Nov. 08, 2001 issue 10 Loquitur

New security precautions now in effect

br_ShannonKIIJ.!l.__ staff writer

The transportation industry is among the businesses that were hard hit due to the terrorist events of Sept. 11. After that dreadful Tuesday, the tourist rates decreased so drastically in some parts of the country that many hotels, restaurants and businesses had to declare bankruptcy.

The airlines were the hardest hit, having to lay off thousands of workers because people were terrified of another attack. What many people fail to take into consideration is that many of these airlines were in trouble before the attacks on New York and Washington D.C. What they are trying to do now is get people flying again in what many believe is the safest time to fly, when security is high and passengers and crew having a heightened sense of awareness of what is going on around them.

After the attacks, the transportation industry is under extreme scrutiny regarding safety regulations and standards. The Philadelphia International Airport, one of the first airports to re-open on Sept. 12, claims that airlines are operating close to normal now with 95 percent of their daily service. In attempts to implement the latest security technologies, the airport has committed to spend more than $4 million. The hiring

of 30 additional Philadelphia police officers, as well as the re-validation of more than 13,000 badges helping to ensure authorization into secure areas are just a few of the precautions being made.

There are strict rules regarding airline safety now. First of all, you should plan to arrive at least two hours before national flights and three hours before international flights due to longer lines and more in depth baggage checks. When you get to the airport, make sure that you have photo ID or two forms of nonphoto ID, one of

which must be government issued. Strict Tourists everywhere are

baggage checks are security

finding many common items, such as nail files, scissors, tweezers, disposable razors, sewing needles and other usual carry-on items that are now being confiscated. If you need to bring any of these items along on your trip, plan on check-

ing your bag. Only ticketed passengers are being allowed past the screening checkpoint. Exceptions are made for parents of unaccompanied minors and handicapped individuals. If someone is picking you up at the

airport, make sure that they call ahead to confirm arrival time.

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Cabrini day focuses on terrorism

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For the past 13 years, Cabrini has set aside one day per year in order to reflect on the priorities of Mother Cabrini's mission, including her Catholic social teaching, as well as her concern for the poor of the society. This year, the annual Cabrini Day festiv:ties will be held on Nov. 8. Myrna Grandgenett, the director of the Center for Service and Leadership, is in charge of coordinating the day's events.

The focus of this year's events deals with the tragedy of Sept. 11 and how society is to move on with their lives. As opposed to previous

years when the style of these events were held mainly as workshops with a speaker and an audience, this year's discussions are going to be more interactive between the speaker and the audience.

According to Grandgenett, the day will start with a "Celebrity Breakfast," where the professors and other staff members will serve the students their meal. Following breakfast will be a mass and then the beginning of, what promise to be, a series of very interesting topics of discussion.

Dr. James Hedtke, professor/department Chairman of history and political science, and

Dr. Jolyon Girard, professor of history and political science, will be holding an open question and answer session dealing with the events of Sept. 11.

Also, an informative discussion will be held concerning the anthrax disease and bio-terrorism that has recently been threatening our nation.

One final topic, of many others, that will be discussed during Cabrini Day is being conducted by a journalism major who was only five blocks from the tragic event on Sept. 11.

A brief ceremony will be held to honor four student-recipients of the Mastronardi Award given for

service and leadership skills both in the college and in the surrounding community. These four recipients are Carolyn Ashton, Colin McGinley, Randi Kuhn and Rose Leahy.

The art department will display paintings by students that reflect upon their reactions to the Sept. 11 tragedy.

For a full schedule of the day's events, students will find a printed list in their mailboxes, or if needbe, they could go to the Wolfington Center, which is located on the ground floor of the Widener Center to pick up a copy.

photo by Ren,je Tomcanin

being affected by the events of Tuesday, Sept. 11. Above, a

guard is checking the bag of tourist Kara Baker at MGM Studios in Orlando.

Travel affected by new security precautions

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Only active loading and unloading is permitted curbside. Student Rachel Pass commented on what it was like when she went to pick up her parents at the airport. "There is tight security. You couldn't leave your car there for more than 30 seconds without a police officer coming to say something to you," Pass said.

With heightened security, there will also be air marshals trained to handle terrorists and hijackers, anonymously on board select flights. In order to make sure of the proper functioning of certain devices, passengers will be required to tum on laptops, cell phones and pagers as well as pass them through the X-ray machine.

Airlines are not the only travel industry that is being affected. Bus and train companies have put out safety recommendations for travel as well. The Washington

Metropolitan Area Transit Authority in Washington, D.C. has detoured metrobuses around the Pentagon and other areas of the city for security reasons and some shuttles have been shut down completely.

SEPTA has sent out a list of safety guidelines to follow including to be aware of your surroundings, never confront a suspicious person or touch a suspicious object, review emergency exit information and to review the location of safety equipment on vehicles.

In a letter sent out by John K. Leary Jr., general manager of SEPTA, he says, "In recent years, SEPTA's Transit Police Department has made extensive preparations for managing terrorist threats. Transit Police train and maintain constant communications with regional and federal emergency and law enforcement agencies. Since September's terrorist attacks, Transit Police have

been on a heightened state of alert, patrolling our stations, vehicles and other transit facilities."

Chris Nielsen, marketing communications coordinator for the Transportation Management Association of Chester County, and recent graduate of Cabrini, said that ground transportation has not been affected to the degree that air traffic has. People are continuing to use buses and trains to get to work,just as they always have, but these forms of transportation are less likely to be used now for recreational purposes, mainly due to the economy. For people in the suburbs, the use of buses and trains are not as important, but for those in the city who depend on public transportation, life goes on as usual.

When asked whether there are security measures being taken for terminals, Nielsen said that metal detectors was an option, but if it were to happen, it would be far

Students registering for spring semester classes

by EugeneA. Iacovelli staff writer

It is time to register for the spring semester. Some may be wondering what to take this coming semester. What classes would the current event enthusiast want to take to catch up on the crisis that is faced by us all?

This coming spring, Cabrini College will offer several classes that deal with the Sept. 11 attacks.

Since the Sept. 11 attack, the news agencies and all other forms of media have been quite popular. Coverage of the terrorist attacks as well as the bombing campaign has been wide spread. Cable news stations have been reporting the anthrax incidents 24 hours a day. There is one course being offered that plays off of the propaganda that has been thrown around by the media. Entertaining the Third Reich through Film. with Neal J.

Newman, theater director, will delve in to the art of propaganda that was used in Nazi Germany during World War II. This communications class will differentiate between the lies of Nazi Germany as opposed to what was actually happening.

Another class offered this spring that coincides with recent events is Introduction to International relations. This political science course with Dr. James Hedtke, history and political science chair, will cover relations between America and its foreign allies and enemies. Transfer student Donald Plummer looks forward to understanding some of the events that have been taking place. "Because there is so much confusion going on with the war," Plummer said, "It's important to know what's happening." This class will prove to be interesting as well as to benefit students, giving them a

down the road.

One thing on everyone's mind this year is where to go for spring break. Nielsen said that with the deals that are available right now through various airlines and with certain hotels "if you're not afraid to fly, now is the year to do it."

Even if flying is not high up on your list, hotels and other attractio!ls are offering great prices right now because business is way down.

Various cruise lines have gone bankrupt since the attacks and many more are just trying to stay afloat, which is bad news for them, but good news to the consumer. After the attacks, more than 10,000 people cancelled vacations aboard cruise-liners and sea travel is down to 58 percent of its normal activity.

If you are planning a vacation and you feel safer traveling in your own car, there is good news there as well. Gas prices have

dropped a little each week over the past couple of months. The average price around the area now is $1.22 per gallon, but some places in New Jersey have gas prices down to just $1.04 per gallon. This drop in fuel prices is due largely in part to the drop in the demand for fuel because of decreased leisure activities and travel.

Since the attacks on Sept. 11, the travel industry has been affected greatly, but even with increased security at the airports and other places, everyone should still be aware of their surroundings and keep an eye out for anything suspicious at all times. According to Leary, ''The industry hopes to assure everyone that it is safe to travel, but proper safety precautions should be taken at all times, not just in this time of anxiety."

The Finance Association of Cabrini College

better understanding of problems that arise between the U. S. and the rest of the world. There will also be another course being offered by the same professor on current events. The title of the course, Current Events, will deal a with the terrorist attacks as well as the mysterious anthrax outbreaks.

To avoid any confusion or trouble there are a few things to remember before going to the registration desk. Students will not be allowed to register if she or he has an outstanding bill. Stop into the business office to make sure all payments are up to date. It is important to register as soon as possible, considering some classes are kept small.

