Nov. 14, 2002 issue 11 Loquitur

THURSDAY

November 14,2002

Vol.XLIX

Number Eleven

INSIDE:

• Cabrini Day review, page 4

• Preview of spring entertainment, page 6

• 'Helping hands across Cabrini,' pages 8&9

Account holds cause scheduling conflicts

CHERYL WAGSTAFF SPORTS EDllOR

Registration for the spring semester has arrived, and many students will find that they cannot register for their classes because they have a financial hold on their student record.

This hold can be due to any number of situations, such as the additional charges that students incur throughout the semester, not making payments through the payment plan or financial aid that falls through.

At the beginning of the semester a statement is sent to each fulltime student regarding current tuition and fees and the payment that is due. With this statement are contacts for the Business and Financial Aid Offices to contact with any concerns the student may have.

If a student does not make the payment by the due date by the date that he or she is assigned to register, he or she will not be permitted to register for classes.

As long as a student does not have an outstanding balance of more than $350, he or she will be permitted to pre-register. However, grades will not be released until all bills are paid in full. Unless arrangements are

made to pay in full, students are not permitted to enroll in classes.

According to Stephen Lightcap, vice president for finance and administration, the faculty was concerned about students who have business holds coming to class. Students who have not paid their bills are not allowed to attend the classes that they signed up for because they are no longer enrolled in the classes. "Students who continue going to class without paying are in violation of college policy," Lightcap said. This will inhibit students from going to classes that they are not enrolled in.

In order to register for the spring 2003 semester, students must pay health service fees, registrar fees for dropped classes, unreturned athletic equipment, unpaid phone bills, traffic tickets, etc.

If a student has special circumstances, he or she may not be flagged with a business office hold. He or she must prove that they intend on paying their bill in a timely manner. However, if a student is delinquent in his or her Tuition Management Systems payments, he or she will be flagged. Very few students qualify for this option. It is for students who would normally have the

funds to pay their bill, but due to extreme circumstances such as a parent's death and assets are being temporarily held so they cannot pay. The school has to be convinced that the bill will be paid in full. This is only for severe cases.

Students who have financial aid in the form of loans and grants that have not yet been processed or received may gain clearance, and will not be flagged with a hold. A student receives clearance from the Financial Aid Office.

If a student is not sure if he or she has a business hold he or she can go to the Business Office to find out if he or she has them and the sum that he or she owes before he or she can register for classes.

Recent blood drive surpasses donation goal

CHRISTINA PISELLI STAFF WRJTER

The American Red Cross has less than one half the amount of blood it needs to fill every hospiral order and be certain that blood will be available to respond to the unexpected. On Monday, Nov. 4, the students, faculty and staff helped tackle the current shortage by donating blood.

Between the hours of 11 a.m. and 4:30

p.m. 65 of the 96 registered donors came to Grace Hall to give blood. A total of 50 productive pints were collected.

Susan Fitzgerald, health services coordinator, said, "It was a great drive, I'm thrilled! We were above goal, which has not happened for a long time."

Fitzgerald said that one of the common factors that hinder most college students from donating blood is tattoos, which require a 12-month deferral.

Andrew Storti, a junior who donated blood, said, "It makes me feel good to help out. I've given blood since I was 17 and every time I get a chance, I take it."

The American Red Cross is the major supplier of blood to more than 100 hospitals in southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Over 1,400 fewer donations were given in this area during the month of October.

It is an unusual situation because blood

shortages usually occur in the summer months and again after the winter holidays.

The American Red Cross is working to raise awareness of the urgent need for healthy people to participate in their community blood supply.

The blood drive occurs on campus semiannually and the next drive is scheduled for April.

KATIEREING/PHOTOEDITOR

Michael Tilelli pays a bill in the business office before he goes to register for classes for the spring semester.

GLOBALIZATIONSURVEY ANSWERKEY Cabrini Day .. Nov. 7, 2002 DO YOU KNOW...

L Do you know why the Day of Service t-shirts cost $3.50/shirt in 2001 and $!>.00/shirtin 2002?

Cabrini switched suppliers in 2002 to a non-sweatshop comPIIIIY·

2. How manyinternational students do we currently have at Cabrini College?

45

3. Which foreign university does Cabrini College have an affiliation with for a study abroad progratn?

A•erican University in Rome

4. Name at least one Cabrini College course that covers some aspect of globaliz.ation?

,European History, Brimh Literature (H), International Marketing. World Religions (D), Comparative Economics, Russian Political Systems (1) and more ...

5. Name at least one non-U.S, location of the Cabrini Missionary Sisters?

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Ethiopia, France, Great Britain~ Guatemala, Italy, NicartJgUa,PhillJppines, Portugal, R•ssia, Spain, Swm;erland llltd Swaziland

6. What the birth place of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini?

Lodigi4no, Italy

7, Name the global phannaceutical company with offices in this area that our Co-Op and Career Services Office partners with to offer internship and co-op opportunities?

Hyeth or GlaxoSmithKline

8. According to the 2002 Foreign Policy Magazine Globalization Index, what is the most globalized country in the world?

a)lrelan4

b) United States

c)Sweden

d)Malaysia

9. According to the United Nations Development Program, how many people in developing countries die each yeai from diseases associated with unsafe drinking inadequate sanitation and hygiene?

a) 32.2 million

b) 22.2 million

c) 12.2million

d) 2.2 millio11

10. ln 1975 there wereless than half a million computing machines in the world. Today there are:

a) 50 million

b) J75 million

c) 250 million

d) J00 million

New group explores spiritual questions

PAUL WILLIAMS Wm/COPY EDITOR

A spiritual exploration group is discussing questions that students have about life and looking to the answers found throughout the Bible, The group meets every Wednesday in room 205A in the Widener Center. The meetings start at 5:45 p.m. and end at 6:45 p.m.

Senior Leanne Pantone organized the group with help from Cassandra Maxwell, a fine arts professor. Maxwell said, "There are not a lot of places where people can talk about these kinds of ideas. The basic idea of the group is to try and address questions that people have." Maxwell explained that the group would not only just address questions that solely pertained to the Bible. "There was a study done that found most people are likely to ask the same seven questions in life." Some of those questions are: does God exist and are miracles real?

The first discussion began with some people in the group questioning-if God is fair because of_

certain things that happen in life, like someone dying. Aking Beverly, whose Bible was highlighted in many different colors, offered his explanation. Beverly compared life to a movie, which you do not get to see all the way to the end.

