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Vol XLVIII, Issue 14

Hospitals: not always the cure BRITTANY LIBERATORE NEWS EDITOR

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Perspectives State of the Union Page 6

Features Groundhog Day Page 9

A&E Pop Culture Quiz Page 10

Sports Barry Bonds Page 15

Ninety thousand Americans a year die from infections that they picked up from unsanitary hospitals, according to the AARP Bulletin. Hospital infections have become the eighth leading cause of death in this country. Hospitals have become a major source of infection. One out of 20 people who enter a U.S. hospital leaves with more than just a visit with a sick friend or a successful surgery; they sometimes receive an added bonus, an infection. Not every hospital infection is fatal. However, the infections have the ability to halt recovery and some require another stay in the hospital for medical care, which may include intravenous antibiotics or surgery. “I’m outraged by this,” Justina Johnson, a junior English and communication major, said. Johnson, like many people, has loved ones who are in the hospital and after learning about the number of people who fall ill to hospital infections she was concerned. Johnson said, “When you go to a hospital you are supposed to be safe; it’s supposed to be the most sanitary place.” In Pennsylvania approximately 19,000 hospital infections were acquired during 2005. This is a 63 percent increase from the 11,600 cases of infection in 2004, according to a report by the

STACEY TURNBULL/COPY EDITOR

In Pennsylvania hospitals, including Bryn Mawr Hospital (picture above), there were 19,000 hospital acquired infections during 2005. Pennsylvania is the first state to gather infection data from hospitals throughout the state.

Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council. Pennsylvania has become the first state to gather this infection data from the hospitals throughout the state. “I guess that sometimes things don’t get cleaned properly and some hospitals are understaffed so things just don’t get done,” Bernadette Dolan, a sophomore business major, said. Dolan, although aware that people do

acquire infections from hospitals, was surprised to learn how extreme the situation was. Although there is an increase in the amount of hospitals that are recognizing the problem of infection and working to decrease the percentage of people who fall ill, it is harder as the time passes because more and more illnesses have become resistant to antibiotics. In 2004, 63 percent of staph germs were resistant to drugs, an

extremely large increase compared to the mere two percent that had developed a resistance in 1974, according to the AARP Bulletin. Over time there has been an increased awareness about hospital infections. The Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths is a nonprofit organization, whose main

HOSPITALS, page 3

Expensive schools appeal to masses STACEY TURNBULL COPY EDITOR

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The price of a higher education is rising more and more every year. While some complain about rising costs, in fact, most parents and students have the attitude, “the more expensive, the better.” When looking at the price of schools, parents and future college freshmen are not looking so much at the curriculum and the quality of the classes, they are looking at the price and they often assume that the school has a high quality because of a high price. The average tuition at private and nonprofit four-year-colleges has risen 81 percent between 1993 and 2004 according to The New York Times.

CHARLIE GRUGAN/GRAPHIC DESIGNER

“I think you can get a good education anywhere you go – no matter the price,” Marissa Dragani, a freshman undeclared major, said. The average cost of tuition, fees, room and board at private colleges is now $30,367 accord-

ing to The New York Times. Private colleges and university’s tuition can span from $30,000 up to $49,000, which is the price of George Washington University in Washington D.C. Along with this high full price come many scholarships and “red

tag sales.” Some students only have to pay a fraction of the full price. Colleges want their enrollment to increase and the way to

COLLEGES, page 3

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EDITORIAL

Free HIV tests to hit campus CHRISTINA CIMMINO

Saddam Hussein’s hanging, President Ford’s funeral depicts opposing traditions Believe or not, while colleges had a nice long break, the rest of the world was still in session. Some monumental events took place since we wrapped up the fall semester. The holidays are always filled with traditions— special dishes on Christmas leaving cookies for Santa, sparkly party hats on New Years. Yet, this winter break, we learned that the world has traditions of its own. Within a week of Christmas, as people were indulging in traditions, the world also was witnessing the hanging of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein and the death of the President Gerald R. Ford. Although the past leaders had similar roles, they left the world with a memory of traditions that differed greatly from one another. While family and friends celebrated the holiday traditions, past leaders reminded the world of century- old traditions marking the New Year with bittersweet memories. Along with watching holiday movies, people worldwide were watching video bites on all news channels that displayed everything leading up to the actual hanging of Hussein. It didn’t take a genius to guess what happened next. While Saddam was being hanged for his crimes of humanity, ironically, his hanging was one of the poorest displays of humanity our generation has ever seen. Hanging is a custom that should have died in the Stone Age. (The last legal hanging in United States was in 1936, according to NPR.com) Fast-forward to the next morning and Ford’s funeral was being run side by side with the grotesque video clips of Hussein’s execution. The differences between the two nations were as clear as day. Ford’s funeral was filled with patriotism and American customs. Thomas Friedman of the New York Times said, “How fortunate we are to live in a nation where this is political norm, built over generations.” If Saddam’s execution is any indication of Iraqi traditions, then we are really at a loss. Reflecting on Ford’s passing during the holiday season was a time for Americans to set aside their politics and honor a man who brought healing to our country in a time when it needed it most. Perhaps the Iraqi government hoped Saddam’s death would bring healing and closure to a nation in turmoil. Instead, it only sparked more dissension, leading to Bush’s proposed “surge” of American troops. Once again, we are reminded that we are far from closure in Iraq and glimmers of progress are short-lived. Although the two president’s funerals differed greatly, both were rich with tradition. The flag-draped coffin, the honor guard, the 34-hour public viewing in the Capitol Rotunda. Half way across the world, there was no honor guard for Saddam but instead two hangmen in traditional black masks escorting him to the gallows and jeering crowd. Death has a funny way of forcing us to look back and reflect on the past in order to move on. In President Ford’s case, we are reminded of a time of reconciliation and how much our nation needs it today. In Saddam’s case, it made us reflect on how far Iraq has come and now we realize, it is in fact, not very far at all.

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Cabrini College’s health services and the office of health and wellness education will be sponsoring an anonymous and free HIV testing on Monday, Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The HIV testing will be hosted by Family Services of Montgomery County. Twenty appointments are available for on-campus testing; however those who are interested will have to have advance registration and appointments will be about 15 minutes in length. This is the first HIV testing that Cabrini has ever hosted. Christine Hyson, director of health and wellness education, said, “Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, young people in the United States [defined as 13 – 24 years of age] are at persistent risk for HIV infection. This risk is especially notable for youth of minority races and ethnicities.” “With regard to prevention by the CDC, one of the vital strategies for preventing HIV includes making HIV testing a routine part of medical care. Having this testing readily accessible for the Cabrini community is extremely important and was a critical part of the decision to bring HIV testing onto campus,” Hyson said. According to Yahoo! Health, HIV is a virus that destroys the body’s immune system and leads to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, a disease that cannot be cured. An HIV test can determine if antibodies to HIV are in the blood, and can further tell if the infection is present. HIV can

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Senior psychology major, Dana Romeo, and sophomore psychology, sociology and religious studies major, Danielle Murphy, host the Health Hut where students can receive more information about the free HIV testing that will be taking place on campus Monday, Feb. 5.

be spread through sexual activity, sharing needles through drug use, and mother to child through birth. “In the past, both Health Services and the office of health and wellness education attempted to locate organizations that were willing to test on campus. However, we were unable to find such a service within our area. Students were generally referred to Family Services of Montgomery County or other resources for testing. While contacting Family Services of Montgomery County this past fall to double-check the availability of their services, we learned that they now offer on-campus testing and immediately established the February testing dates at Cabrini. It is our hope to continually set up additional testing dates on campus, so that this service is always available for the Cabrini community,” Hyson said. Monica Bossone, a freshman

liberal arts major, said, “I think the HIV testing is a good thing because it will be beneficial to the people who have always wanted to be tested but never did. However, I don’t think a lot of people will do it because they are scared.” “It will give people the knowledge they need and it will stop HIV from spreading. I don’t think the tests should be just HIV but all STD’s. I think health screenings should be considered because it’s better to be educated than to be ignorant,” Scott Bordignon, a junior exercise science major said. To sign up for HIV testing on Feb. 5, please contact 610-9028531 or wellness@cabrini.edu, with only your first name or initials needed. Participants will need to return on Monday, February 19th between 9:00am – Noon for testing results.

