Word: rowdyism
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...display of rude conduct at Randall Hall borders almost on rowdyism. Randall Hall is, I think, the only place where Harvard men will at times not be regarded as gentlemen. Why such a state of affairs should exist the writer cannot explain...
...member of the Harvard Dining Association, I feel that the disgraceful outbreak of rowdyism at dinner last night, should not pass unnoticed. Because women visiting the hall are conspicous in their behavior is no reason why we should not be gentlemen. Though rapping on dishes and general uproar while visitors are in the gallery has been, I think unwisely, tolerated in the past, there can be no excuse for the throwing of food and other articles. As for a long time no effort was made to restore order, it is to be presumed that no directors were present; for they...
...they are likely to try to induce the alumni to consent to all future games taking place in New Haven, Cambridge, Princeton, or possibly Springfield. This would involve the erection of large grand stands at these places, but that item is necessary at Springfield now and the element of rowdyism would, the faculty think, then be avoided...
...thing that can mar the pleasantness of the Harvard Night, and that one thing is any demonstration not prompted by quiet gentlemanliness. It must be remembered that the occasion is wholly different from an athletic contest, and that the methods of applause must also be different. Any expressions of rowdyism are not to be feared, but many men do fear that there will be cheering and they dread such an event. On some accounts, it seems natural that we should cheer, but the reasons against it are much stronger. Noise and boisterousness would be altogether out of harmony with...
...sallies undoubtedly seemed funny to the eighty-eight men, but they sounded both flat and low to every one else. Both the members of the Ninety-one nine and all the freshmen who witnessed the game deserve commendation for the gentlemanly forbearance they observed after the example of rowdyism set by the seniors...