Word: modernism
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...laboratory is a large building, fitted up with all modern appliances. No iron has been used in its construction so as not to interfere with experiments in magnetism. Twenty-four new scolarships have been founded by which the six best men in each class, four from the classical, two from the English department, will receive their tuition free for the following term...
...another column we publish a communication urging the establishment of a chair of journalism at Harvard. Each succeeding year witnesses the enlargement of the curriculum by the new courses in modern languages, science and philosophy, but not a step has yet been made to establish a course whose need is greatly felt. The fear either of the total failure, or but partial success, of a course in journalism is what deters the faculty from taking the initiative, and unfortunately there is no precedent at other colleges by which it is easy to judge the benefit of such a course. Lately...
...Saens, and a Harvest Anthem "Ye Shall Dwell in the Land," by Stanier, the first two pieces for men's voices. Professor Peabody delivered an interesting address based on the figure of a shepherd leading his flocks so often used in the Bible. He applied the simile to our modern life showing the need of an inspiring leader and willing obedient followers...
...which led to victory, the followers of the prophet led the way. At the present time, When cold science and skilful strategy overcome all opposition, the Semites have fallen behind. The splendid charge of Moslem cavalry, and the rock-like firmness of the infantry, have been rendered useless by modern firearms...
...have a suggestion to make to the library authorities. The various American and English magazines and reviews play an important part in the forensic, special report, and debating courses here, especially where the topics chose have reference to modern legislation, political economy, literature, and other questions of the day. The library now takes but one copy of each of these magazines, and allows them to be kept out for one week. It has often happened that students are thus deprived of the use of these magazines for several weeks at a time, and changes in topics have not infrequently been...