Feb. 20, 1981 issue 08 Loquitur

Friday, February 20, 1981

Cabrini College, Radnor, PA 19087

Vol. XXVII, No. 8

Plowshares 8 go on trial Monday

BY TAMRA DiMARINO

The long awaited trial of antiwar activists Dan and Phil Berrigan and six others of the Plowshares Eight group, is scheduled to take place on Monday, Feb. 23 in Norristown.

Last Sept. 9, the eight defendants entered the General Eelecric Re-Entry Division Plant in King of Prussia. They were arrested after they damaged -two Mark 12A warhead cones and poured blood on blueprints and tools.

The defendants, who call themselves the Plowshares Eight, include: a nun, a seminary graduate, a mother of six, a professor, a lawyer and three priests, two of them the Berrigan brothers, peace activists whose names have been familiar since the 1960's. Daniel Berrigan is 59 and Phil is 57.

Other Plowshares Eight members John Schuchardt, 37, of Baltimore ; the Rev. Carl Kabat, 49, and Elmer Maas, both from New York, are the defendants who, with Phil Berrigan, were ordered from Montgomery County Prison on Jan. 27.

Several weeks ago, Dan Berrigan, Sr. Anne Montgomery, Molly Rush, of Pittsburgh; and Dean l{ammer, of New Haven, Conn., were released from jail.

When commenting on the antiwar act of last Sept. 9, the Berrigan brothers saw nothing "ludicrous about flailing away at the war machine with their ham-

mers," according to The New York Times.

Philip, who wanted ''to be modest about the results," said that "we believe we shortened the war in Vietnam."

Referring to the damaged warheads, he then went on to say that "this was the first disarmament in the last 35 years."

The Plowshares Eight group stated that "they represent resistance communities along the East Coast : each of us has a long history of nonviolent resistance to war."

For their trial, the Plowshares Eight, according to the Friends of Peace Committee, "are basing their legal defense on the Geneva and Hague Conventions, the U.N. Charter, the' Nuremberg Principles, the U.S. Army Field Manual, and the Law of Naval Warfare."

"These," said the Peace Committee, "prohibit poisonous, inhumane weapons which cause unnecessary suffering and indiscrimate destruction of innocent peoples, food supplies, hospitals, and schools."

In their statement (concerning the Sept. 9 incident) issued upon arrest, the Plowshares Eight stated that "in confronting G.E ., we choose to obey God's law of life, rather than a corporate summons of death." ''Our beating of swords into · plowshares," they continued, "today is a way to enflesh this biblical c'all."

Recently, on Jan. 27, Berrigan

and three other persons in the Plowshares Eight group were ordered out of prison by Montgomery County Judge Vincent A. Cirillo.

Cirillo said that friends of Berrigan and the other three released had publicly made unjust accusations about him.

Cirillo stated, "they are saying out-and-out lies. They are trying to get me disqualified from hearing the case."

On the same day (Jan. 27), Plowshares Eight supporters demonstrated in front of the Montgomery County Courthouse. They handed out pamphlets which accused Cirillo of trying to force the Plowshares Eight to plead guilty, by impending to give them long prison terms.

Cirillo had briefly spoken with the defendants' lawyer and had been warned that if the eight were pronounced guilty, they would be "looking at good sentences."

Cirillo stated that if the eight defendants did what they say they did, then that would be burglary.

He believes that "if you're guilty of violating civil Jaw, then you're culpable for the deeds, even if you're called upon by a superior being."

The defendants have said that prophets "summon" them "to beat the swords into plowshares," and that God called upon them to protect nuclear weapons and to break

into the General Electric plant last Sept. 9.

When Cirillo issued his order, it permitted the four to leave the Montgomery County Prison- without posting bail money or leaving their signatures.

A few days before the defendants were ordered out of prison, the judge had reduced their bail from $125,000to $20,000.Under this new arrangement, the four would not have to post money, but would be released by their signatures on a bond. By signing the bond, they would guarantee that they would show up for their trials. . The defendants refused signing, feeling that the other inmates in the prison should be given the same offer.

Bruce Eckel, county assistant District Attorney, suggested that the defendants be released on their own recognizance (ROR), according to Cirillo.

Members of the Plowshares Eight Support Committee said that the eight were prevented from meeting "with their attorneys at a conference room at the Montgomery County Prison on Monday, Jan. 26."

They believe that this occurred "as a result of the refusal of the four prisoners to accept the $20,000 ROR ordered by Judge Cirillo."

The Support Committee stated that "this retaliatory behavior is consistent with the pattern of in-

justice i.n the Montgomery County Criminal Justice System."

Cirillo said that the allegation concerning the meeting was "a boldfaced lie." · The Support Committee believes that the eight defendants have experienced "many injustices" in Montgomery County. These include "excessive bail, multiple charges, false charges, transfer of women to five prisons in eleven weeks, and delay of 'habeas corpus.' " .

They feel that "these events," including "threats expressed by Judge Cirillo, are similar to treatment accorded others who face charges in Montgomery County."

The Support Committee has stated that the defendants have been permitted to meet only three times since their arrest on Sept. 9 and will not be able to meet again before their trial. They believe that this is an overt violation of ci vii rights.

The four defendants who refused ROR had been willing to meet unconditionally, and wouldn't sign current bail for two reasons, according to the Support Committee.

Besides feeling that the other inmates should be given the same offer, they also stated that "rather than the eight defendants, General Electric should be under investigation and indictment for building genocidal weapons."

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Dan Berrigan: "an inspired speaker"

Margaret Reher, professor of ing arms race. Very few people religion, told Loquitur of her affect anyone so profoundly, but aquaintance with noted activist he is an inspired speaker and one of those people whose prose is poeDan Berrigan.

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Dan in 1965.He was addressing the "During the summer of 1976 I College Theology Society, of which was teaching a course in Prison I was a member and for which I Spirituality here at Cabrini. One of currently serve as chairperson, at the books we were using contained Rosemont College.'' selections from Berrigan's 'No "After Dan began his talk he de- Bars to Manhood' I wrote to him parted from the theme of the pro- and asked if he'd be willing to adgram and spoke very eloquently dress the class. Dan responded about the impending dangers of very willingly to students' quesnuclear power. Can you imagine, tions and spent a good deal of time this was 1965? He was really the with us."

DANIEL BERRIGAN with Dr. Margaret Reher when he was a guest first person who ever made me "We maintained a corresoonthink seriously about the war in lecturer at one of her classes.

Vietnam and the already escalat- dance and he visited us again in the

spring of 1978and the spring of 1979 to address my Prison Spirituality classes. Dan never began by addressing the audience with his current interests and projects. He would only speak about it when asked by a member of the audience."

"The thing that I think gives him strength is his very basic commitment to the Scriptures. I admire anyone who is willing to suffer for a commitment and he has suffered a great deal. For 15 years he has stood, unwavering, by these causes. I think that these are serious matters and something we should certainly consider. I would like him to come again."

Threats to peace and national security demand attention BYDENISEJ.

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With so many threats to world peace and national security, it is · important to take a look at the issues faci-ng America today.

Iranian militants were able to hold 52 Americans hostage for 14 months . After their release on January 20, the country experienced a serge of nationalism.

From coast to coast Americans were uniting to show support for their country.

Amidst all the celebratiion, there was the question, "What if it should happen again?" At the

ceremony for the released· dip: lomats, Pr:esident Reagan echoed the feelings of many Americans when he warned that terrorists in the future would receive "swift and effective retribution."

Retribution is exactly what is facing anti-war activists Dan and Phil Berrigan and six others who call themselves the "Plowshares 8." Last Sept. 9 these eight people · broke into the General Electric Re-Entry Division Plant in King of Prussia, damaged two Mark 12A warhead cones and poured blood on blueprints and tools. While they

were protesting against something they believe is detrimental, the stability of a society that allows such subversive acts is questionable.

Another area of consideration is the crisis in Poland which may be headed for a showdown. Polish government officials now threaten to take "necessary steps" to quell the Wlrest. There is a fear of the Joss of Communist control which could bring about Soviet intervention. · Reagan, in his first presidential news conference on January 29,

charged that the Soviets "reserve Wlto themselves the right to commit any crime, to lie, to cheat" in order to promote "world revolution and a one-world. . . Communist state." It is unclear what position the U.S. would take if the Soviets intervened in Poland but Reagan's administration had definitely taken a hard line toward Moscow.

