Creighton University - Bluejay Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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A Homecomeing to end all Homecomings brought a hearty response from Creighton stu- dents. First to feel the effects were the Fresh- men, who walked into Freshman orientation one day to be greeted with a beanie given to him by an upperclassman. Some of the jebbies also went freshmen and exchanged their birettas for little blue beanies. Wednesday of Homecoming week students, dressed in nightgowns, bermuda shorts, or what have you boarded the Creighton Limited and sped off to a night of sock hopping. The following night many spirited students brav- ed the icy blasts of December to join in a wild snake dance which weaved its way through the corridors of the ancient Administration building. These sfudents found no shortage of toppers. Someone had cold legs that day. Classes were dismissed at 11:00 o ' clock on Friday so that all students might participate in the parade, as spectators if not actively. Considering the time of the year, there were a great many floats. Toi L- prize went o the Zips. JThe dedi- cation of Degleman Flail climaxed the after- noon. While many students wearily trudged home to prepare for the evening basketball game and dance, others assembled in the stadium for pushball and football contests. That evening Coach Tommy Thomsen ' s Blue Jays obliged the eager fans by trouncing Buena Vista. At 1:30 a.m. the next morning as the last student left Peony Park Homecoming was officially over. The color gaurd led the parade down 16th street.

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A typical Monday morning at Creighton. October had its bleak moments. A small no- tice appeared in the Creightonian; for all its simple sound, the notice had sinister implications. In an effort to ease the parking problem, a student parking committee has been formed with Mr. Paul Sorrentino as faculty moderator. From thi jeginning a gigantic problem grew and un- Ic Kf . First it was the matter of a special lots aira distinguishing stickers for faculty members. There were occasional fines and a student com- mittee with Jjm Heaton of the School of Law as judge settled problems regarding students who, late for class, parked in restricted zones. Nothing to get worried abouli .But out of the dismal sky in February a stridant blast came from the Dean of Men ' s office. Mobile Laws Altered read the article in the Creightoiuan. Every stu- dent — man, woman, prepster — needed a sticker for his car and was to park in an assigrttd lot or suffer the consequences. Students contemplat- ed driving to school, taking a bus from their as- signed parking lot, and finally walking to the top floor of the administration building for their classes. The agents of the parking committee scoured the lots for violaters. Each Monday, long If you own a ear, there are one or two minor torn which you must fill out. The instigator. % V queues of violaters formed at the Dean of Men ' s office where fines of one dollar w e paid fo ow- ing violation. T ' he fine doubled each week it wasn ' t paid; if not paid by the third Monday the student had to be cleared by the Dean of Men to continue a a student at the University. The parking situation has certainly improved, although to some the remedy seemed sort of underhanded. 4

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Having passed the developmental stage, Al- pha Sigma Nu has blossomed forth into the strongest purveyor of cvdture on the campus. The season begins for the honor society with the initiation of thirty-two men who have been se- lected for their service, loyalty, and scholarship. Striving to raise the aesthetic and intellectual level of the campus coffee forum was initiated in Ye Olde Beanery. Free coffee, the opinion of well kijown campus intellectuals, and irrele- vant remwfe by others present providp the even- ings entertainment. This all goes to prove that conversation is not dead. A coffee hour which followed the Ambassador ' s lecture gave those who attended a chance to nningle with one another while three senoritas sere- naded the Ambassador. The President of the University was on hand to greet the Ambassador when he arrived in Omaha. All who attended the dinner given to honor the Ambassador had an opportunity to meet him pelfenally. Preceding the lecture, the Fathers discussed with the Ambassador major in- ternational issues. Continuing its policy of presenting to the students and to Omaha an annual lecture, f cultural and political import, Alpha Sigma mi this year invited the Spanish Ambassador Senior Don Jose Maria de Aretiza, who spoke on the role of Spain in the defense of the free world. Presenting a decisive lecture to a packed crowd at Joslyn Memorial Museum, the Ambassador lived up to all expectations. He gave to all those present a true appreciation of the spirit and heritage of the Spanish nation. At the close of the lecture, the Very Reverend Carl M. Reinert presented the Ambassador with the University ' s distinguished service award. That evening at a dinner given by the members, the Ambassador ' s off the cuff remarks offered a further clarifica- tion of the government ' s relation to Church and industry. 13