Word: old
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...making this new step, the University is carrying further its task of preparing men for the world. Hitherto, it has merely provided opportunities for physical as well as mental training, and left to the student the choice of taking them or leaving them; and some few champions of the old order decry this latest move, saying that upon the individual and not upon the College falls the stigma of an illdeveloped body. They insist that Harvard should not become a "Glorified boarding school," but should encourage individuality and discourage the "type" by allowing its students a free rein...
...team. Even in 1916, when Mr. Haughton had little personal connection, the method of coaching was still given his name. But now everything is new. A different organization must be established. That means that every undergraduate must more than over do his share to help the team along. The old Harvard spirit, largely forgotten during the war years, must once again be seen around Soldiers Field. We are told the material is excellent, that the coaches are the best to be had. These two parts of the Harvard football machinery will do their job well. The other portion, the great...
...rejuvenated Yard are coming many old faces and almost as many new ones. Timid Freshmen may be seen standing on the corner, with a fond mother by their side, staring blankly at a map of Cambridge and its surroundings, in vain attempt to orient themselves with Boylston Laboratory and the cleverly hidden Bursar's Office. Second-hand furniture stores are crowded with eager students purchasing desks and desk chairs, book shelves, and other conveniences for study, which alas, will only too soon be abandoned in favor of arm chairs and te Orpheum. Trucks and vans, in endless line, are rolling...
...about fifty candidates, which includes practically two full teams of veterans. The work so far has been elementary, with punters and drop-kickers receiving especial attention. Two practice sessions are being held each day. A close contest is taking place for quarterback between Murphy, Coulter, Shupert, and Samson, all old players. Coulter held the position on the 1917 team, Samson on the S. A. T. C. team last year, while Murphy was captain of the 1916 second team...
Next Monday is the last day for payment of the first instalment of the tuition fee, $50. Students entitled to the old rates of tuition will pay the Infirmary fee with the January term bill. The office of the Bursar will be open from 9 A.M. until 1 P.M. today, but will remain open until 6 P.M. Monday...