Illinois State Normal University - Index Yearbook (Normal, IL)

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THEYEARAND THE YEARS The transformation of our campus from a corn field and swamp into its present condition is an evolution with which most of us are familiar. Un September QQ, 1857, the corner stone of Qld Main was laid The progress which bridges the gap between now and then appears, when studied closely, to be a mosaic worl4, the small pieces of which are the numbered contributions of each year. This year has added its accomplishments to the series which goes to malce up whole. Qne of the greatest generally acknowledged needs on this campus has been the existence of a meeting place where students can mingle with one another and with the various members of the faculty. This year has seen that need fulfilled. Un the ground floor of Qld Main in the southeast corner can now be found two beautifully furnished rooms with an adjoining dinette. Carpetings, furniture, and draperies all blend to form a desirable and comfortable setting in which to tall4 or play bridge for, as is most lilcely, to do bothl. A radio is also included among its assets. The latter fre- quently affords the music when there is a general desire to dance. Not only has the Student Lounge been at the disposal of the student body at large, but it is also used by the various organizations which are active on the campus. Along with dancing and bridge, teas are a pleasantry which can be enjoyed there. All in all, it is the realization ofa long held dream. f-lowever, the Student Lounge did not appear with the waving of a magic wand and uttering of a few mystic syllables. The road which led to the development of the old idea into the present actuality was a roclcy one indeed. The way was led by president Fairchild and two committees composed of one or two student council members, various people chosen from the student body at large, and several members of the faculty. The major initiative and responsibility was, no doubt, carried by president Fairchild. l-lowever, the Student Lounge is a standing evidence of an excellent co-operation between the students and the faculty. The faculty, the student council, and the student body at large all responded eagerly in the carrying out of plans whether it was merely igwl'- ' the attendance at some movie, the receipts of which were to go toward financing it, or in acting with some committee. lhe faculty alone made a considerable contribution. And so we are justly proud of not only the Lounge as it exists today but also the spirit in which it was created. Let us move to another point in the progress of this year. Another great step in advance was taken when the student body was given a free lndex, This year every student who has been enrolled in school for three terms and who desires a bool4 may have one. ln the past we have paid a certain sum through our activity fee and then, if we wanted a boolc, we paid again. for many of us the initial pay- ment through our activity fee was a dead loss because we could not mal4e the second contri- bution. That undesirable situation was corrected this year. By paying an additional sum through our activity fee and for a totalamount less than on the old plan all of us may have an lndex. Cer- tainly this move has given the lndex a greater significance and dignity of purpose when it is considered as a record of collegiate events of the student body and for the student body. Qur other publication, the Vidette, has not been asleep this year. For the first time in its history it was published two times a weelc. This