Beverly revealed to the group that he thought about converting to Islam, but his reading the Bible revealed to him that it would be a mistake. "I was reading the Koran when I read a passage about how the apostles were really hungry and asked Jesus to provide them with heavenly food, which Jesus obliged them with." Beverly explained that this contradicted what the Bible taught about when Jesus was tested by Satan. Jesus stated that a person should not put God to the test and therefore the story about Jesus obliging the apostles lead Beverly to rethink about converting.

The next discussion topic came from Maxwell. She talked about people questioning if the Bible was true. She explained that there were several examples of evidence that the. Bible-writings at kast

existed for some time. If you apply the same types of questions to other books you may find some similar and different results to that of the Bible. She gave the example of Plato's writings and "The Iliad" as some writings that are hard to find original copies of.

Maxwell explained that if people are having a hard time trying to read the Bible they should pick out a section or book in it, like a Gospel, and read it. Trying to read the Bible all the way through, from start to finish, can be too overwhelming.

She suggested that a person reading for the first time should read the Gospels. "The word Gospel means good news. The stories of Jesus are interesting and each Gospel writer has a different focus, even though some of the stories are similar. For instance, Matthew begins with the genealogy of Jesus."

"Obviously, we can't answer every question because we do not know the answers to everything, but the goal of the group is to discuss questions that people have but don't ask," Maxwell sajd.

Cassandra Maxwell and Aking Beverly smile as they discuss questions and issues that came up during the conversations of the night.The new group will meet every Wednesday from p.m. to p.m. in room 205A in the Widener Center.

Local professors explain constitution

PAUL WILLIAMS WEB/COPY EDITOR

Five experts presented the relevance of the American Consfitution to Americans of today through a s~ccession of lectures. On Saturday, Nov. 9 the history club of Cabrini presented '"We the People' The Constitution and It's Meaning."

but according to the Quarels decision in 1984, the Miranda rights do not have to be read if the safety of the public is at risk," Collier said.

A professor at Franklin and Marshall College, Dr. Donald Grier Stephenson, presented how the fourth amendment is applied today. Stephenson said, "The fourth amendment is shrinking and it is shrinking in two ways. First, by government mandated drug testing and second, by the searching of automobiles." The drug testing is random or selective with people who are under no suspicion. Stephenson pointed out that someone who is a candidate running for state election will not have to take a drug test.

"Automobiles can be searched without a warrant because of a car's mobility factor," Stephenson said. "However, if there is a bag or a specific compartment of the car that the police want to search, they will need a warrant."

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Dr. Gerald Fitzpatrick, professor and chairp~rson of politics at Ursinus College, presented the importance of Marbury vs. Madison in establishing how powerful the Supreme Court would become. Fitzpatrick said, "The Supreme Court is a political institution. Judicial review gives judges the power to make law, not just interpret it." Fitzpatrick gave the example of John Marshall, the chief justice of the Supreme Court during Marbury vs. Madison, who should have refused taking the case. Marshall was a relative of Thomas Jefferson and the secretary of state during John Adam's presidency.

Linda Collier, the dean of social sciences and public services at Delaware Community College, presented after Fitzpatrick.

"The Constitution is the basic law to which all others must confonn," Collier said. "The Supreme Court is the supreme law of the land." However, Collier did explain that some exceptions have been made. "A criminal under arrest must be read their Miranda rights under the fifth amendment,

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Christina Gafford, a junior political science and English and communications major, said, "Stephenson's lecture on the fourth amendment had a lot of practical applications with the communication's technology of today, like wire tapping and viewing e-mails."

"No matter what, the most controversial decisions are churchand-state decisions," Dr. Graham Lee, professor of political science at Saint Joseph's University, said. Graham's presentation was about

the wall between church-andstate. "Thomas Jefferson once used the phrase that there was to be a wall between church-andstate," Stephenson said. "However, William Rehnquist, the current chief justice of the Supreme Court, believes that Jefferson misinterpreted what the founders meant. Stephenson described Rehnquist's actions as "changing the dimensions of the wall."

Collier asked, "Is the use of

'under God' in the pledge, a violation of the constitution?" Stephenson replied, "It is a clear violation because it endorses religion."

Dr. James Hedtke, professor and chairperson of political science at Cabrini, presented his ideas on the 22nd amendment and lame duck presidents. He explained that a president would not be a lame duck if they were perceived well in the eyes of the people. "Ninety percent of presi-

dents that the people term as 'great' presidents were reelected to a second tenn," Hedtke said. "Ninety percent of presidents who were seen as bad presidents only served one term."

Michaela McGowan, a sophomore secondary education with history major, said, "Dr. Lee and Dr. Hedtke both captivated the audience by speaking passionately about their subject and creating an interest."

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Linda Collier, dean of social sciences and public services at Delaware Community College, discussed the Miranda rights found in the fifth amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America. •

Spirit day encourages globalization

AMANDA SNOW STAFF WRITER

Many students expressed a strong interest in taking steps towards reaching out to the world in justice and compassion when Cabrini's spirit day arrived on Thursday, Nov. 7.

Cabrini Day celebrates St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, otherwise known as Mother Cabrini. Educator of the heart, Mother Cabrini was convinced that education should include the whole person, head and heart.

Patron saint of Immigrants, Mother Cabrini was the first American citizen named a saint by the Catholic Church. She is the only woman to have her name on the base of the Statue of Liberty.

To kick off the day, there was a mass held at the Brockmann Memorial Chapel. Sister Mary Louise Sullivan, faculty in history and political science and president emeritus, gave the homily: "Mother Cabrini, Citizen of the World."

Following mass was the "celebrity brunch" held in the cafeteria. This was for the entire campus, where the food was served by volunteer faculty and staff members. This had a big turn out because many of the students had fun watching their professors serve them food.

Some of the teachers would even scold the students for trying to serve themselves. "Quit taking my job!" Professor John Brown, a math instructor, jokingly said.

After lunch, an assembly of the whole took place in the Widener Lecture Hall at 12:30 p.m. The international club opened this

meeting with a spectacular and thoroughly diverse display of global welcome. Each member got up and greeted the community in their own native tongue.

When the crowded room had been welcomed and made comfortable, Dr. Antoinette Iadarola, president of Cabrini College, got up and said a few inspirational words. She talked of how the Cabrini community was a part of the future as citizens of the world.

"It's unlikely that you will leave, today, with solutions to all the various issues presented to you," Iadarola said, "but the future is in the hands of our students. God bless you and thank you all!"

Awards were given out after this speech to Renee DiPietro and Kyle Esterbrook, for "Charles A. Mastronardi Service and Leadership."

"Thank you, but it's not the award itself that I am happy for receiving. It's the opportunity and experience that we get, to actually go out and see the outside world," Esterbrook said, "That is our gift."

