Oct. 09, 2003 issue 06 Loquitur

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Saturday, Oct. 4.

Constance H. Williams of the 17th senatorial district was right next to President Antoinette Iadarola helping celebrate the festivities. Adding to the excitement, master of ceremonies Stephen Highsmith, of the class of 1988, remarked that Saturday also marked the launching of Sputnik on Oct. 4, 1957.

All corner stones of buildings are hollow, allowing space for a time capsule according to developer and soon-to-be member of Cabrini College's Board of Trustees Caswell F. Holloway III.

last weekend's program witnessed the placing of the Items chosen for Cabrini's time capsule.

An excerpt taken from the program given at the ceremony said, "Individuals from all corners of the Cabrini College community were asked to select an item for placement into the time capsule When the College celebrates its I 00th anniversary in the year 2057, leaders of the College at that time will be instructed to open the capsule and reveal its contents."

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Pennsylvania state senator, Constance Williams, of the 17th district, addressed the crowd on Saturday, Oct 4.

Sports equipment taken from House 6

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Friday, Oct. 3, at 3:30 p.m junior lacrosse player Justin Gray was trying to nap when he heard loud rustling outside the door. He walked out of his room in House 6 and watched as public safety officer Jim Gallagher piled hockey and lacrosse equipment, including astro turf and several pairs of sneakers. into the back of his vehicle.

Gray approached Gallagher and asked if it was ok if he took his belongings. Gallagher said, "I'll have to take it up with [Charlie] Schaffner."

"They took everything but a shoe," Gray said. Gallagher told Gray that he was confiscating the equipment because it was blocking a fire exit. "He said he was going to write us up and that our RA got a letter about it," Gray said.

Editorial .Student activities plans a more successfulfamily weekend with each passingyear

It was ingenious. Whoever thought that bringing toy soldiers, carriage rides, live monkeys, kites, fairies and karaoke to a college campus would provide for such entertainment. Jason Bozzone did, and his unusual vision and ideas made this weekend's Family Weekend a major success.

By far the most successful and anticipated event was the live monkeys. The monkeys were the most buzzed about conversation piece about Family Weekend. Instead of not-so-cuddly snakes and birds at last year's kite festival, children got to hold the friendly and lively monkeys and assist them in ff""--~~ their various tricks and treats. The children squealed and giggled with delight as parents and young adults watched with smiles on their faces.

The attendance and atmosphere at the weekend events was spectacular. The usually long, drawn-out, and scarcely populated Honors Convocation was replaced this year with a horde of eager parents and faculty watching the bright, young minds of the college accept their academic awards. The best part about the event was that the ceremony was short, sweet and jam-packed-the standing-room only crowd was something Cabrini has not seen at its Honors Convocations before.

There were many other unusual and creative events that students and their families' could attend at Family Weekend. Parents could show their songbird talent with karaoke in Jazzman's Cafe. Area excursions to Fairmount Park and the King of Prussia Mall brought families off campus to enjoy the scenery that surrounds Cabrini. Carriage rides, fully equipped with horse and buggy, took eager families for a ride around campus. Finally, the enchanted dinner, filled with fairies and candlelight, delighted all.

The campus has not seen such an extraordinary Family Weekend before. The laughter and delight that was on everyone's face throughout the weekend was reason enough to know the weekend was a succcess. With Family Weekend being such a success, more can be expected from Bozzone and company in the upcoming semesters.

It took someone with the enthusiasm of Bozzone to bring Cabrini to the next level. The humdrum attitude of years past has all but been erased with the young, enthusiastic team that makes up Student Activities. If anyone is wondering whether next year's Famil¥ Weekend will live up to the majesty of this year, let the words of Bozzone echo in your ear-just wait 'til next year.

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STEPHANIE MORITZ SPORTS EDITOR SAM722@CABRll'-J.EDU

The Future Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia has announced it's new President, Craig Vagell, an English/Communications junior at Cabrini College

The Future Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia is an organization that provides resources for upper-level high school and college students to explore career options in the communication field.

Vagell is a resident assistant, vice president of campus activities and programming board, student ambassador, search leader for campus ministry, assistant operations manager for 89.1 The Burn, and co-executive producer/studio manager for Cabrini's Outspoken.

Vagell first became introduced to the organization after he attended a symposium with

approximately 50 other Philadelphia area students at channel 3 last spring. The symposium allowed Vagell to make contacts in public relations, journalism, and video, view an actual television show behind the scenes, and become aware of a new position opening this year.

President Brian SaenzDeViteri, and Vice President Stephanie Tofani, graduated from Rowan University last year and were the founders of the Future Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia organization.

SaenzDeViteri and Tofani appointed Vagell to the position Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003, at a symposium located m Widner Lecture Hall entitled ''Careers in Media."

"It would be excellent to get Cabrini's name out there for public relations, and a great opportunity for me because I would be able to meet other students from other colleges and universities," Vagell said.

One of Vagell's first priorities is to establish an executive board. This executive board will institute a new constitution, update the current website, advertise what the Future Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia has to offer such as another symposium scheduled for next spring at channel 6, and be given the chance to take part in many new opportunity for their future. Vagell also hopes to establish a budget and raise money for the organization through Cabrini College and it's alumni. "With the changes I believe I can bring a lot of leadership skills that I have developed through Cabrini College."

"This is an opportunity you can't get any day. I will be able to show the professional staff members in the Philadelphia area that I am a hard worker and extremely interested and dedicated in the communications field," Vagell said.

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Spirits soar at kite f es ti val

KRISTE:>, CATALA:",OTIO STAFF WRITER KMC723@CABRINI.EDU

Spirits were high as parents taught their children how to fly a kite. The sky was ligh blue and mixed with a few clouds and the leaves rustled as the wind blew in. Shouts of glee could be heard from all drections when the children were flying all by themselves.

Kites soared through the air as young children pranced around the upper field on Sunday, Oct. 5.

The festival was sponsored by the marketing and communications department and was part of the busy schedule of Family Weekend events.

"I think it went pretty well because this is the first year that our department has sponsored the event," freshmen Nick Weiss said. Weiss played a large role in organizing the event. "We had

750 kites and we only had about 30 left when we were done."

The South Jersey Kite Flyers were also in attendance. One of the founders of the Flyers, Pat Mozier, said, "We were invited guests and we came to show the kites that we have made." The kite flyers are an organization that have members all over the Pennsylvania and New Jersey area.

The event drew local residents as well as Cabrini employees.

Bubbles were sprinkled through the air by a bubble machine and kids were able to fill bottles with colorful sand, creating their own art work. A clown was also on hand to consruct balloon animals for everyone to enjoy.

''Do not call lists'' protect against telemarketers

CHRISTOPHER JONES STAFF WRITER CBJ722@CABRJNI.EDU

Click. This is the sound of the phone slamming after being annoyed by another telemarketer.

The national "do not call list," which over 15 million people have signed-up for so far, is for anyone who does not want to

receive irritating and disruptive telemarketing calls. "I understand that businesses need to promote themselves, however I personally find it an invasion and annoyance," Chris Heistand, health and wellness educator, said

After registering online, the FederalTradeCommissionautomatically sends a confirmed link, by way of e-mail, to registrants in

order to verify a request to be placed on the "do not call list." Registrants then have three days to confirm or else they will not be added to the list. As of Oct. 1, telemarketers that violate this list will be fined and could face up to $11,000 in law suits per call.

According to CNN, Americans who have already said that they don't want telemarket-

ing calls may have to fend off sales pitches from other directions-such as e-mail or snail mail at the front door.

Though the "do not call list" protects residences from telemarketers, there are some companies and organizations that are exempt fromthisrule.

Fortune magazine said that airlines, banks and credit unions,

insurance companies, charities, telephone surveyors and political organizations are all exempt from the "do not call list." This list can also be ignored by companies that already have an existing relationship with you.

Public safety officers take sports equipment

Junior, lacrosse player Tom Schneiders, a resident of House 6, returned to his dorm at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3 only to discover that his lacrosse equipment had also been taken.

"They took my favorite pair of Nike Shock sneakers," Schneiders said. "At first, I was shocked, but, luckily, my associate, Mr. Gray, saw the equipment in the back of the truck."

Schneiders's roommate, junior hockey player Rob Cain, had his hockey equipment taken during the incident as well.

Schneiders said that the equipment smells and that is why it is left in the hallway. "They don't provide us with anywhere else to put them. They didn't even give us a warning. Had we been told, we would have come up with a better place to keep the stuff," Schneiders said.

Antonio Masone, a senior lacrosse player whose equipment was also taken by Public Safety, said that Area 3 Coordinator Tutaleni Asino mentioned that he would look into getting the athletes a closet to keep their equipment in, but said nothing about

moving it away from the exit until that point.

