Oct. 17, 2002 Issue 07 Loquitur

THURSDAY

October 17, 2002

Vol.XLIX

Number Seven

I:~SIDE:

• Secrets of Search Retreat, page 4

• Broadway actor visits Cabrini, page 7

• Real world co-op experiences, page 8

Dirty ,school concerns· faculty

Faculty members are upset about how cftrty the college is, especially Founder's Hall.

The faculty is bothered by the dirtiness of the bathrooms, the blackboards, the trashcans and the desks.

According to John Heiberger, professor of business administration, "Many times the toilets are broken in Founder's Hall, and the housekeepers cover them with plastic bags and they are then inoperable for several days.,, Often toilets are dirty, as_arefloors and mirrors. Dr. Marty WaringChaffee, associate professor of education, said, "Last week there wasn't any toilet paper in a bathroom for two days.,,

The classrooms are a major concern among the faculty. Instructors say the chalk build-up .on the ledge is ridiculous. Many times they end up with chalk all over their hands and clothes.

Dr. Margaret McGuinness, professor of religious studies, attended a faculty senate session that involved i'ssues about the cleanli-

ness of the school. McGuinness said, "It is difficult when a board hasn't been washed. Worse, when a classroom has an odor in it. We're not being nit-picky, but someone really has to look at this. Dr. Guerra understands and she's not letting this rest.,, Frequently, trashcans are overflowing and desks are completely disorganized.

Dr. Adeline Bethany, professor of fine arts, said, "On Sunday, Oct. -6 the Fine Arts Department hosted an exhibit in the exhibit area of the library. The next evening at 7 p.m., I brought two guests over to view the exhibit. All the trash fro~ the previous day (the opening reception ended at 5:00 p.m.) was still in the room. The trashcan was overfl·owingwith used plastic cups and paper plates. It was embarrassing.,, Waring-Chaffee said, "These matters of cleanliness are important because faculty and students need to feel comfortable in the environment.,, McGuinness said, "[Students] can't learn if it's not neat and tidy. You need to establish a sense that you're ready to learn.,, "There is a lot of trash just lying around campus like litter and such in the grass and the woods,,, junior Ethan Peiffer said.

"The non-residential halls aren't that bad. The Dixon Center, Grace Hall, the Mansion and Founder's Hall are always kept very nice. But the residential halls, especially the houses, are not cleaned as well as they could be. My high school was cleaner, but it was also a very small school and, therefore, easier to keep spotless. Founder's may be dirty in spots, but that is just daily wear and it isn't left to pile up.,, Teachers agree that the

Widener Center is clean, for the most part. There is a lot of traffic going through Founder's Hall, especially in the main entrance because the cafeteria is just downstairs. There is also the cut from Widener therefore the carpets are dirtier.

Waring-Chaffee said, "For us

as faculty and for you as students the environment has to be comfortable to enable us to teach and learn without the distractions of trash.,, Something else the faculty has noticed are the ramps leading from the Widener Center to Founder's Hall. Cigarette butts, napkins and

trash are piled up in comers. McGuinness said, "This should be a non-issue. We need to take care of this. But on the up side, they've enlarged trashcans, which was good and the grounds are pretty clean, even the parking lot.,,

MELISSA DIPJETRANTONIO STAFF WRITER

KATIER£1NG/PHOTOEDITOR

This pile of trash was collected throughout the New Residence Hall area and is about to be swept up.

A toilet seat in the second-floor woman's bathroom in Founder's Hall is covered to users.

KATIEREING/PHOTOEDITOR

news Cabrini science unaffected b}'. . anthrax

scares

KELLYFINLA.N STAFFWRJTF.R

The Cabrini College science department was not affected by 'the anthrax scares of a year ago. Despite the tightened security and FBI monitoring, science departments of the university level have had to make little adjustptent.

There are "no pathogenic organisms used in the labs,,, Dr. Sheryl Fuller-Espie, the departmental chair of sciences at Cabrini College, said. Pathogenic organisms are generally not found in the university setting, and, therefore, did not pose a threat to American campuses after Sept. 11.

Cabrini, in fact, uses nonpathogenic organisms, which means they will not cause disease unless one is susceptible to illness due to decreased immune system _orprior illness. They are opportunists, attacking vulnerable bodies but not healthy ones. Students are made aware of this before handling them.

• There are precautions being taken to secure the safety of Americans. The FBI has ordered suppliers to carefully screen buyers and keep extraordinarily det}liled records. Such records must include the time, place and; frequency of orders and any pertinent information acquired after screening. The FBI is also investigating the chemical suppliers responsible for the distribution of pathogenic organisms.

Annual AIDS/HIVwalk to be held Oct. 20

ANDY FINDLAY STAFF WRITER

Organizers of the upcoming AIDS/HIV walk are asking for support on Sunday, Oct. 20, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. ·and 2:30 p.m. For the past eight years, groups of students fonned together to make a difference.

Everyone involved will be focused on their goal: to make a difference by raising money.

AIDS is a serious disease that requires major funding to help make a difference. To help reach the goal of raising as much money as possible, there will also be a bake sale on Oct. l 7.

involved, and they did. These two students are running the team that Cabrini sends to the walk.

In recent years there has been a turnout of between l 5 and 70 students. As of Oct. 10, there are about 40 people signed up to walk.

This is affecting research lab~ratoc:ies. Vital pathogens are increasingly difficult to attain. They are also under intense scrutiny from the U.S. government, making everyday functions complicated.

Reuters reports that the U.S. government has begun to select manufacturers to develop a new anthrax vaccine. The current one requires recipients receive six doses over the course of 18 months. They hope to secure 25,000 doses of a single-dose vaccine in the near future to keep as an emergency stockpile.

Medical schools nationwide are training doctors differently.

The diagnosis and treatment of bioterrorism is being incorporated into classrooms. The quick. accurate identification of infec~ tious disease is being taught.

Prior to the attacks, doctors in the United States were not kept infonned of the latest bioterroristic threats and treatments.

The infectious disease courses offered at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health has greatly increased since last year.

Reuters reported that they have expanded to cover such topics as smallpox, encephalitis and anthrax. Many American medical schools are also offering classes covering the moral and ethical implications of biot~rrorism. These classes will explore the social and psychological side effects of acquiring these diseases and hypothetical scenarios involving a vaccine shortage.

The group of students will venture an eight-mile walk in Philadelphia. Everyone involved with the walk will gather in front of the art museum.

Participants will walk, rollerblade, ride a bike or just about anything else they want to do.

Students who decide to help can register in the Wolfington -Center.

Danelle Kressirer, sophomore, said "I was interested in getting involved with activities.,, Kressirer and Elizabeth Ritter, sophomore, are forming the walking team. They wanted to get

"Cabrini has an inspiration from the heart to make a difference. Being a part of Cabrini means taking action in helping others. The AIDS walk was a first in ways of bringing public awareness and support for a good cause,,, Mary Laver, coordinator of community outreach, said.

Search: 'First step Cabrini soldiers split time in long journey' between service and school

JA:'IIAFAGOTII STAFF WRITER

The Search Retreat is only the ·'first step to a whole journey,,, senior Search leader for the upcoming retreat. "It's not a secret.· As.ls!and we'll tell you what we do,,, Laura Cover, junior Search leader, said. This three-day retreat serves as a chance to get to know yourself and others.

Search is a peer-run retreat program where students who have previously experienced the search retreat guide newcomers on their journey for self-understanding and renewal of sorts. "The ultimate goal of the retreat is to get to know yourself, get to know others and ultimately, God,,, Jess Morgan, director of Campus Ministry and Service, said.

"There is an· opening prayer and activities in large and small groups are held.,,

The Search Retreat is based on the experiences of Cabrini college students. "What makes it different from a high school retreat is that it's optional. lt's about finding friendships and making fellowships with other students,,, Morgan said.

