November,
Cabrini College, Radnor, Pa.
Vol. XXIII, No. 3
1976
Grace Hall -final fate pending by Maureen Larkin
Last semester, Cabrini requested the advice of Mr. Herbert Swinburne, an architectural advisor, concerning the reallocating of space within the buildings on the campus. Mr. Swinburne's suggestions were discussed and it was agreed that during the Christmas holidays of the 1976 academic year, his suggestions would be implemented. One of the recommendations made by Mr. Swinburne was to close Grace Hall as a dormitory. Then Grace Hall could be used for the Little Theatre, faculty offices, faculty secretaries, the admissions office, financial aid office and Academic Dean. However, since these suggestions were made and voted upon, an unexpected problem has emerged: the lack of residence facilities for men . With this new problem facing Cabrini, Mr. Swinburne was once again invited to come and offer his professional advice. After a lengthy Master Planning Committee meeting on October 7, Mr. Swinburne and selected committee members, who were Sister Mary Louise, Dr. Frank Saul, Dr. Dorothy Brown, Miss
Dianne Kerr, Fran MacDonald '77 and Mr. C. Roache, a trustee, narrowed the possible alternatives down to three feasible ones. The first proposal was to have seventy men residents and Counsel would have women residents and Counsel would have fourteen women. The problems that arose with this proposal is that women would have a choice between co-ed or single sex dormitories while men would have only co-ed facilities. The college could be sued for sex discrimination. Also, a separate exterior stairway to the second floor would have to be constructed to Wood crest. This proposal was rejected on the grounds that it was low on room count for women and high on the room count for men and the plan would cost too much money to enact. The second alternative was seventy women and thirty-four men in Woodcrest, with men, once again, residing on the second floor. Thirty-four women would live in the Mansion and twenty to thirty women would reside in Grace. Similar problems of the first alternative
were also present with this proposal. r: _:, would have only co-ed dormitory space and the college could be sued for 5:!X discrimination in housing, stairs wo u'd have to be constructed to the sec ond floor and economically, the plan would not be possible. The fin,I proposal planned for o ne hundred and one women in Woodcrest, thirty-four women in the Mansion and thirty men in Grace Hall. With this pl.in , there would be no unnecessary exp ense and the college could not be sued for sex discrimination in housing. If the third alternative . is accepted, Counsel may be used as the stu de nt service building. By doing this, all of the services would be centralized. On Nov. 2, a committee composed of a few students, faculty members a nd administrators met to take a fresh look at the situation and see if any other possibilities to answer the problem have been missed. If no other suitable suggestions arrive from this meeting, then the Master Planning Committee will send a formal plan to Sister Mary Louise who will decide the final fate of Grace Hall.
Finances offer no simple solutions by Cynthia DeRitis Students showed concern regarding financial aid to Cabrini College. Students present at the student body meeting, Oct. 12, were uncertain about some of the issues. They directed their questions to Mr. Gerald Satlow, financial aid director. Mr. Satlow said, "I felt comfortable answering questions and I didn't feel as though I was being attacked. I would be glad to do it again." Mr. Satlow said that he heard comments saying that "he weaved his way around answers." He commented, "I tried to answer the questions as directly as possible, but there are no simple answers." "The meeting seemed to be a clarification," ~aid Mr. Satlow. "It was an opening to a better understanding and a
closer working together to reach students and make them aware of the fact that financial aid policies of Cabrini are made to best serve the college community." It has only been seven years that Cabrini College has had a financial aid director . Mrs. Oristaglio, admissions director, dealt with financial aid for two years as part of the admissions processes to the college. For five years, Mr. Satlow has had the responsibility of financial aid in addition to his teaching. "About 70% of the students of the college receive financial assistance, including federal scholarships and loan assistance . Much more is being done at the present time to increase funds for students with success," said Mr. Satlow. Also present at this meeting of the faculty was Miss Dianne Kerr, acting dean of students .