Finally, while there is no reason to worry ·yet, Islamic leaders at their just-ended summit in Saudi Arabia called for a holy war on Israel. It is presently U.S. policy

that she will defend Israel in a war if Israel's existence is threatened.

The Mecca Declaration does not signal armed struggle-at least not yet. Whenever there is internal conflict in the Moslem world, it usually produces a show of unity against Israel. Such threats are all too familiar.

Although there doesn't seem to be an immediate danger of armed conflict, it should be noted that the U.S. policy is such that we could be forced to take a stand on any of these issues.

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Editorial Is Cabrini patriotic?

Nationalism at Cabrini is subject to self-interest as well as devotion to the nation . While it appears that most students would support the United States in a war, that support hinges on personal feelings and opinions . However, chauvinism, or an "our cause-right-0r-wrong" attitude , does have its place. . .

The taking of American hostages by the Iraman students was sufficient enough to produce a chauvinistic attit~e . The ~on~ens~ at Cabrini is that military action should be taken 1f ever a s1m1lar s1t~ation should arise . No thought is given to the validity of the accusation against the Americans . The fact that a transgression has been committed is enough to justify military retribut~on . . .

On the other hand, Berrigan has very little support at Cabr~m.

While his anti-nuclear position is popular , his overt way of protesting is seen as subversive and worthy of punishment. This could be an example of the results of a survey released on February 1 by the University of California at Los Angeles. These results show that America's college students are moving away from the left and becoming more "middle of the road" or conservative . In keeping with this idea, protest should be done through the proper channels not "outside " the system .

The threat of an invasion by Russia into Poland doesn't appear to be a concern to most students. However, while there would not be a lot of active campaigning to get the U.S. involved in a way, there would be support once the U.S. got involved. Such_a war would be seen not 1;1s a war against Russia , but as a war protesting the spread of Communism and m;otecting democracy ..

Surprisingly enough , there 1sa lot of support for Israel . The U.S. h3:s a policy which states that she would come to Isi:ael's . defe!1se 1f Israel 's existence was threatened. Students agree with this policy on the principle of defending an underdog and they would support the U.S. in such a mission.

One thing should be understood-support is not the same as acti~e participation. While most students say they would support the U.S. m a war, they themselves seem to be content to let someone else do the fighting . . . .

The majority of the women at Cabr1~1 _do !1ot suppor~ dr~ftmg women. Instead of trying to correct the mJustlce that exists m the present system, most women are ~ontent to !_ettheir _self-intei:est r~~Therefore, the importance of their support 1s quest10nable smce 1t 1s easy to pay lipservice to any principle .

On the other hand, men have to serve if they are dr_afted. It doesn't matter if they support the war cause. However , while most men at Cabrini say they would support the U.S. in a war, they voice t~eir objection about serving . Given their reluctance to actively participate, can they really be as supportive as they say they are?

It is important to note that while it is easy to say t~at you SUJ?P?rt something, it's not always easy to back up your beliefs when 1t involves personal sacrifice . Can this be "true" support?

What do you think?

Reporter Florence Lania and photographer Maryann Ribick asked : "How patriotic is the average Cabrini student?"

Peggy Heffernan, sophomore "Recently, I think that the average Cabrini student is a lot more patriotic as a result of the new administration and hostage situation . Everyone seemed to have epxressed a lot of emotion over this incident."

Susan Accetta, freshman ·_"Yes, because I think that a lot more students seem very interested and concerned about what is going on in our country. A good example would be the previous hostage crisis."

Dane Linn, sophomore - "Since the election of President Reagan, I feel that the Cabrini student is more patriotic because of the President's strong stand in certain issues."

Mary Goldner , senior - "Yes, I think that the average Cabrini student is patriotic because patriotism comes out in people in ·various ways . Our men are a prime example of patriotism because they registered in the draft which took a lot of love for our country to put their lives on the line ."

Academic council hears freshmen honors proposal BYMEGSLOOK

A freshman honors program has been proposed by the General Education Curriculum Planning Committee . This program may be initiated to enrich the present program for those who are able and desirous of a higher level of learning.

The program, if accepted will incorporate all the departments and fulfill all requirements. It will allow many students to grow intellectually by placing them with peers of equal intelligence.

The program would be run like a seminar program with panel discussions, off-campus lectures and writing assignments but it would be taught by an individual faculty member. This same instructor would serve as faculty advisor to these students until they enter into their prospective majors .

Classes will be held for one hour and fifteen minutes , twice a week. _

Topics in humanities include : English, history, fine arts, philosophy, psychology and social science with students receiving three credits each toward their general education requirements.

Other possible topics include: Logic, Utopias and American Humor .

One problem would be to find an alternative way of covering the instructor's courses, and that advisor's advising responsibilities .

This replacement would cost the college between $1,000 and $1,200 per year.

The majority of the program responsibilities would be assigned to an appointed general director, a faculty member other than the course instructor . The general di rectors' responsibilities include soliciting volunteers and course topic from the faculty, choosing from among the alternatives, overseeing administration for the pro-

gram and evaluating the program as well as revising procedures where necessary .

Fifteen students would be chosen from among those incoming freshmen whose SAT scores total above 1,000. A verbal SAT score of at least 500 is required.

The General Education Curriculum Planning Committee includes: Kathleen Gavigan, Professor of History; Joylon P . Girard , Assistant Professor of History ; Sharon Schwarze, Associate Professor of Philosophy; Arthur Young, Director, General Studies Program; and Jerome R . Zurek Jr ., Associate Professor of English and Communications .

Two students Kelli Armstrong and Carol Norris, both seniors serve on the committee . "I think it will work if it goes through and I'm confident it will," Armstrong said .

She also added , "It will attract and hold good students at Cabrini. "

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Radnor District

Crosby has drivers fired

BY MARY C. GOLDNER

John Crosby, Superintendent for the Radnor school district, asked for approval February 10, 1981, on terminating employment for twelve district bus drivers who had been arrested on drug charges the preceding week . Crosby 's request came during the Board of School Directors meeting.

Crosby explained that in early November rumors were brought to his attention involving bus drivers allegedly taking drugs and dealing them , while on the job .

This incident triggered the two month investigation that led to the raid of the bus garage on February 4, 1981.

Many parents who were present at the directors meeting questioned the action of Crosby and Tom Gallagher , Delaware County District Attorney. The objections that were raised over their performance included the danger The following is the letter policy of the Loquitur .

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their children were exposed to by being driven for months by drivers whose abilities were suspect.

Crosby responded by saying he was under the strictest confidence , because of the danger the two undercover agents were surrounded by .

"The reason these persons were not dismissed sooner is because of contractual obligations held by the township," said Crosby. "You cannot terminate someone's employment because of suspicions, " he added .

Radnor does not plan to prosecute the six not arrested .

The two undercover agents who were placed in the bus garage realized the time had come for action when it was discovered that Mike Gatto, bus driver, had lost his license late last December .

They believed it would not be feasible to continue the project, with this knowledge. The danger of

it being detrimental to the final testimony was too great.

The transportation problems caused by this development have been felt by 4,000 Radnor school students , both public and privat e.

Student teachers here at Cabr ini have been exposed to this dilemma and have commented on how it has affected both students and teachers of Radnor schools .

"I feel that it hasn 't affected Holy Child because the school relies a lot on parent transportation and I think with what has happened they would be more than willing to cooperate ," said Gina Naab, senior .

Mary Alice Fitzpatrick , senior says, "The children had been arriving late, but now things have settled down . The school district has things pretty much under control ," she added.

John Crosby was the speaker at Cabrini 's Fall Convocation 1980.

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Vandalism provokes early morning dorm m·eeting

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At approximately 6:30 a.m. on Sunday the eighth of February, the head resident and resident assistants of Counsel Hall went through the halls of that dormitory playing a trumpet and banging on doors. They were waking the residents for an unannounced dorm meeting.

According to Ron Katkocin, the head resident, the meeting was held in response to ongoing abuse of residency rules. He said that there had been noise, a parietal, and drinking violations all semester, and then two acts of vandalism "broke the camel's back" and so the morning meeting was held.

Dave Murphy, R.A., said the immediate chain of events which led to the meeting were as follows: On Sunday the second, a student informed Katkocin that johns in the bathroom across from room 'SI were not flushing. The nex,~ morning Katkocin gave a memo to this effect to maintenance.

When maintenance looked for the problem that day, they found that the tanks of the toilets had been gutted of their workings.

