Vat XXIV, No. 2
October, 1977
Cabrini College, Radnor, Pa.
Awardspresentedfor achievements . by Gene Hutter The Bruckmann Memorial Chapel of Cabrini College was the setting for the Twentieth Anniversary Convocation on Oct. 13. At this time numerous awards were presented to members of the college community in recognition of humanitarian and academic achievements. In conjunction with the 20th Anniversary of Cabrini College, the Board of Trustees commissioned the presentation, the F ranees Cabrini Social Justice Awards. These awards were presented to those persons who demonstrate a commitment to humanitarianism as exemplified in the goals of Frances Xavier Cabrini. Receiving the Frances Cabrini Social Justice Awards were: Msgr. Geno C. Baroni, humanitarian; Sister Regina Casey, M.S.C., superior general of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart; and, Miss Anna M. Bruckmann, philanthropist.
Msgr. Baroni delivered the Convocation address speaking on "The Social Mission of Higher Education." For his dedication to the revitalization of city neighborhoods, President Carter named him Assistant Secretary for Housing and Urban Development for Neighborhoods, Voluntary Associations and Consumer Protection'. Sister Regina Casey, president of Cabrini College from 1969 to 1972, is general administrator of Cabrini services throughout the world. Sister Regina's major concern is the on-going development of educational, health and social services sponsored by the Cabrini Sisters. Sister Regina was unable to be present to accept the award as she is in Rome. She is one of two American women invited to participate in a Synod on Catechesis. This year Sister Regina celebrates her 25th Anniversary as a Missionary Sister of the Sacred Heart. In Sister Regina's absence, her award was accepted by Sister Bernardette, M.S.C.
As a supporter of Catholic Education and Missions, Miss Anna M. Bruckmann has shown her concern for people by her generosity. Cabrini College has benefited by Miss Bruckmann's generosity in the form of the Bruckmann Memorial Chapel and the Bruckmann Chemistry Laboratory. The Bruckmann Scholars Awards are a further example of Miss Bruckmann's philanthropy. Awards and recipients were: The Junior Saturday Club of Wayne Special Education Award to Jane Ellen Lutz, presented by Mrs. Allan Beverly, president of tbe Junior Saturday Club of Wayne; Cabrini College ssociation Annual Scholarship to Bernadette Barrett, presented by Mrs. Donald Zager, president of the Alumni Association; The Christian R. and Mary F. Lind back Foundation Scholarship to Jo Anne Dattalo, presented by Sister Mary Louise Sullivan, president of Cabrini College; (cont'd p. 3)
Jambor gives concerts by Nancy Harrold After teaching music at Bryn Mawr College for 20 years, Madame Agi J ambor ~s beginning a new appointment as artist in residence at Cabrini College. "I was ready for a new job, I needed new inspirations." Bryn Mawr was my family for 20 years. Now Cabrini is my family." Born in Budapest to a musically gifted family, she began her own career as a violinist at¡age three. By age four, she had also mastered the piano. Her mother and teacher, Olga Jambor, organized the first private music school in Hungary. Since she came to the United States in 1947, she has taught at American University, the Peabody Conservatory of Music, the Philadelphia Musical Academy, Goucher College and Bryn Mawr College. She was also actively involved in founding
the Oak Ridge School of Music in Tennessee. Although she was raised in a "very . old-fashioned" household, she was also taught to never give up her career. She remembers the 1940's as being "not a woman's world, but a man's," especially in her profession. "It was very hard being a woman." As a result of her numerous concerts throughout this country and abroad, Madame J ambor has established herself as being an outstanding modern interpreter of Bach. She has won both the Brahms Prize in Berlin, and the Warsaw Philharmonic Grand Prix of the International Chopin Competition. She has also appeared as soloist with . many major American symphony orchestras including the Baltimore Symphony, the National Symphony and the Philadelphia Orchestra ¡.
Parents' Weekend
"Badass" leads music series A move offcampus the by Barbara Polomano
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"Badass" is coming to Cabrini. Yes, "Badass." No, it's not Easy Rider or Evel Knievel. Yes, it IS pronounced the way you're thinking. No, it's not a guy that beats up little old ladies. Yes, I AM going to tell you exactly what it is. "Badass' 1 is the name of a blues-opera composed by New York composer, Paul Knopf. Mr. Knopf will be here at Cabrini on Nov. 2, 6, and 8, each day presenting several of his own compositions, the "Opera of Badass" one of them. This opera will be making its Pennsylvania premier at Cabrini on Nov. 2. Its first showing was at an outdoor festival at Lincoln Center in N.Y.C. last August. "Badass" is based on the Don Juan legend. Mozart also did an opera based on the legend called "Don Giovanni." Mr. Knopf tells the story behind the opera: " 'Badass' is a person who WAS religious but who responds to the fact that he is constantly pursued by misfortune by renouncing God and religion. He then turns to pursuing women." One of these women invites him to a party. Look for familiar faces at the party. Five Cabrini students from the Little Theatre group will portray the other guests at the party! Also at the party will be "Old Man Trouble," the personification of Badass' misfortune. Come to the gym in Sacred Heart Hall to see the trouble Badass gets himself into when he goes after Old Man Trouble's wife.
