Ebb Tide, Vol. 24 No. 2 (Mar 1973)

SALVE REGINA COLLEGE I NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND 02840 nber, 1973

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Cotillion Captures Fancy of Freshman On April 7, 1973, the freshdemic Studies, Father Christoman class will hold its annual pher Johnson, and Sister Marispring "Cotillion." Situated at anne Postiglioni, the freshman the stately Ochre Court, there ¡ class moderator. The chaperones will be a reception and buffet are the parents of the class offidinner from seven until one a.m. cers: the Honorable and Mrs. The theme of the Cotillion is Michael Donahue, Mr. and Mrs. "Pieces of April" and the music Archie Cataldi, and Mr. and Mrs. will be provided by . the musical James Moriarty. The chairmen group "Farthur." Approximateand committee of the Cotillion ly 30 couples are expected to athave worked exceedingly hard to tend. The special invited guests include: Sister Mary Christopher ensure a pleasurable and enjoyO'Rourke, Sister Renada, Doctor able evening of dancing for the freshman class.

Beverly Miller, Dean of Aca-

Mr. DiMegHo prepares to show film for Bay View audience.

Friendly Camera Studies C~mpus; EBB TIDE Views Cinematographer

by Terri Kubitschek

During the past school year, students and faculty at Salve Regina may have confronted the lens of a friendly camera as they went about their usual (and at times unusual) activities. And while we're not promising a break-through in Hollywood for anyone, we promise a delightful viewing experience in the film which is the product of the camera's creative probings, for Salve's new recruitment film is indeed an artful creation of viewing pleasure. And recently, we had the additional pleasure of talking to the film's artist and maker, Mr. Ed DiMeglio.

Before I talked to Mr. DiMeglio, he was busy preparing the film for projection for an audience of visiting Bay View High School students. As he adjusted and aligned, I snapped a candid shot of him with the projector.

When he saw the flash (yes, I did remember a flashcube), he stopped, made one last adjustment, then called me over. He began by saying, "You know, I have been a news photographer for 18 years. I have photographed such presidents as Kennedy, Johnson, 'E isenhower, and Truman; many athletes; countless

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criminals; but this is the first time that anyone has ever publicly photographed me."

Glowing w i t h my newlyachieved distinction, I sat down to talk to my "photographee."

Mr. DiMeglio began to discuss, not himself, but his film, which was the first of many indications of the great feeling which he has for his work. This particular film became a reality, he said, because of the Father's Council and their genuine concern for recruitment efforts. Sister Christopher's open reception to the idea advanced the realization another step. In fact, Mr. DiMeglio stated that due to Sister Christopher, the film was realized as fully as possible, for she gave to him full reign of the campus. The advantages this created, coupled with close work with the Public Relations and Admissions Offices, were instrumental to the film's birth.

During the months of filming, Mr. DiMeglio became extremely sensitive to the . objective purpose of the film. He calls it a genuine kind of vehicle for communicating the friendly atmosphere which he encountered at Salve. He spept much time on (Continued on Page 4)

.Culture Continues On Salve Campus The Fine Arts Committee of Salve Regina announces several events for the week of April 1-8.

The first event will be under the sponsorship of the Alliance Francaise of Newport. There will be a performance of violin-piano sonatas in Ochre Court at 3:30, Sunday, April 1. George Szpinalski will play violin, and Robert Wallenborn will accompany him on piano: The copcert features works by Faure, Saint-Saens, and Franck.

A film on Leonardo daVinci has been obtained from the National Gallery in Washington.

"Leonardo: To Know How to See" will be shown on Monday, April 2, at 3:00. The weekly showing of "Civilisation" continues on Tuesday at 4 and 7:30.

The French and Art departments of Salve are planning a trip on April 3, to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Mrs. Elaine Mayer is coordinator.

Special interest will be given to works by the Romantics, Impressionists, and Post-Impressionists.

"Royal Gambit" under the direction of Miss Joan David, will be presented April 5-7. The play

by Hermann Gresseicker, deals with Henry VIII and his six wives. It examines the conscience of modern man in the person of Henry, and the ways in which man's conscience can rationalize his materialistic desires.

Harvey Stenson, a faculty member in music at John Abbott College in Montreal, will give a harpsichord recital on Sunday, April 8. Mr. Stenson is a graduate of the Eastman Rochester School of Music. He studied with Marie-Cliare Alain in Paris, and with Kenneth Gilbert of Montreal. His performance will be given on a replica of an 18th century F r e n c h harpsichOrd built by Mr. Glenn Giuttari of the Salve faculty.

