Feb. 15, 2001 issue 15 Loquitur

Unsafespeed leads to on-campusaccident

by Matt Coughlin assistant news editor

A student leaving campus was in a single car accident early afternoon Tuesday.

According to Charles Schaffner, director of Public Safety, "speed and

a slightly wet road" caused the accident. The student was heading off campus down the main drive towards King of Prussia Road. Apparently, the vehicle was over into the in-bound lane on it's way off campus. The vehicle went out of con-

trol when the driver tried to correct his position. The black Volkswagen then went up on one side, then came back down and hit a tree that spun out the tail. The vehicle ended up down among the trees on the out-bound side of the roadway.

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The posted speed limit for that section of the roadway is 15 mph. Schaffner estimated the speed of the vehicle to be "in excess of 35 or 40 mph."

Public Safety will issue a citation to the student.

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lice were called in to the site of the accident and may pursue further action. Schaffner pointed out that this year the school striped the driveway to "delineate one side from the other."

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• Dance, 9 • Mass with Our Summer and Dance p.m., Grace Lady of Hope Year-Long Lessons, TBA Hall Atrium Gospel Choir, Volunteer (sponsored by 7p.m., Opportunities, WYBF-FM, Brockmann Brockmann 89.1) Chapel Chapel, 3:10 p.m.

• President's Day

• Cultural Kaleidoscope Week begins

• Movie, "Charlie's Angels," 7 p.m., WCLH

• Mass, 4:45 p.m., Brockmann Chapel

• Musician, Keith Marks, 1 p.m., Widener Center Gathering Area

photo by Matt Coughlin

Siblings Weekend offers much fun for youth

by Kate Pelusi copy editor

The presence of vugm eyes and ears quelled the usual weekend roar of debauchery on Cabrini's campus during Siblings Weekend.

Unlike some other schools that offer sibling weekends directed at older high school students, Cabrini directs the weekend's activities to the younger crowd. This g1ves Cabrini students a good opportunity to spend quality time with their younger siblings that perhaps they do not get to see often. Cabrini also encourages those students who are the youngest child in their family to invite their younger cousins.

The weekend started out with a showing of "Toy Story 2" in the Widener Center Lecture Hall. Luckily for everyone who attended, free goodie bags were distributed. After the movie, everyone headed to the Wigwam for the ice cream social.

Sophomore Amanda Cappelli said, "We are having fun and we really enjoyed the movie and the

free candy." Cappelli was visited by her 7-year old sister Audra and their cousin Morgan Brawly, who is also 7.

The goodie bags featured Chinese yo-yos and prompted several of the kids into a sword fight during the ice-cream social.

"The kids really seemed to like the sundaes," commented sophomore Brandon Lawler.

A carnival was held in the Dixon Center on Saturday and featured a moon bounce, a caricature artist, Hilby the skinny German juggler and basketball in the gym.

Disappointingly, many children were not able to get their pictures drawn by the caricature artist because of time constraints. Also, the scheduled entertainment on Saturday night from 6- 7 p.m. turned out being non-existent.

On Sunday, the kids and their older brothers and sisters went swimming and played games in the pool in the Dixon Center.

As expected, fun was had for all over Siblings Weekend. The weekend activities offered some

Siblings of Cabrini students enjoyed swimming and playing games in the Dixon Center pool on Sunday, Feb. 11. Other activities during Siblings Weekend were a slumber party, a showing of "Toy Story 2" and a carnival.

Cabrini Students an alternative to their usual weekend plans. It also offered the younger siblings an opportunity to see what

it is like for their older brothers and sisters living at college.

Audra Cappelli, Amanda Cappellis 's younger sister said,

"This is my first time at Siblings Weekend. I didn't want to come last year, but I'm glad I came this year."

Cultural Kaleidoscopemade from myriad of events

by Matt Coughlin assistant news editor

Prepare your eyes for a feast. Cultural Kaleidoscope Week is Feb. 18-23. Shirley Dixon and the office of diversity initiatives organize Cultural Kaleidoscope Week. Dixon is hoping that the week will celebrate individual and group diversity.

On Sunday, Feb. 18, the week kicks off with the African-American Music Workshop. This presentation is entitled, "The Gift of Blackness: The Contributions of African-American Music to Catholic Worship," and will be held in the Brockmann Chapel of St. Joseph.

Valerie Lee-Jeter, the director of liturgy and music at St. Vincent de Paul Church, will present the interactive workshop while Our Lady of Hope Gospel Choir, led by Tonya TaylorDorsey, will provide the entertainment. Following the workshop is an informal dinner and evening mass. The workshop begins at 3:30 p. m.

Shelley Nixon will be a featured student throughout the week. Nixon has quadriplegic cerebral palsy. She is also a junior here at Cabrini. Nixon recently published her first book, "From Where I Sit - Making My Way with Cerebral Palsy."

Donna Jo Napoli, the chair of linguistics at Swarthmore College will be reading excerpts from the book over audiotape, on Mon., Feb. 19, in the Grace Hall Board Room at 1 p. m.

Also on Monday, Nirmala Narayan, a member of the International Club will be designing temporary tattoos for students in the cafeteria from 11:30 a. m. to 2 p. m.

On Tuesday, the Floating Lotus Magic Puppet Theater presents "The Mystical Romance of Layla and Majnun" in the Grace Hall Board Room at 8 p. m.

Daniel Abdal-Hayy Moore is the solo performer in this poetic puppet show of a classic Arabic romance.

Flutist Keith Marks and his quartet of musicians perform in the Widener Center

food court at 1 p. m. on Wednesday. That evening at 8 p. m. in the Grace Hall Atrium, essayist and lecturer Nikki Giovanni, the keynote speaker for Cultural Kaleidoscope Week will be reading from her collections of poems and will speak about the junction of her life and writings. The lecture is titled "Quilting the Black-Eyed Pea."

The following day, Giovanni will host two discussion sessions on her book "Racism 101" in the Grace Hall Atrium, the first at 9:35, and the second at 10:55 a.m.

Friday, Shayla Hasic-Stamps, assistant director of residence life, will discuss the differences between her life here in the United States, and her native war-tom Bosnia, from where she fled in 1992. This will be held in the Commuter Lounge in the Widener Center from 12:10 to 1:10 p. m.

The week concludes with a presentation of the film, "School Ties" at 7 p. m. in the Grace Hall Board Room.

Cultural Kaleidoscope Week

Feb. 18-23, 2001

• Sun., Feb. 18

*African-American Music Workshop

• Mon., Feb. 19

*Exotic Temporary Tattoos

*Multiperspectives on Life A Focus on Abilities

• Tues., Feb. 20

*Adult Puppet Theater

• Wed., Feb. 21

*Keith Marks

*Princess of Poetry

• Thurs., Feb. 22

*Nikki Giovanni Confronts Racism

• Fri., Feb. 23

*From Bosnia to Cabrini: A Life's Journey *Movie, "School Ties"

photo by Linsey Heiser

Vacant director of residence life position filled

by Renee Tomcanin assistant news editor

The offices in Student Development are full once again. After two months of searching, the Director of Residence Life position has been filled.

On Feb. 26, David Carpenter will take over duties as Director of Residence Life. Those involved in selecting him are excited about his arrival.

Dr. L;mra Valente, vice president of Student Development, said that Carpenter was the number one choice of everyone involved in the search.

"We are very pleased with the choice," Valente said. "He was the all-around best candidate."

Carpenter fit all of the specifications desired. He held a master's degree in an appropriate area and had five years of previous experience in residence life. His personal qualities were also good. Valente said that he would fit well into a Catholic environment, was a leader, and interacted well with students, faculty and staff.

Most importi,.ntly, Valente liked his strong c:onvictions. He also has made a long-term commitment to the college.

