Barnard Bulletin Weekly Student Publication
Barnard Bulletin is issued weekly during the college year by Barnard College students, with a brief pause during the last two weeks of January.
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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1916
Page
1
Barnard Bulletin is issued weekly during the college year by Barnard College students, with a brief pause during the last two weeks of January.
The item lists editorial leadership and staff with roles such as Assistant Editor in Chief Eugenia Ketterlinus Managing Editors Kildegarde Diechmann and Elsie Oschrin Associate Editors including Sophie Amson Florence Barber Fifi Carr Berenice Despres Lucy Karr Ruth Levy Edith Lowenstein Dorothy Teall Assistants Lenore Gunzendorfer Marian Levy Lockie Parker Lillian Sternberg Agnes Surgeoner and subscription pricing 1.50 in advance 1.80 after. It notes second class matter status October 21 1908 at New York Post Office under the act of March 3 1897.
The piece muses on smiles and literature, noting people prefer amusement to edification and suggesting the best works blend humor with lessons. It contrasts general tastes with the Bear in particular as a playful example.
The Bear editors argue the college publication should balance literary pieces with accessible stories and humor. They acknowledge talent exists at Barnard and urge more writing drawn from lived experience rather than solely ambitious drama or sensational topics.
The BuL PETIN will be issued on Wednesday November 29 due to college closing for Thanksgiving vacation, instead of Thursday. Copies must reach the Editor by noon Friday November 24.
The BuLirin staff declares the resignations of Eliza Marquess and Josephine Powell from the Business Board. Lockie Parker and Lillian Sternhere are appointed to fill the vacancies.
At the 1917 class meeting held on Tuesday Katharine Harrower was elected chairman of the Senior Play replacing resigning Minna Lederman. Lucille Taylor was chosen chairman of the Senior Dance and Tilma Hahn was selected for Banquet duties.
Readable schedule lists events from Thursday to Wednesday including Wigs and Cues rehearsals Drape events Glee Club and Debating Club meetings. Notable rooms include Lunch Room Chapel and Brooks Hall with times from 12:00 to 6:00 pm and 11:00 am.
The Student Council met on Wednesday November 15 at noon. They granted a charter to the Geology Club and authorized a Volunteer Study Class for the Y W C A on Wednesday evenings at Miss Patchin's apartment. The juniors may move their ball date to February 5 or 9. Delinquents who did not pay dues were interviewed and punished individually. Further delinquents must pay by Saturday November 18 or lose Undergraduate privileges. Flowers were sent to Suzanne Payton, freshman president. Respectfully submitted Cornerta Geer 1917.
Beatrice Walker, class of 1917, gave a talk on The Fourth Dimension at a Friday meeting. A lively discussion followed and refreshments pleased Dr Curtis and Mr Mullins as much as the mathematical topics.
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