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Word: vitality (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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...that at the same time puts both modern architecture and the Harkness Hoot in their places. In fact, the Advocate has, in its conservative manner, gone "Hoot". Its editorial gives every indication that it intends to continue this newly established policy. The writing of essays on subjects of vital interest is surely within its province. The only regret on Mother Advocate's rejuvenation is that she waited until her near dotage to begin her coy flirtation with Ponce de Leon...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: PEGASUS REJUVENATED | 5/23/1931 | See Source »

...instead of attacking the problem itself. Dean Hindmarsh publishes an article in the current Alumni Bulletin, reprinted in today's CRIMSON, in which he explains student aids in the light of greater college costs. He states that a greater loan fund would prove beneficial. Why does he circumnavigate the vital spot? Why does he not talk about the increased room rents in the House Plan? They are the main reason for the present jump in the cost of going to Harvard...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: WHAT PRICE HARVARD? | 5/15/1931 | See Source »

...with such credibility and pace, bit-part humor and rapid shifting of suspicion that Subway Express had a successful Broadway run. It was a much better play than it is a picture, principally because the single setting, which gave the play its concentration, cheats the camera of its most vital effect, the ability to move in a flash of a second over all space and time...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: The New Pictures: May 11, 1931 | 5/11/1931 | See Source »

...honors in their fields than at any other time before. Last year the greatest number of degrees summa cum laude was awarded to members of the Senior class. Not only is there an increase in honor men but men not on the dean's list are showing a more vital interest in their subjects...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE NEW SCHOLASTICISM | 5/8/1931 | See Source »

...first day of deliberation several interesting facts came to light. President Hoover by his careful evasion of such pertinent questions as the adjustment of the tariff and the settlement of the war debts, questions which are vital in international politics at the present time, put the administration in a position of little honor. By confining himself to the safety of future disarmament the President showed that he either lacks a clear policy in regard to these other matters or that he refuses to bring the United States into any debate where by she mizat be forced to compromise with...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: PEACE ON A BUSINESS BASIS | 5/6/1931 | See Source »

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