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THE SKYSCRAPER March 23, 1934 THE SKYSCRAPER Official Semi-Monthly Newspaper of MUNDELEIN COLLEGE 6363 Sheridan Road Chicago, Illinois Mundelein Chicago's College For Women Under the Directioi. of the Sisters of Charity, 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. IV MARCH 23 No. 9 Editors-in-Chicf Evelyn Lincoln, Justine Feely News Editor .. Charlotte Wilcox Assistants . Mary O'Brien, Dorothy O'Donnell Feature Editor Ann Lally Make-up Editor - Jane Spalding Exchanges Marion Mulligan Sodality . ..Virginia Meagher Art Joan Limburg Athletics - - ..Irene Lavin Assistant Loretta Brady Circulation Manager Margaret Mahoney Reporters: Katherine Brennan, Marie Bushnell, Roberta Christie, Margaret Cleary, Eileen Hettinger, Laetitia Kalisz, Jane Malkemus, Mary Frances Malone, Jean Keever, Rosemary McVey, Bernice Meany, Doretta Roche, Mary Catherine Rose, Gertrude Scanlan, Mary Cath erine Schmelzer, Louise Teich. Telephone: Briargate 3800 AND ON THE THTRD DAY T-TOW often do we wonder, when the world seems to close about us with chill dreariness, whether there ever was a case so hopeless or depressing as ours? These times come to all of us, and they are the hours when more especially we should re call the story of the Passion and Death of Christ. They are the hours when we can find renewed courage and hope by recalling the joy of Easter. We know that the men and women who followed Christ lived as truly as our dear friends live today, and when we consider the utter despair that filled their hearts at His death, we consider a grief far more dreadful than any we may know. And then came Easter morning, and all the hearts that were broken were mended; all the pain that had been torturing their souls was eased and forgotten, and the realization of the joy of deliverance was overwhelming. We still have a week before we celebrate the feast of the Resurrection, a week dur ing which we may prepare for the difficul ties and sorrows of days to come, by med itating fervently upon the sorrows of Christ and His dearest friends. If we have been careless about attending Lenten devotions, let us make up for it now. With no classes during Holy Week we should surely be able to attend the services of the Church on Holy Thursday, make the Tre Ore on Good Friday, and be present at the beauti ful liturgical ceremonies of Holy Satur day. And then, if we have followed Christ through the pain and sorrow of Holy Week, He will share with us His joy on Easter Sunday. The happiness that wells up in our hearts, then, on Easter morning will find its way to Him in a hymn of praise and love so deep and full that the angels themselves will envy its beauty. ARE WE READY? QETERMINED to make its third an nual card party the biggest success of the school year, the Student Activities Council, in opening its ticket drive this week, is counting upon the cooperation of every Mundelein student. Just how, then, are we going to show our support? Primarily, we should dis pose of as many tickets as possible, and assist, if we are able, in securing patrons and door prizes. But what is equally important, is that we develop a really enthusiastic booster spirit. The Council looks to us to make this party the biggest success in the school's history. Let's do what they expect. LET US SEEK SUCCESS TTNDOUBTEDLY when the questing young man of the Gospel story slowly turned his back upon the Master of bitter sweet words, he was evaluating the pleas ure of costly tunics and the satisfaction of well-filled coffers. He fervently desired to be perfect, but, he queried, must perfec tion mean the way of poverty and oblivion ? Fifteen centuries later a brilliant young university professor, rich in the possession of intellectual wealth, was being annoyed by a persistent beggar's questioning: What doth it profit a man if he gain the whole world and suffer the loss of his own soul? Francis Xavier was determined to bring the world to his feet; why, then, should Ignatius cloud his dreams of suc cess with prattlings about his, Xavier's, soul? The outcome of the two young men is so well-known that it is virtually a classic example of the advisability of annually ob serving Vocation week. In preferring his earthly riches to the advice of the Naz- arene, the one sank so far into oblivion that he is nameless, except for the sorry appelation of the rich young man. The other, however, finally felt the truth of the beggar's plea and determined to embrace this truth even though it meant, apparently, the flinging away of material renown. And his end? Today the Christian world rec ognizes as one of her greatest conquerors, Francis Xavier, the apostle of the Indies. Throughout time Xavier will have a world at his feet. Strangely enough, one single incident was responsible for the success of one man and the failure of the other; the Bib lical youth refused the personal guidance of Christ, and Francis accepted it. It is not so important to outline for col lege women the three states to which voca tion is ultimately reduced, for it is the un usual collegian who has not cherished dreams of what she is going to do, and more or less definite plans as to how she will accomplish it. However, what needs to be stressed is the undeniable fact that the guiding Pres ence of Christ is necessary for success in any walk of life. Let us prepare for the career that is so fascinating; plan for that ideal home-to-be; look beyond convent walls to the convent chapel. But in all of our preparations, plans, and dreams, let us be wise enough to seek the unfailing and kindly guidance of One Who is tre mendously interested in our plans and in us. By all means let us aim at success, but first, let us seek its source. Almost one-fourth of the 1853 women students registered at the university of Nebraska are employed in some kind of outside work, according to Miss Amanda Hepner, dean of women. Highlights of the Collegiate World ' FHREE professors and 150 students at Akron university are hanging their heads in shame since they carelessly signed a petition to have said heads cut off. The editors of the college paper launched the stunt to see how many would sign the petition before reading it. VOW that the freshmen have vetoed the child labor amendment, perhaps they will turn their attention to a problem being debated by the forensic enthusiasts at Con cordia College, Moorehead, Minnesota: Resolved: That a house burns up and not down. 