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...additions suggested would not be bad in themselves. A building connecting the two halves of Winthrop House could have an excellent influence on House unity, while an extra wing would bring Leverett, presently the smallest House, nearer the size of the others. But no matter how much success addition-building might have in certain Houses, it is not the sort of program the administration can extend throughout the House system. While they might expand Winthrop and Leverett, and possibly even Adams--were Claverly added to it--nevertheless, Eliot, Lowell, Dunster, and Kirkland could never be enlarged. Postponing construction of additional...
...Houses can never really fulfill the ideals of Presidents Lowell and Pusey as intellectual communities until they are nearer their intended size. Only an increased number of houses, not petty patchwork on the present system, can reduce congestion. When they meet next week, the Masters should decide to recommend construction of a new house as soon as funds can be raised...
...what can I do for a fine Democratic young man?" said the nearer...
...stadium today, Columbia will be meeting a team much nearer its own strength. It is a talented squad. It has a coach who has not lost to the Crimson in six years and does not wish to lose on his Silver Anniversary at Columbia...
Even this expense, officials believe, is too great for a "glorified study hall," especially since the House libraries are so little used. But as exams draw nearer and nearer, seats in House libraries grow fewer and fewer, and, in addition, many students seem to prefer the cool, quiet comfort of Lamont. Library officials have stated that "we would rather have a first-class library with limited hours than a second-class library with longer hours." Their concern is thus evident, as it was when they showed their willingness to cooperate with students in such past matters as Friday checkout times...