Sept. 18, 1997 Issue 03 Loquitur

New advances in handicap accessibility

by Jennifer Nespoli staff writer

It has been said that you can not understand a man unless you have walked a mile in his shoes.

The same can be applied to Cabrini students.

It is hard to understand what a student in a wheelchair must go through on campus unless you have ridden in their chair.

New renovations on campus have been made in response to the complaints and suggestions of students with disabilities.

The most noticeable change on campus is the new ramp between the Widener Center and Founder's Hall. Stairs used to occupy the space where the ramp now resides.

Instead of going up the steep

driveway next to Founder's Hall, which meant dealing with opcoming traffic, students, like senior Michelle Pfeffer, can now take the alternate route and use the new ramp to access the building.

The pathways leading from the main road to the houses have also been improved.

Other changes on campus have been smoothed over. Steep and narrow sidewalks have been leveled off and rails ·have been installed on the edges of the sidewalks to prevent'. wheelchairs from rolling off.

Dixon House, where Pfeffer resides, now has an automatic door that is operated in the same way as the doors in Founder's Hall.

'Tm pleased that the college

addressed my concerns during the construction and made changes," Pfeffer said.

Last year, Pfeffer was invited to sit.on the Accessibility Council. She was asked to write an "item by item list to let the staff know where they were lacking," according to Dr. Ray Matzelle, registrar.

Her suggestions were taken into consideration and the appropriate repairs were made.

As a result of last year's Accessibility Committee, a series of improvements were made in the newly-renovated Founder's Hall.

Cla'ssrooms were designed with handicapped students in mind.

New stations in the computer labs offer access to students with wheelchairs.

The tables installed in the labs are higher than usual, and they allow plenty of room wheelchairs to fit underneath.

The rest rooms were modified to have wider doorways and bigger stalls.

Classrooms were designed to have more space for wheelchairs to maneuver.

A new van service is available this year, Tri-County Transit, which is handicap-accessible.

Follow-ups were made this week with Pfeffer to determine if the changes are adequate.

While spending time with Pfeffer, it became obvious to administrators just how difficult it is to maneuver around campus in a wheelchair.

"They have a much different view of the world,'' Dr. Thomas

Boeke, academic dean, said.

After studying Pfeffer's reactions to the changes, administrators were able to tell how successful the renovations were.

"Our most important source of information has been to talk to the handicapped students themselves," Boeke said.

He is continuing to look for avenues of improvement.

"I think that we should always be vigilant to serving all the needs of our students," Boeke said.

''It's important to try to put yourself in the position that they find themselves in," Boeke said.

Even though the changes are essentially finished, administrators are still working to make improvements on the renovations.

A long trek home for first-year students

- by Nicole Klimas staff writer

The parking situation on Cabrini's campus has garnered much attention and criticism in the past year.

Lately there have been more cars on campus than there are spaces allotted for both residents and commuters, first~yearstudents.

After several problems and complaints with parking last semester, the college has been forced to create a solution to the parking problem.

Their answer is to have all firstyear resident and commuter students use the Sullivan Lot at Valley Forge Military Academy. •

Parking at the Sullivan Lot may have eliminated some problems with parking for upperclassmen,but it has also created a vast new array of problems, mainly involving issues of safety among students.

The lot at Valley Forge has no lighting nor a phone which students can use in case of an emergency.

The shuttle back to Cabrini also runs sporadically and stops running after 12a.m.

First-year student Kelli Duffy said, "I waited over half an hour past the time the shuttle was scheduledto pick up students at the Sullivan Lot. I finally decided I was tired of wait~ ing and walked back to campus from the lot."

If students cannot trust the schedule given to them.

What are students also supposed to do after 12 am. when the shuttle stops running? According to Public Safety,any student can contact Public Safety and they will be happy to transport you back to campus.

First-year students Amanda DiGiorgio and Katie Valerio were forced to walk home one night after midnight because they had missed the last shuttle back to campus.

"I really don't care about the fact that we had to wallc, I was more upset about the fact that it was extremely dark and it's not safe for two girls to walk alone at night," DiGiorgio said.

"I don't think it's fair that firstyear students can't park their cars on campus. We were told that even as freshmen we would be allowed to park on campus. If I had known last year that I would have had to park at the Sullivan Lot I would have de-

Residents are not the only people complaining about the parking situation. Commuters as well have their own problems involving parking.

"Parking is a big problem at this school. I think it is very unfair to penalize students for parking situations that are unavoidable.

''If there are no spots open students are forced to create a spot. As a commuter I have had to park on the grdSS and in other spots to be able to get to class on time," Commuter and first-year student Heather Stinger said,

Not all students are complaining about the parking situation.

"I've found that more parking is available now that first-year students aren't permitted to park on campus," sophomore Christine Aldorasi said.

Sophomore Gilda Zoccola reiterated Aldorasi's comments and

muter or resident. ing spaces will alleviate all the parkcided not to bring a car lo campus," added that "it is no where near as According to Public Safety, any ing problems. \ \ Valerio said. difficult to find parking by the cars with first-year stickers found If not, the school has decided\that Parking may have alleviated dorms as it was last year." parked on campus receive a $15 next year first-year students willhot some of the parking problems for Another problem that arose out ticket. With each additional offense be permitted to bring cars to c~upperclassmen, but complaints still of the parking issue is how to distin- the fine increases. pus. fill the hallways. guish residentsfrom commuters and Students who are also parked in Not allowing first-year students

''I think the school has been un- first-year students from upperclass- illegal spots or create their own also to have cars on campus is a sensitive fair about the parking. Last year I men. receive a ticket and fine. ,.,, issue with students, especially for payed for a guaranteed spot, which According to the Student Devel- According to Student DevelQp- those who live far from home. It was always taken by guests and opmentOffice, all first-year resident ment, once the SPARc complex i~ may even be a deciding factor in commuters. I received parking tick- and commuter students, have the completed in the spring, 125 addi-·\ their choice of a cqllege. ets totalling $150 because I could same sticker. Upperclassmen and tional parking spaces will be creat- \ not get the spot I was promised,"ju- commuters have larger stickers and ed. nior Ami Pet!_tte_~~~--___ _ __ they state whether they are a

park-

photo by Stacey Caiazzo Allison Schnider awaits the shuttle to take her back from Sullivan Lot to campus.

Alifeofdevotionendsafter87 years

by Karin Letcher staff writer

"I cannot breathe," Sunita Kumar, a close friend of Mother Teresa, confirmed the final words of Mother Teresa according to the "Philadelphia Daily News."

The health of Mother Teresa had long been fragile. She suffered two heart attacks and malaria during her last years.

With the world still grieving the unexpected death of Princess Diana, another shock·,came recently with the passing of Mother Teresa. On Friday, Sept. 5, Mother Teresa succumbed to a heart attack at the age of 87.

She stepped down as leader of the Missionaries of Charity Order in March of this year due to illness.

In a predominately Hindu nation, India broke tradition by holding a state funeral on Saturday, Sept. 13 for Mother Teresa.

Twenty-three countries· were represented at the funeral. It was held in the 12,000-seat Netaji Indoor Stadium. First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton attended, as well as India's Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral.

After a small and private burial, Mother Teresa's final resting place became a converted room in the Missionaries of Charity Order in Calcutta.

In the days preceding the funeral,

thousands of mourners lined the streets in 95 degree heat to view her open casket in the St. Thomas Catholic Church of Calcutta.

Mother Teresa was born in Albania in 1910 as Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu.

She moved to India at the age of 18 and taught at. St. Mary's High School in Calcutta for 17 years.

In 1950 she founded the Missionaries of Charity order. She believed it was a calling from Jesus "to serve him among the poorest of poor."

WelJ over 500 schools, convents, orphanages, hospices and shelters have been set up by her order in more than 120 countries.

Among them is one of the first homes for people with AIDS.

Locally, the Philadelphia Archdiocese claims two Missionaries of Charity established organizations.. One, the Gift of Mary House, is an AIDS hospice in Chester.

The other, in Norristown,js a convent near St. Patrick's parish.

Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. All of the prize money she received was given to her charities.

During her 500 lifetime missions, Mother Teresa nurtured the poor, the hurt and the unwanted. She traveled to Ethiopia to help feed the hungry. She

aided the radiation victims of Chernobyl. She pulled the poor out of the gutters in Calcutta.

Although she was considered by many to be a living saint, there were criticisms. There were those who disagreed with her strong stance against abortion.

She spoke of abortion as "the greatest evil of today."

Critics questioned how she could hold such a view after seeing and hearing the struggles of the numerous forgotten chi1dren.

Despite these criticisms, reactions to Mother Teresa's death came in the form of praises.

According to "The Philadelphia Inquirer," Pope John Paul II said, "With courage, she defended life - she served every human being by always promoting dignity and respect."

"The Philadelphia Inquirer" quoted Gujral, who said, "Hers was a life devoted to bring love, peace, and joy to people whom the world generally shuns."

