Jan. 28, 1999 issue 14 Loquitur

Protesters were out in full force last week for the arrival of the beleaguered President Clinton at Norristown Area High School. Cabrini students, f acuity and staff members have a much warmer response to the president's situation. Story on pages 2-3.

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Currently, there are works of art from five f acuity members of the fine arts department in the Grace and Joseph Gorevin Fine Arts Gallery in the Holy Spirit Library. Story on page 6.

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Clinton's visit brings many out to protest, support

by Ron D'Orazio and Julie Shallis sports editor and news editor

As President Bill Clinton landed by helicopter for his speech at Norristown Area High School, protesters, police officers, secret service agents and bystanders waited anxiously.

One woman waiting for a giimpse of the nation's leader had an ironic twist to her visit.

"The last president I saw was President Nixon before he was impeached," said Marie Holtje, a native of East Greenville, ie21 "So I wanted to see the next W-

ident in trouble."

Holtje was interested to see the demonstrators as well.

As for her opinion, she is in favor of the president's impeachment for several reasons.

Holtje said that so many people who fought for civil rights, such as women and minorities, fought against lying in the courts.

"It makes me wonder why many of the minorities and women would defend Clinton," she said.

Another reason that Holtje cited for removing Clinton was the fact that he displayed misconduct in the office where he works.

She said that the normal, every-

day employee would be fired, and Clinton should be treated the same way.

Across the street from the high school, protesters gathered with picket signs that voiced similar opinions.

Protesters shouted things like, "Hide your daughter, Clinton's in town," while holding signs that said "Welcome, Pathological Liar."

"We're not going to change his mind," said a local protester, Tom Adkins, editor of the Common Conservative.

''We want to change the children's minds."

Adkins was there because he is against an immoral president. It goes further than sexual harassment, he said. He is afraid of things like the selling of missiles to the Japanese.

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"He doesn't want to lead the country, be simply wants to be the president," Adkins said.

As far as the Clinton's State of the Union address, Adkins said, "He promised everything but beer and donuts."

As buses passed the protesters, at least two-thirds of the students shouted in favor, according to Adkins.

''We give them credit," Adkins said. "At least they're not at home watching the Simpsons."

President Bill Clinton arrived at Norristown High School on Wednesday, Jan. 20 to speak to the local community and students.

Many of the picketers were amazed by the support the students were giving to them.

Everyone in the group agreed that they feel that if Clinton gets away with these acts, more serious crimes will be committed. Their theory is "the king can do no wrong."

After the president arrived, there were no supporters of Clinton outside the high school, but others said they were there earlier.

Altogether, many people and students attended the president's speech, no matter what their cause happened to be.

Student's father comes to town as Secret Service agent

by Laura Casamento

"The most interesting thing about this job is editor in chief the interesting places we go to all over the world and all over the United States," he said.

Tony Zoccola is not allowed to tell you what he thinks of Monica Lewinsky.

He also can not comment about the impeachment process-or anything else involving President Bill Clinton-at all.

In fact, the only thing that he can tell you about Clinton is that he is very "presidential."

Zoccola, the father of Cabrini junior Gilda Zoccola, has served as a secret service agent for the past 8 l/2 years.

As a protective support technician, Zoccola is not only responsible for driving the President and his staff members to and from events, such as Clinton's recent speech at Norristown High School, but he also fixes and maintains the vehicles and serves as a bodyguard to t.he president aqd his staff members.

According to Zqtcola, ihe Jopks forward to some of the perks bf the job.

However, Zoccola maintains that the constant travel has its drawbacks.

"I don't like being away from my family," he said.

Zoccola, who lives in Maryland, was in the area on Wednesday, Jan. 20 to escort Clinton to his recent speech at Norristown High School.

Due to the strict rules that anyone involved with the president must adhere to, Zoccola is not able to discuss anything about Clinton except in the vaguest terms.

Though most of his time is spent working on the presidential vehicles, such as the limousines and sport utility vehicles, he does get to hang out with Clinton as his driver sometimes.

"He's very presidential," Zoccola said. "That's the only-w~y I can describe him."

photo by Julie Shallis

photo by Julie Sha/lis

Tom Adkins, left, editor of the Common Conservative, and another protester gather outside Norristown High School to picket against President Clinton's recent visit.

photo by Laura Casamento

Junior Gilda Zoccola and her father Tony,a Secret Service agent, stand by the limousine he used to drive President Clinton to a recent rally at Norristown HiQ_hSchool.

Should Clinton stay in office? Students, faculty respond

A poll of the campus community revealed that the opinions of Cabrini students, faculty and staff on whether President Bi~IClinton should be convicted and removed from office are consistent with national polls. Of the 255 people surveyed, 34 percent want Clinton thrown out of office, while 66 percent say he should remain president. [} 1,.,, "~ ?c r red; tnf/ VGV~ /WJ ,r----------======::;---, 1-10 J-----------,138 120

"Clinton committed perjury. It is an im~ peachable offense, and it is an affront to every law-abiding citizen in this country if that man is permitted to remain in office."

-Bill Fmnan, L...,,iat.e ~tor of dmissions J and~ die-hard Clin~-;~~er 100 80 71

"He should be thrown out of office. If I perjure myself, I go to jail and lose my job." 60

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E-mail system infected over break

The campus e-mail system was shut down over break to repair the sys~em.The system is back up and running, but students now have to recreate the link to their e-mail, according to Andy Cioppi, network generalist.

by Melissa Lessig and running successfully as of The Cabrini e-mail system is news editor Dec. 30, 1998, but school was not owned and operated by Cabrini. in session. Therefore, Cioppi said Therefore, it is the responsibilityof Cabrini's e-mail system was in- this "wasn't public knowledge." the college to repair the system fected by computer bugs over the Upon the college community's re- when it is faulty. Cioppi noted adsemester break and was shut down. tum to school, the e-mail was vantages in establishing one's eStudents could not access the e- working, according to Cioppi. mail through Cabrini as opposed to mail, owned and operated by Currently there have been no Internet e-mail, such as Hotmail. Cabrini College, with the address other disturbances in the e-mail "Hotmail uses your information of xavier.cabrini.eduover break. system. for demographicpurposes. Cabrini The system was repaired and was "It's been stable and running,"he e-mail is free and confidential," available to students upon their re- said. Cioppi said. turn from the break. Currently,the The only current difficulty, ac- Cioppi does not foresee many system is up and running. cording to Cioppi, is that students problems with the e-mail in the fu. Andy Cioppi, network general- have to recreate the link to their old ture. However, "it's computers," ist, heads the Cabrini e-mail. e-mail. But he acknowledges that Cioppi said. According to Cioppi, 'There were bugs in the system this is not an insurmountableprob-- the system is very stable. last semester,"he said. "We shut it !em.

"We are able to clean everything down to reinstall the server." "The nature of the e-mail allows up," he said. 'There are no probAccording to Cioppi, this is why students to create as many ac- lems resembling last semester. I'm the e-mail was down over the se- counts as they want," Cioppi said. confident that it will be available mester break. "We can flush out the ones not for students."

Cioppi said the system was up __ wo~kin.&'An?t peing,l!~ed:':•

"Our past two presidents, Reagan and Bush, were involved with arms to Iran, which is more harmful than someone having sex."

