Dec. 10, 2004 issue 13 Loquitur

LAUREN REILLY NEWS EDITOR LMR722@CABRINI EDU

Xavier Hall, 7:58 p.m.

I approach two students standing outside the entrance to the dorm, abruptly interrupting their conversation.

“Can you guys help me out with something?” I said. They hesitate, exchange a shifty glimpse, mumble a bit and nod. Although I couldn’t help but juxtapose the rather primitive communication between the two with that of cavemen, I proceed into the building alongside my narcotic escort. When we arrive, the student introduces me to one of the many connections in the hall.

“What do you need?” the freshman said.

This freshman acknowledges the demand for marijuana on campus. “It’s very easy to sell. If I see someone hanging out and having a good time, I’ll just ask them if they need anything,” the freshman said.

8:01 p.m.

Mission accomplished.

This experiment has come in light of the recent arrest of a student for possessing Xanax, a drug prescribed for patients that suffer from anxi-

ety. Many students are unaware of these happenings, but it has not deterred students from participating in the business.

Woodcrest, 8:12 p.m.

Moving along, I proceed to the first open door I can find, seeking assistance once again. In a stunning repeat performance, the two students prehistorically converse and conclude. “Hold on a second,” one of the students said.

8:13 p.m.

Impressive.

“I don’t have anything to sell, but I can make a phone call,” the freshman said. “Nobody in Woodcrest sells drugs, they all buy it from other people on campus.” This student reports that the use of illicit drugs on campus is frequent yet not excessive.

“I know people who smoke weed everyday, who do coke everyday,” the freshman said.

“I don’t think it’s a big problem, but it can interfere with their studies.”

According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, “Marijuana is readily available in varying quantities in Pennsylvania such that it is easily obtained and used by individuals from a variety of ethnic populations and socioeconomic sectors.”

Mastronardi recipients dedicated to service

KIMBERLY WHITE STAFF WRITER KMW722@CABRINI EDU

Two students were extremely grateful to be presented with the Charles A. Mastronardi service and leadership award at the Cabrini day event on Thursday, Nov. 11. Megan Beauduy and Michaela McGowan are two Cabrini students who received the award that is presented to deserving students once every year.

New Residence Hall, 8:23 p.m.

I stroll through the doors and flag down the first person to pass me by. “Hey, do you know where…?” Realizing that there is an on-duty Residence Assistantwithin 10 feet of me, I try to be as inconspicuous as possible; I hesitate, and with a dubious squint, raise, and then wrinkle my brow.

“Try that hallway,” the student said.

I’m good…real good. Overconfident about my newfound means of communication, I enter the first open room I come across.

“So…uh…(simultaneously wrinkling and nodding) would you guys be able to help me out with something?” I said. Rejection was pouring from their blank stares, yet for some unknown reason I remained optimistic. “You know…some drugs?” I said.

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Political clubs move beyond presidential election

KELLIE BELMONTE & KYLE ROUGEAU STAFF WRITERS

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With the presidential election over, the two newly formed political clubs on-campus, the College Republicans and Student Democrat Association, are now focusing on moving forward. Each organization has plans for the remainder of the school year.

The College Republicans are taking the initiative to focus on creating funds for their organization for the remainder of the school year by having fun and creative activities and events.

This is the club’s first year here at Cabrini. Currently there are 13 members but over a 100 people have signed up to join.

For the upcoming holiday the College Republicans will be sell-

ing Christmas gift bags that will consist of a holiday candle, hot chocolate, coffee, personalized Christmas cards and much more. The price for these bags will range from $20 to $25. The gift bags will be sold at the upcoming basketball games here at Cabrini.

Future plans that are still in the works are a possible pool party at the Dixon Center, a formal dance that will be held at local country club and possible journalism articles dealing with the organization.

The College Republicans are also trying to focus more on a journalistic standpoint for their organization. They would like to start up an article or newsletter to educate people concerning what the Republican Party stands for and events that are happening within the party nationally, locally or on-campus. It would also express any thoughts or opinions on particular issues or topics currently going on.

Another focus is on getting the club’s name out. Since the elec-

Dr. Mary Laver, coordinator of community outreach, said, “It reflects the legacy of compassion Cabrini students have handed down to each other through the generations.”

The Mastronardi award began with two sisters who attended Cabrini in the 1960s. Margaret Mastronardi and Ruth Mastronardi-Baldovin were volunteers at local hospitals and nursing homes while they were students at Cabrini, and they wanted to have a lasting impact on the Cabrini student body The sisters designed this scholarship award in honor of their uncle, Charles A. Mastronardi.

The award is presented to students who apply and meet the necessary qualifications and requirements. These qualifications and requirements include maintaining a 2.5 grade point average, eligibility for financial aid, a service background and completion of at least 30 college credits.

Mastronardi award winner and senior education major, Megan Beauduy, said, “I’m very honored and flattered to receive the award.”

Beauduy is involved with many service projects that Cabrini offers to students. She is the senior executive director of “Up Til Dawn,” which is an organization recognizing the needs of St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Beauduy also participated in the border experience as a freshman in

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‘We get high with a little help from our friends’

The availability of drugs on campus make buying and selling a commonplace among students.

A Loquitur reporter’s first-hand account of the accessibility of drugs on campus

LAUREN REILLY/ NEWS EDITOR

Saying farewell

As the fall semester comes to a close so will the careers of three individuals here at Cabrini: Dr.Mary LouSicoli, psychology professor, Jason Bozzone, director of student activities andJeremyRich, assistant professor history/political science. All of these people have played a large role in their respective departments.

Although all are leaving Cabrini at the end of this semester, the reasons for their departures couldn’t be more different. Unfortunately, due to a number of health issues Sicoli chose to retire while Bozzone has been offered a new position at another college and Rich has taken a position in Maine where he will be closer to his family.

All the individuals have left a legacy that the community will be sure to remember. Now the college is presented with the difficult task of finding replacements that can fill the void left by these people.

What made Sicoli stand out from other professors were her abilities to relate with any student from any department. She always encouraged students to continue to pursue an education through the option and grad school. This exemplifies her attitude about education and her concern for the student.

On behalf of “The Loquitur,” we would like to wish Sicoli the very best in a speeding and healthy recovery. Hopefully, years of happiness will fall upon Sicoli as she moves on with a new phase in her life.

Although this always was a stepping stone in Bozzone’s career, he always used his enthusiasm to help build the Cabrini community with multiple activities for its students. The question remains whether some of his ideas will be seen to flourish without him around.

The “Loquitur” would also like to send best wishes to Bozzone as he finds himself with new challenges in his new job. Hopefully, Bozzone will achieve success with his new career.

Because of Rich’s concerns for social problems, he has always been a great asset to pushing forth Cabrini’s message of community awareness. Hopefully, Cabrini can find someone with the same experience in social problems as Rich.

The “Loquitur” would like to give their best wishes to Rich with his new job. May he find what he is looking for in his career and enjoy the closeness of his family.

Drug problem needs to be addressed

What Cabrini has on its campus is a failure to communicate its problems thus leaving things like drugs: hush, hush. Because of the “honor code” between students, issues like drug use are not being handled as well as what they could.

Whether the students feel they will be called a narc or just don’t care about other students’illegal activities, it is clear not much is being said about Cabrini’s drug problem. Of course there are other reasons at hand besides a student’s lack of concern about resolving the issue of drugs.

Before the students begin coming forth about specific incidents on-campus, they need to know that RAs or public safety will be able to handle the problem. Since anonymity is always a factor in disclosing information to the necessary people, the authorities on-campus have to implement a system to protect the person’s identity.

If students are not helping in terms of identifying illegal activity than public safety and the RAs have to start asking questions. Sometimes it is more difficult for a student to stand up to a friend or stranger.

If this is the case then the administration at Cabrini should begin breaking down on drug use and any other illegal behavior. Cabrini can take steps to work with the Radnor police or instruct public safety and the RAs to investigate any suspicious actions.

There is a drug concern at Cabrini that needs to be addressed. Both the administration and the students have to involve themselves in resolving it or just continue to allow this problem to get out of control.

Cafeteria worker bonds with students

ANDREW MATYSIK STAFF WRITER AJM722@CABRINI EDU

It is difficult for a Cabrini student to stumble into the cafeteria without hearing or seeing the lively presence of Michelle Waters. Waters has been a consistent worker of the cafeteria for two years now. Popular among students, faculty and co-workers, it is tough for anyone to conduct a conversation without fellow co-workers making playful comments.

“Nothing she says is true,” yelled one of the workers jokingly from across the cafeteria. However, a more quiet and reserved side of Waters was witnessed on this day. It was very different from what Cabrini students usually see as a flamboyant personality.

Working 40-hours each week and sometimes more, Waters has grown accustomed to the cafeteria system. Before Cabrini, she worked at Pizza Hut for five years.

“I love the students here,” Waters said. Waters has dreams of one day becoming a cook for a hotel. Figuring that she would have a better chance of achieving her dream at a job other than Pizza Hut, Waters saw an advertisement in the newspaper for a cafeteria position and applied.

Waters started out in the Cabrini food service system as

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Waters is the mother of six children: Damire, Damira, Destiny, Darius, Armon, and Rashon. This is the motivation that keeps Michelle coming to work each day.

“Sometimes it is hard,” Waters said when asked about the struggles of supporting such a large family. “But I get a lot of help from my husband and my mother.”

Waters feels that the best part of working at Cabrini is the experience with the students. She

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loves talking and associating with them.

“They treat me nice because I treat them nice,” Waters said. Charles Jaxel is a sophomore history major at Cabrini and has been eating in the cafeteria for two years.

Waters has worked in the cafeteria for two years and is very popular with students. an employee of what used to be the Wig Wam. The Wig Wam was then reconstructed and is now known as the Jazzman’s Cafe. She worked at the Wig Wam until management saw her experience and decided to transfer her to cafeteria services.

“Michelle is always the shining star of the cafeteria,” Jaxel said. Another Cabrini student commented on Waters’job performance at the cafeteria:

“She’s crazy,” Nicole Niedermeier, a junior educational studies major, said.

Although it isn’t her dream job, Michelle Waters loves the day to day interaction with the students. Her daily conversations with the various amounts of students on campus is a definite perk of the job.

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Mastronardi award highlights student community service

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order to learn about social and economical issues where one of the poorest areas of the world meets one of the richest—the border between Mexico and the United States.

Beauduy is involved in many education societies and according to Laver she is “a tremendous inspiration to the entire campus. She’s enthusiastic, dedicated and organized.”

Mastronardi award winner and senior history major, Michaela McGowan said, “I am thankful to everyone who made that award possible and to everyone who supported us.”

According to Laver, McGowan is very independent and has a mind of her own. She participated in the border expe-

rience twice, and was a student leader of the experience once. McGowan is a student worker at the Wolfington center, and is very active in retreat programs, mass and the Martin Luther King Jr. day of service.

Apparently, Cabrini’s focus on service was McGowan’s reason for choosing to attend the school. McGowan said, “I’ve always had a passion to help my fellow man. I think it is important to do all we can to help better the world for everyone. We are each gifted in many ways. If we utilize all of our skills, we can make a great impact on the world. I encourage everyone to take time out of their life to help someone else; the reward you get is greater than any amount of

New AC adjusts to Cabrini life

JILLIAN MILAM STAFFWRITER JGM726@CABRINI EDU

money.”

