Oct. 21, 2004 issue 07 Loquitur

Martin ‘In Good Company’ with students

KELLY MCKEE STAFFWRITER KMM723@CABRINI EDU

An awed silence fell across the Widener Center lecture hall as students gathered to hear the extraordinary stories of speaker Father James Martin. The onetime- business-man turned priest, as well as author and editor, spoke to students on his experience in the industry, his presence at Ground Zero during the 9/11 attacks and, to the great amusement of the audience, his fondness of the television show “Sex and the City.”

Martin, associate editor of America magazine, began the afternoon, on Thursday Oct. 14, with a poignant reading from his first book “In Good Company,” a book that Martin describes as “the difference between my old life and my new life.” Transporting the audience to the damp, pungent bathrooms where he

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Students unaffected by LaSalle rapes

ASHLEY WEYLER STAFF WRITER ARW723@CABRINI EDU

It is seven o’clock on Thursday night. Most students are “pre-gaming” for the Thirsty Thursday festivities, but 22 year-old Melissa Landrin, a senior elementary education major, is walking back from class to her apartment. As soon as she arrives, there is a certain aura in the air. It’s an exciting feeling that makes Thursday nights so special on Cabrini’s campus.

Landrin hops on the shower and consumes a few drinks

while she gets herself ready for the night. She and her roommates then have a few drinks together before Melissa makes her rounds to various apartments in the building. “By midnight, we all get a little more rowdy but never too outof-control. We just like to act stupid and let loose because it’s the beginning of the weekend,” Landrin said.

Landrin and her friends appear to be celebrating the end of the week somewhat responsibly They have never experienced any type of danger, just pure fun.

Unfortunately, not all

Rooymans Center gives assistance to students

KELLY MCKEE STAFFWRITER KMM723@CABRINI EDU

Cabrini’s on campus tutoring center offers free peer tutoring to all students. The Rooymans Center provides the setting for students to receive the help they need. Whether difficulties are ongoing or are specific tasks, such as reviewing for upcoming tests, peer tutors are available through walk-in hours and by appointment.

Students who need assistance benefit by getting help from tutors who have been successful in a similar course and are in a unique position to help

others with the material.

Peer tutors are students who have been trained through a onecredit course, EDU 190, receiving instruction on issues such as communication skills, learning styles and confidentiality. Recommended by faculty, these high performing students offer time periods each week in which students can visit the center without appointment and review personal obstacles.

Sarah Boyer, a senior education major, has been a peer tutor at the center since her sophomore year. Boyer hopes to pursue a career in special education.

“Tutoring is great experience for me as a teacher and also as a stu-

female students who party on college campuses are so lucky.

LaSalle University, located in North Philadelphia, has experienced its share of drama in the past year. Two basketball players, Michael Cleaves and Gary Neal, were charged with raping a female visitor during its summer basketball camp. Another woman, a LaSalle student and basketball player, accused Dzalo Larki of raping her in 2003—He was arrested and charged. The woman apparently went to the coaches of the women’s and men’s basketball teams, but they urged her to not go to authorities.

Both the coaches were fired over the incident. This does not mean that LaSalle University is an unsafe environment. Many students are doing what they can to prevent such events from happening again and to make the campus a safe place to be. The Dean of Students at LaSalle, Joseph J. Cicala, Ph.D., has addressed a letter to the community that students have come forward with helpful information to progress the investigation and that police are very grateful.

dent. I enjoy the feeling of helping others and the atmosphere in the center is great,” Boyer said.

Also available at the center are classroom coaches. These highly qualified peer tutors are assigned to certain classes to act as a support for professors and develop a greater understanding of how stu-

dents are progressing. Students from these classes can receive extra review and practice for course material previously taught. By attending the classes in question, the classroom

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LaSalle University is trying to bounce back and make students feel safe after three students say they were raped.

Examining safety concerns on campus

Recent events at LaSalle University have raised the question of safety amongst college students. Although Cabrini College is a fairly safe environment, the security of its students should always be a top priority

Cabrini has not truly felt any real effects from the LaSalle incident involving rape except to learn what to avoid in cases like that. The campus has never really been labeled as a having a fearful atmosphere.

The only lingering issue has been the lighting around the campus. For those late nights of walking alone in the dark from the Dixon Center back to the apartments or dorms the feeling outside is understandably intimidating.

Of course, there are always two options. The first choice would be to arrange a time to walk back with a friend. If this is not possible, the other alternative is to call Public Safety for a ride back to the dorms or apartments.

What Cabrini needs to take from the LaSalle situation is that for every system implemented for safety there will be flaws. The college needs to evaluate how they can increase awareness for safety fears.

Unlike the past year where Cabrini had several violence-related incidents, this year the attitude among students has been reasonably toned down. Whereas last year the Radnor police were a common element at Cabrini, this year so far there have been few times when their assistance was needed.

Cabrini’s assessment of itself should see how well students could approach professors and coaches with serious information and be properly dealt with. The problem with the LaSalle rape was that the coaches attempted to keep the situation under the radar

Safety concerns are not so much an issue with Cabrini students. To reinsure that the college is a secure place for its students, Cabrini has to check that a student’s concerns are being heard and not pushed aside.

Because Cabrini’s student population and size are relatively small, the safety of the campus should be properly handled. Cabrini needs to prepare itself adequately in safety measure for any future problems that may occur

Ultimately, the student themselves must prepare himself/herself for any possible situation that may arise. The best way to be safe is to protect yourself from the elements of danger instead of relying on someone else.

Public Safety caters to students’ apprehension

Cicala said, “ Thanks to the very, very great majority of you who continue to make LaSalle University the kind of purposeful, positive, and caring community that makes so many of us proud to be Lasallians.”

Elise Keppler, a junior nursing major and tour guide at LaSalle, said, “Most families have been very understanding about the whole situation, merely commenting about the unfortunate fact that LaSalle has received some bad press lately, which brings down the image of the school.” Keppler is also a resident on campus. She said that LaSalle is effectively enforcing the guest policy, which states that a guest of the opposite sex can be signed in only between the hours of 12 p.m. and 2 a.m. “I think enforcing the guest policy is an attempt to send a positive image, but I do not think that it will actually solve anything” Keppler said.

Director of Public Safety, Charles Schaffner, believes that Cabrini is a safe campus. Schaffner said Cabrini is looking at how they report sexual assault cases to the authorities more thoroughly. It really depends on if the victim wants to report the incident. “We are trying to make everyone aware of the problem that is an epidemic on campus: propping doors so that anyone one can get in can result in sexually assault, theft, or breaking in

and entering,” Schaffner said. So far this year, two sexual assaults have been reported, both occurred during parties. Schaffner said that responsible alcohol intake will eliminate problems. As a result, there is an increase of patrols in the residence halls.

“We have to have cooperation of the student body, if someone sees something, call. I encourage female students to travel in groups, or call for a public safety officer to come pick you up,”

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Carrie Kirsch, a sophomore social work major and transfer student, said public safety is doing a fairly good job patrolling the campus; however, she thinks that more can be done. “I feel that Cabrini could install more lights, because some of the campus is still very dark. Of course female students are going to be in more

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An Australian woman had sex with strangers while sleepwalking. Due to a rare disorder, the middle-aged woman has no recollection of the encounters. Although the woman has had a history of sleepwalking, her husband uncovered her fits of infidelity when he awoke one evening to her absence; he then found her having sex with another man, who happened to be a sleep medicine physician.

The can that reprimands

In Germany, inventor Alex Benkhardt has sold 1.8 million units of his “WC Ghost,” an alarm for toilets. The voice alarm is activated when the toilet seat is lifted, reproaching men who try to urinate while standing. However, sales are expected to dwindle since the German word for “wimp” is translated as a man who sits while urinating.

Mexican rat bounty

Officials in a Mexican town are now offering money to its' members for killing rats. The original plan to release some 700 felines throughout the community to exterminate the rodent infestation failed to completely eradicate the estimated 500,000 rats. Mayor Jesus Velazquez believes the attempted failed because “we know a cat sees one rat, eats it, then doesn't kill again until at least two days later.”

Martin inspires students, discloses ‘sexy’pastime

bathed and tended to the sick and helpless, Martin’s inspiring life story began to unfold.

From homeless shelters in Boston, to refugee camps in Kenya and the rubble of Ground Zero, Martin has drawn inspiration for his writing. Describing his writing style as “confessional writing,” Martin delivered passages from his stories causing the listening students to sit up and take notice.

As frightened and astounded as any other citizen during the tragic time of the World Trade Center attacks, Martin wished to help in any way he could. Armed with his faith and a listening ear, Martin nervously walked amid the smoking ashes protected only by a prayer and a gas mask. For almost three weeks after 9/11, Martin worked with police officers and firefighters at ground zero providing, what he dubbed, a “ministry of presence.” The experience led to the creation of “Searching for God at Ground Zero,” Martin’s latest offering. “I just had to tell this story of what I saw,” Martin said, “I just had to tell it.”

Craig Vagell, a senior English and communication major and volunteer firefighter, found great insight in Martin’s words. “When I heard he had worked at ground zero I immediately wanted to hear him,” Vagell said, “He gave great insight.”

“In the people I worked with and in their generosity I found

God at ground zero,” Martin said, “I stood beside grace.”

Martin lightened the mood of the afternoon by admitting his enjoyment of the risqué television show “Sex and the City.”

Opening the floor to student questions, Martin discussed his favorite character, a surprise meeting with Cynthia Nixon, Miranda from the show, and reactions to his choice of viewing. There was great amusement when Martin described one character, Charlotte, as “too proper.”

“I liked the way he incorporat-

ed comedy into his talk without demeaning the tragedy of the events he talked about,” freshman Annmarie Chacko, said.

After his talk Martin stayed behind to meet a line of impressed students and sign copies of his book. “I could tell he was very passionate about what he wrote. Though I could not identify with his particular situation, he was interesting to listen to,” Jana Fagotti, a senior English and communication major, said.

