Sept. 20, 2001 issue 03 Loquitur

Our wireless world

by Richard Magda staff writer

Cellular phones are no longer novelties just for the rich and famous. Despite allegations that they cause cancer, cell phones have become immensely popular over the course of the past decade and the Cabrini College community is no exception Cell phones are ringing in classrooms, dorms, and everywhere else on campus.

"This is the most popular

product known to man,'' said Ed Snyder, who follows wireless technologies for the Chase H&Qinvestment firm, in an interview with Time Magazine in the Oct. 9, 2000 issue. "More cell phones will be sold this year than all the computers, TVs, personal digital assistants and pagers combined."Many students of Cabrini have embraced this craze and concede that cell phones serve a purpose of usefulness and convenience

"I initially got my cell

phone because I was working all the time. So if my family needed me, they could get in touch with me," Sean Sullivan, junior, said. 'Then I found out how cheap the long-distance could be and I started using it as my main source for longdistance. It's just cheaper all around in my case because I'm from Long Island and I can call home for free."

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Cell phones have become a way of life for many college students. Above: Many companies offer different plans for cell phones. Leff: Seniors Tara Beakly (top) and Nicole Faison talk on their photo by Maria Chambers phones.

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Pete Kulick, sophomore, likes having a cell phone because it is easier for people to get in touch with him when he is not home.

"I like that people can get in touch with me whenever they need, and I can get in touch with them, especially my parents," Kulick said.

However, not all Cabrini students have been swept up by the cellular phone craze. Many feel cell phones are unnecessary, unhealthy, and a nuisance to those around the cell phone owner.

''The reason I don't have one has nothing to do with cancer," Anita Joerger, freshman, said. "I don't have one because I can't afford it. I've beard stories of my friends' bills and the amounts are outrageous."

Julian Smoger, sophomore, said, "I think cell phones are useful when I'm out on the road, out of money; or in an emergency, but getting calls during movies and while driving is absurd. Then cell phones become just another frivolous expense."

The idea of the constant easy access that a cell phone brings to a

person's life did not appeal to all students.

"I don't like the idea of people being able to contact me 24 hours a day because people can track you down and they interrupt you all the time. Plus, with cell phones, you can hardly hear the people you're talking to and disconnections happen too often," Amber Graham, junior, said.

Despite some students' negative reactions to the cell phone craze, the Main Line area remains host to major service providers, including Sprint PCS, AT&T, Verizon, and CellularOne, to name a few. Most of these providers have student-friendly plans. CellularOne offers a student plan for which a student signs a year-long contract that allows the phone service to be suspended during summer break for students who live far away and do not wish to continue their service outside of the area.

Although AT&T does not have a specific student plan, they have launched a new service targeted to their younger consumers, namely students. This service, called !Notes, is a two-way messaging system. It allows users to type messages to each other on their

cellular phones. Totally silent, it allows users to type messages without running up airtime.

As the popularity of these cellular services bas grown, so have speculations concerning the dangers of cell phones themselves. Most service providers have been

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forced to deal with this issue. Most cellular phone companies are trained to handle questions about potential health risks.

According to the article in Time Magazine, major cell phone makers such as Motorola and Nokia will succumb to the pressures brought on by the mounting concerns about cell phone safety by disclosing the amount of radiation

their phones emit. It is expected to bring about a new sort of competition among cell hone companies as customers begin to shop for phones with the lowest radiation. Scientists have yet to reach and definite conclusions about the dangers of cell phone use. So far, there have only been discoveries of the possibilities of cancer risks, but all are inconclusive. For now, professional say that there are definite possibilities of risk and that precautions should be •taken regarding the use of cell phones. Most cell phone compaajes suggest taking a precautionary approach when using cell phones. For example, users should only use cell phones when it is necessary, and if given the option of using a landline phone, to do so. Also, cell phone owners should consider switching to the handsfree headsets being promoted by several companies in the market. These headsets make a significant difference in the amount of radiation absorbed by the user's brain. Regardless of the potential health risks associated with cellular use, many students at Cabrini College are finding he pocketsized phones fit nicely into their lifestyle.

On-linelearningbringsstudentsout of classroom

by Catherine Dilworth staff writer

Now accepting students. A class you can wear anything to or nothing at all. All food and drinks are welcome, proper hygiene is not required, no shoes, no shirt, no problem Interested? Welcome to online courses. A course you can take completely in the comfort of your own home and at your own leisure with minimal restrictions. An on-line course is basically an on-line syllabus with an on-line assignment sheet. Just follow the assignment criteria, meet deadlines and you're good to go. Many students find this type of class option helpful, especially in the summer months. Many Cabrini students live outside of a 50-mile radius of campus and enjoy their summer's months at home. This kills two birds with one stone because it has the luxury of home,

while completing credits towards a degree.

Jennifer Dalvano took an on-line course this past summer. Dalvano says "It was great for a summer course and convenient since I did not have to leave home to attend class, but I would not recommend it for your regular fall and spring semesters." Dalvano felt relief at the fact that she bad such academic freedom during what is traditionally an academic free time. Some online classes do require everyone signed up for the class to sign-on at designated times and have an on-line group discussion. This would be the substitute for the class interaction and participation. Jennifer did not like this part of the course. ''This part of the course hurts interaction skills because everyone does not get to speak, and having to type your thoughts takes longer, and by the time you respond to a comment,

they have moved onto another topic," she said.

Some negative opinions for online courses included the thought that they promoted laziness. Habiba King from Temple University said," When I took a partial online course I would sign in to the assigned discussion, maybe contribute to a topic or two, and go and watch TV or talk on the phone. I feel that in college you receive some of your most valuable communication skills, and the more on-line a class is, the more these skills suffer. I also did not learn anything from the online portion of the class. I signed on while I was at work and continued with what I was previously doing."

How helpful are these on-line courses? What if you have a question concerning the material or assignment? Well the course is online and so is your help. Teachers

provide e-mail, just as they do with regular classes. But what about learning from your fellow students? This presented a problem to one student, Jennifer Dalvano states," You tend to have tunnel vision because you only hear your own opinion on things. Many times we will see things in a different light when we hear others thoughts."

From the other side of the spectrum is Dr. Marilyn Johnson, associate professor of English, who has utilized partial on-line interaction with her courses. "When I began using electronic enhancements to by face-to-face classes about five years ago, I got some resistance. But now students are more computer and Internet savvy.

I think that partial on-line participation is effective. However there is a chemistry that enhances learning in face to face classes that simply is not possible in on-line

courses. For people who live in remote areas or who are confined to their homes, on-line courses are valuable. For those who can meet in face-to-face classes, it is probably better to do so. I don't get as much participation as I would like with on-line assignments, but I find that students who are hesitant to speak in class will often express themselves more freely on the keyboard. I feel it also helps students to become familiar with the Internet. I 'd prefer to see us move in the direction of using bard copies less. Since computers and the Internet and e-mail are the tools of the future, I think it would be irresponsible for us not to accustom students to using them," said Johnson. When asked if "the dog ate my homework" is now replaced with "my server was down." Johnson replied, "Yes, and I have about the same sympathy for both excuses."

photo by Maria Chambers Cabrini graduate Al Memmo uses his cell phone.

"I don'tlike the idea of people being able to contactme 24 hoursa day because peoplecan track you downand they interruptyou all the time."

Drinking policy enforced

by Beth Conahan news editor

Before you chug that next beer you might want to know what the consequences could be. Binge drinking can kill, injure, or leave a person at risk of assault. It is a story that finds its way into our news, another young person that dies of alcohol poisoning. It is an issue that college administrators must face each year as the statistics of young people who take part in binge drinking remains grim.

It is the terrible consequences of binge drinking that have led our own administrators to create written policies and procedures to enforce a healthy en 1ironment on campus.

Students received copies of the Department of Public Safety's Policies and Procedures for the year as well as copies of the Student Handbook, which if commuters have not yet received will shortly find in their mailboxes. These two publications are intended to clearly lay out the rules and consequences the administration has set for the student body.

Charlie Schaffner, the director of public safety, is not naive. He knows that be cannot stamp out drinking on campus. Students will drink. He only hopes that an environment intended for education can teach students to drink responsibly.

In 1999, there were 65 recorded alcohol policy violations on campus. In 2000, there were 228. The jump in numbers is not as shocking as it may seem. 2000 marked the beginning of a zero tolerance policy at Cabrini. "We're not going to tolerate the abuse of alcohol," Schaffner said.

His fears are not unlike the fears of so many others. Death, violence and injuries caused from irresponsible drinking. The numbers seem to be in everyone's favor so far this year.

Between the dates of Aug. 26 and Sept. 17, 2000, 91 citations were given out by public safety. Toe same dates of 2001 show only 40 citations made. Schaffner hopes this dramatic drop is a positive indication of things to come.

