March 25, 1999 issue 21 Loquitur

"Naked Shakespeare," this year's play, opened over the weekend. Story on page 6.

Thursday, March 25, 1999

Radnor, PA 19087

A phone call to the parents of students caught drinking on campus may not be such a novel idea anymore. Story on page 3.

Sports

Armed with young players, the men's tennis team prepares for the future. Story on page 15.

illustration by Laura Casamento

Survey: students taken more seriously by professors

In comparison with national statistics, Cabrini students report that they are taken more seriously by professors than students at other colleges reporting their experiences. However, Cabrini students feel that they challenge the professors' ideas in class less when compared with students of colleges throughout the nation.

by Nick Luchko

staff writer

Cabrini students generally feel that the faculty take them seriously in most of their classes

Nevertheless, they felt they were~1i,to challenge a professor's ideas, accor g to a recent Student Development surv~

Although half of the student bod feels that they are taken senously and at they are challenged in class, when compared with the national statistics, it is a different story.

Compared to 80 percent of students in the national survey, 65 percent of Cabrini students say they would challenge a professor's ideas.

But to Cabrini's praise, 51 percent of the

students felt they were taken seriously by professors, as compared with 39 percent nationally.

The survey was administered by the Higher Education Research Center of UCLA. Cabrini was one of 33 four-year Catholic colleges to participate.

The amount of students to tak~in this survey came out to about l 00, ~7 of the students totally completing the survey.

'The education here at Cabrini is education of the heart," said Dr. Robert Bonfiglio, vice president of student development. 'There is intellectual development here, but social development is present as well."

"I feel that the teachers here at Cabrini to help the students out;' said Becky Juric , a sophomore. 'They go out of their way t

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"I love it when my students challenge me," said Dr. Marice Bezdek, an English professor.

Bonfiglio also points to advising as another means through which faculty members show they care for and respect the students.

''I feel that the advising is good, but other things are elaborated as well on a personal level," said sophomore Trish Arnold.

"Teaching and advising go hand in hand here," said Dr. Joseph Romano, professor of philosophy.

However, there are other students who feel that they are not challenged by their teachers.

"Some of the teachers do [challenge their students], but some do not," said sophomore

Dena Zattoni.

One complaint from most students is that they feel that they are afraid of what the teacher might say if the student goes against them in class.

"Sometimes I wonder if the students feel that the teachers are considered authority figures and won't speak out," said Bezdek.

''I think the students should feel comfortable with the critical thinking aspect of learning," Romano said.

"Teachers that I have had don't even challenge us," said first-year student Greg Queen.

This, too, is another complainL Students feel that teachers do not even let the students participate in class and just have a discussion all to themselves. r

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Alcohol policy ahead of national trend to call parents

A new policy is being promoted at colleges across the country which would allow them to inform parents of their children's violations of alcohol and drug policies. Cabrini's policy is ahead of this national trend, since parents are already notified after a second offense.

by Benjamin Lunn assistant news editor

t9Cabrini College is ahead of the

A law is being promoted allowing schools to inform parents when a dependent student violates drug and alcohol laws.

However, Cabrini College has already had a policy of this type in effect since the early '90s.

The policy, ·according to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, would provide a legal loophole that would pennit colleges to inform parents of their children's violations of drug and alcohol policies without fear of infringing upon the students' rights to privacy.

Cabrini already has a policy of this sort in effect.

A detailed outline of the college's policy can be found on page 52 in the student handbook.

For most violations, a first offense receives a written warning .and a fine between $25$150. An offense resulting in hospitalization immediately results in suspension of residence hall privileges.

For most second offenses, the student is put on probation and mandatory community service hours are enforced.

The third offense results in a mandatory meeting with parents to discuss the role of drugs and alcohol in the life of the student, a larger fine and, possibly, expulsion from the school.

Whenever a student is placed on any type of probation, the parents are immediately notified, according to Robert Bonfiglio, vice president of student development.

Therefore, the parents know of the offenses the students have committed before the mandatory meeting is necessary.

The college did not always have a policy like this in effect, according to Bonfiglio.

When he arrived in the early 1990s, there was no policy or a code of conduct.

He foresaw a need for such policies here and met with the Student Government Association to discuss the issue.

In conjunction with the SGA, Bonfiglio worked to create an effective drug and alcohol policy that would be nearly ideal for the decided that a policy much similar to ~:eave now was the best course of

action.

The current policy is revised on a biennial basis.

Last fall, before classes began, the policy was revised. It is due for a retailoring again in two years.

Bonfiglio does not see the trend of policy changes in colleges around the country as having any effect Cabrini.

He feels tha~'"Jp~li is ahead of the issue and is gl~,,.tha we dealt with the it sooner than the rest o the country, rather than waiting to catch up with the country.

Bonfiglio jokingly pointed out that the entire issue would just be a lot simpler if the drinking age was lowered to 18.

He does, however, feel the policy is a strong one.

"We have a realistic policy," Bonfiglio said. "It is neither too harsh nor stringent. Students are allowed to drink in accordance with the law."

Any students with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact their Peer Educators.

The Peer Educators can be contacted in the Rooyman's Center, or by calling extension 8568:

Speaker shares sexual assault experience

As part of Rape and Sexual Assault Awareness Week, which was held last week, Allyson Kurker spoke to an audience on Tuesday, March 16 ln the Mansion Foyer about her OH'1l experience with sexual assault during her senior year in high school. Kurker's speech was among several other events held throughout the 1-veek, such as workshops for faculty, administration and staff, prevention tips for students sponsored by the RAs of some of the houses, an.d a spiritual healing Mass, sponsored by Campus Ministry

Students speak out

Seems like everyone has something to say about the college's alcoholpolicy.

"It's not necessary for a letter to be sent home. We are adults."

-Jason DiLorenzo, sophomore

·'If you are stupid enough to get caught twice, your parents deserve to be called."

-Jenna Mancini, first-year student

"They should wait until the third offense. You may just be in the wrong place at the wrong time.''

-Mike Butler, sophomore

"You come to college to be independent.'"

-Chuck Shearer, senior

"It's not right because once you·re over 18. you're an adult."

-Meghan Dougherty. sophomore

·Tm an independent student. I don't think it's ne{;essaryfor my parents to be contacted if J get into trouble."

Diane Wemert, senior

"Whoever pays for your education should know about your second offense.··

•Teresa Martin, junior

"Ifs not fair, because we are considered adults. If we were adults in the real world. would the police call our parents?"

-DaveToia. soph(Jmore

"It's not your parent's business at all.''

-Christie Martin, sophomore

photo by Jim Snook

Speaker encourages technological know-how for future

by Adam Greenberg assistant a&e editor

Technological advancements have globalized the economy, requiring a firm grasp on cutting-edge services in order to succeed in the communications industry.

Jeanmarie Kan@, public relations director for AT&T business and Internet services, spoke to students as part of the career development program for English and communication majors on Thursday, March 18 in the Widener Center.

She emphasized how important the online universe has become during these last few years and how it will affect the future.

"We're not going back after this," Kanter said after presenting staggering statistics on the surge of Internet and e-mail use.