Miss Kerr said, "I thought the meeting went well and I thought the students conducted themselves well. Mr. Satlow handled his position well." Miss Kerr also felt that "the students expressed a need to communicate in this issue." She also felt that "many students present had questions that disturbed them, but didn't express themselves." Miss Kerr said, "the financial aid issues are complicated. Students could do more about them, but there isn't enough active response." Students' reactions to the meeting were "Mr. Satlow addressed himself to the issue and followed the agenda. He tried to be fair but he couldn't really touch each individual's problem." One student felt he evaded the issue and wasn't satisfied with .the explanation of athletic scholarships.
Nautical decor greets parents by Beth Dunn The date: Oct. 9. The theme: Nautical. The purpose: Parents' Weekend of Cabrini College, 1976. Parents' Weekend is an annual event here at Cabrini. Through this weekend, parents are given the opportunity to become familiar with Cabrini College. This :->arents' We, kend began with a champagne reception in the main hall of the Mansion. Champagne and hors d'oeuvres were served. Parents and students alike were given name tags, which helped with introductions. After an hour or so, everyone moved to the cafeteria for dinner and dancing . The decorations this year were done with a nautical flair. Shells and fishnets adorned the walls, as well as a horizon sunset scene. Members of Kappa Sigma Omega, Cabrini's service organization, did all the decorating, as well as athe planning of Parents' Weekend . Just before dinner was served, Debi Brown '77, president of Kappa Sigma Omega, delivered a cordial welcome. Sister Mary Louise also extended a warm welcome to parents and students. Father Thomas Piechocinski gave the benediction .
Following dinner, the music of Harry Beneke coaxed everyone from their chairs. The Alley Cat, the Mexican Hat Dance and the inevitable Mummer's Strut were all enthusiastically danced to. Donna Siciliano '80 was the winner of the "50-50" that was held . Everyone was asked to sign their name on a dollar bill. The winning bill was then pulled from a hat. On Sunday, parents and students attended mass said by Father Tom. The mass was organized by Pamela Rusinyak '78, Maribeth Schafer '78, Janice Byrne '78, and Maureen Costigan '78. Readings from the Gospel were done by Dianne Kerr, Dean of Students, and Donna Cardano '77. Pamela Rusinyak read a message of her own written especially for Parents' Weekend. Music for the mass was provided by Margie Cain '78 and Vivian Mayol '77. Immediately following mass, brunch was served in the cafeteria. When asked how she thought Parents' Weekend turned out, Debi Brown, president of Kappa, replied, "Financially, we seem to have come out in the black . On a whole I'd say everyone had a good time."
New project, awards presented at assembly by Sue O'Hagan Convocation of the campus community was held in the Mansion on October 5, at 1 :00 p.m. Sister Mary Louise Sullivan , MSC, welco med the assembly, saying that the community had been called together to "relax, reflect and rejoice." Comments on Project Outreach were then made by Dorothy Brown, academic dean; Dr. Joseph Romano, philosophy department chairperson; and Suzanne Toton Zurek, lecturer in religion . The project will place student volunteers in the Cabrini sisters service programs in the U.S . and abroad. The presentation was the first formal introduction of the student-oriented project to the Cabrini College community. Christian service to the community was particularly stressed as the main object of the program which will offer "real and honest experience" to students who care to participate. Students were then urged to voice any questions or opinions that they may have had concerning the new proposal. Major areas of interest were academic credit, job
descriptions, eligibility criteria, financial problems, approximate onset of the project, location and extent of the programs, and the services that would be required. As the program is still in its planning stages, tentative answers were given in response to students' queries. The project could possibly begin as early as the summer of '77 as a pilot program. Gradually, if backed by full student participation and not lacking the necessary funds, Project Outre ach could develop as to allow students to volunteer for a summer, a semester, or even a full school year. Academic credit, eligibility criteria, financial support are dependent upon each individual undertaking and will be discussed in full detail with the student, academic advisors and Dean Brown. Job descriptions, being difficult to specifically pinpoint, will vary. Services.s will include teaching, geriatric work, socia y work and working with handicapped children in various parts of the United States, Europe, Central, Latin
DAY STUDENTS FIND COURSES OPEN AT NIGHT by Edda Pitassi Have you ever wondered what it's like to be an evening college student? Cabrini students who attend traditional day sessions will have a chance to find out beginning with the January 1977 semester. Certain courses will be cross scheduled so that both day and evening students can take them. They will be offered late in the afternoon and in the evening, according to Dr. Frank Saul, head of the evening division . Dr. Saul emphasized that course design and credit are the same. "There is really no difference," he noted. "Any given course offered in the day can be offered in the evening, since the evening college grows out of the day college." Dr. Saul feels that day students "might welcome taking a course or two at night," adding that they can benefit by taking courses in the evening with older students. He also noted that any potential conflict between a course offering and club or group meetings can be worked out.
