March 22, 2001 issue 19 Loquitur

Access not denied but certainly limited

by Amy Gassenand Renee Tomcanln sports editor and assistant news editor

Beep, beep, beep, beep. The alarm on your nightstand goes off incessantly at 9:30 a.m. In one sweeping motion, you throw on shoes, collect your books and check your breath.

With one minute to spare, you make a mad dash to the third floor of Founders Hall for a 9:35 literature class. You manage to sneak

in, unobserved by the professor.

Rewind to the beginning of this scenario. Imagine not being able to jump out of bed at 9:30. Instead of being able to throw on clothes and sprint up the many stairs to your classroom, you have to go around Founders, down to the first floor, wait for the elevator and then try to get yourself and your wheelchair in before the door closes. And if you have to use the bathroom before

you leave your dorm room, you have to make sure that the only accessible bathroom in the building is not in use. If you are late, everyone watches as you struggle to open the door. For sophomore April Caldwell, among others, this is a typical routine.

Caldwell has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair to get around. She faces and overcomes daily obstacles outside of the standard roadblocks faced by the average college stu-

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dent. Although Caldwell cannot get around campus by the same paths frequently taken by the average student, she breezes through the day by taking paths less traveled by.

"My first week of freshman year," Caldwell said, "I didn't know how I was going to be able to get up the hills." Caldwell came to Cabrini armed with a manual wheelchair. "I didn't know it was going to be this hilly," Caldwell said. She has since borrowed an

electric cherry red wheelchair, which when turned to the top, "rabbit," speed helps her to fly up and down the curvaceous landscape.

As part of her daily ritual, Caldwell must keep 15 minutes before each class clear because that is how long it takes her to maneuver her wheelchair through the hilly terrain to reach her classes in Founders Hall.

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Many physical obstacles are faced daily on our campus by those with disabilities. Lett: Sophomores April Caldwell and Tina Shelley approach the path to the houses. Above: Caldwell is barred from visiting first-year student Amanda Snow by the steps to Woodcrest.

Induction ceremony promotes language, culture

by Linsey Helser news editor

It was an evening full of culture and recognition. Six students were inducted in the Gamma Xi chapter of Phi Sigma Iota, Cabrini's international foreign language honor society. The ceremony was held on Friday, March 16 in Grace Hall.

The evening began in the Grace Hall Atrium with a flamenco dance presentation by Eileen Basonne, who has had 15 years of formal dance training. Basonne welcomed the audience to clap along while she demonstrated three different rhythms of flamenco. She then performed a flamenco dance that she had choreographed.

Basonne shared a little about the history of flamenco dancing and how it originated in India and evolved from "gitanos," or gypsies. "Flamenco is a way of life, a spirit, a passion, a rhythm, a fire, a spark."

After the presentation, the induction ceremony took place in the Grace Hall Board Room. Dr. Cynthia Halpern, department chair of romance languages and faculty adviser of Phi Sigma Iota, began with opening remarks. She explained that the night was to honor outstanding

The inducteesstand around the Phi Sigma Iota key from left to right junior CarolynAshton, senior Kristen Scarborough,sophomoresTaraDiTrolioand Renee DiPietroand

students in foreign language.

''This is truly a night to remember," Halpern said.

Theresa McFadden, a 1998 graduate who majored in Spanish and elementary education, gave a presentation on the value of learning a second language. McFadden currently teaches elementary-level Spanish at a school in New Jersey.

'The key for learning a foreign language is communication, not correctness. It is better to speak incorrectly than not at all," McFadden said. "We are living in one very interconnected world and learning a second language can lead to a wealth of exciting opportunities."

Also attending the ceremony was Dr. Arlene Nobel, associate

professor of foreign languages at Valley Forge Military College. Nobel gave certificates of excellence to students who excelled in her French classes.

Massimo Musumeci, instructor of Italian, also gave out certificates of excellence to several students who have taken Italian at Cabrini.

After the presentations, several

of the current members first lit a candle for a foreign language and gave a history of that language. The languages spoken about were Spanish, French, Italian, Latin, Chinese and English as a second language.

In order to be initiated into Phi Sigma Iota, students must have taken at least one upper-level language course and have a B average or better. The new inductees were senior Kristen Scarborough, juniors Carolyn Ashton and Geri Lynn Utter and sophomores Renee DiPietro and Tara DiTrolio.

The new members were inducted into the honor society and were pinned with roses, pins and ribbons by the current members.

Scarborough is honored that she was inducted into Phi Sigma Iota. "It's very motivating, inspiring and it makes me want to study even harder."

Ashton agreed with Scarborough. "It's a great honor to be inducted and it opens up more opportunities for me after I graduate."

The purpose of Phi Sigma Iota is to promote cultural diversity on campus. The honor society will have several fundraisers and programs dealing with diversity this semester on campus.

Partnershipwith Drexelaims to aid network problems

by Jenine J. Ike/er assistant photography editor

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They are changing. The previous problems with Cabrini's network may finally be resolved as soon as spring semester.

Cabrini is moving forward by arranging a partnership with Drexel University's information resources and technology division.

"Generally, it will hopefully improve service over time," Dr. Ronald Becht, vice president for professional and graduate studies, said.

Currently, the model will include two end-user support specialists, one AV/and user support. A help desk assistant, a network administrator and the

support of a senior network engineer. Filling these positions will be a mix of both Drexel and Cabrini employees. The administrative computing support position will still be a Cabrini employee.

Dr. John McIntyre has been hired full-time as the acting ITR director as the search continues for a permanent director. McIntyre has been involved in information technology for twenty years. Other open ITR support positions are being filled.

The senior desktop support specialist will plan, coordinate and implement support for computer labs and institutionally owned computers, work with network specialist and other desktop consultants to ensure delivery of high quality end user

support for a network/system administrator.

The senior desktop support specialist will also will also

services.

The analyst programmer will work with the senior desktop coordinator to configure and maintain all institutionally owned computers and assist all faculty, students and staff in using computers, network services and supported software.

tional support to those faculty interested in on-line and Web based instruction.

-Dr. Ronald Becht, vice president for professional and graduate studies work with IT support team to define standards establish policies and procedures and identify optimal ways of providing IT

The IRT department believes that Cabrini has grown quickly into a technology-intensive institution. As the college's needs continue to expand Cabrini needs to continue to grow. They feel that Drexel is one of the top leaders in network performance and with their help we will be able to provide a diverse and wide range of resources in instructional design.

While partnering with Drexel they also hope to provide addi-

No decision has been made if the ITR department will change its name, however, the department feels that a new name will probably be generated to reflect the new services offered. Becht will still continue to oversee the ITR area. He believes that this new system will be more efficient in getting students hooked up in their rooms. The department staff members claim they will be more available and visible on the premises.

There will be no interruption at this time to computing services on campus. If you need to have equipment set up in a room call Maureen Clement at 610902-8366.

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junior Geri Lynn Utter.

"Generally,it will hopefullyimprove serviceover time."

Campus accessibility shows strong and weak points

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Founders Hall, the main classroom building, gives her the choice of talcing the elevator or using the outdoor ramps to get from the different floors of the building. To enter the building, however, requires a push of the bright blue accessible button that causes the doors to automatically swing open.

"Half the time, the buttons don't work," Caldwell said. Caldwell is a communications major and spends much of her time in the new communications wing. The doors to access the entire wing are not accessible. Although they are often propped, Caldwell sometimes has to struggle with opening the door. Once in the center, she has to struggle with two more doors to get the radio station, where she is a deejay.

After classes, Caldwell likes to go to the gym to work out. The Dixon Center, built three years ago, contains many accessible features. The accessible buttons, when hit, cause the main doors to open for over 15 seconds. If Caldwell chooses to use the weight room located on the second floor, there is an elevator that will take her up to that floor. If Caldwell is in the mood for swimming, a ramp that runs down one side of the pool on a steady incline contains

ample room for her wheelchair to pass by. No matter where she chooses to work out, both floors are equipped with accessible bathrooms and water fountains. However, when Caldwell needs to do some work in the college's older buildings, she has more difficulties. Many of the buildings are not designed with the disabled person in mind. The Mansion, for instance, has only one accessible entrance and no other features that would help Caldwell maneuver around the building. If she wants to make an appointment with her adviser, whose office is on the second floor, they have to arrange to meet elsewhere because there is no elevator or ramp for her to get upstairs. The library does have an elevator and wide aisle, so she can use the facility. However, there is still more that can be done.

The main reason why older buildings like the Mansion and Woodcrest are not very accessible is very simple. There were no standards that had to be followed in the construction of these buildings. It has only been since 1992 that the Americans with Disabilities Act has called for these changes. The school has complied with these standards in the Cabrini Apartment Complex, Dixon Center and the new dorm. Renovations to main buildings have also benefited those with disabilities.

