Oct. 07, 2004 issue 05 Loquitur

Cabrini College’s Student Newspaper

Grant money snag

Higher tuition to study abroad

Students enrolled in the study abroad program will not receive the usual scholarship money that would be given to them during their stay overseas. This policy change has created major concerns for those planning to study abroad next year.

When a student applies for the study abroad program, they have a number of choices of where they plan to study at; France, Italy, England and Australia are common considerations. The expenses of living in another country for roughly three to four months are very similar to the expenses a student would encounter living on campus. Fig-

uring in scholarship money and financial aid, usually students can afford studying through another school, but in the past few weeks there has been speculation that Cabrini grant money, that would normally be given to the student, will not be applied to their school of interest in another country. A major concern is if a student will still be applicable for this grant money upon their return.

Many students chose to study abroad through a Cabrini- affiliated program. Currently, these affiliations are with schools in Rome, Manchester and Fremantle, Australia. Previously, Cabrini scholarships and grants could be applied toward a study abroad program at an affiliate institution.

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Election News

ASHLEY WEYLER STAFF WRITER

ARW723@CABRINI EDu

Republican candidate George W. Bush battled headto-head with Democrat John Kerry on issues of foreign policy, homeland securit, and the biggest controversy, the War in Iraq last Thursday, Sept. 30th. The debate is the first of three scheduled before the election on Nov. 2nd.

were glued to the television Thursday night watching the debate. For those students are heavily involved in politics, and or for those planning on voting on Election Day, what will make them decide which candidate speaks for them? Is it really based on the issues or on their image? Does this give them a bias going into the debate? One sophomore student said she was voting for Bush solely because he is “cute.”

When asked what she looked for while watching, Kim Hope, a senior Education major and Bush supported said, “ I was looking for the candidate’s reaction and facial expressions to each others responses to the questions and the way they presented themselves, for example how they dressed and stood.”

ry major, said, “I already had my mind made up” when asked if he was undecided before the debate. Nentwig is also a Bush supporter, and continued, “Bush counteracted some more realistic key remarks that Kerry made and what Kerry voted against. Bush explained how he would get things done.”

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Many students at Cabrini have been getting involved supporting their favorite candidate. Posters rallying Bush or Kerry hang in many dorm windows; buttons worn on school bags and shirts, and even at the Involvement Fair, the Republican and Democratic clubs each had their own table, backing their favorite candidate. Therefore, many Cabrini students

This creates a new concept added to this year’s debate: the split screen. Never before has a candidate’s reactions been displayed during the opponents answer and rebuttals. Hope went on to say, “I will not base my decision for candidate on three debates. I feel I have enough information on the two candidates, based on previous experiences, values and beliefs to make a firm decision.” Hope considers herself a strong Bush supporter.

Brian Nentwig, a senior Histo-

A junior marketing major who asked to remain anonymous, said, “Bush won on substance; Kerry presented more clearly.” Colleen Bowman, a Junior Business major, was undecided before watching the debate. She also said she isn’t very interested in politics; however, she did view the televised debate. She said, “Kerry seemed more prepared, more professional, with his demeanor and facial expressions, he never showed emotion while Bush was speaking. Kerry looks more like a leader.” Bowman also said, “This debate alone should not be the deciding factor who to vote for.”

Dr. James Hedtke, a history professor, said that the University of Michigan has been doing studies on presidential debates for years. Every year they come up with the same conclusion.

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KRISTIN AGOSTINELLI STAFF WRITER KMA724@CABRINI EDU

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Sen.John Kerry and President George W.Bush went head-to-head Thursday,Sept.30 in their first presidential debate.

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Students may not be elligible for grants offered by cabrini while spending time over seas.

Presidential debates: less style more issues

The first presidential debate between the candidates, President Bush and Senator Kerry produced ratings of almost 63 million viewers. It appears voters are interested in the television debates, however the question remains do these debates offer any new influential facts to persuade and dissuade voters in their choices?

By the end of the debates, did any new relevant information come from either candidate? In a previous negotiated contract by the two presidential nominees, the format of the debate was laid out in a way that was convenient for both. Does the convenience of the candidate factor heavier over the voters’ pursuit of their presidential hopeful’s agenda?

The decision to take over the debate forum was decided by the two individual parties, Republican and Democratic. The parties approved an agreement to run the presidential debates by organizing the “non-partisan” Commission on Presidential Debates in 1986.

Each election year the Commission on Presidential Debates work with the Republican and Democratic party on the rules for the debate. Should this “non-partisan” organization concern itself over the candidates’ comfort or should they prepare themselves in a way that will help the voters in their decisions?

As of right now the television debates are only a means for the presidential nominees to regurgitate the same message over and over again. Even though the moderator is chosen to develop questions for each candidate, for the most part these questions are relatively safe ones.

The concept of the presidential debates is great and has definitely been influential in election history. The downside of these presidential forums is that they rarely spark conversation about the issues that concern voters. Rather the viewers are turning off their televisions arguing about who appeared more professional or more charismatic.

If the television audience is leaving the debates conversing over the speakers’blunders, is it time for the Commission on Presidential Debates to change the format to a more standard structure with more give and take on both sides. Unfortunately the days of a good old-fashioned debate like the Lincoln-Douglas debates are long gone.

Today’s debates have voters focusing on a presidential nominee’s mistakes and visual flaws under pressure as opposed to a useful debate where the issues are discussed and examined. Is it asking too much from the candidates for them to give the voters some insight into what the voter can expect for the next four years under their presidency?

Why don’t the voters speak up about reforming the presidential debate structure? Why is it that after hearing the presidential debates, news organizations are always more concerned about how the presidential hopeful presented himself? Perhaps the underlying reason is that there was nothing else to discuss.

After hearing weeks of attack ads, the information the voters receive from the candidates is nothing more than rehashed mudslinging. Voters really only get a true perspective of the candidates during the television debates, so wouldn’t it be reasonable to provide the viewers the chance to hear something practical like their future agenda.

The fault lays within the Commission on Presidential Debates not the television networks that broadcast the debates. The commission should act like a “non-partisan” group and work without the influence of the two political parties.

The debates are opportunities to observe the candidates unedited and in the moment. Shouldn’t the structure be beneficial to the voters not the candidates? The presidency is a difficult job so why make the debates easy. It proves nothing by doing so.

While it is true that if a viewer goes into the debates with a strong partisan conviction, the debate will probably not change their mind, however there is the undecided voter who is important in this close election. The debates and goals of the candidates for the office of president are vital to the outcome of the race.

Nobel Peace Prize winner to speak at Villanova University

CHRISTINE ERNEST STAFF WRITER CME722@CABRINI EDU

Cabrini College will be cosponsoring the presentation of Bishop Desmond Tutu, winner of the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize, in the Pavilion at Villanova University on Wednesday, Oct. 6th. Tickets are $5 for students and $15 for faculty and staff.

According to Nobelprize.org, Tutu was born in 1931 in Klerksdorp, Transvaal. He graduated from the University of South Africa and then taught high school for about three years. He then went on to take up theological studies and was ordained a priest in 1960.

Desmond Tutu was known for his object as “a democratic and just society without racial divisions.”

According to the Peace Mission Website, http://www.thepeacemission.com, Desmond Tutu received the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize for the “the courage and heroism shown by black South Africans in their use of peaceful methods in the struggle against apartheid.”

The Nobel Committee also went on to say that the awarding

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of the Nobel Peace Prize to Tutu should be regarded “not only as a gesture of support to him and to the South African Council of Churches of which he is a leader, but also to all individuals and groups in South Africa who, with their concern for human dignity, fraternity and democracy, incite the admiration of the world.”

Other achievements he has made thus far include being electing as President of the all Africa Conference of Churches in 1987. Furthermore, Tutu was chosen to be the head of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, according to the Peace Mission website.

Sophomore Amanda Popovitch plans to attend the presentation next Wednesday night. Amanda said, “I anticipate to see what such a powerful leader of peace has to say about today’s current world issues.”

If anyone wishes to attend the presentation of Bishop Tutu, please contact Mary Laver: x8409 orby email at mary.laver@cabrini.edu.

And to learn more about Bishop Tutu, visit his official website at www.godhasadream.com/index.html

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COURTSEY THE WOLFINGTON CENTER Bishop Desmond Tutu spoke at Villanova University on Wednesday,Oct.6.

Students tune in to debate

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There are three things voters look for. The first being people who are republican tend to vote for a republican candidate and democrats will vote for the democrat candidate. The second trigger is if they are part of the independent party or of no party they will look at the image. Surprisingly, issues at hand are only of third importance. Hedtke said, “Kerry won the debate on issues and image. He was the bigger winner on image.”

Hedtke also spoke about how college students usually will back the candidate whom they are supporting. “Students that are hardcore Democrat or Republican will go and support that candidate unless they really mess up,” he said.

In regards to the next two debates Hedtke said, “Bush had more to lose than Kerry; polls show he was able to close the gap with Bush. The next two debates will be very important.”

If you are interested in watching the next two debates, the sec-

Caf presents new options

KATIE HODGINS STAFF WRITER KAH722@CABRINI EDU

ond will be tomorrow night, Oct. 8 in front of an audience of voters and the third on Oct. 15 focusing on economic and domestic policy

The dining services at Cabrini have acquired some additions since last year. The first change is the addition of two new stations in the cafeteria. The second is a new take-out program that offers students the option of eating long after the cafeteria closes.

Chef Rodney Stockett, who has been a chef at Cabrini for about a year, said the idea of the new stations and the take-out program was a collective idea.

