Jan. 29, 1998 Issue 15 Loquitur

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...~d what doe.s it have to wi~ ar· t•& Fnday the 13th? Two words: hve . • music. Read all about 89.1 entertainment WYBF's upcoming battle of the • PAGE6 bands.

Students living in th<;apartment complex will have Internet access by F eb.1. The dorms will follow in the fall, but questions remain about how students will pay for the usage.

Internet ,access, wired to each pillow

by Dina M. Tartaglia managing editor

Access to the Internet in the apartment complex will be available by Feb. l with the dorms following in the upcoming fall semester. However, how the service will be paid for has not yet been determined.

Not just every room will be wired, but every person living on campus wiJl have the option of accessing the Internet in their room.

"We did that in coordination with resident life. Each person in the room could have a computer and they could be working at the same time. They wouldn't necessarily have to share a computer," said Kristine Mudrick, vice president for information technology and resources.

However, a quirk that still needs to be worked out is the amount of students living in the dorms. Mudrick said resident life will estimate the capacity of people for every dorm room and wire them accordingly.

For example, if a room is big enough to hold three people, but it currently holds two, then the room will be wired for three. As

of now, the wiring stops at the building itself and has not yet continued to the rooms.

Mudrick said a major upgrade of the network's infrastructure, which occurred over winter break, has given the capabilities to add many of the buildings online, including the apartments and the SPARC complex.

The wiring for the whole campus can be found in the server room in Founder's Hall.

Each building is connected to this Main Distributor Frame and also to each other. Students will be able to access the same programs as in the computer lab, like Microsoft Word, in addition to the Internet, due to this infrastructure.

A network interface card would need to be purchased that would allow the students to plug their computers into the wall in order to access the Internet. According to Mudric_k,the estimated cost of the card will be $100. Also, the computers would not be supplied by the college.

However, how the service will be paid for bas not yet been determined because of the current budget planning, Mudrick said. Using $200 as an example,

Mudrick said some colleges charge a basic technology fee that would cover the basic technology that every student is receiving, like the smart classrooms and staffing.

But, other schools charge a separate fee for residents, either having it be optional or wrapping it into their room and board charges.

"But what about the commuters?" Mudrick:asked.

"We try to provide comparable services to the commuters that the residents might have, but we still know that they have different needs," Mudrick said.

For example, if a technology fee is decided upon, commuters, who have the Internet at home, could access the college's library catalog through a website. Mudrick used this as an example of how a technology fee can be used by a commuter, in addition to the use of the smart classrooms and· staffing.

Another question that is in the process of deliberation is whether or not the college will allow students to dial into the network from off campus.

"Other colleges have said, 'No. I am not going to provide

The Main Distribution Frame is located in Founder's Hall and serves the whole campus.

you with that ability. You can go out and get yourself an America Online account,'" Mudrick said.

A decision has not been made about the factors of Internet access, but according to Mudrick, a decision will have to be reached. However, the students in the apartment complex., which is planned to be wired for Feb. 1, will not be charged a fee for access. They will only be charged for the network card.

Mudrick also said with this new technology being offered on campus, professors will most likely incorporate it into their courses and not just use it for en-

tertainment purposes. Logging onto the network should not to be a problem.,_especially when theie are an excess amount of users at once.

"All the work we did over break with the infrastructure was in anticipation for a larger amount of users," Mudrick said.

However. Mudrick said she is not sure how many students have computers and would log onto the network.

"But we've never had services for them to connect to. So once they are here, maybe they will connect," Mudrick said.

Acupuncture begins to point towards future

by Melissa Lessig assistant news editor

Acupuncture may not be the most common form of medicine because needles do not necessari1y carry a desirable connotation, but it is on the rise. Research has proven acupuncture to be effective and it is no longer viewed as a wacky, experimental medical treatment.

The National Institutes of Health assembled a panel in November to assess the research of acupuncture and to settle the existing controversy.

David Ramsay, chairman of NIH and president of the University of Maryland, said, "It's time to take acupuncture seriously. There are a number of situations where it really does work."

Tbe papel concl'uded that

acupuncture was quite effective in treating various muscle and skeletal disorders. It also provided same relief in cases of postoperative pain. Also, acupuncture is now endorsed by NIH as a qualified supplement to treatments for drug addiction, carpal-tunnel, asthma and osteoarthritis. America and the medical community are recognizing the validity and effectiveness of acupuncture as a medical treatment. For some, this recognition comes as no surprise.

Dr. Peter Rubinis a practicing acupuncturist of 25 years in Wayne.He has known that acupuncture is effective and obviously his patients acknowledge this also.

Rubin describes acupnncture as targeting and balancing certain ~ner,ies in the bodythatre~te to

the state of health, physical and emotional. 'There is a circulating flow of energy throughout the body. The quality of the distribution of this energy has a profound effect on the state of health," Rubin said.

When most seek medical treatment, traditional or alternative, it is because of pain.

Rubin views pain as only a symptom. He said, "About half of my patients seek acupuncture because of pain caused by physical and emotional problems." The true ailments to alleviate are the chronic problems that patients experience, which are not always physical conditions, according to Rubin. The&e create the symptoms of pain.

As for the future of acupuncture, Rubin believes that acupuncture holds a prominent position in

America's search for the most effective treatment for whatever ails them.

"My wife and I both practice acupuncture together. It takes a long time to get an appointment with us. If you have something that works, people are going to use it and acupuncture works. However, all acupuncture isn't the same. It requires a great deal of training and experience and this varies; thus, results vary," Rubin said.

According to NIH, acupuncture is cost effective, less painful than going to the hospital and it works; therefore, the future looks bright for acupuncture.

As of now Americans spend $500 million a year on acupuncture. They get quicker results at a lower cost than traditional med-

A Boston University researcher told the NIH panel that the savings resulting from acupuncture treatment of stroke rehabilitation and carpal-tunnel alone could cut the nation's annual medical bills by $11 billion.

Another increasing popularity of acupuncture is that for animals, yes animals. It is now widely accepted to treat animals with acupuncture, according to Rubm. _

If your animal faces chronic problems that cause pain, acupuncture is proven just as effective as traditional veterinary methods.

Less expensive than most medical treatments offered, virtually no side effects and clearly effective, acupuncture is a popular and ever-growing treatment for various physical and emotional conditions,,

photo by Stacey Caiazzo

A new convergence of communication

by Diane Grimaldi editor in chief

More students means there needs to be more classroom space and bedroom space. The college has partly solved this need for more space with the completion of phase I, the remodeling of Founder's Hall.

In phase I the classroom space in Sacred Heart Hall was renovated and renamed Founder's Hall.

The apartment complex is entirely complete and students began the semester basking in its modern style. The next phase of construction on campus begins with the phase II renovation of Founder's Hall.

Phase II will consist of the renovation of the dining hall and the current gym in Founder's Hall. Plans for the dining hall are still in the discussion process. Tentative plans for the current gym are much more developed than the ones for the dining hall.

According to Dr. Thomas Boeke, provost and academic dean, the current gym will be divided into two levels. The first level will be the new site for the communication de-

partment.

Another level will be added in the current gym. The dining hall is on the bottom level, in its current position; the gym floor will become the location of the communications department and the third floor will be used for faculty offices and new class rooms.

The middle floor will have a journalism workroom, a graphics lab, black and white and color darkrooms, six rooms for radio and three rooms for video production.

There will also be a seminar room for classroom use. Six faculty offices will be built as well. According to Boeke, this is to locate communication faculty closer to the students' work locations.

The third floor will consist of five new classrooms, one two-way video conference room that can be used for distance learning and for a regular classroom. Ten faculty offices will be added to the floor as well.

Boeke said he feels the completion of the second and third floor is more important than the dining hall. This is because academics is more important to him than the dining hall.

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The English/communication department in the fall of 1997 had 124 majors plus 50 professional communication majors and according to Boeke "the west wing of the Widener center is inadequate for the number of students now in the department.

Boeke said his goals for this part of phase II are "to provide state-of-the-art classroom and space to support the communication center to a center of excellence, to provide multiple and dedicated classroom space and to provide faculty and office space."

