Friday,March18,1994 Vol.XL,No.19 CabriniCollege .,.,_Radnor, Pa. 19087 -~::::
~eachers attempt to make the grade
Lax swapssticksfor shovels
Tenure reviewed by Catherine Smotherman assistant news editor
The Cabrini board of trustees requested, in a Dec. 13, 1993 memo, that the faculty review the tenure system. Specifically, the memo said the faculty is to develop "policy and procedures for a formative, post-tenure evaluation system," examine the current system of annual evaluation oftenure-trackfaculty and "develop two proposals containing alternatives to the traditional tenure procedures." "Formative" means the purpose of the post-tenure evaluation is to facilitate faculty development, rather than to judge faculty performance for personnel reasons. Some faculty members said the board's request suggests there is a problem with the current tenure system. "Ithink it's reasonable to examine tenure if somebody can suggest why we would want to do that," Gerald Satlow, the tenured chair of computer information science, said. There is an implication that the board thinks something is wrong, he
said. "lithe board has concerns about how we're functioning, then share those concerns," Sallow said. Several other faculty had the same reaction. Most board members were unwilling to comment on the review request. One, who is not on the academic affairs committee, said it might be related to the fact that Cabrini has a higher percentage of tenured faculty than most schools. Currently, 75.6 percent of Cabrini's 41 full-time faculty have tenure, according to the Cabrini College Fact Book. Thiscomparestoanaverage of 53.8 percent at private fouryearcollegesacross the United States for the 1991-92 academic year, according to the Digest of Education Statistics for 1993. Dr. Donald Tomasello, chair of the board's academic affairs committee, would not say exactly what motivated the board's request. However, he did say, "Logic would tell you the review was begun because there is a perception that there may be a problem. We don't know yet.
The answer's not in. The request should be taken in a positive sense. This is a very common occurrence around the country today." Tomasello is right about this being a common occurrence. In 1982, the National Commission on Higher Education Issues said post-tenure evaluation of faculty was a pressing issue. Numerous schools have made changes to their tenure system. A high percentage of tenured faculty is not a problem in itself. Asked if the current system works well when a faculty member's performance is unsatisfactory, Provost and Academic Dean Thomas Boeke said, "Tenure is a property right. It's like owning a house: I own it, you can't take it away from me, except for cause." Tenure protects academic freedom, according to John Heiberger, tenured assistant professor of business administration and president of the faculty senate. "Academic freedom does not guarantee lifetime employment.
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photo by Enc Barboscia
Sophomore Nate Carter, co-captian of the lacrosse team attempts to clear the snow off the field. The team has been shoveling during practice hoping that sometime soon they will be able to practice outdoors.
Bookstorepricesempty buyers'pockets by Brian Siatkowski assistant sports editor
photo by Kelly McDonald
Manager George Kobeissi takes the price tags off the textbooks before they are sent back to the publisher.
At the beginning of each semester, students complain about how much textbooks cost and cringe every time the register rings up a total. Prices of textbooks are non-negotiable, though, and the need for them is essential. The bookstore also contains clothing, cards and toiletries for the convenience of the students. But when can you get in? Junior Bryan Bell said, "It needs to be open more for the students." The Cabrini College bookstore's hours vary almost daily. Monday and Thursday, the store is open from 9-5. The hours on Tuesday and Wednesday are 9-6 and Friday from 9-2. But, on the weekends the bookstore is dark and vacant. Cabrini's bookstore is owned by thefollettcompany,acompanybased in Elm Hurst, Ill. The Follett company also owns other local college bookstores in the area including those at Rosemont College, Eastern College, St. Joseph's University, Beaver College and Gwynedd-Mercy. Last April, George Kobeissi was
hired as the new manager of Cabrini's bookstore. Kobeissisaid the hours are determined by the company and add up to a 40-hour week. Kobeissi also said, "When there are events held on the weekend at the college, the bookstore is open for the publicity and the business." Cornparedwithotherlocalbookstores, Cabrini did not fair well. Eastern College's bookstore is open Monday and Friday also for a total of 43 hours a week, and Villanova University's bookstore is open seven days a week, for a cumulative total of 531/2 hours. Caroline Smith, a junior, said, "The hours should be extended. It is an inconvenience to the students." First-year student Crystal Valentine said, "The amount of money you pay for books is ridiculous, and then when you go to sell them back, you get nothing." Most students return their books to the bookstore to receive some kind of cashforthenextsemesterand, usually, receive less than 20 percent of the original price. Charles Berry, assistant manager
Inside ... Week at a Glance ... DA&E pgs.6 & 7 Tum to A & E for a history of film and what Dr. Young says about the Oscars
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□SPORTS
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How the winter storms have affected spring sports.
FRIQAY
SATURDAY SUNDAY
05 p.m. St. Patrick's Day social. WCGA
01 p.m. Threeon-three basketball tourney-gym
O9p.m. Comedian Mike SullivanIrwin. WCGA
07p.m.Sumo Wrestling/Human Bowling and Celebrity Auction. WCGA
of Cabrini'sbookstore,said thecompanyprovidesachartincludingthewholesale price from the distributor and price to sell the book for. "We buy books directly from the publisher," Berry said. "The books that come in with a pre-priced amount on them sell for the same price." Vincent Perkin, a clerk at Villanova's bookstore, said, "A lot ofstudentsthinkthatuniversitiesjack up prices, but there is no sales tax like Barnes & Noble, so usually it comes out to about the same." Perkins also said that there is usually a 20-25 percent price increase in the books when the bookstore sells the books to the students. The FollettCompany was notavailablefor comment when an inquiry was made about the price increases. Laurel Mallon, a manager of RosemontUniversity'sbookstore,said, "Mark-ups usually depend on the contracts,usuallythe minimalis20percent, and the maximum is about 40percent." Mallonalsoadded,"Studentsdogetvery upset about it, but publishers set price. Studentsdon'trealizetheexpensivecost in shipping the books."
March 18 to 24
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAYTHURSDAY O3p.m. "Haunted by God," the life of co-founder of the Catholic Worker movement. Red Cloud
011:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spring makeovers. WCGA
09:45 p.m. Hypnosis Show (rescheduled). WCLH
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Deciding fate of future leaders Major alterations are occurring with the leadership positions on campus. Directors have changed hands, requirements for positions have lessened and positions, in general, have been eliminated. Is this change for the sake of change, or is there a real purpose? Heidi Levine, director of counseling services, has assumed the responsibilities of the orientation coordinator. This position was formerly held by the director of student activities, Marianne DeFruscio. It was a joint decision · between these two women and Bob Bonfiglio, vice president for student development. The resident life office is experiencing a shortage of male applications for resident assistant (RA) positions. Some men have been solicited to run for the positions. Is this an acceptable way of creating student leaders? Aren't leaders the ones who decide their own fate, without outside encouragement? It has been proven that the medical assistant (MA) jobs are not utilized enough to warrant their existence on campus. It has become too expensive for the college to furnish half of the room and board for each MA. Withthe money saved, the college would like to hire a four-hour-a-week professional doctor for the campus. Until such a doctor arrived, calls late at night would be forwarded to public safety. Is the public safety staff equipped or knowledgeable to handle the added responsibility? As for the student government association (SGA), they will be losing all members on the executive board with the exception of one student. Student government has had a problem with nominees in the past. Will this problem resurface? Will there be a shortage on the executive board? All these leadership changes DO have reasons, but are they valid? These decisions have been made, and we all must play the cards we have been dealt.
IUps and Downs Spring is in the air, and blooming flowers are adding color throughout Radnor. Seventy-five years ago, bulbs were planted along Eagle Road, so the community could enjoy their brilliance. It is quite a treat to drive by and see everything in bloom. Public saftey has been very understanding about all the parking problems around campus, due to the snow and ice. Not many tickets have been issued. We all appreciate their consideration, as well as the many van escorts back to the dorms. The access to the copiers in the library have helped numerous students complete all their work. Black ink will copy easily, but other colors have posed problems. We realize this is not a problem with the library, but rather with the technology of the equipment.
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Ann Schweim, reference librariaQ, has been a great help in the library. She clearly explains computer usage to both large classes and individuals, even stopping to aid a student when busy with another project.
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Friday, March 18, 1994
'Til death do us part? Gary White, features, arts and entertainment editor
On March 5, 1994, at approximately 11 a.m., my sister, Donna, was walking down the aisle of St. Kevin Church, prepared to alter her life for good. She was going to be married. At approximately 12 p.m. on the same day, Donna was escorted back down that aisle by her new husband. What took about an hour to create is something that was once considered a lifetime commitment. I have always been taught that marriage is a very special sacrament of the Church. It is not something to be done in haste. It also is not something to be done if you are unsure, or even iffy, about your intended. For these reasons, I find marriage to be a very scary sacrament. Spending your entire life with one person can end up being a long time. Seeing the person day in and day out. Sharing experiences and intimate feelings. All this can be very difficult. I hope I will be successful, if I ever enter into marriage. I think marriage is a very special, important and powerful thing. I believe what I have been taught. This is why I get annoyed when I see people on televi sion putting marriage down or when I read about all the divorces there are. I understand that people change and things happen between two people, but if they really know and love each other, almost anything can be worked out. I read once that 60 percent of all marriages end in divorce. More than half the people who say they will love their spouse '"til death do us part" do not make it that long. Specialists say, if your marriage has lasted longer than seven years, you are in the minority. In one of my classes, someone did a paper on these facts. While researching, they found out that the number of divorces each year is going to double in number. I do not know how the number can double, if 60 percent of the marriages already end in divorce anyway. The woman also said she learned that it will become customary for people to be married three times. The first marriage will happen w~ile we are young. The second marriage will be for us to find a spouse to have children with. The third marriage will be with a person we can spend the rest of our lives with. Getting married is a holy sacrament meant to be something special. With this type of attitude, the specialness is lost. I guess I have a very idealized outlook on the subject. Marriage is something I have always considered an ultimate goal. I have never seen it as a means to an end. This is what it becomes when we set up objectives to fulfill. Why is it not possible for one person to fulfill all requirements? It used to be that divorce was uncommon. Now, it is the stable family that is uncommon. People's values seem to be
changing. I do not see it as a good role model for the future.If this is true, then the wedding vows will have to change. People will no longer be able to say, "'til death do us part." What happened to finding one person who fits all the categories? I think this is taking the easy way out. From what I have been told, marriage takes work. One problem should not bring about the end of the union. Recently, I saw an ad on TV for an episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show." On it, a woman was saying how she does not feel marriage is "necessary" anymore. She said men can take cooking lessons, and women can go to a sperm bank. I really feel sorry for this woman, if this is her concept of marriage. I believe marriage is more than cooking and making children, although children are a major part of it. , Marriage is a special bond between two people. It is a way of saying, "I love you," now and forever. It is opening yourself up to another person, completely. It is caring. It is sharing. It is loving. It is two people becoming one. To me, this is what marriage is. I hope it will be all this for everyone who gets married. I particularly hope it is all this for my sister, Donna, and my new brother, Joe. I hope that, by the time I get married, marriage will still be a special union shared between two people who really love each other.
