Feb. 13, 1997 Issue 17 Loquitur

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Whether you are single or hitched, our valentine's day spread includes everything from first love to true love.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1997

RADNOR PA 19087

by Becky Raetsch assistantnews editor

God bless Sister Ursula Infante, MSC. After 82 years of service toward education and missionary work, Sister Ursula's 100th birthday marked the 40th anniversary of Cabrini College, which Sister Ursula founded in 1957, at the age of 60.

An appropriate celebration in honor of Sister Ursula and her dedication was held on Sunday, Feb. 9. It began inside the Brockmann Chapel at 11 a.m. with a liturgy presented by Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick, Ph.D. D.D and lifelong friend of Sister Ursula.

•Cho~ selections were chosen by Dr. Adeline Bethany,

fine arts department chair. Bodies in Motion, Cabrini's dance troupe, glided up the aisle, leading a path for Sister Ursula, Dr. Antoinette Iadarola, college president, Archbishop McCarrick, Monsignor John J. Jagodzinski, Monsignor Charles Schaeflein and Father Tom Nydegger.

Iadarola made the opening remarks during the liturgy and gave her respect to Sister Ursula.

"This is what an education of a heart really means." Iadarola said.

Joy and the utmost respect seemed to show through on Archbishop McCarrick's face as he said a few words and told the crowd about his friendship with Sister Ursula.

•·wewill all be here at your 200th birthday; or at least you will be here," McCarrick said.

"The Lord has filled your 100 years with so much living in God's presence," McCarrick said.

Sister Ursula walked to the front of the chapel. faced her friends, students, faculty and people whose lives she has touched and made some remarks of her own.

"Fill your hearts with peace and joy. Love and embrace your family and friends with strength. Brighten days and radiate it from our hearts to every person. May God bless you," Sister Ursula said.

Iadarola made the closing remarks and welcomed everyone to brunch in the Grace Hall atrium.

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photo by Stacey Caiazzo

DignitariesrememberUrsulawithfondness at brunch

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"Our souls are now nourished. Now it's time to get our bodies nourished," Iadarola said. And with that, everyone proceeded to the atrium for brunch.

People from all walks of life attended the brunch, all of whom Sister Ursula managed to touch, care for, and listen to in some JWay.

' "I just get filled up with emotioµ just thinking about her," Mrs. Milton G. Baker, founder of Valley Forge Military Academy, said.

A toast was made by board of trustees chairperson, Robert D' Anjolell.

"Sister Ursula was born in the 19th century, lived through the 20th century, and will meet the 21st century," D' Anjolell said in a toast to Sister Ursula.

Margaret Corcoran, special events community liaison and chairperson of the 40th anniversary celebration, was filled with excitement about the event in general.

"I am thrilled with the celebra-

tion. It is a wonderful way of kicking off the 40th year celebration," Corcoran said. "It is an outpouring of love kissed with snow."

Iadarola could not say enough when asked how she felt about her dear friend's birthday.

"I am grateful for her being with us for so long. She formed foundations and values when she was president. She is a mentor and confidant," Iadarola said. "I enjoy spending time with her as my friend."

The women of Sister Ursula's very first class at Cabrini also attended the festivities, and got a chance to see Sister Ursula, founding president, once again.·

"Sister Ursula expected so much of us," Cabrini Buggiano Lepis said. "We couldn't settle for jobs she said, only for careers and professions.

"She would say how women are as intelligent as men and to go out there and achieve it," Lepis said.

Lepis was part of Sister Ursula's last class at Cabrini High School and first class at Cabrini

College in 1957.

Sister Ursula taught chemistry to Lepis, and she says that is the only reason she passed.

"I have the fondest, warmest memories of her," Marcelle Caccioppoli, class of '52, said.

Sister Pietrina, provinced of Stella Maris Province and Cabrini graduate of '72, said Sister Ursula always begs to go to the Philippines to do missionary work.

"Sister Ursula is a missionary at heart and never stopped being a missionary after 82 years," Pietrina said.

Sister Mary Louise Sullivan,

MSC, and former president of Cabrini in 1972-1982, was taught by Sister Ursula in elementary school, and in high school was taught science by her.

"She is a caring and loving person. I am reciprocating this by helping her out now," Sullivan said.

Sister Mary of Lourdes, IHM, trustee, said, "Her memory is remarkable. She still knows what it's all about and it is marvelous."

Martha Dale, director of alumni affairs, presented Sister Ursula with a check for $100,000 which will go toward the Sister Ursula Infante Learning Center.

Didyouknow...

an ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain?

Dale had originally hoped for 100 alumni to donate $1,000 each to equal $100,000. One hundred people were not even needed. It took 44.

Sister Ursula bid her thanks and farewells to all of her friends who attended, before a video of all her endless work was shown. The video was created by alumna Adrienne O'Brien.

"How can I thank you adequately for this splendid celebration?," Sister Ursula said.

"I appreciate your presence and I thank you. It has not been a chore but a pleasure to teach and guide you," Sister Ursula said.

it was discovered on a space mission that a frog can throw up? The frog throws up its stomach first, so the stomach is dangling out of its mouth. Then the frog uses its forearms to dig out all of the stomach's contents and then swallows the stomach back down again.

Wilma Flinstone's maiden name was Wilma Slaghoopal and Betty Rubble's maiden name was Betty Jean McBricker?

armadillos have four babies at a time and they are always the same sex?

that the Baby Ruth candy bar was named after Grover Cleveland's daughter, Ruth?

photo by Stacey Caiazzo

Sister Ursula, far right, gazes along with college President Dr. Antoinette Iadarola, second from right, and other dignitaries at a video commerating Sr. Ursula's life and accomplishments during a brunch held for Sr. Ursula's 100th birthday in the Grace Hall atrium on Sunday, Feb. 9, 1997.

photo by Stacer Caiazzo

Sister Ursula displays a copy of the Feb; 6, 1997 edffion of Loquitur.

SGAseeksmoremoneyforbetterentertainment

by Dina M. Tartaglia assistant copy editor who

In order to increase the quality and quantity of campus events, including popular bands and comedians, the Student Government Association has recently submitted a proposal to Robert Bonfiglio, vice president for student development, to ask for more money,.

according tp Andy Burke, president of SGA.

Booking bands to appear on campus can cost thousands of dollars. For

is appearing on Monday, Feb. 17. Colleges/Universities School Population

Burke is hoping to increase the portion of $25, which he receives each year from a student's general fee, to $50. Burke feels this would enable him to allocate more money to the CAP board so they can increase events with more popular people performing on campus.

Other colleges the size of. Cabrini vary in the amount their CAP board and SGA receives. For example, Wesley College receives $50

exam p 1e, Andrew Burke, SGA president Better Than per student

Ezra, 7 Mary 3, Cyprus Hill, Goo Goo Dolls, Joan Osborne and Toad the Wet Sprocketall would cost $25,000 each to entertain the campus, according to National Concerts Network. The cost of booking one of these bands is equivalent to the total SGA budget for a fiscal year.

Since there are approximately 1,000 full-time students attending Cabrini, the budget for SGA is $25,000. Of this amount, $17,000 is used by the Campus Activities Programming board. The CAP board is responsible for scheduling events and appearances, such as Mohammed Bilal,

per year.

