April 22, 2004 issue 22 Loquitur

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LAUREN REILLY NEWS EDITOR LMR722@CABRINI.EDU

Conflict surrounding the activities for senior week is the factor responsible for the possible resignation of the senior class president and vice president. Just three weeks shy of completing their term, Katie Hernson and Ryan Mulloy, both senior English and communication majors, mentioned the possibility of leaving the student government association (SGA) after they were relieved of their duties to plan the-senior week events by their adviser, Jason Bozzone, the director of student activities.

"My working relationship with Mr. Bozzone has been very destructive to my work, reputation, self-esteem and selfworth. It is because of this relationship and my observations of Mr. Bozzone that I feel he is doing a sub-par job as adviser," Mulloy stated in a letter, justifying his recent decision to resign.

On Wednesday, April 14, Remson and Mulloy received an e-mail indicating that they would no longer be involved with scheduling the events of senior week. In the e-mail,

Bozzone explains his reasoning behind his decision. "I cannot trust your commitment and leadership in planning senior week activities nor organize senior class meetings. You have not proved that you are capable of completing tasks on time," Bozzone said.

Hemson and Mulloy disagree with this statement and attribute part of the disagreement to miscommunication. They report to have experienced situations

where Bozzone provided them with inconsistent deadline dates, creating confusion amongst themselves as to what had already been accomplished and what still needed to be taken care of. After Bozzone's notification, Hernson and Mulloy announced to both Bozzone and SGA of their intentions to resign from the organization. "I put in a lot of time and effort, as did Ryan, to organize these events. To have them pulled from our control

after they were completed is a slap in the face to both Ryan and me,'' Hernson said.

The news of the potential resignation concerned the other SGA members. In a meeting on Sunday, April 18, the members voted to support the reassignment of the senior week festivities to Hemson and Mulloy as well as setting expectations and limitations for Bozzone and possibly acquiring a new adviser for the 2004-2005 school year.

Although only 15 members were present at the meeting, 12 of them were in favor of seeking a new adviser. As for the restoration of Hernson and Mulloy's responsibilities for senior ·week, members voted unanimously in favor of letting them continue to finish what they have already started.

The decision to elect a new adviser came about as SGA members discussed what had prevented them from accomplishing many of the tasks they set out to do this year. Many members believe that the administration has too much power over the organization, therefore compromising their attempts to better the student body. "We weren't able to succeed because we weren't able to lead," Jesse Gluckman, a senior education major and president of SGA, said.

The meeting at which SGA will present their concerns to the administration is scheduled to take place later this week. Until then, Bozzone remains quiet about the issue. "I have no comment until I have had the opportunity to meet with Ryan Mulloy and Katie Hernson regarding their concerns," Bozzone said.

FCCcensorshipoverbroadcastingdebatableissue

GINA PERACCHIA STAFF WRITER GMP722@CABRINI.EDU

The FCC's censorship rules have gone into full effect ever since the Super Bowl incident with Janet Jackson, which occurred in early February.

TV shows that were once able to say risque words are now being bleeped out or having their scenes be cut. Radio disc jockeys are _being taken off the air

throughout the country, because their programs are not fit for people of all ages.

There are two different sides to this controversy. Some people agree that the FCC should be taking more control of entertainment in this country, and others think they have blown what happened at the Super Bowl way out of proportion, and now there is a domino effect taking place.

Janet Jackson recently appeared on "Late Night with

David Letterman" on CBS. During the interview, Letterman badgered Jackson about what happened at the Super Bowl, but she was not comfortable with the topic and wanted to talk about other issues. After getting somewhat frustrated, Jackson softly said the word "Jesus" and laughed, but it was bleeped out of the taped show. CBS felt it was inappropriate to air, because they saw it as offensive. Matthew Comely, a senior English and

communication major, said, "I think it's CBS' choice to edit their content however they want, but I do not agree with it. Everyone is a little trigger happy right now."

Before the Super Bowl incident, the FCC made it known that on some basic cable channels, and even some radio stations, the "f-word" would be allowed. This came as a shock to many people in this conservative society, except for high school

and college students. They were now able to see the South Park movie un-cut on Comedy Central. Krista Mazzeo, the Communications Center supervisor, said, "I think it's inappropriate, especially since it's a cartoon. I know it's geared toward adults, but there's an underlying

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Senior class President and Vice President Katie Hernson and Ryan Mulloy finalize plans for the up-coming senior week activities.

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Rebuilding SGA

With the low voter response in the Student Government Association election and the resignation of the senior class president and vice-president, it has become apparent that SGA needs to re-evaluate itself and its agenda. The SGA has an important role to play but is falling short in several ways.

The rrrst area is leadership development. More students need to challenge themselves and attempt leadership positions like ones found in the SGA. It appears as if the same people always apply for all the leadership roles such as the SGA, CAP Board and even the Loquitur. You can find the same people working on two if not more of these organizations at one point in time. Students need to realize that a leadership role in student government is excellent preparation for a future career.

The role of the adviser needs to be examined. The adviser is just that -one who advises the students and allows them to succeed or fail. Students of SGA have raised the question of bringing in an adviser who is not in an administrative office directly related to issues the students deal with Even though some in SGA are frustrated with their current adviser and want to vote to remove him, they also need to put themselves under the same microscope and examine their faults that may have negatively affected the success of SGA.

As the new SGA leaders prepare for next year they must provide an agenda to the community of plans that they wish to achieve. Cabrini students need to know of open forums that SGA has scheduled in order for them to know their voice is being heard. By encouraging the community to participate in the SGA meetings, this provides a perfect example to the administration of how the students are working on particular issues.

SGA and the administration need to examine the role they want to play in the future of Cabrini. SGA can sit back and be an organization with no direction or they can work together and challenge administration decisions. The roadblock that the administration has placed in front of SGA has to be torn down and the SGA leaders have to work together to construct a realistic, functioning association.

The mistakes of past SGA years have to be corrected and the administration has to allow the current SGA leaders an opportunity to prove themselves as an organization that can potentially change a situation for students. The SGA will be going through difficult times attempting to change their purpose while at the same time making their voice be heard. The Cabrini students should show support, for only in unity can we accomplish things.

Definingindecency

.One person's taste is another person's disgust. The Federal Communications Commission has been on a hunt for obscene material ever since the Super Bowl. In most cases, it is not the material that is regarded as indecent, rather the context it is used in.

The restrictions laid down by the FCC apply more to television and radio than to any other medium. Although the first amendment is always thrown up as an argument against the FCC's decisions, this is not necessarily the case since obscene material is not really covered by it,

Certainly at Cabrini the Woodcrest magazine can be found using "naughty" words in their stories that would be censored from television and radio due to its offensiveness. The difference between them is that while readers generally seek the magazine out, television and radio are considered media that are easily accessible.

The FCC and their battle against indecency do have its benefits for cultural, artistic works. The envelope has continuously been pushed so far in all forms of broadcasting and publication. By allowing the FCC to step in and control the "problem," the same people who originally crossed the line can do so once again and be considered fresh and original.

Given that audience viewers have the ability to tune out material they may think to be obscene, why then must the FCC feel the need to moderate what we see and hear? Options are available like the V-chip, website blockers and basic old parental supervision. By the time the presidential election is over the concern over indecent content in broadcasting and print will slowly subside. Nudity and language can be embraced for their artistic intentions or can be labeled as utterly disgusting content. The FCC needs to establish the line that separates true indecency and artistic material that serves a cultural purpose.

Presentation discusses AIDS concern in Africa

KENDALL NErL STAFF WRITER KMN722@CABRINI.EDU

The Collaborative Learning Community, Healing Matters sponsored in partnership with Catholic Relief Services a presentation on Wednesday, April 14, on the growing problem of AIDS in Africa. The presentation given was broken down into three parts including a powerpoint presentation that gave audience members the real story about the disease that is plaguing Africa, followed by a poster session run by students who take part in Healing Matters, concluding with a CRS presentation about advocacy in relation to AIDS.

Aids is defined as a "severe immunological disorder caused

by HIY, resulting in a defect in cell-mediated immune response that is manifested by increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and certain rare cancers. It is transmitted primarily by exposure to contaminated body fluids, especially blood and semen." The AIDS epidemic is the number one cause of death in Sub-Saharan Africa. ln 2003, an estimated 23 million people were infected with the virus; of these 2.1 million are children. During her first visit to Africa in April of 2000, 82 percent of p.eople that Kathy Brown visited in a hospital were dying of AIDS.

The AIDS epidemic leaves as many as 11 million children orphaned. Children then lose their chances at schooling, having now to be considered the

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main caregiver, and the trauma of having lost their parents. It is expected that by 2010, 20 million children will be orphaned. Brown feels as though there is a sense of hope. The people who have been affected are rallying for support to cure AIDS. She also believes that we need U.S. leadership on the AIDS bill. Junior business major Yoshi Sommer, a poster presenter at the event said, "Although I have no interest in science, AIDS is a pretty heavy topic and is good to have knowledge on."

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Studentstoraise awarenessover commercialcoffee farmerstruggles

KELLY FtNLA:'11 STAFF WRITER KAF722@CABRINI.EDU

Be prepared to face a barrage of social consciousness on Thursday, April 22, from 11:30 to 1:30 in the caf and Jazzman's cafe because students from various classes will be participating in an advocacy campaign designed to raise awareness of the plight of the commercial coffee farmer.

