Word: slighted
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...association has been able to do little, heretofore, simply from lack of funds. The treasury would be filled to overflowing, did every man pay the slight assessment asked of him, which is cheaper tennis than can be obtained elsewhere...
...Class is privileged beyond any class which has preceded it. For them the scheme of studies for freshman year, hitherto entirely compulsory, has been made mostly optional, the amount only being fixed; and Harvard becomes even nearer than before a real university. The plan which is subject to some slight changes as necessity and experience determine is here described in full...
...second half. The following elective courses are to open to the freshmen. Latin, A, B, C, and D, corresponding to the old prescribed work for first year men. In Greek, five courses, A, B, C, D, and E, likewise made up from the old freshman Greek, with some slight additions. In German, to men who have passed an entrance examination in that subject, the regular courses, 1 and 2, are open. In French, to men similarly placed, French, 1, 2, 8 and 9. The introductory courses, History, 1 and 2, under Prof. Macvane are, also open. In mathematics...
...Harvard, the energy and enterprise of the captain makes up in a great part for their misfortune. Another disadvantage which we labor under is the fact that Harvard begins later than either Princeton of Yale, and on that account loses some valuable practice. However, these disadvantages are but slight when met with a determination to do the best we can, and this determination, we are sure, every candidate for the team will feel. Nothing, however, makes the men play better and with more snap than the presence of a large audience. The college must do its part, as well...
...After a slight delay, caused by rough water on the course, the boats were sent into position. Columbia had won the toss, and had chosen the west side of the course. At the word both crews got away in good form, though Columbia had manifestly the advantage of the start...