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THE COLLEGE

NEWS

Saturday, September 26, 1959



Corrosive Liquids And Noxious Gases
Fail To Daut Kager-Well-Chemists

by Marion Coen

Now is the time when acid-

etched. and burn-scarred -upper-
classmen look back with mingled
mirth and agony to that happy
hour during Freshmen Week when
they learned that the laboratory
science requirement could not be
satisfied with a Chemistry Appre-
ciation course. No one, they found,
not even the most sensitive, shel-
tered, and unscientific of ‘their
number could slip through the
four years ‘ without exposure of
more than the cerebellum to sci-
entific thought and processes; not
even the most devoted English or
history major might substitute
Scientific Method or Lives of the
Chemists 103 for the more incisive
(mentally, emotionally, and occa-
sionally physically) experience of
total submergance into laboratory
work. ‘
While artfully concealing the
brown-rimmed holes in a hitherto
(pre-chemistry) favorite sweater
the upperclasmen, made objective
by ther advanced position, can
happily—if somewhat nostalgically
—recollect the many poignant
hours spent huddled over bunsen
burner and test tube rack explor-
ing the (alack—too long) Un-
known. .Of those experiments
which left a lasting impression
(on either skin, clothing, or the
imagination) she recalls several
worthy of mention to the scien-
tifically unoriented but chemically
directed freshman.

The Questionable Experiment
1.) The Bending Glass Experi-
ment: Noteworthy both because it

comprises the neophyte’s first en-
counter with the laboratory and
because it provides indisputable
proof of that startling similarity
between hot, tissue-searing glass
and its cool (and harmless) coun-
terpart.

2.) Decomposition of Elements
by Heat:. Permanently remember-
ed for its highly graphic demon-
stration of the impotence of the
bunsen burner when connected to
that spout which, though decep-
tively like the one exuding natural |

3.) Separation of Elements from
Compounds: Memorable for its
seemingly indisputable, calculated
proof that there are nine pounds
of pure silver in the American
dime.

4.) Atomic Weight of A Metal:
Memorable for its demonstration
of .the principle that one’s hands
should be off the substance plot-
form of a balance scale before re-
cording vital weights.

5.) Qualitative Analysis: Mem-
orable. Lest the incipient chemist



League

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small group from BMC was in-
vited for a luncheon visit. Upon

agers chanced to ask, “And what
are you going to do after school?”

One of us remarked, “Oh—may-
be work in the UN. But that
seems so far off and at times
I don’t. think .I’d-have .a chance
there.” The youthful societal of-
fender promptly replied, “You

—that’s the only way to live—and
you'll reach up there.”

There is so much that can be
accomplished this year—but this
must be measured by the individ-
ual. Programs already set up and
awaiting participation, discussions
to be set up,—with topics and stu-

be disheartened by these painful
recollections let it be said that at
least one out of ten enjoy their
lab escapades sufficiently to major
in chem, and, although its liquids
be corrosive and its gases noxious,
the department: has never lost a
chemist.

Geology Survivor
Recalls Encouner

With Rocky Crew

by E. Anne Eberle

A freshman bounding gaily in
to negotiate with Mrs. Broughton
to plot the year’s schedule is not
always armed with much informa-
tion about courses which look so
exciting, stimulating, etc. to her
eager mind searching for knowl-
edge, etc. again. Perhaps a word
from a recent survivor of the geol-
ogy experience will serve to en-
lighten this bright, eager mind
before it follows its path of knowl-
edge straight up a Dead-STOP-
End-Street.

Admittedly, geology is an excel-
lent way to dabble in all the other
sciences. You will find yourself
running between your more en-

course in chemistry so you can
translate the beautiful formula
you copied in your class-notes; for
a run-down of elementary physics
so that you will understand why a
molten flow oozing down here af-
fects a perfectly innocent topog-
raphy over there; and for a short
summary of all evolution in order
to see why a gastropod that didn’t
know any better happened to in-
habit the green layer and not the
purple layer in your weekly map
quiz.

The Outdoors Life

One of geology’s finer points is
that it is “a chance to be outdoors
a lot” to quote its aficionados. This
means that you learn to operate a
geology pick in mittens amidst
snow flurries in the fall (while
studying the unit Quarries Can Be
Beautiful) and there is no better
way to commune with nature than
scrambling up sharp bits of it on
the spring field trips.

Geology requires time, but con-
sidering it objectively (in more
| than one sense), no more than
French majors spend splitting

‘pages or music majors fingering

Bryn Mawr’s worn-out pianos to
hammer out their eerie new com-
positions. Geology, as Anyone will
notice, only has Y Wiab a week,
which means that you come in all
week end to figure out what hap-
pened at the 38-hour blitzkrieg of

rock specimens which you helped
degenerate into gravel.

Skills and Suchlike

Skills you will acquire in ga0-
logy: ...

