Small WWII edition promoting peace, the Redwood was suspended during war years
The Redwood is a window into more than 100 years of social norms and daily life at SCU. Student contributions to the Redwood also reveal the dramatic changes that have happened on campus over time. The first volumes of the Redwoods, beginning in 1902, were published monthly and contained information such as athletic standings and college affairs. Their goal was to encourage literary activity, and connect students and alumni to their alma mater. The Redwood replaced an early publication called the Owl.
1970s Redwoods that depict artistic and photographic reflection themes
During the 1920s, the Redwood became more like a yearbook, incorporating student humor and personality. This led the way for new styles of presentation including photos, student life, and class portraits. Past issues of the Redwoodreveal student attitudes of the day. For example, the male student body found the idea of educated women on campus at first humorous because of the gendered stereotypes of the time.
Student pranks featured in the 1978 edition of the Redwood
Changes at SCU, such as during wartime, are seen through the Redwood and provide insight about alterations within society. The thoughts of the students during these eras of change provide knowledge of social transformations.
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