She pointed out that the Internet bas provided worldwide access for all businesses. By establishing a site on the Web, a business instantly becomes global.

''The Internet is becoming the way that business happens," she said. "Everyone's online."

As evidence of the Internet's massive po-

tential, Kanter cited the release of the Starr report online.

This provided instant access to the document, and also proved that the Internet could handle the stress of so many people logging on at one time, according to Kanter.

She also showed statistics on the speed of adoption for different technologies such as the cell phone and the pager.

The statistics indicated that the Internet took the least amount of years to be accepted by the mainstream public.

Kanter stressed that because of all of the new technology, everything has changed in the last three years, and will most likely continue to change rapidly.

To stay in tune with new developments, Kanter also advised students to attend a trade show, where industries converge to present their latest wares.

When talking specifically about her experience in public relations, Kanter spoke enthusiastically and focused on the importance of contact and influence.

Demonstrating the availability that her job requires, Kanter pulled out her cell

phone, pager and even a walkie-talkie, which was met with laughter from the audience.

The issue of influence was also discussed by Kanter.

She said that in public relations, it is important to pay attention to certain audiences, such as critics of industry and other influential parties.

Trade publications were also mentioned as a major source for public relations.

Prime skills that Kanter said are necessary for a career in communications are problem solving, creativity and the ability to write well.

"Communications is a great, great profession," she said. "Pick something that you're going to enjoy."

When the speech concluded, stuffed animals embossed with the AT&T logo were handed out to people as they left.

Junior Bill Price said that he was influenced by the presentation, though not in the positive way that many other students had been.

"Now I know what I don't want to do," Price said.

Students to participate in Model United Nations

by Melissa Lessig news editor

Expanding their experience in the field of international relations, a group of students is making a trek to New York to partake in the National Mo • d Nations.

Hollace Bluitt, rofessor of history and political science, w e group of approximately 22 students in their trip to New York on March 30.

Bluitt is teaching the "International Relations" course and believes in gaining hands-on experience, such as that which the Model United Nations will provide.

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I believe you can do more good outside. It's a good exercise to be able to interact with other people," Bluitt said.

"The primary goal of a Model United Nations is to provide a realistic simulation for those students interested in exploring the difficulties and complexities of international negotiation," Bluitt said.

The students, or delegates, will represent Canada at the Model United Nations. Canada "is a major player in the UN and it's an honor" to be chosen, Bluitt said.

Topics will be given to the delegates that will be similar to topics seen in a true United Nations session. The students will have to devise plans of solution to the topics.

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These topics have been chosen based on exposing the students to the demands, nuances, and frustrations of international diplomacy, according to Bluitt.

The Model United Nations will directly teach the delegates the necessary ingredients to successful international negotia• -----bons. t'.,r!:)

"The ultimate goal of a Model United Nations is to demonstrate to delegates why consensus is such an integral component of international diplomacy and also why it is so difficult to achieve it in the real world," Bluitt said.

The students that have been selected to attend the Model United Nations recognize

the value that this experience will give them.

First-year student Dolly Jilozian is one of the students in Bluitt's course who will be making the trip. "It seems like a great experience and a wonderful opportunity," Jilozian said

Andre Garabedian, a first-year student, was chosen to be head delegate and acknowledges the benefits in participating in the Model United Nations.

"I think the advantage is the overall experience of knowing diplomacy and how things work and helping us understand the process of getting things done on the inside," he said.

On This Week

photo by Jim Snook Jeanmarie Kanter, public relations director for AT&T business and Internet serv;ces, spoke about today's technological advancements.

Last Week in the World of News

3/14, Illinois

A 14 car Amtrak train in Illinois traveling approximately 80 M.P.H. slammed into a truck loaded with steel rods. Eleven people were killed and more than 100 people were injured.

3/15, Washington,D.C.

The Institute of Medicine recommended that marijuana cigarettes, or joints, be made available for short periods of time to help cancer and AIDS patients find relief for their severe pain and nausea.

3/18, Washington,D.C.

"Dr. Death" Jack Kevorkian, who has helped 140 people commit suicide since 1990, will go on trial for injecting lethal drugs into the arm of Thomas Yonk, a victim of Lou Gehrig's disease.

Author of 'Dead Man Walking' to Deliver Commencement Address

Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ, author of "Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States," will deliver the 39th Commencement address to over 500 graduates of Cabrini College and their guests on Saturday, May 16, at 10 a.m. on the grounds of the Cabrini Mansion.

Sister Helen, who will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, will be addressing the largest graduating class in Cabrini College's history.

A film based on her "New York Times" Best Seller starred Susan Sarandon, playing the part of Sister Helen, and Sean Penn, playing the part o Matt Poncelet, a death row inmate. Sarandon wo the Oscar for best actress in 1996.

A lifelong resident of Louisiana, Sister Helen joined the Sisters of St. Joseph of Medaille in 1957. In keeping with the order's mission to "heal a world so in need of reconciliation," Sister Helen moved into the St. Thomas Housing Project in New Orleans in the 1980's.

During this time, she was asked to be a pen-pal to a man on death row. She became aware of the process by which state executions are carried out and entered prison ministry where she counseled

death row inmates in the Louisiana State Penitentiary. She accompanied five men to execution and witnessed their deaths.

Since then, she has devoted her energies to educating the public about the death penalty by lecturing, organizing and writing.

She continues her ministry to death row inmates and has helped found "Survive," a victims' advocacy group in New Orleans. She is also writing a book about women's struggles for equality in the Roman Catho lie C!UJ.it:GB-;-ttntt--natS-feet~l'&--IHd-Qj~:Jlill F research.

nored at the ceremony with be Cabri ard of Trustee J. Bradley McManus w an honorary Doctor of Humane Le nus earned national ace • a decorated World War II veteran who, as one of 25 pilots and crew members flying over Greenland, landed a P-38 fighter plane bravely in what has been called the largest US Army Air Corps crash landing of the War. Since 1945, he has served as CEO of several corporations and partnerships which are involved in developing residential and commercial properties in the Metropolitan Philadelphia area.

3/16, Russia

A "diversionary group's" bomb exploded in a busy market in southern Russia, killing at least 62 people while injuring scores more.

After a group of international monitors left Kosovo, Yugoslav security forces deployed new assaults on rebel headquarters, forcing thousands of civilians from their homes after a warning by President Clinton was ignored.

Talent and comedy exposed in review

by Cynthia Taura assistantcopy editor

All the world's a stage.

At least that is the impression given by the cast of Cabrini's spnng review, "Naked Shakespeare." With a lot of the members of the improv troupe, Cavalier Attitudes, and students with a flair for comedy, this show proves to be well worth the money and attracted audience members of all ages.

This two-act play consists of comedy, song and even gunfire. Students of Shakespeare 101, taught by sophomore John Dell'Osa, are dying of boredom. Dell'Osa chooses to take matters into his own hands and concludes they should be dying of gunshot wounds instead. Dell'Osa decides to quiz his class on their knowledge of Shakespeare and when they get questions wrong (and they do), the price is their lives.

