April 11, 2002 issue 22 Loquitur

Catholicpriestsin scandal

by Justine Di Filippo photo editor

In the past month headlines of every major newspaper ran cover stories on priests molesting boys. Until now the Catholic Church has been hiding information to protect priests. Through all the press coverage the Roman Catholic Church cannot hide these cases any more.

Students and faculty of Cabrini share opinions about trust and disgust over the recent allegations.

"It's disgusting," senior Lindsay Thomas said. "It's going to take a lot to regain the trust of the people. People look at other priests now and wonder if they too molest boys."

Searc h leader John Verdi, a junior, agrees with Thomas that the actions of the priests and the church are questionable and believes that the church will suffer further in recruiting future priests.

"It's deterring guys from the priesthood because they don't want to be caught up in the hype," Verdi said. "It's going to make them think."

In the mid '80s, the church thought differently. Accusations had emerged but were quickly covered by the Catholic Church and the Vatican. Many of the victims, instead of going to the police with the complaint of sexual abuse, went to the priest who was in charge. The government has allowed the church to punish as it sees fit. The separation of church and state brought about this decision. The church decided to punish the priests by simply them to what is seen as a problem parish. They were not removed from areas of work that involved children.

The recent scandal has many questioning their trust

This is not just happening in the United States. There are reported cases coming out of Ireland and Poland as well. The pope recently excommunicated a bishop in Ireland because

of child molestations.

See CHURCH SCANDAL on page 5.

WebCT software rising ·in cost

by Cheryl Wagstaff staff writer

Colleges are experiencing sticker shock over recent the price changes by two of the leading providers of course-management software.

Blackboard and WebCT, the two leading providers of course-management software, are raising their prices. Until recently, colleges had to pay a few thousand dollars a year, but now they are being charged· tens and sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars for the systems.

Cabrini shares WebCT with Drexel University. There is not much anxiety over how it will affect both Cabrini and Drexel at this point because the new programs are still in the developmental stages. Vice President of Wormation Resources and Technology John Bielec said, "I do not expect any short term impact on either school. Pricing for software products change rapidly [both up and down]

all the time. This is normal."

As of yet, it is not clear as to what the new pricing for any of the course-management systems as or as any other software will be. Cabrini probably will not feel the effects until the software becomes more dependable and worthy for the college to purchase. Cabrini will get WebCT through Drexel due to the contract that Cabrini signed with Drexel last spring. Therefore, Cabrini will not lose WebCT due to the price changes.

Course-management software is a staple on numerous college campuses. It is estimated that about one-fifth of all college courses use some form of course-management software.

Some colleges are willing to pay the higher price due to the fact that they use the software for most of their courses. Others are upset because the companies are raising its prices after they trained the faculty to use it. Therefore, the colleges are somewhat cornered into buying the new software.

Most colleges use WebCT over Blackboard

because it has been cheaper for a long time. However WebCT's newest product, Vista, will cost somewhere in the "six figures."

Currently the cost of the software is between $3,000 and $30,000 per year. This price depends on the size of the school and the use of the software. WebCT is also dropping their low-cost pricing plan that they call the "standard edition."

Although prices are being raised, there are still some alternatives for schools that cannot afford the new highly priced software. There is a low-end version of the software called the "campus edition" that costs about $7,000. However, the software can only be used by 3,000 students per semester, and it cannot be integrated with the college's other information systems.

At this time, Cabrini does not know how the pricing will affect the college. Bielec said, "It is not clear what new pricing there will be for any of the course management systems as well as any software."

photo by Bernadette Hazel

in the Roman Catholic Church.

Campus server changes now in effect

by Leanne Pantone assistant a&e editor

Plans to switch to a new proxy server for Information Technology and Resources were in consideration months ago, according to John McIntyre, director of ITR. On Friday, April 5, only the students were informed of the change in servers that will be taking place during the duration of the rest of this semester.

The announcement was made to students now instead of at the end of the semester because they thought that students would like to make the change so it would be taken care of for next year. The goal is to have the campus completely transformed by the time the students arrive next year.

The new change was considered because there were support problems with the old software. "The old server was installed a couple of years ago and it created problems this past year," McIntyre said. Since Drexel, with whom Cabrini is affiliated, is not familiar with the software that is currently being used by Cabrini, there was difficulty in fixing the server when problems arose.

The ITR department wanted to set up a server that would be reliable for the faculty and staff. They have been working with the Drexel crew to acquire a new server with software that would be appropriate and familiar for the support staff, according to McIntyre.

"The new server was set up two months ago and experimented with by the ITR department to see how everything was working," McIntyre said. The results were that "some of the problems in file transfer protocol and with the Internet sites were resolved."

The decision was then made to go ahead with the change. However, since it is such a busy time during the semester for most students, McIntyre stated that he asked Drexel to stay in parallel mode until the term is over.

This means that both servers will be accessible by the faculty and staff until after final exams. "Both proxy means are currently working and functional," McIntyre said. However, he did send out a warning to students because the old server is temperamental.

The department did not tell the faculty and staff of the change until Monday because they were just going to make the change themselves. "The irony in that is just as the faculty and staff found out about the change, the server failed," McIntyre said.

According to McIntyre, on Monday during the change over, the department was experimenting to see if the old proxy server was at fault. The correction was made on Tuesday by the restarting of the service, and things are working fine.

"It was a bumpy ride on Monday and peo-

Instructions for Windows computers:

Click [Start] then open the [Control Panel]

In the list, there should be an icon named: [Internet Options] or [Internet Settings]. Please double-click this icon to open Internet Explorer's settings dialogue.

In the [Internet Options] dialogue box, please select the tab labeled: [Connections]. From here, click on [LAN Settings]. Within this window, please remove all checks from any checkboxes that appear, paying particular attention to the checkbox labeled: "Use a Proxy Server." The new proxy server is 100% transparent and requires NO settings whatsoever to use.

Among the list of icons on this page (usually towards the bottom), check to see if there is one named, "WSP Client." If not, then you are finished and are now set up to use the new proxy server. Otherwise, if you have the client program installed, you must follow the remaining steps in order to complete the migration.

Still in the [Control Panel], double-click the icon marked [Add/Remove Programs]. Another window will appear with a list of programs currently installed on your computer.

Scroll down the list until you come to: "Microsoft Proxy Client." Select this program and click the button marked: [Add/Remove]. This will start the process of removing this piece of software from your computer. Please click [Yes] to any window that pops up during this process.

Once this process finishes, you will be prompted to restart your computer. Please do so in order to be sure that the client program was successfully removed When your computer is rebooted, please test your connection to the Internet to make sure it is functioning properly. While we are convinced that this is a very simple procedure and should go very smoothly with most computers, there are bound to be a few computers that have difficulty. If this is the case, please make sure to report your problems to the helpdesk so that we can save them ilS quickly as possible.

The /TR department revamped the student server campus-wide. The proxy server was not reliable for mass student and faculty use. The new server, along with the old server, are currently running to prevent future complication during this semester.

ple were concerned because any dmuplion is serious since people are so dependent on the lnlemet and email," McIntyre said However, for the remaining semester, "the

dmlgC is beilJ8..ae to~ 111CWproxy server, but it is wodcing parallel to the old one."

Instructions for MAC OS 9.1 computers:

Click on the APPLEMENU, then CONTROLPANELand down to INTERNET. Click on the ADVANCED tab. There will be a list on your left. Scroll down to PROXY and highlight it

On your right, you will see a list of check boxes for proxy settings. If any of these are checked, uncheck them.

Close out the INTERNET control panel and save settings.

Now open up INTERNET EXPLORER. Click on EDIT, then PREFERENCES. Again, you will see a list on your left, scroll down to PROXY and highlight it and uncheck any boxes on the right side that are checked. You should now be setup for the new proxy server.

