Feb. 01, 2001 issue 13 Loquitur

Dzik honored for 400th win

Coach John Dzik was honored by the college community for his 400th win on Saturday, January 9. The victorious game was played on Dec. 10, 2000 against Marymount College. Above, Dzik calls out for strong defense.

byAmyGassen sports editor

Shivering from the coldness of the air and of abandonment, malnourished felines casually make their way to a friendly residence that sits in the suburbs of Philadelphia.

Acting as a halfway house director for furry creatures, "John Dzik takes care of cats in his neighborhood that don't seem to have a home."

Leslie Danehy, assistant director of athletics said, "He loves cats."

"He's a fiery type of guy at times, but very

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caring at times," Mike Keeley, men's assistant basketball coach, said.

On Jan. 20, Dzik was honored before the tip-off of the men's basketball game against Eastern College.

He was not given a well-deserved humanitarian award for his kind-

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ness toward animals.

Instead, Dzik was honored for a coaching victory against Marymount College that took place on the Cavaliers court on Dec. 10, 2000. This victory brought Dziks coaching success to a record 400 wins.

Dzi.k was given a blue-

and-white banner that proudly displays his name along with the fact that he has captured his 400th win on the basketball court.

Currently hanging proudly in his office, the banner will eventually be put on permanent display continued on pg. 13

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Special-interest housing offered to residents

by Joe Holden editor in chief

Beginning next semester, the college will offer special-interest housing to students wanting to create a true living-learning environment.. If selected for this special form of living, students will be able to bypass the housing-selection process and be assured of a spot on campus.

The college sees now as an opportune time to offer this form of living, which has been successful at other colleges.

The new residence hall, which is set to open for the fall semester, has been set up to accommodate this living style.

Special-interest housing allows students, between 14 and 18 of them, to live in suites or clusters. The purpose of this arranged living is to help the students to serve the community through service projects. Students living in this arrangement will be expected to sponsor three programs of service to the community a semester.

Students are required to submit a variety of applications explaining their mission and goals associated with their special interests. The students are also asked to cite specific reasons why the college should allow them to live in a special-interest cluster.

"The college isn't going to tell the students what interests they should have," Dr. Laura Valente, vice president for student development, said. "We want the students to develop a mission to fit their interests."

"Not as many schools have as golden an opportunity to set up special interest-housing as we do with the new hall," Valente said. Valente wants to see the new hall's special-interest housing "bubble up from the students' interests."

To qualify for special-interest housing, students must find a little more then a dozen students willing to live in this cooperative manner.

Students must also find a faculty adviser. Faculty are required to fill out a form asking why they would be interested in helping the students with this

theme living. "Faculty are very interested in this. The residence life office ran out of interest forms for faculty," Valente said.

"There is already a Spanish-culture house interested. We have received definites from them at this point. Dr. Cindy Halpern will be serving as adviser to the Spanish-culture group."

Valente explained that since this is new to the school, anything is possible. "What makes this easy is that students don't have to go and find 40 other students with a similar interest, which would've been needed to fill a floor in Woodcrest or one of the houses. They'll only have to find between 14 and 18 students with the same interest."

The new dorm is specifically designed to allow for this type of housing. The facilities found in each suite will enable them to be co-ed. Each has two bath-

bridge academic affairs with student development.

Special-interest housing will be viewed as a major accomplishment in achieving this goal if it succeeds.

sponsibility," Eshelman, a marketing major, said. "It's part of the agreement."

by saying that its success is up to the students. "If we don't have a lot, that's fine."

rooms and its own lounge. There are a total of 11 social lounges and three study lounges in the new hall in addition to a main lounge on the first floor.

The new hall will be a dry, non-smoking building, and also subject to all of the other campus policies listed in the college handbook.

Six resident assistants will be assigned to the new hall. Valente thought that one for every suite would have been "overkill." The students living in the special-interest suites won't be treated any differently from the rest of the resident students. "The rules will remain consistent throughout," Valente said.

One of the primary goals during the search for vice president of student development was to

Valente reported that there was interest in forming an environmental-friendly group and a fine-arts group, though she said the fine arts group wanted a new piano and she was not sure if that is possible.

"Each special-interest group that's formed must give back to the community. Clubs that already exist can form into these groups," Valente said. However, she does not want to see this as an opportunity for cliques to live together. "We want to see new and fresh ideas since Cabrini hasn't done this before." She further explained that at some other schools, this form of housing was not managed well and it only allowed for student isolation. Rob Eshelman, a first-year student does not think that the students will mind the community-service aspect of special-interest housing. "This will give Cabrini a good reputation. It will teach students about re-

Valente's optimism about special-interest housing did not impress Todd Munro. ''There are a lot of athletes on campus that find themselves busy enough without having to do more community service."

Munro, a junior graphic design major and lacrosse player, think this style of living might be viewed as simply more work for busy students. "If students can't do the community service, is the college going to come down hard on students if they don't do it?"

Cindy Cimino, a junior studio art/graphic design major, echoed similar views. "I thought the whole point of having a new dorm was only to house the people that didn't fit on campus, not to have added work."

Cimino, a commuter, does not find the special interest housing enticing and would not be interested in moving on to campus.

Munro suggests that only onehalf of the new hall be devoted to special-interest housing.

Valente countered this point

Valente also pointed out that the sky's the limit. Her goal is to meet the students' needs, but warns that interested students must move quickly.

The application deadline for special-interest housing is Feb. 28. "The rest of the students can't be left hanging."

Valente wants students to know that they have to relax about the housing-selection process.

Regardless of what form of campus living is chosen, students must submit $350 by March 1 to qualify for campus housing.

The deadline for special-interest housing applications is Feb. 28. Please turn them in to the Residence Life Office

''This will give Cabrini a good reputation. It will teach students responsibility"

-Rob Eshelman, firstyear marketing student

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Dr. Laura Valente, vice president for student development, is busy drumming up interest for the new special-interest housing. This will help to bridge academic affairs with student development.

Graduateuses poetryand film to report news

by Beth Conahan a&e editor

There is an alternative journalism out there, one that seeks the truth and puts itself in dangerous situations to find it. Mary Jane Sullivan, a Cabrini alumna, has followed a path and made a journey that led her to this search.

On Thursday, January 25, Sullivan came to Cabrini to speak with English/communications majors about what it is to be an alternative journalist.

Sullivan takes a strong interest in politics, oppression and war and notices a void left by traditional journalists. "There's always a reporter telling the story and not the people," said Sullivan of traditional journalism. Sullivan has dedicated herself to telling their stories.

Through poetry and documentaries, she shows the side of the news not seen on traditional news programs. She takes you to the guerilla camp in El Salvador led by a woman in her documentary called "Maria's Story," she sneaks across the border into Sarajevo and goes to Northern Ireland with a hand.held camera when no cameras were allcwed on the streets.

In every one of these in-

stances, Sullivan is aware of the danger she was in but that was where her path had taken her.

A pilgrimage with Buddhist monks led her to Bosnia, though their pilgrimage never passed that point. Starting at Alshwich and planning to end at Hiroshima, Sullivan joined a walking tour of everything in between.

