Southern Illinois University - Obelisk Yearbook (Carbondale, IL)

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Southernts Connection with Ancient E ypt And all countries came into Egypt for to buy corn, because that the famine was so sore in all lands. Now when Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt, Jacob said unto his sons, Why do ye look one upon another? And he said, Behold, I have heard that there is corn in Egypt: get you down thither, and buy for us from thence, that we may live and not die. And Joseph's ten brethren went clown to buy corn in Egypt. -Genesis 41:57, 42:l,2,3- In the summer of l842 there was not a bushel of corn to be had in Central Illinois. My father settled in that year twenty five miles west of Springfield. We had to live for a time on venison, blackberries, and milk while the men were gone to Egypt lSouthern Illinoisl to harvest and procure bread stuffs. -Roberson of Arnsville in CHICAGO JOURNAL, Feb. 8, 1872- Since that time Southern Illinois has carried the name Little Egypt. Settlers in the area named their cities after Egyptian cities. Southern Illinois University, being the educational and cultural center of the area, has acquired this Egyptian influence in many of her traditions and activities. Egyptians were the citizens in ancient Egypt and were charged with the responsibilities of efficient self government. The DAILY EGYPTIAN, our newspaper, is vital to efficient control as it reaches citizens of SIU. 1 I f , Nil TX. I if I QS X ' gf ' gX f X f' 'I fl Obelisks, four-sided, pointed pillars, were monuments built to revere the sun god, Ra. The history of Egypt was inscribed on them. Our own OBELISK also records history-the history of SIU. The Saluki is a dog of Egyptian descent. The swift-footedness and keen eyesight for which the Saluki is noted are traits of much value to the athlete. Thus the Saluki was chosen as Southern's mascot. A . . - - - N A fb C f 1 . v- yu , XsS.?2iv,ifg 37 'li' l Q , 4fcfZfil?8 I x. I I , I ' I Q If fl ,V iff' . 47 I . ef , , -g1:I' x If I N x. ,V ' I -fl , 1' fII,'l NX. x . 1-wi, .ff J, ' I f 14' wi' fit .' ' ' i ' I' i'i M ' J lyk iii L 1 .' ,.., Q ,pgs I 'MTI K 'Alai i 1' . In I Q lfffl , gl ii, NN gr' . ,so-N., - N' , f Iss' - - A -. 'fa. A Xu 2. ,K ll 'in .x fl' ,,-i yi - A. Vi I ful-flux XX, Y f if 'i ' Q' J fff'fIt 'SX . ff ,- 7 , yr , 3 if I 18W

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Contents Our 51st Year. . Academics ..... Athletics .... . Organizations. . . Living. .... . . Classes .... Staff . Steve Wilson. . Charles Rahe .... Bette Katz . . . Bobbie Sturm. , . Dave Born ...... Annette Baule .. Laura Chovaner-. Bill Westlierg. . . . W. M anion Rice. 20 ....19 .....102 .....156 ...204 ...U2944 .....370 ..........Editor . .Associate Editor . .Associate Editor . .Associate Editor . .Associate Editor . .qissociale Editor . .Associate Editor Business jvlllllllglv' . . .Fiscal Sponsor