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Board approves governance model AMANDA FINNEGAN EDITOR IN CHIEF

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The board of trustees unanimously voted to approve the new governance model on Feb. 24, 2007, despite the narrow margin of faculty disapproval during the December vote. Twenty six approved, 27 disapproved and 4 abstained. The Middle States Commission of Higher Education mandated that revisions be made to chapter one of the Faculty Handbook in their exit report in March 2005 and gave the college an 18month time frame. The board approved the chapter with one amendment that states, “Any substantive changes to the Faculty Handbook must be forwarded to the Board of Trustees through the president” “I think the board would be better served if there was a more open line of communication from the

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Women step up as leaders ELIZABETH BRACHELLI MANAGING EDITOR

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While past female leaders paved the path for women to gain equality and leadership, today’s women are stepping up to fill the gap between men and women. Women worldwide are demanding equality and fulfilling leadership roles in the workplace and in academics. Women have filled more than half of the United States jobs created in the first part of the decade and they have secured the most lucrative openings, according to the Wall Street Journal. Overall, men gained 1,804,000 jobs and women 1,996,000, or 52.5 percent of the total increase, for the period studied. Dr. Antoinette Iadarola, president of Cabrini College, said, “It was hard for women.” While Iadarola and many other women have worked their way up into leadership positions, the 21st century has seen other female leaders bridge the gap between men and women. Condoleezza Rice made a leap for women when she was appointed as the first female African- American to be the secretary of state in 2005. In 2007, another step for women was taken as Nancy Pelosi became the first woman speaker of the House. Also, Hillary Rodham Clinton is trying to help break the nation’s highest glass ceiling by

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Dr. Antoinette Iadarola, president of Cabrini College, is one of the many women that hold a leadership position at the college. Women are not only moving up in the workplace, but in education as well. As of 2005, 26.1 million women, 25 or older, have a bachelorʼs degree or more, which is more than double the number of 20 years ago.

becoming the first female president for the 2008 presidential election, according to the Washington Post.” Beth Briggs, a freshman psychology and sociology major, said, “We’re past due for a female running. Iadarola sided with Briggs as she said, “It’s a travesty we even

have to say that. I’d like to see more women in political life. Like many other women, Iadarola had to work her way to the top. She recalled a time when she had written an article at Oxford University and it had gone to the public for critiquing. Iadarola was told by her mentor not to publish her first name since

women had difficulty establishing their names. At the time, men were the only people considered to have writing that was worthy for the public. After Iadarola’s article made it to the public, many informed

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Students look for more than big name colleges NICOLE OSUCH

ASST. MANAGING EDITOR

NAO722@CABRINI.EDU

EMILY BUERGER/PHOTO EDITOR

In the 2007 edition of The Princeton Reviewʼs, “Best 261 Colleges” both Villanova University and Syracuse University made the rankings. On the other hand Cabrini College did not.

Finding a place to call home and get a degree for four years is one of the biggest decisions one has to make in life. For Katherine Brachelli that decision was three years ago as she sat before three college acceptance letters. Two letters came from two very well-known schools that most high-school students only dream of attending, Syracuse University and Villanova University. A third acceptance letter was from Cabrini College, a small private Catholic college

tucked back in the woods in Radnor, Pa. Brachelli ranked in the top 10 percent of her high school graduating class and graduated in the National Honors Society. She had a strong G.P.A. to accompany the AP and honors classes that she took. Every year high school seniors shift into panic mode as they are confronted with applying to colleges and then waiting by the mailbox for their ticket out of their hometown to a college where they will engage their

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Women can wear the pants too Plastered all over prime-time television is Gap’s latest catchy ad for their new “Boyfriend Trousers” for women. The ad has the typical Gap look with a white screen, the fresh faces of a couple arguing over pants to the tune of “Anything you can do I can do better…” Sure, the ad is just for pants but the message behind it is one that is age old. Anything men can do, women can do better. Well, maybe not better, but just as well. During the month of March, we honor the great strides that women have made in history. Whether it is honoring a single mother for her strength or a presidential candidate for her courage, the month is dedicated to recognizing strong women and their contribution to society. In the past few years, we have seen big milestones for women on Capitol Hill. Condoleezza Rice became the first female African-American Secretary of State in 2005, Senator Nancy Pelosi was elected the first female speaker of the house in November 2006 and Senator Hillary Clinton announced her candidacy for president and is now one of the democratic front-runners. But unfortunately, in a male-dominated world, Clinton winning the presidency, or any woman for that matter, may be far fetched. Clinton is even doubted by her own gender. Some feel that she isn’t fit for the job because she won’t be respected by her male peers or the rest of the world won’t look at the U.S. as the super power we claim to be. Even Speaker Pelosi is a minority on her own turf. Out of the 435 members of Congress, only a dismal 74 are women. This is surprising considering 65 percent of women reported voting in the 2004 presidential election, 62 percent higher than their male counter parts, according to the most recent U.S. census. On the other hand, Cabrini is an institution where most leadership positions are held by women. Our president is a woman, along with the chair of the board of trustees, three vice presidents and 7 women department chairs. When we look at how far women have come, it’s hard to believe that it was less than 90 years ago that women were granted the right to vote. It’s even harder to believe that they were denied it in the first place. We are led to believe that women have equal rights but a stereotype still exists. Women are still not paid as much as males in the workplace and they are not given the same opportunities for advancement. Women earn only 77 cents for every dollar a man makes, according to a 2006 article in the Washington Post. Laws can be passed until we are blue in the face, but laws can’t change mentalities. People need to realize that the stereotypes of gender are just that, stereotypes. And, while some women and men may fit them, there are many who don’t. Gender does not dictate skills. Why do we continue to base our judgments on ancient stereotypes rather than the qualifications of a person? Gender does not decide how well a person can run a company or lead a nation. If Senator Clinton is going to be a good president it will be because she has the right skills and qualifications, not because she is a woman. Gender isn’t a personality trait, it isn’t a learned ability and it isn’t a leadership skill. It is a classification based on anatomy. It does not determine how well someone will do their job. So women, have confidence in your own sex and men, don’t doubt that a women could do your job just as well. They say behind every good man there is a strong woman. It’s time for women to step out from behind the curtain and for society to take notice of their accomplishments and abilities.

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Thursday, March 22, 2007

Ecuador trip raises social awareness NIKKI SABELLA A&E EDITOR

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Escaping from the chilly blasts of the winter and going to somewhere tropical is usually what college students are hoping for during their early spring break. Eight students got the chance to do just that, but spent more of their time in Ecuador learning about social justice rather than basking in the sunlight. As part of an immersion trip set up by Rosto de Cristo and Catholic Relief Services, the students went to Duran, Ecuador and spent time living off of a dollar a day as the Ecuadorians do. “It was incredible. In fact, it was probably one of the most rewarding experiences of my life,” Brian Scelzo, a junior finance major, said. The eight students who went were Scelzo; Laura Woods, a junior special education major; Kevin Burke, a sophomore finance major; Renee Roff, a sophomore elementary education major; Jessica Zawrotny, a sophomore psychology major; Jennifer Smith, a senior marketing major; Bridget Flynn, a sophomore elementary education major; and Christine Graf, a sophomore English and communication major. Laura Gorgol and Jeanie Gustafson, of the Wolfington Center, also went. They lived in a retreat house together for a week. “This was definitely my best spring break,” Woods said. “I learned so much about the Ecuadorian culture, poverty issues, the people I went with and even myself. I would not trade it in for anything.” Woods said that she became interested when her boyfriend talked about his experience with

the trip and that her interest in social justice made her want to go even more. The trip started off on Feb. 24 and went until March 4; two of those days were for travel. The temperatures were in the 100’s and the experience was religious. “Every moment of the day, during our visits, people were thanking God for everything that they do have, whereas here I can imagine people cursing God for everything they do not have,” Scelzo said as he compared poverty in Philadelphia to Ecuador. The days started off with a 9 a.m. to noon insight of different lifestyles and facilities throughout neighborhoods. Subsequent afternoon activities involved participating in after school programs where volunteers helped the children in geography, mathematics and character education. They also visited Damien House, a hospital specifically for patients with Hansen’s disease, formerly known as leprosy. “I truly appreciate everything I have here at home and even though it seems like it’s the bane of my existence, I value my education more than ever before,” Scelzo said. He said that he feels

privileged to be part of the top 1 percent of the world to get a college degree; he learned this on his trip. Scelzo’s most memorable moment was when he visited the after school program called “Manos Abrietas” or “Open Hands.” He remembered that afterwards the 50 children got fresh water and bread to eat and there were only four rolls left. They were begging for more to give to their family. “From that point on, I realized how wasteful of food we are and how wasteful of food I was, and I am committed to change that about myself,” Scelzo said. Woods felt that the value of a dollar was one of the greatest lessons she learned. She said that many people reflect on her trip and comment about how hard it would be to live off of only a dollar. But she feels it wasn’t that hard to do and it made her aware of those who go hungry everyday. “I feel so lucky to have been given this opportunity and I am very excited to continue working for social justice,” she said. “It amazes me how even giving a little bit to others can truly help.”

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As part of an immersion trip set up by Rosto de Cristo and Catholic Relief Services, eight students went to Duran, Ecuador and spent time living off of a dollar a day as the Ecuadorians do.

