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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...which classics should be taught appears somewhat obscure and doubtful. Why may not a student follow more than one point of view in reading an author if that author deserves such a consideration? When a man climbs a mountain, whether he is a botanist, a geologist, or a mere climber, he must have one look at the vegetation, another at the ground, and another at the vistas about him. If he fails to appreciate any of these three realities about him, he may still remain a good geologist, or a good botanist, or a good seer; but he is certainly...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Humanity Heart of Classics. | 3/22/1916 | See Source »

...student at Harvard is likely, from mere familiarity, to forget that he is now enjoying intellectual and moral opportunities for breadth of development which far overshadow any that he will have in the future. The industry, humility, and aspiration which should be his in such surroundings is too often not to be found. The CRIMSON prints the following from a speech by Congressman Clement Brumbaugh '94, delivered recently before the Harvard Club of Washington. Although the style savors of Congressional oratory, there is a sincerity of feeling and truth underlying...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A GRADUATE'S TRIBUTE. | 3/14/1916 | See Source »

...feature is the incorporation of a complete directory of the class giving local and home residences and telephone numbers. This makes the book more than a mere statistical review, giving it a useful permanence. The Blue Book is well supplied with advertising material which should assure its success from a financial as well as an artistic standpoint...

Author: By R. H. S. ., | Title: Praise for Sophomore Blue Book | 3/1/1916 | See Source »

...government of the Regiment marks the establishment of the organization on a firm footing as a recognized University institution. The rules are only those indispensable to the efficiency of a military body, and they will be fully obeyed in both letter and spirit by all who have not a mere dilettante interest in this work. With the prospect excellent that the Legislature will allow the Regiment to use rifles, it seems that students are to have their wish for an opportunity to learn in a live and efficient body the rudiments of military work. It now behooves all the members...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: OFFICIAL SANCTION FOR THE REGIMENT. | 2/12/1916 | See Source »

...Report of especial undergraduate interest is that of the military movement. President Lowell emphasizes again the danger of overestimating the value of winter drills; and he points out their futility unless reinforced by actual tactical training in summer camps. He expresses the fear that the humdrum of mere drilling may disgust men with a work in reality interesting. The organizers of the Regiment have taken the position that, on the contrary, winter drill would increase interest in military matters and the attendance at summer camps. This is the view with which General Wood is supporting the movement for establishing companies...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: PRESIDENT LOWELL'S REPORT. | 1/20/1916 | See Source »

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