Just a Barnard Baby

ABOUT Founded on the auspicious 11th of November, in the year 2011, Barnard Baby has blogged about provincial life in the small rural hamlet of New York City since arriving at the gates of the inimitable Barnard College with a vial of White Men's Tears in her pocket and a pair of sensible size 6 1/2 boots on her feet. Handed over in 2015 to a larger-footed loud-mouthed activist and reluctant theater-person. ___________________________________ Dubbed Mother of Prospies by the ever elusive Seer Overheard on the 22nd of July, in the 13th year of the 2nd millennia. Ask her a question or engage in some conversation. ___________________________________

[vintagesevensisters]

Protest for equal access to Harvard at the 1971 commencement. 

(Radcliffe Archives)

[barnardbaby]

President Spar, in conjunction with the presidents of the Seven Sisters colleges, released an open letter this morning to Stephen Bannon, the media executive recently tapped by the incoming Trump administration to serve as Chief Strategist in the White House. The letter affirms each college's respect for and pride in their students and alumnae, and takes exception to his disparaging remarks.

“As has been widely reported, in a 2011 interview with Political Vindication Radio, you disparaged lesbians, feminists and alumnae of the historic Seven Sisters Colleges, all in one statement that we deliberately choose not to repeat here. Other reported comments by you reflect other forms of bias, including racism, anti-Semitism and more. As the leaders of the Seven Sisters Colleges, we take deep exception to these comments and ask that you take a more expansive, informed and tolerant world view in your leadership role.“

[barnardbaby]

Winter is Coming

On first truly blustery and cold day of the season, I have a few helpful tips in honor of Barnard’s shitty windows and overactive heaters.

To avoid a super stuffy dry room, put fill a shallow metal or glass container with water and put it on your radiator. (Cake or tin pans work well). The heat (even if not turned on) will evaporate and act as a humidifier!

If you’re on a high floor and not facing a shaft, chance is that the wind is howling and rattling your door. Fold up a piece of paper a bunch of times and sandwich it in between the door and the frame. You may need to open the door and close it on the paper - the key (HAHA) is to put some extra pressure on the door so that it can’t move back in its frame.

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[pinkyoungk]

1st Latina senator in US history. I like her already

[refinery29]

Keep fighting, but remember the gains we’ve made, too:

-First openly LGBTQ person to be elected Governor -First Indian-American woman elected to the House -First Latina elected to the Senate -Elected the ONLY African American woman to the Senate

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[barnardbaby]

Here are some good things.

[micdotcom]

Van Jones tells CNN and the nation exactly what a Trump presidency means

[barnardbaby]

“This was a white-lash.” This was because of white people.  White people did this. Poor, rural, uneducated white people did this I am a white person. I did this.  We, white people, did this.  We have to do better.  I have to do better. We have to do so much fucking better.

[barnardbaby]

do u think the possibility of rooming with more than one persona is a good or bad thing for most freshmen?

Itreally depends. It is nice in that if you don’t like one person, there are other options. And you have more human contact and community built into your living space. But it’s a matter of knowing yourself. I, for example, am not a social butterfly and don’t do super well without a good amount of alone time. Still, I know other folks who have loved their quads.

[studyingpassionately]

Brooks Common Room, Barnard College. I’m slowly starting to love my study space.

[ezraboning]

“Barnard student in the 1950s”

Going through my school digital archives gets me motivated for the new year to come in roughly 2 weeks. 

If this historical babe can get her shit together so can I.  

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[barnardbaby]

What's the freshman bathroom story at Barnard? It's the only think I'm worried about, lol.

My floor’s was really clean. There will be the occasional puke-filled toilet or hair-filled shower, but there are folks who come and clean. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: clean up after yourself and encourage other folks to do the same. Yes, it is someone’s job to clean, but it is your floor’s job not to be a fucking asshole and make other people lives difficult.

[barnardbaby]

How is the gym like at Barnard? Is it typically busy? Are Barnard students allowed to use Columbia's gym as well?

The gym at Barnard is in the basement floor of barnard hall and relatively small. I’ve never been there when it is actually crowded (I’m sure it depends on the time of day) but the treadmills/ellipticals are usually taken. We do have access to Columbia’s gym, which has an indoor track and many more machines but is also much more crowded. I don’t know the procedures of the place very well so I mostly avoid it because it makes me anxious. If you want something lowkey but a bit more social, Well Woman sometimes has events (a once a week group run or yoga). I’ve never been but its a nice way to have some low pressure/low commitment motivation to do something and get outside.

[newyorkexplorer]

Facing Barnard College

[barnardbaby]

Hi, I'm looking to transfer to Barnard for junior year but I have some questions on housing! Do most people move off campus by junior year or are the dorms still a popular thing? Or would it be smarter to try and get an apartment near campus? Also, is there a popular website where people look for roommates? Can't afford to live in upper east side alone lol

There is guaranteed housing all four years so very few people live off campus. Some people do of course, but if you live off campus and get financial aid your reward will decrease because it will no longer consider housing a part of your “need” (which is incredibly frustrating). And apartments near campus are ridiculously expensive so I would say it is generally much cheaper and easier to live on campus. But if you do want to look for roommates or other housing options I would suggest finding the different Barnard class pages (Barnard class of 2018, 2017 etc) and posting there.

[purplechocolatekisses]

Help Everyone Find A Job In Their Field

[ezraboning]

The highly requested room tour is here! This has been my little corner of the universe for the past year and probably the most lovely space I’ve ever lived in. It’s pretty tiny but I don’t share it with anyone which is a delightful perk that is much welcomed after living with three girls in one room all of last year! I’ll be leaving this room in the summer but I’ll be in the same building throughout the summer months before I move out for good in the fall as I’ll be taking my talents back to the freshman quad to become a first year RA! (pics will follow that move of course) hope you all enjoy 😁