CONVOCATION by Edda Pitassi To direct campus attention to the hunger that remains a way of life for millions of the world's citizens , Cabrini will sponsor a "Fast for Hunger " again this Thanksgiving. The Awareness Group plans to have lecturers from WOAR (Women Organized Against Rape) come to the Cabrini campus in the near future and discuss the art of self-defense. Dr. Margaret Reher, professor of religion and department chairperson, and Suzanne Toton Zurek, lecturer in religion, attended the American Academy of Religion convention in St . Louis, Mo ., Oct. 28-31, 1976 . Both presented papers at the convention. Dr. Reher's, "How American is the Social Gospel?" was presented to a 19th century theology working group. Suzanne Toton Zurek offered her paper, "Ethical Dimensions of World Hunger," to the economics and justice group.
Awareness pushes programs by Gene Hutter Awareness is an organization that strives to move the coampus community to be politically and socially aware. At a recent meeting of the Awareness group, a tentative list of topics was determined for presentation to the college community. Issues¡ focusing on prison reform, child abuse, and a world food reserve are in the planning. Bread for the World is a Christian movement in the U.S.A. encouraging people to contact the President and Congress to begin action that would ¡ implement the right to food and involve U.S. partrcipation in a world food reserve program. Awareness is scheduling a panel presentation to discuss this issue. As society becomes more tense, child abuse has risen. Awareness is concerned about child abuse, and will schedule a presentation on this topic . A course in Prison Spirituality will be offered next semester by the Religion Department. In conjunction with this course, Awareness hopes to present a program on prison reform. Ms. Suzanne Toton Zurek is advisor for Awareness, a group sponsored by the Religion Dept.
Convocation (cont. from p. 2)
planned to induce the necessary monetary support. Room and board will be provided for participants, as will return transportation fare. If possible small stipends will be given for rendered services, but the students mast pay their own way when going to their destination . All in all the financial situation will be a "nothing lost, nothing gained venture." Following comments on Project Outreach, academic honors and awards were bestowed upon worthy students. Dean's List Certificates were first on the agenda. The Junior Saturday Club of Wayne pl'esented Ellen Rider '77 with its Special Education Scholarship. Greg Pasquarello '77, was granted the Lawrence R.. Sedler Memorial Scholarship. The Jane Schwartz Benjamin Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Debra Palladino '80. Refreshments were served and all were invited to "relax, reflect and rejoice" at an informal reception at the close of Convocation.
Bio club hosts funeral director by Barbara McHugh What's a funeral all about?" The funeral facilitates the healing process of those that are left behind to handle the tragedy of death." So says Mr. George Lamb, a funeral director from Malvern Pa., last month's Biology Club speaker . Mr. Lamb is a Rutgers University graduate with a degree in Biology. He served in the Army and worked in Vietnam on a recovery comm1ss1on, where he identified the bodies of dead soldiers from remains found on the battle field . Mr: Lamb said that 98% of deaths in America are ended with a funeral, which consists of either disposition,
internment, cremation or sea burial. Funerals, because they are a service to the living, must be an "organized, purposeful response to death" and a knowledge of business and an air of professionalism are needed to be a funeral director. Debbie Norcini, president of the Biology Club, was curious about how to embalm a cancerous patient. Mr. . Lamb replied to her question with a description of the process of embalming. He was open and . responsive to questions and he attemted, somewhat successfully, to combine the biological aspects and the spiritual aspects of a funeral.