On the other hand, Penn State Mont Alto allocates $14 per student. Burke said it greatly depends on the amount of commuter students compared to resident students. At Neumann College, which at this point is still a commuter college, the SGA and CAP board receive $8 per student, while those organizations at Cedar Crest College receive $50.

"We are trying to get what students deserve and what other colleges are getting," Burke said.

Burke also said while the college is trying to tum more region-

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al, the SGA budget is not increasing proportionally.

The SGA will receive an automatic $5,000 increase next year, but Burke said it is not enough.

Right now the CAP board is hoping to get a well-known band to visit Cabrini, according to John Lindsay, CAP board chair. Burke said if the budget does increase to about $50,000, the SGA could afford one big band a year.

"Even if the budget increased to $75,000, we could only get two bands to come," Burke said.

Burke said he would like to give more money to the CAP

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board, but he has already made sacrifices, such as giving up attending the National Conference of Student Services, which occurred last year, in order to give more money to the board.

He said it is important for him to attend such conferences in order to gain knowledge about other student governments and how they work.

Larger colleges and universities, such as Rowan, Villanova and West Chester, have thousands of students and only a small portion of money per student is allocated to the SGA and CAP board.

In fact, some colleges, like Nazareth College, have two different budgets for the SGA and the CAP board, each having their own separate budget unlike Cabrini.

However, the proposal is also asking for there to be three separate lines of the SGA: executive board line, CAP board line, and academic board line.

However, if the budget proposal does not go th1-ough, the SGA and CAP board are brainstorming for different ideas in order to raise more money for events.

Residentlife to deliverlate damage slips to residents

by Kevin Scott assistant copy editor

Due to a backlog of work in the resident life office, the monthly bills that state how much money is being withdrawn from student's deposits due to damage have yet to be distributed.

The resident life staff is, however, currently working on the bills, which should be in students' hands within the week.

Each bill will break down how much money was withdrawn from the deposit in each of the four months during the Fall semester.

At the beginning of each year, resident students pay a $250 security deposit,

which guarantees a room.

This deposit is then used to pay for any damages that occur in the room during the year.

If money remains in the account at the end of the year, it goes back to the students.

Over the past three years, vandalism of the residence halls has dropped significantly. This not only makes the residence halls a better place to live, it also helps to save students money.

According to figures obtained from the resident life office, the cost of this damage has consistently gone down since the fall 1994 semester.

In the fall of 1994, there was $6,403.16 worth of damage done to the residence halls. That figure dropped by a whopping 91 percent the next year to $3,341.

Last semester it fell once again, to $2,657.25, which was a 20 percent decrease.

Why the drop?

According to Catherine Caulfield, director of resident life, the answer is simple.

Students are less tolerant of other students who do damage, Caulfield said. This is an important fact for those who live on campus because they are the ones who have to pay for the repairs if

nobody takes responsibility for the damage.

Everyone is affected, however, if damage is done to an area within thf.fesidence halls and nobody takes.responsibility.

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If damage is done in a lounge or a main area, everyone would share the payment, Caulfield said. Or if it is done on a particular floor or quad, only those who live on that floor or quad wou~ share the payment.

"We try to isolate it (the pa~ents) where it happened," Caulfield said.

If this encouraging trend continues, students will have some extra money to spend at the end of the school year.

"We are trying to get what students deserve and what other colleges are

getting."

This & That

0 Senior Paul Marturano, • will perform new original songs and others on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 8:15 p.m. in the Wid-ener Center lecture hall. Admission is free.

0 Gospel choir recruitment will take place on Monday, Feb. 24 at i2:30 p.m. m the Widener Center lecture hall.

0 Freedom Theatre presents "Rhythms of History" on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 12:30 p.m. in the Widener Center lecture hall. The event is sponsored by the Ethnic Student Alliance.

Last Week in the World of News

by Paul Moser assistant sports editor

02/10

$33.5 million charged to Simpson.

In a further decision by the jury in the wrongful death lawsuit filed against O.J. Simpson they found that Simpson will pay an additional $25 million in punitive damages plus $8.5 million in compensatory damages for a grand total of $33.5 million.

This decision comes a week after Simpson was found liable for the wrongful death of Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson.

The Goldmans will receive $12.5 million for the loss of their son as will the Nicole Brown Simpson estate.

Eight-and-a-half million dollars will be split up among the two. The estimated $15.7 million that Simpson was esti-

mated to be worth has been doubled by the jury.

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Rapist and killer executed in Texas.

Richard Brimage Jr. was put to death by lethal injection Monday for the rape and murder of Mary Beth Kunkel in 1987.

Kunkel, a former prom queen, was violently raped and murdered by the now 41-year-old Kunkel.

Brimage bought Kunkel, the girlfriend of his boss, to his home for some tools. He proceeded to rape and murder the woman.

Brimage was released in 1994 but reconvicted again last year. He waived any wants of a stay.

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Parcells named Jets head coach.

Former New England Patriot head coach Bill Parcells was finally allowed to become the

head coach of the New York Jets, a team which finished 1-15 last year, with a trade that was overlooked by league Commissioner Paul Tagliabue.

After weeks of fighting, the Patriots finally relinquished the rights to Parcells for the Jets 1999 first round draft choice, second round choice in 1998 and their fourth and fifth round choices this year.

Assistant head coach Bill Belichek was named head coach for this season and Parcells was named consultant because of the one year remaining on his contract with the Patriots.

The new trade moves Belichek to defensive coordinator, his position as Patriots assistant.

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Highest ranking soldier in army suspended.

The top ranked enlisted soldier in the Army, Sergeant Major

Gene C. McKinney, was suspended from his job because of his accused sexual misconduct.

Sergeant major Brenda Hoster accused McKinney of requesting sex and grabbing and kissing her.

McKinney was suspended because of the difficulty in performing his job under these allegations.

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Students from Frostburg State charged with manslaughter.

Freshman John Eric Stinner, 20, consumed 6 beers and 12 shots of vodka in two hours at an off-campus party of an unsanctioned fraternity. He was found dead in his dormitory room on Saturday, Nov. 9 with a blood alcohol level three times that of legal intoxication. Eight students have been charged with manslaughter.

Cabrinito host'97 IntercollegiateCareerfair

by Hollie Havens copy editor

Wanted: College students who have enthusiasm, dedication and positive attitudes and who are looking for employment with possible growth potential. Readiness to explore new ventures and make contacts in the working world is a requirement. Various employment positions are available for those interested in gaining valuable experience. Learning potential is absolute.

Interested students can respond to this ad by attending the Intercollegiate Career Fair being hosted by Cabrini College.

Organized by Nancy Hutchison, director of cooperative education and career services, the fair will be held on Thursday, March 13, from 1-4 p.m. in the Grace Hall atrium.

The fair is co-sponsored by Cabrini in association with Eastern, Immaculata and Rosemont Colleges and it rotates among the four institutions annually.

But the fair this year is unique compared to all previous ones due

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to a major change.

"In the fair's thirteen years of existence, it only catered to graduating seniors seeking full-time jobs," Hutchison said. ''This is my first year organizing the fair and I decided that it would be more beneficial to students and employers if the fair was expanded to include all students."

Hutchison sent out invitations to over 200 employers. Fifty-one companies were selected not only to recruit graduating seniors, but also to meet with undergraduates interested in employment opportunities.

Some companies participating in the fair are Commerce Bank, the FBI, the Vanguard School and NovaCare.

"I hope students can talk to employers about all phases of employment including full-time, part-time, internship, co-op and summer positions," Hutchison said.

