Nov. 30, 2000 issue 11 Loquitur

Cabrini's own actress came to talk to students about following your dream.

story on page 5

Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000

Radnor, PA 19087

A Search for self

Thirty five students, accompanied by Mary Laver and John DiMucci campus ministers, attended Search VII Nov. 17-19. The Search retreat is meant to focus on the students' relationship with him or herself. This weekend of reflection allows the students to develop their own opinion on the retreat.

Pictured above from left to right Elizabeth Malgieri, John Wood, Donna Finnegan, Vince DeFruscio, and Jessica Leahy.

Pictured right are the retreatants and the leaders.

see story on page 3

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photos courtesy of campus ministry

Campus security a must for students' needs

by Geri Lynn Utter assistant sports editor

Believe it or not studying in your dorm room is more dangerous than you think.

Picture yourself falling asleep in your dorm room after you had been studying for a psychology final.

Suddenly, the door opens and you awaken to see an unfamiliar face· hovering over you while shoving a gag into your mouth to prevent you from screaming.

Then imagine being brutally beaten, raped, or possibly murdered and robbed just because you happened to be a female resident that fell asleep with your door unlocked.

This is exactly what happened to -Jeanne Ann Clery at her Lehigh University dorm room in 1986. Jeanne's murderer was drunk and under the influence of drugs at the

time of Jeanne's murder, but this does not excuse the cold-blooded murder of an innocent 20-year old young woman.

Did Jeanne desen·e to be murdered because she neglected to lock her dorm room? Should the security on campus have been more attentive to the students' needs?

If you agree with the latter statement that security on campus should be more attentive to the students, hence the word 'security,' the following campus safety tips will help both the students and campus security achieve a wellprotected and safer campus for all.

Safety Tips for Students:

•Study the campus with respect to routes between your residence and class/activities schedule. Know where all working call boxes are located.

Campus Safety Evaluation

Q: Does the institution publish campus crime information as required by the Jeanne Clery Act? (Request a copy)

Q: Are Security Logs open for public inspection?

Q: Does the school ask applicants if they have been arrested and convicted of a crime? Do they admit applicants with a criminal history?

Q: Are campus crime penalties and policies explicitly addressed during orientation, as well as prominently stipulated in the student handbook?

Q: Are drinking, drug and weapon laws strictly enforced?

Q: Are bathroom doors in co-ed dorms secured with master locks for floor residents?

Q: Are single sex and substance-free dormitories available?

Q: Does the school address the entire student body during the academic year about growing problems related to campus crime: date rape and sexual assault, alcohol and drug abuse, and sexually transmitted diseases? When? Who addresses the students?

Q: Does the school have an open judicial committee? How many and what type of cases did the judicial committee han• dle last year?

Q: Does the school provide immediate medical, psychological, and legal aid to victims, as required by the Campus Sexual Assault Victims' Bill of Rights (Federal Law 1992)?

What conclusion did you come to after reviewing the Campus Safety Evaluation? 80% of campus crime is student-onstudent.

*The following informationwas obtainedfrom www.soconHne.organd www.campu.ssafety.org.

•Create a buddy system by sharing your class/activities schedule with your close friends and parents. Remember to also give telephone numbers to members of your buddy list.

•Always travel in groups. Use the shuttle service or campus security after dark to transport you from one building to another. Never walk alone and avoid shortcuts.

•Survey the campus, academic buildings, residence halls, and other facilities while classes are in session and after dark to see that buildings, parking lots and walkways are adequately secured, lit and patrolled. Are call boxes, escorts and shuttle services adequate?

•Residents' assistants and cam-

pus security make sure people are behaving responsibly while under the influence of alcohol. Remember alcohol and/or drug abuse is involved in 90% of campus crime.

•Card-access systems are far superior to standard metal key and lock systems. Card access enables immediate lock changes when keys are lost, stolen or housing assignments change; however, access cards should not include students addresses and social security numbers. Including a student's social security number and address on an access card is a problem if a student loses his/her card.

•Always lock your doors and 1st and 2nd floor windows at night. Never compromise your safety for a roommate who asks you to leave the door unlocked.

•Dorms should have a central entrance/exit lobby where nighttime access is monitored, as well as an outside telephone which visitors must use to gain access.

•Dorm residents should insist that resident assistants and campus security conduct routine checks for propped doors during both day and night.

•Do not leave your identification, wallets, checkbooks,jewelry, cameras and other valuables in open view.

•Program your telephone's speed-dial memory with emergency numbers that include family and friends.

•Know your neighbors and do not be reluctant to report illegal activities and suspicious loitering.

Marijuana study says teens enter college with the habit

by Lauren Norton staff writer

Marijuana use by college students nationwide increased nearly 22 percent from 1993 to 1999, according to a report by Harvard University's School of Public Health. The report also states that use of other illicit drugs saw a similar increase in the same period.

Researchers conducted a survey in 1993, 1997 and 1999 examining over 14,000 students from randomly selected colleges nationwide. The study focused on the number of students who have recently used marijuana. The results of the participants using the drug in the 30 days prior to the survey rose from 12.9 percent in 1993 to 15.7 percent in 1999. Students reported using marijuana within a one-year period climbed to 26.4 percent from 24 percent.

The use of illicit drugs other than marijuana rose nearly 21 percent among college students from 1993 to 1999. Such drugs include amphetamines, barbituates, cocaine, hallucinogens, heroin, opiates and tranquilizers.

The reasoning behind this drastic increase is said to have resulted from the rise of drug use among • young adolescents in the early 1990s. These individuals are now entering college and have brought their habits with them. Therefore, it is quite different from the drug epidemic in the 1960s and 1970s, where the drug use seemed to start in college and trickle down to younger students.

Cabrini's disciplinary policy for those involved with the manufacture of drugs and the possession or use of drug paraphernalia are violations of the college.

Persons involved in this type of activity, either on or off campus, are subject to disciplinary action. Drugs and paraphernalia found are turned over to the proper authorities, without questions. Also, in a situation where the illegal or unauthorized possession or use of alcohol or drugs exists, everyone in that particular area can be charged with "constructive possession" and all the individuals are liable unless those individuals personally responsible are clearly identified.

When asked if this is fair, Kathryn Hackett, a junior, said, "The policy seems to be backwards, the students are guilty until proven innocent, which does not seem to be fair."

FactsAbout Marijuana

• Marijuana has been known to trigger attacks of mental illness

• 20 per~ent of marijuana users go on to use cocame.

• Marijuana smoke produces airway injury, acute and chronic bronchitis and lung inflammation.

• Babies born to mothers who use marijuana have 11 times the risk of developing leukemia.

informationobtainedfrom drugwatch.org

Search retreatants gain experience and inspiration

by Julia Marie Teti assistant perspectives editor

Amazing, wonderful, exciting. These are just a few of the words that the leaders and retreatants of Search Seven have used to describe the feeling and success of the weekend that they all shared.

Twenty-six retreatants, nine leaders and campus ministry ministers, John DiMucci and Mary Laver, spent Friday, Nov. 17 throu~ Sunday, Nov. 19 at Appel Farms in Elmer, N. J.

"It takes a lot of courage to go on a retreat where you don't know what will happen next," said junior Anthony Contipodero, who served as a Search leader. "But the retreatants and the team worked together with great chemistry."

