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Page Four THE SKYSCRAPER Sept. 25,1963 Are You Reading More But Enjoying It Less? by Mary Ellen Cronin Careful investigation of every college student on this reporter's block has revealed a jarring statistic by the time the average senior gradu ates, she has encountered 17.2 reading lists If this fact does not jar you off the library bench, consider: don't such reading lists interfere with freedom of choice? Who's going to pay all those overdue book fines? And whatever happened to Soupy Sales comic books? Skyxcrapcr Photo by Rac Paul THE LATEST IN COMPACT, economy transportation is the J. C. Higgins cycle. Mary Ellen Scott (left), jun ior, and Winnie Piber, sophomore, demonstrate the easy-to-park features and the spacious, comfortable wicker basket for easy book conveyance. Coulottes and loose-fitting jumpers as well as wrap-around skirts are the wisest cycling apparel. Both girls plan to take full advantage of riding until winter sets in. SAC Takes Stand Urges Support of Civil Rights Bill The SAC, in accordance with the letter-writing program of the NFCCS Social Action Secretariat and at the suggestion of Roy Wil- kins of the NAACP, has written to Senator Everett Dirksen and Con gressmen Paul Sendley, Elmer Hoffman, Paul McClory, Robert Mc- Loskey, John Anderson and Edward Derwinski, urging their support of the Civil Rights Bill, S1731. The SAC members took the stand that Equal rights for all Americans is a basic, constitutional principle which we must all support or stand as hypocrites . . . the public ac commodations provision must re ceive the full support of our Illinois St u5crapina5 One of the most thrilling things about freshman orientation, dearies, was Sheila Prindiville's sudden loss of vocal power. For those of us who know her well, the full tragedy of this was apparent. Soapbox Sheila, as she is affectionately known, spent the entire week unable to communi cate except in the barest whisper; this, however, did not daunt our girl. She has probably the most eloquent whisper east of Julie London. We asked Sheila whether this affliction was the result of a cold, a virus or merely overuse. Eyeing us cynically, she whispered, Oh, ha, )ia American-Institutions-That-Can-Be-Replaced Dept.: Again, for the third straight year, we were not chosen Miss America. The reasons for this phenomenon are open to speculation; we hold with the it's all poli tics theory. At any rate, we have a few succinct observations to make. First of all, isn't it an awesome thought that the ten young women we see up there with Affable Old Bert are the most talented in the nation? Think, if you will, of the losers The whole idea is staggering Secondly, we wondered about those ten words the finalists chose from. (The winner, you will recall, chose humility.) All ten were lovely words, but we often suspected that the contestant had forgotten her word mid-speech. Every one came out for home, mother and the U.S. If we had been choosing, we would have made up our own word. Schmaltz. Brave Men Are Made, Not Born: Our heartiest welcome to fellow- slave Bob Bassi, the youthful bon vivant who leaped over The Wall and writes our newest column, The Sticking Place. You, my fine young man, are a credit to college men everywhere, and you are deserving of the undying adulation of the 1,200 females of this institution, whose age- old question has finally been answered: Yes, Virginia, there is a Loyola To you, Pioneer Bassi, welcome Three-Men-to-Every-Girl-and-Isn't-It-Unfair Dept.: Rae Paul tells us she has formed a new combo, the Countdowns, three swingin' males and Rae herself at piano. They are for hire for all occasions, play pop, jazz and twist, and are thinking of expanding. All of which leads us to regret the fight we put up when we were seven and our mother suggested that piano lessons might be a wise investment Meanwhile, Back in Juvenile Court: Unfortunately, when we were still a part of that human group known as teendom, we were caught doing 56 in a 45-m.p.h. zone on the Outer Drive. Our policeman (we grew to call him that out of habit) insisted that because of some sort of discrimination or other, we had to show up in juvenile court with our parent or guardian Sept. 11. Trembling with fear, because we had never been in court before, and feeling very contrite, because we didn't like it at all, we found ourselves surrounded by duck-tail haircuts and leather jackets and teenies of all ages and sizes. We went before the judge, look ing wholesome (in comparison to everyone else) and scared (because we really were ). He was a very patient and wise judge, and he commuted our sentence to only 8 because it was our first offense and because we looked so wholesome and scared. We emerged unscathed psychologically, but we might never watch Day in Court again. Hopefully, we will not get any more traffic tickets, either Pandora representatives. This more than any other provision will free Ne groes from discrimination. Enforced school integration is also urged by the SAC, being Sec ond only to the public accommoda tions title in furthering civil rights in America. Another important aspect of this