RECORD MARIST COLLEGE Vol. HI No. 3- Poughkeepsie, New York December 3, 1962 Dr. Karl Herzfeld lomic Theory • Past and Present" Sot ed Scientist Speaks In Alberto Magnus Lecture by G. Hallam "Atomic Theory Past and Present", The atomic theory had its begin­ the subject of a lecture by Dr. Karl nings with the Greeks who saw that the Herzfeld of Catholic University is one material world was made up of parti­ of the most important subjects in the cles that were unchangeable, indivisible world today. Dr. Herzfeld, who has hard, small, present in large numbers received the Mendel Medal from Villa- and moving through empty space. Aris­ nova, the Angelo Secchi Award from totle came up with several objections Georgetown, and has the degrees of to this theory based mainly on two Doctor of Science, Honoris Causa from points, one that there was no necessity Loyola College of Baltimore 1932 and for the existence of indivisible matter Marquette University 1933, covered and secondly that empty space cannot the field of atomic theory from its exist by itself. He felt that there was first beginnings in ancient Greece to a continuity in the world. the present day advanced experiments. As time went on many other people began to give their ideas on an atomic theory. The first theory was not really widely accepted because of the moral Mr. Teichman Guest Speaker character of one of its founders, Epi- curius. St. Thomas agreed for the most part with Aristotle but said that matter U Second Literary Guild Lecture could be continually broken down but by W. Moran there might be a particle of minimum "Many of the books of the Bible are Throughout the entire narrative sus­ size which cannot be proken down. equal in artistry to the works of Homer, pense is generated. We anticipate the Some ridiculous theories also came out Shakespeare, and Milton." said Mr. emotional reactions of Joseph and the and one of these was Descartes', who Milton Teichman, guest speaker at the other characters. The personal con­ had a particle as big as a star and second lecture in the series sponsored flict between the characters also helps friction breaking it down into the by the Literary Guild. On Thursday to hold our interest. smaller particles. about 65 students heard Mr. Teichman Though the plot is excellent, we Further attempts were made on discuss the story of Joseph and his would not enjoy reading the story re­ the part of scientists to reintroduce brothers from a purely literary point peatedly if the style was not equally the atomic theory such as the effort of view. great. The author makes very good of the priest Garsendi, who tried to re­ Mr. Teichman pointed out that al­ use of suggestion. He does not give de­ habilitate the life of Epicurius and though the story was intended primarily tailed descriptions of the characters or therefore make the theory more accept­ as a religious work, it is an entertain­ their emotional responses. This style able. Another important figure at this ing and creative work of art in the is quite unlike that of the Greeks time was Roger Boscovitch who saw secular world. He showed that it is Homer, writing at approximately the atoms as points without dimensions'and true literature; that it transcends the same time, gives every detail; he as the center of a field of force. This limits of time. leaves nothing to the imagination. answered part of the problem that the The following is a summary of Mr. It is this absence of detail that atomic theory had to answer in that now Teichman's talk. gives a story universality. An author the particles repelled each other where­ The story of Joseph deals with the always risks becoming sentimental as before people felt they would collide adventures of a boy sold into slavery by when he relates each character's emo­ and lose velocity therefore going against, his jealous brothers and his rise to the tional response in detail. The biblical the law of continuity. second most powerful position in Egypt. author allows the reader to expand his Around 1800 Hauy made his dis- The plot is very interesting. cont. on p. 4 cont. on p. 4 Dec. 3, 1962 Page 3 Page 2 THE RECORD Dec. 3, 1962 THE RECORD Princeton Prof. To Speak Booster Club Plans on "Living Clocks" NOCTURNE I THINK./? This is the first appearance of "Winter Fantasy Dec. 8 On December 12th Dr. Colin S. by A. Sapp Pittendrigh, Professor of Biology at what henceforth willbe a regular column Editor: James Moloney in this paper. Its purpose is to set Saturday night, December 8th, the Question - What improvement would Princeton University will speak on the The Co-Editor: Gary Smith forth items which may be of interest Marist Booster