Oct. 08, 1998 issue 05 Loquitur

Sports

Women's tennis squeezed out a 5-4 victory this past Saturday over Cedar Crest. Story on page 14.

Thursday, October 8, 1998

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The works of Niko Chocheli are now on display at the Sacred Heart Library. Story on page 6.

Dr. Leonard Primiano, assistant professor of religious studies, made an appearance in the Dixon house to speak about angels. Story on page 3.

Radnor,

Soine claim no binging problem on campus

Binge drinking is defined as five or more drinks for men and four or more for women. Most students are not aware of what binge drinking can cause. Most claim, though, that this is not a problem on campus like it used to be.

by Nicholas Burch staff writer

Cabrini students seem to have some self-control when it comes to binge drinking.

There is no dilemma concerning over-consumption of alcohol on Cabrini's campus.

If there is a problem with binge drinking, students are keeping it private and away from administrators and health educators.

Students' lack of knowledge on binge drinking is a concern to health educator Karen Pollack.

"Binge drinking is defined as five or more drinks in one sitting for a man and four or more in one sitting for a women," Pollack said.

The danger with binge drinking is alcohol poisoning and the effects on the body. The long-term effects are liver and brain damage.

"Binge drinking affects major bodily organs because the body is forced to keep up with metabolizing the alcohol," Pollack said.

Short term effects include social problems such as lower grades, missing class, unplanned sexual activity and violence.

The reason for binge drinking's popularity is the perception from people coming to college that it is the thing to do. People believe it is a tradition.

vomiting, unconsciousness, or if someone combines alcohol with drugs," said Pollack. "You need to get that person medical attention right away by calling public safety."

Pollack stresses that if someone has a problem with binge drinking, they can talk to professionals through the counseling center.

"Randy Sander has an emphasis in drug and alcohol related addictions and problems," said Pollack. "If someone thinks they have a problem with binge drinking they can attend an AA meeting at Cabrini or Villanova."

Although Pollack is concerned about students who are binge drinking, it does not mean that you should not drink.

Studentsdie of alcohol-related incidentsat nation'scolleges

Scates.

"I have not encountered it as an RA. The old ways of binge drinking died down with the graduating classes. I have experienced it my freshman year and it was a mess. There were people passed out everywhere."

Binge drinking seems to occur among athletes, especially throughout the first-year class.

"It is more of a tradition between sports teams, like a rite of passage to first-year students from upperclassmen," said Scates.

"It is not intimidating to firstyear students because they do not force them to drink. but it is a way of bonding."

byChrlsVescl staff writer

Many students have been victims of binge drinking. These are more than a few cases of college students that have died from this act.

Scott Krueger, a student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was attending an off--campusfraternity party. He Jost consciousness and had to be rushed to a hospital. His blood-alcohol level was 0.41 and his heartbeat had stopped. Thonghit was restored, he remained in a coma and died three days later.

Pollack believes that students do not know the seriousness of binge drinking.

"The major problem is that someone could die," Pollack said. "If someone is in danger, it is important to get help right away."

"Signs that binge drinking should be a major concern are

"Drinking in moderation is okay, as long as you drink legally and responsibly," said Pollack.

Junior Derek Scates, a resident assistant, believes that binge drinking is no longer a serious problem among Cabrini students.

"People seem more and more responsible nowadays," said

If anyone is interested in finding out more about alcoholism or binge drinking, Alcohol Awareness Week is the week of Oct. 1824.

''There will be a lot of programs to inform students about alcohol prevention," Pollack said.

So wlo's a 6iage lrinker?

According to a recent reportfrom the Harvard School of Public Health, people in many different categories can be cjo..~-d:as--bin~drifilatrs.

Another death occurred at Louisiana State UnivetSity when Sigma Alpha Epsilon pledge Benjamin Wynne at• tended a fraternity celebration entitled "bid night.•

The 20-year--old drank until bis blood-alcohol level reached six times the legal limit. He died and six other pledges were hospitalized.

Universities in Vuginiawere faced with•a binge drinking epidemic throughout 1997.

Five Virginia students died in alcohol-related incidents within a one-month period.

On Halloween, one drunken Virginia Tech student fell eight stories from her donn-room window.

On Dec. 2, University ofVirginia student Leslie Anne Baltz fell down a flight of steps and hit her head.

She had been celebrating the Vrrginia vs. V'rrginiaTech football game that Saturday night and had a blood-alcohol level threetimesthe legal limit. She died the next moming in a hospital bed.

Binge drinking is regarded as a disease.

A survey l>y the Harvard Schoo] of Public Health found that religious students were not likely to drink much, while whites, athletes, fraternity and sorority members were likely to be heavy drinkers.

"Drinking in moderation is okay, as long as you drink legally and responsibly."

Karen Pollack Health Educator

Students wary of Emurl, turning to other providers

Students, as well as professors, are turning to national e-mail providers because of all the confusion and distrust in the e-mail system at the college. Hotmail is now becoming more popular among the Cabrini population. Although it was not intended to be the main e-mail system, the community is also finding that this works more to their advantage.

by Shanna Lynn Fanelli staff writer

Despite the belief by the college that its student e-mail system, called Emurl, works properly, students continue to distrust the system and have turned to national providers like America Online and Hotmail for their e-mail.

There have been considerable commotion and confusion about Cabrini's e-mail accounts since day one of the semester.

There have been complaints due to e-mail malfunctions and inquiries as to why problems are even occurring at www.xavier.cabrini.edu.

The provider of Emurl, Cabrini's new e-mail system, has been a popular campus topic. Due to e-mail problems, stu-

dents-and even instructors-have shied away from using the campus program.

"From an instructors' point of view, it has been very frustrating," said Gerald Satlow, associate professor of computer information science, of the e-mail unreliability. "We want to start the semester knowing how and where it is going to work, not indirectly hear about something and find out it is not there."

Problems with air messages results from individuals on campus not being able to contact those off campus.

It has been a big concern, but is something the computer and technology services here at Cabrini is aware of.

"We've been working through these problems and issues," said Peter Bretz, head of learning re-

sources and technology. "Specific programs have been issued so the problems would be resolved."

Hotmail, one of the free services on the Web whose items are mostly covered in computer information science classes, was not intended to be the campus e-mail system. Hotmail, which actually appears to offer more advantages than Emurl, such as group lists, distributions and nicknames, had been approached for versions of software to run on campus.

"Unfortunately," said Bretz, "they didn't offer any."

Organized mail is available with Emurl, and it, along with Hotmail, is Web-based.

With Web-based e-mail, a Web browser, such as Netscape

Navigator, is used to access email.

Advantages to using Webbased e-mail is that it is easier for students to send and receive e-mail from anyplace, not just campus.

Browsing is also a feature many students have already experience with and it is covered in CIS classes.

Unfortunately, e-mail is a feature that students have not been able to access at www.xavier.cabrini.edu.

"I haven't used Emurl because when I first came here they promised me e-mail but I never received it." said sophomore Kathleen MacMenamin. "I tried e-mail once but it never worked so I got AOL."

MacMenamin is not the only student deterred from using the

campus program.

Even though efforts have been made to resolve the computer problems and Emurl had been tested prior to the school year, mishaps keep occurring.

The problem could be that when the technology was tested, it was without the large user body that Cabrini has been experiencing.

"We felt as though we had tested it," Bretz said. "Having a larger user body to work the new technology is guaranteed to give rigorous testing of the program, and that is when this particular issue was brought to our attention."

For now, Hotmail continues to be the first choice of students and it is the program instructors are working with in CIS classes.

Primiano discusses nationwide interest in angels

by Alison Briant staff writer

A powerful trend currently pervading popular culture in America is the abundance of angelic images and encounters throughout both the media and the daily thoughts of modern people.

This was the topic of conversation and lecture at the most recent and unique Scripture and Supper meeting

Unbeknownst to many here, an expert on angels exists in our midst at Cabrini College.