Monday, Sept. 29, House 6 resident assistant, senior Josh Dzielak, found a note on his door saying that the items blocking the fire exit needed to be removed by Wednesday, Oct. l, or Residence Life would be notified.

Dzielak said that he talked to Gray. "I suggested that they move their equipment to the basement," Dzielak said. Gray said that he would talk to the rest of the guys in the house and take care of the problem.

Dzielak said that Asino had previously talked to him and gave him the impression that he addressed the problem to the House 6 residents.

Director of Public Safety Charlie Schaffner said that the items were taken to Public Safety, documented, and an inventory was taken. "We had several reports over a weekly period," Schaffner said. Most of the reports came from students and RA's during their nightly rounds.

Schaffner confirmed that a note was left for the RA about the items that needed to be removed. The decision about how to handle the situation is up to residence

life according to Schaffner.

Angie Hodgeman, assistant director of residence life, said that she was notified of the incident that took place between House 6 residents and Public Safety. If the bags are in a common area causing a fire hazard, they are allowed to be confiscated "They [Public Safety] are allowed to look through the bags for identification," Hodgeman said.

Director of Residence Life George Stroud said, "This action was taken because the equipment was blocking the fire exit. We are first and foremost concerned about the safety of every student. By blocking the exit, every resident in that building could have been in jeopardy."

Gray, Schneiders, Cain, Masone, and junior Rory Friel, whose equipment was also taken, were notified that they needed to pick up their equipment at Public Safety and will be fined accordingly for causing a fire hazard.

"We are currently brainstorming possible alternatives for the equipment, " Stroud said.

Cornerstonededication commemoratesCabrini

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The capsule participants included Sister Mary Louise Sullivan, MSC, Ph.D., who placed a memorial card bearing pictures of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini and Sister Ursula. Ann C. Kruse, professor emeritus of the biology department, placed her 1967 senior farewell mug that she received with her class a decade after Cabrini's opening. Junior Lara D' Alessandro placed DNA sequencing gel, an automated DNA sequence with an accompanying photo of one of the gels completed last year in the lab, and a Cabrini ID, "[It is] an item that none ofus (students) could live without."

Alumnus Jacquelyn Gerhart of the class of 1987 placed a biology term paper that was researched on the land that the Science center is being built. IST graduate Edward Mack, of th class of 1998, put the original Information Science and Technology website stored on CD. Hopefully students will be

able to read CDs in 50 years. Shirley Dixon, of the class of 1984, and Mary Budzilowicz , of the class of 1974, placed a kaleidoscope in the capsule. David Bashore, Radnor Township manager, felt that a Radnor baseball cap would signify Cabrini College being a member of a larger community. Alongside the cap was a 2003 comprehensive land use plan.

Finally the last participant of the time capsule dedication was chair of the 1ST department, Dr. Rocco Paolucci, who left behind pictures of full-time faculty and copy of 1ST curriculum stored on CD.

Cabrini College is truly starting out on the long voyage of tomorrow. The future is depending on research, and further study of our world's mysteries. Soon Cabrini will be taking part in the non-stop research of solutions for our future. The words spoken from Iadarola mark this event best, "We know we're good. We're not satisfied with that. We want to be best."

Disney provides • • • opportun1t1es1n a variety of fields

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How would you like to spend a semester where 'dreams come true'?

The Disney Career Fair is hitting West Chester Thursday, Oct. 9. and you too can become a part of the magic.

All majors of any level just need to bring a resume, a welldressed-self, and make sure to not be a minute late, Nancy Hutchison of Career and Co-Op Services, said. This event is taking place at West Chester University, in the Sykes Student Union Ballroom C on Thursday, Oct. 9, beginning with a mandatory information session at 5:30 p.m. and concluding with interviews with Disney recruiters.

Programs website (wwi.v.wdwcollegeprogram.com).

"It is a great opportunity for students to make connections and network with others,'' Hutchison said.

Courses are also offered for credit during this program. These include: Disney College Program Practicum, Disney Communication, Disney Hospitality, Disney Experiential Learning, The Disney Marketing U: Personal and Career Development Strategies, Disney Organizational Leadership, and Disney Human Resource Management.

According to the information packet, students will gain "confidence and independence in a hands-on work experience."

"This experience is no different than studying abroad for a semester," Ann Servey, an accounting professor, said. "It works well for students, because they are still, in a way, in school."

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Staying indoors proves unhealthy

STEPHANIE MORITZ SPORTS EDITOR SAM722@CABRINI.EDU

Are you suffering from a fever, sneezing, runny nose, tiredness, headaches, dizziness, scratchy throat, watery eyes, lethargy, nausea, inability to concentrate, and respiratory infections? If so, then you might be experiencing symptoms of sick building syndrome (SBS) due to poor air quality within the ventilation system.

Known contaminants floating in the air within the ventilation systems contain asbestos fibers, tobacco smoke, allergens (pollen and mold spores), Pathogens (bacteria and viruses), and Radon (radioactive decay products).

Many students may be unaware of the causes of poor ventilation within a house including: carpeting, upholstery, manufactured wood products, pesticides, and cleaning agents which

may give off formaldehyde, viruses from stagnant water accumulated in ducts, humidifiers and drain pans, leftover water that has been collected in ceiling tiles, carpeting, insulation, and plumbing vents.

Research has indicated that the air within homes and other buildings can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air in even the largest and most industrialized cities. People spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors. The risks to health may be greater due to exposure to air pollution indoors than outdoors.

"I would like to know when the cleaning service takes the appropriate amount of time to properly clean out the ventilation within the rooms, because it looks like a few years worth of dust and mold have built up in the vents," junior, House 6 resident Jamie Lewis said.

People who may be exposed to indoor air pollutants for the longest periods of time are often those most prone to the effects of indoor air pollution.

Studentswho pass the first interview will then be asked to set up a second interview. If accepted into the program, students will have a "valuable experienceworking in a wide variety of roles workingin one of WaltDisney World'sTheme Parks,waterparks, or hotels" accordingto the Walt Disney WorldCollege Programinformationpacket.Thispacketcan be foundin the Careerand CoOp ServicesOffice. Thls informationcanalso be foundon the Walt Disney World College

Cabrini alumnus Heather Lynn Rawlings participated in the program in the spring of 2000. She was excited when she was accepted.

"Graduation can wait. Florida, here I come," Rawlings said. Rawlings wished she attended the program earlier than senior year so she could have gone on to the Intensive Internshipwhich dives deeper into Disney relations. However graduation could not be postponed any longer. For students interested in going, one does

not have to wait until senior year; Disney accepts all college levels. The Intensive program is offered to students who complete the initial intern program. People from around the world attend the program each year, and one never stays in the same position for the whole time, according to theater director Neal Newman.

Rawlings still keeps in touch with friends all over the country, including Hawaii. While she was at the program, she interacted with people from London, other parts of Europe and Brazil. Housing is simple, one can choose from apartments with four or six roommates. Rawlings chose the sixperson living arrangements, because it was cheaper. All rent is deducted from the pay administered through the internship.

There is a wide variety of diverse activities to get involved in once at the program. Whether one wants to be in the hotel industry, work with public relations, or jump into the world of technical theater, this program offers plenty.

Newman had the opportunity to work with many eager interns for a summer while he stage-managed some of the background activities. He explained that the environment is well structured, and places an individual into a "true business setting."

The next time you "wish upon a star," you could be doing it where the magic never ends.

La Salle senior Jeremy Durkin checks the job listing and internship bulletin board at La Salle.

Palms put technology in freshmen's handS

SHAWN RICE STAFF WRITER SMR723@CABRINI.EDU

The future of the communications department can be literally found in the palm of one's hands with the purchase of a palm. Beginning this year, the tool has become a requirement for all incoming freshmen.

The consensus amongst the communications faculty is that the palm will be useful for time management and organization. The ability to "beam" students their assignments and class notes is another feature for the palm.

To avoid the image of seeing the palm being used as an expensive paperweight, professors in the communications department had been teaching the freshmen the different uses of the palm.

Why is the communications department putting emphasis on this tool? Dawn Francis, an English/communications professor and also the one behind the palm lessons, said, "Our department is pushing it more because we realize the importance of technology."

After a recent broadcasting panel, which featured representa-

Suicidebomber kills 19,injures50

A Palestinian suicide bomber targeting a beachfront cafe in Israel killed 19 and injured at least 50 others on Saturday, Oct. 4. Among those dead were at least '( five children, ages two months to six ,. years, according to the Washington Post.

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kilied a Palestinian militant in the Tulkarm refugee camp in the West Banks on Friday, Oct. 3.

Israel bombs terrorist camp in Syria

Israel bombed what they are calling a Palestinian terrorist training camp outside Damascus, Syria, Sunday, Oct. 5. lt was the first Israeli attack on Syria in more than 30 years, according to the New York Times. The United States has been sending the message to Syria to end camps like these for months, according to the Washington Post.

