Dec. 09, 2005 issue 13 Loquitur

All I want for Christmas is break! page8 Radnor, Pa.

Students face 'major' decisions'

BRITIANY LIBERATORE ASST. NEWS EDITOR BCL722@CABRINJ.EDU

Students at Cabrini are encouraged to talk to their advisers about the majors they are considering. It is recommended that students declare a major before their sophomore year. These are both suggestions from the registrar and can be seen in print in Cabrini's undergraduate catalog.

Dr. Charles McCormick, the dean for acad~mic affairs, said that there is no policy forcing students to declare a major before they register for classes. However, he said that students are recommended to declare a major as soon as they know the area they want to major in. McCormick said, "It is better for a student to prepare a schedule with an adviser in their major, than to take random courses."

However, not everyone at Cabrini agrees that declaring a major early in a student's college career is always the best thing.

Sophomore Steve TreDenick, a criminal justice major, has changed his major from business to criminal justice. TreDenick said, "I think it's better for students to wait to declare a major until they really know what they are interested in. At first, I thought about making money in

the future and that's why I chose business as my first major."

Dr. Sharon Schwarze, a professor of philosophy, feels strongly that there should be no rush for students to declare a major. This year is the first year Schwarze is not an adviser for freshmen students. In her past experiences, many of her students have had a variety of majors before they settled on one. Schwarze said, "Students should not be pushed to declare a major. I think it's good when students have a lot of different interests; it shows excitement. Undeclared equals open-minded and exploring." Schwarze believes that it takes maturity to declare a major. She also feels that when students take different types of classes, it allows them to learn about things they might not have ever thought to explorebefore. This may lead to them discovering the major that they want to declare.

Dr. David Dunbar, an assistant professor of biology, advises honors science students. Dunbar said, "I encourage students to consider other majors if they are having concerns over whether they really want to major in science."

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Housing lotto leaves studentsapprehensive

Students are anxious about the upcoming annual housing lottery. West Residence Hall, set to be ready in fall 2006, has been a main source of student concern. Many wonder if the building will be ready on schedule, and what will be done if it is not completed.

Because of the amount of freshmen accepted into the college this year and a lesser-a.mount of beds available for other students, Cabrini was forced to find other ways to house its students. Next year, that problem will be one step closer to being solved with the new dormitory finished.

The set completion date for the new dorm is the upcoming summer of 2006, right before the move-in-time for students. West

Residence Hall will house approximately 130 students, according to Howard Holden, the director of facilities.

The process for the housing lottery has also changed this year, due to the demand for the new residence hall. George Stroud, director of residence life, said, "We have a new way to determine housing for next year's students. We will have a separate lottery about a week before the actual lottery for the Cabrini Apartment Complex. After those students find out. whether they did or didn't make it into •the CAC, that --will promote a new lottery."

There is a slight twist for the better interest of the students for next year. Stroud said, "If students that want to live together don't get moved into the CAC, they will have a choice of who

they want to break up with and we can possibly move them into a house on the same floor altogether."

If West Residence Hall is not ready for the students in the fall of 2006, Stroud believes that they will have to do something similar to what they are doing with Valley Forge for this year. "If we have a problem like that, we will just have to deal with it when it comes. There's nothing more we can do."

Concerns about the housing lottery come from those students who do not have cars to drive back and forth from class or money to move off campus. Some students feel no sympathy from the college regarding their Housing. page 3

Subshortagelowerseducationquality

Gentle push becomes polite shove for students

ANDREWMATYSIK AJM722@CABRINI .EDU EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Freshman students annually arrive at Cabrini, taking a giant leap in order to better-qualify themselves for future employers. The sole purpose of gaining knowledge is crucial, but for many, the purpose of receiving a college education is to achieve a position at an occupation that is enjoyable as well as profitable.

From the first day of freshman year, students share future aspirations and faritasy dreams with each other. Students reassure each other an encourage each other's pursuit of their goals

The school provides advisers for those uncertain students who need guidance in selecting courses. Advisors also aid those students with clear-cut ambitions by bringing-to-light the path of courses and internships required to achieve success.

What is there to do, however, for the students who enroll in school wary of what the future holds? Time flies duringfreshman year and before the developing student realizes it, the gentle push to select a major transforms into a polite shove. Adapting to "college Jife" is no longer the main priority. Suddenly, figuring out the future steals center stage.

What can Cabrini do to help the "lost" students who did not have a set plan since senior year of high school?

A questionable practice has crept in over the last year or two. Students are pre-enrolled in courses before arriving rather than meeting with advisers over the summer. One would assume that the school would want advisers to sit down with undecided students before placing them in class. After all, the students are abo~t to engage in a $100,000 investment with the school.

For those who have not decided on a major before freshman year, most courses selected for them are core requirements essential to graduation. These classes, however, do not usually help a lost student to explore options. Taking mathematics, language and science courses rarely help a student decide on a major.

Instead of taking all those required courses, freshmen should take various introductory courses in diverse fields' to uncover a potential interest. Of course, students may find they are· not interested in these exploratory courses but chances are that a good adviser would hit on good possibilities for most students.

Loquitur urges the administration to review the decision to pre-package the selection of courses, especially for the undecided students. Nothing beats a face-to face meeting over the summer with an adviser of an undecided student.

Students have to do their part also. Student opinion of assistance from advisers varies, but many students' experience with advisers has been positive. If an adviser is difficult to locate or unhelpful, it is imperative that a student finds time to meet with the advisor or requests a new advisor. Slacking and complacency should not jeopardize the amount of money at stake.

Students must escape the lazy quagmire commonly referred to as student dorms. Study and search for the future, because you are the only one who can decide your future. Strive to compete or else you will be left in the dust. College is meant to be an amazing experience, but you cannot blame an adviser for not figuring out your future. Happy Holidays.

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Substitutes, page 1 tance of a college education. According to the National Education Association, there is a shortage of substitute teachers. There are many factors that have caused this new trend. First, \hey are called at 5 a.m. to sub at a school while being P.aid$40 to $45 a day. Another factor, according to NEA, is that, "school districts are facing an increased demand for teacher professional development opportunities, fueled in part by the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act."

The lack of substitute teachers is causing a decline in the degree and quality of education that children are receiving today, according to a recent article on poynter.org. Poynter.org also said substitute teachers in minoritybased schools are the quick fix to the vacancy of long term certified teachers. Even if substitute teachers come prepared with lesson plans or are left with instructions on what to cover in class, many times, the ideal

plans fall through. "Unfortunately, the essence of the -job itself is the biggest recruitment hurdle. Low pay, poor training, lack of benefits and inadequate professional support reduces the number of available substitute teachers," President of NEA Reg Weaver said.

At Cabrini, one of the more populated majors is education

Most education majors are unaware of the problem. A sophomore education major, Christina Siderio, said, "You never really think of the negatives of being a teacher because if you did many people would change their major."

That is exactly what sophomore psychology major Davena Stevenson did. "Basically I did-

n't want to be a babysitter for thirty kids .and end up making what a babysitter makes," she said.

Sean Dugan, a Cabrini graduate, has performed various substitue teacher positions throughout the Philadelphia area.

"Not all substitute teaching is a bad experience and teaching is a rewarding field for those who are passionate about it; however, changes must be made in the system so that the quality of education children receive is not compromised," Dugan said.

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Housinglotto: a big gamblefor many

Housing, page 1

situation. Kristen Longo, a junior education major, has every intention of corning back because she cannot commute from off-campus.

"I really don't want to commute be£:auseI really can't due to my own personal situation. I am looking to move into the apartments next year. I'm hoping I get in. Otherwise I don't know what I'm going to do," Longo said.

Sometimes Residence Life does make exceptions like they did for senior Diane Wizirnirski.

Wtzimirski described her situation, "I'm 23 and a senior here. I was commuting two hours three days a week for my classes and I really needed to live on campus. I am only taking two classes and to live on campus I need to be a full-time student, but they let me in because I found rooms that were open and I was persistent."

Junior marketing major Caitlin Scott is in a similar situation to Wizrnirski and Longo.

"I don't know what I would do if I did not get housing, but I know I would be in trouble because I have no car to get back and forth to school, and I have no money and no interest to move off campus next year. Next year is my final year at Cabrini. Why would I move off now? It would be such a hassle for me to not be accepted into housing for not only me, but for my parents," Scott said.

Another junior, who asked to have her name withheld, said, "I don't know why Cabrini College has so many issues with housing. If they don't have enough room for all of the students to move in on campus, then they should not have accepted so many freshmen this year."

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Success of WebCT widely debated

The WebCT program has been part of the Cabrini College learning and teaching experience for the past several years. WebCT provides students and faculty the opportunity to log-on to a common, school-related internet site and share information with one another.

Many Cabrini College professors utilize the WebCT site specifically as a means to provide course information and grades to their students. Others use the site as a discussion board or forum, which affords students the opportunity to communicate with and learn from each other.

"WebCT provides a wonderful community forum for faculty and students to share information. The program is excellent for those who are entering the communications field because the use of technology conditions students and helps them gain instincts for the world of business," Dr. Angela Corbo, English and communications professor at Cabrini, said.

The WebC1 program requires

a username and password to log on. After signing-in, the site provides access to various types of information such as e-mail, course and schedule information, personal account information, student grades and assignments, as well as a host of other options.

"l like WebCT because it is easy to use and very convenient, all I have to do is type my assignment, click a button and I'm finished my work," Caitlin Scott, a junior marketing major, said. There are, however, differing

Thert arejust too many things that can go wrong with the program.