On the pilgrimage, she came across a group headed to Bosnia. "It was the craziest thing I've ever done," said Sullivan of her time in Sarajevo.

There, she came close to death. The group arrived just after midnight and Sullivan was left behind and fell in a deep trench.

She describes shells flying overhead while she lay, injured in the trench. In the morning a couple of soldiers out for a walk found her and picked her up. She made it back with her companions that next day.

She was arrested in Northern Ireland. In the early 80s, no one was permitted to shoot cameras on the streets.

Sullivan kept a handheld camera in her pocket and made the documentary "What's the Difference Between a Country and a House?"

It's not easy to find the funds for these kinds of projects. Sul-

livan takes jobs at night until she has enough money to do one of her projects. Then she leaves for several months to work on it,

and when she returns she sometimes has a job waiting. Her documentaries and poetry are important to her, with deep

roots in political issues she feels strongly about. She has a "passionate devotion to peace," said Dr. Jerome Zurek, of Sullivan.

Graduation rate depends on different factors

by Kendra Clark staff writer

Money may be sparse for many college students, but information compiled by the government shows that Cabrini students may be saving money.

According to the 1999 NCAA Rates for Division II and III schoois, Cabrini is near the top of the list with a rate of 62 percent.

The government on a six-year period compiles the graduation rates. The cohorts only include the percentage rates of first time full time students who enter the institution in the fall. The cohort, which is included in this study, represents those students who entered their institution in the fall of 1992.

According to Ray Matzelle, As-

sistant Dean for Academic Services, the government calculates over a six -year period because students may change their major, double major, or take extra courses.

When comparing Cabrini to Division II and Ill state schools one can see the differences in percentage. California University of Pennsylvania was calculated to have a percentage of 42, Lock Haven University jumped up a few points to 52 percent, where Slippery Rock increased to have a rate of 53 percent and West Chester was up to 54 percent.

In other Division II and III schools, Cabrini faired just as well against bigger names. Kutztown University averaged 47 percent, Shippensburg University moved up to 58 percent and

Millersville edged Cabrini by a couple of points with a rate of 65 percent.

When asked why Cabrini faired

"Cabrinitries hard to retaintheir students by giving them time."

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so well, Matzelle said, "Cabrini tries hard to retain their students by giving them time." He also

added, "The faculty cares about their students."

When comparing percentages to schools like Penn State University, University of Pittsburgh, and Temple University, the percentages will go up. According to Matzelle these schools are selective and require high SAT and grade point averages. Penn State averaged 80 percent, main campus, University of Pittsburgh decreased to 62 percent and Temple University was low with 42 percent.

"Some schools try harder to maintain students through activities and tutoring," Matzelle said. He also added that schools that are more select would have higher rates because students with higher SAT scores and grade point averages have success in

higher education.

When asked why the rates fluctuate between schools Matzelle said, "Some rates reduce because students transfer out, you will never see 100 percent because things come up. Some schools select only students with high SAT and grade point averages because they know how they are going to do," Matzelle said.

Matzelle also offered advice saying that the students are not the only key players in the percentages, the faculty plays a key role too. Many research schools have graduate assistants who teach classes and the students never see their professor. He also added success might have to do with the size of the school too.

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A 1972 graduate, Mary Jane Sullivan, was arrested in Ireland and faced death in Sarajevo, Bosnia, while producing film documentaries in order to let the truth be told.

Modern technology attracts professor to teach

by Kim Gomrley staff writer

Nancy Schill's desk holds stacks of colorful student papers: hand-inked logos, computer graphics and sheets of marked color blocks. She is the newest professor in one of Cabrini's newest programs, Graphic Design, which officially became a "department" this year thanks to increased student interest and higher enrollment in design courses.

Originally from central Pennsylvania, Schill joins the staff after jobs in the design departments of major companies, working from home for a while as a freelance illustrator (her work has appeared in several textbooks) and five years of

teaching at nearby Harcum College. During her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her two children, gardening and caring for her cats.

One of the main things that attracted her to Cabrini was its modern computer labs and equipment. She points out that the field of graphic design has been revolutionized by computers, but that the computer is only one of many tools that students must learn, even if it is a • greedy tool" th~t requires a lot of time and patience. New students must be "immersed in technology" as well as drawing, painting and art history. Despite the hard work, though, it is clear that her graphic design course is also fun and creative, often re-

vealing students' hidden talents. "Sometimes the kids that didn't have [a strong art background] produce the best work," Schill said.

Schill looks forward to a growing partnership between the graphic design and communications departments, and possibly future joint projects. "I didn't expect in my twenties to become a teacher" she said. After taking computer design courses at Philadelphia's Moore College in 1991, however, she found that she enjoyed the classroom setting and being part of a group. "Parents say 'I learn more from my kids than they do from me,' and I think that's also true in teaching. I learn a lot from my students."

CABRINI COLLEGE STATISTICS

{as reported in The Philadelphia Inquirer on Monday, Jan. 29)

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University of Nebraska

Student bartenders from the University of Nebraska find positives and negatives in their alternative jobs.

One of the drawbacks is the early classes. Because bars are open until 1 a.m., it is bard for the students to wake up for an 8 a.m , class. Lack of sleep and stress were also listed as negatives.

Although there are setbacks, the students who bartend would never quit their job.

Summer Spivey, a senior, loves her job because she is "getting paid to party."

The other positive aspects that the bartenders enjoy are getting to meet a lot of people, having lots of fun, making good money and making contacts.

James Madison University

Students, faculty and alumni attended a swim meet at James Madison University recently to support the men's team, one of the eight athletic teams that may soon be cut.

The swim team hoped that the large and loud crowd of spectators would help save swimming atJMU.

The alumni formed the group Save Our Sports Alumni, which has voiced support for the programs that are facing elimination, including gymnastics, tennis and volleyball.

The Board of Visitors at JMU is to make a decision on the future of the teams in late March.

University of Illinois

Because of complaints from students about instructors' ability to be proficient in English, the University of Illinois bas outlined a procedure for the complaints. All instructors must pass an English proficiency test and attend an orientation for teaching assistants. However, there are exceptions for teachers who teach foreign-language courses in their native language.

If a student has a complaint, they may go to the head of the department and the instructor may be monitored. Depending on the situation, a student may have the opportunity to change sections.

Bob Hamman, a senior in commerce, had a difficult experience with an accounting instructor. "If you can't understand it, you can't learn it," Hamman said.

Cambire.com offers new way to buy and sell textbooks

by Lauren Norton staff writer

"For the past few years, the price of textbooks has increased tremendously. Students always complain they are paying too much for textbooks," Volick Derose, creator of Cambire.com, said. Derose was studying for his master's degree in electrical engineering at Johns Hopkins University when he began the process of designing and implementing this unique website.

"Cambire.com has created a forum for college students across the United States to come together and help each other save money and exchange their textbooks," Derose said.

"As a student, I spent hundreds of dollars on textbooks that were used for a few months then put on a shelf for good, and it was with this in mind that I developed Cambire."

The purpose of Cambire.com

is to allow students to browse, search, lease, and exchange textbooks.

