March 18, 1999 issue 20 Loquitur

According to a recent survey, the cooperative education program has proven its worth to current students and aided in the launching of the careers of recent graduates. Dr. Robert Bonfiglio, vice president of student development, and Nancy Hutchison, director of co-op education and career services, provided some insight on the program. Story on page 2.

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Co-facilitators put in a lot of their time to help others. Only after going through a training process, though, can they extend their skills to others in need of help.

Story on page 4.

Now through May 9 at The Academy of Natural Sciences, all questions about snakes can be answered during "Snakes Alive". Details on page 7.

Grads: co-op, career services fulfill needs

According to a recent survey of Cabrini graduates, the cooperative education and career services department has left them more satisfied than students at other colleges. Dr. Robert Bonfiglio, vice president for student development, and Nancy Hutchison, director of co-op education and career services, attribute this to the accessibility and the proactive approach of the services.

by Adam Greenberg assistant a&e editor

Cabrini's g cooperative education and career services department, as well as its high rate of job placement, are more than satisfying students.

According to a recent survey, Cabrini graduates indicated that they were "very satisfied or satisfied," to a greater degree than students from other colleges.

Dr. Robert Bonfiglio, vice president for student development, said that the survey was administered by the Higher Education Institute of UCLA and that Cabrini was part of a comparison group of 33 four-year Catholic colleges.

Participants from Cabrini consisted of 101 graduates, 57 of whom also participated in a similar first-year student survey, according to Bonfiglio.

He said that by analyzing trends that appear in several different surveys, certain conclusions can be drawn.

In this case, Bonfiglio said that the substantially higher marks that Cabrini received relate to the college's size.

Career services and advising are

co-op education and career services, said that this survey is an accurate reflection of students' happiness with the counseling services provided.

In her four years at Cabrini, 93 percent of students have obtained job placement within six months of graduation, according to Hutchison.

"No other colleges in the immediate area have a formal co-op office," she said.

-Nancy Hutchison Director of Co-op Education and Career Services

more accessible because of the small number of students, he said.

He also stated that these results indicate that Cabrini is fulfilling its commitment to giving personal attention to students.

"It distinguishes us from many other colleges," Bonfiglio said.

Nancy Hutchison, director of

The reason Cabrini's career counseling and advising services are so successful is because of a proactive approach, according to Hutchison.

She said that there is an emphasis on outreach in order to make students aware of everything that is available to them.

This includes programming in the residence balls, interviews on the campus radio station and visits to classes.

Hutchison said that co-ops and career services have thrived in recent years because of this in-

creased visibility, as well as easier access.

Until 1994, the co-op office and career services were two separate offices.

That year they were integrated, providing more opportunities for students at one location.

Consistent outreach and a "wonderful faculty" combine to help produce students who are wellqualified for employment, according to Hutchison.

"All the pieces come together and work as one," she said.

Graduation seating not as limited as thought

by Benjamin Lunn assistant news editor

Graduation. Few words spoke o campus have inspired s h heat debate.

Ho ever, from the pers ective of this ear's senior clas the de-

They ory, but some m a hollow victory w seating. But some t that hollow?

As any s you, graduation will Id outside behind the ansion.

Also,liy senior ca~ell you, each gra ate has been •ted to three ti ets for friends an family~~e b:r:~striction could undo tedly tum this day of joy into

a ay of sadness for the many rel-

\ Q.,(>.., atives who can not attend. V \J[~knownst to many, howev-

er, the three seats are not the endall and be-all of those that can attend.

Dr. Robert Bonfiglio, vice president for student development, as well as Senior Class President Colleen Murphy, feels that the students are overreacting.

Although the seating has been restricted to three seats, the campus is an open one, and people cannot be prevented from walking on.

Any one of the local residents walking their dog is evidence to this.

"If [relatives] cared to bring a lawn chair, they could," Bonfiglio said. "Frankly, I don't know how they'd see, but we couldn't stop them from coming."

Murphy was never worried about the three tickets, and stresses that those tickets are not the only people that can attend. They are just the people guaranteed a

seat in front.

For those still worried, Murphy wants to remind the senior class

simple multiplication and division.

There is a specified area in which people can sit, and each chair takes a certain amount of space.

Therefore, the number of rows and columns was multiplied, and the number of total seats available came out to around 1,500. Then came the division.

"There are about 500 graduates, hence three tickets per graduate," Bonfiglio said.

Dr. Robert Bonfiglio, vice president for student development

that the Baccalaureate Mass is unlimited.

The number of tickets allotted each graduate was achieved by

Bonfiglio said that there are other areas for seats to be placed, but vision or hearing would be impaired by trees and other obstructions.

"In my opinion, they are not likely to see or hear commencement," Bonfiglio said.

Parking on campus is a problem for students already, but with relatives and the cars they will bring, what will happen at the ceremo-

ny?

The administration is encouraging everyone to carpool and park at the Valley Forge Military Academy.

He concedes that if they do decide to park here anyway, the college will just have to deal with it. Sometimes, a step back must be taken and the question "Why?" must be asked.

Graduation had been held outside for dozens of previous classes, so why is the location of graduation suddenly an issue?

In response, Bonfiglio said, "There never was a Dixon Center until April. There never was another viable option before."

For the future classes, a final decision will have to be made. At some point, the graduating class will not fit behind the mansion. When that happens, this decision will have to be made.

"All the pieces come together and work as one."

photo by Karin Letcher

Senior Matt Kaiser works at his co-op in sports science at Graduate Hospital in Wayne.

"If [relatives] cared to bring a lawn chair, they could. Frankly, I don't know how they'd see, but we couldn't stop them from coming."

Xavier Hall takes action after another fire

Last Thursday night there was another fire in Xavier Hall. A pile of clothes was set on fire, prompting officials to call the blaze suspicious. Due to these incidents, there will no longer be overnight guests until the end of the semester and other actions are still being discussed. An investigation is being conducted.

by Benjamin Lunn assistant news editor

The fourth in a string of suspicious fires in Xavier Han was ignited sometime between 11:28 p.m. and 11:35 p.m. on Thursday, according to Public Safety.

As of yet, no suspects have been named.

Just after 11:30 p.m., resident assistant Neel Daphtary found a pile of laundry on fire in the Upper South laundry room.

The pile of unwashed clothes was sitting on a wooden shelf that was anchored into the wall just inside the doorway.

When the alarm went off, the public safety officer on duty in Xavier, Richard Scattergood, checked the enunciator panel to

find the disturbance, and ran down the hallway towards the incident.

When he arrived at the scene, RAs Nick Luchko and Daphtary were already at the scene.

Immediately, Luchko handed a dry-chemical fire extinguisher to Scattergood.

As the extinguisher smoke mixed with the smoke of ashes that remained and billowed out into the hallway, backup was called.

Along with other public safety officers, Radnor's police and fire departments also were called.

When Fire Department Deputy Chief Kelly arrived at the scene, the situation was already well in control.-

"Everyone was out and the area

was isolated. Everything was honky-dory," Kelly said. He ventilated the area and then investigated the fire. He found

"suspicious."

The common feeling is that this is not an isolated incident.

There has been an ongoing investigation into the cause of the fues since the second incident on Nov. 24. 1998.

Other fires have cropped up throughout the school year, most recently resulting in a new "no smoking" policy in the dorm.

Chief Kelly, deputy, Radnor Fire Department

that there was no discernible natural cause for its origin. This, in conjunction with the events of previous weeks, gave cause for Kelly to deem the fire

Public Safety believes that this fire was intentionally set, and assures that they are still conducting the ongoing investigation into the possible arson.

There are a few leads, and some evidence was found.

Public safety officer Chris Feder believes that, "If any evidence will lead us to the arsonist, this will."

When asked about this latest fire, Scattergood said in all modesty, "It is our department's duty to protect the students. If that calls for putting out a fue, then that's what I'll do."

He feels that it is only in the students' best interests to stop the arson.

As of Tuesday, overnight guests have been done away with until the end of the semester.

That policy has been enacted by John Osborne and can change if the arsonist is found.

Feder is sorry that it had to come to this.

However, he is hopeful that this will work out in the end. Anyone with any infonnation is strongly encouraged to speak with public safety, Osborne or any RA.

Destruction running rampant in dorms

Dixon House, the Cabrini Apartment Complex and Xavier Hall are the most heavily damaged buildings so far this year. The damages range from petty trash in the hallways to broken windows, chairs and railings and serious fires.

by Megan Zustra copy editor

Misplaced feces and laundry room fires are among the forms of residence hall destruction that have occurred during the present school year.