-Amanda Dougherty,freshman -•u·"o,o·''"~

opm1ons in reference to the WebCT program. While many students and professors feel that it is an excellent tool for learning, others do not share their enthusiasm. Some students and professors feel that WebCT lacks importance and is completely unnecessary. They would much rather submit assignments in person and discuss issues in class rather than on a general internet discussion board.

"Personally, I do not like WebCT because it's slow and it takes forever to open," Amanda Dougherty, a freshmen business administration major, said. "There are just too many things that can go wrong with the program."

Recently, some students have been complaining that the program freezes and refuses to regain a running status. This poses a constant threat to those who are completing homework and assignments for classes. If the program freezes, there is a good chance the work will not be recovered upon restarting the computer.

"I don't use the program because I'm so accustomed to doing things my way, plus my computer is so slow at home that I would never be able to grade students' work on time," Jenny Nerney, English professor, said.

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Pressure to declare major mounts

Major, page 1 Nancy Hutchison is one person who is in charge of advising unde-

Hutchison said that there is a Learning Com• munity that helps students to develop a

helped many discover what they want to major in and has reconfirmed for others what they already thought they'd like to major in."

declare, but made his decision now because he is almost 100 percent positive that he will remain an accounting major. Sweeney said, "I'm happy about my decision and I am think• ing about douclared majors.

"Students should not be pushed to declare a major. I think its good when students have a lot of different interests, it shows excitement. Undeclared equals open-minded and exploring."

ble majoring in accounting and business administration."

Loquitur welcomes your comments on this story. better sense of future major possibilities. This course

- Dr. Sharon Schwarze, professor of philosophy

Sophomore Chris Sweeney has just declared a major a few weeks ago. He said he did not feel like his adviser forced him to

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Please send offers students the opportunity to research different majors and use self-assessment tools to learn about their interests and skills. Hutchison said, "This course has

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StudentschooseProjectAppalachiaoverCancun

KATHERINE BRACHELLI ASST. NEWS EDITOR KB727@CABRINI.EDU

While some students will be tanning in Cancun over spring break, 18 dedicated Cabrini students will be donating their time to Cabrini's service immersion Project Appalachia, in Richwood, W.Va.

Feb. 26 through March 3, students will participate in educational, cultural and service activities. They will be doing manual labor such as building a home or painting, repairi_ngand demolishing structures. Students will be

informed as to why Richwood is impoverished and what can be done to help and improve the living conditions there.

Jacquelyn Flick, a senior elementary education major and participant in this year's service immersion, said, "I always wanted to do it, but I kept on making excuses and now I am a senior. I wasn't going to let the chance pass me by before graduation."

Students will be exposed to life in the town of Richwood with lectures by local residents and the mayor. The students will also have the opportunity to taste the local food, participate in local

activities like bingo, hiking, roller-skating and interact with community members.

The students and community members will be working together in projects enhancing the special partnership. In the Cabrinian tradition, students are challenged to transform through the experience and bring it home with them as advocates for social change and work for a more just society.

Laura Gorgo!, campus minis-

ter, said, "The trip is very rewarding for both students and the town of Richwood. When students return they realize that service is simply not enough, they must change themselves in order to change social structures."

Gorgo! had also said that Project Appalachia is a valued tradition at Cabrini, and it is a favorite of alumni as well as current students. Many students express that it is their favorite

activity that they participate in at Cabrini.

Flick said, "I expect the trip to be emotional and eye opening, but an unforgettable experience of a lifetime."

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_Creditcards 'charge' studentsinto debt duringholidays

Credit card debt is a huge issue among students, and with the Christmas season coming up, many students will begin charging Christmas presents.

The little plastic card is deadly with people who love to live larger than life. Many students live under the impression that they will live how they want to and spend exorbitant amounts of money. When they get a job, it will be easy to pay everything back. This ·is not always the smartest route to take.

Lower-than-expected salaries, plus higher-than-expected living expenses and hefty student loan payments make handling credit card debt all the more difficult for students. If one is not wise with the credit card, they can spend years paying it off.

Now that the holidays are just around the comer, everyone is out spending money, and more often than not, people tend to use their credit cards.

Joan Frankowski, a sophomore elementary education major, is one student who is smart when it comes to shopping. She claims that she will probably use both credit cards and cash when shopping.

"I am buying for nine people. I will probably be spending around $20 to $30 on my friends and my family members,"

Frankowski said.

'Frankowski has been a credit card owner for a little over a year now, and even though she does have money saved up from her summer job as a cashier at ShopRite, she does tend to use plastic over paper when the mood suits her. She said, "I do not use my credit card to splurge, and I use it only when I run out of money. However, I wiJI always ask my parents ahead of time whether I should use my credit or debit card."

For winter break, Frankowski also plans to get a job to help pay off the payments she made on her card. She gets her responsibility for money by watching her parents. Her parents are not credit card holders because they fear debt, but they taught Frankowski

the importance of good money management.

Amanda Breen, a sophomore elementary education major, is just as responsible as Frankowski, and yet she does not see the sense of owning a credit card. Breen said, "I'm not afraid of debt, but I don't see any reason to use a credit card if I don't have the money to back it up with, especially since I'm not working, I would rather just use the money I have."

When it comes to holiday shopping, Breen has 12 people she is buying for. With money saved up from her summer job at a daycare, she plans on placing a limit on how much she spends on each person. Breen gets her smart shopping techniques from her parents,

even though they are credit card users. "They just use them when they need to. They would rather just use cash," she said.

"I think it is pointless to go

and rack up your credit cards when you don't have the money. I think people need to learn how to set limits," Breen said. There are many pros and cons of using a credit card during the holidays. However, it is understood that one must be cautious.

Frankowski said, "When using a credit card recklessly during the holidays, it is like driving a car with the gas gage broken. You don't know how long it will take before you run out of gas."

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Some tips for holiday shopping and avoiding debt:

• Develop a budget and stick to it: Write a list of everyone on your gift list and determine how much you want to spend on each person.

• Draw names: If you belqng to a big family or have lots of friends, suggest this idea so that each person has to buy only one gift.

• Save money: Continue adding to your holiday fund each week. If your budget is tight, find ways to cut back on your daily spending and put that extra cash toward gifts.

• Pay off your credit card: If you are J?lanningto shop with a credit card, make sure you have enough in your bank account to pay off the amount at the end of the month.

On Project Appalachia, students of Cabrini College will be exposed to life in the town of Richwood,W.Va.

On last year's Project Appalachia.Allison Superneau, left, andPhilNicolo, right, paint the inside of the Richwood Hospital.

Credit card debt will be a major issue for college students this upcoming holiday season.

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Students travel while learning

MARIA D' ALESSANDRO MAN'AGING EDITOR MAD724@CABRL'<I.EDU

While sitting in on a Spanish 303 class at Cabrini, a reporter noticed that over a quarter of the students in the class had studied abroad. New opportunities for studying O\)t of the States are popping up e,verywhere, beyond the usual "top four" countries: Italy, Spain, Australia and Ireland, according to Dr. Nicholas Uliano, an assistant professor of Spanish and the coordinator of study abroad programs.

Spanish minor Jonelle Haykel,also a junior English and communication major, studied in Toledo this past summer. "If I could give anyone that goes to Cabrini advice, it would be to get off this campus and study abroad. You really owe it to yourself," Haykel said.

The cost for a whole semester abroad costs about $IO ,000 for up to 15 credits. A summer session costs about $4500,

Suicide· i bombers attackIraqi capitalof Baghdad

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Student Alyssa Moore plans to do the same program starting Jan. 17.

This spring break, students are when a student can earn up to nine credits. "You are still traveling and learning," Uliano said of the s_ummer

If I could give anyone that goes to Cabrini advice, it would be to get off this campus and study abroad. You really owe it to yourself. programs.

This fall semester, senior Matthew Grosse is taking part in the Semester at Sea program, where he has traveled to places such as the Bahamas, South Africa, India, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Japan. Grosse has been at sea since Aug. 30 and returned the first week, of December.

--Jonelle Haykel

traveling to Mexico as part of the first.study abroad course at Cabrini, STAB 200, known as StudyTour:, Mexico. Of the 22 students enrolled for the oneweek trip, not one is a major or minor of Spanish. Meetings have already begun

and will continue into next semester to ready students for the trip across the border. While the trip has already been filled to capacity, Uliano suggested that, through some "begging," he could take on a few more to take part in the trip.

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Dr. Uliano can be contacted by telephone if any student is interested in studying abroad at (610) 902-8383.

Internshipspave way to future careers

PATRICK McGOWAN GUEST WRITER PVM722@CABRINI.EDU

Co-ops and internships are part of college experience, but few underclassmen actually realize what they involve. Cabrini has an excellent co-op program for students that will help them carve a path for the rest of their lives.

Nancy Hutchison, director of co-op and career services, said, "The difference between internships and co-ops is that in co-ops one would go to school for a certain amount of time, go to work for a certain amount of time, then return to school to repeat the process while internships are more loose. People tend to become confused as to which is which so here we use the names interchangeably."

The program is 16 years old and is considered a course that is worth two to six credits. Most coops are fail/pass oriented, however English and communication and religion majors ate given a letter grade.

There are 1,300 employment opportunities contained on the co-op database. There is usually betwee~ 30-70 students a semester who are participating in a co-

op. Fifty-nine percent of the students that go into a co-op are offered • future employment beyond college.

"Ninety-nine percent of the time it is very simple to get the job you are looking for," Hutchison said. The process is easy as well You need to at least be a first semester sophomore and you need a grade point average of 2.0. You need to fill out an application and resume, and select your job. A brief report on the co-op is required after the co-op is complete.

