Feb. 25, 2005 issue 17 Loquitur

Founder’s Day focuses on social justice, immigration

MELISSA STEVEN ASST. FEATURES EDITOR

MS727@CABRINI EDU

Founder’s Day is celebrated yearly to honor the memory of Sister Ursula Infante and her lifelong commitment to educating the community about social justice. Founder’s Day was held with special guest speaker Jim Claffey on Thursday, Feb. 17, in the Grace Hall Atrium. This year’s theme was “Immigration and the American Dream: a Tale of Two Long Islands.”

President Dr. Antoinette Iadarola started the afternoon with a speech remembering the founding president. She joked that her and Sister Infante “saw eye to eye together” because they were both the same height. She talked about Sister Infante’s passion for teaching students education of the heart. “She wanted students to live lives of dignity and purpose…a life

Benefits to be cut for faculty, staff

LAUREN REILLY NEWS EDITOR

LMR722@CABRINI EDU

Reduction in benefits for Cabrini faculty and staff, effective March 1, 2005, will leave many employees $2,748.72 poorer.

During a meeting last November, Lisa Shimada, the director of Human Resources, presented the proposed change in benefits-a change that will affect a considerable portion of the college's faculty and staff.

In a letter addressed to President Iadarola from the Faculty Senate on Feb. 11, 2005, Dr. Rocco Paolucci, an associate professor of IST, and Dr. Brian Metz, an assistant professor of business administration, state that although the changes had been discussed in the November meeting, employees did not receive official documentation or reasoning regarding the cutbacks.

However, a release dated Nov. 14, 2001, does reveal the college's intentions to reduce the benefit plans. Iadarola stated that “The Executive Committee re-examined current allocation of funds and identical areas that exceed the parameters of the College's budget. It found the College's

Effective March 1,2005 Cabrini will be cutting faculty and staff salaries and benefits.

allocation of funds to employee benefits surpassed amounts that would contribute to the future financial health of the institution.”

According to a professor, who requested to remain nameless, these numbers have never been released to the faculty. “You'd be more likely to get a forthcoming answer from President Bush about the real costs of the Iraq war than you would from President Iadarola about the financial issues that necessitate cutting

our benefits at the expense of every single employee and their families,” the professor said.

Changes in benefits began in March 2002 with all new employees receiving the benefits plan in question, while “grandfathered” employees, or those hired before March 2002, remained under the flex benefit plan. Therefore, the benefits for the “grandfathered” employees will be amended to that of any employee hired after March

2002.

The new benefits plan will allow each full-time, eligible employee $1,460 in coverage annually, potentially costing faculty member anywhere from $2,748.72 for a single employee without children to $11,132.64 for full family coverage. These figures are in reference to employees who chose the Personal Choice 5 insurance

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New building ‘SET’ to open

MARIA D’ALESSANDRO ASST. MANAGING EDITOR MAD724@CABRINI EDU

Give the SETbuilding until the end of the semester and then Cabrini will be in business.

It is believed that by midMarch, if not sooner, all will be in place and commissioned to satisfaction for the Center for Science, Education and Technology.

Dr. Sheryl Fuller-Espie, an associate biology professor, said that the furniture, fixtures and equipment will be installed by early May; the science department will begin packing in midMay, and moving in early June.

“It will take us most of the

summer to get everything unpacked, put away and all of the equipment aligned as needed. It’s a much bigger task than most people realize. The science faculty will have little time for anything else this summer,” she said.

The Turner construction company is working through a “punchlist” that was put together by Cabrini’s architects, EYP.— Einhorn Yaffee Prescott Architecture and Engineering P.C.,— to ensure everything was installed correctly and that Cabrini is getting what was specified in the construction documents.

Fuller-Espie said, “Often,the

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The construction of the SET building faced some obstacles with vandals,but will be completed this semester

Defining Loquitur’s purpose on-campus

“Is this a major student concern? One of the questions I have with the Loquitur, you say this is a student paper. I speak to students, I have students in here all the time-I haven't heard of these things. I could be out of the loop. Are these burning student issues? Lottery is a burning student issue, housing is a burning student issue, and I hear that, I've heard it from students - I haven't heard any of these from students. I will say that in the past I've had members of the editorial board come here and said 'this is not an issue with the students, but we are getting pressures from other sources to pursue the article.' And I'm just curious, is this pressure from other sources?”

- President Iadarola

Recently, this fair but from a journalist perspective an insulting question regarding the issues the Loquitur handles in its weekly editions was asked. The “burning” question that was put in front of us was: should the Loquitur cover hot topic matters such as the reduction in faculty and staff salary and benefits?

The answer is unequivocally, YES!

The doubt that was suggested in this question was the fact that the Loquitur is a student-run newspaper and thus would handle only matters relating to students. Although this is true, the Loquitur's responsibilities also demand that all Cabrini matters whether it relates to students, faculty or administration should be considered and examined on how they affect the entire community

The Loquitur is a forum for the entire Cabrini community and thus should continue to discuss stories like the faculty and staff salary and benefits cuts and the administration's decision not to renew Dzik's coaching contract alongside topics like housing and parking. Given the fact that the newspaper has the responsibility to write and investigate stories involving the college's students, faculty and administration, the Loquitur will continue to do so until its unimaginable demise.

The question goes on to inquire whether an outside source has been encouraging the Loquitur to raise awareness and create spark over these issues. It is with good reason that the question be posed whether the Loquitur is receiving outside pressure to speak out about certain issues that are considered taboo since manipulation goes both ways when investigating an article.

The answer to this question is simply, NO!

In the Loquitur's editorial meetings, the editors participate in open discussion over various ideas that will eventually become our lead stories. When we speak on a topic that could be classified as being dictated by an outside source, the real reason behind the Loquitur's decision to write about it is to make ourselves a well-rounded paper.

We are a student-run newspaper but what that means is that we are students who are learning through practical experience the skills required for journalists in today's society. We are not limited to writing the standard student complaints. Rather we are inclined to provide the campus with all events going on around them.

There are no hidden agendas to the Loquitur's stories. We are a student-run newspaper that demands of itself the task to confront difficult issues without any bias. Our goal is to find the truth in the stories we write about it. The Loquitur has and always will strive to be more than just a student newspaper focused solely on student issues but rather on all issues that eventually affect students.

President’s letter adds fuel to fire over Dzik

SHAWN RICE EDITORIN CHIEF SMR723@CABRINI EDU

In a letter sent to alumni addressing the John Dzik situation, President Iadarola stated new reasons for not rehiring the long-time coach. “Our Athletic Director, Leslie Danehy, is committed to responding to the changing environment of NCAA Division III athletics, emphasizing that rigorous academic programs and participation in sports contributes significantly to the student’s overall collegiate experience.”

Dzik was surprised to find that the decision not to renew his contract was done solely by the athletic department. “Leslie warned me that Lysionek was going to get rid of me. I see Iadarola spinning it down to Leslie.”

The changing environment that was indicated in the letter refers to a process that has been going on for 10 years in the NCAAto strengthen the academic aspect of student athletes. As recently as January 2005, the NCAADivision III has begun to vote on possible changes in their academic standards.

“I always put the welfare of the student-athlete first,” Dzik said.

The Loquitur was not able to document the student-athlete graduation rate because most Division III colleges like Cabrini

do not give athletic scholarships. Danehy has stated that a computer system should be implemented in five years that will be able to track Cabrini’s graduation rate of student-athletes.

“I think they would be high (graduation rate) in all the sports; it wouldn’t just the men’s basketball team. I think that, again, I don’t have hard data,” Iadarola said.

Shortly after Dzik was told that the college would no longer require his coaching services, Dzik had a discussion with VicePresident of Student Development Christine Lysionek about philosophies towards academics and athletics. “She (Lysionek) told me through her observations we have divergent philosophies, whatever that means,” Dzik said.

It has been rumored and confirmed by Danehy that the college has looked into replacing Dzik with one of his assistant coaches most specifically his longtime asst. coach, Joe Kelly. Dzik said, “I find it odd that the school would fire me and want to hire Joe who after 25 years shares the same philosophy as I do.”

On March 18, 2005, coinciding with the end of the basketball season Dzik will no longer officially hold his position as special assistant to the president for athletic advancements leaving the responsibilities open. Vice-President of Institutional Advancement Robin Moll said, “What I’ll

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propose at our planning and budget meeting is not a direct replacement of that position as it was structured at the salary it was. I think that the work that was in that job’s description needs to get done, so I am very committed to continuing the work of engaging student athletes in the life of the college, now and in the future, in having meaningful connections between all alumni, but that would also include athletes in the ongoing life of the student and the plan.”

“I don’t know if there’s anymore about this issue that we can rehash; we’ve made a decision. We didn’t do it precipitously, we did it with great thought and regardless of the information that you are receiving from John, it was done in full consistent compliance of the college’s policies and procedures, and he does know the reason. So, he is not being kept in the dark,” Lysionek said.

Whether there has been any mutual discussion since the news first broke out over Dzik’s nonrenewed contract has yet to be seen. Dzik said, “I haven’t reached out to anyone (administration) and they haven’t to me.”

For more information on this matter and to read the letter from the president, go to www.keepjohndzik.com

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Reduction in benefits to occur for faculty, staff

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option, the best plan offered by Cabrini; cheaper alternatives, like Keystone HMO, can be chosen instead, but most faculty decline this option because, as stated by the anonymous professor, it's “a plan notorious for denying coverage.”

Iadarola maintains that the benefits plan, in contrast to other schools, is “very competitive.” Compared to other schools in the area, Cabrini remains to be part of the few institutions that offer opt out medical coverage for their eligible employees; however, many of the insurance company options at these other colleges are of higher quality.

Shimada said that these changes apply to every full-time, eligible individual employed by the college, including the administration-Iadarola herself stands to lose the $2, 748.72, which in the academic year of 2002 to 2003, as documented by the Chronicle of Higher Education, would bring her total compensation down to $180,453.

Faculty Senate members state that it was originally the administrations ideas to adjust the former family benefits plan because flex dollars would provide a reasonable arrangement that was not

affected by a faculty or staff member's marital status. According to the Faculty Senate, “The new system will move back to what the administration saw as an inequitable system.”

