Oct. 18, 2007 issue 07 Loquitur

Health Care Debate

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LIZ LAVIN DEPUTY EDITOR EAL723@CABRINI EDU NICOLE OSUCH MANAGING EDITOR NAO722@CABRINI EDU

Every year 47 million people in the United States find themselves without health care insurance. Finding health care coverage is an issue college students deal with as they near graduation and realize they will be on their own in the real world. The career choices college students make often have a direct correlation with the health care they receive.

Graduate student

Gail Ziegler, a 2007 graduate of Cabrini College, is a full-time graduate student at American University. She is covered until she is 23 years old through her father’s insurance plan. Upon turning 23 she plans to purchase COBRA, a recommended temporary health care option, until she finds employment after graduating from graduate school. “That’s the plan for now; hopefully it won’t be for too long.” She feels that she has been fortunate enough to have health care coverage up to this point. “It’s always been a priority in my family to have health care insurance. My mother works in a hospital and she has seen what can happen if you don’t have it.”

Unemployed graduate

Like many graduates, Jeremy Stevens, a 2007 Cabrini College graduate, found himself graduating without a job lined up and off his parents’ health insurance plan a few weeks after graduating. Stevens considered himself a healthy 21-year-old and was considering not purchasing any insurance but his parents changed his attitude. “What if I was in a serious car accident and I had no insurance? Would they have to sell their house to pay my medical bills?” Since he did not have a full-time job he purchased short-term health insurance through GradMed.com. “My options were reasonable because the recommended COBRA health insurance is about $300 a month whereas my insurance through GradMed.com was $300 for four months. It is catastrophe insurance, meaning it would help out if I was in a serious accident. I would not use this type of insurance to get medicine for a common cold.” Stevens just accepted a job in which the benefits do not start for three months, so he renewed his short-term insurance.

Small business

Jonathan Barnett, current senior English and communication major, has to purchase his own insurance because his family owns a small flower shop with approximately 10 employees. As a result, Barnett’s father purchases health care coverage for $1,047 a month for a family of four. “I don’t have the worst [health care] but I don’t have great coverage.” A trip to the emergency room costs $100, to see a specialist can cost $40-$80, co-pays are $20 and there is no prescription coverage. “I don’t remember the last time I went to the doctor. It makes it hard to keep up with health problems because of the cost of frequent visits and treatment. In my opinion, we are stuck with doctors that aren’t necessarily the best.” Once Barnett graduates, he says that he will be looking for better benefits but he is not going to compromise a good job.

Major corporation

Brian Lynch, a 2007 graduate of St. Joseph’s University, used health care as a deciding factor in choosing a job. A major factor for him was to work in a big corporation as opposed to a small business because large corporations have more comprehensive health care plans and less out-of-pocket expenses. His current employer offered him two health care options, Blue Cross Personal Choice or Aetna Group 2, which would start his first day on the job. Smaller companies offered him a 60 percent40-percent deal that would start after 90 days, in which the employer covered 40 percent of health care costs and he would have to take care of the rest. “Lincoln Financial Group offered the full package -- full health, dental and vision coverage which would also cover my daughter.”

Working as a unionized employee

Kevin Hagerty has worked for Albertson’s Inc. full time for the past 22 years. The union he belongs to is one of the best in the country, he said, and the coverage he gets is rated one of the best. “I am very satisfied with our health coverage,” Theresa Hagerty, wife of Kevin Hagerty, said. “With our plan, our kids can go to preferred doctors even when they are away at college because there is a huge network of doctors and hospitals. Wherever you go you can get help.”As a result of having such a good plan, the Hagerty family can take advantage of routine preventative screenings, reimbursed gym memberships, two dental visits a year and immunizations, among other benefits.

Low income

Lindsey Harner, a junior psychology major, has stateprovided health insurance. “We have very basic insurance,” she said. “The co-pays are low, but they expect four people to be healthy because they won’t pay for it.” The state-provided health insurance is more for doctor visits, not big emergencies. Having health insurance is “definitely something I think about,” she said. “You grow up taking insurance for granted and then when you realize you have to pay for it, it’s something you worry about.”

EDITORIAL

Prepare yourself for the future

Health Care has been a continuing topic of conversation, especially among the candidates in the on-going debates. A serious topic indeed, health care raises so many questions, especially to people of college age, who will soon be off their parents insurance if they are still on it when they graduate college.

For years, kids under a good insurance plan take it all for granted. Paying co-pays, visiting selected doctors and other things are just some of the hassle that come along with insurance.

On the front page, a light was shone on eight different situations typical to people around the United States -- the student continuing onto grad school, the unemployed graduate, the graduate looking into major corporations for employment and what they have to do to make sure that they are covered by health care.

Those situations reveal important factors in the debate about health care today, but there are also other issues to know about as well.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of people without health insurance coverage overall rose from 44.8 million people in 2005 to 47 million people in 2006.

A continuing debate is the struggle for African American families to receive health care. Why? Because African Americans are more likely to become diagnosed with a disease than any other group of people. Not only can 24.3 percent of African Americans not afford health care, but also the ones who can, have trust issues with doctors that date back to the 1920s and the Tuskegee Experiment, which was when African American male sharecroppers were denied treatment for Syphilis.

The main source of care for people without health care is the emergency room. Taxpayers need to understand that public hospital emergency rooms then bill governments for costs to treat those without insurance. People without insurance also don’t get preventive care. When the uninsured get sick, they get really sick and end up costing those with insurance in the long run when they go to the emergency room.

It’s not something you hear about everyday, but these are definitely other issues in health care that need to be addressed. Yet another topic of growing concern is the rapid growth of Americans traveling to other countries to undergo major medical surgeries.

Although it has existed for years, Americans are now more actively contacting medical tourism travel agencies to arrange trips because they either have poor medical insurance, or none at all.

Places such as Latin America, Thailand, India and Malaysia are major traveling destinations for those seeking surgeries. When this first began, it was mostly for cosmetic surgery. Good idea, right, going on vacation and coming home with a brand new face and body?

Something must be done. When Americans are leaving their own country because they can get operations for thousands of dollars cheaper, is when Congress should raise an eyebrow. Devising a medical plan to cover everyone living in the United States is not an impossible task, especially for someone who wants to be president of the United States.

As college students, we should begin learning more about our own personal insurance, because it will be valuable information in our future, especially in the upcoming Presidential Elections. Our generation should be listening to what every candidate has to say, because it affects our future, more than we may understand.

History club presents forum

JONATHAN BARNETT STAFF WRITER JEB724@CABRINI EDU

The History Club is presenting a forum dealing with the media’s impact and interrelationship with American popular culture. The forum will feature five scholars discussing topics involving multiple areas of the media.

“The History Club sponsors the History Forum, which brings prominent scholars in a particular field of study to campus to share their expertise with faculty, staff, students, alumni and visitors,” history professor Dr. Darryl Mace explained in an email. The History Club presents a forum focused on different topics each year.

The forum will be held in the Widener Lecture Hall on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. The event is free to all Cabrini students, faculty and staff. For all those who are not from Cabrini there is a $15 fee for the entire day. The event will include a continental breakfast as well as a buffet lunch for all who come.

Throughout the day attendees will be able to learn about topics covering the areas of class, ethnicity, gender role, body image and the war on drugs.

Among the five scholars being featured are Cabrini College’s history and political science professor Dr. Jolyon Girard and English professor Dr. Paul Wright.

Girard’s segment will focus on the area of mas-

culinity in American television situation comedies. Wright will be focusing his speech on the history of the war on drugs, using the popular television show, “The Wire,” as a reference for this topic. Andrew Douglass, director of education at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute, will present a segment on the roles of ethnicity and class in the early years of the film industry.

Kaila Story and Courtney Smith will also accompany these presenters.

Story comes from the University of Louisville and her segment will be focused on the female body image in rap videos.

Smith is from Rowan University and she will be speaking about The Philadelphia Stars and Philadelphia Tribune: Negro League Baseball in print, 1933-1952.

Students have the option of registering for the one-credit course POL 400, American Popular Culture and the Media, by completing a registration form in the Registrar’s Office by Friday, Nov. 9.

Everyone is encouraged to come and participate in an intriguing look into the media and how it affects the general population. If you are interested in registering for the class be sure to do so before the deadline on Nov. 9. 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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Working under contract

An employee at a local company was first hired as a contracted employee through another company. The options for health care were too expensive so she researched other options to find a more affordable plan. At her job, she was offered “outrageous monthly rates for healthcare coverage. The best coverage was entirely too expensive compared to the amount of money I was being paid and the cheapest plan didn’t include the specifics I wanted. I then set out and researched and found that I could get an individual plan on my own, cheaper than what the company was offering me. Through Aetna, I was able to have an affordable monthly payment while being able to keep my general care physician.”

Temporarily unemployed

Paula Turnbach has been unemployed for nine months. She was laid off unexpectedly and with the job loss came the immediate loss of her benefits. About a week after she was let go, the corporate office mailed her information about getting insurance through COBRA. Unfortunately, the COBRA coverage was so expensive that after two months she switched to Aetna. Some health care that the family was receiving before the job loss had to be cut back because it was no longer covered. “Her major concerns during that time were her children, which is me and my sister,” Grayce Turnbach, daughter of Paula Turnbach, said. “We were always financially stable and my mom was really counting on her income to be able to support herself and us. It was really hard for her especially when she saw that the COBRA plan they offered was $650 and she had no money coming in to afford such a pricey insurance plan.” Turnbach now has a part-time job that does not offer any benefits, so her family is still paying for insurance out of pocket

Health care: should it be changed?

“I want to see a more comprehensive health care system for everyone that doesn’t have a good job.”

Brian Lynch,

2007 graduate of St. Joseph’s University

“I think there are significant problems with health care in the U.S. The fact that you have almost 50 million people with no adequate insurance is worrying. Some of these people are hard working individuals with poor paying jobs. If the state could provide better incentives for private health care then this could perhaps improve the situation.

Paul Lilly

Freshman study abroad student from Ireland

“As a humanitarian I believe that everyone should have coverage because people don’t stay healthy forever. My family is lucky enough to have coverage but for those who don’t everyone deserves to have it.”

Lindsey Harner

Junior psychology major

“I think everyone should be entitled to health care. It’s one of the biggest problems America faces today. Universal Health Care would be a great step. That’s why, we need to pay attention to what we’re voting for.”

Elizabeth Brachelli

2007 Cabrini College graduate

“I used to be against [universal health care] but now it seems like that’s the best way to go. We need to find a way to make it (health care) more affordable.”

