March 20, 2003 issue 19 Loquitur

Threat leads to Xavier evacuation

CATHARINE HERNSON PERSPECTIVESEDITOR

Late Saturday morning, March 15, a resident assistant in Xavier Hall received a voice-mail threat. The threat was made by what seemed to be a computerized female voice stating, "You all better clear out of the building and maybe even off campus by I :40 p.m. This may solve your damn hate crime."

Shortly after I 0:30 a.m., when the threat was received the RA called the on-duty Resident Director, Tricia Arnold, and the building RD, Mike Quickel. Dr. Richard Neville. vice president of Student Development was also called and he came to campus to assess the situation along with Charlie Shaffner, director of Public Safety.

Shaffner, who has 30 years of experience as a police officer, headed the discussion on the next step the school should take. Shaffner, a former police officer, decided that a thorough search of the building by the staff on hand would be sufficient before evacuating the building. Cabrini officials, based on what police would have done in the same situation, made the decision to evacuate. Since the threat was non-specific the staff on hand did not feel that it was necessary to call in the police right away. They would, however, have been called should something suspicious been found. A fire alarm was pulled before the time the threat was mentioned to evacuate the building.

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Bush prepares nation for war

On Monday, March 17, President Bush addressed the nation with his final decision on the "events in Iraq."

The solemn address gave Saddam Hussein 48 hours to leave Iraq. "Failure to do so will result in military conflict commenced at a time of our choosing," Bush said.

Bush reassured the Iraqi people that the United States and its friends will work to build Iraq into a nation that is "prosperous and free."

Hours later, Hussein denied the ultimatum, declaring that Iraq is prepared for war.

Now, United States and allied soldiers are in position to invade Iraq on Bush's order.

The national threat level for a terrorist attack has been raised to High risk, or Level Orange.

Index of Loquitur ,var coverage

• Student views on action, page 2

• Columnist discusses Middle East and United States conflict, page 2

• Student feelings on war, page 3

• Protesting war in the '70s, page 5

• 'Rally for America' in Valley Forge, page 5

CATHAAJNEHERNSONIPER9'ECTIVE5EDITOR

Students evacuating Xavier after Public Safety was notified of a computerized voice-mail threat received by a Resident Assistant.

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President Bush during a White House meeting on Monday, March 17. Bush met with Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), and Dennis Hastert (R-IL) on the possibilities of war in Iraq.

Journalist explains conflict with Iraq

What is

your

view concerning the .Anierican niilitary action

in Iraq?

"Personally. I believe the US should mind the their own business. However Saddam wants to treat his people, is his own business."

Jeffery Outterbridge freshman

''Even with all the people that protested against the war, you should support the military because they're risking their lives for our benefit.''

Danelle Kreisser Sophomore

KELLY FINLAN ASST. NEWS EDITOR

Trudy Rubin, a columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer, spoke not about the potential war in Iraq or the conflict that exists between the United States and the Middle East, but the imminent war, the war that will, without a doubt in her mind, be a very real part of all of our lives in a matter of weeks if not days.

"It's not a question of war and peace," she said. She believes Saddam Hussein is a risk to the Middle East, but she questions the immediate danger to the United States. "He probably wouldn't risk attacking the US," she said.

Hussein's rule is worse than that under the Soviet state, she said. Under Saddam's jurisdiction, those not complying with the desires of the dictator are tortured, often for decades at a time, are families are punished as well. A doctor with whom Rubin was acquainted with was imprisoned and tortured for l 2 years for refusing to build weapons of mass destruction before he was smuggled out.

"Twelve years of letting Saddam do what he wants is enough. I don't want war, but I don't knowhow else to solve it."

Liz Ritter Sophomore

"My feelings are like it or not, it's going to happen.We haveto support our military. I believe it's our right Bush as leaderdoes whathe says and that's a goodquality."

WillHarmon Sophomore

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His megalomania abounds in the Middle East. Shared oil fields caused the Iraqi military to invade neighboring Kuwait. After their submission of the fields in question, Hussein refused to leave Kuwaiti territory, leading to the Gulf War. He destroys his own people. Five thousand were killed by mustard gas. Thousands died as they fled the pursuit of the Iraqi army.

The only concrete evidence presented that would support the Bush Administration's theory regarding the direct risk to the Unites States was the fact that he has allowed the harboring of radical fundamentalist Muslim groups, not unlike al Qaeda, in the small villages in the mountains of Iraq. So far, she said, "Saddam is not helping al Qaeda."

Rubin also questioned the support the United States will find once in Iraq. When the Shiite Muslims rose up against the Iraqi

military during the Gulf War (as a result of U.S. pressure), they were slaughtered. The American military did nothing to defend them.

In the mean time, the sanctions initiated by the Clinton administration are failing. The Iraqi budget, the living stipend the United Nations doles out to Iraq from the proceeds of their oil production, is not going toward the food and medicine the people so desperately need. The United Nations inspections the plan of containment required were not, and had not, been carried for quite some time, and as a result, Hussein's activities became increasingly questionable. Moreover, if the inspectors find that there are not weapons of mass destruction within the Iraqi borders, all sanctions would be removed as well as the patrol of the no-fly zone, leaving Hussein to do whatever he wants within his own borders.

"War is a mistake,'' Rubin said. If the United States, as a part of the UnitedNations,hadfollowed

the plan for containment, "branning Saddam an outlaw," then war may have been avoided, but this would be a permanent solution. It would take the efforts of all U.N. affiliates, and they are not willing to comply. The rift between the U.S. and other U.N. nations is growing and will continue to grow due to its behavior toward its allies and the alienation thereof, she said.

In closing, Rubin posed the question, "What will happen after the war?" Those most vehemently in favor of war are those who believe that a long-tern occupation of Iraq is unnecessary, that postwar Iraq can be modeled after post-WWII France. But there is no one to rule, she said. And what's worse is the fact that the Muslims in Turkey may want to unite with those in northern Turkey.

"It is over our heads," she said. "What happens after war is alienation."

KATIERBNG/PHOTOEDITOR Trudy Rubin addresses a packed Widener Lecture Hall about the possibility of a war with Iraq. Rubin is a columnist with the Philadelphia Inquirer, and was the guest of the Pre-Law Club.

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Safety response feehngs about war

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After the evacuation, the officials sean;:hedthe building in open and locked areas. Finding nothing out of the ordinary, the students were allowed back into the building at 2 p.m. Shaffner had extra Public Safety officials on patrol in Xavier. Students bags would be subject to search for the rest of the weekend and students were given the option of staying elsewhere on campus if they felt unsafe.

Later in the day rumors started circulating about the severity of the threat, and many students complained about the lack of a police presence during the incident.

Shaffner defended the stance, he has taught police officers to make the same decisions at the police academy where he teaches.

Early Sunday morning at approximately 1:30 a.m., a student reported a burning smell to Quickel. The smell was identified as having come from the elevator mechanical room. When Quickel opened the room they found a smoldering piece of cardboard.

The Public Safety officer on duty in the building was notified and he opened a custodial closet and got a wet mop to tamp out the cardboard.