Presents: The Financial Forum with Phyllis Nye

ComeoutWednesday.Nov.14 from7 to 8:30 p.m. in the GraceHall BoardRoom.

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Nye witlspeakabouther experiencein a number of differentareas,and whatto expectin the fast pacedworldof finance.Thiswillbe an interactivesessioncoveringa varietyof subject,allowingall attendeesto get involved,and ask questionsof personalinterest.Aflare welcome; don'tmissthisgreatopportunityto hear firsthand,what liesahead in the businessworld.

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Students donate in response to cr~sis

by Leanne Pantone staff writer

To help support those who need blood because of the Sept. 11 tragedy, Cabrini College held its annual blood drive hosted by the American Red Cross on Monday, Nov. 5. The donation goal was 45 and there were 64 donors present. However, 43 pints of blood were collected, one pint per person.

The American Red Cross urges people to donate their blood, especially now in light of the recent tragedy. 'The response has been fantastic," Peggy Carpenter, American Red CI"C'ssVolunteer, said, "in disaster times so much blood is used that the Red Cross gets low. That's why we need to keep this in the public all the time."

"From blood that is drawn, it could benefit three to five people because of the way the blood is used," Jean Alfgren, American Red Cross Volunteer, said.

said that the blood from the donors at Cabrini is taken to the lab on Seventh and Spring Garden. There it is tested and spun off into tubes depending on what is needed. It is filtered into plasma and different parts of blood that the people receiving it need. It is then transferred to 100 area hospitals and exported to others areas where needed.

There are other ways to help if one cannot donate. Both Carpenter and AJfgren stressed the need for volunteers. ''We need volunteers all the time. We mostly have older women because the younger women are at work, so our volunteer lists have decreased," Carpenter said.

"Everyone but the nurse and director are volunteers. We especially need volunteers in the office," AJfgren said.

To be a volunteer, one has to go through a short training program, and the volunteer schedule is completely up to the person volunteering. It is non-committal and flexible.

Campus overrun by poison ivy growth

by Ryan Mulloy staff writer

Poison ivy has recently become an issue on campus. People are beginning to take notice of it around the chapel and in other various locations on campus.

The root of poison ivy is reddish, with large, three-parted leaves. The center leaf formation has a longer stalk, while the lateral ones are almost stalkless. When fully grown, the leaves are thin and about four inches long. The leaves are covered in an acrid juice that turns dark once exposed to air and is the cause of the skin irritation through swelling and inflammation. When the leaves dry up, they become very brittle with black discolorations, spots of dried juice.

The skin rash is a delayed type hypersensitivity that has a T-cell response. T-cells are the cells that make op..the immune system. The ivy contains a compound called pentadecacathechol, which binds to the skin and reacts with swollenness and inflammation of the infected area. The rash leads to the death of tissue.

The first time you come into contact with poison ivy, it seems like some kind of small

rash. Most times, anything at all resulting from contact goes unnoticed. The delay, which takes about 48 hours to kick in, is what makes the rash unnoticeable. The recovery for a first time case of poison ivy is about four or five days. Though it may seem less serious, over time, things can get worse.

"It's almost like your cells remember it," Dr. Sheryl Fuller-Espie, assistant professor of biology and chair of the science department said. Indeed, the cells do have somewhat of a memory. Fuller-Espie says that the cells' immunity is compromised after the first interaction.

After the first encounter, things get far more serious. It can even go as far as sedation or death. However, for either to occur, a heavy dosage would have to have occurred. Severe cases often involve swelling of the face, fever, nausea and chills. In some cases, the burning of the leaves breathed in can cause the swelling of the throat, which is very dangerous. In severe cases, anti-inflammatory steroids are prescribed.

Fuller-Espie warns student to be cautious around poison ivy. "Don't brush by it," she said, "and if you do, wash yourself and your

clothing." The best thing to do though is to keep yourself covered in clothing. If you are walking around in ivy wearing shorts, chances are you are going to contract the rash as soon as you step in.

If you do brush by the ivy and realize it, washing clothing immediately is recommended. What is most important though is the handling of the clothes. They must be handled delicately, so not to accidentally spread the rash all over your body. After taking care of the clothes, Fuller-Espie said the only thing to do now is use plenty of soap and to keep from scratching it. Scratching the infected areas of the skin is the cause of it spreading throughout the body. The most common place to worry about and keep clean is the spaces in between your fingers.

Fuller-Espie, like some students on campus, did not even realize there was a problem with poison ivy at Cabrini. While the irritation can become fatal in time, FullerEspie feels students do not need to panic over it, but should be aware that it is on campus and that they should be very cautious around it.

If you have any information on poison ivy on campus, it is recommended that you

speak with grounds keeping and inform people you know of the areas on campus to avoid. Do not try to uproot the plant itself, as it takes special insecticide to kill the root and cannot just be pulled out.

How to avoid or control poison

ivy:

•Wash clothes and skin quickly and thoroughly

•Do not scratch

•Recognize and avoid known contaminated areas

•Apply Calamine lotion

•Consult a physician

photo by Paul Archambult

Ann Young, the only American Red Cross RN at the blood drive,

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by Richard Magda staff writer I

At least they're the 200d seats ...

MOUNT LEBANON, P""a. - Paul Wellener's family found the perfect marker for his grave: two blue plastic seats from the Three Rivers Stadium auction. Wellener, a lifelong football fan and a Pittsburgh Steelers season ticket holder for 42 years, died unexpectedly on March 16. Wellener's son, Paul, and widow, Mary Ann, bought three pairs of stadium seats for $2,100 at an auction and knew they had found the perfect gravestone.

Who 2ets to blow out the candles?

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - Expect a big birthday party next year in the Greco household. Suzanne and Michael Greco celebrated their shared birthday Saturday by welcoming their first child, 8-pound, 8ounce Maxwell Allen Greco. "We're wondering what the odds are of having the whole family born on the same day," said Vicki Greco, Michael's mother. "It's just amazing."

Champion liar tells good, clean story

BURL1NGTON, Wis. - Gordon Zwicky's outrageous tale about his trip to Florida earned him top honors in this year's Burlington Liars Club contest. Zwicky, 72, beat out 299 other entries from 31 states and Canada. Zwicky claimed he and his wife, Dorothy, won the lottery and decided to drive to Florida. Their neighbor told them they would be fine as long as they paid attention to the road signs. "Thirty miles from home they saw a sign stating, 'Clean Restrooms Ahead.' Two months later they arrived in Florida," the tale read. By that time, they had cleaned 450 restrooms using 267 rolls of paper towels, three cases of bowl cleaner and 86 bottles of Wmdex.

Campus pets are being evicted

by Catharine Hernson staff writer

A discrepancy in the student handbook pet policy may affect the lives of many fish on Cabrini's campus. The fish have to go due to the recent interpretation of the policy.

Residence life was notified of two conflicting policies in the student handbook that left a loophole for s~dents to bring pet fish to live at school. One policy, on page 111, stated that pets of any kind were prohibited except for nonmeat-eating fish in a tank less than five gallons. On the following page the policy stated that absolutely no pets of any kind are allowed in residence halls. When the conflict was found, David Carpenter, Director of Residence Life, had to make a decision on what to do about the fish. It was decided that students would have until the end of the semester to remove all the·pets and associated products. Fish and other pets must be removed by Dec. 15 with no exceptions. Students do not agree with the administration on the policy.

'They want it to feel like home to you, but they won't let you bring everything that makes it feel like home," said Christina Callahan, a freshman.

"I think it's heinous," said Antonio Masone, a sophomore.

Dr. Laura Valente,_vice president of student development, has had to explain why the policy was changed since the notice went out to all students. "It's not the existence of the pet fish that's problematic, it's the tank that can potentially cause a flood and damage to room. Further, we have the concern about how the pets of any kind will be taken care of over the break."

The policy was changed not to take away the students' rights but to protect the buildings and the pets themselves. Tanks have to be maintained carefully, some with chemicals that need to be added a few times a month. Over a long break, like the month long winter break, these requirements cannot be met and the fish may die. Also, a concern is when students go on these long breaks the school will shut down power in the residence hall again leaving dead fish in the

room for weeks.

It is the dead fish that is a sanitation concern for Residence Life. Leaving a dead animal in a confined space for more than a few days may cause an odor. This would be a problem for more than just the students in the room.

There are also students who have no problem complying with the updated policy. "Accidents can happen. The next thing you know there are fish all over the floor and water everywhere," said Michelle Palandro, sophomore.