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Hospital infections increase death toll rates HOSPITALS, page 1 infections add $30.5 billion to the tion, there are many things

goal is to supply cleaner hospital care to all patients. RID is motivated to reach out to hospitals to create awareness about the risk of hospital infection and not only educate doctors and hospital staff on how to prevent infections but also the financial side of the situation. It is estimated that hospital

U.S. heath care cost each year, according to RID’s website. “The money that is added to the health care costs because of hospital infections could be used for other programs, like Medicare or Medicaid,” Cristina Romano, a senior philosophy major, said. Along with creating committees, informing patients and educating hospitals on taking precau-

patients can do to protect themselves. To help avoid hospital infections patients are urged to wash their hands frequently, remind doctors and nurses to do the same, ask to be prescribed antibiotics before surgery and ask any visitors to stay away if they are sick.

Rate of Hospital-acquired Infections per 1,000 Cases

Pennsylvania Urinary Tract Surgical Site Region Infection Infection

Bloodstream Pneumonia Infection

Total Infections Acquired in Hospitals

Southwest

8.5

7.3

1.2

1.3

18.3

Northwest

9.0

6.2

1.0

1.1

17.3

Southern Allegheny

8.5

3.4

0.8

0.6

13.3

Northcentral

5.6

4.2

0.9

1.1

11.8

Southcentral

7.3

5.2

1.7

1.2

14.4

Northeast

4.8

4.4

0.9

1.3

11.4

Lehigh Valley/ Reading

8.0

3.4

1.3

1.4

15.1

Suburban Philadelphia

6.0

2.9

1.9

1.1

11.9

Philadelphia

6.4

5.8

3.2

1.1

16.5

Statewide

7.2

5.2

1.7

1.2

15.3 CHARLIE GRUGAN/GRAPHIC DESIGNER

STACEY TURNBULL/COPY EDITOR

The Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths is a non-profit organization, whose main goal is to supply cleaner hospital care to all patients. Some hospital infections are caused by unsanitary hospital equipment.

Students favor high-priced colleges and universities COLLEGES, page 1 that the credibility of the school

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Stanford University, an Ivy League school, costs the same amount as a private school. Parents and students are now looking at the price of schools as if “the more expensive, the better.”

attract prospective students is often with a higher price. To soften the blow for the wallets, colleges are offering more financial aid and discounts for incoming students. For most colleges and universities, financial aid, in the form of scholarships, is given to students a college wants to attract. These students get a “sale price.” Other students pay the full list price. According to The New York Times, student prefer to go to a $30,000 school with a $10,000 scholarship rather than a $20,000 school with no financial aid. Even though the tuition would equal exactly the same, student prefer the school with a higher tuition because to most, it is a deal. And prospective students feel that the pricier school must be better. “I would go to the one that offers the money. That way it looks like you accomplished something,” Dragani said. “If it came down to choosing a school, money would probably be the last thing [I would look at,]” Denise Bonet, a freshman psychology major, said. She added that she thought

was more important than the price. Though some may think that raising tuition is the answer to enrollment, other colleges go the opposite route. Some schools choose to cut their tuition drastically. This can make a school’s enrollment rise or can act like a bug repellent. By lowering the tuition, many lowermiddle class students can enroll, which could possibly keep away upper-middle class or upper class students from enrolling. Comparatively, Harvard University, an Ivy League school, costs the same amount as some private schools comeing in at $33,709, according to The New Your Times. Cabrini College’s tuition costs $25,950. Megan McCormick, a freshman business administration major, said, “Sometimes you just pay for the name [of the school.]” Loquitur welcomes your comments and questions on this story. Please send your comments to: Loquitur@googlegroups.com. The editors will review your comments each week and make corrections if warranted.

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College offers degree verifications New professor joins

religion department

ELIZABETH KERSTETTER STAFF WRITER

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In an attempt to create a faster turn-around time on degree verification, Cabrini College has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide degree verification for any Cabrini student. Cabrini has been using the National Student Clearinghouse for enrollment verification services and decided this year to include degree verification to their service package. Developed in 1993, the objective of the National Student Clearinghouse is to “automate the reporting of enrollment status and deferment information for financial aid students to lenders and the Department of Education” Kathy Dugan, director of marketing for the National Student Clearinghouse, said. The service is cost-free to all participating institutions. Cabrini is required to “electronically report their data of graduates and currently enrolled students to the Clearinghouse several times a term,” Phyllis Bean, registrar, said. In return, the National Student Clearinghouse sends “status and deferment information to guaranty agencies, lenders and the National Student Loan Data System,” Dugan said. With the recently added service of degree verification, the National Student Clearinsghouse will also be able to provide any potential employer with proof of degree. “The Registrar was always available to provide the information before, but verification needs to be timely, and that is not

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Dr. Nicholas Rademacher, assistant professor of religious studies and a native of Chicago, is the newest addition to the department of religious studies. BRITTANY LAVIN STAFF WRITER

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Cabrini College has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide degree verification for any Cabrini student. This service will create a faster turn-around time, and require less work for the Office of the Registrar, as shown above.

always the case during a busy time,” Bean said. The new service will make turn-around time on verification much quicker and require less work from the office of the Registrar. “We hope this new service provides a quicker response to Cabrini students’ potential employers.” Cabrini is not only gaining a paperless database of all current and graduated students, but also access to data from all other schools affiliated with the

National Student Clearinghouse. “The degree verification package from the National Student Clearinghouse opens up many other doors for the school, especially in the field of institutional research,” Bean said. Loquitur welcomes your comments and questions on this story. Please send your comments to: Loquitur@googlegroups.com. The editors will review your comments each week and make corrections if warranted.

The department of religious studies welcomed a new addition this month. Dr. Nicholas Rademacher joins the campus as an assistant professor. A native of Chicago, Rademacher earned his Ph.D from the School of Theology and Religious Studies at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. While there, he wrote his dissertation “Apostle of Social Justice: Paul Hanly Furfey and the Construction of a Catholic Culture.” He also holds an M.A. in religion and religious education as well as an honors B.A. in history. Rademacher’s main research interests relate to the issues of the church and world. The main focus of this is the historical development of catholic social teaching and its application in regards to war and poverty. Social justice is based on the idea that society should give both groups and individuals fair treatment and a just share of all benefits within society. One of the main reasons Rademacher chose to come to Cabrini was that its mission of incorporating intellectual competency with moral and social

responsibility fit so well with his research interests. The key component of these includes the integration of catholic social teaching and the spiritual life. The work done in the Wolfington center as well as Cabrini’s “education of the heart” was a significant factor in his decision-making. “It’s exciting to be in a place that is committed to social justice and makes it an integral part of the learning experience,” Rademacher said. “It’s a great fit.” Although he has only been on campus for a few weeks, Rademacher feels very welcome. “The faculty and students have all been very helpful and responsive and with the beautiful campus and chapel; it’s inspirational.” Rademacher feels that it is important for students to have an understanding of the teachings of the church today. He hopes his students leave his class with the knowledge of how to better integrate the principles of catholic social teaching into their every day lives. Loquitur welcomes your comments and questions on this story. Please send your comments to: Loquitur@googlegroups.com. The editors will review your comments each week and make corrections if warranted.

