April 03, 1981 issue 11 Loquitur

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Friday,April 3, 1981

Cabrini College, Radnor, PA 19087

Vol. XXVII,No. 11

Sr. Sharon reassigned to N.Y.

BY REGINA O'LEARY

Cabrini College is constantly changing. An expanding student population: new buildings being erected and others to be restored; the news of old friends leaving and new ones taking over, all add to its growth.

Among those who are leaving Cabrini this year are Sister Catherine, registrar, Madonna Marion-Landais, assis~nt to the dean of students. The most recent news is of the departure of Sister Sharon Morano, MSC, dean of students.

Sr. Sharon has been with the Cabrini College community for four years, coming to Cabrini in August, 1977, as dean of students and RA at Woodcrest.

This August, Sr. Sharon will be returning to Mother Cabrini High School in New York City, where she had taught from 1966-72.

According to Sr. Sharon, she will

"be assistant to the principal, with the ·view of taking over the administration."

She added that she might be teaching in the Math Department, instructing in geometry and maybe some algebra.

Sr. Sharon will use her experiences from Cabrini College to help her in her new job . "I've enjoyed the time I've been here. I enjoy working with the students. It's been a tremendous experience," Sharon said.

Sr. Sharon has seen many changes in the four years she has been at Cabrini College, especially with the developing program of residency and the expansion of the Rudy Rooyman's Counseling Center. Sister Sharon is responsible for expanded counseling, both ps.ycholog1cal and career-wise, at .the center.

She has also seen changes in Student Government. "The govern ment is more concerned for the

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students, and can identify with the goals of the college," Sr. Sharon said. She added that the students are more responsible and get involved with activities through active participation.

What was one of the hardest things to overcome in her four years at Cabrini College?

Sr. Sharon goes back to when she first came to Cabrini as dean. ··1 came in strictly cold, coming in August." Sr. Sharpn said. "I had to do things quickly with little knowledge. It was sort of like onthe-job training." she said.

Sr. Sharon hopes to carry the experiences of Cabrini College with her to her new position. "You become involved with people and their lives. You bring this to your new position. I'm not severmg ties with Cabrini College." She will al11 ays remember •·the ri•lationsh1ps from here a11dthe richness of the peopk."

SISTER SHARON MORANO will be leaving Cabrini after four years

as Dean of Students. She will be the vice-principal at Mother Cabrini High School in New York. (Photo by Maryann Ribickl

Counsel Hall- to be renovated

Financial aid update

BY JOYCE PATITUCCI

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STUDENTS, President Reagan's proposal for economic recovery included several changes to Student Financial Aid Assistance Programs.

The plan called for changes in the formu~..1for_deter~i~g ~~udent eligibility for Pell (Basic) Grants, establishment_ of ehg1b1hty requirements for Guaranteed Student Loans, reductions to the dollar amount offered to colleges for campus based programs, and reductions to state grant funding. In essence, all student aid programs were to undergo major changes . · Students, parents, faculty, staff and administrators w~re all urged to contact their representatives in an attempt to retam J?rOgrams in their present form, and at the current level of fundmg.

College students across the country ~ely on student financial_ assistance to help cover the cost of their post-secondary education.

The plan to cut these programs across the board on such short notice was a jolt to everyone in higher education . Consequently many people did in fact respond by contacting their congressmen and senators - apparently the effort is paying off. The most recent information indicates that the reduction in funds will be far less than previously anticipated. While Pell (Basic) Grants will be reduced somewhat, the campus based programs will still be available. The eligibility formula will be unchanged. There is still some question concerning the Guaranteed Student Loan_ Program as_of this writing - eligibility requirements and federal interest subsidy are still being discussed. Students are again urged to contact their legislators concerning the GSL program. .

All legislation regulating the programs are presently bemg formed in the House Sub-committee for Post-secondary education.

Once the sub-committee issues its proposed recommendations, the changes must go through the legislative process before becoming law. Therefore final rules will not be available for several weeks.

All students interested in the disposition of student assistance should follow the newspapers closely in the coming weeks.

The future of aid does seem more positive than previously anticipated. While there will be some reduction in funding, these reductions should be equally distributed so, with a little belt-tightening by everyone, no single student should bear the entire burden.

Financial Aid Awards for ON-TIME applicants should be out by late spring. Any student with specific questions should contact the financial aid office.

FINANCIAL AID OFFICE

Counsel Hall is expected to undergo major surgery over the summer break, both cosmetically and internally.

According to John Heiberger Jr., vice president for development and public relations, no definite decision have been made regarding renovations, due largely to the fact that it is not certain where the funding will come from.

"Joe Hennessy, the architect of the new building, examined Counsel Hall to determine exactly what our needs are," Heiberger said.

"Right now we are trying to balance cost and find where we are going to get the money."

According to Heiberger, the renovations being considered are, in order of priority: plumbing, heating, smoke detect ors ·, emergency doors, carpeting and painting.

Heiberger said that the major area of concern is the plumbing.

"It isn't a question of there not being enough showers. It's a question of thete not being enough working showers," he said. According to Heiberger, to simply repair the existing bathrooms would cost roughly about nine or ten thousand dollars.

This would involve repairing some existing showers, sealing the bathroom floors and tiles, and refurbishing some other areas.

While completely new bathrooms would be preferable, Heiberger says they are not necessary and would probably not be economically feasible. Heiberger

COUNSEL HALL face-lift depends on finance. _

said, "To gut and start new could run as much as a hundred-thousand dollars."

For a while, the idea of housing males in the Rooymans Counseling Center was considered, but eventually dropped. "The Counseling Center could only house about 18 men, •while Counsel now houses 40," Heiberger said. He also added that it would cost as much to move some men into the Counseling Center as it would to renovate Counsel.

Dr. Joseph Romano, acting dean of academic affairs, said that the building, (Counsel Hall) is "old but certainly not beyond repair."

He added that in talking with several Counsel residents, he found that they would prefer to remain in Counsel, rather than move

into the Rooymans Center.

Heiberger said that other areas being considered at this time are security, painting and carpeting.

Counsel does have several smokt• detectors, but they can use a few more as reinforcement.

Heilberger said.

Carpeting would, hopefully, be taken care of no later than the fall of '81. Painting would be done if there were ample funds to cover the cost. Carpeting would cost about six or seven thousand dollars, and an additional two thousand dollars would be necessary to improve 11\:hting, Heiberger said.

Heiberger emphasized that the major uncertainty now is the funding for such renovations and said that he hoped things would be more definite in about a month.

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Editorial Graduation speaker: 1

Thinkirig to the future The graduation speaker charad e is over . The announcement was made . th e criticism was brought and weathered . As far as we're concerned that's the end of it. Drew Lewis, we 're sure, will prove to be a satisfactory and pleasing speaker .

In the aftermath of the whole deal the problems causing the trouble become clear . If we take a look at these problems , the solutions will suggest themselves . If these suggestions are adhered to by the underclasses , then hopefully future graduation committees will be less problematic.

First of all , time simply ran out on this year 's graduation commi ttee . Correspondence with potential speakers takes time. If the first choices cannot be obtained, sufficient time has to be allowed for othe r possibilities to be contacted . People start to get a little nervous when February and March roll around and no graduation speaker has been secured . Future classes will be well advised to form the graduation committee in junior year in order to be certain that ample time is given to correspond with the various speaker candidates.