Despite popular opm10n Search is not a silent reflective retreat, but there are times of silence. Search is· not a time of devotional prayer, but there is time for prayer. It is a combination of Iistening, dis~ussion, activities and action.

"It's fun,,, Cover said. Cover went on Search as a sophomore with a few of her friends. Not only did she enjoy herself, but also made a best friend who just asked Cover to be in her bridal party. "You realize that you are not alone, and there are others who are feeling the same things,,, Cover said.

Pirrone, who also attended Search with Cover, said "I w_ent three years without going and I had not intended to go at all, but I ·gave in.,,

As a senior, Pirrone will attend this year's only Search Retreat as a leader. "It helped me realize that

you can't run away from anything. By going this time, I am not only helping others but reminding myself that I cannot run from reality,,, Pirone said.

Morgan said, "What do you ,want to search for? Whatever you put forth, you get out.,, Cover and Pirrone agree that Search "changes your perspective through constant growth, everyday.,,

Susan Landolf, junior and psychology/sociology major, attended Search as a freshman. "It totally opened everything up for me.,, As a commuter, Landolf found the need to make new friends that would not make her feel like an outsider as a commuter. "It gave me a different perspective and helped me to be a different person by developing goals for myself.,, The college Search retreat will take place Nov. 8-10, 2002 at Appel Farms in Elmer, NJ. The bus leaves the campus at 4:30 p.m. Friday and returns Sunday at 6 p.m. "Applications are due in the Campus Ministry office by Friday, Oct. 18.,,, Cover said.

"Don't wait to hand in the application if you want to go. There are only a limited number of spots.,,

For more informaiton on the retreat ·call:

Jess Morgan x8225 or Fr. Michael x8438

MARY ADAM STAFF WRITER

Devon Spratling has been serving in the Army, National Guard, arid ROTC program since March 22, 2002. Spratling received his basic training at Fort Benning, Ga. Spratling said, of his basic training, "You're kind of separated from the entire world. You can't read anything but the Bible, they tell you what to eat, when to eat, · and where to eat it. It's very isolated.,,

He was .asked about how he would feel if he was sent off to war. "I'd be scared out ofmy wits, but excited.,, Later he added,. "Yes, it happened and T may end up in Iraq, but I don't think my chances of dying over there are any worse than dying here. Anyone can die at any moment, it's just a matter of accepting your mortality.,, Sprat!ing plans on putting in 20 years and going into combat arms. He would like to fly helicopters, and end up going into politics or the FBI.

lmran Malik attends Valley Forge Military Academy and takes classes at Cabrini. Malik serves in

the Army and has been for a year.

"I have a deep underlying belief that service is the duty of every young American,,, Malik said. Malik had already been in the

military when the 9/11 attacks occurred. "It justified everything I had been doing and training to do until that point, and it made me push harder and believe in what really mattered, not just a way to pay for college.,, He added, "[While training] more attention was paid to security and defense, and there was a lot more seriousness in the training element •because we finally had a defined purpose.,,

While the thoughts of being sent off to war circulated in his head, Malik said, "I will do anything I have to; it's my duty and job. I'm not begging to go because l know how horrible it is, but I signed up for it. But ifl were sent, I would try as hard as I could to make sure no other is sent in my place. It's what we have to do; it's not about me. It's about what and who we defend.,, Malik plans to be in reserves for a while and stay on active duty for about two to four years. He wants a degree in biology and will try for medical school.

MARYADN-1/STAfFPHOTOGRAPHER lmran Malik, a Valley Forge Military Academy student, attends classes at

Cabrini. Malik is in the Army.

MARYADN-1/STAfFPHOTOGRAPHER

Devon Sprading,a Cabrini student, has served in the Army since March22, 2002.

Visiti~g group on cainpus advocates peaceful Iraqi resolution; stresses a non-violent U.S. interaction

PAUL WILLIAMS WEBiCOPY EDITOR

The message was clear: the United States should not go to war against Iraq. On Friday, Oct. 11, people who had different views on Iraq and how to deal with the situation came to the same conclusion.

Campus Ministry welcomed the "Mirror of Truth,, bus tour, which is associated with the Voices in the Wilderness project, a Catholic peace organization. Their presence on the campus was evident as a vibrant old school bus, painted colorfully with messages of peace were scattered on the outside of the bus, parked in the

placed an embargo on food and medical supplies entering Iraq. He emphasized his point by saying, "Five hundred thousand is only the number of children under five, not the 7-year-olds, or the 9-year~lds, not the people with diabetes or heart disease.,, The group presented a video with their views and the views of the opposition. Scott Ritter, former marine and former United Nations chief weapons inspector, supports the position ofnot attacking Iraq. "I was in war. I would be in war again because I love my country and I would die for it,,, Ritter said. "However, war with Iraq is not right. The Bush administration would have you believe

left Iraq, which would control the sales and distribution of Iraqi oil. Harak said, "Ninety-five percent of Iraq's economy is based solely on oil. The sale of oil there has made a better life for the people there, including a free education from elementary school to college.,, Ceylon Mooney, of Voices in the Wilderness, said, "You can look around everywhere and see oil-made products. From the oil that made the ink on this shirt, to the cars and the bus in the parking lot, everything was somehow made from oil. If the 1:J.S.can regulate the Iraqi oil like it wants to, the inspectors will not return because then the sanctions will be

and his people will have to do the time. When a leader of a country does something wrong, the people of that country are affected.,, Harak reiterated a lot of what he said du(ing the presentation, but he elaborated and added more to an audience that had more questions. Dr. Anthony Tomasco, chairperson of psychology, asked, "Of the 500,000 deaths, were any attributed to Sadam?,, Harak said, "My friend, Daniel Holiday, who worked in lraq, said about 30 percent of the 500,000 deaths were due to Hussein.,, However, Harak passed around a newspaper with an Iraqi mother holding her dead child in her arms.

"According to U.N. statistics this happens 160 times a day, everyday for the past 12 years. Right now there is a siege against Iraq. A siege is the oldest from of total war, where a government is supposed to surrender or give in because of human suffering. The suffering never stopped after the Gulf War. Twenty-three million in Iraq have died, and Sadam is still there.,, Dr. Mary Laver, the coordinator of community outreach and partnerships, asked, "What are the conclusions about Iraq?,, Harak handed the question to Hedtke, wanting to know what his conc_lusionswere on the Iraq crisis. Hedtke accepted and -answered the question. " I devised my David Letterman-like list last night for this,,, Hedtke jokingly ·said. First, the inspectors have to have a chance to get back into Iraq and work for a peaceful resolu-

tion. Second, there is no nuclear threat from Iraq and also there is no way that Iraq could use chemical or biological weapons against the U.S. Third, there is no link between al-Qaeda and lraq, the Bush terrorist links are old and in the past. Fourth, a preemptive attack is very dangerous; it puts our relationship with allies in jeopardy and opens ourselves to a preemptive attack. Fifth, we would be adding more fuel to the Israeli-Palestinian fire. Six, a war should not be George W. Bush's personal revenge. Finally, l think the economy will suffer in the long run.,,

The group on the bus tour was stunned with astonishment. Harak said, "I don't think I have ever heard it put more clearly than that.,,

Founder's Hall parking lot.

G. Simon Harak, a Jesuit and an advocate for peace in the ,Middle East, began by telling the audience in Founder's Hall room 202 that the members of the tour believed in nonviolence as a 1 means of dealing with the lraqi crisis. Harak said, "I have been to Iraq three times. [none year there, 500,000 children who are under· the age of five, die. Most of it is due to an offensive action.,, The United States and· its allies have

that the weapons inspectors were kicked out of Iraq, so [raq could make new weapons of mass destruction. This is not the case.