According to Schaffner, the students know the rules and "they know we're not fooling around and we're taking this seriously."

Very simple, zero tolerance

by John Del Sordo

staff writer

Cabnm College commits itself to curb underage drinking. Many students, however, chose to drink illegally.

The rules are clear. The state of Pennsylvania states that the legal drinking age is 21 and public safety enforces that law accordingly. In addition to not bemg permitted to consume alcoholic beverages underage, students of age are not permitted to supply alcohol to minors.

Charles Schaffner, Director of Public Safety

While our campus is not a dry one, students and their guests are still not allowed to consume alcoholic beverages in public areas, no matter what age they are. And, "kegs and common containers are not permitted in the residence balls," according to Public Safety's Policies and Procedures. Rules will be broken. And in these events, students will face the consequences of their actions.

When a citation bas been given and a case number bas been assigned, it is turned over to the Residence Life office and David Carpenter, the director of residence life.

Carpenter admits that be is "not a court of law" but that it is the school's responsibility to "create a healthy educational environment."

The Student Handbook also offers detailed guidelines for student's to follow in the case of drinking.

The policy perhaps most difficult for students to understand is

"constructive possession." When "a situation where the illegal or unauthorized possession or use of alcohol or drugs exists," the handbook states. "Everyone in an area can be charged with 'constructive possession' and all individuals may be held liable for the violation." So while a student may not have been drinking or in possession of alcohol at the time, simply being in the room where the alcohol policy bas been violated may land them a citation.

When a case reaches Carpenter's desk, he assigns an RD to investigate it. Once the RD has determined if the student has violated the policy, the student has two options. He or she can accept the sanctions given or he or she can appeal in writing to Carpenter.

The possible sanctions that a student faces are listed in the handbook on pages 39 and 40.

In the years past, the seventh sanction listed has been used very little but Carpenter anticipates that this year it will be used a great deal. Students now must face the possibility of having the school notify their parents or guardians in the event they have broken the rules. The reason for this, according to Carpenter, is that frequently in the past he has beard from unhappy parents who had no idea that their child had been in trouble multiple times and was suddenly suspended, expelled, etc.

Carpenter wants students to take responsibility for their actions. He said, "With freedom comes responsibility."

According to a new report from Harvard School of Public Health researchers, recent marijuana use among U.S. college students rose from 12.9 percent to 15.7 percent between 1993 and 1999, an increase of 22 percent. With side effects ranging from mood alteration, to the destructi?n of major brain cells, the damage that marijuana can potentially inflicts on college students can easily be seen. Colleges across the United States, both private and public, have begun to take more serious action against drug offenders in hope that all students will eventually get the message. At Cabrini College, in Radnor, PA, things are no different. The college clearly states in its student handbook, that Cabrini College is concerned with illegal and unauthorized marijuana use, and views it as detrimental to the achievement of institutional and individual goals. Unless, if an individual's goal is to get high;tben this does not apply. Illegal_manJuana use on campus is being addressed by Cabrini College's Public Safety Department. This department will show zero tolerance when dealing with the presence of marijuana.

Cab~i College also enforces a constructive possession policy. As s~ted m the stude.~thandbook, in a situation where the illegal possession or use of manJuana exists, everyone in an area can be charged with "constructive possession," and all individuals may be held liable for the violation. However, bow can one be sure that marijuana is present? Toe presence of the odor of marijuana, verified by two or more College staff members is considered evidence of drug use. Although these staff members are no drug-sniffing German Sbepards, they are trained to be able to identify the scent and appearance of marijuana. If marijuana is suspected or present, with full respect for a student's right to privacy the student's residence hall room may be searched by a College Offici:U. ~en a stude_ntis found guilty of breaking the college's marijuana policy, the Public Safety department will properly cite that student. If a student found guilty lives on campus, after being cited, the residence life department will determine whether eviction is necessary. In most cases, the student will be evicted, and banned from all residence halls for ~e_remainder of the college year. Students must keep in mind that Cabnru College does not take illegal drugs lightly, and the Public Safety Department will enforce the marijuana policy to its fullest extent. When Director of Public Safety Charles E. Shaffner was asked how he :,voul_ddescribe Cabrini College's current marijuana policy, and bow it 1s bemg enforced, he replied, "Very Simple, Zero Tolerance."

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The stories below are real. They were featured in real periodicals. They happened to real people.

by Vince DeFruscio

Watch out for that microwave

Public S~fety Report

Sept. 11-Sept.18

The following is a list of crimes reported by Cabrini College Public Safety staff writer during the week of Sept. 10. The dates cover from midnight to midnight.

Hey you there! It's time to band in your aluminum underpants! It is now jllegal to wear aluminum underpants in Colorado according to House Sill 01-1221. Apparently, aluminum underpants are a way to shoplift goods without getting caught by electronic detectors [Denver Post, 7-1-01].

Nyuk, Nyuk, Nyuk ...

Lucille J. Mandeville, 45, of Lincoln, R.I. has watched too much television in her lifetime. During a school board meeting in August, she grabbed her colleague Patricia A. Iannelli, 51, by the nose. Mandeville proceeded to twist Iannelli's nose a la "Three Stooges" fashion. Mandeville was quoted as saying, "What's the matter'? Did you get your little nose twisted out of joint'?" [Providence Journal, 8-18-01).

So, like, do we cuddle now, or what?

Residents of Inari (in Finnish Lapland) need to have more sex. The town is located above the Arctic Circle, where temperatures can fall below -49 degrees. Last year only 69 babies were born in Inari, down from more than 100 in 1995, 75 babies are expected to be born this year. $3,000 was offered to the mother of the first baby born last year [Reuters, 9-4-01].

Stop doing what?

Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi urged all men in his country to abstain from having sex for the next two years. Moi feels as though this would cut down on the occurrences of AIDS in his country [Globe & Mail-Reuters, 7-12-01].

Must be the sushi ...

A 28-year-old woman from Yorii, Japan, stole software and videotapes from a neighbor by carving out a 16-inch bole over a two-week period between their walls. The woman was then able to climb through the bole in the wall to·ber neighbor's apartment.

ATTENTION STUDENTS

if you were awarded a Perkins Loan for the 2001-2002 year

•you MUST attend an entrance interview session

•interviews will be held Oct. 3 at 5:30 p.m. and on Oct. 4 at 1O a.m.

•located in Grace Hall Board Room

~heck your mailbox for details

•failure to attend one of these sessions will result in a loss of these funds!

If you have any questions,please call the Financial Aid Office at X8420.

•On Monday, Sept. 10, a citation was issued in Woodcrest for disobeying college officials. Two citations were issued for burning candles in Woodcrest. A citation for disobeying the visitation policy was issued in Woodcrest.

•On Wednesday, Sept. 12, there were reports of a suspicious person in House 6. Public Safety contained the situation. A citation for disobeying the visitation policy was issued in Woodcrest. Vandalism was reported in House 6.

•On Thursday, Sept. 13, the blue Public Safety handicapped van was vandalized. The van, which was parked in the Dixon Center parking lot, was keyed.

•On Friday, Sept. 14, many citations were issued for a party violation in House 6. Citations were issued in the New Donn for failure to evacuate the building during a fire alarm. Students were issued citations for smoking in the CAC, a smoke-free building. Reports of a trespassing came from the CAC. Public Safety contained the situation. A screen was broken in House 1. The residence have been charged with vandalism.

•On Saturday, Sept. 15, citations were issued in the New Dorm for underage drinking.

•On Sunday, Sept. 16, citations were issued in House 2 for underage drinking. At 2.50 a.m., a fight broke out in the CAC. Two male Cabrini students battled three male guests of a resident. According to Public Safety, the Cabrini students were well controlled, however, the guests were out of hand. The same student guests that were in the fight in the CAC ripped the front door of House 7 out. The student who brought the men on campus will be cited for vandalism.

SGA supports student opinions, ideas

by Ken Baumbach staff writer

The Student Government Association, or SGA, is the name of the student government organization here at Cabrini College. The purpose of the SGA is to represent student opinions to the faculty and the administration and provide a channel for student ideas, suggestions, and concerns about what is going on here at Cabrini. This years SGA staff consists of: President; Carolyn Ashton, Vice-President; Lindsay Thomas, Secretary; Liz Graham, Treasurer; John Verdi, Academic Board Chair; Ben Hazel, and Parliamentarian; Katie Bartasik.

In the past, the SGA's job in-

volved getting people riled up about ideas or concerns here on campus. The SGA provides an organization through which students may voice their opinions about the campus. The past concerns dealt with issues like more lighting on campus and visitation rights in the dorms. This years goals for the SGA are simple yet extremely beneficial.

