March 11, 1994 Issue 18 Loquitur

Friday,March11,1994 Vol.XL,No.18 CabriniCollege ._,Radnor, Pa. 19087

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Departmentfar from fluent Cabrini labs compare to other schools Department plans for future

by Margaret Maio assistant managing and perspectives editor

by Regina Miller staff writer ·

Professors require students to use word processors. Employers demand computer literacy in the work place. New technology requires mastery level skills. The language lab, considered an educational supplement, that is used by a majority of students at Cabrini, has not been updated since it's arrival.

Compared to other colleges, Cabrini's lab could be considered archaic.

The tools available in ourleaming lab include a phonograph, record albums, tape cassettes and headphones. The four open cubicles or the "language lab" is located on the second floor of the library. The Xerox machine sits closely next to the cubicles since it is the only available outlet, while people squeeze by the space between the lab and the library's book cases.

Kris Mudrick, library director and designated "overseer" of the language lab, said, "From my experience in high school and college, I would not call what we have a lab.

It is only a listening area. A lab is when there is a person in charge, an instructor, student, or helper. In my opinion, it is a misnomer to call it a lab."

Mudrick thinks that the future of the lab depends on the vision of the other departments, especially language. She said that if foreign languages change their teaching mode, the whole college would benefit. The learning lab might , become a media center.

"There is only so much money to go around and language is not on the top of the list," Helene Hennigan,professor of language, said.

Money is always a problem.

Exactly where do the lab fees go?

"At this point, the lab fees go Rosemont sophomore Suzette Mitra {above) uses her school's new media center for a tutorial. Junior Tracey Johnson {below) into the college's general fundthe justification being that when a uses Cabrini's facilities located in the Holy Spirit Ubrary to work piece of equipment is needed that on her foreign language homework. the money will be there. In one special requests for language lab equipment. Some schools charge semester there may not be enough items have been ordered by different tuition rates for each difstudents to pay for a piece of equip- Mudrick. "More pressing items ferent school. We do not charge ment," Mudrick said. have been needed in the library," different tuition rates," John Mudrick stated that she was un- Mudrick said.

Barclay, chief financial officer, said. sure if the fees are used for other "The lab fees help pay for supsee more LABS on pg. 8 things than the language lab. No plies and budget of personnel and

Inside ... Week at a Glance ... vNEWS

Opg.4 Coverage of this year's record breaking Project Appalachia.

Opg.8 Spotlight on sexual harassment.

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SATURDAY SUNDAY .,I 7:30p.m. The

Harlem Globetrotters compete at the Spectrum.

Tickets are sold out!

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''Mr.Wonderfuf' shown in WCGA. V 9p.m. Mass in Woodcrest.

A student walks out into the winter air, gets into a car and makes the journey to class. This is a Cabrini student going to Eastern college. The class the student is attending is within his/her major, but the class is not offered at Cabrini. It is a Language course.

Cabrini's language department is smaller than other departments, but the number oflanguage majors is even smaller. Last year, according to Helene Hennigan, chair of the language department, there were only two graduates in Spanish.

This year, there is only one French major and one Spanish minor. According to Hennigan, the language department has always been small at Cabrini. Hennigan has been teaching here since 1967, while the language major began in 1972.

Although students are required by the core curriculum to take two semesters of a language, there are very few students who choose to major in French or Spanish.

Hennigan believes the reason students do not choose to major or minor in a language are twofold. "There is a lot of studying involved in this major," Hennigan said.

"Plus.American students have always been fearful of foreign languages."

Junior Karen Szczurek is the only French major at Cabrini. She attends classes regularly at both Eastern and Rosemont college.

"I have only taken one class here for my major," Szczurek said, "and I do not think that I will take any more at Cabrini."

When Szczurek came to Cabrini she did not realize just how many classes she would have to take at other institutions. "Never did I think that I would have to go elsewhere for so many classes," Sczurek said, "One or two classes, sure, but

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not as many as I have."

Cabrini has a reciprocal program with Eastern, Rosemont and Villanova University that allows a student to take any classes that are not offered here.

Hennigan said the classes Cabrini offers each semester depends upon the need for a particular class.

This fall, Spanish for Educators will be offered because more and more education students are finding themselves dealing with Spanish-speaking students and parents, Hennigan said.

Cabrini does not offer the upperlevel french courses for the simple fact that there are not enough students to warrant such a course. Cabrini also does not have the language facilities that other area colleges have.

Szczurek said Rosemont has a wonderful language lab that includ€rsnot only audio aids, but visual and CD-Rom as well. "The facilities are better than here," Szczurek said. "I can get everything that I need at the other schools."

Hennigan teaches the French classes, and is aware that language majors have to go off-campus to receive the classes they need. There just is not enough interest in language as a major to offer the upper level courses.

Hennigan believes that, at a small school like Cabrini, it actually may be beneficial for the student to attend classes away from campus.

"At a small school, there might only be two French teachers, and the students only learn the language the way those two teachers speak it," Hennigan said, "By going to other teachers, they are exposed to a wider variety of accents, which can only be beneficial to the student."

Problems arise when a student does not have a car, or the class that he/she needs conflicts with one here on campus. Szczurek has a car this semester, but might not next fall. If she needs to take a class at Rosemont, she will have no way of getting to her class.

"Eastern is in walking distance, but I don't know what I will do if I need a class at Rosemont," Szczurek said. see more MAJOR on pg. 8

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Snow plowing becomes _next craze for spring break activities As the wintry month of February slowly came to a close, many Cabrini students began packing,to travel to warmer climates. Those students are the fortunate ones. Those students enjoyed spring break.

While the warm rays of the sun bounced off their rosy cheeks, snow coated the Delaware Valley. As vacationing students traipsed around .in shorts and a T-shirts, many people in Pennsylvania and New Jersey bundled up in wool coats and clunky boots.

Has anyone ever considered postponing spring break until the spring? It is called spring break, yet Cabrini chooses to enjoy this collegiate holiday during the wintertime.

Also, as many people reached their spring break destinations, they found their vacation spots empty. A very small percentage of schools in the United States were engaging in spring break activities. Therefore, Cabrini students found themselves rambunctious in relatively quiet areas.

Appalachia volunteers were buried in snow and suffered through power loss during their spring break .. The over-abundance of students that participated in this year's Project Appalachia should be commended for battling the elements, to provide for those who are less fortunate.

Emergency school closings were a big factor this year, and many professors have not had enough time to present all their course work. Professors then rushed through their sections to make deadlines, before mid-semester.

In the future, when planning a spring break, remember what it is called-SPRING BREAK. So why not hold it during the spring season? Just a thought.

IUps and Downs Congratulations to Dan Barracliff, a senior, who broke the 1,000 point mark in men's basketball. Barracliff's contributions added to·the team's success throughout the season.

Because Mother Nature wreaked havoc with all the snow and ice, parking spots have become eliminated, because they are not clear. Residents and commuters are beginning to design their own creative spaces throughout the campus. If the spots are not cleared when we have a break in the snow, when will they be?

The modem soda machine installed the caf is not only practical, but it proves Cabrini is a sign of the times. And who would believe it? The ice goes in the glass rather than on the floor.

Despite the weather, Appalachia was a greater success than envisioned. Everyone battled the weather bravely and had a good time. The dorms were also open, which was an added bonus.

When spontaneity meets a bad hair day Kelly McDonald, co-news editor

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In the never-ending search for myself, I actually have learned something.

It all began during the storms that struck over winter break. I felt this undying need for a change.

Although that statement may not seem odd to the average person, change is not a normal word in my vocabulary. I like the security and safety of things being the same. I do not alter them unless it is absolutely necessary and I have planned thoroughly.

I have lived in Philadelphia my entire life, moved only twice to a street blocks away, had the same best friend since kindergarten and the same boyfriend for four-and-a half years. I am continuously teased by co-workers about my lack of spontaneity and my strange need to plan everything.

If it is not scheduled in my appointment book, it might as well not happen.

Maybe it was the weather, or maybe it was just that I had enough of being the same old me, but I was in the middle of a major identity crisis. I decided to change something about the way I looked.

Well, there was not much I could change, considering I could not afford to go on a shopping spree and invest in a new wardrobe. So I decided, spontaneously, as I like to consider it, to do my poor, damaged hair a favor.

It was a dark, dreary Friday afternoon, and the wind had caused a power loss at Salon Noshay, where I am an employee and a client. My hairdresser, Jan, had moved his chair closer to the window for light. I also think he wanted to get me as far away from a mirror as possible.

As I sat in the chair that I direct clients toward, my first instinct was to run for the door. But instead, I was brave. As I sat there, Jan instructed me to put my hands under the gown, which was draped over my shoulder. It was obvious he knew I would continuously interrupt his work, by running my hands through my hair.

