Dec. 02, 2005 issue 12 Loquitur

Features

Zurek declared best in state page 7

Cabrini grad rate below average

SHANE EVANS ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR SME722@CABRINI EDU

Liquor violations pile up

KELLY MURPHY KAM736@CABRINI EDU STAFF WRITER

If one were to sit on a bench behind the library at 9:30 on a Thursday night, one would witness the migration of numerous barely-clothed underclassmen making there way to the coveted Cabrini Apartment Complex before 10 p.m. Now this person on the bench must realize that if a student makes it inside the apartments before 10 p.m., the student arrives earlier than the public safety officer and is granted the privilege of staying there all night. This fact is compared to the fashionably late students who only get the pleasure of staying until 2 a.m. Once the clock reaches 2 a.m., a public safety officer will trek upstairs to eject students that were signed-in after 10 p.m.

When inside the apartments, one is graced with a plethora of

choices: hang out and drink, hang out and drink or hang out and drink. Carding students to check age does not apply in the apartments, which is a life-saver for many underage students.

Throughout many cramped living rooms in the apartments, beer is the single-most important object

in the room. Whether one drinks beer or not really does not matter because it is Thursday night and there are no rules or consequences. This statement, however, may be untrue.

As time flies by, one continues to observe the Thursday night action from the bench. It is now

11:48 and a group of men and women in yellow jackets walk by in a hurry The pack walked by walked by so quickly that it was difficult to realize the group in actuality was public safety on its

Roommate problems, an ongoing issue

BRITTANY LIBERATORE

ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

BCL722@CABRINI EDU

It is 5 a.m. and it seems like one freshman at Cabrini has not slept a wink because a roommate has been on the phone all night talking to a boyfriend. Freshman “Jane,” as she will be called because she wants to remain anonymous, feels that 24 hours a day, her roommate is inconsiderate towards her.

So why would Jane choose to

live with her chatty roommate? She did not. When she arrived at Cabrini for freshman orientation over the summer, she was already paired with her roommate. Is this a recipe for disaster?

Laura Shapella, assistant director of Residence Life, shed some light on the ways roommates are paired up before freshman year. All incoming freshman

The graduation rate of students at Cabrini is still lower than the state average, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. With a four-year graduation rate of 51.6 percent, Cabrini has a lower graduation rate than the majority of Pennsylvania private, non-profit colleges.

According to The state average for four-year graduation is around 58 percent as of 2002, and Cabrini is significantly below that number. There are a variety of reasons for this number. Students drop out because of poor grades or otherwise. Some decide to transfer to another school. Still other students simply do not make the grade or receive the proper amount of credits to graduate in four years and are forced enroll for an extra year as a “super senior.”

Students here at Cabrini who intend to graduate on time have been preparing themselves to do so by budgeting their time and picking the correct amount of classes. Colleen Bowman, a senior business administration major, thinks that graduating on time isn’t really that difficult to accomplish. Bowman said, “Graduating on time is not a difficult thing to do if you’re organized. Keeping track of what classes need to be taken and when they need to be taken is key. Once you figure out what major you want, it becomes very easy to plan out college and therefore graduate on time.”

For Bowman, who graduates this May, it has not been too much of an issue. But for 2005 graduate, Rich DeMatteo, a psychology major, things were a lit-

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Roommates Nicole Nielsen and Ashley Paulos did not get along without their third roommate who moved out recently because of differences.

“Thirsty Thursday” binge drinking has placed Cabrini at the top of the list for number of liquor violations .But an investigative report on Action News claimed that many local colleges like Drexel and Temple have covered up the number of liquor violations.

Church faces tough decisions for future

The tally of Roman Catholic clergy nation-wide continues to dwindle right before the eyes of its followers. Memories reflecting the days of Catholic schools containing fewer lay teachers than clergy members still exist, but the days themselves are long gone.

Priests and nuns outnumbering the amount of lay teachers faded away with the enforcement of discipline through the slap of a ruler and mathematics being called arithmetic. Reading, writing and arithmetic were the subjects pounded into the brains of Catholic school children through relentless repetition and a desire by the students to appease their religious elders.

Some of the same teaching techniques utilized decades ago in Catholic schools, however, are still used to the present day, with the rulers left behind. The difference is that just a few clergy members are still delivering this knowledge to Catholic school students.

Cabrini College is a perfect example of this alarming and realistic trend. Aschool that was once heavily influenced by the presence of Missionary Sisters and other members of the Church, now possesses just a few clergy representatives.

Many religions are quickly gaining mass amounts of followers that dwarf the enrollment of the Catholic Church. Some say the extremely conservative nature the Church has taken through Pope John Paul II and the present leader of the Church, Pope Benedict XVI, has deterred American Catholic men and women from enrolling in the seminary.

As the world diversifies and flattens due to globalization, people are encountering new beliefs, stances and equality that personify the age to which society is heading.

With Pope Benedict XVI’s recent release of a Vatican document which reaffirms the Church’s stance against homosexuality of any kind within its’seminaries, it appears as if the gap between strict Catholicism and the modern world grows only larger.

Homosexual priests in the Roman Catholic Church have spoken-out in recent issues of the New York Times. Afew openly homosexual priests stepped forward and reported feeling victimized by such a publication of the Church. Also, the priests believed that through publishing such a document, the Church indirectly suggested homosexuality was the cause for the sexual abuses that occurred over the past few decades.

Nevertheless, millions of devout Catholic followers from every corner of the globe firmly support actions and statements created at the Vatican. The document’s release is Benedict’s first substantial action taken since elected, but the release did not come as a surprise due to Benedict’s similar conservative beliefs to his predecessor, Pope John Paul II.

It is only natural, however, to speculate the future of the Catholic Church if some aspect of the faith does not change. Whether it is permitting homosexuals in the Church, women’s ordination or married men’s ability to become priests, the Catholic Church has some serious thinking to do.

The object of this story is not to support one side of an argument, but to stress the urgency of the future of the Catholic Church. As stated above, enrollment for clergy members, especially in the United States, is below where it needs to be. Therefore, one may assume that actions must be taken to preserve the dynamic Roman Catholic Church that has persevered and still alive in the United States today

Seniors struggle to graduate

Graduation, page 1 tle more complex, “If I had picked a major from day one, I think things would have been a lot easier on me. Coming in undecided, and not declaring until sophomore year, I had to take 18 credits a few semesters and even 19 credits one semester. I knew right from freshman year I wanted to graduate in four years so I could walk with all of my friends. I then could go on to graduate school at Villanova and get my masters in human resources.”

Many seniors take the approach DeMatteo took with wanting to go to grad school, but getting to that stage is a huge challenge for many. It is crucial

for students to take the appropriate amount of credits in order to be on the right track to graduate within the normal four-year span.

Besides seniors like Bowman, younger students already have their eyes on graduation, and are

than later. I don’t want to be left behind when all of my friends graduate and I’m stuck here for another year…not that its bad here or anything, I would just rather get on with my life,” Geletka said.

doing it in a timely manner.

Abbie Geletka, a sophomore psychology major is doing many of the things Bowman suggested.

“I am just doing everything that I can to graduate on time. I’m taking the proper courses for my major and am trying to fill all the other requirements sooner rather

Corrections

With many students here at Cabrini, one can foresee the 51 percent mark rising a bit in the next few years. Due to the fact that Cabrini boasts some of the best staff and highly touted professors in t he state, the task might be easier than most people think.

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In issue 10, the article titled, “Counseling services: a listening ear,” was incorrect. The titles, responsibilities and qualifications of Dr. Maggitti and Ms. Parkinson Coles were incorrectly reported. Ms. Parkinson Coles kindly helped the Loquitur in the clarification of the story: Dr. Maggitti, a licensed psychologist, and Ms. Parkinson Coles, a licensed clinical social worker, are well qualified to deal with psychological issues and concerns. As licensed mental health professionals they both had to graduate from accredited programs, have post graduate supervision, pass licensing and ethics exams, abide by the regulations and laws of their respective licensing boards and professions and participate in continuing education activities.

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With a four-year graduation rate of 51.6 percent,Cabrini has a lower graduation rate than the majority of Pennsylvania private,non-profit colleges.

Cabrini liquor violations supercede local colleges

way to break up a “party,” write a few violations and send back the masses of underclassmen.

Each year, colleges across the country are required to submit a report of the alcohol violations documented that year. In 2004, with an undergraduate population of 1,600, Cabrini had 323 alcohol related violations. Comparing Cabrini to other schools in the area, that number is fairly high. According to the network ABC “Action News” in Phila., Drexel, a school of 17,000, reported only 277 liquor viola-

nish alcoholic beverages to minors.” To maintain fairness, the site also claims: “The college permits legal-aged students and their legal-aged guests to possess and consume alcoholic beverages, in moderation, in some residence hall rooms where all residents are of legal age.”

Finally, “The college considers violations of the alcohol policy and intoxication, disorderliness or offensive behavior resulting from the use of alcoholic beverages to be subject to disciplinary action and parental notification.”

Cabrini’s number of violations last year supersedes other

Roommates prove to be the biggest college challenge for many residents

Roommate, page 1 are sent a questionnaire, asking them questions on how they live. These questions include, sleeping habits, smoking habits and cleaning habits, to name a few. Shapella said that Residence Life does the best it can to pair up students who have similarities.

Shapella also said, “This is not an exact science by any means, since people change and everyone’s answers are subjective.” She went on to comment on how each student’s idea of a neat room is different.

“Jane” feels that she and her roomate were not paired up correctly. She sees no similarity in they way they both live or in their personalities.

es started so we could get settled before the upperclassmen moved in.”

Obviously, there is more than one freshman on Cabrini’s campus that deals with roommate problems. Another freshman “Michelle,” who also wants to remain anonymous, feels as though she and her roomate have nothing in common. Michelle, similar to Jane, did not choose her roommate. When asked about how she liked the style of the new freshman orientation, Michelle responded, “ We didn’t have freshman orientation in the summer.” She had not considered her time here before classes to be her orientation, although it was.

Shapella said, “We know that roommate problems are inevitable and we do all we can to help students manage the situation.”

If a student is having a roommate problem, Shapella said the first thing the residents should do is try to talk it out with their roommates. If they still are not resolving their issues, the next step is to ask their Resident Assistant for help. RAs are trained to deal with roommate problems, to help mediate between the roommates. The final step is meeting with the Area Coordinator. If there is still a conflict, a room change can be requested.

tions and larger schools such as Temple, with 33,000 students, reported only 58 violations.

