Dec. 06, 2007 issue 13 Loquitur

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Project hopes to bring Iraqi students to U.S.

LIZ LAVIN DEPUTY EDITOR EAL723@CABRINI EDU

JAMIE HUFNAGLE NEWS EDITOR JLH729@CABRINI EDU

ASHLEY COOK NEWS EDITOR AAC722@CABRINI EDU

Over the past two decades, Iraq’s universities have deteriorated from a highly advanced system to one that is barely existent today. To fix this, a team of people from Damascus, Syria to Villanova, Pa. has come together to assist select college-age students in Iraq to pursue higher education in the United States. The plan is that the Iraqi students would then return home to help rebuild their country. The Iraqi Student Project began in the summer of 2007 and is still in the development stage.

With Iraq’s higher education system in ruins, the Iraqi Student Project seeks to make a small effort toward reconciliation and restitution.

Living in Syria since 2005, two Americans, Gabe Huck and Theresa Kubasak, see the effects of young Iraqis who experienced the violence in Baghdad. Young Iraqis have had to discontinue their education and flee their country as refugees to Syria. After seeing young people live without education everyday for two years, Huck and Kubasack were determined to “find some way, however small, to help some number of these students,” Huck said.

The Iraqi Student Project is inspired by the Bosnian Student Project, which was developed

in 1993. During the war in Bosnia, the BSP brought over 150 Bosnian students to American colleges, where their tuition was waived. The BSP was extremely successful and was the influence that Huck and Kubasak needed to get their own project off the ground. Many of the Bosnian students who studied in America are at work in Bosnia today, which is the goal of the ISP.

Both Huck and Kubasak head the project and currently reside in Syria where they are making attempts to help rebuild the education system in hopes of putting Iraq back together.

“Iraq has thousands of years being a place where people love and respect education,” Huck said. “We grew up calling it the cradle of civilization.”

The Iraqi Student Project aims to give Iraqi students the opportunity to pursue their educations in the United States. After a thorough screening process, students who are eligible to study in the United States are those who will succeed upon their return to Iraq-those who have “strong English, are good students and are as emotionally healthy as possible after what they’ve been through,” Huck said. Students must go through extensive interviews along with several tests, background checks and government screenings.

Michele Pistone is a professor of law at Villanova University School of Law and a member of the board of directors for the project. Pistone learned about the project through a clinic about people fleeing persecution in their home countries.

“Iraq, historically, is a country that has put a lot into education,”

Pistone said. “We’re talking about a country that wants to improve their education in hopes for people to go back and rebuild.”

Pistone explained the process of the project. An American college needs to first agree to accept Iraqi students on scholarship.

“People will come here and see opportunities and bring them back to Iraq,” Pistone said. “Once their country is stable, the opportunities will continue to grow.”

Students can get involved with this project by talking to their administration, creating support groups and clubs, talking to other students and looking beyond the perception that many Americans have of Iraqi citizens.

“Our perception of them is different,” Pistone said. “You would be surprised by how modern many of the Iraqi students really are.”

The ISP is hoping to bring 20 students to America in its first year. The hope is that the integration of Iraqi students into American society will change Americans’ perception of Iraqis, as well as Iraqis’ perception of Americans.

“Some [Iraqis] have a hard time believing they can expect anything good from America now,” Huck said. “But most recognize that the violence the US unleashed in Iraq wasn’t the will of most Americans.”

“We’re going to be changing them, but they are going to be changing us,” Pistone said.

Once the Iraqis are back, they will, ideally, help rebuild their country, take up new jobs and help their generation lead as much of a normal life as possible.

“The sad thing would be to lose this generation,” Pistone said.

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The Iraqi Student Project is now offering Iraqi students the opporunity to pursue an education in the United States.

EDITORIAL

Looking into the new year

As finals week once again rolls around, stressed faces, messy hair and sweat shirts and pants grace our campus. Yet another semester is coming to a close and oh what a semester this has been. To start it off, President Iadarola announced her retirement after presiding as president of Cabrini College for the past 16 years. After years of building this college community and allowing muchneeded growth to occur, she will step down and hand off the reigns to someone new.

As the search for a new President went underway, an incident occurred which shook the emotions of the campus community. Yet another stabbing; which was the second in two years, occurred in the early hours of a Saturday morning in October.

