Word: freedom
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...present elective system avoids this snag. A man is forced to take cultural courses, but he may choose their precise nature. An elevation of standards and the elimination of snaps,--not less freedom,--are desirable...
Some years ago, the University pledged itself to a policy of absolute freedom in religious opinion, and thus incidentally provided itself with a future athletic rival. The well known institution at New Haven owes its origin to certain dissatisfied divines, following a dispute in which Harvard officially decided in favor of religious freedom. From this policy there have been no departures...
...undertaking which has been formulated to give the class and club crews an ending worthy of their work this year. A number of outside races are also scheduled and will provide an interesting variety. The races will be held in rapid succession, and will thus assure a freedom from the usual tedious waiting...
...Wisdom of compulsory chapel is debatable. To require that every undergraduate be present at the morning services in Appleton Chapel would be directly contrary to all the principles of freedom and self-responsibility commonly associated with the name of the University; but liberal as that policy is, an arrangement would be desirable whereby more members of the University could be induced to attend...
...question the very nature of which is one of long run influences and delicate adjustments, the effect of any single change is doubtless very difficult to estimate. But the plan of allowing Juniors and Seniors more freedom is at least worth serious trial...