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XavierHallscarredby vandals

by Debbie Ferrar Christy Mason Monica Palko

Their next and final stop, Doyle said, was the second floor study lounge where one ceramic lamp was broken and two lamp shades were mangled. Again bottles were smashed and trash was strewn about.

They said it was a "great party."

"It would have gone down in Cabrini history if all this hadn't happened," John Berenato, senior, said.

On Sunday morning, however, the day after that "great party," areas in Xavier Hall were found vandalized - extensively vandalized.

On their way out of Xavier, they allegedly ripped two trash bags apart, scattering the rubbish in the main foyer.

According to Sean Mitchell, assistant director of security, all RA~ were notified concerning the radios.

Joanne Goebel, resident manager of Woodcrest, was on duty that night and was informed that the raios were not working, but did not inform Doyle until the following morning, Doyle said.

Berenato said he was hesitant to leave his room to get Doyle or a resident assistant because he was unsure of what the three men would do.

At approximately 7:30 a.m. Berenato awoke to a ruckus. Looking out his window, he witnessed the three tampering with the ice cream machine.

At this point, Berenato woke McGonigle's friend and asked him to leave and to take the three men with him.

According to John Doyle, resident manager, Berenato approached him after Sunday brunch and informed him that three male Villanova students had vandalized the TV loUJ,1.ge, the Great Room, and the study lounge in Xavier Hall.

The three vandals then returned to Berenato's room to collect their things and, according to Berenato, said, "If we ever see you guys off campus, we'll beat the shit out of you. It's cool you kicked us out, but not that you called security."

Doyle said the vandals most likely started their destruction in the TV lounge.

Here the three men tore the metal pipe railing from the wall, which they may have used to smash the light switches, thermostat, exit sign and furniture.

Apparently, Berenato said, the three were probably listening outside the door when he called security earlier that morning. .-

The refrigerator door was dented on the outside and the interior looked to have been also smashed with the railing.

'It (the party) would have gone down in Cabrinihistory if all this hadn't happened.'

-John Berenato,senior

A wooden table was also dismembered, and its legs, since found with dents, may also have been used in smashing the fixtures and the refrigerator.

Doyle said that it appeared as though the three men stood at the entrance of the lounge and threw room causing them to shatter.

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Paint was poured behind the wide screen TV in the Great Room and in its console. The paint was "borrowed" from the security cage, across from the Great Room. It was put back there after it was used by the vandals. (photo by Rob Yackel)

Broken glas" hdS also found in the hallway to the right of the lounge in front of the vending machines. Doyle said the ice cream machine was moved, but not damaged.

According to Doyle, the vandals probably then made their way to the second floor Great Room. Here, more beer bottles, one used in an attempt to break a window, were smashed. Trash was thrown and a trash receptacle broken. A deodorant stick had been smeared on the window and the arm of a couch was broken.

Apparently this did not satisfy the vandals, as they then proceeded to break into the security cage across from the Great Room and "borrow" a large bucket of paint.

Evidence suggests that they then returned to the Great Room with the paint and poured it on the rug behind the large screen TV and in the console. They also spit several times on the screen. They then returned the bucket of paint to the security cage. _

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Lastly, they ripped the facing off the electrical outlet in the main entrance, Doyle said.

Maintenance estimates the damage to Xavier to be approximately $ 7188.

According to Berenato, his suite decided to have a party Saturday night, February 21. The party, which did not have an approved guest list, was confined within suite 120, Berenato said.

Berenato said that Patrick McKenna, senior, resident assistant, who was not officially on duty that night, asked Berenato and Greg Beck, junior, to break up the party at approximately 1:30 a.m.

McKenna said that he was forced to write the party up and submit a report to Doyle because the party was loud and was continuing after hours. "It was just kind of blatant," he said. "The doors were all open."

According to Berenato, the party eventually broke up. Everyone had left the suite except Berenato, Beck, an invitd guest of Marty McGonigle, sophomore, and the three alleged vandals.

McGonigle had invited his friend from St. Joseph's University. The three alleged ' vandals came with the friend, although uninvited.

I Up to this point the three had not caused any problems. It wasn't until approximately 3:00 a.m. as Berenato and Beck were trying to sleep that the three men became loud and obnoxious.

"Several times Greg (Beck) and I asked them to leave," Berenato said, "but they refused."

According to Berenato they then got in touch with McGonigle several times to help convince the three men to leave.

Eventually the three left Berenato's room and were locked out by Berenato.

Berenato, who heard them causing a commotion in the suite, called security five times to inform them of what was happening. Berenato, like the majority of the campus that early Sunday morning, was unaware that the radio's used to contact security were not functioning.

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The ceramic lamp in the study lounge was broken by the vandals. (photo by Rob Yackel)

Doyle thinks that security should have had an alternative number where they could be reached since no one but the RA's knew that the radios were not working.

"These guys (Berenato and crew) had no way of dealing with the proble._..,_," he said.

"There's no one really to blame. It ·.vasjust a breakdown in communications."

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had been trashed with toilet paper and shaving cream. Two glasses had been broken as well.

They then sized up the damage of the rest of the dorm, cleaned up what they could, and informed Doyle, who then called the Radnor Police. Doyle was unaware that the party had taken place. He said the vandals had to have struck after 2:45 a.m. since that was after he made his last rounds.

'Theseguys (John Berenato and crew)had no way of dealingwith the problem.

There'sno one reallyto blame. It was just a breakdownin communications.'

-John Doyle,resident manager

Monday afternoon, Berenato ·and McGonigle were ased to go to the Radnor Police Department to verify the police report Doyle had filed.

The interior of the refrigerator in the TV lounge was probably smashed with the pipe railing from that same room. (photo by Rob Yackel) Berenato assumed he was leaving a message with security since when he called, the tape .recorded message still played.

According to Rob Yackel, junior, he saw the three ripping posters off the walls of suite 120 and then saw them go into the TV lounge with blankets, apparently to go to sleep.

•~11through the night I heard breaking bottles and cursing," Berenato said.

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According to Radnor Police, no names or information on the suspects will be released until an arrest has been made.

Doyle said that as a result of this incident tighter restrictions will be implemented at Xavier.

RA's are going 'to have to keep tight records of who is in the dorm at any given time. Additionally, there will have to be an RA posted in the security cage at all time.

James Fitzsimmons, dean of students, who was out of town at the time the vandalism occurred, could not be reached for comment.

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Alltalkand no action Catholicschoolteaches discipline to students getsusnowhere It is about time everyone on this campus began to speak out! If the Loquitur received as many letters to the editor as the students, administrators and faculty said they were going to write, we would have a hell of a controversial newspaper and a lot of problems could be solved. jVeek after week, no more than two letters are received, and at times none at all will come. Then we think, perhaps all of these people take their complaints to the Student Government meetings or to a campus adrninistrator ...that's what they are here for.

R~sident students complain about resident life, cafeteria food, fees, tuition, and the administration. The administration complains about the student body, and commuters complain about parking and the missing television in. the TV lounge.

Then the uproar ceases after an hour or so of heated conversations within small groups and no more is said. Why won't anyone do something about problems on or off of campus? What is everyone so afraid of? If you believe in an issue strongly enough, speak out so something can be done. If you keep all of your thoughts to yourself, nothing will be resolved.

It doesn't matter how minor your complaint may seem but if it bothers you, you probably aren't alone. Speak out and tell the college about it. Go to an S.G.A. meeting, talk to a member of the administration, or write a letter to the editor.

Don't be all talk and no action. It will get us nowhere.

Students disturbed Dear Editor: We found the Feb. 20 issue of the Loquitur to be quite disturbing. It bothered us in many ways, but most especially in regard to the article, "Birth Control: Distribution questioned."

We have a real problem with the attention and support Planned Parenthood receives from uninformed people. Yes, that's right, Planned Parenthood does not have all the answers. As a matter of fact, we've got some answers that we bet most students on this campus don't know.

