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Page Two SKYSCRAPER 1 I Touch Thee, O Candle of Faith. . Candlelighting Creates Qlow of Love If this is your first Christmas at Mun- dslein . . . you'll find joy in the simple thing's . . . the glow of many candles flick ering in the darkened auditorium . . . the stillness of the soft drifting snow ... the peal of carols and happy holiday greet ings . . . the deserted locker rooms bright with Christmas decorations . . . the scuffle and suppressed voices in the corridor lead ing to Chapel . . . and. perhaps, most of all, you will find delight in the chilling dark night illuminated with the brilliant, glow ing to chappel . . . and, perhaps most of love shining over the housetops and far down the boulevard. Or, if this year is the last time you will sing carols at Candlelighting or help decor ate a fragrant green-sprigged class tree, your happiness will be intensified by the poignancy of your leave-taking. Because you realize that the intimacy of preparation for the Coming will never be quite the same again, that the unfolding years will never recapture, in just the same way, the friendship and love that surrounds you now . . . you will be more interested in making your last Christmas in school one that you will remember all your life. What is it that makes Christmas at Mundelein memorable? The answer cannot be given in a few sentences . . . the reply includes much more than the mere festivi ties, the ritual of Candlelighting, for it sinks deeper, to the very tap roots of life, and finds its answer in the Presence of Love and the Giver of Light in the hearts of every one of us. We find our solace and sustenance in the Lord, who has given joy to our hearts be yond all measure. It is this gladness, this oneness with Him and with each other that creates the beautiful, glorious atmosphere that we call Christmas at Mundelein. What Goes On, PICK UP THE CARDS AND STACK them, checking the presence of school work, departmental projects, extra-curricu lar activities, social life, and your after- school job. Shuffle the completed deck, and cut it with the firm hands of charity and tolerance. Then, try to deal yourself a life that revolves around the trump cards of purpose and dedication to a goal; and bal ance your strength of achievement with the supporting suits of home, school and social life. You can bid a slam and make it if you play your hand correctly. Get the bonus of extra points . serenity, happiness . . . for a difficult job well done. . ADD TO THE PUBLICATIONS list, the new Sodality Bulletin . . . Two Smart People issued at intervals. Why the ad ditional paper? Sheer propaganda for Christ. There are 250 girls in the Sodality, outnumbered approximately four to one by the unenlisted. What the Sodality is con cerned with . . . spiritual sanctification . . . applies to everyone . . . not just to every fourth girl. The Bulletin will publicize Sodality work . . . try to carry over the spirit of the Sodality's campaign to the entire student body. CANDLELIGHTING DOES IT every- time . . . brings lumps to throats long un accustomed to any hardness and tears to the eyes of the least sentimental. Yes, it surely helps to produce the familiar Christ mas feeling of good will and happiness. Somehow the hot spark of fire igniting the tall, college candle warms the hearts of the most sophisticated and forces the thoughtless to think for a moment. For a few hours at least there is complete good will fostered by everyone. That same feel ing of gladness and joy could permeate our lives throughout the year. Even in our hesitation to believe such a statement, we realize that it is true. Because we are one in Christ and, therefore, one with each other . . . Think it over, the next time you are vexed or angry . . . Know with St. Paul that the greatest of these is charity. Celebrate the feast of God's great love for you by resolving to reflect a portion of that love in personal love for your neighbor. em Palestine Is Torn By War As Holy Night Approaches The patch-quilt partition of Palestine, decided by the United Na tions General Assembly, divides the Holy Land into Arab and Jewish states. Since the announcement of the U. N.'s decision, reports from Palestine are growing into ominous threats of open warfare. The more-frequent outbursts of borderline violence breed plans for general mobilization. Both factions receive promises of munitions. The withdrawal of British troops will leave the job of policing to the Arab and the Jew. The United Nations is now faced with the peaceable enforcement of the partition plan. In the light of current developments, it might question the prudence of its solution. Fretful peace may suddenly find itself banished from its very birthplace. ' As half the world pauses to prepare tribute to the Babe of Bethle hem, the other half pauses only to reload the cannon of unrest. The double focus of peace and war is turned on the Land called Holy the focus of peace to commemorate the birthday of the Prince of Peace; the focus of war because His Word is overshadowed by the words of earthly rulers. If those who watch on the hillsides of Palestine today could hear the angels' song heard by other watchers 2000 years ago, they, too, could find the peace on earth promised to men of good will. Winter Comes In on Heavy Rubber Feet YOU WEAR YOUR GALOSHES There