Oct. 02, 1997 Issue 05 Loquitur

BY GEORGE!

Cabrini residents living both on-campus an.d at Harcum say the lack of lighting a11doutd[!orphones have made the campus unsafe, even creepy. Students want something done so ,they will no longer feel. ..

NOT JUST ANY CAT

Find out why the black cat is the one you need to worry about.

SUPERSTI'IION_ ,

WOMEN'S SOCCER

photo m_anipulated by Don Dempsey

This one goes out to the nun we love

by Maria L. Izzo staff writer

They did not smash a champagne bottle or cut a ribbon but the faculty, trustees and students of Cabrini watched with pride as Sister Ursula Infante christened the newly renovated and renamed building once known as Sacred Heart Hall.

With a few waves of her experienced hand, Sister Ursula sprinkled holy water throughout the crowd to celebrate the building's rebirth.

It is now appropriately named Founder's Hall: The Sister Ursula Infante Learning Center.

It was in the late 50s, when poodleskirts and malt shops were the rage, that Sister Ursula founded Cabrini College. At that time, 37 females made up the student body.

A few years later, in 1960, as the school's president, she dedicated and named the main academic center, Sacred Heart Hall.

Now, more than three decades later, Sister Ursula and Founder's Hall have truly come full-circle.

''We are proud to carry on the legacy of Cabrini and the tremendous work Sister Ursula Infante has put into it," said College President Dr. Antoinette Iadarola.

The official dedication mass and reception took place Sunday, Sept. 28.

About 50 people, young and old, came to share the historic event with faculty and students.

The mass, sponsored by Campus Ministry, was held in the chapel. Afterward, all were invited to Founder's Hall for a pre-dedication program.

Speakers, including Provost and Academic Dean Dr. Thomas Boeke and Felicia Miccoli, head of the Student Academic Council, expressed their ·satisfaction and appreciation.

Members of the Board of Trustees were on-hand to celebrate and thank all of those, from teachers to alumni, who helped fund the extensive project.

Edith Dixon, long-time member of the Board of Trustees, expressed her gratitude to Iadarola.

'-'I'd like to thank everyone for what they;ve done here. We couldn't have done it without Dr. Iadarola's vision and ability to see what we needed at this school," Dixon said.

Dixon also remembered how, not too long ago, she walked through Founders Hall before the face lift was complete. "I went through this building in the spring, when it was hard-hat territory.

"To see what was done over a short summer was just incredible."

"The technology in this building and the ability to have the right environment for learning is something to celebrate," Dixon said.

Students agreed whole-heartedly.

Sophomore Lee Gamble said, "It's so much better than it was before. It's a much nicer environment to work in."

Gamble said that all of the hard work was definitely worth it. Having to be inconvenienced was a pain. Now I think we can all see that they made it better for us to learn," Gamble said.

'The equipment they have in this building is great;• sophomore Gina Bongiovanni said.

"We didn't really have the proper resources before. It was all out of date. But now we can keep up with the rest of the

world. It was worth it," Bongiovanni said.

With the presentations and speeches over, the Rev. Thomas R. Urian blessed the renovated facility.

Sister Ursula then came forward to dedicate and rename the building.

She spoke briefly about her great fondness for the school, its students and faculty.

She was very pleased to see so many members of the Cabrini community were involved in the reconstruction.

While the speakers posed for photographs, the guests were given an indepth tour of Founder's Hall.

This was when the alumni really got a chance to go back to school again.

Mike Fallon, Cabrini graduate of the class of 1987, could not bear to leave the rooms. ''It's unbelievable. I love those chairs. I could fall asleep in them."

"When I was here it was just a plain building. They've done a great job with this place," Fallon said.

Cabrini graduate of the class of 1962, Jesette De Barbiari-Kane, majored in elementary education and was impressed with all the new resources for education majors.

"We need good teachers. This is the kind of environment to prepare them to go out into the world," she said. "Seeing all this makes me want to come back."

Fallon said, "I want to come bac·Fto s.ehool. Maybe take a few classes and sit in

those chairs."

Renovations of Founder's Hall began in the summer of 1996.

The Michael· and Phyllis Collamecco Social Science Laboratory was the first addition.

With full Internet connectivity and a digital projector, the room makes way for the 21st century.

Air conditioning and new heating .'lystems have been added to the west wing. Classrooms now have proper climate control to maintain comfort.

Handicap accessibility has been greatly improved with new entrances and bathrooms.

Each classroom has been outfitted with video cassette players and state-of-the-art projectors.

Students can enjoy the added comforts of new floor and wall carpeting, chairs and desks.

Everyone agreed that Founder's Hall got a much deserved and we11-needed make-over.

Those who attended the mass and dedication on Sunday hope that both students and teachers will utilize the facilities.

Iadarola wants everyone to be familiar and favorable towards the changing face of Cabrini College.

Many changes are soon to Gome -on _campus and it will lead the way into the 21st century and put Cabrini up to par with other colleges that are constantly changing.

photo by Stacey Caiazzo

From back Fett: Rev, Thomas Urian, Edith Dixon, Dr. Sharon Schwarze, Felicia Miccofi, Dr. Thomas Boeke. From front left: Dr. Antoinette Iadarola, Sister Ursula Infante and Sister Mary Louise SLilliv~n, MSC. All pose for a soon-to-be historical picture in the atrium of Founder's Half, in front of the rrewly renamed sign dedicated to Sister Ursula.

Students feel at risk on campus due to lack of public ~afety

by Nicole Klimas staff writer

Wandering through a dark, deserted pathway you squeeze your books closer to your chest as you hear the wind rustle through the trees,

You continue forward as you hear a twig crack. You jump.

Was it in front of you? Was it behind?

Is somebody following you and watching you or was it simply a squirrel?

As you squeeze your books tighter, you pick up the pace and hope to make it home safe.

Sounds like a scene out of some scary horror film, right? Wrong!

Here on Cabrini's campus it is what students experience night after night as they meander through the trees while walking to their qu, waiting for the shuttle or returning back to their dorm.

After asking several students whether or not they feel safe on campus, the an-

swer was a resounding "No!"

"I hate walking on campus alone· at night. I'm always hearing things and I can't help but think that someone is following me." first-year student Lori Gibbons said.

Fellow first-year student Colleen Martin has the same problem. "I have friends in Xavier and even though it's not a far walk to Woodcrest, it's still kind of scary even at night."

In order to solve the problem, public safety has offered ri"des and escorts to students who are afraid to walk alone at night.

According to public safety officer Tom Kelly, there is not really a difference between a ride and escort. It just so happens that if the public safety vehicle is available, the student gets a ride. If not, an officer will walk to meet the student and escort them to their destination.

Besides the darkness on campus, students are also_ upset about having to be

Quiet little nooks on campus

by Joseph Elliott staff writer

Much of the reason why Cabrini has extended quiet hours in the Houses is to help give a chance for the studentsto study more. Cabrini will be setting a trend among colleges that it is good to have extended quiet hours in houses so that the students can study in a nice and quiet environment.

A majority of students come to college expecting to stay out late every night, drinking and partying, having a good time and meeting new people.

Reality on the other hand is different. College means long hours Qf studying and classes to sit through.

At Cabrini College, Resident Life has addressed the problem of not having enough quiet hours. A noise policy has been set up in all of its resident halls and houses.

From Sunday through Thursday, quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. and Friday through Saturday, quiet hours are midnight to 10 a.m.

The Dixon House has quiet hours from Sunday throughThursday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.and Friday through to Saturday 8 p.m. to 10 a.m.

Unfortunately what seemed like a good idea last year, has had some students angry at the rules of the Dixon house. Sophomore Jordan Mariano petitioned extremelyhard last semester to have the Dixon House stay with normal quiet hours.

Mariano, who lives in Dixon does not like the house this year.

'There are plenty of places that you can go to study in Dixon, go to the study lounges, library or study during the day," Mariano said, "We all have to remember that there is always

out of Founder's Hall and the Widener Center by 11 p.m.

"I really don't think it's fair that Founder's Hall closes at 11 p.m. What if I wanted to go and workout after 11 p.m. or if I needed to type a paper? I can't get in the gym or in the computer lab," sophomore Marisa Huntzinger said.

There is nothing that students can do after 11 p.m. if they want to be in the buildings, according to Kelly.

However, if students are authorized and have permission, they can stay as late •as they want.

Not only are students on Cabrini's campus having trouble with security, students at Harcum are dealing with their own safety issues aswell.

According to Ashley Pietropaolo, a sophomore resident at Harcum, "The security at Harcum sucks. The front door locks after a certain time and you have to bang on the door and hope that someone will answer it."

The security issue even extends to the Sullivan Lot at Valley Forge when it comes to first-year student parking.

"I came back from work late one night and I had to park at the Sullivan Lot. It's really spooky there and there's hardly any lighting. Plus there's no phone to use in the case of an emergency," according to first-year student Meghan Merkel.

"Waiting for the shuttle is a pain, especiaUy since it rarely comes on time and stops running at midnight," said firstyear student Carrie Smith.

According to Public safety, they have attempted to resolve that issue by having students come to the office or call them and they will meet them at the Sullivan Lot and bring them back to campus, The message that many people are sending to both public safety and the school in general is that they do not feel safe and want something done in order to create a safe environment on and around campus.

a 24-hour courtesy rule. If somebody is being loud next door,just ask them to be quiet, usually they will quiet down."

First-year student Joe Gallelli lives in Xavier Hall and said, "I can often find time to study, but sometimesI need to go to the study lounge or to the library to get some serious studying done."

