Word: moral
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...problems. Of these in particular the problem as to the worth of life, and the existence of evil, is taken, not as if it were the only great problem of the group, but because, in the discussions of it, are brought together a number of important considerations of a moral and religious type...
...great truth of the old vision is that the secret of a righteous life is to stand up. We teach our children to stand instead of leaning and lolling about, not only because it looks better to stand unsupported but because the habit carries a moral lesson. The first thing a recruit is taught to do is to stand straigt, no for looks but because the act of so standing conveys the idea of discipline. And for centuries the word in our language which is the typical expression fro absolute honesty has been uprightness...
...college proper of the University begins work again today, feeling, for the most part, that there is no good reason why anything should be done until Monday, and perfectly sure that whatever may be accomplished this morning is not commensurate with two whole days at home. The moral lesson which the faculty has striven to impress upon the undergraduates by this forced early return will, we hope, be duly effective. At any rate, everyone will register this morning, and as the seniors date their cards with the new year, they will feel the full force of the fact that only...
...minds of a large number of people there exists a serious misunderstanding of the attitude of Harvard University toward the moral and religious life of its students. Probably no other one matter prevents so many parents from sending boys to Harvard. Those in the University know that this opinion which has prejudiced many against Harvard is unfounded, and Mr. W. R. Bigelow, of the Law School, has given form to this conviction in a clear, concise and comprehensive article in the December number of, the New England Magazine, as before announced in the CRIMSON. It is a pity that this...
...Albion" "Athletics in Ohio Colleges." by E. W. Forgy, contains the remark t' at "the athletic spirit like the famous 'star of empire' westward takes its way." Most of the colleges of Ohio are co-educational, and nearly all sectarian and religious, while the idea is general that the moral tone of students is injured by athletics. These and many other influences have been exerted against athletics in Ohio, but nevertheless some sports are getting a start there and it is not unreasonable to hope for great progress in the future...