Feb. 18, 1999 issue 17 Loquitur

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Tuesday marked the celebration of Fat Tuesday. Campus Ministry added to the festivities with a small meal for those who passed by. Story on page 3.

Elizabeth Dole, wife of former senator Robert Dole, may decide to take her chances at running for the office of President of the United States of America. Her decision is a shock to man~ and it has left people asking, "Could it happen?"

Story on page 8.

The improve troupe, known as Cavalier Attitudes, took their talents to Skidmore College. Story on page 6.

illustration bv Jamil Games

Faculty, administration engage in tug-of-war for power

by BenjaminLunn assistant news editor

A war of sorts has broken out between the faculty and administration over the last few years.

The controversy centers around certain ideas: what is the faculty's role in governing the college versus the power of the administration?

The issue is seen from two angles.

Faculty members see the issue from one angle and the administration from another.

Each side wants a clarification and an elaboration upon the system set up within the pages of the Faculty Handbook.

However, each side has their own view of reasons for revision, and what is necessary in revision.

Dr. Sharon Schwarze, the humanities department chair, feels that the problems arise within the context of the national trend for the administration to become more business-like.

Within that view, the slower, democratic process of the Faculty Senate affects the ability of the college curriculum to effectively meet the market trends of the nation.

This trend is not isolated solely within Cabrini's gates.

In fact, it is a nationwide topic of discussion within the Chronicle of Higher Education, the American Association of University Professors, and the American Governing Board.

Schwarze feels that it is the re-

sponsibility of the Faculty Senate to keep the college from following the "fads" of society, and to maintain the academic integrity of the school.

The administration, in Schwarze's view, does not concern itself with the academic integrity of the school. It feels that it is not the job of the administration to do so.

Schwarze stated that she believes that the administration wants the ability of decision making to become more concrete and faster-paced.

This is the best way for the college to capitalize on the market trends, thereby gaining more students and money.

Dr. Mary Alice Muellerleile, the interim provost and academic dean, calls herself a professional schizophrenic, saying that she is fighting for each side.

Muellerleile believes that the reason for the revisions centers around the protection of the school.

In the older handbooks, the criteria and processes for tenure, promotion and faculty governance in general were sketchy at best.

By elaborating upon the criteria, and revising them, the college will be defending itself from lawsuits.

The conflicts within the handbook are the result of unclear phrasing, and overlaps within the responsibilities of each committee.

More detail in the outlines are necessary to protect the school, the students, and the faculty,

Muellerleile said.

As to the accusations of people such as Schwarze, "Educational institutions are becoming more like a business," Muellerleile says.

According to her, Cabrini is a business. The school has bills and a budget to balance.

nance currently used here has existed in some form for over 27 years.

It consists of three main parts: the Academic Council, the Curriculum Committee and the Faculty Senate.

The Academic Council, according to the 1993 edition of the Faculty Handbook, has many responsibilities.

It has the task of considering and recommending new majors to faculty and administration, as well as discussing minors and concentrations.

Core curriculum requirements come under the scrutiny of the Academic Council.

governance was ordered to be revised.

In 1994, when the finalized revisions were proposed, the revisions were rejected.

The fall of last year was when the faculty returned to the drawing board.

This cloud over the school may, however, have a silver lining.

There is a lot of pressure from outside forces for the administration and faculty to reach a "collaborative point of view," according to Muellerleile and Schwarze.

"Education is the heart of the venture, but it is the business that keeps the venture going," said Muellerleile.

She also said that that was an accusation made at all schools. Cabrini is no exception.

The handbooks given to students at the beginning of every year are a stable outline and explanation of the rules and regulations for students.

Faculty also have their own handbook, although the term "stable outline" may not apply anymore.

All colleges and universities in the United States have some system of faculty governance.

The system of faculty gover-

Recommendations of the Student Academic Council go through the Council, and it works with the Office of Academic Affairs on departmental evaluations, among other duties.

The Curriculum Committee evaluates the core curriculum of the college and makes recommendations in keeping with the college's model of the "qualities of a liberally educated person."

The Faculty Senate is comprised of all faculty of the school.

The major concerns of the Senate center around the tenure, promotion and employment of the faculty. All decisions go through the Senate.

The student handbook is revised on a yearly basis, but the faculty's handbook is not.

In 1992, at the start of Dr. Antoinette Iadarola's presidency of the college, the system of faculty

All colleges are accredited; that is, judged to meet a set standard in education. Middle States, one of these accrediting agencies, is responsible for a lot of the outside pressure to end this controversy. Due to this pressure, there has been a lot of compromise on the subject. When asked about compromise, Schwarze said, 'The faculty makes a lot of compromises."

Muellerleile feels that the compromise is mutual, and that this is a collaborative effort, and in such an effort, negotiations are occurring.

Currently a draft has been given to Muellerleile to read over, before it is given to the Faculty Senate.

Eventually a finalized draft will pass through the hands of the Faculty Senate, attorneys, the academic dean, the president and finally the board of trustees, with whom the final decision will rest.

Siblings to bond in annual weekend of activities

by Adam Greenberg assistant a&e editor

Brothers and sisters of Cabrini students will have the opportunity to share in their siblings' college experience this weekend while participating in a variety of activities.

The annual Siblings Weekend is a tradition here at Cabrini. The event is sponsored by the CAP board. It begins on Friday, Feb. 19 and ends on Sunday, Feb. 21.

Emma Legge, director of student activities, said that this year's familial gathering has been moved from its typical April slot to February in an attempt to get more people involved.

She said that in April, many students are preoccupied with exams, so they are unable to attend.

A showing of the computer-animated hit movie "Antz" will kick off the weekend on Friday night at 7 p.m. in the Widener Center Lecture Hall.

A carnival, which according to Legge is one of the most popular activities, will take place on Saturday in the Founder's Hall gym.

The carnival will offer games with prizes, food such as cotton candy and popcorn and several types of arts and crafts.

People can take in a performance by a magician Saturday night at 7 p.m. in the Widener Center Lecture Hall, followed by an ice cream party in the gathering area at 8 p.m.

Legge said that Sunday would be more of an "open" day. The only major activity planned is a chance for people to get personalized greeting cards.

That will take place outside Founder's Hall Dining Hall from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.

The Dixon Center will also be open for recreational activities such as swimming.

All events are free. The only cost is $20 for meals.

Legge said that the meals planned are geared towards the sharing aspect of the weekend. Foods such as chicken nuggets and pizza will be served.

While all are invited to attend, Legge said that the age range of the siblings that participate is usually about 13 years old and below, and that determined the activities that were planned. About 100 siblings are expected to attend.

Anyone interested in signing up for the weekend should visit the student activities office in the Widener Center.

"Education is the heart of the venture, but it is the business that keeps the venture going."

-Dr. Mary Alice Muellerleile interim provost and academic dean

Cabrini celebrates Mardi Gras

As part of Cultural Kaleidoscope Week, John DiMucci, campus minister, provided celebration, music and food on the second floor of the Widener Center from 11 a.m-2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16. The purpose was to acknowledge and appreciate the Mardi Gras holiday, also known as Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. This week commemorates the richness of diversity in the college community, focusing on race, religion and culture. a// photos by Danielle Murray

Above, Tony Barrett, a sophomore, partakes in the musical festivities of Mardi Gras with the band outside the student development and campus ministry offices. Below left, faculty and staff enjoy various treats associated with the Mardi Gras holiday. Below right, the Cabrini community indulges in traditional king's cake, food from New Orleans, and beverages.