Social committee plans special events for faculty, staff

by Tracy Timson staff writer

Cabrini's social committee is back and better than ever. Actually, this committee has existed at Cabrini for about 20 years but died off for a few years in the past. Just recently its members have been trying to revive it and get it back on track. For the past three or four years they have been trying to get more people involved and sponsor more events. The committee is for the faculty and staff of the college. Ruth Richardson, one of the committee's beginners, says that it is "our way of getting together". There are usually eight to ten members on this committee. This year's committee consists of Richardson, Cindy Ross, Cathy McRea, Colleen Poole, Joan Kelly, Maggie Mcguiness, Debbie Moran and Maria Small. The committee's mission according to Richardson is "to bring staff and faculty together outside of the campus community."

The social committee sponsors faculty and staff events. This semester they had the recent murder mystery program in the mansion. Last semester, they also had a raffle for the staff Christmas party where they raffled off three homemade wreaths, three baskets of cheer and one pair of tickets to

Candidates for the position had to go through many stops

one at Cabrini. An advertisement for the position was placed in the Chronicle of Higher Education. Resumes were received and then reduced to 10 semifinalists.

Valente then called each of these semifinalists personally for an interview. After this round, the field was narrowed down even further to three finalists.

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The three finalists arrived for a full day of interviews. They met with the search committee. The members were Charlie Schaffner, director of Public Safety, Steve Murphy, operations man-

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ager of facilities, Shayla HasicStamps, assistant director of Residence Life, Gina Roswell, a sophomore, and Valente.

The finalists also met with resident assistants and a panel of faculty members.

After these interviews, Carpenter was unanimously selected as the top candidate.

A welcome reception may be held in the near future to give everyone on campus a chance to meet Carpenter and welcome him to the Cabrini community.

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At 7:15 p.m. in the SGA Office

the murder mystery theatre. The winner of the tickets was Cabrini's own math professor, Bob McGee. This spring they also plan to sell Mother's Day flowers to the campus community to help raise money for future events.

They are also planning to do a few bus trips but the destinations have not been decided. Richardson states, "It usually depends on the group that is going and where they want to go." Last December they took a bus and a van, with a total of about 30 members of staff to Winterthur museum. The money made from the various fundraisers is used to help pay for these various events and allows them to sponsor more events.

Next year is the 45th anniversary of the college. Richardson said, ''The committee is trying to decide what they will do for this event." This event might include students. So even though this committee is for the staff of the college, there are times where students can be involved and have a part in the committees events.

The committee will continue to keep growing and sponsor more events. Now when you see something sponsored by the social committee, you know whom to thank for the event that's taking place.

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ANY PROBLEMS, CONCERNS AND QUESTIONS SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO THESE MEETINGS.

THE MEETINGS ARE OPEN FOR ALL STUDENTS SGA HOTLINE 610-902-8415

SGA EMAIL: CABRINISGAl@HOTMAIL.COM

''We are very pleased with the choice. (Carpenter) was the all-around best candidate."

Laura Valente, vice president of Student Development

Party to be held to celebrate lnfante's 104th

by Joe Holden editor in chief

"She's just incredible."

Lucy Traino says it all in a few simple words. She pauses and

hesitates to find words to convey the positive experience she bas bad working with Sister Ursula Infante, MSC, foundress of Cabrini College. Traino, secretary for the Cabrini Sisters

Nursing Home, works daily with Infante and the other senior sisters.

On Sunday, Infante will close the book on yet another year and turn 104.

"I don't think l'm so old. I don't feel it," Infante said. "Mentally I feel the same."

The community of sisters and friends will gather together on Sunday for the birthday celebration at the nursing home at 67th and Callowhill streets, Overbrook.

A special lunch will also be served in lnfante's honor.

Infante, standing less than five feet tall, battled to open a Catholic college for women on the Mainline of the Philadelphia suburbs. In 1957, she won the battle and the doors of Cabrini College were opened.

Infante remained president for the next ten years. She then took other appointments for the order throughout the country and returned to the college in 1984.

She was given the task of translating over a thousand of Saint Frances Cabrini's letters from Italian to English.

These days, Infante spends much of her time praying and reading.

"I mostly like to read newspapers and magazines," Infante said. The staff of the nursing home sees her time spent a little differently.

"Last Friday, Ursula went to the Imperial Inn in Chinatown for Chinese food and then to a chamber music concert at the convention center," Traino said.

"The concert didn't start until 8 p.m. People half her age have trouble going out late and here she's 104 and the concert ended after 10:30 p.m. She's out all the time. "Infante will not be expecting any sort of party or surprise for this birthday.

"She will be surprised when she sees the party," Traino said. Though 104 is no small accomplishment, Infante sees it as just another day of the year.

"It's nothing special," Infante said. "It's just another number."

Next week...

• Sister Ursula Infante has been the backbone of the Cabrini community. Read about her remarkable life and accomplishments.

• Read and see coverage from the birthday party.

San Francisco woman killed in attack by dogs

Diane Whipple, a popular lacrosse coach at St. Mary's College, was attacked on her front doorstep by two 100 plus-lb. Presa Canario dogs in late January. Over 400 mourners remembered her at a ceremony at St. Mary's.

by Linsey Helser news editor

When Diane Whipple, 33, came home from the grocery store on Jan. 26, 2001, she did not expect the creatures that awaited her. The young, popular lacrosse coach from St. Mary's College in San Francisco was brutally attacked by two dogs, which ended her abbreviated life.

Whipple was attacked by neighbors' 112 and 123-lb., Presa Canarios, a very large breed of dog. The dogs were being held by a leash, but when Whipple arrived, the leash was soon pulled out of the owner's hand and the dogs raced towards Whipple.

The Presa Canario breed is a

mix of the English mastiff dog and the Canary Island cattle dog. This type of dog is often trained to fight other dogs. The dogs, named Bane and Hera, lunged at Whipple and attacked her in the throat area. She eventually bled to death.

According to friends, Whipple was graceful and an exceptional athlete.

"She was a big sister, a friend when she needed to be, a mom, a coach," a friend of Whipple said.

Whipple played lacrosse at Penn State, where she was named the university's female athlete of the year in 1990. In 1999, she began to coach lacrosse at St. Mary's. -

The dogs belonged to San Francisco lawyers, husband and

wife, Marjorie Knoller and Robert Noel. Althougbt Knoller and Noel were not "She was a big sister, a friend when she needed to be, a mom, a coach"

may have instigated the attack. They accused Whipple of wearing a pheromone-based perfume that could have bad some scent that the dogs may have detected.

Also, they suggested that Whipple, being an athlete, may have been on steroids, which whould have the same effect on the dogs.

-a friend of Diane Whipple

known by others to hurt people, they wrote a letter to authorities after the incident that seemed to insinuate that Whipple herself

Knoller and Noel told authorities that they had rescued Bane and Hera from previous owners, who had mmistreated the dogs, but it turned out that the real owners were revealed as two men who are serving life sentences in prison.

It was later found out that the dogs bad previously killed animals such as kittens, sheep and chickens. Because of a inci-

dents with neighbors, Bane had earned the nickname "Dog of Death."

One of the men in prison, Paul Schneider, hired Knoller and Noel at one point to get the dogs back for him, who were taken away when he was put in prison. Knoller and Noel got the dogs back, but they eventually wound up living with the couple.

Police will continue to investigate Knoller and Noel and if they find that they were aware that the dogs could cause harm, they could be charged with involuntary manslaughter.

On Feb. l, at St. Mary's College, 450 people attended a memorial ceremony for Diane Whipple.

photo by Joe Holden

Sister Ursula Infante, MSC, will tum 104 on Sunday. The community of sisters will host a surprise party and a special lunch to commemorate the special day for the college's foundress.

