Sept. 27, 1996 Issue 05 Loquitur

Get a grip '

RADNOR, PA 19087

Ideas and accomplishments cooked up at president's barbecue

by AndreaKoch staff writer

Despite the gloomy rain, student leaders dearly expressed their concerns to Cabrini College president Dr. Antoinette Iadarola during the dinner at her house Monday evening, Sept. 16.

Iadarola began the discussion by listing important events in the coming year.

"It's an exciting year," Dr. Iadarola said.

Iadarola proceeded to tell about the groundbreaking ceremonies of the new athletic complex, the new residence hall and the renovations lo Sacred Heart Hall.

Then Iadarola talked about the special events -plannedby a committee for the 40th birthday celebration of Cabrini. One of those events would be a bigger Hat and Tie celebration. The Hat and Tie celebration is a party for all of Cabrini's community.

Also planned for this year is Mother Ursula Infante's 100th birthday celebration. Mother Infante is the foundress of the college. An anniversary committee will plan the events.. which will include a brunch for all campus members and alumni and a video of her life. After renovations are completed, Sacred Heart will be named after Mother Infante.

Iadarola said this summer's renovations to room 208 in Sacred Heart are just phase one. Other classrooms will receive similar technology during the renovation to Sacred Heart Hall planned for summer 1997. Iadarola said there is a "need for more technology in the classrooms.'' A groundbreaking q,eremonyfor the sports and recreation complex will be held on Sept. 29.

Iadarola said that the new resident hall plans are completed but it

will take nine to 12 months to build once financing is approved. John Barclay, vice president for finance and administration,said that a "public bond issue" is causing the delay. An issue brought to the attention of Iadarola and Robert Bonfiglio, vicepresident for Student Development, was access to an automated teller machine available for students

needs (not to drive drunk)?

Senior John Lindsay brought up the idea of a mural as a tribute to the seniors, who would sign their names on it.

Complaints on campus.

Dr. Antoinette Iadarola

about the meal exchange program were brought to the attention of Wood Dining Service employee Brian Saul. Students want more choices to use for meal exchange in the food court rather According to SGA President Andy Burke, a proposal was sent out to CoreStates bank. If the contract is signed by John Barclay, the A1M will still take 60-90 days to install.

"I want the MAC machine to be on campus as soon as ~ible for Burke ~d his main cone m is making sure the administration understands the need for an ATM for the students.

According to Bonfiglio, Cabrini will only pay for the phone lines and electricity. There will be a one dollar charge for each transaction.

Another issue addressed by both Bonfiglio and Burke is the need for a fax machine for students. A possible place to put it is near the mailroom, which is accessible to all stu_: dents.

Senior Dennis Fohner asked about a possible van service to pick up students from bars. Although some colleges have bars on campus, Cabrini does not hold a liquor license.

This brought one question to mind. With this van service, is Cabrini promoting the alcoholic needs of students, or caring for their

than flexing lhe cost of a non-special item. For each meal, lhere is a cost limit of how much a student can purchase. Saul said he will address these issues and that "with time and effort you will see changes."

Overall, Iadarola was

dinner. She sa•d she sa dents were involved in the life of !he college by the quality of ·the questions and they raised.

Emke feels that the school"s concerns were heard, but the real test will be if the projects and issues discussed are accomplished.

Lindsay said the meeting was "productive because we got our concerns heard and the administration is aware of problems, questions and ideas that we all have.''

Penny Becht, executive assistant to the president, said that the dinner is a chance for the president to talk to students and see what they are doing.

It gives the administration of Cabrini an opportunity to listen to students' issues and concerns. It was also a time to "celebrate leadership" according to director of Resident Life, Laura Irwin.

Cabrini pushes students to vote in '96 election

by MichelleBurns staff writer

It's election year and now more than ever there is a big push to get people ages 18 to 24 to vote.

Cabrini officials have taken it upon themselves to get students registered and out at the voting polls.

Students can register to vote on campus this year. Voter registntion cards can be obtained ir, the registrar, continui,1:_ 1ucation, student development, business and financial aid offices.

If you are a resident a~ 1re registered to vote out of sta, can find out how ·, :-ibtah. absentee ballot from the Student

Development Office. In the state of Pennsylvania, people must register by Oct. 6 to be able to vote in the coming election.

Dr. Robert Bonfiglio, vice president of student development, bas put together a committee of faculty and staff members to help get the word out among the students.

Frances Conwell, the payroll coordinator, will be putting reminder note::, into pay checks.

• The list of reminders includes fac1•v and ~:.ibrini staff as well as sCL1t"ntsworking for the college.

,iargrit Corcoran, who is run-

• the colle·· '.- 40th anniversary c. ation. as intermediary to Lea• ,., Women Voters ano the community outside of

Cabrini. Corcoran volunteered to specifically work on how students can obtain absentee ballots so the residents will be able to participate in the election.

Cabrini's radio station, 89 .1 WYBF-FMis also taking part in the action as well.

General manager Sheri Sabot gave the executive staff the task of creating public service announcements.

Each member of the staff made a promotion addressing the major concern of students' voices being heard. These PSAs have been airing since Sept. 12.

"Too many people think their vote doesn't count and therefore don't bother to go to the polls,"

Sabot said. " That's why WYBF is trying to heighten awareness by doing public service announcements and talk shows on the topic.''

Resident assistant Dan Lorenz will be staging a mock debate run by the students. The program will be held in the Widener Center Lecture l{all at 12:15 p.m. on Oct. 24,

First-year student Diane Soto, sophomores Brain Bugey, Justin Falciani, Jamie Fagan and seniors Donna Schaeffer and Rich Schepis will represent the candidates.

Two students will take on the role for each candidate. The candidates presented will be Bill Clinton, Bob Dole and Ross Perot.

Dr. Jolyon Girard, professor of history, James Hedtke, assistant professor of history and political science and Dr. Sharon Schwarze, department chair of philosophy are extending a helping hand with the debate as well. They will be used as referrals in case the students get stuck on a question from the reporters.

Over family weekend Hedtke will be giving a speech on the '96 presidential election.

According to Hedtke, there has been a historic trend of people between the ages of 18-24 who don't vote. Hedtke will inform parents to remind their children to vote.

photo by Diane Grimaldi

Junior Jared Schierbaum and sophomore Lea Radatti dance the night away at the WYBF sponsored legal party on Friday, Sept. 20 in the Widener Center Gathering Area. The party was held in an effort to raise funds and increase publicity for the station.

Legal party promotes WYBF

by Mildred Metz slBff writer

The students who attended may have enjoyed themselves, but the legal party thrown by 89.1 WYBF on Friday, Sept. 20 did not meet the station's staff's financial expectations.

Despite this, the party was considered a success in terms of promotion for the station by General Manger Sheri Sabot.

The idea for the legal party c.ame about for two reasons, a fundraiser and a need for publicity.

"We want to show the Cabrini community that we are here to make a difference on campus and off," Heather Beltran, metal director said.

We want to make as much money as possible and become known," Beltran said.

This event was the opportunity that WYBF was waiting for.

About 200 people signed up for the party, but approximately 100 people auended throughout the nighL

Junior Paul le awl sophomore Jason Jungreis provided the music.

This event was not thrown together by the staff. The gears were put together during the summer, but the wheels did not actually start turning until September.

WYBF proposed the idea first to Director of Student Activities., Emma Legge who approved the event and helped direct them in putting it all together.

''I encourage all student groups to organize these kind of activiti.es as fund• raisers," Emma Legge said.

Many $1 - discount coupons for admlssion were given away to all who called t~e radio station on Friday.