According to Mike Caranfa, chief

facilities officer, the elevator at the end of Founders Hall is among those improvements. Installations of new automatic door openers in the radio station and Xavier were also completed over the past few weeks. Facilities also is considering many other improvements that could be done.

proposed, according to Caranfa. Improvements to the elevators in the Apartment Complex and the new dorm are also in development.

In addition to physical repairs and improvements, students with disabilities have a large support staff behind them. Andrea Maneval, coordinator of Disability Support Services, expressed that there are a lot of people who are involved. "I think you'll find in support services we're much larger than many other schools," Maneval said.

April Caldwell, sophomore

Unfortunately, not every problem can easily be solved. Caranfa is limited in the money he can work with, and a committee must approve the project. "There are grants we have received in the past for accessibility items," he said. But many times these repairs cost much more than grants will provide for and the rest comes out of the maintenance budget. The decision to equip the radio station door was difficult from a financial standpoint. It cost $4,000 to complete. However, running the risk of having someone stuck in that room after hours was too great. "After looking at it from that point of view, we decided to do it," Caranfa said.

After the new dorm is finished a path around Woodcrest and the new dorm to Residential Avenue is

Fast Facts about CP

byAprlfCaldwell guest writer

Public Safety also offers to assist those who need their help getting around campus. They are strict in ticketing those who park in handicapped spaces. "\Ve do ticket if there are not placards in the cars," Charles Schaffner, director of Public Safety, said.

Schaffner also said that cars parked on the grass by the Widener Center would not be ticketed if there were not ten consecutive spots in Dixon Center, unless they are parked in handicapped spaces or at the end of rows.

David Carpenter, director of Residence Life, along with Caranfa, Schaffner and Maneval, all understand the need for accessibility on campus for all students.

Voicing her appreciation for herself and for others, Caldwell said, "People are good about helping, but I'd rather do it myself." With new renovations and the upkeep of current renovations, Caldwell will be able to continue to do just that.

Cerebral Palsy,commonly known as CP, is a non-progressive condition resulting from brain damage(sometimesresulting in the deprivation of oxygen) occurring before, duringor after birth. Cerebral Palsy is the inability to control the muscles of the body.The location and servility of the damage will determine how much the personwill be affected. CP can affect a person's motor skills and the abiliJ:yto see, hear and even communicate. Some symptoms of Cerebral Palsy can include:

l. The retention of over reaction to stimuli that is commonly found in infants

2. Muscular weakness

3. Abnormal or awkward positions (if left uncorrected) can lead to skeletal problems

4. Poor muscular control and lack of coordination

5. Seizuresor muscle spasms

6. Trouble in interpreting senseperceptions

7. Difficultyin chewing and swallowing

8. VISionand hearingproblems

An infant with CP could have a variety of these symptoms.Although the infanthad complica• tionsat birth.it maketake a couple of years to make a formaldiagnoses.Mostinfantsare diagnosedby the age of five.

photo by Justine DiFilippo

The pool in the Dixon Center has an accessible ramp entering the pool large enough to fit a standard-size wheelchair.

photo by Justine DiFilippo

Sophomore April Caldwell travels from the Dixon Center to the library. There are no outside paths or sidewalks for her to travel on so she must use the side of the road.

"People are good about helping, but I'd rather do it myself."

CEO Tierney's career has 'taken a lot of turns'

by Stephanie Masucci managing editor

Entrepreneur, president and chief executive officer of The Tierney Group, Brian Tierney, left his busy office in Center City, Philadelphia to address Cabrini listeners. When an outsider talces a look at Tierney and notes that he is the founder of the largest communications firm in the MidAtlantic region, they may think that Tierney always knew what he \vanted to be. This is not true.

"My career has talcen a lot of turns," Tierney said, looking at an auditorium filled with communications majors.

Tierney graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in political science. Unfocused, he thought he might want to be a lawyer. He enrolled in Widener University's law school because of his interest in politics. Knowing that he had a passion for communications, he decided to work in public relations until he received a law degree.

While taking classes at night, Tierney married and became the father of a baby boy. In 1984, one year after starting law school, he started his first public relations business on his credit card. He maxed out his card after buying the necessities: a chair, a desk, and a cabinet. After receiving his law degree, Tierney decided that he would continue in the communications field. He never prac-

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ticed law, however, he feels that this degree helps him to advise clients with problems that can arise in the corporate world.

In 1989, he and three other people started a company, which eventually became The Tierney Group. He mortgaged his house and put everything on the line to see it to fruition. A willingness to succeed is one of Tierney's "five fundamentals in communications." The other four are confidence, inquisitiveness, values and

passion.

To become an entrepreneur, Tierney believes that an individual must want to work hard and do everything in their power to achieve that dream. Confidence is something that many individuals lack, but it is advantageous to dig deep within oneself and find what is inside.

"It is important to stay ahead of cultural trends," Tierney said. This is a tip that Tierney feels is an essential quality for anyone

working in the realm of communications. Reading magazines that might not necessarily be of interest to everyone, or watching a program that is not on the Thursday night line-up, is one way to be ahead of what people are into.

He admitted that before recently he had not watched an episode of the HBO action drama "The Sopranos." However, he knew that it was a show that was a "cultural trend" so he wanted to

witness first-hand what all the hype was about. He is now an avid fan.

According to Tierney, having good values and a passion for one's chosen career will help individuals succeed in their profession. Tierney loves his job and feels that the best part of his job is the "biography part." By that, Tierney means he has met celebrities, athletes and many other people that have contributed to who he is today. The Tierney Group's list of clients fills more than a page on their website. Among this list of over 50 major clients are President George W. Bush's campaign, SEPTA, McDonald's, and the Philadelphia Electrical Company (PECO). The Tierney Group is also responsible for the Bell Atlantic commercials with James Earl Jones. Tierney's company is made up of young talent. He noted that the average age is about 32. He also mentioned that 60 percent of advertising professionals are women.

This father of two and devoted husband has changed his work schedule throughout the years. He no longer works on weekends so that he has more time to spend with his family. He has come a long way since he was a high school student at Episcopal Academy, but he is happy with the choices he has made in the past.

"I'm loving what I'm doing," he said.

Housing meetings clear up questions, concerns

by Nick Luchko staff writer

David Carpenter wants students to know that there will be exceptions to the set housing rules as long as students speak up.

On Monday night, Carpenter, director of Residence Life, met with over 50 students at two separate meetings concerning the upcoming residence hall selection process. Meetings were held in both the Xavier Great Room and the Dixon House lounge and were sponsored by the Residence Life Office and the Student Government Association (SGA).

At the beginning of both meet-

ings, Carpenter introduced himself to the students and explained the packet that had been given to them in their mailboxes. He began each meeting by clarifying the nature of the residence hall process and how many of the ideas were initiated by the student committee that had met in the first semester with Shayla Hasic-Stamps, assistant director of residence life.

Carpenter said, "the school is working to build as positive a residential community as possible."

Sophomore Lauren O'Shea said, "I was well informed, and I feel that Dave is doing the best that he can."

Carpenter said, "I want to make the residence hall experience as easy for the student as it can be. I have been told in the past that it has been an issue on campus and I would like some stability."

Sophomore Candice Linehan said, "Dave answered all the questions that were asked in a yes-and -no manner. He seems very experienced and very organized. He had the answers and we (the students) have not had that for a long time."

One of the major parts of the packet that has caught the eye of students has been the 89.5 credit factor and that if you have more than this number you will not be

included in the residence hall selection process.

Carpenter said, "a good thing to look at is that an opportunity to appeal existed for nearly every area of this housing process and that based on issues there will be exceptions made."

One student brought up the point that because she plays a sport that she has to take a smaller credit load during the season. Due to this, she might not be able to reach the 45 credits that are needed for the apartment complex. Carpenter said, "suggestions such as these will help residence life in the future, but it will be up to the students to make the

effort to speak their mind."

After both meetings, students seemed relatively happy from what they heard and that someone had made the initiative to talk to them. Carpenter said, "If you have a suggestion or a concern, leave me a note and I will get back to you. Just make sure that your phone number is on there."

Linehan added, "that packet is pretty damn good for (Carpenter) only being here for three weeks. I hope he stays for awhile." Most of the students who attended the meetings agreed.

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Brian Tierney (left), chief executive officer of The Tierney Group, speaks to senior Dave Tola about his career in communications after his speech to English/communications majors on Tuesday, March 13. Cathy

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National College and University News

Montana State University

Craig Kilborn, star of the "Late Late show," hosted a show for his alma mater MSU. The show aired Tuesday, March 20 at 12:30 a.m. on CBS. The theme of the show was Montana and MSU.

Banners decorated the set, the Bobcat mascot was present and Kilborn's opening monologue was devoted to Montana.

While a student at MSU, Kilborn played on the basketball team and set a conference record for most turnovers in a game.

"I am thrilled about the show," Kilborn told MSU. "This will be the first time I've been in a room with Montana State students and faculty since I accidentally went to class my freshman year."

