friday, march 25, 1988 Appalachia:
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Taking to the. mountains by Anne Faby The sun fmally gets high enough above the mountains to cast some light on the small West Virginia coal mining town between 10 o'clock and two. Almost heaven. People begin trickling into the Keystone senior center when shadows of the sun's arrival first begin to streak the town. They've come to sit around the tables and chat until noon when lunch is served. "Good Morning," Betty Drake, director of the .Highland Educational Project, calls from her office. "Fine, thanks. How are you," one regular visitor replies, anticipating her response. Betty gets up from behind her desk, stands next to the crib in her office and peeks her head out. "I said, 'Good Morning,' not 'How are you."' They both laugh. Another day at the center has begun. Bobby comes in through the back door. He is different. He shys away from speaking to any of the six visitors from Cabrini who are spending spring break working for the Project. Later, he tells his story. As he lights a cigarette, the black coal ·dust resting in the cracks of his hands silently begin. He had 22 years in the mines. He and
years ago, as he and the 180 other men were assembling for the ride down into the black chamber, they were informed that that day would be their last. The company was selling out. Bobby went on unemployment, then welfare":"Besides being a miner, there's not much work in McDowell County. And the mines aren't hiring. He'd been a miner since he was 16. Mining was all he knew. Mining was all 400 men had known when another company, Easton Coal, laid them off in 1980. That same mine, now owned by another company, operates with40men. Theypay
them lower wages, with fewer benefits. It's better than being unemployed. West Virginia has the highest number ofhigh school dropouts inthec;ountry; the lowest number of high school graduates going to college. It is among the highest in the nation for alcoholism, wife abuse, child abuse, incest and illiteracy. In McDowell County, nearly 37 percent of the population is illiterate. Bobby's son helps support the family now. He is lucky to have a job. He lives in McDowell, the poorest county in the poorest state in the country. Since Bobby more APPALACHIA
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resigns by Beth Ann Bittner Sandy Prucha, director of resident life, put her last day of work in on Friday, March 18, 1987. Prucha, who joined the resident life staff in the summer of 1987, handed in her original resignation at the beginning of the spring semester. According to Jim F'rtz.simmons, dean of students, the resignation handed in with the understanding that, if an employment opportunity became available, an early leave would be expected. Over spring break, Prucha handed in her two-weeks notice. Why Prucha left is not exactly clear. When questioned, Prucha wished not to comment on the situation. According to John Doyle, assistant director, resident life, Prucha returned to her previous place of employment in Northeast Philadelphia. "I believe the reason Sandy resigned was that she wanted to get into the counseling field," Fituimmons said.
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hisfamilyweredoingalright. Hiswifehad had one heart operation, but his medical coverage paid for most of it. Then one Thursday, two-and-a-half
Campus ministry spent spring break in Appalachia.
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C~mpaigningto raise funds by RebeccaRebalsky Cabrini administration, with approval by the board of trustees, has launched a three-year campaign to raise $7 to $10 million. Funds raised during the campaign will help pay for operating costs of the college, building construction and scholarships. Another goal of the campaign is to increase Cabrini's endowment fund, according to William Battles, vice president for institutional advancement. The $3.5 million endowment originated as a loan from the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart. "We have not added to that specific endowment," Battles said. The endowment money is invested and earnings are used to defray operating · expenses of the college. These earnings account for about 8 percent of the college's total income, Battles said. Cabrini's largest sources o(income are tuition and room and board. Together, they contributed 84.3 percent of total reve-
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nues for the 1987-88fiscal year, according to Jay Loucks, chief financial officer. Sister Eileen Currie, M.S.C., president, and other administrators say these figures mean that the college is "tuitiondriven." This situation can be disadvantageous for the college because, "You're always wondering about competition and concerned with the marketplace," Edward Christ, chairman, business administration, and faculty member of the budget · committee, said. Christ said Cabrini's dependence on tuition and room and board for revenues is partly due to the fact that the college is . only 30 years old. Older institutions have larger endowments, and the earnings on these endowments contribute greater revenues, Dr. Joseph Romano, vice president for academic affairs, explained. A comprehensive campaign is one solution to the tuition-driven problem, according to. the March 1987edition of the Master Plan. The plan says, "There is a
pressing urgency to increase funding and lessen the college's dependency on tuition revenues." According to Battles and Currie, Jan. 1 marked the beginning of the campaign's "quiet year." "During the quiet year, we work with board members and other close friends to raise 40 to 50 percent of the total pot," Battles said. Based on the amount raised during the first year, the college will be able to predict a fmal goal for the entire campaign. Board member Dean Roach, owner of St. David's Inn, has been named chairperson of the campaign, according to Battles. Roach was formerly chairperson of Catholic University's $100 million campaign. The college launched the campaign after a feasibility study "proved that Cabrini is at the point in its existence where we can successfully conduct a comprehensive campaign," Battles said. "We have the uniqueness of purpose that is saleable to potential gift donors."
Person of the week: Sue Dinsmore (page 6)
Sandy Prucha (photo by Dr. Carter Cralglei "A lot of things were difficult for her (Prucha), but I believe the main reason for her not returning next year is that she wanted to get back into counseling,'~ Doyle said. According to Doyle, it was a tough year for Prucha because of the 'rough spots' in Prucha's training. "It was a new atmosphere for her with a lot of new faces," Doyle said. "I don't think she was prepared for the two-faced living style (living and working in the same atmosphere)." Currently, Doyle is going through an interview process that will determine whether or not be will be filling the director of resident life position permanently or temporarily.