The star of opera is Toney Watkins, formerly a member of the Duke Ellington band. Until recently, he was performing in the play, "The Wiz." In addition to "The Opera of ¡ Badass," Watkins is in the production of the movie, "Hair," which is now being filmed. A total of three singers and two dancers will be included in the opera. Piano, saxophone and viola players will provide the musical accompaniment. As a second event, Knopf, his dancers and the Bloomsburg choir will perform at Cabrini's chapel at 4 p.m. Sun., Nov. 6. He says, "My mass at the school cha.pel will be done as a service, not really a concert. I've tried difft;rent things to jnvolve the congregation." On his last day at Cabrini, Tues. Nov. 8, at 8 p.m. in the Mansion, Knopf will present a festival of piano, dance , poetry and choral song. The presentation will feature the Cabrini College choral ensemble, Clare Johnson, dancer/choreographer, and Knopf at the piano, with perhaps one of Knopf's poems read by Dr. Marilyn Johnson. Knopf's interest in music dates back to his youth. He developed an interest in music when he was 7 years old, and began to take piano lessons. At 13, he composed his first piece of music. At this time, he decided that composing was really what he wanted to do. After high school, he at tended Juilliard School of Music in New York. However, he joined the army before he graduated. After the army, he went to New York University. From there he graduated with a double major in music and creative writing. In the early '60's, Knopf developed another major interest, this one in theatre. He decided he'd like to work with religious material. In 1964, he began by taking four psalms and setting them to music. In 1968, he composed "Last Trip", a work based on the story of the Prodigal Son. "In this piece, the son is a youth in revolutionary time, he's a kid on drugs who gets rehabilitated," Knopf explains. From then on, he continued to blossom out into the area of theatre . The above programs are made possible in part through a grant from "Meet the Composer," with support from the "National Endowment for the Arts," "Helena Rubinstein Foundation," "Martha Baird Rickefeller Fund for Music" and "Alice M. Ditson Fund."
by Sue O'Hagan
Kappa Sigma Omega will sponsor Parents' Weekend on Oct. 15 and 16 to follow a Cabrini tradition. But instead of the dinner dance being held on campus this year, it will be held at the Valley Forge Sheraton Hotel. There are two main reasons for this year's move off campus. The first, and probably the most important reason, is money. By holding Parents' Weekend off campus, Kappa was able to get reduced rates for dinner prices. The total cost of the weekend will be $16 per person. Last year, the total cost per person was $18. This total cost of $16 covers a dinner dance Saturday from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. (cash bar) and a brunch on Sunday afternoon following Mass in the Bruckmann Chapel. A second reason for the shift to the Sheraton is a poor attendance record from previous years. Last year's attendance at Parents' Weekend was noticeably poor. A survey was taken by Kappa to see what should be done to remedy the situation. A general response to the survey was that off-campus accommodations would bring more promising results. Pam Rusinyak, president of Kappa, feels that this year's Parents' Weekend venture will be more successful than those in the past because "more people will be inclined to come to the Sheraton for a night out than they would to Cabrini's cafeteria." An off-campus arrangement such as the one planned for this year provides "a nicer atmosphere" for all concerned. . Not only are the parents getting a financial break, according to Ms. Rusinyak, but the members of Kappa are too. The agenda for the weekend includes : cocktail hour at 7 p.m., and dinner at 8 p.rn., Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Valley Forge Sheraton Hotel. An open dance will be held there from 9 p.m: until 1 a.m. A Mass will be celebrated in the Bruckmann Chapel at noon, Sunday, Oct. 16. A brunch in the Sacred Heart Hall cafeteria will immediately follow. Anyone not wishing to participate in the entire agenda of events for the $16 fee can do so on an individual basis. The cost of the dinner alone will be $13; the dance alone will be $5 and the brunch alone will cost $3.
