April 08, 2005 issue 21 Loquitur

World mourns death of ‘people’s Pope’

KRISTINE JENNINGS GUEST WRITER KRISJ613@YAHOO COM

Everyone has been telling me what an experience it must have been being in Rome when they announced the Pope’s death, but I was not in Rome when I heard the announcement, ironically. I was on a bus heading towards my hotel in Perugia, Italy. While on the bus, another Cabrini student, John Pino, received a phone call from a friend informing him that Pope John Paul II had passed away.

In Perugia, I was surprised because we did not hear any bells ringing to signal the death of the Pope. Meanwhile, Cabrini students Mary Romanello and Gina Comet were in Rome and able to hear the Vatican bells from the apartment.

When we arrived at our hotel, the TVwas on, showing live footage of St. Peter ’s and the thousands of people that had already gathered to remember the Pope. The owner of the hotel and her mother both sat intently watching the TV and aided in

translation. They both explained to us that over the next few days, under strict Vatican regulations, the Pope would be laid out for the public to view and then would be buried within a certain amount of days after his death.

The woman explained that about two weeks after the death of the Pope, the cardinals would all gather in the Sistine Chapel to form a Conclave, where they elect a new pope. The mother of the hotel owner, an older Italian woman, spoke to us in her native language and told us that it was a sad time for Catholics and even non-Catholics now because they had just lost an extraordinary man and that the next pope would have to work extremely hard to fill the void left by John Paul II.

After leaving our hotel, we went to a local church to join the other townspeople for a midnight vigil. That night I felt as if I did not walk into that church as an American, but as a Catholic person mourning the loss of a great person alongside other Catholics. The next day, we watched TV with the hotel owner and she

again translated the news for us. She explained to us that Italy would now be in a state of mourning for the next few days. She also told us how she fears that the successor might not be as open-minded as John Paul II.

When I arrived back in Rome late Sunday night, all the flags that had been placed at half-mast out of respect for the Pope immediately moved me. In Monteverde, where I live, the death of the Pope did not cause much change in the daily routine of the people.

However, the area by the Vatican is hectic and chaotic. The city of Rome and the Vatican have prepared themselves for about two million people to come here to pay their last respects to the Pope.

On Monday, the Pope was moved from his Apostolic Palace through St. Peter’s to the Basilica where he was laid out for the public to view him. I left my apartment at about 3:45 p.m. and arrived at Via del Conciliazione, which is the street leading to the Vatican, at about 4:15 p.m.

We had to walk all the way to the beginning of Via del Conciliazione to join the others in line and we were instantly sucked into the throng of people waiting to view the Pope. Since they expected so many people to come to visit, the entrance to St. Peter’s has been blocked off in certain areas so that everyone must enter from the same direction.

We moved along pretty quickly when we first entered the line, but only about two blocks up, we were forced to stop. Waiting in

the intense heat of the sun, we became very close with the people surrounding us because there were so many people there and so little space.

As the sun started setting, we began inching our way forward. Every little move forward meant cheers from the crowd. People would impatiently shove if you were taking too long to move.

Sur viving a miles tone: The 21s t birthday Inside

ANDREW MATYSIK EDITOR IN CHIEF AJM722@CABRINI EDU

Opening his eyes suddenly became a chore the following morning for the brand-new 21year-old, Tim. The potent stench from his body and parched mouth nearly made him gag. Rolling over in agony, Tim wrapped his arm around his girlfriend, Ava, who stood by his side the whole night.

“Thank God she was there,” Tim said as he slowly nursed a bottle of lemon-lime Gatorade. The 5’6” Ava was the main crutch for Tim’s large-frame throughout the hectic experience. She was also the driving force behind Tim even being able to function the next morning.

“I had to yell at a few of the guys who wouldn’t stop buying you shots,” Ava said. It was obvious to see how worried she was

by the tone in her voice and the remnants of what used to be her fingernails.

Celebrating his 21st birthday was a much-anticipated event for the Northeast Philadelphia native. Tim’s friends from school, home and work gathered together and found joy in the one simple task of drowning their buddy, Tim, in as much alcohol as possible.

Tim was uncertain of how many shots he did by the end of the escapade, but thinking about that would have only made him sick. “I don’t remember anything after my friends from work got there, which was at 11:30 p.m.,” Tim said. “Blacking-out,” or losing recollection of what happened the night before, is common place for excessive drinking in general.

“Yea, the scary part is that he might have done at least five more shots of liquor after his friends arrived,” Ava said. Tim

entered a state of intoxication where he lost complete knowledge of his actions. Continued drinking in this condition is risky and could be potentially fatal.

In an interview with Tim before his night started, he showed signs of excitement slightly tainted by fear. Stories of people getting their stomachs

pumped due to too much alcohol consumption were very common incidents in Tim’s neighborhood. Also, Tim was fully aware that death can even came into play for 21st birthday party celebrations.

“I know what can happen to you if you aren’t careful,” Tim

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Pope John Paul II is transported to St. Peter’s Basilica,Rome,Monday,April 4,2005.

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College students celebrate 21st birhdays with binge drinking.

Study-abroad student gives her account of the Vatican as millions crowd St. Peter’s Basilica to view Pope John Paul II

Loquitur reflects on life of pope

Living a life one could only dream about, Karol Wojtyla grew from a meek Polish upbringing to a level of popularity that words cannot describe. Pope John Paul II, as he was known, became undoubtedly the most recognizable figure on the face of the Earth.

Elected into the papacy at the age of 58, John Paul II was expected to be a rather complacent Pope who simply conformed to the wishes of the Vatican. The new Pontiff, however, possessed a vision quite different for his 26 years in the papacy. “The Traveling Pope” became a fitting nickname for the Pope whom made it his mission to explore the world and spread his message of peace.

His devout formed what they felt to be a very close relationship with John Paul II due to his ministry as a “people person.” Protecting the poor and humble, he put to rest the reputation of an unapproachable and untouchable pope by embracing his people with hugs and kisses, fearless of the repercussions.

Ensuring the stability of the Roman Catholic Church throughout the world was the constant task at hand for John Paul II. He accomplished this mission by simply appearing at various events, reaching the farthest and most remote locations on Earth.

Steadfast in his conservative views, Pope John Paul II acquired a reputation that drove people to adore, dislike or have a partial disagreement with his reign. With very conservative views about birth control, the prolonging of life and homosexuality, the Pope defended his stance by using reference to the Bible.

In the world of liberal thought, John Paul II severed many ties with those who believed that rules pertaining topics like homosexuality and abortion should be addressed or changed.

Due to modernization and the increase of liberal inhabitants in Europe and the United States, the Roman Catholic Church transformed into somewhat of a stagnant population. Also, the Pope’s inability to properly address the molestation scandals in these territories resulted in many people turning their backs on the Catholic Church.

Quite the opposite occurred in many third-world and developing countries. John Paul II greatly appealed to these people and matched their traditional views on controversial subjects. As a result, citizens of countries in Africa, Latin America and India composed the largest Roman Catholic population in the world; a statistic formerly held with a tight grip by the U.S. and Europe.

Although Pope John Paul II is criticized by a portion of the modern population in developed countries, he is still to be commended and praised for his undying message of peace. Even with a world struggling to persevere through modern debates, an enormous number of people remain loyal to the Pope and the Catholic Church in every section of the world.

With bells ringing 85 times for the number of years John Paul II spent on this Earth, Cabrini College felt the impact of his tragic passing. Memorial Mass and numerous forms of dedication will be practiced for the remainder of the week. Similar appropriate dedications and mourning have occurred in schools around the world for a man that showed the people that anything is possible; the man from the humble beginnings of Krakow, Poland, Karol Wojtyla.

RHA:little voices,big ideas

RHAwon’t let setbacks stop them. So far this year the Residence Hall Association has worked through obtaining a new advisor, some members leaving to study abroad, and having one of the students’top concerns denied.

RHAis an organization that doubles as a soundboard for resident students’concerns, and also provides activities and programs for the campus community.

According to Vice President Lisa Defino the top two major concerns brought up by campus residents have been obtaining paper towels in the bathrooms and acquiring enough properly working washers and dryers.

“We have addressed the paper towel issue and simply,” Delfino said. “And simply, we have been told that there isn’t enough money in the budget. It is a very costly issue in which they are not able to accommodate for the students.”

Despite the paper towel rejection, RHAhas managed to accomplish some shining moments this year. Their biggest achievement this year has been Cabrini Idol.

beyond. As a result It was a major success!”

The battle continues, according to Delfino, to get through to students that RHAexists to help with students’problems and concerns.

problems.” Delfino said. “We haven’t had any response to ou efforts. It is frustrating at times because we are here for the residents to help improve their living conditions and also we are trying to recruit new members.”

“We haven’t had any response to our efforts. It is frustrating at times because we are here for the residents to help improve their living conditions and also we are trying to recruit new members.”

-Lisa DeFino, vice president of RHA

RHAhas a flag football tournament for both males and females scheduled for the end of April. Signups will begin next week in the cafeteria and Jazzman’s. Prizes will be given to the winners of each team of 510 members.

“Each year with Cabrini Idol, we try to improve and make it more memorable for the participants and audience.” Delfino said. “With this year, I think we definitely went above and

“RHAhas done many things to get our name out there such as ads in the newspapers, open meetings for new members, and slips under resident’s doors asking them to contact us with any

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Pope remembered

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When the sun set at 7:30 p.m. that night, we still had yet to step foot in St. Peter’s Square.

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Public safety working to keep students safe

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Dead-bolt locks, electronically controlled identification card systems and frequent patrols by Public Safety. These are just a few of the measures that have been taken to keep the resident students safe here at Cabrini College. But are they as safe as some make it out to be?

Charlie Schaffner, the director of Public Safety, said, “I think the security on the campus is good to excellent.”

