Dec. 7, 1984 issue 12 Loquitur by Loquitur

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vol. xxxi, no. 12

Religionon campus:

Studentsvoice disappointment by B.J. Petracci A majority of Cabrini students are dissatisfied with campus masses. The major problem lies with the 6 p.m. Sunday mass. The mass is being well attended, but many feel the mass is lacking. In a survey of 250 Catholics on campus, 68 percent said they feel something is missing from Cabrini masses . According to a few students who attend the 10:30 a.m. mass regularly and who have also attended the 6 p.m. mass, there is a warmer feeling in the 10:30 a.m. mass. However,the majority of the students who do attend campus mass do go to the 6 p.m. mass. Claire Swann, sophomore, a regular attender ofl0 :30 a.m . mass, said, "On any average Sunday, there are around 15 to 20 Cabrini students who attend." Rev. Mark Falcone, O.Praem, campus chaplain and celebrant of both masses, also believes that there is a problem with the 6 p.m. mass. Most of the students, when they attend mass , sit in the back of the church. Falcone said , "I have addressed the problem a number of times. I have asked the students to sit up closer to the altar, but I can not make the students sit where they do not want to sit . One time Sr. Bernadette and I even carried the altar down into the aisle . I thought if the students don't want to come to me, I'll go to them ."

Falcone attributes the problem in the 6 p.m. mass to many things . According to Falcone, people between the ages of roughly 18 to 24 go through a time of change, leading to growth and independence. During this time, there is in some students a time of rebellion against authority. Because of this fact , young adults sometimes rebel against their religion and religious upbringing consciously and sometimes unconsciously. Falcone believes that this could be part of the reason students are not extremely involved in the masses. However,this lack of participation in the mass does not seem to be a problem at other colleges. Beverly Reilly, resident manager of Woodcrest, a current graduate student at Villanova University, was quite surprised when she attended mass at Cabrini. Reilly said, •~t Villanova, students are involved in any way that they can be. The priests accept and want this. Students do .everything from planning the meditations to baking the bread for communion. " According to Reilly, Villanova students try to get as close to the altar as they can. She said , ''I would expect Cabrin i masses to be even closer, because the campus is much smaller . Everyone knows each other and this would help to generate a closeness during the mass."

growth at different speeds. He said, "Some people are shy, they may not want to become involved in the mass."

Lisa Nolan, sophomore, president of campus ministry association, feels that the problem with the 6 p.m. mass is that it is not an inviting mass. Nolan said, "I really see good people on this campus and isn't it a shame that this is not reflected in our masses?" A number of students are dissatisfied with the masses here. Of the 250 Catholics polled in an unscientifically designed survey, 70 percent feel there is a need for change and 12 percent are going to mass elsewhere. One junior male student said, 'Mter a tough week at school I don't like to go to church and come out feeling more negative then when I went in." ·Jean Boyle, senior, resident assistant of Woodcrest has had a few of the girls on her hall talk to her about campus masses. These students felt that the masses were directed towards the community rather than to the students. This upsets a lot of students, because they feel the community people have a choice of where they want to attend mass, those students who do not have a car do not have the same advantage . Boyle attends mass at Villanova and feels more a part of the mass there . She said, "Our mass here, should be an extention of the closeness of this campus , but it isn't." Falcone feels that maybe the closeness is missing because students are undergoing

In response to students feeling that mass is directed towards the community rather then to the students, Falcone said, "In my homily I must take into account the readings of the day and then try to relate it to everyone." "When students come out of mass with negative feelings, I wonder if that person has a lack of understanding of themselves. They might have a misconception of what mass is," Falcone said. . Many students do not like the fact that Falcone is in charge of music ministry. One student who is activily envolved in music ministry said, ''The biggest problem that the campus ministry association had last year was that of the music ministry. Many students are upset because anything they ever want to do must be cleared by Fr. Mark and he usually never approves what the students want." Falcone wonders if students know that everything that is done in mass must be approved by the archdiocese . He said , "If things go wrong I am the one who will hear it ." Falcone wants anyone who is interested in trying to improve the masses at Cabrini to come and talk to him.

Giving, the true gift of Christmas

· Seventeen girls from the Divine Providence Village, Springfield, Pa., attended a tradition that is more than 20 years old at Cabrini . On Dec. 4, they were able to enjoy a true Christmas celebration with a family, which included dinner, a picture taken with Santa Claus and a Christmas · play. The event, sponsored by CEC and PSEA through the "Adopt-a-littlesister" program , was held in the mansion. photo by Cara Graham)

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·Foundress reflects on Cabrini

Scheduling the second Superthon

The foundress of our college, Mother Ursula Infante, MSC, is living on Cabrini's campus. She tells of exciting stories of the early years of the college. For an article and picture see page 6. (photo by Mark Magner)

For more information and a schedule of events for the second annual Superthon to benefit Alzheimer's disease and Lupus, can be found on page 15. (photo by John Doyle)

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op1n1on Activities help college'pay off' b~ Colleen B. OiRaddo, director of student activities

feedback outside of t~e class room setting while dealing with skills and knowledge related to a discipline. As the first semester of the 1984-85 e'fake advantage of the counseling center school year rapidly draws to a close, some and all the services it offers, especially students may be a bit uncertain as to early in your college career. Make sure whether "it" was worth "it", and they will that you and your advisor have a realistic go home pondering whether or not stay in picture of your abilities, needs, and goals. college. When the bottom line is stated, •Make every effort to get involved in some each ofus has, at some time, asked, "what activity in a responsible role . A responsiam I doing here?" and have found the ble role is one that stretches you, brings answers vague at best. growth and refinement of skills that you When the questioning occurs, don't will be using throughout life . Involveignore it-use it as an opportunity to disment in clubs, organizations, and cover where you are and where you need to activities has been called "extracurimprove. Here are several recommendaricular" which may suggest they are apart tions which center around the idea of from the real curriculum and therefore involvement and active participation in somewhat superfluous. However,Adele college - using college to your advantage. Scheele in her book "Making College Pay If implemented, they could significantly Off' suggests, "clubs , and activities offer a increase the value of your education, and . kind of"invisible curriculum", wherein we the probability that college will "pay off', learn to develop skills not learned in the preparing you to adapt and live in an ever- classroom." changing, knowledge-crazed, techI would encourage you, however, to be nologically advancing world . selective where you focus your time and •Seek out and develop a relationship with effort . Membership in many clubs means someone to be an intellectual mentor and . nothing if all you are is another ''body" at advisor. Make it a point to spend time with . the meeting, or missing from the meeting! that person and let them get to know you. -Consider developing class projects and Involve yourself in their area of expertise papers which force contact with the world so that you "exercise" mentally and can get outside of Cabrini. Use internships and

special activities to interface with companies, agencies and schools where contacts for future employment, advice , or opportunities might result. Some activities require coordinating and sponsoring fundraisers and events- activities which necessitate contact with outside agencies and businesses,(for example, negotiating and selecting a location for the junior /senior). Bynowyoumustbesaying, "I don't have time for myself right now, and you are suggesting MORE!" Yes, I am suggesting more ..more thought be given to planning your participation in activities and relationships that will "pay off' for you. Studies indicate that students who demonstrate their high committment to involvement in a variety of ways on and off campus, generally have a committment to studying also , while uninvolved students with no committments tend to not be very committed to studies either . Becomingoneofthepeoplewho asks the questions of yourself will entail risks on your part. I would encourage you, however, to get as involved as possible in your own education - and getting involved is risky business . Accept the challenge because the rewards both immediate and long-term are worth it!!

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editorial ·ailingfora closermass Sunday morning mass at Cabrini is perceived by many students to be a disappointing, unfulfilling obligation rather than a "celebration" of the Eucharist . It is quite obvious that the congregation of Cabrini mass-goers are searching for more from their Sunday morning experienceand are even going off ~ampus to find what they are looking for. Why? Many students interviewed stated: "Mass here on campus is not at all inviting ." There is a noticeable separation between celebrant and congregation in the mass. Only in rare instances will you find a Cabrini student sitting in the first few rows of the chapel. It appears as though mass at Cabrini is out of reach from the students. A primary goal which must be worked towards then, by those involved in the preparation of the mass is to get that sense of purpose and sense of community back within the grasp of the students-the primary congregation of believers and the only parish which the Cabrini chapel officially ministers to. We feel that the most obvious way this can be achieved is by capitalizing upon those resources inherent to this campus which are catalysts in overall spirit and motivation building . The smallness and familiarity of the cam1:,us are relatable assets which can help personalize the mass and bring its message home . More people should be encouraged to become involved in the mass . A different student could offer a welcome each week , for example. Talents should likewise be solicited and used in music minis try. The structure of the organization of the mass should be flexible enough to invite creativity and allow those who want to participate the opportunity to do so when their schedules permit . Residences, classes , commuters and SGA shou ld be invited to sponsor spirituality raising masses, services and events. We understand how the 10:30 mass draws many people from the outside community. Perhaps the 6:00p.m . mass could be totally planned and executed by the students through the student campus ministry association , the residency prograIL and SGA alternately taking turns in responsibility. In this way more student participation and relatability could be insured since they would be taking an active role in the mass. We call on the campus ministry-both student organization and administrative staff to act on this most important issue which obviously concerns the spiritual needs on this campus- needs which are not being effectively met . Because of its intensely personal nature, the spirituality of the Eucharist is difficult to define in words or prove by quantitative calculations . Rather it 's a sense, a feeling, a personal response . According to many feelings , spirituality on this campus is lacking . In seeking to enrich the spirituality of our students through evaluating and improving the way mass is offered here on Sundays , the campus has nothing to lose, and a more closer community of believers to gain . A small price to pay ...a price we, as a Catholic institution must pay for our very survival.

