Oct. 14, 1999 issue 06 Loquitur

Cabrini counting on peers for alcohol education

Officials at Indiana University of Pennsylvania are using funds obtained from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to educate their students about alcohol abuse. While Cabrini administrators say that they may consider a plan like IUP's, they are currently relying on P.E.E.R. educators to relay that message to their classmates.

by Joe Holden staff writer

To combat a recent spate of alcohol-related deaths and injuries on their campus, officials at Indiana University of Pennsylvania have petitioned the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for assistance with alcohol awareness and prevention programs, and utilizes peer education groups, whose policy is to focus on risks taken with consuming alcohol, and to understand the consequences of taking the risks.

"Our goal is to help students make healthy, legal and safe choices around alcohol," said Ann Sesti, assistant director of health education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

The university also uses workshops for students who violate the school's alcohol policy.

The policy is that no one can consume alcohol on campus, no matter what age.

"Just because students are 21 does not mean that they have the license to drink excessively," said Sesti. "The goal is to educate for a lifetime."

Sesti commented that the policies of the university have been in effect for a long time, and that the university is now working in conjunction with the community, the local government, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and the legal system.

She added that a positive thing on campus has been the reinforcement of night activities that take the place of drinking.

Sesti recognized that due to the state liquor control board being involved, education programs are supplied and enforced to divert campus drinking.

The state liquor control board was responsible for dispensing a $15,000 grant onto the college's program.

The grant was divided three ways. Five thousand dollars went

to enforcement of the program, another $5,000 was allocated for prevention, and the final $5,000 was given to fund campus activities to take the place of drinking.

The state liquor control board donated another $2,500 for the continuation of the community coalition between the college, the local community and government, the legal system and the liquor control board itself.

"Cabrini would have an eye towards underage drinking of any student, and would be interested in petitioning the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for funding of similar programs," said Paul Weaver, acting dean of students at Cabrini.

Weaver explained that to his understanding, the liquor control board's first priority and service would be to a state institution of higher learning, such as Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

"But by their nature, we would hope that they would help any col-

lege, public or private, that is looking for assistance," said Weaver. "Cabrini is and always has been interested in educating people to make healthy decisions."

Weaver referred to Cabrini's already strong and dedicated peer educators.

"Many issues have been addressed well by the peer educators," stated Weaver. "Health educations' goal is to help people make informed decisions."

Christina Leon, a senior and a peer educator at Cabrini commented that the program sounds like a good idea.

"Cabrini and the Student Government Association are trying to get participation, but the liquor control board is offering a grant incentive; that is the only difference between our program and Indiana State University's program," said Leon.

Leon added that there are many concerns on a college campus.

"Alcohol gets much attention be-

cause so much is attached," she said. "When you have an already bad situation, alcohol only compounds it."

Leon added that Cabrini is doing its part. Alcohol Awareness Week will be held during the week of Oct. 18.

"Most campus organizations will play a role in the week's many activities," said Leon.

John DiMucci, campus minister, suggested a regional summit for college authorities.

"Presidents of area colleges might look at getting together for a summit on campus alcohol abuse," said DiMucci.

"Sometimes people will do stupid things and we hope that an improvement in our (alcohol) programming will make that event less frequent," said Weaver.

"The liquor control board will only help us take our current programs to a higher level.•

Alcohol violation, education policies similar at area colleges

by Kristina Geerken staff writer

Eastern, Bryn Mawr and Rosemont Colleges, as well as Villanova University, are fundamentally no different from Cabrini in their alcohol policies, stressing that alcohol consumption is illegal for any student under 21 and will result in penalties for any student in violation of the policy.

As all colleges do, the four colleges have drinking policies to regulate the consumption of alcohol on campus. Some colleges just have rules and the typical jargon written in the handbook. However, some colleges are taking steps to provide other activities so students will have other alternatives to partying with a beer.

"Grim Reaper Day" shows its scary face on Rosemont's campus every year. It is a program that represents the number of people dying due to alcohol. A student gets into the Reaper costume and people volunteer to be victims every fifteen minutes. If the Grim

Reaper touches a person, they are declared "dead" for the day. Being "dead" denies the volunteer the privilege of communicating throughout the day, thus demonstrating the repercussions of drinking and driving.

In addition to Grim Reaper Day, Rosemont has a program called RADAR, which stands for Rosemont Alcohol and Other Drug Awareness Resources. This organization holds programs every Thursday night. According to Teresa Connell, a prevention and education counselor at Rosemont, RADAR wants to offer other activities so kids will not turn to liquor. "We want to get more students involved and are hoping that they will not be lured out to party because there is nothing else to do," Connell said.

Rosemont also has a similar policy to other colleges. This would include no kegs, beer bottles on the grounds or any other kind of liquor. Usually, the alcohol is confiscated, and disciplinary action is taken. Their alcohol policy offefS

a student four chances. First, they are referred to RADAR and there is a policy review; second, referral to a five-hour alcohol class and a $50 fine; third, mandatory counseling and a $100 fine or suspension; and on the fourth offense, a meeting with the Dean and a social worker involved with alcohol awareness, a $200 fine and possible expulsion.

Joan Stern is a drug and alcohol counselor at Bryn Mawr.

"I try to provide students with as much information about alcohol, risks and problems associated with drinking, so that they can make responsible decisions about drinking," she said.

Bryn Mawr does not support underage drinking, but allows people to make decisions for themselves. They stress safety, moderation and accountability for those who choose to drink.

"We support an atmosphere free of pressure for those who don't want to drink," Stern said.

Differing from all of the other colleges, the_ Eastern administra-

tion hands out suspensions the minute a student is caught with a drink. The first offense consists of a mandatory 90-day suspension, the second offense is a one year suspension and 1f a student is caught a third time, he or she is suspended for two years or more.

Villanova prohibits alcohol consumption and allows a hearing officer to assess the situation. Fines for violations of the University Alcohol Policy and will vary depending on the quantity and types of alcoholic beverages. The handbook gives different prices for different violations, such as kegs versus individual cans of beer. Like Cabrini, Villanova also reserves the right to notify parents.

The Cabrini handbook offers an alcohol policy that involves both fines and mandatory actions involving community service and parents after the third offense.

Cabrini offers random alcohol awareness programs throughout the year. In addition to different programs, the Cabrini Education Office has an interactive CD-

ROM that is offered to all students, although it is basically geared towards students who have drinking fines to pay.

According to senior Josh Hage, the CD offers an opportunity to see the different reactions people have to drinking.

"It gets you very involved with the way the scenes will be going. It's all about judgement calls, morality and offers facts too," Hage said.

Thursday, Oct. 14 at 9:00 p.m., a program has been scheduled in the Widener Center lecture hall. Students who are of age will be drinking alcohol and will be given a Breathalyzer test by a Radnor police officer.

This upcoming week marks the beginning of Alcohol Awareness Week. The Cabrini Health Education office will be offering various programs to inform students of the consequences and risks of alcohol. Other area colleges will be doing the same.

College adds Internet Computing major

To address the business world's needs for Web-savvy professionals, Cabrini has developed a major to train its students in Web design, programming and administration.

by Linsey Heiser staff writer

These days, most companies and businesses emblazon their Web addresses all over their products and advertisements.

