April 07, 2006 issue 22 Loquitur

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Smokers forcedto 'buttout'inJersey

DAINA HAVENS PERsPECTIVF.SEDITOR DMH724@CABRINI.EDU

Summer "down the shore" this year will be budding with change after the New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act takes effect on April 15.

The act will prohibit smoking in specified public places because New Jersey legislature agreed that tobacco smoke is a significant threat to the health of the majority of non-smokers, according to a synopsis of the act.

New Jersey will be the 11th U.S. state to pass this law, beginning in 1998 in California, and most recently occurring in 2005 in Washington.

"If they did it in New York, they can do it in Philadelphia," senior English and communication major Kelsey Kuhwald said, in support of the possibility of the law moving into Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania is currently one of many states that is considering introducing this smoking ban to its many public restaurants, bars, transportation outlets, health care facilities, recreation areas and any public gathering and workplace, according to http://ash.org/smokingbans.htm

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Iraq:through theevesota soldier

ELIZABE'lllBRACH.ELLI

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Being nearly blinded by the sun in 135 degree weather with the sun beating down, Senior Airman Barbaros Orion Fox stepped off a plane into Quatar. It was then the •realization of the war hit Fox. He was entering a. war zone for the next five months.

The beginning of Fox's five-month tour that started in September, first landed him in Quatar. Fox had to switch flights with other first-time

airmen to reach the Balad air base in Iraq. The air base that Fox was beading to was 40 miles outside of Baghdad and in the middle of the Sunni Triangle, which Fox called "the worst part."

The Sunni Triangle is a triangular area of Iraq that's inhabited by mainly Sunni Muslim Arabs, the group that former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein belonged to. Voluntarily signing up for a tour to Iraq to work on aircrafts, do convoy duty and act as security, Fox was taking risks with 20,000 other members of the Air Force and Army.

Fox said, "I was nervous, but I

tried to keep my composure. I was with first-time airmen. I thought to myself, 'What the bell am I doing here?'"

After landing in Quatar, Fox then jumped on to a C-31 to head to Balad air base. Fox recalled reaching the air base, stepping off the C-31 and going to a donnitory that housed 130 troops. That night a.s be tried to sleep, he heard six bombs going off.

Since Fox has been in Iraq and after hitting the three-year mark for the war, there are currently about 133,000 troops in Iraq. There have been atotal of 16,653 wounded and 2,332 deaths from

the start of the war according to the Department of Defense. It was also reported by the New York Tunes that about 900 Iraqi civilians died in March, up from about 700 the month before. Also, 29 American troops were ki11ed in March, the second-lowest monthly total since the war began.

Fox had to survive bombs going off everywhere. During bis tour, he experienced being in alarm red 69 times. Alann red means being in imminent

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Springbreakfunmakescollegegirlsrunwild

GAIL KATHERINE ZIEGLER STAFF WRITER GKZ722@CABRINI.EDU

The American Medical Association issued a warning for female college students that the combination of alcohol, sex and spring break creates a possibly dangerous situation. This finding was based on a poll of college women and graduates ages 17-

Cabrini students had a range of reactions

found in the study.

While the study found that one in five women regretted sexual activity that they participated in during spring break, Laura Woods, a sophomore education major, didn't know anyone who regretted things that they had done. Woods said part of the reason for that may be because "spring break is not a big Cabrini tradition."

Woods also said that the AMA

Journalists risk own lives for their • passion

When we think of dangerous professions, certain occupations immediately come to mind. We think of the heroes in the New York City police and fire departments climbing to the top of the burning World Trade Center buildings, desperately trying to answer the cries for help on Sept. 11, 2001. We think of the American soldier thousands of miles away, battered and beaten, sowing America's seeds of Westernized democracy, wherever their new quest maybe.

A new profession, however, has broken through as one of the most heroic; journalism. With the number of insurgents and disapproval of the U.S. 's presence growing in Iraq, American journalists are facing the same dangers as our troops. Many reporters are trading the newsroom for a humvee and suits for bulletproof vests, but at what cost?

American journalist Jill Carroll of The Christian Science Monitor was released on March 31, 2006 after being held captive for a grueling 82 days.

Carroll is one of the 38 journalists that have been abducted in Iraq since the start of the war three years ago.

Carroll returned home to Boston and was greeted by the loving arms of friends and family. Although Carroll returned home safely, she was forced to deal with the death of her beloved friend and translator who lost her life due to a suicide bombing months earlier. Even after the loss of her friend and being subjected to extreme risks, Carroll said she could never imagine leaving an Iraq she claims to love.

The passion that journalists like Jill Carroll possess outweighs the fear of their possible fate. Whether it's their devotion to delivering the truth to the American people or the adrenaline rush similar to what many soldiers feel in the face of danger, embedded journalist keep going back for more. It's become more than a profession; it's become their lives.

ABC correspondent Bob Woodruff was critically injured after an ~ttaclcnear Baghdad this past January. At the annual Radio-Television Cottespondent Assn. Dinner, Woodruff released a statement from his bedside saying, "My entire focus is on my family and recovery and getting back to the job I love."

NBC also dealt with a loss of one of their long time correspondents, David Bloom. Bloom, a close friend of Woodruff, was killed in Iraq three years • ago. Woodruff and Bloom are both stark reminders of how at war we still are.

These men and women are as much of a representation of dedicated Americans as our soldiers are. Above all, embedded journalists want to ensure that the American public hears the truth, even if we it is difficult and overwhelming. If it were not for these three journalists and the 37 others that were captured, America would be left in complete darkness about a culture that we are still trying to grasp and a war that is growing dimmer each day. Without their work, these journalists .would be missing a part of. their soul and without their unwavering dedication, we would be missing a part of America

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AMANDA POPOVITCH STAFF WRITER Av722@CABRINI.EDU

Grace Hall was filled with the sounds of laughter on the night of March 27. Certainly, not the sounds you would expect to come from a seminar on healthy relationships. However, the Dating Doctor, David Coleman, provided entertainment for all and helpful advice on dealing with the opposite sex. Students who attended were sure to come away with helpful tips on dating and relationships, as well as a good laugh.

"I thought he was funny and he seemed enthusiastic and he was very informative," said Jillian Smith, a freshman English and communication major.

Coleman is the author of five books and is a nationally recognized speaker. Coleman gave valuable advice to both male and female students about many different topics; such as the differences between men and women, how to be romantic, commitment and of course, how to have a healthy relationship. This, combined with a uniquely humorous approach through slides titled "The ABC's of Initial Interest" and "Worst Pick Up Lines Ever," made the Dating Doctor the man of the hour.

Coleman often interspersed his information with witty bits of advice. "There is a fine line between serendipity and stalking," Coleman said. And this was

just one of many memorable quotes from the night.

• The office of Health and Wellness Education along with campus and activities programing board and many of the campus resident advisers from Residence Life sponsored the event. Some special incentives for students included door prizes and a pizza party for the house or floor of the RA who got the largest number of their residents to attend.

Chris Hyson, the director of health and wellness education had previously brought Coleman to Drexel Universitiy's campus when she worked there.

She felt that Cabrini students would be interested in Coleman's advice and would enjoy his presentation.

"We were very pleased with the turnout and the positive feedback we have gotten from students so far," Hyson said.

Hyson also mentioned that hopefully the Office of Health and Wellness Education will be able to plan more events similar to the Dating Doctor that provide students with information on healthy relationships.

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GIRLS, page 1 • . had probably only issued the warning to women because they are more susceptible to rape. She said, "(During spring break] there's more pressure to have fun from girls and guys. It's also an excuse to be more reckless than usual."

Lauren Grassi, a freshman social work major, pointed out that students "drink at school, so they are going to drink when they don't have classes," during spring break. The study found that 12 percent of women who participated in the poll felt forced or pressured into sex. Of the women polled, 57 percent said that "being promiscuous is a way to fit in," according to the AMA.

Grassi said, "Girls shouldn't feel pressure to keep up with guys but some probably do. There's more pressure on guys to get with girls.'' She also said that it was good that the A~ was taking the time to warn women.

The AMA said, "Each year in Cancun, Mexico, a major spring break destination for American college students, the city and hospitals report an increase in deaths, rapes, mJunes, assaults and arrests related to drinking." Michael Berliere, a junior political science and history major, thought that location plays a big role in safety. He said, "It depends on where you're at. Cancun is more dangerous for women but it's dangerous for everyone to go to those places."

Berliere also admitted to knowing people who regretted things that they've done on spring break. Berliere said, "Men do count on women to be more reckless on spring break." He added, "That's what makes it fun."

Jessica McDermott, a junior English and communication major, disagreed. She said, "Men don't count on women to be reckless on spring break." McDermott added, •~ape and assault can happen anytime, anywhere." She thinks that spring break is not a threat for women.

She also said, "cabrini's spring break is too early." She thought that more stu• dents would go on spring break if it was later into the semester.

The AMA reported that two out of five women thought that drinking ages under 21 was an important factors in spring break trip decisions for women.

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be mopping up blood.

Fox said, "Everything was in the open. It didn't matter if it was the enemy or not."

The hardest for Fox was seeing the children who were injured. To reach out to the children, Fox organized a drive to collect beanie babies. He collected so many beanie babies, the hospital had to ask for him to stop bringing the donations in.

Since Fox's tour was during the holidays, he celebrated as much as could and he explained that little things pulled him • through such as care packages and letters.

Fox said, "Little things like that got you through. The military makes the best of it."

He was most touched by a letter that he received from a father, who was an executive of a company, with two children. The family wrote to Fox thanking them for his efforts and they wanted to show their appreciation. Fox saved all the letters he received and wrote as many people back as he could.

danger. When Fox became aware of the alarm, he knew it meant to hide under the bed or find safety immediately.

Fox said, "When there was an alarm red, it meant to take cover."