"Our website has many advantages," Derose said. First, it allows students to exchange textbooks among themselves, rather than buying new textbooks. Second, it allows students to donate textbooks to each other.

For students - like fist-year students - who do not have textbooks to exchange but want to buy textbooks, this website allows them to advertise what they are willing to pay for textbooks they want.

Although selling textbooks is not the main objective, this service is provided to accommodate students who are interested in gaining money.

Cambire also offers different types of exchange services suitable for students. Not only can a student post listings of textbooks, but also a listing of specific items they are searching for, such as music.

The service, of which registra-

tion is free, then provides the opportunity to match up corresponding items resulting in an exchange.

This service officially started mid-September of 2000 and has already received more than 300,000 hits in that short period of time.

For additional information on Cambire Inc. and the services they provide, you can visit their website at www. Cambire.com.

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Duke University

The administration at Duke U. is considering making it a requirement that all incoming students after 2002 own a laptop computer.

Over the next year and half, Duke's faculty will be trained on the newest technology and on the conversion to wireless. In addition, new transmitters are being installed all over campus.

The possible requirement of laptops is part of plan to use more information technology in the classroom.

The plan also calls for more online learning and the creation of an information studies program.

University of Idaho

Steven Austad, a zoology professor at the University of Idaho, believes that the first 150-year- old person is living right now. Austad is so sure that he bet $500 million dollars against good friend, S. Jay Olshansky, a Chicago researcher. Both Austad and Olshanskywill be depositing $150 in a trust fund, which will reach $500 million in the year 2150. If there is a 150year old human in 2150, the closest living relative of Austad will get the money and the same for if Olshansky if there isn't a 150-year -old human.

If there is an heir of the winner, the money will be distributed to their colleges of choice and used for scholarships.

In 1997, Austad wrote a book called, "Why We Age: What Science is Discovering About the Body's Journey Through Life."

-Linsey Heiser

TUTORING WILL NOW BE AVAILABLE EVENINGS IN THE ROOYMANS CENTER

Tutors will be available for Spanish and math Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

This new service is being offered to reach students who have trouble finding time during the day to meet with a tutor.

If you have questions, please contact Janet Shoemaker, tutorial coordinator at ext. 8567.

The Holy Spirit Library is pleased to offer AN INFORMATION LITERACY WORKSHOP FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS IN EDUCATION

Sat., Feb. 10 12-2 p.m. Workshop A 2-4 p.m. Workshop B

(Topics: Electronic Resources, ERIC database and Internet tips)

Please can the library at 610-902-8536 to register for Workshop A or B.

'Up With People' organization goes down

by Linsey Helser Japan, North America and Europe.

news editor Over 650 students involved in last year's Up With People production were notified of the suspension as they were finishing up tours in New York and France in mid-December. Also notified were 180 students selected to participate in next year's program. Another 262 worldwide employees were notified that their jobs would soon be eliminated.

The "common beat" of the drum will beat no longer. At of the end of 2000, the 35-year-old Up With People organization has suspended its current operations because of financial difficulties. The worldwide program gained over $28 million in revenue, although having over $31.5 million in expenses.

T-he decision to stop the performances was made on Wednesday, Dec. 6 by a unanimous vote of 42 board members from

The purpose of the organization was to provide a multi-cultural leadership program for youth around the world. In 2000, the students involved in the musical with

the theme of "A Common Beat" performed in over 500 cities in 24 countries and completed over 100,000 hours of community service.

Up With People made an appearance at Cabrini on Friday, Oct. 13 performing in the Dixon Center. The students involved represented the cultures of Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas. The program was well-attended and many students and faculty were impressed by the performance. Up With People helped to promote one of Cabrini's main goals: promoting cultural awareness.

Katie Mirek, a senior, got to know a member of the group, Bernie, very well while he stayed here at Cabrini. She feels sad for the members of the organization. "I would feel heartbroken. It seemed like it was a hope for them. For my host student, it was like his family."

According to chairman of the board of Up With People, Tom Badciong, the future is not over for the organization. "In order to resume regular operations, it will require significant restructuring. We will be considering all options," Badciong said.

The sun shines brightly on Walnut Street

by Chris Vesci staff writer

Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys, showing at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia through March 4, is a play that reunites two aging Vaudeville superstars. Set in the 1970s and later adapted into a successful motion picture, the Walnut's production, though at times weary and slow-moving, is blessed with an effective and likable cast.

The play opens in the cluttered apartment of the aging Willie

Clark, former member of Lewis and Clark, the great Vaudeville duo. Willie, slowly dipping into senility, is frequently visited by his nephew, Ben. While Willie hopes that Ben will bring acting opportunities (Ben complains that his uncle treats him like an agent and not a nephew), Ben seems much more concerned with his uncle's health. That is, until Ben has the idea of reuniting Wtllie with his former Vaudeville pal, Al Lewis, for a CBS special. \.Villieis instantly disgusted by the idea, since Al

retired 11 years ago from their act without Willie's consent. Also, Al has two habits that really irk Willie. First, he pokes Willie in the chest to stress his points. And furthermore, he spits showers whenever he speaks.

However, a visit by Al convinces Willie to do the special. That is, until petty squabbles and those pet peeves cause rehearsals of the duet's famous "doctor scene" to fall apart. Soon, in the face of failing health and their own selfdestruction, the duo must find a means of reconciliation.

For the most part, Simon's play is consistently funny, though some areas seem drawn out and a few running gags are a bit overplayed. (Willie continually has trouble opening his front door. It looses any trace of humor the second time.) There is not much depth to the issues at hand and the play would probably benefit from a bit more action or antics between the aging icons. There is a hilarious scene where Willie chases Al around a table with a knife, threatening to cut off his finger so it can no longer poke him. It would be nice to see more of this sort of hysteria.

A clever ending and a great cast secure the night. As Willie and Al, Irwin Charone and Michael Marcus have great chemistry. They are believable, funny and energetic, yet they manage to maintain the tiredold-man demeanor quite well. As the busty nurse in their Vaudeville doctor skit, Anne Connors is a wel-

feminist nightmares for weeks. Frank Ferrante is fine as Willie's nephew, annoying at some points, caring at others. (Ferrante also directs the play.) Finally, Joilet F. Harris is another welcome addition as Willie's feisty real nurse. (It is funny to contrast her performance with that of the Vaudevillian blonde nurse.)

These talented performers have an intricate set to romp on; it re-

calls the '70s quite well. The designers must have scoured every second-hand store in the tri-state area.

For ticket information call 215-574-3550 or visit www.wstonline.org

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Testosterone drained from halftime show

by Michael A Kazanjian a&e editor

Something just didn't seem right. There was football. There were beer commercials. There were overstuffed men on couches with chicken wing sauce accessorizing their shirts. And suddenly there was 'N Sync. There was Britney Spears. Something had gone wrong and there was nothing any of us could do abouJ it. Stomachs should have started churning when the Backstreet Boys sang our beloved National Anthem with as much gusto as a drizzle, but we stayed hopefully optimistic.