Local and student reactions extended those set forth by the world leaders.

Sister Diane Olmstead, MSC, a Missionary Sister of the Sacred Heart said, "She was definitely a holy woman. She bad a clear vision of what God wanted her to do."

Olmstead had the opportunity to work in Mother Teresa's communities for a

year and a half, from 1974 to 1975. She met and spoke with Mother Teresa in both London and Rome.

Olmstead feels that since Mother Teresa has died, she is finally one with God. In dying, she has achieved her greatest possible joy.

''The God that she met in disguise of the poor, she finally meets face-toface;" Olmstead said.

In general, _students believe that an honorable role model has been lost for all the generations.

"I think the world lost a good example to young people.

"She was a spiritual icon who was loved and admired by all," senior Michelle Mcllvaine said,

Junior Megan Dougherty feels her death is especially sorrowful because it came immediately after the passing of Princess Diana.

''I couldn't believe that two great females died within a week of one another," Dougherty said.

Junior Michelle Tholey helped to sum up many of the students' sentiments.

"It was very admirable and courageous that she chose to devote her entire life to helping those less fortunate," Tholey said.

Club fair leads the way to new progress

By Erica McGee staff writer

Students who attended the annual club fair with the hopes of snagging a Y-100 key chain or bwnper sticker were left empty-handed when radio station representatives failed to show up.

Despite the failure of the radio-giants appearance, students still had a chance to explore the differentclubs of Cabrini.

Tiris year's fair brought back most .of the same clubs from last year with the exception of one new club.

The Latino and Friends Club is a new addition to the club fair.

The club was established last semester and has recently got the approvaland recognitionfrom the Student GovernmentAssociation.

The club's first event will be held in the Xavier Great Room and will feature an internationalbuffet.

So far, more than 40 students have signed up for the club.

Junior Vivian Benitez, secretary of the club, said, "Anyone who is interestedin the Spanish culture is wel-

According to Benitez, you do not have to come from a Latino background to join the club.

Other clubs feanrredwere the CampusActivitiesProgramming board, SGA, history club, 89.1 WYBF-FM, campus ministry and the accountingassociation.

The history club will be meetingmonthly to plan trips of interest for the members.

The club will establish an executive board within the next couple of weeks.

Campus ministry's goal this year is to involve the whole student body and get more first-year students involved.

According to sophomore Diane Soto, campus ministry has not been successfulin the past, but she hopes to get more first-year students involved so they can establish a base for the club.

Soto thinks the reason for campus ministry's failures in the past is lack of promotion for the club. However, she is confidentthat this year will be different.

The CAP board was successful in signing up both first students students and upperclassmen.

According to CAP presidentAngela Palazzone, they have no problem attracting students because they orga-

come to join." nize all of the fun things on campus.

photo by Stacey Caiazzo Students sign up tor the Latino Club during the club fair held on Thurs• day, Sept. 11.

What's Happening

During the week of Sept. 19 - Sept. 26

FRIDAY

0 Casino Casino night is Friday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. in the WCGA. Call the student activities office for more information at ext. 8407

0, Big Bro/Sis Weekend

Big Brother/Sister weekend runs from Friday1 Sept. 19 to Sunday, Sept. 21. Join in all the activities.

SATURDAY

0 Soccer

The women's soccer team plays Beaver College Saturday, Sept. 20 at home at 1 p.m.

0 Movie

"Jerry Maguire" will be featured at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 on the Commons.

SUNDAY

0 Trip

Join in on a trip to the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Sunday, Sept. 21. See the student activities office for more information.

0 Volleyball

The Volleyball team plays College of Notre Dame at 1 p.m. at home. Go support the Cavs.

TUESDAY

0 Lecture.Series

The Changing Faces of America Lecture Series presents "Multiculturalism and Democratic Education" from 4:30 - 6 p.m. in the , Widener Center Lecture Hall.

Last Week in the World of News

by Becky Raetsch news editor

NRA advocate: Heston

9/12

Hollywood star Charlton Heston is now an advocate for the National Rifle Association.

Heston said during a debut speech on Thursday, Sept. 11 how he defended the second amendment. Heston believes tb·e right to bear arms is not archaic.

"It's not an outdated, dusty idea some old, dead white guys dreamed up in fear of the redcoats. No, it's just an essential a liberty today as it was in 1776," Heston said.

In May, Heston was elected by a close vote to his first NRA official position.

A large display ad·of Heston. for the NRA was published Thursday, Sept. 11, in the New York Times.

AIDS drops one position

9/12

Accidents replace AIDS in the leading cause of death among the nation's younger age groups.

The government is opti-

mistic that the deadly disease is doing nothing but slowing down among Americaps.

AIDS is now the secondleading cause. of death for Americans between the ages of 25 and 44. The cause of this is the 26 percent drop overall of the disease, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Female Air Force fighter dies

9/13

Capt. Amy Svoboda was the first female Air Force fighter to die in an accident during pilot error. Her A-10 jet nose-dived into the Arizona desert in May. On Friday, Sept. 12, the Air Force announced that statistic. Svoboda, 29, an Air Force graduate lost "situational awareness."

Money awarded to grieving family

9/13

The family of Ruth Simmons, 80, was awarded $10. 7 million because Simmons contracted gangrene and later died, from the Kern

Manor Nursing Home. The lawsuit went on to say how Simmons had to have her foot amputated and the family was suing for negligence. The gangrene set in from Simmons not being bathed in two days, records show. Kern Manor Nursing home is planning to appeal.

Prisoner released 9/14

Iran released an imprisoned American, on Saturday, Sept. 13. Joseph Morris Jr., 38, was put in an Iran prison two years ago for illegally entering the country. Morris entered Iran through Pakistan. No other details were released about the case.

Calcutta visit 9/14

First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton visited a Calcutta orphanage Saturday, Sept. 13 founded by the late Mother Teresa after attending Mother Teresa's state funeral.

Shishu Bhavan orphanage is home to 436 children and founded in 1956. The children welcomed Clinton by singing songs in English and

PublicSafety

Incidents reported by public safety during the dates from Sept. 12 to Sept. 14, 1997.

Suspicious Activity 9/12

A suspicious male was seen walking around Sullivan House late at night on Sept. 12, asking various questions to unsuspecting female residents of the house. He was immediately escorted off of Cabrini's campus by a public safety officer after they were notified by a phone call.

Disorderly Conduct 9/12

A student discharged a fire extinguisher in Lanshe House late on Friday, Sept. 12. Public safety responded to the situation and secured the area. Actions were taken against the student to develop a safer environment for the other students.

waving- small U.S. flags. Clinton was one of dozens of foreign dignitaries and relig1 ous leaders who visited Calcutta to bid their final respects to Mother Teresa. Later, Clinton visited with Mother Teresa's successor, Sister Nirmala at the charity headquarters.

33 Suspected dead 9/15

Nine Americans and 24 Germans aboard military planes have been reported missing. The C-141 with nine aboard, which was flying cargo from Ascension Island to Namibia was supposed to return Saturday to the island, but is presumed to have crashed into the German plane holding 24 passangers, along the coast of Angola.

No distress calls were made of any kind, by ships, plane,s or by satellites.

Two South African search planes flew to Namibia and a mobile air team was sent to Windhoek, officials said.

A second German air force aircraft was sent to follow en route to search for clues.

Criminal Trespass 9/12

Public safety responded to a call in Woodcrest regarding a person who was banned from campus who was visiting a resident. The suspect was told to leave and is not permitted b-ack on campus. People were advised to notify public safety if need be.

Vandalism 9/14

A resident of Woodcrest reported vandalism on their property to public safety on Sept. 14. Public safety investigated the incident. No further details were given.

Water Leak 9/14

There was a water leak in Casey House on Sept. 14. Public safety and physical plant were notified of the situation.

New events on campus to arrive soon

Melissa Lessig staff writer

The whirlwind paused for a night of fun and hopes of cash flow for Cabrini students.

The Blizzard of Bucks was a new event the campus activities and programming board brought to the Cabrini students with hopes of success.

On Friday Sept. 12, the TVstyle game show extravaganza took place in the Widener Center gathering area.

The game consisted of 12 contestants competing in three rounds of goofy and wacky stunts for cash prizes, T-shirts, and a chance to win $500 in the final round.

The finalist then tackled the incredible money machine, a tall plexi-glass octagon-shaped cylinder with money overflowing inside of the machine.

Gary Rupacz, a first-year student, had thirty seconds to grab all the cash possible striving towards the $500. Rupacz won $101.

Angela Palazzone, CAP chair, felt the event was extremely successful

Approximately 50 people attended the Blizzard of Bucks and everyone had a great and fun time.

Palazzone said the CAP board was thinking of possibly bringing the event back in the spring semester because of its great outcome.

Palazzone said, "It went very well. It was really funny and we had a lot of fun."

Palazzone wants all of the weekend events planned for the Cabrini students to be successful and enjoyable.

