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...subject would be discussed with sobriety, and one notes with satisfaction the calmness, restraint and real disposition to thoughtfulness on the part of the contributors. At least one of the war articles--that of Mr. Fisher, on "Our Military Problem"--shows considerable information and sound reasoning. The style is straight-forward and vigorous, and whether the conclusion is right or wrong, the argument is of a kind that deserves a hearing. "The Verge of War," by Mr. Rogers, is in the main a sober account of the necessities of the present situation. It is marred by occasional exaggerations...
...been under the direction of T. J. Camp- bell '12 and R. R. Cowen '16, both of whom were trained by Coach Haughton. Thus the game this afternoon should prove an interesting contest between two teams similarly trained and drilled, both using the same style of football. Hard, straight-forward playing, without the use of trick plays and freak formations is what may be expected...
...trenchant and direct statement, which, after the Progressive manner, does not hesitate to employ picturesque language, nor to state with succinct boldness the grievances and convictions of the new party. It must be conceded that something of the rigour and vitality of the new movement is evident in the straight-forward phrasing and confident assertions of the article. But the "piece de resistance" of the number is a longer and more careful article by Louis D. Kornfield '14 entitled "The Political Triangle." The article is well written, showing careful preparation and a real grasp of the essentials of a peculiarly...
...those who do not feel inclined to give so much time, but who have literary ability and, above all, straight-forward, common-sense ideas, suggestions and encouragements for the various University interests, we devised last year the editorial competition. This spring it will be open to Juniors and Sophomores, each of whom will be called upon for two well-written editorials each week. By the latter test it is our wish to secure for the paper men who can best express in the editorial column the public opinion of the student body as it should be concentrated and expressed...
This year for the first time the Student Council publishes the Register, having purchased the rights for publication last June. It is better that the hand-book should be in charge of a quasi-official body, if only by way of guaranteeing a straight-forward and consistent editorial policy. There are sundry new and useful items in this year's edition, among which I notice especially the geographical list of students. The convenience of this source of information appealed to me at once; for the very first thing to which I happened to turn was the list of students from...