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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. 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.

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.

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