photo by Dawnielle Klopp Drew Wallace, a visitor from Villanova, and first-year student Jen Mire/Ii strut their stuff at the "Rave" on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. in the gym. This event was produced by "Wild Video Dance Party," a company specializing in music, movies and lighting for dances and parties. This was the first "Rave" on campus and it was sponsored by the Programming Board and the freshman class. Wallace was getting a taste of Cabrini life, because he might be transferring here next semester.
"Ifwe eliminate that, we're going to end up towing," Kralle said. "Is a 10 cents sticker worth $85 to get your car towed?" Kralle said he does not want to resort to towing. Another option would be to ban cars from campus that are illegally parked. But Kralle said he would not want to do this because it would have a negative effect on the students' education. "We' re not here to hurt students, we're here to help them," Kralle said. According to Kralle, public safety has not towed any cars this year. "My guysdon'tlikewritingtickets," he said. "When they do it, they do it for a reason." Kralle said there is no favoritism involved with his officers writing tickets because they do not know the owners of those vehicles. The tickets are written strictly for security purposes. For example, if there was a crime committed on campus, looking back at the tickets given on that particular day would be the foundation to build an investigation. Public safety would use the tickets as a way of figuring out exactly who was on campus that day. Kralle encourages resident students to park outside the public safety office so they can watch their cars if there are not enough spaces next to their residence. He also encourages students and staff to use the emergency phones to call an escort if they feel unsafe walking to and from their cars.
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Find out what will happen to your financial aid since the Republicans took over. pg.10
Warning: Security 'sticks' campus
by Kimberly Sheldron assistant copy editor Parking illegally on campus is now leading to some sticky situations, but the other option is to give students the boot. The public safety department is now placing fluorescent orange stickers on cars that are parked in violation of college rules. A ticket is attached to the sticker. The difficulty in getting the stickers off of the vehicles has left some students wanting alternatives to the sticker. According to Richard Kralle, director of public safety, the sticker is placed on the driver's side window, just above the door handle. He said it is placed there so it does not block the vision of the driver, but the driver can clearly see it as he or she approaches the vehicle. Kralle said the other option is to use the boot, an iron device that locks onto the wheel to prevent the vehicle from moving. But Kralle said he thinks the boot is too drastic. Sophomore Karen Okon, a commuter, said she did not think public safety should continue to put stickers on vehicles due to the difficulty in removing them. "Maybe a good idea would be to just put a ticket on instead," Okon said. According to Kralle, the tickets do not stick. It is also possible that the owner of the vehicle may not know he or she received a ticket if someone else removed it from the vehicle, Kralle said. The sticker provides the following message: "Warning. This vehicle is illegally parked. Do not park here without authorization. A second violation will cause your car to be towed away and stored at your expense." "Most colleges are just towing the cars," Kralle said. He said the orange sticker is very effective.
Sophomore Marianne Gowen, a resident, said if the school had more parking spaces, there would not be such a problem with illegal parking. "We need more-available parking spots," first-year student Kate Schneider, a resident, said. "With the increased population on campus, we need to expand more." Kralle said a parking permit does not guarantee a spot. He stressed that parking is a privilege. "There'snosimpleway,"Kralle said. "I wish there were easier ways." Radnor, Pa. 19087
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Tracey Oleski, a continuing education student, said she always walks with someone to and from her car. But she admitted she would not know how to get an escort if needed. "The problem is when you have classes over at the library and you have to park at Grace Hall," Oleski said. "You have to get here three hours early to get a spot. Timing is everything." Other students said the problem does not deal with public safety.
cause by Kelly McDonald editor in chief Chai Ling, Nobel Piece Prize Nominee, will be honored as the guest speaker for the Ivy Young Willis Memorial Speaker's Program, sponsored by the humanities division. Ling, the student coordinator at Tiana men Square in Beijing during the political upheaval, will address the changes needed to create a prosperous future for the people of China. Ling will hold a seminar for students and faculty on Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Widener Center Lecture Hall. She will also present a formal talk at 7:30 p.m. She is the former Chief Commander of the Tianamen Square Committee. As commander in chief, Ling headed a student movement that protested the Chinese Communist government. Ling and a few other leaders of the movement escaped to Hong Kong and then to Paris after being marked for execution. According to a press release supplied by college relations, Ling first became known to the American public via a taped interview, made secretly just before the tanks rolled photo supplied by college realtion Chai Ling, who escaped from her country just before execution, will present the Ivy Young Willis Memorial Lecture on Tuesday, Feb. 21, in the Widener Center Lecture Hall. into Tianamen Square to stop the protest movement in June of 1989. _ It is for her efforts during the political upheaval that she is nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. This is Ling's second nomination. Presently, Ling is the president of China Dialogue, a Washington, D.C. based non-profit organization whose mission is to bring about social and political change for a Democratic China. Ling's visit is part of the Ivy Young Memorial Lecture Series. This focuses on the interest and participation of women in public affairs at the national and local levels. Its goal is to broaden the understanding of public affairs, particularly the present and potential contributions. ... Week at a Glance ... Feb. 1 7 to Feb. 23 pg.6
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The people who stayed sober and offered safe rides home from "100 Nights" should be applauded. It was a very generous action for an event which focuses around drinking. Tom McKeeand his friends in the band "Crossroads" performed in the Red Cloud Coffee House and delighted all who attended. It is hoped that more performances by him and other budding musicians will follow. Students can no longer drop off film at the college bookstore because the film company is no longer picking it up. This is one more convenience that students no longer have. The Rave was a great way to unwind on a Saturday night.. SGA brought in an outside company which provided great dance music and lights. The planners did a fantastic job and the party was well-attended. Gr~~ me t,'\.. k~r, oil jO-J r WC1-y cvt • Christina Feehan, Remember when you were little and your mother or father said that things were the way they were because "I said so?" Or "Just because?" Or "Don't ask questions. Just do it, or believe it?" But now that we are older, we are told to question authority. We are told to ponder thoughts and develop ideas. We are told to create answers or learn to understand when there are not any. Now we are told that sometimes there are no answers. Sometimes there are only questions. But I have a few questions that no one can answer, and I guess that is my dilemma. Why do they give the consumer only two "Fun Dip" sticks and three flavors of sugar to eat? Who really cares how many licks it takes to get to the center of the Tootsie pop? And why do they sell 10 hot dogs together and only packages of eight buns? How does a thermos know what to keep hot and what to keep cold? And when you go to the gas station, what does that little 9 in the upper right hand comer of the price of your gas mean? Can't they just round it off to the penny? How do you fall UP stairs? How come you park in a driveway and drive on a parkway? And why do grown-ups tell little kids not to sit RIGHT in front of the television? And why do they sit so close anyway? And why do we have to change the clocks? One season we lose an hour of sleep and the next one we gain it. Someone said that it was because we would be living in darkness for too long. Are you kidding? People in Alaska live for 6 whole months in darkness! Do they change their clocks? Yes, the_ydo. It's obvious that it does not help them much. And who invented the way grocery stores are set up? Someone needs to tell Mr. Acme and Mr. SuperFresh that the things in the supermarket should be in alphabetical order. Or, maybe they should at least be in the aisle that the little sign says they are in. And what I really want to know is Who was the first person to say, "There are no two snowflakes exactly alike?" Did someone really collect every single one of them and check? And who worked in a freezing cold laboratory to do this research? And why, if 7-11 is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks of the year, are there locks on the door? Why do you call it a TV set, a pair of pants, and a pair of scissors, when there is only one? Why is there a permanent press setting on the iron? Why is a women's prison called a penal colony? And why do they call it a HISterectomy? Why do they call it a hot-water heater? If it is hot, why do you have to heat it? Why are there only two tellers at a bank when it is the busiest? And who has time to go to the bank during banking hours anyway? Where is the "B" battery? And why is there no single "A" battery? And where is channel one? If most people have automatic transmissions, then why do they call a stickshift, standard transmission? Why do they put directions on shampoo bottles -and Handi-wipes, and not on toothpaste? What is Creedence Clearwater reviving? And why is Arkansas pronounced Arkansaw and not R-Kansas, the way it is spelled? And why is easy listening music NOT easy to listen to? Why does the dentist always start talking to you as soon as he begins drilling in your mouth? And why are the doctor's hands always so cold? And why does it ALWAYS rain after you wash your car? And why did I write this list of questions that no one seems to know the answer to? I guess because everyday when we are bombarded with important things to think about, we forget about the funny things in life. If anything, I hope you laughed a little. I know I did. And if you didn't, don't lake everything so seriously. Sometimes life is just a bunch of unanswered questions. 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Often,thesameleaders who areplanningthisreductionhavewarnedus thatourstudentswillnotbe prepared to en_terthe workforceof the 21stcentury. Ourcountry'sstudentswillbe unableto competein a globalcommunityif theyaredeniedthe fundingn~ to allowthem to attendinstitutionswhich help them to expandtheir intellectualand economic horizons. The futureof our nationrestsin the handsof itsstudents.Yet,howwillthe United Statesbe ableto remaina worldleaderif two-thirdsof ourpopulationis leftwithlittle educationand evenlesshope?
2 EDITORIAL FridaY, Feb. 17, 1995 :J More harm than good Why ask why?
Accordingto theU.S.Departmentof Commerce,a personwitha bachelor'sdegree willaverage50to55percentmorein lifetimeearningsthana personwitha highschool diploma.Unfortunately,ifthenewly-electedCongressgetsitsway,manystudentsmay neverhavethe opportunityto enhancetheirfutureeconomi<;conditions.
A reporfin the Nov.16, 1994,issue of The Chronicleof HigherEducation,stated thatthe Republicanleadershiphasproposedmajorcutsin studentaid andloanfunds in orderto reducethe federaldeficit. As a result,studentsand theirfinnilieswillbe payingabout$20billionmoreoverthenextfiveyears,increasingstudentindebtedness by up to 50 percent.
