Word: higher
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...following candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Arts, having attained a grade of A or B in at least nine courses, or their equivalent; and having attained also a grade of C or higher in as many courses as they are required to pursue for admission, without deficiency, to the senior class, are provisionally entitled to degree with distinction and to Commencement Parts...
...This higher view of religion, that one should push on, past the mere signs, to the power which lies behind them, is too often forgotten. Much as men will labor for mental civilization, they wish to gain easily, at a single step, a perfect faith and thorough understanding of the truth. They forget that no valuable result can be won without a struggle, and become discouraged at the very first difficulty...
...life of the city. While the social side will not be neglected, and, as opportunity may occur, visiting professionals will be invited to meet members, the purpose of the club is primarily serious. It is intended that its influence shall be felt and respected, thus gradually tending toward a higher standard of excellence for our local stage...
...material. It was the most ambitious venture the organization has undertaken, and that it was successful redounds greatly to its credit. Such operas as "Martha" and "The Bohemian Girl" had been presented and had scored successes, but the management was not content to stop there, but dared venture higher, feeling confident they had artists who would do them credit, and they did not reckon without their host. It was easy to see that everybody was most anxious as to the verdict, but early in the evening their minds were set at rest by the enthusiasm with which the audience received...
Life is not a gift, for a gift is something which we can either accept or reject as we please. We must accept life because it is imposed upon us by a will higher than our own. We should thank God, not for life, but for its chances...