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THE SKYSCRAPER THE SKYSCRAPER Official Semi-Monthly Newspaper of MUNDELEIN COLLEGE 6363 Sheridan Road Chicago, Illinois Mundelein Chicago's College Fou Women Under the Direction of the Sisters of Charitv, B. V. M. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 30, 1932, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under the Act of March 3, 1879. 1.75 the year. Published semi-monthly from October to May inclusive by the students of Mundelein College. Vol. 11 APRIL 29, 1933 No. 10 Editors-in-Chief Evelyn Lincoln, Justine Feely News Editor Frances Davidson Make-up Editor Virginia Woods Features Ann Lally Athletics Irene Lavin Assistant Virginia Meagher Exchanges Marion Mulligan Circulation Manager Margaret Mahoney Reporters: Mary Jane Blenner, Mary Dehey, Margaret Egan, Frances Ernst, Patricia Gill- more, Jeanctte Griffin, Ruth Mary Heinz, Dorothy Higgins, Margaret Mullen, Mary O'Brien, Dorothy O'Donnell, Dorothy Rut- strum, Jeanne Ryan, Jane Spalding, Helen Sullivan, Elaine Switzer, Margaret Werlein, Charlotte Wilcox. (Newspaper * ' Member) Telephone: Briargate 3800 VISITORS BRING INSPIRATION We who watched the three hundred eager, enthusiastic young women who thronged the corridors of Mundelein, on Saturday afternoon, April 15, to com pete for the scholarships that the college is offering were shaken from our usual complacency Because we axe in college we are in clined to raise our eyebrows rather amusedly when anyone tells us how lueky we are to participate in the reli gious and cultural advantages which such an education offers us. We know that what they say is true, but what of it? We feel that getting an education is rather hard work, and, college or no college-, classes are, many times, things to be taken in a matter of fact way It was the strained, hopeful, yet anx ious eyes of those three hundred young students that made us realize how many, many people would give almost anything to be in our places Each girl manifest ed such a keen interest in everything about the college, and each seemed to have such a deep appreciation of the many good things that college could do for her, that we coidd not but be ashamed of our nonchalant attitude The depression seems only to have heightened the collegiate ambitions of these young girls. It seems that in passing through the successive stages of a college career we lose some of that fine enthusiasm and eagerness for knowledge that flourishes so abundantly in the hearts of those who newly enter our college portals and we need their fire and spirit to reawaken us constantly to the multitudinous op portunities for advancement that occur each college day. HERE IS CATHOLIC ACTION Loyola University is sponsoring an Apologetics contest for high school stu dents, and in so doing merits commen dation for placing a just emphasis upon that science which is concerned with the defence of the Catholic religion. In pre paring for participation in the contest, the .young men and women will recognize the great need for an intelligent under standing of the origins and doctrines of the Church to which they belong. Too many students enter college with the mistaken idea that now the study of religion proper can well be abandoned. Surely, they think, after twelve years a student should have acquired enough of that knowledge to suffice for the rest of his life. Subjectively this may be true. For himself, the understanding and ap preciation developed by his academic training maj' be adequate, since it is coupled with the gift of faith. He may not, like the doubting Thomas of a re cent gospel, ask to see, because he al ready believes. But it is not enough for him to go his way rejoicing and thank ing God for this greatest of graces; he has, in addition, an undeniable respon sibility. The importance of realizing that re sponsibility is not so apparent while one is still at college, for two reasons. For the most part, his friends are fellow stu dents or students from other Catholic institutions, and are therefore in agree ment with his views. Secondly, every bit of class work tends to substantiate the principles now his own. Here, where no dissenting voice is raised, a denial or questioning of some clearly defined truth seems stupidity. Since the verac ity of his belief is not challenged, the freshman or sophomore about to be sub jected to the prescribed course in apol ogetics considers the study unnecessary and impractical. It is only when he comes into contact with a mind that is too darkened by prejudices, too proud of its own finite ability, to see the truth, that the Catholic wants desperately a certain command and ready explanation of the principles of his religion. Now is the time, here is the opportunity of preparing adequately to meet this problem which will occur inevitably in the post-college days. ACTION At the general sodality meeting Friday morn ing, April 21, the college clubs which have been carrying on the various phases of sodality work presented their reports of what they have accomplished and are accomplishing. This plan of club supervision for sodality work has the enthusiastic approbation of Father Lord, the national sodality director. Among the activities to he reported arc the following; The altar display soon to be presented, and the Lenten weekly instructions on the Holy Week services, together with the pres ent weekly instructions on certain phases of lit urgy, sponsored by Eta Phi Alpha, the classical club. A number of students are also being in structed in the care of the sacristy. Publicity in the metropolitan and community newspapers, and the publicizing of the pamphlet- of-the-month, by the Press club, together with the publicizing of all college activities through the medium of the Skyscraper. The publication of the splendid, thoroughly Catholic literary quarterly, the Clepsydra, and the organization of the Charles L. O'Donnell Poetry Unit, by the Stylus club. A Catholic Girl Scout Leadership course, and the promotion of good sportsmanship as a re quisite for an ideal Catholic woman, by the W. A.A. and the Terrapins, who have also based their annual water carnival on the life of the American Indian, Catherine Tekaquitha, the Lily of the Mohawks, who is