-GavinMirigliani senior

Class running out of time as graduation debate continues

by Brian O'Connell assistant sports editor

Since the construction of the Dixon Center, the administration of Cabrini has decided to have the new recreation center as the site of graduation. However, due to overcrowding in the gymnasium, seniors are protesting and eager to have the graduation outside, which would accommodate more family and friends.

Over Christmas break, senior class president Colleen Mmpby discussed the possibility of having the graduation outside with Dr. Robert Bonfiglio, vice presint of student development.

"Over break. we discussed the possibility with Dean Bob Bonfiglio of having the graduation outside," Murphy said.

Since the meeting with Bon• figlio, no progress has been • .'

made. However, a meeting was held on Wednesday.Jan. 27.with Bonfiglio and a group of seniors to discuss any future plans they may have to improve this situation.

They also hope to make some suggestions the school would accept in order to have the graduation exercises outside.

"Whether or not the graduation will be inside or outside is yet to be detennined,'' said Bonfiglio.

Right now, the seniors really want to have the graduation outside. according to Murphy.

"We want the exercises to be outside, and we are not giving up our fight,'' Murphy said. ''We think it's a honible idea to have it inside the Dixon Center."

With the second semester underway, and graduation fast approaching, time will only tell where the graduation ceremony will be held.

Smokey Joe's to close this summer

The bar Smokey Joe's, located on Lancaster Ave., will be closing down this summer when its lease is up. The owner may be turning the bar into a retail outlet. However, the bar may still be opened but just relocated to another area close to where the building is now. Right now, the bar is a popular hangout for local college students.

by Chris Nielsen

Contrary to persistent rumors, the popular bar Smokey Joe's is not due to close anytime soon.

While the closing of the popular hangout is inevitable, it will not happen during this schoo1 year.

Smokey Joe's has long been known as a popular hangout for local college students. Among their standout features are Wednesday night specials and an affordable menu of fast food cuisine.

As of now, Smokey Joe's is due to close sometime this summer, in either June or July.

As soon as the lease expires, the landowner hopes to turn the spot into a retail outlet for greater profits.

However, even when the closing occurs, it may not be the end of Smokey Joe's. Management is currently looking for a new spot to relocate to, preferably close to the old spot.

Should you plan to visit Smokey Joe's before the end of the year, be sure to bring an I.D.

After 9:00 p.m., minors under the age of 21 are not welcome. However, the restaurant is open to customers of all ages for early lunch. The spot will be turned into a retail outlet for greater profits.

assistant perspectives editor

photo by Jim Snook Smokey Joe's, located on Lancaster Avenue, will close in the summer of 1999. It will most likely become the site of a retail outlet. Smokey Joe's may be relocated close to the original spot.

Last Week in the World of News

1/25,

Salt Lake City, Utah

Six members of the International Olympic Committee were expelled and a 7th resigned following a payoff scandal in the bidding for the Olympics. The members received cash and other lavish gifts of up to $800,000. Following the scandal, recommendations were made to change the system of bidding currently used to decide which city will hold the Olympics.

1/22, Mexico City Pope John Paul II set out for Mexico on Friday. He plans to be in Mexico to deliver speeches and visit the country. He will remain there for five days before heading to St. Louis. He also has plans to visit Russia and China in the near future ..

1/24, Washington, D.C. HouseProsecutors informally questioned Monica Lewinskyon Sunday. One of the House managers, Rep. William McCollum, said, "We would be derelict in our duty if we didn't talk to her."Some Republican Senators showed misgivings about calling witnesses in the trial.

1/21, Kosovo

The weekend massacre of 45 Albanians in Kosovo may require force to restore the stability in the area. A ceasefire is still in place, and the cease-fire monitor, William Walker, is staying in Yugoslavia.

1123,Iraq

Two F-14 Tomcats and two F/A-18 Hornets dropped laser-guided bombs in Iraq on Saturday. The areas bombed were two surfaceto-air missile sites. The bombing took place after the planes reported hostile activity.

-Benjamin Lunn

New computer lab to benefit graphic design majors

by CynthiaTaura assistantcopy editor

A federal grant issued to Cabrini is going to fund the new computer lab in the Widener center for the increasing number of graphic design majors. The grant will cover the cost of 15 workstations with 21inch color monitors, a color laser printer and a graphic arts scanner.

According to Dr. Jerome Zurek, professor of English and communications, graphic design professor Don Dempsey is going to be teaching his classes in the lab.

Due to the order that the Apple computer company is putting in for a new brand of Mac computers, ad-

ditional courses will be available once the computers come in, which will be in the next couple of weeks. This will also be beneficial to the 25 graphic design majors. However, there is a waiting list to get into these courses.

The reason for this change is because Dempsey could not always give his classes in the lab. He was only able to give classes once the lab was not in use, and the size of the lab also presented a conflict.

Hopefully, once the computers come in, the time and size conflict will be a thing of the past.

The computers are known as G3s. The Apple company wants to prove that they are not finished in

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the marketplace. Their markets are graphic design studios with a strong base in graphic design. The company also wants to prove that they are creating new and innovative products, despite past rumors that they were going out of business.

With 400-MHz, this new computer, styled after the popular IMAC series, is one of the fastest computers on the market. They also consist of extra-large monitors, measuring 21 inches. The larger monitor meets the demand for the graphic design software.

''They're designed specifically for graphic design to ensure true

color reproduction," Dempsey said. "They're also designed to handle demands for graphic design software, and one specific feature of the software is that they demonstrate the use of software programs."

In other words, Dempsey can make sure that everyone has exactly what he has on his screen at the moment, or if one student is having trouble, just that one student's screen will have what Dempsey has on his screen.

The order has been placed, and the computers should be received by the end of the month. Sixteen computers have been ordered: 15 for the students and one for the pro-

fessor.

The software has already been delivered and the hardware and furniture should be here by the end of the month as well.

Cabrini is one of the first schools in the area to order this new type of computer. There are other schools who are taking interest in it, though, so after a while, Cabrini will not be the only school with this new technology in its possession. The new lab, located in the classroom next to the radio station, has already been wired to handle the computers once they come in.

Dempsey hopes the lab will be broken in by the end of the semester.

Facultyexhibitsdiversityin art

by Shanna Fanelli assistant features editor

If a picture says a thousand words, then the walls of the Grace and Joseph Gorevin Fine Arts Gallery in the Holy Spirit Library put Webster's dictionary to shame.

Spread around the room is an exceptional exhibit parented by the faculty of the fine arts department. The exhibit is a compatible mix of medium and approach, ranging from oil to graphic design, to stoneware to pastel.

Cassandra Maxwell, lecturer in fine arts and children's books illustrator, approaches her work with a subject in mind. The pastel-based creations hold no limits, encouraging and leaving interpretation up to the observer. Maxwell's "Chinese Rider," which she produced o~er the recent snow days, conveys the feel of light and speed. The oil and pastel-based illustration also focuses on diversity, a theme she feels strongly about.

Strong feelings are a dominating force behind the bold shapes and shadows of assistant professor of fine arts Lisa Lerner's pieces. The figure awaiting the train in "Freedom Rider" is her father. Lerner's art is a fascinating display that lures the observer with endless curves and scenes that appear to go on forever.

Lerner "wanted people to be able to feel they can walk into the painting," an effect she captures by playing with distance, angles and light.

The characters in her work are always slightly turned away, so they themselves resemble shadows of ideas.

"I don't want the figures participating in the painting,'' said Lerner.