The first new station in the cafeteria is the “Red Hot Station.” Here students are able to order something and watch it be made right in front of them. Another station is a new sandwich station, where cold sandwiches are also made to order, such as wraps.

The take-out program offers students another wide variety of selection, including hamburgers, cheese steaks, salads and fries. The popularity of this program has been great so far. “I couldn’t be more pleased with the student’s reception,” Stock-

Students enjoy a late night snack in the newly formed Cavalier Corner. ett said.

Freshman Eric Kozakiewicz, an English and communication major, expressed what his favorite item on the takeout menu was. “The takeout at the caf is really good,” Kozakiewicz said, “I recommend the Hawaiian pizza for all you pineapple lovers.”

Stockett says that they are going to be adding more to the takeout menu. “We’re going to be adding mixed greens and chicken

caesar salads to the takeout menu,” Stockett said.

Another major program they pan on starting is the nutrition program, in which students will be able to count the amount of calories and grams of fat in something they are eating. These new additions and options are only the beginning, according to Stockett. “We’re not finished with making everything better,” he said.

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First Lady Laura Bush and John Kerry’s wife,Teresa Heinz Kerry.

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Study abroad students lose scholarship money

Cultural scholar to present at Cabrini

ASHLEY WEYLER STAFF WRITER ARW723@CABRINI EDU

Avisiting professor from the North African country of Tunisia hopes to dispel stereotypes and promote understanding between his Islamic country and western views.

Tunisia at Manouba University, where he also received his masters, in Anglo-American Studies and at Brighten University in England. In 1997, he received a one-year Fulbright scholarship at the University of Pittsburgh.

shop to faculty members on Monday, Oct. 25. The workshop is designed to help faculty members, regardless of what department they are apart of, to introduce the Middle East in discussion for class.

However, because of the increased number of students traveling abroad, the proposed policy change would eliminate the use of Cabrini grants for study abroad at these institutions.

For example, if Cabrini awards a student a grant for $3,000 per semester, and the semester abroad would cost $10,000; the amount on the tuition bill will not factor in the $3,000 that the student would have received from Cabrini. This is because, when applying for the program, everything is run through Arcadia University, so technically when abroad, one is considered a transfer student for that semester, so the money that Cabrini would be giving is not in use; however, when a student returns to Cabrini's campus, the $3,000 is put back into place again.

The proposed change does not affect students who choose a study abroad program offered through another institution, such as Arcadia University. Technically, when students are over there, they are a transfer student for that semester, so the money that Cabrini would be giving is not in

use, but as soon as they come back, the 3,000 dollars is put back into place again. Students who have studied abroad, through programs offered by Arcadia and other institutions, have never been able to use Cabrini scholarships or grant money to fund their international educational experience, yet the number of students in this category continues to grow each year as well.

However, there are certain schools through the program that are solely sponsored by Cabrini, meaning if a student chooses to study at these schools then their tuition would not change, it would be the same as if studying at Cabrini for a semester. The schools that apply to this are the University of Rome, in Italy, the University of Notre Dame, in Australia and the University of Manchester, in England.

“It is too early to tell whether the proposed change will affect the number of students who apply to the various programs,” said Dr. Uliano, coordinator of the study abroad programs. “When a student expresses interest and subsequently decides not to apply, there are often other reasons besides scholarship money that come into play,” Uliano said.

Dr. Iben Rhaiem, a Tunisian professor of American studies at the University of Sfax, said, “I want to tell them that if ever our religions agree on one thing, it should be the condemnation of the killing of the innocent civilians regardless of their religious and cultural affiliations.”

Dr. Jeremy Rich, Dr. Jonnie Guerra, Barbara Sheehan of Arcadia, and Mark Lazenby of Gwynedd-Mercy wrote a grant to the Institute of International Education. The Institute promotes exchange programs for professors.

Rhaiem has studied in

Rhaiem has been teaching at the University of Sfax, Tunisia, since 1998. There, he teaches American studies topics such as United States history and civilization. Mainly, he focuses on the United States foreign policy throughout the 20th century.

Rich says they chose Rhaiem because he teaches American studies in Tunisia, and he has an interesting perspective on what Americans think of the turmoil in the Middle East.

Rhaiem will visit Cabrini and several other colleges in the area from Oct. 18 to Oct. 29. Some things that Rhaiem will be doing during his visit are speaking in professor Cathy Yungmann and professor Ruby Remley's classes, speaking to human-rights groups in Philadelphia, and give a work-

“I feel very excited about this upcoming mission. I say 'mission' because I believe that I am going on a noble task to promote a mutual and a better understanding between my own culture and yours, to dispel some cultural stereotypes about each other, and most importantly of all, to argue that there is no need at all for a clash of civilizations between the Muslim world and the West,” Rhaiem said.

Rhaiem will be giving a presentation to the entire Cabrini Community on Wednesday, Oct. 20th, at 7 p.m. in Widener Lecture Hall on topics of politics, the war in Iraq and learning how to communicate between the Middle East and the United States.

Sophomore awarded scholarship

STEPHANIE HAAG GUESTWRITER SMH722@CABRINI EDU

In keeping with Cabrini College’s theme of “Education of the Heart”, a new scholarship was established in June 2004 to award a second-year student who “discovers” service at Cabrini in their first year. Officially titled “The Thomas P. and Jill Nerney Leadership in Community Service Scholarship,” this one-time award of $1000 is meant to encourage freshman students to integrate service and civic engagement into their everyday activities.

The scholarship is sponsored by Thomas and Jill Nerney, who themselves are 1977 alumni of Cabrini College. In addition to being C.E.O. of U.S. Liability Insurance, Tom Nerney currently serves on the Cabrini College Board of Directors. According to Dr. Mary Laver, Coordinator of Community Outreach and Partnerships for the Wolfington Center, the Nerney’s are “supporters of student opportunities for ‘the full Cabrini experience.’”

To be eligible for this new scholarship, students must fulfill the following requirements: be a rising sophomore, have a GPAof 2.5 or above, be financial aid eligible and have demonstrated in his/her freshman year that he/she is dedicated to serving in and/or leading community projects at Cabrini College. The hope is that the individual awarded will continue to perform service and be involved in the school and community volunteer projects throughout his/her remaining years at Cabrini.

This year’s recipient is Ryan Dunn. Laver, called Dunn an example of a leader in “Education of the Heart” as well as an example of the “heart and dedication of the Class of 2007.” Acurrent sophomore from New York, Dunn came to the attention of Laver in the one-credit “Leadership with Heart” course. Laver describes him as an “enthusiastic student” and was particularly intrigued in the personal mission statement he stated to the class.

Dunn spoke of his desire for people around the world to be able to reach across cultural boundaries, especially those between America and Ireland. Dunn and his family have had first-hand experience with this through the program “Project Children,” in which a child from a broken-down home in Ireland came to spend the summer with them.

Dunn points to the courageous

efforts of the many fireman and police officers in his family on 9/11 as the inspiration for him to help others. In addition, he recalls his Freshman Day of Service as a catalyst that propelled his interest in volunteering at Cabrini College. He and the classmates of his College Success Seminar went to a thrift shop that was run by ex-cons and helped them organize the clothes and other such activities. According to Dunn, “It helped me realize how grateful I was.” Later that year, as part of his “Leadership with Heart” class, Dunn went into Philadelphia and spent time with homeless single mothers and helped babysit their children. He was also very involved in the lacrosse team’s service project as well as other service activities on campus.

When Dunn found out he was chosen as the recipient of this scholarship at the end of summer, he recalls being “stoked” and “pumped.” Ageneral feeling of happiness arose from both him and his family, as they all considered it to be a great honor.

Dunn’s hope for the current freshmen class at Cabrini College is that they “get inspired to help out on their own, even if it’s just on campus.”

If you are inspired, please contact the Wolfington Canter to find out about this scholarship and other service-oriented activities. Applications for the scholarship will be put out by the Wolfington Center in March 2005. The recipient for next year will be announced in the spring.

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Sophomore John Pino talks to Dr.Uliano about studying abroad in Italy next semester.

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Sophomore Ryan Dunn is the recipient of the Thomas P. and Jill Nerney Leadership in Community Service.

Latino poet Espada to highlight Honors immigration theme

PAUL NASELLA STAFF WRITER PJN722@CABRINI EDU

CabriniCollegewillbe graced withthepresenceand poeticvoiceof Latinopoet, MartinEspada.Espada,who hasbeencalled,“theLatino poetofhisgeneration,”is coming tospeakaspartof theimmigrationthemethat manyprofessorsarecurrently integrating intotheirclassrooms.All students are welcome to come see the poet on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Widener Center lecture hall.

Espadawasbornin1957 andgrewupontheinnercity streets ofBrooklyn,N.Y.He iscurrentlyanEnglishProfessor attheUniversityofMassachusettsatAmherstwherehe teachescreativewriting,Latino poetryandtheworksofPablo Neruda.Hehasheldthis positionsince1993.Martin EspadaisagraduateofNortheasternUniversityLaw School inBoston, Mass.andhaspracticedbilingualeducationlaw with theorganizationMETA (MulticulturalEducationTrainingandAdvocacy). METAisa nationalorganizationspecializingintheeducationalrights ofHispanicsandotherlinguisticminoritiesandmigrant youth.

Lateron,Espadaworkedas a supervisorforaprogram calledSuClinicaLegal.This isalegalservicesprogram for low-income, Spanish-speaking tenantsinChelsea;acitythat lies outsideBoston,representingimmigrantsfrom Puerto Rico,theDominicanRepublic, Guatemala,ElSalvador,and occasionally,fromVietnamor Cambodia.

