March 12, 1998 Issue 20 Loquitur

During spring break for this year, the Infante house was broken into by an unknown individual.

Three rooms were damaged and personal belongings were taken. Get the facts, not just the rumors.

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One of the do0rs In the Infante house that was kicked in over spring break.

Students in shock over violating incident

by Laura Casamento sports editor

Students returned from spring break earlier in the week to find that Infante House was broken into on Saturday, Mar. 7, according to a report filed by Officer Terrence Wallace of the Radnor Police Department. Police responded at 12 p.m. Sunday to a call by public safety officer Joseph Lewis. who did not estimate the time of the break-in. However, Rich McEFlean, director of public safety, speculates that it happened between 8:30 p.m. Saturday, when one resident left the house after dropping off some belongings, and 11:50 a.m. Sunday. when another resident returned from spring break. Approximately $5,000 worth of possessions were taken from the house.

McErlean said there were no signs of forced entry into the house. "The combination was changed on Monday, March 2," he said. "These people knew the new code."

According to Wallace's report. the thieves entered rooms 5, 7 and 9 by kicking in the doors.

According to McErlean, there were a total of five public safety officers on patrol during the estimated time of the break-in.

"I am still checking the activity reports from that night to make sure that everyone was where they were supposed to be," McErlean said. "However, I am confident that they were all doing their jobs."

McErlean said the officers were performing waik-throughs of all of the houses and residence halls during the break. However, he has no record of a walk-

through in Jnfante house during the time of the break-in.

Soph1)mores Jamie Tennyson, Lisa Finegan. Heather Holesak and Aimee Somers live in one of the rooms that was broken into. About $900 worth of possessions were stolen from the room.

"[Finegan] called me at 1L30 on Sunday morning to tell me about it,'· Tennyson said. "She asked if I had taken my stereo home for tht; 'Week.''

Among the merchandise reported missing by the students was a stereo belonging to Tennyson with five CDs inside as well as Holesak's cordless telephone, a calculator and textbooks.

Sophomore Meghan Myers, discovered the robbery at 8 p.m. on Sunday night, when she walked upstairs. Her door was kicked in and there was a lot missing, she said.

The thieves left Myers' room with her telephone, camera, alarm clock, CDs, textbook and alarm clock

Myers said, the thieves also went through her drawers and took her CD Walkman, its adapter and headphones and a calculator.

"I lost about $1,000," Myers said.

Junior Tammy Gowans came back to her room at 2 p.m. on Sunday to find $500 worth of possessions missing.

"Tuey took my VCR, all of my textbooks and some videotapes," Gowans said. ''When I walked in, my VCR cable and remote were laying on the floor." she said.

Gowan's roommate, junior Mesha Conway, also had some possessions stolen.

'Tuey got both of my chem books and another science book,"

Conway said. "Also, they took two of my videotapes."

"It is very significant that books we-re stolen,'' McErlean said. ·That raises the possibihty that it was a student. Not necessarily a Cabrini student. However, books do not seem like something for a neighborhood bandit to steal.··

Catherine Caulfielcl director of resident life. said the school is not responsible for the stolen objects.

'"Tue residence hall agreement, which all the girls signed, says that we are not responsible for their personal belongings." Caulfield said.

··Tuey have to file a report under their parents· homeowners policy.

"I came back to find this all out. and no one was there. No one cared to let us know or to sympathize with us," Gowan said.

"We signed that agreement be-

were.

sors know what happened to their books," she said. "Also, I talked to Steve Lightcap. [vice president for finance and administration]. who is going to talk to the bookstore and try to work something out."

Myeis also feels that the administration lied to them.

the lack of answers she has gotten from the administration.

cause we felt safe at the time and because we thought security would protect us," Gowan said. "We are the victims here, and they are treating us like crap."

McErlean responded to their complaints by citing the proximity in time between the break-in and the students' returns.

The students felt that they should have been compensated for their belongings, especially the books that were taken from their rooms.

"I don't care about the VCR. That I can live without," Gowans said. "But I am here for an education. Give us vouchers or something so we can get our books and we'll give them back at the end of the semester."

"What, do they want us to do, fail?" Myers said. ''By the time I get a check from my parents and t11enwait for it to clear, it will take a month and a half and the semester will be over."

Caulfield later responded that she has tried to work out several arrangements to replace the books.

_ :'~ .caped. t'l'~c.yGardner, who is going to let the women's profes-

"My mom called [Caulfield] and she said no one knew about it until 2 o'clock S~nday afternoon." she said. ''That is a comp1ete lie, because [Finegan] came back at 11 and found everything and the cops were there at 12. Also, she told my mom that [resident director Dawn Lexie] was there all night talking to us, but she was only there at 12 with the cops."

Caulfield said she did not make that statement.

"I told the parents that Dawn [Lexie] was there," she said. "I did not say that she was there all night."

The students do not know bow they will be able to protect their possessions in the future.

"The new locks don't even keep people out," Holesak said.

Myers does not want to bring her things home over breaks. ·'I already moved in two times this year. I don't want to move in and out all the time."

"How .can one person with a flashlight and a walkie-talkie patrol this school?" Gowans said.

"I definitely don't feel safe." Tennyson said. ''There ·was only one officer here for over 100 students on a Saturday night. That is not safe."

Tennyson is especially upset at

"We went to [President Antoinette] Iadarola [Monday] but she was out of state," Tennyson said. "Her secretary said to go to Dawn Lexie, and she told us to go back to [Caulfield], who wasn't even giving us any answers in the first place.•,

"Everything we asked [Caulfield] was not her fault," Myers said. ~'She kept blaming it on someone else."

Caulfield disagreed.

"There was no way for anyone to prevent this," she said. ''It was a very random occurrence. In some rooms, they took VCRs, in some rooms they didn't In some rooms they rook TVs, in some rooms they didn't. The only common denominator was books."

Caulfield said the residents would not have to pay room damage fees for the locks or the doors.

McErlean also said in addition to the walk-throughs of the houses and residence halls during breaks, public safety would also be checking the residences while students were present.

"Caulfield asked us to step up our foot patrol while we were in session in all the buildings," he said. "We will be carrying that schedule over to the breaks so that our overall patrol will become more regular."

Police responding to the call took fingerprints and photographs, but do not have any leads at the time.

photo by Diane Grimaldi Th/s_ts.wb~r~i!.l.nior.TammyGow.aJ1s:VCR .1:1.se<i to ~it before the break-in.

We are the victims here, and they are treating us like crap.

photo by Diane Grimaldi

Sophomore Cassandra Lapore looks at U1espace where her books

.Cabrini lends a hand to Appalachia_ residents

by Karin Letcher assistant a&e editor

"I always come back from the trip with more knowledge about myself and the land and its people," junior Brandie Plasket said.

The trip Plasket is speaking of is Project Appalachia, the campus ministry-sponsored retreat that occurs annually during spring break. This spring break was Plasket's fourth visit to Appalachia.

The RllfP0Seof the trip, according to senior participant Kevin Eppler, is to reach out as an extension of the Cabrini community to support our neighbors and demonstrate

to them that people still care. entertained us. There was never a dull moment," Plasket said.

This year, 27 Cabrini students participated in the journey to two towns in the Appalachian mountains in West Vrrginia. Thirteen members of the group went to East Bank, W.Va. The student coordinators of the East Bank site were sophomore Chad May, first-year .student Zoe Baldwin and sophomore Kelly Graham. The 14 other students went to Union, W.Va.

Plasket, along with Eppler and senior Denise Sacca, seIYed as the student coordinators at the Union site.

"The people in Union were unbelievable. They welcomed us and

As a coordinator, Plasket feels she experienced Project Appalachia differently than those participating in the retreat for the first time.

Sophomore Becky Kuenecke and freshman Kristen Williams were two students who took their first trip to Appalachia this year. Both were assigned to the Union site.

Kuenecke'-s expectations of what Project Appalachia would be like were pretty much on target

"I expected to be performing physical ],lbor, but it was not as hard as I thought it would be. I also anticipated to see a lot of poverty, but it was not that severe,'' Kuenecke said.

Williams had also expected to view a more impoverished and rundown area.

"Parts of Union were extremely poor and rural. but other parts were not," Williams said.

For Kuenecke, the best part of

her Project Appalachia experience was getting acquainted with the other students who participated.

'Toe trip gave me the opportunity to get to know people that I never knew or hung out with before," Kuenecke said.

The highlight of the retreat for Williams was talking with an elderly woman named Thelma Sizemore, whose house the students helped clean from stonn damage.

"She said that those of us who helped her were a bright spot in her life and something she would never forget,'' Williams said.

Hearing those words from Sizemore made Williams realize that she and the other student~ really were making a contribution.

Something Plasket overheard at the church the Union group was staying at made her aware of the worth of the students· work as well.

--1heard one of the parishioners say that Cabrini students corning down to Union is almost like Christmas for them," Plasket said.

Pnoto by Kelley GraOne student helps to repair a broken door in one of the houses. The students worked all week to • help out the residents.

Networking proves to be priceless for any career

by MelissaLessig assistant news editor

Making yourself and your career endeavors known to all professionals that you come in _ ----contact with throughout your college experience has become an essential process in the career search.

This process, known as networking, or sunply put, making contacts, proves to be a beneficial tool when competing with hundreds of other qualified applicants for a job upon graduation.

Brian Jensen, director of human resources at Colorcon and instructor in a course called Career Preparation and Job Search Techniques, teaches college students the importance of networking and how to best utilize this process.

According to Jensen, networking is effective on many tenns.