Unfortunately,privateinstitutions,includingCabrini,wouldbe slammedbythiscut in aid The G.O.P.wantsto cutgovernmentspending,andseesthisasjust onemore way to decreasethe deficit.However,sucha cut in aid will preventmanypoorand middl~ studentsfromobtaininga degree.In otherwords,manypeoplewho are now attendingCabriniwouldmorethan likelynot be here. What does this lackof federalsupportfor studentsmean? Is the G.O.P.simply respondingto thecountry'sdesireforloweredgovernmentspending?Is the factthat student-aidprogramsarebeingtargetedduethe factthatcollegestudentsmakeup the smallestbracketof votersin thecountry? Regardlessof the reasons,the drasticreductionsin fundingforfederalstudent-aid whichhavebeenproposedmayonlydomoreharmthangood
"I don't think my feelings toward them would change," first-year student Diane Grimaldi said. "I wouldn't look at them differently," a first-year student, who preferred to remain anonymous, said. "I would accept it. I'm not homophobic."
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writer Cold, tired and hungry, I watched as the yellow clock under Willi;m Penn became larger with each block. As the float I was walking by turned the corner of City Hall, the lights made it seem like noon, instead of 9 p.m. My excitement grew when I saw a crowd of hundreds cheering wildly, televi~ion cameras rolling and the digital clock next to the judge's booth blinking. I looked at my brother, Joe, on the float and then made an attempt to find my dad amidst the crowd as the club began to chant "Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Who 'dat? Golden Crown." The crowd went wild as the music of our drill began. It was Jan. 1, 1984. My club, Golden Crown, was the reigning first-place club in the Fancy Brigades. • After two years of begging, my parents agreed that Joe and I could march up Broad Street. This parade was longer than the Independence Day parade I bad marched in that summer. I was only 9 years old, and for me, this was the big- time parade. My brother and I, and later my sister Colleen, who began marching at the age of 2, continue a family tradition. My father grew up on Second and Ritner Streets, in the heart of "Mummerland." He started at the age of 11. Both of my grandfathers, along with various uncles and cousins, all marched at one point or another. For those who are not familiar with the parade, allow me to introduce you to the world of imagination, plumes, sparkles and banjos. The tradition began in South Philadelphia during the 1800s. Some European immigrants brought over the tradition of welcoming in the new year by walking the streets and shooting their guns. They would then go house to house for food offered by their neighbors. Slowly, groups formed and these "shooters," as they were called, started serenading for food. In 1901, the first official parade down South Broad Street began. Afterward, all of the clubs continued down the streets between Washington Avenue and Wolf Street. This is where the parties began. Over the past 94 years, four separate divisions formed to compete for money provided by the city of Philadelphia. The Comic Division provides the best image of the original "shooters." The Fancy Division, with their large, decorative suits, compete in a complex assortment of categories for prizes. The •String Bands are judged on their music, along with costumes and presentation. The Fancy Brigades, the youngest of the four, are judged on costumes and presentation. Competition among individual clubs is intense. • It is an expensive hobby to be involved w~tb, because members generally pay for their own suits. I paid several hundred dollars for my 1995 suit. My mother often asks why I still march. I can not give her a direct answer. When I was a little girl, I watched "Daddy's club" and longed to be in pretty costumes. Growing up over the past 13 years as a Mummer, I learned about the value of loyalty, dedication, money and team work. The traditions, the friendships and the lessons I have learned have helped form the person I am today. It has always been a special time I spent with my dad. I hope that my children will one day wear "Golden Slippers." In issue 16, published Feb. 10, 1995, first-year student Andrew Burke's name was left out of the "Leaders emerge at retreat" article. In issue 15, published Feb. 3, 1995, the basketball photos on the back page were reversed. Also, the JV player in the photo caption is Mike Tims, not Mike Dever. We regret the errors. CaleuNeotl ' ,,,,,Babamal ...' ..~..._ .............. >fhM'IWJAlr'1rt. ., .RNMl'lw,Tl•M•ltcall& '~Adla1,.,_.ttCJMktHIUL 'al" ., w~•mc.-....mtr.. (Nma). .-1tleadlfll1lel. ., e:sddffmt•»~---t.t/unatt'1lt.u.tct.s. -t c..ll•WNt,_...,.., ~111.•....._T..-lttOllct. >fPWlalCll, an.BEACHCOMBERS.
Cathy Caulfield, director of resident life said one of the best things to do when con~ fronted with a friend or family member who is "coming out" is to listen. "I think a lot of times when it happens you do suspect it beforehand. I had a family member tell me once," Caulfied said. "It was as important for her to get it out as it was for me to hear it."
Some members of the campus community said people tend to be narrow-minded when dealing with a lifestyle they do not understand. "It wouldn't bother me because I respect people for who they are," first-year student Will Saccomanno said. "That's only a portion of who they are as a person." "I think that I would want to gather information to enrich myself and have a better understanding," Saccomanno said. "I think the key thing is that people need to be tolerant of who other people are and not be so narrow-minded." Many people on campus already have gay and lesbian friends or family, and said they would not be surprised or upset if a friend told them. "I would feel privileged that the person felt that they could disclose that to me," Laurie Tums, associate director of admissions, said. "I have gay and lesbian friends. I think it's very common." "My attitude wouldn't change. Many friends and friends of my family are gay and lesbian," resident director Sloane Gibb said. "I don't think I'd have any kind of unusual reaction. I know lots of gay and lesbians, so it wouldn't surprise me at all," Daisy Wentz, a first-year student, said. Some students admitted that their attitudes might change in slight ways when informed of a friend's homosexuality. "I wouldn't be shocked, but my behavior toward them might change," Lindo Sabatini, a senior, said. "I might watch what I say and make sure I wasn't naked around him." While it may be comforting to hear that many people on campus are accepting gay and lesbian friends and family, there are still those who are not as open-minded. Gay ~no lesbian and bi.sexual students on campus may not feel comfortable enough to "come out of the closet," especially considering the Roman Catholic Church's adamant standpoint against gay and lesbian activity. Helping a friend or family member to live a full life as a member of the gay and lesbian community can be difficult. It is not something that can simply be ignored or swept under the carpet, as with the "don't ask, don't tell" philosophy. Accepting the differences in everyone's race, religion and sexual orientation is something we all need to learn.
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"If it was a really good friend, I would be sur:rrised that they didn't tell me earlier. Of course I would be very supportive," junior Kerry Ruane said. "I would probably be more upset that they didn't tell me earlier than the fact that they were gay. That has nothing to do with who they are."
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C~mpus community expresses acceptance for friends who are gay by Nina Marie Sclarrotta assistant op-ed editor Friends and family are "coming out," and people are being asked to deal with homosexuality on a daily basis. Aside from the usual jokes and comments which arise whenever any sex-related subject comes up, many people on campus seem to be open-minded about it. But whether it is socially acceptable or unforgivable, people are being asked to deal with this important issue in their own lives.
More than just an annual celebration
Friday, Feb. 17, 1995 OP-ED
What would you do if a friend told you that be or she was gay or a lesbian? Many people stress that the fact that a friend may be gay and lesbian does not affect the friendship. "My best friend's gay," sophomore Tim Wonson said. "It's not that big of a deal."
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Accelerated degree program expands to weekend by Beth Molloy will be offered as a 42-credit hour assistantnewseditor program consistingof 33 credits in the corporatecommunicationmajor Weekendcollegehasemerged and nine hours in the core requireas yet another option for adults ments. The programwill be offered wishing to continuetheir educa- in three trimestersand will focus on tion. It is now in its finalplanning skillsneededfor the changingworld stagesandwillbe introducednext of corporate, business and profesfall. sional communication. The idea of a weekendcollege According to Dr. Lorraine was establishedfor those adults Cavaliere,dean of continuing eduwho need to keep a full-timejob, cation, the weekend college will be but who wish to furthertheiredu- an "integratedextension"of the ~lcation as well. lege itself. She said there has been Cabriniis one of the few col- concernamongfacultythat this idea legesin thearea thatwill beoffer- will be a totally separateinstitution ing courses and majors that can from the college itself. be completedsolelyon theweek- "I see it as being a very exciting ends. opportunity,"Cavalieresaid. Professional communication There are not many other colis a new majorthatwill be offered leges in the area that offer this proon the weekendscome next fall. gram. A competitive analysis was Foreign language courses and a conductedof20 collegesin the area, certificationin math and science and only some offered weekend will also be offeredby the week- courses.Cavalieresaid the competiend college.This also reflectsan tion is light. expansionof the acceleratedde- Cavalierealso said the weekend gree programs. college will be built upon over the Professional communication next couple of years. She said it is a $~ AND Foo-, 'VO LOST ~.0 the comfortable, healthy relationshipyou once badwith your body, yourself and food FOUND people with whom you feel safe to explore who you and choose what you want for yourself EXPLORATIONS a goal-focused, systems-cent«-ed approach to eating disorders (610) 664-5730 •dual thaapy also available big projectthat will take time to get flexible for the everyday full-time facultywill be needed.If it is, the right. worker," Ennis said. college intends to keep the part"We're goingto do it with quality Continuing education student time/full-timefacultyratio even. andappropriateness,"Cavalieresaid. MatthewMoorealso said the week- Cavalieresaidthis is importantas She also said the new program end college idea sounds great. He well. willbeformulatedsothatthecourses said he was very interestedand that As for the quality of educaofferedare relevant to the students' Cabrini offers a lot more than other tion, Cavaliere said an assessneeds in order to earn a degree. local collegesdo. He said the entire ment program has been created, At present, sample curricula are divisionis greatly beneficial. headedby Dr.AnthonyTomasco, being constructed for students to Cavalieresaid a surveywas sent professorof psychology. demonstratewhat weekend college to severalcompaniesto try to assess The purposeof theprogramis will offer. what the working populationwould to assess the performanceof stuCavalierealsosaid she hopestra- like to see offered in the weekend dents and to make sure they are ditionalcollegeundergraduateswill college. receivinga quality education. take advantageof weekend college She said the response was posi- According to Cavaliere, this as well. She said she wants it to be tive and that the constructionof the will give feedbackto the continustructuredto suit them as well as the collegewill reflectthe resultsof the ing education division to see if adultcontinuingeducationstudents. survey. the college's students are mea"I want to identify the needs of She also said most of the cur- suring up. thestudentsbeforeofferingcourses," ricula will be structured in seven- Overall, Cavaliere said she Cavalieresaid. week clusters, and tuition will re- sees the weekend college extenEd Ennis, an employee of the main the same as it is now. sion as an institutionalcommitWood Company, attends West The student/facultyratio will be ment by adultsto followthrough ChesterUniversity,andis aimingfor kept down so that therewill stillbe a with the programson a weekend a degree in sports administration. full-time relationship between the basis. Ennis said he thoughtweekendcol- two. '"Thiscanbe seen as a second, lege would be beneficial. Dr. Thomas Boeke,provost and thirdorevenfourthchanceforthose ''The idea of theweekendcollege academicdean,will work with divi- adultswho have had their studies is a good idea because it would be sion chairs to see if new full-time • interrupted,"Cavalieresaid.