First of all, when Planned Parenthood first began, it was under another name. Its first name was "The Race Betterment Society." That's a blatant genocide. How can

Student expresses feelings Dear Editor: I wish to express my feelings toward your article "Delayed mailing angers students" in the Feb. 6 issue of the Loquitur. One statement in the article states that the reason for'delinquent billing and the holding of grades was because of "holiday help and incorrectly reading of bills to be cited as reasons."

As a three and a half year student employee of the business office, I know that there was no holiday help hired for the distribution of the grades and bills. So I wish for you to clarify exactly who was the "holiday help?"

I take great offense for someone to make a statement that has no truth. I would greatly appreciate if the Loquitur staff would carefully consider the contents of these articles before the staff publishes them.

I personally feel as though I gained considerable experience in working in the business office with regards to handling student inquiries.

Thank you for your consideration, Kathleen (KO) O'Donnell (a former work-study student)

anyone support an organization whose roots are in developing a superior race?

Didn't Adolph Hitler believe in the same thing?

Another problem is the fact that Planned Parenthood operates the largest abortion industry in America. They gladly "help" many minorities destroy their defenseless children before birth. We wonder what would happen if they were able to convince every mother with a high-risk pregnancy to abort their child. Weguess for one, many special education teachers would be out of jobs.

In the article, the term "unwanted pregnancy" was used. This word should be changed to "unplanned," as we all know the waiting lists for adoption are incredibly long. No child is unwanted.

Many are coining the term "safe sex."

They claim that by using contraception, the practice of sex becomes safe. But how safe is it really? Use of contraceptives certainly doesn't insure safety from perma-

Oh, the rules - ''Anyone found at their lockers at undesignated hours (the permitted times being before school, before lunch, and after schoolor in the hall after the bell rang will receive three demerits." ...and the uniforms - ''All young ladies must wear navy blue socks (pulled up to the knee at ALL times) with their uniforms and only a blue cardigan sweater (no zippers or hoods allowed) and the young men must wear a tie and either a sweater, vest or suit coat, with the top button of their shirt buttoned at ALL times." ...and the fear - "Watch out, Father Foster is on the rampage again. He just gave Tim Green six demerits for not shaving." "You have Sister Charles! I heard she gave Anthony Gregorio three indefinite detentions because he didn't have his spelling words memorized again."

Oh, Catholic schools! Speaking as someone who is one-half way through her 15th year in a Catholic school, I can tell you that there is nothing quite like attending a parochial school. It is something you must experience in order to understand.

Everyone has their memories: In first grade, Sister Charles made our class stay after school until 5:00 because no one admitted to throwing out half of their tuna fish sandwich. In second grade, the day we were receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation, I asked my mom if six sins were enough to confess to the priest or should I think of more sins I committed.

My eighth grade nun use to pull her habit up with a covered rubber band, take off the top layer of her dress, put on her sneakers, and play volleyball with us. In freshman year of high school, I received three demerits because I was at my locker while the bell was ringing.

Yes, we al1 have our memories. Probably my best, and worst, memories were of the annual M;ay Processions in grade school.

There you were, with your uniform

cleaned, blouse ironed, knee socks matching and even (a feat which was not easy to accomplish), beanie on your head, eyes straight ahead focused on the person's hair in front of you, hands folded, singing Ave Maria when, out of the corner of your eye, you saw them. There they were. You knew they would come. Sitting on their bikes laughing and yelling your name, "the publics" were there, as they were every year.

As you processed around the school, trying to look innocent and holy, they did wheelies across the street, mimicking your singing. Having been threatened by the nuns with every imaginable punishment for two weeks prior to the event, you knew better than to let your eyes wander. You simply continued on, plotting your revenge on "them" in your mind.

The 'publics' were always envied by the Catholics, although you never let them know that. After all, they could wear normal clothes to school and they could go to the bathroom and even get a drink of water and not have to raise their hand and ask for permission.

Yes, we were envious, and some of us might have even wished we could have gone to a public school. However,I know nowthat I would not trade my 12 years of Catholic school training for anything.

Yes, the rules were silly and the teachers and nuns were strict. Yes, the uniforms were uncomfortable and the classes offered were limited, but what harm did all that do us? Are we any worse for the discipline we received?

I often complained about the seemingly meaningless and unfair restrictions set down for me at St. John's and Bishop McDevitt but, as my mother always told me, no one ever said life would be fair. If nothing else, I learned how to deal with rules with which I disagreed. I also learned how to structure my life and become disciplined.

nent emotional or spfritual damages that result from the abuse of our sexuality. Our emotions are tied up in the act of sexual intercourse. Will someone invent a product that keeps our emotions "safe?"

Mother Cabrini's life was completely dedicated to God, serving the poor and their needs. She went out of her way and greatly sacrificed her life, not for her convenience but for the convenience of others.

Planned Parenthood, which claims to assist our society, especially the poor in worldly ways, is that Mother Cabrini did it out oflove and Planned Parenthood does it· for the money. Do you think Planned Parenthood will ever perform miracles or have .a college named after them?

The difference between Mother Cabrini's philosophy which served the poor, and

Nevertoo old to learn

by Michael Edmondson I hesitated at first, but eventually gathered enough courage to register for swimming lessons at the nearby YMCA.It takes a great deal of courage for someone at any age to admit they cannot do something. Swimming especially requires a great deal of the coordinating of body parts together for performance, and many instructors consider it one of the most difficult sports to master.

'I had no idea what to expect when I arrived for my first lesson. Not much to my surprise, I am the youngest in my class.

Also in my class is a married couple in their fifties and an 84 year old man, John.

Eighty-four years old - I am not even one-quarter of his age and he and I are learning to swim together. Oh, sure he has difficulty getting in and out of the pool, but his determinatiol) is what I admire.

When I decided to sign up, I thought I was the one who was determined, but I reevaluated that and "realized John pos-

sessed more determination than myself.

Even that fact in itself did not matter; John, the married couple, and myself trying to learn something that so many others have already conquered is what mattered.

If I may suggest, it is in trying that life holds open for us. Everyone can think of something they would like to learn and being young gives us an extra amount of energy toward learning. We may not all be grateful to be in such determined hands as John's at 84.

Last week, I stepped out of the door of the locker rooms and walked up to John who was watching others swim rather easily. It was something we found rather difficult.

Welaughed at how easy everyone swam and I turned to him and asked if he was going on to take the next set oflessons. "Yes,"he replied.

When I asked him ifhe thought he would ever learn to swim, he turned and smiled and said, "Oh yeah, one day I'll get it." I smiled back and said, "See you next week."

As I continued my way out of the building, I thought of what John said and whispered to myself, "Me too John!"

Sincerely in Life, Jeanne Purpuri and Claire Swann, seniors

Editor Kate Welsh Managing Editor Monico Palko News Editor: Christy Mason Assistants: Marlo O'Brien, Yvette Ousely, Donna Dougherty Perspectives Editor: Kimberly Kovach Assistan•: Beth Bittner Features Editors· Kathy Hibbard and Robin McKean Assistants: Stephanie Giardini, Debbie Murphy Sports Editor: Usa Mason Ass,stonts: Jacqui McClernan, John Dunleavy BusinessManager: Arato H odky Copy Editor: Jeonne.Qelneberg Graphics Editor- Debbie Ferrar Photography Editor: Chris Corcoran Photography Adviser Dr. Corter Crolg,e Adviser Dr. Jerome Zurel( Stoff Rochel Andetson, Regino Battiato, Beth Btttner, Denise Brody. Patty Brown. Leah Cascorino, Christine Cocchio. Rhonda Donnenhower, Donna Dougherty, John Dunleavy.Anne Fahy. Brion Feeley, Debbie Ferrar, Liz Files.

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Although provided constitu. · h h f d f tionally wit t e ree om o . ., h fi t d t C b speec ' ew s u en son a rims campus choose to voice their opinions although there are many forurns prov1'ded fior th em t o d o so.

TheStudentAcademicCouncil, Resident Student Association, stu den tGov tA · f . ~rnmen ssoeia ion, and the opm1ons and letters to the ·t fth Loq ·t ed I or o e u~ ur, are among those forums provided for student opinion.