Amy Gassen, a sophomore, who also served as a leader, was a retreatant on Search Five, where she had an "amazing" experience. Gassen says going on Search Seven as a member of the team enabled her to give that experience that she had as a retreatant to other students.

"It's amazing that a group of people that don't know each other very well can share experiences and become friends in a short

The members of the Search VII retreat relax from all of the inspiration. Search VII took place from Friday, Nov. 17 through Sunday, Nov. 19 at Appel Farms in Elmer, N.J.

span of time," senior Celena Blasucci , another Search leader said.

"I think that everybody has a story. Search gave me the privilege to hear those stories," Contipodero said.

"All of the leaders put a lot of hard work into the retreat. I would

like to think that the retreatants got a lot out of it." senior Dave Wiley said.

It seems as though they have.

"It's the most" caring and supportive group of people that you will ever come into contact with at Cabrini. The Search team gives

you unending love," sophomore Carissa Bassett said.

Similar comments came from first-year student. Lisa Dankiw.

"Search made me realize that I have a good life. I think that anyone who is unsure of where they are in life should go. It opens you

up to other people."

Not only did the retreatants gain experience from their leaders, they also gained experience and inspiration from each other.

"I was inspired by my fellow retreatants," first-year student Vince DeFruscio said. "I was truly moved by the openness of the members of the retreat. But most of all I made friendships with people that I hope will last forever."

"The weekend was exciting,'' said first-year student Brian Fry. "But it means so much more to me now."

To put the Search weekend simply, "It rocks!" s~d sophomore Renee DiPietro.

DiMucci feels that all of the students who attended the retreat took something away that will make their lives better.

"Not just in the short term, but in the long term, too," DiMucci said.

DiMucci and Laver look forward to the spring Search retreat that will take place March 23-25.

"I love it when a Search team comes together!" Contipodero said.

Bali, religious rugs topics at latest faculty forum

Dr. Adeline Bethany, professor of fine arts and Dr. Leonard Primiano, professor of religion were the two speakers at the most recent faculty forum. Bethany spoke of her trip to Bali and Primiano spoke about religious hook rugs.

by Kate Pelusi assistant copy editor

Monkey Dances? Tooth Filing? Mailorder brides? Burlesque Houses?!? Don't you wish your professors would talk about these things in class rather then their usual lectures?

Well, you might not know it, but these are topics of concern to fine arts professor Dr. Adeline Bethany and Religion professor Dr. Leonard Primiano.

Bethany and Primiano presented their research at the most recent faculty forum. Bethany's presentation was on her recent trip to Bali and Primiano presented on religious hook rugs.

Bethany traveled to Indonesia to the island of Bali to study the music, dances and rituals of the natives. Bethany explained about the importance of several cultural aspects of the Hindus in Bali such as the importance of sarongs as a

clothing item.

She brought her collection of beautiful sarongs and explained the long pieces of fabric that are wrapped tightly around the waist. The women in Bali walk with very small steps, since the sarongs are so tight.

Bethany also explained that a black and white checkered pattern is spiritually very important to the natives. Bethany also said that when she visits Bali and is wearing one of her Sarongs, she is often stopped on the street and complimented, since the pattern of her sarong is very significant.

Bethany also showed a home video of two very important cultural rituals that take place in Bali. The one is called a Monkey Dance and is a large group of men singing simple yet different beats that combine into an interesting and complicated chant.

The second ritual was of a tooth filing

ceremony. The people of Bali are against animalistic behavior. An example is that babies in Bali are not allowed to crawl. They are carried until they can walk. In the tooth filing ceremony, the canine teeth are filed down with very primitive tools.

Prirniano's presentation was about his studies of religious hook rugs and Anne Amede, or Sister Anne, a folk artist from Newfoundland.

Primiano told the story of Sister Anne who offered herself as a mail order bride in order to live in the United States. However, she was not "sexually compatible" with her new husband in Rhode Island, so she left him and traveled to New York City.

While living in New York City, Sister Anne worked as a burlesque dancer and posed as English royalty.

Sister Anne eventually started a house for girls were she began making religious

hook rugs, which are large pieces of burlap with secular or religious themes designed on them. These rugs are sometimes 6-12 ft high.

Primiano lived with Sister Anne for a week to see how she worked as an artist.

Sister Anne died a few years ago. Primiano is in the process of finding out what happened to 18 of her rugs.

When she died, Sister Anne had $100,000 in the bank and $70,000$80,000 worth of property and had donated $75,000 to charity.

Unfortunately, Sister Anne had hired a dishonest lawyer to handle her money and he has stolen much of her savings.

Once again, two fascinating presentations were held at the most recent faculty forum. Be aware of upcoming forums to attend. You will be enlightened and interested in the studies your professors are conducting.

photo courtesy of Campus Ministry

Who wants to work on 'Millionaire'? Grad does

by Georgiana Rushworth staff writer

"Charm and persistence will get you there, but hard work and talent will keep you there" was Katina Corrao's theme for her Career Development speech on Thursday, Nov. 16.

"Corrao was a very entertaining and knowledgeable speaker full of. advice for aspiring actors," junior Lauren Norton said. Corrao explained the three guidelines she has learned to follow in the acting business. The first was, "the importance of who you know, the second being charm and persistence will get you there, but hard work and talent will keep you there, and the third is to learn how to use your let downs to your advantage." She then began to tell her story of how she made her dream of becoming an actress a reality.

Corrao graduated from Cabrini in 1996 and with help from Theater Director, Neal Newman, she flew from Pennsylvania to San Francisco, Calif. to study theater. She tried to find work by going to cattle calls, which are auditions for 300-3000 girls just like Corrao; they all studied theater in college and were waiting for their big break.

As she continued to attend the cattle calls and waited for her phone to ring, she was given some good advice, "Katina, it's who you know," they told her. She didn't know anyone famous, but she did know people and

made a list of 100 names. She sat down with her list and dialed and dialed and dialed telling everyone she knew that she was looking for work, until one day all of her effort began to pay off. One of her friends called her back telling her that they were having auditions in Allentown, Pa. for extras in a movie with the television star Luke Perry from Beverly Hills, 90210. Corrao saw this as her big break and went to the audition to try out for the part.

During the audition she realized no one was bringing the extras lunch, so she went to the nearest deli where she ran into Jim Belushi and his friend. They were discussing an article written about them working in Second City together, a springboard for comedic actors, and needed to get this article to Chicago. Corrao could not pass up this chance so she volunteered to go to Chicago and bring the article to the woman that was to read it. She explained that she was auditioning for Second City and they were delighted. She was sent off with the article and she booked a flight to Chicago.

This could have been her chance to become a star, but the woman she was to meet had a death in the family and was unable to meet with Corrao, so she went home, took out her list and began to make her phone calls. She experienced many upsets and accomplishments before she made it to where she is today,

such as: being directed to the wrong room for an audition and missing her time slot, but she also got to tour with Sleeping Beauty for two months, which she loved. When she arrived home from her tour she finally received the letter she had been waiting for. "As I was going through my list of names I remembered that I knew someone from Cabrini that had connections with New York City and had a manager. I called them right away and made an appointment to meet with the manager. As soon as I met with her she told me I was 'too average and would never get booked.' This didn't stop me, and in fact it fired me up and motivated me to do it." Her determination did pay off because the letter was from the manager signing her up with a three-year contract. No more cattle calls, she now bypassed everyone else at auditions.