"We want people to come out and support us. It is a lot of hard work and we try to do our best," Palazzone said

The CAP boards' intentions are to provide the students with fun and exciting events throughout the year, such as the Blizzard of Bucks.

The board works as a whole to get input from the students and speak for the students.

Each year we see what goes well and what is successful with the students and repeat those events,." Palazzone said.

The Blizzard of Bucks proved a great success with the students, allowing the CAP board to feel good with this accomplishment.

As long as students are having fun and realize these events are offered to them specifically for their enjoyment, the CAP board feels satisfied, according

to Palazzone.

The Blizzard of Bucks was just one demonstration of the varied events offered to the Cabrini students.

Bingo is held every Thursday night. The infamous haunted house will occur in October.

The Fall Gala will be arriving before students realize.

The board also offers trips to the city of Philadelphia for sporting events as well as cultural events.

There is a plethora of activities presented to the students by the CAP board and the students can easily dispose of their boredom.

The CAP board readily accepts input and advice form the Cabrini students.

That is the basis for their decisions on activities and events.

If you would like to get involved with the CAP board, they meet every Monday at 10 p.m. in the student activities office or you can contact Emma Legge, director of student activities, at x8407.

If you missed the incredible fun and excitement of the Blizzard of Bucks, do not worry.

The CAP board has plenty of interesting and fun-filled events planned for you.

Grossberg's baby trial postponed to a later date

by Jennifer Kietur news editor

The infant son of Amy Grossberg and Brian Peterson Jr. was stillborn according to the court papexs filed by defense attorneys for Grossberg in her murder case.

The medical experts that found this information have remained unnamed. The defense claims the baby died of stress suffered in the womb.

This information does not have the same findings of Adrienne Sekla-Perlman, assistant state medical examiner.

In March Sekla-Perlman determined the baby was born alive and died from multiple skull fractures.

If Grossberg and Peterson are convicted first degree murder they could face the death penalty.

Last November their infant son was found in a garbage bin outside a motel in Newark, New Jersey.

Grossberg's lawyers included the new information in a court filing.

The attorneys are concerned as to whether or not Deputy Attorney General Peter Letang violated a gag order when he spoke to a New Jersey newspaper.

Prosecutors claim that Letang did not violate the gag order. They said it was for a personality profile and the case was not discussed.

However, Grossberg's attorneys watched the interview and focused on a section which said:

"Tests found that the baby was born with a rare brain disease called schizencephaley, but pr.osecutors have said the disease did not contribute to death."

Defense attorneys have disputed that in their new conclusion "the baby suffered stress in utero, which resulted in the child being stillborn "

It was already known by Letang that the baby's brain literally was split into two unconnected pieces by the schizencephaley with which it was born.

According to the Associated Press, the disease can cause epilepsy and mental re-

tardation but would not immediately cause death in a newborn, according to Marvin Fishman, professor of pediatrics and neurology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

Although schizencephaley is listed on the baby's death certificate, it is not the cause of death.

Grossberg's attorneys want Letang to be found in contempt or to be disqualified.

If he is disqualified, they would like Robert Gottlieb to be reinstated for violating the gag order by allowing Grossberg to appear on 20/20 last

June.

The Superior Court trial is expected to last six to eight weeks and is scheduled to begin on May 4, 1998.

Both Grossberg and Peterson are with their families out on $300,000 bail.

photo by Stacey Caiazzo

First-year student Gary Rupacz wins $101 at the Blizzard of Bucks game sponsored by CAP board on Friday, Sept. 12, 1997.

''Sell Out'' with I

By Colleen Ehrle arts & entertainment editor

No doubt 1997 marks the breakthrough for the ska-band Reel Big Fish. Their single and video for the song "'Sell Out" has and still continues to receive heavy rotation on radio stations nationwide and MTV.

'Turn the Radio Off," their second fulllength GD, has done well on College Music Journal and has reached number 57 on Billboard magazine's Top 200 album charts. Their EP"Keep Your Receipt," which was released this past July, has also been successful.

In fact, major league baseball team the Florida Marlins have been using Reel Big Fish's song "Trendy" as their theme song because of the intro, which goes "Everybody's doin' the fish, yeah, yeah, yeah ''

Since the release of "Turn the Radio Off" in August 1996, they toured with the following acts : the Toasters, Let's Go Bowling, Goldfinger, Cherry Poppin Daddies, Di- . nosaur Jr., The Mighty

Reel Big Fish will play at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia on Thursday night, Sept. 18

cause they become too popular, thus selling out to commercial success.

'There is no way to avoid this type of fan from disowning you once you become played on the radio.

Obviously, we do not want to loose our older fans because we now get airplay.

However, we are not going to hold them back if they feel too many people like our music and it's not cool now. They aren't true fans if they have that kind of attitude," said Werts. "Each one of us are only living on about $500 a month. So we have a ways to go before we actually 'Sell Out."'

That $500 does not go to far because all the band members, except Werts, have huge telephone bills to pay trying to maintain their long-distance relationships with their serious girlfriends from home.

After they finish up their U.S. dates in October, they will join the Warped Tour inAustralia and Japan.

Reel Big Fish wiU play the Electric Factory in Philadelphia tonight, Sept. 18. MXPX and Save Ferris are the opening acts. Tickets cost$12. Mighty Bosstones, No Doubt and shock-rockers Kiss.

for only $10.25 a ticket. will not compromise. They have actually walked off stage in mid-set at a few shows because the crowd would not cooperate with their

This summer they policy of non-violence. performed with the

Reel Big Fish has developed Warped Tour and are this attitude from first hand expecurrently headlining a rience by attending punk and bunch of dates through- hardcore shows in which there is out the United States. rampant meshing and also by

Reel Big Fish have fun with satire by finding humor in particular subjects, namely: the quest to become a huge rock star, impressing the opposite sex and keeping up with trends and being cool.

The single "Sell Out" is a written satire about the attitude of individuals who stop liking or following a particular artist or band be-

However, not so watching the activity from the long ago, Reel Big Fish stage at their own shows. could be heard playing photo from "Turn the Radio Off" 'Toe concert scene for standcovers of '80s pop Tavis Werls, bassist for ing-room only shows is many songs in clubs in their Reel Big Fish times wild and unruly," said Tavis home town of Orange '' __________ Werts, trumpet player. County, California.

'Toe people who we can

Reel Big Fish have It's quite a de- see from the stage at our only been together in shows are basically made up their present lineup for pressing site to of two groups-young girls about three years. watch people cry- and hardcore guys that are too In addition, they are all ing in front of you rowdy and want to initiate fairly young in age. moshing and crowd surfing. The group consists of: because they just These groups do not usually Aaron Barrett, 22, vo- got kicked in the mesh well together." cals and guitar; Grant head.

"It's quite depressing to Barry, 20, trombone; watch people crying in front Andrew Gonzales, 24, of you while your playing bedrums; Scott Klopfeu- ' ' cause they just got kicked in stein, 20, trumpet and vocals; Dan Regan, 20, the head. We play so everyone trombone; Tavis.Werts, 20, trumpet and Matt can have fun and enjoy themselves, not for Wong, 22, bass. people to get hurt," Werts said.

The musical influences are quite diverse

Some of the band members have actually among these seven musicians, ranging from witnessed their girlfriends suffering from rap, jazz, '50s R&B, ska/punk and the uni- such encounters, which has brought the prob- versa! favorite, '80s pop music. lem closer to home.

Fans of Reel Big Fish do not expect any Their positive attitude is reflected in their chaotic moshing festivals when attending songwriting approach. Instead of the angsttheir shows. This is an issue in which the band ridden styles of many popular artists today,

The Electric Factory is located at 8th and Willow streets.

ABC leads networks with new fall programming

by Nick Levandusky staff writer

Fall has arrived and so has a new set of evening programs. ABC heads all the networks with the most new shows at 11, followed by NBC with seven,. CBS with six, and Fox comes in with orily four new shows to offer its viewing audience. _

ABC

"Timecop" can be seen on Monday at 8 p.m. This spaceaged cop show entails a lot of time travel and incorporates the duties of a cop as we would know today.

"Soul Man," starring Dan Aykroyd is about a widowed minister who must take care of his four energy-filled children. This show airs on Tuesdays at 8 p.m.

At 8:30 on Tuesday nights viewers can relax to a new comedy about perhaps one of the most mismatched couples on TV. The show is called "Over the Top," and it stars Tim Curry and Annie Potts.

Also on Tuesday nights stick around for "Hiller and Diller." This comedy stars two men common to making people laugh, Kevin Nealon (Hiller) and Richard Lewis (Diller). The two are TV comedy~writing partners as wen as best friends.

Shifting to Wednesday nights at 8:30, viewers will see the show "Dharma and Greg."

It is described as an off-beat romantic comedy. We will see just how off-beat and romantic of a comedy it is after its debut.

"Nothing Sacred" airs on Thursday at 8 p.m. Kevin Anderson stars as the unconventional priest, who has a knack for touching people's souls.