However, two freshmen who wished to remain anonymous said, “Anybody can get in if you walk by and act like you live here, the guard will not stop you.”

Nonetheless, one of the biggest problems concerning dorm security is the problem of propping doors. “The biggest problem that we have is young people who, for whatever reason, leave a door unlocked, open

or propped just invite somebody to come into the building that’s not authorized,” Schaffner said.

In response to the easy access that propped doors provides, Schaffner said, “There’s not an awful lot we can do about that, short of sitting there at the door watching the doors when the kids go in.”

According to some students, that is exactly what they’ve been doing. “When the guards are on duty, they sit at the desk and watch TV. Typically, you’ll see like 20 kids go by without them looking up or asking one person to see an i.d. At night, either the RAor the guard is sitting there. Typically you just walk by and say ‘hi’or smile, and just go on your way,” the same two freshmen said.

Public Safety frequently patrols the residence halls throughout the night as well as stationing an officer at the front desk of the major residence halls between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. They can also be seen patrolling the

Finally, the crowd began moving again at a rapid rate and we were about to reach St. Peter’s Square, only again to be stopped by traffic directors. The people in front and behind us were not happy about this at all. My roommate and I even noticed one older woman in front of us purposely blowing smoke into one of the traffic director’s face because he would not let her pass.

After about six hours of waiting, we finally made it into St. Peter’s square were moving much quicker now. As I was standing in line to view one of the most important people in the world I could not fathom the way people were acting.

Until that point people had been pushing and shoving to make it into the square. They had been yelling, singing and talking loudly on cell phones, but the moment that people set foot into St. Peter’s Square, it all changed. People moved

campus and the dorms during the day as well.

“Public Safety is going through the buildings on a regular basis every night,” Schaffner said. “We do what is called a ‘pipe-route,’we go through and check different spots with a wand that tells us you’ve been there. We do that once in the residence hall from 4 p.m. to 12 p.m. and twice during the midnight shift.”

quickly to get in the Basilica, but no longer pushed.

Voices were toned down to a whisper. People looked out into the square and would point to all the vigils set up for the Pope. After all those hours of waiting, bundling up against the cold night and striking up conversations with the Italian family next to us, we were able to walk into St. Peter’s Basilica.

In the Basilica, there was almost utter silence from the people, except for those few that you could hear murmuring responses to prayers said by one of the cardinals. Walking down the nave of the Basilica towards the high altar, I got chills knowing that I was soon about to see the Pope.

In front of the high altar was a table covered in gold cloth on which the Pope was laid out. To me, being placed on that huge table made the Pope seem so small. When I first saw the Pope, I was surprised by the sheer fact that he was laid out in the open.

Only guards stood between me and the Pope, no casket, no covering. As important as the Pope is, I could not get over how open-

The Residence Life office educates residents and brings awareness about what they should do to keep their place of living a safe one. Laura Shapella, assistant director of resident life, said, “I think education is an important thing. We’re educating residents about what they need to do to keep things safe; about locking their doors, carrying their keys with them, not letting people

ly his body was exposed to the public.

Pope John Paul II appeared to finally look at peace and at rest after many years of suffering. I noticed that in front of us enormous crowds of people were taking pictures of the Pope’s body, which I felt was disrespectful and morally inappropriate.

Although we waited six hours to view the Pope, we were only able to get a few seconds to glimpse him before we were ushered out of the way. However, it was well worth the wait.

The funeral has been set for Friday, April 8, at 10:30 am. Many world leaders, even our own President Bush, are expected to be present for the funeral. For the most part, the city of Rome will be shut down including local shops and schools such as the American University of Rome. On the day of the funeral, the city is going to be extremely chaotic with millions of mourners all there at once to pray for Pope John Paul II.

in to the building and helping students to take that responsibility for keeping the halls safe.”

All of these measures are taken not only keep residents safe, but to prevent any heinous crimes from occurring such as the 1986 rape and murder of Jeanne Cleary at Lehigh University.

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Security still needs improvement

According to an article published online on March 21, 2005 by the Montana Kaimin, “Jeanne Cleary was raped and murdered in her Lehigh University dorm room in 1986. Cleary’s death prompted the United States to pass what is now known as the Cleary Act of 1990, which requires colleges and universities to report all crime statistics to the FBI and inform students of the threat of being victimized on campuses.”

Schaffner said, “Jeanne Cleary, who was raped and killed at Lehigh University a number of years ago has sparked our reporting standards for the nation as an academic institution with the Cleary Act. That all occurred because someone left a door open. Lehigh is not a very crime ridden place but unfortunately, it happened and if the residential population continues to prop doors, it could conceivably happen here. That’s something I certainly don’t want to see happen here at Cabrini College.”

But, despite efforts by public safety to make the dorms a safer place, it can be asked if they are really achieving their goal in keeping the dorms safe. Since 2002, theft/larceny offenses have risen from 23 in 2002 to 52 in 2004. Vandalism offenses have risen from 71 in 2002 to 149 in 2004.

One freshman that wished to remain anonymous said, “The security could be better because things get broken by people who don’t live in our dorm.”

According to the Residence Life information & policies section of the 04-05 Cabrini College student handbook, “Students are strongly cautioned against allowing unknown individuals into a hall at the time of their own entry or exit, and are prohibited from propping exteri-

or doors or exits in an effort to circumvent the card access system. Such behavior compromises the security of all building residents and is considered exceptionally dangerous behavior in residential community.”

Students are “strongly cautioned” against letting people into the building. Junior graphic design major Rebecca Simeone said, “Just the front door is monitored in the Cabrini Apartment Complex, not the back door. So, I do know people come in the back door. Public safety does not check id’s or have anyone sitting at that backdoor to monitor people coming in.”

Fiona Bride, an exercise science and health promotion major, said, “There is a public safety officer at the front entrance. But downstairs, there is a backdoor and even though it’s monitored, people still come in and out.”

Therefore, a reporter believes the student body is also to blame for the current state of security that the school is in. From propping doors to letting people in through the back door, a reporter feels it is evident there is more to keeping the dorms safe than just pointing the finger at Public Safety.

“So, if a student sees somebody propping a door, if a student sees somebody in the building that they know doesn’t belong there and is not escorted by somebody that belongs there, then they should really call Public Safety and let us know so that we can come down and make sure that the rules are being followed and everybody’s safe,” Schaffner said.

Schaffner also had one last message to the Cabrini College community, “If you belong in the building, that’s fine. If you want to have a guest, that’s fine. But do it the right way and that way, it could save your neighbor.”

Munier Mandolin, Guitar Orchestra performs

DIANA ASHJIAN A&E EDITOR DA725@CABRINI EDU

Pieces of music both soothing and exciting were orchestrated on Sunday, April 3, 2005, in the Widener Center Lecture Hall by the Munier Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra.

Composed by Cris Ianni, the concert began at 3 p.m. and arranged for mandolin guitars to string an audience along an auditory trip that only the mandolin and its music could provide. Depicted sounds included Munier renditions of a moment in Naples with “Napoli [Tarantella],” a scene from the beloved movie “Casablanca,” with “Tango Delle Rose” and a night in Spain with “Torna ASurriento.”

Feet tapped along to rhythms funded for a day by the National Italian American Foundation. According to Dr. Charles McCormick, dean of academics, the grant was trusted to help

provide not just a program, but an opportunity for Cabrini to explore and experience Italian heritage.

It was more like endearing awe though, especially when 12year-old Bryce Milano showcased his guitar skills in playing an original piece, simply titled, “Works for Me” that according to the young Milano, took only a day-and-a-half to write.

And guitars weren’t all that could be heard. Voices also graced the auditorium when the crowd was invited to sing enthusiastically along to some Italian classics like “O’Sole Mio” and “O’Marinariello.”

The concert was followed with cookies, cake and lemonade in Jazzman’s Café for all to enjoy while they discussed their thoughts on the Munier Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra’s performance.

“I’ve been playing the guitar for three-and-a-half years,” Milano said with a shrug. “It’s my favorite instrument and it

‘works for me.’”

The concert also worked for an audience that sat abuzz with chit-chat and laughter on a Sunday thanks to Munier’s many sounds of music.

Cabrini student response to the recital was one of joy and admiration. The students that attended the event shared in similar emotion.

In a school with a large population that focuses on the arts, the orchestra served as a huge inspiration for those students striving to enter into the world of music.

“just passing through I heard the beautiful music and had to stay longer. I was amazed at the intricate techniques each musician used. I doubt I will ever be able to play like that,” junior criminal justice major and hungry musician Kyle Foley said. All in all theevent was a complete success. For all those music lovers at Cabrini, keep your eyes open for tthis beautiful orchestra!

Binge drinking can be fatal on birthdays

BIRTHDAY, page 1 said.

The startling truth is that many people turning 21are aware of the dangers, yet they still celebrate without any concern for the possible outcome.

Jason Reinhardt and Bradley McCue are two tragic examples of the risk put forth at 21st birthday celebrations. Due to the over consumption of alcohol, the fatal-

ities of these two young men have recently received widespread attention. Their deaths, however, have spawned a variety of awareness campaigns geared toward educating teens approaching that inevitable age.

The campaigns have been successful in educating youths, but there are still some 300 deaths annually due to alcohol poisoning according to the Task Force of the

National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Only a small percentage of these deaths, however, are the result of 21st birthday celebrations. State legislatures still find it imperative that college students, especially, will be subjected to new laws barring alcohol at certain events and limiting consumption in order to stop possible casualties.

Tim made it through his spe-

cial night and probably will not think twice about it. He did not, however, get through the night without performing quite an embarrassing act. His girlfriend, Ava, hesitantly revealed a moment Tim did not want to share.