Corrao landed jobs with improv groups, David Letterman and "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" The last thing that she really had her heart set on was to work on Saturday Night Live and luckily Darrel Hammond from SNL lived in her buifding in NYC. She approached him about working on SNL and he told her to leave her headshot and resume at the front desk. Two days later she got a phone call from the casting· director asking her to be in the SNL season premier. None of this came easily to

Corrao. In order to keep her dream alive, she could not give up. She used her let downs as advantages and motivation and 70 percent of the jobs she got she received were through people she knew. Corrao said, "Make a list of who you know now. You aren't too young to begin now."

She wanted everyone to walk away from her speech thinking about making the best use out of their time at Cabrini and understanding that it is okay to make mistakes. She said to take advantage of everything that is given to you right now and don't be afraid to ask people for help.

Be honest so when you do make it to the top you can be proud of yourself and look back and know that you worked for it.

Corrao said that she was greatly inspired by Dr. Zurek's Mass Media class her freshmen year because he pointed out to them that this [Cabrini College] is the real world and to pursue your career now.

"I believe when you graduate from Cabrini you should be sharp, smart and ready to face the real world because you are living in it now," Carrao said.

What's Going On This Week

photo by Jenine Ike/er

Katina Corrao, a 1996 graduate of Cabrini, spoke on Thursday, Nov. 16 to English/Communications majors about her life after college and the jobs she has had with television and acting.

Students find computer skills a necessity for daily life

by ReneeTomcanin assistantnews editor

Modems, connections, system, e-mail, Ethernet cables. These words seem to be part of the everyday collegiate vocabulary. In fact, the average college student is becoming more computer-savvy as seen in a study done by the Chronicle of Higher Education. The trend seems to continue here at Cabrini.

Firshyear student Missy Modesti has had the opportunity to use computers in the classroom since around seventh grade. She is currently enrolled in 1ST 116, Cabri-

ni's introductory computer class.

"I had the same class in high school," Modesti said. Her statement reflected the opinions of many of the first-year students who see the computer competency requirement as trivial. One group of first-year students suggested that the computer classes should be optional.

1be study reported that a greater numberof incoming freshmen are arriving at school with their own computers and a greater understanding of the basic system software such as the Internet, Wmdows, word-processing software and e-mail.

In the article, Paul M. Hunt, vice provost for libraries, computing and technology at Michigan State University, said, ''The typical freshman seems quite capable of getting Napster running and a pretty good Web surfer using Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Explorer."

This trend can be seen at Cabrini. Many of this year's incoming first-year students arrived with personal computers and the knowledge to use them.

The increase of computer-literate students has added the need for more dorm room connections. The Chronicle's study reported that at

College and University News

Universityof Nebraska

-Shaun Hazlett

The University of Nebraska has had a clean air act policy since 1988. In 1993, they revised it and called it the Tobacco Free Campus Policy. All smokers are allowed to use tobacco products as long as they are l Ofeet from any facility entrance or work site.

Recently, there has been a concern because smokers were standing inside of the IO-foot allowance. The school has instructed landscapers to move the ashtrays outside of the 10-foot allowance to encourage smokers to go there.

IndianaUniversity

Indiana U. senior Laura Hammer was counting on an $800 check promised to her by StudentU.com. StudentU.com is an academic web site which offers class notes to about 150 colleges nationwide. This company also offers payment to those who submit notes.

After months of emails saying she would be paid, one email stated that the company StudentU.com could not afford to pay her and 30 other students. They say they do not have the money in their budget.

Universityof Michigan

Byung-Soo Kim had a blood alcohol level of 0.39 which is 4 times that of the legal drunken driving limit. It was his 21st birthday and Kim drank 20 shots in 10 minutes. He is now in critical condition at the hospital after students at the party noticed Kim was not breathing and turning blue after he passed out.

"Students have to realize the results of this kind of drinking" said the dean of students.

Bradley McCue was a Michigan State student who died in 1998 after drinking 24 shots in a 90 min time period. This was also on his 21st birthday; he had a B.AL. of 0.44 percent.

MarquetteUniversity

In a survey conducted by the Marquette tribune, 174 students admitted to voting more then once in the November 7 elections. Out of the 174 students, 91 reported voting by absentee ballot in another state, and then voting once again in Milwaukee County.

Forty-four students reported voting two times. 1\venty-six reported voting three times. Thirteen students reported voting four or more times.

BeaverCollege

Beaver College announced on Nov. 20 that it will change its name to Arcadia University. The change of name comes in hopes for a change in the declining enrollment that was attributed to theold name. Officials also hope that the school will no longer be the butt of joke from late-night television comedians like David Letterman and Conan O'Brien. Research shows that it appealed to 30 percent fewer students because of its name.

Michigan State "it is not uncommon for 56 percent of the students to be using the campus network o,r the Internet simultaneously." , Senior Mike Killeen reported that he too had basic computer skills coming into college. However, he did not arrive with his own his first year.

"My father had a computer, but I didn't get my own until I was already in college," Killeen said. A separate article printed in the Chronicle of Higher Education cited computers as adding on to the average cost of attending college. Many schools are using the new necessity as a chance to make

more money.

According to the article, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill sold IBM ThinkPads at summer orientation. They also provided a brief training course. Polytechnic University leases their laptops to students at a cost of $500 a semester.

As technology has become part of daily life, computer skills and training have become a necessity. The rise in college students owning their own computers and having at least basic skills only makes one think Qf the future.

What could possibly be next?

Fax connections in every room?

Service with a smile

photoby MeghanMerl{el SeniorAzeen Keramati(center) was awarded the Mother UrsulaAward for service at the Senior Dinner on Friday, Nov. 17. Joining her are PresidentIadarola

and last year'srecipientKelly Graham

(left)

(right).

Angels grace theaters

by Matt Coughlin assistant news editor

Big bangs, bouncing bodies and beautiful babes take the screen in the film remake of the 70s television hit, "Charlie's Angels."

Toe Angels, Natalie (Cameron Diaz), Dylan (Drew Barrymore) and Alex (Lucy Liu), are once again working for the never-seen Charlie. Bill Murray plays Charlie's right-band man, Bosley.

Murray is, as always, funny. Diaz works well as the ditzy member of the Angels while Liu's eccentric character from Ally McBeal translates well to film. While it's not as strong as her performance from "E. T.," Barrymore does okay as the bad girl. Must be experience. However, standing between Diaz and Liu, Barrymore makes them look like the number 101.

A wealthy technology genius, Eric Knox (Sam Rockwell) has been kidnapped and his partner, played by Kelly Lynch, hires the Angels to find him and his missing software.

Nothing new or exciting here. If you are looking for

innovation or creative genius, a 70s spoof film is not the place.

Despite the rather hackneyed plot and theme, "Charlie's Angels" is an entertaining film. The spoof aspect is pulled off well by the writing and the adventure can certainly hold the audiences attention.

The film takes it's action cues from the "Matrix," while it's characters are purely MTV, including Tom Green, as well, himself under a different name.