The situation was disarmed before the smoke detectors sensed the smoke and the fire alann went off, which is why the fire department was not called.

The school feels comfortable with the decisions it made based on the personnel present at the situation.

Shaffner stated, "If I had to do it over, I think I would have done everything the same way."

LAUREN GATTO ASST. FEATURESEDITOR

With so many unanswered questions and the shaky state of the country, many students find themselves tom between pro- and anti-war feelings.

Many are in fear of what may lie ahead for the economy and for the American people. Protests against the pending war have filtered throughout the country, while those who are supporting it are fighting back. Among these American people are students who are struggling being pro- or antiwar. "I'm not totally against war, but I am not for it either. I wish war wasn't necessary, however it looks like there are few options left," junior Patrick Kelly said. "Peacefully asking to come in and check things out hasn't worked."

Sophomore political science major Meg Mirzoeff said, "We've

tried everything from peace talks to treaties and they aren't working. War seems like the only answer."

On the other hand, senior Kat Pirrone said, "I don't feel that war is necessary, but some action needs to be taken."

"I know a lot of young people are against the war, but I think that most of them are unaware of the ramifications," sophomore Zak Hamid said. "War is a harsh reality and nobody likes it, but sometimes it has to be done."

America's patriotism was tested on Sept. 11, 200 I, as it became the foundation for the intolerance of terrorism. "It all just started to snowball from that point. Our freedom was taken away that day," Mirzoeff said.

Many students feel that it is time that action is taken, however, they are opposed to the amount of casualties that will be the end result when the fighting has

stopped. "I think this war will only bring more pain and damage," sophomore Terisita Cruz said.

Students will be affected by this war whether it is direct or indirect. "I think students will play a big role in the war," Cruz said. However, junior Matthew Comely said, "I'm not sure that there will be any major affects on students. As with the Gulf war, it was a 'video war' where most of America just watched and were not affected directly." To sum up the responses that most students gave when asked how they felt about the war, no one said it better then sophomore Melissa Mesete, "It scares me."

"I believe its our President finishing his fathers war," sophomore Mike Sofia said.

"Saddam should have been taken care of a long time ago," Comely said.

Campus community searches for diversity initiatives at student-organized forum

SHARVON URBANNAVAGE & ANNE MARIEWHITE MANAGING & ASST. MA:-lAGING EDITORS

Questions of what can be done next to help the campus community move on from the hate-speech incident in Xavier Hall on Friday, Peb. 7, was the focus of the "Moving Away from Hate and Fear" forum held on Monday, March 17, in the Grace Hall boardroom.

Senior Geronna Lewis approached Myrna Grandgenett, special assistant to the President for mission integration, and Shirley Dixon, coordinator of diversity initiatives, after experiencing personal frustration with a prior forum addressing this issue that was held on Tuesday, March 11 in the Xavier Hall Great Room.

"Personally, I left it up to Cabrini to handle the situation and was disappointed by the forum," Lewis said.

With the support of Grandgenett and Dixon, Lewis, who is also the president of the Ethnic Student Alliance, organized this forwn to continue the conversation regarding the hate speech incident.

"We're here to respect each others opinions and not to judge others," Lewis said, laying down some ground rules for the forum. "Just speak your truth, because that's what we ·re about," Grandgenett added.

Once Dr.. Christine Lysionek,

vice president of student development, reiterated the details of the hate speech incident, the microphone was opened up to student comments in order to address the issues of their concern.

Students immediately began to question the coverage of the incident by the media, which included Loquitur and the Philadelphia Inquirer. Speculation also arose that Mike Quickel, resident director of Xavier, allegedly told residents of Xavier not to let word of the incident leave Xavier walls or Cabrini's campus, for Public Relation reasons.

Questions about the Jack of police involvement also sparked debate within the boardroom.

"Once the police are called, the situation is then out of [Cabrini's] control," President Antoinette Iadarola said.

Junior Jesse Gluckman immediately responded to the President's comment. "Where does Cabrini get off making their own laws about when it comes to calling the cops?"

Rachel Slaughter, writing center specialist, originally introduced this topic into the conversation. "There are things you can do in your community when these types of things occur. Call the cops, talk to people in charge, look at the history," Slaughter said. She continued to explain that examining the history at Cabrini when dealing with similar incidents would help the current generation

understand how to approach the issue so that a solution can be found and preventative measures can be developed.

A consensus of fear is growing among the campus community, according to those in attendance at the forum. Concern was generated • about those involved with the hate speech incident going unpunished or not being properly prosecuted for their actions. "Kicking people off campus will not solve this problem on the campus. We need to fix the diversity on the campus, period," freshman Jenna Mayo said.

Many also appear to fear the possibility of a physical attack on a student, since the corrupt behavior on campus seems to be increasing with time. "Steps being taken to protect [the offenders] are making others feel unsafe," senior Alyson Caro said.

Dr. Harold William Halbert, English and communications professor, questioned Cabrini students' "playground code of ethics." Many are reluctant to report their peers when they know the identities of those involved. "This is not a narc situation," Halbert said.

Students, as well as faculty and staff, presented possible solutions to improve the diversity and race relations at Cabrini. Suggestions ranged from forwns about the Civil Rights Movement or the Holocaust, to developing a student organization that will focus on

addressing such topics and involving the campus in progressing towards diversity initiatives. Ideas such as these are a result of the seemingly lack of affect on some students and the feeling of powerlessness by some minorities, according to students at the forum.

"On behalf of all those that were affected, I want to apologize for the actions that were committed in Xavier. I am really sorry it had to happen," sophomore Michelle Ward said. "We should start respecting others that are different from us."

The forum concluded with a speech made by Iadarola, in which she expressed her pride in the I I percent increase of minority enrollment within the past six years. Grandgenett then invited

people to sign up for a committee that would work towards alleviating the current problem and brainstorming ways that the campus can become more diversified Another forum, sponsored by the history and political science department, addressing the history of hate symbols is scheduled for Thursday, March 20 at 12:30 p.m., in the Grace Hall boardroom. However, following this announcement, a student made a final complaint about the scheduling of such forums, which conflict with students' class schedules. It was suggested that those who organize these events should put forth an effort to work around persons who show interest in these types of affairs.

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CATHARINEHERNSON/PERSPECTIVESEDllOR

Senior Geronna Lewis, Ethic Student Alliance president, left, and senior Bern Hazel, president of Student Government Association, introducing the program.

Protesting war at Kent State

KENDALL NEIL ASST. A&E EDITOR

It was the day the war came home. On May 4, 1970, at Kent State University in Ohio, 4 students met their fate as they protested the war in Vietnam. "The times were different because of the draft," Cathy Yungmann, department of English/communication, said. Yungmann was a freshman· at Kent State when the killings took place, "every area had a draft board and they had a quota of so many young men that they had to draft. But as long as you were a student, you had an automatic exemption from the draft. The students were afraid that if President Nixon stretched the war to Cambodia, they would need more bodies to send over, meaning more body bags would be coming back."

