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'Lost souls' of Cabrini banished

The name of parents weekend was changed to family weekend to accommodate the needs of current students. The weekend was intended to include the entire family of Cabrini College, not just parents. A significant portion of this Cabrini family, however, was excluded.

These lost souls were the alumni.

Where were the alumni this past weekend? Most were not on campus because, for the first time, family weekend and alumni homecoming were separated.

According to Martha Dale, director of alumni affairs, one of the main reasons behind the switch was because alumni had trouble splitting their time between the different events.

Ironically, in the past there was "too much to do" on campus. Soccer games were in full force, floats glided by and speakers addressed alumni. As graduates were running amidst all the events, activities specifically planned for them suffered from lack of attendance.

Therefore, alumni affairs lost money. And when alumni affairs loses money. the college suffers. What were they to do?

This year reunion weekend was held in June, when no other activities were taking place on campus. Since students were not present, alumni were able to stay in the houses or nearby hotels. The 1994 homecoming also will held in June.

There is an obvious down side to having homecoming during the summer. Alumni return to campus to see the students and faculty they have left behind. The people that alumni come back to see obviously are not here at this time of year.

Alumni contribute money and expertise to the college and maintain a lively Cabrini spirit beyond our" 110 rolling acres." They want to see firsthand the changes made at their alma mater. Any physical changes, positive or negative, do not have the same impact without the "personal touch" for which Cabrini supposedly is known.

The chill in the air, the changes in the leaves and the spirit of an active Cabrini campus are what compel tne aJummto reminisce abuul lhcir dayo atthi3 in5titution.

At most colleges. and even at high schools, autumn and homecoming go hand in hand. \\'hy not here at Cabrini?

IUps and Downs

This is the first time since 1983 the Philadelphia Phillies have made it to the post-season. Yes sports fans, it's been 10 long years since our "Phightin'Phils" clinched their last NL East flag.

Tomahawk those Braves!

Mass confusion swept through the computer Jab, as students were told they could not return their floppy disks. Only previous hard disks could be traded in for this year's current disk. Yet another lack of communication results in loss for students.

Kites were blowin' in the wind during the third annual One Sky, One World kite fly for peace. Students and children alike participated in a fun-filled afternoon of kite flying.

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