The acting and the action are over-the-top and hold the film back. Diaz, Barrymore and Liu have apparently mastered the never-before-discovered art of hi-heel-kwon-do. Somehow, Crispin Glover is still allowed to appear in films despite being god-awful as an actor.

There are times when the writers should have let the characters die, just to save face.

So what am I saying, you ask. This:

Don't see it for the plot. Don't see it for the theme. Don't see it for the cameos and don't see it for the realism. See it because you want to be entertained. Because if you are looking for anything deeper, look elsewhere.

This film gets a B -

Spring Theater rocluction

Lucia Mad by Don Nigro

Auditions : Sunday Dec. 3, 7 p.m. The Red Cloud Coffee House

Copies are available from Faculty Secretaries and the Theater Office. 24 hour borrowing periods, $5 deposit on the script. Call Theater Office if you cannot attend but are interested.Those only interested in crew need only to come and fill out the official fonn.

Needed: 3 women, 6 men, Assistant Director, Stage Manager and Stage Crew.

This is a wildly funny play with complex and vivid characters, rich language and an eerie, eccentric and melancholy beauty.

For more information ca/I 610-902-8510 nnewman@cabrini.edu

Coming your way

by JenniferDeWINUX staff writer

-On and Off-CampusEvents-

• Dec. 1 MovieMarathonat 8 p.m.in theWidener centerlecturehall.

• Dec. 2 Ice-skating trip to NewYolkCity's Rockefeller center.

• Dec. 3 Christmas coocert at 3 p.m. in the chapel.

• Dec. 3 Theater auditions for Lucia Mad at 7 p.m. in the Red aoud Coffee House.

• Until Jan. 31, 2001 "fapestry-The Music of Carole King," a fresh, contemporary revue of a four-decade journey that ranges from the sixties through today. Society Hill Play House, 215-923-0210. Fri., Sat. at 8 p.m Sun. at 3 p.m.

-Movies-

"A Bani Day's Night" opens Dec. 1. This Academy Award-nominated Beatles Moclrumentary was originally released in 1964. It has been refurbished with a digitally enhanced soundtrack and additional footage. In this black-and-white film, the Fab Four dash through parks, train station.-.and T.V. broadcasts to the sound of songs such as "Can't Buy Me Love" and ''I Should Have KnownBetter."

- Music Releases-

Released Dec. 5

• Alice in Chains: "LiYe"

• Dion: "King oftbeNowYort Streets"

urfing a 0 nd tor tu

The Internet offers so many websites that finding the one you want can often result in a h~ir-ripping experience. Here's a few that have already been explored and expla!ned, making your log-on time a little less painful and a lot more fun.

by , tessim, G/o«taoo assistant a&e editor

Cruising the information superhighway can be more frustrating than fun most of the time. So many websites are littered with advertisements and occasionally the information on these sites is completely useless. I set out to search the Internet for some fun, interesting sites that are often not a waste of time.

For the unlucky in love there is plenty of support on the web. Whether that support is helpful or not is debatable. I found two sites that I thought might be helpful to our lovelorn readers.

The first is eCRUSH.com, where you can "find out if the feeling's mutual-with no risk of rejection." ECRUSH is an attractively designed website that acts as a matchmaker for those shy, introverted types. Here are the steps involved:

1) Sign up with eCRUSH and tell them who you like.

2) If you know that person's email address, eCRUSH will send that individual a message informing them that someone is interested in them.

3) The site then invites that person to sign up and express who their crush is.

4) If that person lists you as a crush then eCRUSH matches you up, but if they do not list you then they never find out who sent the message in the first place. It is easy and free of embarrassment This site also gives you the opportunity to discover which Backstreet Boy is your soulmate. I was happy to learn this since it is a question that has plagued me for years.

Another romance-related website that I found to be worthwhile was SoSuave.com. The purpose behind SoSuave is to give men advice about picking up women. This page offers tons of advice on endless topics. Some of the tidbits include: how to approach women in bars, how to ask

for a phone number and how to know if a woman is attracted to you. The site invites you to subscribe to the "Don Juan Newsletter," where you can receive free Rico Suave advice every other week. Although this site does not apply to me directly, as a woman I thought that the advice on this site was pretty accurate and liable to work if done correctly. So go for it, boys.

If your future career is on your mind more than your love life, then there are many websites out there for you. One particular career site that I have found to be helpful is WetFeet.com. This is an extensive career website that contains useful information. WetFeet has job and internship listings, tips about job hunting and advice about resumes. What is really cool about this site is that you can read a profile of an individual in a career of your choice or find

out what the average salary is for the position you are interested in. I like this site a lot because it is clearly designed and it is not saturated with ads.

Ansir.com is also a website devoted to careers and selfdiscovery. Here you can take a personality quiz that will inform you of your "thinking," "working" and "emoting" styles. After completing the test, the site goes on to explain what jobs and working conditions would be ideal for your personality type. The quiz was interesting to take and it might be helpful if you are confused about your future.

Impressing friends with good jokes is something we all enjoy and there are numerous websites to choose from on this topic. I spent a ridiculous amount of time evaluating jokes on the web and many of them are not worth visiting. However, I did find a few that made me laugh out loud. One such site was FunnyJokesNow.com. This site has various categories of jokes, including lawyer, religious and dirty. The religious jokes were particularly hilarious. They also have links to "idiot stories" and the Darwin awards, which both provide more amusement. While on FunnyJokesNow.com I was distracted by the personality and stupidity quizzes that they feature. According to them, I'm not so smart, but I do have a charming personality.

SmileZone.com was also a decent joke site. This site again features various categories of jokes to choose from, but the humor is more concentrated on real life buffoonery rather than made up jokes. Poorly translated signs from around the world, real headlines and student paper bloopers are all featured here. The funniest article on this site was a book review of The Cat in the Hat done using Freudian analysis. Very funny.

So if you want to waste some time and avoid those big projects that were due yesterday, here are some websites to check out.

photo obtained from Totem Graphics Inc. of Corel Gallery Clipart Images

The 12 days of Christmas come to Cabrini

by Kate Pelusl staff writer

It's about that time of year again. Yes, my holiday friends, the 12 days of Christmas at Cabrini are finally here.

On Friday, Dec. 1, come to the Widener Center Lecture Hall at 8p.m. to watch a Christmas Movie Marathon.

On Saturday, Dec. 2, there will be an ice skating trip to Rockefeller Center in New York City.

Sunday, Dec. 3, is the Christmas Concert

at 3p.m. in the Chapel.

Take part with your friends in an Ornament Making party on Monday, Dec. 4.

On Tuesday, Dec. 5, have your picture taken with Santa and tell him what you want for Christmas.

Wednesday, Dec. 6 is the famous lighting of the Yule Log in the Mansion Courtyard at 6:30p.m.

On Thursday, Dec. 7, test your holiday wits in the "Name that Christmas Carol" game show.

Resident students will go head to head in

a gut- wrenching battle of holiday cheer in the Dorm Decorating Contest on Friday, Dec. 8.

The Wmter Gala will take place Saturday, Dec. 9, from 9p.m - la.m. in Grace Hall.

Is the King of Prussia Plaza and Court still not enough for your holiday shopping?