Participation was the inspiration beneath the logo and T-shirt design created by Don Dempsey, assistant professor of graphic design, for the Boilermaker 15k Road Race. Dempsey was struck by the gargantuan-sized spirit that resided in the small community, a fact symbolized by the row of houses in his graphic design.

Dempsey's other works include a newsletter design, "Adjusting Today," of resource and reference for insurance agencies, as well as a web site for Cabrini College.

Artfully arranged within a glass display sit the gleaming, stoneware objects created by Neil Patterson. The earthy browns and muted moss colors are subtle enough so as not to distract from the shapes of such works like "Covered Jar" and "Pair of Candlesticks." Their presence contributes to the exhibit's air of variety.

Sharing the same section as Patterson are the works of Barbara Mangos. The graphic designs are vivid, and, as shown in the Westinghouse invitation-cattle bearing the company's logo on their derrieres-amusing. Strategy and practicality is key to graphic design. It is up to crafters like Mangos and Dempsey to take a company's words and put it into a picture.

"I like to pick a theme that is familiar with the subject," said Mangos. Hence the cattle in the Dallas design and the black cauldron for Cauldron Chemistry.

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photo by Karin Letcher Lisa Lerner stands next to her oil on canvas piece entitled "Freedom Rider.» Other examples of her works, as well as works by four other faculty members of the Fine Arts Department, are currently on display in the Grace and Joseph Gorevin Fine Arts Gallery in the Holy Spirit Library.

"I think it's really neat," said sophomore Melissa Gledhill.

The exhibit is as interesting as its creators. Influence is a resounding pulse throughout the gallery, but there is no one theme that can be defined, since each piece of work speaks a different message to every person and that, in of itself, is art.

The exhibit will be on display until Tuesday, Feb. 16

TELEVISION REVIEW

'Show'offers humorousflashbackto '70s daze

by Bridget Egan staff writer

There is something about "That '70s Show" that makes me smile. Of course, it could be the constant barrage of bright yellow smiley faces that flash across the screen during the program.

Set in Point Place, Wis. in 1976, the show puts together six friends and their families for a hysterical look at a very strange decade. The center point of this eclectic group is Eric Forman (Topher Grace), whose basement becomes the hub of the lives of himself and his five friends.

Grace is excellent as a semi-awkward 17-year-old ready to break away from his Dad and Mom, the formidable Red and the mousy Kitty. The circle of friends that surround

Eric Forman really gives the show a well-rounded humor.

There is the beautiful best friend Donna, the foreign exchange student Fez, the dumb jock Kelso, Kelso's spoiled girlfriend Jackie and the doomsday prophet Hyde.

These five have every day fun, from stealing beer from their parents to watching dirty movies in the basement and sharing deep discussions over some mind-altering drugs.

One of the great strengths of the show is the innovative editing and camera shots. The camera tends to show the viewer what the character is seeing in her/his mind. When the characters think that they see the wall moving because of the drugs, the viewer sees the wall moving, although no other character in the scene seems to notice.

All the actors are amazingly witty and well-suited for their roles. They really have a chemistry with each other

that does not usually come so early in a new show. The characters of Eric and Donna work especially well with each other.

When the show began they werebestfriends, and in every episode the viewer can feel the sexual tension between them continue to build.

''That '70s Show" is the kindof series that will last for a while because it is funny and witty without relying on real weighty topics or just one star. The great writing team can transform any ordinary story line into one an ardent watcher would bate to miss.

Combine this imagination with the charisma of the cast, and this show may stick around long enough to ditch its bell-bottoms and smiley faces for pastel suits and Miami Vice type loafers.

Senior lends voice to charity

by Adam Greenberg assistant a&e editor

It's been a musical life for Kelly Ann Monahan. While Cabrini students spend much of their time taking notes in classes, Monahan, a senior majoring in English/communication, has been busy arranging notes into songs.

At an early age, she was inspired to blaze a musical trail after listening to Patsy Cline's song "Crazy" with her mother. Piano-playing and vocal lessons followed, providing the foundation that would allow her to perform as a church wedding vocalist and as a member of the Pennsylvania 1993 All-State Chorus during her high school years.

Monahan pursued her musical passions at Cabrini through her work with WYBF. She worked as Operations Manager of the college's radio station for two years and also hosted the program "Sound Check Live," a showcase for local talent.

As a songwriter and a performer, Monahan reached a new plateau of success last December when she and her band, Something Real, were the opening act for country artist Vmce Gill at the First Union Center in Philadelphia. Exemplifying the community spirit that Cabrini tries to instill in all students, she is now working to help others through her talents.

Recorded at Studio 4 in Conshohocken, the single "Sleep My Child" was written and performed by Monahan, and all profits from its sale benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

St. Jude Hospital is committed to researching catastrophic diseases in children, to find cures as well as treatment and prevention of such diseases.

Through her dedication, Monahan has been able to obtain airplay for "Sleep My Child" on country station 92.5 WXTU. The song will be in heavy rotation during the sta-

photo courtesy of Kelly Monahan

Kelly Monahan's song, "Sleep My Child," is earning airplay on 92.5 WXTU and is available for purchase at many local stores. All profits from the sing/e's sale benefit St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

tion's "Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon," which will take place at the Franklin Mills Mall on Jan. 29 and 30. The promotion of the song will peak with a live performance by Kelly Monahan and Something Real at the radiothon on Jan. 30.

The single is available for purchase at local Sam Goody

stores, Borders Books and Music in Bryn Mawr and Springfield, Tower Records at the Northeast Shopping Center and all Philadelphia-area St. Jude shops.

Although "Sleep My Child" will be played on a country radio station, Monahan is reluctant to be pigeonholed.

"It's not your typical country song," she said.

Indeed, this sweet lullaby, with its peaceful vocals backed by gentle strings and piano, could sit comfortably between the pop-ballads of artists such as Jewel and Mariah Carey, two artists whom Monahan counts as influences on her own songwriting.

Through the "Country Cares" program, she hopes to expand "Sleep My Child" to a national level in order to continue raising funds for the St. Jude Hospital.

Monahan believes the key to succeeding in the music industry lies in a "culmination of contacts and talent." She said that she plans on recording an EP in the near future and will continue to pursue a career in music following graduation.

Performance Information

KeUy Monahan and her band, Something Real," will be performing at the Franklin Mills Mall, located at 1455 Franklin Mills Circle (follow signs from I-95), during the "Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon" on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 2 p.m

The performance will take place in the Center Court of the mall, located by the Aqua Entrance.

News and Notes Make The Trip

On Saturday, Jan. 30, the band Thirty Dollar Magic will be performing in the Red Cloud Coffeehouse in Grace Hall at 9 p.m. The band features sophomore Nick Reilly.

The Annenberg Center in Philadelphia will be presenting a digital opera in 3-D on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. The opera, which is composed by Phillip Glass and designed by Robert WIison, is entitled "Monsters of Grace." Tickets are $12. If interested, sign up in the Student Activities office.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical "Evita" comes to the Merriam Theatre in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Feb. 2 for a limited engagement until Sunday, Feb. 7. For the first time ever, the four leads of the musical have been cast with Latin actors. Tickets, ranging in price from $39.50 to $69.50, are available at the Merriam Theatre box office, all Ticketmaster centers or may be charged by phone through Ticket-

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Don't get beat by the·winter blues

The long winter months can adversely affect some people, causing fatigue, difficulty thinking clearly, poor concentration, low energy and overeating. SAD,or Seasonal Affective Disorder, is a serious form of depression often encountered during the winter. By recognizing the symptoms, it is possible to receive treatment through counseling.

by Shanna Fanelli

assistant features editor

The holidays are gone. Over-priced, commercialized Christmas cheer has run its course. Adam Sandler jovially clued us in on who lit the menorah and due to enthusiastic consumption of eggnog, Grandma got squashed by Rudolph. Amidst the empty boxes of opened Christmas gifts, we find ourselves in the aftermath of holimy bliss.

