Nov. 05, 1993 Issue 08 Loquitur

Friday,Nov.5, 1993 Vol.XL,No.8 CabriniCollege Radnor, Pa.19087

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Spirit day will continue. Students, Cassandre Maxwell, adjunct tacfaculty and staff are asked to wear staff wnter ulty for the fine arts department, said, the school colors that day.

On Tuesday, Nov. 9, Cabrini Col- ·'Ithink Spirit Days are neat experiBlue and white will be stressed lege will host Spirit Day 1993. Ac- ences. It is great to know about everywhere.Afreecontinentalbreaktivities have been planned through- Mother Cabrini. Mother Cabrini fast in the residence halls and Grace out the day that revolve around this worked out of the idea of universal Hall Atrium will be provided. year·s topic-b~essness.. truth."

At 9:30, the Cabrini Spirit Award Marge-Duff, ~,:-)',ar ,sM1rnt, Some of the past award winners will be presented to Scullion in the said, "lam anxiq'-t.,~ whatCa- were Mother Ursula, founder ofr~- Gra~.fi?IJAtrium. Scullion will ?ri~i ~ti.f.~)~~bo~!, ~tiws~ i brini Col!ege, Arthu_rSimon,fotinder ~q)alOf~alkabo~t homelessness.

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Cabrini Spirit Award. This care of those in nee . ,_shegave of "Sr. Mary Scullion's efforts on At4:45,ahomestyleThanksgiving year's recipient is Sister Mary herself to relieve tJ1esuffer~g of the behalf of those less fortunate in con- Dinnerwillbeserved.Aturkeywithall Scullion, president of Project poor." .,, temporary society is a shining con- the trimmingswill be free for all stu- HOME. For this day, Cabrini will take a otinuation of St. Cabrini's legacy," dents,facultyandstaff.

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From 6-8,therewillbe a Graduate/ release, Scullion was selected photo by supplied by Public Relations place classes wit\! Spirit Day activiChr'is Monaghan, senior, said, "I ContinuingEducationReceptioninthe for the award because she is ties. Oasses will resume at 4:30 p.m. think the topic for Spirit Day is okay, WidenerGatheringArea. recognized throughout the Del- Sister Mary Scullion, R.S.M., Cabrini Spirit Day stresses the but it's tough to get students here. If At 6:30, there will be a Cabrini aware Valley for tireless work founder of Project HOME importance of Cabrini's history as Iwasn'trequired,l'dbeatworkorat AlumniBasketballgameintheGym. on behalf of homeless and dis"These are the people who well as the life of Cabrini College home."

At the same time there will be a advantaged women. Scullion fall through the cracks because Here is the list of events for the lecture given by Barbara Robinson, founded Project HOME in 1989 of mental illness, substance upcoming Spirit Day. author of the ''Best ChristmasPageant to serve the homeless of Philaabuse or a combination of both," On Monday night, Nov. 8, a bon- Ever,"abookandanHBOmovieabout delphia.

O'Brien said. "Our services infire and pep rally to kick off Spirit homeles.schildrenwhoputonaChristProject HOME's director of clude health care, education reDay will be held on the soccer field. mas education and advocacy, Will sources and employment. We Everyone is invited to come and start art donated by Marl< Melko O'Brien, said the organization off the celebration. supplied by Public Relations focuses on the chronically Read about the changes in more SCULLION on pg. 8 At 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 9, more SPIRIT on pg. 8 homeless.

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th,;y effect your life. Also, Provost gives plans for year.

ll'PERS.pgs2 & 3 Students search for the meaning of life through personal reflection.

ll'SPORTSpg.10 Catch all the excitement of the second Midnight Madness and the people who made it happen.

Week at a Glance ...

FRIDAY el'8p.m.Fall Theater Production in the Red Cloud Coffee House. e/'9:30-11:30 p.m. Cabrini Casino in the WCGA

SATURDAY SUNDAY e1'8p.m.Fall Theater Production in the Red Cloud Coffee House

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Mass will be held in the chapel

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAYTHURSDAY e/'9:00 p.m.

Bonfire on the soccer field

el'Cabrini Spirit Day. See above story and your mailboxes for more details.

e1'7p.m.Meeting for anyone interested selling yearbooks in the Newsroom

e/'10 p.m. Lip Sync Contest WCGA

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Editorial

Friday, Nov. 5, 1993

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SGA seeks student input Rain washes out Life Series There is no doubt that SGA plans fantastic legal parties. Issues have been addressed and executed in an effective manner. Currently the executive board is in the spotlight, as the board decides whether to hold open elections or place the current vice president at the helm of the organization.

As stated in the SGA constitution, the vice president "shall assume the presidency of the Association if the president resigns or is removed from his/ her position." It is unclear whether the vice president will become the permanent SGA president or if open elections will be held.

If the students of Cabrini are adamant about holding open elections, they must voice their opinions to the executive board. After all, the board cannot read minds. Student input will help the board better represent the college community.

On Monday, Nov. 1, WYBF presented Phone-in Forum, with members of the board as guests. On the program, the vice president announced she will officially take the president's position, as dictated by the constitution.

However, in last week's Loquitur, SGA stated that open elections would be held for a new president. Why did SGA say this if the constitution instructs otherwise? In order to hold an open election, is an amendment to the constitution needed?

SGA promises a decision will be made at this Sunday's meeting of the executive board. Hopefully, the final decision, whatever it may be, will clear up the confusion.

How can the board make a proper decision about the new SGA president if no one offers their opinions? The board has asked for student input, so students must respond to the request.

After all, SGA begins with the word "student."

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WYBF put in overtime this weekend as Midnight Madness kicked off the basketball season. Play-by-play coverage made the listeners feel as if they were part of the festivities, while late-night DJs played the best in alternative music.

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The blood drive helped others in need, and it would not have been possible without the blood donors. The people who participated enjoyed fresh donuts and the feeling of self-gratification.

Everyone who attended SGA' s Halloween Legal Party, dressed in their holiday best. The costumes exhibited by the students represented imagination and creativity. Congratulations to Steve Czech, as the irresistable Boy George, for winning first prize.

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Six. We reminiscedabout my brothereating 14 pancakes at a time, when he was younger,and Heather selectedpicturesfromSassyandThe Welcomatto McAllister, hang aroundthe room.I promisedI'd bring her a Editor in Lindrosposter.

Jessicawas exhaustedand hadto contendwith Chief spontaneousbleedingfrom herarms, becauseher bloodwas not clotting,but was incrediblycalm.

Althoughshe detestedneedles,the IV unit did not seemto faze her.

Lastyear,ifsomeonehadtoldmethePhillies Iwilltreasuretheaftemoonbecauselwasableto would make it to the World Series and then say good-byeto Jessicamyself.I kissedher on her lose, I would have been shattered. rightcheekand said''Bye, Jess.I'll seeyousoon."

No other loss could snap my family's Shesaid,"All right." heartstringsmoreseverely.Nothingcouldtopthat ThenI leftthe room. pain.

Thatnightthe PhilslosttheWorldSeries.

I was wrong.

Thenextday,Sunday,Oct.24,at11am.,Jessica My16-year-oldcousin,Jessica,andlhavebeen suffereda massivebrainhemorrhage. goingtoPhilliesandF1yersgarnessincethedaysof At6p.m.,Jessicawasdeclaredbraindead. buyingGamagePailKids'tradingcardsandplastic At 8 p.m.,Jessicadied. charmsforourpurplechainedneddaces.

Wealways Allthishappenedinthreedays.Now,Jcan'tget likedthesameFlyers,RickTocchet,Peterl.ez.el and in touchwithmy sister.I can't writeJessica.I can't Eric Lindros,of course,but we disagreedabout call.lrippedapartbybedroominsearchofanything Phils' catcherDarrenDaulton.Jessicathoughthe thatremindsmeofher.

Ifoundbirthdaycardsthatmy wasabum.Ithoughthewasagodwhoreallycould auntsentmebutJessicasignedandlooseleafletters hit.I endedup beingright!

Jessicawroteinpurplepen.IsetasideblurryphotoNot even Jessica's ridiculeof Daultoncould graphsofDaultonontheVet'sphanavisionbecause causea rift betweenus. Ourthree-and-a-halfyear Jessica was sitting beside me, in our 600 level agedifferenceneverseparatedus.Foraslongaslcanoutfieldseats,when I took the shots. rememberwehadsleep-oversateachother'shouses. For the funeral,I practiceda readingfrom the We wouldliein thesarnebedandstayupforhours Book of Wisdom. I advised my aunt on how tellingstoriesthatweclassifiedas "funny,'"'scary" Jessica's hair shouldbe done. I numbereda fresh or ''weird."Wewere alwayschastisedforwaking set of press-onnails so the undertakerwould not ouryoungerbrotherswithourlaughter. put them on the wrong fingers.