Hutchison is hoping this change will increase the attendance at the event.

Immaculata hosted the fair last spring, and according to Hutchison,

the attendance was depressing.

"Only three Cabrini students attended the fair last year," Hutchison said. "But attendance was poor overall with only 49 students total from all four colleges. There were more companies than students."

Hutchison attributes 1996's poor attendance to the distant location of the host site and the poor publicity of the event.

"Most companies were angry because of the lack of students," Hutchison said. "I made the effort last year to smooth things over with many employers so they would return this year to Cabrini."

But last year's turnout has had small effect on the response Hutchison has received from interested companies.

'There are 51 employers attending the fair and the list is sealed," Hutchison said. "We actually have to tum people away who want to accept their invitations and return their applications.

'There is a lot of new blood on the list this year," Hutchison said. 'There is a broad spectrum of com-

WHAT'S HAPPENING

panies with job opportunities for all majors at all four institutions, and they are interested in so many different populations of students and majors."

The fair has gained so much success over the years, according to Hutchison, that some professors are considering making it a requirement for their students to attend.

"If all departments made it a requirement or gave extra credit, it would enable more students to start the networking process and enhance their marketability upon graduation," Hutchison said. ''It is never too early to start."

Hutchison strongly recommends that students arrive at the event in a businesslike manner.

Hutchison also invites students to visit room 160 in Grace Hall to receive hand-outs and information on how to create a professional resume.

"If students are planning on attending, they definitely should bring at least 25 resumes," Hutchison said. 'They should also dress professionally, even though the fair is between classes."

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Part Time Help Wanted

The Children's Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping transform the way we relate to and raise babies and children, needs some help with publicity and fundraising. We will help you learn if you have the basics. Commitment, willing to work hard, unstoppable, able to sell ice to eskimos, an ability to see a new future for humanity and a willingness to be on the cutting edge of a whole new technology for making a difference. Must love children and be health conscious.

Call (6!0) 337-4434

Part Time Graphics Designer

Do you have a talent for designing newsletters, flyers and brochures that work and help sell? Want an opportunity to build a portfolio? Must know Quark and photoshop and Mac's. Hours are flexible. Must have your own transportation. Must be health conscious and love children.

Close to Cabrini. Call (610) 337-4434.

Administrative Assistant. Help a busy professional keep projects on track. Must be responsible, have own transportation, work well on the phone, some computer experience (wp6. l or word). Must like children and be health conscious. Hours are flexible. Possible full-time position. Located close to Cabrini.

Start immediately. 6!0-337-4434

Employment Opportunity

At the Children's School Located at: The United Church of Christ 45 Walker Rd. Wayne, Pa., l 9087 964-6112

Needed, a mature student who will work at the children's school from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. each morning. This is an essential position so the person must be responsible and reliable. We must have an aide to work with the teacher who opens the school. This can be a work study or work grant position. Call Ellen Jackson for more information.

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DURINGTHE WEEK OF FEB.14- FEB. 20

Saturday 0 BLASTFROM THE PASTDANCE

Saturday, Feb. 15 will feature a 40th anniversary opening event called the Blast from the Past All Community Dance in the Sacred Heart Hall gymnasium. The event features the sight and sounds of the Greaseband. Call student activities at x8407 for time and more information.

The Cavaliers face action on Saturday, Feb. 15 when they tip off against rival Allentown College at Allentown at 3 p.m Go out and support the Cavs.

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'REALWORLD'S' MOHAMMEDTO TALKIN XAVIER

Mohammed Bilal from MIV's "Real World: San Francisco," will appear in the Xavier Hall great room on Monday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. The program, called "Hanging with Mohammed," will feature a talk featuring the theme of racial unity.

Part-time Reception Position flexible hours some evenings one weekend day benefits available vacation available answer phones greet clients schedule client appt. handle cash transactions must have friendly disposition

Please ask for Mary (610)337-2044

CRL'I SE JOBS

Students Needed! Earn up to $2,000+/mo. working for Cruise Ships or Land-Tour companies. World Travel Summer and Full Time Positions available. No experience necessary. For more information call: (206) 971-3550 ext. C65381

EASTERN EUROPE JOBS

Teach basic conversational English in Prague, Budapest, or Krakow. No teaching certificate or European language required. Inexpensive Room & Board + ocher benefits. For details call: (206) 971-3680 ext. R65381

The Lady Cavs are in action on Monday, Feb. 17 in an away game against Misericordia College at 6 p.m

Tuesday 0

SCRIPTUREAND SUPPERIN XAVIER

Enjoy a meal over the Word of the Lord during Scripture and Supper, sponsored by campus ministry on Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 5:30-7 p.m. in the campus ministry apartment in Xavier Hall.

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Thursday 0 BINGOIN WCGA

Your chance to win cash comes on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 9 p.m. in the Widener Center gathering area when bingo makes its return.

CYBER LOVE: NOTFOR THE FAINT OF HEART

by Dave Jurkiewicz assistantperspectiveseditor

No one ever said technology and romance were mutually exclusive. In fact, in this day and age, technology has become a primary vehicle for the romantic to express his or her deepest feelings. So for Valentine's Day, why not make use of the most indispensable part of the modern world of communication, the Internet.

One good place to start your journey on the interface of love should be Aphrodite's Love Palace at www.purple.co.uk. This is a multimedia mini-mall for Valentine's necessities. You can find poems, create cards, get the perfect gift suggestion or get advice on the best way to ask a special question. Also, the palace has links to other Valentine's sites.

For the man who wants to provide a gift of a more intimate kind, the Panty of the Month Club at www.panty.com has~ special gift package this month In fact, ~tis ~e only

o the year when you can purse a package without becoming a member of the club. But do not ta1cemy word for it. After all, their slogan is, "Because lingerie is the gift that touches her when you can't."

For a gift that is truly stellar, check out the International Star Registry at www.imall.com. You can, for a relatively small fee, have a star named after that special someone. You will receive a framed certificate of authenticity and a star chart so you can find your loved one's corner of the sky.

Take a trip to the Gerber/Hart Library at www.gerberhart.org for the update on gay and lesbian Valentine's Day events including the play ''Paris is for Lovers." You can also get a calendar of events and links to support groups and chat rooms. No one should have to be alone on Valentine's Day.

If you want to get a quick and easy Valentine, contact the Disney Store at www.disney.com. :niey are now offering a •

Pooh Gram. It is a 12-inch Pooh bear, sporting a tuxedo and holding a heart that says, "I Love You!"

Lastly, for the man or woman who does not have a good grasp on the language of love despite the burning passion inside, Cyrano is online. Check out www.nando.net, which is the home of the Cyrano server.

All you have to do is type in your name, the name of a loved one and just a few words describing the relationship. Within minutes, you will receive a personalized, original letter which you can either print out or send through e-mail. Fine, it is not quite as good as the Cyrano with the big nose, but he is dead. This will have to do.

Remember, there are only 24 hours until the big day, so it is time to get on the ball and beat the clock. Valentine's Day is the best time to say "I love you." The only difference is, instead of saying it face to face, you can do it on your interface

Be your own bestfriend

text by JasonJungrels assistantsports edtor

Illustrationsby StephanieMIiier

There are many people who do not have anybody on the one day out of the 365 that represents love. There are a lot of different things that you can do for yourself on cupid' s day.