Club will present its you most like to see on campus? subject "Living Clocks". The lecture Asst. Editor: George Hallam will be held at 8:30 P. M. in the college to the entire student body, but which "Winter Fantasy". This semi-formal John Sullivan - What I would like to see will particularly interest members of dance, featuring the music of a six Advisor: Br, Cornelius Russell most is a decent football field. Where gymnasium. The public is invited to RECORD attend. Aside from his research in­ the Evening Division. Contributions piece orchestra, a cocktail hour, and a we have to play now isn't a proper and comments are welcome. Submit­ buffet dinner, will be held in the college place. terest in biological clocks. Dr. Pitten­ drigh has made important contributions ted articles can reach us through your cafeteria from nine to one o' clock. Help Wanted John Callahan - We need some recrea­ in the areas of malariology, evolution­ class representative. A dozen red roses will be presented tional facilities, some kind of a student ary biology and space biology. He is On October 27th, a meeting of the to the girl chosen as "Queen of the Win­ union, with pool tables, ping pong and Evening Division Student Council was ter Fantasy". Dear Editor: also a co-author with G. G. Simpson of a place to play cards. a standard introductory biology text. held, and the following officers were Booster President Jim Pizzani ex­ If I may quote the first sentence of your last editorial, "The Ray Bacchi - The student parking lot pressed hope that 120 or more couples Record is not only a medium of communication by which news and nominated and elected: should be bigger or else set up so that Chairman: William Filomena will attend. He predicts that the "Win­ opinions of the editor may be transmitted. " What else is The Re- you don't have to park so far away. ter Fantasy" will be "undoubtedly the cord? I begin this little critique by asking by whose criteria is Vice-Chairman: John Gallagher Walter Bunten - We need a student Glee CIub Invites Recording Secretary: Arthur Butts most successful social event of the your sentence a sentence? I am not going through a long list of union. The cafeteria should be for 1962 Fall semester." grammatical mistakes found in our paper because this might take Treasurer: Charles Newcomb eating. Brother Cornelius, sitting with the up twelve columns. This would indeed be a great catastrophe Dan Fogarty - There should be expan­ NewMembership since it would mean the elimination of such things as: Council'as moderator and faculty repre­ Air Force Recruiter ded recreational facilities for both day by J. Markett sentative, addressed the Council on 1. A wonderful column-and-a-half review on a play which can and dorm students. A student union Where are the musicians of Marist be considered a financial "flop" for the Marist College Student matters of importance to the College to visit Campus Dec.6 and more activities are what I would College? We have been asking this and the student body. After delibera­ Council. This play was not even a Marist College production. Is like to see. question for two years and still have not Sgt. Daniel D. Orledge, Air someone plugging for Vassar College ? tion, the Council decided on the follow­ Pete Hanley - I'd like to see a student found an answer. Are the only musi­ ing disbursements from the Evening Force Recruiter, Post Office Build­ 2. A "Sports Spot" which includes such random thoughts as union with a snack bar so that students cians the "Eastern Trio", an excellent ing, Poughkeepsie, announced today "Willie Mays is better than Mickey Mantle", but even better, Division treasury: would have a place to go and just take trio of folk singers ? Is it just the jazz A. The Record -- $360.00 that the Air Force Officer Selection "Foxes out, Vikings in... " I believe this is the first time the men it easy. combo on campus? There must cer­ Team will be visiting the college at of the College have seen the latter statement in print. It might These funds were subscribed for tainly be others who like to sing or play the purpose of defraying the cost of 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, December have been a good idea if The Record would have been aware of the Question - Did the President handle instruments. 6th. Sgt. Orledge stated that college official Student Council action (and I compliment Mr. Fogarty's the Meredith case well? making copies of the paper available The Marist College Glee Club in­ to evening school students. The dona­ seniors may now apply for the Officers column, it is a step in the right direction) rather than change its Tony Rotolo = He did not.