It turns out that when Tim passed-out at the end of the night, he was not finished partying. Instead, he got out of bed in the

middle of the night and left a brown, squishy reminder of his night in the trashcan of his cramped bedroom. Tim had no clue of the occurrence but surely was forced to sleep on the floor by his steadfast girlfriend, Ava.

“What, did the dog come in here in the middle of the night?” Tim asked Ava the following morning. “No, Tim, that was from you,” she said.

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The Munier Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra performed in the Widener Center on April 3,2005.

Michael Jackson ‘tickles’his jury

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Students show appreciation for the kids

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Over 30 student volunteers from Cabrini gathered in the Dixon Center on Tuesday, April 5 for Cabrini’s Kids Count Day organized by junior Claudia Sciandra. Kids from the Don Guanella School, the Police Athletic League (PAL), and Big Brothers and Big Sisters came for a day full of sports activities, games, t-shirt making, food and prizes.

About 25 kids from the ages of 7-14 came for a day of fun. Sciandra said, “Kids Count Day was a day that a bunch of student organizations got together to have an appreciation day for all the kids, and to show the students of Cabrini how involved they’ve been.”

The group that really organized everything is the Peer Scholars who are a new group on campus. Mary Laver, director of applied and social teaching, said, “The Peer Scholars is a new program at Cabrini consisting of five student who are picked to receive scholarships

and also program money to find ways to get Cabrini College interested in mentoring kids.”

Another student involved who is one of the peer scholars is Cabrini sophomore Andrew Randolph. Randolph got involved with the Norristown coordinator at the PALcenter, and believes that’s these after school type programs provide the children with a

Don Guanella school said, “We do a lot of great programming with Cabrini through the radio station, dances, and all sorts of activities. They even have the freshman come to our school to do a day of service there.”

Claudia Sciandra explained that there were many different organizations on campus that were involved in making this program a success.

RHA, SGA, CAP Board, Sigma Rho, Cabrini tennis team, the Accounting Club, Big Brothers and Big Sisters all teamed up together to give the kids a day of appreciation.

The son of Michael Jackson’s former housekeeper testified Monday that the pop star molested him during a tickling game in 1990. The 24-year-old witness was called to the stand as prosecutors in the current molestation case against Jackson began trying to show the jury that the singer has a habit of molesting boys. The witness said that over a span of several years, Jackson twice touched his groin over his clothes during tickling games at Jackson’s Los Angeles-area condominium. The appearance of the young man was allowed under a ruling last week by the judge that prosecutors may present evidence that Jackson molested or otherwise behaved inappropriately with five boys before the time period of the current allegations. Jackson is on trial on charges of molesting a 13-year-old boy in February or March 2003.

Play focuses on church molestation

wonderful outlet. “I made contact with Brett Wells through the PALcenter previously through my projects and found him to be someone beneficial to Claudia’s project today,” said Randolph.

Two other peer scholars also got involved. Juniors, Deirdre Beadle and Jen Brown said together, “ We were given a great opportunity, plus we had a little bit of experience in corrections.”

Robert Neely who is with the

There were various activities for the children to get involved in. They had basketball games, kickball, t-shirt making, snacks, and prizes. Sciandra feels like it is very important to get Cabrini involved in working with the kids.

Sciandra also said, “Personally I would like to thank Mary Laver for her guidance and support and the Peer Scholars, Andrew, Deirdre, Jen and all the volunteers. I wouldn’t have been able to pull this off without you.”

“Doubt,” the first Broadway play by Oscar-winning writer John Patrick Shanley, won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for drama Monday. Sanley’s play opened on Broadway just last week to critical acclaim after an off-Broadway run. It tells the story of a confrontation between a nun and a Roman Catholic priest at a Bronx parish; she suspects the priest of molesting a male student.

NJ is scene of largest anti-terrorism drill ever

The biggest anti-terrorism drill ever held in the United States got under way Monday with a mock biological attack in New Jersey and a simulated chemicalweapons explosion in Connecticut. Named TOPOFF 3, the $16 million, weeklong exercise is meant to find weak spots in the nation’s emergency planning. “I want to make it clear that we are going to push our plans and our systems to the very limit,” U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said. “So we expect failure because we’re actually going to be seeking to push to failure, and that is, in our judgment, the best way to get a ‘lessons learned’ from what we do here.” Although no real weapons or bioagents are used, state and local officials responded as if it were the real thing, sending ambulances to hospitals and flooding the area with investigators and emergency workers in haz-mat suits.

Pageant winnerfound to be ‘not disabled enough’

Ms. Wheelchair Wisconsin has been stripped of her title because pageant officials say she can stand — and point to a newspaper picture as proof. Janeal Lee, who has muscular dystrophy and uses a scooter, was caught standing among her high school math students.

“I’ve been made to feel as if I can’t represent the disabled citizens of Wisconsin because I’m not disabled enough,” Lee said Thursday. Candidates for the crown have to “mostly be seen in the public using their wheelchairs or scooters,” said Judy Hoit, Ms. Wheelchair America’s treasurer. “Otherwise you’ve got women who are in their wheelchairs all the time and they get offended if they see someone standing up. We can’t have title holders out there walking when they’re seen in the public.”

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Cabrini volunteers,including Kids Count Day organizer,Claudia Sciandra,took a break from playing with the kids to smile for a picture on Tuesday,April 5,2005.

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“We do a lot of great programming with Cabrini through the radio station, dances, and all sorts of activities. They even have the freshman come to our school to do a day of service there.”

-Robert Neely

Arts & Entert ainment

Fool’s Fest is yet another sucessful show at Cabrini

ANGELINA WAGNER STAFF WRITER AMW722@CABRINI EDU

Good things happen in pairs. That’s just the feeling that radiated from the Grace Hall Atrium as Fool’s Fest went underway, sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA). As Kill Jensen, Hey Hey, Arcas to Ursa and Altrucide prepared their sets in that order, the crowd began to surround the front of the nonexistent stage. Egg crates held up the speakers on both of sides of the crowd as they tried to get as close as possible to the bands.

Kill Jensen came out as the first set and as the guitar riffs flew some of the students and friends of the bands started to mosh to the band’s music. Kill Jensen is made up of Mike short, vocals, Ry White, guitar, Greg Felock, bass, Etn, drums and Justin on guitar. The band hails from the Philadelphia area and is making a name for themselves in the local hardcore music scene.

After Kill Jensen completed their set, Hey Hey really got the

crowd moving as they began their set. Their hardcore music blared out of the amps and drumbeats rattled and reverberated off the walls of Grace Hall, Friday night.

Mark, Ian, Dan, Taylor and Bill are the members of Hey Hey, a screamo band that has a hint of dance to them.

The vocal range of Ian Johnson was steady and sang amazing lyrics while guitarists Taylor Moyer and Danny Mink used their phenomenal talents to keep

the music flowing. Mark Quinlar beat the hell out of his drums bringing the back up to the band as a cutting edge drummer.

This is the second concert of this nature that has occurred on Cabrini’s campus. Arcas to Ursa were the next performers to go on stage. This band consists of RJ McNamee, bassist, Trevor Martin, piano and vocals, Jonathan Lyons, drummer, Mike Rossi, vocals and Shane Werley, guitarist and vocals. Arcas to

Ursa was started three years ago and now the band is moving up in world of the local music scene. Their EPis now on sale.

Last but not least, Altrucide hit the stage. Altrucide consists of Cabrini College’s very own Dave Spina, Jeff Foley, Dave Capece, Marty Shea and Paul Nasella. Their performance riveted the crowd in Grace Hall and capped off the end to a perfect night.

Spina’s vocal talents, Foley’s and

Capece’s guitar skills, Shea’s bass talents and Nasella’s drumming skills brought heavy harmonies and crushing lyrics to their performance as the end of the concert dwindled down. As they make their way through the local scene, all of these bands have one thing in common. Alove for hardcore music and the passion to strive and continue to play on.

Philadelphia-based Kill Jensen kicked off Fool’s Fest with their catchy breakdowns and mosh-worthy set.Although still a new band,Kill Jensen is making quite a name for themselves in the local hardcore scene .

Sony’s PSP gives gamers new choices

Convergence, otherwise known as cramming many different capabilities into one compact machine, is the new theme for the video game world. Along with being a video game system, the Sony PSPcan also hold downloaded music and transcend movies.

They accomplish convergence such as this by utilizing a new development called a Universal Media Disc (UMD).

Many people, however, strongly feel that the wait is definitely worth it.

games for the new PSP.

ANDREW MATYSIK EDITORIN CHIEF

AJM722@CABRINI

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The technological world took another leap forward recently with the latest release of Sony’s Playstation Portable (PSP). The much anticipated debut on Mar. 24th created hysteria in the video game world. Best Buy and technological outlets throughout the nation have initiated early midnight openings to ensure customer satisfaction.

Hungry for the coolest new game, video-gamers banged

down the doors once the clock struck midnight in order to be the first person with a PSPin their hands. The prehistoric age where Nintendo’s Gameboy had supreme control of the market is long gone as Sony has left the competition in the dust with the new PSPbreakthrough.

“The PSPis totally awesome, dude! I cannot wait to save up and buy the hip new game,” junior Ike Omuso said. Similar reviews from other students helped one reporter realize how advanced the new system really is.

According to the official Playstation website, “UMD is the next-generation compact storage media and at only 60mm in diameter, can store up to 1.8GB of digital data, making it perfect for a portable entertainment player like the PSPsystem.” The UMD makes it possible for PSPplayers to store a variety of media like music, movies and pictures.

Probably most exceptional about the PSPbesides its multiple capabilities is the extremely clear picture presented on the screen.

Using pixilation to define every last detail, the PSPportrays a screen that makes the average home television picture appear dull and faded. The only complaint heard from consumers is the fact that Playstation has stuck with the traditional disc-system where a few seconds of loading tests the sample buyer’s patience.

