Word: stepped
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...university like ours, changes and innovations of one kind or another are constantly being demanded. The most pressing need now is some method of lighting the library during the evening. The importance of this step has been shown by the numerous pleas for electric lights in the library in the different college papers. It is seldom that in any question concerning the internal affairs of the college the sentiment of the undergraduates and instructors is unanimous, but the benefits to be derived from lighting the library are so manifest as to make all those who are in the habit...
DEAR SIR: I have come to the conclusion that no sophomore ought ever to be captain of the crew. I therefore send you my resignation. I shall do my best to row on the crew this year, and only take this step because I think that under an older captain we shall have a better chance for that victory we desire so much...
...recent concessions of the Athletic Committee have been such as to justify the confidence of the college in its establishment. The first important move was to allow the nine to employ a professional coach, and following close on its heels the permission to play with professional nines. Each step has been made in accordance with the universal desire of the undergraduates and at the request of the great majority of the alumni. But while the nine has been obtaining concessions which will enable it to stand a much better chance of winning against teams of other colleges, the captain...
...crew. Notwithstanding all the discouraging delays and hindrances to which they have been obliged to submit, the Boat Club has not ceased in its endeavors to place a tank at the disposal of the crew, and they commenced the work of building immediately, when once permission was assured. This step towards improving our conditions will be appreciated, and without doubt the interest taken in rowing will be greater than ever before...
...mistake not, money was subscribed, and we were just on the point of gaining our longed-for lights, when the authorities for some unknown reason gave up the idea and the money was returned. I think I am not wrong in these assertions, This being the case, the only step remaining is to persuade the overseers to give their consent. Now why not use that democratic privilege, petition? Our prayer petitions were gravely considered and they were finally successful. Why then, should we not petition the overseers for lights in the library? I would have a systematic canvas...