I shook the entire time, afraid of the finished product, but all the while convinced myselfl was doing the right thing for my poor, damaged hair. After all, I had not had a good haircut in years.

Nothing could have prepared me for the finished product I saw in the mirror.

My golden curs lay in disarray on the dirty floor, and I no longer felt any hair on my neck. My hair was cut up to my chin!

My reaction was obvious, as I excused myself and made my way to the bathroom. The tears flooded down my cheeks. This was something that would offend the average hairdresser, but luckily, he is a friend as well as a co-worker.

All that crossed my mind was "what had ·done to my hair?" This brought on a fit of tears every time I looked in the mirror for the next few days.

This time period was a constant re-

minder of the mistake I made. Every person I encountered commented on the drastic change, all with mixed emotions. This only made matters worse and the change harder for me to overcome.

Day in and day out, I could not just put it behind me. At this point, I came to the realization that this spontaneous change would not rest until my hair grew back.

Maybe to some people this major life tragedy may seem shallow, butit has brought an important part of my character to the forefront.

I have made this mistake and accepted it. My only regret is that· my hair no longer drapes over my shoulders or can be put in a bun. But, looking on the bright side, it will grow back, and I will not make the same mistake twice by cutting it short again. .In some instances, it is fun to be spontaneous, but when making impor~ tant decisions, it is essential to look before you leap. Many times, rash decisions can haunt you forever.

Change is sometimes unavoidable and must be accepted. On the other hand, it is not necessary to change just for the sake of change, as I learned in my haircutting tragedy. As the saying goes, if it isn't broken, don't fix it.

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Overcomingfears to face the realityof sexualharrassment Sheila Brady, assistant features editor

I've always been .a strong person.

You know, one of those people who doesn't put up with anyone's crap.

I remember my first-grade teacher kept spelling my name wrong, with an "i" before "e." I got so mad, within the first week of my educational career, that I stormed home and demanded my mom write the senseless teacher a note, explaining I was right and she was wrong. I showed her.

Up until last year, I would shudder at anyone who didn't stick up for themselves. I had such fortitude and pride in who I was and what I believed in that I couldn't imagine anyone sitting back and letting another person insult or abuse them.

On "Oprah," rd watch women who had been harassed or even battered and wonder, "What the hell is the matter with these women?"

I looked down on them as weak, timid women who had been taken advantage of, simply because they allowed it to happen. They had no courage, no backbone.

Until last year, I was sure no one would ever insult or harass me. And if they did, they'd pay for it.

Last May, my views changed drastically. A man at work, a superviser who was everybody's best buddy, decided it was his business to speak about me. I previously had thought of him as a big brother.

One day at work, in front of two or three people, he made comments, rude comments, to me about a shirt I had worn, about three weeks earlier, outside of work.

My friend, who was standing next to him, was outraged. Her mouth opened with shock. Another guy who heard his words looked at me with surprised eyes, anticipating my next move.

I think everyone thought I was going to jump over the counter and beat him with the serving spoon that my whiteknuckled fingers clutched.

Unfortunately, I did not. My supervisor retained complete control of the situation.

Making things worse, he condescendingly laughed a little, but we did not. I was speechless. My feelings were hurt, my pride diminished.

The reputation I had tried to keep immaculate was now tarnished as the result of a slightly-tight shirt. His words, in my mind, insinuated that four-letter word most girls would loath- slut.

I did not speak for the rest of the day.

My stomach churned. I was physically

sick and worked up about this 30-yearold man's perverted observations.

I asked my friends, "Was that shirt really tight?" They honestly assured me that no, it was not.

They knew, as did everyone I knew at that time, that this had nothing to do with a shirt.

It had to do with a man who is completely unsatisfied with his miserable life. He needed to mentally overpower young men and women to feel good about himself.

However, it has taken me a long time to come to that conclusion. At the time, I felt cheated. I could not understand why, after that incident, he repeatedly talked to other male employees about me in my shirt.

I felt my superviser was so close to the other supervisers that, if I told them about his continual harassment, they probably wouldn't even believe me.

Even if they did, I'd have to deal with his abundance of friends, who would say I was blowing the whole thing out of proportion.

So, for the first time in my life, I sat back and simply pretended that nothing had happened.

I became one of those women whom I had hated, the ones who had no courage, no backbone.

After a couple months, I began to forget about it. Maybe I even began to forgive, not knowing that all the while, those incidents were eating at me.

In October, we had an employee meet-

Believing the truth within yourself Cassandre Maxwell, lecturer of fine i' arts 1

"Because of this universal quality, no religion may be regarded as better than another." (Loquitur, Feb. 11) This is an interesting statement and a commonly held belief, but is it really true?

Are all religions simply different avenues to the same higher being? Are they simply ways to make ourselves, as human beings, feel better about life and death, like wishful thinking? Are they simply nice traditions?

Would we be better off without all of this?

More importantly, do answers to these.questions really matter and make a difference in my life, right here and right now?

Just imagine, you are brought into a large, beautiful room where a fantastic party is taking place. Thousands of people are at the party, and they are trying various pursuits.

There are a number of booths, and you are free to try all that is being offered at each.

One offers drug experiences. One popular booth offers assorted sexual experiences, while another offers some sort of exercise training, which will enhance your body. One large booth provides tasks, which will allow you to become rich. Still others offer education or laboratories for scientific research.

There is one offering art lessons, one for music lessons and so on.

Thereisoneproblem,however.

You may only stay at the party for a short term, because you have been infected with a deadly virus which will kill you in three hours-

maybe sooner. The same is true for everyone else at the party, also.

As a matter of fact, as you visit the various booths deciding what to try, you witness several people becoming sick and dying. It is a little unnerving, but you try not to Jet it bother you too much.

After all, this is a neat party! In a little while, however, you begin to feel sick yourself, and it worries you. The fear begins to rob you of all the fun you were having in the beginning. Actually, it begins to make all the booths and what they offer seem less important.

Then, after about two hours, the personal love relationship you started ends when the other person falls dead. You grieve and wonder if there is any meaning to any ofthis ..The party has become difficult to enjoy.

Have you ever wondered that this is exactly the situation we face? We might live 80 years, rather than three hours, but the effect is the same. Compressing the time span simply allows us to better understand the problem.

Back to the party. Suppose you see someone trying to get your attention. "Look over here," he calls, "we've found a door that the others don't know about. You can go outside and receive a cure, which allows you to live forever! Then, you can come back to the party and really enjoy it, without feeling sick."

Of course, you're suspicious. This might be a trick. It seems too good to be true. Yet, while you want to exercise caution, you might be inclined to go over to the man and check this out. The possibility that the door might provide a cure seems too important to ignore.

Nothingat the party would be as exciting as knowing aboutthe door; it would be the

mean that our lives would not be without purpose, but would have eternal significance.

The biggest questions then, would be: how can we tell if such a God exists; what is he like; what does he want from me?

Now, some people don't want to think about God. They dqn 't like religion and have concluded that God and religion are the same thing. Yet, they find themselves fascinated by such things as "out of body" experiences, U.F.O.sand mind-control philosophies. What they often do not see is that, if they are open to the idea that there is more than just physical matter, they are exploring the spiritual.

They are really exploring God. Most people believe that 2+2=4, no matter where ~ey live or how they were raised.

They believe that, if they jump from a flying jet at 2,400 feet, they will fall earthward. Yet, these same people believe that one God may exist for them, while another may exist for a Hindu.

There are two kinds of truths being suggested here. One is reasonable- allowing for consistency, thought and truth; the other is mystical. It allows for contradictions and says truth is beyond our comprehension, and we must rely on experience.

Experience is certainly valuable in certain contexts, but it is subjective- not objective evidence. For example, I might accept the idea that Dr. Iadarola exists because I have experienced her presence. However, there is also good objective evidence that my experience can be trusted. Other people know her, there is material evidence for her experience and experiments could be performed, which would corroborate my experiments.

Likewise,faith in a vague God may be on shaky ground if no objective or rational evidence can back up one's beliefs. But, suppose there is evidence? Think back to the

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Likewise, it would be greatnews if God existed-- especiallyif he were a Creatorof Manwho trulyloved bis creations.It would party.Is it worthconsideringthe door?

ing that attempted to boost morale.

During this meeting, the topic of sexual harassment among employees came up.

My female superviser was referring to the workers who ranked below her. I, to my own surprise, informed her that it was the supervising positions who were abusing their own regulations.

I sat down and told her my story. I told her how the whole thing made me feel.

Remarkably, when I spoke to her a week later, I found that two other women had come forth to say they had been harassed as well. They came to her after I blurted out the news at the meeting.

I still have to work with the male superviser. I'll never know exactly what measures the administration took, to put an end to his shameless ways, but whatever they did, it worked.

I only wish I had gone to my supervisers immediately.