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Ensemble sets season by MoniqueAdger There 's an exciting new season for the Choral Ensemble , according to the Choral Director, Ms. Lucy Carroll. The blended voices, the musical format, and the up-coming schedule shows true versatility for this year. During the beginning of November, the ensemble will participate in a jazz concert with the New York composer and pianist, Paul Knopf, who will also give us a sample of his musical work and poetry. An audition will be held for an expanded choir on Nov. 5, for high school students. Those chosen will perform with the festival chorus in the
20th anniversary concert in March. The Choral Ensemble, with the expanded Choir will also perform two selections that were written by the choral director, Ms. Lucy Carroll along with the classic, "Magnificat" by Pergulesi. The Christmas season can not be left out of the schedule. On Sunday, December 11, 1977 at 3 p.m., there will be "The Concert in the Mansion". The American tradition of Christmas will be celebrated along with the songs, stories, and customs of Italy, Germany, and Poland. The Ensemble will invite the audience to participate throughout the entire Christmas program.
20thyearconvocation Pennies saved (from p. 1) The Lawrence R. Sedler Memorial Award to Kathleen Ann Fennell, presented by Mrs. Toni Sedler Linder ; The Jane Schwartz Benjamin Memorial Scholarship to Maryann Ribick, presented by Sister Mary Louise Sullivan. Also honored were the recipients of Bruckmann Scholars Awards presented by Sister Mary Louise Sullivan. The new members of Cabrini's Honor Societies were announced by Dr. Kathleen Gavigan. Dr. Dorothy M. Brown, vice president for academic affairs, and Sister Mary Louise Sullivan presented the Dean's List certificates to htose students achieving a 3.50 quality point average for the Spring Semester , 1977. Following the invocation delivered by Sister Ursula Infante, M.S.C., founding president of Cabrini College, Sister Mary Louise Sullivan, president of Cabrini College, spoke on " Challenges Met .. . Challenges to Come." Madeleine Anne Cahill, president of the Student Government Association , addressed the assembly with "A Student Perspective." Bach's "Italian Concerto " was performed by Mme. Agi Jambor, Cabrini's Artist-in-Residence, as the Recessional. "The Twentieth Anniversary Convocation was an appropriate setting for the presentation of the awards, " expressed Ms. Jo Brenner, assistant to the vice president for academic affairs. "The college awards numerous scholarships from various sources," noted Ms. Brenner, "but the Convocation in conjunction with Cabrini's 20th Anniversary was a means of bringing the honored persons, the donors and the student body together for this milestone in Cabrini's history ."
forscholarship by Loretta Alioto The Philosophy Club at Cabrini has been actively involved in helping to raise money for the Larry Sedler Memorial Scholarship Fund . This year , as they did last year, they will have a penny drive in which people are asked to donate a few cents to the beer mug. They raised thirty dollars last year. Trish Loggia, of the Philosophy Club, says the usual adage of pennies is, "Oh, it' s just a penny" and urges people to contribute in this sense. Some of the other activities planned for this year will be another backgammon game. A book sale was held last year and also a tenn is match . Raffles were also chanced off . But Loggia stresses that the fund is self-prepetuating and donations made through the Philosophy Club have been their own personal tribute. Recipients have been yearly awarded from this fund. The two most recent winners are Frank DiGiandomenico ('78) and Kathy Fennell ('78). They share the $500 award. The memory of former philosophy instructor, Larry Sedler, will never die at Cabrini. Though he is no longer with us in person , his spirit is still very much alive, says Dr. Romano. And what is keeping this spirit so much alive is the Larry Sedler Memorial Scholarship Fund which began here in 1972 and continues annually. This fund was started by his wife, Mrs. Alice C. Linder, in honor of her husband's love for the school.
20thanniversary talksplanned by LisaSherwood This year is Cabrini's 20th Anniversary and the various departments are planning activities to bring together the general public and student body to celebrate . Mini-grants help fund the 20th Anniversary Lecture Series which will begin on Oct. 11. The first lecture, "Interpretations of Science in America," will be presented by the Biology department. The speaker, Dudley Shapere, is a professor of Philosophy and member of the Committee on History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Maryland. Professor Shapere attended Harvard and has taught at Ohio State, the University of Chicago, and the University of Illinois. At the University of Chicago, he received the Quantrell Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. Professor Shapere is also a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He is currently on the editorial boards of several major journals and has written 34 articles and 2 books. Details of other department's lectures will be announced later.