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4 NEWS Friday, Feb. 17, 1995 Congress proposes largest financial aid cuts in history by Kelly McDonald Loans,whichwoukiincreaseastudent's editor in chief loan payment by 20 to 30 percent, eliminatingthe campus-basedstudent Financialaid cuts that the 104th aidprograms,suchas work-studyand Congress are currentlyconsidering also eliminatingStateStudentIncenwouldcoststudentsand theirfamilies tiveGrants. approximately$20billionoverthenext According to Dr. Antoinette fiveyears,increasingstudentindebtnessIadarola,collegepresident,Speakerof by up to 50 percentandreducinggrant theHouseNewtGingrichsaidhe feels andwork-studyfunding.Aroxdingto studentsshouldonlyreceivemoneyif David Warren,presidentof the Na- they work for it Iadarolasaid what tionalAsoociationoflndependentCol- Gingrichdoesnotseemto understand ·1egesandUniversities,ifthesecutsare isthatthemajorityofstudentshavejobs enacted,manypoor and middle-class as well as fullcourseloads. studentswouldbe forcedto defertheir Ironically,Iadarolaseveral times dreamsof attendingcollege. unconsciouslyreferredto Gingrich's Theproposalsincludeeliminatingthe refonnplanastheContractonAmerica. in-schoolinterestexemptiooonStaffordThiscontractisthreateningtodiminish CabriniCollege Federal StudentAid Programs 1993-94 Pennsylvania Pell Grants FSEOG FWS Perkins Loans PLUS Loans SLSLoans Stafford Loans (Unsubsidized) Stafford Loans (Subsidized) Number of Awards 244 132 108 77 42 31 147 761 Dollar Amount '$334,721 81,715 83,581 16,598 168,403 117,087 347,168 2,293,277 thatfundsthatallowmanystudentsto Iadarolaand Cairnssaidit is up to attendprivateinstitutionssuchas Ca- thestudentstomakeadifferenceandlet Q'Ibe Federal Pell Grant program probrini Although the refonns are their representativesknowthe impor- vided $215.4 million to 150,000studeots in beingproposed,El.iz.abethCairns,di- tanceof studentaidprograms. 360 postsecondary institutions. rectorof financialaid, said, that this Iadarolasaidshewouldliketo get Q'Ibe FSEOG program provided $34.8 doesnotmeantheywillbeapprovedby thepoliticalofficestloodedwithletters million to 56,000 students in 190 Congress. H the reformsdo go into opposingthecutsandwouldliketo see postsecondary institutions. effect,Cairnssaidif mightta1re2 years students,faculty,parentsand alumni QThc Federal Work-Study Program proto playout participate. vidcd $31.6 million to 39,000 students in Cairnsand Iadarolaboth stressed H studentshave questionsregaro- 160 postsecondary institutions. theimportanceof studentsandparents ing who theirrepresentativesarecon- Q'Ibe Federal Perkins Loan program probeingawareof the proposedcuts and tactCairnsin thefinancialaidoffice. vidcd $8.9 million in new Federal Capital whattheycando to makea difference. 'These cuts will be crucial to a Contributions to 44,000 students in 130 postsecondary institutions. Becausethe18-22year-oldpopula- school like Cabrinithat is 37 years ti.onis the lowestvotingage groupin young,"Cairnssaid. ''We do not have 0276,000 students borrowed $795 million thecountry,politicalcandidatesdo not theresourcesor endowmentto pickup in Stafford Loans for which interest paymcnts were exempted while they attended seemtofearthatmakingthesechanges the piecesand put the moneyback in college. willthreatentheirre-election. place." Cumulative Change in Total Grant Aid Expenditures Pennsylvania Independent Colleges and Universities Current Dollars (1985-1993) 600% .-------------------------------------, -0-- Federal Orant.s 400% Sl.lltc Onun.s 300% 1985 1986 1987 198R 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 !;ource: Pen,tsylvanla hsdt:pt:ndent Collt:1e and Unl.,er$ily Rt:senrc/1 Ce,uer ( }994)
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Split Decision entertains some of the crowd at Alibis. pbot_oby Jim Gregory us, we will continue to expand our set lists and our fan base. The money is important, but it's not the only reason we play, we enjoy it." When asked where the band's influences came from, Holden mirrored the prevailing feeling in the band. "We all grew up with Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Aerosmith, but we also appreciate the newer sound of Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, as well as Counting Crows and the Offspring."
Biologistssaidwolvesandtheirkill are beneficialto local ecosystems because of the remains left for smaller animals,scavengersand for the nutrients left behind to fertilize the soil, accordingto zoo literature. ''We willcover the natural history of the wolf, explore ancient folklore and showpresentationalslidesof them in their habitat,"a zoo employee said. According to z.ooliterature,centuriesoftrapping,poisoningandgunning have foo:ed the wolf into a few geographicalstrongholds,includingsome in Alaska, Michigan, Minnesota and Canada For more information,call Bob Noonan at (610) m-'3flli.
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by Matt Craig staff writer A good bar-band is hard to find. Either they are too loud, too musically challenged or too strapped up. In my quest to find a good band, I ended up at Alibis in West Chester, Pa. The band's name was Split Decision. I questioned my decision upon entering, it was too late, $3 cover and _15 minutes later The five-member band took the stage around 9 p.m. A black, white and red backdrop with their name on it and some low-level pyrotechnics (smoke) greeted the members along with 150 anxious patrons. The recessed dance floor was filled with the flannels and halter tops that mark the identity of a truly alternative dude or dudette. The band came out hoping to get the crowd involved. Therefore, they piped out such recent hits as "Allison Road," by the Gin Blossoms and "Better Man," by Pearl Jam. The crowd swayed to the music as lead singer Wadd (pronounced Wade) Birchfield sang out the songs accompanied by bassist Walt Holden, 30, and keyboardist Scott Kinka, 21. They covered 10 songs in the first set and took a short break. As Kinka explained, this is not the only job most of the members have. "I teach classical piano to high school juniors at St. William's in Northeast Philly," he said. "Most of us have a day job. We love to play, but we can't make a living on it."
From blowing down the houses of threepigs,to eatinga littlegirl's grandmother and endorsing beer, the wolf has received a bad reputation. Well, the employees of the ElmwoodPark Zoo are doing all they can to change that CelebratingthearrivalofthreeTllllber wolves, the Elmwood ParleZoo will be having a ''Howl-In" on Monday, March 6. An eveningof entertainmentfilled with fun facts about wolves, it will be a time to tell stories and dispel myths. The real attractionwill be an attempttocommunicatewiththewolves, Roosevelt,Gypsy and Luna, and see if they respond. "It will be an eveningof wolf communication, not only with the howls, but to grasp a better understandingof their body language," Bob Noonan, head of the z.oo's education department, said. One of the ways to understand the body languageof the wolf is by reading the tail If its tail is curved, thewolf b ready for a confrontation,and if it is tucked, the wolf is showing submission.Contrary to popular opinion or stereotype, wolves are generallyfrightenedof humans. "Our goal is to better the image of thewolvesingeneral,andtorealiz.ethat they make up an importantpart of the ecosystem,"Noonan said. In additionto sprucingup theimage of the wolf, the "Howl-In" might be a way for the zoo to pick themselvesup financially.
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"Some nights we make $50, other nights we make $100, it all depends where we are playing," Joe Albright, 23, the band's drummer, said. "Basically, until something big happens to
The''Howl-In"couldnothavebeen plannedata bettertimewith the release of wolves from YellowstoneNational Park, and the controversysurrounding the legalityofkillingwolvesthatattack livestock. The species is listed as endangered everywhereexcept inthe state of Minnesota,wherethey are leastthreatened.
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above: Roosevelt, Lupa and Gypsy play together at the Elmwood Zoo, Norristown, Pa. ( 610) 277-3825 right: Roosevelt takes a serious pause from play. The wolves will be participating in a "Howl-In" for the general public on Monday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $2.00 per person.
''We celebrated our 70th anniversary last year," Noonan said. Toe zoo was started on only seven acres of donated land and a couple of whitetailed deer. NowtheElmwoodZoohousestwo cougars, Sicilian Burros and Pygmy goats in additionto other animals.
With a moment to spare, the band piled on stage for the second set. The crowd, already warmed up, was in a mosh-pit frenzy as Wadd did his best impression of Beavis and Butthead shaking his head to the Offspring's "Come Out and Play." Several people around the bar were mouthing the words of the song in silent approval of the band's selections.
''We specializein NorthAmerican wildlife,and we are in the midst of an expansionplan to increaseour siz.eto 14 acres," Noonan said. ''We would like to build a new entrance,an additionalparking lot, an aviary and acquire some river otters," he said. Noonanalso said the zoo would like to focus on a Native American theme.
Zoo waives wolf-worries by KathyS. Cephas assistantarts & entertainmenteditor
The band played three sets of more than 30, songs more than many other bar bands would play. However, their repertoire did not included any originals. Albright said the band has had little time to work on original songs. "We just revamped the band, about six months ago," Albright said. " We had a horn section but decided to go with a more traditional set up with a lead and bass guitar with keyboards and a drummer. Therefore, we haven't worked on many originals. In addition, we are trying to establish a name and a following, so we basically stick to cover songs." During the third set they got louder, the smoke machine worked overtime and the colored laser lights flashed wildly as they opened with the Black Crow's "Remedy," followed by such songs as "Sex Type Thing" by Stone Temple Pilots and "Mr. Jones" by Counting Crows. Pearl Jam's "Daughter" closed the show at approximately 1:15 a.m. to the disappointment, and in some instances, elation of the crowd. Overall, Alibis showed us a pretty good time. Split Decision was not bad, not good, but in between. If you want to hear music that is repeated on WDRE-FM (103.9) 15 times a day, Split Decision is the band to see. If they had played more originals or varied their selections, the alternative crowd would have seen something a little more alternative.
