Word: supporting
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...hope that every man who competes today will continue his work during the spring. Coaches Donovan and Quinn will give every attention to new men from now to the end of May, and with proper support a good showing will be made in the intercollegiate contests...
...University track team, already weakened by the loss of good material by graduation and probation, is now struggling along with but little support owing to the miserable facilities of our antiquated Gymnasium. It is all very well to revile the undergraduates for not going out early for the team, but anyone who has examined the place where they have to dress for practice cannot blame them very much for their apparent indifference. The locker rooms are dark, unsanitary and improperly ventilated; the lockers themselves are minute and crowded together without regard to the comfort or health of their users...
...public speaking and platform work in general, among a type of man whom the Debating Councils of recent years and other kindred organizations have been unable to reach. Any organization that can assist or strengthen the cause of public speaking and debating at Harvard deserves the co-operation and support of every member of the University. B. S. VAN RENSSELAER...
...communication in another column explains well enough the aims of the Speakers' Club, but we do not think that it gives any conclusive reason for presenting a play. While the philanthropic purpose is distinctly commendable, we believe, perhaps rather selfishly, that the undergraduates should support their own institutions before coming to the aid of outside charities. Even though the members of the cast would not have tried for Dramatic Club parts, the fact remains that they are given an opportunity to do so, and that this club deserves the support of all men interested in acting. As was shown...
...introduction of this form of contest should call forth a large number of candidates at the trials tonight. Of recent years debating has not received the recognition and support which is its due, and as a result of this lack of interest the teams have been chosen chiefly from one group. We wish to remind members of the graduate departments that they are eligible as well as undergraduates, and we hope that men representative of every branch of College activity will make a serious attempt to get on the team...