Word: rapidness
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...rapid march of events so characteristic of the American college community it is remarkably easy for the great majority of students to lose track of the larger tendencies of a given period. To determine the proper perspective of concurrent incidents is practically impossible in the turmoil of present affairs. And for this reason the real importance of less evident facts is often unappreciated. Such a situation the CRIMSON believes exists in connection with the administration which has governed the University since the election of President Lowell in 1909. In short, many of us appreciate neither the number nor the importance...
...Bayet, Director of Higher Education of France are both strongly in favor of the scheme as it will surely strengthen the educational ties between the countries. President Lowell also desires the acceptance of the plan as it will materially help Harvard to keep in touch with the rapid intellectual movement which is now going on in France. For these reasons, it seems extremely likely that the arrangements will soon be concluded...
...prominence of tonight's speakers affords a clear indication of the position at present occupied by the Harvard Engineering Department. With growing faculties, more scholarships, and improved facilities, the department should soon rank first in this country. This rapid development adds increased importance to the annual reunions of the Engineering Societies...
...many years election to Phi Beta Kappa was based entirely on marks received in college courses. It was in a way automatic; if a man won high enough marks he was assured of election. But with the rapid growth of the College, and especially with the introduction of the elective system, it became evident that some new method of election must be found. The method that was finally selected has several times been modified, and is now believed to secure the election of the best...
...owing to the different play of the two teams. Yale is much heavier and has been playing a hard body-checking game, but with the exception of Captain Loutrel, it is not as fast as the light Harvard seven. Consequently the Harvard attack depends upon speed and agility and rapid following back. Owing to this last fact the game promises to resolve itself into a fight between the Harvard forwards and the heavy Yale defence...