Sept. 18, 2003 issue 03 Loquitur

Vandals defa • ce sign

KELLY

t-.EWS EDITOR KAF722{g'CABRl~I.EDUA

Trampled plants. a broken spotlight, painted profanity and hammerhead-sized holes defaced the sign at the comer of Eagle and King of Prussia :loads, the unfortunate focus of vandals on Saturday, Sept. 13.

"I got a call around 7:45 from Public Safety," Howard Holden. the director of facilities, said. "I wenr over myself and cleaned off the graffiti."

Holden speculated that the vandals used some kind of sharp metal object. like a hammer or an ax.

"I thmk it's ridiculous that people are so immature that they think that vandalism is a funny prank," Laura Cover. a senior elementary education and resident assistant, said.

'There are three possibilities of who it was: a student from another college, a disgruntled student from here at Cabrini, or a disgruntled former employee of the college,'' Charlie Schaffoer, the director of Public Safety. said. "Certainly. 1don't -have that kind of clairvoyance to tell me which one of those three ,t might be We

Eastern Uni~en.ity 1shaving a s1m1lar problem with its sign, according to Schaffner. The letters on all faree of its signs keep d1sappeanng. Schaffner is working in conjunction with Eastcm's Public Safety to find the , andab.

This is not the first lime a Cabrini sign has been brutalized. Similar markings were left twice m April 2003 on the sign, and the sign at the entrance on Kmg of Prussia Road was doused with gray paint in March 2003.

The sign at the corner of Eagleand King of Prussia Roads stands damaged after i:hevandalism on Saturady.Sept. 14, 2003.

"The} ·, e attacked the -ign b) u.,in; paint, putting profamry on n also by ch1ppmg the faces of the stone surfaces with some kind of hard metal object," Schaffner said.

"They always ~mash the light that illuminates the sign so they can do whatever they're doing in the dark,'' Holden said.

A company was contracted to fill in the holes the limestone caused by the last series of ,andahsm. They finished in

August.

"\\'e just ,pent S6.000 this ,ummer to repair the damage from the prenous assault." Holden said. He went on to say that the cost to replace the sign would have been more than $15.00(J. Howard has contacted the same company about repairing the sign again. They ma) not be able to resurrect the sign if damage has been done to areas that have already been repaired.

'·We don't know what ifs about.

Hopefulcy1•s not a rn awfu expensl\e one 1f ll 1, \\"hoe\er", causing the damage we hope the) just get over it because ifs a huge waste of resources. It's really, reall) foolish that anyone would go to that extreme. It's vicious." Holden said.

Parking shortage frustrates students

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Tracy Sprague. a junior transfer student from Delaware County. in a rush to be on time for class resorted to parking in the administration ·s parking spvt in front of Grace Hall when an empty space was not be found. --rm probably going to get a ticket but it's either that or be late for class:· Sprague said.

The parking problem for students at Cabrini has become a frustratmg game of finding ,a way into spots at e, ery angle

By early morning the lots are filled and those looking for spaces resort to parkmg on the grass. Stu.tents ha, e

loss of valuable student parkmg spots.

·'We did pave fi\'e new parking spaces but because the new science building is not a new curnculum, there will not be a new parking area when construction is done." Mike Caranfa. director of planning and construction, commented.

"Th.: master plan calls for a parking garage 10 be installed in the Dixon lot at some point in the future.'' Caranfa said in regard to building a garage.

Students at Cabrini, however, want a solunon now. Walking from the far end of t'ie quickly-filled Dixon Center parkmr; lot. Daria P1wonski, a senior commukr said, "l don't want to deal with it [t 1 ;iarking problem]. It ts a hassle."

\ttcr the family weekend we will ,tnp a little bit of land in front of Grace Hal. T\\enty spaces will be there for cor, ruction workers to park," Caranfa ,aid.

Schaffner said "Parking permits do not guarantee a spot. PubIic safety does observe a rule of thumb. Ifthere are not ten consecutive parking spots you may park on the grass." This rule applies all the ttme.

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Jazzman'scauses mixedemotions amongstudents

Wednesday, Sept. IO has already come and gone as quickly as a blink of an eye, yet that day was one of the most important to the Cabrini community. It was the day that Jazzman 's Cafe showed its stuff to the members of the college. Since its opening a week and a half ago, Jazzman 's has been receiving mixed reviews from every angle.

We want to praise the idea of making our snack area more pleasant and interesting than the drafty, lackluster and worn wigwam. We can sense that the designers wanted to make the area something to be proud of and an enjoyable setting. We realize how much effort the staff has gone through to learn a whole new complicated menu and serving procedure. We see them sweating, trying to get things right.

The menu options are a lot healthier than the previous food court's options. Students also have the option of getting fruit smoothies made from scratch everyday, rather than on special occasions held in the previous food court. The Cabrini community is very fortunate to have its very own baker come to campus and bake the oversized muffins and pastries that adorn Jazzman's showcases. However, we'd like to offer a list of improvements that we'd like to see and food ideas that we think need to be added.

First and foremost, the prices at Jazzman 's are too expensive for the average student. College students are notorious for bemg poor and out of money, so paying $6.49 for a salad and a drink does not fit into a college student's budget.

Another point is that while Jazzman 's serves hot food at breakfast, it ne~lects hot food at lunch and dinner. While the cafe is trying to embellish the "coffeehouse" atmosphere, the mana~ers of Jazzman's should not for$et that we are still college students-french fries and fountain sodas are preferred nine times out of 10 over gourmet coffee and a tuna nicoise sandwich.

Another buzz around campus about Jazzman's is the long waits. One of the reasons the food court was demolished and Jazzman 's was brought in was to alleviate the long lines and waits. A Loquitur staff member commented on how earlier this week, she was waiting for a cup of coffee and she happened to be the only one waiting in the coffee hne. Her cup of coffee was in her hands five minutes later. Another factor that adds onto the long waits are there are limited grab grab-and and-go sandwiches and salads in Jazzman 's as opposed to a whole selection that was available in the food court.

Whatever your take on Jazzman's is, it is proven that if you want to see something changed or added, the dining staff is open to your suggestions. When students complained of the high prices of food, the flex money on the meal cards was upped a considerable amount. When students found out that the beloved chicken finger wraps were nixed from the menu, an uproar occurred and the dining staff is bringing them back.

Do not just sit back and complain, go and express your opinion to the dining staff or the food committee sponsored by the Student Government Association and your voice will be heard.

Fire, a major safety concern on campus

Colleges become more cautious after a Seton Hall fire 3 years ago.

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FlRE!

That exact word was running through many of the freshmen residents' minds on their first night in their new home, Woodcrest Hall. The girls shuffled outside only to realize that the fire was actually steam corning from over-popped popcorn.

Fire safety is an important issue not just on Cabrini's campus but for other colleges and universities all over the country.

In 2000, Seton Hall University in New Jersey learned all too well the damaging effects a fire can have on campus. Tragically, three students were killed and more than 50 students were injured after a fire erupted in Boland Hall. Several students either chose to ignore the alarm or take their time exiting the building because of numerous false alarms they had experienced in the weeks leading up

to the tragedy.

