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by Sandra McNamara

Parents Weekend, a major fall event, will face many changes and additions in activities and themes as this and many other ideas were discussed at a recent Kappa Sigma Omega organization meeting .

The meeting which included representatives from the faculty, administration, staff, alumni and students opened the floor to possible plans and solutions to problems which have plagued Parents Weekend in the past.

The theme of the meeting centered around involving the entire campus in the major fall event, including the alumni, in the events and allowing parents ~nd alumni to spend time with their respective activities.

Among the staff and administration who offered their comments was

Frank Willard, director of admissions who stated, "This should be a campus wide weekend, not a weekend planned

by Kappa . The program should entail all aspects of the college, and coopetation of the entire college."

Problems which in the past have been associated with Parents Weekend inclu~e . ~otification, publicity, lack of actlv1tles and conflicts of activities which are scheduled.

Another major proposal which was made at the meeting was the possibility of combining Parents Weekend with Alumni Weekend. Martha Dale director of alumni affairs statect' "The alumni are not widely known by the students . This is the reason why it would be an advantage to have the alumni come back to the campus to see so much going on. It would do a lot

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Another issue which was brought up at the meeting was the problem with students whose parents could not attend the weekend activities.

In the past what has happend is that students were fed at their dorms, and for the rest of the evening lingered in their rooms because of no campus activities.

Because of this problem, plans are being made to include the students in all of the weekend activities. It was also suggested that students without parents could be matched up with alumni .

Events which are to be scheduled include a field hockey game in the morning, soccer in the afternoon and the homecoming parade. An art exhibit and possible Sunday morning

Edgar calls new law 'outrageous' After the law was passed and slated to be put into effect July first of this -year, the Department of Education drafted regulations mandating college financial aid offices to verify that students applying for aid have registered for the draft . They also gave a period of 30 days for public comment and response .

The result of that period showed that colleges and universities around the country remained divided over how to respond to the new law. Among the proponents of the law are institutions which cite ample precedent for Congress to use legislation in one area to reinforce other objectives. Opposers to the law contend that it is a burdensome discriminatory task.

Some colleges are not complying to the law at all matching assistance that won't be given federally.

Cabrini College was one such institution which opposed the new law .

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tor of financial aid , "We found it discriminatory, unacceptable, burdensome and unfair. Paperwork would unnecessarily increase , but that 's not our first objection to the law. If anyone should validate draft registration, it should be the Selective Service."

When asked if he felt the law was unconstitutional, Edgar replied, "I think the Solomon Amendment is unconstitutional, discriminatory, and unfiar. I think it's double punishment when already in law is a $10,000 fine and up to five years in jail for failing to register for the draft. I think that's outrageous."

Edgar also expressed how under current registration law there is no provision for these people to indicate their conscientious objection at the time of registration. "I think that 's outrageous, and I'm working on some other legislation to provide that check off."

Pennsylvania House Representative Bob Edgar has launched one of many efforts in Congress to do away with the Solomon Amendment to the Constitution - a new law that requires male students to be registered for the draft in order to qualify for Federal loans, grants and educational as sistance.

Congressman Edgar has specifically introduced legislation to repeal the Solomon Amendment on ·the grounds that it is discriminatory and creates a dangerous precedent for tests of loyalty .

Before conducting a forum on Social Security to an assemblage of Delaware County senior citizens recently, Edgar discussed the progress of the legislation with Loquitur reporters .

Edgar commented, "I'm not sure we're going to win it by repealing the • Solomon Amendment.'' Edgar cited two other similar efforts going on in Congress simultaneous with his proposed legislation to repeal the amendment.

Edgar continued, "Where I think we're going to win the effort is in the courts rather than the legislature ."

Edgar cited a recent Minnesota Federal District Court case where a number of schools, including local Swarthmore College, joined in a suit filed by three unidentified draft resisters, contending that the law was unconstitutional. A federal judge de" cided to put a restraining order on the Solomon Amendment declaring that it was indeed. unconstitutional.

Edgar projected, "I think we'll probably have a permanent restrain- REPORTER ROBIN LARKINS interviews Pennsylvania House Representative Bob Edgar. Edgar ing order, and that's where we're has introduced legislation to repeal Solomon Amendment on the grounds that it is discriminatory. going to win it.''

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recital are also being looked into.

Possibilities for the dinner/ dance include having the entire campus at the dinner/dance which because of large numbers would possibly be held in the gym.

Also included in the planned activities are the traditional Sunday morning mass and brunch.

A great concern for the combined ,weekend lies in preserving that which is parents weekend and that which is alumni weekend. Sr . Eileen Currie, president stated, "It will be necessary to set up an agenda so that the alumni will be ale to meet their objectives and goals, while the parents can spend time with their sons and daughters."

Currie's other concerns included space complications, inclement weather schedule and who will be actually running parents weekend .

During the proposed Parents / Alumni weekend it will be essential that fres hmen an d their families become a part of the Cabrini family in order to create an eventful weekend. Jerome R. Zurek, assoc iate professor of English and Communica tions stated, " It will be especially important that freshmen and families are introduced into the mainstream of the college."

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The Potential for excellence In this issue Loquitur dedicates a special pull out section to investigate what Cabrini College could ideally be as an institution of higher learning. This review of Cabrini's potential for excellence begins on page B-1

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The constitution of Kappa Sigma Omega states in its purpose that it "will assist the director of Admissions, serve as host and hostess at major school functions, organize Parents Weekend and initiate various other activities."

In the past it would seem that for the most part Kappa was only able to partially perform what their constitution had stated. They had served as host and hostess at college functions, did assist the director of admissions but could not successfully organize parents Weekend.

But as all things; this has changed. By having an organizational meeting such as the one held and by opening the floor to suggestions from staff, administrator and faculty, Kappa has taken the first step in organizing Parents Weekend into an event which could serve as the

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major event of the fall semester.

In the past it had been obvious that a lack of attention had been paid to minor details in the Parents Weekend. Things such as sporting events, theatre and parentless students had been left unattended .

But as stated, these are things of the past. Two sporting events have been scheduled. Arts shows and the possibility of an afternoon concert are being investigated and plans are being made to include the entire student body in the weekend events.

We can only hope that this continued effort and interest is put into organizing Parents Weekend. If all departments and interested parties continue to work with KSO, then Parents Weekend of 1983should prove to be a transitional point for the college and a fun weekend for all.

prevalent •1n exercise of law

The act of discrimination is usually thought of as applying mostly to minority groups and women. Recently however, we've seen the tables turn where males are the ones being discriminated against. The discrimination gets even more specific in that it only applies to young men who are attending college and who need financial aid to do so.

The law being referred to is the Solomon Amendment which states that as of July first, in order to receive financial aid, a young man must present a letter from the Selective Service certifying that he has registered for the draft.

This law, as many congressmen have already pointed out, is musguided and unfair in that it puts a burden only on men - women do not have to

OPINION RITA MC KELVEV Learning about yourself For as long as I can remember I have known people . I have known my parents, friends and teachers. This may not seem strange to many people, but some people go through life knowing so many people tha·t they neglect the one person in their life who means the most: themselves .

I'm not saying that a person should be egotistical and only think of himself, but he should know himself . He should know what makes him happy and what makes him sad.

Not every person neglects learning about himself, but many do The reasons are many. First , the person does not have time to know himself. He is so busy getting to know his friends and his professors that he neglects really thinking about himself.

Many people have the problem of not knowing how to learn about themselves . There is no book they can turn to .

So how do you get to know yourself? There are several ways.

First and foremost , you should spend time with yourself everyday . Even if it is only fifteen minutes. When you are alone , you are the only person keeping yourself company.

When you are alone, it often helps to take a long walk. you can reallythink to yourself during this time and it can make you feel good if you are around peaceful surroundings. A walk on the beach or through the park is perfect.

Another way in which you can learn more about yourself is to keep a diary of your feelings . It helps to put your thoughts on paper . This way they are well-organized and ready at a oment's grasp.

Finally, a good way to learn about yourself is to ask yourself questions.

Questions like "What do I really like to do?," "What do I want to do in life?," and "What really makes me happy?," are all questions that help you learn more about yourself .

I rel!,lize that not every person goes through a difficult search for himself, but many people do.

People in college go through this crisis a lot because they have been advised most of their lives by other people. It is in college that most of these people truly learn about themselves.

Learning aout oneself can be a lonely experience if you make it one, You should still have a good social life with your friends, but reserve some time to be by yourself. It is also fine to still take the advice of your peers and elders, but listen to yourself when making important decisions.

It is my opinion that knowing about yourself is more important than knowing about anything else in life. After all, you have to live with you for the rest of your life.

register for the draft. It goes beyond just men in that it discriminates against young men who can't afford the cost of college by their own means alone. Men who have not registered for the draft but can afford the cost of college, or who do not attend college at all escape the legal ramifications of this law. If that's not discrimination, then what is?

By putting this amendment · into law, the government is making policemen of banks and college financial aid offices. If the Selective Service cannot police their own law, either the law should be abolished or more attention should be placed in its exercise. College financial aid offices should be left out of it - they have enough paperwork and administrative headaches to deal with from the federal governmen t. If the law was implemented correctly, the punishment would already be severe enough - a $10,000fine and up to five years in jail.

Another point. Why should the majority of males in colleges who have responsibly kept the law and have registered for the draft, be forced to prove it when they want to receive a federal benefit such as financial aid?

Even a suspect in a crime is innocent until proven guilty .

Proposed legislation and court decision stating that the law is unconstitutional should be supported . Provisions should also be made in the Selective Service laws requiring registration forms to leave a space for conscientious objctors to fill in .

As Congressman Bob Edgar, a democratic house representative for Delaware County and parts of Philadelphia properly placed into perspective, "The reason we might want a military draft is to defend such American ideals as freedom of conscience and freedom of opportunity , including educational opportunity. ' '

NOTE: Turn to page 88 in the special pullout section of this issue for editorial comments on seeking Cabrini's potential for excellence.

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Editor-in-Chief Brian P. Jensen Assistant Editor Patty McDermott News Editor Tom DeMatteis Assistant News Editor Robin Larkins Perspectives Editor Sandra McNamara Assistant Perspectives Editor Tom Shultz

Features Editor Pam Clark Assistant Features Editor Barbara Bruhin Gallery Editor Ann B~lsky Assistant Gallery Editor Rita McKelvey SGA-Logue Co-Editors Francine M. Kuterbacb Robin Larkins Sports Co-editors Rita Calicat Danny Ross

Assistant Sports Editor Lisa DiSantis Photogr~phy Editor Mark Magner Graphics Co-Editors Elizabeth Kanaras Sandy Momyer Business Manager Lou Klock Adviser Jerome Zurek

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Al Monastra, senior, "I think it stinks because their forcing us and getting our education involved. I can't go back to school without financial aid and they know it. Their forcing us to do something we don't want to do and they say that this is a free country!"

Mike Fenza, sophomore, "I don't think that resigtering should have anything to do with financial aid in school. Men should receive financial aid whether they signed up for the draft or not ."

Tom Schultz, sophomore, "I don't like the idea . It turns colleges into policing agencies, and causes a lot more paperwork for the financial aid department to do extra work and double-checking when the Selective Service and financial aid have nothing to do with each ,other. "

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Enthusiasm shown in education field Noting recent reports on the pessimistic outlook for the teaching profession in regards to monetary gains and the lower quality of students taking interest in the field, and combining this with a recent Census Bureau evaluation that shows women get much less money in their life time as a benefit from a college education than men do, caused me to wonder why so many people at Cabrini College seem so enthusiastic about seeking an aducation as a career.

Cabrini, an institution with a significant majority of its students being women, and a college that has thriving education department that recently added a masters pro gram, seems to ignore the contemporary statistics . Realizing that women are not making half the monetary gain that men are from a college education and seeing that interest in the education profession has decreased would cause one to question why a person, particularly a woman, would want to take the time and effort to learn to be a teacher.

In the case of Cabrini College, I beleive the answer is found in the word "dedication ."

The March 18 front page article in Loquitur attributed Cabrini's continued steady pace of education majors despite the national trend much to the credit of our admissions department. While it true that Cabrini does a good job at attracting students in education, it is equally true that these students are also good people, whose dedication to the education field stems from a personal and caring attitude.

LETTERS Pam Clark, junior, "It's only a registration, it's not a draft. As far as financial aid goes, registration shouldn 't be a prerequisite for education an it 's a little bit unfair to the men because women don't have to worry about regisering in order to get financial afd."

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What do you think of the new law that goes into effect July 1 states that a male must register fer the draft in order -~ re~ive fi nancial aid?

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Perhaps Cabrini goes against the trend because we have a lot of special students here that are dedicated to caring for others.

It has been traditional in American education for women to make up approximately 70% of the teachers work force, a work force that is now losing quality and interest because many women are now pursuing a wide range of other professions and this is "denying education the choice of the brightest and most creative women," according to the brightest and most creative women," according to a recent report . Another negative to women is the social injustice that a women with a college degree actually makes $5,000 per year less on the average than a male with a high school deploma, according to Census Bureau reports .