Students unhappy with housing selection procedures

New housing selection procedures have triggered the anger of some students, who say that incoming first-year students are being given preferential treatment over currently registered residents. Resident Life Director Catherine Caulfield, however, says that the procedures were decided upon by a committee of students and is optimistic about the new point system.

by Anne C. Miller assistant managing editor

With the end of the semester rapidly approaching, many residents are debating where to live and who their roommates will be for the upcoming term.

However, their main concern should be if they will get housing at all.

Resident life has capped the number of students in each class who are permitted to live on campus.

year students when we've been here longer and have already paid several year's tuition?" asked sophomore James O'Neil.

"Resident life should take care of those who have been here longer and cap the acceptance of new students," O'Neil said.

Caulfield explained that with the

system."

The points system is based upon the following qualifications: class status, semesters lived on campus, residence hall probations, residence ball suspensions and residence hall damages.

and on-campus organizations, GPA and the distance from Cabrini to a student's home, Caulfield said.

The Resident Life Office will calculate each student's score and add together the total for all students wishing to live together.

A lottery will be utilized if a tie occurs.

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Next year's seniors will be allotted 110 spaces on campus; juniors, 134 spaces; ear.

is is a change from la ar' s system, which re number of spaces for first-year students only.

The remaining spaces were distributed through a class rank and lottery system to determine who received the remaining spaces.

Several students will be left without residential housing 1due to the new capping process.

"A number of people who don't make the cap go on a waiting list and later will be accommodated for," said Catherine Caulfield, director of resident life.

The idea of capping has most of the campus residents in an uproar.

"Why is housing only guaranteed to first-

opening of the new dorm in the fall of 2000, the capping system may be terminated or, at the very least, limited.

Also, unlike previous years, off-campus housing will not be offered.

"Financially, the school loses money," Caulfield said.

The first step for students wishing to live on campus is to submit the housing deposit of $250, paid to the Business Office by March 26.

Secondly, students must register for the fall semester of 1999 prior to the housing selection.

Lastly, students should determine their points according to the point system established by the Housing Committee.

''Two scenarios were considered," said Caulfield, "one being the traditional lottery system and the second being a points system. The committee chose to use the points

Back where it belongs

-James O'Neil sophomore

dence ball probation.

According to class status, current seniors will be awarded four points; juniors, three points; sophomores, tw.o points; and firstyear students, one point.

One point will be granted for each semester that a student was a resident on campus.

One point will be deducted if a student is currently on resi-

Two points will be deducted if a student is currently on residence hall suspension and one point is deducted if a student's total residence ball damage is equal to or exceeds $250.

In response to the new point system, students have mixed emotions.

"It's going to go back to the lottery anyway because there will be so many ties," sophomore Lori Gibbons said.

The Committee also considered allotting points for student involvement in sports

The apartment complex will be following a similar system.

However, an application must be submitted by April 6, 1999 to the Resident Life Office.

Apartment assignments will be displayed on April 9, 1999 outside of Resident Life.

Students currently on residence hall suspension are not eligible to participate in the apartment selection process and each apartment must be filled to capacity and consist of junior, senior or non-traditional aged residents who will be 21 years or older by August 31, 1999.

"The housing selection is always a stressful time," said Caulfield. "A lot of schools have a similar housing problem, others just handle it differently."

Gettysburg University utilized a housing selection based upon the students' GPA. Other area colleges facilitate computers to do random student placement.

"I don't know if it will be better or worse. This is something that the students came up with," said Caulfield, who is uncertain as to how this year's selection will progress.

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How to C.hoosea ; Major and a Career Workshop

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''Why is housing only guaranteed to first-year students when we've been here longer and have already paid several year's tuition?"

The Peace Pole, which was removed due to damages inflicted last semester, has been replaced by a new plastic version.

photo "" KarinLBtcher

Last Week in the World of News

'2/9,North Bend, Oregon

New Carissa, the Panamanian-registered wood chip carrier that ran aground on the Oregon coast near the mouth of Coos Bay on Thursday, Feb. 4, began to break up and spill oil into the water. Over 200 trained cleanup response people have been sent to support oil spill recovery. -

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Amnesty International has issued an urgent alert claiming that paramilitary forces

have killed six people of the Embera Katio community who were protesting the construction of a darn on the Sinu River. Ten others from the community were abducted for the cause.

'2/13,New

York

First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton will consider a bid for the New York State Senate Seat in the year 2000. If she does run, she will face off against New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. Many feel that if she does indeed run, she will win.

2/12,

WashingtonD.C.

\ President Bill Clinton was " acquitted of both charges of perjury and obstruction of justice by the United States Senate. The vote for perjury was 55-45, with 9 Republican senators voting not guilty. The other vote, for

Vobstruction of justice, was split 50-50.

2/8 Moscow,Russia

The Russian Ministry of Atomic Energy is attempting to begin negotiations for the illegal import of nuclear wastes from the U.S. The Russian Minister of Atomic Energy to United States Secretary of Energy offers "to examine the question of the ,, possible transfer on a com\. mercial basis of spent fuel from U.S. nuclear power f'" plants to Russia for its long• (·") term storage and subsequent reprocessing at RF Minatom

Graduatefinds schooling at Harvard,credits Cabrinifor education

by Shanna Lynn Fanelli assistant features editor

No matter what those supermarket-line tabloids say, the world is not ending.

When faced with 1,200 pages of sevenday reading material and 20 to 25 hours of weekly schoolwork, however, most students would say it might as well.

Kevin Eppler, a 1998 graduate of Cabrini and new addition to Harvard University, not only swims in such demands, but he also manages to sneak in free time with friends, for visits to the theater and for hanging out at local jazz and blues clubs.

Oh yeah, he also writes music and performs in his spare time, as well as enjoying Cambridge, Mass., home of Harvard, which be describes as a "thriving metropo-

lis that mixes European fashion and style with independent American Puritanism."

Thriving is one thing Eppler is doing.

Inspired and awed by the applauseprompting presentations of the professors and motivated by the possibilities for the future, he admits that though the school is "challenging and demanding," it all seems bearable when he "thinks where I am and the subsequent possibilities that will be extended to me because of it."

Despite stress and pressure that rivals the Mariana trench, Eppler is excited to be at Harvard.

He says that there is always a new face to find and befriend, without searching among the 20,000 students who decorate the campus.

The dense population contributes to the

What's Going

fast pace and fierce competition shared by all. Eppler credits Cabrini for providing him with a "firm and well-rounded background," important and intangible qualities he can build upon.

Luckily for Eppler, the rivalry is not so savage in his religious programs at the Divinity school.

Original plans of a Ph.D. after graduating in two years with a Master of Theological Studies, acquiring a doctoral degree in American Religion followed by university level teaching, Eppler is pondering the possibilities of taking time off between degrees.

He confesses an interest in travel and service work, areas he was introduced to at Cabrini, and has thoughts of teaching part time at a college.

On This Week

Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

• Orientation

• Group

• Persona e Inner tube

• "Choosing a

• M's JV basket-

• M's basketball Counselor process for all cards, 11 a.m., water polo Major" work ball at Valley PAC finals, Coordinator leadership dining hall. begins. shop, Career Forge Military TBA. selection positions begin. Services, 12:30 Academy and announced.