California State University at Chico

Several students from California State University and University of California took part in an international program in Israel. After the U.S. State Department warned American citizens not to travel to Israel due to the continued fighting over the development of a separate Palestinian state, CSU suspended the program and requested that all students return to the United States this past October. Only one student returned.

The University of California allowed students to stay, but they did heighten the security and restricted the students from traveling to certain areas.

"As long as the university does not cancel the program, I am going to trust them," said Joel Simonds, one of the University of California students. "By staying, I feel like I am showing my support.

Outdoor Adventure Club created to relieve stress

by Jessica Giordano staff writer

The beauty and tranquillity of nature can often be a great relief to the stressful life of an average college student. One of Cabrini's newest clubs offers such help to those in need of a break from the pressure in their daily lives.

The Outdoor Adventure Club, is a place where a student can let go of the hassles of everyday life and absorb himself or herself in the splendor of nature.

Juniors Elizabeth Farrell and Wendy Wilson started the club last semester.

"We started the club for people who are interested in hiking, backpacking and other outdoor activities," Farrell said.

Last fall the group went on hikes in scenic Fairmount Park. This semester they plan on going

University of California at Berkeley

As a result of recent frustrations felt by black students on the UC at Berkeley campus, 75 students representing black student groups held a "Black Out."

The students were dressed in black from head to toe with veils covering their mouths. They silently walked into classrooms and lined the walls. They spoke no words. They wanted their presence to be acknowledged.

The Office of Student Life worked with the organizers of the event to ensure the demonstration followed the university's regulations. The Dean of Students commented that she thought it was one of the best examples of both a powerful and effective demonstration.

students' education.

Brigham Young University University of Montana

The Brigham Young University Student Advisory Council passed a proposal that officially takes a stand against entertainment file-sharing programs, including Napster. A decision was made to filter Napster on campus computers, but instead the use of Napster will be opposed. This decision will be evaluated each semester.

The proposal suggests that reasonable action be taken against anyone who violates the new policy. The proposal has only been passed through the SAC. That does not mean that it is a university policy. It will have to go to the next level of administration.

The sponsor of the proposal argues that the shortages of the programs are interfering with

The Lambda Alliance and Residence Life resident assistants at University of Montana put together a program called "Guess the Straight Person." Thirty-one students attended the event. It was the third in a series. The program consists of six panelists, two gay men, two bisexual women and one heterosexual man and one heterosexual woman.

The students on the panel spoke about their favorite music, movies, pets and what they would bring to a deserted island. From that discussion the students in the audience were to guess who was straight. The only two correct guesses were of the two gay men. This program is an attempt to reduce stereotyping on campus.

-Jill C. Hindman

ATTENTION GRADUATING SENIORS!!

on several day hikes in Fairmount Park and the Delaware Water Gap. They also plan to go on an overnight backpacking trip in April. Farrell also said that the group hopes to go on a whitewater rafting trip in April and also go to a wall-climbing facility some time in the future.

Participants have really enjoyed the activities so far because they are different, fun and healthy, according to Farrell. The club offers students a great way to relax and meet fellow students with similar interests. "Anybody can do it, you don't have to be in great shape," Farrell said.

The Outdoor Adventure Club is always looking for new members, so contact the Student Activities at 902-8407 for more information.

If you borrowed a FEDERAL STAFFORD LOAN while a student at Cabrini College you are required to complete and EXIT INTERVIEW prior to graduation. You can complete the interview in one of two ways. Go online at www.pheaa.org (directions were put in your campus mailbox, but are also available in the Financial Aid Office).

Or you can attend one of three Exit Interview sessions. They will be held on Monday, April 16th at 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 17th at 11 a.m. and Thursday, April 19 at 6 p.m. All sessions will be held in the lecture hall.

In order to complete the interview you will need the following:

• Two references- one may be a relative the other must be a non-relative. You will need to know the reference's full address and phone number.

• Your driver's license.

• Future employer's (if known) full address and phone.

*** Students who have received a FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN must attend one of the three sessions mentioned above.***

Failure to complete the interview either online or at the scheduled sessions will result in a "hold" on your account, you will not receive your diploma and all transcript requests will be denied.

If you have any questions about the Exit Interview please contact Danielle Avicolli in the Financial Aid Office in Grace Hall or at ext. 8422.

The Science Department will be offering a new Astronomy course this summer. Designed for the non-science major, this course covers basic concepts of modem astronomy and cosmology. The course will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-9:35 p.m. during the Summer Session I, 2000. For mor information contact Joseph Smith at (610) 902-8585 or jsmith@cabrini.edu.

b Chris Vesci staff writer

Touted as a "spellbinding thriller'' on the flags adorning the Walnut Street Theater, the play "Gaslight" examines the power of manipulation and a horrid past that cannot be easily subdued. Playing until April 29

and written by Patrick Hamilton, it is a psychological and riveting experience.

From the first scene in this Victorian mystery, we know who the victim is Poor Mrs. Manningham is being forced by her husband to believe that she is going insane. He hides things in their fashionable home only to put them back in odd places. Then he blames it all on his wife. Paintings, bills, broaches he's hid it all. He even hurts the dog and accuses her of doing it. He uses the fact that her mother went crazy to convince her that she is on a similar path. He also belittles her in front of the maid, with whom he is having an affair.

footsteps she hears at night on the forbidden third floor of the home. She can tell someone is up there with a gaslight burning because all the other gaslights in the house fade slightly.

The play is twisty and suspenseful from here on, only stopping twice to take a quick breath (in the form of two intermissions). By the end, all questions are answered and tied up nicely and our

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Why would a man torment his wife to such a great extent? What is his plan? Does he want her money? Or are his motives even deeper than this? The play is slow-going at first but takes off playbill courtesy of the Walnut Street Theatre with the exit of Mr. Manningham and

the arrival of a strange visitor. Without giving away too much, let it be known that this visitor tells of the house's murderous history and what it might mean to Mrs. Manningham, who moved in with her husband six months ago. Mrs. Manningham, in turn, tells about the

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The cast is effective and performs well. This is meant to be slightly overthe-top and they seem to have great fun with it. Sally Mercer, as Mrs. Manningham, does the switchover from innocence to vengeance with skill. John Bourgeois does a decent job as Mr. Manningham, though he could have made him a little bit more interesting and dimensional. As Rough, a down-toearth detective, Ian D. Clark is funny and likable.

The set is handsomely Victorian and adorned, of course, with plenty of flickering gaslights. There is some betweenthe-scenes music that also enhances the appeal and suspense of the play. Consequently, a film version of this play exists, but if you plan on seeing

"Gaslight" at the Walnut, the less you know the better. Simply find the edge of your seat and prepare to spend an evening in the company of Mr. and Mrs. Manningham of London. For ticket information call 215-574-3550 or visit http://www.wstonline.org.

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What do you do when you are a down-on-your-luck theatrical producer? You raise money for a cheap, sure flop and keep the overhead. That's exactly what producer Max Biyalistok and accountant Leo Bloom do in ''The Producers," a film written and directed by Mel Brooks. Biyalistok and Bloom, played by Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder respectively, set out to produce the musical, Springtime for Hitler. Along the way, the audience in the film is shocked while you fall off your couch and bust your gut. The film was made in 1968,but can still make you double over in picture courtesyof a good way. See this film for the imdb.com laughter.

''Magnolia"

Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson

"Magnolia," and I am not talking about steel. is a recent release (1999), but was overlooked in the theaters. But the bizarre biblical reference mid-film should not be allowed to take away from the perfonnances or the direction of this worthwhile film. The biblical reference will not be revealed here, but this film points out the seemingly random connections we have in life and how life is a series of coincidences. Tom Cruise does an excellent job of hating women, William H. Macy is excellent as the unfortunate result of being on television as a quiz show whiz kid, and Julianne Moore's breakdown has to be real. None of the other actors are really big names in film (no teen-zines here), yet their abilities shine through. See this film for the acting.

''Sweetand Lowdown"

Directed by Woody Allen

Who does not find an immature, irresponsible, arro~ obnoxious, drunken guitar player fascinating? Emmett Ray wasa jazz guitarist in the 1930's and in "Sweet and Lowdown'" Woody Allen makes•-- al the irreaistiblo lilde --pla),:4 byS-Perol. Allmdiowsui tlle~DSllpOl;.fllcnncb} of lMI ... Ille drean;., o11anc---~~~l =:~=~7 ..7l ,._.COUrtBSyof ality Ibero ..... ,..... Mltdb.com Ray that we can all llllwtify with which makes the dmactcr lovable. See this film forfun.

Film finally gets respect in the classroom

by Tracy Timson staff writer

This year's film appreciation class meets in Founders Hall, room 279, every Monday and Wednesday from 12:30- 1 :45 p.m. It is different than that of an average class; instead of studying those thick heavy books, these students are studying film. According to first time profdssor of this course, Neal Newman, all these students come to class "with a love for film." The mission of this course, in Newman's eyes, is to increase film appreciation and to understand the history in order to further enjoy the films.

