Word: writer
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...CRIMSON was hitting at no sect, creed or color when it protested against such personal campaigns. The writer of the editorial hadn't the faintest idea whether the most recent "flower Day" was for a Jewish society, or a Turkish or Swedish one. He simply knew that it was a private campaign, unauthorized by the University, and with an aim not generally known in the University. The CRIMSON is sorry if any one saw in the editorial an imputation that the "flower day" Monday was an attempt to get money under false pretenses. Nothing of the sort was intended...
...Ratcliffe will speak on "England in Wartime," the second of this year's lectures under the auspices of the International Polity Federation, in Emerson D next Friday evening at 7.45 o'clock. Mr. Ratcliffe has been for many years an editorial writer on the London "Daily News," and has had wide journalistic experience in many parts of the world, being for five years editor of the Calcutta "Statesman." Mr. Ratcliffe has been associated with the "New Statesman" since its origin, and is at present editor of the "Sociological Review." He is also a lecturer under the London University Extension Board...
...CRIMSON has received a letter signed "A Freshman" which severely criticizes the morale of Boston dances. While the intention of the writer is undoubtedly serious, the letter is not published. The fact that it is not may serve to bring out several points with reference to the communication column...
Finally, to insure good-faith on the part of correspondents, all communications must be signed. If desired, the writer's name need not appear in print, and will remain a closely-guarded secret. However, it is only fair that a man who desires a public hearing should be willing to stand back of his opinions. Under the conditions, the CRIMSON will be only too glad to conduct public arguments...
...writer's most insidious arguments is that this practice does not injure the name of the College. All authorities are agreed that drinking, in any amount, is physically harmful. Millions of people throughout this country believe it to be morally wrong. This College ought to embody, both in theory and practice, the highest ideals of conduct. Is it, then, not a detrimental thing for the reputation of the College if it sanctions drinking in any way? If a man must needs drink as an individual, that is one thing; but for the classes, as direct representatives of the College...