'T'HE authorities in Japan are becoming more and more convinced that a univer sity is no place for coeds. In a recent schol arship examinatin at Moiji university, a girl took first honors. 7 ITH the quarterlies looking up like a dark cloud behind the joys of Easter vacation, it may be well to observe that students in Switzerland get a double dose of examinations. They must pass them at the beginning of the school year as well as as its close. And speaking of Switzerland, universities there are run on a bilingual basis, and not infrequently assignments are given in as many as three languages, usu ally English, French, and German. BY THE WAY They are there before the 8:15 classes in the morning. Noontime finds them pres ent in numbers. Some even linger until after the Community prayers at five o'clock. Yes, since the beginning of Lent, from eight in the morning till six at night there is not an hour during which some student is not making the Way at the Cross in the College chapel. A forceful rebuke, we think, to those who would bewail the collegiate sophisti cate. From the top ringlet of her personality wave to the polished wooden heels of her fashionable sport oxfords, she personified the correct proportion of style and good taste. Passing down the stairs she flicked a candy paper into a nearby corner, and nonchalantly proceeded on her way. Un fortunately, the picture was spoiled. Lit tle things can reveal such tell-tale flaws. We have just discovered the reason for examinations, term papers, etc. In writing about what constitutes an ideal girl, a fea ture columnist recently stated: She must be intelligent. She must read and study and make herself an interesting and agree able companion. A pretty face does not atone for an empty head. Of course, we knew it all the time, but there is a satisfac tion in sharing the opinion with Dorothy Dix. It is encouraging to know that some one appreciates the power of the press. In planning their social functions and pro ductions, a number of the organizations of the college include a thoughtful invitation to the press. Draw your own conclusions. The Sky-Line INFORMATION PLEASE I Will you tell me the name of the Japanese Consul, the Japanese President, and the Japanese Ambassador, please? queried the sweet feminine voice over the telephone. Certainly, answered the obliging man at the Tribune Public Service Bureau, and to the ad miring astonishment of the freshman (did you guess that it was a freshman?) he announced the names immediately. And now, he continued, perhaps you'll tell me why you want to know, and why the 90 others who have called are so suddenly interested in the Japanese officials? Ninety, gasped the freshman, and am I the ninety-first? She was duly contrite. But, you see, it was a history assignment and we simply HAD to know. I called the Consul's home, but he was out for the evening. (We can imagine several places the Consul might have gone after the fiftieth call.) * * * Professor, in philosophy: All knowledge begins in wonder, does it not, Miss Smith? Miss Smith: Yes, Father. Professor: And it usually ends there, doesn't it? * * * Here lie the bones of Sallie Jones Who came around one time, And trilled a song in blithesome tones, As we made up the line. * * * Prof.(to habitually late student) I suppose you have a dozen excuses for being late. Student I'm terribly sorry, professor, but I could think of only nine. * * * First Art Student (exhibiting pen sketch) How do you like my drawing of a baby giraffe? Second Art Student That isn't a baby giraffe. It's a faun. First Art Student Oh, well That's the same thing. * * * DEALING WITH INSOMNIA IN THE SHAKESPEAREAN MANNEE I. Preparation of the Pillow A. Pummel the pillow sufficiently 1. So that it may be duly chastened and 2 Properly submissive to the peculiar contour of one's head and neck. B. Settle into the depths with a Lay on, Lay on II. Handling the problem of the neighbor's radio. A. Welcome all strains of syncopation as 1. Music that gentler on the spirit lies than tired eyelids upon tired eyes. 2. This produces a most pleasant effect and eliminates the necessity of stuffing one's ears with cotton. XXI. Treatment of the disturbng thoughts such as those of unfinished homework. A. Screw your courage to the sticking place. B. Cite aloud: Avaunt and quit my sight Why, so being gone I am myself again IV. Adoption of the proper mood. A. Dwell upon the merit of sleep Sleep that knits up the ravelled sleeve of care V. All this effort is conducive to a con dition of exhaustion which cannot fail to induce sleep Balm of hurt minds, sore labour's bath. A. And so with an Out into the night '' the insomniac floats to dream land. Rest, rest, perturbed spirit M. C. * * TRUE WORTH Any girl can be gay. In a swanky coupe, In a taxi they all can be jolly. But the girl worth while Is the girl who can smile When she's traveling home in a trolley.
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1934-03-23 (2)
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