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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

Q u o t e o f t h e W e e k 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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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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