Saybolt Viscometer Gift To Salve The acquisition of a Saybolt Viscometer by Salve Regina, was announced by Dr. Ascanio G. DiPippo, professor of chemistry.

The viscometer, a gift of Chevron Research, a division of Standard Oil of California, will be used by the students in organic chemistry.

"We are most grateful for the piece of lab equipment," said Dr. DiPippo, on making the announcement. "This gives our students an excellent chance to carry out our experiments with a greater degree of accuracy, and ln. a more expedient manner."

Many Are Called ....

But One Is Chosen Sister Christopher O'Rourke's resignation provoked another much needed committee on campus. This committee appropriately named the "Search Committee" is doing just that. Their primary objective it to locate a dedicated person with enough qualifications to succeed the office of President O'Rourke.

The chairman of the committee is Sister Mary Mercy McAuliffe, R.S.M. Other committee members are the representatives from: Corporation- Sr. Rosalia Flaherty R.S.M, Trustee - Mr. Jeremiah Lynch, Mr. William Perry, Sr. Mary Josetta Butler R.S.M., Administrative CouncilSr. Mary Christopher O'~ourke R.S.M., Faculty - Sr. Mary No-

el Blute R.S.M., Dr. William Burrell, Mrs. Catherine Gra.Ziano, Alumnae - Miss Mary Connolly, and Student - Anne Harmon '74.

There have been about 75 recommendations with approximately 25 actual applications received thus far. These applicants are thoroughly evaluated by each member of the committee. After these evaluations are completed interviews will begin. It is of the understanding that all committee members will have opportunity to interview.

A list of candidates, in order of preference, is expected to be given to the Board of Trustees around the middle of April.

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"BOATHO USE" AFLOAT Salve's own coffeehouse is still in existence. Located on the corner of Leroy and Ochre Point Avenues across from the Wakehurst estate, "The Boathouse" features live entertainment every week, on Saturday night between the hours of eight and twelve midriight. "The Boat¡ house" is closed on long weekends and holidays, but during the time that it is open, it serves as a great source of entertainment for the college community.

All it needs is the support of the students. Also, if anyone with any musical talent would be interested in performing at "The Boathouse," please contact Arlene Sakovich, Nancy Walsh, or Pat Shannon at Ochre Lodge, Extension 65.

Mother-Daughter Weekend by SNO The weekend of March 24-25 was the weekend on which SNO held its Mother-Daughter Weekend. Open to the whole school, the Mother-Daughter Weekend began with registration on Saturday morning at Miley Hall from ten to twelve a.m. Following registration there was a luncheon served in Miley for all the mothers and their daughters.

Also on Saturday, there was a Glee Club concert by Salve's wonderful Clee Club. Saturday evening there was a dinner held in Ochre Court. Activities for the mothers continued on Sunday with a Mass in the morning followed by brunch. The MotherDaughter Weekend sponsored by SNO was a good opportunity for mothers and daughters to get together and spend an enjoyable and relaxing two days.

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·EBB TIDE EBB TIDE Newport, Rhode Island

Published each month by Salve Regina • .

College, Newport, Rhode Island 02840.

Editor-in-Chief .. ..... .. . Eileen M. Cullen Associate Editors ...... Terri Kubitschek,

Ann Quigley, Regina Tracy Staff ..... .. .. .... ..... .. .. .. .. .......... Meg Bowler,

Patti Alger, ·Tappi Leney, Maria McCarthy, Sus_a nne Neely Photography Editor ...... Edith Mitchell Business Manager ........ .... Sally Regine Advisor

Mrs. Patricia (Byrne) Thornton The opinions expressed herein are the opinions of the editorial board and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the · administration, faculty, or the s~udent body at ~alve Regina College.

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Editorial At best, the arts at Salve are · regarded with .what could only be tenned "torpid disinterest". To be sure, anyone whose IQ has even a fighting chance at three digits is going to go to a Robert Redford movie instead of a concert by an aging arthritic pianist. But the arthritic pianists are sort of few and far between, and some really interesting things are being done at Salve, not only by outside artists, but by our own students.

