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A panoramic photograph shot from the roof of Grace Hall showing the construction site for the Science and Technology Center and the athletic fields on game day would capture a scene of l.lnprecedented growth at Cabrini.

Looking at the photo, the left side would only show a temporary chain-link fence surrounding tree stumps and fallen branches cleared for construction. But in 2004, the tree stumps will be replaced with students and the fallen branches with benches and eye-catching landscape. The new center will attract more science majors, enhancing Cabrini's reputation as a well-rounded academic institution. The college promises this center will bring Cabrini to the forefront in recruiting the best and brightest students - a sure sign of growth.

The right side might include a scene like this past Sunday when the men's lacrosse team hosted Ohio Wesleyan, ranked number 10 in the nation. As the teams warmed up, nearly 400 fans rushed to get a seat, and when the bleachers were full they shuffled for a spot to stand. Although the Cavs lost, the change in the ambiance of the college was written on the faces of the spirited crowd.

As the Cliche goes, a picture is worth 1,000 words. But the spirit built by the Cabrini community this year cannot be shown in one picture or told in 1,000 words - it's just too promising.

The science center and the fan support at the lacrosse game are only two examples of the growing Cabrini spirit. It was noted by an editor that the crowd at Cabrini Idol, which filled the food court, was as diverse as it was large. The buzz from the event is still ringing in the community as the campus caught another glimpse of the growth and spirit to come. The Camden 28 forum invited a standing-room-only crowd to the • Wolfington Center, and the presentation ran an hour longer than scheduled because of the genuine questions asked by Cabrini students. When the perennial national powerhouse softball team plays at its Valley Forge field, the traffic of fans