Word: favors
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Another argument advanced against the raise is that Harvard must be in a position to compete against the large and growing state universities. Yet this is really a strong argument in favor of the raise. The only grounds on which the University can hold its own against these institutions is in the quality of instruction. Against their low prices and state support, the University must oppose at least an equally good equipment and a more capable faculty. To bring this about, a raise in the tuition fee seems the only solution...
...first game with the Crescent Athletic Club of Brooklyn, the skill and experience of the older men was more than a match for the better condition of the University players, although Harvard clearly outplayed its opponents in the second half. The score ended 4 to 2 in favor of the Crescents...
...Freshman class at its smoker last night voted 226 in favor of having beer at its class functions to 181 against, a majority of 45 in favor of the motion...
This article, by a Harvard graduate, urges with vehemence the founding of a state university. His main argument, and indeed the argument of those who favor such a step is that Harvard and the various other colleges in the state are inadequate in their treatment of the educational problem...
...able defense of an attractive sport by an enthusiastic sportsman. His firm belief in future days of intercollegiate canoe races may be a trifle optimistic; possibly quite impractical, but it is meritorious. The University offers many sports to those who wish to benefit by them, but the tendency in favor of major athletics or none is still altogether too strong among us. Exercise and recreation for the great majority who are not trained athletes should be our greatest endeavor, and everything which tends in this direction should be encouraged...