Other companies have forayed even farther into the virtual "global village," offering e-mail services, prov.idinginteractive videos and selling products on-line.

Still others use the Internet to do all or most of their advertising, utilizing pop-up screens or banners to get their message to millions of potential consumers.

However, those addresses, sales and advertisements would not be possible without Web designers, Webmasters and system administrators.

To prepare its students for this newlechnical world, the administration has instituted a new Internet Computing major.

The goal of the Internet Computing major is to prepare students with the knowledge and skills they need for professionals working in this field.

Since Internet computing is a new major this year, only five students are currently in the program. However, the department hopes to begin advertising soon.

Dr. Rocco Paolucci, chair of the internet computing and information technology and resources dep art men ts,

having many electives as options. There are many different types of classes offered in the Internet Computing major.

These classes include Internet Programming Languages, WebBased Systems, Electronic Commerce, Groupware Systems and lntranets and

Web Graphics Design. hopes to advertise in newspapers, magazines and on the Internet.

NewVP joins staff

by Kendra Clark staff writer

Mike Repice, a junior, is one of the five students majoring in internet computing.

Repice wants to be a Web page developer.

"I like working on the Internet and find the things that I learn very interesting," Repice said. "It wasn't until I came to college that my interest in computers really developed."

Dr. Jonnie Guerra has traveled a long path to Cabrini.

Paolucci also hopes that word of mouth will attract some stu-

The Internet Computing majors also take 1ST classes, along with statistics and a few communications dents.

Repice loves working with the computer aspect of his major, but also likes developing his artistic abilities with the graphic design classes.

The new vice president of academic affairs, Guerra came to the school to replace Dr. Mary Alice Muellerleile, who had been holding the position of acting vice president of academic affairs after the permanent position was vacated by Dr. Thomas Boeke.

Guerra's path to Cabrini took her along several routes, including faculty member for 10 years and administrator for six years.

Internet Computing is different than the Information Tech-

junior Internet Computing major courses. Some of nology and Resources major.

Internet Computing deals with the students concentrating their studies on Internet technologies, such as Web page development and designing on the Internet, whereas the 1ST major is more of a generalized degree program,

the job titles and positions for Internet Computing specialists include Web Master, Web Programmer, Website Developer, Internet Network Administrator, Internet Software Engineer, Internet Consultant and Entrepreneur, Technical Support and Trainer and many others.

Although the Internet Computing major is still developing, the demand for jobs in this field is rapidly growing.

Many people are joining the "virtual global village" by using the Internet and World Wide Web. An Internet Computing background will help students to compete in the expanding field of computers.

Adjunct teacher named full-time professor

Dr. Charlie McCormick, a former adjunct teacher in the English department, has been added to the staff as a full-time professor.

by

Linda

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staff writer

Dr. Charlie McCormick has a collection of framed pictures on the windowsill of his office that he refers to as his "inspiration."

This gallery includes a photo of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright surrounded by several of his students.

They are diligently engaged and closely working on a project.

"This is the kind of teacher I would like to be," McCormick said.

The photos and windowsill are quite a change for a teacher who has not even had an office on campus for the past three years.

McCormick, who spent the past three years as a part-time teaching adjunct, is now a full time assistant professor of English, and finally has the opportunity to be-

come as involved with the students as Wright is in the photo.

toral degree in folklore, with an emphasis in youth culture and

The path took her to Randolph-Macon Women's College in Lynchburg, Va., where she served as dean of the college for three years.

Next, Guerra had the chance to take a year off in Lafayette, Ind., where she volunteered at the Adult Reading Academy and pur• sued her passion for Emily Dickinson by doing research on the famous poet.

The path then led Guerra to Cabrini. Guerra's position makes her responsible for the academic program. She also ensures that the students have a good academic experience.

"By being a full time faculty member, I feel I have an investment with the campus community," McCormick said. "I have a stake in what's going on [around campus]."

McCormick grew up in Snider, a small west Texas town, and received his bachelor's degree in anthropology from Texas A &

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corning of age experiences, from the University of Pennsylvania. McCormick's interests lie in college football, art and photography, and be loves to travel. His favorite place is India. Since moving to the Philadelphia area from his borne in Texas, McEnglish professor Cormick, bis wife and their M University. three-year-old

He has recently attained his doc- daughter have made their home

very close to Cabrini. McCormick said that they are very happy here. "My wife and I love living here, and we see it as a great area," he said. "The people here aren't much different from the people in Texas-their personality types are pretty much the same."

"It's nice not to be dislocated," McCormick said in reference to the difference between being an adjunct and a full-time faculty member.

Having an office on campus and windowsills on which to display his many photographs, however, is not the only advantage to being a full-time teacher, according to McCormick.

He says that the feels very lucky to now be able to closely interact with what he considerswonderfulfaculty membersand very dynamicstudents.

Guerra was drawn to Cabrini for several reasons. ''I knew about the curriculum and I was impressed with the community service that is required and the friendliness of the people," Guerra said. "I knew that I could make a commitment because I have • the same values."

In Guerra's spare ti.me,she can be found pursuing her passion for Emily Dickinson by acting as the vice president of the Emily Dickinson International Society. She also likes to read. cook. go for walks. attend theater$ and art museums and especially watch women•sbasketball.

"Tile PardoeLady Boilermakers weie my favorite team.butnowtheLady Cavalkiis are,"' she saiit

"It wasn't until I

came to college that my interest in computers really developed."

-Mike Repice

"By being a full time faculty member, I feel I have an investment with the campus community. I have a stake in what's going on [around campus]:'

Charlie McConnick

Website, fairs increasing college applicant pool

by StephanieMasucci staff writer

Picture a college fair at the local high school.

Representatives from local colleges are passing out pamphlets and applications to high school juniors and seniors who may or may not want to go on to higher education.

Questions are asked about the size of the classrooms, the student teacher ratio, the success of the collegiate teams and the cost of the institution.

There is only one department that is responsible for attending these college fairs and answering all these questions for a college or university: the Admissions Department.

Cabrini College's admissions department is responsible for every person allowed to enter the doors of this campus.

The members of the department

decide whether an applicant's grades, SAT scores and extra-curricular activities are sufficient enough to make him or her a fulltime or part-time student at Cabriru.

The admissions department is in the prime of their busy season. College fairs are almost expected at every high school in the United States.

Juniors and seniors in high school find the fairs to be a good chance to ask questions about a school's uniqueness.

Melissa Michels, assistant coach of the women's lacrosse and field hockey teams and employee of the Admission Department, is in charge of the college fairs in New Jersey.

"A lot of high school students fill out the cards at these fairs. They are interested in what Cabrini has to offer," Michels said.

The admissions department does not just approach students in

person, though. Applications and information packets are sent out around the nation.

over 1500 applications to date. They have even accepted between 25 and 30 students.

"Christmas is when most of the applications will start rolling in," Michels said.

The admissions department has high hopes for next year's class. They want be able to accept around 300 students for the class of 2004.

Due to the growing rate of interest in this college, standards are rising.

The SAT requirement for applicants is around a 1000, and the average GPA is a 3.0.

to make this website more viewer friendly.