Coffee is one of the most traded commodities in the world, second only to petroleum. Bean farmers are often paid less-thansufficient wages for their crops, and, as a result, the economies of coffee-farming countries like Columbia and Vietnam are suffering.

Coffee bean farmers are paid, on average 38 cents per pound. Fair trade farmers are paid $1.26 per pound. This is mainly due to the elimination of middlemen, nicknamed coyotes, or representatives of distribution companies that deal directly with farmers.

The increased price of fair trade coffee bean prices, which is slightly more expensive for consumers, allows communities to invest in healthcare, education and local infrastructure.

Students from Dr. Jerry Zurek's SEM 300, Mary Harris's international finance class, Dawn Francis's mass media class and Ruby Remley's product dis-

tribution class are working together to advocate fair trade practices in the coffee market.

It's a remarkable cooperation across five courses and three departments," Zurek said.

The idea for the cooperative came after faculty members from varying departments traveled to Baltimore, Md., to Catholic Relief Services headquarters, to learn about international issues. Fair trade coffee was one of CRS's primary projects. They had already done a significant amount of research on the topic, according to Harris. This was one of the deciding factors.

Harris's class wrote papers after researching the social and economic factors of fair trade. Students were then asked to offer their opinions on the matter. The class unanimously decided that fair trade is better both socially and economically.

Members of the participating classes will be offering information sessions and administering short quizzes to anyone interested during lunch hours Thursday.

An informational powerpoint presentation, prepared by the product distribution class, will be projected on the walls of the caf and Jazzman's. Prizes are available to all of those who participate, and larger prizes will be given out lottery style to those whose fair trade knowledge is exceptional.

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FCC censorship: questions linger

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The FCC has warned the entertainment industry that this is just the beginning of their censoring, and that each network will have to take into account everything they put on television or on the radio.

On April I, 2004, radio shock jock Howard Stem's show was pulled off all stations across the country. Fans were furious and calling into the station where Stem works cursing the FCC, the station, and Stern for letting this happen. Later in the morning, Stem came back on the air, laughing, to let everyone know it was just an April fools joke.

Stem did this to show how it would be if the FCC did pull his show off the air. It was obvious that all of his listeners were disappointed, but were relieved when Stern returned to the mic.

"Fundamentally, Howard Stem is doing a publicity stunt for himself. He's old news, so he's generating a controversy around himself to get his name back in the headlines. He knows better than anyone that this is not a freedom of speech issue like he's making it out to be." Stern made a comment in reference to the FCC stating that it's taking them too long to take him off the air and that if they were going to do it, they would have done it by now.

Even though the FCC has not taken him off all the stations he is currently on, one of the biggest communications companies in the country, Clear Channel, decided to pull Stem's show off of six stations temporarily in Florida, California, Kentucky, New York, and Pennsylvania in early March. According to an article on CNN.com on April 8, 2004, Stem's show has been permanently booted from those stations, and the FCC has proposed a $495,000 fine for Clear Channel enforcing the maximum fine of $27,500 for each of 18 violations of federal decency rules.

FCCwarnsof_ounishment to offensivecontent

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In recent weeks, the Federal Communications Commission has made it clear that it will not let organizations abuse the rules regarding offensive content on television, radio and satelite cable andjn the case of the recent Howard Stern incident, which involved his show being banned from Clear Channel Stations, radio broadcasting. As for some students on Cabrini's campus, Stern's punishment is not the answer. "I think that it says a lot about our society how people can tum the radio on, listen to a rap song that contains incredibly offensive material in the field of sex, drugs, and murder, and the FCC instead decides to seek the ban of an entertainer that everyone knows what to expect when they hear his material," David Jones, a sophomore psychology major, said.

The FCC is a federal commis-

sion that monitors the content of radio stations and many other media based informational institutions. The FCC website states that it has the main purpose of creating rules to avoid offensive content from reaching the general public. Tim Sabean, an operations manager for the popular radio station 94.1 WYSP-FM described the process in which the FCC enforces its rules. "We (WYSP] do not believe in, take part in, or condone any type of broadcast indecency; the FCC enforces heavy fines and possibly license revokto those institutions that break the decency rules," he said.

With the rules regarding offensive content in the area of television and radio, some feel it is an infringement of freedom of speech on the most basic level. "I understand that there has to be a set of rules to a certain degree, but with the amount of trash on the air today, much of it, including Howard Stem, should be able to say what they want it freedom

of speech is to be taken seriously by Americans," Ben Markwell, a sophomore psychology major, said. "It isn't 'freedom of speech to a certain level,' it should be all or nothing," he added.

Overall, the FCC has made it a point to show that it will not tolerate any offensive subject matter, and will not stop until all institutions follow the rules set forth by the federal government.

For more information on the policies and procedures of the FCC, visit their site: http://www.fcc.gov

HowdoesCabrinipushthelimits?

PETE KULICK GUEST WRITER PETE2346JR@AOL.COM

How far can the limits be pushed on Cabrini's radio station WYBF? To ascertain how far an individual can go on Cabrini's public radio station, one must understand the rules and guidelines set forth by Cabrini as well as the Federal Communications Commision.

"Cabrini is very persistent in not only following the FCC guidelines, but following the guidelines of being a private institution," Ryan Norris-, a junior English and communication major, said. As host of "Late Night Testosterone," Norris, and all other WYBF jockeys, have to comply with rules outlined by station manager Krista Mazzeo. If said rule is broken, the student will face several consequences.

Prohibited in Mazzeo's outline is the use of foul language and drug or alcohol references. Breaking the rule is cause for

one-week suspension from the station. A second violation entails immediate dismissal from the station, a failure for the course and permanent dismissal from WYBF.

The station rules complement that of the colleges. Exemplifying this policy would be the case in which the FCC allowed the "f-word" to be used as an adjective. Both Krista and Cabrini's rules negated that allowance.

Mazzeo's outline also holds WYBF jockeys accountable for their guests and callers as well. If a guest should fail to abide by the rule, the jockey will no longer be permitted guests. In the event that a ·caller breaks this rule, the jockey will not be allowed to air callers.

"We're an open forum for campus discussion. We raise important unspoken issues on campus and say what other radio shows don't," freshman English and communication major Dan Squire, a regular guest on "Late

Night Testosterone," said. One instance involved a band known as The Bloodhound Gang as studio guests. While on the their t O p S a n attempted to bring alcoholic beverages into the studio. While the action was brought under control, Mazzeo still decided to pull the band's CDs from the stations

library.

The station manager dealt with another violation that led to the dismissal of an Eastern University student after violating the guest policy and allowing "obnoxious, demeaning and highly sexual content on his show," Mazzeo said.

An instance occurred last semester on "The Random Show," which was hosted by sophomore English and communication major Wayne Mac Dowell and Ray Croce, a sophomore history and political science major. "I have personally pushed two really big limits," Mac Dowell said. These are the two instances that led to 'the suspension of the show.

The first being "candies for panties," an escapade that called for females to exchange their underwear for candy. Coupled with the brassiere bartering was a comment where a listener was referred to as a "failed abortion." These incidents had pushed the

limits far enough and thus warranted a suspension.

The violations tend to stem from the same root. "Most of the limits pushed are in regards to foul language and sexual content," Mazzeo said.

Although pushing the limits often has a negative connotation, there are different ways in which the students at WYBF break traditional standards of radio. Cabrini's music format is different than that of mainstream radio station. "An independent of any kind will get more recognition on college radio than any other corporate station," Mac Dowell said.

Rule breaking aside, the Cabrini College radio station has established a platform that focuses on the unknown artist and local music scene rather than stirring up controversy. "We expose a lot, which is more important than pushing limits," Maro said.

OUTSPOKENbecomesunspoken

JANA FAGOTTI STAFF WRITER JAF722@CABRINI.EDU

As outspoken as the students involved in video practicum may be, they also say they want more exposure if they are going to be censored.

Junior Mary Adam, an English and communication major, admits that in her film, "Jealous Kills," there was some risque language. Host of "OUTSPOKEN!," junior Jamie Lewis, an English and communication major, said that the airing of Cabrini's version of "Battle of the Sexes" offended faculty when viewed in Jazzman's cafe earlier this year and was cancelled as a result. Often times, the students question how they are able to express their opinions and talents when censored.

"No one sees what we do," Adam said. Both Lewis and Adam feel that their work in video does not warrant censorship, especially with their lack of campus exposure. Lewis said, "We were censored a lot." She is particularly upset about the incident with Battle of the Sexes. "This is student-run and this what students do," said Lewis.

Junior English and communication major Craig Vagell, another video practicum student, said he also feels censored. "Cathy (Yungmann, associate professor of communications] has given us the opportunity to entertain students with attractive segments."

Lewis feels that students in Cabrini video should continue to push the !imit because "that's what people want to see."

From college yearbook to literary magazine, Woodcrest is a

teaching, publishing lab where students get the opportunity to tell their own stories without feeling censored. "This is real writing, we don't want it to be safe," professor of English and communication

Charlie McCormick said. McCormick advises publishing the spring magazine, while Dr. Frechie advises the fall edition.

