Word: spirit
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...many strange names presented to us at one time. For most of us it is comparatively easy to remember strange faces, but few of us can associate with those strange faces the proper names. With this distressing fact removed our success in coping with the perplexing problem of "college spirit" would be greatly augmented...
Professor Lefranc traced the growth of the Renaissance revival of paganism, as opposed to the Christianity of the Middle Ages. The works of D'Urfee, de Scudery, Descartes and others who preceded Moliere are thoroughly pagan in spirit. The great bishop Fenelon wrote from a point of view almost diametrically opposed to that of the mediaeval ascetic Christianity...
...appeal is sounded--a very earnest and vigorous appeal: "If Harvard undergraduates will show that they want a new gymnasium, and are willing to help provide one, the graduates will to the larger rest....Let us drive the key-bolt home while it is sparkling fire!" This is the spirit of the appeal and it is addressed primarily to the undergraduate body. Will it meet with a response? Will it accomplish its purpose...
...recurs to the proposal of the Illustrated editor, as outlined in the March number, that Harvard establish a daily newspaper in Boston and conduct it as a school of journalism. Three writers, including Hammond Lament, editor of "The Nation," discuss this rather daring proposal in an intelligent and friendly spirit...
President Taft spoke last. His speech was devoted entirely to a eulogy of President Eliot, the ideals of education and the fostering of the university spirit for which he has stood. He designated him "the head of the educational movement of the last 40 years." He caused an outburst of applause by professing his complete endorsement of ex-Secretary Root's tribute, adding "and especially do I share every word Senator Root has said concerning what may happen to Dr. Eliot in the future." President Taft then commented upon President Eliot's character and ability to administer, and the high...