18 Mar 1930
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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1930
Page
1
Barnard College students publish a semi weekly paper during the college year excluding vacation and examination periods. The publication operates within the undergraduate association and serves the Barnard student body.
The piece notes low participation in the undergraduate president vote, with about 300 ballots from a student body over a thousand and two days of voting. It questions whether timing, gendered expectations, or apathy explain the indifference and urges active protest to empower student government.
A campus note describes positions to be filled including Class Presidents, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Assembly delegates, and student representatives. It notes attendance varies and the Undergraduate Assembly convenes Mondays at twelve, with numbers roughly matching the undergraduate total.
A university discussion notes a broad growth in anti religious literature and questions the impact of religious advertising on students. It criticizes canvassing Dormitory students and mass mail appeals as likely to alienate rather than convert, suggesting retrenchment tactics may aid religious foes.
The piece rails at a student activities levy charged to SI journalists and other students for college upkeep. It criticizes spending on football, bookstore, and fountain, mocking a columnist named Prexy Butler and a no smoking edict as hypocritical morality moves.
The University of Notre Dame announced the addition of Gilbert Keith Chesterton to its staff. Chesterton, noted British journalist and author, is among the most discussed figures in contemporary literary circles, drawing wide interest to the appointment.
President Robert Maynard Blutchins from the University at Chicago unveils a three division plan during wartime shifts. The collegiate division bases study on reaction to university opportunities rather than fixed hours, followed by a university division and a graduate school unchanged. He advocates limited instruction in some subjects with emphasis on independent work and lectures for topics students merely wish to know about.
A crowded survey of stage offerings highlights International Revue with Gertrude Lawrence and a Stone family show among four productions. Review favors Simple Simon while condemning International Revue as overproduced and lacking spirit. The Glass of Water drama is termed dull despite strong performances by Maria Germanova and others.
Fragmented OCR notes cite Professor Atonés and Professor J Brown from North Carolina State College discussing atonement. The text mentions humiliation prayer electrical engineering class and a recess, with unclear, garbled lines about a student or event.
A native Chinese cast portrays a genuine Revolution period tale about third class passengers on the Blue Express. The film ends with hopeful inevitability as authorities fail to derail the journey toward a discernable future.
Ladies are invited to a Flower Show running March 17 through 22 showcasing a fairyland of blossoms and vivid colors for all to enjoy.
A fragmented notice lists performances by Tomelit and Rachman at the Campus McAb Academy Theatre. It mentions Marionette acts and a mu fath rian theme with unclear timing around nine o clock and March events.
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