April 28, 1989 Issue 21 Loquitur

friday, apr. 28, 1989

cabrini·college, radnor, pa 19087

vol. xxxv, no. 21

The firstannual HandsAcross Cabrini: 'A goodtime had by all'

by Lisa A. Brzezicki

It was an opportunity to get away from the same old routine for the mentally handicapped at the institutions of Mellmark, located in Berwyn, PA and Don Guanella,located in Springfield.PA, as they descended from their mini buses.

The sky was overcast and the temperature was slightly cool, however, there was excitement in the air when approximately 60 volunteers and the 45 mentally handicapped persons joined hands to kick off the first annual Hands Across Cabrini.

Students, friends and family formed a circle on the main lawn with their "special" guests, while members of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) released several bunches .of balloon:. for a balloon launch.

Suddenly, theonceovercastsky was filled with an array of colors.

According to Dr. Jerome Zurek, chairperson, English/communications department, this was one part of the day that affected him greatly.

"I was impressed with the amount of Cabrini people that came out to participate and especially that there were a lot of students who weren't education majors," he said.

According to Stephanie Cole, · president of CEC, the launch was the only fund raiser that enabled the event to take place.

"We grossed approximately $160 from the fund raiser which allowed us to purchase the necessities that were needed to make the day run smoothly," said Cole.

Organizing the balloon launch was just one of the many tasks that had to be completed in preparation for the event.

Cole said, "Before anything could happen, we had to design posters, send out flyers and invitations, plan the menu for lunch, and had to make the necessary arrangements with SGA." More Hands on page 3

Senior Jerry O'Donnell and his friend for the day, Charlie Owens, pose for a picture with the Hands Across Cabrini clown. (photo

by Marian Armstrong)

Consequencesof unplanned pregnancies:Abortionor adoption

by LaTonya Lucas "I never thought it could happen to me. I thought I was so infertile that I could do what I wanted, so I used no protection."

Just recently though she was

Hard Choices: Abortion vs. Adoption pregnant and had an abortion. "It interrupted my entire life. It's similar to trying to get over someone you love. Until you find another man or have another child, it will always be there. It'll probably haunt me until I have another child. Everyday I think about it,-twenty-four hours a day."

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She made her decision the same day she found out she was pregnant. "I didn't discuss it with anyone," she said. "I made my decision because I had only three or four weeks to terminate it. I told the father what I was going to do and I did it.''

She remembered not knowing that she was pregnant for a long time, but when she found out, she realized she should have known because of the things that were happening to her body. "I didn't take care of myself and therefore, I wasn 'ttaking care of my child."

Being financially unstable and being concerned about the health of the child were the two reasons

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for her decision. ''I want to be able to cherish and experience fully being a parent. I couldn't do it now because I am not married and I am not financially stable,'' she said.

Letting out a long, deep sigh, she said, "lfeel now that I gave up one of the most precious gifts that God ever gave to a woman and I have no one to depend on or to blame but myself."

Although she uses the diaphragm as her means of birth control, if she became pregnant again, she would not have an abortion. Yet, she believes that a woman should have the right to do what she wants. "It's a woman's

body, but I don't think abortion is right or wrong.''

When a woman becomes pregnant, the three options that she can make are parenthood, adoption or abortion. However, with the case of Roe v. Wade returning to the Supreme Court this week, abortion might no longer be an option.

Justices will argue if the 1973 decision of Roe v. Wade, which recognizes abortion rights for the nation, should be reversed, giving the power of the decision to the states.

This issue returns to the court based on a 1986 Missouri case, Webster v. Reproductive Health More Pregnancy on 6

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!edifori91 Giving Wigwam a second chance

view oint Gettingby with the help of friends

The campus, most especially the commuters, are annoyed and disgusted with the Wigwam's long lines, slow service and slapped together sandwiches. roe The employees of the Wigwam retaliate with the argument that they are wellman doing the best that they can with what they have to work with.

One of the main difficulties arose during the switch over from Manager Sue Dinsmore to Barbara Conrad. It was really no ones fault because there The time has come to part for the wasn't enough time for proper training and Barbara had to wing it for the summer and I began to think of all of my first few weeks. Of course, this brought about mix- ups and confusion which friends and just how lucky I really am.

When I left for college, a short three years were all ironed out with time. ago, someone told me that my high school The lines at the Wigwam have been extra long due to the fact that the friends would soon disappear and be reconstruction workers have learned of the facility and are utilizing it on a placed by college buddies. To be honest, I daily basis. They have all been very friendly and understanding and even cried at the mere thought of losing my try not to order or interfere with the 12:30 lunch time rush. friends. We had been through so much and I Things have since calmed down and seem to be running more smoothly. couldn't imagine throwing it all away.

Well, I'm happy to report that this didn't As in any food serving facility, there are bound to be lines during lunch time happen, as a matter of fact the friendships hours. This must be expecte~ and understood by all involved. just got stronger. I rely on them so much and One point which might be made is the need for an expanded Wigwam. value each and every one of them. I couldn't The area is just too small for the amount of residents, commuters and faculty have made it through these past three years if who utilize the services of the Wigwam. The college community is growing it weren't for them, so this is to honor all my by leaps and bounds, as well as the campus so it is only natural to expand the friends.

I would be amiss if I dido 't start off with services of the Wigwam as well. It has been brought up that the Wigwam is my very best friend in the whole wide world there to be of service to the campus community, but how effectively can they and that is Madeline Della Pietra. We have service the community if they are too small? been friends for 10 years now and I can't There have been suggestions made which range from having Wigwam imagine life without her. She's the one I customers give orders earlier in the day so that it will be ready for them at would raid the refrigerator with at I a.m., talk for hours on the phone about love, sex and lunch time, to having a special counter set up as a self serve deli. marriage and needless to say, she will be my Nothing against the commuters but they really should be more understand- maid-of-honor if I ever get married (but, I ing and appreciative of the hard work and dedication of the employees who won't!). We have had our share of fights, are there to serve them in the best way they can. How many people would one even lasted eight whole months, but we be able to step into a Wigwam's employees shoes, work under such immense have overcome all obstacles and are still the best of friends. pressure and get the job done? If you think you can, work for a day at the Another great friend is Dina Lazzaro who Wigwam and see what it really entails before you mouth off. when she first met me, exclaimed to a

Gripesover lack of coverageby paper To the Editor: We would like to say thanks to Ruth Santoni for telling the so called newspaper, Loquitur, about their lack of support for our campus theater. But, the paper doesn't show support for other campus happenings either.

