Sept. 13, 2001 issue 02 Loquitur

America Under Attack

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Terrorists Strike USA

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911. It is the number every one calls in an emergency. It is also the date of this past Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, a date that will go down in history. On this date, our nation experienced a series of terrorist attacks.

It is being compared to the bombing of Pearl Harbor. CNN is naming it "America Under Attack." The World Trade Center was attacked and eventually collapsed. The Pentagon was attacked. Camp David was believed to be targeted, however, the pilot of another plane diverted that attack and landed in an unpopulated field in

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missions. The planes were believed to be chosen because they had a large quantity of fuel, which would culminate in a big explosion.

At 8:45 a.m., American Airlines Flight 11, carrying 81 passengers and 11 crew members slammed into the north tower of the World Trade Center. Shortly after, at 9:03 a.m., USA Flight 165 crashed into the other building of the Twin Towers.

The second flight was carrying 56 passengers and nine crew members. No survivors from the crashes have been found. An hour after the attacks, the 110-story towers of the World Trade Center collapsed. A huge cloud of black smoke hung in the air where seconds earlier the huge buildings had once stood.

An hour after the twin towers were struck by planes they come crashing down. out the attacks. Two hundred and sixty-six passengers and crew died on the kamikaze -story continued on page 3

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Tuesday the World Trade Center was struck by planes. photo courtacy of www.wcbs.com The Pentagon was under flames as soon as the plane impacted the building.

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HSL offers students resources and quiet

by Amy Gassen news editor

Quiet is bard to find when many people share a roof. The Holy Spirit Library that nestles between Woodcrest and the Mansion offers four walls of quiet to accomplish schoolwork.

The library is not just about researching in books. 500 periodicals and newspapers are on the main and upper floors. 23 databases can be found on the computers to aid students in different areas of study. This summer, six new databases were added to the system.

Anne Scbwelm, coordinator of information access and user services is excited about the new school year. "It's nice to have full time students on campus again," said Scbwelm.

8 p.m., said Schwelm." Previously, the Friday hours were 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

The college network bas changed over the summer. The librarians have been busy helping students creating network accounts. "We are the only public lab that does not require a log in," Schwelm said.

The library will host it's third annual open house on Friday, Sept. 28 from 11:45 a.m. until 2 p.m. Dr. Romano is going to present a picture done by a Cabrini Alumn to hang on the newly painted wall in the library. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend.

Over the summer, the library acquired eight brand new Dell computers. All of the computers have office applications on them and have access to the Internet. Library Hours

Scbwelm said, 'The new computers should make it easier for students who are working with faculty that use either webct or blackboard."

The library hours have also expanded. ''In response to some upperclassmen in social work and sociology an d some of the history classes, we are now open Friday's until

Monday-Thursday 8:00a.m.-10:30p.m.

Friday

Saturday 9:00am.-4:00p.m.

Sunday 1:OOp.m-10:00p.m.

Committed to community service worldwide

by Katie Hernsonand Rich Magda staff writers

The newest club at Cabrini College, Circle K, is a service program focused on promoting good fellowship and high scholarship. The mission of Circle K International is for college and university students who are responsible citizens and leaders with a lifelong commitment to community service worldwide.

Originally, Circle K was the brainchild of Kiwanis member Jay N. Emerson in 1936. Circle K has since evolved into the collegiate equivalent of the Key Club, which aids in the welfare of young adults, especially high school students. Circle K rose to esteem when 19 additional clubs, founded as fraternities, were chartered in 1950.

Dedicated to the idea of such clubs, Jesse Gluckman, sophomore, has been involved since high school.

"I was a Key Clobber in high school. I was very active when I came to Cabrini. I wanted to see if they bad anything similar so I contacted the local Kiwanis. They gave me permission. I bad to get twenty people that showed interest," Gluckman said.

At Cabrini, the fledgling club does not have any members, although approximately fifty prospective members have shown interest, according to Gluckman, one of four founders.

Circle K bad its first campus-wide meeting last Thursday, Sept. 6, at which they discussed the events planned for the weekend. Friday, Sept. 7, the club attended "Fun Night" at a church in Upper Darby, where they socialized and made crafts with young

children. On Saturday, Sept. 8, the club organized the kitchen and served food to homeless people at St. John's Kitchen, in Norristown. This past Sunday, the club collaborated to form a fundraiser at a flea market in Upper Darby, where they sold donated "junk" to pay for fixed expenses, according to Gluckman.

Circle K has planned service oriented road trips, an AIDs Walk, along with various other community service projects.

In the upcoming months, Circle K will be giftwrapping at the Plymouth Meeting Mall during the Christmas Holidays, along with going caroling at a nursing home. Among definite arrangements is a trip to Sebastion in Evansburg State Park, where Circle K will aid in giving physically and mentally handicapped children horseback riding lessons.

Excited about the number of people interested· in Circle K, Gluckman said, "Because we are a new club on campus, there is nothing that we have to do. We want to work with our members to see what everyone wants the club to be. We're going to have fun!"

If you are considering joining Circle K, there is a $25 membership fee. This fee will go to the benefit of the club, providing opportunity for student scholarships and a Circle K magazine for student leaders.

ff you are interested in joining, email Jesse Gluckman at lbeJesseG@aol.com Lisa Difabio at Silvercdy@aol.com Catje Garofalo at Katy009@aol.com Jonathon Zeminkski at Jonzl l3@aol.com Or call Gluckman at (610) 489-2240.

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Missy Modesti, upset at the events happening on Tuesday, was consoled by Jen Dalvano

Terrorists strike

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Due to the plane hijackings, the American Aviation Association grounded all planes flying in the United States until further notice. They stated that the earliest the air ban would be lifted is on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at noon.

Charlie Perugini, 19, was about forty blocks away from the World Trade Center when the attack occurred. "I was by Fortieth Street, and I could see and smell smoke everywhere;' he said.

They closed a ten block radius around the collapsed buildings. The subways also closed down inside the city. "I had to walk home to the Bronx," Perugini said.

NYPD has released a statement that there may be thousands of casualties at the World Trade Center.

New York Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani has released a statement that 2100 victims have been found from the Twin Towers and are being treated from the attack.

At 9:40 a.m., American Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon. Twenty-two victims from the Pentagon building were taken to a nearby hospital to be treated. All federal buildings in Washington, D.C., were evacuated.

At 11:26 a.m., the fourth attack occurred. United Flight 93 crashed down near Jennerstown, Pa. A member on the plane placed

• a 911 call before the plane smackeddown. 38 passengersand seven crew membersdied in the crash.

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Campus Reaction to violence

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Harvey Lape, a philosophy professor, also decided to continue on with his classes. "It would be a mistake to disrupt what you 're doing [because of acts of terrorismJ."

On Tuesday, Cabrini's own Wood Dining Services catered in one of the fallen Trade Centers. As of press time, two out of 11 members were accounted for. Campus Ministry organized two prayer services for 12:15 p.m. and another for 7 p.m. Coordinator of Community Outreach and Partnership Mary Laver called today " a moment of very much confusion and so much sadness." Father Steve Albero was "moved by the number of people and the silence [at the service]."

about an hour from the crash, voluntarily evacuated due to a fear of another attack on the city.

Andrew Mulkerin, a student at University of Pittsburgh, witnessed the chaos after the crash. Many buildings in the surrounding areas were evacuated. Classes at the University of Pittsburgh were canceled.

"It's sad that this is what this is coming down to. We've been expecting it for a long time but we never though it would happen," Mulkerin said.

In addition to the attacks on the United States of America, Afghanistan experienced a terrorist attack in its capital city of Kabul. The attack occurred at 2:30 a.m., Afghani time (6 p.m. Eastern Time).

President George W. Bush had been in Sarasota, Fla. when the initial attack occurred. After reading a book to children at a local elementary school, he addressed the nation.

"Freedom was attacked this morning by faceless cowards and freedom will be defended," Bush said. "Make no mistake, the United States will hunt down and punish those responsible for these cowardly acts.