Currently the Widener Center gives the communication department around 2,190 square feet of space, the plans in phase II will more than double the current space at 7,315 square feet. This number may fluctuate, according to Boeke.

"We are in a reflective pause," Boeke said. That is why construction has not started on phase II. Phase I cost $2.1 million. Phase II will cost approximately $2.8 million, according to Boeke's guess. "It could even be a million more," Boeke said.

"We gotta pay for phase I before phase II begins," Boeke said.

The Kresge Foundation, a very prestigious foundation, according to Boeke, will give the college $200,000 if the college raises "$946,000 between the dates of Aug. 1, 1997 and June 30, 1998.

This will pay off phase L Then, Boeke said, phase II can become more definite. The college is $440,000 away from the goal the Kresge Foundation has set for it

None of the plans are definite, yet Boeke said, "I am pretty confident these plans will emerge on the blue prints and in the real world. There is no reason we can't get definitive. We can do that now and then move forward with the planning."

"I am pleased and excited with phase I," Boeke said. "We want to create a livinglearning environment for communication students-all the areas of communications working together shows convergence."

There are no definite dates for phase II to b_egin,but according to Boeke, there is no reason not to start planning.

"If we start now, when the time come to start we won't have to go back to preliminary planning because it will already be done," Boeke said.

floor plans provided oy academic affairs

This is the tentative floor plans for the middle floor of phase II construction. This plan demonstrate what the communication center will look like if these plans go through to blue prints. The plans are still in the discussion process and are not final. The renovation will more than double the size of the communication department adding larger classrooms, faculty offices and a bigger computer graphics lab. Plans for the bottom and third floors are also being discussed.

Rock,makingpeoplelaugharoundtheworld

by Jennifer L. Kietur news editor

Michael Rock is a professional improvisational actor, as well as being on the faculty at Clown College with the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus, the director of entertainment at Hershey Park and an accomplished performer.

Rock came to the Widener Center lecture hall on Thursday, Jan. 22.,from 12:30-1:30 p.m. to speak to communication mafors about how he got to where he is today.

Rock went to Penn State University and received his degree in theater. While at Penn State, he had an acting teacher that trained in Chicago and did improvisational games with them. For him,_ that is what made him realize he wanted to be an improvisionalist.

"Improv is all about connecting with people and adding on to that. You hardly ever work solo," Rock said.

Rock stressed the importance

of interacting with the other actors and never telling them they do not have a good idea. Rock said, you give and take from one another.

He received his first big break working in the Freestyle Repertory Theater doing theater sports. Theater sports is improv pretending to be playing competitive sports and to involve the audience by posing questions to them after finishing a dramatic performance. It creates competition within to win the audience over. Theater sports was created by Keith Johnson from Calgary, Canada.

• When Rock joined the theater, he was a terrible improviser, but due to his theater background, he was given a chance. After he came to the first rehearsal, he was told that there would be a $10 monthly fee in order to cover expenses for the weekly shows.

Dl.ll'ing the first three to six months in the company, there was a preliminary grace period.

This allowed the new members to decide if they wanted to stay. After six months they were offered full membership.

The theater was based in New York City and the public schools in the city contracted the theater to come in because there are no art classes available for the students.

The show is tailored accordingly to the grade level they are performing and they perform to grades kindergarten thru senior year in high school.

After this had begun, the theater really began to come together. The company now consists of almost 20 members and they are looking for new people. Most of the· members are freelance and the other seven are full time at the theater.

The Freestyle Theater also runs programs and teaches corporate workshops. Most of the corporations believe heavily in team building and so they have the theater come in to teach them

how to work better as teams.

Rock also teaches improv classes at night and most of his students are lawyers or other business people that have very intense days and just need to unwind.

Rock received a huge break by working with the Momenshantz, a production that toured the world for two years. He made people laugh, think and wonder. When they traveled to Australia and New Zealand, theater sports was a great hit.

When asked about working as an improviser, Rock said, ;,If you work as hard as most people in the business world work, you will probably be able to work as a professional in theater."

It is very important to meet, work and establish relationships with people.

''Do believe an those people who tell you not to go into theater and then do it anyway," Ro.ck said.

Web provides access for acceptance

College hopefuls are often hindered by the college application process, yspecially the personal essay. Now there is hope for those who struggle with the essay. A new site on the web has been devised to aid the writing of the essay.

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t,y Jul.i9Shall/$ assistal1tnew.s ¢itor

Manypeopleare isldng why enrolhnentnumbers have gone up since last year. 'aremanyreasonsto _tb.IB-~r.

Not only 18the,colle_getargeting a biggey'region•!llJO a more diversesnic.Jentbody, but they have atso come up with tb¢,ideaofa letter series. - Thi& is a $ties 6f letrers that are sent out to potentia,Istudents:who want.to attend the college.

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Acc~ding .to Joanne Maybeny, assistant director of admissions,this 11,a.huge part of whythe studentP9Pu.lation arose duringthe~1997~· 9S year. She says the firstyear enrollmentwent way up.

The letter series include many differept perspectives of people from 'the GODege. There i'i a student a board of 1rustees®d alunmi_perspective.

Last year they used graduate.Dari Lorenza..,-ooeof the student perspectives. ln the letter he talksabouthis lifeat Cabrini' • and the kinds of things that he was involved jn,

by Megan Zustra assistant copy

editor

Getting accepted into college is a long and complicated process. Many students lose thinking about writing the most dreaded portion of the application: the personal essay.

But, fear no more college or graduate school hopefuls. No more long and harrowing nights of contemplating the perfect words to build that essay to your hopeful college standards. A solution has arrived.

The good old Internet has come to the rescue. Just visit http://www.ivyessays.com and your prayers might just be answered.

The mission of Ivy Essays is to assist students with the ever tedious application process, whether it be for college or graduate school, especially with the essay portion of the application.

Ivy Essays was conceived in December of 1996 by Daniel Kaufman and Helen Lee both graduates of Williams College, an ivy league school located in Williamstown,

Mass. The third founder, Christopher Dowhan, graduated from the University of Vermont in Burlington.

Sample essays for admission to business and law schools, as well as undergraduate essays can be found at this site.

Also, students can find application tips here such as a top ten tip list, what attracts admissions, how to market yourself to a college and why essays are crucial for acceptance into the school of your choice.

As for actual writing tips, it's all here. What not to do when writing a college or graduate school essay, Ivy Essay's own 15Step Writing Process, a self,assessment test and also a rewriting checklist are included in this part of the site.

These essays can, of course, be accessed via the world wide web. Another option at this site is to sell your essays to Ivy Essays once you have been accepted into a ivy league school.

Ivy Essays will pay $35 to $50 for complete application sets, $50 for law school personal essays, and either $65 or $80 for

business school essays. The $80 payment can only be received if the essay is from Harvard, Stanford, Northwestern and the University of Pennsylvania.

This may sound like an attractive offer to the many poor college students out there but Cabrini is not an Ivy League school. But, for those who are looking forward to applying to graduate school sometime in the future it might not be a bad idea to jot down this site.

And many might be upset and wondering where this was when they were going through the grueling college application process. Ivy essays is not out there for students to copy the essays, but a1,a guide. It has been found though that high-school students visited the site, sent away for more information and sample essays and actually passed the Ivy League acceptance essays as their own.

Kaufman said that he promises to aid any school that might be suspicious of plagiarism in their investigation. He knows that kids are tempted, "even the smart ones," he added.

The letter is c~ed to be a pe,rs,onal _ letterfmo:i a studentto a .student.No,wthat Lorent. graduated last ·ye&' ;,tbey use· his le:tte.tJrqm the, -alumniperspective.TheJetter consist -of v.nathe actom'fnshed at. the eolle~ mid where be is now.