Sophomore Mike McGann has lived in Xavier Hall since fall semester 1996. "It's pretty hard to study even after quiet hours have begun. Sometimes you can't blame kids for having fun -and listening to their music loud. I'm not going to tell them to be quiet when I can go to the library or to the Great Room to study," McGann said

Accordingto the Courier Newspaper,a random sampling of colleges in the area found that there are no 24-hour quiet residencies at Bryn Mawr College, The University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University, Swarthmore College or VillanovaUniversity.

'There are a lot of special-purposehousing out there,'' said Gary Schwarzmueller, executive directorof theAssociationof Colleges and University Housing Officers International in Columbus, Ohio.

Drug and alcohol-freeresidences he said, ·are "on the increase, We're seeing more and more of that."

''If you look at what are the greatest causes of noise in the halls, it is abuse of alcohol and drugs. That is part of the reason why people choose to live in substance free houses" Schlewarzmuellersaid.

McManus House is a substance.freehouse and a ''dry" house (not permitting alcohol) in addition to Dixon, with extended quiet hours.

SENIORS AND JUNIORS· Full-time and Part-time Evening Day and

What does the future have in store for you after graduation? Employment? Graduate School? Marriage? Travel? Volunteerism? Military Service?

If, up to the present time, you really have been too busy to even think about what you are going to do after graduation, then this may be the time for you to participate in a discussion of your options with other junior and senior students.

You are cordially invited to attend one or more workshops designed to help you to begin planning now for your immediate future!

Workshop Topic: Exploring Options for Life after Graduation

Dates:

Tuesday, October 7, 1997

Tuesday, October 14, 1997

Tuesday, October 21, 1997

Tuesday, October 28, 1997

Times:

Daytime: Evening: 12:30 p.m. - 1 :30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

What's Hap. pemng

During the week of Oct. 3 • Oct. 9

FRIDAY

The women's tennis team takes on Cheyney University at 4 p.m. at Cabrini.

SATURDAY a -FieldHockey

The women's field hockey team plays at College Misercordia at noon at Cabrini. a Auction

There will be a bachelor/bachelorette auction in the WCLH at 9p.m.

SUNDAY 0 Dedication

The dedication of the Grace and Joseph Gorevin Fine Arts Gallery is in the Holy Spirit Library from 3-5 p.m.

TUESDAY a Scriptureand Supper

Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Dixon House. Call Campus Ministry x 8225 or x 8409 for more information.

WEDNESDAY a Soccer

The men's soccer team plays at Beaverat4p.m.

THURSDAY a Bingo

Wm big at 9 p.m. in theWCLH.

Last Week in the World of News

by Jennifer Kietur news editor

0 9/26

Italy aftermath

Many terrorists have been put behind. bars due to years of political violence in Italy in 1970 and 1980. The country is now debating whether to close that era by n;ducing the sentences of those terrorists still in jail. - There are 224 terrorists total.

0 9/29

Middle East leaders meet with Albright

Israeli and Palestinian leaders_expect to meet with the ~ecretary of State Madeline K. Albright.

They are meetings in New York to help revive talks on a range of issues. Prime Minister

Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said the Palestinian Authority has taken "preliminary steps" in cracking down on militants. Also the $17 million that was with held from the Palestinians was released.

0 9/29Toxins suspect cancer in children

The rate of cancer among American children is rapidly increasing. This could partly be the result of growing exposure to new environmental chemicals. Although still unproven, it is beginning to shape the federal research priorities and environmental strategies.

0 9/29

Second Bombing trial to begin Jury selection will begin in

Denver for the trial of Terry L. Nichols. He was the second man to be charged with murder and conspiracy in the Oklahoma City bombing.

0 9/30

School Condom Program

Studies show that by making condoms accessible to high school students through AIDS education programs does not increase the students rate of sexual activity. However, it does increase condom use.

The study compared the rates of condom use and sexual activity for thousands of high school students in New York City schools that offer condoms.

HIV and AIDS education is provided for students in Chicago but condoms are not available.

09/30

15 Killed in Algeria

A total of 15 people were. slashed to death by eight Muslim militants who attacked a village school in Algeria.

The attackers were disguised as the Armed Islamic Group

0 9/30

New T.V. ratings

Television networks are adding new rating labels. D, L, S and V will be used for suggestive dialogue, coarse language, sex and violence to add to the existing labels ofTV-G, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA.

O 9/30

30 Die in Asylum Fire

A fire at a Chilean home for mentally retarded children and adults killed 30 of its most handicapped residents when the roof collapsed on their beds.

Family weekend crowned as a great success

by MelissaLessig staff writer

Fun. .Laughter. Togetherness. Is that not the essence of family?

The Students of Cabrini College and their families enjoyed a weekend of just that and more. Saturday, Sept. 27 began with a continental breakfast and ended with everyone dancing the night away.

The activities of Saturday included athletic events, a 1957 lunch with a Doo-Wop group, tours ofthe mansion and Infante Leaming Center, lectures by the college administrators and a family dinner followed by a dance.

Senior Lisa Mininno, member of Kappa Sigma Omega said, "Family weekend is an opportunity for students to get together with their families and enjoy themselves at school. It is a time set aside with the family and a chance for students to show their families the school they attend"

Many flocked to the 1957 lunch where singing, fun and good food flooded the cafeteria. The crowd then found its way to the outside carnival on the commons. Family Fun Today, Inc. provided the entertainment. The carnival consisted of

three attractions.

The Space Ball was a spinning gyroscope that only the brave endured. The trampoline was a device in which the person was hooked into harnesses and bungee cords. This would pull the person 25 feet in the air and they could perform all sorts of crazy flips.

Yet another highlight, particularly among the parents, was the mansion tour. The tour was led by Martha Dale, alumni director, and Dale said, "We, the alumni, consider the mansion Cabrini College. We've done a lot of research, focused on the history and talked to various sources."

Nancy Costello, alumna, also led the tour. The tour entailed accounts of the first prestigious owners, the Pauls and the better known owners, the Dorances.

- The first part of the tour informed the families of the history of the architecture from the outside. As the tour ventured inside the mansion, Costello spoke of various rooms and stories connected with them as well as specific aspects of the inside architecture. The families were so impressed and enticed by the mansion that many have decided to return in May for the more detailed and intri-

cate tour of the inside of the man- • sion.

Jackie Coppola, first-year student, attended the tour with her family. Her family said they thought, '1t was very impressive with a lot of history. They also thought it was interesting to see the outside as well as the inside. They would like to come back in May." These feelings were shared by all that experienced the tour.

The days' events also offered the most appealing opportunity for parents to discuss questions and concerns with the college president Dr. Antoinette Iadarola and her cabinet.

Those agendas included the construction and completion of the sports complex and apartment buildings, fund raising projects, establishing academic standards, the second phase of Founder's Hall and the recruiting and shaping of a more diverse Cabrini College.

After the President's Forum,student ambassadors led tours through the newly renovated Infante Leaming Center.

Perhaps the most anticipated event of the day was the crowning of Homecoming King and Queen. This took place at the dance in the Grace Hall Atrium. Minnino said the dance

was held on-campus as opposed to off, as was in the past years because "the logistics were hard It lessened the cost by being on campus and families had the opportunity to see more of the school.

'The candidates for Homecoming were nominated by the senior class and voted on by the whole student body.

The students chose Victor Sgro for their king and Michelle Durso for their queen among a group of seven men and seven women.

Sgro said, "I was pretty excited when I found out and happy because Michelle is one of my closest friends. I am happy that people will remember when I graduate as a forward, controversial and happy person_"

Upon Durso's winning she said, "I'm excited. I feel like all my hard work has finally paid off. I would say to all underclassmen to get involved."

Emma Legge, director of student activities, said, ''Family Weekend was successful. I was pleased with the turnout and happy with the way that Kappa Sigma Omega worked on the events.

Culturalawarenessbroughttocampusthroughlectureondiversity

by ShannonDowns staff writer

Race is one of the most difficult issues for Americans to discuss. This was the main discussion brought up by Cabrini's guest speaker Amy Gutmann.

Gutmann, the fonner dt;an of Princeton University, came to give a lecture on this topic. She spoke before a packed audience in the Widener Center lecture hall, as students scrambled to find an empty seat Gutman is the author of three text books and a new book called "Color Consciousness."

Gutmann'.s thesis was that we as a society need to discuss issues of race and programs like affinnative action in order to understand each other. She went on to say that even the media have a hard time discussing this issue.

To illustrate this, Gutmann spoke of an interview a newscaster had with tennis player Arthur Ashe. When asked if living with AIDS was bis greatest difficulty, Ashe answered no. He went on to say that being black was his greatest challenge.

Gutmann said that all across the country there is a growing backlash against racial. preferences in college -admissions and employment.

Instead, those people say that preference should be given to lower-class people instead of minorities. Gutmann presented evidence that showed that both race and class put people at a disadvantage.

With the help of an overhead, she showed that African Americans score 150 points lower than Caucasians on SATs whether they earn $70,000 per year or $15,000 per year. Similarly, poor people score lower than middle-class people on SATs. Therefore, she said that both race and class should be taken into-account in college admissions. In other words, Gutmann said that both class and race

are factors that are correlated with lower SAT scores.

Gutmann said how even the president and all politicians try to avoid the topics Ielated to n1-ceas much they possibly can.· She also mentioned that only when society is ready to deal with race on its own will politicians ever be ready.

