April 15, 1999 issue 23 Loquitur

Vol. XLV, No. 23

Thursd.ay, April 15, 1999

Radnor, PA 19087

The new gym is just one of many new advancements that have taken place on campus over the last few years. What does the future hold for Cabrini?

Find out on pages 8 and 9.

New-s

Artwork by Cabrini students will be on display until April 25 in the Grace and Joseph Gorevin Fine Arts Gallery. Story on page 6.

NFL Films President Steve Sabol paid a visit to campus to discuss the skills needed for a career in film.

Story on page 5.

'Children Against Children' addresses youth violence

by Benjamin Lunn assistant news editor

Dealing with our differences and teaching our kids this lesson ,,......., IJ§,key to ending the violence that permeates our lives.

That is the message of the seminar "Children Killing Children: Who's to Blame?" The seminar and its panel of five speakers discussed the issue of violence and children on Friday, April 9 in the Grace Hall Atrium at 6 p.m.

Sitting among the panel of speakers was Philadelphia Police Commissioner John F. Timoney, a representative from Mayor Rendell's office.

Commissioner Timoney discussed the stem stance he and the mayor take on the issue of violence and the gun problem in Philadelphia.

According to Timoney, Philadelphia has not seen a steady decline in the homicide rate until recently. However, his views strayed somewhat from the main points of the seminar.

Azeen Keramati and Heather King, both sophomores, organized the program. "We are here to bring people together and to realize that there is a problem," Keramati said.

The rest of the panel was composed of Dave Thomlinson from

Families of Murder Victims, a program dedicated to helping covictims of homicides, and Jerry Gregory, the superintendent of Radnor Township Police Department.

From Cabrini, Doug Keith, a part-time professor and full-time media researcher, and Linda Collier, the head of the criminal justice department, also spoke.

Thomlinson, an active representative for Families of Murder Victims, read off that the leading cause of death of five to 21-yearolds in the nation is unintentional injury.

In Philadelphia, he added, the leading cause of death for that same age bracket is homicide.

"In the past, the weapon of choice would be a fist or a knife. Today it is a gun," Thomlinson said.

Collier admitted that there is a problem, but voiced that 'juvenile crime is not the epidemic we all think it is." She said that contrary to the pattern of recent events, 65 percent of the violent crimes in which children are involved happen outside of school and that a child actually has a "one-in-a-rnillion-chance of being shot in school."

Another misconception was the role of the media. Keith,a media researcher, insisted that the media does not create violence in our so-

ciety; merely, it just spits our violent tendencies back out at us.

He also insisted that problems arise because the media portrays the world as black and white, whereas adults know that it is gray.

He said that the problem with children is that "we may understand that the world is gray, but our kids don't."

Keith said that we should not blame the media because "as long as we buy entertainment from the media, we get what we ask for."

Keith encouraged parents to teach media literacy to the children. Show them that what is on television or what they see in a video game is entertainment, not reality.

He felt that if this was taught properly, the video games and television programs could be a productive, safe outlet for aggression.

To bring the topic to the local area, Superintendent Gregory began by reading a local newspaper clipping which addressed the problem of children walking the streets with guns. Immediately thereafter, he read the dateline for the story: 1875.

Gregory stated that this is not a new problem, and that major crime surges directly correlate to the peak of the 15 to 24-year-old

Enrollmentincreasetapers off

The incoming class of 2003 is slightly smaller than the class of 2001, which is largest class the school has enrolled.

Nicole Klimas managing editor

During the last few years, the admissions office has slowly been upping their standards while increasing enrollment.

Despite this fact, the cJass of 2002 as well as the incoming cJass of 2003 are slightly smaller than the cJass of 2001, the largest cJass the school has enrolled.

The goal of the admissions office for the incoming cJass of 2003 is to enroll 300 first-year students and 100 transfer students. Currently, the number of students enrolled to date is not

available, however the college has allotted 235 resident hall spaces for new students, all of which were filled by March 10. According to Joanne Mayberry, director of admissions, one of the reasons that the admissions enrollment goal has decreased for the incoming cJass is due to the lack of housing available on campus.

Once the new residence hall is built, it will definitely have an impact on the number of students that will be accepted and enrolled for upcoming years.

According to Bill Firman, associate director of admissions, the

male population.

Gregory admitted that although murder is not just an urban problem, in Radnor Township and the immediate area, the majority of crimes are property-related crimes, such as theft or vandalism.

AU of the panelists gave ideas to deal with the problems. School programs teaching the value of understanding were suggested.

However, as Thomlinson put it, "the education has to be directed at the right audience."

He went on to elaborate that he found 17 and 18-year-olds to be too old to "get in touch with."

Gregory felt that it was imperative for schools and police to make a strong effort to deal with these violent offenders before they become adults.

"We must show our kids how to deal with their differences," Collier said.

The point was made, however, that the first and perhaps final responsibility should lie with the parents.

Keith and the rest of the panel felt that the parents should teach their children conflict solving and the idea of respect for others.

The panel agreed that these are the ways to end the violence.

number of students applying to Cabrini has steadily increased over the past few years.

'Toe institutional goal of the college is to increase the number of applications in order to better shape the incoming cJass," Firman said.

'Toe SAT scores and grades of the incoming classes have steadily increased over the years," Firman said.

According to Mayberry, the enrollment goal for the class of 2004 has not yet been determined. The number of students will depend on several factors, one of which is the housing situation.

to the new members of the Cabrini College chapter of Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology.

The new inductees are:

Brian DiBonaventura

Stephanie Eppler

Diane Hirko

Angela Marchesani

Megan Tinney

Christine Vergara

The new members of Psi Chi will be installed during the organization's spring induction ceremony.

photo by Jim Snook

Philadelphia Police Commissioner John Timoney speaks about violence among children at the seminar "Children Killing Children: Who's to Blame?" Dave Thomlinson of Families of Murder Victims looks on.

Committee seeks vice president of academic affairs

A committee, consisting of members of the administration, professors and one student have been in the process of reviewing applications for the position of vice president of academic affairs. The committee encourages students to meet these individuals and give their input in the decision-making process.

by Adam Greenberg assistant a&e editor

Cabrini's search for a new vice president of academic affairs has been narrowed down to a select few candidates.

A committee has been reviewing applications during this semester.

Members of the committee are Dr. Robert Bonfiglio, vice president for student development; Dr. Mary Alice Muellerleile, the interim academic dean; Dr. Cynthia Halpern, language department chair; Dr. Joseph Romano, professor of philosophy; Dr. Sharon Schwarze, philosophy department chair; Kristine Mudrick, vice president for information technology and resources; and sophomore Benjamin Lunn.

"[This job] takes leadership for the academic program," Muellerleile said. She is one of the members of the vice president search committee.

Muellerleile said that there are many duties that the vice president of academic affairs fulfills.

The vice president takes care of the faculty's needs, negotiating for their budgets and working with the faculty to revise the curriculum, according to Muellerleile. In addition to these tasks, she said the vice president also works with the offices of career planning, the registrar, the accelerated degree program and also with students who are having academic difficulty.

Some of the characteristics that Muellerleile said are important for a potential candidate are dynamic leadership, a desire for academic excellence and an ability to be collaborative and decisive.

The background required is a doctorate and three to five years of successful work in an administrative role, Muellerleile said.

Muellerleile said that she expects the position to be filled by the end of the semester.

"I would encourage students to get involved in this decision. They should meet these people," she said.

One way that student involvement has been taken into consideration is through the inclusion of Lunn as a student representative on the committee.

Lunn said that he feels his primary duty is to insure that whoever is hired for the position is someone who cares about the best interests of the students.

"That's the person that's really responsible for our education and the curriculum," Lunn said. "I don't want the person to only see students as dollar signs."