College students march for pro-life movement MEGHAN HURLEY

WRITING COACH/WEB EDITOR MLH722@CABRINI.EDU

This past weekend, Cabrini students marched through the nation’s capital in the 31st March for Life in support of the pro-life movement. Cavaliers for Life, the pro-life club on campus, organized the trip. Students braved the cold weather to join thousands of others in this annual protest. “On one hand, marching in freezing cold weather ironically gives me a greater appreciation for life and determination to cease the unnecessary rid-

ding of it,” Bridget Flynn, a sophomore elementary and special education and Spanish major and treasurer of the club, said. “And it gives me hope that if that many other people feel the same, then we are on the right track.” The march took place Monday, Jan. 22 in Washington, D.C. It started on the Mall and demonstrators made their way to the Supreme Court. The march is sponsored by March for Life, a nonprofit organization dedicated to remember and nonviolently protest the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize abortion. Danielle Murphy, a sophomore sociology, psychology and

religious studies major and president of the club, attended the march and the Students for Life America Conference. The conference took place the weekend before the march and featured a variety of speakers from different religious backgrounds speaking on topics such as bio-ethics and euthanasia. Speakers included Terri Schiavo’s brother, Bobby Schindler. “Everyone deserves their right to life, and it’s important for those with a voice to defend the life of the silent, and to remind those who have forgotten that every life means so much,“ Murphy said.

Sophomores Kristie Bergen, a psychology major and Andrew Pillar, a social work major, also attended the protest. They went with delegations from St. Katherine of Sienna church in Wayne, Pa. and Villanova University. “I’ve gone since freshman year in high school and what you see in the news, it’s 10 times more,” Pillar said. “There’s no walking space…it’s huge.” Cavaliers for Life was started on campus two years ago by Kristen Sanchez, a senior education major. Sanchez attended the conference but not the march this year.

“If you’re going to work for a cause the more you know the better,” Sanchez said. “In addition, it can become discouraging in this movement and the speakers encourage me to keep working to change hearts. I am reminded that I’m not alone in this.” Students have been attending the march since the founding of the club. The purpose of the club is to educate and promote the pro-life movement in all its elements, including but not limited to, bio-ethics, death penalty, euthanasia, abortion and infanticide.

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Political parties continue to Bush delivers debate minimum wage

State of the Union address JESSICA HAGERTY STAFF WRITER

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The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour, which will affect many employees, such as those who work at McDonaldʼs. However, Republicans have spoken out against this change. JAMIE HUFNAGLE STAFF WRITER

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The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to increase the federal minimum wage to $7.25 an hour. Democratic leaders have been pushing for this raise, which will be the first in a decade. The vote was 315-116, approving legislation to increase the minimum wage over two years from $5.15 per hour to $7.25 per hour. The last increase was in 1997. “You should not be relegated to poverty if you work hard and play by the rules,” House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said. Democrats made a promise to increase the minimum wage as a part of their campaign in which they gained control over the U.S. Congress from the Republicans in last year’s election. “This is the day for the people who empty the bed pans, change the bed linens, sweep the floors and do the hardest work of America,” Rep Rob Andrews, DN.J., said. Lauren Mattioni, a sophomore social work major, agrees with the raise and feels like it is long overdue. “I think the increase in

minimum wage is a necessity in the society that we live in today,” Mattioni said. Republicans have spoke out against this proposal on the basis that it will hurt small businesses and ultimately slow the economy. The bill will now go to the Senate. It is there that the possibility remains for Republicans to block the bill if they do not get tax breaks for small businesses. The tax breaks on the small businesses will balance the effects of the higher payrolls. President Bush supports the bill along with help for small businesses. Bruce Josten, a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, said, “Any minimum wage increase will significantly affect the bottom line.” Many critics say that this raise will cost millions of people their jobs. Josten continued, “This bill completely ignores that fact, and as a result small businesses may be forced to eliminate jobs, reduce hours, and cut employee benefits.” Dr. Mary Harris, assistant professor of Business Administration, conducted a debate on the minimum wage in her Honors Economics class last semester. Harris said, “Our class decided that minimum wage should

not be abolished and we agreed that there should be an international living wage as well.” Harris continued with the different theories that are surrounding the minimum wage raise. Included is the theory that the increases in minimum wage will result in unemployment. Also included is the theory of inflation in which the rise in minimum wage will lead to higher prices. “The other part of the story would be the social justice piece,” Harris said. To make it simple, our economy will be helped because people will be making more money, in turn, consuming more goods. Because the raise affects such a large amount of people, 6.6 million to be exact, there are many different views. While the raise may have a positive effect on some workers, others may not be so fortunate. However, The White House seems to have this in mind as demonstrated in a statement that they released. “The administration looks forward to working with Congress to maintain a flexible labor market and provide a complete package that helps both workers and small businesses.”

On Tuesday, Jan. 23 President Bush delivered his State of the Union address at the U.S. capitol. While facing a split within his own party and lacking approval ratings over Iraq, President Bush’s goal was to win over the American People and win back the support of the prominent Republican Party, who opposes his new strategy for Iraq. In the speech, Bush urged Congress and the Nation to give him one more chance to win the war in Iraq by sending more American troops. Bush challenged Democrats to “show our enemies abroad that we are united in the goal of victory” and warned that failure in Iraq “would be grievous and far-reaching.” Many were quick to speak up and argue his policy, many of whom are Republican Senators. Hezbollah clashes in Lebanon On Jan. 23 in Beirut, Lebanon thousands of Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed group seeking to bring down the pro-western government, clashed with supporters of the government. Hezbollah members blocked highways leading into Beirut, the capital, which brought many fears that the crisis would become an open sectarian conflict. At least three people have died and over 100 have been injured throughout the country in the violence. This is the worst since Hezbollah began demanding more political power late last year, according to police. Committee rejects Bush’s proposal On Jan. 24, one day after the State of the Union address and the announcement of President Bush’s proposal to send more American troops to Iraq, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a resolution condemning the plan to send more troops to Baghdad. This is the most direct confrontation over the war since it began four year ago. Weekend battle kills insurgents The weekend battle that began on Sunday, Jan. 28 had U.S.backed Iraqi troops targeting a messianic cult called “Soldiers of Heaven” that left 200 fighters dead, Iraqi officials said. According to a military commander, hundreds of gunmen were to disguise themselves as pilgrims and kill clerics. Officials said the group hoped the violence would create the return of the “hidden imam,” a 9th-century Shiite saint who Shiites believe will come again to bring peace and justice to the world. U.S. and British jets played a major role in the fighting. Saudi Arabia attempts low oil prices Saudi Arabia has shown signs the past two weeks that they may have committed to keeping oil prices at $50 a barrel, the lowest level in nearly two years. The country greatly benefited from the record high prices that took place over the summer which was over $77 a barrel and over $3 per gallon of gasoline for United States consumers. In Tokyo last week, Ali al-Naimi, the Saudi oil minister, said Saudi Arabia’s policy was to maintain “moderate prices. Bush issues more power to White House President Bush has signed the executive order on Monday, Jan. 29 that he had published the week prior in the Federal Register. This directive gives the White House much more power over the rules and policy statements that the government develops to protect public health, safety, the environment, civil rights and privacy. The White House said that the order was not created to repress one agency, rather that the administration was concerned about rules and guidance issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

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Free news a must on college campuses

VICKIE PAPAGEORGE

VP724@CABRINI.EDU STAFF WRITER

As college students who are preparing themselves to

venture out into the real world, I believe that we need to be informed now of what is occurring daily inside and outside of Cabrini’s campus. Most of us will be out in the real world, going to work everyday, and being a part of the everyday happenings that we hear on the news. To know what is happening around us and to feel the need to pick up a newspaper once in awhile is a big deal in the world today. The Loquitur prints a newspaper weekly that is

distributed each Friday on campus so the entire student body, faculty and community can read and enjoy. They are also being informed of what is happening around campus, around the community and in the world. I believe the entire campus would benefit even more by having free newspapers on campus consistently. If we are introduced to the idea of having newspapers in our reach daily, I believe it will be easier for most students to want to be informed

and to pick up the newspaper as they are walking to class or going to lunch. The act of having free newspapers around could benefit the entire college as a whole. The students that live in a small community of Cabrini that is peacefully enclosed will be informing themselves more and more of what is going on around them. The brand new televisions can also be used for this purpose. While eating breakfast and having coffee in

Jazzman’s Café in the morning, you could sit and watch the news on one of the televisions hanging on the walls. Instead of reading the updates and announcements of news on the campus constantly, you could be informed of the world around you and where you are living. I believe that if we have the technology and the ability to provide such materials, that would benefit the campus and encourage students, faculty and community members to inform them-

selves and possibly become involved with whatever they are reading and watching then we should use these materials immediately. To be informed never hurt anyone and would most likely interest students and cause them to pick up a newspaper, even if they just want to see the sports section or the entertainment section. Having information available on campus that pertains to everyone’s interest would inevitably be beneficial to the students.