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The sophomore class deserves much credit for injecting a new dose of spirit on campus with the overwhelming success of Superthon. Not only did a large number of Cabrini students, faculty, staff and alumni attend the weekend activities, but students from other campuses in the area actually came here for some social life. Now that's different. Everyweekend can't be Superthon weekend, but maybe if other classes could muster up some of the enthusiasm and drive of the sophomore class, movie night could be better, dances more fun, and sporting events more spirited. Freshmen made a good showing ranking second in the class order of the Superthon Olympics. Sophomores were first. Out of the whole junior class, the 14 or so who participated made a great showing. Faculty and alumni came in last. More than the immediate fun enjoyed this weekend, and knowing that the $1,200-raised would be put toward Covenant House, a great cause, most people mentioned the atmosphere of unity and pride in Cabrini as the highlight of the weekend. Thank you sophomore class and S.G.A.
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-A clip from· London by Christine Cocchia My stay in England has not been without some truly memorable and broadening experiences. One in particular was like something out of a Kodak commercial, the kind books, songs and movies are based on. While on a trip to the very scenic and friendly town of Edmburgh, Scotland, some friends and I stopped in York, England ( the place that Andrew and Fergie are Duke and Duchess of) to see the sights. Before embarking on our journey, we decided that York, being a city that has almost a complete Medieval look and conyears of English history, tains over 1900 would be a beautiful place to stop on our way. York is also home of the largest medieval cathedral and contains the largest concentration of stained glass in England, the York Minster. Donned in our traveling gear - same outfits to last the whole five day trip - and lugging our backpacks (looking slightly touristy and quite a sight for sore eyes by the third day) we wandered into the York Youth Hostel and booked a room for the night. Wanting desperatly to put our hands on a diet Coke, we went on a great search through the hostel and ended up in the hostel's pub, a co-zylittle place with three tables, a jukebox, a large screen TV and lots of friendly foreign faces (with the
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exception of two antisocial punkers who didn't have a nice word about anything.) Bombarded almost immediately by this Tasmanian guy, we quickly found ourselves making new friends with people from all walks of life. The countries of Malaysia, Australia, Tasmania, Denmark, England, and the U.S. were all being represented at this mini-United Nations that had formed. Over a few drinks we shared opinions on world ·issues, preconceptions of each other, and the international problems of growing up (Why is it that everyone thinks all Americans are RICH? I should carry around my financial aid package to prove it.) Six of us adjourned to the dining room after one of them produced a guitar and suggested we find somewhere to sit around and sing. Strangers only hours earlier, we gathered 'round belting out such classics as "Knockin' On Heaven's Door," "Yesterday," "You've Got A Friend," "Teach Your Children," and "Leaving On A Jet Plane." We were bonded that night not only by special songs that took on new meaning after that night. We were bonded in a way by the music and the coming together of six, not-all-on-key, not in English, but beautiful voices.
It's coming! Only two and a half months left and summer will be at hand. Ah! summertime. A season where there are many things to do, people to see and places to go. A time when a student can kick up her heels, relax and do whatever she wishes. This junior certainly caught spring fever and my head is filled with great ideas to spend this particular summer's vacation. Where shall I begin? Getting together with my best buddies, as we all come home for summer break, is one of the greatest times of the summer. Something electric happens when the old gang gets together. Everyone's different personalities smashed together in one explosive group can make, an otherwise boring activity, a .blast. The spectrum of things to do is endless. Sometimes it takes about the whole summer for us to decide what we want to do! Nancy and I always suggest a night at Pulsations or hitting a hot party. Tom and Ellen, on the other hand, almost always suggest a night at the movies. This, if they had their way, would end up a thousand nights at the movies. Needless to say, that we take their suggestion i_ntoconsideration when we're truly desperate. Barb opts for the night life of South Street and Penn's Landing. Now that's an idea that always works. There is always something going on down there. If it's not getting a carriage ride, watching a magician's act or catching a bite at a hopping eatery, we could always walk around and check out the diverse characters surrounding us. Vivian enjoys going anywhere. Speaking of anywhere, another all-time great thing I can do this summeris to hit the Jersey shore. Wildwood Crest. There is something about the shore that represents the ultimate summer. Basking in the sunlight and getting that savage tan doesn't sound like much, but it's a hot time with some cool tunes and friends. At the shore there are are endless activities. There is the boardwalk where youcangetplentyofjunkfood, the amusement pier, zipping across the bay in a water