The Middle States Evaluation, the reaccredidation process that all institutions participate in every 10 years, states that based upon comparable institutions nationwide, Cabrini's faculty salaries for full-time and associate professors rank between the 50th and 60th percentile, while salaries for assistant professors ranges between the 40th and 50th percentile.

Figures compiled by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) revealed that in 2004, the average salary for a Cabrini professor was approximately $65,000, an associate professor earned $53,100, an assistant professor pocketed $43,200 and instructors made $35,000. With these changes, a married professor with children would now make $54,468.

This brings up concerns from the Faculty Senate who believe that the decrease in benefit finances could result in “difficulty recruiting and retaining faculty.” In addition to this, the Senate feels that “employees are not valued, they are treated as

Founder’s Day film ‘opens eyes’

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worth living,” Iadarola said. She wanted to give the students of Cabrini College a practical education, one that they can “learn by doing.”

Jim Claffey, a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, talked about his experiences with immigration in and outside of the United States. He said that immigrants come to America for the chance at a better life. Immigration is such a heated debate today that it is very hard to propose a real solution.

His presentation included the film “Farmingville,” which is about a town in Long Island that had an influx of immigrants in the ‘90s. It depicted the harsh treatment and life in which day laborers must live.

Colleen Bowman, a junior business administration major, said, “The film opened my eyes to what it would be like in their shoes. It was frightening.”

He said the process for citizenship is so long and inefficient that it makes it impossible for immigrant to obtain a green card.

The immigrants in the movie only came to Farmingville for work, but they were met with prejudice and violence by the residents living there. Claffey said that the U.S. desires these day laborers and without them our economy would be in huge trouble. “We need their labor, but no one wants to see them,” he said.

Claffey proposed solutions to help immigrants become better assimilated in the U.S. and challenged the audience to practice one of Cabrini’s core values, diversity. He wants students to go learn another language and travel beyond a resort hotel to the real villages of different countries. He said, “We must speak out every time we see abuse against another human being, there should be zero tolerance.”

Phil Nicolo, a sophomore criminal justice and sociology major, said, “It is important to realize that everyone should be given a fair chance at making a life for themselves. Immigrants need our support because they are trying to obtain a better life.”

'expense' rather than 'valuable resources,' and that the College's financial resources are being drained from personnel and put into bricks and mortar.”

Many members of the faculty

and staff still remain indignant.

“We are, in essence, blue-collar PhDs, ununionized and locked out of any governance model that gives us a voice. We're like the students in that regard: we're told

to shut up and accept the way things are, which is hardly a community based on vision, excellence or respect,” the anonymous professor said.

Co-op urges seniors to ‘get in gear’

ASHLEY WEYLER ASST. NEWS EDITOR ARW723@CABRINI EDU

The Cooperative Education and Career Services Office, better known as the Co-op office, provides career planning and assistance to students. The goal is to enable students to develop professional exposure and earn some college credit, in addition to earning income as well. Juniors, and especially seniors, can most benefit from their services offered.

“At this point, we have a good amount of seniors coming in the office,” Jennine Picini, the assistant director of co-op education and Career Services. Picini continued, “We could have more. After spring break we have a rush of seniors coming in.”

Co-op offers an online resource, www.collegecentralnetwork.com. Students can post their resumes at this website so that they can get career opportunities. The co-op offers help in drawing up a resume to give out to employers as well.

Matt Dzuryachko, a senior exercise science and health promotion major, used the co-op office’s services to develop a resume for his internship at Main Line Medicine and Exercise, where he currently works in the physical therapy department. Dzuryachko said that he thinks that co-op is useful for those who want to earn money off campus.

“I find it very beneficial for those who are unable to achieve

work study or work grant that need money,” Dzuryachko said. With the help of a Cabrini alum, who he at the fitness center, where Dzuryachko also works, he was asked for a resume and to submit to LAFitness, a potential job after graduation.

Kendall Neil, a senior English and communications major, said that the co-op office’s motivation and enthusiasm helped her find an internship this past fall semester of her senior year.

“They called me and kept track of my progress. They gave me options and helped me follow through with my internship,” Neil said.

The director of Cooperative Education and Career Services, Nancy Hutchinson, said seniors have to be smart about future career plans. “Of the graduated seniors, 59 percent are offered full-time or permanent employment with their co-op placements,” she said.

Picini said that the best way to find jobs is networking through people. She said, “ Through the mentoring network, which is a network of alums that have posted their info in systems, a Cabrini student can see what former students have done and how they got where they are today.”

On Tuesday, March 22, 2005, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Dixon Center, Cabrini will be hosting the Intercollegiate Career Fair. There, students can meet with organizations seeking full-time, part-time, co-op and internship employees. Students should bring resumes and dress

The co-op office has many resources for sneiors looking to find employement after graduation.

for success.

Hutchinson and Picini both agree the myths that there are no jobs for recent graduates are false. “The trend is shifting. Most employers are looking for

entry level positions. Many companies are responding to the Career Fair,” Hutchinson said. “Seniors need to get prepared and get their butt’s in gear!” Picini added.

If looking for an internship, job, co-op, or need help with resumes, please visit the co-op office, located in Grace Hall. Office hours are Monday: 8:30-7:00, Tuesday-Friday: 8:30-4:30. They can also be reached at extension 8307.

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Excitement builds for SET

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last five percent of a building takes more time than one would anticipate, but we are very close.” Once the “punchlist” items are resolved, the SETbuilding will be complete.

Fuller-Espie strongly believes that the SETbuilding will live up to expectations. “SETwillbeanexemplary placeto teach, learn and develop intellectually, and this will be apparent when we are in SETnext fall,” Fuller-Espie said. The SETbuilding will enable the science and Infor-

Shiites elect Jafari to be their leader

mation Science and Technology (IST), faculty to expand their programs because of the additional classrooms and laboratories for teaching and research.

Fuller-Espie believes that the building will attract more students and expand the science programs. “At last, Cabrini will have adequate space to promote undergraduate research in the sciences. This will aid in the recruitment of top quality students to our programs,” she said.

“Hopefully, we will hit the ground running,” Dr. Chris Kule, an assistant biology professor, said. The science department has acquired

numerous grants that have allowed for the use of top-ofthe-line instruments in the labs.

“This is an exciting opportunity for all of us, not because of teaching there; because we are in a cutting edge facility that integrates lecture and lab to an extent that’s different in our current facility. It adds dimension to teaching.”

Kule is not the only one enthusiastic about the new addition to Cabrini’s campus. Fuller-Espie said, “I am looking forward to teaching in SETmore than anyone on this campus can imagine.”

Ibrahim Jafari has been chosen by the elected Shiites as their leader after months of speculation and many voters risking their lives. The winning slate of the elections picked the leader of the country's oldest Islamist party to head the government on Feb.22. If confirmed this decision would lead the way for a unity government reaching out to the Sunni Arabs who mostly boycotted the election. Jafari is viewed as a studious man, noted for his honesty and integrity. However his connections with the orthodox Islamic religion have led to fears, especially from women, on the future of the country under his rule. Jafari once preached “Islam makes a woman the responsibility of her father until she marries, and then she is the responsibility of her husband,” according to the New York Times.

Quake shakes Iran

Apowerful earthquake shook central Iran early on Feb. 22 collapsing buildings and flattening sections of towns and villages. So far the disaster has reportedly killed 370 people and injured hundreds more. The quake, measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale, was centered on the outskirts of Zarand, a town of about 15,000 people, according to the seismological unit of Tehran University's Geophysics Institute. It struck the mountainous region at 5:55 a.m., damaging at least 40 villages. The rescue operation is underway, hindered by hazardous weather conditions in the aftermath of the disaster, according to the New York Times.

New finds on Mars

Afrozen sea has been discovered under the red planet's surface, raising the possibility that life may exist there. The European Space Agency's Mars Express orbiter discovered this phenomenon in exploration this week. Above this area was found high levels of methane gas, a by-product of the metabolism of many organisms, which raises the suspicion that there may well be organisms surviving on the planet. This find has excited many renowned scientists working on the Mars mission and a paper will be published on the discovery in March, according the the Washington Post.

California hit by storms

Deadly storms pounded California for several days. Several people have lost their lives due to mudslides, car accidents, and flooding. Homeowners all over the area were forced to evacuate, due to the possibility of their homes collapsing. Alocal engineer was killed when he fell into a sink hole that he was assessing. Tornados caused a problem in the northern part of the state. Those out at sea had a rough time trying to survive high waves. One man had to jump overboard in order to be rescued. The storms were expected to die down by Wednesday afternoon, according to MSNBC.

Simpsons break barriers

'The Simpsons' outed its first gay character on Sunday Feb.20. Patti Bouvier, Marge Simpson's, husky voiced, hairy sister came out of the closet to the millions of viewers of the Fox network show. Even more controversial, the show challenged the issue of gay marriage having Patti set to marry Veronica, a female golf pro. The show which has been on television for 19 years has pushed a few buttons and will continue to do so until it has finished its last show, according to CNN.

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It is expected that the new SET building will be fully operational by mid-March.The building will enable science students to use state-of-the-art technology in order to complete their studies.

PHOTOCOURTESYOF ASHLEE LENSMYER

The Wolfington Center held a Mardi Gras auction from Tuesday Feb.8- Thursday Feb.10.the auction benefits foundations such as Spring Service Immersion Trips,and Tsunami Relief through Catholic Relief Services,spring break trips to West Virginia and New York and also the borders experience in Mexico.

Arts & Entert ainment

Auto show vrooms into Philadelphia

PAUL NASELLA STAFFWRITER

PJN722@CABRINI EDU

Large crowds of eager car enthusiasts filled the Philadelphia Convention Center for the 2005 Philadelphia International Auto Show which took place from Feb. 5-13.

At the show were over 700 vehicles from more than 40 different manufacturers. This included the latest makes and models of both domestic and foreign vehicles. Also featured at the auto show were futuristic concept cars as well as a few favorites of yesteryear.

This year’s auto show was produced by the Automotive Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia (ADAGP).