In the first act, all the characters wear modern-style clothes to give the impression of a modern-style play, which they pull off very well. In the second act, the cast wears costumes that would have fit in perfectly in Shakespeare's time. This too, is carried off very well.

The play is not just a comedy, but a musical as well. Various members of the cast. such as Shannon Downs and Jenna Mancini, are given the opportunity to display their singing talents, and "talented is just the word to describe their voices.

Most of the cast has multiple parts, and each member is able to handle the changes very well. Lines from some of Shakespeare's plays, such as "Hamlet," "Macbeth" and "Romeo and Juliet'" are recited with what looks like great ease.

The audience seemed to be pleased with the overall product. There was the short, sweet and right to the point reaction given by junior Walter Interrante. "I enjoyed it, I thought it was funny," said Interrante.

The play also captured the attention of former Cabrini graduates, like Joe Zesski. ''I was impressed with the job Nina [Sciarrotta] did. She co-directed the play. The second half was even better than the first half. Everyone in the play took their acting to the extreme that their parts called for," Zesski said.

f)hoto by Jim Snook

After a IS-minute intermission, he second act opens with Paul Moser and Amanda Huth announcing an undiscovered play written by William Shakespeare when he was 13 "and didn't know any better." The two main stars of this play, Edmond, played by John Dell'Osa and ''Bob" (who is later discovered to be a woman named Kate), played by Lisa Nicole Finegan. This play is about Edmond falling in love with his man-servant (Finegan), but she later proves to him that she is actually a ~he and not ;i he, only to result in a tragic ending. This "undiscovered" play excels with comedy, and gives the cast the opportunity to show off their comedic talents.

Cabrini Theater ''IT STINKS!"

Shame Facedly Presents... 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

Sophomore Gail Miller agreed. "It was very good, but different. They did an excellent job."

All in all, the play is a great success, with talent both on the stage and off.

The play will continue on March 25, 26 and 27 at the Red Cloud Coffeehouse.

Showtimes are all at 8 p.m. and tickets cost $5. For information, call the coffeehouse at 902-8510.

It is unfortunate that Shakespeare himself could not see how well his plays could be turned into comedic form. Although that is not possible, all's well that ends well.

NEWS AND NOTES

The following movies will be opening on Friday, March 25:

• The comedy "EDtv," starring Matthew McConaughey,Woody Harrelson and Elizabeth Hurley;

• The action-drama "The Mod Squad," starring Claire Danes, Omar Epps and Giovanni Ribisi.

The following concerts are coming to the area:

• Buffalo Tom will be at the TLA on Thursday, March 25. Tickets cost $14.50 day of the show and the performance starts at 10:30;

• Stabbing Westward, with Placebo and Flick.,will be at the Electric Factory on Friday, March 26. Tickets cost $16 and $18 day of the show;

• Agents of Good Roots, with Wmeskinand Spare Tm:, will be at the TLA on Saturday, March 27; tickets cost $10 and $12 day of the show;

• Lauryn Hill will be at the Tower lbeater on March 28 and 29. The &st night is sold-out. Tickets are still available for March 29.

Sophomores Gary Rupacz and John Dell'Osa act out a scene during rehearsals for Waked Shake-

- Cabrini Faculty Senate

Book gives behind-the-scenes look at presidency

by Adam Greenberg assistant a&e editor

Marching down the mall corridor, George Stephanopoulos was greeted with applause from the crowd of hundreds that lined up to have the former Washington insider autograph copies of his new book.

Upon seeing the man who had so often appeared on their television sets, most people were not struck by his commanding presence or anything regarding his demeanor.

Most people were talking about his height.

A ripple of discussion traveled down the assembled line of people as Stephanopoulos passed by.

"What is he, about five feet five?" one woman said.

"He is short," another man said.

Ironically, people exiting the signing remarked how "down-to-earth" he seemed.

"Down-to-earth" might be a fitting description for the man, but it also describes his new book, "All Too Human."

The book chronicles his experiences in the White House while serving as an advis-

er on President Clinton's staff. Clinton's presidency, as mired in controversy and scandal as it has been and continues to be, is an excellent backdrop for a book.

Of course, the subject has been tackled several times already, most recently with an account of Monica Lewinsky's story. However, Stephanopoulos has an insider perspective th11tlends credibility to his account.

As a spin-doctor on the campaign trail and in the White House, Stephanopoulos was there when stories were breaking and when decisions were made. He had to answer to the press for every presidential misstep, blunder and indiscretion during the President's first term. He also had to deal with the "bimbo eruptions," which is how he describes the cases of Gennifer Flowers and Paula Jones.

Yes, the juicy stuff is in there, but so are the details about the daily mechanics of American politics.

Stephanopoulos writes with candor and as much objectivity as possible. There is no attempt to distance himself from the dirty dealings that went on behind closed doors.

Pointing the finger at himself as much as anyone else, Stephanopoulos is not afraid to portray himself as selfish.

An undercurrent of sadness and disillusion runs throughout "All Too Human." Does the title refer to Clinton's fall from grace or to Stephanopoulos'?

In the Philadelphia Inquirer, critic Doug Ireland faults the writing in "All Too Human" as being "pedestrian, rarely expanding on the basic TV vocabulary of 3,000 words." He also cnt.1c1zes Stephanopoulos' reliance on pop-culture references. Ultimately, Ireland concludes that the book is self-serving and that the former Clinton aide is in it for the money. Ireland's comments about the language of the book are indicative of everything that is wrong with the government. Who decided that only well-educated academic types should understand the language of politics?

Ireland finds the "TV vocabulary" of "All Too Human" to be a weakness when it is actually a strength. Stephanopoulos' writing is accessible and fascinating, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the presidency that is interesting without being sensationalized. Is Stephanopoulos in it for the money?

On March 13 George Stephanopoulos visited Waldenbooks in Montgomery Mall in North Wales, Penn.

Sure he is. However, "All Too Human" is subtitled "A Political Education," and that education is definitely worth the cost for the reader.

Hip-hop group gives musical ride with new album

by Jim Snook photography editor

In the world of hip-hop music, originality and individuality are the keys to success. Most recently, the Roots, a band composed of a bassist, a keyboardist, a drummer and two MCs have taken originality to the extreme.

Few hip-hop bands last long enough to make a forth recording, and perhaps only the Roots have made one while their career is still on the ascent. Their second recording, 1995s "Do You Want More?!!!??!" and its follow-up, 1996s "lliadelph Half Life," bridged hip-hop to funk and jazz while also developing a stoic lyrical version sorely missed from the mainstream music scene.

"Things Fall Apart," the highly anticipated album from MCA hip-hop group the Roots, features artwork as powerful as its music, as the album will be released in a limited edition collector's series of five separate album covers.

Five stark black-and-white photographs grace the covers of the limited edition pressing. One shows out-of-control New York Police Department officers pursuing AfricanAmerican citizens during a race riot in the Bedford Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn. Another is the famous image of a savagely burned toddler shortly after a ~rld

One of the five covers of the Roots' "Things Fall Apart" War II bombing of Shanghai, China.

another is a closeup

''Things Fall Apart," which draws its title from the Nigerian China Achebe's classic 1958 novel (which in turn got its name from the famous poem "The Second Coming" by W.B. Yeats), is in stores now.