Honor Society offers help by Kim Hayes
A tutorial service to help students having difficulties in courses, and speakers to talk on various topics are two of the hopes that Dr. Kathleen Gavigan, chairperson of the History Dept. , has for the Cabrini College Honor Society . The purpose of the honor society will be to foster academic excellence and award consistent high academic achievement. After maintaining dean's list standing for three consecutive semesters, a student becomes an automatic member of the honor society. Although the society has just entered formative stages, Dr. Gavigan, moderator of the society stated, "We want it to be an active organization." There will be elections this month by members of the honor society to choose a president and secretary-treasurer. The society presently has 16 members. The newest members are Monica Carroll (78), Marlene Driscoll (78), Sally Ford (78), Pamela Rusinyak (78), and Pamela Rocco (78).
Dancetheaterappealsto all
by Stephen Pedano "Culture is in the hands of the educators," declares Miss Jean Williams, founder and sole instructor of the Germantown Dance Theater which will be appearing in the Little Theater Oct. 15-16, and Oct. 22-23. Jean went on, "education majors must expose themselves to worthwhile entertainment because too many people tend to accept less than the best. It is the teacher's duty to expose the children to cultural things, so they may develop their critical abilities and their taste for the
best." "Our college performances are entertaining and diver~," Jean said, looking forward to the Cabrini date. She creates for the adult audience as well as children. For the Cabrinidate, the company will dance three ~elections. The first, "Ben Franklin Vignettes of Early Philadelphia and Paris," is a Williams ballet created for the Bicentennial and sponsored by a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. This very selective grant enabled Jean to research and· develop the piece,
done entirely in period costume. It touches on all aspects of Franklin's life. "Bolero" is the title of the jazz piece second on the program. Jean has choreographed this selection to the music of Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Performed by the first group some time ago, it will be the first time for the new group. Third on the program is a classical ballet set to the music of Edward McDowell, a turn of the century American composer. This is also a bicentennial ballet done in traditional ballet costume. Dance is becoming more popular with young adults. "It's the slower art," Jean said, reflecting on its rise in popularity, "it follows changes in music and other arts." Among the group's many credits, is the Williams ballet "Of Hungary Hearts," designed and performed for the Eucharistic Congress in August of 1976. "That was probably my most exciting experience," remembers Jean. The company danced, for an audience of five thousand in Philadelphia's Civic Center, a complete history of the Eucharist. More recently, the company has performed at the New Market for Centennial Sunday and at the Kenneth Israel Synagogue where they danced "King David" with the Philadelphia Oratory Choir and the Mostovoy Orchestra.
Campus cartoonist awaits syndication by Janet Gennaro Did you ever read the comics and wonder how a cartoonist got his start? An Evening Division student here at Cabrini has been working on a cartoon strip for the past two years and is now looking for an empty niche in the comic pages to put his series titled "Skreech." Jay Gormley, who lives in Broomall with his wife and seven-year-old daughter, developed a fascination for owls a while ago and combined it with his interest in drawing. "I was in the military for a long while," said Jay. "and when I was so dissatisfied with eight hours of the military, I'd come home, and kind of relax and sit down and draw." One of Jay's characters, Nathaniel (named after Bing Crosby's son), is a young featherless finch who became an "escape mechanism" for its creator. "I would identify my problems with problems that I was going to throw on
him," said Jay. Other characters in the series are : Finchter, father of Nathaniel; Skreech, an owl always trying to become a prince; Macaw, a retired bird whose wisdom is derived from a "fifth"; Fro, the "jive, up-to-date, now character"; the "Gizzard of Fuzz," a "little hairball floating around in the air whose one desire is to be listed in the yellow pages under 'advice and counsel "; and Harrold, an insecure lion with in-law problems. Jay keeps his characters in a tree setting, and every once in a while they make observations on human predicaments. In future issues, Loquitur will feat ure Jay's work. Although he has not been successful yet in getting his series syndicated, Jay is optimistic about it. "Let's put it this way," he said. "Walt Disney was a Sagittarius, Charles Shultz is
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A compromise or gift? by Janet Gennaro Remember studying about the Panama Canal in Latin American history class?A new chapter in that history book is being written now as the result of a treaty that President Carter signed with Panama's leader BrigadierGeneral Omar Torrijos two months ago. Despite any arguments, it is quite According to the treaty and upon senate ratification, the U.S. will give Panama full control of the canal and its zone (a ten-mile-wide stretch of land the length of the canal) on Dec. 31, 1999. A separate treaty will provide the U-.S. the right to assure the maintenance of permanent neutrality of the canal Carter declared that the treaties "mark the commitment of the U.S. to the belief that fairness, not force, should lie at the heart of our dealings with the nations of the world." Other Americans feel differently about the treaty. In the wake of our recent "pulling out" of South East Asia, many people feel that we are "giving up," and they do not wish to give up something regarded as a sign of U.S. achievement and power. Others are sceptical about Panama's willingness to stick to its agreement. As Ronald Reagan said on the Sept. 11 airing of the ABC-TV program "Issues and Answers," "no country has ever observed the terms of a treaty if it suited its ' national purposes to break that treaty." On the other hand, Latin Americans viewed the Panama Canal with loathing as a symbol of "Yankee Imperialism." In 1964 there was a student revolt in Panama against American presence resulting in the deaths of over 20 Panamanians. The Panamanian government said that the treaty was the only way of averting "the massacre of the best of our youth."