That, however, is probably easier said than done. Senior Agueda La.zala attended the lecture. She had also gone through some difficult times being a part of the Hispanic minority here at Cabrini last year. La.zala said, "Racism is a· problem of both sides involved. It is not one sides problem alone."

Concerning the lecture given by Gutmann, Lazala went on to say, "I think that programs like this arewonderful to have. They help educate the students of topics that should he spoken about more often. Gutmann was a very good speaker to have here at Cabrini."

Lazala finished by saying, 'This year, people aremore open and understanding than they were the past year." This coming from a student who has experienced first-hand the cultural barriers in society while trying to be understood and respected this past year.

After the lecture, students had the opportunity to ask Gutmann questions. Once they had their chance, the assembly was dismissed.

First-year student Lisa Haggerty said, "I thought the lecture was interesting and informative. I agreed with points like those of segregation and how it should be presented."

Graduate student Shelia McNabb said, "I also agreed with a lot of what was presented at the lecture. Gutmann made the 1ecture very interesting and informative for the people here tonight."

First-year student Teresa Martin said, "Tonight just proved that you can not just take one viewpoint when it comes to race.

The lecture was a very good one for both

Public Safety

Incidents are i:eportedby public safety during the dates from Sept. 22-27, 1997.

Harassment by Communication

9/22

One resident told an RA of a harassing phone call they had received. The RA called Public Safety. The resident has no idea who the caller was.

for a paper. The questions were very sexual and the public safety officer advised him never to call back again.

Vandalism

9/26

An RA reported that someone had bmSexual Survey ken the back window of a vehicle. Public 9/25 Safety was called and the RA told them

A caller identified as an older Cau- where the suspect was located. The !'uscasian male called Public Safety thinking pect was scared due~ ~t;;1act of underhe had reached Harcum College. He pro- _ ace ~~g. Public Safety secured the ceeded to conduct a survey ';;~ cioing area.

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is seated to the left. students who have faced difficulties of trying to be accepted as well as those who have had trouble accepting those students.

According to Guttman, people do tend to take one side of story when it comes to race. One side is always right while the other side is always wrong.

Shirely Dixon, the multi- cultural adviser, said, "I am familiar with Gutmann's works.

When I was a student here, Dr. Sharon Schwarze made us use one of her text books in class.

Dr. Edna Barenbaum, an education

correct.

Gutmann was right on target when she said that race is difficult for people here in America to discuss. Gutmann's statements in referteacher, said. ''I thought the lecture was ex- ence to the deliberation aboutrace and how cellent. As far as the topic with admission to common values such as fairness and respect college and the SATs, there is so much more should be taken into account were absolutely than just one way to look at it I'm interested in creating communities with diverse populations in them. I believe that handicapped people are also members that should be looked at as a minority as well.

"I think that the lecture had something for everyone. Race is a sensitive issue. Unfortunately, people are not as sensitive as they should be all the time. I look forward to future lectures like this because we need to look at race the way that it should be."

"Quite a few of my students who went to the lecture were taken back by the statement Arthur Ashe had said to the reporter. I feel as though Gutmann did her job in defining colorblindness and color awareness."

And so, tite difficult topic of race was presented to the students of Cabrini college. Caucasian, African American_,Oriental and Hispanic all sat together and no hostility was to be found throughout the lecture.

SGA September Update

HOMECOMING KING & QUEEN 1997

VICTOR SGRO and MICHELE DURSO

Congratulations to the winners and to the entire Homecoming Court: King: Andrew Burke, Kevin Eppler, Philip Gagliardi, Paul Monte, Shawn Mullen, Victor Sgro and Joe Zesski. Queen Colleen Adair, Stacey Caiazzo, Michele Durso, Theresa McFadden, Maura McMullen, Lisa Mininno and Tara Pfeiffenberger. Thank you to the Junior and Sophomore Class Boards for th;i!' ~imeand effort in coordiJ1'.1ir.g Homecoming 1997 aqg ~Caii of the students who voted.

FALL ELECTIONS

Do you want to get involved with SGA? Well, no time is better than the present. Elections for the Freshmen Class Board,

Residence Hall Association (RHA) and Commuter Council will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 7 through Thursday, Oct. 9. Platforms are due on Monday, Oct. 6 ·and all publicity must be stampe·d by SGA. If you· did not attend the information meetings held this week, you must contact Lisa Mininno at 902-8415 for election procedures, etc.

HAUNTED HOUS~

Are you "scary"? Bo you like to frighteq ~vplitright out of their socks? Use your scary talents to frighten the campus and surrounding community in a time-honored Halloween tradition - the Cabrini College Haunted House. The CAP Board needs your ghoulish help on Thursday, Oct. 16 through Saturday, Oct. 18. For more information, contact Angela Palazzone at 902-8415 or Emma Legge at 902-8407.

photo by Erica Jungreis

Gutmann stands and delivers her speech on race across campus. Dr. Sharon Schwarze

by Colleen Ehrle arts and entertainment editor

The new Philly 103.9 WPHI-FM has been breathing down the neck of Power 99, 98.9 WUSL-FM, in the short seven months of the station's existence, trailing in second place on the FM dial in the Philadelphia radio~market by Arbitron ratings, the official rating system for radio. ,

With as little as no advertising, the station has achieved its high ratings by oldfashion word-of-mouth promotion:

103.9's disc jockey Al B. Sylk is a driving force that has created mad competition against the veteran Power 99., in the Philadelphia urban music war.

Weeknights at 7:35 p.m. sharp, the 103.9 listening audience religiously tunes in to listen. While the more daring folks frantically call the station's request line in the hopes of demonstrating their own skills by rapping with Sylk on his notorious "roll call," which has proven to be a huge success across the city's urban music scene.

Sylk starts off the "roll call" like: "Now what's up y'all, now what's it gonna be, who's on the line with your homie Al B?'' After this intro, the caller contributes their original rhymes on the air while the song "Hey, Mr. DJ" by Zhane resounds in the

103.9 is in the house, oh baby, baby!

DJ Al B. Sylk's weeknight "roll call" fuels the fire for the urbanradio war between th_enew Philly 103.9 WPHI-FMand Power 99 WUSL-FM.

background.

If you eloquently recite your rap sample, you get to say what parf of the area your representing and dedicate some shout-outs to your friends and family.

This caller-oriented segment only lasts for about five minutes. However, the station feels- it is their most concentrated time for ratings.

With 15 years under its belt, Power 99, WUSL-FM, reigned as the only authority in urban music in the Philadelphia region.

However, in mid-February of this year, Radio One Inc. stirred things up in the urban circuit by buying the former 103.9 WORE-FM, which was the home to cutting edge "alternative" .artists. They transformed it to the present Philly 103.9 WPHI-FM, creating an urban alternative. for the Delaware Valley.

Radio One Inc. is the largest AfricanAmerican owned broadcasting company in the country with over 10 s~tions in places such as Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Atlanta.

The format for both stations consists of a mix of hip-h9p, rap and R&B.

Cabrini sophomore Kim Phillips, said she listens }o both stations. However, the de(ermining factor for preferring Power 99 is the DJs on-air personalities.

"I prefer 103.9 over Power 99 because they have a fresher sound. Also Al B.'s 'roll call' and the morning show with the Home team is a lot more entertaining than the personalities on 99," junior Vivianna Benitez said.

Besides format, the two stations share several similarities. Both radio stations target the same audience, which is adults 1834 in age, with a concentration of women aged 25-34. Similar programming airs practically at the same time slot.

Power 99s morning show airs from 5:30 a.m-10 a.m. with Carter and Sanborn, who have been entertaining for the last 10 years. The Home Team with host Tony Rich, starts the morning at 103.9 from 6-10 a.m.

Midday (10 a.m. - 2 p.m) on Power 99 Cherry Bomb serves up the "Old School Lunch hour" with DJ Ran, while 103.9 offers the "At Work Network," which encourages listeners at work to fax in their requests.

For the afternoon drive (2-6 p.m.) Gary Young (99) battles it out with Mic Fox (103.9). Power 99 features the ''Top three at three" whereas, 103.9 has the "Top four at four." Each playing back the days most sought after requests for the day.

Glenn "Golden Boy" Cooper and Colby Colb (99) battle Sylk (103.9) for the

evening timeslot. Power features live mixing and the "Power nine at nine." Sylk has his previously mentioned roll call and the "Top eight at eight."

Stay tuned, as the urban rivalry continues.

'ER'achi•• technicaltriumph,whiledramasuffers

by Paul Monte guest writer

"ER," America's most watched primetime drama, went where no Emmy award winning series had been before with last Thursday's entirely live broadcast which kicked off the show's fourth sea- I son.

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casts, it marked the first time since 1982 that National Broadcasting Company aired a show of this kfua,~~!!!alive stage production of "A Member of the Wedding.''

Although the live simulcast proved to be an outstanding technical achievement, it also caused the show's familiar dramatic tension to suffer at its expense.

The season premiere, entitled "Ambush," involved a documentary film crew invading County General Hospital's emergency room' w'captwtf-a rught.in,.tbe.:Uvetofits~doct~

staff and patients.

The clever premise allowed room for mistakes and ad-libs, including a "Hi mom" from a hospital staffer and a neck crack by Dr. Doug Ross (George Clooney).

It also allowed the actors the luxury to look in the cameras, as if to address the film crew, and in the process perhaps to read a line from a cue card.