Actually,it was Jessica's high-pitchedyet airy People assure me there must be a reason for laughthatprovidedthenoise,sincelnormallywas Jessica's death, a reason my aunt and uncle had doubledoverinsilence,catchingmybreath.Jessicato bury their daughter. All I know is now I sleep deceivedpeopleby her quiet,unassumingnature. with a white bunny identical to the one my aunt Shereallywaswry,sarcasticandabsolutelyhilari- put in Jessica's white coffin. ous.WhenJessicatoldastory,shewouldloseherself I love you, Jess. in the tale and alwaysmanagedto convinceme it deservedto fit the''funny"category.

Jessica'shumorcarriedherthroughweekends workingat the potatobar at FranklinMills Mall.

Somehowshecouldcleanthe frierwithoutruining herreligiouslyapplied,glamour-lengthfakefinger-Editor in Chief: Heather McAllister nails.Hermascara,blackeyelinerandscarletlip,tickManaging Editor: Danielle DiMarco wereneversmudged,althoughI neverunderstood Perspectives Editor: Danielle DiMarco why she tried taming her curly, lightbrown hair Co-News Editor: Steve May undera scrunchie.Yearsof permshave mademe Co-News Editor: Kelly McDonald appreciateJessica'snaturalcurls.

Jessica'stalentasastudentalsowasnatural,evenFeatures Editor: Gary White though she preferredspendingtime at the mall Arts and Entertainment Editor: Gary White insteadofArchbishopRyanHighSchool.Shewas Sports Editor: Bob Macartney finiousaboutstrugglinginalgebraandespeciallyforCopy Editor: Doug Eppler gettingcutfromthefieldhockeyandsoftballtearns.

Writing Coach: Doug Eppler However,Jessicacontinuedplayingsoftballforthe loca!Torresdaleclub,eventhoughshedetestedthe Graphic Designer: Ambreen Alladin ''boring''outfieldandthef.actthatteenagegirlswereEditorial Cartoonist: Joe Opiela stuckplayingsoftballinsteadof"real"baseballwithBusiness Managers: Diane Osborn & Karen Szczurek theboys.

Photography Editors: Eric Barbuscia & Dawnielle Klopp I guess many would considerJessicato be a Photography Adviser: Dr. Carter Craigle typica116-year-oldjuniorinhighschool,butshewas not a typicalcousintome.l<X>nfildered hermyonly Adviser: Or. Jerome Zurek Staff: Shella Brady, Katina Corrao, Caroline Croley, sister.

Kelli Dougherty, Christina Feehan, Ronette Holt, Richard OnThursday,Oct.21,Jessicaleftforschoolas Jasper, Margaret Maio, Regina Miller, Renee Brian Slatkowski, Catherine Smotherman, usual.Theonlydifferencewasthebruisesthat,fornoRozniatoskl, Jane Van lngen, Timothy Wonson, Celene Wright, Diane Wrobleski apparentreason,hadbrokenout all over herbody thatmoming.

Photography Staff: Caroline Croley, Kendra Martin Aftermy auntJanicecalledour familydoctor, Loquitur is published weekly during the school year by Jessicapromptlywaspulledoutofschoolandtaken students of Cabrini College, Radnor, PA 19087. Phone: 2 t 5-971-8412. Subscription price Is $25 per year and is toOrildren'sHospitalinPhiladelphia. included in the benefits secured by tuition and student That night,Jessicawas diagnosedwith acute fees. mylogenousleukemia.

Thisseverestrainaffectsthe Loqultur welcomes letters to the editor. Latters should be signed and the authorship known to the editors. However, if the bonemarrowandpreventsthebloodfromclotting. writer wishes, and the editor agrees, the writer's name may be off the letter upon publication and an inscription inserted Doctorstold my cousin she would be in the left such as "name wlthheld at the request of the writer.• Letters hospitalforat leastthreemonths.My auntinsisted should be typed, double-spaced, and no more than 300 words in length. If a letter is too long for the available space, the JessicawouldbehomeforChristmas. editor may edit or condense t Letters to the editor should be submitted by noon on Mondays.

Afterspendingherfirst24 hoursin the isolated chamber of Orildren's oncologyunit, Jessica's The editorials and opinions published in Loquitur are the views ol the student editorial staff and the Individual chemotherapybegan. writers and the entire student body or the faculty and IleftcampustovisitJessicainthehospital.We not administration. spentSaturdayaftemoontogethermakingfunofthe Loquitur is established as a forum for student expression clownswho visitedthe room and predictingthe and as a voice in the uninhibited, robust, free and open outcomeof thatnight'sPhils' WorldSeriesGrune discussion of Issues.

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Uplifting search for family origin stirs emotions within Brian Siatkowski, staff writer

'"Even God cannot change the nst." -Agathon. "Nicomachean thics.'' \1y childhood fears and ne transition into adulthood have been marred by the unethical denial of who I am. I do not even know .vho my parents are. L like quiet athers. am adopted.

The dusty smell of our classroom still lingers. My innocence ·vas still alive: it trickled out in glue .md crayons. Mrs. Whetlick stood n the front of 15 ritalin-tamed kids.

The spelling workbooks hung onto the sides of our desks. A few kernels of corn from our competitive bingo game still were idle on the slippery, waxed floor. By third grade, I was so good at peeling glue off my hands that I began making facial masks.

She would smile when we would draw stick-figured pictures of her, over-exaggerating her facial hair.

She bent forward like an old tree and at the beginning of each month, the heinous smell of Avon would drip from her body.

Today, we were doing our family shrub (only the talented ones had trees.) I was glued up and carried an aroma that padded my jeans. Well, my shrub was finished and my family, in their smiles, look cramped and constipated.

"Brian," Mrs. Whetlick barked, "are these really your family pictures?"

Even with a bad reputation, this was as offensive as third grade could get.

"Uh-huh," I whimpered'.

So. the secret was out. She knew. '\low the whole school would find out. They'll probably send me home, I thought.

In some sacred way, Mrs. Whetlick was a saint. She held my secret, but it pierced my head, and I had to confide in my best friend.

He really didn't understand much about it, yet seemed sincere when he asked where my parents were.

And in truth, I didn't know.

"Adopted," Steven pointed to my pasty pictures, "Those pictures aren't your mom and dad?"

After trying to explain the subject for a futile five minutes, he got bored with it, and we continued our pencil fight.

In terms of trust, it was trashed.

According to Steven, when we got into a fight over something on the basketball court, I was trashed.

What if it were true, what ifmy real Mom and Dad didn't want me? If they did, as Steven pointed out, leave me whining in a plastic bag next to a dumpster. Gosh, I must have been such an ugly baby.

Somehow, third grade passed

or, in better words, I passed third grade. I decided in middle school that things were better than the previous rejection. I dreamed. Hard, real dreams of my father coming to get me. He was a baseball star. I could feel it. My mom was probably a model or something, and they were unmarried at the time.

Their parents probably made them give me up. They were definitely coming back. I will be rich and go to watch my dad play ball. I thought.

Once I hit senior high. realizing that all is not good and discovering there is more hate than love. the lonely nights found me sleepless.

Mymomisawhore. Shewalksinto bars. now carrying condoms in her tiny purse.. A tight mini-skirt and V-neck blouse highlights her intents to every low-life that crawls out of the shadows. My pop probably got her drunk, and left. not even remembering her name or taking off his construction boots.

"You have your dad's eyes," or "You 're smartJike your mom," tells me nothing. I'm 21 now. Both my adoptive parents know I want, more than to taste air, to find my parents.

I have tried since my eighteenth birthday to find out who they are.

All I can get is my birth records scarred with White Out. Baby Snow. Maybe that' my real name.

Brian Buttafuoco. It has sort of a nice ring to it.

Sometimes I envision they are dead. I read about train crashes and wonder if they were on one. I hear about murders and drunk driving accidents.

Maybe they were Davidians? That means it is over. I will never find them. Never watch my mother smile. Never hear my father laugh.

If they are dead, it is the state and the adoption agencies I blame. The people who make the laws, supposedly "to protect the rights of the birth parents," were never adopted.

Just as President Clinton will never have to worry about being sent to Mogadishu. They will never smell my blood or feel the discontent in my enraged chest.

I open the screen door to the beaten-up row house. and the old unshaved man on the sofa holds a bottle of Old Fleishmans whiskey.

The football game is way too loud, the couch entirely too close to the television. "So you found me, now what?" he complains, "What do you want, huh?"

I will turn around, like I do in all these visions, and leave him right where he sat for the whole 21 years of my life. Where he sat when I won the state wrestling title and an NCAA tournament. Leave him right where he sat when I graduated high school and when I needed advice that only he could give. I will turn around and will not be able to look at him, because he didn't care enough about me to even let me know he was still alive. Where was he when my heart was broken?

Fixing the reception on his black and white TV?