"I ask the American people to join me in saying thanks for all the folks who have been fighting hard to rescue our fellow citizens and to join me in saying a prayer for the victims and families;' Bush said.

scrambled to find out the whereabouts of their loved ones, David Carpenter, director of student life, was awaiting word on his father. Carpenter's father, a retired Air Force General, works as a consultant under the Secretary of Armed Forces Committee in the Pentagon. Carpenter's father was at a meeting across the street from the Pentagon when a plane crashed into it. His office was ruined in the wreckage and fire following that crash. One can only imagine the outcome of this day for Carpenter had his father- been in his office.

Carpenter also has a brother-inlaw who is an artist in New York City and a sister who is a flight attendant. Both were okay.

Bosnia, where attacks like this are common. Hasic-Stamps was "very stressed out" at today's happenings.

President Iadarola said, in part, in a statement, "we cannot fight hate with hate."

Late Tuesday afternoon, a television sat flickering in the Grace Hall Atrium. Tissue boxes and chairs surrounded the room. It is there that Dr. Valente, academic dean of students, said, "It's a terrible day in American history and I just feel awful."

Dr. Romano, a philosophy instructor, feels that today's attacks were an, "act of war, but we don't know who to fight."

As residents from New York

For Shayla Hasic-Stamps, assistant director of student life, the scenes today were all too familiar. Hasic-Stamps is from war-tom

Outside a crowded cafeteria, Dr. Young summed up the day's events in just one sentence, "our country will never be the same again."

Philadelphia acts to secur.e all

by Katie Hernson and Rich Magda staff writers

Devastated by catastrophic airborne terrorists attacks in New YorkCity, Washington D.C., and the southeast suburbs of Pittsburgh, the people of Philadelphia reacted in fear and anguish, questioning their safety and hiding from unforeseeable tragedy.

Flooded by police, the panic ensued in The City of Brotherly Love. Workers and residents alike fled when evacuations began at 10:20 a.m.Firstto be evacuated were the Federal offices. Two hours later, Philadelphiaschools were evacuatedand studentswere

sent home. The Philadelphia Museum of Art also closed at midday.

Construction on the National Constitution Center and the Gateway Visitor Center was temporarily halted in reaction to Mayor John Street's order that all public buildings be· closed at noon.

The National Parks Service shut down the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, stating, "we thought it was prudent to close," according to Phil Sheridan, spokesmanfor Independence National Historical Park.

Philadelphia schools were also closed on Wednesday, Sept. 12.

With each advance in the terrorist assault the city's phone lines became increasingly clogged declining callers' service, sending the message "all circuits are busy."

Employees of public businesses were given an 800-num~ to call if still uncertain about work on Sept. 12.

If all goes according to the security plan in effect, it is expected that the Philadelphia area will be functioning normally today, although it is certain that the aftermath of the terrorist strikes on the quintessential symbols of our nation's pride will be in the conscience of society.

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A plane crashes into the Pentagon,' causing a section to crumble to the ground.

Live music, free food and fun at Fall Fling

Students came out to see Lima Bean Riot, play games, eat and get free stuff this weekend at Fall Fling, held on the commons.

PubllcSafety Report

Sept. 3 - Sept. 10

On Saturday, Sept. 2, citations were given to one student in the new residence hall for underage drinking and two were given for underage drinking in Xavier. The students who received citations in Xavier tried to jump out of a window to avoid public safety

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On Wednesday, Sept. 5, two students received citations in House One for underage drinking.

On Thursday, Sept. 6, five people were cited for failure to obey a college official.

On Friday, Sept. 7, four people were cited for underage drinking in CAC.

On Saturday, Sept. 8, three students received two citations each for using a microwave in Woodcrest, which is a fire hazard. One citation was given to a student for not attending a mandatory meeting in Woodcrest. A handicap parking sign was found by House One.

photos by Katie Reing Above: Lima Bean Riot played last weekend in between Woodcreat and the Holy Spirit Library at Fall Fling. Left: Students took each other on, trying to get a touchdown. Right: Two students battled each other at Fall Fling.

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The stories below are real. They were featured in real periodicals.They happenedto real peopfe.

by Renae Tomcanfn managingeditor

A Laughing Matter

La\ughter is a serious matter for scientists in the United Kingdom. They are in search of the funniest joke in the nation. They are also trying to discover some iofonnation on the psychology of humor. Researchers are accepting submissions of jokes that will be rated on a five-point "laughometer." Most of the submitting and rating can be done on the Laugh Lab website at www.laughlab.co.uk.

In addition to ranking the jokes, visitors to the site will be asked to fill out a short psychological questionnaire. These questions will help researchers determine if there are differences between the sense of humor in men ~d women or in different age groups.

The study, scheduled to end in Sept. 2002, will reveal the funniest joke in Britain. A volunteer will be subjected to a brain scan while hearing the funniest joke so that researchers can deterinine effects humor has on the brain.

Freedom of Flatulence

Next time you have to pass gas, feel free to. It is not a crime ac• cording to a judge in Melbourne, Austrailia

DavidPaulOrixti was fined $200 after '1,.reakingwind"in a police station after being picked up on drinking offences. The charges were appealedby the WerribecLegalService.

Sally Smith, manager for the service. challenged the pro$CCUtion to prove that flatulence was a voluntary act. The police have refused to comment on this case.

LindaBlair Leek Out

A coonection between MotherTheresa and Linda Blair may seem absurd,butfour yearsafterher death it seems thatshe also underwent anexorcism.

Archbishopof Calcutta HenryD'Souza arrangedthe exorcism for MotherTheresawhile she was hospitalized for cardiac problems. o•Souu said thatshe would be calm duringthe day butappear"extremely agitated''at nigbLHe was afraidthat the nun "mightbe underattackof the evil one."

D'Souu thencalledon a priestin Calcuttato say a prayerof exorciam over MotherTheresa.Thepriest was describedas sbo(:ked but thenagreedto performthe exorcism..After it was over,Mother Theresa"slept li1re a baby." ,.

D'Souu saw these revelationsprovingthatMother 1heresa was even more specialthan previouslythought. It showed herto be "both holy and human..,

Car shopping made easy

by JustineDI FIiippo photo editor

The temperature outside is 95 degrees but in the car it's at least 120 degrees. The heat is on just to prevent the car from overheating. The sweat is dripping down ypur face as you drive the four miles to 7-11 to get an ice cold slurpy.

It's time to get rid of that 1985 hunk of junk.

Buying a new car might not be as expensive as the sticker on the window says if you know your stuff. There are a few things a car buyer needs to know before walking onto a car lot. Knowing just these few things could save the consumer thousands of dollars.

The first thing a consumer needs to know is a few definitions. Dealers often throw these at a consumer because the dealer knows the consumer doesn't know what they means.

MSRP-manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. This is simply the sticker price on the car.

ADI- Additional Dealer Markup. This is the price that the dealer wants the consumer to pay so that they get a bigger commission.

The first thing to do when shopping for a new car is to buy a folder. There is some research that the consumer has to do if they want to save money.

There are sites online that help consumers price cars. Decide what kind of car, model and make, you want. These web sites will tell the consumer exactly what the MSRP is in the consumer's area. On autoweb.com they quote the 2001 Toyota Corolla S in the Doylestown area for $12,793. The sticker on the same car in the dealership in Doylestown had the same car marked $15,000. The way to walk out of the dealership with that car for the price on the Internet is simple. Go to all of the following web sites invoisdealers .com,autoweb.com, vehiclesonline.com, carsdirect.com, autovantage.com and any others that you can find that will give you quotes.

Here is where the folder comes in handy. Print out all the quotes you got from each site and average the price. The amounts are going to be within $100 of each other. Place each individual quote and the average into the folder.

The consumer is ready to walk into the dealership. With the folder in hand the consumer already has one hand up in the situation but there are still a few scams that some dealers throw at the consumer to get the money back. Dealers have a way of adding on extra charges to the bill so that the consumer is right back to square one.

The consumer should never tell the dealer that they are desperate for a car. All they hear is" you've just won the lotto." coming out of the consumers mouth. When talking to the dealer, show him/her the prices

from the research. If the dealer says that he cannot give the car away for that amount simply tell them you'll take your business elsewhere. Dealers will always call the consumer back before they walk out the door.