The SGA is extremely serious th.is year about taking the ideas given by students and working to make them a reality. The SGA this year also wishes to maintain better communication between the students, faculty, and administration. Another goal the SGA bas planned for this year is to start what they describe as a resident council. Anybody who lives in.a

dorm; a house, or an apartment, will meet to discuss matters such as common area damage and who should be held responsible for these types of violations. They will also discuss issues concerning visiting rights and any other concerns that some residents of Cabrini might have. Residents Assistance will not be allowed to be a part of a resident council.

The SGA is the voice of the Cabrini students. It provides students with a way to voice opinions about life here on campus. Anyone is welcome to attend SGA meetings and express their ideas or concerns. There have been no scheduled meetings as of yet, however students may submit their thoughts in the SGA office located in the Wmder Center.

Hedtke explains events of Sept. 11

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The events of Sept. 11, 2001 still have left many questions on the minds of people around the nation and the world.

On Monday, Sept. 17, Dr. James Hedtke, department chair of history and political science, held a forum to answer some of the questions members of the Cabrini community had about the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

Hedtke offered answers and explanations for many topics. including why the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were targeted and what the U.S. should do next.

"You have to take your time," Hedtke told the crowd of approximately 20. He said that the United States should assess the weapons power, locations and the situation before jumping into an attack. A long-term set of solutions would be better advised than a short ground or air attack.

Hedtke also explained why the two buildings were attacked. 'The pulse and heartbeat of the United States exists in New York and Washington, D.C.," he said.

According to Hedtke, the World Trade Center was hit because it was a visible symbol of economic power and capitalism. The Pentagon was a "target of opportunity." When the plane failed to hit its primary and secondary targets, the White House and the Capitol, the pilot used military strategy and hit the next obvious target.

Other questions were asked about terrorists and the history of Osama bin Laden's relationship with the United States. Hedtke explained that bin Laden is hopingto win over people by declaring a 1 holy war on the U.S.

Hedtke told the crowd that the terrorists should not be defined as Islamic. The attack on the World Trade Center was one of the worst attacks on the Arabic community, since many worked in the building.

"We must have justice without revenge;' Hedtke said.

Facultyto give forum to answer studentquest~ons

by Justine Di FIiippo photo editor

Three World Trade Centers and the surrounding buildings collapsed, the pentagon was damaged and many lives were lost. Tuesday, September 11 will always remain on our minds.

The past week Dr. James Hedtke and Dr. Jolyon Girard have been holding forums to answer the student body questions about last week's events.

Today, Thursday, September 20, they are holding a symposium on the theories of terrorism. Dr. Hedtke, Dr. Girard, and Dr. Schwarze will be talking about the implications of terrorism. This symposium will be different then the others. The previous forums were to answer questions about Osama bin Laden, and why other countries do not like the U.S.A. Today they will talk about what the U.S. is doing about this, and the impact this tragedy had on our country.

If you still have questions about last week's events Ors. Hedtke, Girard, and Schwarze are ready to give you an answer. The Symposium is today at 3: 10 in the Grace Hall board room.

Saying a prayer for peace

photos by Katie Reing

CAP board sponsored a time to pray by the peace pole on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Another prayer service will be held tonight at 7:30 p.m., by the peace pole. left: John Verdi, junior, leads students in prayer through song and word. above: Candles surround the peace pole during the prayer service.

Osama bin Laden; once a friend of US, now a foe

by Vince DeFrusclo staff writer

Osama bin Laden is considered the greatest threat to Americans, but ironically he was an ally of the United States in the mid-'80s. Bin Laden was born into a wealthy Saudi Arabian family in 1955. His father was the founder of the bin Laden Group, a construction firm that received many contracts from the Saudi Government.

In 1979, Bin Laden left Saudi Arabia to go to Afghanistan to fight the Russian Soviet invasion. It was during the 1980s that bin Laden first interacted with the United States. The U.S. funded a group bin Laden co-founded called the Maktab al-K.hidamat (MAK), or "service office." This group helped funnel money to Afghan resistance fighters. America, then in the final stages

of the Cold War, supported bin Laden to stop the spread of Communism. Afghanistan borders what was then the former Soviet Union. If Afghanistan had fallen to Communism. it could have created a super-power territory in Central Europe.

In 1988, bin Laden split from the MAK to form his own organization called Al-Qaeda, or "the base." The purpose of Al-Qaeda, in bin Laden's words, is to ''unite all Muslims and establish a government which follows the rules of the Caliphs." According to a declassified CIA document on AlQaeda, the group's goal is to "overthrow nearly all Muslim governments, which bin Laden views as 'corrupt,' to drive Western influence from those countries, and eventually work to abolish state boundaries."

Bin Laden was expelled from

Saudi Arabia in 1991 because of his anti-government sentiments. He relocated to Sudan. In 1996, Sudan expelled bin Laden from U.S. pressure. The U.S. saw him as a formidable threat. After expulsion from Sudan, bin Laden took refuge in Afghanistan, where it is believed he is currently located.

President Bush has said that bin Laden is "wanted dead or alive," as he is the prime suspect in the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania on Sept. 11. British intelligence agencies have also said that bin Laden is their prime suspect for the terror in the U.S.

As of press time, bin Laden was vehemently denying any involvement in the Sept. 11 attacks.

b.y BeaeeTomc;anln managing editor

Like something straight out of a Richard Bachman novel, CBS based its newest reality series on the concept of old-fashioned racing. "The Amazing Race" puts 22 contestants against each other in a test of physical and mental agility.

Eleven teams of two people each compete in a race around the world to get the $1,000,000 grand prize. Each team has a pre-existing relationship. There is the engaged couple, the best friends, the single teachers, the life partners and the separated spouses to name a few. These add the extra conflict needed to create reality television sparks.

Throughout the race, teams have to unlock clues and endure physical tests in order to make it to their next location. There are also different ways that teams can gain advantages over the other teams. One example is the Fast Forward pass. Only one team per leg can receive this option, which allows them to bypass all tests and jump to the end of the leg. The last team who arrives to the final destination on each leg is eliminated.

The first episode started out in New York's Central Park. The teams were only given a limited amount of money to cover all expenses aside from airfare. This would have to last them until the end of the first leg of the race.

Lenny Hudson, who is competing with his girlfriend, described his feelings at the being of the competition. "It was anticipation, it was nervousness, it was excitement-I was scared. It was all of those emotions rolled into one," Hudson said.

The teams then had to receive clues to their next location and then find the quickest route there. This time it was Jo-

America's newest reality television show, 'The Amazing Racen was postponed last Wed. due to the horrible terrorist tragedy that occurred in the United States

hannesburg, South Africa. Once in Johannesburg, the teams had to find a certain location and then test their strength. This time they bad to cross Batoka Gorge either by taking the lengthy, but safe, walking trail or by riding a zip line to a rope swing, which was quicker but more dangerous. This week the unfortunate married couple of Matt and Ana were eliminated.

"'i'he Amazing Race" has qualities that could make it interesting to watch. The exotic locations and the anxiety built up by time restraints could make viewers excited for each episode. However, the gimmicks wear thin, and it will be up to the intensity of the challenge to keep "The Amazing Race" running ahead of the pack.

STAY TUNED FOR MORE NEXT WEEK, WHEN THE SAGA CONTINUES IN THE WORLD OF REALITY TELEVISION.

HOPEFULLY, THE NEXT REALITY SHOW SURVIVES THROUGH ITS FIRST WEEK.

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Dreams: What do they really mean?

staff writer

How often have you woken up in the morning and thought - The dream I had last night was crazy? More often then not, we all have dreams that honestly make no sense to our every day lives, and we wonder where they came from and why. Next time you wake up pondering about the dream you had, try using dream interpretation.

Understanding dream interpretation will let you understand what your dreams may mean. This interpretation breaks down your dreams into symbols and specific significances. Once you realize what the symbols in your dreams mean, you will then understand the little details that have influence on what your dreams are trying to tell you. To figure out my dreams, I logged onto www.swoon.com and from there the web site gave me all the information that I needed to know in order to interpret my dream.

Dreams are made up of elements.

class. When you sleep, your memory falls into a dream state. Your dream then will take a certain track that is decided by other factors. That is when the other symbols of your dream come into play.

Physical noises around you play a part in what track your dream may take. Alarm clocks, people speaking, telephone rings, etc. all play their own part. How many times have you heard the phone ring and thought it was is in your dream? Or you dreamt that after you turned your alarm clock off, you got in the shower and got ready for class?

Dream interpretation is like any other skill; it becomes more interesting and easier with practice. All dreams have a specific symbol or significance that tries to tell you something in a certain way. Dreams that do not have any significance are those dreamt after eating large amounts of food or drinking alcohol, even though they are the most frequently remembered.

If you would like more information on dream interpretation or would like to analyze a dream of your own, log onto www.swoon.com and click "dreaming."

