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by Robin Larkins The final decision a&to whether or not Cabrini College will proceed with the construction of a new dormitory on campus is scheduled to be made at the October meeting of the college's board of trustees. If the board authorizes the project, John Heiberger, vice president for development, expressed the intent for a construction schedule that would provide the college with a completed dormitory by mid-August with students able to move into it by September, 1984. The idea of the new dormitory was first proposed at the May meeting of the board of trustees. An executive committee and a finance committee were formed to meet and review plans, cost and funding. Their last meetings before a board decision are scheduled to take place before the end of September. The final meeting of the Radnor Township Commissioners concerning the new building is also slated to take place before the October board meeting. According to Sister Eileen Currie, MSC, president of Cabrini College and ex-officio member of the board of trustees, "If all looks good, and provided there are no hitches, acceptance and approval will be recommended to the board. " Heiberger commented that the key issues before the board concerning the passing of the dormitory project are financing and future enrollment projections .
by Susan Baj and Lisa Di Santis Cabrini East, an off-campus dormitory, is this year's answer to the problem of dormitory over-crowding due to the increase of enrollment at Cabrini. The dorm is called Cabrini East. It is located 4.5 miles from the college's main campus, on Roberts Road in Bryn
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'The project was carefully done. I know we're doing things quickly, but six months is not too, too fast.' According to Heiberger, many different types of financial arrangements were reviewed . The financial committee decided that the best type of funding would be a mortgage arrangement with funding up to a certain level by the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart. He also added that reassurances of enrollment also seem strong. The intefl.t was expressed that the building be paid for with the money received from room and board fees students pay . Heiberger assured , "We would not increase fees specifically to pay for the building." The ajte of the proposed dormitory, which was designed by Joseph Hennessey, architect of the Wide. ner Center, is located east of the lower parking lot of Woodcrest directly off the residential boulevard. The structure itself consists of two buildings with a connecting enclosed breezeway. The wings are two stories tall each , with the total capacity of the entire structure being 124 students, including three resident assistants and a resident manager. According to Gus Nicoletti, director ofresident life, the gender of the dormitory has not yet been decided. The structure was designed to fit the needs of both men and women. Heiberger said that the gender of any residence on campus can vary from year to year depending on space needs. Whether or not the building will be air conditioned also has not been decided. The configuration of rooms are divided into suites of four double rooms grouped together . Each suite is equipped with bathroom facilities and a small study alcove. At the end of each wing are laundry room facilities. There is one large designated study area where many outlets are availabe allowing for the possible future inclusion of computer terminals in the room . There is also one large, glass enclosed lounge / TV area with a high cathedral ceiling for socializing and function purposes . more NEW DORM on 4
the residency staff at Cabrini realized there were going to be "space" problems for men as well as women this year. For example, it was discovered that 15-20 men would still be without housing facilities after placements were completed. Mary Ellen Lilly, assistant director of resident life, is also the resident manager of Cabrini East. According to Lilly, there will be intellectual, social, and cultural programs throughout the semester . Resident assistant Lou Klock and medical assistant Maureen McKenna are also residing at Cabrini East to help carry out programs and policies. The name Cabrini East was decided on simply as a result oflocation, according to Nicoletti . The dormitory has a well equipped lounge with a television and ping-pong table . It also has a study lounge and sports facilities including a swimming pool, tennis courts, and basketball courts. A laundry is also available . Cabrini East does not feature cafeteria or kitchen facilities. Students eat meals in the Cabrini College cafeteria . Students are enabled to arrive for classes , meals, etc. by shuttle vans. Some students are concerned, however, that transportation may become difficult during bad weather, such as snow. According to Nicoletti, this transportation inconvenience was cited as being perhaps the only real problem associated with Cabrini East . However, the van schedule has been given much attention and has undergone several revisions to meet the students ' needs. The shuttle vans run from 7 a.m . to midnight on weekdays . On weekends, the schedule varies slightly to meet different meal times and other activities on the main campus. "I thought it was going to be terrible at first going back and forth on the van ," freshmen Donna Capone said, ''but things are working out so far ." The residency tuition at Cabrini East is approximately $800 less than standard residency tuition . When asked if stude nts chose to re side at Cabri ni East, UHtt--t~-
Mawr. Cabrini students occupy the basement and first floor while students from Harcum and Villanova live on the upper floors. Cabrini East is the college's first co-educational dormitory . The men live on the first floor and the women live in the basement . Separate baths and suite facilities add to privacy. According to August Nicoletti, director of resident life,
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done by enrollment date. Some students did, however , ask to stay at Cabrini East even when dorm facilities were found for them on the main campus. "I like living here, because we're a big family, and we get along really well," transfer Lori Anderson said . The plans for another new dorm at Cabrini College are now in the process of being finalized . When asked of the possibility of this dorm being co-ed, Nicoletti said that it has been considered , but nothing is definite at this point . Cabrini East could possibly be a good model for future dorm facilities . Nicoletti said, "Cabrini East seems to be solidifying well , because it features a very congenial group of people." '
Parents,freshmen .. arriveat Woodcrest
Parents and upperclassmen helped freshmen move into Woodcrest on Sept. 7. The next two days were filled with activities aimed at welcoming freshmen into the Cabrini Community and planned by Director of Student Activities Colleen DiRaddo . A Special Freshmen Orientation Section Pullout is on page 7. (photo by John Doyle)
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The Student Government Association of Cabrini College brings readers up to date in this issue and every issue . As a campus service, SGA now publishes two full pages in every issue of Loquitur. The SGA section begins on page 10.
EstablishingCredit Establishing credit at a young age is important for better credit ratings in the future. Having a good credit rating during college is not impossible. Howard Buzzard, chairperson of the business department, and John Ziegler, junior, comment on establishing a good credit history in an article found on p3:ge 13.
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editorials NewWigwammanagementstartsslowly For the first two weeks of school the WigWam remained closed in the evening Despite a cha~ge from student to professional management, the hours of the hours from 4 p.m. until midnight when the campus is in need of services more WigWam snack bar remained inappropriate for student needs at the opening of than any other time of day. • the school year. We feel that the administrative decision to take control of the WigWam out of What about the evening students who come from work to class and want less the hands of student managers and the Director of Student Services and give it to than the full cafeteria dinner? Seiler's food service was a good one. What about residents who have no transportation with which to leave campus We feel that a student run business on campus was valuable to the students after the cafeteria closes? who ran it as well as to the student body. The WigWam, under student managThe WigWam remained closed on the day that freshmen arrived . Parents and ment, provided a necessary service to the student body while giving students students who wanted to avoid tremendous lines in the cafeteria were forced to go off campus for lunch . Freshmen were left on campus, their first night, with no Forthe firsttwo weeksof schoolthe WigWam snack bar opened to them . }
remainedclosedin the eveninghoursfrom4 p.m. untilmidnightwhenthe campusis in needof servicesmorethan any othertimeof day.
experience in business. Once the WigWam went into debt, however, it was difficult to get out. Full time students had neither the time nor the ability to successfully run a business. Colleen DiRaddo, director of student activities, admits her own inexperience in business and lack of time to oversee the student run WigWam. It was impractical of the administation to expect her to. Student managers were left with no viable support system to be accountable to. Therefore, the business failed. One of the many reasons for the shutdown of the student run WigWam given by members of the adminsitration was that hours were not suited to the needs of the campus community. This still remains the case.
The excuse is that work study hour are not yet set and that the full time manager that Seiler's employed could not train student workers in time to be opened for the 16 hours of service each day that Seile?s promised. We feel that the vacant hour during the first two weeks of school shoul~ ,have been considered while the change in management was still in the planning . -stages. For example, the college could have requested that Seiler's provide temporary personnel until the work study hours were filled. It is the college's responsibility acting through Sr. Christine Baltas , dean of students and Jim Keches, business manager, to make sure that the Wig Warn is opened immediately during all the hours that it is needed, not "possibly " two weeks later.
Last year Loquitur blamed student managers for the poor hours in the WigWam. This year we blame Seiler's and the college officials.
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As we begin the 1983-84 school year at Cabrini, we should realize the tremendous potential we have at hand. Maybe you are tired of reading about "potential" and "growth," but these are some of the positive notes about Cabrini and what better way to start off a new semester? The key word here is potential. For the past years, Cabrini has proved its potential. Student enrollment is up, plans for a new dorm are in the works, the campus is becoming computerized, new majors and programs are being added. Let us look at specifics. The English and communications department was revamped to provide graduates in the major with a better chance for success and employment. A new political science major was added this semester, and the masters program and the continuing education department allow for further study of chosen fields.
The key·word is potential What about growth? Just look around! When Cabrini first opened, the only buildings here were the Mansion and Grace Hall. Twenty-five years later, there are eight dorms, a new campus center, a library, Sacred Heart Hall and Rudy Rooyman's Counseling Center, a chemistry lab , and a chapel To top that off, a new dormitory is to be built. The fact that Cabrini even needs a new dorm say something about growth . Enrollment is up. That in itself is a real coup because enrollment for most small colleges is down. Cabrini East is nice alternative to off-campus housing.
