March 30, 2000 issue 19 Loquitur

P,umpingup the Price

Meningitis a concern on college campuses

by Linsey Heiser news editor one who has viral meningitis

Meningitis is a disease that can be potentially fatal, and that is why there has been concern regarding it especially on college campuses. The American College Health Association recommends that college students consider a vaccination. The vaccination is safe and lasts approximately three years.

Meningitis is an inflammation of the linings of the brain and spinal cord caused by eithe~ viruses or bacteria. The common age group that meningitis affects is those 15-24.

Viral meningitis is more common than bacterial and usually occurs during late spring and summer. The symptoms of viral meningitis include a stiff neck, headache, nausea, vomiting and rashes. Since the cause is a virus, antibiotics are not needed. Anyone who comes in contact with some-

does not need any treatment.

The more serious type of meningitis is bacterial. This type occurs rarely, although the outbreaks usually occur in late winter and early spring. Because bacterial or meningococcal meningitis can cause severe illness or death, it requires an early diagnosis and treatment. It can be treated with prophylactic therapy, which requires one dose of the antibiotic, Cipro. If this disease is untreated, it can be fatal.

The common symptoms of bacterial meningitis include fever, severe sudden headache accompanied by mental changes, neck stiffness, nausea and vomiting. Also, a rash may appear as a flat, red eruption on the arms and legs. It may then change into a rash of small dots that do not change with pressure.

About IO percent of the general population carry the bacteria in the nose and throat

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in a harmless state. Eventually, the carrying of the bacteria just disappears in most cases. During outbreaks, the percentage of carriers can reach 95 percent, but the people who will develop the disease is less than one percent. There is about one case of bacterial meningitis per 100,000 people.

Because the bacteria cannot survive outside the body for more than a few minutes, they are not easily transmitted in water supplies, swimming pools or by casual contact. The bacteria may be transmitted by kissing, sharing eating utensils and being exposed to droplet contarninati_on from the nose or throat.

Meningitis can be rapidly progressive, but the chance of a full recovery is increased with early recognition, a spinal tap and antimicrobial therapy. The best way to reduce the risk of contracting bacterial meningitis is to maximize the body's immune system response. This can occur by eating a bal-

anced diet, getting adequate sleep, exercising appropriately and avoiding excessive stress. Also, decreasing the exposure to oral secretions, such as covering one's mouth when coughing or sneezing and washing hands may help.

According to Susan Fitzgerald, college nurse, Cabrini has never had an outbreak of bacterial meningitis but did have one case of viral meningitis. However, Villanova had an outbreak of bacterial meningitis a few years ago, in which the student did not survive.

If someone thinks that they may have meningitis, the first thing to do is contact a doctor. "Meningitis is less contagious than the common cold, but has the potential to be fatal," Fitzgerald said. "Do not ignore the symptoms."

If you have any question about the disease, call Cabrini health services at 9028400 or come to the health office.

Ambassador Foglietta to be graduation speaker

by Cynthia Taura copy editor phia, Pa. He will be given an honorary Doctorate of Laws during the ceremony.

Thomas M. Foglietta, U.S. ambassador to Italy, will be the graduation speaker for the class of 2000's exercises. A written announcement was placed in students' mailboxes last week.

The student government association was given a list of potential speakers to address the graduates. After a process of elimination, President Iadarola made the final decision.

Ambassador Foglietta was born and raised in Philadel-

Foglietta's speech will be given at a time when 95 Cabrinian institutions from across the world are preparing to celebrate the birth of St. Francis Xavier Cabrini, who is the founder of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Rome, Italy. Also, at the same time, it is the 50th anniversary of the bestowing of the title Patroness of Immigrants upon the Saint.

Foglietta, known as U.S. Congressman Foglietta, was nominated by President Clinton in 1997 to be Ambassador

to Italy. He arrived in Italy in November of that year to assume his duties as Ambassador.

In 1980, Foglietta was elected to Congress as an independent, but became a Democrat in 1981. While in Congress, he was the founding chairman of the Urban Caucus in 1991. He has also been involved in issues that have to do with urban transportation, African Americans, women, world hunger, human rights and fine arts.

Foglietta is a graduate of St. Joseph University's class of 1949. He also attended Temple University, where he earned a degree in law in 1952.

Search continues for V.P. of student development

Since the departure of Dr. Robert Bonfiglio, the position has not had someone to fill it permanently. The number of applicants for the position has been narrowed down from 100 to 7. Candidates will be on campus during April and a decision will be made soon after.

by Benjamin Lunn editor in chief

The quest for a new and permanent Vice President of Student Development is nearly completed. The search committee has narrowed down the nearly I 00 applicants to a mere seven (with one alternate).

Since the departure of Dr. Robert Bonfiglio, former vice president of student development, the position has been without a permanent administrator to fill it. For the past year, Paul Weaver has worked as acting dean of students. By the end of the year, however, the campus will welcome a new member into its midst to fulfill the position. The applicants were required to

have studies in student personnel administration, demonstrate an ability to effectively run student development, have experience on a residential campus and have a history of working collaboratively working with faculty on co-curriculum activities. In addition, it is vitally necessary that the applicant have extremely strong communication, leadership, and organiza- • tional skills. A Ph.D. is preferred but not necessary.

Out of the 100 applicants that filed with a consulting firm, only 19 resumes ended up on the table for consideration. After a lengthy analysis of the candidates, that 19 has been narrowed to eight semifinalists. There are seven primary choices with one altemat~. l •

On Saturday, April 1, phone interviews will be conducted to further narrow the choices down to three to five who will actually visit the school and its students for a two day interview face to face. From those few, the final choice will be made.

The members of the search committee include Shirley Dixon, coordinator of diversity initiatives and student liaison for service learning, Barbara Evans, a graduate student in the masters education program, Mary Theresa Fosko, director of human resources, Dr. Jonnie Guerra, vice president for academic affairs, Dr. Janet Lohmann, acting chair for the sociC1!0gydepartment, Chad May, a senior math and history

major, Dr. David Petkosh, assistant professor of education, Dr. Leonard Norman Primiano, coordinator of the seminar program and Dr. Maria Rippon, assistant professor of Spanish.

May is confident that the committee will find the best possible candidate for the position,

The committee will be looking for a candidate that is willing to work with Guerra to enhance the partnership between Student Development and Academic Affairs here. In addition, the committee is searching for a candidate who will bring new ways to integrate the students in the decision-makmg ll[l('.-as, ~:; weii as be sensitive to the needs of the non-traditional age students and commuting students,

not just the traditional age residents.