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Thursday, March 22, 2007

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Women reach new level in leadership

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Iadarola is also part of the 37 percent of women 16 or older who works in a management, professional and related occupation, compared with 31 percent of men according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

WOMEN, page 1 of the master’s degrees awarded of being a leader. her mentor that the man who wrote the article did credible work. The critiques were favorable. After the public accepted Iadarola’s piece, her first name was released. Iadarola said, “It was hard for women to be taken seriously.” Women have also been taking the lead in the academic field as well. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 870,000 bachelor’s degrees will be awarded to women in the 2006-2007 school year. Women also are expected to earn 369,000 master’s degrees during this period. Women would, therefore, earn 58 percent of the bachelor’s and 61 percent

during this school year. Also, there are 26.1 million women 25 or older with a bachelor’s degree or more education in 2005, more than double the number 20 years earlier. Mary Krystyne Burgess, a junior psychology major, said, “I think it’s a really great step for women. It makes me proud to be a woman.” Iadarola also explained that to be a successful leader several qualities are necessary. She described a leader as needing to have persistence, self-confidence, perseverance, competence and a sense of humor. These qualities are needed in both men and women. Iadarola also said that taking risks is an important part

Briggs said, “There’s still a glass ceiling but it’s not as severe.” Today, 37 percent of women 16 or older work in management, professional and related occupations, compared with 31 percent of men, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Also, as of 2005, only eight Fortune 500 companies have women CEOs or presidents. In 1995, 8.7 percent of corporate officers in Fortune 500 companies were women. This percentage rose to 16.4 percent by 2005. Iadarola said, “The future belongs to those who believe in their dreams.”

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Chapter one receives approval HANDBOOK, page 1 ting recommendations. Fullerfaculty and from the student body to the board. Currently, all information is filtered through a few administrators. The board would be more knowledgeable and Cabrini would be better served,” Dr. Sharon Schwarze, professor of philosophy said. Schwarze served on the faculty handbook committee for a number of years. “In the course of the Board’s decision-making process, I did share the results of the December vote of the faculty and all correspondence I received from the Faculty Senate,” President Iadarola said in a letter to the faculty. “We [board of trustees] believe that the new governance model reflects best practices in higher education, incorporates the core values of the College and broadens meaningful faculty participation in decision-making,” Margaret Duprey, chair of the board of trustees, said in a memo to the president on Feb. 27. The new governance model eliminates the faculty senate, academic council and the president’s faculty meeting. Instead, the approved model includes the Faculty Assembly, a committee composed of all full-time faculty members, the president, the vice-president of academic affairs, dean for academic affairs and dean for graduate and professional studies. The Faculty Handbook Steering Committee, minus administrators, along with Dr. Anthony Tomasco, professor of psychology, and Dr. Sheryl Fuller-Espie, associated professor of biology, will oversee the appointing and voting of officials for the new model. Faculty are currently submit-

Espie was the chair of faculty senate in the former governance model. “The board did not rubber stamp the chapter because the president approved it. They carefully read all the material from the AAUP [American Association of University Professors] lawyer and the concerns submitted from the faculty senate,” Dr. Jolyon Girard, professor of history and political science, said. Girard was the co-chair of the Faculty Handbook Steering Committee. Within the new governance structure, faculty will no longer have the option to speak without an administrator present at major committee meetings, which has sparked debate among the faculty. “A majority of the faculty rejected the governance model so the faculty cannot be happy. The faculty, however, has no choice but to try to make the best of the situation in order to keep a voice in governance. Right now their voice is only a squeak,” Schwarze said. The board vote signified closure on chapter one for the faculty and administration after months of discussion over the proposed governance model. “We commend the hard work of all involved in this Handbook project and the robust debate surrounding these important issues. We thank the Steering Committee and the President for bringing this matter to closure,” Duprey said. “Get it off the desk so we can focus on the issues that affect the men and women we teach here,” Girard said. The remaining chapters of the Faculty Handbook are currently in final drafts, will be voted on by the faculty and sent to the board of trustees.

Hidden-gem colleges attract students COLLEGE, page 1 ed sports programs and research

minds and enjoy themselves for the next four years. In the 2007 edition of The Princeton Review’s, “Best 261 Colleges” both Villanova University and Syracuse University made the rankings. On the other hand Cabrini College did not. According to The Princeton Review there are more than 4,000 colleges and trade schools out there. This could explain why students often look for big-name schools, ones that stand out in the bunch. According to The Princeton Review, “larger schools are usually the ones that get all the press and hype with their largely fund-

hospitals.” Brachelli learned of Cabrini College while talking to a SAT prep tutor about a major in English and communications. “Syracuse University and Villanova University were all so much of the same. There was no one way to distinguish between them. I liked the interaction here between the professors and students at Cabrini. I don’t think you get that at other schools,” said Brachelli. She was also drawn to Cabrini College based on the fact that she could get a strong background in both English and communication at the same time. She thought it would give her a competitive edge when the time came for her to enter the job market.

“I’m a competitive person and that is what originally drew me to Syracuse University and Villanova University. I even considered applying to Columbia University but when I came here I loved the relaxed atmosphere.” Saleem Brown an admissions counselor at Cabrini College said, “A smaller school does have its benefits, for one, the classroom size. I think students would rather be in a class size between 25-30 than 100 -300. Second, the professors at Cabrini College know your name you’re not just an I.D. number.” At the end of the day, Cabrini College might not have been the “best” or “highest-ranked” in terms of being well-known on Brachelli’s list but it certainly

EMILY BUERGER/PHOTO EDITOR

Small colleges such as Cabrini possess attractive qualities like larger colleges. However, small colleges interests a large amount of prospective students.

was the best fit for her. “I never thought I would choose such a small school. Not too many people know Cabrini College’s name

but you come out of here with such an extensive background and portfolio,” said Brachelli.

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Thursday, March 22, 2007

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Founder’s Day promotes Studies find new risk for firefighters environmental justice VICKIE PAPAGEORGE

LIZ LAVIN

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Cabrini College held its third Founder’s Day on Mon., March 19. Founder’s Day is held in honor of Sister Ursula Infante, MSC, the founder of Cabrini College. Each year the day is themed around a specific social justice issue and a speaker is invited who embodies the Cabrinian legacy of making the love of God visible through active social justice work in the world. Past years have seen an immigration-rights activist and a death penalty abolitionist. This year the speaker was Dr. Robert Bullard, Ware Distinguished Professor of sociology. He is known as the founder of environmental justice and has been changing environmental policies across the United States since he started in this field in the 1970s. Bullard told the story of how he accidentally became involved in environmental justice when his wife came home from work one day and said, “I just sued the state of Texas.” She filed a lawsuit because a certain company was trying to put a landfill in the middle of an African-American community. She needed a sociologist to help her research and make her case, and Bullard was it. As he describes it, “I was roped into this profession.” Bullard defines environment as where people live, work, play, worship and go to school as well as the physical and natural world. “When we define it in that

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Dr. Robert Bullard, Ware Distinguished Professor of sociology (above), spoke about environmental justice on Founderʼs Day, Mon., March 19.

context, it doesn’t leave much out,” he said. He explained that race is a large factor in environmental justice and told a story about a family who lived next to a landfill. Their water was contaminated yet officials told them it was safe to drink. The whole family got sick. The family lived only 54 feet from the landfill; the closest county commissioner was five miles away. Bullard used this point to emphasize that those who are not directly affected by it easily ignore the problem. “[Environmental justice] is something that I’ve heard about but not expanded on,” freshman English and communication

major Diana Trasatti said. “I always had a very general knowledge of it; this went much deeper.” Freshman nursing major Bridget Cantwell agreed saying, “I never knew race was such a big issue in the environment.” Bullard is working towards environmental equality for everyone, whether they are AfricanAmerican, white, rich or poor. He says the rebuilding of New Orleans is up to the young volunteers that can take on the leadership because we can not rely on the government. “The solution we are calling for is environmental justice for all,” he said.

Firefighters may be putting themselves at risk in more ways than one. Recent studies that have been done by environmental health researchers at the University of Cincinnati have shown that firefighters have an increased risk of cancer. The study, which was entirely led by the University of Cincinnati, took into account 110 thousand firefighters from 32 scientific studies that had been done previously. These studies focused on researching the health effects and the cancer risks of being a firefighter. Evidence was found that the firefighters in this particular profession are more likely to develop four different types of cancer than people working in other fields. They are twice as likely to develop testicular cancer and have higher rates of non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and prostate cancer. Researchers also confirmed previous findings that firefighters are at greater risk for multiple myeloma. Grace LeMasters, professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of Cincinnati said in an article for UC Health News, said, “Firefighters work in an inherently dangerous occupation on a daily basis. As public servants, they need and deserve additional protective measures that will ensure they aren’t at an increased cancer risk.”

The study showed that the protective gear that firefighters have worn in the past proved to be incapable of protecting them from cancercausing agents they come in contact with each time they step into the scene of a fire. Even sitting among the idling, diesel fire trucks that produce exhaust can have an extremely negative effect on the health of these people. James Lockey, professor of environmental health and pulmonary medicine at the University of Cincinnati said in an article for UC Health News, “There’s a critical and immediate need for additional protective equipment to help firefighters avoid inhalation and skin exposures to known and suspected occupational carcinogens.” The International Agency for Research on Cancer concluded that the compounds firefighters are exposed to each day qualify as carcinogens or cancer-causing agents. These compounds include benzene, diesel engine exhaust, chloroform, soot, styrene and formaldehyde. All of these substances can be absorbed through the skin while firefighters are at the scene of a fire. The study explained that in addition to the need for improvement with the gear the men wear each day, firefighters need to thoroughly wash their bodies after work each day to prevent themselves from absorbing soot and other residues from fires.