My feelings are deep, and being adopted has evoked several traits in my flow through life. I find that I turn away from anything based on faith. Religion and relationships are troubling to me, and I have a hard time accepting "belief' in anything.

This the sure path to self-destruction. I feel the adoptee should hold the right that every other human possesses. The right to know who their parents are. I'm no slave.

I am not an auctioned-off unit that, when I tum five years old, the agency will take 25 percent off my ticketed value. She could have been raped. My mom might have been raped and I, the proud son of a rapist. The dirty claws of reality dig into my head every bleak morning. Yet, I feel I am old enough to cope with it. Even if it was incest.

Even if it was murder. I cannot go forward when I do not know where I am from.

My friend and I were at a bar the other night. The drinks flowed easy, as they always do. l thought about the possibility that I may be a hereditary alcoholic, but soon passed it off as an excuse. The point being, I am weakened by the risk of unknown things, not just loneliness, but the injustice that I could have inherited.some ge.netic.health.prohlem that could be prevented, and it scares me to think, in today's society, that people pass off their origins so lightly. Well, I did tip the man who was keeping up the cleanliness of the rest room a dollar. He kind of had my nose.

"All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights." Anonymous. Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) Article I.

!Letters Treasurer clarifies statementin editorial To the Editor: In your Oct. 29 editorial on the SGA, there was a major part of it that was •.vrittenout of context. As I said on Phone-in-Forum from WYBF on Monday, Oct. 25, "The president of SGA is no different than the president of the United States." But what you did not write was what I said after that. I said "the president of the United States is popularly elected, as was Michael Tims as president of SGA" I did not say what you went onto say in your editorial. Since when can the Loquitur put quotes in an editorial and then twist it around to mean something else. As I worked on the Loquitur last year, I never remem-

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ber this being a practice.

As for Michael Tims, hasn't the guy been through enough? He resigned for personal reasons. We, as a campus, don't have the right to know what they were. There was no SGA cover-up, despite what many people think. The Loquitur should realize there are two sides to every story. Yes, the purpose of an editorial is to take a stand. But not to lash out at someone before they have all the facts. Legally. you can get off with this. But morally. it is wrong. I think the Loquitur should get busy with real news and not waste their time on speculation.

Kevin Ohlandt. senior.

SGA treasurer

Editors' note: The following lists teams covered so far in Loquitur, and how often they were covered: Soccer-4 stories Tennis-3 stories Volleyball-5 stories Cross Country-2 stories Field Hockey-3 stories & 1 cartoon In addition, the 1993-1994 Intercollegiate Schedule lists no field hockey games between Oct. 13 and Nov.I, 1993.

The sports editor tries to be fair to every team on this campus but because of limited space, that is not always possible.

Field Hockey SGA demands member responds to recognition resignation To the Editor: article Last week, the women's field hockey team successfully completed their 6-9-3 season. This record reflects the hard work. dedication and improvement that were portrayed by the 16 team players and the two loyal coaches. Since last year, the field hockey team has doubled their wins and has lost to their opponents by no more than two goals. We also played numerous overtimes in which the Lady Cavs showed their ability to persevere, and in most cases, dominate their opponent. Also, due to the increase in enrollment and recruiting, our team welcomed nine new and experienced players. All of the above mentioned are ambitions that have made all 18 of us proud to be a part of Cabrini's athletic department.

The reason we are writing this letter is to voice our extreme disappointment in the Loquitur staff for not recognizing our accomplishments. In the past six issues, the sports section has only covered the hockey team in two issues. Within these two issues there were four articles written on the team and its progress. Two of these four articles only involved our team because (A) one of our players (whom we are very proud of!) was named Athlete of the Month. and (B) the feature article of the sports section focused on all of the Fall sports which would naturally include field hockey.

In previous years the hockey team has had similar problems with the Loquitur. Last year, in fact, we had to force publication of an article that centered on the team. This article was poorly written and should have never gone to press, however, it was the only way to get recognition for the team. We feel that our team is just as important as any other on this campus, and we feel that we deserve more credit for our achievements.

Sincerely Disappointed, The 1993 Women's Field Hockey Team

To the Editor: As I read last week's Loquitur I was both frustrated and highly disappointed. I am very aggravated that not only was I misquoted, but you published misleading information to the students. I chose to write this letter because in years past. my experience with the Loquitur has been cooperative and rewarding.

I will now take this opportunity to inform the student body, and the writers of the Loquitur, of my unedited response to Michael Tims' resignation. When I was asked if I thought Michael's leaving SGA would help or hurt the organization I offered my opinion that it would be both hurtful and helpful.

My impression ofa newsworthy article is one that provides accurate information without discrediting the interviewee. By the Loquitur not publishing my full statement, they made me look like I was strongly in favorofMichael 'sresignation. This is an untrue statement.

It is difficult for me to comprehend why a reporter does not supply full information when she is equipped with a tape recorder during the interview. I feel this reporter was careless in her presentation, yet she is not the only one at fault. Since September, I have been misquoted at least two times prior to this article. It is very discouraging for me to continue to make comments to the Loquitur if they are going to be used inappropriately.

Sincerely, Beth Mulvihill, senior, social activities chairperson, SGA executive board

~orrectiod The Oct. 29 Week at a Glance stated WYBF hosted Midnight Madness. SGA hosted the event, in addition to WYBF.

Friday, Nov. 5, 1993

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more SCULLION from 1 neighborhood.

This is illegal, unjust and immoral, according to Project HOME. Project HOME has.asked Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell to resolve the zoning conflict.

According to O'Brien, all the mayor has to do is declare 1515 Fairmount Avenue a reasonable accommodation.

If the mayor decides the side yard accommodates for backyard space, the conflict would end.

The mayor has refused to grant Project HOME's request.

"We fear the mayor is under the political influence of our opposition," O'Brien said. "We have had over 3,000 of our supporters write the mayor, but he claims he cannot make the declaration himself."

O'Brien also said City Council President John Street publicly supports the Spring Garden Civic Association, even though Project Home is not even located in Spring Garden.

In response to the dispute, the United States Department of Justice is suing the Spring Garden Civic Association and the City of Philadelphia for trying to block Project HOME. The hearing will take place in federal court and be presided by Judge Pollack. A decision is expected within the week, O'Brien said.

"We feel our legal rights should be vidicated," O'Brien said. "We think we will win the case."

work to break the cycle of homelessness."

O'Brien emphasized Project HOME is not a shelter but instead provides permanent housing.

Those living in the 48 permanent units have completed at least one year of recovery. They are mentally stable and financially able, O'Brien said.

"We offer a continuum of care," O'Brien said, "beginning with street outreach. We then give emergency shelter, transitional housing and, eventually, permanent housing."

Despite the work of Project HOME, the organization may be shut down. Two groups, the Spring Garden Civic Association and the Francisville Neighborhood Advisory Council, have opposed Project HOME for three years because they consider Project HOME to be a shelter.

According to an editorial in the Philadelphia Inquirer printed on February 15, 1993, protesters claim the area surrounding 15th Street and Fairmount Avenue, Project HOME's location, is overburdened with halfway houses, group homes, shelters and public housing. Those at Project HOME believe they are victims of prejudice.

"This is about stereotyping and stirring up prejudice," O'Brien said. "It is a violation of our civil rights."

The conflict supposedly concerns a simple zoning law about backyard space.

However, Project HOME believes the opposition groups are trying to bar formerly homeless, mentally disabled and recovering persons from living in the

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by Kelli Dougherty staff writer

The search for the newly created position of dean of graduate studies and continuing education is underway.

Previously this position was held by two individuals, Dr. Midge Leahy, dean of continuing education, and Dr. Jack McGovern, director of graduate studies.

However, both Leahy and McGovern have resigned on July 1 and since then an administrative decision to combine the two divisions under one head has been made.

According to Dr. Thomas Boeke, chairman of the search committee, the decision to combine the two positions was due to the relatively small size of the programs. He also cited fiscal prudence.

At present, the continuing education staff are maintaining existing dayto-day responsibilities, which greatly reduces the need for a dean.

Boeke said, "The-day-to-day operations are already manageable. We are looking for someone not so much to help deal with day- to day operations of those offices but to help bring us vision, leadership, change, innovation, educational background, experience and wisdom."

According to Kathy Benner, Acting Coordinator of Graduate Studies, the first meeting concerning the search for a new dean was conducted Monday, October 25 by Dr. Boeke, who is Chair-

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The staff have added to their responsibilities to get things done and everyone has been working hard to keep services going for students," said Benner.

This transition has not had a great impact on the students of these divisions. According to Boeke, there a has not been any significant problems due to the lack of heads of the two programs.

"I can assure without qualification or reservation that not a single student has brought to mu attention a single problem with regard to a dean in either graduate or continuing education offices. Further, not a single staff in either office has alerted to me an ·existence to a single student who has brought to their attention there," said Boeke.