Now the consumer is getting what they want for the price they want, right? Not really. There is still more negotiating to go on.

The top three scams that dealers throw at consumers often costs the consumer thousands.

The deposit check scam. After the consumer finally thinks that everything is done the dealer may ask for a deposit before asking the manager if the asking price is acceptable. The dealer asks for the deposit to prove to his manager that the consumer is serious about buying the car. Ten minutes later he comes back, with out the check and says "sorry the manager says that's not an acceptable price." When you ask the dealer for the check he simply says, "oh we thought you were serious about it. The check has already been deposited." How do you avoid this? Simply tell the dealer that he sees no money until you know what you are going to pay. If all else fails, tell the dealer you 're taking your business elsewhere. The consumer will always get their way.

The forced warranty scam. Some dealerships try to sell more with the car. Most is invisible, warranty's, and even death insurance. The dealer tells the consumer that the bank requires it for the loan. All the bank wants from the consumer is to get their monthly check. The only extra that is worth the money is when you lease a car. Some dealers offer what is called GAP insurance. This is in case the car gets stolen or totaled. If the insurance company will not pay on the existing lease the dealership will pick up the tap. Remember if you do opt to get any of these make sure to get it in writing on the paperwork or the consumer just bought a car full of hot air.

Additional dealer markup. This is added on as charges such as paperwork and talking with the dealer. The only way to get rid of this charge is to keep talking the dealer down. Remember the consumer can always get up and walk out and the dealer will keep calling the consumer back.

Take your time when looking for cars it can save you thousands of dollars. For more scams that dealers do check out carbuyingtips.com.

To check quotes go to www.invoisdealers.com autoweb.com vehiclesonline.com carsdirect.com autovantage.com

Students: Your grades, schedule and busin~ office balance are all available beginning Sept. 14, 2001 through the new Cabrini College Web for Students.

You must first obtain your Cabrini Domain User Name and password by going to Cabrini's new online computer accounts management service at http://accounts.cabrini.edu/start.asp

After you obtain your Domain User Name and Password, you can go to the new "Web for Sudents" by entering the following URL http://www.cabrini.edu/itr/ Click on "student support." Click on "Web for students (secure)."

When you enter the "Web for Students:• you will need to retieve your "special user name and password. It is different from your Cabrini Domain User Name andpassword. Click on "Retrieve your user name and password" and follow the simple instructions. ,

MTV:almost./egal,celebrates20th

by Ryan Mulloy

claimed reality series 'The Real World." The show caught on staff writer and bas inspired many other reality shows we see today.

Some 20 years ago, the idea of ·a 24-hour music video station seemed preposterous. Who would sit on their couch and watch nothing but music videos all day? MTV has grown with its viewers and now, in the year 2001, the idea of not having something like MTV would seem odd.

Twenty years ago, MTV made a splash into the cable industry with a few employees and a videotape library of music videos. The station was solely dedicated to the purpose of showcasing music videos and helping to sell recording rutists or bands. Withvery little else on the schedule, the station had many shows dedicated to certain type of videos.

"Yo MTV Raps" covered many of the artists of hip hop in the 1980s. "Headbanger's Ball" was a talk show and brought new rock acts and old to the fans of heavy metal. Throughout the day, nothing but video covered the sound waves.

Through time, MTV developed many little ideas and

"Road Rules" can also be linked to the rise in reality game shows like "Survivor."

It was in the '90s, though, that MTV became the signature for things like spring break and summer vacation. The hot spots were all hit by the MTV crew, as every spring and summer, MTV had a beach house packed to the roof with its young viewers, dancing to the latest in popular music and taking part in vacation activities. MTV promoted the notion of doing something with spring break and making a road trip out of the time, turning spring break from a long weekend to a celebration of youth.

While it never really gets taken seriously by critics, the MTV news department has been a very influential center of viewer's lives. Viewers learned about the deaths of Kurt Cobain, Notorious B.I.G., and Tupac Shakur. They were kept open to the latest news about Napster in the Supreme Court. But most importantly, MTV helped influence voters. With their "Choose Or Lose" campaigns, MTV has managed to reveal to young voters that their opinion matters in talking to candidates in special edition town ball meetings. These candid interviews opened up interest and trust with politicians aild it was all brought to you by Music Television.

Though MTV has changed much of its programming and taken the videos down to a minimum. it still plays play a major role in what is popular today in the music industry. Its flagship video show "Total Request Live" involves fans calling or emailing the show and requesting their favorite video for a countdown. Keeping these videos on the show lends to people's interest in buying and tuning in to MTV as well, thus showing MTV great influence on today's youth.

While MTV's video programming has dwindled over the past few years, it has have expanded its operations to the digital cable world. With several 24-hour-a-day ]video networks, MTV can now play photo retrievedfrom www.nsync.com everything it has in its catalogue, be it on

'N' Sync is definitely one band that has reaped the benefits of the popular MTV show Total Request Live, with hot host teenage girls can not get enough of Carson Daly

MTV X, which plays nothing but rock videos, or even MTV Spanish Videos.

MTV's reign over the last 20 years in music and pop culture culminated with a celebration entitled "Live & Almost made them into filler, so not to overplay videos day in, day out. The channel found much success in shows like "Remote Control" and 'The Ben Stiller Show." Another show, called ''Liquid Television" featured many cartoons, including the wildly popular "Beavis & Butthead," which later made it big on its own with MTV, including a feature film.

As MTV rolled into the'90s,it started things up with a new format. Video time slots made way for the latest in fashion trends with "House Of Style." When "Remote Control' became dated, MTV came up with "Singled Out," another game show that paired off men and women crazy enough to participate.

MTV is a major trendsetter in pop culture. These days reality programs are about all you can find on your TV. However, it was in the'90s that MTV began running its highly ac-

Legal." The show wasn't just an event to show music as it is now, but was a show that celebrated the old days up until the future of MTV, even with the DJs of old. With a tribute to artists like Notorious B.I.G and Tupac Shakur, to performances by bands like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billy Idol, and Bon Jovi, MTV covered the last 20 years of music and music videos.

While MTV was an idea that people didn't believe in when it started, it's tough to do without it. It has influenced opinions on music, artists, and general pop culture. It would come as no surprise that if in 20 more years, MTV is still ruling the airwaves.

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by BeoeeIorncaoio managing editor

The reality television boom is still going strong. With "Fear Factor" pushing the envelope this summer by having contestants eat sheeps' eyes and lying down with rats, it is impossible to see what producers will put out this year. The fall season is chock full of these types of shows. Over the next few issues, the Loquitur will preview/review these shows and see which ones will be voted off or survive.

n't have a lot of gimmicks... If it's intelligently done, [it] crayons, candy and coloring books. could be compelling," O'Brien told TV Guide.

In the "less-is-more" category is the newest reality series "Lost." The premise is simple. Take six strangers from different backgrounds, randomly pair them up into three teams of two, and leave them in some unnamed location on the globe. The goal: get back to the Statue of Liberty before the other teams.

The prize: $200,000 and two new Mercury Mountaineers.

This newish twist on the old reality standard became the pet project of an unlikely celebrity, late-night talk show host Conan O'Brien. O'Brien, whose television program often pokes fun at shows like "Survivor" and "Big Brother," found "Lost" to be much more interesting than the other shows in the genre."Lost" is another American attempt to adapt a British series. O'Brien saw the show and was struck by it.

"[Lost] seemed like a very smart reality show - it did-

h.y Ger/ 1yna (Mee A & E editor

Due to the mind-boggling tragedy of the terrorist airplane crashes experienced on Tues., Sept. 11, the Emmy Awards that were scheduled to premier on Sun., Sept.16 have been postponed indefinitely.

The 53rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards. were to be broadcasted on CBS from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles; however, Jim Chabin, president of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, has decided to postpone the Emmy Award ceremony, "out of respect for the victims, their families and fellow citizens."

The three teams were then blindfolded and flown to their O'Brien, who is acting as- the show's producer, also unknown location. Instead of dropping each of the teams in chose "Lost'' because it is not as focused on cut throat com- a different place, all the teams were left off at the same petition. "There's not an element of people trying to screw point. Their first mission was to find out what country they each other over - which may ultimately be the flaw of were in. this program," O'Brien said.

