Vol. XXXIII,
Cabrini College, Radnor, Pa.
No. 4
December, 1976
Run-off election Merger seen as solution by Gene Hutter resolvestie by Sue O'Hagan Cabrini College Student Government Association held its annual elections from Friday, Nov. 12 through Tuesday, Nov. 16. Neither the presidential candidates nor the social activities assistants candidates won a needed 51 % of the vote in this first election. A run-off election followed and official returns were announced on Monday, Nov. 22 . Beginning in January, 1977 the newly elected officers will assume their positions . Madeleine Cahill, '78, and Bernadette McCabe '78, will serve as SGA president and vice-president respectively. Other winners in the election were Karen Bruetsch, '78, recording secretary; Beth Dunn '78, corresponding secretary; Sally Ford '78, treasurer; and Mary DiJoseph, '78, student activities chairperson. Laurie Davy '78 and Sue Livingston, '78, will serve jointly as social activities assistants.
The Living Arts Society was established in response to a need to bring more activity to Cabrini's campus . A series of ten films was offered, and in an effort to stimulate student interest, discount tickets were offered . The response was very limited. This would seem to be an indication that there was little student interest. Some response was received when a few freshmen students indicated an interest at Freshmen Orientation. A meeting of the Living Arts Society was scheduled and opened to the campus community . Two students attended; it is these same two students who represent the working organization of the Living Arts Society. We can think that a conflict in scheduling meetings at the same time was the reason for the lack of students attending. Attendance at the films averages about 15 people. Most of these. people were those who purchased the discount tickets. If one is familiar with the financial end of operating an organization, one would
realize that the Living Arts Society is working at a deficit. In fact, the Living Arts Society has been forced to cancel the last three films, and are in debt for $120. Evenings at Cabrini are also sponsored by the Living Arts Society. The response is more encouraging, and the Evenings at Cabrini will continue. Plans are being formulated for next year to have the Living Arts Society operate in conjunction with the Religion and English/Communications Departments. If this is carried through, an audience will be guaranteed, and expenses will be shared. Who will head the Living Arts Society after the' two persons involved graduate? There is a meeting scheduled for February at which ti me elections for new leadership will be conducted. The problem is: if no one shows up for the meeting, where will the direction go? Whose fault is it if the Living Arts Society collapses? Is there a need to bring more activity to Cabrini's campus if no one is interested?
Food Price Hike
Killing or filling the students? by Barbara Polomano
Food prices are hitting hard everywhere, and Cabrini's cafeteria is no exception. What are some of the main reasons for food price increase at Cabrini? The rise in minimum wage for the workers, the cost of living raises every January, general food price inflation and increasing cost of overhead such as electricity, heating and water are all contributing factors. "We're ¡ also confronted with a $2000 annual food theft expense," reports Charles WJ-iipple, food service manage. Offenders are now taken care of with a fine.
Students seem to understand the situation of the price increases. "Students know that if they want good quality food, they're going to have to pay," says Joseph Flemming, food service director. "We feel we're offering students a pretty good deal," says Mr. Whipple. "We offer a 10 percent discount by selling the "5 for $5.50" ticket . Where else can you get all the sirloin steak or stuffed flounder you can eat for $2?" Mr. Flemming mentions that the cafeteria still manages to run a "high quality food service program" while keeping prices at a minimum. This
statement holds true if one considers the prices of a hamburger and fries at a nearby restaurant . "We get tour hamburgers out ot a pound of ground meat. Hamburger take-out shops usually get five. These places even charge more. Their quarter-pound hamburgers cost a good 30 cents more than ours," says Mr. Whipple. As far as profit is concerned, "We're by no means making a killing," says Mr. Flemming . "We're merely trying to do our part by filling the students' needs and tastes."
