Oct. 02, 2003 issue 05 Loquitur

RIAA targets downloaders

ITR plans to monitor all downloads

ROSIE GoNZALEZ NEWS EDITOR GONZALEZROS@CABRJNI.EDU

Downloading music has become an essential part of a student's life on campus. Since one is mostly connected through a dial-up modem, at home, a 24 '7 connection in a dorm room is like being in heaven.

Lawsuits target 'egregious' down loaders

lection that over the years has grown to more than 1,000 songs.

"Being that I only have a dial-up here at home l would say that I'm at a disadvantage. Songs take me 10 to 20 minutes to download, depending on how long they are," Annette Musloski, junior, graphic design major and commuter, said.

Junior Mike Asman, a biology/premed major, sits at his computer in his dorm room, listening to his extensive collection of music on his computer, a_col-

Asman is just one of more than 37 million people sharing and downloading music in the United States.

"I don't think that it's fair what they are trying to do with

these lawsuits most people just want one song from an album, not the whole thing," Asman said. "Why weren't they complaining when we taped songs off the radio?"

RIAA,page 5

Local band disagrees with anti-downloading lawsuit

STARR MCGUIN~ STAFF WRJTER SM725@CABRJNI.EDU

Local rock band, LOVEBOMB, supports the fact that people can download music online unlike mainstream artists like Eminem and Dr. Dre.

"I don't have a problem with people downloading our music," Matt Robinson, lead singer of LOVEBOMB, said.

Most people download music to burn their personal copy of the CD, and that is why mainstream artist along with big time labels

are complaining about losing money on record sales. However, for upcoming bands like LOVEBOMB having their music on-line is a promotion technique.

"We pay MP3.com a yearly subscription to allow people to download our music. For us, it is definitely a positive having people download our music," Robinson said," Hopefully, they will hear our music on-line and want to find out more about LOVEBOMB and come to our shows."

BAND,page4

The information and technology resources department at Cabrini is currently running tests to implement package shaping - technology used to monitor all applications running across the network.

The plan is to provide full protection from any outside sources, and even, from having any peer to peer programs run.

ITR, page 4

For more about the recording industry's aotidownloaing suits see:

-Studentson campus may be tarets for RIAA lawsuits, page2

-Band benefits from Internet downloading, page 4

-ITR to implement software to monitor campus network, page4

-RIAA cracks down on illegal sharing, page 5

Software limits students' printing

Ed.itorial Students on campus may be targets for RIAA lawsuits

Solve this riddle: I am convenient to copy and give out as presents. I am the life of the party. I can help you relax and do homework. I can cost you up to $150,000 a pop if you have too many of me. What am I?

The answer to this riddle is a downloaded song. The last clue in the riddle is becoming a reality many of us will have to face because the Recording Industry Association of America is cracking down on illegal file sharing and downloading of songs.

This lawsuit especially hits home to college students. Many have downloaded songs from the Internet and have well-over 1,000 songs, which is the magic number for the RIAA to start suing individuals. The RIAA is started with the people with 1,000 songs; pretty soon it will target 750 songs, then 500 songs, then 250 songsyou get the picture.

Many people do not understand how severe the lawsuit is, or that it could affect a student at Cabrini, since colleges are a major contributor to the sharing of songs. Everyone with downloaded songs could eventually become a target of the lawsuit. It might be only a matter of time before it happens. If students believe they are pro-· tected behind the gates of Cabrini and the wireless system of their dorm room, they need to think again. If a sixth grader was sued in Manhattan, who is to say a college student in Radnor, Pa., will not be targeted next?

The Loquitur - staff is divided on the issue. One half thinks the RIAA is doing the right thing by cracking down on the individuals. They believe the songs are the artist's property and taking the songs without permission and not paying for them is the same as shoplifting. The record companies lose money when songs are downloaded because less CDs are being bought, so an up-and-coming company may have problems supporting its specific artist. The other half believes the songs are out there for people to use and to use at their own will; why else would the songs be on the Internet anyway? They see downloading songs as good things because they discover new artists and then want to buy their CD or go to their concert.

What everyone agrees on is the RIAA will not back down anytime soon. The threat has been coming for five years now, and it has finally come to light. If you have downloaded songs, you need to re-evaluate your position-are you willing to face the consequences and shell out between $750 and $150,000 for your favorite song?

The student handbook says, "smoking is strictly prohibited in any interior areas of the residence halls. Individuals smoking outside of the buildings are required to do so at a minimum distance of 30 feet from the doorway, and to properly extinguish and dispose of their smoking material in the receptacles provided."

Since the smoking rule is found under the heading of "Residence Life Information and Policies," it can be a little confusing where the rule applies.

George Stroud, director of residence life said, "the 30 feet rule definitely applies to the residence hall."

In walking out of any Cabrini building, students can be seen puffing away on a cigarette no more than a couple of feet from

the building. When asked would he like the rule to be enforced for all buildings, Chris Wagner, a senior said, "Definitely. You walk right past the smokers. It would be better to breathe in fresh air."

Sitting outside Founder's Hall on the first step coolly smoking a cigarette, Lauren Nicastro, a sophomore said, commenting on the 30 feet rule, "it's pretty stupid, the receptacles are within five steps of the building," Nicastro refers to the receptacles being close to the building, making the rule rather confusing.

This does not explain why cigarette butts are found on the ground.

The handbook continues with, "under no circumstances should cigarette butts be left on the grounds and walkways surrounding the halls and other campus buildings. Individuals found doing may be subject to fines and

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referred for disciplinary action."

"Yes, since smokers have the privilege to smoke on campus, they should be considerate of the rules that others follow," Ginger Daddona, a freshman said in regard to the rule being applied for all buildings, "Yeah, I would try." It seems as though that she recalls, "Last year in Xavier they enforced the 30 feet rule," Nicastro said. This brings us back to the question of whether the rule applies to all buildings or just the residence halls.

The restrictions of smoking have become more intense elsewhere in the country, As reported on cnn.com, New York has followed California and Delaware in passing legislation banning smoking in bars, certain restaurants, betting parlors, bowling alleys, pool halls and company cars.

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Monkeysand musicat involvementfair

KruSTEl'i CATALANOITO STAFF WRITER KMC723@CABRINI.EDU

Music blared and the smell of cotton candy filled the air as students raced around the Grace Hall Atrium, on Tuesday, Sept. 23, trying to collect five stickers which, would give them opportunity to stuff their own animal.

The involvement fair was held to get new students as well as returning students the opportunity to join the college's 25 recognized organizations. Jason Bozzone, director of student activities, was elated that there were so many registered student-run clubs, compared to last semester's fair in which there were only 11 student organizations.

Sophomore Mary Oschell said, "the fair is definitely a good way to get students involved.,,

In order to attract students to the fair held in Grace Hall, the office of student activities brought events such as cookie art, caricature art, chocolate dipping, the ever popular stuff-a-plush, and the new favorite, live monkeys. Concerning the importance of the fair, Bozzone said, "the office of student activities wanted to introduce the concept of getting kids involved as student leaders and to join student organizations because the co-curricular experience at Cabrini College is very valuable to the development and learning of every student.,, Bozzone gave much of the praise concerning the planning of the event to the new assistant director of student activities, Amy Hecht. The fair was one of the first large activities Hecht has planned for the college. "I've been working on it [the fair] for about a month now,,, Hecht said. "I definitely had to bring stuff-a-plush back because not everyone got to do it last semester. We just tried to get fun activities that would get people to come out.,,

"Anything free is good,,, sophomore Christopher Sabitino said.

The monkeys drew a large crowed from 7-8 p.m. Students sat in circles and had Mikey the monkey prance around from lap to lap requesting a friendly scratch here and there. Students could also purchase new decorations for their rooms in the form of posters.

Latinos Unidos to educate campus on Hispanic culture

MELANI GOl\1ES STAFF WRITER

MSG722@CABRINI.EDU

In Spanish, it means "United Latins,,, but the new Latinos Unidos club is looking to welcome and educate students of every background.

Beginning Monday, Sept. 29, at 10 p.m., the New Residence Hall main lounge will take on a different light, as students from around the campus will take place in an organized club set out to educate everyone on the Latin culture.

Elidari Ramos, a sophomore, and vice president of the club, said, "our goal for this club is to educate people on Latin culture. Anyone who is interested should join Latinos Unidos.,,

Despite its name, the club is not only centered towards Latin members.

• Maritza Dejesus, a Cabrini counselor at the Rooymann's Center who was approached by the students and is now the club's adviser said, "This club is for

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anyone in the Latin culture. It would be great for a Spanish major who simply wants to know more about the culture,, One thing the members are

Philadelphia area.,, The ideas for fundraising are yet to be decided upon, but the group has some ideas.

Latinos Unidos will not be focusing on just educating. Latin music, food, and stories will be brought to the meetings if the students choose.