At this time the room was locked and a sign which read as follows was placed on the door: "Due to a classless and obscene act of vandalism, this bathroom will be closed until further notice."

On Friday the sixth, Mike Caranfa of maintenance went into the bathroom to work on the damage. He found that someone had further vandalized the facility.

Apparantly in protest to the Jocking of the room, someone had relieved himself in one of the gutted tanks.

Word of this got to Murphy who told Katkocin that day. The head resident said that he, Murphy, and R.A. Chris Collins would have a meeting after dinner that evening.

Collins could not attend the meeting. It was at that meeting that it was decided that there would be a wake-up meeting. On Saturday Collins was informed of the plan.

The staff met once more, at approximately 5:45 Sunday morning in Murphy's room to decide if they would go through with it or not.

They agreed they would and then discussed what was to be said.

After that they took to the halls to wake the residents.

Most of the residents agree that a meeting was necessary, but few felt the method was correct.

Freshman Bob Checchia said, "I only went because I thought something serious had happened, like a fire or a robbery. I think the vandalism warranted a meeting, but not at that time and not in that way. It was immature, an abuse of authority and a violation of the noise policy." Checchia has made a formal complaint to the staff.

One of the reasons Katkocin gave for the meeting was to assure good attendance. This, however, did not sit well with the students.

Freshman Andy Zipfel said, "Something had to be done, but it could have been done differently.

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Party policy in review

BY JOYCE PATITUCCI

If you attended the last campus party at Cabrini, you may have noticed something missing: beer.

According to Sr. Sharon Morano, the principal reason for this is that college funds may not be spent on alcohol. According to Morano, "Beer may be served it if is donated by someone.'' However, that person may not be re-imbursed for the price of the beer by proceeds raised at a campus function.

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More important than this policy is the fact that Cabrini does not possess a liquor license, a fact that was brought to the attention of Radnor Township Police last December, due to a minor altercation on Cabrini campus involving a student from another area college.

When that student told police he paid for beer at Cabrini's party, sponsored by the sophomore class that evening, the police questioned Morano about a liquor license, which is also necessary when beer is charged for. .,., According to Morano, "Liquor licenses are not granted to colleges, and even if they were, the price of one is exorbitant."

Besides that, there are no licenses available in the state of Pennsylvania unless a business who already has one is willing to sell it.

Theresa Collins, SGA president, said that a committee has been formed to investigate how other colleges legally serve beer at their parties. "Franny Carusi has been in touch with about eight small and state colleges to find out how they handle this problem," Collins said.

In addition to this, a lawyer employed by Cabrini is also in-

vestigating any other legal avenues.

Many people are under the impression that the current SGA administration is going by a new party policy. According to Collins and Carusi, the current party policy is the one written and put into effect by former SGA president Detsy Lynch and her administration.

Lynch said that before she left office, her primary concern at parties was to eliminate any underage drinking that may have been going on as well as to regulate the number of non-Cabrini people attending campus parties. A virtually fool-proof system involving numbers and different pen colors stamped on hands was initiated and positive I.D. was required.

Then the minor incident occurred and beer was prohibited. Morano said, "My primary concern as an administrator is that an underaged student might be involved in something more serious." , According to Detsy Lynch, who mef with Morano after the incident, "Sr. Sharon is really trying her hardest to find an angle to deal with this." According to Lynch, activities such as roller skating, where beer is not usually present, are being planned as a temporary alternative to the problem.

Theresa Collins does not think that beer is necessary at a party, but that it makes it "more relaxing." We hope to be able to have at least one party with beer per month," Collins said. She also added that the new policy has not affected party attendance thus far.

Collins said, "We've really only had one party, but the attendance was 160,which is pretty good."

there are so many little ones.

There should be fewer but more important meetings."

Freshman Robert Davis said, "It was indignant, an invasion of privacy. They banged on my door like they were going to break it down. That just wasn't right. They could have called a meeting a different time. If people knew what it was about, they would have shown up."

Martin Clancy, also a freshman, said, "What I don't understand is that they said it happened three or four days earlier; they should have had a meeting right away. If they said it was serious everyone would have gone. The horn and the banging on doors were not tactful. But, they did get their point across about abusing privileges."

Katkocin and his assistants defended their course of action against all accusations. · Katkocin said that one of the reasons it was done in the time and manner that it was is to compel the residents to attend. "We usually have meetings at 9:30 on Wednesday nights, but there is poor attendance and little concentration. In my opinion I don't hold dorm meetings unless there is something to inform or discuss. One can presume most would be in the dorm at 6:30 a.m."

He added, however, that either the same number or fewer attended this meeting as would have attended a scheduled one.

Another reason the staff gives for its actions is impact.

As Murphy put it, "I hope they're mad. I hope they're as mad about getting up at that hour of the morning as I am when I have to get up in the middle of the night to enforce the noise policy."

According to Collins the impact took effect. He said that there was an informal meeting later that Sunday. "We sat down with some of the guys and it was very positive. They made some good points and they .are drawing up a proposal to get things done. It was in the aftermath of the meeting that things got accomplished. It made them ask why they were woken up, and realize what was going on in the dorm."

In response to the accusations about noise policy, Collins said, "It was a violation of noise policy.

If they want to raise a complaint to Sister Sharon that's their right and nobody is going to stand in their way."

Katkocin agrees with those who say it was an invasion of privacy.

"Absolutely " he said "We invaded their' privacy in' the sense that we made noise at what would be considered by most an inappropriate time."

Katkocin doesn't believe his actions were immature. He explains, "It wasn't 'let's go get them,' it was rationized. And if it's effective it's not immature. I have reason to believe it was effective."

Katkocin said that he did not discuss the meeting with the director of resident life, Gus Nicoletti. The head resident said he felt it didn't warrant a discussion because the dorm is "autonomous to a certain extent." Nicoletti agreed with this and said that he was not upset that Katkocin didn't come to him first.

Katkocin said, "I feel that it is within my position to over-step the boundaries of certain rules when need be, and when it is my opinion and theopinionofmystaffthat it is for the well being of the dorm and the people in it. That is a power of this position which will not be abused as long as I hold it."

Resident Wood Clodfelter supported Katkocin. He said, "Ron can <!all a meeting at any time he likes. I go along with the method.

Ron was using the same tactics they (the other Counsel residents) would have used. He was coming down to their level. Ron is obligated to run the dorm as best he knows how. When you live here you surrender your rights to the hierarchy of authority. Ron's power is extensive, he can do what he thinks best."

Katkocin said that another reason he chose the morning was that oral warnings and warnings in the dorm newsletter went up unnoticed. Also, he wanted to address the issue before it was too old. He also said that if students have better methods he is willing to listen.

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Gumbleton to address arms race

BY DETSY LYNCH

"The arms race is a very important issue-the most important moral issue that faces us today," said Thomas J. Gumbleton, Auxiliary Bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detriot, in a telephone interview with "Loquitur."

"I have been involved in the peace movement for quite some time and feel that the arms race is the most important issue of our time," said Gumbleton. "People are deeply concerned about what is going to happen and feel utterly hopeless," he said.

"QJ)estions such as how serious a problem it is, where it is leading and what we have to do about it if we are to avoid a nuclear holocaust have to be address," said Gumbleton. "I feel we have to put controls on the arms race and engage in bilateral disarma-

ment." he added. me and I was allowed in,'' said Bishop Gumbleton has been Gumbleton. president of Pax Christi, since "The thing that struck me most 1975, and heads 'Bread For The about my visit to the hostages was World,' a national Christian move- how isolated they were. They were ment focusing on world hunger. It completely cut off from the outside tries to bring about changes in and had no sense that our country public opinion in the United States. was doing anything,'' said But the event that makes most Gumbleton. people familiar with Bishop "Some were blindfolded and had Gumbleton today is the fact that he their hands tied and one told me he was one of three clergymen who was interrogated, severly and acwere invited to see the hostages in cused of all sorts of things." "I Iran during Christmas of 1979. felt the trip was a very experience.

The "I'm not sure how I was elected, emotional but I know that the Ayatulah hostages were glad to see someKhomeni had told students he body. They began to know that wanted Christian ministers to people were doing something in come, and he invited us," said this country. It meant a lot to them to talk to someone on the outside."

Gumbleton.

