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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1933
Page
1
Barnard College announces its semiweekly student publication for the college year, issued by the Undergraduate Association. This issue, Vol XXXVIIIT, No 12, appears on November 14 as part of ongoing campus journalism during term time.
Editorial staff and section editors for the LA Barnard Bulletin are listed with names and class years for roles including editor in chief managing editors copy editors and department heads. Also shown are About Town staff and printing and advertising personnel.
The article reviews Martin Luther as a rigorous student at Magdeburg and Eisenach, noting his mastery of Latin and classical authors. It traces his shift from law to monastic life and theology, his rapid doctorates, and his influential disputations including the Ninety Five Theses and the Leipsig debate shaping the Protestant Reformation.
The committee voted to send all available data on the Columbia Conference Against War to the Student Council of New York University. NYU plans a convention modeled on the Columbia event and an Armistice Day outdoor rally is scheduled for Friday noon.
A critic praises The Pursuit of Happiness themed play at the Avon Theatre for its historical debunking of bundling. The cast led by Antonio and ingeneux delivers a mix of tragedy and romance with strong box office appeal. The piece notes Jimmy Parker and Billie Burkes as standout performers and comments on the film’s blend of serious history and social gossip.
An editorial condemns Columbia University for inviting Dr. Hans Luther to speak and for hosting him with the Deutsches Haus luncheon. It argues the timing and association dishonor the university’s humanistic aims while urging calm, critical listening from attendees and noting the ethical breach and ensuing campus controversy.
The writer confesses a rare emotional response to Only Yesterday and notes the audience shared the spectacle. Margaret Sullavan’s performance is praised as self controlled and vivid, combining careful craft with apparent spontaneity.
A critic hails Jean Cocteau’s Le Sang Dun Poete as a daring cinematic poem that blends art and intellect. The film presents three visual episodes with an alive statue and a black man, accompanied by George Auric’s discordant score. It evokes beauty and mystery, though audiences may differ on its entertainment value.
A campus antiwar gathering quotes professors on war lessons and peace after Armistice. Dr Carey emphasizes fighting for peace. Lancefield recalls sanitation service and relief. Stryker warns against social pressure and bitterness. Graubard urges individual contribution. A petition to World Peace Organization in Geneva is circulated.
The Penny A Meal Drive runs from November 20 to December 18 under the Committee of Twenty Five. Cans will be placed in Barnard Hall Cafeteria Jake Milbank dormitories to collect pennies for the unemployed. Last year the drive raised over two hundred dollars with strong college cooperation.
At the 1937 class meeting held November 8 in room 304 with Shirley Johnstone presiding, Garnette Snedeker was named vice-president Irene Lacey became Greek games chairman and Agnes Leckie was elected class representative to the Representative Assembly.
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