Word: upperclassman
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...which otherwise cannot be met. It is the duty of the Senior to make the incoming man feel that he has a friend in the University with whom he can talk over the perplexing incidents of the new life to which he is becoming accustomed. The experience of the upperclassman is sure to prove invaluable in gulling the uninitiated toward a wise course in studies and other college activities...
...last few days have seen a considerable change for the better in the track situation. The interest shown has steadily increased and while many more candidates are needed, the deficiency is not so serious as it seemed at first. One upperclassman has reported for the pole-vault and more are expected. High hurdle work and broad jump practice have begun...
...making it realize that mere numbers do not justify the ricidulous conceit which is now 1921's dominant characteristic. Last year, and even more so in previous years, the Freshman knew his place and kept in it. There was no hazing,--it was unnecessary,--but the Freshman respected the upperclassman and treated him with consideration. In those days the Freshman was rarely asked to Boston dances, and when thus allowed to mingle with older men he knew how to keep in the background. So far, this year's extra hospitality has been misspent for, instead of appreciating such kindness...
...Phillips Brooks House money snatchers and the Liberty Loan sleuths have now a clue. No more will the debutant in college live a life of case. With his name and address in black and white his resources will be wheedled from him by the smooth-tongued upperclassman. Under the present Reign of Terror where the cost of living is impossible and Follies' seats cost three dollars the Freshman must keep from his home unless he wishes to go into receivers' hands. A pup-tent on Soldiers' Field seems the only solution; there at least, the youth from 1921 can rest...
...society men toward firstyear students. There will be no rushing from the opening of college in September until October 31. During this period no communication is allowed with first-year men; no freshman shall enter a fraternity house, and no freshman shall be entertained in any manner by an upperclassman. The open rushing period is to extend from October 31 to the Saturday following Thanksgiving...