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Commuters have new developments to look forward to at Cabrini College. Unlike the commuter club that used to exist, there is now a commuter program for Cabrini’s non-residential students. There will still be the commuter lockers, and lunch time movies, but look forward to seeing more events for the commuting students of Cabrini College.
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EDUWith the presidential election quickly approaching, students are taking notice concerning the importance of this election and are organizing clubs in order to help their peers stand up and vote. Two new organizations, the College Republican Club and the Student Democrat Association are taking aim at students on campus.
Almost every news station is talking about the presidential election that will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Experts are debating what each candidate stands for and
what their plan is for the future of America. Students are also starting to debate what the real issues are that concern them.
The media advertises that this is “the most important election in recent history.” The confusion and results after the 2000 presidential election is from where most of the call to action comes from. MTV is trying to make young adults look at what affects them not only today, but also in the future.
Hot topics that have been floating around college campuses are: military draft, censorship and paying for college. Cabrini is no exception to the recent talk and political debates. The republican and democrat clubs can be seen handing out flyers outside of the
cafeteria and at campus events to get people to sign up for their organizations.
The thought of having a club for republican students was sparked in the mind of the club’s President Julia Knudsen and Vice President Andrew Mindnich “We wondered if it were possible to create and sustain a club on what we thought was a very liberal campus,” Mindnich said.
So far the college republicans haven’t had problems getting students to join, “It is great to see that we have such a strong group behind us in such a short time. We couldn’t have expected such an enthusiastic response,” Mindnich said.
The democrat association hasn’t had a problem getting mem-
bers either. Democrat President, Ryan Cox, started the democrat association “With the hope it would spark some type of political passion on campus,” Cox said.
Both organizations have sprung up within the last month and were required to go through the Office of Student Activities in order to become an official organization.
Mindnich says his organization’s main focus is to make sure that President Bush gets re-elected on Nov. 2, while Cox and his members are focusing on a victory for Sen.
John Kerry
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Doesn’t it feel like each time you pay at a gas station you leave with a little less change in your pocket? According to the Department of Energy gas prices have risen by over twelve cents per gallon since September 2003. Today with gas prices averaging on $1.87 per gallon across the
states and soaring at $2.15 per gallon in California, it is clear that ‘oil’s not well’in this industry.
This is an issue that Americans have been less than ‘pumped’about for decades.
According to the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) Americans drive more than 2.6 trillion miles per year, with personal vehicles using over 115 billion gallons of fuel alone. And this is on the increase. Protests are frequent,
especially during an election year when politicians are forced to actually address the complaints.
As prime candidates, Republican President George. W.Bush and Democrat John Kerry have both expressed their views and concerns on the matter. Bush’s campaign calls for the boosting of U.S. energy supplies through drilling in such areas as the Alaskan Natural Wildlife Reserve. In opposition Kerry puts the emphasis on reducing demand for oil through conserva-
tion and alternative energies.
Whichever administration succeeds, declining gas prices will always have opposition from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). This organization is responsible for over forty percent of the world’s crude oil production and will reduce production when it requires a larger profit.
Accordingly the threat of yield disruptions in Iraq due to the
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The biggest news of this new program is that a new meal plan exists for the commuter students of Cabrini College. According to the Cabrini College Dining Services website, commuter students are now eligible for the 10-meal plan. The 10-meal plan consists of 10 meals during the week and $200 in flex dollars. This option provides commuter students with more of a choice in where to eat, however not all students agree
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Voter registration among the 18-24 year olds is pathetic to say the least. In the 2000 election 36.1 percent of 18-24 year olds voted, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Would it help if the election process were staged like a weekly episode of “American Idol?”
The question looms, why don’t college students go out and vote? Don’t the issues matter to our generation? Certainly, they do because it will be our generation that will be responsible for the country’s debt and future status in the world. Not to throw around an old cliché but we are the future of this country and we must begin showing our leadership qualities now by proving it in the voting booths.
Cabrini has taken steps towards increasing awareness of voter participation among its students. Sept. 29 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cabrini will be holding “Project Vote Smart,” which according to Student Activities is a “twelve-year old bipartisan organization whose mission is to arm voters and reporters with the most comprehensive, unbiased information available on state, congressional and presidential candidates.”
Prior to the one-hour multimedia lecture presentation held by “Project Vote Smart” the Student Government Association will be conducting voter registration. The SGAare not the only group tackling the issue of voter registration.
Two clubs representing each political party have emerged on campus, the Republican National Committee of Cabrini and the Student Democrat Association. It is impressive that students have taken the initiative to ban together in support of their candidate. Now the question is how will these two respective organizations provide support in registering voters.
It is the goal of these two groups to foremost achieve the objective of influencing students to register to vote. Both political organizations on Cabrini need to hold back from preaching and work together to enlist more voters. The two groups need to schedule political debates later in the year to discuss the issues.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the 2000 election saw voter registration among 18-24 year olds achieve a low of 45.4 percent involvement. This registration number is down 7.1 percent from the voter registration statistics of the 1992 election.
The numbers are frustrating especially if you take into consideration that MTV’s “Rock the Vote” began in 1990 to encourage voter registration. MTV has understood its role in the youth demographic and has tried to promote registration but still the numbers do not lie.
Now the question remains why do registered voters fail to participate in the election? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 20.9 percent of registered non-voters gave the excuse of being too busy as the number one answer. Too busy to become an influence in the future of our country is an unacceptable response. We need to become involved.
How can Cabrini avoid this problem among their students? The college could possibly cancel classes that day in support of giving time for the college voter. For those registered in the area, Cabrini should provide transportation to the local precinct otherwise the college should make available absentee ballots for those registered outside Pennsylvania.
Ultimately, the decision will be yours to make but the “Loquitur” encourages everyone eligible to vote to do so. Time is running out for registration. Remember the deadline is Oct. 3 to register as a voter for the upcoming election year.
Every election is important but the citizens of these United States will decide the direction of the country once more in what could be a defining point in our nation’s history. Chances are you will remember the outcome of this election more so than you will the latest “American Idol.”
A new position developed to focus on the areas of public education on issues of Catholic social teaching and student leadership development has been awarded to Dr. Mary Laver, who was officially named the director of programs for Applied Catholic Social Teaching. Laver has been on the staff of the Wolfington Center for the past five years and is delighted to be given the chance to build on Cabrini’s students who are eager to walk the talk and experience their faith and values.
Laver, originally from Oakland, Calif., and one of 10 children, said she has been blessed with a very interesting life. She was veryinterestedincomparativereligion,andshe earned her doctorate in religion from Temple University. While working in Boston she met a man on the subway whom she eventually married and had two children.
She has worked for an experiential education program in Center City Philadelphia helping students find internships, and has also taught religion and philosophy classes. Here at Cabrini, she has held positions such as campus minister and coordinator of Community Outreach.
One program that Laver will be working on is Student Leaders for Service and Spirit. This program will provide leadership for Wolfington Center programs based on principles of Catholic
Social Teaching and will be a communications link between the Wolfington Center and the Cabrini College community
The Wolfington Outreach to Leaders of the Future, othewise known as W.O.L.F. Pack, is another program directed by Laver. It is for first year students, where one student from each College Success class will be chosen to represent their class at monthly meetings, where they can offer opinions about what kinds of service and spirit programs are appealing, and then bring that information back to their classes.
“These student leadership groups are meant to integrate the values of Cabrini and Catholic Social Teaching into programs that empower our students,” Laver said.
MotherFrances Cabriniisa personLaver would like to use as an example of how to live out the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, because she looked at the needs of the people who were left out of the mainstream in her
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times – poor people and especially immigrants – and she was very resourceful in reaching out to them. Mother Cabrini’saspirationsweretoobigtodo alone, soshefounded the order of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart and recruited many people in business, social work and medicine to work together.
Laver lovesthespirit,creativityandeagernessofCabrini students.“Whenourstudentsgettogethertodooutreach projects as teams and groups, they are doing what Frances Cabrini did. The work of bringing everyone into mainstream of life is too big for one person, and Cabrini students are great at building teamwork, just like Mother Cabrini,” Laver said.
Student’s interested in becoming involved with the W.O.L.F. Pack, Community Outreach and service projects can contact the Wolfington Center, located next to Jazzman’s Cafe.
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Moore’s movie the OSAoffice held a discussion before the movie was shown.
Freshman Jamison Rogers, a business administration and marketing major, feels that the movie could have an impact on the election results, “especially in a lot of young kids because they’re pretty much going to take what they see for face value,” Rogers said.
responsibility and pay some price?” He believes that by reinstating the draft, citizens will begin to understand the intensity and challenges we face.
Sen. Hagel argues that this would help spread the responsibility of military service in Iraq
economic groups, not just volunteers.
is trying to get students to take notice of the issues going on around the country. This past Friday, Sept. 17 the Office of Student Activities sponsored a showing of the Michael Moore film, “Fahrenheit 9/11.” Neither club had anything to do with the planning of the movie, but made sure they were both present in order to represent where they stood concerning the topics discussed in the controversial documentary.