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Seniorsnamed to Who'sWho by Sue O'Hagan Five Cabrini College seniors were nominated this year to Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. They are : Debra J. Brown;; Baldwin, N.Y.; Raymond C. Crew; Horsham, Pa.; Frances R. MacDonald; Secane, Pa.; Gregory J. Pasquarello; Horsham, Pa.; and Harry Lee Penny; Altoona, Pa. The announcement of the nominations was officially made on Nov. 15th by Dorothy M. B¡rown , Academic Dean. The students named were finally chosen after being nominated and voted for by various college members. The nomination process varies in certain respects fro "m school to school. Basically, the body charged with responsibility for making recommendations should evaluate the student's scholarship ability; participation and leadership in academic and extra-curricular activities citizenship and service to the school as well as potential for future achievement. This is the mandatory ground rule set by Who's Who Central Office. Then each particular college or university is free to add its own requirements. In past years Cabrini required a certain cumulative average of students before they could be considered for Who's Who nomination. In the 1973-74 academic year, the Student Academic Council recommended 'that there be no cum requirements for nomination to the organization. It was also suggested that open nominations by students and full-time faculty (for three or more years} be permitted. The recommendation was agreed upon and the open nomination format is now used when nominating i perspective candidates. All seniors and full-time faculty at Cabrini for three years are then asked to nominate the senior or seniors who they feel best qualify. The seniors nominated are asked to prepare a one-page Curriculum Vita about him/herself which is a synopsis of the student's life and contributions to Cabrini College. The Vita are returned to the Academic Dean, compiled and distributed for consideration in the actual vote. Only the four vice-presidents of the College, all full-ti me three-year faculty members and seniors holding major offices are eligible to cast . bailots in this final stage.
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Women's group formed by Fran MacDonald Women: their definition and their new place in society has changed drastically in the last ten years. What are the new roles of women? What new problems stem from these roles? How can they be solved? In an effort to discuss the changing role of women, and to sort out this role and identify with it, students, faculty and staff have formed a women's group on campus. This group hopes to discuss issues of common interest and concern to women and to lend support and assistance to women in understanding themselves and in assuming new and challenging roles in a formerly "male oriented" society. This group, which will meet twice monthly, will conduct informal discussions on topics of mutual interest
and concern. Speakers will also be invited from time to time to lead discussion on such topics as women's health, the changing role of women in business, and credit and women. Part of the reason for the formation of this group is a growing awareness of the new role of women brought on by the increasing number of Women's Studies programs being started all over the nation . Cabrini currently offers a minor in Women's Studies designed to discover the roles of women through English, History, Religion, Philosophy, and Social Science. The group however, is not limited strictly to women. Men are invited to attend meetings and participate. So women, here is your chance to discover your place in today's world and !lo help others in discovering theirs.
Christmas danceset for Dec.10 by Beth Dunn Christmas is a holiday that offers the perfect excuse to eat, drink and be merry. That is exactly what many students will be doing at the annual Cabrini Christmas Dance. The dance will be held on Friday, Dec. 10 in the dining room of Sacred Heart Hall from 9 p.m. until 3 a.m. There will be a five-hour open bar from 9 p.m. until midnight. A midnight breakfast, mush the same as the one served Parents' Weekend, will be served. After the breakfast, the bar will reopeon for two more hours. Stallion, "a top 40 band," will provide music for the affair. They will begin playing at 9:30 p.m., stop for breakfast, and play again from 1 a.m. until 2:30 a.m.
Joe Reilly '78, Social Activities Director of SGA, has stated that many students are concerned about the atmosphere of the dining room. However, there will be table cloths and candles on each table, a Christmas tree and decorations throughout the dining room, which should provide a holiday atmosphere. Tickets for the dance are $10 per person. In order that SGA may give SAGA a definite head countm tickets will be sold only until three days before the dance. "We have tried to make the dance a good one by soliciting student views," states Joe Reilly. "We are hoping for a large turnout to make this occasion the best possible. I'm sure everyone will have a good time drinking, dancing and partying with their friends."
