Barnard College Students Publish Semiweekly Bulletin
Published semi weekly throughout the college year by students at Barnard College for the Undergraduate Association.
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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1931
Page
2
Published semi weekly throughout the college year by students at Barnard College for the Undergraduate Association.
A detailed roster lists the editors assistants and contributors for the publication. Helen Block heads the board with 32 33 year colleagues Evelyn Raskin Margherita Sylvestre and many others including Margaret Martin Gertrude Epstein Edith Glaser and Ruth Sherine. Printing and office staff appear with names such as Sarah Preis Legia Raissman Edith Ogur and Eugenie Siegel.
An editorial notes the defeat of William Hale Thompson known as Big Bill in Chicago’s mayoral race after six years of what the paper calls public service. The piece hopes the loss signals a turn from deceitful politics and references his rival Cermak, pondering Chicago's political future.
In a forum column Marsaret Martin urges Barnard to adopt a Pass Fail marking for Physical Education instead of downgrading for over cutting. She proposes an incomplete with makeup credit based on work completed, not attendance, to reflect actual effort and instruction received.
Wigs and Cues announces Miriam Schild as president and Aitaones as vice president for the coming term. New Junior Show members admitted for acting are Fanny Bach Adeline Heffelfinger and Katherine Crook. The Junior Show staging committee also joins, including Evelyn Sulzberger Sarah Preis Evelyn Raskin Carolyn Silberman and Ellen Forsyth.
The piece argues for enduring ideals despite sensational reports about Mrs. Walker and her husband, noting media focus on Jimmy and Big Bill’s public actions, while urging belief in ideals and happiness amid political scrutiny.
The piece argues that widespread divorces boost local economies, citing Reno as a prosperous hub where legal fees, hospitality, tailoring, and services flourish. It notes population disillusionment, profits for lawyers and taxis, and a comic view of states seeking liberal divorce laws amid national worries about families.
The piece recalls a fond regard for the Religious Society of Friends while noting a New York gathering where Quaker women may wear ruffles and men may smoke. The writer laments the passing of this peaceful influence amid a busy, modern world.
An opinion piece questions New York City teacher licensing standards after 63 percent of women exam takers from state normal schools and colleges failed the primary school teaching licence exam in January. The author argues the fault may lie with overhigh requirements or gaps between professional preparation and real classroom needs, and warns for college graduate futures.
The review critiques As Husbands Go as neatly trimmed but unambitious, noting a Paris Dubuque contrast and a satisfying ending. It surveys the Museum of Modern Art German painting show, praising Dix and Marc for line and color, laments Schrimpf and Becker, finds Kohlschko’s work superior, and urges Germans to stay with music amid abstract excess.
Burdette argues neither Carlyle was a comfortable house companion in his lively study of the temperamental pair. The author exposes the private life of Thomas Carlyle and Jane Welsh Carlyle with sharp insight into their tumultuous marriage.
Douglas Moore associate professor of music at Columbia University will broadcast the Pageant of P. T. Barnum by Walter Damrosch over WEAF Saturday evening at 9 P. M. in the General Electric Hour.
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