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Instructions for MAC OS X computers:

Click on the APPLE MENU, then choose SYSTEM PREFERENCES. Open SYSTEM NEfWORK PREFERENCES. Make sure there are no proxy settings in the menu. Close and save the new settings.

Now open up INTERNET EXPLORER, click on EDIT, then PREFERENCES. Again, you will see a list on your left. Scroll down to PROXY and highlight it and uncheck any boxes on the right side that are checked. You should now be setup for the new proxy server.

Commencement Kick-

Off quickly approaching

by Cheryl Tranchitella staff writer

What used to be last year's Senior Send-Off is this year's Commencement Kick-Off. For the "kick-off," every offi~ on campus will be in the Dixon Center for the graduating seniors to check on things before graduation.

Administrative Coordinator for Student Development Nicole Nordberg is running the event.

"It is a one-stop shop to get everything done before commencement without running all over campus to meet all ends," Nordberg said. This event started last year when Vice President for Student Development Dr. Laura Valente proposed the idea. It was so well done and such a success that she decided to keep the event going. Valente came up with the idea from Josten, the ring company, which sponsors what is called the "Graduation Salute."

"We just changed the name and did our own thing," Nordberg said.

The tables that will be represented there are the Business Office, the Financial Office, Student Government Association, Public Safety, Campus

Career Fairs: the search is on

by MarlaChambers

Ministry, Co-op services, the Registrar Office, Student Development and Graduate and Professional Studies. Also, there will be tables for seniors to receive their rings, caps and gowns. There will also be a survey that the graduates will need to fill out in the boardroom institutional research.

This event allows the graduates to get their graduation tickets, parking passes, caps and gowns, specify any special needs they have for commencement, clear all financial holds, check on the spelling of their names on their diplomas and to get information about senior week all in one shot.

Commencement Kick-Off is on Tuesday, April 16, from 10 a.m to noon and 3 p.m to 6 p.m, Wednesday, April 17, from 11 a.m. to Ip. m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Thursday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be refreshments and food. "We are trying to make it a festive atmosphere," Nordberg said.

"This is ·being held for all students, not just fulltime students. Anybody that is graduating should go," Nordberg said.

Psychology students inducted into Psi Chi

by Cheryl Tranchitella staff

writer

Each inductee was given a certificate and a membership card to be recognized nationally. They also signed a book that Cabrini holds for each year since

One of the largest groups of Cabrini College stu- Psi Chi first started. dents was inducted into the national honors society in The students inducted into Psi Chi were very psychology on Wednesday,March 20 in the Mansion pleased with their accomplishments. Rose Leahy, a dining room. To be inducted the student must have a junior, was one of the inductees. "I am very happy grade point average of a that I was able to accom------------------- 3.0 overall and in psy- h plish such a thing, and chology, to take four "I am very happyt at I was able honored to be in such a courses in psychology, to accomplish such a thing, and society," Leahy said. major or minor in psy- honored to be in such a society." Linda Cylc, a junior, chology. was also an inductee. "It

staff writer

Graduation is right around the comer and many seniors are not prepared to take on the world right away. Some seniors are looking .for summer jobs while others plan to relax after all the stresses of preparingfor graduation. Overall, there seemsto be a lot of indecision among many seniors as far as what to do after college. Let's explore the options.

Cabrini offers job-search infonnation in the co-op and career services office. Students -can post resumes online and increase their opportunities. There are also some career fairs in the area for students to send resumes and get their names heard.

April 17, 2002

CareerBuilder Career Fest

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 Building

1301 S. Columbus Boulevard

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

For directions and additional information. call 800-4453600

April 18, 2002

Great Valley Job Fair

This job fair is sponsored by the Business Development and Training Center. ft will be held at &beValleyForge Convention Center. Over 75 companies are expected ·to attend. Visit http://\\'ww.bdtc.com/ for additional information.

April 22, 2002

Special Education Recruitment Fair

IO a.m.-3 p.m.

Days Hotel Tunonium Conference Center

9615 Deereco Road

Timonium, Maryland

Teachersare needed for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade positions. Admission is free. To get to the Conference Center from Philadelphia. take 95 South to 695,towards Towson. Take exit 24 to 83 North. Tum off at exit 17 and then go to Padonio Road. Make a right on Deerco Road. Days Inn Hotel will offer a special rate for lodging. To get more infonnation about this job fair, oall 800-2,353297, or send e-mail to rharden2@bcps.org.

April 23, 2002

GreaterWildwoodJob Fair Bxpo

10 a.m.-6p.m.

Wildwood ConventionCenter

Burk Avenue and theBoardwalk

Wildwood, New Jersey

April 24, 2002

CareerandTeacher F.ducationJob Fair

Oleyney University of Pennsylvania

Cheyney and Creek Roads

Clleyney,Pennsylvania

Call 610-399.2033for moreinformation

everyone.

The national honor Rose Leahy, is definitely an honor. It society in psychology, junior brings you into the also known as Psi Chi, ----------------'---- national community of was started at Cabrini College by a student in the mid psychology. It gives you a chance to be in touch with 1980s. That student asked Dr. M.L. Corbin Sicoli, the psychology community outside of Cabrini," Cylc professor of psychology and present Psi Chi advisor, said. if she would be the facilitator. She accepted the posi- The guest speaker, Dr. John Cook, was a· 1990 tion and has been the facilitator ever since. Cabrini College graduate. Cook is a professor at the "I am very proud of the students in their accom- University of Pennsylvania. Her speech was titled plishments," Sicoli said. "Being inducted in to Psi "Cabrini Psychology Graduates Succeeding in a Chi will help the students get admitted into graduate Larger World." school since they are now nationally recognized." The ceremony was open to friends and family. The purpose of Psi Chi is to encourage, stimulate Afterwards, there were refreshments and fruit for and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.

More informationon job openings can be found on the web at www.monster.com or at www.hotjobs.com.Bothof the$eJites allow youto postresume infonnation and search through job listings. For more info on the co-op and career services depart:lylentvisit www.cabrini.edu.

BuriedIn the Baellpages

by Paul Williams

A sexy read·

reportedly worked his way around the ban by movassistant sports ~ditor ing bis business to North Carolina. Curtis' site includes a cartoon of a man, lowering his pants then urinating on a police officer's shoes.

PARIS• Five teenagers decided to make a statement by posing nude for the cover of their high school's student magazine called "Ravaillac." The issue dealt with sex, prostitution, homophobia and pom!)graphy. but some parents, teachers and students simply do not care what statement the kids were trying to make. Some believe that the students have disgraced the 200 year old prestigious French school. Many prominent people have attended the Henri-IV school in the past, including former President Georges Pompidou as a teacher. Though the students post;Jdnude, the magazine was published with bits of removable opaque tape stuck to the photo. The teenagers have sought legal advice for fear of the school board's actions. The magazine's production has since been suspended. News retrieved from www.bizzarenews.com

Urine: To sell or not to sell

WASHINGTON, D.C. - "Our government does not require those who sell alcohol to ask their customers if they intend to get drunk and drive, nor do they require those who sell bullets or guns to ask their customers if they intend to kill someone," was the defense used for a young man who wished to sell his urine over the Internet. Kenneth Curtis lost a Supreme Court appeal that asked for pennission to sell bis fluids, part of a business that caters to people who are trying to beat drug tests. Curtis

News from around the world

News retrieved from www.bizzarenews.com

Criminal fools police

LONDON (Reuters) - Red-faced British police on Wednesday promised to find out why officers allowed a burglar to walk free after they accepted his made-up story over the telephone. Newspapers reported that the mix-up started when a suspicious neighbor called police in Manchester after he saw a man loitering near a friend's van. Instead of sending out a patrol car, officers asked that the suspect be put on the telephone and then accepted his story that he was not comm1tting a crime. Police later admitted the smooth-talking criminal made off witb 600 pounds ($1,000) worth of tools from the van.

