U Magazine, Summer 1989

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Native Winds

Tbis is what was

Before breathing: the song

Of the moon and clouds, the night

And a loneliness bey ond hearing.

Down through the solemn ways

Of the Chiricauas, old memories

Stir like the shadows ofmen

Turning in moonlight;

Down through the hidden ways,

Shadows ofmen and old women

Dance through the motion of leaves

Over the streambeds, and there is sadness

In the dark song, and sadness

In the dark sound ofa woman

Shaping her children

Slowly in a vast night

Of immutable silences.

- Mike Naugle

Mike Naugle is a student in USD's master of English degree program.

The Mailbag

To the editor,

article described the author's one– man efforts to remove graffiti from public places in Marin, Calif.) Col– lectively, we can accomplish a lot. It all starts with an individual.

UMagazine welcomes letters to the editor. Send your corre– spondence to Editor, UMagazine, Publications Office, University of San Diego, Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110. Letters should be typed, doublespaced and limited to 250 words. Letters are subject to editing.

future generations of enjoying a pristine natural world. Second, the contribution. You will find enclosed a newspaper column segment highlighting my community service spirit. In the same quest for cleanliness as Mr. Schrader, I initiated a step towards "litter reclamation." This time, the object of such scrutiny was graffiti. (The newspaper

I'd like to make a comment and a contribution. First, the comment. In the Spring 1989 edition of U Magazine, an industrious and astute student named Richard Schrader was featured regarding his establishment of USD's first ever Conservation Club. I applaud his leadership and urge everyone to follow his example by helping to recycle. It's wise and ensures

Robert Cavalier '80