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THE SKYSCRAPER THE SKYSCRAPER Official Monthly Newspaper of MUNDELEIN COLLEGE 6363 Sheridan Road Chicago, Illinois munhelein Chicago's College for Women Under the Direction of the Sisters of Charity, B. V. M. Application made for entry as Second Class Matter at the Post Office at Chi cago, Illinois, under the Act of March 3, 1879. 1.25 the year. VOL. I FRIDAY, MAY 29, 1931 No. 5 Editor Rhea Moustakis News Editor Margaret Roche Society Editor Janet Ruttenberg Feature Editor Irene O'Connell Athletic Editor Glenna Mae Hoctor Sky-Line Editor Doris Barnett Reporters: Gloria Barry, Marjorie Dee, Pauline Duzeski, Ber- tille McEvoy, Justine Feely, Eileen Gleason, Jane Gramlich, Mildred Hora, Margaret Hoyne, Marjorie Johnson, Elaine Kram bles, Evelyn Lincoln, Ann Maloy, Theresa Maguire, Angela Matter, Marion Pearson, Mary Tileston, Mary Toohey. Telephone: Briargate 3800 On May 30, however, the Church celebrates the feast of one of the greatest heroines of history, one against whom men have tried, uncon- vincingly, to level disparaging criticism. Joan of Arc embraced a lost cause and, alone, she defended it against the world. Brave, beautiful, and persevering, the Maid of Orleans rises out of the past, an arresting example of fine womanhood, an ideal for every modern young woman to look to. It is significant that May 30 is both the five hundredth anniversary of the death of Joan of Arc and Memorial Day. She was a soldier, too, and it was the spirit of Joan of Arc that inspired the soldiers of France to carry on in 191c it was the love of a great ideal. This spirit should not exist only in time of war; it is perfectly compatible with peace time, for it is not belligerent but militant, and we of the Church militant need the courage of a Joan of Arc to meet the trials of everyday life and in the face of utter despair, to trust to the Providence of God. 'AS A MAN THINKETH' RETROSPECT When the apostolic delegate, the Most Reverend Pietro Fumasoni- Biondi, visited Mundelein he spoke not only of the unusual beauty of our magnificent building, but he also seemed quite impressed with all the wonderful things which the students have accomplished during this first year. As yet we have been too busy, too occupied to take time in think ing over the many happenings which have taken place since September. But now that this fact has been pointed out to us, we realize that it has been a most eventful year a year of successful activities. We have made a good beginning, we have set the precedent for the years to come. Our work has been serious and we have placed our hearts in all our strivings, so that we could establish a school spirit of which we might be as proud as we are of our beautiful school building. In the fall of the year, there stood just a great, towering edifice, void as yet of the atmosphere of a school. We, the first students, came and started with it on the journey of its career as a college. In the whirlwind of events that followed, the months quickly slipped away, until now we find ourselves taking our final examinations. Now comes the dedication for which we have waited so long. Most buildings are dedicated when they are as yet unoccupied. But we have more than just the bare build ing to dedicate, we have also a full year of school activities. In dedicat ing Mundelein College we shall also dedicate all our strivings, our hopes, and our achievements of this first year to the honor and glory of God. It is remarkable what really great literary men and critics have ad dressed the student body here at Mundelein. Father Charles L. O'Don nell, Theodore Maynard, and Charles Phillips, among them, have given splendid lectures on the works of contemporary Catholic authors. We, the students, have been distinctly impressed by these men and by the valuable message each one left behind him. Our attention has been called to the fact that, of the hundreds of books coming off the press daily, many are trivial and some are both philosophically and psycholog ically unsound. We know from experience that a large number of young people who are confirmed book lovers are convinced that they can read anything without injurious effects, and many of them feel that they must read all the best sellers. If we would only realize it, it is not the best sellers which count, but the best books. The Catholic Church has preserved the best in the arts and in liter ature for civilization down through the ages and it is continuing this practice today. We have many writers of our own who are swelling the volume of Catholic literature and whose work is recognized by the whole world. Chesterton, Belloc, Agnes Repplier, and Alice Meynell are names which stand for literary achievement. As Catholic students in a Catholic college, then, let's get acquainted with Catholic writers and