Second , grad .uation committees have to be realistic about their ·selections . Odds are that there will be over 1,500 colleges and universities having graduation on May 17 this year. Most of them will be looking for an interesting speaker . Most, too , have larger student bodies , and therefore larger budgets for speaker fees . Amidst this competition, the attraction for a speaker here has to be something other than monetary . The candidates should be people with some interest in Cabrini , or in Liberal Arts, or something of that nature to draw them here . Also they could be people who believe they have something important to say and are willing to say it regardless of the stipend.

ERA, getting down to basic points

BY DENISE J. TERIFAY The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) has been a source of controversy since it was approved by the United State s Congress on March 22, 1972 and sent to the states for ratification .

Although there have been debates on the legal, social and moral implications of the ERA, I think the whole issue can be broken down into two questions : ( 1) What is the ERA? and ( 2) Is it necessary?

One of the most prevalent misconceptions concerning the ERA is its length. Although many people believe that is must be at least 25 pages long, it's actually very short. The proposed ERA reads as follows: Section 1. Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex .

Section 2. The Congress shall have the power to enforce , by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article .

Section 3. This amendment shall take effec t two years after the date of ratification.

It is important to note that nowhere in the amendment is the word WOMEN. This amendment is designed to prohibit sex discrimination against everyone, INCLUDING MEN .

The second question is the one which causes the

possibilities. Well , if the speaker selection process is going to go through the president's office anyway , then the office should be represented in the committee , either by a liaison , or by Sr . Sullivan herself.

In this way differences could be worked out from within, and when active recruitment begins, it will be done through one unified group .

Another factor which hindered the selection process this year was lack of input from students. To be sure that this is avoided, future graduation committees should always try to maintain a high visibility and regular correspondence with the graduating class .

Finally, there will never be a problem with graduation speaker if the top priority , above and beyond all other factors , is that the speaker be acceptable to the graduating studer.ts.

Good~bye, and thanks Along with- the seniors this year, Cabrini will lose some familiar faces on the administrative and service organization scene .

Sister Sharon Morano, faithful to Cabrini College for four years , will be transferred to New York's Cabrini High School, where she will continue her administrative functions. We thank you, Sr. Sharon , for the time , energy, understanding and patience you've shown when we've approached you about beer parties, van runs and student activities .

Madonna Marion-Landais , Sr . Sharon 's assistant, is also leaving us this year. We thank you, Madonna , for making orientation work so well , for brightening our day, and for doing your job so well .

Sister Catherine, Registrar , will also be leaving us this year. We thank you , Sister Catherine, for the infinite hours you've spent arranging, rearranging and fixing schedules for us , and for the hassles and complaining of students that you put up with .

Also, Mrs. Gough , will be leaving her job as head librarian of Sacred Heart Library. She will be remembered as helping many students who were lost in the periodical section, and who were desperate for information for their term papers .

And who isn 't going to miss Albert Vassallo , better known as " Albert from the Bookstore?' Albert will be leaving his stamps , unsold textbooks and Cabrini sweatshirts for a place among the retirees .

Thank you , Albert , for picking up, sorting and filling our boxes (those who were lucky enough to get something) with those w<;mderfulletters from home , friends and fellow students .

Sister Damien, MSC, will be leaving her post of 'Mom ' to the women of the third floor of Woodcrest . Pia Maria Carusi , RA to the women of the fourth house will also be leaving . Thank you both for your time , and guidance!

All these people have played a major role in the 'Cabrini ex• perience .' Our thanks are out to you for a job well-done . Andwe, The Loquitur , wish you all the luck in the future .

most discussion . I think the answer is obvious-lT 1 S NECESSARY! One has only to look in a recent editi on of a newspaper to find proof of this .

On March 23, a deeply divided Supreme Court rul ed that state" statutory" rape laws do NOT discrimina te against men . This means that not only are males • minors not protected under the law, but, if two minor engage in sexual intercourse, the male can be charged with "statutory" rape . Is this fair?

This type of decision is unjustifiable. It is out-and out discrimination against men based on their sex .

It is also based on the myth that exists in our society which says sexual intercourse is more harmfu l to women because women are more affected by it. This is exemplified by the opinion handed down by Judge Rehnquist in which he said , " they ( women) suffer dis proportionately the profound physical, emotional and psychological consequences of sexual activity ." Why is it assumed that males , even though they are minors , will suffer no " bad" side effects?

I do not mean to suggest that with the passage of the ERA everything will change . It will take a long time for the principles of the ERA to work their wa y into society but recognizing that there is a need for such changes is half the battle and the passage of the ERA is a good first step.

What do you think?

Should handguns be banned?

Reporter Regina O'Leary asked students : Do you think there should be stric,t:r gun control and why?

Another problem which arose this year was that the committee and Sr . Mary Louise Sullivan didn't see eye to eye on some speake r

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Madonna Marion-Landais - Yes, I do. I am strongl y opposed to violence and the use of any kind of dangerous weapons . If stricter control was enforced, attempted assassinations and other acts of violence can possibly be prevented .

Bob Norwicke , psychology major - I think all hand guns should be outlawed except by police officers and federal officials . Things should be done about illegal manufacture and sale of guns . Anyone can buy a gun .

Too many times it ends up in the wrong hands .

Janet Alfonsi, junior Business major. - I definitely think there should be stricter controls. There's too many crazy people running around out there . Once they have a gun in their hands , they can go hog-wild, killing anyone and anything in sight.

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Mike Hilsy, Business .administration - Yes . I think we should follow the lead of Great Britian. ( Str ict gu n control, police don't carry guns.) Hand guns make it too easy to commit a crime. Any crime commit ted with a gun should get 15 years in pr ison with no par ole.

Peopl e would th ink twice about using guns.

Andy Zipfel, freshman - Yes. It would preven t rad ical s from running around and shooting people . I don' t think guns should be controlled , people !;hould be controlled .

Marquita Williams , Social Work major - I'm the middle of the road about it. If people feel that laws ar e too strict, they are going to buy them illegall y. If they don' t make them stricter, people are going to buy them anywa y. Either way, there is going to be more guns .

John Derham, junior - There should be becau se of how easy it is to get your hands on a small caliber pistol. It might not get in the hands of people with right minds .

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editor is pleased To the Editor : Congratulations to you and your staff on a job well-done. The March 20 issue of Loquitur was informative, well-written and interesting to read . Please keep up the good work .

RON KATKOCIN Head Resident Counsel Hall

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Septa strike not too bad

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BY DENISE J. TERIFAY How are commuters dealing with the Septa strike? Very well it seems.

Since the Transport Workers Union went on strike on March 14, city buses have been idle, forcing commuters who use them to find alternate means of transportation.

There was a danger that this would lead to congested traffic and overcrowding on Conrail trains. Most commuters, however, report little or no trouble .

Theresa Randall, senior, said, "It (the strike) doesn't really affect me except in terms of an occasional traffic jam . That's one of the reasons why I have a car ."

David Milburn, junior, said, "If I don't get a ride then there is no way I can get to school because Conrail is all messed up ."

Joanne Pedicone, senior, said, "I take the train and I have no problems . ActuaUy, there are delays sometimes but overall it 's

o.k."

Maria DeMedio, sophomore, said, "The only way the strike would affect me would be if my car breaks _down. I think the traffic is about the same as it usually is ."