Students were picked randomly and stars were put by their names issuing them the privilege of getting one dollar off the ~ion price.

There were other goodies for those.minors and hungry

21 and over crowds consisting of cinammon buns donated by Cinnabon bakery, pretzels, Domino's pizza, and soda. which was bought by WYBF.

Guests were given ticket stubs at the door, gi'IIing them the opportunity to par-

• ticipate in the CD giveaways.picked by lottery.

Bennigan's donated a $30 gift certificate and WYBF gave01.it key chains.

Even so, the promotk -->. giveaways and word of mouth ~m students whr -· did attend the party sbou, help give WYBF tbeput icity Ibeywere ,.

Schwarze and Lape author book on 'The Art of Thinking'

by Dave Jurkiewicz staff writer

Critical thinking is an essential part of any educational program, but it is usually a course in memorization rather than actual learning.

"Thinking Socratically," a new text by Sharon Schwarze, professor of philosophy and Harvey Lape, lecturer of philosophy challenges students by providing opportunities for students to use skills rather than just memorize procedures.

Work on lhe book began in the early '80s as a result of "The art ofthinking" class.

Schwarze and Lape found that most critical thinking texts were ''watered down logic texts" and did not provide anything to think critically about.

Schwarze said that most students who study critical thinking via conventional methods forget the skills- after they graduate since they were never properly applied.

Most texts also dealt with specific subject areas such as economics or medicine. So, before the critical thinking could be approached, students had to gain an u_nderlanding of the --1.WJJ~"'~matter.

This limits the amount o time that could actually be spent

on critical thinking.

Schwarze and Lape began collecting materials to supplement the already existing texts. This was the origin of "Thinking SocraticaUy."

Schwarze and Lape wrote chapters individually. They then reviewed and revised each others work. The first version of the book was completed in 1986.

The next step in the publishing process was the writing of a prospectus.

This describes what the book is about, why it is important and who the market is. The goal of a prospectus is to prove to the publisher that it would be to their benefit to publish the book. The prospectus. took roughly four years to write.

A publisher's decision on whether or not to publish a book is based on the opinions of reviewers. The publishers review not just the content and quality of the book but also the balance betv;een the two authors.

In the spring of 1994, Schwarze used her sabbatical to work on the book. Schwarze and Lape also spent many summers working on "Thinking Socratically."

S :bwarze bat t tit the ook was d1fficult to deCJde on since they wanted an original

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title and so many titles have already been used.

"Thinking Socratically" became the title because Schwarze and Lape consider Socrates to be the model for critical thinking since he was patient and willing to continue.

"Critical thinking is an open rational dialogue," said Sc arze. "If it isn't, it leads lo indifference or fi ticuffs.

This summer, the teachers

handbook for "Thinking Socratically" was written. The book itself was released in July. The book is presently not being used for classes but Schwarze and Lape hope once teachers read ''Thinking Socratically" they will use it.

"Frankly, I think we have a unique concept," Schwarze said. "Thinking Socratically'' is presently available in the campus bookstore.

Tutoring program exceeds goals

One official at the Rooyman center labeled involvement in tutoring this year as "astonishing." 30 students were in the CARe Center requesting tutors during the first week of school alone. by

Colleen Ehrle staff writer

The amount and intensity of school work can be overwhelming to many students.

Students can get frustrated and unmotivated. However, the tutoring program at the Center for Academic Reinforcement [CARe] in the Rooyman Center can help the struggling student conquer their academic obstacles.

This year has proven to be the CARe _~enter's most triumphant year-to-date with a record turnout in participation.

Maybe it's calculus theorems that won't stick. perhaps conjugating irregular verbs in Spanish just won't register, or maybe even the electron transport chain keeps one up at night.

These are just a sample of the areas in which students can acq1iire assistance and successful' ,TJasterrhe1r subjects.

The C AR.e center fall tutoring schedule consists of accounting, sciences, foreign languages. writing, statistics, psycholog}, history, computers, 'lnd the most sought after by far. math.

5tudents who wish to become tutors and those who

want to be tutored simply sign thefr names and subject of interest in the tutoring book in the Rooyman Center office.

Janet Shoemaker, tutorial coordinator, screens future tutors to see if they meet the academic criteria and demonstrate people skills.

"Both qualities are equally as important," Shoemaker said. "We need students who are supportive and patient. The last thing students need is to feel stupid, while they are overwhelmed."

After the students are selected, they are traiped by Shoemaker before they begin to tutor. The tutors are then trained on a periodic basis to ensure successful tutoring sessions.

The tutoring programs receive much faculty support.

Many of the students are recommended by their teachers to be tutors for the CARe Center.

In addition, faculty suggest which students might need tutoring.

"It is up to the students to take the initiative and come in," Shoemaker said, "We are not going to drag anyone in who doesn't want to be here."

Over the past 10 years, Shoemaker has witnessed ongo-

ing development with increased participation in the tutoring program.

"The turnout this year has been astonishing," said Eleanor Di Donato, secretary and assistant tutorial coordinator at the Rooyman Center.

By the end of the second day of classes, there were 30 students in the CARe Center requesting tutoring.

Shoemaker is very pleased with the large quantity of requests.

"It's encouraging to see that the students are taking advantage of the facilities. I think a reason for the increased response is that the word is getthig out sooner," said Shoemaker.

According to the students, both the tutors and those being tutored experience gratification when the students excel in their designated classes.

FuJI time students are not the only recipients of the tutoring service.

According to Shoemaker, there has been a relatively impressive attendance of continuing education students. Many come in during their lunch breaks to get help.

In addition to basic tutoring, the CARE center also aids stu-

dents in improving their study skills.

The students pick out a schedule convenient for themselves and agree to come on a weekly basis.

Most tutors receive work grant and study money for their contributions. However, there are many who volunteer their time.

The majority of tutors work between the office hours of the CARe center, which are Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tutoring can be arranged after these hours in the library or even in the donn rooms.

This year, Steve Murray, resident director of Xavier Hall, has implemented night tutoring in Xavier.

"We executed the idea last year. Our concentration for the most part is math, English and Spanish," Murray said.

These are areas most sought after for first and second year students, who live in these dorms.

According to Murray, the response thus far has been positive.

Depending on the success of participation, the night tutoring program will be continued beyond this current semester.

photo by Stacey Caiazzo Harvey Lape and Sharon Schwarze pose with their book "Thinking

One man's story of alcoholism

by Chris Lomanno perspectives editor

"My name is Len, and lam an aJcoholic."

This is part of an almost daily ritual for Len, a 31 year old computer technician.

"I've been sober for 146 days, but notice I did not say I was an alcoholic, I am an alcoholic,'; Len said. "I have to wake up every day and remind myself of that. Just like everyone says, this is a disease. I need my meetings to keep my sanity.

"I have transferred my dependence from drinking everyday after work and all night until I pass out, to joining this group of people who share my dependence and need my support," Len said. "Most importantly, I need them."

Children of alooholics, people who have been physically or sexually abused and anyone with a history of substance abuse, are all at high-risk of

falling victim to alcoholism. Since alcohol is used by many as a means of stress reduction, anyone with stress in their life is considered at risk.

Consider professionals like police men and fire men, students, teachers and doctors all as potential victims of the affliction.

According to a study by the U.S. Department, of Health and Human services, 76 million Americans (43 percent of the adult population) report alcoholism in their families and 18 percent say they grew up with an alcoholic or problem drinker.

Len continued to explain his physical state before detoxification.

"You know things are bad when you need a drink for breakfast to quit shaking," Len said.