'Ththe campus: laquitur the campus: I wish to thank the 97 participants of the Many thanks to all of you, blood drive. 89 pints were collected (eight cabrini college Because you were so kind. people were rejected because of colds, low Dear Editor, People who are as nice as you E<frtor. Barbara Monge llf . blood pressure, and sore throats - thanks News Edttor. Lucia Laurita Assistant Kathleen Breslin It concerns me to think that a "Catholic" Are very hard to find. Pecspectllies Editor. Virginia Smith for trying). college newspaper editor could so easily · For the way you brightened up our days Editor. Bonnie Zlschang Assistant Donna Horsley Many thanks to Sue McKernan and Pat · Features LMng Editor. Gia DiGlminlan i Assistant Robert Marchesonl support the secular media hype on such an . With your own special touch McKenna for signing up recruits - a job Sports Editor. Michelle Bamber Assistant BJ. Petracc l important issue (as Cardinal Krol's stateThis comes to every one of you Assistanls to the SGApage : Karen Bowers and Joan Kramer well done . Due to the Thanksgiving holiArt Editors: Debbie Clclrello and Beth Daly ments on abortion prior to the recent elec'Ththank-you very much . day, many donors didn 't show, but we want Photography Edttor. Cora Graham Assistant Mark Viggiano tion campaign). BusinessManager: Robin Lar1dns to thank the walk-ins who helped save the In using the consecrated media catch Love today, tomorrow, and then another Photography Adviser. Dr.Carter Cralgle day. Pdviser. Dr. Jerome Zurek pharases, such as "imposing your morality day. We are proud of our 22 freshman who stoii:Margaret Angelucc i, Larry Aquino . Frank Bokoskl. Karen on others" or "separation of church and gave blood for the first time . Keep up the C1ar1<. Chris Corcoran. Bernadette Demski.Marybeth Evich. Love, Dolores Mable and Family sta~ei" you could have ~itten that e~iGrim~ Kerry Hogan. Chris Koemet Randy Letko, good work . Another blood drive will be Katie Maureen McAnespv. Laura Przywaro. TrishReill',! Eileen Riddle, tona for the New York Times, or the Phil- · held in mid-April. Paul Romon. Peggy Simon.Kathi Wochenhe!m. Cathy '!bung adelphia Inquirer. 1he SGAand TWACpages ore paid odllerttsemenls. The -Mrs . Mary Mulligan,R.N. content Is under the supervision of those offices_ rm afraid you are substituting "secular morality" for Christian morality, and Loqultur Is published weekly during the school year by the " ~ s1udents of Cabrini College, Rodnot Pennsylvania. 19087. thereby "imposing your morality" on Loquitur would like to thank Paul Roman Subscription pnce Is$1) per year and Is Included in the ::--:: others. I benefits secured by tumon and student tees. for his excellent cartoons. Goodluck in all • you do; we'll-miss you! -Father Charles Schaeflein

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FacultyWorkshop:

Evaluatingthe liberallyeducatedstudent by Barbara A. Mongelli

The liberally educated student: what skills and attitudes should be developed by the end of a student's four years in college? Evaluating Cabrini's model of this student was the job of the school's educators at the recent faculty workshop. Almost the entire faculty , as well as members of the student services office, was in attendance as the model was discussed. The model of what the liberally educated person should emulate was compiled through the effots of the Curriculum committee, Margaret Reher, chairperson , John DeTurck, Sr. Julia Toto, Anthony Tomasco, Kathleen Daley, Sharon

Schwarze and student representatives Julia Malik and Lisa ·Bogan, juniors . Areas represented by the model · are not limited solely to the classroom though. For this reason in particular, the faculty workshop was not limited in the strict sense of the word "faculty." "Weare all educators in student services," said Colleen Di Raddo, director of student activities. It is sometimes forgotten that students may learn just as much from extracurricular activities as from sitting in one of their classes . DiRaddo, Mary Ellen Lilly, director of resident life, Sr. Christine Marie Baltas, M.S.C., dean of students, Sr. Bernadette

Casciano, M.S.C., and Barbara 'Rubin, assistant to the Center for Academic Reinforcement were all present, representing the learning and growing that occurs outside of the classroom.

'I want the environmentcreated so that studentscan learnthis way (as· describedby the model.)' -Joseph Romano, Sr. Eileen Currie, M.S.C., presi-

dent of Cabrini College, thought the workshop was "fantastic . It sparked all of us to think of our own curriculum." "I think it accomplished a couple of things : a hope, a unity of !purpose in evaluating our own curri'culum," said Joseph Romano , vice-president of Cabrini College . However, Romano added that "there are still some people that are not sure how they want to implement (the model). Specifically, they have to look at their own course, modify their syllabus and outline the goals and outcomes we want ." An important aspect for edu•cators though, is creating the environment. Romano said, "I

want the environment created so that students can learn this way (as described by the model.)" Reher said that the response from those who attended the workshop has been generally very positive . "From assessing the responses from the participants, we received some valuable suggestions. Most felt it had been helpful," Reher said. Some will argue that the liberal education is being forsaken for vocational studies, in order to make students more marketable. Currie disagrees that Cabrini can be categorized as such. "A liberal education is what we feel to be fundamentally important ... profoundly important ," said Currie.

Justifyingadmissionfees at basketballgames by Randy T. Letko

Many students complain that there is nothing to do on campus. John Dzik, men's athletic director and men 's basketball head coach, cordially invites these people to pay a one dollar admission fee to watch the men's basketball team when it plays at home . The dollar admission fee has caused a lot of students to stay in their dorms and read the results in the next day's newspaper or ask one of the players in the cafeteria. Denise Carr, senior, says, "I think the students should be able to get in with their identification card . I've been here four years and I've only seen four or five games at home and that was in my freshman year." Helen Goodwin, women 's athletic director, feels the admission fee is deserved because it all goes back into the athletic funds. Goodwin is an advocate of an athletic fee, which would be incorporated into the tuition,like the student fee, and give admission to all sporting events on campus. Dzik's reply to an athletic fee is that men 's vars ity basketball is the only sport that charges an admission fee and a student can buy a season pass for $10. The pass covers 11 home games and a free pass to the Christmas tournament at the Palestra, which normally sells for $4 during the season. Dave Long, junior, transfer from Hagerstown Junior College in Maryland , said, "I do not like the idea of paying to see my own school compete, we never had to at Hagerstown, but I really enjoy going to the games because it's fun to cheer for your school." The idea of chantin an admission foe is not a new idea.

Dzik brought the idea with him when he started coaching five years ago. Dzik said, "If I thought not charging a fee would bring any more fans, I'd abolish it, but the fans that come to every game are usually the ones that don't complain about the fee." The money that is generated from the fee goes right back into the athletic fund, according to Dzik and Goodwin. Goodwin would like to see the women's varsity sports be able to charge a fee but she says that even now, with no fee, the people do not come and support the teams.

'The one dollar is cheaperthan a movie and the games are far more entertaining.' -A memberof the basketball team Almost all schools charge to watch varsity sports. Dzik said, "Go to Radnor High School and see what they charge . I have to pay to watch them play and I'm a college recruiter." Villanova recently played Temple in a regular season game. The cost of a ticket in the front row was $5, according to the Villanova athletic office. Carline Valles, a sophomore at Eastern College, does not pay to see Eastern 's men 's varsity basketball game but, as Dzik said, "Their sports budget (Eastern 's) is far higher than ours and they can afford to let people watch for free ." One member of Cabrini's men's basketball team said in answer to the problem, "The one dollar is cheaper than a movie and the izames are far more entertaining."

