Word: lightness
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...first editorial gives authenticity to a story which has been circulating since the Mott Haven games, and which shows the captain and president of the Yale Athletic Association in a very unfavorable light. The proposals these "gentlemen" made are rightly condemned as "disgraceful, underhand" and the most "wretched circumstance" in the history of intercollegiate athletics. The other editorials urge more promptness in paying subscriptions, especially to the college papers; and an appeal to the class of '91 to send more contributions to the Advocate and increase their representation on the staff of editors...
...Editorial' emphasizes a growing evil in our system of study. The writer examines thoroughly the conflict in principle between the hour examination and the thesis, and brings forcibly to light the practical abuses of the mixed system. His statement that a thesis will infallibly require "a withdrawal for solid days together from all other work" will be heartily endorsed by all students; and his appeal for a system which shall hamper less the earnes worker, will be heartily seconded...
...around with great freedom Among his hits was a drive out of the ground straight over the bowler's head. Carpenter, who was unfortunately run out, J. P. Lee, and Crowninshield, all played well for their runs. The Athletic Association started their second innings, but the light was very bad, and nothing much was done. This game closes the spring season of the club. The eleven has played altogether, nine matches, winning three, and losing six. The score...
December 2: Colgate at Bright Center. The red light stays on for the Crimson all night. Harvard wins...
...Lawrence Hall, last evening, was addressed by Professor A. B. Hart. Professor Hart gave a very practical talk on the twelfth chapter of Romans. He said that this chapter was an epitome of practical advice. It is of peculiar value to us because of the light it throws on our duties as members of society. In this epistle to the Romans, St. Paul struck at the idea that men who wished themselves up to the worship of God must separate themselves from contact with men. We have adopted the Pauline idea: the theory of the church is coming more...