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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1914
Page
1
Barnard College students publish a weekly bulletin during the academic year excluding the last two weeks of January. The notice indicates issue cadence and institutional sponsorship by Barnard students.
The document lists multiple 1915 staff roles including Editor-in-Chief Rhoda Erskine, Business Manager Lucy Morgenthau, and ex-officio Helen Jenkins. It names managing editors Edna Astruck and Kate Das, athletics editor Sarah Butler, drama and literature Agnes Conklin, and others across departments with class years noted.
A formal statement noting mail matter entered as second class on October 21, 1908, at the New York Post Office under the 1897 act.
The column discusses whether freshmen should vote in undergraduate elections and notes the presence of both pro and anti factions. It calls reforms and agitation a form of growing pains and urges quiet reflection in the coming months as the issue is debated.
A voice urges undergraduates to pursue progress with peace and sanity as a preliminary to firm, reasonable, and dignified action. The appeal favors thoughtful action over rash measures and calls for a balanced approach to student advancement.
A Barnard Bulletin reader defends the college election process against criticism. She notes the crowded polling, extended discussion, and the need for dedicated election days. She compares past and present voting, praises a formal Election Board, and argues the Freshman vote reflects candidate awareness.
A reader defends the college Bulletin against censors and fault-finders while critiquing last year’s play write ups. Specific grievances target Robin Hood Maid Marion Shadow of a Leaf and Our Lady’s Tumbler with calls for fair, accurate reviews and better attention to performers voices and roles.
Notice invites participants to try out for the Press Club with two events a circus or vaudeville on Saturday May 9 and a Sing Song on Wednesday May 13. Submit accounts signed with a pseudonym to the Press Club Box by Friday May 15 at 4 o'clock.
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