"The state of my life was all wrong," Len said. "By lunch time, without having a drink, I •;vould be puking in the bathroom. It was well past the point

HOW MANY IS TOO MANY'?

of wanting a drink, I needed a drink."

Len's situation was initially attributed to drinking at an early age, which led to partying hard on the weekends during high school.

Once the pattern of drinking every weekend developed, things began to snowball. Eventually he was waiting for the weekend to come so he could have a drink, and with time, drinking during the week became ordinary.

After years of the sam; routine, things began to slip away. It was no longer possible for Len to be an alcoholic and lead a normal life. He became abusive and could not maintain a relationship. Finally, his progressively irresponsible nature, attributed to alcoholism, nearly cost him his job.

Fortunately, Len had an employer who cared and was able to help him with his problem.

"Admitting your life has become unmanageable and surrendering to the disease, is the first slate on the path to recovery," Greg Geri, a counselor in the Delaware County Memorial Hospital detox unit said.

According to Geri, the recovering alcoholic needs to go through detoxification before he can enter rehab or a 12 step roram such as Alcoholi Anonymous. The detox period is different for most people, but some common reac1ions are shakes, sweats. vomiting, delirium tremors and hallucinations.

After detox, the rehab helps further explain to the person the complexities of the disease, and shows them how to deal with every day life without drink.

Associate nurse Lisa Meade, of Health Services, said alcoholism could be classified as a disease because it is a behavior

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76 million Americans report alcoholism in their families, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human SeMces people can not control.

One of the mo l popular methods used to help alcohol dependent individuaJs deal with their daily urges is the support group.

'·Support groups are experienced people sharing their life experiences, strength and hope with any new faces that might join," Geri said. "One of the main ideas behind A. A. is in order to keep sobriety, you have to give it away."

Since addiction IS .omething that must be faced every day, talking to a person who can relate, is an in, aluable a t to a recovering person.

In the words of Geri, alcoholism is a progressive disease because it is never cured or put to rest.

If a person stops drinking for ten years, then one day decides to take a drink, the chances are he will quickly find himself back in the same boat.

CAP board singles out students

by Diane Grimaldi staff writer

Dogs and cats having sex.

Guys dancing with exploding soda cans in their pants.

Girls meowing.

No, this is not a freak show.

It is Cabrini's version of MTV's "Singled Out."

On Saturday, Sept. 20, about 50 guys and girls gathered in the Widener Center Lecture Hall at 8 p.m. to try their luck at winning a date.

MTV's version of the show has 50 guys and 50 girls competing against one another for a date with a single conteslant

Cabrini's version had about 15 girls and 15 guys.

The event was organized by the Campus Activities Programming board (CAP).

John Lindsay, CAP chai~~rson, said he t,. "'ught '·•; game was very g ., but would have been better if more people

event was hosted by CAP members, senior Melissa Hunsberger and senior Dennis Fohner. Rnth were excited to be

Adair had six categories to choose from in order to eliminate all but eight men. The categories were kissing, chest, butts, personality, height and package.

The second round eliminated all but three. This round consisted of guys doing things that the contestant asked them to do.

The men had to dance with a soda can in their pants. If it exploded they were not eliminated.

Another was to imitate a dog and chicken having sex. If it sounded good, the contestant was not eliminated. This round proved to be too embarrassing for some of the finalists and they eliminated themselves.

Those who made it moved on to the final round.

The third round was the final elimination round. During this round the three guys who were left had to answer questions the

contestant already had answers for.

If the answers were the same, the contestants moved forward until one person won.

The first winner was Joe Capone, a visiting student. He won a date with Adair.

The second contestant was sophomore Joe Uff, who won a date with junior Sue Bucholtz.

The third contestant was junior Ty Ross who won a date with junior Jen Brody.

The fourth and final contestant was Marie Augustino who won a date with sophomore Roy Dina.

All of the winners were enthusiastic and excited when they met their date.

Uff was so excited to meet his date, junior Sue Bucholtz, that he picked her up and spun her around.

The couples won a dinner at Chili's, Bennigan 's or TGIFriday's.

CAP member, junior Felicia Miccoli said, "It went well. Those who didn't attend missed out."

Miccoli also said that she felt that if more people attended the whole event would have been better.

photo by sracey Caiazzo Junior Colleen Adair was singled out by her date, visiting student Joe Capone had

Junior Ty Ross found his date in Junior Jen Brody

WHAT'S HAPPENING

FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT. 27-OCT. 4

Saturday

o CAVALIERS IN ACTION DURING FAMILY WEEKEND

Catch the Cavaliers on a day loaded with games and matches. Nomen's soccer takes on Rowan at noon while the men play Millersville at 2:30 p.m. Field Hockey plays Widener at 11 a.m. Tennis serves , up Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science at 1 p.m. Volleyball will spike it to Rowan at noon and Cross County sees action at the Philadelpt.la Metropolitan Invitaf onal at 12:15 p.m.

Sunday o SPORTS COMPLEX GROUNDBREAKING

The first brick will be layed as part of a ceremony commemorating 1'he 8ft)ll8dbiewng of the Sports and Recreation Complex Sunday Sept. 29, at 1 .45 a.m. at the lower uccer field. Come ou• t1d br part of this nisto al moment.

Monday o FIRST-YEAR ELECTIONS

Elections for first-year student members of SGA will take place Monday, Sept. 30. Platforms on the candidates are due into SGA at noon.

\ Tuesday SENIORS!

Tuesday Oct. 1 is the last day for seniors to apply for May 1997 graduation. Make a note.

Wednesday

D SGA EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING

The executive board will have a meeting Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 5:30 p.m. in the SG,\ office. Anyone can attend the meeting for the first ten minutes.

Last Week In the World Of News

by Jason Jungreis staff writer

O 9/23

Yeltsin's surgery delayed

The bypass operation that is to be performed on Russian President, Boris N. Yeltsin is going to be delayed and possibly canceled due to the fact that the procedure could be to risky.

Yeltsiµ said the surgery would be at the end of the month, but surgeon Rinat Akchurin ,~.idthat might not be performed until mid to late November depending on the results of the tests taken on his heart that will be finished this week.

Other Yeltsin aides said he had also had problems with his Iiver and kidneys due to his excessive drinking, contradicting statements from one of Yeltsin's physicians.

9/2't

Rappers rally for peace in m :dst of Shakur death

On Sept. 23, in l irlem, NY, the Nation of Isla,,. gathered black rappers for a "day of atonement" to promote peace in

the violent world of "gangsta" rap.

Tupac Shakur, a rapper and actor, died on Sept. 13 in Las Vegas, due to a drive-by shooting six days earlier.

Shakur and Death Row records chief Marion "Suge" Knight were shot after leaving the Mike Tyson boxing match earlier that night.

Police say they have very few clues involving this case and there have been no suspects arrested as of yet.

Some of the rappers invol\."ed in the "day of atonement" include Afrika Bambaataa, DJ Kool Herc, Doug E. Fresh, Fat Joe, The Gangsta, Grandmaster Flash and Q Tip.

Noticeably not present at the event were rapper Notorious B.I.G. also known as Biggie Smalls, and his producer Sean "Puffy" Combs.

There was a feud between Smalls and Combs and Shakur and Knight.

Shakur accused Smalls of being involved in a 1994 robbery in New York in which Shakur was shot and robbed of

$40,000 worth of jewelry.

0 9/2S

Perry sees light at end of tunnel for U.S./ Iraq

The tensions in the Persian Gulf are easing up. That was the message sent to the United States by Defense Secretary 'William J. Perry.

Perry said that Iraq is stepping back from the threatening moves they were plotting several weeks ago.