But what really constitutes and alcohol violations? Here at Cabrini, the policy is clearly accessible through Cabrini.edu. Public safety dedicates a large portion of their home page to crime statistics, liquor violations and Cabrini’s policy on underage drinking and alcohol possession and consumption. For instance, according to the site, “underage students cannot have alcoholic beverages in their rooms and legal-aged students cannot fur-

schools. When Charlie Schaffner, director of Public Safety, was emailed regarding the department’s thoughts towards the “Action News” report and the high number of violations at Cabrini, he offered no comments on the specific issue and indicated that any information could be obtained on the website.

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Shapella said that if incoming freshman have roommate requests, then Residence Life has no problem pairing those selected students together. However, with the new orientation style that came into effect this year, Residence Life received fewer roommate requests.

Michelle said that she would have preferred to have had an orientation in the middle of the summer in order to help her in finding

I think that the way Cabrini did orientation in the past would have been beneficial in helping me find a better roommate. However, I liked that we had orientation right before classes started so we could get settled before the upperclassmen moved in.

In the past years freshman orientation was held in the middle of summer This event gave incoming freshman an opportunity to meet peers face to face. Orientation also raised the odds of students finding some one to room with. This year, the incoming freshman class was a part of a new style of orientation. The event was held in the end of Aug., right before classes started. This time decision left most freshmen to meet their roommate for the first time on move-in day.

Shapella said because of the fewer roommate requests, Residence Life did the majority of pairing of roommates within the office.

Freshman “Jane” commented on the new and old orientation style. She said, “ I think that the way Cabrini did orientation in the past would have been beneficial in helping me find a better roommate. However, I liked that we had orientation right before class-

a suitable roommate.

“If we had an orientation earlier in the summer, I think I would have been able to find someone who is more like me to be my roommate,” Michelle said.

Jane and Michelle, while both having roommate problems, both feel differently about the choice for the better freshman orientation style.

Shapella does not think that the new style negatively affects roommate pairing.

“I think in the past, people may have requested a roommate after knowing the person for a few hours. They may not have had the time to really get to know each other,” Shapella said.

Shapella believes that in the few hours that freshman meet in orientation, it may not allow enough time to determine who is truly compatible as roommates. She added that there are always roommate problems, but this year it is not any different from past.

Brian Scelzo, an RAon the freshman floor of New Residence Hall, said that he has had to deal with one or two roommate problems. He was trained on how to mediate the residents. Scelzo said he just listens and tries to hear both sides of the story. Both Jane and Michelle do not feel that they needed to meet with their RA’s for mediation. Jane thinks that if she asked her roommate to go to mediation, it would just cause more tension in the room. Michelle said that there is nothing that mediation would do for her situation. Fighting is not the issue, the problem is they do not have anything in common and nothing to talk about. She said as long as there is no conflict, there is not any need to ask her RAfor help.

Scelzo said he believes that simple things can help to resolve roommate conflicts. Scelzo said, “ The most important part is just listening.”

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Roommates who have not necessarily chosen each other may develop friction caused by differences in personality and living style.

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~ “Jane”

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Many Cabrini students and college students across the nation have participated in extreme binge drinking,yet the number of liquor violations does not seem in accordance with the size of the colleges.

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The above stats prove that while binge drinking is popular on campuses like Cabrini, it can be very dangerous.

Holiday shopping shifts from mall to web

JANE CHIECO GUESTWRITER JNC724@CABRINI EDU

As the cold air sets in and the holiday season approaches, many holiday shoppers are avoiding the high gas prices and have opted to shop from home.

More and more consumers are choosing not to drive to the mall this holiday season because they do not want to waste money on over-priced gasoline. Untold numbers are choosing online shopping instead and sitting back as the prices at the pump remain over $2 a gallon.

Analysts from Shopzilla, a unit of E.W. Scripps that compares Web prices, reports “40 percent of Internet shoppers have increased their Web purchases to

save on gas.” People are busier than ever and find it tedious to get to the stores ahead of time to make their purchases.

As with every holiday season, crowds create a dilemma. People face the problem of fighting their way through lines, have crying babies, sweaty people and anxious mothers expecting to get their child the cream-of-the-crop and shoving their way to the must -have toy of the holiday season.

“I don’t want to go to the stores and have to rummage through messy piles of and clothing which people have thrown on the floor because they were in a rush to get their shopping done.

It is too hectic at the stores,” said Andrea Mory, a freshmen who just purchased her brother’s

birthday present online and plans to e-shop this Christmas.

“I would rather do online shopping because it’s an easy, one-step process. Do you know how much gas money you would be wasting by making all of those trips to the mall? No one is able t o complete their Christmas shopping in one trip, shopping t his season will waste many tanks of gas for some. I am just going to buy my gifts online,” freshman Samantha McMurray said.

Consumers argue that they do not want to take the time and would rather pay the extra five dollars in shipping and handling fees.

“It is just easier to find what you need online,” McMurray said.

Nevertheless, internet companies are working more efficiently and getting more sales than ever before. Many websites are opting to advertise free shipping during the holiday season.

“From a financial point of view, it is worth it to do a cost/benefit analysis,” Dr. Mary Harris, assistant professor of finance said.

There is a method to figuring out which is the most cost efficient option. “You would have to calculate how much you are saving in gas. The number of miles driven in total to shop divided by

miles per gallon for your vehicle equals the number of gallons of gas used. Then take the number of gallons times the gas price. This would be your cost. Then you should compare it to the shipping cost of the goods that you are ordering, and one will find which solution will be the cheapest,” Harris said.

Yet some people remain indifferent and even reluctant to shop online for the upcoming holiday season.

“People have forgotten that shipping prices will probably increase because of gas prices

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Cabbrini e embraces J Jewish c commmunity, r respectts t tradition

DOMENIQUE PINHO STAFF WRITER

DDP722@CABRINI EDU

Cabrini College is currently home to many different students, all who have different skin color, hair color, heritage and last but not least, different religions. Because Cabrini is a Catholic University, many students think the college only caters to Catholics. But this is not the case,

because Cabrini is now catering to students who practice Judaism.

The Jewish religion consists of many festive holidays, certain religious laws to be followed and its own language, which is Hebrew. Some of the holidays the Jewish people celebrate are Yom Kippur, which is a day when Jews must refrain from work, fast and or attend a synagogue.

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Dr. Seth Frechie, an English and communication professor, is Jewish and said that Yom Kippur is his favorite holiday. “It is, quite simply, the most central of all religious festivals in the Jewish calendar…”

Frechie then went on to explain that this holiday is the Jewish Day of Atonement. This is when one asks for forgiveness of one’s sins from God. “It’s a model, really, for the confessional character we observe in other Western religions.”

In the Jewish religion, a Jew is supposed to follow the body of Jewish law dealing with foods Jews can and cannot eat and how these foods must be prepared. This law is known as Kashrut, or as many know “kosher,” which is a way to describe food that meets these standards.

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Since Cabrini is a Catholic college, many may wonder if the cafeteria meets the needs of students who follow the Jewish religion.

Michael Antolini, the general manager of dining services, said, “Kosher food can be available on request, although some items may be kosher by design from the manufacturer.”

Jewish people at Cabrini can receive kosher food, but if they would like to heat up their food in the microwave it would not be acceptable to the Jewish Law The microwave in the cafeteria is no longer Kosher, according to Antolini.

There are a large number of Jewish students on campus and it is a wonder if Cabrini meets the needs of many Jewish students.

Chris Friel, a senior religious

studies major, who is currently a Catholic, says, “I think Jewish students have every opportunity to share their religion. I know that Father Michael would be more then willing to work with students in search of services of another faith.”

Frechie seemed confident in saying, “Students and faculty share a sense of institutional respect for those who are not Catholic but are a part of the college community. There is a feeling of shared celebration across faiths at Cabrini.”

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The shopper pictured above walks to her next stop at the King of Prussia Mall on Black Friday.

Pictured above,a woman has opted to do her Christmas shopping on the internet instead of hitting the crowded stores at the mall.

Online shopping: saving

cosumers

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Shopping, page 4 going up. Packages still require vehicles to transport them, so they too will need gas to get places. Shipping will probably still be a little bit more expensive than usual so I will go to the stores,” freshman Christine Knopf said.

College students do not think adults will follow this increase in purchasing gifts via the Internet.

“I do not think the majority of older people will want to order online, because most seem to resist technology. Adults do not trust the Internet because they are afraid of bogus websites. It is also easier to see the items you want to buy in-person as opposed to online, because you cannot tell the true quality of the item if you are just browsing online,” freshman Michele Caravan said.

Upperclassmen at Cabrini have their own feelings about

“40 percent of Internet shoppers have increased their Web purchases to save on gas.”

Deadly game growing popular among

pre-teens, teens

AMANDA FINNEGAN STAFFWRITER

AJF724@CABRINI EDU

Adangerous trend called “the choking game” is growing within teen circles and is claiming young lives.

T he choking game, also nicknamed “Space Monkey” or “Black Hole,” is most popular among middle-schoolers. Kids choke one another with a rope, belt or even their bare hands and loosen the grip once they begin to lose consciousness, triggering a head rush. When the supply of oxygen is cut off to t he brain and then s uddenly rushes back, it creates a risky high.

By cutting of the source of oxygen and blood t o the brain, the choking game can lead to brain damage and death. Many of the deaths are initially misdiagnosed as suicides until friends of the deceased come forward and speak up about the taboo game.

ized how much damage it could have caused,” Moore said.

This deadly pass out game claimed the life of 13-year-old Kodee Alcott of Delaware Valley, Pa. in March 2005. Trina Alcott, the mother of the young teen, found her son hanging in their basement. Alcott was an althete and good student. His parents never saw the warning signs.

Dr. Chris Fariello of the Council for Relationships, who was interviewed by “CBS 3 News,” said that “good” kids are drawn to the c hoking game. “Kids don’t see this as something bad, again i t’s not a drug, it’s not alcohol, they haven’t been brainwashed t o believe that this is something they shouldn’t do,” Fariello said.

Hussein trial in recess after 2 lawyers murdered

expected online sales for this holiday season.

Brian Smith, a sophomore English and communication major said, “I always thought people shopped online for better deals. However, the fact that gas is expensive is probably even more encouragement to shop in the stores. I think going to the mall would be more convenient because with online shipping, you have to wait for the presents to be shipped and received.

Sophomore Kristen McGowan agrees, she said, “The price of shipping a bulk of presents would be a lot more costly than driving to the mall and purchasing all of your presents there.”

Although it is predicted that the majority of holiday revenue will be made through e-shopping, consumer analysts will have to wait to see how many give in to two-click purchasing when it comes down to the last minute. Santa may not have time to run to the mall, or simply may be out of gas and he will not feel like wasting forty bucks for a full tank in his sleigh.

