From Mr. Hooper's letter which is published in another column it is easy to see what influences are at work to undermine the position which Harvard has assumed upon the athletic question. It is difficult, however, to incriminate her in this fashion. Harvard makes no claim that she has in the past been above reproach. She, too, though in a somewhat less degree than some of her sister colleges is open to criticism for the past. She does maintain, however, that her actions this year have been straightforward and honest, and of this she certainly has a right to be proud. We thank Mr. Hooper for his success in refuting the slander which has been set loose upon us. In justice to Harvard his letter ought to reach the public as well as the students. The newspapers are certainly too apt to make a mountain out of a mole hill when they think they find an opportunity to bring discredit upon any college.