Wrjting for Woodcrest means taking the COM 320 course that is taught bo,th semesters, with a publication printed at the end of each semester. There are two publications each year, the fall session is taught by English and communication professor Dr. Seth Frechie and focuses primarily on creative writing and photography. McCormick teaches the spring session which focuses on non-fiction writing and includes senior portraits. There are two publications each year. The spring 2004 edition is set to

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McCormick and Frechie encourage students who write for The Woodcrest to write about independent issues in uncomfortable ways. Senior Lucy Truglio said that Frechie and McCormick want to give students a sense of literary expression. "They don't censor us," Truglio said. "Sometimes I think Frechie wants us to push the envelope." Freebie said, "We've placed very few limits on student expression."

McCormick recalls the first piece that ever made him nervous. It was written by senior Vince DeFruscio, entitled "Cupcakes and God," a story about Mother Ursula, recently deceased founder of Cabrini. McCormick and DeFruscio worked with the ~ontroversial piece and it ran in The Woodcrest.

The most recent Woodcrest "wow" was published in the fall edition of this year's Woodcrest. The picture, taken by English and communication major Cecelia Francisco, featured a comedic photo of a student showing her backside. It was ·a form of artistic expression. "I didn't personally like it," Truglio said. DeFruscio felt it undermined the hard work and creativity of Woodcrest."

This is a student-run publication with a primary editorial board of students who make all of the decisions. "I don't know that we've ever published work that I don't feel comfortable about," Freebie said. "If people are writing responsibly and if there's significant creative justification I think that spe.iks for itself."

Students honored for being 'builders' of community

TANYATOMAJAN STAFF WRITER TKT722@CABR1Nl.EDU

Last Friday an event was held to honor the "educated hearts" of Cabrini, to celebrate "Outstanding Leaders in Commu11ity Engagement and Outreach.".

Seven. round tables filled Grace Hall atrium, in the middle of each, a c@upleof bricks to go along with the "construction" theme of the night and a candle setting the laid-back type of atmosphere. The centerpiece showed pictures of old and new CEO's at various locations, and was decorated with medals and construction hats to keep the notion of the volunteers being the "construction crew" of the community.

The "construction crew" members were made up of students, faculty and staff, individuals, and various groups. Every honoree worked hard within the campus community and outside Cabrini to offer leadership, while also linking the Cabrini community to the outside world.

Before people began to show Dr. Mary Laver, the coordinator of Community Outreach, along with other faculty and staff, set up food and beverages for many guests who were invited. Various types of soda, sandwiches, and desserts sat on the long tables in the atrium.

Upon entering the gathering, everyone wrote their names on white stickers so that everyone could distinguish who was who and what service/s they provided.

Dr. Myrna Grandgenett, started the night by welcoming everyone to the 2nd annual "CEO" Honors Reception. The first to speak, Phil Nicolo, began by reflecting that "charitable work may not make the headline", but "that's ok".

Dr. Mary Laver, introduced that it's easy to "measure growth by buildings" but not real "growth and change". She went on to state that the people in the room were the community builders of today and that everyone reached out and "worked together for a good cause."

The volunteer sites were located in different locations from Philadelphia to Mexico and the activities ranged from signing people up for voter registration, to soup kitchens! food drives, helping the elderly, walking for a cause, to micro lending programs and literacy programs, 'sports for the handicapped, and social justice immersion.

David Chiles gave out the Faculty and Staff Awards, calling all the faculty and staff members one by one to receive their awards. Each were given a glove to represent that they performed a service/s in the construction of community outreach.

Dr. Nick Uliano, from the romance languages department, spoke about the weekly ESL program along with after-school activities that were just some of the services that had come out of working to help the community.

Jessica, one of the many individuals who worked in community ·outreach, described a girl who didn't have any books at home due to fact that her school couldn't afford books for everyone.

Jessica, along with many others, donated over a hundred books for the kids during a semester so that they could keep educating themselves outside of school. It was the "proudest moment of my life so far" to do something to change even just one child's life for the better. She said that she, unlike many people, looks forward to going to work on Monday and that it's the best part of the week.

Missy Sellitto, assistant direc-

tor of Cabrini Mission Corps and '00 graduate, told how she worked in the community and how she is still active in retreats which she continues through the Cabrini Mission Corps. She went on Project Appalachia in W Va., worked for 2 years in a Brooklyn foster care, as well as many other services. She commended the students before giving out the Active Citizens Awards to the individuals who helped in Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Border Experience, New York City Cabrini Mission Immersion, Project Appalachia, and the Hunger and Homelessness Awareness campaign. Each individual were given plaques with the "Leading with Heart" logo, four hands touching a heart, and on the bottom of the plaque it said " Leading with heart to create a more just and compassionate society."

Karen Bonin, class of 2005, gave Community Builder Awards for people educating their minds in class and their hearts in the community. She said that the holidays are always a good time to give, but "what about the rest of the year."

Kevin Stroman, Founder and President of "Kids First Now", said that everyone needs education and that it is a "blessing" that Cabrini College is here.

Lastly, Dr. Mary Laver, gave two awards, one to Karen Bonin for the "Christmas All Year Program" and to Dr. Toni Iadarola for her "grace under pressure." Dr. Mary Laver concluded "the world needs everyone of you and your gifts."

The night ended with Dr. Myrna Grandgenett thanking all the people who do this everyday. She said to remember that the final exam is after school when you make the love of "God more visible in the world."

SupremeCourtto decideonvalidationofdeathrow sentences

More than 100 death row inmates are waiting to see if the Supreme Court will decide whether or not their death sentences are null and void. These cases are being re-examined - by the Supreme

Court due to the fact that the convicted criminals were sentenced to death by a judge and not a jury. The Supreme court ruled two years ago that only a jury and not a single judge could hand a defendant the death penaJty, according to MSNBC.

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NASA remains skeptical concerning space travel

NASA has turned down Russia's idea of having a year-long space mission. The U.S. has been using Russian space shuttles •since the explosion of the Columbia on Feb. I, 2003. Astronauts and cosmonauts typically spend six months in space. Russia hoped to extend the trips by a year, which would allow them to offer space trips to paying customers. according to MSNBC.

Amish move out of Pa.

Over the past four years around 300 Pennsylvania Amish have moved to Wisconsin in order to farm much cheaper land. These individuals were also seeking to get away from the amount of temptations of the modem world they the choose not to·take part in. Wisconsin is now the fourth largest Amish community in the United States; Pa. ranks as the second largest, according to the Washington Post

5 years since Columbine shooting

Tuesday, April 20 marked the fifth ,----------. anniversary of the Co1umbine High School -,. shootings in Colorado. Twelve students were killed in 1999 by Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris. The two gunman then shot themselves. Students at Columbine had the day off, but many ch.ose to go to the school and ~----~ silently remember their peers who were murdered, according to CNN.

Bush standing firm

President Bush defended his reasons for going to war in lraq and the controversial Patriot Act. The President has been fight• ing to keep his presence above Kerry in the polls. Bush had been trailing behind Kerry, but in the most recent poll ·he was slightly ahead according to MSNBC.

CEO of McDonald's Dies at 60 McDonald's CEO, JimCantalupo died due ~~~mrz::~ to a heart attack the company's worldwide convention in Orlando, Fl. Cantalupo had recently been successful with introducing sa1~ ads, adult happy meals. and fruit to the fast food chain. these new menu additions helped their shares to rise to 54 percent.

Cantalupo will be replaced by Charlie Bell who worked side by side with the fonner CEO, according to Reuters.

Tribunal to bold Hussein triaJ

Iraq's governing council announced Tuesday that they will be setting tip a tribunal in order to hold a trial for fonner Iraqi leader, Saddam Hussein. Hussein will be defended by French lawyer Jacques Verges, according to CNN.

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Most students could not imagine a day in which they would not hear sexual innuendos and foul language on their favorite television shows. However, most students' parents and even grandparents remember these times.

The infamous Production Code promoted by the Motion Pkture Producers and Distributors of America governed what the viewer saw on television in relation to family life between men and women. On old television shows, such as "The Dick Van Dyke Show•' and ·•r Love Lucy," husband and wife would never be seen in the same bed. In both shows there were twin bed in the parents' room.

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NINA SCIMENES SPORTSEDITOR NMS722@CABRINI.EDU

Censorship is an issue that is touching many different areas of popular culture. Abercrombie and Fitch has been proving time and time again that sex sells, but what is more crucial is who buys these products. Advertisers have been targeting a younger market with extreme marketing tactics.

A&F went to campaigning extremes with their mag-alog. This magazine was more than just a catalog; it acted as a magazine as well. All of the appalling publicity and the countless complaints from parents forced A&F to change their marketing tactics.

Howard Stern is not the first to be criticized for his editing decisions. Radio and television are both mediums that are not easy to get away from, but are not as visible as clothing is to other people. The bottom line to both issues would be the customer gets the final say in buying into the sarcastic humor, or revealing clothing. A&F give their customers a choice too, allowing their consumers various clothing options to decide on.

The latest A&F catalogue that was sent through the mail this spring season was the first of a new type of divided advertising. There are now two different magazines, rather than one large one. The catalogue that displays the clothing products has a minimal arrangement of sexy

models with barely-there clothing on. Instead, there is a second magazine that only has photographs of models. The styles of the photographs are not as provocative as the photographs back in the fall catalog of 2003 that portrared women in a disgraceful manner with nudity.