Global warming: No one is safe from the silent killer

MEGAN PELLEGRINO STAFF WRITER

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Each year it seems as though the winters become milder and the summers are unbearable. This thought is not just a figment of your imagination. The problem is known as global warming. Global warming is the quickest, most realistic way all living races will become extinct. There are signs all around us that global warming exists today, and yet many people are skeptical and feel that the end of the world would be more realistic if a giant meteor hit earth, or if the sun exploded, not the human race putting the whole race of living creatures to extinction. Scientists in the United States have confirmed beyond doubt that the climate changes and all the other effects of global warming are

caused solely by human activity. Many of the actions done on an everyday basis, for example burning coal, gas and oil, are depleting the ozone layer. This makes us completely vulnerable to the sun’s powerful UV rays. At this point you may be skeptical in believing whether global warming is a small myth in order to save the planet and correspond to Earth Day, but here are some facts to back up that global warming is here today and will effect our lives greatly, and maybe even end the lives of the next generation that may never exist. First, the number of category four and five hurricanes have almost doubled in the past 30 years. I think all of us can relate to this not by looking at the past 30 years, but just in the past year. For example, take the last season of hurricanes. There were five major hurricanes, Dennis, Emily, Katrina, Rita and Wilma, that affected the Gulf and Atlantic coasts alone in the year 2005. Secondly, the sea levels are rising at a rapid pace. We can see this through the speeds that the ice glaciers are moving. From the high temperatures, the average

speed of ice glaciers has more than doubled and the sea levels rose more than 20 feet in the past decade. Now 20 feet may not sound like much to the average person, but when the 20 feet is constantly being doubled and the time it takes to double the number is cut in half, the rise in sea level happens extremely rapidly. By now, those who are skeptical are probably questioning and thinking that there is no need to be afraid of global warming, because they are not in a hurricane zone or the sea levels will not effect them because they are living in the middle of a large continent and are safe by land. The worst to come for them is that their grandchildren may end up having a beach in Kansas. Those who are safe within their land environment are not safe from the next aspect that global warming brings about us. The causes of global warming bring out deaths and diseases. Malaria has spread to a higher altitude, is no longer in the sea level lands, but has reached areas on the mountains and others that are thousands of feet above sea level. The number of deaths from diseases like

Malaria can be expected to triple over the next generation. Global warming is a serious issue that has been killing us for almost the past century. We cannot hide from this issue. No single

human is eliminated from global warming. It affects every single human and living creature. Something needs to be done about this suicidal actions human kind are putting on themselves. We

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President pushes for new environmental plan, youth should get the message

JACKIE TURCHI

JTT723@CABRINI.EDU STAFF WRITER

Tuesday, Jan 23, 2007 the President of the United States delivered the State of the Union Address to Congress. President Bush’s agenda for the night was to discuss three economic reforms such as: federal budget, earmarks and the challenge of entitlements. I don’t see eye to eye on many of the same issues as the president except for the environmental issues discussed on Tuesday night. He lead into the concern of

our environment by saying, “Extending hope and opportunity depends on a stable supply of energy that keeps America’s economy running and America’s environment clean.” Bush’s main focus on cleaning up the environment was the issues over foreign oil which our country has been dependent on for far too long. Having dependence on foreign countries to supply a resource which is very imperative

to live off of can cause major problems. Our economy has already felt the effects of the dependence of foreign oil with the price of gas rising in these past couple of years. I agree with the fact that generation Y is the generation of technology and we have the power to change. I believe in order to make change affective you need to target the youth of America. Educating ourselves about the environment by generating

electric power, clean coal technology, solar and wind energy are a number of answers to cleaning up our environment and keeping it a livable society for years to come. One goal that Bush is hoping to see is that by the year 2017 he would like to see the reduction of gasoline being used by 20 percent. I personally think that this task is very achievable. This year Cabrini College is also taking a part in cleaning

up the environment. Located next to the trash cans in Jazzman’s Café there are blue recycle bins where faculty and students can throw away their plastic bottles. For more convinces I think that the school should take it one step further and place recycle bins in each dormitory lobby allowing students to drop off their empty plastic bottles instead of lugging them to Jazzman’s.

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Sticking to heathly to resolutions Her resolution to eat healthier and stay active is still going strong.

One month later...

We asked six Cabrini students about their New Year’s resolutions. Did they make any? Have they followed through? Here’s what they had to say in the Perspectives people poll... “No, it didn’t occur to me to make a New Year’s resolution. I forgot about it.” –Linda Milne, freshman, psychology major.

“To sell more copies of my band’s (Scythe of Azrael) CD instead of giving them away.” –Andrew Stubbs, f r e s h m a n , English/communications major.

“No, I didn’t [make a resolution] just because I make resolutions all throughout he year and try to stick to them.” – Jen Smith, senior, marketing and Spanish major.

“Not to cheat so much at video games and to stop procrastinating.” – Rob Dietrich, sophomore, business administration and political science major

“To eat healthy. We’ve been going to the gym and we are buying healthier foods. Instead of buying Oreos, we’ll buy NatureValley instead!” – Liz Hallahan, freshman graphic design major and Christina Garofolo, freshman business administration major.

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New Year’s Resolutions: to make one, or not to make one, that is the question. Do you go through the

agonizing thought process of what you really want to accomplish this year, or do you just accept those five extra pounds you added last year and continue with your daily life? I took the adventurous route and decided to make a New Year’s resolution this year. Of course it’s always the cliché resolution, to lose weight, but I also decided that this was the year I was really going to stick to the diet and exercising – right after Christmas vacation ended.

Why waste the perfectly good two weeks left of my break with the agonizing thought of working out and eating healthy when I would just be starting a new routine when I got back to school? So I ate what I normally ate, and drank what I normally drank, and really didn’t bother to watch what I ate because I knew once I got back to school, I would be kicking my butt back into shape. Jan. 16 rolled around way too quickly for my liking.

Soon I was exchanging my bowl of cereal in for Special K bars and my iced tea for bottled water. Instead of relaxing in a recliner and channel surfing, I was now doing crunches and walking on the treadmill. My days of eating what I wanted and not working out are long gone, and I am now in for the long haul. I’m ready, and all I have to say is, bring it on 2007, bring it on!

Big trip to small country triggers old memories

DIANA VILARES STAFF WRITER

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They say that as we get older we start to value things we took for granted when we were young and more interested in how everything in life could benefit us. I guess they’re trying to tell us that we’re pretty selfish until we are capable of looking at the same thing twice and leaving with a deeper understanding of it the second time around… I recently took a trip to Portugal with my mother to visit family we hadn’t seen for a few years. For the nongeography majors, Portugal is located west of Spain and despite popular belief, its official language is not Spanish. Although small, Portugal is a country rich in history, and with the risk of sounding biased, a humble one. I had made the trip plenty of times before and my 84-year-old grandmother was still the top dog in the kitchen cooking for 20 people in honor of her daughter’s homecoming. But, still, things were different this time. When I was younger, the majority of my summers were spent across the Atlantic with my family. Then, my main concern was how I could sucker my grandfather into buying me ice cream at the local café and letting me keep the change to play pinball. I’d spend most of my time on the beach making new friends and answering childish questions that only

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The winter sun sets early, as people watch from a lookout on the side of one of Lisbon's hills, which are covered with Portuguese villages and ancient structures.