A d. t D J h ccor 1ng o r. osep Romano, vice-president of academic affairs, the SAC serves as a channel by which students can communicate with the administration on academic affairs.

"Students have been asked for input on some really important issues," Romano said. ''I wish students would become more vocal."

ThepurposeoftheRSA,asoriginally conceived, was to represent the resident students and to serve as a liaison between themselves and the resident life staff, Mary Ellen Lilly; director of resident life, said. · According to Lilly, there are four avenues through which a res. an opm1on . . me . 1u dident can v01ce ing resident assistants, resident managers, mid-year RA evaluations and through Lilly herself.

"In several instances I have been involved in !h~ cha~neling between the admm1stration and the students," John Doyle, resi-.

said.

The RSA has onr comments . . , complamts or mterests "Our goal with the grip~ council" Eileen Zebrowski president ~f • RSA said "is to have students expr~ss th~ir interests in the lottery and policies" · "We're not sure if the students want something changed or if they even. want a mediator between student and resident life staff" she said ' .

During each SGA meeting held every Tuesday, time is set aside specifically for questions, comments, complaints r comments, complaints or interests.

"Our goal with the gripe council," Eileen Zebrowski, president of RSA said "is to have students exp~ss th~ir interests in the lottery and policies."

"We're not sure if the students want something changed or if they even want a mediator between student and resident life staff." she said.

D~ng each SGA meeting held every Tuesday, time is set aside specifically for questions, comments, complaints or interests from students.

"People don't say things " Kate Grimley, president of SGA said.

"It's frustrating to offer an outlet which students don't use. At this point in the ball game it's discouraging." ' According to Grimley it becomes too easy for people n~t to

Bring pertinent tax documents and information (W-2s, interest statements, tax. package and last year's return, if l ti~tfJtiil PROJECT A PA1:AC. - ampus available) TOMASCO-Mr. Ministry is sponsoring a spring break ANTHONY project to Appalachia, Twogroups ofstu- Anthony Tomasco, c~airman-' psy,c.holdents will be going to West Virginia to ogy department, ·recently received his serve the needy of Appalachia. A meet- doctorate from Temple University. ing is scheduled for Wednesday, March Tomasco wrote his dissertation on 5, in the campus ministry lounge. For teacher evaluations. more information, contact the Campus HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE-D. Grier Stephson, Franklin Ministry office.

FREE TAX RETURN PREPARA- and Marshall will speak on March 19 at TION-Free tax assistance is available 1 p.m. in the WCLH. Stephson's topic of through VITA, the Volunteer Income discussion will be, "What Do You Mean Tax Assistance program sponsored by It's Unconstitutional." the Internal Revenue Service. VITA trained volunteers provide free income PHOTO CLUB-The deadline for the photo exhibit contest is noon, Friday, tax return preparation to the March'.6 All entries should be protected community.

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by Sacred Heart, Room 12, Thursday They should be placed in Carter Craigie's mailbox. ni hts from 5 .m. to 8 .m.

Editorial· spokesman addressessocialissues

by Rachel Atheli~nderson

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s ~I ~~i~:p~~t there is a men. tahty now that you have to play th to · " D l ·d "I e game wm, oy e sru . don't agree with that. I think its important to stand up and know wh at you are fight·mg fior.,, "Nobody cares no matter what the issue or discussion," Grimley 'd sai · . . .

Accordmg to Lilly, there 1s a tai l k f' te t th · cer 'n ac o m res on eres1deLn~lslpartth.. k th t t d t 1 y 1n s a s u en s h ld tak d t f \ ou I e ff,mor; : van age o t ~Tohut e~ o ere t eml. th " J h Cerell~a genehra apa ~d• "o n a man, sop omore, sru .

If ther (student;S) wou_ld~come more mvolved m social issues "What's a better way to express ~hen thE:Ywould ~ecom~, more yourself than through college mvolved m campus issues. publicatin?" she said.

It is imp_ortant to face ~9:li_ty, Kovach encourages anyone with and accept1~g the respons1b1hty even a minor complaint to write a to change 1s an aspect of the letter because it promotes public administrati~n n?t. practiced in awareness.

Jody Romanos op1ruon.

Kovach also supports other for"If they are truly liberally eduurns for communication. cated, thinking people," she said, "Students need to do more than ~they wouldn't run from the realwrite letters. They need to supity. T~ey would accept the chalt h 00 1 f t· d tO le~ge. ' por sc unc wns an go Students tend to look at the SGA meetings," Kovach said. "My According to Jody Romano, symptoms and not know where whole point is that if you don't · " Doyle sa1·d . many stu d ents on this campus are t h e cause 1s, !:;!!er~.~t, you don't get afraid to speak out because they '_'It's fu~nJ_that people don'~ are so easily spotted. th1_nk tli1~ 1~,the_ real w_orld, Not only student support is "You're watched," she said. "You Grimley said, but 1t really 1s.The needed, but respect and responsi- sneeze and somebody knows situation might seem elementary bility from the administration in about it!" rig_htnow but things aren't really hearing students opinions and Games played between departgoing to change much when concerns. ments and students was cited as you're out there." someone else will carry the burden. ""ou th th' ,.. .

• u see e same mgs 1a11 mg int th l ' h ds ti andoti;:esam~ IM;,og ~s l an 'dme A m agabml_,fi nm efysa1 . ing on ore ' pu . . 1c orm o express1 . ts . througe:op1~tnsorf°~ a;n t;s edi'tor wri mg ~ _e rf O the or an opinion or e Loquitur. «neo 1 . be ll r, p e, m genera' 1 can a talk and they don't do anythin about it (an issue)," Kim Kovachg, perspect· d't L ·t ' ives e 1 or, oqu1 ur, said. "We give them the opportunity to express themselves through letters or opinions in the paper, but they don't take advantage ofthis."

that people in urban areas are facing. His topics concern such issues as lead-contamiMalcolm Poindexter, KYW-TV's edi- nated drinking water, the root causes of torial spokesman spoke on Wednesday,Feb. various ailments, and the unfortunate 18 to Cabrini's Black Student Alliance and state of black children in America. . other interested students about the benePoindexter is especially sympathetic fits of education, success and personal con- toward the personal problems of inditributions to humanity. viduals and how they are either shamePoindexter, who is in touch with his fully uneducated about their problems or black history, cited the struggles of some how they are constantly battling public prominent black men who tried to remedy indifference. This indifference was what the prejudices confronting the black man.

Poindexter referred to as a "sad commenHe suggested that honoring these great tary on the times." men only one month out of the year is not Poindexter explained his views on educaenough. tion and material wealth. In his opinion, "~ should constantly be mindful of the · the benefits of education are too great to do contributions they made," Poindexter said, without. Knowledge is power. It is the solu"and the way in which they made them tion to the woes of many of us. because black people have such a rich hisHe warned that people should put aside tory to celebrate." their quest for material wealth and realize Poindexter expressed his hope that one day that "money is something that we can't there would be such "universal undertake with us to the grave." standing" in the nation so that a school Poindexter also said that people should would not need a group like the Black Stu- develop a desire to contribute to human dent Alliance. service.

According to Poindexter, there would be Poindexter said that he is not a fatalist; no need for a B.S.A. if people realized that but he does think that the country is in everyone is to be recognized and appreci- serious trouble. Right now, he is far more concerned with the steady diet of drugs and ated for who they are. alcohol that our young are digesting rather During his television editorial spots, Poindexter expresses concern for problems then with Russia's invasion of America.

zationsthatshouldserveasvoices for the students Instead they get d . f. d .. ' t wrappe up m un ra1smg even s d th 1 . f t· T d e Ct a~~ o ~ ~v1;esb~ t?se s1g o eir or1gma o ~ec1ve.

Th to h t d t e~eare/easo;s~ w ys uen s O no spea ou · According to Jody Romano, those who do make a stand can get shot down. Once this happens, they get frustrated and stop try• mg.

"That's a shame," she said, "because it's great brain power that's being wasted."

