Barnard College Weekly Publication Note
Published weekly through the college year except the last two weeks in January by the students of Barnard College.
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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1915
Page
1
Published weekly through the college year except the last two weeks in January by the students of Barnard College.
The list names Dorette Froanort as Editor in Chief and Lucy MorcentHau as Business Manager with several year tags. It also lists assistant managers, ex officio, managing editors, and a group of Associate Editors including JOANNE Jacony and Spith Grossman among others with varied year markers and roles.
The notice advertises a one year subscription price of $1.50 by mail and $1.80 if paid in advance. It emphasizes the lower rate for mail subscriptions and the larger prepayment option.
In a University Bulletin excerpt two experimenters reveal fears of disease and cats. The piece argues communities share pet fears like loss of college spirit at Barnard One amid discussions of Greek games and broad outside interests.
The narrator recalls a psychological experiment then a cat fright, discovering a cat's warmth and friendliness. The piece contrasts fears of disease and cats with the need to protect college spirit, asking readers to weigh which danger is greater.
A reader lauds the Senior class for marching in cap and gown to Academic Chapel, noting the display boosts college spirit and unity. The letter argues underclassmen gain dignity and pride from senior leadership, while city issues cannot replace college unity.
A writer laments the decline in college participation in group singing this winter, recalling earlier times when the entire student body eagerly joined in. The letter notes the waning enthusiasm during intermissions between acts at a play and calls for renewed communal singing.
In a letter from Lorse Water class of 1915 the writer laments silent chapels and proposes revived College noon events. She argues biweekly services at Barnard, Dean presence, and shared singing at Academic Chapel would knit girls together. Fraternities are praised as unifying, urging opposed students to start merry gatherings.
The newly appointed Alumnae Council met on February tenth to study college conditions and advise on academic and social life. Six members, chosen from classes graduated at least five years prior, will coordinate with faculty and trustees with alumnae and undergraduates invited to submit questions.
The 1916 Mortarboard board warns it will debut next week unless subscribers promptly pay. It laments confinement to the Publications Room and seeks release from hermitage, threatening Student Council involvement and further drastic action if payment delays persist.
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