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Kids are playing the game because of both peer pressure and the five-to-ten second euphoric high it creates. The high can become just as addictive as any drug. The game is particularly dangerous when children play it alone because no one is there to make sure they come out of the uncon-

Freshman Greg Matarazzo said that he has seen his friends play the pass out game. “Sometimes it’s pretty scary because they don’t wake up at first. I’ve never heard of anyone doing it with a rope though. That’s new to me,” Matarazzo said.

Warning signs that parents should look for are blood shot eyes, bruises on the neck and complaints of headaches. Health classes across the country are informing students of the dangers of the choking game.

Other school districts like Upper Morland, Pa. are holding information sessions to inform both parents and their children about the risks. Anti-choking game websites have also arose such as stopthechokinggame.com which lists over 50 names of children who have died from the choking game. Parents across the country have started a group called PLAY(Parents/Professionals Learning About Accidental Asphyxia Among Youth) in hopes to raise awareness for all the tragic deaths that the choking game has caused.

The trial of Saddam Hussein is in recess until Dec. 5 to give defense time to replace two murdered lawyers and one that was wounded and escaped the country, and death. Hussein is charge with ordering 148 villagers in the Shiite town of Dujail, to be executed after an assassination attempt in July, 1982. U.S. attorney general Ramsey Clark, 77, was admitted to the defense and will be going to Baghdad to help. The trial has been threatened with attacks many times since it has started including two men who have been killed and the one who fled. Defense attorneys agreed that they would still work for the defense provided that security is increased around them.

Cunningham pleads guilty

Randy Cunningham, representative of California, pleaded guilty to fraud, conspiracy to commit bribery and tax evasion. Cunningham said that he is immediately resigning, although he already announced that he will not seek re-election next year. The Associated Press said that Cunningham admitted he took $2.4 million in bribes to steer defense contacts to conspirators. The defense contracting firm responsible for the scandal is MZM Inc., run by Mitchell Wade. The connection between MZM Inc. and Cunningham goes back to 2003, when he demanded and received an inflated price for the sale of his home from a Washington defense contractor, in violation of the federal bribery statute. Cunningham will face charges and will be sentenced on Feb. 27.

Saudi Arabian women take one step forward

sciousness.

Sophomore educational studies major Marlana Moore remembers kids from her high school playing a similar game.

“I remember kids playing the game by pressing a certain spot on their neck and then passing out. I don’t think anyone real-

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Anew board of directors was needed for the Jidda Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This time around, the candidates included women for the first time ever, but the women’s turnout of the historic even remained low. About 2,800 businesses were registered at the chamber in the names of women, but it was not certain how many would be eligible to vote. Only 50 women showed up to the process, according to the New York Times, and the turnout of men is expected to be stronger. This election has been claimed as a major step forward for women in Saudi Arabia, especially since women were kept from voting in other polls before this one. Despite improvements, women are still restricted in political elections, but many of those women see this event as hope for the future.

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Two boys demonstrate the dangerous game that is known as the “choking game.”

~Shopzilla analyst

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The “choking game,” causes children to enter a unconscious state.Above,two boys demonstrate the dangerous game.

ASHLEY RANDAZZO STAFF WRITER AAR722@CABRINI EDU

PERSPECTIVES YOU S PEAK Ramen or cup noodles, which is better?

of more taste

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M’m M’m good! No, I’m not talking about Campbell’s soup or CupNoodles. I’m talking about the convenient and great tasting Ramen Noodles. There has been great controversy on Cabrini’s campus as to which soup is bett er: Ramen Noodles or Cup Noodles. What is there not to like about Ramen Noodles?

Growing up I can remember fighting with my friends and family members as we battled over who was getting the last serving of “Oodles of Noodles.” “Oodles and Noodles” was the name given to Ramen Noodles due to its popularity, in the Eastern United States. To this day, Ramen Noodles still proves to be popular even on college campuses.

Yes, I have tried Cup Noodles, but after I have eaten it I am always disappointed. I like that it is so easy and quick to make. Nonetheless, it does not share the same fresh taste as Ramen Noodles and does not look appetizing. Sometimes not all those noodles are mixed into the hot water. They leave you with that uninviting crunchy noodle in your mouth. That one crunchy noodle serves as a nagging constant reminder that you chose to eat another instant product. Ramen Noodles forces you to cook every noodle so you are guaranteed not to have that one crunchy noodle lurking in your soup. Also, I have always felt as though there is more soup provided by Ramen Noodles than Cup Noodles.

Another reason that I favor Ramen Noodles over Cup Noodles is that unfortunately in the past, I ran into an incident where Cup Noodles had sprung a leak. The soup smelled great but the burning soup that was left on my leg has left me with very negative feelings towards Cup Noodles. Since that negative episode Ihad with Cup Noodles, I fear for the other people who may encounter that rare case where Cup Noodles leaks all over them.

Ascollege students we are always in a rush and sometimes it’s even hard to find time to eat. Although Cup Noodles is very convenient by having to pour some hot water in a cup and stirring it up, I feel that Ramen Noodles has a better taste.

Ramen Noodles only takes about three minutes to make and

Cup is less of a mess

all you need is hot water. It’s easy to store Ramen Noodles anywhere because it’s small and light. Did I mention it’s not that expensive?

Ifyou are craving salt and don’t want to turn to that greasy bag of potato chips you can always rely on Ramen Noodles to get rid of that salt craving. Also, what other food product can you leave lying around your room without having to worry about it expiring? Ramen Noodles practically never expires. Ramen is a dry soup rather than canned. This offers several benefits. One is that the noodles and seasonings are prepared fresh, not reheated. Did I mention that it comes in over 15 flavors? It’s almost impossible to find a flavor that you don’t like because there are so many.

Believe it or not, Ramen Noodles allows us to resort to more than the average bowl of soup. There are a variety of salads that can be made by cooking the noodles and it doesn’ttake much more than 10 minutes. It is just a matter of grabbing a few extra ingredients. Can Cup Noodles serve as more than a cup of soup? Sorry to say, but I have never heard Cup Noodles being capable of serving as more than a simple cup of soup.

If you ever want to chill and enjoy some soup, Ramen Noodles is definitely the way to go.

When you are sitting in your room late at night and you feel that little ping in your stomach say, “feed me!” you know you are ready for something filling and convenient. What is more convenient than to just add water toacup full of noodles, veggies and broth?

The only thing you have to do to prepare this handy meal is add water and stick it in the microwave for just a few minutes. Then all you have to do is wait three minutes for the warm, hot goodness of Cup Noodles made buy Nissin Foods.

Myfirst year here at Cabrini, I can remember me and my quad-mates spending Tuesday night get-togethers watching “American Idol,” and before the show would start, we would run upstairs to cook about eight Cup Noodles and munch on them while we watched TV. Does one munch soup or slurp it?

Compared to the other noodles that you could buy, Cup Noodles lets you eat on the go where others involve cooking it on the stove and much more waiting. There is less of a chance of a mess because you are given

acup to cook the soup in. The only clean up you have to do is throw the disposable cup in the trash can.

The only utensil you would need is a fork or some chopsticks.

Another good thing about Cup Noodles is that they have 15 different flavors so it would be very hard to get bored of them. It is like having a different meal in every flavor. They have all the flavors you would expect like chicken and beef but they also have original flavors like salsa picante chicken and spicy cheese noodles.

Price-wise, the money you would have to put out for a cup of these noodles would be about $.30 more then a pack of Ramen noodles or a pack of Oodles of noodles. The price for one Cup Noodles costs $.49 where a pack of Ramen costs $.19.

Since these noodles are prepackaged in its own container, it is easy to carry it around with you for lunch at work. Coming from retail experience, in one shift at work I would only get a 15-minute break. There is not much you can do in a span of 15 minutes, so I would bring a Cup Noodles with me for a quick lunch at work.

Within the noodles you can find real vegetables. In a package of Ramen, you receive a block of noodles with a little package to make the broth. Not only do you get the cup with Cup Noodles but you also get the broth powder already included with the noo-

The broth powder in this munchie is made so that the broth is evenly distributed in the noodles so that in every bite you get an even, consistent taste of the flavor of your choice.

Cup Noodles was introduced to the United States in 1970 and has been so popular that in 1996 they unveiled their giant billboard in Times Square in New York.

So if you are in the middle of writing a 10-page paper or just watching TVand all of a sudden get that rumble in you tummy, grab for a Cup Noodles. It is fast, convenient and easy to get your hands on, especially if you are a freshman and the only way of cooking food is through a microwave.

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Antics of a recovering ‘tv-aholic’

ulous, to say the least. Sure it is not always educational, but hey, it was entertaining. Another magnificent program I would like to highlight would definitely be “Pee Wee’s Playhouse,” despite all of the drama Paul Reubens may have caused.

ative, but very addicting. It is kind of like those Pringles commercials, “Once

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Have you ever caught yourself sitting on your living room couch, glued to the television, watching a show that you have no interest in whatsoever? Well, you are not alone. I have been in this situation many of times in my life and have felt time slipping through my hands at the cost of cruddy TVshows. TVis overrated.

During my younger years growing up I would spend countless hours in front of the idiot box, procrastinating my homework. I must admit that Nickelodeon was extraordinarily fab-

Shows like “Pee Wee’s Playhouse” and others like “Pete and Pete” are permanently part of my childhood. Once great classics like those were gone, TVlost its desirability to me.

Ever since I have been away at college there has been a large decrease in the percentage of my time spent watching TVduring the course of a day. It is great. So what is it about TVthat is so awful?

Two words: reality shows. The hyped-up generation of reality shows are one of the many bad quality shows, yet they can capture you for hours at a time. To make a show that is practically a soap opera ‘unscripted’with ‘real people’is not all that cre-

have the remote in your palms, you need to realize that valuable time will be consumed by this devil box. If you are able to connect thoughts in your brain to your fingertips and change the channel, it is most likely that the next

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tantly, they have a past that they are more often than not proud of and have a story to tell. They have past achievements, they have a different circle of friends, and they lived a lifestyle entirely different from yours.

channel is going to have pretty much the same program with a different name. I go from watching “The Real World” to “The Surreal Life,” then to “Supernanny” to “Nanny 911,” and to “Trading Spouses” to “Wife Swap,” and again

“Three Wishes” to “Extreme Makeover: House Edition,” and to “What Not to Wear” to “How Do I Look?” all varying from FOX, NBC, ABC and even TLC. The list goes on and on. Once one station comes up with an idea, the other must hurry up to come up with the same exact concept and duplicate it. Besides the fact that these are lame shows, I still cannot tear myself away from watching. When, and if I put the television on, it is only if I know that something good is going to be on for sure. What happens next may be alittle shocking. I cannot turn it off! Whatever show follows the program, which I took time out

of my hectic schedule to watch, isnow on and has my brain in a headlock. I cannot avert my eyes orears, even if it may be an annoying commercial for Empire Carpets with their catchy slogan of“5-8-8,2-3-hundred, Empire Today!”