• Roller skating p.m., Grace college trip. Hall. tournament, TBA.

photo by Tim Scott Kevin Eppler, a graduate of Cabrini, now attends Harvard University's religious studies program.

Improv Troupe proves successful at Festival

by Megan Zustra copy editor

It was quite the eventful weekend for five members of Cavalier Attitudes, Cabrini's improv troupe.

The long trip to Skidmore College in upstate New York for the National College

Comedy Festival took place Frid~eb. 14 6 d J through Sunda.2(1:eb.1 an was os1t1ve experience foiMe troupe, according to senior troupe captain Paul Moser.

Other members of Cavalier Attitudes that made the journey included senior Kellie O'Neill, junior Lisa Finegan and sophomores Mike Butler and Gary Rupacz.

"It was a success," Moser said, "We [the troupe members] learned a lot about improv and ourselves."

The format of the Festival consisted of three shows with four schools performing for 20 minutes each at each show.

The first show took place on Friday night at 7 p.m.

The remaining two shows were held on Saturday night at 7 and 9 p.m. respectively.

Cabrini preformed at the earlier Saturday show.

Another highlight of the weekend was the all-college improv, in which one member from each college troupe led an improv game.

A surprising familiarity to Cabrini's participants was the presence of the combined troupe from nearby Bryn Mawr and Haverford Colleges.

Moser hinted at the fact that Cabrini's troupe may venture to these schools to work together in the near future.

Attending the Festival again next year is also a possibility.

"Hopefully we made a good impression and will be invited back again next year," Moser said.

The Cavalier Attitudes were very pleased with their performance at this Festival. They also cited themselves as one of the better troupes at the Festival.

"It was not only an educationally beneficial experience, but it also gave us a good gage of our abilities as improvisers," Moser said.

Medical mishaps featured at·local museum

By Karin Letcher a&e editor

There are no Van Goghs or Monets gracing the walls of this museum.

Instead, the Mutter Museum in Philadelphia is home to thousands of examples of medical oddities and abnormalities. Strong-stomached visitors to the museum are greeted with items like a colon the size of a large dog, preserved fetuses with a variety of sickening mutations and a woman whose body decomposed completely into soap.

Although the Mutter Museum's original and still-intended purpose is educational, there is a Jot of nauseating fun to be had within the small and dark, two-floor confines of the museum. Those who visit the museum can be both enlightened and grossed-out at the same time.

Once a place where only medical students and others involved in the medical profession came to observe and learn, today the Mutter Museum's most common guest is a member of the general public.

Formed in the 1850s with the private collection of pathological specimens of the museum's namesake, Dr. Thomas Dent Mutter, the museum now contains over 20,000 objects.

Included in the current collection are approximately 900 fluid-preserved samples, 400 models made of plaster, wax, plastic and papier mache, 200 pieces of medical mementos from well-known physicians and scientists and 1,500 illustrations in various forms.

Similar to most museums, the Mutter Museum also displays special exhibits. Presently, there is an exhibit featur-

ing the intriguing history of conjoined twins.

It is difficult to single out specific highlights of the Mutter Museum because there are just so many interesting objects, ranging from the informative to the sickening. The Chevalier Jackson Collection contains over 2,000 objects, like bones, coins and dentures, that have been swallowed and surgically removed. There is a plaster cast of the Siamese twins Chang and Eng, as well as their preserved attached livers, swimming in formaldehyde. The autopsy of the twins, who reportedly had many children, was performed in the museum in 1874. A variety of skin diseases, such as gangrene and scabies, are on display on the actual arms they infected. One of the most frightening models is a replica of an infant with a rather large cystic tumor of the buttocks.

Of course not everything on exhibit in the museum promotes physical illness. The history of medicine and its practitioners are represented with items like a reproduction of the first heart-lung machine, a stethoscope supposedly made by its inventor in 1816 and Florence Nightingale's sewing kit.

One can even view body parts of deceased famous people in the Mutter Museum. A tumor secretly removed from the jaw of President Grover Cleveland while he was still in office bobs around in a jar. The thorax of President Abraham Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth, is also on display.

A trip to this house of horrors and education is highly entertaining and recommended. However, if you do decide to visit the Mutter Museum, give yourself plenty of time to digest your last meal before you go.

Mutter Museum information

Hours:

Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ad~sion:

• $® for students with valid college I.D.

• $8.00 general admission for adults

• $16.00 family rate

Location and phone number:

19 South 22nd Street in Philadelphia~ (215)563-3737

How to get there:

From Cabrini, take 476 north to 76 east (Schuykill Expressway). Get off at the 30th Street Station exit and follow to Market Street. Take a left onto Market Street and then a right onto 22nd Street. The Mutter Museum is located within the building that houses the College of Physicians of Philadelphia.

photo by Karin Letcher

Five members of the improv troupe, Cavalier Attitudes, participated in the National College Comedy Festival this past weekend. From left to right, Captain Paul Moser, Kellie O'Neill, Gary Rupacz, Lisa Finegan and Mike Butler.

Music shopping in the comfort of home

by Adam Greenberg assistant a&e editor

Strolling into the local chain record store is likely to give most people a severe case of sticker-shock. CDs have skyrocketed to the wallet-draining price of around $20.

What other options are there?

Aside from giving up on music, there are a few other choices out there that can help avoid breaking the bank.

Record clubs have long offered attractive introductory offers, promising free CDs and requiring customers to make a certain number of regularly priced purchases.

However, many clubs are characterized by a policy of automatically sending their customers a "selection of the month" unless the customer previously sent in a response card indicating that they did not want it.

Annoying, right?

Realizing that many people did not want

to deal with this hassle, Columbia House, a major mail-order service, established a record club called Play.

Play does not require its customers to fill out cards on a monthly basis and does not automatically ship unwanted products.

The current introductory special that Play is offering is 12 CDs for free. Buying one CD at a discounted price from the beginning will earn customers an additional free disc for a total of 14.

After joining the club, customers are obligated to buy six more titles, at regular price, in the next two years. Regular prices run between $12.98 and $16.98.

Columbia's chief competitor in the record club business is the BMG Music Service. The deal they offer to prospective members is to get seven CDs for free and then when another one is purchased at the regular price, the customer gets another four for free. The grand total is 12 CDs for the price of one. BMG's regular prices

NEWS AND NOTES

What to do on-campus

• On Sunday, Feb. 21, the opening reception for the Susan Schary art exhibit will be held in the Grace and Joseph Gorevin Fine Arts Gallery on the second floor of the Holy Spirit Library from 3 to 5 p.m.

What to do off-campus

• On Thursday, Feb. 18, the band Brothers Past will be performing at Sala Salu in Newark, Del. The show starts at 10 p.m. and is 18 to enter, 21 to drink. The band features sophomore Joe D' Amico.

The following movies will be released on Friday, Feb. 19:

• The comedy "Office Space," from "Beavis and Butthead" creator Mike Judge and starring Jennifer Aniston;

• The drama "October Sky," which is based on a true story;

• The comedy "Jawbreaker," starring Rose McGowan, Rebecca Gayheart and Julie Benz.

range from $14.98 to $16.98. They make no guarantees about automatic shipments, unlike Columbia House's Play.