''In the career counseling field, which is my profession, and human resources, which is my profession, networking is the most effective way to get a job.

"It is cost effective. It is an effective screening tool and the most effective way to get people to come to a company," Jensen said. Networking lands 70 percent of jobs.

From his position as a person hiring hun:,_ dreds of people Jensen said, "Very few-people get positions through oilier -~ and net,

working generates the most number of candidates."

Jensen has a career in which it is his responsibility to hireindividuals for various positions.

As a graduate from Cabrini College and a communication professional, Jensen has experience in networking, understands the benefits

of endless reslUiles,that no one likes anyway, according to Jensen. Graduates just entering the job arena of communications have been taught the valuable significance of networking.

According to Jensen, networking is a tool that can be used by all majors. Jensen said, "Networking can be used

across the board. Communication majors do By the age of not have the premium on it. It applies to any 20, 150 Peo ,nle field and all people should stay connected .r within their field." should know

Networking starts as soon as you meet proyou by first fessionals in the career world, according to Jensen. "By the age of 20, 150 people should name and you know you by first name and you them. them. 'They should know what you want and

what you are about," Jensen said. and recommends the process. Throughout your college career and times

"As my job, I hire hundreds of people.

From a company standpoint, networking is extremely valuable.

"If an applicant is referred, there is an automatic sense that he or she was pre-screened. The person that recommended the applicant has put their reputation on the line and would not jeopardize that," Jensen said.

When a co-worker recommends a person, theyEJ.OW"theperson and know their strengths ancfweaknesses.

This eliminates the paper-screening process ' ,

before that, you indeed come in contact with a great nwnber of people.

You may not realize that these professionals may be of great benefit to you in the future, but be sure to give them your name and your career interests, according to Jensen.

Jensen teaches many Cabrini students the necessity of the skill of networking and how to successfully network.

His experiences as a graduate searching for a job and now his experiences as a professional whose job is to hire applicants have shown him the benefits of networking and have empowered him to his position today.

According to Jensen, networking is an extremely valuable tool

"Let everybody you meet know about you and be sure to stay connected with associations and professional corporations within your

The 1997 Yearbook

is ready and available for all students who wish to recapture the events of the past year.

Any student who would like to purchase the yearbook can stop by the Communications Center in the Widener Center any time Mon.-Fri. between 11-12 and Mon., Wed., & Thurs.; between 3-5. The cost for the yearbook is $25.

photo by Kelly Graham

These are just some of the students that attended the Project Appalachia trip during Spring break.

Budgeting after college makes cents

by Jennifer Nespoli assistant features editor

Your first paycheck from your new job after graduation is much more money than you have ever -gotten. Time to celebrate with a night on the town, a shopping trip and a weekend vacation.

Good-bye paycheck.

It is the money trap. Michael Busler, instructor of finance, warns against this very problem. "It seems like a lot of money at first,"·,he said, "but when you start spending you suddenly realize it doesn't last very long."

How to survive this money trap and stay afloat in the world of debts, unpaid bills and credit cards? "The biggest mistake college students make is spending more money than they make," Busler said.

There is a way to keep track of where your money is going. The solution is simply to plan

out a budget for yourself based on your net pay. The key is to get your "cash in," your net income, to balance your "cash out," your expenses.

First, determine your net income. Your gross income is how much money you actually make. A salary of $2,000 a month is a gross income of $2,000. Your net income is you much you take in after taxes and other deductions, for example, your retirement plan. That gross income of $2,000 could have a net income of $1,500 a month.

Once you have determined your net income, multiply the amount times 4.3 if you have a weekly paycheck and 2.15 if you have a biweekly paycheck.

Based on how frequently your paycheck comes, weekly or biweekly, write up a list of expenses. You will have fixed expenses, expenses that do not change from month to month. •

Car insurance, rent, electricity, utilities, gas and telephone charges are all examples of fixed expenses.

Busler also recommends estimating a certain amount of money each month for maintenance, like a car inspection, a trip to the doctor or a new software program for your computer.

Your unfixed expenses are equally as important, but are less definite. These include your monthly food bill, entertainment expenses, minimum credit card payments and clothing.

If your place of employment does not provide health insurance, you will have to include that also. Factor in an amount for miscellaneous expenses as well.

According to Busler, it is a good idea to invest some of your gross income for retirement purposes and any other purposes you may have. Five to 10 per-

cent of your gross income is a good amount to invest.

Add up all your expenses and hope the amount is less than the amount you take in. At the very least, your income should balance your expenses. If not, you have to scale down your expenses. If you have money left over, put it all in a savings account where you can have easy access to it.

Busler recommends making a new budget every month. He also recommends that when you pay your bills each month, make a list of how much money you spent and what it was spent on. Compare that list to your budget and make sure they correspond.

Another problem people fall into is the credit card trap, according to Busler. How many credit cards do you really need? One. How many credit cards do people have on average? Five to eight.

Most credit cards have an annual fee, but they are appropriate for different purchases. An American Express card requires that the full balance be paid in full every month. With Mastercard and Visa, the balance can be stretched out over a longer period of time, requiring only a minimum payment each month.

They both have pros and cons, said Busler. American Express is better for small purchases, like going out to dinner or a new outfit. Visa and Mastercard are better for larger purchases, like a stereo or a new computer.

The main problem with stretching out payments over a long period of time is that the interest keeps adding up and the payments can seem to stretch out forever. Busler suggests paying more than the minimum balance each month if you a have a Visa or Mastercard.

The memory remains on modem

by Erica McGee assistant features editor

There was a time in high school when many of us intensely flipped through the pages of our past with a smile on her face and glimmer of excitement.

And probably most of us can recall bustling from class to class insuring a platitude of some sort to read as a momento for when we are gray.

Yes, it is the good old high school yearbook. The yearbook that is hidden in the closet and probably forgotten about.

But school is not finished yet and memories are still in the making. What about the college yearbook?

The popularity of the college yearbook has declined in the last decade.

It is a problem that not only small private colleges like Cabrini face but also large universities such as Temple.

Cabrini has ordered 240 yearbooks for this year. All seniors who get their picture taken receive a yearbook.

In 1997, 120 yearbooks were distributed. Keeping in mind that Cabrini has well over 1,500 students enrolled, the numbers are on the low side. The yearbook sells for $25 and are made available for everyone.

In 1996, Temple University with over 18,000 students enrolled, sold a mere few hundred copies of its yearbook called the Templar.

To combat the problem, in 1997, Temple steered away form the traditional style yearbook and came up with a new yearbook that is smaller and has the characteristics of a magazine.

The price of the yearbook was included into the graduation fee and 3,500 yearbooks were distributed.

Another option and perhaps the trendiest of alternatives is something that Marquette University in Wisconsin has put together.

Their yearbook is now no longer a book. It is put onto a CD ROM. Marquette is the first university in the country to introduce this new trend and ac-

cording to the Philadelphia Inquirer, it will not be the last.

It is too early too decide if Cabrini. will adopt to this modern version of a college yearbook but the outlook is unlikely.

Lisa Naab, Cabrini's representative for Cooke publishing, the college's yearbook provider, discourages the use of the CD ROM.

According to Naab, it is not wise. "Look at how many people went out and bought 8-track tapes and now can not use them. It is too uncertain that a CD ROM will be around in 10 years.

Another problem that Naab foresees with the use of CD ROM yearbooks is the amount of students who have their own personal computers and who bas an IBM and who has a Macintosh.

According to sophomore Cassandra Lapore, she would not be interested in purchasing a yearbook not even in her senior year.

"I purchased a high school year book in my senior year be- cause I was close to everyone

and knew the people I went to school with. In college there are too many unfamiliar faces and I just feel the that sense of togetherness is lost once in college.

Sophomore Denise Lawley feels the same way. "I purchased my high school year book every year in high school but I have no plans for purchasing it in college."

According to Lawley, the college yearbook is suffering due to lack of insufficient promotion.

Some students have their the-

ories on why yearbooks are on the decline and the alternatives are out there. However, as most of us can attest, technology is always changing and the modern solutions of today can be become the inferior of tomorrow. But one thing is certain, even when the average 20 year old college student becomes old and gray the yearbook can still be opened and the memories can still be remembered the same for the CD ROM is questionable.

What's Happening

During the weeks of March 12 - March 19

THURSDAY 0 Recruitment Fair

Baltimore County public schools will hold their special education recruitment fair.

FRIDAY

O~ingo

Music video bingo will be held on Friday, March 13. See student activities for more information.

NCAA indoor track and field championships will be held form Friday, March 13-Saturday, March 14 at Brandeis University.

SATURDAY

0 New York City

On Saturday, March 14 a trip to New York City will take place. See student activities to sign up for the trip.

TUESDAY Happy St. Patrick's Day

0 Senior Pre-registration

March 17 begins senior pre-registration for summer/fall 1998. See registrar for appropriate times.

0 Scripture and Supper Scripture and supper will be held in the Xavier Great Room from 5:30-7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 0 Career Fair

The intercollegiate career fair will take place from 1-5 p.m. .at Eastern College·on March, 18.

THURSDAY

0 Junior pre-registration

Thursday, March 19 begins junior pre-registration for sum•mer/fall 1998. See registrar for appropriate times.

Last Week in the World of News

by_KarinLetcher assistanta&e editor

03/4

Senate approves national drunkendrivingstandard

The Senate approved a measure for the establishment of a national standard for drunken driving of .08 percent blood-alcohol figure. Currently, 35 states have a .10 percent limit for drunken driving charg~, while the rest of the states already comply to the new standard.