Barry Barnett

father of Jonathan Barnett

“I think America’s Health Coverage system could use some improvement. It’s sad to know that people get turned away from hospitals and doctors’ offices because they do not have sufficient health insurance. There should be some sort of reasonable alternative for people who can’t afford the health care benefits you receive as a college graduate working a full time job because obviously not every one has the opportunity to graduate college.

Jeremy Stevens

2007 Cabrini College graduate

“I do know that there are major problems concerning the sky-high prices that America’s senior citizens have to pay for their medicine. Personally, I think it’s sad that older Americans have to choose between eating a decent meal or paying for their heart medicine. Just today, MSNBC.com featured a story on how people diagnosed with cancer are basically having to choose whether to die from their disease or to fight it and sink further and further into debt by figuring out a way to pay for their treatments.”

Kristin Catalanotto 2006 Cabrini College graduate

“It is such a pivotal issue, not only in upcoming elections, but in our society. I did work in a day care and the law requires children to be covered. There have been times when some kids in our care don’t have insurance. However, I feel like if the law requires it, they should somehow provide it.”

Gail Ziegler 2007 Cabrini College graduate

“Health care right now is unreasonable. Deductibles are astronomical; if I have to go to the hospital and stay overnight I have to pay all $3000. The system needs to be changed.”

Paula Turnbach mother of Grayce Turnbach

Reporter to speak about work with Uganda war victim

DIANA VILARES EVENTS EDITOR DVV722@CABRINI EDU

Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Carolyn Davis will be speaking on Thursday, Oct. 25 about her recent work with Uganda war victim Jennifer Anyayo in the Widener Lecture Hall from 3:15-4:30 p.m.

When Anyayo was 9-years-old, her village in northern Uganda was attacked by a rebel group called The Lord’ Resistance Army.

Because of the attack, Anyayo was left disfigured with extreme burns to her face and arms.

Anyayo then came to Philadelphia to receive better medical attention in hopes of reconstructing her face. Davis then took on Anyayo’s story, documenting Anyayo’s life in Philadelphia, her adaptation to the new culture and her interpretation of it.

Davis’s visit to Cabrini is being sponsored by the communication department. “Davis will give us first hand reports of how the wars we fight affect innocent children,” Dr. Jerry Zurek, professor and chairman of the communication department, said.

Davis also returned to Uganda with Anyayo, now 16, where she was reunited with her mother and siblings.

Davis wrote about Anyayo’s reaction to her family and friends, recording them as being joyous and pleasurable.

Zurek describes the purpose of Davis’s speech as a look into “what happens to children during war,” a thought that quite often escapes people in patriotic fury.

Despite her age, Anyayo went back to school and into the fourth grade. In one of Davis’s articles found on philly.com, she describes Anyayo as a teen who upon her return “actually embodies two Jennifers: the metro American and the rural Ugandan”.

The communication department welcomes everyone to learn more about the violence that affects the innocent in the time of war and to be a part of Davis’s personal and professional experience with Jennifer Anyayo.

“Davis is an example of someone who focuses her career to help the vulnerable around the world,” Zurek said. “She is a journalist of conscience”.

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Global Solidarity Network launches first internet collaboration

CHRISTOPHER R BLAKE STAFF WRITER CRB724@CABRINI EDU

About two years ago, Professor Jerome Zurek and a group of other Cabrini faculty visited Catholic Relief Services in Brazil. As Zurek saw the dedication and work of this organization, something hit him.

“I realized people need to know about the amazing work of CRS. Let’s use technology to travel via the internet. Students with similar interests are difficult to find. This proposal can bring them together,” Zurek said.

He wrote a proposal for a Global Solidarity Network. The proposal sought “to join college and university faculty, staff and students together, to work with CRS on educational, research and advocacy projects through the use of modern information and communications technology tools,” as stated in the pilot proposal paper.

There are 240 Catholic universities in the United States with 720,000 students and thousands of faculty yet no organization unites all the schools and people together. CRS is the main Catholic organization interested in international social justice but many Americans are unaware of CRS and its work.

“This organization could be the unofficial arm of CRS for American colleges and universities,” Zurek said.

Over a two-week period from Oct. 29 through Nov. 9, 400 students in 18 unique courses will study the topic of migration. The students represent four universities: Cabrini College, Villanova University, Seattle University and Santa Clara University.

“Although CRS and each Catholic college and univer-

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sity has its own distinct mission, each shares common concerns for social justice and peace and educating citizens for global responsibility,” the proposal said. GSN will unite the four schools and their students in these courses with one another and with two CRS immigration experts through Internet discussion. Nine of the

courses are taught at Cabrini by six faculty members.

“Technology now makes it possible to connect to and relate more directly with the poor and marginalized of the global society. The challenge now lies with us. There can be no peace in the global society without justice. This is a first step, a small one, but an important

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and hopeful one,” said Suzanne C. Toton of Villanova University.

This innovative style of teaching and learning will culminate in a live video conference on Nov. 8 and 9. CRS immigration expert Rick Jones will teach students from El Salvador. Students will listen and have the capability to interact with Jones once on Thursday and again on Friday.

“The individual efforts at each college and university may become more effective if situated in a forum or ‘community of practice’ where ideas, research and best practices are shared and developed and a collection of resources can be found,” said the pilot proposal paper.

GSN will enable Cabrini students to communicate with students from other higher education institutions and allow students to build a relationship not only with CRS but with those living in poverty.

“I hope to create a group of students that are like minded and can stay connected even after graduation. Kind of like a Facebook for social justice,” Zurek said.

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“Cabrini could have kept this gem all to itself. But instead, together with CRS, they brought the proposal to the other partner institutions for their input and collaboration. A tremendous amount of time, for more than a year, has been invested in this, and we are deeply indebted to the leadership team of Cabrini and CRS,” Toton said.

Languages in danger of extinction

SARAH PASTOR STAFF WRITER SEP722@CABRINI EDU

Approximately 3,500 indigenous languages around the world have been proclaimed endangered to the point of extinction within the next few decades, a recent study led by nationally recognized linguistics suggests.

The report findings were so severe that researchers estimate the death of at least one minority language every two weeks.

The areas most affected by the annihilation of their regions’ native languages include Northern Australia, Central South America, the northern pacific coastal regions of North America, eastern Siberia and some southwestern portions of the United States such as Okalahoma, Texas and New Mexico.

A major factor in language extinction lies in the lack of written text and documentation of many languages’ history and culture.

In some cases there are less than five remaining speakers of a language, and as these last carriers of the dialect die off, so too does the language they have grown up with and used to communicate.

The most severe area of language extinction lies in Australia, where all of the 231 native tongues spoken are considered to be endangered. The Magati

Ke, for example, is a language rich in Aborigine culture and tradition in Australia’s Northern Territory. Only three living speakers still carry on the traditions and dialects associated their native language, giving Magati Ke a slim hope for recovery.

South America’s 113 endangered languages, the majority of which are situated in the country’s central regions, are dying off due to the overwhelming growth of Spanish and Portuguese in the area.

Being able to communicate with one another is a crucial need for humans, and when an individual is limited to just a few close relations who share the same native language, they have no choice but to modify their speaking techniques to accommodate the dialect of the rest of the country.

The Northern Costal Regions of North America are fighting a losing battle to sustain the area’s 54 native languages. As in South America, the vast dominance of English, America’s native language, has all but taken over the general culture in these regions, including Washington, Oregon and the Canadian province of British Columbia.

Citizens of these areas are not literally forced to change their dialects, but in reality they have no choice but to greatly alter their language in order to

stay up to date with the United States and the rest of the world.

The local languages in places like Russia and Eastern Siberia are required by the country’s communistic government to use only the nationally recognized languages of Russian and Sakha.

This indisposed situation is also present in the Southwestern United States, where the 40 languages frequently spoke by native Indian tribes in the region are basically either forced to change their ways of communicating or relocate to a predetermined reservation with limited resources and an altered quality of life.

While efforts are presently being made to recognize this unethical situation and modify it to accommodate all languages and cultures, the constantly growing world of business and technology makes it nearly impossible to integrate another 3,500 sparsely spoken languages into everyday life.

Over 80 percent of the world is familiar with the approximately 83 “global” languages represented on an international level. With the loss of another minority language every two weeks, the future of a diversified communication forum appears bleak indeed.

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Over a two week period from Oct. 29 through Nov. 9, 400 students in 18 unique courses will study the topic of migration. The students represent four universities: Cabrini College, Villanova University, Seattle University and Santa Clara University.

Two civilians killed by security contractors in Iraq

DANIELLE FEOLE STAFF WRITER DF727@CABRINI EDU

Two civilians were shot to death in Baghdad by security contractors hired by the American government. Private security guards from the Australian firm, Unity Resources Group, shot at a white Oldsmobile carrying four Iraqi Christians. The death of these women has intensified much hostility between the Iraqi government and all private security guards within the country. Guards claim that the vehicle refused to stop after many warnings. This shooting follows the September killing of 17 Iraqis by the private security company, Blackwater.

Wisconson shooting leaves 7 dead in small town

Cabrini student heads stream restoration project

RYAN KIRBY STAFF WRITER REK722@CABRINI EDU

The historical Valley Forge camp where George Washington and General Lafayette camped during the brutal winter of 1777 is in danger of being washed away because of storm water run-off from the Valley Creek.

Kallyn Seidler, a junior environmental science major, has been a groundbreaker in compiling data on the creek and running tests to see if a new innovative technique in stream restoration will do its job. “The work we started this summer involved stream monitoring procedures to see what conditions the stream was in pre-restoration. We did this to see if next summer’s restoration actually improves the streams quality of life,” Seidler said.

According to Dr. David Dunbar, associate professor of biology, new housing developments in the area have not been designed to treat storm water properly. “The area around Crabby Creek which turns into Valley Creek could be only one major rain event away from washing away the headquarters at Valley Forge.” Along with the historical significance the issue is important because the creek is one of the few in the area that is a class of trout stream, meaning trout naturally reproduce there.

Oddly enough, this new technique of stream restoration doesn’t involve the chemical levels in the stream because those balances can fluctuate daily. “I spent most of the summer at the Stroud Water Research Center and collected, sorted and identified the macroinvertabrates (bugs) in Crabby Creek and other neighboring streams. The bugs can tell us the most about what is going on in the

stream because they spend their entire life there,” Seidler said.