Guerra stated that although it is impossible to tell who will be the right fit for the job without a personal interview, on paper all of the candidates are excellent for the position. "We had a very difficult time making the cut. We could easily have added another four to the semifinalists."

Candidates will come to campus for two days to interview in person and to meet the campus community. The dates have already been arranged to bring the prospective administrators onto campus. and th.; ~rudent body is urged to come out and meet them. Candidates will come on April 11-12, 13-14, 17-18, 25-26 and 27-28.

Education students welcomed into Sigma Rho

by Linsey Heiser news

editor

The Sigma Rho chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor society in education, initiated 20 new members in a ceremony held on Sunday, March 26 in the Grace Hall Atrium.

The society's purpose is to promote high professional, intellectual and personal standards and to recognize outstanding contributions to education. It was foundeq on March 8, 1911 at the University of Illinois.

To be initiated into Sigma Rho, students must have attained a cumulative average of a B and have completed at least 50 credits. Twelve of those credits must be Cabrini education courses in which a minimum 3.5 QPA was earned.

The ceremony began with current president of Sigma Rho, junior Lauren Femenella, welcoming everyone in attendance. Then, vice president, junior Kim Fritsch, introduced the guest speaker.

Mary Molyneaux-Leahy, professor of education, spoke on the importance of being a teacher. Molyneaux-Leahy challenged all of the initiates to go out and volunteer in schools to realize the many pieces that make up a child just like the pieces of a puzzle.

Since her theme was "Only one piece of a puzzle," Molyneaux-Leahy gave each of the initiates a piece of a puzzle with the message written on it.

Afterwards, Femenella and Fritsch, along with secretary, Amy Heleniak, treasurer, Gail Miller and historian, Tara

Robuck, all juniors, presented the ideals that the honor society accepts as its guides. The ideals are fidelity of humanity, science, service and toil. The initiates accepted these guides and were made members of the honor society.

Along with the new members an honorary member was inducted, Dr. Harold H. Wingerd, professor of education.

New initiates, sophomores Melissa Feehan and Kim Tait, agreed on the pride they have for the honor society. 'Tm very

proud to be part of an organization like this," Feehan and Tait replied when asked bow they felt.

Studentscreate new serviceorganization

by Kristina Geerken assistant features editor

Offering a helping hand and putting smiles on faces is something that comes easily for some. Fortunately, there is a group of students on the Cabrini Campus that bas decided to extend the arm of Cabrini Service to the community.

CAV PRIDE, a new service organization, is trying to take flight, recruit new members and receive official club status. Dedicated to helping children in need of attention and care, students visit different families in Chester, PA.

:It all started with our Cabrini Day of Service," sophomore Jamie Matozzo said. Junior Rachel Angeloni, sophomore Carolyn Ashton and first year student Melissa Kelshaw nodded their heads in agreement.

Angeloni, Matozzo, Ashton and Kelshaw are all responsible for the creation of the new organization. They were all placed at these sites during the Cabrini College Day of Service, where Angeloni and Matozzo assumed the roles of orientation counselor.

"We had such a good experience interacting with the kids," Angeloni said. "It had such a positive impact that we all wanted to visit again."

At a recent meeting, Angeloni, Matozzo and Kelshaw planned activities for the children. "These children do not get to see many people. We go to help lift their spirits and provide a change of scenery," said Angeloni and Matozzo.

Setting the mood for spring, basic activities such as planting seeds and making story books are planned. Currently, the organization has been receiving funds from Campus

Ministry. However, after the organization has been functioning for a year, they may achieve club status.

The acronym for CAY PRIDE is Cabrini Advocating Yolunteerism, along with Persistence, Respect, Integrity, Determination and Effort.

On Saturdays, the CAY PRIDE crew car pools to three different sites in Chester. There is Family Management, Wesley House and Colony House. These houses are part of an organization that helps displaced and homeless families find some sort of hope and helps them establish either a new residence, or employment

Giving children ages 5 and over excitement and new experiences is something that has driven the organization. "We want to let them know that other people care," Angeloni said.

Did you ever want to lend a helping hand?

Well, here is your chance!!

Come and get a feel for C.A.V.PRIDE

Grab hold of this opportunity to enrich the lives of under privileged children

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A reception with snacks and dessert was held shortly after the ceremony.

The 20 new initiates of the Sigma Rho chapter of Kappa Delta Pi pose after the induction ceremony along with the current officers seated in the front row, professor Mary Budzilowicz and guest speaker, Mary Molyneaux-Leahy. The induc;tees, in alphabetical order are Katie Arnold, Tara Ann Beakley, Michelle Burke, Alynn L. Capoferri, Danielle De Vito, Sarah Noel Dougherty, Melissa Feehan, Colleen Gallagher, Jennifer Hochwind, Kristin Lord, Ali Merenda, Krista O'Donnell, Jen Roman, Carla Rotondo, Manuela Sabato, Kristen Scarborough, Kim Tait and Christina Zarvafas.

Heading Back

Number of non-traditional students in college rising

by Terry Cipollini staff writer

Many of the student faces found on a college campus are not necessarily fresh out of high school. More and more, the typical college student is getting older. These non-traditional or adult students are filling classrooms all over the country.

The student population consists of 758 adults. "I remember about seven years ago, hearing that 50 percent of college campuses would be adult students," Karen Karlsen, assistant registrar said, Many motivating factors have created this change. Some students are in college to get a promotion or just maintain their current position. Other students have experienced life changes, such as divorce, and need to better their employment possibilities. Many more have decided they want a career change.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics in 1973, non-traditional students made up 12 percent of the college population. In 1997, that number rose to 42 percent. Cabrini is no different. Financially, there has been a great deal

of support for many adults to return to college. A lot of employers have included tuition reimbursement as part of the employee benefit package. In 1997, President Clinton signed the Taxpayer Relief Act , which provides tax credits for tuition expenses.

The younger student older student mix can have both positive and negative effects on the flow in the classroom. "Overall Cabrini does a good job working to educate older students," said Alynn Capoferri, junior. Capoferri is a full-time undergraduate in Special Education and

Elementary Education, she is also an adult student. "Sometimes I feel out of place, like I take the work more seriously, but I like the variety of viewpoints," Capoferri said. Liz Kyle, junior and sports science major is a traditional college student. "I don't think anything about seeing adults in the classroom. They're here to learn just like the rest of us," Kyle said. "Sometimes they have more of an insight on a subject matter, and sometimes we do. We all learn from each other."

Increased gas prices hitting students' pockets hard

by Bernadette Smith

$2 per gallon during the peak driving season this summer.

staff writer

Increasing gasoline prices have made the cost of driving a vehicle more difficult as compared to previous years' prices and have forced motorists to either reduce their amount of travel or pay outrageous prices to fill up their tanks.