Weapons inspectors left Iraq because they broke an agreement that only four weapons inspectors would inspect one place, not 16, which was the amount of inspectors that showed up to a political site, not a place for making weapons.,, Sanctions were then placed on Iraq after the weapons inspectors

lifted.,,

After the presentation, the group moved to the Grace Hall boardroom to have a round-table discussion. Dr. James Hedtke, chairperson of history and political science, would be the group's opposition. Hedtke had two main differences in terms of ideology.

"I look at the situation from the perspective of self interest; I don't look through the same moral Jense as they do. I also believe that since Sadam Hussein did the crimes, he

PAUL WILLIAMS/wEB EDITOR

G. Simon Harak. a Jesuit priest presents his unique perspective of life in Iraq. Harak has visited Iraq three times since the Gulf War ended in 1991. Harak was part of the "Mirror of Truth BusTour," a group of pacifists who object to a war with Iraq.

PAULW1LUAMs/WE8 EDITOR

Celyon Mooney of the "Voice of the Wilderness Group" speaks to a room full of people in. Founder's Hall.

Beautiful weather provides backdrop for famil}' fun

A"IDY FINDLAY STAFF WRITl'R

Family Weekend was a success as it provided a weekend of enjoyment for all who attended. Many helped plan and run the event, including: Student and Campus Activities, Residence Life Staff, Campus Activities and Programming Board, Student Government Association and Alumni Affairs. The theme of the weekend was "A League Of Our Own.,. Everyone who was there agreed with the slogan.

All events went well and had a big turnout, aside from Friday night. The drive-in-movie, "The Rookie,,, was to be held outside in the Commons. But, it rained on Friday night so the movie had to be shown in the Dixon Center, hence the poor turnout.

The weather on Saturday was beautiful. It was in the low '80s with a slight, refreshing breeze and a clear blue sky. Families and

about facts of Cabrini were asked. If the correct answer was given, then a t-shirt was received. Student Development got their point across in making people act upon their "get involved,, motto. The man behind Family Weekend was Jason Bozzone, director of student activities. He was overwhelmed with all the hard work of putting the weekend together in four days. However, he did not work alone. Bozzone said, "If it wasn't for the help and support of Student Life, this event would never happen. Student life really put things together.,. As a way of rewarding people who contributed to the event, tshirts with the logo, "A League of Our Own,,, were given away. There was a huge demand for these shirts over the weekend. However, shirts were only given to those who got involved and participated. Everyone wanted the shirts. People were coming for the free shirts, but were showing no effort in getting involved. To solve the problem, trivia questions

students who came enjoyed the events and the weather. There was one thing everyone had in common: they shared thoughts that there was no better day to be outside than that day. The amazing weather brought people out of their houses and onto Cabrini's campus. The parking lots were fill ed with cars. Families were wandering around campus not knowing which way to go. They were lost, but enjoyed strolling around campus. Along with the parents, there were grandparents and many younger brothers and sisters. Many were enjoying the field hockey game and the festival while taking their dogs for a walk. There were many different ways of sho\.\ing Cabrini support during the events. Outside the Founder's Dining Hall was a table covered in blue and white Cabrini

porn-porns. They wore the slogan, "Proud Parent of a Future Alumni.,, The porn-porns found their way all over campus, especially at the women's field hockey and volleyball games.

The Family Cavalier Festival was huge. From a projected number of 136 • people that would come, 250 were actually in attendance. Thomas Skursky. father of student Jennifer. Skursky, said "The festival and ,veekend was very family orientated.,, The festival had three blow-up playgrounds and kids playing in all of them. There were blue and white balloons that covered the area. In flavor of the festival. water-ice, soda and popcorn were given out as refreshments. The dinner and ball both made out to be a night to remember. A huge outdoor tent was setup

behind the mansion, filled with 20 tables. There was a dance-floor and colorful lighting around the tent. The dinner had an elegant atmosphere as the candlelight scene set the tone. The food was delicious, as roast beef and chicken marsala were served. All of the 190 people in attendance enjoyed the night. Some students were turned away because they forgot this dinner and ball was a dress-up event, and did not dress appropriately.

The bar made many people happy. In spite of the drinking, there were no alcohol-related problems. Skeptics were predicting some problems. but there were none. The bar ran so smoothly that it stayed open a half an hour longer than planned.

• Houses were being built as dorms. The plan called for six houses to hold I 0-15 students and an RA.

• Tuition increased to $2,782 per year (including room and board).

• Dr. Joseph Romano moved from philosophy department chair to dean of academic affairs.

• An ad ran for the 1980 Olympic games in Moscow.

• Flag football was slated to begin in the Fall.

• Rick Marafino, then a sophomore, was profiled for his involvement in ballet.

KATI£REJNGif'HOTOEOflOR

Michelle Murray and Kristen Getka compete against each other in a "bungee race" at the Carnival on the Commons.

l<AT1ERE1NGll'HOTOEDITOR

A member of the Safari Parties staff displays a python to families on the Grace Hall Atrium.

arts & Entertainment

Review: . Directors' s work comes 'Alive'

AARON GUTLZER

GUEST WRITER

Set in 1888, "Jekyll and Hyde" shows the tragedy of trying to play God. On a crusade to save his ill father, Dr. Henry Jekyll attempts to separate good from evil.. but what happens to the evil? Andy Karl portrays a very sincere and determined Henry Jekyll. He shines the brightest on "This is the Moment," the show's main song. The chemistry between he and the board of director~ is electric. As for Karl's Edward Hyde, he came off to much like the Joker and not as evil, as he had the potential to be.

does an unbelievable job in bringing this character to life. Also, the harmonies performed by Karl, Knapp, Allan Kutner, who plays Sir Danvers Carew, and Dave Robie who assumes the role or Gabriel John Utterson, blended wonderfully and was definitely a treat to hear.

The orchestra of around l 0 people beautifully played the music score. They contributed to the atmosphere of the show greatly. Just hearing them play would· be good enough for anyone.

The set was constructed very well. The actors would move this giant scaffold-like object as they sang songs to show the scene was

KATIEREING/PHOTOEDITOR

Ratin_g:Three out of Five "Raised Eyebrows."

Starring opposite of Karl is Trisha Jeffrey, portraying Lucy Harris, and Lynette Knapp, playing Emma Carew. Carew is the sweet and innocent fiancee of Jekyll. Knapp succeeds in portraying this character. The interaction between she and Karl in "You Know Who I am" is dynamic. • Their harmonies showcase their vocal talents. Lucy Harris is the Red Rat singer who also sells her body to make a living. She is ambitious to start "A New Life" and has fallen in love with Jekyll, but ends up getting involved with Hyde in a "Dangerous qame."

Karl and Jeffrey capture the true essence of the Hyde and Lucy relationship.

One noteworthy performances is Spider, the pimp and owner of The Red Rat, who is sick, twisted and demented. Peter Postiglione

changing. The sound was done flawlessly. Everything was heard perfect. the lights help create the mood of the show extremely. In "The Confrontation," the classic showdown between Jekyll and Hyde, Karl does an excellent job transforming his body back and forth into Jekyll and Hyde, making the difficult scene seem easy.

If the lights would have switched back and forth for each character it would have made the scene more effective like it does for all other Jekyll and Hyde shows, but Karl does a good job keeping all the attention on himself. Jesse Cline, the director, overall presented a good quality production.

To find out what happens in the end go see it at the Media Theatre from Oct. 2 though 27. For more information call 610-566-4020.

Off

.:.campusprograms offer studentsexperience in music

KENDALLNEIL STAFFWR.JTER

KAJEM, an independent recording arts program that is affiliated with the English and communications department, provides students with the opportunity to take sound recording courses in professional studios off campus.

KAJEM consists of courses that .revo_lvearound music and the recording industry. Steve Geer, the owner of the proprietary post-secondary school, serves as administrator of the program. Classes take place at Sigma Sound House in Center City, Philadelphia.