Musically, the group is at its best with special guests, including Black Star's Mos Def, who contributes some oldschool fun and technique on the track "Double Trouble."

"Ain't Saying Nothing New" is a good track about the staleness of hip-hop. Innovative percussion offsets Erykah Badu's supple vocals on "You Got Me," along with an organically developed jungle beat.

The main sample used for the intro is from "Mo' Better blues." The only other sample is in "Without A Doubt," courtesy of Schooly D's "Saturday Night."

The Roots set a new standard of rap two years ago by fully mixing live instruments into their act. They call themselves hip-hop, but with an organic feel.

Now is the time to unleash this organic feel on a more accepting crowd and "Things Fall Apart" does just that.

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with the Ace of Spades in his hand. The forth shows a haunting face of a starving Somalia child, and rounding out the covers is an interior of a gutted church de~troyed by a~fire.

From beginning to end, Black Thought, Malik B. and ?uestlove, plus the many others that make up the Roots, take you on a musical ride that explores the many facets of hip-hop. This album is not going to play out quickly so don't play yourself; go out and get it!

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by Bridget Egan staff writer

Manipulating genes, socialized healthcare, and "nano tubes" replacing computer chips are all predictions in the future of medicine and the sciences. The predictions for what the next century will bring in terms of the sciences are varied, but all agree that humans will need to inform themselves constantly to keep up with the frenzied pace of scientific and medical advancements.

Dr. Kathleen Daley-McKinley, chair of the sociology department, feels that in the social sciences field there will be an immense emphasis on cognitive social psychology. This means that people will be examining the way in which they frame or structure their world. Therapy will try to help patients view things differently. For example, a crisis will be stressed as a challenge that the patient should tackle. Therapists will try and help the patient recategorize a problem or crisis, and use it as an opportunity for growth.

Dr. Keith Goffe M.D., a psychiatrist at Neumann Medical Center in Philadelphia, claims that patient CMe will have to increase because he foresees more mental traumas in the future.

"Depression and anxiety will increase enormously," Goffe said. "The social causation of this epidemic will be the problem to solve socially."

Many feel that there will be more individualized therapy and more specialized branches of therapy. Suzan Schwarz, coordinator of therapeutic and rehabilitation services at Temple East in Philadelphia, agrees with McKinley that therapy will focus more on a patient's individual needs.

"Therapy will be more designed for the individual." Schwarz said. "There will be increasing amounts of geriatric and child abuse and neglect therapy available."

Both Schwarz and Goffe were recently involved in another medical trend: mergers. Temple University purchased Neumann Medical Center recently and the staff members had to adjust themselves to new policies, cuts in staff, and even the relocation of several major hospital units. Goffe sees these giant hospital corporations failing in the future because of the care they offer.

"Capitalist-style healthcare will fail to provide adequate care for the millions," Goffe said. "After a bitter revolutionary period, health care will be socialized."

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The feelings of many healthcare workers regardi~ the trend of merging hospitals and health care provider(3/not very favorable. Many feel that adequate care cannot be given to patients when health care providers are constantly worried about their positions and are forced to recreate and redefine their jobs.

Paul Arnold, an registered nurse at Temple East, feels that healthcare is going to decline because of workers who try to follow rules instead of instill quality.

''There will be an increased chance of risk due to quick discharges," Arnold said. ''The discharges will be according to 'rules' rather than patient progress."

This conflict between the generic approach of major healthcare providers and the individualized care that therapists feel their patients will require could result in drastic changes in the medical profession. However, with rising costs due to increased technology, this struggle is likely to last for a long time.

In terms of technology, McKinley sees a new, growing trend in neuropsychology. In neuropsychology, emphasis is placed on physiological factors on the psyche. There is also greater stress on brain functions and an emphasis to look within gene structures for clues to problems. Technologies such as PET scans are used to help identify problems. McKinley sees technology becoming more invasive in order to see what "nature" gave each individual in their genetic makeup.

Although there is a positive side to this technological boom, McKinley also sees the negative side to this trend. She feels that most people do not see the complexity involved in using not only technology but also drugs to help with disorders. McKinley said that often we do not deal with the bigger picture, and instead try to find a quick fix to large problems.

Goffe echoes McKinley's sentiments. "The psychopharrnacological revolution will fail to live up to the propaganda spread by the giant pharmaceutical monopolies," he said.

Dr. Louis Nudy, associate professor of chemistry, feels that though technology is not the solution to every problem, it can definitely help to advance the medical and other branches of the scientific community. He cites examples like prosthetic limbs and genetic therapy as examples of the positive side of technology.

For the next century, Nudy sees great strides in the field of chemistry. ''We're able to take the knowledge we have

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and apply it to more complex and chaotic systems," he said.

Nudy said that the basics of chemistry will probably never go away or change dramatically, but new additions to the field are being discovered constantly. A nano tube, which is a small carbon-based molecular structure, will be able to be used in place of a computer chip. These nano tubes will make computers even faster than they are now. Advancements in weather tracking systems are another prediction that Nudy has for the future. Along the same lines, environmental impacts will be able to be better anticipated. With this technology, some pollutants may be able to be neutralized before severe ~e can be done.

Environmentally speaking, the chemical industry's regulations may change in the future. Nudy claims that the Environmental Protection Agency is considering hiring a third party to help regulate the environmental hazards of chemical companies. The EPA and the corporation will set targets that the independent third-party inspectors will check up on. The engineers of the corporation will then have the freedom to solve problems their own way and the EPA will still be able to regulate and control chemical industry standards.

Dr. Janet Kumar, associate professor of biology, also foresees strides in the scientific realm with the help of technology. A major example of this is the genome project that is currently underway and should be finished in the year 2004 or 2006.

Kumar states that this project, which is attempting to sequentially put together every human being's DNA, is a major step for the future of science. Kumar stresses the importance of the project because every human being's blood will be able to be taken and diseased identified in the genetic makeup. There is a downside to this project, though.

Kumar claimed that this ability to identify diseases genes even years before the disease appears may lead many insurance companies to reject clients and leave many without medical coverage.

"Science is moving much quicker than we are able to deal with the information presented to us;' Kumar said.

Biotechnology, the field under which genetic studies lies, is a booming trend for the next century. Kumar stated that most.advancements and research would be at the basic level of science. Technology has allowed for the designing of drugs that have an effect on genes, from replacing them to curing the diseases that they may carry.

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This technology is even beginning to appear in Cabrini lassrooms. Although there is no specific program for iotechnology, Kumar claims that some equipment dealing 'th DNA has been brought in so that students will be able o at least have some experience for their future education r careers. The curriculum may also be added to in the fu, and Kumar hopes that biotechnology will find its niche in Cabrini classrooms.

"We can't do everything [for the students):' Kumar said. But we can show the students the basics, so they can say at they have at least seen it."

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On August 26, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing women the right to vote.

Title VII of the Civil RightsAct prohibits employment discrimination by private employers, employment agencies and unions based on race, sex,etc.

The Supreme Court case, Roe v. Wade grants a woman's right to abortion,which led to the cancelation of anti-abortion laws In 46 states.