Over 80 students and several faculty and staff showed up to watch the film. Cabrini was just one of a handful of schools that had the opportunity to see the film before it is released on VHS and DVD.
Democrats see the film as an accurate representation of what happened on Sept. 11, 2001 and the events that followed. Republicans feel it is an attempt to try and sway the minds of those who will be heading to the polls on election day. In order to make sure the students received both sides of the argument about
Freshman Mary Burgess, an education major, agrees with Rogers, “Kids today are lazy and they’d rather go along with something that someone else said than do the research themselves,” Burgess said.
Republicans and even some democrats see Moore’s movie as one sided. Throughout the film Moore goes in-depth concerning the ties between the Bush family and Al-Qaeda and the reasons America went to war. “I just didn’t want to have those pictures drudged up again,” Sophomore Stephanie Lozowski, a liberal arts major, said.
The question still remains concerning the affect these kinds of organizations and films have on the minds and actions of college students. Any large group of individuals can make a difference if they turn out and vote. Which way will young voters vote? Only the results on Nov. 2 will tell which group had more of an impact on young voters.
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The United States military is everywhere. The Armed Forces are on active duty not only in Iraq and Afghanistan, but also in the former Soviet Union, South Korea and in scattered parts of Europe.
Sen. Chuck Hagel, a Republican from Nebraska, stressed the issue on how the United States must reinstitute the draft. Saying how there’s not an American that doesn’t understand what’s we are engaging in today and what our future has to hold.
Sen. Hagel therefore raises the question, “Why shouldn’t we ask all of our citizens to bear some
“We went to Iraq with too few troops to prevent looting and crime, to maintain security, fundamental order, to secure nearly a million tons of conventional weapons now being used against our troops, these have complicated our mission: a stable Iraq with a representative government secure in its borders, which is our goal,”
-John Kerryamong all Americans, not just the lower and middle class, which seems to be the majority of soldiers fighting in Iraq.
This is not soley a Republican idea; it has support from both Republicans and Democrats. Democratic Congressman Charles Rangel of New York, a veteran of war, thinks that fighting for this country should be equally disbursed amongst all Americans, despite racial and
The Bush administration is in favor of reinstating the draft. It is currently on the table in both the House and the Senate, in the form of two bills S 89 and HR 163. Draft dodging will not be as easy as it was during the Vietnam War since attending college, being a female or fleeing to Canada are no longer a valid means for avoiding the draft.
John Kerry believes that if he is elected, the answer to the issue is not to reinstitute the draft, but to formulate a better foreign policy program. “We went to Iraq with too few troops to prevent looting and crime, to maintain security, fundamental order, to secure nearly a million tons of conventional weapons now being used against our troops, these have complicated our mission: a stable Iraq with a representative government secure in its borders, which is our goal,” Kerry said.
Apoint that Kerry makes about soldiers now compared to those in the past is that the burden has increased because more than half of the soldiers are married.
with this new opportunity Narmina Azizova, a senior commuter, said, “The meal plans for commuters are a little pricey.”
Also, commuter students can now sign up for the mailing list designed specifically for commuters. Amy Hecht, who is returning for her second year to the Office of Student Activities, has set up a list serve to inform commuter students of upcoming events and news. To sign up for this list serve go to Cabrini’s homepage, click on student life, then services, then mailing list and then commuter students.
Other news in the commuter
program is that there is now a car pool program that students can sign up for to save gas when getting to and from campus. If you are interested you can post your contact information on the commuter board located on the second floor of the Widener Center. In addition to these new features, there have been plans to make a lounge specifically for commuter students.
One of the most recent events resulting from the new commuter program was “Commuter Appreciation Day.” On Sept. 15, 2004 “Commuter Appreciation Day” took place in Grace Hall from
11a.m. to 2 p.m. Free pizza and cookies were out for commuters under the red streamers hanging from the ceiling. Many students were seen wearing the fashionable “I Love Commuters” t-shirts modeled after the ever-popular “I Love New York” tees. In addition, there were free massages available.
Look for more events especially designed for commuters. If you have questions or comments you can stop by the Office of Student Activities or email the commuter program at commuting@cabrini.edu.
ongoing war as well as disruptions in Russia that also affect the markets, consequently pushing up the price of gasoline around the globe.
It is clear that solutions to this problem are not easily attainable, but it must be considered just how big a problem Americans are facing in a global context. These prices are reflected across Europe due to a vast taxation of up to 75 percent compared to the U.S. average of 26 percent. Other nations such as Hong Kong and Japan are also affected by these high prices.
Allowing for this international data, it may be considered that the protests by the United States citizen on gas prices are a lot of hot air. However, to Cabrini commuters, the rise in gas prices have not gone unnoticed.
Senior Megan Mirzoeff, now living off campus, is forced to visit the pump every other day. According to Mirzoeff the increase in price is visible but does not deter her from filling up. “There’s nothing really to be done about it. People have to realize that factors such as the war and inflation are bound to
Motorist all over the country are dealing with the constant fluctuating gas prices. affect the prices,” Mirzoeff said.
In a nation where the average car ownership is 1.77 cars per household, with 20 percent of households owning three or more cars, the need for gas is not going
Sophomore passes away Sophomore commuter student, Andrew ‘Benny’Hill, passed away on Friday, Sept. 17. Hill was a native of Zinglerville, Pa. Services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 23 at 1:00 p.m. at Tubor United Methodist Church, located at Henricks Station Rd. off of Rt. 29 in Woxall, Pa.
On Sunday, Sept. 26 the Fine Arts department will be hosting pianist Teresa Walters in the fall Fine Arts program. Walters is recognized all over the world as a unique and talented pianist and has played at Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall in London and Salle Corots in Paris. The performance is free and open to the public.
Family weekend approaching
The office of student development will be hosting family weekend on Friday, Oct. 1 and Saturday, Oct. 2. Events are planned throughout the day and a detailed schedule can be found on the Cabrini website at www.cabrini.edu.
Project Vote Smart: Will you govern orbe governed?
The one-hour multimedia lecture presentation will be visiting Cabrini Wednesday, Sept. 29. Project Vote Smart is designed to help students recognize media manipulation and negative campaigning surrounding major elections. For more information go to http://www.creativwell.com/votesmart.html.
Colleges are measuring the toll from recent hurricanes to Florida campuses in the millions of dollars as schools seek state and federal help to replace everything from exercise bikes and computers to rooftops and fences.
The University of Central Florida in Orlando appears to have fared the worst so far out of the state’s schools, with more than $8 million in damages. In Sanford, Fla., Seminole Community College’s estimate: $1.5 million.
Stetson University in DeLand, Fla., sustained up to $350,000 in damage from toppled fences, flooded basements, ripped-up roofs and landscape ravages.
“It’s by far the worst I’ve ever seen,” said Jim Beasley, a Stetson vice president who has been with the school for 31 years.
But colleges said other costs, in some cases staff labor or lost revenue from merchandise or food sales, could drive hurricane impact costs even higher.
The Florida Department of Education officials said Friday that no detailed or general estimates on damage to the highereducation system are available.
State and private colleges are expecting to get relief for most, if not all, of the damage from insurance and state and federal funds. UCF officials said they would also seek more than $13 million in aid to bolster protections on campus against the next storm.
Some of the more costly campus destruction was structural.
Hurricane Charley inflicted severe roof damage to UCF’s student Recreation and Wellness Center, estimated at $2.7 million for repairs.
to disappear. So as the supply of crude oil diminishes and until America embraces the electric car over the S.U.V., it is predictable that the price of gas will rise, just as science intended.
Valencia Community College, also in Orlando, has not fully assessed its damages, officials said Friday. Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla., suffered only minimal hits, and officials expected no financial impact.
Frances followed up, causing water damage to many UCF buildings, including its library and classrooms.
The hurricanes were “our single biggest loss due to weather or any other cause,” said Jim Uhlir, UCF’s director of Environmental Health and Safety.
Honors club president Chris Friel, a junior religious studies major, will be attending this year’s National Collegiate Honors Conference (NCHC) in November to present a research paper she wrote under the guidance of religious studies professor Dr. Leonard Primiano and Academic Dean, Dr. Charles McCormick.
Friel’s paper, “They Came to Arrest God: The Past and Present Reality of Father Divine,” is to be presented along with two other students, one from Long Island University and the other of Armstrong University, as part of a student research panel. The paper, which was originally written as a class assignment for religious studies professor Dr. Leonard Primiano’s sects and cults course, peaked her interest and eventually grew to be an extensive erudite research paper. “Primiano makes faith interesting; every faith tradition and style becomes inspiring and unique,” Friel said.
Primiano applauds Friel for her accomplishment, not just for her academic work, but for the example she has set for others. “It is a mark of distinction for her, but also for our college that she has been selected to present her scholarly research at the National Honors Conference in New Orleans. I think it is especially important as a model that other students strive to repeat, especially as an opportunity to present critical thinking, writing and
speaking to a distinguished national audience,” Primiano said.