Dr. Leonard N. Primiano, assistant professor of religious studies, gave a presentation in the lounge of Dixon House on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 5:30 p.m. about Angels to approximately 25 students. This speech was inspired by the recent and long running nationwide interest in the heavenly bodies known as angels.

As explained by Primiano, the Vatican Art Museum in Rome has, for the second time in history, arranged for 100 pieces of "angel art" to visit the United States as a gift to the Roman Catholic Church in this country for their contributions.

These pieces of "angel art" range in age from ancient times, the oldest dating back to 900 BC, through the developing

Christian Era to our present modern time.

This heavenly artistry has already toured across the country, reaching the cities of Los Angeles, St. Louis and Detroit.

More than 210,000 enthusiastic viewers have discovered the art so far on this tour.

The exhibit will stop next in Baltimore, Md. and continue on to visit West Palm Beach, Fla. and Toronto, Canada.

Primiano has made numerous television appearances discussing the popularity of angels in America's society today with spots on such shows as CNN Live and an appearance on a special edition of the acclaimed television show "Touched By an Angel."

Primiano is most often asked on these appearances, "Why are angels so popular in America?"

"Americans today are turning to angels for help with answers to questions about all areas of life," Primiano said. "In particular, young people," he said.

The main reason that Primiano attributes angels to becoming so adored among Americans is because they are "relevant in so many differing religious traditions."

"The impact of angels really has no boundaries," Primiano said.

The presentation on Tuesday night de-

veloped into a discussion about the personal experiences with angels that have occurred among those attending the talk. About half a dozen stories were shared regarding encounters with guardian angels and various previous teachings about angels.

In addition, different opinions about the definition of an angel were raised.

Students readily discussed with Primiano, campus ministers Arlene Smith and John DiMucci, and the group, their personal angelic experiences.

Some students regarded angels as messengers to and from God, while others felt that they saw angels in everyday humans.

The curiosity of the campus community sparked a school sponsored trip to Baltimore to participate in the Vatican Art Museum exhibit.

Dr. Primiano will be the guest speaker on this day trip, held on Nov. 14. The Campus Activity Planning board is partially subsidizing $50 of the $75 ticket fee.

For further information about this trip, contact Martha Dale in the Institutional Advancement office at extension 8252.

photo by Jim Snook

Dr. Leonard N. Primiano spoke to the Cabrini community about the increasing interest in angels among the cultures of America.

70 members to represent community during AIDS Walk

Campus minister John Dimucci hopes to increase the awareness of the AIDS virus. On Oct. 18 the AIDS Walk will be held in Philadelphia. Dimucci wants to encourage everyone to come out to support this cause. After the walk there will be bands and a reading of the names of all those who have died in Philadelphia from this virus.

by Bridget Egan staff writer

When John DiMucci started the first Cabrini AIDS walk-a-thon team four years ago, there were 10 team members.

Now, over 70 members will represent the Cabrini community at the 1998 Philadelphia AIDS walk on Oct. l 8.

DiMucci, a campus minister for the past four years, thought that the AIDS walk was something that would be good to get involved in.

"Even if you don't have HIV," DiMucci said, "at some point everyone on this campus will know someone who has AIDS."

DiMucci and the rest of Cabrini's team hope to increase awareness of the insidious disease by participating in the walk.

All of the members of the Cabrini team have raised at least $10 from various sponsors, and many have surpassed that goal.

Each person on the team raises money for each kilometer walked

The money 1s then distributed to various AIDS organizations in the Philadelphia area.

about raising students' consciousness of AIDS.

"I like to make people aware of AIDS and the its consequences," Carpenter said. "I want to help [AIDS awareness] any way that I can."

The walk starts at The Philadelphia Art Museum, but there are activities all day. Beforehand, there is a group stretch and live music.

The walkers then begin their trek down the West and East river drives.

-John Dimucci, campus minister

Sophomore Stacey Carpenter is co-captain of the Cabrini team.

She has participated in the walk for the past four years, starting in high school. She mirrors DiMucci 's sentiments

Public Safety Reports~

Friday, Sept. 25, 1998

Theft

Articles of clothing were stolen out of the laundry room from the apartment complex. The victim left his/her clothes there while they were being washed and when he/she returned he/she noticed they were gone. The clothes have not yet been found.

Friday, Sept. 25, 1998

Damage to Parked Auto

A complaint was made that a student's car was hit while it was parked in the Widener Center parking lot. A complaint was filed with the Radnor Police Department.

Thursday, Oct. 1, 1998

Theft

It was reported that a fax machine was taken from the Student Government Association office. It was last seen on July 1, 1998. Radnor Police have declined their services to this complaint at the current time.

After the walk, there is more live music, food and drink and a reading of the names of all those who have died from AIDS in the Philadelphia area.

Many different groups are involved in the walk.

There are many schools, churches, civic organizations, colleges and private groups who participate in the walk.

Carpenter enjoys the diverse crowd that walks every year.

Next to a Lutheran church team, for ex-

ample, one may see a transvestite walking in high heels.

Besides the obvious monetary goals, Carpenter's goal is that more faculty will get involved instead of all students.

DiMucci wants Cabrini to continue to be a "pace-setter'' team as it has been in the past

This means that in the past four years, the Cabrini team has brought in 30 percent more money than the previous year.

Last year the Cabrini team raised $2800, and DiMucci hopes to surpass that number this year.

Both Carpenter and DiMucci hope that everyone on campus will realize what an important event the AIDS walk is.

DiMucci encourages all to participate and gives one final word of advice to all students and faculty.

"If you can't walk, sponsor somebody," he said.

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Last Week in the World of News

by Janice C. Funk staff writer

9/25 Hurricane Georges

The death toll rose to at least 307 as Hurricane Georges tore across the Dominican Republic. Bodies were being pulled from the wreckage today by rescue workers.

Two hundred and one people were reported dead by Dominican and Red Cross officials in the Dominican Republic. Georges continued on to the Florida Keys with its 105-mile winds.

9/27 German Chancellor defeated

Germany's veteran chancellor Helmut Kohl was defeated by Gerhard Schroeder, a member of the Social Democratic Party.

Television exit polls estimated that the party won with about 41 percent of the vote, compared to Kohl's 35 percent. Schroeder is only the third member of the Social Democratic Party since World War IL

9/28 Resolution for Israel to withdraw from West Bank

After a meeting with President Clinton, Palestinian President Yasser Arafat and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to return to Washington next month for a summit.

The summit will target the resolution of final details of the Israeli withdrawal from the West Bank. The exact date and location of the summit has not yet been determined.

9/29 Chicago Cubs win wild card spot

Despite a ninth-inning rally by the San Francisco Giants, baseball's Chicago Cubs won the National League wild card spot. Pitcher Steve Traschel, who had a no-hitter into the seventh inning, was the winning pitcher in the 5-3 victory.

Sammy Sosa, who vied with Mark McGwire this season for the home-run title, finished with 66 after a pair of singles and two runs scored. The Cubs will now have the Atlanta Braves to contend with in the Division Series

10/1 Possible end to Kosovo province attack

Police units stationed in Serbia withdrew to their bases in Kosovo, a possible sign that the threemonth attack in the province will be ending soon.

Journalists in southern Kosovo saw no military action in what was normally the sight of much fighting Sunday and Monday.

10/3 King family sues man for claiming to hire King's assassin

The family of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. has sued a man who claimed he hired King's assassin, someone other than James Earl Ray.

Ray is the late convicted killer of King. The family is seeking damages from Lloyd Jowers, who claimed on national television in 1993 that he hired the assassin.

What's

Friday Saturday Sunday

$1.5 million grant given to Cabrini

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Consortium for Higher Education has awarded nine colleges a grant to benefit underserved populations in the area ..

Mary Eileen O'Connor

Philadelphia.

assistant features editor

As part of a $1.5 million grant given to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Consortium for Higher Education from the Department of Housing and Urban Development/Economic Development Initiative, Cabrini will receive $187,500 to develop an outreach program benefiting underserved populations in the Philadelphia area.