While Cabrini education majors, most of whom are women, certainly go against the trend of denying education any brightness or creativity, it is much more difficult ¡for these women to escape the low paying salaries attributed traditionally to both teachers and women. This material disadvantage exemplifies further the dedication needed to be part of the education field.

The kind gestures and giving actions of those who pursue education at Cabrini College should be recognized by all of us. I for one, see those who want to teach and help others as a most special group of people. Many students here certainly fall in that category.

Note: This writer regrets that a comment made in my previous viewpoint was upsetting to several readers. I apologize to any of those I offended by my poor articulation.

son. If it were not for this woman I would never have taken a course in Viewpoint criticized black literature . Through this cour se, I have learned much about dealing Dear Editor : with prejudice . The most important This is response to an article which aspect of prejudice is that it stems ap-peared i.n the Friday , March 18th from ignorance . Thanks to "editor " issue of the Loquitur . The article Brian Jnsen , this idea was put into which I am refering to is titled " View- practice in the past issue of the Lopoint, '' and is written by you the quitur . " Editor-in-Chief ."

I must agree with your , Brian, when I must state that I was very dis- you cited Lawlor and Katkocin as pleased and angry with the way you being great writers and human presented your article. Admittedly, beings.

But putting people on a you three had " something uniquely in pedistal does not mean degrading common " and continued the winr..ing others . That is a sign of prejudice , tradition of Loquitur . But to insinuate which as mentioned before, stems that it takes two females to equal one from a basic ignorance . male in a position of authority is Joking or not, saying that two totally manure , especially in the posifemale editors equalling . one male tion of " Editor-in-Chief " of the Loeditor is absurd. Your are denying a quitur . major part of the Cabrini population, Several examples of female stunamely women , of credit they might dents in positions of authority are deserve . If you got one thing from Carol Wahl, CARE supervisor; Janet bing editor, which you should have by Smith, president of history and Phi now, Mr. Jensen, is that you should be alpha Theta historical honor society; fair.

I would see if the Diane Corallo, president of Sigma piece were written by someone who Zeta; Robin Larkins, president of the did not know any better . An "editor" sophomore class ; and myself, presishould know better. dent of the Eng/comm. club, comI would like to address myself to the munications center supervisor, teleissue of a certainperson being in hsi vision studio manager and director of glory upon seeing you and cohorts "Critics Choice." dining together . Pride is an emotion I challenge you, Mr . Jensen, to hold that is felt when someone you know all three positions, as I have done for has done something worthy of praise the past year.

On any given day and you know you played an active that you wish, I will relinquish my part in that. After the "Viewpoint" duties to give you a shot at perarticle in the 3/18/83 issue of the forming them .

Loquitur, I as an advisor, would hand For someone who wishes to repremy head in shame. Stupidity and sent both males and females at SGA, I egotism are nothing to be proud of. believe this is a poor attitude to have .

Perhaps I can comeday say I Sincerely, am as wonderful a human being as Debbie Jablonski you are. But for me , and most other Senior Eng / comm . major people I know, that would be a step down.

Dear Editor , With much affection , I would like to take this time to thank one of our staff members here Maureen R . Carroll at Cabrini College - Dr . Marilyn.John- . , Form.er .Co-Editor-in-Chief

Dear Editor.

I think that it is wonderful that you shared your terrific visit with two of our alumni with us . However, I think that it is despicable and a blatan t misuse of the power that has been delegated to you as Editor-in-Chief of the Loquitur , when you downgraded the majority of this college's population particularly the women in the English and communications department.

In your "Viewpoint," you men tioned the history that we are to study . What "history " is it that we, the readers, are supposed to analyze .

It is rather convenient that you ap pear to have forgotten that this institution was originally created to educate women . You memory also seems to fail to remind you that this college has had singled women Edi tors-in-Chief run the p_aper in the_p~st.

Before this editorial, I had continually heard about the "superiority complex" that the majority of the college's "men" had. I have always defended the guys by pointing out that it only takes a few ignorant chauvinists to make the rest seem bad. This type of editorial is exactly what I mean.

The wone thing that really makes this editorial worse is that this appears in the copy of the paper that the incoming freshmen received in their folders on Sunday, March 2oth, which was the admission's open house. This should make one terrfic impression on them, shouldn't it? It is also going to show them exactly what you think of the majority of this school 's population, which ironically you claim to want to represent as President of SGA. Sincerely, Janet J. Smith ¡ Senior history major

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By Ann Belsky Since the announcement of the formation of the student Residency Review Committee at the last student body meeting, Larry Comroe , chariman, is pushing for the continued existence of this committee. As of now, it is an adhoc committee, which means that as soon as its immediate function is completed, it will be dissolved.

Comroe considers it "unfortunate " that it cannot be an ongoing committee under no affiliation with either SGA or the dean of students or director of resident life offices. He advocates "direct student input. "

Because of the size of Cabrini and possible inter-office inconsistencies, Gus Nicoletti , director of resident life , disagrees with Comroe. The judicial board and present judicial system covers much of the residency prob lems, _Nicoletti said.

In the establishment of the Residency Review Committee formed every year to evaluate the Student Handbook, six faculty members and six students appointed by SGA work together to amend or fortify the rules and policy .

All recommendations are then presented collectively.

This year, the student residency committee will appoint three students as well as the SGA. The results of the recent student survey will provide additional input.

Yet , even this committee has no power to change the rules; it can only make recommendations, Nicoletti said . He considers this evaluation sufficient for the needs fo the school.

Sr. Christine Baltas, dean of students, agrees with Nicoletti. She feels the program is sufficient because there is dorm council, resident assistants and in some cases resident managers which are "a means of resolving and making recommendations which can be brought to the administrative offices .''

Dane Linn, SGA president, is pleased with the initiative of the students to form their own committee and he would like to see them work with SGA. "As a separate committee, they would be motivating themselves and other students ,' ' Linn said. "They should be an official committee so that throughout the year these problems can be looked at. "

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Large crowd attends Sp1ing- Convocation

by Lisa DiSantis

The largest crowd ever to attend a convocation ceremony at Cabrini College was on hand for the Spring Convocation held in the Sacred Heart Gymnatorium. Four hundred people were in attendance fo the event which was held on Thursday, March 24.

The West Chester State College Wind Band directed by Dr. kenneth Laudermilch provided a variety of music from composers Alfred Reed and Vaughnan Williams .

Sr . Eileen Currie, MSC, president and Joseph Romano, vice-president for academic affairs, presented the honors to Cabrini students.

Ninety-one students received Dean 's List Certificates for Fall'82.

Twenty-seven new members received recognition for the Cabrini College Honor Society.

Other students were accepted and were recognized as members of Cabrini 's honor societies: Beta Beta Beta , Lambda Iota Tau , Phi Alpha Theta and the Society for Collegiate Journalists.

Ten students were honored as members in Who's Who Among Students in

American Universities and G.}ll~g_es.

A number of awards were distributed at convocation. Senior Carol Hasson received The Wall Street Journal Award and the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Senior Medal. The Department of Business Administration Senior Medal was presented to Robin Haman .

SGA pesident Dane Linn prsented the Student Government Association Service Award to Sulamon Allyn and Ann Breen received the Biology Club Leadershp and Service Award.

The highlight of the evening came when a standing ovation was given to Dr. Jolyon P. Girard, Associate Professor of History and Chairperson of the History Department for receiving the Lindback Foundation Award for distinguished teaching .

Jo Harris Brenner, assistant dean, was the coordinator of the convocation .

When Brenner was asked what she thought about the convocat ion ceremony she said , " It is marvelous to honor and recognize people .

Political science .maior added to curriculum

By Pam Clark A new major has been added to Cabrini College 's curriculum . Politi cal science, which has been a concen tration at Cabrini for six years , will know be a full-fledged major within the history department.

Dr . Joseph Romano, vice president for academic affairs, state that the biggest advantage is in having a program like political science grow from a concentration to a major.

Dr . Jolyon Girard , associate professor of history and chairperson of the department, was responsible for the new major . "Dr . Girard made the original proposal," Romano said . "It was supported and approved by the academic council."

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He decided, instead of hiring a new full-time European historian, that Cabrini could offer a position for a full-time political scientist . '' The political science teacher could also teach courses in American history, " Girard explained, " That way, we could hire a part-time European historian at no extra cost to the college ."

Girard believes a Liberal Arts college should offer a political science major . "In the past , students have expressed an interest in it, so we should give them what they want," he said .

According to Girard , a political science major will be required to take 24 credits of political science courses.

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Jamie MIiier will be one of Cabrini's first students to participate In the new political science major . (Photo by Debbie Jablonski)

SGA executive boar .d winners

wahl receives graduate scliolarship Senior Carol Wahl, an English and communications and psychology major, has been awarded a scholarship from Georgetown University in their Masters of English program .

The scholarship will cover 12of the 24 credits that Wahl must complete to receive her masters degree.

Wahl was selected on the basis of a 500word essay she wrote in applying for the scholarship .

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Seminar scheduled _ Cabrini College and the Main Line Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring Women in Business III on Sat urday, April 9 from 8:30 to 2: 30 in the Widener Center Lecture Hall. the coordinator of the seminar is Jan Buzbee, the director of public relations at Cabrini.

Correction Loquitur regrets that the following students were omitted from last issue's article on internships .

These seniors are presently interns in the social work field : Theresa Calabrese, Lisa Camishon , Maria Giavinco, Marybeth Grugen, Terri Hundermark , Ron Lynch, Patti Lyons, and Suzanne Tunney .

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Current history majors are en thusiastic about the-· new major .

Jamie Miller, Junior, is ver y pleased because she had wanted to major in political science orginally . Unable to do so until now, she took a concentration in political science within the social science department . " We needed a political science major, " Miller said . "I'm very happy that more students are realizing the necessity of studying politics. I see it as a healthy trend.

Jim Moffatt, sophomore, is a history major planning to double in political science. Moffatt thinks the new major is "great . I think students should understand the workings of government so they can interact with society ," he said

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As Loquitur was going to print the results of the Student Government election were announced .

The race for president and vice president , between the teams of Brian P . Jensen and Gerard Lennon and Robin Larkins and Marie Hunsberger resulted in a run off.

The race for treasurer also is in a run off between Jean Findley and Tom DiRusso. Run off elections will be held this week .

Newly elected members to the executive are Lynn Trasferini, recording secretary ; Ann Belsky, corresponding secretary ; Lou Klock, social activities chairperson and Bert Siwak and Chris Corcoran , social activities assistants.

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Sister Avitabile leaving - Cobrin

By Lori Lyn Smith Sister Antonia Avitabile, MSC, better known as Sister Toni, is being transferred from Cabrini College in July.

The news was brought to Sister Toni on Dec. 14, 1982. Superior Sister Regina Casey told her she would be going to Australia to be the administrator of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini Hospital.

"I was shocked." Avitabile said "Leaving Cabrini was the furthest thing from my mind . I expected to be here at least another three or four years.''

Avitabile doesn't know how long she will be in Australia but she will be able to visit home every three years.

"Twenty years ago, you couldn't go home at all," Avitable recalls. · She has been very busy reading materials about Australia. "I do know th11:tt~e cHmate is different," says Avitabile. When I get there in July it will be winter." ' Before Sister Toni came to Cabrini

College, she worked in a hospital in an administrative position. She held the position for approximately five years before being transferred to Cabrini.

"I knew I'd get beack into the hospital but I didn't expect to be the administrator at this point in my life " Avitabile said. ' Sister Regina Casey chose Sister Toni for the job because she feels that she could handle it. The hospital is small and Avitabile feels she can handle it. She always wanted to work in a hospital. She earned a MPA in Health Care Administration in college.

Although the move is a big one Sister Toni said she had no reason t~ object to the decision. "Being moved around is part of my life as a sister '' she said. "I knew this could happ;n but I didn't expect it to happen to me and so soon."

"I'll miss everything at Cabrini, But I'll especially miss Mrs. Mirra and the people at the college," Avitabile said.

FA off ice plans exit interviews

By Tom DeMatteis The financial aid office will be holding an NDSL exit interview with the graduating seniors to inform them of the procedures and options they have in paying oack their National Direct Student Loans.

At the meeting, which is scheduled on April 21, Arlene McEvila and Beth ~1\nn Lieberman from the financial aid · office wiH=teH. t1;e5!.µdents about the repayment procedure for tire ~f}S,T_ .•--.~ program.

"We will tell them how much they have borrowed, when they will get their bills and what the amount of their bills will be. We give them a repayment plan and we tell them what will happen if they do not repay what they have borrowed," McEvilla said.

"We also tell them what qualifies for cancellation or deferments and what forms must be filled out in order to have cancellations and deferments processed," Lieberman said.

Cancellations may be availble to those in the fields of special education, the military service or various head start programs to name a few.

Students who -may be eligible for deferment in paying back their loans are those who continue their education; carrying a half-time or greater course load.

These interviews are required by law and a student will not be allowed to graduate if they do not attend.

"If a student does not come to an exit interview than they will receive a notice from Dr. Romano (academic dean) reminding them that they will not be allowed to graduate," McEvilla said. "We have a forced 100 percent success rate."

