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Editorial Page THE SKYSCRAPER Dec. 4,1963 THE SMCIf Ed If I 11 L UII I U 1) II111 L II is an organ instituted to present the l views of the campus, the city and the world concerning the students, to promote awareness and to mold public opinion on all issues affecting the college of the 20th century. Assumes Duties Immediately President Leads Efficiently, Calmly Brings Experience to Office For 12 days the continuity of this nation and its genera tions has been tested and found to be vital, resilient. America has been catapulted from one chapter of its his tory to another in the moment of a bullet's flight, but Constitu tional provision has assimilated the new chapter instantly, quietly, with precision. It transferred staggering powers and responsibilities to a capable statesman who accepted them in stantly, quietly, efficiently. When the past, embodied in a Bible and the presidental oath, was set against the stark present of an inauguration on a gigantic jet, the continuity of American government was graphically exhibited. Resting his left hand on a Bible, Lyndon Baines Johnson swore to preserve, protect and defend the 200- year-old Constitution. His first executive order, Let's get air borne, absorbed this past into the present. Begins Administration in Jet From the Washington-bound plane which he had just or dered into the air, President Johnson began his administration. He phoned Cabinet members asking them to retain their posts and to be available for meetings. Friday and Saturday he con ferred with his Cabinet, former President Eisenhower and top advisors. The following Tuesday the new President met with several heads of state and made a major policy speech before a joint session of Congress Wednesday less than a week after his ascent to the office of chief executive. President Johnson is not a man who found himself sud denly elevated to a position on the 1960 presidential ticket. He earnestly sought the 1960 Democratic presidential nomination and energetically accepted the subordinate vice presidential position which many consider a political dead end. The Presi dent comes to the White House as a man who desired its respon sibilities and realized their significance firsthand during three years as vice president. Takes Office as Political Veteran He enters also as a 26-year veteran of Congress, beginning in 1937 when he was elected to the House. After five successive terms in that body and service in World War II when he earned a silver star for gallantry, Johnson was elected to the Senate in 1948. Shortly after his arrival he became Democratic whip, or assistant party leader, and by 1952, at 44, Johnson was the youngest Senate Democratic leader in history. The United States has never tottered in grim days. It can not forget its great leaders, but it is more than a succession of men. It rests solidly on governmental foundations, a stabiliz ing entity which transcends individuals. This nation anesthe tizes any hurt localized by time and history and progresses for the good of its succeeding eras and of the free world. President Lyndon B. Johnson reflects this national spirit. He has called politics the science of the possible and his first 12 days as chief executive indicate that he will adhere to his optimistic philosophy. This nation must share his perspective. May it not be a Pandora freeing woe and leaving hope locked inside. Mary Etta Talarico Skyscraper Photo by Rae Paul DEMONSTRATION OF THE FINE ART OF DEMONSTRATING. Sit-downers, protesting Phoenix Room discrimination against minors enjoy hootenanny atmosphere of D Day non-violent direct action. D Day Roll Call Reveals Students Agree To Disagree on Racial Issue A SAC experiment to arouse stu dent awareness of the civil rights problem, Discrimination Day, Nov. 13, evoked both praise and censure from students. However, more than half the students questioned, ex pressed their approval of the day. Freshman Regina Johnson voiced satisfaction because it gave students a chance to see just what is going on, to see that the idea of segregation is not as remote as it seems. Praising the SAC project, Chris tine Mangiardi, freshman, com mented, I think it was a unique way to put a point across. Sophomores Andrea Broski and Roberta Virisila approved because it stimulated awareness. Stressing the motive behind the day, freshman Myra Gist remarked, One must be made to realize dis crimination is a definite problem. Diane Sargol, freshman presi dent added Discrimination Day was very effective in bringing about such a realization. Junior Molly Palen termed it a fabulous idea . . . People can now understand what it's like to be on the other side of the fence. Freshmen Diane Drees, Cathy Sullivan, Jane Messaert, Betty Dietz and Charlotte Mattern voiced similar views. Although Juliette DiCenso, jun ior, liked the idea of a D Day, she did not approve of the SAC method of using