The hour-long episode then followed these six people

It very well may be. trying to overcome different cultural and physical obsta-

"Lost" premiered Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. on NBC. Just as the cles. Celeste, the beauty queen, could not handle heavy commercials promised, six strangers were stranded some- backpacks. Carla, the catty one, tried desperately to comwhere on the globe. They were not allowed any personal municate with the locals to get a ride. items and were stripped searched to ensure that no one With these the conflicts and the occasional tiff as the could cheat. major plot, "Lost" drags. There is very little action, and we

learn little of the country they are in and the potential dangers. The contestants are the same that viewers have seen since the first Real World. Although it is refreshing not to see the constant bickering, "Lost" offers very little else. NBC would be better off if they left O'Brien to bis latenight talk show and focusing on its other British import 'The Weakest Link."

STAY TUNED FOR MORE REALITY T.V.SHOW REVIEWS NEXT WEEK.:

SNEAK PEAK: The Amazing Race

The eager crew of the new reality r V show "Lost" awaits their 'lost' location aboard the show's plane.

Then they were provided with backpacks that claimed to be "the weight of a 10 year-old child." These "survival" packs contained some clothes, two liters of water, a twoday supply of food and other essential survival items like

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The Academy has also postponed close to a week of celebrity receptions and other social events leading up to the Emmy Awards show. The Emmy Awards is television's equivalent of the Oscars.

Please remember to keep the innocent victims and families of those involved in this meaningless act of violence in your prayers.

If so, you must sign up at health services. Feel free to sign-up Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. now tiH September 28, 2001.

Cost depends on total number of doses ordered: $40-$75 per dose.

If you have any questions, please call health services @ ext.8400.

Health services is located in the Rooyman's Center next to the library.

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We're gonna rock this house ...

by Renee Tomcanln

"The house that rock built."

managing editor

That phrase is used to sum up the entire Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, this unique museum is a tribute to rock and all types of music. Inside, visitors have the rare opportunity to see some of the great artifacts from rock's past while learning about its history and the future of the genre.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is truly a "rock and roll" building that rises above Lake Erie on the North Shore of Cleveland. The design is of glass and concrete, representing the power and beauty of rock and roll. The style may look familiar. Architect I.M. Pei, whose resume includes the Louvre in Paris and ihe National Gallery of Art's East Building in Washington, D. C., created the building.

Toe interesting exterior is only the beginning in a visitor's journey through rock and roll's past. Upon entering the building, two cars hang from the ceiling. These, along with a large Zoo TV neon sign, are from U2's Zoo TV tour. After paying the $15 admission fee, it is time to rock on.

Toe museum consists of four floors of artifacts, movies and interactive exhibits. On the ground floor, the majority of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's memorabilia is kept. Welcome to the permanent collection. This is where Jim Morrison's Cub Scout uniform and elementary school report cards are.

Memphis to San Francisco to New York to Seattle.

On the other side of the hall is the Jirni Hendrix Experience. Sit in the Jirni Hendrix Theater and watch some classic clips from the Isle of Wight festival. Early artwork, drafts of "Purple Haze" and home photographs are also included. Visitors can also watch an interview recorded in 2000 by Hendrix's father. Throughout the first floor are interactive exhibits such as the 500 songs that shaped rock and roll and the Come See About Me performer database.

On the third floor is the actual hall of fame. Inside, a 45-minute presentation of all of

the inductees is played. Samples of songs, video clips and photographs create an amazing multimedia experience. Many times, cheering can be heard for visitor's favorite inductees. Along the wall is a light up signature wall. On this, almost every inductee's signature is placed. At the end of the hall of fame, memorabilia from the newest inductees is kept. In 2001, Queen, Michael Jackson, Steely Dan, Ritchie Valens, Paul Simon, Toe Flamingos, Solomon Burke and Aerosrnith were inducted as performers.

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On the top floors of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are special exhibits. The featured exhibit until the end of 2001 is John Lennon: His Life and Work. This is located on the fourth, fifth and sixth floors of the museum. "Imagine," a feature-length movie about Lennon, provides a glimpse into the life of a rock legend. Lennon's songs, artwork and poetry are also on display on the two floors. In 2002, the featured exhibit will highlight some of the greatest Teen Idols from David Cassidy to Britney Spears.

In addition to odds and ends like that, there is a section of

A nighttime view of the Rock and Roll House of fame stage outfits from newer performers like 'N Sync, Devo, TLC located in Cleveland, Ohio. and AC/DC. In the center of the floor are the Legends of

and movie songs of all time.

Rock and roll fans are passionate about their music. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland allows these fans to experience their idols first hand through music, memorabilia and movies. Whether you love Joni Mitchell or Alice Cooper, Janis Joplin or Buddy Holly, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will amaze, educate and entertain you.

On the ground and second floors are interesting films that highlight different parts of rock and roll history. Rock and the Movies also features some of the greatest rock films Rock. Madonna's wedding dress from her 1984 Mtv Video Music Awards performance is there. One of David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust stage outfits sits across from a Keith Moon drum set. Aside from outfits, handwritten drafts of songs are hung on the wall. Such notable inclusions are "Meet Virginia" by Train, "Enter Sandman" by Metallica and "Beat on the Brat" by the Ramones. Also, visitors can follow rock as it moved across the nation from

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Well it's that time of year again. Toe school year has officially started and with that comes many promising prospects. Of course I'm not talking about achieving honor roll or anything like that, who needs that? I'm talking about the new shipment of fresh meat on campus. It's like a gift to returning students, for new students, it's like going to a buffet for the first time.

So how did the summer lovin' go this year? If you answered "great" to this question you can stop reading now, you don't need any help. For those of you who weren't quite John Travolta and Olivia Newton John, read on. I've prepared for you the essential guide to becoming the hottest ticket on campus.

Absolutely never, ever come to class in sweatpants. How lazy can you possibly be to put on a pair of jeans? Jeans always look good. The plus is that jeans look good with just about any shirt you own. If you're wearing sweatpants to class then you've obviously given up already. Sweatpants are acceptable in two situations: Going to bed, and sledding.

If you think you're funny, chances are you're not. Don't try too hard to be a joker. Let inspiration hit. If you must say something off kilter in class make sure it's good,. oth-

erwise that's a tough hole to dig yourself out of. Study, study, study. People, especially girls, like to study in groups. If you 're a guy this is the way to go. When the teacher asks you a question sit there and shake you're head like you don't understand a damn thing they're saying. Try to throw in a look of worry if possible. After class tell one of the girls in class that you really could use a hand. If you're invited to a study group let me congratulate you now.

As is with every other aspect of life, you must network. Don't try to score with every person you come into contact with. Befriend at least .one or two people of the opposite sex. Always try to be sweet, charming and very available. Before you know it your friend is talking to their friends and the "Love Connection Super Highway" has started.

Everything sucks. If you happen to start a casual conversation with someone start complaining as soon as possible. Now don't go overboard but try not to be as chipper as Punky Brewster, it's very disarming. In most cases people tend to agree with the things you hate, not with the things you love. Sad, I know, but true.

And lastly, never hold anything I write as being completely true. Most of what I know I've learned through other people. In many cases my hopes at scoring were as bleak as Charlie Brown getting with Lucy. Good luck everyone. See you next time.

Nominees must meet certain criteria before becoming eligible to be inducted. There are four categories in which a person can be nominated: performers, non-performers, early influences and side men.

Performers, who are musicians and musical groups, are eligible 25 years after their first record is released. Other items are taken into consideration like the artist's contribution to the development of rock and roll. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame foundation then nominates several nominees and these are voted on by 1,000 rock experts. Those who receive the highest number of votes, over 50 percent, are inducted. About five to seven performers are inducted a year.

Non-performers are those in the industry who have impacted rock and roll in some way. Some of the inductees in this category are the Beatles' manager George Martin, guitar-maker Les Paul and Dick Clark. Early influences are musicians who lead to the evolution of rock and roll and inspired many of rock's leading artists. These include Billie Holiday, Jimmy Walker and Muddy Waters. Side Men is a new category, having been created in 2000. This honors musicians who have spent their careers as back up musicians on recordings that contributed a great deal but are not well known. 2001 inductee James Burton played guitar for Eivis-amtEmmytoaiiarris,-

A SI.IMMER SPENT IN SPAIN: PART

by Renee DI Pietro

and later that day we also went to the Museum of Cadfz.