"But when I got over there, the Bishop Gumbleton will be speakstudents were holding the embassy ing on the arms race topic at the at the time and had last say on who Saint Frances Cabrini lecture, was allowed to see the hostages. Thursday Feb. 26, 8 p.m., in the Somehow they became aware of Mansion.

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Eight students gain recognition for leadership Dane Linn, sophomore; Detsy Lynch, senior; Dave Murphy , junior; Olivia Pettengill, senior; Cabrini's Student Service and and Maryann Ribick , senior.

Each student's activities varied .

Leadership Award is a nonacademic , non-athletic award and Some had both on and off campus is based solely on student ac- activities , some only on campus ones while still others had very tivities both on and off campus .

To be eligible a stu<lent must few on campus activities and a have an overall cum of 2.5, have great deal of off-<:ampus ones.

Dave Murphy was president of completed 30 credits at Cabrini, and be an active member in both his freshmen and sophomore service organizations at Cabrini classes , served as a member of Kappa Sigma Omega, Master and /or the community .

Self nominations are accepted as Planning Committee , Student Council and the well as nominations from faculty, Academic administrators , and other students Development Committee. He is in the fall semester of each also a resident assistant and an Eucharistic Minister . As for Muracademic year .

Once nominated students must phy's off campus activities he is a complete an, application listing lector at St. Elizabeth's Parish in their activities, and what type of Wilmington, Del. and has superservice and leadership qualities do vised the gas station he works at.

He believes all of his services rethese activities require .

A new procedure for voting was quire the ability to get along with and work well with the public and instituted

by Sister Sharon Morano , Dean of Students, on fellow workers .

As for his feelings, Murphy December 23, 1980. This year the method of tallying the results was replied, "I was excited and feel the based on the procedures used for award is a great honor . It really feels good to be recognized by the the Who's Who Elections.

Voting members are full-time faculty and administrators ."

Dane Linn has been involved faculty and administrators who have been with Cabrini for three or with Kappa, Campus Ministry, more years . These members are and has served as vice president of asked to select students they deem his freshmen class as well as on eligible to receive this award , and Traffic Committee and Master to list them in preferential order . A Planning . Linn was also manager scale of one to six is used with one of the Wigwam and is presently being the highest score of six teaching Sunday school at St. Katherine of Sienna for Mentally points .

The scores of both faculty and Retarded children . Linn was very administrators are computed and shocked that he was a recipient but tabulated and then turned into per- felt honored at the same time .

For two years in a row Maurene centages. In order to be eligible for the award, a student must receive Burns has been a recipient of the at least 5% of the votes. Although a Student Service and Leadership student receives 5% of the votes award . Burns has been an active this does not necessarily mean member since freshmean year on he /she will be a recipient since Cabrini's basketball, volleyball others may exceed this minimum. and softball teams. She has served From these results usually six to as vice president of her freshman eight students are selected de- class and for two years was secrepending on how clear-cut the tary of the Athletic Association .

Along with these activities results are . This year eight students were named the recipients of Burns was SGA treasurer, an Cabrini 's third annual Student orientation team leader and is presently a resident assistant.

Service and Leadership award.

"I was hoping to get the award They are as follows : Maurene Burns, senior ; Maureen Gabe, again this year," replied Burns. "I senior; Mary Goldner, senior ; felt a lot more confident about receiving the award this year than last year," she remarked.

Serving as a member of both Kappa and the Loquitur staff for one and a half years were two activities that made Olivia Pettengill eligible for this award . She has served as a member of SGA as Mansion Dorm rep, as an orientation team leader and as senior class rep on CCA. At Delaware County Community College, Pettengill served on the Advisory Committee for the early childhood department and is cur.rently writing for Parents Education Newsletter (P.E.N . ).

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Pettengill felt good and excited for being named a recipient.

Detsy Lynch is an old-timer when it comes to receiving this award . She has been a recipient for three years and has a great deal of services behind her to deem her eligible .

For four years she served as a member of SGA. Her membership included : freshman and sophomore class president, vice president of SGA and just recently served as president of SGA. She has also served on the Loquitur staff as assistant nl!ws editor and news editor and as co-editor.

Lynch served as a member of Kappa for three and a half years and on CCA for two and a half years .

According to Lynch, the Service and Leadership award is very prestigious . "It really makes you feel good to b~ recognized for your services and involvement and be elected as one of eight students leaders by faculty and administrators, " replied Lynch.

Serving as vice. president of the student Government Association opened the doors for Mary Goldner to serve Cabrini and to also contribute her leadership abilities to the entire campus community .

Goldner has served as chairperson of the Election Committee, Budget Committee, and the Food Committee . She was also a member of the Master Planning Committee and the Loquitur staff . This past fall she served as an active team leader for the Orientation Committee.

Serving the campus community has given her the opportunity to take on more responsibilities and also has given her a better perspective of what Cabrini really is .

As for her feelings towards being a recipient of the award Goldner replied, "I was estactic . I couldn't believe I received it. Actually I was so excited that I did a little dance."

Maureen Gabe 's involvement and employment \n the field of

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Special Education deemed her eligible .

Gabe has actively been involved with Cabrini's PSEA and CEC chapter and has served as vice president of Cabrini's chapter of Special Olympics . Along with the French and Biology Clubs.

Gabe was a member of the Welcome Spring Committee, a child care volunteer at Don Guanella School, and a member of Delaware County's 4-H club . She has been a volunteer worker for the Pennsylvania Special Olympics and has done social work for Our Lady of Fatima Church. As for MAUREEN GABE employemnt , Gabe is a child care worker and life guard at C.K. dents were not eligible to receive Center in Springfield , PA. any money although they were Gabe's reason for being so in- eligible for the award. volved in clubs for the handicapThese three students , Linn , ped child is to make sure that even Lynch , and Pettengill , did not the simple . things that are greatly seem to think this was fair and important to children are fulfilled . they raised questions to Arlene She believes that being involved Solomon , financial aid director will benefit her career as well as and to St. Sharon Morano about her future students. "It was a why they couldn't receive an y great honor to be selected as a money at all.

According to Lynch the y recipient of the award. I was shocked yet happy to be selected received two alternatives . One as one of the eight recipients since was to use their award money to so many people had applied, " pay back student loans and second to receive the money as work study remarked Gabe .

Maryann Ribick's service and pay . Linn and Lynch opted to pay involvement in her community back their loans and Pettengill as well as at Cabrini enabled her to opted for the work study pay. make contributions that will A majority of the recipients benefit her as well as the people found the procedure for distributing money unfair since it is prishe comes in contact with .

In her community Ribick served marily based on financial aid as both a member and teen leader need. According to Burns , "It in Montgomery County's 4-H club, seems like one person is more she was a member of the Board of deserving of the award than the Directors, bookkeeper, and an as- others by the amount of money sistant instructor for the Sebastin they receive . The money should be Riding Association, Inc . Also she evenly distributed regardless of fiwas involved in Pa . State nancial need ."

Beekeepers' Association as 1976-77 Both Linn and Pettengill were in Pa . Honey Q_ueen and in 1978 agreement that the guidelines served as co-<:hairperson of the have to be made clearer so there Honey Qµeen committee. are no hard feelings or disappointRibick served Cabrini through ments . her involvement as president of Lynch believes that if the finanKappa Sigma Omega, as Photo cial aid office is going to set aside Editor of the Loquitur and . $4,000, then it should be divided beWoodcrest and as an Orientation tween the amount of students team leader . selected whether it be six or eight She also had an internship with students. the Freedom Valley Girl Scouts as With the present system, the an assistant in the Public Rela- maximum amount of money a pertion department and has been an son could receive is $750with the organist for St. Joseph's R .C. minimum being no money at all Church, Spring City, Pa. for seven unless alternatives are set up .' years. . With this in mind, Sr. Sharon Ribick d i splayed unique proposed to both the Financial Aid qualities of leadership, citizen- Committee and CCA that nominaship, organization, friendly per- tions and voting take place in the suasion . With these services Spring semester and the awards behind her , Ribick was very distributed to students at Fall Conpleased that she was named a reci- vocations . Arlene Solomon pient. believed this to be a sensible idea All of the recipients were since the award could be added pleased to be selected, however , into the students financial aid all were in agreement that there package at the beginning of each was one major problem, three stu- academic year.

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BY MAUREEN CARROLL As t.he great orator and statesman, Marcus Tullius Cicero, once said, "Inhumanity is harmful at every age." In other words, do unto others what you would have them do unto you .