PAUL NASELLA STAFFWRITER PJN723@CABRINI EDU

Asymposium was held last Wednesday, Oct. 13 to discuss the 1954 Brown vs. The Board of Education Supreme Court case and its far-reaching impact on education.

The symposium began with the viewing of the film, “The Road to Brown.” As the Widener Center Lecture Hall fell dark, the audience watched on as the film depicted Linda Brown, a fifthgrade African American girl from Topeka, Kan. walking through a railroad yard to cat ch a bus in order to attend her all-black school instead the all-white school just four blocks from her home. With help from the NAACP, the Browns took their case all the way to the Supreme Court where the case was ultimately ruled in their favor in 1954.

“Brown vs. The Board of Education is probably the case that told the African American community that civil rights legislation was possible. I think in many ways Brown is the beginning of the civil rights movement and I think...it had a tremendous impact on changing the face of America,” Margaret McGuinness, the department Chairman of religious studies, said.

After a quick introduction by moderator Shirley Dixon, the coordinator of Diversity Initiatives in the Mission Integration Department, Dr. Dawn Middleton, the department Chairman of the education department, gave her presentation on social isolationism. As she stood at the podium, Middleton told the group of education majors that students have the tendency to isolate themselves in groups and that this problem is most prevalent in cafeterias. As a means of breaking this cycle of isolationism, she made everyone aware of Novem-

ber 16, National Mix-It-Up at Lunch day. It is only this day that people are encouraged to introduce themselves to people they have never met before and get to know them. “I think that it’s true,” special education major Jenna L’Italien, said, “I think the Mix-It-Up program is a great idea because it gets the kids out there to meet other kids they normally wouldn’t.”

Speaking to the audience about the effects Brown vs. The Board of Education has had on women in education as well as the gender bias that continues to occur today was Dr. Phyllis Rumpp, an education professor. She explained to those in attendance that since Brown vs. The Board of Education took place, women have been able to do more and have more available to them than ever before.

“Women now can go into law schools, medical schools, be presidents of universities, be on different sport teams and get the funding, resources, and money for that,” Carol Bennett-Speight, chairman of the social work department, said. “So, I would say out of most of the areas, women have really had the biggest impact and are doing well,” Bennett-Speight said.

Since that fateful day in 1954, Brown vs. The Board of Education has had a deep impact upon many facets of education, especially special education. Dr. Philip Matilsky, a professor in education, said that, “Brown has taken us from exclusion to equal rights.” Since Brown was decided in 1954, many decisions concerning those disabilities such as Hobsen vs. Hansen and the PARC vs. the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania have come about. Now, those with disabilities have equal protection under the law, due process of the law, as well as

Symposium illustrates the impact of the civil rights movement

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Father James Martin lead a discussion on how to be a writer on Thursday,Oct.14.

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Students gather in theWidener Center Lecture Hallto watch the symposium on Brownvs.The Board of Education

Peer tutoring services available to students

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coach is able to identify students’ personal methods of learning and develop these outside of the classroom.

For the last four years Maritza DeJesushas supervised the tutoring program at Cabrini. DeJesus strongly believes in the importance of the center and has noticed a large increase in the number of students utilizing the service so far this year. “Any way

students can achieve their academic goals they should go for it.

It is a completely free service and students should take advantage of its benefits,” DeJesus said.

The tutoring center is available to all students at Cabrini, specifically targeting freshmen and sophomores. Information on how to get a peer tutor through appointment or walk-in hours is available through visiting the academics section of www.cabrini.edu, or by contacting the center at ext. 8576.

Environmental concerns

Election News

KRISTIN AGOSTINELLI STAFF WRITER KMA724@CABRINI EDU

As Election Day looms closer, many voters are still undecided as for which candidate to vote for. Through the debates we have heard about the main issues dealing with Iraq and the economy, but very little has been mentioned about the environment and what they are doing to preserve our land and natural resources. Environmental and global warming issues could be critical in how students and voters around the country decide when it is time to head to the polls

Cristina D’Amelio, a sophomore psychology major, thinks environmental issues should be discussed more often. “Environmental topics are just as important as any other. I wish the debates would be a wider variation of topics, not just foreign policy. I think that the environment and other domestic issues should be discussed. Maybe one day down the line there could be a separate debate held that would focus on college students’questions, like another debate set aside to educate younger voters on all the platforms.”

Most young voters are not familiar with issues other than the main topics being addressed in the debates. Students feel that Bush and Kerry should stop putting so much emphasis on Iraq, and concentrate more on issues, such as global warming, and the environment that could potentially harm us in the long run.

According to www.georgewbush.com, if elected to a second term, Bush will plan to make clean air a priority in all cities, create a law that cuts emissions from power plants, restore acres of wetlands, protect habitats and conserve water to improve streams and rivers near farmlands. Bush will also create oil production in one percent of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and in order to prevent another black out, such as last year’s that halted power to nearly 50 million people, he will modernize the electricity grid.

Kerry’s terms on the environment are similar, but he opposes drilling in the Arctic region in Alaska. He plans on developing the National Petroleum Reserve and wants to drill on acres of public land in the west that is available for leasing by the United States. Instead of relying on oil, Kerry wants to produce at least 20 percent of electricity from renewable resources, such as solar, wind and geothermal power. Kerry would also dedicate $10 billion for “clean-coal technology.”

Although students here at Cabrini have this information readily available, many have not found the time to do research on the candidates’positions about

the environment. The debates have been the main source of information for students to gain knowledge of the issues, and quite possibly the main source for deciding on which candidate to vote for.

“To be honest, I haven’t heard Bush or Kerry address environmental issues at all during the debates.” said Nichole Falcone, a sophomore English secondary education major. An avid Bush supporter, Falcone feels that the candidates could do more to promote their plans on improving the environment and global warming.

Global warming is another pertinent issue that concern many Americans. According to www.sfgate.com, an online version of the San Francisco Chronicle, Bush opposes carbon dioxide reductions, while Kerry is for mandatory reductions of the greenhouse gas. Bush says that the Environmental Protection Agency did not have the authority to regulate carbon dioxide as an air pollutant, yet Kerry wants to meet with other nations to come up with a better response for reducing carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and vehicles.

Many young voters, such as college students, are unaware of the circumstances pertaining to the environment and global warming. When it comes time for students to head to the polls, this could be a key factor on whether or not their decision may be swayed, especially since the decisions that are made by each candidate now will greatly affect Americans in the future.

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Maritza DeJesus runs the tutoring program in the Rooyman Center.

Sen. John Kerry and President George W.Bush

What the candidates plan to do to preserve the nation’s land

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danger than males, but so far in my first year at Cabrini, I have not encountered any instances where I have felt jeopardized,” Kirsch said.

Faith Lynch, a freshman biology and pre-med major, said, “I feel safe on campus. I mean, that is if I walk with other people, but I get kind of spooked when I walk alone. I doubt rapes like those at LaSalle would happen here at Cabrini.”

Landrin thinks that Cabrini has one of the safest campuses in the Philadelphia area and even the country. When she has to go park at the Dixon Center, she either calls public safety to pick her up, or picks up one of her friends to walk back with her. “I don’t feel that I am in any danger at all as a female student. As long as I make the right decisions, especially when partying, I don’t feel I am in any danger,” Landrin said.

Osborn to improve admissions standards

Cabrini’s new vice president for enrollment management focuses on incoming students

ELYSSA MCFADDEN EMM722@CABRINI EDU STAFF WRITER

Mark Osborn, Cabrini’s vice president for enrollment management, has contributed to the many changes that the school is undergoing. “I like the future potential that Cabrini has, along with the faculty and students,” Osborn said.

Prior to coming to Cabrini, Osborn has worked in many different institutions; however, he seems to be enjoying every aspect of his current job. He talks to different people everyday and provides them with answers to questions they may have. “My favorite part of the job is dealing with parents and students by assisting them and articulating what Cabrini has to offer,” Osborn said.

Osborn’s personal goals are to “assist the institution in reaching all its’goals in relation to core values and quality.” He is devoted to making Cabrini a better institution and wants what is best for the students. As for SATgoals, Osborn would like to work on the quality of

Slight concerns remain for female students Brown vs. The Board of Education

incoming students. He would like to accept students with a number of credentials; specifically incoming students grade point averages, SATscores and “other quality measures.” Osborn is working hard to make Cabrini College a better learning environment.

Cabrini has many potential ideas that are still in the process of being successful. Osborne’s job also encompasses marketing recruitment and administering financial aide to students.

Osborn’s reports that his charismatic personality rubs off on the people he associates with. His friendly nature makes one feel comfortable when approaching him with any questions that need to be answered. It is extremely important to have staff that students are able to talk to, and Mark Osborn is one of them.

Maggie Kitzmiller, a senior a and student ambassador, is one of the many who work in the admissions office with Osborn. “He seems like a very nice man and is a pleasure to work with.” Cabrini is lucky to have Osborn as a part of its staff.

Schwarzenegger endorses stem cell research in California

KRISTEN CATALANOTTO NEWS EDITOR KMC723@CABRINI EDU

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger broke from the Republican party and endorsed a bond that would give $3 billion to fund embryonic stem cell research. The cells are produced in the very early stages after conception. The Republican party, including President Bush, have cut funding to the program. “'I didn't come to Sacramento to make the political parties happy,'” Schwarzenegger said. The governor could receive negative feedback as a result of his decision. During his campaign to become governor he vowed to get the state out of debt. In a recent poll taken, 46 percent of likely voters agreed with the proposition while 39 percent disagreed, according to MSNBC.

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the fact that those with disabilities must be allowed an education. “Special education is indebted to Brown,” Matilsky said.

As Bennett-Speight spoke to the audience that afternoon, she really drove home the point that, as educators, those in the crowd could really make a difference.

“As educators, you can make a difference, if you choose to, or you can keep the blinders on,”

Bennett-Speight said. She also spoke to the group that day as a social justice advocate speaking on behalf social welfare policy.

Public education is a social welfare policy in that everyone has the right to an education, she said.