A&F is a clothing store that is targeting a young market. The sizes run small and mostly all high scholars consider the clothing a staple in their wardrobe. A recent New York Times article written by Robin Finn helps prove that advertisers were aware of exactly what they were doing with the pornographic quarterly catalog; making money in the business "sex always sells." It's just the way it's packaged and presented that change the mood, but the message is still not clear. All of a sudden everything is lily white, and everybody's into this goody-two-shoes thing; is a product of the moment," Sam Shahid, a New York Art director, said.

The reason the media took the subject of the censorship for A&F seriously is because of their young target market.

Teenagers wear these types of clothing to be considered well-dressed and fit in with the latest fashion designs. No matter how they market it, the teenagers will have no objections and still sport the sexy clothes. The demographic group that showed the most complaints were the parents of teenagers.

shows that had to abide by the Production Code. but talk shows as welt. Manysingers on the "Ed Sullivan Show" were only taped from the waste up. Many people remember Elvis appearing on the Ed SulHvan and being broadcasted from the waste up. Elvis may have been the first one edited .on Ed Sullivan's show but not in television history.

The first person to be cen~ sored on television was Eddie Cantor in 1944 on NBC. Cantor was a controversial artist for his time. Two of his hit songs were considered risque, one of them being "Making Whoopee."

one of these ··objectionable" topics on each show.

Not tQo tong after the Smothers Brothers battle over what should be censored and what should not be censored led to the beginning of tn<Wie rating. Following the new rating system came changes in censorship on television.

On today's television there are can be seenpeople sleeping in each other's beds. Whether it is two people in a platonic relationship, like Dawson and Joey from "Dawson's Creek.'' or a romantic relationship, like Ross and Rachel from "Fri:endst today's society sees nothing wrong. with this type of behavior.

The PrQduction Code even affected the way relationships on television were portrayed. Most pe()ple laugh when they hear the •rule about keeping one foot on the floor when kissing, but the Pl'Qdu<:tion Code enforced this idea on old television shows. ff anyon~ hi.IS seen MTV's "The RealWorld"we all knowno one keeps one. foot on the floor in the·realworld.

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For this particular broadcast Cantor was suppose to sing "We're Havfug A Baby. My Baby and Me." Censors originally wanted Cantor to pick another song but Cantor refused. In order to fix the problem engineers cut the sound fe.ed and taped Cantor from the waste up only.

Sexual content is not the only thing that is cen.soredon television In the late 60's and early 70's there was an on going b.attle between censors and the Smothers Brothers about to{!ics appearing on their varie show. Some of the objectionable" content censored was drug references. interracial marriages and the ridicule of religions.

tr these "objectionable" topics sound all too familiar it is because this is whatviewers see jll$t about every Saturday night on the variety show ":SaturdayNight Bive.' .. "The Weekend Update" seen on ''SalutdayNight Live" does stories tun of at least

The major change that has sustained the longest is the idea that after a certain hour was considered primerime television. The Supreme Court made the FCC enforce offensive. indecent or obscene language to be broadcast at a time where children would most likely not be present. This idea led to a debate over family viewing hours which resulted in lower r~strictions of late night programming.

By the 1990s adult shows such as '•NYPD Blue'' were broadcasting partial nudity and select curse words. The television ratings now seen in the top corner of televisions is a result of these broadcasting changes.

Since society has changed and many people now have access to cable channelssuch as HBO and Showtime, which broadcasts many graphic and controversial shows. Shows such as "Queer As Folk" and "The Sopranos" deal with many "objectionable'' topics al)d are cons.idered • very graphic. As more •shows like these develop the natural effect wiD be, more rules and regulations. from the FCC. However.it will be what soci~ ety accepts and does not llccept thllt will heavily influ• ence these rules and regulations and what i,s finally broad.casted.

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The Abercrombie and Fitch logo is prominent among many college students wardrobes. They are a designer label that gets recognition for their quality clothes.

Slampoetry hitsCabrini

NINA SCIMENES SPORTS EDITOR NMS722@CABRINI.EDU

If every word was a color on a palette than murals of wisdom would have been created by an innovated CAP Board sponsored entertainer, Taylor Mali.

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Mali, whose performance was showcased on HBO, had a pleasure to perform for Cabrini College's audience. Mali put on an intense-continence-thought provokingslam poetry performance.

Unlike previous poets hosted by CAP Board, the atmosphere was not a typical coffee house setting for Mali.

that was freestyle. Making up things on the spot is something that Mali enjoys to do in front of an audience.

It's noon on a sunny Sunday and a large group of Darren Hayes fans eagerly waits to enter 170 Varick Street. Inside they pile into elevators, which raise them to the 11th floor to Chung King Studios (famous for recording with artists like James Taylor, Bon Jovi. 'Pavarotti and Smashing Pumpkins), where they were to be among the first in the nation and the world to hear Darren Hayes' newest unreleased CD, The Tension.and The Spark."

If the name Darren Hayes sounds remotely. familiar. it may be because he wasthe formerwriter·and lead singer from the•popular Australian duo, Savage Garden. In March of 2002 Hayes made his solo debutwit'1the release of his last CD "Spin,"featuring the ~tely popular single lnsatiabte."

This wining summ¢r, Hayesplansto releasehis~ond -solo CD. "The Ten$i()ll and .The$park; with its first •single, "f()pular," sending out a jaded, cynical and comical look at fame these days including lyrics such as, "I don't want to keep my feet on the ground. I want to be popular," and "I'm willing to sleep my way to the top/I want to be popular."

·•rmsaying I'm willing to sleep rnyway to the top, and in a way that's what I'm doing with this song. "I don't know if you heard.it but at one point I say in the background 'I've just sold my soul."ffial'swhat the song's about." Hayes said to the Darren Ha~ street team members who were il)Vj~ t()• t;helistening•party on~-~18, The .•eager·strNJ

"I didn't hear any songs on you/that you don't like?"

this CD that sounded like "Of course I know that's Savage Garden songs, but not true, but there's times they wereall so good and now when you feel things like that he has more of a dance/club and I think it's a real feeling vibe. It's a much darker that people connect with and sounding CD." Daniel understand." Hayessaid.

Pichardo, a long time fan of Other songs like "Hero." Hayes' songwriting, said. offer more insight into the

Laura Giorlando, director of contemporary issues, was in charge of planning to host Mali in the Weidner Venter Lecture hall. She organized the event at with the help of other CAP Board members who helped set up the event. His performance resembled a stand up comic setting, with a microphone and a bar stool and plenty to say. His theatrical movements kept the audience on the edge of their seats.

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"The track "Unlovable,is first Savage Garden albl.Jm my favorite soag on •••the had.thoughit is very diff'erent album. If •you· listen from still," Hayessaid. • beginning.to the end•of the ''I lovedthis new album, I albumthe songs have a simi- can't wait for it to come out in lar feel.The only difference is stores so l can buy it. It's so toWardsthe beginningof the di.fferentbut it's so amazing at album I start blaming others the same time," Pichardo said. for my.innerproblems and as The listening party's f"male the albumprogresses you•see came too soon for the happy I startto take the responsibili- audience who booed wben ty for it and that's how it goes Hayes' manager announced for anger and emotions if that there was no more time you>Jlnotice," Hayes said. for questions. Hayes' manager

The.dark.feel of the album and assistant quickly brought stems from Hayes childhood elation back to the frazzled memories ,and tmotioos he's fans by announcing that each felt he's had to work•through fan could line up for an autoin his life. The lyrics poit)t this graphand picture with Darren out ftom. such• songs as the before the end of the party. mentioned, '"Unlovable.. For more mfonnation Which Haye$ writes "You about Danenli'ayes,or to join makeme feel UP IDYfatl1tr his street team, neverIQvt!dme/Youmakeme visit:http:llwww.darrenfoit1ti

CAP Board first heard of Mali as at a local National Association for College Activities. Executive board members got a sneak peek of Mali's performance at a convention that has samples of artist to perform on college campuses around the country. College students can relate to the simple everyday comparisons he uses to speak about abstract feelings. Mali dealing with topics such as Jove; one that he performed is called "Love is like owning a dog:" "Throw things away and love will bring them back, again, and again, and again. But most of all, love needs love, lots of it.

And in return, love loves you and never stops."

College students are also a focus of most of Mali's work because he wants to encourage students to pursue teaching after graduating.

His performance is more than just words. His poetry has story-telling-tactics that make the audience want to hear more. To make his story-telling more believable, he adds in several characters.

Mali used a piece of electronic equipment called loop to record his voice in different pitches and doing different imitations to play them back along with the stories adding sound effects to his work. This gave it a dynamic edge to give the audience an emotional performance.

Mali is used to performing for large audiences, but enjoyed Cabrini's small turnout. Cabrini's audience was lucky enough to witness the delivery of a new poem .

CONVICTION

Education is valued tremendously by Mali as not only a poet but a former teacher. Much of his work displays his strong passion for teaching. His mission statement is to get 1,000 college students to become teachers by the year 2006 Mali said.