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IOpinions ·she works hard for th~ money ...so hard for it honey by Heather McAllister
straws,for her sippingpleasure. This is just one example of how ignorantsomecustomerscanbe.Many Nothinghas taughtme more about assumeI'm just plainstupid.I've been the intricaciesand inadequaciesofhu- reamed out much more often since manbeingsthanworkingatasupermar- becoming a cashier.For instance,cusket.Toputitanotherway,peoplecanbe tomers yell when I ring up a produce analand ignorant. itemwiththeappropriatecodenumber, Many fail to realiz.ethat, in life's becausethey think the number is the grandforestof tropicaltrees,whetherI priceper pound. identify a citrus product as a blood "It's $2.14 for one ·scallion?"one orange or a tangelo makes no differ- woman snortednasilyat me. "That's a ence, especiallyif both are on sale for rip-offi" exactly the same price. After all, the "No,ma'arn.214isalook-upnumonlythingthatreallymakesadifference ber. Scallionsare 89 cents each." is ''family pride." "Oh." I've beenacashierfora year-and-aApologiesareaboutasrareascakedhalf at the same supermarket, but make-upprincesseswhoreakofGiorgio before I made this lofty career move, being satisfiedwith a baggingjob. For I was a CSA for two years. A CSA, of some reason,they each live on the top course, is a customer service assis- floor of an apartment building and tant. All right, I was a bagger. have to walk up all the stairs with a I'll neverforgetmy veryfirst day as sore wrist;back or toe. Doesn't anya CSA,when I broke a 64-ounceglass onehaveelevators? And why do they bottleofAppleandEvecranberryjuice. insistonbuyingfourcasesofDietPepsi I promptly turned the purest crayola and two bags ofFresh Step cat litter? shadeofred andbeganmoppingup the Tobeperfectlyhonest,I'mnotpaintjuicewithindustrial-strengthpapertow- ingacompletelydistinctportrait.Nearly els. My compassionatecustomer's re- everytime I have been embarassedby sponse was, ''You're gonna get me an out-of-control,price-consciousmaanother one, right? I don't want that niac, thenext customerin linehascombottle,now." fortedmeandgoneoutofhisor herway Apparently, this gracious woman tolowermybloodpressure.Somepeople assumedI was thinkingaboutbagging actually lift the Fresh Step from the the liquid for her, ignoring the glass bottomof the cart for me. Somedo not chards floating throughoutthe syrupy mind if I catch their expired coupons. goop. Maybe I'd even throw in a few 'Someevenjokearoundwithmeandask editor in chief
me about the life I lead when I'm not by Danielle D/Marco wearing a bow-tie, maroon-stripedmanaging and perspectives editor apron and black, pleated poly-blend "It was the best of times, it was pants. An eight-hourcashier shift in a the worst of times." Charles supermarketis not that bad. Why have I stayed at the same job Dickens, "A Tale of Two Cities." I was 17-years-old and in need since my senior year in high school? Whydobotherretumingtomyoldstore of extra spending money for my weekends. Whatwasltodo? How duringeveryschoolbreak? Well, the chain was thoughtful could I cruise the malls when I was enough to build a spanking-new es- broke? Then it hit me! I'll get a job, but tablishment right on Lancaster Avenue. Even if I wasn't the reason for where? I knew of a new supermarthe store being constructed, it was ket opening up 10 mfnutes away pretty classy of my boss to transfer from the mall, but I did not want to me there, so I can work during the be labeled a "bagger girl." Times became tough. My school year. I've even won two academicscholarshipsfromthecompany. mother would not lend me her credit cards anymore, my father threatAnd I make decentmoney. Throughmy work experience,I've ened to cut off my allowance and I learnedtobeextremelyfriendlytoother had exhausted all the change in my cashiers,waitersandanyoneelsewhois piggy bank. It was time to hold my forcedto cope with the idiosyncracies head up high and get an application ofthegeneralpublic.leanaddexcellent at that local supermarket. I did try to find work else where, bagging skills to my resume, and my moneyis alwaysperfectlyorganizedin but at 17-years-old, your choices my wallet.Ah, the benefitsof a super- are quite limited. The supermarket was the only place willing to hire marketcareer. The question "paper or plastic?" me, so it all began. My life as a bagger. may be permanentlyimbedded in my First, they made us sit through a brain, but at least I have learned to handleobnoxiousbehaviorwithoutleap-cheesy television introduction to ing over the counter,wielding a sharp the store, followed by a tour of the spotless establishment. I then had objectfrom our housewaresaisle. Now if people could only believe my bagging training by some boob that I'm reallynot over-chargingthem who did not have the first clue about bagging groceries. for theirtangelos.
When tabloidstalk, peoplelisten by Jane S. Van lngen
lover is included. Sophomore Jen Woodruffsaid, perspectiveseditor "I don't pay attention to the Harding thing. I haven't been following it/' You are browsing the maga· Al Norrin, housekeeping, said, zinesin a bookstore or waiting "Thescandal is free advertising for. your tum in the check-out line Tonya and Nancy. I think tabloids with a quart of milk,when your go overboard." eyes come across the headline Accordingto Shelly Datson, a aboutthe latest scandalconcern- sophomore, she does not read ing your favorite star.You try to tabloids becaus~ she feels that look away, but you cannot. The what celebrities do is their busipicturescaptiva~ you_Youbave ness. now entered the world of tab"I read the tabloids someloids. times, like Star and the National Joe Zajku, housekeeping, Enquirer,,. she said. "I like info , said, '-The only time I look at about the stars. not that I bethem is at the check-outcowiter lieve everything it says:" and think they are a bunch of Heidi Levine, director of the crock. I think they area wasteof counseling center, said, "Our cetime and money." lebrities are people we really look Joe Men:yline, a rust-year upto andidealize. We put them on student,said, "Ireadtbemsomea pe&stal. When people have a timesjust for fun~just to laugh problem in a marriage. it makes at then~. I usually just read about them more real to us. How celebrithe stars." ties are going to deal with it norThe front cover of tabloids malizes their experiences. Their recently have had celebrity sto- problems make them more real to ries such as Annette Funicello' s us." battle to walk again, the Judds If stars are not your thing; you touring again. the claim that can read about the man who surPrincess Grace did not die, the vived the electric chair, or about "heartbreaking" story of the fan who basn 't spoken since Shaquille O'Neal's real father Elvis died. and, of course, the never-endOn a more secular note,you can ing Harding~Kerrigan scandal. read about Noah's diaries, or the In the Feb. 22 issue of the woman whose hands have cured National Enquir(;r, it is claimed millions or about NASA photos that Nancy Kerrigan forgives that prove that a bible legend is Tonya and prays for her. Also, true. as an addedexclusive, the tale John Marshall, housekeeping, of how Tonya seduced her ex- said, "Tabloids get a big thumbs assistant managing and
down." , "Their reporting is sensationalist. People like to read about junk, and they like toread about people: s hardships," Norrin said. "I don't think much of tabloids joumalistically," Levine said. "They play on topics that titillate people. The information is on&sided and plays to people's fe"ars. They're not very positive." , According to Eric Bryant, a continuing education student, tabloids ate bologna, but people still buy them. If those stories don't suit your fancy either, you can find out about your future in a teacup or find out the magic symbols for love, money and luck through tarot cards. Operators are standing by at the everpopular psychic hotlines, to tell you all about love and your future · forup to only four dollars a minute. If you're feeling really rambunctious, you can send a strand of your hair, plus $5, to get your fu. ture predicted.And be sure to look at the palm of your hand when you ge~a chance. According to a psalmist on the back cover of the Feb. 22 issue of Sun, certain lines on your hand could mean your life is going to be greatly illuminated in the next few days. "I think liotlines are phony," Bryant said. "They make money off of people." Anyway you look at it, gossip playsabigpartoftabloids. Gossip. and rumors also play a part at Cabrini.
"I think it is a small school phenomena," Levine said. "It becomes a real problem, because there is not much anonymity. It is hard to keep things secret or private." ·'I don't believe gossip," Merryline said. "I'll believe it when I see it." According to sophomore D.J. Glasgow, sophomore, "Gossip destroys the fabric of many friendships." "Gossip may cause some people to withdraw and keep things to themselves," Levine said. "It depends on how private a person is and on their personality. Some people are more comfortable with being in the limelight and ate used to it. "People over-estimate the power of the Cabrinigrapevine, and they fear it," she continued. "It's not just gossip that is spread. People are very involved in other people's lives, because they know and care about them." Wood.crest resident director Sloane Gibb said, in her newsletter "Gibb's Gab" last October, "It topples governments, wrecks marriages. ruins careers, ruins reputations> causes heartache, spawns suspicion and causes innocent peopie to cry in the pillows. It's called gossip. Before you re• peat a story, ask yourself. 'ls it true? Is it necessary?' If not, shut up."
