Barnard Bulletin May 22 1925 issue overview
Barnard College weekly student publication for the undergraduate association. This issue is Vol. XXIX No. 29 dated May 22, 1925.
22 May 1925
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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1925
Page
1
Barnard College weekly student publication for the undergraduate association. This issue is Vol. XXIX No. 29 dated May 22, 1925.
The page lists the 1926 to 1928 editorial staff of the newspaper including editor in chief Eptth Blumberg and Hannah Kahn, reporters Helen Williams Fanny Bokstein Louise Gottschall Rowena Ripin Harriet Wilinsky May Friedman Ruth Perl, and the Business Board with Bryna EL Mason Pearl Friedman assistants Clara Baird Florence Spilter Ellene Mallory and circulation managers Eunice Shaughnessy Helen Gambrill Everita Edes Jeannette Driscoll Adele Epstein Edna Peterson Ethel Burack Dorothy Woolf.
The new curricular committee takes office with a goal to foster growth in study methods and content. It plans student advisers for incoming freshmen and aims to popularize the honors course, while noting changes are part of long term development.
In a Theatre Guild review, the Caesar portrayed by Shaw is not only a Roman ruler but a world conquering figure who dominates Egypt with vitality and selfish efficiency. He governs, pacifies rebellion, elevates Cleopatra, and remains too strong for the Egyptian people, who fear his return.
The writer critiques the college humor magazine Barnacle and its Men’s Number calling its tone middle of the road between literary and amusing. He questions youth humor of the era and urges Barnacle to become more literary and more entertaining, fearing the current mix lacks bite.
Miss Robic notes American college girls show self knowledge and versatility in big tasks. She admires their optimism and experience while cautioning against overconfidence and unwisdom in opinions. She recalls class debates and observes slang humor fashion and morale, saying she will miss life here when she goes home.
The report proposes enlarging the committee to include one representative from each of the four classes. Next year’s budget is 50 dollars with ten dollars per class and about three dollars from three religious organizations. Funds cover Central Office dues, a settlement children’s Christmas party, teas for the college, and a Mt Ivy Conference delegate. Barnard’s full ten dollars would raise the Central Office to fifty. Senior girls seeking graduate social service study could qualify for I. S. A. fellowships of 600 dollars each year.
The bulletin enumerates recipients of various award emblems across categories including Bulletin 1st and 2nd class, Mortarboard, and Debate. It notes awardees such as H. Bierne B. Mason E Curtis G Gottschall and others, plus a note that those not receiving emblems at the AA Banquet on May 26 can obtain them from M. Mettler before June 12.
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