Ministers of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, an intergovernmental organization dedicated to the stability and prosperity of the petroleum market, met recently to discuss the need for increasing oil production, but no agreement was made. OPEC's top two oil producing nations, Iran and Saudi Arabia, are at odds with how large of an increase in production should be made. Saudi Arabia, OPEC's largest oil producer favors an increase of 1.5 to 1.7 million barrels a day while Iran, the second largest oil producer, favors a smaller increase of 1.2 million barrels a day. Iran's increase is an amount that would probably not do much to lower world oil prices.

According to a Lundberg Survey of 10,000 U.S. gas stations, American motorists now pay an average of $1.59 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, an increase of nearly 60 cents since prices bottomed out at 99.8 cents per gallon in February 1999. As if current prices weren't bad enough, industry analysts warn of possible shortages and a price of

Many blame the gasoline problem on the Clinton administration for a growing dependence on imported oil. House Speaker Dennis Hastert, an Illinois Republican, said, "We have failed policies. I think that's what's driving the cost of gas."

The Senate may vote in the next couple of weeks on a plan to repeal the 18.4 cent federal gasoline tax temporarily if gasoline prices go above $2 per gallon. The federal gasoline tax pumps about $25 billion annually into the

pus community, especially commuter students? Senior Rob Palumbo finds himself spending anywhere from $15 to $20 a week to fill up his 1996 Toyota Tercel. "My car gets good gas mileage, but at these prices it costs a fortune to fill up my tank," Palumbo said.

Current Pennsylvania unleaded gasoline prices range from $1.45 to $1.59 a gallon. Jennifer DiScienzo commutes from New Jersey and finds gasoline prices to be a little bit cheaper. "The gas prices in New Jersey range from $1.38 to $1.45 a gallon for the cheap stuff, but I still spend around $21 a week to fill up my Corolla since I commute to school," DiScienzo said.

highway trust fund, which is used for a variety of road construction and mass transit projects. "We need to find some short-term help, and I think the gas tax holiday, without it affecting the highway trust fund, would be a good idea," Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott said on NBC's "Meet the Press."

How is the gasoline shortage affecting the Cabrini cam-

So what can we do about the rise of gasoline prices? The AAA organization has issued a Gas Watcher's Guide, a set of fuel-conservation instructions for motorists struggling with the strain of record-high fuel prices. Some suggestions include shopping around for the lowest gasoline prices, leaving plenty of time to reach destinations to avoid engine idle, practicing good vehicle maintenance, and trying car pools or public transportation.

There is also a boycott being put together for April 7-9, in which motorists are being asked not to buy gasoline on those days. Apparently, a one-day boycott was done in Canada not too long ago and helped bring down the gasoline prices and there's hope it could happen in America as well.

What's Going On This Week

"We have failed policies. I think that's what's driving the cost of gas."

-Dennis Hastert Speaker of the House of Representatives

Last Week in the World of News

3/23, Washington, D.C.

3/21,. Hollywood, Ca

Ten unmarked packing crates containing 52 missing Oscar statuettes were found behind a laundromat in the Koreatown section of Los Angeles.

Anthony Keith Hart and Lawrence Edward Ledent, both 38, were arrested on charges of grand theft.

3/24, Lisbon, Ohio

A sixth grader held his class at gunpoint stating that he wanted to be with his mother, who was in jail at the time. A teacher persuaded him to hand the weapon over. No one was hurt and no charges were filed.

There is an increase in violence against journalists compared to last year.

In 1999, 34 journalists were killed, which is 10 more than last year.

Although some journalists were killed accidentally, most of the killings were deliberate.

The main reason for the killings are that people around the world increasingly feel that journalists are unwelcome witnesses to war crimes and other abuses.

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3/22, Jerusalem, Israel

Pope John Paul II arrived in Israel, where Israeli President Ezer Weizman welcomed him. Weizman gave a • speech to His Holiness, saying that he is "arriving in Jerusalem, the capital of the State of Israel, the heart of the Jewish world, which is also a holy site for Christianity and Islam."

3/20,

Taipei, Taiwan

A fury of losers erupted the day after Taiwan's Nationalist Party was sept from power after more than 50 years. The riots forced President Lee Teng-hui to barricade himself inside his party headquarters. Lee responded to the riots by calling for his immediate resignation, agreeing to step down in September, a year earlier than planned.

-Cynthia Taura

Spring attracts a wide variety of life

photos by Joe Holden

Above:The main road leading into campus is a palate of spring colors as daffodilsburst through the fonner1ylifeless winter landscape.

Right: First-yearstudent Marin Chamberstakesadvantage of the unseasonablywarm weatherthe area receivedthis past weekendand into the beginningof this week by strumminga few tunes in the peace garden.

NSYNC,- NOT QUITE

by Cynthia Taura

copy editor

Music stores and television commercials alike were advertising the Nsync's latest CD release, "No strings attached" which became available to the public on March 21. For those of you who may be confused as to which group you like better, the Backstreet Boys or 'Nsync, you may come to a final decision.

The first and most popular song, "Bye bye bye" is probably the only good song on this CD. The entire album, which is approximately 45 minutes long, contains some good beat but precious little else. These do not seem to be the type of songs that people will sing along to on the radio. They have a good dance beat, but a school dance or party is probably the only time these songs will serve any purpose. Even the slow romantic songs aren't very romantic.

It seems obvious that the group put a lot of dedication into making the song, "Bye bye bye." They should have kept up the dedication for the rest of the songs. It really isn't any surprise why "Bye bye bye" is number one right no~. It's got a great beat and it's the type of song that someone wouldn't mind singing 100 times a day.

Where did they go wrong? It seems pretty evident that something went wrong either with the writing or the singing because after listening to the first song, it seems to be a waste of time listening to the rest of the CD.

This is not the first time I have been disappointed after buying an Nsync CD. They seem to have the knack for making some really great songs and then following them with some mediocre tunes. Their last CD is proof of that. I personally only listen to some of the songs on their CDs while skipping over the others.

On a positive note, the group has done something right. They made it this far and they currently have a number one song on the chart, (at least according to the American Top 40) a song deserving of the honor of being number one.

At first, I did not like "Bye bye bye" but after a while, I started to change my mind. I wish I could say the same about the rest of the songs but unfortunately I can't. For those who are eager to listen to "No Strings Attached," either buy the tape and save some money or record the songs off the radio. This album has not proven to be worth the $16 I spent. In fact, I am considering exchangphoto obtained from CD jacket cover ing the CD for a different album by a different artist.

