Fingerprinting at Barnard Draws Mixed Reactions
An editorial defends a Department of Justice fingerprinting program at Barnard as voluntary and innocuous while acknowledging opposition from a Social Science Union. It argues that fears of future repression are overstated and urges focus on broader threats to democracy. The piece also commends the Union for its early Barnard activity and supports its proposal on Undergraduate President elections.
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How Voters Choose Candidates in College Elections
The reader responses reveal diverse criteria from personal traits and appearance to past achievements and specific roles. Some favor practicality and experience, others prioritize platform, looks, or even whimsy such as hair color or name.
Reform of Undergrad President Elections Proposed
Barnard Bulletin letters argue for reform to prevent multiple withdrawals in the undergraduate president race. The author suggests petition-based nominations with fifty signatures and three finalists, followed by an open college election to boost legitimacy and student involvement.
Marking systems and a proposed fail pass outstanding plan
A letter to the editor debates school marking methods including pluses and minuses versus a fail pass outstanding scheme. The writer cites a cited column and quotes humorous student banter about love and loyalty, noting confusion over meaning.
Federal Theatre opens on Broadway with Holiday series
After months of planning the Federal Theatre launches on Broadway with a National WPA backed project. The Holiday series by Edwin L Adler Barker features a large cast and aims to prove theatres as vital community centers even after federal funding ends. Edward Goodman oversees the production with Agnes Morgan directing and Tom Adrian Cracraft handling sets.
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Harrison and Deering Offer Mixed Recital in March Evening
Beatrice Harrison cellist and Henri Deering pianist presented a March 4 recital with mixed success. Brahms E minor Sonata showed musical interest despite uneven dynamics. Kodaly arranged Bach Chorales offered singing tone from Harrison while Deering pressed a bombastic style. Bax Cello Piano Sonata and Debussy/Ravel works drew cautious praise, though reception varied and overall performance left some dissatisfaction.
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