At the start, the show's pace was slow with the staff taking prolonged looks into the film crew's cameras, but eventually it quickened with the show's familiar trauma sequences as well as with some unique elements including a crying baby, a vomiting man (which actually looked like coffee coming out of a tube in the actor's shirt sleeve) and a brawl between gang members and hospital staff. - Doubts a,;!£l the show's live aspect were put to rest during a scene---h,which Dr. Mark Greene (Anthony Edwards) asks Ross ffit1.1~ score of a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Houston Astros.

"Eight-one Cubs behind, bottom of the se:ven.tb,"R.oss..replied.=1

primetime drama 'ER.'

The astute viewer would have noticed that ~¼1 eame was being televised on another netw:k with a score ;;f ~-1 Cubs in the bottom of the 7th inning as "ER" was weiiruro-:~ ·ve broadcast.

The show's goal ofrsuctessfuiiy oompl~t~

ing a seamless live broadcast with three camera crews, 10 rooms, 11 cameras, 40 regular cast members and 75 extras could only have been a success without incorporating a regular storyline, one where the audience felt like a 'fly on the wall,' where actors could not look in the cameras and where camera movements would not be as chaotic.

Their freewheeling moves, called for by the script, helped the actors by keeping most of the shots tight and blocking out unforeseen on-the-set errors.

Ultimately ''ER's'' season premiere was produced like that of a play with numerous choreographed in-sequence rehearsals.

The more meticulous production aspects of selective editing and score music were sacrificed, resulting in a loss of dramatic punch.

"ER's" 31 million weekly viewers should not expect the cast performing live again anytime soon. Six of this season's episodes are already in the bag.

The show's regular storyline from last sea·n · • <!JT'linstartinP-this week. r~Oll?'.J

photo from Lil' Kim's "Hardcore" CD Hip-hop queen Lil' Kim is one of the main artists who dominates the airwaves at Philly 103.9 WPHI-FM.

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DeanaCarterhighlightscountrymusicawards

by Kelly Ann Monahan guest writer

Thirty-one years of shows, and finally 10 bare toes to show for it.

Deana Carter, whose trademark is barefoot Jive performances, highlighted the night at the 31st Annual Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

After a~vivacious performance

of .,Did I Shave My Legs For This?" Carter comically leapt back on the stage to accept her award for single of the year for "Strawberry Wine." The tune also won song of the year for writers Matraca Berg and Gary Harrison.

Country legend George Strait picked up both album of the year and male vocalist of the year. He does not talk much, _µiovemuch or really do anything all tlrat much.

But he is the epi1ome of traditional country. He just opens his mouth and sings and the hard-core country fans go hay-wire.

His winning two prestigious awards demonstrates this. Even with the broad range of diversity in country music today, the majority of country crooners still prefer the old country.

15-year-old Leann Rimes.

Chances are that if any male television viewers who hated country music were flipping through the channels, they would have temporarily frozen their sets at the mere site of beautiful Shania 1\vain.

No surprise that Garth Brooks won entertainer of the year, especially after his 250,000-fan-packed concert in Central Park, N.Y., this past August.

What was surprising was that the show consisted of mostly slowtempo songs, with the majority of nominees and performers being one of the youngest in history.

COUNTRY MUSIC I

A\VARD \VINNERS

Entertainerof the year: Garth Broqks

Album of the year: "Carrying Your Love with Me:' George Strait

Femalevocalist: Trisha Yearwood

Male vocalist: George Strait

Single: "StrawberryWme," Deana Carter

photo from from the cover of Deana Carter's release "Did I Shave My Legs for This?"

Carter won best single and song of the year for "Strawberry Wine" from "Did I Shave My Legs for This?"

The CMA Awards blended the more traditional country perform·ers like Strait,.Alan Jackson and Patty Loveless with the modem country of today that has transformed many once non-country devotees. These crossover artists that perfonned included Carter, Bryan White and the electrifying

Do not forget about EnglishmanSting showing up for a special performance with Toby Keith. Host Vince Gill who is said to have accumulated the largest collection of CMA Awards over the years, opted to call Wm "Stang" for the night.

It is a good thing that Gill is so quick-witted and naturally humorous, which compensated somewhat for his fumbling of words all night.

MOVIEREVIEW:'In andOut'

by AndreaKoch

copy editor

What do you get when you m.ix an indecisive homosexual with a heterosexual fiance? Add to that a persuasive media personality,a gorgeous Grammy wirumr and his supermodel girlfriendin the tiny,littleknown town of Greenleaf, Ind.

The result perhaps the year's best bust-your-gut-laughing comedy. "In & Out'' is definitely a winner following comparables involving homosexuality, such as 'The Birdcaie,"

Greenleaf anticipated the marriage of local high school teachers Howard Bracket (Kevin Kline) and Emily Montgomery·(JoanCusack).

Greenleaf was watching the 63rd . Annual Academy Awards when hometown boy Cameron Drake (Matt Dillon) won Best Actor. Upon doing so, he announced to the worW that Bracket was gay.

A sensible. explanation for Drake's comment was brought about by Bracket's class. Because

he dresses well, is well-mannered, rides a bike and is very tidy, the students said, implied Bracket's alternative lifestyle, not to mention his threeay.ear,relationshipwith Montgomery (which seemed like an eternity for Greenleaf folks). Oh, and the No. 1 giveaway - the damn hand-thing.

Beware of this scene, Magnum P.1.fans. The highlight of the movie (and perhaps the cinematichighlighr of the '90s)was the embellishedhomosexual kiss between Bracket and a media personality (fom Selleck).

Montgomery, battling with a weight problem and wodcing out to none other than Richard Simmons, has put all of her faith into Bracket since her parents died. She became a funny, unstable, emotional mess upon the announcement of Bracket's sexuality.

Drake's supermodel girlfriend, Sonya added to the comedy. Yea, maybe she was a supermodel, but also super-whiny,super-bulimicand a super-waif. I have seen decaying roadkill with more skin stretched

over the ribcage.

After sufferingthrough the whole five minutes Sonya was on screen, I would rather watch Barbara Striesand's "Funny Girl" 1,000 times than listen to her bitch and whine one more time.

Or maybe not. It seemed to be Bracket's infamous flaw. His extensive Striesand collection and love for "Funny Girl" cennected him to the gay lifestyle.

Through the funny moments during the movie, there was an important issue raised: should teachers, who are role models to students, be able to teach and influence the young minds if they ·leadan alternative lifestyle? Well, through the previous years Bracket has taught, his students have moved on - and one has won an Oscar.

Behind the comedy, the bond between the classroom and the teacher is evident, along with support from his parents. They will always be our role models. As for the rest of Greenleaf good luck.

Vince

Realizing this, he joked with the audience that he should go backstage and brush his teeth. But if Gill wants to stay in the running next year, he may need more than a toothbrush. Perhaps coming out barefoot could work forhim, too.

Song (composersaward): "StrawberryWine," Matraca Berg and Gary Harrison

Vocalgroup: Diamond Rio

Vocalduo: Brooks & Dunn

Musicvideo: "455 Rocket," Kathy Mattea

Musician: Brent Mason

photo by Victoria Pearson courtesy of MCA Nashville recordings

Gill hosted the 31st annual Country Music Awards on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

by Karin Letcher staff writer

Imagine a day when a black cat crosses your path, you accidentally break a mirror, you walk under a ladder and you find out that you have to move out of Kingswood. Is your day ruined? Not completely.

According to folklore, there are ways to counteract the effects of superstitions.

For instance, bury the pieces of the broken mirror in the earth and the seven years of bad luck will be eliminated.

After walking under the ladder, keep your fingers crossed until a dog is seen. Also, was the black cat walking toward you or away from you? If it was walking toward you, then the cat was bringing good luck.

As for the Kingswood Apartment situation, talk to Residential Life (and bring a rabbit's foot).

Superstitions have the ability to affect many people's lives. Still, there are others who refuse to believe any of the countless superstitions.

Junior Denise Gillan feels that superstitions are untrue, yet she still practia-s 1hem.

"Superstitions are simply

WHAT'S THE

habits for people," Gillan said Senior Becky Fleming believes in all of the superstitions that she knows.

"People believe in superstitions because of tradition, not necessarily because they think they are true," Fleming said.

Dr. Joseph Romano, professor of philosophy, feels superstitions • are fun.

"Superstitions are caused by misunderstandings in cause and effect relationships," said Romano.

These "misunderstandings" that Romano speaks of can be traced back to a time when people did not have the capabilities to or did not want to reason the truth behind mysterious activities. As a result, superstitions were born.

The reasoning behind some superstitions can !,e·as interesting as the superstitions themselves.

A mirror was thought to be a reflection of the user's soul. This is why vampires are said to never see their reflections. Therefore, breaking a mirror meant injuring the soul. It is seven years bad luck because the belief was that every seven years, the body changes its physiological make-up.

Black cats became a source for sttperstitions because of their use in witchcraft during the Middle Ages.

Ladders were once used to retrieve dead bodies from gallows in early America and Europe. People

would not walk

under those ladders in order to avoid seeing the corpses and the superstition stuck.

The number

13 is often seen as unlucky. This superstition originated because of the fate of the 13th guest at Jesus Christ's last supper and because of the terrible deaths of several 13th gods.

Superstitions manage to infiltrate the lives of athletes as well, including those here at Cabrini. Sophomore Erica Philo, a setter for the women's volleyball team, must listen to Black Sabbath before every game. She also wears the same blue scrunchie for each game.

Freshman cross-country runner

Chris Nielsen said, "I have to put mineral ice on my legs before every race."

