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Word: presents (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...proud of in the way of recent contributions to such fields as eugenics, modern psychology or physics, and the consciousness that instruction in these subjects must vary in proportion to the quality of the original investigation going on only increases the biot. If opportunities such as the present one have drawbacks, other, more propitious chances must be sought...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE ADVANCEMENT OF LEARNING | 5/1/1929 | See Source »

...resettlement of the Stadium controversy is surrounded with the pointed criticisms of those who would tell the administration, tell the H. A. A., tell anyone in fact, how it should best be done. In general, however, the figures seem to render the present decision unquestionable...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE STADIUM ALSO RISES | 5/1/1929 | See Source »

...subject open to consideration some time during the next ten years, while the need is temporarily met at comparatively low cost. Of the three types of construction that have been debated for several months, the concrete could not be constructed to duplicate the material and appearance of the present horseshoe, nor would it have the potential scrap value of the steel. The salvage of the steel will to some extent compensate for the unsightly appearance that this structure will present for a few years...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE STADIUM ALSO RISES | 5/1/1929 | See Source »

Certainly this decision does not close the issue, as further settlements are undoubtedly to be seen with changing conditions on Soldiers Field; the present move merely leaves the Stadium on a footing sufficient to meet the temporary demands, yet in a position that may facilitate any contemplated changes...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE STADIUM ALSO RISES | 5/1/1929 | See Source »

Such a time is the present moment. Take for example merely two things--Divisional Examinations and the Pops Concerts. Is there any really good reason why these should come at the same time so that the conscientious seeker after a sheepskin will be bound to his books, and only those will be able to luxuriate in an atmosphere of near beer, pretzels and music whose consciences have become muscle-bound from much wrestling or who have taken precautions to provide themselves with umbrellas for protection against the examinatory torrent...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Student Vagabond | 5/1/1929 | See Source »

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