We’re packing up our reporters’ pads because the semester is coming to a close...
...but let’s not forget all that happened!
“Have a great summer.” -The staff of SP’09
“Photo Spread Reviews”
See reviews pages 10, 11 & 20.
SpringHillian The
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
Volume 88, Number 20
Mobile’s First Collegiate Newspaper
Thursday, April 23, 2009
The Spring Hill College Treasures Series: SHC’s first library, Byrne Hall, is a story of generosity Byrne Memorial Hall was built on the behalf of the generous donations made by Mr. Thomas Byrne and wife Nora, but tragically neither one was ever able to see the final product. ASHLEY ROBINSON (Co) Editor in Chief
A Fond Farewell: Gregory F. Lucey, S.J. is retiring in June. Lucey sat down with The SpringHillian to let students know what his retirement plans are and to talk about how SHC is doing in these tough economic times.
See A Sit Down page 2.
Most notably known for its soaring columns and descending steps in front, prominent speakers and central location, Thomas Byrne Memorial Hall was the second and last building to be built according to the Walsh Plan. Built in the late 1920s and dedicated in May 1931, Byrne Hall was noted as the “most up-to-date library in the South,” according to a 1931 publication of The SpringHillian. Equipped to hold up to 150 volumes of books, the library was built after an atrocious fire destroyed the East Wing of the Administration Building. The library’s benefactor was Thomas and Nora Hyland Byrne of Chicago, Ill. According to Gleanings: From the Spring Hill College Archives by Charles J. Boyle, Thomas Byrne came to New York as an Irish immigrant. He soon moved to Chicago where
Photo by Maria Walser
Byrne provides visitors to SHC a beautiful and traditional backdrop as they head down the Avenue of the Oaks.
he became very successful, owning numerous commercial buildings, including hotels and apartments. In 1886, he married Nora Hyland and later became the father of ten children. Several of their children attended Spring See Byrne page 5.
Spending your money domestically; help boost the shaky economy college graduate, that the economy in the United States is in a recession. Stocks are low, unemployment is up and the American car industry is about to close up shop- literally. There have been jokes about ways to keep your money in America, like by buying American beer like Abita or, ironically Corona, LINDSEY PETERSON (Co) Editor in Chief prostitutes and baseball tickets, but It comes as no surprise to any let’s get serious. The United States American citizen, or soon-to-be could soon see a way out of this mess,
It’s an all out battle as American companies fight to stay afloat in this unstable economic climate. Here are a few tips about how to keep your money in not only Mobile, Ala., but in the American economy.
and it would really start with putting money back in the economy. Some clothing companies, while they are scarce, still actually do make their clothes in the USA. For instance, Mademoiselle, Hartstrings, New Balance and thousands of designers like Tory Burch and Lauren Moffatt all make their apparel in the United States. Unfortunately, it is rather difficult for apparel companies to decide to make their products in the
U.S. because of high costs of labor and real estate. To get a complete list of companies that make clothing in the U.S., check out Apparel Search’s Web site. While ladies’ apparel and children’s clothing may not be what you’re looking for, another great way to keep your money in the economy is by supporting local businesses. Mobile, Ala., has many See American page 3.