As Fox went through everyday, he spent his time on base and he described it as being nothing but dirt, sand and dust. It had

regular buildings and outside of the fence were trees. Iraqi children were sometimes seen playing in the river outside of the base.

Although Fox spent most of his time working long days on base, in his spare time, he went to the gym. Fox described everyday being the same. He recalled going to the movies just one time

while in Iraq. Troops had other restrictions as well. Having sexual relations with women and drinking alcohol while in Iraq were forbidden. Most of Fox's free time was spent volunteering at the hospital. On his off days, he spent eight to nine hours a day volunteering in activities such as mopping the floors in the hospital. Most of the time, he would

Despite the many risks in Iraq, Fox made it home safely in January. He is now in Aviano, Italy where he is currently stationed and he is continuing his work on aircrafts.

When asked if he would do it again, Fox said, "I was glad to be there. I would do it again. It makes you realize how short life is and it gives you a sense of purpose."

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"To me, it's purely a health issue," senior education major, Maureen Cieri said. Even in dealing with asthma, however, Cieri would be against the segregation that may be included with banning public smoking in Pennsylvania.

Delaware and New York passed this law in 2002 and 2003. New York in particular has had great success, according to Governor George E. Pataki's announcement of the second annual independent evaluation of New York's anti-smoking and tobacco control program, released on Oct. 25, 2005.

The independent report found that smoking is on the decline in New York, along with teenage smoking at a rate of 32 percent. That exceeds the national rate of 27.5 percent over a five-year period. It was also announced that $5 .8 million has been awarded to statewide community organizations to promote the advancement of countering tobacco advertising, and to continue to help smokers quit.

"We remain vigilant in our commitment to helping smokers quit, further reducing the public's exposure to second-hand smoke,

and making our children aware of the dangers associated .with smoking," Pataki said, according to the report.

New York resident and senior accounting and finance major, Claudia Sciandra said, "I think it has been a success. A lot of people are satisfied, and companies haven't lost business."

Senator John H. Adler, the senate sponsor of the Clean Air Act in New Jersey, is very positive about the health effects that this change will have upon NJ. residents. "I feel strongly about the health aspects of this new law.

In fact, I believe this is the single, most important piece of legisla• tion I have had the privilege of sponsoring since I have been in the Senate," Adler said. This bill directly benefits and protects the people, and Senator Adler is happy to have been a part of its progress and anticipated success.

Jirn Hogan, a long-time bartender at Atlantic City's Trump Marina Casino, said, "Every server in my room can't wait." Although certain areas of Atlantic City's casinos are exempt from this law, it will still have an effect on many who work within the casino bars and restaurants. Hogan added that, even smokers hold their cigarettes away from them to avoid breathing their own

smoke, and he sees this as a positive change for all those affected by smoke in their places of employment.

"Smokers choose to smoke and that's our decision," senior secondary education major Alison Livingston said, and added that smoking is somewhat like watching television; if you don't like it, change the channel or walkaway.

There are clearly mixed opinions on the subject, however, the entire world has taken action against second-hand smoke, including Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam, and many more countries, with Wales following close behind with a smoking-ban in progress.

From as early as 1976, Thailand has banned smoking in public areas due to the harmful effects of second-hand smoke, according to www.clearingtheairscotland.com, which is a website focusing on the positive effects the smoking ban has had on the residents of Scotland.

According to Physician's New Digest, in an article entitled "Philadelphia smoking ban long overdue", "The public health calculation is that second-hand tobacco smoke is the second leading preventable cause of death among nonsmokers."

"The bottom line when it comes to health improvements is to take what you can get and never give up. I see a tremendous improvement in the quality of the lives of thousands of New Jersey residents who will breathe easier and live longer," Adler said.

As for Philadelphia residents, Pennsylvania legislature is momentarily tom. More information is available at www.njgasp.org about the New Jersey smoking ban.

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Senior Airman Barbaros Orion Fox, prepares himself before another day of work on the Salad air base.

Hightextbookpricesmeandeeppockets

MATIDONATO A&EEDITOR Mco724@CABRINI.EDU

As it is widely known, textbook prices are a reoccurring burden to any college student. Each semester, students come sulking back to the bookstore to see how far they can dig themselves into debt. If they're lucky the damage ·will be under $300; if they're lucky.

According to the College Board, students spent around $853 on textbooks and miscellaneous supplies during the 20042005 academic year. That is an increase of about $200 over the past five years.

"Considering that college entails such a hectic lifestyle, most college students aren't able to hold down a steady job. With that in mind, it is an ever growing burden to have to buy textbooks each year," said Jess Haggerty, freshman English and communication major.

But fear not broke college students; many states around the country are working to help carry the load. Many colleges around the country are implementing the textbook rental ·system. Students at Bellevue Community College in Seattle are going to be some of the first students to save some much needed money. Books, which can cost an average of $150, are going to be about $35 a semester to rent, which is a much needed relief for college students.

Washington Gov. Christine Gregory is also taking action.

Text book prices keep on piling up for college students. According to the College Board, students spent around $853 on textbooks and miscellaneous supplies during the 2004-2005 academic year. She signed a bill that requires public four-y_ear universities to inform their professors about book prices so that they can evaluate the situation and try to remedy their methods in order to help students. The bill will also help to promote programs that allow students to sell back their books.

Other states are also taking the initiative. In 2005, New York, Illinois, Texas, Utah and Vermont introduced the college textbook

tax credit act to Congress, which would provide an annual tax credit of up to $1,000 on essential textbooks. There are also many pieces of state legislation that tackle the art of bundling text books used by most publishers. Bundling is a phrase used to describe all the supplemental material that is added to the book, which makes the price sky rocket.

Students headto writing conference

KATHERINE BRACllELLI NEWSEDITOR KB727@CABRINLEDU

Three Cabrini students along with the coordinator of the writing center, Dr. Susan Waller, will sail through a series of seminars that will invite tutors, directors and students to explore the multiple paths and diverse directions of writing centers at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. on April 8.

"If textbook prices are in any way related to tuition costs, then books are way under priced, but I don't see the relation, therefore the costs are too high," said Matt Burge, junior political science and philosophy major. "I'm glad that states and Congress are finally taking the initiative to help us out struggling college folk."

The conference that is sponsored by the MidAtlantic Writing Centers Association, which is a regional affiliate of the International Writing Centers Association, will have college members coming from all along the east coast in attendance.

Waller said, "It is a different site for the conference. However, I think it will be informative and enjoyable for the students in attendance."

Cabrini students attending • the conference will attend sessions that discuss topics such as gender and authority rank in the writing center, which will be presented by the U.S. Naval Academy.

Hackersreadily"phish"intothe tax season

PATRICIA J. SHEEHAN SPORTSEDITOR PJs723@CABRINl.EDU

Identity theft is something that we are all aware and ever-cautious about in this technologyconsumed age. It can happen to anyone at anytime but many do not realize that tax season is the most popular time of year for hackers to tap into very personal information.

"Phishing," a term used to describe the act of luring unsuspecting internet users to give hackers vital information, has increased over the winter and early spring months, according to The Associated Press. The IRS and Treasury Department stated that phishers use their official logo in e-mails order to fool people into handing over social security numbers and banking informaion.

Junior accounting major and finance minor Carolyn Steck, says that she doesn't know anyone who has experienced this identity fraud personally, but said that people need to be very aware of exactly what information they are giving out and to who.

"People can become a victim of identity theft just by giving out their social security number and

name. By giving out any other information besides name and social security makes the situation worse for you. The person taking your identity could clone your entire life and hurt you emotionally and finically," she said.

The IRS has also found 12 websites offering Phishing scams, in others words, teaching

that they may normally act on.

"I don't think the IRS would ever send out one of these e-mails because of high risk for someone to hack in and take the information. If the IRS needed information from you they would probably send something through the mail, especially for documentation purposes," Steck said.

"The communication and Web sites might look like the real thing, but they're not. The IRS does not communicate with taxpayers via e-mail, nor does the IRS ask people for passwords, personal identification numbers or other secret information about financial accounts. "

-Richard Morgante, commissioner of the IRS

fellow hackers exactly how to steal other's identities. These sites don't limit to posing themselves as the IRS but as banks and government officials as well. With many Americans scrambling to get their taxes in order, they often answer these security questions supposedly from the IRS and their banks promptly without worrying about authenticity. They ignore these concerns

In an article from The Associated Press, Mr. Richard Morgante, commissioner of the IRS wage and investment, shed some inside light on these identity frauds.

"The communication and Web sites might look like the real thing, but they're not. The IRS does not communicate with taxpayers via e-mail, nor does the IR~ ask people for passwords,

personal identification numbers or other secret information about financial accounts," he said.

Alice Lew, a senior tax advisor of H & R Block in King of Prussia, Pa., said she hasn't has any complaints from clients about these notices but has received e-mails herself asking for credit card and banking information.

"If you do get an e-mail or notice like this you should definitely report it to the· IRS, that way they can investigate it and try a put a stop to these hackers," she said.

Someone who does receive this kind of spam e-mail can report it to a higher service called the Anti-Phishing Working group (http://www.antiphishing.org/). This organization is working hard to crack down on these thieves who are cashing out on innocent people's lives. APWis also working on wiping out other kinds of identity theft scams being dealt over the internet.

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Another session students wm be attending will be presented by Loyola College in Maryland, which will address civic engagement in the writing center.

Also, Waller and Patricia Dyer, of Widener University, will host an interactive workshop that explores the varied conversations that occurs within the writing center.

Waller also said that by giving students the opportunity to go to the conference, she hopes that it will encOlirage students to want to become more involved in the Writing Center.

MAWCA hopes to hold the conference at Eastern University next year with Cabrini College as the cohoSl.

Waller said, "I think the students will gain a lot from the MAWCAconference."