The Web counted over 7,100 hits on the Cabrini website as of Oct. 9.

The admissions department is even trying to allow online applications to go through.

Currently, the web page has an application form that can be downloaded through the Adobe Acrobat program; however, prospective students still have to fill out the form and mail it to the admissions office.

The material is sent out to students in local areas, in such states as New York, Maryland and Pennsylvania.

The farthest areas that receive information are such states as California and Louisiana. Cabrini has already received

Lytle hired as new learning resources director

by Kat Keser

staff writer

Dr. Eugene Lytle plans to reorganize research and technology at Cabrini College to "make the technology flow in a more directed path," rather than have things be "helter-skelter."

Lytle is the new Director of Learning Resources and Technology at Cabrini College.

In a basic office on the third floor of the Mansion, Lytle now makes his home.

The office, equipped with com-

puters and a single bookcase, has a Mickey Mouse figurine adding a splash of color to one of the computer desks.

Cabrini is not the first college

Lytle has had the opportunity to work at. Lytle worked at Beaver College as Director Qf Instructional Technology and at Newman College as a PC Specialist.

Lytle has also taught in the college environment, teaching Statistics, Computer Basics and Programming at Widener University, Holy Family College and Chestnut Hill College.

Lytle also spent 10 years as an adjunct professor Lytle was also proud to say he has had the opportunity to travel to Middle East and the Far East where he worked as a High-Tech Consultant.

Lytle enjoys woodworking and model building during his time away from Cabrini. He is also an avid reader.

Lytle is fond of the Cabrini students and his feeling of his time with Cabrini College is that he has, "enjoyed it quite well."

Another way to stay connected with the department's advancements is through the college-wide Website.

Advancements are being made

New technology can allow prospective students to send in their application information through the Internet, thus avoiding long waiting periods and postage fees.

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Last Week in the World of News

10/8,

Oklahoma City

Michael Fortier, who earlier pleaded guilty to knowing in advance about the 1995 Oklahoma city bombing, was sentenced to 12 years in prison by a federal court judge.

Judge G. Thomas Van Bebber acknowledged that the term is well above sentencing guidelines, but stated that the magnitude of the attack, which killed 168 people, warranted the harsh penalty.

10/9,

Denver

The parents of Isaiah Shoels, one of 12 students killed by two teen gunmen in April's school massacre, have announced that they will sue the makers of the gun that killed their son.

The Shoels allege that Navegar, Inc., the manufacturers of the semi-automatic TEC-DC9, marketed the weapon in a way that made it attractive to criminals.

10/10, New York City

CIA officials are reportedIy looking into statements _f made by an alleged Iraqi defector that the recent outbreak of encephalitis in the New York area might have been an attempt at bioterrorism.

The alleged defector told the CIA that Saddam Hussein has been planning an attack on the U.S. with a strain of the virus that could be capable of killing up to 97 percent of all life in an urban area.

The disease, which is spread by mosquitoes, has killed five people and sickened at least 27 others.

10/11, Pristina, Kosovo

A member of the U.N.'s ,international peacekeeping team was shot and killed just hours after arriving for his j mission. J

He was the first member of the peacekeeping team killed since the end of NATO's air attack against Serbian forces in the former Yugoslavia.

The man was not identified pending family notification, but sources say that a U.S. driver's license was found on the body.

10/12,Sarajevo

A boy born in the early morning hours was symbolically named the world's six billionth person in a special ceremony held at a Sarajevo hospital.

U.N. Secretary-General

Kofi Annan honored the baby's mother, Fatima Mevic, with flowers and a U.N. peace medal, saying that he hoped that the child's birth would help restore tolerance in a country plagued by violence since the end of a devastating war in 1995.

The U.N. had estimated earlier in the year that the world's population was nearing six billion, and that the six billionth person would probably be a male born in Yugoslavia on Oct. 12.

-Laura Casamento

Cabrini alumna to return to speak about career

by Laura Casamento news editor

Things have changed since the last time Jamie Latshaw was on campus.

Latshaw, who graduated from Cabrini with a B .A. in English/ communication, will return to campus for the first time in over two years to speak with current English/communication students today.Thursday, Oct. 14, at 12:30 p.m. in the Widener Center Lecture Hall.

As the managing editor for two magazines, Latshaw uses her degree on a daily basis.

She covers two beats-major appliances and mobile electronics-for two different magazines: Dealerscope, a trade publication, and E-gear Magazine, a consumer electronics publication.

Latshaw is responsible for editing stories as well as choosing photographs for each issue of the magazines.

"I'm responsible for basically just making sure everything comes together," she said.

At Cabrini, Latshaw served as copy editor for the Loquitur. She

was also a member of the yearbook staff.

Between those two activities, she said, she learned many of the skills she needs to carry out her job every day.

"Learn the AP Stylebook," she said, referring to the guidelines used by journalists in their writing and editing.

"I still use the textbook that I bought from Cabrini's bookstore for Dr. [Jerry] Zurek's journalism class every day," Latshaw said.

Latshaw said that the book comes in handy when she edits the copy of the stories in the two magazines, since she is the first editor to see the stories.

Latshaw began working for the two magazines, based at North American Publishing Company in Philadelphia, shortly after she graduated from Cabrini.

"I started there as an intern," she said. "When my internship was over, they wanted to keep me full time, but it didn't really work out."

Latshaw left North American Publishing Company to go work as an editorial assistant at Merion Publishing in King of Prussia.

However, after three months, her

former editor called and offered her a position as a managing editor for the two magazines.

Although she admits that she's a little nervous about speaking at her alma mater, Latshaw said that she has several topics that she plans to talk about on Thursday.

"I'm still developing a list," she said.

However, she said that she will definitely speak about several things relevant to English/communication majors.

First, she wants to speak about the differences she encounters working for both a trade journal and a consumer publication. She also wants to discuss the different responsibilities of each staff member of both magazines.

"I want to show how the work that everyone does comes together," she said.

Finally, she said that she wants to stress the importance of establishing relationships with contacts, whether they are relationships with electronics dealers or with editors at other publications.

"When I went to these speeches when I went to school here, I never thought I'd be giving one

someday," she said. "It will be fun to be back and I'm sure it will be a great experience."

In addition to speaking with the students, Latshaw is looking forward to catching up on some of

Cabrini's recent developments.

"I haven't seen Founder's Hall," she said. "When I left it was completely gutted. I hear it's very technologically savvy now."

by Janice C. Funk

tbeyond sight

managing editor

The artists featured in the Philadelphia Museum of Art's new exhibit "Art Beyond Sight" lack vision.

That is not to say that they do not possess skill or creativity. The 55 artists whose work is currently on display in thP Education Corridor of the museum are all' legally blind.

The new exhibit is a celebration of the 25th anniversary of National Exhibits by Blind Artists. Many of the artists are regional talents, hailing from the Delaware Valley area. But other works are from various states throughout the United States and there is even a work from Scotland on display.

Over 70 works of various media are featured, including over 30 sculptures of clay, wood and paper-mache. Watercolor works, photographs and weaving are also on view.

The sculptures are the most striking of the works, nearly all are models of people and faces in various poses and emotions. "Brigette," a paper-mache sculpture by Carol Saylor, nearly comes alive in the soft lines of her face and her dark, deep eyes.