You might be saying to yourself, "Well, I'm nice to people with whom I come in contact." Remember the story of the Good Samaritan we were told in first grade? Thoughts of how we individually would have helped the poor traveler entered our minds as we firmly declared to ourselves that there was no question that we would ever overlook anyone in need. Yet, ignorance is bliss and many of us are guilty of this crime as I found out this past November.

It started when I sought career counseling from Dr . Zurek. In an attempt to decide upon a major, I related my dilemma to him, trying to decide upon a career in communications or social work. Discussing options, he told me of a trip he, his wife, Dr. Sue Toton, Ph.D . theology, and some of her students from Villanova were taking to the Maryknoll headquarters in Maryknoll, N.Y. The trip sounded interesting as Dr. Zurek emphasized that it would be a good experience meeting people who were in the business of helping others.

Maryknoll missionaries are a group of concerned priests, brothers, sisters and laymen who spread the Gospel message by

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teaching Catholicism and more importantly, showing them the true spirit of Christianity by helping the people make better lives for themselves.

So,' at 8:30 a.m. on a Saturday, Mary Goldner and I sat on the steps by the stop sign in Sacred Heart Hall waiting for Dr. Zurek and his wife to come. Although we didn't really know each other well, our common bond was curiosity, for neither of us knew any details.

Yet we were sure of one thing, namely as is usually the case with our astute journalism professor, to expect the unexpected.

After about five minutes, a car pulled up and we recognized a familiar face at the driver's wheel.

Mary and I loaded our bags and climbed into the back seat which was designed for people with little, if any, legs. Meeting the others, who numbered eight, by the turnpike entrance, we embarked upon our adventure .

Mary and I attempted to find out what exactly we would be doing, but to our dismay, the questioning didn't help much .

So we resigned ourselves to the element of surprise.

Arriving at about 1:00 p.m., we got the room assignments and then proceeded to lunch in the cafeteria. Walking into the carpeted dining area, it was evident that many of the people in there, mostly Maryknoll brothers, were of foreign ancestry.

After lunch, we were given a

Impact of Maryknoll

BY MARY C. GOLDNER The trip to Mary knoll was to be a learning experience for Maureen and me, what exactly we were to learn was not clear cut, but we went into it with open minds.

After our arrival we began to gain a better perspective of what lay before us. We were greeted by many of the Maryknoll brothers who welcomed us warmly. It all still seemed very disorienting because to us there was still the element of surprise.

Our group all sat together at lunch that day, but were told that from now on it would be better if we met others and learned the reasons for their being at Maryknoll. My first thought was panic, but then I realized maybe it would be a good idea . It was . Eating with people who had spoken at the

inspiration for students guided tour of the building.

Following this, we heard an informal talk given by a brother who had been overseas. He reitereated constantly the need for people to become informed about what was going on in the world - the hunger, poverty and destitution of third world nations . Sometimes Americans are shown only the pretty side of life, the quickly paced technological advancements which pushes us to strive for more, better ourselves in the never-ending competition to win the game "Most Powerful Nation." Several months ago while the question for starving mothers in Asia, Africa and South America was how to feed their young, the dilemma plaguing the United Stale$ was, "Who shot .J.R. ?"

Later in the afternoon four lay missionaries spoke to us about their experiences overseas. They said that although the people in the village to which they were assigned were somewhat inhibited at first, they eventually opened up and became friends for life.

They joined Maryknoll immediately following college rather than joining the Peace Corps because it was specifically affiliated with their own religion .

A lay missionary is given a twoye a r assignment, but they revealed that the work only begins at the end of this time period, for learning about the culture, language, problems and earning the trust of the inhabitants are

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the Church and Maryknoll is to become aware and responsible."

Two priests, the Reverends James Walsh and Frederick Price, formed a partnership with the goal of bringing' the light of Christ to other countries.

Not long after, Mary Josephine Rogers and seven other women formed the Maryknoll Sisters Congregation.

These servants of God made residence in a farmhouse and cottage on a wooded knoll in New York State .

The missionaries' first travels were to China, then Latin America and Africa.

In 1974, Maryknoll lay missionaries were allowed to do the work of priests, brothers and sisters .

Today, over 2,000 people are doing missionary work in the name of Maryknoll .

One of the most important things that came out of the trip was an awareness, an awareness of an ignorance about countries less fortunate than the Unites States.

The people at Maryknoll have a genuine interest in other people .

This is clearly evident in their words as well as actions.

If anyone is interested in a trip like this one, contact Dr. Zurek . It is a good opportunity to learn more about yourself and others. You can meet and talk to the Good Samaritans of the 20th century.

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workshops gave you an even better had been expected. Father Dan insight into the workings of Maryk- began telling us of his epxeriences noll . The funny anecdotes or even in Latin America and of the the horror stories of Latin Amer- problems that exist in the poorest ican military regimes had more barrios. From there we were all impact and really made you think. drawn into the United States' reBefore Maureen and I embarked sponsibility to these people and on our little adventure, many peo- how they have helped put them in ple were under the impression this their poverty . Being very conserwas a retreat. In a sense it was, vative and very pro-American but soon after we got there you business, my guard went up imcould see more than religion being mediately. But by the end of the the major factor. evening I understood his viewpoint The impact of what Maryknoll and he mine. was and what they're doing came from many people, but one person Our eyes were opened to what is in particular captured my atten- really happening in South Amertion. · ica-the terror, murder, poverty All of us were set for a con- and death. You could see this man ference on Saturday evening with picturing the horror in his mind as a brother named Father Dan he spoke .

Driscoll . The round table discusWe learned that Maryknoll not sion evolved into more than what only goes into these stricken areas,

Art teacher faces challenge

BY JEANNE PROKO When · someone travels a four hour round trip to Cabrini twice a week in order to teach an elementary education art class, this someone can be described as dedicated. This someone can only be Ronald Linder .

Linder teaches art at a Gettysburg High School. He wanted to teach at Cabrini College because he likes the atmosphere. The high school where he teaches is small, also, and he feels that a lot more can be accomplished in this type of situation.

"I needed a challenge in my life just now.- This was a good opportunity to try."

Linder grew up in Ohio and attended college in Maryland. His major was elementary education.

time-consuming.

By the time this was over it was time foi: dinner. During dinner, I began asking the lay missionaries questions about how they adjusted as well as their children. To my surprise, they said they had hardly any problem and their children had no problem adjusting to a new environment.

From the dining room we went to hear a talk given by the Rev .

Dan Driscoll. He gave a brief lecture but most of the time was spent in discussion with participation from all. Everyone talked about the role national and multi-national corporations play in the suffering of third world countries.

Following this talk everyone went to a recreation area consisting of a pool table and a ping pong table. We talked about world problems until midnight when we all were getting sleepy.

Early the next morning, our group visited the M aryknoll Cloister founded in 1932. These soft-spoken sisters had previously been missionaries themselves. As one sister pointed out, they now "go through the anguish and joys of the missionaries overseas."

Ray Tetrault, a Maryknoll brother, commented on Americans' knowledge of third world countries . He said, "There is an unawareness in society and the U1urch of the social injustice and poverty . The role and mission of

Linder started teaching the 6th and 3rd grades and it was just by chance that he substituted for an art teacher. He liked it so much that he went back to get his masters.

Since this is Linder's first teaching job in a college, he's well aware of the great teaching differences in high school and college. "In high school you need so much more supervision. In college, you don't. I feel that I can accomplish so much more in a college environment.

"The students here seem to be pretty excited in what they' re doing."

Linder paints in his free time, and has had several shows in Harrisburg, Washingtown, Hagerstown and in Gettysbu~g. Pre-

Two Maryknoll missioners are scheduled to speak at the college in March about the political, social, economic and religous situation in El Salvador.

Readers will recall that in March 1980 the archbishop of San Salvador was murdered while saying Mass. Just two months ago, in December, four United States missioners, including two Maryknoll women, were killed.

The speakers, both women

but also fights for them from the United Nations to the board room of General Motors, Exxon and Chase Manhattan Bank.

Maryknoll opened our eyes to what is really happening in the world around us. Fighting for Peace and Justice is their goal.

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religious, have spent their adult lives as missioners in Third World countries and are now speaking to college groups during a leave from their work in foreign countries.

The talks are tentatively scheduled for Monday, Mar. 2, and Tuesday, Mar.IO. They will speak in several instructors' classes and make an informal presentation at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 10. See Dr. Reher or Dr. Zurek for further details and confirmation of the dates.

ing for corporate and moral responsibility for what we have done in Latin America.