When asked what steps Cabrini is taking to ensure the safety of its studenb, Director of Residence Life, George Stroud said, "the residence life staff along with Public Safety work hard to provide a safe environment for all Cabrini College students. This is especially true when it comes to addressing fire safety."

All incoming freshmen as well as returning residents are notified as to what is prohibited in their rooms on campus. The items that students aren't allowed to bring is for their own safety. "These items include but are not limited to any open flame halogen lamps, non UL approved extension cords, and most cooking appliances," Stroud said. The resident assistant staff will conduct monthly health and safety inspections in each dormitory room on campus to guar~ntee that students follow the policies.

To ensure that students are familiar with the evacuation process, practice fire drills will happen periodically throughout the 2003-2004 school year. The evacuation should be quick and smooth if the

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residents are aware to their surroundings. "lt is our expectation that every person inside of the building will exit and remain outside until the fire alarm has been cleared," Stroud stated.

If a fire were to ever break out within one of the residence halls, the Cabrini College handbook states that the college is not responsible for any personal belongings that are destroyed or damaged during such an event.

Concerning the issue of damage to personal property George Stroud and the office of residence life suggests, "Residents and their parents are encouraged to go through their homeowner's insurance. Another option for residents is to purchase renters insurance. Both of these policies should help to cover the cost of personal items lost or destroyed in a fire."

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Cabrini ID thief caught Businessrep

JANA FACOTTI MANAGING EDITOR JAF722@CABRJNI.EDI.J

During the week of Aug. 31, 2003, the postal authorities arrested the man that they believe is the mastermind behind 74 cases of identity theft associated with Cabrini.

Charlie Schaffner, director of public safety, said, "the former contract employee had gotten his hands on some information and has slowly used that for about a year." A contract employee is someone hired outside of the college. "He was an employee here between 2000-2001," Schaffner said. The man is believed to have compiled and selectively picked a number of people whose identities were stolen, selling them off over a long period of time.

Identity fraud has affected 74 students, faculty, staff and alumni associat.ed with the college, according to Schaffner. Over 30 reports were on file. "Unfortunately, it's a difficult crime to track down. The postal authorities did several different raids to locate the individual," Schaffner said.

According to Schaffner, those involved in the crime kept changing the address of the destination of the mai1 changes. There were six different addresses given in north Philadelphia

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Identity theft has been common on campus, until the thief was caught a few weeks ago. between 26th Street and Marsden Street. delivering the appliance. They found out

The crime has involved a number of local police departments including Radnor Township, Upper South Hampton, and the state police in New Jersey. They are speculating that the man responsible for the fraud has been selling the addresses to other people because of the way they tracked the crime back to him.

"They did a control delivery of the merchandise that was purchased on an identity theft credit card and the postal authorities got wind of it with the people

who the appliance went to and arrested her. She, in turn, gave them another name and they arrested her and she, in turn, gave them the name of the individual who was responsible for that and they recovered all the information. It's an incredible sequence of events," Schaffner said.

For further information regarding the identity fraud crisis on-campus, look for an in-depth report to be featured in Issue 4 of The Loquitur.

Thoseunder30 targetsfor rebatescams

MELANI GOMES STAFF WRITER

MSG722@CABRINI.EDU

Whether one is purchasing a new computer, replacing a cell phone, or simply looking to buy a new car, rebates seem to be everywhere these days.

What most may not know is that most of these free money coupons are "white lies only intended to capture the attention of willing consumers across the country," Carol Vinzant, author of "The Great Rebate Scam," said.

president of marketing at Continental Promotions Group. ''The volume of rebates is $4 billion today, compared to $1 billion in 1999," Leonard said.

As Cabrini welcomes its new freshmen class. many first year students are bringing along new computers into their dorms in addition to books, clothes. and movies.

Today, people under the age of 30 are the best candidates for rebate scams, since they often do not bother to look at the fine print underneath.

out," John Del Sordo, a sophomore who sells phones for the AT&T wireless store at the King of Prussia Mall, said.

As for what do to if you are concerned Vinzant says "The best thing 10 do is research the product as best as you can to make sure there arc no hidden rules or research." Most products have a toll free number to call if you have any questions or are concerned.

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On Monday, Sept. 15 at 12:30 p.m., Yvonne McNulty's international business management class convened for a presentation, which was administered by Oracle, which is a software company-regional manager, Stephen McNulty.

"I was able to ask my husband if Oracle would be prepared to come in and speak to the class. He said he would go one better and that he would come in and speak to the class, personally, himself," McNulty, a business professor, said.

It is a requirement of students emolled in the international management class to attend four meetings with presenters from outside companies.

"The aim is to extend what I teach in lectures into the real world by having a live international manager put into practice what we cover in the textbook and in the lectures," McNulty said.

Through her husband's presentation, McNulty was able to have her students be aware of the resources and opportunities available, not only in Oracle, but in worldwide management.

Since Stephen McNulty is originally from Australia, he knows what it is like to travel, as he does that at least twice a week. He was able to start off in his native country and then come over to tbe United States and work in Chicago for a little bit before he moved to local Philadelphia and started a position as regional manager.

McNulty speaks on behalf of Oracle and their world-wide issues when he said, "The answer is to consolidate and be able to distribute all of the information from one place. We can access any information from any place in the world from Oracle. This was not possible three or four years ago."

He explained to the students that Oracle is very supportive of furthering educational needs. They have a program, located all over the world, in which students can sign up online and take some training courses. Any individual may pay and download the software necessary to begin a course.

McNulty also talked about how traveling is a major part of his work as regional manager. Although it is not a disturbance to travel, he has had to deal with the cultural differences in his transition from Australia to the U.S.

--the traveling doe<n·t bother me, but I rememher that w"benI ,-°" came to the U.S., it was not customary to give alcohol as a gift to a customer. In Australia, Ju-s,-~-.._ about everyone drinks, so a nice bottle of wine is a good gift;" McNulty

After instilling some facts on Oracle and world-wide management. Mc:Sulty parted by giving his wife"s students gifts for asking and answering questions~-

"It's about taking all of that knowledge and making sense of it in the real world of business by having real business people come in and give the students alternative perspectives; all of which broadens a student's th.inking and informs long-term career options," McNulty said.

"The rebates we give out are real and I have seen the checks, but it sometimes

Rebates have been very a popular vol-

"Many rebates Jure people with a claim, so it's always good to ask before you sign," Vinzant said. A warning about such scams which can apply to any type of "free" product ume, according Michael Leonard, vice takes 12-14 weeks and you have to wait out there. If it sounds too good to be true, 30 days before they can even write them it probably is.

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Alternative fuel vehicles· to replace gas-guzzling SUV s

KELLY FI:>.LANNEWS EDITOR

KM722@CABRINI.EDU

The growing hole in the ozone layer has done little to shake people of their drive toward SUV motoring, but the skyward trerid in gas prices has them parking their Suburban or Escalade on the front lawn with a for sale sign in the window.

Alternative Fuel Vehicles, or AFVs, are a growing trend in automobile technology that takes environmental concerns into account. Gasoline diluting agents, like Ethanol, and alternative fuels, like hydrogen, are eco-friendly, and they save the consumer money at the pump.

Ethanol is the most prevalent alternative energy source, according to the Alternative Fuels Data Center. It is alcohol-based and made from fermented starch, like corn. barley, and wheat. It has been used for more than a decade as a gasoline additive.

