Word: functioning
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...backers of the plan feel that there is a need for some such function as a prom to bring the Sophomores together near the end of the college year. Many of the acquaintances made in the Freshman year are lost due to different rooming arrangements, and a dance, as the logical solution, would do much, they feel, to renew these friendships...
...Inasmuch as the Seniors have their Spread, the Juniors their Prom, and the Freshmen their Jubilee, we, the undersigned, believe that the Sophomores should have a dance, and will try to attend such a function if it takes place...
Similar was the famed function of those ancient Roman slaves assigned to crouch in the chariot of each Conquering Proconsul as he enjoyed his Triumph. "Remember," the slave would whisper, "Remember thou art mortal!" Thus were swelled heads and rash, prideful deeds averted by an art now all but lost...
...each chapter, Professor Graves runs what he calls "topics." These include news items, comments, squabbles, and books recommended for further investigation. Many of the "topics" are taken from TIME and its Letter Page. At one point, Professor Graves says that TIME performs a function of "universal reporter...
...teachers, headmasters, deans) to investigate public utility propaganda in schools. Dr. Edwin Cornelius Broome, superintendent of Philadelphia public schools, was made chairman. Last fortnight, Dr. Broome spoke. Oracular, he seemed to mean more than he said when he said: "It is the unanimous conviction of the committee that the function of the school is to teach children how to think, not what to think. It is not right to indoctrinate the minds of young people with either one side or the other of controversial questions. It is not right to use in the schools material which seeks to advertise...