"We do not have many problems.

The students have responded well," McEvilla said.

Lieberman hopes that she and McEvilla emphasized enough to the future graduates that the money they are to repay will help to put future students through college.

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by Brian P. Jensen

Dr. Paul F. Walker, Ph.D., nationally recognized expert and speaker on nuclear war and national war and national security, was the first speaker in a lecture series entitled "Peace in the Nuclear Age." ' Walker's presentation, "TheThreat of Nuclear War," sponsored by the Fres~man Honors English class, was th. e first of the programs that will confuiii through the spring and into next semester. 1~ pl'.oi:rram.

"The Christian Ethic of Peace" is planned for next Tuesday, April 12.

Walker, co-author of the book The Price of Defense, whose experie~ce in nuclear technology and the subject of threat of nuclear war is extensive spoke last month, in the Widene; ~enter lecture hall. In his presentahon, walker also showed slides and films in his attempt to show the "devastating power of nuclear weapons."

Walker said that he hoped his present~tion would help students to take a strong interest in the issues concerning the arms race and nuclear weapons, and would give listeners "a healthy respect for the incredible power of contemporary nuclear weapons."

"My hope is to leave you with a commitment to address this issue " walker siad. ' Walker made an enthusiastic effort to convey to students the horror of nuclear war and "total devastation" that would be experienced in the case of nuclear danger facing the world today is.

"At present, the world's dance with nuclear death continues to go on. If you all don't address this issue now I truly believe that you really do~'t have long to live," Walker told the Cabrini audience.

Walker said that the nuclear bomb is "a gruesome weapon that vaporizes everything in its path."

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Walker pointed out that the United States needed approximately 400 m_odernnuclear devices to completely Wipe-out the Soviet Union, yet our government nas abou· •l-0,,,"0°such weapons at present and is developing more everyday.

"We continue to build and don't even have enough targets to use these weapons on," Walker said.

Walker gave several examples of U.S. Government projects that are spending billions of dollars on the nuclear arms race and pointed out that this money could be used in much more constructive way. While he refered to the economic disadvantages in continuing nuclear build-up as a "secondary issue," he was clear that

it was a "national disgrace" that our Government spends so much money on nuclear arms when "people are starving right here in our own country."

"The low productivity that our economy is presently experiencing is probably related to the inflated defense budget. It is so sad that we have improved civilian technology so little compared to the greatly improved military technology," Walker said.

Walker was clear that the present military build-up had a "severe imPa~t-cn.the U.S. economy."

In light oi tbe stresg 011 military expenditures compared to that of other government projects, Walker thought that the U.S. was "moving ahead with a narrow vision of what national security is all about."

Generally, Walker expressed the vital importance of the topic at hand.

"Don't let anyone lead you to believe that this is anything like war as we know it. We are talking about life and death issues and don't kid yourself otherwise," Walker said.

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board takes a stand realized .we couldn't do it because the majority of SGA members weren't informed as to what was going on. Larry Comroe felt the meeting had to happen immediately - right then and there. We advised it not to take place, whereby he disassociated from SGA and took it on himself to do it. We did not alienate Comroe - he alienated himself.

Reacting to different points brought out at recent student body meetings and the previous issue of the Loquitur, several senior members of the SGA executive board decided to take a stand.

Regarg.ing Loquitur's four articles concerning SGA, we feel the same point was over emphasized: That SGA is supposedly "not addressing or seeking out relevant student concerns ." Representation in the newspaper is another forum which reflects how informed students are . By reemphasizing this point time after time in "news " articles , as well as editorials, Loquitur was formulating opinions and making judgments insead of reporting the news.

Also, the focus of the story was looked at very one-sidedly in that all of the stories were written by the same person . If an issue, such as the current front page SGA concerns, is important and strong enough, several writers should be assigned to cover it so as to avoid the whole issue coming off as one person's opinion . To the editor-in -chief of the paper we ask : Has your staff left you?

Regarding the question of improper representation we feel that there's a lot of passing the buck and shoving responsibility onto SGA. Every SGA member is there to represent - in order for students to be heard, they must go through the proper channels of doing so.

Where did SGA get response to activities, meetings and committees? Not from the student body at large - but from th·e same crowd

of SGA people.

Why don't people go to meetings, class officers or dorm reps with their concerns?

SGA meetings are for the student body to attend , to ask pertinent questions, to get information, to express views and present ideas . That's what an SGA meeting is designated to be.

Flyers and announcements of SGA meetings are also publicly presented . Meetings are held at two separate times . We practically beg people to come . You can't drag people to meetings who have no interest in attending them .

We want to know why the same people who organized and attended the student body meetings and wrote the articles and opinions concerning SGA repeatedly fail to attend SGA meetings?

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We also want to ask why the people who felt things were not "cool" around campus especially things concerning residency - did not approach SGA about it before the concerns reached a head. We are not psychics - that is why there are so many SGA representatives.

If people had a general feeling that things weren 't right in residency, why didn't they walk down the hall to their dorm rep and say something. If they don't feel they can go to their dorm reps, then they shouldn't have been elected by the students to begin with.

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by M .i\._!me ToroueEvery organization should have , a person who "is always there when needed . According to junior class officers and the SGA executive board, Junior Treasurer Mary Konen is that person .

Konen, who is also a member of the service organization, Kappa Sigma Omega, said, I enjoy getting things organized ."

"She does a heck of a job, Junior Vice President Lynn Transferini said . "One important activity that we really concentrate on is the Junior/Senior Dance . All the officers work together as a team. It was a big success, and a lot of credit goes to Mary, who worked with her whole heart and soul."

"She's always there when needed ," Transferini continued.

"She's very efficient ...on top of everything."

Konen, an elementary and special education major with a minor in psychology, has been involved in C.E.C . - Council for Exceptional Children. She also coordinates a tutoring program for special children at Wayne Presbyterian Church. These children are bussed from Germantown. . "I volunteered during my cfresbman and sophomore year."

SGA members were present at both student body meetings and offered their assistance when needed. After the meetings , the executive board was never approached to become involved. They refused the offered as sistance . They wanted to do it on their own, and by doing so, they defeated the whole purpose of SGA. Everyone appreciates industrious people who are concerned and want to get involved .

We ask these people to work with SGA rather than doing so on their own.

The sad truth is that practically the only time people come to SGA is for money - and even when they get it , they hardly ever offer assistance or opinions. ' An SGA could do everything within its potential when people get involved and only then .

We did not plan to have the majority of the executive board be seniors. We were the only ones who ran . If it wasn 't for us choosing to run, there wouldn 't be student representation in the form of student governmen t at all .

said Konen. "This year , they asked me to coordinate the program ."

Tutoring comes easily to Konen , who revealed an interest in teaching "ever since second grade. " She tutored at North Gates High School, California.

Konen was president of her senior class and in the student government.

Most people don't know that Konen spends her Christmases in Japan visiting her parents who are living there. In fact, she lived in Japan and the Philliines where her father was transferred. She also tutored English in the Phillipines .

Junior Secretary Sue Masino described Konen as "one of the two consistent factors in the effective running of our class. Where others can't find the time, Mary always makes the time."

When asked how she accomplishes so much, Konen replied, "I do a lot of my studying . late at night, between classes and on babysitting jobs."

Commenting on the benefits of her extra involvements Konen said , "They have helped me a lot.

I've learned about Cabrini policies and the proper way to approach People."

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• Anyone interested in helping revise the student handbook, please contact Dane Linn in Counsel Hall (ext.

485) or Marcy Nadel in the student service offices (ext.

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• A reminder to all students interested in working for the Wigwam this summer or in the fall, applications are still available, but must be in by Wednesday Apr. 6. The posi• tions of manager, assistant manager and business manager are open. For more information contact Kathie Lyons in Maguire House (ext.

470, box 282).

• On Apr. 15 Kappa Sigma Omega is scheduled to have its 3rd Annual Beach Party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the cafeteria.

• The sophomore class is having a carnation sale Friday Apr. 22 to coincided with the Sophomore/Senior Farewell that evening at the Valley Forge Holiday Inn from 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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Hedtke fulfills goals 1n classroom Included in his hopes for the political science program, Hedtke holds a pet hope that one day political science will be included in the general education requirements .

"I think that if someone came out of Cabrini and could not read , write and think logically, Cabrini wouldn't be doing a good job ," Hedtke stated. " I have students in Intro who don 't know what American government is all about. Knowing the basic~ of government is so important in this world. Our Job as faculty is to make sure that students understand the government that they live under."

Hedtke, who received his undergraduate degree in international relations at Saint Joseph's College and his masters in political science at Villanova , will attend Temple University in the fall to complete his Ph .D in political science .

Originally from Batavia , N .Y ., Hedtke now lives in Drexel Hill with his wife Judy and their three daughters .

Besides working at Cabrini , Hedtke also works for the Liquor Control Board in Wayne.

Loving all types of sports, Hedtke is drawn specifically to volleyball and basketball although he played baseball in college.

Hedtke's second release is found in making and refinishing furniture . "It's a good release for my hands," he said.

When asked about his view of the student body of Cabrini , Hedtke commented, " I think that the quality of student has grown . I'm generally impressed how things have gone from 1~7~te !~i it ;s like a quantum le~n '~ '""'-ara". " ' - -¥ J.vrvi

by Barbara Bruhin James Hedtke, a lecturer in social sciences at Cabrini for 9 years , says he can't give a rational reason why he chose teaching as his career .

"The best thing in teaching is to see a student develop and in that development they surpass you ,'' he explains. " I've had this desire to be a teacher since I was a little kid," he continued. "I've always enjoyed learning . The natural progression is to be a teacher where you can both teach and learn at the same time ."

PERSONALITY A combined history and political science department which was approved this month by the academic council and college president , according to Jolyon Girard, head of the history department, will open a new full time teaching position in that area . " I think that Mr . Hedtke would be an excellent person to serve in the first full time position in political science, " Girard stated. " I think he 's qualified academically. He has a proven record of excellence as a teacher and I think he has an outstanding relationship with students. " Hedtke commented on the new position, "The hope is that I'll be full time. The position still has to be created . I would have to apply and be interviewed. So far I am applicant and leading candidate ."

Jame, Hedtke, who has been a lecturer in social science at Cabrini for nine years, is applicant and leading candidate for the full-time political science position which will open in the fall. (Photo by John Doyle)

Hedtke believes that adding political science to the history department will add viability to the pre law program .

Students file EZ tax forms, speed up prqc~ss - !Jy•., ancine'M. Kuterbach Benjamin Franklin once said, " Nothing is certain but death and taxes."

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in a name?

by Rita Calicat According to John McQueen , sophomore, Gary Smith , freshman and Al Monostra, junior, their 20 year old "Grandmom ," Ruby Johnson is a very special lady. Try and explain that nickname! McQueen also anjoys placing a nogie on the head of his good pal Valorie Roane, freshman, alias "Valie-pooh."

Down at Sullivan House lurks a few aliases that are quite interesting . For instance, Martin Clancey, junior, has been called " Fert" on occassion . Ask him about it, he probably won't tell the story behind it. When you hear the name "Swamp Thing" does Dave Field sophomore, come to mind? I did not think so.

Also at a few of the men's basketball games , I've heard the men of Sullivan shoutng "Beefer Beefer," I am told that they were referring to Michael Hendricks ·, junior. Hey, "Scralfy" Al Monostra do you know why they call "Mike Beefer"?

As I concluded my venture on Residental Blvd. I ran into " Reds ," Eileen Herbig, sophomore , and "Spaz ," Maureen McKenna . Just as I began to venture up to Counsel Hall I wondered if "Superman" Pat Nolan, freshman, and 'Super-guard" Sue Masino, had ever met on the basketball court. over at Counsel Tommy " Boogins" McGowan greeted me with song. As I travelled through the building the "Dapper" Robert Davis , junior, made his presence known . I'm sure you're dying to know how they each got their names . Well, I'll never tell.

The faculty and administration enjoys this name game business also.

For instance Helen Goodwin delights in her alias "Goody ." Drs. Jolyn Girard, history chairperson and Joseph Romano, academic dean, enjoy the prestigious sounding aliases "Doc." This title goes hand in hand with the pipe and heavy thoughts.

In my travels to find the purpose of nicknaming I've found that the sole purpose is to have a laugh or two. I'm afraid we did not answer the philosophical question - What is in a name? '

Boyer said the EZ form is for single people with no dependents who claim no exemptions for age or blindness.

They must have an income of under $50,000 only from wages, salaries and tips; interest must be $400 or less The average student will receive most of his money back because he doesn 't have a full-time income .

When asked if the tax system was equitable, Boyer said, "People with very low or very high incomes pay little or no income tax. The poor don 't earn enough to pay taxes, while the rich find means to invest their money in tax shelters." The middle-class make up the majority of the tax payers."

Sophomore Patrick McFadden felt that tax paying was necessary. "We need to pay taxes to support social programs. We should work tog~ther to unify the country.''

A booklet put out by the Depa rt ment of the Treasury entitled Your Federal Income Tax explains the tax system . Each January the President is required to submit to Congress his budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year. He allots certain amounts of money to various social programs .