The youngest artist whose work is shown is Basia Gorski, a 13-year-old from Pennsylvania. Her "Donkey and a Tree," done in tempera paint, show a use of color and brush strokes that would be remarkable for any child, let alone a child without sight.

"Art Beyond Sight," which opened on Sept. 15 and runs through Nov. 14, is presented by the NEBA in conjunction with the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Free Library of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Museum of Art's Office of Special Audiences.

Because of the nature of the exhibit, provisions have been made by the Museum's Office of Special Audiences to assist blind or low-vision visitors. Labels are Brailled and in large print and audio descriptions are available, as are black and white photographs of the works. Self-guided touch tours of sculpture are also available.

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"Superstar" wannabe

by StephanieMasucci staff writer

"Saturday Night Live" star Molly Shannon hit the big screen last Friday, Oct. 9. However, she is not doing "Goth Talk" or the "Delicious Dish."

She is taking the character that she created at New York University, Mary Catherine Gallagher, and is performing her skit in a fulllength feature film.

"Superstar" is a story narrated by none other than Mary Catherine Gallagher. She takes her viewers along for an adventure of the one thing she is in search of, the perfect kiss.

Gallagher does not just want a simple kiss however, she wants a full-blown mushy Hollywood kiss.

At Saint Monica's Catholic High School, the cheerleaders are holding a talent show to fight venereal disease.

The most beautiful girl in school Evian, played by actress Elaine Hendrix, is in love with the best dancer at school, Sky Corrigan.

Will Ferrell, a co-star of Shannon's on "Saturday Night Live," (SNL) plays this hip teenager who's got every girl's eye on him.

Mary Catherine Gallagher wants a kiss from Sky and she knows that she must become a "Superstar" to steal the heart of the biggest catch at school.

Former "SNL" star Mark McKinney plays Father Ritley, a priest who must protect Mary against Evian, the head cheerleader who wants Mary out of the competition.

This movie, which is as humorous as other "SNL" skits such as "Wayne's World" and "Night at the Roxbury;• adds comedy and a life lesson at the same time.

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''There's Something About Mary," adds a quirky bit of romance and suspicion to the plot.

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Perfecting her smooch, Shannon getting intimate with a STOP sign

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Here's where to go for a cup of joe

I by Jessica Snow staff writer

It's Thursday, or maybe Friday, or maybe Saturday. Where will you go when you gt,t the munchies? It is almost inevitable after a night of board games, movies or whatever it is you do that you will find a designated driver and head for WaWa. Come on people, that French Vanilla/ Cappuccino/ Hot Chocolate machine is just that, a tired old machine in a convenience store. Our own Lancaster Avenue is filled with more interesting places to find coffee and snacks including The Gryphon, Brew Ha Ha! and the old standby: Starbucks.

These are no places for dark, melancholy artists to brood. They are quite a variety of classy little spots to talk to friends, read or just consume mass quantities of caffeine.

The Gryphon at 105 W. Lancaster Ave., next to the Wayne Theater, features a mural on a wall visible outside the naked back windows, art for sale on the walls and a bookcase that includes "Girlfriends Talk About Men," "Bram Stoker's Dracula" and "My Life with Darwin."

The Gryphon is owned by Rich Mattis, 34, and attracts a crowd between 18 and 34 years old. It is open until 11 p.m. every night. It has a full line of coffee shop staples ranging from $1.50 single espressos to $3.35 for a "huge" cappuccino, latte or mocha. More interesting drinks include a "Sledgehammer", which is $1.88, and a French press served in a nifty little gadget that lets the customer chose the strength of their coffee.

Saturday piano and flute lessons at The Gryphon are advertised on a bulletin board that boasts information about yoga and creative writing instruction in the area, condos for sale, youth sports league registration and

artists and photographers for hire.

A Ithough its 163 E. Lancaster Ave. location is only the second Brew Ha Ha! in Pennsylvania, there are many in Delaware. An employee commented, "We may not be well known in Pennsylvania. yet, but in Delaware it's like there's a Brew Ha Ha! on every comer."

The logo describes Brew Ha Ha! as an "Espresso Cafe newsstand," which is exactly what is found there. The racks of magazines outdo most drugstores in the area especially since drugstores haven't had bottomless cups of coffee, the way Brew Ha Ha! does, since the 1950s. The customer gets $.50 off an espresso with the purchase of a

magazine. Gift merchandise, such as mugs and tee shirts, are also available in store.

The crowd at Brew Ha Ha! ranges from 25 to 55 years old with morning and lunch being the busiest times. This could have something to do with the bagels from The Bagel Factory and the salads and sandwiches served all day. Soup is also available, but usually sells out at lunch.

A bulletin board decorates the walls at Brew Ha Ha! with much the same information found at the Gryphon, but these walls feature painted panels, not framed art. There is also a comfortable couch set up as opposed to just tables and chairs.

The Brew Ha Ha! is open until 7 p.m. most nights, 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Both The Gryphon and Brew Ha Ha! have tons of muffins, cookies and other treats for late-night cravings. Several Cabrini students work at local coffee shops, but neither The Gryphon nor the Brew Ha Ha! are presently hiring.

So the next time someone calls for a WaWa run, consider breaking the monotony. If The Gryphon or Brew Ha Ha! are not your style, there is always Starbucks. The Lancaster Ave. location is open until 10 p.m. on weeknights, 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 9 p.m. on Sunday.

photo by Janice Funk

Mountains of goodies and piles of coffee at The Gryphon are all the more enjoyable in the laid-back decor.

photo by Janice Funk

The entrance to The Gryphon is narrow and half hidden between stores

For brewing, not brooding, purposes only, The

features a cheery atmosphere and plenty of literature.

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by Alison Briant staff writer

"Flex"-ing its muscles in the Cabrini Food Court appears to be only the beginning of the powers of our student l.D. cards. Yes, I am referring to the same card you use for wraps and cappuccinos and the occasional visit to the cafeteria. Powerful I. D. cards, you ask? Yes! The mere act of displaying your student J.D. at various places of business in the area will result in a decrease in the amount of the original cost of your venture.

The next time you and your friends contemplate an excursion off campus, you may want to keep this interesting ability of your student I.D. in mind. A popular idea for entertainment among college students is a trip to the movies. Since there are plenty of options of theaters for area students to patronize. there is a high level of competition between the different movie houses. While both local AMC theaters offer student discounts with the presentation of an I.D., the area United Artists theaters do not. The AMC Marple IO in Springfield drops the regular admission price to $4.75 to college students for all evening showings. According to a senior manager, Marple l 0 has been running this promotion since its opening.

"Our discount brings more students to the theater instead of to our competition. I think that the discount is an incentive for our patrons to drive the further distance and come to movies at Marple IO:' a senior managersaid.