Cabrini is one of eight colleges in SEPCHE, which also includes Beaver, Neumann, Chestnut Hill, Gwynedd-Mercy, Holy Family, Immaculata and Rosemont Colleges.

Administration and faculty from the member colleges work together to draft proposals for grants that will fund various projects, such as technological updates in the colleges' libraries.

"I believe SEPCHE has raised almost $11 million since its development," said Cabrini president Antoinette Iadarola.

Although each college will use their portion of this new HUD/EDI grant to develop individual programs, all the colleges must establish some outreach programs as part of the grant.

There may be some collaboration among colleges, according to Kristine Mudrick, vice president for information technology and resources.

Cabrini's outreach program contains four parts: community and educational outreach, training and job link opportunities, a technology and library component and the creation of a social wellness research database.

The college will implement a health and fitness program targeted to the elderly and certain people who are at risk for health problems.

This could also include Cabrini faculty, staff and students.

The program will take place in the Dixon Center and the college will provide transportation to the campus for those involved.

A large part of the program will involve working with members of St. Donato's parish in West

Now in the final planning stages, the college is creating an Internet job bank that both graduating seniors and members of the parish will have access to for career information.

Cabrini staff will teach resume writing and computer skills to members of St. Donato's who need career training.

These people will have the opportunity to conduct mock job interviews, which will be videotaped and evaluated. For this purpose, a new video camera will be purchased for Cabrini's television studio.

The college is also in the midst of putting its holdings in the Educational Resource Center online.

Teachers at St. Donato's will have access to this material for use in their classrooms. Cabrini's education majors will also benefit from these online resources.

Other students may be able to participate in various areas of the programs as well.

The grant period lasts from September 1998 through mid-September 1999.

Mudrick said Cabrini's portion will be used for the "programs, staff, software and equipment" needed to support this endeavor.

When the funding is over, the college will need to look for new financial sources to keep the outreach programs alive.

"Often one successful grant leads to another," Mudrick said. "It is great to get funding for programs we wouldn't ordinarily have money for."

Mudrick helped to develop the HUD/EDI grant proposal. She believes the outreach programs will really help foster Cabrini's mission.

Both Mudrick and Iadarola agree that SEPCHE provides wonderful educational and cultural opportunities for the college.

The money from the grant will be available for use in the early fall '98.

Art exhibit opens in library

by Lauren Rose Marcucci staff writer

On Sunday, Oct. 4, the Fine Arts Department of Cabrini College held a reception for an exhibit of the recent works of Niko Chocheli.

The exhibit is in the Grace and Joseph Gorevin Fine Arts Gallery on the second floor of the Holy Spirit Library.

It runs until Nov. 8.

Many people came to see the artwork of the new professor Niko Chocheli.

The art features a use of many different mediums and many religious themes.

"The Icon of Head of Christ," for example, was done in a beautiful gold with red flowing through it. The patrons there could be heard commenting on how beautiful the artwork was and how talented the artist was.

The artist inspired one young viewer in particular, who could be heard asking his father to put him down so he could draw on something.

tails," sophomore arts major Amanda Henry said. The majority of the works are done in pen and ink. There is a large use of gold and zinc etching.

"The Icon of Head of St. John the Baptist," for example, was done in vibrant acrylics and gold. The works are done on both large and small canvases. They are priced from $350 to $1,900.

One work was a limited edition print, signed and numbered.

Niko Chocheli came to America in 1985 and still has a thick accent. This semester, he is teaching the drawing, oil and acrylic and watercolor courses. Students of his were treated to a sneak peek of the exhibit.

Chocheli was not present at the exhibit.

Unfortunately, neither were many students. This is a wonderful opportunity to see the work of a talented artist and the affair was poorly attended by the students of this college.

The exhibit will be in the gallery until Nov. 8.

Students should drop by to see it the first chance that they get.

'The Icon of Christ (Made without Hands)"

"The art of Niko Chocheli has many beautiful de-

Barenaked Ladies work the audience

by Lisa Nicole Finegan staff writer

On Oct. 3, the Barenaked Ladies hit the stage at the First Union Center in Philadelphia. Originally from Canada, the band has grown tremendously in popularity in the past few months. Although they have put out five albums in America, it was not until this past year that their name really became well-known. In fact, it was the H.O.R.D.E. Festival, which they appeared in this past summer, that put them over the edge.

The excitement on Saturday night was amazing. The crowd could barely contain themselves as the opening band, Morcheba, played. This mellow group left the crowd at the edge of their seats ready for The Bare naked Ladies to go on.

A curtain surrounded the stage and the crowd began to get rowdy. A film projector showed a sequence of stunts from old black-and-white movies. It only took a moment to realize the connection to their new album, "Stunt."

Throughout the entire concert, band members Steven Page and Ed Robertson kept the energy high. Page was very entertaining and never once stopped his hijinx. The crowd loved every moment. The concert was a combination of old and new music, but of course all the classics were played. The song "One Week" was unbelievable, as was "The Old Apartment."

The band was great. They truly played towards their crowd. They kept talking to the audience, letting them know how much they enjoyed the city of Philadelphia and Gino's Cheesesteaks. Also, they were the first band to sing in the First Union Center and the First Union Spectrum in the same day, since they had the honor of singing the Star Spangled Banner at a Flyers game earlier that day.

During a crowd favorite, "If I Had $1,000,000,'J they

The band Barenaked Ladies appeared at the First Union Center on Saturday, Oct. 3. played on for about 10 minutes, improvising their way through. And, of course, pasta was thrown during the Kraft Dinner line and the crowd went wild. Another crowd favorite for the evening was when the band sang a medley of late '80s and early '90s songs.

Towards the end of the evening, a large BNL sign was slowly dropped from the ceiling. The band loved the mo-ment that1he-crowd went wild forihe-sign. They thanked the

audience for coming out that night. They were particularly happy to hear that the concert was sold out. It was obvious to the crowd that the band really loves playing for the audience.

The highlight of the evening at the end of the concert was the encore of "Brian Wilson." This left the crowd screaming for more. No one in the audience could seem to get enough of this truly amazing band.

photo by Karin Letcher

Niko Chocheli's

photo courtesy of Reprise Records

EA Sports "Madden NFL '99™'

by Paul Moser sports editor

In the quest for the perfect video game football simulation, one should look no farther than "Madden '99." This game is as full of new goodies as John Madden's stomach is after Thanksgiving dinner. As far as realism goes, "Madden '99" is unmatched.

After a long delay and to everyone's surprise, "Madden '99" finally caught up to polygon technology. This technology allows the characteristics of the players to be more realistic, and for the most part, more visually appealing.

The fluid motion of the technology allows the players to come alive. From a tackle-breaking juke to a Terrell Davis "Mile High Salute," the realism and the graphics of the game are breathtaking.

However, as with any game that switches over to polygon technology, there will be some adjustments in play control. "Madden '99" does require a grace period of adjustment to game play as other EA sports games, such as "NHL '97" and "NBA Live '98," did when they switched over to polygon technology. However, you will find the growing pains well worth it once you get the hang of the new game control.

NEWS AND NOTES

• The Campus Activities and Programming Board will be sponsoring an Octoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 17. The local band Mr. Greengenes will be the featured performer.

• Actor Robert Redford announced plans last week for a Sundance Cinema center in Philadelphia. Construction of the state-of-the-art multiscreen theater is expected to begin by January of 1999, with its scheduled opening in the year 2000. The center will be located near the University of Pennsylvania campus and will feature independent films.

Game Ratings Graphics ***** Game Control **** Realism

"Madden '99" allows video game players more control in every facet of the game. New features, such as "franchise mode," are bound to receive rave reviews from every diehard Madden fan. Franchise mode allows players to control a professional team for five years, as opposed to the previous one. Now players can really take control as general manager, with realistic drafts and free agency periods.

If you don't like the direction the Eagles are going in right now, take control and change the direction through offseason drafts and free agency acquisitions.

EA sport accepts nothing less of perfection and that policy shines through the latest Madden cart, "Madden '99." If you need some kind of football fix and the Eagles are losing in double digits again, turn to Madden for some comfort on those lonely Sunday afternoons.