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6 FEATURES Friday, Feb. 17, 1995
Don't drink,don'tsmoke;what do you do?
by Jamie Latshaw staff writer There are no chalkboards, chalk or textbooks, no tests or even desks. It is hardly a class at all, but can be better described as a meeting of the creative minds, a soiree. "It's a time to come and share what we are creating," Neil Newman, director of the theater, said. Newman combines two classes, Playwriting and Acting for New Plays, into one group in the Red Cloud Coffee House. The five students from each class meet once a week to portray, critique and improve the creative works of the writers from the playwriting course. "There's no lecture," sophomore Paul Marturano said. "It's like going to a show every Wednesday." "Playwriting is a more relaxed atmosphere than a class," first-year student Bill Matoney said. "It's not that Neil teaches us right versus wrong like normal teachers, but rather he suggests how we can achieve our maximum potential," Matoney said.
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First-year student Kathryn Huemmer has had eight years of acting exp~rience, including classes in New York and seminars at Hofstra University. However, she still finds the acting in this class to be challenging. Newman said he has tried to downplay his own influence in the class by keeping his own voice as part of the group. He offers a strong opinion on what he thinks is good. "This class doesn't fall into the structure of what's right or wrong," Newman said. This laid-back form of a class is not for just anyone, however. "To take the class you have to have something to say," Newman said. According to Newma~, there have been students who signed up for this class for the wrong reasons in the past. Playwriting and Acting in New Plays are helpful to both the actors and the writers. The writers get to see their pieces performed and the actors get experience acting in many different types of scenes. "It gives the writers a chance to see their work and the actors a chance to work to improve their general acting skills," first-year student Tom McKee said. First-year student Bill Myers said the class has helped him to write scenes that can be acted on a stage. "There's a lot of stuff that can happen on paper but not on stage," Myers said. Myers said a problem with playwriting is hoping that the actors will get the same feeling and emotions from the scene that the writer put into it. Huemmer said she finds that the writers are often not writing things in a realistic way and they may try too hard to be funny in their scripts, making it unnatural on stage. "The writers really want to write stuff that's good," Huemmer said. "They want ideas and suggestions to better their writing." As an actress, Huemmer is able to add things to the character that the writer may not have thought about. Newman said he is hoping to find a performance to fill the fall play' s slot, as did senior Paul Crowell's, "Fresh Out of Rats." Crowell was a member oflast year's soiree. Under Newman's wing, he developed "Fresh Out of Rats." Newman encourages anybody with creative ability to get in touch and become the chore of next year's soiree. • play pool, one of which is Pockets Cafe and Billiard Club. Not only can you play pool, but there is also a restaurant. This club even offers live entertainment on specific nights. Pockets is located at 1254 West Chester Pike in Havertown, Pa. For more information call (610) 449-1180. Another place to try, if you like pool, is Rack M Up Billiard Club. It is located at 490 Lancaster Pike in Frazer. For more information, call (610) 647-8805.
This time last year we were skiing without skis. We slip-slided down our driveways and sidewalks in our Timberlands. So why would we have risked our lives in our rear-wheel drives and attempted the hike all the way up to the Poconos? However, this year we are armed with our four-wheel drives and a milder climate, so it is off to the slopes we go. "It seems like there has been a slight bit more people out on the slopes this year," Peter Rondinaro, assistant professor of psychology, said. Rondinaro, a well-seasoned skier, has been to Killington, Vt., as well as Elk Mountain and Blue Mountain in the Poconos this season. Sophomore Don Little visited Montage last weekend. He said that the skiing this season has only picked up after the last snow storm. Skiing is not the only sport that has been affected by our changeable winters. Snow boarding has to roll with the punches too. Bill DeLanzo, a sophomore, said lots of mountains are not even open for snow boarding this season. Camelback is the place, according to DeLanzo, that has really good half pipes. According to Bill Holderness from the Trail and Dock Shop in Berwyn, which rents snow boards and also sells ski equipment and accessories, sales and rentals are up. "Surprisingly, sales and rentals are up this year in comparison to last year," Holderness said. "People all up and down the east coast were terrified to go out in all the ice last year." The week of Christmas is usually a fairly busy week for the ski industry, he said. But this year The Trail and Dock Shop did poorly that particular week, due to the warm weather. Lucky for business, temperatures have plumetted lately. For students who do not mind braving the cold, WYBF is giving away a ski trip during the morning show, "The Jungle" on Friday from 7 to 9 a.m.
Hit the slopes by Joanna Go/esh and Shella Brady assistant features editor, features editor
by John Lindsay assistant arts & entertainment editor Under-21 clubs just might be the answer to students' restlessness of doing the same things over and over again. There are lots of opportunities for entertainment, sometimes they are just hard to find. There are several clubs for those students under the age of 21. It all depends on your interest in music. If you are into dance or reggae music, Pulsations is the place to be. Two under21 nights, called college nights, are offered. One is on Sunday night, with mostly reggae music, and the other is on Wednesday night, with a selection of dance and alternative music. Pulsations Entertainment Complex is located at 242 Baltimore Pike in Glen Mills, past the Granite Run Mall. The usual cover charge is $10. For more information, call Pulsations at (610)459-4140. Other clubs in the area that specialize in dance and alternative music are Club Manhattan and Ground Zero. Club Manhattan usually caters to a younger crowd, but have older groups on Sunday nights. Ground Zero offers under-21 nights and live entertainment. Pricing for the clubs ranges between $7 and $10. Club Manhattan is located at 2107 MacDade Blvd. in Holmes, Pa. Gound Zero is located in Woodland Shopping Center on MacDade Boulevard, in Woodlyn, Pa. For more information on Club Manhattan call (610) 586-5253 or Ground Zero call (610) 872-1444. If you like to listen to country music, the K. P. Corral is definitely for you. It is the place to be for all country line dancing. On specific nights, the Corral offers lessons in country line dancing. The Corral is located at The Plaza at King of Prussia, across from Sears. For more information call K. P. Corral at (610) 2657234. If you are really not into the club scene, there are plenty of other things you can do for entertainment, depending upon what interests you. If you are into bowling, there are plenty of places to go in the area. One is Devon Bowling Lanes, located at 300 Lancaster Ave. in Devon, Pa. For more information call (610) 688-1920. You could also try bowling at Frazer Lanes, located on Lancaster Avenue and Plainbrook Road in Malvern. For more information call (610) 647-0914. There are many places in the area to Acting,playwritingsoiree challengescreativity
photo by Caroline CroJ.y L-R Seniors Naomi Sudo, Dana Newby, CourtneyMcabe and Carter Craigie, professor of English and communicationsand sophomore,HeatherMcGinly admire the worker of fine artsprofessor Lisa Learner at the openingof the faculty art show. Th~ show will run until March 13 in the Holy Spirit Library on the second floor.
For people who like to ice skate, ice skating facilities are available at the nearby Skatium, located on Darby Road in Havertown. The Skatium also offers figure skating lessons. Ice hockey games are played on a regular basis. For more information on the Skatium, call (610) 853-2225 or(610) 853-2226. Roller skating is also available. Try the Villanova Skating Arena, located at 789 Lancaster Ave. in Villanova. It offers many features, including an arcade, a pro shop and a snack bar. Group and private lessons are available. Lessons can be on the basics, speed or figure skating. For something different try roller hockey. For more information call the arena at (610) 527-9293. Another place to try is the Caln Roller Rink. They are located on Route 30 in Downingtown, Pa. For more information call the rink at (610) 269-6229. If you enjoy going into the city, there are plenty of things to do. Laser lights and music can be seen at the Laser Light Show at the Franklin Institute. Also movies are shown at the Tuttleman Omniverse Theater. The Franklin Institute is located at 20th and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. For more information on the laser light show or the Omniverse Theater, call (610) 448-1200.
