Word: pointedly
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Hack is not in sympathy with the present education system. "Education has during the last century become more and more a drill to produce power; but we must make of it a path to freedom and self-control." "The weak point is that we have relied upon instruction to produce educated men." Particularly are American universities and lower schools scored. Mr. Hack has not been yellow in giving his opinions. In spite of his severe charges, however, he is hopeful. "Freedom and self-control must be won by each man for himself;. . . . . hereafter the chief emphasis will be placed upon...
...probable that Bigelow will start the game at right centre, with Bacon at left wing, but in case of the former's inability to play, Coach Gross will probably move Bacon to Bigelow's position and play Van Ingen at left wing. Point is the only other position which may necessitate an eleventh-hour change, but it is probable that Sessions will be in the lineup at the start of the game with the entrance of E. Stillman and King into the contest a possibility...
...reverses along the Tagliamento resulted in much pessimism in regard to Italy's fighting powers. French and English aid had to be rushed to the assistance of their faltering allies. Whether or not this has been the driving force in the recent captures makes little difference. The important point is that the Austrian Army is being repulsed on that front where it seemed to have secured the ascendency. The struggle for the Plave region far more than strikes in Berlin is cause for optimism...
...useless to deny. It is hoped that those in control will be broad-mined enough to realize the mistake before spring and that we shall again have a baseball nine, a track team and a crew representing the University and taking part in outside contests under the West Point system...
...their views on the matter? Athletics of the stamp advocated by Secretaries Daniels and Baker and by the Intercollegiate Athletic Association do not call for a return to the glamor and expense of the old regime. Briefly they advocate a system somewhat similar to that in use at West Point, minimized running expenses, little practice and a team that represents the institution and which plays numerous outside games with teams. --Yale News