I received a lot of mail from home this week, real mail too, not electronic. I tell everyone how Jeanne and I spot Jupiter every night because the stars here are amazing on our roof. I loved talking to my family over the phone. We worked out a little schedule for them to call every Monday.

I am not going to the bullfight next week. I saw the whole process of the fight and learned extensively in class how they kill the bull so now I no longer feel compelled to witness it in person. The video was more then enough for me.

July 15, 2001

Second week report. Today is Sunday. Spain is a different place everyday. Some days are harder then others. This weekend was great. We have been going to the new city more this week because the majority of the town hangs out there. We live in the old city but there is more to do in the new city at night.

We are realizing how different the United States is from most countries. In the states it is difficult to recognize a foreigner because we have such a variety of races in our population, but here it is like black and white when a tourist appears.

On Friday night Jeanne and I went running along the ocean horizon and the sun was setting, pretty spectacular. After the run Jeanne, Carolyn, Jacki and I spent the night on a little bench in a plaza chatting about all the foods we missed from back home.

Right now I am sitting on the beach and I can hear the song "As you are" by Talking Heads. A lot of the Spanish radio stations play American artists. America's influence here shocks me some times and I have to remind myself that I really am in Spain.

Last night the whole group went to a Festival of Folklore concert. The concert took place in a beautiful landscaped park across the street from the school's campus. The show was remarkable as we watched and listened to the music and dance of many countries rich in folklore.

July 22, 2001

Hola, this week I have completed the majority of my shopping for gifts which has been a great lift off my shoulders. I love the presents that I am bringing home. On Friday during our morning class a Spanish news station filmed us

I've been reading the city newspaper a lot recently. The newspaper can be shocking. The third lead story pictured a Palestinian woman holding her bloody baby who was killed in a crossfire. How is the Middle East still beating with such rage?

I will never forget how lucky I am to live in the United States.

July 28, 2001

Our one-month anniversary in Spain is today! Yesterday was the last day of school. Receiving my certificate at the small ceremony made me realize exactly how much had happened. I never ever pictured myself to be living in Spain while participating in an 80~hour school program. I still cannot believe it and feel like this whole weekend is earthshaking. After the ceremony Jeanne and I immediately went to the beach and talked how much we were going to miss everyone and how time is starting to fly by.

We did our last bit of shopping after lunch and siesta. We bought Mavy a beautiful hand-painted fan and matching shawl. In the shawl store I saw the most beautiful picture and finally understand the difference between being a lazy artist and an inspired artist. It is visible.

Wednesday night we all went to·an African concert and it was one of the greatest concerts I've ever seen. We were dancing in front of the stage and took the many pictures. We ran into so many people from class and spoke Spanish all night. Thursday we went to Jerez again and visited a bodega, a place where wine and all kinds of alcoholic drinks are fermented. Reminded me of the movie "A Walk in the Clouds."

July 29, 2001

Hello. Last day here in Cadfz. I reflected on a lot and I did something I've been wanting to do for a while. There is a homeless man who sits on same comer every day that I passed on my way to school. From the moment I saw him I wanted to give him something. He was quiet and only looked you in the eye for a brief moment as if not pleading for a hand out but just leaving it up to you. I made a secret promise to myself that on the days that I wanted ice cream and gave it up for him, I would give him that money the last time I saw him.

Today was that last day. I gave him 600 pesetas. Normally he has a collection of 25 peseta coins, so I looked a little ridiculous probably handing this quiet young man the larger amount, but his reaction makes me want to give him money everyday and if I were here for another day, I would. His eyes were so gracious, surprised and happy. It was the most beautiful thing that I saw in Spain.

August 1, 2001

Hola, we have been traveling all this week and I am now sitting here at our last hotel stop. Monday we left Cadfz and stopped over in Sevilla on our way to C6rdoba. The Cathedral of Sevilla is amazing. Both Christopher Columbus and his son are buried there for the great deeds they did while they were alive. While walking back to the bus later that day we felt our very first drizzle of rain in Spain. The ram did not last long but we were so happy to see it. When we got to C6rdoba Jen, Emma, Karen and I relaxed and went swimming.

Cordoba is beautiful. There we visited the Mezquita which is an old Islam mosque that was converted into a cathedral. Inside there are 300 columns all individuall}' handmade and it is astounding to look at them all.

Today we were in Granada earlier and I witnessed my fa. vorite site of Spain, the Alhambra. Being able to say I've been there is enough reason for me to come Spain for onl}' a day. The Alhambra is an old palace that was used by the kings and their families. The gardens of the Alhambra are unreal. I found a nice little spot at the top of a garden that overlooked the palace and countryside and I just wanted tc sit there forever. The flowers and fountains throughout the palace and gardens are arranged perfectly.

Tonight was our last night in Spain and we all dressed up and went out to sing kareoke in the hotel bar. I do not think we will ever forget tonight or our weeks here in Espana.

While Renee Di Pietro took advantage of her Spanish major in Spain, other students went abroad to merely fulfill their core language requirement. The following is the completion of her journal entry.

A ticket stub from horse show in Jerez.

from left to right: Renee Di Pietro, Emma D'Alessandro, Karen Urbano and Jeanne Radicone enjoy a nice day in Sevilla.

All photos courtesy of Renee Di Pierre

The view from Renee's classroom of the Mediterranear Sea.

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EDITORIAL

Terror sparks patriotism

The sky fell silent on Tuesday morning. After the collapse of the World Trade Center, Manhattan's skyline will be forever transformed. The tragedy sent shock waves that eventually paralyzed our nation. AfterlO a.m. not a single plane departed in the United States.

At 9 a.m., as students, faculty and staff were awestruck by the terrifying images coming from televisions campus wiqe. They, and the rest of the nation, had become infected with anger, shock and sadness.

Spoken by the lips and coming up from the guts of every American were words laced with emotion. Unfortunately it took this tragedy to put patriotism on the minds of Americans.

For citizens who pay attention to the United States affairs with other nations, the idea of a violent attack is feasible, yet still shocking. However, many citizens have never heard of Osama bin Laden before these attacks. The shock was twice as hard for these people.

It takes the worst situation to bring out the best in people. In the 1940s it was Pearl Harbor, in the 1960s it was Vietnam, in the 1990s it was the Oklahoma City bombing and now, in 2001, it's the World Trade Center. How many more tragedies will it take for us, as a nation, to care about our country in times of peace as well as times of war?

Remember Sept. 11, 2001. Remember the shock, the horror and disbelief that struck our home. Use it as a chance to learn about where you come from and our relations with other nations. Learn to live outside of your bubble. Get involved.

The editorials, viewpoints, opinions and letters to the editor published in Loquitur are the views of the student editorial board and the individual writers, not the entire student body or the facultyand administration.

Editor

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Justine Di Filippo ohoto editor

Every summer the same tragedy happens because some adults do not think. I feel sick when I turn on the news and see that another child or pet died because of a senseless act.

Many parents and adults bring their children or pets on shopping trips and leave them locked in the car with the windows cracked. Once inside the store these socalled adults get distracted by either the great sale the supermarket is having or maybe they run into a friend and lose track of time. A half-hour later they return to the car to find that their child or pet is now dead.

What makes me even more furious is that the people wait for

Triple A to come and unlock the ·door.

If I was that parent I would grab whatever I bought and smash the opposite window to get them out as soon as possible. The reason why they do not do this is because it costs at least $400 to get a new window.

What I do not understand is that in the home we do not leave the young children unattended for more then five minutes because we are afraid they might get into something that could hurt them. Here we have people purposely locking their children in the cars for up to a half-hour when it is 95 degrees outside when inside the car temperatures can reach up to 120 degrees inside the car.

If you do not want to bring your children into the store, leave them at the neighbors for the halfhour of shopping. I really think they would not mind a half-hour.