Now, in the middle of winter's belly, the days are getting shorter, the air is turning drier and we, bio-electrical chemical beings (a.k.a. humans), find these seasonal conditions leaning heavily on our moods. During this period of hibernation and migration, we city folks tend to experience a variety of depressive side effects that range from common cabin fever to the more serious Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, as it is also known.

Depression is just a general heading for the many disorders that can plague us, especially during the winter months. •

"I like to look at [depression] like a tree with many different branches," says Dr. Andrew King, director of counseling services. Like the limbs of a tree, some branches of depression are longer and more complex than others.

SAD, discovered by Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal, chief of the environmental psychiatry branch of the National Institute of Mental Health, is listed as a seasonal mood disorder in the mental depression category. Symptoms emerge due to a certain season, with emphasis on winter. This disorder, whose symptoms include fatigue, difficulty in thinking clearly or concentration, as well as low energy and overeating, should not be confused with "winter blues" or "holiday blues."

The traditional winter blahs, whose symptoms are similar to those of SAD-including guilty feelings, agitation, changes in sleeping patterns and headaches-can be managed through awareness and counseling.

Clinical investigation on SAD is still underway. Decreased sunlight, a winter trait, is linked with the cause of the disorder. Light treatment, where the subject is exposed to bright light, especially in the morning hours, has been shown to relieve symptoms.

The explanation as to why humans undergo Eyeorelike gloom during winter months can be traced back to the prehistoric "Joe meet Jane" days.

"Humans used to lead a nomadic life style," said King. This early wanderlust allowed our ape-like relatives to manage the changing seasons by relocating to warmer cli-

mates, thus maintaining the daylight.

King believes that because we no longer migrate, but instead stay located in our cities and communities, we "suffer the consequences of our sedent~ life styles."

While this news may influence further frowns or death threats to the groundhog should he see his shadow, statistics prove more winter-friendly. The "winter blues," though common, are manageable. SAD, a more complex disorder, is actually not prevalent, with only 11 million people having been diagnosed.

As for those who have graduated from wall climbing to ceiling hanging, take heart. Wmter is only one season out of four, so it won't last forever-unlike that Christmas fruitcake that is sent in the mail.

'The best thing to happen to men since women'

Maxim, the new magazine for men, makes this bold claim. But the review suggests otherwise. Read on to decide for yourself.

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Tips on running, worthwhile facts regarding relationships and advice about being a single father will not be found in Maxim Magazine. What can be found are pointless yet amusing articles related to a stereotypical male audience. Maxim is a new men's magazine and often shows its inexperience in the magazine industry through its articles.

Such an article would be the enigmatic "Confession of a Strip Club Bouncer," in the Janu~/Febru~ issue. In this article, you can read about murder, drugs, prostitution and the mob. Another pointless article is "50 Signs the World is Corning to an End." This is a somewhat humorous article about possible signs that the world is ending. Some "signs" include Jenny McCarthy's announcement that she is having her breasts reduced and the recent attempt to get guns off the streets by trading guns for Beanie Babies.

Not all articles are pointless and some articles are fascinating to read, including "A Palm Greaser's Guide to the Universe." This article offers tips to get ahead in day-today situations. Such tips in the article include tipping the maitre'd a 20-dollar bill to get into a restaurant without reservations, giving ushers $10 to escort you to better seats

and tipping the desk clerk at hotels in order to get a room upgrade for free.

Another interesting article, "Road Map to Easy Street," offers quick tips to make more time for relaxation and spend less time working. One example is making calls to ex-girlfriends, annoying relatives and a blabbermouth friend at work instead of at home. This way you only have to talk to them for four or five minutes and then explain that you have to go because someone needs to talk to you. Another tip is to go to a museum gift shop and buy a IOpack of greeting cards to use for all types of occasions. For the businessman, the author recommends trying to schedule all your meetings for the same my, so you can have time to relax the next day.

In Maxim,some articles are enjoyable to read, like the sports stories or the tips on dealing with Valentine's Day. They are helpful and insightful and can really help the lastsecond shopper or the person who never knows what to buy their girlfriend. The only downfall to Maxim is that the editors tend to try to make the magazine too humorous and sometimes they focus on the humor and not the story.

Maximis the self-proclaimed "best thing to happen to men since women," but often throughout the magazine, the reader tends to feel that the best thing to happen to men is still the remote control.

Check out their web site at www.maximmag.com.

Snowboarding is becoming the sport of choice for winter adventure-seekers. Several area mountains offer snowboarding parks and local ski shops sell all the equipment snowboarders need to hit the slopes.

by Janice Funk

Iassistant managing editor

Imagine skiing without the sprained ankles, twisted knees or tangled skis.

Subtract one ski, take away the poles and substitute a single board for both of your legs. You would be left with the quickly-growing sport of snowboarding, the latest trend to hit the slopes.

Snowboarding has gained a large following in the past five years, owed largely to much media attention.

According to Brian McCullough, an employee of Cool Runnings on Lancaster Avenue in Bryn Mawr, snowboarding is endorsed by many in the health industry because it boasts greater cardiovascular benefits than skiing. It is also better than skiing because it is "less leg in-

jury-oriented."

Boots and bindings are additional, bringing the typical equipment total to anywhere from $600 to $1200.

''Because many snowboarders are what McCullough refers to as "cross-over skiers," many people already have the pants and jackets needed for the mountains. However, Cool Runnings also stocks an impressive and interesting assortment of accessories for snowboarders, the newest being goggles with hologram skulls on the lenses. Snowboarding, with its brightly-decorated boots and trendy clothes, has given way to a new group among teenagers who are looking for different means of expression. It is the individuality of the

Snowboarding is better than sport that attracts so many young people to snowboarding in place of skiing, according to first-year student Charles Laskiing because it is less leg injury-oriented. Courte. Says LaCourte, "It creates a difference between teenagers and adults. Would you walk around in what your par-

On this dreary Sunday afternoon, Cool Runnings busy, but the quiet store is hardly indicative of snowboarding's popularity. McCullough remarks upon the universality of the sport, whose par-

- Brian McCullough, Cool Runnings

ents are wearing?"

ticipants include everyone from children 'to students to professionals of all ages. It is not uncommon for a parent to bring their son or daughter into the store to purchase the necessary equipment and leave with a board of their own.

McCullough says of snowboarding, "It's no longer a kid's sport," yet he acknowledges that the prices of the equipment are high, like those of skiing. This, however, has not deterred younger snowboarders, such as the young boy on the floor of the store who is fumbling with the bindings of his heavy boots.

Local mountains, such as Jack Frost, which McCullough names as the best slope in terms of proximity and convenience, offer good prices for ski tickets and rental equipment. Camelback and Shawnee, both also in the Poconos, are two other mountains with snowboarding parks. McCullough admits that most first-time snowboarders rent their own equipment, but once they find that they enjoy the sport, they purchase their own.