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Vandalsstalkcampus while residentssleep by Mary K. Grimley

In the early morning hours of Sunday, Dec. 2, much of the cafeteria was vandalized as well as portions of the recently renovated weight room area. According to the reports given by campus security, Sacred Heart Hall was completely locked by 11:00 p.m. on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 1. When these same doors were later checked at 4:00 a .m. on Sunday morning, it was discovered that the back door near the office of William Haile, manager of dining services, was forcebly opened. The door through which the vandals gained admittance has a protective plate over the lock of the door. "The protective plate was pryed away enough for a knife or credit card to trip the lock," Haile said. In accordance with the times given by security, it is believed that the hours when the vandalism occurred must have been between 1:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, according to Mary Ellen Lilly, director of resident life. Once the vandals entered the cafeteria, they disturbed the order of the area in a number of ways. A fork was apparently driven into one of the juice machines. Due to this action, water and juice pumped out of the machine for several hours, according to Karl Findeison, assistant manager of the cafeteria. One of the milk machines was emptied of its contents and an entire dispenser of white milk was removed. This milk, along with the water and juice were believed to have been running for an estimated five to six hours and it reached well into the second row of tables in the dining area . In addition to these various liquids flood-fog ·the cafeteria, there was cereal thrown all over the floor around the area of the serving line. The vandals must have gained entrance over the serving counter since it was realized that there was a variety of cakes and fruit missing from the refrigerator in the

preparation section of the cafeteria, according to reports. Haile and Findeison do not believe that these actions were directed at the food service of Cabrini. Haile stated that it is his belief that this was a .gross act of vandalism . If it were the case that these vandalous acts were directed at the food service, Haile and Findeison would like to know why, along with seeing those responsible apprehended and action taken . ''There was no motive to the vandalism." Jody Romano, sophomore, said. ''They are just damaging students instead of getting back at someone, if that is what the vandals were trying to do." The door to the cafeteria which is used by the students, was chained on Saturday evening after the serving of dinner. Early Sunday morning this chain was found on the floor and the door was found open. Since this cafeteria door was also reached by the vandals, it is believed that they went from the cafeteria into the area of the weight room. Two of the doors in the training room corridor had its louvers kicked in. One of these was the door to the weight room and a number of the louvers were actually removed from the door . Also, portions of the ceiling were damaged. Kate Fitzpatrick, senior, resident assistant, said, "It's a shame because they (the school) worked so hard on the weight room and you would think people would respect it. I hope those who did it can make restitution for they are only hurting everyone else." Radnor police were notified of these occurrances late Monday afternoon by Sister Christine Baltas, dean of students. There were no witnesses to the acts nor any calls reporting the disturbances. The investigation will most likely be the primary means of discovering the identity of the vandals if they are found at all. The security precautions and procedures were the same as those of any other weekend. The doors were locked on time and there were security officers on duty at the time the vandals entered the school.

Lilly stated, "If we do uncover the guilty parties, they will certainly be dealt with appropriately. The entire campus community feels very strongly about these actions." Lilly has found the general reaction of the student body to be a very negative one. Baltas said, "I would like to see a little student outrage over this situation ." Lisa Flynn, junior, said, "I think that because of this , more security is needed on campus. The school went to so much trouble to make the weight room nice for students and now this is done." Patricia McPhelim, sophomore , said ,

"Security should be tightened up now that we are faced with such vandalism . This is just a clue as to what can happen today. We should take precautions now." All are hopeful that the vandals were not Cabrini students. "The campus tries to meet all of the students needs," Baltas said . "It 's a crying shame to see this happen ." As individuals discover this ocuurance, their reactions are similar to that of Lilly. ''I found it very distressing that anyone would take part in sucli sheer vandalistic activities ," Lilly said .

SEPTA's incompetence affectingcommuters by Cathy Young SEPTA's brief l!lOment of glory, occurring in the six days the new commuter tunnel was in operation, has been shadowed by some obstacles. The discovery of an unsafe bridge and a crash which has been determined by the Federal Railroad Administration to be a result of crew negligence. The bridge, a 73-year old structure at Ninth St. and Columbia Avenue, Philadelphia, was determined to be unsafe three weeks ago. Its shut-down has rendered the $330 million Center City Commuter Tunne1 useless in linking the old Reading Railroad and the old Pennsylvania Railroad. The crash, which occurred on the Paoli line, injured 147 people. The Bryn Mawr local backed into a Paoli express after overshooting the Narberth station. The crew failed to follow operating rules requiring a flagman to precede a train backing up to warn the engineer of an oncoming train. How have these occurrences affected Cabrini commuters? Maria Prattico, senior, said her first thought was that it could_have been her. "It scared me. They

[conductors] often jump the station . Who do you hold responsible?" The shutdown of the key rail bridge has caused many scheduling upheavals and numerous delays. Prattico waited out a three and one half hour delay last week before giving up on getting to her classes altogether. Michael Sell, freshman, gave up riding the train and now drives to school after putting up with schedule delays and even witnessing another passenger commit suicide by opening a door and climbing up to grab the wires. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, only one engineer has been operating each express train from North Philadelphia and the Broad Ridge spur trains that lead to the Eighth and Market Street station since September. This left a need for someone to monitor the doors and make sure all the passengers are clear of them. The bridge is not scheduled to be done reconstruction until Dec., 19. Until then, Cabrini commuters will either have to find an alternate source of transportation or find the trust and time it takes to stick it out with SEPTA.

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All resident students are to vacate their rooms within 24 hours after their last exam. All residences will close at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 20. Residences will reopen on Sunday, January 13 at noon.

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One who has beenthere tens his story by Barbara Mongelli ''The United States government lies to us," said Brother Bill Barrett, a member of the Franciscan religious community, as he spoke of our country's involvement in Central America. Barrett, who just returned from his third trip to the war-torn countries of that region, feels that American occupancy, whether in the form of military bases in Honduras or aid for the Nicaraguan counter-revolutionaries (contras) is "destroying them." Barrett's argument is that the American presence is purely out of self-interest, for economic prosperity and military strength. The American government has said that without our presence, the Soviets and communism would overrun the area . The situation in Central America is most crucial in the countries of El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua . Honduras has an American-backed government that allows for military bases, airstrips and radar facilities, while Nicaragua has a revolutionary government that ours is trying to overthrow ; in El Salvador, there are guerillas rebelling against the Americanbacked government. Barrett said, "The war (in El Salvador ) is entirely funded by the United States . If we withdraw funds, the Salvadorans would be much more willing to negotiate. The war couldn't continue ; it would be over in 30-90 days." In Nicaragua , the United States has admitted to mining the harbors in order to keep out foreign aid for their government. The Nicaraguan people see this as a premise for a future American invasion. This sounds far-fetched to most Americans, but it is a realistic fear to these people who have been invaded by our country three times before; once in total peace-time. "Many Nicaraguans think (Grenada ) was a run through for an invasion," said

Barrett. He feels that the American students were in no danger, as our government told us. "After the bombing in Lebanon, (the two incidents were only days apart) the government needed something to show that the United States was capable of something that was not a complete screw-up." No matter how desperate the situation might seem to those protesting government involvement in Central America, Barrett said, "I have a lot of hope." Barrett said that if every American could go down there, that would be it; no one would permit American involvement in Central America.

he said, is through public disapproval of American involvement. Barrett said, "It is up to the American people not to tolerate the American presence." If enough people do start to actively oppose the involvement of our government in Central America and our government stays, Barrett said, ''Then we're certainly not a democracy." Barrett also believes that Christians play an important part in protesting American policy on Central America. ''To be Christian is to be political. It's silly not to believe that," Barrett said, citing Pope John Paul II as one of the most political men today. Barrett compares the situation in Central America to Vietnam, although he feels the results would be worse. ''It's just as

fruitless," he said, "If one (American) dies, it's too many." There will always be the arguments for and against the American presence in Central America . The disadvantage that Barrett has though, is that he cannot reach nearly as many people as the United States government can; also, it is difficult to obtain facts. For example, it has been said that the United States has been calling up members of the reserve armed forces and sending them to Central America. Protestors of American involvement look upon this action, if it is true, as being very questionable. . ' Only time will tell; for Barrett though, that time may be too late. Barrett said, "We are in deep; we shouldn't go in any dee r."

'We should get out; let them solve their own problems. We are causing more problems for them. Its arrogant of us to tell them what type of government to have.' -Brother Bill Barrett "They'd see people trying to build a better life," Barrett said . "The literary and health campaigns (after Nicaragua's Sandinista revolution, now in control ) were phenomenal; until they had to fight (the contras )." According to Barrett, our nation should completely pull out of the area. "We should get out; let them solve their own problems . We are causing more problems for them. It's arrogant ofus to tell them what type of government to have," said Barrett. One of the only ways to accomplish this,

Brother Bill Barrett, a Franciscan who has travelled to Central America , voiced his opposition to the American presence in Central America before Dr. Margaret Reher's religion class. (photo by Barbara Mongelli)

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Christmas seems a most appropriate time to be telling all of you how grateful we are for · your involvement in the learning center. We are overwhelmed by your responsiveness .to students' need ·~, by your dependability in coming to the center even when your own work is piling up, and by your success in helping students to raise. their grades. We have the unique privilege of observing the growth of the students who came to CARe and attribute that growth, to a large degree, to your willingness, to your knowledge of your -own special area, aAd to your non-judgemental attitude. While confidentiality does not permit us to reveal the accomplishments of specific students, we know that you have been successful. We have been able to measure your success in part by the increase in attendance at tutoring sessions. In the period ending on October 31, 1984, the number of students attending tutoring sessions more than doubled those during the same period in 1983. That can only mean that students recognize the value of your help and feel comfortable returning for more. As the holidays approach, we have muc'h/ to be grateful for, and you are the primary amon our most fortunate ifts~ ~