The dog can get tied up outside with a bowl of water and will be fine when you return.

The worst part is our society feels bad for the parent or the pet owner. How come these people are not charged with animal cruelty? Why are not the parents charged with murder?

Last time I checked, if you accidentally shot someone you were charged ' with murder, negligent homicide, or many other charges.

_ Granted I wait in the car when my mom is shopping, but I'm 20 years old. When I get hot, I can get out of the car. Little children are only thinking mommy or daddy will be back, they love me, and when's lunch? They do not know what is happening. When I think of the torture that these children or pets endure in their last few minutes, it makes me sick to my stomach.

We need to wake up and realize that this cannot be dismissed anymore. Some adults need to wake up and realize what they are doing.

Sole searching no longer

Forget the 18-hour bra. I am in favor of the 24hour sandal.

Birkenstocks are the most comfortable shoe in the world. Long school days followed by long nights are less stressful when my dependable sandals comfortably sheath my feet.

Amy Gassen newseditor

I bought my first pair of the wonderful brown double strapped sandal with a back strap in high school. I purchased them at the mall.

Now I am addicted. I cannot go back. Since then, I have acquired six additional pairs at QVC.

The second pair I bought were black triple strapped without a back. I can easily slide them on and off before scampering to my 9:35. In the winter, I opt to layer them with socks. I also have a collection of striped socks with individual toe holders.

• My yellow Birkis are waterproof. These are a great addition to my shoe collection because I can wear them to work. I am a lifeguard and my feet, along with the rest of me are normally wet. This pair

also features my favorite color. I slip into my yellow Birkis and I am automatically in a cheerier mood. I have two other pairs of slides in navy and purple. The navy pair is perfect for when I have to dress up a little and the spunky purple pair is my "fun pair."

For a bit of variety, I added a pair of Birkenstock clogs to my collection. While I am in favor of the open toed shoe, sometimes the outfit just does not go with sandals. For these occasions, I slip into my clogs. They are a more sophisticated look, yet the same great feel as the original sandal.

A triple strapped silver sandal is my newest addition. These ribbed shoes sparkle when I walk. I feel like Cinderella off to the ball when I slip them on my feet. Already, the cling and cushion every hill and valley of the bottom of my feet.

But, as with many things, the first are always the best. Although there are many holes in the bottom of the shoe and they can talk more languages than I can, I still hold on to my old faithful first pair. They may not be suitable to take out, but they know every crevice of my feet and do not c<?mplain. You just do not throw away something so wonderfully loyal as that.

Duct tape, car sun visors and my father

Man has a new best friend. His name is duct tape and he does not bark. Duct tape is my father's best friend. If the basketball backboard is splitting in half, duct tape is the solution. Rust on the car, broken yard tools, and even a pair of old shoes are repaired with some good old duct tape in my house, or shall I say the areas of the house where my father has reign. Duct tape is not as great a friend to my mother or anyone else I know for that matter, '--'-'--------' but not many people are like my father.

the Nifty Fifties for lunch when this great conversation sprouted. Between bites we discussed our views on the hazards of colored plastic versus clear transparent plastic. He claimed to have heard that brushing with a colored plastic toothbrush would inevitably make a person terminally ill over time. I still think he invented his argument on the spot that afternoon.

I am happy to report that I do not have to worry about my calorie intake with all the laughing I do at home.

Renei Di•Pietro pe1spectiveeditor

My father has brown hair, . brown eyes and a rounded stomach from his love of Italian food and wine. He is also full of the craziest advice you will ever hear come out of a sane person's mouth. Let me introduce you to my father a little more closely so you can understand why my family refers to him as fun but also crazy.

I bought a car last year. A week after the purchased I found myself arguing with my father about car sun visors in the middle of a department store. He believed a sun visor was extremely necessary. I did not agree. But my father was sure that without a sun visor my car windows would explode from the heat. We went back and forth for a while but he won and purchased the visor.

My father also warned me of the dangers of brushing my teeth with a colored plastic toothbrush last year. We were at

Of thenumerous predictions made by Noshe recorded for the intended date of 1:

For starters, one of the most visible landmarks of my father's uniqueness is the "No U-turn" sign we have at the top of our driveway. We have lived in our house for 10 years and around year eight u-turners began to upset my father. U-turners were a problem mainly because when they made their turn into and out of our driveway their cars left scrape marks on the driveway. Not as slick as they hoped. My father began to hassle the township weekly to see what could be done to solve this problem. The township sent over the sign by the end of the year. I think they had heard enough by then.

This week the U-turn visitors are not the problem instead it is a homegrown. A different individual won the title of being the crazy one of the house. He is my brother.

My brother made a quick stop home after work on Friday, Sept. 7, before going out. He needed to check the answering machine. As he ran inside he forgot to put the car in park. When he came back out he saw that the car took a little joy ride down the driveway into my neighbors' row of bushes. My brother, being 16, decides a note is the best way to leave the situation, not to my neighbors but to my father.

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After I read the note and looked at the brushes my first reaction was, "Duck tape is not going to fix this."

My father is handling the situation pretty well. Actually his new dilemma today is shaking hands with people at church. My grandmother, who is 90, had her hand shook the }Vfongway last week causing a pinched nerve. Now my father will not shake hands with people outside of the family during the sign a peace. He just looks at everyone and yells, "Peace, my hand is broken."

I hope you found these stories a slight bit entertaining. I have one more left. But it has nothing to do with duck tape, sun visors or eolored plastic toothbrushes. Last semester I was working on a long report and I ripped my final draft into a million pieces and trashed it before realizing that the draft was my most recent one. I needed it badly to complete my Spanish final. Th~ report was eight pages and I did not have the time to sit and look through the recycling can for all the pieces. My father knew what was going on and that I was miserable having been so dumb.

In an hour's time my father went through all the recycled paper of that week and pieced together my entire report with tape without me knowing. The report looked like an important document from the 1800s when he was done. He brought the drafted report to me without saying a belittling word. He did not complain or tell me I needed to be more responsible. He was just the nicest father in the world. The moment is one that I will never forget and now when my dad tells me his latest craze I just listen and have fun with what he can come up with next.

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"There is a storm coming"

God there will be a brotherstorn • the fortress rwill begin when n. as a physician and during the plagues of is most commonly recogons of:

's assassination die Challenger shuttle

"We see this wall, this thunderous wall, a cloud."

"People were jumping out of the windows, I saw two people hold hands and jump together."

K200people burned head to toe," said a doctor

"I can't look at the building because I don't see a building. All I see is people and children without fathers."

The leap Qff campus

It is a leap that everyone will have to doin the fut u r e Whether it is at the end of your four years here at Cabrini or before, you will "' eventually move off campus. You will be part of the many college students or graduates moving onto that lovely thing called an apartment. Whether it is a one bathroom or two it still equals the same thing, a feeling of even more freedom.

This year I took the big leap off campus into a two-bedroom apartment splitting the rent with a roommate. I have to tell you at first I was nervous but as soon as I opened the door on move in day I was ecstatic. I could not believe I had a place of my own. And wait, I even had my own oven and refrigerator. But the best thing of all is no more clocking my guests in and out.

6 Sure this all sounds good especially to the person living in a triple in Woodcrest, but let me tell you that my bubble of excitement was popped euickly when during the first week the toilet in one of the bathrooms decided

Prepared for the real world

to spit its water all over the floor and into the hallway. That bubble also again the first time I went to the store and spent over 100 dollars. Then I started thinking did I make the right decision? I mean things just kept happening and we still had not even received the first cable, electric or phone bill.

Then of course I called the wisest person I know yes, my mom. It is funny because she was also the first person I called to tell that yes, people actually do wear flip-flops in the shower at Woodcrest during my first week at Cabrini. I simply started freaking out on the phone. Of course my mom told me not to worry. "Everything will be fine," she said. Then I hung up the phone, looked around, took a deep breath and screamed. I cannot believe it, I have my own place.

The moral of the story is things did not go completely as planned that first week but now it has been just four weeks and things are great. The toilet is fixed and I realized that all my bills would be split in half because two people are living here. The leap off campus for me was the rig_htdecision. I am not kicking myself yet. My-advice to my fellow students at Cabrini is to think before you take the big leap, make sure living off campus is indeed right for you.