The game itself was setting up to be a bore. The Giants forgot what they were doing there and the Ravens were too busy hoping that the recent controversy surrounding Ray Lewis (who was later named MVP) would be forgotten in the midst of their big day. Never fear, halftime was approaching. Most of us use this opportunity to restock our plates or

to visit the porcelain god, but there are quite a few who rather enjoy the overblown glory that is the Super Bowl Halftime Show. And for those of us who sat around, it turned out to be a tragedy.

It didn't start off too bad. A skit featuring the always-entertaining Ben Stiller rehearsing with Aerosmith was something that a football fan could appreciate. After all, Aerosmith is a rock and roll band. Then, suddenly, the camera panned away from Tyler and Co. to the Prince's of Pop, 'N Sync. The skit ended. Cut to a birds eye view of the stadium. The lights went down, lasers and explosions lit the field and then, inevitably, the music started. But it's the music that played that had football fans up in arms. There they were.

'N Sync had taken the stage. Swaying back and forth in perfect time, grabbing their bony hips and shaking their perfectly made up heads, they put most Revlon models to shame. This isn't football, this is teenybopper fluff. After three excruci-

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ating minutes of "Bye,Bye,Bye," Aerosmith took the stage. The bad part: they played their most heartwarming, least rock song-like smash "Don't Want to Miss a Thing." Even Aerosmith sold out. Please, make it stop. Please.

usual Britney had arrived. The evening had fallen into a hole and nothing could get it out.

How did this happen? It's not fair to say that football is strictly a "mans game" but realistically far more men enjoy the game than our lovely counter- It only got worse. parts do. The sad fact is all that really The eveninghad falleninto matters is ratings. CBS knows that 13 a hole and nothing could year old girls aren't going to tune in for the big game so they need to get them to get it OUf. watch some other way. And it's very ef-

The bands joined forces; Aerosmith finishing 'N Syncs lyrics and then Aerosmith launching into "Walk This Way" with every last curly headed bubble gum boy on stage joining in. And then, the "special" guests. Mary J. Blige steps on stage warbling through the lyrics as Nellie appears from the right rapping the 20year-old words. But we hadn't seen a thing yet. She appeared out of a cloud of smoke. Scantly dressed and off key as

fective. Early rating reports say that it was one of the highest rated halftime shows to date. But die-hard football fans want something different. Give them the Rolling Stones, give them Springsteen, for chrissakes give them James Brown. Just don't give them something that makes them feel a bit more feminine during a football game. Is that too much to ask? What's on the agenda for next year, a New Kids On The Block reunion?

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Gav of the Moment:

Senior shows her special side

by Mike Bevelaqua staff writer

Jenna Mancini bas been extremely busy since attending Cabrini College. She bas been accepted into the Kappa Delta Pi education honors society and has secured a Cabrini College Achievement Scholarship. Her true passion, however, resides in teaching special education.

Mancini's sixteen-year-old sister is severely handicapped, which is a major part of the reason she calls special education her passion. She believes her sister is what inspired her to go into a career helping handicapped children.

• For the past two winters Mancini assisted a student with cerebral palsy during lunch twice a week. Though extremely busy, she found time to tutor an eighth grade student with attention deficit disorder over the past year. She also volunteers at the Bryn Mawr hospital delivering food trays and flowers to patients. These hours of devout volunteering have not gone unnoticed.

In 1999, Mancini was awarded the Scholarship for Academic Competence and Sincere Concern for Others. Also in 1999 she was bestowed a Service and Leadership Award. Both the National Service Foundation and Philadelphia Office for Mental Retardation has recognized Mancini for her 500 hours of community service. Among these honors she bas also been named one of the top 20 teen activists in the Philadelphia Archdiocese and received the Champion of Caring Award from the Memorial Commission for Six Million Jewish Martyrs.

On campus Mancini is in the student government association, Cabrini Choir,the vice-president for the Council of Exceptional Children and a retreat leader for Campus Ministry. She also donates her time as a peer educator and is a member of the Pennsylvania State Education Association. In the spring of 1999 Mancini took the opportunity to go on an Applacbia Community service trip to East Bank, West Virginia.

This West Philadelphia native bas recently been accepted to Boston University's graduate school in special education, which is extremely exciting because only 20 students are chosen. This next year will consist of teaching special education and graduate school part-time for this brig~t devoted young student.

Gearing up for rejection

by Dr. Love guest writer

I won't lie to you, I'm scared to death of three things: heights, rollercoasters and women. But I'd rather free fall out of a plane into the seat of a speeding coaster than approach a woman and say "hello." I'm not alone in this and if you say I am, then you are flat out lying. We've all been there, male or female. When it comes to approaching the opposite sex our faces automatically flash awkward smiles, we become tighter than clams and we suddenly sprout tails to hide between our legs.

You figure by now we'd be in this game to help each other out. Instead we're just out to hurt each other. Damn the opposite sex. Do they not realize the nausea, headaches, insomnia, stress and panic attacks that they put on us? And if they do, then why do we still bother trying to win them over? Because we are all fools. Plain and simple. Let the journey begin. Rejection is end-all of tortures that this world bestows upon us. You can see it in the person's face as they try to shoo you away like an annoying fly. They always smile as they stare at the ground hoping that if they pretend not to see you then you'll go away.

Then come the excuses: "I'm sorry I have a boyfriend," "I'm sorry I have gonorrhea," "I'm sorry I'm not dating at the moment," "I'm sorry you seem as if you like to dance and I have a wooden leg." All lies. Except for the gonorrhea thing. That may be true. Either way it hurts like hell. Our bodies shoot

into a re-coil and we're left just standing there with nothing to say or do feeling like we've been slammed by a truck.

That's not the hardest part though. The hardest part is when you start to come up with reasons why be/she didn't respond the way that you wanted them to to your feeble pick-up lines. Never under any circumstances use an old line like, ''Do you clean your pants with Wmdex, 'cause I can see myself in them."

It just doesn't work and word will spread like wildfire that you're a dirty, unoriginal pervert. Not a place you want to be. Maybe your hair was too messy. Maybe it's because you didn't brush your teeth. But it is absolutely never the case that they just didn't like you, if you want to retain some sanity.

So what do you do? Here's the plan. Try to have a friend nearby while you're planing your p~uit, but don't make it obvious that he or she is watching you. Develop some sort of code system. If things are going horribly wrong do something like scratch the back of your head or pat your thigh, just do something to have your lifeline sprint over and save your pitiful being.

Rejection is always tough. trust me, I speak from experience and no matter what tricks you try you '11 always end up feeling more out of place and scorned than a yellow Smurf.We're only scratching the surface here, there is so much that goes on in this "game" it'll make your head explode. But stay strong, we'll get through this together.

Freestyle Walking: an idiot's guide to fun

by MichaelA Kazanilan A&.Eeditor

Never before has an idea been so stupid. It's a wonder that a moment like this isn't enough to make the world shut down. We're talking of course about freestyle walking, the idiot's idea of a good time.

Imaginewalkingdown the street. You're minding your own business when out of nowhere someone comes running up from behind you leaps into the air, grabs bis foot and lands on the ground with the look of victory beaming across bis face. He throws his arms up in the air and screams "freestyle walking, booooo!"Chances are this has never happened to you. Feel lucky. Extremely lucky.

and than give yourself some points because youjust made yourselflook like a fool. But like most fools you had fun.