Congress is free to change , add or delete programs from the budget.

The booklet stated , " Forty-one cents of every dollar that the govern ment takes in, comes from individual income taxes ."

In 1982, the most tax money was allotted to national defense . Other social programs supported by tax dollars included; energy, agriculture, transportation, veterans benefits, education, income security and national resources .

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All in the family for the Monostras

by Sheila Fanelle If you thought this was the last of the Monostra chain to attend Cabrini College, your wrong. There will be one more in the fall and maybe one more .

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Al (left), Mary Jane, and Lou have made the Monostra name a Cabrini tradition . (Photo by Mark Magner)

The Monostra name has been heard around Cabrini for the past four years and possible four more with all bases covered by seniors Mary Jane and Al, freshman Lou and incom ing freshman cousin Dana Monostra .

Many describe Cabrini as being one big family and it is in fact made of many families . Al, business administration major, says that its good to go to school with your famil y because , " Its like living at home , but you can 't hide anything from them " Mary Jane , Spanish and elemen tary education major, is the first domino. Al started looking into Cabrini when he used to drive his

sister Mary Jane back to school her freshman year . As for Lou, " I started coming up here three years ago to visit Al and I liked it so I decide@Ito go here. " Lou feels that going to school together " keeps us together ." Dana , like Mary Jane, is also interested in education. "My dad told her dad about Cabrini so she came up for a weekend and she liked it too," said Lou, also a business administr aiton major . "My famil y loves it that we're together, " Al said . " Al takes care of me, " said Mar y Jane . She sees the advantage of going to college with her brothe r s because , " You have them to lean on." As fa r as Lou adjusting , "having two of us here eased the way for him ."He alre ady knew some of the people here ," Mary Jane said .

Out of the six Monostra siblings , three chose Cabrini, one chose another college and it is too soon to tell what the two remaining at home will choose to do. According to the law of probability, We haven 't seen the las t of the Monostra's .

Cabrini keeps spiritual, professional goals

By Barbara Bruhin Found in each Cabrini College catalog since its opening in 1957,is a set statement of purpose, ideals for the college as a whole to strive for.

A look at Cabrini's stated goals' throughout it existence reveals the college 's growth process from within as well as reactions to a changing world .

Cabrini's 1982-83catalog reduces its statement of purpose from previous years to one concise paragraph in which Cabrini identifies itself as a Catholic college in the liberal arts tradition . Students are to be educated to meet the demands of professional growth and to have a concern for values.

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to prepare students to. Sii~~~" in the current society . Sr . Eileen Currie, college presiciem , ~€ cently stated in a Loquitur press conference , ''What any liberal arts institution strives to do is to educate people in the midst of where they are , to deal with what the realities are ."

The catalog further emphasizes critical thinking and continued personal, intellectual and moral development. Frank Willard, admissions director , brought out these goals in the press conference by stating, "You can be a good technician, but you

What do you look for • 1n that perfect mate?

by Robyn Williams What do you look for when looking for that perfect mate? Are looks important? Well, there is always the personality to consider. And we can't forget the importance of compatibility between you and your ''special friend.'' What do the people of Cabrini look for when choosing a mate? For the answer to that question, read on.

When asked the magical question. the initial response was, "Are you going to quote me?" Many people seemed apprehensive when they realized that the est of the campus would be reading what they had to say. Fortunately, most people overcame their fear and this is what they had to say.

For Dorothy Micale, her guy has to have sensitivity, a congenial personality and a goal in life .

Terri Leinenbach likes an athletic-looking man with definite down-to-earth personality and a great sense of humor . Fran Congielo says , "We have to be compatible, but he has to be sensitive and romantic ." Terri and Fran simutaneously added, "The Jonathan Hart type ."

When Danny Ross and Jeff Brun were asked what they look for in a girl neither had any problems answering . As for Jeff, he looks for the hair, eyes and personality, not necessarily in that order . He

never said wnat those things have to be like, but that's what he looks for. Danny looks for a girl with blonde hair, blue eyes, nice legs and a Porsche 911.

That sounds like a man who knows exactly what he's looking for .

According to John McQueen, he looks for different things in every girl since every girl is different . He says -, "Physical appearance is important because it's the first thing I notice, not the first thing I look for .

Intelligent with a sense of humor. Not macho, not wimpy. Strong, but knows how to be gentle. Sure of what he wants and has an idea of how to get it.

Those are the characteristics that Chris Petruzzo looks for . Do any of you measure up? \fhile her boyfriend Michael listened intensely, Maureen McKenna said that she looks for a guy that is, "sensitive and romantic with a sense of humor." When asked if Michael fit her qualifications, Maureen answered, "he's basically what I had in mind ."

Personally, I feel that a man has to be able to respect me and my feelings. If a relationship has mutual respect then it can have everything.

Who knows? Maybe through this article you'll find that your perfect mate is right here at Cabrini.

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can't be a good critical thinker unJess you are trained. I think that's what a good liberal arts education is all about."

Joseph Romano, vice president of academic affairs l:v~nted on Cabrini 's emphasis on professional programs m 11~i,' u~~ !l~r Jl..l arts tradi. tion, "You can compromise courses of acdvm, ~.~'"""'without ever compromising yourprinciples . . .

Society has demanded more and more specialization . I'm trying to be realistically ideal. That 's the way life is ."

In a study done last summer in which Margaret Reher, head of the religion department , campared Cabrini 's growth and developement with 51 Catholic liberal arts colleges across the nation , Reher wrote , "Cabrini has retained it 's original spirit in the midst of tremendous growth both physically and academically. " Reher's study looked at the goals of Cabrini in 1960, '70, and '80 in comparison with colleges of similar size and background.

In 1960,Cabrini put major emphasis , as did most other similar institutions, on forming the true and perfect Christian, a goal set in Pope Pius IX's, " On Christian Education of Youth." Uniquely , Cabrini called itself a second home to students.

After the turbulent '60's and the impact of Vatican II the 1970catalog clearly shows an attempt fo fit into a changing world. Cabrini's foremost objective became one of service.

"Stated goals of the colleges at this period were more varied and global in concern, " accroding to Reher. "In a heroic effort to readjust to the global demands thrust upon it. Cabrini emphasized its humanitarian concerns, and, in the process fleetingly blurred both its Catholic and liberal arts identity .''

By 1980, Cabrini had reasserted its original character of a Catholic Liberal arts college but retained its broadened horizons and commitment to global concerns, Reher stated. The idea of a second home is expanded to a thought of campus life as a shared community experience between faculty and students.

"In my understanding, Cabrini's perception of its students has come of age, "Reher states ." Students are no longer perceived as children . .. The 1980 statement suggests that students are partners with faculty in a common enterprise." f

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Well let 's see, I could go on road trips, go to New Jersey on weekends, eat more often at the dinner, see more movies on weekends, I could take girls out somewhere else besides a Cabrini sponsored dance. Or would I? This all sounds a little expensive .

Let's see, there's gas, insurance , repair costs, food expenses and entertainment expenses .

Well the truth is that I, like many other college students, need to save money for college , and if I had a car on campus I might not have much money left for tuition. But then again if I had a car on campus, I could probably find a well paying part time job off-campus to help pay for my expenses.

Joan Riley , freshman, explained that when she goes to the mall with her friends, she sees many job openings which she is interested in but she realizes , that she doesn't have a car , and without her friends she has no way of getting to the mall .

Charles Cesare, junior, who has a car on campus agreed with me about a car offer ing the student an opportunity to get a job off campus; but then he admitted that without the job , he probably wouldn 't be able to afford to keep the car on campus.

Most people I talked to believed that ha ving a car on campus has one major plus . Constance Rykiel, junior , best summed up everybody 's opinion when she said, "I definitely need the car to get off campus, because there is not really much to do an campus ."

Tom McGowan, sophomore, thinks that he has the solution to the problem of not having a car on campus, he said , ''Usually I find someone on campus who has a car, and wants to go the same place that I do ."

The program is entitled "Music You Love to Hear ." There will be selecIf you love music you 'll love Opera tions from "Carmen", "Candide", Ebony . and "Rigoletto", and others . After intermission, Opera Ebony will perThe fine arts department is sched11 form exceptis from George le,d to present a program by Opera Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess."

Ebony on 1ht.~y ,_Apr. 7 at 8 p.m . in the Widener Center Lecture TTa1l. Opera Ebony will be accompanied Admission is free and there will be a by the Mce abe-EM@lble let by vioreception immediately following the linist Janet McCabe. Guest arus ..g___ show. include Mertine Johns , and Cynthis Opera Ebony is a Philadelphia comWormley, soprano, Willie Drake , Bariton, Gregory Hopkins, tenor , and pany of young black singers , comduc accompanist Wayne Sanders, music tors and directors . Founded in 1974to director . prepare a program for the Bicentennial , Opera Ebony has succeeded to "We especially requested that the met the highte cultural needs of black program would appeal to people who Americans in a very practical way. don't know opera," Bethany said . " It will be a very light program , and of It presents the opera in English, with casts to whom the audience can course, it will be sung in English."

Opera Ebony is coming to Cabrini relate. Opera is the common heritage through the courtesy of a Catholic of all people , according to the singers.

Sandy Momyer , ars administration charities organization that offers fi. 'bl f · nancial aid to minorities in the inner major , is respons1 e or managing city. Missionhurst chose Cabrini beand producing Opera Ebony . "Each cause they liked the spirit of the arts administration major must take school and its ideals. the responsibility of one cultural event ," Momyer said . " It gives us a Malcolm Poindexter , TV newspractical experience of producing an caster , program host , and long -time event and dealing with artists." In patron of the arts, has been with addition , Momyer must set up the Opera Ebony since it started. With reception following the program, send Poindexter leading the wa y, Oper a flyer s to the campus mailing list , and Ebon-y has managed to stay afloat put the program together . "For this financially while rolling up an enprogram , we have sent out 1,800 viable record on stage. the company ' s flyers ." artists have been proclaimed by critics all over the world, and a Adeline Bethany, chairperson of the number of them have landed roles fine arts department , said"Opera with the Metropolitan Opera CoEbony is a very professional , very mapny . fine outfit" .

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CAMPUS GUICKIES • Compute-A-Date Dance on Apr. 8 in the cafe . from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m .

• Main Line Chamber Business Seminar on April 9 from 8:30 a .m . to 2:30 p.m . in Widener Center Lecture Hall.

• Saturday Night at the Movies : "Ragtime" shown on April 9 in Widener Center Lecture Hall .

• Concert : Michael Ludwig and David Booth on April 10 at3p.m . in the Mansion.

• Blood Drive on April 11 in Widener Center Lecture Hall .

• SGA Squash Party on April 11 in Widener Center Lecture Hall.

• Sophomore Class Carnation Sale on Apil 22.

• Sophomore-Senior Farewell on April 22.

WIiiie Drake is pictured as Count Debuna in II Trovatore , Opera Ebony's presentation last year . Opera Ebony will perform a light concert at Cabrini on April 7.

National artist comes to Cabrini

by D. B. Field This Sunday in Holy Spirit Library an unusual art form known as petroglyph is scheduled to be on exhibit . To the untrained eye this art will simply appear to be a reproduction of drawings done by prehistoric man or American Indians. In actuality, it will be the much celebrated works of Florence Putterman , Cabrini's spring semester artist in residence.

Florence Putterman will display her Petraglyph series in the Library beginning Apr . 10. Her prints include stylized animals and humans , serpents and spirals, arrows and zig-zags, crosses , signs and characters.

Putterman's unique works were recently a part of the Smithsonian Institute ' s traveling "New American Monotypes" exhibition . Her work can also be found in such nationally acclaimed museums as the Grunwald Center of the Graphic Arts at the University of California in Los Angeles , the Chicago Art Institute, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Everson Museum , Syracuse, New York , the Museum of Fine Arts , Hagertown, Maryland, and many more .

She is also listed in " Who's Who in American Art" and " Who's Who of American Women, " and her work has recently been underscored by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts .

In an interview with Percival R . Robert, III , Putterman contributes her inspirations to the many archeological sites she has frequently visited in Israel; Europe and the United States . ''I have experienced a feeling of voices from the past communicating to me, " she explains .

"I believe this comes about when one allows one 's mind to be free, clear, and receiving . Like the art of stone age man , and the art of many post-modernist artists, my art deals with non-verbal communication," Putterman said.

Putterman creates her "stone-age-like" works by first creating a print plate with either aluminum , wood etchings or ceramics . Ink is placed on the plate, then solvents which activates the ink adding new subtle dimensions. A print is processed , and slie reviews it by cropping or reworking with paint, colored pencils or pastels .

According to Arlene T. Sciole , a lecturer of fine arts at Cabrini, "Putterman's works come under the heading 'monotypes,' because when she makes a print the plate is not used again. In other words, there is only one true copy of her works ."

Putterman 's art has been described as "kinetically energetic," and critics continually praise her " universal " characters , serpents, crosses, arrows, spirals and zig-zags .

Adeline M. Bethany, director of the fine arts and music department, appears very excited to be having Putterman as the artist in residence.