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How are the FreshmenFeelin'?

by Shannon King staff writer

You just got used to the peQple you wereJlung together with four years ago, made your'fri~ds, got jobs4f?d' established routines. Now all of a sudden ' ·, ,...._ ,

it's the summer after graduation and y-ou are being ripped apart from that life you've grown so accustomed to and put into a totally new situation. For those of us who have been here a few years, it may not seem like such a big deal anymore, but remember how you felt those first couple of weeks.

The first few weeks adjusting to a new environment with different faces, rules and even food than you are used to can prove to be downright horrifying for some people. Others love the idea of "getting away from it all" and having a fresh start.

Cabrini's largest freshmen class ever is no exception. While the overall reaction of students was that they like Cabrini so far and that they are having a good time, some people weren't so sure.

people. One of the reasons she chose Cabrini was because of the teachers and class sizes, which she seems to be happy with. One complaint she does have, however, are the rules in Xavier. This complaint seemed to be echoed among many of the responses.

Woodcrest roomies Tiffani Garrett and Shavonne Gardner agreed on some things, but not all about Cabrini. While Tiffani said that her experience here was just

"Okay, it's pretty much what I expected it to be," Shavonne said, "It's not what I expected. I'm enjoying it so far, but I don't like the rules."

everyone on campus, "Everyone is real nice, but a lot of people go home on the weekends."

Other students had a surprise in store for them when they started classes. Chris Spratt said that he's having fun, but "I didn't expect to have as much free time as I do." When asked how his parents felt about him leaving home for the

first time, he said that they were concerned. Other parents, such as the mother of his roommate, Eddie Houseman, made their kids drive to mgve in day because they couldn't see the road through their tears.

Woodcrest roommates Tiffani Garrett and Shavonne Gardner study together for a test.

Xavier resident Sarah Madden said, "It's going good so far. Everything's what I expected it to be. I'm happy."

She also doesn't like the fact that freshmen aren't permitted to have cars on campus. They both like the different activities that are available on campus, but there is one thing that they adamantly agree that they don't like, Woodcrest!

Lauren Joseph seemed to

share these feelings, "We're in Woodcrest so we don't have the luxuries that other people have." College life is pretty much what she expected, and her overall impression, "It's great, I really like it!"

She had no complaints about her roommates because she got to pick them and wasn't just thrown in with random - T.J. Mallozzi said that his experience so far is pretty good, but be noted one of the major complaints of just about

Tram Nguyen offered some insight into the commuter experience, "People are really nice. I just met some of them and they offered to let me come to their room if I wanted between classes."

She says that college is better than what she expected, but she encounters a lot of traffic in the morning on the bus. Her teachers, she says are pretty understanding if she's ever late.

Freshmen year is full of changes and surprises, but most people are adjusting here just fine. Within the next few years, new friends, roommates and sometimes even the faculty can seem like family. Just remember to take advantage of everything available and have fun. These are the best years of your life.

Beyond the Call of Duty

by Stephanie Masucci guest writer

"A lot of people think the Red Cross is just blood donations," said Red Cross amateur radio operator and disaster action team member Raymond Gershon. "But it does a lot more."

The Red Cross has been offering assistance to those in need for over a century. The backbone of this operation, are those who want to help others without receiving a dime for their labor. Their gratification comes from the words of those that they have helped. "People come up to you and say thank you for what you have done. It makes you feel so proud," Gershon said. 1.5 million people volunteer for the Red Cross and they respond to over 50,000 disasters a year. The Red Cross believes that people are the most valuable resource in a disaster.

The biggest disaster on American soil came last week as the Red Cross responded to the terrorist attacks on the East Coast. America came together during this indescribable and mind-blowing attack to help those affected by this tragedy. Clothing, masks, towels, and boots were among the

hundreds of other items that were donated to the Red Cross. Restaurants donated food as well as large companies who sent employees to make food for the volunteers who were cleaning up the rubble.

This attack on America has brought the country together as it tries to return to a

state of normalcy.

The Red Cross is the group that has been organizing and trying to help make one aspect of those affected by this tragedy a little bit easier. The Red Cross is broken up into chapters, which allows for a sufficient amount of offices to be located all over the U.S. The nation- courtesy of www.redcross.org

strike. Its health services department offers physical and mental help for those who were affected by a tragedy. Psychiatrists, psychologists, and mental health physicians from all over the U.S. went to New York to help the survivors of the World Trade Center destruction and the family members who were affected in some way. The Family Compassion Center is another department of the Red Cross that deals with the family members of people hurt or killed in a disaster.

The Welfare Inquiry is where an immediate family member can call in to see if a family member has wide network was opened since this disaster exceeded the New York chapter's capacity. A national disaster relief plan was activated, by the government, and the Red Cross is listed in the plan to provide mass care.

The Red Cross plans to the best of its ability to help out when a disaster does

been found. This is also where the names are given of those individuals who are missing. Family members were being found Sunday night, almost a week after the tragedy. Kerry Baker, a licensed practical nurse and a full-time RN student at Abington Memorial Hospital Di,xon School of

Nursing, volunteered for the Red Cross on Sunday. as a result of the terrorist attacks.

"I wanted to learn about volunteering with the Red Cross. I was drawn here from the tragedy."

Baker is interested in starting a blood drive for the victims in New York and a fundraiser. Baker also found out about the aspects of the Red Cross from her friend and 10 year Red Cross volunteer Carol Pieper, RN. Pieper is a volunteer who gets called in during the event of a crisis.

"It's extremely rewarding. You really feel like you're able to help someone, and you treat the whole family and the person in light of their circumstances."

Baker called the Red Cross as soon as the second plane hit the second World Trade Center. She was called in three days later. She is so thankful that so many people chose to volunteer and help out during this tragedy. The Red Cross will be in need of blood for weeks to come. To donate blood, call 1-800-Give-Life or go to www.pleasegiveblood.org. If you are interested in becoming a Red Cross volunteer, go to www.redcross.org to find out how.

Justin Borkowski, Elliot Khor and Nate Mares smile for the camera.

Things to Do .when you are: POOR

by Eugene A. Iacovelli

AND BORED

by Katie Hemson staff writer

College students are always looking for a cheap thrill, or _atleast an inexpensive good time. Something about spending fifty dollars just to get a decent meal at a nice restaurant turns us off. You know you can afford it now but then the end of the semester comes and all the sudden you're broke again. There is the impression that because Cabrini is located in Radnor, there are not many places you can go eat or be entertained for less then a MAC machine minimum of twenty bucks, but you're wrong.

We all know about Campus Comer, but sometimes you just have to get out of the room to eat. Don't worry; there are plenty of places in the area to get cheap grub. If you like the usual pizza, hoagies or subs, and other ltalianesque foods try Altemeo. It's a nice little restaurant in Wayne, you can eat in or take out, and if you really like your dorm room they do deliver. If you are not a big fan of Italian food there are the big franchise places that will serve you a big meal for you're buck. Chili's is on Lancaster Avenue a mere five minutes from campus. Bennigan's is a bit farther away but well worth the trip assuming you have a ride. John Harvard's Brew House is a little bit more expensive, but you can still get a nice dinner for less than twenty dollars.

If you don't mind the cafeteria or food court's menu, and you just want to get off campus try bowling. It's cheap, it's easy, you're sure to have a few laughs, and you can stay at the alley for hours. There are plenty of bowling alleys in the area, within a thirty-minute drive. Devon Lanes is the closest, just north of Cabrini on Rt. 30. Facenda-Whitaker is a huge bowling complex in Norristown.

If you don't like bowling you can always go into Philadelphia, you don't even need a car for this adventure. Septa runs the R5 regional rail right through Radnor, that only costs $3.75. The school shuttle will take you right to the train station, and then you're on you're way to the big city.

Philadelphia bas many attractions for the poor college student, the art museum, sports events, South Street, among others. Cheap seats at the Phillies game are about ten dollars, and you can always move down. South Street is a great place for students to go, with small shops and eateries, and more tattoo and piercing parlors than you'd know what to do with. There are also plenty of venues to see live music in Philly, such as, The Academy of Music, the Mann Music Center, the 1LA, the Electric Factory, and the Trocadaro.

Even if you don't have a lot of money you can have a good time on or off campus. Always check the Cabrini Activities calendar to check out what kind of free activities the school has planed. There is always fun to be had in and around Wayne and Radnor.

applying for a debit card. This will allow a card-holder to staff writer charge items, but the money is taken directly from their &_avings account. This allows for a student to begin their credi1

It's time to get back into the swing of things. That of history without spending more than they already have in course means return to buying textbooks, supplies for your their savings account. dorm room, and the many other essentials. Moving onto Fre,5hmanKarri Houser just began using her debit card. campus can be pretty expensive. For those who do not have "It comes in bandy for buying books, groceries, and othe1 cash up front, there is the option of using a credit card. But items that may be needed," said Houser, "but it is also a lithow well do credit cards and college students go together? tie too easy."

