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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1914
Page
1
Published weekly during the college year except the final two weeks in January, the publication is produced by the Barnard College student body.
A dense roster of editorial and departmental staff for the 1915 issue. Names with roles include Editor-in-Chief Rhoda Erskine, Business Manager Lucy Morgenthaus, and various editors for outside news athletics drama religious activities and more.
The notice records the mailing classification as second class matter dated October 21 1908 at the New York New York Post Office under the 1897 act.
The piece argues students should judge authors by personal reading preferences rather than revering past giants. It notes Barnard and Collecse students often display condescension versus earlier adulation of Shakespeare and Milton, urging honest, independent literary taste over tradition.
The speaker argues that judging Shakespeare and Wordsworth by occasional flaws is unfair and patronizing. He asserts elite writers often have missteps but remain superior beyond comparison to common peers, urging readers to accept their strengths and not dwell on flaws.
A Barnard Bulletin reader argues that freshmen are vulnerable to electioneering and poor voter choices. The letter cites firsthand anecdotes of freshmen voting for candidates praised by supporters rather than by merit. The writer urges eliminating freshmen from undergraduate officer elections to preserve honorable student government.
In defense of Wigs and Cues a letter complains about rule breaking in casting. The group explains that no part is a lead and aims to prevent overwork, noting one act plays were exempt due to different demands and rehearsals.
Special Chapel notices announced for May 4 noon Y W A Forum with speakers M Bevier and E Cherry. May 7 features regular academic chapel with Pres Butler. May 11 lists a special seniors chapel with address by the Dean.
At Friday noon staff meeting new members were chosen to fill vacancies. Next year's lineup includes Editor-in-Chief Lillian Soskin 1913 and Business Manager Lucy Morgenthau with Isabel Totten 1915 as Assistant Business Manager for the Bear. Mary Powell 1916 as Assistant Business Manager for the Bear alone. Also named are Ray Levi Beulah Amidon Senta Jonas from 1915 Dorette Fernand ie Katharine McGiffert from 1916 Babette Deutsch Cornelia Geer Ex Oficio Rhoda Erskine.
At the Wednesday Managing Board meeting new members for next year were elected and staff reorganized. Rhoda Erskine, 15, named Editor-in-Chief. Lucy Morgenthau, 15, and Isabel Totten, 15, re elected as Business and Assistant Business Managers. Estellrans,15, and Dorothy Blondel,16, joined the Managing Board. Beulah Amidon, 15, elected staff member.
An important English Club meeting is set for Monday evening, May ith, at the home of Rhoda Erskine located at 609 West 115th Street.
At the CSA meeting on Thursday April 30 nominations were held for next year's President and Secretary-Treasurer. Helen Zagat and Dorothy Skinner were the presidential candidates with Zagat elected. Dorothy Skinner and Eleanor Wallace were nominated for Secretary-Treasurer, with Dorothy Skinner elected.
The Bulletin corrects misprints for a Goldoni play La Famiglia dell Antiquario headed cast name Il Conte Anselmo to be played by P Bongiorno 14C and TOC initials after Russ Bowden. The event is on May 15 with Betty Alexander and the author selling all tickets.
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