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The Philadelphia Zoo is only a short car trip away. Read about the zoos upcoming events on pages 8 and 9

April 22, a blood drive was held for Elizabeth Santorine in the Dixon Center. Over 300 people participated in the drive with the hopes of finding a possible bone marrow donor for Elizabeth. Story on page 2.

Positive turnout for Cabrini drive, students and community respond

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The Cabrini communitycame alive last Thmsday to show their supportfor ElizabethSaotorine, daughter of Joe Santorine,director of R.eacation and Activities in the Dixon Center. Elizabeth bas a rare~ of leukemiathat is only atnt,le with an exact match of• maaoiw.

The bone wow 4nW in the Dixon CenterM-1'• efit Elizabedt and1a matching donor. faculty and members of the nearbyoommunity cametoge1ber to help aid the search of a matching donor.

Three companies were involved in the blood drive as well. Hope World Wide•in Wayne,CalmersBusislesslnformati.onin Radnor, and United Stat.esLiabilityInsuranceGroup of King of Prussia all sent volunteers to Cabrinifor the blood drive.

Cabrini 1'lll1 only QDe of the three bone marrow drives to benefit Elizabeth. The community of Limerick. PA and Flint, MI will also be holding drives. Overall 1,000samplesshould be collected to benefit Elizabeth.

Here at Cabrini. 168 students took time to donate, with another 169 membersof the community who came out for the drive.

For those involved the blood samples will take 10 to 14 days to process the samples. If a match is foundfor Elizabeththe donor will be notified.

Dr. Tony Verde wasextremely grateful for the genuine support from the Cabrinicommunity.

"Students often get a bad wrap. Ifs nice to hear they are doing something for the com..,m~•. ~so part of the Cabrini curriculum,'' said Verde.

Kosovo crisis is of concern on Cabrini's campus

by Alison Briant staff writer

While watching the news recently you have probably heard about the conflict that has erupted in a province of the country of Yugoslavia called Kosovo. Being at Cabrini College, a community of its own that has spring in the air, finals quickly approaching, and summer vacations impatiently waiting to be ventured, it is easy to let international news pass by unnoticed or unappreciated.

The conflicts in Kosovo, which have escalated' into a worldwide crisis, have however taken precedence in the life of one Cabrini College employee. In a divergence from the average college student, Shayla Hasic, a graduate of the class off 1998, has firsthand experience with living in an area of war-tom countries.

Shayla Hasic is employed by the Wood Dining Services at

Cabrini; a job she moved into after working with them during her term as a student. Her everyday activities around campus and in the cafeteria can however be easily interrupted by vivid memories of the life she once led.

Born and raised in Sarajevo, Bosnia, Hasic understands what it feels like to not be safe in her own home. She lived in the midst of the Bosnian war and therefore, lived in constant fear. Considering that the opposition would continue to remove bare necessities that are usually taken for granted (i.e. food, water, electricity,) Hasic found it imperative that she escape from her war-tom homeland. At age 16, she moved to Italy with her sister and brotherin-law and lived nearby a prominent American Air Force base, never to return to her home or her family again. Hasic continued her schooling, and soon found herself able to speak the language of her

new country. Determined to make something of herself, Hasic applied to numerous colleges in America, finally choosing in 1994 to start her new life at Cabrini College. Graduation last May marked the four-year point for Hasic's residence in America.

Hasic relates closely with the present conflicts in Kosovo. "These problems just show that the old problems are still not over yet, they found some new place to attack," Hasic said.

Due to the fact that she is a Muslim, Hasic sympathizes with the Albanian position. America's involvement in the conflicts is an issue that Hasic finds "uncomfortable" to take a side on.

"I feel great about America being willing to help out against the obvious bad guys, but I am very concerned for the American soldiers," Hasic said. "I have made a home for myself here in the country and have a sense of

loyalty for those over there fighting from this country."

The interaction of America draws the attention of the average citizen toward what might otherwise be overlooked. Hasic recognizes the difficulty for college students to comprehend the full ramifications of what a war means.

"People here take things for granted, which is understandable since they never knew how life could be worse, but they don't realize how fortunate they are," Hasic said.

"If they [students] want to know what is so great about America they can ask me, I can tell them!

"People have so much freedom in this country that they aren't even aware of," Hasic said. Hasic compared her life now to the one she left behind.

"My most treasured possession since I came to America is the freedom I have to choose my own destiny."

Daughters experience, enjoy Work day at Cabrini

by Melissa Lessig news editor

With the intent to show young women role models in various careers, Cabrini celebrated National Take Your Daughter To Work Day on Thursday, April 22.

Dr. Myrna Grandgenett, vice president for human resources and assistant to the president for mission integration, organized the day and its events. According to Grandgenett, after a few individuals approached her and asked if the college was doing anything, she decided to organize the day.

"I thought it was a good idea to showcase some of the different career options on campus," Grandgenett said.

National Take Your Daughter

To Work Day historically began three years ago out of Ms. Magazine, according to Grandgenett. The magazine decided to "try to provide young women in the ages of 10-16 years old alternativ~ rcle modefs," Grandgenett said.

Approximately 14 daughters participated in the day on campus, according to Grandgenett.

The daughters experienced a variety of events throughout the day.

They met with Dr. Antoinette Iadarola, president of Cabrini College, Dr. Maria Rippon, professor of Spanish and Cathy Yungmann, communications professor. In addition, they met with Tracy Greenwood, fitness director of the Dixon Center, Susan Fitzgerald, nurse, Karen Pollack, health educator, Nancy Hutchison, director of co-op education and career services, and Dr. Bobbi Jacquet, director of library.

"I tried to have a lot of different things for them," Grandgenett said. According to Grandgenett, all the girls liked it. They especially liked working hands-on with the video in the communications center, speaking Spanish and working with the microfilm machine in the library.

Anita Brusstar, office assistant in financial aid, brought her 12year-old daughter Aimee to work. "[Aimee] really enjoyed it. She decided now that she wants to go into CvITLiimnications,"Brusstar said. "She can't wait to come back next year. It was really nice."

Cindy Falcone, controller in the business office, also brought her 12- year-old daughter Kristen to

work for the day. Falcone said that her daughter has begged her to come to work before, but Falcone thought it would be boring for her. The day proved otherwise.

"I thought it was wonderful. I was really excited when I saw they had a structured program," Falcone said. "Myrna did a great job and kept them busy."

Fourteen-year old Carolyn, daughter of Anne McCarraher, secretary and office assistant to the president, also participated. McCarraher said that her daughter especially enjoyed the television studio and being able to use the camera and the health center, where the girls used syringes on oranges.

"She liked being here. She liked the variety of activities," Mccarraher said. "I liked having her here and seeing all the different jobs that women can do." McCarraher noted that meeting with the president of the college was especially nice because neither she nor her daughter encounter many women in leadership positions.

Grandgenett said the National Take Your Daughter To Work Day was a success. However, the older girls, the 16 year-old daughters, suggested that during their junior year at high school, they spend a day with a Cabrini student. Grandgenett said that this was an interesting idea and would consider it for next year.

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Student Government Association announces next year's board

By Alison Briant staff writer

The Student Government Association plans on building and maintaining an active involvement in campus life in the 19992000 school year. A new group of students were recently elected to fill the available leadership positions, and they have already begun preparing for the coming year.

On Friday, April 23, at the annual Hat and Tie dance, the newlyelected officials of the executive board for SGA were announced. Leading the pack will be President Nicole Klimas, a junior. Klimas has acquired past experience with SGA, serving on her class board for the past three years. She wants to get more students involved and act as a liaison for the students to the administration.

"It takes more than one voice to do something," Klimas said. She has specifically expressed interest in various other college activities. "I want to know more about the

housing lottery. Who is on it? He would also like to improve Which students are involved?" the interaction between SGA and She also wants to develop a students. "I would like the Stustrong communication with the dent Government Association to administration. She hopes to see help bring the different groups of a breakdown on where the tuition students to work together to work money is spent. for a common goal and build a

another nationally-known band to campus, pending the success of this week's G-Love concert, and also continue events that proved popular with the student body this past year.