keep abreast of the times. SHADOWS XJhe Sky-jCine RERUM NOVARUM Since this month we celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the famous Encyclical of Leo XIII, Rerum Novarum, it might be well to consider the relation of this document on the conditions of labor, to the Catholic college students of America. Do we, who are the future employers and employees of this country, know the principles laid down in Rerum No varum? We learn that the Pontiff emphasizes justice and charity, and reminds us that it is our duty to deal fairly with one another under all circumstances. On one point he is strikingly definite: Let it be taken for granted that workman and employer should, as a rule, make free arrangements, and in particular should agree freely as to wages; never theless, there is a dictate of natural justice more imperious and ancient than any bargain between man and man, that remuneration should be sufficient to maintain the wage-earner in reasonable and frugal comfort. If through necessity or fear of a worse evil the workman accepts harder conditions because an employer or contractor will afford him no better, he is made the victim of force and injustice. The words reasonable and frugal comfort ring in our ears when we see the starving bread lines in our cities, when we read of the intol erable conditions in Russia, and when we reflect upon the almost universal economic depression. The law of charity does not enter at all into present economic problems and the law of justice is almost universally disre garded. That the working man has a right to a living wage and that the employer has a duty to give it to him, is a sound principle which has been carefully, we will not say definitely, shelved. Economists today, in seek ing a remedy for the tragic situation confronting them, are beginning to realize that the principles brought out in the Pontiff's Encyclical forty years ago, if applied to the present situation, will prove the only satis factory remedy. But let it not be said that only the economists are realiz ing it. Every Catholic student in the United States who expects some day to enter into industrial life should have a practical, working knowl edge of the Encyclical and a definite understanding of the laws of justice and charity as applied to industry. FIVE HUNDRED YEARS We hear much today about the depression of ideals among the youth in America since the World War, and the young people are partly justi fied in saying that they have been robbed of these ideals by the passing generation. The vicious crime wave so widespread at present goes far toward confirming our pessimism. Writers in recent years have even tried to destroy the characters of the men and women in history who have heretofore been regarded as heroes. Coming events cast their shadows before, we are told, and sure enough, shadows are already beginning to appear. In fact, we bumped into a rather large one the other day. Its vague outline seemed to indicate that it was a book, and immediately we surmised it. The Year Book, of course We'll have it soon. Think how delightful it will be to thumb through its pages as we dreamily recall the many events and activities of our first year at Mundelein. However, we were interrupted by an impatient little shadow that insisted on being noticed. It was a book, too the Clepsydra. We found it difficult to make out its shadowy pages, but from what wc did see, we expect some clever essays and stories when we finally have it in June. Suddenly, a black, terrifying outline appeared. At first we recoiled in horror; but then, summoning up our courage, we walked up and accepted what this ghastly figure handed us. It was something blue oh, in more senses than one and there were words written across it. We strained our eyes and finally made out the fol lowing, EXAMINATION BOOK. Then we fainted Presently a bright light appeared and we awakened. Standing before us was another shadow, yes, but a proud, glowing one, with brilliant rays darting from beneath its dusky outline, a banner with Honors Day written across it. But encountering all these shadows lias wearied us and we feel sleepy. Then a last shadow appears. It has the outline of a boat and it seems to beckon to us away across blue, rippling distances. We are lost in the happy contemplation of the final event of the year the boat trip WHAT WILL YOU DO? The records of the Chicago Board of Education and the census of many parishes made recently at the behest of His Eminence Cardinal Mundelein have emphasized the fact that thousands of Catholic children are in public schools, where no attention is given to their religious training. The Catholic Instruction League, organized in 1912 by the Reverend John M. Lyons, S. J., has conducted thirty-five centers during the past year in Chicago where weekly classes are maintained throughout