McGowan organized the “Operation: support our troops” program that sends care packages and cards to the troops in Iraq. McGowan has a brother who is a soldier in Iraq. According to Laver, McGowan is also strongly considering being a volunteer for Cabrini Mission Corps after graduation.

Laver said, “Both girls are reminders that two Cabrini virtues are energy and perseverance. Megan and Michaela are both seniors but neither one of them have a touch of senioritis. They are becoming even more dedicated to service, rather than becoming less interested as graduation quickly approaches.”

Happy Holidays from the Loquitur Editorial Staff

W.O.L.F.Pack hosts holiday dinner

LAUREN TAGUE GUEST WRITER

The W.O.L.F. Pack, the Wolfington Center ’s newest program designed for freshmen student leaders, held a Christmas dinner in the Mansion on Dec. 5.

During the event, the Mansion was festively decorated in the colors of the season, including wreaths and pine boughs covered in twinkling seasonal lights and hung above our heads on the railings of the second floor.

The buffet table was complete with pizza, brownies and homemade punch. Amagician walked around and wowed the crowd by bending forks and doing tricks with cards and rubber bands. Needless to say, the mood was very light and festive.

There was also a table dedicated to coloring in book covers for dictionaries. These festivelydecorated covers were then laminated and taped to the dictionaries, which will go to children and needy families for the holidays.

The covers said phrases like, “Words to the Wise; AChristmas Dictionary.” Christmas music, a piano, and a Christmas movie were all being played.

But none of this happened by itself. Dr. Laver and W.O.L.F Pack were the first people there and the last to leave, setting everything up, catering to all those in attendance, and taking everything down again. They made their own food for the program as well, not including the 10 pizzas donated by Campus Corner and drinks donated by WaWa.

These dedicated team members of future leaders made the dinner very enjoyable for all who came, not complaining once about any mess or noise. They welcomed all who were there, and greeted everyone with a smile.

Attending students said the general opinion was that it was a well-organized, tastefully done

The new area coordinator for residence halls Woodcrest and Xavier Hall, Bill Zimmerman, acclimates himself with the help of others in the Cabrini community.

He left his similar job at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, also known as IUP, and came to Cabrini just days before resident assistants arrived on-campus for their training in the summer of 2004. After coming to Cabrini, one of the first differences he saw was the size of the two schools.

“IUPhad 4,000 students on campus…14,000 overall. “So there is a huge size difference,” Zimmerman said While he was at IUP, he worked in a residential building that contained mostly upperclassmen. The vast majority of these students lived in singular rooms, making it easier for Zimmerman to handle.

“The upperclassmen I worked with at IUPknew how the university worked and what was expected of them. They were able to manage conflicts with neighbors without the need to take it to higher levels,” Zimmerman said.

However, he is now working with freshmen who need more attention. “The freshmen here are new to the institution and don’t exactly know how things are run,” Zimmerman said. “It’s the first time I’ve had to deal with things like that.”

The fact that Cabrini’s resi-

dential department is still growing also made it a little bit harder for his transition. “There was a lack of instruction or direction, but that can be a positive thing as well,” Zimmerman said. “It gives you a chance to create your own path, and to put your own footprint on what you’re doing.”

John Pino, a sophomore RA whom Zimmerman supervises, said, “He’s got a good positive attitude. As a new area coordinator, he’s working really well with the staff.”

One element about the school that Zimmerman really enjoys is the small, family-like atmosphere. “Most of the students care about the school, why they are here, and what they want to do,” Zimmerman said.

“Something that surprised me when I came here was noticing the willingness of students to self-enforce policies. Students will stand up and tell what they don’t like and who is doing it. It was hard to get information like that from students at IUP,” Zimmerman said. “Students seem to be a bit more cooperative here.”

As Zimmerman gets used to the changes and gets acclimated with the rest of the staff, he made clear that he is working hard to improve what he can, especially in regards to bettering students’ perceptions of student development and residence life.

“We need to repair our image…we do like you guys and we are working for you!” Zimmerman said. “We need to develop as a whole and move forward to where we need to be- a more communicable campus.”

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Two neighbors write letters to President Iadarola concerning litter on campus

Dr. Iadarola responded with the following: “Thank you very much for your letters. I am always pleased to hear from our neighbors here in Radnor...I am very concerned about the trash situation that you have brought to my attention. I can assure you that I will follow up on this matter with our students, and remind them of their responsibility to keep our campus and community clean.”

Bozzone leaves office of student activities for Penn

ASHLEY WEYLER STAFF WRITER ARW723@CABRINI EDU

“Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or the present are certain to miss the future,” John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Jason Bozzone’s personal hero, once said. With his eye on the future, Bozzone, the current director of student activities, resigned from his position and will be taking a job at the University of Pennsylvania.

Penn’s School Of Medicine has presented Bozzone with the opportunity to grow professionally and to further his career goals. He has been given the position of Associate Director of Alumni Affairs, Reunions & Special Events Planning. “As a kid, I wanted to be the quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. My ultimate goal would probably have to be to be State Senator of Pa.,” Bozzone said.

In the fall of 2002, Bozzone was working at Penn State, Abington, had just buried his grandfather, and was getting ready to marry his wife Melissa, when he received the call to come in for an interview as director of student activities. Not really interested in changing jobs, he declined the offer. When someone from Cabrini College called a second time, he finally agreed to come in.

On the day of his rehearsal dinner, he came in for an interview and got the job.

Since Cabrini was reputed as being a “commuter school” there were not many activities available on campus. “When I came here, there were insurmountable challenges. There was no recognition of student leaders. There was no organization for student organizations. I wanted to give Student Activities an identity on campus. I knew I could grow here,” Bozzone said.

While Bozzone reined the student activities, many programs emerged that current freshmen think are the norm here at Cabrini. Family weekend and orientation was totally reconstructed. Involvement fair was developed. Midnight Madness was enhanced. Quality events were programmed, in Bozzone’s opinion.

“I wanted to enhance and give life to the core values. We put banners and assigned each one a color. We brought a sense of pride and spirit to this campus,” Bozzone said. As for the student leaders, Bozzone formed programs to honor those leaders on campus, to recognize all the hard work they do.

Vice President for Student Development, Dr. Christine Lysionek, is very sorry to see Bozzone leave Cabrini. However, she also understands how important it is to pursue a professional opportunity such as his. “All of

us in Student Development are sorry to lose someone of Jason’s experience, energy and commitment from our staff. During his time at Cabrini, he has clearly demonstrated his investment in meeting the needs and interests of our students, and we feel that those who have worked most closely with him over the past three years have sharpened their leadership and programming skills, and have benefited from his dedication to teaching and acting on the college’s core values of community, vision, excellence and respect” Lysionek said. She went on to say, “During his tenure here, he has managed to lay a strong foundation upon which the person who succeeds him can continue to build an excellent activities program.”

Bozzone is also the advisor for the Student Government Association (SGA). President Sarah Madden said, “I have known Jason for the past three years. Cabrini has changed dramatically since he’s been here. He was always such a friend. His door was always opened. He always gave a pat n the back, positive feedback and made you think you were having an impact on the school.”

Kristen Boone, the vice president of activities on SGA, said that Bozzone has had nothing but good intentions for Cabrini and that his enthusiasm has allowed him to bring many new activities here. “Although this is a great

Political clubs g ear up for events next semester

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tion is over the club wants to let the Cabrini community be aware that they are still out there.

“We are still trying to come up with ideas,” Julia Knudsen, sophomore and President of the College Republicans, said. “Find ways to reach out to our community, make people aware of our club and have fun at the same time.”

Student Democrat Association:

Although their democratic candidate John Kerry was not voted into Oval Office, the Student Democrat Association expresses that the future remains bright here on campus. SDA President Ryan Cox, junior, said, “It doesn’t matter if you’re a republican or democrat. We’re all Americans here, we’re already gear-

ing up for a 2008 win.”

Although the elections are over, the organization will remain active; with several activities planned for next semester, SDA’s political concerns have become more local. “We have just shifted from trying to get our candidate in office to focusing on the structure of SDAitself and all the fundraising and community service involved,” Cox said. Cox feels as though their organization did a great job.

“We won Pennsylvania. That was one of our main goals,” Cox said.

The organizations morale has not been crushed by this defeat. Cox said, “In terms of morale, we believe that we just need to take a break from politics and concentrate more on our schoolwork and the organization’s infrastructure as a whole; however, the Republicans should relish in the feeling of victory for as long as they can because we

have some of the most ambitious and motivated students on campus, and will return to the scene shortly.”

SDAalso has lots of plans to do fundraising for the rest of the year. They plan to do some fundraising door-to-door and have other activities like dances among other things to try and get more students involved.

Just because the election is over certainly doesn’t mean that the SDAdoesn’t have more plans for the future. Cox said, “Now all we have to do is get ready to gear up for the upcoming 2008 election, even as early as now.”

There is still plenty of room in the organization and SDA will welcome anyone. Cox said, “I’ve talked to a lot of student on campus and I recommend that even if you don’t have much knowledge of politics, we encourage you to get involved. Our organization is always open.”

opportunity for him, I will miss him as advisor of SGA, but more importantly as a friend,” Boone said.

Bozzone will miss having a supportive vice president, Dr Lysionek. “At this point in my career, she has been the best supporter, mentor and student affairs practitioner I have ever worked with,” he said. Bozzone’s said that Amy Hecht, his assistant director, is fully competent in student leadership and dedicated to the students, and that helped throughout his stay at Cabrini.

Hecht said that Jason built the Office of Student Activities from the ground up, impacting hundreds of students in the process.

“Students are drawn to Jason for his compassion, enthusiasm, and desire to improve everything he’s around. He has been an amazing mentor and is the epitome of a student affair professional. The office will be at a loss without his energy and even his corny jokes!” Hecht said.

Ultimately, Bozzone will miss the students. “That is why I do what I do. It’s gonna be tough because there are students you connect with, you see them grow

and you know you had a part in their development. The good things, the bad things. There is a very unique student body here, willing to step up and contribute to the bigger picture,” he said.

Ferris Beuler said on his famous day off, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop to look once in awhile, you could miss it.” Bozzone is headed for a successful life and career. He stopped at Cabrini, looked around, took a risk, made a positive impact and Cabrini will benefit for years to come.

Cabrini’s very own President, Dr. Antoinette Iadarola, said, “Jason leaves a legacy of helping students find their passion of social justice, helping students understand that ‘giving back’is important and helping them learn to live lives of dignity and purpose. Jason enhanced the seamless experience we want for our students, both in and out of the classroom, by providing a holistic approach to student development which is at the core of our ‘celebration of the heart.’”

W.O.L.F.pack organizes rendevous for students

rendezvous; however, there were a couple drawbacks – one student mentioned that there was two forms of music and the movie, making it seem like there were too many things going on. Also, people began leaving early, so the dinner ended at about 10:15 rather than 11:00. Needless to say, Dr. Laver is pleased with the event.

Dr. Laver spoke of what is known as the “Cabrini Spirit”, an unbreakable attitude concerning individualism, spiritualism, and determination. It was quite apparent that there was a lot of that spirit at dinner that night. Dr. Laver also spoke of the Cross and what it means to her, up to down connects you to G-d, side to side connects you to the people.