The artist in residence coordinator is Liz McCabe , a continuing education and fine arts major on practicum for this semester . Her responsibilities include notifying maintenance, food services and creating a guest list. McCabe must also be present to supervise the hanging and taking down of Putterman's works.

McCabe emphasized that "the exhibit and lecture is open to the entire campus. We encourage all the students to attend ."

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The Zoo: A great place to take a date

by Rita McKelvey

Ah, spring . the flowers are starting to bloor all around , the air feels warmer, and by now, you're probably sick and tired of going to the movies, restaurant, or mall for a date.

So, what is there to do on a nice spring day? One of the bt:i~tthings to do is take rr-t rip to tlie Philadelphia Zoo. and that is exactly ' what I did . I ventured out, arm and arm, with my loved one for a romantic day at the zoo.

The truth of the matter is that the zoo is an inexpensive place to learn about animals and have a good time at the same time. The zoo only costs $3.50 per adult, but if you could man age posing as a two-year-old child you could get in for free .

The zoo is located at 34th and Girard streets and is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

You can find anything in the zoo from a snake to a bear. Some animals are enclosed in small glass houses and others are free to roam the wild.

Most people find the lions and tigers to be the most fascinating and beau tiful creatures at the zoo. The lions are fed in front of the zoo visitors and it 's quite an experience to see a whole side of a cow devoured. If this turns either your date 's or your own stomach, you can always go to the monkey house to get a good laught.

The monkey house has more than a barrel of monkeys who love to make faces , swing around, and who show off in front of visitors . Sometimes , the monkeys even monkey around a little.

If this causes you to get a red face , you can always visit the bears.

One of the best things about going on a date at the zoo is the fact that if the April weather turns a little cold or decides to live up to its slogan and rains, you can always find shelter in the bird house (wathc out for unidentified falling objects), monkey house, mammal house, or snake house .

Another added pleasure for dating at the zoo is that your date will never let go of your hand for fear that Tarzan will swing from a vine and grab you, your date will definitely appreciate your perfume because the animal houses smell, and if he decides to get romantic and kisses you, none of the animals can tell about it. Another added pleasure ; if your date is unromantic, you can always return to the monkey house and have him take notes .

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One of the strongest songs recorded on the album is "If I Didn't Love You", which begins side two with a short guitar prelude then jumps into a catchy tune with heavy lyric~.

Squeeze adds a slide guitar that cunningly turns a clever song into a memorable rock clasfilC. "Tempted" is probably the most notable Squeeze song. A soft but chilling ballad about desperation and pas sion, subjects Squeeze frequently dwell upon . Its appeal comes from its medium tempo and the combination or organ chords and distinct piano notes .

The last two tracks from " Singles 45's and Under" are from Squeeze 's last studio work " Sweets From A Stranger ". "Black Coffee In Bed " and "Annie Get Your Gun ." One line in "Blaek Coffee" features a familiar feeling of many love affairs . "The way you left me I can hardly contain , the hurt and the anger , the joy and the pain" summizes the breaking of many hearts .

"Annie Get Your Gun" is a perfect example of how a band should approach sphisticated pop music with a rock sensibility and still doing just ice to the spririt of each style.

"Singles-45 's and Under " is proba bly the largest selling and most expos ing album for Squeeze and it is unfortunate that the band will not be abJe to continue the quality and excellence in rock and roll music they have alread y mastered .

by Tom Schultz For a band ending its six year career, the rock band Squeeze has left a collection of greatest hits for immortality .

"Singles-45 's and Under" is a 12song album contaning the greatest hits from Squeeze, a group with superb talents in songwriting and musicianship.

REVIEW The album reflects the transitions the band made from synth-pop music to a more refined and flowing sound.

Side one offers examples of the band 's genesis . The first track " Take Me I'm Yours " is a bouncy short time featuring a _synth -pop use of keyboards and drum machines with an echoing guitar track .

"Goodbye girl" and "Cool For Cats" are two examples of Squeeze's expert use of electronics and rythmns. "Cool For Cats" has a heavy beat with a dominanat bass part. The piano maintains the humorous and bouncy nature of the song .

"Slap and Tickle" and "Another Nail In My Heart" offer two diverse styles but the distinctive quality of Squeeze's songs.

In "Pulling Mussels (From the Shel)' ', a song from Squeeze 's B0's phase, the lyrics become a bit taunter with their view of the world more

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By Paul Breslin The men's basketball team did not fulfill this year's dream of going to Kansas City, but many other goals were accomplished to make their 1982-83season a very respectable one.

For instance, for the three years that John Dzik, the Head Coach of the Men's basketball team, has been at Cabrini, this has been their best year record-wise, as the men's team finished the year with a 22-6 record.

As the Cavaliers started out the season somewhat slow, with a 10-5 first semester record, they managed to come on very strong in the second half of the season by winning 12 games in a row, until they finally lost to Lincoln College, 76-75.

This unexpected loss is what eliminated the Cavaliers from the NAIA District 19 playoffs, and resulted in giving the men's team an overall feeling of emptiness.

The other five teams that the Cavaliers lost to this year were Glassboro State College, University of Baltimore, Allentown College, St. Francis of Loretta, and Liberty Baptist college.

The Cavaliers played all five of these teams in the first half of the season. They lost to Glassboro State College in a Christmas tournament at Rutgers-Camden College, by one point, and came in third place overall, as the Cavaliers had a victory over Rutgers-Camden College by 25points.

The Cavaliers were holding a 12 point lead, with 8 minutes to go, against Glassboro State College, but managed to let it slip away in the last few minutes of the game.

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By Robyn Williams We've just entered the first week of spring and everyone is looking forward to the sports that go along with the sring season. It's time for the basketball play-offs both college and professional. Hockey fans are enjoying the most exciting part of the season, and everyone is getting ready for that all-American sport, baseball.

What more could a sports fan want?

Did I hear a cry for football? Football, year round? You've got to be kidding! .

Well, for those who gave a yell for year round football, you have got your wish. Thanks to a new league, the United States Football League, true fans can experience total happiness for twelve months year.

The league, which opened it's season approximately four weeks ago, seemed to get off to a very good start.

But, has the U.S.F.L. passed the real test? Has Cabrini accepted this newfangled idea?

It seems that not all of Cabrini has the same views towards the new league. According to Steve Sagnip, '86, the U.S.F.L. is the greatest thing that ever happened to football. He feels that the Superbowl might not be as important as it was before, but the new league is great. Then we go to the completely opposite response from Thorv-a~;QiR.us:,ot:86,wbo;doesn't like . .,

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it at all. However, DiRusso's reasons may be a little prejudice, "I don't like it because a large city like New York doesn't have a team, while New Jersey does."

So far the U.S.F.L. is half and half.

But don't despair, people like Tod Breedan '86 are behind the new league. Breedan has complete confidence that people won't get tired of year round football and that the new league will definitely survive .

There are always two sides to a coin, and Breedan's flip side is Bob Connelly '85 who feels .that the new league was a good idea while the strike was on. Connelly feels that year round football will be boring and eventuallly degrade both football leagues.

No mater how many people argue about how long the league will last, or how unprofessional or professional the new league seems, most people agree on one point. This new league is great opportunity for those players who have not been able to make the NFL and who probably would not make it.

Well, U.S.F.L. fans and players, you can rest easy. All and all Cabrini College has accepted you. Not everyone is completely sure about your life expectancy, but the majority of us hope to see you around for a long tjQ'\~• t •

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Cavaliers place third in was the University of Baltimore Tournament.

Here the men's team defeated Mary Washington College, 56-51,in order to face the Baltimore Superbees, in the finals of the tournament.

The Cavaliers lost the game to U. of B. by 15 points, 60-45, but played a very strong game against the Division 1 basketball team.

Another Division 1 basketball team that the Cavaliers lost to this year was St. Francis of Loretta, who were just too powerful for the Cavaliers to handle.

Liberty Baptist College also proved more powerful than the Cavalier's being that the Cavaliers played them, as well as they did St. Francis of Loretta, for the first time ever, and on the home court of both teams.

The most unexpected and upsetting loss for the Cavaliers, besides, of course, against Lincoln College, was when the Cavaliers lost to Allentown College, 77-71.This loss, the Cavaliers knew then and know now, should have never occured, being that Allentown College has total of three wins for the entire year .

Two of the most exciting wins for the Cavaliers this year were against Stockton State College, of whom the Cavaliers beat in the Stockton State Alumni Tip-Off Tournament . And their win over Spring Garden .

In the tournament, which the Cavaliers took first place in, the men's team defeated Stockton State College, 67-59.This was probably the biggest upset that the Cavaliers delivered all year, being that the game was played on Stockton's home court.

When the Cavaliers defeated Stock-

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outstanding goals. First, they won the Keystone Athletic Conference Championship, . and they also won twenty games or more, for their third year in a row. The Cavaliers, who have an overall record for three years, of 62-22, are considered the defending champions of the conference by all of the other teams.

All in all, this was a very good year for the Cavaliers, even though they didn't go to Kansas City for the NAIA District 19 championship playoffs.

As the Cavaliers have taken the program further and further each year, we are sure to see a definite advancement in the 1983-84season.

ton State College at the Palestra, 60-50, this second victory of the year against them, was a very big accomplishment for the Cavaliers, because it uplifted the spirits of the team, as well as the recognition and publicity that they well deseryed.

The Men's Basketball Team also beat Spring Garden College, twice this year. Spring Carden is a team that the Cavaliers have rivaled for many years now, and in defeating them once on their home court, 79-70 and again in the Cav's Den, by 14 points, the Cavaliers must have demoralized them.

This year, The Men's Basketball Team also accomplished two other

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·indoor soccer team takes second place

By Danny Ross The Cabrini College indoor soccer team recently participated in the Lafayette Indoor Soccer Tournament.

The team shared second place with Spring Garden.

The teams that the Cavaliers played were all division one and tow deams . Some of the schools they played were Lafayette, Scranton University, Ithaca, Spring Garden and Kutztown.

The Cabrini Cavaliers team made up of ; Tony Ciro, Mark Pietsch, Pat Connoly, Bob Crook, Tod and Glen Griffith, Jim Vail and Larry Tukis were lucky to get to play in the tournament.

Spring Garden college was invited to the tournament and told to bring with them an A and a B team. Spring Garden could not field both an A and B team so they asked the Cavaliers if they could get up an indoor team. The Cavalier indoor team jumped at the chance and then nerevously headed toward Lafayette College .

"When we got there," said Tukis, "The building we were supposed to play in looked like the Spectrum ."

Once inside the Cabrini team was informed they were to play the best team first, Lafayette's A team.

"The first game was the toughest game we played" commented Tukis.

He said after that game the initial shock wore off and the rest of the day the Cavaliers played really well.

Outdoor sporting in the Spring

This is the time for sports that are played everywhere from your nearest outdoor basketball court to your own front yard. Paul Breslin, Jr., said, "I like the fact that you can play sports outside under the sun and work up a good healthy sweat."

Tennis-buffs enjoy the spring weather because it gives them the opportunity to go rounds with their rackets. It is a good way to release frustrations and get some fresh air for motivation to do the strenuous work which we have somehow grown accustomed to .

An interesting team sport played by both men and women is softball . The best thing about this game is that it can be played very formally or just at random .

Popular springtime favorite is touch football . The game resembles that of regular football but is not as intense. It is played more freely and friendly; people do not get tackled, just touched. And though it sounds like a tough sport, it is still appropriate even for women to play.

A very casual be preferred sport that is widely known is bicycle riding .

Pattie Lyons, Sr ., enjoys bike riding "because it's great for traveling distance and for sightseeing ."

These are just a couple of ideas that might help in overcoming boredom and the stuffy feeling we have acquired during the winter months.

By Karyn Rinaldi Now that the weather is breaking and the seasons are changing , people seem to get this irresistable urge for the outdoors.

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The attitude the Cavaliers had throughout the tournament turned out to be to their greatest advantage.

Tukis said, "We had nothing to lose by playing therefore we had a low key attitude." All the teams were better than us so when we won it just built on our confidence," He added. What the Cavaliers did was take the tournament one game at a time.

As the tournament came to a close the cavaliers knew they were guaranteed third place. They had one game left and it would decide whether they took second or third place . They played Scranton A team and won two to nothing they had clinched second place in the tournament .

Tony Ciro went up and accepted the trophy. As he started out the door he, unfortunately, dropped the trophy and at that moment not a sound was "We had nothing to lose by playing, therefore we had a low lcey attitude. All of the team, were better than u,, 10 when we won, it just built on our confidence."

heard but the crash following the slip up. fortunately the damage done to the trophy did not dampen the spirits of the tired Cavaliers.

R·elieve anxiety, play sports

By Mark Magner In homes and college dormitories across the country, sports is a timely topic . In fact sometimes people are more interested in finding out about their favorite teams, than they are interested in finding out about world affairs .

Sports relieve the anxieties of todays world. Both athletes and fans enjoy a chance to forget their problems , and concentrate on physical activity. " It's good to just take a wack at something now and then ," said Diane Corallo , senior , "Field hockey has been a good outlet for my anxieties this year, because I've had a lot on my mind , and it's given me a chance to think of something else beside my problems .''