When students submit their $250 housing deposit at the beginning of the semester, they rarely think of how much will be returned to them a year later.

According to senior Gavin Mirigliani, one of the resident assistants in the Dixon House, also known as house two, great amounts of destruction have been enacted on the building this year.

Two broken chairs have resulted from students jumping over the railing on the upper floor and onto the chairs on the first floor below.

Other broken items in house two include a kicked-in railings in the back stairwell.

The bottom pane of glass on the door at the back entrance to the house was also broken earlier in

the year.

Mirigliani also cited three other incidents that were deemed damage to the house and will result in lower housing deposit returns for the residents of the house.

appropriate places.

The first incident, which occurred about a month ago, was in the stairwell that leads out to Maguire House, or house one, and the second, which occurred just this past weekend, was in a shower stall on the first floor.

Junior Steve Pyle, a Dixon House resident, commented on the situations mentioned.

"I think people should take responsibility for their actions so the rest of us don't have to pay." he said. "It's a crying shame."

The Cabrini Apartment Complex, which is only three semesters old, has also been a major target for destruction.

The window in the front stairwell between the first and second floors was broken earlier in the year. It has since been fixed, but the screen is now bent.

Other destruction to the building includes stolen lounge furniture-all of which has since been

returned-and a stain on the third floor hallway carpet during spring break.

Xavier Hall is the only other building with significant damages. Four fires have been reported, the most recent occurring this past weekend.

Trash cans were found overturned in a bathroom on the second floor.

The trash was mostly in the shower, as well as in the remainder of the bathroom.

Also, on two separate occasions, feces has been found in in-

Weekends have proven to be destructive for the building, as students and others leave remnants of beer bottles, cans, cigarette butts and other trash in the common areas of the building.

Also, according to many residents, a false fire alarm is almost guaranteed on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday night.

"Everyone was out, and the area was isolated. Everything was honky-dory."

"I think people should take responsibility for their actions so the rest of us don't have to pay. It's a crying shame."

Steve Pyle, junior Dixon House resident

photo by Jim Snook

These damaged chairs in the Dixon House demonstrate some of the destruction that has occurred throughout the residence halls this year.

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CAP: success of Superthon shows community cares

by Nick Luchko pected."

staff writer This year, CAP decided to collect clothes

Mounds of boxes and bags of clothes filled the entrance of Founders Hall on Saturday, March 13 as the Campus Activities and Programming Board continued a Cabrini tradition with this year's rendition of Superthon weekend.

'..Tm so amazed that in such short notice how big the outcome is," said CAP co-chair Jen Reither. "This is double of what we ex-

for the homeless and for those in shelters.

According to Tricia Arnold, CAP chair, rather than give to a large organization like years past, the board wanted to help a smaller one so that the students could have hands-on experience.

"When the organizations give out the clothes to the homeless or shelters, we are going to go down and help them out," Arnold said.

Cabrini students and families have provided the clothes that are donated to the drive.

The Children's School also donated some clothes, and the community was asked to help as well.

Along with the clothing drive aspect of Superthon, CAP is raising money for a fellow alum.

Gerald Winters, the father of graduate Jeff Winters, was involved in an accident in November and is now a quadriplegic. Because of his large medical bills, CAP is raising money all this month for this special cause. ~~//4~

Doug eider, ho works for facilities, first broug e condition o~ Winters to the attention of CAP.

"We felt that this year we wanted to bring the campus community into doing something that would make us all feel like we were making a difference," Arnold said.

CAP already has had a great start in raising money, selling Blow Pops and carnations for St. Patrick's day.

"We sold over twice of what was expected during the carnation sale," Reither said.

Joining CAP in helping the Winters family during this time of need is 89.1 WYBFFM, The Edge, the campus radio station.

All this month, WYBF will be offering a program called "Good Deed for the Day."

pus community, such as students and teachers, perform a special deed for another person.

People donate a dollar and choose whom they would like to do something with. There will be a drawing and the person whose name is chosen will win. This will be going on for a month.

Tune into the Edge or look for signs around campus as to who is doing what.

Both Arnold and Reither feel that this Superthon has been a success so far.

'There has been more effort and more contributions from everyone," said Arnold.

'There have been so many people giving to a good cause," Reither said. "It's so generous."

Crystal Davis, a first-year student and CAP member, is happy so far with her first Superthon.

"This is a good thing to do and helps a lot of people who are less fortunate than us," she said.

All throughout the month of March, CAP will be taking donations of clothing and money for the Winters family.

Clothing can be placed in the boxes located throughout the campus.

These bags of clothing werecollected by the Cabrini community and delivered to the homeless in Philadelphia as part of the CAP board's Superthon.

This program's premise is to have a variety of different people throughout the cam-

Money can be given to Emma Legge in Student Activities or can be placed in cans that are with the Resident Assistants. "So many people giving to such a good cause truly shows how much the Cabrini community cares about others," Reither said.

Co-facilitators help advise first-year students

According to Janet Shoemaker, director of freshmen advi~s, co-facilitators are extremely important to the overall adjustment of first-year students, but they do not take the place of the advisers.

by Shanna Fanelli

,. 4 .,.o~ssistant features editor

1 4 1r,l~ J - I '\, ~e co-facilitator program at Cabrini ,r College is designed to aid first-year students with the academic and social adjustments that come with the first year of college.

A co-facilitator is someone who not only assists a first-year student adviser in a success seminar, but also serves as a role model and works with students in the seminars.

"I can't stress how important co-facilitators are to the academic and social adjustment success to first-year students," said Janet Shoemaker, director of first-year student advisers.

As with any leadership role, responsibilities abound with the participation. Orientation counseling in the spring, leadership camp in the summer, and meetings, as well as a genuine desire to help others, are qualities a facilitator needs to possess.

Training is provided for handling group dynamics as well as first-year student concerns.

The purpose of having a co-facilitator is not only to be a role model, but also someone who may be more approachable than the adviser.

"Co-facilitators don't take the place of the advisers," Shoemaker said. "But I feel they may be able to communicate better."

This serves as the link for being there for first-year students.

"They were in our position before, so they understand more and give us better advice," said Erika Scheifele, a first-year student.

Being a co-facilitator is a voluntary program. Anyone interested should go to the Student Development office.

"They were always someone you knew you could rely on,"' said Heather King, a sophomore. "You could always count on them to say hi and make you feel welcome."

photo by Jim Snook

photo by Jim Snook

Junior Chad May, Janet Shoemaker, director of first-year student advisers, and junior Jen Reither meet to discuss the co-facilitator program.

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3/9 Intel reaches tentative agreement with FTC

The Intel Corporation, which produces microchips, has been battling allegations that it used illegal methods to bully rivals and maintain its position of power in the technological industry. They have now reached a tentative " agreement with federal reguCongress approved legislation yesterday giving local • schools more flexibility in spending government dollars

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lators to settle the matter. for programs assisting needy pupils, but rejected President Clinton's bid to add $11 billion to hire new teachers and cut class sizes.

Honors students to present work

Anne C. Miller

assistant managing editor

Cabrini has some honorable scholars in its midst-19 to be exact.

These students, including seniors Maria Cole, Judy Leahy, Vicki Maumus, Kelly Macnamara, Kelly Gallagher, Jan Campbell, Melissa Lessig, Bridget Egan and Emily Mercer, juniors Lisa Maiorano, Jennifer Shrader and Lori DiStefano, sophomores Roberta Trembley and Rebecca Baish and first-year students Patty Boerkel, April Matthews, Allison Colantonio, Christopher Patrick Swift and Francis J. Caracino, were invited to the Southeast Consortium of Higher Education's Honors Program Conference.

Students will be participating in the event on March 20, 1999 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and presenting their scholarly work. ' The program is designed to honor area collegiate honor students.

'Tm very happy with the student response and proud of the depth and variety of papers," said Dr. Joseph Romano, director of the honor society.

The conference will consist of keynote speaker Mary Ellen Withrow, treasurer of the United States, on The Role of Higher Education in Leadership and Public Services.

Following Withrow's lecture, each student will stage a 10 minute presentation that will feature student research, creative writing, music or art.

A session is then scheduled for student responses and discussion.

Other schools attending include Beaver, Chestnut Hill, Gwynedd-Mercy, Holy Family, Immaculata, Neumann and Rosemont Colleges.