Perry also said that one of the U.S. aircraft carriers that are .stationed there might actually leave next month.

Iraqi President Saddam Hussein praised his army for liberating part of northern Iraq and for firing at U.S. warplanes.

Hussein also said he no longer recognized the "no-fly" zones over northern and southern Iraq that a U.S. led alliance had been enforcing.

Hussein did not say whether Iraqi forces would resume firing missiles at American and allied warplanes, a move that almost certainly would lead to renewed confrontation with the United States.

LOQUITUR

This & That

O PreJiminary rounds for the annual Craigie English{fheater Award will take place on Sunday Sept. _29at 7 p.m. in the Red Cloud Coffeehouse.

Students wishing to apply for the award will give a dramatic reading of a selection of literature of their choice (3 minutes maximum).

The winner of the contest will receive a $150 prize. The contest is open to all students. Sign-ups for the preliminaries a,re available on the board outside of the Red Cloud. For more info. call 9028510.

D Quote for the week: "You can always tell a real friend: When you've made a fool of yourself he doesn't feel you've done a permanent job."

-LaurenceJ. Peter

1996-97 .P'ublicSafety statistics released

by Justin Falciani staff writer

When several people were asked how they feet about Public Safety on campus, a c Jmmo11response was '•fine, I 6 uess.

There were a w concerns from some like SGA president Andy Burke, who felt the lighting on campus should be better, or second year student Casie Sauder who wanted to see more female officers.

House four resident assistaht Chris Schmid was asked if he thought the college's record report on safety reflected the reality of violations that take place on campus.

"I'd say there is more that goes on than people would like "

When Sergeant Tony Kuklinski of public safety was asked the same question he said "no comment."

No complaints were voiced about drugs or violence.

"In general the college record of safety has been quite good," said Dr. Robert Bonfiglio, vice-president of student development.

According to a pamphlet released by Cabrini College on public safety, the dean is right.

The public safety report showed during the 1993, 1994, and 1995 academic years there were no drug abuse violations

on campus that were reported to the police.

Whi1e th+h ceport diowe.d only four liquor law violations in 1993 and six in 1994, it showed no liquor law violations in 1995 that were on record.

It also reported no arrests for weapon possessions between 1993 and 1995. Vandalism has made a steady decrease on campus from 126 in 1993 to only 57 in 1995.

Rich McErlean, Cabrini's new public safety director, stat'ed he was happy with the campus' low crime profile

He also said that this college has been "very fortunate" and that "we should not be in

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fear, but cautious because we never know when something unfortunate might happen."

McErlean stressed the importance of communication between residents and public safety, to help maintain security on campus. McErlean plans on conducting a survey on lighting around campus as well as other safety measures sometime next week. He also would like to work with Loquitur throughout the year on keeping the campus informed with safety matters.

Regardless of these statements, on last Thursday night, public safety handled three disturbances, two of which involved weapons.

PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE

Security incidents as reported by Public Safety from 9/16 to 9/23

O AJcohol Overdose 9/21

Public safety received a call from Radnor Township. Police Dept. to assist them with a group of students in the Xavier lot with alcohol overdoses.

Upon arrival Radnor officers were interviewing students and administering Portable Breath Tests.

All tests revealed a positive read. All students were cited for underage possession and consumption b-y the Radnor Police Department.

One student was vomiting profusely from apparently ingesting too much alcohol.

POP QUIZ

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(A) bribing your roommate's mother's secretary's gardener's cousin who works there.

(B) dyeing your hair and covering yourself with tattoos.

(C) dialing 1 800 CALL AIT for collect calls.

You could get your hands on $10,000 by:

(A) moving to Texas and sucking up to an oil tycoon.

(B) buying a lottery ticket and praying really hard.

(C) dialing 1 800 CALL ATT for collect calls.

Hey, this is one quiz you might actually ace. Complete a collect call with 1 800 CALL ATT, and you could instantly be one of ten winners of a week-long, behind-the-scenes look at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Plus $10,000. Or one of thousal)ds of other great prizes. And prizes are \ awarded every hour. So pull an all-nighter-on the phone with your mom. II [=1•••1CALL

It always costs less than 1-800-COLLECT.

fFriday,September27,1996f

I Nobody does it at the TLA quite

like 'Weird Al' Yankovic

by BIii Matoney staff writer

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Remember the guys in high school who wore the Hawaiian shirts, whom nobody would talk to except fellow geeks? Well, they. came out in swarms Saturday night, Sept. 21 to see their king, Weird Al Yankovic, perfonn at the TLA on South Street.

Weird Al, who has been writing parodies of songs for decades, played a little over two hours to a jam-packed crowd. The opening act was a comedian, who was consistently booed throughout his routine. The crowd featured Hawaiian shirts, a -g. signature of "Al heads," and ranged from pre-teens to SOyear [ old men.

The crowd immediately jumped to their feet when f Yankovic took the stage and stat5 ed, "It's great to be back in my

Yankovic was promoting his latest CD, "Bad Hair Day," and performed many songs including: "Gump," "Amish Paradise," (in full Amish clothing), and a jam that had Green Day and Nine lnch Nails "polka-sized."

With an accordion almost always at his side, Yankovic performed classics like "Another One Rides the Bus," "Like a Surgeon," ·'Eat It," "Fat" and "Smells Like Nirvana."

Fans were not bored with stage breaks due to a video screen that played edited interviews with Yankovic as the host with guests Madonna, Keith Richards and Billy Joel.

Al was not the original interviewer, but took excerpts from otber interviews and added his own absurd questions and comments.

The screen also played many

clips of his videos. The show seemed more like a comedy routine than a concert, with the crowd in stitches the entire time.

Yankovic made sure fans did not forget he is part of a band and took 10 seconds out to introduce the other members.

Yankovic said, "This is the guitarist, that is the bassist, he's the drummer, and that's the Mexican (pointing to the keyboardist)."

Yankovic also played originals like "Jurassic Park," "The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota" and "Since You've Been Gone." His encore featured an extended version of "Yoda."

I did not know what to expect when I was standing in line waiting to' enter the TLA, but the only thing I did was laugh. As I exited, J stated that the next time Yankovic returns, I will be there, not likely in a Hawaiian shirt, but l'll be there.

Sapphire: Cooler by a mile

by James Kuhn staff writer

oder presents a cool atmosphere for the under 21 crowd.

Sapphire beach chm, located on W. Main St. in Norristown looks like a run down house from the outside, but inside, the dark atmosphere and modem rock music present a comfortable atmosphere for adults under the age of 24.

The first impression may not be good, but when you walk in, you see palm trees, dark lighting and an open dance floor. Sapphire is only for adults between the ages of 17 and 24.

Owner Mike Urban came up with the idea after the Underground night club in King of Prussia eliminated their under 21 night.

Urban picked the area because of the amount of colleges nearby. With Penn State, Montgomery

Community College, Cabrini, Eastern, and Villanova all less than half an hour -

a good chance at getting this club off on the right foot.

$8 on Friday and Saturday nights. On Wednesday nights there is a special. If you tadleduhbefore 9 p.m., admission costs $4.

floor appears as if it can fit a ton of people comfortably. There are about 20 tables for people who wat to.sit down and .ielax.

IDs at the door. That means it will only cost $5 to get in on weekends.

Urban set up a "Cabrini Night" for students of Cabrini. The special will be on Friday and Saturday nights (Sept. 27 and 28).

Sapphire

o p e n e d Wednesday, Sept. 11 with a modem rock dance party.