"Because the news was very controlled during the time of the war, teachers would hold teachins," Yungmann said, "the faculty would come in and teach about the war and talk to the students about \Vhat was going on."' Students became so heated about the war that they started protests and somebody even took it so far as to set fire to an ROTC shack that was located on the center of campus. The rowdiness started to get out of hand and the governor called the

National Guard to come take con- the hill. "Remember a lot of these trol of the campus; the president of the university wasn't even in town but because the school was a state school, the control was returned to the state. "Tanks just started rolling onto campus; it was unbelievable. Arm guards were at every single building as students were trying to go to class and it was midterm week," Yungmann said.

A dusk to dawn curfew was set in place and a violation of the curfew would result in being arrested. Groups of more than four students were considered an illegal assembly. Because martial law was declared, any law c·ouldbe made up and enforced, no questions asked. Groups of more then five people were considered an illegal assembly. "We couldn't sleep, we couldn't do anything. These troops were all over and some of them were our age. It was going to explode,'"Yungmann said.

The students decided that they had enough and decided to protest the martial law and the war. The students lined up at the top of a hill in front of a building towards the center of campus and the National Guard lined up at the bottom of the hill. After telling the students to disperse, the National Guard began lobbing tear gas towards the students. The students then would throw them back down

soldiers were young kids facing young kids," Yungmann said, "somebody said that they heard a shot so the guardsmen knelt down and started shooting at the students. An honor student lived in my dorm and she was walking to class with an armful of books far away from where things were going on. She was shot in the back and killed. They weren't shooting at kids on the hill; they were just shooting."

During the shootings, Yungmann was at the radio station who was broadcasting the protest live. "Everyone ran back to their dorms. I didn't go back right away. Eventually, word came that we had to go back to our dorms. I walked across this campus alone; there were no other people at all. I was terrified, it was so scary," Yungmann said. Shortly after that, the announcement came that campus would be closed and everyone had to leave. However, they weren't letting anyone come on campus to pick up the students.

"My mom got close to the exit where the campus was to come pick me up, but the National Guard turned her away," Yungmann said.

Because Kent State was so large, they had their own bus system. In order for the students to get off campus, the student drivers

took charge and put signs in the windows and drove around campus. "If a bus came by that was going to a place you could go, you got on. We had to leave. I grabbed a tiny bag and got on a bus. The student drivers knew what they had to do. The closest city to me was Cleveland. I got to a phone and called my mom and she came to get me."

Students weren't allowed on campus for weeks until a letter was sent around allowing students a narrow time slot for them to come and retrieve their belongings. A jeep escort with armed guards took the students to their

dorm. Teachers sent letters home and gave the students the option to finish out the course by mail or take their midterm grade as their final grade. "In most of my classes, I finished by mail," Yungmann said.

Times have changed since the Kent State ,murders, but we are found in a similar situation where war is again knocking on our door. Here at Cabrini College it is possible to get involved in different protests and activism through the Wolfington Center. For more information on how to get involved in any upcoming activities, call Mary Lavar at extension

Thousands rally in Valley Forge

LE ..\c',NE PANTO:-.E

NEWS EDITOR

The roads along Route 23 from Valley Forge Park to the G-Lodge Restaurant in Phoenixville were lined with cars and pedestrians trying to make their way to Freedoms Foundation in Valley Forge for a Rally for America.

The Pro-America Rally was organized to make sure that the troops know America is supporting them, the President and his administration. Cindie Tinsman, West Chester resident, felt strongly about corning to Valley Forge to show her patriotic spirit for the military and the families of its

members. "We don't want another Vietnam to happen. We want the troops to know we 're behind them."

Philadelphia radio personality, Glenn Beck of AM 1210 organized the rally that attracted a crowd of more than 10,000. Among the activities of the day, wb.ich began officially at I p.m., was a very encouraging speech given by a decorated war hero, according to Albert Theriault of Collegeville.

People varied in age, from elders to families with children in strollers to college students, most corning out because they wanted to show their support for the

American troops sent overseas.

Part of the huge crowd rallying at the Freedoms Foundation drifted to an area that they referred to as the "overflow" area, in front of the American Baptist Churches and the Valley Forge Business Center in Valley Forge. The atmosphere of this smaller crowd was just as passionate as they gravitated toward the road and fed off of the energy from the beeping and yelling cars as they drove past and showed their support.

"We are having a great time," Eastern University alums Stephen and Sarah Crouth of New York said. "Everyone is very enthusiastic and we are getting a great

reception from the traffic; they are honking and giving us the thumbs up sign."

Corrin Runchka, a member of the Army Reserves, was in attendance to show her support for her fellow troops members.

"It is very exciting to be here. Some guy shook my hand and thanked me [for being a part of the Army Reserves]," she said. However, the most important reason that Runchka was rallying is because "the troops need to see positiviness so they do a better job while they are over there."

According to Liz and Bill Brown of New Jersey, there was great morale throughout the day

and "It doesn't get any better than this."

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A Kent State student reacts to the slaying of a college peer during an on-campus Vietnam protest in May of 1970.

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Stephen and Sarah Crouth, Eastern alums, showed their support with a sign.

arts & Entertain_ment

Students seek stardom through 'Cabrini Idol'

JANA FAGOTTI ASST. NEWS EDITOR

Step back, Kelly Clarkson, here comes Cabrini Idol. On Friday, March 21, the Residence Hall Association, in collaboration with 89.I FM, The Burn, will present Cabrini Idol. The competition presents the talents of Cabrini students as they sing their way through one preliminary round, held at 4 p.m. in the Widener Center Lecture Hall, and three rounds of competition, beginning at 8 p.m. in the Widener Center Food Cou~, before the audience selects who will be the first Cabrini Idol.

Based on the FOX hit American Idol, Cabrini Idol is guaranteed to be "a stress-free and enjoyable activity for students and their families," said Robin Cook, a freshman RHA representative of Xavier Hall.

Official Cabrini Idol sign-ups were held on Monday, March 17, and Tuesday, March 18, in the fourth-floor lounge of the New Residence Hall. There, interested students were given an outline of the night's events as well as a list of rules and regulations for the competition.

On Friday, 15 competitors will perform up to one-minute of a song of their choice that they feel best demonstrates their vocal ability in a preliminary round.

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Eliminations will take place and the remaining contests will advance to the 8 p.m. competition.

RHA President, Kevin Quaglia, RHA assembly member and House Two representative, Shannon Carroll, and RHA assembly member and Woodcrest representative, Jacquelyn Flick, will host Cabrini Idol. Contestants will be singing a different song in each round complete with musical accompaniment.

Andrea Manieri, Class of '01 and dance team co-coach, and Dr. Jolyon Girard, history and political science professor will judge rounds one and two of the Cabrini Idol competition, complete with judges commentary after each performance. The third judge will be announced the night of the competition. The judges' scores for each competitor will determine if they are eliminated or continue on in the competition. The audience will vote on the performance of each contestant in the final round and the first Cabrini Idol will be determined.

"This is not a popularity contest. You can see that by the wide variety of competitors. It's all in good fun," said Carroll.

The Cabrini Idol competition is open to all Cabrini College students, staff, faculty and administration and their families. Admission is free but, student I.D. is required.