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Christmas is for kids by Ianet Gennaro A Christmas party tor the students of St. Mary of Providence School will be sponsored by the Council for Exceptional Children and the Pennsylvania Student Education Association on the evening of Dec. 8 in the cafeteria. Entertainment will be provided by the cast of Pinocchio, under the direction of Mr. Daniele Perna. The cast will do segments of the play. These special students of St. Mary's then receive Christmas gifts which have been donated by members of the CEC and PSEA. Refreshments will be served following the distribution of gifts. This is an annual event which usually included the boys of Don Guanella School. This year, however, the boys have another commitment for the evening, so a picnic is being planned for them at Cabrini in the spring. Winky Barbarick, president of the CEC, feels that having these children come to Cabrini for a Christmas party is
Who's Who (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2) It 1s asked that the instructions from · Who's Who Central Office concerning scholarship, leadership, citiz~nship, service and future potential be considered in making the final selection. Choices are then listed by the voter in order of preference. The students most often voted in the top preference spots are given the honor of becoming Who's Who members.
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"a really neat experience. It's fun for them to be around the college atmosphere," she said; "it's all decorated for Christmas here and they really enjoy it."
Food Drive
To aid needy by Cyntfiia De Ritis
"Helping the poor is part of our obligation as Christians," Joe Aquilani, '77, student coordinator of the Food · Drive that was being conducted at Cabrini before Thanksgiving. The Food Drive, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, is an annual collection of non-perishable and high protein foods for the needy. The Archdiocese wanted each person to donate a can of food or make a food package that will feed a family of four. The food will then be distributed to needy families in the Philadelphia, Delaware, Bucks, and Montgomery Counties . Ms. Suzanne Toton Turek, lecturer in Religion, and a number of students of the College, r.ave also worked very hard on the drive, said Joe Aquilani Joe felt that in spite of t ~:! great amount of selfishness in our society, there are still people who believe in helping those who are less fortunate. SUPER PERSONALIZED GIFTS BY COMPUTER!! WE'LL PRINT ANY PHOTO ON ALMOST ANYTHING IN 3 MINUTES --YOUR PORTRAIT . OR THOSE OF FRI ENDS, RE LATI VE S, PETS , A UT OS , ET C.--COME IN PER SON F OR INSTA NT COM PUTER PORTRAIT O R MAIL Y O U R FAVO RITE PHOT OGR APH . PO RTR A IT, un mou n ted 8 " x 10 " . . . PORTR A IT, mo u nted 9"x12" ...... T-S HI RTS (S-M-L-XL) short sleeves ... (ye llow, b lue, white wi red t r im) T-SH IR TS (S-M-U b lue, long sleeves . TO T E BAGS, canvas 12 " x 15" ...... PAN TI ES (S-M-Ll ye ll ow, p i nk, blue PILL OWCASES (2 1"x3 1") wh ite .... Hi s & hers. per pair . . . . . .. ... SOFA pill owcases (12"x 12") z ip pered
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by Lisa Sherwood
The history department sponsored " lecture entitled "Clio in the Marketplace" on Nov. 1 at 7:30 in the library_ conference room. The program featured recent Cabrini history major graduates who talked about their various jobs and how they got them. The positions described included work in business, government, library science, law and education. Mary Maguire '72, a librarian for 2½ years, describes her job as a management position, in which she deals with the public, library personnel and the board. Chris McNichol '70, works for a brokerage house as a property manager. She tells us that her job involves quite a bit of research. Claire Roth '69, is currently employed as a paralegal. Paralegal training is not necessary; however, she attended the Institute for Paralegal Training which offers 3 months of practice-oriented work in specific areas of law. She stresses that this is not the same type of job as a legal secretary. Carol Flagello '72, has a civil service job in the aviation supply office, Department of the Navy. She spoke about the PACE exam which must be taken in order to get into government work. Carol also told us that the competition is very keen and of the many benefits offered to the government worker. Renee Spellman '72, is a high school history with the Great Valley school district. She feels that community work is a good prelude to teaching, and that as a teacher, involvement in various school activities can also help. Liz McNerlin '71, a law librarian, feels that experience is important in this type of job. All speakers agree that it is easier to start out in related jobs and move up . Part-time jobs in your field while still atte nding school are good . And finally, all feel that history has helped them understand events, think logically, and aided in their personal growth.