Mary Ann Tellinghusen, junior, said, "I'm forced to stay home sometimes because of the strike.

I'm not directly affected but when the P & W gets picketed it doesn't always run."

Denise Clarke, senior, said, "I'm dealing with the strike excellently. I walk to 16th street and take the train. It has been running o.k. As far as I'm concerned, they (TWU) can stay on strike ."

Al Salmieri, senior, said, "It ( the strike) doesn't affect me when it comes to school but my internship is downtown. I used to take Septa and it cost me approximately $2 a day. Now I have to take the train which costs me $4.50 and I have to walk a lot further."

Ann Doyle, senior, said,

"Bascially, the strike doesn't affect me unless the TWU pickets Coilrail. My overall opinion of it is that it's ridiculous ."

Kathy McCartney, freshman, said, "I usually take the bus to 69th Street and then from 69th street I take the P & W (the Norristown Speedline) to Radnor. Then I wait for the shuttle. Well, one day I couldn't get in because the P & W wasn't running at all. I was really stuck. If the P & W goes on strike like it's supposed to, I'll really be stuck. I'm going to have to get a ride and end up being at school two to three hours earlier than I have to ."

Tamra DiMarino, freshman, said, "I'm usually driven to school and I car pool with a friend twice a week so I'm not really affected by the strike ."

While most commuters are not affected that much by tl\e striking TWU there is no telling what will happen if the strike continues .

Wigwam to see management change

BY TAMRA DiMARINO The opening of the new student center next year will bring about some important changes in the management of the Wigwam .

Kathy Cordilla , manager of the Wigwam , and Mike Stevens , head of the Wigwam Committee , recently spoke with Sr . Sharon Morano, dean of students, about who would run the snack bar next year when it moves to the new building .

Although nothing is definite yet, some suggestions were made, according to Cordilla . It has been suggested that "a catering service," or "someone retired," that is, "anyone except a student," may be hired to run the snack bar, Cordilla said.

"Sr . Sharon proposed what might happen," Cordilla said .

"She didn 't think a student would be capable of running it (the Wigwam) ."

The reason for this may be that the Wigwam will be open longer once it moves to the new building, about 115 hours per week, accord-

ing to Stevens .

Stevens feels that a private company could handle the snack bar better than a single student, since it would be open on a "fu~l time basis ." "SGA ," he said , "couldn't provide service for the · amount of hours the snack bar would be open ."

Cordilla and Stevens suggested th2 a student might run the Wigwam as on an internship basis, according to Cordilla . But she also noted that "students aren't permitted to have internships on campus. " Cordilla feli that it would be best " not to have Seiters" manage the Wigwam so that "the students would have the option of two food services."

Commuter and evening students seem to be the ones that will benefit most when the Wigwam opens "full time." "Evening students and commuters," Stevens said "could count on going in for dinner, lunch, etc. The biggest complaint about the Wigwam (now) is that they never know

when it's open. " • " A wider variety in the menu" for the students, Stevens said, would also improve the Wigwam next year .

Recently , the Wigwam bought a new freezer with Wigwam profits to aid in the running of the snack bar, according to Cordilla and Stevens. A question arose as to whether or not the new management /cpmpany, etc. taking over next year would have to buy the equipment from the Wigwam .

The Wigwam bought the freezer because "we needed things now ," Cordilla said. "Next year the building is not scheduled to open until December, and we had quite a bit of time in which to still run the Wigwam ," since "it is-open in the summer," etc. "the profits theWigwam is getting" now will "go to the new Wigwam ."

Stevens said that "if SGA finds use for the equipment," or if such a controversy should arise, a decision would be made "in cooperation with the dean of students' office .

Master planning committee undergoing evaluation

BY MAUREEN CARROLL Tl)e master planning committee is presently undergoing its periodic evaluation required by the Middle States.

Every five years, Cabrini is obligated to submit plans concerning what they will be doing in the up-coming years. The plans are not unbendable, but rather, a rough outline generalizing what changes will be made throughout the campus community.

"There is a difference between wishing and planning,·' Dr. Joseph Romano, vice-president of academic affairs, said .

The members of this group are administrators, faculty and students.

The committee focuses on three areas which are broken down into sub-categories .

The first, academic planning, is subdivided into the academic departments , the library , continuing education and admissions.

The second , student services, is

broken down into student government, resident life, the counseling center and campus ministry.

The third, fiscal management, is subdivided into development, the budget committee, the business office and physical -plant.

These areas prepare longterm objectives (five-year plan) which are presented to the Board of Trustees for approval and shortterm objectives (one-year plan) which are reviewed and evaluated annually by the entire committee and submitted to the Board at their first meeting of the year.

The committee continually reevaluates these objectives and the goals and mission statement of the institution .

The goal of the college is to integrate policy decisions with the mission statement which includes tlie liberal arts ideal, academic program excellence, personal con cern and an attempt to instill values.

Dr . Romano said, " Integration is the key to success ."

Student ethics diminishing?

BY DENISE J. TERIFAY " Educators say they are distrubed to find that the idea of plagiarism does not seem to grate on the student 's sense of ethics as it once did, " according to The New York Times (November 16).

Collegiate Research Systems Inc. is one of the research companies which, according to the Times, the New York State Attorney General's office has tried for two years to shut down . It has yet to collect a fine .

Traffic in illegal research papers is not new, nor is it necessarily more widespread now than during other periods, according to the Times . The increase in the selling of these papers is being blamed on the diminishing ethics of students.

"Custom-made papers sell for

more man $8 a page for under graduate papers and more than $12 a page for graduate level work ," according to the Times .

New York has a State Educatior .

Law which says , "No person shall sell any writ ten assignment intended for submission to educational institutions." Pennsylvania has a similar law .

However , the word " intended " is a "loophole a million miles wide ," in the words of Patrick N ucciarone, assistant United States Attorney in New Jersey who was quoted in the Times .

Some students now seem to be equating education with commerce ; a degree buys the good life, they seem to be saying, and when the promise of the good life is taken away, they no longer feel bound by the rules, according to the Times.

New courses offer change of pace and opportunities for minors

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BY DIANA McSWEENEY Public Relations, History and Philosophy of Social Welfare, Four Comic Visions, Management Information Systems, Piano, Creative Movement, and Television and Human Behavior . The next time registration rolls around and you find yourself grumbling about the same old courses bite your tongue and take a closer look at what's being offered.

The courses listed above are just a few of the new courses that were offered this year at Cabrini on a trial basis and the majority have proved successful.

The fine arts department added piano and performing arts in America . Mrs . Adeline Bethany, chairperson of the fine arts department , said that both courses are firmly entrenched as part of the perm anent fine art s curriculum. " Pe r forming arts in America was so successful we 're going to offer it alternate springs," Bethany said .

"A s a course it keeps me on my toes because it 's not a class I can plan ahead of time as it's based on

what's happening at the moment culturally.

"Bethany added that this type of course offers the student the opportunity to take a class that isn 't strictly academic. "We went to the opera, to a play, and students did reviews of cultural performances they watched on television , " Bethany said . "All ofit contributes to a more well rounded person ."

Tanya Nelson , a senior education major, agreed with Betha1_1y.

"It was exciting . We wenf on a number of music and drama related field trips which was a break from the classroom and we were exposed to things that some of us might not have been otherwise ."