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Sober i·ncourt

ARTLESVll.LE, Okla. - You would think it would be common sense to show up sober for an arraignment hearing on drunken driving charges. Charles Ronald Laws, 52, was led from the Washington County courthouse in handcuffs after failing a sobriety test. Laws was also scheduled to be arraigned on charges of possession of marijuana and transporting an open container of alcohol. News retrieved from www.bizzarenews.com

by Beth Conahan news editor

Study released on drinking in college

Drinking among college students was studied in a recently released report conducted by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, a branch of the National Institutes of Health. The study, "A Call to Action: Changing the Culture of Drinking at U.S. Colleges," unveiled alanning results. Four college students die in accidents as a result of alcohol, 1,370 students are injured and 192 are raped or sexually assaulted.

The number of binge drinkers has risen Binge drinkers make up 42 percent of the 70 percent of students who do drink. Binge drinking consists of five consecutive drinks for a male and four consecutive drinks for a female.

The number of non-drinkers has risen, too. Their numbers rose from 15 percent to 19 percent.

Queen Mother dies

The Queen Mother was laid to rest on Tuesday, April 9, 2002 in St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle: The 23 mile long passage from central London to her burial site was clogged with more than a million people bidding farewell. She passed away at the age of 101 on March 30.

London has not seen a commencement as large as that since Diana, princess of Wales 's, funeral five years ago. The numbers of on-lookers was predicted to be much lower than it was. Over 200,000 people came by her coffin in the three days it·was at Westminster Hall.

The Queen Mother was buried beside her husband, George VI, and with the ashes of their daughter, Princess Margaret, who dies eight weeks ago.

Four indicted for passing messages to terror group

Four people were indicted in New York on Tuesday for passing messages to Sheik Omar Abdel Rahman. Rahman is an imprisoned spiritual leader of the Islamic Group, an Egypt-based terrorist group.

Rahman was convicted in 1995 for plotting to bomb the World Trade Center in 1993, as well as, plotting to bomb other New York landmarks. Lynne Stewart, Mr. Rahman 's lawyer was one of the four indicted. In 1997, Rahman was restricted from "passing or receiving any written or recorded communications to or from any other inmate, visitor, attorney, or any one else." Rahman's lawyers had to sign an agreement that they would follow the restriction and only consult with Rahman about legal matters. They also said they would not pass messages between him and a third party.

A question of trust CHURCH SCANDAL trom page 1

The church at the beginning of this wave of abuse charges tried once again to squander the problem. The names were not released, and people continued to go to the parish with complaints. Priests finally told the congregations to go to the police with the complaints.

Mary Laver, coordinator of community outreach, is concerned and upset at the harm done to children who are now adults. "It is a destruction of trust between the congregation and the leaders of the church," Lacer said.

Until recently names were not given to the police by the church. Many of the names were sent to the Vatican where they were kept safe and away from the public's eyes.

Tuesday April 9, 2002, nine priests were suspended in Cleveland because of sexual abuse, 12 others were named and had been previously removed for the same charges. Monday April 8, the New York diocese named

celibacy an option among the priests. The church should make a decision on who can perform priestly functions, and women should be allowed to be a bigger part of mass."

The pope was quoted in the New York Times, calling it the worst form of evil. It is also being said by the Catholic Church that it is beginning to think about ending celibacy.

The Catholic religion is the only religion that does not allow their leaders to marry, and remain celibate. To date is also the only religion to deal with so many sexual abuse charges.

In September 2002 Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua has called a synod to discuss the state of the church. He had made plans for this synod last summer this time inviting all lay people to join in the discussion. This is a good opportunity for all Catholics who either doubt their faith or who want to ask questions to get them answered.

The structure of the church has been damaged by allegations of pedophilia among priests. Also, the cover up of the incidences has injured the chruch's reputation. / six priests and removed them from the church.

The problem with many of these cases is that they happened more then -20 years ago. In accordance of with law, after seven years it cannot be brought to court. Now

mass numbers of people are coming forward.

Laver feels there are many steps the church could take to rectify the situation. She says, "Discussions on a serious level should take place making the mandatory

Priests were not always celibate in the Catholic Church. It was not until the renaissance era that this had changed. Priests since the beginning of time had lived and raised their families on church property. As families grew and the priests died the children were to inherit the land, and many of them did not become priests. The church was losing so much land that, in order to stop this, it was decided that priests should be celibate. Those who had families were to send their wives and children to the Vatican where they became slaves.

Laver said, "We should deeply pray for the victims, but this is not the only thing we should do. It is time for the secrecy to stop. Honesty is the answer and it should be dealt in an open manner."

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photo by Bernadette Hazel

Make Wa.y for the Musical Stylings of Mcgowan on 89,l f.m~ The Burn.

by Maria Chambers staff writer

Playing live shows throughout the Philadelphia and tristate area1 Mcgowan makes his way to Cabrini. This musician will be playing a concert, Thursday, April 25th, in the Red Cloud Theatre, which is located in the Grace Hall Atrium. Mcgowan feels his music is heartfelt and honest. His soulful lyrics inake you laugh and make you cry. With several bootleg albums released, Mcgowan has been spreading his music all throughout the Philadelphia area. By word-of·mouth and with the help of the internet, Mcgowan has become more well-known and has played shows in the famous New York venue "The Living Room."

Mcgowan, originally from New Hampshire, now resides in Philadelphia and often makes appearances at local coffee houses such as The Gryphon and The Point. He's played

will be performing on

on Friday, April 19.

T~E MASTER OF HORROR: 'JASON X' RETURNS FOR 'SPACE

INVASION

by Geri Lynn Utter

A & E editor

Close your eyes. Take a deep breath. Block everyone and everything else ~mt of sight and out of mind, except for the beating of your own heart (bum bum bum bum.)

It is the year 2455. You are a student explorer, taking flight through space, awaiting your travel destination-Old Earth. You are arriving on Old Earth, the place your ancestors once dwelled, to do scientific research on why the once vibrant planet was destroyed.

You discover that Old Earth was obliterated due to violent storms, toxic land masses and poisoned seas.

However, upon your arrival on Old Earth, you along with your peers find two frozen human

photo retrieved from www.jasonx.com

"Uber Jason· has a new sci-ti look in "JasonX, " the latest installment in the ~Friday the 13th" series. «JasonX" will land in theaters on April 26.

corpses. One corpse, appeared to be a youngbe·autiful woman, while the other looked like a large man wearing an eerie mask.

Unexpectedly, the hitech jell used to maintain the frozen bodies, began to melt at an extremely fast pace causing the bodies to thaw.

The student-explorers panicked and returned back to the space ·ship, unaware that an uninvited visitor was on boardJASON.

He is back and badder than ever. Just when you thought that Jason went to hell for good, in 1993, directors Jim Issac and Sean S. Cunningham bring the "old Jason" back to life. But, "old Jason" has been transformed into "Sci-fi" Jason with a shinier mask, bulging red-eyes and bigger biceps. Directors like to

several sold out shoes at The Point, The Tin Angel, and he has even made appearances on Cabrini's own radio station, WYBF. Mcgowan will be playing on WYBF again, Friday, April 19th from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Junior Katherine Dewey said, he has a "very soothing lyrical style and lyrics that sound like poetry." Mcgowan writes his music with the influences of artists such as Chris Whitley, The Beatles and Bob Dylan. When Mcgowan plays a set, he puts his soul into the music. Whether he's by himself or with the band he's been gigging with, Mcgowan knows how to rock the house.

For more info. on Mcgowan's music or to learn more about his upcoming shows visit www.mcgowanmusic.com.

You can also contact 89.l f.m., the Bum at 610-9028453 on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday with questions or comments regarding Mcgowan or even to request a song.

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Presents the second annual

refer to him as becoming Uber-fied or they call him the 'Uber Jason' Even cast members like Melyssa Ade, who plays Janessa, claims to be creepe.d out by Kane Hodder(Jason.)

