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THE SWINGLE SINGERS, seven French singers under the direction of American Ward Swingle, will perform in the Mundelein College Theater on Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. Preliminary Meeting Proposes SDS Unit The possibility of organizing a campus chapter of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) may be realized if the Nov. 21 meeting of 25 Loyola and Mundelein students brings results. Initiated by students, the meet ing was conducted by Clark Kis singer, mathematics department, and Naomi Weisston, psychology (Loyola), who attempted to explain the purpose and policies of SDS, a new left organization formed in 1962. Susan Robbins, an organ izer of the Lake Forest College SDS chapter, was also present. Inquiry into the rationale behind SDS began when sophomore Ellen Gutenkauf and Theresa Osborne, freshman, heard Negro writer Dave Llorens discuss black power at the Nov. 15 Speak Easy. According to Ellen, he spoke of SDS in a way indicating that maybe it isn't the communist organization we've heard about. For further information they contacted Mr. Kissinger, former na tional SDS secretary, who agreed to speak to an interested group. According to Mr. Kissinger, SDS was developed in the early '60s by kids who grew up in the heyday of U.S. internationalism. Basi cally they were interested in three things, he stressed: the process of devaluation of American politics, the notion of political hon esty and the necessity of liber tarian response to the people one must deal with, and the ability of people to par ticipate in instead of ratify deci sions affecting them. Today, Mr. Kissinger added, there are between 6,000 and 8,000 SDS chapters across the country. Accounting for the group's suc cess, Mrs. Weisston explained, we have no line or answer; SDS is a multi-issue organization, groping for solutions to such problems as the draft, Viet Nam, academic freedom and civil rights. Reinforcing her position, Miss Robbins stated, You must decide how SDS will relate to you. Then you must act and know why you're acting, she said. Nevertheless, despite the as serted viability of the new left group, issues were not discussed at the meeting. Instead, the re sponsibility of SDS was questioned and the desirability of forming separate Loyola and Mundelein chapters was discussed. No decisions were reached. At the next meeting, lack of attend ance allowed the deadlock to con tinue. Nevertheless, the seven Loy ola students and three Mundelein students present agreed on the need for education concerning the real significance and influence of the new left in American life. This education might conceivably take the form of a symposium co-spon sored by Loyola and Mundelein. The next meeting is scheduled for Dec. 5. Rabbi Reviews Judaism, Vatican II Recognition The relationship between Judaism and Vatican II will be ex plored by Rabbi Malcolm I. Cohen, a Jewish liberal, Dec. 6 at 3:10 p.m. in McCormick Lounge. Rabbi Cohen, ordained at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Insti tute of Religion in 1942, obtained his B.A. from the University of Cin cinnati in 1948. The lecture will be co-sponsored by the Jewish Chautauqua Society and Mundelein's theology department. In a telephone interview, Rabbi Cohen explained that the purpose of the Chautauqua Society is to pro mote deeper understanding between Judaism and Christianity at the university level where it counts most. When asked what moves toward greater understanding have evolved from Vatican II, he answered that the mere presence of Jewish ob servers at the Council was a great break through. Rabbi Cohen maintains that the chief issues causing discontent be tween Jews and Catholics are the positions of Christ and the severing of God into a Trinity. The theologian said we believe Christ to have been only a great prophet. Referring to Isaiah, the Jewish liberal insists that the con ditions for a Redeemer are not yet fulfilled; the Messianic age (time of peace) has not been realized. The Rabbi continued that the Jewish people believe God to be an Absolute spiritual Being Who could not enclothe Himself with flesh, or divide Himself into three. Questioning inter-marriage, Rabbi Cohen agreed that Catholics may marry Jews if converted to the Jewish faith for the spiritual good of the children. Here, he referred to the church's strict doctrine demand ing children to be raised as Catholics. Rabbi Cohen is the spiritual leader of the Tree Towns Congregation, Etz Chum. J Vol. XXXVII Mundelein College, Chicago 26, 111., Nov. 30, 1966 No. 5 p Morrisroe, Llorens Civil Rights, Black The original, integrated, equal- time Speak Easy held in McCor mick Lounge, Nov. 15, featured two controversial speakers. Father Richard Morrisroe, the 1966 recipient of the John Kennedy memorial award of the Catholic Inter-Racial Council, discussed his participation in the civil rights movement. David Llorens, a Negro author who has written for such publica tions as the Negro Digest, exam ined the concept of black power. FATHER EXPLAINED that he first came to know the Negro when he worked for a construction com pany on Chicago's south side. The following summer Father worked on the west side. Here, he added, he saw the differentiation of Ne groes within