Despite criticism of federal control over state matters by some lawmak~rs, the measure was passed with a 62-32 vote.

If states do not adhere to the new .08 standard, they will lose five percent of their federal highway money in 2002, and 10 percent of the money f,romthen on.

03/5

Froz.enwater discoveredon moon

There is froz.en water on the moon, according to evidence found by NASA NASA scientists believe the quantity of water is enough to support a lunar base and possibly in the future to sus-

tain a human colony.

The frozen water was detected in deep craters and NASA scientist Alan Binder estimates that the amount of water on the moon could fill a lake two miles square and 35 feet deep.

Binder also said that the frozen water can easily be converted into a liquid state, making it possible to use the water to make rocket propellant and breathing oxygen.

03/5

Campaignwarns of possible hepatitisC infections

A campaign is underway in the United States to alert blood transfusion recipients of years ago of possible hepatitis C infections, a severe and sometimes fatal liver disease.

The hepatitis C virus was not identified until 1988 and screenings for the virus were not performed until 1990. Symptoms of hepatitis C may not appear for up to 20 years.

It is estimated that 1 million of the approximate 4 million hepatitis C carriers do not know that they have the virus.

03/6

Connecticutlottery

ee kills four

employ-

A disgruntled employee of the Connecticut state lottery shot and killed four of his colleagues at the lottery headquarters before turning the gun on himself.

Matthew Beck, who died at a nearby hospital from the self-inflicted gunshot wound, had filed a job-related grievance in August

The four victims included the lottery president, Otho Brown, who Beck had chased out of the lottery headquarters and murdered in the parking lot.

03/6

Italiancablecarlawyermurdered

cable car in northeastern Italy, killing 20 people on February 3.

03/8

Whitewaterinformantdies

Whitewater investigators lost an important infonnant with the death of James McDougal, the former business partner of Bill Clinton whose accounts of Clinton's activities initiated the Whitewater investigation.

McDougal died in a Fort Worth prison, where he was being held for his participation in an Arkansas savings and loan scam.

03/9

Petersonpleadsguilty

Brian Peterson, the New Jersey teenager accused with his girl- The lawyer representing one of the U.S. Marines accused of friend of murdering their newborn and disposing the body in a being responsible for the Italian Newark, Del. hotel dumpster, cable car accident was beaten to death with a hammer. pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

I • kn. if F Peterson will also testify t 1s not own rancesca T b . , d . lated agamstAmyGrossberg, themothrom ~no s mur er 1s re to • f th d ~..t b b er o e eceas~ a y. her position as the lawyer defend- Peterson agreed to the plea ing the U.S. Marine. b - · trial h · ·

Delaware Superior Court. Trial on manslaughter charges had been planned for Peterson.

The U.S. Marine she was de- argam m a pre eanng m fending, Richard Muegge, was the commander of the U.S. warplane that slashed the wires of a

Food for thought proves to be good for the soul

by AndreaAltman staff writer

turn down corrupt power and worldly authority in order to be Godly.

days. Then, in his hungry state, Jesus passed a test from the devil. The group members discussed The scripture and supper group how these passages relate to their began their meeting with spicy jum- own experiences. The line of the balaya in honor of Fat Tuesday, Feb story which stood out most to Toni 24. Macaroni, stromboli and sand- Pirrone was "Human beings can not wiches were also served. live on bread alone..." (Matthew, However, scripture and supper is 4:4). She commented, "We need not just a weekly feast for the body; more than food to survive. We need it is also a feast for the spirit. friends and farnily,"_Junior Justin ·Newcome.rswere given a very Fc!lcirutl-mole something different wann reception. Sister Djane-Olm- -from the scripture. What stood out stead, MSC, an.cfstudent Toni Pir- to him was that Jesus was able to rone immediately introduced themselves and others in the group.

The discussion following supper was led by Arlene Smith of Campus Ministry. Ordinarily, students choose a biblical verse to read and interpret. Tonight, Smith chose the Temptation of Christ story to discuss. Student Mike Bergels read this New Testament story, which tells how Jesus fasted in the desert fl;,r40

Campus Ministry advisor John DiMucci added that there are often "desert times" in our lives, when we are hungry in some way. In other words, we can take something positive from even our most trying life experiences. DiMucci concluded that it is best to go with where the Spj.ri~,e;:td~you, as Jes\J/,did, ra,tµ~r

Sister Mary Louise Sullivan, MSC, ended the meeting with a thought about lent. She said, "Too often the focus is on what we are giving up." Yet in early Christianity, lent was a joyous time because it meant "spring was coming" The group discussed the possibility of starting a Campus Ministry night do~t,airs in the, c;unpus apart-

ments. Some students suggested showing movies such as "Jesus Christ Superstar" to spark discussion.

To get involved in scripture and supper simply bring an open mind to the Xavier Great Room every Tuesday night from 5:30 to 7. For further information, you may contact the Campus Ministry at x8419 or x8225.

photo by Hollie Havens

From left: Alison Briant, Arlene Smith and Mike Bergefs than to go into the desert "kicking and screaming."

by Colleen Ehrle arts and entertainment editor

Sylk 130's debut "When the Funk Hits the Fan" (Ruffhouse Records/Columbia) illustrates the emerging rap scene circa 1977 in southwest Philadelphia. Philadelphia's world renowned DJ and producer King Britt is the drivini force behind the band and the

"emotional picture soundtrack" as he

cleverly refers to his release.

The transitions of music, poetry and dialogue portray the era, which was such an influential time to the talented Britt.

The result produces a culture clashing experience for the listener on 'LWhenthe Flink Hits the Fan." The release offers an array of musings homogenizing jazz, dance, funk and soul.

Sylk 130 ''When the Funk Hits the Fan"

Madonna "Ray of Light"

"City (5-6 Theme),'' "Gettin' Into photo of Sy/k 130's When the It," "Taggin' and Braggin'" and the title Funk Hits the Fan" track are songs that are so diverse and innovating, providin.ga refreshing alternative to the sometimes stagnant looping Puff Daddy is notorious for in his producing methods. In addition, Sylk 130.does an excellent job on their rendition of In Deep's "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life."

Enabling Britt to realize his vision, Sylk l30's lineup consists of drummer Darryl Burgess, bassist Jamaladeen Tacuma, poet Ursula Rucker, vocalist Alison Crockett and rapper Tony Green a.k.a. Capital A.

"When the Funk llits the Fan," is the first of a projected trilogy for Britt and his crew. With such vast influences including classic rock, electronic, industrial and teGhnomusic besides the already mentioned genres, its a wonder where Mr. Britt will take his audience in the ensuing sequels

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Availablenow

98deg. "98deg." (Motown)

Clannad "Landmarks" (Atlantic)

Five Easy Pieces "Five Easy Pieces" (MCA)

Foam Big Windshield ''Little Mirror" (Epic)

Madonna "Ray of Light'' (Warner Bros.)

Richie Sambora "Undiscovered Soul" (Mercury)

Joe Satriani "Crystal Planet" (Epic)

Scarface "Presents My Homiez" (Noo TrybeNirgin)

Various Artists "Welcome to the Epidrome" (Epic)

All Saints "All Saints" (London)

Jim Belushi "36-22-36" (House of Blues)

BloodJet ''The Seraphim Fall" (Victory)

Bran Van 3000 "Glee" (Capitol)

Johnny Bush "Talk to My Heart" (Watermelon/Sire)

C-Bo "Til My Casket Drops" (Noo Trybe)

Cash Money ''Halos of Smoke and Fire" (fouch and Go)

Circle of Dust "Disengage" (Flying Tart)

Eric Clapton "Pilgrim" (Reprise)

Curve "Come Clean"(Universal)

Electric Company "Studio City" (Supreme/Island)___

Fastball "All the Pain Money Can Buy" (Hollywood) Keith Washington "K.W." (MCA)

Aretha Franklin - "A Rose Is Still a Rose" (Arista) Yo La Tengo "Little Honda" (Matador)

John Wesley "Harding Awake" (Zero Hour) March 17

Ben Harper ''Will to Live" (Vrrgin)

Bond "Bang Out of Order" (WORKGroup)

Natalie Imbruglia "Left of the Middle" (RCA) -WilliamBurroughs "Best of' (Mouth

Killah Priest ''Heavy Mental (Geffep) almighty/Mercury)

Mother God Moviestar "Mother God Moviestar''

Mare Cohn ''Burning the Daze" (Atlantic) (Interscope)

Deep Forest "Comparsa" (550 Music)

Motorhead "Snake Bite Love" (CMC'Int'l-) Daz Dillinger ''Retaliation, Revenge and Get Back"

Jimmy Ray "Jimmy Ray" (Epic) (Death Row/Priority)

Rebekah "Remember to Breathe" (Elektra)

Mach Five "Mach F--ive''(Island)

Robbie Robertson "Contact from the Underworld of Dean McGraw "Seventh One" (Red House) Red Boy" (Capitol)

Smooth Reality (Perspective/A&M)

Onyx "Shut 'Em Down" (RALJMercury)

Steve Poltz "One Left Shoe" (Mercury)

Sneaker Pimps ''Becoming Remixed" (Vrrgin) Soulfood "Breathe" (Candescence/Rykodisc)

Solex Vs. the Hitmeister (Matador) - - -Van}!alen "Van Halen 3" (Warner Bros.)