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Opportunity for job can be found through career counseling Dear Editor, . I am writing in response to Fran Congileo's "Letter to the Editor" (published in the May 6th issue of Loquitur) which asked a valid question about the services offered by the Career Counseling Office. The lack of opportunity for on-campus interviews has not gone unnoticed by the Career Counseling Office. However, seniors at Cabrini represent a wide variety of career interests. Few recruiters offer opportunities which appeal to a wide range of students. To explain further, during the 1981-82 school year, three employers were scheduled to visit campus - the number of students registering for each were 3, 3, and 1. All but one recruiter cancelled because of lack of student interest. One student was hired by the third. The question of recruiters coming on campus to interview students is addressed in the Summer, 1983, issue of the "Journal of College Placement" as follows: "Colleges and universities across the country are asking, 'Where have all the recruiters gone?' Explanations abound the ecomony, the glut of graduates on the market, hiring · freezes, reduced hiring
So far, we have only really looked at academic and physical growth. When you are done studying and ready to relax, what do you do? There is the game room, althletic events, the tennis court, dances, clubs, committees. They are all there if you want to take advantage of them. The college offered an alternative to the usual lunch time madness by sponsoring a barbecue on the Mansion lawn followed by a performance by the rock group "The Heat ." Students spent their break lounging in the sun and shade listening to some good music. Such an event as th is just goes to prove that Cabrini ha s the true potential to provide some pleasant activities for its students. Sports should not be overlooked . Look at the men 's basket ball team-the Cavaliers. For the past therr years, the team has won the Keystone Conference Championship prompting their move up into the new "Little Five." That's a lot to say about a school that went co-ed only a few short years ago. All of our athletic teams , both men's and women's, are showing increased strength , partly due to the recruiting efforts of the coaches. The cafeteria is also showing improvement. They genuinel y try to help better serve the students. An example is the napkin notes the management encourages students to write so they will know what we students want and need. The above are only a few examples of Cabrini's growth and imporvement . Sound good? It can only get better in the future. The staff of the Loquitur hopes everyone will continue to help Cabrini take advantage of its tremendous potential. Good luck and have a good year!
needs. Even large institutions , with sought-after programs and well-estabCabrini College offers a "personalized lished reputations , feel the recruiting education " and provides opportunitie s for pinch , meaning that smaller institutions, personal growth and development rarely both private and public, face a serious cutfound at large schools. Likewise, the back of on-campus recruiting. potential is here for _greater individual Liberal arts colleges with fewer than assistance with career development - to 2,000 students have traditionally not those who seek it . Realistic planning and attracted many recruiters because of the preparation over four years can help one be difficulty in providing them with substanmore. ready to enter the job market upon tial pools of qualified students. Even at graduation. Workshops, programs, and larger colleges, in the 2,000-to-10,000 student range, a lack ofreputation or (lack of) individual counseling are offered to meet needs. For example, workshops and indilarge technically oriented curriculum disvidual assistance can aid in writing a courages recruiters ." resume. As a second example, interIn these economic times, one cannot viewers (both on and off campus) conexpect an employer to spend funds to interstantly express their desire fpr wellview a few interested Cabrini students when he can spend a comparable sum vis- . prepared interviewees. Attending workshops and following through with sugiting a larger school where he may pregested preparation can certainly help select (according to his own criteria, such students to perform successfully in interas grade point average) enough candidates views . Other opportunities, -such as jobto fill a full days schedule. hunt workshops and the Career ExperiIt is important that students understand ence Opportunity (January program with the philosophy and goals of the Career alumni), are also available. Counseling Office. Primarily, this office The Career Counseling Office will conendeavors to assist students in the career tinue to seek suitable recruiters and condecision making process and in learning tinue to refer job listings to appropriate skills necessary for the job hunt. Accordstudents. However, the thrust of the proing to statistics, the average person gram is an educational one. Hopefully, stuchanges jobs approximatly five times in a dents will see the need and participate lifetime. Consequently, it is important to actively. develop an understanding of the career Sincerely, decisionmaking process and to learn skills Donna Seckar for the jol>search, not only for now, but also Dir., Career Counseling for the future.
LOBUITUR CABRINI COLLEGE Loquitur is publ ished bi-w ee kly d uring th e school yea r by stude nts of Cab rini Co llege . Radnor . Pennsylvan ia 19087. Subscription price is $'Kl per year and is inc luded in the benefits secured by tu ition and student fees . Edttor: Barbara Bruhin News Edttor: D. 8. Field Perspective s Edttoc Tom Schul!z Gallery Edttors: Ann Belsky & Pam Clar k Features Edttoc Robin Larkins' Sports Edttor: Lisa DiSantis Photography Editor: John Doyle Business Manager : Brian Jensen Adviser: Dr. Jerome Zure)< Staff: Sandra Barone. Dave Satterlhwatte . Judy Buck. Doris Hlci<man, Beth Daly, Mary Beth Evich. Lucia Laurtto. Shelagh McG inn, Barbara Mongelli . Nancy Vaden . Bonnie Zischang, Sue BotLisa D'Ascenzo. Debfa Kidon. John McQueen . Valerie Niblack. Gia DiGimlniani . Michelle Bamber . Tom DeMattei~ Jose Roja~ Karen Labenz
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viewpoint barbara bruhin Education in the spot1ight At this moment in history, American education is in the spotlight. After over a decade of declining test scores and a growing illiteracy rate, American citizens are looking to educators and asking why? Educators on all levels are not letting the chance slip by. Since the National Commission on Excellence in Education released a report last April, pointing at the "rising tide of mediocrity" in American education, a national evaluation process has come alive. Ernest L. Boyer, a former United States Commissioner of education stated to the New York Times, "What we have is a rising tide of school reports." Subsequent research shows that the National Commission on Excellence in Education probably overstated its case. One report showed that significant gains in education have been made in the past few years, but primarily in the lower grades. It is the American high school that is in need of the most reform. Stemming from multitudes of school reports is a consensus in several major areas. Most agree that the place to start reform is in the curriculum. Researchers call for more emphasis on reading and writing, more mathematics and science, and for reviving the foriegn language requirement. High salaries and improved working conditions are suggested as a means for bringing better qualified people to the profession. Teachers allready in the classroom have been bombarded with criticism since the release of the April report. Recent reports are stating that the teacher is not always the one to blame. The endless teacher stikes across the country stand as evidence that something is wrong. A study dale on why teachers become teachers revealed three major reasons: a desire to work with young people, an interest in a certain subject, and a value for the significance of education in society. In the school situation, however, teachers are overloaded with endless bureaucracy, lunchroon duty and interuptions from the intercome system.
Teachers must be given time to grow in their profession. Student needs are constantly changing. A teacher who receives certification and never picks up another periodical or attends a convention that is not required by the district is failing in his or her profession. Teaching is a forever learning experience. Instead of pointing at the incompetency of the teachers we have, the present spotlight on education should point at improving the _situation in which these teachers work. They should be given more time during the school day to prepare lessons. Babysitting jobs such as lunchroom duty should be removed from their list of duties. They should have a larger say in what school curriculum should be. Above all they need room to grow in their profession. School districts have a right to ask their teachers to become more in voled in making way for.a constant flow of change in education. The curricula in many schools are stagnant; some have not been revised in years. Teachers may find themselves looking long and hard to even find a copy. Too often curricula are written in terms of what looks good on paper rather than what are the needs of the students at the moment. Books such as Silas Marner are kept in the classroom simply because long ago someone labled them classics. Even a rewriting of the curriculum every few years ends up in a reshuffling of the same material. The curriculum is then placed back on the shelf in its static position. Leaders in education call for a living curriculum, one that helps the students to live. Students needs are constantly changing. They have been for centuries. The curriculum must change with them. It must hold constant flexibility. A curriculum for high schools proposed in a recent and wellrespected report done by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching offers to help students get on with their lives. The greatest emphasis is placed on the mastery of English language, including writing, as the "central curriculum objective" for all students.
op1n1on tom schultz Meal linesconsistof four-way traffic To start off the new school year ori a negative note is usually not my style. I spent a good part of my summer thinking about my upcoming semester. I looked forward to the reunion with my schoolmates and the excitement of campus activities. I actually enjoy the thought of coming back to Cabrini.
The reason for the new meal lines seems to be that you can now get your hot food last and it will stay warmer for a longer period of time. This is probably a good idea. However, in their efforts to accommodate the students they may have made meal time slightly chaotic.
The tables are packed tightly together. Students have to turn sideways to squeeze through chairs. The design of table placement is very similiar to a rat's maze. The secret is finding the way out and manuevering without bodily harm or drop ping the tray.
To make matters worse, there is always a cross traffic Suddenly, when I arrived at school, one of the most dras- passing through the meal lines. Students who want to sit on The salad bar has not changed much from last year. It is tic changes I noticed this year was the cafeteria. The the other side of the cafeteria or take their trays back to be still in the same position in the middle of the cafeteria, but washed must pass through the line to get to the other side. for some reason it seems out of place. The bar is the first stop change was not necessarily for the better. Students have to push and squeeze through the line to get students are supposed to niake and then go on to their hot First, the serving line was completely different from last to their destinations. So, now there are people going in and food, but many students are afraid of losing their place in semester. Instead of creeping along the wall on the west out and back and forth all in one small area. A traffic light the line and ~void going to the salad bar until after they have picked up their entree. side of the cafeteria (the parking lot side), we walk to the may soon have to be installed to solve the problem. center of the cafeteria and take a sharp left turn. After a quick stop at the utensil rack, we have to walk past the Some students, who usually enjoy salads, have gone to salad bar and continue through the entrance to the serving I hope so, because I hate the salad bar less this semester than last year. These stuarea. Everyone there slows down at one soda machine and to go to a meal and feel dents want to avoid the "hassle" of pressing through the inches on to get their entree. meal line to pick up a salad. like I am driving on the After being served, students finish picking up the rest of their beverages and leave the serving area. However, I just want to point out that changes do not always instead of going out the exit, most of the students prefer to It also seems there are many tables in one area. Now that leave via the entrance to the serving area. This means there are two sections of the cafeteria, it is difficult to d¡ecide achieve their desired goals. The cafeteria may simply need there is a congestion of two way traffic in one area of the which side to sit on. If you decide to sit on the far side of the to be rearranged or reaorganized once again. I hope so, cafeteria. Students are going in and coming out in one cafeteria, you run the chance of feeling alienated from the because I hate to go to a meal and feel like I am driving on rest of the cafeteria. the Schuylkill Expressway. entrance.
what do you think Due to the overflow of residents on campus, administration has instituted temporary off-campus housing. The temporary facility was
Lou Klock, senior I think it's a pioneering stage in Cabrini in the fact that we're experimenting with co-ed dorms. This facility may be a base for future Cabrini housing facilities.
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rented from Harcum Junior College and is located in Bryn Mawr. The building houses women students on
one floor and men students on another. Reporter Lisa D'Ascenzo inter-
Judy Buck,junior, I think it's a good idea to Stepbanie Reevey, freshman I love Cabrini have co-ed dorms but Cabrini East is too East. I think it's very nice except for the problem of getting back and forth from far off campus if you don't have a car. Cabrini to here.
viewed Cabrini students to find out what they thought about Cabrini East as an alternate living arrangement.
Stephen Westhead, sophomore, I think it's great. The rooms are nice and Gus has been very accomodating. He's here often helping us out.
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Seiler'stakes.over Wigwam by Barbara Bruhin Operation of the WigWam, a previously student run food sei.vice on campus has been taken over by Seiler's of Massachusetts, the college's present dining service. The turnover occurred late in the summer after a total shutdown of the WigWam by the Office of Student Services on July 13. ''They were running on a deficit," according to Jim Keches, college business manager who aided the administration in the switch to Seiler's. "The school felt it shouldn't have to keep subsidizing them." Keches further cited poor service and bad hours as reasons for the shutdown. Seiler's put in a bid for control of the Wig Warn according to Colleen DiRaddo, director of student activities. In accepting the bid, the college asked for good service, cohsistent hours and a consistent menu at an affordable price. Seiler's is working under the school's direction Keches said. Donna Gerhard is employed by Seiler's to manage the WigWam. Gerhard has had 19 years experience in food service and management. Gerhard is in charge of hiring and overseeing work~s, ordering supplies and keeping the books. Gerhard began work on Sept 7 and opened for business on September 8. Hours are to be weekdays from 8 a.m. until midnight and weekends from 8 p.m. to midnight. The first week of school, Gerhard was unable to remain opened during evening hours because of an inability to hire and train enough workers.