Friel attributes her success to three major influences: the Honors Program, Primiano, and McCormick.
“He’s one of the greatest assets to the school because he inspires students. He inspires students to push their limits and he pushes their limits, ultimately raising their personal expectations,” Friel said about
mended by a college faculty member.
This year, the program has developed the theme of Italian American heritage, a topic that has great relevance to the college’s roots. “The overall goal is the greater appreciation of the Italian and Italian American heritage and culture which was so influential on St. Frances Cabrini and the women who later developed our college, as well as on the women who first attended it, many of whom were Italian American,” Primiano said.
Although it may not seem important to some students, Primiano urges students to participate in the program.
CBS News has officially apologized for the story they did on “60 Minutes” concerning President George W. Bush's military service. Anchor Dan Rather made a statement saying, “'We made a mistake in judgment and for that I am sorry.” Their lead source for the entire story, Bill Bukett, admitted to lying to the CBS reporter. The network was determined to stand by the story, but after other news organizations kept questioning the validity of the documents, CBS re-examined them, according to the Washington Post.
Haiti suffers from tropical storm
The country of Haiti was hit hard by Tropical Storm Jeanne. Over 650 people are known to be dead and government officials expect the total to rise. The stormed dropped 13 inches of rain on the country and most of the damage was caused by flooding and widespread mudslides. Jeanne is expected to move into the open Atlantic Ocean and not affect the United States, according to CNN.
McCormick, who is also in charge of the Honors Program, as well as the one responsible for the submission of Friel’s paper.
The Honors Program is designed for students that “dare to think,” as stated in the Honors Program mission statement. In order to join, students must receive and invitation from the Honor Program committee as an incoming freshman or be recom-
“I would encourage students to become part of the Honors Program because it is a wonderful opportunity to take a number of stimulating and intellectually challenging courses taught by college faculty especially for them; it is a program that works hard to advise those students who are a part of it to strive to become leaders in their chosen fields of endeavor; and it is a mark of distinction that students can note on future job applications and graduate school application,” Primiano said.
Friel also believes that the Honors Program is beneficial to the academic and intellectual growth of students; Friel has aspirations to improve the current curriculum by expanding the variety of course genres, most of which are presently aesthetic courses, to those of contemporary issues, values and diversity core distribution classes.
Stem cell topic in California
On Nov. 2 Californians will be voting on Proposition 71, which deals with stem cell research. If the proposition passes, it will allow the state spend $3 billion on various stem cell research projects. The proposition which is backed by many famous people such as Michael J. Fox and Bill Gates, would make California the largest stem cell research state in the U.S. Other places such as Singapore, Israel, South Korea and the United Kingdom have also taken steps in favor of stem cell research, according to the New York Times.
Alabama hit hard by Ivan
Many small rural communities in the state of Ala. are frustrated due to the fact that over 300,000 homes and businesses are still without power and water. They feel President Bush ignored many of the smaller towns that were hit hard by Hurricane Ivan. Their looking to the state of Ala. to make sure relief is swift, but so far they've met nothing but disappointment, according to CNN.
Bush feels pressure
President Bush is being criticized by his fellow Republicans for the way he has handled the war in Iraq and the aftermath that has followed. The comments from leaders in the Republican Party come after a CIAdocument was released citing that civil war within the country of Iraq could be a possibility in the near future, according to Reuters.
Even though many cancer patients are surviving and beating the disease, doctors are reluctant to say someone is cured of cancer. The most used saying by doctors it that someone is “in remission” or that the cancer is undetectable. Survivors are now living longer than ever and celebrities such as Lance Armstrong are bringing a lot of attention to those who were diagnosed and beat the disease, according to CBS News.
Spears ties the knot
Singer Britney Spears married her backup dancer, Kevin Federline on Saturday, Sept. 18. Just nine months ago Spears married a long-time friend, Jason Alexander. The marriage to Alexander was annulled just 55 hours later. Spears will now be a stepmother to Federline's two young children, according to MSNBC.
Stewart to report early
Martha Stewart was ordered by a federal judge to report to prison on Oct. 8 in order to start serving her allotted time for lying about stock market selling. Stewart requested to start serving her time early. She asked to be placed at one of two “prison camps” either in Danbury, Conn. or Coleman, Fla. Stewart will serve five months in prison, but still plans to appeal her conviction, according to MSNBC.
The impact of Clear Channel is being felt in Philadelphia. Aside from the media conglomerates 1,182 radio stations nation wide, the companies purchase of SFX National Concert Network, for 4.4 million dollars, has lead Clear Channel to pursue independent promotions companies and local venues throughout 16 major U.S. cities, Philadelphia not excluded.
Cabrini College’s theatre has big plans for this school year. The 2004 election brings many opportunities for the theatre. Theatre Director Neal Newman plans for the first project to resemble something like “Saturday Night Live.” Though Newman and his students don’t have a title or detailed format yet, they will most likely be performing a musical-comedy combination.
It will be performed to entertain along with inform students about all the issues that are going on currently. “This project will really be built on the talent of the performers because the students will write, prepare, rehearse and for the most part, direct it,” Newman said.
Yet, whether you are a Bush fan or Kerry fan or even undecided, there will be something for everybody. It will not be onesided and though some students are for Kerry and others are for Bush, their representation in this project will be very fair.
The theatre students want to stress how important this election is and how important the political issues are but they will do it through music and comedy. Also included in this first project will be issues about Cabrini and they will be addressed through humor. So, there will be diversity throughout the whole production.
The theatre’s biggest project can be expected some time in the second semester. The production is still undecided because it is so early in the school year but they are considering doing a classic
production that can also relate with some contemporary issues. Auditions for the major production will be in December. Though there are still many ideas undecided it is still stressed by Newman and other theatre students to come out to the theatre and get acquainted with the program. Newman and the theatre students seem very eager to meet new people and will welcome newcomers with open arms.
The current events evolving in the world and country, especially in the next two months, will have a great effect on the issues the theatre program will address through their performances. “It’s an awesome time to be alive…and being in the show or in the audience is something students will remember all their life,” Newman said.
So what can you expect from the theatre is what Newman calls “Guerilla Theatre.” In past years it seems that students have been numb to what is going on in the theatre in the past but this year will be different. Students, don’t be surprised if some theatre students come into the classrooms and act as a John Kerry or a George W. Bush for a two minute sketch before class.
“Sometimes all you need is two minutes to hit and run,” Newman said. The theatre will let the students know the issues and make it entertaining even off the stage. This will be the ultimate opportunity for the theatre to thrive and engross us all. Bottom line: look forward to some amazing things from the theatre program and its students this year.
Though buying out local booking agents and bringing them on board the Clear Channel bandwagon, the company has accumulated booking interests in the Electric Factory, the Pontiac Grill, the Khyber, the TLA, the North Star Bar, North by North West in addition to the Wachovia and Tweeter Centers.
What this means is a sharp
increase in ticket prices for the general public attending shows at these venues. Under the titles of Convenience Fees, Facility Fees, VIPParking Fees, Clear Channel is making a drastic attempt to raise there 6 percent profit in their Live Entertainment Division.
There are still a few independent Promoters and Venues still standing in Philadelphia, though not without a fight. The Trocadaro, the Tin Angle, the Fire, a few Northern Liberties venues, and their corresponding booking agents have turned down generous promotions with Clear Channel so that they may remain independent and keep the Philadelphia Music scene focused on Music.
Perhaps the strongest blow to Clear Channel’s presence in Philadelphia will be the opening of the World Café Live next week, under its Talent Coordinator Bruce
Rains, the former Promotions Director of the only independent radio station in Philadelphia, 88.5. Clear Channel moved in to take over Booking of the World Café Live hurling hypocritical accusations of Anti-Trust Laws, which prevent a company from owning Booking rights and radio stations.
In the Sep. 2 parent Article in Rolling Stone, Live Entertainment CEO, Brian Becker, is quoted as saying, “We are not in the business of putting out well researched music.” In response to that one of the two independent promoters left in Philadelphia stated, “Then clearly Clear Channel and I are not in the same business.”
There is no doubt that these two entities Art and Commerce are striving to survive on the battleground of the Philadelphia music scene, the winners to be decided by Philadelphia Music Lovers.
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Buses transported 35 students and chaperones to New York City Sept. 18 bright and early at 10 a.m. that rainy Saturday for a funfilled day, either at Ellis Island or to see “42nd Street.”
The challenging and torrential downpours from Hurricane Ivan hindered the travelers on their way, but by their arrival time in the city, the rain subsided for a better day in New York.
For small prices of $10 for Ellis Island and $30 for the show, students enjoyed a day in the Big Apple with relatively no big expense. The $10 charge for those going to Ellis Island included a ferry ride to the island and a radio headset for a tour.