Eventhough, Jason has a new, sci-fi look to him, do not undermine his killer tendencies.

According to directors, Jason is meaner than ever and shows no mercy. But, unlike previous "Friday the 13th" movies Jason gets his butt kicked by a femalerobot called KAY-EM 14.

Wjthout giving the ending away, "JASON X" will be released in theaters on Friday, April 26. For all you hardcore Jason fans_,do not worry. He is back and badder than ever.

* Information Source: wwwjasonx.com*

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Ozzfeit on the wav with new act

by Ken Baumbach staff writer

The heavy metal concert festival Ozzfest is returning once again this SUJDJDer to rock: cities North America. For the past seven years. Ozzfest has brought some of the best bani rock and heavy metal acts of the past decade to arenas and amphitheaters across the United Stales. Ozzfest was one of the biggest toms of last summer, bringing in more than$26 million in ticket sales.

The self-proclaimed "bastard" of festivals will make it's way~ the U.S., playing 32 shows total and will eventually bring all of its raw energy and crunching guitar riffs overseas for a short tour in the U .K

This year's lineup includes three stages wonh of music for fans to choose from. The prince of darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne, hot off the success of his new show, "The Osbournes," and continuing his Down to Earth World Tour, will headline the show. He returns in a solo act this year, after reuniting with Black Sabbath for last summer's Ozzfest, with his band comprising of Zakk Wylde, Robert Trujillo and Mike Bordin. Other bands included in this year's festival are System of a Down, P.O.D., Adema, Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society. Down, Hatebreed and Meshuggab, among many others.

One of the most anticipated bands rumored to perform in this year's Ozzfest. Civilian, has recently dropped out of the tour. Civilian. the Chris Cornell/Rage Against the Machine 1D1it,recently announced that they were not going to be a part of this year's festivities. Tuking their place on the main stage will be Rob 2.ombie, who says he still wants to keep his show "stripped down" even though

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Rob Zombie has stepped up to take the place of Civilian, the coJJaboraliveeffort of Chris Come/Iand the band formerfy knoWnas RageAgainst the Machine. This has stirred a few opilrlons among concert-goersoncampus. Ozzfest kicks o" onJuly 6 and will arrive on the homefront, in Camden, NJ on~ 12. The~•• dee P.O a. 1f .$Jilt ilfY 'ffJtjij//n,Hsttilriedand more.

he is now on the larger main arena stage.

"As much as I love the big show and all the production, it becomes this huge thing of its own. Sometimes the show is so huge everything else gets lost. .I haven't done anything like {this) in 12 years or something," Zombie said inan interview about the festival. Many fans are disappointed about not being able to see the new Chris Comell/RATM outfit.

"Rob Zombie replacing Civilian is ridiculous. It sucks that Civilian isn't putting out their CD, but Rob Zombie shou1dn't be put on the main stage. Let's put Sevendust or Mindless Self Indulgence on there," sophomore, Julian Smoger said.

First-year student Will Shepard is also disappointed in the drop out of Civilian. ''Last year's lineup was better than this year's. I felt that Civilian would have made this year's Ozzfest memorable. Now I'm not so sure," Shepard said.

Even with the dropout of the highly anticipated Chris Comell/RATM team. there are still plenty of things to experience at this years Ozzfest. Along with the three stages of bands to see, there are many different activities that fans may participate in as well. In addition to the music, The Village of the Damned. a circus-like gathering of attractions and exhibitors featuring, as always, piercing booths. and tattoo parlors will remain popular among the fans. Exhibitionists ·(breast painting anyone?) will also return with its diversions for the restless. With it's dedication to continuously rock every summer, the Ozzfest continues to remain popular despite any kind of critical acclaim or widespread cqverage by the media. :....l'biayear'J~ls sfiapmgup to deliverthe same type of positive reactions. ROCKON.

Two Day Festival Educates Punk/Hardcore Rocks and Fans

by Amy Gassen and Renee Tomcanin news editor and managing editor

"I thought it was great, except for the fact that it was in the south." Junior Seth Kline is not talking about Disney World. He is talking about MACRoCk, the midAtlantic College Radio music festival, held April 5 and 6 at James Madison University. Kline and a few other students from Cabrini and the surrounding colleges joined 3,500 other "scenesters" in Harrisonberg, Va. for two days of music and panels focusing on independent thought.

Tbe music festival showcased a variety of music styles, everything from Fm Fang Foom to An Albatross. Music was everywhere. MACroCk cumulated with the performance of Fugazi. Fugazi is one of the biggest and most influential bands in inde-

pendent music. 'This was evident by the thousands of people who crammed into a gym just to hear the legendary gods of punk rock," Kline said. "It is amazing how a band can receive so much attention when they never do any kind of advertising. During their set they talked a lot about the corporation of the music scene." According to Kline, Fugazi finds it appalling how a few corporations control the airwaves.

Corporations were absent from the scene. Additionally, MACRoCk did not support the consumption of alcohol on the premises of any of the shows and panels. However, Kline said, "you could tell it was everywhere." Tickets were $20 for the whole weekend, ·but tickets for individual events were sold. Over fifty bands performed throughout the two days. They were located on four different venues in and

around· James Madison's campus. Eastern University junior Tim Bush attended the event with Kline. Bush said that it was a 20

12 p.m. to 4 p.m. educating on topics from "Women and Girls in Punk" to "School of the Americans Movement."

"They educate you on different social issues or teach you how to make your own tee-shirts or record your own demo-tape," Kline said.

Most area hotels in the area gave discounts and area businesses gave out free merchandise to people who attended MACRoCk.

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to 30 minute drive or walk to the venues. "It was good exercise," he said.

This was Bush's first time at MACRoCk. "I saw some good bands, but I got tired of standing all day," he said.

On April 6, seven panels were held from

"I had a lot of fun," Bush, said.

LoqulturWalls:

Look out for more information on Cabrini's own music festival in future issues.

"It is amazing how a band can receive so much attention when they never do any kind of advertising."

Jelly Bel yJelly Beans

What's your Fave Flave?

by Vince Defruscio assistant news editor

Spring is such a wonderful season! Just think of all the things that happen in spring. Flowers are blooming, snow is thawing and school is ending (meaning graduation for many). Perhaps the greatest thing about this season is the mix of Jelly Belly jelly beans that come out.

That's right.. .I look forward to spring for jellybeans. Be sure to visit JellyBelly.com to get free samples of all their newest flavors. Of course, you will want to send them to several different addresses, the more the 'merrier. The Jelly Belly website also gives visitors the history of their company, as well as many facts about the jelly bean.

The company was started in 1869 by two brothers from Germany, the Goelitz's. They were candy makers who initially made hard candy, then evolved.o butter cream candies ancl candy corn.

The actual jelly bean was developed in Los Angeles, in 1976. The first original eight flavors were Very Cherry, Lemon, Cream Soda, Tangerine, Green Apple, Root Beer, Grape and Licorice.

Jelly beans became a pop-culture phenomenon in the • early 1980s, when President Ronald Reagan had them in the Oval Office and on Air Force One. Jelly Belly had to create a new flavor, Blueberry, so that Reagan could have the colors of the flag, red, white and blue. Jelly Belly, the original maker of jelly beans, is now the number one "gourmet" jelly bean in the world.

Jelly beans also made history along with Sally Ride, the first woman in space, when, in 1983 they were sent to space. Mmmm, weightless jelly beans argggghhhh. One jelly bean contains about four calories, but who is counting?

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The Jelly Belly website also gives out recipes for their jelly beans, ways that you can combine the flavors to make another flavor. For instance, two Lemon plus two Coconut equal Lemon Meringue Pie.