Then join student activities on Sunday, Dec 10, for a shopping trip to the Lancaster Outlet stores.

Cookie making will be held on Monday, Dec.I I and the final day of "12 days of

Christmas" will hold a Christmas Scavenger Hunt in the Apartments.

Build a beai; build a ~ream

by JustineQi fll/ppo staff writer

There is a new way to give a gift with a personal touch this year.

A new store in the King of Prussia Mall is bringing more fun and interest in stuffed animals.

Build A Bear, located on the first floor of the Plaza, is always busy with customers carefully picking out stuffed animals for their loved ones.

The thing that makes this toy store more interesting than any other is that the customer gets to do the work themselves.

When first walking into the store there is a wall of stuffed animals. Each animal that the store carries is displayed on the wall. Underneath the display is a bucket where the customer picks out the body of the unstuffed animal.

There are a wide variety of animals to choose from including everything from horses to cows to bunnies and of course bears.

After the animal is picked out, it is taken to an employee who is

sitting in front of what resembles a giant cotton candy machine but really it holds the stuffing.

As the employee is making sure the stuffing is going into the animal the precise way; the customer is pressing the foot pedal to activate the machine with the stuffing.Once the animal is stuffed just so perfectly, the customer is instructed to pick out a heart for the stuffed animal.

The customer then places the heart on their forehead, jumps up and down, spins around, then finally makes a wish and places the heart into the stuffed animal. The stuffed animal is then stitched up and given to the customer.

The next thing the customer needs to do is give the animal an air bath. The pwpose of this air bath is to fluff up the matted down fur and also the filling inside of the stuffed animal.After bath time is over, the customer picks out an outfit for the stuffed animal.

The store has a wide variety of outfits to choose from and also have special outfits for each holi-

day.

The last and final thing to do before purchasing the stuffed animal is to make either a birth certificate or a story, whichever the customer prefers. •

There is a hand full of computers for the customers to use where you get to pick out a name for your animal and personalize the stuffed animal. This store is priced in an affordable way for everything that comes with the animal.

The original price of the stuffed animals runs from $15 to $30. This price includes thestuffed animal, the stuffing, the heart, birth certificate or story.

Clothing for the stuffed animals run anywhere from $3 to $15. Accessories that are not included with the outfit run from $5 to $10. The bear that is featured in the photograph totaled $26 and the frog also photographed came to $30.

Visit Build A Bear in the King of Prussia mall for holiday gift ideas.

photos by Justine Di Filippo

The store Build-A-Bear. located in the King of Prussia mall, is a great place for gift ideas. Customers enjoy the hands on experience of making their own stuffed animal.

Cabrini Alumni: Spencer made the grades, now makes the job

by Gabrielle Beltran staff writer

Have you ever wondered who sits behind the desk in the first office of the Admissions office? The office belongs to Charlie Spencer, a Cabrini Alumni, who was hired as an admissions counselor. Spencer was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and is an only child. He moved to Bay Village, Ohio, and decided that he was going to go to college and make a career out of the military. Spencer chose Valley Forge Military Academy as his future educational mission. While studying there Spencer then became familiar with Cabrini College, and decided to transfer. Spencer majored in political science and graduated from Cabrini in 1999. Before he graduated, he decided to complete an internship for the admissions department, and then after graduation he was offered a full time job.

Spencer is now in charge of International students, and he also deals with first-time freshmen. He really likes his job ~ause "I don't just sit behind a desk all day. I get to travel, I get to meet a lot of people, and I interview prospective students and their parents." Spencer was recently in Puerto Rico on a business trip.

For fun, Charlie likes to hang out with his friends Ryan, Chris, Dave, Mike, and the Muller brothers. He is really thankful to have met them his junior year, when he first moved in to House 5, because they made his transition a lot easier. Charlie believes that without his friends, Cabrini would have never felt like "his home away from home." When Charlie is not working hard, or hanging out with his friends, you can find him watching the Cleveland Indians, or his favorite movie, Field of Dreams. Charlie "Chuck" Spencer also wants to thank his grandparents for making it possible for him to continue his education and go to college. Spencer also added, " I want to thank my mother who made me #1, and herself Ill." Charlie also gives praise to Dr.Hedke, and Dr.Girard for advising him, and always being available to him. 'They really helped me get my classes and schedule together after transferring," he explained.

Steve Colfer, an assistant director of admissions and colleague of Spencer, enjoys his company, "Charlie really livens up the office. He makes work enjoyable every day, and he is a great person, and he does a great job here, however, I taught him every thing he knows."

When Joanne·Morrone, a student ambassador in the admissions office, was asked what she thought of Mr. Spencer and his work ethics, she replied, "Charlie is always willing to help others and give 110% in efforts." Spencer not only works in the admissions office, he also works in the Dixon Center as one of the front desk supervisors. Spencer is going to continue his studies and go to graduate school part time for education starting in the spring. It just goes to show that good things happen to hard-working, generous individuals.

Cavalier of the moment: Jess Huda makes the save

by KendraClark staff writer

Believe in yourself and anything is possible. These are the words that senior Jess Huda, this week's selection of Cavalier of the Week, lives by.

As she says those words, one cannot help but believe in those words too when she lists her accomplishments.

Huda is no average student here at Cabrini. Most know her as a resident assistant, from the apartment complex or from Xavier, where she held the position last year. Others know her from the soccer team where she is team captain and has been named MVP for the past two years. Also, others who visit the Dixon Center frequently may know her from the fitness facility or pool, where she works.

Besides those activities Huda has also managed to find time to manage a fitness facility at Healthease Corporation at UGI in Valley Forge. She also helped lead Search, a spiritual retreat hosted by Campus Ministry.

Huda, a sports science major, enjoys all of her extracurricular

activities, but her ultimate obsession is playing soccer. She has played on the Cabrini team for the past three years. "Being captain of the team is memorable because I have had the chance to know a lot of great people and hopefully our friendships will carry on," Huda said when asked of her most memorable experience. She also added, "Our trip to Boston was memorable because it was quite a bonding experience."

Besides playing soccer Huda, who describes herself as "sarcastic in a humorous way, a hard worker, and addicted to playing soccer," also thinks about the future.

When talking about the future she excitedly speaks about an internship that she will have next semester at Dupont Children's Hospital in Wilmington, Del. After graduation she plans to stay in the area and eventually go on to graduate school to receive a doctorate. She hopes to one day work in a hospital for children.

After talking about her future the conversation turns back to the present. She remembers a mean-

ingful activity that she helps coordinate, Project Appalachia

"It's a great experience going down there and meeting those less fortunate," Huda said. She also added, "I have built a lot of great relationships."

With all of her extracurricul~ activities it is hard to imagine that she finds time to do anything else, but she does. Like most college students, Huda admits that besides playing soccer her absolute favorite thing to do is sleep. She also proudly admits that she loves 'Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" and that you can never go wrong with a cheese steak and cheese fries from Campus Corner

In fact when asked what she will remember in 10 years, she said, "All the memories that I have playing soccer and the late night Campus Comer and WaWa runs with my friends."