National College and University News

Columbia University

Former Vice President Al Gore walked into the Columbia University's school of Journalism for the first time as a teacher on Tuesday.

Gore accepted the position of visiting professor in late January. Gore agreed to teach between six and eight lectures throughput the semester. The lecture was given off the record, so the students are not to talk to the media or write stories themselves on Gore's talk.

Dartmouth University

Dartmouth University had a double homicide known as the "Zantop tragedy." Two professors, Susanne and Half Zantop, were murdered this past month. Even after this tragedy Dartmouth is not worried about its security or its reputation of being a small and safe school.

Dean of students Karl Furstenberg said that Dartmouth has admitted 377 students early decision and not one of them said they were nervous.

Indiana University

The investigationof the death of Indiana freshman Seth Korona intensified when the preliminary report from the coroner said he might have died of naturalcauses.

Although indications of a blunt force trauma to the brain were revealedduringthe preliminaryautopsy, Monroe County Coroner David Tourneywill not concludethe report until he has all the results from the investigation.

A friend of Koronasaid that he reported not feelingwell after coming back from a party at Theta Chi fraternity.The people at the party will be interviewedin the investigation saidDeanof studentsRichardMcKaig. The fraternitywill be suspended pendingthe completionof the investigation.

Corporate Dining Program teaches interview etiquette

by Georgiana Rushworth staff writer

Should you order a drink during a job interview? Do you know what to do when interviewed during lunch? Hungry for a good meal? Cabrini College's Accounting Club, Business Department, Co-op and Career Services, MBNA and The Restaurant School plan to take students out for an evening to learn, "How to dine,. wine, and act fine."

Dr. John Heiberger, business administration department chair, felt a need to start The Corporate Dining Program when he discovered, through the Career Services Office, that students were worried more about their table mannerisms than conducting business.

"We want our students to be comfortable doing business and not have to worry about trying to entertain. These are important skills you have to learn and think about," Heiber~er said.

"Major companies are interviewing people with the righteducational background, but don't know how to handle themselves

socially in a dining environment," Ruby Remley, business faculty member, said.

The Corporate Dining Program, held at The Restaurant School in Philadelphia, will teach you the skills to act professionally through an interview. Students will learn what piece of silverware goes with each course, what to do when the wine is presented, which wines go best with what meal and tricks to a comfortable evening.

"We have a delicious fourcourse meal with choice of an appetizer, entree, and are served desserts from a wonderful pastry chef. We will expand our knowledge about wines and have an instructor, Phillip Pinkey, at our fingertips to describe items on the menu. He will also signal key words to look for and we will teach students how to ask questions about the menu in a sophisticated manor and still sound knowledgeable," Remley said.

Heiberger and Remley will also go over situations, such as what to do if the entire menu is in French or if your customer

Duke University

On July 21,on his 36th birthday, David Henderson received one of the best presents imaginable.

The University of Delaware's athletic director named him their new head basketball coach. Henderson, an assistant to Mike Krzyzewski, replaced Mike Brey at Delaware because he was hired at Notre Dame.

University of Minnesota

At the University of Minnesota, Garrison Keilor, an accomplished author and humorist, is teaching a course called Composition of Comedy to a classroom of over 100 students. One student said the first class consisted of the students making fun of Keilor and Keilor telling them how to make it funnier.

Keilor says comedy is for the pleasure of the reader and should be enjoyed. All the students are very happy with his class and all the students enjoy it. One student said, "It's a two and a half hour class but it feels like 15 minutes."

-John O'Donnell

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Early Childhood Education Majors

2001-2002 Academic Year

drinks too much. Students will understand how to use the restaurant management to their advantage and know that you and your clients are protected.

"Job interviews usually involve luncheons and people can tell a lot from your table manners. You are judged on your first appearance in an interview situation and you can never get a second chance to make a first impression," Remley said.

Lisa Simonetti is a junior accounting major and feels that this program will be very helpful. "I will be attending many job interviews in the near future and they are stressful enough without having to worry about what fork to use. I want to be able to handle myself professionally," Simonetti said.

The cost to attend the Corporate Dining Program is $25 and space is limited. If you are still interested, make your paid reservations as soon as possible at the Career Services Office in Grace Hall, room 160. Students are asked to dress in a professional manner and transportation will be provided.

Sponsored by the Delaware County Early Childhood Educators Association, Inc.

Criteria:

• The student should be in his/her 3rd or 4th year of undergraduate study.

• The student should be an Early childhood Education Major with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 in his/her financial a id package, listed with the Financial Aid Office

• The student should show involvement in early childhood activities

• All applicants for this award are requested to submit an essay of at least one page stating the need for financial assistance, interest in working with children and philosophy in early childhood education. This essay will be used to evaluate all candidates and must be turned in to the Financial Aid office by April 1, 2001.

If you are interested, please come by the Financial Aid Office for an application or call ext. 8420

Exclusive: new DMB album reviewed

b Michael

A Kazan ·;an a&e editor

The Dave Matthews Band ran the risk of getting stuck. Their three previous studio albums-each in its own right a dazzling musical effort- all relied heavily on the same formula. Containing elements of rock, jazz, funk and r&b, the Dave Matthews Band are hard to dislike. Catchy melodies dance in and out of structurally complex rhythms and arrangements while chart-topping singles bounce out of each album. Add to this one of the best live concert acts in recent memory and you have a band of the ages. But creatively the band was feeling stifled. On their last tour the band performed a large number of new songs all slated for release on their next album. The songs were good but the sound was very reminiscent of what we've heard before.

The band finished t~e new album with long-time producer Steve Lillywhite and set a release date for mid December 2000. Then, in a rather gutsy move, they threw the album away and started from scratch. Hiring a new producer, they re-entered the studio and in just over a week wrote and recorded 12 new tracks unlike anything they've done in the past. The Dave Matthews Band's new album Everyday is set for release on Tuesday, February 27. Getting stuck is no longer a threat.

"I Did It", the first single released from Everyday, took us by surprise. Instead of a bright acoustic guitar sweeping left to right, the track opens with a grungy, menacing electric guitar lick followed by an even grit-

tier vocal. Is this the same band? Most definitely. They just have a new attitude. From the album's opening track "So Right'' and onward Dave Matthews Band fans have something new to get used to. With not one song breaking the five-minute barrier, Everyday is full of quick rock songs and soulful ballads.

With songs like "The Space Between," "Dreams of Our Fathers" and "Sleep to Dream" the Dave Matthews Band appears to be growing up. Lyrically, this is Dave at his best. On "If I Had It All" he ponders the perfect life and if he did in fact "have it all" that there would be nothing left to live for. And on "Mother Father," a very Latin sounding track featuring none other than Carlos Santana, the singer questions the bitterness of the world that was hidden from him as a young boy.

Everyday is a much more straightforward album than we are used to hearing from this band, but that's not to say that it's dumbed down in anyway. Another appeal of the Dave Matthews Band is their high level of musicianship, and it is more than apparent on Everyday, just in a different way than found on their other albums. The most notable is that Dave Matthews traded in his trademark acoustic guitar for an electric. For some people this could be like Bob Dylan going electric. But hey, they got used to that too. The drums are brighter and "fatter" then ever before as the band has said in recent interviews and don't worry, there are plenty of shrilling violin crescendos and swelling horns to keep listeners pacified.

It will be very interesting to see how fans respond to the new sound once the album hits shelves on the 27th. Hopefully people will be able to support one of the few great bands in existence today, but as anyone in this business should know, fans are fickle. The Dave Matthews Band will start their tour of Everyday sometime in April and will be coming to Philadelphia for a rumored three shows on June 22.