“I love that in the last year I have had the opportunity to go to
New York, as well as, Washington D.C. and Baltimore,” Allison Superneau, a sophomore from Kenner, La., said. “Not many of my friends from home can say that they have gone to these places for as cheap and as frequently as I have. I enjoy the experiences of being in these new places. I had never been to a Broadway show before coming here, and therefore feel lucky to get the many chances that I have to attend them.”
Hurricane Ivan’s threat didn’t damper the day for Cabrini students. Superneau’s group of friends went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Times Square before attending the Broadway show. “I enjoyed the show immensely. The costumes and set designs were beautiful and full of vibrant colors, and the actual show was amazing. The singing, as well as the dancing
was simply incredible,” Superneau said.
The Office of Student Activities makes programs like this possible with the money they have available in their programming budget. Amy Hecht, assistant director of student activities, said, “We eat some cost to sell to the kids at these prices.”
With a fear early on about canceling the outing due to lack of sales, more interest grew during the last week before the trip.
Jason Bozzone, director of student activities, said, “It’s a hit or miss. It’s up to the students if they want to be involved.”
The students who did get involved on the trip had a great time socializing with their peers and checking out the city. “We try to make some trips educational, just with a social twist to them,” Bozzone said.
In accordance with the November election, artists have forged together to support presidential candidate John Kerry by holding over 30 concerts in nine of the swing states in efforts to motivate Americans to “Vote for Change.”
“A vote for change is a vote for a stronger, safer, healthier America. Avote for Bush is a vote for a divided, unstable, paranoid America. It is our duty to this beautiful land to let our voices be heard. That's the reason for the tour. That's why I'm doing it,” Dave Matthews, an artist that regularly involves himself with politics, said on moveonpac.org.
The philosophy behind “Vote for Change” boils down to one simplistic notion-the desire to change the current direction of our nation. The musicians involved hope that by committing their time and effort, they will inspire their fellow Americans to become involved and ultimately move our country towards a “compassionate and humane direction.”
One of the more popular participants, Bruce Springsteen, openly expresses the reasoning behind his contribution to the tour. “It's a matter of preservation and protection of democracy, of having an open and transparent leadership and sustaining the trust of your citizenry. If you've blown that, you've blown it all. I believe that's what happened with this administration,” Springsteen said, in an interview with “Rolling Stone.”
Beginning Oct. 1, more than twenty artists, including Dave Matthews, Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder, Bonnie Raitt and the Dixie Chicks, will take the stage, starting in Pennsylvania and ending in Florida one week later
Just as musicians during
the Vietnam War, the artists are using their fame to their advantage, and although some believe this to be exploitative, others, such as graduate Pete Kulick, currently the assistant to the executive Vice President of the American College, believe it to be appropriate.
“The concerts are a way to stimulate new swing state voters and encourage current ones to get to the polls. Like something out of the 1960s', these concerts, performed by passionate musicians who care about important issues rather than the size of their rims, are taking their unique responsibility to inspire a change in this once in a lifetime election,” Kulick said, “I think the musicians are not trying to change minds by promising an unattainable outcome, rather they are hoping for the best while doing whatever is in their power to make a difference in what they truly believe is right.”
Vote for Change has no official or financial connections to the Kerry Campaign or the Democratic National Committee. The shows are actually presented by MoveOn PAC (Political Action Committee), a division of the progressiveactivists group MoveOn.org. According the MoveOn PAC's mission statement, the contributions of this campaign provide financial espousal for congressional candidates that support “moderate to progressive principles of government.”
By law, direct contributions from businesses and organizations to candidates are prohibited, but due to the federally regulated PAC, they may do so. The proceeds from the concerts, an estimated $10 million, will therefore be given to PAC, which will, in turn, support the Kerry campaign.
Lauren Taque, a freshman English major, believes that the artists intended goal will be relatively successful for increasing voter turn-outs as well as for the Kerry cam-
paign. “I think it will bring in the younger and liberal voters and give Kerry street credibility-it's like the whole Clintonsaxophone thing,” Taque said. Although in agreement with Taque's belief that the concerts will effect the amount of Americans at the polls, Loan Nguyen, a freshman business and administration major, thinks that the shows may not be as beneficial to Kerry as he hopes; she says that despite their efforts, having a predetermined candidate in mind won't change the overall outcome. “It will motivate people to vote, but the shows will end a month before the election and most people have made their decision already,” Nguyen said.
“The concerts will affect the election. In record numbers? Probably not, but the concerts have sparked a small movement, which will hopefully change the outcome of the election,” Kulick said.
So you wanna listen to some great music?Then tune into 89.1 WYBF-FM The Burn, Cabrini College’s very own on-campus radio station!
If you were around on Commuter Appreciation Day, which was held on Wednesday, Sept.15, you might have seen the WYBF crew there, handing out prizes and playing music. In fact, you’ll be seeing a lot more of the radio station this year.
Look for WYBF to be teaming up with Jason Bozzone and the Office of Student Activities. The radio station will be promoting events that Student Activities will be holding around campus and will often be present at these events.
If working at an on-campus radio station, or even having your own radio show, sounds appealing to you, then you should look into taking the one-credit Radio Practicum class. This is one change that has been made since last year.
“If people are getting a grade, they will be more likely to show up for their shifts and help out within the department, like going to events,” Krista Mazzeo, general manager of WYBF-FM, said.
“Radio isn’t just for English/communications majors,” Mazzeo also said. “Having their own show can give people confidence and help their public speaking skills.”
Be sure and look out for two new shows. There will be a sports show on Monday nights, 6p.m. to 7 p.m. Students can also listen in on Wednesday nights, 6p.m. to 8p.m., for The Bridge, a talk show that deals with current events, like the upcoming presidential election, and will also host guests. Also look for on-air free giveaways, all you have to do is listen and call in.
If you want more information about 89.1 WYBF-FM, check out their website: www.wybf.com, and also call in with your song requests at (610)-902-8453.
By: Ian Wagner Mind
Election year 2004 is upon us and in the last election only 18 million young people voted out of 40 million. MTV and Rock the Vote are challenging that number this election year and believe they can get 20 million young people to come out and vote this time around. Last years election was decided by 500,000 votes, so young people have the chance to make a difference in this election, to choose their future president of the United States of America.
Rock the Vote is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that encourages young people to make changes in their communities and the world by utilizing their right to vote. They coordinate registration drives along with putting together voting events to get infor mation out on the candidates running for office. Cabrini has joined in this effort with Student Government Association to get the students to register. MTV’s aim is to stress to young people the importance of voting.
Sarah Madden, 21, a senior marketing major at Cabrini who is involved in Rock the Vote said that, “SGA wanted to bring Rock the Vote onto our campus to promoteto our generation the importance of registering and voting in this 2004 election year.This is a very important year to utilize our voting power as young voters and students need to know how they can properly go about registering.”
The Rock the Vote Bus Tour brings events to college campuses and major political conventions to get young people to register to vote. Cabrini will be holding events now through October in Grace Hall to register students. They are also held throughout the country bringing artists such as Ben Jelen, Tyler Hilton and many other upcoming ar tists to perform and to promote the message to vote. The Bus Tour is divided into two phases, the first being primarily to get people to register to vote. The second phase is to educate voters with information booths and having their local politicians and celebrities to come speak at the different venues.
Major issues that should be concerning young people are education, healthcare, the war in Iraq and jobs. There is a possibility of even reinstating a military draft. Only last week at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing did Senator Chuck Hagel R-Neb., bring up the issue for debate. These issues are discussed at Rock the Vote events to ensure that whoever he or she is going to vote for, that they agree with where their candidate stands on those issues.
Those are only a couple of the many reasons why young people should pay attention to an organization like Rock the Vote who want to provide them with all of this knowledge and more, because this year they want 20 million young people to use their right to vote.
CECELIA FRANSICO/PHOTOGRAPHY EDITORRegister to vote at the following Rock the Vote times:
Sept. 23Involvement Fair
2-5 p.m. Grace Hall
Sept. 29Project Vote Smart
4 p.m. Grace Hall
Also check out the Rock the Vote comedy show on Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m. in Grace Hall.
In order to be able to vote in the election on Tuesday, Nov. 2, one must be registered to vote by Oct. 4, if you are from Pennsylvania or New Jersey. There are two ways for one to register to vote: online or in person at your local representatives off ice or at the local driver’s licensing center
To register online one can go to www.rockthevote.com. Although, the online process has many steps it only takes about 10-15 minutes. There are two very important questions that you must answer in order to register to vote: are you at least 18 years of age and are you a resident of the United States.
You will need to provide the following information to complete the registration process: first and last names and email address. The next group of information you will need is your home address, city/town, state and zip code. You will also need to provide your date of birth, telephone number, driver’s license number, or if you do not have a driver’s license, you will need the last four digits of your social security number. You will then need to decide which political party with whom you wish to be affiliated. Keep in mind that only during the primaries do you have to vote within your own
- Only 50 percent of young adults say they discussed politics, government, or current events with their parents.