CABRINI IDOL CONTESTANTS

JoneetaByrd

ColleenBowman

Maria Chambers

JenniferCulligan

T.J. Dougherty

Alexis Figueras

MarianGibftied

Mary Hazel

CatharineRemson

KharismaMcllwaine

Megan Mirzoeff

KellAnnMulhem

Megan Ondik

ChristineRemley

Jeff Sy

First there was Atari introducing us to video games. Later came Nintendo, Sega, Playstation, X-Boxand a slew of other onsole game systems. Now the newest trend in video games is online gaming, With a computer in almost every home, coupled with high prices for console games and mo.re titles being released to an online market, one cannot help but wonder if console gaming is on its way out.

The question remains - is online gaming that much better than console gaming? Online gaming offers a broad arrayof ad~tages that a console system simply cannot match. Internet games such as "Everquest;' "Diablo" and "RagnoarlcOnline" allow players to enter games with multiple users,create more than one playable eharacter and customize that character. Users can also trade with other players for items. In addition to storyline, graphics and playability online games make it possible for friendships to be developed, as well as entire communities.

"I like computer games better because I find the controls easier to use:' sophomore Oreg Kerr said. "Computer games definitely offer better quality. The graphics are always being enhanced because of graphic cards and

GooGL.ettw.E ~· originalPlaystadoo.unlikethe PlaystatJon 2. did not haw thecapabtlitiesto Qke pnlng to the lntemet. computer upgrades."

Despite the obviousbenefits of online gaming, there are drawbacks_ Mike Connors, sophomore, does not like online gaming. ..l don't know, I think my computeris pretty stow." As this statement points out, not everyone posses a computer capable of running graphically intensive games. People with older computers often face the problem of a system that cannotnm the games they wish to play. With Sony's Playstation 2 and Microsoft's XBo,c bothpriced at two hundred dollars, a console system is a more affordable and practical solution for these people.

Squaresoft, a video game company that bas produced such popular titles as the "Final Fantasy" series, and most recently, "Kingdom Hearts" found their

rumventure into the online gaming market disappointing. Tbeit first online gaming release, "Final Fantasy XI,'' bas fallen just short of success. The game. which does charge a monthly subscription fee and requires an external hard drive be purchased, bas reached 120,000 subscribers in Japan out of the 170,000 copies of the game that were sold. The predicted nwnber of sales was 200,000, and the game's future in the United States is uncertain.

While online games have not completely cornered the gaming market yet, their popularity is growing. Though some companies such as Sqauresoft may be struggling with their first test in the waters of online gaming, it is not slowing them down, or stopping other companies from jumping in right along with them. Squaresoft is planning another "more lighthearted" online game to be released in late 2004. Sony has put out an adapter for the Playstation 2, allowing it to connect to the Internet for games such as "'I\visted Metal Black: Online" and "SOCOM: U.S. Navy Seals,'' and most recently a console adaptation of "Everquest."

Though not dead yet, console systems are both evolving, as to allow them to enter the online market, and facing competition ftom online games, which allow, for a new level of gaming interaction.

Microsoft's ~Box w;u releasedseveral ago andwas one of the first consoles on the market to allowOIi onlinewleo gaming.

Buy a CD; plant a tree

PAULWILLIAMS WEB/COPYEDITOR

The next time that you buy a CD you could be buying a CD with more than just track names and lyrics on the inside cover; it could also contain a carbon neutral logo.

A United Kingdom business called Future Forests combats global warming through neutralizing the amount of carbon in everyday products.

Carbon neutral, according to the Future Forests website, "is the point at which the amount of carbon dioxide produced by a manufacturing process is equal to the amount being removed. "For example, the Foo Fighters new CD titled, 'One by One' is a carbon neutral CD. The band is planting enough trees in the Tensas River forest and wildlife reserve in Louisiana to reabsorb the carbon dioxide from their CD over their lifetime." "One by One" was the first CD by a band in the U.S. to be carbon neutral. Other artists who are involved with Future Forests include Coldplay, Feeder, David Gray, and Pink Floyd.

Heather St. Amour, a sophomore biology pre-med and prephysical therapy major said, "It won't solve everything with global warming but it will help a little bit. Carbon is not the only factor in global warming."

Future Forests began combating global wanning by planting trees, but they are not just limited

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to planting trees, or to just neutralizing the amount of carbon produced by ·ens. The ambition, according to the business' website, "is to help get us all to a world where businesses, cars and planes are as benign as trees and cities are benign as forests, which involves anything from hydrogenfueled cars to solar heating."

The future forests website is full of information about everyday things that people can do to combat global warming. "Did you know that 95 percent of the energy used by the United Kingdom's mobile phone chargers is wasted energy? Only five percent is actually used to charge phones, the rest is used when the charger is plugged into the wall but not switched off at the socket."

The creators of Future Forests are Dan Morrell and Sue Welland. Morrell had worked in the music industry as well as in advertising. He immediately had clients from companies like "Uni.versa!, Sony and Warner Brothers," the Future Forests website explained. "Sue was involved with integrated marketing communication, global marketing and global marketing."

Kelly Lohr, a junior secondary education major with a major in English, said, "Most people I know would never think of energy being wasted by cell phones being plugged in, or planting trees to make up for wasted energy. It seems so crazy, but it sounds like a good idea."

AMANDASNOW STAFFWRITER

More and more people are coming of age and growing up with "Harry Potter:• according to freshmen Wayne MacDowell, A little boy developing rapidly in a fantasy world, created by J.K. Rowling, Potter. has captured the interest of more than just that of a child.

"I love a good fantasy tale because I think it is good to keep our imagination alive," junior Haven McMickle said. ''When 1 heard my friends raving on about these books, I had to read them."

Junior Brian Fry said, "They were so much fun to read! Because there is this mystery, you had to keep reading to figure it out. I just wanted to eat 'em up!"

Others, such as freshman Bevin Mcgettigan, have followed these stories out of curiosity or boredom.

"J was bored on a long car ride and decided that was as good a time as any to look into thebooksandsee whattheywere all about," freshman Bevin McGettigan said. "I had always thought of them as children's stories but l ended up liking them."

English professor Harold Wdliam Halbert said,"It was the initial hubbub about the success <>fthe books that lured me lt became a phenomenon, and l wanted to .seewhat the e,teitelllCnt was about."

Halbert went on to say that be thinks the stereotypical label of "children's book" tends to be condescending, most of the time.

''Why give up a whole section of the realm of literature with such a label?" be asks. "A lot of great lit• erature is labeled 111isway but enjoyedby adults."

What spiked the people's in1ere8tin the Harry Potter sto. ries? Some would.say the movies. basedOD theoriginalstoriesfrom the books,havea lot to do with all thehypethesedays.

..My momsawthefirst movie and loved it!" junior Stephanie Heinz said "Shetookmo to see

it, and I liked it so much I decided to read the boo.ks."

"I thought it had a mean streak," senior Kit Dewey. "They gave children the idea that it was good to exclude people for being who they are."

When asked if they thought the Harry Potter stories were appropriate for children, people

so on," Halbert went on to say. "You only have to th1Jn1bthrough a copy of'Grimm's Fairy Tales' to see that. The original Tales were horrifyingly graphic, but kids ate it up."

