March 18, 2004 issue 19 Loquitur

Webshots incriminate students

worker. "I don't know what I'm going to do. The school has suspended my financial aid," Nash said.

Incriminating Internet photographs led nine students to be fined and placed on housing probation after the website webshots.com was brought to the attention of Michael Quickel, an area coordinator for Residence Life.

To their surprise, students were notified that they had been written up for violating standard three: promoting the peace, health and safety of the community. On Wednesday, March 7, the nine freshmen attended a hearing with Quickel and Residence Life director George Stroud to find out that a website containing pictures of them drinking in their dormitory rooms had been brought to Quickel's attention. After reviewing the pictures, Stroud and Quickel decided that the Xavier residents would each be subject to a $50 fine as well as being put on housing probation for Dec. 31, 2004.

For many of the students, this was their first offense, which caused an immense outrage among the accused. "They said we were considered to be the role models of Xavier," freshman Jenna Nash, an English and communications major, said, "Quickel said that he was 'setting an example."'

For Nash, the repercussions did not end there. After the sanctions given by Residence Life, Nash was told by the office of Student Activities, where she had been hired to fulfill her workstudy hours, was terminating her employment. According to Nash, in a meeting with Jason Bozzone, the director of Student Activities, hearsay about her write-up inclined him to question Stroud about the incident. After viewing the pictures, Bozzone said that 'it looked bad on the office' and Nash could no longer be a student

In addition to their fine and housing probation, each student's parents were notified about the incident as well as sent the thumbnail's of each picture that were seen by both Quickel and Stroud. When freshman Charlie Grugan 's father received the small pictures, he called Stroud to question about the identification process of the investigation because he was unable to distinguish his own son in the photographs. According to Grugan, Stroud told his father that although the enlarged pictures had not been saved and were removed from the website, all the students had admitted to committing the violations. Grugan denies that statement because of the current appeals process that the students are going through.

"Why would we admit to doing anything if we're appealing it?" Grugan said.

This began when one of the students involved had uploaded some questionable pictures, which were originally accessed through a personal web page, onto webshot.com. A resident assistant (RA) then forwarded the hyperlink on the student's web page to Quickel, who in turn, discovered many more pictures of similar nature by searching through the website himself.

According to the site, webshots.com has more than 32 million members who have uploaded over 59 million pictures worldwide that are accessible to anyone for no charge. A keyword search enables visitors to narrow down the intended nature of the pictures that they wish to see. When entering the keyword "Cabrini," over 30 pages of pictures submitted by students can be viewed, many of which contain behaviors that are prohibited by the college. Nash, as well as the other stu-

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dents involved, are upset about the inconsistency of disciplinary actions taken by Residence Life.

Stroud said that each incident is isolated, and therefore, the sane-· tions are situational; they will differ depending upon the severity of the situation. "I know people who have gotten caught drinking and only had to make a poster. The punishments that others got is nothing compared to ours," Nash said. Those involved are not the only ones confused about Cabrini's policies. Students across the campus are questioning how pictures can be used to prosecute student violations after the incident has passed gone

unnoticed by Residence Life. Although it is not stated in the handbook, Stroud said that when it comes to the violation of college policy, the "evidence can be in the form of staff member reports, eyewitness reports and pictures/videos." However, freshman Jeremy Stevens doubts the validity of pictures, especially with the technology that allows them to be easily manipulated. Stroud would not comment on the legitimacy of photographs as grounds for disciplinary action.

Some have questioned the responsibility of the RAs, saying that perhaps they should share some of the blame since they neglected to catch the behavior while

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it was happening. Stroud doesn't agree with this and speaks highly of their efforts. "If there's a will there's a way. Students who are underage will find a way to get alcohol," Stroud said. He added that unless there is an obvious disturbance, RAs are not supposed to pry. "They don't do that and I wouldn't want them to do that. I think the RAs are doing an excellent job in catching these students and curbing their behavior," Stroud said.

Eight of the students are appealing the penalities given to them by Residence Life. "We want the sanctions to be reduced" Ash said.

LAURE?\ REILLY ASST. I\EWS EDITOR LMR722@CABRINI.EDU

posted on Webshots causes trouble for students in Xavier Hall.

Questions linger from bizarre Internet snapshots

After coming back from spring break, nine Cabrini freshmen were notified that they had been written up for drinking in a dry dorm and violating Standard 3: "Promoting the peace, health and safety of the communit." The writeups stemmed from pictures of the students drinking that were posted online. Residence Life was notified of the pictures and took disciplinary action, citing the students for various offenses and notifying their parents of what happened.

While many will be shocked at the bizarre nature of the event, what Residence Life did was legal and outlined in the Cabrini student handbook. Residence Life had every right to pursue action against the students, even two weeks after the incident happened, because there was evidence to prove that a violation occurred.

The policy about Cabrini's Internet is in the student handbook. The question Loquitur asked to Residence Life was whether the students were written-up because they were drinking· underage or for using Cabrini's Internet to put up the pictures. Residence Life did not comment on the specific incident due to student's confidentiality, which makes the situation more ambiguous. The handbook has vague references to the use of evidence, going as far as to allow the submission of hearsay in some cases.

What happened and what Residence Life did confused many of the Loquitur staff members. Incidents are judged on a case-by-case basisthe nine freshmen were all given the same punishment, whether it was their first offense or not. The students' parents were also notified and tl}e pictures were sent to the parents. However, there is an inconsistency in the policies-in other related cases, one staff member got fined $50 for alcohol paraphernalia, while another got a warning-neither student's parents were contacted.

In the Loquitur editorial discussion, there were many different opinions about the incident-some were outraged, some sided with Resider.ce Life. The discussion turned to the college and what it is going to do now that incidents like this one happened. How far will Cabrini go to take disciplinary action against students?

Tutors excel and peers benefit from assistance

Al\'NE MARIE WHITE PERSPECTIVES EDITOR AMW724@CABRINI.EDU

Tutors do more work than one would normally think they do. On Sunday, March 14, seven peer tutors graduated from a peertutoring seminar headed by Maritza DeJesus, coordinator of the peer tutoring program.

In a series of three workshops throughout the semester, the group of tutors learned about the difference between the roles of tutors and professors, various learning styles and the ways to

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approach diverse attitudes towards subject material.

The peer-tutoring seminar is conducted fall and spring semester in order to train qualified persons for the tutoring position. Tutors' majors range from biology, math and education but may help in a subject that they are not majoring in.

Tutors are able to understand and connect with students' lives because they maintain the same course load of work, activities and responsibilities. Tutors know that it can be hard struggling with certain material and encourage

2003-2004 Loqyitur Staff

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students to come and make use of the money they are paying to attend school.

"I volunteered to be a tutor because it's nice to know that you're needed," said sophomore, math major Kristen Boone. "The seminar was definitely helpful because every tutor has room for improvement," Boone said.

If you wouldltke more information al>outthe p<.-crl\lloringprogram and. or the availabilityof tutors, please~isit lhc AcademicAssistanceweb~iteat http:liwww.cabrini.edu/ Secondary/Academic/airc.a,p.

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Students anticipate online course registration for fall 2004 semester

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A new approach to class registration is hitting Cabrini. Instead of standing in line at the Registrar, students will now get to do all registration from the comfort of their dorm room or nearby computer. Freshman Fiona Bride, said, ''I think online registration is a great idea. Many other schools are turning to online registration, and technology will continue to expand. J think Cabrini should stick with it."

there are no holds or outstanding fees that won't allow someone to register.