made sense then about what it’s like to be from another country. I was the “Americana” and I didn’t mind it. I was different and I liked it. My favorite thing to watch was the fishing boats come in at sunset with their gigantic fishing nets filled to their maximum capacity. The fishermen’s wives were already there in their big aprons with that unmistakable bulge of rolled up money in their pockets waiting to haggle with the beachgoers. I never haggled. Nah, I found that crawling into the swarm of people and getting my little hands on as much fresh seafood as I could without getting caught, way more appealing. I’d tuck them into my bathing suit and run as fast as I could back to my beach towel. I’m sure now that I had been spotted running away guilty, but I’m thankful to the fishy smelling stranger that let me go knowing that my intentions were anything but malicious. When I went back this September, all of my happy memories just seemed to come back to me. I remembered what it was like to be a part of a life-style that was simple, not as rushed or as critical as the one I had back at home. Don’t get me wrong, I

take pride in being an American and wouldn’t think of changing that about myself if I were ever given the opportunity, but it’s just a feeling of completion when you are able to go back to something that just feels like home. I can’t put my finger on what it is that I love most about my small country, in my eyes I love everything about it. I love the spices in the food. I love the cheesymusic and the dances that we are expected to know how to perform at any Portuguese gathering. I love the pride we take in the beautiful game of soccer. I love that despite it being a pre-

dominately Catholic country, there is very little pressure to choose religion over other things in life, but that a belief in God is always expected. But what I appreciated the most about this trip was getting to see the happiness in my mother’s face as she sat at a table fit for a king with her tons of aunts, uncles and cousins. When I got back to Cabrini, I came back with a second wind, wanting to work a little harder for the simple reason that I was not only reassured of where I wanted to go in life, but appreciated where I had come from and thankful for childhood memories.

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Black History Month: Who am I? “I had a postage stamp made in my honor. I also invented a shoemaking machine that increased production by 900%.”

Math anxiety overwhelms students JEN DAVIS STAFF WRITER

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“I am known as ʻthe real McCoyʼ. I invented the oil dripping cup and even those after me tried to do the same, none were as good as my own.”

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“I helped support my family at age 10, so I dropped out of school to get a job. I went on to create a communication system that went from the train to the station.”

“I worked in the laboratories of Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell. I invented the most important part of the light bulb – the carbon filament.”

Groundhog Day is officially Feb. 2 and as the story goes, if the groundhog sees his shadow, then there are six more weeks of winter.

Groundhog Day: is Phil feeling lucky this year? DAVE DAMIANO STAFF WRITER

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“I invented an item that is used by many S.W.A.T. teams and tactical teams today, the gas mask. I also invented the first traffic signal.”

“I invented something that goes really great with any kind of jelly: peanut butter! I was born into slavery and didnʼt graduate college until I was 30.”

“I invented 28 different electronic devices. Among them are the control devices for guided missiles, IBM computers and the pacemaker.”

“I am the first AfricanAmerican millionaire. I invented a hairgrowing lotion.”

“I invented one of the worldʼs greatest water guns, the Supersoaker!”

“I helped many blind people to see with my method of eye surgery.”

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Friday, Feb. 2 continues the tradition that has been set upon us since the 1800s: Groundhog Day. The earliest reference to Groundhog Day was recorded on Feb. 4, 1841 in Morgantown, Pa. During the fifth century many European Celts believed that animals had supernatural powers on days that were halfway between winter and spring. German folklore indicated that whenever bears and marmots came out of their winter hibernation too early, they were scared by their shadow and often retreated back for four to six weeks. This was later taken by the Romans and named as Hedgehog Day during the Festival of Februa, which takes place on Feb. 2. Hedgehog Day is basically the same premise; it just involves a hibernating hedgehog, ending with the same results. Thus began Groundhog Day. Every year in Punxsutawney, Pa. a festival is held to celebrate the groundhog. Each year, the groundhog, which goes by the name Punxsutawney Phil, is hauled out of his hole to determine the outcome. This year, it is believed, at approximately 7:25 a.m., Phil will be taken out of his hole, and if he sees his shadow, it is considered an omen of six more weeks of winter. If he does not see his shadow, then it is believed that an early spring is on the horizon. According to Groundhog.org, Phil’s predictions are correct 100 percent of the time. Over

the last seven years, Phil has seen his shadow, meaning there will be six more weeks of winter. And since they started keeping records in 1887, Phil saw his shadow 96 times out of 119. There have been 14 years without a shadow, and nine years in which there was no record. The popularity of Groundhog Day has spread all across the United States and Canada and was even made into a major motion picture of the same name in 1993 starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell. Even though the film was not filmed in Punxsutawney, Bill Murray and director Harold Ramis have both been honorary grand marshals at the festivities. Many festivities including fireworks, live entertainment and music, start the day off at 3 a.m. During this time, there is also a breakfast buffet, souvenir shop, an annual art show, and a scavenger hunt. The events end around midnight of Feb. 3. There has hardly been a winter this year, with temperatures recording up to 60 degrees throughout certain days in December. Many wonder if the cold weather is going to stay or if we will have an early spring, but the question on everyone’s mind this Groundhog Day is, does Phil feel lucky? Loquitur welcomes your comments on this story. Please send your comments to: Loquitur@googlegroups.co m. The editors will review your points each week and make corrections if warranted.

Pencils tap anxiously at the tick of the clock. The exams are evenly distributed amongst the students. Lost in a pool of numbers and complex annotations, one by one they chew on the end of their erasers. Math anxiety is a disabling condition causing humiliation, resentment and even panic. According to math specialist Diane Devanney, math anxiety is very common among Cabrini College students. If properly addressed it is a barrier they can easily overcome. For about six years Devanney has contributed to the math department. In 2004 she became a part time tutor, attending to the needs of students. “Most teachers coordinate their hours with the tutoring center,” Devanney said. Math support specialist Jacqueline Lavely is the newest edition to the math department. Tutoring privately for a number of years she returned to Cabrini for her secondary education degree. Certified in chemical engineering, she helps students with science majors as well.

For most students, taking exams are “do-or-die” challenges. Inevitably they inflame thoughts and frustration. By mastering test taking strategies and managing study habits students have the ability to thrive throughout their math experience. Senior marketing major Becca Gallagher recommends several study habits

are available seven days a week by phone and/or email for appointments. “The best part, is it’s free,” Devanney said. Devanney and Lavely offer “Math Mondays.” From 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. students are encouraged to swing by Jazzman’s café for extra help. Devanney smiles, “This gives us the opportunity to encourage

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for math. “Homework is the best study habit, also doing the end of the chapter review,” Gallagher said. The math tutoring center offers a wide variety of programs for students to enhance their math skills and clear up any misconceptions. Certified math tutors and peer tutors

students in a less-threatening environment.” With its grand premier in April, “Financial Fridays” will emerge, sponsored by Commerce Bank. Students will learn the importance of being financially stable and the basics of a checking accounts and debit card bal-

ances. Students who attend six of the seven topic sessions will receive a commerce checking account with a miraculous $25 balance. Devanney believes that students can overcome math anxiety through well attended classes, study sessions and practice problems. Having taught levels from 108 to 114, she holds five years of quizzes and tests. “These tests are very helpful considering the curriculum has roughly remained the same over the years,” Devanney said. Sophomore English and communication major Meghan Reilly believes that tutoring is very helpful. “The tutoring center only enforces the material I learn in class; it is a great study method.” Strategically coinciding with the core curriculum, math potentially overwhelms students. However, the math department helpfully acknowledges the popular weakness through daily tutorial sessions. Located in Founders Hall room 86, Devanney and Lavely welcome any one who desires extra guidance or a push of reinforcement.