The Valley Creek Restoration Partnership recently received a $400,000 William Penn grant along with an Environmental Protection Agency grant to get the restoration and analysis started. “There is a lot of money out there for stream restoration, but there is barely any money for follow up studies to see if the restoration actually worked, which is why the work that Kallyn has done is extremely important,” Dunbar said.

Dr. Melissa Terlecki, associate professor of psychology, has had her students put together an environmental study for the residents to find out simple conservation questions such as if the residents recycle. The project has also been supervised by Cabrini’s chemical hygiene officer Cindy McGauley, who will continue to take on a leadership role over the next few years as Cabrini looks to expand its influence in the environmental practices of

the surrounding communities.

“All of this work is to establish a protocol for storm water management in the area,” Dunbar said. “Politicians like to spend money on the stream restoration but normally fail to follow up because it is a five year process.”

“The community is paying for the stream restoration and after the restoration it will be their hard work and effort to keep the stream up to par,” Seidler said.

Cabrini will continue to help the community surrounding Crabby Creek to get the knowledge and equipment they need so that when the restoration is finished they can continue to monitor their stream and storm water issues. The hope is that the study in conjunction with Kallyn’s work supervised by Dr. Dunbar and Cindy McGauley will help the Crabby Creek area residents realize the effect that their developments have on the environment and the dangers of storm water drainage.

A 20-year-old sheriff’s deputy opened fire in Crandon, Wis., entered the home of his former girlfriend, killed six teens present and wounded one. The shooter, Tyler Peterson, went to his exgirlfriend’s house in hopes of patching up their relationship and was ridiculed from her friends. Peterson went to his car and came back into the house with an AR-15 rifle. He fired 30 shots. Authorities then had to step in and fatally shot the gunman.

Britain to remove half its troops from Iraq

Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced last week that he will remove 2,500 British troops from Iraq as soon as next year. Brown will possibly remove all British troops by the end of next year. According to Brown, the fighting where the British troops are placed has calmed down a lot. Britain’s former Prime Minister Tony Blair had been the strongest supporter of President Bush’s invasion, but Britain’s presence in Iraq has grown more unpopular among voters in Britain.

Israel to put a stop to Syria’s nuclear project

Israeli and American intelligence analysts have made a judgment that Israel’s air attack on Syria on Sept. 6, was against a nuclear reactor construction site. Analysts suggest that Israel wanted to diminish any work on a nuclear reactor in a neighboring country before it could even be close to being complete. Many details are still unknown. Some say Syrians were intending to use the reactor to produce electricity.

Deaths from Cancer Decline

The number of deaths from cancer has dropped drastically over the past several years. The rate of cancer has been declining since 1992. Individuals are finally reacting to obvious messages to not smoke, eat better and seek immediate detection to reduce any possible risks. According to David Espey, a cancer epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tobacco is still the biggest cause of cancer.

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Kallyn Seidler, a junior environmental science major, has been a groundbreaker in compiling data on the local creek in Valley Forge and running tests to see if a new innovative technique in stream restoration will do its job.

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Health care: to change or not to change, that is the debate

MEGAN PELLEGRINO COPY EDITOR MRP727@CABRINI EDU

Imagine this: You lie in bed, having agonizing pain. You have cancer. The only possible way to survive is to have the cancer removed. Unfortunately, your surgery is not for another year.

You are on a waiting list along with all the other cancer patients in America.

As you are waiting, the cancer becomes stronger, larger. It starts eating away at your body inch by inch. You realize you will die waiting for this life changing surgery.

Congratulations! You have just experienced universal healthcare. The healthcare that makes the rich and the hard working work even more to receive worse healthcare than they have ever before.

The healthcare that leaves all options of doctors to the government and only the government alone.

The healthcare that lets you wait in those packed waiting rooms and lines that stretch for miles.

No worries America,

we can finally be “equal.”

That is right, taxes can skyrocket out of control and instead of just worrying about funding your own healthcare you get to pay for others too! What a generous country we are!

Universal healthcare will make us so charitable; America will create a healthcare black market!

For many, universal healthcare is the solution for those who do not have insurance, or feel that the insurance they are paying thousands of dollars for does not compare to the best insurance out there.

What about those thousands of Americans that choose not to buy health insurance. Those selected few, who would rather hold their money for other costs. That is their choice.

What if these same individuals, even if universal healthcare existed, still do not want it? Would they then receive a rebate check because they do not want insurance? It is called universal healthcare, not mandatory healthcare.

Now I do understand that there is a group of

Americans, who for whatever reason are unable to work or as much as they try, they struggle financially. Therefore, I can understand why this group would be so much in favor of universal healthcare. I am a compassionate person; I do feel that this group does need some sort of insurance.

Guess what America; we already have something for this group. It is called Medicaid. Medicaid takes care of the individual and assists those below the poverty line of $18,000. If there is a problem with Medicaid, then maybe Medicaid needs to be revamped.

I do not want to sound like a pessimist towards universal healthcare, granted it has its benefits.

Just remember America, with every positive, there is a negative. So if one day you are waiting in a doctor’s office from morning to night, cannot receive the medical attention as rapid as needed to survive and your taxes have radically increased, do not say that I did not warn you!

GRAYCE TURNBACH A&E EDITOR GRT722@CABRINI EDU

The possibility of a universal health care plan is music to my ears. It’s giving people who can’t afford it the opportunity to be covered regardless of their ability to pay.

Personally, I know what it’s like to see a family struggle just to pay for health care because I’ve experienced it first hand.

My mom was laid off about 9 months ago from a well-paying job with a company that she had been with for 14 years that offered really nice benefits while she was there.

Right before my mom was laid off my parents had recently separated and were on the road to divorce. So, now, a single mother of two needed to figure out how she was going to pay for health insurance with only one income.

It took a toll on our family. My mom is a provider and likes knowing that her children are safe and taken care of. Besides being concerned with my sister and I

she was worried financially.

Health insurance wasn’t something we used to worried about. Unfortunately, when she was let go the benefits were gone. The company was legally obligated to provide her with a plan called Cobra. Well, that’s really sweet of them but the Cobra came in at about $650 a month. So, my recently unemployed mother now needs to find a way to pay $650 a month with no income. Talk about stressful.

After two months of paying Cobra, my mom finally had enough. We were spending more money on health insurance that didn’t even cover everything. We switched to Aetna and it cut back the payment by half.

My mom is paying $350 now, but it’s still a struggle. Being unemployed doesn’t provide a flowing stream of cash.

What I’d really like to see is a universal health care plan for people like my family as well as others. It’s pretty sad when people can’t afford health care, which in turn really makes

it difficult to get through a cold that needs to be treated by antibiotics but are too pricey for most families making not nearly enough money.

I’ve experienced the stressfulness of not having healthcare and having healthcare that is just astronomical in price, it’s not fair. There needs to be a plan that allows people to be treated without the worries of money.

Our healthcare system right now isn’t cutting it. There needs to be a change. Make it universal. Help those struggling. Have more coverage for people who have been without it. We spend billions and billions of dollars on the war in Iraq, yet we can’t provide healthcare coverage to people. There is something wrong with that. Something very wrong.

I just want to see a universal plan come into play so hard-working people like my mother do not have to struggle day in and day out just to provide healthcare for their families. It’s not fair. It needs to be fixed.

In Megan Pellegrino’s eyes, universal health care should be kicked out of the race. Grayce Turnbach feels the complete opposite, wanting universal health care to catch on in America.

PHOTO: JILLIAN SMITH/PERSPECTIVES EDITOR GLOBE: ANTHONY VELLUTATO/GRAPHIC DESINER

Bush makes right move vetoing plan

bill would allocate $35 billion over the next five years to the SCHIP program. It seemingly is good, but I think people are not understanding the exact results the bill will have.

ROBERT KALLWASS

STAFF WRITER RHK722@CABRINI EDU

On Oct. 3, President Bush vetoed a very popular bill supporting the State Children’s Health Insurance Program. The SCHIP program gives the children of poor families health insurance. Each state has its own regulations on eligibility for the program.

Bush was right to make the decision because the bill needs to be reworked. It got easily swept up with popularity because it is to help poor children. The

The idea of the SCHIP program is to help children of poor families, the extra money does not necessarily mean that more children would be aided. I do believe that more will be able to get help, but it is not regulated the right way.

The extra money will allow for families with up to 300 percent of the poverty level income to be eligible for the aid. I think it would be important to keep it at 200 percent maximum, and then the extra money would go to aiding more of the poorer children as opposed to slightly wealthier ones. If first all of those below the poverty level can be taken care of, then they

can start moving up to 200 or 300 percent of the poverty level income families.

Bush addresses this when explaining his choice to veto the bill. The intentions of the SCHIP program are being changed around.

It is increasingly leaning more and more towards federal health care system. Bush is against federal

health care, I do not agree with this, but I do think it is a good idea to put this off, the bill needs a lot of reworking, and the SCHIP should not be the ones to undertake so much health insurance. The program was meant as an aid to families in poverty, and no more.

I support Federal Health

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Drug and alcohol abuse

rises on college campuses

Enjoyed this article by Sarah Pastor as this problem arises on campuses everywhere, not just Cabrini. This is definately not a “social activity,” but more of an epidemic as the article reveals.

I don’t think the students who drink or are on drugs realize how it affects the whole family. Parents are distressed, knowing that this is not what they expected when they pay the tuition. The students

who binge drink and take drugs are tested by their peers!

I appreciate Sarah bringing this to our attention in her article, but the drugs and drinking will not go away. It’s here, and they have to find out the danger themselves..and sometimes that comes too late!

- Thelma Sylvester

Campus parking becomes a problem

I have bought a parking permit this semester and I

live on campus.

Personally I am outraged about the parking situation to the point of complete exhaustion. I hope someone is getting a kick out of watching us struggle to find a spot each day. I certainly am not.

What are the people who followed the rules supposed to do, when there are people parked in spots that don’t even have permits?!

Something must be done or there will (probably) be backlash - I can feel it.

Some of it has already

been done with comments and complaints. It’s pretty well known that if you want a parking spot on campus you have to risk your own safety and the safety of your automobile. How do you feel Public Safety? Because I am not happy.

-Kandace Keefer

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Positive idea gone up in smoke

IN MY OPINION

others a little less difficult.

KATIE CLARK

A&E EDITOR

KAC729@CABRINI EDU

As someone who has been recently trying to quit smoking cigarettes, it is difficult plenty of times to see people everywhere, especially celebrities, having a smoke. It just makes my craving for that one drag skyrocket.