• On Thursday, Oct. 15, the Reject Film Festival opens in Philadelphia. The event will run until Saturday, Oct. 17 and will feature 37 films that have been rejected by at least one major film festival. Venues for the festival include the Snyderman Gallery, bar/restaurant Sugar Mom's and the club Shampoo. Filmmaker John Waters is the scheduled special guest. Log onto the festival's web site, www.rejectfilmfest.org, for more information.

Trip information

• Student Activities is sponsoring a trip to Baltimore, Md. on Saturday, Nov. 14 to view "The Invisible Made Visible: Angels from the Vatican" exhibit at the Walter's Art Gallery. The outing will also include lunch with guest speaker Dr. Leonard Primiano. The cost of the trip is $25 for students. Stop by Institutional Advancement to sign up.

• Student Activities is also sponsoring a trip to the Forrest Theater in Philadelphia to see "Phantom of the Opera" on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. Sign up in the Student Activities office if interested. Cost of tickets is $20 each.

New professor makes waves in Dixon Center

Dr. Maria Elena Hallion, the new assistant professor of sports science, has helped to train much of the staff and set up the hours of operation for the Dixon Center. She believes in achieving balance in every aspect of life.

Ben Lunn

staff writer

Students coming to see Dr. Maria Elena Hallion don't have to worry about getting distracted in her office by all of the clutter. In fact, her office is pretty bare.

And don't even think about e-mailing her-her computer is not plugged in. She is still moving in and trying to get adjusted to her new position as assistant professor of thy sports science department.

Hallion is not completely new here this year. She was hired in April as the fitness director for the Dixon Center. Hallion was responsible for training much of the staff and

Dr. MarieElena Hallion Assistantprofessor of sportsscience

implementing some of the items necessary for the opening of the Dixon Center. For example, she set the hours of operation. In July, she was approached with a new job offer. She moved from staff to a full-time faculty position.

Hallion attended West Chester University as an undergraduate student in exercise science. Later she received a master's degree from East Stroudsburg in cardiac rehabilitation and her doctorate in health education from Temple University.

She grew up in southern New Jersey and currently lives with her husband of five years in a house that is three miles from the place where she grew up. She loves to bike ride and walk on the beach, making the area that she lives in all the more perfect for her. She loves being so close to Philadelphia, a city that she described as old and rich. She also enjoys having the beach just minutes away.

Balance, as she explains, is a key part of her life. "Balance with work and family and friends," said Hallion. "It all needs to be there, it all needs attention. I think a good skill is to balance it all."

Hallion 's life is full of balance in every aspect. She always tries to eat healthfully with fruits and vegetables, but she guiltily admits that some of her favorite foods are

french fries and a good chicken steak sandwich. Reading and movies are two of her favorite pastimes, especially "tearjerkers" and "Forrest Gump." Hallion also loves to laugh-a little tidbit she hopes her students pick up on. Alongside all of the play, she enjoys running her own business. She is a partner in Health ProVisionaries, a company that gives on-site chair massages to workers of other companies. Typically, a company or its employees will pay Health ProVisionaries to come to their place of work and give on-site massages to the employees, who will remain sitting in a chair for their massage. This helps to reduce stress and increase employees' productivity. Her job here at Cabrini, however, is her ideal job.

"It's a blast," said Hallion. "I love my job. This job is what I've been working toward since 1992."

As an assistant professor of the sports science department, Hallion's job entails teaching classes and overseeing the internships for the sports science majors. She enjoys taking a hands-on role with the students and aiding them in the search for employment. A major goal of hers is to help the sports science program here become very visible in the area. She has already begun to receive positive feedback from companies in the field. Calls have been coming in constantly from employers looking for reliable staff, according to Hallion.

I have worked at Cabrini for 17 years. When I am not helping students or scheduling appointments, I like to spend as much time as I can with my three cats and two dogs. My favorite place to travel is Maine. One of my hobbies is making stuffed animals to give to family and friends as gifts.

I live in Broomall and have three children. The Poconos is my favorite place to travel, but someday I hope to visit Ireland. My favorite food is pasta. When I am not working at Cabrini, I am active in various committees and enjoy spending time with my children.

I exercise every day in the Dixon Center and take classes in yoga and tai chi. I love to travel and I have visited Norway, Sweden, London and Paris. My greatest wish is to visit the German Village of Oberammergau in the year 2000 to see the passion play that is performed there every 10 years. I love to sing and read about history.

I come to work at Cabrini each morning on the Blue Route. You will usually see me eating lunch at my desk. When I am not helping students, I enjoy reading children's literature and doing Jacobean embroidery. If I could go anywhere in the world, I would love to visit the North Pole to meet Santa Claus.

I live in the Philadelphia area and have worked at Cabrini for many years. When I am not at work, I love to travel to the beach, state parks and historical sites. You may find me reading about Revolutionary and Civil War history. I sing in a choir and enjoy spending time with my four grandchildren.

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Catherine Arnesen

Gerri Bones

biographies by Mary Eileen O'Connor

Joan Kelly

Lourdes Barretto

Mary Hill

Sharing a little laughter. .. making a big difference

The members of the lmprov Troupe have engaged in a special project to teach acting and improv to students from Don Guanella School, a school for boys with disabilities.

Nicole Klimas

managing editor

Standing in a circle, five young boys, smiling widely, throw an imaginary ball from one person to another, while an air of enthusiasm prevails. The game quickly changes to zip, zap, zop, a game in which one person starts off saying "zip" and points to another person who says "zap" and then points to a third person. The game continues until someone messes up.

Laughter fills the air as the boys joke with one another and applaud each other on their endeavors. The boys, ranging in age from IO to 17, are working with Cabrini's improv troupe and theater director, Neal Newman, to learn acting and improvisational skills.

The only thing different about these boys is the fact that they all attend Don Guanella, a school for boys with developmental disabilities, ranging from Attention Deficit Disorder to Down's Syndrome.

However, the boys do not let their disabilities stop them whatsoever. Each boy has his own unique personality that shines through in his perfor-

mance. And they are all always willing to volunteer to act in any skit.

Nate Williams, 15, who loves the Wu-Tang Clan, does a variety of different voices and you never know which voice will come out when he is up on stage. He is very outgoing and is always up for the challenge of being first to perform.

Fourteen-year-old Aikeem Nobles is one of the shyer boys in the group, yet he always one of the first to burst into laughter.

Shawn Alston, the oldest in the group, is the obvious leader and seems to be the "big brother" of the group.

Michael Adams, 14, is also one of the quiet members of the group, yet when it comes to the acting and roleplaying, he is one of the more focused and perceptive members in the group.

The youngest member of the group, Brian Farbriaz, is shy yet eager to participate and it is obvious when looking at him that he loves to be there and enjoys the improvisational games that they play.

The program started years before when Chris Burke, the actor who played Corky on the television series

Life Goes On, was a student at the Don Guanella school. Burke got his first taste of acting through working with the improv troupe at Cabrini between 1980 and 1986. However, the program ended sometime thereafter.

After Burke was chosen to be the speaker at Cabrini Day on Nov. 5, Bob Nelly, the director of activities at the Don Guanella School, got in touch with Newman and campus minister Arlene Smith to restart the program this past fall.

According to Nelly, the improvisational skills that they learn during the lessons not only teach them how to act and improvise but also help them with their speech and memorization skills. The lessons also help to increase their self-esteem and self-confidence.

Newman agrees with Nelly that, through working with the improv troupe, the boys gain confidence and self-esteem as well as learn to interact better with other people. Newman also believes that improv gives the boys freedom and allows them to leave their disabilities behind for an hour.

Personally, Newman said that he too has learned a lot from his experiences

working with the boys. He says that he has learned an enormous amount about the way people learn, and since each person learns differently, it has helped him to become a better teacher.

Right now, according to Newman, the program is still in its experimental stages. Newman said, however, that he hopes to get more members of the improv troupe involved in the program.

Newman also hopes to plan a public performance incorporating what the boys have learned and showcasing their new skills to the entire campus community.