At this year’s auto show were many vehicles making their East Coast debut. Vehicles such as the

Aston Martin DB9, Audi A4/S4, Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06, Dodge Charger, Ferrari Modena F430, Ford Mustang Convertible, Infiniti M45, Honda Ridgeline, Lamborghini Murcielago, Lexus GS, Mercedes ML350, Pontiac Torrent, Saturn Sky Roadster and the Subaru B9 Tribeca just to name a few.

One of the good things that came from this year’s auto show was that the ADAGPdonated a dollar for every auto show attendee to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) through the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation.

Abig display at this year’s auto show that surely pleased show-goers were the concept cars presented by many of the show’s various manufacturers. On display at the Convention Center were the Buick Velite, Chevrolet Nomad, Chrysler Airflite, Dodge Slingshot and Ford Shelby GR1.

Aspecial feature of this year’s auto show was the Tuner Salon located in the Grand Hall of the Convention center. Once inside, show-goers could see many customized cars from such manufacturers as Scion, Honda, Pontiac and Daimler Chrysler.

Another specialty of this

“salon” was the DUB Magazine Celebrity Car Showcase. In this showcase, the onlookers could see vehicles owned by Shaquille O’Neal, Rap artists Ludacris and Twista as well as the DUB Magazine 2005 DUB Edition Dodge Magnum.

Also on hand at the auto show were tuner specialty vehicles that could be found inside just about each manufacturer’s displays. These vehicles include the SEMAChevrolet Corvette, SEMAPontiac GTO, Nissan NISMO Frontier, Lincoln Navigator K and Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart.

One of the more interesting displays by auto manufacturers was the display of hybrid vehicles. According to a press release by the Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia, a hybrid vehicle is one that, “has both a gasoline engine and an electric motor to conserve fuel mileage.”

Honda displayed the Accord, Civic and Insight while Toyota exhibited the Prius. Other manufacturers showcasing their hybrid vehicles included Lexus, Ford, and GMC.

For all the car lovers on hand during the auto show, there was a vintage display from the Eastern US Concours D’Elegance and the Buckingham Concours D’Elegance. Both displays featured cars dating from the turn of the 20th century all the way up to the 70s. Included in both displays were vehicles from Mercedes Benz, Chevrolet, and even a mini-scooter.

Abig crowd pleaser this year was Chevrolet’s redesigned Corvette. Looking sweeter than ever, it features a 6.0 liter V8 engine that produces 400 horsepower and ft/lbs of torque. Its eight cylinders are mated up either a 4 speed automatic or 6 speed manual transmission that connected to the rear for rearwheel drive. However, you’re going to have to hold those horses because this beauty carries a base price of just under $44, 000.

Another car that drew quite a lot of attention was Ford’s all-

new vintagely designed Mustang. This mean stallion features the vintage fastback look coupled with old-school muscle. Featured in both the GTand V8 models, the buyer has a large array of options at their disposal to make this pony truly one-of-akind.

First off, the new Mustang offers an, “industry-first, colorconfigurable instrument panel,” that offers the ultimate in personalization according to the 2005 Philadelphia International Auto Show Buyer’s Guide.

This sweet ride is available in V6 deluxe and Premium and GT Deluxe and Premium models.

Other options include sideseat mounted air bags, an interior upgrade package with satin aluminum trim, 5-speed manual and automatic transmissions, wheel locks, and 17-inch machine cast aluminum wheels (GT only) according to the 2005 Philadelphia International Auto Show Buyer’s Guide. Nonetheless, this retro-pony is going to cost you a little over 19 thousand big ones.

Another crowd pleaser was the Ford Thunderbird whose 2005 model marks its 50th anniversary. This classic beauty features a V8 engine with automatic transmission that churns out 280 horsepower and 286 ft/lbs of torque. However, this wonder of automotive past doesn’t carry the same price tag it did on its birthday; this baby comes at a base price of $38,000.

One last big feature of the car show, and I do mean BIG, is the latest model of the Hummer H2 and H2 SUT. Even though these behemoths resemble buildings on wheels more than automobiles, both feature a 6.0 liter V8 engine producing 325 horsepower and 365 ft/lbs of torque. Both feature 4 wheel-drive as well as a wheelbase of 122.8 inches. Also, these baby-hughies weigh in at a staggering 6400 hundred pounds. It is also safe to say that your wallet is going to be feeling more than just the strain of being sat on all day. Both vehicles carry a base price of a little over $50,000.

Alter Bridge wows the Electric Factory

had been waiting for. Alterbridge had finally come to life.

The coldest night of the weekend, thirty-seven degrees outside with the wind chill factor. People were bouncing up and down, around the block, impatiently anticipating being let into the Electric Factory.

On the play list for Saturday, Feb. 12, were opening acts Submersed and Philadelphia’s very own Silvertide, along with the head lining act, Alterbridge.

Submersed hit the stage at approximately 8:25 p.m. The lead singer, Don Carpenter, knew exactly how to get the crowd all fired up. It is easy to get the crowd psyched when a band member praises them and salute their hometown.

“The Electric Factory is one of our favorite venues to play,” Carpenter said. “It is so great to be so close to your fans especially when you make it possible for us to do what we love every day.”

At the end of their set, Carpenter proposed to his girlfriend in front of the entire audience. Needless to say, his future wife was balling her eyes out as she answered “yes” once she spotted the ring.

After popping the big question, Silvertide pounced on stage to announce that it was their bass player, Mark’s, birthday. “Everyone should “raise up their glass and join in the celebration,” said a Silvertide member. The lead singer then distributed a six-pack of Yuengling amongst the group.

Riling up the crowd, Silvertide played an intense set, including the lead singer hanging from the bar- level of the Electric Factory. After 45 minutes, it was the moment everyone in the audience

At 10:28 p.m., Myles Kennedy, Mark Tremonti, Scott Phillips and Brian Marshall hit the stage to “wow” the audience with an unforgettable performance.

Playing an hour-long set, Alterbridge played eight songs including their latest single, “Open Your Eyes.” Kennedy, lead singer, had the crowd swaying from side to side and praising the lead guitarist, Tremonti. Every time Tremonti performed a solo, the crowd went absolutely insane.

Members of the audience were banging their heads to the beat of the drum and every time a string was picked on the bass. During slow and acoustic songs such as “In Loving Memory,” fans whipped out lighters while moving side to side as if it were a pop concert.

At the end of the show, all three groups came onto the stage an threw their drumsticks and guitar picks into the audience so that fans could take home some form of memorabilia with them.

One 12 year-old boy caught a drum stick from the middle of the crowd and said, “This is the best show they have ever put on.” The boy had been to three other Alterbridge concerts to compare to.

People filed out directly to the booths that were set up. In each booth were the artists from Submersed, Silvertide, and Alterbridge signing CDs and posters as well as talking to die-hard fans.

Many fans couldn’t have much more: a proposal, a hometown success, and a killer performance for one of today’s hottest rock bands. Doesn’t get much better than that.

CHRISTINE BLOM/ASST COPYANDPERSPECTIVESEDITOR

Alter Bridge performed with Submersed and Silvertide at the Electric Factory.

CHRISTINE BLOM CBB722@CABRINI EDU ASST. COPYAND PERSPECTIVES EDITOR

Dillinger Escape Plan graces the church

CHRISTINE ERNEST ASST. A&E EDITOR CME722@CABRINI EDU

Excitement electrified the cold, chilling air as fans lined up outside the First Unitarian Church and into Chestnut Street. Kids huddled together for warmth and the smell of stale smoke drifted up into the bitter night sky.

KRTCAMPUS

Not the average love story

LANACAPIZOLA GUEST WRITER

LRC722@CABRINI

EDU

At first I was hesitant about what to expect from this movie. I heard so much hype about it that I thought when I would finally rent it; it would turn out to be a total let down. Seeing the previews made me think it would just be another predicable, puppy love, and overrated romantic movie. However, as soon as this wonderful, thrilling romance lit the screen it instantly sparked my interest and I soon realized what all the hype was about.

The Notebook isn’t just another “chick flick,” I have heard many guys saying they enjoyed the movie just as much as the girls did. This is because it’s not your typical hopeless romantic movie that you can usually find overstocked on Blockbusters shelves. It’s a beautiful timeless tale that people of all ages can appreciate and enjoy. This movie will capture people’s hearts and have them laughing, crying, and clapping all at the same time.

The movie starts out with an old man reading a story to an elderly woman in a nursing home. He tells her the tale of two lovers who experienced a whirlwind of heartache and endless passion. As he tells it, the movie goes back in time, like a flashback, and we find ourselves being introduced to the two main characters. The

two teenagers, Noah played by Ryan Gosling, who is fairly new to the big screen and Allie, Rachel McAdams, who can be seen in the blockbuster hit “Mean Girls”, fall instantly in love during their short summer romance.

The two come from totally different backgrounds, Noah is a poor laboring man and Allie comes from a rather wealthy family. Because of this, Allies parents disapprove of Noah and the two lovers are tragically torn apart.

Several years pass and Allie, now in her new town, falls in love and gets engaged to a war veteran, while Noah is left back home writing letters and pining over his lost love. However, Noah soon gives up writing and spends his days building a new house for Allie hoping she will come back to him. Soon after, Allie visits Noah after seeing him in the newspaper about his house. Like fuel to a flame, their passion is once again ignited and their romance rekindled. They still have very strong feelings for each other and their love soon blossoms like in the years before. But, Allie is faced with a difficult decision, does she follow her heart and stay with her former love or does she go back to her fiancée to please her parents?

The Notebook lured me in from the moment it began right up to the credits. I immediately fell in love with the characters and I felt like I was living all their

pain and pleasure right along with them. The movie takes you through a whirlwind of heartbreak, despair, and all the heartwarming moments in between. Many people like myself find themselves reaching for the remote to hit “play movie” again right after it ends. The Notebook has something other movies fail to portray: a sweep you off your feet breathtaking romance that people rarely get to experience in their lifetime. Everybody dreams of a love like this and by the end it will have you saying, where’s my Noah?

