Word: space
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...greatest problems that confronts astronomers at the present time is an accurate knowledge of the distances of stars. From the earliest times, the relative positions of stars or their apparent directions in space have been observed and measured with increasing accuracy. Before anything definite could be learned, however, as to the actual structure of the sidereal universe in which the earth plays its ultra-microscopic part, the actual distance to many of the brighter stars had to be measured. When Copernicus promulgated the heliocentric theory in 1543 through the publication of his epoch-making book. 'De Revolution-ibus Orbium Coelestium...
...those in which they are thrown into very close touch with the real teachers. Speaking in a manner to include the whole Freshman instruction as such, it is not as good as it ought to he. Concrete suggestions on such a large subject, and within such a small space, are not easily made; but there is one point of contact which is not being realized to the full; the proctors. The increasing success of the Senior Advisor system shows the latent possibilities in work of this type; and the proctor's duty should fall along the same lines. Another almost...
...Note, Several other communications have been received, expressing similar opinions, but cannot be printed for lack of space...
...like an opportunity of dispelling what illusions may have arisen in misinformed minds as a result of a news article in Saturday's "Boston American". This article was evidently largely based on remarks made or communications sent in by various Jewish students. I have sufficient proof for refutation, but space demanding brevity, I shall merely enumerate such statements as were untrue...
...change of plan follows a petition signed by a large number of Seniors, asking that the Commencement exercises be held in some larger place than Sanders Theatre. The Stadium was suggested, but this suggestion was regarded as impracticable and Sever Quadrangle was decided on. This quadrangle is the open space in the College Yard between Sever, Robinson, and Emerson Halls. It is there that the alumni exercises are annually held on the afternoon of Commencement...