Spacehog "The Chinese Album" (Sire/WB)

Scott Weiland "12-Bar ]Jlues" (Atlantic)

Izzy Stradiin "117 deg." (Geffe--,n):-----------=C=-=ec=e_cW:..:.1=·nans ":EverlastingLove" (Pioneer/Atlantic)

Tortoise "'INT" (Thrill Jockey)

Trans Am 'The Surveillance" (Thrill Jockey)

Two Voyeurs (Nothing/Interscope)

UFO "Walk on Water" (CMC Int'l)

March 24

Jann Arden "Happy?" (A&M)

Blue Oyster Cult "Heaven Forbid" (CMC Int'l)

Get the popcorn, make it a night

Whether you choose to stay home and snuggle up with a loved one or the exasperating conditions of El Nifio have left you house bound, there are several new home video releases for all movie lovers to pass the time.

by Julie Shallis assistantnews editor

Some of the best movies that were on the big screen not too long ago are now on home video. They range from animation, comedy and thrillers.

If your in the moodto take on a new animated film, then "Hercules" is for you. Disney released the movie on home video last month. Hercules is trying to regain his status among the gods and proving he is a hero to MolllltOlympus. But, many other evil characters are trying to stop Hercules. Sit back and enjoy the fight that includes the voices of Danny DeVito and Susan Egan. Rated G

On the opposite side, "GI Jane" is now availableon home video. With a mix of drama and action, you will watch as Lt Jordan O'Neil (Demi Moore) takes on the biggest challenge she has ever had to face. She is chosen to be the first woman candidate for the Navy Seals, which are tougher than any other group in the world. There are efforts behind her to work her harder than anyone else in the program so she will want to quit. But she is determined and will have to face much more than she expected. Rated R

Could this happen in real life? The president of the United States and his family have been hijacked by Russian terrorists aboard "Air Force One." What will the president (Harrison Ford) do now? And how will the vice president (Glenn Oose) handle the situation on the ground in Washington.The terror-

ist leader wants bis demands met, and if they are not, executionsof the hostages and the first family will take place. Rated R

Keanu Reeves and Al Pacino star as lawyers in Warner.Picture's the ''Devil's Advocate." Pacino plays Reeves's boss in a prestigious law firm. The only problem is Paci.no acts too much like the devil and has Reeves wondering what is going on. Will Reeves have to sell his soul to save his life? Rated-R

If you want to be entertained by a comedy, "The Man Who Knew Too Little," is the movie for you. Bill Murray plays Wally Ritchie, a Blockbuster video employee, who has aspirations of becoming an actor. He receives his big chance when he visits his broth-

er in England. He manages to mess things up and he thinks he is playing the part of a spy when in fact everyone else thinks that be is one in real life. But, because of his video training, he trick.<;his enemies without even knowing it. Rated PG

If you are interested in another comedy. "In and Out," which has just been released this week, will have you laughing. Howard Brackett (Kevin Kline) plays a high school teacher who has made a difference in Cameron Drake's life, who has just won an Academy Award. In his speech he thanks Brackett and also expresses that his influential figure is gay. But Brackett has a fiance and deoies the whole thing. What is the real _truth? And what will come out of this fiasco? Rated PG-13

Next week on home video, "Mimic," will be released. Mira Sorvino plays a doctor who has recognized a threat that could spread and kill Three years ago a virus was threateningto kill a whole generation of children. Fortunately, scientists,were able to stop this. However, the results are coming back to haunt as evolved forms are out to kill all of hmnankind. Watch as they try to stop this threat and save the world aswe know it. Rated R

The last comedy on the list is, "The Full Monty," which will be released next week. One man, Gaz (Robert Carlyle), has found a way to earn some extra money to pay for bis child support. Gaz and a few other friends have planned to dance and strip as women throw money right into their pockets. Will

photo obtained via Internet

The cast of the 'The Full Monty "rehearse their moves for their side jobs. their plan work? Or will it fall apart? Rated R

One of the hottest movies that will be released March 24 is, ''I Know What You Did Last Summer.'' It is a thriller that has everyone asking questionsthroughout the whole entire movie. Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillipe and Freddy Prinze Jr. play teens who are about to go off to college and they all share one thing in common, they have a secret. It involves murder and a cover-up. No one else is supposed to know until they realize that there is someone else who is on to their secret. Tiris thriller will have you on the edge of your seat until the very end Rated R

The diversity in these movies will allow any type of movie lover to sit back and enjoy a video in the comfort of their own home. So, if you missed these movies in the theatre, here is your chance to see them now.

... tnore new releases hitting the store this spring

Alex Braydon "Alex Braydon" (Mercury)

Gerald Collier "Gerald Collier" (Revolution)

DAS EFX "Generation EFX" (EastWest)

God Lives Underwater ''Life .in the So-Calle.ctSpace Age" (1500/A&M)

Reverend Horton Heat "Space Heater" (Interscope)

Hi-Town DJs "We Came to Groove" (Restless)

DJ Honda "H II" (Relativity)

The Hunger "Cinematic Superthug" (Universal)

Iron Maiden "VlitUal XI" (CMC lnt'l)

Jerry Garcia Band "Welcome to Our World (live 10/31/97)" (House of Blues)

Journey "Live" (Columbia)

Mo Thugs Family "Family Reunion" (Relativity)

JD Myers "Like a Train" (Asylum)

Playa "Cheers 2 You" (Def Jam/Mercury)

Polara ''Formless/Fanatical" (EP) (lnterscope)

Public Announcement All Work "No Play" (A&M)

Jimmy Reid "Forever Loved" (Discovery/Sire)

The Specials "Guilty 'Til Proved Innocent" (Way Cool/MCA)

Superdrag ''Head Trip in Every Key'; (Elektra)

Emma Townshend "Winterland" (Eastwest)

March 31

A Tribe Called Quest "The Love Movement" (Jive)

Dan Bern "Fifty Eggs" (WORK Group)

Des'ree "Supernatural" (550 Music)

Gang Starr "Moment of Truth" (Noo TrybeN1Igin)

Rebbie Jackson "Yours Faithfully" (MJJ/W0RK Group)

Monte! Jordan "Let's Ride" (RAL/Mercury)

Phunk Junkeez ''Unidentified Funky Object" Trauma)

This Perfect Day "C-60" (550 Music)

Jody Watley "Flower" (Big Beat/Atlantic)

April 7

The Amazing Royal Crowns "The Amazing Royal Crowns'' (Velvel)

AZ "Pieces of a Man" (Noo TrybeNrrgin)

Jerry Cantrell "Boggy Depot" (Columbia)

Davina "Best of Both Worlds" (RCA)

Pete Droge "Spacey and Shakin" (57/Epic)

The Getaway People ''The Getaway People" ,

(Columbia)

Goodie Mob "Still Standing" (LaFace/Arista)

Jamie Myerson ''The Listen Project" (Ruffhouse/Columbia)

New Bomb "Turks At Rope's End" (Epitaph)

Pulp ''This Is Hardcore" (Island)

Bonnie Raitt "Fundamental" (<:apitol)

Stabbing Westward "Darkest Days" (Columbia)

Suicide Machines "Battle Hymns" (Hollywood)

Unwritten Law "Unwritten Law" (Interscope)

April 14

Big Daddy Kane "Veteranz Day" (Blackheart/Mercury)

Clutch ''The Elephant Riders" (Columbia)

Gas Huffer "Just Beautiful Music" (Epitaph)

:\-fasterP "I Got the Hook Up" soundtrack (No Limit/Priority)

Public Enemy "He Got Gam"e (soundtrack) (Def Jam/Mercury)

Jimmy Page and Robert Pl8llt "Walking Into qarksdale" (Atlantic)

Red Aunts "Ghetto Blaster" (Epitaph)

Lou Reed" Perfect Night" (Reprise)

photo obtained via Internet Disney's Hercules is now available at video rental stores torfamily entertainment.

Womeno World FEATURES

Thursday, March 12, 1998 by Julie Shallis assistant news editor

.andra Day O'Connor

Born 1930

O'Connor was the tust woman to ever be appointed to the Supreme Court in September 1981. She was nominated by former President Ronald Reagan. She became the court's 102nd justice.

She attended Stanford University and received her law degree in 1952. From 1965-69 she worked as Arizona's assistant attorney general. In 1970 she won the election of the State Senate and then was re-elected in 1972. Her last job before being appointed to the Supreme Court was on Arizona's court of appeals.

ellaAbzug

Ahzug started her career as a lawyer. In 1961 she founded the Women's Strike for Peace Organization. She represented New York City as a democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Her attempts were to bring more feminists into the mainstream American politics. She led many women into protesting against the Vietnam War. Through her group she determined the No. 1 problem among females today is lack of power. Her views later had her lose her position as congressional representative. In 1985 she formed the Women Foreign Policy Council, which brought many women together in formal affairs.

ady Bird Johnson

Born f9-l:

In 1964 Johnson served as the nation's First Lady. When her husband, Lyndon Banes Johnson, became president of the United States, she used the opportunity to help the environment. She started a campaign to help the problem of dirty roadsides on our highways. The Highway Beautification Act of 1965 was passed, which focuses on native wildflowers.

In 1982 she announced her plans of founding the National Wildflower Research Center near Austin on

land she donated. The center is dedicated to the study and preservation of native plants on all landscapes. Over 150 volunteers are now working to help re-establish these flowers. race Hopper

Born Dec. 9, 1906

Died Jan. 1, 1992

Hopper was a distinguished naval officer and computer scientist. She became the programmer of the world's first large-scale digital computer and "developed COBOL, a computer language. She was also the first woman to ever be promoted to captain in the Navy. In 1983 she was appointed rear admiral.

sally K. Ri~e

Born May 26, 1951

Ride was the first American women in space in 1983 on board the Space Shuttle Challenger. She received her Ph.Din physics at Stanford University. In 1987 she left NASA to take a job at Stanford University's Center for International Security and Arms Control as a physicist.

atricia Ireland

Ireland was president of the National Organization of Women, from 1991-97. It is thellargest feminist group in the United States. The priorities of the organization are to defend the availability to abortion, elect a record number of women to political office and work closely with social justice and civil rights groups.

