Word: question
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...foolish hazing typical of the younger years of American colleges, has now tackled vigorously the subject of student conference, which has been so successful with us in opening the way for larger and lasting reforms in university government; Yale has now begun open struggle with the so-called "Prayer" question...
Yale will probably put a "veteran" crew upon the water this spring. The result of the race with Harvard will go a great way toward determining the disputed question of the comparative merits of "veteran" and so-called "raw" crews...
...resignation of Dr. Barbour brings before the corporation a question which is of the deepest interest to the students, namely; "How shall the college pulpit be filled?" For several years previous to Dr. Barbour's settlement here as college pastor, a system similar to, but not so complete as that now in vogue at Harvard, was practiced and gave excellent satisfaction. Eminent divines from all over the country frequently addressed the students. and at other times city clergyment, members of the Faculty, and, in several instances, students of the Divinity School occupied the pulpit. Never before in the history...
...Boston Globe published yesterday a half column account of the last Union Debate. The question for debate next time is "Resolved that the system of land taxation advocated by Henry George is consistent with the best policy of the state...
...Latin School building, Warren avenue. The Friday afternoon session will be open at 2 o'clock by a report on "the work of the commission of colleges in New England on admission examinations," presented by Professor William C. Poland of Brown University. Discussion will follow at 3 on the question, "Does the circular recently issued by Harvard University conduce to greater uniformity in requirements for admission to college?" Remarks will be made by President Eliot of Harvard, President Capen of Tufts and others. A business meeting will be held at 9 o'clock Saturday morning, and, at 9.30, the question...