There are so many different varieties that are available, like the "Spring Mix," "Fruit Bowl" and "Sour" flavors. Beware, however, some of these "gourmet" jelly beans are downright nasty. Some to avoid: Buttered Popcorn, Toasted Marshmallow, Pink Grapefruit and Cotton Candy.

Now, if you excuse me, I have to go get my fillings replaced. It seems as if all this "research" might turn out to be costly.

by Amy Gassen news editor

I, along with 11 other students and Campus Minister Mary Laver, traveled to El Paso, Texas, and Juarez and Anapra, Mexico to live for a week last May, walking the path of the Mexican people. Sponsored by Campus Ministry, this was the sixth year that students have embarked on this trip.

The thin trickle of the Rio Grande River serves as a natural boarder for the two countries that we visited. Huge wire fences rest on the side of the river to discourage Mexican immigration into the United States.

During the trip, we observed Immigration Court presided by the Honorable Judge Penny M. Smith. This court tries illegal aliens requesting citizenship. Nine men were sent back over the boarder due to the fact that they crossed onto American soil without papers. We heard stories of countless families that were separated due to the Immigration Courts. There are three Justices that hear cases of illegal aliens.

Our first three days of the voyage were spent in Anapra, Mexico. Anapra is a colonious off of Juarez. Colonious are communities in Mexico that are severely poverty-stricken. There are approximately two million colonious in Mexico. Anapra consisted of a series of dirt roads, makeshift homes with sparse modern appliances. Outhouses replaced in-

door plumbing and elec monly used.

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Tune up your auto IQ

by Catherine Dilworth assistant news editor

Today's vehicles with all their electronic parts and gadgets can be far more complex and demanding in terms of regular maintenance than your grandfather's Model T, Keeping your car running and road-worthy used to be pretty easy: Change the oil every 3,000 miJes or so, and pop on some new tires when the tread started looking like Dr. Evil's head. But times have changed.

You need to keep a close eye on your car's overall health, especially when the weather changes. "For example, all fluids should be checked seasonally," advises Herb Hoeflinger, service manager at Porter Chevrolet on Kirkwood Highway and Cleveland Avenue in Newark, DE, "and you should change the anti-freeze once a year."

"Most maintenance," he continues, "depends on the make, model and year of your car. At least twice a year your vehicle should be looked over by a competent mechanic."

Even if you can't tell a catalytic converter from a carburetor, you can still extend your vehicle's usable life. Here's a checklist of common maintenance duties: Depending on your car's make, model and year, your oil should be changed every 3,000 to 4,000 miles.

solutely no idea what's wrong or how to go about getting it fixed. VVhereshould you go? Do you choose one of those ten-minute lube'n'tune places? The mechanic down the street? The dealership repair shop?

Japanese auto dealers along with Ford dealerships own Maquiladoras in Mexico to make parts cheaply.

While in Mexico, we also stayed in a women and children's shelter. Located in Juarez, the shelter provided clothing, food, a bed and a person to talk to. American volunteers live in the shelter to aid the women and children. We walked across the boarder from Texas to enter Juarez. When we were there, an arts and crafts event of painting tiles added variety to their monotonous days.

During our free day, we ventured to the Mexican market. Beautiful handmade items were sold. The market is very different from an American store. There are no price tags on any thing. Prices are all negotiable.

During the trip, we freely crossed back and forth across the boarder for the price of pocket change. Car rides took about 30 minutes while we walked across the boarder in about 10 minutes. Immigration asked us to state our citizenship and we breezed by with our American accents. Since Sept. 11, searches have made the crossing process up to three hours either way.

The trip was insightful also from things that were not said. On a trip to the mountains to see the sunset, we went to the boarder of Mexico and New Mexico. Our group jumped freely from side to side. A Mexican family of eight, who lived twenty feet from New Mexico, remained firmly on their soil.

"You talk to most mechanics," says Hoeflinger, "and they've taken apart very few engines that were clean inside. When you have internal engine problems, mechanics often find the oil hasn't been changed."

Wilmer Stradley, owner of Land Rover Wilmington, notes that many car dealerships will do an oil and filter change often for the same price as commercial companies specializing in the service. "It's wise to have the dealer do it for you," he says. "A factory-trained technician will be looking at your car, and he or she may see other things that could be a problem, before that problem would be detected by someone untrained to look at anything else besides an oil change."

Your tires should be rotated twice a year, and your brakes checked at least twice a year, say most mechanics. Why rotate your tires? By shifting the tread wear, you'll extend their life. And you'll need to make sure radiat tire rotations (and new purchases) match up in terms of tread patterns and construction.

If your lights are shining yellow and your car groans when it starts, you may need a new battery. Look at your battery and see how long it's supposed to last (most are marked "36-month" or "48-month," and stamped with the date of origin).

If a headlight bums out, buy a new one, or pay someone to replace it for you. Tip: If you 're buying one headlight, you might as well get two. More often than not, the other will bum out soon as well.

If your engine's belts start to weaken, your car may make a whining or shrieking noise when you start it. If you look closely at the belts, you may see signs of wear or even small cracks. Get to a mechanic before the belt breaks while you're on I-95 in rush-hour traffic on a Wednesday morning in the rain. All belts and hoses should be checked twice a year.

Your car is making a "funny noise". Since this is 'probably the first major purchase of your life, you have ab-

No mistaking it, car repair is expensive. So, we all try to save a few bucks by going to the local mechanic rather than a dealership or a specialist. In some cases, this will turn out just fine, but always keep your guard up for ripoffs. Keep your eyes peeled for the following common scams pulled by car repair establishments:

Billing you for time that wasn't spent working on your car. It might be worth your time to investigate just how long it takes to fix the problem, and compare it to the billing time. •

Billing you for repairs that were never actually made. Pay attention to your car after the repairs have been made. Did they really fix the problem?

Billing you for unnecessary repairs. Did you really need a new set of spark plugs? It is relatively easy for mechanics to invent problems, or even create new problems by sabotaging your car's parts.

Once you have found a trustworthy, good mechanic, stick with him/her. It is worth paying a few extra dollars to get the job done right consistently.

Shop around. There are lots of mechanics out there and, if at all possible, don't leap into a decision before you've had time to look over your options.

Ladies, beware! Some mechanics will try and take advantage of the fact that you are female (they think you won't know as much about cars), so don't even let them try it. Look up on the Internet about the noises you hear if you don't know. If the mechanic tells you that your muffler baring are shot.. .let it be known there is no such things as muffler bearings.

Don't let any mechanic bully you into making a silly choice. Remember that the final decision is yours. 't:c

Ask to see where the problem is and the defective part. If the part has been replaced ask to see the old part taken from your car.

Car repair is a sticky situation because we all want our car fixed cheaply, correctly, and immediately. Any mechanic worth his/her spark plugs will try and throw a monkey wrench in the works, so keep your eyes open and don't get fooled.

,toscourtesy of Mary Laver ,mmer and Dr. Mary

Junior Josh Taggert redistributes dirt from the mission house in Anapra, Mexico to a neighbors house to prevent erosion.

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Junior Carissa Bassett takes a peak under the hood of her roommate Amanda's car before venturing out. '\..~

Blood may be father's bu·t heart belongs to stepfather

The·darker days of

Catholic schools

Where will you send your child to school?

Chances are that that question, at this stage in many of your lives, has never crossed your mind. The thought of having kids is probably just as far off. For many of you, however, that question will lead to one of the most significant choices you make as a parent.

Several factors come into play: Public or private

Catholic or Protestant, the navy or the anny?

M_ajorityof parents, however, must choose between public and Catholic schools. Before, the main debate came to fruition based on each parent's religious beliefs. If the father was Jewish and the mother was Catholic, a very difficult compromise had to be made.

New information about priests molesting young boys had bombarded television news programs, newspapers and magazines such as Time and Newsweek.

The case for today's parents, as well as tomorrow's, who are pushing for a public school education for their child, just got stronger.