The Clean Air Act of I990 made mandatory the use of oxygenated fuels in areas with elevated carbon monoxide levels. Ethanol has since been added to gas to aerate, increase octane and emission efficiency.

EI 0 is the most frequently us~d combination. It consists of 90 percent gasoline and IO percent ethanol. Most engines will accept the use of up to 15

percent ethanol without adjustment.

E85, 85 percent ethanol, and E90, 90 percent ethanol. are becoming more and more popular, particularly in the midwest where an increasing number of stations are carrying it. Most American cars made after 2002 will accept E85 and E90 without conversion. Stations are popping up all over the midwest and along the east coast.

Hydrogen-fueled vehicles are another promising alternative, according to the AFDC. Hydrogen, produced in unlimited quantities, can be used both in its pure state and mixed with natural gas. Although hydrogen will not get you as far as its gasoline equivalent, car enthusiasts

Chic caf6 replaces

ALAINA RoerNSON STAFF WRITER ACR 723@CABRINI. EDU

By now the student and faculty are more than abuzz about the cozy new cafe nestled in the corner of the campus. The ultra-sleek Jazzman's Cafe humbly takes the place of the well-established food court, with a decidedly Starbuck-esque flare. With moody jazz music and a comfortable atmosphere, Jazzman 's hopes to take its customers by storm.•

So why the change from the beloved food court to this exotic new scenery? One reason, according to the managerial staff of Jazzman 's, was to stifle the repetition between the main cafeteria and the food court. One could find the exact same foods in either location. What Jazzman 's hopes to achieve is a unique eating experience on campus using a higb1y-styli7.Cdmotif.

Despite the overall approval of the look of the cafe, some students still have a few qualms about ~e food selection.

"Overall, the cafe looks great," Deidre Beadle, sophomore, said. "But the food is terrible."

"H's rabbit food," sophomore Athena King said.

The consensus seems to be that the presentation and style of the cafe isn't an adequate sacrifice for the warm food, such as hamburgers and French fries.

Stephen Lightcap, vice president of finance and administration, did not divulge the actual costs of building Jazzman's. The director o construction and plarming, Michael Caranfa, was equally quiet about the figures, stating only that he had a policy of not discussing project

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laud its fuel cells as comparable to combustion engines both in performance and output.

Most people arc still skittish about buying cars with new technology under the hood but what concerns them most about buying AFVs, according to the AFDC, is the availability of the alternative fuel in question.

"It depends how limited or unlimited the resources are. Gas stations are everywhere you turn around. People want what's at their fingertips," Julie Smith, a junior English/communications major, said. Smith went on to say that she would drive an AFV as Jong as the fuel was available at a reasonable distance.

Residents upset over CAC destruction

us against Israeli plan to remove Yasser Arafat

KELLY FINLAN, JESSICA GOLDBERG & TANYA TUMAIAI\ "IEWS EDITOR & STAFF WRITER KAF722@CABRINI.EDU, TKT722@CABRl"II.EDU & JG723@CABRINI.EDU

Broken beer bottles litter the hallway of the third floor in the Cabrini Apartment Complex. A broken window, shattered, resembling a spider web, stands 15 feet away. People pass by, pointing and giggling.

Thursdays are rough on the CAC. Vandalism, theft and misconduct are a growing trend, and residents are left with the bill.

"It's a shame that its come to be expected every Thursday and Saturday night," Mike Sofia, a junior history major, said. Sofia lives on the second floor of the CAC.

The biggest problem on campus is the

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"abuse of alcohol," according to Charlie Schaffner, the director of Public Safety.

"People need to drink responsibly."

"I think it very poor judgment;' Billy Leahy, a junior finance major, said. "You have to question the judgment of tbe people letting those people in."

Both Sofia and Leahy agreed that the majority of the damage has come from visitors to the CAC.

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"The thefts on campus are no more than usual. They mainly occur in the dorms, and it's usually student-on-student," Schaffner said. "It is a crime of opportunity."

"Students should treat tlus like it's their home because it is their home for nine months of the year. There's 150 people living here," Laura Giorlando, a senior education major, said.

KELLY Fll\LAl'i ~EWS EDITOR KAr722@CABRINU,DU

Israeli officials announced Friday that they will "remove" Palestinian leader YasserArafat from office despite concerns from the United States and Europe. According to the New York Times. officials said that they refuse to go on living in fear of suicide bombers.

Bush cracking down on terrorists

President Bush 1shoping to pass what people are calling the Patriot Act II, which would allow agents to access personal information without a court order. He also wants to increase the use of the death penalty for crimes like financially supporting terrorist groups, according to the New York Times. U.S. friendly f°U'I!resultsIn 8 dead, 8 injured

U.S. troops mistakenly opened fire on a group Iraqi police on Friday, Sept. 12. killing eight and wounding nine, according to the Associated Press. This is the first report of friendly fire in Iraq despite off-the-record accounts by friends and family.

lnqi protestor kills l, ilajures 3

One U.S.soldiei killed aod lbreeWOIIIMled,.._ _

testor fired into a group of troops outside Fallujah on Saturday. Sept. 13. This brings the number of soldiers killed m Iraq to 155.

Unknown gunman kills Iraqi police chief

An unknown gunman shot 25 times and killed the chief oflraqi police in a city outside Fallujah Monday, Sept. 15. The Iraqi police force is one of the first steps in autonomizing Iraq.

HurricaneIsabel expectedto pound east coast

The southern east coast is gearing up and heading out as powerful hurricane Isabel approaches. State governments from Florida to Massachusetts have emergency plans ready for the worst.

ACLU delays Calif. gubernatorialrace

The gubernatorial race, scheduled to be held Tuesday. Oct. 7, in Calif. has been delayed by a federal court. This ruling came after the American Civil Liberties Union, as well as other parties, contested the use of the controversial punch cards that raised doubts in the 2000 presidential election.

This is an update on current ITR hours.

Monday -Thursday: 8:30am-8:00pm

Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am4:00pm

Thursday night support will be offered in both Founders 11 O and also Founders 269. Saturday support will be offered in only Founders 269.

To contact the HelRdesk please call x8366 or email itrhelp@cabrini.edu.

Minella's

which will be on display in new counter top windows. All of this was possible with its expansion in the kitchen, and their full bakery in the basement with 4 walk-in freezers. The whole restaurant is computerized for more efficient relaying from the counter to kitchen. The kitchen itself is modeled after a hotel kitchen, giving more room for the line chefs. Come grand opening, this place will be more than enough prepared to serve. And, no worries for amateur servers, the entire old staff will be returning. General manager Mark Klein said, "we're ready for heavy action!"

Former owner and founder of the ongoing name "Minella's." Minella Zoto, bought the Colonial Diner from the franchise Horn and Hardart back in 1971. From that point on he had to deal with a steady population increase around town, but no size change for bis very busy business. Twenty-seven years later in 1998, Minella sold the diner to brothers Nick and Dennis Dellaportas. These two brothers had a dream. and come October, they will celebrate their fiveear anni-,, with a-Ginertnat is 60 feet longer, and can hold almost twice as many patrons as it ever bas before All thanks to this summer's remodeling, where the two brothers and family worked right next to the contractors they hired.