Students travel to Italy for 8 day trip JEN DAVIS

STAFF WRITER

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The all-inclusive study tour trip to Italy introduced 23 Cabrini students to a widespread Italian itinerary Feb. 23. The Cabrini World Ambassadors Club, the club without borders, fulfilled an eight day trip. Assistant professor of romance language, Dr. Uliano coordinated the trip, with the help of English and communication professor, Dr. Wright. “This is a great opportunity for students to have fun and there is no pre-registration required,” Dr. Uliano said. Once fall semester rolls around interested participants must join the Cabrini World Ambassadors Club. Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The initial deposit will secure a space on the trip. Once guaranteed a spot, students can enroll in a preapproved three credit course as part of their 18 credit load for the spring. This abroad trip to Italy revolved around the core curriculum for the course. Students got

an opportunity to experience the life of studying-abroad. Cabrini world ambassadors club president sophomore finance and mathematics major Shannon Santangelo loved the idea of the trip: “You earn three credits, and become acquainted with the world.” In addition to earning the three credits this course falls under the primary core curriculum. The Italy trip fell under the area of aesthetics. For $1,689, one student could travel to Italy with all expenses paid for. This price included round-trip airfare from Philadelphia to Italy, housing in centrally-located Italian hotels, three main meals daily, transportation, hotel taxes and gratuities. Senior finance major Maria Olivia DeNadai traveled from Padova, Italy to complete her college education at Cabrini. DeNadai was introduced to Cabrini when her brother attended Valley Forge Military Academy. Dr. Uliano, Dr. Wright and the students visited DeNadai at her home in which she and her mother took them out to Italy. With a day-to-day itinerary the

students traveled from one destination to another. The trip allowed them to experience Italy’s cities including Venice, Florence and Rome. Siena, Verona and Ferrara were their concentrations for much of the week. Each aspect of the trip focused on renaissance art and architecture. “Castle Santangelo in Rome was my favorite place. In addition to sharing the same name as me, it was just so beautiful. The pope was once there and looked up inside the chapel and saw an angel. So they refer to the castle as ‘saint angel,” Santangelo said. This is the second year in which The Cabrini Ambassadors Club arranged a spring break trip. Spring break of 2006 Dr. Uliano traveled to Mexico. This trip fell under the area of diversity in the Cabrini core curriculum. Next year he hopes to organize a trip to London. “The Italy trip was such a success that, I would love to conduct two trips one to Italy and the other to London,” Uliano said. While the trip is not widely advertised, if a student is interested they should contact him

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The all-inclusive study tour trip to Italy introduced twenty-three Cabrini students to a widespread Italian itinerary 23 Feb. The Cabrini World Ambassadors Club, the club without borders fulfilled an eight day trip.

immediately in the beginning of the fall semester. With all accommodations paid for, the trip covers the subject matter of the course. Uliano said, “Through ample

advertising and word of mouth, students will become informed. I strongly encourage interested students to come contact me.”

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Thursday, March 22, 2007

Smoking ban spreads Mohammed across college campuses

confesses to 9/11 attacks

ASHLEY COOK

ASST. NEWS EDITOR

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At least 43 colleges have gone smoke-free from California to New Jersey, according to USA Today. Nearly 31 percent of fulltime college students smoke, compared with about 25 percent of the overall population, according to the federal government’s 2005 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Smoking is being banned everywhere on these campuses, even in the main quads and sidewalks. “It’s a public policy for the greater good,” Hyson, said. “ It’s a public health issue because it infects others.” Smoking on most campuses, including Cabrini, already is prohibited inside and 30 feet around dorms. A full ban could bar students from smoking on campus or in dorm parking lots also. A major problem with smoking on campus is the health issues related to second-hand smoke. “Second-hand smoke is a real health risk particularly in younger people.” Hyson said. “Whatever you can do to limit it helps to prevent a higher risk.” C. Everett Koop, former surgeon general of the United States, once said that nicotine has an addictiveness similar to that of heroin or cocaine. College students today have fallen prisoner to this threatening addiction. With that in mind, recent steps have been taken in order to restrain this habit. “Students underestimate the power of addiction, and how it becomes woven into their daily life,” Christine Hyson, director of health and wellness education, said. Eastern University is already one campus that is smoke-free. Schools such as Neumann College have pavilions meant for smokers, but these pavilions aren’t all that safe because of the amount of second-hand smoke. “Where am I supposed to smoke,” Michael Dignen, a junior graphic design major, said. For smokers, if this ban does infact come into effect, they will just have to smoke off campus.

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Nearly 31 percent of full-time college students smoke, but a full ban could bar students from smoking on campus. Smoking on most campuses, including Cabrini, is already prohibited inside and 30 feet around dorms.

Philip Morris USA, the leading cigarette manufacturer in the United States, declares secondhand smoke from cigarettes causes disease, including lung cancer, heart disease, asthma and respiratory infections. Public health officials also believe that the conclusions of public health officials concerning environmental tobacco smoke are sufficient to warrant measures that regulate smoking in public places. “It’s a very good idea,” Nicole Weaver, a sophomore English and communication major, said. “But I just don’t know how smokers would feel about it.” According to Susan Fitzgerald, coordinator of health services, the Cabrini health services has looked into the smokefree policies, but at the time, they were not willing to adopt the policy as their own. Fitzgerald also suggested Cabrini’s student government association, should play a prominent role in bringing attention to this circumstance. “I support this policy wholeheartedly,” Fitzgerald said. “The majority of Cabrini students would obey this policy because

they do not smoke anyway.” But Fitzgerald worries that for those students who are smokers, the policy would be much more of a challenge. “Students form lifelong habits in college, so reducing their exposure to cigarettes may have a lasting effect,” said Betsy Foy of the American College Health Association to USA today. “If you’re not allowed to smoke on campus, if you can’t buy tobacco products on campus, it will definitely deter some students from smoking.” Hyson and Fitzgerald urge students who are willing to help institute this smoking ban on campus to contact Hyson at christine.hyson@cabrini.edu. Smoke Free classes are now available also. These classes involve A series of six programs taking place on March 13, 20, and 27 and April 3, 10, and 17. Please contact Hyson at 610-902-8316 or wellness@cabrini.edu to register. This will take place from noon to 1 p.m. at Grace Hall board room. They wish to take steps now to make Cabrini’s campus smoke-free.

Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, the suspected mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks, confessed that he planned and funded the alQaeda operation and said that he was involved in more than two dozen other terrorist acts around the world at a military hearing held in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. According to a transcript released by the Pentagon yesterday, Mohammed described himself as Osama bin Laden’s operational director for the Sept. 11 attacks. His confession was the first time he confessed to this wide array of global terror activities in his own words. His confession includes activities ranging from plans to bomb landmarks in New York City and London to assassination plots against former Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton and Pope John Paul II, according to the Washington Post. Attorney General admits mistakes New information has revealed the involvement of the White House in the decision to fire eight U.S. attorneys at the end of last year. The White House had suggested that the Justice Department fire all of the 93 U.S. attorneys two years ago. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales is under criticism from lawmakers of both parties for the dismissals of the federal prosecutors. Gonzales said that he would not resign but acknowledged that mistakes were made, according to the New York Times. Surgeon general of Army resigns Lt. Gen. Kevin C. Kiley, the Army’s surgeon general, has agreed to step down from his position, according to the Washington Post. Kiley faced intense criticism after revelations about the poor conditions at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Kiley served as commander from 2002 to 2004. Army officials have named a temporary replacement for Kiley. Maj. Gen. Gale S. Pollock is his current deputy and will serve until an advisory board recommends a new surgeon general. Cancer cases expected to rise According to USA Today, the increased life span of Americans will cause the number of cancer patients and survivors to rise to 55 percent by 2020. The original analysis was published online in the Journal of Oncology Practice. The analysis says that the number of Americans who are diagnosed with cancer will grow to 18.2 million. This is up from 11.7 million in 2005. Because of the increase, the analysis predicts that there may not be enough doctors and nurses to care for all of the sick patients. Senate rejects Democratic resolution for troop withdraw The Senate voted 50-48 against a resolution that would have set a date for U.S. combat troops to begin withdrawing from Iraq. It was 12 votes short of what it needed in order to be passed. President Bush applauded the senators who voted against a timetable while speaking at a Republican fund-raising dinner. The Democratic resolution in the Senate would have set a goal of withdrawing the majority of American combat troops by March 31, 2008. Former CIA officer breaks silence over identity leak Former CIA officer Valerie Plame testified in Congress that the president’s aides destroyed a career she loved and slipped her name to reporters for “purely political motives.” Plame broke her public silence about the case and said that her name and job “were carelessly and recklessly abused” by the government, according to the Washington Post. Plame’s appearance on Capitol Hill was part of a hearing that was called to examine the White House’s handling of classified information.

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College campus smoking ban: Milan establishes ‘too skinny’ law this nonsmoker not so sure

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For every eight smokers that tobacco kills one nonsmoker is also killed, according to the American Lung Association. This is a startling statistic that really makes you wonder how much smoke you are exposed to per day. It’s also probably the reason that 43 college campuses have gone smoke-free. As a non-smoker, I know the dangers that smoking can cause both first hand and second hand. However, I also know that it is an addictive habit and is not easily broken. With that said, I think I can safely say that I am on the fence about this decision. As a non-smoker, I see the positive effect it could have on the environment and our overall health. But as a friend of people who do smoke, I also see the problems it could cause on a college campus where 31 percent of full-time students smoke. Besides the obvious positive effects, I understand why a smoking ban would

benefit a college campus. It could be just the thing to encourage college students to quit smoking. However, there is a definitive difference between encouragement and force. “Smokers still will have rights, but just not on our campus,” Chuck Kupchella, president of the University of North Dakota, said in an article for USA Today. This is the type of statement that could cause problems on a college campus. Taking away a person’s rights, especially in our country, is like stripping them of their identity. Smoking doesn’t define who a person is, but it is choice that everyone is free to make for themselves. I choose not to smoke, but those who choose to are adults and are aware of the risks. I think that it’s one thing to ban smoking in restaurants and department stores because they are places that most people spend two or three hours in. However, it’s quite another thing to ban smoking on college campuses where most full-time students sleep, stress and study. A college campus can be considered a student’s home for the academic year. I think it would be unfair to force student smokers to leave their homes to have a cigarette. I think that the best way to decrease the amount of secondhand smoke that nonsmokers are exposed to would be to designate particular areas on campus for

those who choose to smoke. While I think that it’s good and even admirable to encourage students to quit smoking for the betterment of their health, I don’t think that it’s right to take away

someone’s personal liberties. I haven’t heard any news about the smoking ban taking effect at Cabrini, but I’m sure that a debate on the matter isn’t far off.