The basic equipment needed for snowboarding is simple: a snowboard, boots and the bindings. The prices, however, are not nearly as simple. At Cool Runnings, the most inexpensive board, made by Ride, is $300; the most expensive, made by industry-leader Burton, is $550.

Cliff Beckett, also a firstyear student, agrees. "It's more freestyle," he said, "It's individual." With such a large following among so many young people, snowboarders are sure to be seen "lienairing," "me twisting," and "360-ing" on the slopes for years to come.

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This is the collection of ski boots at Goof Runnings in Bryn Mawr. Boots are available in all styles and colors for the fashion-conscious snowboarder. Most of the equipment used for snowboarding is the same as what is used for skiing, so if you already own boots, jackets and pants you do not have to buy new clothing.

photo by Janice Funk

These Jackets are an essential part of the skiing and • snowboarding wardrobe. Goof Runnings offers a fine selection of ski apparel and equipment for the casual or the serious snowboarder.

EDITORIAL Sexual infatuation

The evening news and the "Jerry Springer Show" have become two very similar television programs. Tune in to either one and the content will include at least one, if not all, of the following: marital infidelity, lurid sex details, deception and scandal. However, there is indeed a very significant difference between the evening news and the "Jerry Springer Show." People, by their own free will, choose to participate on the "Jerry Springer Show" and divulge the intimate details of their lives. Those targeted by evening news reporters, like Bill Clinton and former speaker-designate Robert Livingston, do not offer extensive information about their private lives to the public. The personal information of public figures is forced out into the open by rumors on the Internet, devious confidantes, etc. And, in actuality, the descriptions of the private acts of these public officials is really none of our or the government's business.

With Clinton's impeachment trial possibly coming to an end in the near future, we need to reflect upon what message and impact this event, as well as Livingston's resignation due to public awareness of his infidelity, has on aspiring office holders. Somewhere out there in the nation, there is a man or woman with tremendous potential for leadership and greatness, who is petrified of running for any kind of office because he/she cheated on a girlfriend/boyfriend sophomore year in college. It is terrible to think that our nation will be missing out on excellent leaders because of fear of their private acts being made public.

Whether public officials go to bed with Bibles, their wives or interns is not important enough to destroy reputations and careers. We and our government need to concentrate on the significant actions our office holders are performing that actually have an effect on us.

Answertotoday'sproblemsisfoundinpast

unite-students and faculty, graduates and undergraduates, seniors and underclassmen, residents and commuters. If we want something done about the situation involving graduation, now is the time to act

There are only about 110 days left until the class of 1999 receives their degrees-something must be done.

NICOLE KLIMAS

One of the biggest controversies to hit Cabrini over the past two years has revolved around graduation and where it will be held.

Right now, I can hear everyone whining and saying not another article about graduation but before you put the paper down please read what I have to say.

Many of you probably already know that I am only a junior and you are all wondering why I care where graduation will be held this year. Well, the reason is because the / decision made this year will affect not only the graduating class of 1999, but also the classes of 2000, 2001 and so on.

I don't want my graduation held inside the Dixon Center and I know the majority of other students that attend Cabrini don't want their graduation held inside either. Therefore, we need a plan.

I am pleading with everyone to

The '60s and '70s were hotbeds of both political and social activism and if we were living during those decades, drastic actions would have already been taken. I admit that our cause appears trivial and petty in comparison to what people were fighting for then, but nonetheless our cause is something we believe in.

Now I don't want anyone to go out and bomb the Dixon Center but we must do something.

The '90s seem to be a decade of apathy and self involvement but if we want something done we must crawl out of our rooms and decide what we are going to do.

It takes more than just one person meeting with Dr. Iadarola to change her mind. I admit that senior class president, Colleen Murphy, has done a pretty good job so far, but the responsibility does not lie entirely on her shoulders.

Now I know everyone is think-

ing, well, I did my part, I signed my name to the petition requesting graduation be held behind the mansion. But, let's be realistic, we all know that the petition was only words on paper cast aside without even being glanced at.

As a group, we need to unite and challenge authority, challenge the adrninistration,dosomething.How many of you who want something done about graduation attended the senior class meeting this past Wednesday?

If graduation is held inside you won't be able to blame it on Dr. Iadarola, or Dr. Bonfiglio, or Colleen Murphy and the Student Government Association. The blame lies on you. You have been given the opportunity to make a difference yet you apathetically sit in your room and do nothing.

Sometimes I feel like I was born in the wrong decade, I would have loved to protest and picket and stand up for what I believe in, no matter how trivial it may seem.

To me graduation is the crowning achievement of my college career and I will not sit idly by and wait for something to happen.

NicoleKlimasis a juniormajoringin English/ communication.Sheis themanagingeditor of Loquitur.Sheplanson boycotting graduation if it'sheldinthe DixonCenter.

Corrections Box

-Tracy Greenwood incorrectly identified as Tracy Greenberg in the article "Girth missing in holiday contest."

-In the article, "Variety of new courses available for students," Dr. Janet Kumar's quote should have read, "moving into the 21st century."

-In the article, "Revisions in cheating policy may be passed," the Academic Council is made up of each of the department chairs and one student.

-Randall Sims' name was misspelled in the photo caption on page 15.

-The basketball pictures on page 14 were taken by Greg Queen, not Jim Snook. We

Lookingbeyondthelabelto what'sontheinside

We thought he seemed nice. My sister Laura started dating a boy who was handsome, athletic, smart, and not unbeknownst to Laura, cruelly insensitive. As he mocked people in wheelchairs and JENNA MANCINI labeled the handicapped "pathetic retards," Laura shrank and cringed with every insult. Why?

Because our baby sister is severely handicapped. At 14 years of age, Nina cannot walk or talk, and functions at the age of 10-month-old. Laura's experiences brought up a number of emotions within me, but most of all, it made me think that the world isn't always a very nice place.

This is not the first time Nina has experienced prejudice. Early on, my sisters and I discovered the thoughtlessness some people demonstrate towards those with handicaps. There was the time when a doctor refused to xray Nina's broken leg because "kids like her don't move that much anyway," and then there was the week when Nina became dehydrated because her teacher thought the

spouted cups she drank from were not age-appropriate. Perhaps more common, however, are the parents who quickly grab their children away from Nina, just as their kids are about to ask what's wrong with her. They hush their children not to ask such questions with the best intent, but are actually only adding to their ignorance about handicaps.

Here at Cabrini, students hurl the word "retard" at each other to imply what an idiot the other is. In drunken stupors, the phrase, "I'm so retarded," can be heard flying from the lips of party-goers to imitate their altered states of mind. On occasion, imitations of Down's Syndrome speech can be heard as well.

Are you guilty of this insensitivity? Because if you are, I ask you to think about this. Do you know how your words sting me? Do you see me wincing in grief when I hear your hurtful language? Do you notice my shrunken body and downcast eyes when I retreat from your cruelty? Can you feel the pain that I do when a beloved family member is ridiculed? Maybe you don't mean to hurt me, but you do. Maybe you think it's funny to call your friend a retard or to talk with affected speech, but it's not.