In addition to daily occurrences community," Hage said. at the college, Klimas has devel- SGA was not the only aspect of oped a plan concerning gradua- student leadership represented tion, which remains a controver- during these recent elections. The sial topic among !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!~ students.

Junior Josh Hage is the elder statesmen on next

year's board. He has already served as Parlia-

mentarian for the last two terms and this year looks for a change as he becomes Vice President.

Hage would like to see some little things happen that would improve student spirit. "One idea that I have is to have a soda machine or vending machine in the apartments so you don't have to walk to get some food,'' Hage said.

Nicole Klimas

Campus Activities and Planning Board re-elected this year's chair, sophomore Trish Arnold. She voiced her intent to continue the success of activities on campus for the upcoming year.

"I would like to still improve student involvement in activities and bring new ideas to Cabrini," Arnold said. She has prospects of bringing

"It's up to students to come to the events in order for them to be successful," Arnold said. "We would like the students to come to the CAP Board meetings and express their opinions on what they want."

'The CAP Board is always looking for people to join, the more people, the better the activity," Arnold said. Corresponding Secretary will once again be junior Erin Barney. She brings leadership and knowledge from this past year board to the newlyelected one.

"I want to make more of a difference in the way Cabrini is run," Barney said. "It is important for the students to know that SGA is on their side."

Junior Chad May was elected to the Academic Board Chair position. As student liaison to faculty members and the academic dean,

May plans on involving the student body more actively in the academic curriculum assessment process. He hopes to recruit one student as a representative for every major to sit on Academic Board meetings. According to May, the Academic Board receives a budget, which he plans to use to help various academic clubs and honor societies sponsor activities and speakers.

"In an effort to become more visible and make myself more available to the student body, I will set up office hours to help better fulfill their needs," May said of his platform for next year.

As of right now, there is no one to fill the Treasurer, Parliamentarian and Recording Secretary positions. The Vice President is the one who appoints these people and that will be accomplished before this year is over.

Klimas said, "'Our board has a good mix of people that have proved to be leaders in the past. They accept criticism and have the ability to make changes."

Cabrini student chosen as finalist in scholarship pageant

By Kristen Williams news editor

Teenager Program, which will be held May 15-16 at LeHigh University. This pageant is the final step in reaching America's National Teenager Scholarship Pageant which will be held in August, in Nashville Tennessee Manieri, who was looking for scholarship information on the internet, entered the pageant in the hopes of earning money for college. She was required to fill out an application and based on her grade point average, leadership skills, extra curricular activities, community service, and future ambitions, she was selected as a Pennsylvania State representative.

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At Cabrini, Manieri majors in social work and maintains a 3.8 GPA. She is also the captain of the cheerleading squad. Along with her hard work in academics and athletics, Andrea participates as a summer camp counselor for the children of the Ronald McDonald House of Philadelphia. This organization

runs the camp, and other activities in order to help children who signing the dance in sign language.

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Manieri hopes the experience is successful, but as of now she is simply "waiting for May."

al other corporations and organizations. are living with cancer. Manieri is being sponsored by her parents, her friends, Cabrini College cheerleaders, and sever-

Institute nitely be interested in doing it again."

When the participants arrive at LeHigh in May, they will have to compete in two rounds of the pageant. The two categories are comprised of an individual interview with the panel of judges, and a talent segment. In the talent category, Manieri, an avid dancer, plans on doing a point routine, while also

"It takes more than one voice to do something."

SGA President '99-'00

Sophomore Andrea Lisa Manieri has been selected as a

Andrea Manieri, Cabrini College sophomore and National Teenager Scholarship State Representative.

Off-campus housing has both ups and downs

By Anne C. Miller staff writer

Just days before Easter break, Resident Life notified a group of 60 students that, due to the housing dilemma, they were not eligible to participate in the housing lottery for the '99-'00 school year.

Despite the fact that students were placed on a waiung list, a guarantee for housing has not yet been established.

"The college is trying to secure an offcampus site," Cathy Caulfield said, director of Resident Life. ··we do what we can and hope to get a number of people off the waiting list."

In the meantime, however, students are left seeking some means of housing.

"I got stuck living off campus this year and am being threatened by the same situation for a second time," Tony Barrett, a sophomore commuter, said.

Barrett, like many others who intended to live on campus, finds himself in a jam due to the point system. Commuters wishing to move on campus are left in the lurch.

"It's a pain living off campus. The commute is a hassle and I feel like I'm missing out on a lot," Barrett said, "not to mention the expense."

According to several commuters living on their own, there are advantages to living off-campus.

Sue Sipes, a sophomore who spent one semester off-campus said " it is cheaper, in the long run, to live off Cabrini's campus, though, worrying about the money situation each month can be stressful if you let it."

"I pay about $185 a month, plus $45 in utilities," said Joe D'Amico, a sophomore commuter.

Barrett and D'Amico, along with two other Cabrini students, are living together in the Valley Forge Suites, an apartment complex located behind the King of Prussia Mall. Each resident pays slightly over $240 a month, which totals to $2880 a year.

Compared to the nearly $7000 room and board at Cabrini, living off campus does not hurt the pocket book as much, but can

be a nuisance in other areas.

"I feel like I have more privacy in my own apartment and it's more relaxing," D'Amico said.

Others like Barrett and D'Amico agree that living off campus is more peaceful. Unlike the houses and dorms, apartment complexes are on the quiet side and more secluded.

"I don't have to worry about a housing deposit, RAs, or damages," Barrett said. "My only concern is nussing out on the spur-ofthe-moment fun times, and the commute."

Sipes said "I loved living off-campus, and although it became a hassle, it definitely out weighs some of the problems on campus Finding the housing wasn't as complicated as it was on-campus either."

Sipes suggests that students look for already furnished apartments, that are close by, and not too expensive.

For some possible ideas, Resident Life can be contacted.

Candidates continue to vie for Vice Presidency

Lisa Nicole Finegan

staff writer

Janet R. Reohr came to Cabrini to begin her application at Cabrini. She ts the second candidate for Vice President of Academic Affairs to visit Cabrini. On Thursday, April 22. Janet R. Reohr, former Academic Dean of Marywood University, came to Cabrini with the intention of touring the campus and speaking with students.

The small group of students who met with Reohr came together to evaluate Reohr and her candidacy. The students involved were encouraged to ask questions that were pertinent to her influence at Cabrini College.

Reohr showed concern for the academic

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integrity of the school. She stands behind the academic functions at the school because she feels they are a, if not the, reflection of the institution.

As part of her evaluation the students asked about her outside interests, as well as her on- campus interests.

Sophomore Dave Toia feels that her outside interests will in many ways affect her influence at the college. He believes that the outside interests will affect the participation and funding for on-campus intere<;ts or activities. "If you get somebody who likes to read for example, the library will be seriously looked at," Toia said.

Toia's impression of Reohr was that she seemed very concerned with the adminis-

trative and academic aspects of the position.

The third candidate, Dr. Mary-Beth Krogh-Jespersen, will also be on campus this week to meet with students.

According to a phone interview with the committee, Cabrini's philosophy of theeducation of the heart is part of what attracted Dr. Mary-Beth Krogh-Jespersen to Cabrini. She also questioned whether too much focus is placed on technology, and encouraged a look at the college's curriculum for an examination of life in a technologically based society.

Students can meet Dr. Krogh-Jespersen on Thursday, April 29, in the academic affairs conference room at 12:30pm.

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What's Going On This Week

Saturda

• Spring Fling

Sunda

• Mass, 7 p.m., Bruckmann Chapel of St. Joseph.