Sophomore tennis-player Mike McGann always bounces the ball twice before his serves.

Still, there are athletes that are unaffected by superstitions.

Junior Melissa Posse, a center for the women's basketball team, said, "I don't think I have any superstitions."

Obviously, superstitions may not ):,e necessary for everyone to practice since Posse was first in Division ill field-goal percentage for last season.

Confusion in the past has created superstitions that will remain into the future. Superstitions, because of their long history, have become traditions, and traditions tend not .fade 11way.

Black cats became a source for superstitions because of their use in witchcraft during the Middle Ages.

Future looks bright for Lightcap

by Erica McGee staff writer

Steve Lightcap finds it hard to enjoy ~nything that involves sitting still.

Perhaps that is why he is Cabrini's new vice president of finance and administration. Lightcap has taken the place of the late John Barclay.

He finds pleasure in anything that involves activity.

Actjvity is exactly what his position involves. Not only does Lightcap have a bright future to look forward to at Cabrini but at home as well.

Lightcap started his first day at Cabrini on Monday, Sept. 22. Not only was Monday his first day here, it was also his seven-year wedding anniversary.

This year's anniversary was especially unique because his wife is five-and-a-half months pregnant. According to Lightcap, he does not care about the sex of the baby. His only hope is for a healthy baby and healthy wife.

Lightcap's busy home life is not the only thing that keeps him active. He is the chief business officer and controller here at Cabrini.

Lightcap oversees the the business _office~mail-

room, telecommunications, administrative computers and facUities such as housekeeping.

Everything on campus ultimately comes back to his office including the construction plans.

Lightcap's previous positions were at Chestnut Hill and Moore School of Art and Design.

He has a bachelor of science degree in commerce and engineering from Drexel University and a mas-· ter's degree from Villanova.

Lightcap is no stranger to the neighborhood. He grew up in Delaware County and now lives with his wife in Newtown Square, also in Delaware County. While he is not working, be enjoys gardening and doing work around the house.

"I am very compulsive," said Lightcap.

Moreover, while here at Cabrini, he aims to bring strong leadership into the administration area of the college. He wants to assist in the,growtb and educational facilities at Cabrini.

The thing he likes most about Cabrini is the people. According to Lightcap, the people he bas met here have been warm and open.

He said, 'The people here are interested in not only the institution but also the students. I like that."

The month of September is shinjng bright for Lightcap. He began his new job, he celebrated an anniversary and he is a father-to-be.

Make way for JANE

by Erin E. McHugh features editor

After flipping through the 24 pages of makeup, perfume, hair and clothing advertisements, it happens. The birth of JANE.

Jane is filled with. humor and advice. She is a good listener and hopes to please everyone. So what is she? Well if you have not figured it out by now, it's the newest women's magazines to bit the stands.

This new magazine is out on the stands attempting to catch the eye of women between the ages of 18-34. Well, it caught my eye.

This magazine is not very different from all the other women's magazines. It talks about hair, sex and style but the look and layout is easy on the eyes.

Jane Pratt, the editor in chief, invites you in as you read her letter to the readers. She intrbduces you to her staff and continuously reminds you bow glad she is that you picked it up and is reading. Pick it up. Buy it. Read it. If you are a magazine junkie this one is foryou and if your not, pick it

up anyway, because you will love it.

Unlike most magazines, this one offers a fiction section.

Way to go, Jane!

There are not too many magazines out there that allow a fiction section enter their Hollywood world.

Pratt notes in her letter that she will not have those zombie walking models you find in other women's magazine (thank God).

Instead of the mortuary models, you may find some with braces. But really, what would you rather look at a too thin and too tired model that has not eaten in two weeks or one that is improving her beauty like most people?

In the premiere issue there are

features on Drew Barrymore, Brendan Fraser and more.

This new magazine is going to be in great competition with magazines like Glamour, Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire. All of which are full energy and life, yet they all have their own unique style.

One uniqueness about Jane is that many readers may not pick up on the matte finish to its pages.

Everything about the magazine is great, all the way down to its (well I will just let you see for yourself).

I would love to tell you all the wonderful things about this new magazine but my best advice for magazine readers is to go buy it. You will love it!

JANE, a new magazine targeted towards women 18-34years-old is similar to many existing women's magazines but contains a fictional section as well. Features on Drew ,. , Barrymore and Brendan Fraserhlghlight theiirst issue:

The editorials, viewpoints, opinions and letters to the editor publishedin Loquiturare the viewsof the studenteditorialstaff and the individual writers, not the entire student body or the facultyand administration.

EDITORIAL Hush-Hush

!- It not only plagues this campus, but the whole nation as well. It is swept under the carpet and ignored because.no one wants to risk talking about it. Silence will not solve· anything, but opening your mouth could start a fight How can we solve this problem? Well let's start by acknowledging it Racism is the subject at hand if you have not already guessed.

Yes, it is difficult to talk about. Discussing it is something we .cannot do as Americans, according to Amy Gutmann. So resolving the problem will then become impossible. It will brew and manifest itself over and over again throughout generations.

Education about other cultures would be a step to break down those barriers that keep fellow human beings apart. However, being comfortable is also a factor. Being with people of our own race may make us uncomfortable, but we are missing out on another side of life. A side of life that is not what we are used to, but one that will open our minds. Learning about differences are a step to solving the race issues. It would be a perfect world if everyone got along. It would be a step to that perfect world if we could just talk about it. Then maybe our lives would change and bring forth a new way of living.

No matter what nationality or race we may be or how we classify ourselves, as Caucasian-Americans, African-Americans, etc., we are all Americans. We are all human beings. In order to break down barriers, it takes an enormous amount of strength because of the lack of communication among races and because of the hush-hush attitude Americans generally take toward race. Those barriers have been there for hundreds of years. Isn't it time to break them?

Let there be light

On the first day of creation God said, ''Let there be light." And he meant it, especially_for Cabrini's campus. It is dark at night here, very dark. There are so many scenarios that would keep students here late at night. Having to park in Grace Hall or even at ValleyForge causes a problem for students having to get to their carslate at night togo home. Or perhaps resident students have late classes and must walk back to thej:rhouse alone in the dark. Calling public safety would most likely result in keeping your fingers crossed and hoping they get there within the hour. Lights, phones and more officers are not recommended. They are demanded Safety and protection are not options. They are priorities. Perhaps one day in a perfect world walking home or to your car would not be dangerous acts, but just dayto-day activities. That would be perfect, but it has not happened yet. So keep your fingers crossed.

Homecoming regrets

Dear editor, I am writing concerning how badly the homecoming dance was done. There are several key factors that contributed to the failure of the dance.

First, I was appalled by the price of admission.

Fifteen dollars is entirely too much to charge students to enter their own homecoming dance.

I have heard many excuses of why the price was so much- because of the food, the open bar and other unmentionables. I had talked with several shJdents and parents that participated in the homecoming function.

The general attitude was that the food was poor, the price was high and the disc jockey was unsatisfactory. In the past,, Cabrini has had the homecoming dance at local hate.Is, each time done with style and class.

WYBF in the past has done music for school functions and

each time it has been exceptional.

As for the food, I personally did not participate in dinner, so I cannot honestly say that it was poor but as stated earlier, there were not many people impressed.

I fail to see how they can call • draft beer and wine (which ran out) an open bar. Also ifI pay $15, I do not see how Cabrini can limit the number of beers I may have.

Fifteen dollars is a lot of money for a bad DJ and five beers. Hey, want to know why everybody leaves campus on Friday? Look at one of our supposed big weekends. I am sure every chance students get, they will be running off campus to a have good time while abandoning what ever social event Cabrini is having.

Until Cabrini decides it wants to do something with class, the campus community will only weak.en and the so-called Cabrini family will die.

Cabrini could have easily

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charged a small amount to family members for the lunch service on Saturday to make up for what ever money that would be lost from the dance.

There is nothing I like more than hearing a barbershop quartet as I am eating. It was not trying to talk family and wisely.

To make money, why not sell refreshments during the women's and men's soccer games?

I heard many complaints that people were thirsty, hungry, etc.

In short, Cabrini dropped the ball. And the ones who will suffer most from it, is going to be the whole campus community.

I know for one, I will not participate in another Cabrini s~cial event until Cabrini has proved themselves worthy. I thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Jared Schierbaum senior

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Noparking?Noproblem

Een if you scoured the colege parking lots, you probaly would not be able to find a no parking sign on campus. With so few spots available, there is no need for one. AI; soon as you pull into the lot, you just know.

There is no parking.

When I made the decision three years ago to commute to college, I had no idea what I would be in for by the time senior year rolled around.

·Two commutes every day. One from the house to the parking lot, the other from the parking lot to the classroom.

SEPIA should create a new bus route to take commuters frbm the Grace Hall parking lot to Founder's Hall.

Since it is becoming harder and harder to find a parking spot within view of an on-campus building, commuters are left with few options.

One, make their own spot. Or • two, wake up really early.

Now, I tried option one and all I have to show for it is a stack of unpaid parking tickets. At $15 a ticket, I figure I owe about $250,000.

But who's counting?

So now I find myself giving option two a shot.

• I rise at the crack of dawn each morning. If the early bird catches the worm, then the early commuter almost certainly gets a parking spot, right?

Wrong. Still nothing.

by Thomas McKee graphic design editor

safety sledge hammer, should go to the highest bidder. Someone parks in your spot?

Forget about calling Public Safety. I say pull out the hammer and bang away your hostilities. Then kick aside the scrap metal and pull into your own parking spot.

