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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1931
Page
1
Published semi weekly during the college year by the Barnard College Students’ Association. This notice indicates the schedule excludes vacation and examination periods.
A dense roster lists editors, assistants, and contributing writers with ages in the 32 to 35 range, including Editor-In-Chief Helen Block and Managing Editor Evelyn Raskin, followed by numerous names such as Edith Kane and Miriant Rosenthal, across departments. The document also records office staff and advertising personnel like Juliet Blyme and Geraldine Marcus.
The piece argues reform in New York is stalled as Tammany Hall thrives through fraud and fear. It suggests voters face pick between flawed options and prefers the candidate with power to threaten jobs, casting doubt on the era’s political integrity.
An interested student questions the pass fail system and proposes a three point scale with H for high and A P F marks. The letter argues graduate study relies on published theses as proof, while undergraduates lack such tangible evidence.
A review notes Forrest Theatre Harvest blends social satire with modern stage techniques, highlighting a dream scene and a banker’s delirium as standout moments. It praises cinematic lighting echoes and contrasts with a separate Paulist Church Sunday vespers and Hazel Harrison’s debut recital at Roerich Hall, praising Negro composers Dixon and Johnson.
The list awards scholastic honors to 39 students across classes of 1932 1933 and 1934. Names include Marion Mason Helen Block Lorraine Smith Juliet Blume Evelyn Raskin Olga Schweizer Anne Cohn Matilde Tausick Sylvia Otero and more.
The passage laments a tired New York readership weary of frequent investigations and reform. It portrays people bowing to the inevitable party machine, signaling a passive resignation as a characteristic of American democracy.
Clemence Dane portrays seven generations of charm in Broome Stages with a mix of imperious and gentle actors. Simeon Strunsky defends American life in Rediscovery of Jones. George O’Nell’s Special Hunger profiles John Keats as a poet whose tragedy fuels a life affirming biography.
Three recent musical programs impressed for charm and sincerity rather than publicity. At St Pauls Chapel on Sunday, Professor Beveridge led a Columbia Campus choir through a Palestrina Kyrie and Sanctus, Gretchaninoff Credo, and Vittoria Jesus Dulcis, delivering musical understanding despite occasional slips.
A Barnard College session urges sophomores and freshmen to form a Greek Games competition. Miss Wayman notes this year marks the thirtieth edition at Barnard with no academic credit but expected rewards in spirit. Miss Strens and Dorothy Crook preview organization and eligibility rules for participation.
The Representative Assembly voted to select the next year's fellow from Holland. If impossible, Sweden was the second choice and Switzerland the other alternative, with the aim of ensuring a suitable exchange student and avoiding previous years with no fellow.
Social Service, linking New York social agencies with student volunteers, has many positions for Barnard students this year focusing on Greenwich House. The affiliated settlement with Columbia offers diverse roles from club leadership to clinics, with Virginia Maxwell as contact for volunteers.
The comptroller warns against thefts from parked vehicles near Barnard College. Students and staff are told to avoid leaving coats suitcases or valuables in cars and to keep windows closed and doors locked. Report any suspicious activity to the comptroller’s office promptly.
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