The Wasp — 1891 — page 32: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **textual rather than satirical**—it consists of a formal article announcing the opening of Leland Stanford Junior University, along with detailed academic requirements. The decorative initial letter features an ornate "T," but no political cartoon or caricature is visible. The content describes the university's mission, curriculum requirements (including subjects like Latin, Greek, mathematics, science), and admission standards. A brief editorial note mentions Senator Stanford's vision for the institution and quotes his founding motto: "thorough." The page appears to be informational rather than satirical—presenting the university's official academic standards and requirements for admission and graduation to readers of *The Wasp* magazine.