Klein, who is also the stepson of Nick Dellaportas, is very excited to get back to work. "No matter how much we cleaned this place these past few years, it never looked "clean,"" Klein said. "Shipping the new diner in was just like a car buff trading his '63 Corvette in for a 2003. People will miss their classic diner, but will appreciate a better dining experience."

If one is hoping to see the same 1960s atmosphere, with the nostalgic

feel-of the roadside dining car, well, be prepared for some changes. Walking in nothing is the same, not even the building. Last May, Mel Brandt Rigging

tiently. "I drive by almost every day to see if there is a sign of when it is reopening because until then, I am beside myself with anticipation waiting for their

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Even the sign marking the entrance to the popular diner is brand new and sophisticated. The entire 1960s atmosphere has been traded in for a new and updated look. came and took the old Minella's dining car and shipped it out to Lancaster, Pa. in four pieces, demolishing the old kitchen.

Weeks later, the "new" restaurant was shipped in nine pieces out of New Rochelle, N.Y. The entire diner was designed and constructed in a warehouse hundreds of miles away, and put together in the quaint town of Wayne. For his-. tory lovers, no need to fear, the original diner will be in Lake City, Fla. in the next couple of months.

Junior Stefani Ciarrocbi is awaiting he reopening of Minella 's rather impa-

french toast and lemonade and their side of pickles; they have the best pickles," Ciarrochi said.

Although the old Minella's was popular among the communiy, loyal customers are looking forward to the return of the diner. The countdown bas begun until the reopening of Minella's and also for the late night memories that will soon again be made over omelets, burgers, pasta and maybe even a bottle of beer here and there.

Final season's for two popular television series

CHRISTL'iA WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER CMw722@CABRJNI.EDU

Two of television's most popular programs are ending this season. NBC's "Friends" and HBO's "Sex in the City" will each air one more season. These two shows have been the most talked about and anticipated shows to air this season.

"Sex and the City" began back in 1996 on HBO. Now in 2003, "Sex and

the City" will be ending its seventh season. Carrie is the main character on the show that narrates each episode. Carrie ·s three friends are Charlotte, Miranda, and Samantha. One of the reasons "Sex and the City" has drawn such a large audience is due to the fashion sense the characters have.

Sophomore Donna McNeil said, "I'm sad to see "Sex and the City" leave television. It gave me something to look forward 10 on Sunday nights." However, McNeil's predictions for the show are as

For love or money

STARR MCGUINN STAFF

WRITER SM725@CABRINJ.EDU

Trista Rehn was broke before her debut in ABC's "The Bachelorette," but she is not anymore. She and new fiance Ryan Sutter signed a major contract with ABC to have their wedding broadcast live on national televison.

As the days of summer vacation started in mid-May, Rehn and Sutter were signing a contract with ABC for SI 00,000, and she is getting the Cinderella fairy tale wedding most girls dream of, because ABC has agreed to give them $1 million for the wedding. However, with this big check, Rehn and Sutter really do not have a say in their

wedding. ABC will make all of the decisions from the clothes on their backs to the food at the reception.

Sophomore Marquita Smith said, "Marriage shouldn't be taken lightly. I guess anything is possible, but honestly I don't think it will last."

If the happy couple at some point decide not to get married, they have to give ABC the $ I00,000 back with no ifs, ands or buts.

"Anytime you manufacture love on TY, ifs bound to fail," junior Kym Benedict said. However, some hopeless romantics feel as though fhe couple will last. "I think it will last, but that she is just looking for attention." freshman Alisa Siderio said.

Only time and money will tell.

follows: McNeil predicts Miranda and boyfriend, Steve, end up together at the end of the show, Charlotte and her fiancee, Harry, to have a happy marriage, and Sam to continue her promiscuous lifestyle. Finally, for Carrie, McNeil predicts an ending with Mr. Big, the on again, off again, boyfriend in the picture.

"Friends" aired in 1994 and will end on its !0th season. The main characters are Ross and his sister Monica. Chandler is Monica's husband and Ross' friend since high school and throughout college. Rachel went to the same high school as Monica, Chandler, and Ross. Joey and Phoebe met Chandler, Monica, Rachel and Ross while living in New York. "Friends" has drawn its audience as a result of the dramatic relationships between characters on the show.

Some of the viewers felt the show could have continued for a few more years but also feel it is a good time to end. Junior Jackie Steinberg said, "I think producers will keep the viewers guessing and end with a surprise."

A group of junior girls had many different predictions for the different characters.

As for Monica and Chandler, the

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David Schwimmer plays Ross on the successful NBC hit "Friends." Last season fans were left waiting on the edge of their seacs as to whether or not a relationship between Charlie (played by Aisha Tyler) would develop.

avid viewers are sure the couple will have a baby. Monica and Chandler's new addition will either be through adoption or a mysterious pregnancy. For Phoebe the girls have decided she will marry Mike who is played by Paul Rudd on the show.

The big question is what will happen between Rachel, Ross, and Joey? Half of the girls think that Ross and Rachel will get back together while the other half thinks that Joey and Rachel will end up together. No one predicts a relationship

between Charlie, who is played by Aisha Tyler, and Ross.

When discussing the students' reaction to the end of"Friends" a majority of them said they were sad to see the show leave the air. Junior Chrissy Snow said, "The show will end as one part of the characters' lives end and a new one begins.'' As for "Friends" we will have to wait until the final season starts on Thursday, Sept. 25.

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!magi ne that for once in your busy college life, you actually have nothing to do. You have all the free time in the world and everything seems to be going perfectly: all your work is done, all your meetings have finished; there is nothing that you need to finish because, this being a fantasy and all, you've already done it. Now open your eyes and come back to reality. OK, so that wasn't very nice. But let's say you do have free time and are lookfog for another website besides bored.com. "Time" magazine compiled a list of their top 50 websites; however, here are a few that seemed a

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Movie buffs, beware! All movie trivia is waiting right at your finger tips on the Internet Movie Database. This database bolds the key to 260,000 film and television productions made in the past 115 years.

Need to go visit a best friend from home at their college? Road trip! But, how do you get there? Go to randrncnally.corn. The directions are cleaner and more detailed then the ones that can be found on rnapquest.corn.

Looking for fun facts? Visit howstuffworks.corn. On one website, you can learn about mortgages, bow the shuttle works, how DVD's work, even how baggage claim at airports work.

Panicking because you need to find a job? Visit careerjournal.com and get tips on job-hunting, salary and hiring information, and managing your career. Having trouble with Spanish homework? Try Ilovelanguages.com for translation services.

Believe all of those urban legends? Like the one about the kid who ate the 1'9P rocks and thgi ~!Alc\!e_,~\I.IW.~ you are searching for the truth. scopes.com -;,,ill tell you which urban legends really are true and which ones arej USt a myth.

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The last 1hinga <»liege stUdeotwants to spend their almdy scarce moneysupply on is a speeding ticket. Al1hougbyoung adults are said to be the mmt recklesswhen it comes to driving. they are also the least capable when it comesto paying up.