Bonfiglio echoed Lunn's sentiments.

As a member of the search committee, he said that he is also looking for a person who will contribute to the overall improvement of the student experience.

The issue of leadership is a major concern, Bonfiglio said.

Speakers stolen from lecture hall

by Joe Elliott perspectives editor

He said that it is important that this person will be trusted by the faculty and will support them so that they can do their best work, which will directly affect the quality of students' education.

The potential candidates will be visiting campus in the upcoming weeks, according to Bonfiglio. He said that the visits will help to determine if these individuals fit in with the Cabrini community. Students are invited to attend the meetings with the candidates.

"If students are concerned with the direction of academic progress here, they should make it their business to be there," Bonfiglio said.

All of the meetings will be held at 12:30 on April 20, 22, 27, 29 and on May 6.

The location of the meetings is to be determined. Evaluations will be handed out so·that students can indicate their opinions on the candidates.

Red Cross to hold bone marrow drive

by Lisa Nicole Finegan staff writer

Elizabeth Santorine, daughter of Joe Santorine, director of activities and recreation at the Dixon Center, is in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant. Her rare form of leukemia can not be cured through chemotherapy; she needs a complete match of bone marrow in order to live.

On Thursday, April 22, 1999, the Red Cross, through The National Bone Marrow Registry, will conduct a bone marrow drive in the Dixon Center.

In the April 7 edition of the FYI news brief, College President Antoinette Iadarola asks all students, faculty, staff and members of the community to come out and show their support for Elizabeth.

All interested in donating will be asked to give a small sample of blood that will then be sent out to the laboratory for a series of tests.

If a preliminary match has been found, a letter will be sent to the _______ -

individual asking them to continue on for further tests.

There are concerns with donors with AIDS, cancer and diabetes. Donors with asthma, high blood pressure, heart disease, and hepatitis may or may not be able to donate depending on the specifics of their condition. Individuals who are interested but have any of these conditions are asked to inquire as to whether or not they are able to donate.

Regardless of one's blood type, a match may be found for Elizabeth or for another patient listed in the National Bone Marrow Donor Registry.

Those who are unable to give blood are asked to donate money to help pay for the official screening.

Make checks payable to "Cabrini College Santorine Family Appeal." The donations should be sent to the Office of Institutional Advancement, care of Al Mollica, where a restricted account has been created.

BECOMING A DONOR

There are several requirements that must be met for a person to be considered a bone ma"ow donor. WJiena person is approved, he or she must undergo several steps in the collection procedure.

Donor Requirements

You must be between the ages of 18 and 60, in general good health, and you must not be excessively overweight for your age, gender or height.

Procedure

l) You learn about bone marrow donation and give a small blood sample.

2) Your marrow type is determined and entered into the National Marrow Donor Program Registry.

3) You are contacted if a preliminary match is found.

4) A compatible marrow match is identified.

5) You decide whether to donate.

6) A small amount of your marrow is collected from the back of your pelvic bone using a special needle and syringe while you are under anesthesia.

7) You recover quickly from this procedure and resume normal activity. You may stay overnight in the hospital or be discharged the same day. You may experience some soreness.

On the weekend of March 19, the two speakers from the Widener Center Lecture Hall were stolen. According to Dr. Adeline Bethany, the speakers were taken sometime between her class on Friday afternoon and Sunday.

"I did not even notice they were gone on Monday," Bethany said. "We were not aware of the speakers until Tuesday. We just figured that the sound system was broken. When I noticed that they were missing, I immediately contacted Public Safety and they came and did an investigation.''

According to Bethany, the company that installed the system said that the speakers were worth around $3,000. They also speculated that two strong people probably committed the act, since the speakers were heavy and mounted high on the wall.

'The speakers were held in by screws that were around eight inches long each, which made stealing them extremely hard," Bethany said, "They probably used the piano to stand against the wall to take the speakers."

In her 24 years at Cabrini College, Bethany had never had anything stolen from her until Thanksgiving break. "I had my computer stolen from my locked office," Bethany sai_d."~as extremely disappomtecf.,1-:}

"I do not think that the lecture hall is ever locked at night, and they should [lock it] due to the fact thatthere are two doors that connect to the parking lot for people to just walk out with something," Bethany said. ''It is even ea~ier for people to figure out the routine of Public Safety and when to go and take something when they are not around.''

Bethany feels it is a ·'shame" the speakers were stolen. "It's no fun to listen to classical music on a small radio," she said. "You need to listen to it on a nice system, like the one we once had."

Benefit concert raises money despite lack of student support

by Shanna Fanelli

''We worked our asses off," Keramati Still, the area was conspicuously bare, sometime during the evening. / assistant features editor said. with only about 80 people showing up for Public Safety and Rad • were

Decked out in uniforms of baggy jeans and backward baseball hats, student bands that had volunteered to perform on April 10 at a benefit fntended to help aid the families of murder victims entertained those who gathered beneath balloon~ poles and the flashing lights of a discoball.

The benefit, organized by sophomores Azeen Keramati and Heather King, was held in Founders' Hall Gym.

The event raised $260 for the Philadelphia 0 based organization Families of Murder Victims.

It was a night of music, goals and opti- the entire event, which lasted from 9 p.m called. There were presses charge<h_ut mism. until 1 a.m. those who were left cleaning up expressed

Despite encouragement from the band "I was actually surprised with the disgust and a snack table laden with chips, pretzels turnout," Keramati said. "This event was "We were trying to perpetuate a peaceful and marshmallow Peeps, those who attend- last minute and there wasn't any beer." atmosphere," King said. ed found more excitement nursing cups of The benefit, despite lack of student sup- Even though the night ended on a sour soda on the bleachers or rhythmically bob- port, was a success in that it raised a lot of note, the benefit will be a sweet success for bing their heads in a lotus-like position money for the Families of Murder Victims Keramati and King. from the ground instead of getting down and offered up a great night of entertain- The money raised was collected by Dave and groovy to the music. ment. Thomlinson, a representative from Fami-

A few individuals did dare to let loose on However, when the last song was sung lies of Murder Victims. the floor, which boasted a long strip of and the helium life squeezed out of the bal- "Overall I think it was worthwhile," King paper and over 100 waxy crayons for those loons, a fight broke out over a $5 screen on said. "We raised money and brought more who felt creative. a microphone which had been broken recognition to the organization."

Health fair offers screenings, tests to community ATTENTION!

Cabrini's annual Health Fair was held on Tuesday, April 13, 1999 in the Dixon Center from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. There were many screenings available for the community to participate in, such as, foot, cholesterol, glucose, postural and dermascan screenings.

Information was given out on diabetes and other health risk assessments.

Many at the fair were able to receive a chair massage, fitness testing and muscular strength ability.

Participants were also able to get in on dental screening from the University of Penn Dental School.

Doug Meder from Cabrini facilities has lost his carpenter's hammer, which he has had for 35 years and uses everyday.

It was lost on Monday, April 12, 1999 around the Founder's Hall Green House. He would appreciate its return. Anyone who has any information on its whereabouts is urged to contact the facilities secretary at 9028242.

photo by Laura Casamento

Matt Kaiser tests his lung capacity in the Dixon Center during the Health Fair on Tuesday, April 13, 1999

Last Week in the World of News

4/7, Yugoslavia

President Clinton spoke out, saying NATO would not stop the bombing campaign after President Milosevic asked for a cease-fire. The agreement was short of the NATO requirements.

4/9, Washington D.C.

President Clinton met with Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji to talk of human rights and trade. They agreed that it was important to maintain a good relationship.

4/6, Egypt

After more than a decade, the Lybian government handed over two men suspected in the Pan-Am flight 103 explosion to the Netherlands. The bombing, which happened over Scotland, killed 270 people.