Those that will be registering online must make sure that they have the correct user ID and their emai I password because that will get a student into the

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ActivitiesrearranaedStudentssubmitosycholoayoaoers at 2004 SpringFling

ANGELINA WAGI\ER AMW722@CABRl"'fl.EDU WEB& ASST.A&E EDJTOR

The Campus Activities and Programming Board (CAP) coordinates numerous activities such as Spring Fling every year, which brings together Cabrini's community for a day of fun and entertainment. The event will be held on Saturday, April 24 from 3 to 7 p.m. Unlike last year, where the event was held on the Commons and in front of Founder's Hall, this year it'll be in the back of the Mansion. The venue was changed because it allows for CAP Board to be able to expand Spring Fling and manage the logistics for the activities and programs they are bringing for this year.

Spring Fling is looking for some great local bands and the CAP Board is accepting demo tapes and contact information until March 23. The music will be more diverse this year as opposed to previous years. With the addition of local bands, Cabrini's Dance Team will also be performing. Also, various student organizations that have requested tables for activities will contribute to the festivities. The Latinos Unidos will be having a block party afterwards and WYBF 89. l The Burn will be having it's Spring Fling kick-off dance on Friday, April 23, featuring a freestyle competition and the second annual Wing eating competition on April 24.

The theme of Spring Fling is still being decided on but will be announced soon. CAP Board is looking for T-shirt designs from the student body that will identify a creative theme. The CAP Board will also be bringing Fat Jack's to sell food. The Dining Services will be doing a free meal exchange outside for dinner, too. Fat Jack's are the caterers for the Philadelphia Phillies. There will be food such as soda, water, smoothies (if weather permits), cheese steaks and hot dogs. Glenn Gross, who is the owner of Fat Jack's, will also be bringing Fried Oreos to Cabrini's campus on Spring Fling.

There will also be inflatables, a giant slide, sumo wrestling and rock climbing this year at Spring Fling. This year's event should be an exciting one and if you have any questions you can contact The Office of Student Activities at extension x8410.

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method class. Both juniors and seniors are free to join this yearlong class, but mostly honor students try to take this class as part of their fulfillment of the requirements to graduate with honors in a psychology degree.

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Tomasco and Sicoli ultimately choose which students' papers are submitted to regional competition. "The majority of students who go through the process of the revisions tend to go to the regional competition. It takes much perseverance," Sicoli said.

The students develop the ideas

for their research papers on their own and perform as many as six revisions on the paper. At the EPA conference the students have the chance to be chosen and win a S300 prize. In the past at least two winners have come from Cabrini.

In order to refine their paper, the students take an honors research practicum with, psychology professor, Dr. Mary Sicoli. "I've been writing it for two years. It's a learning experience that's not just educational but motivational," Senior, Dave Madrack said.Besides having the opportunity to present their works in front of their peers, Sicoli said, "This is a wonderful addition to the resume as it is considered a publication- rare for an undergrad."

Susan Landolf said, "It's a positive achievement."

For more information regarding these Cabrini students' papers and to hear their synopsis on their papers go to the Loquitur website at www.theloquitur.com.

IS CABRINI IN ROME OR CABRINI IN AUSTRALIA IN YOUR FUTURE? IC s easier than you think to spend a semester abroad. Come and find out more at this month's information sessions! Thursday, March 18, 2004-New Residence Hall-2 nd Floor Lounge 8:00 PM - Rome, Italy programs 9:00 PM - University of Notre Dame, Australia program Admission is free! Refreshments will be served.

President1a I candidates fight over major issues

RYAN WILLIAM Cox ASST. A&h bDITOR RWC722@CABRl'<I.EDU

It is becoming increasingly clear for many Americans just how complicated the race for Office 2004 is, with an array of twists and turns, it may be difficult for some to follow politics at all. Why is it important for men and women of college-age to know about the candidates, their ideas, and who will win the 2004 election? This is a question that continues to plague the age group of 18 to 24 year-olds. According to Dr. James Hedke, professor of history and political science, "Young men and women, ages 18 to 24 years of age, are [by percent] the group with the lowest amount of votes. This is due to the fact that many issues being addressed by politicians, simply are not effecting them as much as older generations."

Whatever your take is on politics, one thing is certain for Colleen Lafferty, a sophomore sociology major. "It is extremely important that students are familiar with at least a few aspects of the politics going on in this country," Lafferty said. In regards to the possible effects of the controversial 2000 Bush and Gore Campaign, Lafferty said, "I think the 2000 election has transformed the American voter into becoming much more speculative over the nature of political candidates."

As for the 2004 election, one might say the aftershocks of2000 have caused many disadvantages and benefits for Democrats and Republicans alike. For example, both sides endured harsh criticism for actions taken during the

2000 election. The Democratic Party, has been criticized by many as being a weak party, and not having a central figure such as their primary representative Bill Clinton. The Republicans, under George W. Bush, have received much criticism for the war in Iraq, since it began in March 2003. "Bush is by far one of the worst presidents this country has ever known. He has managed to alienate us from all our allies, dispose of our troops like Pez dispenser candy, all so he can wave and smile to his fellow brainwashed Republican followers before boarding Air force One on his way to hunt in the American Wild West,'' Suzanne Capece, sophomore English/communications major, said.

Bush, who recently took shots from Democratic front-runner John F. Kerry for his use of 9/11/01 images to promote his campaign fundraising, has made it clear what he stands for. Born in New Haven, Conn., in 1946, Bush graduated from Yale University in 1968.

After serving five years in the Texas Air National Guard, Bush received an MBA from Harvard University and pursued a steady career in the oil industry. After four years in office, Bushs plans are relatively the same.

Jn terms of the economy, Bush's website states that he signed a plan for an increase in jobs to strengthen America's economy and keep money flowing. According to his website, Bush's Jobs and Growth Act of 2003 will create jobs by speeding up the 2001 tax cuts to increase the pace of economic recovery and job creation, and also provid-

ing $20 billion in aid to states that need a jumpstart. Perhaps the most relevant aspect of all the candidates campaign, homeland security, Bush has established a Congress approved Department of Homeland Security to better protect the country from terrorist attacks such as 9/ I I This act includes measures such as tighter security at airports, air patrol, and guarding of state borders.

According to Hedke, the most important issues for all of the candidates are the economy, the status of National Security, and to address the question of "What if 9/1 l happens again, and what can we do to stop it. If I were President Bush, I would be very careful over 9/11 for two reasons, one, it happened during his presidency, and two, it strikes strong negative emotion," Hedke said.

Democratic front-runner Kerry was born in Denver, Colo., in 1943. After graduating from Yale University in 1966, Kerry enlisted in the Navy and served during Vietnam. Kerry, decorated during Vietnam with a silver star, a bronze star, and three purple hearts, has rallied much support in recent months by advertising his plans in terms of the economy and national security. According to his website, Kerry will fight to restore the three million jobs in the country. Other components of this plan include tax relief for middle class families, and in a perhaps bolder claim, "restore fiscal discipline to Washington."

According to Kerry advisers, Bush's economic plan has left many states with a $90 billion budget deficit, forcing many layoffs, education cuts, and most commonly, tax increases for everyone except a small percent-

age of America, known as the wealthy.

There is an extensive IO part package pertaining to national security. Beginning \\,ith the creation of a new alliance with countries driven away from America beginning with the war in Iraq. Following this, there is winning the peace in Iraq, with a stress on removing troops from danger. The remaining eight components consist of denying terrorist of their hideouts in America, cut-off terrorist financing, keeping weapons of mass destruction from terrorists, engaging Saudi Arabia to ensure peace, improve intelligence collection, coordination and analysis, keeping peace in the middle eastern countries, and building bridges to the Islamic world.

As Kerry continues to campaign almost exclusively as the unofficial nominee against Bush, there seems to be a small, unexpected problem in the horizon for many who support Kerry.

In the 2000 election, the race was so close that Gore lost by only a small margin. This outcome was due in large part according to one article in the New York Times written by staff writer Charlie Cook, because of Green Party Nominee, Ralph Nader. Nader successfully ended the production of the Chevrolet Corvair back in 1965 with the publication of his book "Unsafe At Any Speed." Nader, a member of the green party, has entered the race for the White House again, and worried many Democrats. According to the article, Nader did more hann than good for the Democrats. Winning only two states, Florida and New Hampshire caused Gore to lose

due to the fact that those were key states in his campaign.

