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HPV becomes concern for males

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Alcohol-related deaths on the rise

JAMIE HUFNAGLE

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While recent attention has been focused on the human papillomavirus in women, recent studies have shown that males may have a reason to be just as concerned. As many as 60 percent of men ages 18 to 70 are infected with HPV, according to an article in the Los Angeles Times. Questions have been raised on whether the new vaccine will be effective in reducing diseases linked to the virus unless both men and women are immunized. Several studies are being conducted in order to better understand HPV in males and whether the new HPV vaccine, Gardasil, will also work for them. The new data confirms that HPV is not solely a women’s issue but an issue for males as well. HPV is well known for causing cervical cancer in women. Gardasil, the new vaccine, is given in a three-shot series and was approved last year for girls and women ages 9 to 26.

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WHAT’S INSIDE

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Victoria Hickman, a York College freshman, was found unresponsive in her dorm room on Nov. 27, 2006 due to a “massive alcohol overdose.” JILLIAN SMITH

ASST. PERSPECTIVES EDITOR JKS724@CABRINI.EDU

Until the death of Victoria “Vicki” Hickman, a York College freshman, sophomore elementary education major Michele Fitzgerald and freshman undeclared major Nick Pitts, never knew one another. “She brought us together,” Pitts said. “It was

nice not to feel alone.” To Fitzgerald, Hickman, a friend, was the “pick me up. There was never a dull moment.” To Pitts, Hickman was not only his second cousin by marriage (his dad and her dad are cousins) but one of his best friends when they were little. “I never saw her in a bad mood.” On Nov. 27, 2006, the 18-year old was found unresponsive in

her dorm room at 11:44 a.m. in the Laurel Hall on York’s campus. She was pronounced dead after arriving at York Hospital. The National Household Survey on Drug Abuse in 1998 found “approximately 240,000 to 360,000 of the nation’s 12 million current undergraduates will ultimately die from alcohol-related causes—more than the number that will get MAs and PhDs com-

bined.” The toxicology report came back on Jan. 23 stating that Hickman died of a “massive alcohol overdose” and her blood alcohol content was 0.33 percent, which is four times the legal limit of Pennsylvania state law. Lt. Ron Camacho, who supervises the city’s detective bureau, told reporters, “That’s an incredible amount of alcohol,” about the toxicology report on Hickman. “I would say that is relatively rare,” and his “detectives don’t often come across fatal alcohol poisonings,” he said. However, according to alcoholnews.org, the odds of a teen dying of an alcohol-related death is 9 in 100,000. “Approximately 13,212,000 underage youth in the United States drink each year.” That breaks down into 78 percent had at least one drink of alcohol on one or more days during their life; 30 percent had five or more drinks of alcohol in a row in the past 30 days; five percent had at least one drink of alcohol on school property on one or more of the past 30 days, according to udetc.org. “She was drinking at the dorm with other people, just drinking shots — vodka — not beer,” York City Police Detective Jeffrey Spence told reporters. “I just assumed she knew her limit,” Fitgerald said. “Apparently she didn’t.” Fitzgerald explained that

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Program focuses on violence against women MEGHAN HURLEY

WRITING COACH/WEB EDITOR MLH722@CABRINI.EDU

A&E ‘Blades of Glory’ review Page 10

SPORTS Women’s softball Page 13

Students, faculty and staff sat in the Grace Hall Atrium in complete silence as Rose Stewart, a date-rape survivor, told her story of the violence that was inflicted upon her 23 years ago. Stewart was part of the Take Back the Night program that took place on March 27. The night was meant to raise awareness on campus about violence, mainly against women, and it’s affect on the women and the people around them. “It’s helpful for people to know they are not alone,” Stewart said. Stewart survived being beaten and raped by a man

who broke into her apartment. She later helped to get him convicted, not only of the crimes against her, but for the murders of other women. He is currently on death row. “This experience for me was incredibly empowering,” Stewart said. “We are all a lot stronger than we give ourselves credit for.” After Stewart’s story, participants gathered for a walk around the campus stopping at various points including the Widener Center and East Residence Hall. At each stop, students read stories of violence from the perspective of a woman, a man and a child. “I wasn’t asked to come an scare you,” Stewart said. “But you need to give some serious

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As part of the Take Back the Night program, students walked around Residential Drive and they were led in chants. Also, candlelight vigil in front of the Mansion.

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Global warming debate picks up some steam Global warming is generating some serious heat these days. Although it’s no new issue, global warming is creating quite a stir on a local and national level. It managed to make the front cover of Newsweek and Time this week and has made many appearances in our own college newspaper. Several politicians have gotten on board with finding a cure for the problem and even President Bush warned Congress of the “serious challenge of climate change.” With so many people starting to recognize the dangers of global warming, why are others so reluctant to hop on board? In the International Panel on Climate Change 2007 assessment, the report stated that it was 90 percent “likely” that global warming is caused by human activity. Still, some worry that global warming is just America’s newest passing fad and others know too little about the topic to even form an opinion. But as Americans are wasting their time debating whether global warming is fact or fiction, major steps could have already been taken. When former Vice President Al Gore made his return to Capitol Hill on March 21 to testify on global climate change, he warned “We do not have time to play around with this.” Gore has spearheaded the campaign with his Oscar-winning documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” and credits himself for making the Clinton administration “green.” Presidential candidates have made environmental issues a big part of their 2008 campaign. According to Newsweek, the Clintons are making their home more energy efficient, Senator Obama drives a hybrid SUV on the campaign trail and Senator McCain, well, his camp says he recycles. Giuliani’s camp declined to comment. Loquitur has received a flood of letters to the editor from several members of the community in response to the front page article “The reality of global warming” on Feb. 22. A heated debate between skeptic John Lindros, a local lawyer and occasional Cabrini professor, and advocate Dr. David Dunbar, assistant professor of biology, has graced the pages of our opinion section for weeks. Even a few passionate students have chimed in. “In 5 years, this current hysteria du jour will have gone where ever the panic over Y2K went. You do remember we were all going to die at the turn of the millennium, don’t you? Like most things, this panic, too, shall pass as soon as the American public gets bored,” Lindros said. So what if global warming is all a fad? Would it hurt Americans to drive less and walk more, to become more energy efficient and to research alternate forms of bio-fuels to become less dependent on oil? What is the worst that could happen? We would live in a cleaner and healthier world, one we could pass on to future generations. Doesn’t sound so bad to us. To go along with Cabrini’s theme of the environment this year, Kathleen McGinty, secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection was given the 2007 Ivy Young Willis Award for outstanding achievements in public service. McGinty is working closely with Governor Rendell to make Pennsylvania the most energy efficient state. Although Cabrini is recognizing the environment, only baby steps are being taken to contribute to the greater issue of global warming. The Marketplace recently switched to earth-friendly cleaners. But incentives are not given to commuter students for using public transportation and not all washers and dryers are high efficiency on campus. Cabrini spent more than $1.2 million dollars for energy last fiscal year. It’s nice to see that global warming is getting the press it deserves, even if it isn’t all good. The debate is welcomed as long as the action is soon to follow.

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Autism Conference spreads awareness MEGHAN HURLEY

WRITING COACH/WEB EDITOR MLH722@CABRINI.EDU

In honor of Social Work Month, the social work department and the social work club sponsored the Perspectives on Autism Conference. The conference, held on March 30, featured keynote speaker Dr. Robert Naseef, followed by a series of workshops that touched on different aspects of autism. “The conference participants raved about Dr. Naseef and how much they learned from his presentation,” Margo Bare, assistant professor of social work, said.

Naseef provided remarks on autism from the perspective of a parent of an autistic child as well as from the perspective professional psychologist. “He did a great job comparing his ‘normal’ life to that of his son with autism,” Carrie Kirsch, a senior social work major, said. “The most interesting thing that he said was that acceptance does not mean giving up. I think many people think that if you accept something that can be seen negative in your life, that means giving up on what you believe in.” The speech was followed by a discussion period where conference attendees could ask Naseef

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Dr. Robert Naseef was the keynote speaker at the Perspectives on Autism Conference, held on March 30. Naseef has a son who has Autism, just like James Ruminski (shown above).

questions. “I had the opportunity to discuss topics about Autism with several care providers, advocates and parents, in an informal setting. Many useful ideas were exchanged, and I was very pleased,” Michael Krencicki, a sophomore disability advocacy and social work major, said. Following the discussion session, participants had a choice of attending two of three workshops. The workshops focused on early intervention and supportive strategies for children with autism and their families as well as successful strategies for daily living. “I learned many new things that I can utilize in my profession, such as where to refer individuals with a son or a daughter with autism, and how to help the parents cope with their child’s disorder,” Kirsch said. The social work department tries to sponsor at least two conferences each year based on what students in the department are interested in. “It was a treat that so many came out to learn more about Autism and it’s spectral disorders,” Krencicki said. “As an advocate for people with disabilities, I was glad that Cabrini offered such an amazing program on a topic of such importance to the global community.” Loquitur welcomes your comments and questions on this story. Please send your comments to: Loquitur@googlegroups.com. The editors will review your comments each week and make corrections if warranted.

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Alcohol results in death of student ALCOHOL, page 1

Hickman didn’t get back to the college until late that night, which means Hickman started drinking fast to “catch up” with her friends. “It was an insanely amount of alcohol for a small girl.” Pitts agreed. “She was entirely too drunk in such a short amount of time.” In a report issued by Pennsylvanians Against Underage Drinking, “Nearly half of [teenagers] drink to excess, consuming five or more drinks in a row.” Another survey issued by the American Medical Association in 1996 found that “33 percent of 19- and 20-year olds consume at least four alcoholic beverages on an average night, and 20 percent have six or more drinks.” Hickman’s viewing was Friday, Dec. 1 at Ingelsby and Sons in Pennsauken, N.J. and a service on Saturday, Dec. 2 at Asbury Methodist Church in Cinnaminson, N.J. Following the service, Hickmam’s burial was held at Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson, N.J. “I was devastated and felt totally helpless,” Pitts said after hearing his cousin had died. “I was mad we had lost touch. I can’t even remember the last time I saw her.” Alcohol kills six and a half times more youth than all other illicit drugs combined, according to Substance Abuse: “The Nation’s Number One Health Problem.” In more recent news, Gary DeVercelly, a Rider University freshman, “died Friday, March 30, after excessive drinking at a fraternity house on the university’s campus,” a hospital spokesman said. Police arrived on Rider’s campus at 1:52 a.m. Thursday night “on a report of a student vomiting from drinking alcohol,” according to nbc10.com. DeVercelly was pronounced dead at 10:50 a.m. Friday morning from alcohol poisoning.