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Jill Carroll, a 28-year-old freelance journalist for the Christian Science Monitor, came home April 2 to the United States after being freed by her Iraqi kidnappers on Thursday March 30. She was in captivity for 82 days.

According to the CSM, Carroll said, "To be able to step outside anytime, to feel the sun directly on your face, to see the whole sky. These are luxuries that we just don't appreciate every day."

After Carroll's commercial flight to Logan International Airport in Boston, MA touched down, she was taken in a limou-

before the actual fighting began to get to know the region better.

On Jan. 7, 2006, Carroll was kidnapped in Baghdad, while her translator, Allan Enwiya, was killed. The driver of the vehicle escaped.

During her captivity, Carroll was forced to record several tapes denouncing the American presence in Iraq and praising the Iraqi insurgency. In a statement by Carroll issued by the CSM, she said, "Things that I was forced to say while captive are now being taken by some as an accurate reflection of my personal views. They are not. The people who kidnapped me and murdered Allan Enwiya are criminals, at best. They robbed Allan of his

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Up until the second video showing Carroll, weeping and wearing an Islamic veil, the United States military released only five Iraqi women. Although the audio was not clear, the message saict' to release all the Iraqi women and to do it fast.

A third message from Carroll, released on Feb. 9, said,-"I sent you a letter written by my hand, but you wanted more evidence. I am here. I am fine. Please just do whatever they want, give them whatever they want as quickly as possible. There is a very short time. Please do it fast. That is all." A Feb. 26 deadline was then set by the kidnappers or they would kill Carroll.

Carroll said, "During my last night in captivity, my captors forced me to participate in a propaganda video. They told me they would let me go if I cooperated. I was living in a threatening environment, under their control, and wanted to go home alive. I agreed."

During the three months of Carroll's captivity, her mother, twin sister and the Sunni Arab politician Carroll had gone to interview the day of her kidnapping, Adnan al-Dulaimi, has all issued appeals for her release.

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Charles Taylor, the fonner president of Liberia, showed confidence and compassion by blowing kisses while he pleaded not guilty in front of a courtroom in Sierra Leone on April 3, 2006.

Taylor is primarily charged with killings, sexual slavery and forcing young children into combat in attempts to destabilize West Africa during the 1991-2002 civil war.

Court officials and Taylor were protected with a bulletproof glass case because of previous death threats, during the hour-long trial. Taylor's defense lawyer would like the trial to remain in Sierra Leone because Taylor fears for his own safety. Court officials disagree and think the trial should take place at the international tribunal in The Hague, Netherlands. No date is set for the next hearing.

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hug her family a~er spending three months in captivity in Iraq.

sine to the CSM headquarters where she was reunited with her family.

Carroll's kidnappers, who call themselves the Revenge Brigades, said that the reason Carroll was released was because Americans met some of the demands, which were originally given on Feb. 26, to release some of the Iraqi women they had held capti ve. There was no monetary exchange for Carroll.

Carroll was released and dropped-off at a branch office of the Iraqi Islamic Party and then later taken to the Green Zone by the U.S. military. Before her release, however, her captors warned her that she might be killed if she cooperated with Americans or went to the Green Zone. She said, 'They just came to me and said we're going. They didn't tell me what was going on."

According to an interview conducted by Fox News, Carroll's father, Jim Carroll, said, "Obviously we are thrilled and relieved that she has been released. We want to thank all that have supported and prayed for her. We want to especially • thank The Christian Science Monitor who did so much work to keep her image alive in Iraq."

In Sept. of 2002, Carroll moved to Jordan, six months

life and devastated his family. They put me, my family and my friends-and all those around the world, who have prayed so fervently for my release-through a horrific experience. I was, and remain, deeply angry with the people who did this."

Her captors released a silent video of a pale and tired Carroll to Al-Jazeera TV on Jan. 17. The message said that if the United States did not release Iraqi women from their custody by Jan. 20, they would kill Carroll.

Carroll said she wants to be treated as a journalist and not as a hostage. She wants to remain fair and committed to the truth. However, in regards to her captors and other like them, she said, "Let me be clear: I abhor all who kidnap and murder civilians, and my captors are clearly guilty of both crimes."

The past 12 weeks have been tough for Carroll and her family. She said, "Now, I ask for the time to heal. Please allow us some quiet time alone, together."

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Iran tested its second torpedo in the entrance of the Gulf, or the Straits of Hormuz on April 3, 2006 as a form of defense against the United States. U.S. government officials say that the weapons are exaggerated to cause more damage than they really can and the advancements in their weaponry are present, but small. However, Iranian officials said that the torpedoes can target any submarines at any depths and are capable of splitting a ship in two. According to YahooNews, Bryan Whitman, spokesman for Washington, said , "The Iranians have also been known to boast and exaggerate their statements about greater technical and tactical capabilities." Many are troubled over whether or not the U.S. military is going to act upon the growth of Iran's nuclear program.

Organs being grown from patient,s own cells

Scientists have found a new way to grow organs from patient's own cells. The scientific advancement helps those with spina bifida, the birth defect that effects spinal cord development. Many who suffer from spina bifida have complications with their bladders and often need corrective surgery that uses a piece of intestine to function as a part of the bladder. This procedure is risky. Instead, doctors have been experimenting by extracting small amounts of muscle and cells from the bladder, leaving it in a Petri dish for weeks while it reproduces more cells, then implanting the new growth back into the patient. The procedure has been a success, but will not be routine until further studies. If all is well, this advancement could be a reasonable alternative to those awaiting transplants.

Bush,s call for fresh staff

Bush's decrease in popularity has caused an increase in his need for fresh ideas to help better the American people. This means possible changes in Bush's staff. The former budget director, Joshua Bolten, is succeeding Andrew Card as the new chief of staff. Card plans to leave the position on April 14. Bolten is supposed to, "organize the White House in such a way that he is comfortable with and that meets his needs. And his needs are to have good, crisp information so he can make decisions on behalf of the American people," according to con.com.

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PATRICIA J. SHEEHAN SPORTS EDITOR PJS723@CABRINJ.EDU

New Residence Hall is one of the favored buildings to live in on campus. It is like a palace compared to the older dorms and you can really appreciate the luxuries its possesses like air conditioning, a full and functional kitchen and a more comfortable living space. If you have ever lived in the stifling hot Woodcrest you know exactly what I'm talking about. Sure, all of the knobs from the washers and dryers have mysteriously vanished and sometimes the heat quits for a few days, but overall, I can say

that my experience. living there has been pleasant and comfortable.

However, the security system in News Res is appalling. The entrance located in the rear of the building, which faces the Xavier and New Res parking lot, is only accessible to Public Safety officers and R.A.'s. Residents do not have any access to this door and must walk around to the main entrance at the front of the building to get in. Many times students use this door anyway, lingering at the door and waiting to spot someone in the laundry room or calling a true friend to let them in.

I simply do not understand why residents are not permitted to use this door. To me, it seems a bit more logical and safer for students to use this door if they are coming in from the parking lot. Why mak;e students walk around campus in the dark late at night when there is a perfect

entrance with identity card verification and a security camera?

However, even with this door being denied to students, many are able to get themselves and others in New Res without facing any kind of consequence. I cannot count the number of times I've come in through the parking lot entrance or how many times I've let others this door. Even with R.A. 's or a guard stationed, watching security cameras, I still have yet to hear that someone got busted for using the door. People are still getting into the building, at any time of the day or night and if they are supposed to be there or not. My advice; let us use the door ·and just watch the cameras.

I ~trongly believe that this door should be accessible because it's being denied to residents is not cracking down on unwanted or perhaps dangerous visitors in the dorms.

A few weeks ago, on another

crazy Cabrini Thursday night, a friend who lives in my hall, had a terrifying experience with an unknown drunk male. My friend awoke around five o'clock in the morning to hear her doorknob click, which she assumed was me getting her up for our Friday morning class. However, she was terrified to see a college-aged male in a sloppy drunk state stumbling about her room. He proceeded into the room and hovered over her roommate's bed and peeked around her. My friend was too scared, shocked and confused to say anything. The boy left and my friend woke up her roommate and told her what bad just taken place. Less than a minute later, he appeared again, my friend's roommate told him to get out, and then she called Public Safety. The officers came and did a "search" of the grounds but were unable to find the incoherent intoxicated male.

The rear door of News Res denies access to students for "security reasons." That's funny, because even with this door "secure" we still have drunk people wandering to people's rooms at night. The events that could have taken place that night scare me and I do not have faith in the security system in New Res. This • event could have been prevented not by locking an entrance, but by making sure that the security cameras are being paid attention to and doing rounds. The system really needs to be reevaluated and problems must be solved. From my experience living in New Res, I can see that this system was constructed for the comfort of Cabrini's budget-not for the safety of the students. It's a simple solution; watch the cameras and who is entering the buildings and maybe an instance like this can be prevented.

The adventuresof tfie flat-tirefluke

JlLUAN MH.AM STAFF WRITER JGM726@CABRINI.EDU

It was a sunny yet windy day on a Monday morning. The sun was glaring off of the freshly snow-coated trees while the cars on the Pennsylvania Turnpike became freshly salt-coated from the roads. Everyone was bundled up in their cars, full-blasting the heat in an attempt to thaw out their cold-nipped fingers hugging the steering wheel. The breath of the toll keepers floated through the air as they took change from the highway drivers.

What seemed to be a normal day turned out to be an ordeal that ended up being a weeklong headache that consumed my time, money, and at some points, my sanity. By saying that I had the "Monday blues" would be an understatement.

After passing through the newly built EZ Pass Express Lane at ihe toll, trucks and cars alike were zooming in their lanes, approaching the Blue Route, also known as 1476.

