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fttottMMKM EniTon's OuMit. 40 &4 w K H1'-" 17 miiul, and, after rending tho criticism of tlio Oollcyian, wo made careful cxamini' tion, and nnicli to our surprise and regret found it too true to pass tlio matter by without a few woids; and were it not for the good of tlio paper, the welfare of the students, and the reputation of the Uni versity, gladly would wo let tho matter drop, trusting that a new departure would be made from a path so dangerous and dishonorable. Hut' the matter is one of no minor significance, and as wo said before, one upon which the reputation of the University, as well as its paper, is at stake. Tlio person who would attempt to build up a reputation upon anotuur person's worth, mak'3 u sad error. Ho not only is guilty of an act both base and unprin cipled, but is heaping upon liinibolf the scorn and contempt of all around him, placing one in a more piecarious con dition, causing more exertion to cast oil' tho burden of scorn and contempt than It would have cost to build up a reputation by one's own talent and honest toiling. There is nothing to be more despised than the literary thief. It is a species of theft, requiring far more skill and secrecy than tho common theft, and tho act is just as despicable. We speak plainly, and if any of the students have been guilty of this act of plagiarism, we tru.st they will turn their steps from the polluted path, and free themselves from a practice so con laminating and dangerous. 'Tis true, the plagiarist can ply his vocation with little competition, but sooner or later it totini nates in his Inevitable destruction. 'Tis fur belter to produce something, although not glittering with literary culture and polished attainments, and call it your own, than sutler the harrowing thought that you are a plagiarist. If tho practice must bo continued, wo sincerely trust the columns of tho Student will not bo used ns u means for tho elevation of ono more to bo despised than honored. SUNDRY TOPICS. Dr. Dio Lewis, of Huston, paid a visit to tho University upon tho lilth of tho present month, and, through tho kindness of tho faculty, tho first hour's recitations wore dispensed with, giving tlio time for a short addrosi from tho Dr. Health was the Doctor's theme and was exceedingly interesting. Many valuable suggestions were given, and would wo only leave off our sluggish habits, our dress, so detri mental to health, adopting something more beneficial to the body, we would all, no doubt, live longer and faro bettor. Tho l). told us what horrid creatures tho girls wore. "Vo had no idea they were so awful, and sineerly hope they will follow the suggestions given, and let their noses grow as long as they will, and bear in mind that it is only necessary to keep tho chin against the neck to become beauti ful and queenly. Feel like a barn door are not to be laughed at, and are necessa ry to hold tho brai1: of tho student iu equilibrium. .Wo hope Sir. Lewis will visit us again at no distant day, for, wo feel that tho cause is commendable, and (without any disrespect to tho young la dies,) the field is broad and the work of vast importance. At tho sociable given by tho societies during tho month, in accordance with a long established custom, wo noticed flint only ono professor honored the occasion with his company, while tho privilege of having a sociable was about to bo denied. This should not bo! These sociables aro on tho whole very enjoyable affairs, their object being to bring the students togeth er, and to become acquainted with one another, and spend a low pleasant hours away from tho monotonous routine of col lego life. Wo would suggest tho proprie ty of tho professors, on another such occa casion, to exert their endeavors to como and got acquainted with tho students away from 'tho class rooms, nnd when brought in contact with thorn, not treat them as mere strangers. "mm