Swingin' singles

Who needs a Valentine? Here are some ways to celebrate your singlehood.

by Colleen Ehrle assistant arts & entertainment editor

Whether you are strolling around the mall, reading your favorite magazine or flipping on the TV, you cannot escape the capitalists of Valentine's Day. They are sure to comer you.

What if you happen to be without a significant other on this Valentine's Day? Of course you feel left out. Do you wonder if it is really worth all the hype?

Yes, it is that time again. And every year it is met with two strong opposing reactions from the public.

While it is a sentimental ritual for some, it is annoying to those who view it as a reminder of being single.

1. Go to Structure and blow $100.

2. Go and get a massage from someone who does not want one back.

3. Buy season tickets to the Flyers.

4. Buy a membership to your nearest health club.

5. Get yourself the love, companionship and trust of a dog.

6. Take a nice long bubble bath.

7. Get a body pillow as a bed mate.

8. Spend a cozy evening with you, your new dog and "Sleepless in Seattle."

9 .. Get drunk, feel sorry for yourself and curse the rest of the world.

10. Go to Club Med for the weekend.

You belong to the single crowd. You are sick and tired of all the red and white everywhere you go. Well, do not just sit back and wallow in your self-pity.

Go out and celebrate your independence. You can have just as much fun, if not more, being single by going out with your friends on Valentine's Day weekend.

Who needs to belong to a merry little couple?

Get a group of single friends and enjoy the following activities:

.A.Eat out at one of your favorite hang-out restaurants (Bennigan's, T.G.I Fridays) and have a paranoia-free feast.

.A. There are so many fresh flicks on the big screen that do not require a couple prerequisite. Go and check out the new "Star Wars", "Hamlet" or "Gridlock'd."

A Maybe music is more your style. Catch a live show. There are many local artists playing every night, starting between 9-10 p.m., at the following spots: Upstairs at Nick's, 16 S. Second St., Phila.; Grape Street Pub, Grape and Main Streets, Manayunk; The

Rusty Nail, 2580 Haverford Road, Ardmore; Mighty Firenze, 11th and Cherry Streets, Phila.; The Middle East, 126 Chestnut St., Phila., usually all-ages shows.

A Move your body down to the club scene. These hot spots feature the best DJs and coverbands the area has to offer: Club 111, 111 S. Fourth St., Phila.; Egypt, 520 N. Delaware Ave., Phila.,special all-ages nights; Fubar, 38th and Chestnut Streets Phila.,special all-ages nights; Margarita's, 200 Spring Lane, West Chester; Sapphire Nightclub, 624 W. Main St., Norristown, special all-ages nights. Do not forget to celebrate the pros of being single-freedom and flirtation. This is an area where you will be the envy of all your

committed friends.

You can scope out anyom you want without an ounce ol guilt. You can also make plani without the hassle of receivin~ the OK from your other half.

Maybe it seems all you1 friends are in so-called relation• ships. This is the perfect time tc pamper yourself.

Take advantage of all the dis• count Valentine's Day prices at .your favorite salon or department store.

Treat yourself and save at the following:

A The Beaute Salon (nail and skin care), 737 Walnut St., Phila.

A The Tanning Barn, Inc., 242 N. Third St., Phila.

A Take a stroll through the King of Prussia mall. The majority of these shops and stores are having great sales.

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by Stephanie Miller

Dine out with your sweetheart

Why not treat your date to a gourmet treat?

by Diane Grimaldi assistant photography editor

Valentine's Day is tomorrow.

If you are still looking for a good place to take your date for dinner, here are a few ideas.

MartinPs (610) 688-9343

852 Lancaster Ave., Devon.

If an intimate meal of Italian spaghetti, homemade ravioli and delectable veal is what you have in mind for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner then Martini's is the place for you and your date. Open for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations are not needed. (V, M, DS, A, DC).

Villa Strafford

(610) 964-1116

115 Strafford Ave., Wayne. Having a romantic dinner in an elegantly restored colonial mansion is a sure way to impress your Valentine's date. Villa Strafford offers a wide range of fish, pasta, Italian and continental dishes. Open Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for lunch and 5:30 to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday for dinner. Reservations are encouraged. (V, M, A, DC).

$$$

Pastabilities (610) 265-8772

Route 202, King of Prussia. If you and your date love

Italian food then Pastabilities is the place for the both of you. With its homemade pasta and sauces and delicious salads, chicken, seafood and veal, it is a definite winner. Open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days · a week. Reservations are not needed, but accepted. (V. M, A, DS, DC).

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Gullifty's Restaurant (610) 525-1851

1149 Lancaster Ave., Rosemont.

1f the only reason you go to this restaurant is for their award-winning desserts, then it is worth the trip. Dessert is not the only thing that makes this restaurant worth the trip. Gullifty's has a full menu for lunch and dinner. Open special

hours on Valentine's Day 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Reservations are not needed. (V, M, A, DS)

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General Warren Ione (610) 296-3637 West Old Lancaster Highway, Malvern.

This elegant country inn offers table-side service that will utterly impress you and your date on Valentine's Day. General Warren offers a variety of exquisite continental cuisines that you will soon not forget. Open Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for lunch. Dinner is served Friday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations are suggested. (V, M,A, DC).

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True love or true lust? warning signs of infatuation

by Ron D'Orazio staff writer

Just when you are getting into the groove of the new year, along comes the year's first major holiday. Valentine's Day is the time when you concentrate on making that special someone in your life happy.

Valentine's Day is the time when many people celebrate their relationships with their loved ones.

Speaking of love, how do you know you are in love? ls there a defining moment in a person's life when true love arrives?

According to Dr. Andrew King, director of counseling services, there is a difference between true love and just liking someone, or infatuation.

King said a person experiences true love when he or she has a real understanding of their companion's strengths and weaknesses.

"You love the person, not in spite of their flaws, but because of them," King said.

According to Jennifer Rankin, a graduate intern working in the counseling department in the Rooymans Center, true love happens when you accept can the person as a whole, not focusing on their "perfect parts" or their flaws.

King said an infatuation is not a sign of true love. Infatuation has more to do with a person's fantasy about what a relationship would be like with their idea of a "perfect person."

King said that to achieve true love, a person must possess the ability to disagree, discuss and resolve conflicts dealing with their partner.

When asked what true love was, sophomore Brian Ferrese said, "When you find a person that no matter what you do, the other person will be there for you."

Sophomore Becky Grabie said, "True love is a feeling that you have for someone and you get the same feeling from that other person." Rankin said there should be more of a compromise in relationships centered around true love.

According to King, in order to be a companion to someone you care about, a person must be able to know themselves well.

This means a person must be comfortable with their own abilities and flaws before being considered a good candidate for true love.

At college age, many young men and women face the choice between true love and infatuation.

Rankin said relationships for people of this age sometimes can become the identity for one or both persons involved. The need to be with someone can be mistaken for love.

According to King, certain qualities of both partners that can produce true love are hard work, patience, communication and the love existing as choice for both partners.

Rankin said that trust and respect are a must in order to achieve true love.

First loves, smooches and smiles

Love comes at different times, in all shapes and sizes.

by Michelle Burns assistant features editor

First loves for many people mean looking way back to grammar- school days and sometimes even before that. Love can mean different things for different people.