The dangling darlings of the music media, hanging around

by Shanna Lynn Fanelli

a & e editor

All sorts of novelty acts find their way to the arts and entertainment department of Loquitur where they are listened to, judged and either thumbs "uped" or "downed."

Well, this one here is 1s a big ol' downer.

Papa Roach, a new band, ( "the infestation starts in spring 2000,") needs a giant sneakered foot to descend on their musical attempt.

It's not that the band is hopelessly tone-deaf or they can't play their instruments, (though there has been some debate). It's just that Papa Roach, who have opened for Limp Bozkit. Powerman 5000 and Kid Rock, is the twin brother group of every other noisy garage band that likes to static tr'ierrwund with, well, noise.

Although the band tries tG i.'1~orporateissues into their songs, like the government, how media affects prop!t and about families in general, it's hard to take them seriously when it's already been done and heard again and again and

again. The lyrics fall short, ("Now, that I got your attention/ Did I forget to mention/ All the beads we be infesting") of anything impressive.

The bottom line is, if you like to torture your speakers with grinding chords that clash together and disconc er nab I e "melodies," then Papa Roach is for you. It's a same-old, same-old garage band act of musical regurgitation that will never go forward because its sound has already checked out of the line.

Loqultur'shumble,as always, opinion

"Beavis and Butthead would love this band. Thiskind of stuff was cool five years ago but it's played out."

- Chris Nielsen, perspectives editor

"It was rather loud,"

-Unsey Heiser,news editor

"It was very Interesting,"

-Kendra Clart sports editor

'1t makes me want to slam my head against a wall repeatedly, not in a good way,"

-Nicoleltlmas

"'Theysound likecrttfnumberof bands you could heCI'anywhere else."

-BenIJIJn. editor In chief

"It makes me n8IVOUI. •

-Janice Fwtl( managing editor

•1think I haVe a headache,,.

,__._, Gai!rimn QIS/stantfeatures editor

POMINATION THROUGH ,-ILIVISED MAYHIM WARN NGI

This story is just that - a story. It is not to be taken seriously and any reference to all persons, places or things are completely coincidental, as this is the work of the author's own twisted imagination.

This is a work of fiction/ JJ

by Matt Holmes staff writer

A recent re-convention of the Warren Commission has just released a series of spy documents that show secret plans for global domination. The files, which were obtained through covert C.I.A. operatives, show the main international combat attempts over the past 20 years. A surprising result of this report is that the main effort did not consist of air strikes or guerrilla warfare, but rather of broadcast media usage: the aim of these efforts being to control the subconscious thoughts of American 20-somethings in the 21st century. Japan and Canada seem to have been in a desperate struggle over recent years, consisting of their television exports. Many favorite TV shows that the current generation holds as treasured, childhood memories are in fact products of international espionage.

Japan concentrated its efforts on creating a distinct, visual style, tapping into the id-related psychological need for over-exaggerated explosions and robots. According to the uncovered files, Japan has been sending children's television programs to the U.S.A. since the early "Speed Racer Project," which attempted to make Americans more aggressive drivers, subsequently increasing the price of imported Japanese automobiles. The TV mind-control division was later upgraded in the mid 70s and 80s and produced "Voltron" and "Thundercats." U.S. governmentcontrolled animators then countered with "Transformers" and "G.I.Joe," in the Japanese style, but with seizurecausing agents replaced by product positioning. Canada, which originally attempted moose, snow and health-care related brainwashing, re-focused their campaign in 1981, according to the report. While Japanese agents focused on the visual, Canada utilized the auditory and basically focused on the pronunciation of the word "about." Programming originating with the show, "Today's Special," later focused on the teenage population with "You Can't Do That On Television" and "Fifteen." Vocal recognition firmly established the "Alanis Morrisette Project" was underway. Other covert operations uncovered in the report include the subtle smuggling of Canadian officials through Chicago and New York under the veil of comedy. Comedy having been invented

the effect of this report. Six-year-old Veronica Smelty stated, "the war of the future will not consist of satellites, guns, or nuclear missiles, but rather of public opinion polls, general consensus of apathetic Americans, and mostly of the broadcast media. The futme is now!"

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Something slightly twisted

They are salty,plain,hard,soft, seasoned,sweet,an all-aroundtreat. Here'sa closerlookat the pretz~I.

The pretzel has been doing the twist for almost 1400 years. Around 610 A. 0., a European monk had some leftover dough after making bread. Not wanting to be wasteful, the monk took a strip of dough and folded it to resemble arms in prayer. He gave these little breads to children who had successfully learned their prayers for church. The monk christened his creation as "pretiola," which means "reward" in Latin.

The pretiola managed to travel around, where in Austria and Germany it became known as "bretzel," or the today's version, "pretzel."

The pretzel has been used for other things, besides being sold and eaten. A wood cut from 1614 A.O. taken from a stained glass window in a cathedral at Berne, Switzerland, depicts two royal families at a wedding,

using a pretzel to "tie the knot."

The pretzel was used the way a wishbone is, each recipient pulling on a half and making a wish. Whoever got the biggest half gets the wish.

Pret-

played the role of h e r o when Vienna was attacked by the Turks in 1510 A.O.

When the Turks tried to dig tunnels under the walls of Vienna, pretzel bakers awake late at night baking their bundles of dough, heard them, alert-

ed the Viennese people and everyone massed together, attacked the Turks and saved their city. To reward the in-

and satisfying, the pretzel in its most famous form, that of a soft and salty consistency. Philly's famous

somniac pretzel men, the king gave them a special coat of arms decorated with a charging lion and a pretzel. This became the bakers emblem and is still used today.

The pretzel found its way to America with a hobo, who in his travels stopped at a bakery in Lititz, PA and traded the pretzel recipe for a free meal!

Since then, pretzels have evolved. The dough is slightly different than the original one the monk used many years ago and they are usually not hand twisted, unless of course it's an "Auntie Anne's" pretzel.

Pretzels come in all shapes (rods, sticks, circles, twists, squares and nuggets) and sizes. They also are available in tons of flavors, like chocolate covered, honey mustard, barbecue, ranch, peanut butter and yogurt dipped.

The pretzel is also a nutritious snack, without a lot of the grease and fat associated with other snack items.

photo by Chris Nielsen

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EDITORIAL

Things are changing, but ;J sexism i-nsports continues

Our first-year seminar students were asked by their instructors to examine the role that participation in athletics plays in the identity of college students. How are athletes viewed, and how do they view themselves?

Sadly, we found that female athletes are still viewed as second string athletes. True, women have made great strides in attaining more recognition and respect as hard-working athletes. The WNBA is slowly starting to attract some attention, and the U.S. women's soccer team are legitimate celebrities.