Maria DeVirgiliis, a senior English and communicationsmajor, wanted to apply to a co-op that applied to her major. "I was concerned about what career I should go into," DeVirgiliis said. Her co-op involved the show "Make over Stories" on TLC. She said she really liked the job and· realized what she wanted to do. After finishing her co-op, DeVirgiliis was approached by Comcast for a part time job, where she works today.

When asked about the process she went through, DeVirgiliis safd, "It was a long but easy process." She said that she had two interviews for the job before she began working. If not for the second interview she might have

had a shorter process.

Dana Houck, a senior English and communication major, worked for Promotional Marketing in Lafayette Hill, Pa. She was also pleased with her co-op as well. "Jeannine and Nancy helped me so much, the process was very easy. There are so many jobs to choose from through Cabrini's web site," Houck said.

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According to NYTimes.com, suicide bombers in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad attacked the head police academy of the city, killing 36 officers and wounding 72 others. After the explosion, officers were fleeing across the streets and getting as far away from the building as possible. Tears glistened off their faces as their very close friends, many called them brothers, were horribly executed. To help secure the terrorized area, U.S. soldiers jumped onto the scene and secured the area with their Humvees and manpower. The insurgents made it clear they can infiltrate even the deepest layer of 'democratic' Iraq.

Hussein threatens no-show to trial

Fonner Iraqi President and current prisoner for crimes against humanity Saddam Hussein threatened to not show up to court on its next schedule date proclaiming, "I will not be in court without justice. Go to hell, you agents of America."

Hussein has been on trial for his massacre of his own people in 1982 and has beendisagreeable and belligerent since the trials began. The 140 people he killed in '82 is supposedly a result of retribution over a failed assassination attempt, according to CNN.com.

Katrinia victims blame racism for lack of aid

According to MSNBC.com, survivors of hurricane Katrina are blaming the lack of aid-0n the idea that people in charge of the system are racists. They also went as far as to compare their situation to that of genocide and the Holocaust. At the congressional hearings held Tuesday, accusations were made, many out of frustration and grief, over how poorly the response to such a horrible disaster has been. With the survivors speaking out about the situation, and speaking their concerns to a congressional committee, improvements could be made in the near future.

Former'AmericanIdol' contestantarrested

To learn more about ~p's, stop by the Coop and Career Services office in Grace Hall. There are multiple r~urces there, includ1 ing a 26-page list ot past co-ops. There is also a link on www.cabrini.edu to rmd job listinp, alumni mentors and tips on building a resume.

According to the Associated Press, fonner "American Idol" contestant Julia DeMato, 26, was arrested and charged with alleged drug possession and drunken driving in her hometown over the weekend.

Once her SUV was seen driving into a parking lot of a restaurant that had been closed for more than an hour, police searched her car and found "two marijuana pipes, a small quantity of marijuana and a baggie with a small amount of white powder that tested positive for cocaine."

DeMato was part of the top ten in season two of "American Idol."

"I am not a drug user," she said in a phone interview from her home. "It's going to be taken care of in court and that's that."

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From left to right, Kimberly Orzol, Rachael Perrault. Christina Clark and Janine Faulls study abroad in Granada.

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•Materialism: is it ruiningChristmas?

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improve the season's experiences. Personally, I b.elieve that nothing can be bought to improve the holiday season; it comes from those we love and who we spend time with during it.

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ASHLEY RANDAZZO STAFF WRITER

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• "Beep Beep!" I hear as I drive down the mall ramp to embark on quite an adventure. "Surely they aren't honking at me," I think, as I drive further and further into the crowded blacktop full of cars. Not an empty space in sight. Luckily, I know where the valet parking is, and, for a measly $5, I can park and shop all day. Inside the mall, crowded stores surround me that would make if'...,,'\ any claustrophobic ,I ( ·\;-...

I'm not saying presents aren't fun to open, because believe me, I love presents. Today, the market for the holidays has become a commercialized conglomerate, where so many profits are taken in, and each company wants to top their highest amount every year. When I woke up on this past black Friday and read the news about the stampede of people fighting in Walmart, it was discouraging. Why do people have to act that way to

So who is the greatest cartoon character ever? It is impossible to conjure one up in your head and that be it, oh no. It is a highly technical process that one must consider many different ~its and characteristics that put the character on a level like no other.

he does have downfalls. Inspector didn't have a sidekick, although the audience always knew that Penny and Brain were on the case to help bring down Dr. Claw. Unforunately, I think Inspector Gadget isn't the greatest for a few reasons. First of all, he never completed the mission on his own thanks to Brain and Penny. If I could recollect an episode of when Inspector Gadget solved the mystery of his own power, I may rescind my negative thoughts about him. Oh yeah, this message will selfdestruct in five seconds. It never was five seconds; it was more like 15 and Chief Quimby always blew up. Now that was funny. He never caught M.A.D cat or Dr. Claw. Tisk, tisk, Gadget; you lose.

ber two. Homer is an ultimate cartoon character. Although he has no side kick, Homer has managed to blow up Springfield, get abducted by aliens and assume aliases, such as Pie Man and Mr. Plow. Homer possesses the quality of a normal citizen with a normal family and even has a dog. Homer has his stupid dimwitted personality as well. Homer never really falls short of greatness and is definitely number two to Doug Funnie in my eyes.

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each oth~r, especially during this time of person have a / L \ \ ~anic attack ft,~~t • nght on the t.L". •, spot.

Around me I hear side conversations that I don't really pay attention to. All of a sudden I hear, "Hey, get out of

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It's frightening to think how much pressure people put on themselves just because of a few presents and good deals they the way if you 're not going to walk faster!" This male voice was directed to me. A man with about four large bags was walking ever so briskly, and when he finally caught up to me, he felt the need to express. his frustration upon me. I tried my best to smile and laugh at the gentleman, but I was not impressed with his anger or his holiday cheer.

What have the holidays become? Traditionally, it is supposed to· be a time to spend with family and friends, maybe go to church and just enjoy the season. Instead, people are constantly in the grasp of other things, like the amount spent on presents, or what is the new and hot toy for that year. Most of all, large consumer corporations want the consumer to know that they have the best deals and largest selection and that is why people should shop there.

Every television commercial that has something to do with the holidays is about an item that can be bought to

KRT get from the stores they choose to buy from. During the holiday season, the best and worst is brought out in people. Ugliness is present when strangers are nasty to each other because of all the frustrations they have about the holiday season. However, the best part of the holidays is feeling the love and warmth of those that are closest to you.

There are so many reasons why we put great value on materialistic items. Maybe we want to impress a future mother-in-law or we want to help someone in need. Whatever the reason is, the season is what we personally make of it. There are choices to be made; either we decide to put a price tag on the holidays, or we choose to "make the season bright" in our own little way, by maybe not even using our wallet.

·we come to find out that our love doesn't come in the packages we give to one another; it was always in our hearts.

A great cartoon character must be normal, but may possess super powers irr an alias form. Another trait a cartoon must have is a catchy theme song that you won't forget overnight, as well as catch yourself humming in class. A trusty sidekick, pet and an arch-nemesis must also be considered. Don't forget that this character must always seem like the unfortunate one but always wins in the end. Maybe the most important trait is that this character must be the main character. I contest you readers to challenge my analysis of why Doug Funnie is the most dominant animated human ever. Querying my friends and other students on campus, I gather that close runner-ups are Inspector Gadget, Homer Simpson and Stewey Griffin. Don't get me-wrong, I respect and find all three of those characters funny, but none. of them compare to Doug Funnie's omniscience.

)Vowsers! Okay, Inspector Gadget is pretty sick. With his ro botic-1 im b-extending-type body, Inspector Gadget does posses several qualities that a great cartoon should. However,

"For every sprinkle I find, I shall kill you!" Stewey Griffin is another quality character. With his trusty sidekick bear Rupert and his meddling attacks against Lois, Stewey does deserve to be a runner-up to Doug Funnie. I do nearly contradict myself in saying that the main character must get the nomination, but on a show with so many great characters that shine in the-limelight in random episodes, Stewey does deserve consideration. Seeing as though Stewey insults Bill Cosby, traps toddlers in a hidden pit under the sandbox and gets beat on "Star Search" by Sinbad, he's definitely cool. However, his mischief and wrong-doings are always counteracted by Lois. Stewey never wins. He has no aliases and has a one sided personality: death to Lois! Stewey, you're the man, but you're no Doug Funnie.

I fear putting Homer Simpson underneath Doug Funnie because almost nearly every website I tried to compare to Doug Funnie on, even CNN .com, had him ranked num-

Ah, Doug Funnie. You are the model super cartoon character. What other characters do you know that have not one, but two aliases? Maybe Homer Simpson, but he only appears as those two I mentioned in their own respected episodes. How cool is Smash Adams? A mock James Bond character, Smash is smooth and always gets the girl, who happens to be Patty Mayonnaise. In his sleek black suit and bowtie, how much cooler can you get? Oh yeah, what about Quailman? Quailman made wearing underwear on the outside of your pants look good, not to mention the belt on his head.

It was great that his best friend Skeeter, or should I say "Silver Skeeter," was a great sidekick. Doug's dog Porkchop, or "Quaildog," also played a prominent role. Doug had an arch-nemesis in Roger Klotz. Besides all of the fantasy life of Doug Funnie, he is just a normal citizen of Bluffington on 21 Jumbo Street. Attending Bluffington High, you could always catch him getting a quick bite to eat at the Honkerberger.

Arguably, these characters are just a chosen few characters able of be compared to each other. However, I think that Doug Funnie qualifies as the best of the group, and maybe the best ever. I hope you all agree.

Chasity: a new fad among teenagers

mother was sitting right next to me.