obvious that the canal no longer fulfills the needs that it was created for. Today's supertankers are too big for the canal, and with shifting world markets, many exporters and importers no longer find the canal necessary. Our navy's newest aircraft carriers are too wide, and with a two-ocean navy, the U.S. has little need to send small warships through the canal. And should there ever be a nuclear war, the canal could easily be destroyed with a single enemy missile. What happens if the Senate fails to ratify the treaty? Willthe Panamaniansrevolt against the 35,000 American citizens living in the Canal Zone? Will U.S. relations with Latin America become more difficult? Will Torrijos try to take over the canal and zone despite everything? With the Senate's busy schedule, it may take a whi)e to get around to voting on the treaty. President Carter is contacting each senator asking for his vote, but ultimately , the decision must be his own. Whatever happens, it is inevitable that future U.S. relations with Latin America and the world depend heavily on this vote. As Carter said, "I know that each senator will give the most careful consideration not only to the treaties themselves but to the positive impacts their approval will have in our own country and for our position in the world as a strong and generous nation."
Speakers describe Panama by Janet Gennaro What is that highly controversial place called Panama really like? Mrs. Margaret Whittaker, Lecturer in Biology at Cabrini, and her husband Dr. Richard Whittaker presented a program on Panama in the Library Conference Room on Sept. 29 . The Whittakers lived in the Panama Canal Zone outside of Panama City for three and one-half years while Dr. Whittaker worked at a hospital there . " It was like living in the suburbs fifteen years ago," Mrs. Whittaker said. And from the looks of the slides used in the presentation, I can see why - beautiful green grass, gorgeous trees and plants and a view overlooking the city's tall buildings like the Holiday Inn where the treaties were negotiated a few weeks ago. In addition to a slide and map presentation, the Whittakers had several samples of Panamanian crafts including jewelry, carvings and molas, which are a type of reversed applique process done with several layers of cloth . The temperature in Panama stays between 70 and 85 degrees all the time, according to the Whittakers, but it rains once a day for a half hour , sometimes accumulating up to two inches during that time. How does an ex-U.S. resident of the Canal Zone feel about the possibility of an ex-U.S. canal and zone? "I am in favor of the treaty," said Dr. Whittaker. "Having lived there for three and one-half years, it's a fair, just and reasonable treaty."
:200 alumnijo_in council admissions commi .ttee's goals, according by Susan DeCarlo - - The Admissions Committee of Cabrini ¡ to Jerome Zurek, chairman of the Admissions Committee. College is constantly focusing on plans to October 15, 1977 is set for the Alumni increase the enrollment in the college. One idea that the Admissions Committee ¡ Admissions Council's second meeting. Cabrini College is expecting 50 alumni has come up with is the formation of the from 13 geographical regions in the Alumni Admissions Council. United States. On this date, the alumni The Alumni Admissions Council was will learn what changes and renovations formed over the summer and it consists have taken place. of approximately 200 alumni. Mrs. Estelle Oristaglio, director of August 20, 1977 was the first meeting Admissions, has written a handbook that of the council. It was very successful with shows the alumni a number of ways to a turnout of 50 alumni who showed approach prospective Cabxini ~tuden_ts__iri interest and concern in achieving the
enhancing their interest in the college. For example, the handbook suggests that a member of the alumni give a party in their home for interested students . A party will show a more personal touch in explaining what Cabrini College has to offer. The main purpose of the Alumni Admissions Council is to share with interested students personal experiences and e0ucational backgrounds that Cabrini has given to them and to point out that they too can receive these experiences , from Cabrini.
EDITORIAL Whichdo you prefer: byMaureenLarkin
Cabrini inthe&O'sor Cabrini in the70's?
