March 24, 2006 issue 20 Loquitur

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GA.IL KATHERINE ZIEGLER

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Cabrini revealed its new logo to students, faculty and alumni Friday, March 17 in the Grace Hall Atrium. The logo is just a part of a new identity that is expected to be fully implemented by this summer.

The event was hosted by alumnus and television newsman Steve Highsmith and featured mummers from the Avalon String Band.

The insignia has four symbols with a Latin phrase at the bottom meaning, "Service above self." The new campaign also includes a brand promise, "Do something extraordinary."

Pizza, soda and cookies were

provided for the crowd while the Cavalier mascot danced along with the Mummers, who provided music. Highsmith, class of '88, brought the crowd together around noon when Father Michael Bielecki, class of '05, offered a prayer.

Tying into the brand promise, Highsmith then introduced members of the Cabrini community who were doing extraordinary things. Among the list were the student government president, class presidents and the president of the alumni association, Hillary Hoch Chybinski, class of '90. Dr. Jerry Zurek was applauded for his achievement as the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education Professor of the Year for the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Tony Gregory, a

sophomore exercise science major, was recognized as Cabrini's first National Collegiate Athletic Association champion. He won the triple jump in Northfield, Minn.

Dr. Antoinette Iadarola, the college president, reminded the campus why the new marketing campaign was so important. She said, "We know we're good; we want to be great." She also conveyed the importanee of the people in the community. She said, "We are a community of ordinary individuals who do extraordinary things here."

Gene Castellano, the vice president for marketing and communications at Cabrini, presented the symbolism behind the new LOGO,page3

After 3 yearsinIraq, studentsofferopinions

AMANDAPOPOVITCH

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APv722@CABRINI.EDU

Monday marked the third anniversary of the war in Iraq. Politicians and analysts have all chimed in on our presence in Iraq and the issues surrounding it, but what do people really think about the war in Iraq now, after three years of effort? Several students offered their views on the war in Iraq and on what the future of this war holds for America forces.

"I think they should come back. We did all we can to help Iraq become a better country. Our troops being there don't serve a

SpringFlingsuccesspredicted

purpose," Allison Gidich, a sophomore exercise science major, said.

Many have expressed the same sentiments. American lives seem to be the most important part of this war. ls our continued presence there worth the lives of American troops? How many troops are we willing to commit to this war? These are many questions that have left to be unanswered.

"Because we are in the war, IRAQ,page3

A.MANDAPOPOVITCH STAFFWRITER APv722@CAllRINI.EPU

It is time again to sneak a peak at one of Cabrini's largest events: Spring Fling. Spring Fling promises to be better thanever this year with some fun events Cabrini students have not seen in a while and plenty of music for all tastes. For those who might not know about this event. Spring Fling is a day-long event that starts off in the afternoon with $0tne great outdoor activities and runs through the night with barbeques and live music, finally ending with a midnight breakfast in the cafeteria. This year's Spring Fling willbe held the weekendof April 7to9.

The event is the responsibility of the campus activities planning board. Junior marketing major Caitlin Scott is in charge of planning the Spring Fling events and has been bard at work, along with other CAP board members, promoting and arranging the event.

Scott said that students should be on the lookout for

some great outdoor activities they may not have seen in a long time such as, American Gladiator-style jousting and giant Twister. The bands planned for the day promise to be a healthy mix of favorite covers and newer original music from the Canadian band Romeo.

Scott also delved into the main theme for this year's Spring

"Btwilagneh a weU-known ad on eaqn,s is ,reat for the college.CAP boardhas eWllved with tM eollege from planning bingonight, dine y,an ago, to nowprod,,dng large scale unum."

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Fling. "F'lISt, we themed Spring Fling this year around the concept of a luau. Everyone's going to get leis, and we're encow-aging people to get into this year's theme," Scott said.

Another huge event that Spring Fling boasts this year is the band Phantom Planet. This big-time act will be coming to Cabrini's campus along with the band Pepper's Ghost, who recently opened for Ashlee Simp-

.son. The winnerof this year's Battle of the Bands, The Company, will also be opening for both acts. This is the second major concert CAP board has tackled, and it promises to be an event to attract the whole campus.

"Having such a wellknown act on campus is great for the college. CAP board has evolved with the college from planning bingo nigh~ three years ago, to now producing large scale concerts.

It's amazing to see the college developing into what it is today;• Lori Janella, a senior English and communication major and the CAP board member in charge of planning the concert,said.

The usual springtime outdoor fun and the widespread recognition of a band, such as Phantom Planet, promise to make this Spring Fling the campus-wide event it has been in the past.

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Terrorism insurance: Three-year anniversary policy now available

Three years and approaching 2,500 deaths ago, our administration stressed that urgent action be taken against Iraq in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks.

With the U.S. population almost completely behind him, President Bush and friends' rounded-up American forces to hunt down Saddam Hussein and supposed weapons of mass destruction. Nothing new about that story. A quick, easy mission was expected, but we are well aware that what happened was quite the opposite.

Quick and easy. It is uncertain if these words can be used describing any part of the conflict in which we are currently involved.

The only instance this reporter can think of to use these words concerning the war in Iraq is to describe our leaders' repetitive rhetoric when promising a success in Iraq. The relentless speeches we hear, although sometimes difficult for President Bush to deliver. are short and sugarcoated, never dealing with difficult issues. American citizens and the families of troops deserve answers.

The same speech, the one primarily focused on the promotion of peace and "Iraqi freedom," has been drilled into our minds hundreds of times. The situation at hand, however, is not the same. It changes every single day.

Assorted forms of homicide, suicide, torture and deception adapt to the hostile environment and thrive like the most malignant form of cancer. We have witnessed the terrorists expand and outsmart our government as we neglect to reevaluate our cause in this area. Still, we listen to the same message.

Our troops remain loyal to their cause while regular citizens continue to relish them with support, however daunting their mission might appear from home. The percentages show complete support for the troops, while support for the leaders of this war lingers around a measly 30 percent. Trust is most imperative when in a leadership position and a percentage so incredibly low is a frightening revelation of an American approval that must be improved.

Extreme leftist Democrats have even established a strong contingency aimed at impeaching President Bush. It is doubtful that this is the direction the American people wish to be steered. The last thing we need at this extremely fragile time is to undergo the same impeachment process we witnessed with former president Bill Clinton.

In the end, we want to see our troops come home. Home is where the sons, daughters. mothers and fathers in battle can fmd a much-desired safety. No mother, father or loved one wants to see their soldier fall victim in a war where the purpose is still quite blurry.

It is hard to say, but it must be said. The war appears as if it is a big mess, quickly growing worse. The increasing number of attacks and deaths along with the fact that terrorism insurance is now available in Iraq for $90 a year surely provides evidence of this notion.

The effort to reconcile relations between Democrats and Republicans appears as promising as the initiative to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. We need our leadership to unite more than ever at this time. The administration should have never told the American people that we would be able to change the lifestyles of a group of people that have been living the same beliefs for centuries in just a year or two.

It is understood that Saddam was a murderer and the world is better off without him in power, but there are far too many areas of confusion and secrecy at the present time to support the conflict in which we are engaged. We want our troops home and we want the truth.

Studentsclicktofightpoverty

ANNMARIE CHACKO STAFF WRITER Ac729@CABRINI.EDU

For the past month, students have been visiting the website www.povertyfighters.com and clicking under Cabrini's name to raise money for the Oxfam Collegiate Click Campaign. The fight against pover• ty can be won by just a click of the mouse, according to the director of applied social teaching, Dr. Mary Laver.

Harris, an assistant professo~ of business administration and the adviser to the finance club.

"Its main goal is to raise money to support micro-lending for underdeveloped countries,"

Claudia Sciandra, a senior accounting and finance major, said.

actually give any money. They just click twice a day until March 31, and every time they click, 25 cents will be donated by the .sponsors.

"I think that it's a good idea because some people aren't willing to give even 25 cents a day, even though that's hardly anything," Evelys Paulino, a sophomore accounting major, said.

This campaign is a national competition sponsored by Oxfam America. Students and alumni of different colleges and uni-

For the past few years, Cabrini 's branch of the click campaign has been organized by Dr. Mary

With the money that is raised, companies such as the Calvert Foundation and many others will take part in helping small businesses in third-world countries to develop and flounsh, rather than give the traditional hand-outs. Each donation goes towards self. employment loans to enable people who want to work to open shops using their talents and work for a living.

When participating in this campaign, the students do not

and letters were sent to Cabrini professors as ways of informing students of the campaign and its cause.

All that is required is the time it takes to click that mouse and nothing else. Friends and family are welcome to visit the website and click under Cabrini's name as well.

Cabrini has raised $147.75 as of the printing date. The finance club urges students to take part in this campaign. Signs have been posted next to computers all around campus, emails have been sent through Cabrini One, versities across the country are working on behalf of their school to come up with the most amounts of donations by clicking the site's front page every day. This year, the college that manages to raise the most money wins a $1,000 reward and additional prizes. The competition runs from Feb. 13 to March 31, 2006.

