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Page 2 THE SKYSCRAPER May 22, 1935 THE SKYSCRAPER Official Semi-Monthly Newspaper of M IINDE L E.I N 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. May 22, 1935 No. 12 ALL-AMERICAN HONORS b Associated ffollcfliatc ffittgs ALL-CATHOLIC HONORS Telephone: Briargate 3800 FRESHMAN STAFF Editor-in-Chief Catherine Ott Associates: Ann Marie Masterson, Catherine Heerey News Editors: Ann Ellen Smith, Helen Coleman Feature Editor Agnes Griffin Skyline Julia Mary Hanna Skyscrapings ,. Nona Mae Linton Edges and Elbows Elenor Loarie Book Chatter Betty Kelso Sodality Catherine Ann Dougherty Alumnae Editor Elizabeth Higgins Art Editor Maurita Kelly Exchanges V. Janine Dziejowski Athletics ...Mary McMahon, Edythe Williams Business Manager Frances McCambridge Reporters: Nancy Butler, Eileen Hettinger, Lae titia Kalisz, Ann Lally, Jean McKeever, Wanda Pater, Ruth Quirk, Mary Catherine Rose, Mary Frances Sullivan. Are You A Link in The Chain? From the Rocky Mountain heights of Colorado a new chain system has extended its links and clothed the 48 States in a stamp-and-envelope prosperity drive. So admirable has been the response to this latest get-rich-quick venture, that we are wondering if another kind of chain system might meet with equal success a chain system which would have ;for its object neither punishment nor prosperity, but, rather, the development and expan sion of cultural and intellectual pursuits. We suggest a substitute gt; for the dime petition: a letter begging friends to see a worth-while play, read a good book, at tend a symphony concert, or visit an art exhibit, and urging others to follow in their footsteps. The success of such a chain would re sult not only in the elevation of our na tional standards of culture, but it would lead directly to an increase in demand for actors, an increased sale and rental of good books, increased box-office receipts for the better plays and movies, and, ulti mately, to at least a small measure of pros perity. Denied the stamps and envelopes even, we predict that an oral communication of enthusiasm for better recreational pursuits, carried on diligently throughout the sum mer, would result in no small growth of artistic appreciation and valuable academic stimulus. Will you be a link in the chain? Thanksgiving To The Northerners THE Skyscraper hereby proclaims a Thanksgiving day in honor of the brother collegians to the north of us. Throughout the year, various Loyola organizations have joined with similarly interested Mundelein groups for social and intellectual meetings, and, just within the past two weeks, a number of Loyola de baters have merited the genuine gratitude of the Mundelein forensictitians and would-be forensictitians by acting as judges in the Freshman Debate contest. Such cooperation has undoubtedly con tributed much to the academic interests of both schools, and it is the privilege of the freshman staff to voice the Mundelein Thank You Freshman Reveille WAKENING from a lengthy beauty sleep, Springtime, in her flower-pat tern robe of May, finds the whole world anxiously awaiting her cheery companion ship. For the freshmen, Mundelein is provid-' ing the springtime of our college days. The enthusiasm of Faculty members and students has awakened in us an ardent desire to achieve a reputation worthy of Mundelein freshmen. We have discovered hidden talent through exciting competitive deflating; we have aroused hitherto -un known energy by active participation in the athletic fields of basketball tournaments and water carnivals. Whole-hearted support on the part of upper classmen has been an impetus for us to become silent partners behind the footlights, raising curtains and moving scenery as the play goes on. Inspiration in study, an inevitable outcome of applica tion amidst such beautiful surroundings, has placed a representative number of freshmen on the honor roll. And lastly, the privilege of expressing ourselves in the College newspaper gives us the desired opportunity to extend our warmest appreciation to those who have made possible this ten-month springtime in a garden of blossoming activity. Editors Look Backward Since many of the freshmen who are on the staff for this edition of the Sky scraper were editors of their various school papers last year, we have decided to review exchanges from these high schools. In the Central News from Saint Mich ael high school is a timely column publish ing letters from alumni who tell the ad vantages of Catholic college life. One of these came from Violet Kilbane of Munde lein. Quote Father Lord We hope to have more articles like the Open Letter to the Reverend Daniel A. Lord, S.J., published in the Raven, from Saint Scholastica high school. The editor, referring to Father Lord's address at the press conference recently 'held at Loyola, advocates strongly sincere editorials. The lmmaculata News has an interesting discussion on the changing viewpoints and tastes in literature. Another article, Spring time With the Poets, inspired probably by the warm breeze from Lake Michigan, reveals the students favorite seasonal quo tations. St. Mary's Herald is sponsoring a con test to end all contests. The rules de mand answers to such questions