''Woodcrest'' features Cabrini Faces NEW PROJECT .. (Cont. from p. 2) and South America, Australia and Canada. Financial support was of major concern. Though funds are still lacking, a massive publicity campaign is being
by Edda Pitassi With its theme, "Many Faces of Cabrini," the yearbook staff has started to zero in on the 1977 issue of "Woodcrest "We are going to stress the people at Cabrini," stated Maureen Costigan, editor. Faculty co-advisor for the 1977 issue is Dr. Jerome Zurek, assistant professor of English and department chairperson, who is helping with photography and layout. Miss Costigan is optimistic about meeting the February 1977 deadline. "Senior pictures have bben taken," she said, adding that "clubs and other activities will be taken later in the year." Working with Miss Costigan on the yearbook staff are section editors Jill Chambers (Students), Sally Ford (Activities), and Pamela Rusinyak (Faculty and Staff). Lou Silk is business manager.
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Student Body Meeting:
Midterms take precedence by Sue O'Hagan EMPTY! That's what Cabrini College auditorium was on THursday, Oct. 28 at 1 :00 p.m. No, there wasn't a bomb scare, nor had the swine flu destroyed the campus populatior . Why, then, was no one to be found? I. just so happened that the Cabrini College Student Government Association had scheduled a meeting for precisely this date and time. Fewer than ten students (excluding SGA officers) turned out for the general meeting. Preparations continued in hope that more students would wander in. The clock ticked on until 1 :30 and still only a handful of people showed. Ray Crew, president of SGA was left with no other alternative than to cancel the meeting. After all, it is rather impossible to hold a student body meeting without the student body, wouldn't you agree? The proposed meeting had no definite agenda. Subjects were to have been as varied as the participants. But .. . Two previous student body meetings had dealt with specific topics. The first meeting concerned itself with voter information and with academic problems. Dean Brown hosted student ¡questions about academic credits. Financial Aid Director, Gerald Satlow chaired the 2nd meeting dealing with specific problems about financial aid in the Cabrini College community . . The third meeting, upon student request, was to have been a less formal "rap session" between SGA members and the students . Freedom of expression and a less structured agenda were sought, to give the students more of an opportunity to touch on numerous topics , instead of being confined to dealing with a single subject. A free give and take session was thought to be what the students really wanted and needed. Ray Crew said that, though there was no particular subject matter, he and other members of SGA were ready, willing and able to deal with questions in numerous areas including the Master Planning Committee and Grace Hall, previous resident recommendations, scheduling and campus security. SGA opened its.elf to the community , ready to listen to complaints , suggestions, and questions ; but the students failed to respond, thus losing a vital voice in the effective workings of student
government. Why such a total lack of participation? Had voter apathy spread itself to all levels of government even to include Cabrini's SGA? A general campus consensusruled out the possibility of both apathy and publicity as causes. The meeting had been well publicized on the school calendar, in "This Week at Cabrini", and even over the public address system one hour prior to the meeting. Scheduling seems to have been the major reason for widespread non-participation. The meeting fell at a bad time - in the middle of midterms. Also, since the meeting had no definite plan of action, attendance wasn't particularly warranted. The plan backfired! Was an agenda really wanted? As a remedy, Ray Crew plans to reschedule the meeting for a later date in November. The next meeting, still intended as a general meeting of the students to "express themselves freely", will have a loosely structured outline to follow , in hopes of attracting participants . FULL! That's what the SGA hopes the Cabrini College auditorium will be when it sponsors its next meeting.I meeting. Further details will be available in advance of the rescheduled meeting.