As I heard someone say during that weekend, you can communicate, but you have to wait for them to respond. I believe Maureen and I walked away responding much more than we ever had before .

Club Corner

sently, he's working on a collage.

The following is a list of club acLinder lives in a perfect at- tivities for the second semester. mosphere for his type of drawing-Living Arts Society landscape in watercolor. He has a Third Annual Disco Extravaganza five-acre farm in Gettysburg with Feb. 21, 8 p .m. three horses and goats that he Celebration of Spring - March 22 tends all by himself .

In speaking of how he became in- Photography Club terested in art, Linder stated that Photo Contests-Feb . 27, March it wasn't until college and he 31, April 30 joined the art club in his hometown that art became so much a part of Social Science Club him. "I'd be lost without it."

Simulation Game-March 3, 1 He believes that "anyone can p.m. learn, if you want to. You can do African Songs and Dances (Gym) anything you want to, if you have March 24, 1 p.m . the desire to do so."

Social Science /Religion Clubs Linder hopes to move to a more Film (SHH )-April 21, 1 p.m. urban area in the future. He likes International Club the metropolitan cities because Trip to Acapulco-March5-8 there he can visit the galleries and International Club Dinner '(MDR) other art exhibits.

April 25 Beta Beta Beta Tri Beta Dinner and Induction Ceremony-March 5 Phi Alpha Theta Phi Alpha Theta Initiation March 20, 3 p.m.

Kappa Sigma Omega Kappa Sigma Omega Dance (caf) March 27, 8 p.m.-1 a.m .

Psychology Club Psychology Club Lecture (Library Conference Room):April 9, 7:30 p.m.

Biology Club Easter · Plant Sale-April 1-8 (plant pick up April 13-14in the biology office) Theta Alpha Kappa Theta Alpha Kappa Inauguration April 26

6 Artist in residence gives debut

BY CONNIE AIELLO AND JOYCE PATITUCCI William Carr performed at the piano with his usual eclat. The only difference for the veteran pianist was that this February 8 concert marked his debut as the new artist-in-residence at Cabrini College. "I'm very excited at this new challenge. I'm looking forward to this semester's concerts," Carr said.

The February 8 concert reflected Carr's excitement for challenges. Opening this program with Franz Schubert's Impromptu in G Flat Major, Op. 90, no. 3, Carr evoked a sensitive and serious interpretation of the piece. This same serious flavor continued and increased throughout his second selection, Etude in D Sharp Minor, Op. 8, no. 12 by Alexander Scriaben. However, the program did not remain on a solemn theme but rather was swept upward; embracing complex emotions exemplified through Carr's rendition

of Sonnetto de! Petrarca, No. 104

by Franz Liszt.

The theme of the first program continued to sweep upward blossoming in Johannes Brahms' happy, quick-moving and floating Rhapsodie in E Flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2.

Carr's second program was devoted entirely to Johann Sebastian Bach's English Suite in G Minor. The English Suite is a piece with seven separate movements that was composed for a series of stylized dances. The first movement, Prelude, is primarily an introduction to the piece. The Prelude is typically Baroque in mood and heaviness. The slight nuances of the Prelude reinforce this richly textured heaviness. The remaining six movements range from a slow, melancholy tempo to a quick, stacatto tempo.

But it was the third program featuring the Grande Polonaise Brillante proceeded by The Andante Spinanato, Op. 22 by Fre-

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deric Chopin ·that displayed Carr's virtuosity. The piece's difficult chord-structure and unpredictable shifts in mood called for an accurate attack which Carr proved successful.

Carr's rendition of the Sonata in B Minor by Franz Liszt tried to capture the eternal conflict between the spiritual and venal. The piece presents the conflict between religious aspiration and perfumed eroticism. Carr presented it well although it was slightly anticlimatic after the Grande Polonnaise.

Carr said later of his program, that he was pleased, however, he added, "You never go away from a concert completely satisfied. You can never just walk away with no afterthought of the concert, it's important to capture it as well as possible and always improve."

Carr has accepted a grant to pursue his doctorate in music. He will also perform for President and Mrs. Reagan at the White House next month.

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ARTIST in Residence William Carr performs to the delight of his audience. (photo by Maryann Ribick)

'Fort AP-ache: The Bronx' •

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BY DIANA McSWEENEY handbook on dorm rooms I was

BY KATHLEEN BRUST New York City's 41st precinct This is unquestionably New"It is the inalienable right of ev- overjoyed. "We have to pass on covers a forty block region that man 's picture and he does his ery man, woman, and child to this one," I thought. The requirelargely resembles Berlin after a character justice. Murphy does wear Khaki." This is the creed of ments read straight out of Counsel blitz. Block after block of burnt out not fit any stereotypical characHall.

It said that dirty laundry the "preppy." Now the preppies terization of a cop. He is not buildings that are ignited piled on bookcases was an absolute regularly so that their absentee have their own handbook and screaming for justice, nor is he a must. We had that. Typewriters, guide to life. landlords may collect a hefty in- bleeding heart, but the realities he stereo systems, we have all of surance check. Somewhere amidst Lisa Birnbach has edited "The faces every day just aren't dealt those things here. Why, oh why, these ravaged shells are crammed Official Preppy Handbook" for the with in a book of regulations . Muraren't we preppy? Intrigued, I 70,000 people; Workman Publishing Company. drug dealers, phy deals in street justice, the The advent of the preppy look read on. We were missing a few prostitutes gray areas that aren't covered in and law abiding has not just been restricted to things here, though. For instance, citizens. All of them come under the black and white of right and I don't recall anyone here having a the jurisdiction of the 41st pre- wrong. He is a creative cop and if a those people who attended official map of Nantucket hanging in their cinct, aptly nicknamed Prep Schools. With the help of the "Fort situation arises that he must turn handbook almost anyone can be room. I don't think anyone has Apache-The Bronx." looney man to coax a knife away their Daddy's varsity oar stowed preppy.

The David Susskind production from a confused bum he will do so. away somewhere in Woodcrest, or was directed by Daniel Petrie and Newman achieves the nuances deWith the help of the "Official Preppy Handbook," I decided to a lobster trap from a trip to Maine stars Paul Newman, Ed Asner and manded of each situation with admirable ease. The role fits him like see just how Cabrini would fit into last summer shoved in the back of Ken Wahl. their closet in the Mansion.

The film, which was based on the a well worn glove. the preppy lifestyle.

I went on to sports. Well, three actual experiences of Thomas The picture accomplishes a vital First of all I checked the section out of seven isn't bad. After all we on preppy colleges and much to my do have soccer, field hockey and Mulhearn and Pete Tessitore, cen- feat in that it does not attempt to ters around two street patrolmen. moralize the story it presents . The surprise and dismay Cabrini was tennis. I don't think we should be Murphy (Paul Newman) is an 18- police are not portrayed as rightnot listed. In fact, the college was penalized because we don't have year man and " ... every inch of it eous , omnipotent arms of the law. not even on the unacceptable list. rugby, squash, lacrosse or crew. is written on my face . " His They are, instead, men working Some of the top ten colleges listed I felt that the preppy handbook partner, Corelli (Ken Wahl), has under extraordinary conditions included Babson College, was unfair to Cabrini in sports so I put in two years and intends to go and trying to deal with those cirHampden-Sydney College, Pine went on to clothes. You have to places in the department. cumstances in the best way they Manor, Princeton and the Univermake your own decision about Together they have faced more in can. sity of Virginia.

Cabrini here . I can only give you a single tour of duty than most of Ken Wahl turns in a fine perthe guidelines by which the preppy us could see in a lifetime of formance as Newman's partner.

What do these schools have that look is judged.

Cabrini is missing? After extenFirst of all, for women, you must r--~-----------------------------------------, sive reading of the handbook I found that Cabrini probably lost have short hair. That way it stays I out because we do not have a ca- out of your eyes when you play I ble-knit cardigan requirement. At squash. Women wear gold hoop I· earrings, Blue Skyr turtlenecks, I Hollins College in Hollins, .ANORBERTINE COMMUNITY OF BROTHERS collars up to the chin, Fair Isle I Virginia, you are required to have 12 such sweaters for admission. sweaters, blue with yellow yoke, I· AND PRIESTS BUILDING A FAMILY OF yellow oxford cloth shirts, I Cabrini also lacks a cettain FAITH-FILLED FRIENDS THROUGH monogrammed with cuffs turned , southern gentleman spirit that seems to be a trademark of the back over sweater. They should 1: A LIFE OF PRAYER-FILLED also wear khakis and Bean boots. : : preppy college.