One example would be the Jack of support the paper gave to superthon weekend. There was a better write up in the newly formed commuter newsletter. An article on superthon a month after the event is just not enough.

The newspaper should have given at least three articles on the event. Maybe one the week before telling about the event then another the week of the event giving details and a list of all the events and finally a follow up with how mllch money was raised.

The newspaper should have a section for S.G.A. each week. This section should tell details about upcoming events as well as fundraisers and what the money will be used for. At least make a reporter cover the

Tuesday meetings. I bet the editors don't even know all the people on class level government or even what the class level government is responsible for.

I think next year the editors should find some time to sit in on S.G.A. meetings. If nobody wants the job, go to class officers who can appoint someone to do the job. It is not only the fault of the paper, some of the blame should be put on the class presidents as well as the executive board members.

These people are supposed to be trying to betterthe school, so let's put some pressure on these people.

This should start with the school paper.

Get these people to hand in a list of events to the paper each week. Let's help bring the Cabrini spirit up and promote the activities of the S.G.A. One last thing editors, talk to Jen Morrison. Her commuter newsletter is great, she could give you a few pointers.

Sincerely,

S.G.A. memberswho want to betterthe school

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mutual friend, "Where'd ya get this one?"

Well, to hell with first impressions! We soon became fast friends and she's the one I run to when I want to lament about being fat. Dina can always make me laugh and she's the one I experienced the Michael Jackson concert with plus got to see him up close and personal ( along with Elizabeth Taylor and Liza Minelli!). I've never really told her, but I'm glad we are still friends and I want to thank her for a!w.ays being there and putting up with me.

Dare I even try to describe Kenny Seligmuller because there are just no words for him. He was my knight in shining honor for my senior prom and he made sure I had an awesome time. I also had a massive crush on him (he never knew this until now!) which turned into a great friendship that I would never trade for anything in the world. He now has a great girlfriend, Gina, who is the first girlfriend that I not only like, but get along great with. I also must add that his whole family is fantastic and I feel like I am one of the gang.

Another awesome friend is Lizzie Garripoli who is the other half of "The Two Old Maids of Paramus Catholic.'' She was my New Year's Eve partner for 1989 and made my night tum from horrible to fantastic. We are also the D.C. tourists who travelled there in my dad's green bomb to visit her brother and have fun. We sure did and it will never be forgotten.

A very special person in my life is Rob Langelier, a former student of Cabrini who now attends New York University. Memories of my first two years at Cabrini are all great because of him. We were a constant pair who did everything together (once we even went to the bathroom together -- same bathroom, different stalls!). Many even thought we were an item -- poor Rob -- what an insult to be coupled with me! We've had more talks about such a variety of things and I can only hope our friendship grows and

flourishes throughout any obstacles that may come our way in the future.

Dana Lepis is another gem who links me with home and school. We met through our mothers, she came up to visit me when I was a freshman and soon joined me at Cabrini.

Whenever I need a shoulder to cry on or someone to complain to she is there. Life at Cabrini would not be the same if she hadn't been there and I'm glad we are experiencing college life together. The best part of it all is the fact that we also get to experience home togeher and that's fun!

Of course, I made more friends during college and they are also very special. My college experience wouldn 'I be complete without them and all the memories we ·ve shared.

My next door neighbors have been the same for the past three years and they are Sue Castaldi and Michele Holmes. We have screamed through the walls, chased after men and caused complete chaos in every dorm. We are currently one of the nosiest quads in Xavier. My roommate, Sue Stuhl, (I still wonder how we put up with each other!) takes part in all the craziness. but is soon to remind us just how loud we are. Then there are the equalizers -- Lisa Brzezicki and Stephanie Cole. I'm sure they often wonder why they chose to live with us but hey, we make their life fun!

My newest friends who I already value greatly are Sharon Kourt, Trish Renz and Karen Shank. They have made this year bearable for me and I wouldn't have made it without them. Late night chats are a norm and I borrow just about everything from them from soup to soap. Sharon and I have so much in common that at times it can be really scary. I know wheneverl call she' II be there, ready to listen even if it means going up to the public ladies restroom in Xavier so we can have some privacy.

I would be wrong if I forgot to mention the girls from house six, Paula Philips, my fellow editors of the Loquitur, my darling RA, Angie Corbo or all of the new friends I met this year. My junior year was made because of all of them, their friendships and their support kept me going.

I guess you can call this a tribute to all of my friends because in reality that is exactly what it is. I often forget to tell them just how much they mean to me, so now I'm telling the world. Ya think they'll get the message that I love them and my life wouldn't be complete without each and everyone of them?

I sure hope so!

Edttor: Denise C.va ManagingEditor/ Copy Editor K81TyGallagher News Edrtors:LaTonya Lucas and Lisa Brzezicki Assistan1News Editors: Marian Arms1rongand Johanna Church PerspectivesEditor: Roe Wellman Assistan1Perspectives Edttor: Feliaa Falcone Features Editor: Lee Miranda Assis1antFeatures Edttors: Bob Bonner and Barbara Wilson Sports Editor: Paula Phillips Assistant Sports Edrtors:Lou Monaco and Kelli Rudden Wribng Coach: Jemi Obrech1 Business Manager: Angie Corbo Assistan1:Kelly McGillan Photography Edrtors: Karen Slegl and M"'9 Stevenson PhotographyAdv1S91:Dr. Caner Craog,e Adviser: Dr. Jerome Zurek Slaff: Marian Arms1rong,Jim Bligh, Bob Sooner, Johanna Church, Frank Emmerich, Felicia Falcone. Diane Glancey, Sue Holetelder. S1ephanieHomyak, Carlo Iacono, Melissa l.andsmann, Kelly McGillan, Melissa Middleman, Lou Monaco.

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UPDATES Campus MemoriaJ Mass--There will be a mass in memory of Brian Morgan on Sunday, April 30, at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel.

Gospelrama--Join gospel singers and the Black Student Alliance on Saturday, April 29, at 6 p.m. in the chapel. All are welcome. Admission is $3.

