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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1917
Page
6
The poem invites readers to submit a column worthy of the name not a string of jokes. It asks for bright remarks and stunts people say and do and to send them to the Editor for publication.
A campus exchange reveals the Barnard library is currently stored in crates. A freshman asks for the library’s location while a student notes the crates contain the collection. The dialogue captures a moment of disorganization on campus.
A reader recalls a boisterous joke about army and navy on the goop remarks page that the girl responsible disapproves of and threatens action over. The E R laughed and asked who was that stupid as neighbors listened.
An excerpt describes shifting study spaces from Milbank to Student Hall and then to a distant donjon while noting crowded rooms and changing surroundings. The piece reflects on space, air, and removal from a familiar forum amid academic life. It includes a playful tone and references to personal rooms and corridors.
Brief note states all contributions moved to locker 298 marked H 8 H with no further details or names provided.
A 1921 campus gathering described as Senior Study features seniors greeting freshmen with a playful feast. Students arrive with crackers raisins and hot chocolate, while witty banter and a cake emphasis conclude the event as seniors congratulate the newcomers and toast their success.
Last Thursday afternoon the Y. W. C. A. held a rally at Barnard to introduce new members to the cabinet officers and outline the association’s aims. President Harriette White spoke as Florence Barber outlined membership basics and Marion Benedict announced social service plans for off and on campus.
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