419,Yugoslavia

According to Yugoslavia, the war is over in Kosovo and the refugees should return to their homes, where the ethnic cleansing took place. NATO officials decided not to stop bombings because there are no signs that the cleansing had ceased.

4/12, Yugoslavia

The United States sent 82 more warplanes to meet up with the aircraft that are already helping the strikes against Yugoslavia.

NFL Films owner teaches students to take chances

by Paul Moser sports editor

Owner of NFL Films, Steve Sabol, believes in taking chances. In fact, taking chances has been his philosophy his whole life. Sabol preached this lesson that he says began with his father's vision.

This is what Sabol, whose NFL Films company has won a record of 73 Emmys over the years, preached to a crowd of 200 at the Widener Center Lecture Hall on Tuesday, April 13.

bol's father, Ed Sabol, received an oldcame for his wedding present. Sabo d he would forever pla his father and this c a together throughout his childh

According to e young abol, from then on he did not know what his fat 1 ed like from the shoulders up. All he recognized was ss lens filming his every move up to and includ· ·s hig chool football games at Haverford High ool.

It was ortly after this that SllQ.olsaid his father taught him mething that he has kept witn'q_imfor the rest of his • the value of taking chances. '\.

It was during Sabol's junior year of his collegiate career at Colorado State that his father took a chance.

Before the 1961 NFL championship game, which was the equivalent of the Super Bowl at that time, the rights to film the game were sold to the highest bidder. Sabol's father bid on the game for double the amount of the highest bidder at $3,000 despite having no professional experience.

When the commissioner of the league at the time, Pete Rozelle, found out that the man who was to film the biggest game of the year had only filming Sabol's high school football games as his relevant experience, he was a little bit leery. One three-martini lunch later, Sabol's father, a former salesman, convinced Rozelle that he was the right man for the job. Sabol preached that it was this chance his father decided to take that started what NFL Films has become

Since then, Sabol has used this lesson to his advantage and has built one of the most successful film companies in the world.

Sabol feels that all successful people in the world at some time or another must have the foresight to take a chance.

Three years following that game, Sabol joined his father and NFL Films was born. Sabol feels that it was his father's original vision that sparked the success of NFL Films.

Sabol and his father continued their creative work in this field and took another chance, revolutionizing the way that football had been covered in the past.

According to Sabol, football had originally been presented as more of a live action play-by-play event in these types of films.

Sabol and his father had a different idea, portraying the game as a Hollywood filmmaker would portray a story. To this day the words spoken in one of their early films about

the game still have an emotional attachment for Sabol. phia Eagles training camp and the players thought it was hi"The phrase 'It starts with a whistle and ends with a gun' larious. To this day, the "Football Follies" remain one of the still sends shivers down my spine," Sabol said. biggest sports video sellers.

In addition to this desire to show football as a movie was Just to drum home the idea of taking chances even more, also Sabol's desire to show the game he loved from his per- Sabol even gave the students the example of the failure spective as a player and what he had experienced, instead of bonus that NFL Films issues each year. The employee who the traditional overview shot that was the norm at the time. has the biggest "screw-up" of the year at NFL Films reIt was this ingenuity that inspired the creation of the high- ceives a $1,000 bonus. est grossing sports video of all time, called "Football Fol- Sabol feels that new ideas sometimes work and somelies," in 1967. Sabol was quick to point out that this was times fail and this reward is a way of promoting new ideas. one of the many chances he took. Sabol said that someone once had an idea to write a poem Sabol said that the idea was to knock the football players and add it to football footage, but it ended up being a big off the pedestal that they had been on for years and put disaster. The creator of that particular project won the them on a more human plateau by showing their mishaps. screw-up award for that year. A year later Sabol used the This is something that had never been done before and for idea by putting it to Dr. Seuss poetry instead of Walt Whitthat time it was shown to be unheard of. man poetry, and the film won an Emmy. Sabol said that Sabol said that the official he showed the film to in the even a bad idea can become a good idea. league offices hated the film, but by luck. Rozelle had lis- To this day Sabol says he continues to take chances. Why tened to the conversation outside of an o~ and demand- not? It is chances that have built his,company into the filmed to see the film. He then asked the Sabol~o test the film ing giant it is today. Who woul<®11ou~t a wed~g gift by showing it to the players to see what they thought of it. would have been one of the maJor contnbutors to this suc__ Sllbolbrou&htthe film tQ Joe Colliaric

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photo by Laura Casamento Steve Sabol, president of NFL Films, speaks to students in the Widener Center Lecture Hall.

Exhibit offers glimpse into minds of students

by Shanna Fanelli assistant features editor

There he is. Lounging on a plush chair, remote within easy reach, beer can grasped firmly in hand and cigarette dangling from his slender fingers. The Hawaiian print shirt and torn jeans contrast with the dazed, almost bewildered look on his face.

Across the room is the back of a young girl's shaved head. From far away she is a solid figure, with wild hair and funky headphones. Closer inspection reveals that she is entirely composed of little black dots, as is the moth fluttering on the wall. Near the comer is the tired face of a man. He is all lines and swirls, hinting at muscle and sinew.

This is not an acid trip. This is not a wonderland behind a glass mirror. This is the annual Student Art Exhibit, currently being presented in the Grace and Joseph Gorevin Fine Arts Gallery in the Holy Spirit Library.

The exhibit features the works of Cabrini students. The art is a glimpse at what goes on behind the minds of the students, It shows their own individuality as well as their own creative takes on old classics, like "The Creation Of Man," by senior Dave Perillo, which stars Michelangelo's Adam as an honorary couch potato and "Moona Lisa," by senior Bill Gibson, which shows that mysterious smile over the neck of an astronaut suit for NASA.

The style of the artworks is as varied as the artists. A hand carved out of black paper in the work titled "Hand" by sophomore Sarah M. Casey and a number of mosaicspictures formed out of different pieces, shapes and colors of a material, mostly paper in this exhibit-are hung together.

Postcards, photography prints, 2-D designs and sculpted objects also contribute to the show.

Drawings done in pencil, such as firstyear student Todd Munro's, "Junk at the Bottom of the Sea," which features ajar settled between seashells of ornate character, and colorful configurations done by students in color theory are also a presence.

"It makes me feel good and special to be featured in the exhibit," junior Roberta Hausman said. "It is good recognition and great for a resume."

The exhibit is not restricted to only those who are involved in the fine arts program. It is open to anybody.

Forms for the art exhibit were sent out about a month in advance. Students could fill out the forms and submit their work, which was then looked over by the heads of the fine arts department. The very best and most striking pieces were picked and displayed in the exhibit.

"I encourage more people to submit their art," Hausman said

The exhibit, which opened April 11, will run until April 25.

NEWS AND NOTES

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is presenting "Goya: Another Look," an exhibition re-examing the legendary Spanish artist Goya through some 35 important paintings complemented by a revealing group of works on paper. The exhibition began this week and will continue through July 11.

Tickets are now on sale for the Philadelphia Festival of World Cinema. The festival will take place from April 29 through May 9 at various venues. For more information, call 1-800-WOW-PFWC or visit www.libertynet.org/pfwc.

The weekend of April 17-18 will offer two l--:alf---+111-r----1 extraordinarily different concerts at the University of Pennsylvania. Judy Collins, one of America's legendary singers, comes to the Annenberg Center for an 8 p.m. concert, Saturday April 17, while jazzman Joshua Redman will be heard in a 7 p.m. concert. Sunday April 18. For more information, call (215} 898-3900.

Students featured in the exhibit

• First-year students Erika Reinhart, Michael DeRosa, Kalea Nork, Todd Munro, Adriane Grindord, Nick Briscoe, Lisa Silfiesand Tina Hadley.