ALYSSAMOORE STAFF WRITER

AMM733@CABRINI.EDU

As I was sitting in the doctor's office getting a physical for - school, the doctor proceeded to ask me a very personal question, "Are you sexually active?" I was completely taken off guard and a little embarrassed seeing how my

I gave him a quizzical look and asked if the question was necessary, and he gave me a surprising answer. He said that the average teenager today loses their virginity at 13 to 14 years of age. I was shocked. At that age, I was still watching Nickelodeon and playing dress-up with old dance costumes.

It was about a year ago I heard this news, and yet the other day I came across a very interesting article. It described the new surprising trend for teenagers, a chastity ring. If the U.S. Centers for Disease Control is right, 4 7

percent of teenagers have had sexual intercourse. But that leaves 53 percent who have not.

Half the teenage population seems as though they want some help blocking the peer pressure.

That's where the chastity rings come in. Worn like a wedding ring, it serves as a reminder to wait until marriage to have sex, reports ABCNews.com.

The Silver Ring Thing is one group that help promotes teen chastity. They offer the chastity rings and chastity pledge that approximately 25,000 teens have already taken.

Founder Denny Pattyn told Good Morning America, "It's a

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with hundreds of people racking up on Elmo's, Dora the Explorer merchandise and other toys that children must have this year.

constant reminder on the young person's hand that they've actually made a decision about this. They have a lot of information in their head, but that doesn't stop them in the back seat of a car."

When taking the pledge, it can be"done either privately or publicly. Teenagers actually get the chance to make the vow at a rock concert event sponsored by Silver Ring Thing, with loud music, flashy lights, and the chance to buy t-shirts and other memorabilia to generate enthusiasm for their pledge, according to ABCNews.com.

The article went on to describe how more boys are say-

mg no to sex. The statistics are stunning. More than half of all' male high school students reported in 2001 that they were virgins, up from 39 percent in 1990. However ,1 even though the numbers show a decline in sexual activity, Columbia University came up with a different conclusion.

Upon research they conducted, their study of 12,000 teenagers suggested that a whopping 88 percent of those who made a chastity vow did have sex before marriage.- It seems as though the little ring is only good for so long until the hormones kick in.

Toilet literature

' SHATOYAHOWARD STAFF WRITER SRH725@CABRIN1 .EDU

As I stare out the window and watch the trees go swiftly by me, I am engulfed into my own world. While I'm thinking about if I left anything at home, how stressful this week will be and how to get over exhaustion, I realize that the semester is quick1y coming to a close. In exactly two weeks I will be home again for an entire month. These last few weeks symbolize more than that however; it signifies that my favorite holiday is fast approaching.

Soon Santa Clauses, elves, wreaths, bright lights and candles will fill everyone's windows like a sign stating, "Christmas is right around the corner!" The stores are already being filled

This Christmas means so much to me because both my sisters are old enough this year to fully appreciate the true meanings of Christmas, being 13 and 16 years younger than me. This year they'll understand that Christmas is about not only Santa Claus and gifts, but family and being able to be with the ·people you love.

Christmas is about sitting around the Christmas tree drinking hot cocoa while you share stories of embarrassing moments and the past Christmas' of your youth. It's when I sit each of my sisters on one knee while we look at our baby pictures. It's when we laugh over moments that we vowed would never be talked about because it's the season of being thankful for the people you love and the many things you are blessed to have.

So many people are homeless due to natural disasters that have taken place over the last two years, and I'm at least thankful to

have a warm room to run into out of the cold, to have a warm bed to sleep in and, although it's not much, the money to buy the food and clothes I need on a budget, to have a family far from perfect, to have friends to listen to my problems and wipe away my tears, to have freedom of speech, to have mote equality than women in other societies and to be able to have my decisions not made by another person and forced upon me.

These things and so much more cross my mind as I think of what Christmas exemplifies not only to me but in a broader sense.

As Christmas creeps upon us, I can honestly state that although I complain about small things, at the end of the day I can name at least 20 things that I am thankful for that may be a necessity but many still do not have. I'm thankful for what I have and not so worried about what I don't. So as Christmas approaches, I urge you all to think of the little things, because when money and wants are out of your grasp, the little things will be all you have.

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"Me and my friends do not read the Loquitur because there is nothing inter~ting to read," are the words of a Cabrini student exercising her freedom of speech. It is no secret that some people think that the Loquitur is boring. I must admit that I was one of a few who thought that nobody reads the •Loquitur, but I recently found out that people do in fact read it, just in awkward places.

Just when some people thought going to classes with pajamas was crazy. there is a new trend going on, even crazier. Yep, some people like to keep themselves busy while sitting on a toilet seat with a copy of the Loquitur. Go in a bathroom today and you are most likely to be greeted by a copy of the Loquitur lying next to a toilet seat.

Now, I know st?ries in the Loquitur are very interesting. We don't always have time to sit and read a newspaper, so we tend to carry our newspapers wherever ·we go and read it when we get a chance. But reading in the bathroom?

What will be so important to read that I will carry a newspaper to the toilet? "The secret to winning the lotto," "How to make a girl fall in love with you in seven minutes." I can't think of anything that will make me read while sitting on a t()ilet seat. Not even if I had to write a quiz and I had to get a good grade or l will be forced to withdraw.

Guess I was wrong when I thought that it was only parking that was a problem at Cabrini. Reading places too? I

thought the library had enough places.

Some people are using this trend to their advantages. Advertisements are being put in the bathrooms because one is assured to reach an attentive audience. Gone are the days when people only went to toilets when they ''had-to-go."

People arenow spending extra time in bathrooms. If you are wondering where your friend is, take a look in the bathroom, he or she is probably reading the Loquitur's editorial.

To prove that this is not just some crazy trend I am making up; I was sitting with my informant (To protect my source's identity, I will just call her BigJ .) She knows everything that happens on campus. She keeps me informed with everythfog around campus. She also loves reading the Loquitur. One day we were sitting outside on a lovelf Friday morning when • she suddenly said, holding a copy of the Loquitur, "I will read this when I go to the toilet." I finally felt happy because, as usual, BigJ gave me the information 1 needed. But she did not explain why she wanted to go and read in the toilet, aka restroom, instead of just going to the library. BigJ did not explain, and I was too chicken to ask her to explain. Good sources are hard to find these days; I couldn't risk upsetting BigJ.

Well, I am having headaches thinking about it. No matter how hard I try, I cannot understand why people read in bathrooms. Could this be a new Cabrini tradition that I haven't yet been informed about? Or is the culture gap too wide? Maybe I am the crazy one. I am confused.

I am the type of person who is easily influenced. I love imitating other people. I do not let a trend pass me by without trying it out, but the "reading in the toilet trend" will have to pass me by. Guess I am still old fashioned, I still prefer the library.

Pearl Harbor: a day that will live in infamy

ANNMARIE CHACKO STAFF WRITER AC729@CABRINI EDU

Many people think Sept. 11 was a day that America underwent a personal attack that shocked the world. However, before this tragedy ever occurred, another one just as horrible happened. On Dec. 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japanese airplanes.

Former President Franklin D. Roosevelt named the day “a day that will live in infamy.” The first hit was at 7:53 a.m., the second at 8:55 a.m. By 10 a.m., five of eight battleships were sunk, and over 2,400 Americans were dead.

The surprise attack was the turning point in U.S.–Japanese relations that had been touchy for more than a decade. It was the final straw that persuaded former President Roosevelt to enter the war that most of the world was already taking part in.

People were scared and confused. Most were wondering what could have pushed the Japanese to attack in such a way. Others, after giving it much thought, considered that there were clear warning signs. Dr. James Hedtke, a history and political science professor, said, “The attack wasn’t like a bolt out of the blue.”

During the time of World War II, Japan was in expansionist mode. They wanted to take over China, and America was very friendly with China. The U.S. had an embargo on Japanese oil. Japan had begun to rely on America to provide the natural

resources. The Japanese looked for an alternate provider and found one in the Dutch East Indies, what is now known as Indonesia. American fleets harbored in Hawaii stood in the way of Japan’s plan to get the oil they so desperately needed. The new plan was to destroy the Pacific fleet in Hawaii to get a clear route to Indonesia while crushing American morale as well.

Dr. Jolyon Girard, a history professor, said, “It was a brilliant tactical success, but strategically it was disastrous.”

Our fleet was in Hawaii, which wasn’t even a state yet. It was a Sunday morning. Our men in uniform were still sleeping. Our President was working on his stamp collection. We had absolutely no idea. Or did we? There has been speculation for some years now that it was known Japan would attack.

Winston Churchill, prime minister of England at the time, was a good friend of FDR. He wanted the U.S. to help England win the war. America had the capacity to produce ammunition and tanks, and according to Churchill, the war could not have been won without America becoming involved. In fact, after the bombing, companies that originally manufactured cars and other machinery started to make the very tanks and ammo needed. Japan had started something they clearly did not think out completely. America was going to fight back.

President Roosevelt declared war on Japan following the attacks on Pearl Harbor. Ameri-

cans fully supported this war after getting over the initial shock of the sneak attack. “There was a rush to enlist. My brother, in the middle of his senior year, came home and told us he had enlisted in the Navy. I thought my mother would kill him,” Sr. Mary Louise Sullivan, adjunct history professor, said. There was a united home front; everyone worked together to win this war. Hedtke agreed by saying, “My grandmother wanted her sons to prove they were American. So they enlisted at 16.”

War bonds became the norm, where money would be deducted from peoples’paychecks to help pay for the war expenses. People

College 101 helps freshmen succeed

Jennifer Gold, international student advisor, said, “The more you give, the more you will get out of it.”

“This course is to help students understand the basic college services,” Dr. Seth Frechie, an associate professor of English, said.