When I first heard about the idea of movies cutting out many scenes with smoking in them and put habits like chewing gum or biting nails in their place, I was relieved. It would make the process I am going through as well as many

The excitement I had for this change quickly came to an end, once I actually read up on more information about the topic. The extents that some studios are going through to meet these limitations on smoking are simply ridiculous. Basically all studios are cutting out any reference to or relative action towards smoking in all G, PG and PG-13 films with maybe some exceptions here and there.

After reading about this more in depth, I have many harsh feelings towards the studio companies. Even though they are definitely not the healthiest habit to endure, cigarette smoking is a part of many societies all around the world. It may cause cancer or some sort of disease or illness to the lungs but it is how many people today relieve stress, boredom, etc. To cut something like this out of movies is just the simple way of avoiding the problem.

Don’t get me wrong, I do not think G rated movies should have smoking in the movies, but how many do you actually see that promote smoking to begin with? If anything we see little scenes where smoking is prohibited or looked down upon.

It is not until PG movies where smoking should be introduced. I am not saying introduced with peer pressure, however, with education on the matter.

Children need to be educated on the dangers of smoking and the consequences it entails. Like I said before, smoking is a part of life, children are going to run into it no matter where they turn. It is a matter of whether or not they are properly educated about it. Movies are the best way to get through to many children, not a class in school. They pay more attention to movies than they would ever do in school.

PG-13 movies are a

care, and I think the efforts and ideas that are pushing America towards it look fairly promising, but it can’t work through the SCHIP program. People who get swept up with the idea of helping poor children are blind to all the facts about the bill. Many have not questioned where the $35 billion will come from.

The proposed plan is to increase cigarette and cigar tax by up to $1 per pack. This is a huge amount, and according to Professor John F. Banzhaf the director of Action on Smoking and Health said that smoking is “the highest among those in the lowest economic classes.” It clearly is not a good idea to increase the cigarette tax, which would effect the lowest economic class families the most.

The bill has now been challenged, and the challenge is being heavily

pushed by the Democrats. It has been delayed for two weeks now, and radio and television ad des have been made to campaign for the override. I believe that this override, if its successful or not, is really strengthening the campaign for Hilary Clinton and her ideas about federal health care.

The veto is going to be one of the biggest lasting memories of George W. Bush as his presidency comes to an end. The idea of turning down a seemingly innocent bill marked to help poor children is turning those people who already despise Bush to get sucked into a snowball of anti Bush and blind support for this bill. People will pick at anything Bush does now, and when he now does something right, its hard for people to stand by it.

Magic diet pill: No, thank you!

lize online for support and feedback.

As I said before, I have tried many weight loss methods such as Weight Watchers and LA Weight Loss. However, I have yet to try actual diet pills because I have been weary of the side effects they may have. Alli is no exception.

little different. First off I think 13 years old is a bad age for many of the movies that are rated PG-13. I really think there should be another middle rating for movies between PG-13 and R. There is so much of an age difference and maturity levels change throughout those years. With this system I think PG13 should be more on the educating side of smoking along with peer pressures and how to actually deal with it.

In the end, smoking cigarettes shouldn’t be something that is avoided or kept as a secret. Movies are suppose to relate to life and no matter if we like it or not cigarettes are always going to be around.

Sure, cutting back on the casual smoking habits in movies is a positive idea, but completely avoiding the problem is not going to change anything. People will see and be around smoking where ever they go.

FEATURES EDITOR BLL722@CABRINI EDU

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new diet pill known as alli. Alli is the first FDA approved nonprescription diet pill, which means it can be bought over the counter.

As someone who has tried various types of weight loss methods, I can’t help but be a little curious about this “magic diet pill.”

According to myalli. com, the official website of the diet pill, alli is more than just a diet pill- it is a weight loss program. The website states that the pill works by preventing a person’s body from absorbing the fat they eat and helps them lose 50 percent more weight than just dieting alone.

It also states that the pill is supposed to be used in conjunction with exercise and a low-fat diet. This is because the pill itself does not do anything for the fat already on your body. The only way the pill will work is if you eat healthy and exercise.

The website also offers “myalliplan,” which is a program that users can uti-

According to the official site and the FDA, the side effects of alli depend upon the amount of fat that is consumed while taking the capsules. These effects include frequent bowel habits such as gas, oily spotting and loose stools. Perhaps the worst effect is that it is difficult for a person on alli to control these bowel habits.

With this in mind, I can’t help but wonder why the FDA would approve alli for nonprescription sale of they knew it had these effects. I very much doubt any user would appreciate having to worry about “having an accident” in the middle of the day due to their diet pill. Besides the side effects, I think the reason I wouldn’t try alli or any other diet pill is because of the potential for abuse and addiction. With so many overweight people in this country, I think that most of them would jump at the chance to try alli and lose weight as quickly as possible.

Today we are living in a never-ending cycle of weight loss trends and though I can understand why people would want to try alli, it is not for me.

More than 1 million Americans protested President Bush’s veto of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program in Washington, D.C., Oct. 1.

Disorder distorts body image

MALLORY TERRENCE STAFF WRITER MMT723@CABRINI EDU

Appearance has become so critical in American culture. Having your makeup smear on your clothing or having a bad hair day can often affect your mood.

Imagine waking up each morning a beautiful and healthy woman but when you look in the mirror all you see are flaws and defects.

Some women would be considered vain if they spent an average of three to eights hours a day staring at their reflection.

Women who become obsessive about their appearance are often mistaken as loving themselves so much they cannot stop looking in the mirror.

People who look at themselves and see unrealistic features suffer from Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). A condition that is much more than a bad hair day; people who have BDD see their features as ugly and monstrous.

The disorder can become so serious that people avoid social interaction, attending school or work and undergo unnecessary plastic surgeries.

BDD can impair one’s self image and creates distance between them and others around them.

“The disorder seems really sad. I personally cannot relate but I know a lot of people are self conscious, so it’s not surprising. I don’t spend a lot of time getting ready in the morning, 20 minutes tops, I couldn’t imagine taking three to eight hours in front of the mirror,” Kathleen Flynn, a freshman communications major, said.

BDD affects an estimated 2 to 5 million Americans, both men and women, according to Dr. Katharine A. Phillips, author of “The Broken Mirror: Understanding and Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder.”

The book reaches out to people suffering and others trying to find an answer to why they are so unhappy with their appearances.

Phillips is also the director of The Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Body Image Program at Butler Hospital in Providence, R.I.

Individuals who suffer from depression and other mental health issues are more likely to acquire BDD.

People who experience BDD find it crucial to try and fix their physical problems. Cosmetic surgery, dermatologic or other medical treatments is a route 75 percent of sufferers take.

Phillips said in an MSNBC online article with Di-

ane Mapes, that in the majority of cases, cosmetic surgery has no impact whatsoever on how patients feel about their appearance, and oftentimes, they’ll come away feeling worse.

BDD has the tendency to be chronic: symptoms do not subside but worsen over time.

This gives sufferers the feeling there is no way out and their problems will never end.

63 percent of people with BDD have thought about suicide at some point since the disorder began.

Hours spent looking in front of the mirror is a characteristic of many average young women; this is why BDD is often unrecognized and undiagnosed.

Doctors and researchers are working to shine light to the mysterious disorder.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder was first documented in 1886 but not formally recognized until 1997.

As a fairly new mental disorder there had not been much success in finding a treatment to help with the symptoms.

Some sufferers found help in anti-depression medicine while others prefer selective serotoninreuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and undergoing cognitivebehavioral therapy.

Gossip: the good, the bad, the healthy?

All the residents in House 2 were written up Thursday night, Oct. 4. This is the first time in the memory of those involved that an entire building of students got in trouble with Public Safety in one night.

The night started with just a handful of students on the second floor having a good time and resulted in a complete house party.

Can you believe it? Well don’t. In all actuality, no one got written up Thursday night but warnings were given out. This is an example of how one little event can turn into something much larger as a result of gossip.

“People put other people down to make themselves feel better (about themselves),” Dr. Melissa Terlecki, assistant professor of psychology, said.

This is truly the essence of gossip and is the reason the word carries with it such a negative connotation.

Researchers argue that a little bit of gossip is healthy. In a recent article from MSNBC.com, Frank McAndrew, professor of psychology at Knox College in Galesburg, Ill., said, “[Gossip] a social skill, not a character flaw.”

McAndrew and his colleagues did a study on 140 college students in an effort to determine a more specific angle on the nature of gossip and how it works.

“Gossip can be both good and bad,” Stephanie Milne, a freshman business administration major, said.

Gossip slips into more of a conversational role when asking someone how an old friend is doing and “When taken the wrong way, it has the ability to start unnecessary drama,” Milne said.

The results of McAndrew’s study showed that the nature of the gossip controlled whether it was shared or not.

People commonly passed on negative personal information pertaining to a same sex rival and only passed on good news if it involved a friend.

“Hearing something bad about an enemy serves as ammo. It makes you feel a little better about yourself and you’re more likely to repeat it, sometimes just for sake of conversation with someone in class,” Christina Cimmino, a junior English communications major, said. “The good news tends to stay within your group of friends.”

The gossip done within a circle of friends is what researchers are claiming to be “healthy.” McAndrew explains that gos-

sip helps build and strengthen relationships with others while at the same time serving as a tool people uses to implement “unwritten societal commandments.”

Our generation has been one surrounded by gossip.

The number of tabloids match the number of customers in check-out lines, entire TV channels dedicate their programming to celebrity news and a novel entitled “Gossip Girl” graces the top of The New York Times Best Seller List.

This impeccable gossip network created by the media has made itself prevalent in the lives of college students through the social-networking cite Facebook, making gossip harder to steer away from.

“Facebook’s minified feature doesn’t help the [gossip] situation. It tells you that Jill and Bobby are ‘no longer in relationship’ and leaves the rest of the story up to you,” Cimmino said. “As a result, people jump to conclusions and rumors are started.”

Gossip, true or not, is a staple in today’s society. Everyone does it and many feel remorse after dishing with their friends.

Researchers are saying that you shouldn’t feel guilty for gossip because “It’s what keeps the culture going, greasing the social machinery.”

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MEGHAN SMITH STAFF WRITER MES723@CABRINI EDU

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Sufferers of Body Dysmorphic Disorder are prone to constant worrying about their bodies. Above is a woman so concerned with body image that the black lines indicate how she sees her body, while the purple lines depict her actual body.

Are you ready for flu season?

