Oct. 23, 2003 issue 08 Loquitur

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"Cleanliness? HA! The tables are a mess. It's pathetic," Jeff Foley, a sophomore business administration major, said. "I don't think that it is very clean, there is always food everywhere," junior elementary/special education major Maggie Cassidy said.

"I notice that a lot of times I'll have chicken for lunch and then I go

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major Mary Adam said.

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ing hall. But, before making another remark, "get the facts," Mike Antolini, the general manger of the Cabrini Dining Service, said.

Antolini began at Cabrini in May of 2003 when Sodexho became Cabrini's primary food service. However, Sodexho thought it was a good idea not to integrate WOOD into Sodexho until this year, as WOOD begins to phase out. "We'd like to be called Cabrini Dining Service," Antolini said.

Cabrini Dining Service has 40 workers for about 800 students. Approximately 20 employees work in the cafeteria.

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KELLY FlNLAN NEWS EDITOR

KAF722@CABRINI.EDU

An overflowing trash dwnpster sits at the bottom of the stairs in Woodcrest. Flies hover aimlessly above the can and the overwhelming stench of the decaying garbage gags passers-by.

"They [housekeeping] only take off the top layer so they don't overflow," Brenda Moscatell, a freshman English/communications major, said. Moscatell is concerned that the heating system will filter the smell throughout the building when it is turned on.

The sanitation and general cleanliness of the dormitories and houses on campus is a major

concern of residents. Bathrooms, kitchens and common areas are left unkempt.

"Perception has a lot to do with it as well," Howard Holden, the director of facilities, said. Holden went on to say that students generally see the bathrooms in the morning, but they are not cleaned until the afternoon. Thus, they see them when they are the dirtiest.

"Housekeeping is really good, but the residents are kinda dirty," Jen Scapellati, a sophomore English and secondary education major, said. Scapeletti complained that the floors in her bathroom in New Residence Hall are always wet and slippery.

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Cleanlinessof college should be top priority of all

The scene has been played over again hundreds of times this semester-a sleepy student walks into their bathroom with full intentions on taking a shower, but they can't-the area surrounding is too disgusting. Hair clogs the drain, mud is all over the floor and soap scum is everywhere. But who is to blame for the situation at hand-lazy students or careless housekeeping?

The debate on the sanitation of the dormitories has been escalating in the last few weeks. Students have been complaining that the Arthur Jackson company has not been doing its job correctly. Arthur Jackson employees say the students are disrespectful and the mess is too great and too foul for any person to clean up.

Both sides to the debate have valid points. No student should have get down on their hands and knees and scrub their house bathroom with bleach because it hadn't been

cleaned in weeks, like one House 5 girl had to. On the other hand, no human being should have to arrive at work on Friday morning to be greeted by vomit from the night before and then be expected to clean it up.

Another problem that comes with sanitation is the cleanliness of the dorms during admissions doors. The sloppiness of the campus is sometimes enough to turn a prospective student away. A weekly sweep of the dorms should be done by inspectors or Howard holden, director of facilities, to keep the dorms looking top-notch for the admissions tours.

Inspections are supposed to be done every week in every building on campus to make sure the cleanliness is up-to-par. Whether the people who do the weekly sweeps are supervisors or employees, no one seems to have an answer, because these supervisions are rarely seen.

The debate on cleanliness will never be solved unless there is a mediator between the two sides. The mediators should be the Area Coordinators of the students and the supervisors of the cleaning staff. The- students who have a problem with the cleanliness of their area should report it to their AC, who should then go to Arthur Jackson and tell them the problem. The housekeeping staff or the inspectors should report their problems to their supervisors, who should then bring up the issue to the area coordinator.

The arguments so far are falling on deaf ears, and nothing is coming out of it. If the appropriate mediators step up and take action, then the sanitation problem may ease up. No one should have to live in filth, and no one should have to clean it up-something needs to be done.

As a new class day starts at Cabrini and the Widener lot becomes filled with cars, it seems likely that the reason so many students spend over $18,000 a year to attend classes is to one day hold a successful job.

Although this is true for students across the country, recent problems with the economy have left many jobless and scared.

"The fact of the matter is, our country has to generate more jobs." Nancy Hutchison, director of Cooperate and Education services, said. "There are jobs out there, but fewer opportunities then there were five years ago."

When asked which fields are having the most placements, Hutchison said, "Jobs with computers are thriving because of our demand for technology.

According to Hutchison. education and science are flourishing, and business is as open now as it has been in years.

Which majors at Cabrini are good choices? "Cabrini students who major in accounting always seem to do well." Hutchison said.

Another successful career choice would be working for the government.

"Within the next five years, the federal government will be retiring and desperately trying to let students in. There are tremendous opportunities there," Hutchison said.

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At Cabrini, there are several things one can do to better prepare for an opportunity and placement for a job. Hutchison said, "Do things that will make you stand out. Take advantages of internships. Start networking to better enhance your skills."

There are several job fairs taking place this year which is a good idea for those still unsure of their future plans. Hutchison said,"Take advantage of these fairs."

One happening later this month is the Delaware Regional Job fair. "It is an all day event, free of charge, and a great way to start making contacts."

Hutchinson said.

On Wednesday, Nov. 5, Rosemont College will be hosting the annual Intercollegiate

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Fair. Cabrini will be the host next year.

One exciting job fair will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City. Hutchison said, "This will be an exciting event with many people to talk to from all three neighboring states."

Even with the recent problems with the economy, Hutchison said students need not be too worried. "In 2002 all our students did very well, with 92 percent employed full time and/or grad school."

According to Hutchison, students should research a company. Hutchison said it is never too early to start looking at internships or sources.

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College rank has little affect on choice

ALAINA ROBINSON STAFF WRITER ACR723@CABRINI.EDU

The rank of a college has little to no significance to the average perspective student. In fact, very few students are concerned with ranking they find information on activities, academics and clubs more interesting.

Jt is the students' parents who are more concerned with college's overall standings, according to the U.S. News World Report.

The U.S. News World Report rank committee uses seven criteria to categorize all the colleges and universities in the nation:

Peer assistance, retention, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources, graduation rate and alumni participation.

Cabrini falls into tier 3, which isn't the highest tier, but it makes up for this with a well-rounded approach to recruitment, according to Vicki Maumus.

The college has a 75 percent retention rate and a 62 percent graduation rate.

Admissions focuses on small class size, a strong liberal arts education core, community service, the new science building, small teacher-student ratio, student-professors relations, coop/career services and GPA and SAT scores. Cabrini prefers the well-rounded student who is involved in community service and school activities in high school.

Maumus, who works in the Admissions office to help recruit the students, and who provided this reporter with the above information, also included information on the John Templeton Foundation.

The committee then separates the schools into tiers depending on how well the school performed in these categories. Cabrini is on the foundation's

The new Science Education and Technology building is a big draw for perpsective students.

Honor Roll for CharacterBuilding colleges, which is a prestigious honor given to only six percent of four-year institu-

Mailman has found niche

Tim Serbin had his family in mind when he took the job as mailroom supervisor. The decision was an easy one.

SHAWN RICE STAFF WRITER SMR723@CABRINI.EDU

Wearing a light-blue jacket with his first name stitched on it, Tim Serbin runs the mailroom as its' manager. The decision to work at Cabrini in its mailroom was an easy one because it gave Serbin the opportunity to work better hours.

Serbin's previous job did not give him the opportunity to see his family since he worked the late shift hours. Working at Cabrini's mailroom for his third year now, Serbin is sure he made

the right choice to switch jobs.

Serbin enjoys the environment of Cabrini but is frustrated when students are irresponsible in the retrieval of their mail. A mailbox that is filled and has not been opened from the beginning of the year is a pet peeve of Serbin.

In a job where the mail keeps coming, it can be understood why it is irritating to find mailboxes filled to the brink.

Serbin is a man who wants to get the job done well and efficiently so he can make his way home. Although Serbin is an easy-going guy, he does expect his employees to leave the

shenanigans behind so they can get to work.

Serbin routinely picks up the mail for Cabrini students from the post office. He is quick to point out that the post office jokes, "you again."

Just as any other job, Serbin experiences his ups and downs in the mailroom. Serbin believes he has found a great job with good hours.

Serbin is preparing his daughter, a junior in high school, for her SATs. He now can see his family for more than a few minutes during the week because of his job in the mailroom.

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Soldiersoverseasface culturaldifferences

JOHN M. HOLLOWAY STAFF WRITER JMH725@CABRINI.EDU

The nightly news shows pictures of the easily observable challenges faced by American soldiers based in the Middle East, vicious attacks on daily brigades, and terrorist attacks on military bases.

But soldiers also face difficult challenges based on cultural challenges, according to an interview conducted by email with a Cabrini graduate. Different standards are given out weekly on how the military branches should act towards the homeland and their religion given which country they are stationed in.

"We need to understand and respect the Muslim culture which I agree with; it is their country," Rick Cruz, a Cabrini alumnus currently enrolled with the U.S. Coast Guard stationed in Bahrain, said. "However, it's not okay for one of them to try and sell me a picture of the twin tow-

ers on fire with Osama Bin Laden's face hidden in the sky! We respect them, they should respect us."

Are the soldiers supposed to put aside their ethics while they fight overseas?

Cruz said that with all of the rules and regulations they have to follow, it is beginning to infringe on his personal morals and beliefs.