- 19 percent say that they “never” talk about politics, government or current events.
- Of the people who grew up discussing politics in their home, 75 percent are registered to vote.
- A study conducted by the University of Maryland of young adults ages 15-25 shows that 49 percent think that voting is not important.
- The study also shows that only 46 percent believe that they can make a difference in solving community problems.
- 14 million voting age people with disabilities are not registered to vote.
- People with disabilities register to vote at a rate that is 16 percent less than the rest of the population.
- Disability service providers are required by law to offer voter registration to their clients.
- 75 percent of people with disabilities report they have never been asked to register to vote by a service provider.
- There are over 35 million voting age persons with disabilities.
- In the 1996 presidential election, 30 percent of people with disabilities of voting age voted; 50 percent of the voting age population at large voted.
- Husbands and wives cannot vote together in the same voting booth.
- Primary elections, conducted by the county election commissions, are held to determine who will be that party’s nominee.
- You may obtain the names of your elected officials and polling place by contacting your county voter registration office.
- A person who does not live within the municipality, but who owns property within the municipality, would not be considered a resident for the pur pose of voting in a municipal election.
- A person who was not qualif ied to vote in the first election for failure to register 30 days prior to an election is not qualified to vote in that election’s subsequent run-off.
Experts are mixed on what thi could do to election
political party. At all other elections, such as for the president, you may vote for whomever you choose.
You would then choose if you would like to get updates by email, which will update you on the present issues during this election and future ones as well. You then check to
After you have copied this information down and clicked “continue” it will present the form in Adobe Reader format. You will need that program in order for this work. If you do not have this program you can go to www.cabrini.edu and click on academics, under the school calendars there is a small icon, if you click on this it will download the program onto your PC.
The second way you can register to vote is in person either at your local representatives office in your hometown, or at the local driver’s licensing center and fill out the same form, as you would fill out online. They then would mail out everything for you. As long as it is postmarked before Oct. 4, you will be able to vote in the upcoming election.
D No D Minimal requirements (long restrictions commute, over age 65,
make sure that all of the information that you f illed in was cor rect.
The last, but most important step is the printing, signing and mailing of the form. If you are from Pennsylvania, for example, you mail the information to:
Off ice of the secretar y of the Commonwealth 210 N. Office Bldg. Harrisburg, PA 17120-0029
Rock the Vote, will be on campus Sept. 23 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Grace Hall atrium, and Project Vote Smart will be here on Sept. 25 in Grace Hall starting at 4 p.m. allowing students to register here on campus.
For more information on the 2004 election and how to register visit : www.rockthevote.com or www.chooseorlose.com
Early Thursday morning, Sept. 16, 2004, hurricane Ivan swept through Alabama, resulting in at least 12 deaths. The storm hit land East of Mobile Bay in Alabama at 1:50 a.m. as a Category 3 hurricane with 130 mph winds, according to CNN.
The storm created catastrophic tornadoes, which served as a major threat to everyone in the area. Regions from Louisiana to the Florida panhandle were in danger from the deadly combination of torrential rain, strong winds, crashing waves and turbulent tornadoes.
Although the hurricane was tragic and powerful, people that live near the Gulf Coast were expecting worse. They worked hard and diligently in order to protect their houses and property, but fortunately the damage was not as terrible as they were anticipating.
One resident decided to wait out the storm with his relatives in Mobile, Ala. “We had some trees down in our yard and roof damage. Other than that, we
came out pretty good,” describes Marc Oliver, a 38 year old resident of Mobile.
Of course, many went without power because of Ivan, which caused major tribulations. There were an estimated 260,000 homes and businesses without power in the state of Alabama alone. In Louisiana, 36,500 endured the powerless time, while numbers reached up to 70,000 in the state of Mississippi, according to the Canadian Press.
As if hurricane Frances wasn’t devastating enough for Florida, they got hit with the new storm, with waves reaching up to 26ft. The desolation of hurricane Frances alone was very difficult for Leigh Bowes, a sophomore here at Cabrini, to cope. “I felt helpless knowing that my parents were in the direct line of hurricane Frances. Then to find out my mother’s nursing home was told to evacuate, which resulted in my parents getting split up during the storm, really worried me. I was also nervous knowing that my dad was at the house by himself trying to take care of my elderly grandfather.”
The worst part about it, she said, was that, “My aunt’s house was totally destroyed. She said she could see the sky from her bedroom.” Bowes’aunt has been
forced to live at the place where she works, and will soon be moving into the house with her grandfather.
Like Mrs. Bowes’nursing home that was heavily affected by Frances, a nursing home in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., experienced six patients in desperate need of oxygen, since they lost their generator power due to Ivan. In order to help these patients, an emergency service squad forced their way through 145 miles per hour gusts of wind in order to get portable oxygen tanks to the nursing home, stated the Canadian Press.
According to CNN, President Bush declared Mississippi a major disaster area, making available federal funding and aid to residents. Alabama was also announced to be a disaster area on Wednesday, Sept. 15 by Gov. Bob Riley. Florida Gov. Bush, brother of President Bush, made the state the third to be signed as a disaster declaration.
Although people are still recovering from the catastrophes left behind by Frances, hurricane Ivan is sweeping through the south, destroying anything in its path. While some people say it was not as bad as expected, hurricane watchers warn that the worst might have yet to come.
MATTHEW CASO GUEST WRITER
It is 3:03 a.m. and I am still having trouble coming up with an adequate definition of philosophy. My best efforts give me a loose definition, being a method of thinking about things and a way of questioning what we already know. Examples of these types of questions could be why we are on this earth or what happens to us when we die. Everyone spends a lot of time philosophizing even if they are not aware they are doing it. Look at the hand holding this paper and think about what is making it stay grasped. You have just done philosophy; you questioned an aspect of your life that up until now you might have taken for granted. In the field of philosophy the problem you have just encountered is termed the mind body problem. At best we can only speculate on what the relation is between our mind and our body, if in fact one exists. The point I am trying to make is that you are going to ask yourselves these questions or ones of a similar nature anyway so you should join with your peers of Cabrini and do it together.
Cabrini is fortunate both in having a strong philosophy program and an active philosophy discussion group. Members of Cabrini meet every other week throughout the year and talk about pressing issues. The group is open to all of you and encourages all to come to at least one meeting to see if an interest sparks. The group meets in the conference room on the second floor of the Library Anyone attending the meetings
can bring any issue to the table. Discussions are held around a circular table and everyone has equal chance to voice their opinion. Don’t expect hands being raised at one of these meetings, we speak our mind and the group responds. The first meeting will be held on Sept. 30 at 3:30 p.m. The topic of discussion will be aesthetics. The meeting will be a show and tell. Yes, I said show and tell. Everyone attending is encouraged to bring something important in their life that they consider beautiful. Examples of this could be a musical excerpt, artwork or a poem. Anyone attending a meeting is by no means obliged to join the group, but it is a beneficial thing to put on your resume. I’m asking you to give the world of philosophy a shot and try something new’ or to at the very least realize you are probably doing it right now.
I invite you to begin your journey and leave behind the reality you believe in of death, disease and destruction and look to the future of comfortable conditions and contentment.
We must look beyond the obvious if we hope to achieve a clearer sense of what it is to be human. Our understanding of life comes from our experiences and the way we can make connections between these experiences. For this reason we call the old wise. So next time you have a new thought pop into you head don’t block it out, dive further and see if you can get a better understanding of yourself and the world around you. If you are successful, come to the meetings and help the rest of us.
While writing my news article I started to really think. Who the hell does Bush think he is reinstituting the draft? Personally, I never did like him as our president. I personally think he didn’t do anything for Americans in the events following 9/11. When I see Bush all I can think about is the Purdue chicken man from all the commercials. When I think
of President Bush, I don’t have much to say. I’m not into politics so this is just my personal opinion. I was eligible to vote in the last election and I chose not to. The biggest mistake I could have ever made and that’s why I feel it’s my obligation to try and stop this moron from being reelected.
When talking to my parents about this up coming election my mother is all for Bush. She feels he’s doing a great job and wouldn’t see it any other way. My father on the other hand always says he’s going to vote for the lesser of the two evils and his way of thinking has always stuck with me.
Now let me get back to the whole draft issue. I don’t understand why we need this. I think it’s Bush’s fault that we’ve been there so long. It’s because of things like this that cause them to do more terrorist acts. I have no problem with letting them all kill themselves. It’s not our fight we have problems back home in the U.S to worry about. Like abortion, same sex marriages, child abuse and of course counting election ballets.
Right now, Cabrini is one of the most stressful aspects of my life, and I’m sure that many people can agree. It wasn’t an easy transition from the long summer break back in to the busy lifestyle of school. One of the best things that I have done to give myself a break from school and relax is sign up for a yoga class with my friends.