Many of you may complain . at times that Cabrini is behind the times and that we have to follow alot of rules that just do not pertain to the situations of today. We are, however, alot better off than the students of the sixties. Continue reading this article and find out for yourself. Ten years ago, when you went to classes, all the girls were in dresses and stockings. Jeans, shorts, T-shirts, or sneakers w~re absolutely forbidden. Rumor has it though, that when the girls did not feel like wearing a dress or skirt to class on a particular day, they would just put on their shorts but wear their ·trench coats all day. Doing it this way, gave everyone the impression that you were wearing a dress under your coat. Picture yourself pulling that stunt in the 1970's. Today, most of us like to sleep in on Sundays. We usually get a bit upset if our Ja,Mt ~ ~rs decide to ~t ·up at io:oo and make noise. In the sixties
thQa,gh,·8:00 a.m. every Sunday, one of the nuns would get on the public address system and wake up everyone in the dorm so you could get ready for Mass. At least we don't have to worry about that! Some freshmen and sophomores may not particularly like the idea of signing out, which is understandable. However, there w.fs a time at Cabrini, when everyone had to sign in and out, no matter what year you were. The dorm mother wanted to know where you were going and at what time, if it was before the curfew, you could be expected back. Can you imagine being 21 and having to be home before 11 :00? When our dates come to pick us up, nowadays, no one raises an eyebrow if he arrives in a t-shirt, a pair of patched jeans and sneakers. In the sixties though, you weren't permitted out of the dorm with your date unless he had on a suit jacket and a tie. Far all you late night people, you ·
nevtr would hav~ made it in the_~ixtie~. They had a lights out policy at 11 :00! And it was enforced whether you were ready for bed or not . . Now no one thinks twice about sitting down and eating lunch with their friend who just so happens to be a freshman. Then though, the cafeteria was segregated. There . were certain sections for each class. I wonder if they took roll ... ? There were study hours too. Then, however, there were more stringent rules . than our study hours. You were not permitted any phone calls exc~pt for long distance ones during study hour. You had to study . You could not just sit in your room quietly and watch TV or listen to your stereo. Can you imagine actually studying for two straight hours? After reading this article you would have to agree with me that we really have it good and that Cabrini has come a lon2 way since 1957_.
Betterplanningneeded for StudentCenterwalls iby Sue O'Hagan The idea of graphic art on the corridor walls of the Student Activities Center in Sacred Heart Hall is appealing. But the execution of this idea has turned out something rather appalling instead. Apparently, in the last minute rush of putting the finishing touches on the rest of the Student Activities Center, the corridor walls were given very little, if any, consideration. That is, until the last possible moment. Then, so that new and returning students could really see that progress had been made in the new center, it was decided that the walls must be painted. Before the opening of school no less! What a mistake! Just take a walk down the corridor of the Student Activities Center. This is a first-hand example of the truth of the old adagethat "haste makes waste." Whoever coined that surely knew what they were talking about. With no time to spare, a maintenance worker was given some gaudy paint, a few brushes and the position of artist-in-residence for the duration. Granted, he did his job the best oe could . and this is not the point that I wish to make.
Instead, I'd like to know why the whole project ·was{i'J: better organized? Where were the plans and the designs that should have been followed?Were there any to begin wjth? It was definitely a rush job. Something should be done to correct the lack of time and interest that was put into the whole project: These walls are a part of our school; therefore, they should reflect us. And not only should the art embellished on those walls reflect Cabrini now, but a timeless motif should be incorporated. Sure, the walls can be repainted every four years or so, but this shouldn't be necessary if there is a i;eally good design to begin with. Since we don't have what I would call a really good design at this point, I think it's about time to find one. The . money, talent, time and other resources are available to undertake the rejuvenation of the walls. The only missing ingredient is a little bit of organization. Maybe a committee in ·conjunction with ·the tine arts ·department could be a possible solu_tion. -~aybe a , little student
initiative is all that i.sriecessary. An organized method of getting things done isn't always the fastest way of getting them done, but in the long run the wait will be well worth it. The walls won't get done th{s year and they may not even be done by next year. But as long as there is organization, a plan of action to follow, and cooperation from more than a few people, it will get done and it will be done the right way.
Editor-in-chief News Editors .