However, women's sports in college still get less attention, and seemingly less funding from their colleges. Title IX was a stride in achieving equality between men's and women's sports, but the results of that are still questionable, considering the reports from the seminar students.

More telling still was the view expressed by the group that Title IX was not important. There is a commonly held view that because they draw a larger audience, women's sports merit their larger expenses.

There is also still a double standard when it comes to male and female athletes. Men who excel in sports seem to be held to a higher standard, while successful women athletes are too often seen as tomboys or brutes. On the other end of the spectrum, many women athletes end up endorsing products such as shampoo and makeup as opposed to traditional athletic products.

Steps have to be taken before the college level. Sexism in sports often starts as early as grade school, and seems to continue throughout high school. When girls are not allowed or supposed to participate in the same athletic activities as their male counterparts, this sends a negative message that men are athletic, and women are fragile.

The obvious steps to take are to support our - women's teams as we would support our men's. Because although athletes' sexes may be different, their hearts are all the same, so long as they love the game.

Now I get to find out what beer tastes like!

year of college as my "crackhead days." During that time period I somehow managed to pass as 21 more often than not. I have lots of great memories of making repeated trips in and out of Xavier Hall with all my "books."

By the time you are reading this commentary, I will be a fully legal adult. The days of going to shady college bars or clubs where I happen to know the bouncer are over. I miss them already.

This past weekend it really hit home how old I am. As has happened before, I experienced this revelation in the midst of a "Pete's Wicked Beer Haze." "Pete" is a troublemaker.

So I'm at this party up at University of Scranton, and all of a sudden I realize that I might be the oldest guy there. Even though I am only two years older than most of the hundred-plus people in the basement, I felt like I was now "the shady older guy at the party." Luckily I maneuvered my way to become "the guy who is working the keg," who is usually much much more popular. He who controls the tap has all the power.

Despite all of this silliness, I am still technically an adult now. I can and do look back at freshman

Now here is where this all gets scary. My father was a married homeowner just before his 22nd birthday. His father was a married war veteran by his 22nd. I am approaching 22 and I don't think that I will be getting married or buying a house (or much of anything) any time soon.

Forget all that stuff about our generation being forced to grow up too early. As long as the terms "beer bong," "beer pong" and "Natty Ice" are still in your vocabulary, you are not really an adult yet.

The thing is, there is not that much college left. It really does go by fast, especially when you are having fun. And I am pretty sure that despite how often we are all "screwed by the administration" most of us are still having fun.

I hate the question "So what are you going to do when you graduate from college?" with a passion. The reason is because I do not have a concrete answer. I usually just respond that I am beginning my campaign for president, but I can't be elected until 2016.

I don't want to work in public

OOPS!

•In issue 18 we misspelled Nancy Hutchison's name. Again.

•We also misspelled Chris Nielsen's name. Again.

•And we misspelled Michael Colahan's name, for the first time.

•The price of movies tickets went up to $5.25.

relations, because I think that most of p.r. is just finding creative ways to neither lie nor tell the truth. I don't want to get into advertising because of the Billy Crystal breakdown scene in "City Slickers" when he describes his job, "I sell air." And my portrayal of Stanley Kowalski for acting class pretty much established that I will not be an actor. "STELLA, DUDE!" just didn't fly.

Given a choice, I think I would like to write for Loquitur as my career. Or maybe I could find some other small town paper that would take on ''The Nielsen Ratings." But chances are neither of these ideas will pan out, and that frightens me.

So now my sister is the party girl up at Scranton, and she can party harder than I can. I told her that 18 is the best age to be. When you are 18 you are just about expected to be a crackhead. You can do stupid things on a weekly basis and almost nobody gives it a second thought.

I am now an adult, legally speaking anyway. Maybe it is time for me to start acting like one.

Nab.

Chris Nielsen is the perspectives editor of Loquitur. His commentary is not intended as an endorsement of underage drinking, which is the absolutely worst thing in the world to ever do.

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

The Real World - Cabrini -

In this and subsequent issues of Loquitur, there will be a new feature to be known as "The Real World- Cabrini College." This segment works in conjunction with the Seminar 100 students taught by Dr. Seth Freschie and Dr. Charlie McCormick

The students conducted semester long research on issues of importance to the underclass population. They have worked in groups and individually on research from professional writings as well as field work at Cabrini. On March 27 and 28 they sat down with Loquitur perspectives editor Chris Nielsen and assistant perspectives editor Meghan Merkel to discuss their findings.

Despite progress, college sports still male-dominated

Elaine Abrams, Patty Bristow, Michelle D' Ascenzo, Mike DeRosa, Catherine Dilworth and Ellie Hicks met to discuss "Sports Participation and the Construction of Gender."

Is it important that young women get the same exposure to sports as young men?

Dilworth: I think it is important, but it is not as important. If females get the same exposure the male ego is hurt. the whole "got beat by a girl" thing. While it should be equal, there are outside circumstances that play a big role in things.

Do all men need to play sports? ·

Dilworth:No

Abrams: I think they do. There isn't a fraternity on this campus and otherwise they have to make friends in small groups. Like in the apartments or even in the houses the teams have parties all the time and it's like a typical "20/20" segment on binge drinking.

DeRosa: I don't play a sport but if you came to my

who doesn't play sports?

DeRosa: Not really. I think every guy should get to play sports at least one time in their life. If you're not going pro at this point then you're just having fun with it, the way I look at it.

Dilworth: I agree. It's unfortunate if you never get to play. You need that teamwork and sense of belonging. But if you're not looking at it as a career at this point in your college life you should focus more on your studies. Do you think that teams can take away from students as individuals with the whole group mentality?

Abrams: I think you are going to try to be more like your team. You're going to end up dressing like them and getting the same hairstyle; I know from experience. You're going to want to fit in with them especially if you have a passion for the sport.

Is Title IX an important issue on this campus?

Dilworth: I don't think it's an important issue here. I think it's a bigger issue at larger universities. Is it still true more people want to see the guys play than the girls?

Hicks: It's like everybody talks about my sport like a female baseball game but really it's softball and nobody ever mentions that. I know when I play I'm there to win and I can be the biggest brat about it. I have the same competitiveness, but maybe that's not expected of me.

There's 17 girls on a team and we get a hotel room. And then there's a guys team and not only do they get first class plane tickets but they get three hotel rooms and that's not fair.

DeRosa: A Jot of female sports get a lot of attention on this campus, especially the women's field hockey. And the women's basketball gets a lot of attention. But I think you're right about the women's softball. I don't think that's fair, I never knew that. And you girls play at my old high school.