The film that could steal an Oscar

by Dr. Joseph Romano guest writer

Imagine raw human power materialized in a single entity - a magical sword named by its noble martial arts master, 'Green Destiny'. Imagine the mayhem caused when the power of this sword can serve good and evil alike, depending on who is wielding it. Quite simply this is the gist of this beautiful film that tells a symbolic tale of the eternal human struggle over good and evil. While accurately billed as a martial arts film, it supercedes the usual calisthenics frenzy of this genre, and reaches for an oft-told tale of human values by simply using martial arts as the vehicle of the message.

An insightful master of martial arts, Li Mu Bai, who would rather meditate than fight, is called back for one last combative reprieve when the sword is stolen by Jen Lu, the pupil of the wicked antagonist Jade Fox. Hanging in the balance of this epic struggle is control over the young and beautiful Jen, who might convert to goodness if the real master the true and noble Li Mu can successfully defeat the evil Jade Fox.

The nobility of the human effort in confronting evil is symbolized by yet another pairing of our hero. There is genuine love between the masterful Li Mu and his lifelong colleague, a woman, Yu Shu Lein. The hero loves and is loved by Yu Shu, who is his equal in grace and beauty and fighting strength. She is a skilled and strong

woman whose soft outer beauty reflects her inner spiritual beauty. But their love for each other must remain Platonic, since the physical strength of their mutual opposition to evil is in direct proportion to their chaste and honorable love for each other.

One hopes that this handsome twosome would collapse into each other's deserving arms - but no. Evil must be fought on a plane higher than physical passions. All desires for earthly pleasures must be held in check. The chaste relationship of the two gives strength to a higher love needed to overcome evil. The inner balance and grace of the honorable spirit is dramatically and symbolically portrayed when the Hero duels with the young misguided pupil high in the trees. It is a surrealistic scene of beauty as the combatants thrust and parry high among the slender swaying boughs of the bamboo trees, as the master teaches the pupil a lesson in inner harmony and balance.

Love is given another test in a sub-plot involving the love of one nobly born for one of a lower class. The pupil, Jen - born of the upper crust and destined to an arranged marriage to a nobleman, falls in love with a young and handsome desert rat who has been scrounging out his survival with a rowdy band of lower class brigands. Love must conquer social stratification as well as personal evil.

The moral lessons are simplistically offered: Good versus evil; love and hate; truth and deception; honor and baseness; high bred and lowborn - all played out in

spectacular scenes of mountains and forests and deserts. All ritualized through the skill of the martial arts in which combatants float through the air and skim roof tops in symbolic gestures of the inner lightness of their spirits. Of course there is a final battle between good and evil. And whatever the outcome; bitter, sweet, or bittersweetwhat with all the spectacular beauty of the scenes; with all the haunting sounds of the penetrating music; and with the handsome forms of the actors; one can't help feeling that something good was witnessed.

photo taken from album cover

Fighting for the Oscar

by Matt Coughlin

Javier Bordem in "Before Night Falls," Ed assistant news editor Harris as Jackson Pollack in "Pollack" and

From one end of the Shrine Auditorium come the breastplated gladiators of Rome, led by Russell Crowe, from the other come the flying martial arts warriors of the Han Chinese Empire; the two groups will be battling it out Oscar night, March 25.

"Gladiator" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" are the two films receiving the most nominations from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. "Gladiator" was nomillated for 12 Oscars, while "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was nominated for 10. The 10 nominations for "Crouching Tiger" are the most a foreign film has received.

Geoffrey Rush as the Marquis de Sade in "Quills."

Best Director will also be a tough battle as "Gladiator" Ridley Scott, nominated for both "Gladiator" and ''Traffic" takes on Ang Lee, director of "Crouching Tiger," and Steven Soderbergh, director of "Erin Brockovich."

Julia Roberts is a strong candidate for best actress for her work in "Brockovich." Rounding out the list of best actress nominees are Laura Linney in "You Can Count on Me," Ellen Burstyn in "Requiem for a Dream," Juliette Binoche in "Chocolat" and Joan Allen in "The Contender."

Both films are nominated for best film, "Crouching Tiger" also earning an Oscar for best foreign film. It is only the third time in Oscar history that a film has been nominated for best film and best foreign film.

Joining "Gladiator" and "Crouching Tiger" are "Erin Brockovich," "Traffic" and "Chocolat."

Russell Crowe is also nominated for best

Judi Dench for "Chocolat," Marcia Gay Harden "Pollack," Kate Hudson "Almost Famous," Frances McDormand in "Almost Famous" and Julie Walters in "Billy Elliot" are the nominees for best supporting actress, while on the supporting actors side the nominees are Jeff Bridges in "Contender," Willem Dafoe in "Shadow of the Vampire," Benicio Del Toro in "Traffic," Albert Finney in "Brockovich" and Joaquin Phoenix in "Gladiactor, along with Tom Hanks in "Castaway," ator."

Best Film Best Actress Best Actor

"Gladiator" Julia Roberts Russell Crowe

"Crouching Tiger, # Hidden Dragon"

"Erin Brockovich"

Laura Linney

Ellen Burstyn

Juliette Binoche

Tom Hanks

Javier Bordem

Ed Harris

"Chocolat" Joan Allen Geoffrey Rush

"Traffic"

Surfing through the best sites online

by JessicaGiordano staff

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If you enjoy the pop-psychology culture we live in and if you like to learn more about yourself, than you might like emode.com. This website has as many quirky personality tests as former president Clinton has inappropriate pardons. Emode.com allows you to discover "what breed of dog you are," "what's your workout style," "what type of flirt are you" and many other random test categories. There is also a .fun "celebrity matchmaker quiz" where you find out who your true Hollywood love is. I am not sure if these quizzes have much value, but they are pretty fun. On this site I finally learned that I am a silly-flirtingyoga-practicing Burmese Mountain dog who wants to date John Cusack. Profound answers to profound questions.

If personality tests are not your idea of fun, than maybe you will enjoy a fun interactive game. "Guess the Dictator/Sit-Com character" (smalltime.corn/nowhere/dictator).

The game is simple: imagine yourself as a sitcom character or real-life dictator, then answer a series of yes and no

questions as if you were that person. The game's computer will almost always guess who you are. Beware: when you first play this game you might feel spooked and think you are one of the guys from "2001 a Space Odyssey." It's weird when a computer can read your mind, but don't think you can go and smash it.

Girls, you know you want to look good, and there are many Internet sites out there claiming they can help you. One that can assist us to achieve our beauteous goals is icompact.com, where real women review every beauty product imaginable. You can look up a product by brand or by category and each product is reviewed and given a rating from I to 5. I have to admit that I was addicted to this website for two days straight. Who can resist finding out which brands make the best lipstick, moisturizer and eyeshadow? And is that body glitter really worth it? You know you want to know.

And now for something a bit more serious. Ever wonder how some people seem so serene all the time? Well, maybe they work at it. One place where you can work at it too, is be1iefnet.com, a site tliat has information on

every major religion. Just when you thought the Internet was driving people apart here comes a positive use of the technology. Beliefnet.com features discussion groups on various spiritual topics, inspirational literature and basic information on many different beliefs and religions around the world. Get some guidance on meditating or solving a moral dilemma. We all need it sometimes.

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Remembering the past: Celebrating freedom

by Jill C. Hindman staff writer

Slavery is a common word that we all have heard and have some general knowledge about.

If you were to look it up in the dictionary it would read, "the state of one bound in servitude as property of a slaveholder or household. The practice of owning slaves. A mode of production in which. slaves constitute the principal work force. The condition of being subject or addicted to a specified influence. A condition of hard work and subjection" (The American Heritage College Dictionary, 3rd edition).

This is the definition of slavery by text, not reality.

February is celebrated as Black History Month.