:1) You will become sensitive to
the deep inner meaning of each of
38 shades of colored pencils.

2) With one blow of your mighty
fingernail you will learn to reduce
to powder Bryn Mawr’s last re-
maining specimen of a rare fos-
sil.

8) You will be able to look at a
colored slide in a pitch black room
and simultaneously listen to the
instructor, find the rock © speci-
men—out of 32 in your tray—
which corresponds to the picture,
examine it carefully and write
meaningful notes thereon before
the next slide flashes on the screen.

4) You will be the first in your
neighborhood to. amaze your
friends by informing them that a
perfectly familiar, homey hill is
in the youthful, mature, or old age
era of its life.

5) You will have more paper
weights after the spring field trip
than any six of your friends.

_6) You will acquire the simple



lightened friends for a small basic]

Biology 101 Has
Hydra, Lobsters;
Requires Artistry

by Barbara Broome ’60

Scene: the Biology 101 Laboratory,
' early October. A History of Art
major, an English major, a Rus-
sian major and a Biology major

/ are found seated on high stools
huddled around a table. Each is

‘observing something very close-
ly.

“I can’t see anything! Every-
thing’s all black!” (Her hand is
covering the specimen).

“T see some black: wavy things.”
(The reflection of her eyelashes).

“T just can’t believe it! It looks
just the way Miss Gardiner said
it would.”

November

“My hydra keeps curling up and
all I have to draw is a lump.”

“Mine won’t stay still long
enough for me to draw him.”

December

“T’ll never be able to look at a

lobster again.”
February

“But they told me I had a MALE
dogfish!” (as the lab instructor
removes the six baby dogfish).
’ “T can’t find the sub-clavian ar-
tery anwhere.” (This, of course,
is the long strand she just cut in
half by mistake a moment before).

April

“My slide just doesn’t look like
anyone else’s. I’ve got all sorts
of jagged lines through it.” One
cracked slide—$1.98).

Yes, the geologist may have
field trips but only the biologist
has the lobster, the dogfish, the
chick and the A. E. Romer’s Man
and the Vertebrates besides! The
lab, as one may gather from the
previous comments, is the place in
which the great issues of the day
are solved: ie, why the hydra
curled up (the window was open
—he was cold) or whether the lob-
ster. should be named Larry or
Lloyd. Here, these particular ani-
mals and the odor of formaldihyde
take on ‘a new and special meaning
for the student. Here, Bryn Mawr-
ters who “just can’t see this” or
“just can’t find that” wave their
arms frantically for the aid of a
lab instructor. Here, too, one
quickly learns that there is a dis-
tinct difference between. a lab
notebook and an English composi-
tion and discovers a bit too late
that a good course-in-basiedraw-
ing might have helped consider-
ably.

However, one need not be an
artist nor a scientist. Fear not!
Biology 101 has a great deal to
offer the interested and inquiring
mind—even that of the most “un-
scientific” person!

by Anne Rassiga
The brisk, invigorating autumn
season is upon us once more,-and
Bryn Mawters, both new and old,













Interfaith

Continued from Page 3, Col. 3

a unique and questionable role.
Chapel is conducted for the bene-
fit of the community and faculty
as well as for students of _ all
faiths. Somehow we expect to wor-
ship together as an_ intellectual
community even while we do not
share a common faith. Hearing
the many answers to this dilemma,
we find we must continue to seek
out and redetermine the proper
role of this organization, which
has not rested from change since
its beginnings in 1918. It promises
to be an exciting year!

ae

Arts Council
Continued from Page 3, Col. 2

iangs and their Art Council) are
planned whenever enthusiasm is
audible. _ Student art — exhibits
(both formal and clothesline var-
iety) demand: more than a ran-
sacking of the college “studio”—
Arts Council asks for contribu-
tions.

A Ticket Agency for Philadel-
phia theaters enables students to
purchase tickets on campus for
events of particular interest at
the Academy of Music and at the
theaters in the area. Advertise-
ments of coming events are post-
ed ‘on a Taylor. bulletin board.
Arts Council hopes to print in the
News critical reviews by students
as well. A weekly-column-is-being
considered—to be written by in-
dividuals on their special inter-
ests—from folksinging to the bal-
let.

If Arts Council activities sound
tentative to'‘you, they are—they
await your interest and participa-



tion.

From Hockey To Fencing, Fall Sports
Run The Gamut And Maybe The Girl

again feel surging through their
arteries an intense desire to in-
crease their physical appreciation
of fall. Here at Bryn Mawr, we
are very fortunate in. having a
most understanding Physical Ed-
ucation department. Their aim is
to satisfy this urge, and thus they
allow us, actually they require (or
force?) freshmen and sophomores
to participate in fall sports.

« The student seeking self-ex-
pression can find many creative
outlets. For those who have ever
desired to join Robin Hood’s band

or who feel that they have weak
arms, I highly recommend arch-
ery. Here igs a_not-to-be-missed
opportunity to hurl - straight
sticks at a round bundle of hay.