In additiontobeinga lawyer,Espadaalsoheldjobs asanightdeskclerkina hotel, janitor,abouncerina barinMadison,Wis.,welfare nights paralegal,aswellasa caretakerinaprimatelaboratory.

AtthecoreofEspada’s workishisclosebondwith his PuertoRicanidentity.

Espadafirst visitedPuertoRico atage10, but grewupina PuertoRicaninner-cityneighborhood.“NewYorkisthe lar gestPuertoRicancityin theworld.Therearemore Puerto RicansinNewYork thaninSanJuan.Iwassur-

eventhoughIwasbornin BrooklynandnotinSan Juan,” Espada said.

Espada discoveredpoetryat age15whenhewaspartofa group thatwasgiventhe assignmentofwritingtheir ownissueofTheNewYorker magazine.Hesaid,“themagazinewaspassedfromhandto hand until itcameatlastto me.Allthatwasleft,atthe backofthemagazine,wasa poem.”However,thisassignmentwouldbemoreofan omenofhisdestinyrather thanasimpleschoolassignment.

Espada’s seventhcollection ofpoemsistitled “Alabanza: New andSelectedPoems (1982-2002).”Itwas published by W.W.Norton&Company in2003.Ithassincereceived thePatersonAwardforSustainedLiteraryAchievement andwasnamedanAmerican Library AssociationNotable Bookoftheyear.

Rumsfeld questioned about Iraq-al Qaeda link

KRISTEN CATALANOTTO NEWS EDITOR KMC723@CABRINI EDU

Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld said their was no “'hard evidence'” that there was ever a link between al Qaeda and Saddam Hussein. Rumsfeld was pounded by question from reporters on Monday, Oct. 4 to talk about the link between the two. In Sept. 2002 Rumsfeld told reporters that there was a link between al Qaeda and Iraq. “'I have seen the answer to that question migrate in the intelligence community over a period of a year in the most amazing way. Second, there are differences in the intelligence community as to what the relationship was,'” Rumsfeld said. He also discussed that the United States still had not found weapons of mass destruction like they said existed before the war began, according to the Associated Press.

rounded bythatfromthe beginning,”Espada said. However,itisthedeepimpacthis fatherhadonhimasachild thatsolidifieshisidentity,“My father,FrankEspada,wasan activist,aleaderinthePuerto RicancommunityofNew Yorkin the1960s,andhis role inthecommunitywas reflectedeverywherearound me.

Later on,hemadeatransitionandworkedasadocumentaryphotographer,recording thelifeofthePuerto Ricancommunity;again,that hadabigimpactonme.It wasquitenaturaltodevelop andtonurturethatidentity,

Priortohiscurrentbook beingpublished, Espadahas amassedanumerousamount of awards.AnearliercollectionofEspada’swork,“ImaginetheAngelsofBread,”won anAmericanBookAwardand wasafinalistfortheNational BookCriticsCircleAward. Anothervolume,“Rebellionis theCircleofaLover’s Hands,”publishedbythe Curbstone Press,receivedthe PatersonPoetryPrizeanda PEN/ReasonFellowship.Other awards includetheRobert GreeleyAwardandtwoNEA Fellowshipawards.Hispoems have appearedintheNew YorkTimesBookReview, Harper’s,TheNation,andThe BestAmericanPoetry.

U.S. not prepared with enough troops

Former head of the U.S. occupation in Iraq L.Paul Bremer said that the United States did not have enough troops when the war started. Bremer said that he witnessed looting throughout the unstable region. “'We paid a big price for not stopping it because it established an atmosphere of lawlessness,'” Bremer said. Bremer then stated that he supported the Bush administration and that he feels there are currently enough troops on the ground in Iraq. The topic concerning whether or not the United States was prepared to oust Sadaam Hussein and free the Iraqi people has been a hot topic throughout the upcoming presidential election. Bremer's statements only cause more discussion about the war, according to the Associated Press.

Volcano unpredictable Mt. St. Helen's gave people in Washington state a show. The active volcano has been shooting ash into the sky since Friday, Oct. 1 and has caused many scientist to worry about the possibilities that could arise if the volcano had a major eruption. The last time the volcano erupted was in 1980 and killed several people. Scientists warn that it is very hard to predict what volcanoes do. Towns and homes are not expected to receive much damage due to the west-northwest winds blowing the ash, according to MSNBC.

Flu vaccine running in short supply

Health officials in the U.S. fear that there will be a significant shortage in flu vaccines this year. One of the reasons for the shortage is due to the fact that the British health officials canceled the licenses of many U.S. companies that made the vaccine. The BBC reported that Britain had made adequate preparations to ensure that countries do have enough vaccines. However, the vaccines may reach their destination a bit late, according to CBS News.

10 million awarded to spaceship

SpaceShipOne made history by racing to space reaching heights over 62 miles twice in one week. The privately owned rocket won the $10 million Ansari X prize. The flight was created by designer Burt Rutan and received funds of $20 million from Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen, according to usatoday.com.

Dangerfield dead at 82

Comedian Rodney Dangerfield dies at 82 at the UCLAMedical Center after slipping into a “light coma.” In order to improve his body's blood flow in preparation for a heart valve replacement, Dangerfield had undergone arterial brain surgery. Dangerfield was known for his act as an everyman's man who got no respect, according to the latimes.com.

“Themagazinewas passedfromhandto hand untilitcame,at last,tome.Allthat wasleft,attheback ofthemagazine,was apoem.”

-Martin Espada

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Family Weekend the Best in Philly

Cabrini students spend the weekend with their families creating memories

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After reviewing responses from the 2002 and 2003 Family Weekend evaluations, plan’s for this year’s activities were altered in order to meet the requests of students and their family members. “Every year we try to make Family Weekend different because it’s like a disservice to the families and students to have the same events every year,” said Director of Student Activities, Jason Bozzone.

This year ’s Fall Honors Convocation recognized students who made the Dean’s list last semester, along with other outstanding achievements. Eight new members were inducted into the Honor Society. Academic Achievement Awards for Athletes is to be awarded to the team whose grade-point average improved the most over the course of the school year. The recipient of this award was the men’s tennis team, whose GPAwent from a 2.5 to a 3.0. Also at the Honors Convocation, senior Amanda Brown, was selected as the recipient of the newly established Academic Honesty Award.

Areception with President Iadarola and Cabinet members offered students and family members an opportunity to discuses campus issues. The forum was held in the Dixon Center’s Presidential Hospitality Suite which was filled with refreshments and offered a welcoming atmosphere. Blue prints of future plans,

including the S.E.T. building, for Cabrini were hung on the walls.

“The college is efficient, and doing their best. They are aware that the growth of the population is growing faster than they can build for,” said parent a present at the discussion. The topic of residential housing was touched upon. Cabrini will see change within the next year and a half. A long-term plan would include replacing the houses on Residential Blvd. and building a more modern, more efficient dorm to house more students.

At the President’s reception residents also expressed their frustration with parking on campus. Iadorola commented that parking is “challenging.” An ideal solution that was brought up by cabinet members is to build a parking garage. Several members discussed the idea of the location of the parking garage to possibly be in the already existing Dixon Center lot.

Despite cloudy skies, a fun-filled Cav Fest took place on the Commons during the afternoon. This year, the fest included a bungee challenge, airbrush face painting, laser tag and a train ride that gave families a tour of the campus.

AKing African vulture, an 8-foot albino Burmese python, tarantulas, an African Grey, a porcupine and many more, made the Exotic Animal Show a huge success. The full audience was informed about the history and nature of these exotics and all attendees were able to handle or touch the animals after the show. The showstealer was Mr. Adam Monk,

an amusing 32-year-old monkey, who led the laughs up to returning comedian, Lynn Trefzger’s performance.

Saturday night, Oct. 2, was full of new options for Family Weekend. Sticking with the theme, “The Best of Philly,” busses offered two trips to choose from. Student Activities sold $5 tickets to the Phillies baseball game, and reserved 100 tickets for The Spirit of Philadelphia dinner cruise.

The Spirit of Philadelphia dinner cruise sold out in record time. Jason Bazzone worked out a great deal of $30 per person. This cost included transportation, buffet dinner and open bar with a selection beer and wine.

Freshman Nicole Morgan was pleased with this discounted price. Ironically, her family had planned on going on the cruise without knowing that Cabrini had reserved tickets. “When we tried to get tickets to go for my mom’s birthday the same weekend of Family Weekend and it was $68 for the public,” said Morgan. She was luckily able to go with Bozzone’s group by being on the waiting list. “We didn’t know we were going until the night before,” said Morgan.

The one glitch in the planning of Family Weekend was the late notice of information via the mail. Families received a brochure only one week prior to the events. With help of the suggestions forms given out at the end of each event Cabrini hope to make next year’s family weekend even more successful than this.

PART TIME .JOBS FULL TIME .JOBS

ELYSSAMCFADDEN/STAFFWRITER & PHOTOGRAPHER

This porcupine was just one of the exotic animals featured in the show at Grace Hall.

DAVE EHRLICH/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Various events were held on the Commons for students and their families to enjoy this year at Family Weekend.

Muzik Mafia takes over music scene

DIANA ASHJIAN STAFF WRITER DA725@CABRINI EDU

MuzikMafia.com, a pioneering website available for aspiring artists and fans, has been snatching up the spotlight these days one hit at a time. Here, MAFIA is pneumonic for Musically Artistic Friends In Alliance, and is straight out of Nashville, Tenn. Muzik Mafia is an underground organization that exists to entertain the general public, as well as to expose new talent. According to its’ founders, Cory Gierman, Big Kenny, John Rich and Jon Nicholson, “The purpose of the MuzikMafia is to advance the acceleration of greatness in music by combining creative peoples in a loving non-territorial celebratory environment of total respect and acceptance regardless of genre or format of musical style. Simply, we get together, play music, make art and have fun without limits.”