Sophomore Tamika Warner met her first love through a friend. His name was Jason Green. They were friends first for about a Tamika Walker month before they started dating. He was 17 and she was 13 years old. Even though they were only together for three months, she knew she loved him because after they broke up he kept trying to ask her out for two years, but she always pushed him away. He was also Tamika's first kiss. It was a soft peck on the lips. She thought it was interesting because he never pressured her into anything. "That was good because a lot of other kids at that time were getting sex, so this was different," Warner said.

Randee Gallo who teaches Drug and Alcohol Abuse said, "Bob Oppenhimer was my first puppy love."

They were in sixth grade.

She used to imagine herself walking down the aisle and him stan~ing at the altar in a tux. They used to pass notes in class. Gallo tries to remember not to make fun of kids because her granddaughter, who is 5 years old is now madly in love with one of her classmates in kindergarten.

"She says she likes him because he's got great hair," Gallo said.

Sharon Potter who is going for her second certification and second major, talks fondly of her first puppy love.

"I was in second grade and I remember thinking he was terrific. He had these freckles. I was fascinated by him," Potter said.

It only lasted a couple of weeks. Once she decided to share a secret with him. Potter told him that her father was going to be Santa Claus for the school Christmas party and he told everybody. After that she did not really like him that much.

Sophomore Jamie Fagan said, "I was 13 and we were together for five years."

He said I love you first. She did not say it then, Jamie Fagan

but she felt that she knew it.

"When I knew I could tell him anything I could tell my best friend. I guess that's when I really knew," Fagan said.

They broke up when she came to college and he stayed home. People said that would happen so they tried extra hard to stay together. It is ironic because she thinks that is one of the reasons why they broke up.

"Everyone says you will always have a special place in your heart for your first love and I know that is true, but I couldn't see us together now," Fagan said.

Transfer student Tanya Rice is still with her first love.

"My first love's name is Victor Kapanzhi and we've been together for a Tanya Rice year and five months," Rice said.

They met at Blockbuster Video, where they both worked. One night he followed her around the store asking her out until she said yes. For their first date, they played pool and went to the movies and saw "Seven." They went to Farleigh Dickinson University to visit a friend of mine and they stayed up until about 2:30 in the morning.

"In mid-sentence he just said, 'I love you.' It really caught me off guard. I knew that I loved him even before we started going out," Rice said.

Senior Donna Schaeffer said, "Joe Carter was his name and I met him at a young group dance in sixth grade."

T h e y Donna Schaeffer talked on the

phone a lot and went to a couple of basketball games and one other dance. In high school, she was baby-sitting for her friend's older sister and her friend Rachel came over. She walked in with her boyfriend, Joe, and she thought it was hysterical.

"I told my friend about it later and she thought it was funny too, but we never told him," Schaeffer said.

Freshman Joe Elliott met his first love while working at a summer camp in Clary ville, NY. He was 17 and she was the older Joe Elliott woman, 19. They were friends at first and then he asked her out. They were going out for two months before he told her he loved her. Their first kiss was a bit awkward because the brim of his hat hit her head when he went in to kiss her. After laughing, she

leaned over and kissed him.

Junior Jim Adair and Mary Kay met through mutual friends when going out to a bar one night. After taking her home he said, "I'm going to marry that girl." They have been married for 13 years and have two children, Patrick, 9 and Jimmy, 8.

"I guess you can say it was love at first sight," Adair said.

Philology professor Harvey Lape remembers his first real love at the very young age of 12. He was going into seventh grade and she was in his class They used to sit in the park together and hold bands.

"We didn't know what to do. We did all the things we saw other people doing like hugging or kissing," Lape said.

He felt that they were too young to do anything about it because how much freedom can you get at 12 years old?

"It was my biggest love until I was in my late 30's," Lape said.

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

EDITORIAL Devil's playground

When strolling about campus at any given time, it is not unlikely that you would hear from a student, resident or commuter, 'This place is beat on the weekends."

The Campus Activities Programming Boatd is the segment of the Student Government Agency responsible for attempting to pacify these unruly scholars. The current $25,000 budget, however, has their hands tied to the point that the stench of anarchy is slowly but surely filling every hallway, quad and classroom. This situation demands a remedy.

Right now the SGA receives $25 of a $500 general fee that is attached to each student's tuition. What they are demanding is a 100 percent increase. A $50,<XX>budget will allow SGA to double the amount of funding allocated to the CAP Board

The assumption is that the board would be able to produce quality, big name entertainers and events to get the respective goats of the college community.

Why is it important to deal with this situation now?

Besides tending to the needs of those students currently attending Cabrini, the college has taken a more aggressive position on expanding its exclusively regional appeal to include states up and down the F.ast Coast.

What then? There will be people here who live so far away that going home frequently will not be an option. Why lure J>e(r pie to the school and then bore them to death?

To cultivate that type of situation will have nothing but negative repercussions. For instance, with nothing to do on the weekends, you are prodding people, or daring them in a sense, to party with alcohol or recreate in some other way that would almost certainly be frowned upon by departments of the college such as resident life or public safety.

If you think about it, asking for one-tenth of a "general fee" to go towards student government really is not all that much.

So go ahead, give it up.

Strength inSide

When my mom died two years ago, a part of me died, too. Little did I know then, however, that a whole new part of me would emerge.

Ever since I can remember, I have wanted to be a performer and I would dream as a child that I was at the Grammy Awards. I would never visualize myself actually • getting the award. The part that I imagined instead, was looking out into the audience and seeing my mom and dad looking completely radiant.

My mom will still cheer me on, but just from a different place. A much better place.

I look at most people my age, even most of my friends, and I often have a hard time relating to them. I hear that a girl's biggest decision for the weekend is what clothes she will wear, or that a guy is livid that a girl does not feel the same way about him.

Does this all really matter in the grand scheme of life? Not enough. After you have complained about that exerting five-minute walk, you see a disabled person doing the same thing and you are

ashamed. And when a loved one dies, you are embarrassed of every trivial thing in which you have ever analyzed.

But when something really significant happens, you will know it. It is like a jolt of lightening just wades you over the head and you go, "Oh, I get it now. This is what really matters."

I momentarily lost sight of this last year when sudden responsibilities seemed too much to handle and I began to face health issues of my own. But with faith, I have begun to really overcome it.

Now I realize that with each merry-go-round that I have faced over the years, I have gained something unequivocal.

Great strength.

Today when something challenging occurs - trust me I do not mean that big test next week - it is just like another moment in time. I get through it. Even if no one else seems to understand or even cares enough to ask, it does not matter. I understand. I understand that life is too damn short to worry about it.

You do not have to try to be a

by Kelly Ann Monahan staff writer

saint and you can bet that crying more today will make you laugh a little more tomorrow. Cry every day if you need to.

But do not cry over an unsuccessful attempt, like that person you cannot believe snubbed you or that traffic jam that will undoubtedly ruin your schedule to watch General Hospital at precisely 3 p.m.

Pick your head right up and train yourself to laugh until one day you suddenly cannot laugh enough. Most importantly, think of something that will actually matter when you wake up tomorrow.

I know that when many people look at me, they see a person who is laughing a good portion of the time. It really is genuine laughter and I am so glad for that.

But more importantly, I am glad that I am a secure enough person to cry just as easily, even if most people do not know it.

One day I hope I will be laughing all the way to the Grammy's. And I know that I do not have to look anywhere to find my mom. She is with me all the time.

Whetting the appetite for life

Shortly after getting married, my sister Tina and her husband announced she was pregnant.