In terms of National Security, Nader is against the invasion and occupation of Iraq. According to Nader's campaign, "The quagmire of the Iraq war and occupation could have been averted and needs to be ended expeditiously, replacing US forces with a UN peacekeeping force, prompt supervised elections and humanitarian dSsistance before we sink deeper into this occupation, with more U.S. casualties, huge financial costs, and diminished US security around and from the Islamic world. The faulty and fabricated rationale for war has the US in a quagmire. Already more than $155 billion has been spent, adding to huge Bush deficits, when critical needs are not being met at home. We should not be mired in the occupation of Iraq risking further upheavals when our infrastructure, schools and health care are deteriorating. Four years of free public college and university tuition for all students could be paid for by $ I 55 billion," Nader said.

Overall, the 2004 race for the White House is still in its' early stages, and nothing is certain at this point in time. Whatever the outcome, many people, including former president Bill Clinton, who has been an avid voting promoter, stress the importance of voting. "Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future, " John F. Kennedy said.

From left to right: Green Party's Ralph Nader, Democratic Party's John Kerry and Republican Party's George W Bush.

Medical insurance an issue for college students

ROSIE GONZALEZ NEWS EDITOR GONZALEZROS@C.o\BRJNI.EDU

College students will be surprised when they are thrust into the real world and have to find health coverage.

Imagine living independently from parents or guardians and not having a full-time job because you are busy being a full-time student. Cabrini students have the opportunity to buy out the school's insurance for $1,402. Some schools do not offer their students medical coverage plans.

"College-aged students are at a low risk for medical problems and the plan we offer is a bargain because they are covered for medical examinations and prescriptions," Sue Fitzgerald, college nurse and coordinator of health services, said.

Graduating seniors who do not have jobs straight out of college are also feeling the wrath of being uninsured. They may be

automatically cut off of their parents' insurance the day that they walk down that aisle and receive their diplomas. For some it poses a problem, but some others would just like to find a job.

"From my understanding I am covered under my mom's insurance at least until September, but I'm not as concerned about benefits right now because I'm more concerned about making some type of money so I can help out my mom," senior Monica Green said.

Yet some others are fortunate enough to be covered well beyond their college years.

"l think that the maximum age coverage under my parents' insurance is 25. I will have fewer expenses to worry about, as long as I don't move out of my house. If I move out of my house I will be ori my own. I would be paying," junior Annette Musloski said.

More than likely, most students that are graduating will

have a hard time finding a job that will offer them the health benefits that they are looking for. It all comes down to having some kind of luck.

"It is rare for a 22-year-old to get an entry-level job with benefits of the medical magnitude because the cost of health insurance has skyrocketed. Some employers cannot offer these kinds of benefits unless the employee is wiiling to have a deduction from their pay checks," Fitzgerald said.

For more infonnation regarding Cabrini insurance, contact health services at X 8400.

• For furtherinformation on the uninsured go to: http://covertheuninsuredweek.org/

Website offers one-stop political candidate access

KRISTEN CATALANOTTO

ASST. NEWS EDITOR

KMC723@CABRINI.EDU

With the presidential election fast approaching, many Americans are turning to television and the Internet in order to find out information about the candidates. The website, www.congress.org has 'all of the information just a click away, in order for you to find out what's going on in the world of politics.

A student from New Jersey can simply select their state and information concerning upcoming elections, their current representatives and their polling place are all accessible relating to their home state.

The site allows anyone to select any of the 50 states and gives the names and contact information for those who were elected representatives. The site also allows one to track how representatives vote in congress,

Al-Qaeda 1 attacks kill Spanish civilians

KRISTEN CATLA~OTIO & SHAWN RICE Assr. NEWS EDITORS

KMC723@CABR!Nf.EDU & SMR723@CABRNI.EDU

Al-Qaeda has claimed responsibility for the train attacks in Madrid, Spain. The attacks killed 200 and ~-~...._,,~--. wounded 1..500 individuals on Thursday, March 11. Five men are now being held with connections to the deadly blasts, three Moroccans and two ,....._ _._,'--__, Indians. A tape was also found in which al-Qaeda claimed responsibility for the attacks, according to the Washington Post.

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updates gives current important issues facing the United States and allows one to directly contact representatives via e-mail. In addition, voters have the option to have their letter delivered by hand to Capital Hill.

The website also has a link that takes you to DemocracyNet, or Dnet, which is run by the League of Women Voters. Dnet allows you to compare the presidential candidates views on issues side-by-side such as the economy, the environment and gay and lesbian rights.

Congressional leaders have taken notice to the site, "In DemocracyNet the LWV has created an exceptional resource for voters and candidates alike. The opportunity to choose the issues I wanted to make statements on and the generous space available for each statement, allowed me to engage my opponents on the issues. DemocracyNet cuts through the noise and brings vot-

ers the information they need," Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton said.

Congress.org has a Media Guide, which lists every newspaper, television news station and radio station in every state. This ailows voters to contact these organizations through e-mail, fax or telephone.

Individuals who have not registered to vote also have the option of finding how to go about registering. The registration form can be filled out online and sent to your registrar of voters office.

"Mega Vote" sends voters an update via e-mail of what their representatives voted on in Congress in the past week.

Every agency in the U.S. government can be accessed through the site as well. The Supreme Court judges also have biographies and contact information through their own link on the site.

sign-up!!

A recent classified intelligence report gave specifics for the first time to how Pakistan's Khan Research Laboratories supplied North Korea with all the necessary equipment and technology to establish a uranium-based nuclear weapons program. The infonnation, provided by the Central Intelligence Agency, confirms the Bush administration's worries of a possibly accelerated nuclear weapons program in North Korea, according to the New York Times.

Kerry :receivesdelegates'votes

Senator John Kerry acquired enough votes on Saturday to receive the Democratic presidential nomination. Kerry reached 1he count of 2,162 delegate votes after Senator John Edwards dropped of the race for the nomination on Wednesday, March 3, after a disappointing turnout when ten states held caucus, according to MSNBC.

Sharon halts politicalnegotiations

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon decided to halt the political negotiations with the Palestinians because of the recent suicide bombings. Sharon said that the attacks only reinforced "the understanding that there is no Palestinian leader with the courage, th~ ::ibility, to struggle against terrortsm," according to the New York Times.

Familymember charged with homocide

Nine bodies were found in a Fresno, Calif., home on Friday, March 12. After a brief stand-off with police, Marcus Wesson was arrested, Wesson is believed to be the grandfather and father of two of the victims. The victims ranged from the ages of 2.4-1years of age. according to CNN.

Iran cancels United Nations visit

In an angry answer to the United Nations atomic agency criticism, Iran canceled indefinitely international inspections of its nuclear facilities. Iran had pursued to repeal and then reduce international censure of its failure to fully reveal its secret nuclear program to the world, according to the New York Times.

Israel responds to attacks with missiles

On Tuesday, March 16, Israel sent at least 19 tanks into the Gaza Strip. The move by Israel was sparked by a recent attack in Rafah that killed two people and injured seven. Two people were.killed after Israeli helicopters fired missiles in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, according to CNN.

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Art exhibit 'landscapes'

Holy Spirit Library

ANGELINA WAGNER ASST. A&E EDITOR AMW722@CABRINI.EDU

The Cabrini College Fine Arts Department presents Gordon Gibfried Landscapes. The exhibit will be held from March 14 to April 18. The art exhibit is being held in the

Find out who the real 'Idol' is going to be

LAURE~ REILLY ASST. NEWS EDITOR LMR722@CABRINI.EDU

American Idol flooded television sets across the United States after the success of the British version "Pop Idol." For the past two years, millions have tuned in to watch would-be pop stars compete for the chance of a lifetime. This hit television show has become the inspiration of Cabrini's next major event, Cabrini Idol.