Russian president warns U.S. of continued action in Iraq

tion from all forms of communication, students lined up to have their palm beamed the contact information of everyone on that panel. This scenario puts the whole idea behind the palm in perspective.

The main concern with the requirement of palm seems to be the money. Maria D' AJessandro, an English/communications freshman, said, "I hear complaints about the price of the palm."

Matt Mani, also an English/communications freshman, who displayed a Zire 7 l, said, "l like it (Palm) because it's popular with its many features." Some of the Zire 71 features are a built in camera and a MP3 player.

There will be a time when other students will be pressured to purchase a palm so as not to be left out of the communications society. Maria DeVirgiliis, an English/communications sophomore, said, "Organization wise it's nice, but money-wise, it's weak." DeVirgillis received a free palm for her co-facilitator duties but could understand the frustration in affordability.

Dr. Hal Halbert, an English/communications profes-

sor, said, "Members of the department are excited while others are tolerant." Halbert mentioned that without ITR help it has become frustrating for those students who have trouble synching their palm to their computer.

Halbert said, "It would be inappropriate to go into a student's dorm so it is important for ITR to become aware of the palm's technology. Consistency cannot be reached without everyone's involvement."

What does the future hold for Cabrini's communication department? Dr. Jerry Zurek, the English/communications chairman, said, "In a couple of years, we hope to have transmitters in the ceilings." This would allow all students to be quickly beamed their assignments without doing it individually.

Zurek said, "By graduation we hope students (freshmen) to have 100 contacts in their palm."

For those interested in obtaining a Palm the recommended ones are the Zire 71, which is listed at Staples at a price of $299.99 or the Palm Ml30, which is listed at Staples at a price of$194.99.

President Vladimir Putin of Russia warned President Bush that continued action in Iraq could result in a costly drawn-out altercation, much like the one Russia had in Afghanistan on Saturday, Oct. 4, according to the New York Times.

Putin suggests the United States restore autonomy to Iraq as soon as possible.

Liberty Bell to mo,e to oel\ home

The Libert} Bdl is scheduled to be moved l 00 feet to its new home at the Liberty Bell Center on Thursday. Oct. 9. Liberty Bell Center. which cost more than $12.9 million, will feature historical exhibits in addition to the bell, according to the-Philadelphia Inquirer.

100,000 rally for rights in NYC

About 100,000 immigrants gathered in Queens, New York on Saturday. Oct. 4, to rally for rights. They are looking to be granted legal status, among other rights, according to the New York Times. Amongst the crowd were a group of 900 imntigrants and their supporters from Seattle, Wash., and Los Angeles, Calif., who came aboard 18 busses. They call this trip the Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride, after the 1961 antisegregation rides.

Oldest American dies at 115

The oldest American, Elana Slough, a 115 year-old woman from the New Jersey shore, died in a nursing home on Sunday, Oct 5. Her 90 year-old daughter died in the same home three days prior, according to the W~shington Post.

Governor will pump, you up Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger beat 135 candidates in the Calif., recall race against Gray Davis on Tuesday, Oct. 7. He will now take the position of the governor of California.

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Tension builds over museum move

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STA:FF WRITER/WEB EDITOR AMW722@CABRINI.EDU

Barnes students have used Dr. Albert C. Barne's art collection as a source of their education. Now with the controversy surrounding the move of the Barnes Foundation to Philadelphia from Lower Merion, these students are protesting. Students who have attended Barnes want to be part of the Orphan's Court hearings over this move. The problem is not about the move itself but what is going to happen with the education. Right now, there are three and half days that have been set aside for educational purposes.

The positive side of the whole argument is that by moving the collection to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, it will attract more viewers. This would also help in expanding the art along the Parkway. Many people are scared that if it moves to Philadelphia, the art education aspect will be left behind. Judge Stanley Ott has refused to let the Barnes students sit in on the hearings. Hearings will begin in December, where Barne's attorneys will try to fight their case that the moving of the museum is essential for its survival.

Barnes founded the founda-

tion in 1922. He studied psychology, philosophy and art, which began his work on his own theories, which got him interested in the arts. The gallery includes paintings by such artists as Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cezanne and Claude Monet. Besides viewing the artwork galleries, there is also an arboretum where the museum provides tours of the gardens on the grounds.

There are various events that are coming up at the museum within the next two months.

The Barnes Foundation went on a worldwide tour with over 80 paintings in 1993, where numerous people attended the exhibit. Funds that were raised during this art exhibition helped with restoring the museum. Barnes wanted something that he could be proud of. He wanted to leave something behind that would incorporate his love for the interests of the arts. Some critics argue that with the recent issues on the move, that Barnes would not want the education of his students to be lost.

There are a variety of mixed feelings towards how the court decision will be resolved. However, because of his restrictions, if the gallery does not find ways to make more money, it will go bankrupt and the collection will be sold.

For more information about the Barnes foundation visit www.barnesfoundation.org/

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The musical explosion that emanated from the stage of Abilene's on Thursday, Oct. 2, could only be described by one word that has no definition, LOVEBOMB.

LOVEBOMB took the stage at 12:30 a.m., and stole the show with a surging high-energy rock performance that capped off the night of rock with a final bang.

"Lightning Rod," the aptly titled opening tune, set the pace for a frenzied set with little time in between songs wasted. Just as "Lightning Rod" was about to lose juice, the band seamlessly kicked into "Love is Alive" and then directly into "Red-blooded American Male," a LOVEBOMB classic.

A blonde hair, bare-chested Art Amici ferociously pounded at the skins of his drums, while Nate Malara smoothly grooved along on bass, rounding out the rhythm section of the band. An intent Andrew Fullerton, LOVEBOMB's chief songwriter, strummed his guitar with conviction and intricate leads, as Matt Robinson powerfully belted out a variety of lyrics throughout the 11-song set.

Seven songs into the set, LOVEBOMB played a song, which is perhaps their most sing-a-long song to date. "More

Than This" features Robinson repeating the chorus line "I can't top thinking there's more than this," which can be interpreted as a statement about where the band is right now.

The next song started to slow things down. "Springsteen Town" featured an entrancing bass line from Malara, and haunting guitar sound perfected by Fullerton and his overdrive pedal. Although the song is somewhat based on Drexel Hill, some of the lyrics could very well depict the streets that surround Abilene's located on South Street next to Fat Tuesday's. "Cops walk the beat, stop signs and one way streets."

Picking up right where they left off before "Springsteen Town," LOVEBOMB took it up

several notches playing the song "Revelation," where the band slowly builds starting with drums, then bass, followed by guitar, with Robinson introducing the members of the band to the crowd. After introducing himself, Robinson and LOVEBOMB play the song full throttle, until they reach the next song titled, "Another Week."

This song displayed the thunderous drumming ability of Amici, which was emphasized by Robinson as his lips mouthed the words "barn, barn" each time Amici's stick struck the snare. "Another Week" also features lyrics that are a kind of "day in the life" of the band. "I won't make it far, I'm just an a-hole with a whammy bar!"

The raucous rocker, titled "Not Really" showcased what the band had done all night and was simply a showstopper. "Not Really" was a song that enthralled the audience from beginning to end with its sheer loudness, pounding grove and infectious melody.

As the cigarette smoke spiraled upwards and lights dimmed on South Street, the pounding hearts and ringing left m the ears of the audience that was departing belonged to the explosion that was and is LOVEBOMB.

Country superstar comes to local station

CECELIA fRAI\CISCO STAFF WRITER CAF722@CABRIM .EDU

"It's like being on a rollercoaster, [the] anticipation before you go [down the drop] and then it's like 'wow!"' Rachel Luciani said after she and three other WXTU listeners had a chance to meet country superstar Martina McBride.

McBride was in town to promote her recently released CD "Martina" on 92.5 WXTU, Philadelphia's country station.

The interview took place in the WXTU studio on City Avenue on Friday, Oct. I, 2003, around 4 p.m. After almost 45 minutes of interview and live performances of a few songs from the new CD, the four anxious listeners looked up to see a petite red-headed woman walk

through the door of the conference room they had been waiting

She greeted the excited faces with handshakes, smiles and small talk before posing for pie-

tures and signing autographs. Some of the station's employees also took time to meet and pose with the singer.

"This is a once in a life time chance," Diane Sharp-Keys said while watching her daughter happily accept an autograph and pose for a picture with McBride. For a brief l O minutes, the four listeners and some station employees spoke to McBride before she was escorted back up the hall to continue her interview. The listeners stuck around, hoping to catch another glimpse, and eager to listen to the rest of the interview.

McBride answered a few phone calls, explained that she would be touring again with her Christmas CD this winter, and sung a couple more songs before the interview ended at approximately 5:30 p.m.

