Word: working
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...explaining that our professors must not give us enough to do if we had time to worry about a bunch of trees. This sort of upset me, since I only average (at most) four hours of sleep a night precisely because my professors do give me so much work. He also told me he didn't understand why we were so upset- after all the university planted new trees where it could- whereupon I asked if we were supposed to be grateful because he planted a sapling pinoak (ugly and little even when it grows up in 40 years...
...general actions during his term as Regent and especially for his behavior at the "Battle of Waller Creck." If he refused to resign, it said, the faculty would institute impeachment proceedings against him in the Texas legislature. That is a nice gesture, but it probably won't work because Erwin is so powerful in Texas. He was a successful lawyer who became a crony of LBJ and Connally, and rose with them. Connally appointed him a Regent in 1963, and he is also the Democratic State Committeeman...
Then there's the work. Some editors devote more time to the Crimson than to all their courses combined. Of course, not many people do this, and it's expected of no one. We only mention it to show how absorbing the work can be, if you give it the chance. And it isn't beside the point that Crimson editors have a higher grade average than their schoolmates, despite Crimson labors...
...looking for students who can demonstrate competence in some field, however narrow. But remember that it's not as difficult as getting into Harvard or Radeliffe. Few people who stick out the entire competition for any of the four boards get cut in the end. Persistence, initiative, and some work at developing the skills you obviously possess will get you elected...
After you get elected. the Crimson becomes a veritable smorgasbord of delights. Even if you never do another stitch of work for us. you will always be a Crimson editor. It is hoped that you will work for us after election, but there are no chains. And if you get elected on one board, you're free to try your hand at something else. Our current president started out selling...