• Spring Choral Concert, 7:30 p.m., Grace Hall

Monda

• Last Day of Classes

• Last day to declare pass/fail

• Advanced Acting public performance. Theatre 7 p.m.

Tuesda

• Mass, 4:45 p.m., Bruckmann Chapel of St. Joseph.

• Reading Day

Wednesda Thursday

• Final Exams

• Final Exams

Last Week in the World of News

4/23 Littleton, Colorado

Investigators said the killers had planned something much worse and may have had help. The evidence was a large duffel bag that contained a 20-pound bomb. The bomb was big enough to demolish the building. Authorities have found a note from one of the killers in his home.

4/22 Washingto~ China has obtai~ valuable American nuclear secrets. These secrets will allow China to develop lighter, more compact nuclear weapons that could threaten the United States. So far, the Chinese have no( begun to put their knowledge to use.

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4/26 Jbanil • Ar'~ States Apache elicopter "' crash during a trai ng session. Two u~smen were in' ed. The US s p sin Kosocontinued despite the crash. The cause of the crash is not yet known, and investigations are under way.

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Israeli·P.oli2(have welde~\it a Palestin{.gi9ff~ in East Jeru'safem that allege/1y was used by ,th€"Palestinian Au• ~ority in violation ~f peace deals. \ Prim½ Minister ;J3en{arnin ,, Netaifyahu ordered~\t shut last J m~\nth along with t~o other offices.

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Coffee house gets face-lift Flags at half mast world wide

Cabrini student's take initiative in giving theater and coffee house a new look that is much overdue.

by Joe Elliott

perspectives editor

It has taken years for something to get done, and now is the time. The Red Cloud Coffeehouse has finally decided to change. Actually, the students that perform in the coffee house decided to make a change.

The last time the coffee house had undergone any kind of renovations was about six years ago. It was then that the coffee house got its name. Although it would be hard to tell why it was called a coffee house upon entering the room, there is a reason behind the name. Originally the area had large fish-netting that draped over the center of the coffee house. It was that net , which looked like a red cloud, that helped the coffee house get its name.

According to Neal Newman, the director of the Red Cloud Coffeehouse, "The students were getting bored with the same old design, they were ready for a change."

Newman said it is about time that the coffee house got a new design, one was in great need.

The students that participate in the theater activities have taken it upon themselves to oversee all the changes.

"Gary Rupacz, has taken it all to him-

self with the help of some of the other actors and students here at Cabrini, to be in charge of the renovations," Newman said.

As for what the coffee house will look like when it re-opens, Newman said that they are trying to do a few things with the entire layout of the room.

"We decided that it was important to rebuild the stage, so that it is bigger and sturdier for the actors to perform on. We also wanted to make sure that we had plenty of room for some of the bigger plays that we hope to have in the years to come," Newman said.

As for the new plays that will be performed, scheduled for next year's plays are Shakespeare's, "Romeo and Juliet" and "Suburbia."

What Newman really hopes to get accomplished is making the coffee house more comfortable for the audience to watch the performances.

As for when it will open, Newman expects that the coffee house will open by May 1. He hopes to have the first performance on May 3, with the advanced acting class performing the last scenes of their plays.

Newman wants to remind the public that the coffee house is for the people and if anybody wishes to use it, they should contact him at (610)902-8510.

At Columbine High School, in Littleton, Colorado, two srudents went on a shooting spree, leaving many wounded and 14 dead. In honor of the teacher and 13 srudentslost, flags world wide have been flying at half mast.

The Force is still with us

by Ron D'Orazio sports editor

A long time ago in a generation far, far away, a Hollywood filmmaker named George Lucas made a low-budget science fiction film that turned out to be one of the biggest blockbusters of all time. That movie is "Star Wars," a movie that started the qiost watched trilogy of all time.

Now, 22 years later, a new "Star Wars" film entitled "Episode I: The Phantom Menace" will be released on Wednesday, May 19. ''The Phantom Menace" will actually be considered the first installment in the Star Wars series. The events and storylines of the film will take place before the storyline of the original "Star Wars."

The story ''The Phantom Menace" centers around a young boy named Anakin Skywalk:er who has a special power called "The Force." He starts a life's journey towards becoming a Jedi Knight, a master of

the Force. Skywalker is growing up during an interstellar war.

The hype and' media coverage for the film has made its release one of the most widely anticipated events in movie history.

On March 11 Lucasfilm, Lucas's movie company, released a two-and-a-half minute preview on national television, the Internet and in movie theatres around the country. Not only did millions of people see it on TV and at the movies, but an Internet record 3.5 million downloads were made off of web pages within five days, according to Starwars.com.

According to Starwars.com, on April 23 Lucasftlm, Twentieth Century Fox and the National Association Theatre Owners produced a directive for advance ticket sales for the movie. On Wednesday, May 12, the theatres that offer advance ticketing will start selling at 3 p.m. eastern time. Each customer may only purchase, at most, 12 tickets at once, in an attempt to cut down

on ticket-scalping.

''The Phantom Menace" movie merchandise will go on sale on May 3. The movie has been featured in magazines such as Metropolis Magazine, Time and Premiere. The May edition of Premiere is focused entirely on "The Phantom Menace."

If the movie grosses anywhere near "Star Wars," it-will be a huge success. Like "Star Wars," ''The Phantom Menace" will be followed by two sequels, episodes two and three in the storyline.

"Star Wars," after making $320 million in its first release during 1977, was followed by two sequels, ''The Empire Strikes Back" and ''The Return of the Jedi." The sequels both made over $250 million, making the three movies the highest grossing trilogy of all time. After their 1997 re-releases, the three movies have made over $1 billion in box office gross.

At Cabrini, some people are looking forward to the release of ''The Phantom Men-

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ace". Sophomore John Dell'Osa said, "Upon seeing the changes Lucas made to the Special Editions (released in 1997), I was wary about what the future of Star Wars may bring, but after I saw the trailers for the movie all faith was restored."

As for box office numbers, Dell'Osa said, ''Titanic won't know what hit it."

Learner to be in state show

by Bridget Egan staff writer

Lisa Learner, assistant professor of fine arts, has had two of her paintings selected to be in the "Art of the State: Pennsylvania '99'' show opening in June. The exhibit, which runs from June 20 to Sept. 12, will be held at the State Museum in Harrisburg.

Learner submitted two of her paintings, ''Ticket Please" and "River Walk". Both were selected. The jurors will be the editor of Art in America magazine and the curator of the CorcoranMuseum of Art in

Washington D.C. If selected as winners, ber paintings will be bought by the museum for their purchase price and hung in the State Museum permanently.

Learner said that she has never been in a show of this magnitude before. She is hopeful that her paintings will be selected.

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Studentsat the controlsof Kajem Studios

by Adam Greenberg assistant a&e editor

Helming the controls of a worldclass recording studio might sound like a difficult task to achieve, but Cabrini College students are doing it.

Through a cooperative program with the Kajem Recording Arts Program, Cabrini offers students the chance to learn about the music industry, from production to promotion to management, while also earning college credits

A "bands-on" approach and real world experience are the key aspects of Kajem's courses that Steven Geer, the director of the recording arts program, emphasizes. He said that the classes are structured so that students "watch" then "do."

The courses offered include introduction to audio engineering, applied audio engineering, introduction to MIDI (musical instrument digital interface), record production, engineering three or automated mixing, booking, marketing, and promotion and music business management

When it comes to the production courses, there is no classroom. Students learn in the recording studios, which include a variety of professional studios in the Philadelphia area.

The fact that these are professional studios is vital to gaining real world experience, according to Geer. Students learn on multimillion dollar equipment that is used to produce professional

recordings everyday.

One of the participating studios in the Kajem program is Sigma Sound Studios, where albums by a diverse group of artists such as David Bowie, Dru Hill and Billy Joel have been produced. The

neering class covers the basics of recording, according to Geer, while the applied engineering class works on refining those basics. He said that the engineering three class focuses more on the art and aesthetics of recording.

try, while the music business management class untangles the legal issues that are important to understand to succeed. The music business management course is taught by a working entertainment lawyer, according to Geer.

ternship is as important as the classes.