TO THE EDITOR: In response to the editorial in October'sLoquitur re food service on campus, I would like to state my feelings on this matter. I am staff member who eats in the cafeteria every day and I have found the food to be appetizing and nutritious. If the writer ever went to Penn State I am sure she would find a worse problem that she feels exists at Cabrini. I would like to take this opportunity to thank SAGA (and especially Joe Fleming) for the good job they are doing at Cabrini. I am sure it will continue in the future. Teresa Collins
TO THE EDITOR: I read recently the latest issue of Loquitur. I was especially interested in two of the itenis. First, I admire and support the feeling stated by Janet Gennaro regarding communication between staff and campus community. My second area of comment is with the editorial regarding the Saga food service. In light of the recognized goal of increased communication, I think it unfair for an editorial to be written about food service {or any other area of concern) without first having consulted the persons involved. As Dean of Students, I am responsible for food service operation. I will be happy to work with any student , staff, or faculty member in solving the problems that may come up with the food service. We can't solve problems that we don 't know about. To paraphrase Loquitur "Without communication ... the efforts to please . . . are futile. " Dianne M. Kerr
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Swine Flu Shot -
A memorable weekend
Solutionto epidemic? by Janet Gennaro "Death Rate Increased - Influenza and those who suffer from chronic Plague Ran it up as High as 26% in Some debilitating diseases. These people have received a bivalent Cities." This is a headline that appeared in a vaccine composed of the swine strains, January, 1919 issue of "The New York and a second strain, A-Victoria, which is a Times" describing the 1918 pandemic of type of flu that could be deadly to the influenza that hit a world, at that time, elderly and chronically ill. The second phase is directed to all ignorant of vaccines and antibiotics. There is a chance that many of the 20 other Pennsylvanians, who will receive a million fatal victims would have survived monovalent vaccine consisting of the swine strains alone. if they had been immunized. All other states will immunize in People who survived will never forget the terror and hopelessness of the 1918 similar fashions. The monovalent vaccine will be pandemic. My grandfather said that they would put a crate on the doorstep of a administered at CAbrini on November 15, house where there had been a death. "No according to Mrs. Mary Mulligan, school matter what street you went up," he said, nurse . Many people around Cabrini are "there were few houses without crates. It was horrible; they couldn't even get hesitant to get the vaccine because of the enough people to dig graves." An elderly above- average amount of heart attack friend of the family, who was a nurse in deaths that occurred subsequent to Philadelphia at the time , said, "The immunization a few weeks ago. State doctors wouldn't go near the victims; authorities explained the heart attack and they were afraid of catching it deaths as being "coincidental themselves. All I could do for my patients unrelated to the vaccine." Mrs. Mulligan suggested that the was to give them hot tea ." tenseness of the situation could have Can such an epidemic rage through the provoked the heart attacks. "Many of the county again? Only if we allow it by refusing immunization, the government people walked a good way to get their shots," she said. "They also had to stand says. According to a fact sheet printed in in line for up to two hours. There were the 1976 summer edition of no facilities for sitting, and the "Pennsylvania Health, "the initial atmosphere was tense." outbreak of swine influenza at Fort Dix, All education majors at Cabrini are New Jersey earlier this year was fairly required to receive the vaccine . "They extensive. Although only 12 cases have always have been required to get flu been confirmed, extensive blood testing shots," Mrs. Mulligan said. Furthermore, has indicated that several hundred she strongly encourages all members of recruits were probably infected during the campus community to be immunized. The only exceptions are those who are this outbreak." This was a warning to federal health sick at the time, and they can receive the officials. As a result, the U.S. federal vaccine later, or those who are taking government is providing a mass blood thinners or are allergic to eggs, immunization program to prevent the since the virus used in making the vaccine occurrence of another epidemic like the is grown in eggs. one in 191 S, where 500,000 Americans Mrs. Mulligan said, "There should be died. no severe reactions . The expected In the state of Pennsylvania, the reactions are a sore arm and possibly a immunization program is being carried slight fever. We recommend taking two out in two phases, according to Dr. bufferins within 24 hours after the shot ." Leonard D. Bachman, state health The vaccine is free of charge and will commissioner. be administered in the ground floor The first phase began on October 8, corridor of Sacred Heart Hall where the and was directed to a "high risk" faculty offices are located . population consisting of people over 65
by Lorraine Matteo Have you noticed something glittering in the sun on your friends' fingers lately? Yes, you have, but you haven't figured out what it is yet? No, it's not a skin disease that's attacked Cabrini College students. It's class rings! On October 11, students filed into the S.G.A. office waiting to get their rings. A slight delay left students with a few hours to kill. Using their college educations they came up with games of hangman, charades, and "I spy the color" to pass the time. But "he" finally arrived. The Ring Man! People jumped to their feet handing him receipts and money. Other students placed orders for their rings which would be arriving later. But these students had been waiting since last April to get those rings: "Oh it's perfect! Just like I ordered it." "Hey, they spelled my name right on the inside. No one ever spells my name right ." "I love your stone" "Would you tum my ring?" Students babbled on for a good two days and then the excitement died down . . but only for a few days. On Friday, October 15, Junior-Senior Weekend began. At the Inn of the Four Falls a dinner and dance were held. Students and faculty ate, drank, danced, and sang. Going out to catch a breath of fresh air led people to the bridge to watch the falls or to the walk. way to feed the ducks pretzels from the bar. Saturday night students gathered around a bonfire behind the Mansion. Hotdogs were passed around with glasses of beer. We found out who could cook and who couldn't. Imagine getting your friend to make you a hotdog and finding out part of the stick was still in it! For the Juniors and Seniors it was an especially memorable weekend . Looking back on this weekend who will ever forget : "Oh geez, I think I lost my ring receipt. It's gotta be here! Please let it be here." "The dishwasher is causing problems with our sound system." And of course, "I think I broke my tooth there's a piece of wood in my hotdog!"