This was the best movie I have seen in years, it’s too bad movies aren’t this good all the time. I would definitely recommend this movie for people of all ages. So if your sitting around in your dorm doing nothing, I highly suggest you rent movie, you won’t regret it! It’s definitely worth the 4.95, and now Blockbuster has no late fees, so you can watch it as many times as you want without getting charged, what could be better? Are you looking for a little something extra? Do you want more because you can’t get enough? Don’t fret, there are bonus features included in the DVD! It includes 12 deleted scenes, director’s commentary, a theatrical trailer, the casting of Rachel and Ryan and more! So go rent your copy today and check it out for yourself!

On last Thursday, Feb. 10, Dillinger Escape Plan as well as The End, Read Yellow and Trivium played one of the most intimate settings in Philadelphia.

Three Cabrini College students excitedly watched the door for any signs of movement: Ginger Daddona, a sophomore English and communication major, Bobby Maro, a junior English and communication major, and Wayne MacDowell, a senior English and communication major.

“It was a chilly February night in Philadelphia. Outside of the First Unitarian Church, my fellow colleagues of WYBF, and myself, waited to be introduced to Mr. Chris Penne, the drummer of The Dillinger Escape Plan. Being as that WYBF Local Music Director & DJ Wayne MacDowell and Loud Rock DJ Robert Maro headed this interview conducted; I had the opportunity to witness firsthand the thoughts of Chris Penne of the Dillinger Escape Plan,” said Daddona.

After the bands finished warming up, it was time for the interview with the drummer of Dillinger Escape Plan, Chris Penne.

“They met up and everyone in the group was hungry so everyone converged on the pizza shop across from the church. When everyone sat down, Wayne and myself conducted an interview with Chris about touring, life, influences, life growing up, and how Dillinger Escape Plan got

started,” said Maro.

“Before hearing the Dillinger Escape Plan, I never have heard such a mix of musical backgrounds with the foundation of hardcore,” said Daddona.

“This being my third time seeing Dillinger Escape Plan at the Church is expected the usual set of old songs and craziness that would spawn from it. However Dillinger played a new song first. Then [they] broke out their hit 43 % Burnt which I am used to seeing played last with the singer breathing fire. Anyway Dillinger played a lot of new songs from their new album Miss Machine and yet played old songs for their long time fans that have seen them play the Church before,” said Maro.

“I witnessed front row of the Dillinger Escape Plan, and to be honest, I have never seen anyone play the drums the way that Chris Penne had in my life. Meanwhile, being clocked in the head with a guitar head a few times as well as being kicked in the head by the guitarist (Brian Benot), I never seen anyone in contemporary music play as powerful and passionate as he and a fellow drummer,” said Daddona.

All of the fans were again impressed by the live show of Dillinger Escape Plan especially in the intimate setting of the First Unitarian Church.

“I was floored! In other words, this show was most likely one of the best shows I have been to in a long time,” said Daddona.

“Everyone seemed to have a good time by all. It was night of surprises, sobriety, and fun. Dillinger Escape Plan has finally hit it big and are reaching all different kinds of people with their music and I couldn’t have been more proud to call myself a fan of their music for the past four years,” said Maro.

“The Notebook” is now available on VHS and DVD in stores now.It is based on the novel by Nicolas Sparks.

“Everyone seemed to have a good time by all. It was night of surprises, sobriety, and fun.”

- Bobby Maro, junior

Cancer: Not an obstacle for Freese

JESSICA MARRELLA FEATURES EDITOR JRM722@CABRINI EDU

“I wasn’t shocked that it was cancer. I was shocked that the results weren’t what I thought.” This is the first thought that came to mind when Jackie Freese, senior English and communication major, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, an extremely rare form of bone cancer.

It all began last April when Freese was running on a treadmill. For days after running, she experienced pain in her lower left leg. Freese didn’t think much of the pain and chalked it up to the uncommonly strenuous exercise. She took some aspirin and moved on. The pain persisted and actually worsened through until the end of the school year.

R e m i n i s c i n g o f R o m e

MARIA D’ALESSANDRO ASST MANAGING EDITOR MAD724@CABRINI EDU

“I can only stay ‘til 7 or so. I have to dance tonight,” Lana Morelli says, entering a reporter’s room with sandwich in hand. “I swear; Radnor doesn’t believe in a turning lane.”

Morelli hurriedly greets the other sophomore girls sitting around the room: Tara Christie, Lynn Talley and Kathryn Franklin, before the reunion interview begins.

“You dyed your hair!” Christie says to Franklin. “I haven’t seen you all together since the plane!”

The four girls traveled to Rome this past fall semester to study abroad through the Cabrini-sponsored program with the American University of Rome.

Talk of schedules and cell phones echo through the small room.

Morelli, a political science and pre-law major, says she feels like she is too accessible now that she is back in America.

The relaxed atmosphere of the Italian lifestyle has clearly dissipated.

Morelli, Franklin and Talley don’t even realize they are sporting at least one article of clothing that came back with them from Italy.

The girls instantly begin speaking of their four-month experience.

Venice, Tuscany, Florence and Pompeii were all stops during their trip.

Only Christie, a social work major and psychology minor, took part in the trip to Tuscany. “They had wine tasting… oh yeah, and homemade pastas!” she says.

The girls were enrolled in an “Art of Rome” course while studying abroad. Christie calls her

teacher a “genius.” They say he smoked a lot and resembled Fabio.

“He smelled like a zoo!” Talley, a biology and pre-med major, says. The girls break into laughter. The girls were, and still are, best friends, while in Italy especially, but there were times when they were each other’s enemies. However, at the same time, they were all each other had in a foreign country.

Franklin, a business administration major, says, “Here you can drive to Wawa (to relax or walk away from a fight), but we didn’t have that.”

realized after the blackout the signs posted on the doors were notifying residents of the construction, not advertising a carnival.

Things were different when the girls were in Italy. They became more independent. Small events would take place and the girls would want to call home to tell their loved ones, but they realized that they certainly couldn’t call the U.S. for every little thing that happened.

“We are less independent here,” Franklin says. “In Italy we can eat lunch in a café alone and just get a cappuccino without even knowing the language and you enjoy sitting there; appreciating.”

Certainly, there are tourist traps, but considering the girls’extended stay, they caught on quickly and grew accustomed to the catch of $30 bread.

On bad days in Italy the girls would be attracted immediately to the Hard Rock Café, complete with fresco ceiling. They craved burgers, comfor food and English.

Jackie tur ned 21 that June and decided to hold on a doctor’s appointment until after her birthday festivities. “That was the biggest mistake I made. I should have never waited that long,” Freese said. By this point, the pain was keeping her awake at night and made it difficult to walk.

Late June, Freese made an appointment with her orthopedic doctor. Xrays showed nothing unusual but after a week of still living with pain, Freese called the doctor again. This time an MRI was performed that showed an abnormality in her leg. The abnormality could have been caused by radiation that Freese had done on her leg in high school, but doctors wanted to take no risks.

The following week the doctors did a bone biopsy on her leg. This was Freese’s third bone biopsy in seven years, so she didn’t think anything of it; she thought that she merely pulled a muscle. Later that week, Freese’s mother called the doctor to order more pain medicine. This is when the doctor told Freese’s mother that her daughter had osteosarcoma.

high school, doctors discovered benign bone tumors all throughout her left leg. She was one of the first cases doctors ever saw of this nature. Her treatment included low dose chemotherapy and high doses of radiation.

During the next two weeks, Freese was thrown into a whirlwind of blood tests, x-rays and MRI’s. Not to mention surgery to place a catheter in her chest and meeting her new team of doctors and nurses at the University of Pennsylvania.

“It hasn’t even set in. You’re thrown into everything so fast that you don’t even have time to respond. I’ve maybe cried twice since I found out, just because I’m so busy with it,” Freese said.

On July 29, 2004, Freese began her first round of chemotherapy. Freese will need to go through six rounds all together, each round consisting of three treatments and lasting for f ive weeks.

The first treatment Freese refers to as “the bad treatment.” The two drugs used for the treatment cause unbearable side effects including nausea, vomiting and extreme fatigue. “I can’t even read the newspaper sometimes,” Freese said. This is also the treatment that causes hair loss. After the first treatment, Freese has three weeks off and then receives another treatment on the fourth and fifth weeks. The side effects of the second two treatments are not as severe as the first. However, Freese does get bad mouth sores to the point that drinking water stings.

Currently, Freese is approaching her fifth round.

through two rounds of chemotherapy before the surgery so that the tumor would be smaller in size. If the tumor was less than 60 percent dead, surgeons would have to amputate her left leg. Freese went into surgery not knowing what she would wake up to. Her doctors were pleasantly surprised when they discovered that the tumor was over 95 percent dead.

“We really got to know each other and ourselves,” Morelli adds.

The girls had a kitchen, dining room, living room and two bedrooms. There were no clothes dryers, no microwaves and no television remote, although the television was never on anyway. The girls were too busy seeing the sites of Italy to watch TV A step to the front of a bathroom turns a sink on and the button on the wall behind a toilet is the key to flushing.

Despite their lack of American appliances, the girls did manage to keep fresh garlic and basil plants in the apartment for the whole trip. An elderly man in his 70s, Angelo, and his wife lived near the girls during their stay. He acted as their grandfather, especially when a blackout left the building in the dark. Talley

The girls found that not many people spoke English and would apologize that their English skills were not up to par “Language is a passion for them,” Talley says.

“They have a drive to learn it,” Morelli adds.

When the girls were heading back to America, they were sure to say goodbye to their new Italian family: Angelo, his wife, the waiters, the landlord, the pizza guy and the fruit lady.

“Angelo tried to get in the van with us when we left,” Christie says.

The girls agree that this experience was the “best four months of my life,” Morelli said.

“Amazing.”

“Best decision I ever made.”

“I want to go back…”

Osteosarcoma is so rare that only 900 new cases develop world wide every year. To put that number into perspective, testicular cancer is considered to be rare and 9,000 new cases develop each year. The disease occurs in children and adolescents, mostly between the ages of 14 and 25. This was not the first time that Freese was faced with life altering news. When she was a freshman in

LOCKS OF LOVE

After her f irst chemotherapy treatment, Freese decided to donate her long curly hair to Locks of Love, an organization that collects hair to make wigs for cancer patients. Freese, who never had short hair before, loved her new hair style. One week later though her hair began to fall out in clumps. She couldn’t take the tickling feeling on the back of her neck as her hair fell out and hated waking up to a pillow full of hair in the mor ning. Freese decided to shave her head, which is not uncommon for cancer patients to do.