Aside from the mail-order options, there is also CDNow, an on-line music service. CDNow sells CDs for greatly discounted prices, up to 30 percent off regular prices, which makes many selections cost around $11 or $12. Orders can be placed through the website by submitting a credit card number.

So are these alternative music sources as great as they seem?

The free CDs that originally entice people to join are obviously the main attraction for most. However, the regular club prices are not that cheap compared to typical retail prices, especially when the requisite shipping and handling charges are factored into the cost.

Is there any compelling reason to remain in the club once the freebies are in hand?

In the case of CDNow, which is not a

music club, there are no free CDs.

Time is another issue to consider. Columbia House and BMG both take weeks to deliver selections, while CDNow can deliver within a few days, but may take up to two weeks.

Convenience is one of the benefits of these other outlets. It is easier to browse through a catalog or an on-line list in the comfort of your own home than to wander aimlessly through aisles and aisles of CDs in the stores.

Before joining a record club, check their catalog for the music they sell. Some artists are exclusively sold through one service, but not the other, while some music is not available through mail order.

For more information...

• www.columbiahouse.com

• www.bmgmusicservice.com

• www.cdnow.com

On Saturday, Feb. 20, Sugar Ray and Everlast will be performing at the Electric Factory at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $19.50 or $25.50 on the day of the show.

On Tuesday, Feb. 23, the following CDs will be available in stores:

• TLC's "Fan Mail";

• Sebadoh's "The Sebadoh";

• The Roots' "Things Fall Apart";

• Blondie's "No Exit."

The following is the current schedule for the laser light shows held on Friday and Saturday nights at the Fels Planetarium in the Franklin Institute, located at 222 N. 20th St. in Philadel-phia:

• 7:00 p.m.-The Beatles Laser Anthology

• 8: 15 p.m.-Laser Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon

• 9:30 p.m.-Laser Beastie Boys

• 10:45 p.m.-LaserY-100

• 12:00 a.m.-Laser Floyd: The Wall

• Tickets cost $8.

On Tuesday,Feb. 16,sopranoMaroisAnn Early performedworksby Bach, Handel,Schubert

and othersin the WidenerCenterLectureHall. Her performance,entitled"Piecesof a Dream,,. waspart of the CulturalKaleidoscopefestivities.

photoby Lau.aCasamento

WITHALL THEBUZZABOUTTHENEW

MILLENNIUM, MANY ARE TRYING THEIRHARDESTTO PREDICTTHEFUTURE.MANY EXPERTSAND NOVICES

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PROGRESS

FOR T H E N E X T CENTURY

IN POLITICS

by Bridget Egan staff writer

Some of the most dramatic changes America has witnessed in the past century have taken place in the political arena. This country has seen some of its leaders honored, assassinated and admonished.

In the past two years, the United States has seen the political scandal of its current president umavel under the hot glare of the media spotlight. With the influx of political scandals flashing across our television screens, many Americans have become more educated about the dynamics of American politics and wonder what the next century will bring.

A recent trend in American politics has been a rise in the amount of women in legislature. In states like Washington and Arizona, women are beginning to actually dominate the hierarchy of the legislature.

Pennsylvania State Rep. Lita lndzel Cohen (R) of the 148th Legislative District does not see the trend of women in the legislature spreading to Pennsylvania. She states that although Pennsylvania's population is 52 percent women, there are only 10 percent of women who represent Pennsylvanians in the House of Representatives.

Cohen is doubtful that these numbers will change in the next century. She is quick to point out, though, that if women are to be elected, they should be voted for because they are quality candidates, not simply because of their gender.

'Tm not sure if it matters whether politicians are women or men," Cohen said. "Women bring a different perspective, but they must be qualified."

With the rumored presidential run of Elizabeth Dole, JUany have been wondering if America will elect a woman president in the next century. Senior Bridget Bonner is hopeful that this will occur.

"I think in the next century we will see more and more women in politics," said Bonner. "I think it won't be long before we have a woman president."

Bonner may be alone in this sentiment, though. Many political analysts have stated that the recent influx of women in politics is occurring in states with a weaker political structure. Many do not feel that this trend will spread across the United States.

Dr. Sharon Schwarze, chair of the philosophy department, does not see a woman reigning in the Oval Office in the near future.

"I don't see a woman being president anytime soon." said Schwarze, "unless there is a woman vice-president and the president dies."

Schwarze cites the difference in women's political interests and traditional political interests, which she claims have been mainly male-dominated topics. Issues such as childcare and women's health care have long been ignored, Schwarze claims, but with more women in positions of power this may change. She feels that women's issues and men's issues, while equally important, are very different and must be treated as such.

Out of the 25 elections of this century, 12 have produced Republican presidents and 13 have produced Democratic presidents.

Rep. Cohen argues, though, that many issues traditionally deemed as women's issues are actually family concerns and both women and men have vested interest in them.

"All the things we attribute to women's issues affect everybody," Cohen said. "They are family issues."

Many are predicting dramatic changes in the way we view our politicians in the next century. This alteration may stem from the noticeable rift in the two major political parties that has deepened since the beginning of this century.

With the recent trial of President Clinton, the arguments over the fairness of independent counsel and the debacle between extreme right and extreme left politics, many are predicting a new era in the next elections.

Chris Stein, a senior, foresees major changes in the schematics of the American political system. He feels that the ideologies of the voters will change, and this will be mirrored in the ideals of the people who are voted into office.

"People are tired of being lied to and they are tired of being told what is best for them," Stein said. "The voters need someone who will actually do what is best for them.''

Many feel that the next wave of politicians, for many years afterwards, will be affected by the recent Clinton

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impeachment process.

Bonner feels that laws will be more lenient and politicians will try and cater to the majority more out of fear of losing their positions or having damaging information brought to light.

"Politicians will be on pins and needles, watching everything they say and do," said Bonner.

Chris Swift, a first-year student, does not feel that politics will change greatly in the next century. He feels that the Republican party will try and make a big deal out the past hearings, but it will remain extremely partisan.

Stein feels that the Clinton scandal will be used as an example in future years. He hopes that it will scare away the "typical politician of today." He feels that many politicians think that they can do what they want and not suffer any consequences.

Both Bonner and Stein felt that the hearing will alter history because it will not just be recorded in history books, but will also be immortalized on video forever. Stein thinks that it will set the tone for future politicians.

Bonner also foresees more young people becoming involved in the political game. She feels that seeing the recent proceedings on television have spurred a renewed interest in their future. One way to help control their future, she claims, is to keep on top of politics.

Swift offers a different perspective on young Americans becoming proactive. Although he does not see younger politicians being nominated, he does foresee more youth activism in the century to come.

"Young people are just starting to form their own opinions," said Swift.

Swift claims that there is a cycle starting to repeat itself that will continue well into the next century. He says that the anti-materialistic attitude that was prevalent in the late '50s to early '70s is beginning to emerge in the neohippie and rave cultures.

Stein feels that though participation in politics by a younger quadrant will not be immediate, it will come in the next century.

"Young people have a sour taste in their mouth," Stein said. "All they know is scandal, and there is no ideal politician. I don't think there is a role model for our generation."

Another repercussion of the recent impeachment process is partisan politics. Whether this will continue into the next century is an issue that has been debated for

continued from previous page some time now. Schwarze does not feel that the division will affect the presidency, but feels that there will be more bitterness and definitely more partisan politics.