Students are encouraged to attend the affair that is scheduled for Saturday, March 20, at 8 p.m. in the Jazzman's cafe. The event, which is being hosted by the Residence Hall Association , is free of charge; however, they are accepting donations for Cora Services, a non-profit organization that benefits learning-disabled children.

Last year, the college hosted its first annual Cabrini Idol competition comprised of 15 students. One of the judges, history professor Dr. Jolyon Girard, said the students that participated in the event last spring were very talented. "I was actually surprised at the number of students that had the guts to get up in front of their peers and sing," Girard said. Girard has been asked to return as a judge for this year's competition and looks forward to what the group of students has to offer. Math professor Dr. Carol Serotta and Residence Life director George Stroud will also be judging the event.

Just as in the television show, the judges will narrow down the finalists and the audience will make the final decision as to who becomes the next Cabrini Idol.

The judges will be critiquing each contestant on three categories: vocals, song choice, and overall performance. In total, 16 students have signed up, one more than last year's competition. Shannon Carroll, the executive vice president of RHA, is pleased with the turnout. "It's a diverse group of people who have signed up," Carroll said.

The contestants have a private preliminary screening before a student panel that begins at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday afternoon and will not start competing in front of the judges for the finals until 8 p.m., which is estimated to last until 10 p.m. Contestants must have three, one-minute songs and for the first round of the finals, students are required to sing their song of choice acapella; any per-

formance after that may be accompanied with music.

In addition to the logistics adopted from the reality show, last year's winner, junior Meg Mirzoeff will be the host, much like Ryan Seacrest. Other members of RHA will be participating as audience correspondents, getting feedback and passing out ballots for the final voting process.

Due to the reconstruction of Jazzman's cafe, there will be approximately 225 to 250 chairs available for seating. RHA president Jacqueline Flick believes that this will be beneficial for the event. "l'm hoping that it's going to be such a big success like it was year," Flick said. Carroll is sure that with some new improvements, this year's Cabrini Idol will not disappoint the student body. "Last year it was incredible and this year it will be I tenfold," Carroll said

Grace and Joseph Gorevin Fine Arts Gallery in the Holy Spirit Library. The collection has both oil and pastel paintings, which run from $550 to $ I500. There are a total of 19 paintings total at the exhibit over at the Holy Spirit Library.

To contact Gordon Gibfried, visit his website at

www.gwgibfried.50megs.com.

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"Lake of the Clouds" is a 31x46 oil on canvas by Gordon Gibfried. This is one of the paintings featured during the exhibit.

A pastel painting "Bridge" was another piece by the artist that was part of the exhibit.

'The Passion of the Christ'

2 Cabrini student reviews about the controversial movie that has hit movie theatres

MARISA GALJ.,ELLI GUEST WRITER MLG723@CABRlNI.EDU

The morals of director/producer Mel Gibson have been questioned because of his controversial movie, "The Passion of the Christ." There have been accusations that it is a very antiSemitic film. even saying that Pilate was portrayed incorrectly because he was seen as being too gentle with Christ and also that the laguage should have been in English.

Much has been said about the movie in the positive and negative aspect. The criticisms range from different extremes. For many people who are raised Christian. the movie was accurate with the account in the Bible. The Rev. Michael Bialecki said, "I was stunned by the violence of it. One of the thoughts running through my head at the time was how could someone be so cruel to another human being? How could they take such pleasure in another's suffering, their lack of regard for human life."

Having not seen the film. Dr. Primiano said "I am extremely interested in the movie. but at the same time, very wary of the violence." While discussing the movie, Primiano also believes that. "It will be like a moving holy card, like the holy cards that nuns would give to Catholic school students.''

The movie was a graphic depiction of the last 12 hours of Jesus's life. "I felt overwhelmed by the violence that Christ had to endure; the film showed the tremendous suffering that Christ had to endure," Bialecki stated. Bialecki and Primiano, when asked if either before or after the movie they felt that this film was in any way anti-Semitic, Bialecki said, "I didn't have any ideas

about it before seeing the movie." He then continued to say that he felt that the movie was a culmination of all four of the gospel stories. "I don't perceive any of the Gospels as being anti-Semitic, because each Gospel was written for a different group," Bialecki said.

Primiano stated that, "The removal of the blood curse that Caiphas places upon himself and his descendants, which could have possibly made the film, seem anti-Semitic, because it puts the blame on the Jews, and that nowadays there is a lot of sensitivity to anti-Semitism."

Primiano also feels that "Interesting that 2,000 years after Christ's death we are still talking about Jesus, and that 'The Passion of the Christ' is more about God's love for us."

3 week rise to the top of box office

JOHN M. HOLLOW.\Y STAFF WRlTER hrn725@CABRINI.EDU

One of the most controversial films of our time hit theaters on Ash Wednesday, according to film critics Ebert and Roeper. Mel Gibson has directed "The Passion of the Christ."

Starring Jim Caviezel as Jesus, the movie pays close attention to the final 12 hours of Christ's life before he was crucified. The movie has brought up discussions around the world. ls this depicting anti-Semitism as a reason for Jesus' death?

Gibson traveled for months going from country-to-country allowing sneak peaks of his epic. He showed these previews

to religious leaders hoping to clarify the confusion, and conflict arising from the production. The idea of the blame being put on Jewish people of past and present is far fetched, according to Roeper. Ebert went on to say how protestors of the movie should watch the Passion before they decide to boycott it.

Who is depicted as the one's who killed Christ then? One may ask. In this film, Pontius Pilot is much more conflicted with the decision to kill Christ. History has told us that Pilot left the decision making to the people. In the movie, the Roman's, and their soldiers are the truly barbaric men, who demand answers from Jesus.

Gibson keeps reiterating that it is a film concerning history, and deserves to be told. Mike Evans of World Net Daily was invited to a special screening, and then questioned by Gibson on how he could avoid antiSemitism.

Evan's reply was simple. He wanted to prove that Jews suffered during the time of Christ as well. The Roman's persecuted everyone who spoke against them, Jesus stood out because he was the supposed son of God. The message Evan's wanted was at the end of the movie put this in quotes: "During the Roman occupation, 250,000 Jews were crucified by the Romans, but only One rose from the dead."

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Jesussits with his apostles at the Last Supper,which is one of the scenes from "The Passion of the Christ," by producer/director Mel Gibson. This film has received many comments from critics portraying that "The Passion of the Christ" is anti-Semitic.

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Maia Morgenstern (Mary) and Monica Bellucci (Mary Magdalene)also star in the film.

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Mel Gibson directs Jim Caviezel during the filming of the movie. Caviezel was struck by lightning during the shoot and was also accidently struck by the whip.

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AMW722@CABRINI.EDU

ASST. A&E EDITOR

Franklin Bammer couldn't have been happier to talk about his Jong career in sports and his shortlived dreams of playing in minor league baseball. My grandfather sat comfortably with his photo album and began the interview talking about how he started playing sports. He was a junior at Northeast Catholic High School when several big league baseball teams began taking an interest in him.

He was an orphan at St. Joseph's Home and played every sport there was to play. He mostly played basketball and baseball. He earned the nickname "Goose" Bammer in basketball because he was "the shortest guy on the team with the biggest hands." When he was 18 years old he was a hurler like no other. He went for his third no-hitter at the time, which led to St. Joseph's defeating Nicetown

6-4 in the American Legion League. Bammer

stru~k out 11 to up his season to a total of 46 and had helped gain a 6-1 record for St. Joseph's, giving them a tie in first place.