March, 1973

Dear Editor: In January, the Supreme Court handed down their decision on abortion. Abortion is now legal up to the sixth month of pregnancy. The Rhode Island Legislature is trying to pass a bill forbidding abortion, proceeding on the assumption that life begins at conception. The General Assembly hopes this will be a test case, questioning the validity of the ruling.

Surely their action is archaic and anachronistic. How can one say when life begins? How can qne attempt to legislate morality? Abortion is a private concern to each citizen. It does not seem judicious that a minority can foster their myopic and inhibitive views on an entire state in such an important matter.

I doubt that the Supreme Court will reverse its ruling after a. test case with Rhode Islimd. Might not the Assembly's time be better employed in enacting less futile legislation, and pass · laws more helpful to this · state's citizens?

Name withheld upon request Dear. Ebb· Tide..Staft, I would like to thank you very much for sending me a copy of Ebb Tide. I really enjoyed it and it made me feel -like part of the school. I'm really looking forward to September.

Until I can be there, I hope you will keep sending me copies.

Thank you again.

Sincerely, Carol Ann Fournier

WE WOULD NOT LIKE TO THINK this inactive campus scene reflects the essence of Salve. Find out where your interests lle and work In that general area. Ebb Tide, anyone'?

CHEER UP!!

ONLY 11 DAYS TIL VACATION AND 29 TIL THE END OF SEMESTER

It is often hard to get in all the requirements that one must, and still take courses in areas in which one feels deficient. Sof!1ething like "Civilisation" gives one an opportunity to get a cursory knowledge of arts history. And on the practical side, you can always _have something to say at cocktail parties, or if you know what Berlioz said when someone handed him a stick to use as a baton, you can get really great at trivia, and win a lot of money at Jeopardy. Getting down to even more pragmatic considerations, can you pick up something or someone interesting at art exhibits and krummhorn and recorder performances?

Dear Miss Cullen, Congratulations to you, your staff, and advisor on Volume 24, Number 1 of EBB TIDE! The lay-out was particularly effective. The new nameplate attracts by its lively movement.

Photo reproduction is clear, and photos are completely unstereotyped. Type faces offer a pleasing and contrasting variety from the same font.

And news is truly just that.

Your front page carried important highlights and complete coverage. It was good to see· the Dean's List printed on page · 2 where your pictorial and written editorials were timely, positive and well written. The calender of events will prove to be handy reference for all your readers until the end of March.

You have made the most of · newsworthy events on campus and presented them in a positive and attractive manner. Of particular il}terest and importance

was the scoop on the Winterim period abroad.

May we have repeat performances of your hard work and interest.

Cordially yours, Sister Mary Loretto, R.S.M. Dear Staff Members, You and Mrs. Thornton are to be congratulated on February issue of Ebb Tide.

It is hard work and so often not appreciated.

W,e are waiting for mot:e.

Cordially, Sister Mary Jean Sister Mary Eloise Dear Eileen, I would like to personally tell you how happy it made me to see EBB TIDE again. It was a good issue - the whole tone made me feel good about Salve, the people here and what they are creating. .Thank you for your work, time, and concern.

Jeannette Pivin, R.S.M.

by Maria McCarthy " 'Tell me that you. love me, Junie Moon• " Walking in a rainstorm, ·soft and cold, sweeps the greyness from my mind.

Numbness seeps away - slowly and silently: I am emptied and cleansed of confusion.

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Rain of more or less pure sources eats away my heart as it taps at my pain with gentle, probing fingers.

Cora Agnes Collins '75

Getting involved in the creative arts can be "insightful", but more important it can be sheer fun. So come to an event and see for yourself. After all, how many times can you stand to go around Ocean Drive?

LEITERS TO THE EDITOR

On The Finer Side

Dear Editor: "Is anybody hungry? If you are, forget it." Thts is a familiar complaint of a student who pas -to eat in our cafeteria. There is never enough food and we have the same inea1s sometimes twice a week. The food is never cooked right - the steak is so tough you couldn't cut it with an axe and the chicken tastes like an ice cube when you bite into it. If you have late classes, forget what you'll get. If it weren't for Pop we would .Probably get nothing.

We have paid for all these meals and at least half of us go out to eat every night because we can not stand the food. There should definitely be some system, where you are reimbursed for the meals your stomach re.fuses to digest, The unsanitary habits of some of our fellow classmates is enough to drive you out of the cafeteria. They take silverware, use it, then they have the nerve to put it into ·the cake or ice

cream - and not even take a piece. Didn't their mothers teach them any manners? Would they pull a trick like that at home?