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MotherUrsulareflects.on our beginnings by Bonnie Zischang The purchase of the tranquil, wooded Dorrance Estate in 1954, by the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart was enough to give Sister Ursula Infante, M.S.C. incentive to plant the seed of what would be for her and the sisters a dream come true; the founding of a college that would carry out the ideals of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini. Mother Antoniette Della Casa, the first Superior General succeeding Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, foundress of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart expressed the desire to find a suitable site to educate the sisters because they were attending secular colleges and universities. The sisters first purchased the 138-acre estate with its mansion, gatehouse, and stable when they heard from Mr. Leo McManus, a friend of one of the sisters , that it was for sale. After the sisters inspected the site, they decided that they liked it very much and negotiated its purchase. Later, Infante went on her own to see the Dorrance Estate and recalled her first impression. '½.sI walked through that majestic iron gate and drove through the treelined road to the mansion, the thought struck me forceably that this was the perfect place for a college," Infante said . Infante was eager to start working on the formalities as soon as Mother Valentina Columbo, M.S.C., Superior General, gave her the permission to forge ahead with the proceedings for the founding. Although the seed was successfully planted, there were still some obstacles that needed to be surmounted. Infante needed permission from the Archdiocese. "John Cardinal O'Hara was strongly opposed to the project because of the many Catholic colleges already in the area," recalled Infante. So she took it upon herself to visit neighboring colleges to see if they had any objection to the establishment of another college in the area. Being a successful strategy, this gained the approval of the Cardinal, and things were under way. . The most difficult of all was obtaining permis- ; sion from the Radnor Township. According to Infante, its board members, at first, were adamant. . in their .refusal to have a college in Radnor which is strictly a residential district. "But after a few j meetin211 and ~anv prayers, and with the inter-

A proud Mother Ursula Infante reflects on the expansion of Cabrini College, a dream that became a reality through much hard work and dedication among those who seriously committed themselves to its growth and development.

vention-of Mr. Leo McManus and our lawyer, they succumbed. Finally, we were free to undertake the very important task of recruiting a strong and dedicated faculty. Then on September 18, 1957, Cabrini College opened its doors." said Infante proudly. According to Infante, the mansion originally served as the whole college. The Mansion contained all the facilities such as classrooms, a chapel , a library , residence rooms, and a dining hal l. In Infante's own recorded account of the first years of the college, she described how the first 73 girls came daring enough, trustworthy enough to accept the pains that come with growing, and creative enough to initiate what later became tradition. When asked to reflect on what the first few years were like at Cabrini College, Infante responded with fondness. "Cabrini always had that special family touch, which I don't think that it will ever lose," she said. "I remember not being able to go to bed until all the girls were in . If the girls wanted to go out with boys, I needed permission from their parents. These things were acceptable for the . times and other colleges in the area did likewise." An alumna from the first graduating class, Wanda Connely, describes Infante as "a special gifted woman who had a tremendous amount of drive. She was very loving and gentle like a mother. At class reunions," remembers Connely, "everyone always wanted to see Mother Ursula . What I am always touched by is the fact that Infante never forgets a face or a name." '½.fter 22 years, Mother Ursula came up tom • greeted me by my first name, hugged me anJ asked me how I was doing. She has that pheno • mena," Connely said. _ Connely spoke with sincerity ofher affinity for Cabrini and the people whom she made close contacts with. "Cabrini was my home . You can't have a home without a mother whose spirit is ever present. Whenever I come back to Cabrini, I always have the feeling of coming home," recalled Connely. Cassie Woestman, class of 1967, remembers Infante as being a "stickler for the social graces." "Mother Ursula wanted to raise ladies and the most important thing to her was to be polished." Dr. Joseph Romano, Academic Dean still carries ~ feeling of grate~ess to Infante for hiring him m 1960 because 1t was the start of his teaching career .

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Studentsdo morethan relaxover break by Margaret Angelucci December 10 has finally arrived , classes are over for the fall semester. The only thing left to do is take exams and then it's time for a well-deserved vacation.

The majority of the students at Cabrini are going to relax, enjoy the holiday, visit Âˇ relatives and work over Christmas break . Some students , however, have specific plans for Christmas break . Dr. Ruth Sower, chairperson of the education department, is conducting a trip to Arizona . Ten elementary education students will be teaching in Tuba City, Arizona in a government-owned elementary boarding school for American Indians. Barbara Colantuono, junior, is one of the students who will be taking the trip. "I have never done anything like this before. It will be like observing, but it's scary because the children on the reservation are so different from the children

here . These kids are not aggressive or competitive. You have to remember this when you are teaching them ," Colantuono said.

'I'mgoingskiing,and then I'm goingdownto my beach houseto cleandead cats outfromunderneaththe crossbase.' -Burt Siwak,senior

adelphia . "I have decided that I'm going to make this vacation exciting. Instead of sitting at home I'm going to do something constructive. What could be better than harvesting bananas, Feeley said .

the income will go to the poverty stricken Appalachian region of the United States. The students will be working in all different areas of the hospital. Debbi Kirk, senior, says she hopes that she will be one of the students chosen to participate. "I think it would be really exciting to work in the hospital. It also makes me feel good to know that I will be helping other people," Kirk said. Jimmy Welde, freshman and a member of the men's varsity basketball team plans to go to Iowa over Christmas break . The' team will participate in the second annual National Catholic Invitational Tournament in Debuke, Iowa and will leave Cabrini on January 3 and return on January 7. "I can't wait until the third ," Welde said.

A trip to New York City is being conducted by Sister Bernadette Casciano, M.S.C., M.A. through campus ministry . Although many students plan to take Ten students from Cabrini will be chosen to work at Cabrini Hospital in Manhattan . , trips over break many are planning to stay The students will be paid for their work , at home . Brian Feeley said that he plans to but as part of an outreach program half of harvest bananas in greater northeast Phil-

Burt Siwak, senior, said he is going to do what he does every vacation. "I'm going skiing , and then I'm going down to my beach house to clean dead cats out from underneath the cross base." 1

So from harvesting bananas in northeast Philadelphia to working in a hospita l in Manhattan to help people i n Appalachia, students at Cabrini will not just be relaxing over Christmas break.

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"Order now for Christmas" reads the poster advertising the cookbook. The cookbook is complete with 40 nutritional recipes cooked at the Childrens School during the past eight or nine years; also included are children 's songs and finger plays . According to Susan Kane , director of the Children 's School, stressing nutritional cooking to the young students has always been an important aspect of the schools currriculum. Kane recalls parents requesting recipes cooked at the school, not only because of its popularity with the children but more importantly , the recipes were natural and " weren't full of sugar and artifical preservatives ." It was only after the parents of the children suggested publishing a

cookbook comprised of the Children School for the purpose . of a fundraiser that serious considerations were made. \ "The Children School Cookbook" was organized and com- ; pleted by the , teachers of the Children School, primarily j Kathy Daly, Arlene Scioli, former art teacher who designed the illustrations, the parents of the Childrens School's pupils, and lastly (but not less important ), the students themselves. According to Daly, this was the larges t project the Children's School had ever taken on. Daly said , "It took man y long hou_rs and hard work. " Find ing the recipes to use wasn't hard . Said Daly, ''The children were our critics ." The children have learned to tap maple trees, making maple syrup and maple pudding . How many Cabrini stu'@,.llllllllif------'--.-.._ __ dents do you know that can tap a maple tree? Usingkthe recipes , the children have made various breads : pump in , .r-c-'\ whole wheat , and poppyseed . Other recipes include: Fourth (._,I"-} of July graham cracker cupcakes , lemon yogart bars , iris ginger bread and even Lucia buns.

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Denis Bourgeau, senior, president of Council Hall, paints scenery for the dormitory decorating contest held last Saturday. Council placed first with their theme, "Misfits in Toy/and." (photo by Mark Magner)

Senior Karen Pote gives Santa a hug before giving him her gift list. (photo by Debbie Kidon)

Familytraditionsreflect meaning of Christmas by Karen Bowers It is that time of the year again when we all go home and celebrate the holidays with our families. For every individual at Cabrini, there are that many family traditions that will be celebrated this Christmas season. Vickie Rodriguez, junior, celebrates her Christmas at home with her family in Puerto Rico, Mexico. "Where I live we go to big dances on Christmas Eve", said Rodriguez . "On Christmas day we go to church and afterwards the whole family comes over our house to open gifts and have Christmas dinner. On Christmas night we have what we call a Paranda", Rodriguez explained . "We start out with about fifteen people and sing Christmas songs from house to house. The families we sing to usally invite us into their homes for food and drinks, then the people continue to sing along with us. Sometimes we work our way up to seventy to eighty people". Rodriguez said that her familyB Christmas lasts up to January 6. She explained, "On January 6 we celebrate Three Kings Day. It is like Santa Claus bringing gifts but the Three Kings come instead. My whole family comes over once more and we open gifts . This a great time for the childeren of the family." Quinn Jenness, freshman , celebrates Chr istmas with her family in Southeren Maryland. Jenness said, "On Christmas Eve I always go Christmas caroling with my friends from house to house . While we visit each other 's homes, we enjoy looking at the decorations . After the caroling I go home to my family and we each open one present before going to bed. The next day we all wake up early and open the rest of the presents and the rest of our relitives come over for Christmas dinner." Doug Jobson, a freshman from New York celebrates his Christmas with his family by going to the midnight Mass at St.Patrick's Cathedral in New York City." Jobson said , "After Mass we go home and open our presents. On Christmas Day we go house hopping. Eventually, the whole family will end up together . Molly Fenerty, freshman, said that her whole street celebrates with a yearly tradition . Fenerty said, "Eyerybody on my street takes paper bags and fills the bottom with sand. We then put candles on the sand and they look like lanterns lined up along our road . We go to midnight Mass every year", said Fenerty. "The choir sings Christmas songs before Mass begins while the Children set up the manger. Christmas morning we visit the rest of the family".