Out of the awards th received, the one that h was the Herbert J. Pen11 award at Connie Mack. his sportsmanship and handed pitcher for the , total of four no hitters i of 16 wins and five los whole life. It was a waJ orphanage home," Barr

There were five tear his skills as a baseball 1 Phillies, Cubs, the A's to take him out to Com what he could do. He n players in his life, but l them. He clearly remer Ashburn, Roy Smalley, Roberts and Joe and Fr said that he met pretty, remembers having Rob throw pitches down at 1 where they were amaze hook that he had. He played for the K

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On the bottom left is Franklin Bammer with some team members from the Baltimore Orioles.

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On the far left is Franklin Bammer accepting the Herbert J. Pennock memorial baseball club award in 1956.

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Franklin Bammer

Nas the most proud of :kAward. He received this adium in recognition of tstanding play as the leftoerican League. He had a high school and a record s. "Baseball wasn't my or me to get out of the er said. that came out to look at iyer. Teams such as the

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MARISA GALLELLl GUEST WRITER MLG723@CABRINI.EDU

The Philadelphia sports fans will see the implosion of Veterans Stadium on Tuesday, March 21 at 7 a.m. Veterans Stadium is a sports complex that has been in Philadelphia for 33 years. Demolition Dynamics Co., an implosion subcontractor out of Tennessee, will handle the demise of Veterans Stadium, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

In less than a minute the stadium, which has held many Phillies and Eagles games, concerts and other major events in the city over the years, will see a quick resolution. After Veterans Stadium comes down, crews will see to the work of clearing out the rumble. The crews will fill the hole and free the area so a 5,500-space parking lot, scheduled as early as fall, can be constructed, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

When asked about this event, students on campus said that they were sad to see Veterans Stadium go, that it held a Jot of memories for them. Bobby Marro ,a sophomore English and communications major, said, "Dude, I loved the Vet. My dad and I went to baseball games at the Vet for years. We are both Phillies fans and we absolutely both love the Vet. I think it stands for what Philadelphia is, for the Vet was ugly looking, party central, tough, violent, and a very riotous place, and unstable." When asked about the fact that they were turning the Vet into a parking lot, people understood that it would be a good idea and to a point make traffic better, but were still upset that they were tearing down the Vet in order to accomplish this task. Jaclyn Fox, a junior history and political science major, said, "I understand we need the parking but it is sad to see the Vet, a place of memories for Philadelphia, tmned into a tailgating area."

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minor leagues for about one year. He was then taken up to the major leagues to see what "big show" was all about.

He played for the Baltimore Orioles for about a year and was a reliever, where they would put him in if the team were losing. "They were impressed because my ball moved, it didn't stand still," Bammer said. When he played with the Kingsport Orioles down in Tennessee, he played for $200 a \Veek and he didn't have an agent. Bammer said that he modeled his pitching career after Kurt Simmons of the Phillies and said that he was disappointed when Simmons got traded to St. Louis. He only played in the big show for a year since he had an injury to his pitching hand. He didn't want to go back because if he had Jost control of his pitching hand then he didn't want to hurt anyone when throwing the ball. He says that he still has the scar from when his brother swung a board that had a nail in it that went through his finger.

Sammer said that he doesn't blame his brother because if it was meant to be then it was. He doesn't regret it either because he said that if he wouldn't have retmned to Philadelphia than he wouldn't have met his wife.

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Franklin Bammer's certificate of the Herbert J. Pennock memorial baseball club award which he recieved at Connie Mack Stadium.

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The city without closing hours

Let's face it guys and gals, Philadelphia is a city that has many attractions and they have a nightlife that ends generally at 2 a.m. Hence, taking a t\vo hour trip to New York City, where. the nightlife ends in the morning and the attractions are greater, would be more exciting.

For the record, 'N'ewYork City consists of Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Bronx and Staten Island. You guys think South Street is an attraction? Try head-

ing down to the Village, where things on South Street are maybe half a block there. There are more comedy shows, clubs, bars and eateries, where excitement is just a second away. The nightlife down there never ends. Clothing shops don't close early, and you can always find a place to eat. If you want a piercing or tattoo, you can go an hour before midnight and still have time to kill.

Times Square, naturally one of the greatest places in the world, contains multiple movie theaters, eateries, a huge Toys R' Us with games and a Ferris wheel and there is even an Internet Cafe. If you want to take a place at Ripley's Believe It or Not, or if you want to shop at Virgin Record Store. you will have fun

either way. There's Broadway theater shows and off Broadway plays that are enjoyable for all ages.

You can have fun all day and all night. If you head to Brooklyn, there's Prospect Park where you can see the zoo. If you're studious and want to get into a book, right across from the park is one of the largest libraries in the city. If you want to eat, Brooklyn has the best pizza. Just go to any shop; the smell of dough, sauce and cheese will raise your noses and the taste is equally great if not better. Then there is Queens, where Chinese food is a wonder there. You can order anything and ifll taste good. They make it the way you want it. The ice skating rink and

Shea and Arthur Ashe stadium, are all in the same vicinity, so you can have fun and not go far.

Manhattan has the best hot dogs and pretzels. One restaurant I recommend is BBQ's, where the ribs and chicken are great for a reasonable price. You can head to almost any block in New York City and if there's a corner store, chances are it's open. There are also 24-hour supermarkets where you can get items fresh as if it were daytime.

While you're up all night in New York City, you don't have to worry about transportation because the trains and buses run 24-hours and you can always get to your destination. You don't have to worry about trains stopping at I a.m. By the way, this

city has a fun pass (Metrocard) that has unlimited access to buses and trains. The Staten Island Ferry or water taxis are available if you want to take a little cruise across the water.

All in all, there are more and more attractions in New York City. I didn't mention Central Park. The Bronx Zoo, Statue of Liberty, South Street Seaport or Radio City Music Hall. Let's not get started with sports teams either. The list can go on and on, yet the space wouldn't allow me to continue. If you don't believe me, go and try New York City for yourself. (Try White Castle also.) Take a vacation and experience "the city that never sleeps!"

Keeping the Girl Scouts' motto alive

CAITLI~ LANGLEY ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR CEL722 @CABRINI..EDU

Friendship can change and grow; it can fade and get brighter.

Girl Scouts teachs the phrase, ''Make new friends and keep the old. one is silver and the other is gold." As we walk through our path in life we meet people that

change that course and others that seem to just get in the way.

Either way we learn from all of those people. We learn lessons that only life can teach us. Sometimes these lessons are hard and sometimes we don't even know we are learning. Those lessons are things that mold our characters. We absorb the good things to make ourselves better and shed the bad things.

Some friends stay in your life and some friends come and go in the blink of an eye. It is unbelievable looking back at the people

r've known and how many of them I still know and what I have learned from each of them. I have a collection of important things that could only have been learned along the way. Each of us has different experiences, problems and solutions for the challenging moments of our lives. What makes or breaks us are those moves and that collection of lessons learned.

Our friends are the people in our life that allow us to grow and change. Friends are the people who stick by us in deciding

whether a situation or decision is good or bad. A friend is someone who will support you through everything, through thick and thin. The real friends are the ones that stay around. Especially the ones that you have known since sixth grade, and the ones that have been behind you in everything that you have done even when it has been the dumbest thing ever.

Cherish the fun days you \.Vere together when you decided that skipping school would be a good idea or driving to the shore and

not knowing how to get there and ending up getting lost would be the most fun the two of you had ever had before. And you know you'll be there when she gets married and when she had her first baby.

Friends are what keep you going m this ever-changing world. So what I say is keep your best friend close and tell them what they mean to you and always hug them as hard as you can.

Letters to the editor

Farewell to seniors

On Feb. 24, , five seniors from the Cabrini men's basketball team played their last game as Cavaliers. I wanted to take the time to publicly thank them and the rest of the team for a wonderful year. As cliche as it sounds, I really mean it. That night, the game under the Dixon Center roof was all that existed; the bleachers were packed and emotions ran high. The final score did not favor the blue and white, as we all know by now.