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Take Back the Night educates on violence VIOLENCE, page 1 major, said. and sober thought about this world and know that there is a distinction between sex and violence; men and crazy people.” Also, as the group walked around Residential Drive, they were led in chants. “We are women, we are men, together we fight to take back the night,” and “We have the power, we have the right. The streets are ours, take back the night,” could be heard throughout the campus that night. “By walking around campus, we are able to drum up support for future years,” Anne Filippone, director of student activities, said. Filippone hopes to make this an annual event and was very pleased with the outcome of the first march. The event ended with a candlelight vigil in front of the Mansion. “It was a really good experience and a good tradition to start, especially on this campus because of the amount of female students,” Kristen Traina, a junior graphic design

“It brings awareness because it affects men, women and children and is trusted as a worthwhile event,” Marlaina Geffers, the graduate assistant in student activities, said. The event was co-sponsored by the Office of Student Activities, Health Services and Counseling Services. Take Back the Night’s main purpose is to educate and empower. According to their website, Take Back the Night “has inspired both women and men to confront a myriad of social ills, including rape, sexual violence, domestic violence, violence against children and violence against women.” “It’s so important to me to do something to help other women not go through something like that,” Stewart said. “It’s an honor.” Loquitur welcomes your comments and questions on this story. Please send your comments to: Loquitur@googlegroups.com. The editors will review your comments each week and make corrections if warranted.

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Hickman is part of the 23 percent of adolescents whose death can be blamed on alcohol. Alcohol kills six and a half times more youth than all other illicit drugs combined, according to Substance Abuse.

In a survey found on alcoholnews.org, “the total number of deaths among those aged 10-19 in 1995 was 14,600, meaning that 23 percent of adolescent deaths that year can be blamed on alcohol.” Now, Fitzgerald and Pitts can only hope that students learn from Hickman’s mistake. “People need to learn that it’s not a joke, it’s not all fun and games,” Fitzgerald said. “They don’t real-

ly understand what risks they’re taking.” “College students drink to get drunk,” Pitts said. “They don’t realize the severity.” To honor Hickman’s memory, friends and family plan to do a memorial sky-diving jump, one of Hickman’s favorite things to do, on her birthday April 22. Fitzgerald is going to jump for Hickman. “It’s the closest thing I’ll get to her now.”

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Take Back the Nightʼs was co-sponsored by the Office of Student Activities, Health Services and Counseling Services.Take Back the Nightʼs main purpose is to educate and empower.

Research proves that HPV affects men HPV, page 1 John Sarge, a senior at West Chester University, was not aware of the recent studies that are underway in order to conquer an understanding of HPV in males. “As a young male, it’s great to know that attention is shifting toward the effect it will have on males, especially my age. It’s important to look at both sides and decide whether the vaccine will change the way this disease is spread,” Sarge said.

It is known that men transmit HPV to women but what remains unknown is the exact rate of transmission. Sophomore English and communication major Christina Michaluk hadn’t heard of the recent studies but felt that the vaccine is important for men to consider. “If it means preventing someone from getting the virus, I think guys should also get the vaccination. If it helps to save more lives, it’s a great idea for men to get the shot as well,” Michaluk said. Many experts are suggesting

that everyone is vaccinated in order to reduce the circulation of the virus in the population. “If you decrease HPV infection in men, then there will be decreased transmission to women also,” Dr. Dean Blumberg, associate professor of pediatric infectious disease at UC Davis, said in an article in the Los Angeles Times. Merck is the company who produces Gardasil and is currently conducting studies of the vaccine’s ability to prevent infection in boys and men. The company has hopes that they will be able to

market Gardasil to not only women, but to boys and men as well. Studies of Gardasil have shown that the vaccine stimulates an even stronger immune response in boys than in girls. According to Blumberg, this could imply that the vaccine will also prevent HPV infections. “It can’t hurt to administer the vaccine to males as well. If it can possibly prevent this disease from spreading, then it makes sense to take that step and hope for the best, Lauren Mattioni, sophomore social work major,

said. Studies are still underway on whether this vaccination should be administered to males as well. In the meantime, it has been reported that several males have already spoken with their doctors about receiving the vaccine. Loquitur welcomes your comments and questions on this story. Please send your comments to: Loquitur@googlegroups.com. The editors will review your comments each week and make corrections if warranted.

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Speaker discusses gender gap in Muslim societies

AIDS spreads in Afghanistan ASHLEY COOK

ASST. NEWS EDITOR

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Dr. Theodore Friend, former president of Swarthmore College and chair of the Eisenhower Foundation, gave his speech, “Into Society: Visibility of Women in Five Muslim Societies” on Wednesday, March 28. LIZ LAVIN

ASST. MANAGING EDITOR EAL723@CABRINI.EDU

The gender gap index tracks countries according to how “gender-blind” they are, meaning how much equality there is between men and women. On a list of 115 countries, the United States is No. 23. Nordic countries have the smallest gender gap and fill the top 10, with Sweden being No. 1. At the bottom of the list, however, are countries where the women have no equality and are considered inferior to men. Dr. Theodore Friend revealed this in his speech, “Into Society: Visibility of Women in Five Muslim Societies” on Wednesday March 28 in the Grace Hall Board Room. Friend is a former president of Swarthmore College and chair of the Eisenhower Foundation. He is currently writing a book on this topic and is the author of “Indonesian Destinies,” which describes the history and society of Indonesia through political events as well as personal experiences. Friend started his speech by reflecting on the freedom Americans have as opposed to other societies. He concentrated on the “visibility” of Americans. He described it as “visible, audible, easily conversable; that is American society for both men and women.” “Our society is very relaxed; Americans think the world is relaxing with them,” he said. Friend concentrated on five societies that have the biggest gender gaps, Indonesia, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are two of the biggest “gender-blind” societies in the world with Pakistan being 112 on the list and Saudi Arabia 114.

“I can’t imagine having to completely cover myself so only my eyes were showing,” junior psychology and philosophy major Amanda Sizemore said. “We can wear what we want, say whatever we’re thinking, but their lives are so different and their families may even kill them if they feel as though the woman dishonored the family.” Friend picked one woman from each society that he considers a heroine. The women included Mukhtaran Mai, Glamour magazine’s “Woman of the Year” in 2005; Shirin Ebadi ,Nobel Peace prize winner; Wardan Hafidz, an Indonesian woman who led the rebuilding of 24 fishing villages after the tsunami in 2004; Nimah Nawwab, a Saudi Arabian writer and poet and Vildan Yirmibesoglu, a Turkish lawyer who fights “honor killing” cases. An honor killing is when a woman disgraces her family and is murdered by her family for it. “I find it hard to wrap my mind around such things without revulsion,” Friend said. When asked why he was so judgmental about other societies, Friend said, “I feel strongly for women who are deprived of opportunity with the reason for deprivation being arbitrary.” At one point Friend tried to engage the audience by asking questions and found that only the males responded, though the audience was predominantly female. When a female did correctly answer a question, Friend said, “This proves that women should speak up.” Loquitur welcomes your comments and questions on this story. Please send your comments to: Loquitur@googlegroups.com. The editors will review your comments each week and make corrections if warranted.

The United Nations in Afghanistan warns there is an increasing risk of HIV, that may lead to AIDS, spreading across the country. With the largest influx of people in its history, Afghanistan has recently added AIDS to its list of health troubles. With 69 recorded cases and 3 deaths in the past year, UN officials warn that the incident is becoming muchgreater. As Afghans travel abroad for work in surrounding countries, they contract the disease and bring it back home, according to The New York Times. Kabul, Afghanistan’s capital recorded and estimated 6,000 intravenous drug users, mostly heroin addicts, whom recently returned home from refugee camps in Pakistan and Iran. “I was really surprised to hear the afghan’s were injecting the heroin.” Dr. Jolyon Girard, professor of history/political science, said. “Now is the time to act” said UN Officials, according to BBC News. With 1,000 drug users of its own, UN warns conditions are absolute for an increase. According to the World Health Organization, 1,000 to 2,000 Afghans are infected, but Nilufar Egamberdi, a World Bank consultant on HIV/AIDS said that was “not even close to reality.” Adriana DePalma, sophomore history and political science major, said, “

Afghanistan is in the middle of becoming a developed democracy and is much still like a third world country. Because of this countries taboo’s and rules, it is very hard for them to learn more about AIDS.” “Everything I know about it, it is preventable,” Girard said. Dr. James Hedtke, professor of history/political science agrees. Hedtke wonders “How would they have known about the AIDS epidemic if they remained under Taliban rule, would more have died?” Problems Afghanistan faces for revelation of HIV/AIDS disease is ostracism and even death. The Ministry of Health closely guards positive Afghan’s identities. Another problem Afghan’s face is their surrounding countries, Russia, China and India have the fastest growing AIDS incidence. “So long as you live in Orthodox community, it’s very hard for the government to commit to something that is taboo,” Girard said. “Anyone who is HIV positive needs to be educated about how to prevent infection. If they do keep it secret, someone could have it and not know,” Boyd said. “It’s a global disease,” Hedtke said. But it is interesting to discover that 84% of Afghan’s have never heard of AIDS. The lack of education of the aids disease is another factor that could lead to a vast spread of this disease within Afghanistan, according to the Christian Science Monitor. “The blood test for HIV infection is not something standard for anyone in Afghanistan or even the U.S.,” Kimberly Boyd, associate professor in biology, said. “Only indi-

viduals concerned about infection get tested.” “In a country with so many health problems already, it is impossible to give adequate attention to a future problem like AIDS, we are doing what we can but we have to focus on our bigger priorities,” Dr. Hedayatullah Stanekzai, Ministry of Public Health, said. “I guess each country must determine the priorities for distribution of its financial resources, but I hope they can learn from what has happened in other places,” Boyd said. If perhaps there was better HIV education in the U.S. earlier, less people would be infected now. HIV/AIDS treatment costs the U.S. millions of dollars each year.” There is little awareness for the spread of AIDS in Afghanistan, according to BBC News. Health Ministry officials devoted a 170 million dollar budget this year to set up a HIV/AIDS department, and to place stricter screening controls on the Central Blood Bank. “Mass communication networks are likely not as established as those in the U.S. Many of the healthcare professionals may not have the same information/training levels,” Boyd said. “ Many individuals may not have access to health care. Responsibility for HIV/AIDS awareness might have to move to the smaller community level.”