But, better late than never. Now, he actually treats , me, and the other females at work, with" the utmost respect.

What I am most proud of, though, is that he'll never put anyone else through the hell I experienced.

It was mental rape. Words are hard to come by, when trying to explain the vulnerable feeling I had in that situation.

One thing is for sure. I definitely can relate to all those women I used to watch on "Oprah." Besides that fact, I'mback to my old self again. I showed him.

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Student questions Saturday class policy To the editor: This is in regards to the memo each student received in their mailboxes this past week about Saturday classes.

I realize there is a need to make up the school days we missed due to snow, and Saturdays were the only possible time. However, on Friday, March 25, 1994, the spring formal is scheduled to take place.

The spring formal has been an on-going tradition at Cabrini. It is a time for all the students to gather and have a good time, and it usually runs well into the night. Customarily, the graduating class attends the formal after a dinner given in their honor. Both are free for the seniors.

On Saturday, March 26, 1994, the college has scheduled a make-up day for Friday classes missed because of snow.

I feel it is not right to expect students to have to attend classes on this day. After celebrating the night before, most students probably won't even get up in time to attend the class.

I do understand the need for make-up days, but please reconsider making March 26, 1994 one of those days.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely, Patricia Daley, senior SGA executive board president

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by Diane Wrobleski assistant graphics and layout editor

When people think of the homeless, they usually regard them as being the countless statistics that litter city streets, shelters and soup kitchens. Their numbers and existence cannot be accurately recorded, as they go unnoticed by the majority of the public that reside in major cities throughout the United States.

Through Cabrini's participation in Project Appalachia of West Virginia, one group of students, the Hinton crew of 16, were exposed to the realities of what it is like to be homeless. These students bunked in a Catholic Worker Farm strictly run by the homeless.

The Catholic Worker is a movement that is very much a symbol of hope. It is an international organization that first begun in 1933 by Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin.

Since then, the Catholic Worker continued to apply the principals of voluntary poverty and gospel nonviolence to changing social and political realities.

While united in general aims and purposes, Catholic Worker houses show much diversity in philosophy and practice, as they offer hospitality to the.homeless.

This year's Hinton crew was introduced to this movement during their five-day stay from Feb. 26-March 4. During this stay, their everyday experiences were unique, as they dealt with the intense contradictions they faced, compared to their usual lifestyles and perceptions of reality.

Four homeless men, Billy Beach, "Wayne,""Keith" and "Otto," were the men who greeted and hosted the Hinton crew.

Their home is the Catholic Worker Farm, which became the home of the 16 Cabrini

Ron and Wendy Perrone give an educational presentation on owls on Wed., March 2, at the Catholic Worker Farm in Alderson, W. Va. The Perrones owned a raptor, or bird-of-prey, rehabilitation center. The Hinton crew worked for two days on the Perrone's property. New roofing and siding for the center resulted.

college students for five days.

Billy was the so-called "leader of the pack." He was the one who spoke first and took control of welcoming such a large group of people into the farm house. He was overwhelmed, but handled the responsibilities well.

Project Appalachia participant, sophomore Stephanie Slater, said, "Billy liked to have the hand on every situation and be informed about everything that was going

College boasts rich involvement with impoverished region

by Heather McA/1/ster editor in chief

Since as far back as 1983, Cabrini students have been participating in Project Appalachia during their spring breaks.

Individual reasons for supporting Appalachia vary with each student.

However, the Appalachian region itself, which includes 397 counties in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, plus the entire state of West Virginia, has not changed drastically in the past decade.

As stated in Jeffrey Fleishman' s article in the Jan. 9, 1994 issue of t~e Philadelphia Inquirer, the mountainous Appalachian region had thrived on coal production, until automation virtually wiped away the entire industry and subsequently removed over 70,000 jobs.

"The poverty this has spawned is forcing mass migration," according to Fleishman. "The tens of thousands of jobless miners who remain behind are illprepared to survive ina changing economy.

Family upon family is being split apart, as one of America's oldest, and most misunderstood, cultures is in danger of being wiped away."

According to Fleishman, many who live in the Appalachian mountains are traveling the new "hillbilly highway" to textile mills and furniture factories in the Carolinas, as well as construction jobs in Atlanta and Orlando.

"The heartbreak of leaving seems un--

bearable," according to Fleishman. "Almost nowhere else in America do people feel so interwoven with their culture and their land."

Francesca Bansbach, campus minister, said this connectedness of the people with their land is one aspect that keeps drawing students to the Appalachian region. She also credited the Project Appalachia student leaders, seniors Jerry Schaeffer, Lisa Gambacorta and Rich Dreher, for their enthusiasm.

"It is a tribute to our student leaders that our numbers have grown," Bansbach said. "They've gone before and felt the experience was enrichening. They formed relationships with people and spread this, by word of mouth, to others."

Dreher said he could not help returning to the Appalachian region.

"It was an addiction," he said. "After the great feeling you get, going to West Virginia, you want the feeling to stay.

There's so much satisfaction in giviogjoy to others."

In sharing joy with others through Project Appalachia, Cabrini students also are promoting the college, according to Bansbach.

"Students come to Cabrini because of Project Appalachia," she said.

According to Bansbach, Project Appalachia began as a student-initiated project.

Besides Cabrini, Villanova University, St. Joseph's University and Rosemont College have similiar Appalachia projects.

However, of small-sized colleges, Cabrini has one of the most long-standing programs, according to Bansbach.

on. Billy felt obligated to give, because he had received so much from the Catholic Worker Farm."

Each day for Billy began at 4 a.m. He would prepare breakfast for the students, then break into his usual daily chores of keeping the farm house up to par.

The other three had more diverse responsibilities of helping clean the tables in the dinning area and then moving outside to take care of the farm land and animals.

There were nine cats, three dogs, four geese, chickens, a horse, a cow and a hog named Charlotte. These animals too, were once homeless. It was a situation of the homeless taking in the homeless.

The four men could relate to these animals in a special way, by understanding their hardships and comparing them to their own.

Like the four men, ~ach animal had its own story of rescue and a new life off the streets.

Most of the students just regarded these animals as simply being farm animals, but to these four men, it was more than that. It was a chance for them to take the initiative and branch out to help another life and to actually feel good about doing something.

Billy wouldn't let the group believe that he cared a lot about the animals, but he did.

He made sure they had a warm bed each night inside the house and kept their water and food fresh for them.

Slater said, "Billy could understand that the animals were homeless and needed to be loved and cared for, as he did too."

Billy was about 50 years old but looked closer to 65. His struggles in life on the streets and his battle with alcohol caused

him to age faster than he normally would have.

Billy lived in Washington, D.C., was married once and had two children before the streets took their toll on him.

Now he lives a life of recovery from his alcohol addiction and from being on the streets. It is a simple life of rolling cigarettes, playing cards, reading and watching TV, but it is his choice to be there.

Each homeless person who comes to the farm decides to better his or her life and recover. It is a second chance at life.

At times, Billy admitted he was happier on the streets than 2,700 feet up on a mountain hidden from civilization, in a comer of the world. The others, however, were not as open about their feelings.

Keith said he would talk about being homeless, but not about his own experience.

Keith was born in Norristown, Pa. This, and the fact that he was 6'3" and liked to play football, helped the students relate to him and relax him a bit. He also enjoyed watching "Fresh Prince" and other comedy TV shows.

Otto and Wayne were the two quiet, reserved ones of the four. Otto was near death when he arrived, half-frozen, at the farm.

Yet, Wayne would never say exactly why he was there. He denied that he had any· problems. Instead, he would say the reason he was there at all was to help out for awhile with the daily duties and go back to Ohio when he was finished helping out.

Two of the men opened up and told a few students that they had served prison jail terms, but it did not scare away the students.

No one judged them or formulated their own opinions. They simply accepted them for who they are and how they are trying to better their lives.

Slater said, "Before I thought of them as not sociable and very withdrawn, but like anybody else they just needed a friend."

The situation with the students trusting these strangers could have been a dangerous one. Yet, as the second day rolled around, somehow a sense of trust between these two very different peoples, was established. A process of growth and bonding occurred between them.

Sadly, by the fifth day,. the day of departure, there were tears and even a few who simply did not know how to say goodbye.

As the dogs followed the students outside during their departure to the van, the students turned around to see "Billy," "Wayne," "Keith" and "Otto" watching them as they walked away.

The students swore and promised themselves they would return next year, but sadly enough, its uncertain if"Billy," "Wayne," "Keith" and "Otto" will remain off the streets if they do return.

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5 and pencils and gives them out," Geisha said.

Gisela said," When I see how the people live, I wish I could give them everything I have."

When the twins and their family go out to eat in the Nicaraguan restaurants, Gisela said, "It is hard to eat your meal because some of the people look in the window at you while you eat."