There have also been concerns with how roommates handle the fish. David Carpenter relayed that there have been times that one roommate ate the other's fish and a room change was requested quickly after.

There are always exceptions to every rule. Carpenter told of a prospective student who uses a seeing-eye dog wanting to live on campus next year. The department does not yet know how to handle this situation but is working to do what is best for the student and the school.

History forum offers one credit for one day

by Amy Gassen news editor

Students can earn one credit for attending a d~ylong forum on World War II sponsored by the History Club on Saturday, Nov. 10.

Five speakers will present different topics in the Widener Center Lecture Hall from 8:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. According to Senior Anthony Contipodero, history club president, each speaker will have ''his or her own specific topics to talk about from World War II. Also, the presentations will include "audio, video and a question and answer period."

The history club officers picked the topic of World War II last year. 'tl:t's-just like now," Contipodero said. "Look how everyone is unit-

ed now. It's the same as back then."

Senior Cory Salazar, vice-president o{the history club, will deliver the opening remarks. Following Salazar, Dr. Tami Biddle from Duke University will give the first presentation. According to Dr. James Hedtke, history and political science chair and advisor to the history club, Biddle is an expert in strategic bombing.

Dr. Conrad Crane, a research professor of military history at the U.S. Anny War College, is an expert in air warfare. "He's suggesting fire bombing of Japan was just as intense and just as horrible an experience as dropping the atomic bomb," Hedtke said.

Dr. Jolyon Girard, history professor, will givethethird prescnta-

tion from his recently published book, "America and the World."

Dr. Cole Kingseed, retired Chief of the military history divisions of the U. S. Military Academy, will be the fourth speaker. According to Hedtke, this military man, "led a platoon, led a regiment and led a company." His talk will center on Joe Dawson. "Joe Dawson was a captain. In some ways, the Tom Hanks character in 'Saving Private Ryan' is Joe Dawson," Hedtke said.

A continental breakfast will be served before the speakers and Wood Dining Services is catering lunch in the Grace Hall Board Room.

"You don't have to be a history expert to enjoy the forum," Contipodero said.

Cabrini College World W~ II Symposium

Nov. 10, 2001, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The cost is $25 for honored guests and $15 for visiting students.

A limited number of spaces will be available at the door.

Presenters include:

Dr. Tami Biddle, professor of history, Duke University

Dr. Conrad Crane, research professor of Military History, U.S. Army War College

Dr. Jolyon Girard, professor of history, Cabrini College

Dr. Cole Kingseed, chief of the military history division (retired), Valley Forge Military Acade~y

.Gas prices on the drop after summer high

by Michael Paolucci staff writer

If by students seem to be carrying around extra change lately, there is a good reason why. Gas prices have dropped significantly in the past two months and for some, it is a welcomed change.

Students at Cabrini have also taken notice of the recent p_rice drop. "I do notice that when I get gas I'm spending less money," Will Nagle, sophomore, said. Since most college students are short on cash, any way to save money is a good thing.

According to industry analyst Trilby Lundberg, the fall in gas prices is due to low crude oil prices and decreased demand since the Sept. 11 tragedy. People are traveling less, causing the supply to be greater than the demand. There is an OPEC meeting next week and if they do not decide to cut production then prices could continue to drop. The nation could also seea skyrocket in oil prices if

the situation in the Middle East escalates and oil production is reduced.

With the hype about falling gas prices, students might be wondering who has the cheapest gas in the area. As of Monday, Nov. 5, the Amoco on Lancaster Avenue in Wayne was selling regular unleaded gas for $1.21 per gallon, which is four cents cheaper than the Sunoco across the street.

Economic analysts are debating what will happen to oil prices in the future. As for right now, enjoy the cheap gas because it might not be around for long.

Price per gallon at local stations (regular unleaded):

Amoco $1.21

Sunoco $1.25

Coastal $1.25

Amoco (Bryn Mawr) $1.27

Getty $1.29

Citgo $1.43

Experience: Media coverage of terrorism

by Beth Conahan news editor

Professor Hussein Amin spoke to English and communications majors about media coverage of terrorism on Tuesday, Nov. 6 in the Widener Center Lecture Hall. He began by offering his sympathies on behalf of his home country, Egypt, for the tragedy of Sept. 11.

He gave a brief history of the Egyptian media from the '50s through today. Television was introduced in his country as a media source in the 1950s. It was the only source and it was heavily censored by the government.

In the 1960s, more sources were introduced but the censorship was still strong.

It was the 1990s when satellite media was introduced and the country really had access to various opinions.

In Egypt, the media and government were tightly_bound together

for a long time. The media was controlled by the political regime in power at the time. The first step for a regime to come to power was to take control of the media.

In Egypt, the only source to cover the events of Sept. 11 was CNN. While the Egyptian media has come a long way from full censorship and complete control by the political regime in power, it is still not completely free. CNN and the Egyptian government made an agreement about what would be broadcast.

Rumors have been circulating inside Egypt about who is responsible for the events of Sept. 11.

Just a few are that President Bush is behind it to assert his power, that China was behind the attack and that Japan did it out of retaliation for Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

"There are so many things we don't understand," Amin said. He thinks the people of Egypt would like to stay informed on the events of the world.

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''The media has a responsibility," Amin said. The media is responsible for respecting human rights and guaranteeing freedom of expression.

To the students, Amin said, "You are the ones who will really make the changes." Since they are the future of the media, he feels that it is within their control.

In Egypt, Americans were por• trayed for a long time as cowboys. "American people are just regular people," Amin said. The introduction of more sources of media in the 1990s allowed for the country to begin to see more of other countries and cultures.

Students were invited to ask Amin questions before he left. Questions turned to the events of Sept. 11. "In general Muslims and Arabs are committed to peace," he said. Of the people responsible for the events of Sept. 11, he said, ''They are not Muslims. They are terrorists."

photo by Maria Chambers

Filling up at the gas station is not emptying wallets as fast these days. There has been a drop in prices recently as a result of falling crude oil prices and the Sept. 11 tragedy.

photo by Justine DiFilippo

Professor Hussein Amin spoke to English and communications majors about media coverage of terrorism on Tuesday, Nov.6.

MARVEL COMICS DEDICATES SERIES TO REAL HE.ROES

by Cheryl Wagstaff staff writer

Marvel Comics is creating a p.ew series of comic books called "Heroes." This series is about the heroic firefighters and rescue personnel who risked and lost their lives on Sept. I I.

The first issue of Marvel Comics was printed in the '40s. The issue depicted the human torch melting his way through a steel door. The premier of the comic was immediately successful.

One of the reasons why the comic books were so successful back in the '40s was because of the depression. Kids wanted thrills and superheroes, plus they were a bargain. The first issue of Marvel Comics was priced at 10 cents. The new "Heroes" comics are priced at $3.50.

In 1987 a copy in mint condition of the first issue was sold for $82,000. That is a far cry from the original price tag of 10 cents.

Sales were so high in the '40s and '50s that Marvel Comics sold more issues of comic books than Time magazine sold magazines. Marvel sold close to I million copies and Time sold 700,000.

Since the '40s Marvel Comics has grown from its Captain America series to Spider-Man, X-Men, Electra and Incredible Hulk.

Although comic books are not as popular as they used

Marvel Comics created "Heross~ a series dedicated to the brave men and women that risked their lives during the Sept.11 tragedy to save the lives of other fellow Americans.

to be, Marvel Comics is trying to do their part to aid the United States in its time of need. Proceeds from the sales of "Heroes" will go to the Twin Towers Fund. This fund is giving needed financial aid to the families of firefighters, police officers and other uniformed personnel who died during the attack on the World Trade Center.

On the cover of one of the issues of "Heroes" it says, "The world's greatest super hero creators honor the world's greatest heroes."

Marvel Comics is using their power to portray the nation's heroes as the super heroes they believe that they are. "Heroes" is Marvers way of saying thank you to everyone who participated and who continues participating in the aid of people involved in the World Trade Center tragedy.

In one issue of "Heroes" it says, "When others ran away, they charged forward. When others reached out for safety, they offered a helping hand. When others cried out, they responded with a soothing voice. And, tragically, many of them died ... but in doing so taught us all how to live. They can't stick to walls. They can't summon thunder. They can't fly. They're just HEROES." Additional donations can be made to:

The Twin Towers Fund General Post Office

P.O.Box 26999 1, New York,NY 10087-6999

OOPS: BRITNEY DID IT AGAIN WITH A'NOTHER ALBUM

by Lucy Truglio staff writer

Britney Spears is at it once again. Her new anticipated self-titled album is in stores everywhere on Nov. 6. Britney Spears is without a doubt a household name around the world; everyone wants to know about her personal life as well as her professional life.

