Word: grading
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...effect in 1931 the student will not be questioned on the elementary courses History 1, Government 1, and Economics A as has formerly been the case with a general three hour examination in the three subjects. Knowledge of these courses will be accepted on the basis of his passing grade when he took them. By the new plan this general examination will consist of an attempt to correlate the fields for examination purposes...
...present the Latin requirement may be met by a special one-hour written examination, or by passing with a certain grade various courses given in College, and it is expected that these same standards will be applied to Greek...
...angling. This prosperous coal road is a very desirable strategic link between Buffalo and Pittsburgh, the two Great Eastern Gateways. Over it the B. & O. will reach Buffalo, the most important Eastern outlet of the Great Lakes. The road will also be a vital part of the new low-grade freight route between New York and Chicago projected by the B. & O. From the Alleghany Corp. of their allies, the Brothers Van Sweringen, the B. & O. will buy control...
What has the College to offer in the way of geography, that old acquaintance left back in the shades of grade school...
...part of its curriculum is more militaristic than another. Marching is no more martial than a technical knowledge of naval gunnery, and plays at least as important a part in the making of an officer. Furthermore, Naval Science has unfortunately been branded as a snap course, offering an easy grade and, if the undergraduate so desires, a pleasant summer cruise. Compulsory drill every week will have the added advantage of discouraging the student seeking "gentlemen" grades with a minimum expenditure of energy...