The outrageous prices they charge people to eat in the cafeteria is ridiculous. You would be better off in the Haven - the food is cheaper and better.

The combinations we have at dinner is unbelievable - now really, spaghetti and liver! Maybe the answer is that we should all become vegeterians.

As a final word - watch for those sales of Alka Seltzer at your favorite store and remember the hair you find in your food might not be your own.

Malnourished Dear Malnourished: I wonder if Food Council, which was prima1-ily set up for these types of situations, couldn't be enforced and given more authority. It seems to me that perhaps Food Council hasn't carried its share when conditions as such exist.

The Editor

A Drama of the Mask is one of the most difficult visions to .c omprehend in the theater. It operates on the premise that the Mask is the interference of . the mechanical, the external, the . static and the philosophical with human lives . .One can distinguish the Theater of the Mask, not by the presence of a physical masking of a character, but through a character's dialogue which often tends to be ambiguous. Such is the case with Pirandello's Henry IV, which completed its run at Boston's Schubert Theatre on March 3.

On ~he surface the vexing problem of Henry IV is the question of sanity. A young, twentieth century nobleman had been thrown from his horse twenty years ago. Since that time he had lived the life of the eleventh century Henry IV. But, had his insanity lasted for the entire twenty years of his masquerade?

This is the prime concern of the play. Unfortunately, the audience must sit through much drawnout dialogue before the question is resolved.

Rex Harrison, as Henry, was the only redeeming feature of the play. Henry is the character who is the voice of Pirandello, himself, in the play, Harrison, indeed, gave a sparkling performance as both Pirandello and Henry.

March, 1973

Co·n cern For

POW Students at Salve Regina are among the many Americans who are at least seeing the vigil of their POW bracelets realized.

More than a hundred were sold on campus, according to Sue Nelson, distributor at Salve for Concern for POWs, Inc. The bracelet was originated by a college student and issued by VIVA (Vital Voices in America) several years ago. The purpose of the organization is to keep the public constantly aware, by tangible means, of the POW's captured in the Viet Nam War. Of similar intent was a second group organized in San Diego, California, late in the sixties, Concern for POW's, Inc., which has since expanded- to a national level. The major function of this group is the continuous and inexhaustive research and dissemination of all information relating to these men, for the dual purposes of discovering and discrepancies involving the men and their treatment, and to fight any conscious o unconcious public apathy over the plight of the POW's and MIA's. ·A slinple instrument helping to accomplish this end is the POW ID bracelet, which will continue to be sold and worn as long as there are men captive or missing du& to the Viet Nam War. The information on the bracelet itself is the name (used with the family's permission), his branch of service, and the date he was captured or shot down. With the bracelet the wearer receives such additional information as a transcript of all discovered discrepancies in POW information, a personal biography of the POW written by the family, and a fact sheet of those known captured as POW's and those missing in action.

In addition to keeping the public concerned, the sale of the bracelets serve to fund such aids to the families of the POW's as the education of their children.

Concern is in constant contact with the POW's families and also actively directing its energies towards members of the U.S. Congress in an effort to achieve its purpose.

The end appears to be in sight e.s the nation awaits March 28, the last due date of the returning POW's, Inc. For those bracelet wearers who have a name that has not appeared on the list, a Public Opinion message has been suggested by Concern for POW's, Inc.: "Make Hanoi account for (name-rank) I want to know where he is." (signature) This message could go to your congressman, Senator, Dr. Kissinger, or President Nixon through Western Union (15 dr less for 1.25) . Anyone desiring information call Mrs. Hirzer 849-7916, or Susan , Nelson 846The organization and its will survive however there are still POW's yet to

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CO-ORDINATION CORNER Role of Women In America

by Meg Bowler SPORTS? SALVE? IMPROBABLE!!! BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE!!!! Despite the lack of a gym, athletic department and an abundance of funds for such activities, there are three struggling sports on campus: basketball, tennis, and fencing.

Basketball, the only recognized sport that was allotted a tiny slice of the budget, has faced many obstacles, overcoming most of them except that of defeat.

Looking back, the team clashed with the Faculty and the girls from Providence College. The Faculty game was the closest taste of victory the basketball team had to swallow. The team led in scoring throughout the first three quarters, but in the final quarter the Faculty rallied.