I, somehow, became engulfed by semi-trucks, creating a Chevy Cavalier sandwich. I was in the

far-left lane with a truck in front of me, beside me and behind me. My knuckles embraced my steering wheel tighter and tighter as I tried to drive straight through the snow that was flying off of the trucks' roofs. After about three minutes of driving through what appeared to be a blizzard in front of me, my heart race decreased as the snow cleared and I could see pavement once again. It was smooth sailing for about thirty seconds after the three-minute blizzard, until I noticed the truck beside me moving into my lane. Next thing I know, the truck that was once next to me was directly in front of me. He scooted right in front of me in the left lane, causing me to slam on my breaks. I took a quick look into the lane to the right of me, looking for a reason as to why the truck driver felt the need to leave his lane and cut in front of me.

To my surprise, I saw all forms of debris flying in every which way. The chunk of debris that really scared me; however, was the one flying right in my direction.

"Wham! Ka-thud!" In a matter of two seconds, I ran over a large, black chunk of something, and that something created an immediate feeling that my car was damaged.

A few seconds later, I closed my wide-open jaw and tried to put my eyes back in their sockets. I gathered my thoughts, surprised that my car was able to

run right over the large piece of something without losing control. The Cavalier is a trooper.

Knowing that something was seriously wrong with my car but not knowing exactly what it was, I decided that there was no safe spot to pull over on the Blue Route and that I would finish driving to my destination about eight minutes away.

I parked my car and nervously stepped outside to check out the trooper and noticed that I had one .very flat tire. I immediately called the closest Chevy dealership to make an appointment.

'Two days later, I made arrangements to have a ride to the Chevy dealership and my

trooper towed. "Sorry, we don't have the right kind of tires in stock," the dealership told me. "I was pretty sure that's why I made the appointment two days ago," I said. Instead, they offered to look at the car and put on my spare tire, for only $70! I agreed, only to get out of the place as soon as possible. An hour later, the mechanic took me in to show me the damage, literally.

Whatever it was I hit, it was large and heavy enough to seriously damage the majority of the metal underneath my car. In addition, it put a hole the size of a man's fist in my back tire and left a large piece of plastic that

served as my car's filter completely tom off. Luckily, the metal that was damaged is considered cosmetic and is livable with dents.

Unfortunately, nobody else experienced a flat tire from the debris that windy Monday. After a phone caJI to PennDot. I realized there was would be no compensation for my repairs. "What do you want me to do about it?" the receptionist said.

The week this occurred was a rough one, but it was rougher for the trooper. After a little surgery and-a little clean up, the Cavalier is back to new and ready for the road.

Trip to Mexico teaches healthy lifestyle

can people were carrying babies up. People were selling lemonade and water at the top and there was only one way to get that ice and.supplies up there, to carry it. If the mountain had been in America, we

churches, to palaces and anywhere else we wanted to go. However, being the American I am, I opted for a taxi whenever I could.

Our schedule did not allow

Meals were a little different too. Portions were smaller and when I was done eating I didn't feel like a fattened prizewinning piece of poultry. I was full but not too full. In America, I don't even

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GAIL .KATHERINE ZIEGLER STAFF WRITER GKZ722@CABRINI.EDU

Asa female and a former ballerina, I pay close attention to my weight. It doesn't matter if you are a 4 or a 14, most women are conscious of their number. However, recently I was introduced to a new diet; Stab 200. I had the opportunity to travel to Mexico with a class where I lost 10 pounds a learned a little about another culture's take on weight.

The most memorable experience was somewhat of tortuous experience. We climbed threeand-a-half miles to the top of a mountain to a temple. I could barely carry myself while Mexi-

lemonade; I craved water. There • are so many calories and sugars in drinks that I don't even realize that I'm taking in. By switching all of my beverages to water I felt healthier, stayed hydrated and lost weight.

am really eating. In Mexico, the meal is more about spending time with your f amity than shoving a meal down your throat before you take the kids to soccer practice."

"In America, I don't even realize how much I would have built an elevator in the middle of it. There were 80-yea,r-old women sandals in and

dresses passing me. I thought to myself, while carefully watching the rocks under my feet, how are they doing this?

The culture of this place was very different from America. The suburbs are set up to make Americans fat. We can't go anywhere without jumping into our cars. In Mexico, we walked everywhere, to school, to excursions, to

-Gail Ziegler

for any Sunday walk in the park. We seemed to be walking at break-neck speed where ever we went in order to see everything we could while in Mexico. Walking through the streets of Mexico City, I couldn't appreciate this, but now being back in the States with my car, I can.

realize how much I am really eating. In Mexico, the meal is more about spending time with your family than shoving a meal down

your throat before you take the kids to soccer practice. The strict schedule also prevented a million little snacks during the day. The great thing was, I didn't miss all of those chips and cereal bars.

Because of the walking and the heat, water was like gold. At meals, I never wanted soda or

The most important difference with weight in Mexico is that they are honest about what their shape is. The women who are curvy do not feel fat but they admit that they are not runway thin. They don't want to be runway thin. I never heard one woman complain about their size while I was in Mexico. It was more about shape, not weight and they were happy with their shapes.

I think women of the States can take a lesson from our southern neighbors and concentrate on being happy and healthy. When we stop concentrating on our carbs and calories, we might find that we're pretty close to perfect the way we are.

Journalistreleased from Iraqi captivity Glam: RollingStone'sfour-letterword

to regain her freedom. For all she knew, if she refused to be in that video she would have been killed.

MELISSA STEVEN STAFF WRITER Ms727@CABRINI.EDU

Last week Jill Carroll was fmally released from being held captive in Iraq for the past 82 days. It brought a sigh of relief to her family, friends, co-workers and fellow journalists.

Carroll's life seemed to be doomed when she was not released soon after she was kidnapped and when her interpreter was killed. Most people assumed that since the demands were not met for her release that her kidnappers would take her life. Thankfully that did not happen.

She was forced to make a propaganda video in order to finally be released. It is shocking that some people actually believed that she did this on her own free will, speaking her own beliefs. Io the video she criticized President Bush and what the United States was doing in Iraq. These obviously were not her thoughts and it is ridiculous that people are making her feel guilty about the video.

Carroll agreed to make the video in order to save her life~ she should not have to explain her actions. Her life was on the line and all she wanted was to be able to go home. She did everything that was asked of her in order

I think a lot of people can agree that they would do everything possible to save their own life. Carroll already saw her interpreter murdered right in front of her eyes, so she knew that her captors were serious about killing her as well.

In a situation like that, she did the right thing, everyone at the Christian Science Monitor agrees. I feel bad that she did the right thing but now has to actually explain her actions to the public. All the poor girl probably wanted to do was see her family and friends when she was released, but no, she had to first make a statement explaining why she said those things in the video.

Let the girl rest I Who cares what she said, she obviously was not going to speak her own mind on television while being held captive by people who she thought were going to kill her at any moment.

The press was acting as though they were shocked that she lied to them and said •that her captors treated her fairly, when in reality they did not. What did they expect her to say when she was still on their territory?

The people who criticized Carroll should offer her an apology. They should be grateful that we did not lose another journalist in Iraq. A lot of lives have been lost in the Iraq war, and when one person's life is saved everyone should be grateful.

CHRISTINEERNEST STAFF WRI1ER

CME722@CABRINl.EDU

Everyone is familiar with the plethora of reality television shows invading prime time programming each night.

Don't get kicked off the island. Design an evening dress for a superstar model. Find a nanny to control insanely bratty children.

Now the newest scheme to thrown in with the bunch: write the best story, secure a position with Rolling Stone Magazine. Recently RollingStone.com posted an ironic message that reads, "Respected music maga- • zine seeks dynamic, culture-conscious writers to work at Rolling Stone and be on MTV all at the same time!"

The last time I checked, a "respected" magazine would not fall suspect to mindless reality television, nonetheless on a network like MTV.

I can just visualize Rolling Stone's reality show plopped between "True Life: I Want To Be A Famous Ooe-WheeledMotorcycle-Star" and a marathon of the latest speed-dating series MTV created to follow suit with the trashy "Next" and "Date My Mom" which I would never let my own mother appear on, ever.

Like I said before, not a very "respectable" move on Rolling Stone's part at all.

The sad part is that not so long ago I didn't have such a hate-hate relationship with Rolling Stone Magazine. At one point in my life, I would have

-jumped at the chance to apply for such an opportunity. I can just picture my scribble handwriting trying my best to convince the judges to pick me complete with my audition tape, not even cold from rewinding in the camcorder.

Ever since I was a young girl I wanted to be a writer, and when I hit high school I decided I wanted to do so for Rolling Stone Magazine. I loved its shiny pages and the celebrity rock stars on the cover. I would spend my free time imagining my byline above an intense expose story on whomever the next rags-to-riches rapper would be to rise to the top of the music charts.

I pictured myself in 20 years sitting in the back of a smoky bar, watching the next up-andcoming hyped band with disdain only to write a glowing review, unless I decided to be decidedly creative that day and criticize something that everyone else was loving at that moment.

Then, at some point, that dream died most likely right after

I came to Cabrini College. .I became analytical of the magazine because I wanted to read something that wasn't just telling me about hackneyed trends, I yearned for something fresh and underground. I turned my back on Rolling Stone and turned to my new circle of friends to be my musical informants.

My new friends highlighted politics only in the ways that could harm or help my generation. They taught me to how it was still acceptable to appreciate musical artists that made appearances on MTV, but only if I labeled them as a guilty pleasure.

I realized I was buying into all the glamour and false impressions of a rock star life that could be awaiting me with every turn of the page of the magazine. Shortly after my epiphany of how I outgrew Rolling Stone, I shunned it for life and swore to never drop another four dollars on it again. Now, I'll just have to add never watching the television show onto my personal boycott of the magazine.

Is study abroad in your future?