After working in the CSA (customerservice assistant)department, a clever name for baggers and cartpushers, I was antsy to move up the grocery ladder. I was a bagger for only a month, but it was the longest month of my life. I was contemplating quitting the luxurious life of stuffing brown paper bags and returning to my normal life. Before I could execute this decision, they decided to move me to cashier. Wow! A dollar raise and a new title, what more could I want? Before I could be donned with the new title, I had to pass a cashiering test. What the hell did I need to take a test for? Needless to say, I passed the test with the lowest grade. Fortunately, it was good enough to move ahead in the supermarket world. Cashier is where I stayed for three years, but not continuously. I left my job five or six times because, as exciting as the change was, it wore off in a matter of weeks. During the summers, the beach seemed to call way too often, and I could not resist spending time at the shore with my friends from high school. These "leave of absences" were only the beginning. When I attended Cabrini my freshman year, I could not work and... study. Another "leave of absence" was requested so I could be the best student I could be. My sophomore year at Cabrini, a new store opened right by school. I broke down and reapplied to cashiering slavery (I was broke again, this time with charge bills). This would not last very long. Summer quickly approached. I wanted to leave again, but I went home and back to my old store, to earn money for my junior year. Not much was saved, so it was back to the new store near Cabrini again. A waited a month to start working at the new store again. I went in with my head hanging low, my bowtie tight and my maroon apron ripped. It was not until I left for work one Saturday morning that I realized this was not where I wanted to be on a warm afternoon. I told my manager my course load was too tough to remain at the supermarket. She responded with a bellowing, "GOOD!" And that was the end of my days listening to cranky old ladies telling me to triple bag their Depends. I occasionally visit some of my friends at both stores and grin inside. "Thank God I got out," I would say quietly under my breath. It was like the mafia. The more I wanted out, the harder it was to leave. I never officially quit my responsibilities as a cashier, but I hope not to return again. It seems every time I try to get out, they keep pulling me back in.
K;orrectiod Rosanne Carfagno's name was mispelled in Issue 18. We regret the error.
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Friday, March 18, 1994
Senior day rescheduled by Regina Miller staff writer
College seniors are busy with school work, careersearches,co-opresponsibilitiesandgraduation plans. Their futures are vast_an~exci~ing, but there is yet another day to Jot m their immediate calendars. Senior day, postponed and soon to be re-scheduled, encourages seniors to reflect on their lives at Cabrini. "We are the first class that went through the newcore,"seniorChrisMonaghansaid." I_like this core better than the core the previous students went through. It was a good move." Senior class vice president Steve Czech, gave the reason for the change of senior day. "It was supposed to be in February, but due to the weather and a lot of make-up days, it was postponed," he said. . Anthony '.fomasco, departmenthead of psychology and senior day organizer, said. "It is not going to be easy to re-schedule. I have to meet with the registrar, the provost and the dean of students to work it out." Stacy Norden, career service director, said she had workshops that had to be canceled, and there has been no word about re-schedulingthe speakers. She planned on having speakers and workshops on financial planning. Sophomore Fran Kelly works on a project for his class in water color painting. Tomasco is looking into all possible dates and times to re-schedule. Norden said it would be difficult to re-schedule workshops in the evening or on a Saturday. John Quirus, president of the senior class, by Jane Van lngen . . pan. She came to Cabriniafter studyinggeneral said, "I was ·supposedto be a speaker at se~or assistant managing and perspectives edrtor studiesfortwoyearsatHarcum.College. day and talk about what it is like to beaseruor. · AlthoughHarcumhasamusicschool,itdoesnot I am not sure what is going on now." Twelveyearsago,LoriSmithwas the firstarts haveanrnajorinartsadministration. Thereareonly Tomasco said it is important to re-schedule administration major,andsincethen,therehavenot 25 collegesin thecountrythatofferthe major,and senior day to ~elp shape the core curriculum in been many other majors.To date, there are only Cabriniistheonlycollegeonthemain linethatoffers the future, and to maintain an effective assessseven. itDrexelUniversity,inPhiladelphia,alsooffersarts ment that the Middle States team looks for, BrendaOrtiz,asophomore,said,"Alotoftirnes, administration. mostpeoplehavetheirownideasaboutwhatthearts YanomotosaidshebecameinterestedinCabriniwhen they evaluate programs.
Department survives with few majors
"There are qualities of a liberally educated person. Should we find out if the qualities and competencies will take place in our studen~-" Thomas Boeke, provost, said. "Do we verify that? Do we attempt to verify that? I would say a resounding yes." Tomasco reviewed the former plans for senior day and hopes to maintain a similar schedule. Tomasco encourages all senior students, faculty and administratorstojoin together in the Widener Lecture Hall. "There is a 20-minute attitude assessment survey that Dr. Biller is excited about, which she would not have had, if we had senior day when originally planned," Tomasco said. "It compares the attitudes of the incoming freshmen with the attitudes of the seniors." Mary Ann Biller, vice president for enrollment management, was unavailable for comment. Some seniors expressed their concerns. "I have mixed emotions,because they make attendance mandatory, and they start sending people letters that if you do not show up, you will not graduate," Monaghan said. "If you want to go, you will do it on your own." Tomasco said senior day attendance will be highly encouraged and agreed "mandatory" has a lot of negative connotations. "I think that instead of a senior day, they should let us go to workshops," Anne Marie Mauro, a senior, said. "The real world is different than Cabrini College." "Senior day is not designed to catch anybody," Boeke said." It is not designed to m~e any one nervous. It is designed to make this place as good as a place as it can be." Junior Jackie Lorenzo looks forward to senior day next year. "It not only benefits the school but the future student. I think seniors should care about that."
are. They are turnedoff withoutgivingthe arts a becauseof the artsadministrationmajor.She also chanceandwithoutlearningand experiencingit. wantedtostudyintheUnitedStatestocontinueher ''Becauseofthatattitude,theartsarebeingrutoutstudiesofEnglishandothercultures. ofeducationalinstitutions, becausetheyarenotseen "I likepaintingandwouldwanttoworkatanart as vitalto educationas othersubjects,"she contin- museumor galleryin Japan,"Yanomotosaid. '1 ued.''Theartsadministrationmajorrelieson people cannotbean artist,butlreallylikeart.I wanttokeep who havean appreciationof the arts." in touchwiththe artworldand try managing." oftransactionsfor1hebanknottolosemoneyis "I do not thinkpeopleknow what is available, by Brian Slatkowskl Wolkalsois interestedin musicandwantsto be 8,00). becausethey have not heard of it before," Brian a tourmanager. assistantsports 6ditor AcoordingtoJohnBarday, vicepre.5identof Wolk,a senior,said. '1 chosearts administrationbecause,as a tour An emptywall, an empty wallet and an financialaffairs,"lhadgivena challengetothe Accordingto Dr. Adeline Bethany,fine arts manager,I'dbeontheroadsmakingsureeveryone etnPtY promise. departmentchairperson,"I startedtheartsadminis- isintherightplaceattherighttime,"Wolksaid. SGAand~aoditwasnotmet." ''This NomoreMAC. Butfornow,allh()}X!that The''challenge''BardaygavetotheStudent trationmajorbecauseI was awarethattherewas a isencompassedinthismajor." was left for a MAC machineis gone. The GovennnentAssociation(SOA)was thatthey fieldandaneedformanagersinculturalinstitutions. ''Itdoesnotattractmorepeoplebecauseyouhave convenience thatallottedcommuters, faculty mustgenerateenoughinterestfromthecampus The majortiesin businessand thearts." tobereallyintothearts,andtheAmericanpopulation and residents lhe freedomto dwindletheir axnmunity. The major focuses on arts management,and is not arts-minded,unfortunately,"accordingto accountsdowntonothingisnowobsoleteafter SOACIUll10ttai<ie$3,00J~8'XX)r(lingto studentsarerequiredtotakeclassesinmusic,artandBethany.''It only appealsto peopletruly into the threeyears. MaryanneWalker,amspondingseaetaryfor business.Studentslearnto work in an art gallery, arts." Studentswould get "f.astmoney' before SOA.WalkeraddedSOAh$beenwaitingto operacompany,balletcompanyor with o~e~per''The major is very related to the arts, and in goingoutfortheeveniog,buyingbooksorjust seeif a newMACmachinewouldbeinstalled forrninggroups.Studentsworkon the administra- America,the artsare very popular,"accordingto when theywantt!dsomethingto eatfrom the tiondetailsn~topresentapublicevent,such TherumorwasthatBobBonfiglio,vice presiy anomoto."But, the arts are moreappreciatedin Wigwam. dentofstudentdevelq>ment, wasworkingona has a concert.They do more businesswork than Japan.We need artseducation." BrynMawrTrustwasthebankthatowneddeal. creativework. Accordingto Wolk,helpin studyingthe artsis 1beMAC machinelocated in 1he Widener Boofigoosaidbe,~hadbeentalkingto Inthebusinesslawclass,studentsreadcontracts.notjust neededin Japan. Center.Butsinoe"theincomefrom the MAC a Florida-based bankin Haverford,Berkeley Theyalsoarerequiredtotakemanagementofanon- t,In one of the classes,computerpublication machinedidnot covertheOOStandexpenses FedelalSavingsbank, and thingshad been profitorganizationand accounting.S~de_ntslearn design, there are 8-10 students and only two necessaryto keep it in sei:via,,,, accordingto howtobudjetmoney,knowledgeofpnnaplesand computers,"he said. "The classneedsmoney to movingalong rather~. Hesaida RichardFuchs, vicepresidentofbranchoper• satesmanvisitedc.ahrini,andhewas99percent accountingskills. benefitthe students.The lack of moneyhurtsthe ationsat Bryn Mawr Trust.it ~ be.enre,. surethiswasa greatlocationfur oneof their Oneirnportantaspectofthismajorisanintem- students." moved. MACmachines.Anengmeeraoocameoutand ship,wherestudentshavetheopportunitytoworkat Accordingto Bethany,morefacilitieswould AMACmachineisnotfree.Thehostschool took~ Tuensuddenty.evecything variousplacessuchasthePhiladelphiaMuseumof make the major more appealing,and there are orbankmusttakefinancialrespomillilityforthe Art, PennsylvaniaBalletandLongwoodGardens. plans to expand. The department is mo~g to fundingnecessuytofinanceit. ~saidhestartedcallingthesalesman, The otherimportantpartisthepracticum,in which