Under the drive of Mr. Helke, the Faculty piled the points and defeated the basketball team with a score of 34-32. The basketball team hopes to reverse that score in a rematch that is slated for the near future. The games against PC were disastrous, with Salve losing 61-19 at home and 49-15 at Providence.

Salve has a decent defense, however the offense lacks, due to no confidence and disunity. The team has definite potential.

There is a lot of individual talent, but this talent will never be tapped or polished if the facilities to bring it abo'Ut are nonexistent.

Tennis lessons have begun on Under the instruction of Edgar Bates, there are classes on Sat-

urday and Sunday and the girls are obligated to practice during the week. The lessons are free, but each girl was asked to pay two dollars toward paint, brushes and new nets. This massive clean-up is worked on by the girls whenever they have spare time. An attempt is being made to start a tennis team, so the future is hopeful. Maybe this future also holds a new tennis court? Sure hope so! !!

Believe it or not fencing lessons have been taught since first semester! There are approximately eight to ten girls receiving individual instruction from Mr. Bottari. The girls are learning the basic movements before competition can even be considered. They have exercises they mtist do in order to tone their muscles so they can properly execute required movements. They are only practicing with foils at this point but as time goes ori, more equipment will be needed.

Practice is once a week, in the so-called "gym" at Mercy.

Now that spring is here there are many possibilities of varied athletic endeavors. S-oft b a 11 games, touch football, bicycling and how about sailing? Salve is supposedly offering a well-rounded education to its population.

It has always been understood that athletics are a part of that education. I think it is about time something was done and provisions were made to establish an athletic department on the Salve Regina College campus.

Students- Administration Discuss Rules ._F.o r School The D o r m i t o r y Evaluations scheduled originally for March 1, 1973 were held on March 8, 1973 at 7 o'clock in O'Hare Academic Center. A fairly good percentage of representatives of Student Body, Faculty, · and Administration were present in the capacity of Student Congress, Faculty Senate and Administration, respectively.

The meeting, lasting t w o hours, had serious discussions between administration and students concerning the Autonomy Bill which had been in effect since the first part of December.

RECRUITING IS UP TO YOU ...

As spring approaches, the need for a renewed effort on the part of each Salve student to aid recruitment grows stronger.

The steady dedication of the Admissions Office has resulted in the fact that present applications exceed last year's total at this time. Such optimism should now spark each of us to continue steadily in Salve's name.

For recruitment extends beyond the third floor of Ochre Court and the four admissions directors. In order to succeed, it requires a personal commitment on the part of each of us. Salve needs you! Help recruit!!

WORKING IN NEWPORT FOR THE SUMMER? Three girls need to sublet an apartment from the beginning of June until the end of August.

Beautiful apartment in nice section of town. Reasonable rent.

If interested please call Eileen, Jan, or Nancy at Conley Hall.

It was felt that there was a general misunderstanding of the concept of major and minor infractions which have been occurrings and dissatisfaction with certain technicalities in manners of handling supposed infractions.

Consequently, the committee agreed that major and minor infractions must be defined in addition to the penalties which would coincide with these infractions. March 22, 1973 is the scheduled date for a "follow-up" discussion on the definition of infractions to be discussed with the students in the dorms.

Film Previewed At Salve Salve students and faculty were given their first opportunity to view the recruiting film on March 14. The film is an eight-minute capsule view of the social and academic life of the college, and seeks to attract other .s tudents to the campus.

The film -was shot by Ed DiMeglio, the script was written

by Mrs. Patricia Thornton, and narrated by Sister Marianne.

Postiglione, all of whom did a more than excellent job. Special thanks are due the Father's Council of Salve, whose assistance made it possible. Stephen A. Fanning, Jr. is Father's Council president. Other officers are: -Paul Bishop, vice president; Robert Argentieri, treasurer; and Robert Tscirch, secretary.

Subject of Symposium

,Joan David, A!!Slstant Professor_ of En&"lish and Dramatics, IUldresses Bay VIew students at March 8 marathon.

Salve Regina College, in conjunction with Bay View High School, held a marathon day on March 8, on the college campus.

The program consisted of a series of lectures and panel discussions concerning the Role of Women in Soicety and Career Education.

Bay View initiated the idea of the marathon day as a result of having been awarded a Federal Grant in order to implement a Career Education Program for its students. The grant stipulated application to the purchase of media materials.

