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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1926
Page
3
Bulletin invites clear letters for the Forum Column to be submitted by noon Tuesday. Writers may sign with full name or initials. Editors disclaim responsibility for opinions printed in the Forum Column.
The piece argues hazing events test and build spirit, claiming senior junior and sophomore participation shapes the freshman class. It asserts such melees reflect and cultivate initiative, drive, and loyalty essential for winning teams and student life.
A Barnard forum discusses three letters urging an end to hazing. Writers joke about the ritual’s absurdity and argue the rite keeps freshmen in line while maintaining campus tradition. The piece suggests mock "Freshmen Days" and notes students learn campus geography and library basics through the hazing process.
Blanche Deévigne, 2%, recalls never feeling like a freshman until witnessing the campus events. The appellate transfer metaphor fades as she observes upstairs and gym proceedings and an impressive campus ceremony, prompting her decision to remain.
A correspondent argues against banning hazing at Barnard, defending it as good natured college custom. He says upperclassmen, not juniors, seniors or freshmen, should not fear losing dignity and compares hazing to a Newfoundland dog tolerating playful pups.
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