Work study students had been removed from the WigWam after the summer of1982 because of an excess of work study hours put in and because of cutbacks in goverment allocations for the following year Keches said. A slight increase in government allocations to the college for this year enabled the college to use the WigWam as an employment opportunity offered only to work study and work grant students according to Keches. "The college will save money ifwe use work study and work grant students," Keches said:·"We pay work study wages and get reimbursed 80 percent of that from the government. We should be able to make a small profit." According to DiRaddo, who worked directly with Gimpel until the time of the shutdown, the WigWam has had a history of financial problems. photo by Karen Labenz "We need business expertise to run a business, "DiRaddo Seiler's Wigwam Manager Donna Gerhard said. "We just didn't have that kind of skilled help availMike Gimpel, who resigned his position as student man- able."DiRaddo stated that her own inexperience in busiager of the WigWam before the shutdown, claimed to have ness. combined with student inexperience resulted in an been met with too much work and not enough support from ineffectively run business. "Students need someone prethe Office of Student Services. "We started off in a bad way sent and experienced to be accountable to," DiRaddo said. because of last years managers," said Gimpel who worked According to Bill Haile, manager of Seiler's food service as assistant manager of the WigWam last .year. "We ended on campus, Seiler's took over the management of the Wigup a lot better than we started but we still had a deficit to Wam as a service to tbe college. "We are not there as a profit work with from the previous year." making company," Haile said. "We're charging back our "A major problem was that we could not afford to hire costs of managing it to the college. Any costs above that go enough people to keep the service up to par," Gimpel said. to the college."
New Admissionsstaffsets a goal of 200 + by D.B. Field Many of the departments on campus have gone through changes in personnel, but none as extreme as the admissions department. There is an almost entirely new admission staff at Cabrini College. The new
New Director of Admissions John Dzik photo by Erick Gavalis
director of admissions is John Dzik. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in elementary education from West Chester State College in 1972. After which he taught at Upper Darby Elementary School. "I was the first male kindergarten teacher in Delaware County." , Dzik is definitely I!_Ota "new face" on
campus. He has been here four years and is perhaps better know the director of men's athletics and head coach of Cabrini's men's basketball team. (Positions which he still holds along with admissions director.) The most recent addition to the department is Assistant Admissions Director Athony Ferraraccio. Two of his main responsibilities are to oversee recruitment and college days. · Ferraraccio was a business administration major at St. Francis of Loretto. He received.his bachelor's in 1978. Most of his experience has taken place at St. Francis, where he has worked in their admissions department since 1980. His first day as assident admissions director will be Saturday. Under Ferraraccio are the three admission counselors. First there is Kevin Brennan, who comes from St. Joseph's University. His bachelor's degree is in Industrial relations which deals with personnel management. During his sophomore, junior, and senior years he worked as a photographer for St. Joseph's public relations department before graduating in 1983. Next is Admissions Counselor Suzanne Hauss. Before coming to Cabrini Hauss work in the admission department of a business school. She graduated from Villanova in 1981 where she gave tours for admissions. Her bachelor's is in English and communications. Laura Niewig is the third admissions counselor. She attended Wooster College in Ohio. For the past three years she h~s also worked, as a student, for the admissions department. Like Brennan, Niewig
graduated in 1983. Her degree is in psychology. According to Dzik, the new admissions staff has set the goal of bringing in a 200 or more fre.shmen class. ''We want to attract a good, large, productive class. I feel the new residency hall will relieve the present crowding problem." When asked how he would be able to handle three demanding positions at once Dzik responded, 1'It's a matter of priorities. Obviously, admissions will come first then athletics then basketball." As for a conflict of interest, Dzik said, "When I went before the 'search committee' [a group of faculty and administrators who picked the new admissions staff] , I said that if they had any reservations about me being athletic's director to express them. No one did, so I continued with the committee's interviews." Dzik went on to explain that even if he wanted to admit a student who was atheletically talented but academically weak, he could not. When an applicant lacks academically, he or she is automatically refered to the admissions committee. They make the final decision as to whether or not the person is accepted. According to Brennan, former Recruitment Director Carol Scarcelle is now working for the Heath Publishing Co. As for the two former admissions counselors, Judy Brogden is in Spring Garden College's admissions department, and Maryann Ribick works for the Burroughs Co. in Wayne. Former Director of Admissions Frank Willard is presently still looking for a job,
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because he spent his last few monthes at Cabrini working on th~ear's admissions calender. ''I handed in my resignation in midApril, because I was very unhappy with the Cabrini East situation. By the time I left, we had already lost more that 12 stu-
Former Director of Admissions Frank
Willard photo by Mark M. Magner
dents as a result of it," Willard said. He added that he felt that his position as admissions director was not properly defined by the college. Willard left Cabrini at the end of June. Scarcelle left two weeks later, and the rest of the staff two weeks after that.
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Cabrini College is now eq1,1ipped alleviating paper work and promoting with a new computer system that will efficiency. McEvilla also said that ensure more effective inter-office comFinancial Aid will begin a Scholarship munication and more accurate hanSearch program with the computers. dling of college data. The campus wide · This will be a tremendous advantage computer system has recently been forCabrinistudentssincethiscanbea installed in ten Cabrini offices. costly service if obtained otherwise. Cabrini students will feel the posiIncoming Cabrini candidates will be tive effects of the system. According to affected also, according to John Dzik, Robert Fetterhoff, registrar, students admissions director. The new computcan look forward to "shorter and faster ers will aid in processing prospective . registration lines, and better recordstudent inquiries, as well as in mass ing of grades." Fetterhoff also said mailings. that although the exact registration As to how the new computer system procedure is not yet known, there will will affect Cabrini financially, James probably be a location change from Keches, business manager, said it will Holy Spirit Library to the Sacred have a "less than one percent effect" on Heart classrooms. the total budget. McEvilla agreed that Although the computer hardware it would not cause a rise in Cabrini's arrived five weeks late due to a backtuition, adding that it may even help log of orders by the Wang company, to keep tuition down. According to Fetterhoff said that there is a posKeches, the computers were financed sibility of using the computers to run by a five-year loan. preregistration in November. They The final decision as to which commay also be used to process this semesputer system to purchase was made by ter's grades. Sister Eileen Currie, MSC, president Arlene McEvilla, financial aid ofCabriniCollege. Thisdecisionwas director, said that the computers will made 'on the suggestion of a commitaid students in the College Work tee, headed by Keches, after they anaStudy and Job Squad programs by lyzed all of the syste~s available for
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Cabrini. The particular Wang computer system which Cabrini obtained, was decidedly the best overall with enough expansion capability for the future. There had been a one-day training program on the use of the Wang computers. Al though more training is planned, Dzik said that in genei:al, he was not pleased with the ·schedule of implementation and training that Cabrini received. Since the computers arrived later than planned, the conversion plans are behind schedule. Fetterhoff said that he is optimistic, and although he would like to "see everything functioning this semester, in situations like this, the conversion does not always run smoothly." According to Keches it will take time for all of the changes to be made, but he feels that the conversion is going very well. The offices included in the campuswide computer system are the Academic Dean, Admissions, Alumni/ Development, Business, Continuing Education, Student services, Financial Aid, Maintenance, Registrar, and the office of the President.
the building. Glass enclosed stairs, a vending area, and ·a guest apartment are also features of the new building. The entire structure is handicapped accessible. According to Nicoletti, the primary concerns of the residencystaffaretoprotecttheprivacyoftheliving quarters for the students, to provide a manageable and controllable situation for the residency staff and to provide areas necessary for programming in the dorm. Regarding the whole course of activities which has been taking place since the May meeting of the board of trustees, Sister Christine Marie Baltas, dean of students, commented, "We did our homework in investigating the trend of new dorms in the area. We gained some valuable ideas from new dorms at places like LaSalle and St. Joe's. We feel the design will add a new dimension to the variety of residency we already have and at the same time will blend in with the natural features of the location." Currie said, " The project was carefully done. I know we're doing things quickly but six months is not too, too fast." She continued about the planning process, "Not only does everybody get excited, but people are also willing to compromise for the best of the whole project." Heibergerconcludedhiscommentsbystating, "We were rushing like crazy all summer to get this whole thing done so that by next September people can move in."
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NE\NS BRIEFS Debbie Kidon Studentservices changes party policy by Becam~e of the problems faced during Parents
There will be a field hockey game and a soccer game. During half-time of the field hockey game, the annual Homecoming festivities, including the homecoming court and the decorated cars of the dorms and commuters will take place. There will also be a campus barbecue on the athletic field, which is another new feature of Parents Weekend. In the afternoon, there will be displays by different departments and there will also be a lecture given by Dr. Jolyon P. Girard, professor of history and chairperson of the history departittent. The President's Reception will precede the annual dinner, which has been extended to three hours allowing students with and without their parents to eat. There will also be student talent during these hours for entertainment. The last major change is that the dance will be held in the gymnasium to allow for the larger amount of parents and students who will be attending. Entertainment will be provided by a disc jockey who will cater to the musical likes of both the parents and the students. There will also be three cash bars . On Sunday, October 16, Mass will be held, followed by brunch .