Gisela said, "Sometimes my father orders an extra plate ... " " ... Yeah, and he gives it out to the people," said Geisha, finishing her sentence.

The Ubau family may visit their homeland to give to the needy, but they also go to visit relatives and explore their background.

"We go back and visit so we can get to know how Nicaragua is and how our people live."

Steve's Stars Aries(March21-April 20): More tough stuff.. People are again demanding, and you will probably have more problems in relationships. Watch out for nasty people on the 19-20.

Taurus{April 20-May 21): Ro-

mance is in a$ spring approaches.

But toward the end of the month problems will crop up with school.

The 23-25 will rock the boat at work.

Why Cabrini?

Gemini(May 22-June 21): Money is in focus this month. Your usual perky nature will get a little serious as you try to build up your economic base. Look for fun on the 17.

Now living in New York City, the ladies came to Pennsylvania to attend Cabrini. They both received full scholarships because they went to Cabrini High School.

While Gisela, a year ahead of her twin, majors in psychology, Geisha is undecided.

"I may be heading towards communications, "Geisha said.

Cancer(June22-July 22): This will be another fabulous month. Relationships that were sparked last month have burst into burning flames. Rela:x and take a break from studying this weekend.

Sisterly love

Leo(July 23-Aug. 23): More of the same positive vibes oflast month will be flowing through. A new love interest :may have been sparked over break and you should keep the emotions going. The 25 and 26 will shine! photo by Jamie Latshaw

Virgo(Aug. 24-Sept. 22): Love is in the air. Although many of your projects are still on the ground, plans are now seeing their fruition. The 19

Twins Geisha and Gisela Ubau lounge around in their dorm room. Both women were born and lived in Nicaragua before they moved to the United States.

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Libra(Sept. 23-0ct. Z3): This month will prove trickier than last month. Moneywill still be in focus, butyoursociallife maybecomemore complex, Look out for a late winter coldat the end of the month.

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In the Be~inning During 1974, Nicaragua, showing numerous effects of war, contained broken down homes, poverty stricken families and hungry individuals that filled the dirt roads.

"We were born in Nicaragua on Sept.

16, 1974, though our birth certificates say Sept. 27," said Geisha Ubau, a firstyear student.

Geisha made it a point to say "we" because of the fact that she was born along with an identical twin sister.

"We do not know which ofus is older, because the doctor got us mixed up at birth and was not sure who was born first," added twin sister, Gisela, a sophomore.

here. The United States also offers a lot of opportunities," said Geisha.

Gisela added, "The people in Nicaragua do not have as many opportunities as we do in the United States, such as school. The United States opened up a new life for my parents that they never thought they would have."

When the ladies moved to the United States, their father obtained a job right away and has been at his job for about 13 years. Their mother also worked hard at a number of different jobs.

"They worked very hard so they could support us," said Geisha . · Not long after the Ubau family had moved to the United States were they on their way to a comfortable life. Now that they were comfortable, they made it a point not to forget where they came from.

Visiting their birthplace Coming to America At the age of four, the girls, along with a few other family members, moved from Nicaragua to the United States.

The United States means a lot to the twins and their family.

"After the war, all the houses were destroyed, and there was a lot of poverty. I cannot imagine myself living in Nicaragua because I am so used to living

"We visited Nicaragua three years in a row, but we have not been there in about two years," Geisha said.

"In Nicaragua, there is a lot of poverty. You see little kids running around in their underwear, without shoes and shirts," Gisela said.

"When we visit, we usually give out some of our clothing. The neighbors come to our house and we give them a few items. My father also takes paper.

The twins are seen together on campus just about all the time. They also room together in Woodcrest.

Spending so much time together would mean they know each other best.

"Geisha is like my other half, she is very outgoing ... and she is a flirt. We know that," Gisela said.

Geisha argued, "No, I am not. I am shy!"

Gisela added, "She is more secure than I am."

Geisha than describes her sister.

"Gisela is shy. Sometimes she hides what she feels," she said.

"No, I don't," argued Gisela.

Geisha added, " If she doesn't like something, most of the time it will be kept to herself. She is a strong person, but sometimes the nice side of her gets in the way."

Occasionally, they argue, but usually they get along great.

They work to protect each other from any harm.

The twin thing "It is a twin thing, that close bond that we share," Gisela said. "Our mother used to tell us that no one is going to want the best for you but each other."

March Is...

American Red Cross month Cataract awareness month Foot health month Music in our schools month National craft month National feminine empowerment month National frozen food month National noodle month National "on hold" month National peanut month National women's history month Peanut butter lover's month Poison prevention awareness month Rosacea awareness month Youth art month

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Friday, March 11, 1994

ARTS

IArtistProfile Discoveringthe art of Horace Pippin

by Jane S. Van lngen assistant perspectives editor

One of the most talented AfricanAmerican artists of this century, Horace Pippin is fresh, honest and vivid. Pippin paints life the way he sees it. His paintings bring out things that not everyone has recognized or been able to appreciate.

In the biggest exhibit since his death, 100 of his paintings are being displayed at the Philadelphia Museum of Fine Arts located on Broad and Cherry Streets.

The exhibit is called "I tell my heart" and is going on now until April 17, when it will go to other big cities like Washington and Cleveland, and finally New YOik in 1995.

A native of West Chester, born on Washington's birthday in 1888, he was not discovered as an artist until he was 50. For the next eight years until his death in 1948, he conquered the art world. Pippin was a self-taught folk artist. He liked to draw even as a child. He drew based on his personal experiences, especially his service in World War I. He was wounded in his arm in that war and started his art career by decorating cigar boxes as a kind of therapy. One of the displays at the exhibit show an illusphoto by CarolineCroley trated journal that he kept during his Junior Doug Eppler and senior troupe leader D<#lnnTrotter practice their service. This is one of his early pencil techniques on stage in the Red Cloud Coffee House. and charcoal drawings.

Most of Pippin's works are paintings.

A deeply religious man, he painted many biblical and Quaker scenes. One of his most famous religious scenes is his "Holy Mountain" series inspired by Edward Hick's "The Peacable Kingdom," which is based on Isaiah's prophecy.

These paintings are original and haunting and show his rich sense of color and

by Katina M. Carrao Newmansaidthetroupedid, "reallyimpressive form.

Pippin also painted a lot on Africanassistant arts & entertainment editor things."

American history and the lives of humNewmanexplaine.dthatattheendoftheconferble, domestic African-Americans like Startspreadin'thenews! The CabriniCollege encetherewasasocialgatheringthatannounce.dthe himself.

Come.dyTroupe, a.k.a,CavalierAttitudes,recently resultsoftheday.CavalierAttitudesranke.d3outof Some of his paintings of ordinary venturedto New YorkCity to performat the East 23participants. black people included bathing one's CavalierAttitudesincludeseniorsBrianKillen CoastTheatreConference.Theconferenceis held children and eating a family meal. He everyyear(everyfouryearsinNewYork.)Itisan and DannTrotter,juniorsMaureenKlementand often used basic and sometimes dark all-dayprogramthat attracts,accordingto Neal DougEppler,andsophomoresKatinaCorraoand colors, but his sense of details show his Newman,advisertothetroupe, "Theatreeducators, MartyStamps. sharp and acute sense of design. The Nextyear,therewillbesomespotsopensincethe studentsandprofessionals.'' simplicity of many of his works brings Newmanwillbeoffering 'Tuey were chosenout of 116proposals,so it seniorswillbegraduating. an actingand currenteventsclass next semester. wastrulyan honorto be picked,"Newmansaid DannTrotter,a seniorand troupeleader,said, Thisclasswillpreparepotentialtroupemembersand "We aresousedtoperforminginfrontof a Cabrini givethemconfidencetoperfonnon stage.

Thetroupeperformsimprovisational come.dy. l 0 .,\1 audience;it wasa refreshingchangeto performin frontofanaudit!nceofalmostcompletestrangers."Hardlyanythingisrehearsedorprepared PriortotheNewYorkperformance,thetroupe t The troupe'safternoonperformanceon Saturhad to face a group from the Walnut Street Theatre. day,Feb.4, includedgamessuchas pullthe line, The contesttook placein the Re.clOoud Coffee alphabetandstatusreversal.

In pull the line,the audienceis aske.dto write HouseonSupetbowlSunday.The troupeshowe.d r downsayingsonpaper.Thelinesarethenplace.din offtheirtalentandwon.

'Toeyhaveneverbeenstronger,''Newmansaid frontofthetwomernbersplaying.

Theyaregivena 'Toe troupehas been playingfor charity,"exrelationship.Throughoutthecourseof the game, plaine.d Newman.All themoneytheyraisegoesto they must occasionallypick up a line,read it and SaintJoseph'sShelterfortheHomeless. workit intothestory.

Stampsrecentlyjoinedthetroupethissemester.

