Word: truthfulness
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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EDITORS DAILY CRIMSON. - There are many things in the world with which one can find fault, and he who finds fault with everything may be justly considered a pessimist. It is far from the truth that I consider the communication column of the CRIMSON a pessimist's column, but still there seems to be no other outlet for pent-up feelings over things with which one has become disgusted. The object of my fault-finding may seem small to many, but I feet sure that if it is remedied many will rejoice with me. I refer to the hot water...
Nothing brings more forcibly to the mind of the observer the truth of the adage "Necessity is the mother of invention," than a consideration of the petitions sent in to the faculty. They average several dozen a week and cover a multitude of ailments from "cold feet" to incipient consumption. The faculty in its analogous position of liberal thought and conservative action, seems inclined to give these documents the best interpretation possible, and, in so far as they depend upon diplomatic wording, and harrowing statement, they are successful. As to the latter point, it seems curious that, while the faculty...
...word from New Haven. Quite in contrast with this narrow policy is the liberal course which Harvard has pursued. Although our professors are nearly all free traders, nevertheless, Professor Thompson was last year appointed lecturer on protection. Which policy is best calculated to influence students in a search after truth and knowledge...
...that particular room. Therefore, unless this document is presented in regular form, no man need feel obliged to admit anyone, save the college authorities. On the other hand, every man is at liberty to protect his room from intrusion in any way that may seem best. In truth, either a policeman's billy, hat, or belt make a much better wall decoration than the handsomest street sign ever "ragged" by silly freshman or wicked sophomore...
...religion in the teaching of our colleges, and as a consequence the character of the highly educated men who graduate from our colleges and erect such a powerful influence on the community is becoming irreligious. It is agreed that morality can not be taught without religion, so let religious truth be distinctly taught. The term, 'non-sectarian college,' practically means this: 'All Knowledge Imparted Here Except Religious.' The position that young men are likely to take under such a loose, half-hearted religious system, is that of agnosticism. The place occupied by religion should be honorable and unmistakable. Never...