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SGA · executive board holds class elections In order to better define the other "qualifications" that each nominee should Can you see yourself as the next possess, Romeo called a committee toStudent Government Association (SGA) gether from each of the various levels of student government, and asked members president? The opportunity for students to run for for a job description of each position. He an office of Student Government officially feels that this compiled information will opened on Feb. 29. Nominations for the help the. candidates have an understandoffice were scheduled to continue into the ing of what is expected of them, if elected. Dan Sheldon, freshmen class president,. first week of March. Due to a limited is a member of the roles committee. He participation, SGA vice president, Vince feels that this project will be helpful to Romeo, sophomore, election chairperson, present officer holders as well as future opted to extend the nomination period in candidates. He feels that those interested the hopes that more students would conwill gain a better understanding of their sider running for office. The "slots" for most of the offices are roles and obligations as an SGA member. filled. This years executive board, howThe information gathered from this ever, would like to see the election go committee will be . made available to beyond this, according to Romeo. It was interested students in the Dean of Student's the concern of several executive board Office before the election week, which will members that this year's election would be be March 23-25. more of a sign up for office instead of being In order to run for office, each executive elected to a position. candidate made a formal speech,on March Romeo's main objective for the election 22, at the SGA meeting. Candidates were campaign is to get people involved with given the opportunity to campaign from student government, and to have the March 4 until the actual election. positions more desired by students. This This year the election to student governwould promote and encourage more ment will conclude the newly initiated people to get involved in the school. "leadership application process." This Campaigning for office is not just run- process was developed by Rita Calicat, ning for a title or getting a job. Rather, director of student activities, John Doyle, it is an opportunity to grow and to develop, assistant director of resident life, and according to Romeo. Personally he sees, James Fitzsimmons, dean of students. and has experienced many benefits from It was the idea of those members of the holding both a class and executive board student services staff to organize the officer. selection and election process of the The ability to manage tinJe effectively, varioi;s leadership positions that are availstrong inner-personal skills, organization able to students on campus. and enthusiasm are some of the qualities This process benefited the student a nominee should possess. These qualities services staff as well as the students, continue to develop once the individual is according to Calicat. Not only is the procelected to an SGA position.
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but will help students in the long run. The election and selection processes are taking place earlier this year, in order to allow the newly elected and selected leaders an opportunity to meet with each other before the end of this semester, according to Calicat. She feels that this will organize the new groups and will allow for working relations to be more comfortable in September. A long term goal of the student services staff is to create an activities transcript for those students who are active in leadership roles. The information for this transcript
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Positions available for dining room waiters and waitresses, busboys, hosts and hostesses, night cashier, · social counselors and life guard at the Concord ResortHotel at Klamesha Lake, NY through Labor Day. For more information ell Kelli Palinkas. at (914) 794-4000.
General office work for financial services agency in Wayne, 4 hours per day - 5 days per week, $5 per hour. Could lead to a full-time position. If interested call Steve Callaway at 687-4017.
Graduate in Early Childhood Education Interested in the Montessori method needed at Marple-Newtown Montessori Country Day School for full-time employment. Call Karlie Roth at 359-1942. Retail/Sales positions open at Conran's in King of Prussia - PT/ FT; flexible hours, salart starts at $5/hour. Call Kathy Cruice at 337-8322.
Waitress and Salesperson needed for Woolworths in Wayne, FT/PT. If interested call MU8-2496.
Learn the radio business,computerized music system! Typing, general office work and computer experience helpful. Located in Havertown. Call 7890100 between 9:0oa.m and 5:30p.m. if inter ested.
PT work in Broomall cleaning business offices. Flexible hours good salary. If interested call Paul at 356-7718.
Today's Man is interested in hiring salespeople and cashiers for FT and PT. If interested call Lori at 337-1200, extension 815.
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will come from the resume that each student prepares for his application. Overall, Calicat feels that the process went well for its first year. She, however, plans to send out evaluations of the process to the students that were involved. She will use the students input to improve the process for next year. The leadership process will come to a formal close on March 28 at 9 p.m., in the Widener Center Gathering Area. At this time, all current campus leaders, as well as the newly elected leaders, will be congratulated and united.
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Spectrum Carpets in Berwyn is looking for a dependable person for customer service, to answer phones, to file and to take orders. Evening hours 5-9, and weekend hours available- flexible. Call 6473544. Law office in Paoli is in need of student with good typing skills, able to perform clerical tasks and has good telephone manners. 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call Shuzman at 889-0770 or 687-1495. Teachers Aid Assistant needed at Valley Forge Country Day School. Flexible hours and negotiable salary. If interested call 783-0115. Day school in Broomall needs early childhood education major for Part-time help Tues.Thurs. mornings 9-12. Possible advancement to full-time employment. 0
Babysitter needed for 8yr old girl and 5yr old boy one mile from campus. Must have car to pick up children from school and prepare some meals. 4 or 5 afternoons, 3:30 6:30p.m. Excellent pay, references required. Call John McNlchol at 293-9563, evenings.
Dental Assistant needed in Paoli, will train. If students want to split hours, job share is possible. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8a.m.5:15p.m. Call Dr.Alderman at 6443776. Denny's restaurant Is now accepting applications for waitresses, waiters, hosts and hostesses. Please apply in person at 372 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne, Pa. We offer excellent pay and opportunity.