"It's a rite of passage. You have to go through it," he said.

Besides performing "grunt" work, Geer said that as an intern, a person will get into the studio and most likely get the chance to prove themselves in the recording arena.

Gordon Rice, a staff engineer at Sigma Sound Studios and Kajem's instructor, started out as an assistant at the studio and worked his way up, eventually running his own recording sessions.

Even if a career is not the goal, Geer said that the cost of the courses is low enough that people can afford to learn more about the work behind the music. For Cabrini students the cost is incorporated into the school's tuition.

Anthony Scalfaro, a junior, has taken some of Kajem's courses and is pleased with what he bas been able to learn.

studio has also provides audio production services for other mediums such as advertising and movies. Some of their film credits include. "Twelve Monkeys," "Philadelphia" and "Beloved."

Other studios participating in the recording arts program include Sonic Studios and Studio 4, which Geer considers two of the top studios in the area.

The introduction to audio engi-

Geer said that the record production class delves deeper into how to shape sounds and the record producer's roles and is taught by Grammy-nominated producer Mitch Goldfarb. The MIDI course emphasizes the cutting-edge electronic and computer based studio tools. The booking, marketing and promotion course offers insights into the business side of the music indus-

Will these classes help someone secure employment in the music industry?

While Geer acknowledges that the 'biz can be tough, he said that the Kajem program gives students the experience and skills to succeed if they are persistent.

"It's not as glamorous as people think," Geer said.

In order to establish themselves, Geer said that performing an in-

"I think it's an excellent program," Scalfaro said. "If you're a communications major, you should check into it."

Scalfaro enjoys the "hands-on" approach and the uniqueness of the program.

"It's a break from the norm," he said.

Anyone interested in the Kajem Recording Arts Program can call Steven Geer at (610) 525-0682 for more information.

Fling into spring with G-Love

by Jennifer Nespoli features editor

Spring Fling will be hitting campus this weekend on April 30 and May 1. Several bands will be playing, a barbecue is planned and there will be lots of different games to entertain the students, alumni and guests that are expected to attend, according to Emma Legge, director of student activities.

On Friday night, April 30, the first concert will be performed in the Dixon Center gym. Thirty Dollar Magic is opening at 8 p.m., and they will be followed by G-Love

and Special Sauce at 9: 15. The cost of admission is $1 for Cabrini students and $10 for alumni and guests.

On Saturday, May 1, Thirty Dollar Magic will be performing again, along with Slightly Ripe. They will play from 12-4 p.m. This concert is outside, and will be accompanied by games like the Moon Bounce and Bungee Jump.

There will be a barbecue lunch outside, and Max 95.7 FMwill be on campus giving out free stuff and entertaining the crowds. Admission for all the events on Saturday are free.

The CAP Board, which is sponsoring the entire event,

will be hosting a game show on Saturday night to wrap up Spring Fling. It is a trivia game where participants can win up to $200 cash. The game show starts at 7 p.m. in the Widener Center Gathering Area.

photo by Adam Geenberg

Students Anthony Sou/faro (front) and Brian DiBonventura at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia.

by Karin Letcher & Jennifer Nespoli

WHERE THE ILD THINGS ARE

a&e and features editors

Peacock feathers are flying at the Philadelphia Zoo. Lizards are crawling, tigers are creeping and kangaroos are hopping. It is spring and the zoo is bustling with activity.

The Philadelphia Zoo, which was the country's first established zoo, is currently undergoing many renovations and changes. Recently opened is the newly renovated Amphibian and Reptile House. Every hour, a storm is simulated inside of the house, with rain falling on the heads of the alligators and crocodiles and thunder booming in the ears of the patrons.

Coming on July 1 is the opening of the new Primate Reserve, which will feature gorillas, orangutans, gibbons, lemurs and more. Three years ago, 23 of the zoo's prized primates were killed in a devastating fire that destroyed the old Primate Reserve. The stars of the new exhibit will be Demba and Chaka, two gorillas that were flown to the zoo last week with the hope that they will become friendly and mate.

July also brings the celebration of the Philadelphia Zoo's 125th anniversary.

Right now, temperatures are rising at the zoo as spring fever is in full swing. It is mating season for many of the animals and they are not shy of displaying their affections in front of the crowds.

The zoo always has a lot to offer, but this season is especially exciting. With the arrival of the gorillas and the upcoming anniversary, guests will get more than their money's worth.

photo by Jennifer Nespoli

This giraffe pauses during a late afternoon snack of leaves and grass.

WELCOME to Zoobilee '99

The Philadelphia Zoo will be holding its 25th annual gala on Thursday, June l 0. This event will be providing great food pnd entertainment with over 60 of the fine restaurants and caterers in the surrounding area participating. For more information on this "wild" party, call (215) 243-1100, extension 3188.

From March through May the Zoo is bustling with activity. During the spring season babies are born and the 42 acres of flora and fauna are in full bloom.

The animals, such as the lions (left) and zebras (above) who reside in the section of the Zoo known as the African Plains settle down for bed time earlier than the other animals in the Zoo. Visitors are encouraged to visit both Bear Country and African Plains before 2:00 pm.

This sloth spends his days hanging around.

photo by Jennifer Nespoli

The flamingo acquires its brilliant pink color from its diet of shrimp.

photo by Jennifer Nespoli

photo by Jennifer Nespoli

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("We need more assignment sheets!"); and crises just waiting to be averted ("Leave it blank and Nicole will put an ad in there.").

EDITORIAL ~Finally,acting like a family

Usually, this space would be reserved for the Loquitur staff to take a stand on a major issue in our school. More often than not, we are critical of what we perceive as problems in and out of Cabrini College.

Well, we are not going to do that this week. This week, we are giving credit where credit is due.

Last Thursday, our campus came together in a free and generous act. Over three hundred students, faculty members and friends of the college gave their blood in the chance that they could save a little girl's life.

When we were all choosing to join the Cabrini community, the concept of the "Cabrini family" was constantly repeated and reinforced. This may have been one of the reasons that many of us are here today.

However, at times this year, that title seemed like a misnomer.

There is a lot of mistrust on this campus. Things have been turbulent for a while now, and it sometimes seemed that many of us were nearing our boiling points.

Then we found a rallying point.

If ever there has been a school divided into social •cliques, it is Cabrini. However, on Thursday, students and faculty members from every group and background on campus united together, not because they }).adto, but because it was the right thing to do.

There is no guarantee that any one person who gave blood will be a proper donor. This is still not a happy story, and we are still far from a conclusion.

No matter what may happen, this event was not in vain. For a couple of hours, we looked past our individual differences and found something we could believe in.

No, this special day did not make every problem on campus go away, but it was a great step toward our finally acting like the family we have heard so much about.

LAURA CASAMENTO

Well kids, it's that time of the year again. Trrne for the editor in chief's farewell address.

The purpose of this annual colutnn is usually to impart the knowledge learned throughout the year to the incoming staff and the other members of the college community. I'll admit, there are a lot of things I learned this year. Most of them can usually be summarized with some sort of cliche.

For example, you can't make everyone happy all of the time. From sports team captains to academic department chairs, no one was happy with the coverage they received (or rather, the lack of it). However, I learned that there is only so much I can do, I had 16 pages to fill every week. They were filled with those stories that the staff deemed most important. If we were not notified of an event in ample time, it was not covered.

People on this campus have to remember that we are not only writers and editors, but also students (and in some cases, sports team members, SGA presidents, yearbook editors, radio staff members, student teachers, tutors, actors, and part or full time employees of outside stores, restaurants or businesses). We do what we can. We do not do what we cannot do. I learned to live by that and to not wony about pleasing everyone all of the time. It cannot happen.