Another award was given to a Cabrini graduate, Azeen Keramati, for the "Annunciation House Border Education Program of El Paso, Texas and Juarez, Mexico," program.

Upon receiving the award, Keramati stated that it was not an award just for her. It was to be for all those people who have gone through the border house and had the opportunity to experience the way those that live in that area cope.

A group of panelists got up, after the awards were given out, and talked about different issues that need to be taken care of in our

world today.

Lisa Learner, from the fine arts department, showed a display of pieces produced by her students. The theme of their art was seeing through other people's eyes in the world. She even handed out mirrors with picture of different people pasted on them. They had cut out holes where the eyes should have been in these pictures. This let the mirror shine through, allowing the viewer to see their own eyes.

On the back of these mirrors, Learner had placed a quote by Marcel Proust to enhance the meaning behind her theme. The quote went like this: "The real voyage of discovery consists not

in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes."

The other panelists that followed were Dr. Jean Mouck, a medical missionary sister who spoke about global health issues; Maureen Heffern Ponicki, a coordinator of the "Democratizing Global Economy Project," sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee, who spoke about how we can work on democratizing the global economy; Dr. Clara Haignere, a faculty member of Temple University's department of public health who talked about food and global priorities and finally Lenore Palladino, a staff member of the Students Against Sweatshops who talked about the

struggle against sweatshops on college campuses.

They ended the meeting with a kickoff to the hunger and homelessness campaign committee.

The next event after the assembly was the choice of the students. This was when the special interest groups set up in different locations and students got to choose which meeting they wished to attend. These choices included world poetry readings, encounter on the border experience, or students against sweat shops.

Cabrini Spirit Day came to a close with an induction ceremony for the Delta Epsilon Sigma, or the national honor society for Catholic colleges.

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Math professor, John Brown, served food to students at the "celebrity brunch" held in the cafeteria. Brown was among a number of professors and volunteer staff who served lunch to swdents.

alumna teaches communications

MICHAEL HANSEN GUEST WRITER

Born and raised in Bridgeport, Pa., and a 1993 graduate of Cabrini, Dawn Francis joined the Cabrini faculty this year in the English and communications department.

After Cabrini, Francis received a masters degree in journalism at Ohio University. She returned to Cabrini after leaving her vice president position at Strategic Management Group, Inc., a management consulting firm specializing in the application of technology-based learning products for corporate education, in Philadelphia. She now teaches classes in public speaking, career preparation and job search techniques, as well as others. She also has research interests to help her gain further knowledge down the road, especially in the fields of instructional technology and learning theory, organizational change, project management and marketing. She was a multi-faceted student while

attending Cabrini. She held important positions in campus activities such as being the managing editor for the college paper, Loquitur, news directorofWYBF-FM 89.1, TV producer for "FYI" cable news program and section editor for the yearbook.

Francis was also the recipient of many awards while studying at Cabrini. She was elected to "Who's Who," received the Mastronardi Service and Leadership Award and the departrnent;il award in communications.

Many faculty and staff members, who knew her best, commented on her many great qualities. Director of Alumni Affairs, Martha Dale, said, "Dawn was very wellrounded. (She was) bright, focused on a career path and a student leader." Another colleague here and friend, who had the opportunity to teach her, Dr. Mary Louise Corbin Sicoli, psychology professor, said, that she was "one of the most gifted students, highly motivated to achieve."

Dawn Francis works with seniQr Tom Grosse. Francis started teaching this semester: She

arts & Entertainment

Local artists come to Holy Spirit Library

KELLY FINLAN STAFF \1/RJTER

Artists Jack Duffy and daughter Maryhelen Duffy

Kobylarz are well known in Delaware County for their work with the St. Francis. Players, and on Sunday, Nov. 10, their work was exhibited on the Cabrini campus on the second floor lobby in the Holy Spirit Library, hosted by Dr. Bethany and the fine arts department.

The collection includes a series of five paintings of Sea Isle done by both Jack and Maryhelen, including one of Mrs. Duffy's late brother painted days before his death, various wooden geometric creations by Jack and a waU of "the outdoors," which includes landscapes and floral still-life painted by Maryhelen.

The centerpiece is an oil painting done by Jack of Marybelen at the age of five. It appears on the invitation and is visible from the entrance.

Both Jack and Maryhelen have been involved with the

CAP Board makes plans for spring

JANA FAGOTIJ STAFF WRITER

design and painting elements for the Saint Francis Players musical productions. The collection includes working sketches for backdrops for shows such as "Hello Dolly," "High-Button Shoes" and "The Wizard of Oz."

Maryhelen is now an art teacher at the Scenic Hills School in Springfield, Pa. Her most significant piece is a 39-feet by 6-feet, acrylic on cinderblock, mural of a rainforest done in Scenic Hills School, she said. She uses it as part of her curriculum. A video showed the full mural while a sketch hung with the rest of the collection.

Jack Duffy attended the University of the Arts in Philadelphia after which he spent 29 years teaching graphic design at the Art Institute in Philadelphia

The exhibit wilJ be on display in the Joseph and Grace Gorevin Fine Arts Gallery, on the second floor of the Holy Spirit Library from Nov. 10 through Dec. 8.

The Campus Activities and Programming Board intends to give students every reason to unpack those suitcases on weekends as well as enjoy qualit)'. entertainment during the week.

How many times in will you get to see three comedians, two singers, a hypnotist, two mind readers and a great band for free?

The answer: Once, in spring 2003.

From Oct. 20 through the 23, six students attended the MidAtlantic National Association of Campus Activities Regional Conference in Lancaster, Pa. They spent three days, with a budget of only $30 thousand and planned activities for the entire spring semester without hesitation.

Jason Bozzone, director of student activities, also attended the conference. "CAP board worked collaboratively to bring quality events at an affordable price that the entire student body will enjoy," Bozzone said. "The number one question was 'How will this program best benefit the student body?"'

Spring semester events will kick-off on Jan. 13 through the 17. This will mark Welcome Week, a series of events held to welcome students back from winter break. Comedy hypnotist, Dale K. will perform on Jan. 16. The University of Notre Dame said that Dale K. is "Entertaining and energetic, with his own eccentric attitude that sets him apart from other hypnotists."

CAP board will present a series of coffeehouses during the semester. The first will be held on Jan. 29, and will present Chinua Hawk, a singer/songwriter with "a soulful, emotion-filled voice that resonates with his audience," according to a publicity statement attributed to York College. The amazing vocal talent of Hawk mesmerized Cabrini CAP board coordinators and there was no hesitation ip

booking him after being the only entertainer to receive a standing ovation by the entire conference.