The pfirp<iseof ,th~ letters is fuflhe ~nt :f?:see .;thecollegeas.clhers $ee it who have been mvoived,; -

Mayberry said, ''Other counselorsna~e:.saidthatstu- ' • dents:come ttp 'W tnem and'"' iay, ·~, l received the Dan ' Lorenztet.terandI was really impressed.·"

• .- Sinre the letter $.eries has :beensueba successarid enrollmenthas go~e op-,aqmissions is continuing the, :_process.

Thursday, January 29, 1998

·Last Week in the World of News

During the weeks of Jan. 30-Feb. 5

FRIDAY 0 Legal Party

Go to the legal party to ring in the new year from 9 .p.m.-1 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 30 in the Widener Center gathering area.

SATURDAY 0 Basketball

Watch the men's basketball team as they host Eastern College on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 3 p.m.

SUNDAY

0 Black History Month

Help celebrate Black History Month on Sunday, Feb. l.

MONDAY 0 Ground Hog Day

Check to see if Punxatawny Phil sees his shadow on Monday, Feb. 2.

WEDNESDAY 0 Basketball

Go out and support the women's basketball team at Alvernia College at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4.

THURSDAY 0 Workshop

Learn how to enhance your resume at a resume writing workshop on Thursday, Feb. 5 from 12:30- 1:30 p.m. For more information, call the co-op office at x8304.

by Megan Zustra assistant copy editor

Cl 1/20

Number on Welfare Rolls Falls

The number of people on welfare rolls is below 10 million for the first time in 25 years.

The President's Council of Economic Advisers said this is because the, economy is growmg.

Welfare has been declining for a few years now, but this is definitely a milestone, according to Rahm Emanual, senior adviser to President Clinton.

0 1/21

Kaczynski Competent to Stand TriaJ

Theodore J. Kaczynski has been found competent to stand trial for charges that he is, in fact, the Unabomber.

The current defense team will remain the same even though Kaczynski requested to represent himself.

The judge saw his request as a way to buy time. Kaczynski will use a menta] illness defense as had been planned prior to his request.

01/22

Castro Greets Pope

Pope John Paul II received a warm welcome from Cuban leader Fidel Castro. The Pope asked that Cuba opens up to the world and also that the world to do the same in return. Despite the ·fact that freely expressing religion is normally discouraged in Cuba, many people lined the streets with posters proclaiming their faith. Opening speeches began very shortly after the Pope stepped off the plane, He was in Cuba for five days.

Cl 1/22

Clinton Denies Reports of an Affair President Clinton denied having an intimate relationship with Monica Lewinsky. Lewinsky allegedly confid-

ed the details of her intimate affairs with Clinton while she was an intern at the White House to Linda Tripp, another · White House worker.

Telephone conversations between Tripp and Lewinsky were recorded by Tripp.

FBI agents are searching for anyone else that Lewinsky could have confided in at that time.

01/26

Broncos Win Superbow]

The football season has ended with the Denver Broncos coming out victorious in Superbowl XXXII.

John Elway and Terrell Davis lead Denver to the 31-24 win over the Green Bay Packers. This was the Broncos first NFL championship.

It ended the American conference's 13-year losing streak for Superbowls.

Davis . set a Superbowl record with three rushing touchdowns, winning the game with 1 minute 45 seconds left in

the game.

The Broncos had lost in four previous Superbowls while Green Bay had won three.

01/26

Iraq to be Bombed

The United States and Great Britain are planning a three or four-day bombing of Iraqi targets if Iraqi president Saddam Hussein continues to block the work of the U .N. weapon inspectors.

This bombing could take place as early as February. Iraq simply refuses to let the inspectors do their job.

01/27

Compaq buys digital Compaq Computer Corporation decided to but the Digital Equipment Corporation for $9.6 billion in cash and also stock.

Compaq is the No. 1 maker of personal computers today. Digital had been declining in sales for quite some time.

Miccoli, Iadarola trading places

by Megan Zustra assistant copy editor

Sold to the Miccoli family, one day as president of Cabrini College.

These were the words that senior Felicia Miccoli heard during the silent auction that was • held during Cabrini's annual family weekend.

Miccoli said, "My parents got it for me."

The prize for the auction was • the opportunity to be presi,dent of the college for one day. Although family weekend was Sept. 22 the prize has not yet been followed through.

According to Miccoli, she will assume the position of President Dr. Antoinette Iadarola sometime during the spring semester. Miccoli said, "She [Iadarola] has also agreed to go

to my classes for the day."

What would you do as president for a day?

Miccoli is open to any suggestions as to what students as well as faculty would do during a day of supreme power over Cabrini College.

Sophomore Kelly Griffith said, "I would want to be able to switch places with President Iadarola on a game (softball) day so she would understand how much of a pain it is to go off campus to play a home game because we don't have a field on campus."

First-year student Karey Stanziale said, " I would _cancel classes for the day and throw a campus-wide party. Teachers and students would be invited."

Miccoli is not yet sure as to what she will do when the day arrives. This is a great opportu-

nity for a student to experience what is involved in running a college.

Iadarola will be attending all of Miccoli's classes as well as her extra-curricular activities.

This will be a great way for Iadarola to be able to experience first hand how important it is to become so involved on a college

campus, plus give her a break from her busy schedule of being our school's president. All in all, it seems like a fair switch.

These are just a few suggestions but everyone is encouraged to drop a note in Miccoli's box. Her campus mailbox is 513. The more responses she receives the better.

Thursday, January 29, 1998

by Heather King staff writer

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WYBF an_dthe CAP board are sponsoring a night of music including three local bands, Colorblind, and Love Revolution on Friday, Feb. ,13.

held Friday the 13 in the Founder's Hall gymnasium from 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

If anybody on Cabrini's campus remembers anything from their day of learning today, it should be the three following items First, Friday the 13th is a day that some people fear. Second, Triskaidekaphobia: (tris ki-dek a-fo be-a) n. is the abnormal fear of the number 13. And lastly, the Triskaidekaphobia Fest, sponsored by 89.1 WYBF-F.M. and the CAP board, will be

This celebration will include three localarea Philadelphia bands: Love Revolution, Lunch Box Heroes and Colorblind. Included in this fest will be the availability of drinks and food. College I.D. should be brought by all students.

Jus~ a couple weeks ago, one of the bands that is scheduled to play at Cabrini's Triskaidekaphobia Fest, Love Revolution, opened for the ever-popular Aerosmith. The following week, Love Revolution and Lunch Box Heroes performed in the Sam Goody at the King of Prussia Mall.

These two rising bands were promoting the 94 WYSP CD compilation "Loud and Local: Original Rock from the Streets of Philly." The compilation has 21 different bands that best represent the Philadelphia area, including Love Revolution and Lunch Box Heroes. •

If you are a Cabrini student, then you know that everyone complains about campus activities. Behind the scenes of this particular activity is 89.1's Kelly Ann Monahan, who said, "In the past, Cabrini students have requested bands, especially the

freshman." So therefore this is Cabrini's chance to start off the year with some spirit that will rock the campus. "Everyone wants something more happening on Cabrini's campus, and this is the opportunity," Monahan said.

Whether you want to support Philadelphia's musical talent, find out what the name Triskaidekaphobia is really all about, or just want to jam to some groovin' bands, Founder's Hall gym on Friday, Feb. 13 is where it's at.

"I think that if we get a good turnout of students, the event will go over even better, particularly because a couple of the bands are really starting to make a name for themselves in the Philadelphia area,"Monahan said.

Though the school calendar notes the date of the fest to be Saturday, Feb. 14, please dismiss. The actual date is of course, Fri-

day, Feb. 13. So don't fear the number 13. Love it. Mark it

your calendar. And be there!

Spring '98 Schedule

Psychologically Speaking Talk Show

Wandering Hippie

Hot

cover of Colorblind's latest release "Laughing the Tears Away·

photo courtesy of Love Revolution

on Love Revolution headlines Cabrini's Triskaidekapho-

bia Fest in Founder's Hall gym on Friday, Feb. 13.

Philadelphia, the hot spot for film making

Philadelphia.

by Colleen Ehrle arts and entertainment editor

hiladelphia was not considered to be much of anything in regard to the film industry before 1992, except for the epic "Rocky"in 1976 and an occasional movie like "Trading Places" and "Mannequin" in the 80s.

