Word: reasons
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...necessary part of the University life. The creation of the office of General Secretary is amply justified by the natural growth in the Association's sphere of work; with such an official to give the greater part of his attention to the affairs of the organization there is every reason to believe that it can extend its influence and actual work considerably next year on the same general lines as laid down in the past...
...without the college. If imagination, they have been legitimately so, as is the sketch "Out of the Night," in the present number. In short, they are of the cheerfulness for which the Advocate now appeals. College life abounds in experiences that can be made much of. There is no reason why these should be looked at gloomily or written of morbidly. If the Advocate will keep to the standard it now sets, it will do much to improve the quality of its branch of college journalism...
...committee of graduates appointed to raise subscriptions for a university club have as yet taken no active steps toward collecting the necessary funds. The reason for their inaction is the financial uncertainty which has existed throughout the country for the past few years. Under such adverse circumstances they feel that it would be worse than useless to begin so important a project, for it is certain that, before the committee can think of building, $200,000 must be guaranteed. An attempt to raise funds at this time could hardly be successful, and the committee therefore feel that it is best...
...both intended to cover ground that is useful as a preparation for the studies of the more advanced courses." From this it would seem that it is the intention of the Department to make these courses more introductory than they have been in the past and for that reason to make it more advantageous to Sophomores and Juniors to take them than to Seniors. Thus far, however, they have always been regarded as valuable courses in themselves, and, as a result, many men have been waiting to take them in their senior year. Whether this new restriction on Seniors...
...response to the request embodied in the communication published today, a blue-book is ready in the CRIMSON office to be signed by all '98 men who wish to count Philosophy 1a or 1b as a full course, or who for any other reason object to the proposed change in the course. If a sufficient number of men sign, their petition will be sent to the Faculty...