Celebrating women's triumphs

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

by Chris Nielsen assistant

perspectives editor

When the women of the Class of '99 graduate, they will have an endless selection of jobs to choose from. Right now, we are living in a strong economic period with boundless job opportunities for men and for women.

However, not so long ago, women were finding it difficult to break in to many of the career fields they now dominate. And in the month of March, Women's History Month, it is important to remember the women who found their way to great careers despite gender discrimination.

The FirstNationalWomen's Conference is held in Houston, Texas,chaired by BellaAbzug.

Historymaking event: more women than men enter college.

Geraldine Ferraro is the first woman vice-presidentialcandidate of a major political party (Democratic Party).

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tion 24 hours a day. Students would also be able to self-administer take-home exams this way, and submit information electronicalJy. There would be less dependence on class time with such technology and more ability to interact with other students and professors.

The opinions of al1the professionals seem quite varied, but al1 involved tend to cite technology, genetic advancements, or healthcare as the major trends for the next century. Nudy claims that the key for the scientific and medical future is to remember that the nature of breakthroughs is that they are impossible to predict. He also states that there are things waiting to be discovered that the human mind cannot even conceive of at this moment.

"I'm very optimistic that the quality of life and the availabilityof resourceswill improvein the future,"Nudy-said.

Many of the groundbreaking women of the past few decades have come from Cabrini College. You may have even come across a few of them.

Do not get into trouble with the law in Montgomery County, because if you do, you may have to deal with Karen Citro, class of '86. She is the Assistant District Attorney in Montgomery County, Penn.

The computer you use for your next project may be from a Cabrini graduate. Joan Buzzalino, class of '66, has helped Cabrini get many IBM computers. She is the Vice President for Human Resources, Sales and Distribution for the computer giant.

Cabrini College can also claim to have the president of the Delaware County Medical Society as an alumni. Her name is Dr. Lorraine Disipio, class of '73.

Disipio feels that the smalJ size of her classes and personal attention at Cabrini gave her preparation for the real world. She would need all the preparation she could get.

"In the early 70's, being a women was an obstacle, because medicine was male-dominated," Disipio said. "I had to prove myself as a person who wouldn't take a backseat to males. It obviously worked."

Susan Sexton, class of '69, has a somewhat different perspective. The first female judge in Hillsborough County, Fla., found her gender to be an advantage, not an obstacle.

She feels that perception plays a huge role in people's decisions regarding gender roles. "The real obstacle was that I was the first candidate to run against a seated judge," said Sexton. She also feels that the voters' perceptions of women as being fair and level-headed helped her to get her job.

Aside from Sexton's experience, women have often had to change people's preconceptions in order to get ahead in their careers. This notion might best be summed up by Disipio. "Women's rights haven't changed. We have developed guts, and savvy, too," she said. "We have to focus on breaking into male-dominated fields."

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EDITORIAL Silenceof the students

Although students expressed the sentiment that the faculty take them seriously, they also felt they were unable to challenge professors and teachers in their classes.

This contradiction was a result found in a recent survey administered to students. In comparison with 80 percent of the students from four-year Catholic colleges surveyed, 65 percent of Cabrini students would not challenge their teachers on ideas presented in classes. On the other hand, 51 percent of Cabrini students believe the faculty respect them and take them seriously, while 39 percent nationally think the same.

If students feel their professors treat them genuinely, then why do they not feel cornfortable or confident enough to speak up in class and question the concepts their teachers are presenting?

We have a few reasons for students' lack of participation. There is a high school mentality that exists on this campus. Many students get by without preparing for classes. Naturally, these students are not going to speak up in classes because of their lack of knowledge on the material. In addition, other students do not express their beliefs in classes •for fear of ridicule from fellow classmates or from being wrong.

The blame for the deficiency of students contributing their opinions in classes does not lie completely on the students themselves. Some professors structure their classes in a manner that does not permit discussion Students can not speak out if they are not afforded the opportunity to do so.

In order to eliminate the paradox that exists where students do not particpate even though they feel their teachers are sincere, we have some suggestions. Workshops could be organized that instruct faculty on how to get students more actively involved in class discussions. Above all, students need to realize they are no longer in high school and a college environment requires actual dedication and exertion.

RON D'ORAZIO

As I come within two months of graduation, I can definitely say that Cabrini, for the most part, has been a positive four-year experience. I have been given many opportunities here that I would not have been able to receive at other schools until late in my college career. The opportunities have held especially true when it concerns my major.

I am an English/communication major and have had the opportunity to work on the newspaper, the radio station and in the television studio in my first two years. If I had chosen a larger school, the aforementioned experiences may not have been available until my junior or senior year.

College life in itself is an experience that I would do over again in a heartbeat. The students of the college, on the whole, are good people, and I have been able to make many friends here that I am sure to keep for a long time.

The college experience was cruising along for me until this year. My senior year, the year I graduate. Graduation, an experience that one is supposed to be treasured throughout life, has become a large source of debate amongst seniors and administration.

After last year's debacle at the Dixon Center, the administration, for the first time in 30 years, wanted to cut the number of people at graduation to four tickets per person.

In addition to not wanting graduation inside, seniors wanted the same freedom that previous classes had enjoyed. We held numerous meetings to decide how to plead our case. Of course, we were discouraged from fighting by such sayings as "this school is not a democracy."

How about that? We, the students, cannot have OUR graduation where we want it at a school which we (or our parents) pay to attend. Additionally, the

administration said that we can have the ceremony outside, with only three people allowed to attend with us.

The problem is that most students have twice that number of immediate family members. So, I guess we were expected to exclude some people in our family. No brother and sister for me, just one or the other.

Finally, a reporter for the Loquitur revealed the administration changed their minds again, allowing other family members to attend. The seniors now have what they set out for, a graduation to their liking.

By the way, Dr. Robert Bonfiglio said that the other guests will not be able to see or hear the ceremony. The administration needed to get their last two digs in after they did not get what they wanted. I just do not understand how they can dictate where we can or cannot graduate when they charge as much as do to go here.

After a 9.5 percent increase in tuition last year, there was a public outcry. This year, the school raised the tuition 9.7 percent and really got people steamed. The paper printed many letters and editorials expressing student disgust in reference to the tuition hike.

When inflation is only 2 or 3 percent, it makes you wonder how a school figures out a need to raise tuition almost 10 percent.

With the school cutting off residences at a certain point and Cabrini, in my opinion, way behind other schools in the technological field, I cannot fathom such a large increase.

Since I am a sports person, I am hoping to see the extra money put towards meaningful projects, such as building a softball field for the Lady Cavs to play on.

The school is thinking of re-vamping a pond at the front of campus. but somehow cannot give their team a home field.

Do you really think that a pond will bring more students to the school than a new softball field? The fact that the Lady Cavs have to play at a high school is an absolute disgrace.

As I depart from Cabrini, I wish all the remaining students good luck and I hope that the administration actually starts working for the students.

RonD'Oraziois a seniormajoringin English/communication. Heis oneof Loquitur'ssportseditors.Heis a bitteryoungman.

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.

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.