Katie McCue, a freshman fine arts major, said that she has “found it helpful by learning about the co-op opportunities and the tutoring center.”

As far as getting students involved, Frechie spoke about his activities. “Each year I plan at least one field trip. This year we went to the Reading market. At Christmas we will also be having a pizza party for the end of the semester.”

Not only is this an opportunity to leave campus, it is also an “opportunity for students to work together to become acclimated,” Gold said.

sors teaching this course set up goals for their students to achieve.

The faculty and students have given their views of the course, as well as good and bad points. The college success class has many key factors that enhance the learning of the students at Cabrini.

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had to live on rations and use ration books to help pay for food and other items. “My parents lived on rationing for food, gasoline and nylons,” Hedtke said. Victory gardens were planted all around where you would grow your own vegetables. Blackouts happened frequently where you would pull down black shades and all your lights would be turned off, so if the enemy tried to bomb your city, they couldn’t find it. After the drills were over, wardens knocked on doors stating it was all clear. Signs of red, white and blue were hung on windows with little blue starts in the middle. This meant you had someone fighting in the war and

if it turned gold, they were dead.

Pearl Harbor was a major moment in America’s history. Lives were lost, but morale and devotion were not. When needed, everyone came together and proved to be united and strongwilled.

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on traveling over his break to escape from all the pressures of school. Downs said, “I am going to Rockefeller Center in New York to see the Rockettes.”

my family and friends, do some Christmas shopping, and I will also waitress at Chili’s, like I do while I’m here at school, for some extra money.”

The college success seminar course, commonly known as COL 101, is a required course for all freshmen at Cabrini College. This course has been customary to Cabrini’s core curriculum for numerous years.

Dr. Leonard Primiano, an associate professor of religion, said, “The seminar is to encourage the development of students in their first year at Cabrini College. It is especially important for the students to see themselves entering a new phase of their education and with that comes responsibilities.”

Throughout the year, the profes-

According to the syllabus for Jonnie Guerra’s, vice president for academic affairs, class, students will develop key skills necessary for college success, such as time management, study skills and test taking throughout the course.

Primiano also said, “The success seminar should also build community and be a place where first year students can talk over relevant issues with a professor or a staff member as well as other students.” Though college success is only one credit and a required course, “It does not teach like a traditional content course does, but as a seminar in an environment of openness,”Primiano said.

In regards to what the course actually teaches students, Lisa Rodgers, a freshman undeclared major, said, “I learned how to schedule my time better because I am a bit of a messy person and a bit disorganized.”

On the opposite end of the spectrum, Chris Poarch, a freshman accounting major, said, “It was only helpful the first two weeks. After that I basically got the hang of the campus.”

It’s hard to say which students will enjoy this course. Some will and some will not. Shannon Reagan, a freshman early education major, said, “I don’t like it, probably because it is at 8:15 in the morning.”

On the other hand, McCue said, “I like it; it’s very informative.”

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You might see him giving a tour of the campus one Thursday morning. You might see him practicing for cross country at the Dixon Center. But you will most likely see him in his room playing with a guitar, practicing some songs for the next open mic night.

His name is Chris Sweeney. His friends call him “C Note,” a reference to his musical talent. He is one of the familiar faces around campus, always noticeable by his trademark white Timex hat.

head. Like I hear a little piano over here and then a little drum over there,” he said. Sweeney practiced this process all summer long and dedicated himself to recording. He wrote, recorded and produced “Willow Tree” completely solo. “It was like my full time job,” Sweeney said. “I was so eager to get it done.”

The CD entitled “Willow Tree” has a website that coincides with it.

With the fall semester winding down, students cramming for finals and teachers frantically trying to get every last bit of

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information into their lesson plans, everyone has one thing keeping them going... Christmas break.

In the midst of the break fast approaching, it’s hard not to dream of a relaxing, care-free lifestyle that consists of family and friends, instead of books

and papers. So what is everyone planning to do on their break?

Ike Omuso, a senior marketing major, said, “I’m going to Florida with some friends to work on my tan.”

Patrick Downs, a senior finance major, is also planning

Traveling can be a great outlet to escape the stressful atmosphere that is present in every college student’s life. However, many students are planning on staying local to spend time with their friends and family. Christmas break can be a great time to catch up with old high school friends that have been away at other colleges. Kevin Dragone, a senior graphic design major, said, “I am going to be hanging out with a friend who is coming home from his internship at DC.”

Numerous other students will also be hard at work trying to earn some extra cash, which can be hard to do during the school year. Jessica Boettger, a junior elementary education major, said, “Over my Christmas break I will hang out with

With Christmas and New Years quickly approaching, students will also be getting ready for the holidays by shopping for loved ones and friends. Megan Erwin, a senior graphic design major, said, “I will probably be working in order to pay for those Christmas expenses and spending as much time with family and friends as I can.”

Whether students are relaxing, traveling or spending time with their friends, one thing that they all agree on is that they want to forget about school for a while.

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“When you find yourselfstressed, ask yourselfone question: Will this matter in five years from now? Ifyes, then do something about the situation. Ifno, then let it go.”

-- Catherine Pulsifer

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A native of Ambler Pa., Sweeney was introduced to the world of music by his father and brother. His interest in the guitar sparked at the age of 14, and from then on, Sweeney was hooked on making music.

Once Sweeney began his freshman year at Cabrini, he started to write lyrics with the intent to sing. “I always wanted to sing, but I would get so nervous in front of my family,” Sweeney said.

Once at home for Christmas break last year, Sweeney recorded his first song, “Hanilee.” It is now the first track on his debut album, “Williow Tree.”

Along with having a love for music, Sweeney has a natural talent. “I’m like goofy. When I start to play a song, I start to hear all the other instruments coming in with it in my

Once on the site, www.chrissweeneymusic.com, you can download any of Sweeney’s ten new tracks, from the upbeat song “Inside” to more mellow tracks like “Life Without.” There is also a guestbook, a photo section, news and an upcoming shows section.

When asked who has had the greatest musical influence on him, he said, “My dad and my brother definitely, but like famous people, like wise Damien Rice.”

When asked what he sounded like, he said, “A little bit of Chris Sweeney with a touch of Chris Sweeney on the side,” he claimed. Original.

Over Christmas break, Sweeney plans to play a few shows, but you can definitely catch him at the next open mic night at Jazzman’s.

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Dec.7 is a day to remember the tragic bombing of Pearl Harbor,the event that shocked the world nearly 64 years ago.

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College success seminar,a class mandatory for all freshmen,seems to be helpful for most students while getting them involved with field trips and dinner parties.

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You might notice this picture from Sweeney’s Facebook website,but you can go to www.chrissweeneymusic.com to download tracks from his selfproduced CD.

Exams,decorating and shopping for Christmas gifts are on everyone’s “to-do” lists this season.

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PATRICIA J. SHEEHAN ASST. SPORTS EDITOR PJs723@CABRINI.EDU

The Pulitzer Prize winning musical, 'Rent', by Jonathan Larson has taken over movie theaters since its Nov. 23 release. The controversial musical is one of the longest running shows on Broadway before coming to the big screen and fans love the motion picture just as much as the stage play.

The cast is composed of the original performers that was assembled in 1996 with the exception of Rosario Dawson. These performers have been doing this show for years and their talent was captured magnificently with the help of film.

The story centers around a group of friends who live and love in the poorest part of New York's East Village. The musical is based on Puccini's opera, 'La Boheme,' which is about starving artists. The characters.struggle to pay their rent and deal with many controversial issues. AIDS, homosexuality, drug addiction

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and poverty are everyday occurrences for these young people who measure life in love instead of material objects.

The music of this story captures the audience by using rock and modem music used for the storyline making it enjoyable for all ages. While in the theater, many sing to their favorite songs and even are moved to tears during emotional scenes.

The controversial issues surrounding 'Rent' have opened many eyes to the real circumstances of AIDS, homosexuality and drug addiction. Some of the images are very realistic and can be disturbing for one to watch but they are necessary for the message of the show. Thanks to 'Rent' these issues can be known to the world and it has made a huge impact on the world today.

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'Producers' to debut in theaters

BRIAN SMITH STAFF WRITER BTS723@CABRINI.EDU

Universal Pictures has remade Mel Brooks' comedy and musical classic "The Producers." It will see limited release in theaters on Dec. 16 and will be released everywhere Christmas Day.

This movie will be staring Nathan Lane as Max Bialystock, a washed-up Broadway producer who seduces little old ladies to fund his plays, and Matthew Broderick as Leo Bloom, a meek accountant.

This movie will also feature Will Ferrell as Franz. Liebkind, the neo-Nazi playwr1°ght, and Uma Thurman as Ulla, the Swedish receptionist. Susan Stroman, the director of the Broadway production of "The Producers," is also the director of this movie. Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan wrote the movie based on their original stage play.

The original version of "The

Producers" premiered in 1968 and stared Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder as Bialystock and Bloom respectively. It won several awards, including three Oscars and a Golden Globe. It was later made into a Broadway musical, which also won about a dozen Tony awards.

"The Producers" follows the scheme of Bialystock and Bloom, who attempt to make money by producing a Broadway flop. They find this flop in "Springtime for Hitler," written by a neo-Nazi seeking to "clear the fuhrer's name." After getting the worst director and supposedly the worst lead as Hitler, the flop is complete; however, something goes "wrong."

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Ricky Martin sets fire to the music charts with his explosive new single "I Don't Care." Yes folks, it's true. The Latin sensation who rocked our worlds and drove chills down our spines is back. "Life" is the first album since his world-wide smash hit "Almas del Silencio," his all Spanish- language album, which debuted at #1 on the top of the charts in May, 2003. After some years, Martin has decided to return to the music scene breaking the hearts of women everywhere all over ragain. Jessica Vera, a senior elementary education major, said, "He needed to come back. I think it's good that he's keeping his music up-to-date and fresh."