their own class. The differences in opportunity, school ing and jobs were evident among Negroes. But, it was pointed out, when the priest went to the South in early 1965, he went ... not to lead, but to learn. Furthermore, Father added that after he was appointed to St. Co- lumbanus on Chicago's south side, he began to learn. He began to see the expression on their faces, see the disappointment ... as Skyscraper Photo by Nancy Vnndenberp Father Richard Morrisroe Negroes were turned away from jobs because of inadequate school ing. IN ADDITION, Father Morris roe emphasized the need for those (Negroes) who were so fortunate, so blessed with schooling to share it with others. David Llorens initiated the sec ond half of the session by lauding Father Morrisroe. Drawing on Gordon Park's autobiography, an eminent Negro photographer for Life magazine, Llorens quoted ... but the inquiries I had received . . . were symbolic in making . . . efforts of last years meaningless ... so the white man may live a white man's life on white man's ground ... to describe Morrisroe. In referring to the civil rights struggle, Llorens noted that it is as much my battle as anyone else's. AMERICA IS an almost totally segregated nation, Llorens con- by Mary Beth Mundt tended. Black people don't hold the instruments of power to inte grate. In speaking of the Student Non- Violent Co-ordinating Committee, (SNCC), Llorens called it the in tellectual equivalent of the Molotov cocktail. When later questioned on whether he advocated the right to throw Molotov cocktails, Llorens answered that a person who does not look good has the right be cause this is the only way he can see to protect himself. Further- Skyscraper 1'hoto by Nancy Vandenberg David Llorens more, he added so long as people evade emotions, they are evading what is human. MR. LLORENS CITED a pas sage from a Saturday Evening Post editorial which he claims reflects the whites' feelings. We are all, let us face it, Mississippians, we all fervently wish the Negro prob lem didn't exist, and if it must ex ist, we will do our best, in a half hearted way, to correct this wrong. Again, in reference to white news media, Llorens maintained that it tries to delude the public. When questioned on the comparison of white and Negro publications, Llo rens said that only three Negro publications were worthy of men tion: The Negro Digest, The Lib erator and the Black Dialogue. In addition, Llorens added that there are more accomplished white writ ers than Negro writers in this Probe Power country, but that many young Ne groes are gaining recognition. ANOTHER POINT of discussion was raised when Father Morrisroe was asked about the basis for the difference in northern and southern discrimination. He noted that an economic distinction may be, per haps, more obvious in the North, but that this was also a factor in the South. Llorens added that the middle- class Negro doesn't get away from racism by excelling in society ... The whites tell him to get out of the neighborhood, he contended. I am not pro-Martin Luther King nor do I at all negate his con tribution, was Llorens' answer when questioned on his attitude toward Dr. Martin Luther King. Furthermore, Llorens doesn't be lieve King addresses himself to the hard-core problems of black society. WHEN A MEMBER of the au dience challenged Father Morrisroe on his accepting of the JFK award on the grounds that the late Presi dent didn't do anything for civil rights, Father answered that he be lieved President Kennedy grew through the civil rights movement. When asked whether it is pos sible to have a moral commitment to the civil rights movement today, Llorens stated, I think people who are being persecuted have a right and an obligation to themselves to see why they are being perse cuted. Finally, when queried about the author, James Baldwin, Llorens re plied that he is one of my earliest inspirations as a writer. He called him an honest man ... a beautiful writer ... a master of the English language. Hold Election An all-school election will be held today and tomorrow, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, for Social Arrangement Board chairman. Two amendments to the MSC constitution are also being presented. One would allow the MSC or two-thirds of the stu dent body to call an all-school meeting; the other concerns filling MSC vacancies. Music Recital Features Baroque; Instrumentalists, Vocalists Perform The Chamber Players will fea ture a trio of Baroque works in the music department's recital this eve ning, Nov. 30, 8 p.m. in McCormick Lounge. The Players include Diane Kayano, oboe; Mary Fran Camp bell and Denise Pleshar, flute; Vir ginia Miller, violin; and Susan Gor- gol, piano. Performed at the admission-free recital will be Chopin's Polonaise Op. 26, No. 1, played by Patricia Manion, and a Chopin Nocturne played by Sister Marihelen Camp bell, B.V.M. Other pianists include Susan Gorgol, Sister M. Laverne Sevilla, B.V.M. and Maureen Tu- man, performing works of Haydn, Scarlatti and Scriabin. Three selections from Bach's Liturgical Year will be played on the organ by Sister Mary Mar garet Mueller, B.V.M. Soloists Donna Small, Eileen Carroll and Denise Pleshar will sing works by Rorem and by Sam uel Barber.
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