It's actions like these that stab at my heart and make it hard for me to forgive people like Laura's ex-boyfriend. However, Nina has already forgiven him because the only

LETTER To THE EDITOR

Dear Administration:

Dorothy Parker was right: no good deed goes unpunished. After resisting the urge to call in and cancel my classes last stormy Thursday, I left my house right after 6:30 a.m. to feed the animals on my farm, rush back into the house to change, and be in my car by 8. I was a bit later than usual because I waited to hear (please, please ) Cabrini's snow number. When it wasn't announced at 6:30, I gritted my teeth, turned the horses out into the storm, tackled the Chester County back roads, got to school after a scary trip-and nobody was there. So much for trying to do the right thing.

On Friday, I was smarter-I thought. The 6:30 radio announcement said school would start two hours late. So, because the ice was getting truly terrible, about 10: 15 a.m. I called Faculty Support, the Registrar's Office and finally the official 902-8100 switchboard number. I got only machines and supposed the school had been Bill: 1

closed. Just in case, however, I told the registrar's machine I would not be in for my 12:30 class. Now, on Tuesday, I learn that the school was open and that students were looking for me. There was no "class cancelled" announcement. What's a teacher to do?

Administration, please stick to your policy and announce the school status by 6:30 a.m. Surely I'm not the only person who needs to know by then!

And, not so incidentally, what does "two hours late" mean? That 9:35 classes start at 10: 15? That the first two classes of the day are cancelled? (I vote for the latter.)

Please clarify the policy-and stick to it. I'm going to think twice about going to extraordinary lengths the next time the weather makes the roads dangerous.

Sincerely,

Marice Bezdek, Ph.D. English/communications

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emotions which course through her veins are those of love and compassion. To Nina, her world is perfect. It is full of laughter, hugs and kisses, and it is based upon unconditional love. Nina was granted an eternal innocence, which I, and all others who have been touched by her life, have been so lucky to experience. I ask you to think about these things, and now, I dare you to call my sister a retard.

So before you write off people with special needs as retards, idiots or invalids, I ask you to look beyond those labels. Don't look at the wheelchairs or slanted eyes-in-stead, see the person. Don't hear the speech impediment or focus on the language barrier-rather, listen to the message. Medically speaking, Nina is "severely and profoundly impaired" with global developmental delays and a massive seizure disorder. However, I know that she is so much more than her label indicates. Nina is someone with her own thoughts and feelings who has made me realize the value of each person. She has taught me patience and compassion, and she has done it all without saying a word. Sometimes, words can get in the way.

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Understandingtheproblemsofothersisthekeytosuccess

Ever since I was a little kid, I considered myself a space cadet. It was not until I was around IO years of age that my parents slowly started to realize that my short attention span was something that JOE ELLIOTT was not normal. Of course, I just figured that I was just being a normal IO-year-old and never thought that much about it.

Well, over time, I slowly started to realize that I was just not accomplishing the things that I needed to get done on time. My parents tried to get me on a regiment of Ritalin to help control my urges. Unfortunately, I have always been the type of person that really has never relied on using medicine to take care of my problems. So basically, Ritalin was not an option in my life. Basically, my parents made sure that I was constantly doing stuff and I really never talked about it, so I never really thought about it.

As I have seen it, being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder was not a big deal. Sometimes it was

seen as a joke, but it really never bothered me. Luckily, it has been an experience that has greatly helped me in getting my life together. It has also been a very good experience for the job that I have during the summer.

Working at a summer camp definitely has its fair share of campers that come to camp to take a Ritalin vacation. This enables them to have some time off from the drug Ritalin, which helps them cope with having ADD. On the other band, Ritalin is going to be a drug than can really form a very physical and mental addiction. During this time, we let kids just be kids and give the counselors a run for their money.

Of course, I have been able to enjoy this time with the kids, because you get to try and help them fix their problems without the use of drugs. As I see it, having ADD is not all that bad, and has definitely been given a bad rap over the years.

It seems, though, that ADD can be something that can be taken care of without the use of drugs. If you are able to keep yourself occupied, like I did during high school and college, you can be able to try and work through the problem.

I feel that a big problem is trying to understand what ADD is all about and why it happens. ADD is a neurological disorder that affects the brain. It is considered to be a hereditary problem that affects the nervous system. It is also figured that ADD is from complications that

Justa fewwordsfromthePresident

Hi-dee-ho, everyone! After watching my new hero, President Clinton, give his State of the Union address to the country, I was inspired to give CHRIS NEILSEN one to the college.

President Clinton is the man. The reason why he is the man is not because he is a role model, but because he is not. No parent in their right mind would raise their child to act like the chief. However, the same parents are also the ones who give him a very high approval rating. His personal life may not be perfect, but he is a fine president I hope that everyone bad a really fun weekend I know I did. It seems that ever since the ice melted, people have been in a good mood. More people have been staying on campus on weekends. Some people have even had more fun so far this semester than they did last semester.

My friend from the University of Delaware came up to Cabrini for the first time on Saturday night. She probably could not have picked a better night. Every house we passed through was hopping and there was a softball beef and beer in the Atrium. Surely there was a good sense of karma going on around the campus.

Then I went up to the apartments. They were swprisingly sedate, I noticed. Later, I would find out why.

While leaving the apartments to go home to bed, I had a can of beer in my pocket Then I ran into public safety officers, who recognized that there was a bulge in my

pants, and no, I was not happy to see them.

Anyway, they warned me that I should watch where I hang out at After all, I am the student body president, and I should be some sort of role model.

So I got to thinking. First off, if I am anybody's role model, then they really need to go get some counseling. I am just a 19-year-old kid who is trying to do my part to make this college a better place for the students.

Somebody has to do the job of representing the student body in dealing with the administration, and I hope that I am the man to do it. And it is not always easy, especially since Cabrini College "is not a democracy;' remember?

I love this college and I really want everybody else to. I feel that this school does a great job of molding students into mature, thinking adults. But sometimes I get the impression that they spend too much time glorifying the students who are properly molded, while categorizing others as people not to be hung out with.

They sometimes consider the others so "dangerous" that they must be banned from campus. These students can still go to classes and pay the activities fees; they just cannot participate in any activities.

This last part goes directly against what I consider to be making a role model. To me, a role model college student gets good grades, participates in and supports school activities and hangs out with his or her friends on Saturday nights, with or without beer.

Therefore, if I do not fit the college's idea of a role model, then so it goes. I have not been impeached yet, and my approval ratings are pretty high.

come from the fetal development. This idea comes from research when twins were separated at birth and raised in different families. (This comes according to the book, Succeeding in College with Attention Deficits Disorders, by Jennifer S. Bramer, Ph.D., pg. 9)

I think a big thing is to remember that by having ADD, you are no different than anybody else. I think that most people are not even aware who has ADD and if they have ADD. For most, people will go their entire lives and not even realize that they have had ADD, and they will lead happy and successful lives.

As for me, I just figured that the road that I have traveled so far has been pretty good. I have finally been able to get my stuff together and have managed my work very well. I think it's just a matter of time where having A.D.D. will not make you be treated any differently.

For more information, contact:

Stephanie Bell, M.Ed.

Coordinator, Disability Support Services. Rooyman's Center, 902-8572

JoeElliottis a juniormajoringin English/communication. Heis theperspectivesedijorof Loquitur.

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

OlrisNielsenis a sophomoremajoringin English/communications. Heistheassistantperspectiveseditorof Loquttur.Heshavedhis goateeto lookmorelikea rolemodel.Is it workingyet?