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In my opinion:
Will this SGA be different? be made aware of the problems that need correcting, along with the wants and needs of the students. The SGA has to come down to the grass roots-the students . This can be accomplished by encouraging the students to become more involved in the SGA by allowing them to express their opinions. Will the new SGA encourage the students to express their opinions and more importantly, will the members of the SGA try to resolve the problems of the students? I am not being critical of the new SGA members. After all, they have not had a chance to prove themselves yet since they are not in office. I am just trying to make them aware of the problems the SGA's of the past have ignored or have been unsuccessful in solving. The student government of any school is supposed to work in the name of the students. The members of the student government are supposed to be true representatives of the students who elect them to office. I sincerely hope that the president and vice-president of this year's SGA will keep in mind all their campaign promises and deliver to the students what they want.
by MaureenLarkin For the first time in my tnree years at Cal:trini, a woman has been elected president of the student body. In fact, the entire executive board of SGA consists of 'flll'effl Is this unusual occurrence a sign that things will be changing within the boundaries of the student government? Will this happening make our new SGA more visible to the Will the new SGA be more 1 students? active than the previous ones? These are just a few of the many questions I have about the new blood which has entered SGA. Cabrini's SGA has fallen into a rut. It seems that the SGA is around in name only. In previous years, some recommendations which have been made at the SGA meetings have never been acted upon. Of course, a few mino1 recommendation have been acted upon but the major, more debatable ones have just stayed in the form of words on a piece of paper. Will the new SGA change this common occurrence?' If the SGA is to become more visible ' and active as it promised, then it has to
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A letter from afar This is a letter from Teri Alberici, a 1976 graduate. She is doing volunteer work with the Cabrinisisters in Swaziland in South Africa.
October 7, 7976 Dear Cabrinites, Sawilbona! Hello from Swaziland. I am sorry for taking so long to write but with everything being so new, I was quite busy. My first three weeks in Swaziland were spent living with the sisters of St. Mary '.5. During the time I travelled to various other missions took a week long course in Seswati, and went out to the Clinic with Sr. Raphael. What, you may ask, were my first impressions of Swaziland? Well, when one goes to either Manzini or Mbabane, one would think they are in any busy town in the world. The two towns are fairly modern. However, travel ten miles outside Mbabane and you will hit Lobamba. In Lobamba, you find houses with electricity and running water,, then maybe 70 yards away, you find straw huts. As far as I can see, Swaziland is a strange mixture of Western and African ideals. People will walk around in Western dress, then go to a witchdoctor or ~ o to their straw hut. One of the best places to see "the old and new" is in Church there the Swazi sit side by side in traditional and western dress. The topography of the country is exquisitely beautiful. St. Mary's is situated between mountains and high belts. I have not seen any "wild" animals. Swaziland is in the wrong part of Africa for lions, etc. I am doing fine here. I am presently working as a teacher of history and religious knowledge. I am employed by the Swazi government, so financially I am also fine. If my English sounds a bit strange, it is because I work with and meet many Irish and English people and :im picking up their ways of speaking. I'll write again soon--/ miss everyone very much.
