Barnard Bulletin a Student Run Weekly Publication
Barnard Bulletin volume twenty four number fifteen is issued weekly by Barnard College students for the Undergraduate Association. It lists editors and staff including Editor-in-Chief Dorothy Butler News Editor Bertha Wallerstein and others with roles in Under the Clock and Business Board. It notes mailing subscription price and registration as second class matter with 1908 and 1918 postal notes.
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Examinations and The Changing College Test Scene
The piece argues that examinations are depressing and outmoded. It notes rising use of psychology tests as admissions criteria and suggests instructors are abandoning old exam methods in favor of newer approaches. It reflects on evolving academic assessment.
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New Republic
The Day of Examinations Ends Yet Hope Persists
A cynical remark about exams is balanced by optimism from a student body. Dean Gildersleeve calls tests unimpressive in themselves but valuable for the spirit and personal growth, and the school maintains its belief in current methods until a new system arrives.
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Dean Gildersleeve
Representation of entering freshmen by preparatory school
Classification shows 42.96 percent from New York City schools, 27.9 percent from New York State outside the city, and 29.2 percent from other states. Sixty eight percent came from high schools, 27.9 percent from private schools, and 4.19 percent from other colleges, tutors and extension classes. One hundred two different schools are represented.
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New York City
New York
Nation's Colleges Vote on Treaty In Straw Poll
Senate students and faculty across 32 colleges cast 29 910 votes January 13 on the peace treaty and League of Nations with varying reservations. Results show 11 182 favor ratification by compromise, 9 002 for ratification without reservations, 6 563 for Lodge reservations with 3 163 against ratification in any form. At Columbia faculty favored compromise 177 to 84 for the treaty as is and 36 for Lodge reservations with 16 opposing.
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League of Nations
Columbia
New York University
Barnard’s Opportunity to Aid Local Schools and Orphanage
The article describes efforts to build a new High School for Barnard’s Opportunity and to improve local facilities in Niksich. It details visits to a Poor House, actions to open an orphanage, and plans to secure a building with government help. It notes funding constraints and the need for wages, lumber, and equipment. Names of local officials and aid from the British Mission are included.
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Niksich
R. O. Dance February 21 in the Gym
In the midst of the mid year rush the notice invites readers to attend a dance on February 21 in the gym with a $2.00 subscription. The piece weaves grim mood about the Hudson and subway reflections but promises blissful floor gliding and the best is yet to come.
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Hudson
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Barnard Bulletin
Dorothy’ Butler
Bertha Wallerstein
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A. Carter
R. Clendenin
M. Marks
A. MacMahon
I. Andrews
K. Brosnan
F. Marlatt
J. McGrayne
B Whyte
H. Prince
FE. Brooks
M. Trusler
N. Rathborne
M. Gerdau
Business Board
Ruth R. Jones
Mo Metcalf
A. Jones
L. Rissland
K Shea
M. Costello
R. Koehler
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