Speight also stressed to the soonto-be-teachers that they really

possess the ability to help change things for the better. Dixon put it best when she said, “If you can touch a child’s heart, you can open their mind. Doing that, realizing, you cannot fool a kid; you can’t say, ‘oh, I care about you,’ and pat them on the head. You really have to walk that walk as you talk that talk,” Dixon said.

Canadian citizens worry about drug supply Canada may be facing a drug shortage if Americans don't stop buying drugs over the internet. The government is being pressured by Canadian seniors to ban the export on drugs. Around 65 million elderly Americans have no prescription drug coverage and therefore take advantage of Canadian drugs over the internet. The Canadian government estimates that around $1 billion in drugs are sent into the United States each year. Canadian health officials continue to say that America does not affect the Canadian healthcare system. Some states in the U.S. have taken notice of the price difference and have assisted their citizens in purchasing the medicine from Europe and Canada, according to CBS News.

Presidential race a virtual tie

According to a recent New York Times and CBS News poll, the presidential race is virtually a tie. Voters have concerns about both President Bush and Sen. John Kerry. They question the President's decisions while in office and are leery to trust Kerry. Some voters fear that Kerry is simply saying what he knows voters want to hear, but has no real plan to fund his programs. Others feel Kerry could do a better job at balancing the budget and getting the U.S. out of Iraq. According to the poll Bush and Kerry have 46 percent of the vote. Bush was leading in the polls before the three presidential debates, but Kerry inched forward once they took place. Representatives for both sides are confident that their candidate will win, according to the New York Times.

Plane crashes in Atlanta

On Tuesday, Oct. 19 a small plane carrying two people crashed in Atlanta, Ga. Killing both on board. The plane crashed due to the wing clipping an auto-body shop. No one inside the building needed medical attention. Weather may have also played a factor. Heavy rains and winds were present at the time of the crash. The crash occurred in a historic part of the city, not too far from where Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. was born, according to the Associated Press.

More flu vaccines on the way

United States health officials announced on Tuesday, Oct. 19 that they will be getting more flu vaccines for the country. Last week they announced that they lost 40 percent of the vaccines due to contamination problems at the European drug company that makes the vaccines. The recent news has become a hot topic in the upcoming presidential election. Hundreds of elderly and at risk citizens have been waiting for hours outside of grocery stores to try and get the vaccine. Many doctors have been threatened with criminal action if they give the vaccine to those who are not at risk for the flu, ľaccording to Reuters.

Arts & Entert ainment

Toss the frappucino, grab a bubble tea instead

DIANA ASHJIAN STAFF WRITER DA725@CABRINI EDU

Starbucks and Jazzman’s café have some up-and-coming competition in the business of brewery. Bubble Tea, the newest alternative to coffee and most eager accomplice to yoga, is coming soon to a coffee shop near you.

Invented by Liu Han-Chieh, bubble tea is also known as boba drink and pearl tea drink.

Its’ingredients include fruit, tea, milk, ice and flavorings such as strawberry and tapioca that are shaken up in a martini shaker to create the perfect frothy blend. Not only is its’tea substance unique, but its’gummy textured pearls which float at the bottom and top of the drink add a funky character and chewy treat that has an MTVgeneration puzzled as well as thirsty.

Bubble tea’s humble beginning catered to elementary school students in Taiwan in the early 80’s. Its’unexpected wave of popularity impelled further tea stands that eventually led to bub-

ble tea shops and a pilgrimage to big cities like L.A., Seattle and New York here in the U.S.

The closest bubble tea location to Cabrini is 14 miles away on 2110 State Highway, No. 70 East in Cherry Hill, NJ. However, if any student is familiar with the Penn State area, then there is also a location on 436 E. College Ave in State College, Pennsylvania. If these locations are not accessible in order to quench curious taste buds, boba drink can be ordered online at Bubbleteasupply.com where a kit that can be prepared at home is thirty five dollars.

Also at this site is useful information for Cabrini’s future hopeful entrepreneurs that advises not to brush bubble tea off as a fad because its’North American business has boomed increasingly since the late 90’s and has won one international taste award and one American taste award.

Still not convinced that bubble drink is worth looking into?

Bubble tea was actually used to stir political knowledge of defense weaponry dealings

Ingredients:

between the U.S. and Taiwan. In Taipei, people proudly suck milk tea mixed with tapioca balls to symbolically oppose an $18 billion dollar purchase of U.S. weapons. The Taiwan Defense Ministry thought that by encouraging their people to drink one less bubble tea drink per week that the government would then be better able to afford weapons and therefore keep China backed down from attacking them. Their tactics had a reverse effect and instead, bubble tea has increased in profit by about 50 percent since the people of Taiwan would rather see money go toward the prosper of their country then toward its’potential destruction.

So, drink pearl tea to have some fun, quench some thirst or make a statement because green teas and frappachinos are yesterday’s news. The drink is healthy and invigorating as well as bold and innovative. And not unlike the people in Taipei, the feng-sui practicing Californians, or the students who chant, “We are Penn State,” bubble tea wants you!

3 ounces tapioca pearls sugar syrup

1 cup brewed tea

1 cup milk

Ice cubes

Directions: Prepare the sugar syrup for the tapioca pearls. Place the tapioca pearls in the large glass. Add the milk. Add

Johnny Cabo’s restaurant, bar is the students’ place to be

JENNA NASH STAFF WRITER JLN722@CABRINI EDU

Bored and have nothing to do?

Head on over to Johnny Cabos’s, a casual restaurant/bar located on Sugartown Road. This Tex-Mex themed eatery has a relaxed atmosphere, with dim lighting, smoking and non-smoking sections, two floors, and a fullystocked bar. It also offers different kinds of foods for every type of person.

Some of the popular appetizers are the $5.95 Cabo’s Chips/Queso Cheese Basket, and the $7.95 Nachos Grande plate, nacho chips smothered in cheeses, lettuce, and peppers. The menu offers light dishes, like soups and salads, including a spicy Caesar salad. There are different sandwiches and burgers, which range in price from $7.958.95. Well-liked dinner dishes are the $14.95 Honey-Dipped Fried Chicken and the $10.95 Coca-Cola Baby Back Ribs.

All ages will enjoy the entertainment and special events this restaurant offers. There are pool tables and family-themed games on the second floor, along with a dance floor and jukebox downstairs. Televisions surround the bar for those who want to watch a game or a particular show

Each day of the week is aimed

towards different types of people. Sundays are “NFL Game Day,” which include drink specials with the football game playing on the restaurant’s televisions. Thursday night is “Ladies Night,” and karaoke is one of the main attractions.

The nights that could apply to Cabrini students are Wednesday nights. Wednesday night is designated “College Night,” often with an open dance floor and a DJ spinning tunes. On this night, the bar offers many drink specials for of-age college students. “If patrons under the age of 21 want to come inside, they will be let in but not allowed to drink,” Bob Hanna, general manager of Johnny Cabo’s, said. “We offer mixers and private events for colleges. We’re also having a Halloween party, with cash prizes and a $25 open bar,” Hanna said. Johnny Cabo’s appears to be quite popular with area college students. “It’s a fun atmosphere. No cover is nice and the drinks are good. They have awesome specials, and beer pong,” senior Maria Moglioni, a special education/elementary education major, said.

So with nothing to do on one of those boring nights on campus, check out Johnny Cabo’s with a bunch of friends. It’ll be an experience to remember

Fun food that brings comfort to the soul

KATIE MCNULTY STAFFWRITER KMM725@CABRINI EDU

Have you ever been dumped by a girlfriend or boyfriend? You had your heart so badly broken that you thought to yourself the only way to temporally mend this broken heart is to eat a whole gallon of chocolate-chip-cookie dough- ice cream.

The rich taste of the chocolate chips and the soft sweet feeling the cookie dough leaves on your mouth after you devour each bite, is sure to take away the pain. You figure as long as you concentrate on how good the ice cream taste, you will forget all about your broken heart. You might even tell yourself, wow, my boyfriend or girlfriend’s kisses do not even compare to the taste of this icecream.

The ice-cream leaves you with a comfortable feeling. It makes you feel warm inside and can be a substitute for the pain. This is what our society refers to as comfort food. It is food that fills your soul with happiness. It can make you feel better when you feel sad

or it can bring back memories of family affairs and traditions.

When asking Cabrini students the question, what do you think comfort food is, most of them immediately thought of comfort food as something you eat when you get depressed or have a bad day. Most tended to associate comfort food with the situation of the broken heart. I then told them that comfort food can be food that makes you think of happy times with your family or friends.

Sara Pizza, a sophomore said, “My favorite comfort food is nachos. It makes me think about the happy times my family shares at Christmas time. It is a tradition that every year my mom makes nachos with all the good stuff on top. It brings the family together at the table.”

Vikki Nicodemus, a sophomore said, “My favorite comfort food is chocolate cake because it reminds her of birthday parties when she was a little girl.”

One of the most popular comfort foods is macaroni and cheese. Some historians believe that the dish was created by our founding father, Thomas Jeffer-

son, and was first served in the White House in 1802. In 1937 Kraft Foods introduced macaroni and cheese in the blue box to family dinner tables all across America.

Danielle Chominski, a sophomore said, “I would definitely agree that macaroni and cheese is one of the most popular comfort foods, especially with velveta cheese. It is something that we all grew up with and ate with our families. Laura Pepe said, “My favorite is macaroni and cheese with cut up hot dogs mixed in.”

So if macaroni and cheese is a comfort food, it’s no coincidence that their slogan is, “I got the blues; Kraft macaroni and cheese. The blue box blues. If mommy wants to please she’s only got to cheese me. The blue box blues. Weather your favorite comfort food substitutes pain or brings back memories, it definitely fills your soul with some sort of happiness. Other popular comfort foods among students were chocolate, peanut butter, buttered popcorn and roasted marsh mellows.

offers students

Philadelphia

an active alternative to boredom

ANGELINAWAGNER A&EEDITOR

AMW722@CABRINI EDU

Footsteps echo off the cement as hundreds of people and students rush off on their daily mundane morning activities. As they make their way along to their companies and schools, they pass Love Park, Pat’s cheesesteaks, the sports stadiums and a plethora of other famous sites that are pinpointed around Philadelphia.