Feb. 4 will bring "The Evasons" to campus. "The Evasons" do what appears to be impossible: mind reading, levitation, prediction, and telekinesis.

FOX TV calls "The Evasons" "the world's greatest mind readers" after having appeared on the Fox special "Powers of the Paranormal."

In March, but the blend of improvisational comedy, education and audience participation in "Sex Signals," will undoubtedly serve as the pinnacle of the month on March 18. Through the use of humor, the show explores how mixed messages, gender role stereotypes; and unrealistic fan-

spots on Showtime, MTV, A&E and HBO, as well as opening for Marsha Warfield, Redd Foxx, Patty Labelle and Kool and the Gang. He is a multi-faceted comic who finds the absurd in the most obvious places, reality.

April 30 sets the stage for the last coffeehouse of the semester and will present both a comedian and a musical artist. Juston McKinney has performed stand up for the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival, Comedy Central 's "Premium Blend" and "Reel Comedy." Juston delivers a funny, original, high-energy performance, which has made him a huge success across the country.

Matt Nathanson will provide the musical entertainment of the evening with personal stories and comedy interspersed with his voice and acoustic guitar. The combined duo of talent is room for an amazing evening of entertainment.

tasies contribute to misunderstandings between the sexes. April Fool's Day will never be the same after this year's rendition of "Cabrini Comedy Central."

Students who always wanted to perform stand-up comedy will be given the chance to perform during the evening alongside professional comedians Billy Burr and Mark Reedy.

Burr will host the event to be held on April l. He has performed on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," NBC's "Comedy Showcase," MTV's "Apt. 2F" and "The Comics Come Home" benefit with Dennis Leary.

Reedy will also perform on April 1. He has had many TV

May, will end the year will Spring Fling. The coordinators had no hesitations in brining ZOX to campus for the annual event. "ZOX is awesome because the violin makes their sound so unique," Jeff Sy, a junior who attended the conference, said. ZOX only began playing at academies and colleges throughout the Northeast in September of 2001. Their continued success has lead to performances with such acts as Dispatch, Guster, Petey Pablo and The Sugar Hill Gang. This year's Spring Fling will begin with inflatables and other events in the afternoon and continue into evening ending with the ZOX performance at dusk.

This spring semester's events give every student a reason to hang around and experience all that the college has to offer. Mike Sofia, a sophomore who attended the NACA Conference, said, "CAP board is offering the best entertainment money can buy for free. What could possibly be better?"

Artisu Jack Duffyand daughterMaryhelen Duffy Kobylarz, local artisu, haw brought their exhibit to the Holy Spirit Library.It will close on Dec. 8.

"CAP board worked collaboratively to bring quality events at an affordable price that the entire student body will enjoy."

Jason Bozzone director of student activities

Companyoffers student jobs in entertainment

KELLYFINLAN STAFFWRITER

Los Angeles-based Entertainment Careers is an online service that guides job seekers toward careers in the entertainment business.

"Alway$ keep your eye on the final goal. It's easy to get swept up in the current and taken down rivers you did not intend to go down. This is a pretty consuming business;' Khalil Gbannam. a commercial producer, said.

"Day in and day out in Los Angeles, and elsewhere, movies, television shows and commercials together generate thousands of jobs. Not all are in front of the camera. But with guidance and a lot of perseverance you can get into the biz and feel at home in our company town," Entertainment Careers' website said.

Entertainment Careers emphasizes the need to set personal goals, skill, expertise and ability. "From the emplayer's viewpoint, the most important thing is not likely to be your satisfaction," Entertainment Careers said.

Freelancing is pursuing a career in the entertainment industry without written commitment from a particular employer. "Freelance work is totally different from a staff

Student actress continues long acting career in 'Boy Gets Girl'

position in the sense that you rrelationships and how you make others feel is what keeps you going;• Mort Rezvani, a sound mixer for commercials, said. Entertainment Careers reports that as much 80 percent of entertainment-related work is done by freelancers and small establishments.

Importance is placed on networking I got my first job in commercials through people I met socially. There are so few people working in the ind~tr)• in Los Angeles. So; you have to be out there and keep in touch with people," Ghannam said. Success is often based on whom you know and who knows you, according to Entertainment Careers. ft encourages job seekers to ask for contact information regularly.

Most services focus on those entertainment jobs considered "above 1he line;" those considered creative and glamorous. Producers. directors, actors, writers and develop• ment executives are alt jobs referred to as "above the line," Entertainment Careers said.

Unions information, industry associations, related web sites and sample resumes are available on the Entertainment Careers web site, www.EntertainmentCareers.cc.

AARON GUTLZER GUEST WRITER

Kit Dewey is not only the host of her own weekly radio show "Brutally Honest," she is also one of the lead stars in Cabrini College's production of"Boy Gets Girl."

She will be portraying the character Theresa Bedell, who longs for a romantic relationship to make her life just right. She ends up going on a blind date with Tony,played by John Holloway. According to Dewey,the play is "more than just about a woman who gets stalked, it is about issues about men and woman." Dewey looks forward to performing her

part and says that the cast "works really well together" and "knows each other really well."

As for director Neal Newman, Dewey responds she loves him, and he has his own "creative way of looking at things and is very good at what he does." Newman compliments that Dewey is ''very down to earth" and is an unbelievable talent. He recalls when Dewey started out giving cheese for refreshments. She has been a part of theatre in every aspect and has even assistant directed too. Dewey has been involved in theatre since fifth grade all the way through high school at Sasquehannock high school in Glen Rock, Pa. She has per-

formed in every theater production at Cabrini in four years. She has had roles in "Popcorn" and "Curate As You Like It." At Cabrini, she spends a lot of her time working with the radio station, where she is promotions director and hosts her weekly radio show on Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. She has been a part of the radio program since sophomore year. Aside from theatre and radio, Dewey also takes time to be a part of Cabrini's improv troupe, which is perfect for this English and communications major.

Dewey plans to take her major in English and communications and minor in psychology to get a degree in social work. She plans to get a major social work degree to pursue a career in drama therapy. When asked what exactly is drama therapy, Dewey responds, "it is what is sounds like." She further explained drama therapy is acting out roles as practice of therapy.

Dewey and fellow classmates perform "Boy Gets Girl" on Nov. 14 through 16 and Nov. 21 through 23, all beginning at 8 p.m. Performances will be held in the Red Cloud Coffeehouse, located in Grace Hall. All showings are open to the public for a $IO general admission price. Students with school identification cards are admitted for $5. For more information on the production, call 610 902 8510.