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Film course gets
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by Ron Katkocin This semester, for the first time, Cabrini has offered a course in film-making, taught by Dr. Marilyn Johnson. The basic consensus among the students is that the course is both enjoyable and beneficial. Mark Donahue '77, has this to say: "Film-making is a new experience at Cabrini. It is a field I am interested in as a communications major. It is an opportunity to explore a new media. It has afforded me the opportunity to write, edit, and produce a film with other students who are as excited as I am about a final product of our own conception." When asked why she chose the course, Sue Snyder '77, replied: "I needed another elective; I'm interested in film and I have friends in the course, so I
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decided to take it." Sue is very succinct in stating her opinion of the course. "I think it's great 1" she says. Barbara Mc Hugh '78, has various reasons for selecting th is course. "Basically I took it for communications credits. Secondly, I took it because it was taug h t by Dr. Johnson. I think she's excellent. Thirdly, I took it because the way the course is designed, I think it wil l be beneficial if I decide to go into television work." Barbara thinks the course is "excellent," and that it's a lot of fun, too! Another student, Harold Wilson '78, also took the film-making course. Harold says: "It's a wonderful experience . It's an experience that I enjoy and I learn a lot from it." Ray Crew '77, chose this course because of his experience in photography. "My interest, coupled with the fact that I may go into te levision as a career, made it a natural for me to take this course." Ray finds the course valuable "because it is a practical course which teaches a saleable ski ll." He fee ls that there is a need for more practical courses of this type and he wo u ld like to see a film-making one and two course. "I think the course is good, but one drawback is that it is a single semester course and there is just not enough ti me in one semester." Many students praise Dr. Johnson's ability as teacher of this course, and their praise is not unwarrantep. For the past year and a half, Dr. Johnson has been working for WPVI, TV. She is the production consultant of "Moving Day." Her June 26 program entitled
"Housewife, Homemaker, Mother" was nominated for the Alfred I. Dupont award of the Columbia University School of journalism. "Moving Day" is a public affairs program having topics which are mainly of interest to women. Dr. Johnson tries to involve Cabrini students by encouraging them to work as production assistants. As producer, Dr . Johnson "thinks of the idea, decides how to do it and actually does it, that is to say, I shoot, I edit, I transfer sound, write up the script for the director--j ust al I kinds of things. In short, I plan and execute." Dr. Johnson seems as enthusiastlC about the course as the students do. "I would like to teach it again in the fall, so I hope enough students want to take it." The present class of eleven is divided into four groups, and each group has the responsibility of creating its own film. The topics vary. For instance, Harold Wilson, Sal Urbano, Sue Snyder, and Barbara McHugh are jointly working on a film concerning basketball. They intend to show how basketball is not just one team playing another, but rather that it is a total school involvement. James Pettine, Dan Perna, Gene Hutter, and Mark Donahue are producing a film expressing the role of the theater at Cabrini. Sue DeCarlo and Joyce Crowley are creating a film about successfu l Cabrini graduates, and Ray Crew's film displays various Cabrini activities. These films will be shown at a film-festival, to whic h all are invited.
Schwarze GetsPh.D by Cy n t h ia De Ritis Sharon Schwarze, assistant professor of Philosophy, recently received her Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. Her doctoral dissertation was "Temporal Anisotropies," that is, physical processes whose temporal inverses don't occur. Her topic required a great deal of scientific knowledge. Dr. Schwarze had been working on her doctorate si nce 1968. She commented that havi ng two children slowed her down. It takes the average woman about seven years to get her Ph .D . It could take some women longer possibly because of finances. Dr. Schwarze said "women don't get the same opportunities as men in getting fellowships to work on their doctorates." She questioned why women don't receive -equal opportunity as men. In her particular situation she was told that she had a husband to support her.
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Socl ¡a',I Science Internship
Juniorslearningon the job by Edda Pitassi
Laurie Davy, '78, a social science/psychology major, is finding out she doesn't want to be "just a case worker," while Maribeth Schafer, '78, a special education major, is learning about the special needs of senior citizens. These Cabrini juniors, in addition to their other studies, are currently serving as interns in a program that requires them to work at a social service agendy every Wednesday . At the end of the semester, they will rreceive three credits toward their degrees. There are, however, a few other requirements to fulfill besides the field ~xperience. The interns meet weekly with social science department chairperson, Dr. Carter Craigie, who reviews their journals, an important requirement in the internship program. As Dr. Craigie stated, "I am a stickler ,on these journals. They are the principal means of showing me what they are doing iand learning." One of the main objectives of keeping journals is to help students analyze and solve the problems they might meet on ¡ the job. They are asked to write down their impressions of where they work and to state what they do from day to day. Dr. Craigie also want them "to be able to write standard English. At first they wrote too much. Now the journals are more organized, concise and to the point," he said. The point, according to him, is that through practice writing in their journals, "they will be competent in writing case studies."