Guide to undiscovered courses KARLI MORELLO

KRM723@CABRINI.EDU STAFF WRITER

Before you know it, the most stressful part of the semester will be lurking around the corner; registration. First you have to get that appointment with your adviser to figure out what classes you have left to take, and then you finally figure out a schedule where you have no 8:15 classes and definitely no Friday classes. Then the day comes when it is your turn to register for your carefully chosen classes and what happens? Half of them are closed. Every college student knows the troubles that come with registration and trying to get some good electives in along the way. Most students don’t dig deep enough into the many choices that Cabrini has to offer when it comes to electives. Instead of taking that extra history or sociology class, try something that will work your brain in a different way and maybe even spark a new interest in you. There are five very interesting classes offered here at Cabrini among many others that are a little bit out of the ordinary from traditional electives. The first of the five is BUS 382- Development of non-profit organizations. This class teaches students about non-profit managerial

issues and how to run and organize a non-profit company. It is obviously a stressful job what with little to no budget most of the time, so this could be a great class to get into if it’s in the back of your mind that maybe you would like to start a non-profit organization after college. The class also teaches about fundraising, grantmanship, financial planning and public versus private funding sources. All of these aspects are helpful in starting a non-profit or even a profitable company. According to professor John Heiberger, the class has not been taught in several years but is still an option. Another interesting yet hidden class is COM 381Writing for the theater. This class can be geared toward many majors and levels of interest. People who love to write and people who love the theater would all seem to enjoy this class. In the class, students will write scenes to plays and even create their own short or full length play which can become eligible for performance in Cabrini’s theater. The next class mentioned steers far away from the writing for the theater class. Environmental Science 307-Air and Water Quality. This class examines toxic and particulate emissions in the atmosphere and how they are harmful to the environment and to humans. The threat of indoor

air pollution to human health risks is also discussed. People in this class could learn a lot about what is harmful to the air we breathe and the water we drink and try to make a difference. This class can teach students about their own world and these sorts of classes are usually the most remembered after college. Joslyn Hayes, a senior business administration major, said “I haven’t taken any of these classes but they do sound interesting.” Hayes said that since she is a senior she is trying to finish everything she needs in order to graduate, but she would probably be interested in taking one of them if she had a spot to fill. Exercise science can always be a healthy choice for a class because it is a fact that you will be learning about exercise, the human body and what good things it does for it. This particular one is called Aging, physical activity and health. It explores physical activity with reference to aging and factors that can modify and improve functional capacity and upgrade a person’s quality of life. A student can’t go wrong with this class, being that it can only help you become healthier and more aware of what will build a strong body as you gets older. The last class found was FNA 209-Art of Philadelphia. This class is a lot different from other art classes

because it only studies the art and architecture of Philadelphia ranging from William Penn to the early 20th century. The class focuses on painting, furniture and architecture in Philadelphia. Dr. Adeline Bethany, professor of fine arts, said “I think one of the interesting aspects of this course is the fact that they spend one Saturday walking around Philadelphia viewing buildings that are reflective of dif ferent types of art/architecture. You would be surprised to know how many Philadelphia buildings are examples of Greek Revival art.” Leah Hannan, a sophomore social work major, said “I would be interested in taking FNA 209 because I would love to learn more about the art of Philly.” All of these classes are agreeably different from a lot of the traditional classes chosen not only at Cabrini, but most colleges around the nation. Hopefully students will broaden their horizons and step out of their major and required classes to take a different and interesting class that Cabrini has to offer. Loquitur welcomes your comments on this story. Please send your comments to: Loquitur@googlegroups.com. The editors will review your points each week and make corrections if warranted.

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Black History Month: Who am I? “I had a postage stamp made in my honor. I also invented a shoemaking machine that increased production by 900%.”

Math anxiety overwhelms students JEN DAVIS STAFF WRITER

JED724@CABRINI.EDU

“I am known as ʻthe real McCoyʼ. I invented the oil dripping cup and even those after me tried to do the same, none were as good as my own.”

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“I helped support my family at age 10, so I dropped out of school to get a job. I went on to create a communication system that went from the train to the station.”

“I worked in the laboratories of Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell. I invented the most important part of the light bulb – the carbon filament.”

Groundhog Day is officially Feb. 2 and as the story goes, if the groundhog sees his shadow, then there are six more weeks of winter.

Groundhog Day: is Phil feeling lucky this year? DAVE DAMIANO STAFF WRITER

DMD724@CABRINI.EDU

“I invented an item that is used by many S.W.A.T. teams and tactical teams today, the gas mask. I also invented the first traffic signal.”

“I invented something that goes really great with any kind of jelly: peanut butter! I was born into slavery and didnʼt graduate college until I was 30.”

“I invented 28 different electronic devices. Among them are the control devices for guided missiles, IBM computers and the pacemaker.”

“I am the first AfricanAmerican millionaire. I invented a hairgrowing lotion.”

“I invented one of the worldʼs greatest water guns, the Supersoaker!”

“I helped many blind people to see with my method of eye surgery.”

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THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED, OFTEN ATTEMPTED BUT NEVER DUPLICATED, ARRIVAL OF THE...

II In the “Sixth Sense,” what color is shown before a ghostly scene?

At the age of 10, Abigail Breslin from “Little Miss Sunshine” has been nominated for an Academy Award. At the moment, who is the youngest person to win an Oscar?

Who had the top-selling album of 2006?

What band sings the theme song for “South Park?”

What do Beavis and Butthead lose in “Beavis and Butthead do America?” MTV ANIMATION

What was the top-grossing film of 2006?

How many movies have Owen Wilson and Ben Stiller been in together?

Is each different colored piece of FrootLoops cereal a different flavor?

Jude Law was formerly roommates with... A. Natalie Portman B. Justin Long C. Ewan McGregor D. Cillian Murphy E. Clive Owen

The word “nerd” was first coined by who?

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In “Ahh, Real Monsters,” what was the teachers name? What fad was banned by many schools in the early ʼ90s after it caused several wrist injuries?

What is Rockoʼs dogʼs name from “Rockoʼs Modern Life?”

Which “Project Runway” designer mentioned below did not show a collection at Olympus Fasion Week? A. Jeffrey B. Michael C. Keith D. Uli E. Laura

Before playing Ugly Betty, America Ferrera played Carmen in what popular summer movie?

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Who is Rider Strong?

In the Seinfeld episode “Puerto Rican Day,” what are the names of Jerry, George and Kramer?

Whatʼs Brookʼs crowʼs name in “The Shawshank Redemption?”

Which movie did Will Smithʼs “Parents Just Donʼt Understand” song not play in? A. “Malibuʼs Most Wanted” B. ”The Parent Trap” C. ”Daddy Day Care” What gigantic poster is hanging in the vampireʼs lair in “The Lost Boys?”

What year was diet coke invented?

What famous wrestler appeared in the 1987 movie “The Princess Bride?”

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In the Police hit song, “Roxanne,” how many times is the word “Roxanne” sung throughout the song? What is Damon Wayanʼs robotʼs name in “Blankman?”

Back for itʼs second appearance, the pop culture extravaganza is here to challenge your knowledge of the sometimes pointless trivia of our generation. Be sure to pick up next weekʼs edition where we will reveal the answers to these 24 pesky questions.

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BEST ALBUMS

1. “Stadium Arcadium”Red Hot Chili Peppers 2. “Whatever People Say I Am, Thatʼs What Iʼm Not”Arctic Monkey 3.“Futuresex/Lovesounds”Justin Timberlake 4. “Light Grenades” Incubus 5. “Broken Boy Soldier” -The Raconteurs

BEST SINGLES

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1. “When You Were Young” The Killers 2. “Crazy”- Gnarls Barkley 3. “Dani California” Red Hot Chili Peppers 4. “Sexyback” Justin Timberlake 5. “Over my head” The Fray

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BIG BEACH FILMS V2 RECORDS/THIRD MAN UNIVERSAL STUDIOS

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BEST WEBSITES

BEST MOVIES

1.The Departed 2. Superman Returns 3. Little Miss Sunshine 4. Blood Diamond 5. Brick

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1. YouTube 2. Facebook 3. IMDB 4. Myspace Music 5. Post Secret

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Ripken,Gwynn in; McGwire out PATRICK MCGOWAN STAFF WRITER