CHRISTY ROSS STAFF WRITER CLR725@CABRINI EDU

Colds affect more than a few students. Living in close quarters often adds to the transmission of illness from student to student. As the next few months approach more students will become victims of a common cold or even the flu.

What many students are unaware of is that with only a few simple changes in one’s everyday routine, one can ward off many illnesses.

Susan Fitzgerald, a registered nurse at Cabrini, gives all students who walk in her office a plastic bag filled with an assortment of different items they can use if they are feeling a cold coming on or even after they already picked a cold up.

All the bags were made by Health Services and students. Even those without a sign of a cold can pick up a bag at any time.

The bag comes with three different items such as extrastrength, non-aspirin pain reliever for minor aches and pains that are associated with the common cold, headache and flu.

Sore throat lozenges can also be found inside the bag. These

can be great for someone with an itchy throat. Miniature packets of salt for gargling are also included for a sore throat.

The most important part of the bag would be the “Tips for Good Health” that is tucked inside with everything else. On this compact piece of paper are tips for preventing the cold and flu, as well as tips for what you can do if you have already caught either.

Some of the tips recommended are to stay home when you are sick and cover one’s mouth and nose with a tissue or arm when coughing or sneezing.

Washing our hands is a must and probably the most effective in preventing illness. One should also avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth and practice good health habits such as getting plenty of sleep, managing stress, eating healthy meals and being physically active.

Shane Evans, a senior English and communication major, said, “I try to take daily vitamins which keeps my immune system working properly and then I try to keep my room clean and free of dust and other things that inhibit me from staying healthy.”

Although these are things one can do to prevent getting sick, there are also actions one can take if one is already ill.

The “Tips for Good Health” sheet recommends ibuprofen for fever and muscle aches and Tylenol for fever alone.

Also, drinking plenty of water and getting a substantial amount of rest can also help when already sick. Over-the-counter cold medicine can be used as long as the directions are followed properly.

Kimberly Cummings, a senior human resources major, said, “When I am already sick I try to drink lots of fluids, get plenty of rest and take Nyquil before bed each night.”

Health Services advises anyone who continues to feel ill to come see them immediately for additional care.

Keep the change! Literally

JAKE VERTERANO STAFF WRITER JCV722@CABRINI EDU

Money talks; the loudest is certainly that noisy change. Imagine sitting in class and hearing the jingle jangle of coins bouncing around in a pocket of a student passing by. It can be irritating and highly distracting. Why not just turn it into cash?

The process is very simple. Simply gather up all the loose change you can find lying around. Always remember to check places you’d least expect like your car or drawers. If you’re feeling really adventurous walk around campus and pick up some coins you find along the sidewalk.

Gather up all the coins and take them to the nearest Coinstar or Penny Arcade which is located exclusively at Commerce Bank.

“We do not take out any tax on the coins we gather,” Michael Armellino, a Clinton, N.J. Commerce Bank employee, said, “a lot of people think we steal some of your money but that is definitely not the truth.”

Change is very easy to store. Most people keep bags, shoe boxes, lunchboxes or other containers to collect their loose change. It’s better to keep it in one spot than have it floating everywhere.

“I hate having change all over my purse,” Michaela Enriquez, a sophomore education major, said. “I’m not working out at the gym, I don’t need to be lifting a heavy purse. I keep my change in one of those old giant plastic pretzel tubs.”

“The Penny Arcade of Commerce Bank is a FREE service for customers and non-customers,” Commerce Banks’ Penny Arcade policy states.

People may find that exchanging their spare change with the use of a Coinstar Machine or a Penny Arcade is a good way to get some extra cash. A Coinstar machine can usually be found at supermarkets and a Penny Arcade is located at any Commerce Bank.

“A Penny Arcade can be found in nearly every Commerce Bank.”

An alternative to the Penny Arcade is a Coinstar machine. Coinstars can be found at many grocery stores or malls.

The machine is similar to the Penny Arcade except it takes out 8.9 percent of your total for its profit.

A person may also exchange their amount of change for cash or store credit. It is a great alternative if they’re looking for the simple store credit.

“I don’t use either of those machines. I’m definitely one of those people who will pay with nickels and dimes at the drive-thru,” Lindsay Buckley, a sophomore education major, said.

“I don’t understand why our bank doesn’t have a Coinstar type machine,” Becca Lynch, a Clinton, NJ Wachovia employee, said.

“I think it would attract a lot more potential clients.”

Also, for students who wish to receive a flu vaccination for this upcoming season they can do so in Health Services.

Vaccinations begin on Monday, Oct.15. For more information on the flu vaccine or any other information visit one of the nurses in Health Services in Founder’s Hall room 88.

Professor Janice Xu is one of the new faces here at Cabrini College. She has an eclectic knowledge of the communication field. She moved here to America 14 years ago and studied communications. She spent time as a journalist for Voice of America in Washington D.C. for the Mandarin Branch to Asia and as an assistant bureau chief in Beijing, China.

Q: Where did you attend college?

A: University of Illinois.

Q: What is your greatest accomplishment in your career?

A: As a professor, getting my phD.

Q: Who are some of your influences careerwise?

A: Mostly my professors from college.

Q: What is your favorite movie?

A: “The Sound of Music.”

Q: What are your feelings towards Cabrini College?

A: Cabrini is unique compared to other places I’ve been to. I like the cozy atmosphere between teachers and students.

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LIZ LAVIN/DEPUTY EDITOR

As the weather changes around us, students may find that they are susceptible to illnesses ranging from the flu to the common cold.

Arts & Entertainment

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The photo to the left and the one above are just some of the photographs produced by Barr Ferree. These photos were used in the 1905 American Homers and Gardens issue. They display the property of the campus when the mansion was first constructed. The photographs are being displayed on the second floor of the Holy Spirit Library.

Woodcrest: A portrait of the past

DIANA TRASATTI STAFF WRITER DLT722@CABRINI EDU

Historic pictures that were taken upon the initial opening of the site that is now Cabrini College are being put on display on the second floor of the Holy Spirit Library.

The exhibit Woodcrest: Portrait of a Main Line Estate presents a variety of pictures that were taken after the initial construction of the Mansion.

Accompanied with the 38 pictures hanging on the wall is a display case with some of the original pictures that date back to over 100 years ago.

“I couldn’t even tell that the pictures were of Cabrini when I first saw them. It looks so desolate. It was a really interesting exhibit. The pictures were taken really well and it’s cool that they are over 100 years old,” said Dora Peters, a sophomore criminal justice major.

The picture display comes with an information board, which provides a brief account of the different owners of the land and the history of the photographs that were taken.

A guide pamphlet consisting of three papers are also available for viewers. These papers provide information on every picture on the wall, regarding what the picture consists of and when and where the picture

was taken.

The Woodcrest estate was built from 1899-1901 by James W. Paul and was designed by the architect Horrace Trumbuurs. The landscape was constructed by Oglesby Paul.

The estate was sold in 1925 to the family of John Dorrance, the owner of Campbell Soup Company. In 1953 the property was sold to the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart and used as an orphanage.

The orphanage was then transformed into Cabrini College in 1957

These pictures were taken when the renowned architectural historian Barr Ferree brought a photographer to take pictures of the property. Ferree used these photographs

Comedian McKinney was “just on time”

JESSIE HOLEVA STAFF WRITER JH734@CABRINI EDU

Remember riding the bus to school in scalding hot weather only to have a tiny window to cool you off, while the bus driver has a personal fan? On Oct. 9 comedian Juston McKinney sucked in the audience at Jazzman’s café as he whipped out humorous observations like riding the bus and getting the seat with the bad window.

No, that’s not a spelling error in his first name. It’s spelled with an O because he was born “right on time,” put an emphasis on the o in on. It’s funnier when he tells the story though.

Now, about the hysterical show, it was set to start at 9 p.m., but McKinney’s plane out of Los Angeles was late due to the unpredictable weather Pennsylvania has to offer, thunderstorms. Lucky for the audience he didn’t just grab a plane to head back to his home in New Hampshire to return to his wife and new baby. The funny guy’s committed to making it to Cabrini.

Actually he was extremely committed. McKinney was supposed to appear last winter but due to snowstorms was unable to make it: the Pennsylvania weather hasn’t been working in his favor.

His observational humor had students roaring, along with his skill of picking on the audience. McKinney tours often and uses a lot of marriage material but with students,

he likes to whip out stuff about growing up. Cabrini wasn’t off limits though. Once discovering tuition price he managed to pull the high rate into his act, which students seemed to appreciate.

“I thought he was hysterical. He joked about situations that college kids go through on a daily basis, so it really fit well,” Michele fitzgerald, junior, early childhood and elementary education major said.

He does bits about school lunch, growing up and being the poor kid. On stage he said how the rich kids brought the packaged cool snacks like Fruit Roll Up. The poor kids had food wrapped in plastic bags, but not the type that zip, but baggies, the bags which fold and tuck in yet manage to seal in absolutely nothing.

McKinney performs in clubs in New York and Los Angeles along with college campuses. “I always adjust to the venue,” McKinney said. He enjoyed doing his act here and likes the intimacy of small venues but is no stranger to a huge crowd.

He’s been on Comedy Central numerous times and has a development deal with the network for a show he’d like to see animated.

Missed out on seeing Juston McKinney’s hilarious act and need a laugh? Mark your calendars! He’ll be on TBS’s “Blue Collar Comedy: Next Generation” Nov. 17.

for the September 1905 issue of American Homers and Gardens.

Students who view the exhibit may be surprised how advanced the property has become since its initial construction.

“The pictures are really good and it is interesting to see how Cabrini has changed throughout the years,” said Genicka Faye Voltaire, a junior political science major.

These pictures not only chronicle the progress of land that is now Cabrini College, but they act as a significant piece of our school’s history.

STEPHANIE HAAG/PHOTO STAFF

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Cabrini students shine with CBI nominations

PAUL LILLY GUEST WRITER PML722@CABRINI EDU

Jillian Smith, Janene Gibbons and Marcella DiSandro are nominated for the CBI awards which will take place from the 25th to the 28th of October in Washington D.C.

The CBI awards promote and recognize college students who are involved in radio, television, webcasting and other related media ventures. This is the first year that Cabrini students will be attending the prestigious media event.

Jillian Smith, a junior English and communications major, has been nominated for her radio promotion “Quiet.” The thought of being nominated never even occurred to Smith as her number one priority was “having fun.”