Besides the formal academic requirements, the internship demands definite responsibilities from the interns. Maribeth, who works at the Germantown Settlement House in Philadelphia, helps to---c0ordinate Bible study and arts-and-crafts for senior citizens as well as recreation programs for some 60 youngsters. She helps with the daily outreach program of taking food to those people who are afraid to go out or are too sick to leave home . "I do very little clerical work," she said. "I am getting some hard experience. Just being able to learn how to talk with people is something that is difficult to do," she said. Her field supervisor gives her the opportunity to attend various lectures on social work at Temple University, and she also attends block meetings, an important part of community life in the city. Maribeth hopes to go into clinical work with emotionally distrubed children when she graduates. Laurie Davy, who interns in the office of Volunteer Resources, Norristown, Pa., works with juvenile delinquents who need employment counseling. Beth Collins, '78, another social science major, works with her. Laurie's main job is to get general information from the kids and prepare referrals for the judges handling their cases. She also writes reports "whenever we meet or call a young offender. The reports are then made part of their files," she explained .
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In working with these young individuals, Laurie and Beth are helping them find specific jobs. Laurie feels the kids are definitely being helped through counseling. "Many have found employment. We try to keep in touch with them and see if they are still employed," she said. After working on Wednesdays, she finds it hard to go back to a school routine. "You really have to try to get the internship out of your system before going back to stydying," she noted. After graduation, Laurie wants to work with adolescents. At the end of the internship, field supervisors are required to evaluate the students and submit their reports to Dr. Craigie. Up to now, he said, the agencies "are very happy with them." He comments further on the structure of the internship. "These students arc in a very special arrangement. After this fall semester, those who wish to intern once a week must first take Intro. to Sociology
I. 'Those who wish to intern a full five days a week during a semester must take that course and Social Work 11, together with a core of other courses," he explained. Dr. Craigie is working on a curriculum that will include courses like Abnormal Psychology, Social Problems and Minority Groups. He env1s1ons the full-week internship happening "about two springs from now, probably in
1979."
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Hypnotistvisits Bio Club, lulls groupinto relaxation by Barbara Polomano
Music Class goesclassical by Cynthia DeRitis
The Introduction To Music Literature ::lass went to the Academy of Music on Tuesday, Nov. 16. Mrs. Adeline Bethany, lecturer in Fine Arts, had recently taught her class sections about the composers, Chopin and Copland. She wanted her class to listen to the music performed by an orchestra. The works that were performed included: Overture to "Benvenutc Cellini," Op. 23 by Hector Berlioz; Chopin's Concerto No. 1 in E Minor for Piano and Orche stra, Op. 11; and Copeland's Symphony No. 3. Leonard Slatkin conducted the orchestra with vivacity. He wrote a composition for Vincent Price based on "T he Raven," a poem by Edgar Allen Poe. Janina Fialkowska, a Canadian, was the feat ured pianist. She gave a splendid performance and she was well-received by the audienc:P..
Fellowship awarded by Lisa Sherwood
Nancy Rush, assistant professor of Education and coordinator of Early Childhood Education, has received a $750.00 Gohanna Mertz fellowship for her doctoral studies. Ms. Rush will use the fellowship beginning in March, 1977 at the Catholic University in Washington, D.C. She has also become a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, an international honorary teachers' society which you are invited to join by appointment. She is very anxious to begin her work and sees it as "an honor and financial help.'.'