Bob Marble, continuing education student, said, "I just enrolled in September and I wasn't aware that there wasn't a dean, I was never told of the fact."

Other continuing education students never had any associations with the dean since they have been enrolled at Cabrini.

Denise Whelan, fifth semester continuing education student, said, "I've only dealt with advisors in continuing education, I didn't even know there was a dean of continuing education."

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Cabrini Citizen Mother Ursula Infante

Foundress tells life story the college?

I was in adnrinistration---thepresidentof the college.

HowareyouinvolvedwithCabriniCollege Can you tell me aboutyour early life?

I willtellyou a storyaboutmybecominga nun. now?

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by Margaret Maio staff writer

Two hours from the 110 rolling acres of Cabrini is a world where the ruby slippers from the'· Wizard of Oz" and Archie Bunker's chair exist in reality. The plane that the Wright brothers flew hangs from the ceiling next to a replica of a United States spaceship.

A giant squid inhabits a space next to a lifesize humpback whale. Where is this world?

It is the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. The Smithsonian is the country's largest compilation of museums, featuring everything from animals to the American automobile. The three most popular museums are Natural History, Air and Space, and American History.

All of the museums are located on what is called the "mall." The mall is a long stretch of grass that extends from the Capitol building to the Washington Monument. Housed on either side of the mall are the Smithsonian buildings.

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Air and Space The Air and Space museum is probably the most popular museum with the under-30 crowd. The museum chronicles the history of flight in the world, beginning with the Wright brothers' monumental flight in North Carolina.

There are many different areas in this museum. Both world wars have a walkthrough area that includes replicas of planes and people.

The area of the museum devoted to space travel has expanded over the years to include a replica of Apollo and the space shuttle.

There are even miniaturized space ships that

"The Wizard of Oz s" Dorothyhas her ruby red slipperson displayat one of the Smithsonian Institutes in Washington 1

may be toured, allowing the visitor to glimpse the life of an astronaut.

The air and space museum also offers an IMax theater. The movie "To Fly," which has been shown at the museum for over 10 years, still runs daily. Other IMax films can also be seen for a nominal fee.

Natural History Upon entering the Museum of Natural History, the visitor is greeted by a one-story replica of the woolly mammoth, an early ancestor of the elephant. The museum is filled with the wonders of the world, both living and dead.

One of the most spectacular sights in this museum is the Hope Diamond, the largest diamond in the world. This and other precious stones can be seen in their gems and minerals exhibit.

The dinosaur exhibit is one of the most fascinating, offering life-size fossilizations of various dinosaurs. The tyrannosaurus rex is the largest and perhaps the scariest. The museum continues to search the world over for additions to the dinosaur exhibit.

Life underwater is captured in an exhibit that is located in a long hallway that has been painted blue and has various species of fish suspended from the ceiling. This gives the visitor the sensation of being underwater with the animals.

A history of man can be found in the museum, beginning with the caveman, and chronicling man's existence up into the 20th century.

American History The museumof AmericanHistorysounds like another walk through the pages of a history book, with presidents and wars as the focal point. But this museum focuses upon

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the American way of life instead of simple facts.

There is an entire exhibit devoted to the entertainment industry. The ruby slippers, Fonzie's leather jacket, Archie Bunker's chair, and other icons of the industry are on display here.

The gowns worn by first ladies Eleanor Roosevelt and Jacqueline Kennedy can be seen, as well as those of other famous first ladies.

Downstairs in the museum is a tribute to modern conveniences. Different versions of

blenders, juicers and toasters are gathered here in one place.

The American history museum is a com-

pilation of pop American culture, from the television to what the first ladies are wearing.

This museum is a different walk down memory lane.

The Smithsonian museums are free to the public and are located in the heart of Washington, D.C. They can be reached from Cabrini by following 95 south to 495 south, and then onto 50 west and straight on into the city. Signs point the way to the Smithsonian.

A day trip is ideal for visiting the museums, although hotel accommodations are readily available once in the city for a longer visit.

John FlynnvisitsCabrini

by Brian Siatkowski staff wnter

A man stood in line at the Wigwam, gathering a dollar's worth of change to pay for a peach Snapple. The dimple on his chin and dusty brown hair were clues that this was John Flynn.

Flynn has been voted, by local bars, as the number one entertainer on the Main Line and still had to buy his own drinks while performing at Cabrini College.

Flynn grew up in Ridley Park, Delaware County, and graduated from Temple University with a degree in political science. For a couple of years, Flynn spent time writing songs in Nashville, Tennessee. He taught himself to play the guitar and writes all of his country/folk style lyrics.

Flynn said his lyrics are influenced by Bob Dylan and Kris Khristopherson. He also said the main reason he is in the entertainment business is for the money and the freedom. "I found out I could make money playing the guitar," Flynn said.

Marianne Defruscio, director of student activities, put together the event after watching Flynn perform in Avalon, N.J. at the Princeton Bar & Grill.

In the past, Flynn has opened for Stephen Stills, George Strait and the Gatlin Brothers.

He usually can be found playing at local bars, including Jocelyn's in Media, the Lion Share in Exton, and the Oyster Bar in Marshalton.

He currently has two CD's available at Border's Books and 21st Century Sound in Bryn Mawr, his premiere, entitled "From This Hardbox of Time," and his latest, "Haunted by the Ghost of a Chance."

Flynn said the themes in his songs are,

"Somewhere between love and death with a few laughs thrown in."

At 9 p.rn., Flynn was politely thrown out of the wigwam.

He casy_allywalked past several people, stopping and talking to those who faithfully followed him around.

Flynn stood on the wooden platform in the Widener Center Gathering Area and looked around, seemingly expecting more faces. A small group of people huddled in the back right of the room over free popcorn, free soft drinks and SO-centbeers foaming from a keg of Busch Light. He laid his right hand on the front of his acoustic guitar and gave it a test strum.

Flynn began his first set of songs with an appropriate original, "Big Fish in a Little Bowl." His descriptive lyrics immediately settled in with his visual image of a white sleeveless Tee-shirt, black vest and worn blue-jeans.

The glass behind Flynn shamelessly reflected the bare room.

In between songs, Flynn provided an entertaining and humorous dialogue. Flynn and his guitar held off the emptiness of the room, like they had a private joke to share.

Slowly, people began moving in. By 9:30, 35 people have moved into the gathering area to listen to Flynn's humorous, but sometimes sensitive, lyrics. "Baby, You Look Better in the Dark" tells of the time Flynn was performing in a bar and saw a girl with the only light coming from a 25-watt light bulb in the bathroom and took her outside into the light.

"Jimmy Buffet," a group of people shouted.

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John Flynn goes acoustic in the Widener Center Lecture Hall on Oct. 28 Flynn played off their remarks by saying, "Thank you. I get mistaken for him a lot."

FlynnfinallyperformedacoverofBuffet's "Margaritaville" and also Gartp Brook's "I Got Friends in Lowly Places." Even though his covers were well done, his originals sometimes evoked more response due to their poetic lyrics.

As the evening moved on, conversations throughout the crowd almost overthrew Flynn, but he held his ground by admitting he wrote and performed the Lionel Kiddie City theme song and by doing an impersonation of Kermit the Frog.

Flynn's performance was "Well worth the trip from Widener University," sophomore Jen Keller said.

The main buzz around the room was, "It's about time," as Evan Hollander said. "The kids on the Main Line are into grunge and alternative and are scared to come see someone like Flynn."

Jennifer Dale, sophomore, agreed. "The school hasn't had anyone like him before. I like it!"

During his show, Flynn said that the reason he came to Cabrini was "the ratio, man."

He was speaking of the male/female enrollment ratio.

Throughout the night, Flynn revolved around the slow tempos, country influence and folk lyrics, and successfully brought the unfamiliar together.

In one of his lyrics, Flynn described himself the best. "It's my job to be different than the rest. It's my job to be better than the best."

By the end of the night, people were walking by Flynn, out the double-doors of the WCGA. Flynn stood still playing almost three hours later. He stood content in the end, in the midst of a hazy, smoke-filled room where he faded successfully back to the bar scene.

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right thing to do.

Beavis and Butthead has been on the airwaves for over a year and has become something of a cult classic. David Letterman makes references to the show on his late night program, and the characters have been on the covers of"Newsweek" and "Rolling Stone."

by Margaret Maio Senior Allen Guesto enjoys watching the staHwrder show. He likes the darker humor the show The age of the '90s has ushered forth employs.

"When you want to laugh, there are the many controversies: the Clinton health plan, Simpsons," Guesto said. "But life is a lot Somalia and "Beavis and Butthead." The darker that the Simpsons, and Beavis and latter is a cartoon television show aired on Butthead are pla)'ing upon this."