One event everyone should look out for next semester is Ishmael Beah, author of “A Long Way Gone,” a personal account of his life as a boy soldier in the Sierra Leone will be speaking at Cabrini.

In this week’s issue of the Loquitur, we are breaking a story about The Iraqi Student Project. Still in the very beginning stages, a professor of law from Villanova University is working to have colleges and universities around the United States bring over an Iraqi student and provide them with full tuition, room and board.

Americans take for granted the amount of opportunities we are able to achieve just by living in this country. As a result of the War in Iraq, Iraqi students are no longer able to attend Universities. The violence had become such an issue in Iraq that students’ attendance rates were drastically dropping.

According to a report released last year by NGO Save the Children, 818,000 primary school-aged children, representing 22 percent of Iraq’s student population, were not attending school. The number of attacks on schools as well was also a reason as to why the schools had such a decline in students.

Although much more information is to come in the upcoming months, there are still automatic opinions by people when learning about the opportunity to bring Iraqi students to America. Some may think it’s an amazing opportunity for those people to be given a second chance since their education system has been shut down. Others may feel that it’s not fair to give free tuition, room and board to anyone but American students.

Colleges and universities are giving full tuition, room and board to many people from many different countries. Although mostly for sports scholarships, it still is a fact that the United States gives a person from another country an amazing opportunity to come here and get a great education.

The holidays are a time to give thanks for what you have, and to work on certain aspects of your life that you want to improve.

Attending Cabrini College is a wonderful opportunity for everyone and definitely something to be thankful for. We have to look at the situation in Iraq and give thanks that our education system has not been shut down.

Campus program offers students the opportunity to study abroad

JAKE VERTERANO STAFF WRITER

JCV722@CABRINI EDU

“Students often tell me that their experience studying abroad ‘changed their life,” Dr. Nicholas Uliano, head of Cabrini’s study abroad program, said.

Rome, Manchester and Australia are just some of the destinations Cabrini students have the opportunity to study in. Cabrini College offers a unique program that allows current students to study in a world wide selection of places.

Cabrini emphasizes that understanding other cultures is more important than ever. The program they provide grants students the opportunity to study in another country and allow them to experience viewpoints of another society.

“The benefits of studying abroad are up close and personal interaction with culture,” Brittany Giampola, a sophomore education and Spanish major, said. “I plan on studying in Madrid to experi-

ence their educational system and a lifestyle that is entirely different than that of the United States.”

Studying abroad grants students academic credit. Students are allowed to take primary credits for their core as well as credits towards their major while studying abroad.

“Through study abroad Cabrini students are gaining experiences which are only available overseas,” Uliano said. “We’ve had students work in the Scottish Parliament and intern for Ernst and Young in London.”

“I’m a Spanish major and I think studying abroad is really the best way to truly learn the language,” Katie Boss, a sophomore Spanish major, said. Students do not have to have a certain major to be involved in the program. It is offered to anyone who has achieved a sophomore status or higher and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.

This spring, more than 50 Cabrini students will be

studying abroad. A dozen of those students are enrolled in semester long programs.

Mata Skuza, a sophomore political science and history major, is currently involved in the program. She is studying in Fremantle, WA, Australia at the University of Notre Dame.

“I think the most rewarding part of this program was the opportunity to meet and experience a different culture,” Skuza said. “Australia has created an amazing atmosphere that connects the influence of their European ancestors, US allies and the neighborhood of Asia. I got to meet Aussies and the Aboriginals who made me feel so at home.”

The program is offered for a full academic year, semester, or even a summer.

“I can’t decide which way of life I enjoy more,” Skuza said.“I’m excited to go back to Cabrini but if I had the opportunity to stay longer in Australia, I would stay without hesitation.”

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Congressman Sestak leads panel discussion during visit to campus

CHRIS CAMPELLONE STAFF WRITER CLC726@CABRINI EDU

Congressman Joe Sestak led a panel with three distinct personalities on topics ranging from the Iraq War to health care at Cabrini College on Monday, Nov. 19.

The panel included Cadet Sgt. first Class Alfred Heyer from Valley Forge Military College, editor in chief of The Loquitur Kaitlin Barr and executive editor of The Delco Times, Phil Heron.