According to Dr. Dawn Middleton, chair of the education department, there are even some schools who have gone so far as

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Junior Marian Gibfried said, "1 think then needs to be darkness. lt balances things out."

''Not having kids, I am not sure {if he f"mds1han appropriate). I tend not to believethat kids should be pNJtededfiom scary things," Halbert said.

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to ban the Harry Potterbooks from their ainicuhnn because they feel tt has a bad influen<:eon the kids. The question she had in response to .incident$like that was "why deprive thildren of something that they tre actually :_._ _,a • readi ,,i ,..,u;;~m ng.

"I could never find a book that was equally attractive to both boys and girls," Middleton said. "This is the fll"St book I have found that has been able to accomplish that task."

It has become quite obvious why Harry Potter is considered the boy wonder.For those who havenot readthe booksbecause they find no interest in them, as they Vt'OU1dsay in Potter's world.

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Two months ago, Kate Dilworth was preparing for her new life as a college graduate. She had taken the LSAT exam, finished her classes in December, and was ready for anything the world had to offer her. It turned out that the world was about to ask more of her than she probably anticipated. Dilworth is also a sergeant in the Marine Corps Reserve and very proud of it. If you have ever had a class with 6/"" her, you know that • '"' she'd never let you forget that. In January, Sgt. Dilworth was called to active duty in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Dilworth was stationed stateside for a month before being sent abroad in February. Her unit, Kuwaitnat CSSB12 communications, provides power to the lines of communications in the camp. According to Dilworth, "We are basically the AT&T of the field."

A typical day for Dilworth is a far cry from a 10:55 class and lunch in the Food Court. After a 5:30 a.m. wake up call, getting dressed and going to the "bathroom," she heads off to one of two hot meals for the day. They have hot chow in the morning and at night while lunch consists of a meal ready to eat, an MRE.

"An MRE is a meal full of preservatives in a thick plastic bag," Dilworth said. Basically you have your choice of beef stew, chicken teriyaki, pasta with vegetables, hot dogs and grilled chicken among other things. All of the meals come with a heater so that

you can have a hot meal, and all you need is water. They also come with snacks like granola bars, skittles and m&m's. "Some are good but nothing beats a good Wendy's burger, which I could really use right now," Dilworth said.

After breakfast she checks with the night watch to make sure that there was no change in communications and continues with her duties for the day. Each person is responsible for some aspect of the unit. If there is a fault in the system, Dilworth will get woken up in the middle of the night to come fix the problem. After a long day, Dilworth usually goes to bed around 2200 (10:00 p.m.).

Even though Dilworth can't say exactly where she is due to a special clearance, she said that living in the desert is definitely an experience. They live and work in tents and sandstorms are something they have gotten used to. She said that the weather is very inconsistent, ranging from hot to cold, rain and even hail.

With the warmer weather this past week, many students have complained about the heat in the buildings. I'm sure none of us would want to trade our living arrangements with Dilworth 's unit.

With America stepping full fledged into war, morale in the country runs the gamut from extremely upset to increasingly supportive. What about the people on the front lines? Surprisingly, the people who are most affected by the war are still in high spirits. Dilworth says that humor is something that is used to keep the days light. Like in any situation she also says that there is no sense in dwelling on the negative because you will just depress yourself. "We are ready to kick ass and go home," Dilworth said, summing up the general feeling in her unit.

So with the crazy weather, alright food and so-called bathrooms, would Dilworth enlist again? "I always said that I love the Marine Corps and there is nothing changed. I knew the possibility of deployment when I joined. This is the real deal and what I've been trained for. I would join again any day of the week and twice on Sunday. The corps is more than just fighting for freedom, it is pride, honor, courage, commitment, loyalty, integrity, leadership, challenges and heart. Some people never get the true meaning of these words. I feel them everyday. Just like any job you have parts that suck, but what I do saves livesso therefore we suck it up and call it a day."

SHANNON KING FEATURES EDITOR

Kate Dilworth, a recent graduate of Cabrini, is a sergeant in the Marine Corps and is currently overseas.

D"My friend John from high school is in the army and he was deployed in December. I feel for his parents "because now they are constantly worrying about him."

~Brandon Lawler, senior

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"I am very supportive of my fiance Dan. I understand his reasoning for being in the military because he loves our country and I love and support him for that."

~Karen Bonin, sophomore

"My cousin Paul is in the army and he was deployed to the Persian Gulf. He told me he's nervous, but he is excited because this is why he joined the army. l think of him everyday."

~Liz Ritter, sophomore

"To Kate Dilworth: I've never been more proud f any one person in my life. My thoughts and prayei'SaR with you and those serving our country. Come home.soon."

-Ryan Mulloy, junior

"I want all of the soldiers overseas to know how much we appreciate what they are doing. Specifically Kate and Jason, my thoughts are with you and I can't wait for you to get home."

~Katie Remson, junior

"To my friends, Nealy, Chris, Devon and Kate: I pray for you every day and wish for your safety. I am proud to know you and proud that you are supporting us. God bless."

~Katie Reing, senior

"I miss my cousin's boyfriend David. He is in the military and we haven't seen him since he has gone overseas. All of the family loves, misses and supports him."

~Kate Kempton, senior

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"To my friend Kate: I look forward to you coming home so we can have our infamous chats.

To Josh: I look forward to you coming home so you and Debbie can live happily together for the rest of your lives."

~Gina Roswell, senior

"Kate Dilworth, You are a brave person and I admire you a great deal. You're in my prayers."

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Students need to protect Cabrini

A high school student on a tour of Cabrini tiful day had to hear about the embarrassing received regional coverage in the Philadelphia requested to sit in on the editorial meeting for this actions of some students. But it Is the truth and the lnquirer. Students, where does this bottom out? issue. As usual, the editorial board pitched story guest should know the real Cabrini. How much worse do we let the situation become? fdeas and debated story placement. First on the Since we have been in our positions as editors, As easy as it easy to point to the administration agenda was to find the best ways to localize the the big stories casting a dreary shadow on Cabrinl for answers, careless students are at the root of war with Iraq. The guest sat at the table with the began with the "fecal phantom" and inebriated stu- the problem. If any of the students pulled these editors, listening attentively. After the editors set- dents leaving body-sized holes in a house six wall stunts at home, they would be living by the mailbox tied on a variety of localized war-related stories, we at the end of last year. This year, the holes-in-thediscussed potential front-page stories. Clearly, the waif trend has continued and escalated. Vandalism threat that was left on the voicemail of a Xavier Hall in the independent-living apartments reached the Resident Assistant this past Saturday was the point that forced public safety to install a desk at headlining story. In the threat, the digital voiceover the front door. Windows have been broken across referred to the hate crimes that headlined the Feb. campus and the property of the college and of stu-

in a cardboard box. At home, there is conse• quence. Cabrini just wants money, which the students complain about. How can an entire house be fined for the foolish actions of a few? It is all the college can do when no one comes forth to take blame or point officials in the right direction. Cabrini 27 edition of Loquitur. We agreed that the "threat dents has been stolen. Now, in the most recent students seem to follow the mafia code of honor, story" should run on the front, too. outburst of inexcusable behavior, a hate crime was turning their heads on serious punishable issues. With no time to hide the truth, we spoke candid- plastered on a wafl in Xavier Hall and, if that was- The innocent students need to stand up for ly in front of the guest about the excessive amount n't disgusting enough, a faceless threat cleared the Cabrini. Do not let careless, attention-deprived of irresponsible actions that have happened at rooms of Xavier leaving students afraid to re-enter imbeciles destroy your college experience.