I also learned a variety of other things. There were deadlines to meet ("Don't wony, I'll do it Wednesday morning"); paperwork to be done

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.

However, the best thing I learned this year was how to do something with a little help from my friends. I used to rely on myself for a lot of things, but this newspaper was something that simply would not have happened had it not been for the teamwork, dedication and hard work put into it by several people.

I do not know what I will do now on Monday nights without many of the things I have become so used to over the past year. Although I may not miss some things, like the constant pressure and the hard work, I will definitely miss the friendship of the individual writers and editors.

Although I say I won't, I'll miss Paul's Steve Sabol and WWF impressions. I'll also miss his willingness to help anyone out, his ability to crack me up whenever I'm ticked off about something and his Philadelphia Daily News subscription. I'll miss Ron's cheery '"'Hi, boss!" and his ability to coach the Flyers through his Walkman.

I'll miss Jen's laugh when someone says something stupid, and her half hearted protests ("Hey, you guys ...") whenever someone busts on her or we get a little too out of hand. I'll also miss Mary Eileen's creativity and her quiet little backrow editorial comments on the current newsroom situation.

I'll miss Karin's early morning energy ("Is she alive?") and sarcastic comments on Monday mornings, as well as her rigid editorial style (''I don't feel like doing that right now. Let's just have a meeting Tuesday night."). I'll miss Megan's tendency to talk (sometimes a bit too much) about Beanie Babies and Eric Lindros, as well as her fanaticism about punctuation and grammar ('The quotes go AFfER the period, dammit!").

I'll miss planning (usually failed) apartment searches with Julie and

Melissa, as well as their cool, calm and collected attitudes on Monday night ("ADS! We need ads! Where's Nicole?"). I'll miss Nick's sense of humor and his laid-back style ("No front page picture? Okay, I'm going to go play squash-see you tomorrow").

I'll miss having Snook suddenly appear and disappear through some sort of secret newsroom entrance ("We've been Snookered!") and his ability to instill confidence in all of the editors ("Oh, yeah, yeah, I got those pictures, yeah, I have to pick 'em up now, yeah").

I'll even miss Joe, with his strong opinions and tendency to fire any available object-from paper clips to wadded-up tin foil to half-eaten apples-across the room at any moving target.

I'll miss Nicole, who has become one of my best friends over the past three years. Even though we hated each other when we first met, we have quickly become close friends, confidantes and partners in crime. Monday mornings will never be the same if I can't go into the newsroom and hear about all of the cool parties I missed over the weekend (again), discuss some nagging problem, or ask for her help in one of the approximately 73 classes we have been in together.

As a staff, we have had more fun than I ever expected to. I cannot begin to describe how grateful I am to these people. They made me laugh, bailed me out of some tough situations, stuck up for me, and just kept me sane. Over the past year, they have been people who I have looked forward to spending time with and working with, and I love all of them for it.

New editors, I thank all of you for your dedication to Loquitur as writers over the past year, and I wish you all the best of luck. I hope you can have as great a staff next year as we did this year. It is certainly a lot of work, but it can also be a lot of fun. Enjoy it.

The 1999-2000 editorial board of Loquitur would like to thank the out-going editors for their leadership and guidance. Laura, Nicole, Megan, Julie, Melissa, Jen, Mary Eileen, Karin, Paul, Ron, Joe, Jim, and Nick--Good luck in the future.

Also, good luck and thank you to senior staff writer Bridget Egan. We'll miss having you in the newsroom (and so will the administration, we're sure.) Thanks. --Ben, Janice, Cynthia, Kristen, Shanna, Brian, and Chris.

In my opinion,the futurelooksmore than bright

How could two high school students come in wearing black trench coats and masks as they shot the students and faculty they came in contact with? Not only this, but they had placed over SHANNON DOWNS thirty bombs throughout the school. As we are all well aware, this happened on Tuesday, April 20th at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. The tragic incident is one that will go down in history as one of the most tragic massacres to take place in the United States.

As I watched the event unfold, I just remember thinking that something like that could never have happened. When reality set in, I became fearful of what it would be like in the future. It seems more and more that young students take matters into their own hands when they get their hands on guns. The thought that they are now able to make homemade bombs has yet to sit well with me. Could people really be that terrible? Not just people, but young kids. I had so many questions of my own that could not be answered. Whether or not we were directly involved with this incident, we have all been affected by it.

A whole day went by after the suspects had carried out

their mission and police were able to go inside the high school to report the damage. There was not one person I didn't come in contact with who did not know what happened in Colorado the day before. They were just as upset and confused as the next person. Everyone was looking for answers as their thoughts and prayers were with the victims and their families.

However, on the next day, something remarkable happened. It had been a few weeks since there were flyers and notices asking for anyone interested in saving a person's life to come to the Dixon Center. We all know the sad story of how Elizabeth Santorine (Mr. Joe Santorine's daughter) has been diagnosed with leukemia. Anyone interested in having their bone marrow tested for possible donation was to meet in the center to give blood for a life-saving procedure that Thursday. Though I had signed up to attend, my spirits were still very low after the tragedy that was still fresh in many of our minds.

However, when I entered the Dixon Center, I was overwhelmed by what I saw. There was a standing line of over thirty people waiting to have their blood tested. I was told by a friend of mine who was working there that it had been like that from the time that they started the procedures, and it was well past an hour since then. As I looked around, there were people talking, laughing and even joking as they waited their turn in the lines. There were people who I honestly did not expect to see present doing the same as they took two tubes that would be filled with their blood. The faculty, staff and administrators gathered together in what looked like a real family. Though many of us do not see eye to eye, it was a pleasure to see everyone getting

along and supporting each other. I finally saw the Cabrini family that I had heard of, but did not really see until that day. We're all made of the same things, regardless of what we look like or how we act. We're people: young, old, black. white, yellow, Catholic, Jewish, whatever, and over three hundred of us pulled together in a wonderful effort to save a life (the exact number was 332 people). Once again, though we may not know Mr. Santorine, or Elizabeth, we were all affected when we heard of the heartache they are facing right now, and we all acted on that.

While victims, families and friends gathered together to lie flowers in front of Columbine High School in the snow, the tragedy of what happened was all too clear again. We may never have the answers as to why something that horrible could have happened. However, one thing is true: people are generally good inside. I know that after what I saw that day in the Dixon Center, it will take a lot for me to judge a person. It would be best if we all did that. Thank you to all of you who helped and attended the drive to save Elizabeth's life. We really are the Cabrini family, in more ways than one. No matter what, blood is thicker than water, and you have all proved that. While other events will more than likely happen where you question if the future looks dim, remember how a little girl brought so many of us together. In my opinion, the future looks more than bright.

Shannon Downs is a junior majoring in English/Communications. She is a guest writer for the Loquitur.

Our time here is up, but the values still go on

The Jollowing are excerpts from senior valedictorian candidate Dina Tartaglia's graduation speech:

To the class of 1999, the last graduating class of the millennium, I wish to ask one question: Isn't it about time'?

It is about the time we have spent working to get to this day. It is about the time we have spent at Cabrini, a college based not only on providing quality education but also developing potential. It is about the time we have in the future, to share our knowledge, to attain our goals and to demonstrate our values we have shaped here at Cabrini.

Upon first stepping on this campus, it is apparent what this college is about. If not completely overwhelmed by the beauty of the campus itself, the small class size, the personal education, the Catholic heritage and mission, Cabrini invited us into an experience like no other. The time we have spent here has shaped our lives. We were invited to celebrate in the mission of Mother Cabrini. A mission to educate, to instill values of social responsibility and to develop as individuals. Many of us made a transition to Cabrini, some corning from other cities, states, and even countries. But, we all have one thing in common. We are all part of a college committed to welcoming diversity, providing a quality education and helping us attain our goals.