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Sophomore social work major, Victoria Burke, smokes outside of East Residence Hall. Around the nation, 43 campuses have gone smoke-free.

Olsen and Kiera Nightly are examples of evershrinking stars who are a constant reminder that sadly, very thin is in. Stars state that they don’t have eating disorders and that they have always been naturally skinny. Bullshit. It’s not natural to be able to see every tiny bone in your back and chest. Oh yea, I PATRICIA J. SHEEHAN can count your ribs too. SPORTS EDITOR The truth is Hollywood PJS723@CABRINI.EDU is overwhelmingly comAfter the tragic death petitive. All these starlets of Brazilian supermodel are trying to beat each Ana Carolina Reston, 21, other for the movie, the the modeling world finally magazine cover and the took notice. She only had guy. 88 pounds on her 5-feet-8These women have a inch frame when she died. huge impact on American She refused to eat on a society. Honestly, someregular basis, surviving times when I look in a only on apples and toma- magazine and I see these toes in extreme cases of stars, I question my own hunger. body. I mean, all I see Now I don’t know boney shoulders and elabout you, but the last time bows dangling from tank I weighed 88 pounds I was tops and dresses, maybe I wearing stirrup pants, need to look like that too. rhinestone Then I Keds and snap myj u s t self back learning into realm y ity. No, times wait, I tables. don’t Italy want to has islook like sued a that. I MCT n e w want to be “law” among the runway myself, and I especially models for Fashion Week, don’t want to give up powhich kicked off Feb. 24. tato chips and Cola-Cola in In order to grace the cat- the process. walk this season, a model Whatever happened to must have a body mass glorifying classic beauties index of at least 18.5. BMI like Kate Winslet, Beyis a statistical measure of oncé Knowles and Selma the weight of a person ac- Hayek? cording to their height. These are what AmeriReston’s BMI was 13.5 can women should be tryat the time her death. Lon- ing to be like— women don is also considering es- who show off their curves tablishing this BMI rule and who are confident on their runways. with who they are. If you Anorexia, sadly, comes don’t like the junk in the with the modeling industry. trunk, don’t look. You don’t get work unless Or better yet, why not you fit into the clothes and idolize women who have if you don’t fit into those made a different impact on clothes, you don’t work. the world like Billie Jean It’s as simple as that; starv- King, Georgia O’Keeffe ing yourself is your only and Condoleezza Rice. chance of survival. These women have Its not just supermodels changed the way society who look like they might sees women in the profesblow over at the slightest sional fields. It’s time to breeze, it’s the ever so start to value the individual glamorous movie stars too. by what they have done; Nicole Richie, Mary Kate not by their dress size.

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Trip to Ecuador inspires action against poverty CHRISTINE GRAF GUEST WRITER

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Imagine walking down a street of dirt, stones, sharp glass, contaminated puddles, and then witnessing children playing soccer barefoot on those same streets. Imagine the aroma of rice and beans lingering out of cane houses; and immediately thanking God that at least today, those children will be fed. A splash of Spanish is heard dancing through the streets into the neighbor’s barred-up windows and thin walls. Sweat is pouring down your face as if it will never stop; the heat is unreal. You witness a whole family zip by on a dirt bike; with an infant on the drivers lap. There is talk of the local hospital and how it only accepts cash; and if you don’t have cash well then you might have to bleed to death on the sidewalk outside. As you continue on your way you see a shack with some desks inside and a chalk board. You think this couldn’t be…but it is. The governments one percent of education funding takes care of just that much. Wonder fills your head as you see that the houses are on stilts and then you notice the green water. Someone says the water comes up over houses during the rainy season and in the same five minutes, tells you hospital waste and human waste is dumped in it. A child starts to cry; it seems they have bumped an already broken finger that might have to heal itself. A lot is going through your head. What am I doing here? Why do people have to live like this? You don’t understand why God is letting such poverty exist. What you don’t realize is that most of the world lives like this. A weird feeling comes over you leaving you empty inside, then that emptiness

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Eight Cabrini students and two faculty members from the Wolfington Center spent their spring break in Ecuador to participate in an organization called Rostro de Cristo, “The Face of Christ.” Students learned to live in solidarity with the community, which helped them understand what poverty was and how to conquer it. Back Row: Jeanie Gustafson and Kevin Burke. Middle Row: Jessica Zawrotny, Renee Roff, Bridget Flynn, Jen Smith, Laura Woods and Raul Yepez. Front Row: Christine Graf, Laura Gorgol and Brian Scelzo.

is replaced by sadness, slowly raging into anger, and finally mellowing down to guilt. You don’t live like this; you have a safe house, a reliable car, enough food, clean water, and most notably a college education. Then you really open your eyes and you see it; Rostro de Cristo, “The Face of Christ”, and a little hope fills your heart. For Rostro de Cristo is the organization you came to learn about and participate in. There are after school programs that keep children safe, educated, and informed on

Government finally taking action towards wounded troops in Iraq Walter Reed Army Medical Center, which Bush called “unacceptable.” Well it’s about time someone noticed. Why is that our country always likes to ignore certain of most important issues, yet we can completely consume our lives with stories like “Who is Anna Nicole’s baby’s father?” or “Britney is back in rehab again,” but we cannot wake up and realize that there are men and women fighting for our rights and for our freedoms and they are not get-

stead the services that are provided for them are infested with rats and cockroaches and have mold on the ceilings. That’s hardly royal treatment. The government needs to be much more thorough with whom they hire on their staff and the outside help that they seek so that these probCHRISTINA CIMMINO lems are taken much more STAFF WRITER seriously because up until CMC737@CABRINI.EDU now it has taken a back seat to the other apparent issues As soldiers serving our that has aroused throughout country you would think that the duration of this war. the governAs of right ment would now there are be able to take only investibetter care of gations that the people will be done who preserve but shouldn’t our freedom immediate acand fight the tion be taken? battles that so We are talkmany of us ing about the don’t take the well-being time to recogand health of nize. But why so many indiPHILADELPHIA INQUIRER/MCT now? Aren’t Corpsman carry a wounded Marine to a Chinook 46 for medevac. viduals right? we five years As an Ameriinto this war? ting the treatment that they can citizen I am completely President Bush an- most definitely deserve. disgusted with our governnounced that he was forming Those individuals who ment and 2008 cannot come a bipartisan panel to investi- risk their own lives for their any sooner. It is more than gate the conditions of mili- country, for their people, are apparent that we need some tary hospitals mostly after individuals who should be new blood flowing in this the public exposure of the treated like royalty, but in- country.

moral values, which offers them somewhat of an alternative to life. There is Nuevo Mundo, a school that allows less fortunate children to receive the same education or even better as the children with money. You see discounted clinics in neighborhoods that offer a realistic approach to health care. Then there is the Damian House which opens it hearts to people suffering from the side effects of Hansen’s disease formally known as leprosy. Side effects like lost extremities, deformed faces and

hands, the lack of ability to shut their eyes; and the hardest side effect, family abandonment. A light starts to shine through and suddenly you’re amongst laughing children. Men and women, once full of fear, are now filled with joy, pleased in the opportunity given to them through Damian House, a second chance to live a normal life. These people of Ecuador opened up their hearts to you, a stranger from another continent, and do not ask any questions. You indulge in the new discovery you made; and somehow you accept the challenge to help make a difference. The reason for this is that you know now; there is no excuse anymore. Poverty was stared right in the face; and what was realized was the good observed came from the people who have more. The people who have more money, have better health, have greater opportunity, and most importantly have the ability to give hope. This hope would not exist in Ecuador without donations and volunteers from the people that have. People like you. What burdens to have on your shoulders; but you know that with knowledge follows responsibility. People have told you all your life there are starving kids in the world and sure you believed it, but you never witnessed it first hand. You never felt what they felt, saw what they saw, and related to them in such a profound way, that these people have became a part of you, until now that is…because their faces, their fears, and their dreams, are embedded in your heart forever. So the end of the trip leaves you at a new beginning; and that is the difference you are going to make in our world’s fight against poverty because those who don’t have are counting on you.

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Graduate learns ‘quality over quantity’ as an English and communication major ‘06 (05-06)

ASHLEY WEYLER

CO-NEWS EDITOR

As a 2006 English and communication graduate of Cabrini College (not University, as much as the administration yearns for it to be labeled so), I am disgusted, annoyed and flat out upset about the decision to tear the English and communication department apart. I would also like to say how I am ashamed at the way students will be deprived of experiencing as many classes with Pennsylvania Professor of the year, Dr. Jerome Zurek. What this administration seems to not realize and not appreciate is that they have a man, one of the finest in the country, teaching and molding young minds at their very own institution, and they are going to hide him away in one department, when clearly he has proven that he is able and talented enough to handle both. Take away Dr. Zurek’s blood, sweat and tears of

the last 30 years, some way to treat one of the best in the country. Since the current arrangement of the English and communication department has “undermined the intellectual character of our upper division English offerings,” according to Dr. Frechie, instead of dividing a department, maybe this institution can start being more selective in the students they accept to this college. Oh, but I forgot, the administration is more concerned about turning this quaint, cozy little college into a University than demanding excellence from its students. Repeat after me: quality over quantity, an important life lesson I learned as an English and communication major. Let me tell you a little something about my “real work experience,” since graduating last May. Dr. Guerra, please play close attention! On my very first job interview, I walked in with my professionalism and portfolio. I was able to present my work from the Loquitur, various English

classes, convergence, internships and volunteer work. It was clear I had impressed the interviewer. I was told they would notify me in two weeks whether or not I got the position. They called me the very next day. I have friends at large universities that were actually jealous of me because I was able to learn the craft, and apply it, with out being a double major. Maybe this may not get through to administration of Cabrini College, but please remember when these English AND communication students are unleashed to the real world, they have something that most universities and colleges don’t: high-skill levels in two different, but related, areas of study. I urge current and past students and faculty to speak up! Don’t let the rash decisions of this administration effect how you want to learn and how you want to teach!