However, nowadays Philadelphia is viewed as a booming contribution to today's film business, both on a small and large scale. There has been an astounding increase in production costs for movie making in the city between the years 1992 to 1997. In this time span, approximately $ 125 million has been generated in production costs compared to the low $2.5 million from 1990.

There are three main explanations for the rise in popularity of

Probably the strongest reason for Philadelphia gaining such recognition within the film business can be attributed to location scouts for the city, namely a woman by the name of Sharon Pinkenson, director of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office.

Pinkeoson has been aggressively promoting and marketing the city to Hollywood film makers since she tookover the position in 1991.

The award winning movie, "Philadelphia," directed by Jonathan Demme, is a direct result of Pink:enson's aggressive persistence in shopping the city to Hollywood.

Demme had never considered to film the movie in.Philadelphia or take the city's name as the title. However, with Pinkenson 's strong marketing skills, she convinced Demme there could be no better choice than to film in Philadelphia.

"Philadelphia,'' the movie, created many new opportunities for the city in terms of the film world. Demme published a public thankyou letter to the city and shared his

enjoyment in working here in Variety magazine shortly after his experiences in the city.

His influence became apparent as several other prominent directors have chosen the city for their next sought after shoot.

"Another big attraction to the city is its diverse types of housing and neighborhoods. There are over 17 different types of row homes alone, ranging from Society Hill to Fishtown. It offers 1,000s of different looks," said Peter Leokum, deputy director of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office.

The transformation of the Philadelphia Civic Center into a sound stage has also contributed greatly to the attractiveness of the city as a spot to film. "The Civic Center provides the luxury of a L.A. sou.ndstage, while staying in Philadelphia,'' said Leokum.

Other major releases to originate form the city of brotherly love include: "12 Monkeys," in '96 starring Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt, the most recent theater release, "Fallen," starring Denzel Washington and John Goodman, where the filming took place in Manayunk.

cover art to the soundtrack "PhHadelphia" The movie ~Philadelphia" was a breakthrough hit for the city in terms of generating intense interest from the film-making community as a hot spot to film future blockbusters.

The ftlming of "Beloved," another Demme film, has just recently concluded this past December. "Beloved" stars Oprah Wtnfrey and Danny Glover.

"Wide Awake," directed by M.

Night Shyamalan, should be released in March, starring Rosie O' Donnell and Denis Leary. Shyamalan is also beginning production on "Sixth Sense," which will star Bruce Willis.

Nicholson is 'As Good As It Gets'

by Paul Moser sports editor

The movie "As Good As It Gets," is just as the title suggests. It is as good as it gets. The five star performances from Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear and Jack Nicholson were amazing. The dialogue was well written. The directing was excellent.The casting could not have been better.

While watching this movie the first thing that strikes you is the superb acting from the stars of this film. Hunt puts on a very admirable performance keeping up with Nicholson's crazy character. Hunt played Carol, the hardworking waitress in a New York diner, who Just wanted her son to get better.

She is the only person that Nicholson can relate to and order his food from. Thisgives youa little glimpse into the character of Nicholson. Nicholson plays Melvin, a romance novelist who suffers from obsessive compulsive disorder. He plays a wonderful OCD sufferer in a comical manner.

Nicholson's disorder is played off during the whole movie and provides some very comical moments. The best being the scene when his neighbor Simon's (Greg Kinnear) dog, Verdel],begins to mimic the skipping of Melvin. Melvin, driven by his obsessive nature, does this to prevent stepping on any cracks on the sidewalk.

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photo obtained via Internet Melvin, played by Jack Nicholson, in warm embrace with his neighbor Simon's (Greg Kinnear) dog.

Which brings us to the part played by Kinnear, Simon, Nicholson's homosexual neighbor. Kinnear does a very good job of playing Simon, in only his second big screen role. However, his perfonnance is overshadowed by the performances of Nicholson and Hunt Kinnear goes through an entire ride of emotions following his attack by burglars.

The story goes through the unlikely pairing of these three lost people in New-YorkCity, who find that they need to be together. Hunt's disgust, initially,with Nicholson and Nicholson's homophobia toward Kinnear nwk:e for interesting dialogue and funny situatiQns'.These initial responses are finally overcome

and the trio come together.

In a nutshell, the story may be about the lack of love Nicholson had in his life with other human beings. He then realizes that distancing himself from the world only worsens his disorder.He finds it is not easy to break away from his obsessive behavior. It is not only untilhe begins to look out for companionshipthat he finds true happiness. That is where the characters of Kinnear and then Hunt become necessary to cure Nicholson. The realization about love and friendshipmakes Nicholson finally realize this is truly 'as good as it gets.'

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BEANIE BABY CRAZE

by Marla Izzo staff writer

It all started in 1994 with a simple idea to create a line of low-priced but highquality toys that children could afford, Thus

brothers and sisters from the early days of beanie fever. But why retire a toy you ask?

In 1986 a man named H. Ty Warner developed a toy business after he had worked previously for a stuffed animal manufacturer. Years later his company called Ty Inc;, based in Illinois, created this toy sensation. To ensure that their toy line is constantly evolving, the company decided to retire certain characters.

tures,the Beanie Babies family boasts some pretty wacky and individual .characters. In December of·

1997, Ty released a spec1a baby in tribute to the late Diana, Princess of Wales.

the bear, Flash the dolphin, egs the frog and Patty the platypus, to name a few. Since then the Beanie Baby family has grown into a virtual dynasty of rare collectibles and current best sellers.

Among the first wave of Beanie Babies was a character called Chocolate the moose. But don't look for him on store

shelves nowadays. Chocolate is pleasantly retired from the current market, as well as his beanie

In other words, the characters can only be sold for a certain amount of time before they stop manufacturing them. Therefore, it ensures that new and up-to-date characters are created.

So, what happens to Chocolate the moose? Along with his other retirees, he's a collectable. Some of the rarest Beanie Babies can be worth as much as $1,500.

"I would certainly say they appeal to a very wide range of people, old and young in age," Alice Nelson-Cedide, a marketing assistant for Zainy Brainy toy stores in the Philadelphia area, said.

"This is a very unique little purple bear with a white rose on its heart," Nelson-Cedide of the new product said "Unlike a lot of the other beanies, this one is called by one name only, Princess."

Io the coming weeks, Zainy Brainy stores in Strafford and Wynnewood will be holding raffles of some of the bears, according to Nelson-Cedide.

All proceeds from the sales of the Princess bear will go to Princess Diana's foundation and charity fund.

All photos by Stacey Caiazzo

buys into plastic surgery

by Michelle Saboja staff writer

She has everything. A huge house, a nice car, tons of clothes and even "Ken."

Now Barbie is even getting a makeover.

Many girls, young and old, own or have owned a Barbie some time in their life. Some collect and leave them untouched. Others take her out of the box and give her a new haircut. No. matter how Barbie. is used, she has brought joy to many girls lives.

Barbie is now undergoing a big change in her life. Mattel is coming out with a new Barbie. This Barbie will have the body of a "real" woman with the correct measurements. Her face will also be undergoing some changes. She no longer will have the measurements that make her a target of criticism. This Barbie is set to be introduced in February at the annual Toy Trade Show.

According to Mattel, the manufacturers of Barbie, the doll will now have a realistic waist slimmer hips, a smaller bust and her face will stray away from her glamorous features.

The changes Barbie is undergoing can be considered good and bad to some. First-year student Tara Holland has the originaJ 1988 Holiday Barbie still in the box untouched. She considers the change good for people who own Barbies without these new measurements.

''These changes could mean that the Barbies I have still in the box might be worth more," Holland said.

Holiday Barbie has been released by Mattel around the Christmas season every year for the last 10 years. Holland owns several of these Holiday Barbies.

Mattel also announced that after 1997, Holiday Barbie will no longer be released as a brunette. Mattel wanted the 1998 line of Happy Holidays Barbie to be the last of the series to be released as a brunette. This was done in honor of the 10th annive.rsary of the series. Mattel wanted this Barbie to be the most valuable Happy Holidays Barbie ever.