Since its launch into the music scene in Oct. 2001, Mafia has done just that by exposing us to the likes of Gretchen Wilson and her number one hit song, “Redneck Woman,” off of her debut album, “Here for the Party.” Also, founders Big and Rich have collaborated to form Big & Rich and created their own fun-loving album, “Horse of a Different Color.” Joining Wilson and Big & Rich as buoyant advocates of MuzikMafia are some other favored and famed crooners, such as Kid Rock, Tim McGraw, Puddle of Mud’s Wes Scantlin and Martina McBride.

However, you don’t have to sign up for line dancing or bull riding lessons just yet to share in fun and festivities because Muzik Mafia is spellbound by much more than just country inspired melodies. Music discovered in the world of Muzik Mafia is comparable to anything from hip-hop to rock and somehow prodigiously jumbled up with the harmonicas and guitars that are country

With the ever growing expansion and popularity of Muzik Mafia, expect to learn of fresh new faces who belt out inspiring lyrics with the best of ‘em. Through reciprocity as a recipe for promoting and an enthusiastic genre jumping style that knows no boundaries, the “godfathers” Big, Rich, Nicholson and Gierman comprise the kind of potential that only star quality can boast.

However, modesty is key for Nashville, as we’ve seen with artists like Johnny Cash and Tug McGraw who both exuded that country charm. Tuesdays in Bluesboro, Nashville, Tenn. are bound to be a phenomenon and you can bet your bottom dollar on that one. Just wait and see.

Artists inducted 25 years after 1st record

First rap group in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame makes histor y

KATIE MCNULTY STAFF WRITER KMM725@CABRINI EDU

Grand Master Flash and the Furious Five steal the honor of being the first rap group to be nominated into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

In order to be eligible for a nomination, 25 years must pass since an artist released their first single. Grand Master Flash, the founding father of hip hop, released his first single, “Supperrappin,” in 1979. This nomination, some say, is a year over due.

Over the past couple years, hip hop and rap music have been climbing up the music charts taking the top spots and leaving rock music on the back burner

TJ Crowthers, a sophomore at

Cabrini College, said, “It’s about time someone gets recognition for the beginning of rap and hip hop. This is awesome that they are nominated.”

ABronx native, Flash got his start behind turntables at local block parties in the early 1970s. Bill Gates founder of Microsoft, presented Flash with an award for being the first entertainer to use a turntable as a musical instrument.

In the late 1970s Flash collaborated with rappers The Furious Five and released hits such as “The Message” and the break out club hit, “White lines (Don’t Don’t Do it).”

Flash is also largely credited as the creator of the Quick Mix, cutting and other DJ basics. Despite these many firsts and achievements, this nomination

has sparked some controversy among many critics. They argue the honor of being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will lose its value if rap artists are considered as nominees. Rap and hip hop have nothing to do with the birth of rock and roll and their nomination will take the spot of a rock group like Van Halen whom they feel is more deserving of a nomination.

Todd Mesek, the Hall of Fame’s senior marketing director, fires back at critics by saying, “African heritage is critical to rock’s development. Arguably all rock and roll came from, or at least was greatly influenced by, African culture. Rock and Roll came from R&B, jazz, and folk. All those genres before rock and roll came together to birth rock

and roll.”

It looks like Grand Master Flash and the Furious Five are ushering a new era of hip hop nominees despite bitter critics. Other nominees for the year 2005 are U2, Randy Newman, The O’Jays, The Pretenders, Buddy Guy, Wanda Jackson, The J. Geils Band, Conway Twitty, Percy, The Sex Pistols, The Stooges, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Gram Parsons.

Typically six nominees will be chosen in November 2004 by an international body of 700 musical experts and the inductees will be announced in early December

Earlier this year, Price, ZZ Top and George Harrison were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Creative Commons offers alternative to copyright

SARAH DUFFY STAFF WRITER

SED722@CABRINI EDU

Musicians, artists, writers, journalists, filmmakers, scientists and students across the country are discovering Creative Commons licenses to maintain creative identity while having their work spread freely across the Internet. Creative Commons is an alternative to copyright, in which creative people make their work free, and completely legal, to copy.

Current copyright laws automatically restrict a user’s ability to copy or reproduce any creative content found on-line. The Creative Commons Project provides an alternative to illegal copying through copyright license, which defines exactly

what rights the creator of the content chooses to reserve, and what to give to users.

The Commons represents a common area where people can trade, exchange and build upon their creative work. For example, the University of North Texas has placed their entire library of stock photography under a Creative Commons License. This means that anyone can use those photographs to develop their own work, such as a project or website.

Music can be taken from Creative Commons licensed MP3s and placed as a soundtrack to a video. Authors can put the entirety of a novel under a Creative Commons license, for you to read at your convenience over the Internet. You can find notes on MITcourses, for your

own educational advancement or send a film to your friend. The possibilities are endless.

The project began as collaboration between universities studying the effects of the Internet and law. Harvard Law School, University of Toronto, University of Cambridge, MIT, Duke and Villanova have worked to develop the Creative Commons over the past four years.

Designed to enhance users’ interaction with the Internet, while not abusing property rights, the Creative Commons has provided a balanced, and reasonable solution for all. The licenses, for the most part, are internationally sound and iCommons, a derivative of Creative Commons, can be found in 18 countries.

The licenses are tailor-made to the creator’s wishes, and very

easy to obtain. Creators can specify whether their work can be used commercially, if they must be attributed with it’s use, or if their work can be modified, providing them with as much or as little copyright protection as they wish.

The people who have placed work under Creative Commons licenses have forfeit some of their rights for the common good. So why are creators doing this? The concept behind free copying of work allows people to spread the word faster. It also builds a base for artists to use others works for their own advancement.

To check out some of what Creative Commons has to offer, go to creativecommons.org. If you are interested in getting a creative commons license for your own work, you can do that too.

CECELIA FRANCISCO/PHOTO & WEB EDITOR

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum contains interactive exhibits,artifacts and other events throughout the year in the heart of Cleveland,Ohio.

The signs and symptoms of anorexia and bulimia

CHRIS ROGERS STAFFWRITER CLR723@CABRINI EDU

According to recent surveys, five to 10 million females and one million males suffer from eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia and compulsive eating. Consequently, an estimated 50 thousand individuals will die as a result of such disorders in the course of a lifetime.

Self-starvation, or anorexia nervosa, is a syndrome in which an individual will refuse to maintain body weight for height, body type and activity level. Despite significant weight loss and body damage, individuals will commonly perceive themselves as fat. The symptoms are muscle loss, severe dehydration, fainting and more. Similarly to anorexia, bulimia nervosa involves chronic binging and purging cycles in an effort to maintain an ideal weight. Much like anorexia, the symptoms are just as har mful though the effects are not as apparent. As a result of the purging cycles, individuals may experience a rupture of the esophagus, tooth decay and/or potential gastric rupture.

Though social pressures to be thin are to be blamed, scientists have estimated that certain personality traits are more liable to cause such illnesses. For instance, individuals with eating disorders tend to be perfectionists, eager to please others, sensitive to criticism and self-doubting; all of which are caused by biological vulnerability

Kids Health Matters

and social factors.

The Truth Behind the Freshmen 15 The Pressures of Being Thin

Further research has shown that social pressure for thinness is the leading cause for dieting. For instance, 81 percent of 10-year-olds are afraid of being fat, and 51 percent of nine to 10year-old girls feel better about themselves if they are on a diet. Though social pressure is the main cause for dieting, only four percent of women and girls develop a full-blown eating disorder.

Consequently, scientist’s efforts to pin point the cause of the illness has led to further hypothesis involving genetics. According to the Jon Hopkins Eating Disorders Program, “Family and twin studies suggest that genes may predispose to an eating disorder and genetic studies are currently underway to attempt to isolate genes that play a role in the developing of eating disorders.”

Despite the efforts put forth to determine the cause of eating disorders, many patients go unnoticed as a result to the secretiveness and shame associated with anorexia, bulimia and compulsive eating. As a result, effective treatments such as behavioral monitoring and special diets where put forth to aid such individuals.

Through the intervention of such practices, the patient’s “fear of fatness and body dissatisfaction characteristic of the disorder tend to extinguish gradually over several months if target weight is maintained, although relapse is not uncommon.”

The skinny on teen dieting

An obsession with body image and thinness has led some teen-agers to diet dangerously. What parents should know:

Unsafe ways to take off pounds

of a U.S. sur vey of 8th- and 10th-graders

Signs that dieting is out of control

Continues to diet, even if not overweight Complains of weakness, headaches or dizziness

Thinks about food all the time, eats in

Wears baggy clothes to hide thinness

Restricts activities because of food, exercises excessively

Unhealthy weight loss plans

Too few calories: Plans that severely limit food intake (such as 800 calor ies a day)

No fat: 20 percent to 25 percen of calories should come from fats

Does not nclude a wide variety of foods

If your teen needs to lose weight talk with a doctor

New Plans for the Caf

MARISA GALLELLI STAFF WRITER MLG723@CABRINI EDU

Although many people think that eating at Jazzman’s is a more healthy alternative to the cafeteria, many will be glad to f ind out that the cafeteria is striving to make meals more nutritious. This year, along with the other many changes that the cafeteria has instituted, the Sodexho Dining Service will be starting a program called Balance: Mind, Body and Soul. This program is being put into action in the near future, with the help of Kristin Getka, senior finance major, and Cecilia Gill, cafeteria Floor Manager.