“Its hair, it’ll grow back,” Freese said.

On Wednesday Nov 3, Freese underwent surgery to replace her tibia bone with a metal rod and to have a full knee replacement. She went

JESSICA MARRELLA FEATURESEDITOR

JRM722@ CABRINI EDU

Last year 177 donors went to “The Shear Touch” salon in Bryn Mawr to donate their hair to the Locks of Love foundation. With each person donating between four and eight ponytails, “The Shear Touch” sends out packages of hair every month.

Locks of Love is a non-profit organization that provides hair pieces to children 18 years and younger who suffer from long term medical hair loss. Because the hair that they use is donated, Locks of Love is able to provide high quality prosthetics. The organization began in 1997 and since then they have helped over 1,400 children.

After she woke up from surgery, the first thing that Freese did was ask for anti-nausea medicine. After taking the medicine and coming to, Freese looked down and thought “cool, I still have my leg.”

After the surgery Freese had to use crutches. “I’m still on crutches, but I’ve graduated to only using one,” Freese said with a chuckle. Freese is in physical therapy where she is learning how to walk properly again and how to bend her knee.

Despite her current medical condition, Freese needs to stay in school for insurance reasons. She tried to pick professors that she has had before and who knew her work ethic. In her opinion, she is lucky to have gone to a small school. If she were at a big school, Freese feels as though she would have had to take a year off and graduated late. “It’s frustrating. I’m very used to

Locks of Love provides the hair pieces to children free of charge or on a sliding scale based on their financial need. The cost of a custom made hair piece begins at $3,000.

“The Shear Touch” has been participating in Locks of Love for approximately eight years. So as not to be an expense to the donor, “The Shear Touch” pays to ship the hair to Florida where Locks of Love begins the process of turning donated hair into a hair prosthetic. “The Shear Touch” also presents each donor with a certificate of appreciation from the Locks of Love foundation.

Each donated ponytail has to be a minimum of ten inches long, clean and dry. Hair is then pulled back into a ponytail or braided. The

being on top of my school work,” Freese said. Freese is planning on graduating on time this May with her fellow seniors. Freese was scheduled to live at the Cabrini Apartment Complex with seniors Jana Fagotti, English and communication major, Cristin Marcy, English and communication major and Christa Angelloni, religious studies major. She was a commuter during the fall semester and planned to move in this March pending that her chemotherapy was complete. Unfortunately, her therapy won’t be finished until May. Nevertheless, Freese still visits when she can and spends a few days in the apartment with the other girls. “I feel lucky to be part of what she considers to be her support system. She is an inspiration to me every day,” Fagotti said. Fagotti will never forget that day in July when Freese called her to tell her the news. All Freese had to say was “Jana,” and both began to cry. Once when Fagotti, Marcy and Angelloni were in the kitchen of their apartment, they all stopped what they were doing and simply looked at one another. Without saying a word, they each knew what the others were thinking about; Jackie.

ponytail or braid is then cut off, placed in a plastic bag and then in a padded envelope. Permed hair is accepted but bleached or extremely damaged hair is not. Long blonde, black or red hair is in the highest demand right now. The majority of hair donated is from children that want to help other children. Children make up over 80 percent of total donors. “The Shear Touch” has even gone out to schools and cut hair to be donated on the spot. The salon has gone to Cardinal O’Hara High School for the past three years towards the end of the school year after prom season. For more information about Locks of Love, visit their website at locksoflove.org.

PHOTO COURTESYOF LANA MORELLI

Tara Christie,Lynn Talley,Kathryn Franklin and Lana Morelli taking a gondola ride while studying abroad last semester in Rome.

PHOTOCOURTESYOF ANA FAGOTTI

Senior Jackie Freese found out over the summer that she has osteosarcoma,a very rare form of bone cancer.

PERSPECTIVES YOU SPE AK

Why, Toni, Why?

ELYSSA MCFADDEN EMM722@CABRINI EDU STAFF WRITER

As many know, many alumni and some students and staff are up in arms about Iadorola's poor decision not to renew Coach Dzik's contract. Dzik isn't the only one being affected by this shocking information, but also players, students, teachers, and alumni.

Dzik has changed the lives of many and proved to be a loyal member of Cabrini College for the past 25 years. I barely know him but I can appreciate and understand what he has done for this institution, along with many other students.

One day I interviewed Dzik and he was extremely supportive of his players. He commented on how devoted they were: both to academics and basketball. He was extremely grateful to have these students on his team and told me what amazing people they are.

Dzik showed no sign of anger, despite Iadorola's statement about his temper during games. Apparently she hasn't been to many games, making it hard for her to know how he acts at them. I haven't heard about any of the players complaining of Dzik's temper.

Let's do a comparison. How many times do you think President Iadorola or any other member of the administration has taken the initiative in personally going out with the motiva-

tion to give a stranger a chance to get a college education? I would say the answer is slim to none.

Dzik has done this countless times. If there is one thing that people know about Dzik if nothing else, it's that he is devoted to bettering the lives of others. He has given Cabrini students the opportunity to come to this school and make a change in their lives.

He didn't have to continue to do this for the past 25 years. He didn't even have to start doing it. He did it for his devotion and love of his job.

There are an incredible amount of alumni who have requested to be taken off the mailing list because they know of Dzik's care and devotion to the school. Taking away a staff member who is admired by all is a disgrace to this school. Dzik has brought so many people to Cabrini and this decision will greatly limit the amount of incoming students.

There was a certain respect level that was lost when this news broke out. The respect lost wasn't for John Dzik, it was for the school. It was for the person who came up with this terrible decision and it was about the sadness and anger in losing a coach who only had 20 games left until reaching 500 wins. The team could've easily accomplished this next season.

Cabrini had an excellent basketball program, but that will now be a thing of the past. Coach Dzik was able to keep that alive and by eliminating this man the school is going to suffer more

Life lesson

than anyone can imagine.

I went to one of the last home games on Wednesday, Feb. 16 to see what it would be like and if Cabrini's president would show up. She didn't--for those who are wondering. However, the stands were packed with students and alumni who came to speak and show their support for the coach. One former player even told a story about how he desperately wanted the Cabrini coaches to attend his wedding but the coaches were unaware of the wedding date and had previously made plans to go on vacation together.

The man speaking sounded overjoyed when he proudly started telling the crowd that the coaches had left their vacation to make it to his wedding. He recounted this fond memory while wearing the original Cabrini warm-up jersey that he hadn't put on in 23 years.

The people who chose not to rehire him were not at the game to witness this, but will read about it when picking up local newspapers. The decision not to rehire Dzik seemed to be for reasons that are unknown to Dzik and the Cabrini community. It makes one wonder how involved the administration is with the college.

Needless to say, our school's reputation has already been damaged. Alumni don't want anything to do with this school, along with students who will not want to associate with the school upon graduation. This should be one of many reasons to reconsider the renewal of Dzik's contract.

Easy access

PAUL NASELLA PJN722@CABRINI EDU STAFF WRITER

I have been a student at Cabrini College for the better part of a year-and-a-half now. In that time, I have heard stories about people having things stolen from their rooms and vandalism taking place. It wasn't until recently that I have truly found out as to why this is possible. You see, I am a commuter student who is currently going out with a girl that lives in New Residence Hall. Since I've been going out with her, I have been able to slip into New Res without any problems in less then five minutes each time. There have been times where it has taken me less than a minute to get into the

building.

After bearing witness to such easy access, I have become concerned with the security of New Res. I have become concerned because if a commuter student can slip right in, unnoticed, in less than f ive minutes, then that means that anyone can slip in practically undetected. This bothers me because I worry about my girlfriend as well as the rest of the residents' safety. This to me is a major concern because if anyone can get into the building, then anything can happen, such as stolen property and vandalism.

As to what should be done about the problem, I'm not quite sure. However, I do feel that something should be done. There should be no reason as to why anyone can get into New Res so easily. I feel that if anything

should be done, there should be an RA or a public safety off icer at each door around the clock. By doing so, they would be able to keep tabs on who comes in and who doesn't.

Not only that, but the person at the door can ask people for their ID as well as their status as either a resident or commuter. If the person being asked happens to be a commuter, they shouldn't be let into the building without good reason and/or another person being able to vouch for them. This goes the same for anyone who is not affiliated with the college. I understand that this isn't the nicest or most fair way of going about it, but keeping a large number of people safe isn't an easy task as well. Anyway, by doing so the building and its' residents would be a lot safer than they were before.

SHARON M. KOLANKIEWICZ ASST. COPYAND PERSPECTIVES EDITOR SMK724@CABRINI EDU

This past year I am learning the value of life. In the beginning of the year, I lost an aunt whom was very dear to me. Months after her death, the terrible tsunami hit the southern regions of Asia. Obviously, the bulk of the population was affected. In addition to me recovering from the death of my aunt, this disaster even hit harder for me. I could not believe how much life was lost.

Death is something many people fear. Granted, it is not easy to deal with death, but some people deal with it better than others. For me, it is extremely hard. Many of my family members have died in abrupt ways. As for the tsunami, it was horrific every time the death tolls

would rise. These events have gotten me to realize how valuable life is and the people in it. I have a new appreciation for the people in my life. Anything could happen each and every day. So, I make it known to each of my friends and family how much they mean to me. Even if it is a simple “hello” or smile, let your loved ones know how much they mean. Believe me, a smile goes a long way and can make someone's day.

It is especially hard when a loved one passes away and you never got to say “goodbye.” However, why would you say it because you didn't know it was the last time you would see him or her? On a lighter note, I have learned that goodbyes aren't forever. I believe as long as we keep the fond memories in hearts, our loved ones never go away. I appreciate every one of my friends and f amily each and every day.

Changing courses

CHRISTINA WILLIAMS MANAGING EDITOR CMW722@CABRINI EDU

For most of us freshman year was a year to experiment and try new things. Some of us found ourselves getting into clubs and some of us found ourselves making new friends. One of the last things on our mind was probably our major and what we planned on doing with the rest of our lives.

