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Bundy Counsels '58

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Dean Bundy last night criticized University students for striving after grades rather than knowledge. Speaking to freshmen at the Union, he said, "The more we can removes this success cult from every aspect of the University, the better off we'll be."

Dean Bundy, citing the draft and increased selectivity of admissions as causes of this attitude, pointed out, "We have tried quite hard to dispel the idea that grades alone are used in deciding matters like scholarships." He urged students to take advantage of the College's many distinguished authorities by taking the courses that they give for the sake of learning.

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