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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1921
Page
2
The Bulletin requests conciseness in public letters stating that about 200 words or less is preferred unless the topic is epoch changing. Readers are urged to self edit to improve readability and chances of publication.
University activities include interclass tennis matches, club meetings, and social events from October 28 to November 7. Highlights feature Hallowe en parties in Brooks Hall and John Jay Hall, a Field Day, lectures by Lynd Hoosian and Dr Harry Fosdick, and a Ballet Russe engagement at the Manhattan Opera House with tickets from $1 to $3.
In a Barnard College bulletin dated October 28 1921 a discussion condemns masculine hazing in women’s colleges. It argues the psychology of hazing is dominance seeking and harmful and notes Sophomore committees lack criminology to manage harsh rituals. It also critiques Mysteries rites as an excuse for undergraduate revelry.
A reader argues against mandatory advanced math in college curricula, saying higher mathematics is unnecessary for non-science majors. The letter asserts general culture, economics, English, and history matter more for life outside academia, while math offers little practical value.
A reader laments low turnout for Bulletin and Bear editorial boards. They urge a tangible incentive, proposing a “King's Crown” style award like Columbia's to recognize student effort and attract wider participation, noting athletes' recognition as motivation.
The Bulletin lists election to the board of M. Mead 23 E Culbert 24 E Kortheter 24 N Weathers 24 M Gottschall 25 and promotes H Le Page and M Mead to assistant news editors. Three vacancies remain for dramatic critic joke editor and assistant editor with contest rules. Contestants must submit a play review a humorous column and an account of a college event before noon Friday November 4.
College notices an unusual Tuesday program in Room 304 Students' Hall with Professor Crampton featuring his Guam Pacific voyage slides. Seniors and juniors get first seating, then sophomores and freshmen, with upper and lowerclass access via north and south doors.
A Sarah Bernhardt Freshman expresses strong desire to join the P's and Q's. The University Book Store operates on a 5 and 10c Store rule with items never below $1.49. Prohibition yields one positive: Barnard gains foot-rails in the library.
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