Word: sure
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...thing the men who represent Harvard tonight may be sure, their efforts of the past few weeks are appreciated, and for several reasons. First, because before their selection as representatives of Harvard, they passed through what might well have proved a discouraging system of trials, and further because after their selection they have had a long and hard ordeal of training...
...sure that they are well qualified to represent the University, and whatever the outcome of the contest, will make a creditable showing...
...also believe that the three step system of trials introduced in preparation for the present debate, is a gain not only in making wisdom of choice doubly sure, but in serving to bring out at an early date and with accuracy, the different sides of a question...
...sure that the recent action of the Faculty in accepting the proposals contained in the report of the Committee on Discipline, and thereby substituting a new form of procedure for that of posting the names of men handing in written work not their own, will meet with the general approval of the undergraduates. From the first, student opinion has been dead against posting, because (as we brought out editorially over a year ago) it is felt that while the power of the Faculty to summarily eject a man for dishonesty is a just one, it can hardly be said...
...offence and the offender are known by the members of the Faculty, we believe will indirectly justify itself. The greater part of cheating in written work is due to thoughtlessness rather than to any vicious instinct, and a method of appealing to the better side of individuals is sure to be effective...