I just couldn't accept the fact Men should wear a dark green i SERVICE .

Lacoste shirt with the collar 1,; that Cabrini wasn't preppy because we didn't sit on verandahs turned _UJ?, pink oxford cloth shirts, I and sip Mint Julieps in the eve- N orwe1g1an sweaters from L.L. I · ning. I went forth in my search to Bean, green down vests, rust col- 1 find other areas where we would ored wide wale corduroy pants with cuffs, no socks and Bean rubqualify.

I went on to the study of schedul- ber moccasins. ing classes. Sr. Catherine please I left my tour of "The Official take note. Class schedules are an Preppy Handbook" and went out intricate part of the preppy life. for a walk around Cabrini. The According to the handbook, morn- people I met did not s-eem ing and evening classes are out especially concerned that Cabrini because, "the latter prohibit you was not exactly Prep. I guess it from enjoying happy hours and the really doesn't matter, but I'd be on former prevent you from recoverthe look out for a sudden rash of ing from them." pink and green to sp~i~g up on When r ca·me ro the' part 1n 'the campus. '

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Their bantering antics provide some of the best moments of the picture. Ed Asner's Dennis Connally was a puzzlement. From the ads I'd seen I thought the precinct commander a more pivotal character and anticipated frequent confrontations between Connolly and Murphy. That was not the case; they had but two brief conflicts which left the point of Asner's character up for grabs.

"Fort Apache" is a violent film, but the violence is neither indiscriminate nor sensationalized, and the absence of gore in no way diminishes its impact. It has also been labeled racist by the Puerto Rican Alliance. Speaking for myself and lhe person I saw the picture with, I can say in all honesty that I never felt that any one ethnic group was singled out and portrayed as better or worse than another.

"Fort Apache" is a hard hitting, honest look at urban blight and a war that rages day and night in sections of cities across the country. More importantly it is a look at the people who don't have to be there but, for whatever reason or motive, are.

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David Kloss: From biology to Balanchine

BY REGINA O'LEARY

DAVID KLOSS warms up at the barre before he teaches class. (photo by

Maryann Ribick)

David Kloss is in his third year of teaching dance at Cabrini.

He has come a long way since his days at Temple University where he was a freshman Pre-Med student and a gymnast.

Kloss recalled that his gymnastics coach suggested ballet lessons to improve his style in the free exercise portion of his routine. That was 18 years ago.

In those 18 years, Kloss has been with the Pennsylvania Ballet Company for 17 years, serving as principal dancer there since 1972. He was also a corps dancer for two years, and a soloist with the company for six years.

Kloss says that he gets into dancing thoroughly. He recalled dancing in the 1960s, through the time of the Viet Nam War, and of the killings at Kent State . In fact, Kloss was in the company that first appeared at Kent State after the killings.

"It was a time of change, and a chance to experiment. It was a time when dancing had something to say," Kloss said.

Kloss retired from a full-time professional dancing career last year. He suffers from two disintegrating discs, which he sustained in an accident. He still performs sometimes "as a favor to friends or for the good of the company," Kloss said.

But retiring didn't stop Kloss from using his dancing talents in other ways.

Kloss teaches children at the

Community en_riches ensemble

BY KATHY McCARTNEY

Mrs. Bethany, of Cabrini's Music Department, is a very busy person these days. She and the members of the Choral Ensemble are preparing for a Spring Concert on May 3 and a school banquet for student teachers in April.

The Choral Ensemble consists of Cabrini students and people from the community who get together every wednesday night at 7:30, in the Mansion's dining room, for a rehearsal session.

Mrs. Bethany said, "This year is

the first for community members and it has worked out extremely well."

Two members of the Ensemble, Annette Brandolini and Regina O'Leary, agreed that having the community involved has enriched the quality of the Ensemble.

"I pick music that I think is diversified so each member can sing music which appeals to them," says Bethany. Right now the Ensemble's rehearsals consist of songs by Simon and Garfunkel, Fiddler on the Roof, Spirituals,

and American Folk songs. Mrs. Bethany explained that the Choral Ensemble does not have to be taken for credit.

The Choral Ensemble recently did a Christmas concert on campus and another concert which was aired on channel 3 from Dec. 5 to Jan. 3.

There will be a trip to New York on April 8 where the Ensemble will perform a concert at the Cabrini Medical and Health Institution.

After the concert, the students will be free to go sightseeing.

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the students' work," Perna said .

The production does not end with the actors. One particular faculty member has shown her musical talents in the past by composing two songs used in Hansel and Gretel. Anne Kennedy, a Special Education teacher, has again offered to share her musical talents in the production of Pinocchio. Kennedy and Perna have collaborated on several songs as well.

The imagination of a child can be captured by an actor but a memory is created with visual beauty. John Duffy, senior -and Eric Gavalis, freshman, are working on the lighting for Pinnochio.

They are in the process of creating a special effects system to simulate Pinocchio 's underwater adventures . In addition to this, they have

'Mostly Opera'

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BY MARIAN DeMARIA

The Third Annual Disco Extravaganza Dance Contest is coming on Saturday, Feb. 28. Who will succeed Kathy Filippo and John Roche for freestyle and Alissa De Maria and Dale Lawani for hustle?

Sulamon Allyn, president of Living Arts Society which is sponsoring this event says, '' anyone is allowed to enter the contest , but you must enter with a partner ."

According to Allyn, the hustle part of the contest has been eliminated, being replaced by punk dancing . "The contest will begin at 10 in the cafeteria . The judges }Viii

Although most of Cabrini's productions have received excellent reviews, Perna feels that there is always room for improvement.

"We are still an infant and there is much more that can be done here at Cabrini." ., ;,. _• ~,..;,,. ~ ,..· ;;._ ...

Recently Kloss was elected to the Philadelphia Board of Education as Advisor of Dance to the high school level of dance at the Philadelphia High School of Performing Arts.

"Will you ever stop dancing?" I asked.

Kloss took a final drag from his cigarette as he thought.

"I've hit the middle, the extreme high and low. -I've had the glory, the work, good memories .

Nothing could ever take the place of dancing ."

Punk dancing to highlight

designed a dancing light effect for the finale.

Gigi , scheduled for April 24, 25 and 26., is considered the most serious acting yet, according to Perna. The reason being that it's a play rahter than a musical.

Perna feels that Gigi is an almost guaranteed success. The production will play to two sol-out houses at benefits on May 2 and 3 at a cocktail dinner theater. Auditions for some parts are still being held.

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Philadelphia Civic Ballet, where he has been for two years . "It's most rewarding," Kloss said.

Besides teaching at Civic, Klos9' also dances and choreographs performances. His most recent success was the show "Nutcracker," which he choreographed for children.

Kloss also works at the Brandywine Ballet Company in West Chester, where he teaches two groups of trained dancers. The first group ranges in ages 10-15, and the second from 16-19.

BY KATHLEEN BRUST years ago but left when offered a Opera lovers take heart, you position with the Opera Company won't even have to leave Cabrini to of Philadelphia . He was, at one hear great opera this weekend. time, the artistic director of that The fine arts department is company. sponsoring an afternoon with the Bethany said that this ·perMostly Opera Quartet on February formance was well advertised 22 at 3 p.m. The Qµartet, directed through an extensive mailing list

by Dr. Carl Suppa, will perform in and that she expects a large different combinations of voices. turnout. "They are just incrediThere will be solos, duets, trios ble," Bethany said, "really mar_and quartets. Selections will be velous." from various operas, songs from The Mostly Opera Qµartet will Broadway shows and even an be performing selections from Italian love song.

Verdi's "Aida,'' Puccini's Mrs. Adeline Bethany, chairper"Tosca·• and "Madama Butson of the fine arts department, terfly,'' Leigh and Darion 's "The said that Suppa contacted her last Man of La Mancha" and Rossini ·s spring because he wanted to bring Italian love song "Mattinata." really fine opera to Cabrini.

Admission for the performance is Suppa taught music here several free and the snowdate is Mar. 1.

'Pinocchio' and 'Gigi' planned BYMEGSLOOK

(photo by Maryann Ribick)

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Cabrini Theater has begun to make plans for the upcoming season with two main productions: Pinocchio and Gigi.