After almost three full years here at Cabrini I am realizing that maybe I didn't plan out my four years here as best as I could. It has nothing to do with not liking my major because I enjoy communications and luckily I have stuck with it all this time. It doesn't have to do with waking up one morning realizing three years later I've been taking the wrong classes.

All it comes down to is the fact that I wish I had come to Cabrini undeclared and taken diverse courses and then picked a major. If I had taken a business class, a science class, a philosophy class, and a psychology class maybe I wouldn't be a communications major.

I guess what I am really saying is that maybe all freshmen should come in undeclared and be advised to take a bunch of dif-

ferent classes to broaden their horizons. I know so many people that are juniors, seniors and those who have already graduated that say the same thing.

A close friend of mine who will graduate this year is doing an internship in her major and she realizes that she does not want to get a job in the field she has been studying for four years. Now she has no idea what she is going to do and she wishes that she had taken diverse classes to see what she really likes to do.

I sympathize with my friend in a similar but different way. Even though I came to Cabrini a communications major and I will leave with a communications degree, I am still not sure that it is the right major for me.

There must have been about four or f ive times where I filled out the change of major form from the registrar's office. It isn't that I don't like communications I just always think what if business is suppose to be my major or what if psychology is suppose to be my major.

I feel as though if I had taken maybe a good course in each major I could have chosen what was right for me instead of something I can do, like communications. I guess what I am trying to say is freshman take all the diverse courses you can and for all of those who still aren't sure that's ok too.

Golf committee member resigns because of Dzik

Dear Dr. Iadarola:

Please accept this correspondence as my formal resignation from the Golf Committee effective immediately. As you know, I previously agreed to be a part of your fundraiser and was in a position to meet all financial obligations concerning same. further, I was looking forward to working with Kevin Scanlan this year and for many years in an effort to contribute all resources for the betterment of our institution.

Be advised that I was shocked, disgusted and appalled to read the ar ticle in the Philadelphia Inquirer concerning Coach John Dzik. After confirming the situation personally, I have decided to take this action forthwith. In an effort to have you reconsider your position I think it is imperative that I briefly memorialize my concerns. Please be advised that I attended Cabrini College from 1984 through 1988.

Please be advised that as a senior in high school I was recruited by several colleges, some of which were larger schools and at the time were more well respected basketball programs. However, after meeting with Coach Dzik, I decided to attend Cabrini. Coach Dzik at the time was also the Dean of Admissions and processed my admission and assembled an excellent financial package. During my four years at Cabrini, Coach Dzik and his staff treated me like a family member. they were integrally involved in my academic, personal and social life.

As you may know by looking at the banners in the basketball

Member quits alumni board because of Dzik

Dear Dr. Iadarola,

gym, during my four years we attended three NAIA National Championships in Kansas City In my Senior year, when our program entered Division III affiliation, we were able to secure an at large bid and attended the NCAA tour nament. Please note at that time our conference did not have an automatic berth in the tournament for our conference championship. All of the banners which adorn our gym today are a testament to Coach Dzik and what he has accomplished for the institution.

Obviously, since entering Division III Coach Dzik has continued his winning ways enabling Cabrini to be one of the most winning programs in all of our country. I am sure you will be receiving multiple letters and inquiries as to why the most successful coach in the country will not be having his contract renewed. Unfortunately at this time it makes no sense to me and I submit this will be an absolute public relations nightmare. Also, you should expect anyone associated with Coach Dzik to take the same position.

Be advised that I respectfully request that you immediately reconsider your position and find a mutually agreeable solution to this dilemma with Coach Dzik. In the event that this matter is resolved amicably, be advised I will reconsider my position and immediately make all efforts to assist the golf committee and my college.

As always, should you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office.

Very truly yours,

JOHN A. AIVAZOGLOU Class of 1988

Since I have attended and graduated Cabrini College (Class of 1994) I have seen and witnessed many changes at the school, both good and bad. However, for the most part, they have been good – UNTIL NOW. When I was elected to the Alumni Board of Directors last year I was looking forward to being able to give back and make a difference at Cabrini. Now, after what you have done regarding John Dzik, I will be sure family, friends, colleagues and those who inquire are aware of what Cabrini College has become.

I find it to be a total disgrace that you would treat someone who has been such an important

piece in the development of so many individuals, both athletes and non-athletes alike. For years, John Dzik has been responsible for the growth & development of Cabrini College, athletics and the student population.

It is because of him and only him that I attended Cabrini College. I look back on it as a great time of my life and I am thankful for the coaching, leadership and friendship that I have received from him. I am proud to say that he is not only one of my mentors, but more importantly a friend.

I think that you and the entire Development Office TREMENDOUSLY underestimated the Alumni and what your decision has done to the overall public perception of Cabrini College.

As a previous member of the Board (resigned immediately after learning about this issue) I was asked on numerous occasions to assist in the schools development. I have decided that I will no longer give money or my time of day to anyone at the school that had a part in this decision…for that matter the school period .

Knowing what has happened, I am almost ashamed to tell me people that I am a Cabrini College graduate.

Sincerely,

David L. Kerchner Class of 1994

Member, Alumni Board of Directors (Resigned)

Change in athletic’s direction dissapoints Cabrini graduate

Dr. Iadarola:

I am deeply saddened by the recent turn of events at Cabrini College, not necessarily because YOU decided to go in a different direction with the men's basketball program, but because of the timing and the manner in which it was handled.

I have taken the opportunity to privately tell Coach Dzik what he has meant to me as a recruit, a student, a co-worker, and ultimately a friend. Since your actions show you are not concerned about John as a person, I am not concerned with sharing my feelings with you.

What I would like to share with you is the f inancial conse-

quences this fiasco will have on YOUR institution. The yearly monetary contributions that I have been providing Cabrini College will end immediately. My participation in alumni events as well as the support of the cur rent athletic teams will cease immediately.

However, the worst part of your decision, is Lindsey (class of 2018) and Ryan (class of 2020) will not have the Cabrini College education and experience that I enjoyed. Having worked in the Cabrini admissions department under your leadership, I know how important family and friends are to the recruiting process, I am sor ry to say Cabrini will no longer be

receiving my support. Maybe this is not a big deal to you, as I am only one alum, but judging from conversations I have had and the letters that I have read, I am not the only one with these feelings. As of right now, there are approximately a couple of weeks left in Coach Dzik's career at Cabrini due to your decision. (which no so coincidentally corresponds to the length of my further affiliation with the college) You are the one that started this and the only one that can fix it. It's up to you!

Lar ry Kilcullen Class of 1990

Dzik brought diversity to Cabrini

Dear Dr. Iadarola,

I am writing this letter with total disbelief, shock, hur t and pain. When I heard that the college made the decision not to bring back Coach John Dzik for another year to be the head basketball coach I was just devastated. All I could say was that the college has made a great mistake.

I graduated from Cabrini College in 1996 with an accounting degree. During my time there I was a student athlete, leader and advocate for the college. I will be totally honest with you in saying that I would have never gone this small Catholic college if it had not been for Coach Dzik. It was Coach that came to my house like a father and exposed me to

life at Cabrini. Being an AfricanAmerican male at that college it was tough. But it was because of special people like Coach Dzik that through his example and his words that kept me at that school. Playing college basketball was just the vehicle that allowed me to get an education.

It was because of John Dzik inspiration, his passion, his love, his commitment to his players and the students that made Cabrini special. I will be quite direct in saying that if it had not been for the likes of Coach Dzik you would not have the minority percentages that you have today. There have been a lot of minorities that have come to Cabrini College and have successfully graduated. And if you ask them to name a person that helped them get to this point, 99% of

them would say Coach Dzik. I realize how important those type of statistics are to organizations such as Middle States.

As a student at Cabrini and even now as an alumnus of the College I have been nothing but a champion. I have served several years on the alumni board, and represented the college in several publications. But today I am just too disgusted the way that you have treated Coach Dzik for all his commitment and service. You have done a good job for the most part while you have been here as President but today you have really done a disservice.

I know that you and Coach Dzik did not see eye to eye on some things but you should respect what he has done for the college. I am no longer proud to be a Cabrini Alumni. Effective

immediately please remove me from all distributions and solicitations. I will no longer be the Champion or even the ‘Poster Boy’for your school. I will ask that you please do not include my picture in anymore advertisements for the college. I will also no longer contribute financially to this institution and will encourage every alumnus to do the same.

I hope and pray that you will not do the same thing to another great person at Cabrini in Martha Dale. I have watched you strategically move her out of Alumni Affairs Office and into this new role as you did the same for Coach Dzik. I know that the college is going to be celebrating soon and that you have Martha leading it up. But I pray that when it’s all over that you will

not do Martha the way you have done Coach Dzik.

I think about your Off ice of Institutional Advancement and all the individuals that have left over the recent years. To me that really says something about you as an administrator. (Robin, be careful) You and the Board of Trustees really need to reconsider what you are doing. The impact of this although you may think is small now but in the long run it will be big. I don’t know if this letter will change your mind but I had to share my thoughts on this matter. God bless and take care.

Rich Grace Class of 1996, Former Alumni Board Member

Sincerely,

Cabrini’s housing lottery Commuters versus Residents

College is about the experience

MELISSA STEVEN ASST. FEATURES EDITOR MS727@CABRINI EDU

Going to college is one of the best experiences someone could ever have. Getting to live on your own with friends creates memories that last forever. Most of the people that you meet in college stay in your life after you graduate, unlike friends from high school. Living on campus is how you get to meet these new life-long friends, but not everyone gets the opportunity to live at Cabrini.

I am sophomore, but I have never lived on campus. Living at home does have its advantages, but the college experience is just not the same. I want to move onto campus in my junior year, but what scares me is that I am not guaranteed housing. I only live 15 minutes from school, but I think everyone should get to experience what it is like living on campus. It would be fun to live down the hall from your friends and become independent from your parents, so why can't everyone get a chance to that?

I know there are people who come from very far away to go to school and they deserve housing also. What I am saying is that people who have never lived on campus before should be allowed to live here and not have to be put on a waiting list. Once you're on the waiting list, you have to postpone making alternate living arrangements, like finding an apartment to live in if you get denied. So you get stuck just waiting to find out where you are suppose to live next year

I want to have the advantage of waking up 20 minutes before my class and not have to worry about being late. I do not want to worry about what I should do to waste time in between classes or wasting money on gas going back and forth from school. I want to have the benefit of being able to go back to my room when I have nothing else to do instead of sitting in Jazzman's Café or the library. I also want to have the advantage of living near my friends, to be in walking distance from one another.

