Word: stillness
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...come. They may go "over" as privates, they may be given commissions very soon, but whatever happens to them they are objects of envy to those of us who are doomed to wait until we too become of age. They are departing on the "Great Adventure"; we are still training for that opportunity...
Less than a month remains before May twenty-ninth, the day for which the jubilee is set, and still the Freshman class is showing a woful lack of interest in the preparation for this event. The main purpose, of the jubilee is to weld the class together, to inculcate a class spirit and friendly dormitory rivalry by the inter-mural singing. To make this part of the affair a success faithful practice for the next month is essential. The time to prepare is shorter than usual this year, and to make up for this an increased enthusiasm and willingness...
...answer the call. Those who are animated by the spirit and enthusiasm of youth and yet who have come to a mature decision, believe that the exceptional cases to those who must remain are becoming more and more numerous. The man who has passed his Junior year and still finds himself under age may well consider his obligation...
Another chance to join the June under age camps has been offered to undergraduates. According to a letter from the Adjutant General's office published in another column, the War Department will still receive applications for these camps. The Military Office should not fail to verify this news immediately and enroll any additional men who may want to go. There is already a long list of "alternates" filed at Headquarters, and many who did not enroll before April 28 may now find it possible to join. Whatever may have been the reasons for their holding back last week, no difficulties...
...there. The competitive spirit, however, has changed. The two universities competed Saturday in what seemed a pure love for sport. There was none or the glamor of a great intercollegiate contest on Soldiers Field or Lake Carnegie. Our thoughts seem to have turned to more serious matters, but still we applaud such success as our teams have met and the spirit in which they played...