Inalphabet,thetwoplayersmustbegineachline Hethinksit's"groovy."

Stamps'goalsaretobring oftheirstorywithaletterofthealphabet Theymust ~ a "fresh, new look, and loads andloadsof laughs!" go in order,backandforthandmustkeepthestory The troupe does the coffee house.

The troupe going.

In status reversal.the two playersare given a doesparties.ThetroupedidNewYork. ff youare in havingthetroupeforyourself,callthe relationship.Oneplayerstartsoffhighstatus, and intereste.d theaterat971-8510. one startsoff low status. Duringthe courseof the In thewordsof CavalierAttitudes,''ff youlove storytheymustchangetheirstatuswhilekeeping us,you'lldielaughing, ifyoudon't-we'llkill you!" theirstoryinteresting.

Troupetakes a bite out of the big apple

out spirit, imagination and his sense of originality.

His historical paintings include a series done on John Brown in 1942. The series portrays his trial and hanging, and his vividness expresses the unfairness of the situation. Pippin was troubled by national and global events in the '40s, which is clearly depicted in "Mr. Prejudice" done in 1942. The painting shows many different immigrants, the Statue of Liberty in a disturbingly dark color, and a broken V shown splat in the middle of it. It really makes you stop and think about how far we have come and how far we still have to go. The whole exhibit is in itself an eye-opener.

A whole room of the exhibit is decorate.d by flowers and still life which makes a vivid and colorful panorama.

You almost feel like you're stepping into a flower shop. There are at least two dozen floral still lifes there.

Pippin's images were inspired by books, movies, or current events. He painted people from life, memory and photographs. He is extremely visual. He picks up on things that would go unnoticed by most.

Pippin is forceful and deep. He is not afraid to make his simple paintings convey deeper, hidden meanings. He is meaningful, even in his still lites. His sense of color is also great, even when his choice of colors make a painting seem dark and mysterious. Pippin's paintings are often crude and have a very natural, earthy feel to them. The elements in his pictures, especially those of people, are flat, like cutouts.

His sense of design is so sharp that a simple picture of a man on a bench projects an unusual, visual, even magnetic attraction to the pictures. We can relate to them because of his design. To convey his vivid, visual messages, Pippin frequently used textiles. A man on a bench was Pippin's last work and is a serene, peaceful and even spiritual selfportrait.

You should definitely not miss this exhibit, which is the first celebration of his work since 1977. Many of the 50 paintings that disappeared from public view after his death have been re-found.

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Movie review The Piano

*** Starring: Holly Hunter and Sam Neil Rating: PG-13 Capsule: A woman's love for her piano draws her into a bazaar love triangle.

by Michelle Reiser guest writer

cartoon by Katina Carrao

The cast of "Melrose Place" has been lighting up the screen recently with its soapy shenanigans.

The 'Place' to be hooked on a Wednesday night

by Shelia Brady assistant features editor

Jake is back with Amanda. Doesn't he know that he's too good for her?

Who will that cat sink her claws into next?

Poor Jo. Poor Jane! Will she ever be able to get on with her life?

Michael is such a slime!

Sydney doesn't even deserve him.

If you understood any or all of that, you are hooked ... hooked on "Melrose Place."

Every Wednesday night at 9 p.m., a cult of fans turn off the ringers on their phones, grabs a soda from the 'fridge and prepares for an hour of this generation's popular soap opera.

Actually, many of these viewers probably had their ringers off already, of course. They were watching the preceding show on Fox, "Beverly Hills 90210."

"Melrose Place" is a spin-off of the overly publicized "90210."

For those who haven't been hooked since the beginning, Kelly, played by Jenny Garth, started dating the mysterious older man, Jake, played by Grant Show. Jake is a tenant at the Melrose Place apartment complex.

Jake, a typically beautiful biker, sensitive yet studly, seems to be one of the favorite characters on the show, according to many Cabrini watchers.

Sophomore Kim Forde said it is because he is gorgeous.

His bleach-blond, Barbiesque girlfriend, Amanda, played by Heather Locklear, however, is hated by many.

She has attempted to ruin the personal lives of almost every female character on "Melrose Place." Her man-hunting character is meant to be loathed. And that is exactly what she is.

"I hate Heather Locklear with a passion," senior Tracey Ziegler said. "If I ever see her on anything else, I'll still hate her."

Allison, played by Courtney ThorneSmith, and Billy, played by Andrew Shue, are a couple many people think are the most realistic.

Billy is a typical guy- sporty and jealous. Allison is a typical girl- loving but tenacious.

Some people, however, do not think "Melrose Place" is realistic.

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ENTERTAINMENT

If you are in the mood for a must-see movie, then you are in for a treat with director Jane Campion's latest flick, "The Piano," winner at the Palm d 'Or, 1993 Cannes Film festival. Jane Campion began writing "The Piano" in 1984, even before she started writing her first feature film, "Sweetie," that was released in 1989.

Ada, played by Holly Hunter, her nineyear old daughter and her piano arrive in 19 century New Zealand to an arranged marriage to a man named Stewart, played

by Sam Neil. They have never met.

Of all Ada's belongings, Stewart refuses to carry the piano back to his home, and he leaves it on the beach to wash away.

Stewart's guide, Mr. Gaines.

Sophomore Carolyn Wurth said, "It's kind of not realistic, because something major happens every week, in every one of their lives."

Perhaps some people's lives are truly this complicated.

Ziegler thinks it is realistic.

"It is the story of my life, on a larger scale," she said. "Except they are richer people."

One character who is not wealthy anymore is Sydney, played by Laura Leighton. She was, at one time, a prostitute. She is so knavish, she even had by Doug Eppler & Bob Macartney copy editor and writing coach & sports her own sister, Jane, played by Josie editor Bissett, feeling sorry for her. After putting Jane through hell by sleeping with It was a whim. A few weeks ago, sophomore her husband, Michael, played by ThoNate Carter,junior Bob Macartney and first-year mas Calabro, Sydney had convinced her student Reggie Moore were shooting the breeze caring sister that she is turning over a over anotherroundofSegaNHL '94 when somenew leaf. As soon as Jane began buying one said, ''We should go to Daytona for Spring Sydney's lies, Sydney blackmailed Break."

Michael into marrying her. She even A few days later, sophomore Larry Foster, wore Jane's wedding dress! senior Brian Siatkowski and junior Doug Eppler Maybe Sydney does deserve Michasaid, "Why not?" el.

On Feb. 25, they did just that. By 2 p.m., they Another character, second in the virhadstuffedtwocaiswithenoughclothes,foodand tuous line only to Jane, is Matt, played music to last them eight days and seven nights on

by Doug Savant. He is a kind-hearted the beach of Daytona, Fla. man who even married a Russian doctor Six hours after their departure, the six rolled so she and her daughter would not be into a Hardee's in Richmond, Va. Half a dozen forced to return to their unfortunate burgerslater,thetwO-OlfconvoywasbackonI-95, homeland.

He is everything a woman the Duke-North Carolina game was on the radio would ever want in a man, right? and the cruisecontrol was set at 74 mph.

Maybe not. He is homosexual.

Somewhere in the middle of North Carolina, Another less trendy topic Melrose theteam found MarkFowzaniuk, ajunior, and his deals with is life after divorce. friendsfrom Villanova on theirway to Key West.

Poor Jo, played by Daphne Zuniga, Conversing at 75 mph, both groups wished the is a talented photographer with integrity other well and slowly drifted apart,each thinking and such a self-worth rarely seen in fethey would not see each other for another eight male characters.

Now, if only she can days. find a man with similar characteristics.

They were wrong. An hour later, a rest stop She has survived a drug dealer whom reunited the Cabriniites again. Laughing at the she killed in self-defense.

Now she is coincidence,they exchanged storiesand returnto haunted by more than his memory. She the road. Stopping for gas a few hours later, is carrying his child. however, they were surprisedto meet again. CoSo whether Jo finds peace of mind, or incidence?You be thejudge.

Michael kills Sydney, the audience of Backon theroad,Mooremadethefatalmistake "Melrose Place" will be hoping for the of attemptingcommunicationwithEppler's group best. at75mphwhilewearingahat.Secondsafterhestuck While true lovers Billy and Allison hisheadoutthewindowofSiatkowski'sAriesK,the seem to be headed for marriage, snakehatwhipped off of hishead and intothe grill of the like Amanda will keep her claws in Jake, Buickfollowingbehindbeforehittingthepavement for at least a season's worth of shows. of I-95. Macartney broke into laughter until he Jane will be faithfully encouraged, realizedMoore had borrowed hishat. each Wednesday night, by thousands of Finally,after 17 hours,18 tapes,threepit stops Americans who are hooked, to put the and a partridgein a peartree, the Pennsylvanians pieces of her life back together.

played by Harvey Keital, decides he wants the piano and takes it back to his home. Unable to bear the fact that someone else has her piano, Ada strikes a bargain with her new tattooed neighbor.