As dismal as the feeling was following the game, some of us fans waited at the Dixon Center exit for the last player to leave. Something happened there, an emotion that I am so lucky to be a part of, tugged at my tiny heart. I was incredibly proud to be a fan

of this team, part of the departing seniors as well as a Cavalier. For the fans, athletes are the spokesmen to our dreams and for that, we applaud you. I wanted to thank you, for such a special feelmg.

And so it goes, life forges on past basketball of course, but I hope you boys find a court eventually. When they do, Nick will still hit long-range jumpers, Kyle will still tower above the population, Kris will cut through what seems like nine defenders to score a sweet little lay up, Laval will still dunk like a mad man and Saleem will always have his warming smile. Your legacy will last around here; you've all earned it.

Wherever you go or whenever you play again, we know you will

make those fans just as proud as you have made us. From one heart to another, we still love you.

So long, fellas.

-Will Harmon

'Musical Chairs' appeals to the eye

Dear Editor,

It has come to 111Yattention that there is much confusion as to what the Red Cloud Theater is putting on this spring. Starting on March 25, "Musical Chairs" will begin its 16 performance run with shows at 8 and 9:30 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, with matinees on Sunday afternoon. Each show only costs $5, wit~ the second viewing costing a mere 25 cents.

Hardly reason to empty a bank account, this riveting and romantic comedy is sure to be a crowd pleaser with Cabrini. Written by a New Yorker who wanted his cast to truly listen to how the play was unfolding before their own eyes, Michael Rocks' latest smash hit is about to hit Cabrini by storm. Despite the name, no audience seats will be switched, yet through active participation, the audience has the opportunity to cast some votes as to who will be in the seats on stage.

The five-person cast is complimented with two very distinct DJs who lead the audience in voting, as well as transitioning from scene-to-scene. Set design is minimal to say the least, and the script is a play on words, yet they

both are infused together with a dynamic cast that will leave you stunned and sometimes bewildered as to who is really sleeping with whom, who is being loyal, and who is finally coming clean. Some say this is an improv show, some say it is a comedy, I say it depends when you see it. With a selection of 20 scenes and a definite eight scenes per show, it will never be the same twice, so you can figure out the permutations for that one. I thank you for allowing me to better explain the play a little bit better to you, and hope to see you soon in the theater!

Peace, Chris Friel Assistant Director

Refusal to wear the Immaturity shorts in this match •

ANGELINA WAGNER WEB EDITOR/ ASST.A&E EDITOR AMW722 @CABRfNl.EDU

Why is it that some men need to think that in order for women to attract more attention we need to wear tight skimpy clothes? Well, why don't we go and ask the FIFA president Sepp Blatter.

Recently he said that women soccer players should wear more revealing uniforms. He even went as far as suggesting wearing skimpier and tighter shorts. Apparently by having more feminine uniforms it will attract more cosmetic and fashion industries. It's a soccer game for freaking sake! I would like to see the men's soccer teams run around in more appealing uniforms for us women out there. Am I the only one that

thinks that this is ridiculous?

I don't think that by having more revealing uniforms they will attract more people to soccer games. Soccer fans go for the game, not to see how sexy the players look in their uniforms.

Now I used to be a soccer player and from what I can remember soccer shorts were uncomfortable to begin with. I was out there to play the game, not to flaunt my body to a crowd full of strange men. I think that this is a sexist remark to all women athletes out in all degrees of the game. Yes, there was an uproar of comments made by professional women's soccer teams but it sure ticked me off when I read the article too.

I don't understand how this idea could've even crossed Blatter's mind. I understand that sex sells but this is going too far. Have the heads of these corporations sunk that low for making more money? If at all, the FIFA

president should be thinking of more ways to push for focus on the women's soccer teams, having another championship and giving prize money to the teams of the Women's World Cup. By sexualizing a game like this it takes away from what the game is really about. I understand that this was a comment that he made during a press conference. What I don't understand is how he thought that this wouldn't be taken in such a striking way. As a former soccer player, I think that this is ridiculous. I'll go back to playing soccer wearing tight shorts if men soccer players play the game in tight little Speedos. That should even up the score there. Personally, I don't see how a bunch of sweaty smelly women running around on a soccer field is attractive anyway but I'm not a guy.

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IS CABRINI IN ROME OR CABRINI IN AUSTRALIA IN YOUR FUTURE?

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Holding people accountable for what happens on this campus is something that seems very ha,rd for students to do. Most of the times when you are having a good time you do not think of the aftermath of what your "night in" can cause. Students do not usually think that having a "few drinks" while hanging out in their donn/house will cost much more than just -that case of beer that was bought the night before.

Our dorms and houses are falling apart not because they are old, but because we have people on this campus that after a night of "having a good time'' cannot remember who left the Hulk-sized hole in the wall. But all of a sudden when the residents of the dorm/house magically get a bill from Residence Life saying that they owe money, they are the first to complain. \Vho knows why students on this campus have such memory lapses, but if this is going to keep happening and we want to have decent housing, we are going to have to start holding each other accountable.

We are college students, not five-year-olds that do not know whathappenswhenpeopleget thtownintowalls. It seemslike

since we are all college students, most ofus have no money to pay the large price that it is costing to have fun around here, or even the price that it is for other people to have "fun.'' Last time I checked since people are not fessing up for throwing each other into walls, everyone who is living in the house or dorm has to pay for the "good times" of others. Someday when you are all out of college, you may still decide to have fun again, and your fun is going to be in the way that you are having it now,

Luckily, I live in a house that doesn't have crazy people busting through our walls and "experimenting" with fire hydrants, but who's to say where I will be living next year, but 1 do know that I sure as hell do not have the money to be paying for other people's good times.

Accountability is something that takes minutes to do, and doesn't have to ruin an experience but can help most of our wallets when it comes to having to pay for these things after they are done. Maybe some students should remember those big dollar signs while they are throwing their friends into the walls the night before and start holding each other accountable for what they are doing.

The memory of a friend lives on

Ci!:CEIUA FRANCISCO ASST PHOTO/WEB EDITOR CAf722 @CABRINI.EDU

In 1983, seven ofmy mom's friends gave birth. I was the second-to-last born and the only girl of the group. Growing up, we were all good friends, even though some of us were more attached than others. Mark and Tony were the best friends J had throughout my childhood.

As is always the case, we grew up. Mark's family moved from across the street from me in Mayfair. Not too long afterwards my family moved and we were a short car drive away from them.

We lost touch by the time we had all reached high school. Tony was the youngest. born a month after me. Our mothers have shared embarrassing stories about them babysitting us, and Tony always hating to wear bis diaper.

"She'd come to pick him up and ask where his diaper was. I would just tell her that after the third one I gave up. He didn't' want to wear it," Mom said.

When r received the phone call that he had died, I couldn't grasp the idea. The funerals I had attended before were always older and distant relatives. { had never experienced someone who, at one point had been so close to me, pass away.

More suddenly then I expected, memories flooded me. I remembered when we would go to parties at Tony's house and always got to walk around the corner to Esposito's to get Italian water foe in the summer. Tony's older brother Mikey would walk us there.

I remembered going to one of the side streets with a tennis ball to play wire ball - there are probably tennis balls still on that

garage top. l remembered not having to worry about who was in trouble and who was gone and who was doing great in their daily lives.

I didn't cry and this bothered me. It's not that I wanted to cry; it's just that I couldn't understand why I couldn't cry. I felt numb, until wewenttothe view~ ing. For the first part of the viewing, I was mellow and subdued. It was like being in a movie, where you know what's going on and you can't change any of it, you're just in this place, in motion.

I hadn't talked to Tony in • over four years. He looked nothing like I remembered. l made it through most of the service and l still hadn't shed a tear. My mom and her friends were cry• ing and I remember handing them tissues.

When Tony's girlfriend stood up and read a poem and some other things about Tony, I lost il I was standing near Mark and bis dad. Mariehad been crying on and off since he had arrived, like his older brother Matt. l started crying and couldn't stop.