Ireland served as executive vice President and treasurer of NOW since 1987. She served as legal counsel

to Dade County, Fla. for seven years. She received her law degree in 1975 at the University of Miami Law School.

adeline Albright

Albright was the first women to be appointed Secretary of State. She is the highest ranking women in the U.S. government.

She graduated from Wesley College with honors, receiving her bachelor of arts degree. She then received her masters and Ph.D from Columbia University's Department of Public Law and Government.

JnetReno

uly 21, 1938

Reno was the first women Attorney General. She was nominated by President Bill Clinton on Feb. 11, 1993 and then later again nominated in 1997.

In 1956 she attended Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. majoring in chemistry. There she became president of the Women's Self Government Association. In 1960 she attended Harvard Law School. She was one out of 16 women out of 500 students.

After having difficulty finding a job as a lawyer, due to being a woman, she became staff director of the Judiciary Committee in Florida. She helped reform the juvenile court system and pursued fathers who did not pay child support. In Miami she established the drug court.

Her priorities now are toTeduce crime and violence by incarcerating serious repeated offenders. She also focuses on efforts to keep kids away from gangs, drugs and violence. Her other priorities include enforcing civil rights movements to ensure equal opportunities for all Americans.

Women are still continuing to make a difference. These are only a few and there will be more to come as time goes on.

'fhe-nionth of March is dedicated as Women 'sj[istory Month. 'throughout histo,y, many women have made a difference and are continuing to do so.

f~rom gorish

to gorgeous

by MeganZustra assistant copy editor

The look of the "in" model changes as much as the weather. With each new clothing season comes a new style for the bodies that walk down the runways advertising what will be the clothing style and look of the season.

Calvin Klein is a major designer who chooses the look of the models who will show off his new line each season.

This year he has decided to trade in the dirtylooking models that have graced the runways for the past few seasons for fresh, clean, healthy models that he believes look sexier.

"I think people will be surprised; they'll say 'Oh my god! Tiiis is not where he's been,"' Klein said in a telephone interview with the New York Times. "But I think young people who are looking for something new and interesting are going to relate to this."

Klein is not the only designer who bas decided to make this change.

Tommy Hilfiger Corporation portrays well-

Senioritis: Who's got it?

scrubbed, beaming faces with a preppie look for their advertisements.

Also retailers Abercrombie & Fitch and Gap Inc. and cosmetic corporation Clinique have been caught with ads that present the look of happiness with Clinique e.ven marketing a fragrance named

Designers may be saying good-bye to the golish look.

Happy.

The reasoning for these changes is a result of the economy, according to Michael Toth, president and executive director-of Toth Design and Advertising in New Yorkand Concord, Mass.' Tiiis is the agency that does the Hilfiger ads.

'The economy is good," Toth said. "People are having a good time, so we try to have a good time."

The other controversy that arose was the fact that the dirty models, sometimes called heroin chics were causing people to think that the models were on drugs.

Calvin Klein was accused of doing this.

"Clearly people were upset by the 'herion chic'," Klein said. "We thought it was creative, but it was perceived as drug addicts and messy. People don't want that now."

Women are the most affected by the looks of the in models because it is they who the designers are targeting. College age women are influenced and want to be up to date with the latest fashion and looks.

The consensus around Cabrini is in favor of the new models.

"I like the new look of models because people in real life actually look like that," sophomore Jen Shrader said.

Junior Stephanie Lally agreed and said, 'The healthy ones look better because the other dirty ones look like death warmed over them."

Junior Jen Smith who summed it all up, said, 'They all [models] need to add 25 pounds on them."

by Michelle Saboja staff writer

The calendar does not lie. There are about two mOTe months left in this semester. These two months can be a time when students tend to slack off a bit, especially seniors.

March and April can be a time when some seniors begin to stop working so hard because the year is almost over. This was noticeable in high school seniors but do college seniors act the same way?

Some say that seniors experience a condition called "Senioritis." This means that classes are almost over. All the hard work has paid off and there are now two months left to sit back and relax. Is this condition, Senioritis, evident here or is this something that seniors bear about?

Senior Mike Friel has fallen to this condition. He has fallen into the trend of taking it easy for the rest of the semester.

"I definitely am beginning to slack. off. This started about a month ago. I have only a couple of serious classes." Friel said.

Senior Anne Tran does not have time to slack off. She has a heavy work load this year and is very busy with school.

"I wish I could just slack off in my classes, but I have to take my classes seriously so I can get into law school. If I was not going to go to law school I probably would be taken it easy for the rest of the semester," Tran said

How do teachers handle this syndrome of students slacking off? Here teachers do not find this condition evident in their students.

''I never really noticed. It could be a possibility but I never took note," Dr. Adeline Bethany, professor of fine arts and music, said.

Seniors slaclcing off was also not noticed by Dr. Joseph Romano, professor of philosophy, Dr. Anthony Tomasco, professor of psychology and Gerald Satlow, associate professor of computer information science.

Romano, Tomasco, and Satlow- have not noticed a change in performances or class attendance in the spring. All three said students who perform well continue their performance throughout the semester.

illustration for Bill Gibson Calvin Klein choose healthy for his adveltisements.

illustration by Bill Gibson

photDby Janice Funk

Senior James Roller 1sone of the many seniors feeling the the possibility of senloritis. He is not alone, according to other students.

EDITORIAL Easy pick'ens

Burglars, here is your chance. Whether you are a student, resident or even a stranger who wanders the open campus, there is a good chance you can get your hands on stereos, cordless phones, CD players and even textbooks. Residents and even security make it easy for you to get your hands on these goodies. It doesn't take much to walk in, bust open a door and steal. In fact, it is quite easy.

For example, residents allow theft to occur when:

• Codes are written in plain view for burglars to see. Whether they are written somewhere on or in the buildings or if the codes are even written on the residents themselves, they are often in clear sight for people to see.

• Doors are left propped open for friends of residents to enter or even for those who forgot the security code.

• Alarms are set off by residents letting friends mthe exit doors. These alarms usually distract security from perhaps other situations where they are needed in order for them to turn them off. Security can also aid you burglars in your endeavors.

• Security makes sporadic rounds in resident halls and the apartment complex. If timed right, security will not be seen in those halls for hours.

• Students usually wait awhile for escorts so it is not uncommon to see people waiting. This could allow for assault if the waiting occurs late at night and perhaps even outside.

• Even though there are nine full-time security guards and four part-time ones, it is questioned how many remain on campus on weekends and on breaks, times when acts of crime are more likely to occur. There are usually two on the 4 p.m. to midnight and two on from midnight to 8 a.m. However, there was only one officer on from midnight to 8 a.m. Sunday morning.

• During breaks, patrol is not as regular as when school is in session. 1n fact, security was asked by Catherine Caulfield, director of resident life, to carry the same schedule they have over breaks.

But in all seriousness, the issues concerning security and lack of it are now, not only a worry, but a threat. A break-in has occurred in the Infante house. What if a person was in the room when it happened? More than material things could have been stolen. It is speculated that the individual or individuals responsible may have been students, who knew the code or found it out through friends. But, what if it wasn't? The fact of the matter is that whoever it may have been walked right in, stole and left without anyone seeing.

An extensive look at what students do to provoke break-ins and also what security needs to do to prevent them, is imperative. If students do not feel safe in their own dorm rooms, then how can they put their faith in the college. Isolated incident? Maybe. Inside job? Perhaps. Increased security measures and student precautions are solutions. It is just a shame that it took a robbery to think of them.

She is an American girl

Now that all of this trouble with Iraq has settled down for the moment, it's got me thinking.

We live in a kick-butt country.

Reading the newspaper everyday, I've realiz.edthat America may be one of, if not the, greatest countries on earth.

To what do I attribute my newfound surge of nationalism? Just read the headlines

Where else in the world could a Jowly intern, for example, have a chance to meet the president? In other countries, interns are reduced to filing papers and fetching coffee, but we allow ours to really see the inner workings of the government.

Only in America can a president cheat on his wife, invest in a shady land deal and then cheat on his wife two more times, only to find his approval rating soaring as high as it has ever been.

Think about it. Is there any other country that pays its star athletes millions upon millions of dollars a season and then allows them to murder two people and still be on TV everyday?

How about "America's team.'' straight out of Dallas, Texas? Where else can you find a convicted drug dealer, a rapist and 40 other guys with very good self-esteem and dancing skills on the same team?

And does any other country allow its athletes to strangle their coaches if the athlete should decide not to hustle at a practice?

Nope. No way. Only in America.

America is the home of some of the most important and intriguing inventions in history. Pay-per-view, for example. Where else could you get to see a boxing match, a real live wrestling event, or the Spice Girls in

countries" Remember, this is the country that brought you "Good Burger," Sylvester Stallone and Pauly Shore, not to mention the beautiful and talented Pamela Lee Anderson.

Only in America can we find thousands of screaming girls willing to pay $5.50 to see a movie 17 times, even though they know the boat will still sink at the end.

In America, even the music is better. Try going anywhere else in the world to find lyrics as brimming with intelligence and good breeding as "Mmmbop, da da doo wop, doobie dop da."

LAURA CASAMENTO

concert for the low, low price of $49.95?