“Some have likened [the Iraq War] to having dropped an egg and trying to put it back together” Sestak said. Sestak, a retired Navy vice admiral, asked the panel about the Iraq War including whether a date should be set for pulling out troops and whether there is any progress being made stating that.

“The fear is the idea of setting this big specific time frame,” Heron said. The panel seemed to agree on this point.

“I don’t think you can set a date…I don’t think it’s fair,” Barr said.

Some members of the panel tried to argue that progress was being made, but ultimately the questions came down to is it all worth it?

“We’ve had a few names added to our book of remembrance,” Heyer said in reference to the num-

ber of Valley Forge graduates who had died in the Iraq War. “People are diverting from the services.”

Sestak brought up the protests during the Vietnam War and pondered if students now are just more apathetic.

However, the panel did agree that the Iraq War was not the only important question for society right now.

Sestak then raised the question, if not for the Iraq War what would be the biggest issue.The panel agreed on health care.

“The signature issue of the next president will be Iraq and health care,” Sestak said.

After the taping was complete Sestak joked that leading the panel was difficult since he couldn’t really “jump in” to the debate.

Sestak also linked the media’s role to Congress, joking that they’re each one of the two most unpopular professions today. Sestak was then asked if how he liked taping at Cabrini College.

“Quite honestly it’s exhilarating,” Sestak said. “The students here really seem to care.”

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Wikipedia becomes concern for professors

MALLORY TERRENCE STAFF WRITER

MMT723@CABRINI EDU

Wikipedia, the constantly growing web-based encyclopedia, has many college professors concerned about the content of their student’s papers.

The free online encyclopedia is composed of peer-reviewed publications that allow anyone to contribute information. There is no criterion required to create or edit an existing page on Wikipedia, leaving many to question the reliability and accuracy of the site.

Although articles do have links to related sites and are cross-referenced, there is no way to know whether or not the information is accurate.

“I have stopped using Wikipedia. I had used it as a reference but then I found out four of my six references were bogus,” Jennifer Osinski, graduate student, said.

August 2007, Wikipedia is listed above The New York Times.

Many college professors have banned the use of Wikipedia for all classroom related projects and papers. Professors have fears that students will learn false knowledge, take the easy route when researching and even possibly plagiarize the information found on Wikipedia.

“Wikipedia is worthless,” Megan Clementi, mathematics professor, said.

Not all professors dislike Wikipedia. In fact, one professor has turned her student’s last assignment into a Wikipedia creation.

The University of Washington-Bothell’s Martha Groom is requiring that all of her students produce a Wikipedia page or dramatically change an existing one, in place of the traditional term paper that is worth 60 percent of their final grade.

of Wikipedia but recommends that students use back up references to veritfy the information.

“I would take off points on a paper if Wikipedia is the only reference used or if it was overused,” Lavery said.

Wikipedia’s commitment is to allow every single human to freely share in the sum of all knowledge.

“Some of Wikipedia is credible, and some is not. I am always suspicious when I come across something with no references. A good Wikipedia article doesn’t state anything that isn’t sourced,” Brian McNeil, a member of the Wikimedia press team, said, in an email interview.

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Wikipedia, a web-based encyclopedia is becoming a concern for professors because of its lack of credibility. Some professors fear that students will learn false knowledge because the information on the site is provided by anyone who wishes to contribute. Wikipedia’s committment is to allow everyone to freely share in the sum of all knowledge.

As of November 2007, Wikipedia had approximately 9.1 million articles in 252 languages, making it one of the largest online resources.

According to comScore Networks, Wikipedia was ranked in the top ten most popular Web sites in the United States. With 48.3 million unique vistors in

Professor Groom’s students in her environmental science and globalization class have to write a minimum of 1,500 words on a topic related to globalization or sustainable development.

History professor Mary Jean Lavery warns students to be careful when using Wikipedia. Professor Lavery does not ban the use

“Wikipedia can be like a chain saw, a very useful and powerful tool that is dangerous and can kick back and damage the user if not handled carefully. I do allow students to use it with proper attribution,” John E. Lindros, history,

science and business professor, said.

