24 Nov 1922
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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1922
Page
1
The piece criticizes emphasis on manners at Barnard College urging resistance to class based etiquette. It argues that valuing oysters forks and refined speech privileges birth or wealth, risking a dormitory culture shaped by money and status over genuine student life.
A theater review discusses Rain from the Second Balcony, praising atmosphere and acting, especially Jeanne Engels in the role of Sadie Thompson. The piece notes the play’s hospital tone, the clash between a tolerant doctor and a missionary, and the psychological portrayal of deterioration and temperamental prejudice.
A college magazine review lauds Varsity as the mouthpiece of undergraduate thought. It notes balanced coverage of campus life, finds no lofty literary heights but solid reflection of student interests, including poetry appreciation and athletic outlook.
The piece debates the elusive notion of college spirit at Barnard College. It notes critics and supporters use the term as a weapon, offering no clear definition and warning that such shibboleths may mislead values and judgments.
Newman Club announces a Monday evening visit on November 27 to the Catholic Center at 79th Street, an institution for religious study and community activities.
Alice De Sola read a paper comparing Dante's Divine Comedy and Shaw's Back to Methuselah at Barnard College Bi weekly Philosophy Seminar. The talk contrasted their end of existence views as mystic in nature and linked Dante to religious experience and Shaw to Creative Evolution.
The meet lists winners across strokes and events led by E Hattorf and R Gordon. Only partial names and scores survive with placements in breaststroke backstroke crawl diving and relays, totaling 25.38 points for one team and 23.29 for another.
A classroom moment links Hamlet to Barrymore and enduring lines, while a nearby student misreads a snack pun as Newton biscuits. The narrative pivots to reflections on Beethoven Da Vinci and historical eras, ending with an in-text poster sighting at the John Jay office.
A young narrator laments Katherine Heegan leaving and falling ill, ending rides in the faculty elevator and losing after school apples from her son. The tone hints at isolation and longing within a school setting.
On Friday November 17 in room 304 1925 the sophs held a meeting to assign talent cards for Greek Games work. Marion Mettler urged full class participation and spirit. The group discussed creating an office of Poster Chairman and elected candidates Thelma Burleigh Orme Lockwood and Naomi Lubell.
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