I think that it is a great idea to take advantage of the different activities and classes that the
Dixon Center offers. Trying to take a yoga class somewhere else, for instance at a studio, can get pricey. At the Dixon center, not only do you take the class for free, but also everything that you need is provided for you including mats and bands.
This was the first time that I have ever attempted to do yoga. It’s difficult and picking it up is going to take some time, but I like the idea of getting to try new things. I like knowing that if I decide a certain class isn’t for me, I can simply let the instructor know and stop going. This way I haven’t wasted any money or time paying fees or buying equipment.
What I love about the class is how the instructor takes the aero-
that his car was amongst a street full of cars outside of a house party. For some reason no one had questioned if he was driving or not.
bics room and transforms it into a yoga friendly atmosphere despite the commotion of the gym right next door. She keeps the lights turned off and closes the blinds. She also lights incense and puts relaxing music on in the background. At the end of class she walks around and puts lavender oil in everyone’s hands. She really makes an effort to make the class as enjoyable and relaxing as she can. So at the beginning of every week my friends and I go to yoga and it is such a great way to start off the week. I leave the class feeling completely energized, which is great because right after yoga I head to the newsroom for layout, so I need all the energy I can get.
No matter how much you tell someone not to do something that is dangerous, their curiosity more times than not gets the best of them. Drinking and driving is an issue that has been addressed numerous times and still there has been no significant change in the way people act. Cabrini College students are at high risks of being victims of drinking and driving due to the many students living off campus.
It just fathoms me how often preventable incidences occur. It scares me to know how much ignore the signs of danger. I know that most people who are under the influence are stubborn and do not want to be told what to do but if you are sober use your common scenes; don’t drive with someone who has been drinking!
Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) is an organization that stresses the dangers of drinking and driving to prevent it from happening. I got involved in SADD during high school. My friend encouraged me to start going to meetings with her after a friend of ours crashed his new car into a telephone pole. I will never forget the night of his accident.
It was after a high school football game and there was a lot of drinking going on. I saw him earlier in the evening and had known that he was very intoxicated. This made me feel guilty in a way, because I never even questioned how he planned on getting home and I was sober that night. I wish I had realized
The morning following the accident I visited him in the hospital. He was pretty beat up. He had a fractured collarbone and ribs. Despite his condition he was more concerned about what the police and firefighters had done to his car. They had to lift part of the roof off of the totaled car along with the driver side door just to get him out.
His response to the accident that day when I was talking to him was, “I saved that deer’s life,” he said that referring to the alleged deer that ran out in front of his car causing the accident. I could not believe that he was in such denial of what had happened.
To this day it still bothers me that no one that night ever questioned how he was getting home. I’m a firm believer that everything happens for a reason, and the reason that night happened was for me to tell the story to you. Hopefully people will start listening to all of the respective warnings, “Friends don’t let friends drink and drive.”
Cabrini students should start to be even more cautious when it comes to drinking and driving. This is a serious issue that should not be ignored. The high number of students living off campus makes each person driving at an even higher risk on the road.
Providing transportation to students during the weekend would be a great start to preventing anything fatal from occurring. Shuttle runs to apartment complexes such as Marquis and Kingswood would be in demand on the weekends. I think Cabrini should give it a try before it is too late.
becoming their responsibility
I never thought that having a puppy would be as much work as it is. I think I have gotten myself in too deep with this. Having a puppy is like having a kid. Despite that, I still think getting Roxy was a wise decision.
Nearing the end of last semester, I decided that there was no way I would live on campus again. I realized it just wasn’t for me and that I was most definitely ready to make a start on my own. After making this decision, and signing a lease for my own place, I realized that even though I didn’t want a roommate for the first semester, I didn’t want to be completely by myself. Afish just wouldn’t cut it either. I have wanted a dog for the longest time. I recall begging my parents constantly for one but they were completely against it for they were worried about it
Come May, my mom soon became worried about me being by myself. I figured this would be a good opportunity to bring up the idea of having a dog. After all, having a dog in my apartment would mean that I would have to make it my full responsibility.
What a genius idea. I found a kennel that was closing, convinced my mom to come along with me and within a half-hour, was a puppy “mom.”
Friends of mine had said that I’d know which puppy was meant to be mine. I thought they were crazy, but instantly I knew which one was coming home with me.
All alone in the very last crate was a seven-week-old Jack Russell Terrier. She came out of the crate, and my not paying attention, wasn’t such a good idea. She took off but as soon as I called her, she responded.
This was one of the few times she has actually came when called.
Trying to be a good pet owner, I went shopping for premium food and all other essen-
tial puppy care products. Who ever thought a puppy would be like having a child? I most definitely didn’t.
Along with the food, toys, and vet visits, I spent an additional $100 on puppy class. Eight weeks, only for Roxy to decide that she didn’t feel like walking properly on a leash. While all the other puppies received their diplomas and had pictures taken with their graduation caps, Roxy and I headed home.
All summer long I worked to get her to a point where she would respond during the class. Each class she performed exceptionally well for her breed, but like any normal Jack Russell Terrier, she decided she just didn’t feel like it.
This was what I didn’t realize. It was more of a training-theowner class. Jack Russell Terrier’s are unbelievably smart and know how to respond to every command given, it’s just that they are wise enough to know that the owner is the one who must figure out how to get them to do so.
Aside from the raising and
educating a puppy, there is a lot of additional time that goes into having this kind of pet.
Just as a baby is unhappy with a dirty diaper, a puppy doesn’t want to wait to go outside. Whether I liked getting up at any or all hours of the night or not, I didn’t have a choice. When Roxy wants out, there is no discussion. Please don’t think of me as a slacker when it comes to puppy potty training, because I spent the summer making sure she’d know the proper way to ask to go out as well as learning that she might just have to wait.
Babies need to eat and so do growing puppies and the food smells just as bad.
Jack Russell Terrier’s are constantly playing, and constantly begging to have someone to play with. Taking time out of my day to spend an ample amount of time to toss around a toy has become normal.
Everything needs to be responded too, in her case, in some way. Roxy is constantly talking, and call me crazy, but she insists that you pay complete attention to her when she is
doing so and this takes more time than anything else.
Although much of my time (and money) has been devoted to this new found family member, it has been completely worth it. After a stressful day, I have someone, or something, to remind me to take a break from everything that’s going on around me. Although she is energetic and doesn’t always behave properly, it doesn’t create another stressor.
It’s said that a dog is man’s best friend and I finally have realized how true it is.
Every mom can use a break and I have to say it’d be nice to be able to vacuum or iron without having a barking, jumping puppy in the way. So to those who’d be interested in babysitting, or should I say puppysitting, feel free to spend a few hours with Roxy.
You’ll most definitely realize why most of your parents urge you to wait until you’ve done all that you want before having kids. Sacrifice may not be the same with a puppy as it is with a baby, but there is most definitely a considerable amount involved.
Two questions popped in my head while driving through the remnants of hurricane Ivan in the middle of Pennsylvania. around 4 a.m.; Why am I doing this and is this worth it?
It’s early morning on a Saturday, I should just be going to sleep at this point, not on the turnpike in drenching rain.
“Check out those clouds, that’s hot,” my co-pilot, Meg, said. I looked out the window and saw against the dark clouds in the sky, a section of lighter clouds that looked oddly like a forming funnel.
“That’s not cool, it looks like a tornado,” Ange said from the backseat.
“Yeah, let’s keep going.” I said as I leaned on my gas pedal and squinted as the rain splattered the windshield in the darkness.
Eight hours of wondering why in the world I was spending my weekend driving to Ohio, of
all places, we arrived in Sandusky. Sandusky is one hour west of Cleveland. It is on the edge of Lake Erie and is home to the Cedar Point amusement park.
Meg and Ange strapped themselves into roller coaster cars and were shot 122 miles per hour up a hill and dropped 400 feet at a 90 degree angle on the “Top Thrill Dragster,” the world’s tallest and fastest roller coaster
After we meandered around the park, went on a couple of rides and in a few stores, we decided it was time to leave. Meg and I were walking stiffly, soaked to the bone from a water ride.
We walked through the parking lot to section 33D where my car was parked. As we changed our soaked pants under the cover of car doors, I spotted something on my driver-side window.
“Gross! That seagull must’ve been pretty full to leave that lovely present for me,” I grimaced at the giant blob that resembled bird poop. Meg and Ange laughed at me as I found a napkin to clean it off with.
I discovered, mid-wipe, that indeed it was not bird pooh, but
it was purple, cotton candy flavored, Bubblicious. I spent many expletives, yelling about how rude people were before we got back in the car and were heading for Cleveland, where our Hampton Inn hotel room awaited us.
“Hi, we’re here to check in,” I told the woman at the main desk in downtown Cleveland. I was wearing an orange t-shirt and bright red pajama pants with coffee and hot chocolate mugs all over them. She looked horrified.
After we checked in, it was off to room 913 with our nifty card swipe keys. We spent the least amount of time possible for three girls to change and clean up from our day of sweat, coasters and water rides.