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1. Mary Hill, administrative assistant of academic a.ffairs

2. Joan Kelly, secretary of faculty support services

3. Catherine Arnesen, secretary of faculty support services

4. Lourdes Barretto, coordinator of faculty support services

5. Gerri Bones

photo by Jim Snook

Nate Williams and Michael Adams help Neal Newman direct a skit for the improv troupe.

photo by Nicole Klimas

Nate Williams passes an imaginary ball to improv troupe member Lisa Finegan, a junior, during a warm-up exercise, while Neal Newman looks on.

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EDITORIAL Sharingtheirtalents

Included in the college's mission statement is an emphasis on community service. Students need to perform a set amount of hours of service in accordance with t_heir graduation requirements. Many students will only commit to what is required of them. However, two groups of students, the improv troupe and the men's lacrosse team, are taking it upon themselves to truly fulfill the college's mission by extending their services to others without being forced to do so.

The improv troupe, along with theater director Neal Newman, are giving their time and talent to students of Don Guanella, a school for boys with developmental disabilities. They are teaching the children acting and improvisational skills. Members of the men's lacrosse team are spending parts of their Sundays helping out at a lacrosse camp for young boys.

We would like to commend and acknowledge the improv troupe and the men's lacrosse team for their acts of community involvement. Perhaps other students, including ourselves, can learn a lesson from their achievements.

Intelligent drinking

At some point in our college years, most of us have binge drank or will binge drink, probably on more than one occasion. Although we are not promoting binge drinking, which is considered five or more drinks for men and four or more for women, if the situation does arise it should be done responsibly and not for the wrong reasons.

According to the related story, short-term effects of binge drinking can include problems like lower grades and missed classes. These problems arise only if you allow them to. It takes a little thought to realize that if you have a test or an important class you should not drink heavily the night before.

Aside from knowing how to drink responsibly, the only motivation for drinking should not be social acceptance or to feel comfortable amongst your peers. Drinking should be done because you want to, not because you feel you have to.

It was like any other day in February, except for the fact that I had off from work. I was getting ready to go to my first Phantoms hockey game with an old friend. I was rushing around trying to find something to wear when the phone rang.

I picked it up and the voice on the other line was fragile and shaky. She asked if my brother was home, which he was not. I told the woman he was out with his friend, Tony. She said she already knew this because Tony is her son and that she had paged him many times but he was not calling her back. There was something in her voice that started to worry me. Finally she said, "I need to get a hold of them because Anthony has committed suicide."

My first instinct was to drop the phone and break down crying, but as I sobbed with this woman on the other line, I tried to caimly give her my brother's pager number.

Anthony was an old friend from high school. Actually, he was one of my brother's good friends. I guess you could say he was part of the "group." There were five of them and they were inseparable. Through my brother, he became a friend of mine. He used to go camping with our family and those times were filled with many laughs and memorable stories.

He was also the one person in high school that was very honest with me. I was naive about some things then and Anthony was the one who would give me a kick in

the butt and bring me into realization.

Towards the end of high school, Anthony started drifting apart from everyone. He hung out with a different crowd and became heavily dependent on drugs. It seemed as though he was always

able. The question of why kept running through our minds. Was it drugs? Some say he was tired of being a failure to everyone. But no one rea11yknows.

During the viewing we did not just view our friend's motionless body. We sat in front of him for two hours.

His body was pale, cold and swollen. His lips and hands seemed so fake. He wore a hooded sweatshirt to cover the back of his punctured skull.

getting into trouble.

The guys did all they could to help him, but anything they did was never enough. Finally, they Jet him drift away.

The end of last year was when things started to look up for Anthony. He became sober. No more drugs, no more alcohol. I saw him two months before his death. He was doing so well; he wouldn't even touch a beer. He was so proud of himself and we were proud of him as well.

At that time something told me that I owed him thanks. Strangely, that night I thanked him for what he did for me in high school. This was strange because I never saw Anthony again.

For days after his death I thought the pain would never cease. The time when I would not cry without thinking of him or seeing his picture was unimagin-

We watched as friends, family and teachers said their good-byes. Some were silent and some broke down in tears crying, screaming and barely able to keep their balance. This was the most horrifying reason to be united with old friends from the past.

It has been seven months since Anthony's death now and some of the pain has healed. Now when I think of him or see his picture I laugh and I am thankful for the memories I do have, but thoughts sti11 scramble through my mind like, why? I wish drugs were never a part of his life.

I still have one thing though, and that is his laugh. I can still hear it as clear as day. I know I will never forget that sound or the memory of our old friend.

"Just when we've got our whole life together we get another shove-a reminder of how much we do not knO\\ and how much we are not in charge."-Sue Bender. JulieShallisis a juniormajoringin English/ communication.Sheis oneof Loquitur's newsedrtors. -

JULIE SHALLIS

LETTER To THE EDITOR

Hello, my Cabrini family. In today's world there are many psychological situations that we as a society must deal with and endure. The one that I am concerned with was first studied after World War II as a result of Adolph Hitler's tyrannical leadership. That authoritarian personality is believed to be a result of a domineering father and a punitive mother. This complex is shown by very directive and controlling rules. T)lese regulations are seldom explained and the leader stays away from colleagues in order to create a more leader-dependent society. The person suffering from this complex reacts to his parents' burdens by becoming an adult who bullies and punishes those who do not conform. The persons that do conform are believed to be wonderful and accepted under bis protective blanket.

I am not a psychologist and I do not have the capabilities to analyze anybodyon a professional plane. I can show the facts and

allow you all to formulate your own independent opinions.

In the last six months, the following events occurred. Let's begin with the Marquis. No real answers were given on what happened to the students who were supposed to be living there, even though the Loquitur attempted to get answers.

Next was the chaotic graduation. This decision of putting over 3,000 people in the Dixon Center, which was designed to hold a little over 2,000 people, was never explained. It was placed in the Dixon Center against the graduating class' wishes.

New and 'modified' rules have plagued this school in the last six months. For example, the new alcohol poisoning rule mentioned last week or the mysterious probation rule that only affects the non-conformists on campus. If you are on a Cabrini board, you were let off this ever-changing policy.

Lastly, there is a lack of power delegated to any part of the Stu-

Thefollowing poem was submitted by nurse Sue Fitzgeraldfor AlcoholAwarenessWeek.

I went to a party, Mom, I remembered what you said

You told me not to drink, Mom, so I drank soda instead.

I really felt proud inside, Mom, the way you said I would.

I didn't drink and drive, Mom, even though the others said I should.

I know I did the right thing, Mom, I know you are always right.

Now the party is finally ending, Mom, a~everyone is driving out of sight

As I got into my car, Mom, I knew I'd get home in one piece.

Because of the way you raised me, so responsible and sweet

I started to drive away, Mom, but as I pulled out into the road,

The other car didn't see me, Mom, and hit me like a load.

As I lay there on thepavement,Mom, I hear the policeman say,

1be other guy is drunk, Mom, and now I'm the one who will pay.

I'm lying here dying, Mom. I wish you'd get here soon.

How could this happen to me, Mom? My life just burstlike a balloon.

dent Government Association. The conduct review board judges people's write-ups. This board can vote a person not guilty and someone can change the verdict. It has happened in the past. This year's SGA board tries to do many things but continually gets shot down because our dean does not want certain things to happen here. The explanation for many of the things that have occurred is, "it's in our best interest." If this is so, and Cabrini claims to create adults, then why is that "interest" in conflict with the one of the student body? If we are adults, and we are, then we should be able to tell them what our "best interests" are and they should listen to us.

In closing, what is the common threat here? Who is making these decisions and why? I think we are all intelligent enough to see who the authoritarian personality is here.

Your Sibling, Andy Virtue

Bill: The Story of a TypicalCabriniStudent

by Mike McGann and Joe Elliott

There is blood all around me, Mom I and most of it is mine.

I hear the medic say, Mom, I'll die in a short time.

I just wanted to tell you, Mom, I swear I didn't drink.