• Sophomores Anthony DiMartini, Sarah M. Casey, Melissa Gledhill, Matt Clements and Mark Ishak.

• Junior Roberta Hausman and seniors Patricia Ann Amato, Dave Perillo, Bill Gibson and Michele Vitello.

• Non-matriculated students Robert Jordan and Maria Small and Valley Forge Military College student George Rollins.

photos by Karin Letcher

On top, "Creation of Man" by Dave Perillo; left, "Love the Hair'' by Roberta Hausman; and right, "Hand" by Sarah M. Casey.

Voices instrumental in group's unique sound

by Mary Eileen O'Connor features editor

If you have found yourself bumming along to the recent Folgers Coffee commercials, you may have wondered who that group of guys are that bas helped put the "doo-wop" in a morning cup of java.

They are Rockapella, an a cappella group of five guys who are bitting the big time with their appearance in the Folgers commercial and a newly released CD, entitled "Don't Tell Me You Do." This is their fourth United States release, and despite their very American sound, their largest following bas been in Japan. This new CD is their first release on a United States record label.

The five hip guys that make up the group are Barry Carl, Elliot Kerman, Scott Leonard, Jeff Thatcher and Kevin Wright. Rockapella's style evolved from street-comer barbershop harmony into a mix of rock, pop, jazz and R&B.

Original members Carl, Kerman and Leonard first started performing on New York City street comers when they came together in 1987 (Thatcher and Wright joined in the mid '90s.). They began gaining recognition and have since performed around the United States and toured extensively in Japan.

Rockapella have a small but strong following in the United States. Their biggest claim to fame is probably their five-year gig on the PBS children's game show "Where in the World is Cann.en Sandiego?" on which they spiced up the show with music and corny antics. In 1997, they won the Contemporary A Cappella. Recording Award for best artist of the year.

''Don't Tell Me You Do" is a fun, fresh and snappy new CD, with a great mix of rock. doo-wop and romantic songs. At first listen, Rockpella has a similar sound to Boys II Men or Backstreet Boys, but one thing separates those boys

photo obtained from the Internet

Once known as the band from the Fo/gers commercial, Rockapel/a is quickly gathering a U.S. following.

from these men-Rockapella does not use any musical instruments to make their music. The album rightly boasts that "all sounds on these tracks were made by the voices and appendages of Rockapella."

This seems impossible, especially on a song entitled simply, "Song." It sounds as though some type of synthesizer was used to make most of the noises and vocal inflections in the music.

As you listen, the fact that this album is 100 percent a cappella sinks in, and you can appreciate the immense talent of these guys. Their voices are incredibly seasoned

(Carl, the group's bass, performed with the New York City Opera) and perfectly blended.

One can only imagine bow much fun these guys bad when they got together to record this album. You will find yourself tapping your toes, snapping your fingers and singing along, trying desperately to match the guys' beautiful harmonizing. The title song, "Don't Tell Me You Do" is smooth and mellow, a prime example of their harmony.

The rhythms and lyrics of the songs "Have a Little Faith" and "Lift Up" are fun and upbeat and reflect the group's whimsical nature. They have the perfect music for working out. However, there are also several sentimental love songs. There is even a surprise 14th track.

The album is very fast-paced, structured in such a way that the songs are almost seamless, with very little pause between them. This does not allow the listener to really savor the songs, as they should be, and also creates confusion as to when one song begins and another ends.

Watching Rockapella perform live would almost certainly be more fun than listening to a recording. Although the group is currently touring throughout the United States, there are no concerts scheduled in this area in the near future.

Once you hear the spirited sounds of Rockapella, you will definitely want to hear more. In addition to their own albums, they have been featured on several compilations. Unfortunately, since six of their albums have been released in Japan, some are pricey and difficult to get a bold of.

Their music can be purchased online through their web site (www.rockapella.com) or at various online music stores. ''Don't Tell Me You Do" is available online and at music stores such as Sam Goody.

Hopefully, Rockapella's national exposure will gain them further popularity, allowing us to hear the unique stylings of this talented group for as long as there are street corners .

.MP3 offers artists' fans the freedom of music

by Adam Greenberg assistant a&e editor

Perhaps the only thing more popular than music is free music.

Now, anyone with a computer can easily download quality recordings from the Internet thanks to a new file format called MP3, which stands for MPEG-2, layer 3, a system for encoding music.

An MP3 player is needed to play these files. A variety of players can be downloaded for free or as shareware if a computer does not already have one installed.

While this might be music to consumers' ears, the music industry is singing a different tune.

Record companies fear that they will lose money as a consequence of this increased availability and quality of music on the Internet.

Besides the loss of profits, there are also the issues of copyright to consider. The

Recording Industry Association of America, which represents the major record labels, has shut down hundreds of sites because of illegally posted music files, according to a recent New York Tunes article.

Some artists are embracing this new technology, much to the chagrin of their record labels.

Both the Beastie Boys and Tom Petty have posted MP3s of their music on the web, and were later forced to remove them due to pressure from their record companies.

MP3 technology opens new doors for artists. Many artists record many more songs than actually appear on their albums. Sometimes these "leftover'' tracks are used as b-sides for singles or are tacked on to soundtrack albums. With MP3s, artists can now distribute these rarities to their fans for free.

There is nothing illegal about the MP3 format itself, according to the web site

MP3.com. Apparently, it is legal to use an MP3 with a copyright holder's permission and it is also legal to make copies from a CD for personal use, but it is illegal to encode MP3s and trade them without the proper permission.

The MP3.com site offers thousands of songs available for downloading. The site features an online top 40, ranking their most popular files.

Also, using MP3 as the key term on one of the search engines, such as Alta Vista, will produce a long list of sites with the files.

Obviously, listeners reap the rewards of this audio revolution, but they are not the only ones. Unsigned musicians can also use MP3 to promote and market their music. By posting a song on the Internet, a musician or a band's work is instantly accessible to a worldwide audience. While audio files have been available before, they were always too cumbersome in size and

the clarity was not up to par. However, the accessibility and improved sound of MP3s most likely makes them a more attractive item for web surfers.

Another major concern for record companies is the issue of bootlegging. This trading and selling of illegally recorded concerts was once an underground phenomenon, significantly popularized by groups such as the Grateful Dead, Pb.isb and the Black Crowes, who encourage fans to make concert recordings. Now Deadheads can trade live songs over the Net with the MP3 technology, without significant deterioration in sound.

What does MP3 mean for music makers and their fans? For artists, it offers more freedom to distribute and market their own music to audiences, and for fans, it gives them an opportunity to check out music at no cost. The only downside seems to be for the rnultimillion dollar record corporations.

WITHALL THEBUZZABOUTTHENEW MILLENNIUM, MANY ARE TRYING THEIRHARDESTTO PREDICTTHEFUTURE.MANY EXPERTSAND NOVICES

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FOR T H E NEXT CENTURY

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by Bridget Egan staff writer

To put into perspective the changes that have occurred during the past century. one must look at such factors as technological revolutions, the evolution of human ideas and the advent of advanced civil rights. A microcosm of the many changes that occurred in the past century can be found at Cabrini. Since the dawn of this century, Cabrini College has built itself literally from the ground up. It has evolved from an all-girls college to a coeducational college. Years ago young women could be found tapping away at typewriters within the darkly paneled walls of the mansion, and now co-eds can be found accessing the worldwide community via the Internet from their on-campus apartments.

These variations will inevitably continue, whether subtly or dramatically, and within the next century the campus community will follow the pattern of the rest of society and continue to evolve into something different. Many of the members of our campus community feel that though Cabri-

ni is changing, and will continue to do so, many of the core values will remain. The small, intimate atmosphere, which is touted as a selling point, has unquestionably been challenged by increases in the student body, renovations and new academic programs. Members of the administration and many students feel that even with all of the upgrades and nuances the college has undergone, the intimate atmosphere remains.