So far, in the past, the food in the cafeteria and what used to be the Wigwam, were very much the same, fatty, greasy foods that the average Cabrini student is accustomed to. In the

past year, the staff in the cafeteria kitchen, headed by Rodney Stockett, has been working to provide the student body with a way to eat better, such as, the expanded salad bar and even a vegetarian station.

Mind, Body and Soul is a holistic or integrated approach to wellness and fitness that considers the whole person.

Fitness and wellness are a balance of physical, mental and environmental factors. Wellness is unique to each individual and knowledge is key. This program is intended to educate, energize and inspire. It is crucial to understand what each portion represents. For instance, mind represents information for maximizing the mind’s power and pathways for clear thinking and decision making. There will be four main choices for meals. There will be 1,988 vegetarian that may contain eggs or milk. There

are 1,124 vegan recipes that contain only plant based ing redients. Then there are 2,776 carboh recipes, which contain 20 grams of car bohydrates or less. Then lastly there are the 595 well-balanced foods and recipes that fit criteria based on recommenda tions by major health organizations for reduced calories, fat, cholesterol and sodium.

This program is about a union of mind, body and soul and also a way to succeed in creating a harmony between mind, body and soul.

It’s a way you can enjoy the foods you like, without having to worry about the fat content, or how many calories are in what you are eating. The dining service has been continuous in their efforts to improve the nutritional value of the food that students are served everyday.

SHARON M. KOLANKIEWICZ STAFF WRITER SMK724@CABRINI EDU

What exactly is the freshman 15?

Most people have concluded that it is typical weight gain that many freshmen encounter during their first year in college. Many college students around the nation have fallen victim to the freshman 15, or they know someone who has.

There are many ways to avoid gaining weight, not only for freshmen, but upperclassmen as well. Eating healthier and exercising regularly does not have to be a challenge. The book, “A Guy’s Gotta Eat,” written by Russ Klettke and Deanna Conte, explores the issue of weight gain and offers college students ways to maintain healthy eating habits in college.

Although the title of the book appears to target males, mainly because many doctors have seen an increase of males gaining weight in college, females should also take the advice on healthy eating habits into consideration.

The book provides general advice on how to maintain a healthy diet. It also has recipes, which are simple but healthy. Since many students have very little time in the morning, there are also healthy recipe ideas for breakfast-on-the go. This is not a diet book, consider it a healthy food habit guide.

Entering college is a whole new

and overwhelming experience for many freshmen; it is a big step towards independence. This new independence includes doing one’s own laundry, working and of course, eating. However the independence can cause many obstacles, such as the freedom for students to eat what ever they want.

Here at Cabrini, there are many ways students can indulge food that are not necessarily healthy. Besides the cafeteria and Jazzman’s, there are many popular take-out businesses such as Campus Corner, Domino’s and Winger’s at students’fingertips.

Junior, Deidre Beadle, believes the less-structured environment is a big factor pertaining to weight gain. “I think that freshmen are away from the structured routine that is present in their homes. Basically, they are free to choose if they will stay with that routine or abandon it,” Beadle said. Freshman, Loan Nguyen, agrees that freshmen tend to take advantage of the new freedom, especially when it comes to eating food. “I don’t think a lot of freshmen monitor what they eat.

I eat whenever I am hungry and I order from Campus Corner or anything that is open at night. I think a lot of it also deals with hunger late at night. Plus a lot of people have junk food in their dorms,” Nguyen said.

According to research and experts, alcohol plays a major role in many students who are gaining excessive amounts of weight. According to Dr.

Chapman of Kansas University, alcohol can cause severe weight gain.

“After students drink for three or four hours, many students go out and eat a fourth meal of the day,” Dr. Chapman said.

Despite all the temptations and negative aspects of food and alcohol, the book and experts agree that there are a lot of ways to stay and eat healthy. Klettke and Conte advise to eat “real food.” They suggest food selections such as lean meats, lowerfat dairy, fruits and vegetables. Since young men require more protein than females, men should focus on eating beef, chicken, fish and plants. By beef, Klettke and Conte do not mean a Whopper from Burger King, but a nice lean piece of beef minus all the additives and cholesterol. Klettke and Conte advise not to eat out too much. Not only is the food generally unhealthy, it is expensive. They suggest trying to save your money by eating or ordering out for special occasions or weekends.

In addition to eating healthy, many doctors and health experts advise that it is best to eat three meals a day. Some doctors do not recommend going without eating for six hours. They suggest eating about every three to four hours. According to doctors’ research, under-eating leads to overeating. When bodies lack the energy from food, people seek out nonhealthy foods.

Most doctors recommend eating foods from every food group during meals, that way the body receives an equal balance of nutrients. Many experts and the book suggest avoiding the junk food snacks as well. Instead try to eat crackers, fruits or vegetables rather than cookies and candy. Again, the book suggests trying to save the junk food for fun and special occasions, or as a special treat.

Many experts agree that another way to stay fit, along with eating healthy is staying active. Cabrini offers many ways to stay active and exercise on campus. For example, the Dixon Center provides students with different opportunities to stay healthy including the gym, pool, indoor track, aerobics room and squash courts. Many doctors and health experts agree that the more you stay active, the better you feel because you have more energy. They have discovered that metabolism increases if you remain active.

So, if you want to stay away from the freshman 15, experts say to avoid eating the bad foods on a regular basis, stay active and provide a balance of meals.

For more healthy eating tips check out www.aguysgottaeat.com. If interested more information on the nutritional value of food from fast food chains and restaurants, go to www.dietriot.com/fff/rest.html.

PERSPECTIVES YOU

Being a commuter has its’ benifits

JOHN DEL SORDO STAFFWRITER JOHN.DELSORDO @CABRINI EDU

For many colleges across the Country, there seems to be two distinct groups of students that attend their schools, the students who live there, and the students who commute. For generations these schools, Cabrini being no different, have tried many different ways to help keep the commuting students from feeling left out such as commuter-holidays, special events, and even novelty t-shirts. Although many students who live on campus may think that life is just no fun driving to and from college, there are many benefits to being a commuter that are usually over looked. Mostly bad things are often associated with commuting to college; finding a parking spot, traffic, being late, living at home, being out of the loop, however, many of these problems are not much of an issue when considering the overall freedom of living off-campus. To be perfectly honest, from what I can remember from living in Xavier hall at Cabrini a few years ago, I find it very ironic that Cabrini would actually have holidays in an effort to solute those people who live off-campus, and make sym-

pathetic t-shirts in their dedication.

Commuting students start the day waking up in their own bed. They do not wake up to the roommate who sets his alarm for six in the morning even though he does not have class until 8:15. Commuters then go to their shower where they take as long as they want. They don’t wait outside the bathroom door in line, wearing four dollar flip flops in a failed effort to fight against the many types of foot fungus that live and breed on the shower floor. Commuters than go to their cars, and leave for class. They do not have their cars left at their parent’s houses because they are first year students, or because Dad wants to keep the insurance down while they are at school, he’s put their car on suspension. After class, commuters get to go home, and eat whatever and wherever they want. They do not scurry back to their dorm and discover that the entire floor has chosen to make the easy-mac their roommate’s parents sent them as a community lunch. After the day is spent, Commuters can go out with anyone they choose, including those that live on campus, and go to any friends’house, bar, club, or party on or off campus. They are not forced to attend the hopping on-campus parties that can include, but are not limited to, beer pong without the ping pong

One too many

ball, fire drills while visiting girls trying to harmlessly sleep over their boyfriend’s dorm room are hiding in closets, and lots and lots of public safety. When commuters want to stay home, and have a few friends over, they simply ask them to come on over. They do not need state issued identification cards in order to get them signed in, just so they can be kicked out at a designated time. When commuters want to drink, they drink. They do not have to imitate famous musicians, and sneak through some sor t of college, secret-service station using a broken guitar case to hide a 32 pack of natural ice. When looking at a day in the life of a commuter, it is easy to see some how the life of a commuter can be quite convenient.

Maybe it’s commuters’often misunderstood, off-campus attitude that help make the school believe we need people wearing t-shirts to express us love? Maybe people really do just love commuters? Commuters do live good lives, full of independence and freedom. If Mel Gibson’s Character in ‘Brave heart’was a college student, he would have definitely been a commuter. So let me speak for the commuters when I say, “You will never take our freedom!” And if the only problem that being a commuter really causes is having to drive to and from class, than I think we can handle it.

CHRISTINE BLOM STAFF WRITER CBB722@CAB RINI EDU

School shootings are not only a problem in America now. There have recently been two brutal school shootings that have taken place in Russia and Argentina.

The school shooting in Buenos Aires, Argentina is the most recent. A 15-year-old pulled the gun killing four students and injuring five officers.

School used to be a place where kids could play on the playground, share a snack with their friends, and learn how to multiply.

Schools just aren’t the same anymore. I can recall the day of the Columbine shooting. I was in my freshman year of high school. Then it seemed as if school was no longer a safe haven like we had pictured it, but some place that could be just as frightening as a dark alley in the city.

I have always wondered what it must have been like the day of the shooting. Can you imagine in your wildest dreams what it must be like to see someone you very own age acting is if they were the villain in a horror movie?

If someone in my class in high

school was to all of a sudden start shooting at random, I would probably be so stunned I would no know what to do with myself. I would be scared not only for myself, but for everyone involved as well.

School shootings are something that can be prevented. Many studies believe that the reason students turn to violence is because they are being bullied. I think it is a teacher’s responsibility to discipline children and their disagreements while they are still minor.