How about Slim Jims? Bet those Canadians are jealous. And you, too, can pay $2.99 for a tasty cup full of wonderfully flavored ice that we so aesthetically call "the Slurpee."

America is great because it lets any bright light collect millions of dollars after spilling McDonald's scalding bot coff~ on her lap, even though the cup clearly says, WARNING: there may be scalding hot coffee inside this coffee cup.

And America allows everyone to see the beauty of its tornadoes close up, thanks to the availability and affordability of its lovely trailer parks.

Even the quality of acting in America is superior to that of other

No wonder our teenagers' verbal SAT scores are so incredibly high. Travel to any southern state in America and I guarantee that you will find one house with a jacked-up pickup truck, a broken refrigerator, a fat bearded man in a HarleyDavidson T-shirt and a "bird dawg" in the front yard

We are lucky enough to be citizens of one of the most wonderful countries in the world. Not only can we kick Saddam's butt, but every person has an equal chance to appear on a talk show at least one time in his or her life.

Speaking of talk shows, there is only one country in the world that allows Jerry Springer on the air. God bless America.

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

ADVICE

BEN LUNN

Dear Ben,

Here is my problem. My best friend • • from high school has been involved in some unhealthy behavior. I've beard these things through a close friend of ours. I am concerned, but don't know if I should confront her on this topic. Any help you could give would be most appreciated.

Thanks, Concerned

Dear-Concerned, I will begin by saying that yon must be a very good friendto be so concerned. She is lucky to have a friend like you. Many people would just turn

PERSPECTIVES

ASK BEN

the other cheek. Anyway, from what I gather, much of what you heard was hearsay. Granted, it may have come from another good friend, but that doesn't mean it was accurate.

Your good friend may have just been over exaggerating the situation. It may not be as bad as it sounds. Unless you hear it or it yourself, I would be a little leery of anything I was told. BeJieve that there may be a problem, but don't believe imrnediateJy that it is extremely serious.

Talk to both of ~our friends, the one who informed you and the one who is involved in the "unhealthy behavior."Don't confront her at this time. Also, do not mention anything your other friend told you. You'll only put yourself in hot water.

After talking to both of your friends, make an assessment of the situation. How serious is it? Is. it som~tbing that could be potentially detrimental to your friend's ~ealth?

If it is, I would definitely confront her about this. Talk to her, help her, do anything to make her see the error of her ways. Depending on the problem, I might even

suggest going so far as getting her some help. For examp]e, if she has a serious drug problem, think about contacting someone. Get her help. If the problem is not a very serious one; I would still talk to your friend and try to help her. , The problem may not be life-threatening, but having a friend to help her through it can never hurt.

Basically, the best thing you could do is to just be there for her.~ Whether it is serious or not, just be there lending a friendly, helping hand. When you're in need, there is nothing more welcome than an understanding friend.

I would just like to thank you for your letter, and I hope the advice I gave you is helpful. Remember, this is just my advice. If you don't like it, you don't have to take it I am only human and as much as it pains me to say so, I am not always right. But if you have a problem. don't be afraid to write in. Another opinion, even mine, could always help. Send in your questions to the mailroom addressed to the Loqutitur: Ask Ben, or you could E-mail me at benlunn@hotmail.com. Thanks for the letters.

LETTER TO EDI TOR

Lightsgo out one last time

To: Players, assistant coaches, managers, cheerleaders, friends and fans of Cabrini men's basket- ball.

Let me preface my remarks by stating, in my 18 years at Cabrini, I have never written to the Loquitur. Those of you who know me well, realize I suscribe to the old axion, "actions speak louder than words."

I'm writing this to simply say thank you to everyone who was present on Saturday. Feb. 28, when the last bastetball game of the 1998 was played. Also, the

Two Cents

Do you feel safe on campus after the robbery in the Inf ante house?

Chris Nielsen, a first-year student: I'm not scared on this campus. There is probably less trouble here than on any other campus.

Jason Jungreis, a junior: Yes, I don't feel that there is a danger. It only occurs when no one is here. I feel that this a]ways happens when the halls are vacant.

last game ever to be played in the old gym in Sacred Heart, now Founder's Hall.

In my job as an administrator, I sit through endless meetings and hear over and over the catch phrase ''Cabrini spirit." I am sure it has a different meaning to each of us at Cabrini. For those of you who cared enough to be present for that final game, you are the lucky ones. You had a chance to share the magic that true Cabrini spirit can create. You were an intergral part of Cabrini sports history that day -

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the day the old gym was put to rest.

So, on behalf of the hundreds of Cabrini student-athletes, male and female, who over the years have given their all for Cabrini College in that old gym, I say thank you. You closed this chapter of Cabrini sport history with dignity, in victory, with the most important quality still alive - Cabrini spirit.

The"old gym" deserved no less.

With sincere appreciation and admiration,

John Dzik Director of athletics

Christine Conley, a first-year student: Yes, I feel safe on campus most of the time. I have a friend in public safety so that makes me feel safe. Because I am a commuter, I do not have a lot of stuff here, so I do not have to worry.

Anne Miller, a first-year student: No, because you are never safe anywhere really. But, what we do need more of is lighting on campus. It is too dark here.

Janice Funk, a first-year student: Yes, I feel safe on campus. But, I feel that there are other precautions that can be taken, like more call boxes.

Lauren Warchol, a first-year student: Not really, because all of the dorm buildings are not fully secure and anyone can walk in at any given time.

Project humanity continues

I drove the van for eight hours to keep myself awake. I wa,; anxious to see jagged tips of the mountains piercing the Appalachian sky awaiting the fourteen of us traveling to Union, W.V. for Spring break. This year's trip would be my last as a Cabrini student. I wanted it to be memorable. I knew it would be.

mailbox tied to it." On our sojourn, we encountered over a dozen barns on a hill and more than a dozen trailers along the windy route. We laughed in disbelief and continued. Finally we found the sites, both which we passed more than once and were about two miles apart. Once we found the location, "service" began.

,. Arriving in Union is like arriv- Jobs included cleaning yards,

ing for Christmas dinner at the home of your grandparents who you only see twice a year. Immediately, we were welcomed with hugs and kisses from various members of the community and partook of the delicious horpecooked meal they had awaiting us. The week already started the way I _hoped. The next few days continued much the same way, warm and welcoming, with not one of us knowing exactly what to expect, except hard work.

Driving around the beautiful countryside, it became evident to me, and the others, of the storm damage sustained from the latest Appalachian winter storm. This February storin dumped 16 inches of wet, heavy snow over the rolling hills of Monroe County and broke hundreds of trees with its unusual weight. Much of our work for the week revolved around cleaning up the of storm damage. Chainsaws, handsaws, wheel barrels and log piles became all-to-familiar elements of our Appalachian trip. Perhaps the only thing we encoun-tered more were extremely vague directions usually including mention of "a barn on a hill" or "the third red mailbox on the right."

The very first day of work, a van of six of us spent over an hour-and-a half seeking our job sites. The directions specifically stated "look for the barn on the hill with the trailer beyond it. Also has a red mailbox with a white newspaper

KEVIN EPPLER washing windows, visiting the elderly,and perhaps the largest job, renovating a two-story Victorian home. This beautiful home truly represented "corporate sin" as said by Campus Minister Arlean Smith. The walls of many rooms, particularly the bathroom, were caked with black smoke generated from a kerosene heater used to heat the home because the house lacked central heat. The ceiling and walls in the upstairs rooms bowed and cracked from excessive water damage. The stained floors bowed in the middle and layer of dust upon rusty kitchen cabinets. A useless, broken stove crowded in the comer while a refrigerator from the late l 950s occupied the near wall. The entire house needed much more, time, money and work than we could provide, but still we tried.

We tore linoleum from the kitchen and bedrooms. We scrubbed kerosene dirt and smoke from the bathroom walls and we tore wallpaper from over a half-a-

dozen rooms. The entire house needed painting, new roofing, finishing and new flooring to begin. Throughout the week, we began each task and truly contributed to the long renovations process needed in the house. We were all disappointed to learn small children and young parents were the last inhabitants of the home and the condition we found it in was the condition in which they lived. The.house made me wonder. America, the land of equal opportunity? After seeing this, I am not so sure.

West Virginia is the poorest state in the United States. The reasons for this are many and complicated. Most revolve around the fact that West Virginia's resourc;es of coal and lumber are mainly exploited by private businesses or by government organizations. Both parties keep profits and proceeds from re-entering the West Vrrginian economy. The people of West Vrrginia are the victims. The lack of eduction, student's included, contribute to the status and condition of West Vrrginia. I and the other Cabrini representatives became witnesses of America's corruption, but also America's hope. Hope embodied in the beauty and hearts of the peop]e of Appalachia and students like ourselves willing to sacrifice time for the good of others. However, I must say, I feel we got as much from Union, W.V. as we gave to Union; if not more. I am not quite sure who received "service," the West Vrrginia community or the Cabrini volunteers? We simply gave a couple days of work but received warmth, welcome and kindness hours from home. I feel we received the "service." They received our thanks.

KevinEppleris a seniormajoringin English/communicationsandreligiousstudies. Heis a guestwriter.

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Eagles are doing little to restore fans' faith

Unfortunately for the Eagles right now there is little food left.

For those of you who don't know, the Eagles have been basically nonexistent this off-season in acquiring free agents to help them improve from 1ast year's horrible 6-9-1 season.

PAUL MOSER

I'm convinced, my father and the Eagles,_;rreone in the same.

The Eagles have spent little money this off-season. In contrast my father spends a lot of money when shopping.