Time has brought change to Cabrini. In the last four years, we have seen new buildings, new courses, more students, new teachers and professor, but the personal attention we received as students and the mission of the school have remained intact. Tlllle has changed us, too. We have

matured into educated adults ready not only to take on our future, but a new millennium. Change will occur throughout our lives. But, the past four years have prepared us for that. We went from teenager, to adults, from living with our parents to living on our own, and from students to graduates. Our parents are probably asking themselves, "'Where has the time gone? It seems just like yesterday I was cutting the crust off your peanut butter and jelly sandwich." We are grown up now. We have the degree we worked so hard to attain. We have the self-confidence and motivation to succeed. We have faith to make it happen. Those are the things that matter. Those are the things that we will need in the future. It may have taken some time to get to where we are today, but we arrived and it feels so good to be here.

Right now is the time for change and maturity. It is time to think about a career. We have spent enough time warming up, now it is time to enter the game full speed. The careers we are choosing are going to affect our perception of time. If we are doing something we enjoy and excel at, time will not matter because we are happy. Some of us may even choose to further our education, by earning masters degrees and doctorates. Some of us will want to express ourselves creatively through art, dance or music. Whatever we decide to do, whenever we decide to do it, we need to know one thing: We can do it. We have come this far, haven't we?

Our time in the future brings responsibility too, in addition to going to work and paying the bills. We have a responsibility to others in need, and I do not mean by donating a few dollars here or there. Think about what we have

learned over the past four years and how lucky we were to receive this education. Think about how the college in- " volved us in community service. It feels good to help people. Now is the time to realize that it should not stop there. Education should be continuously sought and given. What Mother Cabrini did was donate her life to that mission, all I am asking is we realize how important that mission still is today. Time has brought change, but the values remain the same. The time we have in the future is immense, full of possibilities.

As we mature, as we grow old, our minds will be full of memories. The time we had in our careers, the time we shared with our families, the time we gave to people in need. Hopefully, the time we have spent at Cabrini will not fade, for that is the one memory we all share. It is one of the most important aspects of our lives because we have developed into the person we are today, and gained the potential to be the person we want to be in the future.

And here we are today because we are ready for the next level in our lives. It is time to ride the road to our destinies. I do hope that the ride will be pleasant for everyone. We have been preparing, and now it is time to put everything we have learned and gained into use. So, here we are today, the class of 1999, on the dawn of our future, on the brink of the 21st century, with knowledge, values and hope, saying it definitely is about time.

An Open Letter to My Students, Advisees, and Friends

by Barbara Rubin

Shakespeare's popular phrase about departure was never more appropriate. He used it romantically in a popularized exchange between Romeo and Juliet. For me, it signifies a turning point, one of those several significant times in the life cycle (what psychologists call critical stages), when I am giving up my role here at Cabrini College to move on to a new developmental period. I can't do that- move on, that iswithout pausing to reflect on all that has happened in the last 19 years.

In the early '80s when most of you were newly born, Dr. Young and I were busy creating CARe. It was an era when having a learning center on a college campus was a novel idea. Colleges and universities were just beginning to acknowledge the fact that students need a place to tum to (beyond instructors) for academic support. Before that time it was "sink or swim" for students who found themselves in over their heads in academic subjects for which they had little preparation. For us it was a bold idea since we had only the two of us to do it. Dr. Young was a full-time English professor in addition to being Director of General Studies, and I was his part-time assistant. However, with each successful advance we were able to convince the campus administrators that CARe's mission was in keeping with that of the College and that the expenses we incurred were cost effective. The students we supported emotionally and academically and became happy campers fulfilling their own college and career goals. For the most part they stayed in college graduation to a life that is upwardly

mobile socially and economically, finding themselves facing a future filled with the freedom that comes with intellectual achievement.

Very quickly it became apparent that the two of us could not do it all. We turned to the Commonwealth and the Act 101 program whose goals were much like our own. Having our effective program in place made it relatively easy to convince the State to grant us funding, and soon Janet Shoemaker joined us as tutorial coordinator, training tutors and securing the match between the student in need and the tutor capable of helping. I recall our delight in finding a math specialist who was not only good with numbers but one who had the social skills to communicate with students. She bad counseling skills that set her apart from the stereotype of the math professional who is blind to the emotional and developmental needs of college-age students.

As we grew more sophisticated in diagnosing the needs of students, it became apparent that some of our students bad special requirements. Dr. Young implored the administration to hire a specialist for students with learning disabilities. She came in the form of Stephanie Bell, a quietly militant advocate for the rights of students with special needs. We had found someone whose motivation and training matched our own.

When the Act 101 agency in Harrisburg was granted the permission to support part-time students, we were able to enlist Doris DeFalco. She was hired to coordinate part-time students serving as their counselor and providing the bonding that is sometimes absent for students who spend so little time on campus. As an added bonus she bas become the professional writing tutor with an enormous following of students who are determined to raise the level

of their writing skills.

Our ensemble would not be complete without mentioning the very essential Eleanor DiDonato, administrative assistant to Dr. Young, who in truth is the center of the network helping us to interact in support of all of you.

We are indeed an ensemble working in harmony. That is not an exaggeration. It must be some kind of feat to have spent so much time together over so many years working in support of our students' disparate personalities who are able to maintain a harmonic blend that is mutually beneficial.

It could not have happened without the model that Dr. Young provided, one of participatory management with all of the individuals taking responsibility for fulfilling mutually accepted goals. He does not rigidly proscribe the methods to be used by staff members, but allows staff to develop the talents and training that each uniquely brings to the office, giving full reign to the development of whatever each does best. He is appreciated for his compassion, his instant empathy and his humor. His staff appreciates the fact that he is "flexible, fair and generous." He is "the Pied Piper who stirs up energy, laughter and a large following." For me be bas been mentor, confidante and friend.

It could not have happened without College administrators who supported our endeavors and who truly wanted to put students' needs foremost on our agenda, allowing us the opportunity to attempt what was new and bold even if we were not immediately successful.

Of course, I have saved the best for last. Foremost among all the things that I value in the time I have spent at Cabrini are the students. You have arrived hopeful, eager to succeed, willing to grow and a little tentative (much the

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way I feel about my new adventure). Sometimes you have been first in your family to attend college and have the anxieties that come with all that is unknown. At other times you have been confidant, boisterous and· full of humor. You have shared with me your joys and your sorrows, the good times and the bad. You have been willing to become engaged in the process of becoming individuals capable of establishing goals, planning a course, assessing your options and following through until the objective is attained or you have new goals. Above all you have been adaptive, learning how to make the changes necessary for your success. I have loved watching you pick yourselves up by the bootstraps. Participating in your growth bas been for me the best part of being here. Now I am looking forward to

the next adventure. Where will it be? A trip the Khmer Kingdoms? The Amazon and Machu Pichu? Tennis on Long Beach Island? Parenting workshops for young mothers? Courses at the University of Pennsylvania? All of the above, I hope. I am planning on making this next stage every bit as enthralling and growth producing as the one I spent with all of you. Please stop in to say goodbye. I want very much to enjoy a hug much like the ones I have given you in the past. I'll miss you all. "Parting is such sweet sorrow."

Barbara Rubin is retiring after 19 years of service at Cabrini College. She is in the Rooymans Center on TuesdaysThursdays from 9:00-3:00.

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To Cabrini College last week, when the only blood shed was for a good cause.

Big 5 back in full force as 'Nova rejoins

Friday, April 23 marked a historic day in Philadelphia college basketball. The Philadelphia Big Five has returned. What is the Big Five? Well, to put it simply, the Big Five was the best basketball to BRIAN O'CONNELL be seen anywhere in country, and some fans would go as far as saying the best basketball in the world

February I0, 1955 marked the announcement that the five Philadelphia colleges, LaSalle, Pennsylvania, St Joseph's, Temple and Villanova would play each other every season. The site would be the world's greatest and most historic arena, the Palestra on the campus on the University of Pennsylvania. The first-ever Big Five matchup was between the St. Joseph's Hawks and the Villanova Wildcats on December 14, 1955. The Hawks won 83-70. However, the game was not very well attended with only 2,636 fans showing up for the game. The Hawks would also go on to win the city series title going undefeated under legendary head coach Jack Ramsay. The St. Joe's -Villanova game would go down as the biggest game of the year each season in the Big Five. In fact, the rivalry was so big that it was soon called "the Holy War."