"Hispanic food is a very social part of the culture. We want people to know it's not just about Taco Bell,,, Dejesus said.

Meetings will be held at the New Residence Hall main lounge, Mondays at 10 p.m. "We would like more members to join,,, Ramos said.

When asked about what students can get out of a club like this one, Dejesus said, "students have approached me already with great plans. We have no where to go but forward.,,

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Top and bottom right: Mikey the monkey made his way around the room, sitting in people's laps. Bottom left: Student-run clubs had representatives and sign-up sheets to recruit new members.

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Jen Scholl.JessicaVera, and Eli Ramos met in the New Residence Hall main lounge on Monday, Sept. 29.

Cigarettebuttscause environmentalconcern

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An empty ashtray sits outside House seven. Inches from its base lay hundreds of carelessly discarded cigarette butts.

Junior Shannon Carroll, an education major, within arm's length of the ashtray, flicks the inch-long remainder of her cigarette into the grass and goes back inside, just as she has done since she started smoking eight years ago.

"I always flick them." she said.

On average, Americans smoke about 470 billion cigarettes year-

This is not the case. The tobacco and paper left once a cigarette has been smoked will, in fact, break down, but the filter is made of acetate fibers, a type of plastic. This plastic, according to CigaretteLitter.org, can take more then I 00 years to decompose. The website went on to say that cigarette filters have been found in the stomachs of wild animals, marine life and small children. Cities all over the world are taking measures to prevent the out of control stream of cigarette waste.

"It looks as disgusting on the ground as it does when l 'm smoking," Carroll said. "I wish I could quit."

Band benefits

LOCAL BAND, page l

Although the majority of the time downloading music is illegal it is not true when downloading LOVEBOMB's hits, "Burning Out Again," "More Than This," " Springsteen Town," "She's On the Run,'' " Want it Bad," "Red Blooded American Male," "Tin Man," and "Sharks."

When Matt, LOVEBOMB's lead singer, was asked if students downloading their would help their career he responded, " Yeah, most definitely. College students help spread our music greatly."

To learn more about LOVE BOMB, you can visit th em on-line at v.ww.lovebombonline.com.

Jessica Goldberg STAFF WRITER JU723@CABRII\I.EDU

The 1950s are over and women are in the workplace and securing certain jobs.

Women:equal but different in business from Internet downloading

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E II en Boyar, a translation manager for t h e Thompson Institute for Scientific Information

in downtown Philadelphia, gave great insight to this topic. When asked if there was ever unfair treatment she said, "no, but there was certainly treatment differences because I am a woman. I used to work in a law firm and the women attorneys were actually treated differently. We were not recognized as smart enough, even though we are."

She goes on to say that

"women are being a little more accepted as equal participants in decision making. Even being active in my synagogue (volunteering). I saw that women weren't taken as seriously and I honestly do not see the gender roles changing. I don't think men will stay home and take care of the children while the woman goes to work."

Katherine Pirrone, a recent graduate of Cabrini, has a different outlook on this topic. When asked what a woman can do to secure her job in the workplace, without hesitation she said, "short skirts and tight shirts."

Pirrone works with 80 percent men in her profession and she noticed that when she wore a short skirt she got more attention, but when she wore a long linen skirt she got less attention.

A website for women, ivillage.com, gave some simple ways to secure a job and to get promoted: self assurance, work relation-

ships (keep them that way). take on extra tasks, show enthusiasm, always be punctual, don't be a clock watcher because you never know who's watching you, and take all the training that's offered.

Pneumonia common among US soldiers due to smoking

JOHN M. HOLLOWAY STAFF WRITER

JMH725@CABRJNI.EDU

Pneumonia is sweeping the soldiers in the Mid East. With cigarettes going for 12 dollars a carton, it is no wonder this illness is sJjteading.

Men and women fighting overseas are getting cigarettes cheaper than the United States has seen in over 20 years.

"I can't wait till I get home, where I don't have to wear a gas

mask wherever l go," Rich Cruz Coast Guard and Cabrini alumni who is currently stationed out of Bahrain, said. "Many of us got very sick when we first got out here; mostly due to the severe climate changes. Working in 140 degree weather, sweating through your clothes only to enter a building where the air conditioning is running at about 75 to 85 degrees. Not only that, the dust and sand in the air irritates our lungs as well."

Pneumonia is the leading sickness; over 100 soldiers have caught the bacteria, and more than 15 soldiers have died. There is no proof where the disease is corning from. However, officials

are claiming that chemical, biological, or environmental toxins are not the immediate cause. Perhaps these conditions can be sped up if one is smoking in 140 degree weather and breathing sand into the lungs.

Col. Bob DeFraites, a top medical army officer, was interviewed by the Canadian Press on Sept. 9. In his interview he said, "It may be a combination of the desert deployment with heat and dust and everything else in conjunction with the smoking. It may be sensitizing the lungs for the pneumonia."

"There have been a lot of new guys corning in from boot camp, or guys who have never smoked

who picked it up. It makes you take a l O minute smoke break from your work, and well what else goes well with alcohol." Cruz, a non-smoker, said. "Now that I think about it, most of the guys who I know who smoke get sick much worse and for a lot longer."

• As for the other branches of military in tho Mid East, smoking is very popular. In World War I cigarettes were distributed with the food rations. These days the U.S. doesn't supply the smokes for free, however they are sold cheaply at the US exchange.

According to Times-dispatch writer, Rex Bowman, and Winston-Salem staff journalist

David Rice in an April 12 posting, "Cigarettes have become a precious commodity among the Marines of the 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, which is in Baghdad as part of the I st Marine Expeditionary Force."

Cigarettes five months ago were selling for $ l O a pack according to Rice and Bowman, efforts to bring soldiers cheaper cigarettes. Now they are l/10 of that with $12 cartons. When asked who supplied the cigarettes, Cruz said, "Cigarettes are not supplied by the US government. However, all the major tobacco companies sell their smokes out here."

ITR to implement software to monitor campus network

"ITR locks down campus owned computers," John McIntyre,director of information technology and resources, said. For faculty and staff, the rights to download any music has

already been prohibited. They cannot install any programs onto their computers since space is very limited. Package shaping will probably be implemented into the system later on in the term for residents living in the dorms. With this software, ITR will be able to

determine exactly what programs are being used and who is using them.

"The technology was created to analyze each and every frame of data passing across the network,'' McIntyre said. ITR wants to follow in the footsteps of other colleges and universities in the

area so that they can improve Cabrini's network performance. McIntyre said, "(Weplan to] deal with each on a one-by-one basis,'' in reference to anyone who is running P2P applications.

However, many students feel that it is unfair for ITR to monitor what programs they are running.

"I don't feel that ITR should check our computer-use because it is an invasion of privacy,'' Erin Nelson, senior, elementary education major, said.

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Print inonitor to reduce waste

SOFTWARE, page I

Concern of wasteful printing peaked during the last six weeks of the spring semester last year, according to Dr. John McIntyre, director of information technology and resources.

"Last spring, we were carrying several boxes of paper to the library a week," McIntyre said. "We were replacing the print cartridge e\'ery two weeks."

One box of paper contains I 0 reams of 500 sheets. According to McIntyre, a print cartridge should last at least one month.

"We're going to work out what this year is costing us because of the growth last year." McIntyre said, "This should make students more aware."

Employees of the Holy Spirit

Library agree that several causes lead to wasteful printing.

Students are accessing the text on digital databases and printing them in their entirety, often leaving behind wasted paper, according to reference librarian, Rosemarie DeMaio.

DeMaio flipped through the abandoned pages in a bin next to the main laser printer in the library. Four articles of 15 pages or more were left behind by students who printed that day.

"Five years ago, there would be lines of students waiting to use the photocopier," De 'vlaio said.

'"With the technology now. students print the whole entry and some of them just leave it behind."

Linda Roccas, information access and user service associate

in the library, ·believes that the new software will cut down on waste.

"It will minimize the waste," Roccas said. "We had to do something. Hopefully students will stop and think that someone has to pay for the supplies. It does cost."

Cabrini is not the only college in this situation.

At Gwynedd-Mercy College, copiers and printers are provided in the library, but at a cost. Students pay 10 cents per page for photocopiers and for each page printed from electronic sources. "Other schools charge for printing," Mcintyre said. McIntyre does not rule out the possibility that Cabrini will charge to print from public computers in the future.

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Israeli raids end in five dead

KELLY FL~AN "IBWS EDITOR

KAF722@CABRJNI .EDL"

Israeli raids of the Gaza Strip and the West Banks resulted in the deaths of five Palestinians and an Israeli on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 25. Authorities are calling it one of the bloodiest days in more than two weeks, according to the New York Times.

