Oct. 27, 1989 Issue 6 Loquitur

friday, oct. 27, 1989

cabrini college, radnor, pa 19087

vol. xxxvi,no.6

Campus concernsexpressedat forum

by Barbara Wilson

As a relatively small group of students--less than 50--gathered into Xavier's Great Room for Sister Eileen Currie M.S.C.' s open forum, a quiet tension filled the air.

This being the first general forum since last February many students felt the need to express their concerns on administrative apathy while Cabrini's president expressed concerns of student apathy. Currie hosted the forum to hear student's questions and concerns. The dialogue which took place for two hours, raised key questions that included: -Concerns of campus wide overcrowding -Insufficient communication among Cabrini's facuJty, staff and students •Accusations by students, that Sister Eileen is not as visible as she should be.

•Student apathy in relation to campus activities and it's environment.

Unsure as to where to begin Currie opened the forum with information on Cabrini's master plan. •~Toe master plan includes every facet of the college community," Currie said. She went on to explain that the master plan forces the administration to look closely at what they are doing and how well Cabrini stacks up in every aspect of campus life.

Un~er the master plan Currie

covered student concerns of overcrowding on campus. The student's main considerations were with overcrowding in the dormitories, classrooms and parking lots. "The admissions office knows about the overcrowding problem, yet they keep allowing people in," Paula Phillips, senior said. However, Currie stated that this year admissions placed a cap on enrollment earlier then ever before.

Then why is Cabrini faced with overcrowdingin the dorms?

According to Currie, the college has submitted plans for a new dorm which where rejected due to township zoning laws. Currie dismissed any hope that the student's might have had, in seeing ---• a new dorm in the near future by pointing out other elements to consider. Some of these considerations included security, fire codes, aesthetics and funding, all of which play a role in the delays in solving the overcrowding dilemma.

Insufficient communication Sr. Eileen Currie responds to questions from students as sophomore , Mary Shimkus thinks among faculty, staff and students about her answer. (Photo by Kristin Kroll) also took a major precedent in the forums dialogue. campus.

"It seems that the resident life and that is how Cabrini What can be done to solve the A few examples of how the communication between each de- got so many extra people.'· communication gap? According students see Cabrini's break partment is lacking, how can the "There's always a better way to to Currie. the Campus Life Comdown of communication include athletic department not be consulted communicate, there are times when mission is in its formative stages the miss communication between about the new athletic field?" Phil- we manage to leave somebody and is going to study the campus the main departments such as lips said. out,'' Currie said. However, in the environmentand will possibly solve resident life, student services, Phillips also stated what many case of the att-Jetic field, "the some of the conflicts that have come admissions, the presidents of- students manage to echo, "Admisathletic department was informed, up. more Forum on 9 fice and other offices around sions didn't have communication with there was just a misunderstanding.•'

Problemswith staff inconveniencestudents

by Felicia Falcone

Paper plates, plastic utensils and styrofoam cups replaced the usual china and glassware last Friday at all three meals.

On Saturday morning, the paperware, plastic and styrofoam remained, along with the absence of the deli bar.

Students wondered why there was such a sudden change.

According to Marian Linke, assistant director of Seiler' s, the paperware was used because out of the five dishwashers, only one showed up.

The dishwashers were supposed to be in at 9:30 on Friday. At that time, no one had arrived. At a quarter to ten, Bill Haile, director of Seiler' s, cal1ed their homes, and got no answer. Linke got hold of two of the dishwashers at home in the evening. They assured her that they would be at work the following morning (Saturday). "They didn't show up," said Linke.

The people who did show up for work on Friday and Saturday were overworked, handling double shifts.

Linke also stated that one of the cooks is very ill, and

needs a replacement, which Seiler's is looking into. There was one cook, line server and dishwasher working on Saturday.

"Saturday's brunch was terrible, but by dinner, we returned to normal standards,'' said Linke.

According to Linke, disciplinary action would be taken against those who didn't show up for work.

"We are understanding if our workers come to us with a reason," said Linke.

The attitudes of the workers who did come to work on both days, some on their day off, were basically negative toward their co-workers.

"We need them here, but I am dedicated to my job. I don't like to work with people who don't give a damn. It is unfair to those who are dedicated,'' said Cora Porter, line server and coordinator of the salad and deli bars.

Paul Andersen, dishwasher, said, ''It is on them if they lose their jobs. They know right from wrong. I'm here when I have to be, I deserve my two days off. If they need my help, I will come in.•'

Wendy Packard, cook, said,"We tried to do the best we could with the little help we had."

Linke also expressed her concern for the students, as well as Seiler's reputation, by saying that when the workers neglect their duties in the cafeteria, the students are the ones that suffer. It also makes Seiler's look inadequate.

"Ninety-nine percent of the students are understanding," Linke said.

Some of the students were concerned about the paper, plastic and styrofoam. Dan Francis, sophomore, said," I didn't like the plastic utensils. You couldn't cut anything with the knives. I thought that the silverware was being saved for a special brunch the following morning. On Saturday, brunch was disappointing. They had a very skimpy selection. There was no fruit or deli bar.''

Others were unaffected by the change. "I felt like I was on a picnic," said Scott Miller, freshman.

"Having plastic utensils didn't bother me. At least they were clean and DRY," said Meghan Kane, senior.

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ore questions t answers at forum Sunday night's heated open forum, held by Sister Eileen, meant to be an informal gathering with the exchange of opinions and suggestions, was much more than that.

Some say that the forum was nothing but a "gripe session."

In other words, the discussion of important issues such as overcrowding on campus, lack of communication between department heads, and the nonvisibility of our college president, to name a few, is considered griping?

If these topics weren't discussed in this nature, whether it be considered griping, or not, there would have been no RESULTS. After a point was made at the forum, that none of the houses had shades, they were put up the VERY NEXT DAY. Another point was made that Counsel Hall did not have a washing machine and dryer. Maintainance was there also the VERY NEXT DAY, beginning the installation.

Thank you, Sister Eileen, for making these provisions. However, they do not stop here. Yes, now that the shades are out of hiding, and Counsel has their washer and dryer, other things can be attended to. PROMPTLY. These solutions to the problems are only a stepping stone to ALL of the other things on campus which require attention and ACTION. We DEMAND specific ANSWERS to our questions. We want our suggestions taken SERIOUSLY. Those who did attend the forum (a frightfully low number) hopefully understand better that Sister Eileen is not responsible for handling all of the problems that plague the campus.

However, there must be better communication between department heads and Sister Eileen.

As President, she IS responsible for motivating those people, to get their jobs done, efficiently and effectively, as well as reporting to her with any problems.

It should be the responsibility of the department heads to do this, not only the students.

Finally, students expressed the need for Sister Eileen to be more visible on campus. In a school the size of this one, it is RIDICULOUS that more of the students don't know who she is!

Some suggestions the students made were to stop in Widener center and visit commuters, or share a meal in the cafe with residents. ANYTffiNG to show her involvement and commitment, as well as her position as matriarch of the college.

This open forum raised many important issues, some acted upon, others we hope will be acted upon in the near future.

One thing is for sure. An open forum SHOULD be a give and take discussion about OTHER important issues and not a '' gripe session.''

If and when student concerns are met, hopefully our next forum will be a more constructive one.

Living life under law For anyone who has considered living off campus, especially in Radnor township, there are a few stipulations that may change your mind about residing there.

Radnor township has created a zoning law which will affect the living arrangements of people residing in Radnor and the surrounding area, particularly area college students.

The law states that, in certain zones, no more than two unrelated persons can live together in a single dwelling unit.

A single dwelling unit is another word for a house located in a residential area.

This ordinance leaves many area college students at a loss, because so many of them seek off-campus housing.

For one thing, it is cheaper to reside in a house or an apartment and share living expenses with a few people, rather than residing on campus.

On the other hand, most property owners are hesitant to rent to college students. Students are unwelcome in residential neighborhoods because of their potential to vandalize and cause chaos.

This is one specific reason why this law was put into effect.

Radnor township has had complaints from residents, about the lack of consideration shown by college students, therefore forcing the township to maintain order in the community.

Is it fair to use a very small number of incidents to create a law which is confining to not only students, but other people?

Is it fair to classify a person as a ''student,'' and therefore deny them housing based on what other students have done?

For those people who made the laws, and are lumping every student together, don't you realize that not everyone is a potential hazard to a neighborhood?

There are responsible students out there. Students who can live in a residential, family area and not vandalize, or cause trouble.

Granted, a real estate agent interviewing a student, or students, for housing, can't really tell offhand who is a potential threat and who is not.

Although unlikely, perhaps a trial period could be instituted.

Maybe it would help in weeding certain people out.

This law has been in effect for a while. Other townships are instituting this law now. It has a definite effect on the student population, as more and more people are seeking off-campus housing.

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; facingchanges johanna church news editor I'm growing up.

Yes, I admit it. It was going to happen eventually, I suppose. So why not now?

When I think back to my' 'younger" days of high school, I can remember all the important issues I was taught: AIDS, Abortion, Nuclear Arms, Environmental Problems, just to name a few.