There are so many locations in the city that Cabrini students can adventure to that there’s no reason to talk about boredom anymore. Not only is there shopping and great places to eat, South Street offers an array of entertainment for the college student’s nightlife. There are night clubs, comedy clubs and bars to see different bands perform.

“South Street can tend to get a bit crowded, but if you're into crowds, there's no better place to go. My stops are usually the same when I go; Digital Ferret, Zipperhead, Armed & Dangerous, Wooden Shoe bookstore, Quakerhead, Tower Records... South Street has some of the very best shops in Philadelphia -- definitely worth the stop by,” Felicia Kelly, freelance artist, at Kaplan College said.

South Street isn’t the only stop for Cabrini students. Love Park is another popular attraction where busy Philadelphia city folk can relax and eat their lunch. Just located east from the Ben Franklin Parkway, it offers a vibrant place of daytime and nighttime life for that wearied eyed bored college student.

There’s more to Philadelphia then the local hot spots. There’s

also the brand new Citizens Bank Park, Lincoln Financial Field and the Wachovia Spectrum and Center where Cabrini students can catch the latest game or concert. Angel Wosczyna, junior, psychology/history, said, “Going to the Linc or to the Phillies new ballpark, is a great way to get a real feeling of Philadelphia. There is just this energy that you get when you walk into either one of them for a game.”

What would a day in Philadelphia be without visiting Geno’s Steaks for a mouthwatering cheesesteak that will surpass any dinner at the cafeteria. Famous celebrities, such as, Andrew Dice Clay, Jeremy Roenick, Spike Lee and Pat Croce have visited Geno’s popular spot on South Ninth street. Hungry Cabrini students can visit Geno’s 24 hours a day, seven days a week for that hunger streak strikes.

Whether it’s time to take a break from homework, hang out with friends on South Street or catch that upcoming Powerhouse concert, there’s anything to settle the indecisive mind. “There’s always seems to be something to do in Philly, be it get great food, catch a ball game, enjoy a museum, or any number of other things,” Jaci Fox, senior, history/political science major.

Adventuring to downtown Philadelphia is a road trip in itself. So hop in the car with some friends, check out a local band and grab some Geno’s Steaks because in the end, it’ll be a trip worth remembering.

For a real Philadelphia experience check out the video on www.theloquitur.com.

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Philadelphia offers a variety for students to experience what the city truly is about.

Students find certain foods a comfort to relieve their stress from their overload of homework.

popular costumes of ‘04

MELISSA STEVEN STAFF WRITER MS727@CABRINI EDU

Halloween night allows imaginations to run wild. It is expressed through the different kinds of costumes seen that night. From Disney characters to witches and goblins, Halloween allows people to become creative with costume ideas.

“Me and my roommate are going to be the ‘Twins,’Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger, because he’s real short and I’m tall,” junior, Jim Good said.

A lot of people have already planned what they want to dress-up as for Oct. 31, but for those who have not thought of anything, time may be run-

ning out. David O’Donnell, manager of Hallo ween Adventure in Wayne, said,

“We get the busiest about a week and a half before Halloween, the lines are out the door.” He said around that time, most of the popular costumes are sold, out along with any accessories. He added that the most popular costumes are usually movie characters.

“‘Spiderman’is real big because of the movie, along with ‘Freddy and Jason’and

‘Star Wars,’is popular every year for adults and kids,”

O’Donnell said. Some people are dress ing up with a partner, either their boyfriend, girlfriend or just a friend. Senior Kerri Houser said, “I’m going to be Little Red Riding Hood and my boyfriend’s going to be a werewolf.” Ted Salmon, junior, and his friend are going to dress up as Mario and Luigi, from “Mario Brothers.” “If my boyfriend will dress up as James Dean, then I’m going to be Marilyn Monroe, ” junior Maria DeVirgilis said. Freshman

Jolaine Gero and her roommate might dress up as each other because she said they are the complete opposite of one another and it would be funny. Senior Liz Ritter said that she and her boyfriend are either going to be Pebbles and Bam Bam, or Jessica Rabbit and

Roger Rabbit. Faculty and staff are also getting into the Halloween spirit.

Cynthia Halpern, professor of romance languages, “I’m going to dress up as a daisy flower.”

Jennine Picini, assistant director of co-op and career services, wants her and her

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Jessica Simpson. “I’m going to be a scary clown for the trick-treaters at home,” Jason Bozzone, director of student

These are just some of the costume ideas floating around Cabrini. Whether someone wants to be a y monster or an angel, everyone will just have to wait until Halloween when their costumes will finally

If anyone is looking for a part-time, temporary job, David O’Donnell, manager of Halloween Adventure, said he is hiring (610-9642570). Halloween Adventure is located approximately 10 minutes from Cabrini College at 520 W. Lancaster Ave.

Fall into fashion this season

LATISHA JOHNSON STAFFWRITER

Summer is over but that doesn’t mean that hot style has gone out with the changing of seasons. This fall’s trends have a lot to offer from hot mini jackets and sexy low rise jeans for girls, to the latest gear for guys. With jackets and coats in quar ter and three fourth length sizes ranging in colors from earthy tones of browns and tans, to soft pinks, reds, violets and grays; you can be sure to be in style regardless of what your style is.

This season’s most popular colors are shades of brown and tan. Coat accessories have become an essential this fall and there many to choose from. Cotton hats and gloves, knitted mittens and matching scarves too! Leather and suede, which have been on hiatus, are making a huge come back and this fall have proven to be a fashion necessity whether they are jackets or accessories. Please note this does not mean that leather pants are back in style.

This fall, girls can look hot and sexy without having to freeze.

Sand blast form fitting low rise jeans in a variety of styles is an ideal way to stay sexy and trendy this winter. Along with the ever classic blue jeans, black wide leg and boot cut pants are huge.

Students talk about their experiences last semester while studying abroad

regions blend together to create a unity of outdoor activities suitable for the more adventurous.

Last semester students from Cabrini eagerly packed their belongings to participate in the study abroad program in Australia. Significantly, students have had a direct impact on the country, making it one of the largest and fastestgrowing settings for tourism.

Corduroy’s are also taking on the scene in a variety of colors and are versatile, too.

Ladies, to compliment these fall bottom fashions, tops are very elegant. Women’s embroidered tunic tops are cozy warm and stylish.

Tunics come in many earth tone colors and ascent beads. Cashmere sweaters are still very chic in winter because they have the ability to be sexy and form f itting while still keeping you toasty and warm.

Lastl y ladies, what outf it could be complete without shoes? Not to sound cliché but shoe boots, shoe boots and more shoe boots! Where to get ‘em? Nine West and Steve Madden have the look for less.

Black shoes are always in style pointed toe or round these are great compliments to your fall and winter wardrobe. But remember, everything must have color and shoes are no exception. The colors this season are dark sage greens, tans, pinks and reds. There are many styles to choose from: low cut embroidered pumps, pointed toe

shoes, suede boots that come to the calf and the classic dress shoe. No, the guys weren’t forgotten. This season men’s fashion has taken a totally new approach. Whether you’re going to class or to the club, this fall’s hottest men’s fashion will have men looking fashionable where ever they might be going. How about wearing a tight Lacoste button down shirt with a BCBG tie; the ladies will surely be looking.

Polo has cashmere sweaters and blazers which are a def inite necessity this season. Every guy has to have one!

Gone are the days of baggy jeans for men; for now, less is more. Although you can still look hot in a pair of Timberland boots and a fitted hat, the pretty-boy metro-sexual style is what’s in.

Fitted jeans with vintage washes and even more fitted shirts are filling the shelves this fall, with brilliant browns and distinct solid bright colors. Throw on a pair of D&G or Sean John Jeans (which will get the job done cheaper). Slip on some Cole Haans and you’ll be

making a grown and sexy appearance. Coach isn’t just for girls anymore; guys may want to try some Coach Loafers and a matching belt, they’ll be sure to make an impression wherever you go.

Cliché is dead. This fall’s fashion promotes your own style while being in style. So whether you’re going to your 8 a.m. history class or out to the club, make sure your looking fashionable because this season, there is something for everyone, no matter what your style is.

For instance, in the year of 1992-93 alone, over three million tourists came to Australia for the purpose of education or simple distraction. Such numbers, according to the government’s tourism marketing authority, generated a total foreign exchange of $8.4 billion, contributing 10 percent to Australia’s total current account credit.

By report of such data, one can only imagine the reasons for which students are drawn to this distant and foreign land. Perhaps the rich variety of golden beaches, wilderness areas and discreet outback

Junior Ryan McCarthy, a passionate enthusiast for the outdoors, defines the unforgettable moments experienced during his stay in Fremantle, Australia; “We would do something different every week as a way of keeping us out of the dorms. We’d rent cars and go camping, go to surfing camps, watch football games and much more.” With enthusiasm, McCarthy emphasized his admiration that such a small school would promote such a program.

Despite such vigor and motivation in regards to the trip, some students found their time there quite challenging. For instance, McCarthy pointed out that some were not open to new experiences, resulting in a less active group of people: “You have to be dedicated 100 percent,” McCarthy said. “You have to lose the Tall Poppy Syndrome,” and consequently accept the signs of a new culture.

Though this may not have proven all that difficult, other aspects of the trip seemed challenging. For instance, the particular grading system native to Australia left many students with a bitter sense of failure. “Teachers in Australia don’t understand the concept that a C sucks,” McCarthy said.

Unlike the grading system in America, students in Australia begin the semester with a zero and, from there, work their way up to a passing grade. “It’s really hard work, and on top of that, you don’t know how you’re doing because they don’t give your grades back until the end of the semester,” McCarthy said. Regardless of the hard work involved with the program, Australia has shown to be a land where only the more dedicated will succeed. As a result, devotion and interest for the unknown will set the grounds for a student striving for both recreation and growth.