anothercampuslocationandishiringafull-timeart SeniorDannTrottersaid,"I usedtheMAC but noneof Bonfiglio'scallswerereturned. studentsareinchargeofprofessionalevents,suchasinstructorandafull-timegraphicdesigninstructor. machineallthetimeforfood.IhaveMAO!all WbeoBonngtiocqbtupwitbthesalesman,he artexhibitsandperformers. Thedepartmentispurchasingcomputersande.quip- aroundmy house,buttheydon'thelpmehere. BothjuniorEikoYanomotoandOrtizcurrently ment, but when the facilitieswill arriveis uncertoldhimIm companywouldnot awrove lhe Theoonveoienceisgooe." co1legebecauseitwastoosmall. aretakingthepracticum. . tain. 1a Sebesky,acommuting:senior,said, ''I "Jtriedtelliogbimlhatit~aftlueotarea;• "Youdoplanningandorganizing," accordingto "Eventhoughthe programis small,I feellike bavetogototheblmnessofficeandbegthemtoBonfigliosaid, ''buttheboUcmlineisthatbanb Yanornoto."Itisaverygoodopportunitytotalkwith I'mgettingwhatlwant,"Yanomotosaid. "Comcashme cbecbbeca111e, betweenwoikand watllbmakemooey. Thelastbaokdidoot. How artists,keep in touch with the art world and gain panies in Japanare lookingfor people with arts sdlool, tbereisnotimeto gotothebank." canweoonvinoeanetooomeback?" experience.I also get knowledgeon workingin a experience,andsincetherearenotmanyopenings, "It wasmy onlyaoo::ss to moneyif I need Walk«said,"Ifwedoo'tbavesupport,then gallecy.'' my majorwillbe helpfulforfindingjobs." foodorlxds," seniol"TmaMartellasaid Ortizsaid,'1thinkwhatl'veenjoyedmostabout there is noreasoo. to WOikfur another MAC Sinceartsadministrationisa smallfield,there Andwithalmcl'il 1,.5(X) tramactiolls laking macbine." Asofrigtm,w,thesituatioodoesoot te artsadministrationprogramisthepracticum,in is lesscompetition.GraduatesworkatDarlington placeeadlmonthatCabrini,many<JlbersmiM ·which we getfirst-handexperienceofwhatit takes FineArts,YellowspringsNational look~Park,thePenntheMACmdline.abnButtbemimmalamooot to presentan artisticeventin a college." sylvaniaBallet,PhiladelphiaMuseumof Art and y anomotois an internationalstudentfromJa- the OperaEbony.
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DiningOut by Oia_neWrobleski assistant layout & graphics editor Walking into the Wild Onion, located at 900 Conestoga Road in Rosemont, is like walking onto the old TV set of "Cheers." It is a friendly, rustic restaurant and bar, filled to the rim with warm spirits of college students and area suburbanites. The Wild Onion opened in April, 1993. Its original name was "HoraceP. Jerky's," but the location underwent a name change because too much emphasis was on the bar and not on the restaurant. This restaurant is a diamond find for Cabrini students who want a relaxing dinner with friends, or a romantic dinner for two, because it offers fine cuisine in a casual atmosphere. The dining area is outlined with wood, brass and beveled-glass mirrors, while the bar itself is an antique treasure. In the dining area, each wooden table contains a set of green-laminated centers that are arranged with tri-colored olive oil bottles and white cloth napkins. Antique brass lamps hang over each table,
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dimmed for relaxation and privacy. Even the front bay window is filJed with soft-colored dried flowers, beneath the Wild Onion's distinctive neon logo. The exterior side wall mural, created by New Hope artist BilJy Selesnick, is but one of the many trademarks of the establishment. It even caught enough attention of the Main Line Chamber of Commerce to confer an award for property improvement. Selesnick recently returned to carry out the mural theme on the interior walls of the restaurant. What the Wild Onion is noted for is that it is the newest restaurant to serve American regional cuisine. However, most importantly, it is known for its namesake, the wild onion, or baked sweet onion appetizer for $4.95. It is topped with crumpled sausage and hints of sharp chedder. Then it is baked and seated in a light ho11andaise-like cream sauce. The sauce, which ultimately surrounds the onion, is of three kinds of citrus: lemon, lime and orange. The last step of preparation is a shot of triple sec, added for a more enhanced taste. Head Chef Reid Warren blanches the onions with orange juice, prior to stuffing it. The taste is out of this world. · The restaurant's concept is that of a "brasserie," or French restaurant that serves hardy food. Yet, it is mixed with an American taste of fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables. Another specialty of the house is the wild onion soup appetizer, made with game broth and topped with monterey jack, provolone and mozzare11a cheeses for $4.50. The wild mushrooms and lobster bouchee is another popular appetizer. It contains wild mushrooms and tender lobster chunks tossed with brandy, fresh herbs and cream served in a crisp puff pastry for $5.95. The quality of the food is not the only rare
5 find, but so is the service. The wait staff is genuinely happy and provides a prompt, catering-style of service. Even Reid is known to pop out from behind the kitchen if a customer has a question concerning the preparations that go into a dish. His talent is that of a true culinary artist. Although the quality of the food is high, the prices are not. A four-course meal, including one of many platepainted desserts costs an average of
$20. The portions are generous so the kitchen offers both half- and full-sized entrees. The menu also contains a variety of mouth-watering cakes and pies. What is truly unique about the restaurant and bar is that both the menu and beverage selection go through regular, planned changes three times a year. The bar is known for having the largest selection of domestic and non-domestic beers on the main line. The Onion also offers beer-tasting parties that are included with the fourcourse dinner. Reservations: (610) 527-4826 Open: lunch 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon.-Sat. Dinner 5:30-10 p.m., Mon.-Thurs.; until 11 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; 4-9 p.m. Sun. Sunday brunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Specials available: 20-cent wings every night after 9 p.m., and a separate bar menu is available for late-night munchies. Accept major credit cards Non-smoking section available Parking in rear
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by Celene Wright Bright green shamrocks hang in windows, sweet Irish potatoes are selling like crazy, green beer has appeared in some pubs and Lucky Charms cereal is "buy one, get one free" at some supermarkets. You guessed it! St. Patrick's Day is here. Anne Waldspurger, a sophomore, said St. Patrick's Day is" a time to celebrate who I am and what my heritage is all about." Ever since Kim Forde, a sophomore, was little, she and her family have gone out and enjoyed ham and cabbage. According to Dr. J. Joseph Edgette, a professor of education at Widener University, green came to be a sign of St. Patrick's Day and the Irish because the Emerald Isle has such beautiful, green landscape. But just who was St. Patrick? A boy named Patrick was born in the year 389 in southwestern Britain. Succat was his British name. At the age of 16, he was seized by Irish raiders and sold as a slave in Ireland. While in Ireland, Patrick tried to convince the Irish they did not have to give up anything to convert and live a life devoted to God. After six years of working as a shepard and living in misery, he had a vision. It happened one night while he was praying. He was urged to escape. He did, andPatrick eventually found his way back to his family in Britain. From that time on, Patrick dedicated his life to God and doing His will. He was ordained a priest and appointed successor to St. Palladius, first bishop of Ireland. Legend has it that his use of the shamrock as an illustration of the Trinity Jed to its becoming Ireland's national symbol. Patrick continued preaching God's Word until his death on March 17, 462. Patrick stands as a symbol of the Irish- a symbol of courage, faith and direction.
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Baby-sitting is a job of many students on this campus. Initially, most students obtain baby-sitting jobs for the money. Over time, these jobs evolve into much more than extra money, but also into a few good connections. Senior Charlyne Adams was able to receive another job through her babysitting work. "I got a position as an assistant manager at the early learning center, which is a specialty store for kids," Adams said. Adams obtained this job because the people she baby-sat for were friends with one of the store owners. "I used to talk to their friend about educational toys and games, so she wanted me come and work with her," Adams said. "I liked the job very much. I obtained managerial skills, communication skills and marketing skills." Baby-sitting also can have other advantages besides connections for jobs. "The woman I baby-sat for recommended me, and I was given a job at a summer program for a nursery school/pre-school that prepared the kids for school for the next year," junior Jenne DeVeau said. The job entailed telling different stories to the children, watching over the children at play- time, teaching songs, working with arts and craft and swimming, according to DeVeau. DeVeau feels the job prepared her for her chosen career of teaching, since it taught her better classroom management skills and how to handle a group of students. Adams said she has benefiited from other benefits from baby-sitting. "The family I baby-sit for gives me a
place to stay, a place to hang out and homecooked meals, not to mention the money I make from baby-sitting," Adams said. Education majors tend to be the majority of baby-sjtters on this campus. This is because baby-sitting is a better way to familiarize individuals with the caring of children, according to some students. "By baby-sitting steadily for a family, I can apply my observations to what I learned in early childhood classes and recall my observations in class," DeVeau said. When individuals do not have the advantage of living close to their college campus, the family they baby-sit for can come in very handy. Students may have to work at other jobs, and it would be quite a commute to travel every day from a different state. Adams said, "Over break, I had to work, and I was able to stay with the family I baby-sit for." When you get to know a family, the family members tend to watch out for you when you are away from home or if you need anything, Adams said. Adam's baby-sitting has definitely paid off in the end. "1am taking a trip to Europe as a graduation gift from the family," Adams said. While not all baby-sitters may receive trips from their employers, they may benefit in other ways. DeVeau said, "The families 1 baby-sit for are very close to me. The key is to be nice and friendly and give back to them what they give you. "It is just a matter of being nice to people," she continued. "Being a funloving, caring person makes a good impression on anyone, and when you make good impressions, people recommend you for good things."