Or the students could just take things into their uwn hands. The way I figure it, there's so much oonstruction going on right now, we could probably knock down a building or two without anyone from the college even noticing.

Does Cabrinidistributeworkgrant andwork studyto those students who need it?

Gary R\lpacz, a first-year student: Yes, I do think that the students who need it are getting it. There are signs all over the place.

In desperation, I burrowed into my closet last night and dusted off my big old bag of solutions. )Vhenever I am especially perplexed, I reach int0 the bag and grab the answers to all my problems.

Once again, the big old bag did not let me down. Here goes nothing.

How about an auction? We can auction off the parking spaces and use the money to build a new parking lot.

I say the spots, along with a

I can almost see the administration scratching their head in befuddlement.

"Hey, didn't there used to be a dorm right here?"

"I think it was knocked down as part of Sacred Heart Hall renovations, phase two."

By the time they figure it out, Woodcrest could be a brand new parking lot.

What about the students who lived in Woodcrest, you say?

No problem. I hear Bryn Mawr College has an empty donn just begging to be leased.

Doyouhaveanysparechange?

by Jeanne Lombardo guest writer

David Willy, a first-year student: No. I went down to financial aid to find out about work grant and work study, but they told me I had to come back in a week to see if the were any jobs left.

Hejdi Smith, a first-year student: No. I am a transfer student, I was going to be a full-time resident and now I have to be a part-time student. I was told that I could not receive work grant or work study because I was not an education major.

You know your financial life has

friends who have cars, but car that runs and that I can afford, is they cannot afford to go out a difficult task in itself. either.

I suppose it may have gone downhill when you have to something to do with their take out a three thousand dollar loan car payments, tuition or in order to pay for a used car. perhaps they do not even You know you have hit rock have jobs. bottom when the bank will not loan

I am so broke, I've been using Where does the vicious cycle you the $3. 000 even if you have a Loquitur as toilet paper. end? I need my job (which pays a co-signer.

Heather West, a senior: No, 'cause I did not get any. I was not even offered. How do you get it?

Saving money has never been a whopping $5.75 an hour) to get a car

Well, when that option did not strength of mine. So, you could see and I need a car to get to my job and work out, my sister and my brotherhow accumulating $800 from my to get to my classes which are off- in-law (with whom I live), suggestsummer job is actually an accom- campus. ed thatI buy a brand new car. plishment for me. However, my job does not pay They were willing to co-sign for

It amazes me how fast my me enough to be able to afford a car. a loan-a seven year loan. Who do money disappears. • I do not have Large sums of money keep disap- you know that is so broke that it is any bills, I have not oeen to a con- pearing from my bank account, but I actually going to take her seven cert in over a year, I rarely eat out certainly do not have any fun to years to pay off a car? and I usually wait for a movie to show for it. My sister, her husband and I are come out on video because I cannot So, when I do get a car, I will not still looking at different options and even afford to actually go to the the- be able to go anywhere because trying to .figureout how to tum my ater. every penny of my measly,little pay- $800 into $5,000. Andeveniflwantedtogotothe checkhastogotowardcarpayments, But for now, if any of you out movies or to a concert, I wotdd have insurance,gas, oil changes,etc. there are headed toward Haver:howay of getting there because I do And as if saving money was hot :town-CAN I PLEASE HAVE

hot have a car. Of course I do have bad enough, but to actually find

Lee Gamble, a sophomore: No, I do not get enough of work study. I have both. It is harder to find work study jobs.

Victoria Moss, a senior: No, it's too difficult to find out about. They should have more signs ,:: about it on campus.

Zerotolerancefor zerointelligence

Caution: Your life is in danger.

You jeopardize your life evet)"time you take to the road. You may be fine walking along or driving your car. You are a good driver, right?

., Nonetheless, that simply does not matter to the monstrous killers that await us on the other side of those double yellow lines.

They are out there everyday - morning, noon and night. Regardless of age, sex or skin color, we are all in danger.

Precautions must be taken.

Of course I am talking about one of the No. 1 killers of young adults: drunk drivers.

Pennsylvania has taken a step forward in the fight against drunk driving by introducing the zero-tolerance law.

Under this law, anyone driving underage with a .02 percent or greater blood-alcohol level ~an be charged with vehicular manslaughter if involved in a fatal accident.

And if you think you are in the clear since you are 21, think again.

Those over 21 can similarly be charged if they have a blood-alcohol level of .10.

Besides facing criminal charges, any drunk driver could be dropped from their insurance company and face the revocation of their driver's license.

Hopefully these outcomes will heighten the awareness of the dangers of driving under the influence.

I do not think anyone pmposely tries to have their license revoked.

Unfortunately, this law was implemented too late for my friend Mitch.

Before he could even drive, he was crossing a highway on his bike. At 1~ years old, he patiently waited on the median for the opposing traffic to cease.

A Ford Bronco jumped onto the median, leaving no time for Mitch to react.

Upon being struck by the Bronco, he flew through the front windshield and out the back windshield, where he w~ hit by another car.

The newspapers ~alled it an accident.

The driver of the Bronco who killed Mitch was three times over the legal blood-alcohol limit.

His license was revoked because of numerous, prior offenses.

Was it an accident?

How did this guy, without a license end up behind the wheel of a vehicle? Would this have happened if

by Andrea Koch copy editor

the new law was in effect?

No. He would be serving time in jail for his first-offense, or his second for that matter. Mitch, on the other hand, could be sitting in a classroom at college right now.

The cause is simple. The result is dangerous. And, for Mitch, the outcome was death.

Alcohol and driving simply do not mix. I do not want to hear any excuses. I cannot understand how you can become intoxicated and get behind the wheel.

Either you have a suicide wish or you are just plain stupid, moronic and asinine, to say the least, not to mention ignorant.

Unless you are superman, and I doubt you are, it is humanly impossible for you to consume a good amount of alcohol and have your body function properly.

Alcohol intoxicates your body and slows down your reaction time if you were to stop at a red light while driving. You cannot possibly control a vehicle accurately while under the influence.

However, the zero-tolerance law deals with the aftermath of a driver who is caught driving while intoxicated. Before you are caught, or even if you are not caught, how many lives are you jeopardizing by driving drunk?

Read the statistics.

See how many accidents are caused by drunk drivers. And knowing that drunk driving is one of the No. 1 killers of young adults, do you really need to think twice about getting behind the wheel while intoxicated?

I hope not. I would not wish for anyone to go through the horror and the tragedy that I went through with Mitch.

The problem needs to be stopped, which means for you to take action. Drink responsibly. Always have a designated driver.

Even bartenders have become involved with this growing problem by calling taxis for customers who seem to be too intoxicated to go their own way.

Mitch was an innocent victim of a large problem. His life was sacrificed to show me the dangers of drunk driving.

I pass my legend onto you.

Please, for your own sake, do not drink and drive.

For all the innocent victims of drunk drivers. do not drink and drive.

Please, for Mitch, do not drink and drive.

Corrections box:

0 In issue 4, in Two Cents, Ben Kim was misquoted. His response should have read, "It is not fair. People are being ripped off

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Former Lady Cav returns to assist team

by Michelle Saboja staff. writer

A new position in a familiar face is among the the women on the Lady Cavaliers tennis team.

Michelle Mcilvaine is no longer playing alongside her former teammates, but is now coaching them.

Though she wishes she could be out there playing with the team, she now contributes to the tennis team in a different way.

The co-most valuable player in the '96 season"is now bringing her knowledge of the giune to her team.

Mcllvaine is the new assistant coach to head coach Reggie Day. This is a work study job for her that still keeps her involved in the sport she loves.

No longer eligible to play, Mcilvaine is delighted to be able to gain coaching experience while still being involved with Cabrini's tennis team.

Mcilvaine posted an overall record of 45-19 in singles match-

Women'Tennis

First-year student Karenn Love was the only Lady Cavalier to come away with a singles victory as the women's tennis team fell to King's College, 6-3 on Saturday, Sept. 27. Love defeated King's Kristen Lambert at fourth singles by a score of 7-5, 4-6, 6-2. Love's 7-1 overall record is the best for the Lady Cavs.

Junior Michelle McDevitt and first-year student Carrie Smith teamed up as Cabrini's representatives to defeat their opponents from Drew University at the Rolex Tournament. McDevitt and Smith were able to advance to the second round before being eliminated from the tournament.

Women'sVolleyball

After a tough 15-9, 15-9, 15-5 defeat at the hands of Beaver College on Wednesday, Sept. 24, the Lady Cavaliers rebounded to beat Centenary College by a score of 30 on Saturday1 Sept. 27. The three

es and 50-8 at doubles matches as a player.

Her singles record for the '96 season stood at 17-3.

Mcllvaine was also the Lady Cavs most improved player for her last two seasons.

"Not only does Michelle bring experience to the coaching staff, but valuable insight as well," said Day.

Mcllvaine is still involved with the program. "I love the sport of tennis and by coaching this year I can still be a part of the team," she said. , Mcilvaine does miss playing the sport, though. She said sometimes she finds it hard to be the one coaching during the matches and not playing in them.

Mcilvaine is a fifth-year student this year at Cabrini. She is a senior who is majoring in English/communications.

She also works as a free-lance reporter for The Daily Times •in Vineland, N.J., near her home town o( Bridgeton, N.J. Day feels Mcilvaine has

stepped up well to her new position, even though he knows that sometimes it is hard to tum from player to coach.

"Michelle is able to run practices and help out the players;' he said.