The higher expectations ofstudents once a stand is taken, may be another reason for the lack of student input.

"People are afraid to take a stand," Grimley said. ''They think that if they say something and show interest that more will be expected of them." ''Taking a risk and fighting battles doesn't occur because it's not important enough to them," Doyle said. "Your going to risk more if you know you are going to risk with a group."

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Studentsstrivefor betterlife

by Patty Moore

"Students are looking for security. Decisions are being made as to what oppor"Economists say that it will be much tunities there are going to be, and natural more difficult for the next generation to do . interests or inclinations are coming in secbetter materially than their parents, due ond," Mapes said. to limits in technology,inflation and other problems," Mary Helen Mapes, counselor, "I wouldn't mind being rich, but I want to Rudy Rooymans Counseling Center, said. have at least enough money to buy what I Are today's students striving to do better want," Christopher McCabe, sophomore, than their parents? Are they aiming for said. occupations that pay well or pursuing their Kerry Gallagher, sophomore, said, "I am real career interests? studying for a career in communications, Mapes said, "It's human nature to want but not neccessarily for the money, just to do better. Emotionally there will always because it's what I want to do." be that drive not to make the same mis"Both of my parents are teachers," Betty takes your parents did."

Jane Betz, junior, said. "I want a higher Some students think that the main rea- paying job after four years of college." son they do go to college is to do better than Other students know that they have their parents. chosen their career because they like it and "My mom and dad say they paid for me to not because of the salary it pays. go to high school and college so I can have a Jeanne Furia, sophomore, said, "I want better education and do better than they to teach to shape the young minds of tomorhave," Maureen Casey, sophomore, St. row."

Joseph's University, said.

"I'm definitely a career person. I know I'll "We always think we can do better than find satisfaction because I love my line of our parents," Dr. Arthur Young, professor, work," Deanna Baranowski, senior, said.

English and communications, said. "Stu"The key is to be flexible," Mapes said. dents are aiming for more material things "You don't want to be locked into one because they think these indicate success. I occupation." don't agree."

Most students agree that they will deal For some students, financial security differently in certain situations than their and happiness are their main concerns for parents did in order to make a better life the future. for themselves and their families.

Joel Stein,M.D. Gynecology ·200MonumentRd. BalaCynwyd,Pa. 19004

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by Christy Mason At age 14, she went t.o Mother Francis Xavier Cabrini in New York City and asked ·her permission t.o enter the convent.

Mother Cabrini told the young Ursula Infante t.o wait until she was 18 when she could leave home.

That's what the young girl did.

Seventy-six years later, after receiving two degrees from Fordham University, an M.S. from Columbia University, a Ped. D. (hon.) from LaSalle University and after starting a women's Catholic college in Radnor, Pennsylvania, Mother Ursula Infante, MSC, celebrated her 90th birthday on February 18.

At 90 years old, Mother Ursula can be seen walking around the Cabrini campus, which she founded 30 years ago. She remains instrumental in raising funds for the institution.

The Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart, founded by Francis Xavier Cabrini, have long been dedicated to the education of the young. Day-care, kindergarten and high schools were an integral part of the sister's work.

According to Mother Ursula, after Mother Cabrini died, the succeeding Superior General of the order wanted a college for the sisters.

In 1954, the sisters purchased the estate of John Dorrance, the founder of the Campbell's Soup Company, to replace an orphanage in Philadelphia that was becoming increasingly cramped and unsafe.

Mother Ursula said she knew the minute she saw the Radnor property that it would eventually become the site of the college that had been talked about for so long.

Mother Ursula worked tirelessly for the next three years to turn the Dorrance estate into a women's Catholic college dedicated t.o the founder of her order, Mother Cabrini.

After receiving permission from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the state, and the zoning board of Radnor Township, Mother Ursula went to Cardinal John O'Hara and asked permission to start Cabrini College.

O'Hara rejected the idea because there were too many Catholic colleges in the area already.

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But Mother Ursula refused to let the In 1960 Sacred Heart Hall was dedicated. students the love of our school and its tradidream die and promptly went out and tions, all of which you have taught us." received support from the neighboring Mother Usula said that she has many On March 10, 1961, the Bruckrnann schools including Villanova, Rosemont and Chapel was dedicated. things t.obe thankful for on this 90th birthImmaculata.

On Nov. 13, 1964, Mother Ursula broke day. She is thankful for the growth of the Mother Ursula received their support ground for the Holy Spirit Library. institution she started 30 years ago and is and with an enrollment of 73 women, offiAnd on June 25, 1965, Cabrini became a appreciative of the successors who have cially opened the doors of Cabrini College fully accredited college. helped promote that growth. in 1957.

On Sept. 18, 1967, Mother Ursula "I'm thankful t.o God for the gift of life," Chemistry, English, hist.ory, languages, resigned as president of the college and a Mother Ursula said, sitting in her beloved education and business were the majors week later flew to Milan, Italy, t.o resume Cabriniana room in Holy Spirit Library, students graduated with in the first class of new duties. "and for having helped me t.o do all that I 1961.

What follows is an excerpt from a letter was assigned t.odo as a religious. I'm grateA two-year cultural-secretarial program ful for the foundation of Cabrini College was also offered, but was discontinued in sent t.o Mother Ursula written by the students she left behind. It was dated Oct.19, where boys and girls can be educated in an June, 1960.

1967. atmosphere that is conducive to prayer and Mother Ursula served as president of study."

Cabrini College from 1957 through 1967.

"For the last ten years, Mother, you have The women who attended Cabrini dur"I would never change my decision to go performed a job which we feel no one else t.oCabrini," Higgins said. "I felt very equal ing Mother Ursula's years as president remember her as a strong and compassio- could have done. You have taken a few t.o others from larger colleges and univernate woman. buildings, a groupof instructors and a sities in my education. It was really a blind handful of students and molded them int.o faith that made us (the first classes of "She took a personal interest in every a liberal arts college for women which has Cabrini) go. Weput our faith in Mother and girl," Anne Higgins, class of'62, said. "She gained great respect in the field of educa- what she could do." tion ...We give you our best wishes, Mother, knew every person." ''Mother Ursula is a little person " HigHiggins described Mother Ursula as an and assurance of prayers and our promise gins said, ''but a very strong person'." that we will try t.o instill in future Cabrini "extremely strict" woman, but someone who was truly respected by all the students.

"We always wore skirts," she said.

"When boys were on campus they always wore suits. Monday was a completely Daniel Hale Williams, black pioneer surgeon closed night. No one was allowed out and no one was allowed in." ''We were in awe of her," Higgins said. by Kathleen McCabe "We tried to live up t.o the goals she set forth. She exposed us t.o so many things."

In 1883, Daniel Hale Williams, black pioneer surgeon, performed the first successful "Without her there would be no heart operation on a stabbing victim. Through his medical talents he opened the doors to Cabrini," Loretta O'Fria, class of '61, said. the medical profession for many aspiring black doctors.

"Mother is an extremely dynamic woman.

His interests were not limited t.o his surgery, however. He aspired to open a hospital ' She had a way of getting her way." ·, which would be open t.oall races, but was especially interested in establishing one where "She (Mother Ursula) was always soft young black doctors could serve internships and black nurses could be trained. spoken," O'Fria said. "There was no ques- 1 His dream was realized in 1891 when the Provident Hospital was opened with a staff of tion as to who was in charge. We respected I both black and white doctors. It was the first ofits kind. He practiced there for three years, and feared her." : and became affectionately known as "Doct.or Dan." He also was instrumental in establishing 40 hospitals of its kind across the country.

In the beginning years of the college, In addition t.o these accomplishments, he was appointed to the Illinois State Board of everything was held in the Mansion Health in 1889 and in 1913was the first black man to gain membership into the American classes, church and residency. Grace Hall, College of Surgeons. which was still a stable at the time when He was also one ofhe founders and the vice-president of the National Medical Associathe sisters moved in, was converted t.o a tion, a society of black physicians organized in 1895. residence.