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Both Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn have been inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame. Both players made it into the Hall of Fame on their first try and both received some of the highest vote percentages in history, Ripken coming in third and Gwynn coming in seventh on the charts. There was one player who, due to his involvement with steroids, did not make it despite his formidable record. This player is the home run legend Mark McGwire. Cal “Iron Man” Ripken Jr. was famed for his hard work attitude as well as his record breaking 2,632 games played. Ripken had played for 59 seasons, an impressive number for a second round pick out of high school. Although he was a baseball mainstay, he is most remembered for his contributions as a short stop. Ripken had taken the position away from an eight time Golden Glove winner in a time that most people believed that short stop was

not meant for tall people. Ripken’s first award came in ’82 when he won the Rookie of the Year award for nailing 28 home runs in a single year. This award was just the beginning as the next year would show. In 1983 Ripken would earn his first All Star appearance, an achievement that he would repeat another 18 times for a total of 19 All Star appearances. Also that year, Ripken would receive the Most Valuable Player award when he lead the Baltimore Orioles to a victory in the World Series by batting .317, whacking 27 balls out of the park, and gaining 102 RBIs. Ripken would continue to dominate by sending at least 20 balls out into the parking lot each season and continuing his reign as short stop. He would earn the Golden Glove in 1991, showing that he was also a force to be reckoned with out on the field. Tony Gwynn was a big figure at San Diego State. Everyone knew that he would make ripples in his sport. The question is how a point guard from San Diego

State, and later a San Diego Clipper’s draft pick, wound up in baseball’s Hall of Fame. After a brief stint in basketball, Gwynn decided it was time to try his hand at one of his favorite sports, baseball. Gwynn made it in by the bare skin on his teeth, being selected by the San Diego Padres as a third round draft pick. The complete opposite of Michael Jordan, when it came to baseball, Gwynn was a golden player. With his golden bat, which made 3,141 hits in 20 seasons, in one hand, Golden Glove in the other hand, and a golden smile to top it all off, Gwynn was on the fast track to the Hall of Fame. Gwynn would go on to make 15 All Star appearances, and obtain 8 batting titles. Gwynn would also garnish a career batting average of .338, an average topped only by Ted Williams who had a career average of .344. Gwynn’s only weakness was the long ball. After 20 seasons in baseball, Gwynn left with 135 home runs. Gwynn himself said that hitting the ball out of the park wasn’t what landed him in the baseball Hall of

Fame, it was his consistency at bat. Mark McGwire, also on the list for possible Hall of Fame status, was denied. Alone, his home run record would have been enough to kick down the doors and walk into the Hall of Fame, but his dealings with steroids were clearly an

issue. When McGwire went to Washington for the senate hearings, his fellow players had lied to the court about their involvement. McGwire, on the other hand, refused to talk about the matter and avoided any mention of steroids. Perhaps his refusal to cooperate will

bar him from ever getting into the Hall of Fame. The Loquitur welcomes your comments on this story. Please send your comments to loquitur@googlegroups.co m. The editors will review your comments each week and make corrections if warranted.

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UPCOMING GAMES Thursday, Feb. 1 Women’s Basketball vs. Alvernia (6 p.m.) Men’s Basketball vs. Alvernia (8 p.m.) Friday, Feb. 2 Women’s Track and Field at New Balance Collegiate Invitational (4 p.m.) Men’s Track and Field at New Balance Collegiate Invitational (4 p.m.) MCT

Kentucky Derby winner euthanized Former 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was euthanized Jan. 29 at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, capping nearly a year of pain and suffering. In last year’s Preakness Stakes, Barbaro shattered his right hind leg around the first turn of the race. The horse thereafter contracted the hoof disease laminitis, a disease that eventually crippled Barbaro and ended his racing career. Even though the colt made multiple strides toward full recovery, Barbaro could not maintain a comfort level which made his hind leg eventually unable to support weight. Phoenix Suns winning streak ends at 17 According to Philadelphia radio station 610 WIP, the Phoenix Suns are the most exciting team to watch in all sports. The Suns fell victim to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night 121-112. Timberwolves’ power forward Kevin Garnetts piled 44 points in the game and added 15 points in the fourth quarter to eclipse the Suns to their first loss in 17 games. Phoenix had scored 95 points in the first three quarters and couldn’t hang with the relentless fast pace Timberwolves action. In an interview with CBSportsline.com, Garnett said, “It’s just about being a presence,” Garnett said. “It’s about making them have to deal with me. I will continue to take that approach.” Historical Superbowl match-up For the first time in history, there will be two head to head coaches of African American decent in the Superbowl. Tony Dungy, head coach of the Indianapolis Colts and Lovie Smith, head coach of the Chicago Bears will take the reigns of their teams in hopes of bringing home a victory to their respected cities. No matter the side of the victory, for the first time in History, an African American coach will kiss the Vince Lombardi trophy at the end of the game.

Saturday, Feb. 3 Women’s Track and Field at New Balance Collegiate Invitational (10 a.m.) Men’s Track and Field at New Balance Collegiate Invitational (10 a.m.) Women’s Basketball at Rosemont (1 p.m.) Men’s Basketball vs Marywood (3 p.m.) Monday, Feb. 5 Men’s Basketball at Arcadia (8 p.m.) Thursday, Feb. 8 Women’s Basketball vs. Eastern (6 p.m.) Men’s Basketball vs. Eastern (8 p.m.) Saturday, Feb. 10 Women’s Track and Field at Delaware Invitational (10 a.m.) Men’s Track and Field at Delaware Invitational (10 a.m.) Women’s Basketball at Immaculata (1 p.m.) Men’s Basketball at Immaculata (3 p.m.) Monday, Feb. 12 Women’s Basketball at Neumann (6 p.m.) Men’s Basketball at Neumann (8 p.m.)

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Bonds fails MLB drug test VICKIE PAPAGEORGE STAFF WRITER

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A failed drug test for Barry Bonds under Major League Baseball’s amphetamine policy on Thursday Jan.11, could leave the career of the possible future homerun king in question. The New York Daily News recently reported that the 42 year-old outfielder of the San Francisco Giants had tested positive for the use of amphetamines last season. Bonds’ immediate response to his test results was that he found the substance he used in the locker of fellow teammate Mark Sweeney and then denied such remarks in a statement made public on Thursday where he gave his deepest apologies to Sweeney and his family. Bonds made it clear that Sweeney had nothing to do with the current situation whatsoever. The news of these test results hangs over the heads of Bonds, the Major League Baseball Association and the San Francisco Giants. A press release from the San Francisco Giants, which was posted the day after the results had been leaked, said, “The San Francisco Giants are strongly opposed to the use of performance enhancing substances, including stimulants, by major league players. Major League Baseball has a strong policy in place to deal with the issue of performance enhancing substances. The Giants will continue to be supportive of Baseball’s efforts in this area. Consistent with requirements of the Basic Agreement, the Club will

Barry Bonds has recently failed a drug test. Along side of his steroid allegations, Bondsʼ illustrious career has been put in serious danger.

have no further comment on allegations with respect to any player’s testing history.” With a current one- year, $16- million unsigned contract with the Giants for the 2007 season and 21 homeruns shy of Hank Aaron’s all time record of 755, Bonds has also been under investigation for allegedly committing perjury before a grand jury in 2003 that was investigating a federal break-in at the headquarters of the Bay Area Laboratory

Co-Operative (BALCO). Bonds told the jury that he had never knowingly used any performance enhancing drugs. Stating his opinion on whether Bonds really did use some form of a performance enhancing drug, Michael Berliere, a senior history and political science major, said, “This news just reaffirms what most people knew of Bonds. It was blatantly obvious that he was using some form of drugs by the way he bulked up

after one season.” After arriving in the Dominican Republic for the Juan Marichal Golf Classic, Bonds said to reporters from the Associated Press, “I’m sure I’m going to break the record [for homeruns] this year.” The question lies whether the confidence exuded in that statement still remains intact for Bonds after the recent negative spotlight he has attained. Amanda Arnold, a sophomore math and secondary

education major, said, “If Bonds does break the record for homeruns this season the reputation of that honor may be at stake. No one wants to honor a player who does not play fairly, if that happens to be the case.” While Arnold holds the idea of playing fair true; Matt Perks, a sophomore chemistry major, believes in fairness in a different perspective. Perks said, “If Ty Cobb can be inducted into the Hall of Fame after all of his violent racism and un-

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ethical actions then why should Barry Bonds be looked down upon and held from an honor like that?” Whether his career and possible future as the Homerun King are in jeopardy, it is not for certain, but the investigation still continues for Bonds who has yet to sign the contract to play for the San Francisco Giants in the 2007 season.