Senior Paula Amegbe reflects on her thoughts of slavery.

"Slavery was a very unfortunate event that occurred in our history. It does not only affect me because I am a woman or even African, but because I am a human being. Taking away an individual's family, freedom and even dignity for the means of labor should never have taken place. No one has the right to hinder anyone from becoming the person that God intended them to be for their own personal gain."

The fact that any child can go to school and be granted the gift of knowledge is something that we do not give a second thought to. Any slave would have welcomed the chance to learn how to read, yet they were denied.

When one is subjected to such harsh conditions do they not question why they are here on this earth?

Do they not question their god?

You would assume that one would be compelled to drown in a pond of self-pity, but these men and women who lived as slaves fought for their freedom.

They fought for the things that we take for granted every day.

The things that we cannot touch are the greatest possessions of all. Those of which that are not tangible we hold closest to our heart. Freedom is one of these things.

In an Address to the Slaves of the United States of America, Henry Highland Garnett wrote, "SLAVERY! How much misery is comprehended in that single word. What mind is there that does not shrink from its direful effects? Unless the image of God be obliterated from the soul, all men cherish the love of liberty." Liberty.

We have a statue that represents that very word in our country. It means so much more to some than it does to others. There are those of us who have ancestors that had to fight for our liberty and then there are those of us who have always had freedom dating back to our oldest ancestors.

We will never be able to fully grasp the reality of slavery. None of us will ever know what it was like to work on a cotton field, or be driven on a plantation.

We will never know what it is like to be whipped because we asked a question.

We will not have to ever worry about being split up from our families and never see them again.

We live in a land that grants freedom to all of its citizens.

Harriet Tubman said it best. "There was one of two things I had a right to, liberty, or death; if I could not have one, I would have the other; for no man should take me alive."

'On the Spot' in Saratoga, NY

by Justine DJFilippo assistant photography editor

Improvisational comedy is a talent that 11 students on campus have embraced. "On the Spot," Cabrini's improv troop, was selected to attend the National College Comedy Festival for the third year last weekend.

Eight members of the troop traveled via Cabrini van to Saratoga, N.Y. They left Friday at 10:30a.m. for their five-to-six hour drive. Skidmore University hosted improv troops from 18 different colleges. Among the school's who attended was Cornell University, Brandeis University,and Bucknell University. Each troupe at the festival performed for 20 minutes in front of a crowd of over 300 fans. Sketch groups and school's who performed improv games gave their spectators a hilarious show. The festival ran both Friday and Saturday and each day was filled with shows clinics and parties. Here the improv troops learned new games, skits, warmups and met new people. The troupe stated that the

most exciting part of the festival was talking with students who enjoyed acting. The troupe also took advantage of the time they would be spending together.

According to Matt Holmes, "It brings the group together."They spent eight hours in a van together on Friday and the rest of the weekend eating, sleeping and breathing comedy.

Five of the members have participated in this festival before but there are many new members to the troop that have not.

Kep McDonald, from the old sketch comedy show "Kids in the Hall," was one of the actors there teaching the troops new techniques to get the crowds into their shows. He gave the improvisors tips on how to make each other look good.

The members of "On the Spot" are: seniors Toni Barrett and Lisa Finegan; juniors Matt Holmes, Tina Hadley, Stephanie Masucci and Jess Snow; sophomores Kit Dewey and Matt Coughlin; and first-year students Katie Hernson, Brian Fry and Haven McMickle.

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The lmprov Troupe, pictured above, will be performing ints Lecture Hall soon. Look for flyers for the dates.

Too extreme for Minnesota?

EDITORIAL Cabriniwake up: stop speeding

How long is it going to take drivers on this campus to realize that speeding and careless driving are two ingredients that can spell disaster? Will a fatality or two wake this campus up?

The fact is that most drivers- students, faculty and college employees do not obey the campus-wide 15-mph speed limit. The college maintains this limit in an attempt to avoid the accident that occurred on Tuesday and to keep the roadways safe for pedestrians.

Here is a suggestion to those who drive their vehicles above the campus speed limit- since you are already breaking the law, at least use some common sense. If not for your own safety, use it for the other drivers whom you share the road with.

The college invested tons of dollars and painted a white line up the main road to help drivers more clearly detect their left from their right. The main road has many sharp curved and bends. These curves and bends can be difficult to negotiate on a dry day. One should proceed with all the more caution on a rainy or snowy day.

The stone wall that straddles the roadway around the bend should be removed as a pre-cautionary measure. Not only is there not a shoulder on either side, but on the opposite side, there is a steep drop into the woods. If an accident were to occur at this bend, the driver coud sustain considerable injury due to this stone wall. Driving above the speed limit at this point on the road shows lack of responsibility for vehicle operation.

Public safety must begin issuing warnings for speeding and other moving violations to prevent roadway disasters. Giving out parking violations should not be the priority. Making sure drivers obey the limit is.

Most do not view themselves as dangerous drivers until something tragic happens. A split-second decision can make the difference between being on time for class and being pulled from a wreck in the middle of the Cabrini woods. If it is raining or snowing, know that your cars traction, SUV, minivan or sedan, is not optimal at this time. If you find yourself pinging the pedal well above 15 mph on the main road, know that you must hold yourseJf responsible for every extra mile above the limit.

Finger pointing usually occurs after an accident. The other driver is always at fault and you did not see anything. Take matters into your own hands and control your driving and speed. Next to continuing your education, it's one of the brightest decisions you can make.

I wanted Vrnce McMahon to run for president. Instead he created a football league.

The XFL started their season two weeks ago to mixed reviews and fluctuating ratings. I haven't had a chance to watch the XFL but this article isn't about McMahon's new football league. It's about their color commentator, Gov. Jesse Ventura.

It seems that Ventura has been recieving a lot of flak for being the color man on the Saturday broadcasts of the XFL on NBC. Some think that it is taking important time away from him that he could be using to help the state of Minnesota. Others think that the XFL is trashy and that a governor should not be employed in its ranks. But this article isn't about what they think. It's about what I think and I think that there is nothing wrong with Ventura announcing for the XFL

The governor of a state makes a good chunk of change in salary and benefits, but most of that is used to live the "gubernatorial

lifestyle." You think those nice suits and fancy cars come cheap? Not at all. That's why most politicians always look for ways to make an extra buck while in office. This is where politicians get in trouble with such things as tax evasion and other white-collar crimes regarding money. So instead of getting kickbacks and bribes, what did my favorite governor do? He got himself a second job. This is the one of the most honest things I've heard a politician do in a long time. Granted, I don't think Ventura is hurting for money, but at least he's not raiding pension funds and squandering tax money for his own needs. Minnesotians question whether Ventura can balance the duties of being a governor and working for the XFL, but I'd like to know this: what are the duties of a governor? I don't know and more than likely neither do most of the people concerned that Ventura won't have time for those duties. Besides, how many people can say that they know where their governor is on Saturday nights.

Half of Minnesota voters think that it is inappropriate for Ventura to be doing color commentary for the XFL. The other half either agree or are undecided. I agree with the latter half of voters. Like I said before, I haven't watched the XFL so I don't know how good a job Ventura does at color

commentary, but he has to be ten times as better as Dennis Miller.

But despite all the criticism that Ventura has received, his polls remain as strong as ever. 55 percent of Minnesota voters said that Ventura has done an "excellent" to "good" job in office. Another 28 percent rated his performance as governor as "fair." That means that 83 percent of the state believe that Ventura is doing OK. Obviously he's doing something right and his critics just can't handle it.

Some Minnesotians think that Ventura is embarrasing their state (41 percent actually). I highly disagree with that. I think he's making people take notice of Minnesota. Think about it. What is Minnesota known for? Domed stadiums? Huge amounts of snow? The TV show "Coach?" Trust me, Minnesota, Jesse Ventura can only help your state's image.