I can remember having all the information literally going in one ear and out the other.

Most of the time, those issues put me to sleep.

"Why should I care," I thought. "It doesn't concern me, all those problems and disasters never happen anywhere around here."

Could I possibly have been any more immature or naive?

As time went on, when the situation arose, I would recall the teaching drilled into me over 12 years' time and I would agree with or practice what I was taught.

But I didn't know why.

All of a sudden, I woke up.

Over this past summer, it was like the fog that surrounded my brain for years finally lifted and I could actually think on my own.

Who says abortion is wrong? Sister soand-so from whatever grade says so, that's who.

I finally figured out that I can come to my own conclusion about abortion or any other issue because I thought that way.

Whether I agree with sister so-and-so or not (which I do) I do so because I thought it out, rationed over each side and came upon my final decision.

To have this reality slap you in the face, finally at age 20, is scary and shocking.

When I sat behind the desk in my uniform gaping upon the sweet, old nun before me, I was POSITIVE that ''this is how it is and it will NEVER change.''

I guess I just dido 't understand the value or the power in an opinion.

But then again, are high school students allowed to have opinions?

So here I am. My best year in school in niy life so far.

I am awake, (in the sense that I am fogless). I am concerned and I am willing to fight for what I believe in and will do so.

Spending the summer preparing to be an editorforthispaperplayedamajorroleinmy feelings on certain issues.

Almost everyday I would go over important issues happening each day. As I did this more and more, I found myself getting angry.

It was an incredible feeling to pick up the newspaper and read about an issue and without being taught anythin~ by a nun or teacher, I had my own views on this.

When Exxon had their oil spill, when the students in Beijing were killed, when San Francisco had an earthquake, I knew about it and I was angry or upset by it.

Another issue in which I have often found myself emotionally caught in is that of the environment. When I think about how messed up this world is, it really stirrs things within me.

I think about what my life will be like 25 years from now, when a lot of the currently depleting resources are gone. Although technology is supposedly advancing, most of the advancements are at the cost of other resources.

I wony that I will not die of old age but of nuclear war, or drown in my home because of the depleting beaches or when the "Big One" does finally hit, will it take out North

America?

These are questions and issues that a "grown up" 20-year-old worries about.

Sick, isn't it?

When you are young, you honestly cannot wait to grow up because you are so sure that things will be better. Now I understand why grown-ups always tell children to enjoy their childhood and not try to grow up.

Growing up in itself is a nice experience, but it's discouraging when you get there and you begin to realize what you have to look forward to.

Now I know that I should care, because even if it doesn't happen around here, it still concerns me and even affects my life.

This realization of myself and my views was a major turning point in my life.

I always knew when I was little that I would "grow up, get married and have kids." I just didn't realize it would be so soon.

Not that I'm getting married next week or anything, it'sjustnot lOyearsaway(Ihope).

I ,must say that having a position on the editorial board ofLoquitur played a significant part in my fast-found maturity and views.

Many times I have found myself rattling off about a certain issue or happening and when I'm done, I have to stop and think "Wait a minute. Did that come out of my mouth? It couldn't have, it was too intelligent."

Not only have I been realizing how I feel about certain things, I have been learning more about myself in respectto my everyday actions and how I handle myself in certain situations.

In the past, I have been known to have been a "hot-head" and never any good in a crisis.

Examples of this would be my quicktemperedness, which many people have experienced often and my panic stricken self when my dog was on her death-bed.

Although I still may scream, yell and panic on my own time, I have developed a professional attitude. As my fellow editors know, I am handling difficult situations better everyday.

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Security: Aware of our safety?

To the Editor:

In regard to your editorial, '' Crime on Campus; You can't be too careful,'' I would first like to offer the three W oodcrest freshmen my sympathy, theirs was a horrible ordeal. Secondly, I would like to address the makers of Safety Policies and Procedures at Cabrini.

In tp.e section entitled, "How secure are the residence halls,'' it states, and I quote, ''The doors of student rooms are equipped with heavy duty dead bolt locks ..." In my four years on the campus at Cabrini, I have never encountered these locks on any resi-

dence doors. It is my guess that the locks reside in the same closet as the shades from the houses.

True, each door is able to be locked.

However, this is quickly foiled by a butter knife, or even a student LD. card, on too many doors.

I'm glad to see that security is making students aware of their safety. Now, if we, as students, could only make security aware of our safety.

Sincerely, Hillary A. Hoch

Security report does not receive an "A" To the Editor:

I am concerned about the contents of the security report published in last week's Loquitur.

The listentrystated: "10/l6-11:15p.m.Two black males looking into cars... " However, not one other entry labled or specifically described the skin color of any other individuals involved in an incident the security report listed.

If the objective of the security report is to specifically describe individuals involved in an incident, then label every person men-

tioned. If a detailed description is not a necessary part of the security report, then don't mention it at all.

Consistency is the key, especially in a publication of this nature. In order to create an environment free of prejudice and filled with respect, we must be aware of the' 'little things" we do. More often than not, it is the "little things" that can be the most hurtful.

Sincerely, Lee Mirenda senior

f riday, oct. 27, 1989

by Leonora Veterano

I've always considered myself an easygoing person by nature, apt to the changes one is forced to succumb to in everyday life. All this without too many complaints, but when my rights have been infringed upon, then I get irritated.

My rights as a cigarette smoker have been infringed upon. The right to be able to go to a cigarette machine on campus and purchase a pack of cigarettes has been taken away.

Some of you may feel that cigarette machines do not belong on this campus.

For these closed-minded indiviuals, I would like to state this: For a numerous amount of years, I, a smoker through and through, had to endure what I call " nonsmoker abuse."

These are the individuals who wish to express their analaysis on the matter of smoking. Which, in reality. is a subject they usually know n_othingabout since they do not smoke themselves. I must add that all advice given to me is taken with the utmost respect.

For years I have had to put up with the non-smoker abuse, with their non-smoking signs put in places where I have had every right in the world to smoke.

I have even been more than patient when designated smoking areas came into play.

This, too, I can live with and abide by with respect.

I have even put up with the non-smoker joke of letting a smoker light up their last cigarette, knowing it may be hours before they can get another pack. Where the non-

smoker proceeds to take those puffs of pure satisfaction from the mouth and smash them with the soles of their shoes.

The conformity doesn't stop here, on the outside. I have even been subjected to this type of humilation in my own home. I have gone to my own bathroom and turned on the hot water in the shower, so that my mother would confuse the smoke for steam. All this in the respect for those who don't like the smoker around .

The removal of the cigarette machines from campus is the last straw. Smokers have their rights too!

No longer will I be afraid to smoke at leisure for fear someone might be offended by what the non-smoker refers to as the "horrible smell."

No longer am I willing to accept the funny names you choose to call us. Names such as, "dragon lady" or "puff" or "the chimney."

I am fully aware that the Surgeon General has warned that smoking causes lung cancer, heart diease, emphysema, and may complicate pregnancy. I know smoking is dangerous to my health.

But for all you non-smokers on a mission to save the dreaded smoker from herself, I say don't. The key factor you always seem to miss is that it is my health, they are my lungs I,appeal to those who can help me with my di!emma. At least one machine should be _offeredto those who need one.

To smoke or not to smoke is the question, but what is the answer?

My sweet obsession; T-a.Ke me to your treats

by Felicia Falcone

"Everything good in life is either illegal, immoral or fattening.•' I don't remember who came up with this brilliant quote, but I remember reading it in my brother's high school yearbook.

The illegal and immoral part doesn't have much bearing on my life, it is the fattening part that gets me every time.

The word "diet" is foreign to my vocabulary. I could live on sticky, gooey, sweet, high-caloric foods, specifically candy, for the rest of my natural life.

I actually lived on candy my senior year of high school. Our lunches were at the point of being declared unsafe by the FDA, so instead of bringing my own, I surrendered to the candy table. This table was set up by the nuns to raise money for the missions.

Not only was I satisfying my hunger, but I was contributing money to a worthy cause.

What started my senior year in high school, has become something of an obsession. I am not the same without my

daily Twix Bar. How people need coffee is how I need chocolate. I have a Peanuts Halloween sticker on the door of my room with Sally dressed as a martian, saying, "Take me to your treats." A girl after my own heart!

Ironically, Eating Disorders Awareness Week happens to be in progress. I am not saying that I have an eating disorder, or making light of this problem, this is just my own personal account of my constant craving for chocolate.

As if this craving isn't enough, it is made worse, due to the fact that Halloween is right around the comer. If I did have any remote thoughts of the teensiest possibility of dieting, my best intentions would fly right out of the window.

It is pure hell to walk into CVS and plan to buy necessities like shampoo and soap, and instead walk out with two bags of bite-sized Snickers bars and Reese's peanut butter cups.

How many people can identify with this?

Aside from Christmas, Halloween is my favorite "holiday." Yes, even as I am slowly

but surely reaching maturity. When I was younger.I know thatl wore my motherout by making her walk all over the neighborhood, just to fill my trick-or-treat bag, but it was well worth it. By the end of the night, I was in sheer heaven with a full bag of candy.