Day has confidence in Mcilvaine and feels she is a help because he "cannot be at two courts at the same time."

Mcilvaine is respected and well liked by the team, according to Day. He describes her performance so far as "tremendous."

"Michelle is someone we- can really relate to because she is closer to our age," said sophomore Vicki Morris.

First-year student Colleen Martin said, ''[Michelle] is a really nice person and coach. She's very easy to get along with."

Mcilvaine sees this year as a rebuilding year for the team.

"We have a great bunch of girls this year," Mcilvaine said. "Everybody is doing a great job."

Mcilvaine feels if the team pulls together, they will have a

Senior

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great chance of finishing in a _ cheerleader coaching from the good position in the Pennsylvania sidelines. Athletic Conference. "Michelle can see things in the Day is confident in Mell- other opponents and is able to vaine's coaching ability. help the players out by this," he "Michelle has been there said. through the tough matches and According to Day, Mcllvaine knows exactly how the girls feel is the voice of experience on the out there,'' Day said. coaching staff. She knows what Day describes Mcllvaine's role is going through the player's on the team as much mo:re than a minds during the big matches.

victories came after the team posted scores of 15-7, 15-4, and 15-6.

Sophomore Kristy Burton returned to the lineup after missing five matches due to and injury and immediately made her presence felt, leading the team with five kills, five serving aces, and 15 digs. Sophomore Erica Philo collected four kills, four aces, three digs; and two assists, while sophomore Natalie Daciw racked up 11 digs, three kills, and one ace. Junior Cynthia Macedo, a team captain, led the Lady Cavs with 10 assists.

Women'sSoccer

The Lady Cavaliers suffered another tough one-goal loss as they dropped their match against Delaware Valley College by a score of 3-2 on Monday, Sept. 22.

Sophomore Jennifer Reichert and first-year student Karin Hale each chipped in a goal as the team dropped to 1-1 in the PAC.

Despite outshooting their opponents 14-9, the team was again overpowered in their Saturday,

Sept. 27 matchup, this time against College Misericordia. First-year student Katie Hecht matched her career-high 12 saves, a record she set earlier in the year, but the team was unable to hold off a strong attack and lost 4-0. Sophomore Erin Barney led the team with six shots on goal.

Cross Country

Both the men's and women's cross country teams turned in impressive performances at the PhiladelphiaMetropolitan Championships on Saturday, Sept. 27. Led by first-year student Sabrina Smith, who finished first with a time of 2Q:49,the Lady Cavs came in second place overall. With the victory, Smith became just the fourth Cabrini athlete to win the Metro. Senior Lyndi Paladino followed Smith in second place with a time of 21:01, while senior Nicole Volikas turned in an 11th place performat).ce.

For the men, first-year student Chuck Hartzell finished first out of all the rookies in the competition, and third overall with a time of

29:44.

Men's Soccer

Junior Paul Donaghy scored on a penalty in the second half of the Cavs matchup on Wednesday,Sept. 24, but Lycoming College followed with a scoring outburst to defeat the Cavaliers, 4-1. Senior Anthony Noel posted seven saves and allowed only one goal, and first-year student Eric Lukach saved five as he took over the goal at 45:00 in the second half.

The team rebounded on Saturday, Sept. 27, as they destroyed Neumann College, 12-0. First-year student John Amerman tallied his first career hat trick and added an assist, while juniors Wayne Brown and Don Eadie posted a pair of goals and one assist each. The remaining goals were scored by Donaghy, first-year stu~ents Joe Visconto and James Gosser, junior Michael Robinson, and sophomore Jay Hammond, who also contributed two assists. Thirty of the Cav's 39 shots came in the first half

of the game. Noel, Lukach, and first-year student Richard Balasa combined in goal for the shut out and netted just two saves as the Cavalier defense sht1tdown the visiting Knights.

Field Hockey

Junior Jessi Valerio scored her 100th career point on Tuesday, Sept. 23, as the Lady Cav's defeated Cedar Crest College, 5-1. Valerio and junior Becky Grabie each contributed two goals and one assist in the victory, which brought the Lady Cav's PAC record to'3-0.

The team was victorious again against Gwynedd-Mercy College on Thursday, Sept. 25. Grabie scored again in the win.giving her at least one goal in every Pennsylvania Athletic Conference game this season and nine goals scored overall. Grabie has scored the game-winner in three of the Lady Cav's matches. First-year student Amanda Di Giorgio scored her first collegiate goal in the victory.

photo by Cory Miller

Michelle Mcilvaine (third from left), a former player for the Lady Cavs

team,

with members of the team before a match.

Dietdrugrecallsparksfearamongpatients

by Megan Zustra staff writer

Being thin is important to many people. But is it worth risking the condition of your heart or lungs?

On Monday, Sept. 16, the Food and Drug Administration yanked two weight loss drugs, Redux and Fenfluramine, commonly known as Pondimin, off drugstore shelves. The drugs are said to be linked to b,eart valve and lung problems.

Pondirnin is half of the popular combination Fen-phen. The other half, phentamine, was not recalled.

Taking away these drugs affects those who use them as well as the doctors who prescribe them.

Denise Lawley, a Cabrini sophomore, knows about fenphen because she took it.

"I was on Fen-phen not to long ago," Lawley said. "I was so desperate to lose weight and I thought it would bring me immediate gratification.

"At first it seemed worth it,"

she said, "but then I began hearing stories about its side effects."

The quick results that she expected did not happen. She then went to her doctor and requested to be taken off the drug. He understood and suggested an increase of dosage for better results.

"That is when I heard that six out of 10 of my own doctors' patients on Fen-phen were experiencing hair loss. That is when I knew that it was not worth it," Lawley said.

With this, Lawley stopped taking the Fen-phen and is wary of all doctors now.

The Fen-phen craze began in 1992 when Michael Weintraub, from the University of Rochester in New York, published an article on bow the two drugs-Phentamine and Fenfluramine-worked better together than separately.

People began thinking of fenphen as the "Miracle Weight Loss Drug" that they had been dreaming of for many years.

At first these drugs were to be used only for seriously obese patients. To be considered obese, a person must be at least 20 percent

There is still hope for Eagles fans

have beaten the Packers in a big game.

over the ideal body weight for their size.

Seeing obese people thin out so qutckly caused both Fen-phen and Redux to become a fad. This fad stuck until July of 1997, when serious side effects were discovered.

Researchers at the Mayo clinic found 24 cases of women on the pills developing a rare heart valve problem. The FDA added nine of their own cases to that.

"With any treatment there are benefits and their are risks," Dr. Jack Crary, a Mayo cardiologist, said.

The FDA was forced to investigate and all of their findings about the heart and lung problems that have been found unraveled on Monday Sept. 16.

Susan Fitzgerald., a registered nurse working at Cabrini, added that "it is better to approach weight loss with more conventional methods such as exercise and a healthy diet."

Adding a positive outlook, first-year student Becky Seitez said, ''My aunt was on Fen-phen. She lost 30 pounds in one month

and never had any problems."

First-year student Jessica Dixey added, "I heard that even places like Jenny Craig used Fenphen along with their diet programs."

In a touching interview on NBC NewslO, Andrea Boyd, 50, of Newtown, Bucks County, commented, "I'm trying to prevent anyone from taking one more pill."

Boyd, who underwent a 12hour triple heart valve replacement on the very day that the pills were taken from the shelves.

"I was very surprised to be alive," she said. "It was a major surgery."

Boyd started taking Fen-phen in 1996. She weighed 295 pounds then. Since then, she has lost 119 pounds after taking Redux and Fen-phen.

"She had significant heart failure and its likely that their would have been progressive heart failure, definitely," her doctor, William Levy, said.

Heart surgeon Dr. V. Paul Addonizio said, "I think Andrea should now have a very normal

GENUARDIS

by Paul Moser sports editor

lifestyle."

Boyd had one last message for Fen-phen and Redux users. "Don't take it for another day because the cost is much too great. This was too great a price to pay," she said.

Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories, based in Philadelphia, make the Fen-phen component and Redux. Both are distributed for Intemeuron Pharmaceuticals.

They understand where the FDA is coming from, but will continue to investigate the drugs and their links to heart and lung problems.

"Our first commitment is to our patients and their doctors," Dr. Marc W. Dietch, senior vicepresident of Wyeth-Aherst, said. Wyeth-Ayerst will place large notices in newspapers nationwide explaining the recall. Patients with questions are urged to call a toll free number, (800) 892-2718, with any questions or concerns. Also, anyone currently taking either fen-pben or redux are advised to stop use immediately and contact the physician who prescribed it to them.

It is not over.

That is what I keep telling myself following the Eagles' abysmal 28-19 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

There are positives and negatives that one can take from the Eagles' season so far.

There is good news and bad news about where they stand right now.

The good news is that the Eagles have 12 games left.

The bad news is that they have alreadylost three of 16 games and to make the playoffs they cannot afford to lose another three.

The good news is that the Eagles

The bad news is that the Eagles have lost the small games, the games that they should have won.

The good news is that the Eagles came close to beating the Cowboys.

The bad news is that the Eagles did not beat the Cowboys.

The good news is that the Eagles have a weaker schedule the rest of the season.

The bad news is that the Eagles seem to lose to the weaker teams.

The answer to the Eagles problems right now is to beat the teams that they should beat.

The Eagles should beat the Redskins on Sunday and if they can do that then they can still make the playoffs.

The only question that remains is if can they beat the Redskins.

Wewill have to wait and see.