CHRIS ROGERS STAFFWRITER CLR723@CABRINI EDU

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Hallloween Adventure is now hiring.contact David O’Donnell at 610-9640-2570.The store is approximately 10 minutes away from Cabrini College at 250 W.Lancaster Ave.

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Tarot card truth

With October in full swing, we are introduced to the fall’s chilly air and Halloween, the Celtic celebration of the dead, which dates back about 2,000 years. Depending on what you believe it might be a good idea to stay away from black cats, broken mirrors and room 266 in Grace hall.

Personally, I like the suspense of October’s superstitious inclinations and the season’s mythological idea that the fall exists to hide the sun from the entire world until Persephone, an abducted Greek goddess, is returned to her mother, Demeter, from the underworld that knows no spring.

In thinking about the spooky traditions we college students typically use to entertain ourselves this particular month, I think a great alternative to horror movies and haunted-hay rides would be to get a tarot card reading. After receiving one myself

back in February, I became curious about where tarot cards come from and how they’re read. The word “tar” is an Australian gypsy’s word for card; hence, we have the term, tarot cards. In a book by Eden Gray about the tarot, I learned that the revelations of the cards are very closely related to the secret and very old beliefs of Hebrews, Kabbalists and Masons.

Some of these revelations are said to date all the way back to an ancient twelfth century in places like Egypt. The cards are to be dealt by mystic chance not much differently from black-jack and are symbolic depictions open for interpretation meant to include wisdom, council and psychological insight regarding your application of self to your surroundings.

One very interesting question is: are tarot readings for real? Well, my opinion is that since the tarot cards are openly interpreted, than, that means they are not necessarily true.

In fact, I don’t think there is too much that is absolutely true because every person has a different belief, even if it based on the belief of another. And where

is it is that a person can find truth?

Could it be inside a number; a religion; a feeling? Regardless, every person’s “truth” is different even if it is described as the same. Accordingly, what comes from a tarot reading is someone else’s explanation of the cards you’re dealt right then and there in association with the cards you will be dealt, so to speak, throughout your life.

However, it’s all in good fun whether you believe your fate is destined, determined by free will or it’s a combination of both.

So if you plan to sport your vampire costume around outside of Cabrini’s campus this Halloween, you could always drop in on an astrology shop and see what the stars have in store for you.

If you do, remember that whether you’re told you’ll be a doctor, a lawyer or an Indian chief, my personal belief is that nothing is engrained in stone and the only right way to go is your own way. Just try not to walk underneath a ladder on your way there.

Being a girl in the music industry

lege’s radio station. I was hesitant taking the job of music director, but now that it is mine, I absolutely refuse to give it up.

future career, whatever it may be. Still a feeling of sadness is rising up underneath all of my excitement.

Importance of having quality before quantity

People change in college. Throughout my life and especially in high school, I was always told that people who were in my life would change. I was also told that people who I had been friends with throughout high school may not be friends with me forever.

As usual, being a very young and naive high school teenager I did not want to believe this idea. I have also learned that people in the beginning you thought were your friends end up ditching you. I have not talked to or gotten together with many of my friends from high school.

In my senior year of high school, we all talked about remaining friends forever and being there for each other, and unfortunately I believed it.

Today I have learned that is not the case.

I have developed close friendships with people here at Cabrini. My friends here have been there for me in my times of need more than the friends I grew up with all throughout middle school and high school. I value each of my friends here, but I am disappointed in my friends from home who do not want to offer the same effort as I have put in.

My belief is that true friends will stick with you through thick and thin. I think the true colors in people show as the tough stuff in life occurs more frequently. When you are in need, they will be there to back you up without any excuses.

Also, they are willing to put effort into the friendship and not always receive but give as well. Of course there will always be arguments and struggles. I believe these two factors help determine who is a true friend and who was never really a friend. The tough stuff in life can also build character in each person.

At this exact moment I’m sitting at a desk at a music promotions company in New York City. I should be overwhelmed sitting here at McGathy Promotions because it would be absolutely amazing to have a job here, yet a strange twinge of sadness lies underneath my excitement.

The reason I am suddenly overcome with this sadness is because I am a girl. Yes I am a girl who wishes to enter the music industry. Being a girl in this career can sometimes prove to be a curse.

My future career plans started moving towards the music industry ever since I became a music director at WYBF, Cabrini Col-

This has never occurred to me until the other night when a friend asked if I had run into any problems being a young, attractive female who wishes to work in the music industry. He asked if I ever thought if I was moving ahead in the music industry because I am good at what I do or if it is because some higher up thought I was cute.

How can I possibly be sad right now? I’m learning what it is like to have a job in the music industry. I am attending my first CMJ Music Marathon in New York City (a.k.a. the absolute destination for anyone involved with college radio). Someone from the record label, Fat Wreck Records, just shook my hand. At this moment, I am making the contacts that can influence my

Last night I attended my first “industry party” which was just an absolutely amazing experience. I met too many contacts to list just last night; but on second thought, maybe I only met them because they found me to be attractive, not because I am the music director of WYBF.

Now that I think about it, being a young, good-looking male or female in any career can be a curse. I’ll stop worrying about it because it seems that every college student is going to go through the same thing at some point in their career path.

I think I’ll go back to convincing the people at McGathy Promotions that they should give me an internship here.

It seemed as though I had always been the one reaching out and putting the effort to keep our friendships alive. Whenever they were going through hard times, I was the one who they called at 2 o’clock in the morning, and I would drop everything to help them.

Basically I wanted to be a good friend. However, when I needed moral support from them, there was always excuses and basically they never had time for me. It was not until this year I realized that friendship is a twoway street. All of the individuals need to give and take from each other.

In my two years at college, I have learned the value of being yourself with others, especially with your true friends. I have also gained a deeper insight on the definition of friendship. Earning good grades, getting involved, and determining a future are all important aspects of college.

However, I think friendships are what help us through the most, not only in college but life. Without the support and encouragement of friends, what else is left to fall back on? When I am feeling down and out due to class, work, or other stressful life events, it is a comfort knowing I have friends to fall back on for emotional support.

Another lesson I have learned is true friends accept you and your personality.

Obviously, people want to be friends with you because they admire your personality and potential in life. They also give you confidence to be yourself with others as well.

I have learned how to be myself, and if some people do not like my personality; it is does not bother me. I already have my friends who care about my personality and accept me for me.

If you cannot be yourself with your friends, then are they really your friends? I am not going to put in the effort to pretend to be someone I am not, just to impress others.

Some people believe they need a large group of friends to be happy. The number of friends you have should not be a priority. As you go through life you could start out with 50 so-called “friends” and end up with four true friends.

I believe there are “friends” who come –and- go and end up being acquaintances. Then there are the true friends who stay with you throughout life and accept and admire you. Again it should not matter how many friends you have. When it comes to friends and friendships, quality is more important that quantity.

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Still dealing one year later

MARISA GALLELLI STAFF WRITER MLG723@CABRINI EDU

One year ago on, Sept. 24, 2003, my grandmother passed away. Now, one year later, my family and I are still taking it the best way we know how, one day at a time. Personally for me, though it feels as if a giant wedge has formed between all of us, because in every sense of the word, my Nana, as we fondly called her, was the glue of the family.

I still think about her often, and miss her terribly. Some days when thinking of my Nana, I sometimes get the impression that she’s somewhere nearby.

Even though every person deals with grief in different ways, sometimes it does not feel like I have dealt with mine at all. It’s as if in my own way I am refusing to mourn her passing to stop myself from believing that she really is gone.

Although I know in my head that she is, it is almost as if my heart just refuses to believe that

she really is gone.

This past year has been very difficult on me; my Nana was a constant source of inspiration and bravery to me. I saw how she would always remain strong for the rest of us even when she was sick and in the hospital, or when my grandfather was in the hospital, she would sit there and tell us that everything was going to be alright.

Alittle less than a year after she passed away, my grandfather went into the hospital to have a bypass heart surgery. When I heard this I was absolutely terrified, because it scared me to death that I may lose another grandparent.

I knew in my heart of hearts that my Nana would be watching out for him.

I have always had certain beliefs and one of the main ones is that even though those you love may not be with you in this life, they are still watching out for you anyway.

You may not realize it, but they are there.n this past year I have realized a few things, the most important of all being that, no matter what my family is always there for me. The second

is that no matter what I do, or where I go, they will always be there for me supporting me in all I do.

The last but certainly not the least thing, is that even though it may seem weird I can always talk to my Nana, even though she may not be in front of me or across a phone line any more, I am still able to speak aloud to her, if I feel the need to just tell her something, and every now and then I find myself telling her that I miss her and wish that she was still here with us.

Sometimes, the grief can be overwhelming, and be all-consuming when it hits me off guard in a moment a stress or frustration, and can hit me like a ton of bricks, or so it feels.

Needless to say although I miss my Nana terribly and wish sometimes that I just had seen her one more time to tell her I loved her, I know that what I had with her was very special.

I will never forget her for as long as I live, for she is always in my heart and mind.

Every day and I love and miss her terribly.

Vote smart

Be independent, become informed

ASHLEY WEYLER STAFF WRITER ARW723@ CABRINI EDU

OK, I know what you all must be thinking, “Not another stupid article about the election!”

But this one has a slight twist to it. I promise that I won’t talk about either candidate specifically, because I respect everyone’s opinion that is different than mine.

To all of you fellow Cabrinians who decided they were going to register to vote, congratulations! You are helping to make the young people of America’s presence known.

I am asking you to go a step further. Now that you have the vote, don’t throw it away! Most of all, prove to those of an older generation that you are intelligent, worldly, and inthe-know of what is going on in your world, because let’s be honest, it is our world.

I say this because I was involved in a little quarrel, if you will, a few weeks ago at work. I work in an office where most of the workers seem to be at one end of the political spectrum. I am part of the end of the spectrum.

One day, I had asked a coworker who was a member of this particular presidential candidate’s campaign team, to get me a lawn sign for my house. He kindly abided. The next day, as he promised, he provided me with a lawn sign. I just so happened to be the fill-in receptionist that day, and couldn’t leave the desk until lunch time to bring it to my car.