She may play the piano for Mr. Gaines if she allows him to do certain things while she plays - one black key for every time she plays.

This arrangement draws Ada into a complex emotional, sexual bond, remarkable for its passion and frightening disregard for limits. Ada finds herself in a bazaar and highly charged erotic love triangle between herself, Stewart and Gaines. Ada's passion for her ~usic is only enhanced by the yearning she feels for Gaines.

When Stewart finds out about Ada's affair with Gaines, he goes into a feverous uproar, only to destroy the things that keep Ada alive. These are her piano, her music and her hand.

This movie is extremely well-done.

And although Ada does not even murmur a single word throughout the whole film, you can still relate to her character and feel the emotions she portrays so well. This film is erotic, sensual, emotional and intense. Holly Hunter is excellent as Ada, and Harvey Keitel is extraordinary as her "hidden" lover, Gaines. This is a definite must-see and must-see-again movie. Enjoy!

Spring breakers fly south: One group's tale of Daytona '94 arrived at the Best Western LaPlaya resort in Daytona...ninehoursaheadofschedule.Fortunately, the suitewas ready, anda quick trip to the local grocerysoonfilleditsfridge.

By 10 am. the six pack of Cabrinimen was on thebeachvolleyballcourt,checkingoutthewaterin the poolandlookingforladiesyoungerthanthe65year-0ldpopulationinfestingtheresorttown.

Afterthatday,aroutineofsortsdeveloped.The guysawokesomewherearound10:30am.,slapped on yesterday's shorts and slinked down to the beach nine floors below. By 1 p.m., they had hit McDonald'sand/orTacoBellandbegunthedaily debateon whatto dothat night Althoughmuch of thetime they spenta large portionof each evening inthecompanyoftheCanadianspringbreakersin the hotel and a few cansof expensiveNattie Light or Miller, they nonetheless made it out to a few clubs andcontestsand even won afew bucksatthe dogtrack.

Some of the not-so-routine highlights of the week included:SiatkowskiandFoster'sridein the stretchlimo that pickedthem up when they decided to hitchhiketo the clubs; the wett-shirt contest atwhichtheladycontestantsweregivena"squeeze test''in thefinalround;the triptothebowlinglanein which Siatkowskimanaged to bounce a bowling ballandscoremoreinthelanenexttohisthaninhis own; and the bomb a young lady dropped on the guyswhen,afterintroducingherself,shesaid, ''This is my sister Heidi. She's 12, so don't hit on her."

Inshort,some linesworked,many did not. But after one week, Carter returned with the best tan, Macartney had a new hat, Foster had lost nearly every dog race, Moore had nearly lost his voice singing Snoopy Doggie Dogg tunes, Siatkowski knew one line of Canadian French and Eppler's volleyballgame was not muchbetterthanwhenhe left.

As luck would have it, the group left on the nicestdayoftheweek By2p.m.Saturdaytheyhad left the 85-degree sun of Daytona and set out for snow-covered Radnor. Fifteen hourslater,they pulledontocampus, unpackedandslept.Itsnowed that day.

NEWS

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planning and raising more LABS from 1 researching, money for a high-techlanguagecen"We do need computers with teacher supervision and additional monies are needed for the fine arts department. We charge individual fees for certain areas to help off set the cost."

Mudrick prefers to avoid all of those small fees.

"My philosophy is to resist making students pay for anything extra that they need to use in the library.

Many colleges charge for printing per page on the computer. We do not do that here," Mudrick said.

Some of the concerns is that the library staff owns one dubbing machine and the staff reprints three to four tapes per lesson, due to budget restraints. There is limited access to the tapes since overnight sign out is allowed. Everystudentis requiredto talce a language for two semesters,. and someprofessorsmandatethe use of the lab.

"I wouldsay that the languagelab is sufficient lab, Normally, all studentsdo notlike languagelabs. They find them too confiningand frustrating," Hennigan,said. "We now use the library for commuters to have easier access. We have a learning resourcecenterforthestudents,across thehaJI." "I have had questions that were left unanswered," MaryanneWalker, senior,said. "People are required to go to the lab in m)' class. If there are otherpeopleusingthe tapesor the records you might have to wait."

RosemontCollegesolveda similar problem. The language professorsfeltthatthereel-to-reeltape decks and the single audio cassetteplayers were dated, so they went to work

ter that has broughtthe campus endless possibilities. MarilynConwell, who is a professor of modem languages, in areas of French, linguistics and methods of teaching, and Lois Russell,professorof the French language,with the help of Kathleen Lewis, director of the languagecenter, imagined and formulated their own 20th centuryteachingand learning "dream lab."

"Part of what inspiredus was that I have been a consultantin language facilities for the Carnegie Foundation, and we just seemed to feel that we could be doing so much more."

Conwell said.

The futuristic center, equipped with a living studentmonitor,can be foundinl..awrenceHall.HollyTrella, sophomoreat RosemontCollege,gets paid to sitat the pilot's booth,and she answerseveryone's questions.

"We are not chargedto use this," Trella said. "Our tuition did not go up because of this center. lfl have a questionaboutthe computers,I calla professor, and they almost always know the answer."

"Oneof the thingsI hope to develop is the use of the multi-mediacenter," Thomas Boeke, provost, said, "It is combined with text, conversation, and grammarso it is like virtual reality. The stuff is out there. I have seen it. I am familiar with it. It is terribly expensive. It is terrific."

Conwellwassendinga fall schedule to the Cabrini officesfor Cabrini students. RosemontCollegeis a part of our cooperative education program.Cabrinistudentsareableto use the facility if they are enrolled in classes at RosemontCollege.

The money for the facility came from a Pew grant for faculty developmentand Conwell,with hermother Jane Conwell, provided a $125,000challengeon the condition that the collegewould continue to develop six adjacent classrooms.

Alumnaegifts and the LukensFoundation donated the other monies.

"We interviewedeveryonein every discipline at the college, so that we would not leave anyone out," Conwell said. "We are the only true multi-mediacenter around."

It is named a language center, mainly because of the inventors. In reality,.everyoneuses it.

For example, Conwellexplained that a history professorwho desired to teach different time periods from his postcardsopted to use the center over the traditionalmethodof teaching, which would probably include passingthe cardsaround,maybe losing some,but more importantly,losing everyone's attention, due to the distraction. The center made him a videotape of the postcards, and he will soon edit it and compliment it with a sound system. This allows him to teach by a current method.

Numerous technologies are located at the center,which opened on Sept. 10, 1992. There are 16 carrels, each equippedwith a 8-mm VCR, a color monitor and audio player/recorder,six Macintoshllsi colorcomputers,threevideo laserdisc players, andaCDROM. Thecentralconsole, where the center's monitor sits, has four audio sources and five video sources. It houses a video editor, a slide-to-slidevideo conversion unit and another Macintosh Ilsi color monitor. Adjacent to the center is a seminarroomequippedwithamulti-

standard VCR, a color monitor and laser disc player. The goal is to remodel nearby classrooms to enable the professors full use of the technology and to reach all of their students.

"We have a Minitel hook-up to France," Trella said. "The professors have their own cards."

Minitel is a multi-faceted informationserviceavailabletoany phone subscriber. Rosemont College will offer a special course-Direct Access to France-this fall to French majors.

"It is expensive, but in the long run the center serves not only the language department,but the entire college. Any student can use the center to develop his presentation," Conwellsaid.

Are there any plans in the making at Cabrini?

"I am lookingat a five year plan," Boeke,said. "Itisrnyvision. Itisjust coalescing.If you wouldhavetalked to me six monthsfrom now, I would have told you I checked it out."

The benefits reach further than just the college. The center's visitors at Rosemont College will include other professors and teachers from the areas. The overwhelming response of the educators is because at least two major publishers will include CD ROM and video discs in their text and pictures will appear.

"When you listen to audio alone, it kind of gets lost. All research shows that with the use of the video or the more context used, the more you will learn to fill in the missing gaps," Conwell said.

Sometimes, Cabrini students have access to audio.

"We definitely need more tapes.

People can take them home, and when you go in, they are not there, "Stephanie Bieg, a sophomore,said.

Anne Schweim,referencelibrarian at Cabrini, said, "Our equipment is outdated. It should be setoff in it's own room. The library staff bends over backwards to service our students, and we just need an up-to-date lab. We have a lot of technology downstairs, and up there, at the stations, it is a definite eye sore."

more MAJOR from 1 There are other problems that arise when a student must attend another school. The schools do not always run on the same class schedule as Cabrini, and the breaks are often different. This year, Cabrini and Eastem's spring breaks did not coincide, forcing Szczurek to miss an entire week of classes.

