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Page Four SKYSCRAPER To Vote or Not to Vote Freshmen State Views On the Vote for 18-Year- Pleased that the national spotlight has turned on them, the Freshmen are divided on the question of ex tending the franchise to 18-year- olds. In a class poll, 112 students voted in favor of the proposal; 167 voted against it, and 22 were undecided. Some of those for and against ex press opinions as follows: Marilynn Ryan: At the wonder ful age of 18, a young person finds himself in a complex world which centers much attention on his ac tions. The Older Generation attri butes many local disturbances to him. National and international troubles are not yet his fault. He has, however, taken an interest in them and is eager to justify his concern for the mistakes which have been made. His intellect is ripe and recep tive to truth. Let this young 18- year-old prove his worth as a ma ture citizen by participating in a vital part of democracy. Let him vote. Sue O'Mara: I agree with those who say the teenager is not yet responsible enough to vote. True, a boy of 18 fights for his country, but fighting and governing are different. The voter's duty is to select the best man to fill an office. Sim ply knowing how to shoot a gun and take orders does not qualify a person to take an active part in the government of his country. Doris Livingston: I favor the idea of passing a bill which will allow young adults of my age to vote in national elections. I believe that the knowledge and responsibility connected with civic matters should be pressed upon the citizens as soon as possi ble. Allowed to vote, 18-year-olds will develop interest in govern mental affairs. WEARING GREEN capes caught with Tara brooches and dis playing medals they have won in Irish feis, Susan and Margaret Laird will dance for guests at the St. Patrick's Day dinner, March 17. (Story on Page 1.) Placement Bureau Offers Positions To Seniors Seniors interested in Placement Bureau assistance in finding jobs after graduation are asked to leave their names and locker numbers in Room 503. They will be notified of conferences scheduled with busi ness and professional groups. Representatives from Civil Service will be here soon to meet seniors interested in working for the Fed eral Government. Announcements for tests for jun ior professional and junior admini strative assistants will be posted this month. No special major is re quired of those taking the tests. Representatives of the Illinois Bell Telephone company and of United Airlines will visit the campus in the spring to interview prospec tive employees. A representative from the Girl Scouts of America will be here this month to discuss job opportunities for students with social science ma jors. Students Travel Via College Days At High Schools Welcome travelers at Chicago area high schools are Dana Parducci, Mary Lou Hirsh, Peggy Moran, Rosemary Jones, Sheila Corcoran, Judy Czarnik, and Dorothy Strze- chowski. They attended College Days at Bishop Noll high school, Hammond, bid., Lindbloom, Madonna, Thorn ton township, St. Mary of Perpetual Help, and Lourdes. Chemist Talks On Synthetics Here is an opportunity to dis cover whether substitutes can ever replace the original product. Dr. Harland H. Young, assistant director of research at Swift and company, will discuss Synthetic vs. Natural Products, March 25 at 4 p.m., in Room 601. Mary Clare Johlie: The fact that an 18-year-old is physically able to fight for his country has little or nothing to do with wheth er or not he is mentally equipped for the responsibility of electing leaders for his community and his country. Granted that some 18-year-olds are mature enough to judge and weigh and then to volunteer un biased opinions, look around at your friends. Are the equipped few numerous enough to have suf frage sweepingly granted to all 18-year-olds? Toni Cassaretto: Required ci vics courses in high schools are thought of as musts. Political sub jects are considered dry. This is because the students are not inter ested. They know that until they are 21 their opinions will not be noticed. If the voting age was changed to 18. the picture would be differ ent. Civics classes would be im portant ones, and students would realize that the responsibility of choosing good leaders depended on them as much as on older people. Joan Panka: In our society, the 18-year-old is usually just begin ning to strike out on his own. His previous existence has been rela tively sheltered, and he does not have the awareness and maturity