"This is fighting against poverty by raising money in a whole new way," Laver said.

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logo. The insignia includes a lamp to signify knowledge, guidance and academic strength. Hands represent civic engagement, social justice and diversity. The sacred heart symbolizes the Cabrinian tradition of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The tree represents growth, the beauty of the campus and the "cathedral of trees" along the path of ~he entrance to the college. Below the insignia is the banner reading, "Beneficium Supra Seipsum."

Anne Ferry, the director of student activities, told the audience about contests that would be going on in the next week. The college gave away free T-shirts and decals for cars. On March 21, the college had "Cabrini T-shirt day," in which students wearing their shirts received prizes randomly throughout the day. The "Got Logo" contest gave prizes to students displaying the free decal on their car.

Dr. Mary Laver, the director of applied social teaching, said, "I think we are at a good stage of our growth. That calls for a pub-

lie celebration, and a logo is a good way to do it."

Some students were concerned about the attention the new logo would bring to Cabrini, and others wondered if the campus needed it.

Jeanine Germano, a sophomore education major and a member of the executive board for student government, said, "We didn't need a new logo, but we are growing, and I understand that it's a good idea. It does show who we are."

Gregory said, "It's better than the other one. It has more meaning."

Nicole Hearn, a freshman biology pre-med major, agreed and said, "I really like the new one. I didn't understand the old one. This is good for the college."

Iadarola explained why the new logo came about. She said that the college was looking forward to the 50th anniversary of the college, and they wanted to solidify our image as they move ahead. She also said, "We wanted to capture the soul of Cabrini. I want to thank the Cabrini College community for that. Everyone was involved." 11AAKETINGDEPJAATHENT/SUBMIT"EOPHcno

FutureofIraqstilluncertain

IRAQ,page 1

we need to fight it and support ourcountry.Thinkingrealistically, we aren't going to get out of it so we need to fight it, win it and move on," Danielle Rechner, a senior elementary education major, said.

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Recently the threat of civil war has been looming over Iraq. Insurgents have been fighting constantly and many already feel the country has descended into civil war. Can we really prevent civil war in Iraq? Can we make Iraq a stable and democratic state?

"I feel that for the United States to help Iraq fi~d any real solution, they need to let Iraq take more action on behalf of their own country. If splitting the country equally helps to ease the tension in Iraq, then it sounds

amazing, but I feel that we need to let Iraq make that choice," Christina D' Amelio, a junior psychology major, said.

Another question to consider is the benefits of the war in Iraq. Has this war dorie anything good for America? Will creating democracy in Iraq ensure the future safety of America?

"I mean, we need to protect our country and if fighting this war is going to do that then we need to get it done," Rechner said.

There is also the possibility of other conflicts that could dwarf the war in Iraq in the coming. years.

"I think there are better places Washington can involve themselves, in more of a humanitarian way, like the issues facing Darfur, Sudan," D' Amelio said.

The future of Iraq is clearly

uncertain to both professional analysts and average citizens. The country will be forced to answer many of these questions in the very near future and deal with many of these issues. The only sure answer we have is that the war in Iraq will continue to generate more tough questions for the future.

This story was reported by Amanda Popovitch, Tunomukwathi Asino, Jason Radka, and Patricia Sheehan.

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In a bill recently passed by Congress, it will no longer be mandatory for colleges to provide at least half of their courses on a campus·,instead of online, in order for its students to receive federal financial aide. This change is expected to bring a huge boost to for-profit or online-based colleges.

According to the New York Times, the Bush administration wanted to reach non-traditional students and that this is the reason why the constraint was lifted. The Times also said, "Nonprofit univers1t1es and colleges opposed such a broad change, with some academics saying there was no proof that online education was effective. But forprofit colleges sought the rollback avidly."

Only some colleges are fully internet-based. Colleges, like Cabrini, are beginning to offer more on-line courses, according to Dr. Charlie McCormick, the

dean of academic affairs. He said, "We're already offering more, and as a faculty, we're discussing if we want students, all students, to take at least one online course before graduation."

He believes that in order for students to become life-long learners, they must be able to learn on-line. "However, we simply want to be intentional about this rather than simply rushing into it," he said.

Charles Spencer, the director of admissions, does believe, however, that there are more benefits from sitting in a classroom, as opposed to sitting at home. He said, "A better learning experience and style is in the classroom. It also depends on what college experience the student would like to pursue."

Nick Weiss, a junior business administration major, is against the passing of the new bill. He said, "People who just sit there and take on-line courses aren't really making the effort. Those who are actually attending classes are putting in time and energy."

Weiss said that his former roommate is taking classes for the University of Phoenix online. "He takes class at his leisure. If he has the time and money, he should not get aid," he said.

It is predicted that students taking all their classes on-line could rise over the next 10 years from 7 percent to 25 percent. This could decrease the enrollment of non-profit colleges, according to the New York Times.

McCormick thinks that there are complex reasons for Cabrini's enrollment to go up or down and that a single variable, like the one mentioned, probably wouldn't be responsible for driving enrollment down. "My guess is that people who would find the online degree attractive are not the people that would enroll in Cabrini College anyway. Similarly, the people who want the type of educational experience that Cabrini offers probably wouldn't find a total on-line delivery attractive either," he said.

The new Cabrini logo took one year of research and feedback to create.

Handicaproutesoncampus: a rockyroadCabrini

STACEY TURNBULL ASST. COPY EDITOR STI722@CA.BRINI.EDU

Most students at Cabrini College usually don't think twice when they push the big blue button, signaling that it is an automatic door for the handicapped. Typically the button is pushed out of courtesy, so the door stays open for the person trailing a short distance behind. There is an automatic door press next to almost every door on Cabrini's campus, but are the handicapped benefiting from the facilities the school is setting aside for them?

There are ramps and automatic doors for those in wheelchairs and elevators that allow them to move from floor to floor in the academic buildings and, in the newer dorms, there is easy access to rooms designed for those with a handicap. But out of the 12 different housing options for residents, only four are handicap accessible, according to the Residence Life & Housing page at www.cabrini.edu.

"I'll usually push the button if I have a lot of things in my hands or if I see someone coming behind me. I can't wait to hold the door open for them, so I will just push the button to let them know that I would have if I had the time to wait for them to come," Debbie Maloney, junior history major, said.

But is the constant pushing of the automatic door buttons putting so much strain on them that they are not working? In some case~ this is true. •

"When I am walking through Founders, sometimes I'll notice that the handicap buttons on the first or second floors will be bro-

Some of the handicap automatic door openers are not working on campus,

ken and it looks like it is just hanging by one screw," Lauren McStravick, a junior psychology major, said.

Through an investigation that occurred on March 7, there were three handicap automatic door buttons that were not functioning. The button near the mailboxes in Widener Lecture Hall would not open the upper or lower doors that are attached to it. The second was on the first floor of Founders Hall going out onto the arcade between Widener and Founders. The third was found at the Cabrini Apartment Complex.

• The inside door to the CAC automatically stays open for I 0 seconds when a resident opens it.

"For about a week, the door was-

n't working," Mariel Wright, a junior psychology major, said.

To date, all of the handicap buttons are repaired and in working order.

These buttons are a major necessity to those on campus who have a handicap, but it is not the only concern that students have for those with a disability.

Wright said, "I was wondering about the facilities we give those with disabilities, and I wondered how they actually get around campus. There aren't many options for them to actually get into some buildings and many of the paths they have to take are long and complicated."

Wright says that the one path she noticed was associated with the arcade connecting the Widen-

awards political adviser

KATHERINEBRACHELLI ASST. NEWS EDITOR. K:8727@CABRINI.EDU

A leading healthcare advocate, political adviser and entrepreneur, Rene Amoore, is going to be recognized to awarded with the 2006 Ivy Young Willis Award at Cabrini College on Thursday, March 30.

er Center to Founders Hall. The path that those in wheelchairs would have to take to get to the second floor would be to get on the ramp on the left side, go through Widener and up onto the second floor.

"I feel that if Cabrini is trying to help these people by giving them· ramps and automatic doors, I think there should at least be uncomplicated paths and the buttons should be fully functional at all times," Wright said.

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Dan DiPrinzio, the media relations manager, said, "Since March is women's history month, this is a great way to acknowledge how Amoore is positively shaping the communities in which she lives and works in."

Amooreis the founder and president of The Amoore Group Inc., a conglomerate consisting of Amoore Health Systems Inc., the non-profit Ramsey Educational Development Institute Inc. and Liberty Services. The organizations address healthcare in the UnitedStatesandabroad,pro-, vide services in government affairs, community outreach, environmental issues and job readiness for children and adults.

Studentsopttoworkbeforecontinuingschool

ELIZABETH BRACHELLI ASST. MANAGING EDITOR EAB722@CABRINI.EDU

With rising debt from college tuition, desires for a break from classes and favorable jobs on the market, students nationwide are jumping into the work force before attending law school or graduate school. As students opt to head for the work force, trailing behind them is falling numbers that reflect the decline in law school applicants.