Sophomore int.emotcomputing major Annie Nguyen .receiveda ticket for driving 10 mile per hour over the speed limit on King of Prussia Road, and running a ted light. " It was yellow and IA'llll thlwgh it because I thought I could make it. I was in a hurry. I think the cops were taJpting my cat because they foHowedme all the way to Cabrini. I did not see any until I was driving past Woodcrest,"NiuYeJJ said.

Jamie Lewis, a junior English and communications major, said, "I was pulled over on the way to a funeralin Hmhey traveling 95 mph in a 65 mph speed zone. I was driving alone and it was a male cop, he bad no sympathyabout the fact that I wason my way to a funcal. BetidespayingaS19S fine, I was forced by law to take a test to lower my points to keep my licenae," Lewis said

Junior graphic design major Sean Fogle was pulled over driving on PA 476 for driving 30 mph over the 55 mph speed limit. The officer told Fogle that be could appeal the ticket, and decided it would be worth die shot. "The ofitcer told me exactly whatwasgoingto happen. He told me I could appeal the tieka, or pay the ime andaccept the four points on my licenae. I forgot my court date and got the points,~ Fogle said.

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Like in all new markets, the new MINI faced relative obscurity. People didn't know what to think about it. The British coupe looked like a cross between a Volkswagen Beetle and a bulldog, some, according to the MINI website, said.

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"Are you ready to go?" Lauren Smith, sophomore, business major asked,

"Yeah I'm ready. Who's driving?" Lindsey Siock, sophomore, education major asked in return.

"Well I'm not, I don't have any gas in my car." Lauren said.

"Neither to do I. What are we going to do?" Lindsay replied. As Lindsay sat in her desk chair drinking her bottle of water, she turned back to Lauren and asked,

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The Bavarian Motor Works, commonly known as BMW; acquired MINI in 1994. "AutoCar" named the MINI "car of the century," shortly thereafter.

In 2001, MINI was reintroduced to the U.S. to rave reviews and national excitement. Limited supplies ensured a waiting list and prestige demand.

Since then, Americans have fallen in love with the MINI.

"I think they're the cutest little car in the world. I think they're horribly impractical and I could never move my stuff all the way from Maine to here. And I hear they're very fuel efficient," Amanda Brown, a secondary education and math major from Maine, said.

Well, the scientists of the world haven't yet figured out water-powered cars but they have been working on something new. This is something that powers cars, eliminating the deadly fumes and air pollution-pure hydrogen.

The hydrogen that powers these cars is taken out of water, through an electrolysis process. Hydrogen-powered, or fuel-cell-powered, vehicles have been being tested around the world since the mid 90's. Some of the major automobile manufactures have created and tested these vehicles, such as BMW and Honda.

Fuel-cell power does not give off the fumes and pollution that natural gas powered cars do. However, there are a few kinks that the scientists still have to figure out. The hydrogen is highly unstable and it is flammable. Also, it will take a countless number of processes to get hydrogen stations installed in towns and cities.

Honda is said to lease a small number of these cars in the United States and in Japan at the end ofthis year.

To some, this may be a great idea, to others not so much. Christopher Sabatino, a resident sophomore said, "That would be cool. Anything·s better than gas." Sebastian Dronski, also a resident sophomore, said, "Its a marvelous

world wide invention. It would tiring about less pollution and a cleaner environment for the working class people.'' Hydrogen cars are being tested throughout the world. So, as you are driving, keep a look out for these cars.

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"I was thinking about getting one this summer, but I wound up getting a different car. It is sporty, yet different from every other car these days; every other car is going for a high tech look, and since they are originally British made, they went for a older look," Tom Langston, a jooior business administration will have a MINI on location.

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"Let's bow our heads and pray." This marks the beginning of my class every Monday and Wednesday morning.

My teacher asks everyone to bow his or her head and recites a prayer. I obediently make the sign of the cross, bow my head, pray and make the sign of the cross once again. This is nothing out of the ordinary for me because of my Catholic background. Usually, though, I am at the dinner table or at church, not in a classroom.

One day r decided to take a peek at what other students do during this time. There is a wide range in activities. Some check their cell phones turning them on silent. Others quickly finish up homework. My favorite are the students that bow their heads and take the opportunity to doze just a little longer. Of course, there arc the students that stumble in late and miss the prayer altogether.

Arc these activities silent objections or do the students simply not care?

On the first day of class I was surprised by the idea of a prayer. Even though Cabrini is a Catholic college, no

other teacher that I have had has led a I prayer in their classroom. Not even in my religion class. At first I thought that the teacher was saying a prayer because it was the first day of class. I thought that perhaps it was motivation for the class, the teacher included, to make it through the semester. Or maybe the prayer was a spiritual beginning and fresh start. I

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quickly realized, however, that praying College is a home away from home. If would become a Monday and Wednesday that is true, then why do some students custom for me. treat it like a landfill?

I am not in objection to saying a The way that some of the bathrooms prayer to begin class. I think that it is are taken care of is horrible. How hard is relaxing and I feel that it allows the mind it to flush a toilet? All you have to do is to clear and prepare for class. push down a handle. It's not rocket sciBut what about students who don't ence. How long does it really take to agree with saying a prayer? They may assume, as I did, that everyone is fine with it since there doesn't seem to be any disagreements. Vlhen I thought of this is when I realized that not everyone might be as comfortable with prayer as I am.

For this reason I feel that the recited prayer should perhaps be changed to a moment of silence if it seems as though any student is uncomfortable. A moment I of silence will still allow students those few extra seconds to calm down and mentally prepare for class. Students could do

flush? It takes two or three seconds at the most. ls it fair to the students that want to walk into a clean bathroom? The bathrooms have to be used by everybody in the hall. Have enough respect for the people in the hall and clean up the mess. It's called common courtesy. Leaving hair in the sinks and showers

as they please with the little bit of extra time. They could pray if they wanted to. • or just enjoy the silence or even catch I some extra z·s. n

Transfer students feel blue

Transferring,while somemay thinkit is easy,is not sucha fun-filledevent.

AfteracceptingCabrini's.invitationto attendthe school,transferstudentswere askedto signupfora one-dayorientation. Those who attendedtook mathand languageplacementtests,heardfroma few studentservices,signed up for classes, andwenthome.

Some maythink that becausetransfer students already had some college experience they should have an idea of how things work. However, there are many things unique to each school.

Compared to the three-day orientation that the incoming freshmen attended, some transfer students, who attended the one-day orientation, feel out of the loop. Erin Schell, a transfer sophomore, said, "I'm not sure where I stand- l sort of feel like a freshman, because I don't have all of the infonnation but it seems to me, like the freshmen are the ones who know what's going on. For the things I'm not completely sure about. I have either had to ask my RA or have heard it from some of die freshmen!'

The social aspect of orientation was also not as great of an opportunity as some transfer students had expected. "There was so much stuff cram.med into

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is extremely unsanitary. Students don't want to get in the shower and come out with some else's hair on their feet. Hair in the sink is just as bad or maybe even worse. It's simple; if you shave at the sink, rinse it out! Nobody wants to wake up, go in the bathroom, and see somebody's hair laying all over the sink they have to brush their teeth in. Why mess up the bathroom right after the cleaning people leave? That means that _from about noon until 10 the next morning the bathrooms are torn apart.

