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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...free from all political influences which stand in the way of advancement in many institutions, and the evils which President Eliot set forth so well in his argument against a National University; we are not governed by a close Corporation which may be tainted with the bigotry of the past ages. All this is very pleasing; but, before we become too boastful, let us remember that it is only ten years that we have enjoyed this system, and that before that time the College was as much under political control as it well could be. Then the Governor...
SEMIANNUALS, with all their accompanying trials, have been a subject of such general and vital interest to the undergraduate mind during the past three weeks, that the question, Are they an unmixed good? may not be out of place...
...appear graceful, causing a smile of pity on the faces of the ladies." Conscious curves would cause a smile of incredulity on even Mr. Tyndall's face, but wonders never cease at Cornell. The favorite dance seemed to be the "dignified lancier," and it was only at half past three that "the most enthusiastic dancers agreed that the Navy Ball of '77 was over." We thank the Era for giving us an insight into another Cornell mystery...
...wise enough to suggest a complete remedy, but of one thing I am convinced; more time ought to be given to review in class. Here the instructor might pass rapidly over the past work, emphasizing the salient points only, and bringing into clear relief those facts and principles necessary to an intelligent understanding of the subject. Without such guidance the student may wander fruitlessly among the treasures of Rome, not knowing that he stands before the masterpieces of Michael Angelo and Raphael...
...crew's regular practice has been much less interrupted by the examinations than seemed probable. The average pull for the past fortnight has been about 650 strokes, and the average run about one mile and a half. About thirteen candidates have been daily present. Smith, '79, has returned to college, and immediately commenced work...