The concept of freestylewalking was developed not to long ago in high schoolballs across the country. Kids would be bouncing off lockers and teacherswould be baffled.It actually made an appearance on a 1993 episode of 20/20. Hearing Hugh Downs discuss something so ridiculous is a whole other kind of treat.

"Bernie!Bernie!"screamsa haggling reporter, ''you just beat your own world record for freestyle walking, what do you plan to do now?" '1 plan to go home, watch some TY." He's 'J\m.erica's Sweetheart."

So what's the basic idea of freestyle walking? Well it's making the best of what's around. You see a

You must be oozing with anticipation at this point. But what if freestyle walking was to take off? Instead of Tiger Woods being plastered on Wheaties boxes it was someone like Cabrini's own loser freshman Bernie. If you don't remember Bernie he appearedin issue 4 this year. Basicallyhe's an out-oftouch freshmantrying to fit in. I can rock to your left, run over,jump up see it now... on it, try spudfig yourself around

What a wonderlulworld it would be if freestyle walking was able to elevate to such a level like that It was John Lennon who said, "You may say rm a dreamer,but I'm not the only one." I think we all know what Lennon was really singing about and it wasn't world peace. Until freestyle walking takes off we're just left waiting for a savior like Bernie to arise. But don't let the waiting stop you. Next time you're strollingdown the ball and you see a box just waiting to be jumped on, seize the day, the future is waiting.

Jenna Mancini, majoring in special education, sits with Alex Rogers, a student at St. Katherine's Day School.

Traveling to Brazil

Although Brazil is famously known for its beaches, it also has many other exciting attractions. Pictured clockwise from left, sophomore Kendra Clark visits with her friend in Minas Geraus. Above is a view of the country side of the state of Minas Gerais. The last picture is a view overlooking the city of Belo Horizonte.

How President Clinton won

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No interest in specialinterest housing

The students at Cabrini College have been criticized with the accusations of being lazy, ignorant and onesided on many topics. Many are overheard saying that Cabrini is not diverse and that students are secluded to a number of cliques. An outsider may suggest that students start to diverge away from the same old "crew." Joining clubs and teams may help an individual broaden their horizons. So how will special-interest housing affect the diversity of this college?

Well let's think. If you take a group of 14-18 students who are all interested in a particular thing and put them in one area of the college, what are the odds that they will socialize with anyone else? It seems that these groups will become mini-sororities or fraternities socializing only with each other. They will walk to class together, eat together and hang out at night together. It would seem that special-interest housing goes against every diversity initiative that Cabrini has started.

Mother Cabrini helped immigrants who came from many diverse cultures and social backgrounds adjust to living in America. Cabrini College should follow that example by helping diverse people learn to live together on this campus, not by creating dormitory "ghettos" that comprise of one dominant interest. The great experience of meeting new and interesting people will be lost under the segregational system of special-interest housing.

Another topic to consider is the community service aspect. The point of community service is to help those who are less fortunate by giving of oneself in an unselfish manner. The college already forces 15 hours of community service on the junior class. How much are these students going to give of themselves if they have to donate their time to live on campus as well? The best volunteer worker is a worker who volunteers, not one who is strong-armed into doing it because their resident status depends on it. That is not teaching the virtues of community service. That is a college trying too hard to look pious.

Special-interest housing is a step back for Cabrini. It will create more cliques, isolate more students, and will turn the college's back on all the diversity initiatives it has instituted in the past. For a college that wants to be the jewel of the Mainline, this doesn't reflect that desire.

"Republicans sleep in single beds, Democrats sleep in double beds. That's why there are more Democrats."

That is how my Uncle Joe, an avowed Clinton hater, justifies the former Prez's popularity. Despite all his political (and moral) enemies, Bill Clinton was the most popular president in this country's history, judging by his approval ratings.

I'll miss the big man, for many different reasons. One is that some of my friends have taken to calling me Clinton Jr., due to supposed similarities in our styles and characters.

I choose to take that as a compliment.

The country is a hell of a lot better off after his eight years in the White House than it was before. He's pointed this out once or twice in speeches. Now, I don't think that he can rightly claim all the credit for the economy's turnaround. It's almost like me saying ''The beer drank on Thursday nights has expanded

two hundred percent during my term at Cabrini College." I may have played a role but I didn't do it all by myself.

This brings me to the bottom line of why I enjoyed the Clinton years so much: He knew how to piss people off.

Man, for all those who loved Clinton, there were a whole lot of people who really hated the guy's guts. He has been disgraced, disbarred, investigated and impeached in the past eight years by men who came after him with severe personal vendettas that transcended politics. Kenneth Starr, Newt Gingrich, Rush Limbaugh, these guys all made it their lives' purposes to bring Clinton down. And, as Clinton leaves the White House but never the public life, his enemies could be appearing on VH-l's "Where Are They Now?" Clinton knew how to make his enemies look like a bunch of jerks.

Clinton did some messed up stuff, don't get me wrong. But I think after a while we came to love him for it. "I did not inhale" could alone have brought a lesser politician down. Coming from him, it was funny, and we just looked the other way. Whitewater could have been the end, but it wasn't because: A. Nobody really understood what that was all about; B. They never proved anything; and C. It seemed like that was all Hillary's fault anyway.

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But what could have, and probably should have, brought Clinton down was his extra-marital affairs with at least three women. But we forgave him, time after time. Maybe part of the reason was because of who he fooled around with. I mean, could you find a more motley crew of women for a politician to fool around with? A lounge singer, an unattractive political ade, and an intern- and this guy was the president? At least President Kennedy had Marilyn Monroe.

But coming from Clinton, it all somehow worked. He always seemed like the coolest kid in class, the incorrigble bad boy who the girls pretended to be mad at but couldn't quite mean it. And those who tried to take him down always ended up looking like the jealous geeks, hoping to get even by being tattle-tales.

America loves a winner, and we ridicule our losers. It's been a tumultuous eight years and it was fun seeing the big guy dodge all the bullets. And, regardless of your political beliefs, one fact remains indisputable: Clinton won.

Chris Nielsen is a guest columnist for the Loquitur. He may be Clinton Jr., but he can't play the sax.

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During the Christmas break, I did a lot of 1----, thinking and brainstorming. I thought back to a previous article I had written last year about wanting the Bible to be banned. I remember people liked the article, but the problem was that no one opposed my view. I recieved no mail objecting to my desire to ban the inost important book in the faith of millions of people. I found that disheartening. Afterwards, I flipped around the television and kept hearing about the trouble in the Middle East with the Israelis and Arabs. Apparently they still can't get that whole Jews and Muslims living together thing to work yet. That's when I had an idea so radical, it could change the world for the better.

People of the world, we have to eliminate religion from our political and social lives.

Ask yourself these questions? How many wars have been started becauseof religious differences? How many atrocities in the worldhave been committed in the name of God or some othergod? How much hatred of other people has been caused because of religion? The answer to all three is '<too damnmuch." And because of all this, I am calling for the complete seperation of religion from the day-to-day functions of our lives.

