Halpern Sees Crisis in Barnard Student Government
Halpern argues Barnard student government is in crisis and must be revitalized not abolished. he cites communication failures, open Rep Assembly meetings, and the need for committees. He links a new constitution and the planned Student Center to a fresh start for Barnard’s 75th anniversary.
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Halpern
Barnard
Gov't
Rep. Assembly
Barnard College
Les Halpern
Levin Pinpoints Issues Need For More Federal Aid
In a growing college community, Levin identifies urgent problems and projects. He cites federal aid for education with no strings attached, a Senate bill offering an additional £1200 exemption for college expenses, and a housing solution. He seeks seats on the Council and Assembly to address these issues.
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Levin
Barnard
SMCC
South
Senate
Council
Peck Urges Constructive Action On Honor Board
The Barnard Honor Board, essential yet distant to students, should engage more with the community. It proposes extending the Honor System to Columbia students taking Barnard courses and clarifying department standards to inform classes.
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Peck
Honor
Yen‘mester
Columbia
Barnard
Mittelsteadt Seeks Presidency To Coordinate Barnard Activities
Mittelsteadt announces candidacy for Barnard Student Council president. She argues student apathy stems from commuting and heavy academics and says the role is to organize events giving students choice. Her plan focuses on efficient planning to maximize student opportunities while avoiding forced participation. Editor notes late candidate announcement.
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Cuba
Barnard
Neveloff Proposes Referendum on Student Government
Barnard student body shows widespread disinterest in governance prompting Neveloff to run for Undergraduate Association President to call a referendum. He outlines a temporary suspension of current structures and a shift to a freely elected Treasurer and a representative body with defined duties while preserving existing groups.
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Barnard
Board of Proctors
Janet Hall Sees Vice-President's New Role at Barnard
Janet Hall argues the Vice-President's role is active and influential, challenging the myth of a powerless office. The 1962 Undergraduate Constitution creates a new, substantive function for the Vice-President at Barnard College.
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Janet Hall
Barnard
Hall
Ginsberg and Gallo Seek Student Treasury Post
Ginsberg and Gallo compete for the Undergraduate Association treasurer role as candidates tout budget leadership and experience. They argue treasurer duties include drafting the annual budget, advising on spending, and managing more than $20,000 in student funds for the council’s agenda.
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Representative Assembly
The Treasurer Seeks Broad Role in Girl’s Council
Marilyn Gallo emphasizes a flexible treasurer’s position dependent on the girl who holds it. She stresses that inked ledgers monthly statements and external duties are as vital as the intangibles, and she wants the chance to manage the entire job.
Coser Surewell Seek Proctors Chairmanship to Reform Honor Board
Coser and Surewell campaign for the Proctors chair to simplify the relation with the Honor Board. They stress the need for a smoothly functioning honor system at Barnard, with the chair coordinating Proctors and voicing student opinion. They call for the Honor Code to be central to academic life, not just exam time.
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Board of
Proctors
Barnard
Board of Proctors
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