The United Artists theaters are both in King of Prussia - a closer distance from Cabrini. The manager at AMC Marple 10 feels they have higher attendance because students appreciate the discount. A theater closer to home has also realized the financial difficulties of being a college student. The newly renovated Clearview's Anthony Wayne Theater on Lancaster Ave. in Wayne offers a $6.00 ticket to all stu-

rsWhatis a good movie without a good snack to go with it? During any visit throughout the school year, Domin'sPizza in Wayne offers a variety of student discounts for their different pizza options. On a regular basis. students can purchase one medium pizza with one topping for $5.99, one large with one topping for $6.99 and two medium with one topping each for $9.99. A Domino's employee feels that ''the discount is definitely effective." Students should look for flyers posted on campus thatwill advertise additional student .specials pertaining to Domino's.

"Weget a lot of students when we offer the $5.00 per pizza special."theemployee said.

Real Pizza.also locatedin Wayne, runs an exclusive special for CabriniandEasternCollege students only; $2 off each pizza and discounts off soft drinks. The catch to all these peib just present a student I.D.

The adventurous college l1Udentventuring out of Delaware County will be pl 1111lysurprised that their student ID. can bring them~ to Broadway. The Merriam Theater will sometime&-kshowing a play that

courtN of Matt Tholey is not selling well. Any studentwithan 1.D. at the they ater half an hour before show time will receive a half-

The magic key for students looking for 8 little discount.

but realized by lucky early mivers.

The next time you gntb dinner in the food court. think twice about the hidden powersyour student I.D. holds.

price ticket. This insiders tip is not usually advertised, dents after six p.m with an I.D. This theater is an obvious choice for any student finding it difficult to travel to Springfield.

Gryphon

to the left; the Brew Ha Ha! is decked out in year round white lights. above; a sneak peek at the yummy coffee companions

all photos by Janice Funk

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EDITORIAL

We don't want (or need) to be a dry campus

Recently, the Indiana University of Pennsylvania began working with the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, the local government, and the community surrounding IUP in an attempt to decrease alcohol-related incidences on their campus. IUP already has an alcohol policy that forbids legal and underage alcohol consumption on campus. With other local schools such as Villanova and West Chester taking the same course of action, we have to ask if Cabrini should do the same. Would Cabrini benefit from becoming a dry campus and should we petition the state for the allotted $15,000 provided for the institutionalization of alcohol awareness programs?

It is true that both underage drinking and binge drinking have increasingly become a problem on college campuses, both local and nationwide. However, we believe that if Cabrini was to implement a policy such as IUP's, it would be too extreme in its attempts to curtail on-campus alcohol consumption for two reasons. First, it is radical to put restrictions on individuals that are of legal age to consume alcohol specifically because it conflicts with our natural-born rights as American citizens. Second, there is no need for. this type of severe regulation, according to Public Safety's Policies and Procedures handbook for the 1999-2000 school year. In 1996, only six liquor law violations were documented by public safety, zero in 1997, as well as zero in 1998. We do, however, feel that it is pertinent that college students are made aware of both the short-term and long-term risks of excessive alcohol consumption and what type of behavior is deemed "excessive." It is imperative that proper resources exist on college campuses so that students can survey the information provided and apply it to their personal drinking habits. Therefore, we applaud the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for assisting with alcohol awareness and prevention programs as well as our peer educators for providing services that help us make informed decisions. However, additional services are not needed if the policies and programs that already exist seem to be working effectively.

Is anyone else tired of the bitching and complaining that bas been going on around campus? Is anything actually being done to correct the problems and issues of complaint?

The problem with the people around Cabrini's campus is their lack of motivation to do anything about correcting or fixing problems.

For example, yes, we all know that parking is a general problem around campus. Can anything be done to make more parking available or at least fix the problem to a certain extent? Another clear example of this concept would be parking permits. Why buy a parking permit when there is not enough parking available anyway?

Oh, and before I forget another problem that follows up on the parking permits is Public Safety's inability to perceive that there are not enough parking places to coincide with the number of cars. Public Safety has to learn to chill and not act as if they were real, frustrated cops.

Anyhow, to get back to the point of this whole article. These are just a few of the problems that can be presented for a possible course of action.

I could not help notice the article about Student Government Association and how they have no visitors stopping by in their office. There are a few possible reasons for this, here are just a few:

I) Students are not aware that the Student Government Association exists,

2) Students are lazy and lack motivation,

3) The Student Government Association has no real link of communication with the student body.

Several courses of action could be taken to fix these current

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problems. Overall the student body must be made aware that the Student Government Association does exist, maybe fliers in student mailboxes etc.

The Student Government Association has to meet with the students and discuss their views on certain issues such as the ones presented earlier in this article.

In conclusion, can everyone who has a complaint either go and talk to the Student Government Association and the proper authorities or even better do not bother bitching and moaning at all. If people put as much energy into correcting problems, rather than complaining, a whole hell of a lot would get accomplished to better the college and its surrounding environment.

Matt Tholey is a staff writer for Loquitur. He hopes this article will motivate you slackers before you all end up in a van down by the river.

Cabrini College Bottled Water claims to be bottled "at the source!' Where is ''the source?"

A) The pond in front of the school

B) The leak in Dr. Zurek's office

C) The house seven basement

D) None of the above

•Last week, we spelled Gary Rupacz "Rup- f. { caz." ,,..,,,--t;,Q

•We spelled Kristie Conway-Beucler "Bue- \ cler."

•In the NHL preview, we said the Mets did not make the playoffs. They did.

•We said that Bryn Mawr College won last year's women's PAC championship. Well, they didn't; Cabrini College did.

I'm sick of hearing you all complain

We're awfully sorry for all of our mistakes!

A nice article that is not about Cabrini

Butterscotch sweets wrapped in yellow cellophane with neatly twisted ends. The kind that make a lot of noise to open and stick to your molars when you bite them in half too soon. Pep-

SHANNA FANELLI permint candies, red and white pinwheels of sugar, those too packaged in individual wrappers. Halls cough drops, nasty little things but, for reasons I am not yet quite sure of and one my grandfather will argue, their sinus opening effect appeals to many.

My grandfather always has at least two of each in his pocket. He even has a surplus stock in a special kitchen cabinet known fondly as the "candy drawer." This drawer happily mixes cough drops with sweets, miniature chocolate bars, jelly beans, Twizzlers and fat-free mints. There is something for everyone and my grandfather is religious about keeping it full.

My grandfather is one of those types of people, the type who has a hello for everyone and either a butterscotch, peppermint or cough drop for anyone. He also has an honest mind, one whose truthful thoughts are expressed very loudly. I can remember cringing in church, (back pew, right side) as Pop-pop leaned over during the silence for prayer and announced for all to hear, "Boy, that fellow's getting fat. isn't he?"

Miraculously, no one heard, thank God.

My grandfather loves church. Every Sunday he dons his best suit and tie, one my mother made him for Christmas one year when she was a little girl. "See my tie?" he'll ask, his eyes disappearing in a proud smile of squints. He has a cane that he detests and a tiny black dog he adores. The people of our church have never seen his dog, but each Sunday someone will ask, "How's Tiger, Erve?"

"She says 'Hello,"' he'll answer and bless the inquirer with a peppermint. My sister and I wilJ smile, but roll our eyes over his head at each other. Doesn't he know that people are just humoring him, the little old man in the back pew? Inwardly, I cringe.