Itis embarrassing.

On those very few occasions I find myself feeling like a waste of life. These terrible commercials and lousy reality shows have caused me to revamp my thoughts towards TVto something negative for the most part.

So you ask, what is it that you do watch? Well, that is a simple a nswer: “Sex and the City,” “Seinfeld” and “Family Guy.” Those would be the few television shows I mean to intentionally watch. All of the rest are just accidental. I am actually somewhat proud to say that I am a recovering TV-aholic.

Paying for thirsty Thursdays

where you are expected to pick upthe pieces, make up for lost time and continue to grow.

DAINAHAVENS ASSIST PERSPECTIVESEDITOR DMH724@CABRINI EDU

This time last year, I was nestled comfortably in a warm place that will forever remain warm in my heart, Chestnut Hill College. With the smell of the crisp fall air surrounding me on the morning walk to class in founder’s Hall, I become stuck in a memory of what seems like an entire lifetime ago. I suddenly realize where I am, and my feet drag along the rest of the pathway from behind the mansion.

Why do transfers transfer? I transferred because there was more living and learning to do andIfollowed my gut feeling. Some embark on a journey far from their familiar dorms and halls to find a better social life, better means for their major or because of financial reasons. Whatever the reason for leaving, it is key to progress in life and make the necessary changes to follow the path of success.

What are transfer students feeling at this very moment?

They are in your classes, live in your houses and dorms, and may even be sitting beside you as you read this article, but most impor-

My colors were red and white; I was a Griffin. Your world may be the same, but the world of a recent transfer student is like being on a ride at Great Adventure.

Walking into the cafeteria during my first semester at Cabrini last spring was an excruciating experience. At my old school, there were giant round tables where it was common to see seniors inviting freshmen to join them, while sisters or professors conversed by their side. I have even joined the dean for meals.

It seemed as if people were in their own bubble at Cabrini. Don’tget me wrong, I made the best decision of my education to join the Cabrini College community,however, when I walked the halls, I was usually greeted with the top of someone’shead rather than a simple smile and a hello.

This may be my own perception, but I do know that transfer students have it tough. One purpose of going to college is to begin defining who you are as a person. For a transfer student, that process is cut in half for whatever reason their story holds, and that first semester feels like you parachute out of a plane and randomly land exactly

This fall semester, a little piece of home enrolled at Cabrini. Jessica McDermott is not only a recent transfer student, but is also my best friend from Chestnut Hill College. I fully understand what she has gone though over the first few weeks of the semester. Now that the title wave of chaos has receded, I see that people really are friendly at Cabrini College, and that I was just blinded by the feeling of being at the first day of ninth grade all over again throughout the entire transition.

Regardless of the trials and tribulations, transfer students do simply just need a friend. It is my turn to reach out to someone new,just like my present roommate, Angela Pappano, did so very long ago.

Now that the first semester is over,Ido believe that growth may seem impossible at first, but in reality,growth is the entire process. My colors are now red, blue, and white, and I will always be a Griffin and a Cavalier.If you have transferred, are thinking about transferring, or have been in the life of someone who is struggling with the stresses of transferring, just remember to reach out, invite them to sit with you at lunch and keep smiling in the halls at everyone you see. Atransfer student will be smiling back on the inside.

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As I sit in my room and plan my day I hear the constant screams, running and giggling that symbolize a typical “thirsty Thursday” at Cabrini College. Is Cabrini becoming a party school? I tell myself no but this thought has been crossing my mind for months. I love Cabrini and what it stands for, but I’m starting to think students appreciate the freedom Cabrini gives them from their parents more than the lessons that Cabrini can teach them.

Don’tget me wrong I’m not a prude and it would be a lie to say Ihave never drank on a boring Thursday night, but I never act like some of the drunk people I see wandering around New Res. this year.Ican honestly say I have never been drunk and I am not trying to say everyone who gets drunk should go to jail. But Iam saying that the drinking in public on this campus has gotten out of control.

When I walk around New Res on a Thursday I see people holding beer cans out in the open and Ithink when did people forget what discretion means. To put it more simply, Cabrini students have realized “hey, we’ll get no consequences for what we do because no one cares so let’s be dumb on top of loud at 2 a.m. while some may be studying or sleeping.”

Cabrini students get drunk and that is fine but what is not fine is that they break, steal and just vandalize things that I will

have to pay for. Let me make this clear. I have no money to pay for useless fines that I was not even awake to even consider being a part of. I do not know what people get out of stealing exit signs or sprinkler caps or pulling the fire alarms at 3 a.m. but if I find who did it a slap would be in order.

Ipay basically $9,000 to live in a place that smells half the time and is always loud because this year people come to New Res to party all night. I love to party, but in New Res there is absolutely no respect for other people. I mean if it’s3a.m. you can party all night for all I care but if you live down the hallway why do I hear you when my door is closed? If you live in another hallway,why can I hear your whole conversation about how drunk you are? It does not make my day to hear random people say “oh my gosh I’m so drunk” while I am trying to get the few hours of sleep I can.

Iam just pissed offbecause I am sure that as of right now I absolutely do not want to live on this campus ever again after this year because I have had it. I will come back to chill and party but Icannot take the noise and disrespect from other residents. The weekends on this campus are even worse, which is why I go home, because I might end up hurting someone.

So Cabrini students, are you happy that the faculty sees us all as drunken idiots who are ruining the school’s reputation or are you too drunk to know what reputation means. Well I’ll say this when I came to Cabrini I knew there would be drinking but I don’t think most of the students here have any regard for the values of this Catholic college, themselves or others because the things that happen here go from having fun to total chaos that no one is trying to fix.

Zurek declared best in state

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From kindergarten to college years, students have had their fair share of teachers. There were the mean ones, the nice ones, the funny ones and the “I-just-can’tremember-your-name” ones. But what about the professors and teachers who leave lasting impressions on the hearts and minds of many? Out of all the teachers students have had throughout the years, there’s always that one teacher who students can lean-on for academic assistance, life-long advice and a quality education. For many students at Cabrini College, that special teacher is Dr. Jerome Zurek, E nglish and communications chair and professor. His achievements and mentoring caliber go without being neglected, as he was named Pennsylvania Professor of the Year by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education on Thursday, Nov. 17.

The Professors of the Year Award Program chose exceptional educators in 40 states, the District of Columbia and Guam. Each university in the nation can nominate one person, and then one professor is selected from each state. Three hundred nominations were made this year. Zurek received the award for Pennsylvania. All honorees were announced on Nov. 17 at a Congressional Reception at the

Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.

Since joining Cabrini College in 1971, Zurek has revamped the English and communication department, pioneered a social justice curriculum and created a four-year long career development program for all majors. In addition, he supervises the student-run weekly newspaper. By teaching courses such as Journalsm, Mass Communications, Shakespeare and Social Justice education, he plays a large role in edifying students about significant matters. He serves as the advisor for many students, aiding them with the directions they take a nd what future paths they choose.

The Cabrini community, ncluding students, professors and associates, all appreciate Zurek’s work not only in the English and communication department, but all of his genuine actions for the well-being of others.

“In the three years I have worked with Jerry as a colleague, I can tell you that he continues to teach me how to live to my fullest potential. He serves as a mentor in helping me achieve scholarly excellence,” Dawn Francis, assistant English and communication professor and Cabrini graduate, wrote in a supportive letter regarding Zurek’s nomination. “Long ago, Jerry made me a better student. Today, he shows me how to be a better teacher to my

students.” Like many others, Francis recognizes Zurek’s role in life-altering decisions. “I firmly believe that without Jerry’s guidance, I would not have identified my niche. He opened a door to a future I did not know existed, and he did so based upon a dedication to the success of his students.”

Nina Scimenes, a senior English and communication major and graphic design minor, said, “He’s definitely one of the reasons why I came to Cabrini. I knew I wanted to do communications and when I met him on my

tour while I visited the campus, I knew I wanted to come here.”

Scimenes speaks for many students at Cabrini when she says, “He really cares…even after students graduate. He’s one of the most organized teachers I’ve ever had! He takes advantage of technology…I think the best work I’ve ever done was for him…because of the way he teaches.”

According to www.carnegiefoundation.org, Professor of the Year state winners are chosen on the basis of their extraordinary dedication to

undergraduate teaching, determined by excellence in the following four areas: impact on and involvement with undergraduate students; scholarly approach to teaching and learning; contributions to undergraduate education in the institution, community, and profession; and support from colleagues and current and former undergraduate students.

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One of the many questions on the minds of juniors here at Cabrini College is whether or not to buy a class ring. It’s a hard decision to make considering how high the price of these rings can be. For the basic ring, you can shovel out $412 dollars for women and $481 for men. The price goes up with the quality and with the upgrades you may want to add to a ring to make it more personal. Women’s rings can get as expensive as $862 and men’s rings can get up to $935.

“I would get a ring because it would remind me of how proud I am

of myself when I graduate. Pricewise it is absolutely too expensive. You can have a Tiffany’s ring for half the price of a school ring,” said Meredith Kroener, a junior psychology major. Many students are getting class rings because it will symbolize the memories they will have from college. There are other students, though, who do not want to get a ring because there is no traditional value. It would just be a ring to them.

Joe Clark, a junior accounting major, said, “To me, it would symbolize the hard work and dedication I have put forth in my college life and career,” but he also understands why people don’t get the rings. Clark added that he would not be getting a

ring if he had to pay for it himself. “My parents are going to pay for it,” and if Clark’s parents declined to cover the charge of the ring, he would probably decline the ring altogether.

There is a small debate that comes along with a college ring. What are you supposed to do with your high school ring? Most students still wear their high school class ring because it symbolizes four years of their life. A college ring would also symbolize four years of a schooling career,but so does a college ring mean more because it is higher education?

Kroener says, “Acollege ring would show that I achieved more than I did in high school. People will know that I graduated from college.”

When buying a Cabrini College class ring, you have many choices to make so the perfect ring will be on your finger. You have the choice between yellow or white gold, 10 karat, 14 karat or 18 karat gold, engravings, stone colors, diamonds or cubic zirconia…etc.