According to Urban, there was a crowd of photo by Diane Grimaldi

phere where allowed. smoking is not

Since it is an under 21 club, no alcohol is served. Smoking is allowed in the main room, but there is a college room with a bright atmosaround 200 people. That weekend was the next time the club was open. Friday night was a techno dance night and Saturday was another modem rock dance party.

Sapphire is open only on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The hours of operation are 8 p.m. until 1 a.m. Admission costs $7 on Wednesday nights and

The college room has three couches with a well-lit atmosphere where people can get away from the noise, the mu.sic and the smoke.

"The college room is very popular so far," Urban said.

Though very smaJI, the dance

The only beverages served are water, sodas and juices. They cost between $1 and $2. Urban says that food such as popcorn, pretzels and snacks will be served in the coming weeks.

One downfall of this club is that there is no grill. If you are looking for a restaurant type atmosphere along with a club, do not come here.

A special that Sapphire has for college students is "College Night."

This past weekend there was a special for students of Penn State and Montgomery County Community College.

Any student from these colleges received a special discount of $3 on either night.

The only catch is that the students must present their student

Any student interested in going to the club should put their dancing shoes on and bring $5 for admission. The special wiU run on both Friday and Saturday nights. Make sure to bring that student ID too.

IF YOU GO

Sapphireis locatedon W. Main St. in Norristown. Go up Rt. 202 N. until you go over tbe bridge. The first left after the bridge is WestMain Street.

It is a half mile up on the left, next to an A-plus market. Parking is available right in front of the doors. The entrance is in the basement.

Second annual Craigie contest in the Red Cloud

by Erin E. McHugh staff writer

Join Cabrini's English and Theater departments as they begin the second annual Carter Craigie contest.

Contestants are expected to recite a selection from a dramatic piece of Literature.

Students of any major or field of study are invited to participate and perform their favorite work of literature. The winner will be rewarded $150. This contest is a wonderful way to express -·1r love for literature and ac· ·ie.

To enter, Dr. ,ily, Johnson, professor of _nglisl

and Communications, and Theater Director, Neal Newman

are asked to read a selection of their choice, lasting a maximum of 3 minutes. are holding preliminaries on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m.

"We had a wonderful turnout last year," Newman said. "Students read a variety of selections from Edgar Allen Poe to some beatnik ooetry."

"Carter is a very passionate man," senior Rob Marish said. "It was exciting to see people show passion for literature in their performances.''

Five finalists will be chosen to go on to the finals on Sunday, October 20. These five finalists will be asked to read their selection again, lasting a maximum of J 0 minutes.

Every reader

Studen 'lo wish enter will be evaluated by the judges on clarity, performance, presentation, and the selection itself. must sigr up outsid1. the Red Cloud Coffeehouse. Students The judges feel the best way

to choose a selection is to think about what type of meaning it haspn you, how you really enjoy it and how you want to communicate it to others. Any published literature is accepted.

Senior Rob Marish won the contest last year and said he entered for many reasons.

"I like to perform," Marish said. "It gave me a chance to put on a dramatic presentation."

The contest was started when Dr. Carter Craigie, professor emeritus, retired in 1995. Craigie was one of the English and communications department mainstays for 25 years and a loyal supporter of the theater.

When Craigie retired he had left a sum of money for the theater's use. Craigie loved to communicate literature and this gift was to help a student to do just the same.

Not only did senior Rob Marish do it for the enjoyment of performing, he did it to experience everyone else's performance.

"Carter is a very pas ionate man," Marish said. "It was exciting to see people show passion for literature in their performances."

Sure, the award is great, but it is also a chance to show your passion for literature.

PERSPECTIVES

I Friday, September 27, 1996 J

The editorials, viewpoints and opinions published in -Loquitur are the view§ ·of the student editorial staff and the individual writers, not the entire student body or the faculty and administration.

EDITORIAL Row, row, row the vote

, A grand opportunity to particip .te in our country's political'·system is right around the corner. Are you.registered to vote?

Beyond being registered, do you have any idea who to vote for? Who do you think best represents your own personal interests?

Unfortunately, many of our contemporaries are of the persuasion that their vote means nothing. These people are not considering the substance and the privilege involved with the right to vote.

They should.

The administration agrees. They are affording students the opportunity to register to vote in five offices between the Widener Center and Grace Hall.

Also, student development has assembled a committee of faculty members to encourage students to perform their civic duties by getting out and pul~ing that lever.

In conjunction with the college's efforts to stir a sense of urgency, there will be a student run mock debate held in the Widener Center on Oct. 24, at 12:15.

Everyone should attend.

There is no good reason for voter apathy. In a phrase, it is pathetic to be apathetic. People who say "My vote does not matter," are apparently suffering from an identity crisis, or struggling with low self esteem.

Consider that less than half of the eligible voters in the country actually partake in the event. Is it possible that only the opinions of half of the population matter?

The primary reason people do not vote is ignorance. Either they are not aware of the issues at hand or they do not understand how the political system actually works.

Although it might come down to choos_ingthe lesser of two evils, the object is to choose the candidate who best represents your interests.

Loquitur is established as a forum for student expression and as a voice in the uninhibited, robust, free and open discussion of issues.

Redefining the idea of family

When you ask most people about their families, they will talk of their parents and their siblings.

If you ask me about my family, I will tell you about my sister, Tina and her husband, Tony.

• Yes, I do have parents and I also have three brothers and three sisters.

However, my family situation is a bit more complicated than most.

I will not get into the nittygritty details of my childhood, but to put it bluntly, my father was physically, mentally and emotionally abusive.

Because of his abuse, my mother depended on my siblings and I to take care of her, which I have always resented her for.

When I was 17 years of age, as you can imagine, I was an emotional mess. My mother had finally decided to leave my father after 30 years of marriage.

At this point, my younger brother Joe and I were living with my father.

To say the least, it was not easy having to live with him witbou my mother. He began to blame me for her leaving.

A few weeks after she left, I moved to Havertown to live with Tina and Tony.

Let me start by saying that if it was not for their love and support, I would not be who I am today.

I was beyond dysfunctional when I first moved in with them.

Tina and Tony really took a

lot of crap from me for several months.

When I was a senior in high school, my self-esteem hit rock bottom.

It was so low that I did not believe I would get into any college. In fact, I was so convinced I would not get in that I had decided I was not even going to apply.

It was Tina who talked me into applying. It was Tina and Tony who continued to believe in me and who kept telling me I could do it.

I cannot express in words how happy I was when I was accepted not only to Cabrini, but also to every college to which I applied.

My first year at Cabrini was rough, especially since I had never had a stable home environment and I was now expected to take care of myself.

However, any time I had fallen, Tina and Tony were there to catch me.

They surrounded me with the unconditional love that I should have received from my parents and older siblings.

They surrounded me with the kind of love that you can only get from a true family.

After being in therapy for two years, I realize why I had such a desire to overcome my dysfunction.

I do not want my future children to have to struggle through their childhood the way I had to. I do not want to treat my children the way my parents treated me. I want my children to take advantage of the opportunities that I missed

CorrectionsBox

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by Jeanne Lombardo features and arts &entertainment editor

as a child. Most importantly, I want to break the pattern of abuse that has existed in my family for decades.

It has been a long and challenging road emotionally and mentally for me.

Recovering from abuse is similar to recovering from alcoholism. You take it one step at a time.

As I look back on my life, I am amazed at the strength it took to overcome such a desolate situation. I am grateful for the opportunities that I have been given.

I have come to realize that I am luckier than those who do have supportive parents.

Tina and Tony have not only supported me emotionally, but they have also become my best friends.

I know in my heart that the friendship I have with them is rare and the bond I share with them is too strong to ever be broken.