We had the promise of the first addition to the family. We were thrilled.·

A call came to my dorm room at 1 a.m. on Sept. 16, 1996. Anticipating this moment, I only needed to hear my mother's voice and I knew IT WAS TIME.

My friends and I hopped into the car, did 90 miles per hour on the Schuykill, and arrived at my home in 21 minutes, half the usual time.

My family and I went to the hospital immediately. Tina was having three minute contractions. This was it.

At 7:36 a.m., my niece came into this world. We raced into the room and I saw my niece in the first two minutes of her life. So new, so innocent, so breath-taking. That day was the first day of the rest of her life. She was a beautiful and healthy 7 lbs. 12 ounces baby. Our wishes came true.

Devon Kristina completed the

cycle in our lives. First, a maid-ofhonor and a sister-in-law. Now I was an aunt and a future godmother.

It is hard to believe that .Tma, 25, has started her own family. It seems like yesterday we were playing house under the dining· room table while our brother Denny, now 26, was attacking our "fort" with army soldiers and Star Wars figurines.

Everyone has spoiled the baby. No matter what the occasion, she has been the attraction at every family party since her birth. We practically time how long each person gets to hold her (I know I do).

My mom, the new grandmother, has held our family together through the worst of times with her strength, courage, and wicked sense of humor. She has everyone in stitches with her jokes, cusses often and wildly cracks her Wrigley spearmint gum while sipping her hot tea But lately, her new habit is hogging the baby.

It is very rare that I can pry Devon from my morn, so I jumped

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at the chance I get to change her diaper and I rushed her to the nursery.

She lie on her back giggling as I talked to her and began the chore. I no sooner had the old diaper sealed in the Diaper Genie machine when I heard ,a small trinkling of water. She peed all over herself and the layette. Everything was soaked! I did not want my mom to know, as she was folding wash down the hallway.

I quickly undressed, cleaned, and redressed Devon in another outfit. My mom heard the ruckus and came snooping. The job was finished with no evidence left behind. No one will ever know. It was a secret between Devon and me.

I quickly left the room relieved and I looked back to see my mom kiss Devon's feet. She shrieked.

"Why is there f#@*ing @#@#88* piss all over her socks?!!!," my mom said as she wiped her lips with a look of disgust.

Welcome to the family, Devon.

Valentine'sDaypickuplines

Ladies beware: men will use these lines with no remorse.

0 Are you a model?

0 Have you ever had your pictures taken professionally?

0 Believe it or not, I am the last honest man on earth.

0 Let me get in your car for a second.

0 Do you want to come see my band practice?

0 I have the tastiest pillows in town.

0 Do you want to make out (with a laugh)? If it works, bonus.

0 Do you want to see me lick my eyebrow?

0 What do you want me to buy you?

How long have you and yours been together and what was your impression of him/her after the first date?

Jamie Latshaw & Joe Marturano

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Jamie and Joe, both seniors, have been seeing ~ach other for three years.

He said: I fell for Jamie after the first word she said to me. I think it was something like, "hello."

She said: I don't really remember our first date, but I knew as soon as I met him he was a lot of fun to be with.

Michelle Savage & Kevin Eppler

Kevin and Michelle, both juniors, have been seeing each other for one year and three months.

He said: I was nervous to see if it would work out. I was not sure if she was ready for a relationship because she had just gotten out of a bad one. Anyway, it did work out and we're still together.

She said: Kevin is the most unselfish person I have ever met. Ever since our first date I realized he was more than a boyfriend, be is also my best friend. This is why I love him as much as I do.

Michele Durso & Kevin Benjamin

Michele, a junior; and Kevin, a sophomore, have been seeing each other for five months.

He said: I bad a great time with a great girl. The only thing left for me to do was be myself and hope for the best.

She said: After my first date with Kevin I knew he was the one. He is very special to me and I couldn't ask for anything more. He is a real sweetheart and I hope this is the first Valentine's Day of many I hope to spend with him. 143 always.

LETTERS To THE EDITOR

We are on our way (yeah right)

Have you ever been in this situation?

"Hello, is this public safety?"

"Yes it is We'll be there in five minutes."

Twenty minutes later you are still waiting for them to come. Did you ever wonder what they do to cause them to take so long?

What if it was a real emergency?

Wo~ld the public really be safe?

Another part of their job is to be accommodating to Cabrini and its visitors when needed. However, I have yet to see this happen. For example, on Thursday, Jan. 30, 1997, at approximately 7:30 p.m. a man in a wheelchair needed to get up to the gym to watch a Cabrini basketball game and asked me if I knew where to get an elevator key for the Sacred Heart elevators.

I immediately went to a phone and called public safety, you know, the people who drive around in that white van the wrong way on a one-way street.

A male voice answered my call and I explained to him that a handicapped man needed the elevator key to get upstairs. I received the typical response, "Someone will be there in a few minutes."

Fifteen minutes later, we were still waiting! I then escorted the physically-handicapped man up the ramps that connect Sacred Heart and Widener buildings.

I told him that this was the scenic route to the gym. He chuckled and said he was glad I showed him the ramps because he did not want to have to depend on anyone to come back downstairs.

I was relieved that he made that remark because public safety is hardly a group to depend on.

After I led this friendly man to the gym, he thanked me and I apologized for the inconvenience public safety had caused him. He wheeled himself into

the gym and I ran downstairs expecting public safety to be there, however, the hallway was completely empty.

I called public safety back and told them that I escorted the physically-challenged man by myself, by the ramps.

They responded shortly, "Oh, OK fine (click)." I did not receive any explanation that it was now 20 minutes later and they still were not here!

When I think back on that night, I ask myself questions like: Why did it take so long for them to respond just as it did for them to take 20 minutes to come to House two when the residents were swimming for the door in October when the flood occurred?

Was there only one security guard on duty? Are they really looking out for our safety and protection?

Kristi Theis, Sophomore

Good samaritan visits college

On Monday, Feb. 3, $98 in r,cash was stolen from my dorm room here at school.

At that point in time I was devastated and felt violated. It was money I earned the night before working at the Lonestar as a waitress.

I came back right after my 9:35 a.m. class with intentions of depositing this money in the bank to pay my various bills.

It left my heart in a knot seeing that the money was no where to be found.

,, I received a phone call from Cathy Caulfield on Thursday, Feb. 6, to come down to the resident life office. She told me that it was

important for me to make an effort to stop by; she said I would be very pleased.

I arrived there shortly after and she handed me an envelope with $98 in cash inside it. It was from an unknown source who had heard of this mishap and wanted to help. This person said they knew the money meant more to me than it did to them.

According to Cathy, this anonymous person wanted to help.

I am writing this letter to thank this unknown person from the bottom of my heart. I am very grateful to this person and I want them to know that their generosity was

greatly appreciated.

I think this is the most thoughtful and generous thing anyone has ever done for me.

We hear everyday about all the bad and selfish things that people do. This person reminded me that there are people who think of others besides themselves.

Thank you again, whoever you are and God bless you.

I hope someone can bring you the happiness you brought me because you restored the faith I have in people. Thank you.

All my love, Jarnie Paul, Junior

Corrections Box

0 In the Thursday, Feb. 6,

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conference," the list of emerging leaders for 1997 was a little mixed up. Christine Aldorasi was identi fied as Klimas Aldorasi. Shannon Downs, Paula Raspy, David Syby and Maja Kazazic were identified as members and they are not. Nicole Klimas was omitted and Lisa Maiorano's name was misspelled. We regret the errors.