that the laborer, foreman, profes sional man, and business man have about vital public problems. After he goes into the world be will be directly affected by the solutions to these problems, and his interest and knowledge will in crease accordingly. Ann Marie Iacovetti: When it comes to something serious, such as voting, the 18-year-old knows what he is doing. He can grasp the seriousness of the responsi bility and vote intelligently. Marianne Brytan: The 18-year- old is liable to jump to conch sions; immediate effects are moti important to him than ultimate He is not emotionally stable an is more interested in his social lii than in national affairs. There fore, he should not vote. Mary Elenz: Teenagers woul take more interest in politics an what is happening in the countr if they could have something 8 say about the government. Thos just out of high school history an government classes would k their interest in government if the could vote. Yvonne Hammersley: Eigh een-year-olds are radical. Son think that since this country is o working perfectly under its prest system of government, radical an revolutionary changes are neede Also, if the teenagers are granti the vote, they are more likely I consider their own good beio that of the state or nation as whole. Two Fencers Win Places In Meet Toni Casseretto placed fourth and Anna May Hack- ett fifth in the Women's No vice meet, sponsored Feb. 21 by the Amateur Fencers League of America. Members of the Fencing classes are practicing for the championship tour n a m e n t scheduled for April. Varsity Captures Four Victories In Basketball Though defeat struck in the open ing game of the Basketball season, Feb. 17, victory emerged in the sec ond game, on Feb. 18. In the Feb. 17 game, the Univer sity of Chicago won, 27-37. On Feb. 18, Mundelein felled George Wil liams college, 30-26. In a return game with Chicago, the score was 24-20 in Mundelein's favor. The Varsity defeated the WAC 22-9 in a benefit game at Hines hospital, on Feb. 22, and it chalked up another victory, Feb. 23 de feating the St. Joseph School of Nursing 59-9. In a game with the University of Illinois WAVES, March 2, the Varsity lost. 22-14. Mardi Qras Party C'Est Si Bon The Mardi Gras was the theme of Les D'Arciennes' initiation party, Feb. 23, in Philomena hall. The new members are Eugenie Lavig- ne, Noreen Gibbons, Alyce Salm ons. Audrey Herbert. Mary Buck ley. Carol Sachtleben, and Cath erine Naylor. The hall was gaily decorated with festooning in purple and red, and tables were set with Mardi Gras floats. Mary Hartigan, president-chetf, assisted by Sylvia Devine, Lillian Petitte. and Joan Budicin, prepared the all-French luncheon. Caps, horns, and favors added to the festivities, which included French songs and a quiz program in French. At the close of the fete, each member of Les DArciennes received a Lourdes medal as a symbol of her interest in French life, literature, and traditions. UUIkl T C n sports capture weekend attention of Skier Mary ElizalJ mil I Lit Cook, Skater Marilyn Cullen, and other students who J enjoying the current winter weather. SAC Speaks Up . . . About Lent, St, Patrick's Day, May 22 Variety Show Lent is a time during which rec reational activities come practi cally to a standstill. It is a time of sacrifice a time of penance a time of re-dedication to God. As college students, we have a special obligation during Lent. We know its significance. We appreci ate its purpose. We should dem onstrate our knowledge by giving to God something special. Negative sacrifice is good, but positive action is better. One half hour of our day is little to give, yet in half an hour we can assist at Mass and receive Holy Communion. In 10 to 15 minutes we can recite the Rosary; in about the same length of time we can meditate on the Sta tions of the Cross. Time is some thing everyone can give. The one day during Lent which festivities are encounfl is St. Patrick's Day. To celebrate this feast, the Fathers lt; and the Womans auxiliary arepfl ning a dinner and an eveniuM dancing. You can assist by adw promotion, service during the dinl or on the Entertainment commM And you can encourage your isM and your friends to attend. lt; * * Don't forget to join in yourti ( eliminations for the Variety sk t May 22. Watch your bulletin bof' for specific information. WinorW you will have fun doing an adl * * * Use the SAC Suggestion t* lt; on the class bulletin boards. r
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1954-03-08 (4)
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