Cathy Kalbach, junior, who plays volleyball for Cabrini , agreed with Corallo when she said , " The only two women 's sports that I would consider going out for are either volleyball or hockey , because I don't have to worry about being dainty . I can release my anxiet ies and pound on something ."

In a New York Times article , Rich ard Lipsky made an interesting point when he said " ... watch at the end of the game as total strangers hug each other in the euphoria of victory . Catch the smiling faces, the warm talk and vigorous hand -slapping . The emotional distance of the real world is sharply reduced in the piety gener-

ated by common celebration. " Sports in this sense is a fantastic outlet for anxieties, although the athletes must face anxieties in their sports which are much more im/ mediate to thern than worldl y affairs .

Bud Greenspan in another New York Times article said " Sportswriters rarel y write about it and broadcasters rarely talk about it , yet there is one fact or which means the difference between victory and defeat . This factor is fear. " Athletes will often try to provoke fear in their opponents in attempt to effect their performance , the athlete has to deal with this pressure, and the pressure of tr ying to please a respon sive audience , and their team .

Gerard Lennon, sophomore, a member of the track team said " Before each race I feel nauseous , and it gets worse until the starting gun goes off." This type of anx iety is most common , because it is chracteristic of someone pressured to make themselves , and their team look good.

On the play ing court though , it is the crowd of spectators who can make or break a game according to Ray Young, j unior , played basketball for Cabrini. " At a home game if your crowd cheers you on, it relieves anx ieties, and urges you to win . At an away game . though, if the opposing team has overwhelming cheers it can also add to any anxiety that a player might have.

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The 1982-83 Men's Basketball season is finally over and now the team would like to give a little credit where credit is due.

The intention of this article is to acknowledge and thank the Administration, Faculty, Students, Cheerleaders, and of course our Coaches, for your endless support in making our season such a success. Knowing we had this type of following behind us made it easier on us to represent the school competitively. As a team, we just hope we made this season as enjoyable for you as you made it for us.

Once again, thanks and best wishes from the members of the 1982-83 Men's Basketball Team.

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Cabrini: Potential for exCe/lence

(Photo by Mark M. Magner)

The above pictures attempt to show the various aspects of life at Cabrini College from academic endeavors to extracurricular activities, many of which are discussed in this special pull out section.

In this section, Loquitur addresses the theme of Cabrini College reaching for its potential as an "ideal" institution of higher learning.

By looking at the major aspects of academics, residence, student activities, cultural activities, campus facilities, Cabrini's religious life, sports and other areas of the college, and by speaking with campus leaders, faculty members, administrators and students, this l?Pecial issue attempts to point out what Cabrini is doing now to improve itself and evaluates what our College can do to make things better in the future.

In light of the ongoing Middle States self evaluation, the review of the liberally educated person by a curriculum Committee, and the great growth in student population and physical facilities that has occurred over recent years, we se it as an appropriate time for Cabrini College to take a look at itself and evaluate what we are doing right and what we are doing wrong, noting were improvement or change .might be needed , The theme of this section is a.ppropriately called "The Ideal College: Cabrini's Potential for Excellence," and asks how we, regardless of what ¡our role is in the .Cabrini community, can establish ourselves and Cabrini College as the "ideal." Seeking the college's potential for excellence, we ask now we can do the best with what we have.

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by Robin Larkins

CAROL WAHL was the winner of the first prize of "The Ideal College Education" essay contest. (Photo by Mark Magner)

Wahl's ideal college wins top es-say contest prize

by Jeanne Hoepfl

Carol Wahl, senior, communications and psychology major, has snared first place in the essay contest sponsored by the Cabrini College Honor Society on the topic of ''The Ideal , College Education'' which entitles her to the $100prize and a plaque.

The contest, judged by Drs. Reher and Zurek and students Diane Corallo and Mqnica McHale, required that the essay be three to five pages long; original, creative; supported with information and logic and implementable at Cabrini within the next five years .

; "It was an exceptional paper," Dr. Zurek said. "It embodied a unified approach informed by a sound educational philosophy. It was a clear winner ."

The essay by Wahl was entitled "Status Report: Hometown University, Anywhere, U.S.A. Year: 1988."

Its theories were of implementing problem-solving groups, study groups · and individual group class reports. it was supported by information from three sources.

Second· place was won by Robin Larkins, sophomore, and third place was won by Jamie Miller, junior.

The wheels have already been set into motion (or a complete self-evaluation of Cabrini College in preparation for the 1985spring Middle States Association's reaccreditation process.

In order to get the review process off the ground and keep it organized throughout the two fear period, a steering committee was formed towards the beginning of this semester. According to Dr. · Minna Wienstein, Associate Director, Middle States Association, "The Steering Committ~e will shepherd the whole self-evaluation process."

The chosen committee consists of representatives from various constituencies of the college - including the board of trustees and students. According to Weinstein, these members, when serving on the committee, should put all departmental or positional divisions aside and have the interest of Cabrini College as its sole commitment.''

According to Joseph Romano, academic dean and chairman of the Middle States Steering Committee, this semester the task of Steering Committee will be to set the self-study in motion while at the same time to prepare a preliminary report for the Middle States Association .

Upon the recommendations of Weinstein, the scope of self-study has been determined to be comprehensive with a special emphasis on new masters program and planning.

Another aspect in setting the selfstudy in motion is through particular sub-committee formations and as-

signment of charges to these committees. Weinstein suggested that · it would be wise to use already existing committees wherever possible t~ make the task of appointing committees easier.

A possible committee structure was presented at the March meeting of the Steering Committee. Areas of specific study suggested included: the mission, goals and objectives of the college, the academic programs, admission and retention, student life, faculty and teaching, organization and governance under which the special emphasis of planning will come into play, the new masters program and institutional resources - including l financial planning and finances, instructional resources, and the physical plant.

According to the plans of the committee, the mission statement, planning process along with the educational effectiveness of each committee's study, are points which should be interwoven throughout the study.

It was also suggested that each report include description and evaluation of the current, future plans and trands. overall effectiveness, as well as recommendations .

Weinstein stated that " half of the report should stress the good points of the college, but at the same time should not try to avoid problems , but rather identify with them and how the college deals with them .

Sr . Eileen Currie, MSC, president of Cabrini College, and Romano stress that the students are the bottom line of the entire self-evaluation process .

• Interest •1n culture rises

by Sandra McNamara

One can not simply ask what the ideal cultural program for a college should be, but rather what the cultural program for a liberal arts college such as Cabrini College should be like.

In the past Cabrini has found itself with a rather well organized cultural program . Art exhibits, recitals, lectures and theatre have always been apart of the calendar, and have usually been well received by the Cabrini community as well as the community outside of the college.

But as this is a plus of the cultural program there ls another side, the importance of offering are outside prograrris as well as involving and interesting students in a particular cultural everit.

According to Jo Harris Brenner, assistant dean for academic affairs, "off-campus programs such as trips to museums, professional theatre and the ballet and opera are an essential part of the liberally educated person."

Another important aspect in establishing what the ideal cultural program is is establishing good student attendance. A particular concert may feature a world-renowned violinist or there may be a very fine art exhibit but if students don't allow themselves to become involved in events such as these, then they are poractically worthless.

In the past student attendance in some of these events has been great. Other times there has been so much lack of support, it is no wonder an event was not cancelled.

Brenner states, "Our student attendance has been rising in a marked way over the last three years and we are not discouraged."

An importance lies in telling students that perhaps a particular concert relates to a course that they are enrolled in. And that ff faculty and staff are excited about an event.then the students will perhaps also become excited also.

Tentative-ly scheduled for the future is a Jazz ensemble, harp quintet, a small dance group and the National Symphony-Orchestra Chamber Ensemble . All of these are tentatively scheduled with room for more activities to be added at a later date .

Ideally, developing the cultural program for Cabrini is not a simple task. Students must be motivated into going to see some of the events which are scheduled, and find that what they have just seen will benefit them.

It is essential that students realize that if they are a part of a liberal arts college, and that cultural event like concets and exhibits are only a small part of their education, but an essential part of liberal arts education.

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One hundred students were surveyed including members of the Student Government Association, the Commuter Affairs Club and the editorial staff of the Loquitur. While the survey was not scientific, a variety of students were questioned.

The survey questioned Cabrini students to determine if they were satisfied in three areas: social, cultural and academic.

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According to the survey, students were very dissatisfied with the social life at Cabrini. Ninety-four percent of students want to see more social events of different varieties on campus.

Most residents (84 percent) do not choose to stay on campus because there aren't enough weekend activities, while most commuters (79 percent don't return to participate in social activities.

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Students were I am contented at Cabrini College. most contented in the academic There are enough activities on campus area, but found the to keep be occupied. social life at Cabrini lacking.

Cultural events I like to stay at Cabrini on weekends were termed as because there is so much to do . "high quality."

Students rated I am satisfied with my classes and the teaching qualiteachers. ty of professors, use of class time, With the staff and facilities that Cabrini curriculum and has, the college is running the best way textbooks as it possibly could. "good," when asked to rate those categories as regularly attend social events it Cabrini. good, excellent, fair or poor. Seventyfour percent stated they were generStudents were also asked to respond ally staisfied with their teachers and to a series of statements by answering classes. Despite this, a majority of agree or disagree. Sixty-four percent students would like to see a greater said that they disagreed with the selection of classes to choose from, following statement: "With the staff especially in the area of fine arts. and facilities that Cabrini has, the In the cultural area 69 percent of college is running the best way it students said that they regularly atpossibly could." tend cultural activities. Most students To the statement, ''There are a lot expressed admiration for the theater of changes I would make if I could at program at Cabrini. Commuters felt Cabrini, " 76 percent said that they that most cultural events were schedagreed. uled at a time that was inconvenient

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The ideal Student Government Association, according to many small area colleges, is one which acts as an official representative of the student body. Further, the ideal S.G.A. functions to effectively make known the views of the student body in reguard to academic policies, the faculty, the administration and every other important aspect of the college.

Suc.cessfully promoting student legislation, encouraging majority participation in student activities, communicating to college officials the needs of the students and so on are all claims which the ideal S.G.A. can profess.

The Cabrini !College S.G.A. strives to meet the qualifications of a topnotch, ideal student government. According to Dane Linn, president, the present S.G.A. has all the necessary toops to aquire an ideal status.

A concentrated effort to enhance communication techniques, envolve more student in campus activities and to project the image of student liaison more vividly would upgrade the present S.G.A. at Cabrini according to Linn .

There is work to be done before the Cabrini student Government can claim top-notch status, however my investigation of other small area colleges shows that Cabrini's S.G.A. is very competitive in the race towards the ideal.

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by Tom De Matteis Both of the athletic directors at Cabrini College, Helen Goodwin (women and John Dzik (men), feel that major improvements have been made in the athletic program in recent years. However, the two athletic directors have different views as to where their programs stand in terms of the ideal athletic program for a college of this size.

"I think we have the ideal women's program because we have at least one sport in each season," Goodwin said.

"We must be meeting the needs of the women students here because I have no had any requests for new teams, except tennis and that will begin in the fall." Goodwin added that she thinks the thing that has improved the women's program lately is the hiring of outsiders to coach the teams.

"Some of the sport!! are more developed than others," said Eileen Herbig, a member of three women's

teams. '6Softball needs a lot of improvement. '7 While field hockey, volleyball, and basketball are getting stronger, Goodwin intends to keep softball at the leven at which it is now. "Softball is more of a fun sport here," Goodwin said.

Dzik has a very clear view as to what he thinks the ideal men' sports program should be. "I see us competing at the NCAA division third level in the sports of cross country, soccer, basketball, wrestling, baseball and tennis or golf along with a strong intramural program," Dzik said.

A few things are needed to reach this ideal program. Goodwin, Dzik and Jose Rojas, student trainer, are all in agreement that a full time trainer and a practice field are needed in ordr to have an ideal program. Avove all, more money is needed.

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said Dzik. "The athletic department has been operating on a shoe string," said Dr. Joseph Romano, vice president for academic affairs. " We do have to keep things in perspective, we ca'n only make realistic progress."

Romano sees one major point missing in the athletic program. "We lack "I would cut back on atletic11 before I would cut back on an academic program."

traditional rivalries," Romano said, "If we get the men and women in the same conference along with the Easterns and Spring Gardens such rivalries would develop."

Both Romano and Frank Willard, director of admissions, see the positive points in having a strong sports program.

"A strong sports program brings the college credibility," Romano said," Just like having a radio station, a strong counseling center or anything else does."

"It is a plus to have anything in the paper, sports included," Willard said.

"Anything we do helps to promote our college," Sr. Eileen Currie, MSC, president added.

While Currie sees the improtance of the publicity that a strong athletic program can bring to the college, she sated, "I would cut back on athletics before I would cut back on an academic program."

So the question arises, how much emphasis should be placed on athletics in a college, on areas such as the size of the program and how much winning should be impressed upon the athletes.

