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THE SKYSCRAPER February 20, 1935 THE SKYSCRAPER Official Semi-Monthly Newspaper of MUNDELEIN COLLEGE 6363 Sheridan Road Chicago, Illinois Mundelein Chicago's College For Women Under the Direction 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. V FEBRUARY 20, 1935 NO. 7 gVssaciatcd r goUcaiatc ffircss - 1914 . :l. ;g .M ,il. 1935 - - ALL-CATHOLIC HONORS Telephone: Briargate 3800 STAFF Editor-In-Chic f Ann Lally Associates: Irene Lavin, Virginia Meagher, Marion Mulligan Managing Editor , Charlotte Wilcox Assistant Dorothy O'Donnell News Editors: Jean McKeever, Mary Catherine Rose Features Jane Spalding, Jane Malkemus Assistants: Gladys Henry, Genevieve DelBeccaro Alumnae Mary O'Brien Exchanges Virginia Meagher Athletics Irene Lavin Assistant Gertrude Rafferty Business Manager Jane Spalding Reporters: Catherine Heerey, Eileen Hettinger, Elizabeth Higgins, Laetitia Kalisz, Betty Kel so, Elenor Loarie, Anna Marie Masterson, Mary Rita Murphy, Catherine- Ott, Dorothy Sigman, Ann Ellen Smith. Let's Be Activity Conscious ANY educators and most students agree that participation in extra curricular events is an almost necessary corollary of the regular academic schedule. Certainly, a survey of our own student body would lead to the conclusion that such participation develops leadership, fos ters valuable interests, and lends much en joyment to collegiate life. Inevitably, however, we find two types of students, representative of the two ex tremes those who belong to too many ac tivities, and those who belong to none at all. The former, because of the multiplic ity of their interests, are unable to enter whole heartedly into the work of any of them. Owing to lack of time for concen trated effort and cooperation, they contri bute nothing valuable to the clubs and these can do little for them as individuals. At the other extreme is the student who takes no part in the program of any school organization. Study and attendance at classes and assemblies constitute the whole of her college routine. She segregates herself from the student body, associates with only a few chosen friends or acquaint- ances, and misses the definitely valuable social and intellectual contacts which the various activities afford. With the beginning of a new semester, the time has come to remedy both situa tions. The wise, many-activitied student will limit her interest to include only those clubs in which she is genuinely interested and from which she actually expects to de rive benefit. The unaffiliated student, with a semes ter of experience behind her, should be able to find among the many organizations in the College one or two groups, member- Can Catholic Ideals Be Inculcated Into The Secular Press? NCE again, as February holds prom inence, a wave of enthusiastic sup port for the Catholic press is sweeping the country. We who are approached through that particular branch calculated to inter est Catholic students, are not immune. However, while, theoretically, the aver age thoughtful collegian appreciates Cath olic journalism and has developed to a fair degree a Catholic-press-consciousness, he often fails to manifest a practical appli cation of this appreciation and conscious ness through an intelligent interest in the secular press. For directly, as a member of the reading public, and directly, as an ad vocate of Catholic standards and ideals, he owes to the secular press a definite obliga tion of constructive criticism, intelligent interpretation, and earnest encouragement. Yet, how far does the collegian's know ledge of the press extend? With a view toward appreciating more the opportunities of his own press, has he studied the condi tions under which journalism is laboring in other countries? Does he know, for instance, that Great Rritain indirectly, but most competent ly controls the policy of the press by rigid libel laws? That in Japan, once an official dictum has been pronounced, printed vari ance of opinion is out of the question? That the personal representative of 11 Duce, who himself is thoroughly familiar with the workings of a newspaper, meets every day the members of the press, dic tating not only the policy, but also the ac tual format of their papers? That the Rus sian press is so dominated by, and dedi cated to the promotion of Communism, that editorial office may be held only by those professedly of that party? That Herr Hitler's curtailment of the liberty of the German press only in so far as it affects the Fatherland in cludes the exclusion of all foreign corre spondents from press conference, the daily issuance of printed instructions as to how and what shall be featured or played down; and, finally, that any editor deviating from these instructions of the Nazist chief is quietly eliminated ? These facts cannot but help, by their very contrast, to place our own secular press in a new light for the collegian. We heartily approve the observance of Catholic Press month; moreover, we be lieve that the support of Catholic journal ism commands the primary interest of every student. However, we do maintain that because of tlie benefits so derived, he assumes a grave secondary obligation to ward the secular press in the three-fold duty of criticism, interpretation, and en couragement as an expression of those ideals inculcated by Catholic journalism. It is one thing to condemn the secular press for misstatement of fact and for sen sationalism. It is quite another to demand recognition of abuse and constructive re form. Criticism and persistence through the columns of the secular press went far toward establishing the success of the Legion of Decency. Similar criticism and persistence, coupled with honest apprecia tion where appreciation is due, will pro mote the ideals of Catholic journalism in the organs of the