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FreshmanYear:
The first step towards future success by LaTonya Lucas
Dumorney's favorite teachers said that as well as discussing the writing process and editor'• note: This la the first part of a four-part aeries that will examine the thoughts and concerns of each of the successive how to become a better writer, they do clan level• at Cabrini: freshman, sophomore, junior and senior personal writing on setting goals, how to years. manage time, how to plan well and other One thing that all college stu- problems that they face. Craigie often gives his English dents have in common is experiencing life composition class the opportunity to as a freshman. Although every experience choose their own writing topics. ''Every is different, they are exposing themselves to once in a while we have an evaluation of something new--college life. And with where we are," he said. that comes independence, responsibility Craigie finds his freshman stuand pressure--from peers, parents and dents to be very teacher dependent. "If teachers. they find the teacher to be interesting, they Karen Dumorney, freshman, come to class, if not, they don't come," he believes that pressure is the worst aspect said. of being a freshman, and says that she is As a teacher, Craigie said that he tired of the name calling and the treatment is interested in watching someone like from upperclassmen. "You have to prove, Dumorney show off and fly. that you're not what they think you are. He described a class assignment They think little of you," she said. where his class had to answer the question, Some of the names that Dumor"Why did you come to class today?" Many ney has heard are buck-buck, silly freshof the answers were "where else would I man, underclassman and fresh meat. go,""mymom would kill me if I didn't," but She chuckled as she ran off the list and concluded that the level of abuse Dumorney answered, "to enhance my independs on the sensitivity of the freshman. tellectual ability." Craigie and the students in the Dr. Carter Craigie, ·professor, English/communications, one of class roared, but this answer stood out in
Craigie's mind. Dumorney said that she is confident and glad that she made the decision to make something of herself. "You go to college to act on your instincts. You've made that decision to further your education--that first step to success," she said. Most of Dumorney's friends are upperclasmen and she says that she learns from them and they learn from her. She said that their response to her is, "Hey, this freshman really knows something." She looks forward to her sophomore year--her next step to success. Jill Carberry, freshman, also said that the worst aspect of being a freshman is getting the bad name of being the young one. However, the good outweighs the bad because she was assigned an older brother because she was a freshman, and he turned out to be her boyfriend, Vince Romeo, sophomore. Carberry is a student representative for the freshman class and thinks that another good aspect is getting to meet people and finding out what college life is
all about. Carberry is satisfied and positive about her major, elementary education. "My aunt went here and majored in that. She's doing very well," Carberry said. Carberry said that there is something about the freshman class that stands out above the other classes. "We're new and we're spirited. We're not drained yet. W.e are really energetic," she said. It may seem different that a freshman holds an office as prestigious as president, but Gary Burnett, freshman, does. He is president of the Black Student Alliance (BSA) that was club of the year in
1986-87. "I have the confidence to deal with something like that and I'm also willing," he said. Burnett is qualified because of his past leadership positions and said that it is not so much that a president was needed, but the members saw him as the person with the qualities to be president of the BSA. Craigie said that the freshmen are honest and they are open. "They really are fresh-men," he said.
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by Shelle Koller Eleanor Holmes Norton, authority on affirmative action, race and sex matters, recently spoke in the Widener Center Lecture Hall on the topic of equal rights and our responsibility to take action against issues in our society, as part of Cabrini's 30thAnniverary celebration. According to Norton, America is not the same society in which our grandparents lived. Today it takes more to be successful than sweating 14-15 hours a day in a hot factory. ' We have obstacles to overcome and action that must be taken against race and sex discrimination. According to Norton, individuals have to pull together as a group in order to overcome these obstacles. · "There is a serious national doubt concerning the continued direction of society," Norton said. "Unfortunately, there is an unwillingness to provide help for the homeless. Americans are more passive today than they have ever been," Norton said. "We must realize that each and every one of us is responsible. It is necessary to pull together as a nation and for each of us to take an an active part in society," she added. "We cannot blame Ronald Reagan alone, (even
though he has not been my favorite president)," Norton ideas to the state," she added. said. "Do you see America like that now?" she asked. "The fact is that we can not disassociate our- ''We must take a collective interest and work with the selves. We have to bring forth leadership in the '80's and government. It is time to re-defme the economic prescripthat begins with the individual," she said. tion," she said. According to Norton, our biggest obstacle is the national deficit. "The government hasn't even included the 100 billion dollars it borrowed from the Social Security fund. Unfortunately, I believe we will be paying for it most of our lives," she said. Norton said, ''We are developing a more rigid class system. The working poor since 1978,have been the . fastest growing class in America." "In 1985 the census data concluded that the poorest 40% of the American population recieved the smallest portion. The wealthiest 40% recieved the largest share, and the middle class also recieved their lowest share in 40 years," Norton said. "Our military expenditures are rising, along with the level of unemployment," she said. "The best way we can express our frustration and dissatisfaction is through our city or state government," Norton added. "We have to·re-define our values and relate these Eleanor Holmes Norton (photo by Mike Stevenson)