Always a strong advocate of blacks rights in medical education, he, as well as many Enrollment began t.oclimb and more and other black pioneers, have made it possible for black men and women t.oachieve their full more buildings and facilities were needed potential and transcend racial barriers. to meet the demand of this climbing enrollment.

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by Maria O'Brien This is the first in a series of articles about the differences between public and Catholic hiQh schools, their academic programs, rules, sports and students.

Rising from the conversation in the Wayne Tavern are heated arguments concerning the "publics" versus the "Catholics." These arguments are not limited t.o rival football teams who carry their grudges throughout their college years. There are real differences between a public high school education and a Catholic one.

Within the past five years, there has only been a ten percent difference in the number of enrolled public high school and Catholic high school applicants at Cabrini College.

Acceptance t.o Cabrini is not based on high school type.

When reviewing a student's application t.othe college, the admission's office first looks at the student's individual performance which is evident on the high school transcript.

The high school also sends a profile of itself along with the transcript.

Because Cabrini is a small academic institution, it can pay more attention to individual transcripts than S.A.T. scores, which are the main factors considered by larger institutions who use these scores to weed-out "undesirables."

A transcript usually reveals the student's motivation and is used to predict college performance. The student's rank is considered first.

"If a student is ranked below the second fifth of the class, we look at fact.ors such as S.A.T. scores and the strength of the academic program," Tony Ferraraccio, assistant director of admissions, said.

For example, if a student graduated high school with a 4.0 grade point average, but only bad 14 academic credits, that doesn't count too much, according to Ferraraccio. i;erraraccio has found that private schools generally offer stronger college-preparatory programs than public high schools.

"Public schools are able t.oprovide a wider course selection because they are funded by the state, but there are more college- related programs in Catholic high schools," Ferraraccio said.

Those parents who can afford t.o send their children to a private institution, will most likely be financially able t.o send their children t.o college. Because of this trend, the percentageof college-bound students is higher in private high schools, and they will offer more college-related programs of study, Ferraraccio found.

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on·theoccasionof her.90thbirthday 90 candlesmarkyearsof achievements

by Leah Cascarina

Someone on campus has reached a personal plateau.

She's a small woman, but in height only for her grand contributions to Cabrini, as well as the needy, speak for themselves. The woman is Mother Ursula Infante, sister and founder of Cabrini College, who celebrated her 90th birthday, ~dnesday, Feb. 18.

"I've seen it approaching," she said. '~d I'm awed by the grace 9f God who gives me my strength and ability at this time of my life."

There were several party bashes held in honor of her birthday last week - all of which were held in Cabrini's Mansion.

Wednesday,Feb. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m in the Mansion's sun room, a special group of celebrators gathered to wish Mother Ursula a happy birthday. The bunch consisted of the remaining 14 staff members at Cabrini who were originally hired by Mother Ursula.

The 14 original members still employed by Cabrini are: Kathy Arnesan, Dr. John Deturck, Dr. Joeseph Feighan, Helen Goodwin, Helene Hennigan, Dr. Marilyn Johnson, Jim Kalkins, Anna Kruse, Andrew Latavec, Mary Mulligan, Josephine Rodini, Dr. Joeseph Romano, Albert Vasallo anq Vito DiVincenzo.

"It was the first time I can remember us being able to pull something over on her in 30 years," Andrew Latavec, assistant professor, education, said.

During the celebration, they all reminisced and exchanged stories of when Mother Ursula was president (1957 -1967). The humble sister also shared stories of her experiences as a nun, a college president, and ~ teacher.

The event was highlighted with the presentat10n of the gifts. Mother Ursula received letters from President Reagan and Cardinal John Krol, congrat,_ulatingher on her 90th birthday and recognizing her outstanding achievements. She also received a letter bestowing a Papal bless-

ing upon her for her outstanding work in the service of God from Pope John Paul II. The staff members gave Mother Ursula a two-foot money tree draped with $10 dollar bills. The gift was presented by Feighan, professor, biology, who served as the group's spokesman. "~ told her to use the money for her own personal needs, for a change, because she has always distributed money to other causes," Mulligan, nurse, said. _______________________

'Welimitedit to onespeaker becauseif we letever)Onewho wantedto expresstheiraffection tl"\\Al'=llr:d her.,we wouldhavebeen vnQI' therefor 3 days.'

-Martha Dale,director, alumni affairs Thursday, Feb. 19, the President's office sponsored a party in Mother Ursula's honor in the Mansion. The celebration was open to the entire campus community.

At the reception, Mother Ursula was re-presented with the awards that she received Wednesday in front of a crowd of approximately 100. She also received a gray cashmere sweater from those who contributed for a gift.

After a number of speeches were given on Mother Ursula and what she has meant to the school and to the speakers themselves, the recipient gave a short speech which concluded with her thanking the students, faculty and administration.

"I appreciate everything you have done for me on my birthday. This could only happen in Cabrini College," she said.

It was after her speech that everyone gathered and sang "Happy Birthday" to the gray-clad little woman who smiled shyly at the cake bearing 90 candles.

Sat. Feb. 21, at noon, 60 people attended a sit-down luncheon, which once again was held in her honor.

Alumni who attended Cabrini during Ursula's term as president, graduating 1959 through 1967, were invited to attend.

Italian food, Mother Ursula's favorite, was served for the occasion. The menu included veal scalopini, tortolini and rum cakes.

Pat Keenan, graduate, 1962, was the guest speaker.

Keenan, a former president of the Alumni Association, attended Cabrini High School in New York while Mother ,Ursula served as the institution's principal.

Martha Dale, director, alumni affairs, said, "Welimited it to one speaker because ifwe let everyone who wanted to express their affection toward her, we would have been there for 3 days."

Keenan presented Mother Ursula with a monetary gift and an album containing photographs, poems and personal notes from former graduates.

Mother Ursula was eagerly anticipating the event. "I was looking forward to meeting my girls," she said. "I w.:is very close to them. Whenever they had problems, I was always there if they needed help."

In response to the parties and all the "hoop-la" that comes with turning 90 years old, Mother Ursula commented that she likes giving the parties rather than her being the recipient of them. She said it makes her feel a little embarrassed.

"I still loved them, though. I'm always delighted to see people again, because I like to talk to them so much," she said.

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Under the direction of Jeanne Fisher, theater director, the little town of Grovers Corners will come to life this spring when Cabrini's own Little Theater performs~"Our Town."

"Our Town" is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American classic by Thornton Wilder. According to Fisher, "Our Town" is a play that is comparable to what "Oklahoma" did to musical theater.

"It's a play that is full of warmth and emotion," Fisher said. ''In its simplicity, there is enormous pungency and the feeling that we have lost something special. Youcan feel the emotion."

"In this particular play, we are working with something called sense memory work," Mary Beth Beckett, sophomore, female lead, said. "~ are not pretending when we act. Weare remembering and re-living the feeling that happened before. With imagi~ation, you can_really see it h~ppe~," Becke~ said. .

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"My character kind ofreminds me of the kind of guy you would see on a Hallmark card," Murray said. "He's a laid back fellow. He is a person like someone I have probably met before."

The cast has over 20 characters, all of whom are affiliated with Cabrini. In the past, the Little Theater has invited others outside of the college to become a part of Cabrini's production, however, the theater has changed this rule.

According to Fisher, it did not seem fair to turn down our own college actors and actresses to those who were on the outside - no matter how good they were.

"We do have some very promising students at Cabrini; it is time to give them their chance," Fisher said. , Not only are Cabrini students a great part of the cast but some members of the faculty are involved as well. Cameo roles will be played by Dr. Carter Craigie, professor, English and communications; Dr. Marilyn Johnson, professor, English and communications; Carol Serotta, assistant professor, mathematics; Rita Calicat, director of student affairs; and Beverly Reilly;campus minister. Father Mark Falcone, 0. Praem, D.M.A. will officiate the wedding of Emily and George Gibbs.

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"It is a large cast for Cabrini but it is nice to see the involvement here, especially that of the faculty," Murray said. "It seems more like theater with a big age group. Now I see them (the faculty) as my friends, as well as my teachers."