"I'm completely speechless," Missy Pierce said as her hands were still slightly shaking from adrenaline.

Her friend, Luciani, had written a lengthy e-mail to Cadillac Jack, an afternoon DJ at XTU, who was the one to be interviewing McBride. The e-mail explained how much Pierce loved McBride and had introduced Luciani into the country music scene.

Jack responded, and told the girls to meet at the studio by 4:30

p.m., and Jack would see what he could do. Along with Luciani and Pierce, Sharp-Keys and her daughter also were invited to meet the singer by winning an auction that supported the United Service Organization.

McBride's new CD is her first studio album in four years, and is her 10th studio release. Its first single, "This One's For The Girls," is an anthem for women and girls of all ages, "from one to 99," as the song goes.

For more information on Martina McBride visit www.martina-mcbride.com.

For more information about upcoming country music events in the area visit www.wxtu.com

K£N8Au1BACHIGUE5T PHOTOGMPHER LOVEBOMBguitarist Andrew Fullerton and lead singer Matt Robinson jam at their gig on Thursday, Oct. 2, at Abilene's.

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Fullerton, Robinson, and bassist Nate Malara rock out to one of their songs.

Martina McBride visited 92.5 WXTU on Friday to promote her new CD '"Martina."

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Family Weekend fun for everyone

KENDALL NEIL A&E EDITOR KMN722@CABRINLEDU

When asked what she thought about college life, nine year old Emily Ehrhardt said, "Sweet. I can't wait until I can come to Cabrini." Oct. 3-5 was Family Weekend at Cabrini College, and students were given the chance to invite their families to join faculty, staff, and students in celebrating this year's theme, "Where The Magic Happens."

The weekend kicked off on Friday, Oct. 3, with Mansion tours and area excursions going to the Main Line and to the King of Prussia Mall. For those families who decided to stay on campus, mini performances of the theatre productions for the fall semester were performed. Also along the lines of performing, Cava Java was held in Jazzman 's Cafe and gave students and their families the chance to show their inner pop star during karaoke. Immediately following the future singing sensations of Cabrini, families ventured over to the Dixon Center pool to enjoy the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean," while swimming and lounging in the pool.

Saturday, Oct. 4, started off bright and early with the president's breakfast in the mansion. Keeping in mind the theme of the weekend, "Fairy Tale Hour" started following the breakfast in the mansion. A mystical storyteller brought magic to life for those who attended the event.

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Students were honored by their families and faculty members during the Fall Academic Honors Convocation held in Grace Hall. As the day progressed, so did the rain. Many of the events that were supposed to have taken place during the day during the Cavalier Festival had to be canceled due to the weather. One parent said, "It's a shame the weather didn't hold out, but there's so much to do that it really isn't that big of a deal; we'll just move on to the next thing."

Families joined many faculty and staff members at the commemoration for the Center for Science, Education, and Technology (SET), where a time capsule including CD's and DNA research was positioned into the time capsule that is the cornerstone of the new building.

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There was enough monkeying around in the mansion during the later afternoon on Saturday. Cabrini College veterans Mikey the chimpanzee and Shelby the spider monkey made another appearance to over 100 eager inhabitants in the mansion. Children were given the opportunity to hold both Mikey and Shelby and assist them in some of their tricks. The squeals of delight and laughter coming from the children were a clear sign that this was one of the favorite events.

The magjcal carriage rides that were supposed to take visitors through Cavalier country during the early evening did not exactly go off without a hitch. Delayed by an accident, the horses were three hours late, but agreed to take families through the campus for the remainder of the evening.

Capping off the evening was the "Enchanted Evening of Dinner and Dance" in the Nerney Field House of the Dixon Center. The Dixon Center was transformed into the world of fantasy. Guests were greeted by four toy soldiers standing at the entrance way of the building and followed the path of ivy and red carpets into the field house. Fairy statues complete with a chandelier adorned the ceiling in an array of purple, pink, and blue lights. The candlelit center pieces set the stage and kept the magic going. "The whole weekend has been beautiful," Mary Ann Dignen said. "We are very impressed." She is the mother of freshman Michael Dignen.

Dinner was kicked off by President Iadarola and the reigning Mr. and Mrs. Cabrini, 2003 alumni John Verdi and senior Laura Cover. "I was very honored to be invited back for the dinner. To represent Cabrini as an alumni is very rewarding. Cabrini has played a huge factor in my life and it was nice to give back to my alma mater during the weekend," Verdi said. Buffet style allowed everyone to get as much food as they could possibly handle. In true Cabrini style, the students took to the dance floor and got the beat going

throughout the evening. Music consisted of some hits from today and music from the generation of the parents. Students taught parents the "Cha-cha slide" and parents showed their kids how to "do the twist." "One word; 'fantabulous'," senior Jeff Sy said.

Sunday morning started off with Sunday brunch in the Cafe. The kite festival was held on the upper athletic field. Clowns, arts and crafts, and a moonbounce were also on hand. And just in case there was any chance that Cabrini forgot to include anyone in this weekend's festivities, a ceremony to bless any well-

behaved pet took place on the Chapel Lawn.

"This was a great time for my family and other families to come together as one Cabrini family," senior Shannon Capriotti said. She and her family have been attending family weekend dinners throughout her college career.

Despite some rain, the weekend was well-received by many and smiles and laughter were dancing in people's eyes and ears. Not to mention the possibility that enrollment may increase for next year with all the eager kids ready to begin college at Cabrini.

MARCY/FfAT.JRESEDITOR Mikeythe chimp

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A man on stilts walked around the Information Center set up in Jazzman's to keep the crowd entertained.

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Senior Shannon Capriotti (bottom right) joined her family and fellow senior Jeff Sy (top left) at the "Enchanted Eveningof Dinner and Dance" during family weekend.

The kite festival was held on the upper athletic field on Sunday,Oct. 5. Kids of all ages took part in flying kites on the last day of FamilyWeekend.

CRISTIN MARCY FEATURES EDITOR CJM722@CABRINI.EDU

Haveyou ever wanted to experience another culture and country? The study abroad program has made it possible for junior Andrew who is currentlystudying at the American University of Rome, Italy.Sterd.left l)r Rome on Monday, August 18, 2003, a week before classesso 1leeouJclexplore the country and visit some of the sites Storti cbole to study in Rome for many different reasons. First of all, "I am fully Italian so naturally I had a huge desire to live and study in Italy to be able to experience it first hand," Storti said. "Italy is rich In so much history, culture and beauty. There is so much to see and experience that I knew I would have the time of my life here, which I am definitely having!"

At the American University of Rome, Storti is taking five classes. which include marketing, business Jaw, ancient history of Rome, Italian culture and elementary Italian. He enjoys the school because it is very small; it has less than 600 people. And the campus only consists of two buildings, which are connected and used for both classrooms and administration

Each of his classes are an hour and 25 minutes long with the University not offering any classes on Fridays. And for lunch, Storti aad Ilia friends at the University have to rely on the local cafes for l1111duwte grab a snack.

Storti bas a 15 minute walk to the University from bis apartment in Gianicolo Hill, Italy, which is the tallest hill in Rome. From the top of'the bill you can see all of Rome.

In the apartment, Storti lives with three other guys, one a senior at Cabrini College, Chris Boyle, and his other two roommates attend Maryland University. He really loves living in the apartment We have nothing banded to us, we have to do everything on our own,"Storti said. "We go shopping and cook ourselves-there is no ke at Cabrini. This really helps you get immersed in the Italian culture."

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Junior Andrew Storti studying abroad in Rome.

Courtesy of Ashley Szweda Storti pictured with his sister, Jacqueline, and his dog Chloe.

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Andrew Storti, with is girlfriend of alomst three years, AshJey Szweda, also a junior of Cabrini College.

Storti explained that the Italian culture is very different. talians are more laid back, and are very family oriented. People also ;o by the motto La bella figura, which means they always want to make good impression and always look their best.

Another thing about the Italian culture is that they ant JIUllly ubcultures. Different food, wine and cheese originated from difrenat egions. Within the culture they also have siestas in the middle of tile lay were all the shops are closed. "This is a little inconvenient at first ,ut you get to the point where you expect to plan your day around tt: :torti said.

Also the people in Italy emphasize the quality of life, "'[bey do ,ot work themselves to death here like people do in the United States;' :torti said. 'They are much more content with leading happy and njoyable lives."

Storti has seen many sites throughout Rome; be bas walked hrough the Roman Forum, which is the political, social, and judicial ife during the Roman Empire and the Palatine Hill, which overlooks he Forum. He has also seen the Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica, as well s the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps, to name just a few. Along vitb seeing some of the small towns on the east coast, be has been to he town of Florence, and cruised the canals Venice.

