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MacEoinbringsworld knowledgeto Cabrini by Shelagh McGinn You may have seen an older, graying, professor type man wandering around campus. You probably were wondering who he was and what he was doing here.
He spoke to many of the classes on this campus as well as at Villanova and Rosemont. He spoke on world issues that pertained to the class . In Dr. Sicoli's Human Devel?pment class, he spoke about the effects of being raised m a country at war as opposed to being raised in a stable atmosphere . The students were impressed by the knowledge MacEoin possessed . MacEoin stated that he liked going places aiid meet~ng people. "Certain experiences were particularly important to me," he said. "Going to Istanbul to meet their patriarch and going to the holy land with Pope Paul
Gary MacEoin, distinguished journalist, author, and lawyer, stayed on campus in the guest room of the man§ion. MacEoin held lectures in many of the classes and held many informal discussion sessions with the the students around campus. MacEoin, born in Slige, Ireland in 1909, earned his doctoral degree from the National University oflreland in 1951.
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He is a former correspondent for magazines such as "Life" and "Time" as well as many other British and American news agencies. He has reported from every country in north, south, and central america as well as Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and eastern and western europe. ~e is 3:ssociated with Fordham University,_Columbia University, and Farleigh-Dickinson University as adjunct professor and lecturer. He has also been guest speaker at more than fifty universities in the United States and Canada. Although MacEoin has travelled all over the world, he said that "of all my travels, I would suppose that I enjoyed getting home the most."
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'The materialhe presentedwas very interestingand relevantto our class.' -Lisa Pancuck
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Gary MacEoin, recent scholar in residence, has authored many books on world-wide affairs. He shared his knowledge and insights with many faculty and students during his stay. (Photo by John Doyle)
'Of all my travels, I would suppose I enjoyedgetting home the most.' -Gary MacEoin
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by Debbie Kidon In attempt to answer any questions that students may have, Loquitur is starting a question and answer column. If you have any questions or problems pertaining to anything, please write them down and leave them in the Loquitur office or in box 594. We will choose questions and do everything within our power to seek out the answers to them .
QUESTION: What do I do if I'm not doing If you decide to continue in the class and well in a class? you fail or recieve a grade that is unacceptable to the department, the class may be Some of the most often asked questions repeated. regarding this problem are: Should I drop To drop a class, you must get an offical the class? What are my alternatives to drop form from the office of the Registrar, dropping? What if I decide not to drop the and after filling it out, it must be signed by class and I fail it? Where can I go for help? your faculty advisor and then returned to If you are having problems in a class, the the Registrar's office. first person you should see is the instructor If, after seeking help, you still feel that of the class, who may be able to guide you. Sometimes, just a few hints on how to you will fail the class, and you want to study for that particular subject could be drop, it must be done by the drop deadlinP. very helpful. The instructor could also tell of November 18. There is a $1~ drop fee. you who is doing well in that class, and there is the possibility of starting study After _the class is repeated, the original groups with a few members of the class. grade wi_llno longer be computed into your The Center for Academic Reinforcement ~umulative average, but it will still appear (CARe), located in the Rudy Rooyman m the semester average that it was Counselling Center, offers courses in study recieved in. skills and they also offer one to one counselling. . Just remember, try to find help from an CARe also offers tutoring services by mstructor, a tutor, and see if you do any students in various subjects (see CARe better on the ~E:Xttest. If you've gotten tutor schedule for a list of times and places help, you may Just be suprised at the results. that the tutors are available).
SPECTRUMfrom7 "People on campus start to tell you what's happening in your life before you have a chance to discover it yourself," Morgan continued. The positive aspects of the on-campus relationship certainly should not be avoided because they are proven successful in many instances. Beth Ann DiMondo, senior, and Dave Pilla, senior, are one prime example of an on-campus romance that has worked for over two years now. According to DiMondo, "He's always there for me during the good times and bad. I know that there's always someone to turn to right here. He's someone I've learned to trust completely because being together so much, we've gone through so much together." Pilla added, "I like to confide in one person and share things with her knowing that it will Just stay between the two of us. She's someone I feel I've gotten to know really well because we're always around one another." So what is the magical formula for surviving and engaging in a successful relationship at this stage oflife for the college student?