The New York Times reported that for the first time last year, since the 1997-1998 admission cycle, the number of law school applicants has declined by 4.6 percent. So far this year, the number has declined by 9.5 percent.

Kelly Grant, a junior math and history major and Spanish minor, plans on attending law school in the near future. However, Grant is taking a break before heading into law school right away. Grant is graduating a year early and has had a rigorous schedule over the past three years.

Grant said, "I am looking forward to relaxing and taking my time with the whole process."

- Like Grant, many students have the same idea of taking a break before jumping into law school or graduate school. John Jonas, a freshman English and

selors say they are not sure what is causing the drop. They suggested that in an improving economy, college students may prefer jobs to law school, or that

-John Jonas, freshman

last year.

At Columbia, 8,020 would-be lawyers applied to start law school last fall, compared with 8,355 a year earlier. At New York: University School of Law, the number fell to 7,872 from 8,220. At Stanford, the numbers fell to 4,863 from 5,040 and at Harvard Law School, the numbers fell to 7,127 from 7,386.

DiPrinzio said, "The Ivy Young Willis Award is presented annually at Cabrini College in memory of Young Willis• strong belief that women have a unique talent for improving public affairs, and Amoore fits right into that category."

communication major, who hopes to attend graduate school in the future, plans to hold off as well. However, Jonas feels it's necessary to gain experience first and consider his undergraduate debt.

Jonas said, "I'm going to work first because I want to get experience, and I know there are some companies that would pay for me to get a master's degree."

With falling numbers even among the top schools, admissions officers and career coun-

rising undergraduate debt loads have discouraged some students from borrowing still more to pay for a law degree, according to the New York Times.

It was also reported by the New York:Times that the 95,800 applicants from the 2004-2005 admission cycle is still far greater than it was 10 years ago, when about 75,000 people applied. At this point in the current admission cycle, the numbers have fallen to 60,397 from more than 66,000 at this time

Nancy Hutchison, the director of cooperative education and career services, explained why students are heading into the work force first. Hutchison explained that students may not be sure what they want to do yet, and they're trying to find their interests. Also, students may be trying to find big organizations that will help finance the continuation of their education. However, Hutchison would advise students to work right away.

Hutchison said, "Get out there and work:. Make way in your field. Use all the resources available to you and start developing professional networks in your field."

In addition, Amoore is a board member of several professional organizations. including the Upper Merion School District, the Franklin Institute Board of Trustees and the PennsylvaniaState Chamber of Commerce. In 2002, President Bush named Amoore to the National African American Museum of History and Culture Commission, and in 2004, she became the first female and African American ever to chair a Pennsylvania delegation to the Republican National Convention.

Amoorewill also present a lecture on her experiences, successes and struggles at 7 p.m. in the Mansion. The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Dan DiPrinzio at 610902-8255.

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and many feel this is unfair to disabled students.

"I'mgoing to work/int becauseI want to get experience,a,uJI know there are some companiesthat wouldpay for me to get a master'sdegree."

RelocatingU.S.jobs

Bushasks U.S.tolook pastlraa· bloodshed

OutsourcingchangesthefaceofAmerica

ANDREW MATYSIK EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AJM722@CABRINI.EDU

The year was 1988, and Avnee Ingle was just a 5-year old Indian girl awaiting her father's return from one of his numerous visits to America for an engineering position. Graduating from a highly regarded university in India, Mr. Ingle was an exceptional student in search of employment in the United States.

"He was originally recruited by a German engineering company," Avnee recalled. "After a few months there, he found another job in Tanzania, Africa."

Mr. Ingle accepted these various positions with the constant goal of finding work in America in the back of his mind.

Being bounced around from India to Germany and then to Tanzania, Africa, was a game of hop-scotch no solid family would have amusement playing.

In 1988, howev~r, Mr. Ingle was ahead of his time. This period was when the groundwork for monster technological corporations, such as Microsoft, was just being laid. "Windows" was the up-and-corning attraction for many software engineers and technological wizards. The possibilities for the computer age were endless, and-help was need-

ed from the most gifted scientists and engineers around the world, no matter how far the search could be.

The technological society was embarking upon a process of "flattening," a term dubbed by expert writer on global~zation, Thomas Friedman. By flattening, Friedman means that the world is no longer round, and a level playing field is emerging for all businesses, no ma,tterwhat the geographical location.

Mr. Ingle continued his quest to remove his family from an India that Avnee describes as an overpopulated and polluted area. A cleaner, safer and more organized America was the environment Mr. Ingle wanted for his children.

After numerous trips to the U.S., Mr. Ingle finally got word from a friend of an engineering position that was available in America. An assured engineering position in the U.S. would allow Mr.Ingle and his family to begin their lives together in his premeditated dream.

As technology advanced, broadband cables became the Earth's neck tie and wrapped around the world to connect countries oceans away form each other. As a result, a kick-boxer in Wyoming could communicate with a fellow martial arts lover in

Thailand with a simple click.

Once the leaders of America's business world gripped the importance of such developments, the word "outsourcing" became an everyday word for the everyday citizen. The basic concept of outsourcing is better work for cheaper labor. As a result, computer, telemarketing, engineering and scientific research were just a few of the positions flying to countries like India and China quicker than an American's attention span.

Friedman has made a career out of stressing the urgency of globalization to the American citizens. At the present time, people such as Mr.Ingle no longer fret to find a job in America; American corporations are fretting to find him. The corporation will now accommodate their needs, due to superior work ethic, scientific excellence and mathematical knowledge.

Avnee Ingle now enjoys a college education in America quite different from her father.

However Americanized she might be, Avnee still realizes the importance of education, as she hopes to eventually get her Master's degree to ensure a safe position incapable of being shipped to another country.just as many have before.

KATHERINEBRACBELLI ASST. NEWS EDITOR KB727@CABRINI.EDU

Beginning the fourth year of an unpopular war, President Bush defended his Iraq record against skeptical questioning. - He said he could "understand people being disheartened" but appealed Americans to look beyond the bloodshed and see signs of progress.

Bush fielded questions for nearly an hour at the City aub, a forum known for its tough interrogations of world leaders, Not only was he grilled on lraq, but he also was asked to justify his warrantless wiretapping program, U.S. relations with.Pakistan and his domestic priorities.

One difference wasthat,in Iraq, there was a series of UN. Security Council resolutions that basically held the Iraqi government to account, which Saddam Hussein ignored," Bush said. Still, he said that Iran was a concern, on the question of nuclear weapons and on its role in Iraq.

FBI agent slams bossesat Mous.,aouitrial

FBI agent Harry Samit of Minneapolis, who arrested Zacarias Moussaoui in August 2001, testified that he spent almost four weeks trying to warn U.S. officials about the radical Islamic student pilot, but "criminal negligence" by superiors in Washington thwarted a chance to stop the 9/11 attacks.

Samit originally testified as a government witness on March 9, but his day-long cross examination by defense attorney Edward MacMahon was the strongeSt moment so far for the court-appointed lawyersdefending Moussaoui. The 37-year-old Frenchman of Moroccan descent is the only person charged in this country in connection with al-Qaida's Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

Bird Ou likely in US. this year

Bush administration officials said on Monday it was "increasingly likely" that bird flu could be detected in the United States this year but added it may not mean the start of a human pandemic.

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Top foreignaffairsenvoysmap out Iran strategy

Six senior foreign affairs officials from U .N. Security Council powers and Germany tried to devise a future strategy on Iran's nuclear aims, as Tehran vowed to resist efforts to undermine its plans.

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PERSPECTIVES YOU S PEAK

Love the logo It’s a no-go

“Peace out” is an appropriate phrase to use when saying goodbye to Cabrini’s old logo. The old, upside-down peace sign logo is being kicked to the curb because the school has finally decided to modernize its look by hiring a company to revamp the school’s image.

Cabrini’s new image represents the college in a more serious way while still portraying the sense of a small, friendly community. The new logo uses a more elegant and attractive typeface. The letters are also now connected and flow together smoothly, while still staying true to our royal blue school color.

Accompanying the new logo is a new coat of arms that displays different symbols, representing the different values like academic excellence and community service.

Ifeel that the coat of arms is a great addition because it portrays alot about the school in one image. I feel that it is a better representation of the college than aweird peace sign. In addition, the school’s Cavalier mascot is also in the process of being restructured.

Also, the school has unveiled a new motto, “Do something extraordinary.” I feel that the new representation of our college is much needed, as our school is growing in age and in numbers.

As a graphic design major,I also recognize the importance of brand identity.Weare bombarded by images and logos in our everyday life, from TVto billboards and even people’sclothing. The logos that we see influence our opinions, whether we are aware of it or not. Alogo is more than just a simple arrangement of text or a small picture; a logo represents the values, feelings and purpose of a company or business, refined down to a simple graphic representation.

When you think of any successful company, it is almost always accompanied by a wellknown logo. The list can go on and on: McDonalds’“M,” Macintosh’s apple, NBC’s peacock, Budweiser’s crown and even the United States flag. The symbols speak for themselves whether they are alone or accompanied by text. These companies are also many times refining or

improving their logos to keep them modern and competitive.