It's almost certain that before most students are even settled Owning a credit card may make buying a little too eas) •:. into their donns, they will be enticed for some, but it's the responsibili· by credit card companies. Some ty that needs to be established, fil credit card companies use teaser rates well as a credit history. Anothe, to lure in customers. These are low option is to consider voluntar: interest rates that will go up dramati- limits. Putting a voluntary limit m cally within six months. The irnpor- less than the card company will tant thing to remember is, know your allow leaves out all those thou• rates. sands of credit dollars waiting tc Once obtaining a credit card, a tempt you. Just because you are student is well under way to estab- 1£,::;{yl..., able to borrow thousands of dollishing a credit history. But it is im- .___...,.;....,_ • lars doesn't mean that you should. portant for students to know ahead of photoby Ju5tineDiRtippo Students just beginning to use time the long-term effects of a high Is th9 little plaSltc cani helpful or harmful to col- their card should know what they're redi bal H di hi lege students? b e ki c t ance. avmg a ere t story gettmg mto e1ore ma ng an) is important when wanting to purchase a car or house. With- commitments. Freshman James Romano thinks that it's bes1 out a credit history, it can be nearly impossible to get a loan. to buy it with cash and rely on his savings account. Over charging credit cards can lead to a high balance, if Some students may choose to wait until they are a fev, not paid on time. If left unpaid, or paid late, the debt can be years into college before trying to apply for a credit card. enonnous. Accumulating a hefty balance can be quite cost- The fear of being left with a large balance while still in ly. It can take up to 12 years and $1,115 in interest to pay off school has some students willing to wait. a $1,000 bill on a card with an 18 percent annual rate. One way to begin establishing a good credit history credit is by

Who Is Kate Spade?

receiving two awards, Spade finally decided to open its own staff writer shop at 59 Thompson St. in New York City. In the fall oi 1997 the company outgrew its original location and moved Former Mademoiselle fashion editor/stylist, Kate Spade, to 454 Broome St. A second store opened soon after in Lof bas made a huge impact on the designer world with her fun, Angeles in April of 1998. classy handbags, totes and purses. ..-------------------, Since entering the fashion world in Frustrated that she couldn't find the ---......... 1993, Spade has designed a line to inperfect handbag to suit her style, Spade elude paper products, shoes and pajadecided it would be easier to just design mas. This past spring she introduced a her own. line of ophthalmic glasses and sunglass-

by Tanya McCausland

In 1993, Spade and her boyfriend, es. This fall we can look forward to a now husband, Andy brother of actor, collection of beauty products. David Spade, combined their efforts to Kate Spade bags are known for being launch the accessories company "Kate classy, functional and well made. RangSpade." Her having been a fashion ac- ing between $85 and $200 they can cessories editor for six years and him often be pricey, but many believe that to being a director and writer at an adver- be worth it. Often knock-offs can be tising company made them a perfect l'.;;;~i.t:I bought on street comers in bigger cities match. Soon after, six simple tote bags between $20 and $40. were designed. Made of nylon with L-_.....J.;____ ...,..--"'!i

In an interview with B. Smith, the three different color choices, Spade de- hostess of B. Smith with style syndicatsigned a classic bag that is still her num- Kate Spade is most famous for hered television show, Spade said her motto ber one seller and her signature style. classy handbags. is "If it will be out of style tomorrow, it

In 1996 Kate was awarded, "America's new fashion tal- won't be added to the line today." Her bags and other acent in accessories" by the Council of Fashion Designers cessories are all definitely part of this motto. They show her (CFDA). Two years later the CFDA awarded her "accesso- sense of humor, classic style and fashion sense. Kate dery designer of the year." scribes her bags in one sentence, "Clean shapes, classic fabAfter gaining so much popularity in such a short time and rics and an element of individuality."

Seeking a sense of normalcy

It has now been over a week since the great tragedy. Since the moment it happened we have been bombarded by the images, the sounds and the sadness of the horror. Continuing coverage still flows through cable stations like CNN and MSNBC. The problem with the coverage is that they ary rehashing the same things over and over. It is agreed entirely that what had occurred requires only the best in news and media coverage, however, with so many constant reminders of the tragedy, many Americans are finding it difficult to move on.

We need to seek out a sense of normalcy. If we continue to be constantly saddened and refuse to go back into our daily routines, then the enemy has truly won. The week following the tragedy was a time of serious reflection for Americans. We are now, for the first time, faced with the reality of our vulnerability. This will undoubtedly be the biggest change that our society has to cope with.

When we see images of war in the streets on a daily basis in countries thousands of miles away, we feel secure that that isn't us and could never be us. All of that changed on Sept. 11. We don't know what our future has in store for us.

For now, we must be strong. We must try as hard as we can to pick up our lives and regain control. We-are still the greatest country in the world. We still have so much to offer. Let any cynicism that you may have vanish. Now is the time to be proud. Now is the time to live.

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America attacked-not marred .

The actions of Tuesday, Sept. 11 were more than just an "act of war." They were a shot in the proverbial arm of America.

Time stood still as marvels of late 20th-century technology came crashing together in an explosion 9f fire, smoke, stone, and glass. Make no mistake about it, the World Trade Center was chosen because of its symbolic relationship to capitalism and its representation of • freedom.·

seemingly united in their hatred of America, to gather and celebrate, that exemplifies the American dream, freedom.

Our President and Commander in Chief has handled this crisis wonderfully. He deserves nothing more than our support during this time.

All over this great country, candles flicker a glowing ambiance, a blurry flame. The flame, like these great American people, shall never be extinguished. For as long as the human spirit is free to rise and live and breath, these American people shall forever live free, unintirnidated, and proud.

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Renee Tomcanin Beth Ann Conahan and Amy Gassen Tracy Tunson

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These teenagers, of drafting age,

are not asking "which way to Canada," but

and chanting America's infamous initials. U-S-A, U-S-A, U-S-A. It is a rally-cry of sorts, cried in brevity and pride. These teenagers of drafting age are not asking "which way to Canada," but rather, "which way to liberty?"

Teenagers, not adults, but teenagers gathered Friday night. They were peacefully raucous - holding candles, waving flags, honking horns, ._______ _____, T h e s e terrorists believe their God will smile down and reward them for their hateful actions. I know of no God who encourages or condones the decided losses of human lives.

Immediately following the attacks along the East Coast, airline travel was ceased. For the first time in all of our lives, the

rather, "which way to liberty?"

Arabian children danced in the streets, rejoicing at our losses. They did so just miles, minutes, heartbeats away from the scene of the horrors in New York City. These children dance "because their par-' ents dance, they laugh because their parents laugh, and they hate because their parents hate. They are foolish in their premature celebration of America's demise. It is the ability, the right of these persons

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faith, our stripes.

ever, marred our American spirit, our majestic stars and our boldly blazing

These terrorists have broken our buildings, crushed our stones, wrecked our skylines, stolen our family members, and raped our comfortable innocence. They have not, how- sky was devoid of airliners. The stars seemed a bit darker, the night a bit more serene, the world a bit more solemn.

Our flag flew at Fort McHenry to emphasize our strength. That same flag has graced the island of Iwo Jima, the halls of Philadelphia, and the surface of the moon. It is that flag that has shrouded many a great man's casket, from Kennedy to King, and veterans the country over. The colors are bold, like the citizens it represents. More than just a symbol, it has come to stand on its own as an entity of the American will to survive and succeed.

It has been America's destiny to be successful. That destiny is not some divine grant or religious endowment, but rather a rock-solid spirit of survival. It is that spirit that has sent rockets into space, put men on the moon, and built buildings that seemingly reached upward to touch the souls of mankind and heaven alike.

As surely as this sun will rise tomorrow, so too shall the eagle fly above the storm, so too shall the flag of America wave. For as long as we Americans are united, our enemies can never defeat us. They can try, but they cannot.

Many lives were lost, and many more may still be. They have not died in vain. Their deaths are of martyrs, of innocence. Our tears shed will forever stain our cheeks. The flag is of comfort, like the hand of a mother; let it lead us to confidence and victory.

God Bless America and the victims and their families in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania during these trying times. It is our ability as a nation to rise above adversity that keeps the dream alive.

Vmce DeFruscio staff writer

Children need to be educated, oot brainwashed

On my way home from school last week I stopped in my car at a comer where a bunch of school children were let off by their school bus to walk home.

When the bus pulled away three children did not walk home. A young boy stood there yelling and pointing to two Indian children across the street from him.

The Indian children's father came running up the street like the speed of light to protect them from the harsh accusations of the boy. The father yelled back to the boy but the

Their father had arrived to help them but he could not heal the situation.