In a recent email Cruz sent, he included a list of rules he and his fellow officers have to follow during the Muslim holiday, Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim year, which is entirely devoted to "meditation and spiritual purification through self discipline."

Ramadan lasts one month this year starting on sunday, Oct. 26 and ending Monday, Nov. 24. Muslims fast during sunlight, which includes drinking water and eating bread. Soldiers do not have to fast. However they are expected observe the laws of Ramadan in public places such as

buses and streets. If a nonMuslim does not follow these guidelines legal procedures will follow.

Coming from the U.S., it may be hard to observe religious law the same as government law. We have freedom of religion. In the Middle East, when a non-Muslim does not follow the religious law of Ramadan, Cruz's said, "Sµch an act is also considered an infringement ==~= of the sanctity of the Mus 1 i m observance of this sacred period. A ...._..~ violation of these sanctions by a Non-Muslim may result in a fine, or if the offense is particularly gross, confinement."

"We are not allowed to protest," Cruz said. With this it does not matter what the soldiers feel towards the la\l's. They have to live with it until they come back home.

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Events promote dry fun

JOHN M. HOLLOWAY STAFF WRITER JMil725@CABRINI.EDU

Cabrini College, along with the nation, supports alcohol awareness week. Over 1,000 colleges and universities are observing this initiative sponsored by the Inter-Association Task Force on Alcohol and Other Substance Abuse Issues.

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Cabrini has three chefs aside from Head Chef Rodney Stocket. "You're looking for somebody who may have gone to the restaurant school, may have taken culinary courses, or sometimes that doesn't matter if you've got somebody who grew up in the industry," Antolini said.

The only people involved in the food preparation process are the cooks themselves. Antolini said, "The chef will do an inventory by i<)okingat what they have and deciding how far that will go and then you want to supplement that for the next couple of days."

Antolini said that an order is placed with Sysco, a company that provides Cabrini Dining Service with the bulk of the products. Meats and frozen meats are delivered Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Produce and bread is delivered daily. Milk is deliv-

ered every other day. Dry goods and frozen dry goods are delivered on a need basis.

When food is received it is taken by a receiver and put on a shelf, put in the refrigerator, freezer or in the store room. The cook who is responsible.

Antolini said, "It is their responsibility to take them out, put them away and if they can't be used, to throw them out."

The dependency of electricity and refrigeration on a normal operation day is imperative.

Antolini said that food temperatures are maintained very well.

"Your deli bar and salad bar has plastic containers and that is a very decent conductor so that will keep [the food] very cold,"

Antolini said.

During each meal period the workers refill the meats, cheeses and produce as well as replenish the dishes. If leftover food remains and it not used within 24

hours it is thrown out.

"The workers usually do a good job of keeping the actual food area clean," Foley said.

The problem comes in when appliances such as the dishwasher go down. The dining service has already experienced one incident this year when it was not able to be fixed for two days and the dining service had to resort to plastic ware.

Antolini admits that he dislikes having to resort to plastic as much as the students dislike eating from it. "It costs more money to use plastic. You lose productivity because you use plastic," Antolini said.

As far as clean-up, housekeeping does the floors. "Our employees clean up after the students," Antolini said.

"I think, for the most part, the employees do a great job of keeping it clean," Adam said.

Antolini questions the stu-

dents' responsibilities. "How do you get students to take up their responsibilities, how much food they put on a plate and how much they throw out? There's a waste issue from the consumption," Antolini said.

"My issues are minor in that I would like to see a little more responsibility on the students' to take up their plates, dump their trays. It just makes things easier for the dining services," Antolini said.

Not all students have a negative outlook on the dining services. Junior Megan Beauduy, an education major thinks that the food is much better then in years past. "They are doing their best to try and accommodate everyone's requests," -Beauduy said. Adam also sees some positive changes. "They've improved the variety at lunch time a little bit compared to last year," she said.

Students fail to do 'laundry process'

ALYSSA SCHOENLEBER STAFF WRITER AMS725@CABRINI.EDU

Free laundry facilities. Leaky hoses. Missing clothes.

"The water on the floor was disgusting. I'm glad they fixed it," freshman Michele E. Lester said.

There seems to be many mixed emotions about the laundry facilities located in the dorms and houses, which are provided by Cabrini College. Most rooms are equipped with at least two washers and two dryers. No need to drag a bag full of dirty clothes home, doing laundry; at Cabrini is free.

Junior Kristen Getka, a resident assistant in Xavier Hall, said, "It's great that they are free, but no one is considerate. Posting signs doesn't work; people still move other people's clothes."

Despite the no-charge service, students have a few issues concerning the sanitation of the facility. While leaky hoses and water

"The mission of the task force is to inspire students to review their lifestyles and make informed healthy decisions regarding substances," according to the Office of Student Activities at Cabrini.

Students all over the country deal with drinking related problems yearly. Each campus that participates gears the week-long event to the size and needs of that particular school. Cabrini is taking part by offering events throughout the week.

Enjoy mind-reading and magic Friday night at 8 p.m. by the Psychic Madman and his sidekick Ethan in Grace Hall. This is an event held to help show there is more to life than just drinking according to resident assistant Ryan Norris. Norris also added how much of a success the mind-reading duo was over this past summer's orientation.

Midnight Madness is Saturday night. Come celebrate school spmt (and healthy lifestyles) with Laser tag, free food, and prizes. The amazing "Human Refrigerator" will be eating light bulbs and other living and inanimate objects. The PEER educators will be around the whole evening handing out pamphlets on alcohol and drugrelated issues.

Unwinding on Sunday, church-goers can seek peace by attending mass at the Brockmann Chapel of St. Joseph at 7 p.m. This service will be sponsored by Campus Ministry.

Jazzman's Cafe promoted the task force by offering two hour drug awareness tables including a personal assessment and valuable information on Tuesday October 21. Similar sessions were held in the dining hall Wednesday,October 22.

Students joined together Wednesday night to watch "When a Man Loves a Woman."

This movie focused on alcoholism striking a wife and effecting her marriage and life. The PEER educators sponsored this event.

Students can learn to be a little more responsible with the alcohol awareness week, according to senior Marian Gibfried. "At least some of the students will be a little less nai've when it comes to serious substance abuse issues in the future," Gibfried said.

Carelessly dribbled gravy drips down the ledge of the Hometown station in the cafeteria.

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Cleanliness of residence halls a concern of students, staff

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There are schedules which housekeeping is supposed to follow, according to Holden. Light cleaning, like taking out the trash and cleaning the bathrooms, is supposed to be done every day. Larger cleaning jobs are done on a weekly basis, and large jobs, like cleaning the rugs, is done monthly.

Holden meets with the housekeeping once a week and Arthur Jackson, the contracted cleaning service company, once a month-to discuss the status of the facilities, and housekeeping inspects the buildings weekly to make sure adequate facilitoes are being kept.

Aging houses and care-

less residents add to the mess.

The ceiling of room 14, in the basement of House Seven, flooded when the bathroom upstairs clogged on Sunday, Oct. 12.

"I woke up to hear dripping water," Lindsey Mirigliani, a senior early childhood development and elementary education • major, said. "It wasn't like drip, drip. It was pouring." Mirigliani caught the dirty toilet water in a trashcan until a Public Safety Officer, a facilities technician and a plumber arrived.

Facilities is usually there "within the day," according to Holden.

She and her roommates scheduled a time with housekeeping to clean the carpets, as well.

re uce. troops overseas

KELLY FINLA,'i NEWS EDITOR KAF722@CABRINI. EDU

Senior army officers have announced that they plan to drastically cut back the number of American troops overseas in 2004. There are currently 130,000 troops in Iraq. This number will b.e cut to less than 100,000 by the summer and to less than 50,000 by "mid-2005," according to the Washington Post.

Housekeeping missed their appointment twice, according to Mirigliani. They had to deal with the smell for three days.

"Our ceiling is still stained," Lauren Cannon, a senior education major and resident of room 14, said. "Our room is an accident waiting to happen."

"It's not just a question of housekeeping. It's not just a question of facilities. It's a question of thinking of fellow students. They expect to find a clean bathroom as much as [other students] do," Holden said. "It's an ongoing effort."

"It's not the best, but for colll:_geit's not bad," Cohr said.

...------~ Agency to assume some control of Iraqi An agency, run by the World Bank and the United Nations and independent from the United States, was formed to delegate funding for Iraqi reconstruction. The change will be announced at ._______ __, the donor convention in Madrid, Spain later this month. The agency was a result of pressure from potential donors and their distaste for the U.S.'soccupation. according to the New York Times.

Mother Teresa beatified

Mother Theresa of Calcutta was beatified as an "icon of the good Samaritan" on Sunday, Oct. 19, by Pope John Paul, IL He declared her ~to 300,000 of people. according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Mayor's records subpoenaed

Mayor John Street's financial records, as well as the records of his wife and oldest son, have been subpoenaed in the investigation of potentially racially motivated city contracts, according to the Washington Post. Street is currently running for reelection.

Pope celebrated 25th Anniversary

Pope John Paul, II, celebrated his 25th anniversary as the head of the Catholic Church on Friday, Oct. 17. More than 50,000 people packed St Peter's Square to / I hear the anniversary mass from the first 1...--~"""""'--4.,:..:::•w non-Italian Pope in more than 450 years, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Bush seeks Iraqi supprt in Philippines

In an attempt to increase United States support in the war against terrorism, President Bush sent a message to the Philippino government saying that staying out of the war is comparable to supporting terrorism itself, on Oct. 18. More than 30,000 demonstrators protested outside the venue, in Manila, Thailand, causing the need for increased security, according to the Washington Post.