It was the others, Mom. The others didn't think.

He was probably at the same party as I. The only difference is, he drank and I will die.

Why do people drink, Mom? It can ruin your whole life.

I'm feeling sharp pains now. Pains just like a knife.

The guy who hit me is walking, Mom, and I don't think it's fair.

I'm lying here dying and all he can do is stare.

Tell my brother not to cry, Mom. Tell Daddy to be brave.

And when I go to heaven, Morn, put ''Daddy's Girl" on my grave.

Someone should have told him, Mom, not to drink and drive.

If only they had told him, Mom, I would still be alive.

My breath is getting shorter, Mom. I'm becoming very scared.

Please don't cry for me, Mom. When I needed you, you were always there.

I have one last question, Mom, before I say good bye.

I didn't drink and drive, so why am I the one to die? -Anon}mous

Icecream,trenchfriesandHyperColor

Who wants ice cream? I could really go for a large bowl of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream, how about you? Ice cream is one of the best snacks that I could think of. Too bad we have no ice cream at school.

Who wants some yogurt? I'm pretty sick of eating yogurt, especially the same three flavors. That's poppycock. Where is the variety? You know, I think I want some ice cream.

It amazes me sometimes how the cafeteria works. I mean, I have been going to eat in the caf for more than two years. The funny thing is that the food still is the same. I'm not talking about the variety, but the actual packages. Are you tired of the food? I sure as hell am. What I would not do to have some nice fresh sandwich meats, not that nasty glazed meat. Have you ever noticed that the ham actually changes colors as the day goes on? I always thought that they treated the ham with the same chemicals that are in those Hyper Color tee-shirts of the early '90s. The meat changes colors when it gets hotter.

I think that the only thing that the caf has done good is to hire Brian and let him cook at Top Hits. Brian, you rock!

I sometimes wonder about the staff that is employed at the caf. It always seems like they are too busy to get some more napkins or ketchup. I do not see why they are so busy. All they have to do is boil some spaghetti and fry some french fries, and then they are done. How much work is really involved in cooking a meal? It does not seem like that much, especially considering that it seems like most of the student body eats in the food court because the food is hot and freshly grilled, not left under a hot lamp like the caf.

Again, I want to make sure you understand the point of eating fresh food. Have you ever gone into a McDonalds or Burger King on the Turnpike? Well, in McDonalds, the food is prepared and then left on a serving platter.

If the time that the hamburger is left on the platter exceeds five minutes, then it is taken and thrown away. Here at Cabrini, the food is prepared and then just left there. I once asked one of the cooks how long one of the burgers was out on the platter and he

answered, "I guess a few minutes or so." What kind of answer is that? So I took the burger and started to eat it. Well, it was defiantly longer than a few minutes. The bad thing was that when I asked if I could have a fresh burger, they told me that they had stopped cooking, since it was after 1:00 p.m. Sucks, doesn't it?

It seems to me that Wood Dining Services does not have any priorities set for the students. The

plan for the semester. The best part is that I do not even eat in the caf or the food court 19 times per week.

I eat lunch everyday in the caf and dinner in the food court. I have eaten breakfast twice in the caf and I had a bagel for meal exchange the other day. I probably eat in the caf on the weekends twice a month.

So here I am loosing all of this money and I cannot do anything about it. It is funny how the meal prices change in the caf compared to the cash equivalency rate in the food court.

Dinner costs $5.40 in the caf, but the amount of money that you get if you go to meal-exchange is only $3.75. Why is that? Someone is making or taking our money.

JOE ELLIOTT

other day they persuaded me to fill out a survey. My reward was a Snickers bar. So obviously I took the Snickers bar and filled out the survey. I was pretty emphatic about filling in all the details. Here is a perfect example of lack of respect for the students. Last year, my mom decided to send me a cheese and cracker basket. It was purchased through the Wood Dining Service. It was also pretty expensive, something like $25. Well, when I received it, it was worth about $5. It had two small packages of cheese-and I mean small-two pints of bottled Perrier, a handful of crackers from the salad bar and two apples. I was pretty pissed off, so I called Wood and told them. When they realized what had happened, they apologized and gave me a refund in Flex dollars, because a cash refund was impossible and a check would have to be sent home in a couple of weeks. Thanks for caring.

I also cannot understand why.J have to have a meal-plan. I know that I have a choice of choosing what meal plan I want, but the selection is not that great. I have the choice as a junior to choose from a 19-meal plan or a 14-meal plan. Since I do not live in the apartments and since I'm not a commuter, my choices are limited. The funny thing is that I did not have time to change my meal plan, so I'm stuck with a 19-meal

Loquitur is established as a forum for student expression and as a voice in the uninhibited, robust, free and open discussion of issues.

It would be nice if we, the students who pay all of this money to eat in the caf, the people who pay for the paychecks of Wood Dining Services employees, could have more freedom as to what we want. I think that we should only be charged based on the amount of times we eat at school.

Here's a tip. Wood should give us a credit card. We can eat whenever we want or wherever we want to in school, and at the end of the month we have to pay a bill. It might be hard, but it might leave the students with a smile.

What are you afraid of? Losing some money, or realizing that people do not like the food?

I think that something should be done to teach the people of Wood Dining Services that enough is enough. I think we are all tired of spaghetti for lunch and dinner, nasty burnt french fries and Hyper Color sandwich meat. It amazes me that it has gone on for such a long time and nothing has been done to change the food.

I employ the student body to stand up for their rights. Speak out and speak up. If you do not feel comfortable, tell me. I will do it. I have no problem putting people in their places.

Trust me, the only way to be noticed is to speak about what is bothering you.

JoeElliottis a juniormajoringin English/ communication.Heistheperspectives editorof Loquitur.HeownsfiveHyper ColorT-shirts.

Bobbyisbadbutthereareotherswhoareworse

growing pains.

Whether you travel north, south or west in this division you will find a struggling quarterback.

PAUL MOSER

These are the times that try young q'uarterback's abilities. Happy feet appear, horrible throws occur and bad decisions arise. It is a proven fact, end of argument. That was never more apparent than in the performances by the next generation of quarterbacks this past Sunday.

Perhaps the futility of young quarterbacks in the league is extremely apparent because of the struggle of one-Bobby Hoying.

Hoying completed 11 of 24 passes for 96 yards and one interception in the blowout loss to the Denver Broncos this past Sunday. However, Hoying is not the only young quarterback experiencing

Above us, the supposedly polished Danny Kannell threw three interceptions and passed for 86 yards on 10-27 passing. To the west, the exciting Jake Plummer also threw two key interceptions-one of which was returned for a touchdown and one of which was a yard shy-on23-39 passing.

To the south, the Redskins continued their offensive futility with Trevor Green throwing 11-23 for one touchdown and one interception.

In the AFC, we saw the No. 1 and No. 2 picks in the draft, Peyton Manning and Ryan Leaf, each go only 11-23 for around 160 yards-and this was one of their good weeks.

It is inevitable. Young quarterbacks stink rather than shine in most cases. Quarterback is the hardest position to play in the league.

The important thing to do, though, is allow them to stink to

by Brian O'Connell staff writer

Cross-Country

The men's and women's teams put on impressive performances at the Belmont Classic held at Belmont Plateau on Saturday, Oct. 3. Cabrini was among the 12 men's and women's teams who participated. The men's team was led by Pat Hutton, who ran the five mile race in 29 minutes 45 seconds, placing him 13th overall.

The women were led by sophomores Lauren Dean and Sabrina Smith. Dean finished first overall with a time of 20 minutes 16 seconds. Smith finished second overall eight seconds behind Dean at 20 minutes, 24 seconds. The men finished fourth overall, just missing out on third place at one point behind Lincoln. The women finished second overall behind Widener. The team has an away meet this Saturday at Dickinson College.

Women's Soccer

The team recorded yet another win as it defeated Bryn Mawr College 5-1 on Thursday, Oct. 1.

On Saturday Oct. 3, the team dropped a 1-0 overtime decision to Misericordia in a very tough PAC loss.