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Stu dentProfile: SharidaGillison by Ron Katkocin
We are all talented in different ways. Some of us are academically inclined while others are very deft in the firld of sports. Some can sing, others can dance, anH!still others are capable of mas~ering a musical instrumeni. t But every now and then the~ comes an individual who rises:! ab, ive his peers in performari€e. Such an individual is Sharida Gillison. Sharida 't c(or "S.S." as she is affectiona!fety called by her friends) '-oin play a number of musical irr£truments. Between the years 19170<and 1973 she played the vigffn) for the all-city orchestra l· fn high school, Sharida played · guitar for a rock group known a~' fThe Eclipse." Prior to this, she-' had learned to play the cello in •' 'junior high. S.S. is modest, in ~regard to her ability to play the flute and harmonica. "I can play them both," says she; 'but actualJy, I know only the technical, aspects of the harmoiiica and the flute. This was required of me so that I can conduct." Through all this, Sharida's main interest is the piano, which she has 'been playing for nine years. "My first recital was held at a Methodist Church . My piano teacher, Miss Charlotte T. Bell, tells her students they must perform in one recital each year; and she submits a list of names to the · Bulletin, Inquirer, and
Tribune." Although she likes to play all types of mucic, Sharida prefers classical niusic over rock . For this reason Shatida feels that many high schools do students an injustice · oy avoiding classical i
music. "The music department in high school did not stress the importance of classical music. I did not practice ' classical because they wanted me to play rock, jazz - anything but classical. I love classical and contemporary, but it got to the point where you either played rock or nothing at all." Last year Sharida was invited to play at Stouffers' Restaurant, where she played for ab,out a month. At Stouffers' _ she was noticed by Mr. Freddie Ghee of United Way, Gamble and Huff Company, who asked her if she were interested in cutting a record. The record is called "Jingle Bell Rock" and it should be released after Sharida graduates. The reason for the delay is because Sbarida plans on getting a college education before getting involved in music, and the music company needs her consent. Sharida was also involved in the record "Happy Birthday" in which the "Chipmounks" sing. She did not actually perform for this record, but she was instrumental in synthesizing the music. This allowed her to gain more experience in the record industry . Presently Sharida is a member of Cabrini's Choral Ensemble, where she hopes to soon be given the opportunity to conduct. She praises Miss Lucy Carroll, the choral group's conductor, whom she says has a "tremendous background." Sharida is also grateful to Miss Carroll for giving her conducting lessons which will be very helpful if Sharida plans to pursue a career in the area of music conducting.
An evening with Emily by Terri Nardone I had a lovely visit recently with an old friend, a Miss Emily Dickinson, poet by profession. You've probably heard of her; you may even know something about her. But if you've taken in the rumor that she's a stern, somber old maid, you haven't met Emily Dickinson. Julie Harris, as The Belle of Amherst, brilliantly brings to life the Emily I've always known. She surprises her guests with a wit and charm rarely attributed to Emily. In this magnificent, one-woman performance, Miss Harris (of Broadway, film, and television fame) turns back the hands of time and takes you into the past (and the heart) of Emily Dickinson, perhaps America's greatest poet. You are introduced to the people that went into her making - her parents, her sister, brother, and the minister she never marries. Although you can't see them, you'd swear they're really there . Sometimes you're alone with Emily, and as she gives her poetry to you, you feel as though she'd always been your friend. She'll tell you everything, including her favorite (and ridiculous) recipe for black cake. You'll be laughing and crying long before the too brief visit is over. Such is the play - beautifully written by playwright William Luce and directed by Charles Nelson Reilly.