The KAJEM program consists of seven communication courses that give students the chance to start at the basics of audio recording, engineering, and eventually produce songs start to finish. There is even talk about having a band come in and allowing the students the chance to record a 24-track album.

Right now, the program con• sists of25 students. "When thereis a larger enrollment number, we will add more •classes into the program,'' said Geer. The classes meet between six and eight hours on the weekends. Because of the longer hours of the classes, each course is completed in six weeks.

Julian Smoger, a junior involved in the program, said that within the audio class, "We learn how to use the equipment and the best ways to record live instruments. In the business classes, we learn the ins and outs of music law." After. college, Smoger's aspiration is to run a record label and have the chance to write music, record and produce.

Sophomore Angelina Wagner is a member of the audio production class. "Right now in class, we're learning the basics in audio engineering, like working the console, tape machines and the basics of getting good sound. Ifs

everything for in the beginning of how·to actually operate the console properly for an actual mix do~n session; learning how to use your own ears to set up the proper microphones for different instruments."

Geer said that within this program, they are "giving real world experience in a classroom. We take students under our wing and Jet them practice. You've already

Wagner enjoys the fact that because the course is a hands-on course, she is able to find out what she enjoys doing. "I love getting my hands on the console and working with it. I also love learni~g about the different •microphones and how to use them. It's all hands on, which makes it really great." Unlike Smoger, Wagner is unsure as to what she would like to do after

got your resume filled up with real projects."

Smoger is an example ofthe~e projects. Aside from projects that he worked on during high school, he recorded during another audio class he took two semesters ago.

Within some of the courses, students will learn how to book a band, sell tickets, find a venue and other aspects of music marketing.

Wagner feels that after these six sessions, she will learn what an engineer should know when he or she walks into the recording studio. "The most important thing I think I will be learning is how to align the tape machine in the studio and how to properly use the full potential of the console," Wagner said.

college. "I'm not sure what kind of job I'm looking for. I'd either like to do something like an engineer or a producer for a studio like KAJEM or maybe even writing for a music magazine."

Geer said that to get involved in the course, all you have to do is fill it out on your course selection sheet when it comes time to start thinking about schedules for next semester. There are some pre-requisites for some of the ·upperJevei°courses, but other than that, KAJEM may be a program to consider. Geer said, "Not only do you get to take the class and learn about recording, but you get to learn all these things at the world· famous Sigma Sound recording studios."

KENO'IU. Na/STAff PHOTOGIIAl'l-lal Junior J1.1lianSmoger. a KAJEMstudent, worics hard in hopes of starting his own label after graduation. Smoger's work can be heard at www.mpl.com/dmops.

Actor talks about his Senior writer looks back and prepares for graduation •1ife, life on Broadway

ANNE MARIE WHITE STAFF WRITER

Experienced Broadway actor Larry Raiken visited Cabrini College briefly on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Raiken emphasized the importance of a college education in whatever,field you choose to pursue in the future in his speech. Raiken spoke to a large group of English and communication majors about his eventful life in the spotlight and in hopes of inspiring young actors in the audience.

Raiken greeted the students by saying how glad he was to be seeing "full heads of hair," setting everyone laughing by referring to his thinning hair.

Raiken stumbled into musical theater by chance. He graduated from the College of William and Mary, expecting to be a history professor. His political views conflicted with those of the institution he was teaching in, so he resigned. He was invited to be OI1eGf the two leading tenors in a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta. So his musical and acting· career began in order "to get·girls" and a paycheck.

Many of Raiken's stories sprouted from questions that the students asked. What is it like to be in show business? "It stinks," Raiken said. "You're basically hoping to make the mortgage."

Another student asked, "If you're told to pursue acting, should you stop going to college?" "No!"

Raiken said, "You can never know enough stuff. Raiken also said, "If you have an artistic vision you should become involved in it in some sort of tangibility."

Raiken's favorite roles have been parts in "Ragtime" and "Richard III." "I love being a bad guy. I like getting killed on stage," Raiken said.

Raiken said he must also provide for himself and his family. When he is not acting, he is teaching history to elementary through middle school grades. •

Raiken was unable to sing or project his voice for three years.

He stresses the importance of having some sort of knowledge to back you up if all else fails.

Several students approached Raiken after his presentation with more inquiries. He offered words of encouragement and promoted his voice instruction lessons. He is performing in "She Loves Me" in the Walnut Theater in downtown Philadelphia.

If interested in attending "She Loves Me" at the Walnut

Street Theater

Call 215-574-3550 for ticket information

ANTONIO MASONE STAFFWRlTTER

Senior English and communications and Spanish major Renee DiPietro began writing as a hobby in fourth grade.

Growing up in Springfield, Pa., she began documenting her • days in a journal. Today,she has a total of29 journals, including one that she used strictly for traveling. This love that DiPietro developed for journal writing inspired her to write in middle school and high school. While attending Cardinal O'Hara high school, DiPietro wrote as favors for teachers and also had some of her work published in the yearbook.

Towards the end of her senior year of high school, DiPietro had no idea what she wanted 'to study. in college. She met with her guidance counselor to discuss majors that she had been interested in. After many questions, her counselor concluded that English and communications would be a great major for her to pursue.

When it came time to choose a college, Cabrini fit the credentials DiPietro was looking for. "I picked Cabrini because my two cousins, Angela and Danielle, graduated from here. I also really wanted to commute, and the commute to Cabrini is perfect.

"I was sick with mono at the start of freshmen year so my adviser, Dr. Freebie, made my

schedule for me because I fould- questions and making them talk n't make it onto campus, or even about the topic they will be writtalk on the phone," DiPietro said. ing about."

"The classes he started me off • In the summer of 2001, with were perfect, such as DiPietro faced a rough time in 'Writing for the Work Place' and her life, the passing of her great-

uncle, Joe Caggiano. DiPietro said, "I was very close to him, he was like a grandfather figure to me." Being that the two were so close, she was chose to write the eulogy for the funeral. DiPietro feels that it washer best work to date. She said, "When the funeral was done I was greeted by many teary-eyed relatives and strangers hugging me and requesting that I write their eulogy when the time cam(} DiPietro went on to say, "This work touched me deeper than usual being that it was such and emotional time."

ReneeDiPietro,senior Englishand communicationsmajor,spends some free time writing in the com(TIUnications lab for the school magazine.

• 'Intro to Mass Commwrications.'

This was the first time that anyone ever tore apart my work. I actually really liked it."

DiPietro's love for writing benefits not only hc:;r,but also those around her. Just recently she helped her brother write his college application essays. She loves to copy edit. Helping others succeed at writing is one thing she loves. DiPietro said, "I help people write by asking them

DiPietro is also a member of the core committee for campus outreach, the president for the foreign language society, "Phi Sigma Iota," and a student ambassador in the admissions office. This past summer DiPietro got an internship at a technology company named Unisys. There she writes client success stories as well as client profiles.

"Now. leaving Cabrini, I feel that this was really the school for me because of the way it brought a quiet girl out .of her shell and the wonderful education I am so proud of," DiPietro said.

JSNNA I.EWANOOWSKIISTAFFPHOTOGRAPHER

A gli.mpse into the real world

Cabrini offers students the opportunity to integrate their classroom education while gaining knowledge through a wprk experience in a field related to their major-an internship.

The internship program known as Cooperative Education is offered to all majors, and is available throughout the fall, spring and summer months. In order to apply for an internship, the student must meet certain requirements. The stuaent must have a 2.0 or higher grade point average, 45 credits and general electives filled before seeking a co-op placement.

Once the student becomes eligible to enroll in the program the student must complete an application form and a resume. "When the student has these two pieces of approval-the adviser's signature and resume-they can start looking at the co-op jobs, which are on the recruiting data base on the Cabrini career service website,,, Kristie Conway Beucler, assistant director of cooperative education and career services, said.

