Under the Clock and Campus Jests in 1921
A collage of campus verse and quotes laments unfinished tasks and exam pressures. The piece riffs on missed notes, unread readings, and the chaos of student life as Barnard classes and social life tempt distraction. It ends with a tongue in cheek jab about advisors and student misadventures.
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Last Class Ends as Students Mock Instructor
In a quiet fall term finale scene two students debate clapping for the instructor. One warns against applause suggesting retaliation by delaying praise until next term. The moment hints at discord and looming tensions within the class.
Registrar Wonders About Missing Adding Machine
A playful note ponders why the Registrar’s office has not yet received an adding machine. The line hints at bureaucratic humor and daily office needs without detailing any formal action.
Untitled Poem on Endless Efforts and Failing
A concise verse laments perpetual striving with clues of academic pressure. The speaker pleads with weary repetition from professors and looming midyear failure, noting incomplete readings and growing frustration.
R. & P. Proposes Character Study Friendly Column
The paper invites volunteers to supply information in a new column format. Readers are asked to mark name and indicate if they have done volunteer work and whether they are willing or kind. The note playfully asks if one can be both.
February Dues Urged for Senior Week
Seniors in 1918 urged to pay dues promptly as March due date looms. writer Wendela Liander notes many have not paid yet but February payment of four dollars would streamline for Senior Week planning.
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Barnard Farm Candidates Hurry Signups
Students are urged to register for the farm with Miss Ogilvie during office hours or via student mail with Helen Stevens 18 or Helena Shine 18. Appointments help estimate turnout before opening to other colleges. forty two applications have already come from Connecticut.
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