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The Afghan people in Kabul go about their daily lives despite the increased violence this past year and the increasing risk of HIV, that may lead to AIDS, spreading across the country.

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Dining services switch cleaning products to help environment

Protest in Iraq demands U.S. withdraw ASHLEY COOK

ASST. NEWS EDITOR

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Protesters loyal to Moktada al-Sadr, the Shiite cleric, took to the streets of the holy city of Najaf in a rally to demand an end to the American military presence in Iraq. Tens of thousands of them filled the streets, burning American flags and chanting “Death to America!” This rally was the largest since the American-led invasion in 2003. Taking place on the fourth anniversary of the fall of Baghdad, and it was an obvious effort by Sadr to show the extent of his influence here in Iraq, even though he did not appear at the rally. Earth faces grim future if global warming continues

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Dining services has switched from commercial cleaning chemicals to a new line of environmentally friendly chemicals, which occurred over spring break. The website of the new chemical supplier, Ecolab, claims that it is “your trusted source for cleaning, food safety and infection prevention products and procedures.” DAINA HAVENS

PERSPECTIVES EDITOR

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In the cafeteria, Silverware is cleaner, working conditions are safer, and the amount of harmful, potent chemicals being dumped down the drain is diminishing. This is all due to the dining services’ switch from commercial cleaning chemicals to a new line of environmentally friendly chemicals, which occurred over spring break. The website of the new chemical supplier, Ecolab, claims that it is “your trusted source for cleaning, food safety and infection prevention products and procedures.” “The products are good because they are safe for our employees to use, there is no threat that the chemicals would be harmful to people eating, [they] lead to less waste in landfills, are easier on sewer systems and [are] not harmful at all to wildlife,” Drew Niemann, the General Manager of Dining

Services, said. According to Niemann and Sous Chef Robert Veasy, everything that comes in to contact with food or eating utensils is now cleaned with the new cleaning solutions, which means the chance for harmful chemical residue is obsolete. They said the sales person from the company even licked some of the solution to prove that it is not harmful. The new packaging is even biodegradable, which greatly reduces the amount of waste that accumulates in the dumpsters. “Using healthier products to clean the materials we eat off of is important for everyone here at Cabrini because the dangers that are being reduced; not that we were in danger before, but you can never be too safe,” Exercise Science and Health Promotion major Amanda Green said. What does this mean for Cabrini College? According to Niemann and Veasy, there are no foreseen negatives of this new method of sanitation, short or

long term, and this step they have taken fully supports both Cabrini’s environmentally friendly Founder’s Day theme, and the mission of the college to be ethically responsible and environmentally aware. Inspiration for the switch began with dining services actively looking for ways of improvement, and then it seemed like an even better idea when the mission-minded student body was taken into consideration, according to Niemann. “It’s something that the college believes in,” Niemann said. “The amount of waste that any institution or this country make is huge, and if Cabrini can cut down on its waste, then the environment is one step closer to being cleaner,” Green said. The method of green cleaning, or cleaning with environmentally friendly cleaning supplies, is something everyone can participate in. According to the website of the U.S. Environmental protection agency, “Green cleaning involves selecting alternative products, using those products properly, and taking other steps to reduce risks while maintaining a satisfactory level of cleanliness and disinfection.” Especially now that it’s time for spring-cleaning, www.greencleanbook.com shares simple steps that everyone can take to be a steward for the environment. Glen Newman, a cafeteria utility worker who is responsible for stocking the new chemicals, said, “change is good.” According to Niemann and Veasy, the small increase of cost to make these significant changes is well worth it, and their nearfuture plans include converting the dining services in the Mansion, and Jazzman’s café to the new environmentally friendly methods as well.

United Nations warns in a new report if the globe continues to ignore global warning the consequences will be devastating: more than a billion people in desperate need of water, extreme food shortages in Africa and elsewhere, a blighted landscape ravaged by fires and floods, and millions of species sentenced to extinction. Reaction to the report was mixed. Iran claims nuclear advance Iran announced a major expansion of its capacity to enrich uranium. Although nuclear experts said Iran appeared to be overstating its progress, they said the country probably was a step closer to being able to build a weapon. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said the country had installed 3,000 centrifuges in an underground facility, allowing Iran “to produce nuclear fuel on an industrial scale.” They told the International Atomic Energy Agency they would operatre the centrifuges by May Reid threatens to cut off Iraq funding Senate Majority leader Harry Reid said Monday he wants to cut off money for the Iraq war next year. Democrats are willing to pull out all the stops to end U.S. involvement. The proposal increases the stakes on the debate and marks a new era for the Democratic leadership once reluctant to talk about Congress power of the purse. The bill to cut off funds for the war would likely be introduced as standalone legislation and would not be tied to the supplemental spending bill. Al Qaeda seen as restoring leadership As Al Qaeda rebuilds in Pakistan’s tribal areas, a new generation of leaders has emerged under Osama bin Laden to cement control over the network’s operations, according to American intelligence and counterterrorism officials. The new leaders rose from within the organization after the death or capture of the operatives that built Al Qaeda before the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, leading to surprise and dismay within United States intelligence agencies about the group’s ability to rebound from an American-led offensive. Clinton shatters record for fundraising Officals of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton’s campaign announced she has raised $26 million in the first quarter of the year, almost three times as much as any politician has previously raised at this point in a presidential election. The sums represent only a portion of the tens of millions the candidates are expected to raise in what should be the most expensive presidential campaign in history. Clinton officials declined to provide figures on how much money remains available or how much they spent in the first three months of the year. Those figures must be reported with the fundraising total to the Federal Election Commission by April 15. Airport groups oppose TSA plan Three major airport groups, in a joint letter, are protesting a government proposal that they say could make terminals less secure by weakening the authority of airport police. The groups ask the Transportation Security Administration to drop a proposal they say would undermine security by barring airport police from closing checkpoints in emergencies. The TSA plans to finalize the propels by May.

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Sleepovers with the opposite sex: some parents oppose while other parents appease PATRICIA J. SHEEHAN SPORTS EDITOR

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“Yo!” My mother yells from the top of the basement stairs, “Wrap it up!” It was at this time that my boyfriend and I were expected to head upstairs and he was to head straight home. No detours, please. Sleeping over was not even a question. In fact, both of my parents would have probably laughed in my face if I brought it up. My boyfriend is only allowed to stay over in extreme circumstances. If he was coming on a family vacation, he would sleep on the air mattress, which would be strategically located at least two floors away from my bedroom. I never really questioned my parents “No Boyfriend Sleepovers” rule because it was basically branded in my mind not to cross that line. There was no need for protest; it just was not going to happen. Honestly, I would feel weird stumbling down the stairs in my pajamas and my boyfriend in his day-old boxers and saying good morning to mom and dad at the breakfast table. I can just see the look of awkwardness on my dad’s face as he notices my tired eyes and tasseled hair. No, I’ll pass please. There were a few, in my opinion, unnecessary restrictions placed on me while I was growing up. “But everyone else is allowed,” was a phrase I used often. Or the ever popular, “You’re ruining my life!” came up in extreme cases of desperation. I was forbidden to break curfew. I was expected home and in bed at 11 p.m. sharp. Of course this never actually happened. At 10:55 p.m. I would leave wherever I was and race home and in my town, it really takes at least 15 minutes to get to any kind of civilization. Speeding down back roads and dodging deer became sort of like a hobby for me. I felt like I had more restrictions on me than my friends did, so I constantly pushed the boundaries. I felt like I was always missing out for some reason. This added to some friction between my parents and me, so they added more rules. The plan backfired. Out of all of my friends, I was the “bad” one. I was the one who dated young, got suspended from school, drove like a maniac, drank early and lied almost all the time about where I was going. Sorry mom and dad, don’t go off the deep end yet, there’s more. That was only a few years of going “wild.” Once I got to college and my restrictions didn’t exist anymore, I calmed down. There was no need for me to test the limits. I appreciate that I never went too far. In the back of my mind I knew when something just shouldn’t be flirted with and I think my upbringing helped me make those decisions. So, thanks mom and dad, for putting those crazy rules on me. You always said I would thank you so cut this out and frame it or something.

KASEY MINNICK

ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

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It wasn’t like my parents decided the first night after they met my ex-boyfriend that he could come and sleepover like it was no big deal. Instead, we were an “item” for five years and my parent’s decided he was able to stay over at my house, in my room, after being serious for about two and a half years. I was a senior in high school and in a very loving relationship at the time. Our families were very close, especially our mothers who would talk on the phone daily. So, that was possibly one reason why it was never a major concern that my boyfriend and I would stay up late to watch movies in my bedroom and eventually fall asleep together;

we were looked at as practically married. No, my parents did not think that just because we slept in the same bedroom together that there were actions taking place that they condoned, but they simply trusted us and our judgment. Also, my door was to never remain closed and my parents’ bedroom door was literally two feet away from mine. In the end, after five years of being with my boyfriend, I decided to call it quits because I realized we were both going in different directions in college and in our lives. However, I think if we weren’t allowed to have our “sleepovers,” we wouldn’t have been so serious a couple and could have stayed together longer because we would have had something to look forward to sharing in the future. Now that I think about it, that seriousness freaks me out and that is why my parents’ decision will influence my decision when I have kids of my own. I think when my children bring home their boyfriend or girlfriend of a few years and ask why they can’t have them stay the night, I will tell them because that is something you both need to look forward to when the time comes. If I were to allow my children to get the same treatment I did, I think in the end it could scare them as much as it did myself. Being 18 years old and having a boy stay over in my bedroom just shouldn’t have happened at that age. Sharing the same bed, I believe, should happen at a much later and more serious time in a relationship. Five years just isn’t enough. I am not saying that my parents scarred me for life with making this decision, but they absolutely helped me choose one of the rules I will have for my children and I thank them for that. I know when I get to this stage in a few years and I have to eventually come to the point of talking to my children about this issue, they may hate me when I tell them no, but I believe it will keep my children’s relationships stronger and more pure.