So if you are deciding whether or not to purchase a class ring, think about the meaning it would have to you and the memories it might embody. Would it just be another ring you would have or would it be a symbol of all the things you have accomplished in the four years spent at Cabrini College?

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Education program a favorite among many

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All students have their different reasons for choosing to come to Cabrini to study elementary education, but one thing is certain, they are happy with the education program here.

“I fell in love with the campus and I heard the education program was excellent,” Jessica Bieniek, a senior and education major, said.

Bieniek said, “The advisors that I have had over the past three-and-a-half years have really helped me to make the best decisions possible with what I want to do. The most important thing is that they were able to keep me on track with my schedule, which means I will be graduating on time, in May of 2006.”

Jessica Vera, a senior education major, said, “They are here to help you with any question or conflict you may have. They show care and concern for you and that makes being an education major feel a lot better in knowing that you can count on the people who are preparing you for the real world.”

W i n t e r f a s h i o n : f u r , g e m s & a l l Holiday stress

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As the blistering cold of winter quickly approaches, the trends of the season are soon to follow. Fashion magazines and runways across the country are filled with trends, new and old, that will soon be filling our closets. As we flock to the local malls we should always be aware of what may be “in” and “out” for the new season.

One of the biggest trends this season is considered to be on the somewhat controversial side. Fur, a winter trend for many generations, is showing its power in various collections. Coats, sweaters and shoes are all being trimmed with the animal hair. Fur comes in many textures and colors and is something that will keep you warm while also allowing you to be fashionable.

Another oldie that seems to

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Meggie Hughes, a junior special education major, said, “Trying to find money and do schoolwork is really stressful. It all comes at you at once.”

Field experience in the elementary education major seems to be one of the most significant perks. Education Instructor, Colleen Lelli, said, “Other colleges will offer field experience; however the college students are not in the field as many hours as the Cabrini student.”

never really go out of style is argyle. The use of this pattern is being ever-changed this winter by changing out colors and adding details. The classic-looking design is being worn on sweaters for the winter with such tiny details, such as a little bit of sparkle in order to add a little more of an overall appeal to the classic look.

Satin kneelength skirts and fitted cozy sweaters are among the many trends that will be worn various ways this season. No matter what direction you decide to

take, all of your options will have two things in common that all designers seem to want to bring out for the blistering time of year: gem-stones and details are the two main components to anyone’s wardrobe this winter season. The typical winter colors are taking the back burner to vibrant greens, pinks and blues.

Gems are not something your just find in the jewelry stores this season. The details are going to consist of big belts, pretty stitching and gold-colored sparkle to add some flare to normally boring pieces of your wardrobe.

So no matter which crazes you choose to follow this season, these classy trends are sure to be a great hit.

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From shopping to party-planning,people all over are stressing the holidays.

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is kicking in and so is the holiday stress for many students. As turkey sandwiches are still being polished off from the leftover Thanksgiving dinner, the holiday commercials are playing everywhere and the once in a lifetime advertised sales are starting to suck us in.

The holiday season may be known as being one of the best times of the year with its traditional decorating, glittering parties and hours of shopping, but weighing-in heavily on students is holiday stress.

The holiday season has students worried about buying gifts before the holidays begin and the pressure intensifies as the semester comes to an end. Students are concerned about buying the right gifts for their families and friends while also trying to budget funds with the clock ticking.

Although Hughes feels stressed, she is in the holiday spirit and has different ideas for holiday gifts.

“A collage of pictures is the best thing to do for my friends and it’s cheap,” Hughes said.

Another student that related to Hughes’stressful holiday season was Nicole Ketchen, a freshman elementary education major.

“It’s crazy. I don’t know what to get people because I don’t know what I can afford. It’s the last thing on my mind,” Ketchen said.

If trying to find affordable holiday gifts is a problem college students have, there are several options.

Besides hitting the mall on black Friday, there are always the sentimental gifts. Cabrini students recommended sentimental gifts and most students said gift ideas can come from inside jokes. Also, if humor cannot be an

option, there are other ideas under $10 like coupon books, desk accessories and picture frames with memorable photos, according to iamnext.com, which has other ideas to suit the college finances.

Kristen McGowan, a sophomore occupational therapy major, is one of the many Cabrini students dealing with the stress in and out of classes. McGowan is employed at the King of Prussia mall and is handling the holiday crowds.

McGowan said, “Shoppers stress the employees out. Once you get to the mall it’s so stressful because of the crowds.”

Despite the stress McGowan faces with the crowds, she is still enjoying the holiday season.

Also, there are some Cabrini students who can avoid the stress and just enjoy the holiday season.

Gina Comet, a junior psychology major, said, “Around this time of year, I’m the bubbliest person. I love going to the malls with Santas, and the crowds don’t bother me. I like to take everything in.”

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Field experience begins in the sophomore year and is completed every Wednesday for ten weeks each semester. The Cabrini Student arrives and departs with their Cabrini teacher.

Amanda Wilkerson, a sophomore elementary education student, said, “As a sophomore, I’m already spending a full day in the field of education once a week. We’re given the opportunity to observe different grades and different kinds of schools such as urban, suburban and rural.”

Wilkerson also said, “We have a great Mac lab and education resource center where we can find tons of information and ideas for teaching.”

Along with field experience is the relationships built between the students and their education instructors. Ashlee Everitt, a senior elementary education major, said, “I greatly enjoy the professors in the education department. I feel they take an active role in teaching and are always willing to help in anyway they can, whether this be spending extra time after class or sharing ‘horror’stories of their own teaching experience.”

Many students seemed to be confident in finding a job after graduating from Cabrini. “Alot of the older teachers teaching in elementary school will soon be retiring. That will open the doors for a lot of us,” Bienek said.

Wilkerson said, “I know someone that graduated from Cabrini with an education major that got a full time job in a public school right away.”

Ultimately, the elementary education students at Cabrini seem more than satisfied with the education program here. “I feel that when I leave Cabrini I will have all the knowledge I need as a teacher, and that I will be ready and prepared for a full time teaching job,” Wilkerson said. “I think if an education major from Cabrini has taken all the classes, learned as much as they possible can and really wants to be a teacher, they’ll find a job without a problem.”

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Dr.Jerome Zurek,English/communication chair and professor,was named Pennsylvania Professor of the Year.One professor is chosen from each state.All honorees were announced on Nov.17 at a Congressional Reception in Washington,D.C.

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Field experience is one of the many aspects of the education program at Cabrini that students enjoy.

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Helpful tips for students visting New York City Aday in the big apple:

they get into the city.

Even though New York City is big in size, it fortunately has one of the best transportation systems in the country. Avisitor can get around easily by hailing a cab. Aless expensive way to travel is also the subway. Metro cards can be purhased in various increments and will allow you to use them to get to virtually anyplace in the city.

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New York City provides a look into a powerful cultural hub of the United States that is only a two-hour trip from the Cabrini College community.

New York City is divided up into five boroughs; Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island. Since the city is so big, it is often recommended that one has a plan of all the places they want to hit up once

Deemed the city that never sleeps, New York City offers many events for visitors to stop and see especially during the holiday season. For example, the Rockefeller Center Tree that is something any visitor should not pass up. Another fun event to hit up during the holidays is the New York Transit Museum’s presentation of their annual Grand Central Holiday Train Show.

In addition to special holiday events, there are also a multitude of places to shop, a plethora of must-stop sightseeing destinations and a collection of eateries that would make everyone’s mouth water.

On Dec. 3, 2005, Cabrini College will be providing a trip to New York City for five dollars.

The frozen milkshake is a favorite among visitors that come

restaurant has a fun eclectic menu,to-die-for desserts and a celebrity following.

The buses leave at 9 a.m. and will return at 9 p.m. For more visitor information on visitor information to New York City please visit www.nyc.gov.

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Sightseeing Destinations:

-Central Park

-Empire State Building

-Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum

-Madison Square Garden

-Radio City Music Hall

-Rockefeller Center

-Times Square

Fun Eateries ToCheck Out:

-Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. (Times Square)

-Grilled Cheese NYC (Lower East Side)

-Katz’s Delicatessen (Lower East Side)

-Serendipity 3 (Upper East Side)

-Virgil’s Real Barbecue (Times Square)

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If travelers are strapped for cash,they should have no fear.Although taxis are the most direct way to get everywhere,the subway runs throughout the city and it’s dirt cheap to ride.To be safe,maps can be purchased at mostly all of the newsstands that sit at almost every corner.

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Comedian Cotter cracks up the crowd

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SHANE EVANS ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR SME722@CABRINI EDU

Being one of the biggest super bands in recent memory, Audioslave put on a show that few would forget. The combination of former Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell and Tom Morello, Tim Commerford and Brad Wilk, formerly of the immensely popular Rage Against the Machine, put on an amazing show that had all the elements of what a true rock concert is all about.

The concert took place at the enclosed Tweeter Center in Camden, NJ, and had the feel of a very intimate show. The inner section of the venue was totally packed by the time Seether had finished there set, which was quite forceful and a very good lead-in to the main band.

When it seemed as though the expectation of Audioslave was about to brim over into madness, the band came out with their hard-hitting single “Your Time Has Come” off of their second album, “Out of Exile.” It was the perfect choice to open with because it really got the crowd going right from the start. The next few songs they played were all from their new album and the crowd seemed to love hearing this combination of musical genius that is Audioslave.

Of their first 10 songs, only two were vintage Rage or Soundgarden, those being the Cornell created, “Spoonman” and “Rusty Cage.” Both were excellently played by the members of Rage, who had to learn the songs since the creation of the band.

Then it happened.

Friday, Dec. 2

Marc Broussard/ Ari Hest /Gibb Droll at 8:00 p.m. The Theatre of Living Arts

Ted Leo and The Pharmacists/ Ris Paul Ric/ Mountain High at 8:00 p.m. at The Starlight Ballroom

Saturday, Dec. 3 Iron and Wine/ Calexico at 8:30 p.m. at The Electric Factory

MARIA D’ALESSANDRO MANAGING EDITOR MAD724@CABRINI EDU

The smell of pizza permeated through Grace Hall as students and staff filled over 50 seats to hear Tom Cotter crack jokes about the pizza the rest of the night.

Sold for $1 to support Hurricane Katrina victims, the pizza made Angela Pappano thirsty, causing her to get up during Cotter ’s performance for a soda.

“That’s what you want, pizza and tooth decay,” Cotter said.

With a simultaneous rehearsal for the weekend’s “Short Attention-Span Theater” in Grace Hall, characters in costume frequently interrupted the comedy.

A man strutted through the atrium in multi-colored pants.

