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There is one point, however, with regard to the form in which the Harvard student's interest manifests itself which deserves adverse criticism. While instruction is offered in any quantity desired, the money which is necessary to apply that instruction most effectively, is not forthcoming. This does not mean that individual subscriptions, even in considerable quantities, are wanting, but that a large majority of the students display an unfortunate indifference to, or ignorance of, the financial needs of the Union. The Union can not hope to receive enough from its insignificant tuition fees to cover even current expenses; at present...
...strongly insisted on. The rules of football can not be held to blame for the abuses which are the chief cause of outcry against the game today, and the final remedy for these abuses is accordingly not to be sought in any amendment of the rules. This does not mean that no such amendment should be attempted: far from it. Much may unquestionably be done by a strict enforcement of more severe rules, to prevent the recurrence of the most objectionable features of ungentlemanly football. The fear of penalties will prevent overt acts; it will not affect in the least...
...convenience to the Post Office alone, he would doubtless have asked in vain; but it is not unnatural to expect that the students will pay more heed to a request which is evidently made in their own interests. An error or omission in an address is likely to mean a delay of some ten hours in the delivery of a letter...
...this University." So too do the students; perhaps not all of them at present, but certainly a good majority. Yet we believe the students will not as a rule approve of the punishment which is provided, namely, separation from the University. The disgrace which accompanies such treatment may mean the wrecking of a man's life. And considering the number of fellows who have committed this really dishonorable act who are not at heart truly dishonorable, we think the Administrative Board has assumed a pretty heavy responsibility...
There are fifteen candidates for the ninety - six crew against forty at this time last year. If numbers mean anything the class is taking just three - eights the interest in boating it did a year ago. Not a very promising outlook...