Ph~tographs Needed--"Cryptic," the college's literary magazine, is in need of phototgraphs (nature, sunsets, people,' etc.). Picuires can be put in box 26 or Lisa Brzezicki's mailbox in the news-room.

Foot Screenings--Free foot screenings are available during the month of May at The Foot and Ankle Institute of the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine at Eighth St. and Race St. Screenings will be from Monday through Friday (except Monday, May 29), from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and all Saturdays in May (except Saturday, May 27) from 9 a.m. to noon. Also, athletes and sports enthusiasts are invited to a free spoits medicine screening on all Fridays in May from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and on Saturday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to noon. For an appointment for both of these screenings, call The Foot and Ankle Institute at (215) 238-6600 or Donna Dougherty at (215) 629-0300 ext. 218.

World Beijing-China launched a major effort to counter student unrest, transferring 20,000 troops to Beijing, mobilizing anti-riot squads and sharply cracking down on the press, Chinese sources said.

Manila- The outlawed political arm of the Philippine communist guerrilla movement that assassinated a U.S. Army colonel said it would join any group in ousting the U.S. military from that nation.

Jerusalem- Palestinian sources said Israeli soldiers wounded at least 36 Arabs in widespread voilence in Gaza during a planned "day of confrontations" with Isreali troops.

Warsaw- Polish opposition activists approved 252 independent candidates for legislative elections in June. But Solidarity chairman Lech Walesa intends-no to run.

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Wigwam:'Not a McDonalds'

by Kelly Ann McGillan "It's impossible to even get a soda, the line is too long and moves too slowly," said Lorri Nelson, sophomore commuter. "We have rushes, so that means you 're going to have to wait," said Joyce Mundy, Wigwam employee, "Lines are long during rushes even at McDonalds.' ' This is a sampling of the controversy in the Wigwam. Commuters have been complaining that since Sue Dinsmore left because she is getting married, that the service in the Wig W am has been slower and the food not as well made.

"A friend of mine had a thumb print in her tuna fish sandwich,'' said Nelson.

Cheryl Beam, senior and member of the Wigwam staff replied, "Well, at least they know that the bread is fresh."

The Wigwam staff feels that the commuters .have not been sympathetic to the circumstances in which Dinsmore left. They also have not been patient with her replacement, Barbara Conrad, who had a very short time to train with Dinsmore in order to learn the system.

"I trained for a day with Sue. The next day Sue left, and Itook over," said Conrad. "It took a week to get used to the system, everybody's different and I have my own pattern,'' Conrad added.

"Barbara never really got a chance to practice the routine with Sue, but she has learned very quickly. I give her a lot of credit,'' said Jill Lehman, senior and member of the staff.

Nelson said that she undertands that it takes practice to work behind the counter.

"I know I couldn't do it," Nelson said. ''They all seem to be running into each other," said Maureen Clark, junior commuter. "There seem to _betoo many people back there," said Christie Vilotti, sophomore commuter.

Beam said that there can not be more than three people behind the counter because it's too small, and the lunchtime staff break up the duties in the Wigwam during rushes.

One person handles the register, another gets beverages, and a third makes sandwiches and prepares hot food.

"We give 100 percent behind the counter, this is not McDonalds and it's not fast food,'' said Lehman. Lehman went on to say that the Wigwam is there as a service

to the commuters and faculty of the college, and that they try their best to provide that service effectively.

"I think we do a good job of being courteous, serving them what they want and getting them on their way,' ' said Conrad.

"Many commuters are just rude," Lehman said, "They think they can just walk into the kitchen and help themselves.''

Lehman said that this slows down the staff tring to help the customers who have waited to be served.

Many employees in the Wigwam feel that the commuters don't appreciate them or treat them with respect.

Lehman said, "It's not all the commuters, some of them are polite and understand how difficult it can be at times.''

Beam said, "The commuters are slobs.

They leave dirty plates and cups on the tables."

Mundy said, '' At the end of the night, the gathering area is a mess. I have to clean the tables which are covered with ashes, or ketchup designs on them, and even gum stuck to them." ''I don't know who they think is going to clean up after them," Lehman said, "They leave the place a pig sty, not only for us, but for the janitorial staff."

When asked what could be done to make the Wigwam more effective, Erzsi Bedic, acontinuingeducation student, said, "Bring back Sue." "I don't eat in the Wigwam much anymore," said Cathy Flynn, senior. "I only

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"On Mondays and Fridays when I have 11:10 and 12:50 classes, I can't eat because the lines are too long," said Kelly Walsh.

Wigwam staff members suggested that commuters who have a limited time for lunch come to the Wigwam in the morning, put i_ntheir sandwich order and pay for it. At lunchtime, the commuters would only have to wait to pick up their previously ordered lunch.

Lehman pointed out that many faculty members, such as Dr. Reher, and Dr. Craigie, already take advantage of this option.

The Wigwam staff also said that they would be happy to place a commuter's brown-bagged lunch in the refrigerator until lunchtime.

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The Student Government Association (SGA) provided the games and prizes for the kids. Each child was given five tickets that allowed them to play the games for free.

There was cotton candy, snow cones, music, picture taking with a clown, smiles and laughter throughout the day.

The overall feeling of those who participated was a good one.

According to Chris McSherry, vicepresident ofCEC, the day was very successful.

"Even though it started out slow, I think the day went very well. The kids had a good time and that's what was most important," she said.

"I love kids, especially "special" kids and I wanted to give them a day to remember," Ellen Battersby, freshman, said.

She added, '' I thought it was a great experience and I had a lot of fun."

Senior, Kerry Gallagher, said, "I commend Stephanie Cole and the entire Hand Across Cabrini staff for· their hard work and dedication to putting this event together."

According to junior Meg Hagan, she has already planned to visit the boy she "adopted" for the day.

"I don't live too far from Don Guanella, so I'm going to visit Joseph when I have a chance,'' Hagan said.

"He made me step back a take a look at some of the aspects in my life that I generally take for granted," she added.

With the positive response from those who participated, there are hopes that Hands Across Cabrini will become a tradition in the years to come.

Joel Zazyczny, president of SGA, said, ''I think the day went ery well and that it could be the beginning of a tradition. I would only hope that more of the Cabrini community would participate.''

"If it wasn't for SGA," Cole said, "the officers and those who helped plan the day, as well as, all of those who made donations and came out to participate, the day would not have been possible."