Just as Mother Cabrini did, W.O.L.F. Pack and Dr. Mary Laver are out there to help others

who can’t help themselves, to try and reform the unjust ways of our current society They believe firmly in giving from the heart.

The W.O.L.F. Pack may be having some problems, such as becoming an official student organization and receiving funding, which is why the dinner at the Mansion was advertised so late. They plan to do more events, such as a Big Brother/Big Sister Easter program that involves an Easter-egg hunt.

The Wolfington center also promotes other student involvement trips and activities. Information regarding those trips can be found in the office of the Wolfington Center next to Jazzman’s Café.

For more information about the W.O.L.F. pack contact Mary Laver @ x8409

LAUREN REILLY/NEWS EDITOR

Bozzone will be leaving Cabrini to work at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Ask and you shall receive

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“We don’t do drugs,” one said, most likely concerned about my facial epilepsy.

Not so good. I think I went overboard with the wrinkle/nod duo.

I continue down the hall to the next open room and proceed with my request. “Yes, definitely,” the sophomore said.

8:26 p.m.

She shoots, she scores.

This sophomore thinks that although marijuana is considered the most prevalent drug on campus, there are other drugs being used. “Alot of people hide coke, but they’re more open with pot because it’s more acceptable,” the sophomore said. The student says that even a less popular drug may only be two or three phones calls away.

House 1, 8:34 p.m.

Coming up empty handed with the first room I visit, the students point me in the direction of a potential seller.

Strike two.

Although unable to help me, the second room of students direct me down the hall to a room where I “may hit something.” I approach the door, wait momentarily, and proceed to ask for assistance.

“What kind of drugs?” the sophomore said.

8:37 p.m.

Who’s your daddy?

This student explains that, at the most, it would take two phone calls to fulfill my request; however, it will require a short walk because “no one in House 1 sells anything, not that I know of,” the sophomore said.

House 2, 8:40

As I walk through the doors, I spot my first potential informants. “Hey, can either of you point me in the direction of some drugs?” I said. The rather indignant response reminded me of blatant stupidity.

“I’m an RA,” one of the students said.

Busted.

After I remove the foot from my mouth, I cut down a hallway and slowly walk along the succession of doors, listening for signs of life. I find a student who is able to help me, but their source was off campus, so I ventured on. Stopping the next student I see, I ask if he would be able to add to my hypothetical stash.

“Yeah, what do you want?” the sophomore said.

8:40 p.m.

This is almost too easy.

The student explains that in House 2 alone, there are at least 20 people to go to when in need. “It’s a small campus and everyone knows everybody,” the student said.

House 3, 8:49 p.m.

I come across an open door and make my move. “Would you be able to help me find any drugs?” I said. The student laughs.

“What kind of drugs?” the junior said.

8:50 p.m

Shake what your mamma gave ya.

Almost 16 million use drugs

McCain threatens drug tests for baseball

JILLIAN MILAM STAFFWRITER JGM726@CABRINI EDU

If, by January, there is not a severe crackdown on steroid usage by baseball players, Senate Commerce Committee Chariman John McCain said on Friday that he would instigate legislation inflicting drug-testing procedures on professional athletes. Under this warning, Major League baseball promised to act upon more rigorous drug tests. Commissioner of Baseball Bud Selig mentioned that the league and the players' union had been making progress on a stricter drug policy, according to washingtonpost.com.

As I express astonishment in my successes as of yet, the student is not the least bit surprised.

“For the most part, it takes about 5 minutes to get drugs on campus. Just make a phone call and take a walk to one of the houses.” The junior does not think that this accessibility is a concern. “I don’t think our campus is any different than any other college campus. There’s not much to do around here so it’s kind of like ‘Okay…let’s get stoned,’” the student said.

House 4, 8:55 p.m.

I walk down a hall to find two students that are unable to provide for me. “I don’t do drugs, but try two doors down and you’ll probably find something,” the student said. On my way, I

9:04 p.m.

Damn.

They estimate that more than half of the students living in House 5 habitually use illegal drugs, but “don’t think that it’s out of control.” One of the students points out that even though no one in the house sells drugs, it doesn’t hinder their ability to obtain anything that they want.

“If it’s not a phone call away, it’s a house away,” one of the students said.

House 6, 9:09 p.m.

I enter a room in close, extremely close, proximity to the RA’s room. I deliver my spiel concentrating on the RAlogo displayed on the door.

Irony.

“It’d take about ten minutes, but it’d be there,” the student said.

9:10 p.m.

Holla.

House 7, 9:14 p.m.

Rumsfeld remains in the pentagon

Administration aides said on Friday that President Bush has decided to keep Donald H. Rumsfeld as defense secretary for a second term. After facing calls for his resignation this past summer due to the mistreatment of Iraqis at the Abu Ghraib military prison, Republicans said it would be a mistake to replace him. They believed it would appear to be an allowance for administrations to make wrong decisions in Iraq. At age 72, he is the oldest Pentagon chief in America's history, according to washingtonpost.com.

Stagnate search forBin Laden

The search for Osama bin Laden has been inactive with no recent knowledge indicating where he or his top leaders are hiding, according to Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf. Musharraf also suggested that the United States is in partially at fault due to the fact that we do not have enough troops in Afghanistan. Challenges in Afghanistan would be better dealt with "if the Afghan national army is raised faster, in more strength, so that they can reach out to fill these voids that I am talking about, where U.S. forces or coalition forces are not there," he said, according to washingtonpost.com.

21 Iraqis by insurgents' attacks

stop another student. No dice.

I advance toward the suggested abode and propose my inquiry. The student opens a drawer and tosses a small bag of marijuana onto the desk.

8:59 p.m.

Nuff’said.

This student feels that drug use on campus is far from being a problem. “Alot of people smoke on occasion. It’s not that big of a deal,” the student said. This junior says that if a student has a drug problem, it’s obvious to those around them. “If your friends aren’t noticing then it’s not that bad,” the student said.

House 5, 9:04 p.m.

I mosey along the walkway, eyeing up two students on the front steps of the house. “So, I’m looking for something, would either of you be able to help me out?” I said.

“What kind of drugs?” one said.

The door of the house shuts behind me, followed by desperate pounding. I turn around to see three students eagerly awaiting my generosity. I acknowledge that if they belonged in the house, they wouldn’t need my assistance; after all, how many Loquitur stories have been written about propping doors. Nonetheless, the release bar of the door collides into my hand.

My bad.

“Yo, do you have a blunt?” one of the students asked, directing the question towards me.

“Do you have any drugs?” I said.

“I will in a minute,” the student said. The trio continues on their way as I stake out a transaction of my own—this student is more than willing to help me out.

9:15 p.m.

Boo yah.

The senior confesses that she is not impressed with the drug scene at Cabrini. “Compared to other schools, it’s not bad at all. I actually expected it to be worse,” the student said.

CAC, 9:25 p.m.

I enter an apartment and speak my piece to the four students before me. The answer is unanimous; yes.

17 civilians died when insurgents attacked them at about 8:30 a.m. Sunday near the north-central city of Tikrit, officials said. Occupants of two cars opened fire as they were just about the get off a bus taking them to work. Asecond attack occurred around 9:30 a.m. in northern Iraq. Acar comb killed four Iraqi security personnel, while about 18 other civilians were wounded. The attacks were the latest attempts by insurgents to disrupt the country's scheduled Jan. 30 elections. Iraqi interim government officials have said they will hold the elections as planned, according to cnn.com.

Doctors urge caution fornew drug

Rimonabant, a new drug that supposedly sheds pounds, helps people become uninterested in fattening foods. It is supposed to make you lose weight mainly in the abdominal area, while lessening any cravings for alcohol or nicotine. However, researchers say that there is no reasonable explanation for how it works. Rimonabant has been approved for sale in the United States or anywhere else, due to the fact that it has not been submitted for Food and Drug Administration's approval. Sanofi-Aventis, the company who discovered this drug, plans on applying early next year, according to nytimes.com.

9:25 p.m.

Oh snap.

The students estimate that at least 75 percent of the residents in the CAC use some sort of illegal drug. “At anytime of the day they’ll be stoned out of their mind. It doesn’t faze them,” one of the students said. The roommates agree that alcohol is a much larger problem than drug use on campus. “There hasn’t been any hospital visits due to drugs. There has been for alcohol though,” another student

said.

While returning to the newsroom from my Cabrini cartel expedition, I figured I’d give it one last shot.

Founder’s Hall, 9:39 p.m.

I walked into a classroom of students and with noticeable volume addressed my needs.

“I can get you drugs,” one student said.

“What do you need?” another said.

9:40

12 for 12.

“I don’t think our campus is any different than any other college campus. There’s not much to do around here so it's kind of like ‘Okay…let’s get stoned.’”

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All cereal all the time

ANGELINA WAGNER A&E EDITOR AMW722@CABRINI EDU

Ever wanted Pop Rocks or malted milk balls on top of your cereal? How about changing your milk to whatever color you want? Not a problem. Just go to Cereality, the cereal bar and cafe, that just opened last Wednesday on Walnut Street in Philadelphia.

With pajama-clad servers, Cereality opened near the University of Pennsylvania unveiling 30 brand-name cold cereals, 36 toppings and other specialities. “50 percent of our sales are cold cereals. We just opened last Wednesday. We haven’t even been opened for a week,” Nelson Diaz, the general manager of Philadelphia’s Cereality, said.

Their menu has an infinite amount of choices, including, smoothies (Slurrealities), baked goods (Cereality Bars and Cereality Bites) and parfaits.

Also, on the menu is a combo called “Your Cereal. Your Way” where you can create your own cereal mix with two scoops of cereal, one topping of your choice and milk all for a great price. Not only are you creating an artistic concotion but your cereal comes in a bowl shaped like a Chinese takeout container.

Another combination of cereal on the menu is called “The Devil Made Me Do It.” This sweet treat will satisfy any chocolate lover’s taste. The combo includes Coco Puffs, Lucky Charms, malt balls and chocolate milk crystals. Another combination satisfies the peanut butter lover and another is for those who are health conscious.

The company started at Arizona State University last year by co-founders David Rothe and Rick Bacher. According to cnn.com, the company wants to open more than a dozen Cerealities next year on campuses, hospital lobbies, airports and office buildings.

In the Philadelphia Cereality,

The 80s make a comeback

customers and “cerealogists” can watch cartoons on a flatscreen television, lounge on a couch or check e-mail with the free Wi-Fi access. Cereality is a healthy fast food alternative because according to the American Dietetic Association, cereal is full of fibers and plenty of vitamins and minerals. So, whether you’re watching your diet or just have a hankering sweet tooth, head down to 3631 Walnut Street to get some cereal any time or day of the week.

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ANGELINA WAGNER

A&E EDITOR

AMW722@CABRINI EDU

Bands that can’t afford the dollars for tour buses and CD production now have a new alternative to promote their music. The Shazam and seven other bands will be able to get the same treatment a major record label can provide, thanks to an experiment through Universal Music Group.

The artists will be signed to this digital-only label and be able to make profits off of their CDs through services like iTunes, Rhapsody and MSN Music. Universal’s move is saying a lot for how the record companies out there are dealing with the Internet and illegal file sharing of music. After seeing CD sales lowering

since the past four years, labels have been looking for a way to boost their economy. Now for the first time they’re taking steps to look at digital sales in today’s marketplace.