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During his visit to Cabrini, Congressman Joe Sestak joined a panel including Cadet Sgt. first Class Alfred Heyer from Valley Forge Military College, editor in chief of Loquitur Kaitlin Barr and executive editor of The Delco Times Phil Heron. Sestak posed questions about the Iraq war including whether a date should be set for pulling the troops out and whether any progress is being made.

Drowsy driving causes sleep related crashes

MEGHAN SMITH STAFF WRITER MES733@CABRINI EDU

It is 2:30 a.m. and sophomore accounting major Erin Peters is just getting out of work. After working a double, she gets in her car for the two-mile drive home. Minutes away from home, Peters suddenly realizes she has slammed into a curb. How? Drowsy driving.

“I do it all the time. By the time I get off work it’s so late and I’m exhausted,” Peters said.

Drowsy driving kills more than 1,550 people a year in the United States and causes 71,000 injuries, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. There is an estimated 100,000 sleep-related crashes a year.

In the 2005 Sleep in American poll, 37 percent of respondents reported that they had fallen asleep while driving during the previous year.

“Most teens and college students have been educated about the dangers of driving while intoxicated, but many are woefully unaware that driving while tired can be just as

dangerous,” National Sleep Foundation CEO Richard Gelula said on DrowsyDriving.org.

Only one in five adolescents (20 percent) get an optimal amount of sleep during the week and more than half (51 percent) have reported driving drowsy in the past year. This research found that drivers under the age of 25 are the largest at-risk group for drowsy driving crashes.

The combination of sleepiness, inexperience and lifestyle choices, including a propensity to drive at night and in the early morning hours when one would normally be sleeping, puts teens and young adults at high risk for drowsy driving and sleep-related crashes.

Additionally, adequate sleep time for young drivers is constantly challenged by ongoing pressures such as academic work load, extra-curricular activities and early classes.

“When I get tired while driving I turn my music up louder,” freshman elementary education major Angela Donato said. Music and fresh air are two of the most common ways in which drivers keep themselves alert.

The National Sleep Foundation launched a new campaign in early November targeting young drivers to educate them about the dangers of drowsy driving. NSF offers simple tips to help drivers avoid the signs of sleepiness— trouble focusing, frequent blinking, drifting from lane to lane.

Their tips include getting adequate sleep before you drive, allowing time for breaks on long trips ; about every 100 miles or two hours, using the buddy system, not drinking alcohol and being aware of the potential side effects of any medications and consuming caffeine; the equivalent of two cups of coffee can increase alertness for several hours but should not be relied upon to overcome sleep deprivation.

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Potential college assessment tests draw mixed reactions

CHRISTINA MICHALUK STAFF WRITER CMM736@CABRINI EDU

Some college students are being put to the test after being accepted into their college or university of choice. The Bush administration’s No Child Left Behind Act may begin to have more of an effect on college students.

Colleges are beginning to consider introducing a standardized test, the College Learning Assessment that each college student will take yearly. The test will compare how much the student is getting from their education. It will also show what needs to be reformatted so that the student will get more for their money.

The question that is on Cabrini student’s minds is will we be seeing an assessment test in our future?

“Currently at Cabrini we do not have a required standardized test that must be taken to show our college’s aptitude. It is too hard to develop a test that can measure everyone’s learning abilities. There is content knowledge, skills, competencies among many,” Dean Charlie McCormick said.

If a standardized test was made mandatory administrators feel that most students, especially seniors wouldn’t do as well as they could. “Seniors are especially busy with their job search and graduation. Even if the motivation would be there to take the test they might unintentionally opt of the testing while taking the test,” McCormick said.

Other universities such as Villanova agree. “It is overly simplistic. While I and most people believe in accountability and assessment of learning outcomes,

trying to do it with a ‘one shoe fits all’ approach is counterproductive,” Villanova’s Vice President John Johannes said.

The C.L.A consists of long writing assignments, along with specific tasks such as analyzing information and then making it into a memo or a report along with other writing tasks.

The University of Charleston is one of the first post secondary school to institute the C.L.A. The University of Charleston has reformed its former title as a “party school” and now it finds itself on the U.S. News & World Reports Top 20 baccalaureate colleges in the South.

Despite the turn around at the University of Charleston some colleges and universities are finding it unnecessary to go ahead with the assessments.

Those colleges and universities who have decided to go ahead with assessments are deciding whether or not to make their assessment scores public.