Grenade kills two in Iraq

Two U.S. soldiers were killed in an ambush on Saturday night, Oct. 18, the victims-of a rocket-propelled grenade outside K.irkuk, Iraq. Other attackers struck an American ammunition truck outside Falluja. Iraq on the same morning. There is no word yet on casualties, according to the New YorkTimes. An "improvised" explosive killed an American soldier and wounded five others on patrol in Falluja on Monday, Oct. 20, the Times reported.

Bush refuses non-aggression pact with North Korea

President Bush refused a formal non-aggression pact with North Korea on Sunday, Oct 19. He is, however, looking to make a deal with the North Korean government that would grant the country security if it were willing to resume negotiations concerning nuclear capabilities, according to the New York Times.

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Whator who is behind the mask?

CHRISTINA WILLIAMS STAFF WRJTER CMW722@CABRJNI.EDU

With Halloween only being a little over two weeks away students are searching for their Halloween costumes. The question of what to wear for Halloween is coming to an end as Halloween gets closer and closer. Student will have to narrow down their costume choices soon to one great costume.

For those who do not have a Halloween costume picked out, no need to fear the Halloween Costume Shoppe is the answer. They have just about any basic costume needed for Halloween. Whether it is a costume needed for a party or just to dress up for one day at school the Halloween Costume Shoppe has what it is students are looking for.

The Halloween Costume Shoppe is located on Lancaster Ave and is waiting for prospective costume buyers. The store has all types of costumes for different people.

There are the basic costumes such as doctor scrubs, gypsy and fairy costumes, princess dresses, several different witch costumes, and vampire costumes. There are even different costumes for different decades. For example, there are costumes for those who want to be roller-skating waitresses, go-go dancers, hippies and '80s rock stars.

The store carries costumes not just for teens and adults but there are also costumes for babies and toddlers. For babies the store has pumpkins and pig costumes. For toddlers there are different types of Disney costumes. The store supplies Snow White for girls and Woody from Toy Story for boys.

Along with the costumes the store sells other accessories needed to make a costume com lete. The store rovides

make up to paint faces with fake blood and scars for those who are really creative. There are hair extensions, wigs, and fake teeth for costumes that need an extra flare or added touch. There are also some scary masks including masks of Michael Myers from "Halloween" and hockey masks for those impersonating Jason from "Friday the 13th."

Interestingly, the store also sells masquerade masks in case someone needs a mask for a masquerade ball or party. The masks are elaborately made with colored feathers and sequins.

There is a wide price range for all of these great items. A majority of the baby costumes are $22.99. The toddler costumes are either $27.99 or $29.99. The adult costumes are the most expensive at either $29.99 or p9.99.

MICHAEL A. SITIRJCHE STAFF WRITER MA.S723@CABRINI.EDU

'Tis the season to be scared. During this time, Hollywood tries to market its scary movies

"I love them," junior Gina Piro said. "Scary movies can keep you on your toes." Junior Melissa Natividad said, "I love scary movies because they keep you in suspense , You know something is going to happen but you just don't know when. The killer can just pop out of no where at any given time in the movie."

Are the movies of today scary or cheesy compared to the scary movies of the old days?

Reyna Calel, a junior sociology major, said, "The movies now a day aren't scary; I like the old scary movies like Freddy and child's play." Meanwhile, freshman Marysia Daly, an elementary education major, said, "The new scary movies are scarier than the old ones; the Freddy movies are great but the new Freddy vs. Jason was just really scary."

Some of the more modern scary movies like "The Ring," and the upcoming remake of "The Texas Chainsaw

Massacre," have scared audiences out of their pants. The old scary movies of the past like "Pet Cemetery", "The Exorcist", "Dolls", "and The Shining," are some of the old movies that people consider the scariest movies of all time.

Angelfire.com gives itsopinion on the top IO scariest movies along with some honorable mentions. 1. John Carpenter's The Thing 2. Evil Dead Trilogy 3. Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Living Dead, Day of the Living Dead 4. Dead Alive 5.

Hellraiser 6.

7. Reanimator 8. Halloween 9. The Exocist I 0. Pet Cemetery, and angelfire's honorable mention goes to "Zombie," "Friday the 13th part VI," "The Howling," "Phantasm," "Cemerary Man," and "The Dead Next Door."

So for all you scary movie lovers out there who think that Halloween is the best time of the year, test your lung screaming ability and curl up with one of these movies. Don't forget to leave the lights on as you watch just in case.

Prepareto be shocked

October 23 - 31, 2003

Shocktoberfest will no doubt be another week of shockingly fantastic CAP Board events at I

• Cabrini College. Celebrating the spookiest month of the year· is fitting for one of the top IO most haunted colleges.

Shocktoberfest will be held in Grace Hall Atrium containing a jam-packed week of events beginning with "The World's greatest mind readers" (Powers of the Paranormal - Fox TV) on Thursday, Oct. 23, "The Mind Benders" Jim Karol and Ethan Bauer on Friday, Oct. 24, "The Regurgitator" Stevie Starr being held - in the Cabrini's Dixon Center on Saturday, Oct. 25, "The Comedy Hypnotist" Dale

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K on Monday, Oct. 27, "American Sideshow Act" Todd Robbins on Tuesday, Oct. 28, "Death by Chocolate" Murder Mystery Dinner on Friday, Oct. 29, and ending with the college's annual Haunted Trail on the weekend ofO13ctober~Oand 31.

This year's Haunted Trail is being held from 9pmalam on October 30 and 31. The trail begins in the Grace Hall Atrium with ticket sales. Admission prices are $1 for kids and $3 for adults. Cabrini students get in free with their ID. This year there will be a new "Scare Free Zone" for kiddies who do not want to attend the trail. Halloween-themed movies

(scare-free, of course) will be shown and fun activities for kids of all ages will be provided by many campus organizations. The Campus Activities and Programming (CAP) Board, which is the primary student programming .board at Cabrini College, has already had an profuse amount of extraordinary events on the campus, and Shocktoberfest will be no different. The board is about start a tradition that will last longer than the legacy of Xavier's ghost.

For more information, please contact CAP Board Ash Lensmyer at 610-902-8454. or arl722@cabrini.edu. Jamaica,Cancun,Acapulco,

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Junior Lauren Cull browses through The Halloween Costume Shoppe looking for the perfect Halloween costume.

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The Halloween Shoppe boasts a variety of costumes ranging from Disney costumes to famous scary movie characters.A majority of the baby costumes are $22.99. The toddler costumes are either $27.99 or $29.99. The adult costumes are the most expensive at either $29.99 or $39.99.

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Main Line nightlife

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The Wild Onion is one of the hot spots Cabrini students go to when they want to have a fun time. Great music, food and drink specials are all a college student is looking for and this place has all of that and more. Krista Stella, a senior psychology major, not only enjoys going there with her friends, she is also been an employee there for almost a year.

"It is a great environment for students who are looking to have a good time. We have some of the best bartenders, which helps make the bar a better place to work at. If you go to The Wild Onion ask for Scott the bartender and he will hook you up," Stella said.

According to Wild Onion manager Roman Paik, there are many students from both Villanova and Cabrini who attend the bar frequently. "It seems as though Thursday nights are Cabrini nights and Friday nights are Villanova nights," Paik said.

The Wild Onion has specials every night of the week.

Monday kicks off the week with "Mug Night," which allows a person to buy a 20 ouce mug for $3 and to refill it as many times as they desire for only $2. This deal does not include imported beers. Tuesday nights at The Wild Onion, consist of Trivia Night and Quizzo. From 8-11 p.m., they offer nachos for three cents and $1 tacos. From 10-12 p.m., frozen drinks, margaritas, and Corona's can be purchased for $2 each. Burger specials are

CD prices to drop after RIAA lawsuits

all day Wednesday's and this deal includes a burger, french fries and a domestic beer for $5.

DJ Voodoo bumps the jams on Thursday nights while $4 pitchers are offered. Quesidillas can be purchased with a two for one deal between 8-11 p.m. Fridays feature DJ Mo- Rock, while selling two for one wings. Domestic and well drinks are·$2 each. The special on Saturday night is good for all the wing lovers. The special is $8.99 for an order of wings and a pitcher of Bud Light. $2 draft beers are also offered.

During the football season, The Wild Onion has every football game in the country available for customer viewing. On Sundays, they also offer $3 breakfast sandwiches between 12-3 p.m. Bud Light pints for $1.50 and 25 cent wings are sold all day, while $5 pitchers are offered at night from 10-12 p.m.

Brownies is another popular bar visited by many Cabrini students. Junior Robbie Cain enjoys going there on Wednesday nights along with classmate Rory Friel. Brownies features 50 cent draft beer and well drinks along with sink or swim until midnight.

"Brownies is a good place to go and listen to some good bands and just chill out with some friends. There is usually a bunch of Cabrini heads there," Cain said.

Brownies is located in Ardmore and is about 10-15 minutes away. According to Friel the beer is not the only reason he attends Brownies. "They have the best looking girls bartending at Brownies and it makes going there a little more fun than other bars," Friel said.