I wanted to hit him. I never have wanted to strike a child before, but I would have grabbed this boy and scared him enough for him to urinate in his pants. I tried to see the name of the school on the boy's uniform but it was hard to tell from across the road. Drivers behind me seemed not to witness this event or if they did, they seemed not to care. Cars were ready to plow through my car as I sat in astonishment.

I continued on my way home.

I understand thac the way I pictured the world and the values that I believe in are not in agreement with the way others prefer. But please do not let me be the only one who still believes in respect and the simple concept of using a brain.

Those children did not deserve to be treated like that. They are not to blame. Those children and others of their race who are American citizens are in the same boat as the rest of us.

What is wrong with the lunatics who think that they are being all patriotic by dressing up in their American flag clothes and harassing or killing innocent people in retaliation for the attacks? The victims of the attacks were of all races and religions and I want those acting like they are the only people who lost something to start pointing the finger in the mirror.

The little boy is not why I am mad.

When I pulled into my driveway I thought about what I had heard and saw. I was so angry. I did not feel a tingle of anger all last week about the attacks. I was full of sadness and empathy for the people who were directly affected by the terrorism. But now I am furious. boy just continued to point at the children and then began to laugh when he succeeded in upsetting them.

The little boy was yelling and blaming the children for the attacks that occurred Sept. 11. The children were younger than he.

I could feel the weight of the words falling on the brother and sister who could not be rescued from the hate of this boy.

I am angry at the response I received when I shared my story about what I saw. I do not want to hear that I have to expect this, that it is bound to happen everyday, or that the boy's parents must have influenced him to act like that. I am around young children all week long and I would never allow them to act so ignorantly and neither would their parents.

Tragedy hits home

The sun was shining and it was a gorgeous day in the Philadelphia area. Outside my back window, kids were playing in the field behind my house seemingly unaware of the horrific events that had unfolded hours before. This tragic act of terrorism hit in a city not as far away as most of us adults would like. I sat glued to the news as most people were, I'm sure, thanking the Lord that I didn't know anyone who was remotely near Manhattan.

As many people do in the afternoons, a Shannon woman was walking around the field enjoying King the afternoon sun. I heard her cell phone ring staff writer through my window and the woman's cheerful ._________ _, voice greet the caller. A few minutes later her cheerful laughter turned into sobs of despair. I quickly grabbed my grandmother and told her what was going on. We ran outside to make sure the woman was ok. We quickly found out she had just learned that her close friend of 15 years, was piloting one of the United Airways planes that tragically crashed into the World Trade Center.

The man was from the Glen Mills area, about 20 minutes from Cabrini and five minutes from my house, and had two children, a daughter age 9 and a son just 4 years old. The woman had racked her brain, as I had, thinking of anyone she knew who might have been in New York. The pilot had never crossed her mind.

I always thought that things like this happened to bad people in countries far away. The United States is so advanced and has such high security that nothing like that could happen here. That realm of thinking was quickly diminished as I peered out my window later that night. Looking at the field of 9-year-old soccer players, I wondered how another little girl, probably playing just as carefree yesterday, is coping with the tragic and senseless loss of her father tonight.

You want to blame someone; blame yourself for being an idiot. You want to add to the terrorism, the violence and the hate then you might as well walk yourself across the war line and do it from the other side.

Unbelievable car luck

The summer before my sophomore year of college I saved every penny that I had made working two jobs to save for a car. I finally got my car in August right before I came to school. My little, blue 89' Dodge Sundance was not exactly my first pick of the litter but it was mine. Her name was Lily. I used to complain about my car all Jill C. Hindman of the time, but then one features editor day, the day after Thanksgiving, I had decided that I am going to take pride in my car and take care of it and just be thankful that I have it. That very same day I found out that my sister had crashed my car. Lily had wilted.

Over Christmas break I bought another car. It was an 84' Honda Accord. It died the day after I got it. There was no naming this car. I did not even get a chance to learn where everything was. White smoke started coming out everywhere. I was trying to convince myself that this could be a normal thing, but when I could not see anything but the smoke surrounding me. I knew I had lost yet another.

Well, on the last day of sophomore year I had gotten another car, a 90' Mazda 626. I loved this car. It was cute, it was clean and it worked. I loved driving it. I never named the car though I could never

find the proper name so I just called it 'The Mazda". And it was my Mazda until February this past year when I got into a car accident and had $3,000 worth of damage. I went to court and fought for "The Mazda" but of course I lost. Then I tried to sell my hunk of junk and did to some slimy car guy. Who says a girl wearing braided pigtails can't make a sale?

Once again careless and distraught I began to save my money yet again. Thinking that I was going to win my case, which is what should have happened I was going to take that money and put it down on a 96' Honda Accord. Nope, never happened. Well one day I am talking to my grandmother on the phone and she tells me that she is selling her car for $500 to some one she works with and I said I would buy it and she said okay.

After getting my grandmother's car, which she has kept in immaculate condition for 11 years, I was nervous about driving it due to my track record with vehicles. One day I went outside to go to work and my car was gone. Yes it was stolen. Can you believe it? Neither could I. My car was recovered to days later with a broken steering column, but it was fixable. So now I am driving my fourth car in two years and as much as I complained about Lily and "My Mazda" I miss them.

Well my 89' Oldsmobile, with a soft top, is what I call 'The Convertible". Do I have a convertible? No. Do I like to pretend I do? Yes. Can't a girl dream?

Renee Di Pietro perspective editor

Reality televisio~ junkie

Bore.d? Turn to boards

blue. I could not imagine my next obsession.

Renee Tomcanio

Hello, my name is Renee, and I am a reality television junkie. Most people who know me find this hard to believe, but some-thing about them appeals to me. I love seeing how far some people will go to win thousands of dolmanaging editor lars even though I am sometimes nauseated by the ,ights. I love the shows, but I am afraid to ;ee how far networks will go to keep viewers and make money.

My addiction with reality television ;tarted with "Temptation Island." It is the :ype of television any self-respecting pet;on would condemn. However, I loved it. [t started out small. It was just me and )ne other person watching on my floor in ffouse 4, where I used to live. Then four )r five of us would discuss the events on fhursday. Soon, everyone on my floor .vould be tuned in to FOX on Wednesday oights. When Mandy cheated on Billy, ,creams of disgust and horror rang from room to room. It was phenomenon. I cannot forget the last episode when everyone ,tayed with each other. We were angry for weeks.

During that time I felt a change come :>ver me. I was developing the early ,tages of an addiction. Emotions were being manipulated. I was actually con;erned about these people. I could not .vait for the next episode. I also found myself looking for other shows like these. I used to criticize my friends who were obsessed with the first "Survivor," but now I was waiting for the second sea;on.

"The Mole" was my rock bottom. That show had me glued to my television ,et. The outrageous stunts, the speculaion, the anticipation of who would be ricked off all had my noind in a whirl of !motion. I never thought that I could be ;omeone so caught up in this type of pro~ng. I rarely used to watch ''The Real World." After ''The Mole" went off the air, I decided I had to take a break from these shows. I would watch "Diff'rent Strokes" waiting for Arnold and Willis to challenge each other to either - wear leg casts for a day or dye their hair

"Fear Factor" prenrlered during the summer season. At first I was reluctant to watch it. The commercials would concern me as to what people would do. I would not tum my television on to NBC at 8 p.m. on Sundays. It would just sort of be on as I was talking on the phone or conoing home from work. Then I would start to watch. I could not turn away from the' stunts even as feelings of disgust and anticipation filled me. I couldn't believe that people would eat sheep's eyes, live worms and brains after they had jumped out of windows, flung themselves facefirst to the ground and rock climbed a moving tractor-trailer. It was insanity at its finest, greed in its purest. The contestants rarely had any shame. They would do anything so that they could be that closer to the grand prize. I am still amazed at what those people would do.

It makes me wonder why the networks keep putting shows on like this. I know that the public watches them; I am guilty of this myself. I love to feel my heart in my chest and my stomach drop as each contestant makes his or her attempt at an. obstacle. However, they can say no. Network executives should know when reality television, which is hardly reality itself, becomes too extreme. They should be able to judge what is best for their contestants, not just their ratings.

The most recent example of disregard for contestants occurred last Tuesday in response to the attacks on our nation. It was reported to me that the contestants still in the house on the show "Big Brother" were not told what happened because they are not supposed to have contact with the outside world. Perhaps the network felt that it would be better to keep the news from the contestants. I think this was mainly because they did not want anyone to quit the show.

I feel this is a little extreme. There is a certain amount of responsibility the network has to take in a situation like this. We can all remember where·we were on Sept. 11, 2001. These poor individuals will forever remember that they were stuck in some house for a stupid television show. What if they had relatives noissing? Does our need to have shows like this have to exceed our feelings as humans? When will we draw the line?

