
This Month from the Archives
The Details: The Argus 1935
The staff masthead in modern magazines is usually a fairly dry affair — a straightforward list of typed names that most readers skim past without a second thought. The students…
Student Workers in 1935
The university has always appreciated its student workers. However, if you were a student worker in the past, you may expect a bit more razzing than you would get these…
Fish Tales
Back in 1935—just like today—you had to guard your favorite fishing spot like it was a state secret. In this gem from The Argus, the writers launch a full-scale investigation (move…
Orchestra Season in 1935
Any seminarian will tell you—when a cam gets going, the noises it makes can be… well, let’s just say “unique” doesn’t quite cover it. Turns out, even back in 1935,…
Baseball Memories, 1943
One aspect of going to University is meeting new people and learning about them. Sometimes, students will acquire nicknames which will then haunt…I mean, stay with…them for the rest of…
The Gardens
As spring approaches, the campus is slowly growing green and fragrant again. In 1943, the seminarians took a scenic walk through the campus to record their daily life. Amongst the…
A Seminary Ice Cream Parlour
A seminary ice cream parlour? Who wouldn’t want that? Culver’s is nice, but wandering into an on-campus establishment would be even nicer. Perhaps we should re-visit this 1943 idea! TweetShareShare
Laundry Woes
Seminarians have a convenient method to get their laundry done in the residence in 2024. However, in 1935, new methods were being employed, with some confusion and disorganization amongst participants.
La Biblioteca Conmemorativa Feehan en un Día Lluvioso de 1949
While 2024 and 1949 are far distant, some things never change: the changing attitudes as you progress through your seminary journey, the coziness of the Feehan Library on a rainy…
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