Appalachiafrom 1 lost all medical benefits the day he was laid Phyllis is one who can't. The people off, his son helped pay the bills for his at Highland Educational Project met her mother's two additional heart operations. through one of the sisters who works with Bobby is 41. His son is 21. battered women in a nearby town. Two hours north in Union, Monroe Phyllis _came in one night after a County, seven other Cabrini volunteers are beating looking for shelter for herself and cleaning out chicken coops and pig stys. her seven skinny children. The oldest, Many in this town are too elderly to keep . Angela, will be 13_nextmonth. The youngup with the normal maintenance of a home, est, Ployed, is two. I_>hylliswas thankful to be set up in the and too poor to hire any help. Although they despise it, many watch their homes three room shack, which is heated by a coal and lives fall into disrepair. stove in the same room with the only bed. Emerson, who rolls his own cigarettes Phyllis looks about 30. She has a beautiful · since the prices went up, works a few hours face with big almond green eyes. She a day during the week for the Project smiles kind offunny because she has no top delivering Meals on Wheels to people in teeth. But she smiles a lot. the county, mostly widows. On weekends Betty gave her the first job she's ever Emerson doesn't know what they eat. had, helping Emerson deliver the meals In McDowell there are poor, and then and visit the homebound part-time. there ~e living conditions not fit for a d~g. Betty and Bob Drake, through the Bouncmg thro~gh potholed, make-shift Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia, esroads, over tram tracks, and past aban- tablished the center, Meals on Wheels, a doned houses, Emerson remembers when West Virginia was "a go~d place to live. visiting p~ogram ~nd a clothing out~et. Nobody's movin' in. Everybody that can is Betty 1s studymg to be an EptScopal movin' out." priest. Bob is setting up a canoe factory in
hopes of raising employment in the town. Although Campus Ministry has been sponsoring Project Appalachia during spring break for eight years, the communities, which are heavily Protestant, sometimes regard the students with some skepticism. Father Winters, resident priest and pastor of St. Andrew's House in Union where students have stayed for the past. three years, said a townsman told him one day, "It's not that we don't like Catholics Father, it's just that we never met any." Still, southern hospitality in West Virginia does not run dry, even in the most parched regions. Students at the Northfork site who worked for the Highland Educational Project, were inducted into the center's mostly Baptist choir, which practices there once a week. Students at the Northfork site included Carmella Cantone, Linda Panetta, ·Leah Cascarina, Mary Mackin, Anne Fahy and Sister Bernadette Anello, director of Campus Ministry. Students at the Union site did mostly
outside "°ork on houses and grounds, and were fed until they could eat no more by appreciative homeowners, including one lunch speciality of peanut butter, mayonaise and lettuce sandwiches. Students working in Union included Lisa Kantor, Cheryl Bearn, John Callanan, Terry Smith, Karen Holcombe, Karie Papay and Francesca Bansbach, campus minister. The chugging of the train cars heaped with coal and the whistles in the night were finally said goodby~ to. Spring break was over; time to go home. Tears were shed. Names and addresses exchanged. At the center, heartfelt promises to write were made to senior citizens who couldn't read. Write anyway, they said. Maybe some other visitors will be there to read the cards and letters to them.
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Superthon Weekend was highlighted with many tun activities. Mary McGill, junior, (above) gets egg on her face while participating in one of the games. Lisa Mason, senior, and Paula Phillips, sophomore, turn the ropes for Gary Burnett, freshman, (above right) during the double-dutch competition. A member of the band, Beru Revue, performs before a packed house on Sat., March 19, in the gym (right). (photos by Debbie Ferrar and Mike Stevenson)
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Sue Dinsmore:
More than a friendlyface in the WigWam by Jacqui McCleman Walking into the Wigwam, one is greeted with a smile and a memory of your usual order. Half of tuna sandwich -- no tomatoes, lettuce or pickles, a bag of chips and a large coke. Sue Dinsmore, of the WigWam, is a familiar face to anyone who passes through the Widener Center. "It's really funny that I don't remember everyone's names, but instead the food they eat," Dinsmore said. On any given day she can be seen behind the counter working hard to satisfy the lunch rush. However, there are many hidden qualities of the quiet woman of "the
Warn." John Dinsmore, Sue' father, said that she is a workaholic and his reasoning for this is that Sue would rather do it herself than holler at someone else to do it. This drive is evident in all aspects of her life. Previous to her employment at Cabrini, Dinsmore was a dietary manager at Mirmont Care Unit for drug and alcohol rehabilitation. "At Mirmont you viewed two differnt people. The one who came in an addict and the one that left 28 days later,'' Dinsmore said. "Because they were there for an entire month it was like a family, but Cabrini is much more upbeat than that atmosphere." Dinsmore said that she worked approximately 70-80 hours per week at the rehabilitation center but quit in order to devote time to renovating her current home. A deck and jacuzzi were added which her younger sister Andrea, 19, refers to as "beautiful."
Dinsmore has purchased a barn and plans to move into it shortly. Currently, she and her boyfriend are renovating it and hope to put an addition on. They would like to have most of the work completed by fall as they are hoping for an outside wedding at the barn in the fall. "It needs a lot of work but it was built in 1812 and we have the original deed. We are hoping to have it historically registered so we know our limitations on renovation," she said. As she explained the barn, she described it as not the "type of house to have if you have small children." Dinsmore would like to have children someday. She is the second oldest of seven children. She has three brothers and three sisters. · Dinsmore grew up in Wayne where her family still resides. She attended Archbishop Carroll High School and Drexel University majoring in nutrition. She graduated in 1981. Her father and sister speak highly of her. When asked if her sister come to her for advice, she replied that she goes to her older sister. Dinsmore's sister, Andrea, finds her to be a lot like herself in that she is easy going. Andrea said, "Sue is so carefree. She was the only one to let me borrow her car when I first got my license." She continued, "Here I was a junior in high school driving around in a convertible Mustang." Dinsmore said that she and Andrea had a little system where she picked her up in the morning then Andrea dropped her off and then had the car for school. "It worked well especially since the car was red with a white top which were· Carroll's colors,"
Review:
Ja_ckson'sconcert leaves audience breathless by Roe Wellman
The air was electric. People were waiting with anticipation and anxiety for the• man who would astound them and keep them on the edge of their seats for the next two hours.