Holland owns one of the first and last ever brunette Holiday Barbie to be on store shelves. She is excited at the fact that this Barbie is going to be considered a collector's item. She will keep her in the box along with the others she owns. -

Holland does not consider herself a Barbie collector. She has received Barbies as gifts and keeps them in the box to save. She does not go to trade shows and know everything there is to know about Barbie.

"I am looking forward to what next year's Holiday Barbie will look like," Holland said. According to Mattel, the new look will not completely wipe out the original look of Barbie. Glamorous features will appear on some of the dolJs.

zeby Melissa Lessig assistant news editor

Most students get jobs at the mall to support the expenses of college life. Money may be the true motivation or it may be the fact that discounts are an added bonus to the job. Is it the desire to possess money or the desire to spend money with numerous discounts that attract students to the world of work?

The idea of working at a clothing store or a music store and being able to buy the products at discounted prices captivates many students.

Discounts seem to allow the students to purchase more and more. However, not all students get a job with the sole purpose of obtaining a discount.

A store that pulls in many students is Bath and Body Works. Not only do workers receive a discount at Bath and Body Works, but they make use of discounts at the clothing stores of Structure and Express.

Three popular chain stores all offering discounts creates an ideal situation for many students. They can clothe themselves and pamper themselves at less expensive prices -and these are two things in which students put forth much time and energy.

For some students, however, the thrill of the discount did not reel them in and it does not signify anything spectacular for them.

Senior Trish Ricci has been working at Bath and Body Works for two and a half years. The discount that she received was not even a circulating thought in her mind.

"I wanted the job because I love the products. Also the " employees are so upbeat and I could relate to them. I was not even aware of the discount until I got the job," Ricci said.

There are those students that simply wish to be around people and help them. These students love working because of their type of personality and their love of the product.

There are other students with full acknowledgment of the discount upon receiving the job, but view the discount as not a great assistance in purchasing the products because products are quite expensive.

Sophomore Mike McGann has been working at the Wall since September. He receives a 40 percent discount, but claims that this does not amount to much in the scheme of things.

"No, I didn't get the job be~ause of the discount. The CDs are over-priced, anyway, so 40 percent is not that big of a discount," McGann said.

/ The mere word and the idea of discount holds a generally positive and desirable connotation.

Discounts do not always give the students the ability to purchase endlessly. Also students do not seek jobs for the basic reason of discounts ,they get them bei::ause they love people and they enjoy working.

Whether the students simply take joy and happiness in being in constant contact with people or do not find the discounts appealing enough, students show that their jobs did not rely on gaining the ability to use a discount.

Loquiturare the viewsof the student editorial board and the individual writers,not the entirestudentbody or the facultyand administration.

EDITORIAL Getconnected

Once again President Clinton is in the news because of allegedly having •an intimate affair with Monica Lewinsky, a former White House intern.

I am so sick of hearing that Clinton has been caught with his pants down again. Personally disgusts me with all of the women he has been accused of being with since the beginning of his presidency.

University. , It seems every time Chelsea gets a. break, her father makes another mistake and is in the public eye rec·eiving negative publicity.

I remember when I began college and how difficult it was to adjust. My parents are not in the public eye and I was not the president's daughter. There

In a proactive measure to advance the techn~logy on campus, the college is in the process of wiring the whole campus for Internet access. In fact, if a student chooses to bring a computer to his or her room, it would be like having the advantages of the computer lab without the wait. All that would be needed is a computer, an outlet and a network interface card, not to mention some sort of way to pay for it all.

How the service will be paid for is in the process of being discovered. One option is to charge a technology fee. The fee would support all the technology on campus which every student is receiving, like the smart classrooms, the online ability of the college and also Internet accessibility for all students, including commuters. But, what about those students who do not want Internet access via college? Some, like commuters, may have their own accounts at home. The technology fee would then not benefit each student equally. Some would take advantage of the computer use, while others are paying a fee for something they will never use, even though they may be using other technology on campus, like the smart classrooms. If there was a technology fee, • then lab fees would then become. obsolete, since part of the money will be going ti::rsupport the computers. Unless there is a specific benefit students are receiving when they pay the lab fee. Another possibility is charging the residents of a fee. Of course this could run into problems if certain residents cannot afford or do not wish to bring computers to campus. They would be paying for something they do not wish to have. However, being selective in charging could be a possible solution. Only charging those students who have computers and wish to have access a fee would then not burden those who wish not to. Therefore, wrap- ping it into room and board charges could be tricky. Every year the tuition and room and board charges seem to go up. Next semester the wiring could be the mysterious cause of the inflation.

With all of this technology being available to students, perhaps more professors will take advantage of it and implement it into their courses. Imagine logging_onto the network and being able to interact with classmates about assignments without getting up from a chair in a room. The advantages of having the access·of the computer lab in a dorm room could be very beneficial. But working out the quirks in·the ability to do so will need to be rectified. As teclfuology in education increases, at least the college is not waiting for it to be essential for learning for it to be provided. But now the students have to wait and see how something so necessary will be paid for.

However, just because I do not believe in his morals, does not mean he should stop all his affairs. I am only one voice out there and even though his credibility in my eyes is dwindling, I am not personally involved. I am not his daughter.

Imagine being Chelsea.

Imagine being a freshman at Stanford University.

Imagine not only having to adjust to college, but- as the president's daughter.

Now imagine how she feels when her father is in the news once again for sleeping with someone not much older than herself.

Since the beginning of Clinton's reign as president, Chelsea has been the subject of ridicule. When Clinton was elected, she was just beginning puberty. Now he is being accused of another affair and she in a secondsemester freshman at Stanford

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weren't any negative vibes in my family but it was still hard for me to adjust to living away, from home.

Chelsea has spent all her teenage years in the media's eye. She had to have bodyguards wherever she went and the secret service probably helped her move into Stanford. She has not lived a normal life.

Not that a normal life is expected when you are Chelsea

Clinton, but life is hard enough for her without her father complicating it I could not imagine how she could keep standing up for her father every time he screws up. If I were her, I would not be able to ~ook him in the eye and respect him as my • father. I cannot even respect him as a president.

I know that Clinton is human and I know there are millions of people have affairs all the time and the nation cannot respond. However, as the President of the United States of America, he is in the public eye and should watch his back.

If he is unhappy with Hillary, weJl it still does not make it right. He should at least have enough respect for his daughter, to refrain from his affairs with random women. When it comes to politicians, many do have affairs without even thinking twice. And I guess when you look back at what past presidents have done, Clinton is not as bad as them.

But he still, whether he did it or not or denies it forever, is hurting a very important person in his life: his daughter Chelsea.

Jennis an English/communicationmajor. Sheis thenewseditorfor Loqulturandis on a missionto saveChelsea'sreputation.

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Super ads for the Super Bowl

Super Bowl ads have cost companies super bucks and is increasing every year.

Do they win?

It cost about 1.3 million dollars per minute. This was the going rate for the commercials during the Super Bowl break.

Like most people you probably gathered around the TV, stuffing your face with either family or friends.

Supper B,owl traditions are that if you are going to have a proper party you must serve every junk food known to man.

Collectively, the United States consumed more calories during the first five minutes of the games, then it cost of all of the commercials viewed during the Supper Bowl.

1.3 million dollars were spent on commercials that were designed for you to purchase their products(like all commercials are designed to do).

Now, I am sitting there with two roast pork sandwiches, eight hot wings, a heaping helping of potato salad and drinking an arrangement of fluids.

Now, if I were of age, and partaking in a frosty beverage and let's say that it was a Yuengling black and tan, now would I stop drinking my beverage because a couple of frogs blew up.

No.

Now, did I find these commercials entertaining you ask. Yes.anytime that a lizard sets up the assassination of three frogs, who would not find that funny. Especially when you "send out a ferret to do a weasle's job."

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not the fact that a incredible super model is selling them. Now I would just like to restate that I am not like most guys.

