Word: pickings
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...such a task one world expect a hand-picked body of experienced instructors, but as far as any competent system of selection is concerned, the names of the Adviser might just as well be pulled out of a hat. The man chosen as a Vice-Presidential candidate in a smoke-filled hotel bedroom has more qualifications for his office than these men. Only one example out of many is the student who, having decided to concentrate in English, went for advice to his Adviser, an amiable young Frenchman with the best if intentions. But as for advising him in English...
From the Medical School has come word of the latest contribution of science to the art of good living. Oxygen is threatening the traditional supremacy of alcohol as general "pick-me-up." Drawn into the lungs in quick, deep breaths, it is said to produce effects quite similar to those of alcohol. Those who champion the superiority of alcohol point to the awesome "hang-overs" which they allege result from oxygen "jags." Others, however, deny this allegation and recommend oxygen in preference to the best Scotch...
...first event of the evening, a dash, Green will go out in an attempt to pick off third spot. He will be opposed by Burlingame of Yale, Linders of Cornell, and Donovan of Dartmouth, all of whom may beat him to the worsted and all of whom he may beat if the gods of chance favor...
Later on in the evening comes the sky-scraping pole vault wherein Dubiel should pick off five points and may clear the 14-foot mark...
Voting will be held on Friday in the Union among the six winners in the primary, to pick the three top men, the high man becoming President, the second Vice-President, the third Secretary-Treasurer. Results will be announced on Saturday morning...