Some of the sites Storti is still planning on seeing while in tome include: the catacombs, ancient baths, and some other museums. le wants to also visit Milan, which is the industrial and financial ce~ er of Italy; Siena, which includes its Middle Ages; and the leaning ower of Pisa. And if time permits, he wants to visit Sicily and Capri. ,ave no wishes to go outside of Italy because I want to use these four 11ontbssolely to explore and see all of Italy," Storti said.

Even though he Lovesbeing in Italy, when Storti returns home ,n Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003, he is going to look forward to being home vith his friends and family. "I will be excited to be celebrating :hristmas a week after I return and spending time with my family and riends who I have not seen for four months," Storti said. "Although he food here is phenomenal, I definitely do miss and have cravings for ome certain good old American foods."

ASHLEE LE~S!\fYER STAFFWRITER ARL722@CABRINI.EDU

Brian Fry, senior English/communications major, is planning on accomplishing nothing short of an adventure during his fall semester, which is being spent in Manchester, England. Fry is currently study-

ing abroad at Manchester Metropolitan University which, is, "much bigger than our precious Cabrini."

is ~dying abroad in anchester, England.

He is studying communications, specifically theater and corporate media at the university. Unlike his usual Cabrini semester, Fry began classes on Monday, Sept. 29 and is living in an on-campus dorm which is not far from the Manchester city life.

"Studying abroad is an adventure like no other, so I felt l had to when the opportunity presented itself," Fry said, which is why Fry has already been around Manchester's Center City, Chatsworth Mansion, and Blackpool. During his time there, Fry will also visit the home of The Beatles, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, and Dublin, Ireland, just to name a few.

Things are very different compared to normal American ways. There is a five hour difference between America and Manchester, and if that does not make things confusing enough, three times a week, Fry rides on a double decker bus on the opposite side of the road. As if the language and slang c.Jiere in the states cannot get confusing enough, over in England, French fries are called 'chips,' potato chips are called 'crisps.' and a 'mate' is a friend. The movie "Finding Nemo'' is just about to come out in theaters where as in America, it is about to hit the stores. Fry gives advice to all of those who are thinking about possibly studying abroad, or going in upcoming semesters, "Study everything about where you come from and the country you 're going to before you leave. And leave you're American stereotype on the place you are going to behind!"

Great opportunities available in Rome, Manchester, and throughout the world!

Stop by the Study Abroad Office FH 367 to find out more about about globalizing your future!

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Picture courtesy ofBnan Fry's website Brian Fry, Cabrini ollege senior,

Courtesy of Bnan Fry's website Brian Fry is pictured with his father.

Liverpool, birthplace of the Beatles, is one of the many places Fry plans to visit.

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PERSPECTIVES

Letters to the Editor

RIAA Controls

THfS LETTER WAS SENT AS A RESPONSE TO ROSIE GONZALEZ' ARTICLE CONCERNING ON-CAMPUS MUSIC DOWNLOADS.

What does Cabrini do to prevent downloads?

Ts it still possible to download no matter what ITR does? How?

How has ITR dealt with this in the past?

rs there anything in the works to stop this from constantly happening or can students always find a way around it?

Are downloads common among faculty and staff as well?

ITR has performed many tests using a technology known as packet shaping for bandwidth management. We are preparing to implement this technology in full throughout campus later this term. Once implemented, the controls that the packet shaping device employs are absolute. Since the technology was created to analyze each and every

of datapassingacrosstbe network, we at ITR will be able to offer total protection. Along with packet shaping technology we are using network sniffing and intrusion detection systems. With these. we will be able to pinpoint exactly where (down to room number and computer address) and who (which users are causing traffic problem!. for everyone else on campus) and deal with each on a one by one basis. A more thorough description of what packet shaping is and how it works is provided below.

Faculty and staff are prohibited from downloading copyrighted music since access to install programs on the computers has been limited: ITR locks down campus owned computers so that users cannot install programs without a special request to the ITR department. This set-

up also prevents anyone from installing common P2P, which stands for Peer to Peer, programs in the first place.

Packet shaping is a Layer 7 traffic classification, which identifies applications. both business and non-business. running across a network such as the Cabrini network. Whether one has tunneled through HTTP tunnel gateways or not. the system will discover and track P2P applications like KaZaA, Morpheus, Gnutella, iMesh, and AudioGalaxy. Once P2P traffic is identified, packet shaping applies decisive policy controls that eliminate or minimize P2P's presence on the campus network. Packet shaping can block P2P, contain it to a reasonable bits-per-second rate, and/or limit each user to a maximum. It can even discourage usage and avoid blocking by providing P2P with such a small trickle of bandwidth that users experience dismal performance and refrain from using the applications completely. While packet shaping controls P2P traffic, it allocates appropriate amounts of bandwidthto missioo critical applications and services to ensure efficient and reliable performance, and this is really what we are after.

A number of colleges and universities including the major schools in our area have already implemented package shaping software and are very pleased with the resulting improvements to their overall net\vork performance, not to mention keeping themselves within legal bounds.

John McIntyre Director of Information of Technology Resources, ITR

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Music is dying and each time someone downloads a song the plug is being pulled further out of the socket. It's suffering because the loss of revenue for the music industry has cut their budget on supporting new talent. This leaves the conswner, who claims to love music above all else. with the same options that they had five or IO years ago.

There's no such thing as a "single" anymore. Back in the 60s, singles were songs that you couldn't find on the album. They sold like crazy and could send a band from depths of obscurity to the top of the charts. Singles created buzz for an album, they dictated the success of a future product and a future artist. Today, the single doesn't exist primarily because people wouJd just download it and not have any interest in the full album.

Of course LOVEBOMB supports downloading. They support it because no one wants to pay for their songs. If they relied on.albumsalaaa.tbcir-BOlll'U of income, l'm sure they'd be humming a different tune. It's up to the consumer. If you truly love music, you 'II want to hear more of it. You·nwant variety, you '11 want something new. With the advent of iTunes and buymusic.com, legal downloading has become so easy and inexpensive. For less than a dollar, you 're getting a quality download, you're supporting the artist, you're supporting music and you're giving aspiring bands a chance.

According to an article in last week's issue, LOVEBOMB wants to play the Jazzman Cafe, keep downloading music and it's the only place they'll be playing. You wouldn't want your work stolen? Would you steal work of another?

Mike Kazanjian Class of 2003

I was walkingto the caf last week,when I openedthe door in front of me and a guy grabbed it out of my hands and gave me "the nod," letting me go ahead of him. I thoughtthe gesturewas nice at the time.

A recent sociologyclass examinedthe reason why men feel compelledto hold doors. It made me start thinking,"Do men hold the door because they have to or because they want to?" It seems to be a preconceivednotion that men must hold the door for women. I have had doors held for me by both women and men. I have held the door for both womenand men. I have also been insultedwhen the door is not held for me and find myself,now,asking why I was insulted.I am more than capableof holdingthe door for myself.

The movie"A BronxTale" points out that a girl, who gets into a car and leansover to unlockthe door for a guy, is a keeper. As women, it's up to us, to find the one guy that "wants" to hold the door and does not feel that he "needs" to hold the door.

Okay,maybe it is not as simple as door holdingand unlockinglocks, but the truth is that one small act could determineif you have found ''the one." Never settle for anythingless than what you feel you deserve.

Crack of dawn fire alarms

RYAi\ WTLLIAM Cox STAFF WRfTER RWC722@ CABRINI.EDU

T find it extremely exhausting that living in New Residence Hall means standing outside waiting for the fire alarm to shut off. Here is how a typical night goes: I finally come back to the room after a long day of school and work, change into my comfortable pajamas, and then finally, J lie down and relax. Somewhere along the lines, right before dozing off, a sound more intense than a plane traveling at 700 miles an hour and smashing into another plane traveling at equal speed wakes up everyone in the building.

As you groggily make your way out of your room and walk to the end of the hall, the alarm gets louder and louder until you are directly underneath the resonator; at which point it feels like your ear drums are bleeding. The wait outside is the most ridiculous part of it all. Every time I go outside, I am bombarded with people laughing, yelling, and overall speaking their minds; which sounds pretty lame at 5 a.m. I would, however, like to know a few things; who is pulling the alarm? And, why is it funny to stand outside at 5 a.tn only to freeze in pajamas? Whatever the case, whoever feels that this is a funny joke is in for a shocker if caught.

Not only will the perpetrator receive a hefty fine for disruptive on-campus behavior, but have to deal with hundreds of angry New Residence students. I, for one

don't know what is worse. As if standing outside once a night is not enough, there was a night a few weeks ago that the alarm was pulled three times. Residents chose to remain in their rooms when the alarm went off. I can't say I blame them. Whoever is pulling the alarm needs to be aware that he or she is putting people's safety at a serious risk. If students are sick of going outside when the alarm goes off because of some immature prankster, they could get seriously hurt, or even die if there is a real fire. All of this could be tied to the principle of the story of "the boy who cried wolf."