To fill the void of religion, I suggest we embrace something useful: common sense. When is the last time you heard common sense being the cause of a Middle East skirmish? When was the last time you heard someone doing something extremely stupid because they were inspired by common sense? You probably haven't and never will.

Sure, religion has done a lot of good things for this world. It gives people hope. It promotes togetherness. It provides a simple guide of what's right and wrong (althoughso do 1be Berenstein Bears). But religion has a dad-erside that overshadows all of those good points. It

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promotes stupidity.

Nietzche ("God is dead") once said that it is easier to do what is moral than what is intelligent. That is why there are so many moral people in the world but so few intelligent people. And since morals come from religion, we can logically conclude that religion promotes stupidity. But if you're still not convinced, here are some examples.

In Afghanistan, a country ruled by the Taliban which brings its people the strictest Islamic laws you can get without a prescription, the government is up in arms about the frenzy the movie ''Titanic" has caused since its recent showings in the nation's capital of Kabul. Young men who have seen the movie(which is illegal in Afghanistan) are getting their hair cut like ''Titanic's" hero, Leonardo DiCaprio. This has prompted the Taliban religious police (a.k.a. The Ministry of Prevention ofVice and Promotion of Vtrtue) to start arresting barbers who cut men's hair like Leo D. I am not making this up, I swear. The Taliban is also responsible for such other laws as women not being able to have jobs or walk in public without being escorted by their husband, brother, or father. The punishment for violating those laws is a severe beating.

In Oregon, a Christian organization got a measure on the Oregon ballot called Measure Nine, which would make it illegal for Oregon public schools to teach anything concerning homosexuality or homosexuals. This is to prevent children from becoming gay, according to the Christians (or one powerful stupid Christian) lobbying for this law. If this law had passed (which it didn't) it would cost a teacher his or her job if they were to mention anything about AIDS or even Liberace for that matter. All of this because of a book that I want to ban tells Christians that gays are evil (if you're not going to heaven, where the hell are you going?

Wait, I just answered that question).

What do these examples prove? It proves that making superstition (a.k.a. religion) into laws is not very intelligent when you actually think things through. Laws against murder and stealing aren't religious ideas, they're common sense ideas. If we didn't have laws preventing murder and theft there would be complete anarchy and bedlam and the human race would have been dead way before anyone ever thought about having a holy war or inquisition.

I apologize to all those people who practice their religion and beliefs responsibly and use common sense. I have nothing against you. But those who aren't so responsible with their religion have spoiled it for all of you. It's just like in grade school. A few kids act up and the whole class gets punished. So until everyone can prove that they can practice their religion and use common sense, I call for religion to be off-limits.

Some people will say that I'm forcing a sort of religion on everyone, a religion against religion. I say that I'm solving a huge problem not only in this country, but around the world by bringing this idea forth. Sure, it throws that whole "freedom of religion" amendment out the window, but I figure that's no different to how politicians are looking to throw "freedom of speech" out the window as well. It's funny, but usually the greatest enemies of free speech tend to be people with strong religious beliefs. Don't believe me? Ask Kevin Smith about all the protestors who wanted his movie "Dogma" banned from theaters. And he's even a practicing Catholic too!

Back in days of yore I would have burned as a heretic for such an idea. Also back then they drilled holes in your skull if you had a headache and thought the world was flat.

Loquitur Dome: The Eternal Debate

lives to live independently after college, and believe it or not, beer pong will still be around. Who knows how long our parents will be around? Sneak another look at their graying hair and take a guess.

This

week's

I'd be wealthy if I had a penny for every time I was in a conversation that went something like:

•,"Oh,you're in college!"

"Why, yes I am."

"How exciting! It must be wonderful to live on campus!" "Well, actually " I prepare to say the dreaded words. "I commute."

Dead silence. It's as if the conversation comes to an abrupt halt. The smile at the other end of the discussion slowly falls to form a fine, straight line. A hand is lightly placed on my shoulder, as if consoling me and sympathizing with the notion that my college career is somehow miserable and empty, simply because I don't live on campus.

There is a rather humorous misconception that commuters secretly wish to be residents of the colleges they attend. There is even a greater misconception that commuters don't have as much fun during their college experience as residents do.

Well, my fellow Cabrinians, let me enlighten you with the truth. Driving to and from school everyday is about as much fun as eating soap, but the petty dramas of commuting can't compare to the shortcomings of living on campus.

Residents, think hard about why you left home to live on campus. Perhaps you left annoying siblings, nagging parents, ridiculous curfews, or dreamed of becoming beer pong champion. Regardless of your reasons, consider your family.

Commuters who live with their parents, rejoice! Not only have you decided not to abandon your family who has raised, fed and clothed you since birth, but you choose to spend time with them while you are able to. Residents, of course, will be unable to spend any quality time upon graduation because the 18-hour shifts they work will haul them away from them forever.

Students have the rest of their

Enough of the guilt trips. Let's think of the logic behind living on campus. Aside from the fact that residents receive happy voicemail messages alerting them of campus events, which are boring anyway, what else exists for the populace?

Well, there is a list of things. For instance; no unnecessary random rules are ever enforced on residents, ensuring unconditional freedom. Oh, I forgot about the recent regulations concerning overnight guests that have been an ongoing struggle between the college and its residents since last year.

Surely residents are receiving adequate nutrition from Cabrini's two modernized cafeterias, which produce 10 pounds of lard for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I won't mention the fact that students who miss dinner or who are up late studying starve to death since the cafeterias close exceptionally early.

Let's not overlook the other delights of being a resident. Such treats include horrific roommates who possess hygiene deficiencies and are regularly inclined to satanic-like mood swings. Fungusbreeding showers, sharing belongings, relying on the school shuttle as an escort, excessive noise pollution, claustrophobia and lack of privacy are among the luxuries.

I admit, I owe some credit to the inhabitants of Cabrini College. They learn the most important entity in life, independence. It wouldn't be fair to neglect such a huge step in one's development. Being independent can take its toll on students, especially when parents are paying for tuition, room and board, meal plans, clothing, books, car insurance, pens, pencils, monthly allowances and in some cases, credit-card balances. What a relief that living on campus educates students to fend for themselves in the ever-present rapidly changing world.

issue: Commuters vs. Residents Who has more fun?

Jennifer "The Commuter" Coots locks horns in the Loquitur Dome arena with Georgiana "The Resident" Rushworth to find out who really has it better.

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A sudden blast of music fills my room as I roll over to turn off my alarm. It is 7:45 a.m., just enough time to make it to my 8: 15 class this morning. I throw my winter clothes on, grab my books, and head out the door. As I begin my walk from the apartments towards Founder's Hall, I notice the long line of traffic from cautious drivers fearing a pile up from the icy conditions on the roads. I head up Founder's steps and realize how lucky I am to be able to wake up minutes before my class, take a short walk through the campus, and make it to my destination on time. I do not have to worry about traffic on the way to and from school, or the hassles of finding a parking spot.