New prospects makevisit ~by Maureen Larkin
Many of you here at school probably re · ember seeing many new faces in the corridors or in the cafeteria on Monday, October 11. These faces did not belong to freshmen who finally decided to come out from their hiding places, these faces belonged to prospective students who were taking a look at the many facets of campus life at Cabrini.
This day is known as College Day. It is sponsored by Kappa Sigma Omega, the honorary service organization of the college, and by the admissions office. On College Day, the students are given tours of the campus and lunch. They are encouraged to attend a class of their choice and talk to faculty members of their prospective major.
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Pinocchio:
Take a magic tour
by Barbara McHugll For a few short minutes last Sunday, was transported back ten years or so in the Little Theatra here at Cabrini College. Dan Perna and the Theatre Lab rendered a darling production of the children's classic favorite, "Pinocchio". There was a special magical aura created during the performance, enticing both the young and the old alike. Although some of the accents and a few of the one liners were rather misplaced, the younger populus of the audience missed them. Dan Perna should be proud of himself and his cast for their ability to create not only a play, but a truly unique experience! When the kids helped Pinocchio (Mary DiJoseph) call out for Gepetto while they were trapped inside th~ whale, I had to stifle myself from joining the crowd. And when one little guy turned to his father and agreed with Jimminy Cricket's {Steve Pedano) analysis of Pinocchio's plan to get free, I thought he was planted in the audience by Director Perna. Maybe it was the way that the members of the cast became engrossed
in each of their parts that was the genesis of this "magical mystery tour" through fantasy land. I could swear Anne Callaghan's Candlewick was a kid that lived around the corner forom me when I was a youngster. Karen Bruetsch and Lea Bisconte, playing the Cat and the Fox respectively, came across with no strenuous exercising of the imagination needed. The two bad guys, Stromboli (Sal Barabuscio) and the Coachman (Rich Gottfried) came across a little cute to the adult audience, but think these two prospective actors were able to portray antagonists that the little folks could definitely feel superior to. The dancers also created a special feeling, although this one was more on the artistic side. Especially creative was the dance of the mermaids, in which the crew superimposed a light panel over a skillfully designed backdrop to give a waterlike effect to the stage. I don't want to give the impression that the performance was perfect, but I think if you asked any of the children as they were leaving the theatre, you would have heard several synonyms for the word "great."
by Fran MacDonald According to Shakespeare, a name really isn't that important, but sometimess it helps. The editors of Loquitur liked '.he name, but not the design of the masthead. So, at the beginning of the semester, Loquitur sponsored a contest to design a new logo. Around this article, you see the results of this contest. Thirteen entries were submitted, the finalists appear on this page. The winning design, submitted by Joyce Avenick, '77, appears on the front page. Joyce designed the winning logo as part of a class assignment in an art course with Sister Salesia. She had no particular design in mind when she started. She just tried several, and liked this one the best. The judges, the page editors of Loquitur, liked it the best too. But the decision wasn't easy. A design submitted by Debi Brown, '77 places a very close second. There is a possibility that future front pages will utilize some of these outstanding designs since they would all make attractive mastheads. Which is your favorite?
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A. A. holds new events by Harold Wilson The Athletic Association has officially started its co-ed intramural act1v1t1es; field hockey was chosen to start the activities. Thus far, six teams have been formed to participate in the intramural league . On Nov. 5, when field hockey ended, coed volleyball began. The games are schedt.: led at the convenience of the twq par .icipating teams. The games are h·eld in the gym and usually at night. In addition to coordinating these activities, • the Athletic Association sponsored Beef and Beer party. The party was held, Oct. 30, at the American Legion Post on Lancaster Pike. The money that was made in profit will be allocated to women's basketball team, and the intramural sports programs. The backbone behind coordinating the intramural activities are Hal Willard, Thomas Nerney, and Bernadette McCabe . Mrs. Helen Goodwin, assistant professor of physical education, and Bernadette McCabe are investigating the possibility of Cabrini students using the Villanova pool. Ms. McCabe says that if enough women students are interested they may be allowed to try out for the Villanova's women's swim team. The possibility of male students using the Villanova pool is still being investigated.
