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In days gone by, debating was one of the popular sports of the college. The class debates were heralded events. Their coming was marked by placards. The debaters actually had audiences before which to exhibit their skill. But the art has fallen into desuetude.
The approaching class debates fill an important role, and ought to be better attended. They afford men the opportunity of self expression on vital topics free from the restriction of section men or editors. They are the only method of unearthing talent for the University Triangulars. Valuable not alone for these reasons, but as one of the very few institutions by which an ancient and honorable art is maintained, they recompense well all those who are serious enough to work for them.
It is a sign of the useful lack of intellectuality in the college that the class debates draw so few candidates. Out, Freshmen, out, Seniors. Revive debating as an art.
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