I thought about how unfair it was that someone so young could be lost. The day of the funeral, he was supposed to be going to go for an interview at a culinary school. He was attempting to make his life better, and he didn't get his chance.

If there was anything l learned from Tony, it was that life isn't lived on the sidelines. You have to do what makes you, you. He always had fun, and he could always make anyone smile.

r know that, though we had lost touch. we were still and always will be the little kids going to get water ice, losing our tennis ball to a wicked game of wire ball, and playing Nintendo in the basement trying in vain to beat our older brothers. So rest in peace now, Tone, you'll never be forgotten.

THE ROUGHRIDERS

Floodingthe _server

CHRISTINA WILLIAMS ASST. MANAGJl'-G EDITOR CMW722 @CABRll\l.EDU

It's that time of year again. Students are walking around campus with scheduling catalogues and registrations forms. They will be trying to schedule themselves so they have off on Fridays and no 8: 15 classes. Students will be trying to get their forms signed by their advisers all so they can register for the fall 2004 term.

This means that the registrar's office will be flooded with students trying to turn in their registration forms so that they can register online for classes. This is the new system Cabrini is trying to use in order to make scheduling a little less hectic.

The question everyone is wondering is will online registration cut back on the chaos or will there only be even more chaos?

I'm not a psychic or anything but I see problems coming with this plan. I mean our school doesn't

have the best internet connection. How often does the server go down a week? I can just see it now everything is going to get backed up because the server is going to go down.

I doubt the weak server will be the only problem the registrar faces. For example, all the students who don't know about their financial obligations might be in for a rude awakening when they go to register like last semester.

Last semester I couldn't believe all the people standing in line at the Financial Aid desk that just wanted to register but couldn't because they had a financial hold they didn't know anything about. All J know is I'm glad I'm not the lady sitting at the Financial Aid desk.

The next problem the registrar's office will face will be the overcrowding of classes. There will be people complaining to the registrar's office about how they can't get into required classes because there is no one really monitoring who is taking certain classes. I know that last year there were people registering for Honor's classes that weren't even in the Honor's program.

I am really anxious to see how

this online registration is going to work since there is no sort of monitor to watch what is going on. Honestly, how is the registrar's office going to know if students are registering at the right time?

The letter that was sent out said that the regular registration paper has to been turned in before students can register online. Well what if a student turns in their paper two days early, can they go and register on line a day early? If that is the case then there really will be overcrowded classes. All the freshmen will try and get out of their crappy 8: 15 classes by turning in their papers early to register online early.

I definitely think there will be kinks in the new system and there will definitely be unhappy students when registration is over. There is so much room for error that after registration is over students may be asking for the old ways back. I guess we will just have to wait until the end of March to see how things work out for the registrar's office.

Scramblefor housing

JACLYN FREESE EDITOR IN CIIIEF JMF722 @CABRll'-1.EDU

When it was time to pull numbers for the housing lottery, I pulled 496. The starting number for my class was 492, so I got lucky, very lucky. So lucky, in fact, that I am one of very few current juniors going to be living on campus next year. Something's rotten at Cabrini.

Next year is going to be so different. I will not be living with the class I have been with for three years. Too many of my fellow classmates got the short-end of the stick and have little time to look for housing elsewhere.

How the administration did

not see this coming baffles me. How it is acceptable that 110 people will not be housed baffles me. It is very disheartening that so many students will not be able to live with their friends and enjoy the college atmosphere they have grown to love.

I would hope that some of the higher ups put a halt to how many people the college is accepting. We are simply too small to hold all the people that we have accepted, and cramming more into the school will only cause more problems.

l am very sad about the situation. J am sad for the people who have to scramble for housing, especially the people who live far away, like the girl down the hall from me who is from Hawaii. I feel bad for Residence Life, because the office has to take the brunt of the complaints and they

really are not the ones to blame. I am most sad for the class of 2005. So many juniors are getting shafted and they have to accept itthere is simply no room for them. I am just lucky that I got a good number. Living off campus could not have been an option for me-I remember my mom saying one of the reasons she liked Cabrini was because of housing. Cabrini is in a rut now. What are campus tour guides and admission counselors supposed to tell prospective students about housing? There are a lot of angry sophomores and juniors around campus. This is bad, very bad and it is only going to get worse until another residence hall is built.

Player catches confidence behind the plate JuniorMary Adam will fill an importantrole as catcherin the '04 season.

ANGELINA WAGJ\ER

-\MW?22@CABRl'JI.EDU

ASST. A&E EDITOR

Softball has had a hold of Mary Adam for 15 years of her life. She's a junior English and communications major who is a catcher for Cabrini's softball team. Adam has been playing since she was 5 years old. "Yes. ifs a game, but it's a game that's been my life and it's all I know. lt 's a very mental sport and even though [ slip sometimes. rve had to learn how to control every emotion." She went on to say that every athlete has challenges that they need to overcome.

Her biggest challenge in softball is probably the one that she's facing now. Adam said that she's playing a completely different role this season that she has in the past two years. "I went from dying to get into a game to start' ing and playing every game. Before this season I haven't

caught since high school. so l 've been working really hard at getting those skills back." Adam went on to stay that she wants to know that everybody including herself has confidence for her being behind the plate, "They've been supportive of me so it helps a lot."

She said that this season was going to be tough but she thinks that the team will be fine. There's a lot of talent on the team and

-Mary Adam, junior softball player

they have two great pitchers that are returning. During the weekend of March 13th, the softball team traveled to a tournament in Maryland. Adam said that they didn ·t play as well as they wanted to in Maryland but it's over and the team is going to move on and work on what they need to improve. "Playing softball all the way to this level has taught me a lot of skills [ can use on and off the field," Adam said.

Softball hasn't been the only sport that Adam has played though. She has played basketball her entire life up until college. Adam said that she's always loved basketball as much as she loved softball and regrets not playing it in college. Since they didn't have a softball team at her middle school, she played lacrosse instead. She also played soccer for about five years and played a season of field hockey in high

school.

Right now, the softball team is 7-5 and its season opener is at home this Friday, March 19, against Gwynedd Mercy, which is in the Pennsylvania Athlete Conference game at 3 p.m. Adam said that any advice she would give to new athletes this season would be. --we·re Division III athletes, so we all play the game because we love it. Every practice and every game put it all out there and have fun. I'm not there yet but before you know it you 're going to be a senior looking at your last season, realizing it's almost over." Adam said that her future goals were that she wants to enjoy college right now and after she graduates she wants a job in video production and to be happy.

"Eventually I'll probably end up playing softball again for a women's league because I know I'll miss it," Adam said.

Men's tennis preparedto take court

After fun, sun and a lot of hard worl<,Cabrini's tennis team is back and ready for the upcoming season. Both the men and womens teams spent seven days of their springbreak in Hilton Head, S.C. with coaches Rich Aldrete and Scott Giblin.

Each day,both teams spenttwo to three hours practicing. While in Hilton Head the tean1 also had the opportunity to spend time facing off with other college tennis teams. Cabrini had no match wins as a team, but there were many individualwins. Freshman Caitlin Scott said, ''We mostly focused on getting our games in shape for the matches [in Hilton Head]. It was a lot of fun and a lot of tennis."

Strength training has been incorporated into the men's team practice schedule. They spend too to three

days a week in the gym with a strength coach. Sophomore Jack Keller said,''the four matches helped [the teams] get ready for competition here."

Hopes are high for both teams this year. "Our goal is to win PAC this year since we placed second this past season; we are in it [for the championship title] this time," freshman Vikki Nicodemus said "We are going to work as hard as we can to achieve a win. Next season looks great. We won't be losing any players come graduation and will hopefully be gaining fresh new talent when the freshmenarrive in the fall,"Scott said. ''We just have to concentrate on the next step- PAC," Keller said. Practicesare getting tougher and the driveto win the PennsylvaniaAthletic Conference is on all of the players' minds.