Maloney's bar located in Bryn Mawr just off Lancaster Avenue has specials that include 75 cent Natural Light cans and well drinks on Monday nights.

For entertainment, DJ Brian plays and Cabrini students have become quite fond of him.

According to Tom Schneiders, Ma]oney's in the place to be. "It is a great spot to hang out and it happens to be the only bar that I know of that you can bring a beer bong to," Schneiders said

STARR MCGUINN STAFF WRITER SM725@CABRINI.EDU

Since the Recording Industry Association of America started cracking down on music downloaders, students are able to buy their favorite music for affordable prices. No longer will the average college student spend their last $20 on a CD. Now they can buy a CD for $12 at the mall and have enough to grab a bite to eat.

Since Wednesday, Oct. 1, the price of music CDs has dropped tremendously. Apparently, record labels such as The Universal Music Group decided to reduce the cost of their artists' CDs to keep the consumers intere&ted in buying CDs. With the recording industry being all about competition, other record labels had no choice but to follow.

The Universal Music Group is responsible for popular artists such as Ludacris, LL Cool J, Sublime, and many others. Ludacris' latest CD, "Chicken and Beer," was just releasedon Wednesday, Oct. 8, and the CD ranges from $ 12.99 to $14.99 at the highest. Sam Goody and Tower Records has this particular new release on sale along with Clay Aiken's "Measure of

a Man," Mariah Carey's "The Remixes," which used to be uncommon for record stores only months ago. Before, music fans would have to wait a week or two until the CD went on sale to actually buy the CD for a reduced price.

For some students, prices are not the only factor that matters when b~ying a CD. Sophomore Joseph tvfackie ordinarily gets his music from FYE or Tower Records: "They usually have a wide variety and the customer service is usually good," Mackie said.

Students set lo direct

CECELIA FRANCISCO STAFF WRITER CAF722@CABRINI.EDU

Families at this year's Family Weekend were privy to a few select scenes from this semester's main theatrical presentation, "The Apple Tree."

"The Apple Tree is a 30-40 minute-long, one-act musical about Adam and Eve," sophomore Chris Friel, a religious studies major and set designer for "The Apple Tree," said. "Neil Neuman is directing it, but the other three pieces are student directed."

"The Apple Tree," is a musical play based on Mark Twain's book, "Diary of Adam and Eve."

Junior Lauren Mineo, an elemenetary education major, is playing Eve. Mineo has previously starred as the lead in "Two Gentlemen of Verona," which was Cabrini's spring musical in 200 I.

"This cast is a very small cast consisting of only three characters, Adam, Eve, and the snake. Something different about this play is that there are no duets in this play. We haven't even rehearsed together yet," Mineo said.

Playing opposite Mineo, as the male lead in "The Apple Tree," is junior John Holloway, an English/communications major. Holloway previously starred as one of the male leads

in "Two Gentlemen of Verona," and has had starring roles in "Boy Gets Girl" in the fall of 2002 and in last year's spring comedy "Cinderella Waltz."

Along with "The Apple Tree," two Cabrini theatre students will be testing out their directing skills this November.

Junior Marian Gibried and Holloway will be using the skills they learned in a directing class last semester. Senior English/communications major Brian Fry was to have directed "The Apple Tree," originally, but is currently studying abroad in Manchester, England.

"Marian's piece is about 30 minutes long and is an avantgarde piece." Friel said.

Halloway is directing two of the one-act plays. Each of his is approximately 10 minutes long.

Pieces of the set for "The Apple Tree," were donated from People's Light and Theatre Company, and are from a recent "Red Riding Hood" play.

"We received them and refurnished them for our theatre." Friel said.

The plays will run Friday, Nov. 14 through Sunday, Nov. 16 and Thursday, Nov. 20 through Saturday, Nov. 22 Admission for Cabrini students will be $5 and for other attendees the price is $10.

For more information about People's Light and Theatre Company, visit http://peopleslight.org.

HEATHER OilAuA/PHOTO EDITOR

The Wild Onion is a popular Thursday night hangout for Cabrini students. With specials every day of the week, the Wild Onion is a hot spot for students looking to unwind.

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JACLYN FREESE EDITOR IN CHIEF JMF722@CABRINT.EDU

Yogurt lids, wine bottles, baked goods, beer and soda tabs and jewelry. What do these very different items have in common? They are being bought or collected to help for a good cause.

Breastcancer

October is National Breast Cancer awareness month. There are many different things college students can do to help promote awareness breast cancer.

Pink is the universal breast cancer awareness color. Men can buy their sweetie pink jewelry from generousgems.com, which has an array of pins, bracelets, charms a nd necklaces in pink to promote breast cancer awareness.

Women can support the make-up company Avon and their crusade for breast cancer research. Every year, Avon sells limited edition items for breastcancer support. Last year, Avon sold special edition pens with large pink ribbons engraved on them. The proceeds go to various breast cancer charities and organizations.

For the health nut and calcium craver, Yoplait yogurt company gives a portion of their proceeds to breast cancer research for every one of the lids from the yogurt container mailed to them.

The sophisticated, 21-year-old student can purchase a bottle of Sutter Home white wine. A portion of the proceeds goes to breast cancer research. The wine is available at all area liquor stores.

AIDS

Every year, Cabrini participates in the AIDS walk held in Philadelphia. A group of Cabrini students go every year to walk for the cause. They raise money usually selling baked goods or other useful items. Danelle Kressirer, a junior marketing major, has been a manager for the walk in the past, along with her roommate, junior elementary education major Liz Ritter.

"The walk was neat," Kressirer said. "We met up with students from all different schools when we got there and then we walked the eight miles together."

This year, members of the Ethnic Student Alliance participated in the AIDS walk, which took place on Sunday, Oct. 19.

Tabcollection

Walking around campus, one has probably seen the large amounts of soda or beer can tabs collected in massive quantities. The tabs are used to help support the Ronald McDonald House, which houses families of children that are ill and in the hospital.

Assistant director of admissions, Danielle Avicoli-Clemmer, and her college success class jump-started the aluminum tab campaign in order to help make a difference.

Freshman criminal justice major Meredith Pia is in AvicoliClemmer's college success class and loves collecting the tabs.

"I had a bunch of my roommates collect the tabs;• Pia said. "it is really nice to give back."

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JANAFAGOTTt MANAOINOEDITOR .JAF722@cABIUNI.EJ.)U

I thinkthat ourgeneration is educated aboutAIDS, but we take things for grantedand things go in one ear and out the other becauseeveryonethinks it can't happen to them, sophomoreMtke Egan, a businessadministrationmajor. said. But, how much informationabout the AcqwredImmune Def'1eiencySyndrome, AIDS, is out there? How much time does the average college student take to think about the possibility of being infected with the Human ImmunodeficiencyVirus or HIV, which may lead to developingAIDS?

SophomoreMaureenCooper,an elementaryeducation and specialeducationmajor.laid, "The most I was educatedon the subject -wasduring my junior year of high school:' Junior RichardDeMatteo,a psychology ~. said, I thinkafterjunior high. or high school,or grade school,whateverkids Sotthrough.it stops maybe

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"A Cabrini student who cares." This is how Christa Angeloni describes herself and the other peer educators of Cabrini.

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One of last year's events sponsored by peer educators was alcohol awareness week. Many remember the disturbing image of a totaled vehicle sitting on the lawn of Founder's Hall. Peer Educators creatively and effectively found a way to say don't drink and drive without saying much at all.

Peer Educators is made up of students who dedicate themselves to helping other students. This service group aims to educate students against the misuse of drugs and alcohol. The group promotes ways for s~dents to lead a healthier life style. of alcohol.

They will be sponsoring the movie "When A Man Loves A Women" on Wednesday, Oct. 22, to educate students on the effects

Also, who could forget the widely popular "Toilet Talk."? Once again the creative juices were flowing when Peer Educators decided where to distribute information.

"Toilet Talk" contained the do 's and don 'ts of how to be a healthy person. And who could ask for a more convenient location?

These is just one way in which the Peer Educators communicate with the campus community.

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months before your immune system respends. During this time, you won't t.estpositive for HIV, but you can infect other people," according to www.aids.org.

Cooper said, Sexual intercourse isn't the only way to contract a disease but choosing to sustain from it will Jessen the risk." According to the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the World HealthOrganization(WHO),38.6 millionpeople betweentheages of 15through49 werelivingwithHIV at theendof 2002. Five millionpeoplebecameinfected thatyearand,of them,3 .1 minion deaths form HIV/AIDSoccurred.

DeMatteosaid,"It'souttherejust likeanyothervirus or disease. It'sscary,I mean, that'stheobviouspart. I justthinkpeopleneedto be careful.andnotbe stupid. Thereareproductsout thereto helpavoidcontracting AIDSandotherSTD'sbutin theendyou stillknow is alwaysa chance."

Peer Educators have already put in a lot of hours at the Rooyman's Center researching upcoming events. Blood drives and cancer walks have already undergone planning. Students can also look forward to information on healthy ways to relieve stress. Many of the Peers have a stong committmet to the cause of having a healthier campus community.

On Thursday, Oct. 16, Peers held a depression screening, which was located in the caf during the lunch hours. Students were able to get talkto a counslor or pick up information on depression for either themself or to spot depression in a friend.

There first blood drive will be held on Monday, Nov.3. They encourage all to come out and give blood to save another's life. The blood drive will be in the Grace Hall Atruim from I la.m. to 4 p.m. Sign up with a Peer Educator or sign up through the web: http://givesblood.org/sponor. The goal is to have 80 pints of blood by the end of the drive.