"Variety was an important thing for this course," Newman

said. If you do not like science fiction films you would not be required to watch all science fiction films. Accessibility was the next problem. "The students had to be able to rent the movies we were studying so they had to be well known," Newman said.

The film appreciation class analyzes films such as "Citizen Kane," which according to Newman is taught in any film course. Other films such as "It Happened One Night," one of the earliest romantic comedies and "Broken Blossoms," a 1920 classic are also shown. There's nothing to fear for those students who dread watching older movies because "Run Lola Run," which was shown in the Theatre last year, was also shown during this

course. Students are given the choice to see one movie in the Theatre and analyze it. Although these

newer films are also shown, Newman hopes that "when it is over, the students will not just hop to the new releases" when renting a video.

Student reaction to this class has been positive while Newman realizes that "they tend to react to how well they like the movie being taught." The students in this class have not had a lot of experience with older films, according to Newman, so they need to realize that they move a little slower. However, Newman is noticing that they are starting to realize this and are enjoying the movies more.

Newman's hope for the future of this course is to teach a more advanced course. This more advanced course would focus more

'Eat, drink and fight AIDS'

by Beth Conahan a&e editor

Eat out and save lives. It's almost as easy as that.Dining Out for Life makes it possible. All you have to do is eat or drink at one of the participating restaurants on Thurs., March 22, and a portion of your bill is donated to AIDS organizations. So basically, all you need to do is eat food you like and drink drinks you like and you will actually be doing something to help the fight against AIDS.

Dining Out for Life has been doing this since 1991, when ActionAIDS in Philadelphia teamed up with 29 local restaurants to raise some money and create some awareness. Since then, it bas taken off, raising about $1 million dollars in 1998. Over 1,300 restaurants participated and 25 AIDS organizations in the U.S. and Canada participated and benefited.

ActionAIDS has launched a network of non-profit AIDS organizations, which hold their own Dining Out for Life events, since starting the program.

This year, ActionAIDS, AIDS Coalition of Southern New Jersey, AIDS Delaware, Family and Community Service of Delaware County, Planned Parenthood Association of Bucks County and Planned Parenthood of

Chester County will all benefit.

In 1998, AIDS was the fourth leading killer with 2.5 million deaths. In 1999, the CDC predicted another ten years before a vaccine could be made available for HIV.

Dining Out for LJfe

Tonight

Participating restaurants in Delaware County:

•Wild Onion

•Pinocchio's

• 110 Restaurant & Bar

•Bella Luna

•N ais Cuisine

•New Orleans Cafe

on a certain filmmaker or type of movie. There would be no prerequisite for this course, but students should have some understanding of film technique. His first choice would be to have a film class that focused on D.W. Griffith and Orson Wells. "I would rather concentrate on the work of two geniuses than a variety of films," Newman said. His advice to students searching through their course catalogs and attempting taking a film course: "Do you like movies? Would you like to have more fun and get more out of every film that you see?" If you answered yes to either of these questions, film appreciation is a course you might want to consider.

Cabrini College

Hosted by Chris Nielsen and Rachel Angeloni

$2 per person to benefit the Senior Class

photo by Anita Pirri Neal Newman is enjoying his time teaching film appreciation.

After two years, during which time

was left without

Dr. Love returns: managing a dry spell

Dr. Love guest writer

Admit it, lately you've been getting less play than a flat basketball.

Her h y's chocolate c n mak anyonesmile

b JIii C. Hindman assistant features editor

It comes wrapped in a shiny silver piece of paper. When you unwrap the perfectly folded wrapper your eyes smile, your mouth waters and then you take a bite.

Yum.

It is the perfect holiday gift for any season. Many have cravings for it and some cannot live without it.

Milton Snavely Hershey developed Hershey's chocolate. He is also responsible for Hershey, PA, which is known as the sweetest place on EMth. When Hershey developed these ideas his intent was to create a chocolate plant in a community that had the same name.

If you love chocolate than a visit to Hershey's Chocolate World would be a trip to heaven for you. Located in Hershey, Penna., the official visitor's center for Hershey's Food Corporation hosts 2 million guests annually.

A trip to Hershey's Chocolate World will invite you to go on a chocolate-making tour ride that has a tasty sample waiting for you at the end. You ask yourself why there is a Hershey's Chocolate World, Hershey Park and Hershey Museum, well that is because this delectable treat is enjoyed by so many.

A visit to Hershey's Museum will give you the chance to see the original machinery that first made your favorite treat.

Hershey Park is located on a

beautiful 110-acre setting. It bolds more than 55 rides, restaurants, games and gift shops. The park also hosts many shows, concerts and events. In the upcoming months, Hershey Park will be hosting Bon Jovi andN'SYNC.

Hershey's chocolate has been enjoyed by generations of families. This one little treat, a simple piece of chocolate, bas made for an entire industry of education, fun and good times. Taking a visit to any of the Hershey attractions will have you leaving with a smile. Once you take a bite of that chocolate you can't help but smile.

Yummy. Call 717-534-3911 for more information or visit www.hershey.com.

You are, for lack of a better word, a loser. It's gotten so bad that even your dog doesn't desire your once appealing leg.

Well, OK, not that bad, but pretty close.

Everything will be fine. We've all been there before. In fact, it's a place more frequented than Disneyland, but deal with it. Whenever we run into a dry spell, we're bound to strike oil again soon. It's all about how you deal with the time in between that saves you from going insane.

So, here we go. Dr. Love presents "The Ultimate Guide to a Boring, Lonely Life."

Make it a "Blockbuster Night." Sure you're alone in your room, but that doesn't mean you can't catch up with some friends from fantasyland. Go the video store, rent a movie, and enjoy some people whose lives are just a tad bit more entertaining than yours. But don't be foolish and rent some sappy romance like Bridges of Madison County if you plan on making it through the night. Pick something like Fight Club or The Godfather. Trust me, romance is not a main priority in either film. Call that friend of yours that

you never plan on seeing again for the rest of your life and hassle him about that $5 you lent him in fifth grade. That's sure to put a smile on your face.

Find some old pictures of yourself when you were going through those "awkward;' years of adolescence. You'll see that no matter what shape you're in now, you' 11never be that bad off again.

Grab a pen and paper and just start writing. Don't think about a thing that you're putting down on that paper (kind of like what I'm doing here) and see what comes out. Who knows, maybe you'll find the answer to your solitary life somewhere in those words.

But do us all a favor, if the page contains anything about a bomb scare or a hit list, please bum the paper and never ever do this exercise again.

And last but not least, crawl into a ball and cry like a baby because no one else is going to give you that much sympathy. But do yourself some good and don't tell anyone at all about this because you need all the help you can get at this point. Shooting yourself in the foot by saying you're a wuss doesn't constitute as help.

So there you have it, five easy ways to pass time through your dry-as-the-Sahara love life. Your time will come soon, it's inevitable. At lest keep telling yourself that. That's it

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Taking the road less travelled: Cabrini Mission Corps changes the lives of graduates

by Meghan Merk.el features editor

Graduation is lingering around the comer. Most seniors are scrambling to put together resumes and portfolios, or are applying to graduate schools.

What else is there to do after graduation? Move home and get a job like everyone else. Maybe. Maybe not.

Some may not be in such a rush to find themselves back in school or sitting at a cubicle from 9 to 5. Perhaps they want to travel the world and/or make a contribution to society.

Meet Madeline Bialecki, director of Cabrini Mission Corps. She decided to get involved with the corps and traveled to the L' arche Community in Canada for four years. There she worked with people who had mental handicaps.

"It was the hardest thing I ever did, but the best thing I ever did," Bialecki said. "The L'arche community was committed to living simple. There was such an opportunity for me to grow."

Cabrini Mission Corps just recently had its IO-year anniversary. Potential missionaries have the choice of traveling out of the country to Swaziland, Ethiopia, Argentina, Nicaragua, Guatemala, the Phillipines and Australia for two years. Within the country missionaries do one

year of service in New York City, Denver and Chicago. They also have the choice of doing missionary work involving teaching, outreach to the elderly, medical and healthcare, and immigration services. Individuals must be 21 years old and could be single or married.

Bialecki enjoyed her experience so much that she continued her work with the corps. "Students coming out of college should take advantage of the opportunity. Being a missioner allows you to have responsibilities you just would not have in a normal job."

Tom Hollywood, a graduate of Stonehill College traveled to Argentina to volunteer in the education process. He stated in the corps newsletter, "After so many experiences in another country with a different culture, traditions and language, I feel as though I have achieved another life. You could almost call it a rebirth."

Bialecki recruits new missionaries on a daily basis. In the office, located in the first floor of Founder's Hall (beside the cafeteria) she has a table full of souvenirs that missionaries brought back to her from other parts of the world.

No Cabrini student or alumni has ever participated in the program. "It is a mystery to us. But we look forward to the first," Bialecki said.