KATIE REING/PHOTO EDITOR

Kit Dewey will be playingthe role of Theresa, a woman on the lookout "for a romantic relationship to make her life just right." Dewey has acted since fifth grade and is looking to do social work after her graduation.

student makes a difference while having fun and learning

HEATHER DILALLA STAFF WRITER

Campus Outreach is where a person can go to make a difference in the world, and still Laver and senior Renee Di Pietro that the have fun, according to freshman Chris Friel. She is involved with the Campus Outreach program will be a success. Program. She believes that the program is for educational purposes along with helping "It means a lot to me that they entrustthose in need. ed the number one benefit for the pro-

"Dr. Mary Laver likes to say that when I moved in on my first day I unpacked and then grams to me as a freshman. I hope that I went up to the Wolfington Center about 10 minutes later. I think it was more like an hour can prove their trust right and really do a or two, but I wanted to meet all these people that I kept hearing about," Friel said. great job on this Arrested for Hunger,"

Friel has been on campus for three months and has tried to immerse herself in all the Friel said. various activities that outreach, campus ministry, the radio station and the theater are doing. To get involved, one can stop by the She is an 18- year-old education major who is contemplating the possibility of getting into Wolfington Center and speak with Laver. religious studies and teaching religion on a high school level.

"Just tell Dr. Mary when you're free,

"I like to help people. I always have, I grew up in a family that was known in my parish. and ask what you're going to be doing and It is something I want to continue with later in life. I have done missionary work with the she'll be sure to tell you if there is an outMissionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (not the Cabrini ones, but the ones from reach, what time to meet, and let you Germany) to the Dominican Republic the past two summers, and was heavily involved in know how much fun you are about to my high school Community Servtce Corps. I think that service is deeply rooted in my entire have," Friel said. self, and I really do want the old cliche of payment with a smile," Friel said.

"There are so many people who are

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Because of her strong interest in the program, she was asked to be the coordinator for going hungry and people are just unaware the Arrested for Hunger Program. She is confident in her abilities and with the help from of it. Just two weeks ago we went to a Freshman Chris Friel dedicates much of her time to the

place in North Philadelphia to feed the Community Outreach program and enjoys having the ability to make a difference in the lives of others. homeless. There were young kids coming up to us without parents and they were so hungry. I don't think people realize how close we are to hungry people," Angel Penn, a sophomore who is involved with the outreach program said.

In order to participate, a person doesn't have to attend every Outreach program. Simple acts such as donating food or money are ways to help if time is an issue.

"People can get involved with the food drive that is corning up. How many people keep cup-o-noodles, or Ramen Noodles, or even a box of granola bars in their rooms? What about going without a bowl or without that mid-morning snack for a week? Donations are whatever you can give, even if it is five cents, 10 cents or a quarter, it is better then what we started with," Friel said.

For all the people who are thinking about becoming involved in campus ministry Friel said, "Go for it, its fun, you get to help people, but you also get to know some on-campus people better too. You then have a great bond with your fellow workers."

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The residential halls on campus are currently having their second annual penny war, which will end on Dec. 1. points.

The jars are available at the front desks of each dormitory from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The houses are considered one unit as well as the apartment complex. Their jars will be in the RD's apartments, and anyone who wants to contribute can give their money to their RA.

Sophomore Michelle Murray, resident adviser in the New Residence Hall, said, "I'm really excited about penny wars and Xavier's going down."

Last year $600 was raised and given to Toys for Tots.

Each residence hall is in charge of promoting the penny war to the residents. All the RAs are in charge of advertising for it.

The point of the game is to get as many pennies in your jar as possible. Any nickels, dimes, quarters and dollar bills in jars subtract

The RAs and RDs have met and discussed the possible places where the money will go this year. Originally, they thought about adopting a family from Catholic Social Services, but they're going to go to St. Edmond's Home for Children and throw a holiday party for the kids instead. Most of the children are orphans or disabled. St. Edmond's is also run by Catholic Social Services.

"[The penny war] is a fun way to get everyone on campus involved and it's for a good cause, and Woodcrest is going to win."

Jessica Gentile, Junior RA in Woodcrest.

Sophomore Karen Bonin said, "I think the penny war is a good idea because it gets the whole campus involved while helping others at the same time."

SEM 300 takes learning beyond the·classroom

MARY ADAM STAFF WRITER

With the first semester winding down. students in the Seminar 300 classes have been really getting into their community service. SEM 300, a class usually taken in your jW1ior, but sometimes senior, year, requires a certain amount of community service. First you have choices to pick from. Then you pick three of those choices and you are given what is open.

The majority consensushas been that the community service is a great opportunity and the class is enjoyable. Senior Luke Stevenson bad SEM 300 last semester. Stevenson did bis community service at an elementary school in Upper Darby. He worked with first and second grade students that badbeen having trouble with math. "I loved it," Stevenson said. "It wasone of the best parts of last year for me. It was sa.JDQChfun, and also (CW8nting because I knew I helped kids do betterin school."

class work, but we worked a lot on their weaknesses too. It wasa great experience arid I would definitely do it again."

Kim Ciferni, junior, did her community service at Old Saint Joe's doing a care wall;-:' "It was surprising because these people were begging for food. They were standi!tg in the rain and freezing cold waiting for us to give them food. It was rewarding to know that we were giving food to people that really needed it."

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Senior, Scott Giblin, had a slightlY,different point of view. While he liked the course and felt good about doing community service, he found room for some improvement. Giblin. who did his community service at Saint Erancis Xavier Cabrini Home, said, "Well Rita Horning and Heather Tu watt to the same place and they got to actually communicate with the mms. Wewervtold we would help them out also, but all we did was rake leaves the wholetime, but we made the best ofit .. Giblin ad4cd...I liked the course, but I thinkit wvuldhM bea[-betterif • tM wmediic 88 meaoingfttf w-."

MELISSA DIPIETRANTONlO STAFF WRITER

Administrative offices need attitude upgrade

In the past year, we have watched businesses

First is the attitude and level of professionalism issues and class registration as much of a onefall because of poor management. Enron went exuded to stUdentsby office personnel. Generally, stop-shopping deal as they can. Between now and down for fudging paper work. Kmart failed to bank- and more often than not, the employees in the the time a breath of tresn air comes with the ruptcy because it couldn't keep up with the competition of Wal-Mart.

For Cabrini to remain competitive with other col' leges, the administration has to analyze and revamp 1he relationship between the Financial Aid offJCeand the Business office.