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Latino rhythms with Middle Eastern beats fusing pop and reg gaeton and throwing a little hip-hop into the already eclecti • mix, Martin show off a new style and refreshed look. "He's hot, but he seems hotter than ever. His new song has this new beat and feel," sophomore business major, Evelys Paulino said. He traveled to India to record string arrangements illustrating the new multicultural vibe and direction he wants for his music to take. Combining this with Brazilian choreography to use in his videos and tours, Martin is sure to create a powerful surge of ticket sales. " I think it's a smart business move to try to incorporate different music so many different people cao like it

and he'll get better album sales," Jonelle Haykel, a junior English and col1ID!unicationmajor, said.

Martin has been touring around the world, getting in touch with his inner spirit and searching for inspirations through music. "After spending time in silence, away from the stage, I had the time to travel and exchang ideas with peo

part of his tour will conclude in his native Puerto Rico. Martin says, "Where else could I start the tour but at home? Latin America to me is in my blood, soy boricua. Puerto Rico is my home the concept of this tour is to return to the place where it all began and be one with the audience."

In addition to announcing the beginning of his tour, Martin also announced that a portion of the money form each ticket sold will be donatdirectly to the Ricky Martin foundation, LIFE for the Katrina Children Relief Fund, People for Children and the RMF Tsunami Relief Fund.

"The Ricky Martin Foundation is dedicated to helping those who are the most vulnerable among us, the children of the world When we all work together, we can make a difference," said Martin.

India, Egypt) and from all walks of life. Being influenced by all these cultures in a creative process, I've learned how connected we all are," Martin says on his time away from the limelight. It certainly seems as though he's found what he's been looking for because he has announced the kick-off date for his next worldwide tour entitled "Una noche con Ricky Martin" on November 15 in Mexico City. The end of the first leg of the Latin American

Cabrini students seem to respect this new side of Ricky Martin. Ed Houseman, a senior special education/elementary education major, said, "I didn't really like his music and I think he sold out the Latino music world. However, I give him credit for donating a lot of time and money to charity. Also, for coming back because of all the criticism about him." There will be definite criticism but Martin is said to make a real come-back and take the world by storm one more time.

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·concert '13eats

Friday, Dec. 9

Fiona Apple with David Garza at The Tower Theater at 8:00 p.m.

Saturday,Dec. 10

Sinead O'Connor with Sly and Robbie at The Electric Factory at 8:00 p.m.

Marah with Slo-Mo at The Theatre of Living Arts at 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 11

Clay Aiken at The Tweeeter Center at 8:00p.m.

BRIAN SMITH STAFF WRITER BTS723@CABRINI.EDU

Tourists go to Las Vegas anticipating certain thingsbright lights, showgirls and gambling. Now, you can access some of these things from your own computer-particularly the gambling.

"I know that we're popular among college-aged students. Exactly how popular is anyone's guess," a support supervisor at PokerStars.com, said.

Online gambling is on the rise, particularly among college students. According to Studentaffairs .com, college students are the fastest growing sector of online gamblers.

The reasons contributing to this surge in popularity can be contributed to the life of a college student. These reasons could range from free Internet access in college dorms, familiarity with Internet technology or just avoiding the occasional boredom of campus life. There is also an incident where a Chris Moneymaker won $2.5 million dollars in the 2003 World Series of Poker with only previous experience playing online.

While online gambling may be popular among college students, how popular is at specifically on Cabrini's campus? At the "Up 'til Dawn" game and poker night a few weeks ago, only eight

people attended for poker. Several of them were certain that several of their friends play online.

A major problem with online gambling, however, is its addictive nature. There have been several cases of students neglecting work and falling into debtsusually the same symptoms of real life gambling addictions.

"College age students, particularly males, characteristically engage in more risky behavior with drugs, alcohol, sex and gambling and therefore are at a higher risk of these behaviors developing into addictions," Dr. Sara Maggitti, associate director of counseling services, said.

''There are nine males to every one female who exhibit problem gambling. College students, when surveyed, tend to consider gambling more acceptable than drinking."

lfowever, many online-gambling sites allow the use of "play money" as an alternative to real money-so people can play just for fun or practice.

Most online-gambling sites require you to register before you can play. Registering for one of these sites is the same as registering for anything else onlineyou enter your online nickname, a password and e-mail address. Then you enter other details such as your actual name and where you live-similar to ordering items online.

Of course it varies of some sites. PokerRoom.com for example requires you to give them your e-mail and wait for an activation code before can complete your registry. There are currently over 53,000 online casinos on the Internet-with over 12 million people playing online. Many of these web sites have accumulated billions dollars thus far, and it

is estimated that they will continue to make hundreds of billions of dollars in the future.

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THE GIFf 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.

Tuesday,Dec. 13 •

Dave MatthewsBand with MikeDoughty's Band at The Wachovia Centerat 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 14

From Autumn To Ashes with Emery, Classic Case, Biology and Men, Women and Children at 8:00p.tn.

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Forget Tetris and Snood; online gambling has long left the once very popular games in the dust when it comes to occupying idle time.

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MATIDONATO

ASSISTANT A&E EDITOR

Mco724@CABRINI .EDU

Sick and tired of the old, mundane Christmas presents that are given to you year after year by your grandparents? Well my friends, there are gifts that are at the opposite end of the spectrum than those dreaded Christmas ties or the all too embarrassing snowflake sweater.

At everythingsmells.com, they have taken the whole fragrance idea to a new level. One of their newest items is something for that funky smelling person on your list. They have come out with a line of chocolate-scented shirts. For $39 you can get that foul pal smelling fine a few days out of the month. It will work in both of your favors. Even if you do not want to get them a shirt everythingsmells.com has a plethora items to keep them smelling a-o-k.

How about a farting toilet paper cov~r for that comedian on your list. For just $14.95 you will receive a plastic butt-shaped toilet paper dispenser cover that emits a realistic fart noise every time that jokester goes to wipe himself. You will be in your friend's mind even at the most awkward of times. What more could you ask for?

Or maybe you are looking for a gift for that terrible dancer on your list. No, no don't go out and get them tango lessons; there is a much cheaper solution. With a measly $23 .95, you can get those Elaine Benes copycats a chance to dance like a star with the Napoleon Dynamite: Learn to Dance Kit. This all-star kit includes a dance mat with all the steps outlined for you to be as good as Napoleon. There is also a how-to poster included and an audio CD so that you never miss a beat. Give your friends the chance to be a star.

You can't forget about those nerds on your list either and there is something clever just for them. How about an officially licensed collectable lightsaber? What more would that special nerd want other than being able to rock a lightsaber like his idol. For a mere $ 100 these collectables come in different colors for the different Jedis. They have Luke Skywalker(green), Anakin Skywalker (blue), Mace Wmdu (pur- • pie) and Darth Vader (red). Let your nerd relive the action in the films at any time they feel the need.

Don't Jet those smelly, comical, non-dancing nerds take over your Christmas , shopping this holiday season. These are just a few ideas, l;,ut with a little thought you will be able to find anything for anyone.

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Movie previ_ew: 'On The Outs'

CHRISTINE ERNEST A&E EDITOR CME722@CABRINI.EDU

A new film is about to hit theaters that will give viewers a glimpse of what some of America's youth are facing, while highlighting the family and social environments that shape their choices in today's world. "On The Outs" is a fictional film highlighting the story of three girls trying to survive in an inner city.

The dramatic narrative is based on the real stories of girls who have faced life on the streets and in juvenile jail. The filmmakers developed the film from stories heard from inmates at the Hudson County Juvenile Center.

"On The Outs" takes place in Jersey City and follows the lives of the three main characters: Oz, Suzette and Marisol.

The character of Oz, who is played by Judy Marte, is a seventeen-year-old drug dealer that is

struggling to keep her family intact, while earning the respect of the streets.

Suzette is a naive fifteen-yearold girl whose first teenage crush on the wrong boy turns her life upside down. Actress Anny Mariano plays Suzette.

The character of Marisol, who is played by Paola Mendoza, is a seventeen-year-old single mother who struggles to deal with her own drug addiction and later the turmoil of losing her child to foster care.

"On The Outs" was directed by Lori Silverbush and Michael Skolnik, and is set to hit theaters in Philadelphia on Jan. 20, 2006. For more information check out http://www.ontheouts.com.

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Local theater

·organizes toy drive

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The LanternTheaterCompanyof Philadelphiabu organized a toy drive to benefit the B<>ys and Girls Clubs of Philadelphia.

The toy drive will be hosted all during the nm of "The Foocy,., Anthony Lawton's world premiere puppet comedy. Toys will be collected in the Lantern's lobby until Jan. l, during regular business and performance hours.

"When we were considering the beneficiary of our toy drive, we did not have to look any further than the Boys and Girls Clubs of Philadelphia," said Lantern Managing Director Karyn B. Lyman. "It is our hope that patrons attending our production of ''The Foocy" will join the Lantern's staff and

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Board in supporting the boys and Gitls Clubs with a toy donation."

"The Foocy" is the story of a malodorouswitch who roams the Russiancountrysidewith her golem, making trouble wherever she goes through the use of puppets~ masks and music.This play is suitable for both aduJts and child.nm alike and tickets range from $14 to $28. "The Foocy" will run until Jan. 1, 2006.

Single ticket buyers that donate one new, unwrapped toy will receive $5 off their ticket purchase for "The Foocy."