"There is a freedom in volunteering that is difficult to describe. You have to experience it for yourself."

The Cabrinian Journey by Kathrine Pedriana. Missioner

I have gone on a jowney into the world of CMC and thank God for the many people who have accompanied me.

I give thanks to my family, friends and lmal and especially to the MSC's who have nurtured my call.

I was forewarned that the journey would not be easy and at times I pleaded, "but God, please help me!"

Despite the obstacles, I trudged along trying to be the best person I could become. Without ,ealjzing it, I became a Missionary of the Sacred Heart fighting for the imprisoned, the immigrant, contributing my little part.

Although the unknown is the right around the comer I know that Cabrini will never let me forgether.

A missioneram I aodforeverwill be followingthe secret plan that God has in store for me.

The Sem 300 course is a vital component of the college's mission of service to the local community. Next week's issue will include the first part of a series on the college's Sem 300 course. Students enrolled in the Literature and Common Good seminar tutor children at Central-East Middle School as their community service requirement. This location will be featured.

photo by Meghan Merlcel

Cabrini offers its students a road to excellencewith its Mission Corps. Picturedabove is the beautiful view seen from the back entranceto campus.

A provoked response

EDITORIAL Newspaper, administration call 'cease fire'

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Last week, the newspaper sponsored an accessibility walk to determine the accessibility of certain buildings and the campus as a whole. A meeting was held to discuss the findings this walk. Letters were sent to members of the administration, faculty, SGA and other offices on campus inviting them to attend. On the whole, the staff was impressed that so many people showed up and that they responded in the way that they did. Student reporters were taken seriously, and a potentially volatile situation turned out to be a positive and informative meeting. It also showed that the current administration is moving forward to erase the negative memories of the past.

Mike Caranfa, chief facilities officer, was very helpful and provided reporters with useful information. He also made efforts after the meeting to clarify information and answer reporters' questions openly and honestly. Others in attendance, including Andrea Maneval, Charles Schaffner and David Carpenter, approached the situation in much the same way. This is a step in the right direction for both the students and the administration of this school.

As reporters, the newspaper is responsible to report the facts to the community. It is also our school, and we want to make improvements as well as do our jobs. This administration has finally seen us not as an enemy as previous ones have. Instead, as seen through this meeting, both sides can work together to make improvements. New automatic door openers have been installed, and there is hope that other changes will be made.

While the administration has made positive steps to help, there was a lack of faculty support. This is upsetting to us, not only as students, but also as reporters. Letters were sent out, and those who were expected to not attend, attended. Conversely, those who we build personal relationships with through our education did not show up. Many probably had classes to teach, but it would have been nice to receive a response to the invitation to show that we have been taken seriously. Faculty provide a step between students and administration. They are aware of the opinions and situations of both sides. One of the reasons a student chooses to attend a small school is to have a more personal relationship with professors, and to have them become involved in their lives. However, this lack of ~interest has been surprising to those of us who feel like we have made connections with many professors. To those who did show up, the support was noted and you are thanked for attending

Against my better judgment, I am writing this commentary in response to Michael Butler's commentary in issue 18 regarding the Santana High School shootings. If the author's intention was to provoke a response, well, you win.

First off, I would just like to ask if the incident that Butler wrote about was the same one that the rest of us have read about. The gunman who I read about, Charles Andrew Williams, is just as far from courageous as any other terrorist or murderer that we see on the news. Butler wants to see this killer as "casting his chains." The last I checked, he was cast behind bars, and two innocent people are in a casket. Yeah, real heroic.

High school is a tough time for everybody. Let me repeat, loud and clear- IIlGH SCHOOL IS A TOUGH TIME FOR EVERBODY. Anyone who thinks having broad shoulders and a clear complexion makes life simple obviously has a warped understand-

ing of human nature. Nobody gets through unscathed. Every •~ock" or "prep" has had some point where they were the object of ridicule. Acting cruelly toward others is a pathetic but common way for adolescents to deal with their own insecurities.

One of the many things that irritated me the most about Butler's commentary was the reverse prejudice that it implied. In such statements such as "Plus, it really shakes up the jocks" and "the balance of power shifts that far away from them," it becomes starkly obvious that Butler bas no grasp on reality. The result of a shooting spree that leaves two people dead and 13 injured is not to simply even the playing field. It shows that the author has as much, if not more, contempt for "jocks" then they could ever possibly have for him. The hypocrisy is embarrassing.

The most frightening thing about Butler's commentary is that his warped perspective is not as rare as we would like to think. The Columbine killers have a definite following among teens who consider them to be anti-heroes. I wonder if Williams could be included in that group.

As long as there have been peer groups, there have been bullies and the bullied. And vengeance fantasies have always been around. But now the fan-

tasies are becoming more of a reality, and some people actually applaud the efforts. This is sick. I can only hope that the reason for this support is because these people can't differentiate between what they see on the news and what they see on entertainment television. The reality of these lost lives obviously bas no impact on these misguided people.

But more than anything about this column, I was offended by Butler's cry for empathy. The author bas empathy for Wtlliams, but talks with thinly-veiled glee about him "netting two kills" and "a couple people on permanent leave from school due to being arrested or killed." For crying out loud, the killer didn't even discriminate about whom be was shooting! If this was really about getting even with the jocks, why did be also shoot a professor and students who were in no way, shape or form ')ocks?" He didn't aim for the people who picked on him; he just shot, with a grin on bis face and innocent bodies lying around him. And you have the gall to call this kid "courageous."

'80s, I know you, dude, and I didn't want to get personal. But judging by this commentary, you are either A) Full of crap and a poor satirist; or B) In need of more help than Cabrini College can provide.

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Stopping crime before it can happen

Everyone wants the truth, but not everyone likes it.

Case in point. Believe it or not, , crime is down in America. The crime rate has , been declining for almost a decade now. Is it because of gun control laws? Is it because of zero-tolerance policies, three-strikes-andyou're-out laws, or new prisons being built? Possibly, but in an article I read by Sasha Ambramsky in The American Prospect two professors, John Donahue and Steven Levitt, have found solid evidence of another cause for the dropping crime rate: abortion.

In 1973, the Roe v. Wade decision was made and abortion became legal all across the United States. Eighteen years later in the early '90s the crime rates began to noticeably fall, especially and dramatically among young people. States that had legalized abortion before Roe v. Wade saw their crime rates drop sooner than in states that legalized it. Donahue and Levitt then concluded after thorough research and number crunching that abortion was a major cause of the crime rate dropping in America, ac-

counting for "at least one-half of the overall crime reduction."

Naturally this study, which will be published in the May issue of Harvard's Quarterly Journal of Economics, has come under extreme criticism. Conservatives and liberals have labeled it as a racist report. There are three main factors that Donahue and Levitt's study used: crime rates, abortion rates and poverty rates. Statistics show that African Americans have higher crime, abortion and poverty rates than Caucasians. So it is easy to jump to the conclusion that Donahue and Levitt are conceivably trying to blame African Americans as well as other minorities for crime in America.

But a closer look disproves that theory. When Donahue and Levitt began this study, their goal was to find out why America's crime rate had dropped from a purely statistical standpoint. By accident, they found an undeniable correlation between abortion and crime. According to Donahue, their research found that "poor, unmarried, young, low-education women tend to have more abortions. And their kids tend to have higher rates of crime." Before abortion was legal across America, Donahue and Levitt argue that more unwanted children were being born into "difficult, non-nurturing, impoverished environments," thus these children would be more likely to engage in criminal activity. To back this claim, Donahue and Levitt cited studies in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe that stated "unwanted children are likely to be disproportionately involved in criminal activities." So if there is one stance that this study is making

Germs: nowhereto run, hide

Cabrini's campus is nothing more than a -----, giant germ waiting to make you all sick. I haven't had an entirely healthy day in months.

There is nowhere to hide. There is no entirely effective way of avoiding the germs, they hide in the most unexpected places and pose fear where you least expect it. The Biological Principles I Lab collected samples from all over campus and studied the growth.

They're everywhere. Hiding on doors and railings, keyboards in the computer lab and even on the soda fountains in the cafeteria.

Where did they grow the fastest? Don't read any further if you don't really want to know. The keyboards in the computer lab grew like wildfire. If you 're fingers have been tapping those keys, you might be afraid to know how the stu-

dents who were studying the samples were cautioned about handling them. They were not permitted to open the petri dishes and when they weren't studying them, they were placed in sterile bags.

The buttons on the soda fountain in the cafeteria grew almost as fast. Have you had a soda this week?

What else can I say, except YUCK! It's truly a disgusting thought.

I'm not unreasonable. I understand that a lot of people pass through the halls and germs are bound to be spread. I have had cold after cold and even had strep throat last semester. After knowing what I know, nothing on this campus feels clean. It's really disgusting.

There is no escape from the germs. If you keep getting sick, stop blaming your roommate and start blaming it on the soda fountain. And if they haven't gotten to you yet, don't feel left out, they will.