UpanddownseasonforLadyCavscontinuesindefeat

by Paul Moser sports editor

It is a funny thing about a tide. It can turn on you and wash you away just as fast as they can carry you to a victory.

Judging by the direction the Lady Cavs have gone this year, they know a lot about the changing of the tide.

What may seem like a trip on a roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure is actually the Lady Cavs '97 season. The story was the same in their loss to Wesley on Saturday, Sept. 27.

The Lady Cavs lost to Wesley at home over Parents Weekend by a score of 4-2.

The calm first half foreshadowed a rocky second.

The entire first half remained deadlocked, with one goal netted on each side.

Wesley opened the scoring with a goal early in the first half.

It wasn't until junior Becky Grabie started the Lady Cavs offensive attack with 9:55 left in the first half that the Lady Cav's scoring began.

It was not until four minutes into the second half that the tie was broken.

First-year student Katie Vale-

rio scored her fifth goal of the season and gave the Lady Cavs their first lead of the game.

Valerio leads all first-year players in goals with five and leads in points with 12.

The roller coaster ride had reached the top, as it was all downhill from there.

Junior Mandy Seeds was ejected from the game after being red-carded with 16 minutes left in the - game, giving Wesley a player advantage for the remainder of the game.

Earlier on in the game, Seeds had received a penalty card and the seco11dcard got her ejected.

"The first card I think was a bad call," Seeds said. "There was a girl behind me that stuck her stick out and my stick went up her hand and she started crying. That's why I got the first card. The second call, I did not understand."

Seeds_, a integral part of the defense, was lost for the rest of the game. It was now up to the young Lady Cavs to preserve the lead.

Then the roller coaster dips down for a second time.

Just minutes after Seeds' ejection, Wesley junior Jeannie

Donofrio slipped one past the Lady Cavs goaltender, junior Mary Lear, to tie the game up at two a piece.

Minutes after tying it up, Wesley then took the lead on another goal and never looked back.

By the end of the game, Wesley had scored three unanswered goals and had beaten the Lady Cavs by a score of 4-2. The

five-game winning streak the Cavs had been riding into parents weekend came to an end.

The roller coaster ride has just begun for the Cavs this season. The team stands at 4-0 in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference and are 5-0 in the overall standings.

Coach Jackie Neary reiterated the team's lack of consistency following the game.

"It's disappointing," Neary said. "They just didn't do two halves. The other five games we did 70 minutes. Today we did just 35 minutes."

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The key to the rest of the season may be that consistence.

As for right now, the Lady Cavs are looking to rebound from this loss and mount another winning streak.

Students'opinionsdifferonthebestbrandofsneakers

by Aimee Somers staff writer

dren. They are basic running shoes and cost about $150 a Riley said, "Nike definitely outsells adidas. Nikes run pair. We sell about 25 pairs a day," Speranza said. between $84 and $150."

even comparable.

"The adidas Ozweego running shoe is a popular model Ronnie Duquette of Eugene, Oregon, has a collection of "I don't understand why people spend so much money as well," he said. ''They cost $64.99 and sell pretty quick300 pairs of autographed sneakers that have been previ- on certain sneaker models," he said. "Adidas is a good, ly." ously worn by famous athletes. quality shoe and costs much less."

The truth of that statistic can even be seen

Many students, such as senior James Williams, a mem- on Cabrini's campus. trated about what he did with them, •. !P-'"d r of the track team, agree.

When interviewed by Sports Illus-,, iit:i':~

In one campus dorm room Duquette said, "I often wear them ' " ikes aren't made well. I love wearing adidas. alone, there were four students myself. I've never been a tremen- ·• - ey are the better shoes and are more co wearing the same adidas dous athlete but when I wear the \ • " fortable," Williams said. . Ozweego model. shoes I feel like I can achieve any-.'. . l • • Sophomore Miguel '.\ John Figueira, a first-year thing." t, •• Williams, a member of ~·"'""",#I ;; • - student and lacrosse player liv-

What drives us to buy sneakers :---i--•lllli-;:._-~~ the track and field teams,~:.. ,: ; r::n } ing in that dorm room, said, "I that we often cannot afford but must have? said, "I wear Nikes, ~ut I love adi- ". ·. 1/11# · ·· JtU , _ wear adid~s Oz:weegos be-

Is it an admiration for the spokespeople, a love affair das. They are my favonte shoes. I only s &.~I,. cause I nKe-the colors and they're comfortwith the brand name, persuasive advertising or ever-in- bought these Nikes that I have-on because 19:ikethe able." creasing peer pressure?

i;;olcr-and i could not find that color in the adidas shoe Cost was also a factor in Figueira's decision to buy. Is it simply comfortability and !lurn-bility? - - line."

''These were only $70," he said. "The Nikes are too ex:Pirst~yem:S-1udentBrian Jones, a member of the track W!iat is the most popular sneaker on the market today? pensive." team, said, "I wear adidas because they are comfortable According to Michael Speranza, manager of Athlete's Shoe sales departments and athletic apparel stores reand not too expensive." Foot in the King of Prussia Mall, the Nike Air Max model port that the top five selling brands of sneakers are, in

According to Eugene Riley, manager of footwear at is their best selling shoe.

order, Nike, adidas, Reebok, Fila and Converse. Modell's Sporting Goods in the King of Prussia Mall, adi- "It is our most popular model for men, women and childas does not sell as ~ell as Nike and the sales rates are not

photo by Cory Miller

Junior Becky Grabie blasts a shot during the second half of the Lady Gav's 4-2 loss to Wesley. Grabie is second on the team in scoring with 8 goals and 1 assist.

by Julie Sha/tis staff writer

Dominance overwhelmed the Lady Cavs' soccer team on Saturday, Sept. 27 in a game against College Misericordia, a riv~ member of the Pennsylva• i.aAthletic Conference.

The Lady Cavs lost to Misericordia by a score of 4-0.

The game started off with an. attemped score for Misericordia, but it was blocked by Cabrini's goalie, Katie Hecht.

Hecht made 12 saves for the Lady Cavs during the game

Another attack attempt was made by Misericordia, and this time the goal was good as Misericordia' s Jeanette Manorek scored on the play.

The Lady Cavs had the right idea when they started to keep the ball at the opposite side of the field.

Although many attemps were made to score, their effort was not enough.

Within no time at all, Misericordia scored another goal.

With only 10 minutes left in the first half, Misericordia once again scored another goal, making the score 3-0.

The Lady Cavs started off ..-.:he second half strong. They managed to keep the ball at the opposing side of the field.

Senior Captain Becky Ward came close to scoring for the Cavs but was knocked down by Misericordia's Kerry Monaghan.

Ward walked away limping, but got right back into the game. Monaghan laid on the ground for a few minutes, but then walked it off and got right back , into the game as well.

The first and only yellow card of the game was given to Misericon:tia's Erin Clough. Throughout the .entire game, Clough was pushing and knocking down players.

Misericordia's offense IJever let down. In hopes of trying to _,..~score another goal, a foul was called when one of Misericordia's players pushed Hecht as she was trying to make a save.

LadyCavsshutoutfor thirdtimethisseason

A scoring outburst from College Misericordia was too much for the women's soccer team, as they fell 4-0. First-year student Katie Hecht matched her career high with 12 saves in net.

Even though the play was stopped and the Lady Cavs took over the ball, Misericordia stole the ball back and scored their final goal, making the score 4-0.

"It was a tough game," sophomore sweeper Erin Barney said. "I thought that we hustled, but we were out-hustled. Everyone i;nade a good effort. We'll get them next time."

Barney was a key player during the game. Her attempts at scoring left her with six shots on goal.

"We have to start winning. It's ridiculous," said senior right wing Lori Pfaff. "I am a senior and we have to win the PAC. We won it when I was a freshman, and it would be nice to win it as a senior."

First-year student winger Karen Erb, js one of the new faces mi the team.

"We weren't playing up to our usual par, but we'll probaly meet [Misericordia] again in the PAC championships," she said.

"Today was an important game," said coach Dianne Pierangeli. "We are now 1- 1 in the conference. The conference is small and we have to win our next two games."

The Lady Cavs lost six seniors last year, all of which led at least one offensive or definsive category.

The players included goal tender Mandi Hopta, who is ranked as one of Cabrini's alltime goaltending leaders.

Nancy Kraus also graduated last year and is currently ranked as Cabrini's highest scorer of all-time.

The other four seniors who graduated last year, were Marisa Kane, Stephanie Caldwell, Amy Hummel and Denise Canaris.

The Lady Cavs have added -six--first--)(C.llftl!9e~ to this year's team. They consist oPatricia Carney, Erb, Susan Sipes, Mary Kosmin, Karen Hale, Tara Robuck and Hecht.

Pierangeli understands the youth of her team.

"We're still in a rebuilding stage," Pierangeli said. "We lost

six seniors this year, including our top goalie and our top scorer. We now have a new goalie this year, who is a freshman.

"We're trying to fill in the holes. The players are young and trying to learn how to win

game.. We'-re also_having a 1-1 in the Pennsylvania Athletic tough time scoring. Therilsa-eonfer.ence..standings. lack of experience. We have to ~~-mold the team back together."

The Lady Cavs record now stands at 2-6 in their regular season. This loss puts them at .,

photo by St'!cey Caiazzo

Sophomore Megan Hyde moves the ball downfield en route to the Lady Cavs 4-0 loss to College Misericordia. The loss dropped the Cavs to 1-1 in the PAC and2-6 overall.