Babysitting grapevine
Studentsexplore employmentoptions by Celene Wright staff writer
There are many sources that can help students find a job caring for children. The Cabrini babyt i n g grapevine begins with car e e r service' s leader of the job squad, Stacey Norden. J o b Squad links students interested in babysitting with main line parents. Students sign up for the squad list. Parj o b ents request the list and t h e n contact the students. I n past years, job squad was organized bythefinancial aid office, but the service now is run by Norden in career services, located in G race Ha11. I originally signed up for job squad and I accumulast year, about 10 people," lated Terri Carragher, a sophomore, said. Some students find o the r ways of obtaining jobs as babysitters. Sophomore Jackie Reid said, "I got my baby-sitting job through working at the children's school. I put my number up on the wall, in order to inform the parents that I am willbabsit." ing to A t times, students use other students to find babysitting jobs. wouldletoneof my friends baby-sit, if they needed some extra money," Reid said. transportation Lack of problemforstucan be a dents who babysit. Firstyear student M a r i a Lattanzio said, "A lot of parents want car." parents look for watch their people children, some ask a lot tions. of quesR e id said, "Parents baby-sitters look for who are dependable and have experience." It is very dents to get Lege stuj o b s working hours. for long \t Some can afford a few hours o f _ their busy schedules to baby-sit This popular job can be very profitable. Reid said, "My reasons for baby-sitting are I make some extra money." Carragher said, "I baby-sit to make extra spending money and to pay my phone bill." However, after finding a job, there may be a few more obstacles to tackle, such as getting along with the parents and the children. This can be a gradual process, according to some students.
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Discovering the history of the movies by Catherine Smotherman assistant news editor
Dr. Arthur Young does some light reading, in his office, in order to keep up on how to read a movie and pick the winners for this year's Academy Awards.
Dr. Young picksthis year's Oscar winners by Catherine Smotherman assistant news editor
Long before the Academy Award nominations were announced on Feb. 10, Arthur Young, professor of English and communications and hard-core movie buff, was researching the topic, in dark rooms, with other voyeurs. "I think this will be Steven Spielberg's year, for all the times he's been snubbed, and it will absolutely be warranted," he said. "'Schindler's List' will win best picture, even though it's only made $50 million." And Spielberg will win best director, according to Young. "'Schindler's List' breaks new ground in cinematic ways, camera angles, really effective use of black and white; the way Spielberg is able to get the most out of the actors," Young said. Though Young believes "Schindler's List" deserves to be named best picture, he was disappointed "Philadelphia" was not also nominated. He cited the fact that "Philadelphia" is one of the first of many films that has dealt with AIDS. But even more important, he said, is that the film brings the topic of prejudice to the forefront. Young's one criticism of "Philadelphia" is "they tried to make people too comfortable" with the issues raised. Young predicts that the award for best actor will go to Tom Hanks, for his role in "Philadelphia." "One interesting thing that could happen is that they could give it to Anthony Hopkins (for his role in 'The Remains of the Day'), as a statement against controversy," Young said. "The othernominees all played controversial roles. The members of the academy tend to be afraid to vote for controversial films." For best actress, Young's emphatic pick is Holly Hunter, for her role in "The Piano." "You look at her in 'The Firm' and then in 'The Piano,' and you see the range an actress can have." Young said. He added, "There is a distressing lack of really fine roles for actresses." Tommy Lee Jones will win best supporting actor, for his role in "The Fugitive," according to Young, even though Leonardo DiCaprio should win, for his role in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape." "What Tommy Lee Jones did in 'The Fugitive,' that's something you or I could do. But what that young man did in 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape,' I don't think we could do that." For best supporting actress, Young pre-
diets Winona Ryder will get the nod, for her role in "The Age of Innocence." Other winners he predicts are: original screenplay- "Philadelphia" adapted screenplay- "Schindler's List" cinematography- "Schindler's List" costume design- "The Age of Innocence" make-up- "Scbindler's List" sound, sound-effects editing and visual effects- "Jurassic Park" For best original song, Young predicts "A Wink and a Smile," from "Sleepless in Seattle," will win, even though he is not very fond of it. In fact, Young was not very fond of any of the musical nominees and described Bruce Springsteen's contributions to "Philadelphia" as terrible. Though Young is very into movies, be is not overly fond of the the academy and its awards program. "I don't like the restriction of the academy," he said. "It's the elitist taste of the few that ignores what many people see as really good. The academy has this idea that if a film makes a lot of money, it can't be good." Of the selection process, Young said, "Too often it becomes a popularity contest. Whoever spends the most money to influence the voters, wins." Young explained that, after nominations are announced, the studios behind the nominated films begin an expensive round of promotional activity. In recent years, some studios have sent videotapes of their film to each member of the academy, to increase the likelihood that the film will win. "I usually watch at least the last hour (of the awards program), when they get to the important a.wards. I hate the banter, though I do like to see how people come in dressed," Young said. Young's favorite film this year was "Heart and Souls." It is appropriate that "Heart and Souls" was not nominated, he said. It was not a "great film, but it was the most enjoyable one he saw all year. "H's a serio-comedy. It raises important · questions about what happens when we die. You walk away from the movie thinking, 'I hope it's like that.' It also has great dance scenes," he said.
Motion picture tlmellne
They say the more things change, the more they stay the same. As the history of motion pictures approaches the centennial mark, it proves this in several ways. The beginning of motion pictures was pure technology. In 1816, a Frenchman began working on a method to capture images permanently. By 1888, another Frenchman had developed the ability to photograph enough images per second to capture motion-for one or two seconds. The steps in between involved many researchers developing devices with fancy, scientific-sounding names, like Phenakistiscope. Plot was not even a gleam in the eye of the first photographers. The first short "films" were of things moving fast, like people or animals running, or trains coming straight at the camera, the better to show off the technology. However, it was new, and that was enough. Today, cutting-edge technology is still very much a part of film-making, though it must now be coupled with artistic, or at least commercial, merit. A glance at the list of top-grossing films shows the value of technology, and this trend shows no sign of stopping. We are progressing toward virtual reality, Joly on Girard, chair of history and political science, said, in which the scenario in the movie "Westworld" might become reality. Another way in which films have been consistent since early times is their ability to cause controversy through their portrayal of life. "The Birth of a Nation," the first movie as known today, was blatantly racist. What is shown in films and how it is presented has been an issue ever since. "Our movies present a stereotypical reflection of American values," Girard said. In addition to the controversial issue of how different segments of the population are presented, there is that moneymaking, censure-provoking duo-sex and violence. In the early '20s, nudity on-screen and wild parties involving drugs, murder and, presumably, sex, offscreen, brought the film industry nearly to the point of federal regulation. To avoid that, industry leaders persuaded the extremely respectabl..: Will Hays to serve as president of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America. This organization was the first to encourage producers to comply voluntarily with public morality. It certainly was not the last. In 1933, on threat of boycott, Hays' office established a code that forbade certain words, including "God" and "louse" and any sort of sexual promiscuity or brutality. Non-compliance cost $25,000. Though today's films obviously have left this code in the dust, regulation and controversy are still present.
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Steven Spielberg historically marked the decade of the '90s with his captivating Holocaust drama, "Schindler's List." Spielberg has redeemed the dinosaur concept of black and white films after 30 years, with a different dinosaur than "Jurassic Park"'s. It is a reminder that shadows and light sometimes can tell a story more effectively than all the technicolors of the rainbow. Neither the grim subject nor the docurnentary-~tyle photography appear to have hindered the movie's popularity in the box office and from the critics' point of view.