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by Pam Clark Does Cabrini have the potential to be the "ideal college?" This question was posed at a recent Loquitur press conference to members of Cabrini's administration and S.G.A. Present were Dr. Joseph Romano, vice president for academic affairs: Frank Willard, director of admissions; Sr. Christine Baltas, M.S.C., dean of students; Sr. Eileen Currie, M.S.C., president of Cabrini College and Dane Linn, senior, president of S.G.A. Loquitur reporters asked them questions pertaining to Cabrini students, admissions, liberal arts, housing, counseling and athletics, as they relate to the making of an ideal college.

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"You should reflect upon yourself for the . diff ere nee between real and ideal. "

Romano believes the academic motivation of Cabrini sudents is rather high. He cited the honors program as an example of students' demand for a higher level of courses.

Tying-in with this were Linn's comments on S.G.A. Linn believes different groups should get involved with student government and that social activities

"The philosophy of Cabrini is to educate men and women academically, spiritually and socially for the good of themselves, for the good of society, and for the greater honor and glory of God."

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When asked what sort of students admissions are looking for, Willard stated , "well-rounded students who are coming here for academics. We wotKd like to see them get involved and deal with others. We deal with the whole student."

Students lately have ben questioning the required courses that are part of the curriculum, better known as the G.E.R.'s. Romano believes these courses, such as philosophy, sciences, mathematics , are designed to help students become better thinkers. "We would be a training school if liberal arts weren't required," he said .

Sr. Eileen stated that she believes the G.E.R.'s provide flexibility in many areas. "Students should be able to think, relate and write," she said .

"Technical things can be learned on the job or in graduate school."

Housing was also discussed. Sr. Christine stated that no plans for new housing are in the works. Sr. Eileen added that the board is planning for new housing in the future, but that right now the college isn't going to jeopardize its standards to fit students in.

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When asked how important athle tics are in a college Cabrini's size , Romano said , "We didn't want to be Ohio State . Our athletic program makes us cedible, as does a radio station , a T.V. studio and new departments . We don 't sacrifice anything for it. '' Willard added, "We look for student athletes.

Everyone is here for academics ."

It is hard to pinpoint anything as deal or perfect, and those present were well f that. enting on idealism, Sr. Eileen said, "We Utopia. You should reflect upon yourself for the ce between real and ideal." hristine added, "When you label something you limit it."

THE MANSION embodied Cabrini's potential 25 years ago. From this beginning , the college grew and fulfilled its original goals . Today , we look ahead to see how Cabrini can achieve its present potential.

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by Pat Conway If attendance at mass could determine how good

a person is, Cabrini students might be considered a pretty religious group.

But going to mass is not the only way to determine how good a person is. Religion is also part of the students' career goals and extra-curricular activites.

Rev . Mark Falcone , 0. Praem., said that student attendance at mass, both on Sundays and holy days , is good. Besides praying in the cahpel, residents have organized prayer services and liturgies in their dorms .

According to Falcone , the basis of Christianity is concern and kindness toward others . Because education majors will need these qualities to succeed in their jobs , these students share common religious values.

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"We have gone beyond the original belief that campus ministry should be just a chaplain and mas,."

" All teachers must see an important part of their lives as helping others," said Ruth Sower, assistant professor in special education .

Special education majors show a genuine concern for others in various ways. Take Chris, for example. She is a 21-year-old handicapped woman who is accompanied to mass and communion every Sunday by a special education student. · Then there is the Sunday school which meets every Sunday morning from 9 to 11.

Taught by special education majors, the class consists of students ranging from moderately to severely retarded.

A religious education workshop was held last semester by senior Donna Poley. Cynthia Schulmeyer, junior, is currently running a theater workshop for the handicapped. .

But education majors are not the only students who go out of their way to help others.

Presently, there are 30 volunteers who are sometimes called to help with the Sunday school. Not all of the volunteers are education majors, nor are they all residents . · Another way in which Cabrini students help others while improving their professional skills is

through Project Outreach. This program allows students of any major to offer their services either in the United States or abroad .

This year , Linda Larkin and Kate Carlin , seniors , along with AnneMarie Kistner , a 1982graduate , are working as teacher's aides in England.

Project Outeach enables the Cabrini sisters to teach students "global awareness ." Sister Bernadette Casciano , MSC., said that the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart are an-Jnternational order concerned with global problems .

In other projects, such as Appalachia and food and clothing drives , the campus ministry helps students to reach out to others in the communit y.

Back on campus , however, students are just as active in religious activites . By keeping up with trends, campus ministry has made religion an interesting part of campus life. One example is the clowning workshop where students incorporated mime into the liturgy. " We have gone beyond the original belief that campus ministry should be just a chaplain and mass ," Casciano said.

She and Falcone, moderators of campus ministry , said that the number of students involved in this religious organization has more than doubled over the past three years .

Although student involvement has increased , Casciano would like to see more faculty interaction with campus ministry. Religion classes hav already begun working on the hunger project but she still sees the need for other departments to participate in religious related activities.

It appears to be true that Cabrini students show concern and kindness toward others in the community. But how much kindness do they show toward each other?

Falcone believes that there is a lack of student concern and kindness on campus because of the vandalism in campus buildings. And without these qualities, students do not show true religious attitudes. "After all," Falcone said, "concern and kindness are basically the essence of a religious life." i In formal religon practices, Falcone also sees the need for improvement. Speaking about the lack of verbal response at mass, Falcone said, "I think that there might be a lack of real understanding of what the liturgy is all about."

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By Ann Belsky Assuring that every graduate is educated in liberal arts and prepped to engage in his career with professional competance is the two-fold goal of academics at Cabrini College, according to Joseph J . Romano, vice president for academic affairs .

To be in tune with the community, a person must have the desire to pursue cultural activities , be aware of the political scene, be critical, have the ability to analyze and be sensitive to values , through the GERs (general education requirements) and electives, " the dean said.

These GERs are vital to the development of a whole and individual person. They constitute one-third of the courses studied and have a profound effect on the students ' mentality .

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been broadened with the addition of 11 majors in the past 10 years . The liberally based college structure is exemplified in the wide variety of disciplines from business to computer science to English and communications and pre-med .

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Cabrini students seeking a quality education in the classroom are taught with a "two-fold " goal , according to Dr. Joseph Romano , academic dean . Cabrini academ ia, an evaluation of a liberally educated student, and student support systems are noted in the articles on this page . (Photo by John Doyle) .

tion is so important. It does not restrict the student to one field. " To think, to speak, to relate and to reason are the most important needs of undergraduates, " Sr . Eileen Currei, president , said at the recent Loquitur press conference .

According to outside reasearch by Sr . Christine Baltas , dean of students, "corporate heads are appealing to colleges to stress liberal arts. " This ties in with Currie 's comment. Once the fundamentals are established, details can be easily retained. other factors lending to its credibility are : viable continuing education , CARe (Center for Academic Reenforcement), new majors , intercollegiate athletics, a 12-month program and co-educational. There is also a newly formed curriculum committee which will present a model of

"To think, to speak, to relate and to reason are the most important needs of undergraduates."

age as a credible institution? Romano explains that the credibility of a institution "lies primarily in the strength of its accademic programs. " As two-thirds of a student 's course of study is left for the major, Cabrini must provide the fundamentals from which the intricate details can be built. This is why a liberal arts educa -

' 'We develop ideals; we never reach ideals ." Romano said when asked if Cabrini has the ideal academic program. " Our ideals must always be ahead of us. The biggest problem would be if we stopped looking. We must keep evaluating , keep looking and always be aware of change ." the liberally educated student, and the on-going meetings of the academic council to review academics . The Middle States Review will also be an opportunit y for selfevaluation .

Romano summed up his faith in the standards of Cabrini students when he said, " The only thing I ever expect of a Cabrini graduate is that I be proud of them ."

Curriculum Committee to evaluate student needs Counselors offer support

By Brian P. Jensen Administrators and faculty members at Cabrini College have formed a Curriculum Committee that could be influential in Cabrini's evaluation of itself in providing a proper liberal arts education.

According to Edward Christ, the committee's chairperson, the ongoing efforts of Cabrini 's Curriculum Committee are dedicated to seeking · a model that would define what a properly liberally educated person is, and , to eventually review Cabrini's own curriculum to see if the institution's educational procedures are conducive to such a model.

Christ explained that , thus far , the committee , consisting of five faculty members, two students and himself , has developed a model of what a liberally educated person is, and would like to present this model for evaluation .

Christ said that "If the model we developed is determined to be an accurate presentation of what is the ideal liberally educated person, then we could use it to see whether Cabrini is properly providing such an educa tion to its students ."

Christ explained that in a report compiled by the committe entitled, "Model of a Liberally Educated Person" serveral points were made in what a liberally educated person would require in contemporary society.

"The report consist of approximately twenty-five dimensions of personal and intellectual developement," Christ said.

Some of these " dimensions" that Christ mentioned included the following: High technology adaptation, familiarity with other cultures , deci.sion making , proper communication abili ties, research skills, intellectual curiosity , awareness of our own culture and how to function within it, and the wish to make students more self reliant.

Dr . Joseph Romano, academic dean , commented on the purpose of the committee in helping Cabrini to evaluate its liberal art educational goals . '' In this review , we are starting on a clean slate. We want to establish what it means to be a liberally educated person , and we will then evaluate whether our curriculum is providing what it takes to become that person ," Romano said .

As far as making any concrete recomendations in regards to what wffect the committee 's work will have on changing Cabrini 's present curriculum , Christ commented, " We haven 't gotten that far yet."

Both Christ and Romano also reserved comment as to whe th er any specific general educational requirement will be dropped from or added to the present system saying that it is to soon to tell.

"I'm speculating that the next job of the committee is to see if Cabrini courses are adhering to the established model and to make recomendations to the President on our find, ings,'' Christ sajd.. . • .

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By Sheila Fanelle Do you think the services offered by the Rudy Rooymans Counseling Center 's staff are greatly sought after? If you answered no, little did you know that "our center is the envy of local colleges. People enter the center for services such as career exploring, job hunting, visits with pyschologists, Weight Watchers, the freshman Tamece program, CARE tutoring, career experience opportunities , medical care and others .

Sophomore math, Spanish and secondary education major , Gerard Lennon agrees that the services are good but he said that " the question is whether enough people know about it. " Mary Louise Sicoli, assistant professor of special education and psychology, feels that the reason people don 't hear about other people taking advantage of the psychologists servcices is because everything is kept very quiet , private and confidential, strictly between the visitor and the psychologist. "The whole community uses the center including graduates, continuing education, faculty and staff," Sicoli said .

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like," said Joseph Romano, vice president for academic affairs . One of the major objectives of going to college is the hope of obtaining a job that will best utilize your training and skills .

Career experience opportunity gives the students a taste of what their career choice will be like.

Donna Seckar, director of career counseling tries "to help the students determine the direction they want to go career wise. Seckar also aids stu"The center is a very accessible dents in resume writing and job huntand comfortable place with an indiing. I'd like to see more emphasis on vidualized type of attention," sophomore and junior planning and Barbara Harris, said . "Many colleges thinking sooner about careers, " come to us for advice about our Seckar said. freshman Tamece program . It has So there you have it, the center is in been a national model," Sicoli said. demand . "I feel that the students "Nothing is worse than going trust us ," Sicoli stressed that "the t~rou&~}!(e . .a. )?~. th_a.t . r?'!.q~n'! .. _• c~qt_e;QE:lppg~tpJbf!~StlJ.Q{!Qls, ::••

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by Ann Belsky &·Danny Ross ' 'There seems a lack of willingness to learn In an effort to '' assess the present overall climate • here," Craigie said . " The students are looking for of resident life and to recommend adjustment, leadership and if they don't find the kind of leadermodification, etc ., for those areas that need imship they like, they don't come up with alternative mediate attention for next year ," Sr. Eileen Currie, ideas . The students often say that there is never president of Cabrini College, organized a Residency anything to do.''

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Two improvements for According to an outline submitted by Currie to Cabrini suggested by Anthe committee at the first meeting, the committee's thony Tomasco , departpurpose "came from the event of: the resignation ment chairperson of psy of the three RAs on January 25; the stated willingchology, included helping ness of the staff to review residency completely; develop student capacity the survey/report of an ad hoc student committee.'' to learn to live with other This committee is separate from the committee • people and improving the which yearly reviews the Student Handbook and physical arrangement of any Middle States Evaluation affiliation. Students, the dorm rooms. faculty members and administration sit on this Roommate compatabilicommittee whi~h will make recommendations conty and boredom seemed cerning all aspects of the program. the concerns most voiced According to Jerome Zurek, department chairby students in counseling person of English ' and communication and apNICOLETTI sessions, Tomasco sid . pointee to the Residence Review Committee, the Cabrini's assets lie in its variety of residences most important part of the residency program is to (houses, Woodcrest, and the Mansion), capability fully develop and enrich the student; the rules are of looking after the student in terms of their secondary. emotional and physical adjustment because of Zurek said that he "doesn't see enough leaderaccess to the RAs and other counseling and small ship" and thought the residency program at size providing great potential for changes , accordCabrini College needs to "promote leadership in ing to Tomasco . dorm council, RAs, head residents, director of Frank Willard, director of admissions, is conresident life and the dean of students." cerned with the atmosphere of dorm environment. "The residency program should promote the "We are trying to develop a strong, concrete growth of students," Zurek said. "Every aspect system," Willard said . "What we are doing , we can must be considered." do better .' ' , Zurek thought' that more programming is heeded Craigie, Willard and Tomasco were appointed to at present and gave an example from his exthe newly formed Residency Review Committee . perience as head resident at St. Joseph's Univer Uus Nicoletti, curector of resident life, comsity. He explained that each dormnitory not only mented on the ideas presented by the faculty chose a course to be taught to them , but the members. He said that someof themhad been tried material covered and the professor to teach it . Only in the past with little or no success . those dorm residents participated in the proe:ram.