When one night can change your attitude

My adventure began as I was sitting outside the mansion around 3 a.m., thinking about a couple of personal issues I had. After about a half hour, two of my classmates, Kelli Duffy and Donna Orsini, drove by and needed money for Dave Matthews Band tickets.

COM1\1ENTARY NICK LUCHKO

Everybody has problems. Sometimes they are big, sometimes they are small.

However, here at Cabrini College most of the students feel that every problem that occurs is a drastic crisis.

I am guilty of this at times, but after what I did this past Friday, I know now that the problems here at Cabrini are not that bad.

I gave them the cash and they asked me if I wanted to go down to Veterans Stadium and get a ticket as well.

I was already going to go to Tower Records later in the morning to get the tickets, but I said yeah and went to the Vet to sleep out.

I went to my room, got my Walkman and blanket, and was on my way.

When we got there, we found our place in line and I settled in for a long night.

As I sat there in the cold, I thought about my life and how things were going.

But as the night got longer and colder, I began to think about an issue that would have never entered my mind when I got

there: the homeless.

Although I was there to get Dave Matthews tickets, I felt as though there was another reason that I was there.

As I continued to think about the homeless, I realized that these people actually stay out in this weather all night, all the time.

When I think of people who complain about the living conditions here at Cabrini, I wish I could tell them the feeling that I had sleeping on that hard concrete with the wind blowing through my hair. All I had was my blanket.

The homeless stay out all through the night and have no place to stay.

At least here at Cabrini you have a place where the heat is turned on.

I also went the night without any food or drink. I then turned my attention to the cafeteria.

Sure, the food sucks at times, but at least there is something.

These people have no food. They have to go through the garbage to get a half-decent meal.

After reflecting, I could not believe how much I really did have and how much I complain about the little things in life.

I feel that this time of sitting in the cold was one of the best things I have ever done.

Not only because I got my Dave Matthews tickets, but because I realiz~d how much I have in life and that to complain about petty things is selfish and inconsiderate on my part.

Just remember the next time you complain about the food or the living conditions, you don't have it that bad.

You could be sleeping out on the street with nothing to eat, like so many Americans in today's society.

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asses than I do at my own home parish. iller's article also mentions the Search retreat. I nally gone on the Search retreat and loved it. If to read the blue pamphlet about Search, you that it is based on Christian themes. But regardur religious background, you can attend Search positive experience. the same as a Catholic per-

•cle does not mention anything about any of the ams that Campus Ministry works on.

eb. 27 until March 5, a group of around 30 stuto West Virginia, giving up their spring break to who are economically disadvantaged. was~tj._oned about Hunger and Homeless

n students helped raise mon~yfor the homeless •ng "Arrested for Hunger," in which you C,:m!d rs, staff, friends, etc. arrested. After being arwould then have to raise money to bail themf the "hunger jail."

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side to feel what it is like to be homeless and to raise awareness of homelessness.

Last semester, Campus Ministry held a prayer service for those livmg with the HIV virus and AIDS, their families and friends. Even though attendance was low, it was inspiring. No matter how much we talk about activities, put up flyers, leave campus wide messages, and put things in mailboxes, students make their own decision on whether o·i not to participate in Campus Ministry sponsored events Students can not be forced to attend activities on this campus, especially activities dealing with religion.

Yes, Cabrini College is Catholic, but in regards to the curriculum of the Religion Department, there are many religions. As part of a diverse world, it is important to understand and celebrate diversity. We can not go around forcing _people to be a part of something that they do not want to be ; part or, .u,2-we certainly can not force religion down the throats of others.

NickLuchkois a sophomoremajoringin English/ communication. Heis a staffwriterforLoquitur.

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JOE ELLIOTT that I say this is because I love to travel. Getting in a car or even riding the train home like I did freshman year always seemed to be a great adventure.

When I think about it now, I can remember the many journeys trying to get home via the SEPTA and New Jersey AMTRAK railroads. Boy, those were the great trips of trying to figure out if I was ever going to make it home. And, when I got home, if somebody was going to be there to pick me up.

Slowly, I figured out that I could get a cheaper ticket and ride a lower-budget train. Nonetheless, I have now obtained a truck that helps me get home, which has made my life a great deal easier.

It has also helped me fulfill a great dream that I have, and that is to be able to go where ever I want to at any time.

Even if it is a quick trip to WaWa or if I'm driving up to the Dixon Center to go play some squash. I think that it is the little things that we see that make me happy to be just moving around.

My mom and dad hate how I'm constantly moving around when I come home, but I think that I have told you that before. My mom always told me that I ,bave a problem trying to sit still, and that I loved to go places when I was younger.

Well, I have been able to travel a lot since my arrival on this planet. But I still think there are a lot of things I need to learn before I go on my ultimate journey, which is to travel to Nepal to go hiking.

But for now, I'll just be content with the tri-state area.

I have also had my share of travelling abroad. After my freshman year in college, I was able to ~{) to my homeland of Greece for a mqnfu.

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Let me tell you, it was probably the best three weeks of my life. I mean, when I was in high school I went to Greece with my father for a week, but that was not the same, because my dad was with me, and it was kind of hard to go and do anything illegal and bad.

But nonetheless, we had a really great time. I was able to get a real grasp of Greece from my dad's point of view.

When I went there, I met up with my brother. It was when I got there that I realized that I was basically in a foreign country all by myself.

Well, I ended up having a great time, and many new experiences.

Together, my brother and I wandered through the streets of Athens for a couple of weeks.

It was funny because I was the only one of the two of us who was able to speak the language. Well, at least a small amount of it.

While I was there, I really started to think about home. Every summer I go away and work at my summer camp in the Catskills. But I never really go far away and or go someplace new.

Sure, I have gone to some places that nobody from around here has ever gone to, like climbing inside Catskill Falls or climbing the three tallest peaks in the Catskills in less than one day.

But sometimes I feel that I could still do something bigger and better.

Luckily for me, I got this really great job working with Eastern Mountain Sports. It has given me a great opportunity to learn more about the one thing that I do best, travel.

EMS has really given me the tools and the knowledge that I needed to help fuel that desire to get off my butt and go somewhere.

I think it is extremely important for people to travel, because you will always learn something new when you go somewhere, even if you have been there a hundred times before.

My best advice is to never sit around and waste the day away.

As my headmaster once told when we were in St Martine,"J0e, Carpebiem "

joe Elliottis a juniormajoringin English/communication. Heis theperspectiveseditorof Loquitur.Lookbothwaysbefore crossingthestreet.

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'The Answer' responding with MVP numbers .

week, you would be hard pressed to find another player more deserving of MVP honors in the league.

Iverson is averaging 29 points a game as the leading scorer in the NBA and also plays inspired defense. He is one of three Sixers in the top five in steals per game.

It wasn't always this honky-dory around the Iverson camp, though. At one point, many, including coach Larry Brown, felt that he needed to get his head into his game.

PAUL MOSER

Allen Iverson is providing the answer to the question everyone asked in the off season.

Does he have "it"?

"It" is definitely in The Answer's repertoire. He oozes "it," he flashes "it" and then burns you for an electrifyingly devastating crossover with "it"

He drops 30 points on you with a single bound and then leaves dejected players' ankles sore simply for daring to guard him.