I then stuck it directly in back of me so that it wouldn’t be in plain view. After all, I had no intentions of offending anyone.

Awoman walked by and noticed the sign she said, “What is that sign doing her?” I said that I was bringing if home for my dad but couldn’t get to my car until lunch. She then came back up and asked me who I was voting for and why. I gave her my answer confidently.

Then she replied, “Kids, these days, they don’t know anything!” and walked away. She even went as far as to make a sign saying “Just say no” and taped it on the wall next to it.

I was absolutely appalled!

Who is she to say that I don’t know anything because I’m a “kid?” I’m not a kid! I am an adult! I have my own mind! I have my own opinions! Just because they are dif-

ferent from this woman’s opinions doesn’t mean that they don’t count!

I know a lot actually. I have done my research and picked the candidate that I think speaks for me. I find it outrageous that this woman could categorize all people my age as “not knowing anything” and inadvertently name me the ringleader.

The simple fact is, there are a lot of people my age that do know a lot about what is going on in the world today.

I know because I have been able to hold intelligent conversations with many of them.

If you are someone who is in-the-know, be proud of yourself! However, there are still some of you that are completely out-of-the-loop and are registered to vote.

I call all of you young voters to please do a little extra homework, and your beloved country a great service and take into consideration all the facts. There is so much information out there that you can get your hands on!

Think about the next four years, and what are going to be important to you.

Are you concerned about being attacked again like 9/11? Vote for the candidate who you feel will protect you better.

Are you concerned about our economy and job situation?

Vote for the candidate that will take better care of you financially

Don’t just listen to what the candidates say on the debates, because let’s face it, both will tell you exactly want you want to hear to get your vote. Research the facts; make sure the candidates are telling the truth.

Please don’t vote for Bush because you parents or best friend is voting for him.

Please don’t vote for Kerry because you think he is more attractive that Bush.

Be independent! Be your own person! Vote for someone who will represent you! If you think Nader stands for everything you stand for, by all means vote for him!

The only way to accomplish fairness and select the right person for the job is by looking at all the facts.

So, hopefully, all this ranting and raving will get my point across.

First, prove to those older folks out there that you can think for yourself with your dazzling political knowledge. Second, vote!

You hold the power to put a man in office that will be the most powerful man in the world.

Make your vote count, and may the best man win!

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Technology will ‘terminate’ you

CECELIA FRANCISCO STAFF WRITER CAF722@CABRINI EDU

Waking up in the morning, I’m greeted with the buzz of an alarm clock. With the normal response of smacking the ‘snooze’button I roll back over and sigh, immediately falling back to sleep to the glowing light and hum of the TV-tuned in to early morning Cartoon Network.

When I finally do wake up, just in time to shower and prepare myself for the day before my first class, I grab my bag and sling it over my shoulder. Five minutes to walk from House 5 to Founder ’s Hall; I’m making good time today. Then, right before I walk out the door I realize something’s missing.

I now search high and low for my ‘jump’drive, a tiny over priced piece of plastic with computer chips in it. Three minutes left until class, I begin to sit, paranoid now that I’ve left the drive plugged into a computer in one of the classroom labs and it has been stolen.

“Where is it?” I nearly shout to myself. My roommate is now looking at me as if I had multiple heads. Finally, I emerge from a pile of clutter on my floor holding the tiny drive in my thumb and forefinger triumphantly. My excitement fades as I gaze at the clock. One minute to class time.

As we walk to class, I start ranting about technology. Jump

drives, computers, cell phones, e-mail, blogs, palm pilots, the Internet and even Onstar are brought up in our conversation.

It becomes perfectly clear to me that, as a whole, our society is entirely too dependent on a gaggle of gadgets that constantly malfunctions and ruins our lives. As we walk through the cafeteria, I hear a student complaining about her computer crashing mid-paper.

Afriend of mine once forgot to change the batteries in his palm pilot within the 30 seconds before it would erase the entire hard drive, and lost all of his contact information for family, work and friends. He was at a total loss because at the time, he also didn’t have his cell phone because it was getting repaired due to a malfunction in its antenna.

For those who are in love with technology and your quirky little gadgets (cough, Dr. Zurek, cough), answer me these questions: How many times has a computer locked up on you while you were trying to access your e-mail, or better yet, WebCT? How many times has your cell phone neglected to give you a voice message someone had left you? How many times have you misplaced a tiny contraption, which you need to run one or all of the rest of your electronic devices?

Is it really worth it to rely on computers, microchips and circuits to run our lives? Sometimes I feel as if people think the world didn’t run efficiently at all

before electronic gadgets took over.

At one point in life, people had to physically write papers and hand them in to a teacher, instead of praying that they didn’t get lost in e-mail or frozen in cyberspace because the internet in your dorm went down.

Once upon a time humans, students and teachers alike, weren’t slaves to the eyesores of staring at computer screen pixels for extended hours on end. Kids went outside to run around and play football, instead of hitting a few buttons on a controller to make a digital player run a football play.

I can even make it simpler then video games, and internet problems. My friend’s parents recently bought a new coffee pot. I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, “So what, people buy coffee pots all the time, they’re easy to use, right?” Wrong.

It took them nearly two hours to figure out how to set the clock and then another hour to figure out how to get the coffee maker to start brewing a pot of coffee. After consuming a couple of cups, the couple spent the next hour trying to discover what buttons to push to set up the machine to make their coffee for them by the time they woke up.

I’ll give you an even better example. My family got new cell phones at the beginning of the summer. Being of the tech age, it took moments for my brother and I to open the phones up and start compiling our phone books

No need for weekend bags

LAURA VAN DE PETTE STAFF WRITER LCV722@CABRINI EDU

It’s a crazy Thursday night and resident students cannot find a single parking spot on Residential Boulevard. The campus is alive. Every building is booming with voices and the streets are filled with the sounds of a typical Thirsty Thursday.

Friday afternoon comes and the college campus is deserted.

Where does everyone go?

On a typical Friday afternoon

I am working in the admission’s office as a student ambassador most likely giving a campus tour to prospective students and their families. We walk through New Residence Hall and I ask them to have a seat in the second floor lounge while I look for a room to show them. I search up and down the halls.

Not a single room on the second floor is opened.

I search the first floor and after 15 unanswered doors, one door is finally opened and the student welcomes me inside. I bring the family downstairs and show the room. As we leave New Residence Hall, the fami-

lies are unusually quiet.

Then the dreaded questions from puzzled parents. “Is Cabrini a suitcase school?”

“Why was that dorm building empty,” another parent asks.

How do I explain this phenomenon? Every weekend I am mystified by the quiet campus and the deserted dorms. Last weekend I counted seven cars between house one and house three. Seven cars! Three of the cars were from my room!

Why has everyone left Cabrini to go home?

Why do students willingly pay nearly 10 thousand dollars every year to live on Cabrini’s campus from Monday to Friday morning?

Would you pay for an expensive sweater and then leave it hanging in your closet all winter?

Would you buy a pair of shoes and then leave them in their box?

I highly doubt it.

So why do you pay for housing at Cabrini and then leave it every weekend?

I have visited friends at several other area colleges and their campuses are as crazy as Cabrini’s on a Thursday night. The difference is these other colleges consider Thursday to be just the beginning to an equally

once they’d charged.

“You should read the book so you know what you’re doing.” My mom said. I remember looking up to see her nose buried in the small print of page 15 out of 60 some odd pages of manual from the friendly folks at Motorola. I bit back a snicker as I had already completed 95 percent of my phone’s setup.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve showed my dad how to enter a name and number into the phone’s phone book. He calls me up frequently to leave me voicemails during class about getting to his voicemail.

I don’t mind helping, but it’s got to be frustrating to have to constantly ask your kids what something on a tiny pixilated computer screen says. Equally, it’s frustrating knowing how to use all these tech objects only to have them glitch constantly and breakdown.

As I ponder all of this, I am now in my room at night, finishing the last of my work. I think about all the electronic interaction I’ve had today and it makes me cringe.

My day consisted of an alarm clock, countless hours using email and the Internet, two hours fighting to get WebCTto let me submit what I need to submit, my cell phone’s background froze five times only to later unfreeze and go off in class once, a printer stopped working four times, the TVstarted emitting a high pitched squeal for no reason, and I once again have misplaced my jump drive in the

evening.

Did I mention that the Honda car salesman, who was trying desperately to convince my Father and I to buy an Element at the beginning of this year, actually used the fact that the car held 4 times the amount of computers used in the Apollo space mission that landed on the moon? Considering my track record with computer dysfunction, that wasn’t very comforting.

Of course, this is coming from the person who turns off her computer at night, because I’m convinced that while I sleep my computer is learning things without me with the intention that one day it will revolt and murder me in my sleep.

After finishing the last of my homework, I shut the computer down and proceed to pick up the remote. Curling up in bed preparing for sleep, I find myself flipping through channels. A news channel I land on tells me about a computer chip that is the size of a grain of rice that certain governments around the world are contemplating using. The chips can hold medical data, identification data and even be used like a credit card, linked to bank accounts to pay for things.

Changing back to Cartoon Network for a cynical episode of “Family Guy,” I roll my eyes-the technological world is going too far. Haven’t any of these inventors seen “Gattaca” or “Minority Report ?” Hello, “The Terminator” anyone?

crazy weekend! Why do Cabrini students insist on ending the party on Thursday night? If more students stayed on campus the weekend would simply be a continuation of Thursday night.

I just do not understand how students can throw away 10 thousand dollars every year What is the big attraction that beckons college students to habitually drive home every Friday after their last class? The best part of the college experience is when a student finishes their classes and their homework and is able to let lose and party with their friends on the weekend.

Why then do Cabrini students ignore the best part of their college experience?

This phenomenon will continue to mystify me and the few other students that stay on Cabrini’s campus every weekend. I cannot encourage the rest of Cabrini’s residents enough to stay just one weekend and experience the campus. I can guarantee that you will have more fun here than with mommy and daddy.

