It is only through constructive criticism that we may develop. A college student, continually involved in the study of problems, assimilation of thoughts, and the acceptance and rejection of opinions has an unmeasured scope for the enlargement of his ideas. We breach a subject and test it with our preconceived surmise; we guide the image around our minds, contemplating it from all angles; and after much cogitation we conclude that it is a worthy conception, or no. This process, not solely of the classroom, molds our laws in every relationship. There is no doubt but that much mental pabulum has been left shrouded, only to smother, in the minds of men, material that might have had illimitable influence.

Opinions are fostered in college. Material is offered, debatable points tendered, and one is urged to develop his ideas. Error is no fault; stagnation is the fatality. College urges criticism, for through criticism alone are weaknesses seen. Not petty criticisms, not revolutionary criticism, but a careful selection of the fittest and best.

We are forever stirring for something better and sometimes, unknowingly, we cling to straws. We have ideas--we have opinions--and after--what? Deeds are the fruit of thought and we live in deeds, not years. Radcliffe Daily.