the year. The student members of Ciscora have entered this work in large numbers during the past two years. To speak as accurately as possible, we believe that there are about three hundred twenty-five students now engaged in this work. Among their numbers arc twenty students of Mundelein College, who have conducted classes at St. Boniface, Maria Addolorata, Madonna Center, and Holy Family. The work of Mundelein's Catechetical Committee has been greatly appre ciated, but as summer is approaching, plans are being made for six social centers scattered throughout the city. The student members of Ciscora will conduct various classes, the emphasis being on games and other forms of recreation for the children. The satisfaction one receives from doing this work more than makes up for the time and effort involved; any student who has conducted catechism classes this winter will vouch for that. Monday, May 25, the Catechetical and Social Service Committee sponsored a trip to All Saints Guild Hall, which is conducted by the Reverend John Doody, pastor of All Saints, and the Reverend William Desmond. The social service work done in this center is perhaps the finest accomplishment of such work in the city. The students from Rosary College and Saint Mary's High School have cooperated generously with the work of the zealous priests. Mundelein, too, has had a share in this work, but the summer schedule requires more volunteers. To further the cause, the Right Reverend Bernard J. Sheil and the Catholic Youth Organization propose to operate four Catholic summer schools with a combined staff of one hundred teachers. The schools, which will lay special stress upon kindergarten, handicraft, and gymnasium work, will be open from 9:30 to 11:30 a. m. five days of the week for six weeks, beginning July 6. Students may sign up for service daily or for only one or two days each week. Will you give a few hours of your time this summer to a work in which our reverend Cardinal and our Bishop are so evidently interested? You will gain immeasurably. It is more than social ser vice, it is real missionary work and it brings the missioner's eternal reward. Why not look into the matter and offer your services either to the Catholic Youth Organization or to All Saints Guild? The flowers that bloom in the spring are lovely until they begin to grow in biology exams, says the Banshee. The Dramatic Reporter informs us that the Laetare Players have organ ized a campaign to furnish the stage In the Little Theatre. They have ac quired, to date, three tulips from the ten-cent store. Needed Inventions A system where by fountain pens could be lowered from the seventh to the fourth floors for refilling. A block and tackle ar rangement through the windows is suggested, and of course one could buy a bottle of ink. The Banshee. Cream skimmed from freshman papers: She had brown hair of medium size, which shone with happiness. The postmaster was a tall man with a mouth full of character. The speaker addressed his well- filled, enthusiastic audience in the college auditorium. One of his most important works was his autobiography written by him self. Etymologists discovered the re mains of an ancient civilization when they excavated. Mosquitoes can sing When they're planning to sting, Bees, when they're gathering honey, It's easy for me, As you plainly see. To sing when I want to be funny. Nemo. Whoever started the legend about the corner of State and Madison streets being the busiest in the world never saw the end of our steam-table at noon-time. The Banshee. * * * Student Shall we walk to the cem etery? Other Student That's a grave ques tion. O. Kay. * * A freshman described our lovely juniors at the Prom as dressed in shimmering satins and bellowing taf fetas. Times when our memory fails us when we try to remember the excuse we had for not finishing our homework, while the professor waits, not so pa tiently. The Banshee. Oh there is nothing I'd not trade This time of year, for a decent grade. Nemo. If brevity is the soul of wit, said the weary junior, why do English teachers insist on thousand-word term papers ? The Banshee. In Anglo Saxon: Professor Where do you find the past participle of a strong verb? Student In the back of the book. Immunity, wrote a student in her examination paper, is a contrary sus ceptibility to disease. There are three types of immunity: doctors, nurses, and antitoxin. Goodbye, goodbye, dear Sky-Line We've answered to your call. But now we're off for a couple of months. Cheerio, Peter and Paul. We have just read in a student's paper the account of a young lady who wore a gray dress and a choral hat. Seems to us this hat would go better with the bellowing taffetas men tioned elsewhere in this column. The last word. That's mine Good-bye, Sky-Line Night Owl.
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