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With graduation around the corner, the real world is looking many seniors in the face. Seniors in colleges across the nation are at the brink of becoming real contributing citizens to the world. Where are you supposed to start and where do you go from here? What does it feel like to be a “real person” in the “real world?” These answers lie with each separate individual. When asked where he pictures himself in the next 10 years, Michael Berliere, a senior history and political science major, said, “I see myself hopefully teaching at the college level, living in a house of my own, with kids and a wife.” He, like many other college graduates, plans to attend graduate school at Villanova University after graduation, to further his education. “I plan to live a stable life, nothing exciting. Life is already exciting. I hope to travel a lot and make the most of it,” Berliere said with a smile that exuded a confident attitude and

excitement. He also hopes to write a book one day and just live life. When asked about his fears in terms of his future, Berliere said, “Fears? I guess a fear would be that I won’t be able to get a job and also, getting eaten by a shark.” Gail Ziegler, a senior English and communication major, shared the enthusiasm for graduation. Ziegler said, “I am excited but since I’m going on to school it doesn’t really feel like I’m graduating, but I will miss Cabrini. I really liked it here.” Ziegler will also be continuing her education at American University, taking part in their public communication masters program. After her schooling she hopes to be working in public relations in Philadelphia. She’s also thinking about going on for her Ph.D. “The first couple years are going to be hard. It takes a while to make a decent salary in the profession I’m going into.” Ziegler said. “I’m really dreading having to pay bills also and the fact that I’ll be 31 in 10 years.” While some students silently dread

graduation and are savoring each day they have left at Cabrini, most students share an enthusiastic, positive and confident outlook towards graduating and beginning their lives. Berliere finished with a last bit of excitement and insight. “I’m excited to move forward. Life can only be lived forward and learned backward,” he said. For most, graduating is a steppingstone into the rest of their lives. Graduates and upperclassmen can be left with an inspiring quote by Henry David Thoreau, “All endeavor calls for the ability to tramp the last mile, shape the last plan, endure the last hours’ toil. The fight to the finish spirit is this one…character we must possess if we are to face the future as finishers.” 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.

Stephen Colbert, host of Comedy Central’s news parody show “The Colbert Report,” has just been given something very few people have, his own ice cream. Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Holdings Inc. is notorious for naming their products after musicians with flavors such as “Cherry Garcia,” “Phish Food” and “Dave Matthew’s Band Magic Brownies.” But now, they have scooped up another bite, adding TV stars to their list of flavors. Ben and Jerry’s have a new flavor based on comedian and television news anchor Colbert named, “Americone Dreams.” The rumor surfaced that the ice cream would be released through one of Colbert’s fan based websites, www.nofactzone.com. A Wegman’s corporate employee and fellow Colbert Report fan leaked the news to the site and also included a photo of the package. “Americone Dreams” is vanilla ice cream with fudge covered waffle cone pieces and caramel. Colbert said in a statement that he believes dessert has a well known liberal agenda and that he hopes to bring bal-

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ance to the freezer. “I think it’s funny, and funny is good. I haven’t tried it yet but I can’t wait,” Shelly Beaser, an adjunct professor of history and po-

litical science, said. Colbert originally intended to be a dramatic actor but became interested in improv theater while attending Northwestern Uni-

versity. While serving as an understudy for comedian Steve Carell at Second City Chicago, Colbert, alongside comedians Paul Dinello and

Amy Sedaris, formed a short-lived critically acclaimed sketch comedy show called “Exit 57.” Colbert also spent time writing for “The Dana Car-

vey Show” and co-starred on the Comedy Central cult TV show “Strangers with Candy.” He got his big break while serving as a news correspondent to Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show.” On October 17, 2005 “The Colbert Report” aired. The show, a spin-off of “The Daily Show” parodies the conventional news program, especially political talk show host Bill O’Reilly. “Yeah I’ll try it, not because of Colbert but because of the flavors in it, the reason why most people eat food. But seeing Colbert on there does pique my interest.” Kevin Connolly, a senior graphic design and philosophy major, said. Through his Americone Dream Fund, Colbert will be donating his proceeds to various charities. Although no specific charities have been named yet, it is believed that the proceeds will benefit disadvantaged children, veterans and their families and environmental causes. 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.

Tackling taxes one step at a time MEGAN PELLEGRINO ASST. COPY EDITOR

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Christine Knopf, a sophomore accounting major, files her taxes in hopes of a nice refund.

The time has come when the government makes every employed American fill out tax forms. Although the government believes that they have come up with an easyto-use system that just about every American can understand, it still seems to be so confusing. But among the 1099s, 1098s, 1040s and all the different W’s, there seems to be a great deal of profit a person can make from these forms or a person can be the unlucky one who actually owes the government money. The trick to doing taxes is knowing how to do them correctly in order to figure out how to earn back as much money as possible. Taxes are a game of figuring out simple ways to gain money, not lose. A common mistake that many college students make is claiming themselves as independent, feeling that this is the way to get the most money possible back. In reality though, most students do not make enough

money to be considered independent and actually end up losing tax return money this way. According to tax101.com, the best way for students to fill out their taxes is as a dependent. This way they will receive all or at least most of their federal tax money. Another mistake that seems to happen to students is that they do not file for the correct state. Many students who work on campus do not live in Pennsylvania and because of that they do not file their taxes in Pennsylvania. Although their job is in Pennsylvania, the person must file their taxes in their home state. When a person files in the correct state and works in another state, they usually seem to gain back most of the money that the working state took out for taxes. Finally, the most important thing to remember about taxes is not to pay a great cost to have them done. Instead, look for an easy way to have your taxes done proficiently. HR block charges $150 per hour to do taxes, so if you have a slow tax con-

sultant at the company you may waste all of your tax money to pay in order to have your taxes done. Here at Cabrini, the accounting classes are doing taxes for free, so use them in order to get your taxes done, because in the end who does not want to receive the maximum amount of money back without any fees? So what exactly do people do with their money? It seems as if many save their money or pay off debt. No one really seems to have big plans with their money, especially if they are like sophomore human resource management major Andrea Mory. “I actually owe the federal government money!” Mory said. 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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ance to the freezer. “I think it’s funny, and funny is good. I haven’t tried it yet but I can’t wait,” Shelly Beaser, an adjunct professor of history and po-

litical science, said. Colbert originally intended to be a dramatic actor but became interested in improv theater while attending Northwestern Uni-

versity. While serving as an understudy for comedian Steve Carell at Second City Chicago, Colbert, alongside comedians Paul Dinello and

Amy Sedaris, formed a short-lived critically acclaimed sketch comedy show called “Exit 57.” Colbert also spent time writing for “The Dana Car-

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Christine Knopf, a sophomore accounting major, files her taxes in hopes of a nice refund.

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Book adaptations bombard the silver screen ‘Zodiac’

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A&E EDITOR NS722@CABRINI.EDU “Zodiac” has proven to be one of the best criminal thrillers to be released in a long time, and it’s no surprise since it came from the genius of detail director David Fincher. The man behind such thrillers as “Panic Room” and “Se7en.” With a new spin on fright, the film focuses on the obsessions of unsolved mysteries rather than on gruesome realities of the bloody crime. This suspenseful thriller is based off of the true-life ’70s serial killer that terrorized the San Francisco Bay area residents. He killed his victims randomly either by gun or knife. “I just killed two people,” is what operators heard immediately after he called 911 to report his crime. His claim to fame was the subliminal coded messages he sent to newsrooms and police stations in which his name was revealed. The first one was a plea to put the message on the front page of the newspaper or else more people will die by his hand. Unlike what most viewers might expect, the movie portrays the criminal spree through the eyes of the journalists and policemen involved instead of through the criminal’s eyes. And boy was it a ride. It starts off with Jake Gyllenhaal, who plays Robert Graysmith, the protagonist and slightly awkward cartoonist of the newspaper. He is a young divorcee that finds a distance between himself and his co-workers. When it comes to the new Zodiac front-page criminal investigation, Graysmith finds his niche in cracking the codes and being Paul Avery’s sidekick, who is played by Robert Downey Jr. Avery is the lead crime reporter who is enthralled with the case. This was the newsroom. Gyllenhaal’s character is put off for the first half of the film, while investigators and journalists take over. A big segment of the film is focused on showing the audience the on-and-off relationship between reporters and the police and how touchy the investigation can get if unwanted information is leaked in an article. Inspector David Toschi, played by Mark Ruffalo, and his partner Inspector William Armstrong, played by Anthony Edwards, are the two leading policemen in charge of the investigation at San Francisco. Toschi, notorious for needing animal crackers before investigating every crime scene, gets middle-of-thenight calls practically every time the Zodiac strikes again. Toschi and Edwards along with the other investigations throughout the three jurisdictions all through the area believe they have snagged the man in charge of the murders but have no evidence. And then it stops. The murders stop and so do the investigations. It becomes a “cold case.” Toschi, Edwards and Avery give up, but Graysmith becomes fixated. Graysmith’s days and nights are Zodiac. His new wife, Melanie, played by Chloe Sevigny, who was once aware of the importance of the case, now feels put aside in their relationship. She also fears the Zodiac will be after them. A frazzled and restless Gyllenhaal is exposed as his obsessed character in “Donnie Darko” was. The rest of the movie is his journey into getting more details of the investigation. He acts as a reporter, talking to the police and victim’s family members. He is on the verge of giving up until information is uncovered leading him to believe who the Zodiac killer is. He finally writes his book, coincidentally titled “Zodiac.” For those looking for a jumpy scare flick, this is not the movie to see. Instead, this story is seen as a journey through a book, which is primarily what it is. Its attention to detail with an intricate list of characters is what makes this film perfect for one who likes unraveling deeply-rooted mysteries. With a tagline of “There’s more than one way to lose your life to a killer,” it’s no surprise that it will make those who are interested totally preoccupied with the unanswered enigma that once consumed many 30 years prior.