Beth Conahan is the A&E editor of the

Loquitur.

is that, according to one of America's leading criminal justice experts Alfred Blumstein, "poverty, neglect and crime are linked, that the much maligned 'root cause' arguments can no longer be dismissed." So as we can see this study is not racist, it is not a rallying cry against the poor and it is not saying that abortion is the cure to our crime problems. Rather this study is saying that poverty is the leading cause of crime in this country.

Although the study is unbiased on the subject of abortion, I am not. I am pro-choice and I find this story very_,pleasing as, in my own mind, it effectively deals a damaging blow to the political power of the pro-life movement in this country. Now being against abortion is practically saying that you are for crime.

Here's something else to ponder: Republicans are traditionally pro-life, extremely tough on crime, and are known for being more interested in helping the wealthy than the poor. What this study does is make being a Republican an oxymoron, for how can you be tough on crime when you want to make the biggest factor in lowering crime illegal (abortion) and are unwilling to help dissipate the major root cause for crime (poverty)?

Mike '80s Butler is the perspectives editor of the Loquitur. The views and opinions expressed by Butler are his alone and do not reflect those of the Loquitur, its staff or Cabrini College.

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Loquitur Dome: The Eternal Debate

ting caught in the crossfire from guns used in domestic violence and in crime. Meanwhile, the gun lobby opposes every commonsense measure to reduce the accessibility of firearms from kids, especially the mandatory sale of trigger locks.

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American children are at a greater risk of gun violence than the children of any other industrialized nation. In the past year, firearms killed no children in Japan, 19 in Great Britain, 57 in Germany, 109 in France, 153 in Canada and 5, 285 in the United States (statistics from www.handgun.org)

Young children die or are badly wounded because their parents or other gun owners do not store their firearms properly, and children find loaded guns and use them unintentionally on themselves or other children. Older children are more at risk from horseplay with available guns while teenagers use guns for impulse suicides and for crime. All are vulnerable to get-

At the moment, the concept of a "smart gun" is under way. New technology allows changes to make firearms less likely to be fired accidentally or used by someone other than its owner. Toe design rang from trigger and combination locks to radio bracelets to fingerprint sensors that allow the gun to recognize its authorized user (information gathered at www.abcnews.go.com)

Granted the second amendment does state that we have "a right to keep and bear arms." I also understand • that there are many Americans who own guns legally and use them lawfully. However, the overwhelming amount of gun-related injuries and deaths leads me to believe that serious measures need to be taken.

Websitesabout gun control

- www.handguncontrol.org

- www.cphv.org

- www.gunfree.org

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Charlton Heston, spokesperson for the NRA, is a staunch supporter of the right to bear arms.

by Mike Butler perspectives editor

This week Lauren Norton and Mike '80s Butler debate the merits of gun control as well as which side has the cooler Hollywood spokesperson.

Do you know of a heated issue that deserves attention? Write Mike '80s Butler and give him that beef at Triple80s@aol.com

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Our founding fathers were wise when they gave us the right to bear arms. It is an empowering right as it allows people to own the means to defend themselves, their families, and their possessions. Without this right, criminals would be able to run rampant over law-abiding citizens and the government could conceivably revoke all of our other rights because we would not have the means to stop them.

People with guns forged this great country of ours. It is because we had guns that we were able to throw off the oppressive chains of British rule and become who we are today. It sure as hell wasn't because Thomas Jefferson wrote a very good paper about being free. It was because we Americans were packing beat. And it is because of owning guns that we remain free. Like the quote on the Pennsylvania 1st Unorganized Militia web page says "When people fear the government, it's tyranny. When the government fears the people, it's liberty." I can't argue with that logic.

But even so, there are Americas who want all sorts of gun control laws passed because of the amount of shooting deaths we have in this country, even to the

point of revoking the right to own a firearm. Let me run some facts by you. According to the NRA, accidental firearm deaths are at an all-time low. In fact, you are more likely to die in a car accident or drowning than to die from being accidentally shot according to statistics. So if you want to ban guns, you'd better start banning cars and swimming pools too.

In regards to crime, gun control has actually raised crime rates. Washington D.C.'s banned handguns and their homicide rates tripled. Washington still has some of the strictest gun control laws in the country and yet still remains first in the nation in homicides. Clearly we can see that gun control only makes the public more vulnerable to crime, but anti-gun lobbyists don't seem to care about that, especially Handgun Control, Inc. (HCI). Dennis Henigan of the HCI is quoted in USA Today as saying that self defense "is not a federally guaranteed constitutional right." I seem to remember from my grade school history classes that we as American citizens have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I think being able to defend myself is very essential to my life, my liberty and my pursuit of happiness.

We live in a time where no one wants to take responsibility for anything, and so we blame the guns for killing people more than we blame the people pulling the trigger. It's easy to blame guns. They can't fight back. But those who believe in the right to defend ourselves can and will fight vigilantly for the freedom of owning a gun.

photo from www.vikingpheonix.com

··RosieO' Donnell has been one of the most outspoken celebrities in favor of gun control.

Lauren Norton staff writer

Coach Reggie Day: a true asset to Cabrinitennis

by Jennifer Devereaux staff writer

Tennis coach Reggie Day has both an impressive back ground as a coach and player. Day started playing tennis in the summer of 1962, right before his freshman year in high school. He played all throughout high school at Archbishop Stetinac in White Plains, New York. Following this he went on to play in college at Notre Dame.

Day first coached in 1970 at Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, Tennessee. Following this he moved to Louisiana where he coached at Briarfield University in Lake Providence. During this time his girls team won the private school Southern Championship.

Day then moved to Pennsylvania, coached for Radnor High School for a year and then went on to coach at Malvern Prep for 11 years. Finally he coached at Haverford College for a year and then came to Cabrini in the fall of 1988. He has remained here ever since.

In addition to coaching at various schools, Day has also been the tennis pro for the Lake Providence Country Club in Lake Providence,

Louisiana, the Plymouth Swim Club in Plymouth Meeting and the Conestoga Swim Club. However, Day no longer plays tennis pro's. He said, "I quit tennis proing because it put too much of a restraint on my own ability to play."

Day not only has a great record as a coach but also as a player. Some of his playing achievements include being a ranked player in the Southern Tennis association of the USTA as well as being ranked

in the Philadelphia and Middle states section of the USTA.

He has been ranked highly in the Middle States section in the 30's, 40's, and 50's age groups. In fact, he was ranked NO. 2 in the men's 40's and as recent as 1999 he ranked No.I in the Philadelphia men's 50 and over division. Moreover, in the year 2000 he received the Sportsmanship Award in the Philadelphia District of Middle states seniors division.

Along with all these personal triumphs Day has also had many successes in coaching. "Over the years I've had a couple of milestones. I've gotten 200 wins at Cabrini and overall I've gotten about 370 wins in my career," said Day. He coached the first year Cabrini became part of the NCAA. He has had 11 out of 12 winning seasons with the women and won two PAC championships with the men, in 1994 and 2000.

Besides all of these many achievements, he has also worked with several summer camps teaching junior tennis. Also, he has worked on tennis programs with the USTA and in addition, has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia divi-

Reggie Day has been coaching tennis at Cabrini for 11 years.

sion of Middle states for the USTA for the last five years. Day's favorite things about coaching are that it helps to keep him young, it helps kids develop in a very positive way and it helps keep him in shape. Day was lead to coaching as the result of being a teacher. When he first started teaching the school wanted him to work with an extra curricular activity. He thought it was appropriate to use his talent to help students develop skills.

Although Day takes tennis very seriously he also feels that students are not in school to play

sports but to be a student and he hopes that playing sports would help to enhance a student's education. In spite of Day's successes, he has a humble attitude. He said "a coach is no better than his players" and he makes it clear that as a coach he never plays a single point in the match.

Day's goals include winning another PAC championship with the men and winning a PAC cham~• onship with the women who have come as close as runner-up. He's also looking forward to getting his 400 win as a coach.

Day is happy at Cabrini. He said, "I can honestly say my most enjoyable coaching years have been at Cabrini. All the coaches are great people, I've had a lot of support from Dr. Iadarola and coach Dzik and it's really neat how the faculty ask how students are doing."

Day is obviously valued by his players. Men's team co-captain, senior Dan McConnell said about Day, "He has good experience, helps us out a lot, always wants the best for us and he's always willing to work one on one with you on things you need help on."

Jab your way into Maryanne Luther's kickboxing class

by Justine Di Flllppo

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Kick, jab, side step. As the class follows the instructors' commands, sweat is dripping off their beet red faces. Keeping up with the beat of the music is the key to the workout. The students asked for a tough workout and they got it. The Dixon Center offers a kickboxing class at 8p.m. on Tuesdays. The class started in January and has quickly gained participants. As many as 20 participants join the Tuesday class, but there's still room for more.