The energy and emotion which were exhibited by Jackson was amazing. It seemed he was living out each song for the audience. He appeared to cry during "She's Out ofMy Life" while being totally excited during "The Way You Make Me Feel."
Madison Square Garden was all set. During one song, "I Can't Stop Loving The big screen was in place and the people You," a lucky fan was chosen from the were more than ready when loud footsteps audience and received a big bear hug from were beard and seen ·on the screen. Jackson. This started off a wild response from the audience, as stuffed animals and The beginning lyrics of "Wanna Be flowers were thrown on stage for Jackson. Starting Something" was played. A shadow was seen walking onto the stage Jackson did one last song, "Billie Jean" and the crowd went wild. Michael Jackson, and left the stage to a deafening.applause. entertainer, had arrived! He had really mesmerized the whole The sound was fantastic. He sounded audience and they wanted more. just like his tape and the crowd knew they Although the evening was drawing to a would be well entertained. close, the audience didn't want it to end. Old and new songs were sung. A medley Resounding applause was heard for the of some of the Jackson Five's hits were also next five minutes until Jackson came out for his encore. performed by Jackson and four friends. During some songs, such as "Beat It" and "Thriller,'' one felt that they were watching a video, Jackson performed the dance steps and even wore the famous red jacket and werewolf mask. Magic was also incorporated into the act. Jackson disappeared from one side and then reappeared on the other while singing "Working Day and Night."
"Man In The Mirror"washisfinal song which left the audience with a message. "If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself then make a change." This man is marvelous and truly an entertainer who knows how to put on a great show. Everyone leaving the Garden was satisfied and as one womad said, "He's my man."
Dinsmore said. Dinsmore's father said that she was always a go-getter. "Sue would not think twice about taking one of our vans or her brother's trucks and picking somethin u
Sue Dinsmore, Seiters (photo by Sue Hill)
for them." He added, "Sue is not afraid to tackle anything that lands in her path whether she is being Susie-homemaker or Ms.Repair."
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Hagan rewarded by determination by Paula Phillips "I think back so often now,to when she was about four or five years old, we used to all go to her sisters' varsity games on Saturday mornings. During the intermission she and her friends would go out on the court and throw the ball around," Marilyn Hagan mother of Meg Hagan, said Hagan, a sophomore, at Cabrini is a starter for the women's basketball team. Hagan was born on August 11, 1968in New Jersey. Her family moved to Drexel Hill, Pa. where she has lived ever since. "Meg is hard to put into words. She gives a good example and without her knowing it, she leads quietly and in a subtle way. She has alwaysbeen a very faithful and sensitive child who cares deeply about others. She brings out the best in people," Mrs. Hagan said. While carrying 17.5 credits and working in the public relations office for workstudy, Hagan is striving for her degree in social work. Hagan entered Cabrini in the fall of 1986 and she presently resides in Woodcrest. Dorm. You can spot Hagan on campus easliy. She is about five foot nine inches tall. She wears either sweatpants or stretch pants with a big sweatshirt or turtleneck, sneakers and her hair in a pony tail. "And she's always late!" her friends say. Mary Colgan, sophomore and friend of Hagan's since grade school, said,"Meg's going to be late for her own wedding." Kathleen Rowan, freshman and Hagan's roommate, said, "Meg is a night owl. She stays up to all hours of the night." "Meg has a great personality. She is always there and gives good advice. She's a great girl," Jodi Snow, sophomore and friend of Hagan's since high school, said. Virginia Cyphers, junior, said,"Meg makes you feel comfortable when you are around her." Sue Evich, senior, said,"Meg is the sweetest person. She will do anything for anybody. She is very funny and is very easy to like." "Meg is a good person that has a good attitude towards life. She makes people aware of the happy sides of life rather than the negative side of it," Jimmy Welde, senior, said. Hagan said,"I was alwaysbrought up in a family-oriented atmosphere. We had to go to mass together on Sundays. Holidafs, such as Christmas, were always a family event. Also my entire family attended my brother's baseball games and my sisters' basketball games," Hagan said. Mrs. Hagan said,"She has always had since she was a child,a very quiet disposition. Meg, being the last of four children, is ·very giving, generous in nature and never . really· had any fights with the older children. Sometimes with the older children, there were rivalries but Meg seemed to get along well with everyone." Hagan said, "I was not spoiled being the youngest of four children but sometimes I would not get in trouble because I was the youngest. My parents would say to t,he older children,'She doesn't know any better.' Also I would rarely get into fights with my sisters and brother. They would always get into fights and would come to me so I would be their friend." Hagan entered St. Dorothy's grade school in Drexel Hill in fourth grade. Hagan tried out for the basketball team in fifth grade but she got cut. She then tried out again in sixth grade and made it. Hagan also played for the seventh and eighth grade basketball team. In seventh grade, she received theCoach'sAwardfor
Asking her if she telt any resentment to dedication and in eighth grade she started. She also 'ran track and played softball the high school coach for not playing her, and in the eighth grade she received the Hagan said,"I do not feel resentment towards anybody. I always wanted to play MVP award for softball. Hagan was also involved in other activi- but I felt at that time that the coach knew ties in grade school besides sports. She was best. I really don't think about it.'' Hagan was one of the top rebounders a member of the choir. for the team this season. She feels that her "My mom made me join the choir. I best part of the game is defensive. really didn't want to join. Now I realize She said,"!_ like to play defensive that I'm_glad I did because it is nice to have because I have more control over it. I more of a background than just sports," if we are playing man-to-man it know that Hagan said. Hagan entered Cardinal O'Hara High is up tome tostaywithher. In my offensive School, Springfield, Pa. in 1982 where she game, I have to get more of a feel of the carried over her friendships from grade court, to decide whether to shot or drive.'' school.