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Robert Graysmith, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, and Melanie, played by Chloe Sevigny, search for the mysterious Zodiac killer.

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(Below) Leonidas, played by Gerard Butler, battles his way through the Persian infantry.

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A sold-out crowd packed in tightly at the Marple AMC theatre anxiously awaited “300.” Sounds of people munching on popcorn, straws scraping up against the plastic floppy lids of soda cups and quiet whispers were the sounds before the movie came onto the big screen. Thunder rolled and gray clouds filled the screen as the movie began. A voice in the background started to speak and tell the story of Spartan boys’ journey to become Spartan men. The story of the boy in training was narrated and illustrated in a few scenes to get across the idea of how vigorous and intense their training is. They took us from the growing up process to present day Sparta with King Leonidas who is played by Gerad Butler. If and when a king desires to go to war, he must consult the oracle and the ephors. The ephors are the priests of the gods or as referred to in the movie “more creature than human.” The oracle is the most beautiful girl of Sparta. She’s forced to stay up in the mountains with the ephors which, is why they refer to her beauty as more of a curse than a gift. They took us from the growing up process to present day Sparta with King Leonidas who is played by Gerad Butler. The story begins to unravel when a Persian messenger and his followers visit Leonidas in regards to Sparta bowing down to Xerxes, the Persian god/king. Leonidas only had 300 men to go to war with him. The Spartans were fearless – the number didn’t matter. Not to mention, extremely strong, built men. Saying that the soldiers had rock hard abs would be an understatement. Along the way some of the Spartans notice that someone was following them. It turns out to be Ephialtes, a hunchbacked monster who wants to help fight. The Spartans huddled in a narrow straight and prepared themselves for the first wave of soldiers which, was no match for the Spartans. A sea of arrows were shot over them and brought the term “fighting in the shade” a whole new meaning. If you have a weak stomach, I wouldn’t suggest you go see this movie. It isn’t extremely gory, but fighting scenes were intense. Blood was splattered across the screen, body parts were dismembered by swords and thrusts of spears into men’s bodies were a common thing to see. Finally, an appearance of Xerxes is made. He is played by Rodrigo Santoro and appears as an extremely tall, bald-headed, dark-toned man. His body is covered in chains; he has a piercing on the side of his face and his voice is deep, almost sounding like a computer-generated voice. Personally, I found him to be one creepy man. Funny thing is that he didn’t come off to be this all-powerful being. When he made his appearance a sea of laughter came over the audience. It was highly entertaining. Ephilaltes, the hunchback found his way to Xerxes and informed him of a hidden path to the Spartans in return for all the wealth, money and women he wanted. The Persians surrounded the Spartans and gave Leonidas one last chance to bow to him. One by one, the Spartans fell to their defeat. One by one, the Spartans fell. Last was the king. He took his last breath and whispered the words “My love” and seconds after a sea of arrows came down upon him and his 300 men. Blood shed and a tale of courage and heart is just the beginning as to what you’ll experience from this movie. . The gore wasn’t the purpose of this movie; it was the tale of 300 men having the courage to fight against millions of Persians without fear and any hesitation. I enjoyed the movie, maybe just as much as I enjoyed staring at the actor’s rock hard abs. It’s a must see, you will not be disappointed. I give it two thumbs up!

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Despite storm formal goes on DAVE DAMIANO

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Lights! Camera! Action! The student government association held its annual formal on Friday, March 16 at The Inn at Valley Forge to the theme of Old Hollywood. Nothing was going to rain on the formal’s parade while came a mixture of hail and snow came pouring down, but it didn’t seem to bring down everyone’s spirits. From 8 p.m. until midnight, students had the opportunity to enjoy a nice dinner, mingle with friends and dance to music provided by a disc jockey. Cardboard cutouts of Marilyn Monroe, James Dean and The Three Stooges were showcased throughout the hall, giving students the feeling of the life during ’50s Hollywood. Dinner was served in a traditional buffet style and included was pasta, mashed potatoes, roast beef and chicken. The DJ kept the music running all night long and played typical early ’90s, eighth grade dance type music such as The Isley Brothers’ “Shout,” Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” and Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer.” Anyone over the age of 21 also had a bar to take advantage of. Regular drinks such as water and soda were free; while, alcoholic drinks, such as beer and wine, cost $4 and mixed drinks ranged from $6 to $8. “There were pros and cons just like anything else. The setting was nice and close, and there was a good DJ, but I feel the bar

Gore holds concerts around the world KAITLIN BARR

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(From left to right) Nicole Corinchock, a senior marketing major; Erik Parrillo, a senior marketing major; Andrea Domacinovic, a senior marketing major and Bill Wihelm, a senior English and communication major.

was unorganized and drinks were too expensive.” Erik Parrillo, the senior class treasurer and marketing major, said. There was a decline in ticket sales this year. At last years formal, 318 students showed up at Galdo’s Catering Hall in South Philadelphia, and this year only 275 students bought tickets. “I feel it was an overall success, but there is always room for improvement. Keep in mind we had a budget and were pressed with time. We did everything possi-

ble in our power,” Parrillo said. As the night came to an end, everyone ventured home either by bus, car or cab. The school supplied five buses to and from the event. The weather conditions worsened as the night went on. A 15 minute ride turned into a 45, but despite the bad weather, the formal went on and proved to be a success. Tommy Krukas, a senior criminal justice major, said, “Being with all of my friends was my favorite part of the night.”

Winning an Oscar hasn’t stopped Al Gore from his fight against global warming. The former vice president has recently announced a series of concerts around the world to raise attention on the issue of global warming. On July 7, 24-hour concerts which will be performed by over 100 artists such as Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Kelly Clarkson, Bon Jovi, Snoop Dogg, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters, Duran Duran, Lenny Kravitz, Sheryl Crow, John Mayer, Bloc Party, the Black Eyed Peas, Fall Out Boy, and Snow Patrol as well as many others on several continents. These concerts will take place in

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Al Gore at the Four Seasons in Philadelphia. In July, Gore is having 24-hour concerts all around the world to change views on global warming.

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(From left to right) Twiggy, J. Alexander, Tyra Banks and Nigel Barker serve as the panel of judges in "America's Next Top Model" from season five.

Competition challenges new models LIZ LAVIN

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After auditioning thousands of women, “America’s Next Top Model” is back with cycle eight and gradually narrowing down their potential top models. The two-hour premiere on Feb. 28 started out with 32 finalists going through “Model Boot Camp” before they could meet former model and “Top Model” creator Tyra Banks. Banks did make an appearance at boot camp, coming on the scene step-dancing and shouting orders at the models military style. The 32 finalists were quickly downsized to 13, two of them being plus-sized models, a first in “Top Model” history. “Hopefully this will give girls a boost in self-esteem and maybe the new trend will be that models don’t have to be anorexic and bulimic,” sophomore Spanish and sec-

ondary education major Rizwan Ishmail said. Each week there is a different challenge, where the girls must prove that they have the talent and personality it takes to be a model, as well as a photo shoot to prove that they have the looks, poses and fierceness Banks is looking for. Two of the challenges so far have been runway competitions. The first being a charity show where the girls picked their outfits from Goodwill and auctioned off their own clothes. The second runway challenge took the girls back to high school where they walked the runway in a high school gym for the entire student body in three different prom dresses; “modern contemporary,” “80s” and “ghetto fabulous.” So far the photo shoots have included political issues such as pro- and anti-fur, pro- life and pro-choice, high school clichés like class clown, class flirt and teachers pet and a nude shoot in which each girl was

covered with candy and glitter to become a different kind of dessert. When 11 finalists remained, the models got their makeovers, which is a “Top Model” tradition. The majority of the girls handled their makeovers well, not something that can be said for previous cycles. Only a few tears were shed, and some for good reason. After sitting through eight hours of getting her real hair dyed and braided, as well as having a weave sewn to her head, one finalist was told that her new style was not working and all of it was going to be taken out and re-done. The show is already living up to the standards that past cycles have set in terms of tears, fights, drama and the crazy antics of host Tyra Banks. MariaElena Catrambone, a sophomore elementary and special education major, said, “I love ‘America’s Next Top Model’ but I hate Tyra Banks. I guess I have to take the bad with the good.”

places such as London, England; Sydney, Australia; Shanghai, China; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Kyoto, Japan, as well as more cities that will be announced in the United States and Brazil. Gore is hoping to gather over two billion viewers in order to change their views on global warming to make them activists on this dangerous topic. Gore has teamed up with Live 8 creator, Kevin Wall, as well as Cameron Diaz, Pharrell and Mana, to launch this event. Together they hope to make this growing epidemic an issue that finally receives some attention. Ticket information will be released sometime in March for all of these events, as well as the performers at each city. Each concert will last between four-eight hours. Proceeds from all of the concerts will go towards the Save Our Selves campaign, which has yet to be launched. Concerts will be able to reach people around the world through television, internet, film and radio. To receive more information about the upcoming events, you can log onto http://liveearth.org. 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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Ozzy can still throw a party

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A member of the audience at Ozzfest goes crowd surfing during Mushroom Headʼs performance in Riverport, Mo. KATIE CLARK

