Word: freedom
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...occurs. On the contrary a strong reaction sets in from the grinding discipline of twelve years of schooling and one year of military service. This generally comes between leaving school and going to the University. The young fellow is left to his own resources for the first time. The freedom which he enjoys is much greater than that accorded to the students even in our most advanced and liberal colleges in America. The authorities exert absolutely no control over his actions or his studies-chief of all,-there are no parietal regulations. The result can more readily be imagined than...
...lecture was profusely illustrated with models, diagrams, and many beautiful specimens, and was much enjoyed by the audience on account of its freedom from technicalities and clear presentation of the subject...
...year, was unanimously elected after George, '89, had refused the office. Monday night, the senior class elections for class day were held, and, contrary to expectation, passed off without any split in the class. '88 has since its entrance been noted for the harmony in the class and the freedom from cliques, but it was feared that there would be a bitter fight over some of the offices. The best men were elected though in almost every instance, and there was none of that bitter fight which so disgraced...
...comparison with the cause of an honorable course on the athletic field? We believe with Mr. Wendell on this subject as we did on the former, this a reform by the students, the other a recognition by the faculty, that our best interests can be served by granting us freedom in the choice of our competitions. Which will make the first step...
...speak before, and to them exercising of voice is of considerable importance. The Union invites anybody to speak from the floor who wishes, and cannot discriminate, hence it would not be advisable to try to limit the number of speakers. It seems to me the proper remedy is more freedom in debate, not less...