"Relax and look deep into my eyes. Your eyelids are getting heavier, heavier,. . . " One would expect to hear such words from a hypnotist. And indeed, words similar to these were heard Monday, Nov. 1, in the biology lab from the Biology guest speaker, William Shanline, a hypnotic therapist. Mr. Shanline spoke generally on methods of hypnosis, told of his work with deaf people, and of special cases where his patients regressed or returned to perhaps a previous life. After summarizing his methods, Mr. Shanline sought a volunteer to undergo hypnosis. Loretta Alioto, a sophomore, volunteered for the performance. "As I
responded to his instructions, I felt myself becoming more and more relaxed and drawn into a restful state." To end the lecture, Mr. Shanine demonstrated his motto, "You can relax," by drawing the entire audience into a hypnotic trance. The lab was enveloped in abso lute silence as students' bodies went limp with relaxation. An air of tranquility filled the room as Mr. Shanline slowly awoke participants from their relaxed state. Mr. Shanline has been a professional hypnotist since 1950. He is registered with the America n Affiliation of Hypnosis and the National Association for the Advancement of Ethical Hypnosis.
''Equus'' poses question: Who is sane? by Barbara Polamano
In Caesar's time, an equus was the four-legged animal that men rode off to war upon that cried 'neh!' Today, "Equus" is a captivating, thought provoling book, play, and soon-to-be-released film by Peter Shaffer. The play centers around a boy, Alan, who blinds horses. Caught in the criminal action, the boy is sentenced to life imprisonment. However, he is saved by a willing psychiatrist, Dr. Dysart, who agrees to take on the boy as a patient. During Alan's stay at the mental hospital, Dr. Dysart finds he may have taken on more responsibility than he can handle. Through hypnotism and a truth serum (actually only water pills), Alan exposes the events and people (his extremely religious mcth er, his strict, demanding, ill-tempered lather) in his past that might have led to his criminal actions. The doctor, once a secure, stable man, becomes increasingly insecure and unstable with the disturbing progression of Alan's story. He begins to question the value of his profession. Is helping people to reform and cope with the norm of society truly a good accomp lishment? Is normality really a good thing? The doctor is then alarmed to discover that the so-called "disturbed" boy is actually better in touch with reality than he is. He feels that the boy has a deeper understanding of whar-li re is al I about.
In a soliloquy during the last scene, the doctor leaves the audience questioning "Who is wiser, who ac'tually has obtained a closer touch with reality, the osvchiatrist or the madman?" The play should prove quite interesting. The actors perform on a bare stage with few props and simple costumes. Superficially, the dialogue is easy to comprehend, however, it can arouse complex emotions in the viewer. "Equ us" has won several awlrds and has a two-year play on Broadway to its credit. From readin the book, I would say that the play sounds like a winner which should be worthwhile to attend. "Equus" will be at the Forrest Theatre, 1114 Walrwt Street from Nov. 9 - 27. Anyone interested should contact the Literary Club or the English office.
Scholar nominee Claire De Maria is Cabrini's nominee for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship competition. The winners of the national competition can receive up to $5,000 annually in scholarship funds. Ms. De Maria is a sophomore majoring in social science and Spanish. She was selected by a faculty committee. The Truman Scholarship Foundation recognizes student scholars who seek a career in public service and government.