The business departmen t offered management informat ion systems, intermediate accountin g, and decision making as part of its effort to upgrade the business pr ogram . Management informat ion systems was an examination of manual and automated information systems that stud y the flow of information and cost benefit botai ned . Happily , Mr . Edwa r d

Christ, chairman of the business department, translated that mind boggling defini '. n into English. " ManagemenL information systems is a course that is usually associated with computers . We, however , are emphasizing that our students will become decision makers and so we designed the course to teach students how to effectively communicate with the people who do process data. " Christ also added that the course will become a requirement for business majors and will be offered in the spring semester.

The social science department introduced Group Structures and Processes which is taugh t by Dr. · Kathleen Daley. The class, which st udies small, informal groups fro m a sociological and psychologi cal view , is composed largely of psychology majors . " We added the cour se as a follow up to social psych , in which we briefly touched upon group structures ," Dale y said. " Ther e was enough interes t genera ted to offer it as a cour se in itself . I envi -

sion group structures as the kind of course that could be of value to education majors, even business majors, anyone who will deal with groups of people. " Group structures and processes will alternate spring semesters woth social psychology.

TV and human belravior is being offered by Dr . M. L. Corbin Sicoli and is part of an effort to link the English /Communications department with other majors. Dr. Jerome Zurek , chairman of the English department , explained .

"We 're trying to facilitate majors in one field with minors iri another.

Through courses like TV and Human Behavior , and Public Relations , we are trying to emphasize the importance of psychology in communications and of business in communications ."

Denise Tel'ifa y, a junior psycholog y maj or, had initial dou bts about the c our se bu t not an y longe r . " Dr . Sicoli is ex cell ent.

She is ve ry effect ive a t tra ns lat ing all th e psych ology of telev ision int o te rm s that communi ca tions

students understand, which is important because the majority of people in the class are communications majors. " Creative movement was offl'red to introduce would-be dancers to ·the experience of performing and to polish the skills of those with previous experience. Dan Perna , who organized the class, elaborated. "Technique is necessary , and it's better if the student has had some sort of dance background, but the real emphasis in this course is for the students to at least get a taste of what it 's like to perform dance for an audience. " Students are learning how to choreograph a piece and have already performed in liturgical pieces, in the children's theater production of "Pinocchio ," and a few of them will finish the semester with the can-can in " Gigi". " I thought it was a ver y successful effort ," Perna said. " It was certainly beneficial to the stu dents themselves . Their hard work has paid off and has enhanced the performances of the entire company."

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Little Theater begins production for 'Gigi'

BY REGINA O'LEARY difficult part of her performance The Cabrini College Adult as Gigi is acting young. "I have to Theater will feature the prod- - act young, but not too much of a duction " Gigi" this spring. child, as in Pinocchio." (Her most recent role in Children's Theatre . ) Set in turn of the century Gentile agrees with Mary F'rance. "Gigi " is the story of a feeling of playing a young, 16 year old tomboy, Gigi, Alice's and her transition from a young character of a different age. Gentile, who is 23, must play the part girl to a woman falling in love . of the grandmother, who is about The ca::• of the play includes . 53-55. "Generally, I've always Mary Alice Fitzpatrick as Gigi; played the good fairy or mother John Vermeal as Gaston; the types . Now I play someone who is grandmother, Madam Alvarez, is a generation older."

Maria Gentile; Gigi's mother, Andree, is played by Connie Aiello, According to Dan Perna, directGigi's aunt, Alicia, acted by or, "The play is a delightful, coJeanne Proko; ane the maid is quettish production. It is a very explayed by Joyce Patitucci , Mary Jo citing, happy play, something we Longo, and Sandra MacNamara. need in today's society, where people have so many problems."

According to Proko , "The play is There will be nine shows, three coming along well." Proko says that the most beautiful part is pro- of which will be benefit perducing the French accents of the formance!. . It begins April 24, continues April 25 and 26, May 1, 2, 3 grandmother, mother and aunt.

Fitzpatrick says that the most and May 8, 9, 10.

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MARY ALICE FITZPATRICK, Maria Gentile, Sandra McNamara, Paul Clarke, Connie Aiello and Jeanne Proko make up the cast of "Gigi." (J'hoto by Maryann Ribick )

Reagan budget cuts. off ect arts

BY KATHLEEN BRUST The knife of President Ronald Reagan's budget cuts may be slicing off a good bit of money from The National Endowment for the Arts, and The National Endowment for the Humanilles.

Reagan justifies these cuts by saying that the government has become " the financial patron of first resort ," leading to "a reduction in the historic role of private individual and corporate support."

Reagan's cuts would take almost 50 percent from the National Endowment for the Arts and for the Humanities. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting stands to have its budget cut by 25 percent.

In an article by Brad Knickerbocker in The Christian Science Monitor it was reported that Rep. Fred Richmond (D) of New York has formed the "congressional arts caucus."

According to

Knickerhocker, more than 130 members of the House Clf Representatives have joined Richmond in his fight to hold back cuts for the arts.

Despite Reagan's accusation that federal funds for the arts , humanities, and publtc broadcasting have grown rapidly under recent Republican and Democratic administrations, there has been growth among private and corporate support.

According to Knickerbocker , business support for the arts swelled from $22 million to $436 million between 1967 and 1979.

Arts supporters say studies show that every public dollar that is spent on art or culture stimulates several times that amount in tax revenues . This stems from the money that theatergoers might spend on related items such as shopping. restaurants and

transportation .

A recent article in The Wall Street Journal headlined . "Companies Doubt Their Arts Giving Would Rise to Offset Reagan's Cuts ," seems to belie Reagan 's hopes that corporate. support for the arts will pick up the slack that federal cutbacks will cause.

In the past both the arts and humanities endowments have contributed to public broadcasting projects . With federal cutback s depleting their budgets , it looks highly unlikely that public broadcasting will be able to count on this support. ' It is said that the hardest hit by Reagan's budget cuts to the arts will be the smaller, less traditional performing arts organizations and artists that rely on grants to establish their credibility . They wit! have difficulty finding public support.

Elvis Costello

'Trust' never sleeps

BY TIM FEENEY Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze, helps "Trust," Elvis Costello's sixth turn "From a Whisper to a album, makes apparent the fact Scream·• into a sure hit. that he is no longer a man angry at But the album does have its low the world. With his success came pomls with the likes of " Luxemconfidence and secur ity . bourg " and " Different Finger ...

Throughout the album Elvis shows Thes e two sho w us that although us an emotional side we have he's changed , Costello is still not never seen before . perfec t. The music is muddled and As we have come to expect , the seems for ced which 1s unlike CosEl ns C'oste llu, :\'.1ck Luwe co mbi- tello ' s usua ll y smooth backup nation again pr oved lo be a suc- band, The Attractions. ce ssful one . They m ix a \·anet y of Elv is shows his versatility with musical st yles , while leaving the the ma ny diffe r ent styles of music emphasis on Costello ·s typically displa yed throughout " Trust ." At strong lyrics . The absence of one end there is the primitive beat Lowe's production on "Big Sister's of " Lover's Walk," and at the Clothes" 1s quite noticeable. In other "Different Finger" utilizes a fact , Lowe makes it clear on the Country and Western rhythm . In back cover that he is "not to blame between there are the quiet sounds for this one ." of "Watch Your Step," and the "Strict Time ," with its up-tempo dran1at1c ones of "Shot With Hts beat, and Pete Thomas· adept Own Gun ." drumming, is remm1scen 1 of pa s!