In response to past problems, Cabrini will be using the BaMer system at the start of next year. The newsystem will be a seamless central repository for aHstudent information. Providing the integration of admissions, records, billing and student information, the system will allow for simultaneous updates among the administrative offices.

Although the Banner system will eliminate the run-around for students and vastly improve data _ sharing between offices, two problems still need to be promptly addressed.

offices show little concern for students. Instead of making the calls to clear confusion, the people behind the desks tum their heads and send the students on their way. At best, they may give the student a note on a loose piece of paper to pass on to the next uninterested employee in another office.

Banner system, students will have registered for classes twice and handled countless issues with the offices. So, while the Banner system will work wonders next year, what does the college have planned to improve the situation this year?

Students should not have to be the fiber optics of the network connecting the administrative offices. It is not the responsibility of the students to ensure accurate communication and updates between the offices. While the upgrade to the Banner system is a huge step, an upgrade in the attitude and professionalism of administrative office employees will be a bigger step. not an exception. It is the job of the offices to help With the problems addressed and agreed on by students and it is time that they start doing that. the student body, will Cabrini rise to improve or Secondly, the administration has to devise a self-destruct fike the giants we watched fall this plan to make handling financial holds, business past year?

In a lot of ways, the Financial Aid and Business offices act as customer service for Cabrini students. When there is a problem, students go to the offices for advice and direction. But rarely is either offered. No business or organization can expect to stay prosperous while being run this way. Cabrini is

How do you feel about the communication between the -different offices on campus?

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"Eighty percent of success is showing up."

Woody Allen

"'Communication "I think they need "It isn't the greatcould be a lot to be in the same est, but I want to clearer to make building. Neither pay the right things more of them know tuition. I don't expedient for what is going on." want them messstudents." ing up more than they already do."

Ray Croce Angelina Wagner Jesse Gluckman

First-year Sophomore' • " Junior

"There is none. An example is the financial aid and business offices being in different buildings, and they hate each other."

Big-city natives downplay suburban college intellect

SHARVON MANAGING EDITOR

Just• once I wish I could be approached with the question "Where are you from?" Instead, I always get "What are you?"

I am an African-American born in Hawaii with an Irish first name and Lithuanian last name. So people tend to be a little confused with my ethnicity (as I sometimes am). I would be driving an Expedition right now if I had a quarter for every time I heard "You Puerto Rican. ain't you?," "You got Asian in you or something?," or, my all-time favorite, "You must be Filipino, or some s--- like that?"

Well the answer is none of the above. My decent includes African-American ( obviously), Native American, West Indian and Lithuanian. I bring this up because of the statements made in a perspective written by Rosie Gonzalez and Anne Marie White in the Nov. 7 issue of Loquitur.

Although the topic of their discussion was completely merited, I took offense to some of the comments made by the two. One of the quotes referenced in the article, "I hung with white people," were words uttered by me during a class discussion.

Out of context, this statement does sound as though I am "trying to make an excuse just to say that you do associate with people who are different from you," according to Rosie and Anne Marie. However, my choice for surrounding myself with those of another race had to do with personal, academic and social goals I shared with my "white" friends that I did not find with others at my high school.

I personally was able to distinguish that Rosie and Anne Marie were of Latino decent when I first met them. Also, being the progeny of a New Yorker, I was able to recognize the accents. However, I understand that many on this campus were not able to do so.

Rosie and Anne Marie complain that this campus does not embrace diversity, but is that not the point of asking "Where are

you from?" I see that question as a compliment; that someone would take enough interest to ask it in the first place. Delving into what your possible ethnic background may be, those who question are curious of your culture. You ask "Why does this intrigue our peers?" Intrigue is the first step in exploring things that are different; the beginning of the learning process to furthering our horizons.

Of course when you are in New York no one "questions why anyone else would sound different," because "different" is the norm in New York. Cabrini, however, is a predominately white, middle-toupper class • campus in a Philadelphia suburb. If it is not a Philly accent, then it will be questioned.

I agree with the statement that everything is always a "black and white" issue. This should no longer be, especially considering that Latinos have surpassed African-Americans as the largest minority in the United States. I also agree the many at Cabrini do live in a "bubble." However, I was very disturbed by the argument presented by Rosie and Anne

Marie to support this reasoning.

They claim that they "have a better understanding of Eastern customs," just because they are from New York. I realize that New York is a very culturally diverse city, which is easy to see (and sometimes smell) with just one trip to Penn Station. But they have 6asically made the assumption that "Cabrini people," who are not from New York, are clueless to world issues.

I understand that they have personal relationships with people who suffered such devastation. However, I do not see how this supports the argument of increasing diversity initiatives on campus.

Just because people do not have a first-hand account of a situation does not mean that it is beyond their comprehension, which is why Cabrini offers an array of courses with curriculum that discusses issues such as suffrage of third world country citizens or the practice of female circumcision. Also, one cannot assume that just because we are from the suburbs of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, etc., that

there are not some who may havehad first-hand accounts of such issues.

Through several courses I have taken with New Yorkers, I have gotten the impression that they feel they know more about the world, just because they are from New York. Although this is not an attitude I have encountered through personal discussions with Rosie and Anne Marie, I find it among several Cabrini students who originate from our neighbor to the north.

I could probably upgrade my Expedition to an Escalade for all the times someone in a class started their comment with "Well, I'm from New York so ," even when it is completely irrelevant to the topic. Maybe New Yorkers have created their own "bubble."

Although Cabrini could use improvement in the area of encouraging the sharing of different cultures, I have found my conversations at this college about ethnic, religious and social issues to be very enlightening and hope that those who shared in these conversations also feel the same.

A traffic accident waiting to happen

LAURENGATTO STAFFWRITER

Beep, Beep!

What the hell are you doing?

Beep, Beep!

Does this sound familiar to anyone?

I don't know about you, but I am tired of being the target for auto accidents.

It seems that just about everyday someone has to add a little bit of excitement to my life by trying to play bumper cars with me, except that l do not want to play.

Now, I cannot say that I am the perfect driver because I have had a few fender benders myself. However, there are more idiot drivers out there on the road that should have their licenses revoked.

I believe that I have this imaginary sign on my car that says "If you want to piss me off try and hit me." I cannot believe how many times a day I come close to being in accidents that are not my fault for once.

Don't you just love those people that decide they need to make a turn without warning you? I guess their car came without turn signals. Since they suddenly stop, you now need to brake fast so that

you do not rearend them, while also praying that the person behind you does not rearend you too.