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Groundbreaking news has struck the music industry as we know it. The famous couple, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne excitedly announced the tour dates of their 12th annual Ozzfest. They also announced the new name for their concert this summer, “FreeFest.” That’s right, both the Osbournes and the tour producer have agreed to pull the plug on ticket prices. For those you don’t know, Ozzfest is a concert in which the Osbournes have held for the past 12 years. It is a 25-date extravaganza of metal bands performing for thousands of fans. This concert is the most popular among the metal rockers. It always attracts millions of kids, teenagers and adults to the show every year. Ozzfest or now known as “FreeFest,” is starting off this year on July 12 in Seattle, Wash. Then after traveling all throughout

the United States, it will end on Aug. 30 in West Palm Beach, Fla. “For the past 11 years, music fans have made Ozzfest the most successful and enduring rock music festival in the United States. What better way to say ‘thank you’ to the music fans who have made this possible than inviting them to attend it this year for free!” said Jason Garner, Live Nation president of North American Concerts. “This is awesome. Concerts are always so expensive especially this one. Whenever artists do something like this for the fans, it shows they really care about us,” said Amanda Murphy, a senior business administration major. Each year fans have realized how prices keep going up for tickets of Ozzfest. “I’ve gone every year except for last year. I just couldn’t afford it. The prices were raised to about $80,” Tom Fairman, a junior business major at Arcadia University, said. According to Sharon this is the main rea-

son in which it is FreeFest this year. “Ticket prices have steadily climbed as artists demand more and more money for the tours. We certainly want everybody to make money, however we also want the kids to be able to afford to come out and have an incredible experience,” said Sharon Osbourne, explaining their reasoning behind the FreeFest, according to the concert Web site. So many may ask where the Osbournes are getting these bands who want to perform for free. According to the couple, they have committed bands they can rely on. They are also hoping that maybe after announcing this exciting news, more bands will want to be a part of the free tour. Also they are welcoming the bands who don’t necessarily sign up for the whole tour to do a few shows if they are in the area and want the rush of performing in front of thousands of adoring fans. They may not be making any money by performing but they can also sell their band’s t-shirts, CDs, posters or

whatever else they may have. Fans will also be excited to hear that Ozzy Osbourne himself will be making it to the main stage to unveil new songs from his forthcoming album, his newest album since 2001. “This is such a great opportunity for young kids who can’t afford this concert usually, to actually see the legend and be apart of the experience for free,” said Kelly Hornbach, sophomore elementary and special education major. To gain access to this event and have a ticket, one must go to www.ozzfest.com or www.livenation.com. This then will show you links that will directly connect you to the special event sites where tickets can be secured. More information will be released closer to concert date. “This will change everybody’s impression of the way touring in the summer in America should be,” said Osbourne.

Where are they now: Beverly Hills, 90210 BRITTANY LAVIN

ASST. FEATURES EDITOR BLL722@CABRINI.EDU

Before Joey Potter rowed her boat up “Dawson’s Creek” and before Ryan Atwood moved to “The OC,” Brandon and Brenda Walsh moved from Minnesota to Beverly Hills, Calif. Starting off as a teen drama, “90210” took its characters through all of the tough issues and laid them out before a viewing audience before ending its 10year run in 2000. Seven years later those characters may be just a passing thought, but what about the actors?

Luke Perry, the aforementioned Dylan McKay, was the show’s resident bad boy. Perry’s recent projects include the canceled NBC show “Windfall” and “The Sandlot 3.”

Tori Spelling may have only gotten the role of shy good girl Donna Martin because of her father, but the character’s awkward reserve made

Shannon Doherty starred as Brandon’s troubled twin sister, Brenda Walsh. Doherty left the cast after four years due to a clash with the show’s creator, Aaron Spelling. She turned up again four years later on the WB’s “Charmed” after the two reconciled, but ended up bailing out of that as well. Jennie Garth played blonde bombshell Kelly Taylor, whose tumultuous relationship with Dylan McKay seemed doomed from the start. Garth had a good run playing big sister to Amanda Bynes on the WB’s “What I Like About You,” before it had its series finale last March.

Brian Austin Green played geek turned heartthrob David Silver, whose relationship with Donna Martin made them the show’s “super-couple.” Green played sidekick to Freddie Prinze Jr. on “Freddie” for almost a full season before ABC gave it the boot.

Ian Ziering starred as Steve Sanders, the show’s playboy partier. After seemingly falling off Hollywood’s radar, Ziering reappeared this Monday, March 19 as a competitor on ABC’s hit show, “Dancing with the Stars.” MCT

Jason Priestly played the show’s central character, Brandon Walsh. Brandon was the go-to guy who was always willing to help a friend out of a jam, but he was never able to find the right girl. Priestly doesn’t seem to have much luck in love either, as his show “Love Monkey” was put on “indefinite hiatus” after eight episodes last year.

The only “90210” star to make it to the big time in Hollywood was Hilary Swank, who appeared in 16 episodes from 1997 to 1998 before moving on to win two Academy Awards for her performances in “Boys Don’t Cry” and “Million Dollar Baby.”

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Thursday, March 22, 2007

Women’s History Month

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Freshman Hayes lives by his words SHANNON KEOUGH GUEST WRITER

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With almost 10 years of experience, freshman Tom Hayes came to Cabrini to put all of the skills he has learned into practice. He was introduced to the sport of lacrosse when he was in fourth grade and it has been his hobby ever since. For most of his career he played defense because of his height advantage over other players. Hayes is now 6’6” and he uses a 6-foot pole to defend the goal against midfielders. He says there are advantages and disadvantages of his height. For example, he matured quicker than most of his friends because he always looked older. On the other hand, he said that it is harder to play lacrosse when taller because it is harder getting balance and speed. Cabrini found Hayes at a senior shoot-out that he was entered in by his high school coach. He was also recruited to other schools for lacrosse, as well as football, but decided to come to Cabrini because of his coach’s advice. “My coaches played professionally around here and they said it was a good area,” said Hayes. He compared his high school lacrosse experience to his college one and claimed that the speed of the game, as well as the size of the players, increased dramatically. He said that Division III is still very competitive and is often more competitive than Division II. He says that college lacrosse is more challenging because, “A player can not play outside of his boundaries.” Also, after playing with the same men for seven years, he had to grow accustomed to all new players. In high school, Hayes had to dictate the other player with his own strength, whereas in college, he must know the other players in order to play on their weaknesses. When asked who his role models were, he responded that the two most influential people in his lacrosse career were his coach since fifth grade, as well as the man who began lacrosse in his hometown of Rockville Center, Long Island, NY. In the future, Hayes hopes to continue to play the game as much as possible, whether he is a coach, team doctor or consultant. His advice to Cabrini students is, “Don’t get distracted by the outside things if you’re focused on a goal. Stay focused and you’ll be successful.” He lives by these words and he considers himself successful because of his ability to stay focused. The Loquitur welcomes your comments on this story. Please send your comments to: Loquitur@googlegroups.com. The editors will review your comment each week and make corrections if warranted.

Pat Summitt presents an inspirational image in the sports and medical field.

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Summitt gives inspiration DAINA HAVENS PERSPECTIVES EDITOR

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Women of the past, present and future have and will always each possess immeasurable strengths, but when it comes to basketball, none have proven to be as strong as the head coach of the University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball team, Pat Summitt. This UT alumna, educator, coach and mother is known as one of the most achieved coaches in the National Collegiate Athletic Association basketball history. According to UTLadyVols.com, she only needs 87 wins left to conquer 1,000 career victories, but she is known for more than just her coaching credentials. Summitt coached for 32 seasons, became the most winningest coach by earning 913 victories, 25 Southeastern Conference championships and six National Collegiate Athletic Association titles. Along with that, she produced team members that went on to become 12 Olympians, 19 Kodak All-Americans and 65 All-

SEC performers. Summit has even found the time and energy to actively support and become spokesperson for numerous pressing world and medical issues, encourage good academics within her players, serve on prestigious boards, be honored for countless achievements and attend the majority of her son Tyler’s high school basketball games, according to UTLadyVols.com. As an agreement made on May 22, 2006, Summitt’s new, six-year contract extension boosts her annual total compensation package to $1.125 million in 20062007, which will reach $1.5 million by the 2011-2012 basketball season, according to UTLadyVols.com. This agreement makes her the first women’s basketball coach to reach and exceed the million-dollar pay bracket; a once unfathomable achievement for this 1974 UT-Martin graduate. Now with 54 years of life experience behind her, Summitt started making and attaining big goals since she played as a four-year starter at Cheatham County High school and was named

as a Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association All-District 20 tournament selection in 1970. Despite a nearly career-ending knee injury only four games into her final college season, Summitt graduated from UT-Martins as the all-time leading scorer with 1,045 points and a Bachelor’s degree in physical education. While pursuing her master’s degree, Summitt was also being sought after to accept the position as the assistant basketball coach and as a graduate teaching assistant for the physical education department at UT. Because the existing head coach decided to go on sabbatical, even more Summitt was offered this chance of a lifetime to become head coach for the UT women’s basketball team at the age of 21,while still a senior at UTMartin. A short summer after graduation, Summitt assumed her position as head coach, which would be the beginning of a successful three decades. Throughout those three decades, Summitt has had an impact on the athletic and academic lives of 138 student-athletes who have

been proud to wear the white and orange. Outside of the college world, she has raised a family, has been active in United Way, Big Brothers/ Big Sisters, Verizon Wireless’ HopeLine program, The American Heart Association, The Smithsonian National Museum of American History and the Women’s National Basketball Association. She has been recognized by Hillary Clinton as one of the “25 most influential working mothers,” was named “Distinguished Citizen of the Year” by the Boy Scouts of America and was named “1998 Woman of the Year” by Glamour Magazine, according to UTLadyVols.com. Born and raised in Henritta, Tennessee, this once little girl who had strict daily farm chores and played basketball with her brothers has become a grown woman full of inspiration in the lives of those she has touched. In addition, she has an overwhelming love of the game of basketball, according to UTLadyVols.com.