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The "List" is the story of a German businessman Oskar Schindler, who helped save more than 1,000 Jews in Nazi-occupied Poland. The movie is composed of many suspenseful elements of stunning visual truth, courtesy of cinematographer Janusz Kaminski' s camera work. Evidence that proves Kaminski' s technique to be extraordinary includes footages of white snow stained by the dark, oozing blood of the slain Jews. The gray ash from the incinerated bodies, floating through the city air like macabre snow flakes, is yet another creation of Kaminski. These images would not be as dramatic if they were in color. The black-and-white photography also mimics the way people are used to seeing World War II movies. This makes the scenes appear to be actual or real, by providing a more powerful impression upon the viewer. This true story seems almost as if it has been preserved in time, for both old and new generations to learn from. The movie opens with a colorful burning ·candle and a traditional Jewish song. As soon as the candle's flame dies, so does Spielberg's use of color in the film. The film then moves into a style similar to an old black-and-white movie, but suddenly bursts into a fast paced black-andwhite, full-of-life drama. The color symbolically returns a thirdway through the film, with a red coat and matching red boots of a toddler, or scarlet child. This child was one among hundreds of Jews waiting in parade formation along the streets of Krakow to be executed by the Nazis. Schindler watched as the Nazis performed compounded murders, within a block of the small child. He knew the Nazis had no shame and that there was no need to stop the child from seeing the gruesome murders, because such witnesses as the red toddler would perish too. After witnessing the child on the street, Schindler became aware of the harsh realities of the Nazis and their actions. At the same time, Spielberg's use of the color red made this message obvious to the viewer. It symbolized Schindler's change of heart towards the Jews. The names and places discussed in the movie may be hard to remember, but the pain is not. The two leading actors, Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes, portrayed the roles of Schindler and Amon Goeth with detailed dramatic characteristics. They lead the viewer from the streets to the ghetto life of Poland. The Jewish ghetto life forced people to live inside the closed walls of a forced barter lifestyle. The ghetto became a liberty for hundreds of thousands of Jews, when compared to death. When the Jews were transported from one work site to another, they were packed like beef stock into rail cars. The work sites were where the Jews had to make supplies by the enemy. The black-and-white style reveals the essence of these scenes, in which colored film would distract from them. The focus is stronger and pulls in the audience quickly. In an age that dares to colorize black-andwhite films, Spielberg's decision to breathe life into an old dinosaur proves he has approached this difficult subject with understanding and humanity.
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by Jane S. Van lngen assistant managing & perspectives editor
Who will win the Oscars this year? We won't know that until March 21, but Cabrini students have different opinions, even if they have not viewed all the nominated films. The nominees for best picture are "The Fugitive," "Schindler's List," "The Piano," "In the Name of the Father" and "Remains of the Day." James Yu, a junior, said,"I think 'Schindler's List' will win. I didn't see it, but I heard it was really good." Senior Chris Monahan also did not see "Schindler's List," but he agreed the movie will be selected as the best picture of the year. "Everybody says that 'Schindler's List' was really good," he said. Senior Brendan Noone said, "I saw three out of the five movies nominated for best picture. I just saw Schindler's List a week ago, and think it will win. It was really incredible. I still find myself thinking about some of the scenes." Liam Neeson is nominated for best actor in "Schindler's List." Other nominees are Tom Hanks in "Philadelphia," Anthony Hopkins in "Remains of the Day" and Daniel Day Lewis in "In the Name of the Father." "I would choose Daniel-Day Lewis, because I heard the movie was good," Yu said. "I've heard a lot about "Philadelphia," so I would say Tom Hanks. My brother saw it, and he said it was really good," Monaghan said. Noone disagreed with the selection of Hanks as best actor. He did, however, think one aspect of "Philadelphia" deserves recognition by the academy. "I don't think Hanks should win, but he will because of sympathy for him. I'd like to see Bruce Springsteen win for best song, though,"Noone said. Heather Yosko, a first-year student, said, "I liked Torn Hanks in 'Philadelphia,' because it was a good plot and a good story line." Dave Capozzolo, a sophomore, said, "I pick Torn Hanks. I just heard 'Philadelphia' was incredible." An unlikely choice, Stockard Channing, is one of the nominees for
best actress for "Six Degrees of Separation." Other nominees are Angela Basset in "What's Love Got To Do With It " Emma Thompson in "Remains of the Day," Holly Hunter in "The Piano" and Debra Winger in "Shadowlands." "I pick Thompson, because I saw clips of 'Remains of the Day,' and it looked good," Yu said. "I didn't see Shadowlands, but Debra Winger is an all-around actress," Yusko said. Cynthia Stanford, a continuing education student, said she really enjoyed Hunter's performance in "The Piano." Three of the nominees for best picture are also nominees for best director. Jane Campion was nominated for "The Piano," Robert Altman for "Short Cuts," Jim Sheridan for "In the Name of the Father" and Steven Spielberg for "Schindler's List." "I pick Steven Spielberg because he is excellent and creative," Yu said. "I'm going to jump on the bandwagon for Steven Spielberg too," Monaghan said. "Spielberg should win, not only for Schindler's List, but for everything he has done for the movie industry," according to Noone. "Spielberg is not only a good director, but every movie he makes turns out to be a best-seller," Yusko said. "Spielberg should win an Oscar finally, because he deserves it," according to Stanford. Nominees for best supporting actress are Winona Ryder in "Age of the Innocence," Anna Paquin in "The Piano" and Emma Thompson "In the Name of the Father. "I thought Thompson was really good in the 'Name of the Father,"' Stanford said. "I didn't see Age of Iononcence, but I liked Wynona in 'Reality Bites,"' Yu said. Pete Postlethwaite received a nominee for best supporting actor in "In The Name of the Father," along with Ralph Fiennes in "Schindler's List" and Leonardo diCarpiro in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?". "I liked that new kid DiCarpino," Stanford said. "He had a very hard part, and he did a really good job."
How did Oscar come to be? by Jane S. Van lngen assistant managing & perspectives editor
The Oscar is the award given each year by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, to award excellence in film-making. The academy is a non-profit organization founded in 1927. Its 5,200 members represent leaders in every phase of film-making. The academy's purpose is to advance the arts and sciences of motion pictures. It also wishes to foster cooperation in industry for cultural, educational and technological progress. The academy recognizes outstanding film achievements through the Academy Award, more commonly known as the Oscars. The Oscar idea comes from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. The statue received its name in 1931 when executive director of the academy Margaret Herrick said she thought it resembled her uncle Oscar. Dr. Jolyon Girard, chairperson of the history/ political science department, said, "The Oscars started in the 1930s initially for Hollywood insiders. It was a private thing between actors and producers. It didn't have all of the awards it has now.
"As Hollywood grew more popular in the 40s, the media made it more of an international event, "Girard continued. "It became marketed as an international product." Nominees are selected by their colleagues in the movie industry. For example, cinematographers nominate other cinematographers, and producers nominate other producers. The winners are chosen in secret ballot by a vote of the full academy membership. About two dozen awards are given for American films every year. The most famous categories are best performance by actor and actress, best director and picture. The bronze statue, the Oscar, is the official famous symbol of professional success. The first awards ceremony was in 1929, and Paramount's "Wings" (1928) won the best picture prize. Since then, Oscars have been awarded to dozens of different personalities. M.G.M. 's "Ben Hur" (1959) won 11 awards and holds the record for most prizes won for any one film. Actress Katherine Hepburn and director John Ford, who both have won four awards, hold the record for awards given to an individual.
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College implements change in orientationstaff by Margaret Maio assistant managing and perpectives editor
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The medical assistant (MA) positions for the 1994-95 school year have been eliminated. Starting in September, students no longer will be able to rely on the convenience the MAs provided. Dr. Robert Bonfiglio, vice president of student development, came to the decision, along with college nurse Susan Fitzgerald and president Antoinette Iadarola. Bonfiglio based his decision on budgeting concerns and the student services survey distributed last year. Fitzgerald said the positions have been in existence since atleast 1981. While on foty, the MA is responsible for carrying a medical bag and beeper. The MA is on duty from the time the health service staff member leaves, until the next morning. MAs also cover weekends and are on call during the times they are on duty. Bonfiglio said Cabrini's MA position was unique, since comparable programs are not offered at other schools. But senior MA Judith Panasik said the MA position was one of the reasons she was at Cabrini. She said the uniqueness was important, because that is what Cabrini is all about. Junior MA Jen Paliaro was upset that she did not know about the position's termination until before spring break. Paliaro said the school should have been notified in September, so she and other applicants for next year's positions could have planned ahead. According to Paliaro, Bonfiglio, at the meeting, had said the idea for eliminating the MAs had been around since last summer. Paliaro also was upset that the campus was not consulted on the change. Senior MA Dawn Weston said she was angered by the entire episode. She said she was not happy with the way Bonfiglio broke the news to the current MAs and applicants. The biggest concern of the MAs was the health care of the campus. MAs often are called to help when a student is having a medical problem that does not require emergency treatment, but does require immediate attention.
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MA Jennifer Paliaro hangs a flyer advertising her program in her house on Wednesday. The MA position will not be offered next year, due to financial concerns. Weston said the campus has the need for constant medical care. Fitzgerald suggested ideas for after-hours medical help. Among these were a hotline to Bryn Mawr hospital, a four-hour-a-week physician and emergency medical technicians or nursing practitioners who would be on call. Although these options are being explored, Fitzgerald said nothing is definite. But the MAs do not think these options will cover the needs of the students. Panasik said many students call MAs before they will call public safety or resident assistants (RAs). "Students can't go to their RAs if they've been drinking and are in trouble," Panasik said. "They'll get written up. MAs are confidential. People come to me for lots of reasons." Weston summed up the feeling of the MAs by saying that the school is losing something by removing the position. "Medical assistance is a valuable service," Weston said. "People are going to miss out."