I also feel that it is a parent’s responsibilities to not only enforce a positive environment but to talk to their children about being non-violent. If a parent does not encourage their children to get along with others, the child could end up anti-social, belligerent or even flat-out dangerous.

Also, if parents do chose to have a weapon in the house, regardless of what it may be, they have it stored where it is not known or within the child’s reach. One of the main reasons, I believe, that a child has access to a weapon is because the parent has shown the child where it is or they have found out on their own. No one should ever let any situation result in violence. This is just some of the ways people can prevent school shootings from happening. Be aware!

Comprehend: Don’t ‘throw a vote away’

CHRISTINE ERNEST STAFF WRITER CME722@ CABRINI EDU

A majority of college students should make careful considerations before voting in this upcoming election for one simple reason: they just do not fully understand the issues.

It is a known fact that college students are well-educated young adults that are given the opportunity to exercise their right to vote, but the truth is that most of the issues that are presented to them via the election are still too complex. At times, it seems like sorting out all the issues between the presidential candidates is like being caught smack dab in the middle of New Year’s Eve; you’re getting continually punched in the face by other members of the crowd while all you want to do is gasp for air, and try to make sense in the confusion.

Now many will argue and say that it is the young adult’s job to make sense of all the issues if they intend to cast their vote come Election Day, but sometimes it is a little difficult to grasp predicaments that will not affect them for years down the road.

When was the last time a college student had to stand in a doctor’s office and depend on Medicare to cover their visit? Has anyone heard a college student say that they are glad that Social Security is still present in

the United States so he can retire right now? Experience is the one of the best teachers, but unfortunately young adults do not have the ability to really be subjected to most issues being shoved in their faces.

Yes the above situations are ridiculous, but it is also ridiculous to think that a college student can fully understand that type of issue unless they have experienced it first-hand, in their own lives.

Perhaps the only way to conquer the overwhelming task of picturing yourself in 50 years is to bypass it for the moment, and focus on the present.

Recently there has been a lot of activity occurring with the upcoming election and music. Some look down upon this convergence, wondering why bands, that have little to nothing in common, like Death Cab for Cutie and Pearl Jam are touring together. Everyone please be a big girl or big boy and think outside of the box for once because this junction of politics and music really is a beautiful thing.

A new CD that has been highly rotated in the college-radio airwaves is Future Soundtrack of America. Presenting politically charged music with a track listing including artists such as Tom Waits, Jimmy Eat World, Elliott Smith, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and R.E.M. is enough to catch the attention of young adults and adults alike. Music for America and MoveOn.org teamed together with Barsuk records to create this fundraising compilation that

Parking issues still unresolved

will certainly make everyone’s head turn.

Go to Music for America’s Website (http://www.musicforamerica.org) and see exactly why that organization formed. It was because none of them really understood issues, but they did not like what was occurring with politics.

This non-prof it, partisan organization does an excellent job of explaining the topics that are relevant to a college student’s life. No matter what your political party is, this website can help shed some light on the mysteries that are in fact some of the biggest concerns that affect young adults.

Some of the issues that are explained in the website are higher education, media consolidation, youth service funding and environmental issues. Not only does the organization explain them, it also encourages voters to get out there and make a difference. A recent post on the Music for America’s Website says, “Don’t just get pissed-off, get involved. Go to a show. Participate.”

It is up to every voter in college to make sure he understands the issues fully in his mind before he decides which candidate to vote for in the next election. All young adult voters should go find a way to connect politics with something they feel passionately about, like music. Just remember on Election Day: voting without fully comprehending the issues is the same as throwing a vote away.

KIMBERLY WHITE STAFF WRITER KMW722@ CABRINI EDU

Apparently, paying $24,000 each year to Cabrini College will not even get you a reasonable parking space on campus. Commuter students understand this issue all too well because they are the ones who need parking spaces, yet are also the ones who never seem to find any.

Cabrini added a number of new parking spots this year, but in my opinion the addition of a few parking spaces has not solved any problems.

It is a common site to see a number of cars driving around the Founder’s Hall parking lot every day searching for parking spaces. These students eventually end up parking at the Dixon Center even though the signs posted say that many spaces in the Founder’s Hall parking lot are designated for commuter parking.

Either too many resident students are driving to class, which takes away parking spaces that commuters need, or there are simply too many students and not enough room.

It is a known fact that Cabrini accepted more students than they had room to accommodate. The housing situation was the first problem that came about, due to the large number of incoming students. Seniors were forced to live off campus and some stu-

dents were told they would be forced to live on Harcum College’s campus. Parking was the next problem that came about due to the large number of incoming students.

Many students chose to live off campus this year once they found out there was a possibility they would be living on Harcum’s campus, or may not have a place to live at all. Since more students have chosen to live off campus, there are a greater number of commuters at Cabrini also.

The large incoming student population and the increase in number of commuters have greatly affected the parking situation at Cabrini.

The problem at Cabrini is obvious. There are more students than there are accommodations for those students. First there was not enough room available for this great number of incoming students. Now the issue at hand is the horrible parking situation.

Students like myself have been attending Cabrini for a number of years and should not be forced to park in the Dixon Center parking lot whenever we have a class at any other building.

It seems as though the unfortunate few, those who are late to class because they must search for parking spaces, will have to deal with the unfor tunate consequences that resulted due to the number of students now attending Cabrini.

Taking time to become informed

he biggest problem amongst college voters is that they don’t vote for candidates according to the issues they stand for. I’ve seen and heard a lot of things about voting being shoved down the throats of people especially college students and it is no different for students at Cabrini. I realize voting is important but it seems that the majority of people don’t even know the issues. Voting should be based on who stands for what and whether you agree or disagree with the candidate. But, it seems in the past years, young people have forgotten that concept.

We all spend plenty of time on the internet, chatting with friends and reading and writing e-mails. Why can’t we (as students) take 10 minutes out of our day to surf

the web to inform ourselves about the political issues and what the candidates stand for? Maybe all this political “stuff isn’t for you but voting for something can be extremely important. But who wouldn’t want a say in their future? Don’t just vote for a candidate because you think his daughters are hot. Don’t just vote for a candidate because you think he was cool back in the 1960s. Vote for a candidate because you don’t want to pay high taxes when you graduate from Cabrini and own your own property. Vote for a candidate because he plans on helping our environment. Just vote for something. I’m sure that everyone has an issue that they want to change in this country. With the chance to change things at the tip of your fingers, shouldn’t you take advantage of that?

When I think about voting I will vote for the candidate that will most benefit my life. I don’t look to vote for the person who is more popular or has more

money or any other shallow reason like that. I’m not writing this article to tell you which candidate to vote for or what issues to agree or disagree with. All I am saying is that you should know the issues and be able to back them up before you start verbally bashing a candidate or making judgments about a candidate or condemning a friend for their beliefs. Know what you are voting for and how it will affect your life.

So, as you are walking around the Cabrini College campus and you see the “Rock the Vote” flyers every where, don’t turn your head and look the other way. Look at that sign and say to yourself, “I’m going to make a difference and hopefully change my life for the better.” My point is that voting is not just about the candidate…it’s about how they will change your life for the worse or for the better. If there is any time to be selfish and think about what will benefit you as a human being, it is now!

Stop bashing Bush

DOMENIQUE PINHO GUEST WRITER DDP722@CABRINI EDU

Newspapers, magazines, TV shows, commercials and even movies have all degraded themselves greatly in the past year by ridiculing their President, George W. Bush.

Why do the mostly liberally based media feel as if they must promote someone the know nothing about, that being John Kerry. I find it extremely amusing that the people, who are voting for Ker ry, are doing nothing b ut bashing Bush. In other words, they never really speak of what Ker ry would do for our country, but rather they speak on the assumingly bad things Bush has done. Last time I checked being over-precautious was never related to as a “bad thing” but more of a comforting action

for who Bush cares about, America.

Young people across America have finally come to realize in this election that voting is important. Whoever you vote for, please follow up on what they say they are going to do and change about our country.

Although people feel as if Bush didn’t do the best job while in office, keep in mind, he has been in the middle of one of the biggest state of turmoil in the history of America.

It isn’t that Ker ry would be a ter rible president; I just believe he would be not suited for this period in time. If Ker ry believes he can suddenly bring troops out of Iraq he is wrong. We can not f ight a sensitive war. We need a president that knows what he wants, and is determined to finish what he started, that’s why Bush is the ticket.

I remember a time not long ago, when people put faith in our government and let their hopes and ambitions lie within one man. This time in history is known as 9/11. It’s not that I am trying to persuade you into voting for Bush, because I believe everyone is entitled in their own opinion. What I wish for the youth of America, and students at Cabrini College, is that you follow up the nomination you wish to vote for, and don’t just vote for your party because you are opposed to the other. Not only does this say much about you as a person, nevertheless it brings on the impression that the person you are voting for is your last resort. If you do anything for yourself this November, vote smar t, read up on what your future anticipated president can do for our country.

Hate going down the cafeteria and seeing the mass of students and nowhere to sit? Well you’re not alone. Usually during breakfast and dinner this is not a problem, but right after the 12:10 p.m. class lets out, you’re lucky if you’ll get a meal, let alone a place to sit.

Those of us who are smart either go before the rush, being before 12:10 p.m. or after 12:30 p.m. By this time the students who have class again have already left you can eat your meal in peace, but for those of us who aren’t in the smarter of the two categories, we will stand in line and wait to get a meal, even if this means being late for class, which I’m assuming not many students would mind.

