Word: opinion
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...have influenced the expression. The kindly feeling which has long existed between the various college papers, cannot easily be destroyed by criticisms of such a nature, but more pleasant relations will result in the future if a more generous spirit is shown. It is true that differences of opinion must always exist as to the relative merits of our different papers, but if we are called upon to express those opinions, let us remember that the manner of our expression will often betray the spirit in which we write as clearly as any words...
...essays, reviews, etc., a man draws his own conclusions from given data. Of course it is useful to us to form judgments, but our judgments are of small value to the public, - of less value than the simple facts upon which they are equally able to pass criticism. The opinions set forth in a review may be most sincere, yet if the writer has poor knowledge of his subject, a sincere opinion is of slight worth. But second-hand views are still more worthless. You bolt an idea whole; and without assimilating it, try to make believe that...
...cannot speak too warmly of the earnest, manly, and studious spirit which has pervaded in the University in recent years. I believe that the professors in the literary department are agreed in the opinion that the introduction of the elective system into the last two or two and a half years of the collegiate courses has contributed much to this result. There has been in years past much undiscriminating criticism by some ultra-conservative college officers in the East of any attempt at modifying the iron-clad curriculum. But it is noteworthy that the very colleges which have been...
...entitled "Education, New and Old." It opens with a conservative's doubt of what is novel. Credit is given to Prof. Palmer for the fair statement of his views. The writer also accords with the ethical spirit of the article of his opponent. The first difference of opinion is seen in the motives cited by the different writers, for the higher tone present among Harvard students, as claimed by Prof. Palmer. Prof. Ladd finds this same spirit of the gentleman at Yale, and asserts that it is general in all of our colleges, that it cannot be attributed...
...especial attention, rowing and foot-ball. In regard to what action the faculty will take about a paid coach for our crews there is much speculation. But it is generally believed that the faculty will not retreat from its position taken last year. There is, however, almost a universal opinion that permission to play foot-ball with our rival colleges will be granted. The students earnestly desire this, and the faculty can hardly refuse us this boon, now that so many of the objectionable features of the game have been removed. It will probably be several weeks before the decision...