Amy Capazucca, sophomore, celebrates a Polish ' Christmas. "Everyone in the family comes to our house for Christmas Eve. Before dinner we pass .a host to one another and say, 'I wish you health, wealth and happiness.' Each person takes a piece of host for each wish. Then it is"time for dinner. It is Polish tradition that we have schmelts, fish, kelbasi, a Polish meat, and pierogies which is a dough filled with cottage cheese and potato. After dinner a person is assigned to pass out gifts to the family." Capazucca said, "The youngest of the family is usally given all the attention. On Christmas day the immediate family opens their gifts. We then go to church and prepare for the big Christmas dinner in the evening.'' Michelle Bamber, a sophomore from Delaware, celebrates her Christmas with a Czeckoslovakian tradition. Bamber said , "Every year we go to a candle light Christmas carol celebration at Rodney Square in Wilmington one week before Christmas. On Christmas Eve we have a special dinner at my Grandmother's house. It is a Czeckoslovakian tradition that we eat our dinner when the first star appears in the sky. Then we break a host for each person in our family. On Christmas day we go to Mass and then to my grandparents home to exchange gifts . Then at night we have a big dinner to end our Christmas celebration ." Peggy McKay, sophomore, explained how her large family celebrates the holiday in their New Jersey home. McKay said, "Since my family of sixteen people is so big, we pull a name out of a box and buy a present for the person we picked . Our money limit ranges somewhere between one hundred and one hundred twenty-five dollars . McKay continued, "On Christmas Eve we hang our stockings while our father films us, then the whole family goes to midnight Mass. After Mass we open all our presents and eat our Christmas breakfast. We invite our friends as well as having the family over. We stay up until 6 a.m. and then sleep all day. On Christmas evening we have a big party with all my relatives. We have a grab bag that each person takes part in. The best part about our family tradition is that our whole family gathers together," said McKay. Elizabeth Lumbieri, described Brazilian traditions . "My traditions are much like the traditions in the United States. But in Brazil, December 25 is like the summer here

ls this 0!7~ of Santa's elves? Actually, it is Greg Beck, senior, resi of Cabrim East, donning his Santa Claus hat. (photo by Cara Grc

with the temperature being 70 to 80 degrees. My family is big; ten brothers and sisters and eleven nephews, so we have a polyanna. We pick one person's name to buy a present for. Lumbieri exp~ained, "We have a Santa Claus also, who leaves presents under the Christmas tree. On Christmas Âˇ Eve we exchange our gifts exactly at 12 a.m. We go to Mass on Christmas day and come home to make a big meal. Our meal is usually a barbeque." Lumbieri added, "The big difference between Christmas here and Christmas in Brazil is that we can go swimming." Whether people celebrate Christmas in Brazil or Puerto Rico, they share a common bond in their traditions; that of family togetherness, which makes traveling home thousands of miles all the worth while.

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Personaltouches add to season gift giving by Laura Przywara

Is this Rudolph or Bulwinkle? No, that's not a moose, that;s a reindeer!!!

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With Christmas less than one month away, shopping time is limited and more than likely so are funds. Finding the "right" present can become a dreaded task instead of one that is fun, but with a little creativity, gift-giving this year can be extra individual and unique. Buying that "special" present for someone can be challenging, but by putting a little thought and planning into it this year's Christmas presents can be unusual and remembered. More than likely a friend or relative has a special person that they may have lost touch with due to school, time or distance. Arranging a surprise holiday get-together (bringing someone into town) or even a phone call (It's the next best thing to being there) can bring the meaning .of friendship at Christmas into full view. With exams just days away, many students can be found piled under papers and only surface to bathe or go to class. Surprising a friend by ordering her favorite pizza, putting a big bow on the box and barging in to give her a much needed break will make her smile and save her sanity. And if she is really loaded down with work, offering to type a paper can help ease her mind. Giving to someone in this way will be greatly appreciated. How about a mysterious road trip? A friend or relative can be pleasantly surprised by telling them to set aside an after-

noon or evening for a holiday journey. Since it is a mystery, they won't know where they are going until they arrive. · That's the fun of it. Maybe it will be to a movie they've been dying to see or a night out on the town. Not only will it make them happy but the time spent together 1 can be great, especially if both parties have ! been busy and haven't seen each other in a · while. When asked about · giving unusual Christmas presents, Ruth Scott, Cabrini's switchboard operator, felt that the true meaning of giving at Christmas is doing something for someone, giving of oneself rather than always giving material things . "After a while material things aren 't I thrilling anymore," Scott said. ''A real surprise is doing something for someone that is totally unexpected." If someone is joining in your family holiday celebration (a brother brings a friend home from school or a second cousin from Michigan is dropping in) why not surprise them by having a present waiting under the tree with their name on it. Even though the person may be a stranger , it will let them feel welcomed and loved at Christmas. "I really think that 's what it is all about," said Scott. So this Christmas , sit back and th ink about the spirit of giving. These are just a few ideas, there are so many others and so many people to give to . Gifts given from the heart are special and can make people feel special.

fessor of English, which was to finish his Ph.D. Sophomore Anthony Dade resolved that he would like to become a better person athletically, academically , and religiously. Other people commented that they were not thinking that far ahead, like junior Barbara Colantuono , who said she could not make a resolution until after exams , because her brains were fried ! Margaret Becker, Secretary for th3 Student Services Office, said that she had to get through Christmas first, before she could make a resolution. Frank Bokoski, a sophomore transfer student, said that his resolution was going

to be that he get more involved at Cabrini , and to change the oil in his car. On the lighter side, junior Megan Lamb said that she would like to spread sunshine all over the place and put on a happy face, but her real resolution is to get a boyfriend . Jim Cahill, freshman, is resolving to get more sleep next semester Tina Slater , freshman, hasn 't really thought about making a resolution , and said she never really makes them. When sophomore Jeff Kardos was asked if he had made a resolution, his answer was ''No"! It seems as though the tradition of making a New Year's resolution is still pretty popular at Cabrini.

by Michelle M. Bamber

I resolve to ...With the end of Christmas comes a new beginning , the new year. Many people on the Cabrini campus are going along with tradition and making their New Year's resolution. They are taking advantage of the chance to wipe their slate clean . Even though these are made with good intentions, it is never easy to stick by them. One popular resolution was made by Kathleen Brady, sophomore, to lose weight. Some people had more serious resolutions, like Arthur Young, assistant pro-

Expectionsheightenfor holidayshows by Maureen McAnespey

Many seasonal events and displays offered in the area have become synonymous with Christmas, itself, making the anticipation of the holidays wonderfully contagious. Some of these events have practically become family traditions, and devoted patrons flock to them yearly. "Twas the Night Before Christmas" is this year's theme for the Christmas display at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, featuring an array of outdoor lights, and over 2,300 poinsettas filling Longwood's elegant conservatories. Upon entering the gardens, one is led along a string oflit trees, drawing visitors to the main entrance. The 300 acre country estate , formerly the residence of the DuPont family, is reminiscent of the style of the 1920s in landscaping and architecture . Although best known for their summer-time flower beds and fountains, Longwood Gardens is as decorative dild charming when the grounds are blanketed with snow during the Christmas season. Visitors can stroll outdoors where evergreens are wrapped in a spectrum of lights , then seek refuge from the bitter December weather indoors in the four acre, heated greenhouse tha is filled with holiday floral displays . The display also offers organ sing-alongs on every hour between 2:00pm and 5:00pm, and evening choral concerts at 7:00pm and 8:00pm. Along with the different arrangement of Christmas flowers there is a · tree decorated displaying the theme of ''Vision of Sugarplums ." Tickets

. are $4.00 for adults, $1.00 for children ages six to fourteen, and free for children under six. Longwood Gardens will continue their Christmas display daily now through Jan. 1 from 10:00am - 9:00pm, and it is located in Kennet Square, PA on U.S Route 1.