According to Michelle Holmes, junior, it was a good time had by all.

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4 ·Movie review

A flickwith substance

by Jenni Obrecht Tired of the same old typical Hollywood teen movies? If so, then "Say Anything," Cameron Crowe's unlikely love story, delivers that desperately needed change of pace.

"Say Anything" has gotten rave reviews from the critics, and it's easy to see why. This movie has substance. It's about people with real emotions. Critic Michael Medved of "Sneak Previews" calls it "Irresistible, a gem! One of the most sensitive movies about teen love I have ever seen.''

"Say Anything" is the story of Lloyd Dobler, played by John Cusack, a young non-conformist whose only goal in life is to be a kickboxer, that is until he meets the girlofhisdreams, DianeCourt. However, there's more to the story than boy meets girl, boy falls in love with girl.

Diane, played by Ione Skye, is a beautiful, gifted scholar who has received a fellowship to study in England. Out of Llyod's league? Everyone seems to think so, but Diane recognizes Llyod's special gift of viewing almost everything in the most optimistic way.

She has always shared an extremely close relationship with her father, but things start to change as he is investigated for tax evasion. As she begins questioning her relationship with her father, she grows closer to the ever-supportive Lloyd. While discovering her love for Lloyd, she painfully comes to learn that things are not always the way they seem and people are not always what she thinks they are.

If I had to choose only one aspectof

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this movie that I liked it would have to be the development of the central characters. Both Lloyd and Diane, recent high school graduates, are forced to grow up and make some difficult choices throughout the course of the movie.

But, there is so much more to this movie that made it enjoyable.

The relationship Lloyd shares with Corey Flood, one of his best friends, also conveys the emotions that often lie so close to the surface in teenage love. She offers him the best advice she can give him when she tells him that there are lots of guys in this world, but he has to be a man when it comes to Diane.

There are some scenes, like when Lloyd describes his plans for the future, that are so funny that they would lose their meaning if I tried to write them down. The scene with the Gas 'N Sip boys who do not go out with girls "by choice" also is quite funny.

But, when it comes to emotions, the most heartbreaking scene is when Diane breaks up with Lloyd and gives him a pen so he can write to her in England. Lloyd tells his sister that he gave her his heart and she gave him a pen. You just can't help your heart going out to him at this point.

Another highlight of '' Say Anything'' is its casting. Twenty-two-year old John Cusack is simply wonderful as the freespirited Lloyd. Cusack, who made his film debut at the age of 16, has appeared in 12 features.

Cusack is not your typical dashing leading man. He almost comes across as the underdog, which makes you want everything to work for him even more.

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The summer job hunt

by Leonora Veterano . The end of the school year approaches, and the trees begin to bloom their new leaves, and students finally begin to feel the pressures of school work come to an end. At last, you can finally pt.ityour feet up and gaze into the sunshine.

Thoughts of summer prance in your head, and a smile crosses your face, as the hardest decision you have to make is which suntan oil you will be bringing to the beach.

But, wait! What is that strange thought sneaking into your head? No, it's definitely not Coppertone! It's a Help Wanted sign-no experience or training required. It's time to go out and get a summer job.

For those ofus who are not yet seniors, the pressure is not as intense, but none the less, the heat is on!

Looking for a job can become a tedious affair. According to sophomores Jackie Fife and Maureen Herman, keeping a job is not as hard as getting the job itself.

The two sophomores had decided they needed money desperately, and so the two set outto accomplish this feat by applying to a stationary store in Wayne.

"I thought something was suspicious when the man doing the interview decided to interview us at the same time," said Herman. ''To top that off, the man was old and wanted to do the interview in the back room of the store."

So the two friends decided do the interview, but Herman still felt there was a problem when the man shook her hand.

According to Herman, "When the man went to shake my hand, I felt there was a sexual connotation to the way he held it,'' said Hermitan.

' 'As of this summer, I will be going back to my old job down the shore as a manager of candy store," said Fife.

For junior Debbie Malveaux, looking for a job is a tedious affair. ''My problem is that I want a job this summer at home but because I am s_tillin school, I don't really have the time to go home and look for one.''

But for some students interviews are not always what they seem.

"I remember when I was applying for a job at Veterans Stadium in South Philadelphia," said junior Antonio McAllister.

As the story progresses, McAllister recalls how the interviewer asked him ifhe knew anything about being a cashier. ''I lied and told him yes, whichmade the rest of the interview confusing because I could not answer any of the questions he asked relating to being a cashier," said McAllister.

But the funny thing is that McAllister ended up getting the job. ''The guy must have thought that I was so nervous that I was too nervous to give the proper answers," said McAllister.

Senior Sandy Bradley is still looking for a job, but finds hardships in this department.

"Right now, "'the job search is a pain because I haven't received my teaching certificate yet, but I still send out my resumes,'' said Bradley.

"It just seems like a waste of time because you cannot geta job teaching in the public school system without the certificate.''

One student says that he received a job just because of the way he looked and dressed. ''The lady who interviewed hired me on the spot because I looked and dressed preppy," said junior, E.J. Hartman. "Call the interview discriminating, but it was totally cool."

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Part three of a series:the Italian-Americanheritage

by Lee Mirenda For my 21st birthday, I received a very special gift from my parents. They gave me a picture frame and some special photographs. In a way, they gave me my heritage.

The ·first photo is a wedding picture of my maternal grandparents (Nonna and Nonno), the secqnd is a wedding picture of my paternal grandparents (Grandmom and Grandpop ), third is a photo of my parents' wedding (Mom and Dad).

The last picture is of my godparents (Zia and Uncle Mickey) holding me (Rosalie Ann) at my christening. My mom left• one blank space on the collage. Ma told me that space is left for my wedding picture.

To see where I came from and how far my family has evolved in one setting was very touching to me. This made me appreciate my Italian heritage and my family even more.

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Ahh! The family! Better yet, the Italian family! Even better MY Italian family. An institution where life revolves around the kitchen table. No, we are not always eating, but dinner is not a 15 minute event where the main purpose is

food.

At my house the food is secondary, meals are a time when we catch up, when plans are discussed and life is joked about.

Oh, we eat too.

Dinner isn't just made, dinner is created. Holiday and birthday meals are incredible. My mom makes so much

In thinking about my heritage, I do regret that the Italian language is not an integral part of our lives anymore.