I was always the first one to attack my treat bag. My brothers would eat one piece and save the rest for days to come. They made their candy supply last practically until Thanksgiving. Not me. I usually completed the task of devouring my candy in a week•s time. Then I would dip into my brothers bags, when they weren't looking, of course.

When I reached the age where I thought I was too mature to don a costume and solicit treats door to door, I had no idea what I would be giving up.

I watched with a pang as my brothers got dressed up and carried their empty bags out the door. They arrived home later, their treat bags brimming with every imaginable kind of candy. "Youcan'thaveany," they yelled and traipsed up the stairs, as they proceeded

to hide their bags.

The next two days, I searched theirrooms high and low. Nothing. On the third day, I struck gold, or should I say, chocolate.

I was in heaven, but only for a little while, because itdidn'ttake them long to figure out that I had helped myself to their goodies, and they were less than pleased. They found new hiding spots.

I don't steal their Halloween candy anymore. Iguess I've grown outofit,ormaybe now that they are bigger than me, I'm scared to.

I don't ever thinkthatlwill outgrow my passion forcandy. Of course, my tastes will eventually grow and change, and I won't have such a strong desire to eat candy morning, noon and night, but until then, humor me, and buy me chocolate.

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Eating Disorders

Food is not the heart of the problem

by Kevin George The Eating Disorders Awamess Week (EDA W) Task Force wants you to think about something this week: do you o.r someone you know suffer from an eating disorder?

If you don't know how to tell, the task force wants to teach you. They, along with the national organization, Eating Disorders Awarenes Inc., have declared all this week National Eating Disorders Awarenes Week.

During the days of Oct. 23 to 29, the task force, with the help of Cabrini's counseling office, has been sponsoring opportunities for students and faculty to become more informed about the eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and compulsive overeating.

A presentation, titled "Understanding Eating Disorders,'' was given by Heidi Mandel, doctor of social work and Ronnie Goldstein, master of social work , on Monday in the atrium of Grace Hall.

The two practicing eating disorder therapists spoke on eating disorders and showed a movie titled, "Dying To Be Thin."

On Thursday night, a workshop on "Why Diets Don't Work" took place: in the commuter lounge in the Widener Center.

Friday has been dubbed "Fearless Friday," Dr. Mandel announced at Monday's seminar. '' It is a day of freedom from the preoccupation of dieting and physical appearance," Mandel said.

All thisweek.in nearlyall 50 stat.es, events such as these took place, according to Maria P. Langer, committceperson on the Philadelphia EDA W Task Force.

It is all an effort "to bring recognition to the increasing problem of eating disorders both locally and nationally," Langer said.

There are "a small number" of

students at Cabrini who are either recovering from eating disorders and some who are currently experiencing the symptoms, according to Susan Fitzgerald, RN, director of Health Services.

Fitzgerald doesn't believe this is out of the ordinary, because, in referring to the student body, she said, "You're always going to have a problem with eating disorders with this age group.'' Fitzgerald also wants students to know that in addition to the threats of anorexia and bulimia, they should be wary of the common occurance of weight gain in the first year of college: the "freshman 15." · The phenomenon is often blamed on "institutional food," but Fitzgerald believes beer, late-night pizza and a lack of exercise are the main factors. To avoid the extra pounds, Fitgerald recommends "a

"When I was 95 pounds, I wanted to 85; when I was 85 I wanted to be 75. I still thought I had to be thinner to be normal."

-an anorexic student concerted effort'' to avoid such temptations. ''You caneat well with a college food service," she said.

Information distributed by the task force describes these disorders the following way: '' Anorexia Nervosa is an emotional disorder characterized by severe weight loss .. . where the sufferers simply refuse to eat normally. Bulimia Nervosa is an emotional disorder which consists of episodes ofbingeeating followed by some form of purging and/or severe dietary restraint.''

One of the misconceptions of anorexia and

bulimia are that these problems are caused by excessive vanity. To an uninformed observer, the obsession with weight loss that is common among anorexics appears to be extreme narcissism.

Rather than vanity, it is a poor selfimage that motivates these people to lose weight to the point they sometimes are hospitalized According to a former anorexic who wished to remain anonymous, her weight problem was simply another facet of her obsession with details. ''I became obsessed with numbers, whether it was food, grades or running distances," she recalled. "I would eat exactly four ounces of juice, no more. If I got a B on a test I thought of it as complete failure.'• To an anorexic, they are not starving themselves to become ''thin'' but to become "normal." The problem is in their perception of "normal."

For this sufferer, anorexia was a "symptom" of her larger self image problem. She could not recall what caused her to have such a poor self image because she says the problem began when she was in the seventh grade. This distorted view of "normal•' has caused her to overachieve and undereat. ''When I was 95 pounds, I wanted to be 85; when I was 85, I wanted to be 75. I still thought I had to be thinner to be normal.''

Although she now understands her former weight was unhealthy, she admits to being "not happy with the weight I am now."

Her fonner years of obsessive exercise and fasting have lowered her metabolism to such a point she only can eat a limited diet to maintain her normal weight ..

This could cause future problems for her, she says, particularly when she has to teach her childern propereating habits. ''How can I tell my kids to eat their meat when I can't?" she questioned herself.

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However, Why couldn't shejustbept:etty? Why was it constantly she bas been the victim of countlesscritics who have been necessary to remind this lady about her weight problem? envious of her weight. Friends commentto her that' 'she Mentally, phsyically and spiritually,Wellmanknewthatshe has no right to worry or complain about her weight was overwieght, it had becomeintrinsic part of her being because she is so skinny.''. Kane does not agree. ~ pelSOfllllity.

"WhenI was in grammerschool, peoplecould accept Overcompensation wasWellman'swayof allowingpeople the fact that I was thin. lt wasn't until high school that to seethat she wasin fact a beautiful person, PERIOD. ..I people began to wmment"' she said. Ooe day, the grew to be louder and more assertive,'• Wellmao said, school nut$C called Kaneinto her office, at the tequest ''because I wanted people to see my personality instead of · of the school gym teacher. "Meghan. I've been my weight.'• concerned about you. Your gym teacher thinksthat you Both ladies report that it was difficult for men to see them might be anotexic .., in a oon--distorted light. Kane said that guys who did not Although Kaneattemptedto assure the nurse that she know her as •'Meghan•' know her as •'that skinnygirl.'' On wasnaturally thin, the muserefusedto accept Kane's the other hand Wellman felt that men only saw her as won:t.Sheweighed andmeasmedthealender.sligbtly everybody's buddy. Weight seemedtobeamajorobetacle

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All of her life•s problems weresolved.heresteemwas soaring. she was developing a stronger rapport with gentlemen.and she wasdetermined to neverbeheavy again.

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Although she would not mind gaining a few pounds, her metabolism will not permit it.

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Radnorzones may changecollegeliving

by William A. Fulton Imagine the following scenario. You are an upperclassman at Cabrini. Your two roommates and yourself have chosen to live off campus in the surrounding township of Radnor. It is midway through the semester and all is well, until the Radnor township police pay a visit to your home. The police state that you and your roommates are under suspicion for violating ordinance 135-4 of the Radnor Township Code.

The police enlighten you further by saying that if you are found guilty of the violation, you and your roommates will now be subject to a fine.

Your roommates and yourself protest that you have not broken any laws since you have been living together; or have you?

According to Radnor township you did.

Although you may not realize it, if you and your roommates do not happen to be direct relatives, the township will not allow you to live together in a single home that is located in a residential area of the township.

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law. Except that such a unit may also consist of foster children, domestics and one other individual not related to others in the housekeeping unit.''

"Essentially, what the ordinance is saying is that no more than two unrelated people can live in a single housekeeping unit.'' said Michael Flag, director of Radnor Township community development.

The zoning ordinance also pertains to area college students who reside in the township, in that if these students choose to live offcampus in Radnor Township, they are also expected to abide by the regulations stated in the ordinance.

Under the ordinance, boarding homes, rooming houses, clubs and fraternities are also prohibited from being located in aresidential zone.

One reason Radnor Township has placed the ordinances into effect is to hopefully maintain order within the township. There has been concern by some township residents that a relatively small number of area college students disrupt the community with

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now enforcing zoning laws that prohibit two or more unrelated people to live together in certain areas.

This has potential to change off campus life in a way that most students will not agree with.

"Nobody ever came to any of my roommates or me and said anything about this,'' said a Villanova student who, along with four othfa students, share a home off campus.

"We gave our landlord the money, signed our lease, and we had a place to live. It was as simple as that."

Radnor Township is geographically divided into 15 property districts or zones. It is the classification of these zones which help in the regulation of property concerns throughout the township.

Five of these property zones are classified as residential areas. It is in these areas where "individual families" are permitted to establish a residence.

According to the code of the township of Radnor, a family is, ''One or more persons occupying the dwelling unit, and living and cooking as a single housekeeping unit, said unit consisting of only individuals who are related by blood, marriage, orotherwise by

unruly behavior and excessive crowds of people piling into a single home on any given weekend evening.

This apparent lack of consideration toward township residents had become a significant issue, so the enforcement of these zoning regulations became increasingly necessary.