There are three points I want you to take away from this article.

1) Anyone is better than Dennis Miller when it comes to football;

2) If the worst thing your governor is doing is being a color commentator for Vince McMahon's XFL, you're in exceptionally good shape; and 3) Minnesota is lucky to have a governor as brutally honest and highly unique as Jesse Ventura.

I hope this man runs for president in 2004.

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Pop culture gets popped in the face

It seems like we digest pop culture before we even taste or swallow it. I guess that's the way life is supposed to be, but I can't help noticing what bugs me about my surroundings. Here are the top 10 most annoying things about pop culture:

10) Awards Shows--Feel like watching hours of commercials, interrupted by Hollywood stars pretending to be surprised? By the way, why is any movie with Tom Hanks automatically up for best picture now? Do you remember when Tom Hanks used to star in any old piece of junk? Remember movies like Big, Joe Versus the Volcano, The Money Pit and The Burbs?

9) AOL Instant Messenger--It's fun to talk to people who are hours away. But when someone in the next dorm instant messages you it's a little dull. Even worse is when you are instant messaged by someone in the same room.

8) Seventh Heaven--No, I'm not trying to incite the population of Woodcrest. This is just a bad, bad show. It tries very hard to be wholesome but still has a lot in common with trashy TV. Both are unrealistic and over-

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done. Each episode of Seventh Heaven has long periods of lecturing, where a character seems to actually address the camera. Remember how unbearable the end of an episode of Full House is? The lame music plays and Danny makes up with whatever member of the household he ticked off. An entire episode of Seventh Heaven is like that. It's a full hour of sap with more preaching than those church infomercials on channel 48.

7) The Hollywood "Blockbuster"--How to make a Hollywood blockbuster: Take one absurd premise, add one overrated actor and mix with special effects. Coat with cheesy title. Allow to sit in area theaters for two months before a speedy release on video. Like Martha Stewart, I already have one prepared for you. Here is the preview: "What would happen if the president was kidnapped by a gang of international terrorists and the only man that can save him is a convicted criminal? Nicholas Cage is Jack Jones in Oath of Office. Time Magazine calls it 'full of explosions.'"

6) Politically Incorrect--Want to watch a show where idiots spread libel and four people beat up on the one person with an opposing view? The worst thing is Bill Maher, who lacks humor, wit and appeal.

5) Kia--What were these idiots thinking? "Ok guys, we need a name for our car company. One that reminds people of old ladies or kittens with the sniffles." Would you be proud to say that you drive a Kia? One of the models is called a Sofia. "Yes, I'll pick you up for our blind date in about an hour. My car? Oh, it's a light blue

Kia Sofia. Hello? Hello?"

4) The King of Prussia Mall--Yes, last year I went on a tangent about the mall but this year I still hate it.

3) Internet search engines--Do you have a research project to do on Abraham Lincoln? No problem! Just go to Yahoo, Excite, Altavista, Infoseek, Lycos or Ask Jeeves (by far the most useless of all) and type in the words 'Abraham Lincoln." The results, pointlessly ranked for you (as if it helps) will no doubt be listings of pornography. And no matter what name you type in, there's always a site that somehow offers pictures of that person nude: "Abraham Lincoln nude! Click here!"

2) Temptation of the Big Brother on Survivor Island-Ok, I know it's useless to argue against such a strangely popular string of TV shows but I'll try. First of all, let's understand that networks (cable not included) don't care about interesting and enlightening shows. Fox would broadcast three hours of dog poop if it promised rosy ratings. How much longer will it be before we see a commercial that goes a bit like this: "Tune in tonight for the first episode of Multiple Murder, the new reality TV show where we put 15 people in a room with one convicted murderer and 15 types of rifles. Who will survive?" Actually, that does sound interesting

1) Cell phones--Need I say more?

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Loquitur Dome: The Eternal Debate

However, unlike the shore, it's just as spectacular in the winter. During the winter months there is nothing to do at the shore. You can't swim in the ocean, play water sports or go boating. The boardwalks feel like wind tunnels and hardly anything is open because many of the businesses close up shop for winter.

• Ah, the shore. Grab a couple of friends, bop in the car and drivt roughly two-and-a-half hours only to reach your destination and be caught in chaos. Between Memorial and Labor Days, hundreds of thousands of people flock to the shore. The boardwalks are crowded, the traffic in the streets is like Center City, Philadelphia during rush hour and the beaches are just plain dirty. Moreover, there really isn't that much to do. Yes, there are the arcades and the amusement park rides but personally, I haven't been into that since I was in high school. Of course one can stroll up and down the boardwalk, but sooner or later they're going to realize that they're surrounded by teenagers scamming for the opposite sex.

I will admit that some of the shore points aren't as bad as others. However, they get more and more crowded every year. When I go on vacation I don't like to be immersed in what I was trying to avoid and that is stress. Personally, I find spending any amount of time in lines on my vacation to be stressful and nowadays, the lines are longer than ever. Yes, Jersey shore vacationers can go boating and do water sports but you can do those same things and more in the Poconos.

Let me paint a picture for you. You and a couple of friends hop in the car and drive roughly an hour and a half and arrive in the chaos-free Pocono Mountains. You rent a cozy little cabin (for a lot less than a shore house rental) and look out your window and realize that that you're totally immersed in nature. You see deer, wild turkeys, hummingbirds and if you're lucky, maybe even a bear.

Memorial through Labor Day in the Pocono's is spectacular.

In the winter months, there is a wide array of things to do in the PocoI).o's when it's cold out. You can ski, snowboard, toboggan ride, ice skate, snowmobile, or just sit in a cozy lodge sipping hot chocolate while looking out at the beautiful scenery. There's stuff to do even if you don't like winter sports. Many of the ski resorts have indoor festivals during the winter months that have bands and exhibits.

One aspect about the Poconos that is especially great is the cost of things. Not only are room and cabin rentals inexpensive, so is most everything else. I admit, a day on the slopes can be a bit pricey but if you 're a frequent skier you can save a lot of money by owning your own skis. That way you avoid the rental price. Besides skiing, prices are reasonable. The restaurants are very affordable and the food at the ones I've been to has always been good. Not to mention, you'll never have to wait for a table.

You might say, "Well, what about the beaches, does the Poconos even have any?" The answer is yes. There are lakeside beaches and you may not be able to surf at them but they're clean and so is their water. I don't even want to imagine what's in the water at the Jersey shore. Although you can't really surf, you can do other water activities like sail and water-ski. Look, I'm not saying that the shore is the worst place in the world. I do realize there may be a couple of things the shore offers that the Pocono's doesn't, however, in comparison, I think the Pocono's is a far better vacation spot. There's so much to do all year round that it would be difficult to get bored. Overall, it's just a beautiful and fun place to go.

This week's • issue: The Poconos vs. The Jersey Shore

Which is the better place to vacation?

Jennifer "The Mountaineer"

Devereaux tangles with Tracy "High Tide" Timson for vacation superiority in this week's Loquitur Dome.

Every summer you look for a release, a way to escape all the stresses of the past semester and even the past year. A way to forget that test you failed, the fight you had with your friend, and all the arguments with the business office about your college funding. There is a way to escape. Sun, sand and the ocean all in one place. This is a place well known to those of you who hate the winter. Forget about those skis and those winter sweaters. The mountains are not where you want to be. Pack up the swimsuits and shorts and head to the shore. Flip-Flops and suntan lotion will now become your favorite possessions.

