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...more than one such course at one time? It seems to us eminently proper that he should be allowed to do this. In our opinion an earnest man could carry two of these special courses, and do in each more than sufficient work to justify his being allowed to enter them. The actual amount of work done would, we think, be five or six times greater in amount, and infinitely better in quality, than that done in a course in which he was only half interested. For he would be following out what he desired, - he would be bringing...
Then again, many talk of the influence of Harvard College, as being so different from those of any large gathering of young men. Some parents regard the very name of Harvard as possessing some magical power which will allow one under its influence to enter some charmed circle, as it were, where all is lovely and everything is in his power. Others think our college is the very hot-bed of extravagance and ruinous habits, and that it is impossible for anyone now-a days to pass four years within its classic walls without being misguided...
Secondly. I go to the gymnasium, I own a locker which is right by the door by which men enter the dressing rooms. Every time a man goes out or comes in, (and they average two a minute,) that wretched door fans a great cold drought of air down my spine and gets my teeth chattering as if I had the ague. Could not the authorities hang a thick curtain over the end of the little passage-way in front of the door so as to break this draught? It might impede hasty ingress and exit, but it would...
...officers of the Lampoon will enter upon their duties after the completion of the present volume...
...generally thought that, when a man is old enough to enter Harvard College, he is old enough to endure a recital that would be out of place in a Grammar school, and not be shocked; but the writer of this communication seems to have been offended at what is unavoidable and absolutely essential to education, and would permit his personal prejudice to stand in the way of what seems a just and impartial plan of instruction...