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...said King Lion. "As far as we are concerned, the investigation of criticism and grievances shall be entrusted to select creatures, such as are respected and know how to deal with problems...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: KING LION MEETS HIS CRITICS | 6/4/1956 | See Source »

Everyone, for example, must swim 50 yards under 60 seconds. On the basis of his total score, each student is rated on "A", "B", or "C". The "A" may drop physical training, the "B" may select his sport, and the "C" is assigned to some exercise by the Physical Department...

Author: By Cliff F. Thompson, | Title: 'Step Test' Eliminated For Future Freshmen | 5/25/1956 | See Source »

WELL, I went to see my adviser, who helped me select my studies for the yea. That is, he hypnotized me into thinking a lot of things I really don't see why I should know. However, as I don't seem to have what he called a 'startling predilection' for anything (my entrance exams divulged this), and as he is a pleasant young man who invited me to dinner next week, I allowed myself to be influenced...

Author: By John G. Wofford, | Title: Freshman Advising Program May Mean Much -- Or Nothing | 5/23/1956 | See Source »

...their 400 advisees either in their own entry-way or at least in the same building, have a unique chance to develop the informal relationships that neither Martin nor Hanson can easily achieve. The topics that come up in easy dormitory relations--where to buy an overcoat, how to select courses, where to entertain a date, how to solve academic difficulties or how to find a purpose in a college education--can run the gamut, depending entirely on which way the student steers the course. And, as one adviser said, "I've never given any so-called advice during office...

Author: By John G. Wofford, | Title: Freshman Advising Program May Mean Much -- Or Nothing | 5/23/1956 | See Source »

...give them a change from the Union and from studying. "This place is not all so grim and serious," he says. "So many freshmen get worried about losing a scholarship or getting bumped out of this place that you often have to reassure them that they are a highly select group...

Author: By John G. Wofford, | Title: Freshman Advising Program May Mean Much -- Or Nothing | 5/23/1956 | See Source »

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