Music Television, or MTV. Guesto thought the decision of MTV to MTV recently announced that the 7 p.m. push up the air-time was a good one. He said airing of "Beavis and Butthead" will be canceled and· all references to fire will be cut the show is really geared toward an older from the show. This comes in the wake of a audience, and young children should not be startling accusation from a woman in Morane, watching the show.

Junior Meredith Hinkle agrees the show is Ohio.

The woman apparently blames the televi- meant for an older audience, but said chilsion show for the death of her 2-year-old dren do not know that. "They only see the daughter. She alleges that her 5-year-old son cartoon on the television," Hinkle said.

Hinkle said the more she watches the started playing with matches after watching episodes of"Beavis and Butthead." The son show, the more she thinks it is funny.

Why do so many people find Beavis and apparently set fire to his house, killing his 2Butthead so controversial? The answer lies year-old sister.

MTV does not accept blame for the inci- in the content of the show. Two adolescent boys spend their time listening to acid rock dent.

Jody Wagner, a mother of two from De- .and looking for ways to get stoned.

Occasionally they will display cruelty to von, is concerned about such programming being accessible to young children. Al- animals, and they are also known to play with though she monitors what her daughters watch frre. The two characters do not merely strike at home, she is worried that other mothers matches, though. They use aerosol cans and matches to create "blowtorches." might not be so discerning.

"My daughters are my life, and I think In one episode, they hear on the news that MTV has. a responsibility to the public," a popular cold remedy will get them stoned.

Wagner said. "They should not air the show The two characters proceed to go to their doctor, pretending to have a cold and hoping as early as they do."

The televisim;i show can now be seen at to receive the medicine.

Parents are not the only people expressing 10:30 p.m. and will run for a full hour. An MTV spokesperson said the move was the concern over Beavis and Butthead. Capitol

Hill has voiced concern about the message the show is sending.

Cable operators and newspaper columnists have also complained that too many children have access to the show, and they may have put pressure on MTV to push up the time.

Despite the controversy surrounding the show, Beavis and Butthead are as strong as

ever. Just walk through a high school or college campus. Strains of "fire, fire, uh ..uh ..uh," can be heard from the students as they laugh about the most recent episode.

Perhaps Beavis and Butthead are the calling card of the '90s.

According to Guesto, "Everyone knows someone like Beavis.or Bullhead."

Students voice their opinion of "Beverly Hills" dreams on a blind date. Kelly breaks-up with managing &perspectives editor Dylan to date the president of a fraternity.

Andrea loses her virginity to her resident As "Pomp and Circumstance" echoed director and Steve guzzles as much beer his throughout the campus of West Beverly High liver will allow.

Basically, this represents your all-AmeriSchool, students prepared themselves for college life. And that is where the new fall can college scene with one exception. You season of "Beverly Hills 90210" has begun. are not dealing with your average students.

First-year student Rose Rodner said these Many people wondered how a popular television show could change its focus from characters do not suffer typical college proba brat packing image to mature, independent lems. "They never talk about homework or college students. papers," Rodner said. She also questioned The scene may have shifted to California how Donna, David and Kelly could be living University, but the ideals are still the same. in a fully furnished apartment.

Crystal Valentine, first-year student, said Your typical, controversial topic is estabthey can afford the apartment because they lished and solved within one hour.

An example of this type of writing was are from Beverly Hills. Valentine also shared when Dylan was carjacked and found com- the same opinion as Rodner about the issue of fort in the purchase of a band gun. Before the homework. "It is more fun than work," show can close, he comes to the conclusion Valentine said. his violent behavior could threaten the lives Andrea may be the only exception to the rule. She prides herself on her dedication to of those he loves.

In all actuality, it may take a little longer her education. Only, this season she breaks than one hour to solve all of life's problems. out of her nerdy persona and begins living "It is far out of the realm of reality," Junior life on the wild side, so wild , in fact, that she Matt Craig said. Craig does not watch 90210 will have to pay for her sexual rendezvous with her resident director. because it seems mindless.

Arthur Young, English professor, said Donna and David become "stiffs" on the radio graveyard shift. Brenda accepts a job this semester Andrea will have a pregnancy with her father and meets the man of he to deal with. "Do we want pregnant college

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students on TV?" Young said.

Young also said these students are always partying and never worry about homework.

"Adolescents see these people as role models," he said. As forthe parents, Young said, "The Walsh parents have more problems in one day than in a lifetime."

Kevin Besemer, sophomore, said he wished he had parents like the Walshs'. He described them as calm and relaxed. Besemer has not been able to watch 90210 this semester because of his work and Wednesday night classes.

Chris Lear, first-year student, has too many priorities and too much work to watch 90210.

Lear has made the Melrose switch because 90210 is on too early.

Steph Casinelli, first-year student, said "Melrose Place" took 90210's place. "The people are more down to Earth," she said. As for 90210, Casinelli catches it when she can.

"I never watch the whole thing," Casinelli said.

As for the never ending sagas that keep viewers glued to their seats, well the adhesive may need to be a little stronger. Fans have focused their interests else where, as with the case of the World Series.· Rodner said she tuned out on 90210 during the World Series. And her roommate,

Amy Carmichael, first-year student, said she used to like the show, but she just can't watch it anymore. Carmichael said they all changed.

Dominic Buonsante, first-year student, said the show is fake because it is not reality.

"The show gets on my nerves," Buonsante said. "The girls are fake and Kelly is snotty and not pretty-at all," he said.

Donna is the reason why Besemer tunes into 90210. "She's hot and that is why I watch it," he said. Besemer said all the girls on the show are cute.

Many fans will disagree with the adjective "cute" to describe Brenda Walsh, played

by Shannon Doherty.

She has been placed in the hot seat in the past two years, as she is constantly smeared throughout the media. Brenda hate mail has become the most popular, while the more obscure novelty Brenda-hate albums continue to make a profit for the small entrepreneurs.

While the characters try to find their place within the heart of college life, devoted fans will tune in every week to watch the problem du jour. Leave it to Cindy and Jim Walsh to find the answers for any and all situations.

They must have taken tips from Carol and Mike Brady.

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NEWS

Provostsharesgoalsfor future

by Rich Jasper staff writer

Dr. Thomas Boeke sits behind his desk, sorting through a stack of papers that has just been placed in his incoming mail bin.

From outside his office window, the splendor of autumn calls to him, inviting him to forget, at least for the moment, the scheduled meetings with department heads, the scholarship information packets and the numerous amount of bills to be paid. But autumn will have to wait. There's too much to be done.

Boeke, Cabrini's new provost and academic dean, is responsible for the efficient and user-friendly management of academic affairs. "Academic affairs should serve the reasons why we(students, faculty and staft) came here," Boeke said.

These reasons may vary from day-today, but Boeke' s goal is to provide Cabrini students with the finest faculty available and help to create a better learning co_mmunity in every way he possibly can. At present, one of Boeke' s most pressing tasks involves registration for the 1994 spring semester. He hopes to make this process more simple and concise, which includes the greater accessibility of advisers for the students.

Boeke also hopes to serve the increasingly complex clientele who come to Cabrini each year. The provost, according to Boeke, should be an advocate for the very special and diverse needs of the "traditional" college student, both resident and commuter, as well as the returning adult and graduate students. It is his view that every student will bring with them a richness they can contribute to the intellectual conversation of the classroom.

"Cabrini may appear to be and will continue to evolve into a more complex mixture," Boeke said. "As it becomes more complex, the administration and faculty should respond in new ways to the students

photo by Caroline Croley

Dr. Thomas Boeke, provost, has been very active in the college's academic life.

with new times, pedagogies and venues."

And just as the student population becomes more complex, so does the world in which we live. Boeke, along with the faculty and staff, want to pre_parestudents for meaningful careers in the 21st century by way of a liberal education and experience both inside and outside of the classroom.

"We have to prepare current students to become part of the world and prepare them to work in occupations that do not now exist," Boeke said. One way is to provide new tech-

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- Liturgyon Homelesness Noon. Blue and White picnic in Cafe.

1:U p.m. - Comedy Troupein the Red aoud CoffeeHouse.

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nology and greater media and computer opportunities. Co-op and service-oriented programs, built into Cabrini's academic curriculum, will also be beneficial and provide learning objectives for students.

Happy to be working with a college that values a liberal education, Boeke sees himself as a traffic cop in the middle of a busy section during rush hour, making sure that the "traffic" atCabriniisflowingthewayitoughttobe. "All academic services should be efficient and current," Boeke said, "Students have to have

more SPIRIT from 1 pageant, in the Widener Lecture Hall.

At 8, the 14th annual Basketball Game will be played in the Gym. This an interasquad game where the Cabrini Men's Basketball team is evenly split.

Finally, at 9:30, the Red Cloud Coffee House will have its grand opening in the Grace Hall Theatre.

The Red Cloud Coffee House is a new gathering place for students to exhibit their talents.

