Word: standing
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...usual, both sides are at fault. The graduates of other colleges who are present have a perfect right to remain seated and to continue eating while the "loyal sons of Harvard" stand. True, courtesy might lead them to rise out of sympathy with the rest, but that cannot be demanded. Certainly any reprisal in the way of bread throwing by the resentful enthusiast on his feet is highly out of place. At least let there be courtesy on our side...
...stand face to face...
...Freshman Dormitories have been coming in of late for their full share of criticism. They are termed reactionary; Mr. Mackie in the Bulletin fears they are undemocratic; and, dearest of all objections, they are looked upon as the tombstones of Harvard individualism. But criticism or no criticism, the dormitories stand by the river in extremely solid and tangible form, and are to be occupied next fall. Their possibilities for good or evil have been pretty thoroughly thrashed out, so that we understand the pros and cons and have formed our opinions. We can argue and argue on them without affecting...
...February the nineteenth, there will be a 1916 class entertainment in the Union in the form of an amateur night. The plan will be similar to the performance given last year. Particular significance will be attached to this show, because those who exhibit histrionic or other entertaining ability will stand a good chance of making the cast of the class musical show which is to be given after the dinner on the evening of March twenty-fifth. As usual, there will be three prizes, and everyone is urged to take part. Those intending to participate should see K. Bromley...
...cards were not confined to "yes" and "no" and some interesting arguments may be quoted as throwing light upon a custom the defense of which nearly all declare is not to be based on "traditional" grounds. One professor thinks horsing out of accord with Princeton democracy: "Every man should stand in Princeton for what he is, unaffected by the question whether he has been here a year or a week." Another says...