I am made up of Italian ancestry, I only wish I had the language as well.

food! Every major meal has some type of pasta - either soup, orspaghetti ormacaroni. And bread! Ummmm! fresh South Philly Italian bread. Delicious! Oh and don't forget the cheese and fresh fruit.

Believe it or not, there is so much more to the Italian culture than food. Italians are touching people. I mean that in the literal sense. We touch. When·I talk to people, I have my hand on their arm or on their shoulder. When I greet a friend or family member, it's second nature for me to give a hug and a kiss.

The Italian family is so close, that if we see a relative we haven't seen in years, wetalktoeachotherasifwe saw each other yesterday.

Being open and receptive does not only apply to family and friends. Anyone is welcome in an Italian home. Right away the visitor is offered a drink or something to eat.

Talking is also a favorite pastime ofltalians. Oh how we love the telephone! And it takes forever to say good-bye.

Countless times I have seen my mother saying good-bye to someone and then actually leaving 20 minutes later.

The immediate family members are very close. My mom and my aunt talk to each other without fail everyday since the

beginning of time. That tradition was passed on to me. Since I've been living at school, I call home almost everyday.

The conversations aren't long, just five or 10 minutes where we tell each other about our day and find out what's going on.

Talking is not only communicated through the mouth, but through the hands as well. Ifl had to talk without using my hands, I might as well not say anything at all. I feel as if I can't get my point across unless I use my hands.

By the way,notallltaliansusetheword "Yo!" in every other sentence.

The absolute best is the role of the Italian mother. She's really the boss. I don't care what any Italian father says.

There's no way the husband can do anything without the wife's say in the matter. Dad might be the muscle, but Mom is definitely the brains.

The role of the Italian mother is to keep the family together and organized. At my birthday party, when it was time to cut the cake, each mother called the names of each member of her family to come to the table. At the same time lheardmymomcalling, "Tony! Anthony! John!" Andmy aunt yelling, ''Vince! Vinnie!'' And my cousin calling her husband and kids: "Harry! Derek! Michael! Mark!" It's great!

Being the youngest and the only..d.lughter, I have no problem admitting that I am daddy's little girl. However, I sometimes have a problem with my two older brothers being so protective. Over-protective is an understatement.

Sometimes, I felt like I had four parents. Believe me, two is quite enough! But I wouldn't trade them for the world.

In thinking about my heritage, I do regret that the Italian language is not an integral part of our lives anymore. I am made up ofltalian ancestry, I only wish I had the language as well.

I am so proud of my background. My family is my support network. I don't think we would be so close if it weren't for our upbringing being so influenced by our Italian heritage.

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Studentsconcernedover divorcestatistics

by Karen Shank ''And I suppose you want a dishwasher too!" Mike Sclafani, boyfriend of Trish Renz, sophomore, said. '' A Jiishwasher is a given. Everyone has a dishwasher, and so is a garbage compactor," Renz said.

The couple has been together for seven months, and their conversation about their future dream house makes it clear to any listener that, as far as they are concerned, it's forever.

According to an article in the March 13 issue of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the divorce rate rose from the mid- I 960s through 1980 and after leveling off, has even begun to decline a bit.

This may be encouraging to many of us, but it is believed by many experts that about two-thirds of all first marriages end in divorce or separation, and the recent decline in the divorce rate may be misleading.

Whether or not the statistics are improving, they are still pretty high, and make it seem as though the odds are against the lovesick.

Are college students attitudes and outlooks affected by statistics such as these?

"I don't think these statistics would changemyattitude atall," Renz said. "I believe once you get married, it should last forever, and when I get married, I plan on it being forever."

"That's them, not me," Colin Coakley, junior who is currently in\...

volved in a relationship with Katie Mullen, sophomore, said. 'Tm not going to live my life by statistics."

Dr. Katherine Preston, counseling center director, does not believe that these statistics influence the attitudes of today's young people. She feels t:iat a person's attitude about marriage will be affected if they have experienced divorce within their own family.

"It depends on how it is handled in the family," Preston said. "The central issue is the degree to which, and how deeply you are touched by it in your life, rather than statistically."

Dana Lepis, sophomore, was one such individual who was touched by divorce when her parents split up after 11 years of marriage. Lepis was three.

"In high school, I think I was bitter towards marriage, but now my feelings are different," Lepis said. "I want to have a family, and a lot of children."

In her case, the statistics have also called for some concern. ''They do scare me a lot. I would not want to go through a divorce. I still am hopeful about marriage, though, and I think it should be forever. But then again, if it's not a good marriage, there is no reason to be unhappy and stay in it.''

Sophomore Tim Janusz's parents were also divorced when he was very young.

"I don't really believe in marriage so much because people's attitudes towards marriage are so lax," Janusz said. "It's so easy to get married and divorced.''

Edd McNamee, sophomore, shares this

view. "When I consider how many people my own age are falling in love and getting engaged, I look at marriage with a great deal of skepticism. I begin to question exactly what moral values our society has.''

Janusz does believe that if he ever were to marry, he would definitely want to live with the person beforehand. He feels that you really can't know if you are ready to marry a person unless you are sure you can live with them first.

Age is an important factor in determining how successful a marriage will be. It is believed that women who marry as teenagers are twice as likely to face divorce, according to the Inquirer. Many students also feel age for them is an important factor.

"I would like to marry when I'm about 24 or 25,'' Sharon Kourt, sophomore, said. '' I want to have four children, and to space them about two years apart, so I think I'll still be young enough to relate to them if I have them at that age.''

Renz said, "I want to start my life and have children in my early twenties. I want to grow with my kids, not be too old to do things with them."

Caroline Harvey, senior, feels she will wait till later in life to marry because she admits the statistics do worry her, and she is fearful of a commitment because so many people do not stay together.

"Even though I do want to be financially secure so the marriage will be stable in tha way, I also do plan to marry solely for love,'' Harvey said.

Though the general consensus did show love as the most important component of a

successful marriage, students also feel other qualities have to be considered. ''Communication is very important,'' Colleen Paul, sophomore, said. "You have to also share common goals and common social interests.' ' "Love is a key factor, but you also have to have a friendship,'' said Lepis.

"You need patience and determination," Chris Renzulli, sophomore said.