Graduates: follow the path to independence, avoid moving back home with your parents

STACEY TURNBULL COPY EDITOR

STT722@CABRINI.EDU

Living on campus is a great thing. A lot of people live on campus because they live too far away to commute. For the first three years of my life here at Cabrini I lived on campus because I knew I wouldn’t be able to live at home with

my parents anymore. It was great. I did anything I wanted, whenever I wanted. If I wanted to take a five-hour nap, I could. If I wanted to just lie in bed and watch TV all day, I could. And no matter where I happened to be, it would only take me five minutes to get to any destination on campus. My own computer was hooked up to my own Internet jack and I had an entire room to myself to do all the work I needed to do. I could wake up at 10:50 a.m., throw some clothes and make up on and still be in my seat before class started at 11:05 a.m. Now, it is not so convenient. The price of living on campus was too high for my

parents to co-sign my loan so they said I would have to live at home. I was going to spend my senior year living at home, alone, with my mother. This was and still is the hardest thing I have ever had to do. When I am at home, I am not allowed to sleep till whenever I want. I have to get up when my mom gets up . Not because she makes me but, because it is pretty hard to sleep through her getting ready in the morning and it isn’t easy falling back asleep. Getting my work done is nearly impossible unless I want to wake up at 3 a.m. because the computer is always in use. It is either that

or spend all my time up at school in the newsroom doing it there and frankly, it is hard to do that with friends walking in and out of the room all day long. Even though I only live 20 minutes from Cabrini, sometimes it takes me 45 minutes to an hour trying to get here or home with the traffic. I no longer have my 10 minutes to get ready and my five minutes to walk to Founders. I don’t know why my parents thought I would be saving money by not living on campus. Now I just spend it in gas because of the outrageous prices! If I knew this was going to be a lose-lose situation, I would have much rather taken my

chances losing on campus rather than off. When I am at home, my mom needs to know everything I’m doing and where I’m going and who I am going with. Well, as a 23year-old, I think I am a little old to have to give my whereabouts at all times of the day. Living at home after living on campus is hard. Your sense of freedom is somehow taken a way a little. Even if you move back in with your parents after graduation, to them you will always be their “little baby” and no mater what, they are going to want to try and protect you. In your head, no matter how close you are to your

parents, you are a college graduate and you shouldn’t have to answer to your parents anymore. You are an adult! Well kids, I’m sorry to say that no matter what you do and how great your parents are, living with them after not being in their house for more that a weekend or so is going to be tough. So my advice is: stay on campus for as long as physically possible and when you get a job after graduation continue your life of independence because if you go back under the protection of your parents, it might be a while until you get out again.

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Free-thinking Americans: imagine the life of a Response to ‘No Child Left Behind Act up for renewal’ women in Iranian society renewing the law, and five relevant because as teachers, variance, provided there

Letters to the editor:

SHAEN JOHNSON

SCJ722@CABRINI.EDU

This letter is in response to the “No Child Left Behind Act up for renewal” article, which appeared in the Loquitur on the 29th of March. A course class at Cabrini, EDU 219-School in America, read the article the date after the newspaper was published on March 30. As a class, we would like to thank you for addressing the topic, as we discussed the article extensively in that class. We in fact took a poll to see who would and who would not vote for the act if given the opportunity to do so in Congress. Out of the 19 students present in the class, 14 voted they would not be in favor of

voted they would be in favor of renewing the law. The most common objections from the “no” those voting no were that the law has unrealistic expectations, the teachers strictly teach towards the test, not all students are held to the same standard, and that the status quo is fine. For those in favor, they argued that it is the best system for improving education, benefits students, raises the bar, and encourages achievement. Out of the class of 19 Cabrini students that day, seven are majoring in a type of education in order to join the teaching profession. A slim majority of 4 voted against the law, with four being against “No Child Left Behind” while three voted in favor. This is

this act would greatly impact their future classrooms and would personally impact their future careers. I believe that No Child Left Behind should be renewed, although with certain changes and amendments. The concept of teaching all children to gain academic success is admirable. However, I also feel that there is a need for realistic expectations and provided that schools are making progress that and their students are becoming increasingly proficient, there should be no negative consequences for that school district, even if they fell slightly short of the mandate. The law should provide for circumstantial and situational disadvantages and allow for a

was an improvement in the district. I contend that this law can benefit many students in public schools, but for the reauthorization there should be open debate for changes in the law to allow it to benefit the people it was intended to help the most-— the students. I admit that there are changes I would like to see in the No Child Left Behind Act, and I hope that Congress will not be intransigent and allow partisan politics to poison the debate. Both Democrats and Republicans should put aside their differences and work to improve this Act act so it can benefit as many students as possible.

Response to ‘Global warming: another hot Hollywood trend’ DR. DAVID DUNBAR

ASST. PROF. OF BIOLOGY

I, once again, am in complete disagreement with Mr. Lindros’s views posted in his latest “Letter to the Editor”. Mr Lindros suggests that we “not be so sure of what so-called scientific consensus is telling us” and that all this “fuss” is simply yet another hot Hollywood trend. He then goes on to offer some examples in which scientific truths were initially held only by a minority, not a majority of scientists. To be fair, most of our paradigm shifts in science come initially from the views of one person or a few individuals—this mechanism for change is what the eminent Historian of Science, Thomas Kuhn, has taught us in his wellknown work The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. However, over time, Kuhn has shown, some initially marginalized views offer so much compelling scientific evidence that the beliefs of a few become the beliefs of the many. This process of scientific discovery also

holds true for our current understanding of human-induced global warming and its ramifications, if nothing is done to slow it down. Initially, only a few scientists agreed that the evidence was convincing enough that global warming was human induced, but now the scientific evidence is so overwhelming that this view is held by the many. A draft of a second report of the Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate change was recently released. This report is the product of a United Nations network of 2,000 scientists! The following is part of the draft report dealing with the projected effects of human-induced global warming if little to no action is taken. By 2020 Earth’s average temperature will rise by 1.8 degrees from 1990 levels, having the following effects: * Between 400 million and 1.7 billion extra people will live without potable water. * The rate of some infectious diseases and allergenic pollens will rise.

* Some amphibians will go extinct. By 2050 The average temperature rises another 1.8 degrees, depending on the level of greenhouse gases from the burning of fossil fuels, having these possible effects: * As many as 2 billion people will live without potable water. * About 20 to 30 % of the world’s species will be near extinction. * More people will start dying because of malnutrition, disease, heat waves, floods, and droughts. At the extreme end of the projections: * A 7- to 9-degree average temperature increase is predicted. * Up to 1/5th of the world’s population will be affected by increased flood events. * 1.1 billion to 3.2 billion people will live with increased water scarcity. * Major extinctions will occur around the globe. To trivialize, as Mr. Lindros has in the title of his latest letter “Global warming: another hot Hollywood

trend”, the views of the many, views backed by insurmountable scientific evidence, is dangerous. While the dangers are real, several prominent scientists drafting the final Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change report say “they remain optimistic that drastic temperature increases won’t have to happen because they hope people will work to reduce carbon emissions that cause global warming”. These well-respected scientists are hopeful that together we may even reverse the negative effects of our polluting ways. As responsible, not fear-mongering scientists, in a follow-up report to be released later this year, they will describe ways in which human civilization can reduce the rate of harmful carbon emissions being released into the atmosphere—the aim is to significantly curtail the impact of human-induced global warming and to prevent the fantasy of a Hollywood-style solution.

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In her lifetime she served as the first women judge in the Iranian justice system. She was an aspiring journalist, wife, mother of two daughters and Nobel Peace Prize winner. In the United States many would categorize the life of Shirini Ebadi as normal or average. However in an Iranian society establishing and maintaining this life is very challenging and potentially threatening. Shirini Ebadi held many positions in the Justice Department. After the victory of the Islamic Revolution in February 1979 Ebadi and others were dismissed from their positions and given clerical duties. Ebadi was made the clerk of the same court she once directed. With protest after protest, the former female judges were presented the position of “experts” in the Justice Department. For Ebadi, this was intolerable as she put in her request for early retirement. Fortunately, the request was accepted. In her spare time, she has written books and had the majority of her articles published in Iranian journals. Ebadi received her lawyer’s license and immediately began defending cases. Some were national and others social cases. One particular case Ebadi addressed concerned photojournalist Zahra Kazemi, who was arrested while taking photographs from Evin prison compound. A report was issued by

the investigating committee that the 54-year-old photojournalist who was working for Canada’s Camera Press journal died of brain hemorrhage by a break in her skull. Kazemi was pronounced dead in a Tehran hospital on July 11 2003. According to an Iranian news archive Foreign Ministry spokesman HamidReza Asefi their government believes Kazemi’s death is justified. “The measures adapted by Iran to this effect were not in favor of this or that country. They were due to the country’s responsibility,” said Asefi. We are living in a country where we can freely express our opinion. It is difficult to imagine that the president of a country would believe the killing of an innocent individual was their responsibility. Somehow using the word responsibility justifies the murder. The independent media in Iran is under constant attack, voices are prosecuted and the free will of women is belittled. Kazemi’s death was caused by disregard for the perceived Iranian law. Incidents such as these are prevalent among an individual or group of people who deem themselves above the law. The view of the public is disregarded and the punishment for the murder is nonexistent. Ebadi could not prevent the death of Kazemi. However, she is doing her best to ensure protection and changes in the justice system concerning issues of free expression and speech. You almost wonder if Ebadi was a man, would she still have been murdered? The circumstances of Kazemi’s death are still unclear. Never the less, her brutal death illustrates the current human rights situation in Iran today. At this time, the Bush administration is attempting to establish a democracy in Iraq.