The keys to a successful relationship encompassing the college years and experience, most commonly spoke of, centered around a mutual love, respect and committment the partners had for one another. Trust and communication were also spoke of frequently. Not being too possessive of each other along with knowing when to be there and when not to be there are also important. According to Pilla, "There are times when you need to be an armslength apart and there are time when you need a hug." Taking time out for friends and yourself also should not be neglected. Understanding of the needs of the other, though sometimes difficult, is key to making this dimension of relationship work. According to Helen, ''There has to be discipline. There has to be a balance between everything, or else you'll go crazy. You have to be able to stand on your own two feet before you can stand beside another in a·relationship." All in all, the general consensus seemed to point at living the relationship day by day and growing along with it- enjoying each other and enjoying the moment; looking forward at many more to come in the . future.
the sixth are just two of the more memorable experiences." "He was a very interesting speaker" said Margie Paris, sophomore. "I thought he had a l~t to offer" "I tho1;1ghthe was a very good speaker," saii sophomore Lisa Pankuck. ''The material he presented was very interesting and relevant to our class." M~cEoin _isfluent in eleven languages including the classics Latin, Greek, and Hebrew. He has been a citizen of the United States since 1958. He was admitted as a lawyer in Dublin in 1943 and his writing career began thirty years ago. "He is a man of varied experiences ," said sophomore Mary Meenan. "This is what makes him such an interesting person."
Cabrinifastsfor hunger by Mary Beth Evich "This year in this world of plenty , at least 15 million people will starve to death . More than half will be children under the age of five. Another 700 million people in Asia, Africa and Latin America will live in abject poverty." This information was provided by Oxfam America . Oxfam America is a non-profit international agency which funds self-help development programs in Asia, Africa and Latin America. On November 17, you can demonstrate your concern for the world 's hungry . Here at Cabrini, students are being asked to fast at lunch . For every meal that is given up that day, Cabrini will donate a meal to a local hospice. The faculty, administration and commuters who usually buy lunch are asked to donate the money they usually spend for the meal to feed the hungry for that day. The fast at Cabrini is connected with Oxfam America's fast and "Bread for the World's" fast, which along with many other hunger organizations, will take place on Thursday, Nov. 17. However, instead of contributing money and food worldwide, Cabrini will donate locally. "Keep aware the majority of the world is starving. If you as students can't at least fast for one meal, then try not to at least waste food," said Sr. Bernadette Casciano, MSC, campus minister.
'Keep awarethe majorityof the world is starving. If you as studentscan't at least fast for one meal, then try not to waste food.' -Sr. BernadetteCasciano, MSC, campus minister.
"I hope people will take action for the awareness of hunger by writing to your local congressmen or senator for information on lobbying," said Tanya Bolcar, senior ..
On November 2nd , author of "World Hunger The Responsibility of Christian Education ," Dr . Suzanne C. Toton, an assistant professor of Christian Living and Religious Education in the Religious Studies Department of Villanova University gave a lecture on "Educating for Justice." Toton's talk dealt with Christian living and social justice . Her appeal was not solely directed at awareness of world hunger. She petitioned the audience to use their awareness to demonstrate action regarding the situation. Her primary interest is the roll that religion and education can play in bringing about social change. On Wednesday, November 16th, Dr. Lilian Li of Swarthmore College is scheduled to speak on world hunger at Cabrini. The time of the lecture will be announced. On Thursday, November 17th, the day of the Hunger Awareness fast, a representative from Bread fo1 the World will speak in the Widner lecture hall from 12p.m. to lp.m.
This year in this world of plenty,at least 15 million people will starve to death.
Can you sacrifice but one day of your lunch so that someone who is starving could perhaps eat through your efforts? (Photo by John Doyle) "Instead of going to lunch on Hunger Awareness day, attend the lecture on world hunger,"said junior S.G.A. president, Robin Larkins. "Not only will the hungry benefit, but also the entire campus commu-. nity if they become involved in this world wide concern to help others."
