Word: matter
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...complaint which we occasionally hear about the uselessness of bothering about it, which then results in selecting a lot of heterogeneous work, clearly arises from idleness and a lack of recognition of the responsibility which rests on a man's shoulders in this matter. This feeling, fortunately, obtains in a very meagre proportion of the students and is sure to be condemned by all the rest...
...take notice of those courses which are handed in after tomorrow. Pamphlets relating to the various courses may also be had at the office. The freshmen should take especial pains to select their courses, for the inconvenience which is brought upon the instructors by thoughtlessness, is no little matter...
...Some one must take the inititative in the matter. In my opinion, the proper way would be to organize a committee composed of graduates, and representing the different colleges which might desire to enter the race, to send an invitation to the English university crews...
...time. We hesitate, therefore, to enter once more upon the subject, The summary measures taken last year to punish the hiding of books seemed at that time to meet the exigencies of the case, but further repressive measures of some kind will be necessary if any liberty in this matter is to be given the students. The particular case referred to by our correspondent does not stand alone, by any means, but the owling away of books is done continually and without the least thought of others except as prowlers who would do the same if they were but given...
...That some efficient means should be employed for the prevention of such performances in the future, no one can sincerely doubt; yet how can the desired end be accomplished. The athletic committee is probably the proper executive for these duties. We therefore would appeal to it to take the matter in hand either by administrative measures or by calling a mass meeting which shall decide once more upon the much morted yard committee question...