Maybe there should be a stronger emphasis on surveillance. If cameras were strategically placed at all areas containing fire alarms, Public Safety could catch the person or persons involved in the pranks. I feel this is a more effective measure than having RAs shout at all residents outside with comments such as "This is all up to you guys," or the famous "If you guys were mature, you wouldn't be standing out here." These comments are, for a lack of a better term, dumb. Instead of focusing on finding the culprit, they would rather scold everyone in the building and hope the guilty is there among the crowd of over a hundred.

This topic needs to be dealt with, or serious injury could result. Public Safety should receive some sort of credit as well, due to the fact that they are called one, two, and sometimes three times to New Residence to shut off the alarm.

Fishing for the re a I people

MICHAEL A. know who your real friends are.

SrnRtCHE STAFF WRITER MAS723@ CABRll\l,EDU

Communication is the key to any relationship. Whether it be your boyfriend, girlfriend, best friend, or even your family. There are times in our life that unexpected things happen between friends or so-called friends. Sometimes we can't help it, especially because it was inevitable. Times like these are when you

You can make friends with anyone but the challenge is to find a true friend. Let's say you stop speaking for a while -you know that what you told them is safe even if you guys aren't on the best terms.

If you don't talk about issues you have with your friends they will never be solved. Sometimes it's something so petty that can ruin a friendship. For example, I feel no girl or guy is worth losing a friend over. This may be because of how I was raised. Never let a girl come between

you and your boys. Same thing goes for the ladies, never let a man come between you and your girls. It never fails that when your significant other hurts you, you always go running back to your friends asking for advice. Your friends will always be there for you IF you chose them wisely.

Some people are raised believing that you can't trust people outside of your family with secrets. But then there are some things that you just can't tell your family and its better that they just don't know. The thing is you can't tell all your friends. You need to

know who can trust.

How do you know who to trust? Just because they confide in you doesn't mean you have to tell them things. Maybe you need more time to feel comfortable with them in order for you to open up more.

I am one of those people who like to keep things to themselves I have very few close friends that I can tell everything to and J like it that way. It's hard to find people you can trust. Some people that I though I could trust I really couldn't.

I have met a lot of shady peo-

pie here at Cabrini. They act like a friend to your face but the minute you leave the room they talk about you. The scent of your cologne hasn't even left the room and they are already running their mouths.

I've learned in the past two years that communication is very important. I have a real bad problem trusting people on this campus. There are few I trust, and some I'm still getting to know. I hope to leave Cabrini with a handful of real friends. If not, so be it.

Sex and your personality

GINA PERACCHIA PERSPECTIVES EDITOR GMP722@CABRINI.EDU

Sex is an extremely easy yet compli~ated topic to talk about. It's universal. But does that mean everyone is doing it? And are there differences between a person's personality before and after they've had sex?

I've been struggling with these questions for a while, and from my own personal experience, I think that sex does not necessarily change your personality but rather the way you perceive sex, and no, everyone is not doing it. But, everyone from virgins to non-virgins talk about it everyday.

I'm in a serious, long-term relationship, and out of this relationship I've learned that sex is more than just sex. It deals with how mature and responsible you are as a person. If you're not mature enough to understand the effects sex has on you emotionally and mentally, then you 're not ready to experience it. If you 're irresponsible, then you won't be able to handle some of the consequences of sex. There are so many different things that can happen, and some people are not grown up enough yet to handle them. This is why sex is so complicated. These are some things people need to think about before deciding to do something that is considered special to some people, and not as big of a deal to others.

Now that I'm done telling you everything your parents told you in their birds and the bees speech when you were 11 years old, I'll tell you how I look at sex.

I agree that you should at least be with someone who is special to you. I'm not saying you have to be in love with the person, but if you're comfortable with them and truly care about them and you want to share this experience with them, then go for it.

When I first started dating my boyfriend, I wasn't in love with him just yet, but I trusted him enough and was more than comfortable with him to share something so intimate. That was my decision, and I think I made that decision in the most mature way possible. We both made the decision together. I'm not trying to sound corny, but sex isn't something to be taken lightly. I've seen too many 14 and 15 year olds deciding to have sex too early and they either end up pregnant or with broken hearts; not to mention constantly thinking about what they did and not being able to concentrate on anything else.

I don't think my personality is much different from how it was in my virginal days, but I do think, because I've experienced something that is filled with a large amount of responsibility, that my maturity level has been raised and I know how to make one of the most complicated decisions in life.

ANNE MARIE WHITE PERSPECTIVES EDITOR AMW724@CABRINI.EDU

I invite you to take a peek into my diary. "My friend said that he'd be glad the day that I start having sex. I told him I knew he will. Then my stomach dropped when I read 'would you consider losing your virginity with a close friend?'"

For the people that really know me, you can only imagine the facial expression that I made when I heard that lovely question. Needless to say no incomprehensible words came out of my mouth.

Up to the age of 14, I would blush uncontrollably when the word "sex" was mentioned in conversation. Fortunately, I grew out of that. Pariah-status isn't exactly a glamorous role in life. It made me think though.

How would I be different if I had fallen for a passe line like that? How many times have I heard a guy tell me he wants to be "my first"? With all the talk around m e

about how sex is SO good, the temptation is even stronger to give in to the pressure. Not to mention that I'm feeling outnumbered by the non-virgins!

The things that keep my prized purity intact are product of a sheltered life. I am aware that if my. family were to ever find out that I was not a virgin that my head would be chopped off. But seriously, in my culture, to have sex before marriage would be to bring dishonor to my family. Talk about pressure when you are brimming with all those emotions and hormones!

I also want sex to be meaningful; just giving away ''my goodies" to anyone would be sacrilegious. That guy has to be pretty damn special for me to even think of sharing myself with him. I also know that I'm not ready for the commitment that sex entails. I dido 't come up with this conclusion in a finger snap.

It has taken a lot of uncomfortably baring situations in my life for me to reach the decision to at least wait for marriage to have sex. It doesn't matter what your family and friends have to say about the person you care about because that shouldn't stop you from expressing your Jove. But l feel that if they cared enough to look out for me like that, then l should take their opinion into consideration. I'm the one who has the last say, anyway.

Being a virgin is a portion of who I am at this point in my life.

• I don't know if I would act or think any more differently if I weren't a virgin. I just know that it's just the better course for me, right now.

Missing pieces in voter puzzle

Have you ever stared at a 'Magic Eye' poster? If you have you know that there are a bunch of formations, that when stared at correctly form to create an object or picture. Now what would happen if some of the pieces or formations were missing? It would no longer be a clear picture, but a

distorted one that leaves you staring for hours wondering what exactly you should be looking for. Instead, picture people in the places of the formations and still you get the same effect. What happens if half the people don't • show up? Being one that did show, you are now stuck in an uncontrolled environment with many people, just not the right people in the right places.

This same occurrence happens with people and voting. About two out of every three people that I asked about voting said that their vote doesn't count. The problem with this is that many

people feel the same way, which causes a sort of domino effect.

Many people throughout our country believe that their vote doesn't count, causing many votes or voices to be unheard.

The people that now make up the picture slowly diminish, so while you stare and wait for the picture to jump out at you, nothing happens.

If you are one of the many people that think that your one minuscule vote doesn't matter, T'm here telling you that you are completely wrong! If you don't think the country or even your state isn't being run properly then

take a stand and voice your opinion. By doing that you will have a say in what will or will not happen in the upcoming years.

I recently voted in the last presidential election and though the person I voted for didn't win, my vote still mattered. The person I was rooting for won in both the state of New Jersey and the state of Pennsylvania. The only problem is, is that so many people don't use their right to vote, which caused a person to win whom many people wish didn't.

Now just imagine that everyone in the picture, everyone in the U.S., actually showed up.

The picture is now a lot clearer and you finally see the object that you have been staring at so intensely. Trust me, it'll be worth it. I know we can't all completely change the world to our own desired taste, but voting is one step closer to making a difference. Just think about it. Do you really want to be the guy in "Mallrats,, looking for the sailboat? Staring into a world cluttered with confusion trying, but never really seeing the big picture.

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Don't take your Girlfriend to Club Sisters

Parents sacrifice for a better life

MELANI GOMES STAFF WRITER MSG722@ CABRINI.EDU

As the Widener parking lot becomes filled with commuter cars in the early morning, and students begin to walk across campus to their next class, you can see the diversity among students at Cabrini, and how it affects our College in a large way.

I come from a typical middle class American family from the Philadelphia suburbs, but what many might not know, is that my parents are immigrants from Portugal, English is my second language, and lam one of the first people in my extended family to attend college.