At 9 p.m. on Thursday "Cracker" can be seen. It stars Robert Pastorelli as a psychologist who works as a criminologist. He has a talent of reading the minds of criminals.

Remember "I Dream of Jeannie?" Well, here is a show like it, but with a twist. "You Wish" can be seen on Friday nights at 9 Tune in to see what the twist is all about.

Start the week on Sundays at 8:30 p.m. with Jenny McCarthy on her new show, "Jenny." The comedy is about a young woman who inherits her father's home in Hollywood. She attempts to gain glamour, adventure and employment all at the same time.

On Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. watch for "Built to Last." This family comedy reflects on the times of Royale Watkins who plays himself.

Fred Savage makes his return to TV as a young man who is attempting to climb the ladder in the corporate world in "Working." The show is on Wednesday nights at 9:30.

ins and outs of being a con man.

Also this fall watch for "Sleepwalkers." A show about a man who desires to communicate with his comatose wife. The show is on Saturdays at 9 p.tn.

CBS

Viewers can catch "George and Leo" at 9:30 p.m. on Monday nights. The show is about a recently married couple. The husband brings home his wife's father who as it turns out bas ties to the mob.

starring Gregory Hines, is about a man who is getting over his wife's death and trying to get

From the producers of 'The Simpsons," comes a new age comedy. "Teen Angel" is about a

"Union Square" can be seen on Thursdays at 8:30 p.m.

Monday nights at 10 p.m. examine the realationship between cops and citizens in "Brooklyn South." What you see may not be what you expect.

David Caruso ("NYPD Blue") returns to TV as a federal prose• cutor. "Michael Hayes" shows the dirty side of being a federal prosecutor in New York City.

"Dellaventura," starring Danny Aiello in his first TV series, follows the life of a private investagator. He works in New York City and is a decorated veteran police detective. The show

photo obtained from /ntemet Funny men, Richard Lewis and Kevin Nealon star in the ABC sitcom ''Hiller and Differ" at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays

back into the swing of things, keeping his son as his first priority. It airs Fridays at 9 p.m.

FOX

"Ally McBeal" airs on Mondays at 9 p.m. The show is abouta female attorney who is going through tough times trying to forget aboyfriend that she had since she was seven. She meets up with him again as a colleague at a law finn and does not hide her true feelings.

"Between Brothers" airing at 8:30 on Thursday nights follows the life of two brothers and their two best friends from- college, Kadeem Hardison stars in this sitcom.

teenager who looks out for his friends from above. It airs at 9:30 on Friday night.

On Saturdays be sure not to miss "C-16." This show entails the workings of the L.A. FBI office's major case squad. The squad is asked to deal with cases that the bureau finds most difficult.

'Total Security," by the same people who created "NYPD Blue," stars James Belushi. Enjoy the ex.perienceof high-tech security Saturdays at 9 p.m.

From the creators of "Caroline in the City" comes a down to earth comedy about a group of people who work and meet regularly at a restaurant in New York City.

"Veronica's Closet" starring Kristie Alley ("Cheers") is about a woman who is the leading ro-. mance expert and owner of "Veronica's Closet," a lingerie store. She leaves her womanizing husband to confront the charade she has put forth about her image.

A new crime drama will air on Fridays at 8 p.m. "Players" stars lce-T as a criminal who knows the

photo obtained by Internet Gregory Hines stars in his own show on Fridays at 9<p.m.on CBS comes on at 10 p.m. on Tuesdays.

Bronson Pinchot ("Perfect Strangers") make.s his return to TV, in the sitcom "Meego." He is an alien found by three children when his spaceship crashes into Earth. The show will be on Fridays at 8:30 p.m.

'The Gregory Hines Show,"

The next show at 9 p.m. on Thursday is about a teen crisis center in New York City. Damon Wayans created "413 Hope Street" and promises. that it will be a hit.

Lastlyt 'The Visitor" starring John Corbett can be seen at 8 p.m. on Friday. The show is about a pilot who crash lands a WW II plane in the mountains of Colorado. The catch is that he has not aged a day since his disappearance.

The new fall season has a lot in store. Some shows resemble others, and only the strong ones will survive.

Happy v1ewii1g ! ,

photo cilitained from Internet Jenny McCarthy stars in her own sitcom, uJenny,"Sunday nights at 8:30 on NBC.

photo obtained from Internet

"Victoria's Closet," starring Kristie Alley, airs Thursday nights at 9:30 on NBC

by Dina M. Tartaglia managing editor

Imagine stepping off of a plane into a whole new world. This world is full of warm, caring people, who greet you with a kiss on the cheek.

Ancient cathedrals, castles and aqueducts are just a few rnore highlights of this land.

Five Cabrini students were able to visit an ancient land fun of history and excitement.

Seniors Patrice Miller, Theresa Mc.Fadden, Mia Fitzgerald, junior Desiree Lacey and continuing education stu. dent Bonnie Sterlihg stepped off the plane which landed in Spain.

With the help of Dr. Cynthia Halpern, associate professor of Spanish, these five students were not only able to see luxuries of Spain, but also to practice the language they wish so greatly to not only understand, but to make their own.

"Visiting Spain brings all the pieces of the puzzle together," Halpern said.

Halpern said going to Spain actually pulls everything they have learned and read about in

Exploring Spain:

class together. These Spanish students lived with families in Madrid. Living quarters are quite different there.

Living in apartments is a common practice unlike a typical house in the U~ited States.

"The family a;nd I talked about the difference between our cultures. They seemed to have less possessions than we do in the United States, but they have more as far as personal relationships go," Fitzgerald said.

Each of the women who went were greeted by their families at the airport and they also bid them farewell when they left.

However, Marisol Urgel, a teacher at Cabrini High School in Madrid and her family, came to stay the month of July and l1ved with Miller over the fourth of July weekend.

But for the remainder of the month they stayed with Sterling. Marisol's daughter, Cristina, is currently staying with Sterling· for the year to attend school at St. Norbert's in Paoli.

Sterling said having Cristina living with her is the most educational thing she could do. Sterling is forced to communi-

cate with Cristina because the girl knows very little English.

Sterling, under the supervision of Halpern, is starting Casa . Cabrini during the school year.

Casa Cabrini usually takes place during the summer. It is a Spanish camp for children.

However, Casa Cabrini will take place on Mondays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Sterling also said much Qf what she was taught in th.e classroom does not make complete sense until you experience it first-hand.

She also said if she had not taken Spanish courses, she would. not have as great of an appreciation for Spain as she does now.

Getting used to their speech was a challenge because of the rapidity.

However, according to

Halpern, the Spanish people in general have much patience with foreigners when it comes to speaking.

"I spent three weeks there and I started to understand. I cannot read really well in Spanish," Sterling said.

She actually stayed for an additional week after the others left.

Even though their speech may be quick, the Spanish people in general have enor-mous patience with , foreigners.

'They are very close-knit- am} warm people who accept a newcomer as one of Grove

msay, eplemer'

"Una vistawen Toledo. Toledo is fulf of beautiful sights and history.

From left: Dr. Cynthia Halpern, senior Mia Fitzgerald, Emily Halpern, senior Patrice Miller, continuing educatlon student Bonnie Sterling, Junior Desiree Lacey and senior Theresa McFadden posing in front of a beautiful backdrop in Toledo.

at Cabrinj High School in Madrid, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

A whole new world

their own.

"Americans tend to be more distant, as least in my experience," Fitzgerald said.

Eating patterns are also different in Spain.

The largest meal is eaten at 2 p.m.

Usually the whole family gathers and shares the meal. This meal at 2 p.m. is called the fiesta.

According to Lacey, breakfast usually consisted of cereal and fruit, which was left out early for her because of the day trips the students and Halpern would make.

Then at 2 p.m. the fiesta would take place with food such as bocadillas and tortillas espafiolas.

Finally, at the end of the night a light dinner would be served. This consisted of eggs, meat, salad, fish and fruit,

"Eating dinner at 10 p.m. at night in pajamas took a little getting used to as well as the food, but besides that 1 was fine," Fitzgerald said.

Lacey also said she lost 12 pounds while in Spain, due to all of the walking t~ey needed to do each day.

The students did live in the same vicinity, but soine were a few miles apart.

So in the morning it was necessary for them to gather so they could go on their expeditions.

Taking metros, buses and rapid trains, in addition to walking, were the means of transportation there.

Even though sight-seeing was a major factor, the students did spend time at Cabrini High School discussing and compar- ' ing Spain with the. United

Stat es.

Lacey, who was the only student who took the trip for three Spanish credits, also had to keep a journal, read poetry and write a research paper at the end of the trip.

Lacey said she was given freedom to participate in the expeditions, but also had to make time to write in her journal every night.

She received a scholarship for the cost of the credits due to her writing sample which she turned in and was reviewed by a review board.

Lacey said after the trip she bas added Spanish as a major instead of only a minor. She is presently majoring in history and Spanish.

