Chicago State University - Emblem Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Life in the Arts Building THE beautiful addition to the Normal College is no longer called the new building. It is permanently known as the Arts and Gym- nasium Building, where all the branches of art — household, graphic, and industrial — flourish, and where social and athletic activities are carried on. The Normal students are justly proud of this splendid structure. The gymnasium in its size and equipment is superb as an athletic field, and equally fine as a dance hall, as we who enjoy the social hour every Friday afternoon acknowledge. With the gymnasium is the white tiled natatorium and the shower room. Of all the places in the Normal School there is none quite as popular as this cool, glistening aquarium. On the second floor of the building we find the household arts students, happy in their well equipped department. Tempting odors issue forth from the kitchen during the day; and at times honored guests are served with delicious luncheons in the cozy dining room. The dress making, millinery, and textile rooms a re so sunny and pleasant, that to many it is a recreation to work in them. With Miss Cabell as a charm- ing hostess, the afternoon teas and receptions in the social rooms have been decided successes. Up in the department of graphic arts, Mrs. Miller, Mr. Batterer, and Mr. Eggers hold court in their charming studios. The enthusiastic students, stimulated by the artistic surroundings and splendid equip- ment, strive to attain perfect results, whether it be designing, lettering, or figure. The masculine contingent of the College is represented in the de- parment of manual training. The whir of machines, the clanking of mallet on metal, the tap-tapping of the hammers, are lively accompani- ments to the work carried on by the young men. Years hence, as the Normal Students look back upon their school career, their delightful life in the Arts Building will stand out pre- eminently in their memories. Marjoric E. Kimptriu.

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ONE of the most important ceremonies in which a lower Junior takes part is a formal int roduction to the library. In one short hour she is told of all it contains, and where she may find whatever will aid her in her eager search for knowledge. She learns that there are twenty- five thousand volumes, classified according to the Dewey System; that reference books and magazines are in the west end, and that a card cata- logue at the east end directs her to the books on the shelves. Later she finds the pamphlets about everything of possible value, and the latest and best magazines for current topics and literature, which are great helps. There are two attractive spots in the library which everyone watches with expectant interest. One of these is the library bulletin board, usually posted with charming illustrations appropriate to various holi- days and seasons and instructive clippings of announcement. Students are indebted to Miss Dickey, head librarian, for the special effort she makes in filling these boards. The other bright spot is the center table, always lovely with flowers and plants, which are so often of such a nature as to be a special treat to those botanically inclined. Miss Dickey is assisted by Miss Bates in the library work. Both are wonderful people, for, given a subject and a minute, they will show you the book containing the best information available. If a worried student asks for the Geographical Gastropaedia, it is understood that she means the Geographical Gazetteer, while her sister-in-distress, who can- not find The Child ' s Ear, is given The Listening Child and goes on her way rejoicing. A most popular place is this Normal College Library. Marccllii J . CordesiiKui.

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Parker Practice School WHAT Colonel Parker meant by complete living can be seen by a visit to the Parker School. Because of its proximity we have come to feel that the Normal College and Parker School are one, and so they are, — at least in their early history. Because this school has come to be such an integral part of our Normal School life, we are prone to accept all without noticing its exceptional qualities. A mere glance at the school itself, the customs that prevail, and the spirit manifested by the children, makes one feel that the Parker is not a school of ordinary kind. Anyone who has witnessed the parade and has seen room after room march by and salute the flag, realizes that the spirit of the Parker School is unique and indescribable. But it is in its departmental work that this school is realizing the ideals of the founder of this institution. The Deaf-Oral Department, with Miss McCowen at its head, is doing splendid work to alleviate the misfortunate. The Silent Voice, or lip reading has widened the horizon of those who have been deprived of speech. Bookbinding and woodwork, although taught only as occupa- tional studies are really intended as an introduction to industrial edu- cation. The domestic science department offers an opportunity for pleasant as well as useful experiences. First of all, though last men- tioned, is the kindergarten ; so well organized, and with such sunny rooms, that we are inclined to consider this the crowning point of our depart- mental work. But it is only after visiting classes in all departments that we are led to the conclusion that the same spirit prevails throughout — pleasantness mutually combined with work. Florciicc Bcnistcni.