"I saw Tom Hanks on a Barbara Walters special, and, for me, what he said was exactly what i~ true. He said, 'If she doesn't make you laugh, then you're wasting your time.' I caught on to that really quickly. I like to laugh." '' Love is the main ingredient, but communication is also very important,'' Coakley said.

"Thank God I've gotten one thing through your head in the past year!"

Coakley's girlfriend, who had been listening in on the conversation said.

"If you really have love,.other things will fall into place,'' Kourt said. ''Things that may seem like big sacrifices to outsiders looking in do not seem like anything big to you. You love that person, so you really don't mind." ''Is love enough?'' Mike Becker, junior, said. "What else is there?" Some of us are just romantics at heart.

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ized abortion. for an abortion. "That's when my According to the May 1 issue of friend stepped in and talked to my Services that prohibits the Newsweek, President Bush and mom.''

Although she left home for a availability of public funds and other officials have proposed a solution to the abortion debates. few months because it was hard for buildings for counseling and for Since adoption agencies report . her to live with her mother during performing abortions. The law also that there are more couples that time, she said that this drew places obstacles on abortions after waiting to adopt than available them closer together. "My mom the twentienth week of pregnancy. babies, Bush wants the l.6million was in the delivery room. She In early April, some 300,000 pregnancies that end in abortion to stuck by me during the whole supporters of abortion rights give their babies up for adoption. thing.'' marched in Washington, D.C. to Therefore, unwanted babies can After the birth of her son, it was state that they wanted abortion be given to infertile couples. her decision not to see him. "I laws left as they are. They were According to Susan Meeker, could hold him and see him, but I also concerned that the nation had educator and trainer for Planned chose not to because I thought I'd just elected another president who Parenthood, adoption is not very get too close.''

She explained sidedwiththe anti-abortionists how emotionally depressed she "I figured I was so young. I thought about my was in the hospital. ''They brought him in during the middle of the future and figured I'd go on with my life and night. I said, 'Get him out of here.

I'm not supposed to see him."' let him go on with his."

The decision was hard for her to - a college sophomore make, but abortion was not appealing to her. ''I don't think abortion popular nor is it a salient alternaAmongst the crowd was Nonna should be illegal, but I am an antiMccorvey, "Roe", in the case of tive to abortion. "Only one percent abortionist.''

Roe v. Wade. Mccorvey, who did of all pregnant women will choose While pregnant she tried adopnot want to be pregnant, was adoption,'' Meekersaid. tion agencies, but she wasn't satisA college sophomore gave her fied. During her eighth month, she unable to receive a legal abortion in Texas and had to give her baby up baby up for adoption during her decided to give the baby to a friend for adoption as an alternative. senior year of high school. of her aunt's, but that fell through.

"I figured I was so young. I Then she found a couple who There were supporters with coat hangers to remember the days when thought about my future and fig- adopted her child. ured I'd go on with my life and let abortion was illegal.

"I think about it Anti-abortionists also attended. him go on with his." When she occasionally ... what he's doing, Some were dressed as babies. told her boyfriend about her pregwhat age he is." After it happened, They set up 4,400 crosses and Stars nancy, he told her not to have it. she kept a diary to keep her feelings of David in the "Cemetery of the ''He was going to leave money for down on paper if she couldn't tell Innocents'' which symbolized the me and a friend was going to take anyone. me.'' It took her a month before she number of average daily abortions "Now, it's no big deal. I don't since the Supreme Court legalattempted to make an appointment think I will ever want to see him

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Today, she is not on birth control and is sexually active and if she had to make the decision again, she would have it "It'shardtokill that person inside of you.''

Maxine Chalker, executive director, Adoption Agency, said that 30 percent of her clients are college students. She said that no one wants to give their baby away.

"Financially, they are not ready, they may not be mature enough and can't handle motherhood. A lot of them choose not to have an abortion because they know that there are many couples that would love to have a baby,'' Chalker said.

According to Chalker, the Adoption Agency has support groups for women to talk about their feelings and problems. After seven months, they select the family that will adopt their baby.

After the baby is born, the agency suggests that the mother sees her baby. "We leave it up to the woman,

but we feel it's better to see the baby and say goodbye. It's important for her to go through the grieving. It's hard to lose a child for any reason," Chalker said.

According to Laure Covert, assistant director, Amnion Crisis Pregnancy Center, their organization has a counseling program for woman suffering from post abortion grief or stress.

"We do this because we saw the need. Abortion is not a positive solution. It doesn't help women to have healthy, positive futures," Covert said.

Covert said that their counseling is geared to problem solve, not to support abortions. ''If someone says I'm set on having an abortion, our services are finished with them," she said.

Covert found that breaking the news to parents and then handling their parents reaction is the prime reason college students have abortions.

The ·rise and fall of GPAs

by Nick Ostrowski Grade point averages are what a student's efforts are solely concentrated upon. If anything can make or break a college student, it is the 'oh so important' GPA. What else could make a person shake and quiver like that little envelope they receive in the mail a month after the end of the semester?

So if those grades are so vital, why do some students' grades go on the downslide come the second semester? It seems to be a plague every student has experienced at one time or another during their school years.

Professor Ed Christ thinks the grade fluctuation depends upon what grade they happen to be in at the time.

Christ said, "Their freshman year, they start off the fall pretty well, but once they get into the swing of things, they slack off. I have a general impression that students start well and fall off. I think it is more a question of what happens over the course of four years.''

Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Mary Anne · Biller, thinks students tend to improve their scores as the college year moves on.

Biller said, "I think there is more fluctuation in the lower two years, particularly freshman year. Students in academic trouble know they have to improve or they're out."

Cabrini has its own way of dealing with students who have a GP A which is below par. A freshman whose quality point average is below 1.6 is not allowed to continue the college program. The mandatory sophomore QP A is I. 7 5 and 1.85 for juniors.

According to Biller, · most people improve because they realize the consequences if they don't get their grades up. She also said a reason grades fluctuate for

some students is because outside conditions affect the way a person performs. A sour love life or numerous problems in general can put somebody's grades on the skid.

Biller's general view is that students tend to do better the second semester but said, "You 'II have individuals who fall. I remember a current junior who was in academic trouble his freshman year.

He improved and wanted to take an overload last semester. He ended up with a 3.3 GPA. Christ's advice to a student who is having trouble in one area of study is to go to that teacher and find out what they want. He also said problems in more that one subject could be a reflection of a personal problem.