Another event the Peer Educators will be sponsoring is the Great Anterican Smoke Out. This will hopefully deter many smokers from picking out a cigarette on that day. Again, they want to make the campus aware of the consquences and results from their actions.

"Our main goal is really just to educate and be there for the students," Angeloni said.

Interested in becoming a Peer Educator? Fill out an application by visiting one.cabrini.edu and clicking on the groups icon.

ista Angeloni meet with their adviser, Chris Heistand (center) to discuss their plans for alcohol awareness week.

JACLYNFREESE/ EDITOR1'1 CHIEf

JESSICA MARRELLA STAFF WRITER JRM722@CABRINI.EDU

Do you think the • • • samtat1on 1n your dormitory is up-to-par?

We don't go out of our way to make a problem for housekeeping, but the conditions are horrible.

Tom Schneiders, junior House 6

AlcofiolAwarenessWeek

Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) submitted the following poem for Alcohol Awareness Week

I went to a party Mom, I remembered what you said, You told me not to drink, Mom, so I drank soda instead.

I really felt proud inside, Mom, the way you said J would.

I didn't drink and drive, Mom, even though the others said I should.

I know I did the right thing, Mom, I know you are always right. Now the party is finally ending, Mom, as everyone is driving out of sight.

As I got into my car. Mom, I knew I'd get home in one piece. Because of the way you raised me, so responsible and sweet.

I started to drive away, Mom, but as I pulled out into the road, The other car didn't see me, Mom, and hit me like a load.

As I lay there on the pavement, Mom, I hear the policeman say, The other guy is drunk, Mom, and now I'm the one who will pay.

I'm lying here dying, Mom, I wish you'd get here soon.

How could this happen to me, Mom? My life just burst like a balloon. There is blood all around me, Mom, and most of it is mine.

I hear the medic say, Mom, I'll die in a short time.

Tjust wanted to tell you, Mom, I swear I didn't drink. It was the others, Mom. The others didn't think. He was probably at the same party as I.

The only difference is, he drank and I will die.

Why do people drink, Mom? It can ruin your whole life.

l'm feeling sharp pains now. Pains just like a knife.

The guy who hit me is walking; Mom. and I don't think it's fair.

l'm laying here dying and all he can do is stare.

Tell brother not to cry, Mom. Tell Daddy to be brave. And when Jgo to heaven, Mom, put "Daddy's Girl,, on my grave. Someone should have told him, Mom, not to drink and drive. If only they had told him, Mom, I would still be alive.

My breath is getting shorter, Mom. I am becoming very scared.

Please don't cry for me, Mom. When I needed you, you were always there.

I have one last question, Mom, before I say good-bye.

I don't drink and drive, so why am I the one to die?

Some housekeeping persons clean it very nice, but then others leave us withouttoilet paper and showerstalls all dirty.

Caitrin

Watson, sophomore House 7

King caf loses to junior J azzman' s

ALAINA ROBINSON STAFF WRITER ACR723 @CABRINI.EDU

So now we have a champion and the challenger: In this comer, the campus culinary experiment, Jazzman's. And in the other, the traditional cafeteria, which is fighting to keep abreast with the food demands of the student body.

But is the cafeteria in the wrong weight division? Does it have enough stamina and strength to out-maneuver Jazzman 's the upstart challenger?

I don't think so.

Sure Jazzman's got a lot of frowns and disapproving murmurs when it made its' surprising entrance into the competition for our attention. But, lately the young competitor is garnering more of the audience. The caf struggles mightily, throwing out French delicacies and barbecued everything to tame our fickle palates. However, Jazzman's throws a right jab with a few smoothies and we're. done. We're converts and now the famed question tossed around campus is: Are you going to Jazzman's? Meet me at Jazzman's.

And then an uppercut: Sizzling 'Sid lights up the Jazzman's stage and we're wooed. Swooning.

But, wait. Who's that teetering against the ropes, black and blue, but still standing?

The caf still serves hot food. A punch to the gut of the challenger. But, even with that staggering throw, Jazzman's still wins the day.

Why do I think this, you ask?

Because tried and true as the old caf is, its overdone concoctions may be its' Achilles' heel. •The food has gotten much worse since last year, mainly due to the strange assortment of oddities placed before our noses. Escargot? Crawfish? As much as I complain about Jazzman 's and its 'not-suited-for-college-life" menu, chicken wraps (even with very little chicken) sounds a lot better than snails.

And so, it is my humble opinion that Jazzman's wins the match. Valiant as the cafeteria's fight may have been, its awkward fighting style (that strange assortment of dishes) just can't compete with good ol' coffee and bagels.

Charlie Grugan, freshman Xavier Hall

Dana Coia, sophomore New Residence Hall

Jason Catalanotto, junior House 5

Bothersome bouncing dot, or not?

Boys

ANTONIO MASONE SPORTS EDITOR MASONEANT@CABRJNI.EDU

I really don't see what the big deal is, all females must use some form of "feminine product" (if you will), why not spice up the commercials with some dirty humor. A few of these new commercials are absolutely hysterical. From mistaking the new compact tampons with sugar packets or candy, companies have found a way to market a product with a serious job, by using a humorous cover.

I understand that men can especially get offended over the topic of feminine needs and/or feminine products, but shouldn't this joking manner allow people to loosen up a bit rather than making this serious matter tough to deal with?

These days our generation has become a more free, open-minded society, much like that of our parent's time. These ads were obviously made to make the serious subject lighter, yet for some reason, they have had the reverse effect on some people.

The first time I saw the ad for the new Tampax Pearl tampons, I was truly amused by the girl's tactics of retrieving her tampon that she had just purposely placed on the window ledge to use right before the wind blew it away. The commercial was entertaining to say the least. J thought 'wow, good girl,' as she devised some MacGyver-type plan to retrieve the little thingy that had just fallen two stories into the bushes.

Even more amusing than the Tampax Pearl commercials, are the ones for the new compact tampons. I love the one that takes place in the classroom when the girl is caught passing a compact to a classmate. It is the typical high school situation where a student is caught passing something to a friend. The silly teacher thinks it's candy-hysterical!

In another quite amusing compact tampon commercial, a man and woman are sitting at a table in a cafe. As their coffee arrives, the man reaches for a packet that had just fallen from the woman's purse thinking it is sugar. The quick and witty girl reminds the man of his diet and takes the sugar packet from him.

Really, what's the big deal, Trojan made funny ads for condoms, which are not as much of a necessity as tampons are. No one complained about that. I think people are just making a fuss to be trendy; in no way should these ads be offensive to anyone. They turn a heavy flowing subject into something light and easy to deal with (no pun intended).

CHRJS JONES STAFF WRITER CBJ7223@CABRINI.EDU

Since when did commercials begin to express themselves so freely? These new tampon commercials are going the extra distance now. These products are a necessity for a woman. Therefore, advertisement or not, they are still going to sell and make money. I mean we all know women go through that monthly thing but advertising it makes men uncomfortable.

Especially that one commercial where the girl is wearing all white and connects tampons together to get the one she wants. Imagine if you were at that party looking out the window and then seeing a bunch of tampons in the air. It's just a stupid commercial. I mean, don't they all serve the same purpose? They do the same thing, so what was the deal in having the right one?

Oh, and what about that red period bouncing all

around the television screen. I agree it was ironic, but why make it a commercial? I'm not a malechauvinist but these commercials don't need to be on Sports Center. If anything, make it a Lifetime advertisement or a major commercial during soap operas.

There are a lot of stupid commercials but these take the crown. Now they make compact tampons that you can hide in your palm now. Why do females need compacts? It's not like they're going to walk around with it in their hand or as an accessory. They are going to keep it in their purse where guys know not to go into anyway. All I'm saying is, why compact?

• We all know females go through their monthly cycle.

Commercials have those plugins like, "This is the greatest tampon ever - J didn't even feel it go in," or, "I couldn't even tell it was there." I just think that is too graphic. The use and functions of these toiletries are not disgusting themselves. They are just too explicit. I mean, when you 're trying to relax or eat, the last thing you want to see is a commercial talking about blood. 1 know it's a part of life; it's just the way tampon commercials are illustrated.

What about children? Children watch more TV than anyone. How would you explain those commercials to your child, little brother or sister if they weren't ready to hear about "that" issue? I think it should be limited to newspapers and magazines because ads can be read by choice and you can tum the pages real quick so you don't have to see.

Please don't read this and think I'm going out against all women and their products. It's just the way of that commercials advertise it. I find it too graphic and free with their illustrations.

Stress is the best motivation

It ·has always been said that the first step to overcoming your problem is admitting it. Hi, my name is Starr McGuinn and l have a serious, serious, serious problem with time management. I am fed up with being unorganized and always being pressed for time.

Yes, l must admit being pressed for time gives you an unbelievable rush. You go through the crazy constant outbursts, your blood is just racing through your veins and up to your brain, and all the information from your brain seems to be flowing to your computer screen or into that assignment that is do within the next four or five hours. However, I am sick and tired of that so-called rush. The rush that you used to love turns into a huge, gigantic, massive headache. You're stressing

instead of doing the assignment because all of sudden your mind goes blank, and who could afford for that to happen when there's a deadline to meet.