It takes a while for my grandfather to walk the aisle up to the altar for communion. He waits and lets us womenfolk go first, following last, although it would really be better if he went ahead, so we can keep an eye on him. I remember after Pastor gave him the blessing, he responded by giving her a cough drop. I was mortified. Nothing could be more unholy.

Going back to our seats, my grandfather would shake bands and greet people. I would hurry on by, bead down, knowing that somehow, one wasn't supposed to talk after receiving the Holy Sacrament and he should, too.

During the service, people like to try and sing solos in praise of God. After everyone, when the last note has painfully escaped and the music is closed, the congregation bows their head in prayer.

But not my Grandpa.

He sits up straight and claps his hands for all it's worth. I am now horrified and want to tell him it's not a concert and even if it was, no sounds like that should be encouraged.

But something strange happens. The entire congregation starts clapping also, nodding as my grandfather comments on how nice the message of that song was. Some even go so far as to throw in a couple of "Amens!" in agreement.

I look around and see, differently. I suddenly notice that half the people in the church are awake during the sermon, busily sucking at a butterscotch or peppermint. I watch my grandfather make his way down the aisle after communion and observe how others, too, are watching him, waiting for his smile and handshake, which is firm though his footing is not. I see the service become a celebration instead of an obligation. I hear the tiny microphone Pastor wears pick up the click of a cough drop against her teeth as she gives the benediction, her voice clear and finn without the interruption of a cough that had pestered her earlier.

In my family, we have to keep a special eye on my grandfather. He can't see very well due to cataracts but doesn't like to admit it. Sometimes, it can be very difficult balancing his pride and our concerns. After service, we stand ready to give aid if it's needed. My grandfather stands ready too.

He waits for the flood of people who "have to say

goodbye to Erve," before they can leave the church. Children scramble to him, their "Candyman." My grandfather dishes out sweets, smiles and friendly words. Suddenly, it strikes me that it is not they who are humoring him. I smile and my Pop-pop sees it. "Honey," he says, "you catch more bees with honey than with vinegar."

One Sunday, we did not go to church. I can't remember why, but for whatever reason, we didn't. I called my grandfather to let him know we wouldn't be picking him up. ''I've never missed church," he informed me.

"No one will notice," I replied.

If words could be eaten, I'd be huge. People called my house, wanting to know where my grandfather was, if he was o.k. Later on, I told him this.

"No kidding?" he asked and smiled.

I love my grandfather. Evidently, I'm not the only one. When I am with him, I watch the way he talks to people. He treats everyone the same. I could learn a lot from him. He has a full drawer with something for everybody. He bas a pocket full of sweets and a finn handshake. My grandfather has people looking out for him, waiting for him and admiring him.

He can be a bit forgetful, old age happens, but he never forgets a face. "Treat others the way you would want to be treated," is his favorite motto. After service, we all get into the car. As my grandfather opens the door, groups of people wave good-bye to him. He waves back and then turns to me, "It was a beautiful service, did they see my tie?"

"Of course they did Pop-pop," I reply. And of course, they did. They really did.

Shanna Lynn Fanelli is the features and A&E editor for Loquitur. She had to be reassured that it is all right to write a viewpoint that is not about Cabrini. We're all glad that she did.

Bunchof savages in this town

the apartments. I'm sure that those of you who have been here ,i.... • .------, for awhile remember the big

fight last year between some of our Cabrini tough guys.

gonna be easy. If the dean from last year had more effectively punished the participants in last spring's fight, maybe we wouldn't have to deal with this one now.

COMEand jOIN aMNESTYiNTERNATIONALIII

Well, the administration was ready for this one. Somewhere between six and eight Radnor cop cars were called up to break up basically another meaningless CHRIS NIELSEN fight. Was that a little extreme? ___ ...;;..;;.;;.;.;.;;..;;;;..;;..;;,;;,;;;;;,;;,;;;.;;;;.;.;. Well, maybe. As far as I know, no

C O :\ I lVIENT A RY

Hi everyone, I'm back. Well, I've made it all the way to Issue six of this year's Loquitur without writing a truly derogatory article about the school and don't think that's been easy.

Actually, to be fair, up until last week things had been going pretty o.k. at Cabrini College. Yeah, you have to walk an extra three minutes to get to you car, yeah you can't have male guests overnight if you live in Woodcrest, I know, big deal. Real end of the world kind of stuff, right?

Until last week, I was looking at the bright side of things, really. Fires in Xavier Hall -0. Significant damages in the houses (as far as I know) -0. Misspelled signs for the school1, but hell, I think we all got a kick out of that,

We're having more legal parties than we've had in years. Students are already starting to - stay on campus on weekends. Things couldn't be better, right?

But now I'm pissed. It seems as if the savages in this town had taken it easy through September only to pick it up in October. Alright, are you ready for this?

One of the guys in my house had his wallet stolen. One of the girls in my house had her CDs stolen and later that same week, a girl in my house's boyfriend had his car's cell phone stolen, _ along with a pack of cigarettes.

Now let me explain something about this guy's cell phone: It's useless outside of his car. Whoever is trying to use it to make calls must be pretty upset right now. Anyway, we've been calling that phone's number,so please, Mr. Phone Thief, if we call don't hang up.

Then there was last Thursday night. It's been a while since we've had a good fight in

one ended up in the hospital after this one. Hey, that's a relief, right?

Giving campus tours last summer, I was asked by prospective students and their parents about fights on campus. When the subject would come up, I would say that the problem has been solved, and that stuff is all over. I hate being made a liar. and is this the kind of reputation our school wants? Well, I guess we're stuck with it now.

So what is going to be the result of all of this? My fear is that the actions of these few students are going to make life harder for all of us. Most students on this campus don't fight or steal. The worst thing that the administration could do would be to implement new harder, generalized policies that punish those good students as well as the bad.

The only fair way to solve any of these problems is by directly punishing the sources of all the colleges concerns. But it ain't

Ah, but it would just be so much easier just to crack down on every one. Let's try visitation hours in the apartments, and let's stop every student who walks by with a backpack or a cup of anything on a weekend night. Maybe that will make everything all right, right?

That would be the biggest insult of all. The majority of students of Cabrini College are just looking to get a good education and have some fun on the weekends. The solution to the big problems on campus won't come by making rules that stifle the overwhelming majority of students who don't cause any trouble for anyone anyway. So I'll end with this appeal to the administration: Don't make things worse for everyone just because of the stupid actions of a few.

Chris Nielsen is the perspectives editor of Loquitur. He thinks that the Loquitur gang is the toughest at Cabrini, hands down.

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Lady Cavs hope success will lead to championship

by Jenny Yoos staff writer

The women's soccer team has held an outstanding season so far this year and hopes to keep it going strong. The season has been extremely successful and their overall record is now 8-3. In the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference their record is currently 4-0. There is a four-game road trip currently underway in which the ladies will face Widener, Alvernia, Neuman, and Beaver College. The games against Widener and Alvernia have already been won. It is now up to the team to beat Neuman and Beaver.

The season so far has been a success. "We are corning together as a team very well. In the past few games we have been clicking," said senior captain Erin Barney

"Everyone is playing well and having a great season. I can not single out one particular person," junior goalie Jess Huda said. "It is the combined effort of our team that con-

tributes to our success," Barney said.

