Word: enthusiastic
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...years, nor through the radical alteration of any of the features of the 'big games,' nor through dumb-bell exercises and calisthenics; the practical method to bring this theory 'general athletics for all, highly specialized athletics for none' is to require physical exercise for Freshmen and to place an enthusiast in charge of the work...
...colleges have done this, both in the East and West. Dr. Sargent has been one of the great pioneers in this great work. If Harvard will institute some courses in physical culture, and some required physical exercise for Freshmen as I have outlined before, under the management of an enthusiast, the problem of intramural athletics will be solved...
...criticism, musical or general, is how to hold the balance true between courage and personal conviction and a broad estimate of different aspects. The unsigned accounts of the individuality and style of Erie Satie, in which we recognize the facile pen of Mr. Damon, certainly proves that the Harvard enthusiast is "right up with the times." The number includes the usual book reviews, Harvard Happenings, and customary items and bon-mots from the world of art and music. A few blemishes in printing mar the general effect but on the whole the continued high standard of the magazine is worthy...
...present have a perfect right to remain seated and to continue eating while the "loyal sons of Harvard" stand. True, courtesy might lead them to rise out of sympathy with the rest, but that cannot be demanded. Certainly any reprisal in the way of bread throwing by the resentful enthusiast on his feet is highly out of place. At least let there be courtesy on our side...
...Harvard Progressive Club has made arrangements to meet Mr. B. H. Anderson, the Pennsylvania Enthusiast, who lost a wager on Col. Roosevelt at the last election, and who must, as a consequence, lead a Democratic Donkey from Portland, Maine to Portland, Oregon, at Harvard Square this noon at 1 o'clock. Mr. Anderson has signified his willingness to relate a few of his many experiences thus far encountered and will air his views of the Progressive party chances in 1916. All members of the University are invited to hear...