Word: means
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...strictly the duty of every man in college to be on hand to cheer the men off. In the opinion of the coachers and others who have watched the practice during the past ten days, Harvard has one of the strongest elevens in its history. This does not necessarily mean that victory is certain; it does mean, however, that our chances are good; that our eleven will play as it has never played before. It will either win a glorious victory, or suffer honorable defeat...
...give us a general knowledge of the heavenly bodies, their history, so far as it is known, their relation to each other and their probable future. The Annex already offers a course in Astronomy by Professor Searle, which, being entitled Descriptive Astronomy, undoubtedly approaches nearest to what we mean. But at present we have no means in the college curriculum of obtaining any knowledge of the heavens, of the connection of the stars with ancient mythology or the treatment of the planetary system. We do not advocate a study which shall be technical or scientific or mathematical to an unnecessary...
...forces of labor and capital have been marshalled against each other. Both expect and all are ready for war. Arbitration would only mean patching up a treaty, without destroying the hostility between the two armies. Some more radical remedy then is necessary. The great problem is, what shall this remedy...
...Senior Class meets to-night to elect its class day officers. We do not mean to bring up this year, as is customary, the point that these officers should be men representative of the class as well as fitted for the offices. It is self-evident that, while the officers should be men competent to fill their positions, they should also be men worthy to represent the class and uphold its honors and dignity. But aside from this obvious fact the class will be called upon to consider two questions, the two changes which Ninety-two introduced...
...Rouge et Noir' is a reminiscence of an alleged experience. It is good, the reminiscence, we mean, and there is the atmosphere of Paris about it all. There is not much in the plot, to be sure, but the descriptions make up for that lack...