There have been several victories for the team, however two in particular are big wins for the team. "Beaver was a good game to win because they are the defending champions for the PAC conference," Huda said. They won the game 2-1 in overtime. "Another good win was Misericordia, which we won 1-0. They are one of our rivals, as well as a good team which always gives us a good game," Huda said. "Every game is crucial in winning because it brings us a step closer to winning the PAC championship," Barney said. There have not been many losses for the team this season, however there were a few difficult losses.

The goals the ladies have set for themselves for the rest of the season have overall been to "win the rest of the games and win the PAC," Huda said. "Our primary goal is to be PAC champions and to get to the NCAA," Barney said. If the team wins the PAC they receive an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. Each game there are three

goals the team says out loud to one another, according to Barney. "Our three goals are for Jess to have a shutout, to give everyone a chance to play, and to win the game," she said.

There are several first-year players doing extremely well this season. "It is good to see so many new players. They all have been meshing well with the team and they are Cabrini's future for soccer which will make it a bright future," Barney said. "First year player, Siobhan McGonigle, has contributed greatly this year on defense. She filled the spot of sweeper that was left open this year," Huda said.

The girls have high hopes for the rest of the season, as well as the four-game road trip. "We hope to win every game, but especially Eastern because they are one of our rivals," Huda said.

Last Week's Results for Cabrini Fall Sports

by Nick Luchko staff writer

Women's Soccer

The women's soccer team shutout both Widener (3-0) and Alvernia (10-0) but lost to Scranton in a non-PAC game. The Lady Cavs now improved to 4-0 in the PAC and 8-3 overall.

Today, Oct. 14, the Lady Cavs take on arch-rival Eastern in a major PAC game. Sunday, Oct. 17, they take on Catholic University.

Men's Soccer

It was a three-peat for the men's soccer team as they won all of their games this past week. They beat PAC opponents Alvernia (7-1) along with non - conference Allentown (5-1) and Washington (1-0) to raised their record to 41 in the PAC and 10-3 overall.

Upcoming Games for Fall Sports

Men's Soccer

Oct. 19 Gwynedd- Mercy College 4 p.m.

Women's Soccer

Oct. 17 Catholic University 3p.m.

Women's Tennis

Oct. 16 lp.m.

Women's Volleyball

Oct. 19 College Misericordia 7p.m.

Cross-Country

Oct. 23 Cabrini College Invitational

Field Hockey

This Saturday, Oct. 16, the Cavs will be at Holy Family for a showdown with this non- conference opponent. The ladies went 2-1 last week with wins over Beaver (41) and Neumann (3-2) and a loss against top ranked Wesley. The Lady Cavs record now improved to 8-2 in the PAC and 9-7 overall.

This Saturday, Oct. 16, the Lady Cavs will take on Paterson College.

Women's Tennis

The Lady Cavs won all of their matches this past week. They beat Chestnut Hill (6-3) and Gwynedd Mercy (9-0). Their record is now 2-5 in the PAC and 6-10 overall. Senior Nicole Klimas was name Co-Player of the Week winning all seven of her matches.

This Saturday, Oct. 16, Wesley College visits the courts of Cabrini for a PAC match.

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Volleyball

The Lady Cavs lost to Goldey-Beacom, (3-0), Immaculata (3-2), and Alvernia (3-1) this past week. Cabrini's record now stands at 1-5 in the PAC and 5-13 overall. This Saturday is the annual Cabrini College Fall Classic held in the Dixon Center.

Cross Country

The men's cross country team finished 22nd in a possible 29 teams in the Dickinson Classic this past week. Their next meet is at Albright College and on Oct. 23 the team will host the Cabrini College Invitational held at Belmont Plateau.

Fitnessprogramsare plentifulat the Dixon Center

by Brian O'Connell sports editor

Cafeteria food, take out food, and ice cream are all examples of foods that can quickly add pounds on to a normally slim body.

But there is hope: the Dixon • Center offers many programs to help students stay in shape during the school year.

:, •'.Aerobicschedules are available to students, faculty, alumni, and community members," junior trainer Angela Thornton said

"Two big programs other than the aerobics schedule include the cardio vascular workouts.

"The Dixon Center has seven cardiovascular machines available ranging from the treadmills to the rowing machine to the stepper.

"When someone is new to the

Dixon Center and out of shape, the best workout is a cardiovascular exercise on the treadmill or on the bike.

"We usually like to start people out on the bike and treadmill for about IO minutes on each machine to get a feel for them," Thornton said. Sometimes people will not want to start out on those machines and may not want to work out for ten minutes depending on their preference of exercise. They rriay may decide to jump on the stepper or the rowing machine."

Other workouts for Dixon Center members include the weight machines and the free weights which take up a majority of the space in the Dixon Center.

"We usually like to start new members out on the machines and then move them up to the free weights when they are

ready," Thornton said. "We also usually start more females than males on the machines." Preference does play a major role when new members start out with their workouts.

"It depends on what people want to do first, the machines or the free weights. It can also depend on their preference," Thom-

Stretching is always the best thing to do before and after a workout.

"Stretching should always be done before and after a person does a workout," Thornton said. The amount of time depends on the condition of the person. If a person is in good shape, stretching is not difficult at all, but if the person is in poor condition, it is always a good idea to do a good stretch.

Athletes can always be found in the Dixon Center doing cardiovascular workouts. In the end, fatigue does set in after a while.

"To stay in shape, I usually ride the bike and lift for 30 minutes each," first year student and cross-country runner Jen Przasnyski said. "But after I finish, I am exhausted."

workout ideas

Team effort helps soccerteam in non-leaguevictory

by Chris Vesci staff writer

The men's soccer team defeated Allentown College on Tuesday, Oct. 5 by a score of 5-1 to boost its overall record to 8-3

The game, which started at 2 p.m., was played in front of a moderate crowd of both Cabrini and Allentown fans. Sophomore Andy Zayas scored two of Cabrini's goals, while Michael Braun, John Amerman and Harry Strehle scored the other three. Assists

were provided by Francis Betsch, Billy Crossan, Amerman, Braun and Zayas.

Coach Doug Meder, obviously pleased with the win, identified the game's key players as Braun, Zayas and Primavera. While Meder said that both the defense and offense performed "excellently," he did choose to highlight some of the first-year students of his team. Mainly, he spoke of Daniel Jelleyman, Michael O'Reilly and Harry Strehl. Meder said that Strehl has adapted well

to the college game and is one of his "most consistent players."

The team was a bit nervous going into the game because two of its starters, Robert Thompson and James DeLuisi, could not play. Meder admits that he did not know quite what to expect.

The team as a whole "played hard," Meder said. He is quite pleased that everyone is healthy in a sport where injuries tend to be numerous and detrimental to the team's overall performance.

Meder added that his soccer

team needs to improve in a few areas. Mainly, he declared that the players must finish each opportunity, citing a few unfinished plays that occurred during Tuesday's game. Secondly, he hopes that the soccer players will continue to not let up until the very end of the match, no matter what the score.

The men's soccer team plays at Holy Family College on Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. The team is home again on Oct. 19 when they play Gwynedd-Mercy College at 4 p.m.