"It was so much fun for me to be in a place so different," Lacey said.

It is not a requirement for Spanish majors to go on a trip to

Spain. However, Halpern hopes to offer a trip every other year if enough students will participate.

Halpern does not wish to use it as a requirement. but it is strongly encouraged.

With so many places to visit and so much culture to absorb, five girls took their lessons from a classroom and got to experience them first-band in a land so different than the United States.

"The United States is young and cannot comprehend the beauty," Sterling said.

Landmarks such as the ancient aqueducts in Segoria, beautiful landscaping in Toledo, cathedrals, mosques and the homes of famous Spanish writers were just a few of the highlights of visiting Spain.

However, according to Sterling, applying what was taught

in class with what really exists is what made the Spanish trip truly beneficial.

Experiencing this place of beauty and history seemed to fulfill the students' expectations of a land they learned so much about.

A place where strangers say "hola" or hello to each other when they pass on the street.

A place where ancient landscapes are so common, yet ap• preciated.

"I can say just one word. How?" Sterling said.

"I just cannot comprehend how they did it. The beauty of

All photosJaken and obtained from Dr. Cynthia Halpern.

•Ancient aqueducts in Segoria are still standing. Aqueducts were popular means of water transportation in

~una vista" in T-0.ledo.Houses are bulft atop hills· and mountains. These houses look like castles made of stone instead of cement.

ancient days. These huge stone structures are a historical landmark which attract many tourists.

EDITORIAL Need a lift?

Safety is supposed to be the No. 1 priority at Cabrini. But standing in the middle of a dark, desolate parking lot waiting to ~et a lift to campus does not demonstrate good security tactics. the additional parking spots that will be available in the spring semester are not helping the commuters who either park at Valley Forge and hope they get a shuttle to campus, or those who take the chance and park on the lawn and hope not to get a ticket.

Parking is atrocious, but obviously the administration has not thought of a solution at this point. Yes, a parking lot will be available in the spring providing 125 additional spots, but what about now? Coming early to class is the obvious solution, but who really wants to get up at the crack of dawn to find a parking spot?

Letting the parking on the grass slide without ticketing is also another solution. Complaining to College President Antoinette Iadarola will get your voice heard, but what can she do about it?

The construction is necessary, but things such as parking should have been thought about last year. Now students are stuck with no parking spots and are most likely getting in trouble for being late to class. The administration needs to think of solutions now. Saying parking will be available next semester has been the only response heard to the situation. In the meantime lives could be in danger from lack of lighting and having to wait for a shuttle that only comes at certain times.

An increase in the amount of people on campus·.isgreat for the college's funds, but not for the students' welfare. Planning for a better future is greatly important, but we need help today. The administration needs to solve this problem before someone gets injured. Then it will be too late. The repercussions of a possible accident or injury are far more important than the monetary benefits due to the increase in students.

Effective Monday, Sept. 22, there will be a $1 processing cha~ge for all temporary IDs. This fee will be payable at time of request.

LETTERS TO EDITOR

Journalismvs.Paparazzism

Dear Editor,

Over the course of the last few months, the world has witnessed the deaths of three of its favorite celebrities. Their deaths were tragic, unexpected and as a result, highly publicized. Two months ago, the world lost [Gianni) Versace, one of its most beloved designers, to the murderous rage of a serial killer. Last week, the world mourned the loss of Mother Tere~ sa, a woman who faced adversity with hope and love. And of course, Lady Diana.

Many people have complained that the amount of media coverage of these deaths was inappropriate and unnecessary. There has been an even greate,r controversy over the coverage of Lady Diana's death. Some feel that since tl;le media may have been involved in her death, they should let her rest in peace. Others feel that Diana1s death should not be a top story because it has no effect on the average American.

That point was explored in an opinion in_ issue one of Loquitur. Guest writer Chad May said, "I feel the media should show more consideration to the average American citizen and what will af-

feet them and not what will affect the English."

We beg to differ.

The primary role of the media is to inform the world. It seems many people want to lump I_egitimate journalists in with the paparazzi. Legitimate journalists were not the ones that chased Diana and her companion to her death. The legitimate journalists were the ones who made public the paparazzi responsibility. Also, do not forget that many newspapers and magazines have sworn to boycott photographs from the paparazzi from this point forward.

Diana's death was an important story. It brought to light the dangers of both the paparazzi and drunk driving. The irresponsibility of Diana's driver and the paparazzi resulted in the death of two innocents. A princess is dead, her sons are without a mother, and an - entire nation is left to mourn: The world wants to know who is responsible. The wof]d has a right to know.

Lady Diana's death did not have a direct effect on the American public. We do not have to go into emergency elections. It is business as usual in the United States. But Diana was considered

to be "America's Princess." She was a woman who devoted her life to helping people. Not just her fellow British, but all the people of the world. She helped and touched many people that the American public would like to forget about, lepers and AIDS.victims just to name a few. Diana gave all people the dignity and love that they deserved. In that she was very similar to Mother Teresa. So tell us, is anyone out there willing to say that the coverage ofMotber Teresa's death was unnecessary because it had no direct effect on the American public? Why does Diana deserve any less?

We do understand that the constant footage of the inves igation and funeral could become tedious to those that had already seen it. But be cautious not to confuse repetition with bad journalism. In this case, repetition was important so that all people could get the most complete story possible. -

And for our fallen princess, in the words of Elton John, "Your candle burned out long before your legend ever will."

Dave Jurkiewicz, junior and Paul Kleschik, senior

Ourlittleangel

My family is the most important thing in my life. I know they are always going to be there for me even when nobody else will be. Since I am so close with them, when I grow older I intend to raise a large family as well.

I am the oldest of four children and am the first of six grandchildren on my mom's side, with whom I am closest

My mom has always instilled morals in my sisters, brother and myself. My upbdnging is that of an extremely Catholic foundation for which I am very grateful. It has taught me to respect, love and appreciate everyone and everything. It has also taught me to be open and honest whenever I have a problem.

I know I will always have someone to turn to anytime needed in my life. That is why I am astounded when I hear of other people my age not having anyone to turn to and must resort to handling things their own way.

Whenever I hear or read about a baby left to die somewhere or killed by their parents I feel as if a little part of me dies, too.

Because of my upbringing, I was taught that human life begins at conception. I believe that a fetus is a human from the start.

Lately more and more teenagers have become pregnant and do not have anyone or anywhere to turn.

For example in the Grossberg case, Amy Grossberg and her boyfriend Brian Peterson are being charged of murdering their baby.

I understand how they may have been confused and did not know

where to turn, but I cannot believe murder is the right way. Whether or not the baby was born alive or stillborn, it just is not tight. I feel very bad that they did not have anyone they could trust enough to confide in and ask for help.

Even though my family would not be overjoyed if I came home at 20 years old and pregnant, they would never abandon me.

To me, having another human grow inside of me and give birth, will be a wonderful and amazing experience that I want to have when I am married.

I am not trying to condemn those who have abortions. or those who kill their children in a moment of frustration, confusion and rage, I just wish that everyone knew of other options._If people knew, then maybe more innocent lives would be spared.

There are so many families out there that want to have children but cannot. Imagine how they must feel when all those babies are killed.

'f!lose women could be given a chance at motherhood that they would otherwise not have been given.

Even though I do have a large family, I will always feel as if somebody is missing.

When I was in third grade, my mom became pregnant for the fourth time.

My sisters and I had never been so happy and helped our parents pick out names and prepare for our new sibling.

by Jen Kietur news editor

they occurred yesterday.

My mom had begun to feel very sick and weak and was bleeding. Even at eight years old, I knew that this could not be good for the baby. My dad took my mother to her doctor and it was there that their worst fears were confirmed. My mom was going to miscarry the baby.

She came home to my sisters and I watching Christmas specials and when she came in, her eyes and face were blotchy.

I knew that our little brother or sister would not be born and that night my mom lost the baby.

I remember her telling me later when I was older about how horrible a feeling it is to lose the life you are carrying inside.

I felt hurt and confused and was mad at God for bestowing such sorrow and pain on our family and taking away the sibling we wanted so badly in our lives.

Every June I always feel a little sad because that is when the baby would have been born.

Since that time I have grown much closer to my mom and have been able to realize just how precious and specialit is to be able to conceive.

Two years after the miscarriage my mom was lucky enough to become pregnant with my little brother Geoffrey.

We are all so grateful for our little boy and we cherish and love him.

What do you feel should be the next project Cabrini needs to add to its campus?

Francis McCl.askey, a first-year student: I am satisfied with the additions so far. Nothing needs to be added. But, maybe a coffeehouse down the road.

Amy Rice, a junior: Parking. For the past two weeks I had to park on the lawn. There is no parking in any of the lots when I get in at 9:35,

Andy Burke, a senior: A three-story parking garage. I am a new commuter and I lucked out today. If this was another day, I would be parked over in East Jibip.

Paul Monte, a senior: Multiple stations at the cafeteria. Those long lines of waiting are not cutting it.