Junior Mike Feeley is one student who hasn't had any trouble keeping his second semester grades up to par. "My grades have become slightly better in the second semester each year I've been here."

Junior Jim Bligh said he thinks people have trouble keeping their grades up to the same level as the first semester because "In the summer, you have time to focus on your goals. It seems easier to start off well. People run out of gas midway through the second semester.''

Feeley and Bligh seem to cover both ends of the spectrum. The largest gap between Feeley's grades from one semester to another was for the better when he went from a 3.48 to a 3.67 his sophomore year.

"I'm usually very consistent", Feeley said.

However, on the other hand, Bligh fell from a 3.33 to a 2.9 last year.

"It just seems like you can't help but do worse the semester", Bligh said.

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Cavs fall to Wesley in bad weather conditions Scoreboard

by Susan Holefelder On April 22, the men's tennis team was defeated by Wesley College at the tennis courts of home-away-from-home, Malvern Prep. Wesley College placed second behind Salisbury State in the ESAC championships.

Coach Reggie Day said the weather conditions worked to the teams advantage. The day was a very cold and windy day and the men had to get used to the wind in order to play up to their potential.

Wesley College also had to get use to the windy weather.

However, the wind didn't stop Wesley from walking away with the win.

In the singles, the number one seed was Leo Eschbach (C) vs. Brian Thomas (W).

Eschbach lost 6-2,6-2. In the number two seed was Jan Torres (C) vs. Marshall Crane (W). Torres lost 7-5,6-2.

Mike Reidy (C) played Ken Klein (W) in thenumberthreeseedand Reidy lost 7-5,62. In the number four seed was Gary Burnett (C) vs. Alain Meriey (W). Burnett lost 6-1, 6-1.

Bob Bonner (C) played Chris Nace (W) in the number five seed and Bonner lost 6-2, 62. In the finally set was Dave Butera (C) and Chris Richardson (W). Butera lost 6-4, 6-4.

Although Cabrini lost every singles match, Day said, ''The team played some very good matches. There were some good, close matches.''

Cabrini's men still had a chance to bring home a win in the doubles, however, they did not.

Jan Torres and Leo Eschbach from Cabrini played in the number one seed against Brian Thomas and Chris Nace from Wesley. Day said, "Torres and Eschbach played fairly well."

Unfortunately, it wasn't well enough to win. They lost 6-3, 7-6.

In the number two seed, Mike Reidy and

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In the number three seed and the final match of the day, Bob Bonner and Gary Burnett from Cabrini lost to Ken Klein and Chris Richardson from Wesley 6-1, 7-5.

"They played a real close second set and they got their acttogether. The set wasn't as bad as it looks."

Cabrini now stands in the season at 6-4.

"We are two matches ahead of where I

wanted to be. I want the guys to feel better about themselves and know that there is more to being a winner than just coming out ahead,'' Day said.

Day also added, "We are doing a whole lot better this year than we did in the past."

He said he wants to make sure "we improve as a team in tenns of skilJ and ability.''

Finally, Day cited his philosophy on tennis. ''Tennis is a game of the mind and the feet and it meets in the middle at the racket."

Golf from 8 Brian Kilroy has a chance for the individua1 title.

Overall, Dzik said that Wes1ey is the favorite to win.

"We (Cabrini) would like to sneak in second ahead of Allentown, but realistically we will probably take a third place finish."

Kilroy said, '' Realistically we don't Have

Softball from 8 "It is just too much. We are going to have four games in a row this weekend, and we haven't won since we p,layed Eastern on Wednesday," Maureen Clark said.

Assistant Coach Mark Gudas said that the weather definitely hurt the team's practicing and playing.

"The weather made it difficult for us to practice because we had to go inside and use the gym facilities. It is hard to accomplish goals when playing inside and not on the field. the player's minds tend to wander and they don't give 110 percent."

Some of the players agree with V asiliades in that the team is lacking a positive attitude.

Gudas said, ''There are only three teams in the Eastern States Athletic Conference (ESAC). They are Cabrini, Marywood and Eastern. Considering the majority of games played that only counted in the overall standings, the team didn't get psyched enough."

Michelle Ballinghoff, sophomore centerfielder, said, "The player's attitudes have to change to become more positive.''

Rose Poljevka added that the team had to play more as a team, to gain confidence and a winning attitude.

Despite the weather and the basically young team, Vasiliades hopes that the season will tum out well.

"I am looking for the girls to gain experience and have playing time."

Gudas was positive that the team would learn from this season and improve.

"With five games remaining, hopefully, the pitching and team unity will come together."

areal shot at first, because it'sonlyourthird year as a team. Wesley is tough, but if we compete pretty well, we should be able to nail down second.''

Wescott wants, "To see if we can win.

Allentown and Wesley will be tough to beat.

If everyone plays what they're capable of, we have a strong chance to beat them though.''

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Dzik added that Cabrini can not even be compared to the sports program at big institutions because at those schools, the players do seem to be used for the benefit of the school. '' At big schools, athletes are there for athletics first and an education second, whereas at Cabrini, the reverse is true," Dzik said. ''The black football and basketball players on predominately white campuses said they found it more difficult to talk about their personal problems with the coaching staff and amoung their teammates than did black players at predominately black colleges," from "The New York Times."

Part of the difference between Division I and Division III schools is just that.

"I try to take the time to be there for the players, black or white, to listen to them and to help them,'' Dzik said.

As far as admissions, Cabrini does not give any athlete special treatment. According to Dorothea Moore, admissions office worker, all students must meet standard requirements, although there are rare cases when an athlete may be admitted from special negotiations with a certain coach.

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Golf Team takes a victoryover Wesley Kilroy felt that Ed Avena, sophomore, Steve Wescott, freshman, and Lou Di Polito and Scot! Le Compte, both seniors, lead the team on the L7th.

On April 24, Cabrini will play in the ESAC match against Allentown, Spring Garden, Wesley from Delaware, and Shenandoah from Virginia.

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Blackathletes:isolatedor not?

by Johanna Church "Many black athletes feel they are perceived as necessary, but JlOt entirely welcome components of campus life whose primary value to their university is generating income and prestige for the football and basketball programs."

This is part of the report commissioned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association that focused on Division I schools.