Theideaoftakingtheconsumer's needsintoconsiderationhascarried overintoall sortsof businesses.The consumer's needs are constantly changingwith the times and businesses need to keep up to date on these needs. So, stop by Kmart and change your baby or cruise over to Nordstrom'sto listen to some fine nillno..mu_.,· Or..JnJ1vbP.J1co1,-""'"•--------
Self indulge, spend at select stores by Joanna Golesh assistant featureseditor Picturethis. You pull up in front of Nordstrom's, only to finda parking attendant offeringto park your car. Youentertheclassystoretofind another attendantwho checks your coat. A pianoplayerplaysa relaxing melody at the instrumentlocatedin the entrance. Sounds like something from a movie, right? WRONG!! This is what some American shoppersare seeking in a departmentstore these days. They want indulgence and pampering. Customersused to seek only the bestdealsandbargains,butthe times arechanging.Manybuyersarelooking more and more for a little pampering rather than prices. Many analysts and researchers contend that while the 1990's consumerlooksfor good dealsand bargains,what the--Jreallywant is some indulgence.They wantto be treated well in a place where they are expected to drop a good amount of cash. The proofof thisis identifiablein local shopping centers and malls
Bookstores now have inviting cafes, departmentstores will make dinnerortheaterreservationsfortheir customers,and local greasy spoons havebeenturnedintofancyexpresso bars, featuring live jazz entertainment. Analysts say a variety of trends are drivingthe retail industryto provide manyof these luxuries. Retailers are coming to understandthat Americansgenerally seek out special treatment. Theneedfortwoincomesin many familieshasplacednewpressureson many people. Consumerswant a pressure-free environment wheretheycan shop in peace. Theywant a placeto shopthat does not take energy out of them. The growth of new shopping options, includingtelevision shopping and warehouseclubs,hascausedmany consumersto tum awayfrom the stores where they frequentlyused to shop. These stores have had to make many noticeable changesin orderto gaintheir .&uoomthii atvl
Friday, Feb. 17, 1995 FEATURES L.OOU!llTUR_ 7 Schoollinksmother,daughtertogether by Mary Burfete staff writer Every Monday at 12:30 p.m., junior DJ Glasgowrushesfrom her work-studyjob in the mailroomto meet her best friend in the food court for curly fries and Mountain Dew. Since this is one of the only opp'ortunitiesthey have to spend together, every minute counts. After chatting about school work. they share The· Philadelphia Inquirer. This could be any 21 year old and her best friend, but this best friend also happens to be her mom. At the start of the fall semester, Donna Jean Cocchia and DJ Glasgow became schoolmates. Through the helpof the continuing educationdepartment,Cocchiabecame enthusiasticabout startingat Cabrini. "Continuing education has a wonderful staff." Cocchia said. "Everyone is so encouraging and takes the time to help you." Havingthe opportunityto spend more time with her daughter on campus is very beneficial to Cocchia. Both she and Glasgowsaid they feel it gives them the opportunity to bond with each other in a different way than other studentsdo with their parents. At the age of seven, Glascow lost her home due to a fire. She needed the strength to feel secure again. While staying with her grandparents, Glasgowwould not sleep in her own bed. She needed to be by her mother's side, so she woald sleep on the floor of her mothers room. "I think everyonethoughtI was crazy, but the fire was just so scary that the thoughtoflosingmymother was really frightening," Glasgow said. Due to the fire, Cocchiasuffered slight bums. "We were all really 'We lost everything, but at least we didn't lose each other.' -DJ Glasgow, a junior lucky to get out alive," Glasgow said. "We lost everything,but at least we didn't loseeachother,"Glasgow said. As time progressed, so did the relationship that Cocchia and Glasgow shared. "Being away at school, a lot of kids do not see their parents that often," Glasgow said. "But my mom is here two days a week, so we get to spendextratimetogether." Cocchia is not only a Cabrini studentbut she is also the motherof three, a teacher at Temple University and was a professional jazz singer for over 30 years. In 1986 she began teaching at Temple University. She gained the positionthroughherpeerswhowere aware of her knowledgeof jazz. Because of her experiences in the field, they felt she was best qualified for the position as jazz voice performance instructor. Teaching voice lessons to 29 students one-on-one, as well as a voice ensemble creates a busy schedule. She is now preparing for a spring concert that is under her direction. Some of her studentshave made it to the big time. Jean Norris and Renee Neuville, known as Zhane', are a duet who combined their talphcfowpplledbyOJGIIIQow DJ Glasgow, being held by her brother Joey, and her mother Donna Jean Cocchia, who now also attends Cabrini as a continuing education student. Cocchia teaches jazz and voice at Temple. ents and made a hit record that went platinum. Glasgow and her mother share a very close relationship. As a first-year student, Glasgow lived on campus and the absence of her mother caused her to move home for her sophomoreyear. As a junior, she moved back on campus. She now enjoys her mother's presence at school. Glasgow, an Enlish and communicationsmajor,said she is able to help her mom deal with the pressures of college. With Glasglow's daily encouragement, her mom receives the support and guidanceto tackle the difficulties that come along with continuing her education. Juggling a full-time career, a familyandstudiesis quitedemanding. With her daughterby her side, Cocchia is succeeding in each of these aspects. Glasgow and Cocchiaare given the rare opportunity to experience college together and are learning from each other everyday. For many students,the presence of a parent on their college campus may not be a plus, but for Glasgow, nothing makes her happier. She is able to spend the quality time with her mom that she misses when she is away from home. Cocchia said she feels an emptiness because of her daughter's absence at home. When she is at home, however, the two are found watching old movies and enjoying their time together. This mother and daughter team share a similar interest in music. Cocchia bas taught all of her children to appreciate all kindsof music, but DJ is the one who is most interestedin it. Her mother said that she has a nice voice,but Glasgow's modesty begs to differ. She expresses her appreciation of music in other ways. Every Sunday night from 8 to 10 p.m. on WYBF,shefollowsinhermother's footsteps by hosting "The Blue Note Special," a jazz and blues show. In the future, Coccbia and Glasgowlook forward to spending time at home with each other. They appreciate the time they have now at Cabrini,but anticipate the summermonthswhenthey plan to hang out together down at the shore. "I have never really been able to handle being away from my mom," Glasgowsaid. "And now I don't have to be."
newerKmartstorewillfeaturewider aisles, more check-out lanes, restroomswith baby-changingstations, restaurantsand benches for sitting.
Thestoresthathavealreadybeen renovated report a seven percent rise in sales. Kmart has also initiated a new programtitledTLC,or ''ThinkLike a Customer," which encourages employeesto place themselvesin theircustomer'sshoesand develop ways to improvethe full shopping experience. Allof Kmart's changesarebeing monitoredby an 800 hotline,focus groupsand feedbackcards. These ways of monitoringcustomersatisfactionhaveprovedto be veryhelpful to the Kmartstores.
thisincludespamperingthema little. A study conducted by MasterCardInternationalin 1992 supportsthe claim that consumers are lookingfora littlemoreof a treat when they hit the shoppingmalls. This study also showed that 74 percent of women and 69 percent of men surveyedagreedwiththe statement, "Shopping would be enjoyable if you couldsit and relax." Mostcompanies agree that investing in the "little extras" leads to an improvement in business. Departmentand discountstores havestartedto makechangesin their businessesinorderto fillthe needsof their comfort-seekingcustomers. A consumercan now enter a departmentstore such as Nordstrom's and expectvalet parking,a coat and package check, musical entertainment and a place to leave the childrento watcha videowhilehe or she shops. Customerscan alsogo into a departmentstore,andgivelistsof what theyneedto a "shopper"andsaythat theywill be back in two hoursto get it. The "shopper"will gather all of the customers' items and have their order readywhen they come back. Becauseofthechangesthatmany departmentstores are now making, moreand more shoppersare turning in their TV remote controlsand returningto the "old-fashioned"way of shopping. Kmartis one discountretailstore rhicbha.,;beoun.si13 hillkm_....nnv,.~
Levine received her doctorate in gay and lesbianstudiesfromTempleUniversityandwrote her dissertationon lesbian identity.
"She practically drives the check to their house," Melton said. Many students have responded to the changes. Wilmot said she believes a computer terminal in the business office is a good idea. "I think it's a step in the right direction," Wilmot said. According to Wilmot, the whole process is still very confusing. "We go by the tuition management system (TMS)," Wilmot said. "And the bills are never up to date. There always seems to be more money due than we owe." Wilmot said she would like to see the employees of the business office be more sympathetic. "It's frustrating when you don't know what to do and you are afraid of losing your classes and all they have to say is, 'Well, hon, I just can't do anything,'" Wilmot said. Wilmot said she would like to see more employees in the business office be able to do the same jobs. "I think it would alleviate some of the congestion," she said. First-year student John DiCarlo said, "It should make the whole process go more smoothly, simply because everything is so complicated for the students."
Crossed lines of communcationcause confusion by Richard Schepis assistant sports editor The dawning of a new semester brings the sense of anticipation for sophomore Megan Wilmot. But her spirit is dampened by the realization that she will once again have to deal with yet another incorrect bill. This angst has become ritualistic over her first four semesters at Cabrini. Over the last winter break, Wilmot was unable to register for her spring classes because qf an unpaid balance. To make matters worse, she was given three different figures to pay, with the figure increasing each time. This kind of misinformation is only one of the problems perceived by many students. Other student complaints have ranged from miscommunication between the business office and financial aid office to not receiving notices of their overdue accounts. Cynthia Falcone, accounting manager of the business office, said she agrees there is a need for improved communication between the two offices. But Falcone said students should also know the status of their own accounts as well. "Our number one way of communicating the balances to the students is the monthly statement we send them," Falcone said. But it does not stop there. Falcone said many students have no idea what they owe and they never question balances on their accounts. "You don't know how many times I have heard from students, 'My parents pay that,' " Falcone said. "Some of these students don't even know they have taken out a loan." Despite wanting to see the students take more responsibility for their own accounts, Falcone said the business office is always improving the way they communicate with students. Improvements include a daily download from Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, which sends financial aid directly to the students' accounts. In the past, PHEAA sent two tapes a month. Another suggestion, made impossible by database restrictions on the software used by the business office, is to put a student's statement in his or her campus mailbox. Falcone said the bills are sent home because the majority of students' parents take care of their college tuition. Also, there was a round table discussion with students in December, where the business office walked through the process and sought opinions from the students. Unfortunately, because the meeting was held at the end of the semester, not many students attended. Falcone said she plans to have a meeting each semester with students.
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"Students should know before they come to Cabrini that it costs $17,000 a year to live here," Melton said. "Students need to be more involved with their large purchases." Melton said she would like to see more student-parent involvement when it comes to their bills. Many parents ignore the bills and the students might not even know they are receiving a monthly statement because their parents handle the bills. "People have to take responsibility," Melton said. "[f people would react to their bills, we could help them in advance." Melton said she and her colleagues need to give students as much information as possible. She said it should be easier now because financial aid can access students' bills through their computer in the financial aid office. Beth Cairns, financial aid director, said students should be aware of the deadlines for filing and get them done early. "Our experience is that people who apply late for aid seem to have more problems," Cairns said. "Students should be aware and understand what their bill is, even if their parents take care of everything." Jan Fogle, cash receipts coordinator for the business office, said she understands that the process can be confusing for students. "Some of it's a learning process and some of it's common sense," Fogle said. But Fogle also attributed inexperience and immaturity when it comes to such large purchases.
In addition, Levine has written several articles on gay and lesbian identity, which appearedintwobooks.Levinestartedworking with gay and lesbian college students at the College of New Rochelle in 1983. "Gay and lesbian youth face a lack of acceptance,a lack of positiverole models and a lack of a positivereflectionof themselves," Levinesaid. "Sinceoursocietysaysitiswrong to be this, it is very easy to internalizeit. They receive bad messages on the inside and they receive a bad message from society." According to Levine, many gay and lesbian youth are suicidalbecause they are filled with badfeelingsand are afraidto reach out to someone. They feel hopeless and isolated. Positive role models are importantfor gay and lesbian youth, according to Levine, because they counteractall of the negative messages. Homosexualsdo not have key images of what relationshipsshould be, and positive role modelscan providesome of these images.
