Word: seem
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...preventing war. Other people argue that the way to prevent war is to arm. This, too, is fallacious, for each nation tries to be the best prepared until at length this competition of armament becomes intolerable and war inevitably follows. The great underlying principle involved, which so many people seem to overlook, is that whatever policy a nation pursues, it has no power to control...
...Freshman crews have been well organized, and all ten reported. They rowed on the machines in relays of three and were under the supervision of Coach Haines and A. Beane '11. The lower crews were somewhat changed, but the first two remained the same and seem to be getting well under way. There are, of course, the difficulties of accustoming the Freshmen to new methods and of changing and correcting their faults, but even in the few days that there has been spring practice, much improvement can be seen. Getting out on the water will make a vast difference with...
...especially important that Harvard should be the first North American university to enter the new field. For, though it may seem peculiar, Harvard is practically unknown in South America, outside of the highest educational circles. As a rule, people of high standing in general public affairs either do not know of the University's existence, or else have vague ideas concerning it. To them, education in the United States connotes Columbia, Yale, and Pennsylvania; for in past years the lecturers which these universities have sent to South America--at very indefinite intervals, to be sure--have given the well-informed...
...diners in Memorial Hall, whom 70 professional waiters cared for at the beginning of this year, when about 1,000 men were being served. Over 100 men are registered at the Students' Employment Office as desiring this work, and a large force of extra help, which it would seem best to keep on call, could be easily recruited from men who would eagerly accept such employment if opportunity offered...
From an analysis of available candidates for the University tennis team next spring, it would seem that an exceptionally successful season can be safely forecasted. All of the seven men who took part in the decisive victory over Yale last spring are again available. In addition to these men, there is some good material from the Sophomore class...