Villanova does not have plans to institute the C.L.A. but is aggressively pursuing a variety of assessment techniques for the future.

Other schools have also begun looking for different assessments to assure that students are learning as much as possible each year. Administration from some schools are concerned about the outcomes of the test due to the different learning levels of the students.

“The problem is that one cannot ensure that ‘everyone’ gets as much learning as possible, because students will always differ,” Johannes said.

“Professors always want to see their students succeed in their learning,” McCormick said.

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Colleges are beginning to consider introducing a standardized test, the College Learning Assessment that each college student will take yearly. The test will compare how much the student is getting from their education.

Drowsy driving kills more than 1,550 people a year in the United States and causes 71,000 injuries. There is an estimated 100,000 sleeprelated crashes a year.

Getting Rules Passed While Republicans are still in office

DIANA TRASATTI STAFF WRITER DLT722@CABRINI EDU

There is an increasing fear among business groups that the democrats in next years elections will take over the board. These business groups are asking the Bush administration to pass certain laws before the democrats take up the majority of the House. Businesses are requesting more time off for family needs and medical problems. Poultry workers are looking for a release from the fumes given off by chicken manure, and electric power companies want the administration to be more lax on pollution control rules. Once these rules are passed, a new president cannot rescind them. Next years elections could result in the democrats making up most of the Senate, House of Representatives and White House for the first time in 14 years.

STDs are on the rise

JESSIE HOLEVA STAFF WRITER JH734@CABRINI EDU

The number of sexually transmitted diseases in the United States is significantly rising and the college age group is the target. That honors student who tutors over in the SET building might have chlamydia. Or that really sweet guy you were with last Thursday, he might have given you something without even knowing he had a sexually transmitted disease. That’s the thing with STDs. It’s not common for someone to whisper their disease in your ear as they kiss your neck.

“Chlamydia is more common then the common cold on a college campus,” Mary Jo Rose, Cabrini’s associate nurse, said.

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease that spreads from oral, vaginal and anal sex. It can do permanent damage if not treated and often goes untreated because about 75 percent of women and 50 percent of men don’t show symptoms.

Dr. Louis Weinstein, the chairman of Ob Gyn at Thomas Jefferson University, is aware of the growth of STDs and chlamydia is the most common. Weinstein reasons it’s due to less condom use and more casual sex being practiced.

“The risks are multiplied with multiple partners,” Susan Fitzgerald, director of health services, said.

“There really is no safe sex, unless you trust you and your partner,” Weinstein said. He recommends being careful and selective and not only relying on condoms.

Greg Matarazzo, a junior English and communications major, knows people with STDs and feels the majority of Cabrini students having sex definitely do

not practice safe sex, but should.

“In the heat of the moment I probably wouldn’t ask someone [if they have an STD],” Sarah Van Cleve, a freshman secondary education and chemistry major, said.

Van Cleve thinks the college age group feels unlikely to come in contact with an STD.

Tom Hayes, a sophomore history major, thinks only half the students engaging in sexual activity use a condom and if the school had condoms available unsafe sex would decrease.

Van Cleve agrees with Hayes in that there should be something for the students on campus.

Cabrini is a Catholic institution and does not condone premarital sex. Sexual activity is still practiced on campus, but for many students obtaining protection is an obstacle.

Freshman living in the dorms are prohibited from having a car on campus and many upper classmen are also without a vehicle. Not

having condoms, however, doesn’t stop a significant amount of students from engaging in sex and other sexual acts which can lead to possibly becoming infected.

About 15 years ago the student government association tried to get condoms on campus but was denied. “Tell the students to lead the change [regarding having condoms on campus],” Rose said.

Health Services has had confidential HIV screening in the past. The office recommends using Planned Parenthood, which is a close by resource. Planned Parenthood asks every patient to be tested for STDs. The family planning council provides funding for those less than 25 years of age to be tested free of charge.

Debbie Stickney, a counselor at Planned Parenthood in Media, urges young people to get tested on a regular basis if sexually active. “It could save you from a lot of misery,” Stickney said.