That night, the Comedy Troupe, as well

access; they are the center of this college."

Although he admits he spends a great deal of his time thinking about the Cabrini community, Boeke is able to relax and pursue a great number of interests through traveling, reading poetry and literature and even writing an opera. "I've also been known to swing a golf club and yell 'fore,"' Boeke said.

He also values the time spent with his family, especially the time spent in the kitchen. "I love to cook. My wife likes the fact that I do," he said. "She couldn't find a grocery store!"

Yet perhaps more meaningful than the afternoon spent on the golf course or on the beach reading a good book, Boeke values a good sense of humor. "Humor in my own life is important and crucial," he said. "It seeks to understand others."

Zita Derham, Boeke's administrative assistant, agreed, "Dr. Boeke has a good sense of humor," she said. "He's a very fair and considerate person."

Dr. Carter Craigie, a professor of English and communications, said Boeke has been doing a fine job as the new provost.

"I'm impressed," Craigie said. "He seems to care and takes the faculty's concerns to heart.''

Dr. M. L. Corbin Sicoli, professor of psychology, bas worked with Boeke on a few occasions. "I have found him very accessible," said Sicoli. "I have also found that he seems open to new ideas and is willing to work with you to find a common ground."

Junior Melissa Tobias, who had the opportunity to attend a speech made by Boeke during a college leadership conference, was pleased with what he said. "He seemed like he knew what he was doing, was informed about the college and seemed like he's going to make a difference here," Tobias said.

And it may just be Boeke's ability to make a "difference" that will help lead Cabrini into the next century. as other acts by members of the Cabrini community will be performed.

Jeanette Kern, sophomore, said, "I am looking forward to seeing Cabrini students getting together to learn more about the school and Mother Cabrini. I don't see it as a day off from classes but as a day of learning."

Students are not the only ones who would like to see a togetherness during this day.

Athletic Director John Dzik said, "Cabrini Spirit Day should be a day when everyone stops and we think about what Cabrini is all about."

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Friday, Nov. 5, 1993

Last week in the worldof news President Clinton declared federal emergencies in the counties of Los Angeles, Ventura, Riverside, Orange and San Diego. he factors leading to these devastating he six years of drought, heavy ummer with hardly any rain winds.

sanction threats.

by Sheila Brady staff writer

OTuesday, Oct. 26 - Canadians Vote to Change Governing Party In Toronto, Canadians voted in large numbers on Oct. 25 to oust the presently governing Conservative Party and return to governing under the Liberal Party.

This vote expressed the dissatisfaction that Canadians have with their high unemployment rate and budget deficits. □Wednesday, Oct. 27 -The Plan to Begin Sanctions is canceled by U.S. On Oct. 26, plans to begin trade sanctions with Japan were canceled. This was after Tokyo agreed to stop restrictions on foreign bidding for construction projects in its city.

These 100 year-old restrictions, have been disliked by American construction companies.

Japan's lift on the restrictions is a result of domestic political changes within the government, not fear of American

OThursday, Oct. 28 - Clinton's Health Plan Enters New Phase Act Two was produced ning a new phase in struggle for a new h The White Ho o ments that will upgovernme Accord in me have also se 1al se children cov ed by Medi also put limi n how m families will e to pay f miums.

- Israel presents the Gaza Strip ans next week to ~rlJ}ilitary troops from :Tfm~eutrhofu.ands of prisoners

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□Friday, 0~29 - Firefighters Begin to Gain Ground onDestructive Flames After 99,000 acr~of destruction, Soutlfern California firefighters gained some advantage on the 17 fires.

With the help of cooler air ~~OJfi""lf winds, 6,500 firefighters from all over the West fought to put a halt to the fires' advancements.

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woulq be the pullout of ps and Pale$1ine police will take ill begin i ·cho and end in the ank.

~ OSl!nday, Oc . 31 - Two People ,~ed in S!}oe>t-out In s!.,..C'aJon, Calif., a man shooting second floor apartment killed a woman and a child. This shoot-out also wounded five others. Then his apartment went up in flames.

Inside the apartment, the burned body of a man was found. Police said afterward that it was not definitely the body of the gunman.

Neighbors said the gunman had a problem with children and made it known that he did not want to be bothered. □Monday, Nov. 1 - Another Massacre in Ulster Late Saturday night, a small village pub in County Derry, Northern Ireland was invaded by two masked gunmen.

After yelling "Trick or Treat," they proceeded to kill seven people and wound six.

A Protestant paramilitary squad claimed responsibility for the killings. After last week's bomb planted by the Irish Republican Army which killed 10 people, Protestant gunmen stepped up a campaign of assassinations. By Saturday, they had killed seven Catholics.

Taxi successfulin searchfor volunteers

by Caroline Croley staff writer

Over the past few years, TAXI (Take An X-tra Initiative) has been a difficult program to keep running.

TAXI hasd had d'ff . .

volved with TAXI at least once a semester.

By participating in this program, clubs and organizations will receive funding from the Student Government Associa-

'Dime store' plans cutbacks

week in September.

The student handbook says TAXI is a student-run organization that is in effect every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night from 11 p.m. to 2:15 a.m.

tion (SGA).

The program is sponsored by SGA icu 1ty attractm_g vo 1unteers to nve TAXI is also staying actively involved and enables those students who are ineon. hThursday, Fnday, and Saturday ....

• ., -Ai,;,.. · ...,_, · d a sa f e n'd e b ac k to campus. wa th 0i;;.taeen -c nune , hea ltb services, unate mg ts. ..:& · ,.,1 • -,.ilia 1:w;,, k' itht:· . T ncia . . D l 'd 0f However this year is quite differenT;~,1!11.!,;M;Al:n~l\i-r wr, a ey, presi ent ' r • dentswho are second offenders o the S A and co-director of TAXI, said the TAXI has had much success thus far In co ll ege , s a l co h o I po 1acy. . vans areJ usua 11y b usy two out t h et h ree getting enough volunteers in advance.

This alcohol policy states that first- nights every weekend.

Senior, Belinda Desher, co-director time.offenderscanreduceorsometimes Patty Zeller, senior, said, "TAXI beof TAXI, said that last year one of the biggest problems was getting volunteers eljminatea fineljy attendingan alcohol gan a,,few years ago, under the direction efiucationseminar. Whenstudents vio• of gta~uate Katie Mullen. Mullen startteSted. In order to drive the van Ol,Jthe 1 t. th f . th d th ed TAXl'aftera Cabrini College student 1 designated nights, individuals must be a e • e po u:y or .. e secon tme. ey must participatein community service died in ,drinking and driving accident." te st ed by security. b be' d· i TAXI Desher said that TAXI seems to have Desher said this is done in case of a • Y •mg a river or · According.tn..D.esb.er" all name&ao:~,JRJ boundaries this year as compared to last minute emergency when someone is kept anonymous, and students who take past years. Desher said, "Anybody can needed to drive. In addition, TAXI is advantage of TAXI are confidential. The do it. Volunteers range from all differalso advanced in general planning and percentage of users has seemed to re- ent ages and majors." being very strict with the amendment. main the same or has slightly increased Students interested in participating One of the rules clearly states that all since last year. in TAXI should contact Patty Zeller at clubs and organizations must get inTAXI has been in effect since the last 971-8408.

by Ronette Holt

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Security Update

What's Happening International Legal Party 11/4 □The International Club will sponsor an International Legal Party in the Widener Center Gathering.Area from 9:30 p.m.-la.m.

Cabrini Casino 11/5 □Student activities ill hold the Cabrini Casino in the Widener Center gathering Area from 9:30p.rn.-11:30 p.m.

Come after the One Acts and enjoy good time. (No'real mopey used)

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YearbookM~ting 11/10 0A meeting will~l\eld in the Newsroom at 7p.m. for anyone..Ml!erested in selling yearbooks. A $100 check will be awarded to the person who sells the most yearbooks.

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Security incidents, as reported by security office from Monday, Oct. 26 through Monday, Nov. 1.

□The Fall Theater

Production: By Students, For Students: All student productions of: Boys Meets Girl by We0,dY..~sserstein; You Can't Trust the Mafe by RandyNoojin; Graceland by Dan Forbeswilltake place in the Red Cloud Coffee House,{ormerly the theater, at 8p.m. The tickets cost $2 for students and $6 fort.tie geperal public.

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the area at the time. There were no fresh footprints in the mud surrounding the pole, which indicates the incidents occurred prior to the discovery.

