Word: subfreshmen
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...effect of the exodus from Cambridge, which is now occurring, is the mingling of undergraduates with subfreshmen as prospective students in their home towns. The undergraduates can, of course be of great service to these men as well as to the University. By informing himself about Freshman courses, and especially about the new dormitory system, he can enable himself to give valuable information to many men who will be interested. The publication office has plenty of literature of interest to prospective students and is always glad to give it to men who may put it in the hands of such...
...with upper class men in drawing. This year the same grievance exists in an aggravated form. Out of one hundred and forty one rooms, fifty nine, or almost one-half are assigned to '93 men. Some of the best rooms in Hastings and in the yard are drawn by subfreshmen. On the other hand there are many men who have tried for three or four years and have not succeeded in getting into the yard. This is obviously unjust. The advantages and conveniences of a college room are so great that every student is eager to get one. Naturally this...
...unfairness of the system of allotment of college rooms is growing with every year. The larger the number of applicants, the smaller the chance of getting a room. This truth is unavoidable but the additional unfairness of giving the subfreshmen equal chances with the senior can and ought to be avoided. It is also too evident to need statement that a man who has been in college two or three years has a weightier claim to getting into a college building than the man who just comes here. It would be a very simple matter to arrange a plan...
...assignment of rooms, 46 subfreshmen drew rooms, while only 5 sophomores succeeded in getting into the yard...
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