Most record stores are hurting because of this, but have turned to stocking their shelves with more DVDs and video games. Music industry executives are also saying that they can use the Internet to create a fan base and interest before an album is released. Universal Music Enterprises Digital is hoping to sign enough small acts and make a way to market these bands through a low-risk way without making a physical album.

The shift to this digital world comes with the consequences of a shaky financial stronghold because fans can still go and

download songs for free.

According to Nielsen Sound Scan data, fans buy singles over albums at a ratio of more than 25 to one, even when they’re paying for their music.

Warner Music Group is also trying to develop a similar unit to Universal’s to sign artists with potential for later CD releases. The downside for artists though will be that there will be no advance pay or the covering of the cost to produce an album. If an artist’s sales reach to 5,000 songs then they will have the option of sending CDs to record stores. Universal will be paying these artists a 25 percent royalty on the price of downloads. Also artists will be able to retain ownership of master recordings but will license them to Universal for a limited time.

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JOHNSON STAFF WRITER LCJ722@CABRINI EDU

The ‘80s have become popculture’s most fascinating decade. Its style and essence is taking over main-stream fashion and entertainment; one that has not been tapped in more than a decade. This ‘80s swing has people of all ages dancing to the same drum.

From friendship bracelets to fingerless gloves; its flair has had an unprecedented impact on society. Huge name-plated belts and golden-hooped earrings along with furry Kangol hats are signature trademarks of ‘80s fashion. Not to mention the re-emergence of off the shoulder tops, high-top sneakers, and leather and jean jackets.

This return has begun not only with the style of the ‘80s from kilted mini-skirts to corduroy pants, but also with the art and essence of what ‘80s life entailed; the culture. “The ‘80s wasn’t just about clothes or music, the culture of the decade was strong; unlike any other decade it had a unique vibe,” Michael Akiko of Morehouse University said.

Fashion is not the only aspect of pop culture being warped into this ‘80s swing. From designers to music producers, it seems everyone has something they loved about the ‘80s. Music is jumping in and indulging all that it can of this culture’s revenue. With remakes of ’80s hits and sampling of ‘80s beats, even the clubs have taken this re-mixed trend to the bank. This return has even gone as far as the come back of ‘80s bands and hip hop groups such as the Beastie Boys, who released their latest album earlier this year.

Wall-writing and graffiti are a huge part of ‘80s culture. With big radio boxes and break dancers spinning on tagged cardboard boxes, many will forever remember the culture vividly. “The culture of ‘80s was about being an individual, having your own perception of style and displaying that in the best way you could. Today, being an individual plays a great deal on society as a whole,” freshman Cameron French said. “Even the trends of today promote the individualism that the ’80s portrayed,” French said.

Most of us remember Atari, the first video game. “Wow, the ’80s was great. We had all the best toys and games. I remember when Atari came out and playing Pac-man at the corner store,” Diamond Jones of Cabrini women’s track and field said. “Let’s not forget about those amazing transformers that we found so interesting to play with,” Jones said. TVshows like the Smurfs and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were some favorites.

Toy stores are being filled with ‘80s paraphernalia. From Bratz dolls with roller-skating, visor-wearing divas to Pac-man and pinball joysticks; this incredible decade is resurfacing in almost every way. ‘80s trivia games are also becoming not only very popular but available everywhere you go.

Whether or not you’re a fan of the ‘80s, it doesn’t matter. This decade has made a notable comeback and its no telling when it will fall off. “One thing is for sure though, with a style so unique and a culture so wellrespected, this isn’t going to be the last time you see the ‘80s return,” French said.

ANGELINAWAGNER/A&EEDITOR

Pajama-clad employees serve various cereals to a busy morning crowd with a smile.

Anime becoming mainstream

CHRIS ROGERS STAFF WRITER

CLR723@CABRINI EDU

Whoever said Japanese animation was just for kids? These over-exaggerated films have captured audiences throughout the United States, primarily by means of redefined art and visually stunning features. Though one may agree to such conceptions, others simply cannot stop staring at the unusually big-eyed, puppet-like features most anime characters seem to share. Regardless of such, Japanese animation has brought forth new dimensions to both cartoons and films in the United States.

Armed with everlasting creativity, main-line film producers “borrowed” the conception of using fictional characters as a way to charm an audience composed of both adults and children. For instance, Shrek became an addiction to younger viewers, who, on their part, praised the ugly yet fun features of the character. Much the same way, adults could easily plunge themselves into the enchanting world of an ogre, without necessarily dreading the fact that they are watching a cartoon.

“I didn’t mind the fact that I was going to spend two hours watching a cartoon. I love everything that’s animated, and this movie really caught my attention. What’s really cool about it, is that children can enjoy it just as much as an adult can,” Alberto Davila, a sophomore computer major, said.

Clearly, Japanese animation has contributed to an entirely

new level of film production in the United States. Not only do producers have the ability to touch upon a wider audience but also have gained the ability to add character to their movies.

This became apparent in the movie Kill Bill. As Uma Thurman took on a fierce battle of sword fighting, the scene suddenly turned into that of animation. By doing just that, producers were able to over-dramatize the essence of the fight, as well as add a touch of humor to the slicing and dicing present during the fight.

“Even without the animation part, the movie was kinda crazy. The cartoon part was cool though, cause it brought something funny to the whole exaggeration of Uma kicking the crap out of all those people,” sophomore Ryan Nernei said.

Despite the fact that most Americans enjoy the essence of Japanese animation amongst movies such as Kill Bill or Shrek, others are entrapped with the stereotypical notion that, in majority, true Japanese animation reflects technology, violence and sex. Though this may very well be the case abroad, the Untied States was successful in turning animation into a motion picture more suitable for the eyes of a younger audience.

So don’t let stereotypes ruin the fun! Get out there, and lose yourself in the magic of Japanese-based animation. Chances are that you will enjoy such creativity more than the typical, ever-so-boring, trend of movies poisoning our theaters.

JOHN DEL SORDO STAFFWRITER JOHN DELSORDO@CABRINI EDU

Some people love them, some people love to hate them, but there is certainly no denying veteran recording artists Bon Jovi’s accomplishments. Bon Jovi started out as a small band from New Jersey that got their first break when their song, “Runaway,” originally from their demo, started getting some airplay in 1984.

As the band’s career began to take form, so did their sound. Although receiving respectable success on their first two albums, Bon Jovi was ready to move to the next level and start producing more songs that would attract a larger audience. From that moment on, Bon Jovi’s sound took on a poppier, less aggressive sound, but the music still managed to speak for working class, every day people.

Now, 20 years later, the band finds itself at the top of the music industry, celebrating their 20 year anniversary as a band and their 100 millionth album sold by releasing a new, four CD, box set entitled

100,000,000 Bon Jovi Fans Can’t Be Wrong... The title suits this box set well because it manages to prove its title true using mostly formerly unreleased material.

Many of the songs on this album were actually taken straight from the Bon Jovi vault that actually exists under the band’s recording studio. These songs are previously unreleased, B-sides, import “extras”, a few soundtrack songs and a DVD that includes an interview with the band. The box set also comes with an exclusive booklet filled with quotes from fans, information about Bon Jovi and pictures of the band.

This box set is quite a treat to both moderate and die-hard fans of Bon Jovi because it is like purchasing four new Bon Jovi albums for the price of two. Disc one starts out with the hard-rock ditty about a heart stealing girlfriend entitled, “Why Aren’t You Dead?” Some other tracks that scream out Bon Jovi’s classic sound are “Someday I’ll Be Saturday Night” taken from their 1984 demo, and the slower, more passionate, “Last Man Standing.”

The second disk of the set opens with an up-beat song describing the band’s early days

entitled, “Garage Band.”

Some other tracks that make one wonder how these songs became unreleased in the first place are “Outlaw Love,” “Ordinary People” and the more bluesy “Flesh and Bone.”

Disc four closes with an appropriate track entitled, “Nobody’s Hero” where Bon Jovi proclaim that although they are nobody’s hero, when you need a friend, they will always be there for you.

100,000,000 Bon Jovi Fans Can’t Be Wrong... is not your typical box set full of repackaged songs off previous albums with a few rarities and remixes thrown in. 100,000,000 Bon Jovi Fans Can’t Be Wrong… is not an elaborate greatest hits collection. This box set is truly a premiere collection; it’s the premiere of the greatest hits many listeners, even fans, have never heard.

If you’re already a fan of Bon Jovi this box-set will help you rediscover why, and if you’re not, this multi-disc masterpiece may just sway you into being one of the 100,000,000 who are already familiar with the unique and classic sound that is Bon Jovi.

ANGELINAWAGNER/A&E EDITOR

Anime,such as,FLCL,Evangelion,Dot Hack,Escaflowne and Gundam are popular series over in Japan.

CECELIAFRANCISCO/PHOTO & WEBEDITOR

Jon Bon Jovi,featured above,speaks at a press conference for the Philadelphia Soul arena football team with others.

you or someone you know suffers from chronic writer's block, help is only a phone call away.

ALYSSA SCHOENLEBER PERSPECTIVES & COPYEDITOR AMS725@CABRINI EDU

Two words. Each word: two syllables. Usually occurs near or at the end of an academic term. Most often contains a set of questions pertaining to information given over the period of a semester or course.

And the answer is? You guessed it, f inal exams. Sure, you’re thinking “that wasn’t too difficult,” but for some, studying for them may be.

Towards the end of the semester students often begin to make attempts towards, or at least realize that they need to start preparing for final exams. Along with this comes stress for many. “What happens is we stop all social aspects we enjoy,” Dr. Maria Elena Hallion, exercise science and health promotion professor, said.

“Do not wait until the night or two before to study! Save the night before the test for a final review of

Prepare for finals

previously studied material, not for cramming of unlearned material,” Maritza Gambone DeJesus, tutorial counselor, and Lorena Meskill, peer tutor, said.

The Tutoring Center staff suggests asking professors what information will be covered on the finals and start gathering that particular information into a folder or notebook as soon as possible. Flash cards, reviewing old tests, quizzes and homework assignments are some helpful studying methods. Creating an outline highlighting material needing to be studying helps to prioritize information according to its importance.

Hallion says knowing your grade before the f inal exam helps you prioritize and helps to ease the stress, thus allowing studying to be more effectively.

It is important to have read before the exams. Reading information not previously read or learned is key to being successful. If the information has not been learned, DeJesus and Meskill sug-

gest reading one paragraph at a time and asking what was said in the paragraph to help retain what was said.

Study groups can be very beneficial. “Studying in groups isn’t cheating. Students perceive different information as important, so exchanging notes with peers is helpful,” Dr. Seth Freshie, English professor, said.

To all those stressing over finals, enjoy the last weekend of the fall semester. Enjoy the weekend, but be sure to save the night before the final for reviewing what has already been studied- not cramming. Be sure to keep daily routines and sleep patterns.

Some last minute tips: get a good nights rest, eat a good breakfast the morning of the exam and enter the exam with a good attitude. Be sure to check over all answers when finished.

Just think of how easy that charade was. Prepare and your final can be just as easy and stress free. Good luck!

Quick Tips for Studying

- Don’t cram the night before, instead use the night before to review already studied material.

- Get together with people from class to go over notes and material that may be on the final.

- Old exams, assignments, papers and notes from class are helpful when studying.

- Organize all materials. This makes the studying process less stressful.