D' Ascenzo: When I went to high school, the guys had a huge baseball field, and the girls we had to go right in back of a.creek. The balls would fly into the creek and we had to go get them. We had to like make our own field.

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Abrams: I think there are still stereotypical roles. A guy who plays a sport is still a jock or hot. And then the women are seen as a brute or a lesbian, especially in field hockey.

Dilworth: Automatically if you're good at something

apartment you'd think it was the lacrosse apartment. None of us play a sport. All I play is PlayStation.

I played sports my whole life from five years old till I was 18 and I can't play anymore because I have two jobs.

I just think your personality and how sociable you are decides what kind of friends you have.

Do you think it is a disadvantage to be a guy

Bristow: My high school was the same way. The boys football team was horrible. They were like 2-20 last year, and every year they get new uniforms. My softball team didn't get new uniforms for 10 years. We actually got to the point where we got pants. But our shirts are still paper thin.

D' Ascenzo: I think it's because guys bring in more money. So many people go to the basketball games, it is huge.

Do you think that sports participation makes an impact in gender construction?

you're a brute or a tomboy. If you're a chick and you play a sport you're just one of the guys, and you'll never be looked at like a beautiful person. Like with the Nike commercials, girls should get to play sports because they encourage confidence and self esteem. But the flip side is that if you do this you're going to be brute. It's such a double standard.

Are the Nike commercials right, though?

Dilworth: Yeah, but if you notice all the beautiful people are in the Nike commercials.

'There isn't a fraternity on this campus, and otherwise (than sports) guys have to make friends in small groups."

-Elaine Abrams

"If you're not going pro at this point, then you're just having fun with it. That's the way I look at it."

-Mike DeRosa

In the next issue of Loquitur, Perspectives will talk with students who researched "Music Trends and tfie Construction of Gender."

9ad judgment by the college could cost student lives

Well, I don't even know where to begin, but something has been really bothering me this past week. On Wednesday March 22, there was a fire alarm that went off in Xavier around 1:45 in the morning. My roommate and I slept right through it.

The thing that I do not understand is why, with all the ijres that have been happening at other colleges, public safety and the RA's of the building would not check all rooms. It's not like this would be asking them to do something extra it is a part of their job._They are supposed to check all rooms during a fire alarm, even if the doors are Jocked and no one is answering the door. They have to key in the room to make sure everyone is out of the building. The outrageous thing about this whole mess is that this fire alarm was not set to go off. The alarm went off and all anybody could see was

smoke from a fire extinguisher. Everyone in the whole building thought it was a real fire. So if it were a real fire then wouldn't you be smart enough to make sure every one was out of the building and no one was hurt, but no, not Cabrini College.

What bothers me is about a month ago there was a stage fire alarm in Xavier to check residents' rooms for furniture missing from the Great Room. And you can bet public safety and the RA's made sure to check every single room in Xavier that night. They were so prepared for this so-called fire alarm that one of the RA's even had a camera so she could takes pictures of the residents' rooms with the missing furniture in it. They fined each student in the room $200 for each piece of missing furniture in their room. I think this shows poor characteristics of the people who are in

being in danger then they did not care about anything but themselves and the building that would house more people next year. I could see if during this fire alarm, I just stayed in my room and did not go out because it was cold or any other excuse then I would never write this commentary. But the thing is that I did nothing wrong except go to sleep before two in the morning. And if this is your argument then save it because I had early classes the next day and if going to bed at a decent time is wrong then you can go to my early classes from now on. I don't understand how if the RAs and public safety thought it could have been a real fire, they manage to overlook two girls asleep in theirs beds. If it were a real fire then my roommate and I would be dead. I think it shows bad judgment on the actions of public safety and the RAs that night. Melissa Lepouski is a staff writer for Loquitur. Besides fire alarms, she also sleeps through all of Dr. Zurek's classes.

charge of our safety here on campus. What it does.---------------------------, show me is that when it came down to being able to get more money from students, then let's check all rooms, but when it came down to residents' lives

Letters to the editor

Check your own rudeness before pointing fingers

submitted by Jennifer Smith

I normally don't do this. However, I was inspired by an article in last week's Loquitur to write a letter to the editor.

After reading the Viewpoint article "Learning how to "Keep it Real" I suddenly realized how hypocritical people can be. This article discusses the actions of a person standing up for the fellow man and confronting rude behavior by others. I agree. This action is noble and much needed. My problem is that the heroine was just as guilty of the crime of which she was boldly pointing out to the accused, rudeness and insensitivity.

If you want to prove to someone that they are acting rudely and causing someone who is powerless to feel humiliated the best way to do it is NOT to condone the same actions yourself. To call someone "a fat tub of lard" is extremely rude and also quite embarrassing. Just as it was "not the cashier's fault the machinery was not working," it was not the fact that the complaining patron was "puffy fisted" that was causing her to be rude. It would be so wonderful if everyone in the world fit a perfect body type or

image, but that is not so. Criticizing someone's appearance can be construed as shallow and insensitive. And, after all, isn't that what the heroine was trying to point out to the accused, that she was being insensitive?

The issue was that the person in line was acting rudely. This had nothing to do with her weight. While the heroine felt that she was showing characteristics of "standing up for your fellow person;• she was also insulting a whole class of people. It would have sufficed to explain that she was acting rudely and should show a bit of patience without having to insult her physical appearance.

I think that the heroine ought to consider her own rudeness in judging people by the way they look. She started with criticism of the paying customer's "bad, red dye job," and moved on to the "ball of pudge," at the back of the line. I'm not saying we don't think such things, but these opinions were as loudly expressed as the rude person calling the cashier a moron.

All I'm suggesting is that before we put ourselves on a pedestal for being considerate of other people's feelings, we should be sure we belong there. Instead of worrying about showing backbone, perhaps we should worry about showing compassion and tolerance to ALL people.

Unpredicted teams headline final four~

by Brian O'Connell sports commentator

Well basketball fans, it is now time for the showdown. The trip to Indianapolis has to come to a halt and now it is time to throw the BRIAN O'CONNELL ball up at center court for three more games in this exciting but unpredictable NCAA tournament.. Let's take a look at the matchups. First Michigan State who should be favored to win the tournament will be challenged by Wisconsin. Wait a minute. Wisconsin? That's right the Badgers are making an appearance in this year's Final Four. But who would have thought that a team with 13 losses would have any.chance of making the Final Four let alone the tournament itself? But defense and tough play for 40 minutes has earned Wisconsin a spot in the Final Four and Coach Dick Bennett is hungry for some more. Why not? They have 13 losses in the year, they made it to the Final Four, and most importantly, how many people ex-

pected them to make it to Indianapolis?