We headed downstairs and found ourselves a taxi. It’s nice to know that you may be in a different city, but the taxi drivers will still hit nearly everything around them as they zip through the city.
We arrived in tact at the Hard Rock Café. It was a couple of blocks from the baseball stadium, and the lights were on as a game raged inside.
Dinner went off without a hitch, until Meg knocked her
water all over the place and we succeeded in causing lots of trouble for the waiting staff. They didn’t mind though, because they got a good tip out of it.
Next on our agenda, was the mother load-our reason for traveling 400-some odd miles to such a random city Yes, we were there to witness the Mecca of Rock ‘N’ Roll history…the Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Who knew that looking at costumes from music videos, old and broken guitars, handwritten song lyrics, journals, timelines, videos and listening to the Jimi Hendrix Experience could make one’s life complete?
Inside, we witnessed the real life replica of Pink Floyd’s “The Wall.” You walked through missing bricks in the wall and turned around and sporadically around the white bricks were bricks filled with the story of how Roger Waters came up with the idea and felling for “The Wall.”
For those who don’t know, “The Wall,” is a movie that Pink Floyd made about conformity, and its soundtrack contains the well known song “Another Brick In the Wall.” The movie is quite
possibly the freakiest movie you may ever experience in your life, but well worth it.
Gospel, rhythm & blues, rock ‘n’roll, pop, country and even rap came together in six floors of exhibits, audio, video and written information about people, feelings, places and time. It was surreal to experience that much about music.
We left on Sunday to return to Philly with a much greater knowledge of music then we had before. For a music-obsessed trio, that is impressive.
Our ride home, however, was nothing short of a disaster Detours sent us in the complete opposite direction and we wound up driving until 1:30 a.m. I found myself, dazed and sore from driving in a stationary position for so long. One question still lingered in my head; was this worth it?
The answer came to me as I parked. We had dropped Meg off and were now back at our dorm on campus. We were picking up our bags when I nodded tiredly to myself. Yes, I thought, this was more than worth it.
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Athletes being respected on campus has been a debate for years. In many movies, athletes are depicted wearing varsity letter jackets, sometimes even wearing their uniforms to classes, in an effort to stand out.
That is not the fact at Cabrini College. The only insignia that distinguishes athletes from regular students is the occasional hoodie or t-shirt with the team name on the front. Some teams may also be seen sitting with the rest of their team members at their “designated” tables in the cafeteria.
The current issue at hand is whether athletes are treated different than other students on campus. Some students feel that the difference is significant.
Alexandra Demuth, a sophomore education major, said, “I feel that the school values the athletes more because the athletes can
contribute more than the average student. This is because the sports program is one of the top priorities when recruiting incoming students.”
On the other hand, some students feel as if there is inequality between the male and female sports teams. Any spectator can see the difference in size of fans from a men’s soccer game and women’s tennis match. Chances are there is a larger crowd at the soccer game.
This raises questions about who is to blame. Is it a lack interest from the students? Athletes feel like they are getting the support they need. “I think popular sports teams on-campus, such as men’s lacrosse, definitely get the respect they deserve,” Denis Beovich, a sophomore computer science major, said. “As far as the relationship between the athletes and the athletic department, I think they need more on-campus facilities to keep the respect between the teams mutual.”
Other student athletes also
agree that more facilities are needed. Recently, teams are fighting over territory. The softball team has been quarreling with the men’s lacrosse team over practice priority. “Both teams are out of season and need to prepare. They both are equally talented and both were named PAC Champions for 2004,” softball player, Megan O’Brien, a sophomore education major, said.
Leslie Danehy, the director of athletics, comes from an administrative point of view. Danehy said, “I feel that the student athletes are treated very fairly here. It is in my opinion that people on campus, from Academic Affairs to Residence Life to Financial Aid, all treat our athletes as they should; as students.” Danehy then continued to say, “Sometimes student-athletes stand out or attract attention, both negative and positive, due to their tendency to gather in large groups and due to their predisposition to be competitive and take risks.”
weight many freshman students gain when they begin college “is not a myth, it’s real,” according to cnn.com.
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Although most defensive specialists are tall, Sarah Norfolk, a 5’4” freshman contributes to the backline of Cabrini’s women’s volleyball team. Norfolk played for Elizabeth Seton High School in Prince George County, Maryland. For four years she played as a defensive specialist and outside hitter and is continuing her volleyball career as a defensive specialist for the Cavaliers.
Personally , the goals set this season for her are to hustle after every ball and improve on her serve. As a team, she would like to see them continue with their success and make it to the playoffs.
“Since my team last year were the Champions of our division, I plan to help my team in whatever way I can,” Norfolk said.
Keller; “Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.” She feels as though the volleyball team has become her family. “We have really bonded as a team and are all so close. It’s like having 11 other sisters,” Norfolk said.
Norfolk is a determined athlete and doesn’t let any injury get in the way of her playing on the court. “At the beginning of the season, I developed a shin splint from all the conditioning we did,” Norfolk said. She also suffered from the loss of voice due to the enthusiasm during games.
In August of 2002 my parents were dropping me off at Cabrini, to begin my first year of college, the first time I would be living away from home. My Dad warned me about the “Freshman Fifteen” as we drove past the “Battle of the Bulge” sign on King of Prussia Rd., as if it referred to the excess weight or “bulge” many freshman gain during their first year of college. Although the “Battle of the Bulge” sign is referring to a World War II battle, it could very well be taken as a warning sign to gaining the “Freshman Fifteen” to some people like myself.
The “Freshman Fifteen” is a notorious term throughout most college campuses worldwide. The term referring to the extra
Most students who are away from home for the first time drastically change their eating and exercise habits upon the start of college without giving any thought to it. The decrease in students’exercise habits and increase in their food consumption causes weight gain. Many college freshmen were active in high school participating in various sports or activities and also ate healthier meals because their parent’s provided it daily.
Once students begin college it is their responsibility to plan and eat healthful meals and to include exercise and physical activity into their daily routines. If the student does not take responsibility for his or her eating and exercise habits he or she is likely to gain the “freshman fifteen.
Convenience is one standard
that many college students live by. Fast food restaurants seem to be convenient for many students and unfortunately do not offer very healthy eating options. One University of Texas student “ate at McDonald’s and Wendy’s out of convenience before the dormitory dining room opened,” according to cnn.com.
If gaining the “freshman fifteen” is something you want to avoid, you could try the following; try to eat varied meals including vegetables, fruit, dairy, protein, complex carbohydrates and a limited amount of saturated fat, include physical activity into your daily routine and exercise at least three times per week, try to avoid fast food, overeating and late night snacking.
Although the “freshman fifteen” is real, according to cnn.com, it is also something that can be avoided through a few simple modifications in eating and exercise habits.
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Another key element for Norfolk being on the team is everybody getting along. Norfolk referred to a quote by Helen
On and off the court, Norfolk feels she has a connection with the team. “Communication is the key to everything, every team needs improvement, and most of the time it has to due with communication,” Norfolk said. She expresses a passion for the sport and the school. She couldn’t picture herself a part of any other team. “I love it here,” Norfolk said.
The Lady Cavs field hockey sported their offensive skills during their second field hockey home game against Haverford College but lost 2-1 on Saturday, Sept. 11. Within the first 10 minutes of the game, Haverford was on the scoreboard and the Lady Cavs were forced to keep the offensive pressure on Haverford.
Cabrini (2-3) in the conference spent nearly the entire game in scoring position but Haverford (1-2) fought back with defensive
skills. Haverford’s junior goalkeeper Amie Roe stopped 13 shots. At the end of the first half, Cabrini was still down 1-0 and the women seemed discouraged that a goal was not scored despite their efforts.
Cabrini had a dozen corner shots in the second half, but none resulted in a goal. With 24 minutes left to play, sophomore Tami Scanlan tapped the ball into the goal thanks to a strong assist from senior, Julie Smith.
With a tie game, Cabrini looked refreshed and remained in scoring position until 13 minutes were left to play. Haverford mid-
fielder Vicki Mui had a breakaway run and scored, giving Haverford a 2-1 lead.
In the final minutes of the game, sophomore April Kaufmann played offense with six shots on goal. Freshman Kerry Ricker showed off fast footwork as she attempted to tie the game in the final minutes.
According to teammate Tami Scanlan, newly acquired Kerry Ricker is “an awesome player and definitely has much potential to bring to the team this season.” Despite the Lady Cavs efforts, Haverford took home the win.
Cabrini played an exciting, too-close-for-comfort tennis match against Gwynedd-Mercy College on Saturday, Sept. 11, only to come up short 5-4. The women’s team had a beautiful day at the Cabrini courts to strategically challenge Gwynedd, but that did not, however, stop them from maintaining their buoyant attitude and having fun while they were at it.
It was evident by watching and talking to the team players that their main objective is to do their best, try to win and have fun this season. Amy Sarbaugh, a freshman, said, “Our goal is to try
to improve. We want our team to win, but have fun. Our team has so much fun together, we get along great.”