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Lady Cavs trample Rosemont 18-6 KARLI MORELLO

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Cabrini women’s lacrosse battled it out on their home turf against Rosemont on Wednesday, March 14. The team won 18-6, which was a big turn-over from their last game. The team played Ursinus on Monday, March 12 and gave it their best with a 1314 loss in overtime. “I was very confident going into the [Rosemont game] and just by our battle Monday night against Ursinus I knew that our team would come out on fire and ready to win and give it their best,” senior midfielder Allison Sachs said. The team consists of 10 freshman, seven sophomores, four juniors and eight seniors this year who are all ready for a promising season. The seniors have many goals for their team this year but their most important is to go to the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference . “[We want to] bring back the PAC,” Sachs said.

With 18 total goals, the players were very pleased with each other and their efforts toward the win. A top freshman, Erin Nollen, scored the first goal for Cabrini as well as a second later in the game. “Tami Scanlan, a senior defender and also my cocaptain, scored a goal. It is usually unlikely for a low defender to score so we all enjoyed that when she did,” Sachs said. Katelyn Penrose, a junior elementary education major, scored a total of four goals for the Lady Cavs as well as one assist. Jessica Wagelin and Kellie Levy each scored two goals. Freshman history and political science major Kate Schmid defended Cabrini’s goal in the game with a total of six saves. This was Schmid’s first start in her college career. “We dominated the entire time and had to stall the ball so we wouldn't run the score up too much,” senior goalie Joslyn Hayes said. With a score like 18-6 it would be hard to disagree with Hayes’ comment. “Our team had the ex-

pectations of a win today and I have a feeling that there will be more games that there will be that same feeling as well,” Hayes said. The team has one win and one loss so far and they are “looking forward to a great season,” Hayes said. With the confidence of the players this year it doesn’t seem that the team will have trouble getting themselves and each other ready to give it their all. On Tuesday, March 20, the Lady Cavs defeated Rowan University (20th rank Division III) by a score of 9-6. Penrose scored four goals to lift the Cavaliers in a non-conference game. Cabrini’s next game is against Stevens Tech on March 22. Saturday the Lady Cavs will host Eastern March 24 at 1 p.m. 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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Eagles re-sign Buckhalter On Friday, March 16 running back Correll Buckhalter signed a two-year contract to remain with the Philadelphia Eagles. Buckhalter’s past knee problems limited his options outside of Philadelphia but after coming off his first healthy season since 2003 the Eagles are confident he again will complement Brian Westbrook in their backfield, according to 6abc.com. However, it is still possible for the Eagles to upgrade their backfield in the draft at the end of April. Padres’ pitcher diagnosed with diabetes The San Diego Padres’ left-handed starting pitcher, David Wells, has a controllable form of Type 2 diabetes, according to sportsline.com. Wells was diagnosed two weeks ago. At 6 feet 3 inches tall and 248 pounds, Wells often struggled with his weight and was scratched from a start late last season due to gout in his right foot. Kobe has back-to-back 50-point games Kobe Bryant became the first Los Angeles Lakers player since December 1962 with 50 points or more in consecutive games, according to espn.com. Only two other players have recorded back-to-back 50-point games in the last 10 years; Antawn Jamison in December 2000 and Allen Iverson in December 2004. “I’m just being more aggressive at both ends of the floor,” Bryant said. “At this point in the season, it’s important that I stress the sense of urgency that we have to have, and the type of emotion and energy that you have to play with.” Hernandez drops weight and gains innings Since the Seattle Mariners signed Felix Hernandez four years ago, Hernandez has slowly been adopting the ways of a No. 1 pitching role. Seattle has closely followed the age-times-10 formula, which is an old baseball formula for a growing pitcher. Hernandez at age 20 – turning 21 on April 8 – will be playing in the 200-210-inning range. The newly ranked No. 1 pitcher recently lost 20 pounds and is ready to be unleashed, according to cbssportsline.com.

Thursday, March 22, 2007

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Senior attacker Megan Farrell charges up the field during a game against Rowan on March 20.

Upcoming games Thursday, March 22 Women’s Lacrosse at Stevens Tech (7 p.m.) Saturday, March 24 Softball vs. Rosemont (1 p.m.) Women’s Lacrosse vs. Eastern (1 p.m.) Men’s Lacrosse vs. Wesley (3:30 p.m.) Monday, March 26 Golf at Swathmore quad match ( 1 p.m.) Wednesday, March 28 Golf at Holy Family College quad match (1 p.m.) Men’s Lacrosse vs. Misericordia (6 p.m.) Saturday, March 31 Men’s Lacrosse vs. Cortland State (1 p.m.) Women’s Lacrosse vs. Cedar Crest (4 p.m.) Monday, April 2 Golf at Lebanon Valley spring invitational (Noon) Women’s Lacrosse vs. Scranton (7 p.m.) Tuesday, April 3 Men’s Lacrosse vs. Immaculata (7 p.m.) Wednesday, April 4 Golf at Neumann quad match (1 p.m.) Women’s Lacrosse at Arcadia (4 p.m.) Thursday, April 5 Golf at Moravian invitational (Noon)

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‘88 Plan’ aids retired NFL players JASON RADKA SPORTS EDITOR

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John Mackey is a former Hall of Fame National Football League athlete. He stomped the gridiron for the Baltimore Colts during the late 1960s and early 1970s. During that time period, padding for protection was minimal to the body. Even though Mackey wore full body protection at the tight-end position, it would be determined years later in his life that his head protection was insufficient. Mackey is one of about 20 retired NFL athletes that is suffering from dementia. Dementia is a brain disease brought on to these athletes by consistent blows to the head and reoccurring concussions. Mackey, now 65, has left his family with mental and financial burdens. The mental burden proves to be intense and manageable, but the question marks have been put on the financial side. The NFL and the National Football League Players Association have joined hands to create the a program to aid those families affected by dementia during their time in the NFL. The “88 Plan” was the name given to the program, named after Mackey’s number in the NFL. According to the New York Times, families of the affected will be offered up to $88,000 a year if the player receives care from a facility away from the home, and up to $50,000 a year to pay for in-home care. Sophomore exercise science and health promotion major Kelly Cotton thinks that NFL has only scratched the surface on coping with dementia stricken athletes. “The athletes get paid a lot of money for the beatings that they take, but I worry about them after their careers are over,” Cotton said. “The 88 plan is a good start but for those individuals who endure severe injuries mentally and physically must be compensated by the NFL.” Former Philadelphia Eagles player

Andre Watters committed suicide in the Fall of 2006 at the age of 44. Watters took several hits to the head during his career in Philadelphia. According to the New York Times, Watters had been suffering from dementia, and had the brain tissue of an 80year-old with Alzheimer’s when analyzed. Although Watters’ condition was of the most serious type of dementia, Watters would have had to go through the application process of Plan 88 to receive care. Trouble is, there was no plan in the Fall. According to the New York Times, the NFL is a $6 billion-a-year organization. Other Cabrini students feel as though the NFL is doing enough to compensate former players affected by dementia. “I think $80,000 and $50,000 is a lot of money to cover their problems,” Meghan O’Leary, a junior education major, said. “As long as it covers more than half, then I think it is enough money.” Mackey’s brain has almost deteriorated. Standing at 6-foot-3, dementia knows no limitations to who it affects. Although the NFL is offering money to the families, they are not offering any guidance as to where to turn with their funds. The NFL also does not educate active players in the league about the effects of a long-standing in the NFL. O’Leary said, “They should have information counseling sessions that show this plan before the players show signs. Also, they should show the dangers after playing mentally and physically.” The Loquitur welcomes your comments 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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The cold weather brought out fans in their green and white, but they were cheering for the lacrosse men in blue and white as they hosted Hampden-Sydney College at Dixon Field on Saturday, March 17. The Division III No. 13 team in the country, Hampden-Sydney of Virginia, came out to play early as they lit-up the scoreboard with a 3-0 first period lead. Just as the time was winding down in the first, freshman business major Rich Romanelli scored off an assist from senior history major Bill Cordts. Not only did Cabrini add one goal to the board, but freshman undecided major Casey Grugan added another with 1:17 left to come even closer to this nationally-ranked team. With much momentum, the Cavaliers came out of their huddle wanting to prove more. At the 13:09 mark, Pennsylvania Athletic Conference Player of the Week Scott Reimer, a sophomore human resource management major, tied the game at three apiece. Reimer said, “I got this award a couple of times last year, but it felt good to get it after this huge game.” With 21.4 seconds left, junior history major Pat Jenkins, as he fell to his knees, whipped the ball past Hampden-Sydney’s goalkeeper to put Cabrini on top 4-3. As the third period began, the maroon and white of Hampden-Sydney quickly tied the game and even more, broke the 4-4

score minutes later. When the Cavs saw their lead slip, they went on an offensive tear. With shots on goal by Reimer, junior business administration major Dan DeRosa and junior political science major Beau Nickerson and no success, the defense decided to take its turn on getting the ball back in their possession. Junior Matt Conaway came up with a steal and put on his “wheels” to run upfield to dish it off to Romanelli for his second goal of the game to tie it once again at the end of the third period. When the whistles blew to start the final period, it was another swift goal by the Tigers off a Cavalier turnover to regain the lead. As Cabrini was in a 6-5 deficit, it only took them three minutes to tie the competition with a goal by sophomore criminal justice major BJ Kletcheck that was nearly called-off. Kletcheck said, “This was the first time I got in the game and I was like, shit, I’ma win this for the gipper.” At the 3:22 mark, all of their hard work truly paidoff with the winning and third goal of the game by Romanelli to end it 7-6. Captain Cordts said, “Hampden-Sydney is a high-ranked team and we aspired to beat their developed program and we did.” 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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The team celebrates their 7-6 overtime win over Hampden-Sydney on March 17.