Word: opinion
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...such copying to a greater or less degree, and they escape (just as in a noted case of the kind within the last year or two) not only punishment by the authorities, but all censure from friends who would be quick to frown upon cheating in other forms. Public opinion alone can deal with this practice and can reduce it to a very small minimum, just as it has reduced cheating in examinations; to arouse public opinion in regard to the matter, several fundamental conceptions must be impressed on the minds of undergraduates. The first of these is that they...
...little of the spirit that fills the officers and men of the army. Regular soldiers do not hold torchlight processions or make public demonstrations. Above all, do not take part in "rooting" to encourage others to do what you will not do yourself. Do not have so poor an opinion of your fellows as to think they need the stimulus of a cheering crowd to make them do their duty, love their country, or have the courage...
...each country's fear of the other's aggression in case the one abandons means of defense, and this Norman Angell would remedy by international organization. He feels that Hague Conferences are accomplishing much, but that little can be done toward this world standardization until the proper public opinion be shaped...
...favor of those of more general and universal interest. It was felt that the former two types would be of little value to the Union, especially as the first is well provided in the college libraries. It has been the policy of the Committee to consult the opinion of members, so that all suggestions may be given consideration...
...contributions that aim "to educate and mould opinion" form an important part of the number. In Dr. Day's brief summary of the problems of section work he throws out the suggestion that the weaknesses of the present system have been caused by placing too little emphasis on human qualities in the appointment of section men. He further indicates the possibility of improvement in the future by co-operation with the Education Department. Dr. Day's practical experience gives weight to his conclusion that section meetings call for improvement rather than abolition. Mr. Bullard's defence of the athletic coach...