Policy discussed at women's college newspaper conference
Editorial and business boards from thirteen independent women's colleges met at Smith College for the 10th annual Women's Inter-collegiate News Association conference. Delegates agreed on cooperation and passed resolutions while noting gaps in broader policy debate and a 1922 stance that College newspapers should reflect student life.
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Women’s Inter-collegiate News Association
Smith College
Freda Kirchwey
the Nation
Barnard
Tea and Fashion Show Marks Health Week
In conjunction with Health Week a fashion show was held at Ollere Tea on Wednesday December 9. A musical skit contrasted old fashioned costumes with modern styles as a grandmother and granddaughter shopped for a trouser suit, showing present day modes as healthier and more convenient. Cathy Slocum chaired the event with Manton Wannfald guiding tours. cast included Leala Couroy Dorothy Cy Marie Dinkenspiel Noel and Madge Turner.
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Ollere
Cathy Slocum
Tl Tan
Manton Wannfald
Leala Couroy
Dorothy ‘Cy
Marie Dinkenspiel
Noel
Madge Turner
Education Should Train for Problems of Life
Dr Lambert, psychiatrist, urged at a college assembly that education should prepare students for adult life. He urged more self assertion and extracurricular activities such as athletics and drama to boost happiness and social responsibility. He linked mental health to overall wellbeing and warned against withdrawing from life’s challenges.
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Esis Lambert
Lambert
Evolution of female education and gender roles in 19th century sources
The piece contrasts Grandmother's era with today showing women labeled as self-sufficient and worldly while education and dress are judged. It cites a February 1840 Godey's Lady's Book paragraph on female education and notes early social prejudice against intellectual women. It also covers a discussion by Alfred Zimmern on the British Empire's unity and self-determination during and after World War I.
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Godey
League
Bnd
Great Britain
Alfred Zimmern
International Institute
Zimmern
Poland
Montague
India
College Parlor Invitation Notice
The College invites readers to a social gathering in the College Parlor. Details unspecified in the fragment, but the notice signals a campus event intended for students and staff.
Nervousness as Civilizational Disease and Remedy
The text argues nerv ousness is a product of modern civilization and that changing its form is essential. It likens societal ills to historical revolutions and suggests public opinion, propaganda, and organizational shifts can gradually transform civilization to cure the nervous condition. It references England's gout and American speed as historical analogies.
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England
America
Treasure Hunt Featured During Health Week Events
Health Week featured a noon treasure hunt with class representatives competing. On Monday December 6 faculty members Mr Peardon Mr Peebles and Mr Marshall led the hunt toward the faculty lunch room with Peardon winning a free lunch. Virginia Lee oversaw the event and on Thursday December 10 a walking contest engaged the classes.
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Peardon
Peebles
Mr. Marshall
Marshall
Virginia Lee
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Womens Inter-Collegiate News Association
Mark
Charles Lambert
Dorothy Nye
Mario Cosenza
Petrarch
the College
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