Mali currently has a CD out titled, "Conviction." After Mali's performance he signed autographs for students. The CD fits in the category of Spoken Word/poetry. CDs were on sale for $10. His work is a lot clearer to hear it, rather than just reading the printed version. His way of delivering his work makes it more enjoyable. Keep your eyes out for him on the TV; you never know where he will pop up next.

To view his poetry visit, www.taylormali.com

Darren Hayes poses for a photograph with a fellow fan at a listening party for Hayes new CD at Chung King Studios.There is no definite release date for the new CD as of yet. Other street team members were present and discussed ideas.

CECf.LIA FRANCISCO

PHOTO/WEB EDITOR CAF722@CABRINI.EDU

Taylor Mali performed at Jazzman'sCafe for Cabrini students and even autographed CDs that were available for purchase.

Don't miss a thing at· Cabrini's Spring Fling

NINA SCIMENES SPORTS EDITOR NMS722@CABRINT.EDU

Spring fever has hit and Cabrini is going to be "Hot, Hot, Hot" Friday, April 23 through Saturday, April 24 for its annual Spring Fling. This weekend is infamous for being the highlight of Cabrini student's spring-semester-social lives. It's a time when the campus is full of people looking to have an enjoyable time. Events will take place 3 p.m.- 7 p.m. behind the mansion on the lawn.

Spring fling is going to jump start on Friday, April 23 during a dance in Grace Hall hosted by Cabrini's radio station, the Burn. The dance will be from l O p.m. until l a.m. Students will get a chance to show the campus their rhyming skills during a freestyle competition during the dance around 11 p.m. or 12 a.m. The winner is awarded with a $100 gift certificate to the King of Prussia Mall.

Mark Tripolitisotis and Caitlin Scott are both co-chairs for CAP Board's festivities on the mansion lawn. They will be assisted by many of the campus groups and clubs. They would appreciate volunteers to show up Friday at 5 p.m. or anytime to help set up. There will be three inflatable attractions, a rock wall, a velcro wall and a sumo wrestling ring.

Spring Fling for the first time is having an outside business food vendor, Fat Jack's. They have college campus favorites, and new munchies to try throughout the day. Fat Jack's concession foods have a unique menu with everything from cheese steaks and funnel cakes, to fried Oreos. Having an on-campus vendor for food options can help eliminate runs to Wawa off-campus.

Music will be blastingto a variety of beats with the local radio station Wired 96.5 FM, Cabrini's radio station 89.l W)'BF-FM the Burn and a local band performing live. There will be a little bit of everything, hiphop, pop, and your personal requests will make it a well-rounded success.

Don't forget your wallet and photo identification behind. CAP Board will be selling t-shirts for $6. A Cabrini student colorfully and cleverly designed the shirt. "This year the shirts cost a little, but it's worth it to

dish outthe money," said Tripolitisotis. The mansion lawn will have perimeters fenced off with a temporary orange fence in hopes to control the crowd. Cabrini students will get in for free with their student ID and guest have a $3 admission fee. Guests will be able to come and go as they wish throughout the event with guest passes to show at the gateway entrance. The college is expecting a large turnout to attend the event and want to make sure that everything is run smoothly.

If things get too heated, you can take a break and chill with frozen non-alcoholic pina colladas sold by Latinos Unidos throughout the day. Another opportunity to spend some extra cash is at a special vender new to Cabrini. A selection of fashionable accessories by Lunar Designs will be selling a variety of purses, and jewelry to go with your new spring wardrobe.

Students are making sure they are free for the weekend so they don't miss out on a thing.

"It's the one time of the year that everyone stays and parties," sophomore Andrew Mindnich said.

"I'm hoping it's a repeat of last year's," sophomore Christopher Leeds said. Upperclassmen have high expectations for the weekend because it is a tradition that the college is proud of having on its campus.

Freshmen do not know what to expect since they have not seen the campus at its peak.

"I heard its fun; I don't know that much about it. Spring Fling is intriguing, I'm going because I want to figure out what it is all about," freshman elementary education major Jori Edwards said.

The fun continues on after the CAP Board's activities on the mansion lawn with 89.1

The Bum's wing eating competition at 8 p.m. This is an annual event that awards the winner with generous prizes. For those who cannot attend the event will still have the opportunity to not miss a thing by tuning into the radio. People will get the chance to tune in and listen to their friends on the air. Be sure to listen to the radio for any updates in case of a student scheduling alteration.

Latinos Unidos will end the day with their event, Azucar. Free sombreros will be passed out to the first l 00 people and there will be a salsa instructor giving lessons followed by a dance contest. You can also win prizes that will be raffled off.

For better or for worse?

CRISTIN MARCY STAFF WRITER CJM722@CABRINI.EDU

Cabrini College will be celebrating the end of the semester with the traditional event of Spring Fling on Saturday, April 24. However compared to previous years, this year there will be some major changes. Throughout the past two years Cabrini has been trying to make changes to better the campus. This year's Spring Fling has some changes that have students puzzled.

"I know that safety is important but they are taking too many extremes and they are going to drive down the attendance," Jenn Keller, marketing major, said According to Student Activities, one of the first changes would be the location of the event. In the past, afternoon activities were held on the commons with a barbeque lunch. However, this year the event bas been moved to an enclosed area behind ·themansion. There are going to be coupons banded out through the mail that students will have to present to eat the Dining Services meal. There will also be Fat Jack's catering at the events where students may decide to purchase a cheese steak or fried Oreo.

In past years, students were able to bring drinks into the event area. Conversely, this year students are not permitted to bring in

their own drinks into the area whether it is sealed or unsealed.

To assure a safe event students who will be having guest during Spring Fling are required to show photo ID and pay $3 to obtain a guest pass. Students are not allowed to have more than two guests who must be accompanied by the Cabrini student at all times.

"I think it is rude to ha".e guests pay and we have to pay for food," said Stephanie Christ, a business major. •

One small Cabrini tradition during Spring Fling included students gathering at the tennis courts at the end of the night. Once again students will not be permitted on the tennis courts because they just got resurfaced and can be damaged. " I can understand them not wanting them on the tennis courts cause they do not want them damaged but I do not think they need to bring in the police to enforce these rules," Christ said.

One thing that many students are disappointed about would be not getting the traditional Spring Fling free t-shirt. This year the tshirts will be on sale for $6. Spring Fling tshirts have been on sale since Monday, April 19.

"I think it is ridiculous that our parents pay all this money and we have to pay more money on this weekend that our college is actually a real college, they should just let us have fun," Katie Hogan said.

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Rumors on this campus are about as popular as that new Louie Vuitton bag that you just bought, and just as costly.

Ever since the first day I walked on to Cabrini's campus, I have been the victim to rumors. I was here for less than a month,

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and people were saying that I was a lesbian. These people had barely known my last name, much less my sexual preference. Then once I thought that things had died down, a little over 6 months later, when I did have a boyfriend, the same rumors started up again. Speaking of sexual preference, my preference is to wait until marriage, and'the next rumor that came about was saying that I was sleeping with a guy that I was definitely only friends with especially considering that I was still dating the boyfriend from a year

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ago. I mean if people on this campus are going to talk, they might as well get their stories straight.

I really do not see what is so satisfying about saying bad things about people and then seeing how far they can go around the school. We all know that people talk, but why not talk about the good things that people do and the truth about people and not make up stories that can potentially harm a good reputation that some people do have on this campus.

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small school and most of us know one another from math class, clubs and friend's buddy lists, and I am also aware that it is a lot like a small town where everyone feels as though it is their business to know yours. In my opinion, it has caused too many people to drop out, transfer or question loyalties. There is no reason why I should not feel confident when telling others what is going on in my life. I am supposed to be finding my life-long friends in college who are there to listen and offer advice. Not listen, offer advice

and then run around telling the world. But, honestly, how many times have you walked into a room, and it gets silent or how many times have you not wanted to be around a certain person because of what others have said about them? These situations are due to rumors and people talking about others.

To the people starting these rumors grow up. Last time I checked, the purpose of being here was to get an education, and not an education on spreading rumors about people.

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The path we choose

ANTOMO MASOI\'E STAFFWRITER MASONEJ\l\T@ CABRINl.llDU

The end of the road is near. One thing for certain, the road was without a doubt well traveled. The paths and turns I chose to take were undoubtedly different from those of which others would have chosen, but I have no regrets.

My final semester or what appears to be my final stint here at Cabrini has neared its end, so long as I make it through this final semester unscathed. Four years ago, I myself would not have predicted this outcome. A degree in four years, my parents are more amazed than me.

This coming weekend will mark the five year point of my first official visit to the college, and I remember it as if it were yesterday. That first drive from Long Island, down the New Jersey Turnpike, across the Pennsylvania Turnpike, that first trip is unforgettable. The drive became more and more routine as years past. The first drive seemed like it was a journey across the country, two high school seniors about to embark on a trip for a weekend experience of what they hoped would be similar to the next four years of there life. The weekend was unbelievable, and the drive home was even better. The traffic gave me time to think. I realize now that I was mentally preparing myself for what was to come.