"Society is being more polarized," said Schwarze. "This [impeachment process] was a polarizing experience."

Cohen feels that the Republican Party needs to come back to the center and stop giving in to extremism. Both Schwarze and Cohen declare there is a need for a prominent leader to emerge in the Republican Party for the next cenrury.

Rep. Cohen hopes for a new leader that will see things from the middle ground instead of the extreme right.

"I don't see any prominent leaders now that will set forth a new centrist theory," Cohen said.

Schwarze noted that even in the Democratic Party there is not really a liberal leader. She claimed that there is no Bobby.Kennedy in the current party structure.

Stein also felt there were no prominent leaders that a younger generation could look up to. He wished that a Martin Luther King Jr.- or John F. Kennedy-type leader would emerge form the ranks.

For the next cenrury, Swift hopes that the American people will be privy to a broader definition of free speech.

He feels that the Communications Decency Act and the attempted censoring of many books should stop. He wishes that all viewpoints would be considered and listened to equally.

Bonner wants to see a woman in the oval office. She hopes that Elizabeth Dole will stage a successful campaign and eventually become the next American president.

For Rep. Cohen, her first priority for the future is to be re-elected. She also hopes to see more legislation passed that deals with education, women's issues, daycare and eldercare. The three key words to implement these changes in the future to her are "affordable, accessible and quality."

Schwarze mirrors Cohen's attirudes regarding education. Her wish is that there will be an equal playing field for all children, especially in terms of education. She also hopes that there will still be a safety net for older Americans in terms of Social Security and Medicare.

"We don't usually think of what it's like to be so near the end of our years, but we need to," Schwarze said.

Stein's wish is that the American public becomes more proactive in the voting process. He feels that the only way the public has a better chance of attaining their own per-

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"If people take the time to vote, we can decide what we want," Stein said, "and not let the politicians to decide what is best for us."

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by Julie Shallis news editor

A master's degree in education and government from Harvard, service under five United States presidents, cabinet positions, a position as secretary of transportation and an appointment as the 20th secretary of labor.

These are all qualities of a United States president. The only difference about this possible candidate is she is a woman.

Elizabeth Dole has been contemplating a run for president; at least that is what many are saying.

Dole is from Salisbury, N.C. and is a 1965 graduate of Harvard Law School. After serving eight years as the president of the American Red Cross, she stepped down, according to many, to run for the presidency.

Dole would have to go up against other possible candidates, such as Pat Buchanan, George W. Bush, Bob Doman, John Kasich, Alan Keyes, Al Gore and Bill Bradley.

If Dole runs for president, it would signify a tremendous opening or opportunity in politics, according to Dr.

James Hedtke, professor of history and political science.

"It changes the whole scene," Hedtke said. "It signifies women have reached a pinnacle in politics."

This would break the line of alJ-male presidents and would be open forever. The first is important in any line, according to Hedtke.

Although Dole has the credentials, it would take a lot for the public to recognize the presidential position with a woman, according to Janet Lohmann of the department of sociology.

Lohmann feels that a female vice president would be easier to accept.

Hedtke feels that a female vice president will happen first.

Before a woman was able to get to state government, they had to reach local government. It is a necessary step, according to Hedtke.

But would Dole be able to do the job as well as any man?

"Nothing would be different because she is a woman. It would be different because of who she is politically," Hedtke said. "Nothing would drastically change in our military. We would still have the strongest."

When any person reaches the presidency, they have to uphold certain standards, according to Lohmann.

"They would have to accept war as a part of the position," Lohmann said.

If our country was to put a woman in office, it would not be anything new to our world.

"There are plenty of countries photo obtained from Internet that have had female leaders, including Margaret Thatcher," Hedtke said. "Other countries would expect it to happen. They wouldn't say, 'boy they got

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there quickly.' They would be saying, 'what took them so long?"'

Lohmann also says that there have been a number of women who have held office globally.

"Gender is our issue in the United States, except for maybe in the Middle East," Lohmann said.

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EDITORIAL Individual concerns ,

Rumors abound that Elizabeth Dole, who recently stepped down from her post as President of the American Red Cross, is planning to run for presidency of the United States in the year 2000.

Obviously, just by the simple fact that she ·is a woman, this will have serious implications in the coming election if Dole does decide to run.

A woman has never been the president of our country. Other major powers of the world, like Great Britain, have had female leaders.

What makes us different? Perhaps we are worried about other countries' negative perceptions of us with a woman in charge. This notion can be proven false by the history of respectful treatment other female country rulers, such as Margaret Thatcher, have received across the globe.

Would there be a dramatic difference between a female running our country or a male leader? Some people believe that men are naturally more aggressive and business-minded politicians, therefore making them better suited to run our country.

On the other hand, there is also the idea that female politicians are more concerned with education, health and family issues. For instance, Dole is obviously interested with health matters, as was shown by her past stint as Red Cross President. But, even as president, if she was lacking in knowledge in the military and economic fields, there would always be others in her cabinet that could assist her.

With these considerations brought to the surface, the incorrect question to pose is whether or not we will ever witness a female president while we are still living. In actuality, the sex of our presidents does not matter.

What needs to be given our attention is what individual will serve our country as the best and most effective leader.

If our president is a woman, a man or even a hermaphrodite, it really does not have anything to do with what they can do for us as a leader. This editorial represents the combined views of the Loquitur's student editorial board. It does not represent the opinion of any one individual writer or any member of the faculty, staff or administration.

JULIE SHALLIS

Have you noticed the obsession with all the younger teens over musical groups?

Just the other day I was watching MTV and they bad 98 girls competing against each other to have the opportunity for the group 98 Degrees sing to them.

They were sledding down the snow on inflatable furniture, answering personal questions about the group, and to top it all off, walking down the catwalk in their most fashionable dress.

To me, this is crazy. To think that a bunch of kids are singing a song to me, which they don't even mean what they say personally to "that girl," does not excite me-today.

But back in sixth grade I would not give up that opportunity with the New Kids on the Block.

Yes, I am admitting to it!

I was completely obsessed with Joe, Jordan, Jon, Donnie and Danny.

I had all their cassettes, videos, pins, (even the huge

ones) shirts, sweatshirts, puzzles, posters, trading cards, key chains, shoelaces and sheets.

My wall was covered with any kind of photograph I could find with them on it.

You could not find a spot of paint on my wall.

In fact, I wrote to these kids and they wrote me back.

Well not really.

I received the generic letter every fan received, but I still held on to it faithfully.

I even remember how I begged my dad to get me tickets to their concert when they were in town.

He did; he bought three.

There was one for my friend, my dad and myself.

A week before the concert, my dad was laid off his job and sold the tickets.

I was devastated!

I cried for what seemed like forever and I thought I would never forgive my dad.

It was the worst thing you could do to a 10-year-old.

I sat down and wrote the New Kids a letter in hopes they would send me free tickets.

They didn't.

To this day I still tease my father.

He'll say, "Hey, you want to go to Boston?"

And I'll say, "Oh, like the time you promised to take me to the New Kids concert?"

It is something I will never let him forget, but he knows I really don't hold it against him.

It was tough times and I never did get to a New Kids concert.

I even became friends with other fans around the world through pen pal ads in teen magazines, like Bop.

My friend put an ad about how much she loved the group and she received so many letters that she gave some to me.