John Wanamaker's in Center City Philadelphia, has become a popular holiday ~cursion in recent years not only for shoppmg, but also for the elaborate animated light show presented yearly. A huge, colorfully lit Christmas tree is the centerpiece of the display, subordinated by dual fountains that add to the beauty of the show. This light show is presented in relation to a narrated story Young and old alike stare spellbound as snowmen, drummer boys, dancers, and reindeer are seen to float overhead in an assortment of colors as the story progresses. The show last approximately fifteen minutes, and is being shown daily now through Dec. 22. The show starts at 10:30 a.m., and continues every hour through 8:30 p.m. Although transportation may be a problem, Wanamakers is accessible by public transportation. Wanamakers easily by The Paoli Local train will take you to the Gallery at 11th and Market Sts., and Wanamakers is located on 13th and Market Sts. Doylesford Abbey offers holiday entertainment for music lovers with a Christmas concert to be held on Dec. 15 at 8:00 p.m. The concert will feature the Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale. Doylesford Abbey is located in Paoli and

tickets are $9.00 each. If you would like more information you can call 5465544. For those who may not be able to attend off campus activities, holiday entertainment is available at home. The annual Cabrini Christmas Concert will be presented on Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Widener Center Lecture Hall. Performing will be the Cabrini College Community Chorus, directed by Adeline Bethany, chair-

person of the fine arts department, and the Cabrini College Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of James Capolupo. In celebrating the Christmas season, Radnor residents have a variety of choices, ranging from the fast-paced excitement of the holiday rush in the city to the tranquil country estate garden of the DuPont family.

.'i.ongwoo ar ens, ocate m Kennett Square, -IS eaturmg a hristmas · · display during the month of December. Longwood's elegant conservatories house nearly four acres of heated indoor gardens now filled with over 2,300 poinsettas. Outdoor displays include decorated evergreens.

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This year's special exhibit is entitled, "Visions of Sugar Plums," illustrations of children's stories_.Among them are depictions of fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm, Mother Goose and Hans Christian Andersen. Original illustrations by Nor-

When volunteers at the Brandywine River Museum and Conservancy, located in Chadds Ford, gather the pine cones and other organic materials with which they make their famous Christmas ornaments, they are told to scatter the seeds from which the next generations will bloom. The Brandywine Museum, famed for its display of art work by members of the reknowned Wyeth family, and the beauty of its surrounding woodland area, is now celebrating Christmas with a distinctive, traditional charm.

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The famous Christmas trees are dressed in decorations handmade from thistle, pinecones, nuts, berries, milkweed, and flowers. Trees are displayed in the museum's hall which -are draped with fragrant evergreens and red and green ribbons. One of the trees is adorned entirely with gossamer angels who proclaim the joy of the season from furled leaf trumpets.

man Ro.ckwell, Maxfield Parrish and Howard Pyle are on display, as well as a first interpretation of Clement C. Moore's "Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Jessie Willcox Smith. The galleries house the largest collection of Wyeth paintings. The works ofN.C. Wyeth and grandson, Jamie, are hung intermittently with others from the Brandywine school. In the museum's newest wing, where son Andrew Wyeth's most famous paintings are now a permanent collection, the Brandywine River is visible at a glance from the huge glass walls. Here, art and nature are one. Colors of the earth, grays and browns, are dominant in all Andrew's paintings and mimic the winter colors of the Brandywine region. Many disenchanted mall shoppers seeking repose can rekindle their spirits with the beauty and simplicity of The Brandywine Museum. The museum is located on U.S. Route 1 in Chadds Ford and is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for students.

Thisyear'sspecialexhibitis "Visions of SugarPlums," illustrations forchildren's stories. Another Christmas tradition here is the model train display. Five trains run along 1500 feet of track through lighted villages, and operational mining towns and lumber mills. Eager faces peer into darkened tunnels awaiting the first sign of emerging light, while elsewhere a whistle excitedly announces the arrival of a train. Wellbehaved and spellbound, I resist the urge to touch the passing trains.

by Cathy Young Some large nuclear families are still in existence today, although American families over the past few decades have become smaller in comparison with the families that produced the baby boom of the sixties. Despite the economic woes of inflation and high taxes, many children have survived and perhaps even benefitted from a copious number of siblings. Al Miller, a sophom-0re at Cabrini, defines some of the cons of being a part of a large family to the difficulty family members have in learning to collectively share household conveniences. A precious moment is described as being able to make a phone call without the harassment of a crowd behind you and an additional hour of sleep is often sacrificed in order to beat the mad rush to the shower in the morning. One of seven children, Al does express a benefit often taken for granted by most large family members - ''There's always somebody around. I don't have to worry about feeling lonely." James H.S. Bossard and Eleanor Stoker Boll, authors of "The Large Family System", point out a little-known feature of families with many offspring - sibling surrogates. Most often occurring in siblings whose ages vary over a decade or

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Studentsstillgargle Examscausecampusdistress .grandma'scures by Donna M. Horsley

Resident halls are characterized by unusual behavior prior to exam periods. Students practice study habits and rituals to aid them in preparing for those brain-wrenching The Christmas season : it 's a time ofjoy, love, family ...and finals. In a survey in which 100 residents on campus particistuffy noses, fevers, achy heads, and hacking coughs . While pated , 46 percent of those polled begin studying for exams healthy holiday spirits are decking their hall s and popping several days prior to the exam, while 25 percent will begin champagne corks, thousands of common cold sufferers studying the night before the exam . across the country will be popping aspirins and Sudafed Studying seems to be difficult enough , but because the and Niquil-anything to relieve the dreadful symptoms. majority of college students study late in the evening (48 Today there's a convenient , over-the-counter, chemical percent of the Cabrini students polled do), staying awake cure for almost any ailment, but did you ever wonder what while studying is a feat equally as difficult to conquer. our grandparents used as remedies in the days before RiteWhen the students were asked how they stayed awake Aid? while studying late at night, a variety of answers were Old medical journals and trivia books are filled with given. Of the students polled, 32 percent eat to stay awake oldtime "cure-alls" , created at a time when less than one in and 29 percent drink either soda, tea or coffee, that contain nine self-proclaimed doctors held an actual medical degree. caffeine to stay awake . Ranked according to popularity , Most treatment was performed by dear old mother and her other ways students stay awake are : physical exercise , kitchen cabinet . studying with friends , using caffeine tablets, smoking , The 1790 asthma sufferer was counseled to live for two weeks on a diet of boiled carrots . For that hacking cough,(or talking to oneself and drinking beer. The women ofLanshe for any ailment grandma wasn't quite sure of), a spoonful of . house said that "Smurf' vitamins came in handy when studying in the past , giving them "the extra brain power castor oil did the trick . And leeches were sure to remove the they needed ." ''bad blood" from any achy body parts . Fifty-four per cent of the students choose to study most Though these remedies may seem far-fetched and dis- frequently in the ir rooms. There was a small number of tant, many campus cold sufferers have their own heritage of students who have secret spots en campus were they could exotic elixirs , passed down to them from their grandescape into solitud e. Surprisingly, some students revealed parents, which they sometimes still use today. · these secret spots: the chapel , soccer field, Widner Center "Whenever anyone in our family had a sore throat , Lecture Hall, and the "Blue Room" in Counsel Hall were grandma would stew us a mixture of apples and herbs, " said among the _favorites . Lucia Laurito , junior ."Or sometimes she'd make us drink • hot honey. The funny thing is that our throats always Then there is the forgotten Cabrini teacher who must seemed to feel better. " "One sniffle, and we'd have a silk stocking full of garlic . hand in to the registrar the semester grades only 24 hours after the exams have been taken. "It is very difficult," said wrapped around our necks ," said Vicky Rodriguez, junior. "For sore throats, we'd gargle with salt. Thank God it's hot Carter Craigie , professor of English and communications . I most of the time in Puerto Rico, so we don't get colds as find I cannot correct grammar and spelling mistakes. I cannot write all the comments I'd like." According to Irene often." , Rachat, the 24 hour deadline is a "serious problem." Why would these non-medical remedies survive the test Jerome R. Zurek , chairperson of the English and commuof time? Perhaps some of them actually work , whether through some psychological power of suggestion or by some nications department , is able to stay awake marking exams by "standing up in a 55-60 degree room," while another actual medical merit . In the Monmouth Medical Journal article, "Herbs and other Healers ," Dr. Anthony Lowden, teacher who wished to remain anonymous suggests "strong M.D. states, "We are finding now that the concoctions of drink " when marking exams. When asked how a student should study in order to get a medicine men and housewife doctors contained extracts of good grade in their class, Adeline Bethany, department ingredients similar to those in modern prescription drugs ..alcohol that was given as a pain killer in 1820 in now chairperson of fine arts, said that regular application throughout the course is the best way to achieve a good put , in small doses, into cough medicines and grade ; while Zurek looks "for evidence that a student has decongestants ..." organized and synthesized many important aspects of a Honest mom, it 's for medicinal purposes only...