With the time clock running out, Huda leaves a piece of advice for fellow students that she has followed and has had success with. "Just do what your heart tells you to do and don't be afraid to be yourself."

photo by Anita Pirri Charlie Spencer , in his first year wffh admissions, is charged with handling lntemational and first-year students.

photo by Stacey Hanby Senior Jess Huda has been Cabrini women's soccer most valuable player for four years.

EDITORIAL Recognizing our fall sports; Recognizing our student athletes

Congratulations to the fall sports teams. Throughout the past couple of months the school has passed by and watched as all of you became collegiate athletes. We have seen you running around campus numerous times with a certain amount of pain and determination set in your faces. We have heard the echoes of your coaches' voices bouncing off of the dorm walls as they told you how you could be the very best.

Every student can be heard complaining about the tons of work that is piled into their schoolbags to be completed by the next class. But many students overlook the fact that athletes carry the same amount of workload but with an extracurricular activity to boot. The long bus rides and torn muscles and make-up tests are sacrifices that athletes are willing to give for their sport.

Hardships and setbacks are arduous but inevitable. The women's field hockey team had its assistant coach leave and a head coach who was battling cancer. Yet, we watched you practice everyday sometimes alone and sometimes with an old friend helping out as you made your way up the ladder and to the championship game. The men's soccer team battled through a rebuilding this year as the young team made its to the playoffs. The women's soccer team made it to the playoffs as well. The women's track team made it to the championship with a team who pushed each other to succeed and managed to send a runner to nationals. The men's track team won the championship with various injured runners. The tennis and volleyball teams showed that playing a sport is about working hard, friendships and the thrill that you can get out of being on a court that you love.

There is no "I" in team and Cabrini athletics demonstrate that this overused cliche is true. The tears and the smiles that a team shares are irreplaceable. The bus trips that take you away from your daily routine for a couple of days make memories that will be in your hearts forever. We salute the emotional and physical effort that you put ·into these sports that mean so much to you. We enjoy watching the games and we hope that you will keep giving us these moments of great school pride.

Do they know it's Christmas?

bling something incoherently. Some of my girlfriends gasped,' but mostly everyone ignored him and hurried on.

I hesitated. His dark face was chapped from many long nights out in the bitter cold, probably that very alley way. He wore trash bags over his frayed and rumpled clothes.

curence.

"Merry Christmas," be had said. Did he know how kind my best friend was, and if it was the middle of June he would have done the same?

The night before Thanksgiving is the biggest bar night of the year. It was going to be a great night, well some old school fun at least. Yet another night of blurry memories, glory days that came too soon.

The caravan parked the cars and the group huddled together and headed for one of the most popular bars in the city. Our biggest concern was who could get into the warmth the quickest. It was absolutely freezing outside. A girlfriend of mine donned a long black skirt, and we laughed as it got caught in a gust of wind and flew up in the air. She caught it just in time.

On our short adventure, right before we reached the safe haven of the flashing neon bar sign, a man stepped out of the shadows. Mostly everyone kept moving.

He had been lurking in an alley way. He grimaced at the light and glanced quickly to his dark comer, as if making a fast decision. The man began mum-

He began a quiet whimper, than it progressed to a wailing. My best friend immediately got out his wallet and gave the man money. I watched, taking the entire scene to heart.

My other friends laughed, yelled "sucker" and continued on their merry way to a night of careless banter and reckless abandonment. The nameless man again made some incoherent sound, but let out a cry of relief. As my friend and I turned and walked away he stared down at the money and in a hushed voice he whispered, "Merry Christmas." This soft and subtle message almost stopped me dead in my tracks. My friend pulled me along.

We did the bar thing, the socializing thing. All my highschool friends were exactly the same, parading around with similar views on life. Same scene, different year. With all the chaotic commotion I couldn't shake the moment of that oc-

This brought up the discussions we had in SEM 300 class. (Individualism and the common good) Why does the giving spirit only begin in November and end in December? Don't get me wrong. The holidays are definitely a time of reflection and an oppportunity for generosity. But the unfortunate are unfortunate all year round, not just during the month of Christmas. It is cold so many nights for that man, as we just caught a glimpse of his life as we pass on our way to our entertainment. The moral?

Help.

As humans we have a responsibility to our brothers and sisters who need us. We are their keeper.

Donate. Give. Volunteer. Have an extraordinary holiday season, and without the risk of sounding cliche, share yourself and your time, not only when the Salvation Army bell rings outside the mall, but throughout the year.

Editor in chief: Joe Holden

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News editor: Linsey Heiser

A&E editor: Shanna Lynn Fanelli

Features editor: Meghan Merkel

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Mike Bevelaqua Georgiana Rushworth

Beth Ann Conahan Jenine Ikeler

Jennifer Coots Michael A. Kazanjian

Matthew Coughlin l\ofarianneMcKim

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Jennifer Ford Julia Marie Teti

Amy Gassen Tracy Timson

Jessica Giordano Renee Tomcanin Geri Lynn Utter

Linsey Heiser Joe Holden

Meghan Merkel

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Stacy Hanby

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Fourth straight PAC title, no coverage

After picking up the November 9th issue of The Loquitur, I was absolutely amazed that there was so little attention paid to the fact the Cabrini Men's Cross-Country team won the PAC Championship. We are used to being pretty much ignored by our own school paper, but I thought that surely winning an unprecedented FOURTH straight PAC Championship would merit more space! This was the ONLY team to win a PAC Championship this fall and the winningest program of all the Cabrini fall sports in the PAC for the past decade. What do we have to do to get your attention?

I realize that the Cabrini Cross-Country team winning a PAC €hampionship is not as exciting as writing about professional athletes who are making millions of dollars and could care less if a college paper writes about them, but this is your school. These athletes who represent you

Cabrini: More responsible drinkers than Russia

by MikeButler

Perspectives Editor

When I think back on the September war between the student body and the administration, I tend to remember something that Dr. Laura Valente and Laurie KeenanMcGarvey brought up. I remember them talking about a lot of students having to go to the hospital because of alcohol poisoning. This was one of the major issues they brought up in meetings and on the radio.

Now the time has come for me to put their minds at rest with one statement which contains immutable truth: Cabrini College students who imbibe alcohol are rpore responsible drinkers than people in Russia.

How can I make such a claim? Read on.

According to a report by Reuters, over 20,000 Russians died of alcohol poisoning in the first seven months of 2000. Russian statistics cite that this is a rise of more than 43 percent from the same period last year. So whenever the administration wants to look down upon us students, we can always say that we're better than Russia.

Why have there been so many alcohol poisoning deaths in Russia? Perhaps it has something to do with the Russian government raising taxes on vodka over the past year. In response to this, people are distilling their own moonshine, just like American did during the Prohibition years. The only difference is that the Russians don't seem to know how or don't have the right tools to make moonshine. But that's not stopping people from

in a most admirable fashion deserve much more recognition. There was a preview article written last week, but it didn't really get to the heart of the matter.

These articles are often written by people who have no idea of what the sport is all about and the articles read that way. Why don't they ever go to the sources that can help and ask questions. Last spring a negative article was written about the track team. The author only spoke to people who were no longer on the team. There were many things written as fact that were wrong. No one ever bothered to talk to me about it and get the other side of the story.

In fact in my 19 years at Cabrini, we have had only ONE reporter bother to come to a track meet or crosscountry meet. I haven't spoken to a reporter from the paper in years.