But do these facts hinder the education that a private (religious) school has to offer? For as many cases we are hearing about priests who have been charged with molestation, there are many, many more happening outside of the church, something that the news media is shying away from. Why? Because it makes a better story.

What about the validity of some of the claims being made against priests? Some people are "stepping for-

,. ward" 30 or 40 years after the event supposedly occurred.

Are they grabbing onto the molestation bandwagon trying to catch a few dollars that are falling off the front cart?

Schools of religious origin are feeling the heat of these claims. Some of them are true, but not all of the schools and parishes are guilty of each other's crimes.

Parting shot: Not all priests are perverts and not all priests are gay.

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This editorial was chosen by a vote of 6-2

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

My parents were divorced when I was very young. I can't remember l;heday my father left. I don't remember how I felt or even if I cried. It is weird how such a significant moment in your life can just be erased from your mind Sure I can remember bits and pieces of time I had with him, but before a few months ago I could not even remember what my father looked like or how he acted. When I was nine years old my mother remarried. This man became my father. When I was sick, he is the one that helped my mom take care of me. When I had my brief stint with field hockey, he came to every game to cheer me on. When I had trouble with school, he is the one who helped me out He even taught me how to drive and helped· me get my first car.

My mother and my step father raised me to be the person I am today. They taught me that I could do anything I put my mind to. They were there for all the good and the bad times. They were

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there for the first breakup; my first speeding ticket and even through the whole college selection process. They were there through it all.

Then a few months ago my life changed All of a sudden out of no where my birth father decided to call me and confuse the bell out of my life. I can't say that I never wondered about him but it was something that I didn't think about often because I had a father figure in my life. He called to say that he wanted to come visit me. What was I supposed to do? I had to say yes, I mean I had to see my father. Didn't I? I mean most people who have an opportunity to meet their birth father would right? So I said sure and set up a week that he could come and visit me. The first time I saw him was very weird. I looked just like him. I could not even believe he was stanrung in front of me. He stayed for four days and we hung out and tried to learn about each other. We had to learn everything. He left promising he would keep in touch.

Months passed with no calls, no letters, no emails, no nothing. Sure I was upset but there weren't many expectations so I didn't expect much. Theo just two weeks ago he decided to call and

act_like he was interested in my life. I can not even explain to you how mad I was. If this man, who is supposed to be my father, was interested in my life .he would have been there for the last 20 years. Instead he wasn 'L He decides to just pop in and out whenever he felt like it I was honest with him. I told him that I rud not need a father but that we could be friends. Friends however keep in touch.

The truth is that this man knows nothing about me. He doesn't even know that I ever played field hockey or what it was like to pick a college. He doesn't know that I am awful at math. I would be surprised if he even knew what my major was. He doesn't check up on me like my stepfather does or ask how my day at school was. Instead he just picks up the phone when he feels like it. It is just not good enough for me. I hate to say it but my life was a lot less confusing before I met him ·again.

My point is that this man that married my mother when I was nine has been there for the last' I 2 years and I know he will be here whenever I need him. He is my true father no matter what my birth certificate says.

The Loquitur

Finding the leader within

Catherine Dilworth assistantnews editor

Competence is one of the attributes that transcend all cultures. For instance, being competent as an administrator means you can be counted on to do things correctly, While administrative competence may not be the stuff Hollywood uses to portray a charismatic leader, in real life competence counts.

Responsibility also counts. Regardless of cultural differences, people want leaders who are trustworthy, exhibit high levels of integrity and handle matters justly and honestly. In fact, responsibility is especially vital for the transformation and charismatic leaderhaving a leadership style that inspires followers to look beyond merely making more money and looking for the feeling of accomplishment. Roosevelt and Hitler were both transformational and charismatic leaders. They both inspired millions to follow their vision for the future and they both implemented monumental change. One did so responsibly, the other murdered millions of his own people.

Therefore, teaching students how to increase their charismatic power by helping them communicate more persuasively in writing

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and speaking does not alleviate the need to teach competence in accounting, finance, marketing, information systems, and management. Many students wonder why they must take core classes. For instance, why the heck must I take a calculus course ifl plan on being a journalist? Because people around the·world expect administrative competence from their leaders. I feel even more emphasis should be placed on the responsibility aspects of leadership in college.

Practically everyone seems to think they know what good leadership is. Unfortunately, opinions differ widely. Not all varying opinions can be correct. What I may be telling you may be a crock as well, I just know it works for me and everyone must find the leader within and lead themselve~ before they c~ lead others.

Some skilled authors and persuasive public speakers are getting rich promoting their personal opinions about leadership. Am I, as a college student going to call up the guy with question marks on his jacket to buy a book o·nleadership? Should I call upon Miss Cleo, who is actually a Floridian bum with a good accent, to see if I am a good leader? The answer is a resounding no. Leadership is something within.

I also remember Marine Corps leadership traits by this acronym; JJ DID TIE BUCKLE. Judgment, Justice, Dependability, Initiative,

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Decisiveness, Tact, Integrity, Endurance, Bearing, Unselfishness, Courage, Knowledge, Enthusiasm and Loyalty. Applying this to being a leader and taking on new responsibilities makes it less scary and gives you more confidence.

I found out a long time ago that I am a leader. Not because I always took initiative and ran with my instinct, but because I hated to be under someone else's rule and I always thought I could do it better. I view leadership in many different aspects. I follow certain traits when involved in a leadership position. However I always know that I need to know myself and seek self-improvement all the time.

I make sound and timely decisions. I try to set the example. Most importantly I take responsibility for my actions. Ever since I messed up a project real bad because I was afraid to ask for clarification, I ensure assigned tasks are understood and accomplished. You must also not get in over your head and knows your capabilities.

You must want it. It is scary to be out on the edge with people depending on you, but it is the best view.

ls there any hope for preparing competent and responsible leaders? Can colleges help students who aspire to become leaders with high authority? The answer is a resounding yes!

This is your opportunity to voice your opinion about YOUR school and contribute to 'the future planning and bettering of Cabrini. All surveys can be sent to box 235 or emailed to theloquitur@hotmail.com by the end on April.

Whatwouldyouliketo be differentat Cabrini?

Letter to the editor

Students need a change of attitude

Dear Loquitur; I felt the urge to write this letter because of the negativity I have seen and heard throughout campus during the past couple of semesters. Because of my position on campus, as the general manager of 89.1 \VYBF, I encounter and work with many students daily. I get to know them, their personalities·, their likes and dislikes, etc. This is the part of my job that I enjoy the most. I like that students feel comfortable coming to me if they have a problem, inside or outside of class. I do my best to help everyone see the various sides to every issue, so that hopefully those who come to me will walk away feeling a little bit more enlightened, or in the least, hopeful.

However, I grow increasing concerned about the generally negative attitudes that I have witnessed on and around campus regarding Cabrini College. It is a rare occasion that I walk down the hallway without hearing somebody utter the words, "Cabrini sucks." That's a real shame, especially because of the opportunities that each and every Cabrini student it provided on a daily basis.

Now, I know that the housing process has had many students riled up lately, as well as midterms, papers and course registration for next semester. Well, I just wanted to give everyone a little reminder that the stress you are feeling in college right now is nothing of what you '11 feel after graduation. I'm not saying this to strike fear into the hearts of anyone, and I'm especially not trying to

put a damper on your future graduated lives. I'm just saying, just like in middle school and high school, you tend to feel that life can't get any more difficult than it is at that very moment. However, when you graduate, you will have to make a way for yourselves in life. Some of you will get married, have kids, buy a house and/or work hard at your careers. Some of you might go off to a faraway country to provide community service and feed the hungry and help the poor. Some of you may become world leaders. Who knows?