“Nice rainbow slacks… Man, comedy just writes itself, doesn’t it?” Cotter stammered under his own laughter

From jokes about his physical fitness to his past relationships,

Cotter kept the audience wanting more. “You’re like, ‘Dance, monkey boy, dance!’” he said, imitating the crowd, as one joke led to hysterical laughter and then immediate silence.

The four doors of Grace Hall kept opening and closing on Nov. 16, as people came in from all directions, with some stopping and taking a seat to listen to the end of Cotter ’s comedy. “No distraction there,” Cotter said sarcastically, of the four doors.

He spoke of being embarrassed when his dad would kiss him on the lips, until “I slipped him the tongue,” Cotter said. “How’s the pizza now?” he joked.

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“Bulls On Parade.” Everybody who was at the concert was waiting for this song to begin and it blew everyone away. Surprisingly, they played it as an instrumental with the bellowing howl of Cornell. They did have a reason behind this however because they segued directly into “Sleep Now In The Fire,” where Cornell made a triumphant return to the stage and screamed his lungs out.

After a long version of the Audioslave tune, “Shadow on the Sun,” Cornell went into a solo acoustic set of five songs, both Audioslave and Soundgarden. This really showed his musical range and confidence in his talents. Armed with a single guitar, his mic, and a stool, Cornell thoroughly blew the crowd away and totally changed my perspective on him and his musical ability.

After his set concluded, the band returned for the three best songs of the night. “Show Me How To Live” was the first song they played and it was as though the crowd was rocked back to life after the melodic lull of Cornell’s solo set. Following that came my favorite song of the night, which totally electrified the crow, “Killing In The Name Of.”

It was as though the crowd was one force. One body. Everybody was screaming the words at the top of their lungs and jumping up and down with fists pointed towards the sky. The lyrics are, of course, lewd at times, but that made the crowd that much more crazy and it was honestly one of my best concert experiences.

They finished with the first single they ever released as a band, “Cochise,” and it was a perfect way to close an absolutely astonishing show. People argued that they wouldn’t be able to repeat the success of their former bands, but I totally disagree. They know how to rock!

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International education week celebrations

TUNOMUKWATHI ASINO STAFF WRITER TA725@CABRINI EDU

The musical group Beau Django entertained students and staff in the dining hall on Thursday, Nov. 17. The duo, Kruno Spisic and Jon Dichter, were invited by the office of international students to perform as part of international education week celebrations held on Nov. 17 and Nov. 18. Beau Django performs internationally and locally. They recently performed in the World Café in Philadelphia, on Nov. 10. The group performs different types of music including blues, rock, folk, jazz and Croatian gypsy music.

According to Jennifer Gold, international student adviser, the group was terrific. “The entire café was filled with music. I watched as numerous students came through the cafeteria doors. Once they heard the music, they smiled and started dancing,” said Gold.

Gold added that she knows that everyone who came to the cafeteria enjoyed the music. “The style of music was fun and uplifting. It was a great way to celebrate international education week,” Gold said.

Another event that was held on Thursday, Nov. 17 as part of international week celebrations was the screening of the French film “Tartuffe” in the Holy Spirit

library’s basement lounge.

On Friday, Nov. 18 students met with Dr. Nicholas Uliano, study abroad adviser, to learn more about the study abroad program. Students and staff also had an opportunity to test their general knowledge by taking a global IQ quiz on this website, http://iew.state.gov/quiz.htm. This website has general questions about different countries all over the world. Ascore of between 10 and nine meant that Condoleza Rice, United States secretary of state, might have a job for you. Ascore of between eight and seven meant “you are a wordly whiz.” Ascore between six and five meant “about aver-

Sunday, Dec. 4

Damian Marley/ XClan at 8:00 p.m. The Electric Factory

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Destroyer/ Low Budgets/ Lighten Up at 7:30 p.m. at The First Unitarian Church

Monday, Dec. 5

Islands/ Hail Social/ ASides at 7:30 p.m. at The First Unitarian Church

Tuesday, Dec. 6 Hawthorne Heights at 8:00 p.m. at The Electric Factory

Thursday, Dec. 8

age. With an atlas, a globe, and the web, the world is at your fingers.” Between four and three meant “Not bad. Even from your computer, it’s easy to learn more about the world.” Finally a score between two and one meant “There’s a big world out there. It’s never too late to get to know it.”

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Dillinger Escape Plan/ Between The Burried And Me/ Horse The Band at 7:30 p.m. at The First Unitarian Church

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Tom Cotter shared wisecracks with his Grace Hall audience on Nov.16.The comic relief benefited Hurrricae Katrina victims.

W o m e n w a l k a t h i n l i n e

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Kate Hudson recently slapped a lawsuit on several publications for suggesting that she had an eating disorder. Magazines continue to obsess over stars and that includes what they weigh, whether they are gaining or losing.

“The National Enquirer” has a story on their website about how Kelly Ripa of “Live with Regis and Kelly” has lost so much weight that she is below 100 pounds. The article claims that Ripa has lost control of her weight and that her relationship with Philbin is turning sour.

Kirstie Alley was put under a m icroscope when she gained weight. She then chose to publicize her weight loss with an advertising deal with “Jenny Craig” including a show called “Fat Actress” and an online weight loss journal. “People” m agazine did a story on her appearance on “Oprah” with the opening line, “Kirsie Alley was at her largest at 219 lbs.”

“The National Enquirer” boasted, in 2004, “a special 5page section that tells why so many stars are putting their lives at risk with eating disorders.” The section contained “shocking photos of popular actresses who are over-eaters or starving stars.”

Mary-Kate Olsen was frequently pictured in tabloids and magazines when she announced that she was receiving treatment for anorexia. “inTouch” weekly did a story on her in a November issue claiming that she is “ready to talk” about her illness.

In an article for the November issue of “Elle,” contributor Daphne Merkin said, “my daughter and her friends are of the firm belief that the anorexic twin

l ooks better than her slightly more well-padded sister,” of the Olsen twins.

Whitney Strasser, a sophomore elementary education major, is no stranger to the results of societal pressure to shed pounds. She went to high school with three anorexic women. She said that she encountered the disease more in high school than she does at Cabrini. What Strasser learned from seeing other women suffer is that there is no perfect weight. The Hollywood body that Strasser said was her favorite was Julia Stiles because she looks healthy.

One of the women Strasser knows has recovered but continues to take medication for depression. Apamphlet put out by The Renfrew Center Foundation, available outside of the nurse’s office, said that 82 percent of patients admitted for eating disorders had an associated diagnosis of depression.

Strasser also said, “Women think that men want women that are in Hooters and Playboy.”

An anonymous graphic design freshman male admitted that men pay more attention to skinny women and thought the ideal Hollywood body as Jessica Alba.

Mike Lynch, a marketing sophomore, addressed the issue of a double standard and said, “Men can gain more weight. Women are viewed more critically.” He also thought that as women get older, they tend not to care if a man gains or loses pounds. Mike did think that men are under pressure to be cut and work out.

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C2 Pictures which produced “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines” will be teaming up with Warner Bros. TVto produce a new TVseries tentatively called “The Sarah Connor Chronicles.”

This show will follow Sarah Connor and her 14-year-old son, John, as they are on the run from the machines. Sarah must see to it that John survives to fulfill his destiny of leading a rebellion against the machines. The show will take place between the second and third “Terminator” movies.

The pilot is going to be written by “War of the Worlds” screenwriter, John Friedman, who will also act as an executive producer.

Please pass the ‘sweeps’

PATRICIA J. SHEEHAN STAFF WRITER PJS723@CABRINI EDU

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The turkey takes on a golden glow while the smell of fresh biscuits fills the air as extended family members crowd the kitchen.

What most forget about in the hype of the Thanksgiving holiday, “Sweeps Month,” as it as known to many,

itants will unravel as news about engagements, deadly intruders, pregnancies and long lost fathers all come into the picture. This episode is sure to cause some lively talk around the water cooler and many viewers are excited about the upcoming events arriving at Wisteria Lane.

ABC’s most compelling drama, “Lost,” has become a favorite show of all ages. The show has taken a new turn recentl y when producers

“Grey’s Anatomy,” aired a spec ial Thanksgiving-themed episode where the characters hysterically celebrated the holiday with their family traditions. On a more serious note, there will be a big twist with the main character, Meredith, played by Ellen Pompeo, and her love interest, Eric Shepard, played by Patrick Dempsey. Regular viewers are very curious to see what their relationship has in store for Seattle Grace Hospital.

“She has the weight of the world on her shoulders and she also has to raise a 14-year-old son who may be the salvation of the world,” James Middleton, senior vice president of development at C2, said.

C2 is also tossing around ideas for a “Terminator 4,” and “The Sarah Connor Chronicles” will toss out hints about their new film.

There has been no casting done at this time.

If all goes as planned, the show will air in 2006.

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themselves theorizing about their favorite television shows.

During the months of November, February, May and July the networks set aside the juiciest plots and schemes for “Sweeps Month.” November is the most important of these four months because networks usually depend on these “sweeps” to set advertising sales rates for the rest of the year. Ratings are essential to television networks.

Many are anticipating the upcoming events of their favorite shows like “The O.C.,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Lost,” “Gilmore Girls” and “Grey’s Anatomy.”

Fox’s “The O.C.,” a favorite guilty pleasure for today’s college students, is stirring up things in Orange County, Calif. Senior year school expulsions, drug rehab and the endless relationship drama has surrounded the four main characters since the beginning of the season. Cabrini students who watch the show religiously have some theories about the shows four main characters.

Jill Jackamonis, a sophomore, said, “I think Johnny is going to ruin Ryan and Marissa’s relationship and Johnny and Marissa are going to hook up. Taylor is going to come between Seth and Summer and Julie is going to scheme and do something really evil.”

The infamous Housewives are at it again with a new episode premiering Sunday, Nov. 20 on ABC. Some more of the dirty laundry of Wisteria Lane’s inhab-

the back end of the plane. These survivors were recently discovered by viewers and the show’s first-introduced cast who were located in the front end of the plane.

Amanda Andersen, a sophomore marketing major said, “ I’m excited because I know they’re going to reveal something about ‘the others’and the kids but I’m angry because I know I’ll probably have to wait another five months before I find out something else.”

ABC’s newest medical drama,

Agirls’favorite, “Gilmore Girls,” on the WB, has had a lot of dramatic plot twists and many are excited about he recent engagement between Lorelai, played by auren Graham, and Luke, played by Scott Patterson. Also, Rory, played by Alexia Bledel, has a lot going on with her Yale-limbo-status and her love interests as always. November is known for its “sweeps” drama and many, young or old, can hardly wait to see what is in store for their favorite characters and shows.