I will remember the rest of these event for the rest of ·my life as if

Don't

However, I am always aware of our little angel in heaven looking down and watching over us. Reservations

If you have any questions please call 902-8407.

Jenny Colianni, administrative assistant for student development: The apartment complex finished. A lot of people in our division are having a hard time with students living over at Harcum, It would make life a little bit easier for our department.

Marisa Lemme, a first-year student: A parking lot. We need a place to hang, for bands to play at. There is nothing in the commuter lounge. Make the Red Cloud Coffeehouse bigger.

forget that Family Weekend is September 2 6- 2 8.

Communityservice reward

Dear Editor,

I want to thank the students from Cabrini College who worked at Pennsylvania Resources Center on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 1997.

They all accepted their work assignments cheerfully, worked continuously and diligently and fmished all the tasks that were assigned to them if possible.

Everyone at Pennsylvania Re• source Council enjoyed ha,ving

Dear Editor,

On behalf of Catholic Social Services, may I thank you and Cabrini College students for their community service given at our Chester City Office on Sept. 3, 1997.

They organized the food cup-

Dear Editor,

Thanks is not sufficient to express gratitude for the group of students who were with us Wednesday Sept. 3, at lunch and shopping at the Granite Run

them very much.

To give you an idea of what the students accomplished, they labeled, stamped, folded, stuffed, and tabbed more than 2,000 pieces of mail

They weeded and revamped our compost piles and compost demonstration center.

Other students helped seal off and put traps on our library and attic to help us get ready for the new roof. Students worked in the board and clothing rooms, cleaned, and made baby layette bags which will be distributed to our clients.

The work the students did was appreciated very much, I am very happy to see a developing ministry and outreach relationship between CSS and the Cabrini ColMall.

They were kind enough to help by pushing the wheelchair and assisted me in selecting $40 worth of Hallmark cards.

They were patient enough to read me the cards and assisted

World's Princess

kitchen areas, cleaning and painting.

They filed, separated recycled white paper and mixed paper and cleaned outside, weeding and helping our facilities manager.

We look forward to having more Cabrini students at PRC either as volunteers or as interns.

Sincerely, Michele M. Howard Volunteers Coordinator

lege Campus Ministry department.

I will be looking forward to working with you again.

Sincerely, Judith M. Hanavin

Delaware County Volunteer Coordinator me in making my selection. They are all in my prayers. I pray to St. Cabrini to intercede for them.

Sister Angela

Cabrini's Mission

Dear Editor,

l want to openly thank several fine Cabrini students. Bear Hugs to two first-year students, Megan Sposetti and Dena Zanttoni.

On Monday, Sept. 8, my guardian angles must have been working overtime and sent me these two students to my office. Megan and Dena eatne by to ask the status of the long distance pin number.

I indicated that I was in the midst of feverishly folding, stuffing, sealing and sorting the letters to be

given to the on-campus residents. They asked if I needed help. I could have hugged them on the spot!

Of course I immediately accepted their offer and sat them down to work with me. Megan and Dena had no idea what they were volunteering to do and even though the task was tedious and tiresome, they stayed quite awhile. They really helped to speed the process along.

I also want to send bear hugs to Denise Gmen who stayed with me late Friday evening Sept. 5, to work on the same project when she could

Send us e-mail.

Forget about pen and paper. E-mail your letters to the editor. Letters should be sent by noon on Mondays and don't forget to include your name.

E-mail us at dgrimall @cabrini.edu

have lx:en with her friends.

More bear hugs to Diane Wernert, Michelle Schaeffler and Debbie Greco who stayed extra in the mail room on Monday, Sept. 8 to stuff mail boxes.

Each of these students tOQktime away from their busy schedules, took a stop away from what they had planed on doing at that moment, and graciously gave some of their time. Frequently I see, or hear of, examples across campus of the Cabrini Mission in action and clearly these students stand out, as they are truly living this mission. Their generous gift of time is gratefully appreciated and I pray that St. Frances Cabrini will shower them with special blessings.

Sincerely,

Joyce F. McKeough AdministrativeManager Business Officer

I just wanted to commend you on the articles published on the death of Princess Diana. It is my understanding that many people fee] that her death is receiving too much coverage. It was an event that affected people all around the world.

Therefore, it should be covered all around the world. This continuous coverage wasa way for people to come to reality that such a wonderful women has been tragically taken away. One article however, which was published in the Sept. 4 issue, was particularly disturbing to me.

In this article, the princess's death was said to be an event which would affect the English and not the American people.

Diana's death did not have an impact on everyone. She was personally involved in many charities and truly interested in the weU-being of every person on earth. This was

seen very clearly during her funera] and on the faces of people all around the world. She was not just the Princess of Wales. She was the "Princess of the World:· I had a chance to personally meet and speak to Princess Diana while she was on one of her many trips to the United States.

My memory of her is that of a beautiful, kind and compassionate woman. She made appearances and helped people out of the goodness of her heart and not just because it was her public duty.

Her death should certainlynot be taken as an everyday world news event. It WJ11directly impact the nation and therefore it should be covered as a front page national event.

Princess Diana held a place in the hearts of many people. She will always hold a special place in mine.

Hope Manley

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News Editors

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Cabrinistudents,stallremember'Whitey'

Philadelphia Phillies player and broadcaster Richie "Whitey" Ashburn touched the lives of many during his lifetime, including those of Cabrini staff, students and graduates.

by Paul Moser sports editor

During the course of a lifetime, ports fans develop many heros.

In professional sports there are fewer role models and heroes to follow with the passing of every year.

Last week the fans of the Philadelphia Phillies lost one of those hero after the tragic death of Richard "Whitey" Ashburn.

Ashburn died last Wednesday, Sept. 10 at around 6 a.m. in his hotel room at Manhattan's Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York, after the Phillies 13-4 victory over the Mets.

The sense of shock ran throughout the Delaware Valley.

Their beloved RicJtie A ·hburn, his irrepressible personality and his color sense of humor died during mid-season and left the game of baseball trying to cope with the repercussions of his loss.

Men's Soccer

Wednesday, September 10

The Cavaliers struck early on junior Don Eadie's second goal of the season, but they were unable to bold off a scoring attack by the nation's eighth-ranked team, John Hopkins University, and lost 3-1. First-year student John Amerman tallied the assist OD Eadie's goal. and Anthony Noel racked up six saves to raise his season total to 16 after three games.

Women's Soccer

Friday. September 12

Fir t-year student Karin Hale scored her second goal of her collegiate career off a feed from Erin Barney to put the Lady Cavs ahead U minutes into the first half. but Bryn Mawr tied the

For 35 years, Ashburn was the color commentator in the Phillies broadcast booth.

Before that, he played 12 years in the Phillies organization as a center fielder.

Ashburn was a member of the team from 1948-1960 and played on the 1950 "Whiz Kids."

Ashburn hit .308 liletime and won two batting titles in 1955, when he batted .338. and in 1958, when he batted .350.

Ashburn also was named rookie of the year in I 948.

"Whitey" finished his days as a player with the 1960 New York Mets during their horrendous 120-loss season.

The eason was one which gave Ashburn a lot of fuel for his future jokes.

The shock of Asbburn's death hit home to a lot of people around the Delaware Valley as weU a lot of teachers and students on Cabrini's campus.

"It kind of took us all by sur-

photo obtained from internet prise," said first-year student Mike Butler.

"I don't remember him being that sick. It's kind of gonna be an empty feeling DOW, because whenever you watch the Phillies game you expect to see Harry Kalas and Richie Ashburn there," ButJer aid.

The loss of such a revered

and respected individual affect· ed a lot of people, not only the people who remembered him as the talented, blond-haired center fielder, but also the thousands of the younger fans who remember him as the grayhaired man that looked Hke everybody's favorite grandfather in the Phillies broadcast booth.

Tll never forget," said philo ophy professor Dr. Joseph Romano.

"I was a sophomore m high school and I saw the Phillies play in the National League pennant game against the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field. I saw the very famous play where Richie threw out Cal Abrahms and then Dick Cisler hit the home run in the next inning to win the series."

"He never said anything that didn't need to be said,·· Romano said. "He let you watch the game. He was a consummate pro."

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

game in the second half and rallied in overtime to win by a score of 2-1. First-year student Katie Hecht had four saves in goal.

Women's Tennis

Friday. September 12

The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science squeaked by the Lady Cavs, 5-4. Junior Michelle McDevitt won at third singles. 6-3, 6-4 to stretch her overall record to 2-1, while firstyear student Ko.rennLove won at sixth singles, 6-4, 7-6. First-year student Vicki Morris teamed with McDevitt to win at second dou• bles, 8-2, and Love and sophomore Karin Lechter were victorious at third doubles by a score of 8-4. Lechter and Love are undefeated in doubles competition.

