Word: probationers
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Some time ago the Princetonian had occasion to comment on the existing system of probation in force in the University. Since that time we have been even more strongly impressed with the absurdity and childishness of this attempt to punish a man for failure to satisfy the University requirements. The...
If it is considered impossible to take such a progressive step at present, at least the University authorities ought to be willing to put Princeton men on an equal footing with Yale and Harvard undergraduates. At these institutions, probation is inflicted on a man with the understanding that if by...
If probation is intended as punishment, pure and simple, then let us admit that Princeton has not progressed beyond the high school stage and that its authorities still feel required to deal with the undergraduates as one disciplines a recalcitrant school boy. If probation is intended as a warning, as...
The abolition of probation is certain to come as Princeton becomes more of a University and less of a school. But until that time some step must be taken to remove this ridiculous handicap which we have imposed on Princeton men and Princeton activities. The Daily Princetonian.
Another unsolved mystery has been added to Harvard's list. Strange disappearances, unaccountable deaths, Phi Betes on probation--all of these have been a part of Harvard's varied history. Another chapter was added last night, another unanswered question asked.