Fans suddenly took notice of this special competition among the five schools. Soon, overflow crowds at the Palestra became the norm. Banners became popular at the double-headers with some interesting sayings on them. There were the streamer:; of tl1e schoors colors thrown out by the fans when their school scored their first rwo points. There were the bands playing their school song, and the ever-famous drum St. Joe's had which helped hype up the

fans and echoed throughout the Palestra Then there were the fans and the electric atmosphere they created every game. The Palestra provided over 9,000 seats for its fans, but that didn't matter as fans waited outside to get into the building to contribute to the atmosphere inside. When teams got together for double-headers the crowds would be on their feet the entire game screaming and chanting to the other school's crowd and just making the Palestra sound like there were 20,000 people there. The Duke fans can take their cozy Cameron Indoor Stadium, any Big Five fan will take the Palestra. The atmosphere and legendary history between Cameron and the Palestra is not even close and never will be The Big Five match-ups became the competition to see in the city. Fans from all over came to watch the games just for the appreciation of the atmosphere and the Palestra.

Of course there are the players and coaches from the schools who played a major role in providing the fans with what they wanted to see. For LaSalle, there was the great Ken Durrett, Lionel Simons, Larry Cannon, Bob McAteer and Joe "Jelly Bean" Bryant. Pennsylvania featured players like Bob Mlkvy, Matt Maloney, Jerome Allen, Jeff Neumann and Corky Calhoun. St. Joseph's had the untouchable Cliff Anderson, who at six feet five inches tall could out-jump and out-rebound anyone he went up against. There was Rodney Blake, the tremendous backcourt of Bernard Blunt and Rap Curry. There was also Norman Black, Mike Bantom, Mike Hauer and Dan Kelly. Temple had the legendary backcourt of Hal Lear and Guy Rodgers, Mark Macon, Aaron McKie and Edie Jones. Also with Temple was John Baum, Bruce Drysdale, and Bill Kennedy. Villanova featured Kerry Kittles, Hubie White, Jason Lawson, Tom Brennan and Bill Melchioni

There were the legendary coaches like St. Joseph's Dr. Jack Ramsay. Villanova had Jack Kraft. Temple's Harry Litwack and current head coach John Chaney,who,will never be forgotten. LaSalle Bob Walters and Joe Heyer. Pennsylvania had Dick Harter and current head coach Fran Dunphy.

Dzik: coach and teacher are synonymous

by Shanna Fanelli features/a&e editor

A coach serves many roles. A parent. a teacher, a mentor, a confidante and a friend. \\'nat are the terms a coach has to live under? Unlimited reserves of patience? Keeping a positive outlook and urging on the tear ' th motivat10n and mspirational words? Long hours and small pay? The answer to all of these is yes.

Being a coach 1s being a teacher It 1s a role that calls for responsibility and good leadership.

The criteria for becoming

quired skill and knowledge in order to be a good influence on the players under the guidance of the coach. There is also the subject of being able to handle pressure,

keeping one's temper, and realizing that even iliough all people are created equal, this has nothing to do with playing ability. The coach must then aid the team with encouragement and also challenge the player:, with an ultimate goal of increasing their skills.

There are two types of coaches. They are professional coaches, or those who work under a contract for pay, and volunteer coaches. Cabrini has about 26 coaches. both of whom are either volunteer or under contract The coaches are with the team during the entire season, as their contracts are annual.

As it is with any faculty member here on campus, the coaches go through an end of the year evaluation. The members of the team are given the evaluation forms which they fill out. This system of evaluation is going to be adapted in the future to enable a more specific evaluation of the coach.

The more experience a coach has, the more skill is learned and the more valuable the coach can then become to the sport and the team. Being a coach is hard work. It requires one to have self control, knowledge, a positive outlook as well as skill and experience. Of course, a coach must be able to not only get along with, but be part of the team.

However, on May 13,1991 the schools met to reduce the round-robin to two games per school instead of four games. This was due to scheduling conflicts. Villanova took a lot of the heat for the break-up because of the way they wanted to schedule. They wanted to schedule other games instead of the other two Big Five games which they played sine 1955. So, from 1991 through 1999, each school played two official Big Five games and it just wasn't the same anymore. Very few games were in the Palestra anymore. However, the Big Five refused to die The ~chools worked hard every year and submitted proposals to get the best tradition in basketball hack to the way it once was. However, no one thought it would be possible, but that obstacle was overcome when Villanova announced, due to the reduction of two Big East games, they were very interested to returning to the full format of the Big Five. Suddenly all ears and eyes were open to the suggestion. So, all five schools agreed to return to the format and held a press conference last Friday at the Palestra to make the announcement that the Big Five is back. I was so happy that day to hear the news. as were other basketball fans I talked to that day. However, not all Big Five games will be in the Palestra where they belong, but I can almost guarantee that LaSalle and my team, St. Joseph's will move their home games to the Palestra. It has been said that the home team of each game will decide where the game will be held.

There were the streamers, the bands, the teams and the crowds. There were the Explorers, ilie Quakers, the Hawks, the Owls, and the Wildcats. Most importantly, it was the Big Five. It was something special and was alive and well. It took a downfall for nearly a decade. However, April 23, changed the face of Philadelphia college basketball. The Big Five is back and will always be worth watching. Go see it. It is something that has been appreciated by thousands all over the country. Go to the Palestra to :see a game and you will know what I am talking about. Something this special doesn't come a sports fan's way too often.

Phillies continue stadium delay

b~.Brian O'Connell

sports editor

The Ph1lhes continue to delay thelf decision for a location for their new ballpark which directly affects the Ea gles and the stadium plans for both teams.

Howe,er, the Phillies are .ilmo,t co f.d nt that they wtll be able to mike their decmon hopefully sometime before June. Many issues sttll remain such as environ mental s.ud1e-, and parkm <;trnte 0 ie Two loc 1nons re under strong consideration by the Plulll"'s. TI1e tv. o lo cations are Broad and Spring Garden Streets and a site close to Veteran:. stadium. Their first choice is Broad and Spring Garden Streets. Howe\ er. the one problem that exists with bmlding at that site would an extrn $30 million to $80 million. That money will have to come dt rectly from the Phillies.

Bill Giles, cbainnan of the Phillies says that team representativesare continuing to meet with the city so they will be able to reach a decision on a site soon.

The Eagles are growing impatient with the Phillies

They want to get this project underway as soon as possible. Giles also commented that the Phillies will haw no problem with making their decision before the end oftbe year. The stadiums are set to open m the year 2<m.

'Teacher and coach are synonymous words," John Dzik, athletic director, said.

a coach is a combination of knowing how to deal with problems, strategy, and the re''Teacher and coach are synonymous words."

John Dzik athletic director

Women's softball comes up short in PAC playoffs

by Allison Briant staff writer

The season of great wins and plays for the Lady Cavaliers softball team came to an abrupt end after failing to win the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference Championships.

The Lady Cavs had the home field advantage and were poised for the crown, but,due to lack of hitting the ball, the team could not prevail.

The Lady Cavs lost their first game on Satur-

day, April 24 to Wesley College, but was able to pick up some momentum with a 3-1 advantage over Alvernia. The next day provided the exit for the Lady Cavs as they lost to Miersercordia 3-1 due to a controversial play.

"We did not hit the ball consistently, and in order to win you need to score runs, and we did not do that," first-year student Lisa Jackson said.

In this double-elimination tournament, the Cavs began post-season play against Wesley

That's what we did."