WOW!

From what I have been hearing around the perverbial water cooler, is that the Bud-wis-er commercials, all six of them were the best of the night. They were worth the about $1.3 million per minute, or shall we say close to$ 7.8 million dollars.

Do you believe the accusations against Clinton with his sexual scandal?

Or, if I was drinking a Coke, washing do~ the stromboli and two piece of cake that I had. Now, if I see a fly who starts signing about the brown sugar that is contained in Pepsi, that might get me to grab a Pepsi.

I am not like most guys, (I have to say this) but most guys were fighting their way through all of the super markets and convenience stores in the area just to buy Doritoes 3-D chips. Now guys need I say why and ladies, it is just because they taste good,

I think that everyone around the world felt the joyous pleasure when the Tabasco commercial came on. Yes you know which one I am talking about. A, shall we say, desolate man is sitting on his porch eating pizza and sprinkling on an ample amount of Tabasco Sauce on every bite. A few secondes later a unsuspecting mosquito digs into his ann and he watches. After the mosquito flies off and the camera fades behind the man, you see the insect blew up into dust. This was my personal favorite.

Well, one thing is for sure, this Super Bowl was filled with explosive material.With flaming mosquitoes and frog particals flying through the air. What could make a better Super Bowl?

GavinMiriglianiis a juniormajoringin English/communications.Heis the perspectiveseditorof Loquitur.

CorrectionsBox:

- In issue 14, in the story "Bookstore Understands the Crowded Situation," the photo was taken by Bill Gibson.

- In issue 14, in the story "Used Cds in Suburbia," the photo was taken by Kelly Destefeno.

- Issue 14 was distributed on Thursday, January 22, 1998.

We regret all of our errors.

Kevin Eppler, a senior: I could care less, I do not feel the accusations of the presidents life.style should overshadow or take precedence over his political influences or duties.

Arleen Smith, campus IIllillster: It is disappointing that the press is trying to create a soap opera, creating sensationalism to discredit the president. I question the relevance of the prosecutor investigating tbe sex scandal.

Lordston Fauster, a first-year student: I think Clinton did not have an affair. He is innocent. It is not right to cheat on his wife, but we should leave him alone and not invade his personal life.

Chris Vitale, a junior: It does not make a difference. Stay out of his personal life. It does not affect his job as president. He should not be in court, when he should be running the world.

Andrea Manieri, a first year-student: I do not like him, he does not do anything for our country. I believe it because it has happened before with Paula Jones.

Lisa Reyolds, a first-year student: I believe it because of what happened before. They should be investigating while he is in his term as president because people should know.

Gavin Mirigliani

A hockey lover to the extreme

There are many things people can do together. People can go to the movies, play a board game or just sit around and talk. But when it comes to sports, it splits right down the middle.

Some people like to have the game on in the background and socialize, and will catch the game every once in a while.

Then there are some of , us that need the game, thrive off of it like a comma patient to a life support system. And in some ., cases will destroy anything that poses some sort of obstical to prevent their viewing of the game.

Take myself for example. I have not missed a Flyers for a very long time. Nothing takes presidence over the 7:30pm to 10:00pm time slot that the Flyers play during.

If I am waiting on tables at my job, at Chilies and the Flyers come on, I will usually neglect my tables as much as I can to catch the game.

I will adroit, it is an addiction, and like most addiction, I can not live with out. When you grow up watching and cheering for a team at the intense pace I did, you become a part of the team. When a team. loses, you

faithfulness as obsessive and just flat out ridiculous. But to put in basic terms, it is not stupidity .it's love. I watch the Flyers because I Jove the team, the players and the organization.

It goes far and beyond the simple pleasure of watching a hockey game. You are a live on the ice and involved with the action.

So my point is, do not mock and spit on people that have -a love for something even if it is 20 guys skating around ·on a sheet of ice with a bunch of sticks trying to put a piece of rubber into threaded nylon netting.

JASON JUNGREIS

feel the pain of the loss.

When a team wins you feel the glory of the victory, and when a team hates, you hate as well. It's- almost. like you are a clone of the emotions felt by the • players actions and feelings.

Some people look at this

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I know a lot of people who have certain aspects of their life they could not live without. I may not necessarily agree, or feel the same way, but I can respect that and understand it. Jasonis

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Baxterhopingto bring'tradition' to softballprogram

by Jennifer Nespoli assistant features editor

Bridget Baxter knows what it is like to be on the other side.

The new coach of the softball team brings with her to Cabrini four years of playing college softball. She has experienced the same things her players are experiencing.

It is a rebuilding year for the team. But even more than that, it is a growi.pg year.

There are no seniors on the team and only three juniors. That makes it a young team, but that is fine with Baxter. "We're all starting together," she said.

She is still learning the ropes of being a coach.

"My biggest surprise was the stuff behind the scenes," she said. Hiring assistant coaches, fund-raising, recruiting and ordering equipment is the part of the job that takes getting used to for Raxter.

She is right at home on the field with the team.

Lately practices have been held in the gym instead of on the field, but Baxter is still satisfied.

She is generally enthusiastic

Men's JV Basketball

The Cavaliers came up short against the Community College of Philadelphia, losing 65-60, on Monday,Jan. 26.

Sophomore point guard Tom Gorman scored 24 points and dished out four assists in the loss, while first-year student Tremain White, a forward, scored 13 and pulled down eight rebounds.

The loss drops the team's overall record to 4-5.

The team did enjoy a victory earlier in the week, however, with a 63-51 victory over Penn State University at Abington on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

Gorman again led the way, scoring 26 points and shooting 87.5 percent (7-8) from the freethrow line.

and she hopes that her enthusiasm will spread to her players. "We feed off of each other," she said.

Baxter is trying to emphasize leadership and teamwork.

She is also trying to start a tradition for the team.

Right now it is hard for her to know where to set the team's goals.

Should they set their sights on a championship or just winning a few games'? •

quainted with the kind of player she was and the kind of coach she will be.

So far things are looking positive. The team will be able to use the softball facility at Archbishop Carroll High School, which will mean easier accessibility to the field and hopefully more fans at the games.

They have new equipment this year, a new program, a new coach and a new outlook.

Baxter bas been doing everything she can to bring support and enthusiasm to the team.

·'One of my goals for this year is to build a solid foundation to work off of," she said. "'Once that is laid, everything will follow."

The New Yorker has been ltving here for five years. but she still loves to visit her home state.

rely on them for assistance. Her roommate and her boyfriend also help out.

Baxter's main concern is providing structure for her team.

Although Cabrini is a Division III school, Baxter would like it to be up to the standards of a Division I school like Villanova. _

The opening of the SPARC

building will help.

Baxter is trying to keep her team interested.

"So far it's been great," she said. "The good thing about Cabrini is that all the players work hard and cheer for each other.

"I think the better the players get along, the better they'll play together."

Instead, she is setting her goals on setting up a structure for the team and developing pride among the players.

She created a booklet of her philosophies, goals, background and policies so that the team members could be better ac-

One of her favorite things to do on the weekend is see a Broadway show.

She always loves to go to the movies and to travel.

Baxter has found a lot of support from her family and friends. Her mother played softball and both her father and her brother coach teams, so she can

LAS1, WEEK'S RESULTS

White pitched in again with 14 points and nine rebounds, while junior center Bill Gibson pulled down six rebounds and recorded two blocked shots in the win.

Women's Basketball

The Lady Cavaliers emerged victorious from their bout with Neumann College, posting a 73-56 win on Wednesday,Jan. 21.

Junior center Melissa Posse, fresh from being named the ECAC and PAC Player of the Week, led all scorers with 28 points and ripped down a game-high 24 rebounds.

First-year student Gina Virelli, a guard, matched her career high with 17 points.

Sophomore point guard Jackie Pierangeli also matched her own career high with eight assists.

Men's Basketball

The Cavaliers suffered a tough loss last week with a defeat at the

hands of Neumann College on Wednesday,Jan. 21.

