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year long two-sided campaign with both cash donations and supplies for the victims.

ELIZABETHBRACHELLI

STAFF WRITER EAB7,22@CABRINI .EDU

Is it possible to imagine five million homes without power and hundreds of thousand of people without jobs or homes, let alone imagine the possibility of people not able to find their loved ones? Although it's hard to imagine, it's sadly a reality.

Hurricane Katrina, unlike any other U.S. natural disaster, has Cabrini students reaching out in every way possible to help the victims of Katrina. As I try to look back and comprehend the devastation Hurricane Katrina caused, it's good to see Cabrini's heart at work.

The Cabrini community should be applauded for the outstanding efforts in helping the Katrina victims while Katrina earns the title as being the most destructive and costliest natural disaster in U.S. history. While predicted costs of Katrina's destruction reach $100 billion, Cabrini is beginning a

In Cabrini's efforts for the victims, phase one of their twosided campaign has begun. The first part of the Katrina campaign is focused on raising funds, and it's not just students pulling money out of their pockets. Every organization is active in the campaign by raising money through different events. Some of the events are car washes, dances and a weekly collection of donations in Jazzman's Cafe as well as in the Wolfington Center.

Recently, the 4th annual caring citizens; volunteer fair was held in Jazzman's Cafe to help launch Cabrini's response to Katrina. Monetary donations were collected from students, faculty and staff.

In addition, upcoming events to raise money for the Katrina victims include a raffle to win a hockey puck autographed by Flyer Peter Forsberg. The puck was generously donated by 2005 Cabrini graduate Bill Leahy.

Also included, on Saturday, Oct. 15, a dance to benefit those affected by Hurricane Katrina will be held in Grace Hall. After the fund-raising is complete, the funds will be split. Half of the funds will go to aid the families of the Cabrini High School community in New Orleans and the rest of the donations will go to

Catholic Charities USA for use in their efforts.

The second phase of the campaign will focus on collecting supplies for Katrina victims.

In th.is time of tragedy, Cabrini should also be commended for answering in prayer to the victims. As the aftermath worsened, a prayer vigil was held for the victims as well as a liturgy by Father Michael Bielecki in the Brockmann Chapel.

Although it's difficult to imagine the devastation of Katrina and to face the reality of it, Cabrini's students, faculty and staff have extended their outreach and are dealing with the reality of the recovery efforts with compassion.

As I look at the aftermath of Katrina, I could never imagine myself in the position the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama are in. However I'm sure if I was a victim of Katrina, I would only thank the Cabrini community.

•The Cabrini community has taken the seriousness of the situation and has come together quickly. In response to Hurricane Katrina, Cabrini's heart is hard at work and for Katrina's victims it's a blessing it will be throughout the year.

President of the United States. The President! How can he go out and publicly bash a very respectable Eagles front office and wound his relationship with them just to make more money that he doesn't even need. I just don't get it.

Don't get me wrong people; I have seen th.is man in person. I have seen him practice at the NovaCare Complex. I understand the raw talent and athletic ability that he has. It's astounding. He is one of the most physically fit and toned people I have ever seen. He has thus far this season proved his worth and that's fine. But seriously, and I'm talking directly to you now T.O.: just stick it out. It could be a lot worse.

With the 2005 season three games old for the Eagles, and T.O. producing like he normally does, 21 receptions_, 335 yards and three touchdowns, the harsh words seemed to have faded a bit. And so have mine. I respect Terrell Owens as an athlete and as a performer. Unfortunately, I question his morals at times. That's just how it is. You just have to separate the off-field issues from play on the field. But in the world of sports it's business as usual.