With the PSPsystem in stores now, many are wondering which game will take the cake in popularity among consumers. For the most part, it appears that Metal Gear Acid will have the most successful debut. The game is most popular among adult males, the highest consumer of the PSPsystem. Gretzky NHLand Wipeout Pure are also highly desired

It is safe to say that a few years ago, technology such as this couldn’t even be imagined. Nintendo, a corporation that has controlled the portable gaming market, has not taken Sony’s clever innovations lying down. Nintendo has delivered a similar system titled, Nintendo DS to compete with its rivals. It is not certain that the DS will be enough to compete with the portable marvel, PSP.

ANGELINA WAGNER/ STAFF WRITER

Altrucide was the last to take stage at SGA’s Fool’s Fest.Altrucide consists of Cabrini students Dave Spina,Jeff Foley,Dave Capece,Marty Shea and Paul Nasella.

ANGELINA WAGNER/ STAFF WRITER

ANGELINA WAGNER/ STAFF WRITER

Sony’s Playstation Portable (PSP) converges video games and different forms of media.

S e n i o r A r t t S S h o w p r e s e n n t e d i n H o l y y S p p i r r i t L i b r a r y y

BY: BRANDI UPDEGROVE BY: STASIA RAE MCGRATH

Shopping now easy as watching television

KRISTIN AGOSTINELLI STAFF WRITER

KMA724@CABRINI

EDU

Scratch the mall, shopping from home is the new in thing. More and more consumers are shopping from the convenience of their home. Only now huge companies such as Home Shopping Network and Goldpocket Interactive have made it easier for the human population to become even lazier Instead of picking up the phone and dialing in to purchase a new item, or buy it off of eBay, consumers can control their impulse shopping through their remote of their television with the push of a button.

This new reform in this era of shopping calls for consumers to navigate through a shopping screen on their television through their remote. Developed by Goldpocket, this interactive shopping network will enable customers to buy what they want directly, rather than go through customer service personnel.

Although Interactive TV through the Home Shopping Network has not been released to the public yet, it is set to make its debut next month at NCTA’s 2005 National Show. Directions to use this new concoction are simple. Viewers simply scroll through the menu

on their television screen using the left, right, up or down buttons, while being able to choose the size and color of the item. After selecting the item they want, customers are shown the final price, the shipping and handling fees, along with any taxes that are relevant and are then given a confirmation code that tell them they have officially purchased their desired item.

For now Goldpocket’s interactive media for shopping will only be intended for cable subscribers due to the number of digital boxes that are required for the communication between the cable subscriber and the network according to Reuters.

Professionals in the business are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Goldpocket Interactive and Home Shopping Network to make this system available to the public, yet there are still a few kinks to work out. Despite the popularity that this may draw forth, distributors still have to make sure the system works flawlessly, and is compatible with Home Shopping Network’s systems that are already in place. Also the fact that they need to control product distribution with what Home Shopping Network has available in stock

BY: STASIA RAE MCGRATH

Dogs Die in Hot Cars: an interview

CHRISTINE ERNEST A&E EDITOR

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Hailing from Glasgow, Scotland, Dogs Die in Hot Cars delivered their quirky, Britpop to the Theater of the Living Arts on Fri, Apr 1. They currently have an album in the United States released on V2 Records entitled “Please Describe Yourself.”

Vocalist/ guitarist Craig Macintosh and bassist Lee Worrall found time before their show to sit down and share their thoughts on their current tour, why they shouldn’t be compared to XTC and their thoughts of Y-100 flipping formats.

A lot of your songs like “Celebrity Sanctum” or “Paul Newman’s Eyes” are about American celebrities as opposed to British celebrities or Scottish celebrities. Was that conscience orjust because?

CRAIG: “I think if Paul Newman happened to be Scottish, then it would still [be about] Paul Newman.”

LEE: “I mean Sean Connery’s eyes just doesn’t have the same ring to it.”

To me you are reminiscent of XTC.

CRAIG:“Don’t mention XTC.”

That’s my next question, are you tired of hearing that?

CRAIG: “XTC is a great band, but we’re not interested in fol-

lowing them or doing what they did...We want to do what excites us. And what turns us on is people. We’re into now; we’re into being contemporary as possible. We want to be fresh and we want to be exciting. And I know there are similarities. The first time I heard about XTC was when someone said ‘You sound really like Andy Partridge’ [lead singer of XTC] and I was like ‘oh, I’m going to get some of his stuff and find out.’ And I was like ‘f—k, I totally do sound like Andy Partridge.’”

I was reading that you listed your influences as Nirvana and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Can you explain that, because you guys sound nothing like them to me.

CRAIG: “I don’t think the sound of music is defined by what you listen to. I don’t believe that. I think it’s about your character. It’s about the type of people you maybe like to hang out with. The kinds of places you like to visit. The things you like to do in your spare time. You know, the comedy programs you like. The comedy programs you don’t like. The things that f—k you off. I mean a lot of the way we sound was created as a reaction against the music that we were hearing day in and day out, on the radio and at friend’s houses...We wanted to make something vibrant and exciting. And also lyrically, something interest-

ing. It’s not just about the music in a positive inspirational way, but also as the opposite of that as the things that grate up against you.”

Afew weeks ago, the big alternative station in Philadelphia closed.

CRAIG: “Is this Y-100? We met with Jim McGuinn. [Former station manager of Y-100.] We were speaking to him today and he said they’re online now…I was reading in Rolling Stone and it was saying how the big radio stations are selling off to R&B and Hispanic stations, and because that’s where they’re making their money. So all these alternative stations are disappearing. But what’s happening is there’s this emergence of Internet stations. And I think it’s just a sign of the times just as much as any part of the music industry It’s moving into that media. I find it quite exciting. It’s just a bit messy just now, starting out, but I think in time it will be for the best.”

ERNEST/ A&E EDITOR Craig Macintosh,singer/guitarist,and

as well.

The following pieces of art are on display until April 19, 2005 in the Joseph and Grace Gorevin Fine Arts Gallery. Seniors Jenna Lewandowski, Matthew DiFalco, Kelly James, Brandi Updegrove, Stasia Rae McGrath and Michelle Murray have their art featured in the art exhibit.

JILLIAN MILAM FEATURES EDITOR JGM726@CABRINI EDU

While Dr. Joseph Romano, professor of philosophy, holds the title of being the teacher at Cabrini the longest, Mr. Jeffrey Gingerich serves as the newest member of the faculty here.

“The BIG difference is that every year the freshmen are the same age and I am always one year older,” Dr. Joseph Romano, professor of philosophy, said with a chuckle. “They’re the constant and I’m the variable!”

Romano has been teaching at Cabrini College since fall of 1960. “I had the first graduating class, first group of seniors,” he said. “They were good students…I remember almost every student I had.”

However, he was not always a professor of philosophy here. Through the years, his titles have changed but the “most signif icant” change occurred in 1979.

He left the faculty department and ventured to administration. Vice president of academic affairs, to be exact. He maintained this position until 1988 and underwent many challenges, many of which were very different than those of teaching.

“I had to make lots of deci-

sions…I helped create the core cur riculum, the very first masters degree in education here and the first computer science major,” Romano said. “And I hired John Dzik who revamped the entire athletic department.”

“I take pride in those nine years,” Romano said. “I had two main rules – never take credit for anything. Find the person that really deserves it. And always be ready to take the blame when the president or the board of trustees is sore with something.”

Romano has accomplished many things in his career.

However, one highlight includes being granted a leave for Cabrini when he received a visiting professorship that involved him teaching at one of the oldest Catholic Universities in Europe, Louvain in Belgium. “My family and I lived there for a while, it was cool,” he said.

In regards to all of the plans for expansion and construction on Cabrini’s campus, Romano expressed that it’s nothing too new here. “There’s always been growth here, we’re always expanding,” he said. “But buildings don’t make communities, people do. As long as we can maintain the personality of Cabrini, it doesn’t matter how many buildings we have. Facilities are necessary conditions for a college…the good people are the cause of a successful college.”

On the other side of the spectrum, Mr. Jeffery Gingerich, associate professor of sociology, began his journey here merely three months ago in January. “Coming here in the middle of the school year has its challenges, but it’s nice in some ways,” Gingerich said. “It’s nice to just jump into the swing of things…so far so good!”

After attending the University of Pennsylvania, he worked for five years at Bluffton University in Ohio before coming to Cabrini. “I’ve been interested in the direct work of helping people…and trying to answer the questions, ‘why are people in poverty or crime?’”

Gingerich has many things on his agenda for the future, such as getting to know the students, work with them and try “not to be the person who just hands them a paper every now and then.”

He is making endeavors of improving the sociology department and is in the midst of revisions for the curriculum. “The sociology department is wonderful to work with. At big universities, it’s hard because you can get lost in the department,” he said. “My role is to look at the criminal justice aspects, you know, we don’t want to just spit out people to catch bad guys…we want them to understand why [crime] happens and what the effects are. Then try to prevent it,” Gingerich said.

As he gets acquainted with Cabrini, the sociology department should see positive alterations as he tries to “make the program strong” and prompt the students to, “make applications to the real world.”

Galoshes: fabulous footwear or fashion faux-pa?

JESSICA MARRELLA STAFFWRITER JRM722@CABRINI EDU

From pointy toes to stiletto heels, women’s feet have been paying the price in the name of fashion, until now. Galoshes are quickly becoming a popular trend that leaves women striding in style and comfort.

Galoshes, also called wellies, are great in the rain and snow. The high rubber boots keep your feet dry when trudging through snow piles or rain puddles to get to class. Since the top of them is oversized it’s easy to tuck pants into them so that they don’t get wet either.

Besides serving as practical rain gear, galoshes are also comfortable; a word rarely used to describe women’s shoes. First of all, they’re flat. Often times you see women performing a balancing act throughout the day as they try to walk on their four-inch heels. A woman can also slide on a pair of wellies with ease since they have a rounded toe.