Every summer many college students, including myself, hit the road and head on the summers adventure to the beloved shore. It is a place where everyone is your friend. There are a million things to do and yet you can still find time to relax by sitting on the beach and getting a tan. It is a chance to get away from the college campus. Every night is something new. I head to the beach every summer and still every summer brings new experiences. It seems as if every time we go to the shore there are more things to do. I have met more new people at the shore than any other place in my life.

There are stores lining the boardwalk and the side streets and outlets all over the place. From boardwalk fries to cotton candy; anything you could possibly want to eat is right at your fingertips. Not to mention the world famous salt-water taffy. Of course there are things like miniature golf and if your brave you can attempt surfing. Not to mention the boat rides and tours that are available for all the tourists. Instead of being couped up in a cabin while there

is a snowstorm outside, you can be out~ide in the sun and on the water. If you're a person who likes nothing else that I have said in this article try biking or rollerblading. The list of stuff to do goes on and on.

The nightlife is just as fun. Imagine the flashing lights corning from the amusement parks and the arcades. People walking up and down the boardwalk. Laughter. The sounds of the waves crashing against the shore. The sounds of boats far away. These are all familiar sounds to me. It is a place I love. It is a place where I feel time does not exist. One day roles into another and before you know it is time to leave. I always feel like I am so relaxed when I leave our beach vacation. I could sit and just listen to these sounds and feel more at home that I do in my own house. These are sounds I have heard since I was little. I can remember when I was little and seeing the signs for the beach on the way there. I would count the different signs until we pulled into our spot. Even then it was our release. A release from the daily stresses of life in today's society. It was our perfect vacation spot.

I never could understand why people went towards cold weather for a vacation. It seems to me as if it is cold here all year long. A vacation to me is a getaway from the norm. I need a place where I can relax but not be bored at the same time. The shore has all this and more to offer. As a matter of fact I feel that sometimes it is overwhelming to see all there is to do at the beach. I think no matter what type of person you are you can find something to do. I feel as if the shore is a place for everyone, especially me. So if you're at the shore this summer, see you there.

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Xtreme new style in football

The new realm of Xtreme football has anxious fans psyched about the 10-game season. Listen to the famous Dick Butkus, director of competition, commentate the games play-byplay. See behind the scenes action of the players on the field and in the lockerooms.

by Renee DiPietro staff writer

Fireworks lined the skyline of the Las Vegas dessert before the game began Saturday, Feb. 2. The football game of the LaS'Vegas Outlaws vs the New York Hitmen marked a moment in sports history. The Xtreme Football League began and it was "one of the most eagerly anticipated inaugurations the sport world has seen in a while," football announcer Matt Vasgersian said before the game.

"To our worldwide television audience," football announcer Mike Ademle said, "on behalf of the players we want to say thank you for the privilege of competing before you tonight."

The XFL includes a whole new set of rules to the game of football that make it different from the NFL. Also the players are focused on and off the field throughout the game. The camera ventures into the locker rooms before the game and during the halftime. The physical appearance of the game looks a little different compared to the NFL as well. Announcers are featured in the stands with the fans and an enormous video board stands in the end zone. Firework displays, heart-pounding speakers and possible romantic relationships between the players and the cheerleading squad are all a part of the XFL.

"I thought it was pretty much the same as the NFL," freshman Louis Verdecchio said. "It is supposed to be so physical but the difference of a couple of rules really didn't make a difference."

The players make incredible sacrifices to play for the XFL, leaving jobs and loved ones to go to practices where no money is rewarded till this night, the beginning of Week 1 of the season. The players do not get to see a paycheck until the end of the first game of the season. They are paid according to their position in each play. If the team wins the game, the players are paid a bonus for that game. When the games get more important, like at the playoffs, a bigger bonus is added to the pay. The grand prize for winning the XFL championship game is $ 1 million dollars split between the team. Thus, let the games begin so these players can start bringing home some bacon.

Dick Butkus, director of competition,

gives an opening speech before the traditional coin toss would take place in a football game, but he describes what is about to happen.

"In the past all games get started with a coin toss," Butkus said. He looks to the sold out Las Vegas stadium and yells,

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ized jerseys than the NFL and can write whatever they want on the back.

Throughout the game little cameramen run around the field with their little helmets catching ball angles that are so close you feel you are in the game.

"I didn't like the camera angles," Andy Gradel, radio broadcasting lecturer, said. "Everything was too shaky with the hand-held cameras."

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If you think that you have seen everything that sports bas to offer than think again.

"No way, Jose." He explains how in the XFL players will have to compete for the right of who gets to possess the start of the game.

Donnie Caldwell, Hitmen player, and Jamel Williams, Outlaw player, both line up next to the ref, waiting for the whistle to blow. At the sound they charge down the field for a short distance and dive for the football that is waiting for them on the ground. Williams wins after the ball jumps out of both their arms and he runs to tackle it down a second time.

The cheerleaders go wild, and that would be the best single word to use to describe them-wild. The motorcycleVictoria Secret look has all the beer slurping men in the stadium and at home drooling. Dance moves are nonexistent but curves are very well-defined. An older man gripping his beer and his rating board with a 10 printed on it for his fantasy lady, is found leaning on the support of the railing as the fans go absolutely nuts over the introduction of the players.

The players come up to the camera and shout-outs begin as if they are on a radio show. Players yell to loved ones, friends, birthday wishes and threats not to mess with them unless harm is welcomed back. The players have more personal-

Alongside the sidelines coaches were not wearing earphones to communicate with team officials in towers like the coaches in the NFL. Communication within the XFL teams is done through yelling. Maybe that is why between the both teams the XFL was a step behind the NFL in organization. Turnovers, messy plays and careless errors hold the league back. In one play the quarterback's arm went forward but the ball went behind him without being swatted. But errors and bad plays are not going to keep audiences away. The WWF wrestler the Rock announced the future of XFL is going to be long.

"Just like everyone else in America, we are all psyched, pumped, giged and cranked," the Rock said. "So to all the coaches in the XFL, the players in the XFL, and all the fans in the XFL. just bring it, just bring it."

To check out the new XFL teams go to www.xfl.com and choose who to root for out of the Birmingham Bolts, the Chicago Enforcers, the San Francisco Demons, the Las Vegas Outlaws, the Memphis Maniax, the New York Hitmen, the Los Angeles Xtreme and the Orlando Rage.

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40,000 people applied for league and teamjobs with the XFL via XFL.com.

50,000 people applied to become actual players.

The cheerleaders of the XFL date the players.

The XFL is a new version of football that kicked off its season on Feb. 3, 2001. The XFL is jointly owned and operatedby the World Wrestling Federation Entertainment Inc. and NBC. This is now an official sport that is 100 percent competitive. The XFL was founded by Vince McMahon however NBC became a partner on March 29. The: league's eight teams will play a IO-game regular season. In the XFL, eight teams are divided into two-four team divisions. The Eastern division includes the Binningham Bolts.Chicago Enforcers,New York Hitmen,San Francisco Demons,Las Vegas Outlaws,the Memphis Maniax,the Los An• geles Xtreme and the Orlando Rage.

Each team will consist of a 38-man roster and a seven-man reserve squad. All of the XFL players have a history of playing foot• ball in the NFL, NFL Europe or Arena Football League. The players ate not allowed to be under contract with any other league.

The XFL players are definitely being paid to play. The base salary for most players is -$45,000- for a IO-gameregular season. The quarterbacks are paid a little more-$50,000-and the kicking specialist is paid the least -$35,000. Furthermore, each regular seasongame will feature a pool consisting of -$10,000- bonus to be divided among the winning team. The bonus pool for "The Big Game Al TheEnd'' will be $ 1 million.

The incentive to watch this new sport is that cameras and microphones will be placed on the players and at certain points of the field and locker rooms.

The XFLclaims that "For the first time. TV will convey football's true powerand eJJlOtions."