Smith is hopeful of success, however acknowledges the fact that she faces tough competition. Schools like Columbia University and DePaul University are well recognized “hard hitters” as she puts it. These colleges have been competing in the CBI awards for years. It seems that now Cabrini College is coming of age.

Smith states that Cabrini always had talented communication students. Yet for her, these nominations have served to “remind” the college about the work being done by the communications department.

“The radio station and student newspaper are the voice of the students on campus. The communications department exemplifies Cabrini College- it is all about the students here,” Smith said.

Janene Gibbons and Marcella Di Sandro have also been nominated for their audio

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documentary on the psychological effects of war on returning soldiers.

Perhaps one of the reasons the audio has become so successful is that it is unique in that it highlights an aspect of war which is often forgotten.

“The aim of the documentary was to expose the lasting impact of war on a veteran,” DiSandro said. In doing their research, the students were surprised to find that some veterans were severely affected while others were less so.

Like Smith, DiSandro and Gibbons were both shocked and delighted to hear of their nomination and are confident of success.

Relieve stress with salsa dancing

that you are not good at and learn something new,” freshman undecided major Paul Skulski said.

1) Song: Crank That

Artist: Soulija Boy Tell ‘Em

2) Song: Bubbly

Artist: Colbie Caillat

3) Song: Apologize

Artist: Timbaland ft. One Republic

4) Song: Gimmie More

Artist: Britney Spears

5) Song: Stronger

Artist: Kanye West

6) Song: No One (Radio Edit)

Artist: Alicia Keys

7) Song: Hate that I Love You

Artist: Rihanna ft. Neyo

8) Song: Rockstar

Artist: Nickelback

9) Song: Cyclone

Artist: Baby Bash ft. T-Pain

10) Song: How Far We’ve Come

Artist: Matchbox Twenty

11) Song: Ayo Technology

Artist: 50 cent ft. Justin Timberlake

12) Song: 1234

Artist: Feist

13) Song: The Way I am

Artist: Ingrid Michaelson

14) Song: The Way I are

Artist: Timbaland

15) Song: Good Life

Artist: Kanye West

16) Song:Wake up Call

Artist: Maroon 5

Students and staff came out on Tuesday, Oct. 9 to take a break from the hectic stress of midterms to learn how to salsa dance. Twinkle Toes Tuesday was sponsored by the office of health and wellness. Everyone was able to learn how to dance like a star.

Chris Hyson of the wellness center organized the event. “It is a way for students to come out and take their mind off of the stress of school and to have them engage in a relaxing activity,” Hyson said. Once a month there are stress-relieving activities lined up for students.

Authentic salsa music played as students learned some of the more basic steps of salsa. Some of the steps included the spot turn and the “Fred Astaire.” Each participant received some one-on-one time with Andre Phelps, the salsa instructor, during the partner portion of the lesson.

“I try to teach to the overall level of the students for the lesson. If some of the students have more experience I like to make the lesson more challenging,” Phelps said.

“It is always fun to try something new

Students who attended the salsa lessons on Tuesday not only learned some salsa steps, but also had the opportunity to win door prizes. The prizes ranged from iTune gift cards but also a Best Buy gift card as the grand prize.

Senior education and fine arts major Brittany Caprice was one of the winners of the iTunes gift cards. “Salsa instruction was a fun and easy way to eliminate some of the stress that I’ve had with all of my school work piling up. It really was a lot more fun than I expected. It’s a lot harder than you would think. I have a new found respect for Dancing with the Stars.”

“It was a very enjoyable experience. I hope that it becomes a regular program” junior marketing major Ashley Benedeck said.

Buzz that there might be another lesson or two is in the works. If you are interested in more salsa lessons please contact Chris Hyson at wellness@cabrini.edu for more information.

17) Song: Paralyzer

Artist: Finger Eleven

18) Song: Over You

Artist: Daughtry

19) Song: Tattoo

Artist: Jordin Sparks

20) Song: First Time

Artist: Lifehouse

21) Song: Stronger (Clean)

Artist: Kanye West

22) Song: I Don’t Want to be in Love

Artist: Good Charlotte

23) Song: The Great Escape

Artist: Boys Like Girls

24) Song: Me Love

Artist: Sean Kingston

25) Song: Take me There

Artist: Rascal Flatts

CHRISTINA MICHALUK STAFF WRITER CMM736@CABRINI EDU

SUBMITTED PHOTO BY CHRISTINA MICHALUK

SUBMITTED PHOTO BY CHRISTINA MICHALUK

Students and staff from the Cabrini community line up to learn the techniques behind salsa dancing by the instructor Andre Phelps.

The two winners of the door prizes won an iTune and a Best Buy gift card.

So, think you can dance?

KATIE CLARK A&E EDITOR

KAC729@CABRINI EDU

Many people may have been sucked into last summer’s hit reality show, “So you think you can dance,” yet again for another amazing season. This fall they kicked off their world tour with the top ten contestants of the show including some special appearances.

On Saturday, Oct. 6 America’s top ten favorite dancers performed at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ. The Boardwalk Hall is a huge arena on the boardwalk in A.C. and it was pratically filled with tons of fans dying to see their favorite dancers.

The following are the names of the finalists who participated in the 2007 tour; Sabra Johnson, Dominic Sandoval, Lacey Schwimmer, Kameron Bink, Sara Von Gillern, Pasha Kovalev, Jamie Goodwin, Danny Tidwell, Neil Haskell, and Lauren Gottlieb. The guest appearances were

contestants who didn’t make the top ten but were some of America’s other favorites from season two. These dancers were Shauna Noland, Anya Garnis, Hokuto Konishi and Jesus Solorio.

The show was two and half hours of complete dancing. It contained different types of dancing ranging from the quickstep to krumping. There was a half-hour intermission for the finalists to be able to catch their breath. Every performance was different then the last and was performed to the best it could be.

The dancers performed their most memorable and loved performances from the season. They also had a few new performances to spice up the concert. Each dancer did a solo performance. They also performed with partners like that on the show and of course did several group performances. Each dancer was introduced thoroughly and put their own personality into their performances, which allowed you to know and love them even more than

before.

Neil and Danny were the crowd’s favorites especially when they did their male duet. Sabra, the winner of season two, seemed to be sick and wasn’t performing to her best. This disappointed many fans who loved and voted for her.

Some other disappointing factors in the show were some contestants, who were in the top ten, only got to perform once or twice. Also some performances that I would have loved to see were not done. For the most part, however, the concert was absolutely amazing. It is one thing seeing the performances on television, but a whole other thing in real life. You don’t understand how great these performers can dance until you can witness it first hand.

The search for America’s next favorite dancer begins on March 1. The first stop is New York City. The producers will then move their way to Chicago, Los Angeles and Atlanta.

New musical features Beatles hits

BRITTANY LAVIN

FEATURES EDITOR BLL722@CABRINI EDU

“Across the Universe,” directed by Julie Taymor and written by Ian La Frenais and Dick Clement, is a musical film which features music and lyrics written by The Beatles. The film first premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and stars Jim Sturgess and Evan Rachel Wood.

The film begins in the early 1960s, where we meet Jude (Sturgess), who travels from Liverpool, England to America to find the father he has never met. While searching for him at Princeton University, Jude “gets by with a little help” from Max (Joe Anderson), a privileged rebel, who he befriends there.

Together, Jude and Max move to New

York City and share an apartment in a bohemian community and are joined by Max’s sister Lucy. There, the small group of friends becomes a family unit. Though she has lost her boyfriend in Vietnam, Jude and Lucy eventually fall in love and the film follows their story and that of their friends as the war in Vietnam travels a little too close to home when Max is drafted and sent overseas.

The film includes a total of 33 Beatles songs, which the cast members utilize to express their feelings as each of their stories play out across the screen. Unsurprisingly, the war strains the relationships of all the characters, including that of Lucy and Jude, who have opposite opinions on anti-war activism.

The film takes on a bittersweet tone when the characters find themselves sepa-

rated. However, the bonds of their friendship are too strong to be broken as Max’s voices travels “across the universe,” reaching out to Jude and telling him to take “a sad song and make it better.” With this push, Jude is inspired by the virtues of love and friendship and works to reunite with his family.

With its powerful message and the help of The Beatles, “Across the Universe” is a stunningly relatable piece about the human spirit in times of turmoil and shows that no matter how bad things get, in the end, “all you need is love.”

Loquitur welcomes your comments on this story. Please send your comments to Loquitur@googlegroups.com. The editors will review our comments each week and make corrections if warranted.

DIANA VILARES EVENTS EDITOR DVV722@CABRINI EDU

Karaoke Night

Come belt out a tune on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the Marketplace!

For more information contact Ashley Shoenfelt at 610-9028461.

Casino Night

Feeling Lucky? Take a chance in a hand of Blackjack or Money Wheels on Friday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. in Grace Hall. Winners are guaranteed great prizes! For more information please contact Ashley Shoenfelt at 610-902-8461.

Tie-Dye T-Shirts

P.A.R.T.Y. invites students to come out on Thursday, Oct. 18 and tie-dye their own t-shirt. There will be special pink dye available to celebrate “Think Pink Day,” Cabrini’s support of breast cancer awareness day. The tie-dying starts at 8 p.m. on the Founder’s Hall Lawn. For more information contact Chris Hyson at 610-902-8316.

Bagels and Business:

“Five Ways to Skyrocket Your Business”

Bagels and Business is open to all students on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. in the Mansion. This event will be conducted by faculty and local business professionals with the intention of sharing useful tips and strategies for the aspiring college professional. Admission is free and includes a light breakfast. For more information on this event please contact Dennis Dougherty at 610-9028396.

(Clockwise from top) Martin Luther McCoy as Jo-Jo, Dana Fuchs as Sadie, T.V. Carpio as Prudence, Ekaterina Sknavina as Rita, Evan Rachel Wood as Lucy, Jim Sturgess as Jude, Kiva Dawson as Max’s Girl, Joe Anderson as Max, and Halley Wegryn Gross as Max’s Girl.

COLUMBIA PICTURES

Link between nutrition and cancer

vitamins, minerals, and water—per day.

Each nutrient has a designated amount per day; according to the USDA, six ounces of carbohydrates should be consumed every day. The types of food that lie in this category are whole-grain cereals, rice, pasta, and crackers.

Health Nut

It has been estimated that 30-40 percent of all cancers can be prevented by lifestyle and dietary measures alone. Nutrition and cancer are considered to go hand in hand with each other. To prevent or reduce the risks of cancer, like any other type of disease, you must watch and limit what you eat. A healthy diet consists of only 2,000 calories and no more of the six different nutrients—carbohydrates, proteins, fats,

Flag football frenzy

CHRISTINE GRAF STAFF WRITER ACG724@CABRINI EDU

Cabrini students embraced the opportunity to participate in flag football, an intramural sport offered through the Dixon Center.