Emigrating from one country to another such as the U.S.A. for freedom and hope is not an easy thing, but thanks to different clubs and organizations in colleges such as Cabrini, you have the opportunity to talk to others and learn as well.

Ghostly housekeeping

contain dead insects and spiders crawling around, just might have been cleaned at least once while our parents were moving us in.

cell asking me why I have not returned her three voice messages.

The Border Experience was an eye-opening reality which really changed the way I thought about my family. Instead of being ashamed as a young child that my immigrants are from a different background than all my friends, I felt proud and thankful. I would not have received the education I have now if it was not for them to make the decision to move here.

I know firsthand how difficult it is for people such as my family who come to this country as an immigrant and the hardships they face.

That is why I am glad there are different clubs such as Ethnic Student Alliance, International Club and Latinos Unidos, that promote cultural diversity.

We can learn from the stories we hear, and bring a more positive outlook, and also respect for our many students.

While attending this college, it's also comforting to know that Mother Cabrini is the patron of immigrants. To me, that is a sign of welcome and understanding for every member of our College.

I wasn't sure if it was the squished grasshopper with guts protruding from its side, lying on the bathroom floor by the sink, or the golf-ball-sized hairball stuck to the side of the shower wall in the bathroom that made me want to vomit when I woke up to get a shower this morning.CabriniCotrege"sresident living space is grotesque!!

Ttseems the older you get, the poorer quality of living you receive. I am appalled by the fact that I walk into a bathroom every morning and it is covered with dirt, hair, mud and insects. Our bathroom goes days without being touched by any type of cleaning service. I am not even sure I want them to turn the airconditioning on in the house because my vent is covered in dust and mold, I would rather sweat than have that dirt infested vent blow in my face all night.

When I first walked into my house back in August, I thought I just might be able to get used to the fact that the stench made me feel I was about to live in a house that smelled like something died, and was rotting out of the walls. It looked like some type of wild animal had run though the house tearing up the rugs every five feet. Maybe you would have thought that the spider webs that cover the lights right outside of the house and the inside door frame, which

Maybe you think I am an over-obsessive neat freak or something, but a little cleanliness is all I ask. Thank God I keep my room clean and dust every now and then. The fact that their is a collection of black flies encompassing the corner of my wall after the fact that I know my screens are as securely fastened as possible, is really starting to get on my nerves. My monr-is going to start smelling like the stench of Raid in a few weeks. I can be absolutely sure that this house is not vacuumed, because a recent hole that was fixed on our hallway wall was spackled and the white residue flakes it leaves behind after being sanded down, still remains to this day all over the floor below.

It's not even the rooms or the bathrooms. It's everywhere J look. I don't have cell phone reception in my room, so I walk out into the hallway by a window to have a clear conversation, rather than do the "can you hear me now" bit. Even then I am sickened by the fact that I stare at flatted mosquitoes, inexplicable dried up yellow substances, flies and ants just hanging from the wal1 for weeks and the imprint of a shoe that had flatted a moldering insect. Well , at least they are dead, because I find myself swatting three other insects away from my head, as I try and hurry to finish my annoying conversation with my mother on my temperamental

Alright, so now you think I am just going a little too far and bitching like any regular type of prissy girl. Would you like to do your laundry in a basement where the ceiling is about to fall through? A mysterious leak, which is yet to be fixed, still drips to the floor, causing the paint to continuously chip off and fall, to the causing a messy puddle in the center of the basement.

No. you're right. I am going just a little too far. We fix that by placing a dehumidifier right by the puddle and then attaching a garden hose from one end of the dehumidifier to the edge of rusted 12-inch drain. This just so happens to be conveniently placed right in front of the dryers, in the connecting room. So, every time my laundry is finished and I take a handful of my clothes out of the dryer, I always end up dropping something into the rusty drainage system that chips off pieces of rusted metal that is pumped with water from the humidifier. This collects water from the ceiling, which is falling apart and cannot seem to be fixed.

Wow, what was I thinking? I must be so lucky to only be spending $8,550 on room and board here at Cabrini with these wonderful living facilities.

The dance team practices three times a week throughout the fall to prepare for its first

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What do you consider to be a good time? How about a bunch of hot and sweaty women gyrating their hips to a beat? No, this is not a dirty movie or MTV; it is the Cabrini College dance team. So move over Britney and start taking notes, because this year's team will show you a thing or two about getting your groove on.

New coaches Kendall Neil and Alicia DelPizzo have been hard at work preparing the team for their upcoming debut at Midnight Madness on Friday, Oct. 17. Both coaches have been planning for this year's season months before school had even started. Including Neil and DelPizzo, there are 25 women on the team, ranging from freshmen

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to seniors. The team members have much experience, some having a background in dance while others in cheerleading. There are a few returning dancers from previous seasons. However, most of the members are new.

Nonetheless, DelPizzo is pleased with their progress. "I'm very happy with them. They're all extremely good and dedicated, especially considering the time constraint," DelPizzo said.

Although it is the first season that Neil and DelPizzo have coached, this is the team's fourth season. DelPizzo and Neil divided the responsibilities for the team; DelPizzo choreographed most of the dances while Neil took care of the technicalities for the student organization. The team has been practicing three times a week from 8:30 p.m., until 10:30 p.m., since the second

week of school. "They really all come in with a positive attitude. They're all here for one reasondancing," DelPizzo said. Aside from Midnight Madness, the dance team performs throughout the basketball season for all the men's home games at halftime.

What can be expected for its Midnight Madness performance?

"We have a good team, great choreography, and songs that will appeal to the crowd," Kim Larentowicz, a sophomore elementary education major, said. The dance team is scheduled to go on at 11:30 p.m., as part of the Midnight Madness festivities. As for the details, Neil and DelPizzo would not reveal much. They confirmed that there would be new music, new outfits, and three and a half minutes of up-beat booty shaking.

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Transferathletes fill important roles

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With Cabrini being a small school, the Division III athletic department attracts a wide variety of transfer players to its teams.

"The biggest myth that you may find is that a player coming from a higher division, meaning Division I to Division III, will just walk right on and be better than the existing players," Jackie Neary, head field hockey and women's lacrosse coach, said.

Transfer athletes have to prove themselves as part of the team by working hard, no matter what team they came from. Cabrini's program is Division Ill, which can be often wrongly interpreted as athletics not being of much importance. That is not the case; the population of the college itself is what determines this division. Neary said, "The young ladies and gentlemen at Cabrini have a rich tradition of strong athletics and pride in what they have and will accomplish athletically"

Erin Schell, a new member to

the field hockey team, has joined the Lady Cavs after Chestnut Hill's field hockey program was unexpectedly cut. Chestnut Hill College became co-ed in the Fall of 2003 semester, and is now reshaping the athletics program accordingly. Schell and the rest of her teammates were not notified until last March that their team will no longer be a part of the athletics program at Chestnut Hill College. This gave Schell an opportunity to find another team that she would like to play for. After visiting Cabrini, her mind was made up. Schell is pleased with her decision and is enjoying her time as a Lady Cav.

Anne Tye, forward for Cabrini's field hockey team, transferred from La Salle University this semester. Tye doesn't regret her decision to join Cabrini's team. Neary and upperclassmen made her feel welcomed after an intense week of preseason in the summer. Neary said, "The most rewarding thing is when I have a transfer, and even her family approach me after the season and say they wish they would have played here all four years in college"

Cross country looking for recognition

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Already halfway through its season, Cabrini's cross country team is looking ahead not only to competing in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference, but also to finally being recognized by the school that they compete for. "We don't have a cross country team do we?" freshman Jessica Baliski said. Baliski was unaware of the 10 people that make up the men's cross country team and the three young ladies that are a part of the women's cross country team.

fans are the occasional parents and our coach."

"I bet ifwe won PACs we still wouldn't get any notice," junior Matt Dzuryachko said. Dzuryachko, who has been running on the team since his freshman year, could be described in a way no other than frustrated while commenting on how the team's year has been shaping up. "The guy's team is getting better each week and we can't wait for PACs," Dzuryachko said. "But it's kind of hard to keep pushing yourself when it seems your school isn't even behind you because it doesn't even know who you are."

"Those girls deserve a lot of credit," Dzuryachko said. "They can't qualify; they can't even score, but they continue to run each week because they love and want to."

Smith has a lot of praise for head coach Tom O'Hara. This year was the start of O'Hara's 19th season coaching cross country at Cabrini.

"He's got a lot of experience. He knows what he's doing and the workouts that he has us doing, improves us more every week," Smith said.