This is a nice alternate to the pointytoed shoes that are also popular right now.

Wellies also come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. From “rubber-ducky yellow” to patterns of flowers or ladybugs, one can find wellies to go with any outfit.

Julie Smith, senior English and communication major, sports her wellies around campus. “They’re fun and easy, just slip them on and they go with anything,” said Smith. Smith wears her two pairs of wellies all the time, not just in bad weather.

Ashley Peterson, freshman graphic design major, doesn’t own a pair and doesn’ see herself ever wearing them that often. “I would wear them in the snow or rain, but not otherwise,” said Peterson. Although wellies are fashionable and comfor table, they may not impress the guys. “I think that girls wear so much stuff that doesn’t make sense. If I saw a girl wearing bright yellow rubber boots, the rest of her outf it better be amazing,”

Matt Simmons, sophomore internet

computing major, said.

Wellies are not overly expensive either. They can be found at J Crew for $48, Urban Outfitters for $45 and department stores like Boscov’s for $40. So are galoshes fabulous footwear? It’s all in the eye of the beholder.

Alumni return to Cabrini for careers

CHRISTINE BLOM ASST. COPYAND PERSPECTIVES EDITOR

CBB722@CABRINI

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A steady career is one thing that all college students hope for in their four-year tenure. It is no different at Cabrini.

Shirley Dixon, member of the Wolf ington Center staff, graduated from Cabrini College in 1984 with a degree in early childhood education.

“When I had received my associate’s degree, I started looking into schools where I could continue my studies. Eastern University had actually informed me about Cabrini’s program,” Dixon said.

In 1989, Dixon received her master’s degree from Cabrini as well, also in early childhood education.

After leaving Cavalier Country in the late 1980s, Dixon became a fifth grade teacher at Girard Middle

School where she later became principal before returning to Cabrini. As a member of the board, Dixon was the first member of color. As a result of this, when President Iadorola first came to Cabrini, Dixon was asked to help with the diversity initiative at the college.

“The growth of the college really is impressive,” Dixon said. “The physical size of the college and number of majors is really outstanding.”

Even though the campus has almost doubled in size since Dixon was in attendance, the diversity is something that she would like to see focused on.

“It’s a decent mixture of students now but we do need to work more with diversifying the campus. It is something that we have been and will continue to work on,” Dixon

said.

When Dawn Francis, associate professor of communications, g raduated in 1993, she never expected that she would be back at Cabrini for anything other than Alumni activities and reunions.

Francis, an English and communication major, was one of Dr. Jer ry Zurek’s advisees and sought his advice for everything.

Like many other post-college coeds, Francis attended graduate school in Athens, OH, at Ohio University. She was attending the School of Journalism while doing an internship with an interactive multimedia firm.

Keeping in touch with Dr. Zurek all that time did come in handy for Francis. When she decided to return to the Delaware Valley, Dr. Zurek got her a job in the field of advertising.

After expressing her unhappi-

ness at her job, she received word that there might be an opening in the communications department at Cabrini.

“Dr Zurek told me that they needed someone to teach advertising. I interviewed in January of 2002, and then I heard within a shor t period of time that I was hired,” Francis said.

After starting in the fall of 2002, Francis had a bit of adjusting to do when she returned to campus.

“It was so hard from going to looking at my professors as heroes to peers,” Francis said. “Thank goodness I finally got over the initial shell shock, but it did take me a while. I just started calling Dr. Zurek by his first name sometime last year.”

Now, Dixon and Francis can be found around campus on a daily basis. Who knows? Your adviser may con you into returning to Cabrini in a few years.

Girard’s tale of the Jersey Devil Girard’s tale of the Jersey Devil

ANGELINA WAGNER STAFF WRITER AMW722@CABRINI EDU

The puzzling and terrifying American myth of the New Jersey Pine Barrens and the stories surrounding the Jersey Devil have captivated adults and children for more than two hundred years of histor y. Geoffrey Girard, award winning fiction writer and son of Dr Jolyon Girard, has captured the spirit of sightings, folklore and events through fourteen chapters of f ictional tales in his new book “Tales of the Jersey Devil.”

“Geoffrey did all of the fiction writing and I took care of the historical accuracies,” Dr. Girard, history and political science professor, said. With the help of Girard’s excellence in history and Jared Barber as the illustrator of the book, Geoffrey Girard has captured the legend of the Jersey Devil from birth and up into the Jersey Devil Club of today. Tales of the Jersey Devil begin with his birth in 1735 where he was the thirteenth child of the Leeds family. The sightings and

folklore continue throughout the years with various sighting of the Jersey Devil or Leeds Devil watching near the house where he was born. Geoffrey Girard’s “Tales of the Jersey Devil” goes through the years from the story of Daniel Leeds to the fossil site in 1978.

“My wife and I actually went out to the Pine Barrens,” said Dr. Girard. The legend of the Jersey Devil goes that he

was born as the thirteenth child to the Leeds family. The rumors supposedly were that either Mother Leeds herself dabbled in dark arts or that she was cursed by a gypsy. The legend continues to go on and say that the child was supposed to look like Lucifer himself. The child was bor n and looked like a nor mal human baby but then the child began to transform into a creature that had the face of a horse and a long serpent’s tail.

Oral folklore and many stories sur rounding the mere-than-myth Jersey Devil have been keeping children awake on dark nights and fascinating believers alike. This American legend is even believed to be more than a myth just like the Loch Ness monster. Whether the stories are true or not, there’s one thing for sure. New Jersey isn’t just about the shore and malls, it’s about a location that’s hundreds of miles long called the Pine Barrens, that holds the dwelling place of the Jersey Devil. Geoffrey Girard’s book “Tales of the Jersey Devil” is now on sale in Cabrini’s bookstore and at online bookstores.

ILLIAN MILAM FEATURES EDITOR

Some love the new trend;others refuse to jump on the band wagon

Geoffrey Girard writes an American myth of the New Jersey Pine Barrens.

Dr.Romano has been at Cabrini since 1960 Mr.Gingerich began his career at Cabrini in Jan.2005

PHOTOCOURTESYOF MR.GINGERICH CECELIA FRANCISCO STAFFWRITER

Right to die Right to life Terry Schiavo Debate

SHARON M. KOLANKIEWICZ STAFF WRITER SMK724@CABRINI.EDU

After hearing that Terri Schiavo passed away last week, I was saddened. However, I also felt a bit of relief after hearing the news. I was relieved knowing now that this woman can now rest in peace. I just want to make it clear that both the husband and the parents have legitimate reasons. On the other hand, I am siding with Schiavo’s husband, despite any legal matters or current personal lifestyle. I am mainly supporting this side for my ethical beliefs.

First of all, I know that if someone very close to me was on his or her death-bed, like Schiavo, I would be devastated. It is not right to have someone living in a hospital while being connected to tubes and machines. If my child or any relative were that sick and was basically a “vegetable,” I would not want him or her to suffer.

When I was younger, one of my family members was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer. I watched her suffer and I watched her live in agony while she was going through chemotherapy. I loved her so much that I kept praying that she could get through it. At the same time, I also wanted her to be happy. I realized that it was selfish on my part to want her to live if it meant she would have to deal with pain on a daily basis. I do not believe that it is shallow to feel that sometimes I thought it would be better if she died. I knew that she would be happier and better off than in agony.

Obviously we want the best for the people we love. However, what is best for the individual may not be the best for us. Many people use the term regarding love and relationships that, “if you love someone, let them go,” but I think this term can be used in situations regarding life and life support.

Obviously you love the person and you want what is best for him or her. Sometimes what is best is letting them go.

I think having someone who is in a vegetative state and hooked up to tubes is a horrible situation to put someone in. I think of it as if that person is already gone. You are not interacting with the person on a normal basis. Instead, you are watching them get worse and you cannot connect with that person on the same level as you would if he or she was healthy.

Even though we want to keep loved ones in our lives, do we want them still “living” if they cannot function or enjoy the everyday joys of life? I believe that a person is alive if he or she can interact in daily activities and with the people in his or her life. Honestly, I see keeping someone alive with machines and feeding tubes does not replace the missing bond with that person. Obviously, the bond between you and that person is not there anymore. Your love and memories still remain in your mind and heart. However, the memories are in your mind, not the other person’s mind.

Sometimes we have to step back and let nature take its

v s

CECELIA FRANCISCO STAFF WRITER CAF722@CABRINI EDU

If you love someone let them go. This is always easier said then done. In cases like the one involving Terri Schiavo, it’s easy to see how and where battle lines were drawn. The hard part is knowing who should win the fight.

How many times have you found yourself, especially after the big debate of Terri Schiavo’s, talking with relatives and saying, “If that ever happens to me I want you to pull the plug,” as if your life wasn’t worth the possibility of a miracle.

I understand that if you are pronounced brain dead, then you have basically slim to nil chance of coming out of it. I also understand how that could lead relatives to lose hope in the recovery of their loved one; However, what if you were trapped, and you had no way to communicate that you were still there and you really wanted to live despite what you had said in passing, or in a heated debate in the past?

There’s a woman from New Zealand who lapsed into a deep coma after having knee surgery while having septicemia, a bacterial infection. She had talked with her husband once about lifesupport situations and had told him that she wouldn’t

eventually that if she didn’t improve within the following 36 hours they would have the hospital turn the machines off and stop her treatments. After the decision was made, he sat down next to her bed and held her hand and asked her to squeeze his hand if she could hear him.

The woman squeezed his hand every time he asked, with a desperate need to survive. She was aware of her surroundings despite her coma, and despite the fact that everyone was oblivious to her slight consciousness.