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NASCAR set to begin new racing season

by Laura Casamento assistant sports editor

It has been hailed as the "most watched sport in America." It has amassed a faithful following of fans of all ages. Its official Internet home page has been accessed 7,299 times and counting. And no, it is not football. It is NASCAR.

Due to constant television coverage and heavy advertising, NASCAR racing has become wildly popular in recent years, and with its 1997 inaugural race, the Daytona 500, kicking off the season on Sunday, Feb.16, the excitement is reaching fever pitch.

On Sunday, Feb. 9, the Busch Clash, a season-opening exhibition race which pits all 14 of last year's pole winners against each other, was held at Daytona International Speedway in Florida.

In the Clash, each car races in two 10-lap segments. Between

the segments, a "caution" period is in effect, in which the laps completed do not count and the drivers may remain in the pits for two laps if necessary.

The driver with the fastest time wins the race as well as the $50,000 prize.

This year's Clash was won by Jeff Gordon, who drives the rainbow-colored, No. 24 Chevrolet Monte Carlo sponsored by DuPont Racing.

Although he started last in the 14-car field, he wound up beating Rusty Wallace's Ford Thunderbird, which is sponsored by Miller Racing and runs under the No. 2, by .130 seconds, or almost two car lengths.

Gordan, who is viewed as a heavy contender for the Wiston Cup, averaged 188.376 mph during the 20-lap race.

The victory is Gordon's second in the Clash. Wallace finished second, and Dale Earnhardt, driving the No. 3 Goodwrench Ford, finished

third, thwarting his hopes for a seventh Clash title.

Terry Labonte, driver of the Kellogg's Chevrolet, collected $30,000 for winning the first 10lap segment, but finished sixth overall.

Next week, the drivers will compete in the first race of the Winston Cup series. The series, which consists of 32 Sunday races, takes place at tracks across America, including Dover Downs International Speedway in Delaware and the Pocono Raceway.

Drivers are awarded points depending on their performance in the races, with the Cup going to the driver amassing the most points.

The 1996 Winston Cup was won by Labonte, who narrowly defeated the 1995 champion Gordon by a margin of only 37 points.

This year's Daytona 500 pole was awarded to rookie Mike Skinner, who drives the No. 31 Chevrolet sponsored by Lowe's Hardware Stores. Another

time trials, four more will be given to provisional starters based on the performances of last year's races, and one position will be held open for former Winston Cup champions who fail to qualify.

Chevrolet, a Monte Carlo driven by Steve Grissom, won a spot on the outside of the first row. Skinner and Grissom are the only two drivers to clinch starting positions in the 500. Positions three through 30 will be determined by two 125rnile races on Thursday, Feb. 20.

Eight spots behind those will revert to the speeds from the

Daytona International Speedway houses a 2.5rnile long track on which the drivers typically approach 190 miles per hour. Drivers must complete 200 laps around the track in order to be in contention for the Winston Cup championship. Last year's Daytona winner was Dale Jarrett, driver of the Quality Care Ford.

In addition to hosting this weekend's race, the Speedway will welcome drivers on Sunday, July 6. The next race in the series is the Goodwrench 500, which will take place Sunday, Feb 23 at the North Carolina Motor Speedway.

Eaglesfacemanytoughdecisionsasfreeagencyperiodbegins

by Jim Martin sports editor

After the Eagles' season ended in defeat to the San Francisco 49ers, coach Ray ~Jiodes vowed he would improve his team during the off season.

The fi{st part of this process begins on Saturday, Feb. 15, when the free agency period begins.

The Eagles will be free to talk to players like Brett Perriman, Neil Smith, Chester McGlockton, Eric Metcalf and any other free agents they are interested in.

The Eagles have many tough calls to make in free agency.

Although they have many holes to fill, the Eagles will not be able to fill them all with free agents because of the salary cap.

The difficult part is deciding

which holes they are going to fill with free agents and which holes they will fill with draft choices.

Anybody who watched the Eagles this year knows they will never win a Super Bowl with their current group of players.

Let us first take a look at their offense.

The Eagles do not look like they will make any moves at the quarterback position. The team seems comfortable with the prospect of starting either Ty Detmer or Rodney Peete.

If the Eagles do not trade running-back Ricky Watters, they will once again have an excellent backfield in Watters and fullback Kevin Turner.

One player the Eagles might be looking to trade is running back Charlie Garner, whom they could use as trade bait to move up in the draft.

Now comes the worst part about the Eagles: their offensive line.

The offensive line has been a

weak spot for the Eagles for the past ten years.

They will be looking to add at least one or two major free agent additions to strengthen their line. The Eagles might be looking at players like Minnesota's Randall McDaniel, who has been a ProBowl player for the past seven or eight years.

They will also be looking to add a speedy wide receiver to their receiving corps. Although Irving Fryar had a career year and Chris T. Jones blossomed into a good player, the Eagles lacked a speedy wide receiver who could give them a consistent deep threat. Players such as Perriman will be among the receivers available.

Although rookie-tight-end James Dunn was very inconsistent, it will be a major surprise if they add another tight end.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Eagles also have some tough decisions to make. Do they resign defensive end

William Fuller or go after a younger, better DE like Neil Smith?

They also desperately need another defensive tackle. While All-pro players such as McGlockton and Gilbert will be available, the 1997 draft is projected to be filled with many good defensive lineman, so the Eagles could go with a draft pick to fill that hole.

At linebacker, the Eagles are set with William Thomas but they have to decide if they want to go with young starters James Willis and Ray Farmer. Players such as Steelers linebacker Chad Brown are available if the Eagles decide to go another route.

Although they did not perform up to expectations, the Eagles are set at cornerback with Bobby Taylor and Troy Vincent. Safety Brain Dawkins looks like a future All-Pro. However, the Eagles have to decide if they want to keep veteran leader Michael Zordich, who was a liability in

pass coverage, at strong safety, or if they want to go with a younger and faster player who will do a better job against the pass.

On special teams, a very sore spot for many Eagles fans, the Eagles could be looking to replace kicker Gary Anderson and might also be looking to bring in someone like Eric Metcalf, who could return punts and kickoffs, as well as play running back and slot receiver.

It is obvious this off-season is a very big one for the Eagles. They took a step back last season and cannot afford to do the same this season.

Look for the Eagles to sign one or two All-Pro caliber free agents along with two or three lesser priced free agents who will come in and contribute.

The one thing working in the Eagles' favor is that they have considerably more money under the salary cap than most teams. Let us just hope they take that money and put it to good use.

Part one of a five-part series on health & fitness

Dietpills:notalwayswhatthe doctorordered

by Andrea Koch assistant copy editor

The newest craze for peopl_e who have trouble losing excessive weight is diet pills. But are these pills effective and safe?

Being overweight is a serious health problem. Risks include heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and certain types of cancer, according to the National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics.

Excess weight may be the result of unhealthy eating habits, low physical activity and metabolic rate and may also be hereditary.

Jill and Sue, two Cabrini students wishing to remain anonymous, are farniliar with the program Phen/Phen.

This program has two pillspondernin and adipex - which suppress appetite and elevate the metabolic rate.

Jill went to her family doctor when she wanted to lose weight. She had to take several blood tests, which checked for a thyroid or cholesterol problem.