Although there are valleys , Costello classics. like " Oliver :s " Trust·· has many more peaks , Army ... A surprise guest, vocalist • and is definitely worth listening to .

'American Pop' traces four

Cryptic short on poetry,

generations of music industry

has an abundance of art

BYMEGSLOOK "American Pop" is the story of four generations of men striving to reach fame through the music industry.

The movie starts at the turn of the century with Zelmie, a poor German child who hustles all night to earn a penny. As a grown man Zelmie becomes involved with the mob. He passes on his musical talents to his son, Benny. Benny is forced to marry a girl he doesn't love, he enlists in World War II and is shot to death while playing the piano in Germany . He leaves behind a son, Tony. Tony's a wanderer who thinks he can make it as a musician and fights to do so. The final character is Pete. Pete may or may not be Tony's son. He is symbolic of every . musician who

ever lived.

Watching the first 20 minutes of the movie is like watching Walt Disney's 40 year time capsule. The pace is slow and the subplots plentiful and all too familiar . But, author of the incomparable "Lord of the Rings," comes to the rescue in time to tie all the loose ends together. The movie encompasses an array of emotions from pain to love to comedy.

Although, in live animation the characters' movements and speech endow then with thoughts and feelings that make them more human than a lot of people I have met. Their qualities draw you into their lives and evoke the realization of one's own successes and failings.

The movie is peppered with ac-

tual news clips of the Valentines Day Massacre, the Viet Nam War, the Kent State killings and numerous moments of tragedy and triumph throughout the twentieth century.

Excellent music ranging from jazz to rock and roll keeps the picture moving at a quick pace and the colorful visual effects are dynamically produced in succinct timing with the various musical beats.

After struggles . and pain the main charl!,cter wins in style. It was an enjoyable film that may not win any Academy Awards but it leaves one lingering in limbo between dreams and reality. "American Pop" offers the average man the dream of making it the hard way but, definitely making it.

BY KATHLEEN BRUST work . "Writings are something Cabrini welcomes spring in that are very personal to people," many ways and one of these ways Mignogna said, "so it's difficult is with the spring issue of Cryptic . for people to open up ." Mignogna Cryptic is Cabrini's literary says that it is~so bad to just show magazine which appears once a a few of your friends what you semester. It is a collection of poe- have written, but when it comes to try, prose, short stories and art- submitting them to Cryptic, that's work submitted by students and another story. "It's hard," Migfaculty. . nogna said, "when you know that The editors for this semester's the whole campus is going fo see Cryptic are Kathy Mignogna and what you have written."

Regina O'Leary, bo th juniors.

Mignogna said that the weakest In the opinion of the editors the point Cryptic has is not being able strong point in Cryptic is the num- to generate enough interest. She ber of people who wish to submit said that there are about 10 people their artwork. "We have an overathey can rely on for poetry and bundance of people who want to do prose. artwork for us," Mignogna said.

"What we need are the prose and · "I wish some of the faculty and poetry." administration would-co~tr!bute," Mignogna feels that they could - Mignogna said. "Cryptic 1s s~pget more prose and poetry if peo- posedly written by the entire pie weren't so afraid to enter their Cabrini community.''.

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Arts/Leisure 'Celebration of Spring Weekend'

Cabrini says goodbye to .IOng· wrnter blues

BY JEANNE PROKO Well, we did it again. Another successful Celebration of Spring Weekend sponsored by the S.G.A. The best part of the weekend was the fact that not only the students got involved. The faculty, staff and administration got into the act showing once again the true Cabrini spirit.

The weekend started off with a bang at the "Spring Fling."

Thanks to the Social Activities Committee-, the set-up of the cafeteria added much to the success •of the evening.

Not only did the people enjoy the band "Sweet Life'' who played everything from Springsteen to Linda Ronstadt but the skits were "Fantastic," according to Sheila Fanelle. Mary Alice Fitzpatrick kept the crowd roaring with her impersonation of Dr. Johnson.

Frank Morelli and Brook Dankmyer playfully satarized students and administrators from Chris Collins to Dr. Romano. Connie Aiello kept the audience in stitches with her impersonation of Mrs. Mulligan.

Four Cabrini men-Jim Amalfitano (representing the Special Olympics,) Bill Fontana ( representing Campus Ministry,)

Sulamon Allyn (representing the sophomores,) and Brian Jensen ( representing the freshmen) organized Saturday's events.

It all started off with toiler skating, which although it was fun for the people there, didn't have the attendance expected due to the chilly w~ther. The rest of the days events were moved into the gym for line volleyball, regular volleyball while the band "Eighty Proof" played.

Casino Night was sponsored by the Junior Class. The dance after Casino Night was such a success that they "extended it an extra half hour because everyone was having such a good time," said Andy Zipfel.

Thirty-seven cars , "the most we ever had," says Jensen proudly, were involved in Sundav's Road Rally . The object was t~ beat an ideal time of one hour and 45 minutes, . and ideal mileage of 20 miles and to correctly answer as many questions out of 57 that Jensen, Amalfitano, Morelli and Kathy Risse made up.

THE M.S.C. RAHS tlo their ver~ion of tne_Cabrini cheerleaders . 1st row : Srs . Bernadette , Damien, and Tony .

2nd row, Srs. Sharo~, Pat, Mana, Catherine and Regina . (Photo by Bernadette Lynch)

FATHER REPLOGLE shows students the door prize w·on at the Spring Fling. (Photo by David Milburn)

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The tradifional Evening at Cabrini tied the whole weekend tc,gether very nicely.

CARTER CRAIGIE, Professor of Social Science, emcees the Spring Fling. (Photo by David · Milburn)

MRS. MULLIGAN, nurse, and Gus Nicoletti, Director of Resident Life, do a take-off on the Supremes. (Photo by Catherine Humes)

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CARS LINE UP to participate in the road rally. (Photo by Catherine Humes)

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PEGGY HEFFERNAN plays bingo at Casino Night. (Photo by David Milburn)

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Freshman's experience proves beneficial

BY ROSEMARY LYNCH Freshman Wood Clodfelter petitioned for experiential learning credit from his learning experiences prior to attending Cabrini.

As stated in the 1980 College catalog , Credentialling for Experiential Learning ( CEL), is a special studies option where, at the request of the student, the college will evaluate previous experience in nontraditional forms of learning which can be related to existing college credit toward a degree program .

After high school, Clodfelter worked for nine years before coming to Cabrini in September of 1980. This work centered around visual , oral and written aspects of engineering . His experience ranges from a freelance commercial artist at the National

Academy of Sciences to Lyon Associates . Incorporated serving as the Chief of Engineering Graphics.

Before leaving Lyon in July of 19M, Clodfelter's responsibilities included supervision of personnel engaged in drafting and reprographic services . He prepared all methodologies related to systems approach in composite overlay drafting for overseas and local work . Clodfelter was also a graphics consultant for several of Lyon 's offices .

