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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. 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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Profile: Gary MacEoin
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
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." ? • Ask away
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)
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;1ght he was a very good speaker," saii sophomore Lisa Pankuck. ''The material he presented was very interesting and relevant to our class." M~cEoin _is fluent 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."
Cabrini fasts for hunger
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 well in a class? Some of the most often asked questions regarding this problem are: Should I drop the class? What are my alternatives to dropping? What if I decide not to drop the class and I fail it? Where can I go for help? If you are having problems in a class, the first person you should see is the instructor of the class, who may be able to guide you. Sometimes, just a few hints on how to study for that particular subject could be very helpful. The instructor could also tell you who is doing well in that class, and there is the possibility of starting study groups with a few members of the class. The Center for Academic Reinforcement (CARe), located in the Rudy Rooyman Counselling Center, offers courses in study skills and they also offer one to one counselling. CARe also offers tutoring services by students in various subjects (see CARe tutor schedule for a list of times and places that the tutors are available). If you decide to continue in the class and you fail or recieve a grade that is unacceptable to the department, the class may be repeated. To drop a class, you must get an offical drop form from the office of the Registrar, and after filling it out, it must be signed by your faculty advisor and then returned to the Registrar's office. If, after seeking help, you still feel that you will fail the class, and you want to drop, it must be done by the drop deadlinP. of November 18. There is a $1~ drop fee. After _the class is repeated, the original grade wi_ll no longer be computed into your ~umulative average, but it will still appear m the semester average that it was recieved in. . Just remember, try to find help from an mstructor, a tutor, and see if you do any better on the ~E:Xt test. If you've gotten help, you may Just be suprised at the results.
SPECTRUM from 7 "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.
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.
"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."
by Bonnie Zischang " Her make-up and costume are a personal trademark as she performs an interpretive dance during a liturgy ceremony . The clown suit is just one of the ways that she brings happine ss and joy into other people's lives . from Cabrini and believes that college is what ·a person makes it ." She went on to say, "Cabrini has given me the chance to find out what my qualities are . I've learned leadership ability and most importantly , I've learned a lot about people ."
Profile: Tanya Bolcar Participat ion in the Middle States Master Steering Committee and working on the Curriculum Committee has given her the opportunity to work with the faculty at Cabrini . The purpose of the committees are to change the model of the curriculum . Bolcar's job was to oversee the college and the reports coming in . -This special person is senior Tanya Bolcar who has a major in Religion with a concentration in Education and Psychology. Bolcar comments , "I am people-oriented . My clowning is a way to bring out a different side of a situation that people don't see. Clowning and dancing are my favorite hobbies ." Bolcar served as a Class Officer Secretary during her freshman and sophomore years . She was on the Student Academic Council to h~lp students in their classwork and courses. Last year, being selected through SGA, Bolcar was on the Judicial Board of the Resident Conduct Committee. Throughout her year s at Cabrini , Bolcar has participated in a variety of extracurricular activit ies including committees that reflect what she loves to do: serve others. In 1982, Bolcar was awarded the Patience Cavanaugh McFadden Scholarship . She is also a member of Cabrini's service organization , Kappa Sigma Omega . Presently, Bolcar is a Peer Minister commissioned to serve for three years and a Eucharistic Minister for the Cabrini College Campus . Two years ago, she was on the Chaplain Search Committee . Bolcar has been a member of the Campus Ministry Association for four years and ___......, .. "' Tanya Bo/car, senior, finds her greatest happiness in serving others through her clowning and various campus activities. (Photo by Usa De/Borello) College Theology Society and working as an Orientation Planning things and mak ing use of the other people's talents to bring forth their best qualities is one of the things Bolcar enjoys most . "I love to coordinate activitie s • for students ," she commented. Bolcar plans a career in the Youth Ministry or Campus Ministry . "I like the student services field and like to deal with anything in the human resources " she said . served as its president for two years. . Service activities that Bolcar participated in durmg the summer include being a student organizer for the Team Leader to make incoming freshman feel welcome. SAC serves as lia.ison by Doris Hickman " The Student Academic