Maryanne Luther, the instructor of the class, moved here from California and sent in a resume to Tracey Greenwood, the fitness director here at Cabrini. Luther had previous experience and was exactly what the class needed. Tracey said, "It was a blessing Maryanne crossed our path. It's hard to find good instructors."

Luther has been an instructor for 16 years and her enthusiasm brings life into the aerobic experience. She got interested in fitness when she was 14 years old; she had joined a health club and became a regular at the aerobic classes. The teacher of her classes would frequently leave the room and would tell Luther to take over because she knew the routines. She had started teaching her own classes at the age of 15 after being certified and kept on going. Outside of Cabrini she has a degree in speech pathology, and teaches English as a second language.

Along with teaching kickboxing, Luther also taught Yoga on one Thursday last month.

Kickboxing helps build muscles in the arms as well as overall development. Luther said, "It's a kick butt workout

and it is not as much impact on the body as jogging." She also gives a little advice for those who are trying to loose a few pounds, "Go slowly. Set long time goals, be comfortable doing it and respect your body."

Sophomore Kelly Wilson attends the class every week as part of a New Year's resolution. After the class she was asked how she felt. After one class Wilson said, "I feel good, I feel like I could take on the world." She suggests that everyone come and tries the class. "It gives me a lot of energy afterward," she stated.

First-year student Haven McMickle goes about every other week. She would describe the class by saying, "I have a lot of fun in this class I almost forget I am working out." After the class she said, "I feel energized like the battery."

The class runs an hour long, though participants are encouraged to go get water or rest when they need it. A water break is given in the middle of the class so that no one overexerts himself or herself. If you are looking for a different way to loose some extra pounds try the kickboxing class.

Co-eel recreational volleyball

wlll now be on Mondays, ...;.. ~:30p.m. In the Dixon Center.

"He has good experience,helps out a lot, always wantsthe best for us and he's alwayswillingto work one on one with you on things you need help on."

Dan McConnell, co-captain

Photo taken by Jennifer Devereaux

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Worlds finest skaters competefor the crown

by Kendra Clark staff writer

Vancouver, British Columbia, has been raided, by figure skaters that is. Throughout the week, starting on March 18 and ending on March 25, Vancouver will play host to the most prestigious yearly figure skating competition, The 2001 World Championships.

It is here where the crucial

world champion will be crowned. With the Olympics almost knocking at the door, many of the skaters want to show their stuff and gain experience. The skaters not only want to gain experience before the upcoming games, but it is here where each country will see how many spots will be opened for their Olympic team. Three spots in each discipline are the maximum numbers that any country can send to the Olympics. The number of entries is determined by the placements of the skaters at this year's championships.

To be able to send all three, a country cannot have more than 13 points. These points are added by the placements. An example is first place receives one point and second place receives two points, and so on.

The first event to take place will be the heated pairs event. Two pairs team are in heavy gold medal contention. The Russian team of Elena Berezhnaya and Anton Sikharulidze, who are former world champions, and the Canadian team of Jamie Sale and David Pelletier have been trading wins all seasons on the Grand Prix Circuit. The Canadians took the first meeting of the season at Skate Canada, but the Russians

took gold at Trophee Lalique. In their last meeting before these championships, the Canadians overcame the Russians for the title at the Grand Prix Final. Both teams show great speed and choreography, but they will present two contrasting long programs.

The Russians will be performing a number titled Charlie Chaplin and the Canadians will give a dramatic performance titled Tristan and Isolde. The deciding factor may come down to Sale because she has suffered from nerves in the Rast, which kept them off the podium in last year's championships where the team finished fourth.

The third team to watch out for is the Chinese team of Xue Shen and Hongbo Zhao. This team is known for its technical ability, which consists of power, speed, and great consistency. The United States is sending two pairs team, Kyoko Ina and John Zimmerman and Tiffany Scott and Phillip Dulebohn. Both teams hope to try to stay consistent and place in the top 10.

In the ice-dancing event the teams to watch are Barbara Fusar -Poli and Maurizio Margaglio from Italy and Irena Lobacheva and Ilia Averbuckh from Russia.

Russians have always been very dominant in ice dancing, but the Italians defeated the Russians at the Grand Prix final this past February.

The Americans who will be competing include Naomi Lang and Peter Tchemyshev, 2001 national champions, and the new team of Tanith Belbin and Benjamin Agosto. Lang and Tchemyshev hope to make the top

ten, where Belbin and Agosto will be attending their first world championships at the senior level.

The men's field will have two Russians battling for gold, Current World Champion Alexi Yagudin and his rival Evengi Plushenko. Both have been victorious this season, but Plushenko defeated Yagudin at both the Eu-

tory, but has had problems with his jumps.

Eldredge is coming back to competition this year after a hiatus and hopes to be in contention.

To be successful in the men's competition a quadruple jump will be a must. Yagudin, Plushenko and Goebel all do two to three quads in their free program, where Stojko and Eldredge have one planned. Eldredge has only landed his once before in competition, but Stojko has been consistant with his.

In the ladies event, three will be contending for gold. American Michelle Kwan vies for her fourth world title, but Russians Irina Slutskaya and her teammate Maria Butyrskya are in strong contention to dethrone Kwan. The pendulum is hanging in the direction of Slutskaya this year. She defeated Buturskya at the European Championships this past year and Kwan on several occasions including Skate Canada and the Grand Prix final, but both skaters had sub par performances.

other American is Angela Nikodinov. Nikodinov is corning off of a breakout year. Over the off-season she lost weight and transformed herself into an artist. With consistent jumps and newfound confidence and artistry she hopes to skate to a top ten finish.

This year is especially crucial to the ladies because tradition has said that who- ever wins the ladies crown the year before the Olympics will go on to be crowned Olympic champion. Both Kristi Yamaguchi and Tara Lipinski were reigning world champions when they were crowned Olympic champion.

Another little tidbit of tradition in the ladies competition is that history has proved that Kwan does not win the world championships in odd years. This is basically just a superstition, but she won her first championship in 1996 and then went on to win in every even year after that, ending in 2000.

photo obtained from internet American skater Michelle Kwan hopes to recapture the world championship title.

ropean Championships and the Grand Prix Final.

Three others that will be battling for spots on the podium will be Canadian Elvis Stojko and Americans Timothy Goebel and Todd Eldredge.

Stojko has been out all season with injuries, but comes into the championships injury - free.

Goebel is coming off of his first United States Nationals vie-

The skaters are all very different. Kwan is known as the artist, as well as Buturskya, but Slutskuya is known as the jumper. To win Slutskaya will have to land her triple triple combinations, which she has not been able to do this year. Both Kwan and Buturskya also have triple triple combinations planned in their free programs.

One skater to watch out for is American Sarah Hughes. The 16 - year - old has been steadily rising up the ranks. Hughes placed fifth at last year's championships. She displays artistry and has been landing her triple salchow triple loop combination all season. The

The competition will be a heated battle, but a fun one to watch. The event has attracted lots of fans to Vancouver for the event. The championships will be televised on ABC.

The schedule is as follows: Saturday, March 24, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. This will include the Ladies short and the Ladies long programs, the long will be live. On Sunday, March 25, lp.m. to 4 p.m., the Men's short and long programs and also the pairs long.

On Sunday, April 1 from 4p.m. to 6 p.m., the free dance and exhibitions will be shown.

Repeats and additional footage can be seen on ESPN throughout the week, but check you're local listings.

Fantastic fan support fires up Phantoms on the ice

by Nick Luchko staff writer

It is Friday night and you have nothing to do. Then as you are reading your weekly edition of The Loquitur you see an ad for the last sport champion in Philadelphia: The Phantoms.

If you do not know, the Phantoms are the minor league hockey team for the Philadelphia Flyers. Their games are played at the First Union Spectrum and they have gained a large fan base since their inception five years ago. In 1998, the Phantoms won the Calder Cup, which is the equivalent of the Stanley Cup that is given to the NHL champion in June. Former players that have played for the Phantoms that have seen great success for the Flyers have included - Simon Gagne, Andy Delmore and Peter White. So for this season, the Phantoms have enjoyed great success playing in the American Hockey League. As of Tuesday, they has won two in a row and seven of their last eight

games. Presently, they are tied for second in the Mid Atlantic division and fifth overall in the Western Conference. Leading the Phantoms this year has been Mark Grieg (75 points) and Mark Freer (64 pints). Goaltender Neil Little (20 wins) has reemerged as the main guy between the pipes.

As the playoffs approach, the Phantoms will have to ride the winning streak they are presently on if they are to go anywhere. They are not the same team that was so dominate in the late '90s, however, they have something that not many teams have in the AHL and that is the fan support. Phantom fans have been regarded as some of the best in Philadelphia breaking AHL records for attendance over the last five years.

When you go to a Phantoms game,. it feels like the old Spectrum when the Flyers used to play there except the prices are cheaper. The "Broad Street Bullies" persona that was made famous back in the '70s has taken a whole new meaning today. When you go to a Phantoms game, fights

are almost a given and it is always a treat to see the goaltenders throw punches at center ice which has occurred on more than one occasion.