Along with his skills developed at Lyon, Clodfelter gained experience from many other endeavors. He taught photography, mechanical drawing and art on a volunteer basis at St. Matthew School in Baltimore, Maryland . In addition he served as a guest speaker on careers in civil engineering at Baltimore County

WOOD CLODFELTER turned ex perience into credit. ( Photo by Catherine Humes )

Public Schools and on marriage in classes at the Institute of Notre Dame in Baltimore .

With this experience, Clodfelter applied for a CEL of 15 credits through Dr . Jerome Zurek, chariperson of the department of English and Communications and Dr. Marilyn Johnson, professor of English and Communications.

The credits Clodfelter received include Business and Technical Writing, The Effective Speaker, Publication Pasteup, Layout and Design, Still Photography-An Introduction and an independent study of three credits for Review and Updating Lyon Associates Reprographics.

Any student petitioning for CEL credits is required to take a one credit course in portfolio development offered through Office of Continuing Education. After tak-

ing this course, Clodfelter wrote and reproduced an entire portfolio of his work . The portfolio includes covers and examples of his writing that represented his competencies acquired.

Dr. Zurek stated, "Wood put together a beautiful portfolio that helped my decision . The portfolio along with a two hour oral exam given to Wood were reviewed by Dr. Johnson and myself. After this review we granted Wood the full credits requested."

Clodfelter is currently seeking a degree in elementary education .

At 28 years old he is a freshman resident with a 3.95 grade point average. Wood Clodfelter has proven that it is never too la te to start a new direction in life , however with that direction we can always benefit from past ex periences.

Special Ed-maior saves life · /

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BY JEANNE PROKO It isn 't everyday people can put to use what they have learned in the pas t. For example , mouth-to mouth resuscitation , CPR , and especiall y, sign language aren't in daily use for the average person.

However , Mike Sulewski , a junior majoring in special education, recently used his ability to communicate in sign language to save a deaf mute attempting suicide .

On Feb. 2 at the King of Prussia Plaza a deaf mute (Let's call him '' Don" ) was released from his job .

Don immediately assumed it was because of his disability .

When Don left the store where he had been working , he broke a glass window . The police soon arrived due to the commotion Don had raised. Soon the police were pursuing him out of the mall into the parking lot. He held a barbecue fork up to his throat whenever the police tried to reach him . That was when Sulewski , while shopping with a friend, happened to see the disturbance. " I could realize right away he was deaf," Sulewski said,

" because I've worked with the deaf before." " I realized the man was in trouble and in a difficul t situation not being able to communicate, " he stated . " I explained to the security guards that I knew sign

"I realized the man was in trouble not being able to communicate." language ," he continued. "They took me to the police and the police told me to calm the man down and try to distract him ."

Sulewski believes that the first beginning moments were the most serious and frustrating for him as he spoke to Don in sign language.

After 15 minutes of circling the parking lot, Don responded to Sulewski with sign language .

"The police officer (Sgt. Tom Lawler) was able to grasp his arm and get the fork away from him ," Sulewski explained.

Sulewski acted as an interpreter

for Don at the police headquarters .

Afterwards, Don was taken , against his wishes , to the Norristown State Hospital , where he received professional help for his problems .

Sulewski hasn't been in contact with Don since Feb . 2: It wasn 't until afterwards that Sulewski realized just how serious this incident was , and now he does wonder how Don is .

Sulewski 's commendable attitude and assistance hasn 't gone unnoticed . The Upper Merion Board of Supervisors decided to award him with a letter of appreciation. He received the award on March 9 from the Chief of Police.

The letter read that although the situation " could have proven tragic ," the committee agreed " that your voluntary action and willingness to get involved brought a very delicate and dangerous situation to a successful conclusion with no injuries."

Much too often, the lack of communication has been the cause of tragedies. Thanks to the concern of a stranger, this time, a tragedy was avoided .

JUNIOR MIKE SULEWSKiused his knowledge of sign language to save a life in King of Prussia . (Photo by Catherine Humes)

Daylesford Abbey 220 South Valley Rold Paoli,Ponnsyh(ania19301

Now accepting summer applications

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Mon.-Fri.). Some Saturdays when required 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Our people have fun and earn excellent salaries. Interested applicants please call Mr. Will iams at 687-4550to set up an interview.

THE TRANE CO. 400 Devon Park Drive Wayne, Pa. 19087 is also accepti ng applications for immediate employment.

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Albert retires, will be missed by all

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BY PAM CLARK " Like I sa id, " Albert continued, For twenty-one years, Albert J . " I'd never planned to do this type Vassallo has sorted our mail , or - of work . I had to learn everything dered our books , and, in general , about _the books and the mail on my made life easier for all of us . He is own ." a hardworking , dedicated man When asked to comment on how who never fails to get the job done .

But twenty-one years is a long Cabrini has changed in the past time, and at the end of this twenty-one years , Albert was semester Albert will retire and quick to reply . begin a lung deserved res t.

"The school's changed for the Albert began working at Cabrini better, let me put it that way," he after giving up a good job in con- began. "The kids have more struction. "I'd never planned on freedom . Before , it was very doing something like this," he strict ; today there are clubs and said . "My brother-in-law , who organizations like S.G.A. The kids used to run the bookstore , talked have more to say about the way me into trying for the job . So I things are run . That 's the way it talked to Mother Ursula, (a former should be ."

Cabrini president who was also " I'm glad the school went cofounder of the school ), and have ed ," he added after a pause . " I been here ever since ." think it's been good for the place.

The guys are a good influence on the school. " " As for the sports , they 've come a long way with sports," Albert continued . " In a few years they've really improved the program . I'm glad of this because I back sports 100%."

The school may have changed over the years, but Albert's feelings for the Cabrini students have rema ined the same .

"I'll really miss the kids , I mean that," he stated. "I'm certain I will. There have really been a lot of nice ones , and I can honestly say that I've had the best group of work-study kids. They 've all been great. I've had some kids who could run the whole place, like Donna Brophy . I'd also like to mention some other good workers

Start summer iob hunting early

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BY OLIVIA PETTENGILL Attention all students! Summer is just around the corner , and now is the time to start thinking about how you are going to spend your time . If you are typical of students today, you need a summer job to earn money to help in paying off your school tuition .

Well , the time is now to begin thinking about what kind of a job you would like or can get for the summer . For some students it has been difficult in the past to find a job, but by starting early , your chances are better of getting a job that you not only like, but that pays good money .

According to Arlene Solomon , Director of Financial Aid, there are many summer work study jobs available right here on campus . " There are about 40 jobs available in 17 different departments ," said Solomon, "but so far I have only received about 17 applications ."

In order to be eligible for a sum mer work study position, a student must first re-apply for financial aid by filing a new FAF . Once this form has been processed and an eligibility for financial aid has been established then the student may then apply for summer work study . This is done by submitting an application to the financial aid office . "While the deadline for applications is April 1, 1981," said Solomon , "I will still consider late applications ." Solomon also stated that any work study money that is earned during the summer is considered as part of the 1981-82 academic school year . This gives students a chance to save money during the summer to put towards their fall tuition .

"No matter where they work ," said Solomon , " students should save at least 80% of their summer earnings to put towards the 81-82 academic year. This pertains to whether or not they work on campus under college work study , or off campus in any type of job ."

The financial aid office currently has a bulletin board outside the office listing available summer jobs in off-campus locations. Anyone interested can check the board

and if further information is required, Ms . Solomon will be available to answer them. In the future, Ms . Solomon hopes to develop a Job Location and Development Program in which jobs could be listed and students could have a resource for available jobs throughout the entire year .