There was plenty of human drama to write about. If any of your editors or reporters would have taken the time

to investigate, you could have written a very exciting and interesting piece, The women and men who train so very hard and sacrifice so much to be successful, unlike many of the spoiled and pampered pros, would have really appreciated a little praise for their heroic efforts this past week-end.

Instead their incredible accomplishments were relegated to a mere paragraph buried in the sports results column. They didn't even merit their own headline! Little wonder it is so hard for coaches to find dedicated athletes.

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brewing their own bathtub gin as Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin says that by "conservative estimates" illegal alcohol makes up 20 to 25 percent of the liquor in Russia. So practically one out of every four or five drinkers in Russia are drinking illegal moonshine.

As much as I admire the ingenuity of these Russian moonshine distillers, I must say that if you're going to brew your own alcohol make sure you have the right tools, ingredients, and instruction before you try to become the Beer Baron or the Vodka Viceroy.

So what does all this mean for us at Cabrini? For

starters, we've learned that if you make alcohol less available to people, bad things happen. We've also learned that we're not really the rampant boozehounds that people think we are. Sure, we drink and a few people get out of hand, but we're nowhere near the epidemic level that our administration thinks we are.

So to all those responsible drinkers out there, you are to be commended. For all those irresponsible drinkers that ruin our fun, there's a plane to Siberia waiting for you.

Coach Tom O'Hora Head Coach

Loquitur Dome: The Eternal Debate

Some of you may not believe this, but I am a cat person. And believe it or not, I really don't like dogs. In fact, I have a slight fear of them and I'll tell you why.

When is the last time you saw a story on the evening news about a housecat ripping a little boy's arm off or mauling a little girl? I'm willing to wager that you haven't. But dogs have been .known to do that. You will only have to fear a cat eating your children if you have a tiger or a lion as a pet, which unless you're Sigfried and Roy is damn unlikely.

This is not to say that cats are wimps. Cats are born predators. Aside from the retractable claws, the hearing of cats is amazingly good as they can accurately pinpoint the slightest sound and then attack it. Cats also have the best binocular vision of land animals, meaning that not only can they see things from far away but that their eyes can also zoom in on the subject as well. Add an excellent sense of balance that allows cats to perform wild acrobatic feats and land on their paws, you've got an animal that can take care of itself.

And taking care of itself is what a cat does best. Unlike dogs who are kiss-ups for doggie treats, cats are mostly independent creatures. Yes, they want food and attention, but more or

less they have their own agendas. And contrary to popular belief, you can teach tricks to a cat, but only if the cat wants to do them. Dogs, on the other hand, live on performing tricks for their master as if it validated their pitiful existence. If dogs were in the workplace, they'd be the cogs in the corporate machine while the cats would be up in the executive office eating Fancy Feast out of a crystal goblet.

"But '80s, dogs are useful because they can keep burglars away and can sniff for drugs," I hear you say. ''What can cats do?" Cats have been useful throughout history. On long sea voyages, ship captains would bring along a cat to kill the rats that would sneak aboard. In farms, cats would eliminate mice from the barns. And after killing their prey, cats would, and still do, bring their kill to their master, proud of their work.

In basest terms, cats are cleaner than dogs. Cats take pride in their cleanliness. Cats have litter boxes, dogs have the outside world. Who's the more civilized creature? The obvious answer is the cat.

And being more civilized and elegant than the dog is why cats lived with Egyptian royalty back in the days when Egypt was the most happening place in the world.

So, my fellow readers, the choice is obvious. Cats are sleeker, classier, more free-thinking, cleaner, and above all just plain more adorable than dogs. Look at a kitten tell me that it isn't cute. Bet you can't do it. It's plain to see that cats are the better pet, which is why felines are becoming, if they aren't already, America's most popular pet.

This week's • issue: ats vs. Dogs

Who's the better pet?

Dog-lover Amy Gassen duels with the friend off elin es Mike '80s Butler in the debut installment of Loquitur Dome: The Eternal Debate. Do you know of a heated debate that deserves attention? Write Mike '80s Butler and give him the beef. Visit the website at: www.theloquitur.com

Imagine being stranded in a foreign land- alone, wet, cold tired. Knowing that one wrong step could culminate in your body being blown up by landmines sporadically . hidden among the soggy forest. Who could sniff out the hidden booby traps? Imagine not being able to walk to the comer grocery store because you could not see. Who could lead you? Imagine not being able to track down the latest shipment of crack, enabling millions of Americans to partake in the addicting habit. Who could smell the nearest stash? The answer to these three questions is simple; your lovable pet dog. Throughout the years, dogs have truly been mans best friend. Saving over 10,000 lives in the Vietnam War, dogs also helped the armed forces by sniffing out hidden ammunition in World War II and in Operation Desert Storm. Daily, dogs assist those who are blind by guiding them around the many obstacles in their path. K9 dogs serve on the police force by sniffing out illegal drugs. A belly rub, a pat on the head, or a bone is all that is requested as payment.

Dogs flawlessly capture the crown as making the best pets. Ranging from the Purebred Golden Retriever, to the SPCA mutt, all types of dogs show unconditional love and affection.

Dogs are fun to play with and are easily entertained. A tennis ball or a Frisbee is all that is needed to keep a pet dog occupied for hours. They enjoy going on runs and walks. When you grow tired, dogs enjoy the simplicity of sitting at your feet. Their cuddly persona and simpleminded nature minus the stench of cat litter make owning a dog ideal.

Booming with youthful exuberance, dogs make the perfect childhood playmates. Dogs will play for hours in a number of activities that children enjoy. I remember fondly applying makeup to my childhood dog, Shebha. She patiently sat still as I brushed her hair and applied my mothers make-up all over her gray-blue shaggy mane. I loved her.

It is apparent that many others hold fond memories of their beloved pet dogs, too. Dogs are always cropping up in popular culture. Snoopy, the beloved dog featured in Peanuts was created by the mastermind Charles Shultz. It was not accidental that Shultz made the perseverant pet a dog. Snoopy was a great friend to Charlie Brown and all of his friends. Clifford the Big Red Dog also showed how great pet dogs are to have in the family. Even though he was massive, Clifford would partake in games of hideand-go-seek with his happy family and friend.

All in all, dogs are the pets to have. It would just be silly dancing to or warming up to a sporting event to the song, "Who let the cats out! Meow! Meow!" The great musicians have spoken and they have said, "Woof."

To find out what breed of dog personality that best suits you, log onto www.emode.com.

JV battles Delaware Technical Institute

photos by Stephanie Masucci

The man's JV basketball team gave its all against Delaware Tech, but lost the competition 84-67 on Monday, Nov. 27.

Small cross country team does big things

by Jessica Snow sports editor

The Pennsylvania Athletic League

"We did really well, a lot of teams had a lot more girls than us. Some teams had up to 20 runners. We did it with much less," senior Celena Blasucci said.

Blasucci and the women's cross country team of six runners came in third at the PAC Championship race on Saturday, Nov. 4. :--, The meet was a culmination of a steady season for the team.

"We just improved each week;' Blasucci said.

All the weeks of improvement came down to a sunny, cool day at Alvernia College, nice weather for running according to Blasucci.