Homosexualsspeakout withoutjudgement by Jane S. Van lngen op-ed editor In high school, many young people become interestedin the oppositesexforthefirst time. They experienced feelings that came with being in love, and could not wait to share these feelings with thejr friends. Some teen-agers, however, find themselves attracted to people of the same sex. They find themselves confused about these feelings and are unable to tell their friends about it. Thirtypercent of youth suicidesare committed by lesbianand gay youth,accordingto the.April/May1994issueofY.O.U.TH In addition,41 percent of gay and lesbian youth suffer violence from their families, peers and strangers. Also, 26 percent of gay youth are forced to leave home because of their sexual identities. The Voyage House, located on Lombard Street in Philadelphia,has been a shelter for runaway youth for 21 years. A separateprogram for gay and lesbian youth was started two years ago. Terri Jacobs, director of sexual minority youth services, said, 'The major reason why kids run away and are thrown out is because parentsare not accepting.They do not want their child to be gay." A number of programs take place at the Voyage House. On Friday afternoons,about 40 to 45 youth come to a support and educational group. Young people come to socializewith other gay youth and come to hear different speakers various issues. Once a month, there is a general committee whereissuessuchasAIDSandhomophobiaare addressed.
In addition to education and avoiding derogatorylanguage, accordingto Levine,peers and adults can help gay and lesbian youth by not assuming that everyone is straight.
Senior Kristine Sweeney and junior Will Saccomanno have also had their run-ins with the business office. Sweeney said she thinks part of the problem with the business office is that everyone is more concerned of what their job description is and are not worried about the students. Saccomanno said he believes they want to help, but they need to sit down with the students and explain everything. Junior Pat Stokey said, "They have very hard jobs. Everybody waits to the last minute. It's our fault, too." Falcone said the important thing for students to do is to follow up on their accounts. "Don't just get upset or blow up," Falcone said. "Each student has individual circumstances." Cairns said the best advice she could give to students is to start getting ready for the 1995-96 school year now. "Be aware of the deadlines," Cairns said. Deadlines for filing for Cabrini institutional aid and renewing PHEAA aid is April 1. "Every school is going to have their problems," Wilmot said. "Friends at Villanova and Shippensburg have the same problem, it's not just Cabrini." "Besides," Wilmot said, "most of the people at Cabrini are willing to listen and help you."
According to Jacobs, gay and lesbian youth arethe same as everyoneelse, even thoughtheir sexualorientationis different. Bothparentsand young people need to be educated. ''We need to get rid of homophobia, which consistsofpeople'smisunderstandingsandfears," Jacobs said. "Being gay or lesbian is very realto them."
"Italldependsontheindividual,butincollege, it is easier for some gay and lesbian youth to find others who are more like themselves," Levine said. ''However, it is also hard for some, because this new freedom might create more of a crisis. They have to confrontissues of forming intimate relationships." Many collegesin the Philadelphiaarea, most notablyBryn Mawr Collegeand the Universityof Pennsylvania,have gay and lesbian alliances. Although Cabrini has no such group on campus, Levine is starting a support group for gay, lesbian and bisexual students. "Gays, lesbians and bisexualsfeel isolatedon this campus," Levine said. ''This group will be a way for these people to find others like themselves. It will be a safe place for people questioning their sexuality."
Fogle said she still does not understand why some students ignore notices to come in to sign their loan checks. "One student wasn't interested in signing her check until we held her grades," Fogle said. Melton said Fogle bends over backward to get students to sign their checks.
"Gay and lesbian youth come here to find supportandtomeetandsocializewithothergay youth," Jacobs said. "We help find temporary housing for those who need it and we also provide counseling. We help them with their problems and we help them to accept themselves."
Another step toward improvement is the addition of a computer in the Grace Hall Atrium, which will allow students to l!ccess their accounts at any time. Chris Melton, financial aid counselor, said she agrees with Falcone that students need to be more responsible for their bills.
commentsmadeby RutgersUniversityPresident FrancisL Lawrence. With Rutgersleadingat halftime,31-29,an African-Am~ricanfemalestudentstageda one personsit-in. One hundredfifty more students joined her abouttwo minuteslater,forcingthe cancellationof the game. The studentswere upset about comments LawrencemadeonNov.11,19'J4,thatAfricanAmericanslaclcedthe "hereditarygeneticbackground"to do wellon collegeexams.
Security incidents, as reportedby security office, fromMonday,Feb. 6 through Monday, Feb.13. QAuto Accident 2/9 Student informed public safety that his car had been hit in the Sacred Hall parking lot the day before. The front bumper was pushed in and cracked. The driver of the other car is still unknown. Call 2/10 RA called security when a student fell and hit her head at House 3. Upon arrival, student was in the living room in a dazed state. Injured student was taken to hospital by Radnor police. 2/10 tied and seven people were escorted from the building. Call 2/10 Security respondedto a medical call at House 6. The student, claiming to have eaten out earlier that night, complainedof severe stomach pains and nausea. Student refused an ambulance,but was transported to the hospital by a friend.
2/13 Security was informed by an Xavier RA While walking through Xavier Hall, that there was a party and fight in one of the officer noticed two holes punched in the rooms. Upon arrival, the room was emp-, wall in the Upper South Breeze-way.
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Scientistsanddoctorssaidtheycannotunderstandwhythingshavechangedso drastically now. They have theorizedthat it may have somethingto do with culturaldifferences. Feb.13-Clintonsteps in to help bring peace amongthe Arabs and Israe& l3t:hindthe backingof PresidentOinton, IsraelandthePLOonceagainwilltryto ignite peace talks.Talkshavebeen falteringunder terroristattackson Israel. Clinton'sinteiventiondid producesome good.Israeland the PLO agreedto set up a free-tradeandindustrialzonesin Gazaandthe WestBank. Butthemain~es arestillunderscrutiny. BothsidesagreedthatIsraelisafetyandPalestinianpoliticalneedshaveto be secured Israel'sbordersalongthe WestBankand Gazaremainedclosed.
2/12 Public Safety received a call from an unknown male stating there were five to six cars driving around campus yelling and screaming. Security found six vehicles and escorted them off campus.
The friends and family of slain teenager Eddie Polee want his allegedkillers to remain in prison until their trial. -~o~trators marched up and down the streets of Fox Chase on Saturday,Feb. 11, in the hope thatthejudge will heartheirpleas and deny bail for the five chargedin Polec's death. Bail was set on Wednesday,Feb. 15 between $350,000and $1 million. If the alleged suspects are able to pay the bail, they are still kept under house arrest. The demonstrators said they believe the boysweredangerousto societywhen theybeat Polee to death and they are a dangerto society now. The demonstratorswantedthe bail to be set at $1 million dollars. The demonstrationwas peaceful,unlikethe incidents surroundingPolec's death. The demonstratorsknow that none of this will bringPoleeback. All theyreallywant now is justice; and to see Polee's alleged killers remain behind bars. Polee, a 16-year-old senior at Cardinal DoughertyHigh School, died Nov. 12, 1994, as a result of a beatingby a mob of Abington, Pa.,youthsoutsideSt.Cecilia'sRomanCatholicChurch.
• Five boys, includingthe two who supplied bats, were chargedwith Polee's death. Accordingto neighborsand friends,Polee, of the 8200 block of Solly Place, was beaten late Friday, Nov. 11, in front of the church where he had served as an altar boy. WitnessessaidPoleeand a groupof friends were chasedby the assailants.Polee,theysaid, was hit with baseballbats and bottles after he trippedon the concrete. He was the one the angry~ob caught. It is still not clear if the mob was specificallylooking for Polee.
QFriday,Feb.IO-Astronautstake a walk on the wildside Discoveryastronautstested new insulation suits in below minus 125-degreetemperature. The $10,4 millionspacesuitswere designedto protect the·human body from the vacuum of space. BernardHarrisJr. and MichaelFoale spent overfourhoursinanopencargobayinthecoldest ~ible areas.Althoughtheirfingerswerefreez. ing,the experimentwas considereda success.
The first training session for Project Appalachia is in room 309 at 9:45 p.m. on 2/20 and at 12:30 p.m. on 2/21. Lecture 2/21 There will be a memorial lecture at 7:30 p.m. for the Ivy Young Willis award recipients. for Appalachia 2/23 From 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. in WCGA, there will be a Mardi Gras fund raiser to collect money for Project Appalachia. Hands If you are interested in the theater, but did not try out for the play, you are in luck. Call Neal Newman at 902-8510 and offer to assist backstage and during rehearsals. The spring musical is "Flowers for Algernon" and will be performed in late March and early April. Referrals Need help getting ready for a job and/or graduation? Call the Co-op office for more information.
Poleewas taken to AlbertEinsteinMedical Center,where he died at 10:24 a.m. Police said they believe revenge was behind the brutal beating. The rumors of the
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by RichardSchepis assistant sports editor QTuesday, Feb. 7- Republican themes outlinedin Clinton's budget The full effectof the GOPvictoryin Novembermaynotbefullyfeltuntilnextyear's presidentialelection,but it alreadyhas influencedthe 19% budget.Tax cutsarethe main emphasisof PresidentOinton's $1.6 billion budget. Ointon's plan targetscutbacksin many federal programs. Even with the potential droppingof 131 smallerprogramsand the mergingof 271 others, federalspendingis expectedto rise. Ointon's spendingstillincludeshismajor themesof educationand training. It has also incorporatedmanyRepublicanissues,suchas the war on drugs and crime and national defensespending.
OSunday,Feb.12-Whitegirlsupin smoke Youngwhitewomen are the quickestdevelopinggroupof smokersin thecountryandyoung African-Americanwomensmokersare now almostnonexistentThesestatisticswerepublishedby the Centersfor DiseaseControlin Atlanta. As of November1987,both groups had approximatelythe samenumberof smokers.
ProtestprovesPelee'sspiritstillalive by Laura Testa assistant news editor
Feb.8- Studentsprotest abruptlystopsbasketballgame Protestersnumberingat 150forcedofficialsto suspendthebasketballgamebetween Rutgers and fourth-rankedUniversityof Massachusetts.Thestudentsobjectedtoracial
Qlbursday, Feb. 9-Arafat orders BITeSts, as he attemptsto salvagepeace talks YasirArafutordered90 Palestinianmilitants arrestedin strikes throughoutthe Gaza Strip. These mrests were made in order to appease IsraeliPrimeMinisterYitzhakRabinandto tryto strengthenpeacetalks.
Rabinhascomplainedthateventhoughmany • nµIitantshave been held, none have ever been chargedin attacksagainstIsrael. SinceOctober,55 Israelishavebeenkilledin militantattacks.