Preparing for Spring Fling 2006

Fling C

Behind theMansion: 1-2:30 p ..m. - TripleThreat (cover band)

2:45-3:45 p.m. -Avante Garde (studentband)

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4-5:30 p.m. - Chaser(cover band)

4:30-6 p.m. Meal exchange barbeque•

JCLLIAN MILAM STAFF WRITER JGM726@CABR.INI.EDU

With expectations running high, this year's Spring Fling, April 8, 2006, is underway. Are you ready?

"Every year we have a different theme. This year it will be Hawaiian," Caitlin Scott, junior marketing major, said. Scott is a member of the CAP Board and director of Spring Fling.

"It's going to be a more laid back atmosphere. If you have a Hawaiian shirt, wear it!" Scott said.

There will be luau-type foods there, such as hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and brownies. On a first-come-first-serve basis, water ice and soft pretzels will be offered at no charge.

Spring Fling events will begin at 1 p.m. and. end at 5:30 p.m. All activities will be held outside in the

mansion's backyard. At 1 p.m., a cover band known as Triple Threat will perform, followed by a student band named A,,ante Garde from 2:45-3:45. Another cover band known as Chaser will perform from 4-5:30, followed by dinner until 6 p.m.

After you get a taste of the Hawaiian lifestyle, head on over to the Dixon Center at 7:30. Beginning at 8 p.m., a Cabrini band called The Company will perform until Pepper's Ghost opens at 8:45.

"This band is huge, it's going to be awesome," Scott said.

After Pepper's Ghost, Phantom Planet will rock the Dixon Center until about 11:15 p .m. Tickets are $10 for Cabrini students and $12 for guests.

If you're hungry after this funfilled evening, you can go to the cafeteria from 12-2 a.m. for the Midnight :Breakfast, which is $3

for all who attend. Karaoke will be taking place inside the cafeteria to entertain anyone who comes.

Scott and other students put an immense amount of work into making this fling the best yet. "It was an excruciating amount of work but I have a great team behind me," Scott said.

Although the weather forecast is calling for rain on April 8, go out and enjoy all the hard work CAP Board has put into Spring Fling 2006. The rain location will be Grace Hall. "We want people to come out and just have fun and bring your friends!" Scott said.

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Dixon Center: 7:30 p.m.- Doors open for the concert

8:00 p.m.- The CompanyPerforms

8:45 p.m. - Pepper'sGhost .(headliner)

10 p.m - PhantomPlanet

Cafeteria: 12-2 a.m.- Breakfast

Publicsafety bringsthe HEAT for Spring Fling

MEGHAN HURLEY

WRITING COACH

MLH722@CABRINI.EDU

As Spring Fling inches closer and closer, the campus is abuzz with preparations. One department that is strategically planning for this annual event is the department of public safety. Spring Fling promises to be a fun event with lots of student participation and with that, the officers know, comes the need for extra safety precautions.

Charlie Schaffner, the director of public safety, and his staff of officers are busy prepping themselves for what can be a rambunctious weekend of activities.

"This is a very busy time and the nature of the event exacerbates behavior that is not always good," Schaffner said.

Schaffner and his staff will all be on-hand continually throughout the day working in 12-hour shifts to make sure the day does-

n't get out of control. There will be extra personnel on each shift and everyone will be assigned to different posts.

"We try and be a little bit understanding but some rules just can't be overlooked," Schaffner said, "10 percent of the people create 90 percent of the problems."

Every year is a learning experience, according to Schaffner, and they are taking into account things that they learned from last year to plan for this year. There will be no backpacks or coolers allowed in the common areas. Anyone found with a backpack or cooler will have it confiscated. Also, cars will not be allowed to park on the right side of residential boulevard, which will be blocked off the Saturday of Spring Fling.

Public Safety Officer Scott Soule just joined the staff three weeks ago and has never experienced a Spring Fling. "I honestly

don't know what to expect, but •you have to stick with the rules, and they will be in place that night," Soule said.

Public safety coordinates all their security efforts with the Campus Activities and Programming Board, who are in charge of the Spring Fling events. They will meet together to discuss expected turnout and the location of everything.

"We establish rules with CAP Board and see what kinds of outside security they are bringing in, the times of the events and where everything is·going to be set up," Schaffner said. That way, the officers will know when they will be needed most and where the highest occupied areas will be.

Jessica Boettger, a junior elementary education major, remembeFs last years Spring Fling and felt that public safety did a good job of handling the events. "They really took charge once it got dark and there were more chances for

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The 2006 Spring Fling logo shows that this years theme for the day is going to be hawaiian.

Kuhns retires, leavingbehind manysatisified students

SUSAN FRANCEK GUEST WRITER SMF722@CABRINI.EDU

Mount Fuji is 12, 365 feet tall.

It is snowcapped and located in Japan. Anyone in the elementary education program at Cabrini knows this by heart, thanks to one man, Mr. William Kuhns. He teaches his students mnemonics like this so that they can someday teach it to their pupils. Yet, most would agree that Kuhns has plenty else to offer his students here beyond mnemonic devices.

Kuhns has been a Cabrini faculty member for 38 years. He has certainly touched the lives of a countless number of people and will be missed when he retires this May.

Kuhns has taught a wide array of courses including his current reading and language arts ill, audio visual aides in the classroom, educational psychology and science methods, just to name a few. He was actually asked to come to Cabrini to help expand the education department particularly in the specialty areas like audio visual equipment and science. Mr. Andy Litavec, who has known· Kuhns as Willy since elementary school, is the reason Kuhns came here. Together, they built up the

strong curriculum that Cabrini has in its education program and has help establish Cabrini's reputation as a wonderful school for future teachers.

Kuhns now runs the student teaching program here at Cabrini. One reason that Cabrini is known for their excellent education program is because of their field work and student teaching programs. Before these programs were instilled, students were left to fend for themselves.

Kuhns has seen so many classes that he even knew professor Mary Budzilowicz when she was a student. Budzilowicz remembers him vividly not only as a colleague, but also as an intimidating teacher. Buzilowicz said, "He was such an imposing presence in the classroom." She adrnited to being a little scared of him at first and not recognizing the true Mr. Kuhns until she became his co-worker.

Many current students feel the same way as she did. Senior elementary education major Lisa Defino said, "Although he did scare me at first, now I look to him as a big, lovable, teddy bear." Usually people tend to agree with DeFino. Kuhns can give quite an impressive look with his bushy beard and broad

shoulders. After talking to him, he can't help but let his sweet side shine through.

Previous Cabrini students saw his good-natured side and took advantage of it. Many years ago, Litavec had his car stolen by some Cabrini students. Kuhns drove Litavec around campus searching for the car. The students witnessed these actions and planned revenge on Kuhns. They managed to move his locked car from its parking spot to another location on campus. Kuhns eventually found the missing car with a mysterious note on the steering wheel. The note read,"You locked your cars and took your keys. We stole your car with lots of ease!" After reading this, Kuhns simply sat in his car and laughed. Not too many professors would respond like that in the situation, but yet again Kuhns showed his easygoing and laidback nature.

Kuhns grew up in Milton Hershey School, an orphanage for boys. About 20 to 25 students grew up with him on this farm. Many stories must have arisen in a situation like this, since Kuhns plans to finish a book regarding his life there in his retirement. Also in his retirement, Kuhns wants to pursue more of his passion; genealogy. He is highly interested in finding out more about the history of his ancestors. Kuhns has found lines dating back all the way to Washington at Valley Forge. There is even an oil painting in his possession of his sixteenth century ancestors.

Kuhns' children could help us better understand just how crazy he is.about his past. Kuhn claims that if he was driving and pass a cemetery, he would stop to see if he recognized any names. His children began to ask, "Dad, are we stopping there?" at every

cemetery they would pass. Now, since the Internet is so readily available, he has a much easier time searching secrets from his past.

Kuhns' advice for all future teachers would be to expand their resumes. With the No Child Left Behind Laws and inclusion so commonplace today, he sees the need for highly qualified teachers. Kuhns strongly suggests double certifications for new teachers. Areas that are hot right now include special education, Spanish and computer technology. Any of these concentrations would help candidates land ajob.

Kuhns described his favorite memory of Cabrini simply as the students. He thinks the quality of the students here is very high. Kuhns feels they truly care about

kids.

Kuhns said, "The types of studen~ Cabrini attract are dedicated." He feels they are intelligent and hardworking. They make his job easier and make him feel like he has the best job in the world.

Camille Alchenberger, elementary education alum, class of '05, said, "Kuhns may feel like bis job is easier because of his good students but because of his wonderful teaching, he made our job as students much more interesting and fun!"

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Rumpp ends a successful journey at Cabrini

SUSAN FRANCEK GUEST WRITER SMF722@CABRINI.EDU

Ask any elementary education major their opinion on science, and chances are most of their responses will be negative. In a few years, these same students may be asked to teach science to equally disinterested elementary school students. How can they be expected to be great science teachers and instill in children a love of science if they do not even like science themselves? Education

professor Dr. Phyllis Rumpp saw this problem as something that desperately needed to be changed. She used her great determination and motivational skills to put this change into place.

Rumpp has been a professor on campus for three years and her plan was to get her ideas for a new science program for teachers up and running. She used her time here to instill an innovative new program for elementary education majors. Rumpp has implemented a new science program that not only teaches college students scientific material, but also shows them how to teach this material to elementary students.

Students think this is a great

program for educators, since it connects in depth science taught at a college level to science that they can use someday in a first grade classroom. Before this program was established, students may have learned intensive material about chemistry to fulfill their science requirements, but nothing about biology and absolutely nothing about how to connect this material to first grade lesson plans.

In this new program, students will learn how to present science lesson plans to children through fun, interactive ways. They will also receive all of the background information about the subject matter so that they will be well educated on it.

Topics studied in this program include biological principles, basic physics, a general view of chemistry and some ecology, so that students get a chance to learn a little of everything.