as: Who inks the typewriter ribbons at Saint Mary's? What did Stonewall Jackson say when he crossed the Delaware? Why did you enter this contest? Have Foreign Page A feature of the Academite from Holy Family academy is the Polish page which includes literary contributions, bits of poetry, activities of the Polish clubs, and the column about Poland written by stu dents who have visited that country. The Spotlight from Siena high school in a cleverly handled article, Christianity vs. Communism, asks youth's question of today: Are the present leaders of the country going to bequeath to us, the stu dents of today, the same free, Christian form of government that they inherited from our patriotic forefathers, or are they going to leave us a country torn by the pernicious doctrines of atheistic com munism ? Sweetness An For The d Light College Qirl For a liberal education in two days, visit Chicago this week The Erlanger theatre stage lends itself aptly to the atmospheric settings of Eng land and Scotland under the able hand of Robert Edward Jones for a splendid pres entation of Mary: of Scotland. Helen Hayes as Mary Stuart, Ian Kieth as Both- Well, and Pauline Fredrick, an excellent Elizabeth, portray well the royal individ uals. In none of her past successes has Miss Hayes manifested the charm, grace, and ability which she possesses as the Queen of Scotland. The Theatre Guild may be justly proud of its presentation of Mr. Anderson's drama, and may realize fully at what peak of legitimate entertain ment its production has arrived. Among this week's books Giovanni Papini places his deep but interesting vol ume, Dante Vivo. Though his assump tions as to the knowledge of Dante among his foreign readers are groundless, and several paradoxes and contradictions have crept into the work, Papini accomplishes his main purpose. He writes as true a life of Dante, the Catholic, the artist, and the Florentine, as is possible, and convinces his readers that Croce's modernist theory is false; that Christianity is living, and has lived, and that because the Paradiso is so impregnated with the doctrines of Christianity it will live, as will the en tire religious and moral poem of the CommeiJiA. Finally, to be historically consistent, in our weekend of education, we shall find a third type of offering. George Arliss has been splendid in his characterizations of Rothschild, Disraeli, and the Duke of Wellington, but he looks more like Richelieu than any other of these figures and he possesses the Card inal's subtlety. Though there is missing in him, perhaps, the terrible power ol Riche lieu, he will be liked by all who enjoy Mr. Arliss' acting. Maureen O'Sullivan, who plays Lenore, and Violet Cooper, as Queen Marie, are both splendid, as is Douglas Dumbrill as Baralds. The parts of Louis XIII and Andre de Pons, played respectively by Edward Arnold and Cesar Romero, are devoid of the necessary dignity and aris tocracy, but on the whole the 20th Century Film corporation has been successful in this production, and we see in it one more proof that modernity is permeated with a new history-conscious attitude toward entertainment. THIS: SUMJIMIZ These are freshman suppositions. Marlowe ***** In phrases grammatical And terms mathematical Our seniors orate. In accents theatrical And actions dramatical Our juniors prate, ***** In words less numerical And sounds quite hysterical The sophs debate. ***** The world's really spherical And no fancies chimerical With freskies can rate. ***** For you see we came to college To increase our fund of knowledge Soon or late, ***** We quit all silly prattle The day nv left our rattle Hanging on the gate. ***** CASUAL AMPUTATION (In an English theme) Miss Brant: My feet hurt so much, I have to stop every now and then to take them off. THESE PARISIANS or SO IT'S COME TO THIS The modern French class learned the other day about a poem called Les Gins, (or so it sounded to these cvercady ears). It was, fittingly enough, a story about evil spirits. ***** Miss Dougherty (in English and a sudden burst of reminiscent enthusiasm) Sister, did you ever read the Elsie Dinsmore books? Instructor (with acquiescent ennui) O yes, I suppose everyone goes through that stage. ***** The Summons of Sariel was over. Magdalene Kessie's friends rushed to con gratulate her that is, all her friends but little Bobbie, her three-and-a-half year old cousin. Didn't you like it, Bobbie? asked some interested relative. Disgusted, mad, bored Bobbie answered NO There wasn't any Mickie Mouse. ***** You've probably heard them in the locker room, but we print them to preserve them for posterity. Theme Song For Zoologists : It's Easy to Dismember, But So Hard to Digest. What does Henry Ford Say after Dinner? V-8. ***** They call our business manager Frannie Make-um-bridgc because her Dad is a dentist. (Adv.) ***** PAGING THE SENIORS According to an Eastern professor, there must be some knowledge in every college, because the Freshmen bring some in and the Seniors take none out. (Not guilty we're only quoting.) He drank his glass and cracked his joke And Freshmen wondered as he spoke. Goldsmith
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1935-05-22 (2)
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