Similar to this attitude, Jackie Creighton, a sophomore, and Tracey Stabler, a junior, agreed. “We want to win PACs. We want to become more competitive in our league, do our best, and have fun,” Creighton and Stabler said.
Abig, bright sign was posted on the tennis court reading, “COACH MAGEE ROCKS!!!”
The team welcomed its new coach, John Magee, with ease this year. The attitudes of the players coincide with Coach Magee’s expectations and aspirations for the team. “He brings a more positive energy to the team. He wants us to win, but have fun
too. He’s not just focused on winning,” Amy Leonard, a sophomore said.
It is no coincidence that Coach Magee seemed to know all the players on the Gwynedd- Mercy College tennis team. It was evident after watching him have friendly conversations with many players on the opposing team. Magee is more than just an outgoing personality, he used to be the assistant coach for GwyneddMercy’s tennis team.
“Since he received a head position here at Cabrini, and Gwynedd used to be his team, this match is a really big one. He knows their strengths and weaknesses. Plus they’re in the top four teams in the league. It’s a big match,” Jackie Creighton,
sophomore said.
While the women are adjusting to the new coach, they also have a different aspect of the game to adapt to as well. The Cabrini tennis team has never had an official to call the shots during their games. In the past, the coaches were in the position of determining if the ball was in or out, if it hit the net and so forth.
However, that fact has changed this year when it was decided to have an official at every game to make the calls. In regards to the effects of this new procedure, Victoria Nicodemo, a sophomore, said, “While it makes our warm up sessions quicker, it makes everything a lot more organized.”
Going into this game, the
women are (1-0) in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference, and it seemed that many of them are looking forward to the PAC championships. They will be held at the end of October, as a weekend trip for the Cavaliers. “We came in second place last year, so we’re trying to improve ourselves and come in first place this year,” Leonard said.
As the new season begins and a new coach is welcomed, the same positive outlook remains among the Cabrini women’s tennis team. Creighton said, “Everyone works to get better, do their best and have fun. That’s really all you can ask.”
The athletic department has acquired a new trainer in the Dixon Center this year. Jennifer Langley of Drexel Hill, Pa., has filled the position left by, Meeghan Roth. Langley graduated from the University of Virginia. This is her first fulltime position out of school and she is extremely excited about her new position.
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Cabrini’s men and women’s soccer teams had a rough start due to injuries in the preseason. Leading scorer for the Lady Cavs, Mary Remoli will be on the sideline this season along with men’s starting goalie, John Stott while he recovers for his return.
During a preseason scrimmage Remoli, the leading scorer with 20 goals last season, tore her anterior cr uciate ligament in a collision with an opposing player.
“It was an accident that could have happened to anyone,” coach, Ken Prothero, said. “We knew she was hurt because she plays like a train. People barrel over her and she gets back up, but this time she didn’t.”
Along with damage to Remoli’s ACL she suffered damage to her medical collateral ligament, and meniscus. She does not plan on returning this season
because of a nine-month recovery period in which she will have to undergo reconstructive knee surgery.
“What doesn’t kill me makes me stronger,” Remoli said. Losing a season has been tough on her. The experience has made Remoli even more determined to work hard and get back to playing.
The women’s team also suffered the loss of the second top scorer from last year, Kristen Watson, with 15 goals. Watson transfer red to Holy Cross College this fall. After the loss of two leading players the team started off with dampened spirits. This season’s line up includes three returning seniors making it a fairly young team. The defending PAC champions did not stay down for long. Players have stepped up as new leaders as they take on more competitive teams this year
“Cabrini teams play with a lot of heart,” Prothero said, “and
with every game they’ve gotten better.”
The men’s soccer team also suffered an early loss in the preseason with their starting goalie John Stott. During a preseason scrimmage Stott and an opposing player collided resulting in Stott receiving a broken tibia.
“I heard it crack,” Stott said. “I was in a lot of pain and when I tried to walk on it I couldn’t so I knew it was bad.”
To repair the injury Stott undergoes two to three hours of physical therapy a day that involves weight lifting and soft tissue massages. Luckily Stott’s injury does not put him out for the entire season.
“Missing the first part of the season has been the worst thing ever but I’m hoping to return in two weeks,” Stott said.
After going through this experience Stott feels it has made him a stronger person and more determined to play harder in the remaining season.
“I love the college setting and the students have been wonderful,” Langley said. Langley attended nearby Ursinus College. Ursinus is where she developed her love for Division III sports. However, Langley worked with the University of Virginia’s football team. For Langley, adapting to the Cabrini College atmosphere was extremely easy. She believes this is because of the students and administration being so welcoming.
Questions were raised by the student body concerning why former trainer, Roth, left. Athletic Director, Leslie Danehy, explained that Roth left because
of a better job opportunity. “Meeghan recently gave birth to a child and it was financially in her best interest to take the other position,” Danehy said. Roth is beginning a new job position at Pottstown High School, where she will be receiving a significantly higher salary. Also, Danehy conveyed that Roth was not employed by Cabrini. Her employer was McShane Sports Medicine, from whom Cabrini contracts trainers.
Langley said she is very satisfied with her new job at Cabrini. Danehy reported her doing a terrific job. “For a young trainer, she still has a decent amount of experience,” Danehy said.
Before concluding the interview, Langley gave all the athletes at Cabrini a few tips to stay healthy during the season. “Stretch before working out, practice regularly, and understand what you are doing before you try to do it.” If you are an athlete recuperating from an injury, Langley also relayed a few pointers: “Listen to the trainer, and take your time getting back into the sport to prevent further injur y.”
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For the first time in Cavalier history, Cabrini welcomed an international women’s lacrosse team from Japan. Gakushin University’s team traveled around the world with one mission, to play lacrosse. Sunday, Sept. 19 Cabrini’s field was full of yelling cheers during the exhilarating game.
Japanese Lacrosse Association was behind the planning of this international sporting event. Jackie Neary, Cabrini’s head coach, received an e-mail with a weeks notice asking to host the Gakushin’s team. Cabrini accepted this opportunity to play during its off-season for the experience. Delaware Valley, and LaSale also had the experience of playing against Gakushin’s team during their visit to the United States.
The bleachers were full of Cabrini fans cheering on the team to a 16-8 victory that was won in a three period game. All of the Lady Cav’s goals were scored in the second and third half. After the first period the score was 3-0 with Gakushin taking the lead.
At the end of the second period the score was a close 7-6 with Cabrini falling behind by one. Quick offense and a strong defense on Cabrini’s side are responsible for the next ten goals to be scored.
Gakushin’s line up changed dramatically along with the score in the remaining last period of the game. Gakushin’s goalie was
switched and had a difficult time keeping the ball out of the net. Although the ball was not kept predominantly on one side of the field, the Cavaliers made quick strides to the goal when it counted.
Extending the game an extra thirty minutes gave the guest team an opportunity to sub in all 46 of their players. Also playing on the field was Tomoko Sakuma, Gakushin’s head coach. Sakuma also played for the International Women’s Lacrosse Team, and jumps at any opportunity to compete. Fall is the main season for lacrosse in Japan and competing in the United States has given its team a lot of opportunities to improve during its season.
Last spring, winning the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference championship was the last time any of the Lady Cavs had played together. This off season game against Gakushuin could act as a preview for what’s to come for the new lineup this spring.
To conclude the game, all players displayed sportsmanship by lining up, and congratulating
each other on the game. Members from Cabrini, and Gakushin lined up to shake hands and exchange parting gifts as a sign
of respect. The language barrier did not keep either team from expressing their enthusiasm for the game.
Thursday, Sep. 23
•Involvement Fair, 2-5 p.m., Grace Hall Atrium
•Women’s Tennis vs. Villa Julie College, 4 p.m.
•SGAmeeting, 3:10 p.m., location TBA
Friday, Sept. 24
•Field Hockey vs. Immaculata University, 4 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 25
•YOM KIPPUR
•Outreach Saturday
•Cross Country at Philadelphia Metropolitan at Belmont Plateau
•Men’s Soccer at College Misericordia, 3 p.m.
•Women’s Soccer at Gwynedd Mercy College, 1 p.m.
• Women’s tennis vs. University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, noon
•Volleyball at College Misericordia, 1 p.m..
Sunday, Sept. 26
•Teresa Walters, Pianist, 3 p.m., Mansion
•Bus Tour of ItalianAmerican Heritage in Philadelphia’s Historic Northwest Neighborhoods
Monday, Sept. 27
•Women’s Tennis at Rosemont College, 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 28
• Field Hockey at College of New Jersey, 7:30 p.m.
• Women’s Soccer at York College, 4 p.m.
•Volleyball at Marywood University, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 29
• Men’s Soccer at Wesley College, 4 p.m.
• Project Vote Smart, 4 p.m. Grace Hall Atrium
Formore times and other information call the Student Activities Office at X8410