Pinocchio, which will run on February 28 and March 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 28, is expected to be quite a success.

Dan Perna has been working with a new company of actors whom he feels combine good acting as well as dancing. Mary Alice Fitzpatrick, senior, will perform in the leading role as Pinocchio.

Jeanne Proko, freshman, and Sandra McNamara, perform as Jiminy Cricket and the Fairy respectively. The entire cast has worked very hard on this production.

"I'm very proud of the people in the field (acting) but prouder of all

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consist of faculty, whose names will not be revealed until that night," says Allyn.

For each event the couples must dance to two records. If there should be a tie, the couples tying will dance to two more records .

The prizes for both events, freestyle-disco and punk, will be: First place-a plaque with the winners names ingraved on it.

Second place-$10 ( cash) Third place-a bottle of wine.

If you think you can dance, come out on February 28 and enter; maybe vou'll he a winner 1 n , •,-. · r,1 t' !l..l'"t ~ri1 1.,l ~r,h

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Cavalier co~captain inspires team unity

BY ROSEMARY LYNCH ·• I just want you to know it's a great bunch of guys I play with," basketball co-captain Michael Bennett commented. "I like them a lot and I'd like to thank them for all the help they've given me," he continued.

One of the first things I noticed about Bennett as I interviewed him at basketball practice was his sense of team unity. Bennett considers it his job, as captain, to keep the team hyped on the court. Bennett feels, "If the morale of the team gets down we lose our adrenaline. It's my job to play hard and intense so everyone else will."

Bennett came to Cabrini with only one year playing experience.

A 6'3" forward, weighing in at 160 pounds, Bennett went to Burlington City High School in New Jersey. He feels he has improved since coming to Cabrini mostly in the sense of team play-

ing. Bennett attributes a lot of his i:nprove:nent to fellow co-captain John Keating. Bennett said, "l pattern myself after him on the court in every way possible ."

Bennett also commented on his head coach John Dzik, "Cojich makes me see I can be better than I am but I must work at it. I also realize through the coach that everyone is an important part of the team."

John Dzik knows that Bennett is capable of a great deal of responsibility. Dzik stated, "The responsibility has not loosened up on Mike this year and he keeps coming through for us."

In the game against Misericordia, John Keating and Michael Bennett both had the flu. Mike played the game with his illness and still scored 15 points and had 13 rebounds.

Bennett has proven his style and determination by going against

players who are 6'7" and 6'8".

Dzik feels, "Michael's attitude :nakes up for his size. He works hard and in some cases attitude is more important than excessive talent."

Bennett's tea:n:nates share the coach's enthusiasm .

Jim Lawlor summed it up best, "Bennett is an inspirational leader. The team can depend on him on the court with a slump in play and in the locker room with a slump in attitude." Lawlor added, "He comes through in the clutch and on top of that the goggles look good with the fade."

With a good part of the season ahead of him Bennett's goals are clear cut. He wants to break the tie with Misericordia for first place in the Keystone Conference and he would like to see his improvement to be coupled with team improvement. With that attitude, Bennett's success with Cabrini basketball seems inevitable.

Lady cavaliers surpass rivals

BY DEBBIE JABLONSKI Many of the Lady Cavaliers thought their game against Eastern College to be the biggest game on the schedule.

•~Because of the closeness in distance of the school to Cabrini, made this game seem different than any other game on the schedule," Kate Connolly said.

The Lady Cavaliers showed improvement throughout the game.

No matter who was sent in off the bench, they added new spirit and continued playing an effective game. In conjunction, if one player made a mistake it seemed that another player picked up the pieces.

At times some players are unable to get into a game, freshman Lisa DelBorrello stated, "I feel I'm

participating even when I'm on the bench, through my cheering on of the women on the court." DelBorrello added, "The bench is as important as those on the court."

Tanya Alexander played an aggressive game both offensively and defensively. Her rebounding would have impressed any scout.

This aggressive ~ttitude of Alexander's helped her to be the high scorer of the game with 19 points.

Maryann O'Connor followed scoring 16 points.

Throughout the Cabrini-Eastern game, the determination to win was evident on the Lady Cavaliers' faces. Although at times the game seemed to dwindle for Cabrini, this determination and enthusiasm to win didn't deter the Lady Cavaliers.

"We played a good game," DelBorello said. "We didn't 'put the icing on the cake' as the coach said earlier, we could have been better."

At times the Lady Cavaliers lost control of the game, thus allowing Eastern to get back into the game.

When a team loses control of the game it has exhausted all possible efforts.

"It is hard to keep up strength both physically and emotionally to win the game," Connolly said.

When the final buzzer sounded the Lady Cavaliers tied their season record 5-5 by beating Eastern College, 59-42.

In a previous game against Philadelphia Community College, the Lady Cavaliers lost by a score of 57-62.

Come see the Cavalrers play .J .

Cathedral College Tomorrow at 2 p.m. at home

CAVALIER CO-CAPTAIN Mike Bennett looks forward to both personal and team imnrovement in the future . ( Photo by David Milburn)

Coach's pep talk sparks team desire and victory

BY JOE KRAVITZ mark, it slowly becomes a seminar After losing to Alvernia College on the desire needed to be sucby a score of 66-62in Reading, Pa ., cessful in not just basketball alone, Headcoach John Dzik walked but any phase of life . slowly into the athlitic office. It Two nights later Cabrini was was about midnight and he was able to regain its desire . The team about to give his 1000th lecture of defeated Williamson by a score of the year to co-captains Mike Ben- 69-46. The game was dominated nett and John Keating on the topic from start to finish by the "desire."

Cavaliers.

After watching the Cavaliers For those concerned with inmake mental mistakes in the di vi dual efforts , Robert Davis Keystone Athletic Conference came up with 17 points . In the game , Dzik decided it was time for meantime, Ray Young, Mike Benreflection and rest in order to nett , John Keating, Paul Breslin , switch into high gear for the re- Al Monostra, Tim Feeney, Keith mainder of the year .

Hickman, and Jim Lawlor played One must understand that John with the intensity to make Dzik's Dzik is one of the people who can latest adventure in coaching and accept defeat fairly well, but when promoting college pride well defeat is due to a lack of desire in worth the time spent. any particular game, he begins to The team carried that pride to question things. their next conference game and As his speech on lost desire defeated Beaver 87-74 on Tuesday grows closer to the twenty minute the tenth.

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SENIOR MARY PAT Di Giacobbe and her horse, Princess Pandora 's Box at the Gradyville Horse Show. Di Giacobbe said, "I named her that because whenever I let her out all hell breaks loose ."

BY DIANA McSWEENEY Equitation is defined as the art of horsemanship, a simple definition that encompasses so much. It is hard work that requires hours of patient practice and the resulting satisfaction is, more often than not, accompanied by aching muscles, fatigue and a sore fanny . Is it worth the time, effort and money?

You bet is is.

Annette Brandolini, senior, has been riding almost four years . "I'd always loved horses, which I think is pretty true of people who ride . It just seems that the feeling's been there forever." " When I got to Cabrini and found out that they had a riding program I grabbed the opportunity . I've ridden at Green Valley Farm in Paoli for two and a half years and have

been riding at Fox Run Farms in Malvern the last year.

Brandolini has mastered the walk, trot, and canter and is presently working on jumps. She has learned how to groom and tack her horse. "I really believe your whole attitude towards it and your approach will largely determine whether you'll succeed or fail " Brandolini said. ' Joyce Patitucci, junior, echoed Brandolini ' s sentiments.

"You cannot give up easily . I've been thrown many times but you just have to mount and start all over again." Patitucci has been riding ten years and feels that successful riding is a combination of coordination, tenacity and plain hard work.

"I took my first lessons from

Robert Dougherty, a retired police:nan, at his Out Back Far:n," Patitucci said . "By :ny sophomore year in high school I was taking it very seriously and began to show. Right now I':n at Fox Run Far:ns.

Senior Mary Pat DiGiacobbe has been riding since she was six years old and boards her 11-year old Palo:nino, Princess , near the Radnor Hunt Club in Malvern .

DiGiacobbe and Princess have competed together; they were entered in pony hunter class and equitation. DiGiacobb e sums up her fellow equestriennes' senti ments. "There is such a feeling of freedom in riding. I feel I am par ticularly fortunate because I can pack a backpack , start out early in the morning and just ride and ride."

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