Randall Sims led all scorers with 14 points, including a five-forfive effort from the floor. He also shot 66 percent (4-6) from the foul

line. Sophomore Jim McTamney went 4-9 from the floor, including three three-pointers.

The game marks the first time in several years that the Knights have defeated the Cavaliers.

BYTHEWAY ...

• Sophomore forward Tim Anderlonis was named to the Eastern College Athletic Conference's Southern Region Honor roll after averaging 21.0 ppg and 5.0 assists per game in a 2-0 week for the Cavaliers. Anderlonis also shot 58.3 percent (14-24) from the field and 84 percent (11-13) from the three-point line. He becomes the second Cav to be named to the Honor Roll this season.

• Senior forward John Drummond was named the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference's Player of the Week after recording back-to-back double-doubles in wins over Beaver College and College Misericordia. Drummond averaged 17.5 ppg, 11.0 rpg and 3.0 blocks per game as the Cavs remained undefeated in conference play. Drummond leads the PAC in rebounding, averaging 12.2 boards per game in conference play.

• Junior center Melissa Posse was named both the Eastern College Athletic Conference's Southern Region and Pennsylvania Athletic Conference's Player of the Week after averaging 24.3 ppg, 13.7 rpg, and scoring on 65.8 percent (25-38) of her shots from the field. Posse leads the conference in scoring and reboun~g, averaging 25.0 ppg and 15.0 rpg. This is the second time this season she has been named both ECAC and PAC's Player of the Week, but the first time she has been honored by both in the same week.

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''I think the better the players get along, the better they'llplay together."

-Bridget Baxter

photo by Bill Gibson

Women's softball coach Bridget Baxter works with sophomore Linda Costello's swing during a recent indoor practice.

Finally, a real Super Bowl

It's about time.

Over the past 13 years, there has been absolutely no point in watching a Super Bowl game past the first quarter. The game has usually been decided by then.

Super Bowl XXVII: Cowboys 52, Bills 17.

Super Bowl XXVIII: Cowboys 30, Bills 13.

Super Bowl XXIX: 49ers 49, Chargers 26.

And the list just keeps on growing.

In recent years, the only motivationI've had for watching the game is the commercials.

The game itself was simply reserved for getting more dip for my chips.

But this year, finally, my prayers have been answered.

Not only did the AFC actually walk away from the Bowl a winner, but they did it in spectacular form.

fu short, they acLA URA CASAMENTO tually made it interesting.

Now, I will admit, I did think that the Packers were going to run away with it again when Antonio Freeman scored on a pass by Bret Favre with 10:58remaining in the first quarter.

Even when Denver responded just five minutes later with a touchdown of its own-Terell Davis' one-yard run into the end zone-I still figured it was a fluke. Green Bay was going to break the tie and pull away for another blowout.

But, true to every other sports prediction I had made in the course of my lifetime, I was wrong.

Denver took the lead on a one-yard run by John Elway and then kicked a field goal to put the Broncos up 17-7.

Green Bay responded with another touchdown in the second quarter to bring the score to 17-14 and tied it up in the third with a field goal of their own.

Denver took the lead again with another rushing touchdown, only to see Green Bay catch up again on another Favre pass.

With 1:45 left to go in the game, Davis again took the ball in to put the game out of reach.

So, for the first time in what seemed like ages, Denver and Green Bay actually produced a Super Bowl game that was worth watching.

fustead of turning it into yet another spectacle, both teams refused to go into "crash and burn" mode and stayed neck and neck with each other.

I hope that in future Super Bowls, the same thing happens: that both conferences produce teams with evenly matched defenses, offenses, coaches and special teams.

For the next 13 years, it would be nice to watch a Super Bowl.

Not a super blowout.

LauraCasamento is a sophomore majoringln English/communications. Sheis oneof Loquitur'ssportseditors.

'SouledOut'givesWCWtansa treat

Underdog victories and guest appearances brought excitement to the annual payper-view extravaganza.

by Jason Jungreis staff

writer

World Championship Wrestling kicked off 1998 with their first payper-view event of the year, "Souled Out."

As a sold-out building in Dayton, Ohio was rocking with rabid fans,, starved for classic wrestling matchups, the stage was set for a night of wrestling that would definitely go down in the archives.

A huge purpose of this event was to decide who would receive the World Title Belt.

Toward the middle of the event, "Mean" Jean Oakerland stood in the ring with Rowdy Roddy Piper and the decision was made about who would receive the World Title Belt. Piper called Sting, Hollywood Hulk Hogan and Scott Hall into the ring and told Hogan and Sting they would wrestle in the next pay-perview event, Superbrawl VIII.

Hall, in disgust, walked from the ring after Hogan and his sidekick Eric Bishoff started to pick a fight with Sting and Piper.

Hall's absence from the ring creates a question that lines up behind a lot of questions concerning the power of the New World Order and how long will it be before the NWO falls apart.

Shortly after this decision was made, Scott Hall was forced to come back out and wrestle with "The Living Legend" Larry Zibisko.

Zibisko swore that he would have someone walk to the ring with him. No one could prepare for what would happen next.

Guest commentator "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes dropped his headset, made his way to Zibisko's side and escorted him to the ring. The look on Hall's face explained everything.

As the match progressed it looked like Hall had the edge until he started an argument with the referee while Zibisko was in a heap on the other side of the ring.

Zibisko, while getting up, saw that Hall was in an argument and decided to play possum and lay there while Hall turned around.

Hall had no clue that Zibisko was ready for him.

Once the move was on Hall, one

of his NWO cretins emerged into the ring. That was the cue for Rhodes to come in and throw elbows to the face of Hall's assistant.

While the crowd was in complete ecstacy from the performance of Rhodes, Zibisko got Hall into a full nelson. As Rhodes went to give Hall an elbow, Hall ducked out of the way and Rhodes knocked Zibisko to the ground.

As Hall pointed at Rhodes, Rhodes started to unbutton his denim shirt. To the dismay of some wrestling fans, he donned the shirt of the NWO.

This event was different than an ordinary event because there was a triple main event.

The match of the night was the middle of the two, in which, Ric Flair went head-to-head with WCW newcomer Bret "the Hitman" Hart.

For weeks, Hart had been telling Flair that be was the best wrestler there is, was and ever will be. Flair, having a problem with this statement, challenged him to a match at "Souled Out."

It was a battle of two great wrestlers with nothing on the line except for their pride and honor.

After a miraculous escape from Flair's patented figure-four move, Hart targeted the lower back of Flair with a backbreaker and a vertical suplex off the top turnbuckle.

That was all Hart needed to get Flair into his final mo:ve, the sharpshooter.

Flair, not able to take the pain anymore, tapped out and the referee called the match.

The other two main events con-

sisted of Kevin Nash and the Giant competing against each other and Randy "Macho Man" Savage against Lex Luger.

The Nash-Giant match was a brutal one, as the two biggest men in WCW went head-to~head in a match that has been brewing and in the makes for a long time.

The turning point was when Nash led the Giant outside of the ring and Nash distracted the referee. During that time, Hogan snuck up behind the Giant and belted him in the back with a steel chair.

Nash did not have much trouble after that, as he ended the Giant's night with a vicious pile-driver.

The Luger-Savage match was another terrific match. Luger ended it all when he somehow got Savage in the torture rack, his patented move.

That was the cue for the rest of the NWO to emerge from the woodwork and for the WCW to come out on Luger's side.

The other matches on the card were Rick Martel vs. Booker T. fighting for the Television Championship Belt, in which Booker T. won.

There was also the NWO threeman tag team vs. the Steiner brothers and Ray Traylor.

The Steiners won when Scott Steiner came in and ended it all. Rey Mysterio Jr. and Chris Jericho went at it with the Cruser Weight Belt on the line.

Jericho pulled out a victory, even with a tough fight from an injured Mysterio.

Chris Beniot and Raven also went at it and Beniot put Raven's lights out with a submission choke hold.

