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...Gorgon of Faculty censorship has raised its snaky locks at Ann Arbor: as a result, sixteen members of the Michigan "Sunday Magazine" have resigned. The particulars vary with the point of view. The editors point to a series of faculty interventions which made their positions impossible. A scientific article on gland transference, approved by a professor, roused the final outburst which precipitated their resignations. By the other camp this article is described as intentionally repulsive and disgusting; and the editor of the "Daily", the superior of the "Magazine" is said to have asked the unruly staff of the latter...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BACKSLIDING | 3/10/1923 | See Source »

Perhaps Medusa's Gorgon head...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: TO A HESPERID. | 2/25/1876 | See Source »

...bore the Gorgon's snaky head...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE THREE GRAY SISTERS. | 3/13/1874 | See Source »

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