Women'sB-Ball
Spirit Squad by BarbaraMcHugh
by Joan Buonanno In a double-header on December 13 the women's and men' s basketball teams on their home court will be up against the teams from Holy Family. For the women it will be their opener to a 15 game season . Tryouts for the women 's team brought a good showing of competitors , especially freshmen, for positi ons on the tea m. Juniors Sally Ford, Nancy Holland and Bernie McCabe and sophomores Marianne Fenlon, Kathy Shields, and Patti Sullivan are returning team members for Cabrini. New talent to the squad brings freshmen, Annie Bedhard, Maureen Dileo, Sharida Gillison, Denyse Glover, Judy Guido , Bridget McLaughlin, Kath y Smith, Denise
Starnato, and Gina Taddie. Mrs. Goodwin, head coach of the women's team, will be assisted this season by senior, Tom Nerney. One of the captains of the Cabrini Cavaliers, Torn commented that "determination and aggressiveness will be the key to success." Having an assistant, Mrs. Goodwin remarked will be "good for the team" on the whole, but will also facilitate the advantage of more instruction for the junior varsity. Both coaches are optimistic of the players' potential , ball handing and rebounding. Practice time will especially concentrate on working on outside shooting and on a pattern offense and defense.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Cabrini vs Holy Family Cabrini vs Chestnut Hill Cabrini vs Gwynedd Mercy Cabrini vs Pinebrook Cabrini vs Textile Cabrini vs Penn State (Ogontz) Cabrin I vs Bryn Mawr Cabrini vs Our Lady of Angels Cabrini vs Phila. College of Bible Cabrini vs Widener Cabrini vs Swarthmore Cabrini vs Rosemont Cabrini vs Harcum Cabrini vs Eastern Cabrini vs Holy Family
1976 - 1977 December 13 January24 January 27 January 28 Feburary 1 February 3 February 8 February 10 February 15 February 1i February 22 February 24 March 1 March 3 March 7
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Sophomore-Faculty Game:
A money-making scheme by BarbaraMcHugh The Sophomore-Faculty Basketball Game, which istbecoming a big event here at Cabrini, took place in the gym on Nov. 17. The Sophomore class officers arranged the game and the following members of the Sophomore class participated: Walt Williams, team captain; Minh Dao; Kathy Sherma; Sue O'Hagan; Kathy O'Malley; Jim Sugden; and Kathy Shields. Pia Carusi was the team coach. The faculty came forth with spirit as usual. Players were: Mrs. Helen Goodwin, team captain and coach; Dr. Girard, Dr.
Pepino; Gerry Satlow; Dr. Romano; Dr. Schwarze; Sr. Mary Louise Sullivan; Mr. Nation; Mr. Litavic; and Dr. Dorothy Brown. The proceeds, which were earned by a 25 cent admission fee and spnosoring money earned by the players, will go toward next semester's Senior Farewell. The final score showed a faculty victory of 92 to 84. High scorers were Dr. Girard, with 50 points, and Walt Williams, with 41 points. Mike Walczak, the voice of the Cabrini Cavaliers, kept the game moving with his comical commentary.
Cabrini College will have a new addition to the basketball court this season. Donna Castellini, a freshman, has organized a cheerleading squad and it looks like it's going to be a success. When asked what gave her t'he idea, Donna replied, "We're a small college. We don't even have a football team. But we do have a basketball team. And I think that every college basketball team should have a cheerleading squad, whether the college is small or not." Other members of this spirited group are: Marie Cahill; Sue Ostroski; Kathie Warner; Sue Filling; Debbie Kelly; Desiree Hollomon; Jean Marie Turner; Sue Soja; Terry Warble; and Jo Anne Thiel. The girls have big plans for the season to raise money for their group, possibly a raffle and some cake sales. They play to cheer at every game, and in uniform. The girls ask your support and if you're interested in seeing them practice, you can go to the gym on Wednesday and Thursday nights, from 6:30 to 8:00.
J.V. starts by Harold Wilson Men's Athletics, coordinated by Dr. Jolyon Girard, will be sponsoring a men's junior varsity basketball team. The J .V. was developed because of the tremendous interest displayed in varsity basketball. Thus far, the team _has seven members. They are Herbert Erbe, Ronald Katkocin, Albert Iannucci, Vincent Nicholas, Kenneth F~zio, Thomas Anderson, and Joseph Reilly. The team will practice in the gym on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The first game of the J.V.'s six game season took place on Dec. 4 at 1 :00 in the gym. Mr. Herb Erbe will be the student representative for Dr. Girard as a player coach on the J .V. team. He will be mainly responsible for organizing it. Herb is also investigating the possibility of some of the less experience varsity players also playing with the J.V. team.