Nicodemus said, "Everyone played so well, we had fun and got to spend time togetheras a team."

"We're Division III athletes, so we all play the game because we love it."

Golf season takes full swing

MICHAEL A. SITIRICHE ASST. PERSPECTIVES EDITOR MAS723@CABRINJ.EDU

While many students were enjoying their spring breaks in a tropical climate, Cabrini's golf team was in Williamsburg, Va. Getting ready for their season. In Virginia, the golf team, supervised by coach Dr. Tony Verde, played four games on a four-star course. The team played two rounds a day in order to get in shape for the season. They need to carry their bags with them to every hole so by playing two rounds a day they began working out unusual muscles that need to be disciplined for a good game.

The Cavaliers start its season on Monday, March 29, where it competes until the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference championships, held on April 25 and 26.

According to junior Elliot Kohr, "the team looks solid this year. with two new freshman they will be a good addition to the team and we will have enough people who shoot well. Normally Cabrini finishes fifth out of eight teams in the PAC. However with this y~ar's new team we expect a difference from last year."

Eastern University is Cabrini's biggest competitor. During the regular season Cabrini is able to keep up with the university, but during the PACs Eastern pulled ahead. Eastern is the team to beat this year.

This year the team predicts to come in either second or third in the PACs, making an improvement from last year. ''I see this season as a real break through due to a new depth," Kohr said.

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Coach to seek fourth straightchampionship

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lacrosse coach Steve Colfer hopes to lead the men's lacrosse team tQ the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference championship at the end of the 2004 spring season.

Colfer has been coaching men ·s lacrosse for four years at Cabrini. Last year he lead the Cavaliers to a 13-4 season in which it won its ttiird PAC tournament and also took home the honor of winning its first NCAA tournament game.

Before becoming head coach, Colfer was the team's assistant coach for four years. Colfer has high hopes for the team this season. He is comfortable with the fact that the team has a good mix of upperclassmen and underclassmen. The team is currently working with 13 freshmen and three transfer players.

Colfer and the team recently traveled to North Carolina over the spring break, where it scored its first win of the season. Colfer feels that the trip is extremely important to the team's dynamic. "The trip is crucial to our success and the kids fundraise all year to pay for their hotel and meals," Colfer said.

The character of the players is what Colfer sees as the team's strongest aspect. "Being able to persevere in the face of adversity," Colfer said.

He would like to get more practice time with the team. "We are constantly having to alter our practice to protect our one field because it is also our game field," Colfer said. Colfer hopes that in the future the team will be rewarded for its hard work and will be given the facilities the team deserves.

Colfer sees the team being successful if it continues to work on their lacrosse IQ. "We need to become smarter in some game situations," Colfer said.

Men's lacrosse opens season 3-0

captains have made it easy for the freshmen to adjust," freshman Greg Cleaver said.

Men's lacrosse already has a perfect record of 3-0. and a ranking of 18th in the nation. This top 20 ranking is the first of any men's lacrosse Pennsylvania Athletic Conference team. The winning streak began during spring break when the men's lacrosse team defeated Greensboro College in North Carolina.

Traveling eight hours by bus gave the team plenty of time to mentally prepare themselves for their first game of the season. "Coach made sure we knew it was a business trip, so we went down there and took care of business," senior captain Rory Friel said. The Cavs edged out Greensboro with a score of 8- 7.

After its victory the team had little time to celebrate. and continued its travel further south to St. Andrew·s College to prepare for their next game. Upperclassmen offered support to newcomers in adjusting to college level lacrosse. "I knew it was going to be difficult to play college lacrosse, but the coaches and

Returning to Cabrini College the team prepared for its next game against Fairleigh Dickinson University. The game was on FDUs home field due to weather conditions and resulted in a victory for Cabrini of 8-4.

The team has been flexible with complications in schedules. Its third game of the season was .!:against 13th ranked Hamilton College. The men's lacrosse team has yet to play on its home field this season. They hosted Hamilton at nearby Haverford School. In another close game Cabrini topped Hamilton 13-12. "We have a tough schedule this year and this win should be one of many to come," Friel said. Still early in the season the team has set further goals for themselves. "Our potential is limitless and the drive of our team will determine the rest of our season," senior Michael Piccoli said.

Look to support the Cavs at its first home game scheduled for Saturday, March 27, against Alvernia College at 1 p.m.

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Head coach Steve Colfer looks on during a recent practice. This is Colfer's fourth season leading the men's lacrosse team.

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Head coach Steve Colfer directs his team during a practice in the Dixon Center due to inclement weather.

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Senior Sean Gracey moves the ball upfield past freshman Greg Cleaver during practice as the team prepares for its next game.

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Women's·tax opens strong

With a landslide victory over Alvemia College, the Lady Cavs are ready to roll.

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Spring break training paid off for the Lady Cavs with a I 4-1 victory against Alvernia. Winning the first game of the season set high expectations for the team. The Lady Cavs are ready for whafs next on its schedule.

The Lady Cavs dominated the field the whole game on Saturday, March 13. Junior AnneMarie Greenwald scored the first goal of the game. The Lady Cavs only allowed one lucky goal to be made by the Lady Crusaders.

'They threw their passes too much," freshman attack Allison Sachs said. During the game the Lady Cavs were always the first to a loose ball. Gaining ground balls made it possible for teammates to make runs utilizing the playing field. Sophomore Caroline Smith was successful with making runs from the back helping the Lady Cavs advance on goal. Until the last minutes of the game the Lady Cavs still had attempts on goal and persevered until the final play.

Training over spring break in Florida is what head coach Jackie Neary considers the team's secret to its success. Neary hopes the training has helped to prepare the team for another successful season after winning the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference last year.

Eleven freshmen are a new addition to the team. "They have a lot of speed and talent," assistant coach Jen Friz said. Florida training was the first time they

Senior captian Kelli Romano and sophomore Dana. Malstrom defend against an Alvemia College player during the lady Cavs I+ I victory on Saturday, March 13.

were able to practice a lot with the team. "We are trying to work them into our system," Neary said. The freshmen were able to be a part of the entire team bonding together and getting geared up for the season. Leading the young team are senior captains Anne Dougherty Maureen McQuade and Kelli Romano. Their time in Florida was vital

because they did not have much practice time in the gym. Due to weather and field conditions outside practices were hard to schedule as well. Neary was impressed with the work of many players during the training in Florida. "A lot of sophomores and juniors showed great performances in Florida," Neary said. Juniors Julie Smith and Greenwald were

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• Mass, 12:15 p.m., Brockmann Chapel of Saint Joseph

Women's lacrosse vs Gwynedd-Mercy College, 4 p.m.

Junior pre-registation for summer and fall

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Men's lacrosse at Ohio Wesleyan Uniwrisy, 3 p.m.

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Univerisy, 1 p.m.

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Univerisy, 1 p.m.

Softball at Arcadia Universiy, 1 p.m.

RHA's Cabrini Idol. 8 p.m., Jazzman's Cafe Outreach Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Men's lacrosse at College ofWooster, 1 p.m.

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Pianist Barry Hannigan, 3 p.m., Mansion (contact the Fine Arts Department a X8380 for more info)

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among the players Neary mentioned to stand out while training over spring break.

The Lady Cavs are looking for a bigger challenge in upcoming games. "A win 's a win, but were looking to play against some strong opponents," Neary said.

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

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Sophmore pre-registration for summer and fall

Ivy Young Willis Award Ceremony: Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker Knoll, 7-9 p.m., Widener Center Lecture Hall

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• Mass 12:15 p.m., Brockmann Chapel of Saint Joseph

• Men's tennis at Alvernia College, 3:30 p.m.

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• Mass,12:15;Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 12:45 p.m.;Sacrament of Reconciliation, 2:45 p.m.; Benediction, 3:05 p.m., Brockmann Chapel of Saint Joseph; for more times and other information call Student Activities Office

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