For more information, contact The Lantern's box office at (215) 829-9002 or online at www Jantemtheater.org.

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This week in sports:

LAUREN AIKEN STAFF WRITER LMA 722@CABRIN1.EDU

Cowboys (7-4) and Giants (7-4)

Both teams are coming off crushing overtime losses, thanks, in part, to their kickers.

Billy Cundiff missed a 34-yarder on Thanksgiving in the 24-21 loss to the Broncos, and Jay Feely missed three field goals but to his fairness, the 54-yarder was out of his range.

Eli Manning has been a "fourth quarter miracle worker" this year, but that ends this week, due to the Cowboys defense.

Clippers early success just a mirage

Lady·cavs trample Cedar Crest Falcons

LAUREN AIKEN STAFF WRITER LMA 722@CABRINI.EDU

Not even snowfall could stop the Lady Cavaliers from towering over their opponent, the Cedar Crest Falcons on Monday night, Dec. 5. Despite the many vacancies throughout the basketball gym, the Lady Cavs came out hungry and raring to go by not letting any Falcons stand in their way.

Sharae Middlebrook, a sophomore English and communic~tion major, started off the night on a positive note by gracefully finishing a lay-up right from the tip-off.

For the rest of the first half, the Lady Cavs quick full court press and good shooting skills seemed to be slowly smothering the Falcons to the point where they were so flustered that all they could do

was throw the basketball away. After that, it seemed like the Lady Cavs took a back seat for what seemed like an eternity while the Falcons clawed their way back into the game with only a 12 point deficit at the half. It was then that the Lady Cavaliers realized that they had to start playing with the intensity and scrappiness that the Falcons endured, and someone needed to take control of the game.

Freshman Nikki Duggan did just that. "We knew we were the better team, and they were very scrappy. But, we also knew we had to go in with the mentality that this was the biggest game of the season," Duggan said. Duggan, who was the leading scorer for.the Lady Cavaliers, ended the game with 20 points. Fifteen of her points came from her specialty, three-pointers. She had help

from her fellow teammates senior Jen Skursky, with IO points, and sophomore Sharae Middlebrook, who ended the contest with eight • points.

Although the Lady Cavaliers ended the game with another win to add to their 2-4 record overall, it wasn't pretty. They ended the contest with 27 turnovers, not to mention only one of their five starters scored double digits. "We need to learn how to play together, and it is not corning together as quickly as we wanted. But it's a win," Bobbi Morgan, the head coach said.

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Men's basketball sweeps two win·s

CHRISTINE BLO:\f SPORTS EDITOR

CBB722@CABRINI.EDU

As the fans flooded the gym, the Cabrini Cavaliers challenged the Misericordia Cougars. Everyone greatly awaited this rivalry, ai it was the second home game of the season.

Testing their limits, the Cavaliers began the battle with sophomores Jeff Dailey, Colin Fitzgerald and Randy Reid and seniors Jim McMahon and Anthony Bennett.

The Cavs claimed the victory as they rocked College Misericordia with a final score of77- 74.

Defensively, both teams displayed what they were truly capable of doing.

Sq-uggling to hold on to the lead, both teams fought for the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference win. The Cougars from. Misericordia, 0-2 in the PAC, showed the Cavs how tough the competition is this year.

Cabrini is making every effort to keep the strong momentous

·start to their season rolling.

With two of the league's most outstanding seniors, McMahon and Bennett, on the team, the Cavs have been setting personal and season records every time the two set foot on the court.

According to Elliot Tannenbaum, Cabrini's sports information director, "McMahon scored a season-high 20 points," and "Bennett, the league's No. 2 rebounder, contributed 14 points and a game-high 10 boards to help Cabrini pull out a game that included eight ties and 14 lead changes."

On Dec. 6, the Cavaliefs traveled to Dallas, Pa. to take on Marywood University.

The Pacers were ravaging the Cavs by 25 points • as they embarked on the final 13 minutes of the game.

With the skill of the Cavaliers combined with ambition and determination to stay on top in the PAC, the guys from Radnor kept their guard up and showed the Pacers who was boss.

With only three minutes left,

McMahon caught the score up to 84-82, with Cabrini gaining the lead.

Marywood made a threepointer, bringing the score to 8584 with only half a minute left on the clock.

Reid had the game-winning rebound and lay up, leaving the battle victoriously with a final score of 86-85, in favor of Cabrini.

The Cavs stand 4-1 overall and 2-1 in the PAC.

Currently thrid in tke PAC, behind Alvernia and Neumann,but still ahead of Eagle Road rival Eastern University. The Cavaliers will head to Messiah College over the weekend for a non-conference invitational tournament.

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The team under the microscope is the Los Angeles Clippers, whose fortunes have been revived with the additions of Sam Cassell and Cuttino Mobley.

Their 112-105 overtime loss at Cleveland was an indication of both the strengths and weaknesses of the Clippers. The Clippers have now lost three of their last four games. The culprit is their inept defense, and that is exactly why their early season success is mostly a mirage.

Brown plans post-season surgery

The uncertainty regarding Larry Brown's health was a major factor in the Detroit Pistons' decision to sever ties with the Hall of Fame coach last July. This could become a troubling issue for the Knicks.

On the night of his emotional return to Detroit, Brown revealed that he will need additional. surgery to correct a bladder condition. He has decided to postpone the procedure until after the season. Brown' added that he is "pretty confident" that he will be healthy enough to coach all 82 regular season games, but he·is not 100 percent sure.

"I've been in the hospital twice in the last three weeks and I think I feel like I got to wait until after the season to get some things taken care of," Brown said during a conference call. "If I did something now it would keep me out. But if I did it after the se~son I would have ample time, I think, to get back and get ready to go again."

"When I walk in that building I don't have any bad memories," he said. "I don't have any bad feelings. You move on. I regret the way it ended. But they had the right to make the decision they did. It's obviously worked out extremely well. That's good."

Kyle's close but Gordon's gone

Despite a little competition, the ,=:::::;;;~;;;;~ Yankees believe they are on the verge of landing a new setup man, even as they say goodbye to their old one.

Tom Gordon agreed to terms on a three-year, $18 million deal to become the Phil1ies' closer, ending his tenure in pinstripes after two seasons. The Yankees had been hoping to re-sign the righthander but were against giving the 38-year-old a three-year pact and did not alter their stance even when Gordon's camp said it was a must.

"It was an opportunity for Tom to close again," Josh Goldberg of the Beverly Hills Sports Council, the agency that represents Gordon, said. "That was very important."

The Yanks also will be looking to add a lefty to their bullpen, and they have one guy in mind, Mike Myers.

The Lady Cavs. above, work to beat the Falcons of Cedar Crest.

Intramurals director calls for more involvement

DAINA HAVENS

ASST. PERSPECTIVES EDITOR DMH724@CABRINI.EDU

Getting involved in campus

intramurals is as easy as showing up with a pair of broken-in sneakers, along with a positive and energetic attitude. Cabrini College's freshly revamped intramural department offers endless possibilities of activities, along with a very open schedule. However, it is simply not being taken advantage of as it should, according to the director.

Director of Intramurals and Recreation Orlin Jespersen sits in his crisp, new office at the top on the Dixon Center stairs with his door open and two empty chairs, welcoming students to stop in and inquire about getting involved with the athletics

department.

"I want to make it as available as I can to everyone,': said Jespersen, when discussing the purpose behind having intramural sports on campus. "I'm trying to generate more things to do on campus,'' he said. Since Jesperson joined the athletics department last year, many advances have been made to the structure of these extracurricular activities. The more challenging of the intramural sports, including rock climbing and kayak rolling, have been thriving among students and have inspired growth within the department. Future possibilities may include a scuba diving intramural/certification class, which would be held in the Dixon Center pool. Jespersen also hopes to start a dodge ball league as soon as next semester.

"You might as well just jump at it," sophomore and RA Scott Bordignon said. Bordignon is a regular at the intramurals, especially at rock climbing and kayak rolling, and he even offers his athletic knowledge to help beginners learn new techniques.

Bordignon added that students always talk about how much college is costing them, so "they should hop on all these free activities." He feels that the department is growing with the increase of freshmen being introduced to athletic recreation rather than the typical college party mentality. Working a part-time job, writing papers and going to class can all be balanced with some recreational activity because as more students get involved, more days open up. Scheduled times and dates for all intramurals are con-

veniently located in the Dixon Center near the front desk.

i "College is a time to try a number of different of activities," Jespersen said, while adding that certain activities may be otherwise expensive, time-consuming or even not readily available outside of college, and there is no better time than now to test one's interests and try something stimulating and free. Traditional sport leagues such as volleyball, soccer and basketball have not accelerated as anticipated. Student involvement in these activities is lacking, which creates a dilemma with team shortages and skimpy scheduling opportunities. More involvement would lead to more weekdays being available and eventually more availability to that student who has a heavy workload and

babysits every other night.

The intramural department has an open door policy, as does Jesperson, who takes a hands-on approach and plays hard on the court, rock-wall and pool. His door is open to fresh ideas, and the Dixon Center is the place to go to get information on the leagues beginning next semester and application forms to become part of the action.

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Roller hockey skates off to good start

MEGHAN HURLEY STAFF WRITER

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The strong smells of sweat and victory were pulsating through the air at the Marple Sports Arena Sunday night as the Cabrini College men's roller hockey team fought fiercely against the Drexel Dragons, ending their two-game losing streak with a decisive 6-3 win. This win brings the team to a 4-4 record for the season as they head into a month-long break. Their next game will not be until Feb. 12, 2006 at 11 p.m. against St. Joe's.

