Word: excepts
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...some, what seems theoretically to be the most rational method of all has been tried; namely, the method of requiring original investigations or critical and synoptical theses to be presented in certain scientific and liberal studies instead of requiring a set examination. Obviously this plan can hardly be applied except in the higher and more advanced subjects, and even here presents certain difficulties hard to do away with. Yet in a genuine university it should not be impracticable, and its merits are so plain and reasonable as to commend it for trial at least. We sincerely hope that Harvard...
...discountenance anything which approaches rowdyism, I don't assent to the proposition that it is disgraceful to attend the theatre in a body, or indulge in such innocent amusements. It is an old, and I might say time-honored custom. Perhaps no class at present in the college, except '85, has omitted to "disgrace" itself in this way, nor any other class of recent years. Why '85 should attempt a reform in this particular I don't see, unless it is that they may show what dear, gentle, studious, good little boys they are. Even though...
Upon the approach of the examinations, we are all, except "the chosen few," reminded of the unpleasant results of 'deferring' our work. Notwithstanding its many advantages, it must be granted that the lecture system offers a great temptation to men to postpone their work until the few weeks immediately preceding the examination. A good modification of this system is adopted by one of the Greek professors. At suitable intervals, he has reviews at which excellent translations are required of the work of the past few weeks. In this way men are prevented from allowing the work to accummulate until...
...said that Judge Advocate-General Swain declares the proceedings in the case of Cadet Whitaker illegal, because the court-martial was ordered by President Hayes without any request from the department commander. It is contended that the President has no power to convene an army court-martial, except in certain contingencies. The question will probably be referred to the attorney-general...
...Except the doctors, dear...