When my father went food shopping for the family he would come back with c~untless generic _ products. "There's no difference,'' he would say, I knew it then and I know it now, there is a difference.

As I also know there is a difference between the players the Eagles are signing and the players they are letting get away.

The Eagles are picking up generic players when the name brands that are known to be good are left on the shelf.

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The Eagles have signed three free-agents this season not including their own. Keith Simms, George Hagemin and Bill Johnson are the names that Eagles management expect us to get excited over. ,

Why accept those long shots when the blue-chip players were available, but were passed over by management: Dana Stubblefield, John Randle, Todd Steussie and Ted Washington to name a few.

During the off-season it was obvious where the Eagles needed the help. They needed to sign at least one dominant free agent and mis.sectout on them all.

The offensive and defensive lines were atrocious last ye.ar and got little attention so far in this off-season, not nearly enough that would constitute excitement.

The Eagles have once again messed up this off-season. In the

past, they were unsuccessful by signing the wrong people. This year they decided to take a different approach by signing no bigmoney free-agents.

It seems like they decided, so far, to sign the second echelon free agents and have neglected to sign the top prospects such as a Randle or a Stubblefield.

Now, the players they did sign, although they are not superstars, are solid players who are upgrades over their respective positions.

Simms and Johnson will come in and contribute right away, but it may take a little longer for the admitted project, Hagemin, to produce as a starter.

The Eagles are looking into going into a season with almost the same players they started with.

On the hopeful side, while the Eagles lost four starting players in the free-agent market, the players they did lose did not figure into their plans for this year anyway.

Guard Joe Panos had lost touch with Ray Rhodes and had never gotten over his contract dispute before the season.

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Quarterback Ty Detmer lost his starting job to Bobby Hoying and linebacker Darrin Smith didn't figure to be starter this year anyway.

The only quality free-agent that the Eagles lost was Ricky Watters, who many feel had lost a step at running back anyway.

Right now there is a big problem on the offensive line. There are a lot of ifs on this offensive line.

They will be good if Steve Everitt comes back to his old form this year, the same could be said for Simms.

Richard Cooper is expected back healthy.

The biggest if on the team, though, may be Jermaine Mayberry.

It seems the Eagles feel that he did show some signs of improvement towards the latter part of the season, but they are counting way to much on his improvement.

The question now may be, who can the Eagles get to help them on the defense?

Lesli Oneal seems to be the name that is being tossed around.

He had 10·sacks- last year for Men's

St. Louis Rams, but is a problem in the locker room.

Alonzo Spellman from the Chicago Bears might be available because of his dislike for head coach Dave Wanstead. He will come at the price of a number one or two pick probably.

Sean Gilbert is also available for trade. After signing Stubblefield and Dan Wilkinson, the '! Washington Redskins have no room for Gilbert.

He also will probably come at the price of a number one. Gilbert is corning off of a hold out season and may be a risk.

To be honest with you, I don't forsee them making any of these moves and relying on their draft picks.

If their draft is anything like it has been in the past years, then there may be reason to be scared. The Eagles did not lose that many free agents but when your team finishes with a 6-9-1 record there has to be some moves made and right now the Eagles have made little.

PaulMoseris a juniormajoringin English/communications.Heis oneof Loquitur'ssportseditors.

Men's and Women's Outdoor Track

March

21 Emory College Invitational

28 College of New Jersey Inv.

April

3-4 Swarthmore College lnv.

11 Howard University Inv.

18 Philadelphia Metropolitan Championships

23-26 Penn Relays

27 Blue-Gray Classic at Moravian College

May

2 Lincoln University Invitational

9 NCAA Regionals

16 Haverford College Last Chance Meet

20-24 NCAA Championships

Third in a series of six spring sports previews

Softball team counting on its first-year students

by Maria .L. Izzo staff writer

The women's softball team is getting to know each other all over again this year.

With a new coach and seven new players, the women are striving for a winning season and taking it one step at

a time.

The newcomers are all first-year students. They all are committed to being a part of the team and are settling in nicely, ace:ording to junior and team captain Amanda Torresani.

"We lost a lot of valuable players after graduation last year. But we have gained a lot too," Torresani said. "We have freshmen who are all very experienced in the game and will bring a lot to the team."

Graduates include former first-baseman Chris Lear, shonstop Jen Weiderwax, right fielder Denise Canaris and left fielder Erin O'Neil.

Melissa Huns burger, who was a second-baseman for the Lady Cavs, also graduated last spring.

With so many seniors in key positions on the team last year, this year·s batch of players is a sharp contrast.

'We only have three juniors on the team," Torresani said. "That includes the other team captain and myself."'

Torresani is returning for her second year as team captain. Junior Mary Lear is in her first-year as team captain.

'We don't look at losing all of those players as a disadvantage because we have so many new girls with potential'' Torresani said.

"Most of them have never played on the college level before and we are understanding of that. It takes time to get adjusted."

Along with the many new faces on the team, there is one new face that all of the players are looking to for guidance.

Bridget Baxter is the new coach for the Lady Cavs and is excited to get the season off to a good, productive start.

"Bridget is a fantastic coach because she is so experienced at the game and really loves the sport," Torresani explained, citing Baxter's previous involvement with Villanova University's softball program and her invitation to

participate in the 1996 Summer 01ympics as a member of the women's softball team.

"She is friendly with us and tries to have fun and she wants us to become a strong team."

Baxter feels the key to a good team lies in their relationships with one another.

Both team captains and Baxter agree that the teamwork and strong game skills will come out of their efforts to get to know one another.

They all support and root for each other, according to Torresani.

"We have been together enough now that we know each other better than we did and we all get along so well," Torresani said. "[Last] week's trip to Myrtle Beach solidified that relationship even more."

The Lady Cavs traveled to Myrtle Beach, S.C., last week to spend their spring break together as a team.

On Sunday and Monday, March l and 2, they engaged in two practices and two scrimmages.

From the following Tuesday through Thursday they were involved in several games.

The team came home from the trip with a 2-7-1 overall record.

They dropped their first eight games to King's College, Allentown College and Wikes University, but won their last two games with Broome Community College of New York.

As for their hopes for this spring and in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conferi:mce,the group thinks they will do well.

"We will all continue to work: and develop the teams abilities so that by the time we get to the PAC, we will finish in pretty good standing," Tonesani said

Indoortrackteamgunningfornationalchampionship

by Joe Elliott staff writer

You get to the white chalk line, you look up and you see the finish line 55 meters away.

The crowd is going crazy, your heart is the only thing you can hear and all of the sudden you hear the gun go off.

In about 6.52 seconds you are all done and just trying to calm -yourself down.

The Cabrini men's track team gets this feeling every time they go out to compete.

This year the men's track team has a lot to show the school. Last year's team was very small and did not have a lot of depth.

This year is a completely different story.

With most of this year's squad being made up of first-year students, the team hopes to never look

back at last year and are ready to make large strides to improve on last year's performances.

Sophomore captain Will Wright knows that the team is going to go far this year.

"We already have a lot of talent on the team from last year, and we are very lucky to get even more this year," he said.

Wright is referring to the new core of talented first-year students that have come into the school this year.

Like many of the teams for both men's and women's sports, the majority of the teams have been put together with first-year students.

The track team is happy with this, since the majority of their team is also made up of first-year students.

First-year student Colin Broderick feels very good about this year.

"A lot of the freshmen ai:e com-

ing off of agreat showing-from both the cross country-season and the indoor track season.

"We have a lot of depth to the team, and it shows in our results from cross-country and indoor season," Broderick said.

Broderick is referring to the performances that were put out by the team in the past couple of meets.

In the DuCharrne Relays in mid-February, impressive numbers were put in by the entire team.

Senior captain James Williams and freshman Reynold Williams placed first in the triple jump relay. The relay team of sophomore Miguel Williams, freshmen Chuck Hartzell, Rich Balasa and Colin Broderick took first place in the sprint medley with a time of 3:49:0.

The results of the Albright Invitational held two weekends ago showed a lot of promise and a lot of

great results from the team.

School records were set in the 220-yard dash by first-year student Corey Fisher. in the mile relay by first-year students Shaun Hazlett, Rich Balasa, Jim Gosser, and Ryan Jones, and in the 4X880 relay by first-year students Jones. Jason Bull, Dave Mackay and senior Ed Mack.

School records were also set by first-year student Marc Pietranton in the 55m hurdles and in the 880yard run by Jones.

"I think that it is hard to single out one person on the team," Wright said. "Everybody has really joined together and the attitude of the team is great. Everybody on the team is capable of going far with the season."

"One of our biggest goals for the season is to get as many people as we can to the Nationals. We already have five players that have r

photo by Emily Mercer Junior Amanda Torresani hits in a drill in preparation for

The Lady Cavs play at home today against Widener University.

the softball team's new season.

photo by Jim Snook

First-year student Corey Fisher and senior James Williams work out in Founder's Hall. qualified for the ECAC tournament, and that is from the indoor season," Broderick said.

LadyCavaliersexitthePACplayoffsinsecondroun

by MelissaLessig

assistant news editor

111eLady Cavs ended the season with both a fizzle and a bang, as they won in the quarterfinal~ surpa.s iug MarywoodUniversity, but fell to rival Al vemia College in the semifinals.

Wednesday, Feb. 25 proved to be a good day for the Lady Cavs as they defeated Marywood at home in a 76-58 win in I.hePenn ·ylvania Athletic Conference Quarterfinal.

This win advanced them to the PAC semifinal where they would face their nemesis, Alvern1a.

Junior center Melissa Pos ·e led the Lady Cavs to their first playoff win 1n three season~.