Bruce Willis stars in the movie ‘Live Free or Die Hard’ as the greatest action hero

JASON RADKA SPORTS EDITOR

JNR722@CABRINI.EDU

Who says that Arnold Schwarzenegger is the last action hero? That movie was crap, and most of you may

remember it since it came out in 1993. Schwarzenegger serves as the first of many terrible action heroes if you ask me. If you’re reading this newspaper right now, you probably have very little recollection of the 1980s, let alone Christmas time 1988. You also probably don’t know what it’s like to Die Hard, but New York City cop John McClane has a long obituary list of people that wish they could tell us what it’s like. John McClane is the true last action hero, and I’m here to tell

you why Bruce Willis’ char- coast, we’ll get together, acter John McClane is the have a few laughs.” These greatest acare some lines tion character that go down ever created. in movie hisJohn Mctory as legClane’s diaendary. It’s logue boasts a really difficult cliché yet to combine comedic tone jest and acin his nearly tion into one two hour batcharacter that tle with Geris John McMOVIEWEB man terrorist Bruce Willis stars as John Mc- Clane, also Hans Gruber. Clane in “Live Free or Die known as “Yippie-kay- Hard,” which will be released “Roy.” yai moth@ this summer. In the trilfu$ka!” “Welcome to the ogy of Die Hard movies and party pal.” “Come out to the soon to be fourth, John Mc-

Clane always shows up to the party well-dressed, and leaves a bloody mess. In Die Hard, he doesn’t even get a chance to get dressed, loses his shoes and paints his beater deep red with the blood of his foe. Two words. Reginald VelJohnson. In other words, to the not so savvy television watchers, John McClane got to star next Family Matters’ heartwarming cop Carl Winslow. McClane and Sergeant Al Powel held the brittle between the good guys and bad guys. I can’t keep a

straight face when Sergeant Al’s face fills my tv screen. Finally, John McClane is a master of talking in the third person. McClane is cool, calm and collected, and so is he. He always seems to be on top of the situation, but always consults with his other half. In conclusion, nobody dies harder than John McClane, even though he doesn’t ever die. The question is will he die in the upcoming movie “Live Free or Die Hard?” Either way, John McClane’s foe will die, and die hard.

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Meet your mate online JAMIE HUFNAGLE

ASST. NEWS EDITOR

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Hair done in the perfect wave, check. Shoes no taller than two inches because he’s six foot, check. Makeup done, but not too overdone, check. “Alright girlie,” Ashley said to herself as she got into her car. “Time to wow this nice guy from nowhere.” The night had just begun for Ashley Randazzo, a senior English and communication major. As she pulled into the mall entrance near the movies, she looked around nervously. This wasn’t her first date, but it wasn’t a typical date either. She was about to meet face to face with Tom, a guy she recently met through an online dating site. 26 percent of American adults, 53 million people, say they know someone who has gone on a date with a person they have met through a dating site, according to a report conducted by the Pew Internet & American Life Project. “I was really nervous as I pulled into the parking lot. Actually, I was terrified,” Randazzo said. Ashley chose the perfect spot, a nice well-lit parking

lot with tons of people to hear her scream if something went terribly wrong on this date. According to a study conducted by the Pew Internet & American Life Project, 43 percent of people who used online dating services thought that the activity involved risk. “If it comes time to actually meet someone, I always meet them in a place that I know has a lot of people, or is very public,” Randazzo said. As she got out of her car, she saw him. Nice leather jacket, jeans with no holes in them, good hair and a deep pink rose with yellow edges in hand. “I was hoping that was him,” Randazzo said. “Hi, you’re Ashley from Matchlink right?” the man said. Ashley gave a quick smile and knew it was going to be a good night. Of the 16 million people who have used online dating sites, 52 percent said they had mostly positive experiences, according to the Pew Internet and American Life project. After seeing a movie and exchanging conversation over coffee, plans were made for the next date. “We went out on a few more dates, but in the end, we each met other people in the meantime. We are still

friends to this day though and have hung out since,” Randazzo said. Typical places to meet people, such as a bar, aren’t for Randazzo. “It’s pure pressure,” she said. “I don’t feel as shy or insecure [online] as I would at a bar.” Although online dating may not seem prevalent, many people use it as a means of finding a potential mate. Online Dating Magazine estimates that more than 20 million people visit at least one online dating service a month. Randazzo continues to use online dating as a means of meeting new people in the search for companionship. “I think it’s awesome meeting someone you wouldn’t normally meet out somewhere. Of course the personalization isn’t there because you can’t hear the voice of the person right away, but in time it does get more personal as you feel more comfortable with the person,” Randazzo 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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53 million people say they know someone who has gone on a date with a person they have met through a dating site like Matchlink.com. This is the site Randazzo chooses to use in her search for companionship.

Abigail Van Burenʼs advice column ʻDear Abbyʼ is the most widely popular and syndicated column in the world.

STAFF WRITER

VP724@CABRINI.EDU

Dear Abby’s advice column has graced the pages of daily newspapers for years. The columnist who is known under the pen name Abigail Van Buren gained her popularity by her shared

expertise in every soulnumbing, mind-boggling, heartbreaking problem and small to large situation, that seemed to ravage the every day lives of people around the world. Was she really helping those in dire need of advice or is Dear Abby just spouting a humorous perspective on the everyday tribulations of people who

really just need a laugh and a figurative pat-on-theback? Amanda Arnold, a math and secondary education major said, “I think advice columns and just asking for advice in general is basically just a reassurance of what you already want to do. Of course they can be helpful but I think when

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you ask for advice, you already know in your head what you want to do, and you’re just looking for some reassurance. I’d rather ask my friends and the people who really care about me for advice rather than a stranger.” Arnold may be not be an avid reader of the Dear Abby column along with

other advice columns. But it can be proven that there are many who do read them on a regular basis and swear by their wise words and reassuring comments because of the growing popularity the columns have achieved throughout the years. Today there are hundreds of advice columns in magazines, newspapers and online-blogs. There are even personal websites that feature their own advice columns. There are advice groups who linger on the corners of major cities who wait around for people to ask them advice like Amy Alkon. Alkon commonly known as the Advice Goddess started out giving advice on the streets of New York as one of the three women known as “The Advice Ladies.” Today her advice column, which is based on science, psychology, evolutionary psychology and ethics but is read as humor, is featured in over 100 newspapers across the U.S. and Canada. She has also made appearances on major television shows like Good Morning America, The Today Show, CNN, MTV and many others. What’s all the fuss with advice columns and are they really helpful? Why can’t we just ask our friends

for advice rather than having to wait a few weeks to get a response from someone who has no idea we exist until they receive our plea for help? The avid readers of Dear Mrs. Web on www.dearmrsweb.com happen to answer the previous questions with their overflow of appreciative letters they send in daily, saying thanks for all of her help and wise words. She answers questions and gives her thoughts on topics ranging from tattoos and piercings, liposuction, what kind of invitations to use for weddings to names for newborns, sharing recipes for brownies and how to tell if love is real. She’s quite the expert in all fields of life. Do we all need a Dear Abby or Dear Mrs. Web in our life or maybe just some self-confidence and a few good friends to give us the wise words, confidence and reassurance that we need? You decide or email Mrs. Web. She’s sure to get back to you in two days. 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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Class participation essential to student learning CHRISTINA CIMMINO STAFF WRITER

CMC737@CABRINI.EDU

Whenever students are starting out a new semester, they are handed out a syllabus from their teacher that mentions what the specific professor is expecting from them that term. There usually is some room saved on that syllabus for class participation and how much that will impact their grades. Professors find that class participation is important because it helps them to know if the students understand what is going on in the class, and it can also help spark class discussions. “Classroom participation is important because learning is not just between the student and the teacher but part of the whole classroom experience. When students participate, they learn from each other and internalize the knowledge better. As a teacher I might explain something in a way that I think it is clear, but then a student asks me a question that makes me rethink that perhaps I should restate it differently,” Tutaleni Asino, professor of information science and technology, said. Students who are able to

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Students in Melissa Reichʼs public relations class, raise their hands to participate in a class discussion.

share their opinions in small class discussions feel that there is a personal reward from it. Participation in the class also boosts how much the student likes the class. “I participate because I enjoy learning. Most of the time in high school, I was unable to voice my opinion in class because most of my teachers didn’t really care, but with a few of my

classes, I feel like I can really learn more in group discussions and contribute something to them. I think there is nothing better than a class that is outspoken about what they believe in. It’s important to share our opinions because that leads others to question something about themselves that they might not have done had we not spoken out,”

Bill Monohan, a freshman English and communication major, said. Although some students do not participate on a normal basis they know that there is a reason behind their hesitation. “I participate sometimes. When I know the answer I will raise my hand and say it, but I don’t participate a lot because I don’t under-

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stand or I don’t know the answer,” George Post, a junior English and communication major, said. “I participate because it helps me pay attention in class better and so that my teachers get to know who I am. I think students don’t participate in class because they feel intimidated that they might have the wrong answer and feel dumb or

stupid in front of their classmates. Or they are just too lazy,” Michelle Canavan, a sophomore biology and premed major, said. Although class participation is expected in many classrooms, sometimes certain classes do not provide room for class participation. “I participate in my classes. As an education major, I think it’s important to participate in classes because eventually I’m going to be the one standing up in front of students. I think classes are always more beneficial to the learning process when students participate. I know most professors have class participation built into their grading scale, but I think the level of participation depends on the type of class you are in. For example, language classes depend more on participation than an introductory history course,” Mary Kate Korp, a sophomore elementary and special education major, 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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Will Ferrell and John Heder join together for the first time on the big screen as ice skating partners in “Blades of Glory.”