Now, knowing that this can happen but is not always possible, are you willing to say out loud to your relatives, “if that ever happens to me, I want you to pull the plug,” with the clear, concise knowledge that you may be conscious of what’s going on while they are starving you to death for two weeks like Terri Schiavo? And, with no way to communicate your consciousness with the ones you love?

Moreover, would you want to put your family through the guilt of knowing forever that it’s possible they murdered you? Not only murdered you but starved you, which I might add is cruel and unusual punishment.

If they are going to rule that life support can be turned off, but it means that the person has to starve to death, then there should be a law passed stating that they can be euthanised. Of course that would never happen because then all assisted suicide would have to be legal and that’s not right either, or is it?

Lines are being drawn, crossed and redrawn all the time. There is no black and white.

Everything is all gray matter on this subject. If there’s one thing you should be sure of, you should have a living will drawn up so that your wishes will be followed should something happen to you. Of course, what if you fill out that living will, and no one knows that you’re conscious because you can’t communicate to them that you’re alive and you want to live despite your previous wishes? Just some thoughts to keep you up at night.

Is using life support humane or unjust?

“It depends on the person. In Terri Schiavo’s case I think Mike was right in fulfilling her wishes. Then again, I don’t like how she was starved to death. It all depends on the scenario I think.”

“I believe in life support because I think you should try to preserve someone’s life for the longest time possible.”

“I think keeping somebody on life support is completely circumstantial. If somebody is conscious and responsive like Terry Schiavo they should definitely be kept on life support. If somebody has been in a coma for years and unresponsive, then it should be up to the family to decide.”

Obsessing over celebrity’s lives

KATIE MCNULTY STAFFWRITER KMM725@CABRINI EDU

Today our society is more than ever fascinated with the lives of celebrities. We want to know everything about them. Anything from who they are dating to what cereal they eat for breakfast in the morning. Most of us are all suckers for the tabloids. We can not help ourselves from picking up the latest issue of In Touch Weekly or Star magazine in the check out line at the grocery store. The shocking photos and eye-catching headlines get me every time. Even though I know that most of the stuff written in the tabloids is rumored or untrue, I still find myself reading them. I am even aware and have a general idea of how they put these tabloids together. The photographers are hired by the tabloids and then they go out and hide behind trees and snap pictures of celebrities doing everyday things like eating lunch or going shopping. On a really good day they hope to

catch a celebrity picking their nose or not wearing their wedding ring. The writers then come up with these outrageous headlines and stories to sell their tabloid.

The other day I was waiting in the check line and the latest issue of “In Touch” caught my eye. Jessica Simpson and Nick Lacey were on the front cover. There was a white line dividing the two of them and Jessica had a sad look on her face. The headline read something like, “Are They Splitting?” Now I don’t believe these rumors but I began thinking. What if someone took a photo of me that I was unaware of on a bad day, gave it to Loquitur and made up a story about me with very little truth to it. How would I feel? I would be really pissed off.

On March 30, Britney Spears posted a message on her official website firing back at tabloids. She addresses them directly.

“Dear False Tabloids, Do you, Us Weekly, In Touch, Star and other desperate magazines want employees who are honest, or those who are liars? It seems to me that you’d prefer the latter. I’m really concerned about the

people you hire to work at your companies. I’d like them to ask themselves the question, ‘What am I lying to myself about?’Is it that you are 50 pounds overweight? Is it that your children aren’t making wise decisions? Or is it maybe that your husband or boyfriend is cheating on you? Until you face what is going on in your life, I guess you’ll remain a false tabloid.

P.S. ‘People Magazine’is great in my book.”

Although this letter appears to be a little harsh, Spears has every right to lash out at the tabloids. This is nothing compared to the far-fetched stories tabloids came up with about her.

I can understand were she is coming from.

Our society is suppose to value truth and honesty, but these tabloids obviously hire people who will forget their own dignity and write lies. We read these magazines out of fun and entertainment, but I guess if you were the one centered around the false accusations it would not be entertaining.

Britney gives credit to People Magazine for publishing authorized photos of her wedding.

Do you ever ask yourself these burning questions -

"How do I use footnotes?"

"Where does a semi-colon go?"

"Am I paraphrasing or plagiarizing?"

If you have questions like these, you may be suffering from CEA, college-essayanxiety, a curable condition.

“I believe in life support because everyone deserves a chance at life.”

“I believe in life support because I think you should try to preserve someone’s life for the longest time possible.”

House 2: fire alarms

CHRISTINE BLOM SPORTS EDITOR CBB722@CABRINI EDU

Its 5:30 a.m. on a Sunday morning. It’s raining, I’m sick and it’s a cold April morning. There are about 25 people standing outside the main entrance of House 2 and there are approximately another 10 standing by the path. Everyone’s eyes are half-open and everyone is hoping, this time, maybe public safety will show up within the first 20 minutes that the alarm started its shrieking.

In this last semester, the fire alarm in House 2 has gone off so many times it is too hard to count on two hands. Whether it is just as everyone is about to go to bed, the middle of the night or as the sun is coming up in the wee hours of the morning, it is pretty safe to say that everyone in the house is pretty fed up with the more-than-weekly ordeal. It is almost a guarantee that if it is a Thursday on Cabrini’s campus, the fire alarm is about to sound sometime between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m.

Some people feel as if it could be an attempt made by public safety to get into the rooms of students, to spy or catch them in the midst of acts that would be deemed inappropriate by the college. Some feel that it is just a bunch of drunk jerks trying to annoy everyone. Some think it could be due to the lack of ventilation and the way people smoke

in their rooms incessantly, even though the windows were open and the smoke detector itself was covered.

Yes, there are certain instances in which it is understandable for the fire alarm to be going off such as the hot water heater breaking or the laundry room getting too steamy. In fact, it is perfectly normal for a false alarm to take place.

Contrary to popular belief, some college students do not like being up at all hours of the night, especially being startled by the ear-piercing volume of a fire alarm. And what is being done in the house to fix this ongoing problem and annoyance? There needs to be something done about the problem that is lingering and haunting the dreams of House 2 residents.

If not this year, then for next years residents, the sensitivity of the fire alarms needs to be adjusted and the issues focused on. We pay $33,000 a year for tuition, you would think that the fire standards would be up to par.

What are we going to do when there is a real fire? Students are going to stay in their rooms like they already do so that they do not have to deal with the tedious and repetitious process of going outside in the worst weather conditions. This could lead to injuries and fatalities that could have been resolved if the alarms did not go off every six seconds.

Don’t you think this situation sort of parallels the fairy tale we learned as kids, “The Boy Who Cried Wolf?”

Jessica Fricano Freshman Undeclared

Cherae White Freshman Criminal Justice major

Thomas J. Scheueman Graduate Student Elementary Education major

VictorO’Connor Sophomore Business Administration major

Deborah Alberici Sophomore Elementary Education major

Alumnus disgraced with school

The whole situation is a laughing stock. The current moral of students on and off campus is at an all time low. The college has been sold out! Employees are being treated unfairly, staff is being forced out and the core values of the college, originally called Cabrini, have been compromised by a mission with an agenda of its own, business without a heart.

What more does one need to clearly see the writing on the wall? Student rights, voices and cries for help are being ignored or squelched. Where is Cabrini College headed?

Are students being heard and represented? Truly ask yourself? Who is really in control? Seems only a handful of people are impressed by stone, concrete and prestigious

resumes. What is your definition of loyalty? Personal contacts, closed-door cabinets and hidden agendas? This is a disgrace!

Who would want to attend Cabrini if they knew the state of affairs? This is an aling institution.

Sister Ursula and Sister Currie would never stand for this nonsense even if it were about monetary issues and survival in your minds.

Now all you must live with your actions. Please do us all a favor so we can move on and get Cabrini back on track. All of you may be expendable, but the true Cabrini College family and its legacy without all of you will continue to endure after this glitch is resolved shortly.

Please resign for our sake.

Aformer alumnus who cares about the students who are going through difficult times,

Paul Engel Class of 1988

True friends always stick by your side

MELISSA STEVEN PERSPECTIVES EDITOR MS727@CABRINI EDU

It seems like only yesterday I was filling out college applications, picking out a senior prom dress and having the time of my life as a senior in high school. I cannot believe that I am almost done my second year of college. When looking back it feels like time has flown by and the last couple of years are almost just a blur.

In high school my friends and I could not wait to finish high school and go off to college to meet new people and experience what college is all about. When we all found out that we would be going to different colleges, we were sad but none of us were really going too far away. As the last two years have passed most of us still remain friends and love to reminisce about high school memories.

One of my best friends, Cait, has been by my side since the very first day of high school. In our first period science class, on the very first day of school, she turned around and introduced herself and since then we have remained close friends through thick and thin. She’s one of those friends that I might go a week without talking to and then when we finally get in touch with each other and we will talk for hours at a time. Although we go to different colleges, we never go more than a week without talking because she’s like a sister, who if you don’t talk to her, something is just missing.

My other best friend, Olivia, is one of those girls who if I go a month without speaking to her because we are always too busy, when we do talk, it’s like we just picked up where we left off. She’s one of those people who I can always rely on no matter what happens. I look up to her because she is so selfless and will help anyone out in need. No matter what mistakes I have made and what a jerk I can be, these two girls have always been my true friends. I can act totally crazy with them, cry on their shoulders, make fun of them and just be myself without being judged. It’s the best feeling in the world when you always know you have someone to turn to, even in the worst situations they will always help you out.

I see some girls who have friends that back-stab them, lie and just treat their so called friends horribly. When I hear about those situations I thank god that my friends aren’t like that, in fact, they are the complete opposite.

Since we have gone away to different schools we have made new friends, but still no one can take back those years at Prendie we had together.

We all go to different schools but always make time for one another. It is very hard at times, but as we grow up we try not to grow apart. So many people I have known from high school have just drifted away, but these girls are my best friends who I know will one day be at my wedding, be there for my first child’s first birthday and still be ready to party when we’re 50 years old.

