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BridgetEganis a seniormajoringin English/communication. Sheis a staffwriterfor Loquitur.Whenshebecomes a 'real world'residentatthegraduationceremonies,sheplansto spttinthefacesof thebeesthatgetintotheDixonCenter.

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Over the past semester, I have learned many things about myself and other people. I'm not proud of all I have learned. However, all NICK LEVANDUSKY th ese learning experiences have in aided in shaping my collegiate education. My most important learning experience, though, did not come on campus, but rather when I was away in Vermont. My parents have friends in Vermont who allow my family to stay at their house in a small town outside of Middlebury. It is quite beautiful with a view of the Green Mountains out the back bedroom window and, out in front of the house, the Adirondack Mountains.

I was last at this wonderful house in mid-October for my mother's birthday. The leaves were all but gone; however, some bright colors still illuminated the valleys. The temperature was fair with highs reaching in the low 60s throughout the weekend. Taking advantage of the warmer temperature one morning around 10 a.m., I went out on the wooden patio to read. I usually engulf myself in 'The Divine Comedy" whenever I have a chance to read. I began to read in the morning's slight chill with a cup of hot chocolate, wrapped up in a wool sweater. After reading in the quiet tranquil setting of the Vermont countryside, I reached a conclusion.

I am a junior in college. I have two years to wait until I am out in the "real world" I do not know what I am going to do with myself after I graduate. Where am I going to look for a job, and, most importantly, what the hell is that job going to be?

After pondering this, I decided that my problem is that I have too many interests. I also have a problem remaining focused on what is most important. I cannot sit and concentrate on anything. There have even been times when I thought about just packing up and leaving school. I know now, though, that it would not be a wise decision.

Anyway, getting back to sitting outside on the patio. It helped me concentrate on all of the aspects of school that I should consider important. It is hard to admit your faults, but when you can realize your faults, it makes one a much better person. By knowing your faults, it is easier to accept people for what they are rather than trying to change them into what you would like them to be. Too often, wherever I go, I hear complaints from people. Complaints that totally are avoidable. They stem from people knowing nothing about the person being criticized. I wish some people would just let go of what they think is always right and look from a different point -0f view. This is a problem on all levels. Some people cannot accept the fact that they might be wrong. Well guess what-no one is perfect. Not myself, not the Cabrini College staff, not the administration and not even Dr. Iadarola can do everything without making a mistake along the line. The problem is that some mistakes can be avoided when voiced by the popular opinion.I would like to leave wishing everyone happy holidays and a happy new year. I would like to thank everyone for making Loquitur a success for this semester. There is a lot more to come next semester, so watch out Cabrini, anyone could be next.

NickLevandusky is a juniormajoringin English/ communication.Heis thedesigneditorof Loquitur. Consideryourselveswarned

Asemesterthatwillbehardto forget Horoscopes for the

With the end of the fall semester upon us, I would like to take some time to reflect on this unique semester that has come to an end. It all started way back in early September, where the beginnings of my weekly thoughts where transcribed onto paper and into the archives of the Loquitur. Many people probably do not remember what my first commentary ___ _ was all about. Well, it was about how the school was robbing its students blind over the summer.

way and talk behind my back. It's funny, because we all know that the walls at Cabrini have holes in them.

I think a great high point in my writing was when I talked about the quality of the food. Since then, the food has slowly started to get better, and at the same time, the kitchen workers and cooks started to talk to me again.