Most people would think it is sad that I no longer keep in contact with my parents and my other siblings, but they have never loved me in the way that I needed to be loved.

I do not consider them my family.

I have learned countless lessons from my life experiences.

But perhaps the most valuable one is that family extends beyond those who are biologically linked to you.

Family is made up of the people in your life who love, respect and accept you for who you are.

In the front page photo, Q-102 works out Cabrini, fost year student Dave Syby was identified as Dave Sybs.

To be or not to exist ... What's up?

Theater is a very exciting part of many peoples lives. In some sense it is what makes people's lives go. It :isa shame that the world we live in revolves around a d ice that was created called the tel1 -.:on. Today's wo11~is based on ·:evision.

I personally 1 e the theater. I feel that it is a real shame about the support the theater gets. It is not only the support of the audience, but a lot of theaters are in trouble financially. In the United States there are only a few professional theaters. The major theatres are in New York and Los Angeles, but there are a few other professional theaters that bring in a good amount ofmortey.

I know for a fact that a lot of community theaters are having a hard time raising the money they need tci produce the shows they think are appealing to their community.

The funds are just not there. The community theaters are trying to raise mbney through flea markets and bake sales, but they do not have the support. The money and support to do major productions is hard to come.by.

I was talking to my friend the other day about this whole discussion. He told me that he feels there is a poor response to the theater in America. In Europe people are more attracted to the theater. They go all of the time. In America there is a fixation with television. Since television doesn't challenge the

person it is the easy way out.

I feel the same way. Now I am nbt stat,jngthat people should spend a lot of money every weekend on seeing shnws or musicals, but it ,_. >uldbe ce to attend e"ery once

; a whilt-.

Colleges all over the United States are hurting for a budget that will help them produce shows that appeal to a community. They (college budgets) are just not giving the amount of money needed to produce a show.

Theater departments should start having fundraisers to get the support they need. If the colleges cou1d get the money that they need and want they could do shows that deal with possible issues that students want to hear about.

What has happened to this world? People are taking opportunities that can offer so much to them and they are just throwing a good experience away. I will admit that I have not always liked the theater.

When I was a sophomore in high school my mother bought me a ticket to go see "Les Miserables" at the Forrest Theater. At first I was hesitant to accept her offer, but I did. I came home that night with a whole n~w ·ive on the theater.I really enjoyed the show.

All you need is a little enthusiasm to enjoy the theater or to act in it. Jonathan Larson was a manwith a dream, and this dream touched a small group of people. Now all who go to see the show "RENT' are touched by the wonderful work

Two Cents

by Chris Schmid guest writer

of Larson. Unfortunately I.arson was a man who tried to change things with his work. His tragic death on the opening day of his performance was a sad reminder that he never got to see his dream come true. It is not just the people who write the shows that get upset.

Some directors have a dream to put on a show in front of a fuil house and have it be an excellent show. The directors have to resort to smaller shows because there is not enough support.

If we stop ignoring these wonderful opportunities that can actually teach us about life and pull awayfrom the television shows that tell us who is sleeping with who, we may be able to bring back theater. I know that there are a lot of interesting things on television,but it has to get old after a while. People can argue and tell me that they go to the movies some times. How interesting can it be to see another action film where the good guy talceson fifty bad guys, beats them up and the movie is over?

I am only one person and I know that I can not make that much of a difference, but I can try. The next time you have some free time, relax and think about how, you would feel if somebody took something away from you that actually meant something. Then imagine that people keep taking pieces away little by little until the whole thing was gone. Now you know how I feel. Imagine how the directors who can't do shows they want feel.

Letter to the editor: "Who cares?"

We as humans have choices, and our decisions reflect our character and beliefs. We have some control in our lives and others.

It is so sad to see how the respect for life has deteriorated. Just because we have the power to hurt or end another life doesnyt give. us the right.

I don't understand how anyone could shoot another person or animal. The only justification for

using a gun is if your life is in danger.

When we get behind the wheel of a car we also have choices. All ye.ar,our wild life struggle to find food and shelter in their diminishing habitat. as well to survive the harsh winters, only to have their life ended by someone behind the wheel of a car.

If a deer darts out in front of a _ car we have no control; however,

we do have more control on our back roads. We could drive the speed limit, use our peripheral vision, be prepared to slow down or stop, or even better, blow our horns to chase them back to safety.

Sadly, I feel that the attitude of some people is, "Who Cares?" I do.

Jan Fogle Business Office

by Chris Lomanno perspectives eclitor

How would you react if a friend of the same sex told you he or she was gay?

Kristi Knebl, a first-year student: I don't think I would treat her any differently. I would be the same friend I always was.

Andy Virtue, a first-year student: Fine by me as long as it does not involve me.

Joe Barilotti, a senior: In fear of disease, I wouldn't shake her hand. I would tell her to go her own way and not bother me.

Tricia Palmer, a sophomore: I would be surprised, but that is her lifestyle and it is fine if that is· what she chooses. But I don't agree with it.

Amy McQuillin, a junior: It does not matter to me. I just don't want to see any public di_splays of affection.

Revenge Awaits

Cabrini tennis nets a pair of aces

by Dina M. Tartagliastaff writer

Both players are young and ambitious. They have a chance to lead Cabrini's women tennis team to the PAC championship.

by Jim Martin sports editor

If someone had told me three weeks ago that the Dallas Cowboys would enter the Monday night match-up against the PhiladelphiaEagles with a 1-3 record, I would _ have said they were crazy.

However, the Dallas Cowboys do indeedhave a 1-3 record and are tied with the pitiful Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants for last place in NFC East division.

As perfect timing would have it, the Eagles enter the game against Dallas on a high note with two stra'Ylt victories to give them a 3-1 record. Their offense is scoring points and their defense has been solid.

Ever since they lost to the Cowboys in the playoffs, the Eagles and their coach, Ray Rhodes, have been waiting for the opportunity to exact their revenge on Dallas.

The Eagles cannot asli: for anything more. The game will be played on their home turf in front of a nationally televised crowd and a defeat will put the Cowboys at 1-4.

The Cowboys are no longer the best team in the league. Injuries, the salary cap, and poor decisions by Barry Switzer and Jerry Jones have led to their downfall. -

If the Eagles want to capture the NFC East titl then the game a:·:,inst Dallas will go a long way toward determining if they do have a chance -~ dethrone the Cowboys.

'An Eagles victory will increase their lead over Dallas to three games. However, a loss would put them only one game in front of the Cowboys and the Eagles will still have to go to Dallas and play the Cowboys.

The opportunity to bury DaJJas will be presented to the Eagles on Mor.Jay night.

The Cowboys are obviously lacking in confidence after their first four game~, and the Eagles have the chance to throw a dagger at the Cowboys that could end their season.

The Eagles have been waitihg a long time to get back at thP Cowboys and this M _ 'ay night we will find out what tne te3II' made of.

Yet, Keely Crawbuck, the munbrr one tennis single, and Jodi tiolmes, the number two tennis single, are mere first-year students.

Cabrini's women's tennis team has gained two impressive young women this year.

Keely Crawbuck and Jodi Holmes, both from Holy Cross High School in Burlington, N.J., have earned their place as. the number one doubles team, in addition to their own individual single standings.

Crawbuck, who has been a player and lover of tennis since the age of 9 won numerous awards at J:Ioly Cross. She placed first in singles all four _years.

Crawbuck made the Burlington County team as a freshman and sophomore and made the all-star team in her junior and senior year.

Also, she was all-parochlal all four years and lead Holy Cross to the state championship in her junior year.

"This was the best day of my life," she said.

