University of Massachusetts Amherst - Index Yearbook (Amherst, MA)

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EDITORIAL MNOTHEK year has rolled away. The class of ' 83 is called upon for the thirteenth volume of the Index. At fii-st the class seemed to feel, owing to the many disconrage- nients they met with, and the comparatively small num- ber in the claPs, as if they had better not assume the responsibility. Energy and perseverance however at last triumphed, and the result of this is now presented. This book founded for the purpose of keeping a record of the many organizations of the college, and also recording the inci- dents and events of the year, so interesting, especially to the student, and Avhich may be kept to be looked upon in after years as a remindci ' of the many pleasures and associations formed at M. A. C, should be made as interesting as possible, and fi ' ce from anything that would in any way injure the character of the students or college. If this contribution is found to be in any way dry, or lacking in many of those essential qualities which are needed in a work of this kind, we trust the critic will be lenient, and remember at least, that the past year has been very quiet in compaiison with previous ones, giving the Editors very little material to draw from. Criticism is a harsh thing, and in reviewing the various parts of the college, nothing will be said except that which is for its best interest, and will seek to promote its futher ujDbuilding, and permanent welfare. The college, as is well known, has for the past few years, been in some what of an unsettled condition from