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‘Blades of Glory’ glides into the box office at number one ELIZABETH BRACHELLI MANAGING EDITOR

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Will Ferrell and Jon Heder are tearing up the box office with their latest comedy, “Blades of Glory.” As the actors skate across the screen in leather pants and peacock costumes while battling for the top spot in figure-skating, the tasteless ice-skating routines will leave audiences soaking up the performances while laughing nonstop. In “Blades of Glory,” Will Ferrell plays Chazz Michael Michaels, a sex-addict that thrives on rock-n-roll, drinking and the competition from John Heder’s character, Jimmy MacElroy. Ferrell and Heder live up to their reputations of being the dumb, yet

comical characters. Jimmy MacElroy is a pretty-boy that was adopted by billionaire father and actor William Fichtner, who leaves him on the side of the road after being kicked out of the Olympics. Michaels and MacElroy brawl at the podium during the Olympics over their egos causing the top skaters to be permanently removed from the Olympics. After the bashing between Michaels and MacElroy at the Olympics, the movie speeds along as it shows how Michaels and MacElroy continue life without their passion of ice-skating. Michaels moves on as he plays a character in a children’s iceshow while MacElroy works in a winter sports shop specializing in ice-skating equipment. Yet the pair finds a glitch in the rules for the Olympics after three years. Michaels

and MacElroy can enter the Olympics, but only as a pair. After ego battles that involve Michaels walking bare foot on the ice to MacElroy gliding on the ice with his bare stomach, the pair come together and create an unbeatable team that blows audiences away with their spins, crotch-smashing and crotch-grabbing routines. The laughs don’t stop there. The bizarre plot gets better and avoids cheap laughs as Michaels and MacElroy have new rivals, the brother and sister team, the VanWaldenbergs, played by Will Arnett and Amy Poehler, who share a sexual bond on the side. Michaels and MacElroy plan to beat the VanWaldenbergs with a killer move that was developed in North Korea. The move once killed an ice-skater who tried to attempt the move.

Will Arnett and Amy Poehler get together as Ferrell and Hederʼs competition.

As the VanWaldenbergs try to sabotage Michaels and MacElroy, MacElroy ends up falling in love with the VanWaldernberg’s younger sister played by Jenna Fischer. The VanWaldenberg pair blackmail their sister into working for them. Although the VanWaldenberg’s try to destroy Michaels and MacElroy, the pair work through the ridiculous tactics of sabotage used by the VanWaldenberg’s. The ongoing skating routines might be completely unrealistic, but ‘Blades of Glory’ is not short of laughs and is highly recommended if looking for a night of contentment in the movies. 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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Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Samuel L. Jackson and Uma Thurman. He also sometimes plays small roles in his own films, such as “From Dusk Till Dawn,” “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill.” With his success in the film industry under his belt, Tarantino has also made his mark in Hollywood by not only directing, but acting in television as well. He has directed episodes of the popular NBC and CBS dramas, “ER” and “CSI” and also appeared on ABC’s “Alias.” Though he has been romantically linked with many celebrities, Tarantino has never married. His closest friend and collaborator is director Robert Rodriguez, who he has currently worked with on his most recent project, “Grindhouse,” which was released on April 6. Tarantino’s next film after that will be “Inglorious Bastards,” a World War II film. Also, he has divulged information about possible anime prequels to the “Kill Bill” films.

for Best Original Screenplay in 1994. Like many directors, Tarantino has a group of actors that he regularly casts in his films. This group includes Harvey Keitel,

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Renowned for the creative vision that brought the world such films as “Pulp Fiction” and “Kill Bill,” Quentin Tarantino is one of the best-known writers and directors in Hollywood today. Known for their sharp dialogue, graphic violence and numerous pop-culture references, Tarantino’s films are popular all over the world. Tarantino was born on March 27, 1963 in Knoxville, Tenn. His family moved to El Segundo in Los Angeles when he was 14. That same year he wrote his first screenplay “Captain Peachfuzz and the Anchovy Bandit.” After dropping out of high school when he was 16, Tarantino went on to study acting at the James Best Theater Company. In 1984, he began concentrating on screenwriting. His first screenplay, “True Romance,” was optioned and released in 1993. From there Tarantino went on to write “Reservoir Dogs,” which he wrote in three and a half weeks and premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 1992. Tarantino was offered numerous jobs from Hollywood after the success of

Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez are the two masterminds behind the movie “Grindhouse.”

“Reservoir Dogs,” but he turned them down in order to write “Pulp Fiction,” which earned him and co-writer Roger Avery six Academy Award nominations and one win

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Past events spark Soprano’s new season JASON RADKA SPORTS EDITOR

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The much anticipated return of the hit HBO series “The Sopranos” may have left viewers empty handed. As the final half of season six approaches, viewers may need to brush up on their Sopranos history. As for the recent episode, even though there wasn’t too much action, a lot of things happened that may shaped the final season’s events. Let’s backtrack a little. In the final episode of season five, Johnny Sack and Tony meet to settle their differences outside Johnny Sack’s snow-covered New Jersey home. Over the hills, Tony spots the FBI in their striking blue and yellow field jackets. Tony flees and Johnny Sack, unaware of the FBI presence, surrenders. Now let’s return to this season. What isn’t shown in season five, is that while Tony runs away from the scene, he trips and throws his gun into the snow. During Johnny Sack’s arrest, a neighboring child views the events from a window in his home. That night, he wanders outside to investigate the weapon. The gun was eventually overturned to the Essex county police department. The new episode opens up with Tony getting arrested not for the gun charge, but for hollow tipped bullets in the gun. “Is this it!” These are the words from Carmela in fear of Tony’s life-ending arrest. Tony looked outside his window to view the sea of Essex cops. Tony was arrested and the case was dropped, but the FBI then picked up the case and added it to the five-year Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act predicate case they are trying to incarcerate Tony Soprano with. After a quick scare, Tony is ready to celebrate his birthday. Tony and Carmela head up to the Adirondack Mountains to meet

with Janice and Bobby Bacala. This is the point in the show where people may have thought something big was going to happen. Hours of drinking and Monopoly were among the list of things to do at the vacation house. Tony began to make jokes about Janice’s childhood and “things she did under the boardwalk” with other guys. Tony would sarcastically apologize to Bobby, but he would make more cracks, and crack was the word. Bobby in a fit of rage, punched Tony in the face and put him on his ass. Bobby and Tony would fight for a good minute or two, shattering glass and breaking tables. Let’s keep in mind that Bobby gave Tony an automatic rifle for his birthday. Tensions were high the rest of the trip between Tony and Bobby, Tony kept saying if it weren’t for him slipping, Bobby would have lost the fight. The morning after, Bobby and Janice must have thought Tony was going to act against Bobby because of the fight, but Tony played it off as though nothing was going to happen. As stated earlier in the episode, Bobby has never killed somebody during his servitude to the mafia. That would later change. Tony and Bobby left the house for longer than a comfortable hour and met with the Canadians on buying pharmaceuticals at a low price. In exchange to bring the price down, Tony was going to have somebody trusted to take care of one of the seller’s sister’s custody problem. He had Bobby “pop his ricot” as Bobby was sent to kill the father of the sister’s child. Bobby then left the house on a few day trip to make his first kill where he would make a few extremely vital mistakes. Bobby shot the man twice and the bullet entered the laundromat drier, as well as puncturing the man’s skull. The man also ripped Bobby’s shirt. If you could refer back to season one, Christopher has a dream about

Edie Falco as Carmela Soprano, James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano, Steve Schirripa as Bobby Baccalieri and Aida Turturro as Janice Soprano sit around for Tonyʼs birthday.

the Russian he killed in Satriales. The dream explained all the mistakes Chris made about killing him, such as leaving the bullets on the table and the ones in his head. Bobby did the same, as well as leaving the gun on the way out. It was unclear if Bobby had been wearing gloves or not. Bobby may have left DNA evidence from his shirt and fingerprints on the gun. This concludes the events for the newest episode, but let’s take another walk through time to last season. It was extremely odd that Chris only made a short appearance in the episode. This could be because Tony may know that Christopher is using drugs again. He also is seeing the real-estate agent

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that Tony turned down but tried to get again. If viewers could remember back when Christopher had an intervention to go through rehab. The next wacking could be Christopher. Finally, the next few episodes will hopefully be jammed packed with killings and controversy. HBO has a big task to satisfy its Soprano’s audience 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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(Top) Bryan Greenberg mourns a loved one.

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(Left) Hannah Daniels, played by Laura Prepon, and Nick Garrett, played by Bryan Greenberg, try to reignite an old flame.

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“October Road” is ABC’s newest addition to its Thursday night line-up. It’s been airing in the 10 o’clock hour after “Grey’s Anatomy” for the past few weeks. The question for Nick Garrett, played by Bryan Greenberg, is “can you ever really go home?” Home for Nick Garrett is October Road. Garrett has

been gone from his hometown for 10 years. He left his high school buddies and girlfriend one summer and never returned. Garrett moved to New York and wrote a book about his early years. Little did he know his big success in New York would not have the same effect in his hometown of Knights Ridge, Mass. He had absolutely no contact with his family or the friends he left after his high school graduation. He

ruined any chance of keeping that relationship when he used all of them as characters in his novel. The opportunity to go home and teach a seminar at a local college in his town is given to Garrett. He takes the job in hopes he could break his writers block by going back to where he started. Garrett returns only to find all of his friends with jobs, some married and some not changed at all. His high school sweetheart, Hannah, is now a single

parent and in a relationship with someone else. Lots of things have changed since Garrett has been gone. Instead of leaving after his seminar, he decides to stay in Knights Ridge to mend what he broke by being gone for 10 years and by how he portrayed his friends in his novel. He’s off to a rocky start, but things can only look up from here, right? The show begins to unravel as Garrett returns home and begins to run into

his old friends. Some accepted him with open arms; others had a bit of a tough time. His high school sweetheart, Hannah, turns out to be a mother of one. Ironically enough, her son is turning 10 and has a peanut allergy that every man in the Garrett family has. Paternity questions arise but are denied by Hannah. With only a few episodes into the season, I think it’s too early to make any assumptions. This could have

a lot of potential. Heck, “Grey’s Anatomy” wasn’t a hit at the beginning. It took people awhile to get into it and begin following the story. 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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Members of the band Black Tie Dynasty rehearse in Fort Worth, Texas for the South by Southwest Music conference.