Whether the student finds a job through the co-op job services or peti• tions a job, which is a job that the student has found on their own, it must meet college level credits and the stucfent must have the qualifications in order to perfonn the job duties. "Once the student has said yes to taking the job, they are committed for the semester,,, Beucler said. Students work from two to six cred~

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its per semester. "We try to encourage students to have two full days at least if not three full days to go to work. They get a better sense of what goes on in the business when they are there for a full day,,, Beucler said.

Junior, Jennelle Battle said, "Working full time over the summer helped me see what I would be doing being that I am a • marketing major.,, She got her internship through the co-op services at Paula Hian Creations. Desperately wanting to work with clothes the opportunity fell into her lap. Another student recently quit and the fashion designer was looking for a replacement. "I really enjoyed the first day because all I did was work with clothes,,, Battle said. From paper work to press releases to organizing fabrics to arranging the showroom, Battle learned what it takes to be a successful businesswoman. "The advertising and organizing together helped me out a lot because I did not know it took so much paper work and money to get things done right. Making sure that things were printed out and mailed correctly, staying within the budget and not overdoing something were just a few things that were worthwhile to learn,,, Battle said.

With the good comes the bad. Sometimes it is the little nonsense things that make '3 big difference. In Battle's case, looking4.lp zip codes in the phone book may not have been such an exciting job, but what is important is that she now knows the names of all the different areas. Even with the meaningless job tasks involved, Battle is looking forward to pursuing such a career.

Taylor Duffy, a junior, applied for his internship as a petition rather than through the co-op program. He knew someone that worked for A& l Basketball, a basketball shoe and apparel company. and thought that it would be a good place to start. "It was great and more than I expected. W~rking in an internshiP, has given me a good sense of what I want to do later on in life and really showed me what working in the communications field as well as what goes into working a nine to five job entails,,, said. Woi:lting in the public rela-

tions department he was provided the freedom to deal with the media, travel to different cities and meet a few NBA players. From press releases to follow-up calls to sending complimentary gifts to handling the media, Duffy was able to get his foot in the door.

Being that the company Duffy interned for was fairly young, he felt that it was not structured well. He felt like he was getting pulled in a million different directions-in and outside of his department. Even though this was a slightly negative aspect of the internship it is not holding Duffy back, and he hopes to land a job there after college.

While some jobs may make you want to run out of the office screaming, others do have benefits. "The benefits of an intern experience is getting to see what it is really like in the work place,,, Beucler said. For those that hated it or had a ter-

ments an Lucky: defined by ta said to ha\e Wood is one aspect of life and they brinf In addition, th tion to a speciti.: wealth, seven res ing. Freshman Dae would especially If maintenance to take care of is needed. Tu to ever transplwith inadequaI.; Stephania:

Jennelle Battle, junior, learned the ins and outs of wl\at"it takes to become a successful businesswoman in her internship at Paula Hlan creations. From paperwork to hands projects. Battle learned more than what you'could learn in the classroom.

rible time learned that it was not what they wanted to do. "This is good in my opinion because the student found out now while in college that they did not want to do that for a real job and they can look elsewhere and try and find something el~e they like before they graduate,,, Beucler said. Another really big benefit is that most of t.tteinternships are paid. Students also earn college credit and make contacts. in that profession.

LAURENGATTO/ STAFFWRITER Taylor Duffy,junior. turned a negative aspe« of his internship into a positive learning experience.

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KATIEREING/ PHOTO EDITOR

If you need a little luck, you might want to ditch that rabbit's foot and grab a bamboo plant. The tropical plant is great for dorm rooms or apartments for that extra decorative touch.

you lucky?

_:icky Bamboo, a tropical plant, is supposed to bring luck to those -ess it along with greater harmony and a more positive life expe-;;s is•the new extreme craze that just might replace the rabbi!'s which is sold at a stand in the .middle of the King of Prussia ~fbarnboo that you would find in your back yard, but from the sub-tropical area of Asia. Lucky Bamboo has been bringing people in Asia good fortune for more than 4,000 years. The reason it is supposed to bring luck is :,i:::-resentsthe four natural elements of the Middles Ages- earth, air, Fire is represented by a red ribbon that bunches stalks together, ; which brings balance into our surroundings. All of these ele·tors in which we are to receive luck and a better life experience. is valued as a perfect symbol of the wood element, which is straight growing plant that never curves or curls. This element is ority on life energy, expansion, vitality and substantial activity. :nost important elements that allow one to have a more a positive vith additional knowledge. "Bamboo plants are very decorative \ii.organMonago, biology major, sai9- "And I need it.,, tradition teaches for a certain number of stalks; there is an attracm behind it. Three stalks attract happiness, five stalks attract rood health and 21 stalks offer a very powerful all-purpose bless~rsey said, "I would want a plant in hope of it to bring me luck. I one with seven stalks.,, our thing, it is all right because Lucky Bamboo is extremely easy :he ability to adapt and grow in all different conditions. Only water fl!I"every little light or fertilizer. Lucky Bamboo is very happy with ,sater as the only necessity for this trqpical plant. There is no need or put them in soil. Lucky Bamboo can live up to 10 years, even However, some people may not want a plant that lives that long.

sophomore said, "I find the plants especially interesting and makes me nervous that they never die.,, ativity, bamboo plants can be utilized and arranged in many <life traditional way is in a decorative glass pot with just water. They ,mse plants to make a room peaceful, or they can even be plante.d ;side to be used as landscaping and keep the bad spirits away from ~ight even place them in a flower arrangement to add originality .se boring plants. Senior Ashley Graham actually created her own bedroom at home. "I love bamboo. I went to Ikea and got a llllging that I put behind my bed. I painted the room green and ants all over,,, Graham said. "l just got back from Puerto Rico c bamboo growing in the rain forest. I loved it.,, the market for a new plant or you are just a superstitious person mg new things, perhaps you would want to look into buying an amboo plant. Good Luck!

One Sky, One World

The annual One Sky, One World Kite Festival was held on campus, Sunday, Oct. 6, at the upper athletic field from noon to 4 p.m. This was Cabrini's 13th year doing the event and Karen Fisherowski's, media relations coordinator for the marketing and communications department, third year organizing it. The festival is usually held on the third week of ~;j.; October, nationally, but at Cabrini it is always a Family Weekend ~---' •• event. It was free to all students as well as com_munity._ Lr

"In hoping for good weather, I was expectmg a big turn ~~.}' out,,, said Fisherowski. Since 2000, Fisherowski's first year at ( Cabrini, she has been coordinating the kite festival. Due to pa~t successes, sh~ had chosen_to ""-· \ have the same combination of entertainers from her two prev10us years runnmg the Festival. 'ii/Ill""'

The entertainment included a clown, a juggler, caricaturist, and an animal safari where all kids would have the chance to pet their favorite animal from anywhere in the world. "The entertainers had been there for two or three years so everything would run smoothly and without a hitch.,, . _

In fact, this year's kite festival turned out to be the greatest in Cabrini's history. Every year that F1sherowsk1 has done the event, the number of people attending has grown. She said, "According to our estimates, we had about 450 people come out and enjoy the festival this year. We gave out about 500 kites, which was a lot more than last year. Even by 12:30, there were above 200 people, which was above and beyond anything I expected.,,

The entertainers made the children, as well as the parents, feel comfortable with all of the encouragement and energy that they put forth. The clown provided children with toy balloons shaped into dogs, pigs, ~words, or an~thing else they wanted. The juggler showed everyone, including parents how to juggle and do tncks. The cancaturist did some black and white portraits for whole families and the safari was held for a little over an hour to allow kids to see and touch any animal ranging from a rabbit to a snake.