Coach Diane Pierangeli was very impressed with the performance the team put out during both games. She feels the team has come together and is confident they will be prepared for Alvernia College this Saturday at lp.m.

see if they will eventually shine. Brett Farve and Steve Young had some of the happiest feet and wors.t games, but inevitably they worked through it to become league MVPs.

That is what Ray Rhodes must do with Hoying. It is very important, perhaps the most important, to see what he can do for the future.

Hoying is in an interesting posi-

tion because if he doesn't show something by the end of the season, he will be out of a job.

Hoying does have a limit on the amount of mistakes be can make this season. If he does not have at least some signs of promise by the end of the year, he could lose his starting job in the offseason. At the rate the Eagles are going at the present time, they will most likely end up picking in the top

five, perhaps top two. There are two players that really intrigue me in this draft: Ricky Williams and Tim Couch. Williams is possibly the best running back to come out of college since Barry Sanders. Couch is one of the best quarterbacks to come out of college since Drew Bledsoe. These two players, barring a miracle, will be available when the Eagles pick first or sec-

0nd • If Hoying does not show any life, Couch will be the pick. If Hoying looks a little like he used to, Williams will come to the Eagles. The Eagles need a playmaker and Williams could be that guy. But, if Hoying does not produce, their hand will be forced to draft one of the young quarterbacks in the draft.

Play Hoying. Make him earn his job. It is up to Hoying to find that promising young player that we all saw lead us to victory over Pittsburgh and Cincinnati.

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

Women's Tennis

Last Friday, the tennis team began their match with Beaver College. But, due to rain, the match had to be postponed to a later date. The only match left is the singles with the score dead even at 4-4.

The tennis team took on Cedar Crest this past Saturday and came out with a 5-4 win. Becky Michener and Michelle McDevitt won their doubles match 8-5. Coach Reggie Day said that the doubles match was very critical and was a huge win for Michener and McDevitt.

In the singles, McDevitt and first-year students Laura Leslie and Alison Webb won their matches. McDevitt defeated her opponent 6-2, 6-0. Leslie won 6-2, 6-3. Webb was victorious 6-2, 6-2. Day was especially impressed with the play of junior Nicole Klimas. He is very happy with the progress she has made throughout the season. The team faces Goucher College this Sarurday at lp.m.

Women's Field Hockey

The women's field hockey team continued their undefeated season this past week, recording victories over Immaculata 1-0 last Monday and Eastern 4-1 last Saturday.

Nicole Schultz recorded the goal for the Lady Cavs against Immaculata. The team was disappointed with their performance, but was happy to come away with the win.

The team then rebounded, playing well against East-

ern. Becky Grabie deposited two goals while Jessi Valerio and Nicole Schultz scored one goal each to ensure the Cabrini win. Coach Jackie Neary said that Grabie had a spectacular game. She thought that she stepped up in all phases of the game. The Lady Cavs play at Beaver College this Saturday at lp.m.

Women's Volleyball

Despite a strong showing, the women's volleyball team fell to Misericordia 3-1. Cabrini's top three players were Natalie Daciw, Jamie Walton and Tricia Arnold. Coach Jim Harrigan was happy with the match, but felt the Lady Cavs fell to a better team. The team faces Goldey- Beacom College this Saturday at lp.m.

Men's Soccer

The men's soccer team blanked Wesley College 2-0 last Tuesday and defeated Misericordia 4-1 this past Saturday. Coach Duncan Hubley said that all eight players played significant roles ensuring the wins for the team. He is very happy with the team's progress. Last year the team went 19-1 overall. This year has been just as successful thus far with a 9-1 record and first place in the PAC at 4-0.

The team faces a tough Washington College squad, which has won nine straight contests, this Thursday in Maryland. The team returns home this Saturday to take on Alvernia at 3p.m.

Tennisteamralliesfortwo-in-a-rowweekend

by Paul Moser sports editor

The Lady Cavaliers did something this past weekend that they haven't done for a while-win.

After losing four straight for the past two weeks, the Lady Cavs won two straight over the weekend, downing Pennsylvania Athletic Conference rival Cedar Crest 5-4 on Sat-

urday and pouncing all over Chestnut Hill College 6 1/2-2 1/2 on Monday.

Following the two wins, coach Reggie Day said,"We're playing smarter and tougher tennis. At first we were playing sporadically good tennis, which hurt us against the better teams. We hit well and worked hard. Once we got focused, we started winning."

Day feels that for a chance at the PAC championships, the Lady Cavs will have to win the rest of their games and get help from a couple of teams.

Right now, the Lady Cavs are one game back in the PAC standings and will need to win all of their games.

The Lady Cavaliers' only PAC loss of the year came in a 5-4 heartbreaker to Marywood. The match was decided on a three-set tiebreaker by the last singles players.

Marywood then lost to Beaver, giving Cabrini a chance at a championship title.

Cabrini is down a point against Beaver in a rain-delayed contest.

If the Lady Cavaliers beat Beaver College, then they will be in position to be tied for first place at the end of the season if they win the rest of their games.

At the beginning of the year, Day classified this season as a rebuilding year. He pointed out that along with new firstyear starters, he has had to switch players around to different positions, which took the team a while to adjust to.

Almost halfway into the season, Day said, "There's no way I cannot be happy with where we are right now."

Considering those statements, one might agree with Day. The Lady Cavs will lose just two starters this year, with seniors Karin Letcher and Michelle McDevitt leaving the team via graduation at the end of the year.

The Lady Cavaliers will also have matured one and two combinations at singles with sophomores Carrie Smith and Lori Gibbons one year older. The team also hopes to have a few recruits come in.

The Lady Cavaliers regained their focus the last two matches. It is up to them to see whether or not they can keep their focus the rest of the way.

The Lady Cavaliers come • win streak. They hope to victories and carry their mo

Stretching,conditioningimportantinexercising

by Joyce Ward staff writer

Students who wish to take up recreational sports such as running should remember to allow sufficient time to stretch their muscles before and after exercise. Stretching and conditioning the muscles and gradually increasing exercise effort is the best way to avoid injuries in all sports, Karen Silverman, a physical therapist at Bryn Mawr Sports Medicine, said.

The Bryn Mawr facility is used by many professional sports participants and also provides services to Cabrini students, according to head men's and women's tennis coach Reggie Day.

The most common injuries sustained by students engaging in recreational sports, such as tennis, running and volleyball, are strains and sprains. These injuries are generally due to overstraining insufficiently conditioned muscle groups.

"Students should always take the time to stretch before engaging in these sports, especially if they are not exercising on a regular basis," Day said.

Day explains that a sufficient exercise routine would be at least four to five times per week. Many students only engage in recreational sports on the weekends and are therefore not sufficiently conditioned to avoid injury.

"When you stretch, you elongate muscles and then the muscle has a greater range of motion and increased blood

flow," Day said.

He suggested that students warm-up prior to stretching. He recommends jumping jacks as a good way of increasing blood flow to these muscle groups. After the warm-up and again after the recreational sport, muscle stretches should be held for a count of five to 10 and repeated at least twice.

These stretches should include all the muscle groups that are being used in the specific recreational sport. In tennis, this would include the muscles of the arms, shoulders and legs. In running, the calves and hamstrings are the muscle groups most prone to tightening and cramping.

Another way to avoid injuries is to increase effort gradually.

"Students who want to take up jogging or running should start out with moderate effort, perhaps a combination of walking and running," Silverman said. "They should not increase their exercise load more than 10 percent per week. It is very important that they allow the extra minutes to stretch after exercise when the muscles have been warmed up."

The proper shoes are also important in recreational sports. Silverman indicated most running injuries can be prevented by making sure to wear proper footwear, including arch supports when needed. The student should also be careful about running on surfaces and only gradually increase the grade of the surface from level surfaces

to hills.

If the student sustains a minor sprain or strain the general rule for treatment goes by the mnemonic letters "RICE." This stands for rest, ice, compression and elevation. Staying off the injured part and resting it should allow the muscle to heal. Ice should be used for the first two days to reduce swelling and control pain.