"I can't see how this can be enforced," said the Villanova student. "What are they going to do, knock on every door and ask to see your birth certificate?"

Nevertheless, a violation of this ordinance is subject to a fine of up to $300 for every offense according to the township code.

Ideally, both the township of Radnor and area colleges want to be able to implement these zoning ordinances in a manner that will be both mutually beneficial and satisfying to all segments of the Radnor Township community. It is with this purpose in mind that the existing zoning ordinances were established.

In any event, area college students who are considering living off campus within Radnor township limits, may want to have both a knowledge and an understanding of local by-laws before making any decision concerning where to live.

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The HauntingPowerof the NorthernFightingRebels A Halloween ghost story by Carlo Iac~oo

Hours passed as Powers grew in self-frustration as

A cool breeze descended upon the tranquil, suburban campus as the young athlete dribbled a basketball on the glass-like, rain-covered streets. It was late October and basketball season was just a few weeks away. David Powers wanted to work on bis jumpshot that late fall evening.

his shooting progressively became worse. After another clank of the rim, David was set to leave the Pavilion. But in the darkened end of the court, David was puzzled at the familiar sound. The sound of the squeak of sneakers on the hardwood floor stunned David. Then thenarural sounds of a thump of a ball and

David was a sophomore who was gunning for the starting guard position. After a shaky freshman season, David felt that this would be his year. He worked hard at refining his skills over the summer. and a starting spot on Northern Universities• Fighting Rebels would be the reward.

swoosh of the net accompanied the squeaks and rang · out across the darkened hall.

As he approached the darkenedend the rhythmic hum of thump ...swoosh penneated the air of this historic venue. It sounded as if, yes, as if someone was shooting baskets down at the darkened end. As David

TheFighting Rebels were themain reason David was attending Northern. The Rebels have a fme basketball tradition that amassed success right from the program's conception almost 50 years ago. The program built: upon Division and cha.mpionsbips to earn a berth • the Division I level. Once attaining .that level, the R.ebds~afixture in the NCAA Tournament andeven gameredclwnpiQOSbips in 1965.1969, 1978.and 1985.

What made Nor1hem a coveted place to play basketball

got closer he felt the clammy coldness of the air. He was t.akenaback with the $ight of a buckling twine of the basket with each invisible swoosh. But there was no one shooting bllskets.The rhythm of the thump and swoosh ~wdeafeoing aa David'sheartpounded with each vision of the twinetickling.

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"Who are you?" answered David.

Atcbed,seemingly all-wooden and cavernous, the gym .. Useyourwrists.'' addedthemaleinsidebumsand expanded and contracted with the ding of the heat from long hair with the authoritative voice. theexposed radiators.

The gym was the consutnate in "Who are you and what?" a puzzled David rehomecourt advantage. Close enough to feel the players sponded as he edged towards the lighted exit. sweat, Rebel fans created deafening chants that unnerved As he approached the figure, the mystic fellow even the best of opponents. Aside from the expansion restated, "Use your wrists." And then suddenly the of seating and advent of glass backboards, pictures from vacant Pavilion was transfonned into a bustling gym ~;;;:-=~~----INl!IMN-NMM--lidilllflillbll&.~~fi~l~k4~{W!!ith~the aura of achampionsbip game. The crowd roared as a past-Rebel team moved down the Citing the Rebels• incredible home record, many an court to score a basket. David saw his figure shoot the opponent quipped that the Pavilion was watched over by winning basket. As the ball tickled the twine the the spirits of Rebel past. figure approachedDavid and stated, "Use yom wrists."

David enjoyed the serenity Jefferson Pavilion pro-The figure then exited the hall. David briskly vided for shooting jumpshots late at night. Coach John pursued the figure into the historic halls of Jefferon Ridley sternly watched the youngster from bis perched Pavilion. As Davidroundedthecomer,thefigurewas loft. David's determination reminded him of another gone.

David. That David was David Robinson.

"David," called out a voice.

David Robinson was a lanky point guard with the David turned around in amazement only to see the sarnesbooting styleasPowers. Afterwoddnghardon his familiar flaxen hair of his girlfriend Debbie. jumpshot, Robinson helped guide the Rebels to their What's wrong?" Debbie asked. second national championship in 1969. But Robinson "Didn't you seeaplayerinaRebehmifonnjust go didn't play basketball the following year. Alwaysa by?"

David said as a groped his senses for just what patriotic young man, Robinson enlisted in the Vietnam was reality.

WarinJune 1970. After seven months there,Robinsoo •'It is one o'clock in the morning David. Youare Josthis leg to a jungle mine. After hours of losing blood, the only one here. The security guard let me in. What, the promising young guardpassed away in the Vietnam do you sleep here now?" Debbie asked. jungle. His retired number now hangs from the rafters ''No. But didn't you seehim? He was wearing of Jefferson Pavilion. number eleven,•' David responded.

As aNorthern U. player.DavidRobinsonwasofminor "Well whoisnumberelevenontheteam?"

Debbie skill but great detennination. A scholar of the game. said in a logical manne:r.

Robinson penected his shooting to a science. His bard "No one," David said in astonishment «The work: habits and technical approach to the game would number is retired ..•to a David Robinson," said a make him a natural coach. His favor saying was that stunned David as he gaied to the rafters to see a "shooting was all in the wrist., But the war in Vietnam swaying number eleven banner. was a more pressing issue for him. Basketball was an enjoyable outlet, but fighting for what he believed in was David went on to score a career high 20 points and his life. assist tenmore scores asNorthemthumpedrlval Kings ., As coach Ridley exited the gym he barked down to University in the season opener. l>owers inan intructional yetapprovingtone. 0 Goodjob.

Ranked nwnber one in the earlyseason polls, the but ~se your wrist:$," coach Ridley said. And with that Fighting Rebels locker room was buzzing with news of order, David Powers was left alone to self--contemplate a sophomore sensation that appeared to come out of noand conquer the jumpsbot.

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, ''Coach Ridley says you are using your wrists more in shooting. Who told you to improve that skill?" a reporterquestioned.

"David did," repliedDavid. .. Youmeanyourself,"thereportersaidinclarification.

"No. you don't understand.David did," David boldlyreplied.

Coach Ridley lookedon and instinctivelyknew David Powerswas not,alone in the hallowed ballsof Jeffe,son that fallevening. ..

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Junk foodvs. health food:Are you tricking or treatingyourself?

by Anna-Marie Karlsen Just picture it. It's around 10:15 at night. Dinner seems like it was three days ago, and your stomache is grow ling out of control! All of a sudden, you remember that convenient vending machine. Tlloughts of M&M's and cheese puffs start whirling about inside your head. Do you go?

There are some that would not hesitate long enough to remember exactly where they saw the vending machine. On the other hand, there are some of us who would, instead of reaching for some change, reach for an apple or orange.

How do you make the decision on what, and how often to snack? Some decide on their snack merely for what they crave and enjoy. Others, however, decide on what to eat based on their present and future health.

There are many branches to this phenomenon that we have dubbed "junk food." Among them are the "fast food" chains that make getting dinner avOlympic speed event, the candy inustry which thrives on every sweet tooth, and the insurmountbale number of snack-type foods. Anything from the basic potato chip to the highly flavorful Dorito. Each company has it's own way of making a snack that they feel the public is waiting .to eat.

To clarify, think about this. In 1984, Frito-Lay spent $25 million developing the product of' 'O 'Gradys •'. All that money just to create a potato chip that tastes more like a potato!

If the snack food companies spend large amounts of money on one product, they must depend on people to maintain their snacking habits. Justine Danatos, a freshman, says she snacks once a day. "I usually have some Fritos in the afternoon during my soaps. Sometimes I may have a different snack, but I almost always have Fritos," said Danatos.

But the thing that concerns experts most is the amount of junk food that we eat. It is true that not all of us spend our eating hours shoveling down O'Gradys instead of oranges, or popcorn in lieu of peaches. To some, an occational piece of fruit makes for a delightful change of pace.

There are also those who enjoy having fruit as a snack. For many people, it is a habit that they learned from their parents.

Trish Hickman, who's family has a history of heart problems, sticks to fruit as her late night snack. "My father just had a quadruple-bypass operation. I've seen the resuts of eating too many foods that are bad for you," said Hickman.

"I've always eaten fruits and Wheat Thins as a snack after dinner." says Jeannie Dougherty, freshman. "I think it's dumb to snack heavily on high-cholesterol foods, because if you eat too much of them, after a while it may be too late to help."

What experts suggest;, a low-cholesterol diet for a person who has abused their bodies with junk food for many years.

However, some of the more popular health foods, that supposedly help lower cholesterol levels, may not be so healthy in other areas. As amatteroffact;manyofthefoods sold in health food stores are higher in fat, sugar and sodium.

"Just because someone switches to health or 'organic' foods, that doesn't mean that they are getting fat-free food," said Steven Laird, a worker at General Nutrition Center in King of Prussia. ''The person who wants to be healthy using organic foods must also include exercize in their regimen.''