Here at Cabrini, it is important for our school to keep up with other schools. While the new logo might not sway a student into coming here, that person might just take a look at it because the school looks more serious or important because of the logo.

Another important thing to remember is where the logo might show up, such as on future resumes or diplomas. I can say that I feel more comfortable with having the coat of arms on my resume or diploma when I am in an interview with an employer because I feel that if they didn’t know anything about the school they might base their judgment or feelings about the college on the logo.

The new brand identity represents a new look and an important milestone in the college’shistory and further signifies the school’s evolution.

All the hoopla surrounding Cabrini College’s new logo seems just a bit overdone. A jazzy, sequined band and the Cavalier are all well and good on aSt. Patrick’s Day afternoon, but did the unveiling of a bottomheavy, boring insignia even need tohappen?

While the new logo holds more significance in its commitment to service, which, I believe, reflects the core values of the college that we all seem to have forgotten since our matriculations, it seems rather silly to put together this big-to-do for a new picture on t-shirts. So, all in all, the meaning is there, but how necessary was this whole extravaganza?

Sure, we can be modern and cute, because, wow,our letters in “Cabrini” connect, but really, how unified are we? Our core values are out the window at this school. Anew font is not going to change that. Respect towards faculty and peers should be the way to start. Awell-known logo can put a college on the map, but how crucial is it to a real identity? We had our little tree, upside-down peace sign thing, and we were fine. Wehad large class sizes; we had the board of trustees sitting pretty.Relatively,everyone was satisfied, but it’snot like we have our share of problems. So, we have problems, and we complain about them, and “we’re working on it.” So, why create whole new look for more expense and superfluous marketing?

Last time I checked, Ibelieve our property is not exactly up to par in my book. Do we not have an overgrown campus already? Aren’t cars lining every bit of scenic land we have left?

Don’t our incoming classes grow every year? Really, are more students necessary?

Why advertise a school that cannot handle more enrollments?

Give us a few years, and then come to Cabrini. That should be the new motto.

As far as the new motto is concerned, we all do extraordinary things as ordinary people. I actually know some non-Cabrini graduates that do the same. Shocking, isn’t it? So, let’s not come up with something bigger and better; why not just keep what we have?

I say we save our money, probably some of our tuition money, and not hire a bunch of marketing executives, poll groups for over a year and outsource all of this new publicity for a school that doesn’t need any more advertisement.

Plus, all those free t-shirts that Idistributed to my 44 residents in house 2 don’t even sport the crest anyway.There goes some more money down the drain, and the extra shirts we got do not even include the one thing Cabrini was trying to change. However, we do have that fancy, linked text on the front of the shirt. Good thing for that.

The original presentation of the logo by the marketing department shows the crest hanging above the “Cabrini College” text, almost as if they were hanging it out to dry.Maybe if the word “college” was shrunk and the logo was put under the word “Cabrini,” the real rectangular logo could actually become our logo and be sported on the free shirt every Cabrini student should have received on that day of unveiling.

Our future for the college can’tcome until more things are in place, like maybe parking and places to sleep at night for a start. Clearly, the anniversary of 50 graduations will bring enough attention to the school. We should be focusing on short-term goals for now. Stop searching for even more kids to fill non-existent beds in invisible buildings.

Congrats on turning 50, Cabrini College. I know that all you were looking for was a new, unwarranted blue and grey logo on your birthday. Hope you enjoy it.

‘Do something extraordinary,’or not Cabrini’s new logo is liked by some, disliked by others

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South Dakota abortiondebacle

this was the possibilty of other states following South Dakota's example.

I know in South Dakota only 800 abortions happen a year, out of a state of over 70,000 people, which doesn't make abortions an everyday occurrence.

I love children, and it's so easy to get attached to something that's so connected to you.

government is trying to overrule Roe vs. Wade totally blows my mind.

SHATOYAHOWARD STAFF WRITER SRH725@CABRINI.EDU

In the news recently, South Dakota lawmakers signed a bill to·ban abortion which, according to the Washington Post, was years in the making.

This ban will make any doctor performing an abortion a criminal, unless the mother will die due to complications during her current pregnancy.

My first thought when I heard

It appears that the Senate isn't taking women's rights into consideration, passing the bill 23-12.

Women's rights groups fought for years to give us the right to choose, and this looks like a step to take that permanently away.

The next thing that occurred to me was that this bill should also include women who were victims of incest and rape. If I ever got pregnant, I would not have an abortion. But if I was a victim of rape or incest, then I would have an abortion.

How.ever,if I had a child due to rape or incest, I don't think I could deal with looking at my child and loving it. I would be feeling a lot of pain and sorrow when I think of how it was conceived.

In that specific situation, the right to choose is very vital to a woman. It's too personal of an issue to be touched.

Also, I don't know if I could deal with telling that child about how they came to be later on in life. I would worry that they may question my love for them because they weren't actually made out of want or love, which would be traumatic for any child.

The fact that any level of the

Is collegethe next high school?

year. It only makes sense that the demand for jobs outside of college would raise too. Competition is fierce.

NIKKI SABELLA ASST. SPORTS EDITOR NS722@CABRINI.EDU

College is undoubtedly harder than high school. It is 10 times more demanding as well, if not mwe. Y~t. even though we think the pressure and tons of work are worth it, are we really getting a step up above the rest?

The amount of high school graduates attending college has gone up greatly. We can see at Cabrini that there hasn't even been enough space for students to live. The number of students being accepted has risen each

One of my biggest fears in life is to be stuck in a dead-end job, such as the one that I've been working at ever since I was in high school. Even though this thought makes me more motivated each day, the idea still frightens me.

In my Seminar 300 class just the other day, we learned about negative aspects ofg]obali;Ution. Included in this discussion was the idea of outsourcing. Soon enough, the outsourcing of jobs will exceed blue-collar jobs and run into the white-collar ones. This means trouble for us college students.

Outsourcing is a doubleedged sword. On one hand, people"think that it's great to give jobs to the poverty-stricken in

other countries. The other side of the story is about the povertystricken on our own turf.

I'm not saying that all college graduates are not going to be able to find jobs and will be homeless. It just makes me wonder if we need to surpass college in order to gain an opportunity into the job fields we really want and to ensure we don't lose those jobs to outsourcing.

Planning on going to graduate school and committing to forever being in debt may not be an option for .all. Maybe everyone doesn't want to be further educated. But right now, the cards are dealt and that looks to be many people's fate.

So for all you who despise class as it 'is, buckle up for the long ride ahead of you. College is the new high school, and you are not even close to the admissions office.

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Honestly, I could never see myself having an abortion unless it was under certain circumstances.

On the other hand, I do think some women use abortion as a form of contraceptive today. So, I can see the government's anger.

Still, I don't feel as though I, or anyone else, has the right to play God and tell women how to run their lives because I don't feel anyone has the right to tell me how to run my own life.

I hope this doesn't spark other states or even the president to try and ban abortion again.

Banning abortion is taking a woman's right to choose away from her, a right that women

fc;mghthard to gain.

Additionally, I will say to everyone reading this that maybe you're against abortion and that's fine, but how would you feel as a pregnant rape victim or someone who has been the victim of incest and now is pregnant; not because a condom broke or there was no use of other methods of contraception, but because someone thought that it was acceptable or maybe even necessary to steal something that only you have the authorization to give away, your body, or in some cases, even your virginity.

This is the reality of some females of various ages. What would you do if this was not just a passing thought but a reality? Situations like that should not be overlooked.

Witnessing'poverty over springbreak

CHRIS LEEDS GUEST WRJTER CNL722@CABRINI.EDU

The spirited forefather of Philadelphia seemed dead-on accurate with this adage: poverty indeed strips any human of the ability to choose a life for themselves, or even more damning for their family. Ironically, however, some people take solace in misfortune and limitation. Jn his investigative novel, "Down and Out jn Paris and London," Ge~rge Orwell highlighted his experience as a poor person, one which forced him to relent in stereotyping the less fortunate: "I shall never again think that all tramps are drunken scoundrels, nor expect a beggar to be grateful when I give him a penny, nor be surprised if men out of work lack energy, nor enjoy a smart meal at a restaurant... that is a beginning." Orwell's experience was momentous in its similarity to our journey in Duran, Ecuador.

When one thinks of spring break, headline-size images, palm trees, sun and an overall reprieve from school come to mind. Ecuador certainly boasts these benefits, but the end result of the trip was more than a glorious tan or feats of binge drinking. Ecuador rewarded itself in pure experience, one rooted in an understanding of what poverty is, how helplessness reveals itself and how communities such as Duran can transform the grimmest of conditions with shear optimism.

Duran itself is a coalescing of gaiety and sadness. The sadness, however, is thankfully reserved for the outsider who has never encountered starving children, decrepit housing conditions or undrinkable tap water. Duran's residents brook these

conditions with relentless cheer and courage. Our trip, sponsored through the Rostro de Cristo program, "Face of Christ" in English, centered on becoming a witness to these citizens, specifically in seeing how their conditions shape their mentalities, and perhaps even our own.