Britney's new album is filled with fast beat dance songs, and heart-warming ballad.

It is what every pre-teen has been waiting to hear. However it is not just pre-teens that are interested in Miss Spears, but college students as well.

Sophomores Michelle Palandro and Erin Meam have in their possession a copy of Britney's new album, which they obtained from the Internet. Meam whom is a fan of Britney's first album "Baby One More Tune," downloaded the album. "It is a good album,-'there are a lot of songs that I liked, especially the ballad "I'm not a girl, not yet a woman," said Mearn. Palandro is not a

Britney fan, "Every song sounds the same. This album is no different then her other two, her up beat songs for example "Lonely sounds just like all the others", said Palandro.

Walking down the hallways of a dorm in any college, it is not startling to see a poster of Britney Spears on male students walls. Sophomore Ethan Peiffer said about Britney, '1 really don't care what her music sounds like, I just like looking at her."

Whether you enjoy Britney's music, or just view her as eye candy, her album is bound to be a hit. It has the same feel as the others; a preview of what is on the album is her newest single "I'm a Slave 4 U." If that song sounds appealing, or her other albums are a part of your CD collection "Britney" is a must have!

Britney will be performing at the Corestates Center in Philadelphia on Dec. 10 and in Atlantic City, N.J. on Dec. 1. Tickets are available at Ticket Master and on the internet at www.priceline.com.

Photos retrieved from www.marvelcomics.com

Photos retrieved from www.britneyspears.com

Britney posing for a June 2001 photo shoot.

Britney posing for her new album release on Nov. 6.

POWERHOUSE CONCERT 2001

by Sharvon Urbannavage staff writer

The 2001 Powerhouse concert, sponsored by Powei:99 FM, attracted thousands of Philadelphians who filled the First Union Center at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26. Hip-hop and R&B artists entertained a sold-out audience with energy-packed performances and unexpected surprises. A simultaneous webcast allowed those without tickets, but with computers, to view the concen and the backstage action.

Powerhouse bas a history of selling out within the first hour that tickets go on sale every year, during early September. This phenomenon is especially fascinating since the artist line-up is unknown at the time of ticket sales.

Those who are fortunate enough to acquire tickets are able to enjoy the live show and also model their outfits for the unofficial credit of being most fashionable. Powerhouse has somewhat transformed from merely a concert to a display of the latest fashion trends. However, the focus always remains on the artists.

This year's show began with a P,erformanceby Mr. Cheeks of the Lost Boyz. Mr. Cheeks hyped the crowd with his latest single "Lights, Camera, Action" and other hits from bis days with the late Freaky Tab.

After a short delay, Fabulous took the stage with bis debut bit "Can't Deny It" and verses from his collaborations with Mary J. Blige and Lil' Mo. The hip-bop appeal continued as Noreaga im-

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Artists like Jadakiss, P.Diddy, Beanie Sigel, Faith Evans, Fabulous and OMX rocked the First Union Center on Oct. 26 at the Powerhouse Concert.

mediately followed with a crowdpumping performance that included a surprise appearance from Capone.

A moment of silence and a cigarette lighter vigil for the late Aaliyab followed a choreographed tribute to several songs by the fallen star. Dancers performed to "Are You That Somebody," "Try Again," "Rock The Boat" and other hits by Aaliyab.

Excitement grew when Jadakiss appeared onstage enticing the audience with "Knock Yourself Out" and "We Goo' Make It." However, the energy of the crowd quickly transitioned from fanatic screams to spiteful boos. This response from the Powerhouse fans was due to a negative remark from Jadakiss in

reference to South Philly's own Beanie Sigel.

As the stage crew scurried to clear the debris of glow sticks, ice, cheese fries and anything else burled to the stage by disgruntled audience members, Busta Rhymes prepared to take the stage with his hype-man Spliff Star. The performance of bits such as "Gimme Some More," "What It Is Right Now" and the newest single "Break Yo Neck"from his upcoming album exhibited the intensity be displays in bis music videos.

Faith Evans managed to keep the restored energy flowing as she performed several songs including "Love Like This," "You Gets No Love" and a portion of "I Can't Believe," her collaboration with fellow Bad Boy artist Carl

Thomas.

The Bad Boy theme continued with the following act being Sean "P.Diddy" Combs. His entrance featured a giant white screen displaying an enlarged silhouette of bis body while the theme music from the movie "Jaws" resonated in the background.

Stereotypical of P.Diddy, be began his performance by stimulating the crowd with track samples of other artists appearing at Powerhouse. He then invited fellow-rapper Beanie Sigel to the stage. Unknowing to the audience, the Philly-based artist bad received word of the statements made earlier in the evening by Jadakiss and promptly arrived at the First Union Center.

Sigel, with a microphone in

hand, came to the stage for an opportunity to redeem himself. He declared that he would not be disrespected, especially in his hometown, during a freestyle performance, which was followed by an array of whoops and hollers from the crowd.

P. Diddy resumed his performance accompanied by Bad Boy artists Black Rob and G-Dep. P. Diddy also featured a group of young dancers from New York known as the Harlem Shakers. He was later joined onstage by Faith for the tribute performance of ''I'll Be Missing You" to the late Notorious B.I.G.

The final act to perform for the evening was Def Jam artist OMX, who is currently traveling the country with bis "Hoodstock" tour in which be provides free concerts throughout inner city neighborhoods atop a flat-bed truck. The crowd managed to remain pumped as be performed his hits that included "Where My Dogs At," "Party Up" and his recent single "Who We Be."

"Every artist was different," Colby Colb, Power99 assistant program director and on-air personality, said. "I thought that people didn't respond well to Faith and at the end of P. Diddy's show. Other than that it was a great show."

Ending close to midnight, the concert was followed by several after-parties at various dance clubs throughout the Philadelphia area.

See the world through the visionary lens of 'K-Pax'

by Ryan Mulloy

staff writer

Movies have depicted aliens in thousands of ways. In "Star Wars," aliens were numerous and all very different from each other. In "E.T.," aliens were seen as lovable creatures. And in "Independence Day," begins from another planet were hideous and evil. In 2001, Earth was introduced to the latest incarnation-Kevin Spacey. Or were they?

Prot, played by Spacey, arrives at a metal hospital. Opposite Spacey is Bridges, who plays Dr. Mark Powell, the man assigned to Prot for evaluation. When Prot says be is leaving to return to "K-PAX," the movie becomes a races for Powell to discover who or what Prot really is before it is too late.

The movie is not the average alien movie. "K-PAX" is a solid movie with several strong themes. The most important themes involve the promise of hope and understanding in mankind. Prot comes into everyone's life and changes them for the better.

their respective characters, both attempting to understand their worlds and each other. Their scenes together are powerfully dramatic, while laced with the dry humor Spacey is known for in other performances like "American Beauty" and 'The Usual Suspects," both which won his Oscars. Both Spacey and Bridges should get a nod for nominations at next year's Academy Awards ceremony. "K-PAX" provides an entertaining escape from the world around us, but also makes you think. It is no wonder "K-PAX" is the number one movie in America.

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"K-PAX," starring Oscar winners Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges, is about a mysterious being by the name of Prot. Spacey and Bridges both give amazing performances as

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I Tranchltella staff writer

Candles are not just for decoration they have symbols and meanings. Candles are used for holidays, religious reasons or maybe even to set the mood for a certain situation.

Birthdays celebrate a new year and wish for the best in the upcoming year. You light in hope that the presence of Christ will guide you with the special intention candles used in church. Christmas eve you can light a bayberry candle and let it bum all the way down and the future year will be filled with good luck and ..___....,____________ _

wealth. On Easter the

Paschal candle represents the light of Christ coming into the world.

Candles are part of some of out favorite memories without us even realizing it; birthdays, holidays and celebrations.

"From the beginning along with creation came light. Christ is the light of the world," said Dr. Mary Laver, Campus Minister. Light stands for hope, justice and life. From the beginning of time light was important and still is in every religion and faith.