Sunday, September 14

McDevitt continued her win-

ning way with another third singles victory as the Lady Cavs combined to defeat Wesley College, 8-1. Fir t-year students Carrie Smith and Lori Gibbons both picked up their first NCAA victories, as they combined to win their first doubles et. Smith also won at first singles, while Gibbons was victorious at second singles and Love won at sixth singles.

Field Hockey

Wedne day, September 10

Junior Jessi Valerio had her third hat trick of her collegiate career, but it was not enough as the Lady Cavaliers fell to the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Pharmacy, 4-3. First-year student Crystal Walls assisted one of Valerio's goals to move her into the points column for the

Many people have more personal memories of Ashburn.

Cathy Yungmann, assistant professor of communications, knew Ashburn through her job as a producer on Channel I 7.

"I think anyone who had the opportunity to meet Richie would be put at ease," Yungmann said. "He just had that way with people.''

Dr. Sliaron Schwartze, chair of the philosophy department, knew Ashburn through squash, one of the games be loved.

She played a pick-up game against Ashburn a few years ago

''Richie and 1 played once.' she said. "He was a very good competitor. He beat me. In fact, be was a ferocious competitor. It was a lot of fun."

Regardless of whether one knew him or not, Richie Ashburn will be mis ed. His memory will live forever in the hearts of Phillies fans.

first time. Sophomore Christine Aldorasi also had an assist and played outstanding defense for the Lady Cavs.

Saturday, September 13 Junior Becky Grabie scored the eventual game-winner early in the second half as the Lady Cavs defeated AJvemia College by a score of 2-1. Valerio scored her sixth goal of the season and Walls picked up her second assist of her collegiate career.

Women's Volleyball

The volleyball team fell to 04 after consecutive losses to Widener University, 3-0 (15-6, 15-7, 15-8), Kutztown University, 3-0 (15-0, 15-0, 15-5). and Albright College, 3-2 (15-5, 14-16, 15-13, 7-15, 15-7). Sophomore Kristy Burton tallied 15 kills, three aces and 38 digs for the

week, while sophomore Natalie Daciw had seven kills, two assists, 10 aces and 49 digs and sophomore Erica Philo had 22 assists, 15 digs and three kills. First-year student Angela Grassa had l 7 assists on the week.

Cross Country

The Cavaliers ran their way to rack up 146 points en route to a fifth-place finish at the Wagner College Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 13. Among the standouts were first-year students Jason Bull (30:06) and Chuck Hartzell (30: 16) finished 14th and 17th, respectively, among all Division III runners. For the Lady Cavs, senior Lyndi Paladino (20:38) finished third among all Division III runners, 40 points better than her previous year's totals.

Stadiumsbeefupsecurityatterrecenttragedies

Attacks on sports figures such as Nancy Kerrigan and Monica Seles have prompted many stadium officials to review their security measures. New monitoring devices and more security guards have been added to supervise fans.

by Megan Zustra staff writer

Professional athletes are now more than ever just as popular and admired as movie stars. Children, as well as adults, look up to them as mentors and role models.

With aJI the attention sports figures are getting these day , just how safe can these athletes be?

Thousands of fans gather in stadiums worldwide every day to watch porting events. Many peop]e have their favorite athlete of the game or match picked out before it even begin

Sports are, in fact, one of most popular pastimes all around the world.

Children, just like many adults, generally see athletes as role models and often times apire to be just like them. Sometimes their admiration can get out of band.

Some fans do not even realize how awe-struck they are. Jealousy and envy may overcome a person watching a game or other event.

Therefore, security at large stadiums is essential for the well-being of professional athletes.

Fans can become dangerou

without even knowing it. To the crazed fan, being close to a star athlete and gaining his or her approval is worth anything, even a jail sentence.

Monica Seles, a tennis player who was stabbed by a crazed fan, is a perfect example of this type of out-of-hand emotional feeling.

Seles was the innocent victim of a jealou fan. She was stabbed in the back during a match by a die-hard Steffi Graf fan.

This fan obviously would do anythjng to help Graf gain the upper hand over Seles in the tournament that both were playing.

Seles withdrew from the sport for several years but was able to return after years of intensive therapy and rehabilitation.

Fans can be a problem, but they are not the only people who put athletes in danger.

Competition at the professional level is often very intense and nerve racking. Athletes can even become jealous of their own teammates.

Striving to be the absolute best is the only thing in the minds of many athletes. Getting to the top is their No. 1 priority, and they sacrifice everything,

including their moral values, to get there.

Figure skater Tonya Harding had this exact frame of mind when she plotted against fellow figure skater Nancy Kerrigan, a member of the same United States National Team as Harding in 1994

Harding wanted to win a position on the Olympic team more than anything else. She decided that the only way to do that was to hire someone, name]y her then-husband and a bodyguard, to make sure that rival Kerrigan would not compete in the U.S. finals and therefore would not make the Olympic team.

Kerrigan was struck in the knee with a pipe in a well-publicized attack very close to the competition. However, she recovered and was able to compete on the Olympic team, even winning a silver medal.

Harding was banned from amateur skating as a result of her part in the attack.

Where wa security during the-setragic events?

They were present, but obviously did not notice anything out of ordinary on the days of these re pective tragedies.

It is impossible to avoid all such happenings, but it is possible to re-check and enhance ex-

istiog security systems.

Popular ecurity methods in stadiums today include video cameras, metal detectors and security guards on duty during the actual events.

Preventing tragedies like the ones Kerrigan and Seles experienced is the main focus of security departments in large stadiums.

Of course, the safety of the spectators is also a concern. Crazed fans can also hurt other fans if they are in the way.

For example, several fans were injured a few years ago when fans unhappy with the play of the New York Jets football team began throwing snowballs and ice chunks at each other.

Several fans and an official, as well as a few players, were injured by the flying ice.

Each and every time a fan enters a stadium, uch as the Core States Center, bis bags are thoroughly checked for any items that could be u ed as weapons.

Also, alcoholic beverages in glass bottles and narcotics are absolutely prohibited from being brought into the stadium.

Instead, official encourage fans to buy their beverages at the complex, where they are served in harmless plastic cups.

These measures better ensure the safety of the spectators and the athletes.

Although these methods are strictly enforced, they can also be violated.

This is why many security guards are on duty during sporting events. Security guards can spot a spectator who has chosen to break the rules.

Security guards do their best at watching their assigned area but they can not see everything all of the time.

Breaking these rules often times results in expulsion from the event.

If the person is not asked to leave then they are at least asked to hand over the item. especially if it is an item such as alcohol that is the problem.

Overall. stadiums have become safer places in recent years, mainly because of reforms made- in the security systems in the aftermath of the incidents involving public figures like Kerrigan and Seles.

With all of the technology that is being introduced, it will become harder and harder to break the rules that a stadium sets forth to ensure the safety of both the athletes and their fans.

Eagles experience deja-vu against 'boys

by Paul Moser sports editor •

Stupid poetic justice. I hate it.

A little over one week after the Philadelphia Eagles won on a miracle, they lost on another one. as the Cowboys defeated the Eagles on national television by a score of 21-20.

The Eagles won last week on a missed chip shot by kicker Brian

Longwell of the Packer They then went from an automatic loss to an automatic win.

This miracle devastated the fans in Green Bay.

After the events that transpired in Monday night's loss, Eagles fan now know what went through the minds of the Packers· fan last week.

Never before have I felt so empty after a football game or in as much hock.

The Philadelphia Eagles were one play away from sealing the perfect victory.

This was an entirely one-sided game, until the final five minutes r

against their division rival, the Dallas Cowboys.

Even after the E"aglestrailed by one point with less than a minute left, I knew they would get the chance to kick the winning field goal.

There was four seconds left in regulation time, and on the last play left they had the chance to kick a field goal inside the 15-yard line. I thought the game was over.

Chris Bonio lined up to kick what would be a chip shot for the Eagles.

The ball was snapped and fumbled by punter Tommy Hutton. Hutton picks the ball up and

unsuccessfully tries to run into the end zone, ending aJJof the hopes of an Eagles win.

I now know how the Cheese heads felt last week.

There i • a sickening and angered feeling in my stomach that 1 know will not settle for a while.

There is a feeling of worry and of disappointment.

What do we, as Eagles fans, do after this Jo s?

We must now wait two weeks before we witne s another Eagles game.

Going into a bi-week with a loss is disheartening enough, but after a loss like this it will be even

harder.

Toe bi-week gives the Eagles time to correct their problems, but on the other hand, it gives them time to brood on the loss.

In trying to salvage a positive part out of this Joss, look to the officiating and the impact that it had on the game.

It wa not until a gue tionable call by the referee tbat the Eagles gave up their only touchdown in the past two games, which, by the way, were against two of the best team~ in the league, the Cowboys and Packers.

There is still hope.

by Laura Casamento sports editor

In 1971, amid protests and demonstrations by million, of women across the country demanding equality io treatment and facilities in the United States' colleges and universities. Congress established Title rx. It is a law that mandates that all federally-funded men's and women's educational and athletic programs must be treated equally and given equal money to function.