The landscape and sociology of Duran were indisputably grim. Even the most squalid neighborhood in Camden pales in comparison to a typical situation in Duran, where "a dollar a day" gµides the lives of entire families. In our observations of the schools, homes and citizens of Duran, poverty revealed itself as a genuine and universal evil. Equally damning, it would seem, would be the community's own conscience. Alas, Duran's citizens refused to be enslaved. In Duran, it became clear that poverty is amenable to change, if not through tangible reform, then certainly through a spiritual overhaul, which places hope at the forefront.

In confronting evils such as poverty, raising awareness is key. Anyone willing to participate in understanding such evils will bear witness to them. When the psychology of the poor is positive, however, then change becomes a transcendent tool. Rostro de Cristo afforded our group the ability to mimic Duran's positive psychology, to forget our own value system and to begin to define poverty as a universal evil which merits immediate change. Without being pedantic, it seems that this process is accessible to anyone who desires even a minimal change in how the least fortunate of people live.

As Mark Twain said, "Remember the poor; it costs nothing."

Is therelife aftercollege?

jobs yet. I did an internship in.criminal justice at Montgomery County Adult Probation, but I wish I could have done one in psychology during the fall semester. I think I'm ready," Ward said.

The co-op and career services office offers many tools that are free for students to help them look for co-ops and jobs. These services are even available years after graduation.

Nancy Hutchison, director of the co-op and career services office, said that many seniors don't seem too nervous about the big transition.

"They are welcoming graduation and wanting to get a job earlier in the year. They are going on lots of interviews and are talcing advantage of the services here," she said.

Hutchison also said that students can start looking for co-ops as early as their junior year. Many seniors can start looking and researching for jobs as early as December of their senior year.

"Students come and use the office and the services in terms of learning about how STACIESTEELEif'HOroSTAFF to get their resumes and cover letters put

Students prepare for the real world full of morning messages, paperwork and bosses, just like adults.

together, how to research companies, take

487 and says that the class teaches the students how to execute a marketing strategy of bringing a product to market.

"They are the product. Students identify their own skills, research occupation and industries, develop job search tools like resumes and cover letter necessary to bring their product market and engage in a mock-interview to showcase their skills to an employer," Francis said.

Francis also said that there are many resources online that seniors can refer to for job information. Wetfeet.com, Fortune.com and Monster.com are all great websites that will give students an idea of salary and testimonials from current and former employees of companies. Also, Vault.com is a website offered through career services that helps students interact with professionals in their field and also has a showcase of statistics for the employer.

"Upward mobility is entirely on the shoulders of every graduate once they leave Cabrini College. Recognizing trends and capitalizing on new opportunities is necessary for long-term job success," Francis said.

PATRICIA J. SHEEHAN ASST. SPORTS EDITOR PJs723@CABR.INI.EDU

Graduation, the long awaited milestone for every college student, is finally on its

The Thursday nights devoted to partying will soon become a distant memory. Going to bed at 9 p.m. and conference calls that start eariler than many have woken up in four years will be new routines for college seniors.

Cabrini seniors are buzzing with excite-

ment every year at this time, talking about graduate school, new jobs, their own apartments and finally leaving college life behind.

This can be a scary and exciting time for every college senior, but many are optimistic about their futures and feel well prepared for the "real world."

Rose Ward, a senior psychology and sociology and criminal justice major, said that she is excited to graduate but is a little nervous about life after graduation.

"I am applying to graduate schools right now, so I haven't been searching for

as many interviews as they can and go to career and jobs fairs to help make contacts and networks. It's never too early to get your foot in the door," Hutchison said.

Ward agreed with Hutchison and said, "Start networking and making connections with people in your field early; it is never too soon to start."

The transition from worry-free college students to responsible and driven adults is inevitable but Cabrini offers countless services to help students prepare. The real world is beckoning for all college grads to join the professional world; but make sure to take all the crazy memories from college with you before you walk away from the life forever. way.

Cabrini offers a course called "career· preparation and job search techniques," known as Com 487, for students in the communications department. This class is highly recommended for all students, not just communication majors.

Dawn Francis, an assistant professor of English and communication, teaches Com

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Fifty nine. That is the number of days left until seniors are scheduled to graduate. Amazing, isn't it? The very idea of finishing college in less than two months causes many students to get excited and nervous at the same time.

Imagine, after walking on the stage to receive your diploma you tum around to see the path of your bright future in the near distance. You're taking a glimpse into your new life, what you have been working vigorously towards for the past four years. Now you are in the real world.

So, why is it that nobody wants to wait anymore? The diagnosis is senioritis.

With winter winding down and spring popping up just for a couple days at a time, it's hard for seniors to concentrate on finishing up the school year.

"I definitely have senioritis," Mary Oschell, a senior elementary education major, said. "I feel

like the semester is never going to end and I know that I have work to do and yet I just don't do it," she said. OSchell said that she was tom between being sad to leave Cabrini and being excited for graduation.

Jessica Marella, a senior English and communication major, said, "I don't have as much motivation as I used to in doing my work. I just want to spend time with my roommates instead of doing work."

Ojher students felt that they are not less driven to complete work. "I can't say that I am less motivated in my work ethic but I am definitely anxious for graduation to come," Rebecca Simeone, a senior graphic design major, said. Simeone was shocked at how fast the semester has gone by. She said that the reality of the situation is starting to settle in.

"I think if I just had classes right now instead of teaching, I would probably have senioritis worse than I already do," Sue Francek, a senior elementary education major, said. Francek student teaches this semester. She

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Eric Campbell, a senior graphic design major, shows serious symptoms of senioritls with graduation looming in the near future. felt that she had worse senioritis in high school because she did not like it as much as she likes Cabrini.

As far as plans for the future, many students are looking for jobs right after graduation.

"Hopefully I'll be teaching at some lovely little school in New Jersey somewhere closeby where I live, so the commute is not far," Oschell said.

"Right now I am looking for a for me. I will miss the fun job in public relations," Marella times and friends I made here!" said.

Simeone said, "My plans for after gradation aren't concrete, but the sky's the limit."

All agreed that the four years went by in a flash and all were sad that it is corning to an end.

Francek said, "I am so sad to leave Cabrini because I loved it. It was a really great experience

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The year was 1981. The simple phrase, "Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll," came blaring out of television sets, infiltrating Iiving rooms across the nation. Young adults throughout America were introduced to a new and innovative television network. MTV was born.

From its launch, MTV proved to be a very strong driving force behind pop-culture. Its unique style and programming allowed the young network to achieve high levels of popularity, which remained, for the most part, unparalleled throughout the '80s and '90s.

In the beginning, viewers tuned in and stayed glued to the screen as they watched rotations of their favorite music videos. But as the years passed, in an effort to remain hip, MTV changed its style of programming.

Daring and ground-breaking television shows began to appear, replacing air-time that had once

been designated for music videos. Television series, such as "The Real World," "Road Rules," "House of Style," "YO! MTV Raps" and "Head Bangers Ball," almost immediately became primary sources of entertainment for young adults in the '90s.

Caitlin Scott, a junior marketing major, said, "I loved MTV during the '90s. I loved videos, but I also liked some of the old school stuff like 'Singled Out.' I especially loved how you could see music videos and television shows."

Presently, MTV airs a wide variety of ever-changing programs ranging from video countdowns to reality and reality-based shows. At least one new show is introduced each season. As of spring 2006, there are well over 15 shows that are projected into the homes and dormitories of young adults everywhere.

Early in the '90s, MTV paved the way for reality televison with two extremely popular television shows, "The Real World" and "Road Rules." ''The Real World" is in its 17th season. Beyond that, the maturing network also runs a

Over the years, MTV has gone through many changes. From 'House of Style' to the seventeenth season of 'Real World,' viewers and fans have remained loyal.

number of dating shows targeted at young adults such as, "Date My Mom," "Room Raiders" and "Parental Control."

Chris Sweeney, a sophomore accounting major, said, "When I'm at school, I watch MTV maybe twice a week, but once I go home I watch it every day. I like the 'Real World.' 'There and Back' is a pretty cool show, too. And I can't forget about 'The Andy Milonakis Show' and 'Viva La Barn.' There are just so many good shows."

But the shift from music videos to reality series and dating shows is not always so well-received. Some feel that MTV should go

back to its original music video rotations; meanwhile, other young adults could not imagine a life without "The Real World" or "Room Raiders."

Scott explained, "I like MTV. I watch it like twice a week, but I liked it a lot more when I was younger. They actually played music videos; it was about music. I called in all the time to vote for videos. I liked when I could watch 'Total Request Live,' and actually watch the whole video, not just 10 seconds of it."

Though there may always be some sort of dissension about MTV, one thing is certain. In its attempt to serve as a key enter-

tainment source for young adults, MTV has unquestionably provided memorable pop-culture moments, such as Madonna's performance of her hit single "Like a Virgin" in the late '80s and her encore performance in 2003 when the pop icon locked lips with two pop princesses, Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears.