Dr. Antoinette Iadarola, college president, feels that in the past several years Cabrini has made considerable strides while still retaining its core values. She cites examples of the Founders Hall renovations, upgraded technology, addition of new majors and diversified faculty as positive changes. Iadarola claims that the campus community has re-

ally pulled together to actualize Cabrini's potential.

Patricia DeFrancesco, a senior early childhood education major, claims that though there have been many changes in her four years, there are many issues that still need to be addressed. DeFrancesco said the Founders Hall renovations have vastly improved the classroom atmosphere and the learning process. The education lab and Resource Rooms have both improved, she claims, and have more resources for students. However, she also stated that there needs to be more opportunities for students, especially for education majors to obtain materials on campus.

"It would be great if there was a new library," DeFrancesco said. "There could be a separate room for education majors where we could obtain different books and supplies that aren't available to us right now."

With the recent tuition hike and the Phase II renovations slated to happen in the upcoming years, there are many ~ilities for new facilities on campus. Iadarola ~lai~ that the planning board is right now looking atllie'various needs of the campus co~~ and deciding what needs to be done first. She e that many have showed concern about

THE SERIESAPPEARED IN EVERY OTHERISSUEAND FOCUSEDON THE ISSUESOF POLITICS,TECHNOLOGY, MEDICINE AND SCIENCE. THIS CONCLUDESTHESERIES.

the current library, and there has been talk about creating a new facility. The administration is discussing whether to keep the current building and renovate it, or perhaps raise the building or even add a student union center.

Dr. James Hirsh, vice president for enrollment services, mirrors Iadarol~entiments that the library is an area of concern. H~at when it comes to the renovations of the library, the lines tend to become blurred.

photo courtesy of Martha Dale

The classrooms years ago had no trace of the technology that the college has today. Black boards and chalk were the main tools for learning.

photo courtesy r:JMartha Dale Archery was one of Cabrini's first sports programs. This photo was taken during the early years of the college, although the exact year is not known.

photo courtesy of Martha Dale

The college sign is no longer surrounded by bushes and trees, and the fence is no longer there either.

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"Is a library just a library, just a repository for books," Hirsh said, "or is it a place where there are computers and a center for students?"

Hirs~at computer labs and a student center would be a natural combination with the library.

Iadarola also mentioned that a new science center has been discussed, as well as additions to the fine arts department. With the new suite-style living building being built this summer and futile renovations planned, the question of land comes into play. There are 110 acres of available land for Cabrini's use. Right now the college sprawls across 80 of these acres, and the fact that the amount of land available to build upon is diminishing is a concern. Iadarola stated that the board has not negated the possibility of expanding the college off of the cmrent plot of land.

"We might want to see if there is space in the area to acquire," Iadarola said. "The board has looked at that."

Iadarola was quick to mention, though, that the possibility of moving some facilities off campus does not mean that Cabrini will explode into a larger college or university. She stated that Cabrini was not Villanova or St. Joseph's, and that becoming such a large school would never be the intent of the college's

upgrades.

"If you want a small Catholic co-educational college with a liberal arts program," Iadarola said, "Cabrini is it."

She stressed the fact that Cabrini was a small college, and that she wanted to retain that intimacy far into the futile. Hirsh also stressed this, saying, "We'll be the kind of place where you can get that one-on-one relationship with the faculty."

"There will be new ways to get information, but faculty will still play a role in the learning," he said.

Hirsh believes that in 10 years, students will remain here

for their master's degree. According to Hirsh, the Department of Labor has reported that half of all jobs now require a master's degree.

The college will continue to grow in all ways, including enrollment. Hirsh expects there to be a new way of doing things in the future. 'The question is, how do we grow while still maintaining our focus on community?"

Hirsh said.

Joanne Mayberry, director of admissions, believes that the mission of the college will remain the same, despite the increased growth. "As we grow, we will provide extra support for the students," she said.

"It is a continual evolution," Hirsh said. additional reporting by Jennifer Nespoli

(Right) The first floor of the library in 1956 had plenty of room, but not many books. • (lower left) Dorm rooms in 1984 did not even have phones. • {lower right) Grace Hall was always a part of campus, although it was formerly known as Counsel Hall. The Widener Center was nonexistent at this time, which was probably the late 1950s or early 1960s. • (bottom left) Fitting people on the lawn tor graduation was not always a problem. • (bottom right) The construction of House 7, the Sullivan House. • all photos provided by Martha Dale

EDITORIAL

We can start the fire

Over the course of the school year, students have proven tliat accomplishments can be made when they set their minds and energies toward them. Just this past weekend, students successfully organized a seminar and a benefit concert·dealing with children killing children.

Other impressive achievements this year include the creation of a new anti-cheating policy by the Student Academic Counsel; the return to an outdoor graduation thanks in large part to the efforts of the senior class officers; the women's basketball, men's soccer and both the men's and women's cross country teams capturing PAC titles; the improv troupe, Cavalier Attitudes, traveling to Skidmore College for a national comedy festival; an extremely productive Search retreat and trip to Appalachia took place with the students involved with Campus Ministry; and the esteemed privilege of psychology students and honor students presenting their papers to significant audiences.

All the students involved with these respectable accomplishments as well as the many others that students have executed deserve to be highly commended and demonstrate fully that students have the abilities to make things happen. Taking this fact into consideration, there is still a large amount of unresolved business that students need to use their voice and power to settle.

The problems students have had with tuition, residential life and graduation this year will not magically disappear next year. Tuition will again rise, students will not receive housing and the location of graduation will not please everyone. However, if students seize and utilize the voice they have before these situations come to the surface, they have the power to change things.

We need to demand of ourselves and of our Student Government Association to take a more active role in getting what we want before we are handed down what we do not want by the administration. Tuition discussions begin midway through the first semester of each year, although we are not informed of the changes until half of the second semester is over. Students need to organize themselves and the SGA to take part in these initial discussions. By doing something as simple as this, students will be taking a proactive stance against the administration rather than a reactive one, which never accomplishes anything.

It'snotwhatyouknow,butwhoyouknow

tercollegiate career fair hosted by Rosemont College. Numerous big-name companies and organizations were present, offering internships and co-ops.

JIM SNOOK

!Gowledge is power! Is this atement still true? Yes?

o? Maybe so?

Well I don't know. But let's go and find out what it's all about.

Of course what you know is important. That comes from education and in a way that's why you're here at Cabrini-to learn.

We live in the age of knowledge and change. We are in the middle of a knowledge explosion where knowledge is doubling every other year.

Knowledge is power!

And what this all boils down to is networking. Everyone networks. That's not a new thing. From the days of smoke signals to the present age of space satellites; people have shared what they have and what they know to meet mutual goals.

On March 24, there was an in-

This career fair was an excellent time to network and I commend all those who attended. I hope those of you who were not present will visit the Office of Cooperative Education and Career Services (Room 160 in Grace Hall or extension 8304) to see what opportunities are available.

Effective networking has the ability to empower others. Empowering others means displaying genuine interest and a helpful attitude.

Networkers who empower others are in a very powerful position to multiply their efforts, build a stronger networking team, and lead others.

More than three quarters of networking requires listening for information and answers.

It is active listening, or listening with the "third ear." Listening with the "third ear" requires listening to the total person.

One way to gather information is through the grapevine. What, you may be asking yourself, is the grapevine? Well, the grapevine is:

A) A vine on which grapes

grow;

B) How Tarzan gets across the jungle; or

C) Your lifeline.