secular press. ship in which will further her scholastic interests and provide an opportunity for a certain amount of organized social ac tivity. The decision should not be dif ficult, and the results are assured. Here and There Among Our Periodicals .ECAUSE this is Catholic Press Month, we have decided to devote our column to a review of several of the Catholic periodicals which are regularly subscribed to by our College library. These are not the only Catholic magazines that are in the periodical room, but they are typical of the best in Catholic periodical literature. iINCE the Extension- Magazine is the official organ of the home mis sions, it contains a number of articles es pecially adapted to the use of sociology stu dents. Each issue boasts several stimulat ing short stories and special features which will interest every member of your family. OR those juniors and seniors who are studying education with the hope of eventually becoming teachers, we should like to recommend a perusal of The Cath olic School Journal. It contains many helpful and novel articles relating to educa tional problems. There is an especially fine one in the February issue on The Aim of the Catholic Liberal Arts college. commonweal is a familiar publica tion in all Catholic college circles. Be ing a weekly review of literature, the arts, and public affairs, it covers a wide range of topics which are always written in a lucid and able manner. Incidentally, the magazine is printed in large bold-face type on non-gloss paper, two factors which add much to the reader's enjoyment. The Sign is a magazine which has stepped to the first rank among Catholic periodicals within the last few years. It has an excellent question box service, and an invigorating page devoted to excerpts from a variety of other publica tions. Just now, a series of splendid ar ticles by Hilaire Belloc, dealing with the chief personages in the religious history of seventeenth century Europe, should at tract many readers. VI-1IZ SkVLllsllZ Ballad O gather round me, while I tell A tale of friendship fine, Of students bright as any yet Who go to Mundelein. Mary is a junior sweet. Though timid when alone; Anne, as stout and brave a girt As ever you have known. Upon the seventh floor one day I'erchanced they there to talk When to-wards them hopped a horned toad Across the marble walk. With choked squeak, up Mary jumped While Anne did loudly yell; Then from its holding insecure Dear Mary's fiat pin fell. The horned toad did swallow- it Without a blink of eye. Oh, Anne Oh, Anne; did Mary moan, Then she began to cry. Tomorrow comes my loved one home, A football player grand. What can 1 say, now it is gone? She wrung her lily hand. Oh, dry your tears and smile again, Quoth Anne, ''For I am near. And I shall save your happiness. Do you wait for me here. She rang the buzzer loud and long; Tlie elevator came. It took her to the basement room And brought her back again. Nozv be yon glad, said Anne the brave, Tor here-is-my gpotT-kmfe I'll have your pin although it cost The toad his very life. With shudder, Mary turned aside. Anne plunged upon her prey. A skillful blow The golden pin Once more saw light of day. Cried Mary, Anne you've saved my life On this heroic day. Accept my thanks. Don't mention it, Brave Anne did gruffly say. I'll throw this knife into the pool For we'll not use it more. Dear reader, if you doubt, go look. It's on the seventh floor. HONOR ROLL The semester reports show, that a representative group of studi nls won honors for superior scholarship during the semester just past. Those listed for High Honors attained a 3. over age. Those in the Honors gro ip attained a grade point average beturen 2.99 and 2.69. Those listed for Honorable Mention ittained a grade point average beta.' HIGH HONORS sell 2.66 oiirf 2.34. Mary Agnes Tynan '35 Margaret Werlein '36 Jean McKeever '37 V irginia Woods '35 Charlotte Heun '37 Elenor Loarie '38 Helen Driscoll '36 HONORS Lorraine Manske '38 Lucille Barrett '35 Margaret Egan '36 Mary Herlihv '37 Agnes Gill '35 Helen Keenan '36 Ruth Kees '37 Margaret Grace '35 lustine Martin '36 Eileen Madden '37 Ruth Hazle '35 Frances Mikkelson '36 Ruth Quirk '37 Jane Molloy '35 Marv O'Brien '36 losephine Carton '38 Mary Margaret Morrissey '35 Mildred Sperry '36 Betty Lucas '38 Ruth T angnev '35 Charlotte Wilcox '36 leanne McAuley '38 Roberta Christie '37 HONORABLE MENTION Margaret Burke '35 Harriet Reed '36 Marian 1'ogartv '38 (ane Flick '35 Lillian Scholzen '36 Agnes Griffin '38 Ann Lally '35 Dorothy Turner '36 Maurila Kelly '38 Mary McCracken '35 Dorothy White '36 Anna Marie Masterson '38 Marian Mulligan '35 Genevieve Del Beccaro '37 Marv McMahon '38 Mary Rita Murphy '35 Mary Ann Feely '37 Margaret Murrav '38 Marjorie Nichols '35 Lorraine Horn '37 Adeline Neidlcy '38 Julia Hagerty '36 Jane Malkemus '37 Catherine Ott '38 Helen Lynch '36 Florence McDonald '37 Marv Louise Rodell '38 Mary Marnell '36 Catherine Mulvihill '37 Ann Ellen Smith '38 Mary McManus '36 Betty Neil '37 Loretta Sturm '38 Myrtle Peterson '36 Rita Tatge '37 Alice Young '38
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1935-02-20 (2)
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Women and Leadership Archives http://www.luc.edu/wla
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Mundelein College
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Student newspaper for Mundelein College
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Newspapers
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Religious communities--Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Universities and colleges
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Women's education
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Mundelein College Records
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