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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1962
Page
3
Three Barnard students were named class presidents for the upcoming years. Ann Knight will lead the class of 63, Mary Corabi heads the junior class, and Marilyn Ross becomes president of the class of 65. All emphasize active involvement and improved communication with college leaders.
Two Barnard seniors Susan Huhn and Barbara Thompson of the Barnard Debating Team debate at Georgetown University on the topic Life Is Nothing with the affirmative. Thompson notes the topic allows humor about cynicism among college students and outlines philosophical and mathematical approaches. The piece highlights Barnard’s recurring Georgetown invitation and broader calls for debate involvement on campus.
Three sophomores leading petitions seek abolition of the fine system in Barnard dormitories and extension of freshmen curfews. The fines petition has over three hundred signatures as of last Friday. A separate petition requests weekday curfew at 11 30 p m for first semester freshmen and a monthly 2 30 a m permission for second semester freshmen.
Representatives propose abolishing the current Eligibility System as impractical and ineffective. A committee suggests a new system requiring approval by the Representative Assembly and Faculty Committee on Student Activities. Freshmen face five hours of activity weekly, probation students four, transfers and those failing gym twice exempt, with Senior Proctors guiding probationers and those seeking help. A letter protesting “clear testing” is to be sent to President Kennedy.
Ten Barnard seniors won Woodrow Wilson Fellowships for 1962 63 as the Wilson Foundation announced. Names include Sara Bush Victoria Collins Romana Danysh Fay Greckel Carole Kaplowitz Karen Kissin Barbara Miller Jean C Murray Rivkah Teitz and Carla Zellermayer with eight honorable mentions. Frank Wilkinson, former HUAC opponent, will speak at Columbia tonight on civil liberties sponsor Action.
Rhoda Greenberg 63 was elected President of the Dormitory Executive. Elinar Yudin 62 entered as Dormitory President. Saturday night officers will be announced in Thursday's Bulletin. A cafeteria issue prompted doubled meals and extra costs, possibly raising board fees.
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