Word: lost
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...have lost a great American citizen. Theodore Roosevelt possessed a spirit unique among men. His spirit is essentially that which imbued Napoleon. He possessed courage which never flinched, an energy that knew no bounds and which in itself inspired all who felt it, and he was a patriot whose loyalty to his land his critics never ventured to assail. His fall sends a shudder through the world. A beacon light has gone out. A towering oak, a landmark age-old has fallen. Yale bows its head in silent tribute to this great American. YALE NEWS...
...manager of the 1920 Freshman team and of the Informals last year; will have charge of the University team this season, and will also conduct the 1922 managerial competition. He spoke of the necessity of getting started right away, in order to make up for the three weeks of lost time. All players were advised to get their skates in condition immediately, and the candidates for the Freshman seven were instructed to take their strength tests at Randolph Gymnasium as soon as possible...
...time for each undergraduate to plan just what he should do to reap the full benefits of his stay at the University. There will be many opportunities for all, in every line of work; and no man should fail to take advantage of them and make up for lost time...
There are a few men who delude them selves in the belief that the years spent in the University will be time lost. The attention of these men is called to the fact that the proportion of non-college, men who really succeed in life is rapidly becoming infinitely small. Inherent ability without scientific training is becoming of less importance each year. The few exceptions to this rule which still exist merely serve to prove that the man without a college training is the real man without a chance. Do not become one of them. Choose the road which leads...
...only is much time being lost regularly on the unnecessarily strict observance of routine, but the officers in some cases regard this as the "open season" for all week-end leaves of absence. Trivial infractions are punished by confinement to barracks and a number of hours of fatigue duty at the week-end. Such a policy plays havoc with the victim's time for study. For, he is not only denied the use of the library, and freedom of action for similar purposes, but brass and window polishing is substituted, per force, for necessary preparation of courses. The result...