All time holiday favorites

JESSICA MARRELLA FEATURES EDITOR

JRM722@CABRINI EDU

With winter break quickly approaching, students and faculty are anticipating their free time to enjoy the holiday. One way to kickoff the holiday spirit is by sitting down in front of the television, cozy under warm blankets to watch Christmas movies. Whether they’re oldies but goodies or new releases, everyone has a favorite Christmas flick.

David Teagle, manager of the Blockbuster on Lancaster Ave., said that certain movies are always in high demand this season. Among these movies are “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “White Christmas” and “The Grinch.”

These coveted rentals are just a few of the favorite movies of people here at Cabrini.

Michelle Murray, senior graphic design and studio work major, couldn’t pick just one favorite. “‘The Santa Clause’is one of my favorites because Tim Allen reminds me of my dad,” Murray said. Her other favorite Christmas movie is “Home Alone” because Kevin McAllister is hysterical.

Sebastian Dronski, junior political science major, has to agree that “Home Alone” is the all time best Christmas movie because “it’s so

amazing.”

Kharisma McIlwaine, junior English and communication major, thinks that “It’s a Wonderful Life” is the best Christmas movie. “I watch it every year with my family,” McIlwaine said. Lauren Walker junior special and elementary education major, also feels that “A Wonderful Life” is “the best movie ever” because it is a good family movie.

Mary Oschell, junior elementary education major, says that “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” is her favorite holiday movie because it has great quotable lines.

Another favorite at Cabrini is “A Christmas Story.” Chris Loringer sophomore graphic design major, has watched the movie ever since he was little. Maura Gertz, sophomore English and communication major, looks forward to the 24-hour marathon of the movie.

Saleem Brown, admissions counselor, says, “My favorite part is at the end of the movie when the kid gets his tongue stuck to a pole.”

Just the thought of the scene alone sends Brown into uncontrollable laughter.

Maggie Cassidy, senior special and elementary education major, enjoys the more recent movie “Elf.” “I like ‘Elf’because it is so funny, and I love Will Ferrell,” Cassidy said.

‘Tis the season to watch festive holiday movies such as “Eight Crazy Nights,” “The Nightmare Before Christams” and “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.”

Cabrini’s top 5 Christmas Movies (in no particular order)

1. “It’s a Wonderful Life”

2. “AChristmas Story”

3. “The Santa Clause”

4. “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”

5. “Home Alone”

KYLE ROUGEAU STAFFWRITER KCR723@CABRINI EDU

Bob Marley is a permanent staple for college students nationwide. Cabrini College is no exception as dorm room after dorm is equipped with at least one or more references to Marley whether it be a poster or full out shrine.

Bob Marley is popular, but is it for the right reasons? Initially when people mention his name it will reference something between marijuana and reggae music. This is all true but this is not all that he stands for and it is about time for people to understand the legacy behind the legend.

Robert Nesta Marley was born in a settlement know as Nine Miles, in the parish of St. Ann’s in northern Jamaica on Feb. 6, 1945.

Marley’s mother was 19-yearold Cadella Malcolm from Jamaica and his father in his 50s was Norval Marley, a white Jamaican and British navel officer.

As a teenager Marley lived in Trenchtown, a section of Kingston, Jamaica’s capital. There he met Bunny Livingston and Peter Mackintosh, who later on would form the group “The Wailers” along with Carlton Barrett, Al Anderson, Judith Mowatt, Marcia Griffiths and Rita Marley.

In 1965 the Wailers had five songs on the top-10 list in Jamaica but earned them little money.

Not too far from Cabrini Marley lived in Wilmington, Del. where he worked as a welder for a Chrysler car factory to make money after mar rying Rita Anderson in 1966. He did not stay long and headed back to Jamaica with enough money to start his own record label.

Everybody knows that Marley was an advocate for the Rastafarian faith. He actually never practiced it until 1966 when Haile Selassie I, the God of the Rastafarians from Ethiopia, ar rived in Jamaica in April to preach his faith. After the arrival of Selassie I Marley the Wailers and many others embraced this religion throughout Jamaica.

Around this time Marley started up his own label known as Wail ‘n Soul ‘m records but was unable to get ahead financially in order for the label to continue.

In 1971 the Wailers started another label titled Tuff Gong after a nickname that Marley was given by his ghetto brethren. After huge success throughout Britain the Wailers signed to Chris Blackwell’s label known as Island Records.

The album “Natty Dread” became the Wailer’s breakthrough in 1974 and was received with rave responses.

Soon after reports of Haile Selassie’s death the Wailers record “Jah Live,” a musical denial of this report, and “War,” a version of a speech Selassie gave to the United Nations. These tracks helped Marley transform from a rock star to a Canaan-like figure of great morale whose words became more politically charged.

The only album to reach the top10 in America was “Rastaman Vibration,” which sold millions worldwide.

Around this time it was made clear that Marley was a huge influence not only musically but also politically.

In Jamaica’s worsening political situation Marley decided to approach the socialist Prime Minister Michael Manley in efforts to perform a free concert for his countrymen with the condition that there be no political connotations.

The concert was announced to take place on Dec. 5, 1976 at Kingston’s Heroes Park Circle along with the announcement that national elections would be held shortly after.

Immediately, Marley received death threats from the opposition party of the right-winged candidate Edward Seaga. On Dec. 3, several gunmen broke into Marley’s compound at 56 Hope Rd. in Kingston where an assassination attempt was made on Bob, Rita and Don Taylor, his manager

Two nights later Marley played an emotional set before 80,000 people in which he displayed his wounds to the crowd. After the concert he left Jamaica for a 14month exile.

During this time the two albums, “Exodus” and “Kaya,” are produced. Marley decided to embark on the largest reggae tour in history but ends the tour early due to the discovery of melanoma cancer in his right foot. Doctors remove part of his big toe in hopes that the disease would no longer spread.

One of the most important concerts Marley and the Wailers perfor med at was “The One Love Peace Concert.” Rival gunmen from Jamaica’s two leading political parties approached Marley to headline the eight-hour concert at the National Stadium on April 22, 1978, the 12th anniversary of Selassie’s visit to Jamaica.

After Marley played the last triumphant performance of the night he called on stage Prime Minister Manley and his political enemy Edward Seaga to shake hands in front of 100,000 people.

For this feat Marley received the United Nations’Peace Medal in New York for his devotion to world unity and his constant struggle

against oppression.

The following year Marley went on tour after releasing the album “Uprising.” In Milan Marley played at a soccer stadium to over 100,000 fans, where the week before the Pope had made an appearance. Marley outdrew the Pope in the number of people attended.

In September Marley began the American part of his tour. There he was the opening act for the Commodores for the two sold-out concerts at Madison Square Garden. The next day Marley collapsed in Central Park while jogging.

Doctors told Marley that cancer had spread to his lungs and brain and he did not have much time left.

However, Marley flew to Pittsburgh to perform what would ultimately become his final concert at the Stanley Theater on Sept. 23, 1980.

After several months of battling cancer Marley was told by Doctors that there was nothing else they could do. Marley decided to head back to Jamaica but only made it as far as Miami where his mother lived.

On May 11, 1981 Bob Marley passed in the company of his family. His final words to his son Ziggy were “money can’t buy life.”

Jamaica went into a state of shock with the news of Marley’s passing. Parliament went into

recess for the next ten days. On May 21, a state funeral was held with Edward Seaga, the newly elected prime minister, who ironically presented Marley’s eulogy.

Marley’s body is laid to rest at his home and birthplace at Nine Miles. Marley’s old compound at 56 Hope Rd. in Kingston was tur ned into the Bob Marley Museum.

Marley was much more than some pot smoking Rasta who played reggae music. He is a legend because he moved people and continues even till this day.

Listen to his lyrics and have a greater appreciation. The song “War” is a great example of what Marley stood for and still stands for as even these lyric’s still apply to today’s political situations.

“That until the day the dream of lasting peace, world citizenship rule of international morality will remain in but a fleeting illusion to be pursued, but never attained, everywhere is war, war.”

Most importantly never forget Marley’s constant struggle of liberation as in “Redemption Song” his lyrics could not come off any more powerful. “Emancipate yourself from mental slavery; none but ourselves can free our minds.”

CECELIA FRANSICO/PHOTOGRAPHYEDITOR

The best of Bob Marley and teh Wailers CD features songs like “No Woman No Cry,” “Buffalo Solider” and “Redemption Song.”

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PERSPECTIVES

A little job advice

CHRISTOPHER OTT GUEST WRITER CRO724@CABRINI EDU

I was thumbing through “The Loquitur” last week, while smoking a delicious, seductive and fulfilling Camel Crema Exotic Blend Cigarette, when a story titled “Smokers Step Back” by Maria D’Alessandro caught my attention.

Little did I know that I was about to find out that I was weakminded and wear a backpack for the sole purpose of transporting cigarettes. Smoking and congregating have gone hand-in-hand for centuries, and what better place to converse about classes than in front of Founder’s Hall. Not all who congregate in front of Founder’s Hall are smoking. Many are standing with friends who smoke. It is illogical to ask smokers to smoke thirty feet from Founder’s because the sidewalk is just as wide, thirty feet from the building. This means you would be walking through the same amount of smoke, just further down the steps.

I would also like to know who

is blowing menthol cigarettes right in Maria’s face, and perhaps Maria should ask this particular smoker not to stand thirty centimeters from her, and blow smoke in her face.

I do not understand people who are concerned about the “smoke-out” and quitting cigarettes when they don’t even smoke. I also don’t understand how someone who walks by a smoker for two seconds would smell like a forest fire in their Journalism class. Maybe you should never walk behind a car that is running, because you will reek of carbon monoxide for the next two days.

I am so glad that there are people out there monitoring my health, but how come it is only when I smoke cigarettes? Oh yeah, because it gives you a sense of purpose and it’s trendy. Where were you when I had diarrhea, you should have told me to quit eating those burritos I am so addicted to.

What’s with all of these antismoking propaganda posters that feature some girl that’s bewildered, frightened and clenching her books while leaning on a locker? Does she have diarrhea too? If you do not understand

that cigarettes have adverse effects on your health, then you do not belong in college.

On a more serious note I would like to take this time to talk about some of the forgotten joys of smoking. Remember that time you asked that girl for a light, and it was the first chance you got to talk to her. Or how about when you are stuffed, you got to have a cig?

When you’re starving, yep a cig will curb that too. What is better than hitting the open road on a road trip with a full tank of gas, some tunes, and a pack of smokes? Don’t forget when you were driving home late one evening and you started to fall asleep, who was there for you?

Chain-smoking those cigarettes sure kept you awake, did they not? And what about that first cigarette of the day before a test or interview, didn’t it get your brain moving.

I say ask not what your cigarettes will do to you, rather ask what your cigarettes will do for you. Phew, all this writing is draining me, I think I need a coke and a smoke. I leave you with this quote, “Pal Mal-wherever particular people congregate.”

‘Cheesiest’ movie lines

1997’s “Titanic,” and Patrick Swayze’s “Nobody puts baby in a corner” from 1987’s “Dirty Dancing.”

Think of your favorite movie. Now think of your favorite line from it. As you replay the scene in your head, you can remember the exact words the characters muttered to each other as you reminisce. Now, when saying the lines in your head they don’t sound that bad, but when said out loud, some things are just better left alone.

