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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1932
Page
1
Barnard College student publication details the editorial team and staff for the 1932 period. Names include Editor-In-Chief Helen Block and Managing Editor Evelyn Raskin, with dozens of contributors across sections from campus life to advertising.
Editorial notes Dr Stebbing of University of London and Barnard critique of broad four year humanities training. It argues the BA provides general culture and one science, but many graduates lack time or need for deep focus. The piece urges allowance for deeper intellectual life beyond social discourse.
Adaline Heffelfinger reports that Barnard College Honor Board introduced a probation program for a second offense case. The offender attends monthly meetings, discusses grades and workload, and is questioned by the board as a reminder to study honestly. The scheme is said to have worked well this term.
Bishop William R Remington of Eastern Oregon urged at St. Pauls Chapel that Christlike principles are the answer to current international scientific and economic troubles. He said divine energy runs through nature and true understanding comes from relation to God, noting Jesus remains present through history and aids humanity today.
A critical review of Blanche Yurka, Mrs. Patrick, and Arina Duncan in a production of Greek tragedy. It laments loss of heroic restraint and grandeur, notes limited Greek chorus use, praises Anna Duncan’s foreboding solo, and questions overall fidelity to Euripides and Sophocles.
A theater critique praises Philip Merivale in Cynara as a quiet Englishman drawn into an affair by humane sympathy. The piece contrasts Jim Warlock’s twenty years of marriage with a continent visit and a young shop girl who falls in love, highlighting refined acting and delicate handling of adult themes.
Paul Robeson staged a Saturday recital at McMillin Academic Theater, presenting four spirituals and selections by Gambs Gretchaninov Ireland and Sinding. He conveyed the Negro spirit with strong diction and acting, though his postsong smile for naive numbers drew critique. Lawrence Brown’s arrangements complemented the program with simple harmonies and rhythmic variety, earning praise for tasteful, background piano support.
A report notes Harvard University has locks with Yale branding planned to be removed through a contract with manufacturers to prevent the Yale name from appearing on Harvard doors and windows amid naming disputes.
The Trinity Times notes a single Greek course offered in the Holy Cross College senior class at Worcester and mentions one pupil. The piece ponders the student’s feelings toward a professor both disgusted and approving.
American students at the University of Amsterdam received the highest rating on campus and are reportedly the only students allowed to drink and chat after the curfew of one o'clock. Swari more Phoenix.
Boston University to issue eight by six inch parchment diplomas stamped in gold for the class of 732. The new portfolio style replaces the traditional book form, aimed at easier portability for graduates.
The Richmond Collegian notes that both Oregon State College and the University of Southern California administrations have forbidden cigarette advertisements in their publications. This move targets tobacco promotion and aligns with campus health policies.
Two Columbia students donated their entire summer savings, 2 cents, to the University. The gesture shows student generosity and loyalty during a difficult period for campus fundraising.
The Southern Methodist University Debating Club hooks a controversial topic stating that women are generally less intelligent than men. Debates will pit male against female members all year with a June banquet for winners and a formal banquet for the losers.
The Princetonian survey of 327 Class of 1935 freshmen shows 54 vote Phi Beta Kappa key over athletic monogram as more desirable. Education attracts 163 for narhe and reputation, with family tradition guiding 70. Freshmen smoke, abstainers outnumber drinkers by 165.
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