Then you have nerve to be upset when your mind goes blank when all along al I you had to do was set aside some time to start the assignment two days earlier. If the assignment had been started when received, there would have been time for your mind to go blank. Ladies and gentlemen, I have experienced this scenario too many times that it's nerve

wrecking. it really gives me unnecessary stress that can be avoided by managing my time differently. The funny thing is that I always knew l had this problem, but it always affected me and I just dealt with what I put on myself.

This year, it's different. My time management problem does not just affect me anymore; it affects other people whom I work with on the Loquitur staff. Now, if that isn't a wake up call, then I don't know what is. Sometimes, you don't realize how bad your

problem is until it affects other people.

I'm not saying I'm all of sudden a pro with managing my time, but I am working on it and l will continue to do so in order to be a team player. And J must say, so far so good--this article was in on time!

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and girlsalike know the purposeof tampons,but does everyonefeel comfortablewhen their purpose is broadcastedon television?Two youngmen decidedto give their opinionson feminineproductcommercials and debate on whetherit is offensiveor not.

In the past few years, we've seen many great musicians pass away. Just recently the legendary music of Johnny Cash and Robert Palmer have been added to the list. Something has been going on in the world of music.

Nowadays, the RIAA, on their crusade to rid the Internet of downloadable music, isn't making things better. I understand all the laws and issues surrounding this but that's not the only problem. The music industry is in a pitfall and you can blame it all on the downloading of free music if you want. I don't see it that way. What gets me is that some people just don't see the other side of this picture. Downloading music isn't stealing from the artists, it's stealing from the record labels. Now do you see why the RIAA have their pants in a bunch? The music artists don't see any of that money because you have the record labels that fork out the dough to producers, managers and others. Here's a simple solu-

tion to this whole problem. Instead of picking on us poor college students, why don't you legalize downloading music and charge a monthly fee. There. It's done. It's that simple.

I understand though that some people in our culture just want one song and not a whole album.

I don't blame these people. There hasn't been one decent album that I want to listen to the whole thing repeatedly in awhile. I blame the record labels for this. It's not about preserving what music is really about anymore. It's more about showing off how many piercing and tattoos you have and whether or not the camera can zoom down your tonsils. If I want to listen to someone yell at me I'll go ask my parents to do that. It's a shame because there are so many good artists out there that won't even see the light of a record signing.

Okay, so everyone says record sales have been cut because of all the downloading issues. Well, let's look at it this way. Who wants to really spend $20 for an albuw that has maybe one or two good ~ongs on it? I know I'm not the only one out there that thinks this.

There are so many bands out there that sound alike and look alike. They're like regurgitated clones. Nobody wants to listen to the same thing over and over again under a different band name. I'm pretty eclectic with my muaicand I love alJ kinds. Music has been a big part of my life since I've been a child. There are so many things that are going on in the music industry right now that it's hard to say what's really causing all the problems. It's in a drought. And it's because nobody is picking up where the older rockers have left off. There's great stuff out there that's worth tuning your headphones into but it's like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Passion and creativity go a long way behind the music. Artists need to revive this. Everything is about money. How much a label can make off a certain band, manufactured or not? Our sense of music is dying and someone needs to start doing something about it. If the music doesn't have soul and heart behind it, then it's not music. When you have a song that just makes you shiver and turns your insides out, then that's music.

At the soccer game I was watching I begin to see the veins popping, indicating a new level of intensity. The foul language slowly begins to increase echoing throughout the area. All these routine symptoms pointed towards violence but thankfully they were able to keep their cool.

You're asking yourself, "Is he talking about the athletes?" No way. The teams were playing excellent soccer on the field. I'm talking about the lunatic fans that surrounded me. I didn't express this concern to you while I was at the game, because I fear the possible slashing of my car tires.

In all seriousness, why do normal cool-headed individuals resort to flipping out during sporting events? I know it is the right of every person who attends a sporting game to express his or her feelings, but come on - it's just a game.

What happened to the days when you could just watch a game for the entertainment value? Fans have become too obsessed with the game. I don't see how one can

I see some of these parents just wipe out the fun of the game for their child and it is just pathetic. What does this say to the child when the parent is throwing a tantrum over a bad call? Not proper conduct, that's for sure.

Even in professional sports you see the out-of-control fans become violent towards other fans or even the players themselves. The Boston Red Sox versus the New YorkYankees was the perfect spectacle of violence.

How sad is it that Philadelphia has its own court for out-of-control fans right outside the stadium. Routinely, it can be seen at games the sight of aggressive fans going a little too far.

I find nothing funnier than a fan flipping out over a call or a play. The laughter begins to wear off, though, when that same fan attacks someone. I find it embarrassing to see people fight over something as pointless as a game. For the future of sports, just enjoy watching the teams play in a competition. If you happen to be a fan that loses their control, here are a few tips to follow: sit back, take a few breaths, and begin practicing meditation. If none of these tips help you, then I suggest you need help.

Hardwork can equal success

RYAN WILLJAM Cox STAFF WRITER RWC722@CABRINI. EDU

There are approximately 11 seconds left on the clock. You find your way weaving in and out of players to the net. Once you've gotten there, you re~lize the opposing player is much taller, stronger, and faster. The lump begins to form in your throat knowing friends, family and faculty are scrutinizing your every step. You must not let them down. Beads of sweat tnckle down your face, blinding your eyes. With one last attempt at greatness you eject the ball from the safety of your offensive hands. It rolls like a free bird. It goes, and goes, the crowd's usual roar seizes to a gasp. It looks wide, wait, it looks good, good, it's in! The crowd screams. You have experienced the glory of sports first hand. You are a member of the Cabrini men's basketball team.

The Cavaliers have perhaps established the strongest athletic reputation among students and facµlty. With a team consisting of outstanding talented athletes, and lead by a strong coaching staff, the team hopes to take Division III by storm this season.

"We have three main goals this season," John Dzik, the Cavs coach for the past 24 years, said. ''.Qne, 11lwaysbe aggressive. Two, never give up, and three, play until the very end." While the coach stated the team's main goals he also stressed the importance of the players having a good time. "I want them to enjoy

the experience of college basketball, but most of all, I want them to enjoy each other's company," Dzik said

Attending one of the tryout practices was no less than fun. The coaches work their players as hard as pros.

" Every practice is hard, and if you don't work hard, you aren't going to play," Badir McCleary, a sophomore, said. Perhaps one of the reasons the men's team is so noticeably talented, is due to many of the player's peak physical conditions.

"We will go as far as we allow ourselves to go," Marcel Bassett, a junior, said. "We've got a great team, and should be able to win the Division III championship award, as well as the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference," Bassett confidently added.

Gearing up for an intense season seems to ring true for other athletes as well.

"We're ready to win, bottom line;• Ike Omuso, a junior, said. "The coaches and the program itself steer us all in the right direction."

Overall, the men's basketball squad seems to have a handle on the season ahead.

With an outstanding balance of talent, strength, speed, and experience, the players understand that combining each of these is essential in becoming successful. "We're a family, we play as one, we win as one," Miguel Mejia, a junior, said.

Lady cavs prepare for opening tip-off

NINA SCIMENES STAFF WRITER NMS722@CABRINI.EDU

Game time is just around the comer. The women's basketball team has been eagerly preparing for the start of a new season. Wednesday, Oct. 15, marked the first official day of practice for the Lady Cavs.

"We have one year under our belt, and now we are ready to make some noise," Jennifer Skursky, a returning sophomore, said. The women's basketball team has a lot of experienced players. Ten returning players, including nine sophomores and one senior, have an advantage of being comfortable with their teammates' playing styles. Leading the team this year are captains Taryn Repici, the team's only senior, and sophomores Jackie Yoder and Lauren Budweg.

Repici is still currently recovering from a serious knee surgery that took place last year. She is not cleared by her doctor to practice with the team. Repici is determined to start practicing with the rest of the team soon.

There are only three newcom•ers to the team that look up to the upperclassmen. This year's freshmen are Alisa Siderio, Jen Euganeo, and Kira Brown. "All of them are great ballplayers, hard workers, and will push everyone else to do well," Budweg said.

With new players, new captains and a new workout, preseason has been more dynamic.

Pool workouts are a new addition to the team's conditioning-practice schedule twice a week. Ball tactics, side games, running and weight lifting were all included in the strenuous training sessions. Head coach Darlene Hilderband and assistant coaches Kate Corcoran and Steve Harrow are all familiar faces from last season.

Starting out with a clean slate, there are high expectations set to • improve upon their record in the past. Gaining more recognition in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference is a realistic goal set for the entire team. Budweg said, "We would love to win the PAC and make it to the NCAA tournament." Last year the Lady Cavs only made it to the first round of the PAC. "This year we're planning on taking over," Hannah Welker, a sophomore, said.

Teammates are counting down the days until they play another intense game against Neumann College. The team is eager to get back at Neumann's team for a close game they believe they should have won last year. "The team has been working hard, hopefully it will pay off," Corcoran said.

Cabrini hosts the tip off games for the Lady Cavs on its home court. The Dixon Center is expecting fanatic Cabrini spectators at the night game on Friday Nov. 21, at 8 p.m., against Chestnut Hill. A double header is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 22 with Delaware Valley at 2 p.m., and Washington at 4 p.m.

Fun-fillednight plannedfor.MidnightMadness

JUSTIN HALLMAN STAFF WRITER JJH722@CABRINI. EDU

Exciting, fun, entertaining, and all before your bedtime!