Candles can be used to set a certain ambiance or they could add just the right touch to a room. If you need to relax candles are help-

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candlelight. Its newest line is the Gemstone Collection. It consists of Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire. This line is known to .be highly fragranced and very festive. They come in all different shapes and sizes. They are decorated with glitter and cut glitter to make them appear as small prisms. Toe little prisms make the candle jump out and catch the light more. This line just recently came out and in one day thirty were sold.

photo by Katie Reing "We sell the atmosphere not just candles," said Rebecca Rios, general

ful. The glow and light fragrance of candles help you unwind. A good place to be able to find mood-setting candles is in Illuminations in the King of Prussia mall in the Plaza. They hand make all of their own candles out of food grade and natural fruits. It also has a variety of wall mounts and chandeliers. With all of the possible selections you could possibly get away with not having electricity and living by

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Whether you are setting a mood, celebrating another year come and gone or taking a bubble bath to un-wind candles are always good to have.

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FEATURES

Datesto Remember In November

by Karen Schweizer staff writer

Renee Banson was not a dancer with what was considered to be ''the look." She was 5'3", ethnic looking with an athletic body structure. During a time when dancing companies only wanted tall, skinny women Banson worked towards her dream. It was a dream that took her from the United States to Europe, back again and onto new projects.

"I always had a passion for it," Banson said. "Some people call it a calling." Banson started dancing when she was six years old. She learned in the Frankford YWCA on a donated mansion's dance floor, in the heart of Philadelphia. There she got her full-time start in ballet.

College, following early lessons, posed challenges. As a dance major, Banson paid her own way through school by studying during the day and working as a waitress at night. "We would drink a lot of coffee and soda to keep going," she said. "We were on our feet a lot." She attended Temple University in Philadelphia as a full-

by Jes Spriggs staff writer

Since its arrival, the Internet has become one of the most significant technological advances of current time. One can do almost anything on the web, from communicating with people, to conducting research, to shopping. Basically all one has to do is type a topic into a search engine and everything one could ever want to know on the subject will appear on the screen. College courses are even offered online. Virtually anything is possible with the assistance of the web.

It is especially common for college students to use the Internet for e-mailing friends and teachers,chatting online and doing research.

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time student with a full time course load and studied until she met her first director. She then began to delve into the realm of modem dance.

"In modem dance there weren't any prejudices against body types or looks. It was more opportunistic," Banson said. In the '80s casting directors were looking for "the look," according to Banson. It was a term used

to describe a dancer who was tali and thin. Banson looked ethnic. "If they were casting for a musical like 'Oklahoma' my chances were limited. If they were casting for a show like 'West Side Story' I was a shoe in," Banson said. "From there it was a natural progression into choreography," Banson continued.

According to Banson when she graduated from Temple she kept dancing and also began to do choreography. "The shows paid nothing or very little," she said. However she seemed to flourish in it and worked in many different locations. She went to Wales with the European N a,tional Dance Company. She traveled to New York to do shows and worked in a dance company called ZeroMoving Dance Company.

She now teaches at local colleges part time as a dance instructor in Rosemont College, Cabrini and Bryn Mawr.

She is keeping close to home to be with her family for now. However, she plans to get back to focus on dancing and choreography 100 percent in the future.

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Cabrini junior Jim McCrea is a computer major and plans on a future in the field of computer networking. "The Internet is very important because it's used for research and gives you a broader span of research instead of just one library," McCrea said.

Sophomore Lisa Esposito, although not particularly interested in computers, believes that the internet itself is only important for schoolwork and researching, but instant messenger is important for keeping in touch with people.

While it is apparent that the Internet is an integral part of most students' daily lives, there are still those who find it to be unimportant as well as unhelpful.

Kim Sheedy, a sophomore at Salisbury University, says that the Internet is a waste of time. She does not use it to research and she does not she have an e-mail address.

When asked his opinion on college students Internet skills, Information Systems Technology (1ST) instructor Fred Schlossman said, "Students are coming in with very good Internet skills." Schlossman confirms the schools believe that 1ST is an important class used to develop students• computer capabilities. "Courses like 1ST are good because you can enforce what you learn in class," Schlossman said. "You need the Internet for other classes, so it is beneficial."

Whether or not one is Internet savvy or completely Internet illiterate, one computer activity that almost

everyone enjoys is the game Snood. It is a more advanced form of Tetris and has kids addicted. It is not uncommon to walk past a dorm room in one of the residence halls and see a student sitting at their computer playing the game. The Snood Corporation has even branched out and made a Nintendo Game Boy advanced version. The Snood store carries items revealing the logo, "Property of Snood University," as well as Tshirts, posters, bats, mugs and activity books for children. Snood has even made an appearance on the Fox TV show "Undeclared."

Whatever the reason; emailing, downloading music, playing games or chatting online, the Internet is undoubtedly expanding and playing a significant role in the daily lives of many.

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EDITORIAL

Cabrini Day signals a time to forgive, forget, see world in a different light

In the past, Cabrini Day has been a day when most students decide to sleep in late or take the day off. Cabrini day happens to be today and happens to be very different from past years.

With the recent tragedy on Sept. 11 the school has decided to look at Cabrini Day in a whole new way. This year students will be part of a town meeting. The day will be devoted to discussion of events from this date. It should offer further learning and understanding about the events that changed our world.

After this country has been through a day like Sept. 11 we need to all come together and reflect on the events that occurred. A day like this should make us all realize that we should come together now. It is a time for all of us to put all the petty things in our lives behind us and move on.

Forgive and forget anything that you have a grudge about. Live with a smile on your face.

If Sept. 11 proved one thing, it proved that you never know what life will bring. This day touched every person in the country yet there are people who have went back to their old ways like nothing ever happened. It affected every person and therefore changed every person in a small way.

Let's all come together for Cabrini Day. Let's live with the teachings of Mother Cabrini in our hearts. Let's prove that we can still go on after this tragedy.

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 studentbody or the faculty and administration.

U2 vibes socially and politically

U2 is a great band. They should be named band of the century. Their spirit and energy cannot be channeled into a better cause of creating music that is politically and socially conscious. The U2 concert that took place Nov.2 was truly a memorable event. The night was beautiful and when the weather is peaceful and warm like it was that night, I feel already rewarded just by getting able to sit and chat with a friend on the trunk ofmy car.

My best friend Kelly and I attended the concert together at the First Union Spectrum. We went all out in all ways possible to make the night especially fun. We wore tie-dye shirts, which made us look like huge Grateful Dead fans, but it certainly added a specialty to the night. I made Kelly a sign to wear on poster board and she bargained with a boy for his American flag bandanna, which she placed in her straw hat. We crayoned our faces with different colors to spell out U2. After a long amount of time in the parking lot we went inside. We were just in time for the opening of the concert. U2 came out and all the lights were still on. The band played its first song in the bright-lit arena, which is something I have never seen or have heard of before.

Our seats were in the 200-level and after the first song I knew that I could not remain so far away from the band for the whole concert. I believed that we needed to be lower and closer to the band. I took Kelly by the hand and told her we were going to sit down in thelOO-level not matter what.

There was no retaliation on her part. Then again she was wearing a huge poster board sign donning her favorite song, "Where the Streets Have No Name."

Our first attempt to sneak down to the lower level was short lived. A security guard found us and asked to see our tickets. We had to run away. This inconvenience did not stop us from trying again. The entrance of the next section was unguarded. We took off through the doorway and down the stairs to the third row. This time we ducked in tightly within the row and did not stand on the steps. Here, we remained for the rest of the concert. The magical event and band grew larger with our new seats.

I refer to the band and the night as magically because saying talented or passionate is too obvious. U2 is an amazing band. Every concert never fails to cover the past and present hits. Seeing the band perform is like magic to a person's night. People that have never cried at a concert before cried at this one. For the duration of two of the ending songs a monitor scrolled the names of victims who had died in the Sept. 11 flights.

U2 is awesome because of the respect and the concern it has had for human society since the day it was created. During the song "Sunday Bloody Sunday," normally Bono is found running around the stage waving the American flag proudly and energetically. At this concert, when the time came for the flag to make its way up to the stage from the crowd, Bono took the flag and instead of running around he stood there and embraced it. I don't mean he just hugged it either; he embraced it with every cell of his body. He stood silent and still but his reverent action was heard loudly.

After the concert Kelly and I sat on my car's trunk. We chatted and had one of those deep conversations that everyone wishes to have at some point with the people they view as special in their lives. Life has to be full of more than just deadlines and hours spent at work. The moments when you sit and really get to know someone is what the day is measured by. You need to be here and there and everywhere. Life is to be lived. not watched, loved, not suffered, and cherished, not wasted.

Hold on close to family, avoid the what if

pletely different person than what I was almost two years ago. My priorities were changed by an illness in my family. My mom, the rock of our family fell. She became very ill. Her illness turned my life upside down.