Anotherreasonto watch the XFL, is the cheerleaders. The league believes that the cheerleaders will play an integral role at the games. They really want the fans to get to know their names and personalities.

This new brand of football is something we have never seen before that promises fast-impact acting and player individuality.

The XFL has recently launched its official website at XFL.com. Log on and get information on ticket purchasingand XFL paraphernalia.

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Winter fun on the waterfront

by Jill C. Hindman staff writer

What winter would be complete without a little ice-skating? If you have not yet experienced the RiverRink at Penn's Landing you are missing out.

This skating arena rests on the Delaware River waterfront. As

=-- you make your rounds on the Olympic-size rink you can appreciate the skyline of the city of Brotherly Love and also get a great view of the Ben Franklin Bridge.

The Blue Cross RiverRink at Penn's Landing has moved its location. It now sits on Festival Pier, which is located at Columbus Boulevard and Spring Garden Street. The new location also offers a few extra amenities. There is an improved ice surface, a larger game room and an improved

sound system for those of you who like to bop your head to the beat as you skate.

Ice-Skating is an inexpensive way to have a good time. Skate rentals are $3. Children under four skate for free. There are different sessions for skating so be sure to call ahead.

Every Saturday night from 8:30 - 10:30 p.m. there is a live DJ. Every weekend from 12:30-5:30 p.m. there· are free children's activities. There are some treats inside the warming tent for those of you who feel the need to get toasty.

Wednesday February 28th is the End of Rink Season. From 6:009:00 p.m. everyone skates for free.

For directions or any other questions you can call 215-925RINK or you can visit their website at www.riverrink.com.

SKATING SESSIONS

Quick Facts

Skating sessions are subject to change due to inclement weather.

Gift certificates and group rates are available.

Monday-Thurs. $5

Weekends $6

Skate Rentals $3

Children Under 4-years Free

Directions:

•Take Interstate 476NORTH to Interstate 76

•Take 76 EASTtowards Center Gty, Phila.

•Take Interstate 676 EAST for approx. 1 mile

•Use Penn's Landing exit

• Make left at bottom of ramp onto Delaware Ave.NORTH

• Rink will be on right

Check out: Dixon Center's All New Exercise Video Library

To check out and view the videos you must:

• Leave keys with center employee and sign video "out"

• Staff will unlock TV /VCR from aerobic room

• After video is returned, sign video back "in"

THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT

February 21, 2001

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Will be at

Bi!;OWNIES

With Special Guest Lima Bean Riot 9pm -lam

Come out for Brownies "Sink or Swim Special"

50 cent drafts and 75 cent drinks 10-midnight

Have o chance to win Shirts and Tickets for "Philadelphia Wings College Night'' On February 24. 2001 against the Buffalo Bandits at 7:30pm at the First Union Center.

For more information on tickets coll the Wings at (215) 389-WINGS

photo courtesy of Lisa Simonetti

Pictured from left to right: Roxanna King, Lisa Simonetti and Amanda Campbell enjoy skating at the river rink.

Small indoor track team does big things

by Jessica Giordano staff writer

The indoor track season is under way and not surprisingly off to a successful start. Although the team is small, it consistently does extremely well in competitions. This season is no exception.

Last month in a meet held at Albright College both the men and the women came in third place overall.

On Feb. 3, at the Franklin and Marshall Invitational the team showed a strong presence, with Ryan Jones coming in first in the 1, 000-meter run. And if that wasn't impressive enough, Jones also beat a school record finishing the race at 2:40. He also came in fifth in the 800-meter

nior pre-med major adds that his goals are to personally make all regional for the 1, 000-meter run in the Distance Medley Relay (DMR) and for the team to make all regional in addition.

Jason Bull also did well at the Franklin and Marshall Invitational placing fourth in the 1, 500-meter run and sixth in the 1, 000-meter. Bull, a senior communications major is happy with the season thus far and says he is having his ''best season to date." Bull would also like to see the team make all regional in DMR and to personally qualify for the Eastern College Athletic Conference in March for the mile.

In the team's most recent event, the Collegiate Track Championship, held run. in New York on Feb. 11, the Cabrini "We are a small team, but we are all runners once again demonstrated strong runners," Jones says. The se-

A healthy veggie tale

by Marianne McKim assistant features editor

You can remember your mother telling you to eat your fruits and vegetables. I hope you listened because she was right and research shows why. Throughout the years of scientific research, scientists have found fantastic facts about the nutritional value of frozen fruits and vegetables. Studies show that frozen produce is as nutritious, in some cases more nutritious, than fresh produce.

According to the government's recommendation, everyday Americans should consume at least two servings of fruit and three servings of vegetables. Having five servings of fruits and vegetables a day is a diet that is high in fiber and low in fat. Fruits and vegetables are said to help prevent cancer and other chronic diseases. Fruits and vegetables are very rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C and fiber. All of these are proven

to be effective in preventing certain cancers. They also help in reducing the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.

Frozen fruits, vegetables and juices are very easy for consumers to be able to stock up on their favorite items and can be used with any meal or for any snack.

The National Cancer institute and the Produce for Better Health Foundations decided to launch a program called 5 A Day for Better Health.

According to the "Eat 5 A Day" website, the purpose of the program is to increase public awareness of the importance of eating five or more servings of fruit and vegetables every day for better health, and to provide consumers with specific information about what people should include into their daily eating rituals.

So make sure you are eating your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. They will help you live a healthier and longer life.

their excellence. Jason Bull came in sixth in the mile run, breaking a Cabrini record finishing in 4:27.52.

school record at 2: 37.01. Kristin Zielinski finished in 2:28 for the 800meter. For the men's 4 X 800 relay another Cabrini record was broken, with the team finishing at 8:23.

Thomas O'Hora, indoor track coach

T.J. Bruzek placed sixth in the 800meter finishing in 2:00.9. Colin Broderick placed in ninth place for the 500-meter finishing in 1:10.6. Ryan Jones came in third overall for the 1,000-meter, breaking his own

The team's coach of 19 years, Thomas O'Hora, commends the women and men for their self-discipline, devotion and successes this season and in the past. "They are very reliable and caring people," O'Hora says. O'Hora, who has an extremely impressive record as an international runner himself, is often frustrated as a coach that more athletes are not involved with the track team. Although the season has already started, it is not too late for those interested to get involved. "We welcome people on the team," O'Hora said.

''They are very reliable and caring people."

Intramuralsoccerscoresbig response

by Stephanie Masucci managing editor

A white and black ball made of rubber has become a unifying tool for students on campus. Actors, writers, musicians and athletes alike have come together for a common bond. This bond is a love for soccer. "I love soccer and I love indoor," said freshman Stephanie Heinz. Heinz is also a member of the women's soccer team.

The intramural-soccer teams have embraced the chance to strut their indoor-soccer

skills on the basketball court. "I love soccer and it was a good opportunity to get in shape during the winter," freshman Katie Hemson said as she wiped the sweat from her brow. Hemson is part of the Improv Troupe's team. The troupe joined the intramural tournament to give them something to do together that did not involve acting.

A lot of students commented on how they enjoyed the easy-going atmosphere. They said that there are no strict rules and everyone is out to have fun. The goalie's box has been marked with blue tape and students have been

selected to act as referees. The bleachers count as the boundaries and penalties are not permitted.

The men's and women's soccer teams each have players who are keeping in shape and refining their skills in the tournament. The rest of the teams are filled with students who are not on the organized teams at school.

The Dixon Center's intramural tournaments are available to all students who want to play a sport on a non-league team. A favorite perk that each player pointed out is that they get to play soccer but that there is no practice.

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photos by Stephanie Masucci

Every Tuesday night in the Dixon Center, Intramural soccer players compete until after midnight. It is a common bond for diverse students who love the game.