Word: freshmen
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...good man for the place, allows no shirking, and takes particular pains to aid each man individually. Bob Cooke has not yet put in an appearance, but he is expected during the early part of April, when he will look after both the freshman crew and the 'Varsity. The freshmen hope to come in ahead in the class races, and it is whispered they are by no means despondent of leaving the Harvard freshman crew in the rear, if they succeed in making arrangements for a race with them...
...freshmen and sophomores at the U. of P. had their annual "Bowl Fight" last Wednesday...
There are two events in the history of the first year at Yale which leave very forcible impressions on the minds of the freshmen. These are the 22d of February, when for the first time as Yale men the freshmen are allowed to carry canes; and again in June, when, if their nine defeats Harvard, they are permitted to rest their tender limbs on the time honored and hand-carved rails. Suitable ceremonies have been held in connection with these events. It has been customary for the freshmen to provide themselves with "bangers" and to parade on Washington's birthday...
...reasons for dropping the custom, the most important one being that, as the promenade question is in imminent danger of an adverse decision, any further disturbances would be likely to decide it unfavorably for the two lower classes. In addition the faculty offer a whole holiday if the freshmen will accede to their request. As a general thing the sentiment of the University is against giving up any of the peculiar Yale customs, but in this case the upper-classmen are all in favor of the action of the faculty...
There is something objectionable in the custom when looked at from the seniors' standpoint which doesn't occur to the freshmen, and it is probable that in this instance the pride of the freshmen will be sacrificed to the regards of the majority.- New Haven Union...