Tracy Timson sport editor

Thanksgiving break is not far away. This is a time when students pack up their belongings and go home. Many of us go home and spend time with our friends or our significant others. Then with whatever time is left over we spend with our family. At least that's how I used to be. I was under the impression that my family would always be there when I got done going out with friends. It's not that I did not care about my family; it's just that at this time of life being with my friends and my boyfriend came first. My priorities were mixed up.

When I look back I cannot believe that was me. My life has changed a lot since then. I am a com-

Ever since this illness I spend as much time with my family as I can. They are the most important part ' of my life. I hate the fact that it took something this big to set my priorities straight but I am happy that I did change.

I always think "what if!" What if my mom's illness was even more serious and I missed out on time with her. What if I lost her? These are questions that always come to my mind, especially during the holidays. The point of this perspective is to tell each and every person in the Cabrini community to spend as much time with the people they love over this next holiday break. You never know what could happen. You never know when something could turn your whole world upside down. I didn't know either.

Renee Di Pietro perspective editor

During these stressful times, sit back and relax

exam. And then project, paper and/or quiz.

So now by the end of your week you have at least eight new assignments all worth seven hundred percent of your grade and due in a matter of days. "When did this happen?"

you start to think as you're headed toward your car when you see you've received a ticket. What college student has money to drop on something like a parking ticket?

Now you're going to be stressed and b{oke.

Jen Smith

I think I'm losing my mind. If so, college is responsible for taking it. I try to be a good student. I have an average course load, spend a generally reasonable amount of time staff writer studying, sometimes more than necessary, sometimes less than I should. But for the most part, things are usually going well for me in the first few weeks of the semester. I party a little, sleep a little, work a little, trying to keep an even keel in my life. And then one day it happens someone says the word midterm.

At first I shrug it off thinking midterm week must be a lifetime away. After all, I am just getting into the swing of things! I will pretend I didn't hear it and continue about my day. Without question, at this point, things begin to fall apart.

After the word midterm, always comes

Great.

Your afternoon visit to the mailroom brings you a wad of bills and your registration packet for next semester with a note from your adviser encouraging a visit to their office, "ASAP." Registration brings a headache all its own as you sit down at your desk to begin your homework.

By now, it's obviously one of those days.

"I'll just do my homework and go to sleep;' you may think as you sit in your dorm room, apartment or house. "Internet Explorer, click-click," and to your lack of surprise, the network is down once again. No homework for you.

By this point in your day it is a toss up whether you want to throw your computer

out of the window or jump out of it yourself. As the tension begins to build up you can feel ·your fists clenching together in frustration, please don't take either road toward destruction before stepping back to examine the big picture.

True. College is stressful. It's also true that being halfway through the term you have a lot of academic concerns to face. However, neither are a good reason to commit harmful acts upon your computer or anything else within your reach for that matter. First, just breath.

Realize as a service to yourself that you are not alone. If you glance over at your roommate he or she might have a similar expression of helpless desperation on their face, and if not, you won't have to look far to find one.

We are a generation of young adults with a hefty workload on our plates. We have jobs, classes, families, friends, boy or girlfriends and social lives all to maintain, and are expected to maintain them calmly, responsibly and without faltering.

Take a break for goodness sake. You are only one person and you only have two

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hands. Realize that you cannot type a paper, read a book, make your dinner, answer the phone, email your mom and schedule a meeting with your adviser all at once. Pace yourself or you will wind up frustrated and burnt out. There is no cause for adding to your stress load at this point in the semeSter.

Keep your cool at all times. If you walk around in your pajamas with the pen stillbehind your ear from last nights study session and a look of distress across your face, people will start to notice. Smile like you mean it when you see the teacher whose 17 page term paper is responsible for your disheveled appearance.

Don't ever let them see you sweat. You are going to make it through college somehow, some way. It may be a stressful ride but I promise, if you take a second to sit back and enjoy it, it will also be the best time of your life. Pace, control, breathing and laughter are the keys to getting you through even the most stressful of times. So keep going and remember, you're not in it alone!

Jill C. Hindman features editor

She is about three inches taller than me, but when she wears her kneehigh boots she is almost six inches taller. She has cascading long, brown hair with blonde highlights woven throughout.

When she walks into a room her presence is felt without her saying a word.

My sister, Marjorie, "Moe" for short, is two and a half years younger than me. Many times I am mistaken as the little sister because next to her I am a shorty. Her name is perfect for her personality because both are unique.

When I think of my childhood, she is what I think of. We would play for hours together. We would giggle and fight and pull each other's hair and giggle some more. Whenever we went to a party, or anywhere at all, it didn't matter because I always had a friend there, my best friend.

When we were little we had bunk beds. I slept on the top and she on the bottom. Every night I would hang my hand down off the top bunk and let it dangle until her little hand met mine. We would sleep holding

hands thinking that if one of us was ever going to be kidnapped in our sleep the other one would have to go to. Needless to say, we did not lack imagination.

Then of course we went through the ifyou-look-at-me-even-one-more-time-1' mgonna-kill-you stage. When we thought being in the same room together was the ultimate torture. We would annoy each other so much that it was ridiculous. God bless my mom raising her two teenage daughters. Can we say cat-fight?

As we grew up, she was the more outspoken one, I was more reserved. She was more eccentric in her style, to her I was preppy.

She always said that she thought that it was so funny that I wear baseball hats and sweaters. She is always dressed up like the girls on soap operas, very trendy, even if they are going food shopping. I on the other hand I am perfectly fine in jeans and a sweatshirt.

Now that we are grown up I can see her in me and me in her. We reflect one another in so many aspects. We ·handle situations similarly. I have become more outspoken and she will wear sweatpants in public. We molded ourselves together without even realizing it.

No matter what, your sister is always there. She always bas been and she always will be. If everyone else lets you down she will always be there to understand. The

friendship that you share with her is like no other. No one understands you like a sister.

No one else knows when to leave you alone or when to hug you. No one else can scream at you for no reason at all and in the same breath have the guts to ask to borrow your favorite shirt.

Being the younger sister, I'm sure, was not always a walk in the park. She always did everything second, which probably seemed less glamorous for her. Whenever I hear the song "The Wind Beneath My Wings," by Bette Midler, the first line always makes me think of her. "It must have been cold there in my shadow, to never have some light shine on your face," which is what it must feel like to be the younger of two, but what I think she did not realize was that all of the things that I have accomplished in my life I could not have done without her by my side.

Marjorie has just begun her freshman year of college and my last year will soon end. It is so strange to communicate through email and by telephone with the one that who at one point in your life you could not sleep if her hand was not interlocked with yours.

It all happened without me even realizing it. When did we stop being little girls with ringlets in our hair and become young women?

CORRECTIONS ISSUE 9

• The field hockey team did not defeat Eastern College in the PAC semifinals. Eastern College defeated Cabrini College 8-1

• The new website, www.cabrini.edu/itr, which students can use to find out their academic and financial information, cannot be accessed through registering on the webct. Students must register through the cabrini homepage at www.cabrini.edu/itr

Don't forget to visit the /oquitur online at www.theloquitur.com

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. Alexis Strizziere staff writer

Calling all of my single men

1d women Unhitched and in >hurry to marry is whom I am oking for. Now don't go and get I huffy when I say single. I mean I of you who aren't in any rush get married. That's right, I said [-A-R-R-I-E-D!

It is normal to date, it's great to 1vea boyfriend, hey who doesn't ant that special someone in their 'e at some point, but who wants husband or wife at this stage in If lives? Isn't having a inother or ther enough to handle?

Lets start from the beginning, ,lks. My partner in crime and I e debating which is better, en1ged or non-engaged. For obvi1sreasons I have chosen the non1gagedside because I am not en1gedand she however is.

The way I look at the proposed 1estion of engagement or not, is hy would you want to be en1ged?

I look in on my life right now

1d realize that I have no clue hat I am doing, where I am >ing or how I am going to get ere. Why drag someone else into y world of confusion that I call ,eryday life?

Not to be rude, but who needs e extra baggage, like are you >ing to bring your fiance out on ,ur 21st birthday? That is right, > more hanging out with the iys or going to the clubs with >urgirls.

We all know how the relationtip deal goes. Everything 1anges once you promise to arry someone. Think about it. :>ucan never date again suppos- .g the engagement lasts. Wow

You need time to grow, to find >urself and set a life up for the 1ture.To me not being engaged is .e best thing for myself.

Forone I have no one to marry, which offers the biggest problem. and two because I have goals in life I want to accomplish before I many. I want to travel, I want to finish up my education and most essentially, I want to design a life ofmy own without anyone's help.