Pa. lowers blood alcohol allowance

The Pennsylvania State Senate votes Thursday. Sept. 25, to lower the legal blood alcohol limit from 0.10 to 0.08. Supporters hope this will significantly cut down on the number of alcohol-related accidents and serve as a model for other states, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

National income decreased, poverty up

The U.S. called to action

I0,000 additional reservists '--------------'and put 5,000 more on alert Friday, Sept. 26, to formally start on Oct. 1 and Oct. 12. They will be going to Iraq where the U.S. already has 130,000 troops, according to the New York Times.

The Census Bureau reported that the national income has decreased 1.1 percent and the number of people Jiving in poverty in the United States has increased my more than 1.7 million. This is the second year in a row for this kind of downward trend.

Russia continues nuclear plant production in Iran

President Vadimir Putin of Russia told President Bush that he would continue to build a nuclear reactor for Iran despite American influence. Russia's services were contracted for $800 million, according to the New York Times.

Patriot Act to be be used in non-terror investigations

The Patriot Act, originally intended for use in investigations against terrorism, is now being used against other offenders. Investigations against "drug traffickers, white-collar criminals, blackmailers, child pornographers, money launderers, spies and even corrupt foreign leaders," are subject to application as well, according to the New York Times.

RIAA cracks down on illegalsharing

LAWSUITS, page 1

The RIAA is a consortium of the five largest music companies, Universal Music Corporation, Warner Music Corporation, Sony Music Entertainment, BMG Entertainment, and EMI. It has issued 261 lawsuits to people deemed "egregious uploaders," or "major offenders" of copyright law since early September in response to the 31 percent drop in compact disk sales over the past two years.

"Egregious offenders" have been defined, according to the Washington Post, as people with I 000 downloaded files or more on their hard drives. The RIAA is looking to collect from $750 to $150,000 per downloaded file found on the subject's computer. The proceeds from the lawsuits will go toward the RIAA's antipiracy programs and awareness campaign.

The copyright law in question gives the owners sole power to "reproduetion, distribution, public performance, public display, and adaptation" of the work, according to Denise Mroz, an intellectual properties attorney specializing in copyright piracy.

Mroz went on to say that despite the fact that there are exceptions to exclusivity, such as fair use, there is no "absolute defense for noncommercial activities."

Mroz said that copying a song for personal use easily fits within the parameters of the fair use exception, but file sharing is hardly the same exception.

"Bottom line: just because you give copies of a copyrighted material away for free doesn't mean it's not infringement," Mroz said.

Sarah Seabury Ward, a 65 year-old grandmother from Massachusetts, was served with a lawsuit after officials woke her and her husband one evening. Ward was accused of downloading and sharing more than 2,000 songs, m~ny of which were hiphop and grunge-metal, over the course of two years. Ward's lawsuit was dropped after she was able to prove she.had nothing to do with the charges.

Four college students were sued in the spring of 2003 for their downloaded materials. Each settled for amounts between $12,000 and $17,500.

A 12 year-old middle school student from Manhattan, Brianna

LaHara, was served as well. Her parents settled for $2,000.

The RIAA is looking to make an example of LaHara. "I do not know how they are justifying these suits. I would suspect that they may not know, initially, that some defendants are minors prior to filing the suit," Mroz said.

Lawsuits against the file-sharing services have been met with limited success. "If the courts are unwilling to shut down the sites, the copyright owners either have to accept the losses from infringement or go after the users of these services," Mroz said.

"I think they're a waste of time," Julian Smoger, a senior English/communications major said. Smoger is a songwriter who whole-heartedly supports the downloading of music from the Internet.

The RIAA is offering amnesty to file sharers. If the amnestee is caught again the RIAA will file criminal charges, according to USA Today

"The key is to find a w11yto make people want to buy CDs again, not sue them," Smoger said.

Japanese tourists arrested in sex ring

Six Japanese tourists were arrested in Zhuhai, China on Monday, Sept. 29, after reports of hundreds of counts of prostitution and public promiscuity flooded the streets on the anniversary of an important Sino.Japanese event. Cities all along China's Hong Kong border are known for attracting "sex tourists" from Japan and Europe, according to the New York Times.

Earthquake rocks Japanese island

An earthquake measunng more than 7.8 on the Richter scale rolled through the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido early Friday, Sept. 26. This is one of the strongest earthquakes this island has ever seen, according to the Associated Press.

Congress passes 'Do Not Call' registry Congress past the do not call registry to telemarketers, once again, after a Federal judge blocked it. It is scheduled to begin Oct. l.

Tilepavertovs Withthe mind

Mother/daughter exhibit comes alive on campus

CHRISTINA WILLIAMS STAFF WRJTER

CMW722@CABRINI .EDU

On Sunday, Sept. 28 the fine arts department presented the art exhibit "Tightly Bound: A mother/daughter exhibit," by Dolores Iadarola Terna and, her daughter, Julia Terna Contacessi. People from Connecticut, Minnesota, Florida, and New York came to Cabrini to see the artwork being displayed.

There are over 60 pieces of artwork, including photography and graphic design. This is the largest exhibit Cabrini has ever displayed.

"Toynbee ideas in Kubrick's 200 l resurrect dead on planet Jupiter." Since 1994, if you've ever walked downtown on South Street, Walnut or even Broad Street, you may have passed some of these mysterious tiles in 'the cross walks without so much as a second thought.

Considering all of the 1arr that gets placed around the city, it is no wonder people can pass by such things and not stop to read a tile such as the 'Toynbee Idea' tiles. But what do they mean?

There are many different theories as to the meanings of the Toynbee Tiles. If one dissects the words, it is possible to form at least some little aspect of what they stand for. For example; Arnold Toynbee (1889-1975) was an English Historian most noted for his 12volume series, "A Study of History," which has had great influence on modem mind-sets regarding religion, history and international affairs. Also, Arthur C. Clarke, writer of the "200 I : A Space Odyssey" series, gives clues to the tile's meaning.

In the fourth book of the series, "300 I: The Final Odyssey," an astronaut named Frank Poole, who was killed in the first book of the series, is resurrected. Considering the first book (and movie) has to do with traveling to Jupiter and one of its moons, Europa, seems to suggest that this may have something to do with the meaning behind the "resurrect dead on Jupiter," part of the Toynbee tile.

Also, some tiles have an additional tile and statement at the bottom of them saying: "You must make + clue tiles ! !

You ! ! As media U.S.S.R." This also may have ties to the Odyssey series. In the second book of the series (which was also made into a movie), "2010: Odyssey Two," a Soviet space flight is sent with three Americans ..onboard, to Jupiter to discover what happened to the ship in 200 I

Putting together the possible meanings of the tiles is an almost impossible task, since no one knows who made them, or if there are multiple makers of the tiles. If anyone does know, however they certainly are not telling.

The tiles pop up across the country, as far north as Boston, MA, as far south as Washington D.C., and as far west as Kansa City, MO. The predominant concentration of tiles show up in Philadelphia, and New York City, suggesting that the maker lives somewhere around either city, and has the means to effectively travel to place the tiles. While it is cheap enough to travel by car, bus or train in this country, over seas travel suggests that the Toynbee Tile maker is trying to give everyone a message, including people in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Santiago, Chile, all in South America.

Not all of the tiles say the same thing. For example; instead of "in Kubrick's 2001," some say "in movie 200 l ." Some have different color styling compared to others. Some are just plain white with black lettering, some are white with blue and red writing.

Bill O'Niell seems to be the guru of the Toynbee tile paver. Hissite, http://www.toynbee.net is the largest site involving the tiles.

Will we ever unravel the almost 10-year-old mystery of the Toynbee tiles? ls this just a way of catching people's atten-

One of these names should be familiar to the Cabrini community. Delores Terna is the sister of President Antoinette Iadarola. Even though this family connection can be made neither sister came up with the idea of the art exhibit.

Terna said it was actually Dr. Adeline Bethany, head of the fine arts department, who came up with the theme. At a previous art exhibit Bethany approached Terna and asked if she would like to have a mother/daughter art exhibit with her daughter Julia.

Bethany "At the time

Cabrini was having a father/daughter exhibit so why not have a mother/daughter exhibit." Bethany was very delighted to see so many people attend and was pleased with the way in which the artwork was arranged and presented.

This is the first exhibit where Terna and Contacessi have had their artwork displayed at the same time. Contacessi said, "we really just bounce ideas off each other and because we use the same applications, it is easy to get help from one another."

Terna added that living close also helps when it comes to sharing ideas.

"I don't necessarily start out

with an idea. I might see a frame and think of things that would go great with the frame and go from ther,." Contacessi said. Terna said, "We don't have the same work but we both use the same process of 'working backwards."'

The theme of the art exhibit, "Tightly Bound" expanded to more than just Terna and Contacessi. One of the works of art was letters written by a family member who had come over from Italy to Ellis Island.