Every Sunday starting at 6 p.m. it is not uncommon to hear the roar of Cabrini students battling it out on the turf in hopes of achieving the Cabrini flag football championship on Dec. 2.

There are six teams in the league and each team plays three games every Sunday. There are also four Cabrini student referees who are paid to officiate the games. “It is more serious than someone might think,” Brian Coary, a senior marketing major, said.

Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem, The Fighting Amish and Top Gun are some team names to name few, there is good reason to assume it is only in fun.

Zack Furlong, a senior business major, said that it is definitely fun but also a very competitive and often physical game. Flag football was sparked by the fact that there is no football team currently at Cabrini.

“Cabrini does not have a football team so this is an opportunity to participate in a sport you love without the commitment of a Division III sport,” Shane Evans, an English and communications major, said.

Tim Hague, a senior finance major, is more about the bonding experience. “It is a great time to spend with your friends,” Hague said. There was one aspect that all of the team Top Gun agreed was missing to these perfect Sunday evening of football, and that was not enough fans.

Along with grains, vegetables and fruits are important in a healthy diet: two and half cups of vegetables and two cups of fruit every day. “One of the most important messages of modern nutrition research is that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables protects against cancer,” states a health source.

An individual should consume three cups of milk per day; when choosing dairy products choose low fat or fat free. Any other source of fat should be trimmed from a diet such as sweets and the use of butter or stick margarine. Instead of having a brownie, choose another food such as a bowl of cereal or a fruit, and substitute olive oil for the use of vegetable oil for

cooking purposes. For proteins, which come from meats, you should choose low fat or lean meats; fish and chicken are the best sources of protein. Reduce the consumption of red meats. Avoid eating cured and smoked meats such as ham and bacon to reduce the risks of cancer. These smoked and cured meats have a chemical in them that keeps them from spoiling, but it will add to your risk of cancer. Alcohol is not considered a part of a healthy diet. If you drink a lot, the use of alcohol should be terminated. Along with all these nutrients, exercise is part of the diet. At least thirty minutes a day of cardio and weight lifting for three days a week should be included in a workout. A healthy diet and exercise reduces the risk of all types of cancer. You will see the changes within the first two weeks of your new diet routine. You will have more energy during the day. You will feel more positive because stress will be released during

exercise. You have to watch your weight; obesity is linked to various types of cancers. A healthier life starts with the choices you make for yourself! You control what you eat, you control your weight, and you control your life. Stay positive!

Along with a well balanced diet, you should know your family’s history of health concerns and daily tests should be done at the appropriate age. Make daily or yearly visits with your medical team. Notice and report any changes or appearances of moles, bowel habits, thickening or lumps around a single area, unusual bleeding or discharge, a sore that does not heal. If you smoke, there are different techniques to quit! Smoking leads to many different types of cancer. Visit www.Mypyrimid. com for more nutritional information.

“This Week In Wellness” is sponsored by the Offices of Health Services, Counseling Services, the Fitness Center, and Health and Wellness Education.

Females apt to sustain concussions

Studies show that females are more likely to receive a concussion and often go undiagnosed.

ALICIA COOK STAFF WRITER ARC725@CABRINI EDU

Although male athletes may play tough, studies have shown that women athletes are more prone to concussions than male athletes.

An article in the New York Times, “Girls are Often Neglected Victims of Concussions,” reported the results of a study that “girls sustained concussions 68 percent more often than boys did.”

When thinking of a concussion one might think of football or boxing, which mainly is stereotyped as a male sport.

Lizzie Williams, a sophomore, pre-med biology major, said, “Women do play just as hard as the boys do… [women’s] neck muscles are not as developed in the same way that the men’s are which means that we cannot absorb the shock as well.”

Concussions can have a long-lasting effect on some and have no effect on others. For example, volleyball player Kate Conahan, sophomore exercise science and health promotion major, said that her concussion, although it was mild, “still effected my testing abilities.”

Although Conahan’s experience was unfortunate, lacrosse player Michelle Ferisse, sophomore accounting major, has only seen and experienced, “after the concussion [someone becomes] more timid [it ends up with them] not playing as aggressive.”

Along with Ferisse, women’s lacrosse coach Jacqueline Neary said, “I have had a player or two with them and the bad thing is they always need to miss games usually as a result.”

According to the article “Female Lacrosse Players need Equality of Protection,” Neil Osterweil, a writer for Med Page Today, and Andrew E. Lincoln, of Johns Hopkins researched and found that over the course of four years, female high school and college lacrosse players had significantly more head, face and eye injuries than male players.

Losing consciousness not necessary

Brain dysfunction was clear after mild head injury even if athlete did not have classic signs of concussion:

Loss of consciousness

Amnesia after regaining consciousness

Personal Trainer

Blow to head not just a ‘ding’

Football players need several days to recover from a concussion, according to new research that is likely to apply to other sports.

After a mild head injury

The athletes’ neurological symptoms lasted about 7 days

Their thinking took 5 to 7 days to return to normal Their balance took 3 to 5 days to recover

About 10 percent of players needed more than a week to recover

Recommendations

After concussion, athlete should stop competing at once

Do not return to play or practice until all symptoms end, both at rest and with exertion

If athlete passes out or has signs of amnesia, he or she should not play that day

Athlete should get careful, repeated exams by person trained and experienced in evaluating concussion

If symptoms worsen, athlete should get immediate medical exam, possible hospitalization

Source: Study of 1,631 college football players by Michael McCrea of Waukesha Memorial Hospital, Journal of the American Medical Association

CBS reported that the study found that “football still dominates the field for concussions, [but] in high school soccer girls were 64 percent more likely to sustain a concussion- usually from falling while trying to head the ball.”

Studies also were shown according to this CBS article that “basketball girls were 300 percent more likely to get a concussion

[than male basketball players].”

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Early treatment necessary for shin splints

NICK PITTS STAFF WRITER NDP722@CABRINI EDU

When asked about shin splints, athletes of all ages may not know exactly what causes them, but most know of the pain they cause.

“I simply couldn’t run,” Diipali Figgles, a freshman political science major, said. Figgles runs leisurely in her free time.

“It got to the point where my coach told me not to practice so I could play in games,” Anna Scholl, a junior English and communications major and member of the women’s lacrosse team, said. “My doctor told me to simply rest.”

Shin splints are common in athletes because of the physical wear and tear they put their legs through. But what exactly are they?

“The correct anatomical term for shin splints is periostitis,” podiatrist Dr. Richard Blake said. “Shin Splints is an irritation to the bone lining called the periosteum due to abnormal muscle pull.”

The biggest cause of this muscle pull, it seems, is running.

“Shin splints can occur in anyone who runs,” trainer Jen Langley said.

Langley suggests that a change in surface can trigger this leg injury.

“Going from a treadmill, to a track, to a hard surface such as pavement is definitely a cause because it is hard for a runner to

make the adjustments,” Langley said.

Shin splints can also be caused by the way a runner’s feet strike the ground. Running on either your toes or heels frequently can result in a muscle pull. The more serious shin splints, however, are caused by the inner or outer edges of the sole bearing the body’s weight during running or even walking.

“A runner who abnormally pronates his foot has too much eversion of the foot and ankle,” Dr. Blake said.

Langley’s treatment includes 48 to 72 hours of exercises and stretches, as soon as diagnosed.

Outside of the 72 hour period, she has to depend on patient feedback alone to determine whether or not to continue any treatments. Even with the exercises and rest, sometimes the condition still lingers for months or even years.

“I would say I have been recovering from shin splints for about four years now,” Figgles said. But she also admits that she has not always taken the proper amount of rest time before running again. “Runners will run, even when it hurts.”

When it is decided that further treatment is necessary, Langley usually hands things off to a podiatrist.

“Shin splints are very curable, but the cause must to identified and reversed,” Blake said. “Sometimes, this can take simple measures like changing to a new from an older shoe, and sometimes, it

can take months to find and reverse the cause.”

Blake’s treatments usually consist of strengthening and stretching the area he believes caused the problem. The use of Advil and ice are keys for a patient looking for fast relief. For long term effects,

however, orthotics, or inserts for shoes of any kind, will correct the foot alignment.

Blake and Langley both agree, early treatment is a must.

“If the shin splints progress into stress fractures, expect six to eight weeks on the sidelines,” Langley said.

Upcoming Games

Yankees Fall To Indians

The New York Yankees fell 6-4 in game four of the American League Division Series. Chien-Ming Wang left in the second inning with the bases loaded, no outs and was replaced by Mike Mussina who pitched well but couldn’t pull out the win. The Indians No. 4 starter Paul Byrd pitched a great game keeping hitters off balance from the first pitch. This ends a Yankee season which was filled with ups and downs. Early in the year this Yankee team which was 14 games out of the playoff race, fought back to win the American League Wild Card. Next season awaits us with a lot of uncertainty with the possible departure of manager Joe Torre and All- Star Alex Rodriguez and the definite arrival of more superstars in New York.

Tigers Fall to Wildcats

The Tigers of Louisiana State University who were ranked as the #1 team in the nation according to the Associated Press lost their first game of the season Saturday afternoon to the No. 17 ranked Kentucky Wildcats. Kentucky who has never received the respect they deserved in the tough SEC Conference upset LSU in triple overtime 43-37. Kentucky rebounded from their only loss last week at the hands of the South Carolina Game Cocks. This loss drops LSU to 6-1 overall and 3-1 in the SEC. This win was Kentucky’s first win over a top ranked team since 1964.

Beavers Shock Bears

The California Bears were defeated today by the Beavers of Oregon State at home. The Bears who were ranked No. 2 previous to the loss came in to the game undefeated and playing well. Oregon State didn’t seem intimidated as they scored the go ahead touchdown with 8:30 remaining in the 4th quarter when Yvenson Bernard ran the ball in on 4th and 1. Kevin Riley the Bears backup quarterback held his own today and played great including the last drive until he tried to run the ball into the end zone with 12 seconds left. Down 31-28 a field goal would have tied the game up and it would have been a chip shot from such a short distance. The Bears look to bounce back next weekend when they travel to Pasadena California to play UCLA.

