Word: idea
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Story of Delphine" is an interesting Mexican tale. The idea, although not original, is well brought out, and the "picture of that quick Spanish flame" is well drawn...
...disadvantage to have possession of the ball in a scrimmage. To avoid this the scrubs again cudgeled their brains and evolved the trick of kicking the ball sideways instead of straight through. This protracted the scrimmage, but as soon as the centre men became started upon the idea of kicking the ball anywhere rather than through, they all developed too great a knack of getting ahead of the ball or 'off side.' Then two methods of play were started one being for the centre men to run claiming that no sooner was the ball in play than it could...
...been customary in past years to elect one freshman editor before that time, and that custom will be maintained this year. Thus far there has been very little competition for the position and only two or three men have signified their desire to try for it. Probably a false idea of the amount of work required deters many men from trying. The work is not excessive and is amply repaid by the benefit and pleasure derived. The chief requirements for election are the ability to get news and to write intelligible English. All contributions sent in will be considered, even...
...would call the attention of the freshmen to the meeting of candidates for the freshman nine, to be held tomorrow evening. It is extremely important that all who can play ball should be present in order that the captain may get some idea of the material in the class. With the increased facilities for practice, the men will be given an indoor training which should be of the greatest benefit. Let all who have played, or who think they can play, be present tomorrow evening...
...semi-allegory called "Prentiss of Yale" is the most pretentions story that has appeared for some time. The idea is a good one and is well worked out. The best part of the story is the description of the Texan dance which is vividly written, but from the abruptness of the change, has the effect of an interpolation. The story is not completed in this number, however, and the ending may give unity to the whole...