I don't even really know who I am let alone someone that I would want to share the rest of my life with. Think about it, the rest of your life. Marriage is supposed to last and at this age, we are not mature enough to realize how to make a marriage work. I can't even work a lawnmower.

Basically it comes down to the fact that we are just too young. Logically speaking, what do we trulyknow about getting married?

Most of us cannot cook let alone fill out income tax forms or plan a budget to run a household.

lhere are so many complexities and obstacles to getting married. For instance, where will you live? Where is the money going to come from to pay bills, insurance, mortgages, continued education, children and so on.

Maybe I jumping ahead of myself looking too far into the actual marriage itself, but in reality when you do finally tie the knot these are all challenges you are going to have to face. Let's think of why people get engaged, usually because they are in love and they believe they have found their soul mate.

At this age you can be in love a hundred times before you finally find the right one. Love fades and so does physical attraction. What happens then?

An engagement isn't something to be taken lightly.

Now don't misunderstand me, I cannot wait to get engaged, in like five yeru.;s,but not next year. All I have to say is live your life, go out with your friends, have fun, act like a kid again because once you marry, that all has to rapidly slow down. You can be in love, but learn from loving. Love will wait until the right moment and, if true, will stand the test of time.

Is college too early for the commitment of a life time? Should the ring be saved for later years?

Alexis

Lisa Broomall staff writer

When I announced to my friends at school that I am engaged they were excited. However, I knew what they were thinking was "why?" Some of them still think that I should not be engaged.

Yet, they know that I am old enough to make decisions in my life and how to live my life. I have never committed a crime or any act of violence that my parents could hold against me in a court of law. I have not told my parents about my engagement because I want to tell them in person. I want to see the shock that will send my poor parents to an early grave. No matter when I get married, or whom I marry, to my parents, I will always be a seven-year-old in ponytails. Yet, this engagement will last about five years and hopefully things will be cool with my parents.

Most likely my fiance and I will be out of school and living on our own. This means no more lonely nights eating Ben and Jerry's ice cream, wondering what in the world is going to happen to me. Living together will mean that I will not be waking up alone,

yet instead I will be waking up next to someone who loves me. I am truly a romantic at heart. When my fiance comes to visit me, he brings flowers; I find myself just melting in his arms. Yes, girls, there are some great guys out there who will call when they are suppose to and respect you. Trust me, I know that you are reading this thinking, "why can't I find a great guy?" My answer is you will. It just takes time. If you have a guy friend he might actually be "the one" without you knowing it.

Being single might be fun but you cannot be single forever. I may be engaged but that does not mean that I have to go sit out in the pasture with all of the other cows.

If my fiance wants to go out with me he can. If he does not then that is all right with me. I still go out with my best girlfriends to a club, movie or dinner without my fiance. I am not out looking for other guys and it does not cause any harm to our relationship. Just because we are engaged does not mean I am his mother, and I will not treat him like she does.

The best thing about being engaged is that you do not have to purposely go and meet guys. I am tired of dating around and just meeting guys who do not have anything in common with me or guys that just want to get something from me. I am truly happy with the situation that I am in now, and my fiance is also. I

Tennis team finishes fourth in PAC

by Vince DeFrusclo staff writer

The Cabrini College women's tennis team finished fourth place in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference with a 7-3 record. The team finished overall with an 11-3 record. ·Tue season went "very well;' Day said.

Day was "pleasantly surprised" at his team's success. There was not a lot of depth in the beginning of the season, as it took the team a while to "get their feet wet." But Day says that he wound up with good players.

Day was not short on compliments for his team this season.

Katie Hecht, a senior, can normal-

ly be found on the soccer field, but joined the tennis team late in the season. Robin Blanda, a sophomore, ranked third on the team and won the conference on Saturday. Patty Alymer, a freshman, who was profiled in last week's issue, won "Rookie of the Year" from the coaches in the PAC. Day also mentioned Melissa Ariola, a sophomore, who is ranked first on the team.

Erminia Marino, a freshmen, ranked sixth on the team and had a to-match winning streak at one point in the season. Heather Tu, a junior, joined the tennis team after playing for the softball team. She was ranked fourth in singles with a 6-5 record.

Many of Day's players won "Player of the Week" at some point in the season. Among them were Patty Alymer for the week of Oct. 8, and Melissa Arriola for the week of Oct. 15.

Day said that his team was beginning to peak towards the end of the season. As for next season, Day says he "never, ever puts any credence of the past season." However, he would admit that "the future looks good. But, if you want to know how well we do next season, talk to me in late October."

Day said that a team is only as focused as its coach. Day complies, "I haven't been successful, my teams have."

Cross Country Runner motivated by team

by Cheryl Tranchltella staff writer

Kristin Zielinski, a senior, has been running Cross Country since she was in the seventh grade. She feels that her strongest quality as a runner is that she has a strong base on distance. She works primarily on the 800 and gets a "fast kick in the end." What keeps her motivated to run is the team. According to Zielinksi, she loves their company and has a great sense of unity with them. "We all work hard and stay together," Zielinski said.

Zielinski runs the 800. Her best time was 19.16 in the beginning of this year and it was done at Arcadia College. In the Belmont Classic, she placed fourth out of 105.

Zielinski prepares for a race with what she calls a "normal warm-up." She tries not to think too much about the race and to keep a clear head and to stay focysed.

She practices two times daily. The first practice usually consists of a three-mile run. The second practice of the day varies with distance and speed. The distance run ranges from four to six miles a day during the week and totals up to 25 to 35 miles per week. Her Sunday long distance run is eight miles long. Photo courtesy of Marketing and Communications

The speed work consists of intervals and repeats. department

There are many long, hard hours behind Zielinski's Cross country runner Kristin Zielinski poses for ~CCOJJlplii,lune,n,ts.

Week In Review

by Colleen COnnor

staffwritE PAC semifinals-Misericordia,2 Cabrini1. Sean Duga scoredone goalforCabrini.Themen'ssoccerteam endedtheirseaso with a recordof 8~10-1.

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The Cabrini Invitational washeld last weekat BelmontPlateau. Fiv schools participated in the events. Out of the five schools, Cabrini1 men won tlm,e out of fiveeventsand the womenwonone out of five.

For the men, Shaun Smith was the top runner. placing 11th in th race. Smith ran fivemilesin 33 minutesand 10 seconds.

As for the women, Kristin Zielinski placed firstin the tlm,e-mile lon race with a time of 21 minutesand eight seconds. Andrea Dragon placed third,followed by Jaclyn McGuckinin fourth place.

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Junior, Sara Rothfuss is just one member of Cabrini's tennis team

Smoking among young people on the rise

by MarianneMcKlm staff writer

You look around outside your room on campus and you can probably make a bet that someone 1s outside smoking a cigarette. Smoking cigarettes is very commo~ on college campuses across the nation. Cabrini College is no ixception. Many students here on campus are grabbing a cigarette on the way to class, in between classes or on their way home. Some people enjoy smoking and others can't even stand the smell. Sophomore, Julian Smogger is a smoker. He said, "I smoke because I enjoy it." Whether you do enjoy smoking or despise it, the facts are the facts. Cigarette smoke contains more than 4,700 chemical compounds. Researchers say that anywhere between 40 and 60 of them are linked to cancer. Cigarette smoking is also strongly associated with emphysema and bronchitis. Visible smoke contributes to only between five and eight percent of the cigarette smoke as a whole. The vapors or the gasses that are unnoticed to the human eye are nitrogen and oxygen, and the toxic gasses are numerous. A few of these poisonous gasses are carbon monoxide, formaldehyde,

acrolein, hydrogen cyanide and nitrogen oxides.

Senior, Emily Oschell said, "Smoking is nasty and it causes cancer. I never started because my dad used to smoke and I hated being around it."

Many say if you don't start smoking by the time you are 19 then you never will. Smoking among young people, especially teenagers, is on the rise. Researchers believe that young people start smoking because of peer

pressure. If their friends are doing it, then they should be doing it too. If they don't smoke then they feel as though they won't be accepted and be seen as a geek or a loser. Seeing how glamorous it looks on TV, in the movies and in advertisements, young people decide to start smoking. If an actor or actress smokes that a young person likes, they·are very likely to start smoking themselves. Another reason as to why young people smoke is said to be associated with de-

pression, low self-esteem and anxiety. "I was 17 when I started smoking and I started because I was depressed," Smogger said. People, especially teens, also see smoking as a way to lose weight. There could be numerous other reasons as to why people started smoking also. If a person's parents were smokers, their children are twice as likely to pick up a cigarette and start smoking.