The marathon program, under the moderation of Joan Da-

vid, began with various lectures by the Salve administration, fac• ulty and students. The lectures stressed a constant need for the reevaluation of the role of worn- · en in society.

The lectures were followed by a panel discussion on Woman's Liberation. After a- brief luncheon break, the program recon· vened in Mercy Hall. Here the Bay View students had the opportunity to see the premiere of Salve's new recruitment film.

Mrs. Downs, the moderator of the Bay View group, said she considered a Career Education Program to be both "necessary and timely" for women of today.

Classical Guitar Concert March F'il)e Arts F'e ature The Fine Arts Committee of Salve Regina presented a concert

by Brian Medas, classical guitar· ist, on March 20, in Ochre Court.

The program included works by Bach, Villa-Lobos, Scarlatti and others.

Mr. Medas is presently a candidate for a bachelor of music degree at North Carolina School of the Arts. He studied for several years under Maestro Jesu Silva, a well-known concert art-

ist, and prodigy of Segovia. He has participated in master classes coordinated by John Williams, Andres Segovia, and Alirio Diaz.

Mr. Medas also attended the Accademia Chigian in Siena, Italy and performed throughout that country.

The concert afforded Salve and the Newport communities an excellent opportunity to hear an extremely promising young musician.

Education For Peace 'The Schools' Challenge 1

Convinced that world peace is the overriding goal of humanity, a distinguished group 'of educators have contributed their suggestions on how it might be achieved. Though their approaches vary, all agree that peace in America - and in the world must begin with children.

Words of war "enemy," "barbarians," "kill" - are featured in the opening pages of the resulting publication: "Education for Peace: Focus on Mankind," the 1973 Yearbook of the Association of Supervision and Curriculum .Development, an affiliate of the National Education Association. But these words are closely followed by words of

peace : "friend," "brothers and sisters,' "love." And it is these words that are central to the new yearbook.

"Not everyone, either within the education community or the general public, will agree with all the comments and proposals of the many authors," says Dr. George Henderson, Goldman professor of human relations and professor of education and of sociology at the University of Oklahoma, Norman. "But everyone in this war-weary nation can welcome this forthright search for the elusive road out of ~r present morass and on to abiding world peace.

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Winterim European Adventures Still A F·ond Memory During the 1972-73 winter interim, Salv e Regina College sponsored a cultural studies tour to Germany, Austria, and Czechoslovakia. The trip extended from December 29 - January 17, and visited the cities of Munich and Heidelburg in Germany, Salzburg and Vienna in Austria, an d P r a g u e, Czechslovakia.

Participating in the tour were Mr. Glenn Giuttari, Chairman of the Creative Arts Department at Salve and co-ordinator of this trip, Mary Ellen Lange, a graduate of Salve Regina, and seven Salve students; senior Cathy Morrissey; juniors, Angi DeOrchis, Arlene Sakovich, and Sharron Wilcox; and sophomores, Micki Kalkus, Priscilla Hillman, and Terri Kubitschek. The following series of articles is a combination of impressions gathered

by Terri during those three weeks in Europe.

Our group literally took over the konditereis in Munich. We made a game of sampling a different pastry almost every day.

Window displays tempted us with such treats as flaky-crusted apfelstrudels, chocolate layer cakes filled with whipped cream, cream tarts topped with chocolate, and rich, golden cheese cakes. Sometimes we ordered a steaming cup of soup before dessert. The German goulashsuppe is a meal in itself, with chunks of meat and vegetables in a spicy tomato sauce. And no visit to the konditerei was complete without a cup of the fragrantly strong German coffee, one of the prides of the country.

As we explored Munich's night life, we also made friendly acquaintance with famed German beer. My first liter of this tr.e at was in a Munich cabaret, the Platzel. Across the street was the leegndary Hofbrauhaus, with its miles of plank tables, vaulted ceilings and steins a liter big.

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Nowhere but in a book of fairy tales could one find a town which resembles Salzburg, Austria. The birthplace of the composer Mozart still retains the charm of former days.

There is a delightful custom which exists in the Salzburg of today regarding horse-drawn carriages. If an engaged couple writes the mayor, he will provide them with a carriage drawn by two white horses on their wedding day. Such a custom is one indication of Salzburg's friendliness.

Atop the hills surrounding the city sits an ancient eleventh century fortress, which rises out of the Monchsberg rock formation.

With our self appointed guide, Ernst, a native of Salzburg we met at Kennedy Airport, we climbed the ley path to the fortress.