Increasing Numbers of HIV Cases

It has been found that the number of people infected with HIV each year is higher than originally thought. The Center for Disease Control had originally reported that there was an average of 40,000 new HIV cases each year. Scientists have now discovered that the number is actually around 60,000. There new findings can be attributed to a test that can detect infection that occurred within the last five months. It is still unclear whether HIV infection is growing or is just a larger epidemic than originally thought. About a quarter of people infected with HIV do not know it and put off testing until there are visible symptoms.

No Guns for those with history of mental health problems

The FBI has more than doubled the list of people who cannot buy guns due to mental health problems. These actions were taken because of the shooting at Virginia Tech last April that resulted in the deaths of 32 people. The assailant Seung Hui Cho was found to be mentally ill by a court in 2005, but because he was never hospitalized, he was permitted to buy a gun. The amount of names on the FBI’s Mental Defective File has increased form 175,000 to 400,000.

Peace Talks between Israel and Syria

The United States and Russia are planning a peace conference with Israel and Syria in Moscow in 2008. The dispute between Israel and Syria is over the Golan Heights. The Golan Heights is a boarder area that was captured by Israel during the war in 1967. The last attempt for peace talks between these two countries was during the Clinton administration.

Israel and Palestine Want to End Feud

The leaders of Israel and Palestine have dedicated themselves to solving the feud between the two nations that has been ongoing for over six decades. The two leaders, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of Israel and Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas have created a deadline for the peace treaty at the end of 2008.

Doctors use swabs of different sorts to collect specimens for culture kits used to test for sexually transmitted diseases. The FemExam card can tell a doctor whether a problem is caused by yeast or by bacteria.

Grandma got run over by a shopping cart, walking out of K-Mart on Christmas Eve

Yes, the prices are well worth it but most of the time it is so difficult to get the items at the cheap prices. The sad thing is that so many of the popular presents are so expensive, one of the only times they are affordable is on days like Black Friday.

are what leave us with the most special and heartwarming memories.

STAFF WRITER SRR722@CABRINI EDU

The holidays are a cheery time in which families gather and celebrate. Well, not so much anymore. In today’s generation, many of the traditions surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas have changed.

Thanksgiving is no longer about getting together with family and friends and giving thanks for the past year but rather getting up at 4 a.m. to go shopping.

Thanksgiving is all about Black Friday.

Working in retail, I know just how busy it can get Black Friday. Last year, I went in to work at 8 a.m. and had an extremely difficult time finding a parking spot. I thought malls and stores opening up at 4 a.m. was bad but this year outlet malls were opening up at midnight.

Personally, I have never gone shopping on Black Friday. Part of the reason is you’ll have a very hard time getting me out of bed. The other part is that I wouldn’t want to battle the crowds.

In my family, Christmas has always been about traditions and getting together with everyone.

For as long as I can remember, Christmas Eve has always meant one thing: fish. My family is Italian and follows the tradition of the seven fishes. We cook seven different kinds of fish for good luck in the coming year. I am not a huge fan of seafood and very picky about the kinds I actually eat.

So, naturally, I was never a huge fan of this tradition. Despite this, I can honestly say that I will probably continue this tradition with my family someday. I can’t think about Christmas Eve without thinking about my house reeking of fish and my disgust over half of the meal.

It is up to our generation to carry on the traditions from our families or let them die out.

For some of my friends, family is extremely important to them. For others, it is not as important.

I think the traditions are what make the holidays special and unique. They

I cannot imagine the holidays without all of the little things that always happen. So many of them are little, stupid things but they make Thanksgiving and Christmas what they are.

Every year, most of my mom’s side of the family gets together at my nana’s house for dinner and presents. My nana has this ceramic Christmas tree with plastic lights in it. Every year my brother, my two cousins and I would play with this tree and move the lights around. We turned it in to some sort of game. Every year, she puts the tree out, and the four of us always laugh at the fact that half of the lights are missing from us playing with it as kids.

The face of the holidays has changed dramatically over the years. Years ago, they used to be all about just being with family and appreciating each other.

Now, families are lucky if the have the time to get together for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Family is one of the most important things to me. I have always treasured the holidays because it is one of the times I know I get to see my aunts, uncles, cousins and grandmother.

Christmas traditions have changed throughout the years. Holiday traditions have drastically changed from the time our parents were young.

Eager shoppers stand outside of Toys”r”us at 5 a.m. on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. Stores are opening earlier and earlier on Black Friday, which gives less time for Thanksgiving traditions.

