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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1932
Page
1
Published semi weekly throughout the college year by the Barnard students for the Undergraduate Association. The notice indicates distribution during the term with breaks for vacation and examination periods.
The list names editors and staff across departments including Editor-In-Chief Helen Block and Managing Editors Evelyn Raskin and Beertrude Epsten. It lists assistants, copy editors, board members, and office staff with various class years such as ’32 ’34 ’35 and names like Irene Wolford Elizabeth Bullowa Hortense Calisher Nannette Kolbitz Sylvia Simon and Madeleine Stern.
A newspaper editorial criticizes William Randolph Hearst and Bernard MacFadden for sensationalism during the Sino-Japanese crisis. It notes diplomats and officials guarding statements while tabloids translate Shanghai views into dramatic headlines, arguing the peace campaign centers on public education.
A Columbia Athletic Office staffer reviews a brief volume Contours by Joy Gerbaulet. The piece notes delicate visual perception and hints of Millay Teasdale and H D influence, finds little originality beyond an average college magazine effort, and critiques two Maxwell illustrations as sensationalist.
The Belasco Theatre piece Distant Drums aims to capture frontier trials for a twentieth century audience but falters on characterization and focus. Pau line Lord as the witch blooded heroine is underdeveloped while the plot fixates on romance and adventure, dulling the envisioned frontier drama.
A Basil Rathbone starring satire by Benn Levy blends morality play with farce. The devil tempts worldly intellectuals offering forbidden desires while characters show hidden conscience and honor. The review praises Levy's exuberant, biting dialogue and urges audiences to see the work.
The Curtis Institute students conducted by Fritz Reiner gave a polished New York debut at Carnegie Hall on January 29. The program opened with Weber Oberon Overture, featured Tschaikowsky Piano Concerto No. 1 with Jorge Jolet as soloist, and closed with Faure Requiem. Natalie Bodaning and Conrad Thibault sang soprano and baritone in strong vocal performances.
A three month trial of Chicago University reform shows success. The plan halves the pig system of grades and compulsory attendance, dividing student work into two sections with a comprehensive exam to advance. Freshmen scores rose from 180 to 200 on the Scholastic Aptitude Test, and class groups of 150 to 300 meet with leading authorities before smaller discussion sections.
A survey of entering College of the City of New York students reports participants in activities scored higher on the Alpha intelligence test and had better overall scholastic grades than nonparticipants. Data compiled by Dr. Daniel Harris of Lehigh University indicate activity involvement correlates with stronger academic performance.
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