As it came time to make the decision of what I was going to be doing after high school, I received mixed opinions across the board. Some said, '"Antonio is too immature for college," others said, •• Antonio, why don't you spend two years at a community college to get adjusted, you may not be 'college material'." I thought, "How dare tl:ey!" I was going to go away to school to play

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lacrosse and get my degree, and it didn't matter who said otherwise. So my mission leaving home was to prove them all wrong. Closing in on commencement, I guess I can say I have done what I have intended on doing all along.Academically, it was far from being smooth and graceful, but I got it done.

I have had my fair share of let downs over this time, but have worked through them. What I can pass on is, when things aren't going great. and it seems that it can't get any worse; know that when it's just that bad, it will only get better. Trust who you are, but always keep a sharp eye.

College has without a doubt educated me. This is obviously why I chose to attend school in the first place. Book smarts are a great thing to have, and good professors cart relay knowledge in that subject area. Great professors often go beyond books. Along with experience, profes~ sors and friends are able to teach things not learned in the classroom. I feel as if I have gained that knowledge. At this point in time l feel somewhat inspired to pass on the fact that learning outside the classroom is just as important.

Now nearly five years since that unforgettable venture, I feel like l have shared different experiences with people that are unforgettable. We have done it all, name it and I promise we have done it. Friends have changed throughout the years~ some of my strongest friendships have ~n generated over the past two years. Some of those friends from the first year still mean so much to me. "The crew" as we jokingly caned it, stuck together in small groups after freshmen year. Just a few people from the original group will be walking down the isle next month, l will undoubtedly be taking the experiences I have shared with all of them as well as everyone else I have-encounteredalong the waywith me as I prepare to embark oo the next voyage, the voyage of life.

Less Is More

Contradicting yourself isn't the best way of proving that you're right, however I'm going to try and do that now. I'm writing this story on my lap top computer and will send it via e-mail for publication. It's a great commodity of convenience, I'll admit it, but I always come to a realization that the technology and modern advances we come across every year that make things easier, might just make them difficult.

I mean, whatever happened to paper and pencil? Where have the old 8-tracks, records and cassettes gone? Where have you been all my life pet rock? I agree, all the new things in life are great. They are convenient, easy, comfortable, and effortless. It's complete lazi-

ness actually. Cell phones are great, I have one; but how many times do you hear about people getting in accidents because they were driving while talking on the phone? Or what about someone putting all their confidence in their computer and then it crashes at the last minute?

I wish at times I could just go back to the so called "Golden Years," where supposedly everything was simpler, easier, and less confusing. Although I never lived during that time, it sounds like in the long run, it may have been better. The opportunities we possess in the present, are things I would never pass up, however the advantages of less crime, less confusion and an overall safer environment really attract me to the old days.

All the new things we acquire these days seem to while they do help us a lot, they also at times hinder us as well. With the evolution of people, mechanics, technology, etc., we see the evolution

of crime. drugs and war. The news isn't really "news·• anymore; it's the same old stuff we see every day. Another murder. Another fire. Another war. More people dying, more people crying. I honestly believe that many of the reasons for all the bad things in life, are because of the "good" things we have and what others strive for. Those who have them take it for granted and those who don't will do anything for them.

It's the selfish, lazy, jealously laden, dog-eat-dog world that bothers me. They say all the good --.. things will help us out and make everything easier, which they usually for the most part have the ability to do. It gives us the chance to do new things in which having more means less work, less effort and supposedly less stress. I seem to think that maybe we'd all be a little bit happier and the world would be a better place if instead of having "more is less," we had "less is more."

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In a friend's instant messenger profile, I found a link with the name "cute." Being that she is my best friend, I clicked on it and found this amazing editorial in The Massachusetts Daily Collegian. It was written by a Matt Brochu and was entitled "What she doesn't know will kill you." As I read through it, it was all about this guy who p}ayed the part of the best frjend to this girl who he had this amazing connection with which he felt could be more. He found himself falling in love with her despite the fact that she had this boyfriend who, according to the article, was con-

sidered a "tool." Nonetheless, she but in my experience, it seems as loved him. Their relationship con- though we forget to include ourtinued and this guy kept his feel- selves in that idea of "everyone." ings to himself. The girl finally The time that we have here at colcame to her senses, broke up with lege is limited. Don't spend it him because he said tool, and complaining about things that came crying to the best friend. At went wrong, teachers you don't the very end of the article there is like, games that you lost. Think a line that says, "So _____ , about the good things that you it's about time you know," with have done and the fun that you've instructions to fill in the blank and had because we've all had those give it a girl who you've been secretly pining away for. And then to let Brochu know how it goes.

We all look so hard for the things that we think we want the most. What if they are sitting right in front of us and we let the chance pass us by? I guess my whole point is to take everything for what it is, live in the moment. If you love someone, tell them. There aren't always the second chances. Don't think that things are too good to be true. Everyone deserves the chance to be happy

times. If we hadn't, we wouldn't be here. Don't spend time analyzing every situation you're in. Let things go and let them go their course. Things will work out in the end. And if you're anything like Brochu and have some girl (or guy) in mind that you're smitten for, here's the web address to his helpful article.

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Tsit me or is pro-basketball not the same anymore? I remember back in the 90's when these players put on a show. Remember when Jordan used to perform and score 30 points in a game? It was a Jot of excitement. Players used to play as a team and make the crowds go insane. I used to attend games on a regular basis at Madison Square Garden and Continental Arena and I had so much fun because the pJayers provided the energy. The arenas were packed with people cheering loudly while standing. Players used to play hard and had great momentum. So what happened to those days?

The National Basketball Association is more of a business than anything. Everyone is looking for the biggest money deal not necessarily the best deal. I know money talks, but what about a championship? What about having a team that can help you accomplish tremendous achievements? Players don't play as a team anymore. Everyone wants to be a star and shine. In my opinion, San Antonio and Sacramento are the only two teams that play team ball consistently. Everybody else tries to make bonuses to have more money in their

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pockets. The game becomes lame and the enthusiasm if the crowd dies.

Remember the Chicago BuHs and all of their championships? It wasn't just because of Michael Jordan. They all played as a team and they all understood their individual role and responsibjlity to make it to the finals and win a ring. San Antonio was great in fol. lowing that same blue print. Every game I see, plays are being set up, players are moving, passing and helping each other out. Now everyone wants to be the next Michael Jordan. What they don't realize is that, he got his team involved as well and he wasn't a selfish player.

A valid point of seeing how the game isn't the same anymore is because of rivalry. There are no tonger anymore strong rivalries where two teams face each other and they battle it out to the very end of the game. You riu-ely see games where teams go shot for shot back and forth with the score fluctuating throughout the whole game. Where has that gone? Does anyone remember competitions between Knicks vs. Pacers or Bulls vs. Blaz.ers?The Lak:ersand Celtics used to get the crowd hyped. Those teams used to go head to head where the fina1 minute of the game would decide the winner. Players don't even have that exhilaration in them.

Remember when Hakeem and Ewing used to battle it out. Let"s take it back a little too when Magic and Bird used to have fun with each other. Remember when players used to pJay all positions and were a jack of aU trades? I

remember Clyde Drexler, Charles Barkley and Isiah Thomas were able to score, rebound, pass and occasionally block. Yeah, today we have a few too, like Gamett, Davis and McGrady, but they don't have the team chemisty like they did back then. For you 76ers fans, do you remember when Boston and Philadelphia fought it out till thermal minute? Remember Knicks and Heat. or Pistons and Lakers? Those games had everyone in the crowd on the edge of their seat or standing up silently waiting for the final shot at the buzzer.

A Jot of people switched over to watching college ball because ifs more exciting. They have fun and they play hungrily wanting to be victorious and win a championship. T faithfully watch pro-ball because I am a fan and I hope to see change. That's why I tip my hat off to Larry Bird and Isaiah Thomas who are both trying to restore the feeling of the game, by revamping their team and creating an organization that are well on their way to a championship. Sure, they have superstars present on the team, but they also have a well-rounded team that's gradually molding and becoming successful in the years to come. Bring back the excitement, rivalries and fans. Let's see the National Basketball Association. Take us back to where the players played and the teams played as a team. Bring us back to the game of basketball!

Goodold days

HEATHER DILALLA STAFF WRITER HCD722@ CABRINI.EDU

I know this sounds ridiculous, -. but I feel old. I think it started when Nick at Nite stopped showing "I Love Lucy" and "Bewitched" and began showing "Full House" and "Roseanne".

Growing up, Danny Tanner was like a father to me. Where did all the time go?

Lately, I have been catching myself saying things like, "Times have changed," or "I remember when gas prices were 98 cents."

Hello? Do I sound like any of your parents?

But really though, isn't it the truth? (There I go again!) I can't wait to hear myself when I have children. I will probably be saying something like, "I didn't have mv

first cell phone until I was 19."

They will most likely look at me like a have five heads, the way I looked at my parents when they told me they only had one black and white television with three channels when they were younger.

Watching re-runs of"Saved By the Bell" brings a tear to my eye.

The way Kelly Kapowski wore her crimped hair on the top of her head, with her spandex pants and big bulky sweats mirrored my image what seems like days ago.

A.C Slater's washed out MC Hammer pants with the holes in them set the standard back then, of what was cool.

Fashion trends of the late 80's, early 90's are a completely different story. But I have two words for the women: French cuffs.