Iverson, who many regarded before the season as a ticking time bomb, has quietly become one of the best players in the game, to deafening enthusiasm from the city of Philadelphia.

Iverson has quieted critics and enticed supporters with his stellar first-half play this season.

If we were to end the NBA season this

Before this season, there were questions about Iverson's dedication to go along with his shady past.

This season, though, to Iverson's credit, we have not once heard the expression "posse" used with Iverson's name.

For Iverson, there was a fine line between being a good player and a great player. Iverson seems to be crossing that line.

But most impressive, and to Brown's credit, Iverson is a team player this year.

In a way, he always has been. He just wasn't asked to do the team thing under other coaches.

Johnny Davis, lverson's rookie year coach, fed fire to the selfish stigma that Iverson has kept for years by telling him to shoot every time he touched the ball and centering the offense around just Iverson during a period of games where he scored over 50.

Then Brown stepped on the scene. With tough love, Brown forced Iverson to add new

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facets to his game. Among the new facets was the mysterious "it" that this town has not seen since a certain other superstar with a doctorate carried it.

Brown has unlocked something beautiful that is blossoming right before our eyes.

In a stroke of brilliance, Brown decided to move Iverson to the off-guard position. Iverson who now is paired with point guard Eric Snow, can flourish in this more open position.

He can do a lot of the important things that NBA greats have done without being confined to just ball handling.

Although Iverson may end up as starting point guard some day, part-time point guard is perfect for now.

Iverson now is able to ease into the position instead of going through the usual trialby-fire method used in the NBA

Iverson's maturation has been possibly one of the most positive thing to happen to the NBA in a while.

Although it seems the NBA has dubbed the future of the league on Los Angeles Laker and Lower Merion High School star Kobe Bryant, they will_undoubtedly have to consider Iverson to be a possible heir-apparent soon-if they haven't already.

At this stage in the game, Iverson has outplayed Bryant, both statistically and physically. In fact, one of the only categories that Bryant leads Iverson in is most network tele-

vised games. Write this in the books: expect to see many more nationally televised Sixers games next year.

Iverson took him to school one-on-one when the Sixers embarrassed the Lakers. In what turned out to be his best game as a Sixer, Iverson dropped 41 points and ten assists on Bryant and the Lakers.

If the TV execs were not watching this and noticing this, they aren't doing their job, period.

Right now, there is definitely a heated debate on who exactly will be the guy to lead the NBA the way Michael Jordan did in the '90s. The only two right now who can attempt to take that responsibility appear to be Iverson and Bryant, with an edge going to Iverson.

Iverson has answered the critics and has positioned himself to be the NBA superstar to lead the league into the next century.

The only question that is left to be answered for Iverson is whether or not he can keep up his improvement.

If he can start nailing his outside baskets with more consistency, he will become outlawed. Right now hardly anybody in the league can think about guarding him, and he's only 24. He has many more years to make defenders worry about him.

PaulMoserisa seniormajoringin English/ communication.Heis oneof Loquitur'ssportseditors. Heiscommonlyreferredto as"TheQuestion.•

Verdeto headgolfteam Lady Cavs suffer 1st loss

by Ron D'Orazio sports editor

The golf team heads into a new season with some changes and much speculation.

The 1999 season got off to an ominous start when the first three practices were cancelled due to weather and course conditions.

Tryouts have not been held for the team and there is a month left in the season before the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference championship matches.

The team, when fully assembled, has to adJust to an additional coach in Dr. Tony Verde, executive director of the Dixon Center. Formally coached solely by John Dzik, head athletic director and men's basketball coach, the team will have dual coaches in Dzik and Verde.

Verde's previous coaching experience includes a head coaching position at the University of Toronto in Canada.

According to Verde, the position in Toronto allowed him to have many experiences that included taking his team to the World Student Golf Championships in Scotland.

Verde comes to Cabrini to coach in Division m and the PAC for the first time.

Verde said that he coaches golf because

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it is good for students to learn in order to be better prepared for the business world.

According to Verde, the game teaches the students lessons in life, such as gentlemanly behavior.

According to Verde, once tryouts and practice begin, then he can get a feel for the PAC and his team.

"The golf team is a young one," Verde said. Verde is planning to have only one or two seniors be a part of the team.

A concern for Verde is that, from what he know:;, many Cav players do not have much experience in tournament or team play. Out qf the 15 potential players, only six have previous team experience.

Another challenge for Verde is finding a private club for the Cavs to call home.

Verde is pleased with the Cavs' current home, Jeffersonvi11e,a local public club.

Verde, who wants the club as a designated site for matches, said that he has talked to three clubs and will probably have a private site for next year. The team has an outside chance to garner a site for the current season.

The golf season is slated to last from the end of March until the weekend of the 25th and 26th of April. The last Sunday and Monday in April will be the 36-hole PAC championships.

by Alison Briant staff writer

Maybe it was the mud. Maybe the referee exhibited an unfair partiality toward the Rowan University Profs.

Maybe the Lady Cavalier Lacrosse team Just could not get their game plan together. Whatever the case, they could not make a win happen that day against that New Jersey team.

Walking onto the lower athletic fields

Tuesday, March 23rd with a 3-0 record, the Lady Cavs anticipated a pretty sure win. They struggled through the first half, bat• tling treacherous field conditions due to the recent inclement weather, and fought hard to push back against a strong Rowan offense.

By the second half, the 20th ranking Division III Lady Cavs were trailing by three goals.

They eothusiasticalJy returned from halftime after psyching themselves up for a reentry and scored almost immediately. Rowan, however, matched their attempts at a strong comeback at every tum, making the score 9-7.

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vailed as the Rowan strategy.

The loudest cheer from a very talkative crowd boomedover the field when the ref "Finally!" called a foul against the Profs. One referee in particular wormed her way into the spot of both hated one and scapegoat, according to the crowd of fami1y, friends and Cabrini students.

One of the more vociferous men in the stands inferred of the Cabrini Lady Cavs, 'They must have made this ref mad before the game started!"

With seven minutes left in the game, the Lady Cavs persisted in their original intent to overcome the Profs, with the last goal of the game making the final score I0-8. Never yielding to the inevitable, the Cavs kept up their energy until the time ran out, putting up a great effort to redeem themselves.

The girls looked somewhat surprised as they collected their belongings after the game.

Senior Amanda Seeds explained their dismay.

"We weren't ourselves today," she said. "Rowan isn't ranked as highly as Ursinus and we beat them. We should have won today."

sports editor last quarter and a half.

Shenendoah University was After picking their first victo- up on Mar. 20th, and they dery of the season against Kean feated the Cavs in overtime, 10University, the men's lacrosse 9. team has dropped three straight According to senior captain contests. Brian Bugey, the team played

by Ron D'Orazio combining for three goals in the Cavs dropped a match to Franklin and Marshall University on Tuesday, Mar. 23 by a score of 15-8. According to Bugey, Franklin and Marshall capitalized on their mistakes. something that they do very well.