Co-ops: experience now for real world

Now, as a junior I realize that everything I have learned so far at Cabrini and what I am still learning now, is going to pay off and the real world is not so far away anymore.

STAFF WRITER

When I came to Cabrini as a freshman, it felt as though the real world after graduation was so far away.

Sitting in my public relations class over the past few weeks, numerous Cabrini alumni have come in to speak about the careers they have obtained in the public relations field and what they did at Cabrini to help them achieve their objectives.

They explained how many courses in college

complement each other and what skills will help you once you begin applying for jobs.

Every speaker made sure to focus on the fact of how important obtaining experience is. Without an internship, some high end companies will not even look at a potential employee’s resume twice.

With this being said, I realized that I needed to go out and find experience in the communication’s fields that I am interested in.

I was recently hired as an intern at a small com-

pany in Berwyn, called Perfect Weddings. I will follow a wedding consultant and spend time each week learning the process of event planning.

Students should make sure to check out Cabrini’s Co-op Services. You can apply on Cabrini’s homepage and post a resume.

There are tons of paid and unpaid internships that are available to choose from.

By choosing an internship from the Co-op site, students are able to gain two credits by putting in

12 hours at your internship each week.

Maggie Walmsley, a junior psychology major, said, “Cabrini’s Co-op Services has a long list of positions that are available for just about any major. I wish I would have applied for one as a sophomore.”

Students can find internships that are offered in the summer, which is nice because you don’t have to worry about balancing an internship, school and a job.

I decided to intern at Perfect Weddings one day

a week because I don’t need the credits. I am now in the process of looking for a summer internship.

The speakers stressed how important it is to have at least two or three work experiences under your belt.

I think the more experience and focus you have on the future will only help motivate you and put you on the right track.

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SAM RANDOL

DANIELLE FEOLE

Living off-campus: not all it’s cracked up to be

both my freshman and sophomore year living on Cabrini’s campus. Both of these years had their ups and their downs.

There were many benefits of living on campus; it’s convenient for classes, friends and even meals.

freedom on campus was completely gone. I had more freedom and fewer rules at home than I did at my own college.

Needless to say, I chose to live off campus my junior year.

STAFF WRITER

CLR725@CABRINI EDU

This time last year I was making the decision to either stay on campus or move off. There were many different factors that needed to be considered before I finalized such a big decision.

Before this year I spent

On the downside, however, rules and regulations on the campus seemed to be getting stricter as the school year continued and -- bonus -- the food is awful!

Examining both the good and the bad, I was faced with a difficult question: Do I want convenience or more freedom?

By the end of my sophomore year I felt as if my

I no longer had to be signed in to my boyfriend’s apartment after 10 p.m. or check in with a public safety officer when I pulled on to my own campus.

Safety aside, I was beginning to feel like a child. My parents are paying thousands of dollars to send me to a school with stricter rules for me than they have.

It isn’t all fun and games living off campus.

Living off campus is a huge change of pace from living on campus.

For one, you never realize how much air conditioning, that light you left on, or third shower you took in one day actually costs.

I now see why my parents were always yelling at me to turn off the lights when I left a room.

When living on campus I never considered how much those utilities cost until I got my first month’s rent and utility bill. I figured dividing a bill among four girls wouldn’t be so bad, but in the end it really burns a giant hole in your bank account.

As if utilities aren’t a

big enough expense, groceries are another concern. Finding something to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner is no longer as simple as walking over to the cafeteria.

My parents pay my rent but the rest is entirely up to me. I work as a bartender and that helps tremendously with all my expenses.

Location is important when deciding to live off campus. I moved into Kingswood Apartments in King of Prussia. The drive is less than five minutes, which makes getting to my classes very convenient. Gas prices are expensive. Luckily for the close distance between school and my apartment

that really isn’t an issue.

I’m glad I decided to move off campus. It makes me more responsible with my money and also allows me to feel more like an adult. I don’t regret moving off. I would recommend it to anyone who is thinking about it.

Unless your parents are paying for rent, utilities and all the other expenses that come along with moving off campus I suggest having a good job to help you out. Some people see it as a cheaper decision to live off campus. I personally do not. I feel that I am putting out the same amount of money, if not more, than when I lived on campus.