Council, (SAC), is the liason between the students and the faculty regarding academics," said Tanya Bolcar , vicepresident of SAC. Because the majority of the students aren 't even aware that there is such an organization SAC is changing its image. The council is made up of students from each department. These students are selected by the faculty. SAC is presently trying to change the policy of having students from majors to having students from each class represented . In past years the Student Academic Council was a relatively unknown oi:ganization . Its only purpose was to act as go between when there was a problem between a student and a faculty member . Since such problems occurred infrequently , SAC had little to do and was unknown to the majority of Cabrini students. The council has started many new things already . A major project that SAC is currently working on is the creation of a "help-full" hint s book for freshman. The book will include guidelines on how to write a paper and how to study for a test . SAC has also started the process of creating an exam file for students to aid in studying for exams . It consists of outdated exams . The exams are available in the dorms for resident use and in the library for commuters. The council feels this exam file will be a great help to the students, especially the freshman . Jamie Miller, president of SAC, said, "We want to tell the freshman all the things we wish we had known when we were freshman ." One complaint of the SAC is that they don't get enough student input . "It is through SAC that students have direct input as far as academic policy," said Miller . She feels that students must real1ze th at the y can have a real impact on academ ics." The council works closel y with several facult y members including Dr. Joseph Romano, academi c dean . When the council appro aches the faculty with a proposal th e faculty is usually very re cepti ve. However, "The faculty makes the final decision as to whether an academic policy actually changzs or not," said Bolcar. As of yet, SAC has not suggested any changes regarding academic policy. SAC welcomes any suggestions or complaints students might have. "We want stude nts to come to us when they have questions about a course or a professor." said Bolcar. i I Bolcar comments on having a "positive experience Activities For You! The Student Activities office outlines upcoming plans Remeber our Senior Citezens Beginning this Monday, November 14 until November 20 is "Juniors for Seniors Week." Get involved as active "J,;niors" in supporting our "Senior" citizens. · Calendar Workshop: prepare your activities calendar All campus organizations and SGA affiliates are reminded that activity calendars for the second semester are due in the student activities office by this Wenesday, November 16. On Friday, November 19 at 12-1:30pm all organizations and clubs must be represented at the CALENDAR WORKSHOP to have activities scheduled for the Spring semester. Here comes Thanksgiving vacation ... then Christmas! Enjoy rest and relaxation at home for Thanksgiving but DON'T FORGET TO BRING BACK YOUR CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS!!! We will be celebrating the Christmas season in style when you get back. lntroduci~g ... Christmas 1983 at Cabrini! (Celebration of '~he Light") Jewish style Dinner~ Hanukkah (Thursday, Dec.1) Dinner that night in the cafeteria will include many Jewish holiday favorites. The evening is highlighted by a program presentation explaining the Jewish celebration Hanukkah. Cabrini wide "Progressive Dinner" (Friday, Dec. 2) We begin with Cocktails and Hors d' oeuvres served at Cabrini East and Counsel Hall. We then move on to the Houses for salads and appetizers . The main course is served in the cafeteria, and finally, Woodcrest and the Mansion will serve desserts .. Enjoy Cabrini's Christmas scenery as you dine "all over." After Progressive dinner: Christmas Decorations Judged Each dorm, commuters, and staff/faculty/administrators will be responsible for decorating a public area for judging. · Criteria for judgement are originality, creativity, percentage of resident participation, and utilization of surrounding area. Winners will be announced at 11pm. Christmas Movie Classics shown at 9:30pm Our celebration continues Friday, Dec. 2 with movie classics of Christmas. Look for your favorite holiday special showing in the Widener Ctr. Lecture Hall. "Christmas Around the World" at Cabrini (Dec. 3 at 7:30pm) In the Widener Ctr. gathering area the best food, traditions, and music of Christmas from Spanish, German, Irish, English, and other cultures will be enjoyed. Other activity includes Wreath making for nursing home residents. Campus Ministry Tree Lighting Ceremony (Sunday, Dec. 4) All are invited in the evening to the large tree outside of the library for a new Cabrini tradition. (Time to be announced) Refreshments will be served in .Sacred Heart Lobby. St. Mary's Ghristmas Party in Mansion (Tuesday, Dec. 6) At this special C.E.C event all are invited to share in the joy of our resident/commuter/campus group sponsored "adopted little sisters." The children will receive .their gifts from the generousity of their respective sponsors from Santa Claus himself! (Contact C.E. C. representatives for more information) SGA Annual Campus Christmas Dance (Friday, Dec. 9) Traditional Campus Christmas Celebration (Monday, Dec. 12) The annual Christmas Dinner in the cafeteria will be followed by th_e Yulelog celebration and Mass at the Mansion. Celebrate Christmas 'Here', at Cabrini College!