But even though we are bombarded with health warnings, there are those ofus who, no matter how often they hear of the threat, will not change. Trish Fitzgerald, junior, says "Junk food is a necessity in my life." Fitzgerald continues, "In my opinion, everyone should eat chocolate at least twice a week.''

When asked about the risks of eating foods high in cholesterol and calories, she replied, between Doritos, ''I've never had a health problem related to my diet, why wony about it?"

Fitzgerald, a very busy person, at home and school, believes her diet revolves around convenience. "The latenightstudy marathons that areneededincollege, would not exist without junk food," said Fitzgerald .

Joann Falciani, Cabrini alumni, said her junk food habits were a direct result of campus living. "When you live on campus, without a car or a kitchen, you find that ordering a pizza is easier and tastier than going to the cafeteria."

However, when she moved off campus, she found that the food she thought was very tasty, all of a sudden was terrible.

"When you buy your own food and make your own schedule, the snacks disappear, especially the greasy foods. You really like vegetables again," said Falciani.

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Findingyour significantother:a questfor bodsand brains

by Kelly Reed Two pairs of eyes meet across a crowded, smoke-filled room.Will it be true love, or are you missing" Alf" to sit next to yet another pathetic individual.

Guys claim that they don't, can't, and possibly never will understand women. Women are the ultimate twilight zone in their eyes. Yet they still seek out the opposite sex as though there's no tomorrow.

Women swear that men are impossible to understand, thoughtless and all they care about are sports and their power tools. Men don't remember birthdays or annivers-aries and are not romantic enough. But until they find their Prince Charming women keep looking.

What kinds of qualities attract women and men to each other?

Well, not everyone has the same criteria for choosing that special person, but there are some basic qualities that stand out.

Physical appearance is important, because it is usually the first thing you notice about someone.

"It's the body and the face that you notice first. And butts--1 love butts," Megh;n Kane, a senior said. "I think eyes are the one thing that attract you first, especially pretty, brown eyes,'' Gary Amici, freshman, said.

Chris Cirino, freshman, felt that flat stomaches, long hair and nice legs were the key to finding the right girl for him.

Clothing also seems to be an important issue, one that men and women don't agree on. '' I dress for myself. If a guy can't be impressed by what he sees in me, then he's not worth it," Cathy DeHart, a freshman said. "Women look good for the first month you're dating them and then they look like slobs,'' Cirino said.

Ivan Domazet, freshman, felt that people put too much emphasis on clothing and being.stylish they should just dress for themselves, not to impress anyone.

What about all the money women spend on makeup and accessories for their hair, does that kind of stuff turn men off or on? ''For the first week I'm seeing someone I wear makeup and do my hair but after that I live in sweatpants and a ponytail,'' Kim Holmes, a transfer student, said.

Gary Burnett, a junior, said "I don't really like girls to have wild hair-dos or wear fotsof make-up, I like a woman who lets her natural beauty show, to just be herself.''

The most important attribute of all for both men and women is personality. The way a person looks will get and hold your interest for the first few minutes, but after that first meeting the looks become secondary and a person's personality is what holds your interest.

Ellen Battersby, sophomore, said, "Looks are important, but a great sense of humor or a good attitude make up for what guy is lacking in looks.''

"I like someone whom you can really talk to, someone who is not afraid to show their emotions," Domazet said.

Bernadette Couwels, junior, felt that a good sense of humor and just their overall outlook and attitudes were important.

Men and women spend a lot of time with their signifigant other or in trying to find a boyfriend or girlfriend. Most know what it feels like to be in love or to at least have someone who cares in a special way for them. But how does being in love change a person's outlook and attitude toward life?

"Your opinions and your beliefs are affected because your boyfriend or girlfriend has different beliefs than you do and you learn to respect each other's differences,'' Kane said.

Jen Morrison, sophomore, felt that you change into what your boyfriend or girlfriend wants you to be, just because you want them to be impressed with you.

Cathy DeHart said, '' Attitudes change because being with your boyfriend or girlfriend makes you feel like all of your troubles are gone.''

"At Cabrini your attitudes definitely change because if you date a girl here and it doesn't work out, you 're finished dating here; they all talk,'' Chris Cirino said.

Dina Baiocco, a freshman, said, "The guys on this campus think they are so great. They act like thay are God's gift , their attitudes are real! y bad.''

Opening the car door, sending flowers, seating her at dinner, all of these are signs of chivalry, that old-fashioned term for how to treat a lady with respect. Is it alive or dead among significant ethers today?

Kathleen Allen, sophmore, felt that it is a really nice idea but that women should not expect that the men of today

Carlos Chamorro,Brian Tripoli, and Lou Monaco, show off their GO fashion sense while at the Parents WeekendDinner Dance. "Knowing1was coming back to school single this year I spent over $275 on clothes," said Tripoli. (Photo by Lou Monaco, Jr.) would be interested.

"Women today are not really sure what they want. They want to be pampered but they also want to be independent. ''Guys have to walk a really fine line,'' Domazet said.

"I love romanticthings,compliments,redroses.

I think that chivalry should come back,'' Kane said.

Someone's idea of perfection might not be hanging above their bed in their dorm room; it might be staring at you from across the cafeteria.

Combatting Cerebal Palsy, Megan Flanigan wheels her way to success overcoming obstacles of everyday life .,

by Kristen Mainero The first year away at college is usually a hectic, funfilled, and confusing time. It's a time of adjustment, for some its more difficult than others. This is not the case

with Megan Flannigan who is happily adjusting to her newfound sense of freedom.

Because of cerebral palsy Flannigan is getting around the campus by use of a wheelchair. This doesn't slow her down however even with

her full classload. Although her major is still undecided she would like to go into the computer field.

Flanigan got her background in comuters when her mother founded a computer school for the handicapped.

Megan Flanigan sees a different perspective of ordinary tasks such as creating a salad in the cafe.

(Photo by Frank Emmerich)

The school was founded in 1986andstartedoff with only five students. Enrollment has grown to about 30 students. The school was named MBF, Flanigan's intials, and is located at different sites in the Radnor area that have donated space. Flannigan said that her mother wanted to found the school so that Megan as well as others like her could compete in the job force equally if not better than everyone else.

Flanigan choose Cabrini because it was co-ed and also because it would allow her to live on campus but still be close to home. Flannigan likes Cabrini because of the friendly atmosphere. "At first people don't know how to react but once they get to know me they forget I'm even in a wheelchair."

Although she gets around more slowly than some of her classmates, she can still do almost everyhing they do. She is even working on getting her drivers license. She has a pemow and explains

that the car she uses takes awile to get used to be cause everything is done with the hands.

One of eight children, Flannigan is never at a loss for things to do. With her busy scheduale she still manages to spend time with her sisters and brother. Flannigan is looking forward to a successful year.

Her only concern was how she was going to manuever on campus when it snows. "Well, I guess I'll deal with that when the time comes.''

Flanigan says she owes her success to her parents who never stoped encuraging her. "They never traeted me like I was any different and that has really been a big help in shaping my sense of independence." Although she does usually use her wheelchair for convience, she also has a walker and crutches here for exercise. ''When I was younger my mother would get mad at me if I used my wheelchair to much or if I used it as an excuse for not doing something. She really pushed me to excel and I appreciate her for doing that. Now I know that I can be independant,'' said Flanigan.

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* * * * 'Immediate Family:' two families sharing one

Movie Review:

travel to Seattle in search of perspective adoptive parents.

Sam is an immature teenager, unready for So many movies today fail to see the the role as father; while Lucy is confused seriousness of unplanned pregnancy-about whether she wants to be a mother at all. "lmmediate Family" differs. This heartThe relationship between the two very wrenching film is about an unwed couple different couples is the premise of the dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. It movie. The four very confused individuals treats this serious problem with the sensitivfind themselves depending on each other for ity it deserves. advice and support. In addition, they struggle together with the decisions and choices they MOVIE REVIEW must make.

Rather than having a plot, the film focuses on the emotions of the characters and their feelings towards one another.

A MUSTSEE Lucy is unsure who to choose as adoptive parents while Sam is uncertain how he can GREAT get out of what he sees a result of his own foolishness. The young couple finds themselves battling not only a tough decision, but NOT BAD at points each other.

The Spectors are trying meanwhile to impress upon the inexperienced couple FAIR their eligliblity. The hopeful couple realizes with the love they have to give, they can GO SEE ANOTHER MOVIE provide the child with great opportunities other parents could not. The Spectors use Although humor is used throughout the tility. their financial status, eagerness and intellect The helpless and frustrated couple to try to persuade the uncertain teens. movie, the movie is both thought-provoking and tear-jearlcing. The film-makers frantically seek alternatives to what they "Immediate Family" is convincing and realize how common unwanted pregnancies believe is a no-win situation. It is now Sam effective not only because of the sensitivity and infertility are, so they attempt to use (Kevin Dillion) and Lucy (Mary Stuart of the characters, but also because of the realcomedy to keep the film somewhat light yet Materson) are introduced. The 18-and 17- life involvement of the cast year-olds live in Ohio far from the Spectors. still poignant.