There are solutions to these problems, for instance, being the meal exchange at Jazzman’s and also the flex money that is put onto your ID card. Most of the students here at Cabrini have 50 dollars in flex money, yet others have more if put on a meal plan other than the 19 meal a week plan. Yet the times for meal exchange and the times for when the cafeteria is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner do not correspond. For example, the meal exchange times for breakfast in Jazzman’s are 9:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. and the times for breakfast in the cafeteria are 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. In my opinion, I think more students would use the meal exchange if the times corresponded with each other, rather than being different. This way

Cabrini would not have to put out the money on flex to enable students to buy food from Jazzman’s. The same could apply for lunch and dinner as well.

Also, since many students do not have the time to grab a quick meal during the day, from running from class to class and homework in between, they miss important meals during the day. Most students then get hungry at night and end up ordering from somewhere off campus. The school has just put in a new program called Cavalier Corner, which enables students to order food from the cafeteria and paying for it on their flex. This may be convenient for some, but other students feel that you should not have to use your flex, that it should possibly be part of your meal plan.

“Sometimes cafeteria food is bad and you want a more appetizing choice, but if meal exchange isn’t during regular meal hours then you either don’t eat because you have no flex money left or your out of cash.” said Clayton Cottman, a sophomore. There are also other views that could be applied to this idea. “Cabrini needs to have a fourth period meal around 9 or 10 p.m. Lots of students don’t eat breakfast in the morning and lose money and are hungry at night. A meal is needed where if students skipped a meal during the day they can use that meal credit as well to get something to eat late.” said Pat Jordan, a sophomore as well. Obviously there are many opinions of what students think should be put in place, but only time will tell if dining services listen to the suggestions of students and possibly makes some changes to the system.

KRISTIN AGOSTINELLI STAFF WRITER KMA724@ CABRINI EDU

Roller hockey’s popularity growing

ANDREW MATYSIK STAFF WRITER

AJM722@CABRINI EDU

The men’s roller hockey team kicks-off its fourth season next week. To students oblivious of this team: brace yourself because the sport is rapidly growing. Four years ago, there were very few colleges involved in this sport. Recently, it has spread all over the country.

Roller hockey games are divided into three 15-minute periods where the clock only stops at a penalty. The games are played on an innovative type of flooring called sport court. This rubber-like playing surface is smooth and gentler on roller blade wheels.

According to players on the team, sport court increases the speed of the game, which creates more excitement. Cabrini games and practices are held at the Marple Sports Arena in Broomall, Pa.

Rich DeMatteo, a senior psychology major, has been on the team since its first premier in the league. DeMatteo is also the team captain and a two-time allstar game MVP.

“I have a really good feeling about this year. We have a few good freshman players and a great goalie returning,” De Matteo said.

This year, a controversial decision was made to cut down the number of players from 12 to eight. “People were complaining about not enough playing time and the game just runs smother with eight players,” DeMatteo said.

Due to this reduction, Cabrini had to hold tryouts last week. Only nine of the 25 students who tried out were chosen.

Cabrini is scheduled to play in two leagues this year. One league is basically an intramural league format. The competition isn’t as fierce on this level. However, it is still taken very seriously. The games are played on Monday nights. The cost to play in the Monday night league is $120.

The other league is the Philadelphia Collegiate Roller Hockey League. There are more advanced teams in this association. Drexel, Lehigh, St. Joe’s and UPenn, are just a few of the teams Cabrini faces.

Two tiers in the PCRHLsplit

up the competition. Cabrini is placed in tier one where the teams are much more talented. Each player must dish out $244 to participate in the main league.

“We have a great rivalry going against St. Joe’s,” DeMatteo said. The games are regularly on Sunday nights at Marple Sports Arena.

On average, 30 spectators traditionally attend the games. The fan seating is right beside the court and spectator comments are well-received. “This has caused quite a few arguments among fans, but it’s all just part of the game,” DeMatteo said.

Kyle Foley, a junior criminal justice major, has never attended a game. “I would definitely go to games if I got to see people get nailed,” Foley said. The Marple Sports Arena is only 10 minutes from campus.

“It’s something close and fun to do on a Sunday night when you feel like you are stuck on campus,” DeMatteo said. If interested in playing on the roller hockey team next semester, contact Rich DeMatteo at rbd722@cabrini.edu.

Smoking inhibits player performances

KELLIE BELMONTE STAFF WRITER KRB722@CABRINI EDU

As college students, many are aware that smoking cigarettes is very common among peers. It is seen just how common it is while walking through the extreme filth of cigarettes to class. But athletes beware! Smoking cigarettes does have a poor effect and can do damage to your overall performance in sports.

“Even professional athletes and weekend warriors can damage their performance by social smoking,” Lewis G. Maharam, sports medicine specialist in New York City and the president of New York chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, said.

“I used to be a swimmer, and before I began smoking I did so well. I almost never lost a meet, and used to win the races all the time. But after I began smoking, I found that I didn’t have the same kind of strength that I did before and my performance suffered greatly,” Allie Stack, sophomore, said. “I know that if I had never started smoking, my performance wouldn’t have suffered so much. But once you get addicted, it’s very hard to stop.”

Most young adults find that since they have began smoking, they didn’t feel as though they have as much energy and even find themselves breathless after a short walk.

“Every cigarette you put in your mouth and inhale sets you up for the risks of lung disease. And athletes, above all, need good lung performance to get enough oxygen to perform at their peak. Any decrease in lung performance will decrease overall performance,” Maharan said.

As a non-smoker who is very into working out, being healthy and just general fitness, Andy Blecha, junior, feels as though smoking is on the complete opposite spectrum of health, fitness and sports. “Smoking defeats the whole purpose of staying in shape and being fit. It only leads to negative effects in terms of health,” Blecha said.

So whether or not you’re an athlete or are just into fitness and working out, you should remember that smoking cigarettes will have an effect on you and it will be negative. “It’s cumulative, so each cigarette you take builds on the one before. Over time, your performance will be affected,” Lewis Maharam said.

MATYSIK/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Teammates of the roller hockey season are happy to be selected out of the 25 that tried out.

CECELIA FRANCISCO/ PHOTO EDITOR

Smoking reduces player performance and causes heart disease,lung cancer,emphysema,and may complicate pregnancy.

Bike tour for cure

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society raises funds for cause

KIM WHITE STAFFWRITER KMW722@CABRINI EDU

The 24th annual MS150 City to Shore Bike Tour was held Sept. 18 and 19. The benefit is held once every year in order to raise money for this autoimmune disorder to hopefully find a cure.

Cavaliers receive $10,000 NCAAInitiative Grant

To enhance the leadership by captains and others on Cabrini sports teams, the Cavaliers Athletic Department received the NCAA Division III Initiative Grant for the 2004-05 school year.

The hefty grant of $10,000 is given each year to schools that “help support the education and development of students, faculty and staff at Division III institutions.”

The reason Cabrini was chosen to receive the grant was because of the proposal of the Cavalier Captains’Paradigm Program.

This program was set up so that team captains would be educated on and off the field about

the athletic departments’expectations of those in a leadership position, constantly reinstate the athletes’commitment to their schoolwork and how they might need some support because of their busy schedule.

able to enjoy is guest speakers in the near future. The two speakers chosen are Joe Valerio of the Kansas City Chiefs and the other is Kevin T. Robertson who is TV and radio personality. All students will be given more information about when the two guests will be making their appearances and are encouraged to attend.

The athletic department is both excited and hopeful about the grant and its purpose to enrich the athletic departments’relationship with the students.

Someone may become affected with this disease at any point in his or her life and the exact cause is unknown. My Aunt is wheelchair bound due to this disorder and has given me reason for wanted to learn more about it. She was first stricken with the disorder in her early 20’s. The disease went into remission, and reemerged two decades later and is progressively worsening.

Anormal functioning immune system defends the body against viruses or bacteria, and in autoimmune disorders the body attacks its own tissue, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

The MS150 City to Shore Bike Tour is an extremely successful benefit that raised over $45 million in 2003, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

miles later. On the second day of the tour, riders return the 75 miles back to Cherry Hill.

Junior Cabrini student, Pat Downs, was one rider who participated in the ride for the first time and said, “I had never been interested in learning about Multiple Sclerosis until this ride and it was really cool that there were thousands of people all there for the same cause. Also, it was a very challenging ride.”

My dad, a participant, said, “I enjoy challenging myself physically and mentally. Hopefully we will be bale to find a cure for this disease as it strikes people down in their prime. I give thanks for my health as I ride for those who cannot walk.”

Although most riders had a positive experience riding this year, there was one unfortunate case in which a 53-year-old man died due to a massive heart attack at mile 58 on the first day of the bike tour. The man supposedly had been training for the bike ride throughout the summer and had an okay from his doctor to participate in the ride, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Fortunately all other riders completed the ride safely.

The final plan for this program was to develop leadership skills in areas such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.

One of the perks of this plan is that the entire campus will be

Leslie Danehy, director of athletics, said, “I was pleasantly surprised to receive the grant. Most of the money will go towards educational speakers and materials, which will also help us clarify our values and speakers for student-athletes.”

MastronardiService & LeadershipAward

Students: If you are actively committed to community service & civic engagement, eligible for financial aid, 2.5 GPA or above, and enrolled as a full-time student, consider applying for this prestigious annual award established by Cabrini alumnae to honor our tradition of "education of the heart."

This year the award will be given to two students, who will each receive a tuition remission of approximately $650, divided between fall and spring semesters.

Application information in the Wolfington Center: Dr. Mary Laver x8409 mlaver@cabrini.edu

Deadline for submitting completed application essays and recommendations: OCTOBER 15, 2004

Award winners will be notified on November 1, and publically presented at CABRINI DAY on November 11th

The MS Society offers over 100 tours in 48 states. Family members of mine participate in the City to Shore Bike Tour every year and my dad has been doing so for 15 years.