Soliciting On Campus 10/28/93 Safety Hazard ':)Female in Woodcrest reported to 10/31/93 security that two men were on the third □Security responded to Woodcrest floor going door to door soliciting regarding a call from a parent of a perfume sales. ~--~oodcrest student. The parent reported Security found one sus.pect OJJ: . · ~ . . J.e ...~yer,-~~ third floor which was second floor who claimedJ5}"'~Eo..;___--.',- ..,~ .JZ!!f•1'6, identification. Securi}r($ar~ eac1i ) ~e the RD who stated floor for the second(~. eland digjl ..'I ll),!J shi'dhrd h.a·..v•e. · - removed. Securifind him. ,..tJY~ ~med tu., .' crest and checked Security informetl"th~~tfihlhe"-t,"' thir~ aves were still there. was on private property and no selecting Discharged Fire Extinguisher was allowed. Security escorted suspect 11/1/93 to Grace Hall parking lot and instructed □Security was informed by RA that him to leave campus. someone discharged a fire extinguisher in House 3. A male Cabrini student was Vandalism found in a room in House 3. He was 10/30/93 informed he would have to pay for the □security found the driveway light pole recharging. knocked down. No suspects were found in

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Woolworth one.of the mostpopular dime stores known around the United States plans to make some major cutbacks. There will be 13,000 layoffs and 970 stores will close its doors. ~-•= Woolworth which bas a 114-year history has felt the pinch of the economic crunch. Changes in the corporation will take place over the nextseveral months.

The popular dime stores will fotm into speciality chains. Many of the stores will be converted into Footlocker, which is one of Woolworth's successors.

Junior Leslie Feggans isvery disappointed that W oolwortb is going out of business. "Woolworth is the place where you can shop for good bargains and necessities that are inexpensive".

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Sophomore Mike Dever shoots in the three-point contest. The men's team defeated the women by a score of 30-28 behind senior Dave Wissler.

photo by Nate Carter

First-year student Jon Drummond soars in for a dunk in the slam-dunk contest.

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The Cabrini College Cheerleaders perform for the crowd at Midnight Madness.

Friday, Nov. 5, 1993

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SPORTS

Last week in the world.of sports Tap in The Eagles had a· big game against the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday and fought a courageous battle in the pouring rain. Emmitt Smith of the Cowboys blasted past the Eagles' front four in the last quarter, which resulted in a 62-yard sprint that punctuated their victory.

ing 10th goal of the season. Unfortunately, starting goalie Tommy Soderstrom complained of being lightheaded and dizzy after the first period and was replaced by Dominic Roussel.

The Flyers were hoping to increase their 8-2 record when they played against the Devils, but they lost 5-3. Dave Tippett scored his first goal of the season in the second

Astros' manager. The club also talked to former Phillies catcher Bob Boone, former Texas manager Bobby Valentine, Baltimore coach Davey Lopes and Astros' coach Matt Galante. The Phillies also exercised options on Lenny Dykstra and Mariano Duncan.

In other baseball news, Dodgers' catcher Mike Piazza was named NL Rookie of the Year. Piazza. a

126. Hornets' point guard Mugsy Bogues breezed past the Sixers with 12 assists and 12 points in only 21 minutes, setting the mood for the game.

Dana Barros, Sixers point guard, shot well, scoring 25 points and handing out six assists. Shawn Bradley had 15 points, nine reboundsand seven assists. Jeff Hornasec is back with the Sixers,

23-10. Smith averaged 7.9 yards a pop and carried 30 times for 237 yards. Although penalties hurt the Eagles, the rain helped the linebackers. Heath Sherman (14 carries for 71 yards) and Herschel Walker (15 carries for 65 yards) gave respectable performances.

The Flyers won against the Ottawa Senators. They tightened up their defense and rallied for two goals in the third period, giving them a 5-2 victory. Center Viacheslav Butsayev started the rally by scoring a huge goal within the last four minutes of the game.

Rod Brind'Amour scored into an empty net with 26 seconds left in the game, raising the Flyers' record to 8-2 and jumping them past the New Jersey Devils into first place in the Atlantic Division.

Defensemen Garry Galley and Jason Bowen also played well, and Eric Lindros scored his league- lead-

period, and the Flyers went onto tie the game 3-3. However, the Devils scored two goals in the third period with just six shots.

The Phillies may have lost the World Series, but they were still considered heroes to the screaming fans who greeted them at Philadelphia International Airport. Jim Fregosi was second choice for the NL manager of the year. Dusty Baker, a rookie manager who led the San Francisco Giants to a second-place finish, won the award.

The Phillies are considering resigning reliever Larry Andersen and rightfielder Jim Eisenreich, even though they became free agents last week. While 30 more players became free agents, the Oakland A's kept Bobby Witt, and the California Angels kept Chili Davis.

Third base coach Larry Bowa of the Phillies became the fifth person to interview for the position of

Norristown native, hit .318 with 35 home runs and 112 RBIs during the season. He had the highest batting average of any NL rookie of the year since the award began in 1947, and his homer total was the second highest ever.

Tim Salmon, of the California Angels, was voted best AL Rookie of the Year, with a .293 batting average, 95 RBIs and 31 homers.

Gene Lamont, who led the Chicago White Sox to their first division title in 10 years, was named AL Manager of the Year. The Yankees' Buck Showalter came in second. Despite the fact that he led the Toronto Blue Jays to consecutive World Series titles, Cito Gaston finished third.

The 76ers pre-season ended in a 1-7 record, their only win an overtime game against the Washignton Bullets. Last Wednesday, the Sixers lost to the Charlotte Hornets 138-

although negotiationsregardinghis contract have not been settled, and he could walk out again.

During the next game, the Sixers lost against the Boston Celtics, 105-102. Johnny Dawkins and Homasec were on the court together at the end of the game, when the Sixers came back from being 16 points down .. Bradley scored 25 points and had seven rebounds, and Moses Malone scored 19points and had nine rebounds.

The exhibition season ended last Saturday as the Sixers lost against the Chicago Bulls 110-94. Nothing seemed to be working for them.

Clarence Weatherspoon scored 16 points, and Warren Kidd had 11 rebounds. The Bulls' Scott Williams tore a tendon in his right knee and might be out all season.

That's been a look at the week in sports. Check next week for more sports coverage.

by Jane S. Van lngen staff writer

A quote to note

Father knows best

"Craig Erickson has established himself as a starting-caliber quarterback, and we believe it is time for Casey Weldon to assume the full-time back-up role."

-Sam Wyche, head coach, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Michael Jordan led the NBA in scoring last season with a 32.6 average. Who led the league in field goal percentage,?

to Mac

by Bob Macartney sports editor

Three yearsago, I came to this school as anavid fan of college basketball.

I could not wait to experience the feeling of being a member of the student body at a basketball game.

Then, I went to my first Cabrini College basketball game.

Itjust so happened that my first year here coincided with Coach John Dzik.'s first losing season ever.

But it wasn 'tjust the team that was disappointing. The crowd seemed to be there for the social setting only.

Ifl wanted to see an exciting basketball game, I had to turn on my TV or go to

Villanova.

Obviously, I was not the only one who realized the problem.

Dzik went out and recruitedoneofbistopclasses. That was the beginning. He also added a new touch at the beginnning of the season:

MidnightMadness.

La.styear, MidnightMadness showcased an array of talent on both basketball teams.

Both of. our bask<:tball

teamswon the PAC Champi-

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onship.

And going to a game became exciting for the b~etball.

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Cross country + lacrosse - victory

by Tim Wonson staff writer

The icy rain, which was carried by even colder winds, beat down upon the faces of Cabrini's cross country team. The team gathered on the damp, dreary Saturday morning for one purpose: to win. And win they did.

Tom O'Hora, cross country coach, had previously approached Randy Mills, lacrosse coach, with a peculiar request. Bodies. He needed bodies.

The Cabrini team was too small to even place in the meets where they ran. The scoring of these meets are gagged by the placement of each school's top five runners.

Cabrini ended up with these places: second, fourth, seventh, ninth and tenth. The last four places were won by members of the lacrosse team.

It was not an easy race, though.

There were many different obstacles to be overcome, the least of

which was physical endurance.

Sophomore Larry Foster felt the poorly marked course hurt Cabrini, both in appearance to other schools and the fact that Cabrini's runners kept getting lost. Some even ran as much as an extra half mile to get back on the right course.

"It was our meet," Foster said.

"Tom O'Hora should have made sure the course was marked well enough so that we would not get lost."

Foster, who did get lost, was still able to take tenth place, a scoring position for Cabrini.

Dan Lorenz, first-year student, said, "I had no idea where to go.

At one point I even had to turn around and head back." Lorenz still managed to come in seventh over all.

Kyle Simons, first-year student , was completely lost. "I was just following this pack of girls," Simons said. "No one bothered to tell me that they run only three miles."

The women did not fair quite as well as the men. However, they still finished in second place out of six teams. The amazing thing was that they only had six runners.

Then there was the weather. The weather acted as an opponent itself, tripping up runners on rain-soaked leaves or chilling them to the bone with frozen winds.

"It was horrible," Sophomore Kevin Besemer said. "It was cold, rainy and wet."

