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Page Two - The SKYSCRAPER - November 1, 1968 American politics // Lefs sit this one out. Candidates offer student no choice To the Skyscraper staff, any choice between Nixon, Hum phrey and Wallace seemed, as in 1964, a choice between the least of three evils. Although the law and order politicians are talking, they are certainly not talking to our generation. We are thoroughly confused as to why our alternatives in this real or absurd world of politics, depending on how you see it, have to be so limited. We dismissed the idea of campaigning for a write-in candidate, be it McCarthy, McGovern or Gregory, for the only possible victory would be a personal moral victory. In this pragmatic, materialistic society, a moral victory would be futile and would introduce no change. Like Ihe Seed, Chicago's underground newspaper, we could have encouraged the na tional trait of egocentricism by urging every American to vote for himself. Then there was the possibility of endors ing a local faculty member as Mundelein's favorite son. But finally, the Skyscraper staff decided not to endorse strongly, mildly or even as did the Chicago Daily News, in vague generalities any can didate. Feeling most disillu sioned, most alienated and most disgusted, we're going to sit this election out. Soundinq Board LBJ halfs oombing 9 As of 7 a.m., Chicago time, this morning all bombing of Nort MSC Inefficiency Father William Cunningham S.J., professor of law at Loy ola University and defense at torney for the Catonsville 9, spoke to 35 Mundelein and Loyola students in a small room in the Northland on Monday night. Granted, the Mundelein and Loyola cam puses have always been known as a hot bed of activ ists, but 35 people for a man of his prominence must be a record even for us Father agreed to speak as a personal favor to Sister Ann Ida. Sister requested that the MSC sponsor Father's talk and at the risk of appearing one sided, they agreed. This is where the conflicting reports begin. FSM (Free So ciety Movement) offered to sponsor Father but was told by Gerry Kurtz, president of MSC, that the MSC had al ready agreed to sponsor him. Father was scheduled to speak in McCormick Lounge Oct. 28. As of Oct. 25 no pub licity had been put up. On Sunday night Father called a Mundelein student who had been in contact with him for sometime and told her that his talk at Mundelein had been cancelled with no explanation given. He asked that as a matter of principle he be allowed to speak as scheduled to whoever would come wherever it was. So on 7 hours notice an audience of 35 persons was rounded up, 25 of whom would have spent the evening together in some other type of discussion any way. The MSC showed a deplora ble lack of communication during this whole procedure. Nobody Is quite sure who did sponsor the talk but there were no MSC members present. No matter whose fault it was there was obviously a tremendous display of ineffi ciency by the MSC. Father Cunningham is a very busy man and the whole affair was at the very least an insult to him and embarrassing to Mundelein. Granted, it is hu man to err, but this is ridicu lous. Sharon Pelletier Mary Rose Strubbe Diane Allen I get the Skyscraper and wish to express my deep thanks to Janet Sass, and to Diane Allen for the two superb pieces. Diane Allen is undoubtedly a remarkable girl; and it is also a remarkable girl who got her so livtagly on paper. Joseph Sittler University of Chicago Divinity School Study Problem I am a non-resident student and currently in search of a place to study. In realizing that a new library resource center is being built, I try to overlook the light that causes my eyes to cross, the cold damp that causes my bones to creak, but I cannot over look the habit the librarian has of holding a conversation in tones appropriate to Lewis. Please, on behalf of all non residents, is there a quiet place to study? Mary Cunningham Bombing Halt Well, at last President John son has taken the advice of 3 years of demonstrators and peace candidates. He could have done it earlier. But bet ter late than never. Kathleen Cummins Janet Sass As of 7 a.m., Chicago time, this morning all bombing of North Vietnam ceased. This long-overdue peace-feeler on the part of the U.S. was announced last night by President Johnson as a test of the good faith of North Vietnam. Expressing the firm belief that this action can lead to a peaceful settlement of the war, the President stated further that negotiations based on the halt begin ning next Wednesday will include for the first time representatives of South Vietnam and the National Liberation Front. In our politically tense society charges are already flying of grand stand pre-election political manuevering or image- building. Whatever the motivation, the humanitarian conse quences far outweighed any politics involved. For the first time there appears definite hope that this wasteful immoral war may at last end. Last April the Skyscraper commended President Johnson for initiating a limited bombing pause. At the time, we noted that one small first step had been made toward peace but that it must not be the last step. A second step has been taken. Again we say it cannot be the last. The only alternative for Vietnam is a peaceful settlement negotiated by all parties involved. Let us begin. Rotary Connection 8 p.m., Nov. 2 2.50 Vol. XXIX November 1, 1968 No. 5 Tha Skyacraper is published weekly, October lo May Inclusive, except during exam and vacation periods, by the students of Mundelein College. 4343 N. Sheridan Road. Chicago, III. 60626. Opinions expressed are those of the Skyscraper staff. Second-Class postage paid at Chicago, Illinois. Editors Mary Beth Mundt, Janet Sass News Editor Sheila McCarthy Feature Editor Kathy Cummins Photography Editor Linda Sullivan Copy Editor Mary Ann Novak Business Manager Theresa Ebenhoe Advertising Manager Willette Romious Cartoonist Cathleen Harrington Staff: Sharon Cahill, Rorl Callonan, Mary Kate Cooney, Kathy Costanio, Pat Devine. Kathleen Flynn, Marianne FusJIlo, Marylin Hallagan, Zoe Hillenmeyer, Eileen Jack, Alex Jalowkd. Alice Johnson, Diane Karkiewicz, Marge Lawlor, Cassie McDade, Lynne McKpnna. Ann McMillion, Vera Milenkovlch, Chris Molnar, Sharon Pelletier, Marnie Ramker.
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1968-11-01 (2)
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