Holmes. who bas been p1aying tennis since her freshman year of high school, has been state champ and all-parochial along with Crawbuck.

Their unce onto Ca courts has not been a hard one.

According to Crawbuck and Holmes, high school tennis helped them gain the experience needed • for the college level, due to the fact that their high school division was harder.

Even though the competition among Cabrini and other colleges is fierce, there is no competition between these two best friends. These two best friends are not rivals.

"I never get jealous because I l-..now[Keely) has been playing so

long," Holmes said. "I'm just so happy at how far I've gotten."

In fact, there is little tension among all of the teammates.

"The only time where there is tension between the teammates is at the challenge matches," Crawbucksaid.

These two best friends are also roommates. Both had originally decided to go to different colleges.

Howeverproblemswith ffnancial aid kept them together. Holmes was looking toward AlbrightCollege and Crawbucka Division I school, but both wound up at Cabrini.

However,despite the fact that they did not plan to wind up together,the idea of being together made both of them happy.

Crawbuckand Holmes can be seen togethernot only on the tennis court, but just hanging out with their friends or working out. They are normal teenagers with great athletic ability.

Both have high hopes for this year. The team as a whole not only expects them to do well, but they, themselves, have their own goals.

The pressure that is laid upon these women may seem unbearable to some, but Crawbuck and Holmes were able to overcome their nervousness and work together just as in high school.

Having a tough coach in high school, Crawbuck's mother also prepared them to compete on the college level.

c s mother began coaching when they were sophomores. Her motivation helped them to become the best.

Though some athletes do not like constructive criticism from their coaches, both Crawbuck and Holmes welcome it.

They both admire Reggie Day, men's and women's tennis coach, and his advice. Both think he is very supportive.

Even though Crawbuck is undefeated with a singles record of 3-0 and Holmes boasts a singles record of 2-1, they know very lit-

tie of the colleges they will be competing against.

However, they do know that making all-PAC is a definite goal they can accomplish and they will strive hard to do so.

Ho1mes, who has lost one match so far, knows that she must overcome the loss and just get back on the court and try harder.

However, knowing that their double standing is 3-0 helps both her and Crawbuck become more motivated.

These two athletes never get tired of the game. According to Crawbuck; the only time she gets tired is when she has to play four matches in a row. These types of competitions occurred in high school.

The duo even play tennis for fun. Crawbuck recalJed Labor Day when both she and Holmes went to play tennis on grass courts, which they both found very exciting.

They even take their boyfriends to the courts and teach them ' a thing or two about the game.

Obviously, these girls give many hours to the sport, yet, they still find time to be friends.

Being friends has actually made these women better competitors.

Acc-ording to Crawbuck and Holmes, the two have been playing so long together, they are able to predict each other's moves: They even enjoy playing in courts next to each other when they do not p ay as doubles.

Crawbuck says she enjoys playing singles because she finds it to be easier due to the fact she has been playing since the age of

First-year

is half of the reason the LadyC,11vs have scrapped their plans for a rebuilding season.

9. She, along with Holmes, admits that doubles is more fun. Having fun, both on and off the court, is very important to both of these athletes.

It is true that many athletes become so wrapped up in the sport they forget their education.

Crawbuck, who is majoring in • biology, hopes to become a pathologist Holmes is majoring in computer science.

Both women mentioned their interest in transferring because of their interests in other schools. However, they wish to make the • best of their time at Cabrini.

Whether or not Cabrini will keep these athletes is unknown. However, for now, Cabrini tennis, with the extraordinary ability of Crawbuck and Holmes, has the potential to become the most feared competitor in their division.

<Don'tmiss tliese events

President's Open Forum

D Numerous Sporting Events

D Groundbreaking for the new Sports and Recreation Complex

D Lectures on Ethics and the Media, Internet Issues and the Presidential Election

Crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen

D Family Games and much more!

The fun begins on Friday, September 27 and lasts the entire weekend! Contact Student Activities for specific details.

photo by Oina Tartaglia

=-irst-ye~ _,dentKeely Crawbuck is shown here playing in a match againsi • 1aculata College,. Crawbuck, along with fellow first-year student Jodi Ho/Ines, have led the Lady Cavs to a 4-2 record.

photo by Dina Tartagr,a

student Jodi Holmes

Lady Cavs suffer tough loss to

Alvernia, 5-3

After opening up their PAC season with a 5-0 victory over Gwynedd-Mercy on Sept.19, the Lady Cavs came out looking to get their second PAC victory. However, a three goal outburst by Alvernia led to their defeat.

by Kirsten Yard staff writer

Despite vigorous effort on the field, the Lady Cavs field hockey team lost their second game i of the PAC season Saturday, Sept. 21, against Alvernia College by a score of 5-3.

The loss dropped the Cavs to 1-1 iri-"-theconference. They are now 5-2 overall.

Th~ Cavs came roaring out of the gates as they started the game.

Jamie Paul, a junior, opened the scoring to give the Lady Cavs a 1-0 lead.

After Alvernia scored to tie

-the game up at 1-1, Paul responded with another goal to put the Lady Cavs in front by the score of 2-1.

The Lady Cavs continued to hold a 2-1 lead until Alvernia scored on a penalty shot, tying the game.

After tying up the game, Alvernia picked up steam and scored two more goals, making the score 4-2.

"We were slacking in the second half. Maybe we were too overconfident," sophomore Mandy Seeds said.

As the Lady· Cavs pressed forward to try and tie the game, junior Tara Pfeiffenberger scored a goal off of a rebound

to cut the Alvernia lead to 4-3. However, Alvernia iced the game scoring a goal in the last couple minutes of the game to give them a commanding 5-3 lead.

The Women ·s Field Hockey Coach, Jackie Neary, said the Lady Cavs played an exceUent first half, but did not play up to their capabilities in the second half.

Neary said there was a lesson to be learned from this game.

"They needed -to play a full 70 minutes and they· didn't," Neary said.

Neary also said that they learned that little mistakes can snowball and cause a drastic change in the outcome of the game.

Over all, the players thought that they played a pretty strong game, but that they did not score enough goals for the amount of time they possessed the ball.

Seeds added that their goalie, Mary Lear, played an excellent game and had the most difficult position on the field.

Coach Neary summed up the game by saying, "We'll face Alvernia again, but next time there will be a different outcome.'

Even though the Cavs lost their second game of the PAC season, they dominated the field last Thursday, Sept. 19, securing a victory over Gwynedd-Mercy College by a score of 5-0.

The Lady Cavs came out ready to play in their first PAC game of the season against

Athlete of the Week

Gwynedd-Mercy.

Sophomore Jessi Valerio said the PAC is the real season now and the team's main goal is to make the PAC playoffs and then win the PAC championship.

Coach Neary also added that she was very confident in her team and felt that the PAC games were like a new beginning.

The Lady Cavs did show their strength and ambition • when they began their game on Thursday.

Junior Jamie Paul once again got the scoring started to give the Lady Cavs a 1-0 lead. Valerio then scored another quick goal to increase their lead to 2-0.

Senior Chris Lear, who has been the captain for two years, added two goals to increase the Lady Cavs lead to 4-0.

Lear's goals were the first of her college career.

The Cavs had a distinct advantage over GwyneddMercy because GwyneddMercy had no subs on the team.

They had many new players on the team because many of their top players graduated last year.

"There was no way that we should not have beaten this team," Coach Neary said. "There was no excuse, I expected them to. win today."

Even though the Cavs missed the ~in on their second game of the PAC season, they will not lose hope.

The Lady Cavs play their next game on Saturday, Sept. 28 at lla.m. against Widener University.

by Jim Martin sports editor

Sophomore Jessi Valerio was named PAC player of t:he week in women's field hockey. last week.