According to the law, the funds allotte+!to men's and women's sports must not be directly proportional to the number of men and women participating in the sport. Instead, the funds must match exactly with the number of men and women enrolled in the school - in most cases, a 50-50 ratio.

The law was born after a report was released to the public stating that schools enrolled in the National Collegiate Athletic Association were allotting only two percent of their total sports budgets to their women's athletics.

However, even the members of the NCAA did not seem to care about the inequalities in the statistics. "Two percent is enough," said Walter Byers, the NCAA's executive director in the 1970s, when he received the report.

At the time of the controversy. the NCAA represented only men ·s athletic programs.

Later, when it became clear that Title IX was about to be passed into I.aw.the NCAA lobbied hard for an amendment which would exclude Title IX from intercollegiate athletics.

The amendment was not adopted, pd the bill became law.

Today, more than 25 years after the law was passed, schools are still frantically trying to conform to the law, dishing out scholarships and grants to a constantly growing number of female athletes while reducing several men's teams to club level or eliminating them altogether.

According to a report in

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"Women's Sports and Fitne s," many schools are in better shape than they were in as late a 1990, when Christine Graot, the director of women's sports at the University of Iowa, publicly called the statistics "pathetic."

many changes to accommodate women·s athletics.

West Chester University added a women' soccer team in 1994, fixed up the field hockey facilities and is in the process of installing a $60,000 softball

complex, which is scheduled to be completed shortly.

e"That's the way it should be," said sophomore Ashley Pietropaolo, a member of the women's field hockey team. ''If everyone is supposed to be

Currently, 38 percent of the nation' collegiate athlete are women, while women make up 52 percent of the total enrollment in the nation's colleges.

In contrast, men make up 62 percent of the nation's athletes but only 48 percent of all college students.

the original controversies. However, opponents of the law are saying that while the women' sports are benefitting from Title IX, it is the men's programs that are suffering. In fact, men's playing opportuni' ties, including teams and scholarships, have decreased in the 25 years since the law was passed.

For example, while it doe not yet exactly match the approximate 50-50 ratio required by the law, the Big 10 schools, including Wisconsin, Ohio State, Michigan. and Iowa, have since 1992 reported a funding rate of 60-

equal then they should get 40 of men's to women's athletic equal participation.

Other schools. such as the University of Kansas, a member of the Big 12 Athletic Conference, are already reporting an ideal number in the eyes of Title IX. UK recently added a fullyfunded women's soccer program

money."

Not all schools have achieved such gender equity.

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Many supporters of Title IX point to the heightened level of talent in sports todayincluding two professional women's basketball leagues and medal-winning Olympic oftball, occer and basketball teams as proof that the goals of the laws are being reached.

Donna Lopiano, Ph.D., the

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and women's rowing program to bring the numbers of men's and women's sports to an equal status. In fact, at the school.

, wheie the number of men and women students are virtually the same and roughly half of all the men and women enrolled tes, UK is reportat they have ved a 50-50 balance between the nine men's sports and 11 women's sports.

Local chool have al o made

Ietic department at the University of Kansas reported last spring that they pent a whopping $3,838,631 on their men's athletic programs during the 199697 school year. However, at the same time they spent a mere $663,167 on their women's athletic programs.

Temple University's 1996-97 men's basketball team was allotted a budget of $1,011,731 last year. At the same time the women's team was given only $574,200, only half of what the men's team was givendespite the fact that 43 percent of Temple's athletes are female.

executive director of the Women's Sport Foundation, said in an interview with "Women's Sports and Fitness," that what the world is seeing is what happens when women are given equal facilities, equipment and funds.

"It has taken 25 years lo make a champion athlete,'' she said. "Twenty-five years of access to coaching, competition, scholarships and weight rooms," Lopiano said.

She also implied that the nation would have witnessed these results earlier had the law been implemented at the beginning of

Recent findings show that many teams, such as intercollegiate golf and ice hockey, have been reduced to , club status to accommodate women's programs.

For example, at the University of Delaware. the men's ice hockey team was forced to play at the , club level until the school could develop a .J. women's figure skating team to play at the intercollegiate level. To compensate, the school was forced to offer scholarships, sometimes even full ones, to women with ice skating performance backgrou D ds.

"It's not fair at all," said a member of Cabrini's men's track team who did not wi h to be identified. ·•Men's teams bring in more money, so they should get the mo 'l money back."

Other athletic programs. such as the wrestling programs of more than 250 colleges and universities., have been eliminated altogether. Cutting and reducing these programs, which normally bring in less money than other athletic department 4 does not have to take money away from bigger, more profitable sports, such as football and basketbal1.

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next week: How does Cabrini stack up against other local schools?

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Multiple-goal performances by Paul Donaghy and Wayne Brown led the men's soccer team to its first win at home this IThursday, September 18, 1997 I season. Junior Anthony Noel also turned in a stellar performance in goal.

by Aimee Somers staff writer

Outstanding individual performances by juniors Paul Donaghy and Wayne Brown allowed the men's soccer team to come away with a 6-3 victory against Baptist Bible College on Saturday, Sept. 13.

The game was the Cav's first h~me victory of the season.

Despite not having key players, senior Paul Hollinger and junior Mike Primavera in the line-up due to injuries, the Cavs opened the first half in a decisive way when Donaghy scored three goals within the first 20 minutes of the game.

Donaghy, one of the team's captains, scored his first goal off a pass from Brown at 1 Al.

He then scored his second goal just four and a half minutes later when he buried a penalty kick to put the Cavs up 2-0.

Junior Don Eadie, one of 1.S lettermen returning to the Cavaliers' lineup from the 1996 season, assisted Donaghy's third goal with a beautiful pass with

24:09 left in the half.

The assist allowed Donaghy to pick up his second career hat trick and team leading fifth goal.

Donaghy's first hat trick came last season against Centenary College on Sept. 11, 1996.

The Cavs wrapped up the first half with an explosive goal by Brown' that was so powerful it knocked Baptist Bible's goaltender, first.-year student Steve Imhof, to the ground.

Brown was assisted on the goal by Michael Robinson, a first-year student from Lansdale/Mount Olive High School in New Jersey.

The assist was Robinson's first point tally of his collegiate career.

In goal, senior Anthony Noel 11eldBaptist Bible scoreless into halftime.

The second half did not go as smoothly for the Cavaliers. In fact, coach Duncan Hubley described the rest of the game as "ugly" after substitutions were made both on the field and in goal.

The Cavs seemed to lose momentum, and their dominating play, allowing Baptist Bible to score three goals.

Baptist's Charlie Baehner, a sophomore forward, scored with 44: 16 left in the second half.

Two more goals by Brown and Eadie in the span of only 32 seconds held Baptist Bible's attempted attack at bay. It was obvious the Cavs' play slowly diminished when the substitutions were made.

Eadie's goal, his third of the season, came off a feed from Brown, while Brown was assisted by senior Shawn Mullen.

The defenders tried unsuccessfully to mount another attack when sophomore A.J. Mattox's unassisted goal at 32:27, followed by senior Aaron Palczewski's goal at 22:20, put the· score at 6-3, where it remained for the rest of the game.

"I wanted to get everybody in there," Hubley, whose overall record was raised to 110-76-4 with the victory, said of the substitutions.

"I didn't have to play everyone. A game like this is a good experience for the guys and for the team itself. It shows us where our strengths and weaknesses are.

"If there was mOFetime left in the second half, we would have lost. We got lucky," Noel said.

"We came out aggressive and had a good first half," Brown said. "We slacked off in the second half since we knew Baptist Bible had lost a lot of key players and they aren't as competitive this year."

Donaghy, a forward, diverted praise from his own stellar statistics.

"I could have done a lot better," he said. "I know I can play better than what I did. I was disappointed when Primo [Primavera] told me he wasn't playing. We really missed [Primavera] and Paul [Hollinger] out on the field today."

As of now, Primavera and Hollinger are out of the line-up indefinite! y.

It was evident in the Cavs'

weaker second half, when three goals were allowed, that the presence and the consistency of the two starting players, both defensive factors, were sorely missed.

However, netman Noel, a team captain, was a formidable presence in goal, allowing only one goal and tallying four saves.

The victory brings Noel's overall record to 1-3. He has allowed only eight goals on the season.

Despite allowing two goals in the second half, first-year student and goalie Eric Lukach made four saves and helped the team hold on to the win after coming into the game in relief of Noel.

The Cavaliers next travel to Wesley College in Delaware for a 1 p.m. matchup on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Both Primavera and Hollinger hope to be recovered from their injuries and ready to start at that time.

photo by Stacey Caiazzo

Junior Don Eadie moves the ball downfield en route to a 6-3 Cavalier victory against Baptist Bible College. Eadie had an assist and scored his third goal of the season in the game.

photo by Stacey Caiazzo

Junior forward Wayne Brown attempts to steal the ball away from a Baptist Bible defenseman. Brown scored twice in the Cavalier's win.