16 Nov 1950
Page 1
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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1950
Page
1
Barnard Bulletin outlines its semi weekly publication by Barnard College students for the Undergraduate Association. It notes archival details, rates, and a full list of editors and staff across news features and business departments.
A Barnard affiliated discussion argues student newspapers must take stands and speak for their communities. It defends independent editorial policy, criticizes faculty oversight, and asserts free speech rights for student journalism, urging open letters to the editor.
Barnard students are urged to attend the Political Institute sponsored by the Department of Government and the Alumnae Association. The notes stress women’s suffrage and the impact of the vote, with emphasis on Saturday’s session What Women Should Do and the need for women to engage politically.
Columbia University’s WKCR outlines its eleven year operation and its two broadcasting studios serving the dormitory area. About 80 Barnard and Columbia student-producers directors actors and actresses work behind the scenes for a college audience. A drama show example shows how scripts are submitted judged and required to meet radio drama qualifications including time music and sound effects. Casting notices are posted tryouts held and final cast chosen. The producer selects music and effects and coordinates phonists and technicians. Rehearsals microphone coaching and dress rehearsal taping precede a polished live broadcast. WKCR seeks new talent among Barnard students and invites interested radio workers to Hamilton Hall.
Judy Kramer profiles Barnard College students who work as volunteers with the Traveler's Aid Society of New York. The Barnard Community Service Bureau, led by Bunny Greenfield, arranges placements at station desks to assist travelers with information, housing, and logistics at Grand Central stations and beyond.
Jeannette Horseplan, Barnard junior and term drive chair, directs a fundraising campaign for the World Students Service Fund. She seeks personal outreach to faculty and students, stressing literacy in India and the value of individual appeals over raffles. She has connected with Dr. M. S. Sundaram and the Indian Embassy Educational Director, gaining broader exposure and a possible $2000 grant.
Hut of Knights dormitory snack bar has not reopened due to insufficient demand. Dietician Miss Mary Alice Currier says the administration will reopen when students show real interest, noting nicer weather and outings reduce use. The bar, staffed by dorm residents, offered evenings and mirrored the Annex snack bar.
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