Still to this day I have a pen pal, Lisa, in Michigan.

We always make fun of how obsessed we were, but that is how we became friends.

"My favorite is Joe!" I would say, but there was never any competition because her favorite was Jordan, so it was okay.

I look back at this and think how sad all this seems, but also how normal it is.

With screaming fans in line for the Back Street Boys, 'N Sync and the Spice Girls they are fulfilling what every preteen needs: someone to look up to other than their friends and parents.

It's just like how preteen boys look up to sports stars like Michael Jordan.

By the way, Joe has a new song out and Jordan is touring with 'N Sync.

Although I probably won't be in line for those tickets.

JulieShallisis a juniormajoringin English/ communication.Sheis oneof Loquitur's newseditors.Shestillhasall of herNew Kids'cassettes,videos,pins,shirts,sweatshirts,puzzles,posters,tradingcards,key chains,shoelacesandsheets.

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JANICE FUNK source?"

If you were to open a newspaper to read the weather forecast for the upcoming days, would you believe that Sunday would be sunny, Monday cloudy and Tuesday rainy if the provider's name was "withheld at the request of the

If you were to go to the doctor and he were to ask that you not reveal his name as your primary physician when you go for a second opinion at a specialist, would you trust his judgement?

So how do you feel when you open the Loquitur and find that the names of authors of letters to the editor or the pieces in "Copping an Attitude" have been withheld at the request of those who wrote them?

The subject of citing authors or infonnants as "Anony-

mous" or completely withholding names has long been a controversial topic in journalism. Credible sources are an integral part of any story.

Newspapers, like any kind of mass media, are the lifeblood of the century.

They are the omnipresent informant. often the first and last word on what is happening and why it is important.

With such responsibilities, it is imperative that newspapers provide readers with the most complete story, with the most dependable sources.

When authors or sources withhold their names from their work, it can generally be inferred that the author is loath to take credit for their work or views for one of two reasons; they are unable to support their claims or judgements with hard evidence, or they are unwilling to take credit for an unpopular idea, afraid of the repercussions.

As a writer for the Loquitur, it is hard for me to imagine not taking credit for my work, but then again, I have never dealt with a controversial topic, one which may raise conflicts or unrest.

But let me put myself in such a position for a moment.

If I felt so strongly about a topic that I was moved to write about it, I would feel that I should take credit for my view. That is how symbols and heroes are developed.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

When Thomas Jefferson took credit for writing the Declaration of Independence, he became a symbol of American freedom and courage in the face of the ultimate opponent.

When the signers of that declaration signed their names, they did not sign "Anonymous." They were proud to sign their full names to guarantee their liberty.

A letter to the editor may not necessarily be a declara- ·tion of independence from the tyranny of Cabrini authority. ~ore often than not, it is a letter from a student who is unhappy with a new rule or a slight on the part of either the newspaper or the administration.

But these letters are important because they remind us on the newspaper staff that the normally lethargic Cabrini community has a pulse. enabling blood to reach the brain. Even more importantly, they are almost self-promotional in nature.

The names printed underneath those letters read like a ·'Who's Who" on campus, not for the number of activities in which the authors are involved, or the sports they play, but for their willingness to take the lead.

JaniceFunkis a sophomoremajoringin English/communication. Sheis theassistantmanagingeditorof Loquitur.Sheoriginally askedthathernamebe leftoffof thiscolumn,butweconvinced herotherwise.

Tips for a better graduation ceremony

To the Editor, How about that, the Senior Class will be able to graduate on the mansion lawn!

It would seem the seniors, with all their hard work and perseverance, were able to win the debate and battle over the non-democratic Dean and President regarding this highly momentous occasion.

Hold your horses, seniors.

The only reason "we" won was not because of any one debate or petition or the combination of such, though Dean Bonfiglio would have you think so, as he stated, "We appreciate the input of the senior class officers and other students concerned about the issue." What a joke.

The only reason is because of the possibility of being fined from a violation of the fire code policy, nothing else.

Bill:

So please do not patronize us with these empty "thanks,'' Dean Bonfiglio. In the end it was the chance of Cabrini College losing their precious money that changed President Iadarola's mind, not the senior class.

But I am sure I speak for most seniors when I say we'll take it any way we can get it.

But don't play us for idiots by making us feel as though it was any influence on "our" part that had anything to do with graduation. Since we are speaking of graduation, President Iadarola, I have a few suggestions to make this joyous occasion so much more relaxing.

1. How about a bottle of water under each graduate's and each faculty member's chair to quench any thirst that may arise?

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(other schools in the region do so whether inside or out.)

2. Supplying some means of fluids to family members or making it be BYOB, whereas family members bring a cooler of their favorite cold beverages. Again, regional schools partake of this function.

3. Making it reasonably easy for the elderly or handicapped persons to make their way to the back part of the lawn.

4. Setting up a canopy to cover the graduates and faculty members (it is a known fact, it becomes unbearable for all to sit for numerous hours with the sun bearing down).

I feel these are reasonable requests. Nothing stated is extraordinary in nature or statue. Most or all regional and local colleges already do or are supplying the same.

Hey, if you are worried about costs for the water or beverages supplied to family members, what easier way for the first-year students, sophomore, or Junior classes to make money than to sell the beverages before the commencement of graduation?

As for the one parking tickets, with over three family members coming to watch me graduate, well, I have that covered. They are coming in a Winnebago.

Thankfully leaving, Jared Schierbaum

Senior

P.S. How on earth do you plan to have graduation in the Dixon Center next year, if the junior class is larger?

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I always thought the school was cheap, and wondered why we never got things that we wanted. I always wondered where all this money that we give the school goes. Well, I cannot answer that question, because I have no clue, but I'm sure it goes somewhere.

Philadelphia 76ers renting out the Dixon Center for a practice arena, that I thought this whole building was going to be a problem.

So far, it seems as though there have been more problems than people imagined.

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school. Sure, it's for the students

As far as money goes, you must figure that a great amount of it goes to the beautification of the J

Inever thought th~t :-W,asthe to be able to walk around the earntype of person that ould pus and enjoy the campus as the complain a lot, at least weather starts to get nicer. Sure, complain about things that were they make it look nicer so that the not that important. I try to talk families that come to the campus about things that are important to on the weekends to visit with their us as a community, and some- sons and daughters can admire times just personal things. how the school has really taken

One thing that really gets me pride in making the landscape and angry is the way the school treats appearance of the campus nice. its students. It always seems as So why were they so deterthough we are just given the run- mined to have the graduation in around. Actually, we are given the the Dixon Center? Why did they run-around, and the school thinks want the community to squeeze that what they say is the truth. into Cabrini's own "money trap,"

It gets me really steamed that the Dixon Center? I mean, the the school gives us the run- building is really beautiful and a around. First, the whole thing definite plus to the campus. I love with the graduation. I think that the place. there is no reason why the school Well, I should really rephrase should have taken so long to de- that, because I spend lots of time cide to have the graduation out- in the lobby of the Dixon Center side. I think that there is no reason trying to get into the squash courts for the school to have taken so to try to get some time to play long to change their minds. The basketball. Actually, I think that school should have changed its Dr. Verde, the guy who is in stance as soon as the students said charge of the Dixon Center, has they did not want graduation in definitely developed into a real the Dixon Center. It should not administration team player. You have been sat on for such a long know the kind of person who only time. look out for his kind: the ones

I think that a big problem lies who make all the money, the ones in the principles here at Cabrini. who forget the little people all the We, the students, figure that we time. should get whatever we want at all I always thought that the Dixon times. All in all, I feel that this is Center was going to be a really a half-truth. We are entitled to a good thing for the school. Unforlot of things, but do we really de- tunately, it was when the school serve all we want? started to talk about the idea of the

The school, which does not seem to like to plan things out-usually because they are so far behind on everything anyway-has gone on along with the president. I mean, it is like President Iadarola has gotten a new toy, the Dixon Center, and has to show it off to everybody.