However, Romano was ecstatic to comment that Cabrini has twice as many participants than all the other colleges.

Romano was notified of the conference and responded by informing the faculty, administration and about 60 honor students.

Interested students submitted a research paper or essay, which was then judged by members of SEPCHE.

Accepted papers and their authors then qualified to attend the conference and present their theses.

"I was surprised and proud of Cabrini's overwhelming response," Romano said, who encourages other students and faculty to attend.

"We would really like to show some support for our participating scholars," Romano said.

Non-participating students interested in attending can contact Romano at 902-8103 for more information and details.

Students must register to secure a seat at the conference.

In addition, a free continental breakfast and lunch will be served.

Registration can be completed via the Internet at rschant4@immaculata.edu or through Romano.

3/13 NATO adds 3 members

NATO welcomed Hungary, Poland, and the Czech Republic as new members yesterday in a ceremony commemorating the alliance's rough beginnings almost 50 years ago.

3/11 U.S. companies reports low profits in China

American companies have placed billions of dollars into China seeking monumental profits and to decrease competition. According to a Commerce Department report, profits are scarce.

-Melissa Lessig

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Shakespeare's works captivate audiences, from stage to screen

by Adam Greenberg assistant a&e editor

"Shakespeare in Love" is the dominant film heading into this year's Academy Awards.

The romantic comedy, which imagines the legendary William Shakespeare experiencing writer's block, surprised many by trumping Steven Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan" with 13 nominations, compared to the war epic's 11.

The swell in Shakespeare's cinematic popularity started with 1996's successful, modem take on "Romeo and Juliet," which starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. Now, with "Shakespeare in Love," Hollywood has "discovered" a gold mine of "new" ideas for movies.

Even Cabrini is getting into the act with the theater department's upcoming production of "Naked Shakespeare;' which parodies Shakespeare's works. Of course, revisiting works that have remained popular for centuries is a no-brainer for creativelychallenged movie producers, but what do these films do for the celebrated wordsmith?

Dr. Jerome Zurek, chair of the English/communication department, said that he believes movie versions of the classic plays stir interest in Shakespeare's works.

While some purists may have bristled at the 1996 version of "Romeo and Juliet," Zurek thought that it had some value.

"My 11-year-old wanted to see it twice," Zurek said.

It seems that the imaginative rethink of "Romeo and Juliet," with its youthful cast, introduced Shakespeare's words to younger audiences.

While Zurek acknowledged that the film had this effect, he also added, "I hate Leonardo."

Zurek said that "Shakespeare in Love" is great because it shows audiences a youthful Shakespeare, without a receding hairline, as opposed to the por-

Shakespeare in film

Some of the more notable Shakespeare-inspired films coming to theaters in the near future.

• A modern-day adaptation of "Taming of the Shrew" called "Ten Things I Hate About You" is expected to hit theaters on March 31.

• Shakespeare's "Love's Labour's Lost" is being adapted into a 1930s musical by director Kenneth Branagh, with Alicia Silverstone as the film's star.

• "0," a modem version of "Othello" will be set on a basketball court.

• Ethan Hawke will star in "Hamlet," which is slated for 2000 and will be set in New York City in the 1990s.

• Shakespeare's play "Macbeth" will be set on a high school football field in ''Near in Blood."

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trait everyone typically sees.

Despite his enthusiasm for the movie, Zurek is puzzled by the success of "Shakespeare in Love."

"I think it's a tough film to grasp," he said. However, he said that the themes, stories and characters in Shakespeare's work are still effective, so they can successfully be translated to films that will entertain today's audiences.

Dr. Marilyn Johnson, professor of English, agreed that Shakespeare can be well-produced on the silver screen.

"I don't mind if they change the visuals, as long as they stick to text.

"I loved the way they did the exact words of the text," Johnson said of the 1996 "Romeo and Juliet." Johnson said that plays and films offer two distinct experiences and that they cannot be compared.

"Being there is such a difference," she said, referring to Jive performances.

Spring review tackles world of Shakespeare

by Brian O'Connell

assistant sports editor

Corning soon to a theater near you is what is being promoted as the "worst show in college history" ever to be performed. The Cabrini theater will present Naked Shakespeare. This show has it all, from sequences by Tom Stoppard to Monty Python and some other writers who request that their names not be revealed.

If this is the worst show in college history, then why have this performance?

"We wanted to have a show which would have a variety of characters," senior Kellie O'Neill said.

"We also felt that this is a type of play that we would have fun doing," said O'Neill.

Internet "Shakespeare in Love," which earned 13 nominations for the upcoming Academy Awards, stars Gwyneth Paltrow and Joseph Fiennes.

The stage is set for a cinematic Shakespearean renaissance, with many upcoming productions, and while they may not all be blockbusters, they can definitely count on one seat being filled.

"If they come out, I' 11go see it," Johnson said.

photo obtained from the Internet Will William Shakespeare roll over in his grave becp,_~ 1e of the theater's production, entitled "Naked Shakespeare[-'[/

This play contains a little bit of everything that an audience might want to see.

"The play is full of chaos, confusion and has lots of different situations," said O'Neill.

''The whole play makes college worthwhile for the students because it involves humiliation, sex and humor," co-director Neal Newman said.

Ironically enough, there is no plot to the play.

''The play is all a review which includes scenes, songs, sketches and events," said Newman.

According to Newman, this is the wOJStthing the department has ever done, but the actors will graduate because they were forced to perform in this specific play.

Everyone is invited to see the worst show in college history on March 19-20 and March 25-27 in the Red Cloud Coffee House located in Grace Hall. All shows begin at 8 p.m. and admission is $5 per person

According to O'Neill, this play is like the aftermath of a tornado, but a tornado is more organized.

"I completely disassociate with anything that goes on in this play," said co-director Nina Sciarrotta.

photo obtained from the

Snake exhibit slithers its way to Academy

by Shanna Fanelli assistant features editor

Down sparsely lit corridors, where the bones of dinosaurs usher visitors past ancient skulls, reclines a grinning, mammothsized rattler with a belly full of children. Eyes stop to watch the youngsters squirm and wiggle their way through ribs and around organs. A mother waves and points as her son creeps over intestines.

Suddenly a frown of concern overcomes her features-his shoe is untied. Reluctantly the boy exits the rattler via the mouth / subjects his sneakered feet to his mothe~sl/ nervous fingers. Seconds later find him crawling back in. And out. Again in, but never on top, as the nearby guide at the "Snakes Alive" exhibit in the Academy of Natural Sciences is quick to inform.

Guarding the entrance to the exhibit is a huge snake head, which allows visitors the ability to see the world in "snake vision."

Snakes locate prey by seeing body beat through heat-sensitive loreal pits. A screen features tiny rodents shown in body heat colors and displays varying temperatures of the mice.

But snake vision and large model rattlers are not all the exhibit has to offer. Various screens around the room display the many lives, uses and even reverences of the snake.

"The exhibit tells how to identify snakes, snakes within myth and cultures and how we can benefit from snakes," said Marie

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Gilbert, part-time manager.

For example, Kurrichalpongo, a large snake in Australian mythology, is believed to have created the world and the eggs he laid hatched the inhabitants. There is a Dumba dance in Africa that mimics the snakes' rib movements. In Burmese, girls are passed down the secret of snake charming, beginning with a tattoo of snake venom and ending in a snaky kiss that signifies womanhood attained.

Indeed the snake is honored, recognized

NEWS AND NOTES

The 71st Annual Academy Awards will air on ABC on Sunday,March 21, beginning at 8 p.m.

Student Activities is sponsoring a trip to see the play ''The Chosen" at the Arden Theatre on Sunday, March 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $10. ''The Chosen" is adapted from the Chaim Potok classic of the same name. Sign up in student Activities if interested.

The following movies are slated for release on Friday, March 19:

• "Forces of Nature," starring Ben Affleck and Sandra Bullock;

• "True Crime," starring Clint Eastwood and James Woods;

• An animated version of ''The King and I";

• "Ravenous,"starring Guy Pearce and David Arquette.

The exhibit entitled "Mad for Modernism: Earl Horter and His Collection" will be on display at the Philadelphia Museum of art through May 16.

in many cultures as not only the known symbol for evil, but also as symbols of power and divinity.