I guess what I am really trying to say here is, life is what you make of it ... every second, every minute, every day. I admire those students who tell me about their random road trips that led to laughter and memories. I admire those who lay out on blankets in the middle of the grass on a sunny day with a ~end or two just to watch the clouds (or the squirrels!) I admire those who make the most of every day, who are enjoying college life and do their best to learn everything that they can from Cabrini and from one another. I especially admire whose whom, instead of complaining about a problem, are proactive and do something to change the situation. I know deep down that these are the people who will make. a difference in their futures and possibly the future of this world.

Sincerely,

Krista Mazzeo General manager 89.lWYBF-FM

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Bell Curve determines the grades of students

Ryan Mulloy assistant a & e editor

We are coming up on the end of the semester, kiddies. How hard have you worked? I have worked just as hard as the next person, and, quite frankly, I cannot wait for gra,des to roll around. It is a nice pat on the back and I am aJways looking to feed my ego.

Last week though, I was hit up with an interesting topic. That topic is grade inflation. Let me explain the issue, so you can all get a handle on it (and so I can figure things out for myself).

People give out their tests and assignments, students do the work and grades are given. Easy, right?

Wrong. Teachers have to give a certain amount of As and B's, aJI the way down to the amount of failures they hand out.

I do not understand this process in the least. I could do a job that earns me an A-, but since Dr. Teacher Man has to give out acertain amount of B's, then that's what I get. What if I have been working on a paper all semester and I earned my A? I have been spending more time in the library than I have with my own family, and then the grades come and I fall short of my goals.

I know we do not aJI reach our goaJs in our lives. It is a given that you cannot always get what you want, but I think you should get what you deserve.

What is the deal with a bell curve? I mean, it is a graph. I understand that much, but is it not

just theory? Theoretically, if the work is at a certain level and one student gets an A, there must be some boob in the class who gets an F, right? This insults me. It is like the old saying, "if someone jumps off of the Brooklyn Bridge, does that mean you have to?"

The bell curve is like some day some guy or girl said that there had to be some theory for grading and for some reason people thought he or she had to be right? If you know who or why this is so, drop me a line and re-explain the bell curve. I think that every theory you try to put into practice does not always work out. Sometimes, with the exception of my opinions, people are wrong.

Throughout the first two years of my high school career, I got poor grades. I was not on the honor roll.

Then I got a failure warning in English, and that was the end of that. I started working as hard as I could and I was on the honor roll for the last two years.

, I hit rock bottom but I came back and have been working hard ever since. But what if I had not been so lucky as to have people talking about how many Fs they had to give?

Had I not turned around and gotten recognition for my work, then I most certainly would not be here right now. I would be a waste at some other school, not doing my work and failing,

It's my firm belief that while standards should be high for classes, a student who works should never be discouraged that he or she is not that intelligent just because the teacher needs to balance a graph. If the case is that a

school has given out a large amount of As for years, then something is going on.

But what about when a school has been doing really crappy and , grades have never been that good. Let us look at the bell curve again. What if for years, very little As are given (as well as Fs) and the school is just average.

Eventually, people will want to pick up the slack. If you know you are not up to the standards of intelligence that you want to be, you work. End of argument.

So you work to change things, the grades on the curve are unbaJanced (As and B's perhaps) and everyone is finally doing their work as best as they can. Why yell conspiracy? What I think people should be saying about it is far more encouraging. "Congratulations."

Low ~tand~rds in the classroom cheat ·everyone

Leanne Pantone assistant a & e editor

Like my fellow point counterpointer Ryan, I do feel that students should receive the grades that they earn. However, if almost everyone one, or close to the majority, in the class is receiving an A, then there is a problem.

According to my professors, the grades of the students in a class are supposed to represent a bell curve. That is, for every x number of As, there should be a proportional number of Fs. The grades in the middle, from B to D, should denote the shape of a parabola that looks like a bell, hence the name bell curve. These grades are the majority of the

grades and accurately represent the standards of the class.

A graph like this shows that the students in the class are being challenged and must work hard for their grades. It is also a little more realistic of the way that a class is supposed to be representing the professor: I believe that if students have a proportional number of As and Fs, then the professor is doing a good job teaching the students. I know that this is not and cannot be the only evaluation measure taken, but I think it is still significant.

The GPA of the college as a whole is also supposed to be represented as a bell curve. It is unusual for a college to have an average GPA that is above average. Apparently Cabrini's average is exactly that, above a 2.0. According to this statistic, the students at Cabrini are getting excel-

lent grades.

This could mean two things. The first is that the students here are truly intelligent. I am in no way saying that this cannot be true, but it is unlikely. The second is that the classes are too easy, or the standards are too low. Since this case seems to be more probable, I feel that the professors should raise the standards of the class.

Like my fellow counterpoint might suggest, I am not saying that I want the students here to fail. I am simply saying that no one wins when standards are low and the majority of GPAs are high. A prospective employer might look at these statistics of a college and, based on that alone, think that the standards are low. That sends them the wrong idea that the students are not motivated and that they do not possess the material

that is required for the job position.

Also, an employer might not hire that student because he or she might feel that the student would not be able to handle something really challenging.

To me, college is supposed to be something that students persisted through. All nighters and an overwhelming sense of relief come to mind when I think about the amount of work that is needed to get done simply to pass. By that I mean that it should not be so easy that the majority should be attaining an above-average GPA.

It should be that students have to really work hard for lheir grades because the classes were that challenging. If that is actually the case at college, then yes the natural curve of the class and college GPA would be a representation of a bell curve.

Professors do not win with low standards. I feel that if a professor has an outstanding number of high averages in the class, then he or she is not really pushing the students. Grades should be based on the quality of work and not simply on the fact that it is finished and the students are in class.

Low standards also neglects to represent the professor in the correct way. It suggests that the professor is lazy and not motivated to teach the class. Since I cannot imagine any professor being in such a career without the love of the profession and class, I feel that higher standards would erase stigma.

So yes, give the students the grades that they· earn. However, raise the standards so in the end everyone benefits.

Ryan Mulloy wants to earn his grades and does not see the bell curve system as fair

Leanne Pantoneagrees that work shouldbe rewarded but low standardsdegradethe qualityof work

Men's lacrosse defeats Wesley

by Leanne Pantone assistant a&e editor

With a tie going into the fourth quarter, fans were on the edge of their seats to see which team would score the victory. When the game was over, the Cabrini men's lacrosse team walked off the field with the.win.

The Cavaliers defeated Wesley, one of their biggest rivals, on Saturday, April 6, by a score of 95. Wesley, however, did not just hand over the game, the Cavs had to work for the win, which they knew from prior experience. Wesley is the team that Cabrini defeated last year for the PAC championships.

The team knew going into the game that it was not going to ,be easy. "Wesley is a team that is always very tough," Steve Colfer, men's lacrosse head coach, said. "They are very well-coached."

Up until the fourth quarter the game was tied. "We started off slow," Tom Lemieux, senior cap-

tain of the team, said. "We were confused with some of the things Wesley threw at us."

The Cavs held possession of the ball for most of the game. However, it wasn't until the fourth quarter that. the team dominated the field. Four of Cabrini's nine goals were scored during the final quarter of the game.

Although the score does not represent the tough battle the Cavs fought, it does accurately signify the effort put forth by the team.

"A lot of guys stepped up that needed to. The defense has played well all year and especially during this game," Lemieux said.

The defense of the Cavaliers was an essential aspect of the game, particularly· during the fourth quarter. According to coach Colfer, the goalie, Antonio Masone, played an outstanding game. He had many "big saves," i4 for the day, which can defmitely be attributed to the win.

Just as the team scored a shared victory, Saturday was also a day of

individual achievement. Lemieux scored three goals accompanied with two assists. He raised his number of career points to 200, which is both a personal record and a record now set at Cabrini.

Lemieux stated that his triumph is "credited to the players. It is an individual award, but without the other players, it couldn't have happened."

As for the rest of the season, "the goal is to obviously win every remaining game and to do well in the playoffs," Colfer said.