Senior elementary education major, Christina D' Annunzio thinks that Rumpp is a great teacher because she is always there for her students. "She had a meeting with me outside of her office because she lost her keys. Instead of canceling the meeting

like many professors would have, we stayed and talked in the ball for a while," D' Annunizo said. This kind of devotion to her students was evident to everyone who ever bad her in class. Senior elementary education major, Kathleen Walker said, "She rarely left class early, even though there was another teacher teaching us, and she was always willing to answer questions about anything, even non-school related things."

Senior elementary education major Lisa DeFiii.odescribed her thoughts about Rumpp's departure. Defino said, "Dr. Rumpp has been a great asset to the education department. For only being here three years, she has accomplished whatever she set her mind to. Her passion about science is contagious." DeFino also sums up Rumpp's departure by saying,"Although she is a little lady, they're going to need some big shoes to fill her position."

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n er a1nmen Trixie a True Hit

DIANAASHJIAN STAFF WRITER DA 725@CABRINI.EDU

The Red Cloud Theater inside of Grace Hall is abuzz these days with excitement galore. Cabrini's newest musical, "Trixie True Teen Detective," hit the stage on April 1 and will be running through April 10.

The impressive musical written by Nancy Hamilton is based on Nancy Drew's very popular mystery series that is geared toward pre-teens, however the show is chock-full of entertain-

ment that would suit the tastes of people of all ages.

The plot begins with a frustrated novelist who is working on a book that will end the career of Trixie True, America's foremost amateur sleuth. Rita, his alteregoed boss who is on a serious power trip, is pressuring the writer, who is played by Neal Newman, the director of Cabrini's theatre, to finish the book as soon as possible.

Throughout the musical the novel is being illustrated by the cast using swing dance moves, tap dancing, singing and orches-

trated music that is composed by Dr. Adeline Bethany, professor of fine arts.

The novelist writes his boss Rita irito the script as the culprit who tricks Trixie True into using the Morse code in her tap routine to unveil top-secret information to Germany during World War 2. However, Trixie turns out to be no fool to a secretly formulized tap routine and her brazen wit sends her straight into the Atlantic Ocean.

Suddenly, there is a huge twist and the novelist falls hard for his not-so-rigid-after-all boss who 'ay-carumbas' across the stage Argentinean style. The musical rewinds and Trixie is ironically saved by love, the biggest mystery of all.

Overall, the musical is a combination of 'The Lawrence Welk Show', a Danielle Steel Novel and 'The Goonies.' The music is quaintly fun and suspenseful while the plot leaves audience members on the tips of their toes, but is still romantic to the core. Imagination is very vivid throughout the 2 hour duration of the production and viewers are left feeling as light-hearted as a kid.

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Retro TV show "Dallas"turas to spin-offmovie

GAIL KATHERINEZIEGLER STAFFWRITER

GKZ722@CABRINI.EDU

Gossip is heating up with rumors of a movie spin-off of the hit '80s show "Dallas," according to ultimatedallas.com.

The release date is still to be announced in 2007. 20th Century Fox is putting the film together with producers Michael Costigan and David Jacobs. The movie will be directed by Robert Luketic and the script will be written by Robert Harling, according to ultimatedallas.com.

Douglas Lynch, fine arts instructer, remembers Dallas well. He said that everyone watched it but doubts that a drama movie remake could be successful.

Lynch said, "Ultimately it will become a comedy."

The movie has been in the wo ks or vears and ultimatedal-

las.com says, "casting for the movie is underway and we will all see a 'surpise cast' which will be confirmed before the final draft of the script is written."

The hit television series ran from 1978-1991 as a nighttime soap opera that was on once a week, according to ultimatedallas .com.

Dr. Jolyon Girard said, "It was a horrible evening soap opera." When asked if he would like to see the film he said, "If all electronic devices go out in the world maybe."

Dawn Francis, English and communication professor, loved the show. She said, "The characters really made the show, so in order for me to want to see the movie, it would have to be a wellrounded cast."

Robert Zemekis said jokingly on moldova.org that because of casting, "There are gifts being exchanged and people scratching

each other's eyes out."

The part of Sue Ellen Ewing is reportedly being filled by Jennifer Lopez, JR Ewing by John Travolta and Miss Ellie by Shirley MacLaine.

Other stars that have been cast including Luke Wtlson as Bobby Ewing and Marcia Cross as Pamela Barnes Ewing, according to ultimatedallas.com. Paris Hilton was being considered for the role of Lucy Ewing, according to ultimatedallas.com but as one fan put it, "Keep Paris out of Dallas."

Moldova.org had an article reporting Lindsey Lohan and Jessica Simpson being up for the role of Lucy Ewing. Lindsey apparently had the endorsement of the original Lucy, Charlene Tilton, according to Moldova.org.

The article pointed out that Simpson has the buxom body, long blonde hair and Texan accent.

Moldova.org said, "As postchronicle.com notes, her native heredity in Texas would make her more of a natural for the role."

Amy Deblasis, English professor, said her only memory of the show is "Who shot JR?"

Dr. Angela Corbo, English and communication professor, remembered the answer, "Kristin shot JR" being posted everywhere including on gas station advertising signs. Corbo also likened "Dallas" to "The Sopranos" of younger generations.

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The novelist and his assistant are shown writing "Trixie True Teen Detective."

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The breathtaking artwork of seniors D.!Vid Capece and Gary A. Rupacz has emcompassed the walls of the Gorevin Fine Arts Gallery in the Holy Spirit Library.

The Senior Studio Art Show, which debuted on April 2, will be open to the public until April 23. The entire Cabrini community is welcome to witness the two seniors' grand presentation of their most intricate works,

"It's wonderful to witness a student's growth over a several year period," Lisa Leamer-Wagner, assistant professor of fine arts,

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Friday, April 7

Blackalicious at the Chameleon Club at 7:00p.m.

"Work in Progress" by Gary A. Rupacz.

In addition, different from other art exhibits displayed before, the intricate pieces on display are available for purchase by anyone who wishes to do so. Several of the pieces have sold thus far, so time is of the essence for all those art collectors in the world.

Even if you are not an art collector, attending the art show is

John Butler Trio at the Electric Factory at 8:30 p.m.

strongly suggested. It is amazing to see such great artwork done by fellow students before they move on to bigger stages with brighter spotlights.

Saturday, April 8

Death Cab for Cutie/Franz Ferdinand at the Tweeter Center at'8:00p.m.

R. Kelly at the Tower Theatre at 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 9

Fearless Vampire Killers/Blacklisted/ Guns Up! at the First Unitarian Church at

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"I give suggestions to the students, they either take them or challenge them. I'm proud of Gary and David and I know they will continue to motivate themselves in many ways long after they graduate school," LearnerWagner added.

If motivation is crucial to ere-

BRIAN SMITH STAFF WRITER BTS723@CABRINI.EDU

Lucky Number Slevin

Slevin is suffering from a bad case of mistaken identity.

After arriving in New York to visit Nick, an old friend, Slevin gets mugged and his wallet is stolen. Slevin finds Nick's apartment, but Nick is nowhere to be found.

Soon after, two thug under the impression that Slevin is Nicktake Slevin to meet, "The Boss." It turns out that Nick owes "The Boss" a lot of money, and will only erase the debt if he assassinates the son of his rivaling crime boss, Schlomo 'The Rabbi."

So, after "The Boss" is done with him, Slevin is summoned to meet 'The Rabbi," who is also under the impression that Slevin is Nick. Nick also owes "The

Rabbi" a lot of money, and his only option is to pay it in 48 hours. Of course, no one will believe Slevin when he tells them "You've got the wrong guy."

Meanwhile, a suspicious cop and a hitman are harassing Slevin, while he and Nick's neighbor try to find out what happened to Nick. During all this, Slevin has to come up with a plan to get out of this awkward situation.

There is a wide variety of casting, including, Josh Hartnett, Bruce Willis, Lucy Liu, Morgan Freeman and Stanley Tucci which should add a great mixture of excitement to the film.

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Sky Homage to Rembrandt's Stormy Landscape" by David_Capece.

Friends with Money

"Friends with money" is a story about the lives of four friends played by Jennifer Aniston, Frances McDormand, Joan Cusack and Catherine Keene. The whole group live rich and comfortable lives while approaching middle age.

According to Sony's site for this movie: "Friends with Money is also about the unexpected challenges of being an adult."

Olivia, Aniston's character, is different from her friends in that she is experiencing financial problems and is the only single

Badfish-Sublime Tribute at the Crocodile Rock at 7:00p.m.

Wolf Parade at the TLA at 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 12

woman in the group. She had recently quit being a teacher and has started work as a maid. Her financial problems make dealing with her friends awkward.

Olivia's three other friends have their share of problems. While they are all secure fmancially, they are each having their own issues within their marriages.

This movie is a comedy/drama about the changes in their relationships with their friends, marriage and careers.

Anti-Flag at the TLA at 7:00 p.m.

Hinder/Theory of a Dead Man at the Crocodile Rock at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 13

Poison the Well at the TLAat 8:00 p.m..

"Stones" by Gary A. Rupacz.

extremely motivated. The artwork on display ranges from selfportraits to abstract pieces.

ating a piece of work, it is safe to say that Capece and Rupacz are "Face in the

Movies in review:

Sushi sp1c1ngup decor livingroomseverywhere

The original sushi pillow can be found all over the Internet, and according to Tomm, will hopefully be sold in walk-in stores in the near future. The pillows generally range from $30 to $50 and can make great and affordable gifts. Currently, they can be purchased at some online decorative businesses including The Original Sushi Pillow, Sofa Garden, Pixel Girl Shop and A Full Belly.