"The faculty is working out wonderfully," Beckett said. "The whole cast is creating an incredible atmosphere. Each and every line adds to the play so even the smallest characters are as important as the larger ones. The small characters are the outlines of our production." · Craigie, who will be playing Simson Stimson, is both excited and nervous about his role. "Nervous? I am petrified! I can't seem to remember my lines," Craigie said.

Fisher strongly believes that the faculty will add to the show as well.

"You can ·see the deep development of characters beginning already by the cast. All together with the students and the faculty, I think we h~ve an ab~lutely ~ncredible cast. I am just overjoyed that some of the faculty has become mvolved, she said. _ .

The cast has been announced. The set has been completed, and the rehearsals have begun. "Our Town" will be performed March 27-29 and April 3-5, 10 and 11 in the Grace Hall Little Theater.

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by Patricia A Brown

"It's not likely that Punk Rock will sweep America. For, despite all the bland denials of appalled American rock critics, Punk Rock is, at base, right-wing political protest. And American kids haven't got so much to protest about." This is what the Nov. 11,1977 issue of National Review said.

Parents echoed the wishful thinking apparent in the 1977 statement. Punk Rock and its "fashion statement" was passed-off as just a phase.

"Well, Punk Rock records still sell. It's hard for a music that doesn't exist to sell records," an employee at a record store selling alternative style music said. '½merican kids" must have found something to protest about, because ten years after Britain's Sex Pistols shocked the world with four-letter lyrics and vulgar antics, there are still some Americans who call themselves "Punks."

Punks want to mock society, making a travesty of people who are narrow-minded, materialistic, or prejudice.

"Punk was a mock violent reaction to disco. Disco was a grown-up drug culture," Joe Dinyon, salesperson at Zipperhead, South Street, Phila., said. "It really caused a lot of problems. Punk is a counter-culture. It's not morose. If you want morose, just watch T.V commercials."

The soft-spoken, but articulate Dinyon explained, "Most (Punks) are existentialists.

The world has become more material. Punk is just a parody of society."

Brian Dugan, 19, explains that song lyrics are used to lampoon society. "The group, The Meatmen, seem to write songs that put down women, but it's just a joke. They're really making fun of people who actually think like that," he said.

The Sex Pistols"'God Save the Queen," which was banned, is an example of this parody: God save the Queen A fascist regime God save the Queen Made you a moron God save the Queen She ain't no human being And there's no future And England's dreaming.

-"God Save the Queen," The Sex Pistols The Sex Pistols were accused of calling the Queen a moron. "We're not calling the Queen a moron. We are saying you are a moron for saying 'God save the Queen,"' the Sex Pistols said.

According to this group, the words "She ain't no human being," are used because the Queen has no political power. She is only a symbol. It is time for England to stop trying to keep a stiff upper-lip and do something about the government.

"Not all Punk music is evil," Dinyon explained. "It's more a parody of sociecy showing society what they do, passing judgment."

One does not have green hair to enjoy Punk music. The quick-paced beat and loud lyrics can work as an emotional release.

Kevin Fishel, 22, Union City, CA, does not wear punk-style hair or clothes, but he is an avid Punk Rock fan.

"Punk music gives you a way to feel better by releasing energy through singing, skanking, or slam dancing to it," he said. "When I'm feeling depressed, I put it on and start dancing to it and spinning around. Then, I feel better."

"I think it's better music; it's more emotional,'' record store salesperson said. "It's what music should be - exciting, simple and informative."

The Punks' appearance makes them stand out in a crowd. Dressed in a black and white shirt, black pants with jet black hair and eyeliner to match, Dinyon explains his preference for this style.

"I don't like 'normal' fashions. Things are too commercialized. I don't want anything that others have access to," Dinyon said, "I don't care what people think ofme. Ifl did; I'd dress like everyone else."

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As one Punk fan said, "If there's one thing that makes me take up arms, it's bored richkids treating my life as this week's trend."

"Mall Punks" may prefer New Wave music, "a suburban interpretation of punk," as Dinyon would say. New Wave is a mellowed-out version of Punk, which, unlike hard-core Punk, is sometimes played on top-forty radio stations.

Punks receive many negative comments and glances from "normal" people.

In muted clothing with loose blonde bangs, Michael Gonshor, Zipperhead customer, said, "I can't dress this way when I go to work. I just brush my hair side-ways and they think I'm Punk."

"People think you are violent if you look different," Dinyon said, "People react as if Punks are a threat to their complacency."

Commenting on social reaction to Punks, Dinyon adds, "If you went to another country, people don't treat you that way. It's an American thing. We're supposed to be free and exercise that freedom, but we get harassed. It's depressing."

"Most people in our society are more punks than who they call Punks. They harass us," Dinyon said, "It makes me sick some of the things people say to me."

There are some Punks, however, who live up to the image their clothing and hairstyles project. "Just like any other music, it has its jerks. Sometimes people will use it for antisocial behavior," Dinyon said.

At some Punk concerts, slam dancing can get out of hand.

"I went to see The Meatmen in New York. The slamming got so hard a speaker fell and split some guy's head," Dugan said. ''I can enjoy it as long as I don't get hurt. When people start getting hurt - when all the fun goes out of it- forget it."

One particular group in which violence is predominant is called the "Skinheads."

Chris Smith, senior, sporting a close-shaven mowhawk, said, ''I think like a Skinhead.

They're zenophobic and militant. They don't like gays. There is conformity, and they are very, very conservative - look at my hair."

When Smith was 17, he and fellow Skinheads used to fag-bash. "Fag-bashing is when you go out and beat up on gays. I haven't fag-bashed since then," Smith said.

'I can't dress this way when I go to work. I just brush my hair side-waysand they think I'm punk.'

-Michael Gonshor,customer,2;iQ.g.erhead "We used to break their noses. Some of them were unconscious. There were usually three of us. I never killed anyone, though," he said.

Explaining why he participated in fag-bashing, Smith said, "I was just having fun. It was fun at the time. The music makes you violent - the hard-core music."

Another group calls themselves "The Family." If an outsider bothers one of "The Family" members, all of the members beat up on the outsider.

Mike Ciccarello, freshman, said, "I think 'The Family' are about nothing and they're a bunch of losers. They're just no good. A few of my friends are in this group."

"They're just a group of violent people. Through the years they have regressed. When it started, it was a total banding together. It wasn't violent," Ciccarello said.

"Then you have all of these different variations banning together. Skinheads are more or less described as Nazis. They are very violent and belligerent. There is nothing valid about it at all," Ciccarello added.

In most cases, looks can be deceiving with Punks. The words of Johnny Rotten, Sex Pistols, sums up how many Punks feel. "You can all stop staring at us and just relax and have some fun " he said.

'Punk is a counter-culture.Its not morose.If you want morose,just watch T.V.commercials.'

-Joe Dinyon,salesperson,Zipperhead Dugan sports what Din yon would call a "mall hawk." That is a milder version of Punk styles. The sides are shaved close, but the hair on top is longer.

"The very first time I went out of the norm in the hair department is because I got tired of what I had. This. is what's normal for me now," Dugan said.

Mark Fletcher, 29, band member, said, "In the early pictures of punks, they didn't have short hair. Somebody decided to make the rules."

Dugan added, "That's when it went down-hill."

"Whatever punk was supposed to be, it isn't anymore," Fletcher said. "It's just a marketing thing now. The records are still there, but the culture isn't."

Marketing has made Punk trendy. "Fashion modifies street culture," Dinyon said.

"Mall Punks" sporting "Mall hawks" can be seen in Punk- adapted clothing. This includes leggings or stirrup pants, mock military clothing and the like.

Punkers stand out in any crowd with their unusual hair and clothing styles. (photo by Bernadette Demski)

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loquitur- friday,february27, 1987

MicahWaters:

The "Ice"is hot

by Stephanie Giardini

One of the members of the men's basketball team is on a "hot streak." He is Micah "Ice" Waters, student and basketball player.