Also with the help of the Ethnic Student Alliance, Fisherowski was able to attract more people to h~r event. ESA had their own table set up in which they did some face painting and hair braiding. For a minimum charge, they were able to do anything the children wanted them to do. There were children with full face paint, in which they would look like a cat or a tiger or with something as small as a butterfly on the cheek.

Fisherowski said, "It wouldn't have. been a success without the outstanding performances of our entertainers and the exciting activities provided by the Ethnic Student Alliance. They were all a huge hit with the children, both young and old.,,

In this being Fisherowski's last event at Cabrini, she has chosen to leave her job with a bang in once again, successfully completing the kite festival. "I have learned a great deal from this event. As media relations coordinator, I was expected to do things from start to finish. I will take with me what I have learned in special event planning,,, Fisherowski said.

All in all, the children loved the idea that they were able to fly their kites all day in the upper athletic field and that they got some free snacks and drinks in the process. There was the occasional parent that didn't want his or her kid to have their dinner spoiled, but they still snuck some cookies, goldfish, or fruit snacks into their tiny pockets. This was a sunny day filled with the L-------"-

ROSIE GONZALEZ STAFF WRITER

KATIERErNG/PHOTOEDITOR smiles of young children and sparkeq by family fun. This was a day that Karen Fisherowski was proud to be a part of.

Over 450 people turned out for the "One Sky,One World" kite festival on campus during familyweekend. Over 500 kites were given out to be flown over the upper athletic field. •

Campus ads·di$play mess, not message

Plastered on the walls and doors of campus buildings is a collage of advertisements for campus-based clubs and events. For tne passerby, the ads create a colorful mosaic of low-grade paper. For the interested students, the excessive postings display an unclear, jumbled mass of redundant information.

of smothering the doors, walls and windows, the ads should be posted in an orderly fashion on bulletin boards in a consistent,·uniform location.

boards designated for ads, students will know where to go to find out what's happening on campus.

Although ads are necessary to spread the word about clubs and events, a more

Organizing the campus-oriented ads in a set location would free the obvious space for urgent notices. When public safety issues warnings including composite sketches of criminals, then the walls and doors st)ould be ordered showcase would enhance student used to alert students. Currently, the warnresponse and limit the trashy, unorganized ings just blend in with the overly posted alcolook of the halls. Students do not know where hol awareness ads and information on peer to look or what to look for. tutors and leads are few and far between.

Now, the important postings are lost in the Rather than merely tagging ads with its mess of ads. Overwhelmed by the clutter, stamp of approval, student development students are immune to the creative ideas should take control of the mess and provide that were intended to draw them in. Instead set locations for postings. With a few bulletin

Do you think that campus is as clean as it should be?

It is understood that self promotion on campus is important in order to gain recognition for a club or a cause, but what happens when the event has come and gone? Too often there are several outdated ads, hanging on by the integrity of ofd tape, still posted well after an event's passing. If putting up a plethora of ads or flyers is so commonplace, why should taking them down be any different?

Reorganizing the display of campus-oriented ads will increase student response and clean the walls and halls - a win, win deal.

editor in chief Richard Magda

managing editor Sharvon Urbannavage

news editor Vince DeFruscio

news editor Leanne Pantone

a&e editor Ryan Mulloy

features editor Shannon King

perspectives editor Catharine Hernson

sports editor Alexis Strizziere

sports editor Cheryl Wagstaff

photo editor Katie Reing web/copy editor Paul Wil1 i ams adviser Dr. Jerome Zurek

Staff Writers

Mary Adam. Heather Di Lalla. Melissa Di Pi etrantonio, Jana Fagotti, Andrew Findlay, Kelly Finlan, Jaclyn Freese, Lauren Gatto, Rosemarie Gonzalez. Jamie Knobler, Cristin Marcy,. Antonio Masone. Lauren Hi neo, Stephanie Moritz, Kendall Neil, Ryan Norris, Jermaine O'Neil, Gina Peracchia, Christina Piselli, Amanda Snow, Anne Marie White

Staff Photographers Mary Adilll, Beth Beswick, l'frrJChan, Kim Clayton, David Cloud, Kristina Cooper, Michelle Crowley, Kit Dewey, Jim Diamond, Jamie Knobler. Jenna Lewandowski, Stephanie Moritz. Kendall Neil, Tiffany Platt

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Phil Cashiola, first-year

"Those who stand for nothing fall for anything."

Alexander Hamilton

"I just wish there would be paper towels in the bathroom, and soap, too."

Stef <;iarrochi, sophomore

"When I wake up, I see trash everywhere, signs torn down and cigarettes all around. However, when I return after classes, housekeeping alwars has it cleaned up."

Hoy, junior

"Housekeeping does a really good job. They clean everyday and they are pretty nice to the students."

Student responds to jumper coverage

Dear Loquitor Editors,

The letter printed in fast week's issue titled "Loquitor Silence on Student Jumper Deafening" saddened and dis• , heartened me as a member of what I affe"Ctionately call the "Cabrini Family." It's easy for the student body, the faculty, ~nd anyone visiting Cabrini to see our school more as a family then an ordinary college because of its size and the relationships fonned here. As a privately-run Christian college, we stand apart from other state schools; we have a mission and a call from Christ, and the highest level of that ca11 is to love one another. I won't pretend that some students miss that message, maybe some faculty are missing it too, and choose not to love a distressed member of our family by choosing to spread hurtful rumors. But I was incredibly happy to see that the Loquitor, the symbol of our school's media and press outlet, got the message loud and clear. Our newspaper staff realized that

sometimes our Christian values which make up the heart and soul of this institution, this family, trump the obligation to report the news. Sometimes integrity tells us respecting a member of our community is more important than respecting the facts or the news.

Additionally, it should be noted that this incident occurred late on a Tuesday night, and the Loquitor deadline for print is Wednesday afternoon. What kind of "carefully researched" story was expected to be written in the wee hours of the morning while interviewing traumatized witnesses only moments after it happened? This was not the falling of the World Trade Center. If the Loquitor had chosen to write any response to the incident in that issue the following day, it would have beeri so lacking it would have fostered rumors instead of redressing them. Additionally, if it were to be covered the following week, it would have brought back up the trauma that many had by this point recovered from in

New Residence Hall found, lacking

order to continue functioning. Having this trauma in the forefront of our minds prevents us as students from concentrating; so we have no choice but to recover and "move-on." The world isn't going to stop to Jet us breathe and grieve. Rumors are going to circulate no matter what the •Loquitor does; it's not the paper's responsibility to stop those. It's our primary _responsibilityas students, Christians, and members of the Cabrini family to love and respect the other members of our family, especially those who need us the most. If she had received that love and respect previously, maybe she wouldn't have been pushed to act as she did. If we're wondering what our community could have done for her, maybe this is where we should have started. Christ is our true "founder," and he taught love of each other takes priority over everything, including "journalis• tic integrity."

Joshua Dzielak Junior/ RA

Newspap~rs missed.on campus

CHRISTINA PISELLI STAFFWRITER

What happened to the newspaper? Last semester it was provided, free of charge, for the students and this semester it isn't. I feel like I've been teased.

I didn't realize how convenient it was to have the paper available to us on campus until I needed it and it wasn't there. So far this semester I have had three projects that required me to use the newspaper and instead of being able to walk downstairs and pick one up I had to get in my car and go buy one.

Speaking from experience, when you have a project due tomorrow and its 11 p.m. it can be very difficult to find a store that still has the paper in stock. Also,

those people who take Dr. Hedtke 's current events class would truly appreciate not having to run to Wawa every week to pi.ck up a paper before class.

Someone might say you don't need a paper, just go to the newspapers website and get the information you need from· there. Obviously this person doesn't go to Cabrini because then they would know that the Internet is always working when you don't • need it and never working when you do.