DAINA HAVENS PERSPECTIVES EDITOR

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Trendy pillows that take the shape of sushi are sweeping across the Internet and onto people's couches across the globe. No, they aren't sushi scented, but the vibrant colors and textures of the fabric accurately reproduce a very trendy food.

"Wow, sounds crazy. What's the purpose of the pillow? Why sushi?" junior graphic design major Nicholas Michetti said.

Why sushi? It all began as a simple idea. Cindy Tomm and Mel Maghuyop, actors who recently toured across the United States with the musical "Miss Saigon," are the creators of this innovative decoration. Tomm decided that she wanted a pillow that looked like a sushi roll, and

Maghuyop went on a sushi pillow hunt to fulfill her cottonstuffed craving. When there was no such thing on the market, Maghuyop put his theatrical talents to the test and hand crafted the very first original sushi pillow for his friend. The business began rolling in 2004 on e-Bay and has yet to turn stale.

"We went from actors to entrepreneurs! I think that or idea is appealing because· sushi fuses two things that are very important to the human spirit: food and art. Sushi is a form of art that also happens to be edible and delicious. People can feed their senses now with sushi in a nonperishable form," Tomm said.

This nonperishable form of art is created with the unique use of materials that make the pillows accurate to the real por-

Sidewalk chalk

BRAD DIAMOND STAFF WRITER BRD722@CABR.INI.EDU

A Pavement is all that is needed for United Kingdombased artist Julian Beever to make a masterpiece. That and some chalk of course. A 47year-old globetrotter who trained at Leeds College of Art in the UK, Beever has been boggling peoples minds with his street art for the last 16 years.

"It usualLytakes around three days to do them, depending on the complexity of the drawing," Beever said in an interview in January. Complexity is definitely a word that many associate with his work.

The human brain comprehends our 3D experience of the world from the 2D light patterns that fall into our retin. Our untrained eye allows textures to fade as they go farther away, parallel lines to converge in the distance and objects to seem larger the closer they are. Beever simply uses deception to create false impressions of denth nd ealis Well. ot

simply. Our brain then interprets these drawings as three dimensional when we view them from a certain angle.

"I like it because you can do a big image relatively quickly, much more quickly than an oil painting. And people on the streets can see the results straight away," Beever added.

What started out as an attempt at some quick cash, has turned Beever into a British celebrity.

"I think it's a really interesting and different form of art." said Ashley Kiehner, a sophomore English major. "I can't believe that it's merely chalk on pavement," she added.

Beever continues to baffle skeptics across the world. He has already worked in the UK, Belgium, France, Holland, Germany, Australia and the United States, and his popularity continues to grow.

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tions. The ever-popular California roll, for example, has fluffy "white rice" made of cotton, an outer layer of emerald-green "seaweed" and a hand painted center portion of ingredients. Unfortunately, as yummy as it may look, the cotton, polyester and rayon are not edible. This pillow is 12 inches wide and 5 inches tall and costs $36 without shipping included.

Junior graphic design major Charlie Grugan jokingly said, "Nothing would make me more comfortable in my bed than laying on a slab of fish," when first commenting on the whole concept of a sushi pillow.

"The idea of a pillow that looks like sushi is really funny. I love it and would definitely buy one of my own," sophomore psychology major, Kristen McGowan, said. Visit www.theoriginalsushipillow.com to get the more information on the latest news about the sushi pillow, and to see for - yourself all th~ many flavors of this mouth-watering art.

"Here at the original sushi pillow, we have a goal of finding the harmony between food and art. We hope that you too will fin<;Ithe harmony in life," according to Tomm and Maghuyop's message to the consumer.

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Withthe MiddleEastconsistently the focus of world news. keffi.yehsalso known as scarves, which are commonly worn by Arab,have caughttheeye of the fashion world.

Keffiyehs are generally white, square, cotton cloths that are wrappedaroundthe head in various styles. but many have a checkered pattern in red or black stitched. into them. The black and white checkered style became especially wellknown during the l 930s as a symbol of Palestinian nationalism, and continues to be associated with Palestinian political sympathies, according to www.mfad.com.

However many argue the adaptation of keffiyebs as a fashion accessory is insulting because many people who wear the keffiyeh do not really understand what the keffiyeh stands for, namely a show of Arab solidarity.

Bryan Shinehouse, a freshman political science major, said, "I have not seen too many people wear keffiyehs. However if there is a chance that people are insulting Arabs by wearing it as a fashion accessory maybe they should not wear it, so we can peacefully co-exist with another culture."

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Now keffiyehs are commonly worn by people of all ages, especially in New York, at parties, art openings and dubs. The traditional Arab headdress has been now converted into a fashion accessory and serves as a scarf or skirt.

It is also common to see women with dangly earrings and long, side-parted hair to wear keffiyehs wrapped around their necks. The ,. scarves are sold on almost every city street and in various department stores, according to village voice.com.

Although keffiyehs are a recent trend and have become popular, Michelle McArdle, a freshman prenursing major, said that she has not seen many Cabrini students wearing keffiyehs.

McArdle said, "It never would have crossed my mind that wearing a keffiyeh would offend or insult another person."

Sushi pillows are the newest trend in decorating your living room.

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Campus Announcements

Mass Schedule

Sunday:7:00 p.m.

Tuesday:8:15 a.m.

Wednesday: 5:15 p.m.

Thursday:12:30 p.m.

Math praxis test prep

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 5th, 19th, 26th, and May 3rd. The class will meet in Founders Hall room 203. The cost $150. To request additional information, please contact Lisa LoMonaco, the director for continuing professional education at (610) 902-8532 or via e-mail at lml724@cabrini.edu.

Indoorrock climbing weekly

Free to Cabrini College students every Wednesday evening at6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Contact Orlin Jespersen by telephone at (610) 225-3909 or via e-mail at orlinj@cabrini.edu to reserve aspot in the van.

Intro to outdoorrock climbing

This event, open to students, faculty, and staff, is on Saturday, April 29th from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The cost for students is $10 and $20 for faculty and staff members. Participants must pre-register by Monday, April 24th. During the course of the program, participants will be introduced to the basics of outdoor rock-climbing. For more information contact Orlin Jesperson at orlinj@cabrini.edu.

White-waterkayaking

Intro to white-water 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 12th. It will cost students $10 and will cost faculty and staff members $50. This event will happen again on Wednesday, April 26th from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and on Saturday, April 29th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bagels and Business at Cabrini College

JASON RADKA SPORTS EDITOR JNR722@CABRINI.EDU

The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, otherwise known as ESPN since in 1985, has been undoubtedly the center of the sports world since 1979. Straight out of Bristol, Conn., ESPN is one of very few networks that airs sports coverage and sports news 24 hours a day.

Founded by former CEO Chet Simmons and now under the direction of George Bodenheimer,ESPN has become the model sports platform for all sports entertainment. Since 1979, 11new ESPN networks including radio and Hispanic television have spawned from the original ESPN network.

Similar to many evening news broadcasts and coverage, sports fans can rely on Sportscenter to bring the latest sports news right to their television set. Sportscenter was the first show to debut on ESPN and is the most popular of all programs that are run on the network. Sportscenter has a unique technique of delivering sports news.

Aselect group of commentators are chosen to use clever comedy in the delivery of sports news to the viewers. As a result, their comedy has given many athletes catchy ingenious nicknames that stick throughout their career. Such nicknames like “Pat the Bat,” for Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Pat Burrell and “The Rocket,” for Houston Astros pitcher Roger Clemens.

ESPN’s new form of sports entertainment has been argumentative debate shows.

The most popular of this type of show is “Pardon the Interruption.” The show first aired in 2002, hosted by commentators Tony Wilbon and Tony Kornhaiser. In this program, several debatable topics in the world of sports are given a certain amount of time to be debated. At the end of the given time, the next topic is discussed, and the process continues until the time is up.

ESPN is owned and operated

by Disney. ESPN Zone is a restaurant and news set located in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. At ESPN Zone, a complete restaurant environment is present. In addition, certain months of the year actually televise an edition of Sportscenter.

ESPN is the world-wide leader in sports entertainment. No other sports channel compares to the omniprescence of the ESPN. Whether it be Sportscenter,ESPN2 or fishing, ESPN is your number one spot for sports.

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 Thursday, April 20th.

ToRSVPand for more information contact Sarah Fox in the Center for Graduate and Professional Studies: (610) 902-8519 or via e-mail at scf725@cabrini.edu.

Dinnerand a book

Dinner and a Book: “The Working Life: The Promise and Betrayal of Modern Work,” by Joanne B. Ciulla. This event includes dinner and a speaker. It is open to the public with an admission fee of $25.

For more information on this specific event contact, Dr.Dennis Dougherty,Director MSOL, Center for Graduate and Professional Studies by phone at (610) 902-8396 or via e-mail at dennis.dougherty@cabrini.edu.

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Men’s track off to blazing start

ELIZABETH BRACHELLI MANAGING EDITOR EAB722@CABRINI EDU

Cabrini’s men’s track team is swinging back into the outdoor season for their first meet this weekend. They will be heading to the Widener Invitational and are prepared to leave their mark for the beginning of a successful season.

Although the team is small in numbers and young, they plan to leave their mark nationally. They have seven members on the team.

another conference. This year, for the first time, the Cavaliers will be part of the Mason Dixon Conference championship which is a goal that O’Hora has been shooting for. The Mason Dixon Conference will be held in the beginning of May, in Salisbury, Md. The conference consists of National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III schools from Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC and North Carolina. O’Hora expects the team to be in the top three.

When Justin Walsh, a fresh-

There is only one upperclassman, while the rest of the team remains young and fresh.

Despite their lack of leaders hip from upperclassmen, the Cavaliers are supported by head coach, Tom O’Hora, who is entering his 26th season at Cabrini. Since they don’t have enough members to qualify for the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference championship, O’Hora explained that they have different goals for the season.