People who have never lived on campus before should not have to be put on a waiting list. People who have lived there since freshmen year should not necessarily get first choice on where they get to live on campus. They have had the experience, now it's time to let people who want the experience be able

to live here. Cabrini's way of housing is unfair to begin with because we are a college that cannot even guarantee housing all four years, but I believe that not letting students who are paying so much money to go here is even more unfair. Another part of housing that is unfair is that if I want to live with my friends next year on campus I cannot because simply I am on the waiting list. So my friends who need one more roommate for the apartment complex cannot ask for me to be their roommate, so they will be stuck living with someone they do not know. Wouldn't it make sense to let me live me them, which would create less problems in the long run, instead of sticking an extra person they do not know into their apartment.

It is a shame that a lot of seniors will not get housing, but they have had three years to experience living on campus. All I am asking is for is one, hopefully two years to be able to live here. There are other commuters who would agree also because gas is not cheap anymore, and although fifteen minutes does not seem like a lot of time, that is at least 30 minutes in the car each day. If I have a big break in between classes I go home, so that at least an hour a day. Gas is about $2 a gallon, which adds up at the end of the week. Being able to live on campus and not use a car a lot helps out.

These are some of things that residents take of advantage of that commuters want. I hear a lot of people com plain about living on campus, but if you really do not like it then move of so that you can give your spot to people who want to actually live here.

NINA SCIMENES SPORTS EDITOR NMS722@CABRINI EDU

Hate to break it to you but I have found out that the housing lottery, the waiting list, and residence life does not really care what you want.

Living on campus has been a great experience for me these past three years. As a junior, I have made Cabrini my home away from home. I live two hours away in northern New Jersey and when I chose to attend Cabrini College I was under the impression from admissions that I would be guaranteed housing for four years. I was told that people who live farther away would be granted more priority in the selection of housing on campus. This of course is not what has happened.

Prioritize the housing lottery V S V S

I feel that if you live 15 minutes away from the college you have an obligation to commute. Anyone who picks a school only 15 minutes away from school obviously is not ready for the home away from home experience. If you live 15 minutes away you can bring your laundry home on a daily routine if desired. You have the opportunity of a home cooked meal in a fully equipped kitchen, a barefoot shower, and a family only 15 minutes away.

With all of this in mind residence life should then realize that you are not on the top priority list for housing. As for me who lives two hours away from school does not have an alternate place to do my laundry except the basement of House 4; two washers and dryers for 25 people? At least the laundry has no coin slot, that's about the

only valued quality. But the point that I'm trying to make is not whether or not you do your own laundry the point is that you have the privilege of going home more often when I don't.

Residence life's mission is to create a home-like atmosphere at Cabrini for those who live on campus. Their goal is to please us. Well, news flash, we're not pleased. I have witnessed several situations where residences have not been pleased with the current conditions.

The first situation that comes to mind was recently, and involved myself. I am a captain of the swim team and during winter break we had to stay for a few weeks while school was closed. The only houses that were left open during winter break were House 2, Xavier, and the apartments. All the other houses and dorms had the heat turned off so no one could stay. (No wonder why House 5 pipes burst.) This meant that I was kicked out of my own house. Imagine being refused permission to sleep in your own bed! That doesn't sound like residence life was trying to make me feel at home at all. So now you're wondering where they wanted to keep me instead-Xavier's study lounge. That's right; it's not even a room.

Now if this were you who lived only 15 minutes away you could just commute to practice. I don't have another option. I can not drive two hours on the rode to an hour and a half swim practice. This is a great example why if you live only 15 minutes away you should not even be CONSIDERED for housing.

As a captain of the swim team I also have another priority because I house recruiting visits at least twice a month. They should keep this in mind because an overnight visit at Cabrini is the prospectives first impression of the school. This impression should be a lasting one that does not include sleeping on the floor of someone's small room.

Well, I will just have to wait to see where residence life wants to place me next semester. It should be interesting. Of course living in the on campus apartments is my first choice.

Who knows what goes on behind the doors of the housing lottery? The housing selection policy needs to be reconsidered and readjusted! You need to PRIORITIZE!!

Naps: substitute for sleep deprivation

CHRIS ROGERS STAFFWRITER CLR723@CABRINI EDU

Do you rely on napping as a means for catching up on sleep? Amongst college students, hectic schedules and late-night socializing are common inducers of poor sleep hygiene. But how serious can this be? Students are clenched to the notion that youth means invincibility and that sleep deficits are simply cured by short afternoon naps. Unfortunately, the answer is more severe.

According to licensed clinical social worker, Kallie Parkinson Coles, people have four sleep cycles, which outline the entity of a good night’s rest. Starting from first to last, one will enter a stage of drowsiness, followed by a lighter sleep then a deeper one. The final step, otherwise known as the REM sleep, remains the most important of the four cycles. During such a time, the body enters four to five time frames of deep sleep, each approximately 90 to 120 minutes in duration.

in accordance with daylight. By napping during the day, one is denying their body from one REM cycles, essential for a good night’s rest, “By napping, the body is constantly trying to reset itself to its original cycle. Further sleep deprivation can cause serious disorders,” said Coles.

For instance Acute Insomnia can result from daytime naps. Unlike Chronic Insomnia, symptoms include troubles falling asleep and/or awakening during the night with incapability’s of falling back asleep. Though

When I do, it’s almost time to get ready for class. This is really annoying cause I’m tired all day long and can’t seem to concentrate on anything.”

Similarly to Davila, an estimated 30 percent of Americans suffer from sleep disorders of this kind. To help prevent disorders from aggravation, sleep hygiene management has deemed effective. For instance, according to Coles, using a bed for occurrences other than sleep may induce the brain into thinking it’s a leisurely environment opposed to a sleeping one.

“Every night is the same thing. I can’t fall asleep. When I do, it’s almost time to get ready for class. This is really annoying cause I’m tired all day long and can’t seem to concentrate on anything.”

Davila

other factors such as stress and depression may cause Acute Insomnia, students with poor sleep hygiene are at risk of such disorder.

“Don’t do anything else in bed other than sleep. By doing so, your brain will recognize the correlation between bed and it’s original purpose; sleep,” said Coles. “Other ways are as simple as turning your clock around or refraining from exercising 4 to 5 hours before going to sleep.”

Active trax encourages workout

But what does this have to do with afternoon napping? Studies have shown that one’s natural clock, or circadian cycle, works

According to computer major, Alberto Davila, chronic sleep deprivation and afternoon naps have caused much trouble in his daily life, “Every night is the same thing. I can’t fall asleep.

Though treatments of this nature have been helpful for minor cases of sleep disorders, more severe cases, such as Narcolepsy, Apnea and Chronic Insomnia, may require medical attention. For more information or assistance visit the counseling services located in Grace Hall.

JOHN J. DEL SORDO STAFF WRITER JOHNDELSORDO@CABRINI EDU

Although the Dixon Center ’s many different strength training set-ups, and regular workout equipment may provide enough stimulation for the average trainer, many students are exploring the more efficient workout techniques available. The Active Trax system, now available in the Dixon Center, is a new workout plan that designs custom workout plans for people willing to take regular training a step further ActivTrax is a web-based application delivering personalized workouts to members of the Dixon Center free of cost.

ActivTrax offers an innovative blend of technology and years of personal training experience to create customized, up-to-date workouts designed to help even the most lazy students stay motivated.

The logic behind ActivTrax workouts has been formulated using years of extensive research in the fields of exercise science, physiology and behavioral psychology. The workouts are specifically designed to help you form and maintain permanent proper exercise habits, and combine them with healthy eating.

First, you will meet with an ActivTrax Coach to discuss your goals and evaluate your current fitness level. This evaluation will be the core of your custom fitness plan. ActivTrax will then design a perfect workout, made specifically with you in mind.

Shortly after your evaluation your workout sheet will be waiting for you at. Simply pick it up, and you’re ready to go. Your workout sheet will list which individual exercises to be per-

formed, what equipment to use, the correct amount of weight and the appropriate number of repetitions. With ActivTrax, as you finish each set, you record the number of repetitions performed. At the end of the session, just drop off your completed Workout Sheet in the Completed Workouts Folder at the Info Center in the strength and conditioning room. ActivTrax will analyze your performance and generate a new workout sheet for your next session. Because a new sheet is generated each time, it guarantees your workout will stay consistent with your body’s condition.

ActivTrax has already begun luring many students into the Dixon Center who might not usually consider themselves “gym people.” English-communications major, Maura Gertz who heard about ActivTrax through her health promotion class, said, “I decided to try it to not only to get in shape for spring break, but also to begin to lead a healthier and more motivated life.” When asked why she felt ActivTrax had the edge over other exercise techniques she replied, “It is a workout designed just for you. ActivTrax has made the intimidation of working out obsolete.” For more details on ActiveTrax contact the Dixon Center fitness area.

Ask

tance. They will be happy to help you for an evaluation or assistance during your work out.

Activ trax helps Cabrini students stay in shape.

NINA SCIMENES/SPORTS EDITOR

Alberto

, computer major

First-round playoff game ends Lady Cavs season

NINA SCIMENES SPORTSEDITOR

NMS722@CABRINI EDU

Tears were shed on the sidelines of Gwynedd-Mercy’s court after Cabrini’s Lady Cavs lost 48-60. Tuesday Feb. 22 concluded the Lady Cavs chance of advancing in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference playoffs. Players and coaches were proud to have made it to the first- round game.

In the second half of the game, Cabrini’s team did not give up. They were getting to the basket hard but lacked successful shooting. Until the last minutes of the game the Lady Cavs were still hustling to loose balls and grabbing rebounds off their teammates shots.

Prior to the playoff game Cabrini’s women only lost two of their last 14 games. They were on a six-game- winning streak

and proved to have a lot of confidence on the court. Despite their f inal loss, the season shaped up to be a success with an overall record of 14-9, and 9-6 in the conference.

