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...college athletics in general, and in our own teams in particular. This thoughtfulness and consideration is more than welcome; and it does not a little to increase the effective desire of winning, and makes a victory all the more valuable. If we were able to bring about a similar loyal spirit, a similar active appreciation of hard work and fair methods, on the part of all our graduates far and near, we should consider that a great deal had been accomplished...
About one year ago it was rumored about college that certain professors in the classical department were considering the giving of another Greek play on a scale similar to, but not so grand as that of, the Oedipus Tyrannus given now nearly eleven years ago. The results of that presentation were in all respects beneficial. A wonderful interest in Greek literature was awakened, and students were enabled to pursue their students with a better conception of the real conditions. It would be most praiseworthy to attempt, at least, the production of another classic play, and if the attempt were successful...
...piece de resistance in the last Advocate is "The Saving of Bridgeman" by Mr. M. O. Wilcox. Its characteristic features are similar to those of most of the stories by the same author. It describes college life and the incident dealt with is treated in the same minute and carefully studied method. As a piece of literary composition, it is creditable; the proportions are well preserved throughout and the descriptive passages contribute satisfactorily to the general effect of the narrative. The subject of the story is not as praiseworthy. It deals with a feature of life here which...
...noticeable that the university intends to "operate a system of preparatory branch schools," This is what most of these highly enlightened universities come down to after trying their theories for a year or two. Johns Hopkins is strongest in its undergraduate department. Others are likely to have a similar experience and fall into much the same ruts as those followed by Harvard and Yale and most of our old universities. In fact there is little in the most advanced of the plans for Chicago University not already foreshadowed at Harvard. It is encouraging to find the best features copied...
...students of the University of Michigan have organized an athletic association similar...