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QSaturday,Feb. 11- Fantasystorylands studentinjail UniversityofMichigansophomoreJakeBaker was arrestedfor storieshe ciraJ1atedon Internet The storieswere abouthis desireto rapeandkill a womanin one of his classes. Bakersaidhe wasvoicinghisrightsunderthe first amendment,when he wrote storieson the computernetwork. U.S.MagistrateThomasA Carlsoncharged Bakerwith interstatetransmissionof a threatto injureand heldhimwithoutbail. Bakersaidhe wouldappealthe charges.
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2/17 Tickets were sold for the Philadelphia Wings lacrosse game in the student development office. The game is at 8 p.m. and transportation will be leaving from the Widener Center. Day Party 2/17 Bring your honey or your friends to the Valentine's Day Party/Dance in the Widener Center Gathering Area from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Refreshmentswill be served. Night 2/19 Bring the gang to Xavier Hall Great Room at 10 p.m. to watch "Bopah."
beating being racially motivated were unfounded. About six other youthsbesidesPolee were treatedat hospitalsforinjuriesreceivedduring the fight. Neighborsand witnessescalled911 immediately. In fact, the first call came in when a Pizza Hut waitress said she saw several carloadsof youthsin theparkinglot. The waitress estimatedthat it took almost35 minutesbefore she saw the first police car. In fact, a delay of more than 20 minutes occurred between the time the first calls for helpwere madeandthe timethe policewereon the scene. The calls for help were classifiedas fights or disturbances,and assignedlow prioritiesby the dispatchers. This means that the police patrolling the area would respond to more serious calls first. Some dispatchers responded callously to thecallers. One claimedthata dispatcherhung up on him during his call for help. The later infamous911 tapes shocked the public with the rude, slow and indifferent attitudesof the dispatchers. Police CommissionerRichard Neal, after reviewing the tapes, ordered a large scale investigation. He orderedsubordinatesto review the priorities assigned to the calls, the time lapsebetweenthe first call and the police response and the language used by the dispatchers. The investigationresulted in the termination or suspensionof some of the dispatchers. 'This has beena long time comingbecause therehavebeena lot ofproblemsin that(radio) room," one dispatchersaid. " I'm just sorry that someonehad to die." Since the terminationof the dispatchers, Neal has begun restructuringradio-roomoperations and the entire Philadelphia911 system, accordingto publishedreports. "You can't havepeoplecallingand calling and nobodyputs it together.I thinkthey've got to restructurethe whole thing," Neal said.
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Rhodes named 'The Man' by John D/Carlo beat reporter After a six week search, Jeffrey Lurie has finally found his head coach. After failing to lure the likesofJimmy Johnson, Dick Vermeil, Dennis Erickson, Barry Alvarez and Mike Shanahan to the City of Brotherly Love, Lurie insisted that Ray Rhodes, former San Francisco defensive coordinator, was on his "A" list all along In a mass of deception and misdirection, the once-golden reputation of Lurie is beginning to tarnish. In a season full of negatives, the one constant for the Philadelphia Eagles was their defense, ranked sixth overall in the NFL The questions and problems aJways lingered within the offensive aspect of their game, ranging from quarterbackcontroversiesto careless penaJties. A sound offense, or even a fairly consistent ? offense for that matter, might have pushed the i Eagles into the postseason. With this in mind, it was clear to Lurie these questions surround? ing the offense had to be addressed immediately after the season. J. Usery , Or was it? After six weeks ofthat w,both Lurie has hired a former defensive coordinator to take over a team that has yet to find an offense. Gary Stevens, offensive coordinator with the Miami Dolphins, seemed to be a logical choice fora team searching for offensive power. He orchestrated the number one offense in the NFL with the Dolphins this past season. Apparently, logic was never really a factor in Lurie's decision. Among other things, this can be described as a slap in the face to Bud Carson, who now carries the title of former Eagles defensive coordinator. Carson is arguably the best defensive coordinator of all time. If you need proof, think of the menacing "Steel Curtain" defense of Pittsburgh in the '70s, and the "Gang Green" defense of the Eagles that set the tone for the '90s, ranked number one against the rush, pass and overall. Yes, this was indeed the work of Carson, a brilliantdefensivemastermind. PairingStevens with Carson would have seemed like the logical combination, but, there is that word again. In the midst of this traditionaJ period, one has to feel sorry for the new Eagles head coach. Rhodes is certainly a qualified candidate. After all, he did help take the 49ers to their fifth Super Bowl. He turned a subpar 49er defense into that of a solid one in just one season. one that put an end to Dallas' reign as champions. Now he must face a fickle group of Philadelphia sports fans and provide them with a winner, cleaning up the mess that Rich Kotite has left behind. But perhaps the bigger task lies in the hands of Lurie. He must convince an impatient bunch of fans that Rhodes was his prime choice all aJong, that it was all worth the wait. He must keep his inexperience and naivete in the press box, away from the field, and Jet his new coach take the reigns. Rhodes certainly does have the potentiaJ to become the next Dave Wannstedt, who went from coordinating Dallas' defense to becoming animpressive head coach with the Chicago Bears. For the sake of the fans, Rhodes and that of Jeffrey Lurie, I hope so. If it should tum out otherwise, do not be surprised to hear Lurie, once looked upon as the savior of the city, being compared to his predecessor, a name who shall remain nameless for the time being. Dave DiMatteo staff writer The elite of the hardwood showcased Phyllis a their talent this past weekend at the America West Arena in Phoenix. On Feb. 10--12,the NBA gathered its most-talented players and Jet them amaze the crowds that came in on Saturday and Sunday night. out. The West beat up on the East for the thirdtimeinfouryears,139-112. The West ? was Jed by MVP Mitch Richmond of the BillDl,lm,•gtamJatellJJdeot.,said.Sacramento Kings, who scored a game high 23 points. The game itself did not live up to its "YOIJhav~tniUioqair(!,Sfighting -,• billing, and with all the trade winds circling, "1.beYde- it was tough to stay focused. TheWesternConferencewasledbystarta &st-yoer stu- ? ing forwards Charles Barkley of Phoenix ·• J and Shawn Kemp of Seattle, guards Latrell ~-'! Sprewell of Golden State and Dan Majerle t ? of Phoenix and center Hakeem Olajuwon of. Houston. But the biggest contribution of the night came from Mitch Richmond off the bench. The Eastern conference starters were forwards Grant Hill of Detroit and Scottie Pippen of Chicago, guards Anfernee Hardaway of Orlando and Reggie Miller of Indiana and center Shaquille O'Neal also of The starters were selected by the fans and f, • there was some question to whether swing man Hill, the player touted as the next Michael Jordan, should have been starting in the game. Hill has played in less than 40 professional games since joining the NBA this year, but was voted as the highest votegetter in the fan voting this year. It was the first time a rookie led the league in votes, and Hill did not disappoint the fans with the game's first gravity defying dunk. Shaquile O'Neal Jed the East with 22 points in a losing effort. But the big story of the night was Richmond, who came off the bench and Jed the West to victory. It was the first time since 1981 that a non-starter allstar was voted MVP. The festivities for the weekend started on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 11, with an open house of the arena and practice facility. By the time Saturday night came around, the crowd was filled with excitement as they got ready for the all-rookie game, slam dunk
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Dionne, the brother of Hall of Farner Marcel Dionne, does not quite have the scoring skills of his brother, but he is no slouch around the net. The only question is whether or not Dionne can fit into the mold of your typical Flyer. He is not necessarily a banger along the boards, but he should provide the team with speed and skill at forward. LeClair could be the next version of Tim Kerr. He is huge, can plant himself in front of the net and score at will. Playing with Eric Lindros and Mikael Renberg should do wonders for his offense, too. In addition, he is the banger that the Flyers need to help protect Lindros. So, what it comes down to is this: the Flyers traded away a star for three quality players that provide them with skills to fill gaping holes.
OFigure Skating Nicole Bobek, 17, defeated 14-year-old defending champion Michelle Kwan to capture the women's title.
Charles Barkley has done it again. After the NBA All-Star game Sunday, Feb. 12, he made a controversial remark to a friend in front of reporters, "See that's why I hate white people." The remark should not hurt his multi-million dollar contract with Nike.
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NationalPacLeaders (as of Feb. 8, 1995) Assists: Megan Dillon (5) Win-LostPct.: Lady Cavs (13) 3-PT FG per game: Lady Cavs (4) Trivia Answer: Kurt Rambis made 57 .4 percent of his field goals in the playoffs between 1981-1991; 284 of 495 attempts. .-compiled by Father Ambrose Tap in to Mac 11 by Bob Macartney ..-.. sports columnist When I sat down to write this article, I thought that maybe I would do something about the cheerleading team. Then, I remembered that this is a sports column. So, I decided to write about Philadelphia's other leading sports story of the week, the Flyers trade. Earlier this week, the Flyers sent their leading scorer from the past two seasons, Mark Recchi, to the Montreal Canadians in exchange for forwards John LeClair and Gilbert Dionne, and defenseman Eric Desjardins. Immediate sentiment was antiFlyers. However, upon deeper inspection, the deal is not as bad as it looks. Of course, the loss of a proven 100-point scorer is never great, especially when a team is struggling to find their offense.
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The Flyers traded fmward Mark Recchi, who has scored 93 goals over the last two seasons, to Montreal for defenseman Eric Desjardins and forwards John LeClair and Gilbert Dionne. They went on to defeat the New Jersey Devils, 3-1, on Saturday,the Washington Capita!g,5-3, on Monday, Feb. 13, and the Tampa Bay Lightening, 5-2, on Tuesday, Feb. 14. The Flyers, coasting on a three game winning streak, are now all alone in first place in their division. The undefeated Pittsburgh Penguins (10-01) beat the Montreal Canadians, 3-1, on Saturday, Feb. 11.
Last week in the world of sports by Kathy Cephas assistant arts & entertainment QNBL
ONBA Vernon Maxwell, of the Houston Rockets, has been susj,ended for 10 games and fined $20,000 for punching a heckler in a game last week. He plans to appeal. Don Nelson, coach of the Golden State Warriors, has stepped down, citing the trade of Chris Webber and the overall poor performance of the team (14-31) as his reasons. Bob Men's Basketball 14 Quote to Note.~ "His game is on the upswing,"said Flyers coach Terry Murray about Eric Lindros before their 5-3 win over the Wahington Capitals. in The Philadelphia Inquirer
Hideo Nomo, an all-star pitcher in Japan, signed on with the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday, Feb.13.