The team has lost games to well on Saturday but came up Clarkson University, Sheefert- 'l(ith a difficult loss. doah University and Frankrtn ~ccording to Bugey, the main Marshall ~versiix) concerns of the team are that The Clarkson game was they are playing with a low scheduled for Sunday, Mar 14, bench in terms of numbers. The but was postponed in the third team has been handed a tougher qw.arterdue to an injury to Cav- schedule this season now that alier midfielder Kevin Ben- they are a part of the Pennsylvajamin, a sophomore. The injury nia Athletic Conference. stemmed from trying to play the The Cavs first game of the game during heavy snow fall. season came o- WashingOnce the player was injured the ton and Lee Universit)'. a team decision was made to postpone that is ranked six m the nation the contest. at the Division III level. Other

On Friday, Mar. 19, the game tough games will be against was resumed with the score 13- PAC rivals Wesley College and 3 in favor of Clarkson. The final Neumann College. score was 15-4, with the teams In their most recent action, the

In the second quarter Franklin and Marshall outscored the Cavs 7-2 to run away with the match. The Cavs were able to stay with their opponents in the second half but could not over come their deficit.

Franklin and Marshall once again had the larger team in terms of numbers, almost twice the number that the Cavs had.

Still, Bugey, one of three seniors on the team along with Eric Udovich and John Gwizowski, remains positive about the team's work ethic and game effort.

"This is the team that I want to go out of my senior with,"

The Cavs move the up the fieldduring their 15-8 loss to Franklin University.

Bugey sai~"There are no superstars on this teal()we need and get good contributions from everyone."

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Coach optimistic about tennis team's chances

by Laura Casamento editor in chief

It's going to be a rebuilding year.

Day, the veteran coach of Cabrini's men's tennis team, has lost some of his stronger players to last year's graduation and is starting over with younger, less experienced players this season.

However, he says, those younger players are progressing nicely, prompting him to place his team among the middle of the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference's teams at the end of the season.

"We're going to do okay," Day said. "We're playing better and better every match."

Day lost seniors Dan Dotsey and Alex Corkhill, his No. 1 and No. 2 singles players, to graduation last year. However, sophomore captain Pete Pietranik appears ready to fill the No. 1 spot, with first-year student Greg D' Antonio, his No. 1 doubles partner, playing at No. 2 singles.

"[Pietranik] is playing really well," Day said. "He is undefeated at No. 1 singles, with a 3-0 record."

Pietranik and D' Antonio are also undefeated at No. 1 doubles, also tallying a 3-0 record.

"[D'Antonio] is 1-2 in singles," Day said. "He's had a couple of tough losses, but he's getting better and better each match."

The team has young and inexperienced players filling out the lower slots in singles competition, according to Day. However, he says, all have exhibited a great amount of potential in their early matches.

First-year student Frank Plum, who plays at No. 3 singles, is one such player.

"He's getting real strong," Day said.

At No. 4, sophomore Dan McConnell is in the midst of his first year on the team.

"He's done a very good job so far this year," Day said.

Although he has yet to win a match, Day is especially enthusiastic about McConnell's play against Alvernia this weekend. "He almost pulled one out," Day said.

Day cautions that the team's early record of0-3 is not an indication of the team's play this season.

"Our record is very misleading," Day said. "We have seen a Jot of teams that have really improved from last year."

Not that it is necesarily a bad thing, though.

"More parity makes the PAC look good," he said.

Day expects the majority of the team's schedule to be tough.

"Marywood should repeat as PAC champions," he said. "Eastern and Beaver should come in after them, and after that it's anybody's guess. We're all pretty much even."

The team is also trying to step up its playing ability by scheduling tough teams for its trip to Hilton Head, S.C., next week. Among those teams are MacAlester College, St. Thomas University, Hamline University, Savannah College and Elmhurst College. According to Day, Harnline is usually in the top 25 in the country among Di-

vision III schools, with MacAlester and St. Thomas following closely.

'The competition is good for these guys," Day said. 'They're not afraid of the challenge."

For now, however, Day is happy with the future of the team. Not only is the team working hard, but he has four or five good recruits corning to Cabrini over the next few seasons.

"We're pulling in players from a much broader area of the country," Day said:" "They've been exposed to Cabrini through our trip to Hilton Head."

Day is also looking forward to the rest of the season.

"We're working hard and we're working well together," he said. "I feel pretty good about us. As of right now, or guys are playing real well in doubles, which is a little strange early in the season when you're just getting to know each other, but if we're playing that well together now, wait until the rest of the season."

Day is also not disc~ged by the earlyseason losses.

"Sure, the guys are getting killed early in the matches," he said. "But they're getting there later. The matches are coming out 8-6 or 8-5, which is a very close score, and the guys are hustling and working real hard. They're laying a strong foundation this year, and next year these guys are going to be the core of the team."

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The men's and women's track and field teams are unhappy with the lack of a championship in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference and may jump to the Collegiate Track Conference in order to compete for one.

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Cabrini's championship ch nces in the spring outdoor track seasor(§yJiot in their runners' feet or throwers' arms, but in the hands of the administration.

In the past, Cabrini's men's track team has not participated in a spring championship.

As members of the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference, there is no East Coast Athletic Conference championship at the end of the season.

According to team members, there is some anger and confusion surrounding these circumstances.

John Dzik, athletic director, says that there is currently an option under consideration which could open up post-season op-

portunities for the team.

According to Dzik, the Collegiate Track Conference, an organization which is open to track and field, is being considered as an

James Williams, a former member of the mary commitment is to the PAC, and its team, says of the CTC, "I've been here secondary commitment is to the ECAC. three and a half years and I know we've However, since the PAC does not offer been asked to join." enough opportunities for track programs, Dzik agrees that there has always been serious consideration will be given to the the option to join the CTC, but that this is CTC.

the first time since he heard about it two "At a cursory glance, it looks like a good years ago that the men's and women's track opportunity," Dzik said of the CTC. coach has approached him the possibility of However, he stresses that the budget may leaving the PAC. not be able to sustain the costs of the CTC

There are obvious concerns, which Dzik in addi_!io_!_l !.Q.the.PAGand ECAC. will address with the adrninistrationaTiliey--The PAC and ECAC are all-inclusive orreview the CTC guidelines. ganizations in that they support all college

alternative conference for outdoor track competition. Should Cabrini's men's and women's track and field teams choose to leave the PAC in favor of the CTC, they will be offered greater post-season opportunities.

The matter that will receive the most sports, while the CTC is exclusively track careful consideration is the monetary re- and field. sponsibilities the college will shoulder with Although it is too late in the year for a dethe CTC. cision to be made, any decision made over "I think themain consideration would not the summer will effect winter and spring only be the budget, but also what other Di- track teams in the 1999-2000 winter and vision III schools are involved," Dzik said. spring track seasons.

At this time, Dzik feels that Cabrini's pri-

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"At a cursory glance, it looks like a good opportunity."

-John Dzik Athletic Director

The Cabrini Lacrosse team lost to Franklin and Marshall 15-8 on Tuesday. They have started the season off with a dissappointing 1-5 record.

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Cabrini's men's tennis team preparesfor upcomingseasons with a young sguad and new recruits.