The bathrooms are not where the trouble stops. Let's not forget about the halls. A large number of trash always seems to settle in the dorms and the houses. It's not uncommon to walk through the halls and slip over an empty bag of chips or trip over a half drunk bottle of Pepsi. Trash should be disposed of in a trashcan, not on the floor. We_don't live outside where if the wind blows the trash gets picked up, or a stray dog or cat will eat it. The trash has to sit until houset 0 I • I r n s h •I we're looking for."

keeping comes in the morning. Will the destruction ever stop? Some hallway rugs have gum and burn marks on them. Signs that show exits to the building are knocked down and just the lights remain. Not having the signs is dangerous, especially if an accident were to happen. Why knock them down and put people in a potentially hazardous situation?

Everything that is damaged in the residences halls and houses comes off of the housing deposits that are handed in to reserve spots to live on campus. That goes for everyone that lives in the building.

How fair is it for the cleaning people that have to come and clean the mess? Why should they have to do extra unnecessary cleaning? How does it make us look as college students? ls this the way we treat our own homes? f e • I s p s

one day. that there wasn't much time to interact w:ith any of the other people there. It wasn't like my freshman year, where I had the chance to make friends that I'd see in September- I suppose that I feel somewhat cheated," Rebecca Clark, a transfer sopholllOl'C,said. The freshmen, who attended the three-day orientation, had the chance to meet many new people, spend more time f'mding common interests and goals, and to gain new friends that they would see at the start of school.

As the swnmer ended, it came time to reM't1.to the college life. There were many events for the freshmen (as well as their families), for they are "First-Year Students." Transfers are 'first-year' students at Cabrini College.

It seemed as though transfer students were not really embraced by or welcomed into the "new" community by being included in the types of activities, such as the Matriculation/Welcoming Ceremony. which w.:re provided for the freshmen. While transferring is not a oompletely negative experience for most, there is a sense of something missing. Clark said.

'·I am happy that I chose to transfer to Cabrini, but wish r had the same experience that I did during my freshman year. You miss stuff when you aren't a freshman."

Nothing against being a freshman, transfers just wish they had the same opportunity at their new school.

Irony is a Ir--.

Sorry for being so blatant, but it is. I worked through four years of college, in order to pay for those four years of college. Now, as a graduate, my determination to overcome adversity is coming back to bite me in the ass.

This piece is not intended to be the random rambling of a bitter alum, but more so of a useful bit of advice for underclassmen to not make my same mistake.

While most of you still attending Cabrini spent your summer lying on beaches, chilling with your friends and just plain-old relaxing, I was getting all dolled up in business suits (in 90 degree weather, mind you) to attend interview after interview. The end result - "I'm sorry, you don't have the experience

What the hell? My professors, supervisors, co-workers, peers and family members were just as dumbfounded as I was. Despite the fact that my Bachelor's Degree (Magna Cum Laude by the way) and extracurricular experience at Cabrini more than fulfilled EVERY SINGLE other requirement for the position, the simple fact that I didn't do an internship was preventing me from finding a job (or at least one that I actually wanted).

Who cares that l couldn't do an internship because l was working a fulltime job to pay for college? Who cares that I have four years of work experience in a fast-paced business environment? Employers don't. Since it wasn't in the marketing field, they do not want to hear about it.

Meanwhile, all my friends who had internships are chilling in their nice cushy jobs, not sweating the drama of interviews, resumes and rejection letters.

Of course my first thought was "damn, I should've listened to my adviser," (Sorry Cathy). At the same time, my situation was the way it was, and I was fully aware of what the repercussions could be for my lack of co-op experience.

However, I was optimistic and just hoped for the best. I mean .I'm Sharvon right? Well. ! was wrong.

Lu.:ky for me. I was working for a company with managers and supervisors who not only know me personally and the extent of my skills, as well as my work etluc, but who are also interested in investing their time- to helping me-climltl,-...:;;;.,,,ilo,.~.~ the corporate ladder. It was just a matter I I of me being patient for the right opportunity to become available.

Although many other companies were reluctant to welcome me onto their payroll, I hold no hard feelings. In the words of my good friend Vince DeFruscio, "It's their loss!"

Okay - here comes the advice. DO AN INTERNSHIP! Do more than one if you can. As many as possible. They eat that stuff up, and believe me, with this economy, you'll need it. If you're one of those types that sits around the dorm playing PlayStation all day ol: if you're relying on your "skills" to get you by like I did, then get your butt up and over to the Co-op and Career Services office. You have no idea what your actions today will do for you tomorrow.

ALYSSA SHOENLEBtR STAFFWR1TE.R AMS725@ CABRINI.EDU

The true story of a girl and her identity

CECELIA FRANCISCO STAFF WRITER CF722@ CABRI\JI.EDl,

ls your identity safe? You might want to take a good look at all of your assets before you answer this question-especially ·if you 're a Cabrini student.

I'm not here to point fingers just yet.

In mid April 2003, l went home with my roommate for dinner. During our conversation, my parents informed me that someone was trying to steal my mother's identity.

It came to their attention when our usual pile of mail seemed smaller. Soon the mailman came to the door with a confirmation letter for a change of address, claiming he thought one of my parents' 'college-aged' kids had moved out.

Their next plan of action was to contact the post master. After finding out that someone had put in a change of address for my mother's name without so much as one form of identification, the post master told my parents it wasn't necessary to get a police report, and that a postal inspector would be put on the case. My parents put their credit cards on hold. Our change of address was fixed and the normal mail flow returned. Along with it came three credit card denials.

After calling all the companies and being unable to obtain an address directly. one of the credit card companies confirmed that the application was filled out using not my mother's Social Security Number, but instead it was filled out with mine. The reason for this mix up was that my mother and I have the same name. By now it was almost the end of May.

I then took action to begin straightening out my dilemma. We called the police and asked them to come out so I

could file a police report. The officer asked me if I knew anyone who could have stolen my identity. I listed three known possibilities: a Cabrini student working in an office with access to my records; former Red Cross, employees who were reported to be selling identities of people who had given blood in l\ ovember; and also the post office, due to the fact that the post master told us not to file a police report.

The officer explained to me that filing a police report is important. Without a police report, in the future when I apply for anything requiring a credit check, I will have to show a copy of the report to show that the credit card denials were the cause of attempted identity theft.

Things came back to normal until the middle of June, when my mother's beloved tabloid subscriptions stopped showing up. Upon calling the magazines, she found out that my address had again been changed. After straightening things out with them, on a whim my mother asked if the woman could give

er the address that the magazines were being sent too. Astoundingly, even after credit card companies refused even with written letters petitioning for the address, the woman gave -ny mother the information. Currently. my case is sitting with a detective, waiting to be looked at. What bothers me greatly, however, is not that this happened to me. ln the beginning of May. upon finding out about the Red Cross identity thefts. I contacted Cabrini. explaining that I had given blood in l',ovember and had just found out through TV news outlets that 1 along with other students could be targeted. At no point did anyone tell me that there was a possibility that someone working/connected to the school could be the perpetrator. I later received a call from a representative from the Red Cross, informing me that my identity problems had nothing to co with their investigations.

In August a friend of mine went to school early and discovered that a mutual friend had also had their identity

stolen. She told us that it wasn't just her either. I later found out that a varying number of students are experiencing similar problems. Not only that, but my friend's mail was going to the same address to which my mail had been going.

