Word: factor
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...believe that Phi Beta Kappa is now a more powerful influence than any other to enlist undergraduate interest in scholarship. The fact that the Office grades are not the sole standard of election is perhaps a strong factor in this influence. But we think that it could make itself a still greater power for intellectual achievement if the suggestions made were adopted. It would be indeed a source of regret if the suggestion of a possible improvement should be interpreted as adverse criticism of so valuable an organization...
...beginning of the spring will hinder him in all the meets of that year. Spring work must be devoted to improving a man's physical condition, while the fall and winter work should give him the technical training in his event. Each is a factor in the production of a successful runner, and each should receive the proper attention that it deserves...
...case of many students who are doubtful about joining the Union, the deciding factor is often the probability of excellent speakers. It is very rare that these lecturers can be announced early enough in the year to turn t his factor from a probability into a certainty. It must not be interpreted that there would not be a source of just disappointment if the year passed by with lectures from only those men announced this morning. The strength of the list, however, at this early date leads to the belief that more men of the same calibre will be secured...
...time to instructing the candidates in the fine points of their positions. Special emphasis was laid upon the handling of ground balls. After the fielding practice Coach Sexton spent some time in teaching the fall-away slide. This play requires much practice, but as it is often the deciding factor as to whether a base-runner is out or safe, the instruction is valuable...
...everyone interested in music as a pastime or as an art. The Orchestra offers Freshmen, especially, a splendid opportunity to meet fellows of their own and upper classes; in no University activity are men more drawn together than when rehearsing and playing under the same leader, for the essential factor of orchestral success is the co-operation and harmony of the individual players. Every man in the University who is acquainted or desires to become acquainted with any orchestral instrument will be welcome at the trials this evening or tomorrow. C. S. PARKER...