The Cavaliers face Villa Julie on Thursday, which is "the most important game of the season," Colfer said. Villa Julie is the last team that the Cavs will play in their conference. "We are both 50 in the conference and it comes down to this game to see who will be the N6. 1 seed in the playoffs." If the Cavaliers do end up defeating Villa Julie they will have the advantage of home field throughout the tournament.

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Golf team has high hopes for the future

by Tanya McCausland staff writer

The Cabrini golf team has seen a few changes that should improve their score and make them into an even more competitive team than they already are.

The golf team now practices on harder courses at private country clubs. Tony Verde, the coach for the golf feels that the use of St. David's and Springford country club's will help the players improve their scores.

Verde thinks Cabrini stands a good chance at holding the number two spot in the PAC championships. Wesley is sure to hold number one since they are they rival of the PAC and are very stiff competition for

all other teams. "Golf isn't like basketball where someone else can help you out if your struggling. If you 're having a bad day there's nobody to pick up the slack for you."

In their last match the team scored a 333, which is the lowest score the team has had since Verde began coaching 3 years ago. If the score stays in that area than the team will liave a very successful season.

Next year will be a big year for the golf team. Springford is allowing the team to host matches on their course next year but there has been no word from St. David's on whether or not they will allow Cabrini to host games there also. Verde "feels fortunate" to at least have a course to host matches at.

For the future Verde wants more people to come out for the team. He hopes for students who at least know the rules of the game and enjoy playing to give the team a try. He hopes to be able to bring students who are interested to the course next year so they can play and without the burden of keeping a low score.

He is also planning on bringing in a golf professional to help players with their posture and swing. This would happen in the fall before the season begins in the spring so that students don't lose their eye for the game over first semester. Verde believes that the season should be changed to the fall so that students who play over the summer don't lose their touch.

photo by Catharine Hemson

The men's lacrosse team practices for the next game in not so great weather.

Health service off ice keeps costs dow~

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-:- by Tracy Timson sports editor

While at college, students rely on the health service office to be there in case of an illness. Often students do not know how much they are going to have to pay when they walk into this office. After a visit to this office a student may see a charge on their bill from Cabrini under the category of " health service fee.

Every year all full time students have to show proof of insurance to the health service department. A full time student must be insured while attending Cabrini. One who does not already have an insurance policy can purchase the student health insurance plan which currently costs $856 a year. This plan acts as an accident and sickness plan for students with an out

of state HMO. It allows these students to see doctors outside of the health service office within a network of physicians. In this case the health service office would act as a primary physician to these students.

Whether one has an outside insurance company or the student health plan available through the school it is "much more cost effective to use health service first." Susan Fitzgerald, the school nurse, said. An office visit costs the students nothing. If the nurses and doctors in this office can help you first it saves you money. The only thing a student will have to pay for is medication or p{escriptions. A student would also have to pay out of pocket for immunizations. "We encourage students who have an H:\1O to get their immunizations at their family doctor to save money," Fitzgerald said. Right now immu-

nizations would cost a student anywhere from $25 to $50 per dose.

The office also tries to keep prices down for students by keeping the medication prices close to cost or what the school paid for the medication. "The most expensive medication I have right now is an inhaler at $15," Fitzgerald said. A student should also know that there is no charge for things like Advil or aspirin to help in case of minor pain. A student that has a headache should not feel that they will have to pay to see the nurse, there are sample packs available for students in cases like this.

The health service office tries to keep doctors visits as cheap as possible for students. If a student is sick, that is what the office is there for, so don't be afraid of the charges. At the ~ooyman 's center it will not cost a lot to make yourself feel better.

Softball team finally has homefield advantage

by Catharine Hernson assistant perspectives editor

After years of traveling around the area to play home games and hold practices, the Cabrini women's softball team can now call a field on Valley Forge Military Academy and College's campus home.

The field was dedicated in a ceremony Thursday afternoon. The ceremony not only celebrated the team's first home game on the new field, but also the partnership between Cabrini and Valley Forge. Charlie Spencer mastered the cer.,_ emony as he graduated from and worked for both schools.

Also speaking were the president of VFMA&C, Rear Admiral A.C. Long, and Dr. Jonnie Guerra was on hand to speak for President Iadorola who was unable to attend the event. The team's coach, Karen Pelkey, also had a few thank-yous to give out to the crowd, she thanked the two col-

leges for their cooperation and she also let the team know how much their patience and persistence meant to her.

The ceremony ended with a ribbon cutting between the administrators of both schools. Dzik threw out the first pitch following the event to start off the softball team's first official home game.

"It's satisfying to have a very good softball team and to have a nice field for them to play on. It's an improvement for Cabrini Athletics," Dzik said.

"It's about time. We worked so hard for how many years and it's just now done," Megan Johnston, senior, said. Even the freshmen on the team realized the need for the field, though they had not been with out it for very long. "It's nice that we finally have a place to play, but that's more for the juniors and seniors. We dido 't have to go through what they did, going an over the place to practice. Having the field promised

and it not coming through," Lindsay Ferocco said.

The team went on to win '60th games in the doubleheader following the festivities. The women were able to break Eastern 's pitching with scores of 8-0 and 11-0, respectively. The team has been getting better with every game, and though they are not nationally ranked right now the team is looking good for the rest of the season.

"It looks like we can go father then last year right now, hopefu11ywin the PAC and we'll see what happens in the regionals," Brooke Peterdozzi, sophomore, said.

The team has been hitting and scoring runs, as a team. "It's not an individual effort, we are really playing well as a team," Jackson said. The remainder of the season will be played out with the hope of winning their third straight PAC championship, and with a new home field advantage.

photo by Katie Reing

The health service office is located in the Rooymans center.

Week In Review

b Richard Ma da assistant news editor

Men's Lacrosse

The men •s lacrosse team battled Wesley on April 6 lo win 9-5. The next game for the team is set for 3:30 p.tn. on April 11 al Villa Julie. After losing its first two ames of the season, the team bas now won eight consecutive contests.

23-5. The Lady Cavaliers will take their game to GwyneddMercy today at 4 p.m.

Men '.sTennis

The men's team lost on April 7 to Kings College by a 6-1 deficiL

The men bounced back on April 9 to defeat Neumann in a clutch PAC contest.

Softball

The softball team is on track for Women'sLacrosse an undefeated week. In a twinbill

The women beat Neumann13- against Eastern on April.4, the 10 at homeon April 4. OnApril6, women sealed the first game 8-6 the women's team continuedthe and carried the momentum streakwidt its fourthCClllSCCUlivelhrougb.the secondgame winning win againstAlvemiaby a scoreof 6-0. In a doubleheaderagainst

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Marywood on April 6, the women tallied two more wins victorious by the scores of 14-0 and 9-0. Winning two mo~ games by the scores of 8-0 and 11-0 against Castleton State on April 7, the team carries hot bats and seemingly un-hittable pitching into today's double contest against Alvemia which is set for a 3 p.m. start on the Lady Cavaliers' home field. Golf

On April 4, the golf team came out of its contest with Centenary victorious. The team will tee off a a time still to be -announced on April U al Holy Family.

Q: What is your

A: Internet Computing.

Q: What is your hometown?

A: Sofia, Bulgaria

Q: What are you plans after college?

A: I have no idea yet.

Q: What is your favorite food?

A: Any kind of Chinese food

Q: H you were trapped on an island, what CD would you bring?

A: Anything but country.

Q: How tall are you?

A: 6'9"

Q: Have you ever wished you were not that tall?

A: Never.

Q: Are you single?

A:No.

Q: What is your favorite thing about basketball?

A: Just playing. It's fun. I like winning too.

Q: Do you have high hopes for the basketball team?

A: Yeah. I hope we go to the NCAA finals.

Zdravko Markov. by Ryan Mulloy

photo by Ryan Mulloy

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