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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1926
Page
1
The ruling allows Juniors and Seniors to make unlimited course cuts based on personal value and interest. The change mirrors Barnard and places responsibility on students to guide their own intellectual progress, with expectant social impact and dynamic application in later study.
The piece recalls the class of 1926 and its pride in forsaking beaten paths and old customs. It notes a unique policy of doing away with traditional plans and traditions as part of the era's spirit.
A writer argues that removing longstanding campus rituals like Sing Song and hazing may erode value and courage. Citing Thomas Jefferson as a cautionary example, the piece warns against excessive policy changes and calls for balancing reform with constructive effort.
The Student Council closed the smoking room amid concerns over carelessness and fire risk. Users petitioned for reopening and promptly responded, showing demand for the room. The brief interregnum is hoped to improve future use and safety.
A reader asks Barnard College to correct a misstatement in the October 22 issue claiming Barnard was founded around 1800. The writer clarifies the admission movement occurred in the 1880s during Dr. Barnard’s presidency.
Officials correct the meet results after a judge’s scoring error changed final placements. The Juniors were said to tie Freshmen for third, and 1930 was listed as not placing, prompting an amended tally.
Bulletin names Elizabeth Tittlefield Claudia Pearlman and Harriet Taylor to the editorial board as reporters.
A theatre reviewer balks at a prologue and eleven scenes then credits Patrick Kearney for elevating Theodore Dreiser’s novel into an engaging drama. The piece follows Clyde Griffiths junior’s downfall from a dismal life to a murder verdict and a stark courtroom moment.
The council decided to ignore many charity appeals and focus Barnard College on its own Student Fellowship Drive. It opposed outside reform reports on student government and honor systems, choosing to delegate to the Ann Arbor Conference Committee on Curriculum. Betty Hughes resigned. Hope Warner briefly served then resigned. Irma Simonton appointed. Martha Boynton to discuss rehearsal time limits.
Students with incomplete work must submit outstanding essays to the Instructor promptly. By order of the Committee on Instruction all work must be completed and in the Instructor's hands before November 22. Failure to comply will result in an automatic grade of F. Registrar Anna E. H. Meyer.
The text fragments describe a diluted personality, questions about killing, and a protracted debate over a play titled An American. It hints at viewer perception, pazing at complex feelings, and the idea that certain productions may define the season. Names, places, and concrete details are absent or obscured.
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