I also learned that lawsuits arc being brought against the school regarding similar .c.ases.What I would like to know, as I am outraged, is why were we not warned? Why didn't I open my mail to find a letter from Charlie Schaffner, telling me about a serious crime being committed on this campus that could affect my life seriously m not only the current time but also my future?

Am I wrong in thinking that Public Safety is about protecting me, a student and resident of this school? Frankly, I feel let down and betrayed by the system which is supposed to keep watch over potential dangers to its pupils.

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my car here, and so should everyone else.

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However, during the first week of classes, cars were parked along Residential Blvd. - not only in normal parking spots, but also along the grass. These cars were not only the cars of upperclassmen, but freshmen as well. It is hard enough to find a parking spot with just upperclassmen cars on campus, and so the rules of freshmen not having their here- should be strictly enforced. In my opinion, I had to wait until I was a second year student to have

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live in for example, there are two parking spots in the drivewa} and then one handicapped spot, yet the house is not handicap accessible. There is a step into

the house, but even if that step was not there, and a handicapped student wanted to live and park here, they would be able to live in one of three rooms with no access to the kitchen, laundry room or handicapped bathroom. I'm not trying to downsize the importance of having handicapped spots, but I think they need to be positioned better. Of course I would have loved to have used the handicapped parking spot that night that l needed a place to park, but it was taken due to the lack of other parking spaces on campus. The freshmen on this campus need to realize that rules are rules and they need to be respected.

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Unfortunately the other side thJt was not presented in the article was one that my family and I experienced first hand when my father died because of a doctor's lack to respond. While my father was getting an organ transplant, everything was going smoothly until heart complications arose. There was a clamp put on his heart in the beginning, and they tightened it too tight that his heart eventually exploded from the pressure. This is something that should have been avoided in the first place. I would hope that doctors entering a hospital would have sense and enough experience to remember to do something as simple as loosening a clamp. To think that my father could still be with me today, had it not been for those doctors, kills me.

In tum, if doctors are making mistakes, they should have to pay for them. The price of medical insurance in Pennsylvania is high, but that's because too many doctors are making mistakes, and people have a right to sue. In my case, my aunt decided to sue, because she was mad that our father was taken away from us (l have two sisters). Finally, three years later, we finally are getting some compensation. The good part about it is that the insurance company for Einstein Hospital in Philadelphia wants to settle out of court. My point is that if the doctors are making mistakes, then they should pay, and if doctors are leaving Pennsylvania because of the high costs, then let them go. I don't want a doctor working on me whose going to make a mistake like the one made on my father.

Kristen Getka Junior kmg722@cabrini.edu

Men's soccer:double OT

"It was our first PAC game of the year," Meder said. "We'll be changing up the lineups a little and see how it goes. Today was tough; we just didn't play well enough to win."

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Kernicky has been swimming on and off for the past 25 years at institutions such as Widener University and Monsignor Bonner High School.

Kernicky coaches the Notre Dame Academy team who practices at the Dixon Center. Kernicky was originally noticed while at the Notre Dame practices and was asked if he could coach a team for Cabrini. He stressed his hopes for the girl's personal growth and wants m "to work hard and have fun."

There was a meeting this past week for all who were interested in competing. "lt was a very good turnout," Treml said. According to Treml, two juniors and mostly underclassmen attended the meeting. There were l 7 in total at the meeting, which is more than double the seven girls involved in last years swim club.

Junior Christina Callahan attended the meeting as well. Callahan has been swimming for 13 years and has taken a

break for the past two. Although she was not involved with the club this past year, she was familiar with its record.

"Last year they came close to beating Kings College and Arcadia University," Callahan said. "l'd like it ifwe could beat them this year." Although she hopes that the team is victorious, she has her own goals of getting back into the sport.

Treml anticipates that her work for the team will be beneficial. "I really want to come back to it after I graduate and I hope it grows as a sport here at Cabrini." Treml said.

So far there are five meets scheduled for the team: two in November, two in January, and an invitational in Feruary. The team is going to start official practices within the next few weeks that are from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. and run Monday through Friday.

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Freshmen spark success for women's tennis team Volleyballshocks the Pennsylvania AthleticConference

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The Cabrini College women ·s tennis team has made it clear that the Fall 2003 season will be a memorable one. After a 9-0 victory over Alvernia on Monday, SCP.I.8, the Lady Cavs are aware that their early success is due in part by a strong freshman turnout. "Our fresnman girls are awesome," junior Carrie Kaufman said. "We're a young team, but we have five returning players this season."

The Cavaliers finished third overall in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference last year. and this season the team hopes to improve on that. "Reggie Day is a great coach, and a good friend," Kaufman said.

Day, head tennis coach for the last 16 years, was an avid tennis player since the age of 12. Day made his rounds to each of the matches to give his players helpful advice to improve their performance.

"This team is like one big family," Day said. "Everyone gets along great and works together."

After the 9-0 victory against Alvernia, Cabrini's next challenge would be the University of Sciences of Philadelphia, at home. On Wednesday Sept. 10, at 4 p.m., the Cavaliers were still warming up while waiting for USP to arrive. Students and other fans began showing up to support their favorite players.

Mike Sofia, a junior, and member of the men's tennis team, said, "I help with the girl's team practices: they are a very strong squad this year." Suddenly, Day called the Lady Cavs over to a shady spot under a tree. Day had them in a sort of pre-match huddle that one could only assume was aimed to stress what was talked about during practices. After a raucous cheer of "Go Cavs," the group dispersed and the team stayed hydrated with water and fruit.

Aside from a few jokes and cheers, the Lady Cavs remained focused on the matches to come. With an all-star lmeup

including junior, Jen Keller; sophomore Tracy Stabler; and freshmen Caitlin Scott, Jenna Cane, and Jackie Crcitghton, they ended the match with yet another 90 win against a disappointed USP.

Overall the women's tennis team looks forward to a successful season under the leadership of Day. Day and the Lady Cavaliers gave a special thanks to Lesley Danehy, athletic director, for her role in convincing the NCAA to permit a pre-season for the regular season matches. Due to the fact that the NCAA considered tennis exclusively a spring sport, every year before this one, the fall squad was without a pre-season.

The Lady Cavs appear to be having a solid start. and under the guidance of Day, have displayed its intent to improve.

"When you have a job like this one, it's a lot like a marriage." Day said. "I have to sometimes stop and think how long I've been marned for. It doesn't really matter how long though because a sausfied coach doesn ·1 need to when her or his contract expires."

The Cabrini women·s volleyball team started its Penns) lvania Athletic Conference season with a big win over Alvernia on Tuesday, Sept. 9. With the Lady Cavs having finished last year with an overall record of 8-14, its first game win was a hopeful preview

have improved over the years, and if we continue to play like this, then we are on the road to the playoffs."

According to Green, a lot of the team's progress can be credited to head coach Trisha Arnold. "She has really tried to rebuild Cabrini's program;' Green said. "She works the team hard, and she is really big on us doing things together as a team. She knows that in

The udy Cavs huddle on the court during a victory over Alvemia College on Tuesday,Sept. 9. The Cavs next match is the Swarthmore College Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 9 a.m. order to win, that's what we need to do." into what can be expected from the girls After the

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Marcel Basset ran with the team for the firsttime on Sept.13, rain inhibitedhis performance

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Unbearable weather conditions on Saturday. Sept. 13, ~ere not in runner Mar~ssct's favor. The meet began at I\Ya.m., with humidity in the air and rain puddles dominating the trail. Basset was uncomfortable while running because his uniform was soaked from the ram.