As we all know time is meant for one thing. Time is meant to be passed. It is a struggle that so many of us deal wit h on a daily basis. Nothing I can think of works as well as Michael A Kazanjian the tried and true editor in chief • board game.

Before you rush out to K.B. please take careful note of this article. You never truly know a person until you play them in a board game. I do not care if it is your father, mother, sister, girlfriend, boyfriend, dog, cat, fish, neighbor with the smelly house, whoever, by the end of the game your hands are set to strangle. It is okay, time is flying by.

What baffles me most about playing games is how often the rules change from the time the game starts until it ends. Everyone's guilty of doing this, myself included. So why do the rules change so often? I will tell you why. We all want to win. By the time the Scrabble bag runs down to the last two letters you are as beaten down as a heavyweight who has gone the distance. It is a battle. It is a struggle. I must win. The sad thing is that I lose on a regular basis.

Scrabble can cause me to lose sleep. A few nights ago I was having a great game. I just used my Q and victory was nearly mine. But then the inevitable was about to occur. I reached into the bag to pull out my next set of letters, I looked and then the horror set in. In my possession I had, in the following order, JOO O O I I. It was over. Not just the game, but also my night. An hour

and a half right down the drain. Perfect. Just as I intended.

Another time muncher is Trivial Pursuit. Now some people I know are very superstitious Pursuit players. The wedges have to placed in just the right order or it is unbalanced. If your wedges somehow fall out of your holder you noight as well quit, the bad luck is overbearing. What puzzles me more than the game itself is the thought that some people actually know the answer to some of these questions. How many muscles does a dog use to move its ears? Unless you are a regular on Animal Planet I do not expect anyone to know that. But Trivial Pursuit takes longer to finish than Scrabble. Three hours you will never see again later and it is time for bed.

But what is the Mother of all time wasters? One word says it all: Monopoly. I have played this game a thousand times and I still have yet to finish a game. I have never even bought a hotel. I have passed GO more times than I would like to adnoit but I have never, ever finished. This is it. It is the king. If you have time to kill, Monopoly supplies the funeral, viewing and burial of time all in one. I am not saying it is a bad game, I am saying it takes more endurance than the guy who takes a cannonball to the stomach at carnivals. Six hours later and you are still not done. You have noissed lunch and dinner trying to win and all you got was hungry. Let me sing your praises Monopoly, you can make time disappear like no other.

So there is my boring life. I have nothing better to do than pass the time by playing board games. Nothing better to do than tell you about playing board games. I am getting bored. Scrabble anyone?

The Loquitur editors and staff would like to apologize for our gullibility. We were pulled into the rumor and then in turn pulled you into the rumor of Nostradamus and his prophecy about the World Trade centers being attacked. The hoax was revealed after the pages hit the printer. We promise to do out best not to let this happen again.

Keeping athletes healthy

by Gina Roswell

staff writer the intake of carbohydrates, an abundance of fluid, fruits, vegetables and protein.

''Who is that lady running out onto the court?" "What is that trainer lady's name?"

"What is that pouch wrapped around her waist?" These are just a few of the questions that can sometimes be heard at sporting events when a player gets injured.

"The lady" that these people are referring to is Andra Riccio, A.T.C, the College's athletic trainer. After graduating from West Chester University with a bachelor's degree in sports medicine, Riccio came to Cabrini College to work, and is now moving rapidly into her third year here. Along with her bachelor's degree, Andra bad to pass a certificatio~ exam that would permit her to be an athletic trainer. A degree in sports medicine and passing the certification exam are required of all potential athletic trainers. Now that she has surpassed all of the pretrainer qualifications, Andra is a good resource for people to go to when they need advice about staying physically healthy before, during and after the sports season.

When asked what students could do to help keep up their energy both for school and sports, Andra said that preparing good nutritional habits, getting good amounts of sleep and organizing the week's events are important for maintaining energy. She also describes good nutritional habits as being

Riccio also added a tip that she views as very important: "Athletes need to remember

to replace fluids and electrolytes after all competitions and/or practices" as the body responds better to the replacement of fluids and electrolytes two hours after expending what was previously there. The- best advice that Riccio could offer for an athlete to get in shape for

for swimming: alternate running and riding a bicycle with doing laps in a pool. This way, instead of getting a complete cardio workout in the pool, the athlete also in-

creases his or her stamina by running and riding the bike.

According to Riccio, it is also important for the student athlete to continue with his or her workout regiment during the duration of the entire season in order to keep up their athletic ability. She offered

photo by Mariana Peiretti the same advice to ath-

his or her season would be Riccio demonstrates part of a trainers job, working with injuries.

letes in accordance to avoiding in-

to make sure juries during the season. that he or she trained during the summer to prepare for the upcoming season. For example, she suggested an exercise regiment Riccio stresses the fact that no injury is minor and all should be checked out by a

trainer to prevent furthering any damage. Specifically, she says that if an athlete is "feeling any pain, limping or cannot function normally" due to a potential injury, he or she should immediately seek the attention of a trainer as a precautionary measure. "Even a blister can be debilitating." she adds, with a chuckle, "I've seen some BAD blisters and trust me, they can do some damage."

In order nurse an injury back to health, consistency with the rehabilitation regiment is very important. For instance, she recommends daily check-ins with her in the training room, which is located in the Dixon Center room 126. It is also important for an athlete to continue his or her regiment on his or her own.

When asked the most important thing she could tell students, Riccio's response was that "prevention is her main job!!" The fow most important levels to her are treatment, evaluation, rehabilitation and finally returning to play.

One other piece of information that she wanted students to know was that there is___a team physician at the college. His name is Dr. John McShane and he is usually on campus once per week. If a student were to need an x-ray and couldn't make it to a hospi~, Dr. McShane would be able to provide assistance.

Cross Country team building for the future

by Karen Schweizer the future. The team leaders are Colin staff writer Broderick, Ryan Jones, and Patrick Hutton.

Run for the hills or step aside because the Cabrini College men and women's cross-country teams are on their way to achieving their goals.

The men's cross-country team has been voted number one in a pre-season poll of Pennsylvania Athletic Conference coaches. As the team schedule starts up, Cabrini runners will be striving to meet the expectations that were set out for them earlier in the pre-season. The men's team faces many challenges this year, including overcoming a loss of senior runners. But the team freshmen, according to first year runner Sean Smith, stand ready to "take a bigger role." Head coach Tom OHora says that his cross-country runners are "the toughest people on campus" and says that the Cabrini runners are building for

The women's cross-country team is planning to surprise its competitors this season. The team has been voted third in the PAC poll, below Misericordia and Immaculata. Last years team has grown, and feels confident in its new key runners. The season plan is to start out slowly and then progress to run the best meets later. The key athletes on the team include the senior team captain Kristin Zielinski, Jennifer Przasynski, Andrea Dragone, Amanda Campbell and Dolores Eclkins.

Both the men and women's teams have been training hard to achieve scores and to increase personal achievements. The runners train up to 70 hours in a week. Several weekly morale boosters, such as animal

awards, are used. According to coach OHora the team "keeps it light" while individual achievements are stressed. Runners with the best kicks receive mule awards. While runners with the most tenacity receive bulldog awards. The teams are encouraged by the coach to "go out there, push the limits and ignore the turkeys." Training for the team takes place on both Eastern College's pond and on Cabrini campus hills. Men and women runners train together.

The future looks bright for both the men and the women's cross-country teams as the athletes try to push the limits and to run over all of the obstacles in their way. The seasonal goals are lofty but whether or not titles are awarded, personal satisfaction and learning about' oneself is the major theory behind the team's movements.

Cross CountrySchedule

September 22 Philadelphia Metropolitan at Belmont Plateau

September 29 Belmont Classic

October 6 atGwynedd-Mercy College Invitational

October 13 at DeSales University Invitational

October 20 at William Paterson College of NJ

October 27 PAC Championships at Arcadia University

November 3 Cabrini Invitational at Belmont Plateau

November 11 NCAA Regionals at Lehigh Uni:versity

4Daredevil athletes go 'pop'

by Cheryl Wagstaff staff writer

Can childhood dreams really come true? Many people who are participating in action sports are seeing their dreams become a reality.

From the day that many children learn to walk or ride a bike they begin to dream of executing daredevil stunts wi~htheir new abilities.

Due to the X-Games coming to Philadelphia on Aug. 17, BMX biking, motor biking, and skateboarding are becoming more and more recognizable to the local public. Action sports do not stop with biking. During the winter, forms of snowboarding and skiing take center stage.

Over the past decade action sports have continued to increase in popularity. This is

The expected 17 and 18 yearolds do perform these extreme sports. However a majority of the athletes range from 23-40. These athletes are not only living their own dreams, but they are living the dreams of many other Ameri-

sociated with them is a result of the musicians and athletes.