However, the alarm's piercing sound rings, waking up the resting body of the commuter as he springs out of bed and squints at the clock, 6 a.m. He has no time to spare. He jumps into the shower, gets dressed, grabs a bite to eat, throws on his book bag, and flies out the door at 6:50 a.m. He needs to make it to his 8:15 a.m. class on time and anticipates the long line of traffic ahead of him. Usually it only takes a half-hour, but with the bad weather conditions, getting to class on time has been a challenge. Finally he heads up Cabrini's driveway and now has to fight for parking. Looks like it's going to be the Dixon Center parking again. He bolts out of his car and heads into his class at 8:20 a.m.

I am a resident of Cabrini College and find it to be the best way to get the real college experience. Not only do I not have the morning problems that commuters must deal with, but I also find myself to be an actual part of the Cabrini family. When I came here as a first-year student, I knew I was not very outgoing and was nervous about making friends and getting involved. Luckily my

roommates and I stuck together and we tried to get involved as best as we could.

A lot has changed on this campus with the new rules and regulations, but when things don't go our way we stick together and fight for what we want. We still manage to have fun and try to keep the Cabrini spirit alive. If everyone hated living on campus so much there wouldn't be the huge fights about housing. We would all take the extra money that is offered to us to live off campus and commute, but who wants to do that?

Residents made the right choice to live on campus because everyday I hear complaints from commuters about not feeling included on campus and never knowing what's going on. Whose fault is that? Become friends with residents and you will be a shoe in.

Dances and other events are usually held late on campus, so we can be the beer pong champions of the night and can look forward to a comfy place to crash and don't have to worry about driving home.

Of course we all do miss a good home-cooked meal, but at least food is ready to be eaten as soon as we are hungry and we don't have to worry about the messy clean up. It is not the same as sitting down and spending quality time with your family, but you have developed a new family and it is just as good, if not better. You are without the million and one questions from your family and the petty sibling rivalry some have to deal with at home.

On the other hand, if you ever get homesick, do not fret. Cell phones and e-mail make you feel like you never left home. But remember that this is a good time for you to begin the process of leaving the nest and becoming independent.

I would never give up my housing to live at home and give up the times I have had over the past two and a half years. I have made friends that I will keep for the rest of my life and most are not only friends, but are my second family and I do not know what I would have done without them.

Coach John Dzik honored for career milestone

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"This man is one hell of a guy," Dr. Antoinette Iadarola, president of !=abrini College, said. She introduced Dzik before listing his coaching accomplishments.

According to Iadarola, Dzik's accomplishments in coaching include presiding over the all-time winningest program in NCAA Division ill history, obtaining 13 conference., championships in 20 seasons, receiving recognition for Coach of the Year five times, and of capturing 19 winning seasons in 20 years.

"I actually had goose bumps when I read these," Iadarola stated about Dzik's successful career.

After Iadarola confessed to having played basketball in her youth, she handed the microphone over to Dzik. Dzik expressed his appreciation for his assistant coaches Keeley, and Joe Kelly. "I share any accomplishment I have had with basketball with these two gentleman," Dzik said. "Two of (the wins) happened when I wasn't even there," Dzik said. "I shouldn't take full credit."

Dzik is also known for his sue-

cess in serving as the athletic director for Cabrini. He is praised for bringing the athletic programs national success. Although he coached the year that the program took off, Dzik does not like to take the full credit that is often given to him. "I don't think Dr. Girard gets the credit he actually deserves for going through the process to get Cabrini into a national organization," Dzik said. "He did a lot of paper work to get the teams some respect and credibility."

Coaching teams and being honored for his accomplishments are nothing new for Dzik.

Dzik's success in coaching started at the age of 16, years before he landed his current job as director of athletics and as the men's head basketball coach. His coaching resume includes football, basketball, baseball, and golf.

Throughout college, Dzik volunteered as a coach for youth organizations. After graduation, he was honored with the award as Sportsman of the Year m Delaware County. "I was the youngest to receive the award," Dzik said.

Dzik started his journey by assistant coaching a handful of basketball teams. He became an assistant coach at Upper Darby High School before becoming an

assistant coach as St. Joseph's University. "When I was an assistant at St Joe's, my goal was to become a full time Division I basketball coach," Dzik said.

"St. Joe's staff got fired," Dzik said, "and I landed at Widener as an assistant for a year. In 1980, I got the job here at Cabrini."

Dzik considered his position at Cabrini to be another coaching experience to add to his resume before landing it big in Division I. "Somewhere along the line," Dzik said, "I realized I was very happy where I am at."

Coaching, however, was not always his passion. "I played bas-

by

Coaches Dzik, Keeley, and Kelly strategize with players in a huddle during a time out. ketball for Sharon Hill High School," Dzik said. "I scored seven points my senior year. The day the season started, I was diagnosed with mono and bedridden for six weeks."

"After I recovered," Dzik said, "I had lost so much weight and so much strength that I couldn't play."

Although he was on the injured list, Dzik played in the last game

of his senior year. "My wife, who I went to high school with, and all of my friends carried me off the court after the game because I scored a basket."

When he was given the banner, Dzik had his wife stand-up in the bleachers where she sat ready to watch the game. Smiling, Dzik thanked his wife and told her that he loved her. Fiery and caring.

Lady Cavaliers defeat Eastern rivals in close game

by Renee Di Pietro staff

writer

The Lady Cavaliers beat Eastern College 63 to 53 in their PAC game Saturday, Jan. 19. Junior Erin Crawford, the team's point guard, was the high scorer of the game with 18 points. Her team leadership is present while commanding the ball on the court. She scored her l ,OOOthcareer point earlier this month, an honor that only seven other players have accomplished in team history. Her number-one fan, senior John Amerman, refers to her as the best guard in the nation. About 125 people attended the game in the Dixon Center. The game was easily summed up as aggressive. The rivalry between the Lady Cavaliers and the Eastern Eagles was evident as players hustled up and down the court. The Lady Cavaliers led the game from the first half, but the Eagles followed closely with single digits before letting the gap widen to 10 points in the fourth quarter.

The fourth quarter is where the highs and

lows of the game took place. Despite taped knees, ankles and a knee brace, crafty plays by the Cavaliers were continually executed.

Junior Colleen Dorrian had six rebounds and six points. She refers to Saturday's game as part of the bigger picture of how their season is progressing. "I think each game it is more evident of how we are playing as a team," she said.

Every player contributed in balancing out one another's weaknesses and strengths. Junior Kendra Ryer led the team with nine rebounds and eight points.

Sophomore KatieKempton was the second high scorer for the Lady Cavaliers with 11 points and eight rebounds. Senior Gina Virelli had nine points and five rebounds.

Taryn Repici was 100 percent with all her foul shots and had eight points. Sophomore Lisa Kqira also had two out rebounds and three points.

"The two teams went after the ball aggressively throughout the whole game,"

Laura Bulley said, an spectator at the game, "the refs had their work cut out for them."

"He's a fiery type of guy at times, but very caring at times."

-Mike Keeley, assistant men's basketball coach

Joe Holden

photo by Joe Holden

Freshman Naja Rasheed goes for the fay-up as teammate Kendra Ryer gets ready for the rebound as the Lady Gav's defeat the Eastern Eagles.