At Cabrini, there are 18 black students, which is four percent of the student body, eight of whom are athletes.

Although there has been racial tension in the past at Cabrini, the majority of black athletes do not find themselves feeling isolated, but those who do are not disturbed by their isolation.

Basketball player Marko Gittens realizes that things are not perfect between blacks and whites on cam-

pus, but it does not bother him.

"I feel isolated socially some-• times, but it doesn't really concern me," Gittens said, "It's a situation where everybody knows you, but then they don't really know you.

'Td rather not have people be my best friend, and then not mean it. I am at ease with myself, and I am very comfortable with the way things are."

Gittens knows that there are some athletes out there who are not going to like all the other athletes, white or black, but he will not let those people bother him.

••I'm not going to let them get in the way of what I am here to do, which is get an education, graduate and move on to the real world."

Gittens said.

Brian Butler is very happy and comfortable with the way things are going for him, however he does miss the way the team used to be.

• 'The team used to be more

socially together, but now, although we all get along, we just seem to separate ourselves, and I don't know why," Butler said.

He explained how ,not because of color, but just due to who is friends with whom, the blacks seem to be on one bus while riding to basketball games and whites are on the other bus.

Butler also explained although all blacks and whites are friends on the team, it appears that there is racial isolation going on.

Rocco Sansone feels that there is not really any tension or isolation, but if there was, he believes it would be acombinationofboth blacks and whites feeling it and causing it.

"I don't feel there is problem as far as I'm concerned," Sansone said. "I never had a problem with black people."

As far as relations between black and white people, Sansone feels

that more could be done on campus to bring the two groups closer.

"Why is there a Black Student Alliance? Why should there be a White Student Alliance and why notaPurpleStudent Alliance? We are all Cabrini students, there should be a Cabrini Student Alliance," Sansone said.

Jeff Hines does not really see any problems amoung the black and white athletes.

"As athletes we work together cohesively as a team," Hines said.

• 'Who says you are going to always like everybody. In class you are not going to love everyone you see. You may be able to work with them in class, but that doesn't mean you are always going to love them."

Hines belives that jealousy does exist on the court, but it is not a racial jealousy, it is the usual jealousy over playing time on the court.

Basketball player Jeff Barnes has

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by Felicia Falcone The women's softball team played Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science on Thursday, April 20. The game was a shut out with Pharmacy winning by nine. Cabrini had two hits, both from Annette Simone, catcher, but it wasn't enough to bring Cabrini out of their slump.

The team has suffered mainly because the majority of their season was rained out, as was their practice time. According to Coach Sam Vasiliades, the weather is not the only thing affecting the team. ''There is a certain amount of pressure involved. The team is playing to represent their school. This is a varsity sport, not an intramural one."

Vasil iades also added that Pharmacy has a strong team. ''The difference between Pharmacy and Cabrini was that they were a more mature team. They play as a team."

Kristie Vilotti, sophomore,was positive about the team's strengths during the game.

"We played an overall good game, but we had one bad inning which cost us the game,'' Vilotti said.

The team consists of 10 freshmen, who according to Vasiliades, have done an outstanding job. The only thing that he feels is wrong is that the team itself is lacking in playing experience.

"The teams that we have played against have played together for a couple of years.

They are well-coached and stronger because they have pitching,. which we lack,'' Vasiliades said.

The team has a 20-game schedule, which has to be played within two weeks. This is taking it's toll on the players.

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Cabrini's men's golf team played against Pharmacy at home on April 17.

Cabrini beat Pharmacy with a score of 440, as compared to Pharmacy's score of 484. The score is determined by the top fi've players' scores from each team.

According to John Dzik, athletic director and coach for themen'sgolfteam,Pharmacy was the weakest team Cabrini has played all season.

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no problem whatsoever with anyone on his team, black or white. ''They are all my friends, and I get along with all of them,'' Barnes said, "The basketball team always got along great."

John Dzik, basketball coach and athletic director, feels there is no problem racially amoung the teammates.

"There is no more racial tension on the team than there is in the general population,'' Dzik said.

"In the athletic realm, the associations between black and white are better due to the fact that they have to work together to get what they are there to accomplish," he said.

The New York Times article gives statistics about how the athletes at Division I schools wish to obtain a degree, and how 39 percent of those athletes have averages of l.99 and below.

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macy," Dzik said, "Four hundred-forty is not too bad of a score because we played a consistent game."

Dzik said that Brian Kilroy, junior and captain of the team, lead Cabrini in the game against Pharmacy.

"Brian lead the team because he is by far our best golfer," Dzik said.

Steve Wescott is a freshman and has been playing golf for seven years. This is his first year on Cabrini's team.

Wescott felt that on the 17th, it was "the type of day where everybody played what

they were capable of. Pharmacy is not strong, and we anticipated beating them."

Wescott voiced similar feelings that Kilroy lead the team on the 17th. • 'If he (Kilroy) has a strong match, he carries the rest of the team. He is our leader.''

Kilroy felt that they played pretty well as a team against Pharmacy.

"It was one of the better matches we played all year,'' Kilroy said.

According to Kilroy, the team this year is a "young team, but a good one."

In the past two weeks a lot of controversy has arisen over black athletes.

The New York Times and the Higher Educational newspapers reported a story on the findings of the NCAA comprehensive study on isolation of black athletes. Also on Tuesday night at 11:30 p.m. on KYW-TVChannel 3, Tom Brokaw held a panel discussion on black athletes called "Black Athletes, Fact or Fiction.''

NCAA and other doctors of various fields are trying to figure out what causes the problem of isolation and what makes the black athlete dominant most sports.

The panel discussion including sociologists, a coach, and anthropologists discussed the issue of whether the blacks are only superior in sports because of their socialization or is it that black athletes are superior because of their chemical balance and the structure of their muscles.

Dr. Rachard, an anthropologist, from Brussels,Belgium, believes that blacks are superior in sports only because of a biological difference. Blacks have faster twitch muscles than whites enabling them to run faster and jump higher.

On the other hand, Dr. Harry Edwards, a sociologist, believes that the superiority is culturally acquired due to the socialization of people in society. He believes that in the United States blacks are not only superior to whites but also to other blacks in the world. He said,"It's not just a biological difference in the mucles that can make someone get more rebounds than another, it's the factthatto be good one has to be a student of the game. One More of Paula's column on 7