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CavaliersreboundwithvictoryoverMarywood

Strong performances by sophomore Tim Anderlonis and juniors Derrick Grayson and Cory Miller helped the men's basketball team forget about their loss to Neumann College last week.

by Karin Letcher assistant a&e editor

After a disappointing conference loss to Neumann College on Wednesday, Ja1;1. 21, the men's basketball team rebounded with a win against Marywood

University on Saturday, Jan. 24.

The team's 87-58 victory at Scranton improves their record in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference to 5-1 and 9- 7 overall.

Marywood falls to 0-6 in the PAC and 3-11 overall with the loss.

With the first-ever loss against Neumann College in Cabrini men's basketball history still fresh in their minds, the men allowed Marywood to jump out to a quick, fir~t-half lead.

The men came back, though, and tied Marywood with a score of 30-30 at the end of the first half.

Building on their latter firsthalf intensity, the Cavaliers came together as a team and demonstrated their defensive prowess, only allowing Marywood -10 of their attempted 27 shots.

Key contributors to the Cavs' victory were sophomore small forward Tim Anderlonis, junior small forward Derrick Grayson and junior center Cory Miller:

Anderlonis scored a gamehigh 24 points and had no turnovers, an improvement from his previous showing of nine points and 10 turnovers in the loss to Neumann. He also gave the fearn six rebounds.

Anderlonis is first on the team and third in the PAC in scoring, averaging 17.3 points per game. He also was named to the Eastern College Athletic Conference's Southern Region Honor Roll this past week for his efforts.

The team's fourth leading scorer, Grayson, gave the Cays 19 points in the victory. Miller, whose consistency has aided the •success of the Cavs this season, contributed

another strong performance with 16 points and nine rebounds.

Miller is averaging career highs of 7.6 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.

Another asset to the team's win was sophomore point guard Tom Gorman. Gorman, who has only played in eight varsity games this season, had his first career start against Marywood.

Gorman achieved careerhighs in two categories with five assists and three rebounds.

On an optimistic note, junior Sean Tait, who has missed the last five games due to an ankle injury, was dressed for the match-up. Tait should be available for the Cavs' next game.

The Cavs will be hosting conference rival Eastern College on Saturday, Jan. 31 in an important PAC matchup that will determine where the Cavaliers play in the PAC championships.

Lady Cavs lose on road in shootout, 99-87

First-year student Lisa Reynold's career-high 23 points were not enough to save the women's basketball team from losing on the road. The loss puts the team's home-court advantage for the PAC championships in serious jeopardy.

by Karin Letcher assistant a&e editor

The women's basketball team fell vie-

tired," sophomore Erin Barney said. Marywood continued their heightened play in the second half and took over the lead.

tim to Marywood University in an over- Late in the second half, the Lady Cavs time loss on Saturday, Jan. 24. surged to overcome a 10-point deficit

In an extreme, evenly-matched Penn- with less than two minutes remaining sylvania Athletic Conference game, this and reclaimed the lead. loss could jeopardize the Lady Cavs' op- Contributing to this comeback were portunity for home-court advantage in sophomore point guard Jackie Pierangeli the PAC playoffs. and first-year student Jacqueline Cooper.

PAC's scoring and rebounding leader, also tried to elevate the Lady Cavs to victory with 14 points and 16 rebounds.

"We put in a good effort, but Marywood just out-rebounded us and were too strong down low," said Posse.

The Lady Cavs look to improve their overall .500 standing and gain better positioning in the PAC conference with their game against PAC rival Eastern College on Saturday, Jan. 31.

Lady (:avs: matchup.

The 99-87 conference upset brings Both hit key threes in the final moments the women's record to 5-2 in the PAC of regulation. and 7- 7 overall.

Pierangeli, who leads the team in as-

Despite the outstanding efforts of sists, finished the game with 11 points first-year guard Lisa Reynolds, the Lady and three assists, while Cooper ended up Cavs were unable to hold onto the lead with nine points. they had established early on in the With two seconds left in regulation, match-up. Marywood's Melissa Barrett scored and Reynolds had 19 of her career-high 23 brought the game to its decisive overpoints in the first half alone, including time.

14 straight midway through the first The Lady Cavs were outscored 18-6 half. in overtime.

Reynolds helped bring the Lady Cavs Although the team lost, first-year forto a 20-point lead in the first half, but ward Gina Virelli put on an impressive Marywood began to come back to make display of her talents. Virelli had careerit a 45-40 score in favor of Cabrini at the highs in two categories with 18 points end of the half. and six assists.

photo by Stacey Caiazzo Mark Hentosh unloads the ball to a teammate in a recent Cavaliers game.

photo by Stacey Caiazzo Junior Melissa Posse goes up for a shot in a recent

Gabriel,RealerhelpCavaliersrollpastValleyForge

Sophomore Ron Realer and junior Roman Gabriel combined for 37 points as the Cavaliers defeated Valley Forge Military College, 84-51.

by Nick Levandusky assistant layout and design editor

After losing a previous meeting, the men's JV basketball te:;un gave the Valley Forge Military Academy a lethal shot of some serious ''R&R" and a different look at the point guard position as well.

Teammates sophomore Ron Realer and junior Roman Gabriel united to demolish a depleted Valley Forge JV basketball team, 84-51, while first-year student Allan Brydges took over the point guard position for sophomore Tom Gorman who was with the varsity team at a game.

The Cavs' came out firing from the beginning after winning the • opening tip. Their relentless pursuit of wanting to score kept Valley Forge on their heels, and'the hustling defense of Cabrini made for massive chaos.

The only problem was that a lot of easy shots were missed by Cabrini, making the game get off to a slow start. Coach Rob Rowe decided to pull out Realer and Gabriel midway through the half for a short breather. When they returned to the game, the Cavs took off on a scoring spree that would later prove to be the beginning of the end for Valley Forge.

In the first half, Realer played as though he could do anything. He owned the boards and was making his shots. His intensity continued into the second half, keeping the guys focused on what they were there to do. Realer finished with 18 points, seven rebmmds and four assists.

Gabriel was also making many positive contributions in the first half, .andhe continued to do so in the second half. His hard-nosed play proved he definitely came out to

.play some basketball against a team Cabrini had already lost to once this year. Gabriel finished the game with 19 points and nine rebounds.

For most of the first half, the game was played in the half court. Not too much running was going on, and it was obvious that Rowe wanted more running to happen. He even yelled to one of his players, "Go that way," in hopes of getting a fast break started. The score at the end of the first half was 44-17.

The beginning of the second half brought out some fire in the Valley Forge players. For the first four minutes of the half, Cabrini and Valley Forge exchanged basket for basket. Then both teams went cold, and things got a little out of control for theCavs.

With 10minutes left in the game, Andy Virtue received a technical foul for swearing, aswell as a seat on the bench from coach Rowe. It would prove to be the end of the cold spell for the Cavs. The points started to come once again in a spurt of two minutes. The lead was built up to 30 points and it was clear sailing from there to the end of the game.

The bench played a major role in the game as well. All of the players were cheering each other on whether they were on the court or on the bench. The off-the-bench performance of sophomore Bill Hocker was a major bonus for the Cavs. Hocker contributed 11 points and four assists:

Junior Steve Harrow and Senior John Mack made their cameo appearances and made positive contributions to Cabrini's winning effort. A three pointer by Harrow ignited the gym with screams of "Schmoo !" and a baby-hook in the paint by Mack ended the Cabrini rout.

"Our youth is meshing well with

our other players, who have been here for a year," Rowe said after the game.

'The Valley Forge team we faced today was different from the one we faced in December. They have a lot of key players missing due to grades," Rowe said.

Rowe went on to say, "Ron [Realer] and Roman [Gabriel] stepped up their play vecy well in today's game, and Allan [Brydges]

did a great job filling in for Tom [Gonnan] ."

Realer and Gabriel both commented on the play of Brydges after the game as well. Both were in agreement that Brydges showed he could play.

Realer went on to say, 'The win today was the result of a good collective effort."

photo by Stacey Caiazzo Junior Ty Ross looks for an open teammate to pass to in the Cavs' recent victory over Valley Forge.

The mens and womens basketball teams came away with very different results in their match-ups with Marywood University over the weekend.