. . . . Sue O'Hagan . . . . Gene Hutter BarbaraPolomano Editorial Editor . . . Maureen Larkin Feature Editor . . . . Janet Gennaro Entertainment Editor . . Cindi DeRitis Sports Editor .... BarbaraMcHugh Reporters . . . . . . . Loretta Alioto, · Monique Adger, Bill Bead, Joan Buonanno, Nancy Harrold,· Kim Hayes, Ron Katkocin, Steve Pedano, Lisa Sherwood BusinessManager . . LorraineMatteo . Cartoonist . . . . . . . jay Gormley Photography Editor . . . . . . . . . . BarbaraPolomano
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Rock Concerts: by Sue O'Hagan Rock concerts have taken a turn for the worse in this age of mass consumerism. Performers no longer seem interested in the aesthetics of their music. (Yes, rock music can be quite pleasin-gto your senses if you give it a chance!) Instead, they are more concerned with the almighty dollar. Being an avid concert-goer (I average about 1 per month) I have had the first-hand chance to observe this downhill trend in the rock concert phenomenon. I keep coming up with the same theme that runs throughout most of the concerts. It's a massive drive to "give them their money's worth." . How does this "give them their money's worth" scheme work?Well, I really can't see the logic behind it, but briefly here's what is done. Instead of entertaining their audiences with pure, unadulterated music, most groups have been experimenting with light shows, dramatic acts and a variety of special effects. A concert under these auspices is enhanced. It's gotten to the point now
"Soap" may go down the drain by Cindi DeRitis A bubbly show with a lot of flaky characters seems to have burst with a sudsy taste_ that has a_ppealed to 39 per cent of the national audiences (19 million homes upon its premiere.) This television series, "Soap," is a spoof of daytime soap operas that premiered this fall (aired 9:30 p.m. E.D.T. on ABC network). "Soap" is not a comedy or a crime-oriented program. It is a pastime for those who are strong supporters of tile sexual revolution tflat seems to be sweeping across the country. The series is centered around two types of families: the rich and the working class. The characters that make up the series are portrayed as mean, idiotic, and stupid. The tune that. they sing is ludicrous. The key roles they are playing spring up in musical beds. The subject matter that gives "Soap" its lather is very controversial. Parents have expressed discontent in the context of the program, even though foul language is not used, according to Time magazine.
spectacles not music
that if you've seen one concert, you've seen them all. How do you see a concert? THIS is my point! You don't go to see a concert you go to hear one. If today's performers would only realize this fact and get off of their kick of "putting on a show", rock concerts might soon be able to return to one of the "listening arts." Well, I filled my September quota of concerts by the end of the month. And I must admit, that for both nights, I was rather pleasantly surprised. You might even go as far as to say that I really enjoyed myself at these two recent concerts. I saw a glimmer of hope for the rock concert phenomenon. I was actually entertained by music and not by lights and acrobatics. Stephen Bishop was the first concert. He was phenomenal to say the least. Here, I witnessed a man so into his music that he glowed as he played. It was a great feeling being in his audience. I felt as though he was playing for each individual.
Fleetwood Mac appeared in concert at the Spectrum before a capacity crowd of 22,000, Sept. 27. It was certainly a different atmosphere from the Academy of Music, but still something that I had felt at the Academy at this huge spectacle still pervaded. This group, as had Stephen Bishop, did away with the frills so much a part of recent rock concerts. Instead they played to an eager audience for more than two hours. ¡ At neither of the two performances did I feel as though a show was being put on. Instead, I felt as though the performers cared more about their music and its conveyance to the audience than they did about making money. I'll have to go to quite a few more concerts before I make any final judgment as to whether or not the decay of rock concerts is a thing of the past. If either the Stephen Bishop concert or the Fleetwood Mac concert are any indications of things to come, then I'll safely guess that the rock concert scene is about to take a turn for the better.
Women'spassion novelsarepasse by Janet Gennaro "Pa ¡ssionate!" "Bold!" "Tempestuous!" How else can one describe the summer's deluge of women's fiction on the paperback market? Over the summer, I became addicted to these "racy romances." It all began in May, when a copy of "Shanna," by Kathleen Woodiwiss, called out to me from its slick cardboard display box: "Buy me! Buy me!" Reluctantly, (price: $3.95,) I did buy it, and went on to spend an additional $100 on novels of the same type. Why? I ask in desperate retrospect. I have no immediate answer, but Nancy Coffey, an editor for Avon Books tries to answer the question in a New York Times Book Review article by stating that these
Parents seemed to be concerned because of the psychological impression that it could be making upon their children. The show may provoke them to imitate the actions of these characters. It may even make them realize that these types of people keep the world turning, and situations that occur in "Soap" happen in real life. "Soap", bubbly as it may be, isn't doing a "Top Job".
books are the "fantasies of typical modern women - their authors - acted out in glamorous periods of the past, with just the amount of sexual detail 1977 women crave." Each novel of this genre fits neatly into a formula: A beautiful, innocent girl becomes victim to the advances of a rakishly-handsome, morally-lacking adventurer. They fall in love (but never admit it until the last page) and spend the rest of the book developing each other's habits so they can live happily ever after. Wherever I went this summer, "Passion's - Price," "Captive Passions," "Love's Wild Desire," "Love's Wildest Fires," etc. were sure to be there. Avon has distributed 2;375,000 copies of "Shanna" alone. Looking back, I can see that reading these novels is very much like eating potato chips. Once you eat one, you cannot stop until you have finished the whole bag, and by that time you realize that you could have spent your calories on something more substantial. Upon realizing this, I offer an alternative description of the summer's collection of women's romantic fiction: "Dull!" "Boring!" "And in my case, mose emphatically, PASSE!"