But Wisconsin will have their work cut out for, them as they will have to face the tough-minded Spartans of Michigan State. They are in the Final Four again and are out to prove that their last appearance was no fluke as they strive to make it to the championship game. The Spartans have a few seniors who have played excellent basketball all year long and would love to graduate with a national championship. But the Spartans will have to find a way to match up against the Badger's tough defense. If anyone can remember the last couple of games for Michigan State has had to come from behind for the wins, but regardless, they won, and that is their mission the rest of the way.

The other matchup features North Carolina and Florida. North Carolina and Wisconsin have a couple things in common. They both have 13 losses and they are both in the Final Four. But, unlike Wisconsin, people were complaining and stating that North Carolina did not deserve an at large bid. Now I guess those fans can finally appreciate the fact that the Tar Heels are once again in the Final Four. UNC and Wisconsin advancing to the Final Four are perfect examples showing that this is a wacky tournament. The great thing about this tournament is that the games

Last week's results for Cabrini sports

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Women's Lacrosse

20 teams in Division III. staff writer Softball

On March 15, the women's lacrosse team lost to West Chester University with a score of 14-9. Victory was had, however, on March 18, when the team defeated Bryn Mawr, 13-2.

Mens Lacrosse

The men's lacrosse team lost to Western Maryland with a score of 19-8. Western Maryland is ranked among the top

Cabrini's softball team was very successful at the Salisbury State softball tournament, playing double headers on both March 17 and 18. Cabrini defeated Western Maryland, 3-2, St. Joseph's of Maine, 7-1, Moravian, 7-2, and Muhlenburg with a score of 5-1. The team also won over Holy Family College with a score of 1-0.

Men's Tennis

The tennis team won their matches against Widener, 6-1 and Wesley, 6-1. Wed.,Apr.

only get better and better. But UNC will have to watch out for this young and talented Florida team. The Gators are hungry after defeating Duke. Florida is very young and both teams will have to play a nearly perfect game if either expects to advance to the championship game.

So, now that probably everyone has thrown out their brackets and tossed in their money for their office bets, it is time to sit down and watch the final three games of the season. But, if you are still in the hunt, keep your bracket and hope your team wins. Or make a prediction just for the fun of it, like Cabrini's head basketball coach John Dzik. His prediction is Florida over Wisconsin for the championship~ So, we will have to see what happens.

The Final Four is set and I have said time and time again that this is a crazy tournament this year. But, one can only hope the same for the Final Four. Two teams have combined for 26 losses in the regular season and have made it to the Final Four. When was the last time anyone saw a stat like that ? But, hey, who is complaining? That is why the games are played. So, the long but exciting trip to Indianapolis has come to an end. It is North Carolina vs. Florida and Michigan State vs. Wisconsin. Sit back and enjoy the games. The madness continues.

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Cabrini students shoot around in the Poconos

by Kendra Clark sports editor

The smell of battle and paint was in the air as Cabrini students invaded Skirmish, a paintball center in the Poconos.

"Paintball.is like capture the flag, you have two teams who are trying to get their flag. The only difference is that your enemy is trying to shoot you and if you get shQt, you are dead." said Roy Bowman, a sophomore, explaining.the sport of the expedition i,n which he participated. •

On Sunday, March 19. the students prepared for the 10 games of paintball that they would play. They were excited to begin as they put on the necessary clothing.

··we had to rent camouflage gear. so that we blended in with our surroundings, and we also wore a protective face mask that looked kind of like goggles because they protected our face from paintballs," Jen Przasnyski, a first-year student, said.

As the group finished preparing for its games. not every participant was eager to play.

"We, the girls, were a little apprehensive about the game at first because we were told that it would hurt and leave bruises," Kristen Williams, a junior, said.

After the first few games were played, the pregame jitters went away and the group got down to business.

"The first game was an adrenaline rush

because no one knew what to expect," Williams said.

The group of 19, including Bridget Baxter, coordinator of student activities, and Bob, the driver, finished its 10 games with great enthusiasm and had only great comments to say afterward.

"It was a lot more fun than I expected," Williams said.

"I thought that it would hurt, but it only hurt when you were hit close up," Przasnyski commented.

"My favorite parts were the terrain, the teamwork that is involved in playing the game and killing my enemies," Bowman said.

"I think the best part of the game had to be being able to shoot your friend in the face and getting away with it," Justin Christian, a sophomore, said.

Everyone reported that they would love to play again.

"I liked the fact that student development planned a trip like this. I met a lot of new people and I had a great time," Bowman said.

Lacrosse team focussing on this year's potential

by Kristina Geerken assistant features editor

Holding their sticks high and boasting a 4-3 record, the women's lacrosse team is working for more victories. With fierce competition ahead, the players are working on their roar to show other schools that they will not be defeated.

According to captain and senior Merrie Lewis, the other teams have been playing harder, making the Lady Cavaliers fight with even more intensity.

"So far the season has been going well, but the teMUSthat have come to play with us have been playing with a vengeance," Lewis declared.

"I think that we have to take one game at a time and do what we have been doing for three years," Lewis said.

With 13 goals and three assists, Megan Hyde is an asset to the team. Leading the team in scoring, Hyde feels that the rest of the season will have nothing but a positive glow.

'The rest of the season looks good. We are finally clicking as a team," Hyde said.

When asked what she is thinking about when she is getting ready to score, Hyde declared, with a lilt of laughter in her voice and no hesitation, "If it doesn't go in, it better hurt!"

Some other key players include sophomore goalie Christy Malone, sophomore Nicole Schultz and first year students Siobhan McGonigle and Tracee King.

Malone, also a team captain, believes that the team needs more confidence and focus for the rest of the season.

"I think the team needs some more confidence, because we don't give ourselves the credit we deserve. We try to play on expectations of last year, not focusing on the potential that we have for this year," Malone said.

"Throughout the season, I hope to be making improvements. As a team, I think that we can go farther if we set some goals and stick with them," Malone stated, A highlight of the season so far was when the team overthrew Eastern College with a score of 11-8. The team has also defeated both Immaculata and Bryn Mawr Colleges. On Saturday, April 1 at 1:00 p.m., the Lady Cavaliers will battle Ursinus at home. Saturday is also family day, and there will be refreshments provided after the game in support of the team.

Tennis team hopes for championship season

by Jose Jalandoni staff writer

Excitement has come to the tennis courts of Cabrini College. Cabrini's men's tennis team is starting fresh under the leadership of captain Mike McGann and co-captain Joe Elliot., both seniors. The team is looking forward to winning the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference championship this year in order to finish up some unfinished business from two years ago.