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Spring break, Mexico style

arrived in Cuemavaca, Mexico with a loaded itinerary in hand. The groups emersion into Mexican culture began immediately after reaching their destination. Instead of staying at a hotel, the students and faculty on the trip were required to stay with a host family. Generally, the group was divided in groups of twos and then housed with Mexican families.

"This was an adventure on its own, considering that the families only spoke Spanish. I was so nervous at first," Craig Warrington, a junior accounting major, said.

John Pino, a junior English major, said, "One of the best things about this trip was the way the Mexican families welcomed us into their homes."

They did more than tour ancient villages; this group did some volunteer work at a secondary school. The group considers this event perhaps one of the most memorable. The children treated them like celebrities, running after them and pleading for an autograph.

"I couldn't believe how excited they were to see Americans. I signed some autographs that day," Erik Harris, a junior accounting major, said.

Pino said, "As someone who is interested in the field of education, visiting this school was certainly a culture shock for me. I've never seen kids having more fun at school. They were so excited to learn."

said, "This trip definitely opened my eyes. I noticed similarities, but I also noticed differences. They just value everything so much more. Yes they want the same things we want, at the end of the day; but, it is more of a priority for us. We are much more materialistic it seems."

By the end of the trip the Cabrini group had been united by what they saw, what they had experienced and what they had endured.

Harris said, "This trip and their culture has changed me. It made me appreciate my family. I also found a new family in my group mates."

YADIRA R. TOLEDO ASST. SPOKrS EDITOR YRT722@CABRINI.EDU

This spring break, while many of Cabrini's students and faculty were at home relaxing, a group, led by Dr. Nicholas Uliano and Professor Ann Servey, left the country in true spirit of an alternative spring break. The group of 22

students headed to Mexico with hopes of making a difference. But, not only did they give to others during this weeklong excursion, they also received much more than they had ever anticipated.

"It was such an absolutely amazing experience," Susan Moraca, a junior chemistry major, said.

On Friday, Feb. 24, they

During their stay, the group took a trip to Tepoztlan, a beautiful Indian village famous for its energy. While in this ancient village, the members of the Cabrini group spent a couple hours climbing a mountain to reach the Tepozteco Pyramid.

"There were elderly women in skirts and sandals passing by us with such ease, while we struggled to make oJir way to the top," Servey said.

Twice during their Mexican spring break, the Cabrini group visited an orphanage or children's home dedicated to housing of physically and sexually abused children. In one of their two visits to this saddening children's home, the group offered a donation worth $300.

Uliano said, ''The trip was a learning experience in a complete way, 100 percent."

Melani Gomes, a senior English and communication major,

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With a packed house and two stages set for a musical ·crusade, the campus and activities programming board called their annual Battle of the Bands a success, as they named The Company the winner of the event.

The eclectic blend of musical stylings rang through the campus on the night of Saturday, March 18 and brought more than just friends and family ih as the night went on. Although each band's music was different and unique in its own way, the mission that they shared was unanimous, to win the opening spot for Phantom Planet and Pepper's Ghost at Cabrini's Spring Fling

the stage was Rules, with their punk-rock sound and apparent excitement.

Guitarist Kevin Connolly, a junior graphic design major, said that the group was really pleased with their performance. "I was pretty psyched about the way we played, and I think we carried a really great energy." The band has been playing together for two years and will be playing shows

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on South Street. Connolly added that the opening spot would be a immense opportunity for the group. "It would be a great experience to get new fans. Getting your music heard is always a good thing," Connolly said.

Jam band Avante Garde took the stage shortly after New Union Rules and mixed it up with an acoustic feel and a cover of the Dave Matthews

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Serfass. The Company said their plan of action was to "elbow drop every note, drag it out to the woods and snap its neck." As the opening band for The Bouncing Souls at last year's Spring Fling, the band said it gained some fans, and the concert was an overall beneficial experience. When asked why the band chose shirts and ties for their attire, Serfass replied, "We wanted to give the audience the business."

At the end of the night, after all the bands were commended on a job well done, the opening spot went to The Company once again.

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Band's "Ants Marching."

Next to perform was reigning Battle of the Bands champs, The Company, with a new name and a new drummer. The group lost its former drummer to "academic trade winds," said Company member and senior English and secondary education major, Matt

Aside from the Spring Fling concert, The Company are hoping to play at the Ocean City Music Pier and do a cancer benefit in Somers Point, NJ. As for advice to hopeful bands to knock The Company off their throne, "Catchy music will win the crowd," Robbie Henry, a sophomore English and communication major, said.

Senior liberal arts major and CAP • board president, Mark Tripolitsiotis, said that this was the second big year that they have run this event. "Everything went well, although we did have some technical difficulties, but what event doesn't?" Tripolitsiotis

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DIANA ASHJIAN A&E EDITOR DA725@CABRINI.EDU

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs have ooh, ooh, oohed their way through the first single off of their second album titled, "Show Your Bones."

The lyrics lend themselves nicely to memories of an early '90s version of Lisa Loeb, while the music feels like a hangover at times, but then triumphant at others. However, listeners are far from limited to the trendy-futuristic pop that's featured on this nine song CD. The Yeah Yeah Yeahs covered LL Cool J's "Something Like a Phenomenon" so cleverly that rap and rock fans alike have something more modem to nod their heads to, rather than just Jay-Z and Linkin Park's 2004 collaboration.

Global fashion trend.s

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When Kristine Jennings, a junior elementary and special education major, came back from Italy last spring as part of the study abroad program, she felt the effects of America's need to be trendy. ''The big sunglasses and the U gg boots over the straight jeans were both really big over there. All the girls pinned their hair back with bobby pins in the front creating a poof that was really big too," Jennings said.

From small fashion trends to big ones, America's desire to keep up with fashion trends has led European and high-end American designers to showcase their designs in consumer-friendly stores, like Target and H&M.

Stephanie Reynolds, the director of special projects for Cashman & Associates' public relations and special events division, attributes America's trend desires to entertainers in the public eye.

"I think America's desire to stay ahead of trends is a direct and immediate result of the world of the celebrity and their influence on pop culture and youth market,"· she said. Reynolds, who studied at the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science, currently Philadelphia University, and at Central St. Martins College of Art and Design in England, oversees promotional, publicity, merchandising and marketing programs for fashion, beauty and lifestyle brand clients.

Not only is the look of fashion changing, but the market is changing as well. High-end fashion designers are designing in the masses for store chains that reach a different type of audience than before, such as American designer Isaac Mizrahi for Target and French designer Karl Lagerfeld and British designer Stella McCartney for H&M.

Reynolds thinks there are a few factors that contribute to the trend of high-end designers entering the mass market. She said, "Years ago, it wouldn't have been sensible for a high-end designer

to go into a Target or H&M because their name was not recognizable to the folks shopping at these chains; however, the modem consumer has become much wiser and fashion savvy as a result of celebrities and media."

By creating designs by the masses and charging less, designers are not losing money, they are thriving. Though some designers are resisting the urge to mass produce, such as Didier Grumbach, president of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture, the chief French fashion lobby. Globally, many are embracing the concept. Reynolds said, "The most revered designers were the first to take the steps towards mass market and the fashion world admired their ambitions."

Reynolds has always been most fascinated by the fashion industry because pf its constantly evolving global perspective. "The brilliant part is that it is always revamping itself and deriving

inspiration from other cultures," she said. "Designers are fueled by world travel. With the demand on them to 'reinvent' every season, they look to other languages, societies and cities for the next 'new idea,"' Reynolds said.

In the future, Reynolds thinks that fashion will always straddle between being an extreme symbol of cultural diversity, while representing a common denominator across the world.

As for the trend of mass market production, Reynolds said, "Today's consumer is more educated; therefore, today's designer needs to be more accessible. If the demand is there, then the designers are teased with the idea of a wider audience."

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The Yeah Yeah Yeahs also addressed "Cheated '---------'---' Hearts," "Mysteries" and "Fancy" in such a fun and aggressive way that it's possible to lose the negative feelings that go along with the real life experiences that obviously inspired the content of such songs in the first place. Lyrics like, "I think I'm bigger than the sound" give feet-tapping fans the type of excitement that begs them to flex their muscles at any culprit trying to play with their feelings. Furthermore, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs turned the cherished lullaby ''Mockingbird" into a chance for them to break the news about love, truth and what lies in between in a rocking melody they dubbed "Dudley."

Overall, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' second album shows promise and screams success, literally. The plights they address are very relatable. Their style is trendy, and the tuning is enjoyable, as long as it's at a moderate volume.

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Married couple make debut on Barsuk label

CHRISTINE ERNEST

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Husband and wife duo Mates Of State presented their debut on Barsuk Records. Entitled "Bring It Back," this album allows Mates Of State to reach an even tighter blend of love-filled pop, which is the perfect match for a beautiful spring day.

