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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1931
Page
1
Barnard College students publish a semi weekly periodical for the Undergraduate Association volume thirty six number ten dated October thirty. The paper notes publication breaks during vacation and examination periods.
College sports brief notes Ellenewis of 32 clippings and Irene Wolford 32. The report mentions academic or athletic context with emphasis on women athletes and college coverage from the era.
The piece praises a proactive student council and discusses Frances Smith's report on language reform. It questions the high rate of seniors on probation in foreign languages at Barnard and argues the fault lies in the system rather than student ability or teaching quality. It proposes evaluating the exit-exam process and the overall language program.
In a coast to coast exchange the editor hears from readers about the proposed student referendum on the pass fail grading method. Critics note the limited evidence behind campus uproar and cite examples of multiple attempts required to pass exit exams and language courses. The writer commends Miss Smith and her council for attempting reforms.
Forum letter argues against replacing A B C grading with pass fail for first year students. It contends many freshmen lack clarity of interest and rely on marks as incentive, suggesting keeping grades supports broader subject exposure while preserving engaged scholars. The writer warns elimination would shrink freshman class size and notes girls attend college for factors beyond study.
A New School production presents Elmer Rice’s crude Paris tale of American couples swapping partners in a Montparnasse pension. Critics note uneven character development and a brisk, racy dialogue despite a forgettable premise. The company plans short runs of Euripides Trojan Women, Congreve The Old Bachelor, and later works by Bruno Frank and Fernand Crommelinck.
A production of The Recruiting Officer by the New School of Social Research presents easy good-natured unmoral scenes and off color gibes at recruiting officers and nouveau riche young ladies. The play is staged for a Restoration era audience with fresh vigor.
The 36 member Don Cossack Russian Male Chorus led by Serge Jaroff performed Saturday night, showcasing eleven years of polished technique and unified emotion. The program moved from Kastalsky’s Credo to War Songs, blending ecclesiastical tones with robust folk color, sustained by a distinctive bass and tenor blend.
The article surveys two generations of women’s educational advancement in the United States. It notes Miss Eish and Miss Pendleton exploring education’s purpose to foster clear thinking and independence, while urging parity with men and higher opportunities as schools adapt to modern needs. It cites 23,639 women in higher education historically, now expanding beyond female seminaries.
Brown University engineering division introduces a "Who's Who" to disclose each instructor's degrees, experience, and hobbies to freshmen. The program aims to match courses to temperaments and encourages annual faculty student socials and a Rhode Island clambake to bridge regional gaps.
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