As well as revered, snake, in certain cultures, is also a delicacy. Recipes from certain tribes give a whole new meaning to "shake 'n' bake." _ _

Even though finger lickin' good appeal may have been lost on some, the highlights of the exhibit were the scaly, tongueflicking friends who lounged around the room in personal cages. The snakes, pro-

Cabrini Theater

Shame Facedly Presents ...

vided by Road Ark, a company that travels through museums with snakes, boasted a variety of both harmless and deadly critters. Along the wall is the Academy's own collection of "pickled" snakes. These snakes are preserved in clear bottles and allow the observer to get extra close to the shy reptiles.

"People don't realize it, but snakes are actually afraid of us," said Gilbert. "They perceive us as the predators because we are bigger."

Gilbert, as well as other Academy instructors, are willing and eager to give helpful snake hints and extra snaky tidbits. Identifying poisonous snakes from nonpoisonous, how to treat a snake bite and snake history flow excitedly from their lips. The best advice on how to avoid a snake bite? By leaving the snake alone.

Whether bottled, modeled or alert, and with tongues flickering, the "Snakes Alive" exhibit offers up depth and fun in the world of snakes.

ExhibitInformation

• The"SnakesAlive"exhibitwill be on displaythroughMay 9.

• The Academyof NaturalSciencesis locatedat 19thandBenjaminFranklin Parkwayon LoganCircle in Philadelphia.

• For 24-hourinfonnationon a<imission fees, hoursand specialprograms call (215) 299-1000.

''IT STINKS!"

- Cabrini Faculty Senate

the WORST show in college history

March 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 8:00 p.m., $5 per person

By Monty Python, Tom Stoppard, and Cabrini students (and it's all terrible)

Red Cloud Coffeehouse

Information: 902-8510

photo courtesy of The Academy of Natural Sciences

rattlesnake and some of the deadliest snakes in North America are waiting to meet you at the Snakes Alive exhibit at The Academy of Natural Sciences.

Cabrini teachers share in struggle for equality

There are many women who have made contributions to the fight for increased women's rights. During Women's History month, among those remembered for their efforts are three Cabrini professors who have made a difference in their own personal way,

The first in a two part series celebrating Women's History month

!!Y Kristen Williams

assistant copy editor

Just because some women have not been nationally recognized for their achievements in life does not mean that they do not deserve recognition. At Cabrini, there are many women who deserve to be noticed for how much they have accomplished, and National Women's History Month is a time when notice can begin to be taken.

Celebrating National Women's History Month allows people a time to recognize the impressive and sometimes courageous works of women. Women who play a role in Cabrini's community, who have also achieved both courageous and impressive accomplishments in their lives, include Dr. Sharon Schwarze, academic department chair of philosophy, English professor Dr. Marilyn Johnson, and sociology professor Dr. Kathleen Daley-McKinley, to mention a few.

All three of these women decided that they wanted to become involved in the academic world, though it was dominated by men.

Schwarze and McKinley both attended all-women's colleges, and therefore did not meet any opposition in obtaining their goal until they entered graduate school.

Both women found much of the same types of opposition, though they attended different schools.

In graduate school, McKinley found the curriculum to be dominated both by male professors and male students. The men who taught would become mentors to the men they instructed, therefore leaving the women with no role models to look up to. Schwarze was one of three women in a class of 30, and was instructed by men, with the exception of one female professor. However, McKinley also faced opposition of another kind. Upon applying to graduate school, she was told she could enter and complete the program, but she could not receive financial aid. McKinley was told that because she was married, and her husband was considered responsible for the family, she would have to use her own finances to complete her education.

The two women found that there was much "camaraderie" among their female classmates, and because of this, getting through the curriculum was a little easier to do. However, all three of the professors found some "discrimination" when trying to find a job.

Schwarze explained that when she went to ask her professor for help in finding a job, he said, "After I get the men jobs, I' 11help you get a job."

To that statement, Schwarze asked if that held true even if she was "equally or more qualified than a man was," and the professor responded with a yes. McKinley found it hard to get a job as well. "Men were in power, and looked for people like themselves to continue the work of their business," she said.

She continued to explain that there were no legal limitations when applying for a job. It came down to who knew whom, and that also made it more difficult for women to get a job.

Johnson encountered difficulty of the same kind as well. When she applied for a teaching position at a college, she was told, "We don't hire women." After being turned away from that job, she applied to a local allwomen's college, and was told, "We do hire women, but not married women." Finally, Johnson applied to a high school that hired women, but paid them a lower salary than their male colleagues. These women then said that they were very lucky to find a job at Cabrini. Schwarze, McKinley and Johnson

photo by Jennifer Nespoli all said that they have Dr. Sharon Schwarze, professor of philosophy found no or very little discrimination against women at this college, and when it was encountered, it was always rectified in one way or another.

These three women made their way into a field that was dominated by men. Although the academic world is still dominated by men, women do have a greater presence than they once did. Schwarze and McKinley both consider this the greatest accomplishment for women in the past few years. Schwarze said that she felt that women have become "more self aware" and because of that will get further in their lifetime.

McKinley said, "Women now have options in life. Having these options is the beauty of a woman's life."

Despite the progress women have made, both Schwarze and McKinley feel the fight needs to keep going.

McKinley said, "Due to what seemed to be the lack of student interest in National Women's History Month, the faculty seems to be less interested as well, and I'd like for that to change."

Schwarze backed that statement up by saying, "Women will be truly equal to men when they can fail and not have it attributed to the fact that they are women.'·

All of these professors feel that the future of women is bright. Schwarze summed it up best when she gave an invitation to women of other generations to join the fight, saying, "There is much more to be done."

Getting the male perspective on women's rights

by Brian O'Connell_ assistant sports editor

According to Dr. Jolyon Girard, chair of the history department, women have achieved a great deal in our society.

"It would be difficult to study the aspect of any culture without seeing women struggle for equality and opportunity," said Girard.

Women have succeeded in the field of education. landing jobs as teachers across the country. However, some issues still remain to be resolved with women in education.

"Women are not recognized for tenure in higher education," said Dr. Anthony Tomasco, chair of the psychology department. Tenure applies to an employer holding his or her own position without a periodic renewal of his or her job contract.

Women's rights in society have been recognized as one of their greatest achievements. Much has been gained by women in society over the years.

"However, the attitude of people has to change because there is still room for improvement," said Girard.

Overall, women have overcome many obstacles which have resulted in their continued success and their many accomplishments.

"The Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects the rights of women and everyone in our society," said Girard. This act prohibited discrimination in the workplace based on sex and race, therefore making it illegal for an employer to disregard an employee because of his or her sex.

"Women have found greater economic opportunities," said Tomasco. "More women are running for senate and are also more involved in making economic decisions."

photo by Jennifer Nespoli Dr. Marilyn Johnson, professor of English/communication

Dancing like

Getting in step for St. Patrick's Day takes years for some Irish Dancers.

by Mary Eileen O'Connor features editor

Around St Patrick's Day, some people think Irish dancing is the result of a little too much Irish cheer at local bars.

For the thousands of people around the world who have dedicated their life to Irish dance, however, it is a serious business.

The pounding rhythm, sensuality, boundless energy and precision associated with the show ''Riverdance" has captured the world's attention and brought Irish dancing to the world stage.

But Irish dancing did not begin with "Riverdance." It is a long-honored tradition that for many dancers starts when they are just old enough to walk.

First-year student Katie Givey knows the hard work it takes to make it to the level that performers in "Riverdance" have achieved.

She has been Irish dancing at the Helene Campbell School of Irish Dancing in Havertown since she was nine years old, when she begged her parents to give her lessons after she saw Irish dancers perform at a nursing home.

It is a demanding lifestyle, one of practice and preparation for various competitions throughout the year. In their early years, dancers learn traditional Irish dance steps such as reels and jigs in soft shoes. As they progress, dancers get hard shoes in which they make rhythmic sounds and learn more complex steps. After the traditional steps are mastered, dancers can be more creative and choreograph innovative dances.

A feis (pronounced fesh) is a local competition. These competitions are held every month in cities throughout the

United States. Regional competitions are called oireachtas (pronounced uh-roc-tus ). In November, Givey competed in the Eastern Region Oireachtas, which for the first time was held in Philadelphia.

The rules of Irish dancing are determined by a commission in Ireland. In competition, dancers are highly scrutinized. They are judged on various aspects of their dance, such as timing, complexity of steps and presentation.