The Phantoms are a great time for a date or if you want to go out with your friends. Tickets for college students are eight dollars on Friday nights with an ID. Bullies is the bar that is located at the base of the Spectrum and you can usually catch some of the players there after the game.

NCAA big 16 promises to be sweet indeed

by Brian O'Connell guest writer

The NCAA tournament has been a joy to watch this season. The Sweet 16 is set and fans will be treated to some more of the best basketball seen anywhere. However, some surprises have popped up. Iowa State, who almost made it to the Final Four last year lost in the opening round. Florida, will not have the chance to go for that national championship after being dismantled· by Temple. Some of the great teams have been sent home and some remain.

The Midwest and Southern Teams

Let's stm in the Midwest where Illinois will take on Kansas. This is a good Illinois team with a great coach in Bill Self, but can they hold off Kansas who just tore Syracuse apart by 29 points? Kansas wins. Ole Miss and Arizona should shape up to a good game. However, Arizona has more experience and is a quicker team. Arizona with the win. Going to the South bracket, the defending national champions, the Michigan State SpMtans, will look to defeat upset-minded Gonzaga. With all of the experience on their side, the SpMtans win, but look for

a great effort from Gonzaga. In the other game, a couple of teMOS from the same state, Penn State and Temple will play for the second time this season. This could be the best game of the Sweet 16. Keep in mind that Penn State has already defeated Temple. But also remember Temple was without Quincy Wadley when that happened. This game could be a toss up. If the Crispin brothers are hot, the Owls will be in for a tough game.

The Eastern and Western Teams

Over in the East bracket, Duke and UCLA will go head to head. UCLA is a very good team, but look for those Blue Devils to advance to the Final Eight. USC and Kentucky are in the other game. Look for a Kentucky win. Remember, these games are at the First Union Center and if Duke and Kentucky advance to play one another, look out. Does anyone remember what happened the last time when Duke and Kentucky played in Philadelphia? Could we see the same magic again? In the West bracket, Stanford takes on Cincinnati. Stanford is slow, but their inside game might dictate who wins this game. Look for the

Cardinal to advance to the Final Eight. The other game features Maryland versus Georgetown. Look for a great effort by Georgetown, but a Terp win. Maryland has better talent and better experience.

The Local Teams

Locally, Temple is on a roll. They have advanced to the Sweet 16, and who can believe it? This is a team that lost one of the best point guards in the nation and their leading scorer along with some other key players. That team was nationally ranked and did not make it past the second round. And this year's team advances to the Sweet 16? Can somebody please explain the logic to that? The fact is when it comes time for March Madness, anything can happen and that is what makes it so special and worth watching. Can these Owls make it to the Final Four? Highly doubtful, but you never know.

The St. Joseph's Hawks fantastic season has come to an end. They were not one to disappoint as they bowed to Stanford last Saturday 90-83. This was the best game of the tofilOament. This was also by the way the best game the Hawks had all year. Ask any Hawk fan and they will tell you. After trail-

ing by 14 in the game, the Hawks spread their wings and mounted a 21-6 run fueled behind the nation's best back court in Marvin O'Connor and Sports illustrated freshman of the year Jameer Nelson. The Hawks never quit as a pass from the top of the key from Bill Phillips to Alex Sazanov who gave the Hawks their first lead of the game. However, they were unable to maintain the lead as Stanford took advantage of its bigger front court and came away with the win.

To put the Hawks' season in perspective, it was simply spectacular. The national attention returned to Hawk Hill as the Hawks flew back into the national rankings and were one of the most talked about teams in college basketball. Picked to finish sixth in the Atlantic 10 Conference, the Hawks proved the critics wrong by owning the conference with a 14-2 record and winning the regular season championship. It was also the first year the Hawks received an at-large bid to the NCAA tofilllament in the history of their men's basketball program. Jameer Nelson emerged as the nation's best freshman. Marvin O'Connor matured so much as a player and as a person and became one of the best and most explosive players in college basketball. And

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the rest of the team just came to play every game together and won together. But most importantly, the Hawks won the hearts of the fans of Philadelphia and fans all across the country. However, the moment of the year came when O'Connor fouled out of the Stanford game after torching the Cardinal with a career high 37points. Keep in mind this game was played 3,000 miles away. The sold out crowd of 19,000 or so at San Diego State's arena rose as one to congratulate the Hawks and O'Connor on their great season. The ovation lasted a minute or so and the game continued. That is just a perfect example of how special this team is. So, the season is over and the Hawk fans will have to wait for next season. And did I mention this entire team with the exception of three players returns next year?

So the road to the Final Four continues, and some of the great teams like the Hawks will be watching from their televisions at home. Some more great games are on the menu. Who will win the title? Can Temple advance deeper into the tofilllament? How far will the number one seeds go? All of these questions will be answered in the weeks to come. The road to the Final Four continues. Enjoy.

Agent helps solidify respect for women in sports

by StephanieMasucci managing editor

John B. Langel has been in the presence of the greatest athletes in the world. He has met with basketball legend Michael Jordan, Philadelphia football star Reggie White and Detroit's own basketball star Grant Hill. This sports agent and attorney however, does not only represent or mingle with male athletes. In fact, he is the U.S. women's national soccer team's agent.

A father of two boys, Langel never saw the disadvantages of being a female athlete firsthand. He noted that his boys always had new equipment and the finest of facilities to play on or in. In 1972, Title IX was passed making it illegal to give women's sports less equip-

ment, uniforms, field time, etc.

For the past thirty years, women in sports are still trying to gain the respect that they deserve.

In 1987, the first Title IX lawsuit was held when women athletes from Temple University sued their school. After three weeks of trial, the athletes won the case when Temple agreed to give its men's and women's teMOS equal treatment. Temple also added more women's teMOSto its athletic program.

Ten years in 1997, after this event took place in Philadelphia, Langel received a phone call from a woman who was on the U.S. women's national soccer team. Michelle Akers was on the other end of the phone telling Langel how she did not feel that women's soccer was getting the respect it deserved.

Langel was familiar with Akers who was the Most Valuable Player at the U.S. Women's Cup '96. She wanted to know if he could help her team.

quietly in the back.

''I left that room with goosebumps;' Langel said.

'Those women were the most charismatic, bright and passionate people I ever met."

Since that first meeting., Langel has been trying to gain respect for women's soccer from the United States.

In Dec.1997, Langel walked into a room and saw a group of women sitting -around a table. He recognized Mia Hamm, who was sitting

Gymnastics, tennis and ice skating are the only sports, presently, where men and women earn the same amount of money. When the women's soccer team won the World Cup in 1999, they received $450,000 to split among the 20 players. If the men had won the World Cup in 1998, they would have split $4.5 million.

1he 1999 women's World Cup proved that the United States is in-

terested in women's soccer. These athletes were posted on everything from cereal boxes to magazine covers to Barnie dolls. Langel organized the tour that the women did after the World Cup and he is presently representing the 160 women who will be in the women's professional soccer league. The league will start on April 15, in Washington, D.C. Langel believes that women's soccer will improve in this country since our players will now be mixed with international stars. When U.S. national soccer player Carla Overbeck was asked what made her think that she could capture the hearts of America, she said, "I can see it in their eyes."

Langel loves the fact that girls and even boys now have these great female athletes as role models.

"Thosewomen werethe most charismatic,bright and passionate peopleI ever met,"

-JohnLangel, sports agent

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Spring sports take action

by Jennifer Coots

Men's Lacrosse

The men's lacrosse team played twice against Eastern on Thursday at home. Cabrini stole the game with an excellent score of 19-5.Thomas Lemieux gave a stellar performance, registering four goals and three assists. Joshua Hagelin gave a strong performance by making five goals. On Saturday, Cabrini hosted Villa Julie College for a game which resulted in a score of 11-7, Cabrini's loss.

Men's Tennis

The men's tennis team started the season off with two home games this past week. The score was 6-1, Cabrini's win, as they challenged Widener on Wednesday. On Sunday, Cabrini hosted a game against King's College, resulting in a score of 6-1, Cabrini's loss.

Women'sSoftball

The women's softball team played six games this past week. On Thursday,

they played two games against Rosemont at Beaver College. The first game ended with a score of 6-0, Cabrini's gain. The second game resulted in another win, with a score of 15-0.

On Friday, the women played Wilkes University, where they enjoyed a win of 2-0. At Moravian College on Friday, the women won with a score of 3-2. Saturday, the team played Bates College, earning a shut-out win of 50. They then competed against Muhlenberg, winning 4-0.

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Muddy goal by the Gav's leaves Villa Julie's goalie stunned.

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Longpole Mike Demarest sets up to receive a pass from goalie Matt Clements.

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Attack Tom Lemieux fights off Villa Julie's tough defense.

Gav's defense battles Villa Julie in the goal crease.