Some of these ideas had been suggested and voted Although Carter Craigie, department chair on by students or staff. They were either voted person of social science, admits he knows little dow.n or the students lost interest, according to Nicoletti. '· about resident life at Cabrini, he felt the program was "terribly restrictive, for example , in relation For example , Zurek's suggestion on the idea of to drinking" especially when compared to his alma providing classes of special interest for the students mater. was tried this year. Nicoletti said that a few of the At Wi1liams College, according to Craigie, demonnuns were teaching knitting and dance to students, strations and debats were a regular featuI"e orbut the classes were getting smaller and smaller ganized and presented by the students. until they were not worth continuing .

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by Tom DeMatteis campus would answer this ques" All things to all people, " is tion with a loud "NO!" When how Marcy Nadel, director of Nadel, Baltas , and Heffernan student activities at Cabrini.Colwere posed with the simila r-lege, described what she sees as question as to whether or not the the ideal student activities prostudent activities program is gram for a college of Cabrini's working at its full potential they size . too, in so many words , said, " A program tnat is represent" No ." ative of the total student body, Nadel , who has worked at both residents and commuters ,' ' is what Sr . Christine Marie / Cabrini for almost two years also said , " The program is only Baltas, MSC, dean.of students at in its first year here ... it takes Cabrini, sees as the ideal stutime to find out what works and dent activities program for a whaf does not ." school the size of Cabrini.

Baltas feels that, "Not enough "A program that gets a large students are involved in plannumber of students involved in ning the activities. " planning and organizing Nadel, Baltas and Heffernan events," is the way Peggy Hefeach have several ideas as to fernan , SGA social activities how the activities program can chairperson, sees the ideal acbe improved . tivities program . " There are several reasons The definitions given by these why the ideal activities program three people who are most does not exist here," Nadel said. directly involved in the student "We cannot find out what everyactivities program here at the one likes, we cannot afford a college are very similar. whole lot, and we lack a physical Does thes student activities facility where we could hold acprogram that exists here fit this tiviti1:s sue~ as conce_rt~." t

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Baltas stated that despite the modest budget the activities progam is allocated, a wide range of activites could be planned, " with a little more creativity .

"I see my role in helping to reach the ideal program as one of offering suggestions, support, granting approval or whatever ·else need be done ."

"I think the chances of realizing the ideal activities program are nil because it is an ideal, " Nadel said, "however, I would like to get as close to it as possible ," Baltas said.

In the past Nadel has sponsored activiteis such as movies, speakers and singers ·. Nadel's future plans are to continue with the movies and to bring more speakers and other types of performers such as comedians.

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by Patricia McDermott "There 's really no such thing as an " ideal building ," says John J. Heiberger, Jr ., vice-president for developmnt. ·" In providing f,acilities for a college you attempt to provide what, within your budget lil'llitations , is best in meeting the dynamic ·needs of an educational institution.''

Sister Eileen Currie, MSC, president, also feels that ''nothing growing is totally idea." Currie feels that we have good, adequate facilities for today. She feels that we could improve quality always, have areas for more recreation, laboratory space and theater / art space .

"I believe that Cabrini's facilities are well above most institutions of our type in their size, style, and _quality," says Heiberger. "If the type of programs we offer changes significantly and /or our enrollment were to change, then the buildings must change to meet those needs."

But for now, Heiberger believes that Cabrini's facilities are very good. "We're always looking-for ways to improve them or to make them better," says Heiberger. "As we plan for the future we must adjust our requirements for facilities."

Sister Eileen Currie sees Cabrini in the future as having ideal facilities .

She cannot be quoted on a date, but they will be part of an ongoing planning process she sa ys.

According to Heiberger , there are a variety of things that can and are could thli old photograph of the construebeing done to tion of Woodcrest dormitory in 1968 soon existing facil- be a future scene on the Cabrini campus? ities now. "In Administrators answer that the building of many ways the a~other large d_ormitory depends on many improvements things . (Photo file) in the past few years have been so dramatic that we tend to overlook less spectacular improvements ," Heiberger says.

Additionally, Heiberger states that some of the work is behind the scenes in maintaining heating plants , concerns about electrical supplies and gas lines and in maintianing the facilities we have . "In the past few years almost every area of the campus has had improvements ," Heiberger said . "Sacred Heart Hall has had a numl:1er of new classrooms with more modern desks and carpeting . The library has carpeted some areas and redesigned some space in the past year . In the past few years theater has added new equipment and obtained a dance /practice room . The house dorms a·re just three years old. Counsel Hall had considerable renovations put into it a year ago and continues to have work done -0n it. This summer ," Heiberger says, "plans have been developed for a refurbishing of Woodcrest dormitory ."

According to Currie, first we have to determine the greatest needs , then the best use of space . Thos e determinations have a lot of angles to take into consideration and vary sometimes from year to year based on demands . · ''The question of new buildings is under study now,'' says Heiberger . "Obviously there 's been considerable discussion about an additionaf residence hall. There 's several major concerns which impact upon that discussion," Heiberger says.

First of all, says Heiberger, the construction of a 100-bed dormitory will cost over one million dollars .

Additionally, it will cost between $80,000and $100,000a year to operate.

If we can be sure that the building will be 100% occupied, Heiberger says, it is possible to consider financing such a structure .

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Cabrini must cofltinue on road to illlproVe Reflecting on the information in the report given in this special section, and in evaluating what we learned and what potential we see for Cabrini College to reach its status of excellence, Loquitur suggests several points to help Cabrini shoot for its "ideal." We hope that the following points are considered by campus decision makers: • Of course, the value of the Middle States evaluations is significant. As some administrators stated, it is healthy for any organization to evaluate itself in a critical and honest manner.

• The importance of the Curriculum Committee and the potential of its significance and updating and improving Cabrini's academics should not beu nder-estimated. We hope that the evaluation of Cabrini's course offerings sand how they compare to what a contemporary liberal arts education entails will be looked at swiftly and carefully, so that necessary changes and improvements, if needed, can be made as soon as posible.

• We support Dr. Romano's theory on "two fold" educational goals and suggest emphasis on growth continued to be placed in contemporary job market needs particularly in high technology and computer science.

• Although our survey on student contentment was informal, this information combined with the lack of student activities we see, causes a great concern for this area of college life. The student activites director must do more "directing" and less "asking" when it comes to students' needs in social activites. No social activities coordinator has to be a "mind reader," but it is the job of a person in such a position to ''know'' what students want and need . This aspect of the college ·should be looked at closely.

• We are very pleased to see that a Residency Review Committee has been formed consisting of faculty, administrators and students. We stress the importance for this committee not to look at "policies' ~ as much las "progamming" and the "implementation " of policies. Much like the student activities area, we see residency lacking active programming and creative ideas. "Knitting class" is hardly our idea of active programming in the resident halls. We suggest that the director of resident life take more of a leadership role in events and activities of future dorm functions .

•e see a definite need in the near future for the building of a large dormitory .

While we understand the need for careful consideration and projection, the present residence situation shows that we are definitely overcrowded as Cabrini enrollment continues to climb. The poor physical shape of Counsel Hall should also be considered in the decision to finance a new dorm .

• In understanding the limited finances available to the sports program, we are impressed with Mr. Dzik's ambitions to continue the great improvement we have seen in men 's athletics , but are less agreeable with Helen Goodwin's feeling that Cabrini presently has an ideal program for women. Goodwin's axiom that the 0

THE ROAD LEADING TO CABRINI is ever changing, and so it should . Those who have taken th is path before can attest to the changes. When we enter this gateway in the years ahead . we, too , hope to see Cabrini living up to its potential-being all it can be . (photo by Mark Magner)

primary goal in sports is to "have fun" does not have to be compromised in seeking a more competitive, better quality men's and women's program as long as Cabrini takes careful consideration never to lose sight of the ''student/athlete '' concept and a good intramural program .

• We agree with Sr. Bernadette Casciano's idea that more faculty members should interact in Campus Ministry activities. We see it as beneficial for 'members of the various campus departments to take more of an interest in religious and human service projects and endeavors on campus.

• To the student, we must ask that all of us take advantage of the many opportunities afforded to us here. Our criticisms of anything on campus are only legitimate if we are willing to use the things we ask for in a beneficial wa y. If there is something going on that interests us, we should readily take advantage of it. One of the more optimistic statements made in this review was articulated by Jo Harris Brenner, assistant academic dean, in regards to the cultural events she has helpeo organize. Said Brenner , "Our student attendance has been rising in a marked way over the last three years, and we are not discouraged ." That's great.

In recognizing that student apathy iS-a prominent trait on any college campus , we must respect the fact that there are many administrators and faculty members here who " are not discouraged ." Only with this attitude will our potential for excellence ever be readhed. Students must hel,Q_i_nthis quest through their concern and activity . Our evaluation is one way to express that concern. Said Dr. Joseph Romano , academic dean, "We develop ideals; we never reach ideals . Our ideals must always be.ahead of us . The biggest problem wQuld be if we stopped looking . We must keep evaluating, keep looking and always be aware of change ."

Favorable qualities of faculty and Students

by Rita McKelvey The ideal faculty member according to Mother Cabrini is an instructor who teaches in a firm, · yet loving manner. Education is the sharing of thoughts in which the authority of the teacher is integrated with the independence of the student.

That was Mother Cabrini'w view in the nineteenth century.

Today , according to Anthony Tomasco, associate professor of psychology , a self-conducted survey among Cabrini students shows the following characteristics most favorable in faculty members.

These qualities are inspiring class confidence, respecting student opinions, sensitivity to student difficulty, and interest in class progress. These qualities led students to describe faculty members as hardworking, friendly and helpful.

The ideal faculty member is hard to d~scribe according to faculty and students at Cabrini College. Here are some ideas.

Howard Buzzard, assistant professor of business administration, says that the ideal faculty member is dedicated, competent in his field, and can relate to the student.

Arthur Young assistant professor of English and communications, remarks tha the ideal faculty member

is an autonomous person who is loving and has a thirst for knowledge.

Cathy Kalbach, junior , says that the ideal faculty member is someone who is firm, yet fair in grading. He should not pamper the student. He should be concerned that the student is grasping the information, not just making good grades.

Mike Fenza , sophomore says the ideal faculty member is one who is always willing to help the student, is available to the student and is involved with campus activities .

Now that we have the ideal faculty member in mind, let's turn to the ideal student .

Mother Cabrini remarked in her writings that each perosn must have God as the center of his education. She also believed in cultural knowledge so that the student could benefit his religion and also his country.

Recently, the Cabrini College Curriculum Committee issued a model of the liberally educated student.

The favorable qualities of the student were: understanding of others, critical thinking, self-understanding, maturity and integrity. ·

Dr. Rugh Sower , associate professor of special education , remarks that the ideal student is one who has a quest for knowledge and sees something beyond grades.

Dr. Sharon Schwarze , chairperson of philosophy, says there are three types of students. These types are sieves, funnels and sponges. Funnels take information and let it slip right out. Sponges simply absorb all of the information and sieves take the information, sort out the best and discard the rest. The sieves are the best students according to Schwarze.

Donna Degnan, senior, says that the ideal student is one who is academically self -motivated and is involved in activities. He should be a leader and be friendly, out-going and honest.

Charles Cesare, junior, remarks that the ideal student should have a realistic attitude toward the world.

Now that we have the descriptions of both the ideal faculty member and the ideal student, we can go on to say that a direct correlation in qualities was proven through the data and interviews conducted.

Mother Cabrini wrote that education ·was an exchange because grace works in the heart of the pupil as well

as in that of the teacher .

In Tomasco 's report , he found that a lot of the ·qualities that were apparent in a favorable faculty member were also apparent in a favorable -student.

Schwarze points out this correla tion . " The common ground between the student and faculty is that the faculty is here because the student is here, " Schwarze said .

Sower also points out the similarities between the student and faculty member. She says that the qualities in both are almost complimentary . She points this out in interest-in-field, reading, and research. She also points out well-roundedness and interests in things beyond subject material.

Kalbach remarked that there is a direct correlation between the ideal qualities of faculty and students by using an example. She said that if a professor is excited about a subject, then a student gets excited . about a subject.

Does Cabrini have the ideal faculty member and ideal student? Most of the responses were torn in this question. The most common answer was some are ideal and some are not.

Sister Eileen Currie, president of Cabrini, said that we always expect utopia, but we are not perfect. She added that no one is perfect, you have to look at how far you have come in life.