KATIE HODGINS STAFF WRITER KAH722@CABRINI EDU

I think I was in love once. I’m sure most of you reading would be able to say the same thing. It was one of those instances that lasted for a matter of a few months but sticks with you for a lifetime. There was no hurt, no lies or no cheating. It ended simply because we had no other choice. Now, I consider him a friend.

This certain friend of mine is different than the other friends in my life. Since then time has passed and I have moved on, I have been able to talk to him about anything, even new relationships when they happen. Through all of this, one major question I always ask myself is “Why can’t I talk to my girlfriends this way?” Don’t get me wrong. I do talk to them about the normal things girls in their early twenties discuss. When we get together, it sometimes resembles a scene straight out of Sex and the City. But, there is something different. It may seem ridiculous to think, but I can only think of one reason why I feel this way. I believe it is simply because they are female.

Even though I love getting together with my girlfriends, there is a certain limit to how much I admit to them or open up about. It’s not that I think they don’t care. Of course they do. I would care about whatever they may have to talk about too. I’ve realized that I prefer not to open up as much to them because of the competition factor, something I think many girls choose to avoid or don’t dare bring up.

This competition factor is something I’m sure many girls out there can relate to. It usually reaches a petty peak in high school then somehow manages to go with us to college. This competition is exactly what has led me to lose a few friends over the years.

In high school, it was the constant need to impress. It could be anything from getting a car for your 16th birthday, to who you took to the prom and all of the way down to a grade you got on a midterm. When girls got boyfriends, the word usually spread quickly, and the girls never minded the world knowing. This contest obviously went throughout the different cliques, but I think the most dramatic competitiveness occurred between good friends. I think my high school friends always wanted to be the first to do something, maybe even be the best at things.

I used to have one ridiculous

friend in college that would always go out of her way to catch up with the others. If one girl had sex before her, she would obsess over it. If another girl got a cute outfit from Express, she would get a more expensive outfit from a more expensive store.

Needless to say, I stopped speaking to this girl over a year ago. But she did manage to have the time to all of a sudden call me to tell me she got engaged. She told me this with a tone of voice that let me know she was trying to brag. I think she is secretly happy that I’m not engaged and that I’ve gained back almost all of the 30 pounds I lost two years ago.

I wonder if any of you have ever had a friend like this. Hopefully, you never have. Contests are annoying. I think that is why I find it so much easier to talk to boyfriends, guy friends and even ex-boyfriends about my frustrations in life.

Although I talk about this competition and how much I hate it, I admit that I can be a hypocrite. Next June I’m a bridesmaid in a wedding and this old friend of mine is the maid of honor. I’m determined by then to have lost all my weight, get tan and have a great job after graduating. I’d love to see the look on her face. After all, I am a female. It comes with the territory.

Senioritis already kicking in

KELLIE BELMONTE STAFF WRITER KRB722@CABRINI EDU

Lately I’ve come to the conclusion that the less you have to do the lazier you become. This semester, I took only 12.5 credits and this resulted in me having more free time than I knew what to do with. I even had all of Wednesday and all of Friday completely off. But instead of doing the work I could have been doing on these days, I spent my time sleeping and watching television.

Now I’m in a rut because I haven’t done a lot of my work

for my classes. However, every other semester since the beginning of my freshman year I had taken a much higher number of credits and had a very decent GPAand spent the majority of my free time working and writing papers.

It would have been really easy to blame my laziness on anything else, but unfortunately I don’t have any excuses. Now it’s nearing the end of the semester and I’m scrambling and begging to do anything to redeem myself. I’m in a constant state of panic because not doing well in school is not something I’m very accustomed to.

I’ve come to believe that the more I have to do and the amount of work I have to do definitely

has an affect on my performance. With all this free time, I find myself saying, “Oh, I’ll just do it later.” But later becomes night and night becomes tomorrow, and pretty soon I find myself stuck with nothing to show. If I took more classes, or had a greater workload, school would probably have constantly been on my mind.

This semester has definitely been a wake-up call for me. Because now I realize how easy it is to let yourself go without even realizing that you are doing it. And I’m paying for it with some not so nice grades, and most likely some impressions of myself by teachers that are also not so nice.

Women’s lacrosse 4-0, looking to stay undefeated

Opening day at the ballpark

There’s few better ways to spend a Monday afternoon then skipping a class and driving into the city for a baseball game.

I bought a 10-dollar ticket online for the standing room only section. Then, I threw some folding chairs in the trunk. The only thing left was picking up a case of beers on the way and we had the makings of a wonderful Monday afternoon at the ballpark.

Phillies fans strolled down Broad St. toward Citizens Bank Park adorned in everything from retro Mike Schmidt jerseys to the simple Phillies baseball cap.

The Philadelphia Phillies

opened up the 2005 season with an eight to four win over the Washington Nationals. Formerly the Montreal Expos, the Washington Nationals saw their first major league action.

Parking lots were crowded with tailgaters arriving at the ballpark long before the first pitch. We set up shop in a parking lot next to the rubble remains of Veterans stadium. The afternoon was beautiful, warm weather and cold beer.

After about an hour tailgating we made our way into the ballpark. Greeted by credit card vendors we dealt out some fake information and got our choice of a Phillies blanket or ball cap.

The Phillies look to rebound from last year’s absence in October. The newly acquired Kenny

Lofton in centerfield has already paid dividends. Lofton helped break the game open Monday with a three-run homer.

The standing room only section is a great deal. It’s located in straight away center field above the bullpens. It’s a prime location for heckling outfielders and pitchers warming up.

The Phillies triumphed in their opener and will now look to start the season with a winning streak as they finish out a home series with the Nationals.

We returned back to campus after a long day at the ballpark only to go back to the reality of night class.

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CHRISTINE BLOM SPORTS EDITOR CBB722@CABRINI EDU

Four wins and no losses. This is the undefeated record of the women’s lacrosse team. The Lady Cavs have been tearing up the field with remains of teams such as Immaculata, Neumann, and Rosemont.

The women of Cabrini have upped their level of playing skills as well as teamwork by making the schedule more rigorous than any other season in the history of their program.

“This year we are playing teams such as The College of New Jersey and Gettysburg,” Mary Oschell, senior, said. “It is really challenging and very exciting.”

Even though the ladies have had to postpone several games they are not letting that affect their morale. They are staying optimistic and hoping all the extra practice time they have will lead to more wins. The team possesses an extreme amount of talent this year, a

breath of fresh air that is not refreshing.

“The team overall this year is lucky to have so much strength overall,” Oschell said. “There is an immense amount of talent on the field that is present in every grade level. There isn’t one class that is better than another.”

Though the Lady Cavs are undefeated in the PAC, they have only one loss that does not count against them in the regular season.

“We beat Rowan University,” Oschell said. “But Widener claimed our only loss. It was really a close game.”

What’s up next for the Lady Cavaliers? This Saturday, the women’s lacrosse team will battle the Eastern Eagles for the win that is most desired by the two schools. The Cavs believe that they have a very good chance of winning the battle of Eagle Road.

“It is going to be a very eventful and tight game,” Oschell said. “We want to see as many people there as possible, it will be worth it.”

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Kenny Lofton slaps five with teammate Placido Polanco after he knocked a three-run home fun out of the ballpark.

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FDAto require new labels for clarification

NutritionFacts

uring out their calorie intake. People will either neglect to multiply the serving size by what they actually intake. The other common mistake people will make is they will underestimate their intake as a result of confusion because of the serving size.

A perfect example would be a box of Pop Secret popcorn. There are three individual packs of popcorn in the box but the label says the serving size is three tablespoons. This means that all of the nutritional information provided on the side of the box is if the consumer eats three tablespoons of popcorn and not for each individual bag.

either on the front of the box or in a large type.

The second reason the FDA is being asked to change labels is because studies show that people are eating more. The current food serving sizes where established about 20 years ago. The larger portions being consumed is just another reason as to why the FDA is being asked to change the serving sizes on the labels to reflect a more accurate serving size.

O’Brien anxious for second season

CHRISTINA WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER CMW722@CABRINI EDU

We presently live in a time where most people are very health conscious and many people are checking their labels for calories, fat content and carbohydrates. However, sometimes those labels can be confusing for consumers so there has been a request for the Food and Drug Administration to make things a little easier

One of the most common problems with reading labels is the serving size and how many servings are in the entire package. Most labels will give a serving size but the whole package will contain about four of the serving size.

People will usually do one of two things when it comes to fig-

Based on the serving size if the consumer eats the whole bag of popcorn they are eating about three servings. So, if there are 180 calories in three tablespoons of popcorn and the consumer eats the whole bag they are actually eating 540 calories.

One reason the FDA is being asked to clarify labels is to hopefully cut down on the growing number of people who are obese. In a report done by the FDA, it shows that weight control is a function of caloric balance, so hopefully a clear and easy presentation of how many calories are actually in the package as a whole will help.

The FDA cur rently requires the calories from fat to be listed on the label, however that was set in place at a time where low fat diets were recommended. There is talk of no longer requiring calories from fat and just putting the amount of calories

In an article that appeared on CNN’s website, Robert Earl, senior director for nutrition policy at the Food Products Association, says that currently labels are aimed to reduce heart risk even though obesity prevention is a current health concern.

Although, even if the FDA decides to change the food labels there could still be some confusion. For example, if the serving sizes are changed to give the nutritional information for the product as a whole there may have to be disclaimers saying that large amounts of consumption are not recommend by the government.

If the FDA does change the labels there are hoping it will help consumers choose healthier foods and will then in turn cut down on obesity. Even though the FDA seems to be positive about the new changes, there are those out there who feel that these changes will not decrease the number of those who are obese. The FDA is currently taking comments on a solution to these problems.