Vallone sparked the offensive attack as she wacked two doubles for an RBI. First-year student Jamie Walton knocked in two runs as well. In the third game of the tournament, the Lady Cavs were placed against their rival. Miersercordia. Johnston took the mound once again and allowed three runs on five hits. However, one hit was earned.

There was a controversy in this game that led to the demise of the Lady Cavs.

''There was one out and the bases were loaded," Jackson said.

''There was a ground ball to Johnson and she threw it to Mo [MeDevitt] and she tagged out the runner.

"She then threw the ball to first base and hit the runner. The runner should have been called out, but the umpire called her safe. The ball got away and a run came in."

-Lisa Jackson first year student

College. Starting pitcher Jackie Armes went seven strong innings, but allowed 12 hits and four earned runs.

The swing of the bat was also not present as the Lady Cavs only managed to get three hits. First-year student Megan Johnson had two of the hits and sophomore Katie Vallone swatted one as well, but it was not enough as no runs crossed the plate.

In the second game Johnston pitched her way to a complete game allowing only three hits and one earned run for the win.

''We knew that in order to win this game we had to play hard and hit the ball," said Jackson.

Cabrini to host U.S. team

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Even though the Lady Cavs captured the PAC title, women's lacrosse will still be

ranked as one of the top four in the nation for Division I play. According to Chip Rodgers, editor of the "Draw," a magazine on U.S. lacrosse, the team is using the match with the National team as a warm-up for the NCAA tournament in May.

The National team is the three time World Cup Champion in lacrosse. The team will be hosting the British National team during the summer in a test match three-game series.

According to Rodgers, Penn State coach Julie Williams approached U.S. Lacrosse to set up the exhibition bout with the National team because of room on their schedule.

As for a reason for holding the match at Cabrini, Rodgers said, "Philadelphia has always been a hotbed for women's lacrosse."

The Lady Cavs could not recover from this event and lost the game 3-1.

Overall, it was a good season for the Lady Cavs, but a championship would have made it even sweeter. Look for mostly everyone coming back for next year and for the Lady Cavs to improve from this year.

at Center.A.ttea fur 38 points and added14 points. 10 and 6 steals. Anyone who sawthegame knowsthathis team is for real andthatd1eyare hungry for the startof the playoffs.

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However,they probablysbould not get too excited justyet. They still havea few games left in the season.A couple of wbicbare dates with the DetroitPistons. The gameswiththePislonshave been VCJIentertaining this season.~ haveano1hergame face the Knicks. they played in Garden.they got will haveto see to face the sports editor 'IbeFlyers.whoarenow trying to advance to the second round of the playoffs versus the Toronto Maple Leafs, are clearly missing their captain, Eric Lindros. If the Flyers had Llndros. this series would be over.

However, the Flyers are without their captain, who is making great progress towards his recovery from his collapsed lung he suffered not too long ago.

played at Dixon Field. An exhibition game will be played between the Penn State University team and the United States National women's team.

The game will take place on Saturday, May I, at 2 p.m. The Penn State team is currently

The National team, coached by Philadelphia native Sue Stahl, will return to the city for Game 3 of the series if it is necessary.

The game will be played at LaSalle University on June 20.

*The final show for this year is next Monday, May, 3 1999

Lindros says he is hoping he will be able to strap on the equipment soon and hopefully take it a step further. He has been sk:ating lately for more than anhourand has participated in somesa:immageswith the team.

He says he feels better every day, but gets the feeling that be is back in training camp. He is on schedule for recovery thus far.

photo by Jim Snook

The Lady Cavs start an innning in last weekend's playoff games. The team missed the PAC title after losing their first game on Saturday.

"We did not hit the ball consistently, and in order to win you need to score runs, and we did not do that."

Ron D'Orazio sports editor

"Philadelphia has always been a hotbed for women's lacrosse."

-Chip Rogers editor of "Draw" magazine

"We knew that in order to win the game, we had to play hard and hit the ball."

-Lisa Jackson first year

Lady Cavs repeat as PAC champs

by Brian O'Connell

sports editor

It was a season of almost all wins and hardly any losses. It was a season of tears, laughs, smiles and hard work. It was also a season to celebrate because, for the second year in a row, the women's lacrosse team won the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference championship. The Lady Cavs defeated Eastern College in a classic come-frombehind win (15-8) last Saturday at Cabrini.

The Lady Cavs started out trailing 4-3 in the first couple minutes of the first half.

Both teams fought hard for possession of the ball, but it appeared that Eastern was just a step closer,which allowed them to gain momentum throughout the first half. However, the Lady Cavs would not give up as they continued to fight and stay with their arch-rival.

it was evident that the Lady Cavs were not happy with the first half.

They probably could have been down a larger deficit, but sophomore goalie Christy Malone was once again brilliant in goal with six tremendous saves.

The second half featured the Lady Cavs team that fans had seen all season. They

"Theytruly are champions."

Jackie Neary, Womens Lacrosse head coach

players were thrown out of the game for hitting. The Cavs then proceeded to play their game as senior Jess Valerio and sophomore Heather Stinger deposited the last two goals to give the Lady Cavs the win.

scribed Neary as "being a mother to all of us." Photographs were then taken of the team and the seniors.

''This really feels good," Valerio said.

''This is euphoric," Seeds said.

Maiocco

was named one of the MVP's of the PAC title game

Cabrini got as close as one goal in the first half at the 7:38 mark. However, Eastern countered that answering with a goal of its own to take a 6-4 half-time lead. As the half wound down to a lose,

wasted no time in scoring as they cut the Eastern lead to 6-5. The team was more energetic and hustled much harder to the ball. However, the turning point of the game took place when senior captain Jess Valerio scored to tie the game at the 21 :56 mark. and then added to her goal total by giving the Lady Cavs the lead 7-6 with 20:46 left to go in the contest. The nearly 100 Cabrini fans on hand saw what was happening and continued with their strong support that they gave the team all season. After they took the lead, the Lady Cavs never looked back as they pulled away from Eastern and quickly extended the lead to 10-6 on goals by sophomore Heather Stinger and junior Leslie Kerrigan. Sophomore Christy Malone continued to make big save after big save as she wiped out any hopes of an Easter comeback. Frustration began to set in as two Eastern

Then, the celebration began. As the clock read all :zeros, the Lady Cavs rushed the field hugging one another and congratulating each other on yet another memorable season. Champagne added to the celebration as the players popped the bottles open and sprayed each other with the champagne. Third-year head coach Jackie Neary was drenched with water from a Gatorade cooler. T-shirts were given to the team for their outstanding season. The shirts were especially sweet because the back of the shirts read, "So nice we did it twice."

Awards were also presented for Most Valuable player for the championship series. For Cabrini, freshman Adrienne Maiocco and senior Jess Valerio were presented with their MVP plaques recognizing their bard work and dedication.

"It feels great to win the championship two years in a row, and especially this year with the comeback win today," head coach Jackie Neary said.

After the presentation of the MVP awards, a tearful but thrilled senior captain Amanda Seeds took charge of the celebration by thanking everyone for coming out to support the team. She then presented the coaches with flowers and thanked them. She was especially emotional while thanking Neary. In her thank you speech, she de-

This was a great way to finish a career here at Cabrini. I am absolutely thrilled we won, but at the same time I am very sad to

go because I love this."

This will definitely be a season to remember because of all of the hard work and dedication the Lady Cavs gave all year.

"I am so proud of this team," Neary said. 'They truly are champions."

Last Week's Results

Women's lacrosse

Saturday April 24, 1999

Cabrlni ... 15 Eastem....8

MVP's:

Softball

Saturday-Sunday April 24-25, 1999

PAC Playoffs

Wesley.....4 Cabrini ....o

photo by Jim Snook Adrienne

photo by Jim Snook

Jess Valerio was named the other MVP of the PAC title game.

The womens lacrosse team repeat as PAC champs with a come from behind win over Eastern College last Saturday .