Like they care. I'm tired of caring about the Dixon Center, because it is old news. It does not interest me anymore. You would kind of figure that it does not interest the whole world either.

I think the school is constantly so busy worrying about their selfimage that they are forgetting the little people, and those are the ones that matter the most.

My father always told me that you have to stand up for what you believe in, and that you should never get bullied around. He also told me that for every company to work well, you need to take care of the people that make it work.

It does not surprise me that the students at the school care so little about what the school looks like. It does not surprise me that the students break things on campus, because the school does not care about us. The Dixon Center impressed us for a couple of months. Now it's time to try something new that will bring our loyalty back to you.

JoeElliottis a juniormajoringin English/ communication.Heis theperspectives editorof Loquitur.He'splanning a sit-in onthesquashcourtsto keepthosemean oldAgnesIrwinSchoolgirtsaway.

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To Campus Ministry for providing the community with the celebration of Fat Tuesday. And to the three guys who played music, even though there were not too many people in attendance.

To Dr. Verde, for always renting out the Dixon Center to other schools. At least he is keeping with Cabrini tradition: not caring about the students' needs.

To the administration, for finally realizing that they have to do what the students ask, especially because the students make the school functions work.

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Cavs' defense clamps down for win

by Brian O'Connell assistant sports editor

Defense was key as the men's basketball team defeated the Alvemia College Crusaders, 62-58, at the Dixon Center in the last home game of the regular season.

The game, played on Saturday, Feb. 13, was especially sweet for seniors Ty Ross, Derrick Grayson, Roman Gabriel and Bill Gibson as they played their final regular season game at the Dixon Center.

Senior forward Cory Miller did not dress due to injury.

The game started with strong defense by the Cavs forcing turnovers and scoring on fast breaks.

However, Cabrini had problems of its own. Alvemia forced Cabrini to turn the ball over which led to some fast break points.

The first half was very close, with Cabrini enjoying its largest lead at 23-18. Cabrini was able to take the lead with some free throws by junior Tim Anderlonis, who finished the game with 16 points to lead the Cavs. The strong defense carried through the remainder of the first half, with Cabrini holding a 29-28 edge. The team looked very frustrated as they headed for the locker room wishing they had a larger lead.

"We played man-to-man defense most of the time, but it was not as successful as it was in the past against Alvemia," said head coach

JohnDzik:.

Alvemia led the turnovers with 11 while Cabrini coughed the ball up eight times in the first half. Cabrini out-rebounded the Crusaders 22-19. "Our offense struggled, but you had to give credit to Alvemia's defense," said Dzik.

Alvemia came out of the locker room looking like a different team. Down 29-28, the Crusaders went on an 8-4 run to claim a 3633 lead. The momentum started to shift towards AJvemia's direction, which forced Dzik:to take a time-out and gather his players together.

The defense by the Cavs was not as strong and the Crusaders found ways to get the ball inside, penetrating the openings of the Cabrini defense. Alvernia enjoyed its biggest lead of the game at 54-49 with 4:40 left in the game.

The Cavs then responded with a 7-0 run to take a 56-54 lead with 2:59 remaining. The run was capped off by last-second shots by sophomores Tyquine Wilson and Tramaine White. The 7-0 run forced AJvemia coach Jack McCloskey to take a time-out. The crowd responded to Cabrini's comeback, as they rose to their feet to applaud.

After the timeout, the Cavs took care of the ball and denied the Crusaders of any comeback they had in mind to win the game. The Cavs made their free throws down the stretch, escaping with the 62-58 victory.

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photo by Sophomore Tyquine Wilson lays the ball up for a score in the Gav's win over Alvernia.

''When we were down, we knew we needed to score, so I called a time-out and set a play up for Tun Anderlonis to score and Jim Mc-

Tamney as our second optio~ Scoring in double figures f~was junior Tnn Anderlonis who led the way with a game-high 16 points. Junior Jim McTamney finished with 14 points.

For Alvemia, Justin Armstrong and Drew Gosseaux finished with 13 points apiece. Joe Grey downed 11 points and Lonnie Walker pitched in with 10 points.

The Cavs remain in sole possession of second place in the PAC with an 11-4 record and 17-6 overall. Alvemia fell to 9-5 in the PAC, are even at 11-11 overall and are now tied for third place with Neumann College.

Cabrini closes out its season at Marywood on February 17. The Cavs will begin their run for anothe title against Eastern this Satur ~20 at the Dixon Center at :OOp.m.

UPNEXT... • PAC PLAYOFFS '; ,. •

Cabrini Cavaliers vs. Eastern Eagles

Saturday,Feb. 20

Time: 7 p.m.

Location:Dixon Center

Free Admission with Student l.D.

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Posse nears 2,000 as Lady Cavs pound Wesley

by Ron D'Orazio sports editor

Senior center Melissa Posse scored 25 points and pulled down 11 rebounds in the Lady Cavaliers' 67-49 victory over Wesley College in a Pennsylvania Athletic Conference match. Posse's 25 points pulled her to within 12 points of 2,000 for her career.

If Posse, who has two regular season games remaining before the playoffs, scores the 12, she would be the first player to hit ¢at plateau in Cabrini's basketball history.

•Coming in to the game on Monday, Feb.15, Posse needed 37 points for the milestone. After a 31-point performance in last Saturday's game against Alvemia, the idea of accomplishing the feat during the Wesley game was not inconceivable.

Before the game, coach Dan Welde made a speech in tribute to Posse's contributions to the team.

Posse is the only senior on the team and would play at home in the postseason only if the Lady Cavs finished in the top two spots in the division.

With an energetic crowd behind them, the Lady Cavs shook off a slow offensive start to take control of the game as half-time rolled around. The score at half-time, 3119, was quickly increased in the first few minutes of the second half. The Lady Cavs went on a 25-9 run in the first lOminutes of

First-year forward Erin Crawford leaps past two Wesley defenders for a bucket during the Lady Cavs' win.

the half to virtually close out the contest in their favor.

One event during the contest that seemed to spark the Lady Cavs was a shoving incident under the basket. A foul was assessed to Alonda Tate, a first-year forward for Wesley, for hitting first-year forward Mary Ellen Murphy while they were under the basket.

Lady Cavs coach Dan Welde and Wesley head coach Michelle Stabley had a discussion on the matter at the end of the half.

Coach Stabley said that she wanted to make sure that she saw "eye to eye" with Welde on the what happened in the low post.

After the incident, the Lady Cavs started to focus their offense. First-year student Erin Crawford hit two consecutive three pointers to enlarge the Lady Cavs' lead before the half ended.

Posse came out in the second half with eight points. She was followed by Murphy, who had six first-half points.

First-year student Erin Crawford and junior Jackie Pierangeli were tied for the team lead in assists with three.