SHARON M. KOLANKIEWICZ ASST. COPY& PERSPECTIVES EDITOR SMK724@CABRINI.EDU

Cabrini College’s softball team player, Megan O’Brien is thrilled to be playing for her second year with Cabrini. Last year she actually played a starter position on the team.

Megan has been playing softball since she was nine-years-old in Barrington, New Jersey. When she was younger, Megan’s mom had gotten Megan and her twin sister involved with softball, basketball and sports in general. O’Brien’s sister had lost interest in the sport and quit. On the other hand, Megan developed a passion for softball.

“My mom is the one who really got me involved in spor ts and softball,” O’Brien said.

Before college, O’Brien had experience playing every position except pitcher and catcher O’Brien was recruited by a former Cabrini recruit before coming to the College. When O’Brien visited Cabrini she fell in love with the school and the softball program. She cur rently plays for first base.

O’Brien admits that she has found ways to balance softball and school. O’Brien is an education major and also must do field experience.

“I have found out that I am more focused on my studies during the season. I know that I

have work to get done along with field experience,” O’Brien said. She believes that she manages her time the best during her season, due to that fact that she must focus.

When she is outside of Cabrini she helps coach softball to girls between the ages of 914. She has been working with her old high school coach at a camp called “Sports Central. At the camp she helps teach and improve the girls’batting, bunting, and hitting techniques.

“It is such an amazing feeling and experience, because the girls really have a desire to achieve in baseball. The point is they want to be there,” O’Brien said.

Although O’Brien’s twin sister does not play anymore, she attends all of Megan’s games. O’Brien also has a younger sister who is very involved with softball. Whenever she is home, she practices with her younger sister. O’Brien enjoys the game of softball and she hopes to coach softball or basketball. However, she is not interested in playing professionally.

“I am not planning to play professionally. I have played with a league by the name ASA League. We meet once a week and travel to different tournaments,” O’Brien said.

O’Brien is currently enjoying playing for Cabrini and looks forward to what the future may bring to her.

Tarheels dominate Illinois in Championship

BY DAVID HAUGH CHICAGO TRIBUNE

From out of nowhere, like a powder blue-and-white Humvee, North Carolina center Sean May rambled into the lane for a layup looking as if nothing in his way could stop him.

Nothing did.

At times Monday night, it seemed like nothing could.

May took a first-half pass from Raymond Felton and finished the fast break for two of his 26 points in the dominant effort of North Carolina’s 75-70 victory over Illinois in the NCAA final at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.

A few minutes after that show of force and grace, May blocked Jack Ingram’s shot, picked up the loose ball, and again led the Carolina fast break down the court, this time as he dribbled.

May day, May day, indeed.

The Illini never found enough help to stop the Carolina center, but never surrendered either as they relied on their guts to offset May’s advantage in muscle.

Whether it was starting or finishing the fast break, finding the open man or grabbing the key rebound, May more than any other player ensured that his father, Scott, would not be the

only family member with a national championship ring.

Illinois refused to go away, but the 6-foot-9-inch, 260-pound May did not budge, either, scoring 16 points in the first 11 minutes of the second half.

Illinois opened the game having Roger Powell guarding May, switched to James Ingram, went back to Powell, and let James Augustine have his turn. They even tried double-teaming him, but the extra help bothered May like a mosquito bugs an elephant.

Augustine fouled out, and Ingram had four. Weber might have been better off borrowing one of football coach Ron Zook’s tight ends.

May clearly was the biggest factor in a classic championship game, but not the only one in a matchup that lived up to its No. 1-vs.-No. 2 billing.

1 The Illini had no match for May.

The physical resemblance to dad Scott, a member of Indiana’s 1976 national champs, always has been obvious. But against Illinois, Sean May looked more like Charles Barkley in his prime. His girth prevented Illinois’ smaller, leaner bodies from moving him off the block, and his soft touch gave every

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shot a chance. May’s three-point play with 12:54 left gave Carolina a five-point cushion, 55-50, and restored a measure of conf idence after the Illini started to stage a sequel to the Miracle at Rosemont. How much did North Carolina need him? As May rested on the bench for the stretch run, Illinois cut a seven-point lead to four with 6:51 left. Had the Tar Heels located him in the blocks more down the stretch, the game likely would not have come down to the final minute.

2 Illinois used bad judgment in its shot selection to fall behind early.

On a telling sequence in the first half, Dee Brown stole the ball and began a three-on-one fast break. But instead of ending the way it usually ends_with Brown zipping by everybody for an easy layup_he dished to Luther Head, who retreated behind the three-point arc. Head missed the shot, and Illinois missed an opportunity. Williams and Roger Powell also took shots in the decisive f irst half that were not necessarily bad shots until they hesitated in taking them. If any team can attest to what type of impact such an extended perimeter defense can have on a game, it is Illinois_except this

time, the Illini were feeling what their opponents felt all season. Discombobulated.

3 The Illini failed to penetrate to draw defenders and kick out passes to set up open three-point shots.

Carolina’s quickness matched or exceeded Illinois’, and that was evident by how quickly guards Raymond Felton and Jackie Manuel cut off driving angles attempted by Williams, Brown and Head. Illinois attacked mostly from the baseline, and without the middle of North Carolina’s defense becoming soft, the Illini got fewer open looks from three-point range usually created by dribble penetration. Nothing illustrated that better than Illinois shooting a lousy 27 percent from the field in the first half, including just 5 of 19 from three-point range. Not until the second half, when desperation kicked in again, did Illinois adjust to Carolina’s quickness.

4 Illinois needed James Augustine to contribute more offensively than he did.

Even before Augustine picked up his fourth foul and went to the bench with 18:50 left in the second half, Illinois missed him. He looked over matched against a

North Carolina interior whose length and quickness made him seem slow and methodical in comparison. A missed jumper that clanked off the rim at the start of the second half, the kind of shot that was automatic for Augustine at the beginning of the tournament, showed how out of sync he felt in the biggest game of the year. A scoreless Augustine shrugged after he walked to the bench after fouling out, his frustration evident.

5 The Illini looked intimidated and lost their poise during the decisive first half.

With Illinois down 10 in the first half but with a chance to get back into the game, Head made an unforced error by throwing the ball over Williams’head on a routine pass. Near the end of the first half, the Illini let the shot clock expire during a key possession that might have given them momentum heading into the locker room. Whether it was the sharper edge Carolina brought into the game or the burden of being No. 1 f inally overcoming them, the Illini wore that deer-inthe-headlights look on too many possessions. By the time they regained their swagger, the hole that had been dug was too deep.

North Carolina beats Illinois in a thrilling persuit for the title of Men’s 2005 NCAAChampions.

Cabrini Cavaliers

Men’s lacrosse rides winning streak

NINA SCIMENES STAFFWRITER NMS723@CABRINI EDU

The men’s lacrosse team has completely turned around its season. Their rough start of three consecutive loses is now overshadowed by their recent streak of five straight wins. The Cavaliers now hold a record of five and three going into Saturday’s game against Pennsylvania Athletic Conference rival Wesley College.

Men’s lacrosse is undefeated in conference play with wins against Neumann College, Villa Julie College and Shenandoah

University.

Their most recent win was against the Shenandoah Hornets. Traveling nearly four hours to Virginia, the men beat the Hornets by an 18-three margin. The game was originally scheduled for Sat., April 2, but due to torrential down pours of rain it was moved to Sunday where weather conditions were not much better. The game had a slow start due to extremely strong winds that kept the speed of the game at a near standstill. The Cavaliers managed to pick it up as the game progressed and take control of the game.

“The team is really starting to

come together. We are learning to play more as a team then individuals for a team,” said junior midfielder Dave Barba.

Saturday promises to be the Cavalier’s toughest competition in the PAC. Last season Wesley College hosted Cabrini and nearly gave them their first conference loss in three years. This year Cabrini will host the Wolverines and try and extend their conference-winning streak. The team has had a few setbacks though as they ripped through their schedule. The team has been without starting defensemen, Bill Cordts has been sidelined due to a stress

fracture in his foot. Filling the void has been sophomore transfer Bob Tinsley. Coming from local Ridley High School, Tinsley fit right in with the team as it now has six players from Ridley.

“I knew it would take sometime to get used to different styles of play, but this team is extremely talented and I’m really happy to be a part of it,” said Tinsley.

The team has five regular season games left on the schedule. It includes two non-conference games and three PAC games. The Cavaliers will need to keep rolling on this winning steak to host the PAC playoffs.

Friday, April 8

• Women’s softball doubleheader vs. Neumann College, 3 p.m, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 9

•Women’s softball doubleheader vs. Rosemont College, 1 p.m, and 2:30 p.m.

• Men’s lacrosse vs. Wesley College, 1 p.m.

•Women’s lacrosse vs. Eastern University, 1 p.m.

•Men’s tennis at Marywood University, 1 p.m.

Sunday, April 10

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

•Men’s tennis at King’s College, 1 p.m.

Monday, April 11

• Men’s Tennis vs. University of the Sciences, 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 12

•Women’s lacrosse vs. Cedar Crest College, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13

•Women’s softball double-header vs. King’s College at 4 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.

• Men’s lacrosse at Alvernia College, 3:30 p.m.

• Senior Seminar Lecture Series, Founder’s Hall, 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Thursday, April 14

•Men’s tennis vs. Wesley College, 4 p.m.

•CEO(Community Engagement and Outreach) Honors Reception, Mansion Dining Room, 5 p.m.

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DEBORAH CAMPBELL/ GUEST PHOTOGRAPHER Jack Heim digs out a faceoff as Ryan Dunn and Matt Campbell tie up a Shenandoah player.

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Midfielder Kevin Rayer takes a shot for a goal against College of Wooster.

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Matt Grosse snags the ball out of the air after Ryan Dunn sends two Wooster players colliding.