Terna said that she was excited to see how much of the work was based on her family. Some of the artists' family is still in Italy and Te111asaid that it was nice to see how that part of the family had influenced the artwork

Also making an appearance at the art exhibit on Sunday was Iadarola in support of her family. Iadarola said, "I am very proud of my sister and my niece and with the fact that Dr. Bethany asked them to present their artwork at Cabrini." Iadarola explained how there were many generations at the exhibit that day and that the title "Tightly Bound" really explained the day and the exhibit.

"I hope the show shows all work can be created from anything," Contacessi said. Terna said, "I hope people see how important art is and how it .comes together to show that art is in everything."

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The Tonybee tile paver makes "appearances" throughout the world. This particular tile can be found at and South Street in Philadelphia.

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From left to right: JuliaTema Contacessi, President Antoirrette Iadarola, and Dolores Iadarola Terna. Tema is ladarola's sister and Contacessi is the daugheter ofTema and niece of Iadarola.

College Fest tak:es over Philadelphia

ANGELINA WAGNER STAFF WRITER/WEB EDITOR AMW722@CABRINI. EDU

When approaching the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the view is· drawn to the crowds of college students sandwiched between two rows of high peaked white tents. The first greeting is a sign that says, "Smile! You may be photographed for the purpose of promoting future festivals!" The sun beats down while various vendors distract passersby with an assortment of flyers. The place to be was the Philadelphia College Festival where college students from different colleges got together to spend a day of activities together.

An array of bands showcased their music to provide a soundtrack for the Phildelphia College Festival. The event took place Sept. 20-28 and was free to students. Busta Rhymes was also in attendance to kick off the events that were organized by The Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Beat, Rutgers University, Rock the Vote and Egypt night club were handing out infonnation.

Bon Jovi holds press conference to announce new arena football leant

CECELlA FRANCISCO STAFF WRITER CAF722@CABRINI.EDU

Bon Jovi fans joined Arena Football and Heather Locklear fans for the open press conference on Tuesday, Sept. 23, announcing the birth of Philadelphia's own Arena Football team, Philadelphia Soul.

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Studentsfrom area schools attended CollegeDay on the Parkway,where different organizationsandactivitiesmade themselvesavailableto swdents.

An array of activities took place between Sept. 20-28. The events kicked off with College Day on the Parkway where different organizations, such as The

Throughout the day a side stage hosted different bands performing their acts. The bands that performed were Still Standing, Mutlu, Rowdy Black Giants, Muses Wild and others. Later on, Busta Rhymes and Silvertide took over on the main stage to get the kick-off concert and expo going. 11 of the city's museums were open free to college students who presented their ID. The Philadelphia Museum of Art organized the College Day on the Parkway event while many sponsors participated.

Other sponsored activities that made up the nine-day event were a College Internship Fair at the Kimmel Center. Over a 150 businesses set up to give college students the opportunity to find hands-on experience. There were several areas of interests that could fill everyone's needs. The closing day of the events

was Park Beautification Day in Fairmount Park. It was a day to just gather together with friends to volunteer and make the largest park a different place. The Philadelphia College Festival is a City of Philadelphia Official Student Orientation and Exploration Event, which is held every fear for college students all over.

There were opportunities to take part in activities like rock climbing which the Army sponsored. Many tent booths had things to give out for free or to sell.

Kate Connell, a junior attending Temple University, said, "it was a lot of fun. I would co.meto this again. I really enjoyed how the museums were free."

There were also people performing to music dressed in silver outfits that resembled a Slinky. The festival was a huge success and there were opportunities for students to volunteer and help out with all the events.

Mayor Street, Gov. Ed Rendell, guitarist Richie Sambora and his wife Locklear were all on hand to witness partners Jon Bon Jovi and Craig Spencer, president and chief executive of the Arden Group, host a rally on the front steps of the Wachovia Spectrum, by the Rocky statue.

The co-owners spent a rigorous day of promoting the team and rally/press conference to sports and music radio stations and also on television all leading up to the rally and press conference at 4 p.m.

President of the team is former Eagles quarterback, Ron Jaworski, and the general manager is Joe Hennessy, known as an Arena Football League pioneer to AFL fans. The team's colors are gun metal black and a medium color blue. Its symbol is an angled football with three wavy lines that make a tail to the football. The team's primary sponsor is Target Stores.

"This is not a hobby, this is not something we're going to take lightly," Bon Jovi said at the press conference. "This is not your father's football team. This is a team where you can embrace it from it's inception. We're going to need your help, we're asking for your help. We can take this team and be America's team of Arena Football."

Bon Jovi went on to joke about bringing an old rivalry into light. "If there's one thing that Giants fans and Eagles fans have in common; we hate the Cowboys," Bon Jovi said. "Let's

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here and now." Bon Jovi drew cheers from the crowd.

The Philadelphia Soul's website has not yet launched but currently one can find information by going to http:// 66.193.70.193/. There one can also join a mailing list that will update one about the Soul and when then website launches.

Officials informed that ticket costs would be around $26. The league will have a 16-game schedule from February until June. Philadelphia is not the only AFL team forming this year, however. Teams for· New Orleans and also Austin, Texas appear _to be in the works as well.

After the press conference, and much to the delight of the remaining Bon Jovi fans, Sambora and Bon Jovi walked to a sectioned off space to record an interview for CN8's Lou Tilly's Sports Connection. Afterwards, the two signed autographs and took pictures with eager fans lined up on the other side of a metal barricade.

The phone number for information about season tickets for the Philadelphia Soul is 1-888PHIL-AFL.

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Sambora speaks at a press conference announcing the birth of Philadelphia'sArena Football team, Philadelphia Soul of which Bon Jovi is a partner of along Craig Spencer. start that first rivalry

Bon Jovi, Heather Locklear, and Gov. Ed Rendell were all on hand Tuesday,Sept. 23 to promote Philadelphia Soul, an arena football team. President of the team is former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski and the manager is Joe Hennessy, known as the Arena Football League pioneer to fans of the league.

First impressions are always most important

SARAH WILMORE STAFF WRITER SEW722@CABRINI.EDU

Those who sit in class and stare out the window have most likely seen the various tour groups that walk around campus every once in a while. These tour groups are led by students; students who have a prominent position in the Admisson's office and on campus.

Those students are the student ambassadors of our school. Megan Beauduy is one of the many student ambassadors on campus. She became a student ambassador by being nominated by a staff or faculty member; she then went through an application process and then had an interview. She did not request to be one. When asked if she liked the job, Beauduy said, "yes, I do. It's a great job. I work with wonderful people in the Admission's office and even though we do work, we have fun while we do it."

The job of student ambassador requires a student to do a variety of different things. According to Beauduy, the student ambassadors sit at the desk and answer phones, answer questions about

the college, take visitation appointments, and get information to inquire high school students. They give tours to visitors during the week and on some selected Saturdays. They work a phone-a-thon to call high school seniors and see if they are interested in Cabrini, also.

Beauduy said the experience has given her the opportunity to see how the cotlege admission process works and how to have good customer service and speaking skiJls. Beauduy believes it has taught her a lot about the college and allows her to be very knowledgeable in many situations outside of directly working in

the Admissions department.

AD"I think it allows me to have a greater understanding of the hard work that goes into admitting new students to a college," Be!!uduy said. "It also gives me great experience working with a variety of different people from all over the country. The experience is great a~d hopefully it will stand out as something that says I had pride in my school."

As a student ambassador, Beauduy said that the one piece of advice she would give to future student ambassadors is, "to just have fun with the job and enjoy the great work environment. Also, make sure to remember all of your crazy tour stories, they are a must to share with the counselors and fellow ambassadors."

In the Dixon Center, senior Dolores Tornambe gives a tour to a perspective family.

President of CAP Board, Mike Sofia, rock climbs

Pictured to the left: Aegina Foto and Gabby Beltran sit discussing upcoming tours. To the right: Steph Mortiz gives a tour to a prospective student.

Can,pus Organizations

CAP, SGA and R A: who they are andw at they have planned

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Active and involved are two words to describe Cabrini's Student Government Association. This organization was a busy group last year, with activities such as developing Midnight Madness and the Winter Formal, and is eager for the planning of exciting events for this year.

Last year, the SGA "laid foundation for years to come by rewriting our constitution," SGA President Jesse Gluckman said. Being a part of many committees opened the door for communication and the opportunity for students voices to be heard "If I had to describe the year in one word, it would be productive," Gluckman said.

Although there are no specific goals planned at this time, the SGA's current members are working with the newly elected to develop this year's objectives. Recently elected freshman class treasurer, Susan Moraca, said, "we have a strong team working closely together. We're hoping for students to see resolving of the concerns that are presented to the board."

It is the plan for the SGA, to represent the students of Cabrini College. In

grams," CAP President Mike Sofia, a political science major, said. However, as the Board grew, it wanted more quality events and decided to focus on that. By doing so, it brought students new events such as the Coffeehouse series, which seems to be a big hit to many.