now being considered for canonization. Affiliation of the International Relations club with the International Peace Organization of the Carnegie Foundation for World peace. The organization of a choir by the Glee club and the singing of Tre Ore services at the Cenacle on Good Friday. The Art club's presentation of the exhibit of illuminated manuscripts, together with projects concerning Catholic art. Preparation by the Cecilians for supplying teachers for the Holy Spirit vacation school dur ing the coming summer months. Social work along musical lines is now being done by some of the members at the Madonna Center. Affiliation of the home economics department with the National Catholic Welfare Council, and the sponsoring of social service activities by Al pha Omicron. The promotion of interest in Catholic drama, together with work with the publicity committee in making Chicago and the nation-wide radio audience Mundelein-conscious. More publicity both on the air and in debates with teams of other colleges and universities as the contribution of the Debating club. The Sky-Line Guerin Prints Depict French Chateaus By Patricia Gillmore Four French prints, the work of the famous arehiteetui'al painter, Jules Guerin, hold places of honor in the ro mance language department, and bring something of the spirit of Old France in to our modern American college. M. Guerin who has made a specialty of painting beautiful buildings, both old and new, has caught the spirit of the medieval chateaus, and in the warmth of their sunset coloring he has blended the faded magnificence of the old chiv alry. One print is of the Chateau of Lange- uis, a fifteenth-century castle belonging to the last feudal baron to submit alle giance to the French crown. The castle is one of the best examples of military architecture in France. Its adjoining streets, once drenched with the blood of mighty conflicts, are now the undis turbed fairways of French peasants. Unlimited romance is inclosed within the massive walls of the Chateau of Luynes, erected on the site of an old Roman fort. Joynes, its architect and builder, was for a time a favorite of the boy King Louis XIII, and used his influ ence toward the erection of this castle. However, for displeasing the king's wife, Anne of Austria, he was thrown into prison and beheaded. Guerin's painting of the military Chateau of Amboise stands out in sharp contrast to the red-tiled roofs of the modern French cottages which surround it. Walls once stormed by invading Visigoths and Franks are scaled only by beautiful ivy. The artist's remarkable sense of color is admirably demon strated in this picture. The Chateau of Azay-le-Dideau at twilight is a drawing of exquisite beau ty apart from its historic significence. With the sunset lights upon it, it is a stately habitation, rather than a castle and a stronghold, and the solitary fish erman who closes his day's work by the stream at its base is symbolic of the peace and the quiet which have followed the storm of war. Green waters glimmer at me from a pale pool- enticingly they beckon, offering profit and pleasure,' but I, here on the side lines, ponder over such deceit; well I know it is chill and unkindly, seeming to laugh at my efforts to conquer it. V. M. * * * Among the definitions with a personal touch, was found the following: A curve is a straight line that has been bent. * * * Caeser was not so original. It is said of Cleo patra when she saw Mark Anthony, He came, she saw, she conquered. Instructor: Miss Klein, will you give a clear, vivid description of some person whom we ah know ? Miss Klein: Katherine Hepburn is a cross between Garbo and Dietrich, with a little dash of George Arliss. * * THINGS WE LIKE The smart battery of Easter bonnets that de scended upon the College Tuesday morning after vacation . . . the illuminated manuscript display on the eighth floor . . . the shiny, newly polished floors by the bookstore . . . the Stevens-Edgcwa- ter-Drake atmosphere of the comfy chairs on said floor . . . the new abode of the pamphlet rack.. (to say nothing of the new pamphlet) ... the great number of fellow also-trieds who missed the straight A average too I * * * Easter Saturday afternoon we were very much tempted to paraphrase someone or other: Bon nets, bonnets everywhere, and not a one to fit * * The family must abound in talent I The thir teen-year-old brother of one of our promising sophomores recently contributed to the family name by announcing that the new taxpayer's song is: Let Me Lie On That Levee. THR PRFSS OF CIRCUMSTANCES The ears of the college are open for news With a hey and a ho and a nonnie, O The cubs and the vet'rans have worn out their shoes, And tlie press grinds on sac bonnic, Ol Oh who will bring me a headline or two? With a hey and a ho and a nonnie, O Things that are printable never are new, And the press grinds on sac bonnie, O The chief puts her pencil behind her right ear, With a hey and a ho and a nonnie, O The rub of it all is that now spring is here. And the press grinds on sae bonnie, O The grades are just out; it's no time for a joke With a hey and a ho and a nonnie, O But we'll fill every column if all of us choke, And the press grinds on sac bonnic, Ol There's a ting-a-ling-ling, and we go to the 'phone, With a hey and a ho and a nonnie, O The printer is there, and he lets out a groan, While the clock ticks on sae bonnie, O I've broken the press; I am sorry, you know. (With a liey and a ho and a nonnie, O ) We wanted to smash it a long time ago, And chew up the pieces sae bonnie, O * * * The Skyscraper staff has a special honor roll of its own on which are inscribed the names of the feature editor and the exchange editor, who received A's in European history. They are joy fully awaiting Phi Beta Kappa keys, or, at least, maxima cum laude as a prefix on their degrees. * * Chemical formula for a well-known fruit BA NA2. * * * The absent-minded professor has nothing on Elaine Switzer who walked nonchalantly into her 12 o'clock class as it was being dismissed at 10 to 1, having spent the 12 o'clock period in the library. Cheerio everybody, Spring has come
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1933-04-28 (2)
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