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"Body Worlds," which displays real bodies preserved called "plastination," is at the Museum

Chicago, Ill. causes are preserved by replacing the body's water and fat with special clear plastics. The bodies can be posed to accentuate specific muscle groups or organ systems, and retain complete authenticity even down to the microscopic level without any moisture or odor. This 1,500 hour process of. transforming a cadaver into a twisted and educational work of art allows the public to take its first peak into a world only known to those in the health profession.

The 200 specimens on display include intact bodies, individual organs and even transparent slices of the bodies. This adventure is appropriate for children and adults, and is especially beneficial to students or anyone with an inquiring mind. The purpose of sharing this with the public is to basically raise health consciousness and display the repercussions and benefits of an unhealthy or healthy lifestyle.

An athlete can study the exact muscle structure of another pseudo-living athlete, while a person who chooses to smoke or drink has the ability to examine the blackened lungs or distorted liver of someone who once also chose that lifestyle. The effects of diseases are displayed and explained, while intriguing facts of J:he inner-workings of the human body are uncovered. Artificial prosthetics including knees and hips are also included.

The exhibit also illuminates certain crucial systems of the human body, including the digestive, locomotive, nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Specialists are stationed throughout the exhibit's five galleries to answer any question or point out interesting facts about the plastination structures, and there are also audio tours available to enhance the experience for an extra charge.

This unique learning experience will be made available to Cabrini College students on Thursday, Feb. 9, when the college will be sponsoring a trip to the exhibit.

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SHATOYA HOWARD

ASST. NEWS EDITOR

SRH75@CABRINI.EDU

Every February, millions of people exchange candy, flowers and various gifts with loved ones to celebrate the name of St. Valentine, even though his life still remains a mystery to us all. However, what we are certain of is that February has been a month of romance for a long time according to historychannel.com and that St. Valentine's Day contains attributes of both the ancient Roman and Christian tradition. This website also stated that in the Catholic Church today, there are at least three saints named Valentine or Valentinus, who were all martyred, are recognized.

So for all those who think Valentine's Day is just a commercialized holiday, think again because it's one holiday that holds history in countries like Great Britain, Canada, Mexico and France. With that said, most students prefer to do something special but also something that is very relaxed as well. Thus, the typical dinner and a movie was the response everyone seemed to give. But there is an idea that's different than just a movie or dinner and also combines fun with romance.

What could this possibly be?

Well, Cavaliers, a little secret that can get students off campus and cost less than $10 Ice Skating!!! Yes that's right ice skating is being offered in Philadelphia in Pennslanding on Valentine's Day.

Sunday, Feb. 12 Hot Cross / Coliseum / Lords at 7:30 p.m. at The First Unitarian Church

Monday, Feb. 13

Rockpile Magazine Presents: The Rock Snob Film Series at 8:00 p.m. at The Khyber

Flogging Molly / Scotch Greens/ Rolling Blackouts at 8:00 p.m. at The Theatre of The Living Arts

Tuesday, Feb. 14

Billy Joel at 8:00 p.m. at The Wachovia Center

Wednesday, Feb. 15 The Living Things / The Vacation / Floria Sigismondi / The Solitary System at 8:00 p.m. at The Khyber

Thursday, Feb. 16

Electric Six I She Wants Revenge / Rock Kills Kid at 9:00 p.m. at The Khyber