In the past month there has been a lot of planning for this year's events. The CAP Board is excited for its "Shocktoberfest," an eight day experience, which is coming to campus on Thursday, Oct. 23. "Shocktoberfest sounds awesome," Mark Garlit, a freshman communications major, said. "I'm excited for all of the different activities the CAP board is planning to bring to campus."

CAP Board has also been working hard to plan a new Spring Fling. It is hopeful that it will be an all-day event, with a carnival during the day and music and other entertainments at night.

The CAP Board has high expectations for this year, wanting big turnouts for all of the events. Sofia said, "CAP is working for the improvement of life on campus. We want the events to give people pride in going to Cabrini College, to have an enjoyable experience. Students won't be let down."

Yet another group that goes above and beyond for Cabrini is the Residence Hall Association.

The RHA is an organization that provides students with an alternative to their residence adviser. The RHA caters to the common needs of the residence halls.

order to receive student input on the growing number of

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Last year, students were able to various issues, the SGA is a part of several committees. Examples of these committees are the Food, Elections, Bookstore, and Formal Committees.

Cabrini students "can expect a lot out of [their] SGA officials this year because they are all up to the task," Gluckman said.

The SGA invites all to attend meetings, serve on committees, or just drop by the SGA office with any ideas or concerns.

Another group on campus working hard to bring students new and exciting entertainment is the Campus Activities and Programming Board.

Last year the CAP Board was focused on "cheap and fast pro-

enjoy such events as a hall decorating contest and hall Olympics as a result of the RHA. Also, last year Cabrini experienced the first Cabrini Idol contest. "That was a huge event and will definitely come back this year," senior Shannon Carroll, executive vice president of RHA, said. The advantage that the RHA has this year over last year is that it is more established. Because of that, new events have already undergone planning. One event will be Christmas caroling to local nursing homes. Another event is planned, but only a sneak peek is available. The RHA is calling it a road rally. Sophomore Jacquelyn Flick, president of RHA, said "it will be a great program that students can participate in."

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are members of CAP Board. Bottom row: sophomores Rebecca Simione, Robin Cook; top row: senior Craig VagelJ, women's volleyball coach Trish Arnold, seniors Stef Ciarocchi, Ashlee Lensmyer and Mike Sofia.

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Students at last year ·s Midrught Madness. Come out and join this year's Midnight

WITOR Madness on Friday, Oct. 17.

PERSPECTIVES

Dramati~ally, Jana

There'snothingyou can't do; only things you choosenot to do. When do we really know we're making the right decisions:NEVER.So, just choose what feels right at the time and trust that everythingwill fall in place, as it should be. I'm not saying,"Be an optimist!"I'm saying,«Don't be ashamed of a bad decision."Life is a series of lessons.Youace someyou fail some.But alwayslearn, remember,and cherishthe momentsthat lead to the answer.

Do you agree with the RIAA giving out -lawsuits to people who download and share songs on their computer?

Monica Fuller -senior

Cassettes

CHRISTINA WILLIAMS STAFFWRJTER CMW722@ CABRINl.EDU

With all the hype about the RIAA filing lawsuits in reference to the downloading of music off the Internet by people, it only seems appropriate to look at other aspects of this continuing problem.

First of all, the RIAA is concerned with people stealing music off the Internet, but what about the old fashioned way via the radio? I know before Napster and Kazaa I had at least l O blank tapes that I used to record songs off the radio with.

Cassettes work the same way as burning a CD. Mass copies can be made and sold and many songs can be recorded on one cassette. The good thing about using cassettes instead of CDs is that if I record a song and a week later I don't like it I can erase it instantly with a new song. On the flipside the bad thing is I can't just hit next, and I have to search for a certain song, which could involve a lot of rewinding and fast forwarding.

Due to the fact that the RIAA is monitoring the Internet so closely, what if people started buying cassette tapes to record songs off the radio again? Sure, some songs will be edited but at

are not obsolete

least listeners are getting a version of their favorite song for free.

If more people began buying blank cassette tapes and started taping songs off the radio, how would the RIAA monitor them?

Isn't taping my favorite song off the radio for free the same as going to Kazaa and downloading the same song for free?

With cassettes, people can still share music. Ifl tape one song off the radio and then let my friend borrow the tape and make a copy, isn't that the same as burning a CD and then letting my friend borrow it and making his or her own copy?

Now I'm sure there are people reading this and are saying that tapes are so old fashioned and everything is electronic, but think about it; if everyone went back to using tapes and walkmans. CDs might begin to become obsolete like cassettes are now.

A solution to this internet filesharing problem would be for the record industry to realize that technology is the wave of the future, and therefore, need to find a way to incorporate this type of media into record sales.

This is not the first time the record industry has had to conform to the new type of music distribution. Originally records came first, then came cassettes, and then CDs. If the record industry can change from those different types of record distribu-

tion then why can't they take one more step and go from CDs to some thing involving the Internet?

Finally, if the RIAA is passing out lawsuits to people, some who may be innocent, why doesn't the RIAA hand out lawsuits to computer companies? So many of today's computers come with built-in burners. In my opinion, if I get a computer that comes with a burner that tells me that burning CDs is natural if Dell is giving me a burner as a part of my computer.

I think by having computers come in with built-in burners that is only adding to the problem. Maybe that's where the RIAA should start with the lawsuits. Instead of suing the people downloading the music they could sue the computer companies that are constructing CD burners.

If the record labels kept burners out of people's hands then people would have all this downloaded music and no way to mass produce CDs. I think that is where the record companies are really losing their money. People are making copies of CDs that already exist and then selling them to friends. I definitely think that the RIAA needs to step back and look at this situation some more before making drastic decisions like suing mass amounts of people.

Start moving and stop your complaining

CRISTIN

MARCY FEATURES

EDITOR

CJM722@ CABRINI.EDU

Get Involved! This is now a Cabrini symbol that is featured on many flyers, posters and other publications. Getting involved is just what Cabrini wants students to do. If students do not get involved, how do they expect things to change?

It seems to me that college students are the first people to complain about everything, but the last people to do anything about it. When action is not taken, nothing will change, Once people start getting involved and talking, things will change for the better and the students who see change as a necessity for the college.

First of all, I am sick of listening to people complain to the wrong people. Stop complaining to your friends; find the right people to talk to. If you have issues or concerns with Jazzman 's Cafe, I encourage you to go to the Residence Hall Association or the Student

Government Association and voice your concerns. I have little patience for people who do not talk to .the right people about their problems. Plus, Jazzman 's has comment <;ards to put your complaints on; how many of .you have filled them out? If you also have direct complaints, go straight to the manager in a calm fashion; if it is reasonable enough, I am sure he would fix it right away.

Secondly, if you are one of those people who complain that there is nothing to do on campus, join the Campus Activities Programming Board. They work terribly hard to bring fun and interesting events to campus that students will attend. [ am sure they would love to hear your good ideas.

If you get involved on campus, I guarantee that you will have the power to change. Students should either get involved and talk to the right people or suck it up and keep their mouths shut, because they are not saying anything new that people already have not heard.

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Desi Baher -junior Chris Parton -freshman

Letters to the editor

Health Watch

Dear Editor,

After thoroughly perusing this week's Loquitur, I came across a statement that I find to be offensive and clearly uneducated. That statement, written by Jana Fagotti in the Health Watch column, was "Even before the decision is made about which bucket to throw the beer can away, the decision is made as to whether or not to throw their life away first." This biased and blatantly amateurish comment needs to be amended. Yes, binge drinking occurs and over an extended, and I emphasize extended, period oftime, such as 5 to 10 years, the liver may become weak and prone to vari• ous diseases, or it may fail. However, this occurrence is rare and to cause such damage, or.to "throw your life away;' it would take more than that one beer, that Miss Fagotti claims. As a 21year--oldU.S. citizen, I have the right to consume alcohol.

When the time is right and my work is done, I occasionally par• take in the consumption of an

alcoholic beverage and by no means am I throwing my life away. I participate in a varsity sport (lacrosse), hold a 3.2 GPA, participate in the Co-Op program, and am on track to graduate on time. I'm not the only beer drinker to not throw his or her life away; and as a matter of fact

I don't know anyone of a successful adult status who has not consumed alcohol. I'm not sure what prompted Miss Fagotti to make·this outrageous and overtly misinformed proclamation, but she needs to re-evaluate her own predisposed ideas before putting them in print.

Furthermore, there are medical benefits created by the consumption of alcohol, such as prolonged length of life, heart health, improved circulation etc.

While Miss Fagotti may disapprove of others behavior she has no ground to say that alcohol consumers, such as myself, have chosen to throw our lives away by drinking the occasional beer.

I resent her ignorant remark it prompts me to believe she has motives beyond the desire to keep her health to argue such a

point. Shame on her for condemning an entire group of people based on a fictional assumption.

Not Throwing My Life Away, Michael V.