Despite the small number of students in the language major, Hennigan is optimistic about the future. She is looking to hire a full-time Spanish teacher for the fall to repla~ the one who retired last year, and is hopeful that more students will enter the major.

"You never know when more majors will come in," Hennigan said. "I am hoping that the major will grow."

Friday, March 11. 1994

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It was made public that, as Kerrigaµ,,,w~li'ltt~career markedwithbothtriumphandtragedy.

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9. When filling out your pool, use pencil. You probably will change your mind countless times over the next few days, so an erasable utensil is key to your victory.

8. Never pick the no. 16 seed to win a game. Since the tournament expanded to 64 teams, the no. 16 teams have a winning percentage of .000. That's right, they have never won a game. So, don't pick them.

7. Use your head when making the selections, not your heart. Of course, the emotional selection will be Penn, or a team close to your hometown. But do not let this influence your thinking. Odds are, your favorite team will not win the tournament.

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3. Do not_pickArizooa. I repeat, do not pick Arizona. They choke more than the Buffalo Bills. Arizona always comes into the tournament ranked highly, and they always go out quickly. Do not pick Arizona.

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With the help of leading scorer Carr averaging 15.5 per game, leading rebounder Megan Dillon with 10.2 per game and Mills' and Dillon's assists tying at 4.0 per game, the team went on to participate in the PAC playoffs at Alvernia.

They beat Misericordia in the semifinals, 79-67. However, their winning streak slipped away, with a loss to Alvernia 67-54 in the PAC championships.

Carr was unable to play up to her level in the championship game because of a severely sprained ankle, which held her to 0-5 shooting from the floor.

"The winning streak before the final loss should give us a great deal of con• fidence heading into next season," Welde said. "If the players make basketball a 10-month-a-year sport, they will become extremely tough to beat."

The Lady Cavs are as talented as any Division III team in the country, according to Welde. With more hard work and recruiting more size on the team, he says, they will be a very dangerous team on the Division III level next season.

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" ; · a team that comes up big when • they have to play big games." , Senior Dave Kerschner said, ~ "I think it will be North Carolina, • Michigan or Arkansas. Arkansas 1 is the n-0. 1 team, and they are playing really well and have been throughout the season. North Carolina is unpredictable. One ? night, they are great. The next night, they are not. Lastly, Mich-

ize that our problems were only going to be corrected by working hard in practice."

The Lady Cavs started out on a rocky "Our coach made practice easy in the road this season but ended up on the road to beginning," sophomore Kristin Blanck success, with the help of their coach, cap- said. "We only had to run 10 laps. Then, we tains and hard work. went up to 25 laps, and our practices were The women's basketball team started out more focused." with a 3-7 record, losing the opening tournaThe team progressed. According to ment to Notre Dame. Then, they went on to Welde, the turning point for the Lady Jose the Christmas tournament champion- Cavs was their first game at Immaculata. ship to Pharmacy 64-59. To make things Immaculata really wanted to win, but worse, they went 0-3 in the National Catho- the Lady Cavs controlled the tempo of lic Tournament. the game and handled them quite easily, "In the beginning, I was nervous, be- Welde said. cause we got off to a rocky start," sophoFor the second year in a row, they more Dana Mills, co-captain, said. "We went undefeated in the PAC Conference worked as individuals, but as the season regular season. With their nine-point progressed, we became a unified team." win against Alvernia proving their turn"I think there were times when I was a around, they won 15 straight games. little easy on these girls, because they were "When we started winning games, so young," head coach Dan Welde said. our adrenaline picked up," first-year stuPractices got harder and the captains, dent Amy Hummel said. "We were more Mills, Karen Lawrence and Patty Carr, kept confident and made our coach happy." up the team's spirits.

The team set NCAA records for the "The best way to judge captains is to most three-pointers made in a game, in see how they react when the team is a late-season game against Rosemont. going through tough times," Welde said. This ranked the Lady Cavs no. 1 in "Our captains did a good job of keeping NCAA Division III for three-pointers the team unity and making others real- made in a game. They also set records assistant features editor

Glen Rice did it for Michigan five years ago.

Glenn Robinson of Purdue, Cal's Jason Kidd and Donyell Marshall of Connecticut are the type of player who can carry a team to victory.

5. Pray! There are always going to be unexplainable things in the tournament. So, prayers, or a good luck charm, can never hurt.

selecting three of the final four teams and the national champion correctly, you can make up an early-round deficit. Since these rounds are worth more points, concentrate on the late rounds. Don't be as quick to pick an upset after the round of 16.

1. Pick teams from the big conferences, especially the ACC, the Big 8, the SEC and the Big 10. These conferences have supplied all of the Final Four teams the past two years.

They play the toughest schedules in the nation during the season, and this helps in the tourney. The best conference in the country is the ACC, and they have supplied the last three National Champions.

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by Ronette Holt

Cleveland Cavaliers, have won their last 11 games and quickly are closing ground on the first-place Atlanta Hawks.

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Flyer Kevin Dineen has Crohn's dis~ ease, which has forced him to miss the past five games.

The Flyers' season began with 11 victories within the first 15 games.

Dineen, a Flyer for the past three years, is tired of struggling to make the playoffs and possibly is thinking about asking to be traded.

On Tuesday night, the Flyers hosted the Dallas Stars at the Spectrum. Despite goals from Eric Lindros, Mikael Renberg and Rod Brind' Amour, the team lost the game in overtime, 4-3. With fewer than 20 games remaining in their season, the Flyers are holding on to eighth place and the last playoff spot in the Eastern conference.

The Flyers' record is now 30-32-5.

Tim Kerr was inducted into the Flyers' Hall of Fame on Tuesday night.

Kerr scored over 50 goals over four consecutive seasons for the Flyers, before injuries prematurely ended his career. □ NBA

□ NFL

Rumor has it that Philadelphia Eagles' owner Norman Braman possibly may be selling his team to Hollywood producer Jeffery Lurie. Lurie made Braman a $185 million deal.

0 Baseball The Phillies opened their pre-season with a 7-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Ricky Jordan and Phil Geisler both hit home runs.

Pete Incaviglia also added a home run, two doubles and four RBIs. First baseman John Kruk underwent surgery on his scrotal sac last week.

Kruk is expected to be out for the remainder of spring training. The injury apparently was suffered last season, when Kruk was hit by an errant Mitch Williams pick-off throw.

The Phils' record fell to 3-2, with a 14-13 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.

Mariano Duncan had three hits and five RBIs for the Phillies, but staff ace Curt Schilling was rocked for 10 hits and nine runs in two innings.

Washington

in July, 1991.

□ NCAA

With March Madness almost ready to run wild, NCAA officials will be selecting the 64 deserving teams late Sunday.

Twelve teams already have qualified for the tournament, including Penn, who won the Ivy League for the second year in a row.

Joining the Quakers as automatic invitees are Central Florida, Rider, SW Texas State, Tennessee-Chattanooga, Tennessee State, Liberty, James Madison, Loyola, Southern Illinois, Pepperdine, Wisconsin-Green Bay and SW Louisiana.

Other automatic bids will be given out this week, and the rest of the field will be chosen on Sunday.

The U.S. Basketball Writers' Association chose their first team all-Americans last week.

The team consisted of Donyell Marshall of Connecticut, Glenn Robinson of Purdue, Jason Kidd of California, Grant Hill of Duke and Clifford Rozier of Louisville.

Temple's Eddie Jones received honorable mention.

JeffHornacek is pleased with the transition to Utah with his new teammates, the Jazz. Since Hornacek has joined the team, Utah has won its past three games.

Hornacek was traded for Jeff Malone and a first-round draft choice.

The Sixers have not fared quite as well since the deal. In fact, entering their game with Orlando, the club had lost 13 straight games, a franchise record. In fact, they had not won a game since rookie Shawn Bradley suffered his season-ending knee injury.

The hottest team in the NBA, the

0 Boxing Middleweight champion James Toney TKOd James Littles in the fourth round of their championship bout. Toney is now 42-0.

Olympic gold champion Oscar De La Hoya defeated Jimmy Bredahl by TKO in the 10th round.

The Supreme Court denies allegations that former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson was not given a fair trial.

Tyson was convicted of raping Desiree

0 Golf Fred Couples, one of the PGA Tour's leading money winners, will not defend his title in this week's Honda Classic because of a back injury.

Scoreboard

Statistics

Schedule

0 Track Villanova head track and field coach Marty Stern resigned from his position on Tuesday. According to Stern, his reasoning had to do with wanting to spend more time with his family. Sources close to the situation say Stern was forced to resign.

Men's basketball

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Father knows best Who holds the NHL record for most consecutive 50 or more goal seasons? How many seasons did the streak last?

