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Al-Arzah (1907) الأرزة
A bi-monthly “scientific, literary, comic” newspaper, edited by Suleiman Frayha, Raghib Atiyeh M.D. 1913., Habib Shahadeh M.D. 1913 , Hanna Nassif, Philip Adami. The library holds issues 2 through 6 (Dec. 15, 1907 to March 30, 1908). The magazine focuses on poetry, literature, historical anecdotes as well as jokes, but it also covers some timely social problems in Greater Syria, e.g. women illiteracy.
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The Commercial S.P.C. Editor (1906)
A monthly “commercial, literary” magazine edited by Selim Haddad, B.C. 1907, Moses Saal, B.C. 1907, Halim Kuzma, and Nejib Yakub and illustrated by Dikran Ilvanian. This type-written magazine covers issues and questions related to commerce and business; it also features articles describing campus life, and offering students’ views on morals, student life, etc. This is one of the earliest student publications in our collection which was fully aware of the importance of graphics, design and illustrations for the look of the paper, and had an artist as well as a cartoonist among its regular staff. -
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Al Manara [1906] المنارة
A literary magazine, edited by Jurji Saba, M.D. 1910. It features poems as well as sociological articles on the social life of SPC students outside the campus. It also covers life in the city, and tries to report on the life of various ethnic and religious groups.
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Syria (1906) سورية
A “scientific, literal, reformative” review to be issued at “intervals as short as possible”. The second issue of the first volume was issued in February 6th, 1906. The founder was Amin Butrus Hilal, and the editor Wadih el Bustani. The review is bilingual (Arabic and English). It is noteworthy to mention that for the first time in the history of the AUB student magazines, the option of a yearly subscription is offered, hinting at a sense of continuity, stability and commitment to the project that the editors and participating students must have felt. The library holds only two issues (Feb. and Mar. 1906), which are interestingly of different formats. -
The Light (1906)
A monthly review edited by Mohamad Abdul Jabbar El-Khairi and illustrated by Hrand Utidjian. The first issue appeared in January 1906, and the library holds 8 issues. The May 1906 volume, displayed here, covers SPC’s Field Day (May 1906), and contains many photographs showcasing the games and the teams. -
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The Miltonian (1903)
Issued by the Milton Society (established in 1902), this bi-weekly magazine was edited by Morris Franklin, B.A. 1904 and illustrated by Nasri Kawar. The first issue appeared on May 26th, 1903. The library holds 4 issues, all handwritten, with the exception of the December 1903 issue, which was typed. The paper’s self-stated mission was to offer members and students : “ […]a chance to display their ability in the use of the English language” It was also to serve as “ as an advertising medium for our societies and others; and for the collection of ideas of amelioration for our College”. -
Happy Days of SPC (1903)
A bi-monthly (1903-1904) then monthly (1905) review. Beautifully illustrated with some comics and designs on the cover page, mostly executed by Harotyun GiragosTerzian, B.A. 1907. The first issue appeared on December 1st, 1903 and the Chief Editor was the instructor of English in the Preparatory Department, Mr. Nikula Tabit (1903-1904). The board of publishers consisted mainly of Armenian students, with Terzian being the main illustrator of the review. The library holds 7 issues from the years 1903-1904, and 4 from 1905. The content of the articles includes short stories, riddles and puzzles. -
Al Ghada (December 1903) الغادة
A bi-monthly “scientific, literary and critical” paper, edited by is Elia Baroodi, B.A. 1905. Handwritten with some illustrations, and a printed cover page. The first issue is dated December 17th, 1903 and the library holds nine issues till June 20th, 1904. The paper was issued by the Scientific and Commercial departments of SPC. The magazine’s motto was “Cooperation, Fraternity, Equality and Liberty”. It featured some literary articles and reviews of College Societies’ activities. Displayed here is a biography of George Post.