Piccoli

Thirsty Thursdays

Dear Editor, I would like to write in response to Kristen Catalanotto, and her article on Thirsty Thursday. As a sophomore on this campus, I have attended many parties, and not only on Thursday nights. I have attended some fairly sophisticated wine parties while watching classy movies. Yes, I have been to my share of parties that need to get cleared out of the apartments.

My point is that I am a nondrinker. I have never drank on this campus, or off campus. It is a well-known fact that I am the designated driver, I am the person to call at 4 a.m. to keep a person's head out of the toilet,

but I am also the person people invite to parties to just hang out with. I am fully able to attend these social gatherings without having to worry about being drunk. I can make a fool out of myself without anything making me lower my inhibitions. Many a time I have played silly games with people saying in the middle of it," and she's the sober one here!" I had the best time in a long while last Thursday night in the midst of Isabelle. Many people thought I had finally broken down and gotten drunk.

Honestly, campus, can't a girl have a mud puddle fight with a freshman? Or go mud sliding while completely sober and have the time ofher life? I was greatly offended that people would assume that I would jump on the bandwagon like that. I agree with Ms. Catalanotto's opinions of being able to hang out and watch movies, or talk in someone's rooms. l think that is a great suggestion, but I also think it is OK to go to parties and not drink.

Perhaps Ms. Catalanatto has a point, in that this campus needs

to be more respectful to those of us that don't drink. Many people think it is only one or two of us who openly proclaim no substances. If you look closely, however, you will find a great number of people. If you can't find them, let me know, I'll find you someone to hang out with!

It is a long running gag between friends that they offer drinks to me every Thursday night. They know I won't accept, and I know they will only ask me once in the beginning of the night. I settle down with my own homemade concoctions made out of whatever is around as chasers or mixers. I don't need the alcohol, but it's nice to know my friends accept me as I am. It is nice to know that people are welcoming of my personal beliefs.

Again, I know it is hard to find people like this; I have fought long and hard to find an awesome group. I am a lucky and very blessed person. Good luck to the rest of campus in finding such awesome friends!

Peace, Chris Friel

Final d~ys-at the Vet rememb.ered

between the Marlins and the KENDALL r,.u1.. Phils. I was lucky enough to be A&E £iDl1'0R _, able to be at' the first two KMN@ games of the last series

CABRJNI.EDU ever in the Vet. So yes, I was one of the lucky Final innings. It was ringing. in the ears of everyone who walked through Veteran's Stadium, a.k.a. the Vet. The Philadelphia Phillies had lost the' Wildcard race, but there was still something they had to play for, the Vet and the Philadelphia fans. Appropriately enough, the last two series were against the Florida Marlins and the Atlanta Braves. For those of you who aren't baseball fans, as history goes, Atlanta was first in the National League East followed by a constant, nail-biting race

-who got to see the •• -/c ;, lights shut off for •"-~ ' • 1he last night game ever in Vet history on Friday night and I was one of the 58,303 fans tb grace the Vet on Saturday. However, it wasn't until the game ended on Saturday when I really got hit: this would be the last time I would be at the Vet; not just this season, but ever. Then I realized this isn't just about football or baseball; it's about me and every single Philadelphia fan out there.

So yeah, we may have the reputation for being some of the

worst fans, but as fans sat in the downpour of showers

", while the "All-Vet" _,T

•~ team was named (again, the • - • "All-Vet." ,-, team 1s a

marriage proposals, school outings, and for some area Philadelphians, their playground.

After the end 6f Saturdayls game, which the Phillies won, 7-6 inihe 10th inning against the Braves, it was hard to leave. People sat in their seats, staring at the field, taking whatever pictures they could take. Tears were falling from people's eyes harder then the rain that had hit ~.

earlier in the game.

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our field of dreams.

Sure, people say that the only thing that Philadelphia teams are good at is choking under pressure. Believe me, we're aware of this we'll be the first feel the meaning this place had to admit it and inform the players for so many people; first dates, that they aren't doing their job.

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Well, maybe not in those words. Sometimes fans choose other words to get their point across But looking aro11ndthe Vet and , being hit with a wave ofemotion, I came to realize that while the Vet may be gone in a few months, the best part is being moved into the Linc and into Citizen's Bank Park; the fans. As one of my friends put it, "it's like another chapter of our life is ending." In fact, that is the very essence of it. But whenever another chapter ends, another one is beginning. So this, in a way, is my very small tribute, so to speak, to the Vet and to the Philadelphia fans. As we have found out so many times before, there's always next season and being the true fans we are, we'll be there as well.

Static is the future

All across this democratic nation, a totalitarian enterprise is quietly corrupting every person that changes the station. The future of radio is here, unfortunately.

Industry giant Clear Channel Communications Inc. is taking over not just the radio waves, but everything directly related to it as well. For instance, in 1996 Clear Channel owned 47 radio stations across the country. Fast-forward to today, and the behemoth leviathan of the corporate entertainment world now has total control of nearly 1,200 stations. So what, right? You say to yourself, "I listen to the radio to hear my favorite songs and to tune in to my favorite DJs. I don't care who owns them." Of course you don't.

However, Viacom Inc., Clear Channel's biggest rival has control of a grand total of.. .186 sta-

tions, a slim comparison if any. Clear Channel has a monopoly over anyone in an unfair competition. In a business sense, sure, this is a phenomenal accomplishment. But in the independent minds of consumers, this is horrible. It's becoming harder and harder to have your own opinions, because now the common man is being brainwashed by what Clear Channel wants you to know. Oh by the way, of all the billboards that exist in the United States, Clear Channel owns 40 percent of them, in which they plaster their radio stations on. Yes, they are looking towards financial interests. But are they looking towards public interest.

Think about it, is it really fair to you; the person they are supposed to be pleasing?

So still how in the world does this have anything to do with the music I like? Let's say you're a big fan of a rising group called, "The Garage Band Kids." Your favorite band decides that they would like to sign with an independent concert promoter who will put them on a great U.S. tour. However, the majority of promot-

ers across the country have been swiped up by, you guessed it, Clear Channel. So The Garage Band Kids have managed to slide under the radar and dodge Clear Channel. Well the big, bad, corporate giant that is Cl~ar Channel doesn't like this and will not permit your favorite local band to have any songs on their radio stations. So basically when it all boils down, if an artist doesn't sign with Clear Channel, they won't get played on the radio. And when 1,200 of the stations across America are owned by Clear Channel, that's pretty much saying NO AIRTIME!

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! Clear Channel has begun a practice called "voice-tracking." Voice tracking is when popular out-of-town radio personalities from bigger markets are pumped into smaller markets and then personalizing their programs, lead listeners to think that these DJs are actually local residents. CEO of Clear Channel, Randy Michaels says that with these practices and the taking over of stations countrywide, leads to more money in the econ-

radio

omy. What!? So less jobs, little supply, and much demand leading to unemployment and disgruntled consumers, obviously creates more money in the nation's economy. Yea, I don't think so.

This deregulation process on performance enhancing drugs that has become the fast food chain of radio, is completely wrong. No longer are there DJs on the radio that the common person can learn to love and religiously listen to because they live in the same city as you.

Requests!? What are song requests? Unlike on a college campus like ours where you can call in to people you know are there and ask for a song you want to hear, the national scene has set program lists daily locked into their respective computers. In fact, it's totally possible for an "on-air personality," not a DJ, to set up their shifts, lock the door, and go home for the weekend, while you at home are led to believe they are in the studio when u tune in.

Sure in the end you might think well it's not that big of a

deal. But honestly it is, especially to those who want to get into radio and have a successful future. This is getting increasingly difficult as the years go on. Change is inevitable, yes. But is change necessary when it's diminishing the traditional ways of radio? More importantly it hurts the listeners, the fans, the most significant people in the music business. There is a total loss of choice for consumers, a drop in the job market, and in a way a reduced talent pool of artists. Music is music; it's what everyone loves to listen to. Now artists are beginning to curtail created works of art in order to be accepted by Clear Channel because they really don't have a choice in the matter. Is it right to have to listen to sanctioned music?

Is it right to not have a choice? In this monopoly, no one can pass ''.GO" and collect 200 dollars; Clear Channel already has it. And that's not right.

Dressing up is too much for 8:15 classes

LAUREN REILLY STAFF WRITER

LMR722@ CABRINl.EDU

So tell me what's going on because if I'm missing out on something I'd like to know. I'm sure it must be important since it's 8: 15 in the morning and it's quite obvious that you are trying to impress someone in here. So let me guess; is it that married, middle-aged professor that you're going after? Or maybe it's just those really hot all American football players of ours instead. Well let me give you a hint: you

don't have a chance in hell with your teacher and the only hot things on this campus are the breakfast sandwiches.

So are you going to tell me why you're dressed to impress?

Listen, I'm not trying to blow your spot up, but what is the point of all that primping? Couldn't you be doing something more constructive with your time .like studying? Now don't feel like I'm singling you out, it's not just you, and that's why I'm asking.