How about those drivers that think they can beat you through the light? As you are driving, you see the offending vehicle stopped in the oncoming traffic waiting to make a turn. While you are traveling down the road knowing that you have the right of way they, without the slightest concern for proper driving etiquette and total disregard for the safety of all the vehicles on the road, dart across the intersection like they are on some police show. They create all of this drijmajust because they are

too impatient to follow the rules of the road and let you pass by first.

Speaking of drama, old people are the ones that create the most problems, but you have to love them. They either drive extremely slow or way too fast. They brake every five minutes before they get ready to make a tum that does not appear until l O miles down the road. They act like they are driving a boat and do not care who is in their way. For that matter most of them are so tiny that they cannot even see over the steering wheel.

Forget about parking. You might as well just take a nap because you are going to be

behind them for at least 20 minutes. I think that they should be retested for their license when they reach a certain age. There would definitely be less aggravation and less close call accidents. With all of this chaos on the road it is no wonder why there is so much road rage.

Even when you think you are safe you wind up behind, beside, or in front of some jerk. I have come to the conclusion that you do not have to watch out for yourself, but for the idiot driver that decides that you are going to be their target for the day. Watch out and do not forget to use your horn if you have to.

~.Unpacking a suitcasecampus

On Thursday, Oct. 24, Loquitur printed an article entitled, "Suitcase Campus Leaves Residents Lonely On Weekends." I would like to take this opportunity to respond to that article by informing the campus community on how you can get involved in assisting us with creating a new philosophy of co-curricular develppment. In addition, I would like to provide you with some information that may have been left out of the article regarding weekend programming at Cabrini College.

The article was correct, Cabrini College is growing. Every year many students, faculty, staff and community members are coming to campus because they see the endless possibilities and opportunities that are occurring. As a new administrator at Cabrini College, ~ne of the many reasons why I chose to work here was the opportunity for learning, development and growth. However, the ultimate reason is, "To assist the student body in their development." I want you to ask yourself why you really choose to come to Cabrini College?

"Change is the law of life and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the t:.future,"John F. Kennedy said. As we all know, transformation and change is apparent at our institution. Just look at the amount of change that has recently occurred at Cabrini College: new professional staff in the office of Student Development, new building facilities, new services and new educa-

tional and co-curricular programs. As a new administrator, I have listened to many students, faculty and staff on how Cabrini College was in the past and how discontented some individuals have been about many issues from programming, safety concerns, not enough common areas, lack of a student union building, etcetera. Well, we can't miss out on the future and the future is upon us. It is time to get involved.

In the last two months that I have been working here, I can truly say, if the institution wants to move away from a suitcase college environment, then we all must work together in order to change the direction of programming at our institution. More importantly, we need the student body, more than ever before, to lead this charge and become our leaders of tomorrow advocating creativity, open mindedness, innovation and becoming more actively involved. To achieve this goal is not a simple task. One particular office, person, student organization, student leader or even an increase in financial funding to provide activities on weekends will not resolve this issue. It is up to you, all cavalier students, faculty, staff and alumni. This is a matter of quality versus quantity programming. This is a matter of developing leadership opportunities for our students within student organizations, college task forces, committee meetings, etc. I believe, if students create opportunities to bring quality events to Cabrini on the

weekends, then more students will eventually involve themselves with either attending or coordinating the event. More programming is not necessarily better. Rather programs and events that have a significant impact on students will build a foundation for creating a philosophy of quality programming.

Since I have arrived at Cabrini College, concerns regarding weekend programming have been mentioned at all levels at our institution. However, according to the Oct. 24 article, our students, which are our most important people, believe there isn't any effort made to accommodate people staying on the weekend. I find this statement a bit untrue. I believe students when they say we need more quality events and better means of communicating these events on campus, but I don't necessary believe there has been no effort on behalf of the administration and student organizations to keep students here on the weekends. I believe that students choose to leave on. the weekends because they are working hard to pay for their college tuition, visiting their family members, or are not used to the new change of having some activities planned on the weekends. Furthermore, I think the issue may even be larger. Students may not know how to get involved with Cabrini.

I can tell you that we have been creating assessments within the office of Student Activities and administering them. Even the stu-

dent run Campus Activities and Programming Board is beginning to assess programs, events and actually re-structure their organization, too. These are just a few students that are willing to make a difference and impact this institution. How are you involved on campus with student organizations, leadership development, programming, advising, etc? What were you doing while all these events were going on at campus? I am not advocating that studying for classes and academics is not a priority, it is and should be your number one priority. I am only addressing the issue at hand - the suitcase college image.

Andy Warhol once said, "They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." Problems get solved when individuals get involved. If we want things to change on campus, such as weekend activities and the idea of students being more actively involved on campus, then we need to practice a new philosophy where we all understand that we are all equal partners in constructing a better Cabrini collegiate environment.

When you get involved with your institution extraordinary v1s10ns are developed. Furthermore, research has shown that the more involved you are the better your grades will be (Alexander Astin's involvement theory). Well, I want to assist our institution to become more vision-

ary by creating a collegiate environment that coordinates quality activities where students are able to take ownership in the planning process: Where students are able to enhance their value system, develop skills and make ethical and moral decisions that impact their peers and the community; Where students are able to leave their legacy and come back as alum and say, "hey I was part of that," or "I was the one who started that."

I commend the newspaper for bringing this issue to light. However, I would advise that students involve their Student Government Assosiation with issues on campus. This issue needs to be addressed and there is much more work that needs to be done. We have talked the talk. Now it is time to walk the walk by getting involved.

Here is one of many chances to make a difference on campus. I would like to invite Kelly Finlan, and the other students quoted in the newspaper article of Oct. 24, and any other students who would like to get involved to attend a pizza and wings brainstorming session scheduled for Monday, Dec. 2, at 5 p.m., until 6:30 p.m., at the New Residence Hall fourth floor lounge. Please call the office of Student Activities at extension 8407 in advance to RSVP. I look forward to working with you on this endeavor.

Jason Bozzone student activities

Women's soccer team turns around season with end of season win against Cedar Crest

KENDALL NElL STAFF WRITER

The women's soccer team finished its season on Saturday, Nov. 2 with a 4-2 win against Cedar Crest. The Lady Cavs finished sixth in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference with a conference record of 4-6 and an overall record of6-l.4.

Junior Liz Graham said that going into the game, the team was excited. "We all wanted to win really bad. Our goal was to score a lot so that the starters would come out of the game. But, to go out with a win meant everything to our team," Graham said.

The first goal was scored by freshman Mary Remoli. "One of the best plays of the game was Angie Mourer's goal off of Kristen Luft's assist;' Graham said.