The grapevine functions to keep you ahead of official information. Gossip or unofficial information, rumors or unconfirmed reports, perceptions or how you and others are viewed and speculations of how the situation is sized up are all ways the grapevine helps you stay ahead of the game.

Here are some tips on building a network: be helpful and honest to others, do favors for others, build a niche for yourself by becoming knowledgeable in a certain area and stay close to the grapevine by sharing information as well as accessing it.

Remember, networking for job leads depends on three groups of people: who you know, who knows you and who they know. Be adaptable, flexible, imaginative and innovative.

As Ziggy Zigler once said: "You can get everything in life you want if you help enough other people get what they want."

JimSnookis a sophomoremajoringin English/communication.Heis the photographyeditorofloquitur.Grapes don'tgrowinthe jungle.

Tl1t1mbsup and Thumbs Dovv11

Thumbs up to the all the ,, editors of the Loquitur on doing such a kick-ass job this year on the paper. Now it's time to play and have fun.

Thumbs down to Cabrini College in general. just for making so many people angry at one time. What are you tryingto do, set a record?

Thumbs up to all my friends. Even though the year's not over, I just wanted to put this in.

complied by Joe El/Iott perspectives editor

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.

It'seasytospeakupii youwanttobeheardaroundhere

Sorry.

I've learned a lot about this college in the past year, and I've learned even more about people in general.

Now I don't like to stereotype, but it does seem to me that most people like to avoid confrontation. It is easier to talk behind someone's back and express your views than to try to solve things constructively.

CHRIS NIELSEN

Hello, I'm Chris Nielsen, the Loquitur's new perspectives editor.

I'm going to have three pages to fill in the paper every week. I promise that I will do my best to inform and entertain the good people who bother to read every once in a while.

I am just finishing up my term as SGA President, and it's been a mixed bag. Some of you may thinkI did a good job, some of you may thinkI didn't.

And apparently,some of you think I sucked.

Now, according to some people in highup places, many students feel that the SGA and Loquitur don't represent you. The silent majority of you feels that we are paranoid and don't really know what goes on in this school.

I even heard that there are students who want the school to fund their own separate newspaper, which will contain their openminded views. They feel that this is necessary, because Loquitur and SGA are unreceptive.

I have two questions for these students: WHO ARE YOU? AND WHAT'S YOUR DEAL?

I have been lead to believe that these students have petitioned Loquitur to have their

voice represented and have been turned down. Likewise, they have supposedly come to the SGA and complained to us about our "negativity."

I haven't met these people, at least not formally.

Neither has Laura Casamento, the outgoing editor in chief, nor anyone else on the newspaper staff or SGA board.

So why would this silent majority feel that need to complain to the administration rather than to us?

You can say what you want about us, but we are basically nice people. We're approachable.

I know Joe Elliott and I are big guys. Maybe we are physically imposing. And yeah, Laura, Nicole, Jen, etc., could be seen as intimidating people also. But don't worry, we're all just big journalistic teddy bears.

I know that the administration doesn't always like when we criticize them.

I can understand that, now more than ever.

It stinks when people talk behind your back rather than being a man (or woman)

and solving disagreements "mano y mano."

The key to understanding is communication. Not indirect communication, through hearsay or the notorious "Cabrini Rumor Mill."

If you feel that your student government or student newspaper doesn't represent you, get off your couch and tell us.

Part of your tuition is paying for us. We owe you the right to express your opinioa constructively.

I feel that we give you that right. If we don't, correct us.

It ain't hard.

Next year, I want the Perspectives section to represent the many voices of the student body.

If you want to graduate inside the Dixon Center, express your opinion.

If you like the housing lottery, give it your support.

Communication is a two-sided road. If you don't do your part, don't complain about us not doing ours.

ChrisNielsenis a sophomoremajoringin English/ communication.Heistheassistantperspectives editorof Loquitur.As SGApresident,hesurvived threeassassinationattempts.Expectmanymore.

Summer Horoscopes for the Cabrini Student

Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

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m college. fthemcall meant to time and you have

Did you ever wonder why you always have such a weird horoscope? Well it's because just kidding. Have a good summer, stay off the smack, and think of things to help destroy the school next semester (I'm not kidding about that).

Taurus (Apr. 20-May 20)

You did well this past semester. You should be sure to celebrate and take a trip somewhere

Gemini (May 21-June 21)

Make sure that you enjoy your summer, because this is the first time that you will have it all to yourself. Eat your Wheaties. and be the champ.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

This will be a summer of great happiness. Have fun at )'()lit summer home. Make sure that you tell all your friends about your summer house and invite them to eomcdown when everIbeywant to.

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Change is good. Not the type of change like changing your clothes, but the kind of change that is in your life. Be happy with change. It's for die best.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Follow your instincts, because they are usually correct. Do not let anybody tell you that you cannot accom• plish something. Don't ever give up!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)

You ever wonder if that light in the refrigerator stays on when you close the door'? Well, don"t worry. This summer you will find out!

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21)

Be sure to wear lots of sunscreen, because you burn easily and you do not want to spend the summer all burned up. That would suck.

-Joe Elliott

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Thursday, April 15, 1999

You'llmissmewhenI'mgone S

~rin_g IS ID t h e air-or as the weather has been the past couple of days, so is winter, fall and the summer.

It seems that Mother Nature JOE ELLIOTT has been pulling our chains as much as the administration at Cabrini does. But in all actuality, when I sit back and think about all that has been said and done, it has been a pretty crazy year.

We have seen and witnessed a lot of things this year and a lot of things have influenced us and the way we think, both in school and everyday life. Of course, I have had some great high and lows. I have had some people here at Cabrini really not like me and there were a couple of people that were able to rally behind me and give me the confidence to stand up against the school, which really got my brain moving and me thinking that if I were to open my mouth and speak to the masses, things were bound to get accomplished. I started to talk about the ways that the school was screwing us around and the thought that we meant nothing to the school. Fortunately, I did not let this persuade me into not continuing my random writings and the search for the truth.

We all remember the great commentary about the technicolored ham. Well, sure, the members of the Wood Dining Services were not very happy about it, but I felt that it helped us reach an equal level with the food that was being served in the dining hall. And I feel that it has slowly started to get betterwith time, and the food that has been served has been the food that the 1students want.

I even remember how I made Penny Becht, one of the assistants to President Iadarola, so angry that she decided to take the time and write a very mean, demeaning and stooping-to-my-level letter to the editor. This started to make me think that it was not just the students that were listening. I guess I owe Penny a debt of gratitude for helping to feed my fire to expose the truth.

But, it was not until the rumors of some of the administration members, and how they freely would downplay the importance of my commentaries to the student body, that really made me think of what I was writing.

I started to think before I wrote, and to put meaning and feelings behind what I would write. This is when I decided to steer away from the constant assaults on the administration and move towards things of less controversy like snow, my dad and abortion.

• thought that it would be more important and •TJterestingfor me to see what kind of writing I and to see if I could make a serious impact ~oples' minds. I more or less wanted to ·tart to think.

•hat this campus is completely apa~tudentsjust don't care enough to 11tis was probably one of the

greatest problems with this year. People are afraid to take that initial stand on something they do not like because they are afraid to. They think that their friends are going to make fun of them or, even worse, refuse to help them get their voices across to the administration.

A great man once said that standing up and speaking out is like ordering a grilled cheese sandwich from the dining hall. So many of the students here on campus are just afraid to go and ask one of the kitchen staff members to make that grilled cheese sandwich. But they would be extremely surprised if they would just go and ask them for that sandwich, because they would get it.

I never really understood the idea that people always think they are bothering others for stuff. I mean, the grilled cheese idea is just one of the many things that make me angry, because I know that the cooks have no problem helping you out if you want something specific to eat.

