Word: generally
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...radical changes in the college curriculum, but it was not until recently that the details of these changes became public. Hereafter instead of three terms there will be two, with mid-year and final examinations. Another new feature will be the granting of special honors in addition to the general honor now given in the leading general department. The changes are known to meet the approval not only of the Faculty and Trustees, but also of ex-President McCosh. They are as follows...
...ranking system will be the same in freshman and sophomore years, but in the last two years the groups will be four instead of six. Exclusions of electives are to be made on two principles: First, to leave open as far as possible electives of general character and those common to juniors and seniors; second, to make mutually exclusive the more specialized electives and those clearly incongruous. General honors will be granted for general excellence substantially as at present. Special honors will be awarded only to students whose average is above mediocrity. In freshman year the candidate must take four...
...visit England, is received with much favor among New England players. The young Philadelphian has made himself a great favorite. during his career at Harvard, and he is, in the opinion of many, the very best batter in New England. His style of batting is superior to the general run, his defense being perfect, and his hitting and placing all that the most exacting critic could wish...
...seeing their nine play a fine game individually and collectively. Brokaw's throwing to bases was very good, while the outfielders were sure catchers. Ames was down on the score card to pitch, but Young, the freshman pitcher took his place. He gave seven bases on balls, but his general work was very good. He kept his head well, allowing Harvard to bunch her hits only in the first inning. He made several wild pitches however, which let in runs. Princeton did not have very much difficulty in hitting Hawley after the fourth inning. Henshaw supported him well except...
...proposed to hold monthly meetings, after college has opened next autumn, each of which will be addressed by some influential and well known Democratic speaker. The club will also take an active democratic interest in general politics. It is desited that everyone interested in the subject should join the club, which may be done by applying to any of the present members. The officers are, Caurey '90 president, Leutz '91, secretary, and Berry, '92, treasurer...