The Lady Cavs held nothing back throughout the game. "I

could say that we were pretty confident that we could beat Cedar Crest," Heather St. Amour, a sophomore, said. "We came out with a lot of energy and had fun,

finally found the heart and learned how to finish a game. We scored goals, something we hadn't done all season. Most of all, we had fun and enjoyed playing. That's when we play best," Graham said.

Liz Graham

but at the same time, we worked hard"

After losing the first seven games, the Lady Cavs managed to bounce back with a win against Bryn Mawr College. "The big change came when we realized how good we really were. We

Freshman Krista Fetsick did not see as much playing time in the last game of the season because she was sick. However, she was just as excited for thel game as the rest of her team. "It was our last game so everyone wanted to end the season with a win and it was Luft's last game so it was nice to win it for her," said Fetsick.

With the season now over, most of the women are looking back on the season with only good memories. "Overall we really just wanted to finish the season with a win. We all love playing together and are sad that it's over, but can't wait till next year," Graham said.

''The big change came when we realizedhow good we reallywere."

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lntramurals take over Dixon Center

ROSIE GONZALEZ STAFF WRITER

Five on five intramural basketball has taken off at the Dixon Center. Games are played twice a week starting at 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. Each game runs for two 15minute halves.

Kate Corcoran, facilities director at the Dixon Center said, "In the course of the season, everyone plays each other once, then we have playoffs."

Since two or three games are played in one night, the court is split into two sections. Multiple teams can play at once, and players may have the opportunity to get in shape for their challengers. •

Corcoran said, "All teams and players are required to come. If they don't show up, then they have to forfeit."

There are eight teams in the league and approximately 60 male

players in all. The teams are the Scrappers, the Nice Guys, the Angry Beavers, Team Magnum, Birdmen, The Franchise, No Name, and The Rock.

Sophomore Brian Ginter, of the Angry Beavers, said, "Intramurals keeps you in shape. I just play for fun."

The Angry Beavers were last year's champions and they would like to repeat. Ginter said, "We're back and we're angry. We want to win again."

All of the players who are signed up to play in the intramurals are non-basketball players. Corcoran said, "It would be an unfair advantage if basketball players play. No basketball players are allowed in this league."

Lauren Budweg, a freshman, women's basketball player said, "I think the basketball players would domirrate the league."

Basketball players are valuable

Field Hockey team s~ffers playoff loss, stays positive

M"TONIO MASONE STAFF WRITER

The final game of the Lady Cavs' post-season came in the form of a 6-1 loss to College of Misericordia on Saturday Nov. 2.

The game was close up to its midpoint. Misericordia scored its ,_,,. first goal four minutes into the game. Cabrini answered baek with a goal only seven minutes later scored by sophomore right halfback Julie Smith. The first half ended with Misericordia up by one goal.

Senior left inner, and tri-captain of the squad, Megan Chipman said; "It was a great first half, we played so well. As the second half started it seemed ,._ we all went our separate ways and stopped playing as a team."

In the second half, Misericordia freshman Kim Daniel scored two goals in two minutes, giving them a 4-1 lead. "After they scored their fourth goal, coach called a time out intending to motivate us," Chipman said. Following the

to the school teams and they could also get injured having a meaningless game of fun. Budweg said, "Plus a basketball player could get injured playing in intramurals and that could hurt the school's team, which is who he or she is really playing for."

There.were no women involved in intramural basketball. Corcoran said, "We ran the intramurals for both. It was marketed towards everybody. Only men came out. There was probably no interest on the women's part."

Budweg said, "I actually heard that some girls signed up, but not enough for a league. But if Kate [Corcoran] said that no one has interest, then she is right."

The intramural basketball league offers students a chance to come out to enjoy themselves and have a friendly game of basketball. There are no hard feelings in intramurals, just plain old fun.

Men's soccer team misses shot at championship with loss to Arcadia

time out, Misericordia scored their final two goals in the remaining minute of play.

Smith said, "Not once during the game did anyone give up, but it was noticeable that as they were scoring, our momentum was lost." The team feels it was a hard fought game although they agree that the scoreboard does not reflect that.

Junior mid-fielder, Jody Sodano said, "They scored most of their goals on fast breaks, and their second to last goal was on a penalty.shot."

The Lady Cavs have a very positive outlook on next year. The team is graduating two seniors and returns nine out of 11 starters.

Smith said, "We could not have had better leadership from our two senior captains, Megan Chipman and Colleen Connor. We all started the season off slow, but they were there to pick things up. And our freshmen girls are great. They have such tremendous talent and bring so much to the table."

The men's soccer team ended its season in a five penalty shootout against Arcadia in the semi-final PAC playoff game on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

LAUREN MINEO STAFF WRITER

The fate of the men's soccer season flashed before its eyes when it came down to a shootout between Arcadia University and Cabrini College in the semi-finals game of the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference playoffs on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Cabrini's season and chance for the PAC championship ended abruptly when the team missed two of its five penalty shots.

To make it to this spot in the semi-finals, Cabrini beat Gwynedd-Mercy College in the previous game. Chris Roach, assisted by T.J. Dougherty, scored the first goal. The second goal came from Sean Dugan, assisted by Anthony Pepe, to win the game in overtime, 2-1. Sophomore goalie, Brad Rink, said, "It was a big win for the team and it got us ready for the playoffs. It's always good to head into the playoffs with a win."

In order to play in the semifinals, Cabrini had to win the remainder of its PAC Tournament games because they lost to Arcadia, Eastern University, and College Misericordia in the regular season. If they wanted at least

"[Arcadia] came out strong in the second half to tie I -1," sophomore forward, Dougherty, said. The remainder of the second half amounted in no goals for either team. After holding off Arcadia for two 10-minute overtimes, the game went to penalty kicks. Missing two of its five, Cabrini lost the game to Arcadia. "We almost won," Dougherty said. "We played our best game of the year," Rink said. "We had lost to them 4-1 during the season so .to take them into a shootout shows how hard we played."

"It was a highly emotional game because of the seniors," Rink said. "We're losing eight, so everyone will have to step up next year."

the fourth seed, they had to beat Gwynedd-Mercy. They accomplished this and took on first-seeded Arcadia University.

In the first half, Dugan scored, with an assist by Dougherty.

The Cavs would have gone to take on Misericordia after its win over Eastern, also in penalty kicks. However, it is Arcadia to play Misericordia for the PAC Tournament championship.

Seniors J~son Rotella, Chris Warner and Marc Iacono take part in the men's basketball intramurals at the Dixon Center.

"It was a big win for the team and it got us ready for the playoffs. It's always good to head into the playoffs with a win."

Brad Rink

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