-compiled by Father Ambrose Cashman

B.Dever Wissler Kerchner Grant Marant Egan Grace McGowan Flanagan Uff Henandez Timms Quirus

1.0 2.7 5.7 4.3 1.7 5.3 4.0 1.8 2.8 5.0 2.0 3.6 1.0 1.5 1.0 0.0 3.0 0.0 2.0 0.0

1.3 0.6 1.0 2.1 0.5 0.7 2.3 4.6 0.2 0.4 0.3 3.0 1.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 1.0 7.0 0.0 0.0

0 4 6 2 6 11 9 1 3 33 6 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

16 4.9 21 9.7 39 6.7 26 19.3 5 4.0 21 5.5 30 14.0 2912.6 6 2.4 17 5.8 4 2.6 14 5.7 1 2.5 3 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 2 3.7 2 6.0 0 0.0 0 0.0

A quote to note "Why don't you start drinking again? Maybe you'll play better.

-fan to John Daly

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Lacrosse 3/12

Gaucher College

Volleyball 3/10 3/11

Eastern at Kutztown

8:00 7:30

Golf 3/21

Misericordia

Coach Mike Kryzezewski of Duke is the only coach whose team lost an NCAA Championship game by 30 or more points.

-compiled by Father Ambrose Cashman

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by Bob llacartl'Hly sports 8ditor

This is, without a doubt, the best timeofthesportingyear. MarchMad• nessis upon us, and the collegebasketball fan will be treated lo hours and hours of championshipbasketball over the next month.

Of course,the NCAATournament does not start for another week, but the basketball has already begun. This is championshipweek, the week when all the automatic bids are decided.

Coming up this weekend, the fan basthe BigEastTournament,tbeACC Tournament, the PAC 10 Tournament andthe Big 10 finale to look forward to.

Then, at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, as the adrenaline is beginning to wear down fromall the games,the selectionshow bits the air and millions of students across the country find out if their school bas receiveda bid.

But this isnotjusta time of year for basketballfans. The noo•fanalso can have a good time by entering a local office pool. Pick a few lucky teams, andyou're instantlyricher.

Honestly,though,this is a time of year for thejunkie.

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You gotta love it Personally,I thinkMarchMadness is the best time of year,mostly because of the sheer amountof college basketball beingplayed.

Thinkabout it. If you lose, yougo home. Jf you win.you play on. In sotne ways, it is the ultimate playgroundbasketballgame.Winnersstay, losers sit.

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Friday, March 11, 1994

Softballpreparesfor battle in PAC

by Christina Feehan assistant arts and entertainment editor

Although Mother Nature continues to rule the lives of many, the women's softball team is slowly but surely preparing for their season. Their field is snow-covered, but their mitts are broken in, and they are eagerly awaiting warmer weather. . James Hedtke, head coach and professor of political science, coached Cabrini's softball team in the the spring of '87, as well as in the spring of '93. Hedtke claims he loves coaching because "it keeps you young."

"This could be the best softball team Cabrini has ever had," Hedtke said.

Their first game is March 18 against Rosemont College, provided the weather conditions improve. There was a meeting Thursday, March 10 for all the softball officials in the conference, to determine what will happen with the season.

Like many other spring teams, the women have had to practice in the gym. Hedtke claims practicing in the gym is fun for about the first three days, but since they have been practicing since mid-February, it has grown old.

"They need to be outside, to practice in the dimensions of the field," Hedtke said.

"About 50 percent of the team is not able to fully prepare for the season."

Senior Dave King, assistant coach, has assisted with his sister's community softball team in the past and was assistant coach of Cabrini's team last year. The weather has brought about an unfortunate circumstance, King said, similar to what happened last year with the blizzard of '93.

"The weather hinders our ability as coaches to witness the players in actual situations," King said. "Without ever seeing any of them play, I can still tell that they are winners."

Nikki Rose, a sophomore, is the pitcher who played softbaH for Cabrini last year.

She also played softball all four years at Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School, in Lafayette Hill.

"I think we have an excellent team with many good athletes," Rose said. "They really want to be there, which is important."

Practice in the gym has been hard on everyone, Rose said, because it is complete-

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Senior Roseanne Carfagno prepares to turn the double play during the first week of try-outs, as the Lady Cavs prepare for their season. The team has been forced inside by the inclement weather and is looking forward to their first match-up. ly different outside. "We have to get in the swing of things quickly, because our first game is March 18," Rose said.

"Practice is overbearing in the gym," Stephanie Slater, a first-year student and the team's third baseman, said. She played softball all four years at Camden Catholic High School, in Cherry Hill.

She said the team is pretty promising, and she hopes they will bring a championship to Cabrini.

Melissa Hunsberger, also a first-year student, is the catcher. Hunsberger played all four years at Academy Park High School, in Sharon Hill.

"We have a lot of experienced girls this year, and the younger girls are good athletes who are smart about the game," Hunsberger said.

She also said it is difficult to play in the gym, because everyone wants to go outside.

"One good thing about practicing in the gym is it gives us time to work on certain plays and tone up our abilities," Hunsberger said.

"I feel the team will be good, but it is hard to practice, due to the weather," Denise Canaris, a first-year student and outfielder said. She graduated from West Catholic High School, in Philadelphia, and played all four years. Canaris said she feels everyone has positive attitudes for the season.

Jennifer Alden, a first-year student, plays second base. She only played softball during her first year at Villa Maria High School, in Malvern, but played lacrosse the other years. She feels they have a strong team

and a great pitcher. Alden wants to do well and feels the team is a good one.

Chris Lear, another first-year student, plays first base and left field. She played softball all four years at Bishop Shanahan High School, in West Chester.

"I'm excited about playing, and I think we have a good team," Lear said.

Lear said the team cannot wait to get outside and play. "Hitting with rag balls in the gym just does not compare," she said.

Try-outs are this week, and two girls are needed for each position. Currently, there are 18 players practicing.

"The talent of the returning players, as well as new players, is unbelievable," King said. "The competitive feeling I get being around this year's team is very positive. The PAC better watch out for Cabrini."

Cavs repeatas PAC Champs,drop NCAAgame

by Rich Jasper assistant copy editor

At the stroke of midnight on Nov. 2, 1993, Cabrini and other small area colleges were officially permit-ted to reunite their teams with their coaches.

Midnight Madness, a tradition begun in 1992 and co-sponsored by the student government association (SGA), officially marked the beginning of NCAA Division III basketball. Many students gathered in the Sacred Heart gymnasium to celebrate the event, anticipating another form of "Madness," come spring.

At the start of the '93- '94 season, the Cavaliers were ranked sixth in the MidAtlantic region's rankings, steadily moving up to finish the season as the fourth-ranked team.

"There are 311 teams in Division III, and we were one of 40 to be selected," coach Jolm Dzik said. "I'm glad we we're one of them."

Entering the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (PAC), the Cavs were 23-3, losing to Radford, Maryland-Eastern

Shore and St. Joe's in Maine. The team was undefeated in the PAC, heading into the PAC Tournament.

The Cavs were looking to repeat as PAC Champions, as they headed into the semi-final match-up against Misericordia, a team they defeated twice in the regular season.

Kerchner, a senior, collected 14 points during the PAC final, Carr added 16, sophomore Nate Bowles scored 14, while sophomore Reggie Marani and first-year student John Drummond each had 12.

Senior Brad Dever scored 21 in the semi-finals, nine in the championship game and was named the most valuable

'Thiswas the best seasonfor the men's basketball team in the entire historyof the college. We were very pleasedto be that successful.'

-head coachJohn Dzik Led by sophomore Billy Carr's 18 points, the Cavs cruised into the finals for the second straight year, with a 9987 victory.

In the finals, Cabrini took on the Beaver Knights. Six Cavs scored in double figures, led by senior Dan Barracliff, who scored 25.

Barracliff, who averaged 18.2 points per game, scored the l,000th point of his career in the game. Center Dave

player of the tournament.

From there, the Cavs went on to play Susquehanna at Eastern College, on Friday, March 4. The Cavs' hopes of advancing in the tourney, however, were squelched by the Susquehanna Crusaders, with their 100-77 victory. Cabrini finished the season with a 23-4 record.

"This was the best season for the men's basketball team in the entire history of our college," Dzik said. "We

were very pleased to be that successful."

Both the PAC and tourney games, however, fell during the week of spring break, when many at Cabrini were traveling south, to warmer climates, or heading home, to catch up on some sleep.

The lack of student support at the games upset Dzik.

"We do have some very loyal fans who came to every game," Dzik said.

"But, overall, I was disappointed about the support we received at the end. I was also disappointed for my players, because I know how hard they played."

At the beginning of the season, Dzik said the mark of a true champion is not winning a championship, but defending it. Once again, the Cavs did just that.

With the nucleus of this team coming back next season, the outlook is bright for the Cavs. The experience of this year's tournament will only help in the future.

With a little advanced planning, maybe next year the student body will be treated to a tourney game they can attend.