You should give Cabrini a chance this weekend because you are paying for it!

Fall sports teams wrap up season

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As their excitement and effortfilled seasons quickly come to an end both athletes and fans anticipate the upcoming Pennsylvania Athletic Conference titles.

“We have four PAC matches left and our goal is to play well in them and to make playoffs,” junior volleyball captain, Kacie Green, said.

Cabrini’s volleyball team has a record of 12-7 overall and 4-2 in the PAC this season. Many of the women on the team, along with their coaches feel as though winning the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference title is within their reach. “Our team is playing really well together and one of our greatest strengths is that we never give up,” Green said. “I love being captain...I feel that it is my job to keep everyone positive and focused on the court...and also to keep everyone up.”

The women of the volleyball team are motivated enough to win the PAC title. They are a talented group of players who have the dedication and perseverance

to reach their goals.

The women on Cabrini’s soccer team suffered a hardship when they lost two of their best players earlier this season. After striving for a successful season the women are hopeful and confident that they still have a chance to compete for the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference title.

“This year we had a hard start, with losing two key starters, but we are pulling through the rest of the season consisting of all PAC games and that is what matters in our record so we still have a good chance this season,” third year player, Lorenea Meskill said.

“Yeah, we can win it,” junior, Adrienne Baldwin said.

The women’s soccer team has a 2-7-1 record overall and a 2-11 in the PAC. The women’s team won the PAC last year and is hoping to repeat the success again this season. Meskill said while in fourth place in the playoffs last year the team beat GwyneddMercy College in the championship. All women are confident that although they have dealt with the hardships of losing two important players this year, they are dedicated enough to succeed

and win the title again.

After experiencing an eventful season the players of the Men’s soccer team seem somewhat less confident than the previously mentioned women’s teams, regarding the possibility of a Pennsylvania Athletic Conference title. Casey Marshall, junior at Cabrini and third-year player, said “I don’t think we can win the PAC title, but we could make playoffs.”

The team’s record this season is 5-6-3 overall and 3-2-1 in the PAC. In order to make the playoffs Marshall said they must defeat both Eastern and Arcadia in their upcoming games.

The players of the volleyball team and women’s and men’s soccer teams are enduring stress, excitement and anticipation as each sports season is coming to an end. All players face the possibility of participating in the playoffs and in competing for the PAC title. For the most part the players are confident and believe that finishing their season and bringing home the PAC is a likely possibility.

Roller hockey battles Neumann in overtime

Sunday, they’re good. They come to win.”

Fierce slap shots and constant body checking into the roller hockey rink’s boards at Marple Sports Arena were just part of the intense game the Cavaliers offered their fans on Sunday, Oct. 17. Despite their efforts the Cavaliers lost 5-4 in a nerveracking overtime.

Although most students would refuse to peel themselves from the Eagles game, the bleachers were still packed with hockey crazed fans from Cabrini and a few from their opponent, Neuman College.

The Eagles game took a backseat as the Cavaliers rushed the rink hopeful to win the second game of their season.

Before taking his place behind the boards with the rest of the Cavaliers, first-year-coach, Nick Voight, said, “These guys are still kids, but they’re good kids. I don’t know what they do on campus but when they come here on

The Cabrini Cavaliers and the Neuman Knights took their positions on the rink and the intensity level instantly escalated into high-gear With seven minutes left to play in the first period the Cavaliers started a scoring rally when freshman, Joe Zullo slammed the puck into Neuman’s net. Only two minutes later Zullo returned to scoring position and scored again ending the period with a 2-0 lead. With two goals under Zullo’s belt one fan said, “He’s real good for a freshman, real good. Ahat trick would be sweet for him.”

While fans wondered if Cabrini could keep the lead the second period began and the Knights scored reminding the Cavaliers that Neuman was still a driving force in the game. With both teams hungry for another goal, Zullo scored again with 10 minutes left in the second period but the referee did not call the goal as he could not clearly see the play.

Fuming Cabrini fans yelled in

disagreement. Neuman scored a minute later frustrating the men but Mike Egan responded with a follow-up goal two minutes later that gave the Cavaliers a 3-2 lead.

The game took an unexpected turn when two Cabrini players were sent to the penalty box. With four Knights against two Cavaliers, a goal was inevitable. An offensive player scored from mid-rink to tie the game 3-3.

With the period coming to an end Zullo and a Neuman defensive player were pinned to the boards in an aggressive fight for possession. The Cavaliers had a few breakaways in the final minutes of the second period but the Knight’s strong defense prevailed.

Both teams were clearly more aggressive with several hard-hitting shots on goal in the first few minutes of the third period. After several failed breakaways senior, Rich DeMatteo and president of the roller hockey team scored with nine minutes left to play giving the Cavaliers a 4-3 lead.

While the Cavaliers and

Knights continued to battle on the rink, fans were heard asking, “Are the Eagles still winning?” Although the Eagles were winning and the Cavaliers had a 4-3 lead with five minutes left in the game, the Knights were not ready to be disregarded. Aperfect play set Neuman’s offensive players up for a shot that would slam the puck into the Cavalier’s net. Goalie, Steve Hughes could not get to it and the game was tied up again 4-4 with two minutes left to play.

The 4-4 tie at the end of the third period led the Cavaliers and Knights into an overtime crusade. Only six seconds into the overtime Neuman scored leaving the final score at 5-4. The Cavaliers skated off the rink in disbelief.

Mike Egan, a business administration major, said, “They got a bounce on us and took it right to the net. We couldn’t stop them. They had us beat and they won because of it.”

Coming off of last Sunday’s 86 win over Lehigh University the team was in high spirits and had

hopes of winning today They shook their heads in exasperation and agreed they lost because of “stupid penalty calls that could have easily been avoided.”

Mike Stevens, a sports fitness management major and vice president of the team, said, “We didn’t play at the same level that we did last week, we just didn’t.”

Egan added, “We forgot to play defense and Steve suffered because of it.”

With regards to their goalie, Mike Stevens said, “Steve Hughes is hands-down the all-star of the today’s game.”

The Pennsylvania Collegiate Roller Hockey League plays every Sunday at the Marple Sports Arena in Broomall. It’s a 10 minute ride and offers an alternative to obsessing over the Eagles game.

The Cavaliers will play great Division I schools such as, St. Joe’s University and Temple University in the upcoming weeks. For the Cavalier’s schedule visit http://www.pcrhl.org.

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Women’s volleyball strive for conference championship.

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Men’s Soccer keeps its hopes alive to make the conference playoffs.

Midnight Madness opens winter season Cavalier school spirit brings crowd to Dixon Center

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Picture four sets of bleachers, separated by the four classes of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. On Friday, Oct. 22, the gym in the Dixon Center will be f illed with screams, cheers and laughter of friends as everyone gets together and prepares for a night of fun at Midnight Madness.

This year the athletic department is playing the most major role in the whole set-up of midnight madness. All sorts of activites and fun that have been planned for the students of Cabrini. There will be a basketball game of the faculty and staff vs. the students. The gym will be filled with all sorts of contests and free food. There will also be the very anticipated performances by the dance team and the newly founded cheerleading squad. The basketball team will be getting everyone pumped up as they are introduced for the start of the season.

One issue with Midnight Madness in the past has been the

problem with alcohol being brought into the gym. Many students claim that have public safety on duty in the Dixon Center, but I haven’t ever seen any problems with alcohol in the gym.”

Tyler Sanford, sophomore,

political science major, disagrees with Danhey’s statement.

“Everyone I know plans on drinking before Midnight Madness, and I can guarentee there will be alcohol snuck into the gym. I was there last year and I saw it myself with my own eyes. I even know of people who were written up last year for it,” Sanford said. Danhey says that they plan on drawing a crowd of about 400-500 people. Sophomore Debbie Maloney said, “I can’t wait to go to Midnight Madness. I had so much fun last year. It’s a great chance to have fun and just let go with some of your friends. I know a lot of people are going.” Many of the freshmen are also looking forward to their first Midnight Madness. im Hague, freshman, said, “I plan on going to Midnight Madness with a group of my friends because we heard from upperclassmen how much fun it is.”

Danehy said, “I’m very excited about it. All the students really seem to love it a lot.”

Swim team on starting blocks of second season

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In the steamy pool with six lanes full, the women’s swim team embarks on another rewarding season. The Lady Cavaliers are recruiting and training for their second season with a transformation of their daily workout.

Michael Ker nicky has returned as head coach, along with four assistant coaches, to give each swimmer individual attention. Having only 15 women on the teams roster, these swimmers are in need of some extra

bodies. “We are recruiting heavily in the high schools,” said assistant coach, Margaret Kieffer. “We are also recruiting on campus for some girls to come out and join the team. Anyone who has any experience should come and try out.”

The Cavalier’s swim program has been up and running for two years now. There are only four retur ning swimmers from last year’s team. The abundance of new faces has made the team very young.

“Last season was a building year,” said assistant coach, Derek Kay. “The girls who were on the

team last year were truly pioneers because it was our first year as a team.”

This year, several of the veteran swimmers have been named as captains. The captains are juniors Nina Scimenes and Lauren Walker and senior Christina Callahan. These captains have set goals for their fellow teammates this year in order to achieve greatness. “Since we are a young team I can’t wait to see how the team develops over the years,” said Walker

With their new training regimen, the team is practicing daily for an hour and a half as well as

r unning and lifting weights throughout the week. “With this new plan, we hope to increase all of our times and stay connected as a team,” said freshman Deborah Williams.

On the swim team, team unity can be an issue because swimming promotes individuality, but unity is still important to the ladies. One swimmer brought up the point that when the swimmers are practicing, they are completely independent. Most swimmers enjoy their time by themselves with nothing but the water

In addition to the pool workouts, the team incor porates dry

land exercising through the week of practicing. You can find them running a mile around the track for endurance or lifting weights in the gym to build strength. With the beginning of the season approaching rapidly, the girls are showing their enthusiasm and excitement in and out of the pool. The team’s first meet is at home on Saturday, Nov. 6 against Notre Dame College of Maryland. Last year the Lady Cavs came extremely close to defeating Notre Dame last year and are ready for a come-back. They are expecting a loud crowd to be a part of their gigantic turnout.