Close and Woods both have friends who Glenn Close, 41, plays Linda Spector, a The young couple see no choice but to wife who discovers she cannot have children. Her loving husband is played by veteran actor James Woods. The Spectors are an affluent, respected, career-oriented couple who desperately yearn for a family.

After the couple has stablized their careers and marriage they are shocked to find they suffer from what so many people do: infer-

by Daniella LoPresti

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have recently faced the same problem. The two-Oscar nominees feel especially close to the characters they play. Dillion and Masterson meanwhile are working hard to establish themselves as verstaile performers. (You may remember Dillion from Platoon as the blood-thristy Bunny.)

Giving up a child through adoption is a difficult choice and should not be taken lightly. The film realizes that some may find its humor offensive but the reason for it is to make the situation the four face a little more bearable. _Thisgripping and moving film is enlightening, and according to those who have been in the same situation realistic and effective.

In a time when unplanned pregnancies are skyrocketing, "Immediate Family" sympathizies with the hard decisions the unprepared couples face. However, this is not just a movie for those who can relate to it but a movie for all to view.

The 20-year generation gap between the two couples is humorous and interesting.

Throughout the film, the couples question the others' eligiblity and sincerity.

The strength of "Immediate Family" is in the two male actorsperformances. Dillion and Woods succeed in conveying the pain men feel when facing these same problems.

Their convincing mannerisms make this film not just a mother's movie but an appealing movie for men and women alike

Open Adoptionoffersalternativefor unwantedpregnancies

by Daniella LoPresti

After viewing Immediate Family, the audience was invited to meet with a number of birth mothers who have gone through the same thing.

Listening to their stories, feeling their pain and seeing in some of them their regret was moving. Yet,mostofthese women went through what is known as Open Adoption.

Open Adoption differs from traditional adoption in that traditional adoption forbids any communication between the two sets of parents, while open adoptions encourages and demands meeting and letters.

The birth parents by Open Adoption are allowed to choose the adoptive parents.

They do so by paging through the agency's profile book, where they find the adoptive couple's background and fininacal status. In addition, the birth parents can send letters and pictures annually to both the adoptive parents and child.

So what does Open Adoption do for the adoptive parents? Through this process adoptive parents have found a legal way to feel comfortable about the biological parent's background and the reasons why they are giving up their child for adoption. Often adoptive parents can not answer questions concerning their child's roots because they simply do not know the answers.

Open Adoption does not only benefit the birth parents and the adoptive parents but it also benefits the the adoptee. Many adopted . children are confused about their roots and harbor some resentment because they can not find the answers they desire.

The agency provides pictures and letters to help give the child some information and understanding of their biological parents.

Additionally, the agency carefully researches each adoptive couple's eligiblity.

The couple must prove to have stable marriages and employment. This ensure the child will be placed in a loving and respectable family.

Open Adoption does however pose some

problems. The adoptive parents are not being treated fairly and feel like they are being taken advantage of because they feel desperate. Also because the agency does encourage yearly communication between both sets of parents, this may result in the child becoming rebellious and confused as who to obey.

However, adoptive parents do like the idea of Open Adoption. ''When I realized I was infertile, it seemed as though my life was over,'' said one adoptive mother who wished to be left anyonomus. "I saw myself as never being able to have a family, I considered adoption but I wanted to know who my child's real parents were and his background,' ' she added.

On the reverse side birth parents like this concept because they feel they still are playing a part in how their child is raised.

"Adoption scared me. I didn't think anyone would care about how I wanted my child raised," said one birthrnother. "I wanted my child to understand why I made my choice and who I was as a person."

Another mother said she felt as though adoption meant no choices, no ties. Open Adoption is striving to do the opposite.

Many young, unwed, soon-to-be mothers don't have the money to pay for their medical bills, the agency will take care of this. In fact, there doesn't appear to be there is anything the agency misses.

But does this process discrimate and deprive the adoptive parents? Yes it does.

The advantages the agency lists in its pamplet entirely benefit the biological parents.

Their advantages include: ability to get update information throughout the entire time the child is growing up, counseling and support groups free of charge and free labor and delivery classes.

So one may wonder why are the biological parents given so many priviledges while it is the adoptive parents who pay thousands of dollars to get a child?

The ready availablility of abortion has decreased the number of children being put up for adoption, this giving adoptive parents

virtually no choice but to consent to the birth parent's wishes.

While the number of available children for adoption is decreasing the number of people waiting to adopt is increasing. Today in the United States there are over a million couples waiting to adopt only 30,000 infants.

Futhermore, both adopted children and their adoptive parents are preoccupied with the question of who are the real parents. The agencies see that as a very common and growing problem, thus they feel communication is the best answer.

Birth mothers say in the past they were treated without concern and the adoption agencies were insensitive to their needs and

fears. Because of the waning number of children on the adoption market; the agencies must strive to please the biological parents.

The Wall Street Journal ran an article depicting birth mother's experience with adoption agencies. One birth mother recalls being forced to wear a blindfold and earplugsduring the birth so she could never hear or see her child. Another bitter mother claims the mirror was removed from above her delivery table.

These horror stories discourage confused individuals from choosing adoption. Open Adoption hopes to open the eyes of the

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Active awareness initiates clothing drive

by Karen Dumorney It was that time of year again where we had to clean out those closets and get rid of all the things we'd been holding onto throughout the year. That was the second annual Clothing Drive, sponsored by the Social Work Club, and held in the Widener Center Gathering Area on Oct. 21 from 9 until 3 p.m.

For those of you who are not too familiar with the Social Work Club, it's a club designed to foster active awareness of social issues and problems within the campus community as well as the community at large.

This year they made a successful attempt in their second annual clothing drive which was probably brought on by their new dimension added this year. Students were allowed to sponsor their friend's donation by

pledging an amount of money for each piece of clothing donated.

According to Linda Conroy, senior and president of the club, the purpose of the clothing drive is to help people in national disasters. From looking at Saturday's outcome, they did exactly that.

Just last month, several cities on the island of Puerto Rico were severely destroyed by Hurricane Hugo. Thousands of people were left hopeless, helpless and homeless. With the help of the Social Work Club, these people can have a little hope to realize that there is light at the end of the tunnel after all.

Conroy said that the clothes they received came from everywhere, and she was really excited but thought. that the timing was wrong due to the recent earthquake that struck San Francisco, Cal. She went on to say that since the decision bad already been made, there was no way to

back out of it. In addition she said that in the near future, they plan to schedule a meeting in which they will discuss plans in conjunction with Campus Ministry as to how and what actions they will take in helping the victims in San Francisco.

Since the members of the Social Worlc Clu~ were not working by themselves, Campus Ministry had also taken part in making the Clothing Drive the success that it was by raising more than $300 through a collection during Mass and also on campus. According to Conroy, they were unable to estimate the exact amount of donations because their treasurer had not yet gotten around to it. However she thinks that after they finish selling the candy bars they should have about $500.

This money will go toward the cost of shipping the clothes to Puerto Rico. The Social Work Club will hand the clothes over

to an organization in Philadelphia that takes care of transporting clothes for small organizations such as Cabrini's club.

In addition, the Social Work Club realizes that all of the clothes donated will not go entirely to Puerto Rico because when the students donated, they also donated winter clothes which the victims there would be unable to wear. So they have decided to give those clothes to the American Red Cross, which will distribute them among the homeless people in Philadelphia.

Besides doing the clothing drive, the Social Work Club also sponsors the Junior for Seniors dinner dance, which Wawa Food Stores and the Delaware County Federation co-sponsors. It is held in the fall.

In addition, Ellen Battersby, sophomore and also a member of the club, stressed that the Social Work Club is not only for students who are majoring in the field.

Everyone is welcome to join, she added.

Academic issues summoned by council

by Carrie Corr The Student Government Association (S.G.A.) is at present making an effort to re-establish the student academic council on Cabrini's campus.

The student academic council is a group that exists for students to be able to voice their opinions on academicallybased issues. It is made up of student representatives from each department, and lead by officers.

"As of right now there are no members, but we have spoken to about 10people who have expressed interest in the council," said Angie Corbo, president of the S.G.A. "We are doing driveour best to gather interested people.''

Dr. Joseph Romano, professor of philosophy, thinks it is essential to have a student academic council on campus.

"It's in everyone's best interest to have a strong and responsible student academic council because their input is valuable and should be heard," Romano said. "It's the only way to get student input on academic issues.''

The _academic council is made up of faculty department heads, and the student academic council is made up of student representatives from each department. ''The student academic council was originally started to become a mirror image of academic council,'' Romano said. ''The strength of the students voice depends on the strength of the student representatives."

Communication between the faculty and the students needs to be increased for the academic-related issues to be equally addressed.

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•'There should be open and fluent lines of communication between the academic council and the student academic council,'' Romano said. '' Every meeting that the academic council holds should contain a student academic council report."

In a meeting held on Oct. 19, the academic council. discussed the issue of make-up exams. The faculty heads came up with the idea that there should be one designated day at the end of the semester for all make-up exams to take place. This would prevent conflicts from arising between the students and faculty.

This issue is one that the student academic council would address. The student represen-

"It is in everyone's best interest to have a strong and responsible student academic council because their input is valuable and should be heard.