Weekend last year, many new changes and activities will be seen during Parents Weekend 1983. The major difference in Parents Weekend, an annual function organized by Kappa Sigma Omega, Cabrini's service organization, will be that the entire campus community will be involved, instead of just the students whose parents are attending . In past years, students whose parents could not attend were left out of most of the activities such as the dinner and the dance. There were also prob.lems in scheduling sporting events. During the 1982 weekend, only last minute efforts provided a field hockey home game . In the Oct.15, 1982 issue ofLoquitur, it was stated most of the administration and students involved According to Karen Labenz, sophomore class president, Mary Powers in the planning of Parents Weekend assumed that (elected vice president of the sophomore class ) was unable to return this year a game had been scheduled . due ,to a lack of money. Therefore, the class was missing an officer. This year, Parents Weekend is full of activities On Sept. 12 self nomination posters were place in the Widener Center and and noticeable changes. the Cafeteria. When they came down on the Sept. 19 there were six candiBeginning on Saturday, Oct. 15, 1983, a hospi dates; Mary Beth Cunney, Lori Pilarz , Denis Bourgeau, Chris DeNardo , tality center will be set up in the Widener Center Belinda Bainbridge, and Laura Firely . Lounge for parents to pick up tickets for the weekVoting occured Sept. 20 through 23. Results were scheduled to be formally end activities and as a general 'information center. announced at Friday's dinner (Sept. 23). The winner was to be informed before dinner . Elections for junior and sophomore commuter representatives also had to be held, because no one ran last year . Sign up posters were also put up on Sept . 12 but were stolen by Sept . 19, according to SGA Vice President Marie Hunsberger (also elections committee chairperson ). County Office of Services for the Hunsberger replaced the posters on the 19th and the sophomore commuter by Beth Daly Aging (COSA), in Media. repre路sentative poster was stolen the very next day. During the past year , the "Cabrini College will provide "I then had both posters placed in the student services office," Hunsberger Cabrini College Communicaexplained . "Then I put up signs telling students, if they wanted to sign up to tions department has received assistance in shaping the congo to that office. From now on all self nomination posters will be placed two grants which have enabled tent for cable television and in supplying the technical equipthere." the Cabrini television studio to ment and expertise in order to take on new projects. produce the program ," accordA grant of $10,000 was donated in the name of Ethel ing to Dr. Jerome Zurek , chairLoquitur has won its fifth consecutive first-class award from the Associated Sergeant Clark Smith which Collegiate Press , the national rating service for college newspapers , for the enabled the comunications 1983 spring semester. 'Cabrini College will department to purchase television equipment , including test provide assistance in equipment, sets, and a back-up 路shaping the content recorder. The equipment purRobert Fetterhoff is the new registrar for Cabrini College. Fetterhoff comes chased is necessary to accomfor cable television to the campus from the registrar's office of West Chester State University , plish cable programming proand in supplying the where he is presently attending graduate school. He graduated from For- duced by the communications dham University in 1977, where he earned a bachelor 's degree in English . department. technical equipment The Commonwealth of PennFetterhotrs duties as registrar include maintaining academic records, organizing registration events , implementing academic policies, and over- sylvania has granted $15,000 to and expertise in order Cabrini College so that a series seeing the drop/add course policy. to producethe of eleven cable programs on, Fetterhoff finds Cabrini quite friendly. "There is better personal relationprogram.' ship between students, administrators , and instructors ," he said. "So far , I'm about, and for the elderly can be produced. The cable programs pleased, and I expect to stay at least four years. " will be conducted as student class projects for the Television person of the English and comProduction class, taught by munications department, who Cabrini Colege will hold its seventh annual High School Marching Band Catherine Yungmann, lecturer obtained the grl!-nts with the Festival Saturday (Oct. 1) at 2 a.m. on the soccer field. The high schools that in communications. The cable assistance of John Heiberger, are scheduled to participate are Cardinal O'Hara, Garrett Valley, Harriton, shows will be produced in con- vice president for development. junction with the Delaware Penncrest, Upper Darby Township, and possibly Arch Bishop Carroll. The production of the cable pro"The party policy rule has not changed," Director of Resident Life Gus Nicoletti explained, "but the requirements for approval of a party have change." Last year to get authorization for a party, a 21-year-old student had to summit a quest list to Nicoletti. If people under 21 were on the list, a separate non-alcoholic beverage had to be served along with the alcoholic beverage. This year ifthere is alchol at the party, everyone on the quest list has to be 21 or older. The student services staff decided to make this change at their weekly meeting on Sept.14, because they had questions concerning the legal liability of last year's policy. ''This is how the rule stands now," Nicoletti said, "but we intend to continue to look into the matter."
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grams will begin approximatl y Nov. 1 and one program should be finished every two weeks until the completion of the series . Copies of the program will be evaluated and then the tapes will be made available to the other social service agencies throughout the state of Pennsylvania. The programs will be used as devices to make the public aware of the elderly as valuable members of the community , some of the problems the elderly face, and the services avaliable to the elderly . Demand for such public awareness messages is shown by the fact that the shows produced this year are a second installment to twenty half-hour programs produced last year by the Cabrini College Communications department.
Cabriniholds seventh band festival
Get Involved! Check out our agenda: Tonight, 9 p .m. in the Widener Center gathering area TED STERANKO brings his musical and singing talent 路back to Cabrini . Sterenko returns to Cabrini where he was well received by the campus community back in 1981. Popular songs from such artists as Jim Croce, Neil Diamond , Paul Simon, Kat Stevens , James Taylor, the Beatles and many more are sure to be enjoyed. Don 't miss this one! Tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 1) is PHILLIEMANIA NIGHT at Veterans Stadium where the Philadelphia Phillies take on the Pittsburg Pirates. Cabrini is providing two vans to bring our own fan appreciation crowd to the Vet if transportation is needed. See Colleen DiRaddo for details. Sunday, Oct. 2 is the Annual Band Festival. Please welcome our many guests by preparing the dormitories and other campus facilities in order and open to tours. Next Weekend is DEANS FALL HOLIDAY! Enjoy it to the fullest. Coming in two weeks on Oct. 22 is THE FACULTY AND STUDENT TALENT SHOW! in the little theatre at 8 p.m. Students and faculty belonging to their respective academic departments are asked to "Get Their Act Together". See Colleen DiRaddo to sign up your act. Plan now]
Participate!
The cable project will be produced by Yungmann and directed by 1983 graduate Debbie Jablonski.
SupportYourLocal Sophomore! This is indeed an importantyear for the sophomoreclass as well as the seniors. In order to give our big brothers and sistersthe proper farewellthat'they deserve,we need the support of the entire Cabrini community.While the responseto our efforts has been great so far, it is vital that this support continues.Our plans have been set and this year's Sophomore/SeniorFarewellis scheduledfor April 13th at St. David's Inn. With your help, it is sure to be a night to remember! Thanks for your continuedsupport.
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A buddingRoseblossomsat Cabrini by Gia DiGiminiani In her room at Maguire House, one can find the desk of Rose Battiato piled high with stacks of books ranging in subject matter from microbiology to computers , and a sign hanging overhead which appropriately embodies her philosophy, "STUDYING: COME BACK LATER!"
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Rose Battiato is a senior biology major , who has attained a number of achie vements while attending Cabrini College, the most recent of which is an aprentice ship at the Alfred L DuPont Institute in: Wilmington, Delaware this past summer . At the DuPont Institute , Battiato worked -â&#x20AC;˘ in the field of pediatric orthopedic medicine where she gained clinical and research experience. She first learned of the job through a Cabrini graduate who is currently employed at the institute, and last spring, she received word of her acceptance into the program. As part of her orientation process, she
started out in the medical library and radiology, but soon worked up into the areas of physical and occupational therapy, the child life and outpatient departments, and the operating room. Battiato commented on the program, "It got me interested in orthopedic work, and I saw the other less glamorous aspects of the medical field." As an apprentice, Battiato was assigned two doctors with which to work, one of whom, Dr. Pizzutillo , had a great influence upon her work . The experience culminated in the presentation of a research project for a panel of forty-five doctors. Battiato's project was entitled , "Diastematomy: A Retrospective Study and Prelim inary Report ." In laymen 's terms, thi s refer s to a bony structure which separate s the spinal cord into two parts. During the school year , Battiato keeps active at Cabrini as a medical assistant to Mary Mulligan, R.N., campus nurse. She also serves as vice-president of campus ministry, orientation and peer counselor, dorm counselor, and as a member of Kappa Sigma Omega. Battiato is a member of the Biology Honor Society, and has also been a recipient of the Dean 's List Award and the Rinaldi Science Award.
Rose Battiato , senior, reflects on her four years here and concludes , "Cabrini is what you make it. " (Photo by John Doyle)
Tanya Bolcar , senior , Batti at o's roommate of three years, stated , "Rose is a perfectionist when it comes to school work . She 's a dedicated worker , she 's open minded, not afraid to speak her mind , and a great roommate ."
Aft er graduati on , Battiato is looking foward to a year of working in research with a possibility of medical school the following year. Says Battiato , "I enjoy science . Sometimes it kind of stunts your creativity because everything is so calculating, but I like it . It's interesting ."
Feature:Englishand communications , Departmentinitiatescareerdevelopmentprogram by Sandy Barone The English and communications department has introduced a new career goal program for all of its department majors. Members of the English and communications department, including Dr. Jerome Zurek, chairman of the department; Dr. Marice Bezdek, Arthur Young, Dr . Marilyn Johnson, and Dr. Valerie Hollis, were all present. Zurek opened the meeting by stating that the members of the department were instituting several new features in the department this year. He went on to say that several departmental awards were being introduced . The (Jepartment will now be acknowledging several seniors graduating with distinction rather than one which was the policy in the past. This award would be based on students academic work and the students professional growth and development within the major. The second type of award that wi11be given to seniors is a departmental leadership award. This award will be based on contribution to departmental activities. Beginning last semester, the department worked steadily on developing what they have now called a Career Development Program. Zurek went on to explain why there was a need for such a program. "We often saw, not just at Cabrini, but in general, seniors graduating from college entering a job market with ten percent unemployment in
which we know the competition for jobs in Communications in very keen." ''These students had very little real preparation for an active job search. Sure, they majored in English and Communications here, but we didn't feel they had enough to translate their course related work and their activities
What the department came up with was a four year career development program with goals for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors . Departmental requirements beyond the required courses were also initiated. , One of the most significant changes the department has introduced is the year-end report . Each year, the students will individually provide a written report which will explain how they have met the specific goals outlined to that year. Themes were chosen for each year, the freshman theme being self-evaluation and exploration. Johnson reviewed 'Thedepartmentrealizedthata revised the goals for this class stating , ''You will not just drift programwouldmakethe fouryearsat through this year. You will be able to focus on the various and use them to enhance youself and your job Cabrinimorevaluableand makethe opportunities skills ." studentsa betterindividual forfuture Freshman Diane Tacconelli said, "It will get more people involved as well as get the students to think about career employers.' decisions and what direction they are going into ." The theme for the sophomore class is clarification and information gathering about the career of interest. Bezdek reviewed the goals for this class adding, "You should be work into the terms that employers might understand. We using your sophomore year to clarify, first of all, your direcalso felt that the job search was really a last minute affair." tion in the department. We hope this program will teach The department realized that a revised program would you how to find information, deal with that information, make the four years at Cabrini more valuable and make the and how to use it effectively. We hope to help you to take control of your own lives." students a better individual for future employers.