A dancer's arms must always be at his or her sides, there can be no space between the knees, dancing must be on the toes and the steps must be "polished and perfected;' Givey said.

There are also rules about the style of costumes. The designs on women's dresses are based on 'The Book of Kells" and each design tells a different story.

After years of practice, often two or three hours per day when preparing for a competition, Givey is now competing in the Open Championship level, the highest level of solo competition. She performs in both soft and hard shoes.

She has competed around the country, winning several competitions, including two in Arizona. She has competed in the North American Irish Dance Championships, where she usually placed in the top 30 out of about 180 girls. Givey also auditioned in Florida for a spot in ''Riverdance."

Givey said there are always blisters and sometimes twisted ankles and knee injuries as a result of dancing, but although it can be challenging, it is also very rewarding. "I dance in several different benefits;• she said. Among the organizations she dances for are Project Children, which raises money to bring children from war-tom parts of Ireland to the United States for the summer and Heart of Camden, which helps to refurbish homes in Camden.

Taking Irish dancing to another step

by Jennifer Nespoli l,)~7 features editor

A thunderous rumble erupts as 12 feet began to pound like drums on the scuffed hardwood floor. In the mirror that they face, their images dance across the room, feet flying and landing in perfect symmetry.

With their hands steady at their sides, they move solemnly but explosively. As the music rises and falls in rhythm, the dancers kick their feet up and stomp their heels on the floor in one fluid motion. Then at once they all come to a stop on the same note, hands on their hips and heels in an X position.

Adam Brennan smiles encouragingly at his roomful of Irish dancers, and they relax and wait for the next dance instruction to begin.

This is one of six adult Irish dancing classes in the area. The others are all taught by Brennan, who has found a new market in an already tight competitive industry. Typically tra-

ditional Irish dance classes are geared toward children, who then grow up taking lessons and either quit by the time they are 16, or go on to perform in competitions.

Before this decade, adults were not considered a part of traditional Irish dancing. Anyone over 16 who had never taken classes could never begin. It was assumed that adults could not learn the intricate steps, or that their bodies were not physically able to handle the vigorous exercise.

Now that idea is changing, thanks to dancers like Michael Flatley and Jean Butler, the creators of ''Riverdance." They transformed Irish dancing when they developed the show, which is a non-traditional interpretation of Irish dance.

"It was the culmination of everything that I thought Irish dancing was," Brennan said of the first time he saw Flatley dance. "I knew that was exactly how I wanted to dance."

Brennan plans to continue the radiance and flamboyance that exuberate from "Riverdance" in his own dancing.

This is an especially busy week for Givey. On Saturday, she danced in a festival at the University of Pennsylvania and yesterday at the Art Museum.

She did not participate in Philadelphia's biggest St. Patrick Day's event, the parade in Center City, because, she said laughingly, it is "too cold."

She will also dance at local bars, or pubs, as they might be called on St. Patty's Day. This summer Givey hopes to go to Ireland and take classes at the University of Galway.

In addition to competing, Givey teaches four classes of Irish dancing three nights per week. She must wait until she is 21 to get her teaching certificate.

According to Givey, she will have plenty of children to teach. "Now that there has been 'Riverdance' and 'Lord of the Dance,' there are so manymore people [dancing]," she said. These young children will carry on the skill, pride and tradition that is Irish dancing.

photo provided by Katie Givey Costumes like the one Givey is wearing above can cost up to $300. Each design tells a different story.

photo by Jennifer Nespo/i

Adam Brennan leads an adult dance class of Irish dancers. He is the only registered teacher in the country to hold adult dance classes. He attributes his style of dance to Michael Flatley, developer of the show "Riverdance.»

I Studentsdeserveanswersfromadministration

EDITORIAL On deaf ears

According to a recent survey, students indicated a high rate of satisfaction with the cooperative education and career services, as well as job placement. We would like to commend those involved with co-op and career services for'their visibility on campus and their willingness to extend themselves to meet students' needs.

As the survey reveals, the school is in touch with what the students~rms of career services. Unfortunately, this is tht only area the school has a solid and firm grasp on when it cotrresto the desires of the students. It is our belief that there is a tremendous lack of concern and attention allotted to the interests of the students.

With the controversy surrounding the recent large tuition increase, there has been much discussion among students about what the extra money will be utilized for.

Not only was president Dr. Antoinette Iadarola's account of where the money is going extremely obscure, we are questioning whether or not the briefly described improvements are those that the students really want. Is the administration, specifically Iadarola, spending our money on things that we do not want and ignoring that which we do need?

There are quite a few examples of the neglect of the wishes of students. For quite some time now, students have been expressing their desire for a softball field. Instead of addressing this concern, we now have an often times empty swimming pool. We have a softball team, we do not have a swim team.

Recently, fancy lights have been added to already visible parts of campus. However, there are still areas that are highly traveled by students, like between the mansion and the tennis courts, that are completely dark at night.

The question we are posing is are the opinions of the students being sought after and considered? Where is the personal attention and care we were promised when we came to this school?

It seems that the administration is not active enough to find out what the students want before they do their longrange planning. The College Relations office could hold focus groups or go out and find students to talk to, rather than expecting students to come to them. If this is a college that serves its students, why do they not appear to care about what we really want?

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.

Until a few weeks ago, I was looking forward to my senior year. That was before I got a letter in my mailbox. I am referring to the letter sent to the students by Dr. Iadarola about the nearly- IO percent raise in tuition-the second in two years. Not only will I be paying almost $3,000 more to get my degree, but with the recent debate over this year's and future graduations, it seems that I will have to choose which one of my brothers can come to see me receive my diploma on graduation day.

The Class of 2000 will be burned twice next year. In addition to paying more money for "upgrades" to the school that we will not be around to use, we will also be forced to spend our senior year fighting the administration to have the kind of graduation that we want and deserve. We have worked hard for it and now, we will be paying even more for it. A minimum of 10 tickets per senior for graduation is not too much to ask, considering the substantial tuition increase.

In addition to being disgusted about the increase, I am also aggravated by the way the students were informed about it. Bad news

is bad news, no matter how you hear it, but this letter is completely perplexing. First, the letter is annoyingly vague and esoterically worded. Since I was a transfer student, references to "the College's first strategic plan" and "phase II renovations" mean nothing to me. I have a feeling that they don't mean much to anyone else, especially first-year students, who will be paying the most for these renovations.

The administration obviously knows that many students will be financially strapped next year due to the increase. I was personally insulted by the suggestion that I should "learn more about the various forms of financial aid." I have enough debt as it is.

I understand that improvements to the school are both necessary and costly. However, a second tuition increase in two years is just asking too much. What happened to all of the additional money that was collected from the tuition increase last year? The letter states that "the college has worked to contain costs." How did they do this and why hasn't it worked? Another tuition increase is not simply a quick fix.

If I am going to pay for something, I want to know exactly what the benefits are, in plain English. The letter does not do this. The only numbers that are concrete and measurable are the price of tuition and the number of beds in the new residence hall It tells us that we are going to have to pay,

concrete commitment in writing.

I urge the administration to make a commitment to the students. I don't simply mean a commitment to long-term goals, but an everyday commitment. When I came to Cabrini, I was surprised to find that there has only been one or two president's forums, in which the administration sits down with the students to answer whatever questions they may have. Ideally, these forums would take place once or twice per semester. Although the news might be the same, it means more when the administration takes the time to meet the students face to face.

I think students should receive a list each semester stating when any and all improvements, no matter how small, began, what their status is and when they will be completed. We should also receive some type of simple budgetary breakdown so we know exactly what our tuition is being used for.

These are very simple requests. As a student, I don't have time for letters with inflated language and cloudy promises. I have found that the students ask very little of the administration, with little in return and often disregard for the students' feelings, as bas happened with this year's fight over graduation.

This tuition increase is just one example of bow the administration simply asks too much of the students.

but it does not give any idea of-----------when these renovations will be MaryEileenO'Connoris a English/communication.juniormajoringin She is oneof c~~plete~. ~s is ~c_ause the ad- Loquilur'sfeatureseditors.She'smadas m1mstrat:1on1s unwillmg to put a hell,andshe's notgoingto takeit anymore.

The editorials, viewpoints, opinions and letters to the editor published in Loquitur are the views of the student editorial board and the individual writers, not the entire student body or the faculty and administration.

MARY EILEEN O'CONNOR

There's a priceweallpaytor squatting,especiallyhere

Phantom Sh-----" struck again.