height, hair and eye color as discriminatory factors. The form was not effective; they were by Diana Lum not working with realities, such as skin color. Also criticizing SAC tactics, sophomore Tina DeRosa pointed out, it takes more appropriate 'discrimination' to wake up the stu dents. The fact that they were being inconvenienced is more im portant to them than being dis criminated against. Senior Pat Krochmal agreed with Tina's opinion of the day. Referring to the student re sponse, senior Peggy Clements observed, There was a tendency to react to D Day in a light man ner. Although it served the pur pose of promoting awareness of discrimination, it did not produce a reaction of shame, anger or disgust in the students. Freshman Dee Singer snapped, I think everyone is making a farce out of it. Most of the upper- classmen were very indignant about this day. But junior Rae Paul reflected and replied, I don't think any one could have cared less. D Day doesn't really have the affect that the SAC wanted it to have. Instead of rebelling against discrimination, many of the stu dents just complied with the new regulations, explained Tania Per- onti, sophomore. Kathy Wright, freshman didn't approve of the day because It didn't prove anything and it did n't get its point across. Summing up the effects of D Day, Sheila Prindiville, SAC presi dent, said In so far as the stu- *Jhe kudcraper Vol. XXXIV Dec. 4, 1963 No. 7 All-Catholic The Skyscraper is published semi-monthly. September to May inclusive except during exam mod vacation periods, by the students of Mundelein College, 6363 Sheridan Rd.. Chicago 26, III. Subscription rate is 2 per year. Entered as second-class matter Nov. 30. 1982. at the U.S. Post Office. Chicago. IU., under the act of March 3. 1897. The Skyscraper is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press and the Catholic School Press Association. Letters to the editor must be signed. The Skyscraper reserves the right to cut letters in case of limited space. Board of Editors ... Managing Editors layout. Pat Porwicz ; feature, Tina De Rosa Columnist Photographers .. Staff Members Janice Jearas. Pat Krochmal, Eileen Schaefer editorial, Mary Etta Talarico; news, Louise Nunziato; - Barbara Mounsey ...- Rae Paul, Pat Wall. Betsy Braunlin Joanne Infantino, Maxine Tyma, Barbara Kubicz, Mary Pat Schiller, Mary Ellen Scott, Helen Skala, Noreen Rapp, Nancy Ward. Sally Carroll, Judy Jones, Mary Fran Kapche, Mary Ellen Cronin, Sister Mary St. Eunice. B.V.M.. Mary O'Malley, Sister Mary Bernita. B.V.M., Juanita HopkinB, Lydla Geretti, Marge Tunney, Roberta Virsila, Pat Wadecki, Dianne Arturi, Sylvia Hajek. Mickey Parent, Bette Busalacchl. Jill Schmidt. Diana Lum, Kathy Kelleher, Bobble Bohan, Pat Toussaint, Lois Mysllwy, Lynn Davis, Carole Thomas, Ann Ashner. Kathy Wright. Mary Ellen Hendricks, Blllle Spencer, Caryl Clnelll, Franclne Lamoureux dents are now talking about the problem of discrimination I would say that D Day was a relative suc cess. It did its job. I Sounding Board Editors: I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the faculty and student body of Mundelein College for their magnificent and generous coopera tion and patronage in presenting the Spanish-American Exhibition during the weekend of Nov. 15-17. My gratitude goes out, particu larly, to Sister Mary Terese Avila, B.V.M., chairman of Mundelein's Spanish Club, to Miss Peggy Clem ents, president of Mundelein's Spanish Club and to Miss Karen Ramey, chairman of the Spanish- American Exhibition. Without their great interest and splendid coopera tion, the exhibition could not have been the rewarding success which it was. Again, with my sincere thanks, I remain, Gratefully and cordially yours in Christ, J. Manuel Ortiz, S.J. Editors: An article in a recent issue of a national magazine pointed out that your institution was interested in attracting more students. Frater nities are an integral part of col lege life and of a young man's com plete education. We believe that a chapter of Kappa Sigma Kappa on your campus can, at least to a small extent, help attract progres sive young college men to your campus. In the event that the administra tion is opposed to fraternities or there are certain rulings which prohibit their existence on your campus, we assure you that it was not our intent to circumnavigate rules. Cordially, George R. Jefferson Executive Secretary Kappa Sigma Kappa Editors' Comment: The Skyscraper considered re plying affirmatively to Kappa Sigma Kappa until we came to this sentence: Sometimes our secretary tires of trying to figure out all the standings of the various institu tions and once in a great while one of our letters reaches an all-girls' school. To add a little humor to the situation, if a letter does reach such a school, we will not expect a reply 1
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1963-12-04 (4)
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