"Thestudentsknowthat, unlesswedropdead, Tenured faculty can be dismissed if no longer we'll be back next year," Remley said. "The needed." faculty is not out courting the highest bidder. Two faculty members gave reasons tenure isa "Has a decision already been made as to how good system. we're going to handle future hires?" she Scholarswhoenteracademiaacceptarelativequestioned."We (the faculty) don't want to spin ly low salary,in exchangeforjobsecurity,so they ourwheels and then be told we participated in the can livealifeof scholarship,accordingto Leonard decision-makingprocess." Primiano, a tenure-track (tenure-track means he College president Antoinette Iadarola wrote a will be considered for tenure after serving six memotothefacultyabouttheboard'srequest.Her years) assistant professor of religion. memo cites numerous challenges colleges face "It seems morally questionable not to offer today and suggests the school must answer the youngscholarstenure-trackpositionswhenthey've following questions. worked so hard to get their training and academic How can Cabrinipromote institutionalflexibildegrees,"Primianosaid. "They'retryingtoestabity and foster faculty vitality and renewal? Do the lishacademicreputationsand the economic stabil- currentpre-teoureandpost-tenureevaluationmechity which a tenure-trackjob brings." anismsaidfacultydevelopment? Howcan Cabrini The only reason they are not able to offer these dealwithasaturationpointwith tenuredpositions? scholars tenure-track jobs is becausethere are so '"The board says it is just a routine review," many of them out there, Primiano continued. "It Heibergersaid."ltisdifficulttodevelopaltemative puts them in a difficult position," he said. '"They solutionstoa problemwhen youdon'tunderstand have to make a moral decision as to whether they what the problem is, if there's a problem at all." want to continue in this career. A Catholic school The atmosphere surrounding this issue sugshouldn't make them make this moral decision." gests that more open communication is needed Ruby Remley, a recently tenured assistant between the faculty and the board. ''I think the professor and marketing coordinator for the busi- faculty would definitely like more input to the ness department, cited academic freedom and board,"Heibergersaid. '"Thereisalongtraditionat institutional allegiance as positive consequences Cabrini of thefaculty workingwith the board, and of tenure. that is not the casenow."
The orientation counselors (OCs) have a new adviser to call their own. Heidi Levine, director of counseling services, recently was named to the position, which was previously occupied by Marianne DeFruscio, director of student activities. Levine will be responsible for running orientationsduring the summer, interviewing prospective orientation counselors and helping to run leadership conferences. The decision was made by Bob Bonfiglio, vice president for student development, after speaking with both Levine and DeFruscio. Bonfiglio approached both women and inquired how they would feel about the change. They both felt the decision was a logical one, and Levine stepped into her position. Orientation counselors are responsible for helping new students become acclimated to the college community, according to the student handbook. The handbook also states that the OCs also a1tend a rigorous training program to prepare tl·em for the position. Levine will be in charge o;' that program. Previously, DeFruscio was the adviser for al I of the student leaders that attended the onew !ek leadership conference. The conference is usually held the week before students return to school, and it includes resident assistants (RAs ), the student government executive board, Kappa Sigma Omega and OCs. DeFruscio feels the change is a good one, and it makes sense. "With more advisers, the students can receive more quality time," DeFruscio said.
According to DeFruscio, Jennifer MarksGold, international student/multlicultural coordinator, had Levine help with the OCs when Marks-Gold was director of student activities and orientation coordinator. Levine also is excited about her new position. She is no stranger to orientation programs, having headed a similar program at Philadelphia College of Textile and Science for two years. "The program at Textile is very similar to our program," Levine said, "I ran a two-day, one over-night program for new students." Levine also has been involved in orientation programs at the College of New Rochelle in New York and at Penn State University. She was an orientation leaderwhileattendingNorthem Illinois University. "I am very familiar with orientation programs from all ends," Levine said. Levine already has begun OC interviews, and she is working on strengthening the fall orientation. Junior Karen Szczurek, student coordinator of OCs, was told about Levine's new position jus_tbefore spring break. Although Szczurek was surprised by the change, she feels the decision was a good one. Szczurek just recently met Levine, and she is pleased by what she has learned. "Heidi is very organized, and she has some great ideas," Szczurek said. "She wants the students' input and is concerned with how people feel about the program." "There is a lot of positive energy in the program right now," Szczurek said. Levine and DeFrusciobothagreedthedecision isagoodone,and they areexcitedaboutthe future.
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Adolescentsvulnerableto forms of sexual harassment by Hftther Mt:Alll6tM editorin chief Saual harassment smacks
school-agestudents In the May, 1993 issue of''The Education Digest," Nan D. Stein, a former sex equity and civil rights specialist, claimed that forms of sexual harassment often are perpetuated against adolescents by adolescents. "Sexual harassment is tolerated as a true-blooded, healthy Americanphenomenon, a normal stage in adolescent development," accoroing to Stein. "Often it is labeled 'flirting' or 'initiation rites• that must be tolerated." However, sexual harassment takes on a differenttwistwhen the perpetrators are adults in leadership positions. These leaders include coaches. physical education teachers and extracurricular club advisers. Stein stated. ''(These roles) often require individual contact with students, often in private settings and in a capacity that builds trust and intimacy between an adult and students," Stein wrote. "Although they also may be classroom teachers. evidencesuggests physical sexual harassment occurs less frequently in their classroom roles lban in their adjunctive, more private roles.'' Stein stated that sexual harassment removes the safety net for school-age chil-
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students lose confidence in school policies and trust for school officials," she said in her article. "This is felt not only by victims and subjects but also by bystand,-
ers." Sehoolsimplementproceduresfor investigatingsexualharassment When an adult is accused of sexually harassing a minor, schools often opt to conduct the initial investigations, instead of turning over the evidence to the stale. "(The schools) may not wish to bang their dirty laundry out in public or may wish to protect the accused. one of their own,'' according to Stein. When a school does proceed to investigate an alleged harasser, a variety of steps should be taken, according to Stein. to ensure a thorough investigation. These steps include: 0 Document everything. Record all investigations. 0 Be dilligent in the investigation. Look for, a pattern Qf multiple incidents. 0 Never discourage a student or em• ployee complainL Questionsshould be directed at obtaining trust,not at the disastrous consequences of a potential lawsuit. 0 Do not be influenced by the "reputation" of a complaining student. Reputations are completely irrelevant to a case. Personnel managetS agree that these steps may befollowed in any forum, be it educational, business or otherwise, when an individual files a complaint of sexual harassment
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Last week in the worldof news by Rich Jasper assistant copy editor
0 Tuesday, March 8- Increase in stamp pricesmaygo into effectnextyear Paying bills, writing to Aunt Matilda or sending your specialsomeone a Valentinewill costabitmorenextyear.TheU.S.PostalSeivice wantstoboostthepriceoffirst-clas.sstampsthree cents, to 32 cents. Although the increasewill cost the average household60to75centsamonth,itmeansnearly $3billionin added revenuefor an operationthat lost $1.7 billionlast year. The proposal now heads to the Postal Rate Commission, which has 10 months to hold hearing-;andruleonthePostalSeivice'srequest.
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Superthon weekend geared toward AIDS education by Renee Rozniatoski staff writer
Superthon 1994, the student government association's (SGA) weekend fundraising activity, is this weekend, March 18 and 19. This year's funds are being donated to the Delaware County AIDS Network (DCAN). This organization was created by local social service workers in 1987. Dennis Murphy, director of DCAN, said the workers wanted to learn more about AIDS, and the more they learned, the more they wanted to help. Murphy stresses that people can protect themselves from the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) by learning about the disease and how to protect themselves. "Education is the only weapon we have," Murphy said. "With the escalating cases of HIV, there is a real need for education in middle schools, high schools ad colleges." There are two main focuses of the organization: to provide education about preventing the spread of HIV and to
provide services for its clients. DCAN trains people to go to schools and businesses, to teach others about HIV and prevention. There are many services provided for clients with HIV _;maJheir families. A one-on-one "bllddy program-jofns a client with a volunteer. This relation~ ship can involveco,;ri~1;1nionsJ1,b.>,,,~~oulders to lean on and even transportation to hospitals. "Buddies"often go to the movies or watch television together. "It is a support system which benefits both the clieJlt and the volunteer;' Murphy said. 0th er impoqant services also areprov i ded. There is a food bank, which feeds approximately 60 families ~very month. A help center provides clothing, household items and furniture for clients in need. Every other Monday night, DCAN offers free, confidential AIDS testing. As of 1993, there are 250 volunteers
What's Happening Support a Good Cause House at 3 p.m. "Haunted by God: The 3/18 & 3/19 Life of Dorothy Day" is being sponsored 0 Superthon weekend will be spon- by student activities and campus ministry. sored by SGA. The annual charity event is being held to benefit tlw Deli')V!"'e piing Makeovers County AIDS Network. 'l"he St..Patrfck•s Day Social, whic~ ·y be,Ateldfo the t:l St\!dentactivi,_!iesis sponsoring free WCGA at 5 p.m. on Ft1.,March 18. manicures""and haircuts before the Spring Comedian MikfSul~n ,ltwiQ... will also Formal in the Widener Center Gathering perform on Friday •ht, at 9 p.m, Areafrom 11:3() a.m.-J:30 p.m. On Sat., March19,a t~-three basketball tourneywill be play.edinthe All in the Mind gym at 1 p.m. SumoWrestling/lluman )/24 Bowling/Celebrity Auction will end the 0 Jim Spi,nnato will amaze you weekend. Thesteven ~ill be held in the with his mind-boggJing antics and hypWCGAat7p.~ nosis in ,.tlfe Widener Center Lecture For more infonuatiQn, student ac- Jfall at 9:45 p.nr: tivities at ext. 8401'or the officeat ext. 8415. Come out andjomtheum! ~Me are the Days of our Lives" 3/25 "Haunted by God" 0 The sophomore class is sponsor3/21 ing the spring formal, which will be 0 A dramatic portrait of the co-founder held at the Holiday Inn, King of Prussia, of the Catholic Worker Movement will from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Tickets are availbe presented in the Red Cloud Coffee able through SGA.