For those students who haven't heard, the "Phantom" mistook a stairway in one of the houses for a toilet earlier this semester.

At the time, it was thought to be a random occurrence of stupidity.

CHRIS NIELSEN

Will somebody please tell me when the students of this college went nuts?

Okay, that's not fair. Most students here still have a sense of decency, but there are definitely some screwed up individuals running around here.

One such student made quite an impression last Saturday. With due credit given to the 141 Newsletter, the idiot dubbed "The

Every resident of the house had to pay $10 out of their housing deposit to clean it up, making it the most expensive poop I have ever heard of.

This second time is more upsetting.

The first occurrence might have just been on a drunken dare, or something else silly like that.

But the fact that this happened again just goes to show that we have one sick monkey enrolled in this school.

So why do I feel the need to give this moron any publicity? Because I feel that the "Phantom" is just the worst case of what has been a bad year in terms of van-

dalism.

Yeah, last year, there were some damages, especially in the apartments. I can remember several cases of fights and broken windows and things of that sort.

Really, those kinds of things are standard for colleges, and the Zero Tolerance policy was a tough response to those problems. The worst part is that the new problems within the student body are more serious.

Let's put it simply.

Fights and damages = bad.

Arson, guns and poop = much worse.

Yeah, that's right, I wrote arson. There have been four reported cases of fire in Xavier Hall this year.

Four accidental fires don't happen in a matter of less than seven months.

So what should be done about these occurrences? Well, first off, I don't believe

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Administration cares more about money than its students

To the Editor:

This letter is for those of you on the administration staff to read carefully. I am a junior here at Cabrini and since my freshman year, I was happy with the choice I made in where I wanted to go to college. If there were any complaints made against any of you or the school itself, I was the first person to speak up against them in your defense. For the first time since my arrival, I am sorry that I ever supported any of you and your actions in making this a "better institution."

I must say that I am sorry that I ever made the decision to spend (I should say waste) four years at a school where the administration does not care for the people who keep them employed. A 9.7 percent increase in the tuition, directly following a 9.4 percent increase from the year before, is more than ridiculous.

If you want to know why so many students drop out or transfer from this place, it is because they have learned what I should have seen long before: this school is not worth it. Why pay so much when there is no reason for it?

My family and I have sacrificed too much so I could stay here. That is the only reason as to why I am not doing the same. I am not a quitter. Senioritis kicked in for me early last semester thanks to the empty promises and outrageous decisions that you make every year. If there is a problem concerning a student, you do not get involved unless it affects your weekly salary, for which you get paid too much in the first place. If you don't care, why should we? Enough is enough. You need to look at what really makes a college what it is. That is the students. Without us, you would not be driving your shiny, new cars and leav-

that people keep these kinds of crimes to themselves. Why would someone make such an obvious cry for attention only to remain anonymous? The truth is they wouldn't.

This leads me to believe that sooner or later someone who knows who did these things will pick up this commentary.

Who knows, maybe an arsonist or even the "Phantom" himself (or herself) will read this.

Either way, I will finish with this plea: When you know someone who is committing serious acts of vandalism against the college, report them before someone gets hurt. In the long run, you will be doing them a favor.

ChrisNielsenis a sophomoremajoringin English/ communication.Heistheassistantperspectives editorof Loquitur.Heis offeringa $500rewardto thepersonwhobringshimthePhantom,dead or alive.Okay,maybenot. •

ing here to go back to your expensive homes. Think about that.

The advisers and the staff who work under you care more about us than you, and they do not make as much as they deserve. For example, if it was not for Martha Dale and her staff in Alumni Affairs, I would not be here now. Martha, I thank you and all of your staff for your sincere concern for the student body. You should be made a model for the administrators at this school.

I will be probably the happiest person at Cabrini when the class of 2000 graduates next year. It means that I will finally be getting out of this hellhole of a school and I will have less stress and frustration in my life because of that. Although, thanks to all of you. we will be graduating in one of the ugliest buildings this campus has to offer. There is nothing more sickening to my stomach than knowing that I actually defended those of you in the administration for so long. What was I thinking? Just take a few minutes to let all of this absorb into those thick skulls of yours. The answer to that question is not easy for me to answer, either.

I just have one message and challenge for all of you to attempt to accept, if you are still reading up to now. If the student body is the reason that your jobs and Cabrini College are still here, act like it for a change.

Sincerely,

Shannon Downs Junior

Administration not making things good for the students

Dear President Iadarola, and the entire Cabrini College community: I am a first-year student, who, like the rest of the students of Cabrini, pays a lot of money to go here. The money the students pay includes tuition, room and board, and fees. It also includes the usage of campus facilities, such as the newly constructed Dixon Center.

Last week I went to the Dixon Center to use the gym. An AAU basketball team was using the nets on the far side of the gym. I went to use the basket on the opposite end of the gym so I wouldn't disturb them. Not long after I did this, an assistant coach came over and asked me to stop because they could not hear themselves talk. I was astonished, considering that I pay all this money to go here and yet, I can't even use the gym I pay to use. Without further adieu, I left and went to the gym in Founder's Hall. I couldn't use that gym either because a team from a Radnor school was practicing. I left there, completely irritated and angry. I thought these facilities were available for the students and faculty to use whenever they were in operation.

Do not get me wrong, I'm glad Cabrini College rents these facilities out to the commu-

nity. I know it is important to expand the image of the college, as well as the financial department. I have two problems with this, though:

1) Why can't someone post a schedule on the doors to these facilities to let students know when these student-accessible facilities will not be accessible to them?

2) If Cabrini's tuition is increasing 9.7 percent next fall, why are these facilities being rented out constantly, and where does that money go?

It seems that this problem occurs frequently in the Dixon Center. That building was built from the money of many alumni, and even they cannot share in the benefits of this beautiful sports complex because other schools are using the pool, squash courts, and gym. I'm sure many other students feel the same as I do. We pay a lot to attend this college; therefore, we should get what we pay for. Something should be done to make these "accessible" facilities more accessible to Cabrini students.

Name withheld at the request of the writer

Hardtobelieve,butthoseadministratorscanbenice,too

ily. My stepfather, whom I've know since the ripe old age of eight, died at 3:39 on Thursday.

I expected all of my friends to be there for me, and they were. What I didn't expect was for Dr. Mary Alice Muellerleile, the interim Provost and academic dean, to be there for me.

BEN LUNN

It's like a rule. Every time you least expect it, something comes along to change your entire view of everything.

Even at Cabrini.

Just last week. one of these earth-shattering events occurred.

Well, maybe it wasn't exactly earth-shattering, but it certainly was unusual, and I'll never forget it.

A member of the administration (the very same ones that don't care about us) actually went out of her way to help me in a time of need.

Late last week. I had a death in the fam-

I had an early meeting with her and a few other members of faculty and administration the morning after I found out about my stepfather.

I wasn't too surprised at all of the 'Tm sorrys" and the "That's too bads" when they found out, but what surprised me was when Muellerleile asked if I had any way to get home. I said that I have no car, and no train goes to that area.

Then she asked me if I drive. I said yes, but again reminded her that I have no car.

It was then that she volunteered to help me get a rental car so that I could go home and be with my family.

Needless to say, I was shocked.

As it turned out, there were no services yet, and my mother wanted me to stay up

here for a few more weeks until we spread the ashes.

I thanked Muellerleile profusely for her generosity and told her what my mother had said.

She then told me that when we spread the ashes, her offer to help with the rental car still stands.

Is this the same administration that doesn't care about the students?

That kind of generosity and genuine concern is exactly what the term "education of the heart'' means to me.

That is what the college professes to value, and finally I saw a genuine example of it in action.

What kind of a world is this that a genuine act of kindness elicits such profound amazement? What does it say about our college that caring causes confusion?

The way I see it, there are three reasons. Either the administration really doesn't care, and Muellerleile only offered to help with the rental car because she could get something out of it.

Another explanation is that the adminis-

Snowmakesusallfeellikekidsagain

much better mood. So, since I thought things could not get any better, we made our way back to Cabrini, got changed, and did the one thing that Eastern students could not do: drink some beers.

tration always does things to help us, and that we are just ungrateful students always asking for more.

Personally, I think that neither of these is true. Most likely, this third reason is the most accurate.

There are some administrators that truly are nice, and some people on this campus do care about us.

Then again, some people also don't care about us. It just so happens that everyone yells about those that don't care so loudly that we can't hear it when someone says "I care."

