Word: doubting
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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EDITORS DAILY CRIMSON:- It is a pity that in such a course as English 12 the instructor in correcting themes should amuse himself by making the writers the objects of his unkind criticism. He is no doubt innocent of any intended offense, and probably does not realize how unpleasant such unnecessary sarcasm is to the members of the course. Such criticisms not only irritate, but even discourage the men, who are made to feel that their work is considered anything but earnest, painstaking effort. It is an unpleasant surprise after the well-tempered criticisms of English...
...students themselves. It can come from no other source. It may be awakened from contact with the world outside, or from some reading which will result in giving insight; but the solution none the less lies with the students. To make a fool of one's self is, no doubt, a great sin; but that it is the cardinal sin of the calendar is a matter of doubt. Such it is regarded here; and it has become a common saying among those who have never been benefitted by our civilization that "a Harvard man is so afraid of doing something...
There is no doubt that our organization inter nos rests on a social basis. The question that the Advocate raises is whether it would not be better to have our social relations center on athletic distinction rather than on the membership to clubs of greater or less notoriety...
...summum bonum of college life, our teams would be strengthened through the stronger interest taken in them, is perhaps true; that athletics and a delight in athletics tend to elevate morals, and to introduce a fresh and healthy tone in any place where they are much considered, is beyond doubt. It is not equally certain that we can change the present order of things; for, firstly, the worship of athletic idols pertains to colleges, where muscular excellence is worshipped in its incarnation. Secondly, if we are to develop into a full-fledged university the only organization possible must spring from...
Boating is without doubt the college sport in which the liveliest interest by the outside world is taken, while on the other hand college men, especially at Harvard, know but little of the crew which is to represent them on the water, and it is not until within a few weeks, perhaps even a few days, before the race itself that much interest is awakened...