With all the smoking that goes on in the world, there are numerous options people have to consider. Putting out a cigarette and making it your last is one way of quitting. This is called "cold turkey." This works for many smokers but not everyone. Studies show that the best way to quit smoking is to combine nicotine gum, patch or spray with some form of counseling. The nicotine gum, patch and spray are all said to work equally. These help reduce the urge to smoke.

Another option is the nicotinefree-pill, which is only available by prescription. One reason it is better than the gum, patch or spray is because it not only reduces the desire to smoke but it also makes quitting more tolerable. The nicotine-free-pill helps control the moody, irritable or depressive feelings that smokers frequently

A brief history of the World Series

by Karen Schweizer staff writer

Fiery rivalries burnt out then gave birth to the World Series, when baseball clubs battled to see who would be crowned the best in the world.

Fighting between two clubs lead up to world-series history when the National League's Providence club and the American Association's New York Metropolitans decided to see who would win a friendly but extensive contest of baseball.

The contest took place in 1884 and ended in a sweep by Providence in three games. However, fighting burnt out competitions in

1891 ending the venture.

The next step to the birth of the series took place when a twelve team National league decided to split their season to create two teams who could face off in a championship. The two halves were Boston and Cleveland. The winner was Boston, who won five out of six games with only one tie. The games were again dropped and no more split games were held.

As the last in a long line of the failures, William C. Temple, a baseball benefactor, donated a trophy to the winner of a seven game playoff series. Temple's series trophy idea lasted four years, but

there wasn't enough public interest to keep his series going.

Finally there was success. As the brainchild of the Pittsburgh Pirates owner Barney Dreyfuss and Boston Pilgrims President Henry Killilea, the series consisted of the National league facing off against the American League. A ninegame series was created to showcase both Dreyfuss and Killilea's teams.

Fans loved the series and 100,000 fans came out in the masses, according to MLB.com as the series took hold in American hearts and lead up to what we have today.

suffer when they stop smoking. Counseling is one alternative used when trying to quit smoking. Being able to talk to another person about what they are feeling helps many people overcome their habit. There are also many programs that can also help a person learn how to quit and prevent them from starting again.

1\vo other options that a person has can be through hypnosis or acupuncture. Hypnotism has become one of the most advertised methods of quitting. Many experts say that it can significantly diminish the psychological element of a nicotine addiction and help prepare someone to cope with their craving for nicotine. Acupuncture, like hypnosis, also is said to help those that have a strong desire to quit.

We all have the freedom to make our own decisions. Senior, Cliff Beckett said, "I don't smoke because your clothes smell all the time. I also don't like girls that smoke, it's like being with an ashtray." On the other hand, senior, Amy Whartnaby does smoke. She said, "I started years ago and now it is just so hard to quit."

If you do smoke and are trying to quit try one of these methods listed and if you truly want to quit these could possibly help.

Photo by Justine Difilippo

Tom Cartlidge smokes a cigarette outside of Founders Hall

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Curt Schilling and Randy Johnson pose with their MVP trophy

Even with PAC loss team remains strong

by Ken Baumbach staff writer

The Cabrini women's field hockey team played in the Pioneer Athletic Conference semifinals on Wednesday, Oct. 24th. The Lady Cavs went into the PAC final with an impressive record and with a high spirit. Under Coach Jackie Neary, the· women's field hockey team played their across-the-street rivals, Eastern College, in hopes of advancing and possibly winning another PAC title. Whenever these two teams meet one may expect a fast and exciting game, especially in a playoff situation. The game was kept close during the first half. The score was 3-1 with an Eastern lead until the last 10 minutes of the game when Eastern went on a 5-0 run. Eastern went on to win the game by a score of 8-1. The Lady Cavs failed

to capitalize on many of the scoring chances they had during the first half of the game. Coach Jackie Neary was disappointed with the loss, however still gave her team great support after the game was over. Carolyn Katkowski scored the only goal for Cabrini and was assisted by freshman Kate Sweigart. Even though they lost, the field hockey team still remained tight as a team. "We had a really great season and it's a shame we didn't go further in the PACs. I really thought we could win the game," first-year student Kate Sweigart commented. This type of feeling seemed mutual on the team. "It was upsetting to know we let the season end like this, but all in all, we had a great time with many wonderful athletes. I can say Jody Sodano was exuberant at left link," sophomore Missy Modesti

said.

Many others were upset by the loss for other reasons. This was the last game for many of the graduating seniors on the team. "Even though we lost, I would like to [thank] my seniors. They gave it all for this team, each and every game. It is a shame it had to end like this," first-year student Julie Smith said.

"I'd like to say goodbye to all the seniors, we will miss you next year," Sweigart said.

The seniors on the team also looked back at all of the good times and memories they had while playing at Cabrini. "I can't believe it's over. The past four years have flown by. I am really going to miss the girls and the team next year," senior Erika Scheifele said.

EDA skate park popular amongst local skaters

by John Del Sordo staff writer

Known internationally to skateboarders as the East Coast's most infamous renegade skate park, FDR resides silently under Philadelphia's route 1-95. This skate park needs no words to speak its message; the graffiti artwork says it all. FDR was built solely by local skateboarders, for local skateboarders.

The project to build FDR Skate Park began in 1994 when the city of Philadelphia grew tired of kicking local skateboarders out of Love Park. The government gave the skaters 16,000 square feet of cement, and a couple of missshaped ramps in order to keep the peace. Although the skaters admired and respected the efforts of the city, they felt the park left a lot of room for improvement. This is when the locals decided they needed to take over where the government left off. After many long years of hard work, FDR Park has certainly come a long way. The park was built solely by

volunteers, and was paid for using many skateboarding videos, infunds that rooted entirely from do- eluding the legendary CKY2K nations. video. FDR is even featured in the

The park now consists of a 13 popular video game Tony Hawk 2. foot over-vert bowled comer, flat FDR Skate Park is considered and transitioned hips, high and , sacred to the locals who helped low impact pyramids, various create it. These locals take their sized humps, and a 12 foot, steel skateboarding very serious, and at reinforced vert ramp. The most re- times the tension among local and cent addition to the park is the two out-of-town riders can become so huge bowls at the back of the park. thick it can be seen in the air. These bowls were added last Sep- These local legends are very protember. tective over their hard earned ce-

This spot is like no other, and ment and have zero tolerance for while some might argue, it can outsider attitudes, disrespectful provide decent runs to skaters actions, and the ramp damaging willing to adapt to its jagged pegs of BMX bikes (there are styling, and oddly placed humps. many anti-BMX signs posted).

FDR was not built for the techni- FDR is certainly not for all cal, flip trick skater, but for those skaters. In fact, most skaters will who love to go big and fast. The be turned off by its oddly shaped locals tear it up every day of the ramps, excessive use of vertical week, going bigger and faster ramps, and unusual cement texevery day. ooe. Although FDR is not the eas-

Although FDR Park is about as iest place to ride a skateboard, it is underground as they come, the alive in away no other skate park park has had its share of media at- is. It lives off the very people that tention. FDR has been featured in created it, the philly locals. every major skateboarding magazine including Transworld and Thrasher. The park has been in

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The field hockey team played Eastern in the PAC semifinals on Oct. 24.

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Men's soccer season ends

by Jennifer Dalvano staff writer

The crowds bustled in to watch what would be the last game of the 2001 Cabrini Cavaliers men's soccer team on Oct. 31. The game took place at 1:00 p.m. on the lower athletic field against Misericordia College. This play off game ended in a loss of 2-1, concluding the men's soccer season at 8-10-1

Sean Dugan, first-year varsity player, scored the first and only goal for Cabrini of the game.

"After the extraordinary goal, it seemed as if Cabrini would have never lost. The bench and the spectators kept the team going, striving to beat Misericordia," Kenny Costello, a sophomore forward, said.

Cabrini kept their lead for a little over seven minutes, when Misericordia came back and tied

the game with a goal. Soon after Misericordia scored again, capturing the lead with another goal all within two minutes of each other.

Although there were many injuries that affected the outcome of the season such as broken noses, tom ligaments, the team's spirits remained high throughout it all.

They entered their battle against Misericordia missing key

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attributes to their team. Including, starting forward and captain, Mike Braun, who currently has a broken shin. Junior, Mike Rennie, a forward, is currently suffering from tom ligaments in his foot, along with many other problems. These injuries affected the team as a whole, both physically and mentally.

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The men's soccer team made it to the PAC semi-finals after playing a season of games against teams like Gwyendd-Mercy. Their season ended Oct. 31 with a loss to Misericordia.