I think what really needs to happen is that the school should have more focus groups with the students. I think that the SGA needs to become a more vocal entity here on campus and that they should not hide behind the doors of their office.

I cannot say that we have had a very vocal SGA president here at school in a while. Sure, they say that Dean Bob cuts all their voices, but is that fair? Look at it like this: they are supposed to be the voice of all the students, so why not get involved with the students?

If anybody in school calls the students lazy, I think that it has been our own SGA, and that is a low-down dirty shame.

I cannot say how many times they have said we are lazy and that all we care about is drinking beer. Well, some might say that this is untrue, and we are not lazy, but when it comes to drinking, it's part of college. You cannot honestly say that everybody here on campus drinks, but a lot still do. This is because we are expected to drink-not only by our friends, but by the administration and our families as well.

What is really bad is that the school tries to tell us that they are constantly holding these big events, and nobody shows up, and they can't figure it out.

The reason is that their idea of fun activities is bingo. If I wanted to play bingo, I would go to the local parish and play with the elders. But what the school needs to do is turn the school back into a school.

All you, the administration, really need us to do to get you to listen to us is to make the incoming students stop incoming. I will tell you how to do that. Just tell the kids on the tours that this school really sucks.

Tell them that they do not care about what the students want, and to get out while they have the chance.

Unfortunately, I would put my money on the administration not worrying about it, because chances are nobody will say anything.

JoeElliottis a juniormajoringin English/communication. Heis the perspectiveseditorof Loquitur.Hemaystandupto lhe admilistration, but he is still!he puppetofthealbinodeer.

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Eagles should sit on couch during the draft

seems to be eluding most involved: exactly who will that selection be?

There are four possible picks who might change the Eagles' forturie for years to come or might plague them for years to come.

Any one could succeed and become a stud player in this league for years, but nothing is for certain.

PAUL MOSER

The Eagles are on the clock. It is time. It's set for fifteen minutes, possibly the most important fifteen minutes this team will have spent in the last ten years.

There will be a crowded room full of men, football men, working together as one unit to shape a winner, or so the fans hope. There will be tables, charts, reports and, if Eagles head coach Andy Reid has anything to do with it, donuts as well.

However, the appetite in question here does not have to do with food. It has to do with this organization's hunger for winning and its ability to feed millions of fans in the Philadelphia region.

The future of this team can be shaped with this all-important second overall selection in the draft.

The Eagles finished the season with a 313 record last season, the worst in years. As a reward for this ineptitude, the Eagles are rewarded with a choice pick in this draft. Now it is up to them to make a sound decision.

The only question remaining is one that

I would be happy with any one of the picks-happier with some than others-but still, there is no telling which one will definitely be the right choice until years down the road, when hindsight is 20/20.

Before I break down the skills of these four possible future Eagles, let's look at what the needs of the draft for the eagles are.

Pretty much everything.

This team was so bad there is no area whatsoever which could not use an upgrade. But if I had to choose, it looks like the receiving corp along with the secondary are glaring needs. The offensive line could use a new tackle to replace aging Richard Cooper and the defensive line could use another stud run-stopper. Look for offense, though, and skilled offensive positions to be in the top three picks. In what was considered by many to be one of the worst offenses ever, there is much need for help.

This is where the top four prospective Eagles come into play. Any one of these picks will be the focal point of the offense for years to come. Here is a breakdown of the top four, so you can have a little idea of who

might lead the Eagles into the new millennium.

Long Shots

Akili Smith, Quarterback, University of Oregon

Smith started one year at quarterback in Oregon. He is a mobile quarterback with the strongest arm in the draft. Many have him slated to go No. l. That is why he is a long shot in our preview. Personally, l think he does not have the experience that I would like a first pick-or even a second pick, for that matter-to have. I also am not crazy about his age. He is 24.

Ricky Williams, Running Back, University of Texas

Williams is the most talented player in this draft, period. I think he may be the most talented player to come out in years. That said, he will not be coming to the Eagles. Reid has stated that the Eagles need a quarterback and all but said that they are not going to take Williams. I would be pleasantly shocked if he comes here on draft day.

Best Bets

Donovan McNabb, Quarterback, Syracuse

McNabb may have the best physical skills of any of the quarterbacks in this draft. He has a good sense of running in the pocket. He is the faster of the three at the top. The one bad quality of his game is that he was an option quarterback in college. It will be an adjustment to switch to a pro-style offense. He has a very good chance especially if Tim Couch goes No. 1-to be the Ea-

gles' selection.

Tim Cooch, Quarterback, University of Kentucky Couch is the most complete quarterback of this draft. He has the most touch of any of the passers in the draft and the most experience in a West Coast-style of offense. Couch reminds me a lot of Peyton Manning when he came out. The only thing that will keep the Eagles from drafting him No. 2 if his arm strength. I feel that he is the best selection for the Eagles, though. If the Eagles are smart, they will pick him No. 2 if he is available.

Akili Smith, QB Tim Couch, QB Donovan McNabb, QB Champ Bailey, CB Ricky Williams, RB

Edgerrin James, RB Chris Claiborne, LB Torry Holt, WR Jevon Kearse, LB

Daunte Culpepper, QB Chris McAlister, CB John Tait, OT David Boston, WR Anthony McFarland, LB Cade McNown, QB

PAUL MOSER'S TOP 15 Browns Eagles Bengals Colts Redskins Rams Bears Cardinals Lions Ravens Vikings Saints Steelers Chiefs Tampa Bay

PaulMoseris a seniormajoringin English/ communication.Heis oneof Loqutur'ssports editors.HewentNo.1 in the'88draft,butwas cutfromtheteamafterhisarrestondrugcharges.

Softball

Tennisteamquits;citesdifferenceswithcoach

by Ron D'Orazio sports editor

Frustrated by their current losing season and their head coach, Reggie Day, the men's tennis team turned their uniforms into the athletic department. As the team handed their uniforms to athletic directors John Dzik and Leslie Danehy, they ended the 1999 season.

According to sophomore team captain Pete Pietranik, the 'learn made the decision to quit last Thursday, after a match against West Chester University, a Division II school. Pietranik said that coach Day berated the team for a lack of heart and for starting the match too early.

According to Pietranik, the team started the match with West Chester early due to the 80-degree heat and an agreement with the opposing coach. Day, a teacher, was not able to make the first part of the match due to school.

Pietranik said that while the team was riding home, they decided that it was time to either quit or play under the circumstances. The whole team came to the decision that it was best to stop the season.

According to sophomore Dave Patel, the team's problems were ongoing and everything came to a halt after the West Chester match.

According to Patel, one problem that surfaced between the team and Day was Day's handling of a situation with first-year player Scott Sawicki.

Sawicki left practice on the Tuesday before the match to get X-rays for an injured hand. Sawicki asked his teammates to inform a late-corning Day about his injury.

Patel said that Day laid into Sawicki for missing practice and not calling him. Day then cut him from the team, angering the rest of the team.

According to first-year player Frank Plum, the team made their decision once Sawicki was cut.

The team turned in their shirts at 1 p.m. on the day after the match. Within three hours, Dzik had called a meeting that would include the players, Day and himself.

According to Dzik, their was an "antagonistic" relationship between the players and the coach.

Pietranik said that the players disclosed all of their problems with Day.

"For the first time, Day had nothing to say," Pietranik said. '·He was speechless."

According to Day, the meeting with Dzik and the on-goings of the team should stay team business. Day said that the events were unfortunate and that things did not work out this season as well as he had hoped. Day, an 11-year coaching veteran at Cabrini, said that every season has its high points and its not-so-high points. "If the circumstances were different, then the way the season turned out might have been different," Day said.