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THE GIFT OF DISCOVERYITALY, 2006

The National Italian American Foundation is offering all-expenses paid trips to Italy for Italian-American students. These "Gift of Discovery -2006" trips include educational lectures, meetings with government officials, business leaders and visits to government offices, international businesses, museums and other cultural attractions.

Trips will take place in May and June, 2006. Award recipients receive round-trip airfare between the U.S. and Italy, and 10 days of programs.

Any Cabrini College student of Italian heritage is eligible to apply.

See Dr. Uliano in FH 367 for further information and an application.

Roller hockey team looking for support Recruiting athletes to become Cavaliers

MEGHAN HURLEY STAFF WRITER MLH722@CABRINI EDU

T he Cabrini College roller hockey team anticipates having one of their best seasons this year and would love for Cabrini fans to be there to support them. The roller hockey team is a club sport with 11 members that was started on campus seven years ago. The team usually has the most fans at their games, but this year, the numbers have been dwindling.

The team currently has three wins and four losses. Their next game is Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. against Drexel at the Marple Sports Arena in Broomall, Pa. The team is coming off a vicious double header against Philadelphia University and Neumann College, played on Nov. 13. The team lost to Neumann, but Mike Stevens, a senior sports fitness management major and the president of the club, said that it was, “one of the most amazing games this season,” and went into overtime with the final score of 7-6.

The team is sponsored through the intramural program at Cabrini with the help of Orlin Jespersen, the director of intramurals and recreation. Their coach, Nick Voight, volunteers to coach the team for free. The team practices at a rink in Deptford, N.J. that is owned by team member Mike Egan.

Egan, a senior business administration major and captain of the team, feels that “the underclassmen have stepped up in the early part of the season and it’s helping the team become stronger

each game.” He runs the practices with the coach and, according to Stevens, is a strong leader for the team. Egan likes the enthusiasm that the fans bring to each game and really appreciates all the support they get. “In the past years we’ve been known to have loud and crazy fans, and we wouldn’t mind that to continue,” Egan said.

The roller hockey team is part of the Philadelphia Collegiate Roller Hockey League and also plays against teams from schools such as St. Joe’s, University of Pennsylvania and Lehigh. Last year, the team made it to the first round of the play-offs where they faced Drexel University but lost. This year, however, when they faced Drexel again, Cabrini was victorious with a 7-1 win.

Josh Foley, a junior finance major, is a forward and assistant c aptain for the roller hockey team. Stevens describes Foley as a“good talent.” Foley currently leads the teams in goals scored with 10 goals this season. He hopes the team can go into the winter break with a win and “give 110 percent to get into the playoffs this year,” Stevens said.

Stephen Hughes, a junior special education major and vice president of the club, is the goalie for the team. “Our team has the most talent out of any team in the league. We have a lot of skilled players and I know that we will do really well this year,” Hughes said.

Roller hockey is played on a surface known as a sport court. Each game is three 15-minute periods with a running clock.

There are no off-sides and the players rotate every few minutes. The league is a non-check league, but they are a physical team and have a strong presence in the league because of that. They are the most penalized team in the league, but Stevens doesn’t necessarily think that is bad. “Teams look out for us” because the team is not afraid to get physical, Stevens said. The guys can get pretty beat up and Stevens has even had his tooth knocked out.

The other members of the team are freshman Steve Mannino, a defenseman; junior Brian Prospero, a forward; junior Bob Quinn, a defenseman; sophomore Joe Zullo, a forward; junior Paul Loolio, a defenseman; graduate student Mike Casey, a forward and defenseman and junior Clayton Cottman, a forward.

Stevens feels that the team has a“tremendous amount of talent,” and “we have the potential to be a championship team.” For now, they are going to take it game by game and they realize that they have to get there first, before they can go further. If there are enough interested students, Stevens will organize a fan bus to transport people to the games. For more information, contact Stevens at mrs723@cabrini.edu.

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Scouting out potential players for Cabrini’s athletic teams is a very big task. The coaches need tomake frequent visits and watch the students play at their high school to see if they would be beneficial to Cabrini’s team. Coaches also visit camps during the summer to try and recruit players who may be interested in coming to Cabrini.

Associate Director of admissions Steve Colfer dedicates his time to not only being an admissions counselor but also to being the lacrosse coach. Being a coach takes a lot of time to guide the players and also help them improve their skills on and off the field, Colfer said.

There is also a great deal of pressure for the coach. He has to balance office life and being able to give the “guys” 100 percent support. Colfer is able to do both.

Inaddition to going out to recruit players, Colfer is also approached by potential students who want him to watch their tapes to see if they have enough talent to be a part of the lacrosse team.

Afterwards, Colfer will invite the student and/or parents to the campus for a tour by a student ambassador.After meeting with an ambassador, they will meet with a counselor to discuss any questions regarding their decision to enroll or not.

Colfer also sets up for the student to come up to campus and stay overnight. The student will room with a lacrosse player and be able to get a true sense of what it is like to be not only a lacrosse player at Cabrini but also a typical college student. They will eat

at the cafeteria, go to study hall, social events, or even just for a daily workout.

After the overnight visit, Colfer will continue to keep in contact with that student throughout their school year. Colfer said hefollows up with them during the early spring of their senior year of high school.

Cabrini’s lacrosse program has come a long way since the beginning, Colfer said. Before, the coaches had to do a lot of recruiting work to get students to come here to play, but now it seems things have changed. Students are now taking the initiative to see what needs to be done so that they can be a part of the lacrosse team. Colfer attributes the change to the success the lacrosse program has had. “More students are starting to identify themselves to Cabrini,” Colfer said.

Cabrini is now in the top 25 of Division III larosse programs in the country. Each year, however, the program is raising its standards more and more so that the college can have the best lacrosse team possible. At Cabrini, the sports teams are not just about sports, but also academics too. This is why all of the coaches, no matter what sport it is, stress the importance of getting a good education first. They assign study halls throughout the week so that they can make sure their players are keeping on top of their studies so that they are able to play when it comes to game time.

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Men’s basketball shows powerful start to season

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Walking into the crowded gym, the sound of the cheerleaders exuberantly pumping the crowd was overwhelming. The 473 fans in attendance could be heard cheering from outside the Dixon Center.

The pace of this season’s home-opener could be described asspeedy and intense.

On Nov. 21, the Cavaliers took on the Apprentice School of Newport News, Va. in the first game of the 2005-2006 season.

Thespread of the game was quite close, see-sawing back and forth, with Cabrini managing to keep a grasp on the lead through out the entire game.

Senior Anthony Bennett led the team to their victory with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Jim

McMahon, also a senior, led the team with an all-time high of 11 rebounds and 19 points, proving that this is going to be an exciting season.

The Apprentice School put up an outstanding fight, defensively. Holding the Cavs to a fairly close, five-point game towards the end of the first half. That was just ammunition for Cabrini. The men of Radnor wanted to set their stakes high for new head coach Matthew Macciocca’s first season with the team.

“It’s exciting being able to coach at such a young age,” Macciocca said. “I never knew I would get a head coaching job this early in my coaching career.”

Inthe second half, the Cavaliers took a hold of the game, blowing the Apprentice School out of the water.

“It was so exciting to see that that after practicing for the last

month how the players responded toplaying other teams,” Macciocca said. “The way we executed the game plan is better than Iexpected at this point in the season.”

The Cavs came out on top with a final score of 104-85.

OnNov. 27, Cabrini headed to Nittany Lion territory as they battled Penn State - Berks in a nonconference game.

Jeff Dailey, sophomore, had 20 points which included six three-pointers.

“Ithink we definitely started out a little sluggish in the first half. But in the second half we came back and showed we were much more capable of winning,” Dailey said.

The Cabrini Cavs defeated the Lions with a nail-biting score of 84-79.

With two wins under their belts, the Cavs are not going to let

their winning ability go to their heads.

“Ithink these guys are very level-headed guys and will respond like any other good, top25 team would respond,” Macciocca said. “I think the leadership shown by the seniors on the team has really trickled onto the court and in the classroom as well.”

In the next couple games, the Cavaliers will play three rival schools in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference: Neumann College, College of Misericordia and Marywood University.These are all league games that will affect their standing in the PAC.

“These teams are all very good teams and we need to feel prepared, take on the challenge and put our best foot forward,” Macciocca said.

“They are all potentially dangerous games and we need to

make sure that schools like Misericordia come into an intimidating environment like the one we had for the Apprentice School,” Macciocca said.

“We are trying to set a tone for the season that is all about an atmosphere geared towards the fans. Ahigh level of defense mixed in with talented players who play smart and play together. Players who play like a family,” Macciocca said.

T he Cabrini Cavaliers will host their next home game against College of Misericordia on Sat., Dec. 3, at 3 p.m.

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Winter track running towards success

SHATOYA HOWARD STAFF WRITER SRH722@CABRINI EDU

The Cabrini track team will have its first meet at the Villanova Invitational. This Dec. 2 meet will be a “good chance to see how we fare against better competition,” according to James Williams, the women’s track coach. The meet will only include seven men and women runners as a chance to get a feel for the younger talent.

Williams thinks the first meet will be interesting to see how the team fares against some of the best in the area. Williams said Laura Dees, a sophomore who made All-American last year, will not be running because “she doesn’thave anything to prove and won’tget anything from it [the meet],” Williams said.

Running in this meet will be Casey Fick and Michelle Phan for the women’sside, “to see how they can fare,” along with Tony

Gregory, an exercise science major and a transfer from Lincoln University, who, according to Williams “has good starts, runs clean and has NFLspeed.” Coach Williams wants to see how Gregory does in the 55-meter dash and some jumps as well.

The track team’s records can speak for themselves in regards to how good they are. Diamond Jones was a NCAAqualifier last year three times in outdoor and indoor track, along with holding records at Cabrini as well as at West Chester University in the 60-meter dash and triple jumps.

Danielle Dorsey holds records in the high-jumps and 4x2 and 4x4 records as well. Dorsey also has the potential to go pro, according to Williams.

Coach Williams has also identified three freshmen with a lot of potential: Zach Furlong, Leslie Williams and Kemicka Allen.

Furlong has the ability to be an 800-caliber runner,“if he gets his head and priorities straight,” Wil-

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liams said. L. Williams and Allen who are both 400 runners “have the freshman laziness mentality but have the abilities to be 400caliber runners,” Williams said.

Coach Williams also expressed how glad he is that Cabrini doesn’trecognize track as much as other sports here because “if this team was recognized for what they did, their egos would be wrapped up in the hype, and it would distract them.”

Bryan Shells, the jump coach, works these athletes four hours every evening out to 20 hours a week. “We approach it [track] as abusiness, which is why we practice so hard,”Shells said.