The day was foggy and as we climbed through the mist, we lost sight of the town beneath us. We became more isolated, until all that remained was the fortress and ourselves. It was with a great sense of freedom that we explored the gigantic st;Qne structure.

After leaving the fortress, we began to climb another hill, which led to the convent where

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Maria Von Trapp was once a novice, and where scenes from The Sound of Music were filmed.

We hoped to hear the nuns sing Vespers late that afternoon.

As I sat in the stiff, straight pew, I felt strangely peaceful.

We never saw the nuns as they were concealed behind the walls above us. But the clear, peaceful tone of their chants filled the coldness of the fortresslike church, giving it the warmth of strong feeling and dedication.

Experiences like these gave Salzburg a special meaning for me. The town itself seems to radiate friendliness and peacefulness which is hard to equal elsewhere.

-VIENNAVienna was much older and less streamlined than Munich.

This is in great part due to the amount of damage which Munich suffered during the World Wars.

In Europ~. the degree to which a city must rebuild after wartime has a lot to do with its modernity.

The building in Vienna which most impressed me was the.

Schonnbrun Palace, former summer home of the Hapsburg rulers, including Franz Joseph and Maria Theresa. At first sight, Schonnbrun seems to extend endlessly. I realized why, when we learned that it contained 1,140 rooms. The chandelier in the main room once required 30 servants to' clean and light it their only job.

Near Schonnbrun is a statue of Maria Theresa. The great em. press is seated on her throne and looks very regal. Maria Theresa, we learned, is always shown sitting, for she was only five feet tall and wished to conceal this unimposing appearance.

A visit to Vienna would not be complete without seeing Grinzig. This small vlllage in the Vienna Woods is where such great composers as Beethoven and Schubert did much of their work.

The cultural life of Vienna began to spoil me, for I became accustomed to hearing a Beethoven symphony one night - a Strauss concert the next - Bartok or Offenbach symphony an· other time.

-CZECHOSLOVAKIA-

It was with mixed emotions that we rode the train to Czechoslovakia.

Realistically, we knew there was nothing to worry about, · but visions of barbed wire and red stars were in our thought$.

-PRAGUE-

An. experience like Prague is impossible to imagine and even more difficult to relate. I can think of no more appropriate phrase than "it's a nice place to visit; but I wouldn't want to live there."

Stepping into Prague is like stepping back to the 1930's and 1940's in America. Autos are oldies; people wear serviceable clothes ;many was the babaushka we saw, knotted under the chins of young and old alike.

So reduced is the standard of living that people actually stopped us and begged for Western currency, which they could sell at a profit to those attempting to escape the country. The exposure to such a way of life was good for me, for it has helped me to fully appreciate what we have in a democracy.

It was good to be back in Germany, and Heidelberg is so much like Salzburg that I couldn't help but fall in love with it, also.

-HEIDELBERG-

Its winding little streets are lined with pastel, gable roofed ~ames and shops. In the back· ground rise the mountains, and lf a town can be said to "nestle" in a valley, Heidelberg does just that.

In the cellar of its , famous . castle is the. Heidelbergun, a gigantic wine cask with a capac· ity of about 49,000 gallons. · Heidelberg goes a step beyond rustic charm, for its university today accommodates 15,000 stu· dents. The University of Heidelberg was founded in 1386 and pecame the bulwark of the Ref· formation in the 16th century. ~tudent life in 19th century Heidelberg, with its duels, songs ~nd romance, has been much publicized. Actually, Heidelberg was and still remains a center pf serious study which has produced generations of scholars.

The University also fills the town to overflowing with 'young faces and vitality.

And then it was all over the lights of New York shone beneath us. I say "it was over:' but that is not entirely true, for I will always carry a piece of this experience deep within me.

Regional Study Program _Educational Options The New England Board of Higher Education has announced the publication of the 1973-74 course offerings open to resi· dents of New England through the New England Regional Student Program.

The Program, in which all the public post-secondary schools ln New England participate, allows students to cross state lines as regional students.

Residents qualifying as regional students pay only in-state tuition and receive preferred admissions to out-of-region students.

Courses that are not available at a resident's home state institutions are offered as a regional program at the out-of-state institution. The two-year community colleges and vocationaltechnical colleges and institutes also offer courses to other New England residents if the out-ofstate institution offering the desired course is closer in distance to the student's residence than the in-state institution offering the same degree program.