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He doesn't say very much on the court and not that much off the court unless you really know him. While playing he works hard and at times he's unstoppable. Against Shepherd College he had 33 points and probably played his best game of the season so far. He is John Walden, senior, captain of the mens basketball team. Walden transferred to Cabrini last year from Philadelphia Community College. He was recruited by Mike Kelly, assistant coach and John Dzik, head coach and athletic director. Dzik said, "If John is not the most talented basketball player Cabrini has ever had, he is definitely one of the top three." After the season was over last year he was elected captain by his teammates . According to Dzik, he was not s rised

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Senior John Walden, another long and hard practice. (Photo by Mark Viggiano

said, "John is a leader by example, he 1snot very vocal, but his teammates respect his ability on the court ." Walden was also named rookie of the year at the sports banquet last year. Jerome Chennault, junior basketball player and Walden's roommate said, "John is one of the outstanding athletes on the Cabrini basketball team ." Walden went to Northeast High School in Philadelphia where he was selected to the all-public complimentary team. He started playing organized basketball when he was 12 and has been playing ever since. According to Dzik, Walden has been a great improvement to Cabrini's basketball program. He said, "John has given us consistant scoring by a guard and he is also a very fine defensive player." However there is a side to Walden that many people do not know. He said, "I am a very straight forward person, but I am also complex, someone you have to take time out to know, not just five minutes. Jackie Cunningham, senior said, "John is not only a skillful basketball player and leader , but he is as well a very caring , loyal and respectable individual." Walden looks forward to this season for many different reasons. He knows this is his last season, so the outcome is particularly important . ''If I'm proud of what I've done when this season is over it will be much easier to live with then ifl am not ," he said. Walden has found this year to be quite an improvement over last year. He said, "People are more friendly , because I know more people this year ." According to Walden the attitude of the team has also shown an improvement this year. Last year there was a very strong lack of unity on the team . According to Walden, the team is so much more closer this year then they were last year, especialy on the court. Alan Jones , sophomore , sums up Walden by saying, "John is a good player and fun to be around, but mostly he's just a nice guy."

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The majority of the athletes and coaches ,do give the cheerleaders great support. However the few who don't, make it hard for us to remember those who do. The womens athletic director has talked to the cheerleaders twice and both times it was to by B.J. Petracci complain about us . We missed one field Oh you know the type, the air-head', the hockey game because four cheerleaders one out there just to look pretty, the one had tests and we missed the womens baswanting to attract all the guys' attention; ketball tournament in the beginning of the season. oh you know her, she's a cheerleader. As a cheerleader, I take offense to this

stereotype. When cheerleaders tell some people, cheerleading is a sport they almost laugh at us . Cheerleading is a sport . A sport is defined as an activity that requires vigorous bodily exertion . Under this criteria cheerleading is a sport. 路 Cheerleading is the only sport tha t.lasts from September to March . We are expected to cheer for home soccer and field hockey games in the fall and men and women 's basketball games in the winter ; yet we aren 't funded at all. This year we wanted new uniforms. One of the major complaints that the cheerleaders heard last year was about the uniforms. In order for us to get new uniforms we had to borrow $500 from the men's athletic department . Now we have to raise that money and pay it back by the end of the school year. The cheerleaders this year for the first time have cheered for away soccer games and we attended an away hockey game. We also cheered for the volleyball team on a regular basis. All this is more then what is expected.

Our major complaint is that this same director was not there when we were the first cheerleading squad to cheer for an away field hockey game and again this director was not there when the field hockey coach yelled at us to stop cheering . We are not being defensive, it is fine to give us constructive criticism , but on the same token when asked how the cheerleaders look this same director said she had not seen us enough to make a comment. In all my years of cheerleading , I have always come across those people who have that t y pical s tereot y pe of what a cheerleader is . I have always wondered if they have ever tried to do some of the stunts that the cheerleaders do. I am not ask{ng for false praise , I only want people to wake up and give the cheerleaders a chance . Sure in the past and maybe now in the present some cheerleaders have maybe only been out in the limelight to look pretty, but just because others did it does not mean it is that way on Cabrini's campus righ now. All we are asking for is just a chance .

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Skiing is a popular sport in the Philadelphia area because of the many close skiing resorts, for example, Jack Frost, Doe Mountain, and Big Boulder. This particular sport offers to be a fun vacation past time. (Photo by Cara Graham)

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by Mary K. Grimley The season of wonderful winter sports is upon us once again. For many Cabrini students, the upcoming semester break will include exhilarating days of ski fun. There are many considerably good ski facilities not too far outside the Philadelphia area where one's most ardent desires to "hit the slopes" can be fulfilled. Each of these ski locations supply ski equipment rental and the beautiful snow covered mountains necessary for a day of very satisfying skiing. Jack Frost, offRoute 1 in White Haven, is among the most popular mountains for skiing. They have weekend skiing at $19 a day and daily skiing at $17. Jack Frost also provides adequate lighting for evening skiing which will cost the skiier $12 whether it be a weekend or a weekday. Rental equipment here is estimated at approximately $12. According to intermediate skiier, Chris Francis of the freshman class, "Jack Frost is good for skiing." Only about two and one half hours from Philadelphia in Lake Harmony is Big Boulder ski facility. They charge $19 on weekends and $17 on weekdays with evening costs at $12. Rental equipment including boots, bindings, skis, and poles costs the skiier between $8 and $12 depending on the time of day which they choose to ski. Halfway between Harrisburg and York is the Roundtop ski area. On this mountain, prices vary according to the hours of the day. Between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. the cost is $19. From 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. you are charged $12. If you choose to go skiing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the cost is $17 and from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.,the cost is $17. Rental equiptment is $14 daily and $10 in the evening. Finally, two hours from Philadelphia located in Macungie, Pa., is Doe Mountain. Patty Brown, sophomore, has been skiing since the age of six and feels that Doe Mountain is a good place to ski in this area. "It's close and cheap," stated Brown. Their rates are $16 on weekends, $12 on weekdays, and $12 for evening skiing. Rental equiptment runs the skiier $11 on weekends, $10 for weekdays, and $9 in the eve-

ning. Doe provides reasonable prices along with very sufficient ski facilities for most skiiers. Each of these ski locations provides for skiiers, lessons, rental equiptment, varying levels of ski slopes from beginner to expert, and anything from ropes to chair lifts depending upon the severity of the slope. For many advanced skiiers, the mountains in this area are not quite challenging enough to satisfy. After skiing some mountains in the Vermont area such as Sugarback, Chuck Cesare, senior, feels that the challenge is "not there anymore," in most of the slopes in the Pocono area. He still feels that "personal satisfaction that only skiing can provide," when he is sufficiently challenged. Freshman Steve Saville, who began skiing after a family trip, feels that the Pocono mountains are "O.K., but nothing like Vermont. They don't take you an hour to get down." The reasons for wanting to ski are limitless. Francis, who has skiied in Switzerland, Yugoslavia, Vermont, and the local area, says that he skis because of the simple fact that "it's fun." But for him, downhill is his preference since "cross country is only for old folks." If you are in the market for new ski equiptment this season, there are many ski or sport shops in the area where all of your ski needs can be found. At Wilburger's Ski Shop in the Bryn Mawr Mall, the stock of all ski eqipment is beyond satisfaction. For skis, bindings, and poles, the intermediate skiier can pay as little as $150 while he/she can also spend as much as 650 for the very top of the line. A pair of boots can be found as reasonably priced as 90, but for a good, comfort fit, the skiier will generally pay 120 to 150. Wilburger 's supplies both downhill and cross country ski equipment. At Wick's Ski and Sport Shop on Woodland Ave. in Springfield, Pa., skis, poles, and bindings, minus the boot, average about $250. For the boot, prices range from $135 to $200. This shop also has ski fashions and both downhill and cross-country equiptment.

