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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1943
Page
4
A Barnard student letter argues that replacing direct student seats with club presidents risks legalizing a clique system. The writer contends broad class representation, not club offices, better reflects the college and avoids elite control while preserving informed input from all students.
The article notes calls to expand Representative Assembly powers before changing representation bases. Miriam Gore ’44 argues against restoring club presidents’ votes as it would repeat double representation. The discussion links Student Council powers to Assembly authority, with a consensus to have major policy issues presented to the Assembly before Council decisions.
The discussion compares a postwar federation to the League of Nations and notes calls for a military backing. Prof Peardon doubts unanimity rule reform, while Mme Muret urges sovereignty limits be loosened. Obstacles include nations unwilling to yield sovereignty and build a strong army, though cultural and administrative liberty might ease surrender.
The Episcopal Club reports its annual drive to fill Christmas stockings runs until December 10. Stockings are distributed to city missions. this year the target rose from 125 to 200. Wycliffe Club members assist. students must determine the recipient child’s age and sex and label each stocking before returning.
The Very Reverend Hughell E. Fosbroke preached at the Seid Thanksgiving service in St Pauls Chapel urging gratitude for living standards and adaptability amid world conflict. He urged that Patriotism and Independence are not enough and called for a new eye heart and mind.
Miss Ida Pruitt of the Chinese Industrial Cooperatives outlined China’s postwar challenge to rebuild its economy. She explained how small village based cooperatives pool capital, obtain loans, and share profits while federations handle procurement and sales, with 75 percent of output directed to Chinese and American armies.
Judith Rudansky reports on the International Relations Conference at Johns Hopkins University where 150 delegates from colleges across the Middle Atlantic, Canada, and beyond debated unity for victory and lasting peace. They urged congressional backing and swift steps to end racial and religious discrimination while stressing cooperation with the Soviet Union and a broader postwar alliance.
Dr. Leo Yanowski of Fordham University will discuss chemical warfare at a Science Club gathering in the Conference Room Friday at 4 PM. The event invites the entire college community to attend. Florence McClurg was named a niminously elected chairman at an A A board meeting, replacing Lois McDonald after her resignation. Miss McClurg and Gloria Monahan recently won the college tennis championship in doubles against Doris Landre and Josephine De George. Press Board vacancies announced by Dorothy Le Count. auditions open to students via Student Mail. New members chosen from first tryouts include Gloria Callen Thelma Moleski and Virginia Moore.
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