This season, Waters, sophomore, is part of the Cavaliers starting five. This comes as an honor to Waters, who is the youngest on the team.

"Being a regular starter has made me more confident, and made me work harder," Waters said.

"I think he (Waters) is having a good year," Joe Kelly, assistant basketball coach, said.

"He is definitely a key player in our starting five."

Waters played on Cabrini's varsity team as a freshman. "It felt pretty good being the only freshman on varsity," Waters said. "Even though I didn't get to play all the time, it was nice being able to contribute."

Waters attended and played basketball for West Philadelphia High School. There he was part'ofCoach Joe Goldenberg's basketball program.

"I recruited Mike from the best high school basketball program in the city, Joe Goldenberg's program," Kelly said. "Out of this program, he (Waters) was fundamentally sound in his talent." ''The scouts that visited from other schools just sent letters, but Kelly came to talk to me," Waters said. ''That made me feel kind of good."

Waters began playing basketball at the age of 14. He played for the Cobbs Creek Recreational League in West Philadelphia. · During this time, Waters was developing his skill but was not quite ready to play on the varsity team. In the 11th grade, he was on th'e varsity team, but he still played under the shadow of other all-stars on the team. In 12th grade, he became a starter.· When the time came to find a college, Waters visited three other colleges (Drexel University, Lanceville University, and Ursinus College). .

Of the four, Waters chose Cabrini becuse of the atmosphere, the campus, and the friendliness,ofthe people. ''This made my choice easy," he said.

Waters believes he has definitely progressed in his years of playing basketball. But, his freshman year at Cabrini was one that resembled a rollercoaster. His playing in the games was inconsistent, but he worked hard during his practices.

"Ifhe (Waters) applies himself, he can be one of the best players to come out of Cabrini College," Kelly said.

He overcame this by vigorous practice during the summer. According to Waters, this hard work helped him to become more consistent in his game and overcome the problems that plagued him during his freshman season.

"I think his game has improved since last year. He's gone a notch higher," Jerome Chennault, senior, said.

"He has alf the tools," Chennault said. "He just needs to concentrate on his rebounding."

"I think I've been pretty good this season, but I still have some offensive improvements to make," Waters said.

Waters has a few role models he looks up to that helped him to continue his progress.

From his high school years, Waters admires past-teammate Howard Evans, who now plays for Temple University. Here at Cabrini, he looks up to Allen Jones. Waters believes both are excellent basketball players.

Professionally, he admires Michael Jordon of the Chicago Bulls. ......_ "He has -a degree. He is an exc:ellent f>layel'.He's got if' all;''"Waters sai .....,_......_ -Waters attributes much of his success this season to the coaching staff. ''The coaches help me during good and bad times," Waters said. "When I'm doing something wrong they point it out and show me how to improve. They don't just yell at me.

When I'm doing good they compliment me, and it gives me confidence."

His fellow teammates also help Waters.

Karl Sartor, in Waters opinion, is the one player that helps him the most.

"When I miss a shot, Karl comes up ana pats me on the back, gives me advice, and encourages me to do better," Waters said.

0ne of Waters' biggest fan is his mother. She enjoys watching him play, reading about him in the papers, and bragging about his success.

"My mother came to my games ever since I started playing; she has always stood behind me," he said.

Another reason that his mother is exceptionally proud of Waters, is because of the hardship that he overcame when he was young.

"When I was little, I had braces on my legs and the doctor said that I might not be able to walk without the braces," Waters said. "Now I'm playing basketball and I guess that makes my mother very happy and proud."

Waters has been awarded many honors during his basketball career. During high school, he won the Markward Award (player of the week), All-Public Honors, Honorable Mention All City, and Most Valuable Player of his high school team.

At Cabrini, he won the Rookie of the Year award during his freshman year, and was named District 19 Player of the Week.

But, Waters does not concentrate on winning those awards. His main concern is his education.

Waters is a Business Administration major, and getting his degree is the most important thing to him. . "Dzik always says that education is more important than basketball, and it is real important to me," Waters said.

Though Waters' plans are to graduate and settle down with a good job, he would not mind having the opportunity to play professionally.

Waters has many goals for his remaining years at Cabrini. He would like to make AllAmerican and Cabrini All-Time Leading Scorer. He feels that with some work he has a pretty good shot at them. · Overall, he wishes to contribute to helping Cabrini stay a contender. "~e are losing a lot of good seniors, and I hope I can help to keep the team strong," Waters said.

Teamsstarvefor support

by Lisa Mason

Cabrini's athletic program boasts of championship teams. Banners symbolizing Conference and District championships hang high above the gymnasium floor. Athletics continually bring recognition to the school, while the athletes seem to starve for attention on their own turf.

"Crowds are pathetic. Its a disgrace that athletes and coaches work so hard and do~'t receive any support," Joe Kelly, assistant basketball coach, said.

"We (the men's varsity basketball team) were th~ first to est1blish ourselves ocally and nationally. The publicity that Cabrini receives is just tremendous," Kelly said.

"This attracts people and puts Cabrini in their mind, which can only do good things for Cabrini."

Dzik added, "Support now is the worst it has been in years," ''They just won't support us and I don't get it."

Students and faculty agree that school spirit is lacking. ''There is some shool spirit, but it is not enough," Lou Monaco, freshman, said. ''They (teams) have a hard corps of fans who you always see at the games. For those, there is a lot of spirit," C~ter Craigie, professor, English and communication, said. "I think those whe,don't G()meout are missing fun."

"I don't- think ~ get enough support, especially from the admini&.tration," Lisa Catini, senior, women's basketball player, said. l "I think it is part of my responsibility to support students involved in activities. I don't think it is a duty, it is just a matter of wanting to be there," Jim Fitzsimmons, dean of students, said.

Carter.agrees. "I never thought ofit as a duty. It is fun to sit with students and talk with them/' he said. "It shows me another side of a student."

Others confirm the fact that watching a student-perform on the field enhances the

. . professor-student relationship, and allows the professors to see another side of the student.

"I respect athletes for their dedication. I notice when an athlete, who has a big game, is still able to get the paper in on time. This is toward their credit," Jerome Zurek, chairperson, English and communication, said.

"I would like to see more faculty at the games. They would be able to see a student athlete in a different realm-in things they like to do," John Dzik, head coach, said.

The immediate question 1s, "Why don't the teams receive support?" The response to this varies, placing the blame on students, a complacency with success, and lack of advertisement.

"I blame the entire attitude of the people here at Cabrini. mainly the students. They don't care about what goes on if it doesn't immediately concern them," Kelly said.

"Maybe there·is a complacency with success. They expect them (the teams) to win," Fitzsimmons said.

"If they want people to go they should somewhat advertise," Lori O'Fria, senior, said.

The question of whose responsibility it is to advertise an athletic event is very much in debate. Many believe that a spirit or pep club should ~ formed to handle this matter.

"It's not the athletic director's job to put people in the stands," Kelly said. "Maybe it would be a good idea to hav'e a pep club to promote games·and get fans in the stands," he said.

Beside lack of publicity, some cite a lack of student unity as a factor that contributes to the apathy which is displayed. They see students growing apart instead of coming together.

"In the past, students as a whole were a closer group. There weren't as many factions going on," Kelly said.

Others notice that there has been a

h • th • ·r fth t d t d c a~ge _m e priori ies O e s u en s an a shift m values. ''There seems to be a shift away from things that are all college to things that are party oriented," Craigie said. "This seems to be a night time college, and maybe because some games (like soccer, field hockey and softball) occur during the day they don't receive the support."

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Cav,sfallto Lincolnfor ESAC title

by Debbie Ferrar

The winning feeling and enthusiasm shared by the Cavaliers and their fans last Friday night in their win against Spring Garden were quickly brought to a halt on Saturday.

The Cavs brought a 21-5 record into the Eastern States Athletic Conference Championship against Lincoln University Saturday night. The sparse crowd may have dulled the spirit as the Lions of Lincoln pulled out a 75-65 win over the home favored Cavaliers. This made the second year in a row that the Cavs have bowed to opponents in ESAC Championship play.