Loquitur is a laboratory newspaper written, edited and produced by students of Cabrini College registered in COM 346. 350, 351, 352, 353 and 354. Members of the campus community are invited to work on or submit stories for publication. Only students registered in the above classes, however, are eligible to receive academic credit. Subscription price is $25 per year and is included in the benefits secured by tuition and fees. Loquitur welcomes letters to the editor. Letters should be signed and the authorship known to the editors. However, if the writer wishes and the editor agrees, the writer's name may be left off the publication and an inscription inserted. sucb as "name withheld at the request of the writer." Letters to the editor must be submitted by noon on Mondays.

Cavs'benchscoring,defensekeepMarywoodwinless

by Nick Luchko

Hustle and defense.

staff writer destroyed the Marywood Pacers 87-49 on Monday, Jan 25. points) and the inside play of Tremaine White (6 points) brought the lead to a 39-19 advantage at halftime.

Yes, that was the basis of the team from the movie "Hoosiers," but it also can be applied to the men's basketball team, which

"Team basketball, listening to Coach [Dzik] and sharing the ball were keys," said Randall Sims, who finished the game with 12 points and a team-high eight rebounds.

He said that overall, the bench helped supply the win.

"Guys off the bench such as Roman [Gabriel], Bill [Gibson] Mark [Hentosh] played really well," said Sims.

The bench was a dominant force over the visiting Pacers.

The Cavs' bench outscored Marywood's 27-1 and got impact performances from both Hentosh (7 points and 6 steals) and Jim McTarnney (7 points, including two three-pointers).

Early in the game, the Cavs set the tone with a 2-1-2 matchup press zone, then falling into a 2-1-2 zone.

The Pacers could not seem to make a basket with the high-octane attack.

The Pacers scored the first basket, but the Cavs went on a 14-0 run and did not allow another basket until the 13-minute mark. Sims had 7 points during the run.

The Cavs continued their strong play of going after the loose balls and playing tough defense.

The Cavs extended their lead to 26-9 when senior Roman Gabriel scored and made for the biggest lead of the first half. Marywoodwould not give up, however. They went on a 8-0 run late in the first half to cut the Cavs lead to 26-17.

The outside shooting of Ty WJ.lson (8

In the second half, the Cavs had a little fun with their counterparts.

Continuing still with their full-court press, the Cavs overpowered their competition and extended their lead to 47-26 when junior Trm Anderlonis made a spectacular move to the basket and finished with a score.

For Anderlonis, this was a breakout game, as he finished with 17 points and a team high 7-9 from the foul line.

The Pacers still hung around and chipped at the lead ever so slightly.

They got within 12, at 54-42 with 12:02 to go, but that would be the closest they ever would get.

Anderlonis scored 6 points in a row to enlarge the Cavs' lead to 63-44 with 6:00 left in the contest.

After Anderlonis' last basket, he fouled Chris Davis at the other end and Davis proceeded to shove Anderlonis.

Anderlonis walked away and no technical was assessed.

Davis received one and as a result, the Cavs went on a 25-5 run to finish the game.

Contributions from Derrick Grayson, who led the Cavs with 19 points, and Hentosh were the difference in the game. The night would not be complete without a visit from Bill Gibson, who electrified the crowd with his first field goal of the season.

"We showed our individual talent and played like a team," Sims said.

The hustle, defense and the 69 percent shooting from the foul line were the main ingredients for a Cavalier team that was poised as a complete unit in victory.

Despiteinjuriesandlackofsupport,Cavsstrivefor bigfinish

by Adam Greenberg assistant a&e editor

Leaping over the hurdles of underwhelming college support and lack of proper facilities, the Cabrini indoor track team is looking forward to a great season in 1999.

The tone for the season seems to have been set over the last two weeks, with the Mid Atlantic U.S. Track and Field Open in Lehigh, Penn. on Jan. 15 and a meet at Albright College last Saturday.

Coach Tom O'Hora was pleased with the team's performance at Lehigh. O'Hora was impressed by first-year student Amanda Campbell's performance in the 200-yard dash and indicated that she would have won had

there been scoring.

He said that both Tiffany Corry and Shawn Hazlett qualified for the ECACs in the 55-hurdles and the 55-yard dash, respectively.

Other highlights of the day included wins for Colin Broderick in the 500, James Williams in the long jump and sophomore Melissa Bullock in the shot put.

Last weekend's competition at Albright College was characterized by O'Hora as an "unusual meet" because it consisted of coed relay teams. Cabrini scored wins in four of the 12 relays.

Emerging victorious in the shuttle-hurdle relay with a time of 40.47 seconds was the team of Kelly Mauroni, Roy Bowman, Adam Leone and Tiffany Corry.

The mile relay team, featuring

Kristin Zielinski, Dave McKay, Colin Broderick and Donna Kain, won their race with a time of 4:08.43.

Adam Balsa, Jeff Tiffany and Becky Jones grabbed first in the spirit medley relay with a time of 3:52.2.

Despite some injuries already, O'Hora is optimistic about the season that lies ahead. "We're off to a decent start," he said.

Team members James Williams and Ryan Jones echoed their coach's enthusiasm.

-Chuck Shearer track team assistant

Cabrini also triumphed in the distance medley relay and the sprint medley relay. The distance medley team of Sabrina Smith, Jason Bull, Zielinski and Broderick finished at 12:03.30 for the win.

The team of Dina Campbell,

"I think the injuries are minor," said Williams, while Jones felt that the team looked strong.

Chuck Shearer, the team's assistant, said that despite the quality of the team, the support they receive is not equal to their performance.

He pointed to the lack of funding, in relation to other teams, and the fact that they ride yellow

school buses to meets while other teams ride on more luxurious buses.

He also suggested that the school could arrange transportation for students who wanted to support the team at their off-campus matches.

O'Hora also feels the team is at a disadvantage compared to other teams because they have no indoor track to practice on. The team often has to train in the pool.

While these deficiencies might dampen some spirits, this team is more concerned with its upcoming match against Dickinson than it is with lackluster conditions.

"The future is very bright here," Shearer said.

photo by Jim Snook Sophomore point guard Tyquine Wilson guards in a press during the Cavaliers' victory over Marywood.

photo by Jim Snook Sophomore Tremaine White looks over a defender in effort in score two of the Cavs' 87 points against the Marywood Pacers.

''The future here is very bright."

Mile-High Salute will reign over Dirty Bird

When the Minnesota Vtlcings were eliminated in the NFC championship game, Fox executives all began to stake their places on the ledge outside of their offices. The game that was a whole yeM in the making did not happen.

Then a miracle happened.

Dan Reeves, coach of the longtime pushover Atlanta Falcons, opened his mouth.

Had he not said anything, then maybe all the hub bub over his past would have gone away. But instead of declining to comment, Reeves sp9ke.

Spewing from his lips were words that made reporters salivate and the executives breath one huge sigh of relief. Reeves, in just one press conference, may have saved the Super Bowl.

offs while the Broncos were saluting their way to the Super Bowl.

Atlanta has been the overlooked team this season. They Me severely underrated. The team that no one picked to go to the playoffs now gets ready for its first Super Bowl.

Who can blame the critics, though? They don't even sell out their home games, for God's sake.

All that being said, the Falcons still Me a very talented squad. Starting at offense, the Falcons have talent in all positions.

Jamal Anderson is the beginning and ending of a very talented running game behind an offensive line built by Hall of Farner Art Shell.