Ms . Solomon stated that she plans to try and have listings of jobs in areas of students ' major courses of study if possible . "I intend to do everything I can," said Ms. Solomon , "lo help students find jobs and finance their educa tion ."

Arlene Kesselman, Career Counselor, also has a bulletin board listing available summer jobs, outside her office in the Counseling Center . Mrs . Kesselman stated that she has found that many students will be returning to jobs they have had in previous summers .

Mrs. Kesselman has made the following suggestions for any student in need of a summer job.

First, check the bulletin board for any job that may itnerest you. Get your resume put togehter and begin to spread the word to others that you are available and need a job . For juniors, Mrs . Kesselman recommends trying to find a job in a course related area , if at all possible.

Mrs . Kesselman stated that although money is an object , and it may be hard to give up a job that you already have, it is important to try to work in the area of your major before you graduate. This will only enhance your chances of get ting a better job when you graduate with a degree , and some previous experience .

Mrs. Kesselman also recom mends that students who may be interested should check with the state camps, social service agencies , city services , and , of course , the classified ads. Future plans for the Counseling Center 's job place ment service include the development of a Summer Jobs Listing Newsletter which would be available for all students to use. Mrs .

Kesselman stated that any student who experiences difficulty in finding a summer job, or any job , should come to see her at the Counseling Center.

There are many college work /study positions available on campus this year. The minimum wage for these jobs is $3.35 per hour . Interested students should file a Financial Aid Form (FAF ) and a 1981 Summer College Work /Study Application. Both forms are available in the Financial Aid Office. While all forms should be returned to the Financial Aid Office before April 1, late applications will be accepted and ever y attempt will be made to find campus employment for all eligible applicants . Jobs will be available in the following departments : Academic Dean 's Office , Admissions Office, Biology , Bookstore /Mailroom , Business Office , The Children's School , Cont inuing Education , Counseling Center , the Faculty Secretary's Office, General Studies , History , Library , Physical Plant , Social Science , Student Financial Aid, Theatre, and The Wigwam .

Lincoln Bank: Tellers needed for the summer. The payrate is $3.35 per hour. Business majors with good math and customer relation skills are preferred .

Interested student should contact Ms . Bonnie Barry, Personnel Director, at 546-6800for an interview .

SUMMER CAMPS: Horizons for Youth is a summer r esident camp interested in employing people who have an empathy in helping those with social , psychological , emotional and pnysical difficulties . Positions available include Unit Directors (must be 21 or over with previous camping experience ). Small Crafts Director and Counselors, additionally, Food Service and Maintenance Staff are needed . For ful I details : Send your resume and salary requirements to : Horizons for Youth , 121 Lakeview St. , Sharon, Massachusetts 02067.

"COME TO THE MOUNTAINS" -Top summer co-ed camp in Poconos June 26 August 22. Waterfront (WSI), Drama, Photo and Film Making, Canoeing, Cross Country, Sailing, Bike Leader, Nature and Hiking, Water Ski, Athletics. Good salary. Call Pine Forest Camp (215) 224-2100or write HOA Benson-East, Jenkintown, PA 19046.

that I've had over the years, like Cheryl Rostick, Ann Cartilano and Ed Stevens . They should be mentioned ."

Albert's work-study students are fond of him , too. Dane Linn , a sophomore who works in the bookstore, said, "Albert's just like a grandfather to me . I don't think anyone is going to realize how much we need him until he 's gone. " Linn then added in a firm voice , " He 's taken for granted too many times . If something would go wrong, it was always Albert's fault. This is wrong , for sure!"

Donna Montanar i, a senior who has worked for Albert for a year , echoed Linn 's sentiments .

"I think everyone is going to miss him . He's been a great guy and he 's always friendly ," Montanari stated .

Albert, who lives in Ardmore with his wife, plans to "relax, play cards and do some work around the house" after retiring. "I've got to keep busy doing something!" he exclaimed . "I just can't quit work ing altogether . I've never been idle, I've always been working . I had to retire sometime , but after so many years stopping will be tough. " "I'll say one thing, " he continued, "I've enjoyed the twenty-one years I've been here . Everything 's been good and I can honestly sa y I've gotten along with everybody . I couldn't have worked with better people ."

Albert paused and looked down . '' I'll always think of Cabrini after I leave here ," he said in a low, gruff voice . " I'll always be willing to help them in any way I ca_n . If my replacement has it as good as I did , he 'll be in great shape ."

Students start to look for signs of spring on campus

BY KATHY McCARTNEY Spring is in the air ! Spring is everywhere !

There is nothing more beautiful than the coming events of spring .

Flowers and trees start to bloom and show off their colors, birds come from the south to spread their wings in northern skies , insects and animals awaken from their long winter 's nap to explore the world, and the air smells fresh and sweet . Spring is a time for birth and renewal and one can 't help but feel its presence .

According to Dr. John E .

DeTurck, Biology professor , spring has been here since the middle of February . And there is evidence of spring right here on campus .

"You can notice certain flowers budding such as the dandelions on the front lawn , trees and the Hionodoxa Snowdrops which are the blue and white flowers located near the side entrance of the school," said Dr. DeTurck .

The Red Maple trees are also starting to flower and the long buds on Beeches are swelling and rupturing . "Cabrini campus consists of some Magnolia trees but they are not as large and showy as the ones that can be found downtown at the University of Pennsyl vania . Most Magnolia trees have already bloomed, " explained Dr. DeTurck .

Many birds are now flying from the south toward northern areas but a few species of winter birds can still be seen . The Junco and Titmouse are some of the examples of winter birds still present at the beginning of spring . These birds will soon begin to migrate to South and Central Amer1ca .

Also the Song Sparrows can be seen flying about and the Mallard ducks can be seen pairing up. You may not be able to see too many robins right now , but according to Dr . DeTurck they are here and will be seen more numerous in the next few weeks ahead . The Mocking Birds may seem more ag gressive and territorial especially if they are threatened bv in-

di viduals too close to their nesting territor y.

If you happen to be near wooded areas aCsome time , you will notic e a certain scent of spring in the air .

This is due to the content of pollen and vegetation in the woodland areas . Also the Mourning Clonk, which is a butterfly , can be seen in wooded areas on nice days . And the flowing of the streams and brooks will be much faster . " At Eastern College small frog s called Spring Peepers can be heard calling a chorus of low tone sounds, " said Dr . DeTurck .

Dr . DeTurck has been with Cabrini College for eleven year s.

He graduated from Albrigh t College in Reading , received his master's degree from Bryn Mawr College and his Ph .D. at the Cath olic University of America . " I was a naturalist since I wa s young and being the only child I did a lot of scouting in the woods ," recalls Dr. DeTurck .

He was originally interested in the medical field but after grad uating from Albright an opportunity came up where Dr . DeTurck was appointed as an instructor 's assistant at Villanova Universit y.

"Teaching was not in my plans .

If you had told me when I was a senior I was going to be a teache r, I would not have believed you ," DeTurck added. " I like teaching and work ing with students . It is fun to communicate with t_hem. Every class you meet is different in their own unique way . And I ha ve never found two classes to be exac tly alike ."

