Word: sore
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Another case of illness prevented the 'Varsity crew from rowing on the river Saturday. This time R. H. Stevenson, who has been rowing No. 4, was compelled to lay off on account of an attack of tonsilitis, which it is hoped will not prove severe. The apparent epidemic of sore throats among the different class crews, especially in the junior boat, has seriously interfered with their progress...
...than usual at this time of the year. Although there has been much diptheria throughout this section of the country, no case has yet arisen among the students. In order to reduce the possibilities of the disease obtaining a foot-hold here, arrangements have been made for examining all sore throats that are at all suspicious, at the expense of the University...
...appearance among the student body but the regular time for the latter is approaching. The usual experience is to have from forty to fifty cases of measles from the last of February to to the end of April. The first symptoms are a cold in the head and a sore throat. Students that have these symptoms should be careful, while the nature of their case is uncertain, to keep themselves isolated as much as possible from their friends. Above all, they should be particular about keeping out of card games of all kinds, as playing-cards are the most ready...
...hour, 2 to 3 p.m. has been established for consultation at Claverly 11, and it is desired that all who wish to consult on medical and hygienic matters will take advantage of this time. All reports should be made at the beginning of absences caused by illnesses, for all sore throats and colds are potentially diptheria, measles, scarlet fever, etc., until proved negative and students with these troubles should be very careful to isolate themselves until a diagnosis has been made...
...this system immediately puts a high premium on A's and B's. When a student finds that the change of a single mark would have meant a hundred dollars to him, and when he is in sore straits for the means to his college expenses, there is hardly a limit to the amount of work he feels spurred on to do. If the scholarships never induced men to work themselves beyond reason, well and good. But the fact, patent to every one, is that men do overwork for these scholarships. There is, in our opinion, no small number...