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"We really don't get a lot of advertisements on campus for our meets. I think it has a lot to do with the fact that none of our meets are on campus," junior Shaun Smith said. The Cabrini cross country team, who does not have its own track on campus, competes at Fairmount Park for all of its home meets. "It's sad that nobody comes out to any of our meets;' Smith said. "Our only

As for the women's team, it has yet to qualify in a meet this season. PAC cross country rules indicate that you must have five team members to be able to compete in a race. That leaves the Lady Cav's two members short from being able to apply everything that it worked so hard for during training season and throughout the entirety of the year.

Five years after beginning his coaching career at Cabrini, O'Hara was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame after a very successful running career. "Coach pushes us by showing us that none of us have reached our full potential," Smith said. Dzuryachko said, "Our coach is great at keeping us focused on what we need to do. Between our coach and our teammates, we find ways to keep going."

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Sophomore Erin Schell transferred to Cabrini after spending a year at Chestnut Hill College.

Sophomore Anne Tye transferred to Cabrini after spending her freshman year at La Salle University.

Then sophomore Marcel Basset leads

Big Transition

Junior runner returns to team after year off

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One of four incoming freshman volleyball players, Kelli Andersen acclimated herself smoothly in her move from high school volleyball to college. Head coach Trish Arnold said, "The freshmen bring a whole new perspective to the team. The freshman work especially hard to prove themselves which pushes the upperclassman."

Andersen said, "It's different than high school because there is much more responsibility to live up to. You want your teammates and coaches to respect you, so you have to be reliable and unselfish." Entering into her ninth year playing volleyball, Andersen is new to the team, but no amateur on the court.

Andersen attended John W Hallahan High School in Philadelphia. This all female high school made Andersen's transition from high school to college that much more challenging, but she had no trouble adjusting to the volleyball team. "It wasn't that difficult to adjust to the new team because the girls were very accepting and encouraging to all the incoming freshmen players. Although the practice and workout schedule of the first week was intimidating, it wasn't too bad because we had the support of everyone around us."

The team practices everyday for two hours. "Practices usually start with a warm-up run and stretches, then we work on skills for most of the time, and then we scrimmage to end practice," Andersen said.

Arnold said, "Kelli comes to practice everyday and works extremely hard. She is a great sportsman and a true team player. It is a pleasure coaching her."

Once the season starts the girls have little time for rest, playing two games a week and tournaments on Saturdays. Cabrini started the season winning seven out of its first l 0 games. Andersen said, "l try to keep a realistic view of everything I do, but l was very surprised at how well we started the season, especially with the huge win over Alvernia."

Off the court the team is still very close knit. "The social atmosphere of the team is very pleasant. We c11l get along well and we have no problems coming together as a team when needed,'" Andersen said.

The team battles local rival and host Rosemont Thursday, Ot:t. 9, at 7p.m.

Hugs for Health

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Junior Jaclyn McGuckin has been running for the cross country team for the past three years. She ran her freshman year, making second team All Pennsylvania Athletic Conference, but then took off her sophomore year because she had mononucleosis. The team this year only has three girls, so it technically cannot qualify as a team in the races, because they need five girls to run as a team, but the girls can run for Cabrini individually. When a runner runs for a school individually, if they place they win a trophy, but as a team, if

they place they can win points for Cabrini and qualify in the PAC division. She said that the three girls are solid runners, but having five girls, they could then start to earn points for Cabrini. Their goal this season is to "build up to some good wins." McGuckin's goal this season is "to get back into the swing of things." This year's season started on Saturday, Aug. 30. McGuckin's high school years were spent on the track as well. She found cross country when she was in eigth grade and fell in love with it and has been running ever since. Her freshman year she made second team All Catholic. She upped her performance sophomore year making first team All

Catholic. She had to take a year off for "personal reason's" but came back her senior year and made second team All Catholic.

Even though McGuckin has been running for around eight years, she is still very excited about running for Cabrini. She is anxious to get some more girls for the team. She has said that the team is "struggling to find some more girls." McGuckin is still optimistic about the season but would like it better if they had more g.ids and if they could run as a team for Cabrini instead of individually.

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Four hugs a day are necessary for survival; eight are good for maintenance and 12 for growth. Ten minutes of handholding with a romantic partner can dramatically reduce a high stress level.

In a study done by Virginia Stir, a therapist, social worker and author, she recommended that four hugs are a necessity in everyone's life. "The pores are places for messages of love on the human body and physical contact is very important," Stir said.

Dr. M. L. Sicoli, psychology professor, said that Stir's idea "makes a lot of sense." Positive thoughts are known to change blood chemistry," Sicoli said.

Another study, by Tiffany Field of the Touch Research Institute, determined that I0 minutes of handholding could relieve stress. Field divided the participating couples into two groups. Each group was asked to watch a pleasant l 0 minute video and explain every feeling they felt during the video including, stress, anxiety and suspense.

The couples in Group A were able to hold hands during the video and then asked to hug 10 seconds afterward. Couples in Group B were able to watch the movie with their partner but they were unable to touch during or after the video. Group B was found to have a high heart rate and high blood pressure, while Group A remained relaxed. "Field's research shows touch lowers output of cortisol, a stress hormone. When cortisol dips, there's a surge of two 'feel good' brain chemicals, serotonin and dopamine," according to Marilyn Elias of USA Today.

- According to Sicoli, a lot of people are dealing with major depression or loss and a hug provides them with something positive. "There's strong evidence that shows that if you have a strong social support S)'stem, you 're better off."

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Junior Jaclyn McGuckin took a year off from cross country after having mononucleosis her sophomore year. She returned this year to run for Cabrini.

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Lady Cavs set the pace against Marywood, 6-0

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"We haven't beaten Marywood in two years," men's head soccer coach Ken Prothero said. "This was a real important game for the team and a lot of people contributed today."

Total contribution led to total domination on the pitch as the Lady Cavaliers bowled over visiting Marywood University 6-0 last Wednesday, Oct. 8. Goals were scored in pairs as Mary Remoli, Christine Watson, and Chrissy Weney each had two tallies apiece. Remoli also added an assist to her stats.

The Cabrini women started off strong, controlling the game throughout the first half. It took the Cavs a little time to get comfortable, but once the team did, the game was seemingly over. The scoring started at the 22 minute mark when Remoli crossed a beautiful ball over to freshmen Watson, who volleyed it into the back of the net for the one-goal lead. The Cavs continued the pressure taking a twogoal lead into the half off the foot of Weney. Weney took control of a loose ball inside the box, turned and put a left-foot shot past the keeper.

"We came into the game knowing we had to keep possession and win 50/50 balls," Prothero said. "We kept our heads up, played good soccer, and really jumped on them in the first half."

The second half was more of the same as the Lady Cavs kept the pressure on the visiting Pacers by pulling away early. Remoli scored back-to-back goals within the span of seven minutes, giving Cabrini a comfortable four-goal cushion. Watson sustained the damage when she pocketed yet another goal past the outstretched goalies' arms with 24 minutes still to play.

The five-goal advantage was well enough for the Lady Cavaliers to take the game, but with just over a minute left to play, Weney struck again off a rebound from a loose ball, scoring her second mark of the contest. The goal gave Cabrini the win and a six-to-nil blowout.

"Our speed just beat their defenders a lot this game," Prothero said. "We finished our chances, didn't give up, and we were able to beat the keeper. The

Thursday, October 9, 2003

Thursday, Oct. 9

• Women's Soccer vs. Arcadia University, 4 p.m.

• Mass, 7 p.m., BruckmannChapelof Saint Joseph

• Women's Volleyball at Rosemont College, 7 p.m.

• Buffalo Sabres vs.Flyers bus departs at 5 p.m. from Founders Hall

Friday, Oct. 10

• Comedian Steve Byrne, 8 p.m., Grace Hall Atrium

Saturday, Oct. 11

• Washington, D.C. Trip Bus departs at 7:30 a.m., at Founder's Hall and returns at 10:30 p.m., to Founder's Hall

• Women's Volleyball at Villa Julie Co1lege Tri Match with Mary Washington College, 11 a.m.

• Women's Field Hockey at Rosemont College, l p.m.

• Men's Soccer at Neumann College, 1 p.m.

• Women's Soccer at Immaculata University, 1 p.m.

• Cross-Country at Goldey Beacom University, TBA

Sunday, Oct. 12

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

Monday, Oct. 13

• DEAN'S FALL HOLIDAY

• COLUMBUS DAY

• Women's Tennis at Philadelphia University, 3:30 p.m.

• Women's Volleyball at Eastern University, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 14

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

• Men's Soccer vs. Swarthmore College, 3 p.m.

• Women's Field Hockey vs. WesleyCollege, 4 p.m.

• Women's Soccer at Delaware Va1leyCollege, 4 p.m.

• Women's Tennis vs. Eastern University, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 15

• SEMESTER MIDPOINT

• CAP Board Meeting, 10 p.m., NRH, 2nd Floor Lounge

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