Roomiesstay togetherfor better,for worse by Bonnie Zischang Part of the college experience is learning to live with a roommate. Most freshmen on the Cabrini Campus are challenged to adjust to living with two roommates. During the Orientation program, Freshmen were given some helpful "Triple Tips" which explains how to cope with two roommates instead of one. "Triple Tips" suggests that a threesome should sit down the first day or two and discuss each other's likes .and dislikes, habits and mood tendencies. Communication is important in any roommate situation because it alleviates some pressure that can build up and cause more complicated problems. Tori Ryan, Woodcrest resident manager explains, "There are already adjustment problems such as living away from home for the first time, sharing living space with one or two new roommates, and trying to establish a sense of independence for themselves. They shouldn't allow roommate tension to develop because of lack of communication." Ryan believes that although living with two roommates takes some getting used to, the triple situation is very liveable. "There is a lot of maturation involved in learning how to live with two other people," Ryan said. The most common fear that Ryan finds among new roommates is that they are not the best of friends immediately. "It takes time to develop a close, trusting _ friendship," added Ryan, "and meanwhile it is a good idea for them to seek out other
friends and different interests ." Although first and second floor Woodcrest is all triples with few excep tions, Ryan believes that "there have been few problems so far and none that could not be solved." How long will assigned roommates stay together? Statistics show that about one
half of the roommates that are put high school but never expected to room together in the first year stay together . together. One good example of that is Lorrie Palcik "We knew each other but weren't close and Beth Ann DiMondo, seniors, Lanshe friends before we became roommates. House. â&#x20AC;˘ That's what made it really work out," said Palcik and DiMondo have been together Palcik. She said that they always had for four years. They attended the same great communication. Palcik added, "She's someone I can really trust, we can confide in each other." DiMondo agrees strongly that the most important thing between two roommates is communication . "Sure," she said, "we have our disagreements but we always talk it out ." DiMondo believes that "respect is very important, especially of the other's needs." The two roommates have separate lives and different interests but are still close confidantes. DiMondo adds, "In four years, I've adopted alot of her habits ¡ and she's adopted a lot of mine." They even have matching bedspreads and sheets. This is not to say that they never have disagreements. "Even the best of friends have moments when they clash," said Palcik. The reason Mike Fenza and Tom Schultz, Sullivan House have been roommates for three years is because they are involved in different activities. Fenza comments, "I am a business/accounting major and Tom is an English/communications major. So our paths don't cross during the course of the day." They each have a different scope of friends and are not constantly Lorrie Palcik and Beth Ann DiMondo, seniors, survive the test of time as they seeing each other all of the time, Fenza enter into their fourth year of rooming together. (Photo by John Doyle) said. -
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FreshmenOrientation 'OrientationOrdeal' helpsnew students by Virginia Smith The morning of Sept. 6, we potential freshmen at Cabrini College rose with nervous anticipation (or dread) in preparation for the "Orientation Ordeal." We each knew our lives would become radically altered during the next two days-and there was no escaping it. By 9 a.m., the campus was swarming with us confused "frosh" and our parents, who were cheerfully assisted by people in white shirts, blue shorts and visors. These upperclassmen, who answered every question before we could ask it, were dubbed "team leaders ." That night, we attended a Welcome Back Dinner seated with our teams . This affair came complete with tablecloths, a delectable buffet and service by the administration. Dinner was a freshmen favorite for another reason-the after-dinner show. Upperclassmen performed hilarious skits depicting freshmen life with memorable moments by Bert ("I pity the fool!") Siwak and the Woodcrest Women's Choir . Reveille Wednesday morning seemed too early no matter how late you got to eat breakfast , but who could sleep in that sweltering heat anyway?
The day was a busy one packed with rotations-mini lectures introducing us to the campus' many facets. Students particularly enjoyed Jolyon Girard's lecture on History for the Study Skills and the Getting to know you Library Search/Contest. Those who filled out a questionnaire the fastest won balloons , records, and gift certificates. At the Community Barbecue that evening, we freshmen had the chance to mingle ¡ with upperclassmen while enjoying backyardgrilled cooking. Following that was what many freshmen deemed the "main highlight" -the Scavenger Hunt. Teams had to run to various locations asking upperclassmen specific quiestions about the college . The whole scene resembled a Keystone Cops movie with people bumping into each other , running in one door, out another and forgetting to write down answers . The non-stop roster of activities kept new student s from feeling homesick and also from getting too rowdy. The family feeling made the campus homey , especially when we heard team leaders and big brothers and sisters say , "Now remember , if you ever need some help , or a friend to talk to , I'll be there ." The ''Together we can make it " theme was very apparent .
DiRaddobreaksice in new position as activitiesdirector by Robin Larkins "A whole new dimension of freshness and vitality has been added to the office of student activities," according to Sister Christine Marie Baltas, MSC, dean of students. Baltas is speaking of Colleen Bolte DiRaddo, the newly appointed director of student activities , who assumed office in mid July after serving in the position on an interim period since mid April when former director Marcy Nadel left Cabrini in order to have a baby . From the time she assumed office only temporarily, to the time she was hired and up until the present, "Colleen has built on what we had and added the interest and motivation needed to search out new and innovative forms of activities," according to Baltas. A prime example of this is the masterminding of the 1983 orientation program, which experienced a major reorganization and overhaul this summer. The plan for the program, which DiRaddo feels is such a "key event in the life of any freshman," encompassed the theme of "Together we can make it." DiRaddo said the theme was chosen "to try to build a sense of community among the freshmen with the rest of the college and to bring out the point that you do need other people to make it at Cabrini or anywhere." In order to bring this ideal out fully and openly to the freshmen, DiRaddo first had to instill it in the minds of the team leaders who were responsible for the freshmen during their first few days at Cabrini . The training of these orientation counselors included extensive application processes, group dynamics instruction, and overall sharpening ofleadership skills, all based on psychological and sociological principles . "It's a great learning ¡experience for everyone involved," said DiRaddo . "It teaches how to accomplish a specific agenda in a short period of time in a way
that affects the rest of the year and how that freshman class interacts. " Regarding specifics, the introductory newsletter, the parents program, ice breakers, rotations and the scavenger hunt are all some unique and successful features from this year's orientation which DiRaddo would like to see carried over in orientation tradition through the years. In summing up the effect of the whole program in general , DiRaddo said, "If the students were tired when it was all over, that was good. The idea was to saturate them with as much as we could during the short period of orientation time we had with them." DiRaddo admits, however, that there was one aspect of orientation which she didn't plan ahead for. Regarding the evaluation process , she honestly admits in a low voice, "I didn't plan ahead . I forgot the pencils." As a result of the mistake, only about one fourth of the evaluations were returned by the freshmen team members. Aside from planning orientation, DiRaddo has experienced an extremely eventful year for herself. When she temporarily assumed duties as director of student activities, she was already serving as resident manager of Woodcrest Hall. If handling two jobs weren't enough, she was also in the process of completing her masters of science degree studies at Villanova Uniyersity in counseling and human relations. On top ofall these duties and responsibilities, she was also preparing for her June 4 wedding to Jim DiRaddo , a doctor in counseling with a specialty in relations and family dynamics, who also aided in the parents program aspects of Cabrini's orientation. With orientation over and the school year in full swing, DiRaddo looks ahead to her office as director of student activities, which includes being responsible for all of the time which students spend outside the classroom .
!( ~ Peter the Leader was the mascot for the Leadership Conference which was orientation for the orientation staff.
Colleen DiRaddo, newly appointed director of student activities, was responsible for the reorganization of the freshmen orientation program .(left) DiRad<;Jotrains orientation counselors in leadership skills. (above)(Photo by John Doyle)
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Parents, freshmen and upperclassmen all aid in the move into Woodcrest.
Orientation cou_nselorJoanne Lumpkin, junior, guides her team on a scavenger hunt aimed at helping freshmen to become acquainted with the campus.(Photo by John Doyle)
Loretta O' Fria,freshman, arrives with h orientation.
Admissionssums up fac by Ann Belsky Anther group of scurrying freshmen is invading the Cabrini acreage. By far the largest-191-the class of1987 also seems to be the most diverse in interests and activities. The following is a composite of this year's freshmen class:
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From where? Juniors Eileen Herbig (left) and Denise Travis, Woodcrest RAs, direct a student to her new home. (Photo by John Doyle)
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Extracurricular Yearbook Newspaper Magazines Theater Band Chorus Dance Nursing Volunteers -Clubs: Language Pep Ski Science FBA Forensics Key Art Math
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"I pity the fool!" Mr. T (Bert Siwak, center, said as he met his roomates during the freshmen's first dinner skits. David Field was roomate Fred Rogers and Matt Garrison was Nerd. (Photo by John Doyle)
In a play presented to freshmen by upperclassmen, Mr. and Mrs. Whiner (Gerard Lennon and Robin Larkins) try to console daughter Patty Hinke as she prepares to enter Cabrini. Patty's boyfriend . Todd Lubner(Martin Clancy) mourns his loss as Barbara Bruhin tries to 路 escape the confusion. (Photo by John Doyle)
arents on the first day of freshmen
about the class路of '87 Sports Basketball Soccer Volleyball Lacrosse Tennis Cross Country Softball Wrestling Field Hockey Golf Cheerleading Intramurals
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Elementary ED Accounting Med Tech Psychology Early Childhood Computer Science Biology History English Pre-Law Pre-Nursing Physical Therapy Math Political Science Nursing Social Work Studio Art Individual Major
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Honors American Classical League All-State Chorus International Thespian Society
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Are Doing? Majors Undecided Communications Business Special ED
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-There were 10 Homecoming Queens -One freshman worked for a prison systern over the summer -Another started a chapter on Students Against Drunk Driving in her high school -A baton twirling teacher competed for the National Twirling Association -One student won 10 national awards in writing and journalism
Jeff Kardos gets some last minute lessons on folding clothes from his mom the first day. (Photo by John Doyle)
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Presidentaddressesstudent bocly I would like to address the entire Cabrini community, particularly the students, from my position as president of your student government association for the 1983-84 school year. Before I begin to fully explicate my dreams, hopes and goals for SGA, I'd like to instill in you a philosophy which we hope to follow for the upcoming year, which is aimed at you, the students of Cabrini College- the reason behind any forum of student representation which exists at all. For without you, "Alone we dream," but with your support, input and ideas, "Together we can create ." In a nutshell , that is my goal for SGA- to create. To create a viable and effe~ve medium of communication between students, administration, faculty and SGA. This we hope to achieve by opening the lines and channels of communication on campus . I would like to see SGA become a central point for the reception and dissemination of all forms of campus information affecting the students in any way. In order to achieve this more smoothly and effectively, SGA is requiring minutes from every committee, club, and organization meeting on campus to be on file with SGA. Classes will be responsible for providing SGA with monthly updates of class activity and financial updates .