Meg Hagan, sophomore (photo by Mike Stevenson)
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She played basketball and soccer in Cardinal O'Hara. She played soccer in her junior and senior year. She started both years on defense in the position of full back. In her senior year, she received MVP for the team. Hagan played basketball all four years. She rarely played on varsity in her junior and senior year. In her senior year, she was captain of the team. Before their opening game of the year against Archbishop Prendergast High School, she stretched one of her ligaments in her ankle and was unable to play in the game. Although the injury did not last the whole season, she still played rarely. Hagan said,"I never started and barely played. There was always more talent in front of me." Hagan decided after graduation to come to Cabrini. Hagan entered Cabrini with some anxiety. "I was nervous because it was so small. I was coming from a big high school. I was afraid it was too small," she said," But now I like the fact going to a smaller college now that I'm here. It is easier to be involved. The teachers know who you are and you get to know people easier.'' Hagan tried out for the basketball team in her freshman year. She said, "I was not goingtotryout. I guess I was weird. Every year in trying out for basketball, I thought I was going to get cut. I was alwaysnervou:. and never had that security to think I was good enough to play.'' She talked to then head coach Terri Mancini who encouraged her to join for more than just competition but for enjoyment and friendships. Hagan made the team and in her sophomore year started at center. Snow said, "We both sat on the end of the bench in junior and senior year (in high school). It was not fair for Meg. She never got a chance.''
Danny Welde, head coach for the women's basketball team said," She always had a relentless pursuit of the ball once it was shot. Her strong rebounding was a positive effect and it was a must. She always. gave 100% whether it was in practice or a game. She is a hustler.'' Snow, also a member of the team, said, "We need her. She is a hard worker at every practice and at every game. She takes the games seriously. She cheers everyone on.'' Evich, captain of the team, said, "Meg is a very unselfish player. She's aggressive andahardworker. Itshowed in hergame." Chrisiti Courseault, sophomore and member of the team, said,"Meg is a very intense player. She is very aggressive and an awesome rebounder.'' "She's an intelligent, mentally-sound, aggressive player .. She uses all the skills that she's been given," Jim. Donnelly, senior, said. On February 15, 1988, Hagan tore her main ligament in her knee, the Crusha. She was out for the rest of the season and
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the playoffs. Hagan might have her knee operated on but the doctors are still undt!"cided. "If I do have surgery, it will prove to help my knee only 50%, the other 50% will have to be my work. It is going to be up to me to fully rehabilitate my knee. I know I will be playing next year if it's up to me," she said. "The problem with her playing now is her knee. She was coming along as a good ball player until she got hurt. If she puts as nhlch effort in rehabilitating her knee as she put into her playing this year, by her senior year, she will be an excellent player," Welde said. Hagan describes herself as ," ... easygoing, sensitive , and very emotional. I cry at the Hallmarkcommercials. I think I get this from my mom. Little things mean a lot to me especially memories. I like to have fun,laughandenjoy being with my friends. Also, I don't like to give much of myself to one thing. I like to have a good balance of everything," she said. She describes her main weakness as not having enough patience. "One of my weaknesses is I'm not very patient. I have a short temper but I don't yell and scream. I work it off inside myself," Hagan said. Rowan said, "She's honest and always there for you. I can talk to her when something is wrong. I know she can keep a secret. I trust her.'' Colgan said, "Meg is not selfish and she is very thoughtful of others. A perfect example of this, is Meg had a next door neighbor named Eve. Eve was moved into a nursing home. She doesn't have anybody. Meg goes and visits her every chance she gets. This just shows what type of person she is.'' Hagan recently went into Philadelphia to feed the homeless on the streets at night. "They were so real. Just the expressions on their faces made me feel good. They were so thankful. I left with a feeling that I should be thanking them for teaching me so much. One man said that he washappyjust tobe alive. Then I realized how luckly I am to have a home, friends and education. I am more grateful now then I was before," she said. Pam Croke, sophomore, said,"She's very generous and would do anything for anybody. She's a good friend." In ten years, Hagan hopes to be married with at least one or two children and residing in Drexel Hill or somewhere close to home. She would like to have her masters in social work degree so she can run her own agency. She wants to work with orphanages and find children homes to live in. She would also like to help juveniles who have problems in their family.