Cabrini over the past year. It almost seemed unfair the building. The disgrace began with careless that the guest who came to tour Cabrini on a beau- drunken antics and now a Cabrini hate crime

How should authorities have reacted to the threats?

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The campus should have acted·quicker than they did. They should value the lives of their students especially after the events of Columbine High School and 9/11.

Joseph Mackie, freshman

They should have called the cops rather than public safety. They should have done a bomb check instead of just a walkthrough.

Joe O'Hara, freshman

They didn't consider the fact that the threat could have been at I :40 a.m., not necessarily p.m. They failed to contact the police with this threat as well as other threats in Xavier.

Joneeta Byrd, freshman

Proper authorities should have been called instead of public safety. Students here weren't aware that anything happened.

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"The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter."

Diversity begins with the individual

SBA.RYON URBANNAVAGE EDITOR

Being a mix of four nationalities, as well as a descendant of two Native American tribes, the topic of diversity is nothing new to me.

I see diversity at all of my family gatherings, in my family photo albums and everyday when I look in the mirror.

However, when it comes to discussing diversity on Cabrini's campus, at times I feel like it's a trip down a dead-end street. From freshman year, I can recall several class discussions that involved possible initiatives to be taken in order to increase Cabrini's diversity. Now, as a senior, I am still partaking in these same exact conversations. Why are we still just talking?

During the forum held on Monday, March 17 in the Grace • Hall boardroom, ideas were presented as to how we as a community can begin to increase an understanding of racial tolerance on campus. But we as individuals can also make contributions to such a cause.

That particular forum is a prime example. I applaud senior

Geronna Lewis for taking the initiative to approach Myrna Grandgenett and Shirley Dixon after her displeasure with a previous forum held on campus. This is the type of step that individuals should take in order to get the entire community involved.

I was also pleased to see a large turnout by the minority population at this event. I just wish I could see this at other events on campus as well. There have been numerous occasions when I have attended a Campus Activities-sponsored event and was able to count the number of minorities in attendance on one hand.

As minorities, we cannot wait for others to extend their hands to us and invite us into diversity. As well, the white population should not have to wait for their minority peers to take a stand so that they may follow suit. It is up to each one of us to work towards a solution, whether you have a coalition of followers or not.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was ONE individual who made a difference. Mahatma Gandhi was ONE individual who made a difference. Rosa Parks was ONE individual who made a difference.

If you feel that minority celebrations are underrepresented on campus, then sit down in front of a

computer, make a flyer and spread the word instead of sulking in your dorm room. If you feel that there is a presence of segregation in the cafeteria, then sit with someone of a different race during your next meal instead of eating with your usual group.

If you feel that Loquitur does not fulfill your expectations in covering certain issues, then write a letter or speak with one of the editors instead of just complaining to your friends about it. If you feel there sho~d be a larger percentage of diversification in Cabrini's enrollment, then schedule a meeting with an admissions representative to discuss the issue instead of keeping a closed mouth on the subject.

You shouldn't need someone else to direct you on things that you feel strongly about, nor should you have to wait around for the support of others. History shows that individuals bring about change. If something bothers you, then DO SOMETHING about it.

There seems to be a stigma around associating with people outside your own race or social group. Minorities who hang with predominately white groups are considered sell-outs among their own, and whites that hang within minority groups are deemed the

term "wigger." Why do we do this to each other?

College is supposed to prepare us for the real world, and believe me, what occurs outside the confines of this campus is much worse than words and symbols of hate written in shaving cream on a wall. We have to effectively learn how to deal with these types of situations NOW.

Forums like the one held on Monday are steps in the right direction, but we lose a couple of those steps when there is a clear separation in the seating arrangements at such an event. Attending a forum discussing diversity just to see the majority of white people on one side of the room and the majority of minorities on the other is disturbing. I assume that this was not intentional. We have to begin to change our subconscious tendencies in order to continue in the right direction.

We must also realize that hate crimes and other acts of racial intolerance happen. They always have, from the founding of this nation, and mostly likely always will. Brushing it off as a joke is unacceptable, but dwelling on it doesn't exactly reap any major benefits either.

I was always taught to take negative experiences and discover the

positive aspect so that I may learn from it and grow as a human being. The incident in Xavier Hall was ignorant, disgraceful and unfortunate. I am ashamed that such a thing would occur here. However,this incident has brought our campus community together and forced people to address the diversity issues at Cabrini and take these type of actions more seriously.

I propose to the Loquitur readers, whether a member of the campus community or someone in California reading the online edition to take some initiative, as an individual, toward cultural diversity.

Whether it is saying hello to a passing stranger of a different ethnicity, writing a letter about a diversity-related issue to a media outlet, researching your own ethnic heritage and sharing it with someone of a different ethnicity, joining an organization or activity that is predominately a race other than your own, volunteering with group that supports gay and lesbian rights or handicap_services, or organizing an educational forum about cultu.r;tl diversity; make a contribution as an individual, and begin taking ·steps in the. right direction. • •

Publicaffection not as offensivewhile in IOVe

GINA PERACCHIA ASST.A&E EDITOR

Hey to all you single people out there!

Don't you hate it when you see public displays of affection as you're walking through Founder's Hall or while sitting in the Wigwam with your soda and chicken finger wrap? Come on; admit it. All you want to do is go over to the couple and say, "Get a room!" I used to feel that way, too.

PDAs, as many people like to call them, can be very annoyingand somewhat frus-

trating for people who don't have someone to cuddle up with at the moment I know through my ownexperience I always gave these lucky couples "dagger eyes" and wished evil uponthem.

The worst PDA I have ever seen would have to be a couple making out in one of Wat-Mart's express checkout lanes. Now that's just plain ridiculous. If you're really that interested in showing off how in-love you both are then go through one of the regular checkout lanes. You will annoy more people at a slower rate.

Recently, my view on PDAs has somewhat changed because I have turned into one half of those bothersome couples. But

I'm definitely not that bad! Now mind you I would never publicly display my tonsil hockey skills in one of Wal-Mart's checkout lanes. I'm much classier than that; I would do it in Target

Anyway, you do not really think about the people around you or being self-conscious because it's as if they are not even there. No offense. But people should still try and control themselves or go to their car! Maybe the car will be more interesting for you. You'll never knowunless you try.

Just because I'm in a relationship does not mean I'm a fan of PDAs. I'll admit I've done it before, but I know I'll never be the type of person who does it for attention.

That tells me those people have their own self--esteem issues and they want to show people that they're capable of having a "1.oveydovey" relationship just like everyone else. Spare me. I have no interest in seeing your groping skills, :llfld.I 'highly doubt anyone else does, too.