Chris Chandler, the perfect quarterback for this club, is an underrated player, but when healthy is one of the better quarterbacks of the past three seasons. Controversy as well as hMd feelings accompany Reeves to the Super Bowl this time and Reeves felt PAUL MOSER Chandler played on a handthat every one should know.

In 1991 Reeves was on the other side of the ball, literally. He was the head coach of the Denver Broncos, a team that routinely got blasted at the big game.

He had an assistant coach, who in his mind had undermined him and had schemed for his job.

ful of teMnSbefore landing a permanent address in Atlanta. His wide receivers, Terrance Mathis and Tony Martin, Me speedy and talented, not to mention his tight end,O.J. Santiago, who is is the originator of the famous end-zone dance, the Dirty Bird.

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Elway is a first-ballot Hall of Farner, but Chandler has the hotter hand here. This one is way too close to call.

EDGE: EVEN

C1ffsNswE LINE/RuNNING BACKS

Davis and company have the experience and talent edge over Anderson's flock of Dirty Birds.

EDGE: DENVER

Mccaffery, Smith, and Sharpe enough said.

EDGE: DENVER

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Romanowski is great, but Atlanta has just too many players on defense, namely Chuck Smith, Corneilius Bennet and Jessie Tuggle.

The assistant coach had reportedly told Reeves' best player at that time, John Elway, things that were said at a coaches meeting which were never meant to reach Elway.

On defense, the Falcons are talented up front and also in the secondary. For them to be effective against the Broncos, they will have to get great coverage from cornerbacks Ray Buchanan and Ronnie Bradford, considering Atlanta is probably going to go with an eight man front to stop Terrell Davis. Reeves, in tfiln, fired the assistant coach. The assistant coach that he fired, Mike Shanahan, is This brings us to the best team in the NFL. now on the other sidelines as the head coach of The Denver Broncos Me equally talented on Reeves' old team, the Denver Broncos. both sides of the ball with an emphasis on of-

About one season after he fired Shanahan, fense. Reeves was fired by management, because, in Reeves' point of view, of the tiff that Shanahan had caused between him and Elway. Reeves never forgave Shanahan for that, and Shanahan nevc.,rforgave Reeves either. Instant story.

Why Reeves chose to open up old wounds which otherwise could have been kept quiet for the most part, is unknown. RegMdless of the reason, their is a method to Reeves' madness.

Perhaps he wanted to get into Shanahan's head, or maybe he just wanted to stir up himself and his team.

The Falcons Me underdogs. If Reeves, the coaching veteran of the two, can look past this distraction, he can use it to his advantage.

Just something to think about in case you see the Dirty Bird being done following the Super Bowl.

That's something that very well may happen if the Broncos overlook the Falcons, who, only a yeM yeM ago, were 7-9 and out of the play-

Like Atlanta, the Denver offense functions at its best when Davis pounds the ball into an experienced offensive line. Davis is the MVP of the league and is probably one of the best players in the NFL.

John Elway finally got the Super Bowl monkey off of his back and should be good enough to win on Sunday, which will probably be his last game.

The defense is lead by Bill Romanowski, who raises his play in big games. Romanowski is the emotional leader of this talented bunch.

The Falcons will keep it a game, but get ready with your mile high salute while you watch this one.

Prediction, Denver 28-Atlanta 20

PaulMoseris a seniormajoringin English/ communication.Heis oneof Loquitur'ssports editors.HepickedGreenBayto wintheSuper Bowllastyear.

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EDGE: ATLANTA

Buchanan leads an Atlanta bunch that is solid. They get a little bit of a nod over Steve Atwater and Denver's solid crew.

EDGE: ATLANTA

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I think that the decision to talk about the past may be a factor in the game. For all of the success that Shanahan has had, I still will go with the older Reeves as the better.

EDGE: ATLANTA

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In this case less is more. I still need a couple of years to get used to the Dirty Bird. I think you will see more Mile High Salutes anyway in the Super Bowl.

EDGE: DENVER

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The Atlanta Falcons are one of the best stories of the year in the NFL. They are dangerous to powerhouses, which they proved to the Vikings last week. The Denver Broncos, however, know what it takes to win a Super Bowl. Davis and Elway will shine in this one. I think the Broncos will win in a close game. Prediction: Denver 28, Atlanta 20.

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Posse, Lady Cavs dominate Cedar Crest

by Paul Moser sports editor

Melissa Posse is not having her best year. She knows that, her coaches know that, the fans know that. A combination of shin problems and inconsistency have overshadowed her play during the first half of the season.

On Monday, Posse came back in a big way in a 95- 70 Lady Cavs victory over Cedar Crest.

In a very Posse-esque showing, she scored 29 points and pulled down 10 boards.

For the first time this season, Posse looked as, if not more, dominant than she did in the past.

The one difference this time around is that triple and double teams are less frequent this season and for once in her Cabrini College career, Posse does not have the weight of the world on her shoulders.

Both head coach Dan Welde and Posse agree that the game against Cedar Crest is a perfect example of the inside and outside games of the Lady Cavaliers.

Since the consistent scoring of first-year student Erin Crawford (26 points) came into the pictfile, teams have not had the ability to double and triple team Posse down low, because if they do, they will get killed outside.

"With all of the great guard play, it spreads up the court," Posse said.

Spread it up it did. A great majority of the points scored in the second half, after a stellar first half, were ones near the basket. The Lady Cavaliers dominated the paint, not only in the scoring category, but also in rebounds, grabbing down 53 to Cedar Crest's 34.

During the first half, Cedar Crest flirted with a comeback, but in the second half the Lady Cavaliers took over.

At one point in the game, Cabrini Jed by as much as 30 points. With seven minutes left to play, Welde put in his subs to end the game, a luxury he did not have last year with a team of only eight players.

Key contributions off the bench from players such as first-year student Kendra Ryer and junior Erin Barney sealed the victory on the defensive side of the ball. Ryer finished with 10 points and nine rebounds and Barney finished with three points and six rebounds.

The Lady Cavaliers continued their winning ways in this victory. They are 7 -1over their last eight games and are steamrolling with momentum during the middle of their schedule.

During that stretch, Posse has picked up her game, culminating in the strong effort put forth on Monday.

Posse has been taking advantage of the open court space.

"When [Posse] gives us points in the middle, she opens up everything for us," Welde said.

Posse feels that this is a crucial point in their schedule and they need to win these second-half games to get second seed in the PAC.

Junior Jackie Pierangeli sets up to take a technical foul shot. She made four straight tree throws after this shot.

The Lady Cavaliers ended the first half leading by a score of 45-37. Posse and Crawford each had 15 points at that point.

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Although the year didn't start off as well as she had hoped, Posse remains very positive. '"We started off slow but now we're winning, I hope we gain steam for the end of the year and into the PAC playoffs," she said.

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The Cavaliers are going through one of the weaker points in their schedule right now.

Coming up next is Misericordia.

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photo by Jim Snook Junior forward Andrea Muller puts on the brakes at the baseline. Muller played hard and contributed off the bench.

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At the beginning of the season, senior Melissa Posse guaranteed a PAC Championship. Now at the halfway point, the Lady Cavaliers are riding a five-game winning streak. Posse looked like her old self again in a huge victory over Cedar Crest, scoring 29 points and pulling down ten boards. Page 15

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Home Sweet Home

The Cavaliers returned to the Dixon Center on Monday night, beating Marywood 89-49.

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Our resident football guru, Paul Moser, . gives you a breakdown of the game and his pick.