Action sport popularity does not stop there. Now with the popularity of video games and athletic games for the systems, such as Sony Play Station, extreme sport games are being introduced. A couple of the athletes with video games are Dave Mira and Tony Hawk.

Last ·week's Results

Alexis Strizziere

Staff writer

BMX biking is just one part of action sports. Skateboarding and snowboarding are some other popular sports in this category.

mainly due to increased television coverage, primarily on ESPN.

The first annual X-Games began in the summer of 1995 in College Hill, R.I. Over 400 athletes participated in nine sports. The games were conceived in 1993 but not on the annual basis. Due to the success of the games, organizers decided to hold the games annually instead of biannually.

cans. As the older generation of extreme athletes begins to retire, there are young boys around the world watching their new sports hero.

When asked about the popularity of these sports many college age students believe that they have become so popular because of the amount of television coverage. If not for all of this coverage many of these athletes would be living the same normal everyday lives as their spectators. Instead they are traveling around the world

participating in sports that were only an after school activity when they were children.

Rewind of last week's sports events

Men's Soccer

The men's soccer team suffered an upsetting defeat at the Haverford Tournament last Saturday and Sunday Sept. 8 and 9. The Cavs fell to Rowan University on Saturday 3-0 and to Delaware Valley College 41. Nick Fenton scored the lone goal and Michael Braun was named alltournament team. On Sept. 13 they lost to Neumann College 2-1 in over time. Kenny Costello scored Cabrini's goal.

Women'sSoccer

The Lady Cavs dominated soccer this week. On Sept.8 they suffered a loss to College Misericordia in over time 2-1. Shannon Murphy scored the goal The Lady Cavs turned it around on Sept.13 to beat King's College 6-1. Ellen Casiero and Colleen Feeney both scored two points each and Jamie Matozzo and Patty Klara each scored one.

Field Hockey

Action sports represent not only a form of athletics, but also a style. The styles consist of fashion and music. Punk music is the

Now instead of just dreaming about having a future job surfing, skating, snowboarding, motocross, skydiving, mountain biking, etc., children of today can become the action sports stars of tomain type of music associated' morrow. with these sports. The fashion as-

Why Cabrini does not have a football team

By Cheryl Tranchitella staff writer

Football is a popular sport and attraction, so why doesn't Cabrini have a team?

John Dzik, the athletics director, said that the main reason Cabrini does not and will not have a football team is money.

To have a football team you need a coaching staff, personal trainers, recruiters, facilities for practices and games. A college has to be able to maintain the facility and have to have insurance.

In addition, a college needs uniforms. To suit one player with a home and away uniform, pads and equipment could cost $500 and $1,000.

Because football is such an expensive sport, its expenses could drain money away from the other 17 existing programs.

The only school that is in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference and has a foot.ballteam is Wesley and it is not even an original member. They were invited to be a member about four years ago.

When people think of football

they think of large schools like Penn State University or maybe even Villanova. The larger schools have football teams because they can maintain one unlike a small school like Cabrini. Even at that, Villanova is having money problems, because the team and everything that goes along with it costs so much.

So Dzik's message is that if you would like to see a college football game then you are going to have to make a little road trip.

Sept.8 offered an awesome win for the field hoc~ey team. The team took home a 10-0 win against Rosemont College. Nicole Schulz had four goals and Carolyn Katkowski bad three goals. However, the Lady Cavs lost on Sept.13 to Rowan University, 2-0.

Tennis

The women's tennis team took home a 9-0 win against Gwynedd Mercy College on Sept.13.

Women'sVolleyball

The women's volleyball team struggled for well-deserved win on Sept.8 at the Philadelphia College of Bible Tournament. The team lost to Widener University 3-0, Alvernia 3-1, but brought it back to beat Bryn Mawr College 3-1. Cedar Crest visited Cabrini's gym on Sept.13 and took home a win against Cabrini 2-3. Better luck next week.

Men's & Women'sCross Country

On Sept.8 the cross country team went to the Arcadia University Invitational and brought home a few victories. The men's team placed 7th out of 13 and the women's 2nd out of 14. Senior Kristin Zielinski won 1st place out of 74 in the women's race.

Photo courtesy of espn.com.

A new direction for Temple football ..

by Cheryl Wagstaff

staff writer

Temple footbAflis seeing its program head into a new direction. After several disappointing seasons in the Big East, Temple University's football team is being ousted after the 2004 season.

Temple joined the Big East, a division IA conference, in 1996. The university is being dismissed from the conference due to a failure to meet the conference's criteria. The criteria are an average attendance of around 25,000, nonconference· scheduling, and of course a winning record. Temple's Big East record before this season was only 9-58. However their average attendance has risen from 4,045 in 1995 to 18,612 in 2000.

Another factor that has led to Temple's removal from the Big East is the lack of a home field. They have been playing at both Veterans Stadium, when the Phillies and Eagles are not playing, and at University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field. Temple plans to play at the new Eagle's stadium when it is completed in 2003.

from North Alabama, where he won three conference championships in 10 years. He was hired to revamp the Temple team. They have shown some improvement since this change. Temple senior Kevin Godfrey said on tsn.sportingnews.com. "They're still not good, but they're getting better. They are rebuilding, and the effort shows."

The 2004 removal of Temple from the conference allows them time to find another conference to join. There is no longer speculation of Temple dropping its football team entirely. However it probably will not stay in division lA.

At the northeast end of Temple's campus on Broad Street, there stands a $7 million football practice facility, which was completed in 1999. Just as the Eagles have pride in their new Nova Care practice facility, Temple football prides itself on its new facility. The football program takes pride especially due to the fact that most sports that play on grass do not even have facilities on Temple's campus.

The Big East consists of: Miami, Pittsburgh, Vrrginia Tech, Boston College, Syracuse, West Vrrginia, and Rutgers. Connecticut will be the team that replaces Temple in the 2005 season.

In December 1997, Bobby Wallace was hired, by Temple, .

Cavs confident of future victory

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Hopefully this will be the improvement .,,. made for this week's games. The Lady Cavs will be facing three PAC games this week against Eastern College, Gwynedd-Mercy, and Cedar Crest. As far as their coach is concerned, if the offense picks up on their shooting, Cabrini has a good chance of taking these teams.

There are also some new faces on the field this year. If Neary is any indication of the faith the team should have in the freshmen, then Cabrini has nothing to worry about. "They're all great." She smiles. "I'm trying to get them out there as much as possible." Nine freshmen came aboard the field hockey team this year. Some of the names to look for are Julie Smith, Christina Paster, and Kori

Talbott who should all be getting sufficient playing time this season. The team also picked up two backup goalies this year to stand behind senior, Erika Scheifele. Jennifer Stoltzfus and Stasia McGrath cheered their team on as they stood ready to go into the goal, should a backup ever be needed.

The Cavs have a tough week ahead and are ready to face their PAC opponents. Senior and captain Nicole Schulz was recently named PAC Honor Roll for her performance two weeks ago scoring five goals and one assist. Schulz along with teammate Carolyn Katkowski are tied for second in scoring, each with llpoints. "We're playing on a higher level," Said McQuade, confident of their ability to take on this weeks opponents.

"We work together and I think it shows."

Field HockeySchedule

Photo courtesy of temple. edu.

Temple football no longer part of the Big East.

Photo by Mike Paolucci

The team rushes to recover the ball in their game against Rowan University.

put up ·a fight

by Jen Smith staff writer

It was a hard fought ba~le on Friday against Rowan University. lHowever, in the end, the Lady Cavaliers were eventually defeated by a score of 2-0. Led by their captains Nicole Schulz, Lauren Calamia and Adrienne Maiocco, the Cavs managed to hold Rowan to a score of 0-0 until mid game. When asked her feelings on this loss, sophomore defenseman Maureen McQuade responded, "I think it's the best game we've had against them. I mean, we held them to no goals until the middle. We really worked together as a team to hold them." And no one would know better than she. "Mo," as she has been dubbed by her friends and fellow teammates, was definitely a shining star in Friday's game. Cabrini's Jackie Neary, sixth season coach of the I.iadyCavs, was impressed as anyone by McQuade's per-

formance. "She really played hard.

I'm not disappointed in her at all."

Neary had no reason to be .disappointed in her team. Rowan entered Friday's game with a record of 3-0 this season, including a defeat over Eastern 4-3 to open its year. They brought this strength to Cabrini. Led by their captains Abigail Gamble and Lesly Snock, Rowan played a good defense in the first half and picked it up offensively to score the winning goals after half time. Cabrini also played a good game, however. So what does Cabrini have to improve to beat a team like Rowan? Well, as far as their coach is concerned, it isn't much. "We just need to shoot!" Said Neary with a laugh. "We're there, we just need to score now."

-continued on page 15.

Photo by Mike Paolucci.

The team put up a hard fight but was defeated by Rowen.

Photo by Mike Paolucci. Megan Chipman moves