Word: life
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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There are many college men who, when it comes their senior year, finding themselves undecided as to what avocation to follow in life, turn their thoughts to journalism. Generally, however, they find some other occupation in which they can get a little better start, leave the field of journalism, and consequently fewer college-bred men are to be found in that profession than in any other. The Unicersity has taken the trouble to write to the editors of several of the leading newspapers, asking them for their opinions as to the chances of success of college graduates. The following reply...
...tested, in those qualities which make the successful newspaper man. An early battle with the world often brings out in a young man that degree of "push," quick judgment and self-reliance which make him more likely to succeed as a reporter than one who has spent all his life in the study of books...
...concerted action has ever been taken by the Alumni of the University. It is of especial credit to the Alumni that the present movement was instituted, not at the instigation or by request of the undergraduates, but among themselves. Coming from a body of men in the prime of life, whose opinions on the subject are unbiased, this request ought to have great weight with the Faculty. It is singular that, after the liberal regime entered upon by the college authorities several years ago, selfgovernment in this branch of athletics should be withheld from the students. The liberal principles...
...Locke and the chapel choir should be acknowledged, because much of the attractiveness of the vesper service has been due to the excellence of the music. We hope that the success of the past two years will insure a continuation of this important feature in the religious life of the University...
...Clark, professor of Biology at Williams, will conduct a scientific expedition to Florida this vacation. A number of the students will accompany him. The objects are to acquire a knowledge of sub-tropical life, animal and vegetable, to make collections of typical forms for laboratory use, and to establish a future base of supplies...