Recently celebrating the birth of their first child, Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel formed Mates of State back in 2001, after they quit their day jobs of teacher and cancerresearcher,respectively. The couple got married, and have been devoting their lives to bringing their music to their listeners ever since, following their motto of Standout track ''Fraud In The '80s" has an undeniably catchy hook that will remain in your head for days. The track features a layering of vocals that blend so seamlessly together that they make you think the singing is coming from one person, and not the husband and wife duo.

"Play anywhere, anytime."

Moreover, tracks like "For The Actor" make you wonder how the couple had enough time to fine-tune this album and find the time to be parents. By the second refrain of the couple singing "this is what it's like on a fantasy," you might feel like you are in a fantasy land, but you are in fact witnessing pop music from one of today's finest.

Gardner and Hammel arerr't just creating lullabies for their new daughter on this album; they are creating a timeless piece of work to enchant all ages.

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Ugg boots are originally from Australia, but the shoes have been invadingthe United States and Cabrini's campus.

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'Project Runway' ends

MEGHAN HURLEY no Rice and recent Fashion Insti- many thought that he would be

STAFFWRITER tute graduate Daniel Vosovic. the obvious winner. "I thought

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challenges throughout the course he was new to the fashion indus-

Every Wednesday night, mil- of the try, and Chloe already had an lions of viewers are seated in show, established business, as a way for front of their televisions to catch him to get his foot in the door," the latest episode of the Bravo Allison Supemeau, a junior hit, "Project Runway." The reali- Spanish major, said. ty show features amateur design-

The show has continued to ers who compete each week by grow in popularity and is submitting original designs already casting for a third seaaccording to the specific guide- son. The competition and innolines of each week's "challenge." vative design challenges lure a

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"I love 'Project Runway.' I son of "Project Runway." This is think it's really cool how they the most-viewed single have to make outfits in acertelecast in the his- tain amount of time, tory of the net- and then the work, according designs get to to Reality TV be modeled in Magazine. In a mini fashthe finale, the ion show. I last three also like how designers they act debuted an t o w a r d s original 13 piece collection at Olymp u s Fashi o n Week i n New Yo r k City.

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each other in the work room They are hilarious," Kelsie LaBauve, a freshman relig i O U S studies major, said. There are others who watch it just because they can't tum away. "I like 'Project Runway' because it's like those TV shows that are train-wrecks; you don't necessarily want to watch but you do anyway," Lea Conti, a sophomore English and communication major, said.

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

Model Heidi Klum and fashion designer Michael Kors attend the "Project Runway" fashion show, held at the Bryant Park tents, during the Fall-Winter 2006 Olympus Fashion Week in New York City, on Feb. 10,2006. The winner of the second season of"Project Runway" was Chloe Dao.

Villanova heads to Sweet 16

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Villanova guard Allan Ray looked up to see a skilled Arizona guard barreling toward his freshman teammate and the hoop.

Ray knew Dante Cunningham could do one of two things: cower or overpower.

"He could have easily backed out of the way because he didn't want to get dunked on," Ray said, "but he stepped in there and went up and challenged him."·

Cunningham's blocked shot resulted in a three-pointer at the other end by Ray in Villanova's second-round NCAA tournament win on Sunday. It was just another reliable play by one of Villanova 's two undaunted freshmen forwards.

Last season, Cunningham and Shane Clark were playing in high school and prep school gyms.

Right now, they're packing their bags for the Sweet 16 in Minneapolis to play Boston Col-

lege on Friday.

Cunningham, a 6-foot-9 inside presence, and Clark, a 6-7 perimeter player, became vital components to complement Villanova's four-guard lineup this season. They supply stature and surprisingly little freshman kneeknocking, going against some of the most experienced bullies in the NCAA.

They will see a Jew more of those when they come off the bench against Boston College (28-7). The Eagles start dominating forwards Craig Smith, who averages 17 .7 points and 9 .3 rebounds per game, and Jared Dudley. Both are 6-7.

The story has been told hundreds of times by now, how Villanova turned to four guards when senior forward Curtis Sumpter was lost for the season with a knee injlll)'.

The Wildcats needed size to support starting forward Will Sheridan.

Clark and Cunningham have

PAC honors Cabrini athletes

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To be honored as a Pennsylvania Athletic Conference player of the week, the athlete must be an excellent performer both in and out of uniform. They must possess passion, dedication and set an example for the rest of their teammates.

Kevin Quinn, Katelyn Penrose and Drew Sutton have all done

just that. They have proven that they are capable of all of the above qualities. These three outstanding athletes have all gone above and beyond to show that Cabrini students are truly able to "do something extraordinary."

Quinn, a junior history major, Penrose, a sophomore elementary education major, and Sutton, a freshman business administration major, were all named PAC players of the week for the week ending on March19.

plenty of that, but they also had that troublesome "freshman" tag in front of their names.

Villanova coach Jay Wright threw them into the fire anyway.

"One of the things you can't hide is how a player is going to play under the most stressful conditions when the big lights are on," Wright said. "You can watch them in practice all year long. It doesn't matter. You throw them into a fire like that and you find out if they're a player or not."

They were players all right.

Instead of wilting under the pressure of the NCAA tournament, the two have thrived.

Through the first two games, Cunningham has 16 rebounds, two steals and a block. He logged a season-high 31 minutes against Arizona, when Villanova's guards fell into early fool trouble.

Clark, who attended Cardinal Dougherty and Hargrave Military Academy, played a total of 27 minutes in the wins over Monmouth and Arizona.

Quinn, the starting goalie for the men's lacrosse team for two years running, as the Cavaliers were recently named 17th in the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association's Coaches poll, was a major contributor to this title due to his honorable performance against Haverford College.

As they took on Haverford on March 19, Quinn had 22 saves, only letting in five goals. He is the leader rin the PAC among goalies for his save percentage (.694) and his goals-against average.

An important athlete on the women's side of the lacrosse program is forward Penrose.

With 10 goals in the last three games, Penrose is thought to be

Wright knew that at some point the guards would need help, and he had been prepping the freshmen for this moment.

"We prepare all the time for other combinations," Wright said. "We usually practice more without the four guards."

Sheridan has been a nice example for the freshmen, with 16 points against Arizona, 10 rebounds against Monmouth, -and no problems doing the dirty work.

The Wildcats also used Jason Fraser, a 6-9 senior whose minutes have been significantly reduced. Against Arizona, he came up with a rebound, a block and two free throws in five minutes.

Chris Charles, a 7-foot senior, played seven minutes against Monmouth.

But it was apparent long ago that Cunningham and Clark were not just being tested for the future. They are needed now.

"Coach tells us just go get

an unstoppable force by her peer Lady Cavs. She had four goals against Immaculata, three against Widener, and another hat trick against Rosemont College.

Last year, as a freshman, Penrose was second on the team with 37 goals and was a part of the team that holds eight straight wins at the PAC championship. She is currently the leading scorer on the team with 13 goals thus far.

Finally, Sutton was the third competitor honored for the week. He showed that he even though he has only been playing collegiate tennis for about three weeks, he is at Cabrini to make a name for himself.

At the end of the week, his record was 11-1, only losing in a

rebounds and play defense and get stops," said Cunningham, a long-armed native of Silver Spring.Md.

Clark and Cunningham admit the year has been full of adjustments, but also growth.

"The biggest difference is probably just growing up," said Clark, a Philadelphia native, "just learning from experience,- every game we go through."

Wright recalled the regularseason finale in Syracuse, when Clark and Cunningham played like veterans in front of a record crowd mostly rooting against them.

While coaches never like to talk about next season, especially during a run at the national championship, Wright has glimpsed Villanova's future.

It's hard not to when Clark and Cunningham are on the court.

"We have a chance," Wright said, "to be good again."

singles match to a Division II player from Mercyhurst College in the team's home opener. He is 6--0, standing at the top with his double partner, junior communications major Matt Ingram. Ingram is also ranked first in singles, despite his one loss, making his record 5-1.

Showing grace, sportsmanship, talent and drive, these three athletes portrayed what it means to be a PAC player of the week and have done a tremendous job.

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Villanova guard Mike Nardi passesthe ball against an Arizona defender.

KRT Sophomore Kyle Lowry fakes out two Arizona defenders in the NCAA tournament.

Thi~ week in sports:

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Japan Wins World Bas~ball Classic

With 42,696 people in attendance, San Diego's PETCO Park was flooded with baseball fans from all over the world as Japan took on Cuba for the inaugural World Baseball Classic championship. The tournament was played over a 17-day span, which included teams from 16 countries worldwide. During the tournament, there were a combined total of 732,112 fans that attended the various games across the country. Although the United States was eliminated in the second round, Japan and Cuba made it evident that the United States isn't the only country that hosts a serious league of baseball teams. Japan combated Cuba and took the crown in a 10-6 victory.

