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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...give no comprehensive summary such as the articles spoken of furnish; but we present what seem to us a few of the chief points on either side. Those who urge the new plan must assume the burden of proof. They say: first, that the present age of entrance into college is too high; second, that the growth in our standards and efficiency and the contemporary rise of the graduate school have been so great as to make the A. B. degree no longer the limit of general culture; third, that in general the number of college-bred men in America...
...other side, opposed to the change, says: first, that as a matter of fact, Harvard's growth has been far greater in proportion than the country's; second, that if a lower standard and easier requirements are necessary to make more men attend college, why have the colleges who grant degrees easiest flourished least? third, that our country is capable of indefinite development. Why cut down the standard already successfully reached? fourth, that a fourth year is frequently necessary to bring out a man's best work; fifth, that the change would break up the traditions and systems under which...
Such seem to be a few of the chief points on either side. We cannot pretend to decide in the matter, nor can any single man, graduate or undergraduate. The question is far too broad for that. It is of vital interest not alone to Harvard, but to our whole system of education. We have given these few statements simply with the hope of calling more earnest personal attention and study of our undergraduates to a matter which must affect so vitally their college and education in general...
...Yale dormitory, 175 feet long, costing $85,000 will soon be erected on the College Street side of the Yale Campus...
...Weld madehis generous gift. Although, perhaps, he had in mind principally the general educational advantages of athletics, it is certain that his plans if carried out will go far forwards gaining for us immediate success over our opponents. It is our part at present to carry out this practical side of the question; to make use of the manifold advantages of the Weld Boat House; and thus to increase immeasurably our available rowing material, and consequently our chance for victory over Yale...