Dr . DeTurck is also involved in the Biology and Ecology club at Cabrini. The Ecology club 's ma in goal was the beautification of all grounds. But now it is concentra ting on a reclamation center whose efforts are recycling, labe ling trees and creating a nature trail for the blind. The la.ck of suppo rt is due to the program 's slow progress . " I am hoping that we will get more students who can help make a definite ecological contribu tion .

Burns and Slattery look back on careers

BY DIANA McSWEENEY

Cabrini loses two of its ~:m female athletes this year as seniors Maurene Burns and Eileen Slattery prepare for graduation.

"Even- four years ago they were two of the best athletes the college had ever had ," said Helen Goodwin, women 's athletic director .

"Both are well rounded athletes , playing volleyball, basketball and now suflball. I'm gmng tu miss them.·• Both Burns and Slatterv have played volleyball and basket ball since their freshman year and each took the opportunity recently to reminisce; Slattery on volleyball and Burns on basketball.

Eileen Slattery never played volleyball before coming to Cabrini , in high school she'd concentrated on field hockey and basketball. "Playing volleyball for Cabrini just sort of happened for me," Slattery said . " At the time they weren't offering field hockey and volleyball turned out to be the big thing."

"I remember the day I went out for it , especially the first practice.

I was scared to death of the ball and finished with my share of bruises . Thankfully it didn't go on that way very long,."

This season proved to be somewhat different for Slattery than her previous three seasons. ''We didn't have Carol Ramos setting the ball anymore, or Aunnie Bedard spiking it, so each of us stepped in and filled roles that we really hadn't done before. Last year you wouldn't have seen Maurene, or Mary Jane, or me

spiking the ball all that often, this year we were doing it left and right. So I think we all really finishe _d up the season as more well rounded players. I know I did ."

Maurene Burns played both volleyball and basketball in high school and credits G9ody with getting her involved in both sports here . "I had a lot of fun with basketball and I hate giving it up but I'm ready for the real world," Burns said.

This past basketball season proved as different for Burns as the volleyball had been for Slattery . "We made a lot of adjustments this year. I still enjoyed playing but it was certainly a lot different ," Burns said. "Before it just seemed more relaxed, more fun. We'd always play hard and we played to win but something was missing for me this season." " In :i wav it"s indicative of how Cabrini's changing as a whole ."

Burns continued . "I understand the nled to promote the college , put Cabrini on the map so to speak, as a college with a viable sports program. I think, however, that your expectations have to be realistic .

You can't jump from one way of approat!hing a sport to another and expect everything to fall into place. It takes more than one season ."

"I don't want to take anything away from Mike Tenaglia as a coach," Burns went on. "We were a better conditioned team this past season. But I enjoyed my first three basketball seasons a whole lot more. I don't think anybody

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CABRINI will lose two of its top teammates when Eileen Slattery and Maurene Burns graduate in May. (Phot o

by Catherine Humes) could replace what Goody gave me . ~e helped me as an athlete and as a person."

Goodwin added her own sentiments. "You realize, of course, that when players leave at the end of their college careers there are others to replace them but somehow I don't feel that way this year ."

Dzik pleased with his freshman year

BY JIM LAWLOR

John Dzik sees his first year as men's athletic director as one in which major strides were taken towards long term goals.

Dzik's main goal is to establish a "strong, well-rounded men's athletic program." He feels the soccer and basketball teams have progressed successfully towards that goal.

"We have two viable and flourishing teams;• he said, "We are no longer fledglings."

One reason he cites is the increased competition the two teams are facing. "We are upgrading our schedules so we have respect in the area," he said, adding that "Our schedule bespeaks respect."

Dzik still has a way to go to realize all his hopes for the athletic

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program. His next step will be to round out the program. "I'd like to strengthen cross country to the point that it is a major sport on campus.''

Another plan of Dzik's is to establish a baseball team by next spring. He already has some games scheduled. Other idea's for expansion are a golf team and a J. V. basketball team.

The addition of new teams and the strengthening of existing teams will lead, Dzik hopes, to Cabrini's membership in the NCAA division III. Another aspect of athletics which Dzik is currently working on is the intramurals program. He says that the need for increased intramurals has been great, and that Chris Collins and Jeff Brun have

worked hard to see that the need is fulfilled. Their success is evidenced by the indoor soccer, volleyball, and now basketball programs which have been working well this semester, according to Dzik.

Dzik feels that his goals for the athletic program are realistic, but are tied to one' thing-money.

"The growth of the program is tied to the expansion of facilities, " he said, "and that is tied to money."

Dzik feels his first year was a success and hopes that success will continue into his second . He feels his success is tied to the support he has received from both students, faculty, and administration, and believes the growth will continue if the support does.

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lntramurals winding up a successful season

BY PAM CLARK

Cabrini's intramural sports program is providing the campus with some excitement this semester .

Soccer intramurals ended with a hard-fought championship game and volleyball is winding down to what is sure to be an exciting finish. Then, the dust will hardly have time to settle before basketball intramurals begin.

Soccer got under way with six teams and ended up with two battling it out for the championship .

The two teams that made it to the championship game were captained by Jeff Brun and Freddie Toroni, with Bum's team coming out on top. The final score was 3-2, with Danny Ross getting two goals and Brun scoring the third. John "Yheaulon netted both goals for Toroni's team .

"It was a good game," Brun said of the victory. "But they could have beaten us easily."

The volleyball championship game is scheduled for April 8. Out of six teams it appears that there are three capable of winning. The team captained by Sulamon Allyn is currently in first place with a record of 8-1, and is favored to capture the championship. However, Saiful Bhuiyan's and Jeff Brun's teams are expected to give Allyn a run for his money .

Tony Ciro, a sophomore who plays on Bhuiyan's team, believes his team can finish in the number one spot.

"I feel we can win it all," Ciro stated confidently. "We started off slow, then we g.ot our team together. We have lots of spirit and our spirit is going to carry us to the end. But Sulamon's team is going to be tough."

Brun agreed that Allyn's team will be a strong opponent.

"I think Sulamon's guys will win, but we have a good chance at second," Brun said.

Allyn himself believes Bhuiyan's team -will provide the toughest competition. "Saiful 's players have more athletic ability, but we're together as a team," Allyn commented . "We don't need the athletes .·· Athletic Association President Chris Collins is pleased with the · overall achievements of the. intramural program.

"The soccer and volleyball have been really successful," said Collins . "Except for a couple of blowouts, all the games have been well-played. They've been exciting and close. Lots of people have been turning out and there are a lot of people who plan to be in it next year ."

Basketball intramurals, which proved to be very successful last year, are scheduled to begin very so<'n. "Coach Dzik, Joe Kravitz, Jeff Brun, and I have to sit down and discuss it," Collins said. "This year there will be a guy's league and a girl's league." Collins.stated that a big turn-0ut is expected in the guy's league, for many of Cabrini's basketball players join it. Collins also wants everyone to be aware that basketball sign-ups have already begun.

Plaques fur the winning teams will be awarded at the sports banquet, which is scheduled for early May. Collins related that plans for next year are already in the works, with softball and swimming listed as tentative programs . He also believes that the program could be improved with "more equipment, more people, and more teams .

We'd ·tike to start earlier, too," he added.

Collins again stated that . he is pleased with the success of the intramural program. "I hope the following years are just as successful," he said. "I'd like to thank everyone Tor participating."

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