The state colleges in New England offer two and four-year undergraduate programs as well as Master's and Certificates of Advanced Study at the graduat~ level.

Talent & Chern Gems ·Musical Retreat Started seven years ago as a creative idea by Doctor Digippo, the musical group known as the Chern Gems has finally come to be a reality. Realizing that there were extremely musically talented people on this campus with no outlet for their creativity, Doctor Dipippo strove to have an organization established that would allow these people to display their abilities. Despite his strong efforts, the idea was al· lowed to stagnate until three years ago when Doctor Dipippo himself, with Pat Maurano, initiated a duet with two violins.

From this small beginning, the Chern Gems gradually expanded.

In the second semester of that years the group grew in size to include Arelene Sakovich with her accordian. Thus the Chern Gems were composed of two violins and an accordian. At the beginning of this academic year the Chern Gems expanded greatly. They gained a pianist, a guitarist, and a washboard. This year the group is made up of Doctor Dipippo on the violin, Mary Jo Gabriele on the violin, Arlene Sakovich on the accordian, Patti Mello playing the plano, Kathy Connelly playing

the guitar, and Sue Paradise on the washboard. And this year the Chern Gems have also expanded more by adding singers to the group roster. This has caused the formation of two dif· ferent groups within the original group. The first group consists of Doctor Dipippo, Arlene, Mary Jo, Patti, Kathy, and Sue who play their various instruments and practice such music as square dances on Wednesday&.

The second group is made up of the three vocalists, Donna Milne, Kathy Gotha, and Patti Melio, and Kathy Connelly on the gui· tar. This group practices popular music on Friday mornings.

The most interesting and unusual aspect of the Chern Gems is that the group does not give scheduled concerts. These young artists just join together and play for their own personal pleasure and enjoyment. They simply love to play music and the Chern Gems give the girls their golden opportunity.

Doctor Dipippo wishes it to be known that if anyone with an interest and talent would like to join the Chern Gems, they are more than welcome to do so.

Salve Among First Colleges Offers Spanish As 2nd To·ngue It has been noted, by Heriberte Vazquez, Salve Regina's favorite professor of Spanish, that the language which he teaches is fast becoming the second tongue of the United States .

The need to communicate with a growing population of Spanishspeaking people and the importance of the language in travel and business is providing impetus for many Americans to study'

Spanish (and other languages, as well), both i)'l special language schools and on college campuses.

Salve Regiria College was among the first to recognize tW. need, according to Dr. Vasquez and two years ago introduced special courses in Spanish for nurses; law enforcement students are also looking to developing skills in a second language at Salve.

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campus. without his camera, in order to look, to talk, and to take mental notes. Some of his most creative insights came from this method, for Mr. DiMeglio cites the ideas of students and faculty as the foundation of the film. He recalled a day of filming when a teacher stopped to talk to him. In the course of their conversation, she asked if he had seen the sunrise behind Ochre Court. His curiosity sparked, Mr. DiMeglio filmed the light of dawn the next morning in all its magnificence over the ocean.

And this scene became the leadin to the entire film. Over and above these experiences, Mr: Di· Meglio exclaims that "the students were just great." He voiced a great deal of respect for the Salve student body, and his firmest hope is that this film will spark the enthusiasm of the students to realize, in his estimation, "what a great college Salve ls - and what a nice one." He wants the studen~s to develop the feeling for Salve that he has grown into, and states, "I just hope th~t · every year I can return to watch the girls graduate." And · it is this · degree of

feeling which is the primary in· gredient in Mr. DiMeglio's film venture, and which makes the film a tribute, not only to his technical abilities as a photographer, but to his aesthetic insights as an artist and man.

Mr. DiMeglio brought to this film 18 years of previous experence in film-making. He is the former Director of Photography for Channel 12 T.V., and has made promotional, public serv· ice, news, and documentary films in the past. His future plans include filming for a subsidiary of Prentice-Hall Publishers, and work on a film of the highlights of the 1967 Rhode Island Italian Festival, which · is a personal project. He says that he was once told that a · filmmaker's reputation comes slowly and painfully, and finds that this was true. Yet he finds consolation in the constant attempt for improvement. And this attempt should carry him to great achievements in fulfilling both his professional and personal needs as an artist, for Mr. Ed DiMeglio is just the kind of man who won't · settle for · anything less.