Men's JV Basketball no games this week
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OCollegeBasketball Merrily Dean Baker, athletic director of Michigan State and the first woman to head a Big Ten athletic program, announced her resignation on Wednesday. An explanation was not given. The TexasA&M women's basketball team ended the 18 game winning streak of Texas Tech with a 78-73 victory on Thursday, Feb. 9. St. Joe's defeated URI (81-64) and Temple_ Nate Bowles (6), Bill Carr Women Stephanie Owen (6) Men Eric Tidwell (3), Tom (7); Women- MeganDillon Men Far'd Nasir (2); Women Megan Dillon (1}, Kelley Kempton (5} Father Knows Best: What National Hockey League goalie holds the record for the most career playoff games? by Father Ambrose was victorious against Louisville (53-48) on Sunday, Feb. 12. Sixteenth- ranked Villanova beat Seton Hall on Saturday, Feb. 11 in a difficult match (81-67).
Rebounding:
ToddElridgegameredhisthirdmen'schampionship by eliminating two-time defending champ Scott Davis on Saturday, Feb. 11.
ONFL Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie is looking for a few good men to soften the blow of losing free agents Seth Joyner and Clyde Simmons. The Eagles have seven picks in the first five rounds of the NFL draft, which is more than any other NFL team.
W~ L Alvernia 13 1 Beaver 10 2 Allentown 10 3 Cabrini 10 3 Gwynedd-Mercy 5 9 Misericordia 4 8 Eastern 3 10 Neumann 3 10 Marywood 0 12 Women's Basketball W L Alvernia 11 2 Allentown 11 3 Marywood 9 4 Misericordia 7 5 NORTH Beaver 3 10 Cedar Crest 3 11 Cabrini 13 0 Gwynedd-Mercy 8 5 lmmaculata 7 6 SOUTH Neumann 4 9 Eastern 3 10 Rosemont 0
The Flyers shored up the biggest hole on their team, defense, with Desjardins, a quality blueliner who can play equally as well on offense as he can in front of his own net. In fact, Desjardins has already steadied the Flyers defensive unit, as well as tying his career high with three assists in the Flyers victory over the Capitals.
Men's Basketball Sat. 2/18 Marywood A 7p.m. Women'sBasketball Wed. 2/18 Marywood A 5p.m.
• However, anytime a team can get three quality players for an excellent one, the deal cannot be all bad.
Lanier, assistant head coach, will act as interim coach. Thirty-five NBA referees are under investigation by the Internal Revenue Service for allegedly claiming millions of dollars in false traveling expenses.
Playerof the Week: Bill Carr scored 66 points in three games, including his 1000thcareer point. He gained 25 rebounds,nine steals and gave out seven assists.
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The Lindros, Recchi, Brind'amour system was not working. They were pretty to watch, but they kept missing the playoffs. And, they would have missed this year, as well.
Men's Basketball Wed. 2/8 Csbrini 99 Beaver 90 Sat. 2/11 Cabrini 82 Misericordia67 Women'sBasketball Wed. 2/8 Cabrini n Beaver 51 Sal 2/11 Cabrini 65 Misericordia 58 Men's JV Basketball Tues. 2/14 Csbrini 69 Allentown 63 PACLEADERS Scoring: Men
President Bill Clinton's attempt to intervene and end the six-month long baseball strike has failed much to the dislike of fans. According to WPHL-TV(Channel 17), the station will air Phillies baseball games, regardless of who's playing, beginning in March. They will air the Phillies first exhibition game against the Cincinnati Reds on March 14. Thursday, Feb. 9, Phillies centerfielder Lenny Dykstra voiced his desire to play. His statement has been called the closest any player has come to open mutiny with the player'.s union by the Philadelphia Inquirer.
ForCabrinithefuturelooksbright. They holdhome court advantagefor their playoffs that will be held on Feb. 24-25. Their chances for an 1• NCAA bid look promising. Althoughthe Lady Cavshavenot yet captured a definite spot in the NCAA tournament,their duties are clear. Two losses would put them out of the tournamentfor good and one loss would reducetheir chances of making it to only 50/50. "Wearea20-2teamand it'shard to relateto these girls that everywin is important,but it is," Welde said. photo by Dawnlelle Klopp
• Beforethegame,CoachJohnDzik said in order to beat Allentownthey neededtoholdthemtounder80points. TheCavsheldAllentownto thelowest pointtotalthisseason,54. Employingatrapdefensethatkeeps the defenderin front of the man and facingthe ball,the Cavsfrustratedan unpreparedAllentownteam.
''Wedidn'thavethefirelikewehad inothergames,"AllentownjuniorDave Blacksaid.''We lackedintensity." '"Theywere very flat," Dzik said aboutAllentown."It wasuncharacteristic.Medinahadanawfulgameandhe is theirleader." "Oncewegotthemdown,we could seeit," Dziksaid."Youcomeintoour building,youbetterexpectaclogfight" TheCavs'defensefrustratedAllentowninto20 personal-teamfouls. Tempersflaredearly as first-year Cavsplayer,Far'd Nasir,and Allentown sophomoreGreg Spang, were ejectedin the firsthalf. 'They weretryingto getintosome of our players' heads,"junior Mike Deversaid. DeversteppedupwithNasir's ejection,scoring16 points.Goingintothe game,hewasaveragingonly6.2points per game. ''WithFar'dgettingthrownout,we neededsomebodyto step up," Dever said."It felt goodto stepup." CarrledtheCavswith19pointsand addedeight rebounds. Carr also did somethingthat does not showup in a box score.He blocked,he stuffedand he shut down any tempo Allentown triedto generate. Withjust a littleoverthree minutes remainingin thefirsthalf,Carrmissed hisshot Hethenstoletheballbackand passedit to juniorEricTidwell.,who slammedtheballintothenet.Thisplay exemplifiedCarr's intensitythroughout thegame. "He's thebestplayerin the PAC," Deversaid. Carrwas namedPACplayerofthe weekendingFeb. 12.He averaged22 pointsand 8.3 reboundsin Cabrini's three winslastweek Toe Cavsjumpedoutto anearly70 leadwithinthefirsttwominutes.But with11:29remaining,Allentownclosed the leadto two,settingtht!scoreat 1816. The Cavswent on to take a 36-20 leadandneverlookedback Theywon by 23 points. The win also improvedthe Cavs' chancesfora NationalCollegiateAthleticAssociationtournamentbid.Dzik said the teams that go to the PAC championshipshouldgetintothetournament "It's a four-teamrace,"Dzik·said. "Alverniaclinchedhomecourt.They arevery good,but not unbeatable." The Cavs next opponents are MarywoodonFeb.18andAlverniaon Feb. 20. If the Cavs can carrysome momentuminto the cooferenceplayoffs,theymaybeabletowintheirthird consecutivePAC title ''Wedefinitelyhavetheteamtowin the PAC,"Carrsaid.
Photo by Mirella Addesi Mike Dever, a sophomore, uses his handle to get around an Allentown player for the points. The Cavs defeated Alletown to gain third place in the PAC conference.
by Stephanie Caldwell assistant sports editor
The Lady Cavaliers went into theirlastPennsylvaniaAthleticConference home game of the season with only one thing on their mind, victory. The battle took place on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at the Lady Cavs home court. They faced Gwynedd-Mercy, who is tied for fourth in the southern division, for the second time this season.Intheirfirstmeeting,on Dec. 7 the Lady Cavs beat GwyneddMercyatGwynedd'scourtTheLady Cavs have an overallrecord of 20-2 and an impressiverecord of 14-0 in the PAC while Gwynedd-Mercy shows a record of 9-5 in the PAC. The Lady Cavs faced GwyneddMercy's top two scorers, center Denise Murray,who averages 24.3 pointspergameandpoint-guardJody Babirez,who averages19 pointsper game. ''It was a must to shut these girls down," Dan Weldesaid, who is in his eighth season as the women's head coach.
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First-year student Megan Righter and sophomore Megan Dillon grab for the rebound in the game against Gwynedd-Mercy.
by Richard Schepis assistant sports editor Flabbergasted.They never knew what hit them.The Cavsswannedall over the Allentownsquad The Cavs crushednationallyrankedAllentown, 81-58. The win improvedthe Cavs recordto 15--6and 11-3in the conferenceandgavethemsolepossessionof thirdplaceinthePennsylvaniaAthletic Conference. The victorywas a paybackfor an earlyseasondefeatatAllentown,which the Cavsdropped65-60. "We owed themone," saidjunior BillyCarr."We aredefinitelya better team than them. They caughtus off guardat theirplace."
The Lady Cavs did just that. Murray finishedthe game with only fourpointsandBabirezwalkedaway with 15. "Keeping these girls out of the paint was important," sophomore Kelley Kempton said. Kempton is fifth in the PAC in assists,but is out with an ankle injury right now. The Lady Cavs raced out to a 170 lead before Gwynedd-Mercy tackedon its first two points. In the first half, at the 9:59 mark, Cabrini set the tone for the game when they extended their lead to 22-3. They never looked back. Walking into the locker room at half.:time,theLadyCavsheldacomfortable lead of 33. Cabrini 48, Gwynedd-Mercy15. The second half proved to be no differentfor the Lady Cavs. Firstyear student Amy Hummel led the Lady _Cavsin their 87-40 triumph with 20 points, her career high. SophomoreMeganDillonledCabrini in reboundingwith nine, four offensive and five defensive, and juniorKarenLawrencefollowedwith eight rebounds. '"This was our last PAC home game and it was great to come out with a win," Dillon, who leads the conferencein assists and is sixth in the conferencein rebounding,said. With this win the Lady Cavs put adamperonGwynedd-Mercy'sspirits. This is the first time in the conference that Gwynedd-Mercy actually has a shot at making the playoffs,but it is importantthat they wineverygamepossible.Thisgame, however,seemed to be in the hands of the Lady Cavs the whole time. ''Wewereconfidentthatwewould come out with a win and we did. It willhopefullyleadustoaPACchampionship,"sophomoreKristinBlanck said. Welde saw the win from a different angle than Blanck. "This win is very significantbecauseof our possible position in the NCAA field," Welde said.