The team, Blasucci, senior Lauren Dean, junior Kristin Zielinski, sophomore Andrea Dragone and first-year student Dolores Edkins were not joined in the race by first-year runner Linsey Young because she was suffering from injuries as she bas most of the season.

Dean finished the race first and each of the other women placed high in the final

rankings.

The NCAA Division ill National Race

After success at the PAC championship, Dean travelled to Spokane, Washington to repres~nt Cabrini at the NCAA Division III National race on Nov. 18. She came in 86th place.

"It was incredible, the entire town was bouncing with cross country runner, you won't find that around here," Dean said.

The course, on the Wandermere Golf Course in Spokane, was two 1800 meter loops covered in snow.

"There weren't a lot of hills, but there were a lot of turns and that is really hard," Dean said.

She explained that at that level of competition many runners have the same average times at a course, so instances like slipping on a turn make or break the race. This is also dangerous because the runners are in such large groups as they push to the finish line.

Overall Dean was happy with her performance.

"I ran a good race. If I had a little more experience on that level i could have done

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better," Dean, who's goal before the race was to place in the top 100, said. Dean had been waiting for this opportunity all season.

"PAC is fun, but even at regionals I was thinking 'I am doing this for nationals,"' Dean said.

The future of the team

"Every race Celena and I would say, 'This is,the last time we are going to run here,"' Dean said.

Dean believes the team will carry on well without these seniors, however.

"There are good runners left on this team, with some recruiting they will continue to be successful," Blasucci said.

Eagles off to playoffs

by Brian O'Connell sports commentator

The NFL season is almost over and the Philadelphia Eagles are playing like they are going to win the Super Bowl. But, I would not go that far, yet. This team is absolutely phenomenal. They are 9-4. They are in first place in the NFC east and they seem to be headed for the playoffs. Oh and did I mention the team is 5-2 on the road? They have not won that many road games in the past few years combined. And they probably won the biggest game of the season this past Sunday defeating the Redskins in Washington. This is truly a resilient team and just think, things can only get better for the birds.

The main reason for the success of this team is due to the play of star quarterback Donovan McNabb. He continues to improve each week. He is making wiser decisions and getting everyone on the team involved in the offense. He has done a great job scrambling with the ball and knows how to escape the pocket au.d avoid being tackled. He as matured a lot faster than f had ever anticipated.

Next up for the birds' success is head coach Andy Reid, who is rumored to possibly be coach of the year. I do not see why not He is largely for the restoration of this organization. Reid has become famous for

his trick plays on offense and confusing the opposition. He did it against Washington when be inserted Coy Detmer and sent McNabb to the wide receiver spot. That forced the Redskins to use a timeout. After both teams came out of their time-outs. Guess what? McNabb was back at the quarterback spot with Detmer on the bench. Note to Jeffrey Luri: do not let Andy Reid go anywhere anytime soon.

A huge credit also goes out to the defense. These guys have really stepped it up and appear to have caused much frustration for the opposing offense. Let's go back to the Redskins game. They stopped one of the best offensive teams in the NFL six times when Washington was inside the 10-yard line. Enough said.

Now it appears the team is headed for the playoffs. I know I said to expect this team in the playoffs next season, but I am glad I was wrong about that. The sooner, the better. Well, let's forget about the playoffs for now and let's worry about winning the next game. That game will be next Sunday at home versus the Tennessee Titans. This game will be a good test for the Eagles. The Titans are 9-3 and are currently riding first place in the AFC central. After that the team faces Cleveland on the road followed by a bye week and they wrap up the season at home versus the Cincinnati Bengals on Christmas Eve. Then the playoffs.

photo courtesy of Mike Repice

Lauren Dean, Andrea Dragone, Dolores Edkins, Kristin Zielinski and Celena Blasucci pose off the course before winning third place in the PAC championship meet.

FourthPAC victoryfor men's crosscountry

by Meghan Merkel Bull continued.

features editor First-year student T.J.

Twice is nice. Now double that.

Cabrini's own men's crosscountry team grasped the PAC championship title for the fourth consecutive year. It wasn't easy.

Bruzek finished 2nd overall in the five mile race, with a finishing time of 28:29 and was chosen for the 1st team all PAC selection.

Bull, the defending PAC champ, finished 3rd behind Bruzek with a time of 28:39, and was also chosen for 1st team all PAC selection.

Jones came through with a time of 29:05 completing the race with an eleventh placement, and was selected for the 2nd team all-PAC. He also helped lead the team in Bull's absence as captain.

Senior Ricky Romyn delivered his best time of 29:42, ahnost two minutes faster than he had run midseason on the same course.

place individual finish.

Injuries threw an obstacle on the road to the gold. Season setbacks were felt teamwide: senior co-captain

Jason Bull suffered from achilles tendonitis, which prevented him from competing in a total of four meets.

Junior Joe Butler and senior co-captain Ryan Jones both endured knee difficulties.

Seniors Chris Nielsen and Mike Repice both also battled back from injuries. Despite a shaky start, the team was ready for the meet.

"This was the first time in four years we were not favored to win," Bull commented.

But they did. They pushed past the favored Misericordia College, which fell to the second place slot. Marywood University came in a close third.

"This meet was probably the most competitive field in PAC cross country history,"

Repice also ran a season best, improving his time by three minutes and completing the race with a 19th placement.

Freshman Chris Wagner also finished a strong season

First-year student T.J. Bruzek, who finished second overall,

promise

need to continue its success after this season. in his first year. but the coaching staff. Eastern College Athletic

medley relay team consisting of Bull, Bruzek, Jones and an unknown member, have set their goal to win the ECAC with a time of 10:25.00.

The current record is held by Bull, Jones, Patrick Hutton and Shaun Hazlett with a time of 10:58.

"As a result of my injury I "Coach [Tom 0 1Hora] was a Conference. The distance had to reformat my goals. I strong believer and gave us attempted to train too hard support all season long, detoo soon for regionals and spite our underdog ranking." fell short of my initial sea- "We were very fortunate to son goal. My next goal is have an Olympic runner to breaking the school 1500 m help us out. Mostafa rules," record of 4:01.6, set back in Nielsen commented on the 1988," Bull commented. assistant coach, El Mostafa Jones felt support that not Nechchad, only came from the team, The team's next feat is

Cabrini students often see the team training throughout campus. It is hard to miss them. They run nearly three or four miles a day.

Cross country is a finesse sport that consists of intense desire and dedication. With a fourth straight title tucked away, these men have proven their ability and motivation to win.

"We trained really hard through injuries and doubt, and pulled together to bring home the victory," Jones concluded.

But do not expect the cold weather to keep them indoors. Track season is up next.

photo courtesy of Mike Repice Jason Bull strides toward a 3rd

photo courtesy of Mike Repice

shows the

the team will

photo courtesy of Mike Repice

Mike Repice, T.J. Bruzek, Chris Nielsen, Ryan Jones, Athletic Director John Dzik, Ricky Romyn, Jason Bull, Joe Butler, Chris Wagner and Assistant Coach El Mostafa Nechchad are shown with PAC officials.

Ahead of

pictured above the men's cross country competition begins.

pictured right Mike Repice

photo courtesy of Mike Repice