It's the only way to get student input on academic issues."

-Dr Joseph Romano tatives would listen to the proposal, investigate the idea and then relay their input back to academic council.

Each year the academic council approves the academic calendar. This encompasses starting and ending dates for semesters, holidays, and exam dates. These are just some of the issues that the student academic council has addressed in the past.

"The student academic council has given helpful and enlightening input on these issues in the past,'' Romano said.

Not only did the student body lose the student academic council, they lost the subcommittee that handled student grievances.

"Without this sub-committee there is no redress policy," Romano said. "Before if a student felt he received an unfair ·grade, he could tum to this committee for help.''

According to Romano, students come and then they graduate. Faculty stays around. The demise of the student academic council came when the 1988 president failed to initiate new officers into the council for the following aca-

demic year.

The need for a strong faculty moderator is essential in keeping the lines of communication open between the academic council and the student body. ''There is a need for a dedicated faculty moderator to pick up the responsibility of keeping the student academic council alive," said Romano.

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Straightfrom Monaco'sMouth The Series, after two games, has America turning the channel to the Fox Television Network, for ANY kind of entertainment.

The Series that has lost the feeling of America's greatest game. To me, THE FEELING OF BASEBALL IS GONE! My Mouth is wide open, hoping that Fay editor Vincent, new baseball commissioner, has a heart and will cancel this World Series.

Unfortunately, he will not The games will Almost two weeks have passed since go on, possibly foronly two days. Some say the devastating earthquake of 1989 hit the that will be therapeutic for everyone inBay cities of San Francisco and Oakland. volved in this tragedy. Some say this will It was a horrific tragedy. One, that will not bring a "little bit of sunshine" back to the only, live in the minds of the people of Bay Area.

California but one that, will live in our This is probably true. nation's mind for quite sometime.

Some say, the players involved might Death, destruction, disaster, ruined never get this opportunity to play in a World houses, buildings and bridges, ruined lives Series again. and dreams, ruined happiness and yes, a This, also, might be true. ruined Fall Classic.

To me, the World Series should be an American celebration of spirit, faith, sportsThe A's and the Giants. The Series that manship, fans, heroes, victors and losers. people wanted to see and got. The Series America is not CELEBRATING, it is that is connected by a bridge. The Series MOURNING! that is being played in honor of late What happened in California wasn't even baseball commissioner, Bart Giamatti the "Big One" that everyone is expecting! (ironically, the San Francisco-Oakland Imagine if this "Big One" hit during the commuter line is called BART (Bay Area World Series again? 10 times the destrucRapid Transit)). The Series with Will and tion, 20 times the death, 30 times the Rickey, Roger and Tony, Jose and Kevin. mourning! But, you know what will probaThe Series where Hodlofski 's father had to bly happen though, they would probably stay in a dumpy hotel. The Series with more postpone the Series until January and then hype than Public Enemy. play it

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lsn 't it a little bit ridiculous? Where is the human side of the heart, not the $$$ side, in this situation?

Who cares, in this crazy baseball year, who wins or who loses? I know I don't and I'm one of the biggest baseball fans there is, next to Hodlofski and Mark Gudas.

Don't you think San Francisco and Oakland have more to worry about? For once in this country, can we forget about the dollar signs and think about the people?

From now on, when I think about San Francisco or Oakland, I will not think about California, the 49ers, Joe Montana, Jose, Alameda Coliseum. All I will think about is

To me, the World Series should be an American celebration of spirit, faith, sportsmanship, fans, heroes, victors and losers.

America is not CELEBRATING, it is MOURNING!

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He8d Coach Reggie Day. andtheLady Cavs tcnais team will bo,t the 1st PhiladelphiaCatholicCollege InvitaliooalTennisTournamentthisSaturdayand Sunday, Ckt. 28 and 29.

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To some, people might say, "The Mouth is saying cancel the World Series?!," or "Lousaidthis?!"

Yes,America's#l sports fan is airing out his true feelings. I have a heart, the question is do others.

Money from all the beer, food, television or whatever commercials, should be donated to the cities. ALL OF IT! Not just a percentage, ALL OF IT! This will stimulate the cities economies, not two days of stadium-filled risk. 200+ aftershocks have occurred in that area. One of them could have the same consequences as the first. For a worthy cause, let this sporting event lose money and let the people try to rebound, rebuild and restructure their lives. Then, all ofAmericacan say, "ThisBud'sForYou." Wake up America! In this situation, don't think about a win or a loss, think about something which sometimes we take for granted, LIFE!

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Fay, you will be an "A" and a "GIANT" in all of the people's hearts and baseball will once again, truly be, America's favorite national pastime.

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Gina Strobel:a leader in women'stennis

by Carol Wells Yarrow No coach, no courts, no unifonns. That's how it was for the Lady Cavs tennis team in the mid '80s. 1brough the gentle nourishment and solid perseverance of Gina Strobel-then freshman and now assistant coach--the Cavs tennis program has matured. Cabrini now sports four courts, windbreaker-complete unifonns and coaches.

Strobel's role in Cabrini tennis is significant. She was a four-y_earplayer and captain for three of those years.

"Tennis was not even a sport here then," Strobel said, as she recanted her early college years. Tennis was in incubation, virtually awaiting birth. "We had to hustle for courts.

We had to make it happen." Make what happen? "Everything," she said.

In 1987, Strobel' s junior year, the hustle paid off for the LadyCavs. TheywonaberthattheNAIA(NationalAssociation of Inter-collegiate Athletics) Nationals in Kansas City.

"We were a weak team then, but we won our division," Strobel said.

Needing unifonns for the trip was a first priority, so ... "the team raffled a basket of champagne," she said. To provide expense money," we sponsored a Valentine's Day dance.''

Since the team was coached then by a student coach, John Dzik, Cabrini athletic director, accompanied them to Kansas City. ''This was the real turning point for tennis here at Cabrini," Dzik said. "It gave them the confidence they needed to improve the tennis program here.''

The four " plexipave" tennis courts that were installed and ready for the '89 season are part of an overall master plan for the Cabrini campus. However, ''the credit goes to the kids who were part of a program that flourished without courts," Dzik said.

Some of those people are still students and tennis players here. Seniors Heather Schwarz, Carol Risse and Pam Croke compete under the leadership of Strobel, who in the past has been their friend and mentor.

"She's just gone back to helping us," roommate Risse

said. "It's just as before, when she was captain. When we helped each other."

Strobel' s movement from player and friend to coach, has necessitatedsome adjustments from the players. As a coach, "they have to learn to respect what I have to say," she said.'

To gain that respect, ''I want her to learn how to coach them well,'' Head Coach Reggie Day said.

Strobel continues to nourish the psyches of her teammates. "They're not used to the pressure yet," she said, referring to the 100 percent effort that coach Day expects.

"Until this year the team had a casual approach to their tennis." The team was carefree, with no pressure and plenty of team spirit that flowed over into a shared social life.

Strobel beams like a proud mamma who glows with pride as she talks about her "tennis team family." She should. With her team's 12 and 3 season record, "this is the most successful season yet."

Balthaser from Marywood 6-1, 6-4. However, she won over Kathy Crane from Frostburg State University in the consolations, 6-2, 6-2.

There is a balance of experience about Strobel that Day appreciates. She helps him hone the skills necessary to a championship team. ''Gina critiques our opponents and then tells us what to do," sophomore Erin Mccarte said.

"She's a very intuitive, sensitive girl, with a measure of understanding," Day said. "She can propose our problems to Reggie better than we can,'' freshman, April Scott said.

"She's a good middleman."

"She has served as a tremendous liaison and is very mature in her attitude and the direction of her life,'' Day said.

Strobel's persistent direction is responsible for the niceties which the Lady Cavs relish today--coach, courts and unifonns.

Strobel beams like a proud mamrna who glows with pride as she talks about her "tennis team family." She should.

With her team's 12 and 3 season record, "this is the most successful season yet,'' Dzik said. '' At the beginning of the season we were lacking team spirit," Strobel said, "but, we're together now."

"She always makes us feel good," freshman, Celeste Eschbach said. "And, she's always spirited."

- Athletic Director John Dzik

Strobel likes to have fun, ''but knows when to knuckle down and get the job done," Day said. Strobel's college tennis career speaks for itself as far as having the credentials to get the job done. As a senior, Strobel played No. 2 singles for the Cavs in '88, finishing with a 10 and 3 record. Three of those matches were at the No. 1 position, as she played for her teammate Schwarz, who became ill. In the ESAC' s, playing No. 2 singles, she lost in the first round to Julie

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Lady Cavs excel at championships consolation draw for those players losing in the first round.

Heather Schwarz, the Cavs No. l player After a week of rain, which cancelled and second seed of the tournament, fought matches and practices, the Lady Cavs her way through the first round. She defeated rebounded with tenacity and resolve, capSalisbury State's Vicki Franz, 6-1, 1-0, at turing a second place win in the ESAC which time Franz retired due to illness.

(Eastern States Athletic Conference) chamSchwarz lost 7-5,6-3inthefinalsto Kim pionships.