‘Golf is recommended: for anyone
intending to run for President.
(Note: beginning Golf is played
in the vicinity of Merion green
and constitutes a hazzard for all
trying to cross said green—use ex-
treme caution!)

Hockey is a popular fall sport
as it has both varsity and J. V.
teams. A hockey player is im-
mediately distinguished by her
heavy leg padding or her lack of
it (in which case, her legs are
swollen and bruised).

Tennis, too, appears to be an-
other campus favorite. There are
many girls who in both fall and
spring seem to sprout a strange
three foot long extension from
their right hands. Tennis any-
one?

Sports for Indoor-Type

But what happens to the girl
who prefers to create indoors?
Modern dance may be the answer
to her problem. Ah! the joy of
writhing ecstatically over a cold,
slippery, splintery gym floor!

But there is even more in store
for all indoor-ites. There is also
fencing—a _ graceful combination
of the best points of both the
dance and the art of self-defense.
A knowledge of fencing may
someday prove to be invaluable—
after all. who knows. when some-
one may walk up to you and slap
you in the face with his glove.

Swimming brings out the fish
in all of us, and fall gives all mer-
maids or would-be mermaids a
chance to swim. For all advanced
‘Swimmers, the Red Cross Senior
Life Saving course gives you a
chance to both earn your life sav-
ing card and become a Bryn Mawr
Life saver with its special pool
privileges. Beginning {swimming
classes are also offered. Come
on in—the water’s fine! Splash!



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Preview of October's Events

Sunday, September 27
7:30 p.m. Freshman Chapel Service
Address by the Reverend Norman
A. Baxter, Lower Merion Baptist
Church, Bryn Mawr. Anthem:
The College Chorus—Music Room,
Goodhart Hall.
Monday, September 28
4:30 p.m. Convocation
marking the opening of the 75th
Academic Year. Address. by Dr.
John W. Gardner, President of the
Carnegie Corporation of New
York. _Dr..Katharine E. McBride,

| President of the College, will pre-

side. By invitation only. The
Academic Procession forms at
4:00 p.m. at Taylor Hall—Good-
hart Hall.
Sunday, October 4 .
7:30 p.m. Chapel Service
_ Music Room, Goodhart Hall.
Friday, October 9
“‘Thoias Mann Commemorative
Program .
sponsored’ by Haverford, Bryn
Mawr and Swarthmore Colleges.
Glenway Wescott, novelist, will
lecture on “Thomas Mann Will-

and the Juilliard Quartet will give





PECTED from YOU, CLASS OF

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power and Fiction” at 4:00 p.m./

ton only—Roberts Hall, Haverford

College. :

Friday and Saturday, October 9-10
8:30 p.m. Freshman Hall Plays
Mrs. Otis Skinner Workshop,

Baldwin Campus.

Sunday, October 11
3:00 p.m. Friends of the Library
‘“Behind the Scenes with Three
Bryn Mawr Authors,” a 75th An-
niversary Program marking the
opening of the Exhibition of Books
by Bryn Mawr Alumnae. By invi-
tation only — Quita Woodward
Memorial Room, Library.
-7:30. p.m .Chapel Service
Music Room, Goodhart Hall.
Monday, October 12

Director de la Mission Archéolo-
gique Francaise en Iran, will give
an illustrated lecture on “Les in-
vasions des nomades en Iran au
debut du les millénaire avant J. C.”
as part of the 75th Anniversary
Celebration at the College. The
lecture will be given in Prench--
Goodhart Hall.

. Sunday, October 18

730 p.m. Chapel Service



@ recital -at~8:45-pam:—-By- invita-|—-

8:30 p.m. Monsieur R. Ghirshman |

8:30 p.m. Concert
by the Philadelphia Woodwind ©

Quintet, with Mme. Agi Jambor,
under the auspices of the Friends
of Music. (Workshops, for mem-—
bers only, in the Music Room on
October 20 and 21). For informa-
tion regarding guest tickets, write
Mrs. Leicester S. Lewis, Chairman,
Taylor Hall, Bryn Mawr—Good-
hart Hall.

Friday, October 23

8:00-p.m._Lantern Night,

The traditional welcoming of
the Freshman Class. General ad-
mission $.60; student admission
$.80. In the event of rain—Satur-

‘|day, October 24, 8:00 p.m.—Library

Cloisters.
Sunday, October 25
7:30 p.m. Chapel Service
Music Room, Goodhart Hall.
Monday, October 26
8:30 p.m. Bernard Nossitor
journalist, will speak under the
auspices of the Bryn Mawr Student
Alliance for Political Affairs—
Common Room, Goodhart Hall.
Saturday, October 31
8:30 p.m. Junior Show
Tickets on sale at Box Office the



Music Room, Goodhart Hall.
Tuesday, October— 20

‘|evening of the performance. Good-