SGA at large will also aid in the process through better dissemination of agendas and minutes from all SGA meeting and decisions. Once we get an efficient filing system developed among ourselves, we hope to stem out into all of the departments of the college and request that SGA be provided with updates of activities and administrative decisions within the particular sectors of the college . These actions will aid in the centralizing of the communications process. To create an open door, helping hand and loud voice on campus by addressing relevant campus issues in any aspect of the college, along with community issues we feel are important to the student body in general. · We will attempt to create this image by arranging the formats of SGA meetings to take the form of student body forums where students can come not only to address activities for the upcoming week , but also to ask questions, air grievances, develop agreed upon decisions of the entire group as a whole, regarding campus issues and extending beyond into issues of the community and the world at large which would affect any or al! of our students. SGA will look to take the initiative and develop awarenesses to campus goings on which should concern us , and compel us to
action as a student representative sector of campus. But we cannot do it alone. We all must work together towards such awarenesses. as a....... whole. .. The creation of a new beginning for the student government association, through organization adaptable to the growing Cabrini College of the 1980's while not losing the traditional personal contact and concern of the past . We aim to achieve this objective through the installation of a new filing system containing readily accessible information about any club, organil ;ation, committee, class, or outside sector of the college . Personal interviews and tours of residences will be conducted by the executive board in order to get acquainted more with the people on campus and discuss with them in an informal manner any concerns or problems they may have. Within the first few weeks of school, we were over at Cabrini East, making sure the students there were readily accessible to the main flow of things on campus . We hope to do the same with all campus residences and also with the commuters to tie all types of living conditions that exist here together and unite them under one supporting force. To create activities which will offer a diverse range of interest and entertainment within our capabilities to deliver.
Throughout the year , social activities will sprcifically address this objective along with their plans. To create and establish the SGA pages of the Loquitur to serve and cover all aspects of student government through commentary, advertisement , and general · reporting services. Finally, to create a rapport and relationship of mutual respect and trust between SGA and the campus at large . I promise that SGA will do everything within its power to faithfully fulfill its duties to promote the highest standards of honor in all matters of personal conduct, to increase a sense of individual responsibility, and to encourage an active part in college affairs and cooperation in the work of self government. Alone , the executive board can only dream and write about how we want students to be perceived and recognized here .... Together we can work as one towards creating an active, opinionated organization which dares and cares to get involved, plan activities, and shares support in the realization of all our dreams regarding students and their way oflife at Cabrini College . Sincerely yours, Robin Larkins, SGA President
Cabrini East: a concern to SGA [/\BRIN\ E~ST~-·
(Above) Robin Larkins, SGA president, and Marie Hunsberger, SGA vicepresident, discuss the aspects of living at Cabrini East, the new off campus housing complex, with several residents. SGA has expressed particular concern about integrating Cabrini East students with activity on the main the campus. Said Larkins, "We want these students, particularly the freshman, to know that they are as a significant a part of Cabrini College as those who live here or commute ." (Left)Larkins and Hunsberger look over the van schedule and discuss their concerns with Mary Ellen Ully, assistant director of resident life and resident director of Cabrini East. "Other than some problems with the van schedule the residents seemed very positive about their living situation ," Larkins reports . "Considering their special living conditions SGA wants to insure that they get all the attention they deserve." (photos by Jean Findlay)
Socialactivitiesoutlinesplans We on the social activities board of SGA would like to welcome everyone in the entire Cabrini Community into an exciting and productive 1983-84 academic year. A very important part of the student experience at Cabrini in this and every year are the school's activities . We feel that activities outside the classroom are an essential part of college life, and we hope to promote campus activity that will be both exciting and enjoyable. Firstly , we would like to introduce ourselves to the college community. The social activities board is a committee of 0'1icers on the executive board of SGA. We~ork closely with our moderator Colleen DiRaddo , director of student activities. Colleen has worked vigorously throughout the past summer to prepare the Orientati on program and has planned a number of diversified activities to accomodate all members '.> f the college community . Lou Klock, chairperson, Bert Siwak, ~ssistant and newly appointed Cathy O'Brien , assistant, are the student liasons to Colleen. Our job is to come up with decent activities that all of us at Cabrini Advertisement
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can enjoy. ·Our goal is to involve as many students as possible in the most activities we can produce . We have many of our own ideas but we also need the ideas of as many students who can give them . There are only four of us and we can 't speak for all the students. Therefore, if you would like to see something happen on campus that isn't happenning already, LET US KNOW! Drop us a line in the SGA office. There is a suggestion box for the students to voice their opinions . Some of this year 's highlights include : "Evening at Cabrini "- the talented and the not so talented members of the student body present thier entertainment skills in an informal talent show. This is one of our greatest traditions! Video Cassette Recorder usage- The college has recently purchased a wide screen telivision and video recorder . Rock videos are being provided by WCAB, the campus radio station . We are open to your suggestions for the movies . Day and/or Weekend Trips- such events are in the planning at present. Locations of Student
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"Ourgoalis to involveas manystudentsas possible in the mostactivitieswe can produce." The Christmas Dance- is the biggest dance of the fall semester and we are already getting the works in gear for this main event! For the first time in a long time we are planning to hold this event in an offcampus facility. No definite location has been decided on thus far . We are open to suggestions from the student body. While the activities calendar has plenty of interesting activities for all of us , there is still much room for more activites . We need your suggestions . We, the social activities board , in working in cooperation with all of SGA, are here for you . Let us know what your thinking so that w'e may serve you better and we can have more fun! Submitted by Lou Klock , social activities chairperson of Cabrini
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'SG~ Fair'spurs interestin activities On Saturday, Sept. 10, every club and organization sent a representative to the Woodcrest front lawn where tables and signs announced each club's specific interests and purpose. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., freshmen, trans- • fers, and other interested students were encouraged to sign-up for different clubs. The club secretary could then get in touch with the students to inform them of meetings. According to Robin Larkins, SGA president, the purpose of the Fair was to "acquaint new students, as well as old, with the various clubs and organizations on campus and to spark their interest in them and provide the necessary information and repre sentation needed to effectively recruit newmembers." The most successful club, in relation to the number of possible new members, was S.A.M. (Society for the Advancement of Management). Bert Siwak, president of :0 S.A.M., remarked, "It was a tremendous success." Anyone wishing to join or support a club should contact the appropriate representatives. The following is a list of the clubs and their president or moderator: Association for Older Students (AFOS); Sandy Momyer Athletic Association; Eileen Herbig, president Black Student Union; John McQueen, president Biology Club; Lynn Wasilewski, presiBert Siwak, social activities assistant, and Lou Klock, many student organizations represented at the SGA dent social activities chairperson, (left) actively recruited Fair. SGA Vice President, Marie Hunsberger (far right) Cabrini Association for the Education of many students to be on the mailing list of the Society for looks on. (photo by John Doyle) Young Children (C.A.E.Y.C.); Karen the Advancement of Management (SAM), one of the Schramm, president Ecology Club; John E. DeTurck, moderCampus Ministry; Tanya Bolcar, presiKappa Sigma Omega; Karen Gaffney, Psychology Club; Anthony Tomasco, ator president moderator dent English and Communications Club; Campus Sound; David Pilla, president Loquitur; Barbara Bruhin, editor-inSocial Science Club; Carter Craigie, Rita McKelvey, president Chorus; Marie Caccese, president chief moderator Fine Arts Club; Vera Naccarelli, presiPennsylvania State Education AssociaSociety for the Advancement of ManageCommuter Club; Ro Campbell Computer Club; Mike Hawley, presition (P.S.E.A.); Katie Manion, president ment (S.A.M.); Bert Siwak, president dent History Club; Jamie Miller, president Philosophy Club; Karin Wright and Jeff Women's Group; Jamie Miller, president dent Council for Exceptional Children International Club; Patty Hinke, presiSchoen Woodcrest Yearbook; Ann Belsky, ediPrelaw Club; Janice Fox, president (C.E.C.);Cindy Schulmeyer, president tor-in-chief dent
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-Francinemovesinto Counsel: A firstfor Cabriniresidency by Doris Hickman Who is this woman living in Counsel Hall and what is she doing there? Well, this new face belongs to Francine Calafati and she is Counsel Hall's new resident manager. Profile
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Gus Nicoletti, director ofresident life, recommended Calafati to the committee which was to hire the new resident manager. Nicoletti felt that since Calafati had previously been a resident assistant at LaSalle College in a male dorm she was possibly what Cabrini was looking for.
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Two years prior to this, Nicoletti and Sr. Eileen Currie , president of Cabrini College, had discussed the possibility of a female resident manager in Counsel. They felt it might prove to be a positive situation in Counsel. It seems this is exactly the case. All of the men I have spoken with are very pleased that Calafati is the resident manager . Tl)ey have very positive attitudes about working with Calafati this year and don't forsee any problems. The fact that she is a woman is irrelevant to them.
She's just one of the guys ... Francine Calafati is the recently appointed resident manager at Counsel Hall. (Photo by John Doyle)
Calafati is confident that she will be a great help to the male residents . She said , "I understand the way men feel J effFronzi, senior, said, "She wants everyone to be happy and think. As a result, I can help them with any problems they might have." She does not see being a woman as a and she wants everything to run smoothly ." disadvantage but rather as an advantage . Calafati feels the men are more willing to cooperate with There is a mutual respect between Calafati and the men. They know what to expect from each other. Resident her because they do not want to be obnoxious or a problem assistant, Brian Rottcamp said , "She has a lot of good ideas to a woman . At the same time they have the luxury of and seems very enthusiastic . However it's very clear that having what Calafati calls a "big sister " to talk to. Says Calafati, "It's nice to be a big sister. " she is the boss."
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by Robin Larkins . . There is a spectrum of events, people and ideas which span the world of Cabrini and beyond for us. This spectrum of color continuously enriches, infiltrates and influences our lives by permeating the atmosphere in which we exis~. The combining of the many different facets of our experiences enables us to create for ourselves an individual and unique value system which is reflected in our thoughts , opinions, attitudes , and ultimately , our actions . Hopefully the institution of this regular features column will invite the reader to personally relate to the going s on in their immediate environment and the world beyond . It will go a step further and attempt to humanize and refocus frequently reported on subjects in a relatable way for the student of Cabrini who happens to also be a youn g adult citizen of the world beyond . Just over the summer , attitudes , events and experienc es have touched our lives and have influen ced our tr ends of thought , action and opinion ... The news of an apparent attack by the Russians on a Korean civilian jet carry ing scores of Ameri can citi zens, has had an impact which could affect our overa ll na tio nal attitude towards military and defen se spending , our policy to Russian relations , diploma t s, an d imports , and our loyalty to Amer ica as a who le t hr oughou t such a crisi s situation. The decision of a lawsuit in favor of an anchor woman who was fired from her job because the station where she worked no longer liked the way she looked , has raised the eyes of anyone who follows the women 's movement , the equal rights movement , or any other cause which fights for equal opportqnities and against discrimination . The success of "Flashdance" , a movie which critics around the country had rated only mediocre , has spurred fashion and music trends which have become permanently entrenched into our view of the summer of'83. Subjects concerning our immediate environment also affect our personal look at things . For example , a story going into the causes and effects of the proposed dormitory and its impact on campus touches each one of us in a different way. Another example would be to examine the resulting effects of a decision made within a given department or major , and how it could touch our lives as Cabrini students. Thus , this column hopes in the future to enter into the dimension of going beyond the mere reporting of facts by focusing in on the way those facts can be interpreted and stored in our own individual data banks to be drawn upon for future reference , ideas and consistent ways of thinking and doing things in a uniquely personal way.
