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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1928
Page
1
The Barnard Bulletin for May 18 1928 presents local updates from Barnard and vicinity. It includes short notices, meetings, society items, school news, and community notices typical of a small village newspaper.
An editorial argues that college democracy is failing as few students attend meetings yet a small minority elects officers who set policy. It challenges the notion of democracy as workable, urging real participation and accountability in student government.
A period of examination creates strain for all connected with it and places the burden mainly on the Library. To ease the pressure, readers should use books during the day, study when taking out books, and share volumes when possible, reminding Barnard students to keep intelligence active in library use.
The piece argues for proving democracy works in practice through active intelligent involvement in student governance. It warns that laziness may render democracy impossible, leading to despotism by a few and the shedding of collective responsibility.
Virginia Culdersleeve writes to the Barnard Bulletin disputing editorials on coeducation. She argues Barnard College provides separate instruction for undergraduates and notes the university-wide stance against coeducation for undergraduates. She mentions allowing top seniors to take graduate Columbia courses in their majors.
A lively revival of Goldsmiths She Stoops to Conquer features strong turns by Lyn Harding as Squire Hardcastle and Fay Bainter as Kate Tordcastle with Glenn Hunter Tony Lumpkin and a solid supporting cast. Critics note the show balances low comedy with bright performances and faults in the prologue by Pauline Tord.
All students must file lists of absences or latenesses for the current half year at the Registrar's office before 1 o'clock noon on Monday May 21. Each course requires a separate blank and the report covers absences up to noon May 19. Doctor's certificates may be attached if illness. Blanks available from May 16 at 10 A.M. Returned by mail but must arrive by noon on Monday. no lists accepted after that time.
The administration announces the appointment of John J Swan as Comptroller of Barnard College. A Cornell University graduate in mechanical engineering, he has broad experience in engineering and industry. He served in the Army Engineers during the war, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel at demobilization.
Queens will open a new library training school offering a free course to graduates who commit to one year of service after graduation. Minimum admission requires a year of college.
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