Trouble for Reggie Bush

Recent reports may prove that New Orleans Saints star running back Reggie Bush and his family may have received some financial benefits of at least $100,000 and probably more. If NCAA investigators can prove this report then the University of Southern California could be hit with some severe sanctions. Some reports are speculating that the Dallas Texans passed on Reggie Bush and took Mario Williams instead because of the allegations surrounding Bush around draft time over a year ago. If this is true Reggie Bush will lose his Heisman Trophy, the award given to the best player in college football.

Saturday, Oct. 20

Women’s Soccer at Eastern University (1 p.m.)

Volleyball vs. Immaculata University (1 p.m.)

Field Hockey vs. Cedar Crest College (1 p.m.)

Men’s Soccer vs. Eastern University (6:30 p.m.)

Monday, Oct. 22

Volleyball at College of Notre Dame (7 p.m.)

Tuesday, Oct. 23

Women’s Soccer at Keystone College (3:30 p.m.)

Field Hockey vs. Wesley College (6 p.m.)

Wednesday, Oct.24

Men’s Soccer vs. Hood College (6:30 p.m.)

KASEY MINNICK/SPORTS EDITOR

Women’s soccer player and sophomore marketing major Amanda Ribakusky is treated for shin splints by athletic training intern and senior Cassity McGriff of Eastern University.

LAURA LOMBARDI STAFF WRITER LCL723@CABRINI EDU

Baseball club advances in season

The Cabrini baseball club has quietly broken barriers and significantly improved since its inception only three years ago.

The team of 22 dedicated players is arguably the best it’s been since the club began in 2004.

The Cabrini baseball club is a member of the National Club Baseball Association. A fairly new club on campus, the growth of the team has gradually increased since it was started by a group of 15 students.

Like many teams, the club is currently participating in a fall wooden bat league in the National Adult Baseball Association. So far, they have assembled a record of 2-2-1 playing teams in New Jersey that include former minor league players.

This year, the team is taking a huge step in competition with games scheduled against New York University and Hofstra. The program plans to take a further step in raising the money necessary to pay for the trips up to New York.

Since the team began, it has depended on fundraisers and a small amount of

Men’s

money allocated from Cabrini to support the equipment and fees needed to sustain the program. With dances, an athletic calendar and player dues, the team has been able to support itself and become a respected member of the NCBA.

The team is led by captains Matt Warren and Anthony Vellutato. With six seniors also leading the way, the team has high hopes for the more vital spring season.

The team has already met and defeated the supposed best team in the league with a score of 9-1. Facing the better teams in the division early on, the team has been unexpectedly received with great praise.

“People were surprised we could compete with the best teams in the league. This year’s team has the potential to go to state this year,” Anthony Vellutato, senior graphic design major and captain, said.

The bench runs deep according to Vellutato, with at least three people able to play each position, an important factor in determining how successful they will be this year.

A good mix of players has turned out each year, Vellutato said. “Most guys come out and see how dedicated we really are. We get a good mix of interesting guys who

Rotan leads Cavs in points

NICOLE DUGGAN STAFF WRITER NLD723@CABRINI EDU

really love the game.”

Bobby Moren, a senior religious studies major, said he expects to win the fall league and go at least .500 in the spring. Moren is one of the few players who handles the finances and scheduling for the club.

Though content with a club team, the players all hope to someday bring Cabrini baseball to the Division III level. Last year, the players put together a 22-page proposal and an hour-and-a-half presentation on their aspirations for the future of the program.

Vellutato said the presentation was received well and that the athletic directors told them they hope to one day soon bring the club up to the collegiate level and maybe even build a field on campus.

Though the club has no official web site, they’ve created one on Facebook, making it easy to access directions to game sites, schedules, photos and league records.

The team will play the Camden Young Guns in Camden, N.J. on Sunday, Oct. 21 and the Tri-state Titans in Pittsgrove, N.J. on Saturday, Oct. 27 each at 10 a.m. The next home game is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 28 at Eastern University versus the Camden Braves at 12:30 p.m.

lacrosse helps achieve Colleluori’s dream

AMANDA ALEXANDROWICZ

GUEST WRITER

AA727@CABRINI EDU

The Cabrini Men’s lacrosse team was invited to the Nick Colleluori’s HEADstrong Foundation Lacrosse tournament last Sunday, Oct. 8.

Over 4,000 fans piled in the bleachers of Ridley High school’s Phil Marion Field. It was a tournament that consisted of six teams from both Division I and Division III schools. These six teams, their families and fans all helped raised money to help Nick Colleluori’s dream continue in succeeding to help patients that are diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

Division I schools that were in attendance included Bucknell University, Hofstra University, St. Joseph’s University and University of Maryland Baltimore County. Cabrini and Haverford Colleges represented the Division III schools.

Nick Colleluori, 21 of Holmes, Pa. was an All-American football and lacrosse player for Ridley High school and a starting defenseman on the Hofstra University’s men’s lacrosse team. He was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma the fall of 2005, beat the cancer in the summer of

2006 and then was diagnosed for the last time last fall.

The inspiring story of Colleluori and how brave and unselfish he was during the time he was sick and fought for his life harder everyday will amaze you.

Last November, right before Colleluori passed, his last words were him telling his family and friends to not be scared or upset. He told them to care for the other patients who have this horrific cancer and help save them. And that is exactly what his loved ones are doing for him.

The Hofstra team, which consisted of Nick’s younger brother Mike, all wore lime green uniforms which is the color of the Lymphoma Cancer ribbon. Colleluori used this ribbon to design the HEADstrong logo, using the ribbon as the head of the lacrosse stick in the logo. Also, the whole team wore the number 27, which was Colleluori’s number at both Ridley and Hofstra.

Senior attack Matt McKinney was a good friend of Colleluori’s. He, along with senior Rob Tinsley and junior Pat Grenier all played with Colleluori in high school.

“As a senior and my last year of lacrosse, it was great to have a chance to play in the first annual HEADstrong tournament,”

McKinney said. “It was especially great because he was a friend of mine and it’s great that Nicky’s memory is staying alive.”

Without keeping score, the Cavalier’s played against St. Joe’s, Haverford and UMBC.

Senior captain Dan DeRosa contributed an envelope to Mrs. Colleluori in between games that was filled with checks and donations that the team and their families donated.

“I am very inspired and humble to play for such an important cause. It was a great experience to play against such a high grade of talent,” DeRosa said. “But really, that’s not what it was for. It was more to raise money and awareness for the HEADstrong foundation just like Nick wanted to do.”

His parents, three brothers and fiancé, would like to continue this tournament annually. This year they nearly raised $75,000. Next year there are other men’s and women’s Division I teams already asking if they could be in next years tournament as well.

“Make use of the time you have and don’t stress the little things, have a smile and enjoy what you can get out of life,”

-Nick Colleluori

Cabrini soccer player Joe Rotan earned the honor of being named PAC player of the week on Oct. 1 and then proceeded to be named a member of the D3Kicks.com team of the week the very next day.

The senior sociology/criminal justice major grew up in Philadelphia and has been playing soccer for the past 17 years.

Rotan is leading the Cavaliers so far this season in points. Having this role with 12 goals and 3 assists, he has helped the team get off to one of the best seasons so far. The team is currently 5-1 in PAC play and has an overall record of 14-2. Along with this, the team also has a current sixth place ranking in the Mid-Atlantic Regional poll.

Last year, the team had the task of playing without Rotan due to knee surgery the previous summer.

“I dieted and worked out everyday in the off-season,” Rotan said.

He trained extremely hard, most of the time with Sean Dugan who is a Cabrini alumnus, graduate, and former player on the Cavalier soccer team. His hard work evidently has paid off so far this season and his teammates have noticed.

Although the team has had many victories so far, there can be certain games that stick out the most. When asked what has been the most memorable moment so far in the season for him, Rotan could describe a specific game right away.

“It was the Widener game,” Rotan said. “Because we were down 0-1 and came back and won 3-1. It was the second time we were down this season so far and were able to come back and win.”

A lot of the success this season has been attributed to the senior leadership.

“As years progressed, we became a close-knit family and we are able to put this chemistry into the team and on the field,” Rotan said.

He says that the most important thing he wants to take away from his college playing experience is his friendship with his teammates.

Upon graduation, Rotan will continue playing in local tournaments and may consider trying out for the Philadelphia Kixx. He also would like to take up coaching soccer. Before this, he has one very important goal he and his team wishes to accomplish.

“At first I wanted to be on a team over .500 and make it to playoffs,” Rotan said. “But now we are looking to compete for the title.”

The Cabrini baseball team rests on the bench between innings against the Camden Young Guns on Sept. 30 at Eastern University. From left to right is junior Rob Dietrich, sophomore Chris Lawler, sophomore Brett Heller, sophomore Chad Qureshi, senior Michael Keating, senior Bobby Moren and senior Matt Gledhill.

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Lady Cavs bump to 15-7 overall

and pre-med major Lizzie Williams said.

The Rosemont Ramblers volleyball team did not live up to their name when they faced the Cabrini Cavaliers on Oct. 8, 2007. The Ramblers stood quietly in awe as they watched the opposing team deliver each ball back with a message.

“By giving good passes and digging the ball we were able to run our offense and have fun,” sophomore exercise science major Traci Beltz said.

The Cavaliers were a team that played in unison. Each player protected their designated spot and conversed out loud as an incoming ball was played to their side. The Ramblers played each ball individually and remained quiet during the discourses of the game.

“Our team was really focused. We worked very well together to execute what we learned in practice,” sophomore biology

The match between Cabrini and Rosemont consisted of three matches. In the first two matches, the Cavaliers ruled the court keeping the Ramblers playing catch-up.

Match two was the closest of the matches. The Ramblers did not allow the Cavaliers to build an increasing score like they did in the prior two matches. In the end of match three the Ramblers lost after a kill by sophomore Kate Conahan.

Cabrini won all three matches ultimately winning the game against Rosemont.

“I’m proud of my team,” junior exercise science major Lindsay Martin, said. “We played to our level. We did not play down; we played hard.”

The Cavaliers current record is 15-7, winning all of their last five games. Their next game is Oct. 20 at 1 pm in the Dixon Center.

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Junior Lindsey Martin bumps the ball during a game earlier in the season. Martin registered 14 kills and 17 digs in the double victories over Kean University and Centenary College on Saturday, Oct. 13 in Hackettstown, N.J.

PAC player of the week and freshman Stephanie Recklau spikes the ball over the net in a game earlier this season. Recklau led the Lady Cav’s to a 3-0 victory over Misericordia University on Monday, Oct. 15.