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We are lookingtowardto yet anotherprod\,JCtive yearand ask thateveryonein the entireCabrini community joinus in ourquestto "getinvolved." Especiallythe women! ,
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Studentscan obtaincredit by Judy Buck Establishing credit at a college age or without a steady job is not as impossible as it may seem. Most students feel they cannot establish credit because they have no referen ces. However, many corporations seek out college students in the credit market because many of them have excess disposable income. ¡
Irvin Penner, president of the College Credit Card Corporation, stated in an article in the June 19, edition of the New York Times on establishing credit that "the country's five million fulltime college students have $600 million in disposable income-and they are more likely to dispose of it (rather than save it) than other age groups." To establish a relatively good credit history, you must have some kind of good credit rating that goes back at least one to two years . According to Howard Buzzard, chairperson of the business department, employment and past credit history are of extreme importance when establishing credit. Buzzard, as well as John Ziegler, junior , feels that local department stores and service station credit cards are the easiest to obtain. Ziegler has a good credit rating due to making loans from banks and paying off monthly installments for his many charge cards. Although Ziegler is a biology major, he feels establishing credit at a young age is pertinent to higher and better credit rat ings in the future.
Senior David Pilla says, "Charge it!" Pilla displays his wares after a recent shopping expedition. (photo by John Doyle)
The most important thing for students to remember when trying to establish credit is that they must start at the bottom and work their way up. Instead of applying for a Visa or Mastercard , first apply for a Sears or Penny 's charge . Establish some sort of credit by paying off your total balance as soon as it is due , then apply for a Bamberger '!, or service station charge and gradually work up to the so-called "bigger " cards. If you are still unable to receive a charge card find out if any department stores in the area are promoting their charges. Sometimes the store will actually approach you about applying for a card and give free gifts for the application . When applying for your first credit card, remember your job history is very important. State all previous, as well as pre sent , employment . Ziegler feels that the more jobs held and the more income earned increases the chances of receiving a credit card. A cosigner will also be an aid, especially if they have already established a good credit rating. As for residency, according to Ziegler, it is better to state living with parents, therefore having zero morgage and zero rent, than dorm residence . After having established a credit rating , try taking a loan from the local bank. A small loan will do fine . Although an interest fee will be placed on the loan, it will be well worth it to get a higher credit rating . First, make sure there is money to pay back the loan. Don't pay the loan off all at once, but stagger payments (as with the credit cards ) in monthly installments when due . The most important element to remember when trying to establish credit is to always pay the bills on time !
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by Dr. Joseph J. Romano Special to the Loquitur Have you ever seen a documentary on television in which some historical event is pieced together on film and eyewitness narrators frequently break in to offer insightful comments? Are you old enough to remember the pre-TV newsreels (Hearst Movietone or Pathe News) which preceded the feature movie on Saturday nights at your favorite theater? Do you enjoy the humor on Saturday Night Live? Do you like Woody Allen's range of comedy from subtle satire to slap-stick routine? If your answer is "yes" to all of the above (actually three out of four will do), you might want to catch Woody Allen's latest film, "Zelig."
'Zelig'vacillatesbetween cleverwit and boring buffoonery. Runningfor only one hourand fifteen minutes,'Zelig'willprompt yearsof debateover whetherit is a shortmovie or a longskit. Allen has forged a fake documentary that combines the real and the imaginary. The documentary reports the phenomenon of Leonard Zelig (Woody Allen)-the "chameleon man" -who assumes the physical characteristics of the people who surround him. Zelig talks to stout people and balk,ons to an amazing size; Zelig talks to a group of rabbits and a beard miraculously sprouts on his face. Given the proper setting of people, Zelig turns Greek, Catholic and Negro with amazing alacrity:
The Zelig phenomenon becomes an instant hit in that wild wack-a-do world of the roaring twenties . Zelig dolls (little lizards ) and the new lizard dance are right up there with bathtub gin and the Charleston. Zelig is institutionalized in order to be studied by medical science and the more he is prodded and probed by doctors, the more famous he becomes . In an age of instant heroes, Zelig acquires the notoriety of Babe Ruth and Lucky Lindy. However , Zelig's fame is more that of a side show freak . Only one person perceives the depth of Zelig's unhappy search for his own true personality. Eudora Fletcher (Mia Farrow), a psychiatrist on the medical team examining Zelig, cures him of his chameleon tendencies by extracting the root cause from his subconsciousness . More fame follows as Zelig is hailed as the man who found his true identity-and then in a classic reversal, Zelig falls out of favor with the fickle public. He now becomes a hunted man. As a motion picture, "Zelig" is basically a plotless series of vignettes in documentary form. Allen has supervised a technical masterpiece in which film appears to be fifty years old. Shots of Zelig are also superimposed on old newsreels. There is Zelig is walking and talking on the same baseball field with Babe Ruth! In an age that restricts film techniques to laser beams and deafening sounds, Allen's contribution is refreshingly different. New, modern color film appears only when the "historical narrators" contribute to the social story of Zelig. Overall, "Zelig" vacillates between clever wit and boring buffoonery. Running for only one hour and fifteen minutes, "Zelig" will prompt years of debate over whether it is a short movie or a long skit .
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Theaterkicks off season by Nancy Vaden Tonight , tomorrow night and Friday, Oct. 7, two one-act plays will be presented in the Little Theater . The plays will be done in a coffee-house style atmosphere , according to Daniele Perna . After the plays there will be a discussion with the actors. The two plays that will be presented are "Lithuania" by Rupert Brooke and "The Boor" by Anton Chekhov . In "Lithuania ," a family welcomes a stranger into their home because they think he is lost. The family realizes that the stranger is rich and plot to kill him . In "The Boor," a man attempts to collect a debt fr-0m a woman that was owed to him by her
late husband . This play has a surprise ending . The cast of "Lithuania" in the order of appearance are as follows: Stranger-Keith Fog arty / Ed , Shaud, Mother-Barbara Bruhin , Daughter-Jamie Miller /Susan McKernan, Father-Robert McCone, Young Man-Ed Shaud / Keith Fogarty , Shopkeeper-Joseph Giuffre and the Shopkeeper's sonMike Evoret/ Anthony DeCarlo . The cast members of "The Boor" are Luka-Chaz Macrina /Joseph Giuffre, Mrs . Popov-Mindy Rudd and Smirnov-J . T. Grosch. As he has done in previous years, Perna will be using a student as an assistant director. The one-act plays will be directed ,_by Perna, the
assistant director will be Robyn Williams, production stage manager-Daniele Perna, Jr., assistant stage manager-Vincent Mirabella, assistant wardrobe-Lisa Bellano and properties-Marybeth Cunney .
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by Mary Beth Evich Dear Mom, Cabrini is so much fun! Ther~ are things to do both on and off campus. On campus the dances are great . I was talking with There were many students who Rochelle Cook, freshman, who said, "The dances at Cabrini tried out for the one-act plays. Perna are much better than high school dances ; everyone dances and said that the students are motivated the music is up to date and gets you going." and interested in performing . They Mom, I even get to practice my video game skills and play have had experience in high school pool and ping pong in Cabrini's game room. A friend of mine, and are anxious to perform on a new . junior Debbie Kidon said, "Video games are a good outlet for tension." level. After the students work up an appetite in the game room The one-act piays are special they head for the Wigwam, Cabrini's snack bar , for something because they give the students a to eat and drink . chance to prepare for bigger plays. As for Cabrini 's sports programs. women 's field hockey and This makes the one-act plays differ - men 's soccer are in season. Sophomore, Joan Riely, is an avid ent from the other performances fan of both sports and encourages students and paren ts to that will be held during the year . attend the games . And Mo~ , tell Dad no~ to _worry, I'm eating right . Ifw e get the munchies late at mght we can order food and have it delivered. I was talking to Debbie Maida , freshman , and she recommends Campus Corner, a local pizza shop. If it gets to late to order out we can go off campus to Minnella :s !-fain Line Diner . I heard it was the place to go. Min~ella ~ is open 24 hours . So Mom, don't worry , your little baby is eatmg . Don't worry about me putting on weight . I can burn off the excess calories and get in shape at the Phoenix Fitness Club. "It's reasonable to join ," said Matt Garrison, junior , who works out at Phonenix and also is an employee. It's $85 per school year and $150 per year . Mom, tell Dad I got to practice the hook shot he showed me . "If you're ever looking for a good game ofbask~tball , Cabrini's !O'~usually has a good game going" , said Martin Clancy , Jumor . Mom, this is one for you . The Court at King of Prus sia ~hopping mall is only 10 minutes away . Lu-Ann McKenna , Juruor, says that she enjoys the variety of shops and sales. We':e only _20 minu~s away from Center City Philadelph ia . A native Ph~l~delphian , Sharon Agostine, sophomore , took some Cabnm students on the grand tour of Philadelphia . We took the Radnor Amtrack Line to 15th and JFK , the hea rt of C~nter City . We visited the Liberty Bell, and we took a tour of City Hall. Later , we went to see the ships at Penn 's Landing . ~ Sharon showed us her favorite spot in Philadelphia , South Dan Perna (lower right), theater director, conducts a rehearsal for the one-act Street . She said that she enjoys the many unusual stores and plays. (Photo by Mary Beth Cunney) restaurants. Well, Mom, I have to get going. I promised one of the guys I would show him that hook shot of Dad's . Maybe I'll have time . to get home one of these days .
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PopeJohn Paul II seeksworld recognition by Mark Magner Pope John Paul II has brought more worldwide attention to himself than any other pope in history. He has brought this attention to himself because of his extensive travel.,,. As one New York Times article stated in its headline, the Pope is "Using the world as his pulpit." "Why should the Pope stay in the Vatican?" said Cabrini College Chaplain Father Mark Falcone . "He would only be a prisoner there." .Many times John Paul II has stated that he has long term goals to unite the East and West worlds through religion, but the previous popes dared not interfere with the religious oppression of communist countries. Falcone said now because of the Pope's visits, people are beginning to realize that the Catholic church h.as a stronger foothold in the Eastern world than ever before.