··we came close to winning the championship two years ago;• Elliot. stated

~n Ducan, Scott Giblin, Tyler Burt and Ron Branca are four promising first-year students that were added to the team this year. Mixed with the returning players, the unstoppable solution that the team needed has been created. The outlook for winning the championship is very good,

with the combined talents of this year's team. The players are poised to become one of the best tennis teams Cabrini has ever had. The team is currently undefeated, defeating schools such as Widener University, Wesley College and Alvernia College.

McGann, EHiott and Tony Barrett, a junior, all said that it is too early in the season for any factual predictions of the season's outcome.

''The season can still go either way," McGann said.

Nevertheless, the players are very optimistic about the future. They are confident about winning the championship and hope to remain undefeated. McGann and Elliot, the senior leaders, want to leave Cabrini College with something they can be proud of.. Their goal is nothing less than winning the PAC.

According to McGann and Elliot, this has been the strongest men's tennis team that they have seen on the

courts of Cabrini since their freshmen year.

"Some of the teams we've come up against haven't got the caliber of our players," Ian Duncan, one of the four freshmen players, agreed.

The tennis team has a lot going for it aside from its skilled players. There is a resounding sense of team-work.

''The tennis team makes us feel welcomed," Ian Ducan said.

It is not an easy road to the championships, and everyone on the team knows it. The players still have a long way to go, but with a sense of team work, the team is confident it can rise to any occasion to achieve victory.

There is also great hope for the future. With the exceptions of McGann and Elliot, everyone on the tennis team is expected to return for another promising season.

Photo courtesy of Bridget Baxter Cabrini students went to the Poconos Saturday, March 19, to shoot around in the mountain terrain and make new friends.

Gambling, a pastime, can become an addiction

by Jessica Snow sports editor

It is gambling season. According to the National Collegiate Athletic Associations "Don't Bet On It", a guide about gambling for college athletes and anyone involved in sports, the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship is second only to the National Football League's Superbowl in money wagered by gamblers. It is almost always gambling season.Bingo parlors, slot ma-

and younger lately," junior AJaka Shetty, who works at the Turf Club in Oaks, said.

The Turf Club caters to a variety of gamblers and features betting on horse racing and athletic competitions. The events are projected on several large television screens in a main room, a dinning room and a "Director's Room" with free food, drinks and the complete royal treatment, for those that wager over $100,000 a month.

"There a Mafia, horse owners,

every three months," Shetty said.

This very costly addiction can be treated in several ways, but the most important, according to Luchko, is Gamblers Anonymous. Like Alcoholics Anonymous participants in GA tell stories and help each other cope with this problem.

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"They can go to a psychiatrist, a outpatient program, but GA is the most helpful. That is the best thing for them," Luchko said.

- Female Athletes

- Female Non-Athletes

Junior A/aka Shetty says that working at the Turf Club is "crazy" because of the commotion and smoking that goes along with gambling.

chines, horse racing, numbers games, card games and lotteries supply year round entertainment for gamblers.

According to Nicholas Luchko, father of junior Nick Luchko, who counsels addicts at The Keystone Center in Chester, all ages, sexes and races are affected.

"Women tend to like casinos, middle aged men like horse racing and numbers, older people like bingo and the young people have sports."

"They've been starting younger

regulars. They come in every day. They have a lucky table, sometimes they stay from 11 a.m. until 5 at night. Most of them loose," Shetty said.

Luchko said that people keep going back after loosing because of an addiction.

"It is just like an alcoholic builds up a tolerance. Once the gambler bets $100, they'll never go back to 50. And once they bet 500 they won't go back to 100," Luchko said.

"One guy spends 100 million in

This addiction only gets worse if untreated. Luchko said that gambling dependencies often surface in college, but were present previously, just the way alcohol and other dependencies appear.

A 1996 survey published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel showed that six to eight percent of college students are "probably pathological gamblers." This percentage is higher than that of any other age group.

Another survey, by the University of Michigan's athletic department found that 72 percent of college football and basketball players had bet money at least once since entering college. William S. Saum, director of agent and gambling activities for the NCAA,

said that the surveys findings confirmed the organization's fears that gambling has become common among college athletes, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Prior to a Northwestern University point-shaving scandal in the final Division I men's basketball tournament of 1998 through a sports wagering symposium at the University of Connecticut on April 7, 1999 the NCAA has adamantly opposed gambling. The organization has published its opposition to "all forms of legal and illegal sports wagering' and posted it on the internet. NCAA Bylaw 10.3 prohibits athletic department staff members and student athletes from "engaging in gambling activities as they relate to intercollegiate or professional sporting events."

Regardless of what the NCAA warns, athletes at Cabrini almost mirror the national statistics that

the University of Michigan's survey Of 50 Cabrini athletes surveyed 62 percent reported wagering on professional sports, and 44 percent gamble on intercollegiate competitions. The non-athletes reported less gambling activity with 54 percent wagering on professional matches and 36 percent on intercollegiate sporting events.

Fewer male students that do not participate in intercollegiate sports were found to wager on those competitions than male athletes. Male athletes and non-athletes were found to gamble far more than women whether the women were athletes or not.

"Money attracts students to gambling, but it is the rush that keeps people doing it," Luchko said, "Once addicted they need the action, the thrill, not the money.

Flohr plans a teaching career, some changes for Cabrini

by Crystal Davis staff writer

Paul Flohr, a senior and member of the men's lacrosse team will be leaving Cabrini this spring, but he will not be turning in his lacrosse stick just yet.

"I plan on working with little kids at a lacrosse summer camp in Massachusetts or Delaware this summer,"Flohr reported.

He enjoyed working at Townson State Camp last year and wants to continue to teach after graduation.

A history major,Flohr plans on teaching that subject and government at the Boy's Latin High School in Baltimore, Maryland, where he grew up and went to school.

When he is not busy playing lacrosse or hanging out with his friends, Flohr enjoys fishing, hunting and eating country fried steak.

"Bus rides, going out with my friends to Wayne Tavern, and hanging out in house 7 befqr~ p!!b!i::;af eiy breaks it up,"Flohr said with a laugh, after pausing for a moment to reflect on what he would miss most about Cabrini.

We all get along really well, we are kind of like a family."

Flohr has a message for Cabrini before he leaves. "Cabrini's athletic department needs to do more for its teams. I think the lacrosse team should get its own locker room and my coach should be a full-time coach."

photo by Jessica Snow

photo by Jessica Snow Paul Flohr plans on teaching whi(Jnhis time at Cabrini is through.

Gambling is very popular among students.

Are they forming a lifelong addiction?

photo by Brian O'Connell