is no phrase in the English language that I less enjoy hearing. Of course, the hebdomadal Open your mouth. I'll have to drill a little, has its points, but it is fleeting com pared to that brace of horrors which, once on, stay on till Pentecost and the first swal lows. Winter, I found upon looking out the window, had definitely arrived. The flakes were piling up with a frightening rapidity, and about the only enjoyable thing I could figure out of it was making V-shaped footprints in the snow, and baffling people. At least I consoled myself I could wear my fur coat. The three of us my boots and I arrived at school only to find that my locker partner's fur ccat was there too. The above tried and true partner has also - a handsome new pair of black fur boots that she is loath to leave outside the locker. They were, I found, gently leaking through my Biology notebook. I told myself that it would make little or no difference to my understanding teacher. In two o'clock lab I found out exactly how much difference it made. At five I left for home. My fleet-footed friends can always manage to board the streetcar. I tried hard. The last I saw of them, they were waving cheery mittens at my reclining figure as I struggled off the ice. Won dering idly as to whether my English term paper had blown into Magnolia avenue, I dis missed the thought with an airy shrug. The streetcar I boarded suf fered a heart attack a mile south of school. The second car went to the car-barns instead of home. I walked the rest of the way, humming Christmas carols in a minor key. At home there was warmth, light and a little note saying, We have gone to Aunt Mary's. Meet us at 7 there and WEAR YOUR GALOSHES. Ah, winter I iced the plants, put the bird back in his cage, and, filled with the sherbet of human kindness, met them at 7 -WEARING MY GALOSH. The other one is somewhere on Magnolia avenue, and probably contains an English term paper. WEEK MOMENTS Today, Economics club meeting, 3 p.m. Biology club meeting, 3 p.m. Mathematics club lecture, 4 p.m. Tomorrow, WAA pledge day, 3:30-5 p.m. Laetare variety show, 3 and 4 p-m. Resident students' Christmas party, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Cecilian open house, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Class Christmas parties, 3 p.m. Candlelighting program, 5 p.m. Friday. Christmas vacation opens, 8 a.m. Dec. 29, Skyscraper Ball, Stevens Hotel, 8:30 p.m. Are You Entertainment Bore If So Read This. . . What happened to the Entertaii board? Last year as an outgrowth of the I ed Nations Institute nearly 100 stu concentrated on a practical plan for integration of moral principles and re Hon. The result an Entertainment I which provided a guide to the best inli ture, radio, music, theatre, and floor-sl The plan was suggested at a nieetii the National Federation of Catholic lege Students. It was accepted in pan called the Radio Acceptance poll which been given publicity in both Time Newsweek. What did the Entertainment board complish at Mundelein? Practicality keynoted the program. Radio committee gave bi-weekly repoti popular programs; the Movie coma advocated better film fare by posting gion of Decency ratings. Coming mi events were announced by the Musici mittee, and the Rook committee bulla reliable reviews of current best sella The Drama and Floor Show commi attempted the development of apprecii for the best plays and professional to That was last year. So far this yean of us have ignored the possibilities of turning the Entertainment board. Sool will have another opportunity to i whether we wish to revive it. Do we need the Entertainment boari First we must consider whether if benefit the student body. It will take hard work to make it function. Think it over does Mundelein ne L Entertainment board one that advo recreation that is not in conflict Christian principles? MUNDELEIN COLLI Chicago, 40, Illinoot Under the Direction THE SISTERS 0 CHARITY, B.V.H ( I Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 30,1 at the Post Office of Chicago, Illinois, undtK Act of March 3, 1897, 1.75 the year. Published semi-monthly from Octob'er to inclusive by the students of Mundelein Coil Vol. XVIII December 15, 1947 All-Catholic Honors All-American Honors Telephone: Sheldrake 9620 Co-Editors-in-Chief .Marilyn TamboM Frances M Associates Katherine Bol Jeri Mangold, Ellcnmae Quan, Jeane OB co, Mary O'Dwyer, Jane O'Neill. Feature Editors Rita Bus Patricia Dannehy.Barbara Fallon, Cnl Knight, Mary Leona Merrick. ' Associates Mary Louise ?M JoAnn Figueira, June Kopal, Mary I garet LaVaque, Patricia Trudeau, Pa Nealin. Copy Editors Dorothy Dm Eileen Dolan, Geraldine Grace, Bur Goldrick, Peggy Roach, Ruth WariB Associates Jean Jfl Ramona Marino, Janet McGinn, Lool Stajdohar, Rita Szacik. News Editors Joan Mel Patricia OU Associates Mary Jeanine Pol Sports Claire Joll Jewel OB Art Editor Margaret Mary Can Reporters Maribethi Marijo Coleman, Eileen Damuth, AliccH Dern, Rosemary Simec, Rosemary tM son, Marilyn Kloss, Rossie Gibson, Pair Keenan, Rita McManus, Louise ISM Therese Mocny, Barbara Morrison, SI Neary, Geraldine Fisher, Mary KayB geman, Rosemary Wright, MaryhelenB rich, Marie Ekenberg, Mary Kay I Norene Trapp, Patricia Hanson, J Adams. * Bfcu
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1947-12-15 (2)
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