I think that each one of us, if we think about it, can think of at least one employee here (administration or faculty) that really cares about the students.

We must remember these people when we scream about the "uncaring administration."

There are some that will go out of their way to help you rent a car.

BenLunnis a sophomoremajori~in English/ communciation.Heis oneof Loqu1tur's assistantnewsed~ors.

a voice in the uninhibited, robust, free and open discussion of issues.

JOE ELLIOTT

It was a miracle, it finally happened, we finally got a real snow storm! I never though it was going to happen. I figured that the weather people were just out to have their little meteorologist joke and get our hopes up. But we got snow!

As you all know, Sunday afternoon, around 11:30 a.m., the snow started to fall here at Cabrini, and by 3 p.m., it was covering the ground with beautiful snow. By 10 p.m., the residents of house seven and company were getting ready to set out and do some serious sleigh riding.

We made our way to Eastern College-yeah, Eastern College-thinking that nobody would be out having fun because it was a Sunday night.

Well, weren't we surprised to find around 200 screaming Eagles out by the soccer field, playing in the snow.

Along with that, I was able to witness three things: l) the biggest group snowball fight known to man; 2) a 20-foot-high snowman; and 3) people having a good old, genuine fun time.

Well, this was definitely able to put me into a

But a funny thing happened. I found myself not really wanting to drink, but to go and play in the snow again, so that is what we did. We had a great snowball fight, even with people that we did not know. We did not worry about school, we did not worry about who hit who. It was good, old fashioned fun, and we were not worried about getting in any sort of trouble. Most of that was because of the two public safety officers who decided to kind of have a small ambush on us. Well, we showed them what was up, as we seriously beat them, even though I got a large snowball to the back in what I call a drive-by snowballing. It really surprised me to see that even public safety came out of their shells to share in the snow that we had been blessed with on Sunday.

I really do not know how to explain what happened, but for some reason or another, the snow was able to make every body on and around campus have a good time. It made us think that we were little again, and our parents were waiting to take us to the local sleigh riding hill on a Saturday morning.

I could not really explain what was going on this past Sunday, but I'm sure the feeling that the most recent snowfall gave us was that of being little kids.

JoeElliottis a juniormajoringin English/ communciation.Heis theperspectives editorof Loquitur.Forhim,notmentioning thealbinodeerin a columnis likeCalRipken sittingouta game.

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Brown makes Sixers a playoff contender

trip upstairs to a general manager position, felt that he would flourish.

It was a position in which he would see himself trade arguably one of the best basketball players this team has ever seen, Charles Barkley, for a forgettable cast of hand-me-downs and draft the all-time tallest stiff in Sixers history, unless you consider Manute Bol's one inch height advantage over Sean Bradley to be a factor.

PAUL MOSER

In the early 90s, the Philadelphia 76ers changed their uniforms. The new style consisted of a new Sixers logo that hade red, white and blue stars streaming off it.

Quite frankly, it was the ugliest thing I have ever seen. And I think that it was the exact moment the Sixers became the laughing stock of the NBA

Many other things attribute to their fall from grace for such a long period, but I am convinced that the stars on the uniforms and the snickers from opposing players caused the initial spark.

Of course, there were other contributing players in this tragedy, which soon may have a happy ending.

Jim Lynam was the first in a cast of tragic heroes brought on for our entertainment by the Sixers.

The likeable Philly guy, who took a short

Doug Moe, Fred Carter, John Lucas and Johnny Davis followed shortly thereafter. It was the beginning of the end for a once proud franchise that won the last championship this city has seen.

These coaches were dismissed from the court almost as soon as they waltzed on the scene by the Sixers. They epitomized stupidity and ineptness at their positions.

It seemed like the Sixers were unable to get a coach in that could bring them back to respectability.

Season after season and lottery pick after lottery pick became a wash.

Hey, does anyone remember Bradley and Sharon Wright?

Sixers President Pat Croce went out and did what he had to do-he hired Larry Brown. His name constitutes discipline and technique.

Now the main man at control of the Sixers team is doing just that and guiding them to a respectable record of 12-9.

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This is something that can be found lacking in the Sixers for most of the 90s. There was little discipline and even less technique. Brown, in the span of two seasons, has done something that five coaches over seven seasons couldn't do: give the fans hope.

He has built a pretty promising young team around arguably the best player in the game today, Allen Iverson.

Under Brown's coaching, Iverson has raised the play of his game and instead of firing the ball every time he touches it, like he did under Davis, he is looking to create a play, whether that be passing it off or taking it himself.

Brown has pushed Iverson all over the court and has let him know it each and every time he slips at all. It is this kind of discipline that can make a young superstar like Iverson thrive. Right now, Iverson is the hardest person in the league to guard against.

Rounding out the other starters Brown has assembled, we see a good mix of young players and free agent veterans who help the team out.

The emergence of George Lynch and Eric Snow under Brown has worked to their benefit all season.

In recent games, we have even seen a lot of the post-up work that the Sixers are capable of, too. Theo Ratliff and Matt Geiger have played the best basketball of their lives

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in their last couple of games.

Unlike other teams in the Sixers' past, this one plays hard defense, and it is that type of team that makes it into the playoffs.

This emphasis on defense takes a lot of the offensive pressure off of the young players that Brown has to coach.

In years past, players like Jerry Stackhouse were ruined because they weren't given the opportunity to learn how to play the game better.

Now, players such as Larry Hughes are given an opportunity to learn more about the game they are expected to be stars in.

The hopeful thing about this team, though, is that it can only go up from here.

Hughes and Iverson may be the best onetwo punch the NBA has seen since Joe Dumars and Isiah Thomas in the 80's.

However, according to many on the team, the future is now, and they want to make a run at getting deep into the playoffs this year.

It seems the only one who does not have as good a picture of his team is Brown, usually his team's worst critic.

But now the signs of life seem to be favoring the Sixers, and maybe we will see the curse of the uniform wear off, pun intended.

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A-team, Lady Cavs win indoor tournaments

by Bridget Egan staff writer

It may have been cold and snowy outside this weekend, but inside the Dixon Center the Cabrini College soccer teams were red hot. Both the men's and women's teams hosted and dominated their tournaments and brought respect to the Cabrini community.

The women's team hosted its fust ever indoor classic and eventually swept the round robin tournament and walked away not only undefeated, but not scored upon. The shut out was a great boost to the confidence of the six-year-old team. Coach Diane Pierangeli credited great team sprit and goalie Jessica Huda with the complete shutout.

Teams that participated included Beaver, King's, Albright, Eastern and Catholic University. Only Eastern is a conference team, but Cabrini has had every other team except Catholic on their schedule in past years. Pierangeli was excited about playing Catholic University and added that Cabrini has now picked them up for the next season.

The women's team had played in their first ever indoor tournament the Friday before the Cabrini toumament at Beaver College. Pierangeli claimed that the Beaver tournament helped to prepare the team and added that out of 15 teams, Cabrini advanced to the finals.

The move from outdoor to indoor soccer obviously didn't bother the Lady Cavaliers. Pierangeli claimed that indoor tends to be a quicker game where players are able to showcase more skills.

There is also no limit on substitutes, unlike outdoor, so that there are always fresh legs on the floor. With constant substitutes and the five-on-five format, the game keeps a quicker pace, and there is rarely a lull in the action.

Junior captain Erin Barney was excited about the sweep and optimistic about the upcoming season. She claimed that the team came ready to play and kept up the intensity for the entire tournament.

"We looked in the best shape out of everyone," Barney said. "And our bench was crazy."

Barney claimed that the indoor game required more ball control and, while the quick pace allowed for more mistakes, it also opened new windows of opportunity. Barney's desire going into the tournament was to get a

win for Cabrini and to attain the championship that they had lost when the PAC title slipped out of their reach. She claimed that to finally attain a complete shutout and a championship gave the team the spark of hope necessary to catapult the women's team into the next season.

The men's team was also partly victorious in their tomnament. The men's program split into two teams for their first annual indoor tournament: A team and fr team. The B team was comprised of graduating seniors and some juniors. The B team was eliminated in the semi-finals, while the A team went on to win the tournament.

The men's soccer program's future seems to be in good hands, though, considering the A team was comprised of all underclassmen.

Don Eadie, senior co-captain of the men's team this year, claims that the B team eventually was eliminated due to several factors. He claimed that they were too anxious to score and were without their normal coaching staff.