· In Friday night's game against Spring Garden, most of the enthusiasm came from the bench. There were no cheerleaders and no screaming fans. The gym was quiet and the game was "Borrring, Borrring," according to a few fans.

However, the players were confident about the game. "We expect to win," Jim Welde, junior, said. The relaxed Cavs held the lead from the start, and at halftime, the score was 41-29.

Despite this success, the players and officials were still making more noise than the crowd in the second half.

The Bobcats of Spring Garden came back tough though and narrowed Cabrini's lead to seven points.

With six minutes left, Mike Waters, sophomore, dunked the ball to make the score 68-60, and for the first time since the game began, the audience looked alive.

Anthony Dade, senior, did the same and evoked even more reaction from the fans.

Dade's field goal broadened the lead to 15 points. The final score of the game was 89-78, with Cabrini victorious.

According to Joe Kelly, assistant coach, the team gave a good physical effort. "But I don't think they played real well," he said.

"We were fortunate to get by them." Kelly also said that they looked passed Spring Garden to the Lincoln game.

The Cavs defeated Lincoln University twice this season, once in overtime. However, they were not overconfident. "The team that wants it more will win," John Dzik, head coach, said. Kelly agreed. "We don't expect anything but a war," Kelly said.

A war is what they received. A less- l relaxed Cabrini team played a very phys- [ ical game with bodies falling and rolling on the court.Lincoln held the lead the entire game, but the fans still encouraged the Cavs. A few breakaways awakened the crowd even more. With seven minutes left in the half, Lincoln lead 23-18. James Hillyard, freshman, narrowed this lead to three points.

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The fans were in an uproar once again when Dade blocked a layup by a Lincoln player. This was followed by fouls charged to Karl Sartor, senior, including a technical. The resulting foul shots and Lincoln breakaways returned their substantial lead.

After halftime, a foul by the Lions gave Dade a chance to tighten the score. The Cavs, now only one point behind, had a chance to gain the lead.

But they just couldn't get the ball in. The Lions prevailed and won the game 75-65.

Dzik partially attributed the loss to attitude problems.

"We're playing with poor attitudes and enthusiasm, which isn't something that started tonight," Dzik said.

Anthony Dade drops two contributing to the win over Spring Garden. (photo by Mike Stevenson)

According to Dzik, there is talent but the attitude is poor. It builds up over time. "I'm not a miracle worker," he said.

Dzik also said that since we beat them twice, they wanted to prove that they are better. "They wanted the basketball game more than we did," he said. "Weplayed like losers, so we lost."

He felt a great amount of disappointment. "It's very disheartening when you spend all the time and this is all that comes out," he said.

The Cavs will play in the District 19 playoffs at home, during the first week of March. If they are victorious, they will go to Kansas City for the Nationals.

LadyCavsfalterin first round

by Jacqui McClernan

f the eek Women's Basketball "The whole team deserves it this week," Terry Mancini, coach, said as he chose athlete of the week.

•~11year we've accumulated a lot into team effort and once the girls realized that, they were a winning team and it was easy to win. This was the key to our success."

Men's J. V. Basketball This week Tim Powell, senior, and Mike Stevenson, sophomore, share the title of athlete of the week.

According to Jerome Chennault, coach, ''They both displayed outstanding shooting ability against Stevens Tech. and Northeast Christian."

"Mike had a career high 26 points and Tim had 13," Chennault said. "They also rebounded well against both teams."

Men's Varsity Basketball John Dzik, coach, said, "I pick no one. I can't look at any one individual effort because it's a team game."

selected by the coaches

The Lady Cavaliers met the Lady Bobcats of Spring Garden College last Friday night for the first round of the Eastern Pennsylvania Athletic Conference playoffs.

Perhaps it was defense. Perhaps it was the turnovers. Perhaps it was foul trouble, or possibly the ESAC playoffs were overlooked. However one looks at it, the Lady Cavs lost the bid for the ESAC title at the hands of tough competition.

In reviewing the team's defense, Lisa Catini, senior, said, "I don't think our defense helps the point guard on the man to man because no one steps off to stop the penetration."

Terry Mancini, coach, agrees. ''The defense on the man to man was not as good as it could be because Spring Garden had just finished playing two of the best man to man teams in the league, Immaculata and Trenton State."

"Their defense is set so hard, it is difficult to take outside shots," Chris Federico, sophomore said. "The gym is so small that defense coers an entire area and it's hard to penetrate the ball."

In addition to problems with defense, the Lady Cavs also had many turnovers which they believe contributed to their lost.

Anne Wright, senior, Spring Garden College, said, "We put a lot of pressure on Cabrini because we work our defense around Fredia Gibbs.

Since we were playing at Cabrini, we knew what we were up against."

Catini said, "Turnovers can make or break a game and this time they worked against us."

"Wecame out ready to play, but when you are too pumped up, it makes you impatient," Mancini said. "That impatience created turnovers."

At halftime, Mike Baeurle, spectator, said, "Cabrini is playing tight; however, they are throwing too many passes away.

Another piece of advice offered from the sidelines at halftime came from Tom Shirley, coach of Allentown College. Earlier in the evening, Allentown defeated Marywood college to advance in playoffs. They were to play the winner of the Cabrini/ Spring Garden game.

Shirley said, "Cabrini has got to get the ball to Fredia (Gibbs) and put the pressure on the Spring Garden's offense. They have got to get out of the 'Terry (Mancini) zone'. They have to try to get inside and give up some of the outside."

When questioned on their preference of an opponent for the ESAC title, both Shirley and his players agreed that they would rather play Spring Garden.

Colleen O'Toole, junior, Allentown College, said, "It's a tough competition, but I'd rather play Spring Garden because we are playing Cabrini already for Districts."

"I would i:ather play Spring Garden because Cabrini is so unpredictable," Shirley said. "If there is one player in this league I am afraid ofit is Fredia (Gibbs), and the less I see of her, the better."

As the game continued, the problems for the Lady Cavs continued.

The officiating seemed to be a significant factor, and Spring Garden found themselves at the line much more often then did the Lady Cavs.

Catini said, "Just look at the number of fouls Cabrini had at the end and the number Spring Garden had. There was such a contrast that I knew something was wrong."

Fredia Gibbs, senior, said, "It would be nice ifwe had decent referees to balance the fouls."

"By the end of the game it was hard to play because we had so many fouls," Federico said. "We had so many fouls called for everything and they didn't."

Mancini said, "Having Sue Evich in early foul trouble didn't help.

There is a time when you have to play, and stop blaming the officiating.

Granted, it (the officiating) was bad, but what are you going do."

The imbalance was evident at the game's end as Cabrini had a total of 31 fouls called against them, opposed to the 13 fouls called against Spring Garden.

The team is looking ahead to the District championships. Annmarie Baeurle, sophomore, said, "Bad referees or not, we have to win on Thursday (Districts)."

Looking ahead to .Pistricts played a major factor in the game, as people's found themselves thinking of Thursday's game.

•~s a team, we may have overlooked this tournament because the emphasis is on Districts," Federico said. "I don't think the importance of winning (the ESAC title) was stressed enough."

Shirley said, "Playing for the District championship is more important than this to both Coach Mancini and myself."

Federico said, "I could tell before the game that we didn't have the same spirit that we did when we won against them here. Everyone gave 100 percent, but the energies were poorly directed."

As the Lady Cavs look to the district 19 playoffs they are putting a lot in focus.

Gibbs said, "The Lady Cavs are coming to play and we all have a goal, and the only way to attain that goal is to go at it from buzzer to buzzer."

"Wehave to each look inside ourselves and know what our roles to fill on the court are," Catini said.

Mancini said, "You have to put it in perspective. This game didn't hurt us, but it prepared us for our next challenge. To win District 19 we need good defense and good bench play. Districts will be a war."

At the sound of the final buzzer, the score of76-59 indicated defeat for the Lady avs. They walked off the court looking to the next war.