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who put in a total of 20,000 hours of service as "buddies" and educators, and the majority of funding comes from outside organizations and private donations. For the past 10 years, SGA has held fundraisers to raise money for a cause. This year, SOA selected DCAN. On March 18, Cabrini will kick off t~~/;\,ll!J»,ll,j,M~,rth i;m wee ~ n d, aim ingat a goat of$750todonate to DCAN. To attain this, a weekend of activities
and events are planned. A St. Patrick's Day social will be
held in the Widener Center gathering area, beginning at 5 p.m. Beer and soda has been donated from local distributors. This wmbM'ollowed immediate! y by comedian Mike Sullivan-Irwin at 9 p.m. in the gathering area. He has made appearances on MTV Half-Hour Comedy Hour and an Evening at the Improv. The activities planned for March 19 include a three-on-three basketball tournament in the gym at 1 p.m. The evening
will consist of sumo wrestling, human bowling and a "celebrity auction" at 7 p.m. in the gathering area. With these activities and a bake sale, SGA hopes to present DCAN with a check for $750 on Sunday, March 20. This money will be used to provide family meals and for the emergency fund. Food can be bought wholesale at 12 cents a pound, and at this rate, 9,000 pounds of food can be purchased. Goal funds will also be used for the Terry Connor Memorial Fund, named after one of the founders who died from AIDS in 1989. This fund assists in a wide range of things, from paying electric bills for needy clients to expenses for those with no insurance. Murphy feels Cabrini will benefit from Superthon. "Anything that the college does with HIV will increase awareness, both prevention and of the educators that are available to teach,"Murphy said.
Security Update Security incidents, as reported from the public safety office, from, from Tuesday, Feb. 8 through Monday, Feb. 14. Alcohol Violation 3/14 :I Three Woodcrest RAs informed security that they had confiscated six cans of Busch Light Beer from a male Woodcrest residw .... · ~:'oj' 1
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threats against a male Xavier resident. RD stated that it was three off. campus males. Security saw three males behind Xavier. Security stopped the suspects, got their identification and returned to Xavier to speak to complaintant. The male Cabrini student stated that the three suspects had threatened him. decided to have Radnor Police nduct investigation.
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Last week in the world of sports by Caroline Croley assistant news editor
0 Figure Skating
On Wednesday, March 9, federal courts blocked the court hearing called by the U.S. Figure Skating Association against Tonya Harding. Because of this delay, Harding is still eligible to compete in the World Championships in Japan this month. The courts ruled that Harding did not have a sufficient amount of time, because of her involvement in the Olympic Games, to prepare for the hearing. This hearing was scheduled to take place in Colorado Springs, Colo. According to newspapers, a new hearing date has not yet been set. If things turn out well for Harding, she will compete in the World Championships on March 22 in Chiba, Japan.
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Rutgers and West Virginia recently have been invited to participate in the Big East Conference. This compromise opened the conference to 12 team members. This compromise, however, caused threats for the future. The possible expansion of 13-14 schools was voted down, causing Temple and Virginia Tech to be left behind. The two-team vote was approved 7-3. The recently elected chairperson of the conference presidents, the Rev. Donald Harris, said team members would not be able to enter the the basketball league until the 1995-96 season. The University of North Carolina Tar Heels played Virginia on March 13. In the final seconds of the game, North Carolina became division champs. The
NCAA tournament begins Thursday, March 17 Temple qualified in fourth place in the Easlern Conference. Temple will face Drexel University on Thursday. The Penn Quakers also qualified for the tournament. Penn, the Ivy League Champion, is seeded eleventh in the East and will face Nebraska in the first round. The four number one seeds in the tournameent are North Carolina, Purdue, Arkansas, and Missouri. North Carolina, the defending champion, will open up their defense of the title against Liberty College. Villanova's season is not over yet, either. The Wildcats received a bid to play in the NIT Tournament. They will host a game on Thursday night. 0 Baseball On March 9, doctors found cancer from a testicle that was removed from John Kruk, the Philadelphia Phillies' first baseman. The testicle was removed, and there is no sign of any remaining cancer. Kruk had arrived at spring training andnow is faced with a decision concerning preventive radiation therapy. If Kruk chooses not to proceed with the chemotherapy, he is expected to play opening day. If he opts for radiation therapy, he could miss a majority of the upcoming season. The doctors say this type of cancer is very curable, and Kruk is very likely to have a full recovery.
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The Philadelphia 76ers broke their longest losing streak of the season with a victory over the Washington Bullets on Monday. The winning streak did not last long, however. The Sixers reverted to their losing ways on Tuesday, dropping a game to the lowly Timberwolves. Since rookie Shawn Bradley suffered his season-ending injury, the team has won just one game. The best team in the NBA, the Seattle Supersonics, continue to roll. The Sonics have the best record in the league. 0 Golf
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John Daly made a triumphant return to the PGA Tour last weekend by placing fourth. Daly had been suspended to get his life in order.
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Weather slowsdownspringsports by Ronette Holt staff writer
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Although the sun may once again start to shine and there is little snow left, one of the main problems facing outdoor sports this semester is poor field conditions. Many teams have been unable to practice outside. Muddy fields, flooded tennis courts and frozen layers of snow have limited teams from accomplishing everything that is needed to prepare for their seasons. "It's been extremely hard," according to Heather Hoffman, a sophomore, "to get the maximum out of the potential." Like all of the teams, the softball team patiently is awaiting their debut outside. "The team is a very high-spirited group of young women, but you can only work on so many skills inside." softball coach Jim Hedtke said. With cabin fever and claustrophobia causing distress, the days linger into weeks, and players struggle inside a gymnasium that is of inadequate size. Time slots also have been made for the times that teams can rotate practices, and everyone is willing to cooperate and bare with the circumstances. "Playing off-campus could be an alternative,"according to Jim Landon, assistant coach of women's tennis. This solution would take away any home-court advantage that the respective teams would have. Some teams have made up their minds to brave the poor ground conditions, and they have begun practice outdoors. The lacrosse team decided to break up the ice on their field. Many players feel a tarp is needed to cover the field when the surface is poor, or another solution could be to have the
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Ice still remains on the field, used by the lacrosse and softball teams, from all of the storms suffered this winter. Early season home games have already been postponed, and later dates have been switched or are in jeopardy.
snow blown off the field. "Coach Dzik has done a great job handling the chaos, when teams have
explained, "Practicing inside does not allow us to do rides, clear the ball properly or get the true feeling of ground
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balls. On the floor, the ball bounces differently." An alternative was to practice on the
field at the University of Pennsylvania, but money became the issue, when it was discovered the cost would be $1,500. As for the tennis courts, unshoveled snowand large puddles remain.The team's first match was Wednesday against Haverford. Tennis player and senior Maryanne Walker said, "I am looking forward to practicing outside, so we can work up to our full abilities." In the meantime, all the coaches and athletes are praying that indoor confinement will not last much longer, but they also realize that Mother Nature is in full control of the play-calling.
Racketeersprepareto begin new season by Shella Brady assistant features editor
The men's tennis team has a tough season ahead of it. The players wiJl be facing strong teams, but they have a new strength of their own. With three new recruits and two experienced captains, the team is beginning its season with optimism. "This year we've got strength, and we've got real power players up top," coach Reggie Day said. Up top is Dan Dotsey, a first-year student from Archbishop Carroll High School, Radnor. He is playing in the no. lspot. In the no. 2 spot is another first-year student, from Mainland Regional High School, N.J., Alex Corkhill. Corkhill and Dotsey play doubles together with a fresh talent that is welcomed by the rest of the team. The next two players in line have a combination of talent and experience. Playing in these spots are first-year student Gary Egizi and senior co-captain Matt Cahill. Cahill has played for Cabrini's men's tennis team for four years. He has been a very strong and consistent player, according to Day. This, combined with
Eggizi' s taleny, puts them in a good position. Another experienced player is senior co-captain Jeff Patti. "We have a young, inexperienced but talented team," Patti said. "I think we will do well inside the conference." Patti rotates with sophomores Bill Marschel and Mark Holtzapfel for the third team of doubles. According to Day, this is the smallest team they've ever had. "We have more talent than we've ever had," Cahill said. "This is the best men's tennis team that has been at Cabrini ever." While most students are at home for Easter, the men's tennis team will be in Hilton Head, S.C. They will be leaving March 27 and will return April 3. While they are there, they will be playing against very tough teams, according to Day. They'll battle Division I and Division II teams such as St. Mary's, Carnegie Mellon and Lehigh. "The trip will be a lot of fun," Patti said. "There will be a lot of time fqr pleasure, but there will be even more time for business. The whole team is looking forward to it, and we'll do better than last year." "If the team stays focused, and con-
centrates on tennis and not partying, we may even gain some recognition in the NCAA," Cahill said. "If we come out with a winning record, it will put us on a nice roll going into PAC." Both coach and team are expecting nothing but the best from the conference. They are expecting to win, with their biggest challenge being Eastern College. However, for now the team is faced with some obstacles. As a result of the inclement weather, the team has been forced to practice indoors. Unlike high school tennis, college tennis is played on a variety of surfaces. The young players are not used to playing on any surface yet, and they also have a case of the nerves. These factors played a part in their loss to Kutztown University on March 14. It was the team's first match and first learning experience. Because of the snow and ice, they were forced to play their game indoors. The court was different than what Corkhill was used to, and that was distracting, he said. "We had problems," Corkhill said. "If we gave Cabrini three weeks of practice, we'd be on top." Kutztown is a large, well-funded state
school with a Division II tennis program, but the members of Cabrini's team are confident that, with a few more games under their belts, they will be ready to win. "Our coach was unhappy with the way we played, but if there is any such thing as a good loss, this was it," Cahill said. "Our mistakes were mental mistakes." Day relies heavily on the senior cocaptains for leadership. "I've given them a Jot of responsibility," Day said. "I have a lot of confidence in these two." According to the team members, the distribution of responsibility has been working out well. "They carry a lot of weight," Dotsey said. "The whole team looks up to them. They can be really funny and also know when to be serious." Cahill's only regret is that he and his co-captain will not get to play with t_his talented team again. "I'd love to come back and play with this team again," Cahill said. "But at least I'll go out on top." "Our program is becoming better and better," Day said. "In seasons to come, we will be a real force to be reckoned with."