As for the future·of the team, Dzik said, "I will not resurface the team until I have made a full evaluation of the direction of intercollegiate tennis at Cabrini."

Dzik said that he plans to evaluate the players, the coach

The empty tennis court signifies the absence of the men's tennis team from play. The team resigned over differences with their coach.

and other people involved in the situation. Dzik said that the problems are not necessarily the players' or coach's fault, but he supports the players' decision in halting the season.

"When the players and the coach do not have fun at the intercollegiate level, then it does not make sense to continue playing," Dzik said.

Plum said, "It was not fun to play for Day."

Lady Cavs stay undefeated in PAC Sports Source

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by Brian O'Connell assistant sports editor

Riding a strong first half, the Lady Cavs defeated Beaver College, 15-8, in a strong defensive game.

The Lady Cavs, however, came out in the second half a little slower than the first half.

The Cavs played a tremendous first half leading, Beaver 12-4 at half-time. In the first half, junior Leslie Kerrigan recorded 4 ..goals and 6 assists to lead the Cavs.

"'It was a good win and a step closer to the playoffs,"' head coach Jackie Neary said.

"I was very pleased with the play of our seniors," Neary said. "We have a very tough schedule and they never let up. With Katie Walker out, it is a big adjustment for us defensively."

·,e second half featured two quick goals to pull them within 12-6.

• senior captain Jessi Valerio coun•ith a goal of her own to extend 6.

"layed well," Valerio said.

"Our strategy was to keep possession of the ball once we got a big lead."

The Cavs maintained their big lead when Valerio put the Cavs up 13-6 in the second half.

They continued their strong hustle and controlled the tempo throughout the game. They had some scoring chances, but were unable to convert.

However, they refused to quit and held possession of the ball.

Beaver was down 14-6 when they scored two quick goals to draw within 14-8.

Junior Gilda Zoccola erased any hopes of a Beaver comeback by scoring the final goal of the game and putting the Cavs ahead 15-8, before running out the clock for the win.

"I thought we played a great game," Kerrigan said. '·Toe first half really helped because we were not as fast in the second half."

Upcoming matches include Widener University and two Pennsylvania Athletic Conference games against Cedar Crest College

"I will not resurface the team until I have made a full evaluation of the direction of intercollegiate tennis at Cabrini."

-John Dzik athletic director

photo by Laura Casamento

All games are at home.

photo by Jim Snook

The Lady Cavs move the ball past Beaver defenders during a 15-8 win over PAC rival Beaver College

Lady Cavs sweep Beaver in doubleheader

by Alison Briant staff writer

The Lady Cavaliers softball team definitely had their day in the sun this past Saturday, as they swept a doubleheader in a recent, critical Pennsylvania Athletic Conference matchup against Beaver College.

The Lady Cavs, ranked first in the conference, won their first game 7-4 and their second with a near shutout of 4-1.

This past weekend's games against the Knights were not expected to be sure wins for Cabrini.

"We knew it would be one of our harder games," sophomqre Katie Vallone said. "Last year we only beat Beaver by a few runs in both games when we played them, so we really weren't sure what to expect."

The two wins came as a result of the many noticeable individual performances from numerous members of the team. In the first game against Beaver, sophomore Donna DIBiasio, who leads the PAC in hitting, went three for three with a game-high four runs batted in.

Ljsa Jackson, a first-year student who bats No. 2, also went three for three, scored two runs and added a stolen base.

Junior Linda Costello also scored two runs and went two for three in the contest.

Sophomore first baseman Megan Merkel went two for two in the first game and crossed the plate twice.

"I think we did a good job of staying focused from the start of the first game straight through to the end of the second," Merkel said. "We kept up the intensity and really played well."

Coming back from a deficit in the second game, the Lady Cavs were pushed ahead by first-year student Jamie Walton, who connected for an RBI triple, and junior Michele Gabriel, who went two for three.

The Lady Cavs also possess the top two arms in the PAC in Megan Johnston and Jackie Armes. On Saturday, they showed why they share the No. 1 and No. 2 spots.

In the first contest, first-year starter Johnston pitched a complete game for the win. She allowed no earned runs and gave up just five hits to the Scarlet Knights.

Throwing the heat appeared to be a habit for Armes as she struck out nine Beaver batters.

Throughout the course of the second game, Armes allowed three hits and just one earned run.

Sophomore catcher Maureen McDevitt commented on the success of the team as a result of this past weekend.

"Beaver is one of our biggest competitors in the PAC and we really had to work our hardest," McDevitt said. "We all pulled together and played as a strong team."

According to the team, this win puts them in good position as they progress towards the tournament.

"We are looking forward to the game against Misericordia, which is one of our biggest competitors," McDevitt

The game against Misericordia is away and will begin at 3p.m.

Jae-Boreceivesmixedreviewsfromstall,students

by Janice C. Funk assistant managing editor

Don't be alarmed by the thumping and bumping coming from your upstairs neighbors' room.

They are most likely kicking, punching and lunging their way

into fitness with Tae-Bo, the latest craze to hit the world of working out.

According to Tracy Greenwood, fitness director of the Dixon Center, "There is nothing special about Tae-Bo."

Greenwood attributes the popularity of Tae-Bo to marketing and advertising genius, stressing that the Tae-Bo workout is simply a combination of kickbox.ing and dance.

Greenwood believes that the popularity of Tae-Bo will be short-lived. "I'm not an advocate of buying it," she said.

The "'fae-Bo" videos are led by Billy Blanks, a seven-time World Martial Arts Champion.

The "Tae-Bo" video library, which can be ordered by phone or purchased at local video stores, generally costs about $60.

courtesy of the Internet

Tae-bo founder Billy Blanks leads a work-out on one of his popular Tae-Bo tapes. Tae-Bo combines kickboxing and dance moves for alternative exercise.

Greenwood suggests an alternative to purchasing the Tae-Bo videos.

The Dixon Center offers a kickboxing class every Thursday evening in the aerobics room. According to Greenwood, the classes

are well-attended by both students and staff.

Greenwood says of the classes, "Kickbox.ing is fabulous."

Sophomore Angela Thornton is the instructor of the kickboxing

do at home, unless you're highly motivated," she said.

Thornton feels that the only advantage in doing Tae-Bo versus a kickbox.ing class is that it is easier to move at your own pace through the levels with the video tapes.

First-year student Erika Nelson began doing the Tae-Bo workout about four weeks ago after hearing about it from friends.

Nelson, who follows the tapes about four times a week, has enjoyed the workout thus far. "I think it's a really good workout," she said.

-Angela Thornton sophomore classes. Thornton has not tried Tae-Bo, but is aware of its popularity.

She says that although it may be convenient to follow the tapes at one's leisure, she feels that the greatest aerobic benefit can be gained from a class.

"I don't believe in anything you

Nelson likes the Tae-Bo workout because "it's not the typical Jane Fonda workout tape."

She recognized that Tae-Bo is really not all that innovative a concept, but prefers the tapes to an actual class because she can do it at her own convenience.

Those interested in finding out more about Tae-Bo can visit its official website at www.taebo .com.

The kickboxing class at the Dixon Center has been temporarily cancelled but those interested in finding out about the rescheduling

photo by Jim Snook

The Lady Cavs congratulate each other after a doubleheader sweep of Beaver College. said.

"I don't believe in anything you do at home, unless you're highly motivated."

courtesy of the Internet

A poster that resembles a coming attraction for a movie advertises the new Tae-Bo.

of the classes can contact the Dixon Center.

Unbeatable!

The men's tennis team unexpectedly quit halfway through their season due to differences with their coach.

The women's lacrosse team scored a 15-8 victory over Beaver College on Tuesday. The win ran their record to 5-0 in the PAC.

photo illustration by Laura Casamento

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