Dixon Center provesto be nice additionto Cabrini

by Allison Webb staff writer

Whether it's running on the treadmill, taking a swim in the Olympic-sized pool, playing a game of basketball, stepping into an aerobics class or slapping away at racket ball, the Dixon Center is the place to be to get in shape and have fun while relieving the stresses of college life and the working world. One of Cabrini College's newest additions to the campus is the Dixon Center, the

fitness and athletics building that was built during the summer of 1998. It has a great fitness program and the equipment is high tech and effective. Exercise is a great way to lessen the pressures of everyday worries. There are aerobics classes weekly and the pool is open, with a lifeguard present, during the Dixon Center's hours.

''The Dixon Center is very influential, for the athletes especially, and seems to be used by the whole campus community," junior Ryan Greer said.

Since the 1999 school year began the numbers of students and community members using the facilities has noticeably gone up. Joe Santorine, Director of Facilities for Athletes and Recreation, noticed the increase.

He said that in the month of Sept. 3,396 people have used the facilities. On average, per day, 125 have used the Dixon Center this month. Last year the numbers were lower. Only 24-25,000 people came and with numbers like they are so far this year, we should see a jump.

Many people from the community join the Dixon Center

The cost is $400 a year and they may use the facilities at any time during operating hours. Most of the community JIJ,emberscome in the morning and early afternoon.

Jim Curvan, community member, started coming to the Dixon Center Oct. 1. He heard about it from his grandson's teacher at camp this summer and decided to check it out. He started with a trial period in September that allowed him to test out the fitness center for t\}"oweeks. "It pas all . .

cardiovascular workouts, as well as weight training. I like what I've encountered. The people are very helpful and that's important," Curvan said.

The success of the Dixon Center is obvious through the growing numbers of members and the involvement of students on Cabrini's campus. The success should continue to rise as time goes by and more people hear about how great it is with the various programs offered and the state-ofthe-art machines.

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Junior Angela Thornton is available for

photo by Jim Snook

First year student Jen Przansnyski takes a bike ride at the Dixon Center

photo by Jim Snook

Cross country team eyes third championship

by Chris Vesci staff writer

Though Cabrini's cross country teams boast only 13 men and women, they are successfully fueled by these diligent student runners and their head coach, Tom O'Hora. Jason Bull and Lauren Dean are two of the top athletes among this tightlyknit rllnning community.

Bull, speaking of the seven member men's cross country team, is quick to point out the excess of desire and discipline needed by each runner. "The team has captured the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference title for the past two years, thanks to the coaching skill of O'Hora," Bull said. However, Bull also points out that many of the practices depend on each individual's determination to compete and excel. O'Hora, who coaches both the men and women, conducts two practices a week, and all other workouts are up to the teams to fulfill. For example, Bull runs twice a day, covering a span of eight-15 miles.

On Sundays, the men and women come together for, what Dean describes as "a relaxing time"-a 15 mile run near Boathouse Row. Dean, captain of the

women's cross country team, notes that her team has also won the PAC for the past two years. She summarizes her workout schedule as waking up at 7 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays to run, afternoon workouts on the track and then finally finding time for weight lifting two to three times per week. Dean also praises O'Hora who "helps in so many ways" and gets to know his runners on a personal basis.

Bull has accomplished much personally in a sport where so much depends ·on individual effort. His best time for the five mile race is 28:19, but his goal this season is to run it under 27:30. Bull came in second at the PAC championship last year.

Dean, whose career best for the 5k (3 .1 miles) is 18:48, placed first in the women's PAC championship last year. Her goal is to run more competitively and rise above injuries and chronic shin splints which often complicate her running.

Bull highlights the men's cross country team's performance at the Philadelphia Metropolitan Meet on Sept. 25 as a shining moment this season thus far. The team finished second in competition with schools such as Richard Stockton College, Lincoln University, and Marywood University. All

seven runners were able to attend and ran • well. Bull sees Patrick Hutton and team captain Jeff Fullem as key performers, also citing the improvement in runner Ricky Romyn.

Dean chooses the Belmont Classic in early October as the women's best meet so far. She says that the team "really pulled through." Even though one teammate was sick, leaving them with only five runners, Dean said, "It is amazing what we can do •with such a small team." Dean identifies the key runners on her team as Kristin Zielinski and Jen Przasnyski. She also added, "If one person gets sick or hurt it can be very devastating to our team."

Both Bull and Dean want their teams to stay on top and remain PAC champions this year. Dean admits that this is a challenging goal with such a small team. Both would love to see more runners join cross country. Bull also would like everyone on his team to "pull closer together"-literally. The smaller the gap between the first and fifth runners in a race, the better the team's overall performance.

As top runners in a sport where meets do not even appear on Cabrini's calendar, Bull and Dean cannot help feeling that their

No new teams in lineupfor Cabrini

by Matthew Tholey staff writer

Baseball, football, hockey and even swimming are all sports common to many colleges. So, why does Cabrini College not offer the following activities to students as part of their athletic program?

Many find themselves asking this question continuously, wondering if they will ever play these sports at a collegiate level.

According to John Dzik, athletic director and head coach of the men's basketball team, Cabrini College has a lot of progress to make with its current sports teams, before the thought of even adding a new sport is considered.

"Every sport that Cabrini College has at the present time is in the framework of both the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association," Dzik said.

The only two sports teams that Dzik said he would even consider adding at the present time to Cabrini Colleges sports program are swimming and baseball. But

there are still several reasons why each of these sports teams will not be offered within the next year or so.

Looking to the fume of swimming, Dzik said. "I am not ready to jump into the water with a swim team until the other programs get what they need." He does not feel that the college is ready for a swim team. "We still have some things to nail down and bring up to speed in our current program," Dzik said. As far as a baseball team, it would affect several things such as the budget, gender equity, sponsorship, overall involvement and enhancement for Cabrini, and most importantly, a location at which the games would be played.

According to Dzik, it is hard enough trying to locate a softball field let alone start a baseball team. Plus, putting in a softball field would add to the budget that the Cabrini sports programs has to follow.

"Adding programs is great but it is the quality programs that help define a school.and its sports program," Dzik said.

Overall, Dzik feels that the sports offered

at Cabrini at the present time are the only sports that make sense to both the students and the institution "I do not see the program changing for quite a while," Dzik said. He feels that no other sports would mesh well with the college and its environment.

Overall, if someone wanted to start a new sport here at Cabrini in the near future, being the next year or so, their investigation would come to a quick end. So the future of Cabrini's sports program liesin the hands (and feet) of the present sports teams presently offered at Cabrini.

So all aspiring swimmers, baseball players and other athletes who need to develop their talents in other sports besides those offered by Cabrini can come to the conclusion and summary that their collegiate dreams have ended here at Cabrini.

teams are being neglected. Dean feels that although the cross country team works just as hard as Cabrini's other teams, they must support themselves and very often pay for their own equipment and supplies. Dean simply wants to feel involved with the a'ihletic program.

Schedule of Men's and Women's Cross-Country

Oct. 3 Cabrini College Invitational at Belmont Plateau

Nov. 6 Pennsylvania Athletic Conference Championships

Nov. 13-20 NCAA Regionals and Nationals

photo by Brian O'Connell