ABritish baking company named Warburton’s brought about the question “What are your top three cheesiest moments in film?” to commemorate the birth of their new cheese flavored crumpets. Taken from cnn.com, over 2,000 avid movie goers were asked the question in the U.K. The survey told that women usually selected a line from a romantic comedy, while men usually took the action film/hero route. Such lines being cited as Leonardo DiCaprio’s “I’m the king of the world” from

Despite the drastic 33 percent gender divide between men and women over which movies to choose from, mostly all agreed that Leo’s ‘I’m the king of the world’ line was the cheesiest. Personally, I feel it is as well. While the movie may have broke box office records, it sure gave some of us a laugh seeing Leo’s character scream at the top of his lungs while standing on the rail of the boat “I’m the king of the world.” I mean come on, who does that?

Other movies and their cheesy lines rounding out the list on cnn.com included “Four Weddings and AFuneral’s” “Is it still raining? I hadn’t noticed.” said by Andie McDowell, “Ghost’s” “Ditto” said by Demi Moore after Patrick Swayze says “ I love you,” “Top Gun’s” “You can be my wingman anytime” said by Val Kilmer, “Notting Hill’s” “I’m just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love me” speech made by Julia Robert to Hugh Grant, “Independence Day’s” “Today we cele-

brate our “Independence Day” said by Bill Pullman, Braveheart’s “They may take our lives, but they may never take our freedom” said by Mel Gibson and finally last but not least “Jerry Maguire’s” scene “You had me at hello” said by Renee Zellweger.

CHRISTINE ERNEST STAFF WRITER CME722@CABRINI EDU

Many say that your college experience is based on the individual. You get out of college what you put into college. If this is true, then most of you are screwed.

Afew weeks ago I attended a lecture hosted by the Broadcast Pioneers down at Rowan University. Granted this was a lecture aimed towards English and communication majors, but there was one issue stressed by the guest speakers that still applies to every major. This big issue was to make contacts in your field of study.

It was that simple.

I understood their message. I thought everyone else sitting in that hall understood.

I was wrong.

About more than half of the students in attendance of that lecture walked out as soon as possible. That means that more than half of those students missed out on the chance to make some new contacts in their field of study.

So I came back to Cabrini College to do some observation of the student body’s people skills. After this basic observation I came to my conclusion; the majority of us are screwed.

When you’re sitting in your first post-grad job interview, you can rely on knowing that every other person in that room, your competition, has gone through exactly the same training. He worked his butt off in college to get the best grades possible. He found some internships related to his field of study while in college. Now, he’s sitting next to

you trying to steal your prospective job.

The bottom line is that when you graduate from Cabrini College, or any institute of higher learning for that matter, every single student is going to be on the same level education wise. It is you who needs to find some difference to stand out from the next college graduate.

What are you going to do to make yourself different from everyone else? What could you possibly do to diversify yourself from all those other college graduates competing for that job?

The answer is simple: people skills.

The secret to succeeding in your field of study is to achieve a broad spectrum of networking contacts so you can rely on those contacts later. You cannot rely on those contacts if you have no people skills because you probably won’t have any contacts.

I’m not trying to say that only English and communication students are capable of holding a decent conversation. They completely ruined my faith in my own major at the symposium I attended that was meant to aid students in making new contacts.

The sad part is that you cannot buy people skills. It’s not that simple like buying a car or an education.

I mean there’s no way you can just stop at the corner store and add some personality along with your order.

This means that you must work on being personable yourself right now. Make eye contact. Shake hands. Smile every once in a while.

You are not a robot. Robots do not get jobs after they graduate. Just keep that in mind the next time you walk down the halls of Cabrini College.

‘New study reveals that smoking cigarettes is healthy for babies’

KRISTIN AGOSTINELLI STAFF WRITER KMA724@CABRINI EDU

CAPBoard sounds off

To the campus community,

It has come to our attention in recent issues of “The Loquitur” that some students do not feel as though CAPBoard has put the effort in to programming a successful semester. The staff writers of the paper here at Cabrini have been more then zealous in pointing this out to us. However, CAPBoard begs to differ. We would like to raise several questions that should demand immediate attention not only from “The Loquitur” but the entire campus community.

We would like to first thank Angelina Wagner and Alyssa Schoenleber who took time out of their very busy schedules to meet with the Executive Board of CAP. We know that through this meeting we have made great strides in building an incredible student dynamic between two extremely hardworking groups of students, the Executive Board wished to compliment these two editors for their professional edacity and class they exhibited, “The Loquitur” should be proud to have them on staff. From this meeting we have learned that the editors of the paper are intelligent hardworking individuals and the first question we pose to Cabrini students would be why we aren’t holding the staff writers to a higher standard that would deserve our time and energy in reading their stories. When assigned a story, CAP Board has been assured that writers are given our contact information for their stories. Why is it then that some writers still feel the need to quote our advisor? Amy is a

hardworking administrator who advises CAPBoard diligently; but try and quote one of the members of the Board. Amy will tell you any day; the students are truly the deserving members of our organization. Our expectation of you as a journalist is to make our members feel comfortable knowing that exactly what they said is exactly what is quoted. We enjoy compliments from our peers and our backbones can sustain even the toughest criticism, however we ask for professional courtesy when criticizing our organization and what we do.

We also ask that you please remember that we are your fellow classmates and although we are members of CAPto gain valuable, fun and unique experiences we are ultimately here to serve you. It is, and always has been, our goal to entertain our student body. For any student who has questioned CAP events or decision making ability in either a story they wrote, a story in which you were quoted, or a story in which you read we cordially invite you to join us at any CAPBoard meeting. It is here you may question the events we plan, and work as a member of our organization to do what’s best for Cabrini College.

It is our belief that we have allocated a budget in the most effective and efficient way possible to program events on this campus. It is this fact that makes CAPBoard question why we are the only organization scrutinized for how much they spend on events and how many they should bring. The paper was quick to inform the public of the SGA budget allocations to all the organizations back in October, yet no one, not a member of “The

Loquitur,” a member of any such organization or a concerned portion of the student body has questioned any other groups spending practices as they do CAPBoard’s.

We have continued to fight relentlessly to make this campus a better place for all of our fellow classmates. Imagine the degree of difficulty that comes with planning Spring Fling, now imagine being up against administrators already battling the alcohol abuse of the weekend, holding issues of “The Loquitur” in their hands which cite examples of students wanting to “Make every weekend a ‘Spring Fling Weekend.’” This is the truest example that we work for you, day in and day out we strive to better ourselves so that we may better your college experience.

So, to any naysayer or critic out there we now challenge you to step up to the plate, because come spring, believe us, you will see that we already have. To all the incredible members of CAP, we thank you for all your hard work. Finally, to our greatest supporters, who love what we do and never miss an event, hold on to your seats, you haven’t seen anything yet.

One last note, please feel free to contact CAPBoard or any of the Executive Board. All contact information can be found on our newly designed website found under the Student Organization link on the Cabrini College homepage, just click on the Campus Activities and Programming Board link.

Thank you, The Executive Board Campus Activities and Programming Board

Questioning ‘Loquitur’ bias

In the first editorial of the school year, Sept. 9, Shawn Rice wrote: “The new staff of ‘The Loquitur’will run a newspaper whose goal is to report the truth, whether favorable or not, to the Cabrini community.”

Well, I do believe you, and I mean that. I believe “The Loquitur” has improved greatly over the four years I have attended Cabrini. It is due to the dedication the writers and editors put into the paper, staying up until all hours of the morning, just so we can read things to criticize. However, with regards to bias: we all know media isn’t bias for the things they publish, only bias for the things they don’t.

Week after week, I flip through “The Loquitur” to find countless articles about John Kerry, and his ability to lead this country, without ever holding a seat in the Oval Office. Article after article rolled in, praising his numerous advantages over George W. Bush.

Well, that’s great I think, considering most articles gave facts as well as reasons why you think so, which I respect greatly. However, I am truly puzzled; maybe you can help me out.

“Especially, in a year that will see a presidential election, it is the role of the news media to represent the truth not party affiliation,” Rice said, in the first editorial of the year. Well, aren’t you news media too? Come on, say yes.

I could only bite my lip and smirk when I opened “The Loquitur” the following week

after the election, reading zero articles about its outcome. Yes, zero articles. Oh yea, there was one paragraph in your ‘News Briefs’ section about Bush, but one paragraph in the paper is far less than any vote-preaching paper should have in there (in my opinion). Surely my opinion means something, whether we agree or not. I have learned to express my views in the most respectful way possible.

But, let’s just say I’m wrong. I am out of line for being concerned about such a lopsided, selective view. You guys and gals preached how important voting was to democracy, and I am preaching the importance of fairness and responsibility. I must be ridiculous and just a close minded conservative, for ever thinking you should have ran at least one real article about the biggest news of 2004. You did however find room in the paper, an entire page, for informing the campus on the impact and fine art of video games. Good thinking. America starts with you.

Take care Loquitur, Will Harmon

Sophomore year : moving forward New year makes for new opportunites

KATIE MCNULTY STAFF WRITER KMM725@CABRINI EDU

Entering college as a freshman, there is an overall feeling of excitement. You are eager to meet new people and star t fresh. You can’t wait to experience your first college party and drink on a Thursday night. No longer do you have to listen to your parents tell you to be in at a certain time or to do your homework. You make all the decisions. If you decide to make the wrong decisions then that is ok, as long as you deal with the consequences.

Returning to Cabrini as a sophomore, I had a different outlook on what the year would be like. I figured that sophomore year in college was probably going to be like sophomore year in high school. It is almost as if the sophomores seem to disap-

pear. You can always pick out the freshman and upperclassmen, but the sophomores just float around in the mix. It’s like no one cares about you anymore. Your parents don’t even get all excited about you going back to school.

They do not buy you new things for the year. They basically just send you off. The thought of new freshman girls coming in all dressed up, in their short Abercrombie skirts trying to impress the upperclassmen just irks you even though you did it too. The attention no longer belonged to you. You are old news.

Thinking about the start of sophomore year, I was a little apprehensive to say the least. I knew things would be a lot different. For one, I would be living with new roommates this year in a different building. I was so comfortable living in Xavier with my old roomie. We had become so close and she became one of

my best friends at Cabrini. Would living with different people affect our friendship? Would she become so close to her new roommates that she would forget all about me?

Would everyone that I hung out with last year continue to be friends? Would I have so much work to do that I would not be able to go out on Thursday night? These were some of my concerns as I drove up to Cabrini on move in day.

Passing by Xavier, I began to reminisce about the crazy times me and my friends spent outside of the building just hanging out. I remembered the numerous fire drills that we had around four in the morning and everyone pouring out of the building half dressed, either laughing because they were drunk or angry because they were sound sleep.

All of these memories brought a smile to my face. However, it was time to move on. Freshman year was in the past

and I would just have to realize that nothing could ever beat it. Sophomore year was here at it was time to just let it happen.

Two months into sophomore year, and I am realizing that I was completely wrong about my expectations for this year

I love living in New Res and everything is working out with the new roommates. My old roommate and I remain close friends, and no she did not forget about me. Our group of friends has expanded this year and I know that these will be my friends forever.

The work load is definitely heavier this semester, but I have become more responsible and more passionate about my work.

I have become involved with the College Republicans and discovered my new love for politics. I have been told by numerous people that I have definitely changed since last year and in a positive way.

