Word: insisting
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Chronicle except perhaps in some matters of local tone not perceptible to an outsider. Still it must not be judged by its first number. It seems to be somewhat less given to flippant frivolity than its rival, but a few ghastly specimens of Western humor, a la Danbury News, insist upon cropping...
Moreover, the challenge sent by you, and accepted by Harvard, stipulated that the time of the race should be "mutually agreed" upon, and neither party had any right to insist upon any particular hour; and in refusing to compromise, Harvard assumed a position which was not in accordance with the agreement. Yours truly...
...that were open. The rest of the audience very properly hissed him. Some men seem to have a mania for closing windows, however disagreeable the close air may be to others. This is done in many of the recitations, and it is to be hoped that the section will insist upon its right to hiss...
...pronouncing Latin employed in the university by both instructors and students. In the case of the latter it is readily explained by the fact that the men come from various preparatory schools; but for instructors the authorities ought to establish a uniform manner of pronouncing the Latin, and insist upon strict conformance thereto. Either of the two methods commonly used among scholars should be decided upon, and this method should be taught to students as far as practicable. Much confusion and annoyance are caused to men taking notes by the use of the different pronunciations; especially is this noticeable...
...what our players must come to if Harvard is to gain the supremacy on the foot ball field next fall. The lacrosse team, the nine, and class crews, give the men ample facilities to improve their condition next spring; and the captain of the foot ball team should insist that each of his men should engage in some one of these sports. By this provision the team will leave college in June in fair condition, and by a little care during the summer months, especially in September, they will return on the first of October ready to begin strict training...