Communication and business majors are told that we need to keep up with the news and having a newspaper available to us on campus is a great way to accomplish this. With the busy and diverse schedules of most college students it is nice to be able to take out the paper and catch up on the news when you have some free time. Since not all of us enjoy

watching the news on ·TV and hearing about all the depressing things that happened that day, the paper allows you to tum to whatever section you are interested in reading about and you can do it on your own time and without a computer. Personally, I spend so much time on my computer during the. day that the last thing I want to do is sit in front of it when I don't have to. I would rather take the paper, go lay on my couch and comfortably read.

By making the newspaper easily accessible to students, those_ who normally wouldn't pick up a paper might actually read it because you are putting it in front of them. College students are always looking for a way to procrastinate and reading the paper is a great way to procrastinate in an educational fashion.

KENDALL NEIL STAFF WRITER

The new residence hall is one of the nicest dorms on campus. Everything in it is practically brand new and the rooms are bigger than most dorm rooms that you will find on most college campu~es. Seems like everything is perfect and there isn't anything that could be missing. All that is true. Except there is something missing. I know what _you're all thinking. What could possibly be missing? Each pod area has a lounge area with tables, chairs and couches not to mention a television with cable, which we ·don't have to pay for. There is a beautiful kitchen complete with a stove, microwave and refrigerator. The laundry room has 12 washers and 12 dryers. The dorm is completely wireless. Seems almost too good to be true. However, what is missing from the dorm is something that HOPEFULLY most people tend to use. When you walk into the bathrooms in NRH (which I have to admit, are some of the nicest, cleanest and biggest bathrooms on campus) you may notice that something is missing. You walk over to 'the sinks, go to wash your hands only ~ofind out that there is no soap. You shrug it off and turn around to look for the paper towel dispenser. Only, there isn't one. One of the most basic things you would think to have in a college dorm bathroom and it's not there. Don't think I'm just ·some spoiled little rich girl who doesn't want to go out and buy her own soap and paper.towels. In fact, I have brought paper towels into our bathroom to be used by my hallway. But there isn't even a soap or paper towel dispenser. It's almost as if it was somehow "left out" of the plans for the NRH bathrooms. And if we're going to be honest, most people don't think to bring paper toweJs or soap with them. into the bathroom. I know that I remind myself to bring them in or pick up a bottle of soap and a value-pack of paper towels next

time I go shopping, but everyone has about 10,000 things on their mind and getting soap and paper towels for a whole hallway isn't one of them.

To quote a member of my hallway, "I hate it. We pay how much money for room and board and we can't even have soap and paper towels in the bathroom?" I'm sure some of you reading this are thinking, "Who really cares whether or not NRH has soap and paper towels in their bathroom? Suck it up and deal with it!"

Honestly though, when you think about it, you normally do just assume that there will be soap and paper towels for you when you come out of the bathroom. Most of us wouldn't even give it a second thought because it has just become something that we are expected to find when we come out of the bathroom, whether or not people use it or not is a separate issue that I won't touch upon right now.

Living in the dorms and the houses, we are very lucky to have a cleaning service come in and clean our bathrooms. Just to make it clear, I'm not blaming them either. There really is no blame to be put on anyone; it's merely something to think about. One of the .simplest things has either been forgotten or just not thought to be important enough. I'm not complaining about living in NRH either. I, for one, really enjoy living here. However, it just seems that one of the simplest things has been overlooked.

Cabrini is very concerned about students getting all of their shots before being able to attend school and live on campus. All of that is well and good, but it seems as though if there really was a concern about germs, ALL of the residence halls would be equipped with soap and paper towels.

So for all of you out there who think I'm just bitching about something that you really don't care about, just ask most people who live in NRH. • I'm sure they will agree with me here that in this case, you don't really notice how much you use something until it's not there.

Delaware I New Jersey

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CATHARINE BERNSON PERSPECTIVESEDITOR

Delaware is not as boring as it's cracked up to be. There's a whole lot more going on than just a bunch of farms that want to be a part of Pennsylvania, as everyone likes to think.

Wilmington is one of the coolest places to grow-up. Living in a small city has its advantages. You learn to deal with an urban environment at the same time as being a quiet small town type of atmosphere. You don't get this kind of city in New Jersey; it is either the ghetto of Camden or the farmland of Cranston. Of course where I'm from you can go form the a main road to gental rolling hills with horses out in a few seconds, for a nice change of pace.

Delaware has everything Jersey does, except for the stench and the nuclear power plants. Oh, and the Delaware beaches are much cleaner than the Jersey shore. Not to mention the bigger waves and the best rock n' roll bar on the east coast.

Not only does New Jersey have all kinds of polutants inhabitting the air, they have the worst drivers ever. In Delaware the state respects the people it liscened to drive enough to allow them to make left turns, and find their own way in an intersection instead of creating a circle.

I mentioned to my counter-part not to do much state bashing. as there is really nothing to say• badly about Delaware, there is just not much to it. New Jersey on the other hand is the most made-fun-of state in the union.

Think about it, the only two states that border Jersey do noth-

ing but crack on Jerseyites all day long. New Yorkers hate the inhabitants of north Jersey. Why, because the people of New Jersey want to be from New York. The only comeback Jersey has for this insult is, "Well, New York City should be in New Jersey.,, But it shouldn't. New York is cool, Jersey is not.

I'm not going to continue with the slaughter of New Jersey, it's not worth my time. I tend to like a challenge rather than a strair-ht-up beating of my opponent.

Delaware has no sales taxes, and the some of the lowest property and income taxes in the U.S. Even with this lack of forced income Delaware remains one of the richest states. Corporations come into Delaware and love the state so much that they stay for years. This includes the Purdue chicken company.

The best part of my home state is probably the fact that you can make contacts with everyone in the state. Senator Tom Carper lives down the street from me. Size doesn't matter, as to it.

Have an opinion?

JANA FAGOTTI STAFFWRITER

New Jersey: The land of the (shore) breeze and the home of The Meadowlands, which houses the Jersey Devils, Nets, New York Jets and Giants.

My home state, New Jersey, may not be the largest state but it certainly towers over Delaware. Jersey is home of Atlantic City, which is not only the casino-central of the east coast, but it offers a boardwalk, the beach and one of Jersey's airports. If that doesn't satisfy you enough try vacationing in Ocean City, Sea Isle, Wildwood, Avalon, Seaside Heights, Long Beach Island, or come take ride at 6 Flags Great Adventure.

As opposed to boredom that Delaware .presents its inhabits with, the Camden Waterfront is the home of the Tweeter Center for those concertgoers.. Our radio stations play Jersey stations and do not pridepend just on those of nearby states.

Delaware the

remained so boring from day one that rivers, valleys and bridges were named after it. The Delaware Memorial Bridge, for instance, was named so because the state is literally "dead,,. Dela-where? I cannot help but feel bad for the Delawareans. Okay, they ahave a big mall, but if you blink you may miss what little scenery the state has to offer. We have miles of beautiful farmland and greenery in Jersey, as well as 365 days of fresh produce including Jersey com, tomatoes. peaches and blueberries. Delaware can only offer canned goodness that just doesn't cut it. Delaware is nationally known as being nothing special. Hollywood producers did not hesitate to mock the state in the hit movie Wayne's World, "Imagine being able to be magically whisked away to Delaware. "Hi, I'm in Delaware.,, Sounds thrilling, doesn't it?

"The Sopranos,, is proudly filmed in northern Jersey. Kevin Smith, of Jay and Silent Bob, also grew up in Highlands, NJ. (His big sister attended Cabrini and was Loquitur editor in 1985., Jersey is the home of Springsteen who wrote the song "I'm In Love With a Jersey Girl.,, (Jersey girls: We're one of a kind.) No one in their right mind would ever wnte a song about Delaware girls. Delawareans make up three percent of this college campus. while Jersey clocks in at nineteen percent. I cannot help but feel bad for my fellow state of Delaware because it doesn't stand for much. But, New Jersey, it just makes sense.