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Much more money is. given for academic awards than for athletic awards according to John Dzik , director of men 's athletics and admissions . According to Beth Leiberman , assistant director of financial aid , two to three times more money is allocated to academic awards than to athletic awards . Dzik and Helen Goodwin , director of women's athletics , receive a certain allocation of funds for athletics. This amount is then divided in half and distributed equally to the men 's and women 's divisions . Within each division, the director decides how much is allocated to each of the five teams. The top academic awards are two full tuition Presidential scholarships, the top athletic award that could be given is half tuition, plus room and board . Dzik maintains that this amount has never been given . Dzik said , "For the men's program the average athletic award is somewhere between $800 and $1,000 per athlete per year." The coaches go out to the high schools and recruit in their respective areas . As they are critiquing various team members they tentatively derive a figure within the fund allocation limits , without making any commitments Cabrini cannot fulfill. Subsequel).tly, the coaches report back to Dzik and Goodwin recommending an award figure based on the athletic ability and financial need of each student. In order to comply with admissions standards, Dzik and Goodwin urge all coaches to ascertain the academic standing of the students being recommended. Athletic awards are dependent on financial need as well as athletic proficiency. A student from a wealthy family would not be granted an athletic award. Awards for athletic proficiency were devised to assist those students who were outstanding in their respective areas and were unable to attend college because of their -financial status . Once the financial aid office . receives the recommendation for any awards, the athletic award candidat"s are

treated similarly to those students who receive other awards such as loans or grants. Dzik then goes back to financia1 aid and requests a certain amount for the stu dent to receive . At this time , the financial ·aid package is adjusted. For example, a student may have received a $500 athletic award , a $900 Cabrini Grant, and a $1,500 Guaranteed Student Loan . In this case the $500 athletic award would replace $500 of the Cabrini Grant . As a result , another needy student would benefit from the negotiated package of the former student . According to Lieberman , "Because of federal regulation , we cannot overaward any student ." Dzik claims that none of the sports programs at Cabrini are money making as compared to Penn State or Notre Dame. For example , intercolleg iate football at Penn State is a multi - million dollar business . For Cabrini , Dzik looks at the public relations value of the sport in terms of what it can do for the college. As a result , varsity basketball is allocated the greatest amount of funds both in the men's division and in the women's division. Basketball has a greater appeal to the public eye than most other sports . Unlike other sports on campus, it's results are broadcast on KYW News Radio l06-0AM. In addition, men 's athletic 's are used to increase male enrollment . Cabrini 's distinguished athletes can lose their awards if they are dismissed from school because bf substandard academic standing, behavioral scandals, or if they simple choose not to tcy out for the award since each award must be renewed annually. In some instances at large schools when an athlete cannot continue to play because of illness , that student will loose the award . This isn 't the case at Cabrini . Furthermore , ifit takes a student five years to complete the degree requirements, Cabrini's athletic department will be willing to stand behind the committment. It goes along wi.th the philosophy here- personalization of education, " Dzik said . People care about people at Cabrini .

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Adventof the New Year: Superthonan-ivalis near IT'S COMING ... The annual event we've all been waiting for. Here it is, the first publication and sneak preview of events of the Second Annual Cabrini College Helping Hand Superthon. The underlying philosophy of the superthon for those of you who don't know, those of you who forget, and those of you who don't care (but soon will), is to involve the ENTIRE campus in a fund raising weekend. Proceeds from the entire weekend will be donated to Lupus and Alzheimer's Disease. The Superthon runs for 33 continuous hours, and includes activities from every spectrum of campus life. The co-sponsors of the event are SGA, WCAB, the campus radio station, and the Office of Student Activities. A steering committee consisting of members of each of these concerns has been working out the logistics of the weekend for several months now. This committee consists of: Colleen DiRaddo, director of student activities, Judy Buck, senior, station manager of WCAB, Robin Larkins, president SGA,

Joe Giuffre, social activities chairperson, Mark Murray, social activities assistant, Denis Bourgeau, junior, Counsel Hall's hall council president, Debbie Maida, sophomore, Woodcrest dorm council president, Trish Reilly, sophomore, program director ofWCAB. Guidance was also provided by Dr. Jerome Zurek, chairperson of the English and communications department and Frank Hogan, radio instructor, and originator of the idea of the superthon. The tenative schedule of events for the weekend is as follows: FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 1985 4:30 - 6:30 Trivial Pursuit . Tournament; (caf) celebrity emcee 5:15 Official Superthon Kickoff; (cat) live WCAB broadcast begins 6:30-7:30 Name That Tune; (WCGA) hosted by WCAB DJ's 7:30-9:00 Dorm Feud; (WCGA) hosted by resident life staff

9:00-12:00 LIVE CONCERT!!! (gym) (you've all heard of this band ...) FOR MORE INFO CONTACT THE CABRINI GRAPEVINE!!

1:00-4:00 Flea Market Clubs, outside vendors)

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2:00-4:30 Men's Varsity B-Ball Game (gym) proceeds to superthon

12:00-3:00 (yes AM!) Movies ... Movies and More Movies (WCGA)

4:30-6:00 Dinner Show (cat)

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6:00-8:00 Rest, Relax, and GET READY for NEW YEAR'S EVE

5:00-7:00 Popcorn Slumber Sing Along (B.Y.O. sleeping bag, guitar, teddy bears, and other bedtime necessities)

8:00-9:00 Alumni/ Student Cocktail Party (Mansion)

3:00-5:00 Live Band-Cabrini's Flock of Penguins" (WCGA)

7:00-11:00 Wake-up, Shower, Morning Stretch with coffee, donuts, Joanie, Jane & Richard (not necessarily in that order)

9:00-1:00 NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY/ DANCE (gym) Cabrini's own Frank Hogan, DJ ... Auction ... Food... Drink Hats ... Noisemakers ... MORE

11:00-12:30 Brunch with WCAB and the Roommate Game; (cat)

1:00 CLOSING CEREMONIES, SECOND ANNUAL SUPERTHON (gym)

12:30-2:00 The Annual Faculty vs. Students B-Ball Game (gym)

Invite your family, past alumni, friends, etc., to join in this weekend of fun for charity!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS ANDHAPPY NEWYEAR!

ThePsychologyClub Extendsth_ eir Christmasgreeting ~

The psychology club WS)Uldlike to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a very happy and healthy New Year. See you in January!

SocialActivitiesReport _Before finals begin, come out with your friends to celebrate Christmas the Cabrini way.

Tonight the Snowball Dance will be held at 9 p.m. in the gym. Come see the beautifully decorated gym and enjoy music by the Pros. Hot food and refreshments will be served along with a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Tomorrow, there will be carolling at 5:30 p.m. and the Yule Log ceremony at 7:00 p.m. Social Activities and SGA wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and a restful holiday season. See ya next year ... First stop in 1985- SUPERl'HON 11!!

Thank.voufor St.Mary'sChristmasParty CEC and PSEAwould like to extend their thanks to the campus ·community for helping to make the St.Mary'sChristmas Partythe successthat it was!

Thespirit of Christmaspresent The play "Scrooge" was presented on Monday night, Dec.3 by the Creative Arts Workshop of the Council for Exceptional Children. The performers in the play were mentally handicapped children of the workshop who are al/ local area residents. It was a night of lights, cameras and action for the children as many spectators looked on. Even channel six Action News was on hand to publicized this "special" event. Congratulations to all who participated ... Cast and Cabrini crew! (photo by Cara Graham)

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I am writing this in res ponse to the re c ent vandalization c: the •Cafeteria and the Fitness center. I have been at Cabrini ==r almost 4 years now, including my summer s. Cabrini has come :.o mea~ more to me than just a school; it is also my home.

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A small group of people have worked hard in obtaining some ~oal~ and changing a few things here at Cabrini . The Fitness Ce:-.:.er 1.s an examole and a result of that hard work over a long period of time. Finally we've got a decent Fitness Center and somebc,;:iy, or ~a few people, have tried to destroy all that hard i,.;ork. The whole caI'lpus suffers because of these few "jerks!"

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~~~~~~~~ ~ ~4 THANKS Thanks to all who have planned and participated in the activities for the first semester. To those ·who have been wondering how to get involved, come to the student activities office and we'll find a place for you to contribute .

SHOPPING TRIP-12/8

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Sign up in the student seNices area or see Joe Guiffre before today, if you are interested ;n going on shopping trip to Philadelphia tomorrow. It will take place from 10 am . to 4 p.m.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT-12/9

SPRINGBREAK ALTERNAflVE TRIP: , An alternative trip has been designedfor spring break in addition to the cruise. A west coast 30th anniversary Disneyland celebrationis available which includes : flight, hotel, car, a two-day pass to Disneyland equals a cost of $450 . Stop in the student activities office for more information .

The Cabrini College Community Chorus and Jazz Ensemble will present their annual Christmas concert this Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the WCLH. Admission is free.

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CHRISTMAS WEEK ~ Thanks to all of the students who helped with Christmas week. You made it tun and beautiful for the rest of us.

GOOD LUCKON FINALS

MERRY CHRISTt#S AND 'H.APPY' NEWYEAR

All of the members <5lfh$ Csbff!11College community and the familiesoftfie~ulty, staff and administration ar, ~ampus Christmas Evening. Di(IIH!lf . . 4:30 p.m., followed by carol/pg en we'll gather in the mansion cqurtyardMd at 6:30 p.m. for the Candle/~ Yule J..t:,g ony and Christmas Eucharistic~,At8 p:. ., anyone who wants to make ·a (Jrristmttl r~ · or spray is invited to the Widener~ Santa's elves have supplied us with Chnst,r,as specials on the widescreen television, video,,,pl{JeCOfleS, greens, ribbons and other odds ancff!mtls to make beautiful holiday decorations. Don't miss this evening of special moments .

The annual Snowball will be held tonight, sponsoredbythe SGA from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the gym. The cost is $2.50 or $2 if you bring a cannedgood. The dressis semi-formal . Music willbe providedby the Pros. Refreshments and food will be available.At midnight, Santa Claus will arrive to hearyourUstsand he has consented to be photographed withyou for a small fee. Plan to come and join in thefestiveparty.

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