Eagles’ wings clipped again KASEY MINNICK

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Saints running backs Reggie Bush breaks for a long touchdown in a 27-24 New Orleans win.

On Jan. 13 the Louisiana Superdome was jammed with screaming fans wearing their emotions on their sleeves for the only thing that meant anything to them: getting one step closer to the Super Bowl. The Philadelphia Eagles traveled to New Orleans to take on the Saints in the divisional round playoff game of the National Football Conference. After many punches were given and taken, the game ended in the Saints favor, the score 27-24. Now, all the Eagles’ fans could do is chant, E-A-G-L-E-S, O-U-T. The city of Philadelphia did not see victory since the Philadelphia 76ers won the National Basketball Association title in 1983. So when star quarterback Donovan McNabb tore his ACL in his right knee in week 11, it didn’t give Philly fans much to look forward to. After Donovan left the field, in stepped backup quarterback Jeff Garcia to take on the leadership position. When Garcia couldn’t bring his team to beat the Tennessee Titans and then the next week suffered a loss to the Indianapolis Colts, it seemed as if it were safe to say the season was down the drains. That is where many people were wrong. Garcia and his teammates rallied for five straight wins, clinching the NFC East championship for the fifth time in six years.

After a turnaround season, the Eagles gained home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs. The New York Giants came to Lincoln Financial Field with hopes to take out the red-hot birds, but came up short. After this win, the Eagles would now face the Saints in the deep south. The Eagles were butting heads with the top-ranked offense in the NFL and without McNabb, their best pass rusher Jevon Kearse and cornerback Lito Sheppard, chances looked slim for Philly. After a back-and-forth rally put on by both teams, the game came down to the final minutes when Eagles head coach Andy Reid decided to punt on 4th and 15. With two timeouts left and 1:56 left on the clock, he thought his team had enough time to get the ball back. Reid trusted his team as he had all season, but that was the last time the Eagles would possess the football. This call by Reid is now one of the most questioned and ridiculed call in recent Philadelphia sports history, according to ESPN. After the game was in the books, the Eagles tandem of Jeff Garcia and Villanova graduate Brian Westbrook were very successful. Garcia went 15 for 30 and threw for 240 yards with one touchdown. Running back Westbrook had 13 carries for 116 yards with two touchdowns. For the winning team, the numbers of quarterback Drew Brees and running back Deuce McAllister were nearly the same as their opponents’. Brees completed 20 out of 32

passes for 243 yards with one touchdown and McAllister had 21 carries for 143 yards with one touchdown. McAllister was one of the deciding factors though, bringing the Saints back from a 21-13 deficit with a five-yard touchdown run. After a rollercoaster year for the Eagles with top players dropping out of the lineup due to injuries and coming up short in the playoffs, this year has proved to be an accomplishment. Being 6-10 last season and pulling off a 10-6 regular season record shows great improvement. For next season with all projected starters under contract except for wide receiver Donte’ Stallworth things can only get better. Now that Philadelphia saw what Garcia can do under pressure, there is even more faith put into the non-starters on the sideline. Garcia also shows great devotion to his team by willing to return in a back-up role to McNabb. This year showed off talents of many new players within the organization, but the Eagles know that they need even more determined players added to the roster that will allow them to have a better record and get further into the playoffs. The fans from the City of Brotherly Love will not have a problem watching their team reach the top as they yell their chants louder than ever before from Lincoln Financial Field.

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SPORTS Women’s basketball posts up into first place with solid 8-1 PAC record MEGAN PELLEGRINO STAFF WRITER

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Just about halfway through the basketball season, the women demonstrate their power and greatness by being first in the southern division of PAC. Currently the women’s basketball team 0holds a record in PAC 8-1 with the loss to Gwynedd-Mercy on Jan. 18. Overall, the women’s team record is 125 and now on a three-game winning streak. Coach Bobbi Morgan, who is on her third year at Cabrini, believes that the greatness of the team is because of the unselfishness of the players. The team is “playing together, learning to play defense the way we want them to play and they are getting better,” Morgan said. “Our practices are very competitive and everyone pushes each other which definitely helps us out in the games,” sophomore guardforward Nikki Duggan said, “a lot of teams only rotate six or seven players, but we usually get at least 11 or 12 in on a regular game basis.” “Our team is young and yet we are playing as if we

have played together for a long time,” sophomore forward-center Lauren Magill said. This young team features only one junior, Sharae Middlebrook. The rest of the team contains seven freshmen and 10 sophomores. Coach Morgan feels that the credit of the well-played season thus far is that it is a younger team. “It’s a process,” Morgan said, “but I am happy because I can really see the progress we have made. We have already beaten teams we lost to last year.” This year the women’s team has had games that have broken records in Cabrini women’s basketball history. They have beaten Kings College, for the first time in nine seasons. The women seem to have a handle on the season thus far. The next game is scheduled on Saturday Feb. 3 against Rosemont. “We all hope to keep our season going in the direction it has been going in,” sophomore forward-center Kate Fetterman said. “With our record, I’m positive that we’ll make it to the play offs and we have a great chance of winning the PAC championship,” Magill said.

Campus Announcements YADIRA TOLEDO EVENTS EDITOR

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Broadway trip: “Wicked” Cabrini students are welcome to join CAP Board and the office of student activities on Saturday, Feb. 3 as they host a trip into New York City to see the popular play, “Wicked.” The bus is scheduled to leave promptly at 2 p.m. For more information please contact Ashley Shoenfelt at (610) 902-8461 or via e-mail at als732@cabrini.edu. Campus concert For one night only, CAP board is sponsoring a concert intended to musically entertain students. Musician Reed Kendall from Ardmore, PA will perform a live concert on Wed., Feb. 7 in Jazzman’s. Beginning at 9 p.m., he will entertain audiences with his original songs and lyrics. For more information please contact Ashley Shoenfelt at (610) 902-8461 or via e-mail at als732@cabrini.edu. Tony Gregory night Cabrini’s athletic department calls the campus community to honor student athlete Tony Gregory. This event will be held at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8 at the Dixon Center during the Cabrini-Eastern men’s basketball game. CHARLIE GRUGAN/GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Sophomore guard Nina Williams nudges off a defending player from a steal.

Bizarre magic Magician Brian Brushwood will perform a unique and entertaining combination of magic and comedy for Cabrini audiences on Friday, Feb. 9. He will begin his routine, which includes eating fire and breaking a concrete brick on his head, at 8 p.m. in the Grace Hall Atrium. For more information please contact Ashley Shoenfelt at (610) 902-8461 or via e-mail at als732@cabrini.edu. Valentine’s Day dinner and concert The Cabrini community is invited to join CAP board as they host a Valentine’s Day dinner in the Mansion accompanied by live musical entertainment provided by Jared Campbell. The night’s festivities will begin promptly at 9 p.m. Those interested in attending this particular event are required to make reservations and pay a fee of $5. For more information please contact Ashley Shoenfelt at (610) 902-8461 or via e-mail at als732@cabrini.edu. Valentine’s Day dance On Thursday, Feb. 15, CAP board calls students to the Grace Hall Atrium to celebrate Valentine’s Day with music, fun and dancing. The celebration is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. and continue until 1 a.m. For more information please contact Ashley Shoenfelt at (610) 9028461 or via e-mail at als732@cabrini.edu.

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From left to right, sophomore Casey Kyler, sophomore Nikki Dugan, sophomore Lauren Magill, sophomore Nina Williams, sophomore Kate Fetterman and freshman Monica Souders huddle around for a team meeting during their last game versus Wesley on Jan. 29.