Word: freedom
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...certainly an impressive one for athletic men. It may seriously be questioned whether the enforcement of the lesson to the extent of keeping the men off the eleven altogether will make it more impressive. Athletic men see plainly that they must do their work to have the same freedom that men have who do keep their standing. They have seen the college supporting the rule of the Faculty which demands this. And in case it is shown that the men are not worthy of being released from probation they will see the college still supporting the rule in the face...
...students, and are given by Harvard instructors; the requirements for the degree-certificate are the same as those for the college degree; and finally, the methods of work and the standards are the same; the elective system is found working there in its purest form, and the same complete freedom which characterizes our own college life is equally characteristic of life at the Annex. In other words the methods which have proved so satisfactory in the education of young men have been tried with equally satisfactory results on young women. There can be no question but that the Annex...
...most important epoch in your lives. The restrictions of school and home life are here cast off and discretion of judgement and self control cultivated. It is the beginning of one's life work. The confidence in the student felt by the University is shown in the freedom given in the choice of studies and in religious matters. This tends to develop self confidence and self control. One of the most important questions which meet the new student is that which pertains to the choice of companions. Select those who give you something, who uplift and strengthen...
Professor J. W. White, chairman of the committee on athletics, gave a detailed account of the facilities for exercise and the advantages arising from it. Professor Lyon spoke of the religious aspect of the college. He showed how with the extension of elective studies came the demand for religious freedom, resulting in the present system of religious instruction. He dwelt on the value and need of the impulse from this source and the success already attained...
...speech in the Senate is dangerous to the existence of that body; Youth's Companion, Feb. 13, 1890. a. Senate intended to be the deliberative branch of the legislature; Youth's Companion, Feb. 13, 1890. b. Senate at present the only legislative body of the Federal government where absolute freedom of speech is enjoyed; Congr...