Due to an injury, Saturday's meet was Basset's first of the cross country season. A sprained ankle restricted Basset for a few weeks and did not permit him to compete in the meets with the rest of the team.

Basset admitted to have never run more than one mile at a time before arriving at Cabirni. Now, for the cross country team, he is averaging about a 30 minute paced eight kilometer course. An 8K run is approximately five miles and is the standard event of all cross country meets. Saturday's meet was his first of this fall's seas~n. He came to the finish

line in about 35 minutes.

When asked about this season, Basset said "the coach did a great Job of recruiting this year's freshmen, and ram astonished by ho\\ well the team is performing.''

Basset began nmning track his junior year in high school Ile attended Engineering and Science high school in Philadelphia. In high ~cbool, Basset was very active in sports. Footbail, track, and basketball were all a part of his high school career.

Currently, Basset is enrolled as a junior po~al science major and is a teammate~everal Cabrini athletic teams.

After cross country comes to an end, it is only the beginning of Basset's winter basketball season with the Cavaliers.

"l try to enjoy my college experience while I can," Basset said.

Basset strives for the best in everything he does, and considers himself very competitive.

"I bate losing, that's the worst thing," Basset said.

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''This might be the best women's soccer program ever to play at Cabrini. Not only is the skill level excellent, but the personalities on the team make them an absolute joy to coach," head women's soccer coach Ken Prothero said.

Prothero started his college coaching career at Arcadia University as an assistant/goalkeeper trainer in 2000.

Prothero is now in his fourth season coaching at Cabrini and his second season as the team's head coach. Prothero is assisted by,Jess Huda. assistant coach and goalkeeper specialist. and Kate

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women's soccer has ever fielded.

Prothero attacks this year's season with 15 returning players and 10 freshmen.

When asked of what expectations Prothero has for this season. he said, "Seeing us improve every gamf). feel that our young team can reverse our 614 record of last year to 14-6 and be contenders in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference playoffs." The team has already show~s ofa complete reversal of last y~ecord by oeating two teams, York College and St. Mary's College, which it lost to last season.

The team is Jed by captains Kelli Ramano and Heather St. Amour. "Kelli is a very vocal leader and Heather's intensity and work ethic are very contaKensey. assistant coach and defensive gious." Prothero said. specialist.

"Having both Jess Huda and Kate Kensey assist with coaching duties has been an invaluable help to me." Prothero said. ··r have also seen a tremendous improvement m our returning players taking on more leadership responsibilities. This was a major weakness within our program last fall, because we had a very large freshman class and only one senior."

This season the team consists of 25 players. the biggest team Cabrini

"Positive attitude is the best I've ever seen," Buda, a former goalkeeper at Cabrini, said.

The team traveled 10 Franklin and Marshall College to start the season with a two game tournament. Losing in its first match 2-0 against F&M, the team regrouped to beat York College 3-1. The Cavaliers are now 3-1 giving up only three goals in four games.

Prothero said. "Not only is it the talent that is the highest it's ever been but the team chemistry is incredible."

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THIS WEEK:

Thursday, Sept. 18

• Women's Field Hockey at Arcadia University, 4 p.m.

• Student Organization

Leadership

Development (S.O.L.D.)

Program "Treasurer's Roundtable," 5 to 6 p.m., Grace Hall Atrium

JJH7221qiCABRINI.EDU Pennsylvania Athletic Conference men ·s soccer season started off with a bang last Thursday, Sept. I 0. as Wes!~ College and>i!,brini collided in a full out battle une!JAhe end, filled with p;;;::sical play. When the dust cleared 55 fouls and 110 minutes later, the Cavs and the visiting Wolverines settled for a 0-0 tie in double overtime.

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I··we looked a little flat and there wasn't much intensity," head coach Doug er said. "They play a different style t e we do. a kick--and~n attack. We h e to approach thfga~e in more of a finesse way

Although much intensity was show-n, a lack of effort was far from the truth as both squads battled through the physical match. While Cabrini had many chances to score, it was its defense that kept the home team in the game. Starting Goalkeeper James Beck saved six shots along the way, including a denial on a one on one opportunity with only three minutes remaining in the first overtime.

"We just couldn't finish at all," ~eder said. "But Beck played very well and the same for our backs who r think played well too. [Anthony] Pepe, (Jeffrey) Carman. they both had really good games back there:•

The Cavs started the game strong with two early opportunities just 12 minutes into the game. but were turned away by Wesley keeper Edward Hum. Hunt, a freshman goalie. faced 19 shots by the Cabrini attack. Cabrini was not able to get much pressure on Wesley after the early chances due to its strangling defense.

"'Their offside·s trap was really tough," Meder said. " We struggled a lot against that and their goalie really did have a nice game."

The Cavs were tallied up for offsides nine times throughout the game, frustrating its possible advantages. After an upand--down first half. the score was sti II knotted at zeros.

The excitement picked up in the second half, as Cabrini came out with another early chance nine minutes into the second frame. Following a long throw-in by senior Brian Flemming that landed in the box, a swarm of shots were put on goal but were again turned away. The strongest chance, a rocket shot by Jason Cat.i.gnus.just missed due to a save from Wesley keeper Hunt.

The Wesl.:y squad turned the tables takmg \er much of the second half as the fou. s t,egan to fly. Beck and defend~r \ 1cliael Ferrse would both gamer • I ,v, ,~ ,it the midway point of the 1_,t T c \\e5ky offense continued to ·,·er r • rre%urc on the Cavaliers thnu~b n s if the second half as the horn<!te·u de dgcd a few near goals.

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• Mass, 7 p.m., Bruckmann Chapel of Saint Joseph

Friday, Sept. 19

• Philadelphia Zoo bus departs at 9:30 a.m. from Founder's Hall

Saturday, Sept. 20

• Outreach Saturday. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Women's Volleyball at Swarthmore College

Tournament, 9 a.m.

• Women's Tennis vs. Immaculata University, 1 p.m.

• Women's Field Hockey vs. College

Misericordia, 1 p.m.

• Women's Soccer at Wesley College, 4 p.m.

• Fourth Annual AGAPE Celebration, 7 p.m., Mansion (Contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at extension 8525 for more information).

• Cross-Country at Baptist Bible College. TBA

Sunday, Sept.21

• Women's Tennis at Marywood University, 1 p.m.

• Mass, 7 p.m., Brockmann Chapel of Saint Joseph

Tuesday, Sept. 23

• Mass, 8: 15 a.m., Brockmann Chapel of Saint Joseph

• Involvement Fair (All students invited) 4 to 8 p.m.

_Wednesday, Sept. 24

• Women's F1etd Hockey at Philadelphia Un.\ erstty, 4 p.m.

• Men's Soccer at \\'idener University, 4 p.m.

• Women's Soccer vs. Villa Julie College, 4 p.m.

• Women's Volleyball vs. College Misericordia, 7 p.m.