Valerio scored two goals and added three assists in the Lady Cavs two games

On Thursday, Sept 19, Valerioscored two goals and added one assist in the Lady Cavs 5-0 victory over Gwynedd-MercyCollege.

Valeriothen added two assists in the Lady Cavs 5-3 loss to Alvemia College on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Valeriois a three sport athlete at Cabrini as she also plays basketball and lacrosse.

First-year student Keely Crawbuck was named PAC player of the week in women's tennis for the third consecutive week.

Crawbuck remained undefeated in both singles and doubles play as she went 3-0 last week. Crawbuck is the Lady Cavs number one player in both singles and doubles. Her play helped the Lady Cavs post a 21 record last week.

Crawbuck's six victories last week raised her record to 6-0 in both singles and doubles play.

The Lady Cavs defeated Immaculata College and Chestnut Hill College, but lost to Lebanon Valley College.

s C 0 R E B OA R D

!StandingsI

Hockey Women'sTennis Women'sVolleyball

photo by Stacey Caiazzo Kristi Pauf, first-year student, gets ready to pass the ball downfiled to one of her teammates in the Lady Cavs 5-0 victory over GwyneddMercy. Paul is the only first-year student to start for the Cavs.

Mens' and women's cross country

sprint for victory, come up shorthanded

The men's and women's team both put on good showings in the Wagner Invitational meet on Saturday, Sept.14. With their only obstac_lebeing a lack of runners, the women's, team finished in fourth place while the men placed ninth.

by Kelly Ann Monahan staff writer

Nothing is an obstacle for Cabrini's me.n's and women's cross country teams, who' ran in their first meet of the season at Wagner College in NY on Saturday, Sept. 14.

The women finished fourth in Division II and III, while the men placed ninth.

Thirty-five Division I, II and III teams all ran at the same time, but Division I scores were calculated separately from the Division Il and HI scores.

Out of the 19 men's and women's Division III teams, Cabrini ranked ninth overall for men and fourth for women.

Rowan College ranked first for both men's and women's Division II and III teams.

Despite the pleasant weather, the course was still muddy from the rain the previous day.

It made the run extremely difficult, compounded by the mostly cem~nt terrain.

However, the weather did not stop Cabrini from putting on a good performance.

The number one finisher for Cabrini's women's team was junior Lyndi Paladino, who finished sixth overall in Division m and 12th overall in Division II and IIL

Captain Kristen Vento also led Cabrini. e ha i h he teammates' perfonnances.

"We were all a little disappointed because we arrived a little late and we didn't get to see the course," Vento ·said. "But we all ran together. I think that it is the most cohesive team that Cabrini has ever had."

Sophomore Michelle McDevitt, who ranked seventh overall for Cabrini, ran heroically.

About one mile into the women's 3.1 mile race, she sprained her left ankle. It was a tough race, but she finished it successfully as a result of fierce determination.

"I tried to run with one foot and just focus on my time," McDevitt said.·

Cabrini's men's cross country team also ran their five mile race considerably well. • Sophomore captain Joe Uff, who .ranked 11th in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference last year, was the number one finisher for Cabrini.

Uff has high expectations for the coming year.

"I want to be All-PAC," Uff said.

In orderto be All-PAC, a runner must place in the top seven. For the present time, however, Uff would just be content with a larger team.

"More runners during a meet alleviates pressure," Uff said. "I think that with quantity, we do better. It just makes it so mu€h more fun when more people run."

ecording to Women's and Men's Cross Country & Track Coach Tom

O'Hora, fun is the key word.

"It is such an interesting sport," O'Hora said, "because you see runners at the starting point, and then you don't see them again sometimes until they reach the finish line."

Another runner facing physical problems is junior John Mack. Similar to McDevitt, Mack also sprained his left ankle.

Mack, however, was injured a month ago and has been in physical therapy for the past three weeks.

"I think that we did a lot better this week than we did l~st week at our pre• season meet," Mack said, "because this week we had a full team."

The women's team consists of only eight runners, while the men's team has dwindled to a mere seven.

Tom O'Hara bas confidence in both his men's and women's teams.

"The women are right on track, and the men's team made its first step to really get in gear today," O'Hora said. "Lyndi Paladino has never been in better shape this early in the season, and Joe Uff is a key player."

So despite less than ideal running terrain. not to mention some injured players, Cabrini's men's and women's cross country teams ran very well and are going strong.

But why run against Division I teams? Just for the competition?

"You cau't get better," Coach O'Hora said, "unless you run against the best."

Lady Cavs run their recordto 4-0 as they overcome cheap shots by Holy Familyto pull out 2-1 victory

by Becky Raetsch staff writer

Among all the aggressive hitting and all-around cheap shots that Holy Family College dealt out to Cabrini's women's soccer team, the Lady Cavs managed to give Holy Family a taste of their own medicine in a tense 2-1 victory, on Thursday, Sept. 19.

No 'aoubt about it, Cabrini went onto the field looking to improve their 3-0 record. The Lady Cavs dominated the first half and held their ground despite many cheap shots given by Holy Family.

The Lady Cavs played a very controlled game. The team concentrated on looking at their feet for short, controlled passes.

Coach Pierangeli commented on how the team seemed to lose composure in the first half, but not for long, when Erin Barney scored the first goal of the game.

Holy Family was able to sneak a corner kick by the unsuspecting goalkeeper, tying up the game.

In the second half, Cabrini physically challenged Holy Family more and began to play more of an aggressive game.

First year student Joe Elliott was a little nervous after Holy Family tied the game.

"This was a very intense and nail-biting game all the way to the end," Elliott said.

JoAnn Dougherty cleaned things up in the second half with a beautiful go;:, 1 i=~om the right, just outside the 18 yard lir,~.

Defense played extremely well, alSl,. Senior, Marisa Kane, on defense, was hus-

tUng throughout the game, beating Holy Family back to the ball.

Coach Diane Pierangeli commented on the opposing team giving too many lousy shots towards Cabrini and playing too physical.

"Holy Family was illegally causing problems," Pierangeli said. "I do not want to put blame on them because if it's a 2-1 game, people do whatever is necessary. We kept our composure throughout though."

The coach is not the only one who thought Holy Family was playing roughly as well as illegally.

"They played way too physical and got away with it too many times," junior Cara Santelli said.

Holy Family's playing did not affect Santelli's mood though.

"We are a very good team. We have our ups and downs like everyone. We are like sisters, which helps us out on the field," Santelli said.

Junior Denise Sacca was not pleased, to say the least, about Holy Family's performance.

"People play like that because of lack of skill and the r.efswere not doing anything which leads to people getting hurt," Sacca said.

First year student Andy Virtue summed up the game while watching intently from the c:tands.

"' ',rini's kicking ass. Our team is clea11. up better because we are better sized, comparatively speaking," Virtue

said.

Coach Pierangeli was very pleased with Cabrini's performance. Offense and defense, both did exceptionally well, she said.

"This was our toughest competition so far," Pierangeli said.

"It was a good stepping stone. They

play harder with a more competitive team, which Holy Family College was. Now this gives us bragging rights," she said, The women's soccer team gets to prove once again how skilled they are on Sept. 25 against Beaver College in a PAC game, at 4 p.m. Hopefully they will earn their bragging rights again.

photo by Dana Nentwig flrst year student Erin Barney fends off a Holy Family defender. The Lady Cavs defeated Holy Family on Sept. 19 by the score of 2-1. Barney is the starting sweeper for the Lady Cavs and scored the first goal of the game off of a penalty shot.