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- Cavaliers ''kareem'' Eastern Eagles by 41 Points

by Gerl Lynn Utter sports editor

The Cabrini Cavaliers "kareemed" the Eastern Eagles by a whopping 41 points. Kareem Brunson, power forward, had an astounding game scoring 31points and having 13 rebounds at Saturday's game against Eastern. The Cavaliers demonstrated a sharp tenacity at the game, which allowed them to reap the benefits of yet another victory.

After attending Saturday's game, it was obvious that Cabrini has what it takes to compete in the Penna. Athletic Conference Championship on Feb.22. Due to the outstanding defense by the Cavaliers at the game against the Eagles, the Cavaliers were given numerous opportunities to score on fast-breaks. For example, a fast-break is when two people on

the same team are against one person on the opposing team in the open court trying to score. For instance, Tim Maddox, a small forward, also known as "Delicious,"

"The Cabrini Cavaliers are gradually proving that they have the talent and capability to win the Penna. Athletic Conference Championship on Feb.22nd.", said Maddox. Cabrini demonstrated excellent teamwork on Saturday's game against Eastern. Under the guidance of head coach John Dzik, the Cavaliers entered the game with intense enthusiasm and played hard defensively against the Eastern Eagles which enabled them to defeat Eastern with a final score of 90 to 49.

stole the ball off of a pass from one of Eastern's shooting guards and pushed the ball up the floor on a fast-break with power forward, Kareem Brunson. As a result, Maddox, successfully passed the ball to Brunson paving the way for a slam dunk.

Spring Exercise Class Schedule

Come out on Feb. 10 to witness the rematch between the Cavaliers and the Eagles at Eastern College beginning at 8 p.m. Even though the Eagles will have home court advantage; it has already been determined that the Cavaliers have the confidence and determination to win.

Thursday 10-11a.m. Water Exercise

12-1p.m. Step-n-Sculpt

Friday 9:30-10:30a.m. Water Exercise

10:30-11:30a.m. Water Exercise

12:30-1p.m. Beginner Step Aerobics

1-1:30p.m. Advanced Step Aerobics

Dive into spring intramurals

by Jessica Giordano

assistant a&e editor

If high-pressure competition is not your idea of fun, then maybe intramural sports is the activity for you. Intramural athletics at Cabrini allows students to play against their fellow classmates and friends in a more laid-back atmosphere than· traditional college sports.

The spring intramural season is under way,and it gives those interested many options to choose from.

Here is what is offered this season:

Squash will be played Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5 p.m. to7 p.m.

Indoor coed soccer will take place Tuesdays at 10 p.m.

On Thursday nights there is three-on-three halfcourt basketball. Sign up before Feb. 8 to join.

Pick-up volleyball will happen Sundays from 9 to 11 p.m. and is open to students, faculty and staff. There is no deadline to join.

One new feature this season is the coed swim

club that meets Tuesdays at 8 p.m. The club will do various workouts together. Colleen Poole, aquatics director, will post a workout schedule for those who want to workout independently. "The club is open to anyone and you do not have to be a great swimmer to join," Poole said. One goal of the coed swim club is to gather a group of swimmers from Cabrini to participate in open water swims across the country. These take place in various oceans and rivers.

In March, tennis, beach volleyball and Ultimate Frisbee will be added to the intramural lineup.

Chris Winkler, facility manager at the Dixon Center, believes students really enjoy intramural sports because there is not as much pressure to perform. "People enjoy the fact that it is a laid-back atmosphere, and they have a chance to have a good time with their friends," Winkler said.

If you are interested, sign up now at the Dixon Center front desk. For more information contact Winkler at 225-3909 or at dixonrec@cabrini.edu. 0

"The Cabrini Cavaliers are gradually proving that they have the talent and cap~bility to win the Penna, Athletic Conference Championship "

Tim Maddox

by Matt Holmes

Gary Goldman, guard gives the Eagles a run for their money.

Ravens Come Out on Top against Giants

Super Bowl XXXV was a victory for the only team in the NFL to be named after a famous piece of literature. The Baltimore Ravens defeated the New York Giants while the rest of the world enjoyed the second largest day of food consumption in the year.

by Jill Hindman

assistant features editor Tampa, FL, was the place to be this past weekend.

As the Budweiser Blimp floated over Raymond James Stadium, the host to Super Bowl XXXV, it had the perfect bird's-eye view of the battle between the Baltimore Ravens and the New York Giants.

The Giant's uniforms could not have been a more perfect color, because blue is how they looked after the gleaming white Ravens defeated them. The Ravens won the game 34-7.

"Even though we lost, it was a good year for New York fans. We won the World Series and made it to the Super Bowl, 11 said sophomore Kit Hillin.

The first quarter ended 7-0, and the Ravens were in the lead. Brandon Stokey, who caught a 38-yard pass from quarterback Trent Dilfer, made the first touchdown of the game. Baltimore did not let New York take the lead, not even for a second.

" I thought the Giants were going to win this one, but I was glad to see the Ravens come out on top," said junior John Ferrise. Only three wildcard teams have ever won a Super Bowl: the Raiders in 1980; the Broncos in 1997; and now the Ravens.

The Giants are huddling in hopes of gaining a last minute victory over the Ravens at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL.

"I was rooting for the Ravens because the Giants beat the Eagles in the playoffs,• said junior Colleen Lampart.

The Ravens had the strongest defense in the NFL this season.

"They only allowed 181 points scored

against them during the regular season," explained junior Todd Monro. In the third quarter Ron Dixon scored the only touchdown the Giants had in the entire game.

With 8 minutes, 45 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the Giants head coach, Jim Fossil, challenged the Raven's third touchdown made by Jamal Lewis. After referee Jerry Austin reviewed the play and deemed the touchdown valid, it was noted that this was the first rushing touchdown made by a rookie in 13 years.

With 2 minutes remaining in the game the Ravens sideline was filled with smiles, hugs and handshakes. Leading 34-7, there was no question the game was over.

At this point there was no way the Giants

could make a comeback.

The game ended with three seconds left on the clock. Fireworks went off, confetti fell from the sky and "We Are the Champions" played as the Ravens embraced one another to celebrate their victory.

Raven Ray Lewis, who had seven tackles throughout the game, was named MVP.

"He definitely deserved MVP of the game,11 agreed senior John Amerman. 11Ray Lewis is the best player in the NFL right now. 11 And the Baltimore Ravens are the best team in the NFL. They have the Vince Lombardi trophy to prove it.

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photos courtesy of Jill Hindman

"I thought the giants were going to win this one,but I was glad to see the Ravens come out on top."

John Ferrise

pictured left- Football tans who were lucky enough to attend the game

sizes and colors.

Cavaliers celebrate banner year

DD HAMPIDN

The Pennsylvania Athletic Conference was dominated by the Cavaliers and Lady Cavaliers during the 1999-2000 athletic year.

The women's lacrosse team, men's soccer team and the women's softball team made it to post-season NCAA play. Each team was awarded a banner Jan. 20, which will be displayed from the rafters of the Dixon Center.

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