Going into the first-round game the Lady Cavs aimed high for their goals and knew what they needed to do to achieve it.

“Our main goal was really set on making playoffs. I’m feeling conf idence about going playing Gwynedd,” returning junior Jennifer Skursky said. “We have momentum, the teamwork’s there, we just have to put it together,” captain Jackie Yoder said.

A turning point for the Lady Cav’s this season was a game that ended in double overtime against Alvernia. The team gained confidence after this game because they came so close to winning.

Alvernia won the PAC title last

year and are a well-ranked team.

“ This is when I said if you can play with this team then you can play with any team in the conference,” Coach Morgan said. However, the game ended in Alvernia’s favor of 62-60. Even though a win was not gained from this double overtime battle the Lady Cavs gained confidence within. “ I could sense the confidence, I could see it in practice, in games, and you can see they believe they can win,” Morgan said.

The line up was limited during pre-season and new players were in demand. Bobbi Morgan, first year head coach, was pleased when two junior studentathletes joined the team. Megan McKeage, lacrosse player, and Nicole Niedermeier, soccer player added dynamic to the team. “Megan and Nicole came out late and their impact is as good as the

leading scorers,” Morgan said.

“I could not have asked for a better group of kids for my first year here. I’m happy and proud for them,” Morgan said.

Fortunately, Morgan will not be losing any players to graduation because of the lack of seniors.

Every player on the roster was crucial to the outcome of the women’s season. There were only four returning players; Alisa Siderio, Jackie Yoder, Erin Shemar and Jennifer Skursky.

The lack of returners created an extremely young team. “Freshman are playing well; they aren’t paying like freshman at all. They have had to play more experienced than they really are,” Skursky said.

The freshmen have been demonstrating a positive contribution to the team. During the last home game, Feb. 16, starting

freshman, Samantha Har tling, scored 28 points against Neumann College making it her career high.

Next year the Cabrini basketball program will be missing the key piece of its puzzle, John Dzik.

When being hired at Cabrini Morgan was honored to be coaching a team that wore the same colors as Dzik’s team. “I was excited to be the women’s coach at the same school that John Dzik was the men’s coach,” Morgan said. Since the school’s men’s head coach will not be returning due to unexpected situations no one can predict what the future holds. “ All I can say is that it casts a shadow on the whole school, and it is a rippling effect, touching a lot of lives,” said Morgan of the non-renewed contract of Dzik.

NINA SCIMENES/SPORTS EDITOR NINA SCIMENES/SPORTS EDITOR

Both teams look to the ball after Cabrini’s freshman Sharae Middlebrook took at shot.

Samantha Hartling brings the ball to the basket during the second half of the game

Coach, team’s final game Cabrini says farewell

MATT CAMPBELL SPORTS EDITOR MCC724@CABRINI EDU

The regular season ended with Cabrini and Neumann each taking one game of a two game series. Neumann won its home game in the f inal minutes and the Ca v aliers won in the same fashion setting the scene for what would be the third meeting and yet another epic battle Cabrini’s home court advantage proved to be more than the Knights could handle. The capacity crowd roared at each long range three-pointer, and at the officials calling the game.

The Cavaliers responded to the stomping on the bleachers and the restless fans pleading “defense…defense…defense.”

Cabrini employed a match-up 3-2 zone defense that suffocated Neumann’s penetrating ability and kept its three-point shooters at bay.

The Cavaliers were able to pull away towards the end with patience, ball control and accurate free throws. Cabrini topped Neumann 76-63 to advance to

Team sees season come to a close

the semi-f inals of the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference.

Precluding the game was the ceremonial farewell to head coach, John Dzik. The administration took no part in the ceremony that was organized by alumni and the athletic department.

Alumni from several years under Dzik’ s tenure spoke on his behalf. The message they conveyed was that of gratitude and appreciation.

“It is very heartwarming to know that there are so many people who truly do care. What has touched me more than anything, apart from the outpouring of support from my players, is that student-athletes, alumni, faculty and people not even associated with Cabrini have reached out to me and for that I am grateful,” Dzik said.

The crowd that filled Nerney Field House remained on hand along with the Neumann players and coached to honor the 25 years of dedication coach Dzik has given Cabrini.

MATT CAMPBELL SPORTS EDITOR MCC724@CABRINI EDU

The men’s basketball team traveled to Alvernia College for its semi-final match-up. Traveling with them was a great deal of the student body, faculty and alumni in suppor t of the team’s effort and head coach John Dzik.

The Cavaliers hit the court running getting out to an early 12 to six lead. The Crusaders shooters however would not he held down as they went on a scoring run of their own and built a double digit lead.

Cabrini came clawing back after halftime with an inside

game from Ty Teasley that opened up the perimeter for Jeff Dailey. Cabrini cut the margin to within four several times in the closing minutes. As both teams were in the bonus, it came down to free throws and Alvernia began to slip away as the Cavaliers str uggled from the charity strike.

With less than a minute left, Cabrini was forced to foul and senior Messiah Reames picked up his f ifth foul putting him out of the game. He stared in disbelief as Alvernia walked the court to take its free throws.

As he came off the court fans cheered for what they knew would inevitably be his last game.

The 64-56 loss for Cabrini appears to be Dziks last game at the helm. His recent firing as head men’s basketball coach after 25 years of service to the school is still unfolding.

“Well unfortunately the way my career is ending the feeling is disappointment. I love Cabrini College. It literally has been my lifes work and for me to leave this way is a disappointment,” Dzik said.

Also departing are Joe Kelly and Mike Keeley and the rest of Dziks assistants.

“This is a real difficult time for all of us, especially the seniors,” Dzik said. He tells his players every season to “make the most of it, enjoy it and have fun.

MATT CAMPBELL/ SPORTS EDITOR

The men’s basketball team tipped off against the Crusaders of Alvernia this past Tuesday night.The Cavaliers fought to continue it’s season into the conference finals.

“It’s very heartwarming to know that there are so many people who truly do care ”

Head Coach John Dzik

MATT CAMPBELL/ SPORTS EDITOR

The men’s basketball team huddle around head coach John Dzik in the closing minutes of what was it’s last game of the season.

Farewell To Dzik

Friday, Feb. 25

• SPRINGBREAK

•Men’s and Women’s Track at Seton Hall

Saturday, Feb. 26

• Coffeehouse Musician, Javier Mendoza, 8 p.m. in Jazzman’s Cafe

Sunday, Feb. 27

• Mass 11 a.m., Bruckmann Chapel of St. Joseph

•Men’s Lacrosse at Greensboro College, 1 p.m.

•Men’s Tennis vs. York College in Hilton Head, 10 a.m.

•Men’s Tennis vs. John Fisher College in Hilton Head, 4 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 28

Tuesday, March 1

•Men’s Tennis vs. Lebanon Valley College in Hilton Head, 4 p.m.

•Softball vs. Alma College and Rochester Institute of Technology, TBA

Wednesday, March 2

•Men’s Tennis vs. Mercyhurst College in Hilton Head, 2 p.m.

•Softball vs. rose-Hulman College, TBA

Thursday, March 3

• Men’s Tennis vs. Ferrum College in Hilton Head, 10 a.m.

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SHAWN RICE/ EDITORIN CHIEF

Coach John Dzik says his farewell to Cabrini ,Wednesday Feb.23,with his last army of Cavaliers lined up behind him.

MINDY PAUL/STAFFPHOTOGRAPHER

Senior captain,Messiah Reames carries the ball down Cabrini’s court for the last time,Wed.Feb 16.This was the teams last home game and senior appreciation night.

MATT CAMPBELL/SPORTSEDITOR

Cabrini huddles during it’s quarter-final playoff game which concluded its season.

SHAWN RICE/EDITORINCHIEF

Plaque received by Dzik at an emotional ceremony after winning his last home game

MATT CAMPBELL & NINA SCIMENES SPORTS EDITORS MCC724@CABRINI EDU NMS722@CABRINI EDU

Cabrini men’s basketball team is struggling to stay focused after recent developments revealed that head coach, John Dzik, would be coaching his final season with the Cavaliers.

Cabrini administration has chosen not to renew Dzik’s contract for reasons left unsaid. “I still don’t know why. I’ve asked on several occasions for an explanation and the answer from the administration was ‘we choose not to renew your contract,’” Dzik said.

The team has dropped four of its last six games. “It certainly has been a real distraction to this season for my coaching staff and for my players,” Dzik said. In his 25 years as head coach, Cabrini has not lost four straight conference games. Senior captain, Messiah Reames said, “We need to stay focused on the season. We set out a goal at the beginning of the season to win a conference championship and we want to finish and complete that goal.”

In his term as head coach, Dzik has influenced the school, the program and his players. “I don’t think what they have done is fair. He built the basketball program from the bottom up,” Reames said.

Dzik has attracted many talented athletes to Cabrini. Sophomore Jim McMahon’s reason for transfering to Cabrini stems from Dzik’s character. “He has a great reputation,” McMahon said.

Dzik also runs clinics for local area kids. He coaches and mentors them in both basketball and life.

Dzik is a father figure to many of his players. Junior Anthony Bennet said, “He has helped me more in life than in basketball. He taught me more on how to be a man than how to succeed as a basketball player, but to become a better basketball player you have to become a man.”

Coach Dzik’s final season will cut him just short of eclipsing the 500-win mark. Dzik currently has 479 wins as a collegiate coach and led the Cavaliers to a .698 winning percentage, the second best in Division III history . “It [500 wins] was certainly a milestone that I was hoping to reach. It was one of the reasons that I’ve kept on going. I don’t think anyone here at this school understands just how hard it is to coach for 32 years at the collegiate level and the toll it takes upon someone,” Dzik said.

The future of Cabrini’s men’s basketball program is still uncertain, as for Dzik and his future, he will finish out the remainder of the season as head coach. Dzik said, “I’d like to remain in coaching. I still think I have a lot left to offer. I have experience. I have maturity. I think that I can help young men become better young men.”

The cloud around Dzik’s nonrenewed contract still looms. “I have done nothing wrong. I’m not sure what the school wants from us in terms of what their looking for and what their reason would be to not want to have this

head coach and this coaching staff continue to represent Cabrini,” Dzik said.