Olympics sounds firstwhistle by Ron Katkocin In keeping with the theme "Our Bodies, Ourselves," the Women's Group sponsored . the first annual "Women's Olympics" on Sept. 19. Both participants and spectators seemed to enjoy themselves immensely. Action was fast and furious from the first .sound of the whistle. Many of the evel'ltS, such as the wheelbarrow race, time bomb #, and the potato sack race were rather easy. However, there were others, such as the bunny hop race and the kangaroo relay, which proved to be quite difficult, requiring strength, stamina, and coordination. Contestants in the olympics were divided into three teams: Freshman, Junior-Faculty, and Senior. Kathy Sherma '79 was designated the Most Valuable Player for her fine performance. She, along with Kathy Shields '79, won the 3-legged race and the wheelbarrow race. Sherma single-handedly won the bunny hop and ¡ the potato sack race, and she was significant in all of the Junior-Faculty victories. Other outstanding participants include Mary Jane Wallace '81, Bernadette McCabe '78, and Dr. Marilyn Johnson. Joan Buonanno '78 and Mrs. Jo Harris Brenner were the activity coordinators and Dr. Dorothy M. Brown was the judge. Cash prizes were awarded to the teams accumulating the most points. The Junior-Faculty team won the first prize of $10. Second place ($7) went to the Freshmen and the Seniors finished th "ri ($5). The prizes are to go to each of the class budgets.
Clubs sponsor trips The International Club's agenda for this fall semester includes a number of interesting activities. The big event of the year is a cooperative effort on the part of the International Club and the Biology Club. A trip to Florida is planned for December - $200 for seven days and seven nights. A day trip to Washington D.C. is scheduled for Oct. 22, as well as a tour of Old Philadelphia in the latter part of the month. The club also plans to visit the Barnes Institute in November and to dine at a French or Italian restaurant in December.
Volleyball, soccer recap by Ron Katkocin The Cabrini College Women's Volleyball team started out the 1977 season with a bang. The team won all of its first five matches and the players are eagerly awaiting the remainder of .the season. The wins include victories over Nor-theast Christian, Valley Forge Christian, Chestnut Hill, Harcum, and Pinebrook Colleges. Head Coach Helen Goodwin is very pleased with the team's play this year. She points out that there are only five returning varsity players, but that the newcomers have fit right in . She is particularly pleased with the play of Freshman Kitsy Humes and Sophomore Caroline Ramos, who more-than-adequately replaced Linda Finocchario and Debbie Brown, both of whom graduated last year.
Tennis
The Junior-Varsity is also very impressive. So far they own a 3-0 record. Standouts include Mary Jane Wallace and Lynn Scott, both Freshmen. The Cabrini Soccer team is also playing very well. Under the direction of Coach Carter Craigie, the Cavaliers have kicked their way to an even 2-2-1 record. The play of Hawk Bryant and Joe_ Winoski, who was injured in the Valley ¡ Forge game, is astounding. Other exceptional players are goalie Mark Cooperrider, who recently shut out the Pinebrook Panthers, Loupie Langhton, Walt Williams, and Monk Rapine, the mainstay of that powerful Cavalier defense. Coach Craigie is happy with his team's play. He has high hopes for the remainder of the season, and he believes that the Cavaliers are improving with each game.
is their racket
by Joan Buonanno Anyone for a game of basketball, soccer, volleyball - well how about tennis? Despite the lack of sufficient facilities needed for a viable tennis team, some interested Cabrini women did compete against neighboring college teams. Seniors Winkie Barbarick, Cathy Hurley and Kay Sherman joined with junior Donna Mullen, sophomore Bridget McLaughlin, and freshmen Sue Fichera and Katie Haughan under the direction of player-coach Joan Merkins.
Matches with Drexel University and Eastern College brought a 5-0 and 3-2 defeat to the Cabrini team. On Oct. 5 and Oct. 12, Cabrini met Chestnut Hill and Gwynedd-Mercy on their respective courts. It is possible for tennis to become ranked like the other participant sports of basketball, soccer, and volleyball here at Cabrini, provided the enthusiasm of the students continues. However, it is improbable without courts on which to play and practice.