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Men's tennis:
Primaverathrows Despite problems, curve into season . season begins .
by Denise Civa
Does the name, Gustave Primavera sound familiar? Probably not, unless you're on the softball team. Even then, you may have to take a second to think since this man came and went so fast. Gustave Primavera, or "Gus" as he liked to be called, was the women's softball coach for two days. He was hired by John Dzik, athletic director, to replace former softball coach James Hedtke, who is now pursuing his doctoral degree in history. Primavera was chosen as the new softball coach this year after he responded to an advertisement in the Delaware County Daily Times. Only two other people had applied for the position. The other applicants were Sam Vasiliades, housekeeping, who later withdrew his application, and Bruce Kidwell, junior, who had previously been assistant softball coach for two years. Dzik believed at the time that Primavera was right for the job. He said that he was chosen because he was the "most qualified for the position" and had a philosophy that - was in agreement with Cabrini's. This philosophy was defined as hard work, having players do the best that they possibly can, having fun, and putting academics before athletics. It seems as if Primavera began to have difficulty in his new position. "He felt that some individuals on the team were more interested in themselves then the team," Dzik said. "He didn't feel it was worth his time or effort with a group of people who weren't a team." Primavera, who was unavailable for comment, had an argument with one of the players which in Dzik's words was "the straw that broke the camel's back." Primavera issued his letter of resignation by dropping it off at Dzik's house without talking to him about the decision. The softball season was coming upon them fast at this point so Dzik decided to elevate Kidwell from his position as assistant coach to coach. After this decision, Dzik selfaapointed himself assistant coach. "The situation was handled the best way we could," Dzik said. Dzik said that he was very impressed .with Kidwell's application and performance, and that is why he gave him the position. · ''We're going to be able to handle it," Kidwell said. "It's going to be smooth. The girls know what type of St\ason is ahead." Kidwell says his philosophy towards coaching will be for the players to be in condition, to give 100 percent, and remember to have fun. "It's going to be a tough season overall, but with everyone's dedication we should hang in there," Terrie Wille,junior, said. Wille said that the change in coaches from Primavera to Kidwell was a good move. "When Gus was here the attitude was down. From day one there was a conflict," she said. "It (coaching at Cabrini) just was not what he envisioned it to be," Dzik said of --,. Primavera.
by K.A.J.Pyle It was no wonder to see the outdoor courts of White Dove Park practically empty on Monday afternoon as the men's tennis team geared up for their first practice of the season. The tennis program is relatively new to Cabrini's athletic program. It began in the spring of 1984 and w~ organized by Chris Corcoran, '87. The team enjoyed its first major success last year by ranking second place in the doubles competition. Overall, the team ranked third place in the Eastern States Athletic Conference (ESAC) championship. Salisbury State won first place and Allentown took second. John Newman, returning for his second season of coaching, has five years of previous experience in teaching tennis. He is currently looking for people who have an interest in the game and are willing to work on improving their skills and gain valuable playing experience. "My first goal is to teach the guys the 'how-to-play better tennis' and the rest will fall into place," Newman said. He added that he would like to see the team win at least 50 percent of its games during the season.
'My first goal is to teach the guys how to play better tennis and the rest will fall into place.' · -John Newman, tennis coach Newmam stressed the importance of having the right attitude as a tennis player. "The molding of a good tennis player takes years but with the right attitude, the player can learn how to use footwork and tune their skills to an advantage." Through practices, Newmam will pick the best players to head up the team. This year's hopefuls are: David Butera, junior; Vincent Romeo and Jan Torres, both sophomores. "The fact that there is no place to practice on campus makes it hard to recruit players for the team and campus exposure is hard to come by," Newman said. The tennis teammustlookoffcampustopractice and playtheir matches. Some tennis courts utilizied in the area are: Radnor High School, Eastern College, and White Dove Park, all of which require a reservation. "Cabrini is a small school and we have to do the best with what we have," John Dzik, director of athletics, said. "There is no track for the track team but I s~e them running, regardless." The tennis season is held within a five week period . The first match is to be held on April 4 at 4 p.m., at White Dove Park.
This Week At Cabrini · March 25-March30 Friday
Monday
Marcb25
March28
3PM
Men's Tennis vs. Eastern, Away
7:30PM
ACADEMIC CONVOCATION with speaker Nicholas Daniioff, editor of US News and World Report, who was held hostage by the .Russians for 30 days in 1986. Free. Reception will follow in cafeteria.
Saturday
March29
All Day
Antique and Classic Car Show
10AM 1 PM
Doors Open. New Car Auction (Buicks, Fords, Dodges). Get the best deal on a new car. What you pay over cost is tax deductible. Vacation Raffle. Buy a chance! First prize is $5,500 cash or a QE 2 cruise to England. Raffle tickets: $10 each. You can purchase them at the Development Office in the Mansion.
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Sunday March27
Shevlin-Gladdin Assoc. Interviews, Dean of St. Conf. Rm. Landmark Communication Interviews, Co-op, Wid. Conf. Rm. Softball vs. Phila. Pharmacy, Away Student Leadership Gala, Gathering lvea Penance Service, Chapel
Tuesday
March26
3:15 PM
9AM-4PM Noon-4PM 4PM 7PM 7PM
Softball vs. Wesley, Away
ALLDAY
Sophomore Fall Preregistration
9 AM-4 PM 12:30 PM
North American Publishing Co. Interviews, Sacred Heart Peer Education Services
Wednesday March30 4PM
EASTER BREAK BEGINS after last class today Softball vs. Beaver College, Away