Word: neglecting
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...primary aim of college life. Athletics are well in their place-are essential, in fact, but just as soon as they begin to absorb the best of our energies, a halt must be called. And this is virtually what has been done. It has been found that some men neglect their college work for their athletis, and the college in defence of its own position, that is, for the best interests of the students has found it necessary to prohibit such men from participating in any athletic contests. In return for this, done for the students alone, the college...
Considering the question in this light he continued, saying that all education must look to soundness of the body primarily. The student cannot neglect his body except at the expense of his mind; hence the necessity of laying down strict rules to keep the body healthy. Correct habits of eating, of sleeping and of cleanliness should be aimed at is an even development physically, not large muscles, but sound respiration, erect and easy carriage, evenly strong limbs, back and arms. Such a symetrical development of the muscular nature gives an even, placid, firm mental temperament. Then, too the vigorous body...
...student who has failed of promotion under the operation of 16 is thereby placed upon probation unless he satisfies the faculty that his failure has not been due to neglect of his work...
...Nations" which, in view of the recent discussion about college discipline is so suggestive, that I venture to call your attention to it. Speaking of the discipline of colleges and universities Smith says: "Its object is, in all cases, to maintain the authority of the master, and, whether he neglects or performs his duty, to oblige the students in all cases to behave to him as if he performed it with the greatest diligence and ability. It seems to presume perfect wisdom and virtue in the one order, and the greatest weakness and folly in the other. Where the masters...
...presence of the executive in congress would lead (a) to extreme party dissensions:- Sunset Cox'speech, thirty-eighth congress, second session, pp. 438 to 444; (b) to undue influence of the cabinet:- Wilson, opp., thirty-eighth congress, second session, pp. 106-108; (c) to the neglect of the business of the departments:- Congressional Record, thirty-eighth congress, second session...