After two days heat can help relax the muscle, according to coach Day. Compression is usually done by using a wrap. Coaches often use wraps to stabilize weak areas caused by strains and sprains. Many braces and supports for specific areas such as elbows, knees and wrists can be found in local drug stores and pharmacies.

Injuries will cause increased blood flow to the area as the body tries to heal itself. This increased blood flow can cause swelling and pain in tissues. Elevation of the body part will help to reduce this increased blood flow.

Most injuries can be avoided by proper stretching and gradual increases in exercise levels. Minor injuries will soon heal with the "RICE" treatment.

Breaks cannot always be distinguished from strains. However, if an injury is severe or there is a lot of swelling, the student should go to health services, their physician or a hospital for professional evaluation. Any lesser injuries that become chronic or cause pain for longer than a few days should also be professionally evaluated.

photo by Jim Snook Sophomore Carrie Smith digs out a ground stroke in the Lady Cavs' victory over Chestnut Hill College.

Flyers,Starssetto takecontrolofNHLplayoffs~

by Ron D'Orazio sports editor

Even with the baseball season approaching an end, the Eagles' season-for the most part-having approached an end and the fact that the basketball season may never start, the Philadelphia fans still have hope.

On Friday, Oct. 9, the National Hockey League will open its season for its fans in three countries, the United States, Canada and Japan. Out of the three regular season games on that night, two will be played in the U.S. and there will be an exhi~ition game in Japan featuring the San Jose Sharks versus the Calgary Flames

The new season will bring some changes to the way we know hockey. The major change is that the league, which previously had four divisions, has now moved to a six division format. There is, for the first time in five years, a new team that will begin play in the 1998-99 season. The NHL has expanded into the city of Nashville to bring their fans the Nashville Predators.

With the changes, new teams and different locations, the NHL and its teams should be able to produce an exciting season. Here is a quick look at the 18 teams that will contend for the season-ending prize, the Stanley Cup.

Eastern Conference

In the Atlantic Division, the Philadelphia Flyers, powered by the trifecta of captain Eric Lindros, John LeClair and Rod Brind' Amour as well as new goaltender John Vanbiesbrouck come into the season with few weaknesses. The team needs to get help from its supporting cast of forwards such as Chris Gratton and Alexander Daigle in order to make the Cup run successful.

The Pittsburgh Penguins move back into the Atlantic Division but have seen the departure of No.1 center Ron Francis. The question here is, can all-star winger Jaromir Jagr and Sm Barnes carry the offensive load?

The New Jersey Devils come into this season without a No. l center as well, thanks to free agency, which sent Doug Gilmour to Chicago. The team still has a solid defense to rely on and an all-star goalie in Martin Brodeur. The key to this team is the re-signing of hold-out defenseman Scott Niedermeyer, the team's power-play quarterback. Wayne Gretzky and the New York Rangers will have to

deal with the age factor and amend their problem of lack of balanced scoring. The re-signing of Mike Richter will ensure stability in goal. Defenseman Brian Leetch needs to rebound with a big year.

The Northeast Division boasts having maybe the best goalie in the game, the Buffalo Sabres' Dominik Hasek. Hasek will have to be stellar again to spear-head any kind of playoff drive for the Sabres, who do not have a big-time point-producer.

the playoffs.

Western Conference

The Central Division offers the two-time defending Cup champion Detroit Red Wings. Detroit has the core of the team together from last year but need the guidance of Scotty Bowman, who may step down as coach due to health reasons.

The offense of the Chicago Blackhawks should receive a big lift from the signing of Gilmour away from New Jersey. Gilmour will complement the talents of wingers TonJL Amonte and Alexi Zhamnov and be a big piece of the Chicago playoff-run picrure.

Winger Brett Hull packed his bags and offensive tools and went to Dallas, leaving the St. Louis Blues with a gaping hole on the right wing. Goalie Grant Fuhr will keep the lesspowerful Blues in every contest and may push them into the playoffs.

The Colorado Avalanche will lead the Northwest Division thanks to star forwards Peter Forsberg and Joe Sakic and all-star goalie Patrick Roy. The loss of Uwe Krupp to Detroit will hurt the defense.

In contrast to Buffalo, the Ottawa Senators have two bigtime point men in forwards Alexi Yashin and Daniel Alfredsson, who came up huge in the playoff upset of New Jersey. The goaltending tandem of Ron Tugnutt and Damien Rhodes need to play well for this team to win anything.

The Montreal Canadiens have their fill in scoring as well with stars like Mark Recchi, Saku Koivu, Vmcent Damphousse and Shayne Corson. The team needs their veteran defense to step up their play and a starting goalie to emerge.

The young and talented Boston Bruins have the rookieof-the-year in forward Sergei Sasmonov and a 70+ point scorer in Jason Allison to bolster the offense. They can count on veteran Ray Bourque to lead the young defense.

In the Southeast Division, the defending conference champion Washington Capitals will have consistent scoring from the likes of Peter Bondra and Adam Oates. The team, provided that goalie Olaf Kolzig plays like he did during the playoffs, will do just fine.

The Carolina Hurricanes have added Ron Francis from the Penguins to complement wingers Sarni Kapanen, Kevin Dineen and Keith Primeau and should find themselves in

Youth and speed will be the name of the game for the upstart Edmonton Oilers, who will get scoring from Doug Weight and Bill Guerin. The loss of goalie Joseph to Toronto may prove fatal in terms of the Oilers' playoff chances.

In the Pacific Division, the Dallas Stars, with the addition of Brett Hull, now have a well-rounded attack that will win them at least a division. Mike Modano, Sergei Zubov and Joe Nieuwnedyk form the rest of the potent offense.

The Los Angeles Kings made a surprising playoff run thanks to a career year from Josef Srumpel. They need a goalie, either veteran Stephane Fiset or rookie Jamie Storr, to become a starter.

50-goal scorer Keith Tkachuk captains the Phoenix Coyotes towards the playoffs but needs the help of former 50goal men Jeremy Roenick and Rick Tocchet. Another help would be consistent goaltending from Nikolai Khabibulin, who had a sub-par season last year.

Eastern Conference Final: Flyers over Devils in 6 Western Conference Final: Stars over Red Wings in 7 Stanley Cup Finals: Flyers defeat Stars in 7

Lacrosseplayersshareknowledgewithkids

by Chris Nielson staff writer

In a true showing of Cabrini spirit, the men's lacrosse team has spent part of their last couple of Sunday afternoons helping children learn their favorite game. While the team can usually be found practicing for another year of Pennsylvania Athletic Conference competition, they can now also be found giving something back to the community.

Field hockey coach Jackie Neary's husband, Joe, works at the Sportsplex in East Goshen. The clinic features an introductory

lacrosse camp for boys from second through third grade.

Through Neary, an invitation was sent out to members of the Cavs lacrosse team to help share their knowledge by coaching the next generation of lacrosse players.

"I only expected a couple of the players to show up, and nine or 10 did," said Neary.

"It was great to see the busy college students giving up their free time."

Due to the unexpectedly large rumout, the children got to receive individual attention from the players. There ended up being 12 kids there, with eight Cavs to coach them. The players taught the youngsters the ba-

sics of the game for an hour every Sunday morning, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Sophomore Ryan Greer had a special reason for participating. Mr. Neary was Greer's Little League coach years ago in Ridley Township.

Greer saw the clinic as a great opporrunity to "thank Joe for the time he spent with us."

Besides giving back to the community, the experience was also a great way to grow as a team, according to senior Brian Bugey. He stressed that the service was on a strictly voluntary basis and they received no compensation.

Sophomore Alex Muellar seemed to speak for the whole team when he said, "It was really fun." Indeed, all eight of the players who attended considered it a worthwhile experience.

This year, the Cavs hope to maintain their dominance in Division Three PAC competition. The team expects to be just as strong as they were last year.

By maintaining the core of last year's team, they are still considered to be the favorites to win the PAC title.

Now, thanks to their charity work, the team can brag about being winners off the field as well.

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