Besemer was assigned to stand at a stake and make sure everyone went around it the right way. "A bunch of people fell down, but they didn't need my assistance," he said.

Lorenz said that overall he did not mind the weather. "I was prepared for the weather," Lorenz said. "I prefer to run in the rain."

His feelings were not shared by everyone.

"The weather was horrendous," Foster sai<l. "I was freezing. The weather really took a lot out of me."

The rain-soaked hills the runners tried to surmount were impressive. The day was one of high endurance and a keen sense of navigation. The men beat all the odds and came out victorious. The female runners had a still tougher task.

They had to overcome not only the weather and ill-marked course but the team's small size as well.

According to Foster, "Now that we all know the course, I think we'll do a hell of a lot better next week."

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stroke.

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However,people still complainedbecausetlle,e wasDO game.

They should have been htre two years ago.

Barringanykindof"sophomoreslump," the teamswill beon topfrom the beginning.

With a little support from the student population, there could be another version of Madness around here this year.

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Lady Cavs lose to Marywoodin semis

by Catherine Smotherman staff writer

Cabrini's bid for the PAC women's volleyball championship was silenced suddenly in the first round of the championship Oct. 30 by an unstoppable Marywood College.

Nfarywood went on to take the title.

The first match of the tournament pitted PAC South champion Cabrini College against Marywood. the second place team in the Northern division. Cabrini won the first game 8-15, but Marywood won the next three games 15-12, 15-3 and 15-5.

"Marywood didn't win because we played poorly," Coach Jim Harrigan said. "They won because they played well. We gave them a run for their money. They just played better defensively than we did."

"We played outstanding," Marywood Coach Sue Dempsey said. "We put our best effort forward."

In the second match, PAC North division champ Misericordia beat PAC South second place team Immaculata 3-0 with scores of 154, 16-14 and 15-8.

Marywood beat Misericordia 3-0 in the final match with scores of 15-9, 15-11 and 15-9. They received plaques for first and second place.

"Misericordia has the height and power," Joe Malizia, Cabrini assistant coach, said.

"But Marywood has more spunk and fire."

Dempsey said, "I'm glad we got Misericordia at the end because we were on revenge." Last year Misericordia beat Marywood for the championship. Dempsey said two of her players had an especially good game, Becky Hokien and Amy Dalickas.

Between them they had 39 points, 30 kills and 12 solo blocks.

Hokien said, "Everybody was on today.

There was a lot more at stake, like a banner for our gym."

Hokien was absent the day Marywood met Misericordia in regular season play.

Dempsey said if Hokien had been present they would have beaten Misericordia and won the Northern division title.

"It was a tough afternoon." said Dan Eberhardt, father of Cabrini player Stephanie Eberhardt and a former volleyball coach. "It was a nice season. It's a shame it had to end on this note.·• Hokien said there are close ties between the Cabrini and Marywood teams and that "Cabrini is a very welcoming school."

Both Dempsey and Hokien found Cabrini a much better team at the tournament than they had encountered at the Cedar Crest Tourney early in September. Harrigan and Malizia expressed strong pride in the Cabrini team. Harrigan said, "They accomplished a lot, and there's no reason to let losing today take away from that."

"They've played volleyball almost every day since the end of August," Malizia said.

"They've made a lot of sacrifices. They persevered.''

"Our season went extremely well," Harrigan said. "With only three returning players from last year's team and six freshmen, to do what we did was a pretty good feat."

The Cabrini program is a lot more competitive now than it was in the past, according to Harrigan. "We have more people now that have been playing volleyball in high school or clubs," he said. "The talent level now is higher than it was in the past. The team should do well next year with 11 returning players and some new first-year students coming in."

Soccer team prepsfor PAC Championship

photo by Nate Carter

First-year student Joe Morris slides by a defender from the Valley Forge Military Academy. Cabrini's junior varsity team defeated Valley Forge by a score of 5-0. The varsity team hosts Eastern College on Saturday at 1 p.m. in the PAC Championship game. The two teams met earlier in the season, with Cabrini winning in the rain, 3-0. This will be the Cavaliers first appearance in a championship game since 1990, when they won the ESAC Championship. The team would like a large turnout from the Cabrini population to root them on to victory.

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Hoops season kicksoff in Mad fashion

by Doug Eppler copy editor and wr,t,ngcoach

Nov. 2 marked the official beginning of NCAA Division III basketball. At the stroke of midnight, Cabrini and schools like it were officially permitted to reunite their teams and coaches and launch yet another season of dunks, jams and drives. For the college, it was reason to celebrate, and celebrate it did.

The countdown to midnight kicked off around 11:30 p.m., Oct. 31, as students, players and coaches assembled in the Sacred Heart Gymnasium for the ritual Midnight Madness, a tradition begun last year and co-sponsored by the Student Government Association. Appearing at the spectacle were SGA officers, WYBF air personalities, the Cabrini College Dance Ensemble, the Cavalier Cheerleaders and, of course, the varsity and JV men's basketball team as well as the ladies of the court, the women's basketball team.

As a prelude to the unveiling of this year's squads, the Dance Ensemble took to the court at 11:43 p.m. with a high-paced routine that energized the stirring crowd.

Senior Jen Yates, a member of the Ensemble, said, "I was very flattered that they included the Dance Ensemble, I was very happy they included us."

Dancer Tricia Reilly, junior, said, "The crowd was so good. They were cheering and they were really enthusias-

tic. They didn't just sit there and make us wonder if we were doing okay."

After the troupe finished and their vibrant applause began to fade, Senior Class President John "Chico" Quirus led the crowd through games and prize giveaways. Drawing names from a bucket filled at the door, Quirus and his cast of characters pitted the fans against each other in a battle of the sexes at the freethrow line. Sorry, guys. It was not pretty.

The Cavalier Cheerleaders then filed onto the court with the first of the new seasons chants of team spirit. Coached by Cabrini graduate and former cheerleader Jenny Williams, Captain Beth Pierce and her team appeared several times in the course of the celebration.

After tyvomore giveaways, the gym lights dimmed, the music cranked and uniformclad ball handlers sped onto the floor and down to the backboard. One minute after midnight, the '93-'94 Cavalier basketball teams were scouring the court, dunking, dribbling and dodging as the fans went wild.

Tidwell, Lawrence, Mills, the Carrs, Barracliff and other familiar figures shot from the key to the basket and back again.

The frenzy lasted nearly 10 minutes before dissolving into three vague yet determined lines of players. Once again, Quiros approached the mic. Quieting the crowd, he introduced the commander-in-chief of our basketball forces, Athletic Director John Dzik.

Starting his 14th season as head coach of the men's basketball team, Dzik welcomed the crowd and then turned the spotlight to his colleagues. He introduced the coaches of the JV and Lady Cavs. They, in tum, brought forward their staff and players. And then, 17 minutes after the midnight hour, the games began.

Dzik's first contest mimicked the earlier games and put the men's team against the women's team in a three-point battle.

The second competition assembled members of the men's soccer team against both the men and women basketball players. Each of the three teams' members were spun around several times before being released to stumble towards the balls placed at halfcourt and the suddenly spinning basket at the other end of the gym. The dazzling and dizzying display turned the most agile of athletes into stumbling clods and reduced the mighty Eric Tidwell to a crawling mass of laughs.

At 12:45 a.m., the third and most anticipated spectacle of the evening was the slam dunk contest.

Joe Morris, first-year student, witnessed the clash of the towering titans from the comfort of the gym stage. Commenting on a shattering stuff by first-year student John Drummond, Morris said, "That was amazing. I enjoyed that dunk."

WYBF air personality Brendan "Nooner" Noone called Tidwell the "perennial favorite," but it was sophomore Reggie Marant who emerged from the final round as this

year's slam dunk champion.

Junior Caroline Baker, an international student from Ireland, described her first bout of Midnight Madness as unlike anything she has experienced before and "a lot of fun."

Sophomore and Madness veteran Marty Stamps spoke of the teams simply by saying "I think they're groovy."

Melissa Hunsberger, first~year student, described this year's Lady Cavs as full of potential.

Hunsberger's classmate Jen Wiederwax agreed. When asked what she thought of the Madness, she said she was having a good time and added the evening was "a little different."

Center Dave Kerchner, senior, said the evening was geared towards the fans.

Kerchner thought the evening could have been a little longer but added that he had a good time.

Dzik, however, said it was his hope that the evening would conclude by 1:15 a.m.

The night wrapped up at 12:55 a.m. Dzik went on to say SGA "deserves all the credit" for the success of the night's activities.

He added the anticipated scrimmage between the men's and women's team was dropped in the hopes of doing something different this year.

The JV team will scrimmage Gloucester on Nov. 8 in the Sacred Heart Gymnasium. The annual Blue-White game will be Nov. 9, and the men's and women's team will open their regular season on Nov. 19.