No compass needed to find SXSW KATIE CLARK

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Many people may remember a couple years ago, when the cast of MTV’s “Real World” Austin, had a chance to work with the South by Southwest Music Company. The Austin cast was able to pick out a band from the festivals in which they could promote. The band they had chosen is none other then the well-known HelloGoodbye. So what is South by Southwest Music or more commonly known SXSW? Basically, SXSW is a musical festival and conference that happens every March since 1987. SXSW takes place in about 50 different venues all around downtown Austin, Texas. This festival showcases hundreds of musical acts from all around the world.

In 1994 SXSW added two new additions onto the festival, SXSW Film and Interactive conferences. The film conference has become very popular among many young aspiring directors, making it one of the world’s biggest premiere film festivals. The interactive part of the conference is for web-creators and entrepreneurs to get their shot. The four day festival usually goes as followed; in the daytime, the registrants do business in the trade show in the convention center. They partake in a full agenda of information and panel discussions featuring a bunch of different international speakers, like the “Real World” cast. After all this, the actual fun begins with performances, prizes, giveaways, etc. The festival is run independently in three parts with different

starting and ending times. The 2007 showcase has already taken place; it was held March 14-18 where more than 1,400 acts performed. Some of the bands that performed were Interpol, Bloc Party, Circa Survive, Eisley, Hawthorne Heights, Against Me!, Armor for Sleep, Jack’s Mannequin and so many more. Some of the speakers included David Bryne from Talking Heads and Pete Townshend from The Who. “The bands were awesome this year, and what a surprise when Pete from The Who came out and spoke to the audience,” said George Bullan, a senior engineer major at Marymount University. “Elvis and Anabelle” which starred Blake Lively and Max Minghella, was the main film which premiered and was later talked about.

Every year SWSX offers free musical samplers to the guests; this year they offered more than 725 MP3s. South by Southwest Music holds this annual festival with success each year. “This year’s festival and activities were by far the best I have been to. I have only been to two in the past and I have said that for all of them afterwards,” Bullan said. This showcase of the different talents around the globe gives everyone at least a shot in the big time. This music festival is one of the biggest in the United States with the highest money making public event for Austin’s economy. “South by Southwest Music seems to know a lot about their industry and helps out those who want to make it big,” junior social work major Brian Fletcher said.

HUMANWINE: Cabaret meets socio-politics AMANDA POPOVITCH GUEST WRITER

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Is your copy of “Brave New World” threatening to fall apart from wear? Is your DVD of “A Clockwork Orange” on the verge of being melted permanently into your DVD player? Then introduce them to your latest obsession: HUMANWINE. HUMANWINE (yes, written exactly like that), is the depth and darkness of your favorite totalitarian saga meets Cabaret. The musical journey that is HUMANWINE is set in the fictional world of Vinland, a harsh totalitarian society full of unique characters and personalities. Each song flows like a musical short story about the happenings of Vinland and

its strange and enchanting residents. You will inevitably be drawn in by both the storybook nature of the lyrics, as well as the haunting melodies and raucous waltzes. HUMANWINE was born in 2002 from the minds of lead vocalists Holly Brewer and M@ McNiss. They began composing songs together and quickly decided to move to Boston and expand their musical experiment. Since moving to Boston in 2005 the band has made quite a name for themselves in the local scene, and they have recently embarked on a new tour to promote their album “Fighting Naked.” Along for the ride on the tour are fellow musicians, drummer Brian Viglione of the Dresden Dolls and bassist Paul Dilley of Reverend Glass-

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Since 2002, HUMANWINE has been making music that is conceived as a mini-movie with actors,a plot and even a setting, Vinland.

eye. The tour recently kicked off with the opening show at Johnny Brenda’s right here in Philadelphia. HUMANWINE live treats the listener to both a mind boggling musical performance and a stage show, with Brewer acting out many of the twisted musical tales. However, the real treat of

the performance is the virtual buffet of sounds. Songs run the gambit from flowing yet dramatic tracks like Epoch, to crowd jarring manifestoes like Rivolta Silenziosa, to the sea shanty Dim Allentown Cove Pt I. The listener is entranced by a dizzying array of pounding percussion and melodic bass that reside somewhere

between classical and death metal. McNiss strings you along carefully with each note, while Brewer’s hypnotic yet powerful voice provides the perfect vehicle to tell the story of Vinland. All in all, HUMANWINE provides a musical experience one is sure not to find anywhere else. If you are looking for something

you’re familiar with, then you’ve come to the wrong place. HUMANWINE blows familiar out of the water with a shocking combination of socio-political messages and darkly, twisted musical genius. If you’re looking for something deeper and darker yet strangely poetic, find HUMANWINE on tour.

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Senior Megan OʼBrien looks on in her stance against Immaculata University on Friday, March 30. Cabrini defeated Immaculata 9-1 in five innings.

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On Friday, March 30, the Cabrini softball team defeated Immaculata University with a score of 9-1 at the end of the fifth inning. “The team has vision, you can’t teach it,” Andrea Mory, a sophomore human resources management major and captain of the team, said. The Lady Cavaliers were able to come

out of the first inning with two runs. Jen Euganeo, a senior exercise science and health promotion major, made a double, then stole third, and eventually stole home, putting Cabrini in the lead 1-0. Kristie Sandefur, a sophomore psychology major, made an identical play in the same inning. The second inning was slow by both teams, whereas the third and fourth innings contained some commotion on the field. Euganeo and Brittany Caprice, a junior elementary education major, both went to catch the foul ball and ran into each other.

Caprice seemed injured, but shortly returned to the game. In the fourth inning, Brittany Shields, a sophomore elementary education major, knocked down a piece of the fence while chasing the ball. Because of the fall, she delayed getting the ball back and Immaculata scored their first run. The fourth inning was a vital time in the game and at the end of it, Cabrini was up 71. For the majority of the inning the bases were loaded. Runs were made by freshman Kerri Ann MacNeal, Shields, Euganeo,

sophomore exercise science and health promotion major, Caitlin McDevitt and Sandefur. The Cavaliers, however, did not stop there, they made two more runs in the fifth inning making the final score 9-1. These runs were made by Euganeo and Kelly Smith, a freshman Spanish major. Caitlin McDevitt commented, “It was good to be out on our field for the first time this season. We knew we had to win and we did it.”

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Deas focuses on becoming a 3-time All-American DIANA VILARES STAFF WRTIER

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After placing sixth at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Indoor Track and Field Championships, finishing with a 7.23 in the 55 meters, junior social work major Lauren Deas is on top of her game and reflects on what keeps her going. “I had been to Nationals three times prior, so I already knew what to expect,” Deas said about her recent visit before coming home with her win. “I prepared myself for this meet. I made sure I went in there with a clear mind and ready to do my job, which was to run my race.” Deas’ main focus was to “become a third-time AllAmerican,” but confessed to being scared, nervous and having no method to mentally prepare for the race, even with her previous experience. “Going into the race I wanted to come out the winner. That was where I was at mentally. But I didn’t

win. I came in sixth,” Deas said. “I set my goals high. But when it doesn’t go exactly as I want it to, I don’t get discouraged. I know I will get them next time.” “Disappointment comes with the territory when you’re an athlete,” Deas said. “When I run, I really don’t run with motivation. The Lord blessed me with talent and I will use my ability to the fullest,” she said. “My friends and family are my support system. They expect me to do well so they are kind of like my motivation.” Deas’ goal is to make it to the Olympics, “make it to the next level.” She said that she depends on the push and extra enthusiasm from her support system to help her get her there. 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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‘Thin and healthy’ sparks new weight controversies KAITLIN BARR

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In most sports, athletes are checked every week to track certain aspects of their body; things such as their weight and blood pressure. Biographies of athletes these days include details like the athlete’s hometown, position, number, height and sometimes weight; if you’re a male. If you are a female, your weight is not broadcasted for the world to read. According to the New York Times, “It’s a sensitivity about eating disorders,” said Judy Conradt who has been the head coach of the Texas Longhorns for the last three decades. The Hall of Fame Coach also added, “We’re dealing with a population that is vulnerable because it’s a Type A personality, driven, the people that want to be perfectionists.” Everyday on television, in magazines, on billboards, women are broadcasted as being “thin and healthy”. But who’s to say that just because you’re thin, you’re healthier than someone who has a little more weight to them? “Some colleges weigh their basketball players reg-

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Everyday on television, in magazines, on billboards, women are broadcasted as being “thin and healthy.”

ularly to guard against rapid weight loss or gain. Some weigh them infrequently, others not at all,” according to the New York Times. Although the weights of women used to be announced, there has been a

gender-equity legislation, also known as Title IX, female athletes’ weights are now never published; not just in basketball, but in any other sport as well. Just because their weight is not broadcasted for the

world to find out, it doesn’t mean these athletes are still not faced with the everyday pressures from society to be thin. When female athletes are not in their element, whether it be on the court or on the field, they still have normal social lives like every other college woman has. They dress up, they put on make-up and they wear heels. Many colleges have different ways of “checking in” on their female athletes. At top ranked Tennessee, their females are “neither weighed nor measured for body-fat percentage. Instead, players are monitored for performance in such areas such as speed, flexibility, vertical jump and weight lifting,” the New York Times stated. Depending on which school one attends, determines how one will be. If athletes are conscious about their weight, this may be a major determining factor as to which schools they attend. Rules regarding health issues change every year for colleges and universities around the world. In the future, these rules will be on the top-priorities list of things to check for all female athletes who are deciding which school to attend to play a sport.

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Chuck Manuel watches his Phils’ drop to 1-6 Back in January, shortstop Jimmy Rollins declared that the Philadelphia Phillies were the team to beat in the National League East division. After one week in the season, the Phillies are 1-6 and tied for last place with the Washington Nationals. Over the last few seasons, the Phillies always struggle in the month of April. After the first week of last season, they had the exact same record. Rollins believes that there are always ups and downs to a baseball season but if they don’t pick it up soon, it is going to be a tough one. Phillies general manager Pat Gillick didn’t do much to improve the bullpen over the off-season and a lot of critics believe that is their weakest part of the team. Head coach Charlie Manuel is facing a lot of criticism, and many believe if he doesn’t turn things around, he will be fired.