The game got off to a good start with forward Brian Prospero putting the first point on the board within the opening three minutes of the game. Prospero, a junior accounting major, said, "The team brings it hard in the first period. every time," and this time it really paid off.

The game was a sentimental one for forward Clayton Cottman. Cottman, a junior biology/pre-medicine major, will be studying abroad in Australia next

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semester, so Sunday was his last game of the season. Cottman said he was sad to leave the team, but he went out on top, contributing one of the six goals and providing as assist for another.

Providing the rest of the team's six goals against Drexel's goalie Ken Gick were junior forward Josh Foley, with two goals, and sophomore forward Joe Zullo

and senior forward Mike Stevens, with one goal a piece.

Goalie Steve Hughes, a junior special education major, shut out the Drexel team for the first period, before being scored on three times. Hughes played "ferociously,'' Jen Pyott, a sophomore prenursing major and the team's manager, said. DonnaMarie Leason, a junior marketing major and

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the team's other manager, also felt that Hughes played an amazing game. "Steve had really good saves and played a really strong position,'' Leason said.

Cabrini has a long-lasting history with the Drexel team, who were the Tier 1 league champions last year. Drexel defeated Cabrini in round one of the play-offs last year, crushing any championship

hopes. This year, however, Cabrini has come out on top. Back in October, the Cavaliers beat the Drexel team 7-1.

This game helped to boost the team's confidence after they were defeated twice two weeks ago by both Philadelphia University and Neumann College. Captain Mike Egan, a senior business administration major, feels that, with this win right before going into the month-long break, the team's morale will be up, and they will be ready to take the next team.

Only about 10 fans were on hand to see the Cavaliers take on the Dragons. Lack of attendance is a problem that the team has been dealing with all season. Egan is depressed at the dwindling number of fans. "Last year there were at least 20 to 30 fans, and now we only get around five a game," Egan said.

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Sophomore cro.ss country star proves her love for running

LAUREN AIKEN STAFFWRITER LMA722@CABRINI.EDU

Cross country has a reputation for being a very demanding sport that involves time and energy that only certain people posses. There is a spark that is only found in the runners that have the strength to run every day, no matter what the weather is or how they are feeling.

Carolyn Roberts, sophomore exercise science major, definitetly has that spark. "It takes a great deal of mental fortitude to be a good runner. It is very hard mentaUy, as well as physically. It takes a special person ·10 do a sport that is considered a punishment by those in other sports," Tom O'Hora, the cross country coach, said.

Despite being selected for the NCAA Academic All American in cross country, Roberts also makes her mark in the classroom with a 3.97 GPA. "In order to be selected for this honor you must be one of the top runners in the country and have a very high GPA. She certainly meets the standards. She is so typical of the good cross country runners; the best ones are top students," Coach O'Hora said. But Roberts wasn't always a runner.

"I was a very active kid. I was really into horseback riding, and as soon as I could sit, my mom put me on a horse. But soon, horseback riding took a backseat to my running career," Roberts said. "I got into running in •the sixth grade. My school didn't have a very good cross country or track team. So when I got into high school and went out for the team, I really didn't understand how hard it woWd really be. r stayed with it for all four years of high school. It got to the point where I was running 11 months

out of the year, and resting for one month. When I got to Cabrini, I just stayed with it," Roberts said.

Roberts credits most of her cross country career to her high school coach, Larry Wilson. "Once you were on his team you were his, and once I started, I just kept with it. In high school, we would run about 60 to 80 miles a week," Roberts said. She has gotten a lot of support from her friends and family throughout her life. "Scoot" is her father's nickname for her, and if you ever went to a meet, you could hear him cheering for her all over the course.

"He and her mother are her biggest supporters. They even travel to the away meets and stay in hotels in order to see her run," 0 'Hora said. He has a lot to cheer about.

Roberts has a long list of accomplishments from high school to college, including: 2nd place team for cross country in 2002, All American Academic runner, four nominatiqns for PAC runner and is captain of cross country this year.

Despite several injuries throughout her career, Roberts has never given up.

"Carolyn has a quiet intensity about her. She just goes about the business of running. She has the unique ability to focus on her race and is not set back by the bumps," O'Hora .said. "Carolyn is a very special athlete. She is a joy to coach. She 'gets' it without a lot of coaching from me. We are generally on the same page."

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Flyers, Sixers take back seat to Eagles

DENNIS VALERIO STAFFWRITER DEV722@CABRINI.EDU

In a city where the Eagles have been a topic of conversation at the dinner table over the past couple years, I find myself asking why they are still one of the main topics of conversation this year.

With all the drama that has surrounded the Birds since their disappointing loss in Super Bowl XXXIX to the New England Patriots in early February, many people have forgotten that there are other sports teams in Philadelphia besides the Eagles.

The Eagles, who have a 5-6 record and are fresh off of a four game losing streak, something that has not happened since head coach Andy Reid's first year at the helm, are not yet numerically eliminated from postseason play but are a long shot to reach football's second season. Yet, our beloved Birds are still the main focus in the Philadelphia sports world, thanks in large part to outspoken and suspended receiver Terrell Owens and his agent Drew Rosenhaus.

What is disappointing to me is that sitting in the Eagles' shadow are two very good teams in their respective sports: the Flyers and

the 76ers.

The Sixers, who are currently in first place in the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division, are fresh off of a six game winning streak after starting the season 03 and could be a potential threat once the postseason comes around.

Allen Iverson, who is second in the NBA in points per-game average, posting a little over 33 points a night, finally has some good; young talent around him.

Veteran Chris Webber and youngsters Kyle Korver and Andre Iguodala have been playing extremely well around Iverson, and it looks like they are going to make their presence known throughout the season.

Though the Sixers have been successful as of late, if you watch one of their games on Comcast, you will see thousands of empty seats at the Wachovia Center, and I don't understand why. The Sixers are not the only team in Philadelphia that lacks support, that's where the Flyers come in.

The Flyers, who are one of the best teams in the NHL and have arguably the best player in the world in Peter Forsberg, currently sit in second place in the Atlantic division. At the start of the season, the Flyers were the hands-

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down favorite to win the Stanley Cup, after requiring Forsberg and the Dallas Stars stud defensernen Derian Hatcher.

The Flyers have plenty of young new talent and have two players that sit among the top five for points scored so far this season in Forsberg and Simon Gagne. With all their success, many people in this city couldn't even tell you how the Flyers are doing or when their next game is.

Don't get me wrong, I love the Eagles as much as the next guy, but we must remember that there are other teams out there who are doing a lot better than the Eagles, and they deserve our attention too.

Maybe when the Eagles are officially eliminated from playoff contention, people will start talking about the Flyers and the Sixers rather than a loud mouth receiver and his idiotic agent who have poisoned the Eagles' franchise.

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Last week: Name the player who is famous for making the "immaculate reception?"

Answer: Len Swine of the Pittsburgh Steelers

Many star athletes, such as Allen Iverson, above, will not receive the press they need because they are overshadowed by the foootball season.

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Ski club goes to Canada

DENNIS VALERIO STAFF WRITER DEv722@CABRJNI.EDU

In less than a month and a half, Jan. 8 to Jan. 13 to be exact, the Cabrini ski club will embark on their fifth annual ski trip, which will be held in Canada this year, on top of Mt. Tremblant. _

The ski club, which was created by a group of Cabrini students some fi".e years ago, all of whom have graduated, was designed so that the students of Cabrini could have something fun and exciting to take part in.

As it turns out, five years later, the ski club, ironically enough, is catching on like wild fire.

According to Joseph Coyle, -associate director of admissions, there are usually about 22 to 24

Calendar

Friday, Dec. 9

• Winter track, Villanova Invitational at Haverford, T.BA.

Saturday, Dec. 10

• Women's basketball vs. Misericordia, 1 pm.

• Men's basketball vs. Misericordia, 3·p.m.

• Sunday, Dec. 11. Mass 7 p.m., Bruckman Chapel of St. Joseph

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

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people that take place in the annual ski trip. As far as this year goes, Coyle said, "This is our biggest trip yet. This year we have 45 people going, and we are expecting at least nine more."

What makes this trip so exciting, aside from the fact that it is taking place during college weekend, is that the ski club members will be staying in a little village on top of the mountain. According to the group, everything is in walking distance. Since the trip takes place in the middle of the town, one can walk anywhere.

This year's trip was set up by Claudia Sciandra, a senior accounting and finance major, and Chris Loringer, a junior graphic design major, along with Coyle and sev~al others.

Loringer said that he encour-

ages students to go because it is such a great time, "It is the best week of my life," Loringer said.

Sciandra said that another reason why members of the club are excited is because the money exchange is higher in Canada. This way you can get more Canadian money in exchange for American dollars.

In addition to the trip, the ski club also has future plans in its sights. Sciandra said that the club is going to try to set up more outdoor events other than skiing. They don't want to be known as just a ski club, but a ski and outdoor club.

"We are trying to set up outdoor paintball trips and other events," Sciandra said. "We are also having another ski trip during the spring semester to Mt.

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Snow in Vermont."

The club said that the date for the Vermont ski trip is not yet known, but they do know that it will only cost $65 for a lift ticket and an overnight stay.

Anyone interested in participating in any of these future outdoor events can contact Claudia Sciandra at css722@cabrini.edu or Joseph Coyle at jcoyle@cabrini.edu.

"The ski club gives students here something to do," Coyle said. "College is what you make of it, so why not have fun?"

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Monday, Dec. 12

Men's basketball at Marywood University, 8 p.m.

Women:•~1 at ge,6 p.m. .13

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• Women k.etball at DeSal& aiversity, 6 -p.m.

For other campus information call the Student Activities Office at X8410

Cabrini sports hotline: (610)902-8799