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 themselves theorizing about their favorite television shows.

“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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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.