It's like I can't walk into a class anymore without feeling like I'm on the foot of a runway in Milan.

I mean you 're wearing designer skirts and dresses left and right with matching bags and accessories. Come on! It's biology,

not Egypt on the Waterfront! I'm beginning to think that the chemicals from your "naturally" highlighted hair are beginning to affect your brain. And no offense, but we're not at the Clinique counter in Macy's, so chill out with reapplying that lipstick.

Now I know what you think, I'm just jealous, but in reality that couldn't be farther from the truth. The fact is that I'm getting tired of coming into class just to feel like some really ugly extra in some bad J. Lo movie. You may think that being overly attentive about your looks doesn't affect anyone else, but you're really screwing things up for everyone and it actually goes far beyond·

you making me look like a dirt bag. To begin with, you're throwing off the standards that we as women have been trying for years to lower. I don't know if you remember, but there was a time when women were expected to look like Barbies and only after many years of fighting for equal rights did we begin to lose that dainty homemaker image. Not only that, but think about it, you're not going to look young forever, so why ruin what comes so naturally now; you'll have plenty of years ahead of you to clog your pores with whale lard.

Plus, you realize that being so trendy now increase your chances, of turning into one of those ladies who can't come to grips with the

fact that their prime is over and become stuck in some sort of fashion time warp for the rest of their lives; you know, the one's that still rock the tapered, shady eighties stone wash jeans an~ crimp their hair. Hey, don't think it can't happen to you.

So I hope you see what I'm talking about now. I'm not asking you to throw away your $300 Gucci outfit that's off the hizzle fo' shizzle nor am I saying you can't sport your ridiculously expensive jewelry from Tiffany's that's so bling bling, I'm just asking that you save it for the appropriate occasions. So be my guest and shake what your mama gave ya, just do it in moderation.

Lady Cavs top Villa Julie 3-0

NINA SCI MENES STAFF WRJTER N~ts722@CABRll\1.EDL

Women's Soccer 3-0

VictoryCabrini 's women's soccer team beat Villa Julie College 3-0 on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2003 on Cabrini's home field.

Weqnesday was the team's first time on the grass iJI a while. "We ·have been practicing in the gym for a week and a half now," Senior Colleen

Feeney said.

Encouraging warm up music, including Rocky's "Eye of the Tiger" set the perfect mood for the Lady Cavalier's before it's victory. Spectators on the sideline lucked out with ideal fall weather. Trying not to miss a play, fans covered their eyes from the direct sunlight. The game was a constant battle to the ball with Villa Julie College Mustangs.

The Lady Cavalier's fearlessly dominated the field

from right from the start of the game. Cabrini's Mary Remoli scored the first two goals of the game. Playing forward, she used her fancy foot work, and a helpful assist from teammate Christine Jennings for the first goal. Remoli scored the second goal during an intense-physical battle .involving players from both teams.

Senior captain Kelli Romano, kept communication on the field during the first half. Throughout the game,

Romano won the ball at midfield. Shifting to center midfielder, Romano directed her team towards the goal. Also at midfield, freshman Emilie Greto performed as a defender as well as an offender.

Defense on both teams got stronger during the second half of the game. Christine Watson made an attempt at goal resulting in a collision on the grass with Villa Julie's defender Danielle Rongione. Watson was persistent, and

l scored the third goal of the game. Villa Julie's Colleen Baughman also put up a good fight playing tenacious defense. When Villa Julie obtained possession of the ball, and took a corner kick tension grew on the sideline. Cabrini's goalie Mary Mower was determined to keep the ball out of the goal. The game ended in a shut out 3-0.

The Lady Cavs next game is at Neumann College, Saturday. Oct. 4.

Three-yearcaptainleads team

JEFFREY 0UTTERBRIDGE STAFF WRITER JEO722@CABRJNI.EDU

I got it! That is the sound that rings around the Dixon Center gym when the women's volleyball team has their • practice. During the practice the girls are able to mix business with pleasure. While doing drills, the girls smile and talk to each other as if they have been together all of their lives. The girls encourage each other to work hard and they always complement each other.

Captain Alissa Smith runs the majority of the practice drills. She has been the captain for the past 3 years. She has been playing since she was in the fourth grade. "Its apart of my life" Smith said.

Come game time, it is a totally different story. The girls work hard for every point. Their intensity rises and their passion for the game becomes evident. The girls work together as a cohesive unit. They yell plays back and forth to each other to make sure everyone is on point. When a point is scored or a good play happens, they all make sure that the person that had the good play knows she did a good job.

Trish Arnold, Their coach, stands back and carefully monitors the progress of her players. From the side, she commands her players but at the same time encourages them.

ture from the RD position has not effected her as the head coach of the girls volleyball team.

Arnold loves working with the girls on the team. "This has been my best coaching experience. They are great players. They work and they play to win," Arnold said.

The girls also love working with their coach. "I love Trish! Her and Lou are great coaches. They know a lot about the game and that makes us better players," said second year player Rachael Blong. "I played with Trish my freshman year. In my junior year, she was coach. It was an adjustment, but it was a good one." Smith said. Mostly aU the girl have the same reaction towards their coach.

Arnold recently resigned as the Resident Director of the new residence dorm. This is her second season as coach. Her depar- When questioned about as to

weather or not. she was going to stay and continue coaching, Arnold replied," My intention is

to

The womens soccer team waits for the wistle during its victory over VillaJulie College on Wednesday, Sept. 24.The team currently has a record of 4-3 with its next match against Neumann College on Saturday Oct. 4

Hard work ahead for field hockey

ALYSSA SCHOE~LEBER STAFF WRITER

AMS725@CABRINI.EDU

Constantly moving up and down the field, cheering each other, and carefully following plays instructed by Head Coach Jackie Neary is the Lady Cavalier field hockey teams. Now looking forward to being a part of the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference playoffs, the Lady Cavs are not going to be let down by a bit of a rough start.

With the first game a loss, to one of the top teams in the conference, the Lady Cavs are ready for a winning season. "We have a hard-working team and we want to be back in the "W" [win] column," Neary said. She believes

that she has a strong team and a handful of very hard working players from each level.

According to Neary, she has "great senior captains Maureen McQuade and Jody Sodano, very pleasant transfer sophomores, Erin Schell and Ann Tye, a great first year goal keeper, sophomore, Joanna Musiolowski, a high scoring freshman, Tammi Scanlon, and an outstanding defenseman, junior Julie Smith."

Neary spoke of "playing the best and that while it may be difficult for the upperclassmen, positions aren't written in stone."

Despite recent losses on Saturday, Sept. 20 and Wednesday, Sept. 24, the Lady Cavs came out with a 7-0 win on Saturday, Sept. 27. "It realfy felt

good to win after two losses in a row," junior Holly Orlando said.

Sophomore Erin Schell said, "Jackie is an awesome coach. She knows when to have fun and when to work hard. However, most importantly, she has faith in her players and that means the most to all of us. She changed the lineup a bit and she has some very strong players. I think things are going to really start to move now."

The team wants the winning more than ever now, and are working really hard to get there. Orlando said, "I think where just now figuring out how to work as a team and will keep it together to have a good rest of a season."

The Big Transition

NINA SCIMENES STAFF WRJTER NMS722@CABRJNI.EDU

Freshman starting soccer goalie Melissa Williams vigorously trained this summer to become a Lady Cavalier. Williams is well adjusted, and did not have any trouble feeling welcomed by the team. Her new teammates are glad to have her join the roster. Senior captain Kelly Romano said, "she is one of the biggest assets to our team."

At the young age of six Williams was first exposed to soccer. Playing for such a long time has given her an opportunity to experiment with several positions on the field. She started off as a forward, and then worked her way back as a defender playing outside fullback.

Williams attended Haddon Township High School in New Jersey. There she was coached with a great deal of discipline. Even though her high school coach worked her hard, Williams is thankful for the potential that her coach saw in .her.

Williams said, "he expected our absolute best on and off the soccer field."

During her sophomore year, her coach asked her to abandon

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Senior Maureen McQuade is a four-yearstarter on both the field hockeyand lacroseeteams.

LAUREN REILLY STAFF \VRJTER LMR722@CABRINI.EDU

Senior Maureen McQuade is known by many for her athletic abilities. McQuade plays both field hockey and lacrosse, just two sports that she had played throughout high school. A graduate of Ridley High School, McQuade could also be found on the basketball court or cheering on her peers.

McQuade was looking into many other universities such as Shippensburg, Penn State, Ursinus, Widener, and Virginia Wesley that she turned away because of Cabrini coach Jackie Neary. A four-year starter for both sports, McQuade gives much credit to Neary's guidance as part of her success.