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Men’s basketball prepares for upcoming season.

Athletic Department reacts to LaSalle’s rape scandal

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Cabrini College fears that the plague of sexual controversy that overwhelmed LaSalle University will spread to its peaceful campus. Three rape cases pointed the finger at LaSalle’s men’s basketball players. The Cabrini Athletic Department is now taking precautionary measures to ensure this type of problem will not occur among Cabrini athletes. LaSalle athletes have struggled and persevered through the thick turmoil. Male collegiate athletes are now being placed under a microscope in order to ensure the safety of the students.

If a Cabrini student was to take a leisurely walk down Olney Ave., located in the heart of LaSalle’s campus, it would be quite a different scene from that of Cabrini. Due to the rape scandals, students have observed an increase in police and campus security vehicles on patrol at the campus. The streets where clusters of students walk to class are closely observed by these watchdogs.

Obviously, Cabrini has not yet reached this point. Cabrini athletes are still widely respected on campus. “People still look up to us. I haven’t been treated any differently since these incidents,” said Boris Smojver, a senior Cabrini basketball player. “If I have been treated differently, it isn’t because I’m a basketball player,” Smojver said jokingly.

However, the question of how these incidents affected LaSalle athletes is presented. Sean McGovern, a LaSalle baseball player, was completely stunned by the incidents. McGovern wanted to stress that his team still receives the utmost support from the LaSalle community. Howev-

Coaches advise players through college career

LAURA VAN DE PETTE STAFF WRITER LCV722@CABRINI EDU

Cabrini sports teams attract athletes from the tri-state area and as far as California so it is no wonder that coaches take the liberty to play the role of coach and parent to their players.

The coaches at Cabrini take an interest in their players’ academic and athletic status. Many of the players feel their coach takes the place of a parent or mentor while they are away from home. They find comfort and trust in their coach. Megan O’Brien, a sophomore elementary education major and Cabrini softball player, said, “I have been extremely fortunate to have had two great softball coaches who have cared about me on and off the field. They have been supportive of every decision I have made and have acted as a mentor when I needed advice and support.”

tutor some players. It is important the players realize the coaches are not simply athletic figures. We are their confidants,” Greer said.

Dan DeRosa, a freshman business major and lacrosse player, said, “The coaches are constantly offering tutoring to any player. They want to see us win games but they want to see us ace tests too.”

Another winning team, the field hockey team, is fortunate to be coached by a woman who whole-heartedly loves her players. Their coach Jackie Neary was thrilled to discuss her players to a reporter. The Lady Cavs coach of eight years said, “I think the best thing I can provide for my girls is understanding.” She respects her players as they juggle sports, classes and jobs every day and so she feels her players deserve some slack when lateness is involved and jobs interfere.

er, he was still given a few orders by the coaching staff in response to the rape scandals.

“Just keep your mouths shut they said to us,” said LaSalle baseball player Sean McGovern. “We were told not to talk to the press about the incidents”. It was important for McGovern and his teammates to maintain their respectable image.

“Also, the coaches said if you go out at night for a drink, don’t wear LaSalle baseball clothes,” said McGovern. This was directed in hopes of not giving LaSalle an even worse name. Cabrini College has not yet reached the point where they had to regulate the attire of its athletes.

Stephen Ricci, assistant coach of the LaSalle football team and student, said that these incidents didn’t affect the football team. He stated that it was a problem that needed to be handled by the basketball department. It was absolutely necessary for the football team to stay focused on their season.

“We don’t act like that,” Ricci said. “The LaSalle football team is held to a strict code of conduct and the few basketball players that committed this act didn’t respect the code of conduct.”

Other LaSalle athletes said that the basketball players were treated better than the average athlete.

“I think it’s the school’s fault for the way they handled this whole situation,” said Jessica McClernan, a LaSalle cheerleader. “The basketball players were given easy treatment and they tried to cover up the rapes.”

Although the coaches deny wrong doing, the alleged victims have said that they were told not to report the sexual assaults. Not reporting potential felonies is a violation of the Cleary Act, which requires colleges and universities to disclose certain time-

ly and annual information about campus crime and security policies. Therefore, if a coach were to hear of or see an act of sexual misconduct and not report it, they would be in violation of the Cleary Act.

In response to the incidents at LaSalle, the Cabrini athletics department has taken a pro-active stance. Recently, the athletic department focused on educating Cabrini coaches and players.

“We’ve made coaches aware of the Cleary Act and the penalties that follow if you violate it,” said Leslie Danehy, the Cabrini athletic director. Jeff Falardeu, the assistant athletic director also commented, “It’s on my mind everyday. I have to keep my eyes open for this type of stuff. If not, someone could get hurt and I could lose my job.”

The Cabrini athletic department has taken additional steps in educating athletes. A special speaker will visit Cabrini in February to talk with all athletes. The speaker, Mike Domitrz, is a healthy dating and sexual assault expert. He will address topics like dating, communication, respect and sexual assault awareness. Domitrz will conclude with a small session strictly for male collegiate athletes.

Next year, the Cabrini athletic apartment will also host a separate orientation. This orientation will be held primarily for incoming freshman athletes. The orientation will educate athletes as to what can get them in trouble in terms of drinking and sexual misconduct.

“The goal of all these programs is to protect students from getting hurt and keeping them out of trouble,” Danehy said. Education and awareness is the method the Cabrini athletic department will use to prevent a problem like LaSalle had to deal with.

One coach said he understands that many of his players are not from around here and he plays the role as “the parent away from home.” Ryan Greer, assistant director of admissions and assistant men’s lacrosse coach, said, “As part of the lacrosse coaching staff, it is just as important to be emotionally supportive of players as it is to be concerned with their athletic status.” Ryan Dunn, a sophomore lacrosse player, said, “The coaches will do anything they can in their power to make us, the players, feel at home at Cabrini.”

“We, the coaches, take team time to focus on academics. Their studies are as important as practice on the field,” Greer said. The men’s lacrosse team spends Tuesday and Thursday nights in the library for study hall and Greer often stops by the library to

“The girls are daughters to me. We have a mutual respect that is rare. I treat them like adults until they give me a reason not to,” Neary said.

Neary stressed her best attribute, as a coach, is her “willingness to consider each girl’s individual needs.” With regards to Neary, Tami Scanlan, a sophomore elementary education major and field hockey player, said, “She’s a great motivator and role model. The best part is she has continuous faith in the team to win the PAC championship even though we are having a tough season.”

Cabrini has earned more PAC titles than any other college in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference. This is a result of constant teamwork between coaches and players both in academics and athletics.

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The Basketball coach shows the team an example of play with Jenn Skursky on the court.

Julie Smith fights for the Lady Cavs field hockey team.

Women’s tennis; PAC champs

Cabrini steals title from reigning champ Marywood University

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Cabrini’s women’s tennis team stole the reign of the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference championship that has been held by Marywood University for 10 of the past 12 years.

An original match date from Oct. 11 was continued on Oct. 19 at Radnor Racquetball Court. The courts were rented due to inclement weather. Court time was limited because of prior reservations.

Cabrini College, GwyneddMercy College and Marywood University were all tied atop the conference standings. Cabrini’s only chance at winning the championship outright was to win seven of the nine matches against Marywood. Cabrini would have to beat a Marywood team that had won 35 straight conference matches.

“Our whole season has come down to our last match. This is what we did triple sessions in the summer sweating for,” said senior captain Jennifer Keller.

Cabrini won eight of the nine matches and earned Cabrini’s

first women’s tennis conference championship. As first year head coach, John Magee feels honored to be apart of this accomplishment. “I am here to do a job I love to do. They have worked really hard for this,” said Magee.

Tears of joy streamed down the faces of Cabrini players after the match against Marywood was declared a win for Cabrini. The victory over Marywood marked a day in history for the Lady Cavs. “This is unheard of, this has never happened to Marywood,” Keller said.

Rachael Shore was forced to switch courts twice during her

match, the ninth and final match. At this time the victory for Cabrini was decided, but teammates refused to go on the court as to not distract her. Instead teammates joined fans and family in the glass-enclosed balcony above. As Shore won the final match and secured Cabrini’s title, the team watched Marywood’s record shatter through the glass windows.

“This is great for the school and the players because it’s the first time we’ve ever won,” said Magee.

Thursday, Oct. 21

•SGAMeeting, 3:10 p.m.

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

•Field Hockey at Philadelphia University, 3:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 22

•Midnight Madness, 10 p.m.- 12 a.m., The Dixon Center

Saturday, Oct. 23

•N.Y.C. Trip: “The Producers,” bus departs 10 a.m. from Founders Hall

•Women’s Soccer at Arcadia University, 1 p.m.

•Field Hockey at Gwynedd-Mercy College, 4 p.m.

•Men’s Soccer at Eastern University, 2:30 p.m.

•Volleyball at Arcadia University, 1 p.m.

•Cross-Country: Collegiate Track Conference

Sunday, Oct. 24

• United Nations Day

•Monet Slide Lecture at Holy Spirit Library, 7:30 p.m. For more info call ext. 8380

Monday, Oct. 25

•Volleyball at. Lincoln University, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 26

• Field Hockey at Rowan University, 4 p.m.

•Chair Massage 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., The Dixon Center

Wednesday, Oct. 27

•English/Communications Resume/Interview Skills Workshop, Cooperative and Career Services, 12:30 -1:30 p.m., Grace Hall room 160

•Men’s Soccer vs. Arcadia University, 3:30 p.m.

For mor e times and other information call the Student Activities Office at X8410

NINA SCIMENES & MATT CAMPBELL SPORTS EDITORS

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Cabrini women’s tennis team poses for a photo after winning its first conference championship.

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final match.

NINA SCIMENES/ SPORTS EDITOR Head Coach Magee congratulates players after match wins.

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