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Volleyball wraps up new season
by Joe Reilly Women's volleyball completed their season with games against LaSalle and Textile. The team's record is disheartening but Mrs. Goodwin feels that "the girls still put forth a great effort. Lack of participation and attendance has weakened our spirit but the team still looks good." "Losses to Rosemont, Swarthmore, Pharmacy, and P.C.B. hurt us, but we held our ground in our losses to Villanova, 'femple, and especially Cheyney," said Mrs. Goodwin. The players on the team should be commended f or their participation in the first year of varsity volleyball at Cabrini said Mrs. · Goodwin . Special mentio~ goes to seniors, Sue · Snyder , Linda Finocchiaro, and Debi Brown who inau •- ated women's vofleyball. Congratulations also goes to tbe underclassmen who devoted their tirre an_d ef qr i;oughout the season . _.111\,..J..
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Soccerteam scoresin effort by Joan Buonanno The Cavaliers' soccer team played their first match in Cabrini College history on Oct . 18, against the team from Swarthmore College. They dropped the opener, however, 4-0 to the more experience Swarthmore squad. Mark Cooperrider, goalie for Cabrini, frustrated Swarthmore's line while his teammates . Greg Pasquarello and Ed Stevens attacked the left area of the field, a~i -·Ed. Spause, Tom Anderson, and Janice Boyle took care of midfield. Captain, Len DeFoggia was joined by Monte McMichael, Ken Fazio, and Hal Willard to challenge the Swarthmore offense. Putting constant pressure on the opposition were Rennie Coyle, Kathy O'Malley, and Jim Sugden. In their second away match, the Cabrini club went up against the international member squad of Valley Forge Military Academy on Oct. 27. Most of the members on the Valley Forge team were from Iran, where soccer is the major sport. They scored d 7-0 victory over Cabrini; yet, the score
was not indicative of the Cavaliers' playing. Undaunted determination marked the performance of the spirited team. Even in the last few minutes, players Pasquarello and Stevens would not give up the fight. Walt Williams, the aggressive fullback of the Swarthmore game, was the captain for Cabrini against Valley Forge. Hal Willard, "play maker" and Loopie Langton, excellent ball controller attempted tirelessly to penetrate the opposers' line. Credit is also given to Brian Gould, Frank Di Giandomenico, and Madeleine Cahill, other members of the Cavaliers' soccer team. Coach Carter Craigie reflected that the team had shown incredible improvement in the general level of skill and team play and that he anticipates next season, which will hold a complete inter-collegiate schedule. Cabrini will face such teams as Philadelphia Community, Pinebrook, United Wesleyan, and Eastern Christian.
Cavaliers lead off by Joan Buonanno Cabrini men's basketball team will face a 24 game schedule this season. They will also be hosting a post season tournament in March, in which three other teams will be invited. The returning veterans for the Cavaliers' are: Tom Nerney, Kevin Deal, Mike Thomas, Tony Cullen, Sal Urbano, Walt Williams and Joe Agualani . Joining the twelve man squad are Mike Robinson, Hal Willard, John Gallagher,
Ed Spause and Jim Sugden. The new strategy which will be implemented this season is a shifting defense and the use of varied offenses. Dr. Girard, coach for the Cavaliers, comments that the season brings a schedule that is "more difficult" since the competiveness of the other teams is strong. Yet, he is optimistic that the Cabrini team "is going to be in a position to compete."
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Scrimmage Valley Forge JC vs. Phila. Comm. vs. Holy Family vs. Gwynedd-Mercy vs. East . Christian vs. Williamson vs. Pinebrook JC vs. Allentown vs. Alvernia vs. Cathedral VS. United Wesleyan vs. McGuire AFB vs. Alvernia vs. Allentown vs. Beaver VS.
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