What else can combine sports, dance, music, school spirit, and a human regurgitater? Nothing but Midnight Madness!

This Saturday, Oct. 25, Cabrini will once again hold its Midnight Madness event in the Dixon Center from 8 p.m., until

shortly after the night changes over to the next day.

The event, being run in unison with the Athletic department and the Student Government Association, will consist of a fullscale list of activities and a funfilled night.

"Everyone has been working real hard trying to get things prepared for this event and I am very anxious for this night to come," Rich DeMatteo, vice president of Campus Activities, said. "I want

this year's Midnight Madness to blow last year's away. I am very excited for all the events of the night and want everyone to come out and show their support for their teams. It will definitely bring a lot of excitement to everyone."

The excitement kicks off at 8 p.m., as Steve Starr, the human regurgitater, takes cen~er stage performing his t1lectrifying stunts. Following Starr will be the faculty/staff xs. student-body

basketball game. While this game goes on, a Midnight Madness breakfast will be held until 11 p.m.

In the gym after the basketball game, four student-involved activities will take place. First, a three-point competition will be underway, , then a foul shooting contest, followed by the $10,000 dollar shot. This shot will take place after one student is selected at random by a raffle system. After all contests are said and

done, the spmt compet1t10n between all classes will cease the bottom half of the hour.

The real focus of Midnight Madness will consume the final hour. Both basketball teams will be introduced, followed by each team's warm-ups. The men and women's teams will then participate in a scrimmage for a half hour. Closing the night's festivities will be Cabrini's dance team, scheduled to keep the party going through midnight.

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During last year's Midnight Madness, students' signs were placed above the bleachers and students were asked to sit with other students of the same yeat.

Psychologist offers helping hand to athletes

CAITLIN LANGLEY STAFF WRITER CEL722@CABRINI.EDU

Supportive and encouraging are two words that best describe the new intern sports psychologist, Joseph Webb. His office is full of supportive elements: a pennant here, a "Go Cavs!" there. The window overlooking the Dixon Center parking lot is filled with words that would make any Cavalier feel the pride. He has a schedule of all the fall sports and

is looking forward to the winter _and spring sports.

Webb works with athletes to help them with their game, but, "In the process have fun doing it." He comes to some of the practices of the teams and if the team. responds well he will come to the games for moral support. While at the women's volleyball game, he could be found right next to the head coach chanting supporting words of encouragement and clapping for the players. He often pulled individual players aside

and gave them ways to improve their game.

Jen Scapellati, a sophomore English communication major on the volleyball team, said, "He cares about the well being of the team, and is enthusiastic." Another team member, Kristen Boone, said, "Not only does he care about our physical well being but he motivates us as well." The women feel that he is a vital element to their team and enjoy his support.

The intern is here on campus two nights a week, Monday and Wednesday for two hours, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. His office is located in the Dixon Center. Webb is taking two classes at Temple Graduate School as part of his masters degree in sports psychology and thinking about Penn State for his doctorate.

Webb was a swimmer in high school and also in his college years. His experience with sports is in swimming but he says he can help everyone, in fact he actually prefers to work with people that are not in the same sport because, "then you tend to give them pointers on how to win the race instead of how to improve their performance."

Webb's services include heightening your performance with different techniques. He also emphasizes group or team activities because the better the team is with its inter- team relationships, the better the team. He suggests things that will help one with their sport. Webb offers services to more than just the athletes in that the techniques one learns from Webb can be taken into the professional world as well.

When given an on- the-

Intramurals kick off· at the Dixon Center

MATT CAMPBELL STAFF WRITER MCC724@CABRINI.EDU

Intramural sports are underway with five on five basketball. The whistles of the referees, the encouragement of teammates, and the squeaking of the hardwood floor all resonate in the Dixon Center gymnasium as the friendly games become more competitive. Every Tuesday and • Wednesday night from I 0:30 p.m. until well past midnight the gym is dedicated to all of Cabrini students taking part in intramural basketball this year.

In the past, intramural sports have had mostly male participants, but for the first time this year there are two all-female teams. Intramural sports are

open to all Cabrini students.

Kate Corcoran, facility manager said, "Intramurals do not have the stress of winning all the time." Denis Beovich, a freshman computer science major, is participating in the intramural basketball program for his first time. In reference to why he chose intramurals, Beovich said.

"Because it's fun being on a team with friends and it gives you something to do." As for the competition in intramural basketball, Corcoran said, "It depends on the teams involved and who is playing who."

Leading up to the kick off of intramurals this year students were informed, through flyers around campus, to organize teams consisting of a maximum often players. This year there are

spot hypothetical situation Webb suggested things to do that might help that player. When on the bench, Webb suggested that a player has three jobs, "One, to challenge the starters, so that they will feel like they need to improve their play as well. Two, to encourage the starters when they are on the field and be very supportive. And three, to be prepared to play at any minute. Don't just sit there thinking that you won't get in to the game; be ready." He also suggested talking to your coach and letting them know that you want to do something to get in the game. The questions Webb gave to ask your coach go as this, "Ask your coach to narpe three. things that he or she thinks you might be able to improve on, and also rate your performance and then ask your coach to rate your performance. Just so that the two of you are on the same page."

Webb can talk to anyone who is having a problem, "Everyone needs someone to talk to." Webb said that if it's something he can take care of then he will; ifhe has to recommend you to the counseling program he will, but he won't just leave you to them. He will follow up.

Webb loves Cabrini; "It's a great atmosphere." He hopes to be placed at a similar Division III school. He said, "Students from a Division J school often define themselves as athletes and then students, whereas students from a Division IJl school tend to define themselves as students first and then athletes."

Athletic Director Leslie Danehy hired Webb. He called her and suggested his internship

and she thought it was a great idea. Webb currently has another internship with the 76ers and is starting another with the Philadelphia Wings in October. He was hinting to some "community group service" for the Wings, which involved them coming here and helping out Cabrini sports teams. DAN

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eight teams competing, however there is not a set limit on how many teams can participate. "If there is individual interest we will try to accommodate and put them into a team." Corcoran said.

Corcoran is in charge of all intramural sports. "We tried running volleyball but that didn't fly," Corcoran said. The lack of interest in volleyball led Corcoran to the creation of walleyball. It is volleyball played in the squash courts. The game is four on four with a maximum of six players per team. Walleyball will be a one day event, and will be announced through flyers.

Corcoran is also coordinating a one night recreation event to end the semester. There will be basketball, walleyball, squash, and volleyball.

DAN SALVATORE/ST,4,FfPHOTOGRAPHER

Assistant women's volleyball coach Lou Becht and head coach Trish Arnold sandwich sports psychologist Joseph Webb in Nerney Field House.

Soccer captain looks towards new beginning

LAUREN REILLY STAFF WRITER LMR722@CABRINI.EDU

The practice had been going just as any other when it happened. "I felt an enormous paiq," Heather St. Amour, junior and captain of the women's soccer team, said. It had only been three days into the preseason when St. Amour injured her quadracep, landing her four weeks of rehabilitation.

St. Amour has been playing soccer since she was five years old. Originally from SayrevilJe, N.J., she also ran winter and spring track for her high school, Sayreville War Memorial.

St. Amour mainly came to Cabrini because of its friendly atmosphere. "The girls made me feel so. welcome," St. Amour. said."They took me out and I just felt accepted."

After a month of rest and rehabilitation, the trainer cleared St. Amour to play; however this decision may have been a bit premature. St. Amour sustained further damage to her quad and after consulting another physician, it was determined that she would be out for at least five to six weeks.

This season, the Lady Cavs are giving its competitors a run for their money. "The girls are playing awesome," St. Amour said. St. Amour supports her team by regularly attending games and helping out with different drills during practices.

The women have made improvement from their season last year in which they finished 6-14. St. Amour referred to the 2002 season as a sort of rebuilding since the team consisted of mostly freshmen and about nine players from the prior season. "We played really well for what we had," St. Amour said.

Although in her three years at Cabrini the women's soccer team has not made the playoffs, this season looks promising. So far the team is 9-5-1 and is currently fourth in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference standings. Saturday, Nov. 1, kicks off the PAC rivalry.

As the 2003 soccer season comes to an end, St. Amour lpoks towards new beginnings. "I hope to be back in full strength for next year," St. Amour said.

CARLI PIO STAFF WRITER CAP723@CABRINI.EDU

A day in the life of an athlete: wake up, go to class, go to practice or possibly a game, eat dinner with the team, do homework, and then finally go to sleep, only to wake up the next day and do it all over again.

So why would someone want to have that kind of grueling and repetitive schedule each ·day?

"Well, to tell you the truth, I wouldn't have it any other way," freshman soccer player Christine Watson said.

Watson has been playing soccer since she was four years of age and said that the transition from playing in high school to playjng in college h~ made her grow to love soccer even more.

The term that has been quite possibly been worn-out when describing the transformation from high school senior to college freshman is "The big transition." Going from the all-star

starter, to having to prove yourself to get in a game, if only for a few minutes at a time, is not unheard of during this transition.

Leaming to balance the lack of any parental figure and your time, of course become a factor in your first few months of your new lifestyle, but Watson insists, "I feel like I can personally motivate myself more with my hectic schedule. I have a set agenda."