Jt· is 4:30 a.m. Aside from passing trains and howling cats, the streets are quiet and will remain that way for about three more hours.

p.m. My routine resumes that next morning again at 4:30 a.m.

This routine would not be particularly appealing to most people, and certainly not to several jobless resident students who have the convenience of rolling right out of bed, right to class, and then right back into their beds.

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Sbarvon Urbannavage staff writer

At 4:30 a.m., this silence is broken by the agonizing sound of my alarm clock buzzer abruptly snatching me from my sleep. I make a desperate attempt to drag me exhausted body out of my bed so that I can get showed, get dressed, and get to work by 6 a.m. This scene is repeated each weekday morning.

If you get ·the idea that this routine is not pleasing to me, strangely enough, I actually do not mind the early morning schedule.

My marathon day begins with working 5 or 6 hours for a company in Sharon Hill as a data entry operator (a.k.a. extremely boring job). Next, a 30 minute commute up 1-95 and the Blue Route, provided that weather conditions and moronic drivers do not become added obstacles. I arrive at Cabrini College for three hours of classes, designed to educate, elevate, and stimulate me in spite of my suffering from the effects of sleep deprivation. I then make that 30-rninute commute once again back to Sharon Hill.

Once I run errands, eat dinner, do homework, and prepare my wardrobes for both work and school, I finally lay my exhausted body to rest each night sometime around l 0: 30

Looking for the positive side in every experience I encounter, I have come to realize that even though I may be missing out on the luxury of sleeping more than six ·hours a day, my schedule is actually preparing me for adulthood, which is rapidly approaching, just four short semesters away.

Kindergarten prepares us for elementary school, which then prepares us for junior high, which prepares us for high school, which in turn prepares us for college, which is suppose to prepare us for "REAL LIFE." Theoretically, is this not what college is suppose to be about???

A large number of college students are accustomed to having their parents provide for them, assist them, and rescue them from any dilemmas that may occur. These students will not be prepared for the hectic responsibilities of adulthood.

When the harsh reality of the adult world hits those students, I encourage them to seek solace in the memory of their carefree days. For those who share my experience, we will be well prepared to cope with the stress of work, bills, traffic, and all other stress- causing tasks that we all eventually will have to experience.

What is your reaction to the terrorism?

sophomore undeclared major

Tracy Timson Spof!Seditor

"I'm scared for the country and for all man's sake. It all happened so fast, who's to say nothin worse is coming. I do not wantto see war. n

Natalie Taylor sophomore special education major

"I'm shocked, I don't feel personally frightened for my own safety, but as a country its a frightening situation. I worry for the country's sake."

Josh Dzielak

sophomore

history major

"It is scary that a country as strong as ours does not know what is coming next. I think the only way to settfe this is a war, though I wish it did not have to come to that."

Teresa Holland

Compiled by Ren« DiPietro and Tracy T'UllBOll

Williams sisters battle at the US open'

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by Jenn Smith staff writer

watching her little sister keep up the pace in her own matches.

This newfound power has paid off for Venus this year.

Though you may not have caught the match, the media Capriati and Davenport haven't beaten her, she has earned hype following this historical 2001 Women's US Open is something hard to miss. How could anyone resist the story? Two •world-renowned tennis players, battling it out on the court for the title. Their games? Both untouchable in power and speed. Their determination? Nearly unmatched on the court. The catch? They're sisters.

Dueling tennis divas Serena and Venus Williams battled it out on the court on Saturday night as the entire world watched with suspended anticipation. As is the case in every match though, someone had to come out on top. While both commanded an amazing match, in the end, Venus took the title.

Ranked number four in the world by the Women's Tennis Association, the ,

older of the Williams sisters cleaned the court with her younger (but equally worthy) opponent. "I don't know," said Serena after Saturday's match, "I think she's beaten everyone."

Venus who was 2-0 against her sister this year (5-2 overall) doesn't take all

Venus takes a swing for yet another win.

the credit for her power packed performance. Serena has proved to be one of her biggest inspirations on the court. Venus is now hitting the ball harder and farther than anyone else on the court and says that most of her fight comes from

six titles and an overall

record of 46-5. She won sixteen consecutive matches and three tournaments. Although impressive, this repeat trophy winner maintains a strong sense of modesty for her accomplishments. "I guess I've had the most amount of titles. But for me, I've almost done my personal best. I would have loved to have won some more grand slams but it wasn't the case. Someone else was more deserving of the first two. So it wasn't me." She stated with a shrug. But even after winning the US open, Venus has her sights set on her continuing progress.

Earlier this year she was out with tendonitis in both wrists. Missing so much

playing time was detrimental to her personal goals for the season. When asked what Venus sees for herself next season, she casually has only this to say. "Next year, I believe, I'd like to play more in the beginning of the year, maybe less in the end. So I'm

Gender barrier broken in Divi~sionI fOotball

by Tracy Timson sports editor

A long brown ponytail hung out from underneath Ashley Martin's helmet. Yes, she is a kicker for Jacksonville State. She is part of the football team. The only part that is visibly female.

Martin earned her place on the team when she kicked 20 out of 22 extra points during scrimmages. She shortly became the first woman to play in a Division I football game. Not only did she play but she also scored

three extra points for the team. Her extra points helped the team beat Cumberland 71- 10. "I don't think about the fact that I may be the first girl to play for Jacksonville StateUniversity's football team. They've given me a job and I'm going to do it.girl or not."

Her coach Jack Crowe asked Martin to kick for the team when he realized the team needed another kicker. ''There is no better competitor than Ashley Martin.,"said Crowe. She is also part of the Jacksonville State soccer team and it was said on ABCnews.com "unless there is a soccer

conflict she is in uniform."

Martin actually was crowned homecoming queen of East Coweta County High School in her football uniform. This may not have been her first time on the playing field but it was a first for the Division I category.

Martin was quoted saying " I didn't do a thing, all these guys put all the heart and hard work in it." Although she feels as if she did not do anything she did break the gender barrier for Division I football.

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going to look at the calendar and see what suits me best." A great outlook for a promising, successful young star.

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Serena cheers on her sister Venus at the US Open.

Eagles' comeback falls short in OT

by Tracy Timson sports editor

You prepare all year for the season opener. In the off-season you prepare with the thought of who will be your first opponent. Thoughts of winning are in each player's heart. After all, this game either starts your season right or starts your season wrong. It allows you to see where you stand as a team and what still needs worked on.

On Sunday, Sept. 9, 2001, the Eagles had their home opener. The team walked out onto their new turf prepared to play the St. Louis Rams. The game started off with the Eagles receiving the ball. On the first snap of the game the exchange between the quarterback and the center was never completed. The ball was fumbled and the Rams recovered it on the Eagles 13 yard line. With only 13 yards to go it did not take long for the Rams to score and take the lead in the game.

After a few stops by both defenses the Eagles managed to muster up a drive but fell short and decided to kick a field goal. The Rams also had their chance as punt

turner Az Hakim returned a punt for a touchdown but was called back on a penalty.

The Eagles began to make game momentum again until a

mentum was all in the Eagles• favor. On the ensuing kickoff the Rams fumbled but eventually recovered it again. That did not stop the Eagles. They stopped the Rams' offense once again and forced a punt. McNabb once again had the ball in his hands and the pressure. on his shoulders. He rose to the occasion as all great athletes do and marched his offense into the end zone once again. The pass was completed to Martin once again to tie up the game at 17 a piece. With not much time left the game was forced into overtime.

In overtime the Eagles won the coin toss and elected to receive the ball first. During the next drive the Eagles were stuffed by the Rams defense and were forced to punt the ball away. The Rams received the ball with great field position and did not need much to get into the range of kicker Jeff Wilkins. They drove the ball anyway and made it an even easier kick for the win. Final score for the Eagles opener was 20-17 in favor of St. Louis.