bill is to adopt an amendment to it which would replace the Presi dent's Committee on Equal Employ ment Opportunity with a national FEPC. The establishment of such a commission would ensure equal employment to all races. There would not be limited funds or man power, nor would it be hesitant to exercise its full power. The letter also supports that as pect of the bill that provides for equal opportunity for Negroes to qualify as voters. ... Voting rights (are) also of great impor tance in securing the inalienable rights of all United States citi zens, they observe. The letter was prepared by Donna Erhard, civil rights chair man of the NFCCS campus commit tee, and brought before the SAC Aug. 6. To date, replies from Anderson, Derwinski, Dirksen and McClory have been received. Similar letters to the remaining Republican con gressmen from Illinois are in preparation. The hapless freshman is the stu dent most painfully affected by her encounters with the reading list. As a high school senior, she was deluged with comprehensive bibli ographies from her English teacher, her Sodality moderator, her counselor and (if she was wise) her personal psychologist. Now, thinking she's well-armed, she enters college, only to be del uged with further suggestions about her outside reading even by her calculus and gym teachers. She can produce at a moment's notice a list of books pertaining to the epic, safe driving or Dr. Spock's most noted critics. In fact, she some times yearns for a reading list of best-known reading lists, to some what eliminate her confusion. Book lists themselves can some times make fascinating reading. Such titles as The Role of Nutri tional Deficiencies in Tibia Growth, or Uber die Hypothesen welche der Geometrie zu Grunde Liegen afford hours of hearty, therapeutic laughter. The over-use of reading lists and the ensuing havoc wrecked on stu dents, have become such vital prob- Mothers Plan Social Events Plans on the Mundelein Women's Auxiliary agenda include two par ent get-togethers. The Freshman Mothers' Tea, to be held Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. in the Social Room, will offer to the moth ers of the class of '67 the oppor tunity to become acquainted with the Auxiliary and the SAC. Sis ter Mary Ann Ida, B.V.M., presi dent, Sister Mary Assisium, B.V.M., dean of students, Mrs. Waldo Mc- Cabe, president of the Auxiliary and Sheila Prindiville, SAC presi dent, will address the mothers. Mrs. Gerald Grant is acting chair man of the tea. All freshman mothers are invited. Next on the list is the Parents' Get-acquainted Party. From 6-8 p.m., Oct. 13, Auxiliary members and the faculty will greet the par ents and friends of Mundelein stu dents in McCormick Lounge. Mrs. Bruneau Heirich is serving as chairman of the cocktails and buffet affair. Donations are 2.50. Sister Mary Philippa To Study High School English Programs Sister Mary Philippa, former chairman of the English de partment, has been appointed to as sume study of the new methods of teaching English in the secondary schools. In preparation for this job Sister is attending an English Cur riculum in the Secondary Schools workshop on the down state cam pus of the University of Illinois. After completing her study at Il linois, Sister will travel across the country investigating advanced English teaching methods used in parochial high schools. At the end of her year of travel, by Mary O'Malley B.V.M., Sister's information will be used in the development of new and better methods of teaching high school English in B.V.M. schools through out the country. Sister received her A.B. from Marquette University and her A.M. and Ph.D. from the Catholic Uni versity of America. While at Mun delein she enriched the English de partment through the addition of new teachers, new courses and vari ous innovations such as the lecture series aimed at helping the seniors review for comprehensives. lems that they are currently the subject of much discussion in edu cational circles. If you are inter ested in delving a little more deeply into the subject, I have compiled a brief listing of essays and magazine articles . . . UN Rep. To View Small Countries Perplexing problems in small countries are currently making the headlines. Mundelein students will have an opportunity to discover the role of the United Nations in as sisting these developing nations, when Dr. Rahat Bokhari speaks here Oct. 9 at 10:30 a.m. Dr. Bokhari, born in Lahore, Pakistan and a graduate of the Dr. Rahat Bokhari University of Punjab in Pakistan, is presently resident representative to the UN. He is also director of the UN Special Fund Programs and of the UN Information Center in Ceylon. Working for the United Nations since 1948, Dr. Bokhari has served on several committees dealing with underdeveloped countries. In 1956 he was a member of the United Na tions team which supervised the plebiscite held in Togoland to deter mine the views of the population toward independence. He has served on the UN Technical Assistance Board in Sundan and in Saudi Ara bia and Kuwait. Casual Dress Lor, jj (jreqory if Auditorium 51* M. SUricU Hi
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