Another factor in the new found freedom: the "freshman fifteen." "Our workouts are rarely light and this has helped me to keep off the freshman fifteen. I have recently found out that many of my high school friends, who are not playing sports in college, have gained a considerable amount of weight since we left for school. This is something that drives me to keep working at any practice," Watson said.

Sure, Watson agreed that there are things about her lifestyle as an athlete that she dislikes. "I can't really go out as much as

other people do, and I can't really .spend as much time as I would like just chilling around the dorm. It is extremely stressful scheduling classes, friends, and personal time around my hectic schedule. I feel like I am always running somewhere and I have no personal time."

While speaking about her teammates, Watson said, "I feel like they are all my sisters, and are concerned with my well being on and off the field. These girls make each and every practice and game unforgettable in the most positive way. I feel that all the other players on the team have helped my transition in one way or another. I have grown as an athlete and feel that gaining maturity on the field has allowed me to gain maturity throughout my life."

The life of an athlete: busy. The life of a freshman athlete: transitionally, busy. And what do you think Watson said she likes to do on her time off? If you said

party, you're wrong. "My favorite day of the week is Sunday. It's a day when I can finally relax a little."

Coach has positive outlook as seas.on comes to a close

JEFFREY 0UTIERBRIDGE STAFF WRITER JE0722@CABR!Nl.EDU

Last year the men's soccer team had a frustrating season. The team finished out its season with a final record of 8-10 and were knocked out of the playoffs in the first round.

This year the team has a new attitude. During the off season, the team acquired eight freshmen to try to avoid the disappointment it faced last year. So far the team's record is 4-8-2 and they have three games left. Two of the games, Alvernia and Eastern, are Pennsylvania Athletic Conference games and are a must win in order to achieve their goal of getting into the playoffs and winning the PAC.

Doug Meder is the coach of the men's soccer team. Meder has

had a lot of past experiences with the game of soccer. "I started playing when I was eight and I have not stopped since," Meder said. Meder credits his father and his uncles as beings the driving force in his decision to play soccer.

"I like the game of soccer," Meder said. Meder is originallys froll\ Northeast Philadelphia. He attended Northeast Public High School and was a member of its soccer team for all four years while he was there. After graduating from Northeast Public, Meder moved on to attend Spring Garden College. He played all four years in college as a starter. Meders coaching experience first started in 1990. He started out as the assistant coach at Spring Garden College and then later became the assistant coach at Cabrini College. After a few

years as assistant, Meder became the head coach of the Cabrini men's soccer team.

Meder has been the head coach of the men's team for the past five seasons. For him, this season has started out rough. "The team's been struggling. We get the lead and can't hold on to it," Meder said. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel. "The captains are starting to pick up and work hard for 90 minutes. The guys are really jelling together and are having fun."

Meder has a lot of faith in his team and their abilities as player. Also by his side are his assistant coaches Bill Dirita and former Cabrini player Danny Jelleyman. Meder said that they are a big help and that this season their chances are really good in winning the PAC.

HEATHERD11.AUA/PHOTO EDITOR Captain Heather St.Amour has been playing soccer since age five.

JULIESMITH/STAFFPHOTOGAAPHER

Freshman Christine Wats0n agrees that her schedule is tough, but puts up with it for the love of soccer.

The men's soccer team huddles on the sideline while coach Meder explains the game plan during a recent home game.

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Head coach Doug Meder has been leading the men's team for the past five years.

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Fall sports wrap up

NINA ScIMENES STAFF WRITER NMS722@CABRINI.EDU

Women's Tennis : Individuals succeed Cabrini's Women's tennis team is ending off the season with a guaranteed second place in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference. Individual players still have a chance at winning individual titles. The PAC tournament, being held at Immaculata University, will determine the placement of Cabrini's players individualy.

With only four returning players this season, freshmen have been fulfilling a big role. Jenna Kane, a freshman, was selected as one of the PAC players of the week Thursday, Oct. 16. Junior captain Jennifer Keller was also announced a PAC player of the week. Keller went 2-0 at first singles and 1-1 at first doubles.

A pivotal victory against Eastern University pushed Cabrini up to second place. Cabrini was still third in the PAC at the beginning of the match. Cabrini's match against Eastern University started Tuesday, Oct 14, and was not able to be completed until Thursday, Oct. 16, due to officials ending the match early because of darkness.

Defeating Eastern 5-4 was a goal that the team bad been preparing for all season. "It was a huge win. They are our biggest rival," Keller said.

Sophomore Tracey Stabler won her match that continued from Tuesday, Oct. 14 as a tie. Stabler's victory contributed to Cabrini's win. Without winning

the matches that were left unfinished Cabrini would have bad no chance at increasing its PAC title.

Another successful win for the end of the season was against Villa Julie College. After Saturday, Oct. 19, conquest over Villa Julie College, Cabrini has a current record of 7-1.

Women's soccer: Pumping up for PACs

Fighting for a spot at PAC at third place, Cabrini's women's soccer team is preparing for the end of their season. GwyneddMercy College defeated Cabrini 2-1 Saturday, Oct. 18. There is still a chance at improving its final PAC placement at its final conference game against Misericordia.

The Lady Cavs have been practicing more intense to stay focused throughout the 90 minute game. Carly Ober, a freshman, said, "We need to be motivated to become a better second half team. The first halves of our games are usually stranger than the second half."

Men's soccer: Playing with passion Cabrini's men soccer team has been putting a lot of hard work into this season. Cabrini beat Gwynedd-Mercy on Cabrini's home field on Saturday, Oct. 18. Defeating Gwynedd-Mercy College may not be enough to be placed in the PAC.

Sean Dugan has been contributing to his team on offence.

Recently Dugan was announced PAC player of the week for his goals and assist for Cabrini.

Volleyball: Dedication pays off

The Women's volleyball team

is approaching the end of the season with determination.

"We are in the hunt for a playoff spot and the team is determined to achieve that goal," coach Trish Arnold said.

End of the season practices have been designed to prepare the team for vital games against Arcadia and Cedar Crest. A night game is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m., on Cabrini's home court. This game against Arcadia will be the determiner of the team's final placement in the PAC.

Field Hockey:

Focused on the goal

The Lady Cavs have been preparing for the end of the season all year long. Making it to PAC playoffs is the field hockey's team long term goal. "I know in their heads, and their hearts every girl wants to be playing hockey in November," coach Jackie Neary said.

A loss to Wesley in overtime was a turning point for Cabrini's team. The team bounced back from this loss Saturday, Oct. 19 and beat Cedar Crest College in overtime.

As the season comes to an end every game counts. Neary said, "It will take a tremendous amount of sacrifice, and hard work to be one of the two teams left standing at the end."

Men's cross country: Finishing strong Cabrini's cross country team is headed to the finish line of the season. Improving from last year's fourth place in the PAC, Cabrini has a shot at second place.

Thursday, Octobei-23, 2003

This Week:

Thursday, Oct. 23

• Men's Soccer at Holy Family university, 4 p.m.

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

• The Evasons, 8 p.m., Grace Hall Atrium

Friday, Oct. 24

• Jim Karol, The Psychic Madman, 8 p.m. Jazzmann's

•Women's Tennis PAC Semifinals at Immaculata University, TBA

• Penn State Catholic Campus Missionary Symposium Trip

Saturday, Oct. 2

• Women's Volleyball at Centenery College, 2 p.m.

•Women's Field Hockey vs. Eastern University, 1 p.m.

•Women's Tennis PAC Finals at Immaculata University, TBA

•Cross-Country CTC, TBA

•Stevie Star, "The Human Regurgitator," 8 p.m.

Jazzmann's Cafe

The season has been nothing but frustrating for Cabrini's team. Being short on runners has been a setback for the whole team. Illness and injuries have interfered with the team's performance. "We have not had the entire team in one race,'' coach Tom O'Hora said. Scoring becomes complicated when there are not five strong runners on a team.

Cabrini's freshmen include: Zack Flurlong, Jason White, and Andy Madonia. They have all been important runners this season. All three freshmen were honorably mentioned in the PAC as runners of the week. Cabrini must step up to Miseircordia, defending champ, to improve its range in the PAC.

Women's Cross Country: Plagued roster

This season's Cabrini women's cross country team is not capable of winning any team title. "You can't even score with three runners, let alone win a PAC championship," O'Hora said.

At the beginning of the season, expectations were set high for recruiting new runners. Junior Jaclyn McGuckin is a returning member of the team that just recovered from mononucleosis. Her illness is not the only one that has contributed to the downfall of the women's team runners.

O'Hora was planning of having two runners from the N.J. State Champion high school team Jorn Cabrini's women. Unfortunately, the team failed to have any more committed runners added to the team during the season.

•Penn State Catholic Campus Missionary Symposium Trip

Sunday, Oct. 26

•DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS

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

Monday, Oct. 27

• Hypnotist: Dale K, 8 p.m., Grace Hall Atrium

Tuesday, Oct. 28,

•Mass, 8:15 a.m., Bruckmann Chapel

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

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

•Volleyball vs. Arcadia University, 7 p.m.

•Todd Robbins, "Twisted World of the American Sideshow," 8 p.m., Grace Hall Atrium

Wednesday, Oct. 29

• Men's Soccer at Alvernia College, 3 p.m.

•Murder Mystery Dinner, 6 to 9 p.m., Mansion Dining Room

JENNA l.£w-'NOOWSl(l/PHOTO EDITOR

Junior MidfeilderJason Cataganus puts a shot on goal in a recent home game.