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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1922
Page
1
Barnard College weighs whether to form a Debating Council as interest lag persists. A spring questionnaire showed too few students support for a Debating Club, despite Barnard's past Intercollegiate Debating League participation and calls to back debate as a valued activity.
Helen L. Le Pace urges Barnard College to revive or reorganize its Intercollegiate Debating League activities. She notes the college lacks a Debating Club yet serves as official secretary and fears withdrawing would harm its reputation and the annual Spring Debate's value. She proposes Student Council action to appoint a Debate Chairman and organize tryouts and coaching.
An appeal urges vigorous student cheering at T. C.-Barnard games. The piece calls for new, peppy songs to boost spirit, noting old tunes are insufficient and asking readers to mail suggestions to Margaret Melosh.
The Bulletin surveys Class of 1910 onward noting social work as a common thread. Seven of twelve became teachers. five married while pursuing further social service. Entries detail postgrad paths from teaching and journalism to hospital work, overseas service, and activism with Red Cross, the Nation, and socialist groups.
The second balcony review lauds Loyalties as surpassing The Skin Game with a finely conceived drama acted by an English company. It notes the play illustrates transplanting drama to fit American realities, where class and race loyalties collide.
Calendar lists events for students including a Dance Club party for new students on Friday October 13 from 4 to 6, Brooks Hall Tea for freshmen on Monday October 16, and weekly Glee Club and YWCA activities. Other items include College Tea for transfers, Barnard Day at St Pauls Chapel, Mysteries on Friday October 20, and Tennis Tournaments on Saturday October 21.
Miss Gildersleeve urged Columbia University to reveal the true state of foreign affairs and influence all contacts to take an interest in world affairs. She emphasized America must take up its share in global affairs and wished the college a successful year.
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