Not only as a former Cabrini student but now as a coach at Cabrini, Williams is very supportive of the school and says that even though Gwynedd-Mercy was good, Cabrini gives probably the most support he has experienced as a coach and that the directors of athletics, Leslie Danehy and Jeffrey Falardeau,

understand what they want and give them what they need. Jeffrey Falardeau, assistant director of athletics, said, “It’s great to be a part of their success.”

The track team is on even keel with Villanova, yet better than Temple, Williams said. Williams also stated that he tries to keep the team out of Philadelphia as much as possible because it makes the college experience better

“We run against Division I schools like LSU, and it’slike the Olympics because you run against people you’d never think you’d get to run against,” Dees said.

“When we get on the track with Misericordia, we call them ‘BS meets’because there is no challenge; it’s a workout,” Dees said. “When we run big meets there is no socializing. It becomes strict,” Dees said.

The coaching staff and track team resemble a family.According to Williams, it’s rare to have

the directors of athletics travel to competitions with the coaches and the athletes “but Jeffand Lesie do,” Williams said.

According to Falardeau, “he wanted the coaches to focus not on the bus but on their athletes.”

Coach Williams stated that not only has Dees given him a Father’s Day card since her senior year of highschool, but his parents know the whole team.

The track team ended the year by driving 13 hours to Georgia Tech staying until Sunday,then driving back 13 hours, running Tuesday at Villanova, next traveling Thursday to Springfield, Mass. and lastly coming back on Sunday and flying to Iowa on Wednesday.

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The Cabrini women’s basketball team has high hopes for this 2005-2006 season. The team welcomed back only four returning upper classmen but brought in an impressive recruiting class of 14 eager freshmen.

Cabrini ended its 2004-2005 season with a 15-10 finish and were eliminated in the first round of the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference tournament by GywendMercy College. The team is looking forward to facing the team that knocked them out of the tournament the most and their acrossthe-street rivals, Eastern University.

The Lady Cavaliers started off with a rocky start with two straight losses at the 24th annual Scotty Wood Tournament at Muhlenberg. Cabrini fell to Wilkes 57-52 on Nov. 18 and then lost to Albright 55-36 on Nov. 19. Sophomore English and communication major Sharae Middlebrook opened her season with 16 points in the Wilkes game and made the all-tournament team.

Aside from the tournament at Muhlenberg, the young team gained experience from their two preseason scrimmages against Goldie Beacom and Ursinus. Senior co-captain and exercise science major Jackie Yoder said that the scrimmages were good starting steps and showed the team what they need to do to get ready for the season. Cabrini was picked to finish second in a preseason poll of the PAC coaches.

Bobbi Morgan is returning as head coach for her second year at Cabrini. Morgan moved just five miles up the Main Line after coaching at Haverford High School for 15 years prior to coming to Cabrini.

Head coach Morgan is excited to have such a large recruiting class as her first at Cabrini and thinks that it will have a huge impact on the team.

Last season Morgan had to beg players to come out for the team because numbers were so low.Morgan recalls having to pull recruits from the soccer and

lacrosse teams, but this year there was no such problem. “I think we have a real athletic team and a lot of depth,” said Morgan. Like every coach at Cabrini, Morgan’s goal for her team this season is to bring home the PAC champion title.

Cabrini also welcomed two new assistant coaches to their staff last season, Kate Pierangeli, an All-American from Scranton University, and Caroline Traves, aformer player of Morgan’s at Haverford High School. “The freshmen are going to have to learn to not play like freshmen because there are so many of them,” Pierangeli said.

Sophomore psychology major Samantha Hartling and Middlebrook are two of the team’s key assets returning this season. Hartling was named PAC rookie of the year last season while Middlebrook received an honorable mention. Morgan said that both players have great skills to bring to the court and are players to watch for this season.

The top freshmen include exercise science major Katelin Ryan and English and communication major Brittany McLeod. Both Ryan and McLeod made allCatholic teams in their high school careers. “I think we’ll go far this season even though we’re ayoung team,” McLeod said.

Senior co-captain and exercise science major Jen Skursky says that the biggest obstacles the team will face this season are learning to adapt and getting used to each other as a team. Skursky said that the team this year is the most talented team she has seen. Co-captain Yoder said that the chemistry this year is better, and there is an overall better atmosphere. “Everyone is committed to winning this season,” Yoder said.

The Lady Cavs and Morgan hate to use the cliché term “building year” to describe their season with such a young team. Morgan said, “I see it as any other year. The possibilities are endless.”

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Lady Cavs dive into their third season

DAINA HAVENS STAFF WRITER DMH724@CABRINI EDU

“Swimmers, take your mark…GO!” This echoes through the sauna-like air within the intimidating walls of the Dixon Center pool. Women’s swimming coach Mike Kernicky waves his arms in the thick mist at practice while he yells out commands and pushes his team toward victory. “You’re a natural born leader,” Kernicky said to a swimmer pushing ahead during a drill.

These Lady Cavaliers are the newest addition to the college’s athletic department, concluding their first season in 2003-2004. At this early point in their third season, the women’sswimming team has shown great promise, but has fallen short of their own aspirations.

The swimming season opener at Notre Dame of Maryland, held Nov.4, burdened the team with a 48-47 loss. In the recent Nov. 19 tri-meet at King’s College, the Lady Cavs overthrew King’swith a 75-17 victory, but fell to Lebanon Valley with a final score of 66-29.

“They noticed us,” Kernicky said, as he described the recent tri-meet, and added that this is “the best team yet.”

“Ithink the team has come a long way. We’ve been practicing hard, and we hope to end the season with a few more wins,” freshmen team member Jessica Hagerty said.

Assistant coach Pete Acquarola said that they are a “great group of girls” and are “fun to coach.”

“Overall, I think our team has come together,” senior captain Nina Scimenes said. Scimenes added that the team is practicing at least five days per week, even at the crack of dawn, and she has really seen an improvement.

The alternating blue and white flags that hang proudly over the length of the pool stand as a symbol that this team has become one, and is constantly growing, both in and out of the water.

Some big names on the team this season include freshmen Kelly Cotton, Gina Sciubba and Nicole Ketchen, along with junior Kristen Longa. Cotton has made a splash thus far in her first collegiate season, winning her first two collegiate races against Notre Dame of Maryland, and came within .3 seconds of the pool record by taking the 160 individual medley in 1:50.41 in her very first race. Cotton has now contributed to the team at least four individual event wins in her short career.

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Sciubba gave Cabrini the first win in the second race, winning bya15.33 margin in 13:08.59 in the 1,000 freestyle, while Ketchen won by 1.33 seconds in the 100 backstroke at Notre Dame of Maryland. At the trimeet at King’s, Longa, a Lady Cavs co-captain, took to 500 freestyle by 4.85 seconds, and took second place in the 1,000 freestyle.

“I expect big things,” Kernicky said, as he coached in that larger-than-life room and dodged the scattered puddles on the floor. He added that Cabrini College will be hosting a meet at the season’s end, and the whole team is enthused and ready to dive in.

The team will be lead this year by senior captains Nina Scimenes and Lauren Walker, along with junior captains Kristen Longa and Meredith Kroener. Their next meet will be held Dec. 5 at Misericordia.

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‘We have some rockstars on this team’

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Picture a sorceress at her a cauldron mixing the many ingredients to serve up her concoction. In this potion, elements such as teamwork, comradery, blood, sweat and tears are added. A touch of blue here and a tad bit of white there with a smidge of adrenaline, 26 women athletes arise dressed in blue and white armed with their wooden whoopin’sticks. The 2005 Cabrini College field hockey team signs off one of the best seasons in the history of Cabrini field hockey.

The recent campaign of the Cabrini College women’s field hockey team has no doubt been one for the books. Head Coach Jackie Neary, despite the difficult playoff loss, was quite enthused about her team’s steady progress and achievements.

“We have had one of the best season records ever This is one

Friday, Dec. 2

• Winter track, Villanova Invitational at Haverford, T.B.A.

Saturday, Dec. 3

• Women’s basketball vs. Misericordia, 1 p.m.

• Men’s basketball vs. Misericordia, 3 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 4

• Mass 7 p.m., Bruckman Chapel of St. Joseph

• ‘Desperate Housewives’ and ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ Widener Lecture Hall, 9 p.m.-11 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 5

• Men’s basketball at Marywood University, 8 p.m.

• Women’s basketball at Ceadr Crest College, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 6

• Women’s swimming at Misericordia, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 7

•Men’s basketball at DeSales University, 8 p.m.

• Women’s basketball at DeSales University, 6 p.m.

of the most talented teams I’ve coached in over 10 years of field hockey.” Coach and players had much to say looking back and reflecting on their successful season.

Coming out of high school and right into such a competitive sport and division, a freshman team member may find the program to be overwhelming. Despite the demand of excellent play, freshman Elissa Salantri spoke from retrospect.

“I loved playing field hockey here. The girls are great, fun and I’ve met so many people through the sport. All of our personalities clicked and I can’t wait to play next year,” Salantri said.

On a lighter note, Salantri also added, “We’re the sexiest team on campus!”

From freshman to senior, there is a huge step in responsibility and leadership. It was vitally important this year for the senior girls to step up their game and have their voices be heard.

Coach Neary and the rest of the

field hockey team would like to thank and congratulate the senior members of the field hockey team.

Ann Tye, Joanne Musiolowski, Mary Proietta, Jackie Small, Melina Moore and Mariel Murtha deserve high honors and recognition in their reign throghout their careers as Cabrini field hockey stars.

Now that the seniors are on their way out, this year’s junior members have acquired a new obligation of leadership. Junior marketing major Becca Gallagher gave a preview of her role in the next field hockey season.

“We lost six seniors this year. It affects our team. We have to step it up a notch and improve our skills to succeed,” Gallagher said. Indeed, the field hockey team will have plenty to improve. They plan on improving their skills intensely…on international soil.

The Cabrini field hockey team are packing their bags this summer and painting themselves green as they arrive in Ireland to

sharpen their games. The team plans on departing two weeks before preseason and are staying for eight days.

During their eight day stay, they plan on sight seeing, and engaging in games with other international teams. In addition to getting games under their belt, the team is interested to see how international teams play

The Cabrini College women’s field hockey team has endured tough losses and exciting wins this season. With a family day victory over Eastern at Villanova stadium and a win over Wesley, the Lady Cavaliers have experienced nothing short of an unforgettable year

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Thursday, Dec. 8

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The field hockey team recently finished up their 2005 season.This year’s team was a group of girls that were all about team unity and respect.