O’Hora, said, “We have a lot of quality, not quantity,” when he was questioned about the number of members on the team.

Since the Cavaliers won’tbe participating in the PAC championship, they’ll be taking part in

man and exercise science major, was asked if he thought it would be a good season he smiled and said, “Of course.”

Teammate Chris Sweeney, a sophomore accounting major, was in agreement with Walsh. He said, “It’s definitely going to be better than last year. We’re traveling together a lot more and we’ve proven ourselves.”

O’Hora also explained that the team has a lot of strength this year because of the individual attention they receive. O’Hora believes coaching with James Williams, head coach for the women’s track team and Cabrini alumni has been great because they can both work together and give the team the needed atten-

tion. More than half of the Cavaliers qualify for the Eastern College Athletic Conference and several of the members qualify fornationals. In the next two years, O’Hora plans on having six-seven qualifiers for nationals.

O’Hora said, “Our program has reached a point where we have respect from other programs.”

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‘Take me out to the ball game’

the Washington Nationals.

Before the game, the Parade of Athletes will take place at around 2:25 p.m., where the players will parade into the stadium led by the Cardinal O’Hara Marching Band.

Following the parade, ‘America the Beautiful’will be sung by the Philadelphia Boys Choir and Men’sChorale directed by Jerffrey R. Smith with representatives from Willow Grove Naval Air Station and 56th Brigade of the Pennsylvania National Guard while raising the American Flag.

JimmyRollins extends his hit streak to 37 games on opening day

ANNMARIE CHACKO STAFF WRITER

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Wake up and smell the peanuts all of you baseball fans out there! Baseball season is upon us.

Monday, April 3, 2006 was opening day for thirteen teams including the local favorite, the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

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At precisely 3:05 p.m., the first official Phillies game will begin against the St. Louis Cardinals. Probable pitchers are said to be right-handed Phillies pitcher John Lieber and right-handed Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter.

The Phillies have a one win one loss record in Citizens Bank Park on opening day with a loss against the Cincinatti Reds in 2004 and a win in 2005 against

After the initial introductions of each team’s players, the National Anthem will be sung with the traditional fly-over above.

The first ball will be brought in by the U.S. Falling Angels Skydiving Event team. It will be thrown by Kimmie Meissner, 2006 World Figure Skating Champion and Warren Bloom from Philadelphia, who won the Modell’s Sporting Goods first ball contest.

The mascots from each team are set to perform at the end of the fifth inning, ‘God Bless America’sung by Art Garfunkel and Miss America is expected to

dance with Phillie Phanatic at the end of the seventh inning.

The Phillies home opener this year is the fourth opener that has been sold out.

Hopes are high and confidence is apparent as the Phillies prepare for Monday’sgame.

"You can learn from losing, as in what mistakes you made. I believe winning is an attitude. You're trying to get your work done, there's no doubt, but getting the winning attitude in

Spring Training can help you. Winning helps the mental side of the game,” said Phillies Centerfielder Aaron Rowand.

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Sophomore Tony Gregory hops practicing drills.

“It’s definitely going to be better than last year. We’re traveling together a lot more and we’ve proven ourselves.”

-Chris Sweeney

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Hurdles are set up around the Cabrini track for Spring training

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Rape allegations against athlete

According to the New York Times, Duke University suspended the season of its n ationally ranked men's lacrosse team while the authorities investigated allegations that a woman from a nearby college who had agreed to dance at a private party attended by many team members had been sexually assaulted.

The incident on March 13, which occurred at an off-campus house owned by the university, has brought into sharp relief long-simmering tensions between the private university and the city. The woman is black, most of the team members are white and law-enforcement officials say they are investigating allegations that racial epithets were shouted at the woman, according to an article in the New York Times.

New rules require players to be off the ground

The NFLis introducing new rules. The new rules require players to remain off the ground during their celebrations. This means snow angels are out and they are not to not use any props. So the Bengals' Chad Johnson, who once celebrated a touchdown by dropping to one knee to propose to a cheerleader, would be hit with a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for that action next season, but only if he dropped to his knee. Standing up, the act is legal. Many of Terrell Owens's stunts from the sit-ups to grabbing a pen to sign a football are prohibited. But Johnson's Riverdance celebration is acceptable. If a celebration goes on too long, officials will warn the player to stop. If he does not, he will be penalized, according to the New York Times.

PATRICIA J. SHEEHAN SPORTS EDITOR PJS723@CABRINI EDU

The weather outside is perfect and the sun is finally peaking out for the first time since September. Don’tlet the shift in season fool you, because the NHLis reaching its highest peak of the year. Hardcore hockey fans are anticipating who will take the next Stanley Cup. After a whole year of collecting dust, fans are waiting for the Cup to shine once again and Philadelphia fans are hoping to take it home this year

Despite the Flyers’four-game winning streak which was snatched by the Toronto Maple Leafs on March 28, fans are still optimistic about their success for this season. The Philadelphia Flyers are currently ranked fifth place overall for the Eastern Conference. The race is on against the New York Rangers for first place

of the Atlantic Division despite only being two points behind the Rangers overall.

Dave Drysdale, a junior exercise science and health promotion major, said that he is rooting for Philadelphia to take the Cup but doesn’tthink they are destined to do so.

“I think the Flyers are doing pretty good, but honestly, I don’t think they will make it to the Stanley Cup. I think it’sgoing to be the Bruins and the Islanders in the end,” he said.

However,the Flyers still have achance of pulling through with 10 games left in the regular season.

Freshman business major Erica McKay thinks the Flyers will take home the big prize this season. “It’sPhiladelphia’sturn to finally win something! We always get so close and mess it up in the end but I think the Flyers are going tobreak that tradition

this year,” she said.

“They need to really start working hard,” said Joe Stanzione, a senior marketing major.“Philadelphia teams are the worst because they do really well all season and then they drop the ball when the pressure really starts to come on. I think the Flyers are a good team but they need to step it up because chances are they are going to disappoint us all in the end,” he said. Drysdale agreed and said, “I don’t think they will make it because they choke and fold when it’sfinally time to step it up and win.”

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Mitchell to head steroid inquiry

According to reports in the New York Times and on ESPN’s website, Major League Baseball will investigate alleged steroid use by Barry Bonds and other players. Major League Baseball has hired former house majority leader George Mitchell to lead the inquiry. According to a baseball official who spoke to the Associated Press, on condition of anonymity, investigations were still pending.

Woods leads Isleworth to victory

In his final tune-up for the Masters, Tiger Woods shot a 7under 65 on Tuesday to lead Isleworth to a victory over Lake Nona in the Tavistock Cup.

The matches were between tour professionals who belong to the two private clubs in Orlando. Isleworth improved to 20-1 in the series.

The final round was two-man teams playing stroke play against each other,with four points available in each of the five matches. Isleworth won 111/2 of the 20 points available.

Woods had the low round of the day,winning two points by beating Lake Nona captain Ernie Els (72) and Champions Tour player Mark McNulty (68), both of whom earned a point each by beating John Cook (76).

Woods earned $200,000- $300,000 for being medalist on Tuesday, and $100,000 for being on the winning team.

Isleworth, which had a 6-4 lead going into the final day, seized control when Charles Howell III (68) and Stuart Appleby (72) swept all four points against Retief Goosen (73) and Sergio Garcia (74).

Lake Nona picked up three points when Trevor Immelman shot 68 to score two points over Isleworth captain Mark O'Meara (80) and Arjun Atwal (72). Atwal picked up a point by beating Immelman's partner, Maarten Lafeber (74).

Isleworth won the inaugural matches in 2004. The matches ended in a tie last year because of darkness, The New York Times.

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Center Peter Frosberg passes to Defender Derian Hatcher.

Men’s tennis on a roll

Stacey Turnbull Copy Editor Stt722@cabrini.edu

With a 7-0 winning streak as of the print date, the Cabrini men’s tennis team is in “love” with the progress they have made this season so far.

T heir first game against DeSales University was just the start of the season on Saturday, March 11. Cabrini left the match with a 7-0 win. The second game at Eastern University turned out to be the second win with a final score of 6-0. The next four games ended with the score of 7-0 against Susquehanna University, Wesley College, GwyneddMercy College and Neumann College.

“We've won 7 straight matches without any team taking a point off of us,” junior English and communications major, Matt Ingram, said.

As of right now, the men’s tennis team is in first place in their division as well as first place in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference. They have played four games on their way to the PAC Championship and all members of the team are very excited that so far they are undefeated with a 7-0 winning streak.

“Every year our goal is to win the PACs, but I think this year it's more than winning; it's to win the PAC and to show the conference how classy and mature our team has become,” Ingram said.

Mike Dignen, a junior graphic design major, has been playing tennis for 13 years and is very excited about his third season being a member of the Cabrini men’s tennis team.

“We have a solid lineup this season from top to bottom,” he said. “It’s a good atmosphere being on the team. The coach is

awesome, the trips are great and we all get along with each other.”

There have been new additions to the team with the members from the freshmen class: Duff O’Conner, a freshman marketing major, Drew Sutton, a freshman business administration major, and Kyle Gibbs, a freshman business administration major Ingram said, “The new players have been a great addi-

tion, all 3 of them, Drew, Duff and Kyle have entered the league without fear but great confidence, which is a definite benefactor for the team.”

“We are like one big happy family,” Dignen added.

This past week, the boys have been busy with matches on April 4 against Alverina College with a score of 7-0, Wednesday against Marywood University and Thursday against Ursinus College. On April 8, there are two home games against Immaculata University at 11 a.m. and Goucher College at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 9, King’s College will be visiting Cabrini’s campus to go up against the boys at 11 a.m. Come out and support this undefeated Cavalier team.

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Junior Matt Ingram returns a serve in a fit of frenzy.

Junior,John Casparro (near) and senior,Bill Mariano (far) volley at practice.