Zach Johnson wins the 72 annual Masters tournament The Professional Golfers Association held the 72 annual Masters tournament over Easter weekend. Cold weather plagued Augusta national with temperatures barely reaching 60 degrees. An already tough course proved to be even harder over the four day event where the winner, Zach Johnson, won with a score of 1 over par. Last year’s winner, Phil Mickelson, won with a score of -7 under par. This is the first major win of Johnson’s career. Before the weekend started, Johnson was ranked 56th. He has now jumped up 41 spots to 15.

Pacman and Henry suspended The National Football League has suspended Tennessee Titans defensive back Adam “Pacman” Jones and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry. Jones has been suspended for the entire season for personal conduct reasons that include over 10 incidents involved with police. An incident most recently occurred in Las Vegas where Jones was involved in starting a fight and a club shooting that paralyzed one man. Henry received an eight-game suspension after being arrested four times in a 14-month span. Last season Henry was benched twice by head coach Marvin Lewis, as well as serving a two-game league suspension. Jones will lose his base salary of $1,292,500 for the 2007 season, and Henry will lose anywhere from $204,705.88 to $230,294.12. All information according to ESPN.com.

Softball at Muhlenberg (3:30 p.m.) Men’s tennis vs. Eastern (4 p.m.) Friday, April 13 Softball vs. Cedar Crest (2:30 p.m.) Saturday, April 14 Woman’s Lacrosse at Gwynedd-Mercy (1 p.m.) Men’s Lacrosse at Neumann (1 p.m.) Softball at Eastern (1 p.m.) Men’s Tennis vs. Marywood (11 a.m.) Men’s Tennis vs. Harford Community College (2 p.m.) Women’s Track and Field at New Jersey invitational College of N.J. (TBA) Men’s Track and Field at New Jersey invitational College of N.J. (TBA) Monday, April 16 Men’s tennis at Susquehanna (4 p.m.) Golf quad match (opponents TBA) Spring-Ford Country Club (1 p.m.) Tuesday, April 17 Women’s Lacrosse at Widener (7 p.m.) Softball vs. Neumann (3 p.m.) Wednesday, April 18 Men’s Lacrosse vs. FDU-Florham (4 p.m.) Men’s Tennis at Lebanon Valley (4 p.m.) Golf at Delaware Valley Five Ponas Golf Course (1 p.m.) Thursday, April 19 Women’s Lacrosse at Neumann (4 p.m.)

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Injured Hayes has faith in freshman goalie Schmid DIANA VILARES

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Senior goalie Joslyn Hayes (pictured above) will be enduring eight weeks of physical therapy to repair a knee injury while her replacement, freshman Kate Schmid finishes out the rest of the season.

Women’s lacrosse goalie Joslyn Hayes, a senior business administration major, hurt her knee during the team’s first game of the season against Ursinus on March 17. “There were five minutes left in the second half and we were tied 12-12. A girl was rolling the crease and I was playing stick to stick, but I must have twisted my knee a wrong way because I heard it crack,” Hayes said. “I also got pushed from behind after it happened. I ended up playing in six minutes of overtime too.” Unaware of the severity of her injury, Hayes said that she was “really depressed about it for about two weeks” until she was told what she had to undergo to repair her knee. After getting an MRI to find out what had actually happened to Hayes during the game, she was told that she tore both her ACL and meniscus. Hayes was scheduled to have knee surgery on April 4th. While her recovery will take eight weeks of physical therapy, Hayes will be able to do it through Cabrini’s trainers. Hayes’ doctor, however, told her that she could only return to playing lacrosse in about four to six months and unfortunately by that time, Hayes will have already graduated. “I won’t be able to play the rest of the season, which pretty much sucks since this was my last year to play,” Hayes said. Hayes, who has been playing lacrosse for almost 10 years now, said that the hardest part about her injury is not being able to enjoy her time with her teammates out on the field. Despite Hayes’ dismay, she has complete faith in freshman Kate Schmid who will be taking her place as the team’s goalie. “She is a very talented player and I am

Freshman Taylor strives for national title

so proud of her for being able to step up and take control in goal,” Hayes said. “I appreciate that she still will listen to me during the game for any pointers or advice on what the defense is doing or not doing.” Schmid, while having five years of experience in lacrosse, admits to being nervous when she found out that she would be taking Hayes’ place. “I knew I had some big shoes to fill,” Schmid said. “ I felt really bad when she got hurt because she’s a great player and she deserved to have a good senior year.” Despite her injury, Hayes was able to defend a good seven shots from the opposing team during the game. Schmid said that she’s putting in her hard work at practice and staying in shape in order to “be ready for anything.” “I like to think that my [current] position has changed into another assistant coach since I yell as much as the other coaches on the sidelines,” Hayes said. Schmid agreed saying that even though “she’s not playing, she’s still a big part of the team.” Looking to find something positive in the mess that caused Hayes to now watch the games from the sidelines, Hayes finds herself cheering for her teammates more than ever. “I do still have faith in my team to have a very good season and even though I am not playing anymore, I am still a part of the team and we still have a large portion of the season to finish and a lot of games to go all out for.” 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.

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PAC National Student Athlete Day hosted by men’s lacrosse team

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Starting way back in seventh grade, freshman history major Christiana Taylor decided that track was her calling. Taylor fell into the sport. “I really didn’t want to run track.” Taylor said. She was running down the hallway and the track coach saw her. He asked her if she wanted to try-out and it’s been her sport ever since. Deciding to quit basketball, Taylor thought that she would have a “better chance of going to Juniors or making it to the national level.” “I found out I was good at it. I was good in a lot of events, so I made it my sport.” She thought track would “be a way to get her name big around the school.” She also thought track could help get her into college, money-wise, “because my family’s not made of money.” Taylor is a heptathelete, a seven-event runner. This season, Taylor believes her main event will be the 400-hurdles. “I think I can make it to the national level there. I think I can win it,” Taylor said. Taylor also feels that she will do well in the triple jump and maybe be her best event. “Going to nationals is not new to me because my [high] school was the best in Pennsylvania,” Taylor said of West Catholic High School in Philadelphia, Pa. However, Taylor did attend her first two years of high school at Dobbins High School, where she met Lauren Deas, now a junior at Cabrini. Deas and coach James Williams helped in Taylor’s decision to run at Cabrini. “I had D-1 schools looking at me too,”

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Going to nationals is not new to me because my high school was the best in Pennsylvania. -Christiana Taylor, freshman

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Taylor said. “I chose this one because of James Williams and I like to run with teams where I know people.” With her busy schedule, Taylor knows how to use her time-management skills wisely. She goes to school in the morning and track at night. She’s not afraid to wake up at six in the morning to finish a paper or stay up until 3 a.m. to get things done just so she can run. “It’s easy to do if you know how to separate both,” Taylor said. Although she really doesn’t have time in her busy schedule, Taylor would love to play basketball. However, “James don’t allow us to do any other sports.” She also likes swimming and dancing. She would

also love to know more about different types of history, including African American history. Taylor wants to go into a minor of prelaw and be a legal aid, but if that doesn’t work out, she would like to be a middle school history teacher. 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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National Student Athlete Day was celebrated at the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference men’s lacrosse game on Tuesday, April 3. Many students filled the stadium in order to take advantage of the free food that was given out. Free soft pretzels and popcorn were available to everyone during the first half of the game. The Cavaliers took on the newly developed men’s lacrosse team of Immaculata University. Cabrini dominated the game with a final score of 19-5. Cabrini led by 15 until Immaculata placed points on the scoreboard. Multiple goals were scored by the Cavaliers Scott Reimer (four goals), Rich Romanelli (three goals), Scott Bordignon (three goals) and Kent Krebeck (two goals). Pat Jenkins, Paul Levine and Matt McKinney added solo goals. Cabrini also recently defeated defending national champion Cortland State on Saturday, March 31 with a final score of 11-10. The Cavaliers are ranked 7-2 overall and 3-0 in the PAC. The Loquitur welcomes your comments on this story. Please send your comments to loquitur@googlegroppus.com. The editors will review your comments each week and make corrections if warranted.

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Coaches to host summer lacrosse camps for youth JILLIAN SMITH

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This summer, the Cabrini lacrosse coaches will be using their knowledge to benefit beginners in the game of lacrosse. Steve Colfer, the men’s coach, and Jackie Neary, the women’s coach, with help from Bobbi Morgan, the women’s basketball coach, will be hosting the Cavalier Lacrosse School, a five-day summer camp teaching children entering grades third to ninth the fundamentals of lacrosse. The camps will take place during the weeks of June 18-22 for the girls and June 25-29 for the boys on the Dixon Turf Field. Daily sessions will go from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., with lunch provided daily. According to the Cavalier Lacrosse School brochure, “sessions will include offensive and defensive station drills, agility training, guest speakers, individual and team competition and full field game play.” Also, there is an extended day program, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for an extra fee, where campers will get time to

swim, have individual lacrosse instructions and participate in a variety of other activities. “This is a great way to spread the sport,” Colfer said. He explained that the camp goes along with the ideals of the college and that this camp was a way to “have the local community be exposed to Cabrini College and our great facilities and coaches.” “Bobbi Morgan was a big catalyst for me [to do this camp],” Neary said. The women’s lacrosse coach had always done camps off-campus, but now she is “thrilled to be on campus, a place I am comfortable with.” Members of the men’s and women’s lacrosse teams will also be on hand to help coach the summer day camp. The flat rate of the camp is $330 per camper, with a $60 option of the extended day. However, pricing is broken down into different choices. If paid by April 15, campers pay $310; if paid by May 15, 2007, campers pay $320. Also, there is a fee of $300 for campers who are a “second child”

or a child of a Cabrini graduate or of Cabrini employees. All campers must bring their own equipment, including mouth guards, sneakers/cleats, eye protection and sticks. However, male campers are encouraged to bring helmets, gloves and pads. “Although we’re the same sport, it’s played two different ways,” Neary said. Colfer believes this camp will be able to “plant the seed now” so that campers will have the “tools to be better later.” “This is good exposure to the college,” said Neary. “Also, for recruits. Not only for school, but for the program.” 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

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