Word: lacking
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...past it has been the fashion to blame immature youth for its lack of appreciation, and very few educators, at least, have had the courage to see the shortcomings of their own system. But in fact the fundamental reason for undergraduate apathy to studies is that the general community is not convinced that men of high scholastic ranking are the best men. Colleges have turned out graduates with diplomas based on standards of pure scholastic learning, with no help in a wise choice of a career and no opportunity to get in touch with men who could advise wisely...
...fuel and food may not be cut off, but at the same time do nothing to relieve the conditions against which they are striking. In effect, they demand that the workers and their children continue to be underfed and ill-housed, in order that their own babies may not lack milk for a single...
...backfield presents a difficult problem. At quarterback McGlone should have the call over Splading, Moseley, and Akers, as he did this year, and Hamlen. Freshman Quarterback, can scarcely be considered seriously on re-count of his lack of experience. Coburn's place as number one back may go to Howe, who played there regularly this year until his injury. Coady, a powerful defensive player and a good punter, may get the place, or he may be converted into a lineman, where he formerly played. Cheek is comparatively sure of a place as number two back unless he is shifted...
...example, the type so dear to the hearts of amateurs--and train its actors and executive staff to a superlative degree along that single line, it has wisely chosen another course; preferring rather to take the risk of new ventures than fall into an artistic rut. And the possible lack of technical polish is balanced by the variety of its activity...
...unquestioning conformity of the young American, are induced by a set of most abnormal conditions, and must therefor partake somewhat of abnormality themselves. Realizing that conditions in Europe are far from healthy, Dr. Gray assumed the existance of a similar situation in America, and, naturally enough, deplores the lack of revolt against it on the part of college students. He forgets that, taken all in all, the average American is well satisfied with his condition, that America has few problems compared with those of Europe, and that the absence of a radical party is only one more indication of general...