She rJominated the boards and led lhe Lady Cavs with 26 point· and 17 rebound while shooting 78.5 percent from the floor.

Ia addition lo her contribution to the playoff victory, Pos e became the college's ill-time leading scorer ending Bill Carr's (1992-96) two-year record of 1.604 points. Posse finished the game with 1, 612 point<;.

"It was nice to avenge the overtime loss against Marywood earlier this season," Posse said.

Other Lady Cavs who paved the road to the victory against Marywood in the PAC quarterfinal were first-year student Gina Vrrelli and ophomore Erin Barney.

Vrrelli contributed with a career-high 2 I points and Barney met her career-high with 13 points.

The tnge wa set for the muchawaited and anticipated battle in the PAC semifinal hetween Cabrini and Alvcm.ia

The Lady Cavs fdl to Alvemia in the ·emifinal in a 80-59 loss. Cabrini could not contain Julie Kershner and the Crusaders.

The Lady Cavs trailed by as many as I 1 point~ in the fir~t half, but narrowed the gap to five heading into the second half,

Both learns came out alter the half with tltree-poim-goals on the mind a they swapped three for three, but Alvem.ia's Amy Hollern triggered an ] I -point run for the Crusaders.

Alvemia shot 59.3 percent in the second half to command the game. Alvernia's Kershner was a dominating force with 25 points and seven reboundc;.

Again P.osse set a milestone in this game as she passed career-rebound number 1,000 becoming the first player in the college's history to achieve such a feat.

Posse finished the sea! on with 1,009 rebounds for her career.

Pos e said, We thought we were going to \Vin the championship, but Aivemia was more ready than we were. They were a good team. On that particular day, they were a better teain."

However. next year i 10 sight and the Lady Cavs remain confi.dent

~e ·t year we will definite) ·winthe PAC," Pos e said. "Alvernia 1.· !using lheir point guard ant! emcr.

We have nine returning players plus incoming freshmen so we will win fhe PAC."

Four Lady Cavl, achieving notoriety in the PAC were Posse, .trelli, sophomore Jackie Pier-angeli and first-year student Jacqueline Cooper.

Po· e received her third-straight first-team All-PAC selection after leading the PAC in scoring and rebounding. She led the PAC with 24.3 ppg and 17. I rpg.

Pierangeli receiv~d honorable mention for the all-conference team after averaging career highs in points. 9.2 ppg. and assists, 9.4 apg. She finished second in the conference with 6.2 assists per game.

Virelli also received honorable mention for the all-conference team after finishing second on the Lady Cavs in scoring, averaging 12.5 ppg and making a ream-high 52 three-pointer this season. She fini hed I0th in the conference in scoring.

Cooper received honorable mention as well for all-conference team after averaging 6.4 ppg and 2.6 apg.

First-yearstudentsstandoutthisseasonforLadyCavs

by Paul Moser sporls ed11or

Church is over. The bell has rung. The 1997-98 Lady Cavalier season is done.

Although the Lady Cavahers did not win the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference, there is however some hope for next year.

Being the young team that they were, there was incom i. tent play throughout the year At one time they were losing at home to tearru they nonnally would have beat. then at other times they were beating the No. l team in the conference. Towards the end of the year their maturity began to show in the form of con istency.

Coach Dan Welde knew this year wa.\ going to be a learning process for hi players. How could it not be, when there were only four players returning from the previous year's team?

To go along with junior Melissa Posse and sophomores Erin Barney, Jackie Pierangelli

and Andrea Muller were the unproven firstyear students for Welde.

Two players contributed right away. Firstyear students Gina VrrelJiand Lisa Reynolds fought their way into the starting lineup.

V.1rellibecame the starter at small forw-ard after her second game and did not look back to the bench.

In the Lady Cav's first-round victory in the PAC playoffs. it was ber late-game hot hand that enabled the Lady Cavs to hold on to beat Marywood.

In fact. Vrrelli averaged 14.4 pornts per game against PAC opponents and was ranked 10th in the conference in scoring.

On the other ide. Reynolds. with out a dollbt, was one of the most improved players during the year Reyolds averaged 19 poinlSper game during a three game stretch. She also averaged 10.2 per game for the season and was ranked seventh in the PAC with 3.7 assists pergame.

Both were heavy contributors towards the

end of I.heyear and ended up being big parts of the Cavaliers' success from the three-point line.

Jackie Cooper. There a Miliken and Marianne Zippi ended up being contributors off of a bench that relied .heavily on its first year students.

Cooper came jn to help the Lady Cavs midway through che year and averaged 26 minute per game. She also was one of the major contributors from the three point line.

In contrast, Barney, who went through the adjustment from high school to college lrut year herself, shed a little light on playing in a rudent's first year.

"Ifs a different style of play and it talce time to adjust," Barney said. "They were much more improved towards the end of the year.''

The Lady Cavaliers now look toward next season and. with some help from new recruits, look to talce back the PAC championship trophy next year.

photo by Stacey Caiazzo

Junior Melissa Posse moves the ball past a defender in earlier action this season. Posse reached a career milestone of 1,000 rebounds during the playoffs and is the only player in Cabrini history to do so.

photo by Stacey Caiazzo

First year students Jackie Cooper and Lisa Reynolds warm up for a game earlier this year.

by Nicole Klimas assistant managing editor

This season the men's basketball team had a mission to accomplish - to win the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference championship title for ..Jhe sixth year in a row. The only thing in their way was Alvemia College.

But, before they could even make it to the championship game they had to defeat Misericordia College on Thursday, Feb. 26,

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The Cavaliers won their sixth Pennsylvania Athletic Conference championship as they defeated Alvemia by a score of 81-70. Senior John Drummond received the Most Valuable Player Award.

which the Cavs did easily with a score of 76-67.

In that game alone, sophomore TumnyMcTamney came away with a career high 17 points, while senior captain John Drummond chipped in w_ith10 points and a game-high 11 rebounds.

On Saturday, Feb. 28, the Cavaliers proved they were utterly unstoppable when they trampled on Alvemia with a score of 81-70 to win their sixtp. straight PAC title.

The game started out with a

bang as sophomore captain Tim Anderlonis stole the ball from Alvemia, ran it downcourt and scored the first two of his 22 points only 33 seconds into the game.

Before the first minute was up, junior Cory Miller also scored a two pointer starting the Cavs with a 4-0 lead in the first minute.

However, it did not take long for the Alvernia Crusaders to get those points back while also making a few extras.

Toe Cavs, however, were prepared for whatever the Crusaders had up their sleeves and tenaciously held onto their slight lead.

The first half ended with junior Derrick Grayson shooting a two pointer to end the half with Cabrini leading, 36-27.

The second half started with just as much excitement as the first with Cabrini scoring another 10 points in the first six minutes while Alvemia • scored 19 points, tying the game at 46-46.

The game continued to get wilder as the crowd got more and more excited. As the crowd stamped their feet and chanted, ''Defense, defense," the team got even more.hyped.

With less then two minutes left in the game the score was 68-62. Until first-year phenom Tyquine Wilson threw the ball from halfcourt and Drummond dove into the air to slam the ball through the hoop for an alley-oop that got the cheering crowd to their feet and making the score 70-64.

With a 1:58 left in the game a time-out was called so both teams could regroup and plan their strategies.

Once back in the game, sophomore center Randall Simms fouled Alvernia captain Daimien Hunter who made both foul shots to bring the score to 70-66.

With a 1:15 left Anderlonis scored another two pointer to bring

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the score to 70-67. their feet.

Drummond then fouled Gil Once the crowd had calmed Concepcion, who made one out of his two foul shots to bring the score to 72-67 with 1:05 leftin the game.

The last minute of the game proved to be Alvernia's downfall

In the last minute the Crusaqers fouled the Cavaliers five times.

It all started when Hunter fouled McTamney with 54 seconds left in the game. McTamney made both shots bringing the score to 74-67.

Not to be outdone, however, Concepcion made a three pointer with 45 seconds left to bring the game closer with a score of 74-70, and with that shot Alvemia was finished.

In the next 40 seconds of the game McTamney was fouled twice more and made four out of four foul shots.

Anderlonis was fouled with 32 seconds left and made both of his foul shots.

And finally, with 12 seconds left in the game Drummond was fouled and with his single foul shot ended the game with a score of 81-70.

As the song "We are the Champions" trumpeted over the loudspeakers, the team dashed onto the court to celebrate their victory as the crowd once again jumped to

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men ·s basketball coach John Dzik took center stage to congratulate both the teams and their coaches and to present the PAC plaque.

As the song "We are the Champions," once again blared through the gym in Founder's Hall, Dzik announced that this would be the last basketball game to be played in this gym and then presented the plaque to team captains Anderlonis, Drummond and junior Sean Tait.

After the team plaque was presented Dzik presented the Most Valuable Player award to Drummond However, Drummond felt differently. "We're all MVPs," he said. "I can't do _anythingwithout them. We play as one."

Once the ceremony was over each member of the team took bis own piece of the memory with him as each got a piece of the net.

And as Dzik: cut the last strand he dedicated this win to every player that ever practiced in the gym.

Dzik:said, 'This win was important because we are PAC champions for the last time in this gym."

With the Cavaliers championship win, the chapter on the Founder's Hall gym is closed.

Senior forward John Drummond hangs on the net after dunking the ball in the Cavs' first matchup with Alvernia. Drummond received the PAC MVP award from coach John Dzik.

photo by Andrea Rogers

The men's basketball team celebrates their victory over Alvemia and their sixth-straight PAC championship.