Marshall Faulk of the Rams had 120 yards of total offense and scored a touchdown. The MVP of the NFL last year was tough to stop in all areas of the game. While on the Eagles side of the ball McNabb had it all on his shoulders once again while throwing over 300 yards in the game. All in all it was a disappointing season opener for the Eagles but nothing to get them down since they were playing a quality playoff- bound

William Hampton of the Eagles and Quinton Caver try to recover the ball after it was fumbled by the Rams. team.

completed pass to Chad Lewis was fumbled into the hands of Adam Archelleta. The rookie from Arizona State returned the ball to the Eagles 30- yard line. Once again it did not take long for the potent Rams to take advantage of the turnover. On a two yard pass from Kurt Warner to Ernie Conwell the Rams took a 14- 3 lead going into halftime.

After the half the Rams got the ball back and drove the ball downfield before the Eagles denied them on the one-yard line. The Rams kicked a field goal to push their lead to 17-3.

Finally the Eagles came alive in the fourth quarter. Donavan McNabb began to scramble and the receivers began to catch like the pros they are. With 10 minutes left in the fourth McNabb passed to Martin on fourth down, the ball was spotted on the one-yard 1in'eand was supposedly turned over on downs. Coach Andy Reid pulled out his red flag and challenged the calls to the officials. His challenge was upheld and the call was a touchdown. Now the mo-

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Donavan McNabb walks off the field after Sunaay's ~g,:,Jt.' Disappointment was in his eyes but both teams played a decent game.

Tragedy cancels sports activities

by Tracy Timson sports editor

Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001 was a day that will never be forgotten. Our world seemed to come to a halt. Government offices, schools, and even some malls were closed. Traffic was everywhere. Things just stopped.

postpone the 15 games that were scheduled for Tuesday. The decision was made after the attacks in New York and Washington. The decision was made for the safety of people.

was made about Wednesday's games. Selig did however say that decisions would be made accordingly.

forced to postpone their trip to Newfoundland after planes were grounded.

Som~ of Cabrini's athletic activities were canceled. Uniformed players ready for their game turned around and went back to their dorms

"In the interest of security and out of a sense of deep mourning for the national tragedy that has occurred today, all major league games for today have been canceled," stated Bud Selig the commissioner of Baseball. Of course it is understood that in a time like this individuals do or their houses. indeed need a time to mourn.

Major League baseball decided to At the time of press no decision

This tragedy also affected minor league teams who decided to postpone post-season games that were scheduled for today.

Other sports were also affected.

The NFL was trying to decided whether or not the weekend's game should be canceled.

In the golf world, it was decided to postpone the World Golf Championship.

The Toronto Maple Leafs were

As for European football, the union of European Football Association say that their games will go on as scheduled.

These attacks affected everything, even the world of athletics. A tragedy of such leaves the world with a sense of stillness. People are left with the thought of, when will our lives as we know it go back to normal? As of now the world of sports is on hold.

Tennis team attends Goucher Tennis Open

by Tracy Timson sports editor

The tennis team gathered in one of the beautiful Cabrini vans on Friday, Sept. 7th and traveled to Maryland for the Goucher tennis open. The team was ready for their first big match of the season.

Cabrini College, Bryn Mawr College, Kean University, Richard Stockton College, and Rosemont College were the attendees at the tournament.

"It was nice to play teams we don't normally get to see," according to 14 year Cabrni tennis coach Reggie Day. Not all these teams are in Cabrini's conference so it gave the players a chance to see some other teams in action.

Fellow Cabrinian Melissa Ariola lost to Jaclyn Neri from Kean University 6-3 in the first set and 6-1 in the second set. Ariola lost to Katie Grosch from Goucher 6-3 in the first set and 6-2 in the second set. Then she turned around and defeated Katie Cocciola of Richard Stockton 6-1 in the first set and 6-2 in the second set.

"The tournament had a slow start the first day but we were able to turn it around and show a lot of improve-

ment," said Day.

Freshman player, Patty Aylmer defeated Katie Cocciola of Richard Stockton 6-3 in the first set and 6-1 in the second set. Aylmer lost to Neta Borshansky of Bryn Mawr 6- 2

Sara Rothfuss lost to Jay-Anne Palaca of Kean. Rothfuss defeated Beth Rohner of Rosemont 6-2 in the first ·set and 6-0 in the second set. She lost to Kathy Jaller of Goucher 6-1 in both sets. "Overall, I think it

and 6-0 in the second. Marino lost to Kathy Jaller of Goucher 6-1 and 6-4. Then Marino came back with a defeat when she played Beth Rohner of Rosemont 6-4 in the first set and 6-1 in the second set.

Liz Johnston really stood out in the singles competition. She defeated three out of the four players she competed against. She defeated Brianna Wetzel of Rosemont 6-1 in both sets. She also defeated Elizabeth Kupchinsky of Goucher 6-3 and 7-6 and Sarah Ross from Bryn Mawr 6-2 and 6-4.

For the doubles Ariola and Ayler of Cabrini defeated Katie Haughey and Jamie Johnson of Rosemont 8-1. They also defeated Neta Borshansky and Jen Webster of Bryn Mawr 8-4. The team also left with a loss to Meredith Azarchi and Kelly Radcliffe of Kean University 8-3.

The other doubles team Marino and Johnston lost to Jaclyn Neri and Jay-Anne Palaca of Kean University 8-0 and to Vivian Bishay and Kate Schomaker 8-1.

sets.

Although the team is new, Day said, "we have potential and an excellent opportunity to win some key matches."

went well. It was our first big match so I think we proved to be competitive," said Rothfuss.

Erminia Marino lost to Jamie Hom of Bryn Mawr college 6-2 in the first

Overall this team according to Day gave a "good competitive showing" • at this tournament.

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Ermini Marino defeated Beth Rohner of Rosemont at this weekend's tournament. in both

•Women's Field Hockey vs. rowan University, 4 p.m.

•Women's Soccer vs. Kings College, 4p.m.

•Women's Tennis vs. Gwynedd-Mercey College, 4 p.m.

• Flag Football, 5:30 p.m., Upper Field

Cabrini copes with crisis

byVinceDeFruscjo staff writer

A crowd gathered around a television in the Food Court, their faces somber and full of emotion. Their eyes were fixed on a scene of fright, the magnitude of which no one could imagine. This was not a usual day inside Cabrini College, it was not a usual day in America. On Tuesday morning, the shoulders of the giants we stood on, fell.

In Founder's Hall, students were huddled around an ITR office watching the television. Some were crying, some were panicked, but all were shocked.

Immediately, resident students

from New York reacted.

Kat Pirrone, a junior from Brooklyn, learned of the attack in her class Tuesday morning. Her father, who works in the Trade Center, was unaccounted for. Hours passed as Pirrone contemplated the fate of her father. As she stood in the back of the Chapel's prayer service at 12:15 p.m., she felt "nauseated, worried, and scared." It would be late Tuesday afternoon before Pirrone would learn that her father was indeed okay.

John Wood, a senior from Brooklyn, was relieved to hear that his family was okay. Wood, who just finished boot camp, is

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more nervous about being put on alert for the National Guard. Meanwhile, classes at Cabrini continued on. A broadcast message was sent out giving faculty the option of canceling classes. Some professors decided to take that option. Others, like Carol Sarota's calculus class, watched news coverage live in their classrooms. Still others, like Walter Maxwell, an 1ST instructor, decided to go ahead and hold class. Maxwell said, "School didn't cancel. In my opinion, the correct response to terrorism is to continue life as usual."

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•Women's soccer vs. Baptist Bible College, 12:30 p.m.

•Men's soccer vs. Baptist Bible College, 1 p.m.

-Co-ed Volleyball, 8:30 p.m., Dixon Center

•Women's Tennis vs. Arcadia University, 4 p.m.

•Women's soccer vs. Arcadia University, 4 p.m.

•Women's Field Hockey vs. Ceder Crest College, 4 p.m.

•Men's soccer vs. Arcadia University, 4 p.m.

•Squash League Play, 4-6 p.m., Dixon Center

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Katie Reing, Becky Matthews,Kit Dewy and Maria Chambers sat on the steps of founders in discussion of Tuesday's events.

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Many students congregated in the Food Court to watch the news reports.

photo by Justine Di Filippo Kat Pirrone was comforted by a friend. She was waiting to hear word from her father who works in the World Trade Center.