Growing up in the late 80's were the good ol' days. It was a time when children could ride their bikes and lav outside all

day long and have no worries. Parents today are forced to keep their children locked up in their houses all day with nothing but their Play Station 2s. Sure we 80's kids had the original Nintendo systems that featured games like "Super Mario Brothers," "Duck Hunt" and "Tetris," but our love for TV tag and wall ball outweighed Mario and Luigi. Does anyone remember skip-it's, slap bracelets or Lite-Brite? I sure as heck do.

Growing up is something we all have to do, whether we like it or not. Every minute is different from the last. It is exhausting to think about how quickly time goes by. One thing is for sure, live life to the fullest. Take chances throughout your life, and in the end, have no regrets because if you are living in the past, you will miss an incredible future.

JANA FAGOTTI STAFF WRITER JAF722@ CABRINI.EDU

If you are look to see the latest display of what I like to call a freak show tune into MTV's "I Want a Famous Face" which airs Mondays at 10:30 p.m. or the FOX network's "The Swan" which airs Mondays at 9 p.m. You are sure to find the latest displays of what America sees as entertainment. After only seeing commercials of these new shows, I was sick. After hearing what others who watched the program said about it, I was disgusted.

What do these two programs have in common? They show America that if you feel less than perfect, plastic surgery is the way to go, forget the fact that it is dangerous and unnatural.

The new MTV series gives teenagers with low self-esteems a chance to become who they have always dreamed: a celebrity like Brad Pitt or Britney Spears. Sound engaging? Don't be gullible. This is the most sickening display of human nature that I have ever seen advertised on television. Foul!

On "I Want A Famous Face"

MTV pays for the surgery and (drum roll please) a photo shoot complete with trashy makeup and cheap costumes to finish off the deal. Sick and the teenager's parents condone this behavior.

Apparently, a good parent is one who embraces their child's low self-esteem and encourages them to get a complete makeover. I cannot see how any good parent could condone a surgical makeover of any sort because his or her child wants to look like a

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celebrity. Talk about bad parenting and poor role models.

Look where America is headed! It's one thing to look up to trashy icons like Britney Spears, but to want to become someone else is just sick. I can honestly say that MTV has hit an all-time low.

Not only does this program encourage teenagers to become someone else when they are feeling insecure about themselves, but it puts plastic surgery out there for another teenager to look at as an option when feeling less than pretty in the years of acne and other insecurities.

Teenagers are not the only ones feeling insecure. FOX's new series "The Swan" gives grown women who feel "ugly" the chance to become a beauty contestant, only after enduring plastic surgeries, tummy-tucks and a complete physical makeover. Now, that's what I call something to aspire toward.

Whatever happened to the days when parents told their kids that there is more to life than beauty?

What happened to the days when inner-confidence and self-esteem were what mattered?

These television series are telling kids to be as fat as you want, "there is always a tummytuck," feel as insecure as you want "there is always plastic surgery."

Furthermore, these shows are telling kids that unless you are of celebrity or model status, "you are not pretty enough," "you are not thin enough, you are not good enough." But, we will pay for you to be perfect.

Maybe now these television programs are just entertainment, but ask yourself, "If these shows continue, where is America headed?"

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Cheerleadingsquac;j gets off the ground

JESSICA MARRELLA FEATURES EDITOR JRM722@CABRIN1.EDU

This year Cabrini saw the beginnings of a cheerleading squad, something brand new to the campus. Started by freshmen Danielle DeRosa and Marialena Interrante, the girls spent the majority of their time this year fundraising but plan to be in full swing next year.

DeRosa and [nterrante met at freshmen orientation and both had a passion for cheering. "I cheered all through high school and thought that a squad would be a good asset to Cabrini," DeRosa said. Interrante thinks that having a cheerleading squad will "help with school spirit." They met with Jason Bozzone at the beginning of the school year and received permission to begin a squad.

Tryouts were in September and unfortunately there wasn't a good turnout. 12 girls tried out

and the squad ended the season with eight girls. The squad consisted of captains Danielle De Rosa and Marialena Interrante, Dana Coia, Eugenia Yakimtsova, Daphne Athana Soploulos, Megan Miliken, Amy Leonard and Lauren Dockson.

The biggest problem that the girls faced this year was that they couldn't find a coach. Amy Hecht of Student Activities is their adviser but doesn't serve as a coach. She doesn't attend practices but rather helps with funding and oversees them. Since the squad was brand new they didn't have the money to pay a coach and couldn't find anyone willing to do it for free. Without a coach the girls can't stunt, which is a big factor and one of the most excit-

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ing aspects of cheering.

The girls spent this year fundraising. They attended basketball games and made a good amount of money off of a fiftyfifty. They will continue to fundraise next year and will be selling t-shirts. Their biggest goal for next year is to have a coach. If anyone is interested or knows someone who would be, please feel free to contact Amy Hecht.

DeRosa and Interrante have big plans for the squad in upcoming years. Next year the girls plan to cheer, dance, stunt and tumble at the basketball games. The following year they hope to do the same for lacrosse and soccer as well. At some point down the road the girls would love to go to competitions.

Anyone interested in cheering can look forward to tryouts as soon as school begins again in the fall.

Yoga or pilates:

JULIE DEARDORFF (KRT)

Both pilates and yoga can improve strength, flexibility and posture, as well as relieve stress. Both are considered mind-body practices. And both use the breath as a tool to delve into hard-toreach places.

But while yoga was originally a spiritual, meditative practice based on the Eastern concept of moving energy through the body, pilates has always been about physical conditioning and "functional fitness."

Correctly engaging and work-

ing the core muscles of the body which reach from the lower rib cage to the pelvic floor is the foundation of pilates.

The main difference between the two is philosophical: Yoga generally adds "spirit" to the mind-body connection.

The best way to figure out which is right for you is to try both, sampling several different teachers.

A yoga class can be a rigorous, flowing cardiovascµlar workout, or it may involve static poses, chants or readings or meditations that encourage the students to be kind to all creatures

and live a balanced life.

Pilates mat classes focus on biomechanics and teach students to move in ways that strengthen the body's core muscles, called the powerhouse, and the surrounding stabilizing muscles that are often ignored.

For the extremely flexible, pilates can be beneficial, because it teaches you to stabilize the joints, whereas yoga might push you deeper into the joints, said Chicago's Abby Factor, 31, who teaches both yoga and pilates.

"But if you're in a bad place mentally, you might find more comfort in yoga and focus on

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Northport, NY. He began his Cordts twin, Brian attended lacrosse career as an attackman Cabrini first semester, but took for the junior varsity program. the second semester of school Following two years on JV, off. ·'I'm working on getting him Cordts moved up to varsity and [Brian} back for next year.I love also swi~hed from the offensive having him around." Cordts said.

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mediation and breathing," Factor said.

"The core is where we have a weakness and where your power is," said Factor, who teaches at health clubs and Moksha Yoga Center. "It's where everything originates, energetically and physically."

Cindy Reid, owner of Flow Inc. in Chicago, who also teaches both, said that pilates has more emphasis on stability and biomechanics, while yoga stresses bringing the mind to a place of emptiness and bringing a stretch to a full range of motion.

"In pilates, you only achieve a

full range after you achieve stability," she said. "For someone with loose or unstable joints, I'd recommend pilates. For someone who is so tight they don't experience any movement, it would be nice to start with gentle yoga."

Athletes with tight hamstrings and overdeveloped quads can benefit from either practice. But it doesn't have to be an either-or decision.

"I need both. Pilates helped strengthen my back, core and abdomen, but l enjoy yoga for the mental clarity and deeper, lifelong connection," Factor said.

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Cordially invites all Seniors to The Annual Senior Send-Off Party

Friday,April 23, 2004

6 - 8 p.m., The Mansion Cocktailsand hors d' oeuvres

Class Slide Show 'These Arc the Days to Remember"

(Send your pictures to Student Activitiesby April 7)

Connect with Alumni!

Celebrate with your classmates!

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Also nominate a classmatefor The Mother Ursula Award Votingwill take place at Commencement Kick-Off,April 21-23

Roller hockey wraps up season

JACLY:'11FREESE STAFF WRITER JMF722@CABRl'II.EDU

The Cabrini men's roller hockey team's playoff run ended with a 6-4 loss to Temple University on Saturday, April 3, and an 8-0 loss to West Chester University on Sunday, April 4. Despite the. losses and the end of its season, the team looks forward to next year.

Cabrini was the underdog in both games. The team was miss,' ing sophomore defenseman Mike Egan and senior goalie Ethan Peiffer on Saturday. On Sunday, on top of Egan and Pfeiffer out, senior captain Dave Arnold had a shoulder injury and could not play.

Freshman Steve Hughes filled in for Peiffer as goalie. Hughes used to be a goalie in ice hockey, but did not see time between the posts in two years.

"Playing goalie after two years was great; I really missed it," Hughes said. "The transition was not too bad because I knew I had the team behind me."

Hughes came up big for Cabrini in both games, making 26 saves in both Saturday and Sunday's games.

"I knew how great of an ice hockey goalie he was. I was confident having him in there," junior forward Rich DeMatteo said. "He did not let one bad goal in today or yesterday. We had team breakdowns, which left him in the net standing vulnerable."

The team will have IO returning players next season. Seven of the IO players will be in their last year of playing, and DeMatteo said since it will be their last shot, he expects a great season.