The doctor prescribed a onemonth supply of these pills for

Jill. These pills are considered a drug, only available by prescription and illegal to dispense without one.

Although these pills reduce her hunger, Jill must eat healthy and exercise to lose weight.

Jane Malyn, a registered dietitian, said the end result of the pills usually are negative. Malyn was at the health fair sponsored by Thomas Jefferson University Hospital on Tuesday, Feb. 4 in the Widener Center gathering area.

"They may lose weight in the short run but gain it back in the long run," Malyn said.

"When you lose weight fast, you lose water and body mass as opposed to fat tissue, which is your ultimate goal. The weight you tend to regain is fat, which results in a 'fatter' you in the end," Malyn said.

Sue was on the Phen/Phen program for three months last year and lost 35 pounds.

Sue said you may gain three to five pounds after the program because your body is adjusting to the new body weight.

Sue believes anyone can lose

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weight who is serious about it. "You must change to healthier eating habits and exercise regularly,"she said.

condition.

of each prescription, Jill has h e r weight checked and

At the end some more tests taken by her doctor. From this point, the doctor can re-fill the prescription or choose not to, depending on the patient's health

Although Jill has been taking the pills since September, she said taking the pills for more than three months can affect your heart. That is why the doctor visits are important and patients must be monitored carefully.

Jill also lost 35 pounds on Phen/Phen. "The program is excellent but it's not for people IO or 15 pounds overweight," Jill said. "If you're serious, you'll keep it off. You must work at it, like anything else you do," Jill said.

Side effects from the pills include an increased heart rate, hyperactivity, which manifests itself with a lot of talking, possible loss of sleep and a dry mouth. "You tend to chew gum and drink fluids more frequently," Sue said.

Jill had nightmares. "I was being chased by crazy squirrels on campus," she said. Most of her nightmares consisted of animals chasing her. Sue did not report she had any type of nightmares.

Sue is one of the younger patients her doctor put on this program. The rest are adults in their 40s. Her doctor only has about four or five patients on Phen/Phen, according to Sue.

Sue was always involved i,1 athletics and ate healthy. She r as a healthy family history, but still she remained overweight for her proper health. This is when she turned to her family doctor for assistance to lose the excess weight.

Since the pills were a prescription for Sue, it was covered by her health insurance and cost $29 for a month's supply. The pills are given in supplies of one month, so that the doctor can monitor the patient's health changes.

These pills are for people who are more than 20 pounds overweight and who are willing to change their lifestyle and commit themselves to losing weight, Malyn said.

"We all want to win the lottery and be millionaires and pop a pill and be healthy, but unfortunately life doesn't work that way," said Malyn. "You must work hard, eat healthy and exercise."

NOTABLES

0 On Saturday, Feb.8, first-year student Jen McGowan set a new Cabrini women's record in the high jump at the Widener University Invitational Meet.

0 The men's basketball team continued their excellent play of late by defeating Misericordia on Saturday, Feb.8, by the score of 59-53. Senior tri-captain Ken Skitek led the Cavs with 12 points and eight rebounds. Sophomore center Cory Miller also chipped in with 12 points. With the victory, the Cavs have improved their record to 10-2 in the PAC and 12-6 overall as they are currently on a six game winning streak.

0 Senior captain Megan Dillon continues to lead the women's basketball team and the country in assists, as she is averaging 7 .5 assists per game. Dillon has become the Lady Cavs all-time leader in assists, steals and rebounds this season.

0 The track and field team will be participating in the Haverford University Invitational Meet on Saturday, Feb. 15.

0 Sophomore center Melissa Posse is currently second in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference in both scoring and rebounds. Posse is averaging 23.9 points per game and 10.8 rebounds per game. 1......-

by Jim Martin sports editor

The women's basketball team continued to wipe out the rest of the Pennsylvania

• Athletic Conference on Saturday,_.: Feb. 8. as they crushed ~~)"Jedd-Mercy by the score df 79-51.

The Lady Cavs continued their dominance as they breezed to this easy win.

The game was never in doubt as the Lady Cavs jumped on Gwynedd-Mercy from the start.

Sophomore center Melissa Posse continued her excellent play by leading the Lady Cavs with 26 points. Posse is currently the leading scorer on the team. averaging over 20 points

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The women's basketball team continued their spectacular season by defeating Gwynedd-Mercy by the score of 79-51. The win raised their record to 18-2 overall and 13-0 in the PAC.

a game.

Sophomore guard Janice Egan also chipped in with 18 points.

"We're playing with a lot of confidence,., Egan said, "and as long ~s we continue to play that way, then we' 11 be difficult to beat."

'After losing the PAC last

year, the Lady Cavs are focusing all of their attention on recapturing the PAC title.

"We're practicing hard every day because we know the only way we're going to win the PAC is through hard work and determination," senior shooting guard Kelly Kempton said.

With the win over GwyneddMercy, the Lady Cavs improved their record to 18-2 overall and 13-0 in the PAC.

If the Lady Cavs finish the season undefeated in the PAC, they will host the PAC championship tournament.

Their main competition looks like it will come from Alvernia College, who is in first place in the North division of the PAC with a 12-0 record.

"It's very important to the team that we host the PAC championships because we have not lost at home yet this season," Egan said.

The Lady Cavs are starting to see the return of some players who have been out with injuries such as junior forward Nicole Johnson.

With two games left in the regular season, the PAC championships are ,cheduled to tart on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

Track team overcomes sour weather during Widener meet

by Gavin Mirigliani assistant perspectives editor

While most Cabrini students pulled the covers up over their heads and watched the snow fall outside their dorm windows, the track team was competing on the snowy morning of Saturday. Feb. 8.

However, bad weather was not the only concern for the track team this past weekend, as they were up against top ranked schools.

The meet was held at Widener University with Albright and Delaware State Universities also participating in the meet.

Sophomore John Colmon ran in the 55-meter dash and also participated in the long jump.

The weather did play a key factor in the meet, as the 55-meter dash starting line and finishing line were inside the building, but the momentum of the runners pulled them out into the open air.

Colmon injured his hamstring from having his momentum carry him out into the cold air. Colmon. who was the only runner from the team to make it to nationals last year, was disappointed with having placed third in the 55-meter dash.

"I was not happy with my performance, although there were a lot of power house schools

there. Coach told the team that you cannot win them all but that is not how I feel,., Colmon said.

Throughout the entire meet, the cold snowy wind was blowing in the faces of the runners. Bursting from the track's starting position, the runners faced a wall of wind that pulled an immense weight behind them.

Coach Tom O'Hora kept his players out of the relays and focused on getting them to qualify for the East Coast Athletic Championships (ECAC).

O'Hora said he is gearing up his team for back-to-back meets against Haverford College and Albright University.

So far, there have been five members of the team who have qualified for the ECAC championships. These members are junior James Williams, Colmon, and first-year students Will Wright, Miguel Williams and James Stergis, who were all part of a great recruiting class brought in by O'Hora.

One of the high points of the meet was when first-year student Jen McGowan broke the high jump record.

Although the team was satisfied with their performances, they said they were looking forward to doing better in their next meet at Haverford College.

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Senior captain Megan Dillon gets ready to inbound the ball in the Lady Cavs 79-51 victory over Gwynedd-Mercy College on Saturday, Feb. 8. Their record improved to 13-0 in the PAC. Dillon leads the country in assists, averaging 7.5 per game.