Patrick, her Frostburg State rival.

"She .Frostburg State was the only Division ID team competiting in the ESAC' s that beat the didn't possess any new strategy over what lady Cavs during regular season play. she used during the season match.'' Schwarz ''They 'II be our toughest opponents,'' Head said.

"Although I was upset when it was over, Coach Reggie Day said. because I wanted to win, I feel that I played He was profoundly correct. Frostburg the best match of my career,'' Schwarz said. swept the six singles and three doubles Coach Day concurred. '' She played champimatches, compiling a championship win with onship tennis," he said.

36points.

For Schwarz, it was special to have her The Cavs finished second with 13 1/2 parents present for her final match as a Lady points. Salisbury State earned six points, Cav. "It'll be sad next year," she said.

MarywoodCollege 3 1/l. points, and Wesley Revenge was achieved by Celeste EschCollege zero. bach 's Salisbury rival, Millie Baer, who As unseeming as it appears, "there were amassed a 6-4, 6-4 victory at No.2 singles. no easy wins," Day said.

Baer was still broiling over her season Last weekend, October 20 and 21, began loss to Eschbach, where she forced Baerto Friday before sun-up for the Lady Cavs .. three sets, with numerous service breaks.

The rainy week prevented the team's "She was really pumped up since I beat practicing and forced the cancellation of her," Eschbach said. scheduled matches with LaSalle University "Celeste played much steadier in this and Newman College. match," Day said, "even though she lost."

To remedy the situation Coach Day "It was just some costly minor mistakes hustled some courts at Gulph Mills Country that made the difference,'' Assistant Coach Club. The only available court time was 6:30 Gina Strobel said.

"She gave a 100 percent a.m., Friday. effort, but overplayed some big points.''

"We hadn't touched a racket since last Strobel feels that the experience will week," Day said. "It was imperative that we serve Esch bach well for the remainder of her got some practice in."

Cabrini tennis career.

This practice was the start of a rigorous Strobel went on to say that play was weekend. pretty fair. 1be players were responsible for Reville in Salisbury,Md wasbeforedawn. their own line calls.

A 6 a.m. wake-up call kicked off match day.

However, the good sportsmanship of the "We needed to have a decent breakfast tournament was tarnished somewhat by and getto the courts by 7 :30 a.m.," Day said.

Baer's remarks during her match against "A coach's meeting and player warm-up Eschbach.

"I didn't see any reason for her was scheduled for 8 a.m, with play begincomments," Eschbach said. ning at 9 a.m."

Eschbach cruised on to win her consolaESAC competition at Salisbury State tion match 6-3, 7-6(7-2) over Stephanie Boyer University was destined to be tough. from Marywood.

NCAA(National Collegiate Athletic AssoAt No.3 singles, Susie Detrick glided ciation) regulations required six singles through her first round match. She buried matches and three doubles matches, allowher Marywood opponent, Karen Bakely, 6-2, ing the repeated use of players.

6-3.

"I played 74 games of tennis on SaturIn her final round, Detrick fought a galday," Cavs sophomore, Susie Detrick said. lant race against Frostburg's Joell Gutman.

The tournament was a single elimiIn her three setter of 4-6, 7-6(7-3), 6-4, nation for the championships, including a

by Carol Wells Yarrow

Detrick's defeat came only after she exercised all of her tennis talent.

"She lost a real heartbreaker," Day said. ''There were a couple of strategic points that could have gone either way. It was a hotly-contested match.''

Pam Croke, one of the Cavs three seniors, breezed through her first round of No. 4 singles, rolling over Karolyn Bonewitz of Salisbury State, 6-0, 6-4.

In the finals, Croke valiantly kept up the Cavs team fight against Frostburg. A defeat of 6-2, 5-7, 6-4, at the hands of Kelley Johnson, cameonly after a hard-fought, threeset match.

Croke fought off match point in the second set on Johnson's serve, forcing the third set.

"She's a scrapper," Coach Day said, about his No. 4 singles player.

Erin McCarte cut a 6-3, 7-5 groove through her first round match at No.5 singles, dismissing Meghan Reid, her rival from Marywood.

"Erin played beautifully," Day said. "She has a competitive heart.''

"It's gratifying to see how far the younger players have come along in terms of match toughness. You usually don't see this until later in their career."

McCarte was upset in the finals by Kristie Delbrugge from Frostburg, 6-2, 6-1.

Senior co-captain Carol Risse lost her first round to Salisbury's Kathy Marshall, 64, 7-5, at No. 6 singles. ''Carol had Marshall when she was up 41 in the first set," Day said. "It was just close. The wind made it difficult to make adjusttnents when changing from end to end'' Risse soared to a 6-1,6-1 consolation round victory againstMarywood's Angie Worley.

"I was really proud of the job Carol did,'' Day said.

The Cavs duo of Schwarz and Detrick turned around a losing trend to win their first round at No. 1, 6-4, 6-3.

"We knew we had a chance to beat them,'' Schwan said, recalling their season Joss in a tight 7-6(8-6), 6-4 match.

"We played.really well together."

In the finals, Frostburg' s doubles team, Patrick and Gutman, sailed to a 6-0, 6-1 win over Schwarz and Detrick.

"We both had just finished our singles and were really drained.'' Schwarz said.

Detrick concurred. ' 'We just couldn't get into it," she said.

Croke and Mccarte, the Cavs No.2 doubles team, exercised suspense in their three-set win over Marywood's Bakely/ Filone team. After being down 5-2 in the third,the Cavs continuallyfended-offmatch point-- once on their opponents serve, breaking at 40-0 .

Suspense thickened when Croke was serving at 0-40 in the third set and held to tie the match at five all. Another break by the Cavs put McCarte in good steed to serve out the match at 7-5.

This win put the Cavs into the championship finals. A better showing than ever before.

As far as Strobel was concerned, "this match was the most exciting one," she said.

"We all ran onto the courts, screaming."

The discerning factor, as far as Coach Day was concerned, was "gutsy hustle," he said. "They had to dig out shots. They just simply wanted it more.''

There was no more '' gutsy hustle'' left in Croke and McCarte when they walked onto the court for thei.I, final round. Drained of emotional and physical energy, they got skunked 6-0, 6-0 by Frostburg's Howeth and Delbrugge. ''The level of intensity in all the players was really something," Day said.

Eschbach teamed-up with Risse to compete in No.3 doubles semi-finals, where they were defeated 6-4, 6-1 by Frostburg' s team of Burkey and Holaday.

"We played the best we have ever played together, "Eschbach said. "We had a lot of really nice points."'

The Seagull' s team commanded the net most of the time, but the Cavs responded by diving and running for shots that drew applause from the spectators. ' 'They Jost a phenomenal match,'' Coach Day said. "Celeste rose to the occasion, and Carol played the best match that I'.ve seen from her in two years."

"I was really happy that Reggie was happy,'' Eschbach said. '' He deserves it.''

This second place ESAC win signifies that the tide has turned for the Lady Cavs tennis team. Their pride has swelled to welldeserved heights.

"I'm proud of everyone,'' Strobel said. ''They played some awesome tennis.''

Billiards:on cue and behindthe 8 ball

by Chris Pesotski The pocket billiards club, without even a budget, was the runaway hit of the club fair, compiling a list of32 interested students. The club fair committee allowed the club to have a table at thefaironlyafterthe officers submitted a list of plans and goals.

The most ambitious goal of Michele Adleman, president of the newly-formed club, and a member of the Women's Professional Billiards Association, is to have the club recognized as an intercollegiate team at some time in the near future.

"I think Michele took everyone by surprise with her organization and desire to make this club work,'' said Bob Furhman, vice president of the fledgling organization.

"She wasn't the first

person to try to get this started, but she worked at it more than previous people.â&#x20AC;˘' Last year, sophomore Marco Sardi organized a tournament and generated interest in a club. This year, Sardi serves the club as treasurer.

"Marco pulled people together, and this year Michele worked with what he'd done,'' Furhman said. Now we've got something organized.

Among the other goals the club listed in its application to the club fair was a desire to run tournaments for the campus community.

Each entrant would be required to pay a $10 entry fee. A portion of the fee would be donated to the Student Government Association's (S.G.A.) budget, and the remainder would be divided among the top three finish-¡

ers in the tournament. The club hopes to hold the first tourna-

"We want to give our players a chance to play against competition from other colleges, like Villanova and Temple. We have excellent players who want to represent the college in a good way."

- Bob Fuhrman

ment during the first week in November, according to Furhman.

The student activities. office rasied legal questions about the intent to award prize money. Club officials, say however, that the plan has been reviewed and approved by the college solicitor.

The club attended the S.G.A. budget hearings and submitted a request for a single year budget of nearly $200. The figure included funds for a set of billiard balls and cues fortournament use only.

Club executives also have solicited bids for resurfacing the pool table in the game room, where the tournaments will be held. .

The leap from a club to a team competing on the inter-colliegiate level is immense.

"We want to give our players

a chance to play against competition from other colleges, like Villanova and Temple," Furhman said. "We have excellent players who want to represent the college in a good way."