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Oct. 25, 1933
The Scriptorium offered an a-mew-sing tail of the College Athletic Association’s (CAA) unofficial mascot, Fuzzytail. This charming kitty, lovingly named by student Rita Ross, won the hearts of many. Picture a dapper “yellow-splashed-with-tan kitty” strutting about and meeting students from dismissed gym classes. Despite his “meek and mild” demeanor, Fuzzytail garnered quite a reputation. He made a fair share of enemies but far more friends, who showered him with ear scratches and bowls of milk. Whether basking in the limelight or playfully dodging showers of pets, Fuzzytail charmed gym students with his whims and antics.
Oct. 21, 1937
Tragedy struck campus on Thursday, Oct. 21, shortly before one o’clock in the afternoon. At the time, the tower of the new chapel was under construction. The framework holding up the tower shifted unexpectedly. Seven workmen were reportedly on the framework as it plunged to the ground inside the new chapel. Four workers died, and three workers were injured and sent to St. Mary’s Hospital. The Scriptorium dubbed the incident “the first major disaster in College history” and reported that, despite over three thousand dollars in damage, the construction of the chapel “resumed immediately.”
Oct. 26, 1938
Have you ever wondered what kinds of bizarre foods CSS students had for meals in 1938? In an article aptly titled “College Coeds Collect Cravings for Creams of Culinary Creations,” The Scriptorium provided an overview of the strange culinary creations and confections “attract[ing] the salivary glands of the girls of St. Scholastica.” The menu included the delightfully sweet marshmallow coc, spicy baked chile, scrambled eggs generously slathered with ketchup, waffles paired with savory pork sausage and tart cranberries “by the bowlful.” To top it all off, don’t forget to pair the meal with a trio of pies: raspberry, lemon and apple.
Oct. 31, 1978
The annual Somers Hall Halloween celebration made for a night of spooky fun, thanks to the sponsorship of the Somers Hall Affairs Council. From trick-or-treating to door-decorating, the hall was abundant with excitement and eerie entertainment. With the help of crepe paper and streamers, each floor was transformed into a lively Halloween party where students hosted apple bobbing and pumpkin carving. As a festive touch, Somers Hall residents taped balloons to their doors to signal that they were ready to welcome ghosts, goblins and trick-or-treaters galore—ranging from the children of CSS faculty to nuns from the monastery.
Oct. 29, 2021
On Sept. 23, a mystery unfolded at Somers Hall when three stunning pieces of artwork suddenly vanished from the first-floor lounge. Among them was Frida Kahlo’s “Self Portrait with Cropped Hair.” Although the identity and motives of the thief remained unknown, students quickly buzzed with wild theories and speculations. The most popular theory on campus was that the heist was a result of the viral trend known as the “devious lick,” popularized by the social media platform TikTok. The challenge had students nationwide engaging in absurd pranks and vandalism, with everything from soap dispensers to bathroom stall doors becoming fair game. Despite the devious licks plaguing the school in the previous month, no evidence directly linked this art heist to the trend. Fortunately, the artwork was returned to its rightful home in Somers Hall shortly after its disappearance. To prevent any future escapades, The Script reported that each piece was securely “bolted down to ensure that” these treasures remain safe.
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