T.O. signs with Dallas

Seaford resident lives lacrosse

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"My goal is for us to go unde- • always accompanied by a tall feated for the rest of the season glass of Coke to wash it down and make it to the first round of with. He enjoys "Family Guy," the NCAA playoffs," he said. and his favorite movie is Ace Denis Beovich is a junior Beovich also commented on Ventura: P__etDetective. On cammanagement information systems the funniest thing that's happened pus, he relies on the backs of his major on the Cabrini~------------------- friends to transCollege men's lacrosse team. port him around, but at home,

Born and raised in "My goal is for us to go undefeated for the Beovich whips Seaford, N.Y., Beovich around in a nice attended Seaford High rest of the season and make it to the first sleek Mustang. School and played He also enjoys lacrosse through his four round of the NCAA playoffs." -Beovich "The Simpsons," -year tenure. hanging out with

Seaford is a town on friends, playing

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Long Island where video games, Beovich began his lacrosse career during a game. working out and hanging with his in the fifth grade. He skipped out "I'm not going to say who, but girlfriend, Kristin, who attends on playing in the sixth grade but during one of the games, some- Millersville University. then picked it up in the seventh body was running down the side- But no matter what Beovich's grade. He has played lacrosse lines and tripped over their own intrests are on the side, life competitively ever since. feet," Beovich laughed. always comes back back to

Beovich is a mid-fielder for Being an athlete, all people lacrosse. With his discipline and the Cabrini men's team and hear about are the things athletes off-season work ethic, this junior sports number 37. do on the field. Here, he took midfielder hopes to help carry his

Now in his third year on the time to comment on his personal team to another Pennsylvania team, He said that his greatest life outside of lacrosse. Althetic Confrence Champilacrosse moment was scoring his Beovich's favorite food is onship first goal as a freshman. chicken and any kind of chicken,

The hunt for Terrell Owens is over. On March 18, 2006, the National Football League's most controversial receiver signed with the Dallas Cowboys. Owens' contract consisted of a three-year deal for $25 million, which included a $5 million signing bonus. According to team owner Jerry Jones, Jones did not consider the signing a "high-risk move at all." Owens brought along actions detrimental to both the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles. After Owens left San Fracisco and Philadelphia, the teams suffered horrible seasons. It will be interesting to see whether or not Owens survives another season under new management.

Eagles sign receiver Gaffney

In an effort to strengthen wide receiver options, the Philadelphia Eagles recently signed former Houston Texan Jabar Gaffney. The wide receiver will provide assistance in the Eagles' struggling wide-out slot, but there are many doubts that Gaffney will come close to filling the hole left by Terrell Owens. Gaffney was one of just a few off-season trade moves and signings made by the Philadelphia Eagles thus far.

Goalie Guessin' Philadelpia Flyers Head Coach Ken Hitchcock continues to keep the press guessing about whom he will choose as the team's starting goalie. The goalie race is a toss-up between Robert Esche and Antero Nittymaki. Hitchcock claims the player who works hardest and is most deserving of the position will receive it. Many critics, however, disagree with Hitchcock's claim, saying that the head coach is sporadic with his decision-making. This style of interchanging goalies has been successful in the past for the Flyers with Ron Hextall and Garth Snow. Whether or not it will be successful this year is still up in the air.

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Denis Beovich has plans to get through the season undefeated and wanu the team to make it to the NCAA playoffs.

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Wednesday: 5:15 p.m.

Thursday: 12:30 p.m.

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The Lady Cavs are pleased with the direction this season is headed.

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The Pennsylvania Athletic Conference's regular season is finally underway for the Cabrini Cavalier softball team and it started with a split doubleheader against Misericordia.

Both games went down to the wire, one ending in a 1-0 shutout victory and the second in a 4-3 heartbreaking loss.

"It was devastating to lose like that," Rachel Davis, a freshman biology major, said. "It wasn't like they weren't hitting the whole game, because they were. We kept making the big plays earlier in the game, and we caught all the breaks. I just didn't think we were going to lose like that [with two outs and two strikes on the batter.] At that point, it just looked like the game was over, and we just needed to finish. When you combine both games, though, we really did play well and definitely deserve some attention."

Playing against division rival Misericordia is always a chal-

lenge for the Lady Cavs, but they know it's an important game and look to bounce back this Friday afternoon against another PAC · al Al:----___. nv , verma.

In game one of the doubleheader, Bernadette Dolan, a freshman secondary education major and pitching sensation, threw a shutout game as Cabrini beat Misericordia 'by• one run. Junior elementary education major and captain Megan O'Brien scored the only run of the game off of a two-out hit by junior exercise science major Lisa Hetke.

"We're really starting to come together as a team, and it showed in "the way we played. We're a young team and each week that passes we continue to improve and work even better together," Hetke said. "Both games we played very well and our performance will continue to improve as the season progresses."

Things were a little more breathable in the second game as Cabrini led 3-1 for the majority of the contest. Captain O'Brien led the Cavalier attack driving in all

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three of the Cavs runs early in the game to jump out to a 3-0 lead.

With one strike remaining in the game, Misericordia's allleague centerfielder Kerri Bruckman drove in three runs with one swing to take the lead over the Cavs, 4-3. Unable to make up for the run in the home half, Cabrini lost the game and sacrificed the sweep over the PAC favorites.

Still very early in the season, the Lady Cavs have shown they can play with the favorites and be competitive, which should lead to some big wins deeper into the season.

"It showed us and the rest of the division how good we are," Davis said. "Everyone was expecting Misercordia to run away with the PAC title and we turned some heads on Friday. We were definitely the better team. If we play like we did against them all year, we have a great chance at winning PACs."

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Attention education majors: The center for graduate and professional studies will offer the math praxis test prep course for level II: content knowledge. The course will be facilitated by Dr. Katie Acker of the math department and will meet over four Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on April 5, 19, 26 and May 3. The class will meet in Founders Hall room 203. The cost is $150. Don't let this opportunity to pass the test pass you by! Register help with questions or to request additional information, please contact Lisa LoMonaco, the director for continuing professional education, lml724@cabrini.edu or 610-9028592.

Dating Doctor

Make an appointment with the dating doctor for March 27 in the Grace Hall atrium. Win gift vouchers to the King of Prussia mall and more!

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Free to Cabrini College students every Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Contact Orlin at 610-225-3909 or orlinj@cabrini.edu to reserve a spot in the van.

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Cost for students is $10 and $30 for faculty and staff. Saturday, April 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Stundets must pre-register and pay the fee by Monday, April. 3. This event will happen again on Saturday. April 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Students must pre-register and pay the fee by Monday, April 24.

Intro to whitewater kayaking with the Philadelphia canoe club students must attend the Wednesday session to make the river trip on Saturday. Also, students must pre-register and pay the fee by Wednesday, April 121t will cost students $10 and will cost faculty and staff $50. This event will happen again on Wednesday, April 26 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m and on Saturday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bagels and Business at Cabrini College

The center for graduate and professional studies invites the campus community to join them for Bagels and Business with future topics including: "Increased Sales Through Customer Service Training," on April 20 and "Employee Retention Through Mentoring," on May 18. To RSVP and for moreinformation contact Sarah Fox in the Center for Graduate and Professional Studies: 610-902-8519 or scf725@cabrini.edu.

Don't Forget

TUESDAY,APRIL 4, 2006

10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

•In the Dixon Center Gymnasium The Cabrini College Health Fair

Information on the following health topics & the following FREE Health and Fitness Screenings & Information will be available

Tony Gregory: setting . records, making history

CabrinitrackandfieldstarTony Gregoryisnationallyrecognized forhisconsistentathletictalents.

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Growing up, everyone dreams of being a champion. Track star, Tony Gregory, can now say he truly is one. On March 11, sophomore Tony Gregory won the NCAA Triple Jump in Northfield, Minn Gregory jumped 47 feet, 11 inches to become the first athlete in Cabrini's history to win an NCAA championship.

• The people who see Gregory in action the most, his coaches and teammates, predicted his success from the beginning. Team-

were six jumpers who had further jumps then Gregory ever had. However, this didn't get him down. Coach O'Hora said, "Tony understands that hard work and sacrifice for a goal pay off. We were talking at the Nationals and he said it wasn't impossible for him to win."

Gregory's attitude and work ethic are something that any athlete would look up to. He is a prime example of how what you put into a sport determines what you get out of it.

Gregory

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O'Hora s a i d , -Chris Sweeney has full "Tony is c o n f ian amaz- dence that ing ath- ._______________ ___,Gregory lete with a lot of skill and desire will have continued success in his to win. I was excited to hear track career. O'Hora said, "I about his championship, but I would never sell Tony short. If could see it coming." he can stay healthy, the sky is the Head coach, Tom O'Hora, limit." described Gregory's national Gregory is planning on adding championship as a Hollywood more championships to his career movie because he was hurt at the this season. beginning of the season. Two When his college career is meets into the season, Gregory over, Gregory has big dreams that strained his hamstring and was have the potential to become realout for a month. He is now ity. Gregory said, "I want to go healed and says he is at 100 per- pro." cent.

Gregory was confident going into the NCAA championship. He said, "In the ECAC championships I went in ranked seventh and came out ranked first. I took the same mentality going into the NCAA championship."

Gregory's mentality is something that says a lot about the person and athlete he is. Going into the nationals there

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Gregory shreds through the 55 meters at a winter track meet.