I have discovered a new hap-

piness within myself and that is more rewarding than partying on a Thursday night. It is certainly not being the center of the social circle that makes you happy or some cute guy on the soccer team. It’s success that makes you happy and knowing who you are and what you want to be. It’s your friends who are always there for you and care for you no matter what.

Sophomore year, so far has definitely given me more than freshman year ever could have. Yes, freshman year was a blast and you will always have those memories, but when it comes time for the end don’t feel so glum. There is so much to experience and I know there is more to come.

So I would say to the current freshman, as your sophomore year approaches, don’t think that there is nothing to look forward to. You will learn so much about yourself and it could be the best year of your college career.

As the world evolves so should a society of people

DIANA ASHJIAN STAFF WRITER DA725@CABRINI EDU

Along with every new generation come new changes. The country in which we live is constantly evolving, but I’m not sure into what. Accordingly, the ways in which we communicate, construct the roles of each other within our society, assemble and utilize our values and morals, interact socially, and learn have revolutionized and become what we know as, “The Information Age.” In this country, educators are very well aware of this and strive not only to keep up with the incessant changes, but also to stay aware of what their purposes are so that they can perform their job more effectively. So, what is an educator’s purpose? And how should an educator educate?

Long ago, communication was based on reading, writing and conversations either personally or via the telephone. Before that communication and the ways in which people learned were orally, by word of mouth or by the written word and a trusty chalkboard. Now, our boundaries have exploded and allowed us to explore much more

advanced means of communication. Today we are taught to do academic research on the Internet. We now have networks that provide us with the kind of technology that make the old mathematical and grammatical classroom seem so outdated, but are these furthered networks curbing humanity and making networks out of us?

Students need guidance to understand that as individuals in society, they eventually need to separate themselves from stereotypes and decide where their place will be in the world instead of merely accepting false identities placed upon them. I really don’t think that teaching a group of 30 students all in the same way could be effective to all of them. Even varied techniques wouldn’t reach everyone because the less attention from a teacher to a student who is a child, to me, means less trust.

And classrooms that are becoming increasingly technological may be expanding resources, but at the same time could be trading in real objective and a real passion for learning for teachers who, as a result, are neglecting a more empathetic approach at constructing real person-to-person contact in the classroom.

It is not enough for the youth

of America to digest the words, the thoughts and the ideas of another. Maybe the purpose of initial American schools was to mold a people into citizenship, but now America’s youth is expected and might soon be forced to go into other countries and risk their lives to help build governments that agree with the values that have continually spiraled South of where they started, right here in the U.S. So, doesn’t that mean that we need new and more profound goals? It takes more than hype about a political campaign to promote liberalism and more than memorization of the preamble of The Constitution to encourage patriotism. I’m just not sure exactly what would.

What is the point if what is learned by that same youth that will be asked to fight, than, is not too much more than how to make a “works cited” page and how to calculate a mortgage. Maybe a proposed deeper kind of digestion should start with the dissection of “The Pledge of Allegiance.” When is the last time any of us has had to say it? And when and if we still do, do our right hands flutter to our chest consciously to make a pledge or is it out of old habit? What I’m saying is that it is questionable whether or not our

A ‘jazzy’ atmosphere

On a quaint campus in the middle of nowhere lies a small catholic college. This college campus houses about one thousand students and provides a place of escape and quiet to study. Can I get a Grande double shot mocha latte with a shot of vanilla and extra whipped cream?? Can I get a cafe latte with a bit of caramel please? Or maybe One of those smoothies with a lot of whipped cream. These are just some of the requests that one would hear thrown around the bustling workspace known to those of the Cabrini College Campus and its visitors as Jazzman’s. Aquaint little shop of sorts, whipping up the latest (as well as the priciest to most) in meal exchange, goodies, sandwiches, coffee’s and smoothies made available to the average college student. From mocha double shot espressos to the famed Santa Fe sandwiches and Club Wraps, the selection is one that is preferred to that of the café. Seems like a great place right? To be surrounded with happy go lucky students and fac-

ulty early in the morning, dealing with the gripes of everyday college with smiles plastered on their faces as well as those whose days are not going the best. To be bombarded by demands of never before heard combinations of hyperactive caffeine laden concoctions, sandwiches, bagels, treats and the anonymous extra pickle request. How about working there?

Well I work there and let me say things look a lot easier from the outsiders perspective. It’s a nice place to work and enjoy the company of your fellow man after class or during a break in classes. But to actually see what goes into the making of running a shop and the coming and going of employees is sad.

I honestly do not particularly care to work in a food based environment. Anyone who has worked in a fast food shop of any sort will know exactly what I am referring to. No more is necessary to say. All in all, everyone has bad days as well as good ones. Working in public service one has to be disciplined and realize that although we may too be having a bad day, tongues must be held until break or you

country’s children are learning to lead or being led into apathy and conformity with textbooks, worksheets and even prayer that could all very well have no sufficient meaning or substance without time spent on allowing the student to grow with new knowledge instead of on top of it.

Maybe humanities should be stressed more than, but not more in a standardized form that includes status quos and test scores, but in a form that is presented existentially allowing room for uniqueness and individualism. I think that more creative classes, such as theater and poetry, could prove to be a significant part of learning because students, through art and literature, can adopt morals and values. I do realize that the Internet could be such a useful tool in assisting such a mission and I don’t dispute that.

What I am disputing is the danger in trying to bring the world so close together with communicative technology and marketing that monotony will become paramount and the human soul in all of its creativity will start to become extinct. Sound far-fetched? Sure it does, but someone tell me in which direction the educational curriculums in our country’s grammar schools are sending the kids.

Someone reassure us all as future and aspiring leaders that those at our heels are learning the kind of empathy that will teach them to respect each other’s opinions and differences instead of learning how to scorn each other for them aggressively and ruthlessly, like in Columbine.

Whichever way American children are taught, I think that schools are fundamental tools in shaping an entire county, and that is why they should be challenged. Every grant should be considered and questioned. I’m not particularly sure what purpose every school has or every teacher. I would like to think that purposes would include hopes at enhancing and stimulating the individual minds of America’s youth and finding as much brilliance as possible as well as emphasis on compassion and interpersonal skills that build confidence along with technology and all that it has to offer.

In closing and in my personal opinion, I think that a separation of schooling and state could and ideally should be looked into and considered by those who plan on making a difference in the schooling system and by those who dare to really lead because as our world continues to evolve so should we as a society of people free to do what we choose.

Cons of commuting

get to go home where venting freely when coming home from work is expected. The concept of ‘the customer is always right’no matter how wrong they really are is the only thing about working there that irritates me. Sometimes you can just tell that you are being given a hard time for the sheer thrill of it. Working at Jazzman’s has given me more patience as far as realizing sometimes it takes certain people seventy five years to order a wrap. It is all about patience, courtesy and selling the product. If one can accomplish that in a matter of three minutes or less, everyone is set to go.

I am grateful for my experiences working at Jazzman’s. I have met a lot of different people and talked to some that I know without a doubt would have never been picked up on my radar in any normal situation, so I am glad for that. One can make a lot of new acquaintances working in fast food or any situation where person to person contact is being induced. The only thing I can say is to take the best with the worst, it all balances out in the end.

MEREDITH CHADEAYNE GUEST WRITER MLC727@CABRINI EDU

Talking to a commuter I realized there were many cons to commuting to Cabrini. I asked her to go further into them.

The first thing that upset her was the feeling of being left out. She never knew when a dance or event was going on. I asked about the flyers in her mailbox and she informed me she didn’t have a mailbox. Apparently, this year Cabrini College took away commuter mailboxes. Not only does she not receive her campus mail but she had to change her mailing address or receive her mail from her parents who she only sees once or twice a year.

Food was another con she informed me about. Jazzman’s has very good food but it is too expensive for her, and many other commuters, bank account. In between classes it is a waste of time to drive home to get something to eat and spend the rest of the time driving back and forth. Going to the library and doing some work while getting a

bite on campus is the smartest choice. I asked her why she didn’t drive to McDonalds or Wawa for something to eat. She replied with again another negative, parking. It sometimes takes fifteen minutes to find parking and then of course the time it takes to walk from the parking lot behind Dickson to the library for her class. Again, Jazzman’s and the library is the best bet. What is she to do?

I myself was stuck in traffic due to an accident. I called the school so they could inform my teacher I may be late. I got to Cabrini five minutes late however spent fifteen minutes searching for parking and another five getting to my class. My lateness caused me to miss the sign-in sheet and not receive credit for the class. I tried to explain to the teacher but if he made an exception for my lateness he would have to make exceptions for everyone.

There are many negatives to commuting that many are not aware of. Talking to one commuter I have learned many. What is Cabrini going to do?

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SONSAE BREWSTER GUEST WRITER

‘Weigh to go;’holiday weight contest to begin

KELLY MCKEE STAFFWRITER KMM732@CABRINI EDU

Why is it that in the weeks coming up to the holidays people start counting the calories and invade the gym, hoping to create a svelte impression at those holiday parties or family gatherings, but as soon as the festivities arrive the same people become food obsessed, drink guzzling and couch bound.

Holiday weight gain is not a phenomenon but is a reality that hits many people from Thanksgiving to Christmas to new years. For the sixth year running Cabrini college is offering the “Weigh to go contest,” for people concerned about this issue. The object of the contest is to maintain your body weight through the holidays and semester break. If successful the participants can win prizes such as special designed t-shirts.

Over 50 community members, students, staff and faculty came for the initial weigh-in in the

Dixon center on Nov. 22 and Nov. 23. These participants will aim to maintain or decrease this initial weight by the final weighins running from Jan. 18 through Jan.20.

The holidays are supposed to signify reflections on the religious connotations of the season, spending time with your family and exchanging gifts. However, more often than not, the aspects that triumph over the rest are food and drink.

Think about it, from the Thanksgiving dinner to those turkey sandwich leftovers, to the Christmas parties, the eggnog, chocolates, pies and not to mention the glass of wine or beer here and there, it’s difficult to be healthy around this time.

However, Tracey Krakowiak, fitness director at Cabrini, and founder of the contest feels that this contest can be easy for people who plan ahead. During the initial weigh-in participants were given a survival guide with tips on how to avoid gaining that holiday weight. These tips include

how to avoid that snack table at parties and fun exercises and foods contestants can use to help them in their battle.

If you have signed up for this contest extra tips can be found at websites such as www.weightloss.com. Here information can be found advising on how to plann ahead, keep a food diary and how to choose sensibly, for example picking a small slice over Aunt Edna’s apple pie over munching mindlessly on potato chips at a party.

Overall success will depend on how focused the contestant is. Being sensible but at the same time relaxing enough to enjoy the holidays. Don’t let the days pass you by as you obsess with carb or calorie counting but focus on your goals and remember who you are doing this for.

So, good luck to those participating and just remember how good you will feel next year when everyone else is sweating it out to shed those holiday pounds while you soak in your new bubble bath.

Cross country growing stronger

NINA SCIMENES SPORTSEDITOR NMS722@CABRNI EDU

Putting it off

CHRISTINE ERNEST STAFF WRITER

CME722@CABRINI EDU

Procrastination is an all toocommon phenomenon for college students and adults alike. Excuses such as “I’ll do it tomorrow” or “There’s always more time” are always easier to blurt out than actually getting work done.

MSNBC defines procrastination as “putting off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness: to postpone or delay needlessly.”