Before you decide to get semi-freaky in public, think about the people. arowid 'you who would rather be sent to death row than watch you have your fun! Oh, and find a closet.

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Sibling rivalry persists through college

MARIA DEFRUSCIO GUEST WRITER

It is funny how taking a class together seemed like such a great idea amid the warm summer air. I am not sure how it happened, but somehow we had progressed from sharing a bathroom to sharing a college, and ultimately sharing a classroom.

The first day of classes were the same as always, friends reacquainting, syllabuses handed out, and oh, what is this, my brother sitting next to me in SEM 100. This was the first time I had a class with Vince, but il:would not be the last. SEM 100 was followed by math, career development and most recently religion. No matter what discipline we study together it turni, into a battle of, "So, what did you get?"

Considering we are both in our twenties one would think the pettiness would have subsided, but nope, not for a second. From the first assignment the rivalry rage - grades, remarks on papers, even comments about questions asked in class were scrutinized. Once praised by the teacher, Vince shoots me a "what do you think of that glance," my response, well I am not sure it would be appropriate for this perspective.

On more than one occasion Vince tried to get a professor to admit that he was the better student...ego boost anyone? My personal favorite is when I make the transition from sister to personal assistant. Every night Vince asks me "what time are you getting up can you wake me before you go?" I am used to being his assistant at home, but I was shocked when I became his assistant at school as well. Vince does not think twice about asking me to fill up his water bottle. hold his books. or tell the teacher he will be late.

Since I am sure Vince is now spitting and sputtering let me say that he helps me out a great deal and copy edits every paper I write. Taking classes together has its downside. for example one sibling naturally has to surpass the othef one. I enjoy the competition, and I must admit • that I am the one who initiates it. There are cons to taking a class together that continue to exist outside the classroom. Every time we have class together we need to purchase separate books because there is no way we could study from one book. The main reason for the separate books is because Vince is anti-highlighter; however, it is extremely hard to coordinate study times. Attempting to share a computer has spawned so many fights my parents broke down and bought a second one.

Competition is natural and healthy, it drives people to do their best, and what better form of competition than sibling versus sibling. There is no resentme.ntbetween Vince -¥ and I. Our competitions are purely fun and when class ends I am• proud of Vince for all he has accompljshed and all he will continue to accomplish.

VINCE DEFRUSCIO NEWS EDITOR

One would think that by the time college rolls around, sibling rivalries would all but have passed. This is not the case in the DeFruscio home, however. My sister, Maria, attends Cabrini along with me. The story goes something like this: I was applying to Cabrini, Maria decided to apply as well. We both got accepted, and have consequently taken several classes together.

Now, the argument can be made for or against taking classes with your siblings. In the case of my sister and I, well, she is my best friend. That doesn't mean that having class every week is fun. There are constant sibling rivalries that my sister has instigated. We started having classes together from the beginning. There was math and Sem 100 we shared together. One good thing about having a sibling in the class is that Maria keeps me on track with my assignments. The bad thing - I have to proofread everything Maria does.

Now Maria will say that I make her my own "personal assistant." That is just not true. Maria simply can't handle the fact that teachers we share tend to like me better. Sure, Dr. McGuinness won't just come out and say I'm her favorite between the two ofus, but it is so apparent by the glances she shoots my way, or the glimmer of her eyes when she sees me.

Actually, having a sibling in class with you isn't that bad. I mean, you always have someone to sit with on the first day of class, and someone to take notes for you so you don't have to. Maria has always gone before me in school, since she is older. There is a comfort level .n having your sister in class with you. Sure she gets her feelings hurt when I blow her off after class, but I see her at homeI mean, come on.

We have no greater friends in life than our family, and that sure is true with Maria. Without sounding overly sappy, she is great to have in class with me, and I'm thrilled she is at Cabrini with me. She makes every day interesting, and makes me work hard to do my best in class: It is always interesting at our dinnertable at night when we talk about our day at Cabrini. Pretty soon, my sister will be getting married, and I know I will miss these days, good or bad, and always smile because she was a part of them with me.

Dance team not recognized as a stu_dent organization or sport by administration

JANA FAGOTTl ASST. NEWS EDITOR

The Student Government Association, Residence Hall Association, and Campus Activities and Programming

Board are student organizations, while basketball, lacrosse, and tennis are sports. But, there is an often-overlooked fine line that lies between clubs and sports at Cabrini. Dancing their high-spirited selves into our lives once a year, is the dance team whose season stretches from October to March, yet the team receives neither recognition from the college as a student organization, nor as a sport.

The problem is that "the dance team was only given $300 from the Student Government Association," Coach Gina Roswell, a senior said. SGA is

responsible for giving campusrecognized organizations a sufficient budget. Recognized organizations on-campus are given more, the RHA, for example, is given over $3,000. The dance team receives no recognition and, like the Improvisational troupe that insists on remaining independent in order to hold auditions, only receives a small amount of financial support if any.

Roswell was unhappy with the small amount of financial support from that the team was given and contacted Coach John Dzik, athletic director, during the summer of 2002, about the dance team becoming a part of the athletic department. Last year's dance team expenses required almost $3,000 for uniforms and shoes alone.

$300 doesn't even cover the expense of three girls," Roswell

said.

"They are not recognized or registered as a student organization on campus through the Office of Student Activities," Jason Bozzone, director of Student Activities, said.

Roswell believes that the dance team is much more than a club because of the enormous length of their season, October through March. "We do too much for ourselves, for the school and for the students, faculty, and community to be categorized as such," Roswell said.

Bozzone has spoken to Dzik about the possibility of the dance team becoming a student organization for the upcoming semester.

"I have been asked by Coach Dzik and a few students to intervene and facilitate meetings on how student activities and athletics can better serve the dance team

Men's lacrosse 2-0 in North Carolina

they had a chance to practice on grass fields instead of the Dixon Center gym.

for the future. Currently, I am scheduled to meet the current dance team leadership and gain insight and information, Bozzone said. Regardless of the fine line, which leaves the dance team in the middle of the road for now, they have just completed another sue-

cessful season.

Co-Coach Andrea Manieri '01 said, "This team is successful because of the motivation and drive of the entire team and coaching staff."

With only Wal-Mart and Playstation to keep them occupied, the men's lacrosse team had plenty of time to fine-tune its game over spring break in North Carolina. The team came out victorious in both of its meetings with a score of 8-7 on Wednesday, March 5 against Wingate University and a score of 8-4 on Saturday, March 8 against Greensboro College.

The training, which lasted from Saturday, March l to Saturday, March 8, consisted of practices twice a day that started at 9 a.m. and lasted until 11 a.m. and then resumed again at 3 p.m. and ended at 5 p.m.

"Our expectations going into the week were to play well as a team," head coach Steve Colfer said. Colfer added that the team had been practicing in the Dixon Center due to the inclement weather and in North Carolina,

The team was not given a chance to showcase what they were working on in what was supposed to be their first game scheduied on Saturday, March l against Mary Washington College. The game was cancelled because of too much snow on the field.

