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...Stefansson has explored at least one-fourth of the million square miles of the hitherto unknown polar regions. He has discovered new islands, one of which is almost as large as Great Britain, corrected the outline of others on the map, established the non-existence of one supposedly-discovered island, and upset all the prevailing ideas of life and vegetation in the far north. His reports have been authenticated by the world's leading scientists, and three National Geographical Societies have awarded him gold medals in recognition of his achievements...
These views are set forth in a recent issue of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin by the Principal of a Secondary School which sends nearly all of its boys to Harvard. As a remedy, this principal proposes reducing the quantity of the college entrance requirements by one-fourth, the quality remaining the same and requiring the successful candidates to show by personal conference that they have made good use of their leisure time...
Today the Loan is two-thirds over and with but a week to go scarcely half of the University total of $90,000 has been collected. Thus far 1920 has given only one-fourth of its quota. The Freshman class, likewise, is lagging for behind, doing no better than the Juniors. The Sophomores, on the other hand, are three days ahead of their schedule, while the Seniors filled their quota two days...
...action of the committee in eliminating all exercises in the Stadium was taken because the change in plans will curtail Class Day expenses at least one-fourth, without seriously interfering with the effectiveness of the day's ceremonies...
Group two, as usual, claims between one-fourth and one-fifth of the class. Physics shows the greatest gain, with ten men from 1919 as against one for 1918. Chemistry leads the group with a total of 78 men, six more than ever before...