Dave Erlich, senior English and communication major, said, “I’d like to be a good student and start my work in a timely fashion so I don’t have to rush, but there’s too many good things on TV, and my guitar fills in the commercials.”

Unfortunately putting off that report until the last minute may cause more than poor marks.

According to The Chronicle of Higher Education, “Students who procrastinate…are likely to have unhealthy patterns of sleep, diet, and exercise.”

“Sometimes when I leave all my projects to the last minute, it

really has a bad effect on me,” Amanda Popovitch, sophomore political science major, said. “I have trouble sleeping and I give myself headaches instead of actually getting it done. This worrying takes up more time than it would just to do the work.”

The Chronicle of Higher Education reports that procrastinators have higher chances of developing digestive ailments, insomnia, and cold and flu symptoms than students who are not procrastinators.

“It’s an awful feeling. I wish I didn’t procrastinate,” Cristina D’Amelio, sophomore psychology major, said. “I would avoid more stomachaches that way. It’s all in your head, but somehow your tummy starts to hurt.”

Fuschia Sirois, a doctoral candidate in psychology, and Timothy Pychyl, an associate of professor psychology, said that procrastinators have “higher rates of smoking and drinking and a tendency to postpone seeing doctors for acute health problems.”

With finals coming up, health is something that students at Cabrini College cannot compromise.

Cabrini’s cross-country team has been growing stronger each year. The women’s season finished strong with freshman Carolyn Roberts at a time of 23: 17, making it to first-team allconference. Other runners who contributed to a successful season were Jackie McGuckin, and Janine Faulls making it to second-team all- conference.

Roberts is a freshman from Gwynedd-Mercy high school and has been a top runner as her first season at Cabrini. She finished third place overall at Pennsylvania Athletic Conference

regional with a time of 19:59, just behind the number two runner, from the College of Misericorida’s top runner Amy Bower with a time of 19:06.

Other Cabrini runners also finished honorably. McGuckin, senior captain, finished ninth at reginals with a time of 21:52 qualifining her for the secondteam all-conference. Faulls, sophmore finished regional with a time of 23:36.

McGuckin has now completed her last season with Cabrini’s cross country team. “I am proud of this year’s team. I will miss the time spent with the girls most,” McGuckin said. She looks forward to seeing the future success of her teammates

that will be returning. Fortunatly, McGuckin will be the only teammate graduating. The team will be growing even stronger next year with a number of recruites to join the current runners.

Track members also took advantage of the cross country season by training for their own season. Latisha Johnson, captain of the track team, ran in a few cross country meets to build endurance for her season whitch has just begun.

Johnson has been encouraging her team to train on their own to gain an advantage in their season. Stay posted for the track season results as their season starts.

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The Dixon Center is tipping the scales to test Cabrini students to see if their “holiday platter makes them fatter.”

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Students prepare for finals week.

Head women’s swim coach relates swimming to life

ASHLEY WEYLER STAFF WRITER ARW723@CABRINI

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Watch out Michael Phelps! Phelps has nothing on Mike Kernicky, head coach of Cabrini’s women’s swim team. Kernicky has been around the block, the starting block that is.

Born and raised in Folcroft, Pa., Kernicky has been making waves in swimming for the last 40 years. With his best event being the 100 yard butterfly, he received a scholarship for swimming to Rider University. His junior year he transferred to Widener University and completed his college swimming career.

Kernicky is married to Bonnie, with two sons, Michael and John, both following in their father’s footsteps swimming for Villanova University and Malvern Prep High School. He is also the Vice President/Certified Financial Planner/Wealth Management Advisor for Merrill Lynch & Co.

Kernicky is also proud of his musical band called “The Shade,” which he has been a member of for the last 20 years.

Kernicky also coaches Norte Dame Academy’s swim team,

who practices in the Dixon Center. Since the program has been ranked to varsity status, Kernicky said, “We are consistently one of the best high school swim teams in Delaware County.”

Besides coaching two separate teams at the moment, he is also training to swim in the U.S. Masters meet, which, according to its website, “is a national organization of more than 43,000 members that provides organized

gram, which has gone undefeated in their league for the past nine years. This is where Jennifer Manning met Coach Kernicky. She now is his assistant coach. Manning said that he has always been motivated and enthusiastic as her coach growing up.

Comparing to then and now, over the years not much has changed in her opinion, although ideas and techniques for training are always improving.

“I know how they feel at practice because I was a swimmer...I know what their parents expect from them because I have my own children who are swimmers and students,”

Head swim coach, Michael Kernicky

workouts, competitions, clinics and workshops for adults aged 18 and over.”

Kernicky’s teams always have a quote of the day at each practice. “I try to tie that in with a lesson for the work-out,” Kernicky said. He also surrounds himself with his exswimmers as assistant coaches. During the summertime, for the past 11 years, Kernicky coaches the De La Salle Swim Club pro-

Comparing coaching the swim club and coaching high school and college-level teams, Manning said, “There is quite a distinction between running after a bunch of eight and unders and dealing with the ladies at the high school and college levels. Doesn’t matter. Kernicky will work it out!”

Kernicky also said that everyday interesting stories happen at practices and meets of the Cabrini swim team. “This year’s team is very eclectic with girls from many different places and they are really starting to bond as a team. That’s always fun to watch!” Kernicky said.

“I try to explain to the swimmers and prospective swimmers that I know how they feel at practice because I was a swimmer, I know how to train them because I’ve been in the sport for more or less 40 years and I know what their parents expect from them because I have my own children who are swimmers and students,” Kernicky said.

Not only is Kernicky an experienced swimmer, he is also an inspirational coach to every team he coaches. He said, “My life is better because of the lessons I learned in sport [swimming], so I try to pass on how that what the swimmers do in the water each day can and will have an effect on how they live, achieve and accomplish things in their lives.”

New addition to the swim team

MICHELLE MORAN GUEST WRITER MLN724@CABRINI EDU

Freshman Meghan O’Leary has started her Cabrini swimming season with some unbelievable records. Meghan has broken two Cabrini swim records this year alone.

O’Leary broke the 100 meter butterfly school record with an incredible time of 1:11.63. She also was part of the 200 medley relay that broke a Cabrini swimming record. The medley relay consisted of O’Leary, Kristen Longa, Christina Callahan, and Meredith Kroener.

O’Leary started swimming about 11 years ago, though she has been competitively swimming for 8 years. She attended Bishop Shanahan high school in Downingtown where she was a part of their swim team. O’Leary says that she enjoys swimming all year long. During the summer season Meghan is a life guard in Cape May N.J At Cabrini O’Leary wants to graduate with a double major in education.

O’Leary’s quickness and precision brings a lot to the women’s

swim team. She likes to swim in the 500 meter freestyle and the 100 meter butterfly.

She feels that here at Cabrini her swimming coaches and team are very supportive and helpful. She likes how there is more personalized help and training by her coaches and teammates here at Cabrini. O’Leary feels that her medley relay has great potential to keep winning events and lowering their times.

Her personal goal for this season is to keep lowering her personal race times. To help this goal along O’Learu practices five times a week with her team and does runs on her own time. Fortunately Meghan has stayed healthy and injury free so far this season. Although the women’s swim team is not large in numbers O’Leary feels that as a team they are very strong together.

To see O’Leary and her teammates in action come to one of the girls swimming meets. Upcoming home meets include Ocean City on Jan. 8 at 1 p.m., Eastern University on Jan. 19 at 7 p.m., and Arcadia University on Jan. 29 at 1 p.m..

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Head coach Kernicky continues his second year of coaching Cabrini’s Swim Team.

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Meghan O’leary has been a new addition to the swim team setting school records.

Cabrini spirit going strong

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Cabrini’s spirit was at its peek Sat. Dec. 4 at the women’s and men’s basketball home opener. The women’s team playted first with a close game to Wesley, 5563 with a win for Wesley.The women’s team dominated the game the first half but then fell to Wesley the second half.

Fans were on the edge of their seats the whole game while the Cavs defeated Wesley on its home court 69-57.

Halftime was show time for the cheerleaders and the dance team. The new cheerleading team showed off their new uni-

forms while sharing halftime with the dance team and its seasonal routine.

The cheerleading team made history as the first squad to take the court at halftime. With a combination of upbeat dance moves and traditional cheering the team was successful to get the audience’s attention and applause.

For the first time the dance team decided to surprise the spectators with a special Christmas dance. Coaches Alica and Kendall Neil came up with the idea since it was the only time the team would be performing before the holidays.

“We just thought it would be cute to keep the holiday spirit

alive,” Neil said. With green, white and red ribbons in their hair, dancing along to “ My Only Wish (This Year)” by Britney Spears.

Mixtures of choreography gave the routine a unique and professionally look. The team learned the steps to this one-time performance in just two weeks.

The Rocket-style kick line was a highlight of the performance. “I think and hope the crowd enjoyed it. I think they liked the kick line! We all had fun being out there,” Neil said.

Don’t miss the next home game at the Dixon Center, Sat. Dec. 18 at 7 p.m against Washington College.

Transfers seek playing time with Cavaliers

ELYSSA MCFADDEN STAFF WRITER EMM722@CABRINI EDU

The men’s basketball team has recruited two new players this year, both from Philadelphia University. They were originally sought out when they were in high school by Coach Dzik, and later decided that Cabrini was the school for them.

Jim Good, 21, is from Sewell, N.J. He attended St. Joe’s, and went on to Philadelphia University to play for a division two school. Good came to Cabrini “late in the game,” Dzik said.

Good knew that he could get more playing time at Cabrini than he could at Philadelphia University. This was a factor in helping his decision to transfer Good played in his f irst game as a Cavalier Saturday, Dec. 4. He was on the sideline with his new team due to a partial tear in his rotator cuff. The team was glad to have him on the court.

The other recruit is named Jim McMahon, who is also 21 years old. He is from Havertown, Pa. and graduated from Haverford High School. As a high school student, McMahon was thinking about which college to go to and Cabrini was a possibility for him.

With Philadelphia also as an option, McMahon changed his mind when having the advantage of going to a Division II school. Like Good, McMahon had limited playing time at Philadelphia

University and knew there was a lot of potential court time for him if he transferred to Cabrini.

McMahon has already started playing in several games. Last week, he led the Cavaliers in a game vs. Arcadia, scoring a total of 19 points. He has already brought a great deal to the team.

Aside from basketball, these two men came to Cabrini to get a good education. They both have strong academic goals, and wanted to choose a school that was appropriate for fulf illing these needs.

McMahon has been pleased with the small atmosphere of Cabrini. “All the guys are nice and the trip that we just took got to get to know each other better,” McMahon said. Spending over f ive hours on a bus brought the team closer together when they were playing in Myrtle Beach and Virginia for a tournament.

These two players will bring a lot to the team, and have been putting effort into everything they do. McMahon and Good both have great attitudes, and are a pleasure to have as a part of the men’s basketball team at Cabrini. They are both willing to do whatever it takes to make it to the top.

These men will contribute to the team in numerous ways. “They are both nice young men, great students and excellent players,” Dzik said. Cabrini benefits every year from new players, and with McMahon and Good joining the team, the Cavs are sure to do well this season.

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Jackie Yoder protects the ball looking to pass to a teammate during the first home game of the season against Wesley.

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The dance team performed a holiday special performance at half time Sat.Dec.4.

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Jim Good and Jim McMahon are two new recruits to the Cabrini men’s basketball.