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John Paul II is not trying to convert people. He only wishes them to seek their religious roots and have the courage to openly express their faith. His major goal is -to create a turning point to steer the church back on course. According to the New York Times, the · driving force behind John Paul II is the realization that the Catholic church has lost much of its influence during the reign of Vatican I. The Pope has taken the religion of the Catholic church directly to the people and not only speaks it in seven languages, but has adapted his teachings to timely topics. Unlike previous popes he tries to give as much personal attention to the people as possible . John Paul II appeals to the common people because he fights for the oppressed, becomes a mediator between the people and the government and encourages the rich to share their wealth with those that are not as fortunate.
The Pope was acused of meddling in politics when he became involved in Poland 's affairs, but according to a recent article in Plain Truth Magazine, the Pope justified his involvement in Poland by explaining that Poland's Catholic religion and cultural heritage were one. By supporting Solidarity in Poland, the Pope has achieved much progress, he
hopes that Poland will be "a first step in the moral reanimation of the other churches of the East , and then the West ," according to Plain Truth . It will be difficult to see the effects of John Paul II within our lifetime. His plans are scaled for long term effects because he believes the results will be more last ing , and more positive for mankind.
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In my first sports column of the year I would like to point out one of the attributes of Cabrini's sports program. I had always thought that a very positive asset to Cabrini's sports was the enthusiasm exemplified by the Men's Athletic Director, John Dzik. Dzik has spent the last four years as both the organizer of the men's sports program and as the men's basketball coach. If you look at the record, Dzik has been successful at both jobs. Under Dzik as coach, the men's basketball team has dominated the Keystone Athletic Conference. As athletic director he has recruited fine team coaches along with quality players and continues his quest to upgrade the program. This year Dzik can be found wearing another hat, that of admissions director for Cabrini College. I have heard criticism on campus as to whether or not one man could wear three such hats. I have little doubt that he can't. His attitude displayed in my inteview with him confirmed my conviction that he is indeed the man for all three jobs.
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"While my first priority is with the admissions office this is not to say I will put any less into the other two jobs, Dzik told me. Dzik explained that, Time management is my greatest strength. I am out to prove people wrong who feel I cannot handle my multiple responsibilities." While Dzik's inexperience in admissions has several people worried around campus, there are those of us who doubt he will have any problem bringing students into Cabrini. In his four years as athletic director he has recruited only the athletes who have the ability to be involved in other aspects of the college and want to be "truly educated." He explained to me that as admissions director he is looking for, "good people who express a willingness to become involved and who will contribute to the growth of this school." John Dzik seems to be a man who sets high goals for himself and works diligently for their completion. His success in the athletic program certainly exemplifies this. IfDzik improves admissions as he has athletics then Cabrini is sure to benefit. I, for one, am optimistic.
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Programneedshelp by John McQueen The field hockey team has just started another season, but not without the plague of bad equipment and controversy. The members of the field hockey team have a great deal of discontentment among them. Some players do not feel the hockey team is totally united. Sophomore Patty Hinke feels that about only half of the team is committed. "Only seven players usually show up for practices and I feel that some of the players don't take the team serious." Teammates Lori DiMeglio, junior, and sophomore Margaret Angelucci, agreed with Hinke when asked about team unity. "Ifwe were totally united, everyone would make it to practices, with the exception of those who have classes and placement," said DiMeglio. "If we were united, everyone would be at practice everyday helping each other. If we did this it would show improvement," said Angelucci.
'Onlysevenplayersusually showup for practicesand I feelthatsomeof the players don'ttake the team serious.'- PattyHinke However, there are some players who feel the team is totally united and that they stick together. "During the season we are united," said junior Debbie Kirk. Michelle Tarbotton, sophomore, feels
the team sticks together and has a good attitude. "We stick together and encourage each other to do well," she said.
'Duringthe seasonwe are united'-Debbie Kirk. There are many improvements the team would like to see made to strengthen the field hockey program. According to many of the players the equipment is bad and there is no money to buy any. Head coach Mimi Greenwood had to spend her own money to buy some of the equipment. Many of the players also feel that the field is in poor con~ition to play on and sharing it with the soccer team makes it even worse. "It's horrible to share the hockey field with the soccer team and the situation is the same for the soccer team." Even though there is much controversy among the field hockey team there is no doubt that each player interviewed loved the sport. Many of the players feel with this love and dedication the field hockey team could improve in the years to come. "If the interest increases the field hockey team will continue to improve," said DiMeglio. For many of the players, the program would increase much faster and be better if the program recruited. "If we want to be a strong program, we are definitely going to have to recruit," said senior Regina Law. But it's hard to recruit without money to fund scholarships. So, with little funding, a bad field and other controversies, the field hockey team has a tough hill to climb through the course of the season. ·
Sports Calendar. Volleyball Sat. Oct. 1 Ursinus College Away 10 a.m. Tues. Oct 4 Northeastern Christian Away 7 p.m. Thurs. Oct. 6 Rosemont College Away 7 p.m. Fri. Oct. 7 Wilmington Away 6 p.m. Sat. Oct. 8 Cantonville, Maryland Away 8 a.m. Thurs. Oct 13 Misericordia College & Philadelphia Textile Home 7 p.m. Soccer Sat. Oct. 1 York College Home 1 p.m. Wed. Oct. 5 Spring Garden College Home 3:30 p.m. Sat. Oct. 8 Lincoln University Away 1 p.m. Tues. Oct. 11 Rutgers-Camden Away 3:30 p.m. Thurs. Oct 13 Eastern Home 3:30 p.m.
Field Hockey Mon. Oct. 3 Rosemont College Away 4 p.m. Tues. Oct. 4 Chestnut Hill College Home 4 p.m. Thurs. Oct. 6 Camden County C.C. Away 4 p.m. Mon. Oct. 10 Textile Away 4 p.m. Wed. Oct 12 Harcum Home 4 p.m. Cross Country Sat. Oct. 1 Alvernia Home 12 noon Tues. Oct 4 Delaware County C.C. Away 2 p.m. Sat. Oct 8 Eastern College Away 2 p.m.
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New leaguefor Lady Cav's by Shelagh McGinn Cabrini College athletes are now competing in a different league. Formerly, Cabrini belonged to the PAIAW, which is the local chapter for intercollegiate sports. The women's teams also belonged to the Eastern Association Intercollegiate Athletics for Woman. The EAIA Wis no longer in operation. Now, Cabrini belongs to the NAIA, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The difference in the leagues concerns Cabrini's regional status as well as postseason play. The teams Cabrini will play will also be from upper-division schools. According to women's volleyball coach, Gerry Szabo, the effect this new division is having on the team concerns the eligibility rules. "If the eligibility rules were the same as the PAIAW, we would have no problems," said Szabo. Apparently, the problem with eligibility has to do with sophomore transfer, Vicky Rodriguez. Rodriguez, of Puerto Rico, is not eligible to play for sixteen weeks under the NAIA rules. According to these rules, Rodriguez must be in college, attending classes, before being allowed to play. A few of the members of the volleyball team were undecided about the significance of this new division. Sophomore Joanne Goebel said that she likes the new league because "it puts us into a more competitive league with tougher competition." Goebel's main concern was that it will be
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all the time," said co-captain Cathy Kalbach, "but we will not improve by playing dog teams.' In order to ach_ieve our potential we need to play teams that will challenge us more."
'Peoplehaveto lookat the improvement of the team as a wholeand notjustour record.The positivesideis thatwe can onlyimproveby playingharder.'
Th-e volleyball team expressing their determination to win. harder for the volleyball team to make the finals. "We are basically a division three team but we are being pushed into playing division two schools due to the new league," Goebel said. Denise Carr, junior, states that "one problem we are going to have is that of our reputation. We ended the season with an
eighteen and four record last year and with this new league, it is going to be harder to maintain that winning status." The team as a whole agrees that the only way to improve the team is by playing a better grade of volleyball, which will happen due to the new league. "We want to keep improving and we are getting better
The NAIA will provide these teams. Junior Joan Johnson is happy that the schedule has been upgraded. "It is good to improve the quality of the athletic program. We have been beating the same teams for too long," said Johnson, "but we are going to need the support of the school, from the administration as well as the students." Ann Belsky feels that the new division has a mixture of good and bad to it. ''The negative side," Belsky states, "is that the school won't be happy if we don't do as well as last year because of the upgraded schedule. People have to look at the improvement of the team as a whole and not just our record. The positive side is that we can only improve by playing harder teams."
CoachesCrowleyand O'Horalead.teams by John McQueen Two new coaches will lead Cabrini's soccer and crosscountry teams this season. Paul Crowley (soccer) and Tom O'Hora (crosscountry). Both previous high school coaches are pleased with their new troops.
Crowley was a head soccer coach at Landsdowne Alden High School, where he coached for seven years before coming to Cabrini. He feels that he is coaching a more mature athlete at Cabrini. "The athletes here are far more mature and take on a great deal of responsibility than those I coached at the high school level," said Crowley. Crowley admitted to having a very young team (only one upper-classman) and he felt that this was one of the team's weakest points along with his lack of knowledge of opponents that the team will face. When asked about what he hoped to achieve for the up-coming season, Crowley said, "To improve over last year's team, and to win all the games we have within our conference." Crowley considers himself a demanding coach with a high intensity level, and he says he will insist on the teams improvememt of technical ball-handling skills.
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O'Hora, who also coached on the high school level for seven years, was the troops leader for Holy Cross High School in Delran, N.J. He considers himself to be a motivating coach. "I just like to try and motivate my runners by encouraging them, because you don't need someone kicking you when you are already down," said O'Hora.
'Theathleteshere are far morematureand take on a greatdeal of responsibility thanthoseI coachedat the highschoollevel'-Paul Crowley When asked about what he hopes to achieve as cross-country coach at Cabrini, O'Hora replied, "I want to establish a strong foundation of cross-country running at this college. I also hope to improve the general interest of running for everyone on the entire campus." O'Hora claims he would never ask a runner to do something he couldn't do himself, so he trains with the team. "I have a very strong training program for my runners, and I even run with them," said O'Hora.
Soccer coach Paul Crowley Overall, O'Hora says he wants to work his team hard, so they will be competitive with conference teams at the end of the season.
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New Faces. Eight new players are kicking the soccer ball around this seaso/11. They are: first row left-Charlie Dodds, Paul Cauchi, Kevin O'Donnell, Danny Kane; Second row left-Frank Thompson, Sean Meenan, Ken Krieg and Charlie Young. (Photo by J. Rojas)