Senior co-captain Wayne Brown filled in for the coaching staff and assisted the B team in their game, while normal head coach Duncan Hubley concentrated mainly on the efforts of the A team.

The A team defeated the B team in the tournament and, according to junior Sean McDonald, an A team member, it was an intense victory. He claimed that the entire tournament was fun, but the game against B team forced both he and his teMnmates to play especially hard.

Eadie, a member of the B team, also said that the game was intense and B team had just as much desire as A team, but the win just fell through.

Eadie lamented that his team couldn't get their revenge on A team when they lost to Catholic University in the semifinals. Had the B team beaten Catholic, they would have been pitted against their usual teammates for the bragging rights of the championship game.

Like Barney, Eadie claimed that indoor forces players to be quicker and use more skill and scoring is harder due to

the smaller goals.

held in the Dixon Center.

The men's team has participated in indoor toumaments before and last year won the Elizabethtown University indoor toumament. r

The difference between Cabrini's tournament and other indoor tournaments is that at the Cabrini tournament, there were "out of bounds" zones, whereas in other tournaments the ball can be played off of the walls like a hockey game. McDonald claimed that both indoor and outdoor soccer are basically the same; it is just a smaller area in the indoor game.

As far as next season, McDonald claimed that the championship game gave the men more confidence as far as playing as a team. He claims that the incoming first-year students and the current underclassmen can step into the shoes of the seniors who will be graduating this year.

Eadie wishes the men's team good luck next year and hopes that they do well. As far as the defeat of the seniors by the underclassmen goes, Eadie claimed with a smile that the B team took a laid-back approach to playing their teammates.

''We took it easy on the youngsters," Eadie said, "because we didn't want to crush their confidence for next season."

Despite lack of field, Lady Cavs target PAC

by Shanna Fanelli assistant features editors

The fire of revenge is ablaze in the women's softball team, and they're burning with anticipation for the upcoming Pennsylvania Athletic Conference championship. After hitting into second place ]ast year, the women are eager and ready to make themselves No. l.

'·We will definitely win the PAC," said sophomore Meghan Merkel.

The team is perfecting their skills and preparing for the big day.

Fast will become faster and strong will become stronger.

There is the determination and talent that

goes along with a team that succeeds in a sport they love.

Optimism is high and the women are playing hard.

Because softball is not a sport that qualifies for an automatic bid, which lets the team pass on to the next level after a win, the women realize their choices are few.

"We have to work harder to be nationally ranked," said Merkel.

Hard work and giving your all in practice is not a problem for the Lady Cavaliers. Unfortunately, finding a place to practice proves to be the ultimate challenge.

"We don't have a field," said junior Michelle Gabriel.

The players get shuffled around the area,

using the property of other schools and sharing time with other teams in different sports.

And if there's practice going on at one location when they're there? The women have to leave.

"It's a pain," said Merkel.

"Everyone feels the same way," said jy; nior Linda Costello. ''There's nothing we can do about it."

In addition to the inconvenience of nonmapped practice space, there's also the uncertainty of where practice will be held since last minute decisions are made.

The women have to cope with what they are given and hope no one shows up at the wrong time for practice.

"If you're late," said Merkel, "you have to go all over the Main Lin;t"o~find out where practice is."

"We 're angry," said Gabriel.

But this is merely an untimely obstacle facing a team who thrives on challenge. The women work together under coach Bridget Baxter and senior captain Mary Lear.

Their sights are set on defeating their biggest rival, Misericordia, who beat them last year in the PAC finals, but so far have lost to the Lady Cavs in practice games. With fire in their eyes and the hunger for winning, this years women's softball team plans to blaze a trail of glory to the top, showing no mercy all the way.

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A goal slips past Cabrini's 8-team, in the semi-final round of the men's indoor soccer tournament

Lady Cavs get off to good start in title defense ·

by Nicholas Burch assistant news editor

Three years ago the women's lacrosse team never imagined they would become playoff hopefuls.

With a dominating win over American University on Saturday, March 13, head coach Jackie Neary moved her team one step closer to a National Collegiate Athletic Association spot come playoff time.

"I was very pleased with the win and their effort," Neary said of the 19-7 drumming of Ameri~an.

According to Neary, depending on how the season goes they are very hopeful to receive a possible NCAA bid, but they have one goal to focus on right now.

"Our initial goal is to prove ourselves and win the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference title," Neary said.

The chances of winning the PAC are very good, due to the number of experienced players on Neary's team.

Only one player is not reMning to the team this year and expectations for success are quite high.

According to Neary, the senior players have something to prove.

''They are just itching to be noticed," Neary said.

The recognition may come through a tougher schedule this year that includes Ursinus, Rowan and Trinity of Connecticut.

"In order to have postseason play, it is time to step up," Neary said.

The addition of the aforementioned teams were scheduled on purpose, according to Neary, to allow the lacrosse team to achieve some recognition for the postseason.

The fact that last season the team was undefeated means nothing, because they did not receive a bid for postseason play.

The reason was that they did not have a

strong schedule.

This year they are playing nationally ranked teams and are ready to face stronger opposition from the likes of Villa Julie, a powerful team located in Maryland.

Neary credits her returning players for sticking· with the program and states that they now may have an opportunity for the postseason.

Key players returning are Amanda Seeds, Jessi Valerio, Lesley Kerrigan and Katie Walker.

''They were the first group to start, and as graduating seniors I hope to have them get some post season play," Neary said.

In the PAC, as always, Eastern is a rival along with Cedar Crest, Neumann and Wesley College.

The good news is that the PAC is growing and the stronger the league the better, according to Neary.

In order to ensure success, Neary needs big seasons from junior Merrie Lewis, sophomore Christy Malone and first-year student Adrienne Maiocco.

"Lewis is a tremendous defender and Malone is a very strong goalie," Neary said A major improvement for the team is the fact that this is the first year that they will have a junior varsity that will get playing time.

According to Neary, this will allow for full-field practice and added experience for theN.

Last year, there was only one game for the N. This year they have five games on their

Despite talent, track teams not in the running for a championship

by Janice C. Funk

assistant managing editor

Spring, with its blooming flowers and longer days, is generally renowned as the season for new beginnings.

However, the signs of spring may be lost on Cabrini's runners as they sprint past, preparing for their own new beginning in the outdoor season.

The 1999 outdoor season begins this Saturday, March 20, with a meet at Franklin and Marshall College. The men's and women's teams, with a combined total of about 20 runners and throwers, look to hurdle the obstacles of sickness and disorder that slowed the team in the '98-'99 winter season.

Sophomore distance runner Celena Blasucci said of the winter season, "A lot of

people were sick. It was really disorganized."

Blasucci, who spent some of the indoor season sick herself, is now well and ready to run in the spring.

Key meets for the team will include an invitational in Lynchburg, Va. and the famous Penn Relays.

"We want to do really good at the Penn Relays," said Roxanna King, a first-year sprinter.

King, who is not running at this time because of an injury, cites the accomplishments of fellow first-year students Amanda Campbell, sprint team captain, and Tiffany Corry in the winter season as indicators of success to come.

Campbell and Corry, along with Jason Bull, Shaun Hazlett, Patrick Hutton, Ryan Jones, Donna Kain, James Williams and

Kristin Zielinski, competed at the Eastern College Athletic Conference Championships on Feb. 27, 1999.

According to Hazlett, captain of the men's sprint team, Cabrini's strong events in the spring will include Corry on the 110 high hurdles and the men's 4x400 relay team. First-year student Becki Carman is also expected to put in a strong performance throwing the javelin.

Ryan Jones, a sophomore member of the men's team, is looking forward to the spring season because "the distance team is a lot stronger than last year."

However, Jones voices a concern of the track team.

"Many of the teammates are disappointed because we're not in an official league and there's no championship at the end of the season," he said.

''The N could allow us to have greater success since we can practice skills and learn from one another," Neary said.

The greater success will be measured in the bid for a spot in the NCAA Tournament. "It's in our hands," said Neary. "It's there for the taking."

The Lady Cavs' next home game will be on Monday, March 22.

The game is a PAC match against Immaculata College.

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The Lady Cavs vie for ball control with American University during their first win of the season.

photo by Jim Snook Junior Jessi Valerio high-1ives a teammate during the Lady Cavs' recent matchup with American University. schedule.

After being snubbed last season, the Lady Cavs lacrosse team looks to finally enter the NCAA postseason tournament.