With the crowd and her team showing their support, Posse started the second half needing 29 points for the accomplishment.

Posse scored 17 points in the first 10 minutes of the second half as the Lady Cavs jacked up their lead.

Suddenly, the 2,000 point barrier was in reach, as she needed 12 points in the final 10 minutes.

With just over nine minutes left to go in the game, Posse was whistled for her fifth foul. Unfortunately, five fouls means the end of the game for a college player.

The crowd stood to cheer Posse and give the referees a light-hearted show of disap-

proval.

The Lady Cavs, who were on the bench at that point, continued to wave signs and cheer in support of Posse.

Posse said that she was happy with the crowd turnout at the game and that her team showed great support.

In terms of the game being her last one at home, Posse said that she felt sad and will miss basketball and the team.

As for her accomplishment, Posse said, "It's nice to be able to score 2,000 but I really want to win the championship before I leave, and we have the team to do it."

UP NEXT...

• Cabrini Lady Cavaliers vs. Holy Family College

Saturday,Feb. 20

Time:8 p.m.

Location:Holy Family

Trainer enjoying her time helping athletes

by Nick Luchko Certified Athletic Trainer.

staff writer

Before coming to Cabrini, Morrisette worked at the United States Field Hockey Camp as a trainer. She also worked locally for the Junior Flyers at all of their home games. 1

Yes, Cabrini we do have one, although many here might r be under the impression that we have only a "trainer.'' However, like most in her field, Aimee Morrisette likes to be called a "Certified Athletic Trainer.''

The graduate of Temple University, who majored in athletic training, is finishing up her first year at Cabrini and has enjoyed her time so far.

"I love al Cabrini's athle es. They are very respectful and kind," says

At first, Morri 1d not even know that she was coming to Cabrini. She was working at Bryn Mawr Sports Medicine when Cabrini called. This is not unusual, except for the fact that it was a week before Cabrini ·s sports camps opened in August.

When you venture to a Cabrini sporting event, you will take notice of Morrisette, usually helping out a player who has a severe injury or a cramp. Her worst injury was "a dislocated patella" and her stupidest were "weekend injuries from non-athletic events," she said.

Her job duties consist of not only going to games, but injury prevention, care for all Cabrini athletes and rehab. Students from all sports, including basketball, lacrosse and soccer, go to Morrisette when they are injured.

However, her greatest accomplishment was probably when she was selected to be a medical volunteer at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Ga. She worked mainly with the gold medal Women's Basketball team

After working with Division I athletes. she sees a real difference in the different levels of athletes in colleges. "Athletes in Division I schools are on scholarship. It is their job to play," said Morrisette. '"Here at Cabrini it's different. The players are not on scholarship. They have fun when they play their sports."

For those of you out there that are thinking of being a Certified Athletic ~er, Morrisette said, "It's a job you have to think about_~ very stressful at times. There are long hours and you're the first to come and the last to leave.''

Many people also feel that you must be an athlete if you are involved in this field. This is not true. because Morrisette has never participated in athletics.

The future of Aimee Morrisette is wide open. She looks to go back to school to further her education. She also is engaged and plans to get married on Oct. 23.

She has enjoyed her time so far at Cabrini and said that the athletes have never been in better shape.

photo by Jim Snook

photo by Jim Snook

Aimee Morrisette, a certified athletic trainer, came to Cabrini in the summer of 1998. Morrisette is current/Ys ly in charge of caring for the athletes' injuries.

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Melissa Posse's playing years have led up to a single achievement: a

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Commentaryby Ron D'Orazio ,r--t ,t sports editor

v For most of us earth people, there are nine-and-half months left until we reach 2000. In senior Melissa Posse's case, she may get to 2000 a good deal quicker.

Posse, a forward on the women's basketball team, is on pace to score 2,000 points in her college career.

If she reaches that milestone, Posse would become the first player in the college's history to accomplish that feat.

Imagine that-2,000 points in a four-year span. Sure, there are others who have ac-

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your hat just because it is such a rarity. all of the years of Division III basketbalY, not even thirty players have hit that marK. sse has averaged over 20 • s per game in her ears ere. I would be hard-pressed to think of any other basketball player to have that high of any average.

As many of you know, much of the focus of winter sports here at Cabrini is directed towards the men's basketball program. I am not saying this with any disrespect to the players or head coach John Dzik. They have been a great team throughout Cabrini history and are six-time Pennsylvania Athletic Conference champs.

The fact is they are probably the most talked-about team and their games draw the most fans on a regular basis. With that in mind, Posse's feat stands out all the more. The accomplishment helps to shine the spotlight on a well-deserved Lady Cavaliers team. As Posse told me herself, the team has the best depth and bench strength since she has been here and has a great chance win the title this season.

The Lady Cavaliers are currently the top seed in the PAC's southern division with a 14-1 record.

The men's team is 11-4 in the PAC and in the second playoff spot.

The success of teams in the regular season might be a bridge to a double championship.

If the Lady Cavs win the PAC, it will cap off an amazing year for the team and an up and down year for Posse.

During the early stretch of games in the season, Posse was below her scoring standards until a game at the end of January, when she scored 31

Iand currently ranks Posse at 13th on the all-time Division ill list. By the end of the season, Posse will have most certainly moved into the top 10.

The school has seen many stars, including recent ones like Billy Carr and Mary Kate Fannon.

Now there is Posse, who with all of her accomplishments, wants to add a championship to her resume.

Surrounded by a team with great, young talent, the title is in reach. Whatever happens in the postseason, Posse has made her mark on Cabrini, a mark that should be i;emembered for a long time.

• Leading scorer in Cabrinibasketball history

• Leading rebounder in Cabrini basketball history

• 13th place on the NCAA's Division ill career rebounding list

• 12th place on the NCAA's Division ill career field goal percentage list

• 1\vo-time team MVP

• Seventh Lady Cavalier in history to reach 1,000 point plateau

t• Six-time PAC player of the week selection

• 1\vo-time PAC Academic Honor Roll selection

• Five-timeECAC Southern Region player of the week selection

• Has led Cabrini to a record of 72-27 in her four-year span

points in a single game. The game seemed to rum her season around and she has averaged over 20 points since then.

Posse's career has been nothing short of exceptional. She not only leads the school in all-time scoring, but Posse has over 1,200 rebounds in her career. That number tops the all-time rebounding list at Cabrini

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Career Points

3,171-Jeannie Demers, Buena Vista University, 1984-87

Season Points

891-Jeannie Demers, Buena Vista University, 1987

Single Game Points

61-Ann Gilbert, Oberlin vs. Allegheny, Feb. 6, 1991

Rebounds Per Gatne

35-Terry Cole, Rutgers-Camden vs. Rowan, Jan. 13, 1983

Rebounds Per Season

579-Carla Gadsden, New Jersey City, 1982

Rebounds Per Career ""

1,419-Arlene Eagan, Buffalo State, 1988-91

MELISSA POSSE CAREER TIMELINE -1~~5 -1~0, ·J2J03

Melissa Posse is closing in on the 2000-point plateau in women's basketball. Find out her career achievements inside as she gets set to end her Cabrini College career as the only player, male or female, to reach that mark.

Thursday, February 18, 1999

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The men's basketball team beat Alvernia 62-58 with old-fashioned defense in an important PAC win.

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