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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1926
Page
1
The Barnard Bulletin is issued weekly during college terms by Barnard College students in the Undergraduate Association and observed vacation breaks.
The piece argues the British labor strike shows workers can organize, urging American unions to take protests seriously. It warns against ignoring organized labor and notes the potential influence on New Jersey workers and the AFL. It suggests gentler treatment of protests before they escalate.
The piece notes a cautious expectation for Barnard College to show how students engage with national issues through the prohibition vote. It comments on schedules and classroom flow, urging cooperation and honest expression while comparing Barnard’s turnout with other colleges.
An editorial discusses college exams and editorials about the value of exams versus term papers. It notes editors mock exams yet oppose abolishing them and questions the justification for continuing the exam system. It argues educators share mixed views on exam usefulness.
A steady undercurrent of dissatisfaction runs through the student body as complaints allege the cause lies with the teacher and accuse the administration of allowing a cooperative university framework to persist despite the friction.
Discussion focuses on awarding academic credit for student activities like newspapers magazines plays and debating. Ohio and Oberlin grant credit for debating while Vassar weighs credit for Dramatic Club. Critics fear grading difficulties and potential impact on tone. overall value of activity is the main justification.
May 11 12 1 9 class meetings and seniors sal. May 12 baseball in gym. May 12 piano recital by Professor John Erskine in Philosophy Hall. May 13 dean's tea to seniors in College Parlor.
Professor John Erskine presents a benefit piano recital for the Piano Friends on Wednesday May 12 at 4 o'clock in Philosophy Hall room 300. Subscription is fifty cents and tea will be served after the recital.
Virginia C. Gildersleeve writes that Barnard College will establish Blue Bird Camp at Upper Twin Lake in the Palisades Interstate Park. The project has alumnae support exceeding $2,000 for equipment and early deficits and will be run by a Department of Physical Education committee with a college athletic associate and alumna involvement.
The Glee Club performs on Class Day Tuesday June 1 singing Morning Side from the Barnard College Song Book 1925 edition. First rehearsal is Thursday May 13 from 12 to 12 30 in the Conference Room. Members must return music May 10 11 at 2 at the long table in Students Hall or face fines.
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