"I am going out on a limb and saying it now. Cabrini will win it all next year, trust me," DeMatteo said.

Hughes is excited to be the goalie for next season. He said that he expects the team do really well and at the end of the season the players really started to play as a team.

"I think that each player stands out in their own way," Hughes said. "That really makes us a good team."

Growingto appreciatesports

MICHAEL A. SmRICHE PERSPECTIVE EDITOR

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It's funny how my perspective-on sports has changed over the years. When I was younger I couldn't believe why people "- would waste their time to watch on T.V.what they could watch in

person. I couldn't stand being home and wanting to watch a movie or even a cartoon show and having the rest of my family be too busy watching the Mets game.

I hated baseball there was nothing more unbearable to watch or even play then those sports. I guess because when I was five I was forced to play baseball until! I was 13. Maybe it was because there wasn't a game that a pitch didn't hit me. I must

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have had at least three bruises per game. My brother was the baseball god. Everyone always though he would make it to the major leagues, I personally couldn't care less.

When I was younger I wished for sports to be illegal, because once one season of a sport ended another season began, baseball, basketball, hockey and football it seemed to never end. When we would have family functions the topic of sports would always

come up and I would just walk away and get food. The only sports that I enjoyed to watch were soccer, track and boxing. I loved to play and watch soccer and track. Boxing was just a sport I loved to watch. I would go and watch boxing with my grandfather and my parents and I would get all involved like they did for the sports I hated.

Now I enjoy sitting down and watching a baseball game, turning on the TV and watching a

basketball game or football game. Just recently while I was home I remember turning on "SportsCenter" and watching it for a few hours. My family asked me if I was ok, then I asked myself the same question. I guess with having roommates who enjoy sports and friends who constantly watch "SportsCenter" I folded and gave in to the one thing I hated. Don't get me wrong I still can't stand hockey and probably never will.

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Power nap productivity

AI\TONIO MASOI\E STAFF WRIT-ER 'VIASONEANT@CABRJNJ.EDU

Taking a short "power" nap during the day can increase productivity and improve the quality of nighttime slumber. Studies done by Harvard University show that a short nap after lunch may be a more effective source of revival than the traditional postlunch coffee break.

FlyersadvancepastDevils

GARY R. BLOCKUS (KRT)

Thanks to goals by Alexei Zhamnov and Danny Markov, a pair of Russians acquired late in the regular season, the Philadelphia Flyers will play in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Zhamnov scored the opening goal and Markov added the game-winner on a long shot in the final period to lead the Flyers in a 3-1 victory over the defending Stanley Cup champion New Jersey Devils, eliminating them from the playoffs four games to one.

The Flyers, seeded No. 3, will play either No. 2 seeded Boston or the winner of the Ottawa/Toronto series should Montreal win its series with Boston.

"I've already started thinking about the next (series)," Flyers captain Keith Primeau said when asked how long he was going to celebrate the dethroning of the defending champs. "I think the focus starts right away."

For Zhsamnov, savoring the moment will last a little longer.

"For me," said the 33-year-old Russian who came to the Flyers in a Feb. 19 trade from Chicago, "it's been 12 years in the NHL and this is my first time in the second round. I'm so happy we beat New Jersey."

Zharnnov's goal with 6:22 left in the opening period claimed the first goal of the game for the

Flyers for the fifth straight game in the five-game series. Markov's goal with 5:23 left in the game snapped a 1-1 tie and the sellout crowd of 19,778 turned up the volume.

"It was unbelievably loud," said Flyers goalie Robert Esche, who made 31 saves to win his first-ever playoff series. "It was an unbelievable atmosphere. I didn't think the place got that loud, but apparently it does I could feel the ice shake."

Markov wristed a shot from just outside the right circle off an offensive rush. His shot just passed Brodeur on the left side, cracked off the pipe and into the net. Zhamnov and fellow Russian Vladimir Malakhov picked up the assists on Markov's first playoff goal since the 2001 postseason.

"Both my (career playoff) goals are against New Jersey," smiling Markov said. "I tried to shoot and saw the defenseman so close. I tried a quick shot and that was it."

"I think when anybody with the personality of Danny Markov scores, it's well-deserved." said Esche. "This guy is just all heartand-soul, all blood-and-guts."

Markov's acquisition from Carolina on Jan. 20 for popular young winger Justin Williams was a shock at the time, but filled a need because defenseman were falling to injuries at the time.

"They were great acquisitions," Primeau said. "A lot was made at the time when we got

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Danny that we were giving up a young guy, but we also said at the time how good Danny was, and he's done a great job."

"Every one of the new guys we brought in were a big part of this," said Mark Recchi, whose pre-school children were holding television microphones for the post-game interviews. "It's awesome."

Flyers coach Ken Hitchcock agreed.

"I think trading for players is one thing, but we gave up good people and we got back really good people. We were able to add some real character to our hockey team and I think that came through today, especially in the third period."

With the sellout crowd at the Wachovia Center cheering wildly, Sarni Kapanen's empty-net goal with 7.5 seconds left iced the series.

"We played just like New Jersey did," Hitchcock said. "This whole series was played at such an unbelievable pace, at such a high level of intensity and skill.

"The lift we have is understanding that we beat a hell of a hockey club," Hitchcock said of a carryover into the next round.

"We still have a long way to go," agreed Roenick. "One round doesn't make anything. We have to focus in and gear up for a harder second round."

Aside from mid-day revival, "power naps" have also been proven to enhance information processing and learning. Alan Hobson, M.D., Robert Stickgold, Ph.D., along with their Harvard colleagues explain that a mid-day snooze can actually reverse information overload. Cabrini junior

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Anton Anderson, founder of powernapkit.com, explains that sleep deprivation among young adults is serious problem in America. Stress caused by school work, athletics, and peers can be easily reduced by using the "Power Nap Kit." The kit includes two compact discs, both offering different napping techniques. According to Anderson, "power napping" is a proven technique that has been used by astronauts, the military, and others to improve focus, productivity and alertness.

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Thursday. April 22

Mass, 12:15 p.m., Bruckman Xhapel Saint Joseph

Friday, April 23

Softball at Cedar Crest College, 3 p.m.

Men's Tennis PAC Tournament at Neumann College

Senior Dinner 89.1 The Bum's Dance and Freestyle Competition 9 p.m., Grace Hall Atrium

Saturday, April 24 Spring Fling* CAP Board Mansion Lawn activities 3 p.m.- 7 p.m. Men's Lacrosse vs. Shenandoah University, I p.m.

Playingfor the 'loveof the game'

ALYSSA SCHOENLEBER COPY EDITOR AMS725@CABRINI.EDU

Normally, Cabrini's Division III softball would have approximately 12-15 players on the team. This however, is not true for this

year's roster. Although they would like to have a surplus of players, there are only 11 girls playing this year, but it isn't something that's holding them back.

There are many things that have contributed to the lack of

players this year. Despite what some may think, head coach Karen Pelkey said that is it not necessarily due to a lack of interest. "These athletes are not being paid to play so there is nothing more than the Jove of the game holding them here," Pelkey said.

Almost all of the players were recruited and the team will continue to run the program that way. This past fall was the first time open try-outs were held and some players did attend. "Many people do not realize the commitment that it takes to be part of a top program," Pelkey said.

On this team of 11, eight of last years players have returned and three new players joined this year. This season, there are two seniors playing, Brooke Peterdozzi and Shannon Murphy. Second baseman Peterdozzi said, "Having only 11 players isn't a disability. It's a drive to work better as a team. We have to look out for each other and for ourselves."

The team started training in the off season to be strong enough to make it through this season. "We had weight training at 6 a.m. during the week, and pitchers practiced an additional hour each week," pitcher Ange Templin, junior psychology major, said.

Pelkey says the plans for this season are no different than any other year. "We go out to play hard and compete to the best of our ability," she said. In seasons past there have been less than 11 players, and the team managed to remain strong and be very successful.

This softball team is one that doesn't plan their season on "what if's," according to Pelkey, and isn't at a disadvantage because of the lower number of 11. "It is hard with the back-toback games, but we do have two on the bench we just have to stay healthy," Templin said.

Pelkey said she feels "that we h.1ve quality players who work their tails off." The players plan on doing just that. Peterdozzi said they are hoping to win a few regional games and to go onto

Men's Tennis PAC Tournament at Neumann College Softball vs. Eastern University, I p.m.

Sunday, April 25 nior Art Exh pening Recep 5 p.m., Seco oor Holy Spir ibrary Call X more infor outhern New'.rersey Alumni Reception, Wildwood, N.J. Mass, 7 p.m. Brockmann Chapel of Saint Joseph

Monday, April 26 Passover begins at sundown

Tuesday, April 27 Mass, 12:15 p.m., Brockmann Chapel or Saint Joseph Softball at Muhlenberg College, 6p.m.

Wednesday, April 28 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., Bruckmann Chapel of Saint Joseph

RBA's flag Football Tournament,10 p.m. The Dixion Center

Women's Lacrosse PAC Tournament, 10 p.m., The Dixon Center Softball PAC Tournament Playoff, TBA

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The softball team, with only I I players on the roster, take the field as they continue towards its goal of a PAC championship.