"We were all disappointed in the first cancellation," Colfer said.

"It's a good group of kids who want to play. Anytime that gets taken away from them, they get disappointed."

The team played their first game of the 2002-03 season on Wednesday, March 5 against Wingate University. The team was down 5-4 going into the fourth quarter, but then came back to outscore the Bulldogs 4-2 in the fourth quarter with goals by junior attack Mike Piccoli, freshman attackMattCampbell, senior midfielder Mike Pape and freshman midfielderKevinRayer.

On Saturday, March 8, the Cavaliers played Greensboro College. Colfer said Cabrini's entire defense did exceptionally well against Greensboro, especially seniors Tom Grosse, David Johanson and Brandon Lawler, sophomore Brian Felice and junior goalie Antonio Masone, who had 20 saves against Greensboro.

"It was a lot better showing on Saturday against Greensboro," Felice said. "We played much better as a whole."

The team came back from their trip with high expectations.

"The team is very clear on what they want," Colfer said. "We expect nothing less than a Pennsylvania Athletic Conference championship and a return trip to the National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament."

The men's lacrosse team plays its first PAC game of the season at Neumann College on Wednesday, March 26 at 4 p.m.

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After the first game was cancelled due to snow on the field, the men's lacrosse team went on to win its next two games.

JACKJE FREESE ASST. PERSPECTIVES EDITOR

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Members of the dance team perfonn at a men's basketball game. Next year the team may return to club status due to lack of athletic funds.

Lady Cavs travel tQ the 'mecca of softball culture'

KELLY FINLAN ASST. NEWS EDITOR

Palm trees and the Pacific Ocean were the scenery surrounding the softball team's Spring Break games. The Sun West invitational tournament hosted by Chapman University in Orange County brought the team to sunny • California from Saturday, March I",through Saturday, March 8 for the second consecutive year. The Lady Cavs went 6-2 against teams from all over the country.

"The trip helps us establish what we do well as well as what we need to work on," Head Coach Karen Pelkey said. "Plus, the time away brings all of us closer as people and that is always a bonus for a team."

The Sun West Tournament is a month-long event with varying numbers of participants, depending on the team's particular week of spring break. The entire team,

all 15 players, Head Coach Karen Pelkey and Assistant Coach Megan Johnston, as well as family members, were invited to California. Team fund-raising paid for the trip.

"Few division III programs make the trip out west, but when you weigh the cost to the benefit, it is truly an awesome thing to be a part of and worth the work," Pelkey said.

Pelkey went on to say that prior to the tournament, the team looked strong, but the season has been on hold because of the snow.

"The real test was when the dirt was beneath our feet," she said.

"Once out there, it began to feel much more like softball, and the team began to really see bow their hard work has paid off."

The team focused 111oreon their own game than that of their opponents. Many of the opposing teams were new, Pelkey said, and the Lady Cavs never felt like they

were "in over their heads."

After seeing the team "in action," Pelkey was confident that they are not going to "let go of their PAC [Pennsylvania Athletic Conference] dominance without a fight this year." She said she was surprised by the team's new approach this year.

The team's first PAC game is scheduled to take place on March 18 at Eastern. The season has already started, and the Lady Cavs "are off to a good start with six wins and 2 losses from the Sun West Tournament," according to sophomore third baseman Jen Beam.

"California is not only beautiful, but it is also viewed as the Mecca for the softball culture," Pelkey said.

"It brrought us closer, and it enhanced the bond we already had," Beam said.

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Mui no match for the PAC Player of the Week

JACKIE FREESE ASST. PERSPECTIVESEDITOR

John Mui never saw it coming, literally.

Mui, the first singles player on Philadelphia Biblical University's men's tennis team, had the opportunity to be the recipient of Cabrini senior Scott Giblin's blistering 115 mph serves on Tuesday, March 18, as the men's tennis team swept Philadelphia Biblical University 7-0 at the Cavaliers first home game.

On Sunday, March 16, Cabrini was scheduled to host Widener University, but the game had to be moved to Widener's courts because of poor court conditions at Cabrini. The sudden movement did not deter Cabrini's playing style, as the Cavaliers defeated Widener 6-1.

"We played better against Philadelphia," sophomore third doubles and fifth singles player Mike Sofia said. "It is good to get our second win."

Giblin, who was named the first Pennsylvania Athletic Conference Player of the Week for the season on Tuesday, March 18, fired serves at both of his opponents, defeating Mui 6-0, 6-1 and Widener's Brad Lutz 6-2, 6-2.

Giblin and senior Taylor Duffy were victorious in both games in their first doubles matches, defeating Philadelphia Biblical University's Mui and Dave Willoughby 8-0 and Widener's Lutz and Mike bnpriano 8-1.

"I thought we played really well in both games," Giblin said.

"I am very happy with the teams' play," Cabrini head coach Reggie Day said. "Especially against Philadelphia, because Widener beat those guys pretty good."

Cabrini is coming off of the 2001-2002 season with a record of 6-1 l. Cabrini's next PAC game will be on Monday, March 24 against Arcadia University at 3 p.m

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PAC stats March 11-18

Women's Lacrosse: Cabrini College is favored to win its sixth consecutive PAC championship, according to the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference pre-season women's lacrosse coach's poll.

Team Record: 0-1 overall, 0-0 PAC.

Women's Softball: According to the PAC pre-season coach's poll Cabrini College is favored to win its fourth consecutive Pennsylvania Athletic Conference softball championship.

Team Record: 9-3 overall, ~-0 PAC

PAC Player of the week (March 18): Rita Homing, Cabrini, SR, 18, Cheverly, MD/St. Vincent Palotti. Hit .583 (7-12) with seven runs , four homers (including a grand slam)

Women's Softball (cont'd) and 11 RBI in a 3-1 week to finish as runner-up at Salisbury Tournament.

The Lady Cavs have been named 25th in the country on USA Today/NFCA Division Ill Preseason Top 25.

Men's Lacrosse: The men's lacrosse team is favored with a unanimous vote to win the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference Championship this season for the third year in a row.

Team Record: 2-0 Overall, 0-0 PAC

Men's Tennis: According to the PAC preseason coach's poll Cabrini, the PAC runner-up a year ago, is second with 55 •• points, including two first place votes.

Sports Calendar of Events

Men's Tennis (cont'd)

Team Record: 1-0 Overall, 0-0 PAC PAC Player of the week (March 18): Scott Giblin, Cabrini, SR, Sewell, NJ/Washington Township. Was 1-0 at #1 singles and 1-0 at# I doubles in a 1-0 week (a 6-1 win over Widener).

Men's Golf: Cabrini men's golf team is picked fourth in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference with 44 votes.The first men's golf match will be held April 3 at Widener at 12 p.m.

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Tuesday March 25

• Softball vs. Arcadia University, 3 p.m.

Wednesday March 26

• M's Lacrosse at Neumann College, 4 p.m.

• W's Lacrosse vs. Imrnaculata University, 4:30 p.m.

NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament 2003 Bracket

Freshman pitcher Amy Welch warms up before a game in the Sun West Tournament in Orange, County.