The City to Shore Bike Tour begins in Cherry Hill, N.J. and finishes in Ocean City, N.J. 75

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is grateful that along with everyone’s help and support they have been able to raise money for this cause. They are hoping to raise even more donations in an attempt to cure this unfortunate disorder that affects so many people of all ages.

CHRISTINE BLOM STAFF WRITER CBB722@CABRINI EDU

“Most of the money will go towards educational speakers and materials which will also help us clarify our values and speakers for student-athletes”

Leslie Danehy athletic director

MARLA PORRECA/STAFFPHOTOGRAPHER

Leslie Danehy is pleased to receive the award on behalf of Cabrini Athletics.

Captains determination, leadership set example

KYLE ROUGEAU STAFF WRITER

KCR723@CABRINI EDU

The cross-country captain, senior Jackie McGuckin, has had a passion for sports since the eighth grade. McGuckin went to Kennedy-Kenrick High School where she ran cross-country and played basketball. Her senior year at Kennedy-Kenrick High School Cabrini’s cross-country coach, Tom O’Hora, was scouting for possible athletes and noticed McGuckin’s ability immediately. “Jackie’s the type of athlete that relies on valor rather than natural ability,” O’Hora said.

McGuckin’s cross-country record started off strong as a freshman. Sophomore year began off slow for McGuckin due to mononucleosis, which caused her to be unable to participate until later on in the season. That was not the only struggle the team faced. Many of the team members quit and headed off in

different directions, which lead to the teams almost demise.

McGuckin’s junior year however, would later become the backbone to the team she currently leads now. At the time the team consisted of only three athletes, McGuckin, and now sophomores Janine Faulls and Jenna Viggiano. This year’s team brings more promise and more athletes.

This year ’s cross-country team consists of a full roster that includes 11 athletes. It was no surprise that McGuckin would be captain this season not because of her seniority, but more because of her constant determination and leadership skills. “She’s a great captain and Jackie has more than running ability,” O’Hora said. “The girls respect her leadership and work

hard because of it.” McGuckin is ranked the number two runner and has improved from her last match against Gwynedd-Mercy College to where she improved on forty-five seconds off from her last run against Philadelphia Metropolitan.

McGuckin would like to see the team improve as a together rather than individually. The athletes at this time are at different points in their running abilities. “I would like to focus mainly,” McGuckin said, “on running together as a whole and close the

gap.”

McGuckin’s senior year has been a big turn around from past years and this season has been a major rebuilding period. The athletes have joined this year with much support for one another and is developing into a strong team. McGuckin would like to see her team walk away with a Pennsylvania Athletic Conference title for her final year. In previous years the team has come close but never actually captured one.

Cabrini has been an experience with many rewards for McGuckin. After she graduates, this elementary and special education major would like to find a teaching job around the Cabrini area here in Pennsylvania. Besides being captain for the

cross-country team McGuckin is also a part of Kappa Delta Pi and the Counsel for Exceptional Children.

Kappa Delta Pi International Society in Education is an organization that promotes excellence and recognizes outstanding contributions in education. CEC is another organization that provides an opportunity for special education teachers to become active in service to the special education community and develop competencies by participating in state and local events. “I love working with children,” McGuckin said, “ and it’s very rewarding work.”

For her future she would like to possibly coach later on for cross-country or basketball. McGuckin would like to travel before settling down with a job and plans on keeping in touch with many of the people she has met here at Cabrini over the years.

Recruitment methods attract talents

Every year the number of freshman students who participate in Cabrini athletics is increasing due to the recruiting efforts of the admissions office, the athletic department, and coaches.

Coaches may receive notice that an exceptional athlete is recruiting Cabrini. Prospective students may hear of Cabrini’s athletic program or learn of a team’s winning record and subsequently decides to pursue Cabrini as a possible College destination.

In this situation Ryan Greer, assistant director of admissions, would meet with the student to

discuss Cabrini athletics. “New coaches may send out mass mail to every coach in a 90 minute radius, Leslie Danehy, director of athletics said, “While more experienced coaches may already have a list of coaches who offer athletes every year.”

After a coach has a defined list of possible recruits he/she will attend weekend tournaments in which high school seniors are showcased. Here the coach can speak with a prospective student between games to discuss the college. Most athletes are recruited to Cabrini this way.

In addition to tournaments, coaches may visit a student’s high school to see the player in action during a game. Word of mouth via current players often

provides additional recruit insight for a coach. Alumni references have also proven to have positive results for coaches and prospective students.

What happens after a coach recruits a prospective student?

The athlete is invited to Cabrini and receives a first-hand experience of what playing sports at the college level is really like. The athlete will spend a weekend or an overnight stay with a current member of the team he/she aspires to be a part. This experience usually assures the student that Cabrini will be their future home as most of these athletes will become a part of Cabrini’s athletic department.

Although the recruitment of athletes is essential to Cabrini,

not much of a budget is necessary. The office of admissions sets aside a limited budget to be used for coaches’travel expenses, as they may need to travel to various tournaments and high schools in the tri-state area.

There are no athletic scholarships given to exceptional athletes, only academic scholarships because Cabrini is a division III college. The recruitment budget strictly covers the travel expenses.

Ryan Greer, assistant men’s lacrosse coach said, “Our budget only allows coaches to travel if the trip is price efficient. Athletes that are being pursued that may be from the west coast or Canada can be seen only at east coast tournaments, traveling that

far a distance is not in the recruitment budget.”

Each coach is given a portion of the budget to spend on recruitment, he/she may choose to pay for a recruit’s plane ticket if they are visiting from the west coast or the coach may choose to watch them at an east coast tournament. Each coach uses a variety of recruitment methods with the portion of budget they receive. Cabrini College has won more PAC championships than any other college in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference! It is evident that the athletic department and the coaching staffs’methods of recruiting are effective, regardless of the limited budget.

LAURA VAN DE PETTE STAFF WRITER LCV722@CABRINI EDU

“Jackie’s the type of athlete that relies on valor rather than natural ability,” said Coach O’Hora

CECELIA FRANCISCO/ PHOTOEDITOR

Men’s lacrosse wins 2 of 3 in fall tournament

NINA SCIMENES SPORTS EDITOR NMS722@CABRINI EDU

New regulations for Division III require that the men’s lacrosse team be restricted to only one day of competition, and fewer practice days in its fall season.

The alumni game has been an annual tradition for the men’s lacrosse team. The current team would play a friendly, but competitive game against a combination of graduated players. The new rules have prohibited this year’s current team the chance to play against the alumni.

This fall the team practiced from early September up until its only permitted scrimmage date of Oct. 2. Traveling to nearby Haverford College where six teams met. The men’s team played host team, Haverford College in its first match. The Cavaliers were down 1-0 in the opening minute.

The team was able to regroup and go on a 9-1 scoring run to beat Haverford 10-2 in the 50minute contest. “The young guys were lead by more experienced players. The coaches did a great job of splitting up the lineups during practice to find good combinations,” Rory Friel, senior captain said.

With only a few minutes to get a drink and stretch, the team moved to an upper field to play Swarthmore College. Again the team got off to a slow start, but this time the deficit held until the waning minutes of the game. The Cavs were losing 4-1 at halftime and then rallied scoring the next six straight goals to win the game 7-4.

The team had little time to celebrate as again they were moved to a lower field to play its third and final game of the day against Dickinson College. Weary legs and tired minds were evident as the teams moved slower up and down the field. Late game heroics would fail the Cavaliers in this match as time ran out leaving them with a loss of 7-6.

The fall season is all in preparation for the spring season.

Junior Kevin Rayer said, “I think we’re well prepared for the Spring, but we still have a lot more work to do before out first game. The men will see its first real game action when the team travels to North Carolina to play Greensboro College, Feb. 27. “We have a lot of work ahead of us and hopefully everything will mesh together,” Friel said.

Thursday, Oct. 7

•National Depression Screening Day, contact wellness@cabrini.edu for more information

•SGAMeeting, 3:10 p.m.

•Women’s Soccer at Wesley College, 4 p.m.

•Rock the Vote Comedy Show, 6:30 p.m., Grace Hall

Friday, Oct. 8

• Deans Fall Holiday

Saturday, Oct. 9

•Women’s Soccer vs. Rowan University, 1 p.m.

•Field Hockey vs. Cedar Crest College, 1 p.m.

•Men’s Soccer at Lycoming College 11 a.m.

•Volleyball vs. Neumann College, 1 p.m..

•Women’s tennis at Eastern University, 10 a.m.

•Cross-Country at Goldey-Beacon College

Sunday, Oct. 10

Monday, Oct. 11

•Columbus Day

Tuesday, Oct. 12

• Field Hockey at Wesley College, 4 p.m.

• Men’s Soccer vs. Nuemann College, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 13

• Women’s Soccer at College Misericordia, 4 p.m.

•Student Organization Advisers Luncheon

•Comedian Rick Bronson, 8 p.m., Grace Hall Atrium

Formore times and other information call the Student Activities Office at X8410

DEBORAH CAMPBELL/ GUEST PHOTOGRAPHER

Defensemen Nicholas Terlizzo pressures Haverford College attackman in Cabrini’s first of 3 games Saturday.

DEBORAH CAMPBELL/ GUEST PHOTOGRAPHER

Midfielder Dave Barba levels Haverford College opponent in an attempt to steal possession.

DEBORAH CAMPBELL/ GUEST PHOTOGRAPHER

Senior captain Rory Friel fires a shot across his body as two Dickinson college defensemen check him.

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