At a Pennsylvania school, two m no ity sta e attle for the better residence.

Delaware and New Jersey both have their stre_ngths,but which is stronger?

Dixon Center open late for student use

JAMIE KNOBLER STAFF WRITER

The Dixon Center is now open until I :00 a.m. Monday through Thursday for. Cabrini students only. The weight room, gym, squash courts and running track are al I open for use.

Many students have positive feedback towards the new late night hour5. Richard DeMatteo, sophomore, said, "There's finally something for students to do later at night.. Now we can go and play basketball rather than sit around in• our rooms being bored."

Julian Smoger, junior and resident assistant in the New Residence Hall, said, "It gives them something to do to relieve stress besides drinking."

Boris Smojver, sophomore and a member of the basketball team, said, "I think it's a very great idea because you have classes all day with a busy schedule trying to fit

sleep and everything else in there. Having the gym open late is very resourceful. The gym is more quiet at night because fewer people are there, and it's just Cabrini kids~ you don't have to deal with the old people trying to take over."

Public Safety officer Jim Newman said, "I think it's a very positive move. It offers an opportunity for students to exercise because kids are free from dealing with classes and just want a little bit of chill time."

While some students take advantage of the fact that there is finally something to do late night on campus, other students would rather see other facilities open.

"I'm all for the gym being open really late, but it would be nice to have the library open later so I can have the opportunity to do research papers and work on school work," sophomore Kim Reagoso, said.

Joey Siciliano, senior sports science major makes use of the new student only hours at the Dixon Center.

Lady cavs solid on the court against Cyclones

CATHARINE HERNSON PERSPECTIVES EDITOR

The volleyball team defeated Centenary College, 3-1, on Thursday Oct. 10.

The Lady Cavaliers waited for the Lady Cyclones for 29 minutes before the opposing team finally stepped on the court for warmups. The first match was slated to begin at 7 p.m. but was delayed until 7:50 p.m. The reason for the delay; Centenary's bus could not fit under the railroad trestle on King of Prussia Road and had to back track in order to get to the Dixon Center for the game.

Even with the long wait, the , Lady Cavs were able to stay excited and positive about the game. "I was confident in my team that we would win the whole time," Katie Kapovic, first-year player, said.

The gym was filled with other student athletes and parents to support the team's second home effort. "They're doing good," Ang

Mourer, first-year soccer and basketball player, said mid-way through the game. "The girls did a good job. They -showed a lot of hustle," Kathleen White, parent, said.

Field hockey falls in PAC

before g1vmg in to the Lady Cyclones in a well fought third match. Even with one loss the team stayed togeth_er."We stayed on top, we never got down."

Amanda White, first-year player said.

RYAN NORRIS STAFF WRITER

Trisha Arnold head coach

Referees Gerry Sole and Kristen DeNucci called the game. "Tonight's game was a hard fought consistent effort." Tricia Arnold, .coach said. The Lady Cavs took the first two games decisively

White had a team high 17 kills in the game. The six-foot middle hitter was able to· get around the Centenary defense the whole night with the help of junior captain Alissa Smith, who led the team with 17 assists. "In the last three games we're playing as a whole; Jike a team. We look like there's six players on the court that are ready to play at all times," Arnold said. "They trust each other and when you dare to trust all things ate possible."

The team has been improving every game. With a solid mixture of freshmen in the rotation the team has had to learn to play together. "When you have chemistry, you have the win," Arnold said.

Woinen's soccer beats Neuinann

ANNE MARJE WRITE STAFF WRITER

The women's soccer team beat Neumann College., 3-2, on Wednesday,Oct. 9. The Lady Cavs had a bigger team, extra encouragement from the crowd and the will to win. The game was characterized with many interruptions but also with inany great plays.

Patricia Bradley, senior, scored the first goal five minutes into the game. The Neumann goalie made several successive saves from the repetitive attempts of Colleen Feeney to score a goal.

The drizzle of the late afternoon made the ground slippery and caused falls and collisions.

After moments of standstill halfway through, Mary Remoli charged into the ell)pty field with not a Neumann soul in sight but her distance prevented a clean shot into the net. A time-out was taken to check an injury sustained

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by Christine O'Brien of Neumann College. She was helped off the field, unable to play. The game resumed with four minutes on the clock. An unsuccessful Cabrini penalty shot closed the first half. Two minutes into the second half another time-out was called to examine floored Denise Dengel of Neumann College. She too, was carried off the field, unable to play. Neumann Coilege was playing more offense but Cabrini captain Kelli Romano was dominating the field. A strategic corner penalty shot was granted to Romano and the second goal for Cabrini was made. Not long after Feeney scored the third goal with her left foot.

With 22 minutes on the, clock, Neumann scored its' first goal to the crowd's dismay. Another quiet goal was scored by Neumann prompting the Lady Cavs to scramble for more defense.

Remoli and Romano set up

their plays. Romano controlled the b~ll with Neumann guards surrounding her. She passed it to Remoli a few yards to her right for a score.

Cabrini's Nicole Neidermeier and Angela Mourer struggled to get the lead but precious. seconds were lost when the ball was lost in the sidelines. Neidermeier's father's enthusiasm for the game on Wednesday was infectious. He said, "I love soccer. The rules are minimal. I like watching the girls play and to support my daughter. I can see progress in the Cabrini women's soccer team's ()erformance. I am also interested in supporting women's athletics."

Freshman Lauren Grecco said, "Our spirits have· been really good. At practice we work hard. Everyone is giving their all in the games and the practices."

The field hockey team lost last Wednesday, 2-1, playing at home against Philadelphia University's Lady Rams. The loss takes the Lady Cavs to 3-3 in the PAC.

Cabrini's, Annma,rie Smith, a junior from Cardinal O'Hara, was so into the game, played awesome defense, and scored the first goal to put the home team in the lead at 1-0. Later in the game, the Lady Rams came back when Heather McGaurn, a senior, scored their first goal. The game was tied at II throughout the majority of the game. Both teams used so much energy to .keep this game going, and with only 27 seconds left in the game Philadelphia's, McGaurn, scored the final goal to win the game. Their overall record is now 4-9 and· their PAC recor!,l is 3-3.

Cavalier head coach Jackie Neary is in her sixth season with a total record of 69 wins and 48 losses. This team has some good qualities. Neary says the team is turning it around. "They had such a rough start," Neary said. "They come on so strong, and they didn't fold.'.'

Even though they lost this game, they still showed positive signss. They started the game off winning 1-0, and the Lady Rams came back. Philadelphia University is a division II team playing Cabrini, which is a division III team. Neary said: "The girls are playing it up. Hopefully on Saturday, we can beat Alvernia."

Neany said, "Holly Orlando had an outstanding game along with Kerry Devaney, Julie Smith, and all the teamwork from the rest of the team."

"In the last three games we're playing as a whole; like a team. We look like there's six players on the court that are ready to play at all times."

PAC stats Oct. 7-14

Women's Soccer continued

NFL Scores: Week 6

Women's Tennis: The Ladies have brought home their eighth straight match win in PAC play After the sports week of Oct. 14, the Cavs have earned first place status in the PAC tied with Eastern and have earned a spot to the PAC tournament.

Weekly Calendar

Friday- Saturday, Oct.18- Oct.19

First-year Student Retreat

Saturday, Oct. 19

Dance, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Grace Hall Atrium

Sunday, Oct. 20

AIDS Walk

Mass, 7 p.m., Brockmann Chapel of Saint Joseph_

Monday, Oct. 21

Day Bingo, 2 p.m., Widener Center Lecture 'Hall

Top 10 College Football Rankings:

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