"She's almost like my hero," said McQuade. However, this inspiration came about through rough times. McQuade recalls when Neary was diagnosed with cancer yet still fulfilled her roll as a coach. "She fought so hard for herself and was still dedicated to us," says McQuade. McQuade is nothing short of dedicated to her athletics. "She's powerful and makes a statement when she plays," teammate and co-captain Anne

Dougherty said, "she has the heart of a Cavalier." This is reflected in her performance on the field. In the 2002 field hockey season, McQuade finished with six goals and led the team with 37 shots.

McQuade is usually a back, but her versatility has had her playing everywhere but goal this season. For the past three years she has played in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference or PAC, which is comprised of small, private 4year colleges in eastern Pennsylvania. She also speaks highly of her teammates ability as well.

"We only lost two seniors, we have a strong team. We also ~ave a strong bench," McQuade said.

Although the field hockey season ends in November, it will not be long before McQuade is back on the field for the lacrosse season. McQuade plays defensive wing and is confident in the team this year.

"We're succeeding more. We only lost three seniors, we have the same team and most of our starters are back," McQuade said. McQuade also commented on the strength of the new players on the team and the potential for a good season.

As a freshman, McQuade

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Freshman MelissaWilliams followed a vigorous training program this past summer.

her fullback poison and fill the position of goalie, because the team's goalie had recently graduated. Of course, Williams graciously accepted this challenge.

Williams' preparation for college soccer required dedication, and encouragement from those who pushed her to do her best. She trained with her older brother who was also a soccer goalie in' high school, as well as other college-bound soccer friends. The pre-season practices at Cabrini were more frequent than at her high school. Instead of practicing two times a day, they were three times a day at Cabrini.

Juggling academics and athletics can be frustrating, but Williams manages her time well. She had mixed expectations for college school work, but she has been able to enjoy the best of both worlds.

The team mingles on and off the field. Some unique bonding experiences include playing golf and a pasta party. Williams is looking forward to continuing to play soccer for Cabrini for the next four years, and has high hopes for this season.

Jl:STI~ HALLMAN STAFF WRJTER

JJH722@CABRINI.EDU

"I love what I do. I love my job. I love tennis. I just really love what I do."

These were the words adamantly spoken by head tennis coach, Reggie Day. Day, who is now in his 16th year at Cabrini College, has loved every minute ofit.

"My experience at Cabrini has been wonderful," Day said. "It's been a great time. I've worked with great people and very talented players. Everybody has always been really supportive."

ln all his years at Cabrini, Coach Day has led his squads to 15 winning seasons as the woman's coach. Day also dedicates his time and knowledge in the spring by leading the men's team for the past 13 years. Because of his constant effort and determination to better Cabrini athletics, Day has been selected as this week's profiled coach.

Day has been around the game he loves, tennis, his whole life.

From playing as a child, to competing in high school, to playing professionally, to coaching presently, Day has always been

received rookie of the year and has been in the National Collegiate Athletic Association or the NCAA for the past three years. The NCAA is made up of about 1,200 colleges, universities, sports organizations, and athletic conferences such as the PAC. Since 1998 Cabrini has been the PAC champions and McQuade predicts that this year the PAC league will go far.

"We have a lot more talent," McQuade said.

Make a firsthand decision about secondhand smoke

JANAFAG,OTTl MANAGING EDITOR rAF722@CABRINI.EDU

' Inhalation of any kind of cigarette smoke is harmful. "Check out the warnings on cigarette cartons if you're skeptical. Whether you inhale the smoke right from a cigarette or from the air in a room, it's still the samesmoke:' Josh Fischman of U.S. News said in his article entitled "The Dangers of second-hand smoke and second-hand research."

Cigarette smoke is everywhere- outside of every dorm and building on-campus, on side walks, in bars, in restaurants, in clubs and many other places. Senior Julian Smoger admits that, as a smoker, he does not ever think of the effects of second-hand smoking on those who choose not to partake in smoking. Smoger said that he onJy asks if he can smoke if he is inside or eating. "Ifl'm outside, I'll smoke wherever I want," Smoger said.

around the game. For the past 33 years he has coached around the country.

He started out coaching high school tennis in Tennessee, then moved south for a position in Louisiana. After that, Day took his knowledge up north to the local area where coached Radnor high school. He then moved on and up, coaching at Malvern Prep for eleven years as head coach. Following his high school positions, Day accepted the interim head coach job at Haverford for his first college opportunity.

After a successful year, Day was offered the head position here at Cabrini College. The rest is history.

Day sees this as his chance to return the favor to the game that has been so good to him.

"I look at this opportunity as giving back to other people, in what meant so much to me my whole life," Day said.

Day has been honored in the past as USTA Philly Coach of the Year,as well as the USTA Middle States Coach of the Year. He attributes much of his success to his players though. Day spoke consistently about his importance in finding not just tennis players but finding young men and women who first are good people, second a good student, and lastly talented athletes.

"I work hard every day," Day said. "But I think too manytill)es the credit is given to the

coaches, when it really should be directed towards the players. No coach is better than his players."

Coach Day sees this year's team as one of his best and anticipates the possibilities of the near future.

"They are just outstanding people," Day said. "It is possibly the closest and strongest team I've had. This team has depth, experience, skill, and most importantly total commitment."

"rm still having a great time," Day said. "I don't see it stopping anytime soon. I really love what I do."

•According to Fischman, "The carcinogens in tobacco smoke have been found in "passive smokers"-and found at higher levels than in people who •are not exposed to smoke." Non-smoker, Senior Saleem Brown, said, "I don't mind smoke as long as it's kept away from me."

The American Heart Association said, "In the United States, an estimated 26.0 million men (25.7 percent) and 22.7 million women (21.0 percent) are smokers." Brown, is not alone. These statistics show that 74.3 percent of men and 79 percent of women do not smoke.

"The National Household Survey on Drug Abuse shows that, during 1988-96 among persons 12-17 years old, firsttime use increased by 30 percent and first daily use increased by 50 percent. More than 6,000 people under age 18 try a cigarette each day, and each day more than 2,000 persons under age 18 become daily smokers. If trends continue, about 5 million of these people will eventually die from a disease attributed to smoking," the American Cancer Society said.

While it may not be easy to avoid inhaling smoke everyday, do your part in educating those around you about the effects and dangers of smoking.

8RJDGET DoNNEllY/ STAFFPHOTOGRAPHER

KEU.YWAYLAND/ STAFFPHOTOGRAPHER Senior, Maureen McQuade starts on both the field hockey and lacrosse team at Cabrini, and is captain of both.

MICHAELFERRISE:/STAFFPHOTOG~ER Head coach Reggie Day works with his team durring a recent practice.

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Winless in its first five games, the men's soccer team got its first win against local rival Widener on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2003. The only point of the match came early in the start of the second half. Freshman Jeffrey Carman was assisted by junior midfielder Sean Dugan.

The referees were kept busy,

CABRINI CAVALIERS

This Week:

Thursday, Oct. 2

• Women's Tennis vs. Cedar Crest College, 4

p.m.

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

Friday, Oct. 3

• LAST DAY FOR SENIORS TO APPLY FORMAY2004 COMMENCEMENT

"We played better as a team, the captains led the way, and freshman Jeff Carman buried the goal to win the game."

dealing out two red cards during the game. Carman, the lone goal scorer of the match, was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct late in the second half. Assistant coach Bill Dorita was also ejected after arguing the call.

"We were all focused on just getting a win," sophomore Casey Marshall said." Head Coach Doug Meder said, "I changed the line up around for the Widener game." The team had played its previous five games in a 4-4-2

formation, however for the Widener game they used a 4-3-3, putting more forwards upfront.

When asked what could be attributed to Cabrini's first win, Meder said, "we played better as a team, the captains led the way, and freshman Jeff Carman buried the goal to win the game," Cabrini will take this momentum into this Saturday's home game against College of Misericordia at 1 p.m.

• Women's Tennis vs. Rosemont College, 4 p.m.

• Family Weekend

Saturday, Oct. 4

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

• Men's Soccer vs. College Misericordia, 1 p.m.

• Women's Volleyball at Rowan University Tri Match with Delaware Valley College, 11 a.m.

• Women's Field Hockey v·s.Alvernia College, 1 p.m.

• Cross-Country

Belmont Classic, TBA

• Family Weekend

Sunday, Oct. 5

• Women's Tennis vs. Wesley College, 1 p.m.

• Cabrini College Kite Festival, 1 to 4 p.m., Upper Field

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

Monday, Oct. 6

•Yorn Kippur

Tuesday, Oct. 7

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

• Women's Tennis vs. Albright College, 4 p.m.

• Women's Soccer vs. Baptist Bible College, 4p.m.

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

Wednesday, Oct. 8

• Women's Field Hockey at Delaware Valley College, 4 p.m.

• Men's Soccer at King's College, 4 p.m.

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• Women Soccer vs. Baptist Bible College, 4p.m.

• Women's Tennis vs. Albright College, 4 p.m.

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

CAMPBELL STAFF WRITER MCC724@CABRINI.EDU

head coach, Doug Meder