Campus wide blackout leaves students in the dark

IN MY OPINION

STAFF WRITER

LCL723@CABRINI EDU

Cabrini College

was left in the dark. On Monday, Nov. 28, we were left with no power around campus.

The whole night felt very mysterious and spooky. The wind was gusting all around us. There was a thick layer of fog that had rolled in, making it very difficult to see anything.

The weather was very misty, cold and rainy. Suddenly I heard a big boom and the lights

went out. Everything went completely pitch black.

My lights, my computer, my telephone and my television all were without power.

Not knowing what had happened I stumbled over a few things on the floor of my dorm room and finally got a hold of a small handheld flashlight. I opened the door to my dorm room and found my neighbors frantically worrying about what had just happened.

We all decided to walk out into the extremely dark and dangerous hallways to see what had happened. All of the RAs living in my building of East Residence alerted us to stay clear of the stairways and return immediately back to our rooms until we heard further instructions.

At this point I began to feel nervous inside and started to worry a little bit.

I had no way of finding out what exactly was going on.

I decided to use my cell phone and call up our oncampus public safety. I had asked if they knew why our power had gone out and how long it will be until it will return.

I was told from Public Safety to just relax and stay calm, because they were investigating the situation. Public Safety seemed unaware why it was out, but told me that hopefully the power would resume soon.

Although I still did not get any direct information from anyone, I realized that just by the tone of the public safety officer’s voice, everything was under control and was going to be ok.

I was glad I called and felt reassured that people do care about us on campus.

With nothing to do but just sit in the dark with our

Attention professors:

IN MY OPINION

of this. I’m not saying I do not want to do the work; I just need more notice and not what you think is “plenty of time.” And, please, no add-on, last-minute assignments.

From many professors, each semester, I always hear that famous line: “you will have plenty of time to finish this assignment.” Plenty of time? Time? What is that?

this, I can say I have little to no time for these “unexpected” assignments given with “plenty of time” to accomplish.

I am the type of person who lives my life on a strict schedule that cannot be broken. If my schedule is broken and these extra assignments are added on, well we can basically say, I am screwed.

flashlights, cell phone lights and candle lights, the night turned out to be fun.

Without power it forced everyone to come together and talk to one another. It was actually nice and relaxing. All we could do was wait and make the best of

it. So that’s exactly what we did!

It turns out that after about an hour and a half our power came back on. Our campus was back to normal.

The power outage was due to treacherous weather

and a transformer that blew causing our power to go out.

I am glad that everyone followed the correct directions and took care of the unexpected situation that our campus was faced with.

Be aware students have more than one class before piling on term papers, finals, projects

My typical day usually starts around 8 a.m. and this is not because I have taken all 8:15 classes, it is because I have this much work on my plate.

Now one would assume that maybe I am just a morning person, and the type of person that goes to bed early. I wish!

No, I live at school. Literally I live at school. Just

look for me around Founders Hall in the Communications Wing, and I can be found.

I spend so much time in the radio station, newsroom and editing bays.

I am the one who informally opens and closes Founders Hall.

I do not want to feel like a complainer, or a person who hates work. Do not get me wrong. I love being busy! But being busy so much to the point that I have no life is not fun!

A letter to all instructors: When it comes to the end of the semester, we all assume that the work for classes will pile up. It is expected and we try to plan accordingly. You the professors just need to do one simple thing: Let us know in advance!

There are some of us who lead extremely active, busy lives and because of this I ask professors to be aware

I feel that professors are not aware of the fact that along with their one class, we as students have at least four others. As for me, try seven, and yes, I am actively involved in my major on top of that.

Now I do understand, we as college students are expected to put in a great deal of work and effort into each class, and I do. I am an overachiever, not a slacker, and because of

Still professors find it oh so important to stress me out assuming to believe I have only their class and there is no problem with adding on assignments.

Now maybe it is my fault and I am too nice. I say yes to helping out others, yes to being the group leader of projects, yes to doing more work and yes to making the assignment better than assigned. What can I say? I am a perfectionist, and feel the only way to get things done is just to do them myself.

Professors, there is only one thing I ask of you. Please just be aware that not all students sit around in the dorm with all the time in the world. Not all students are twiddling their thumbs waiting for you to give an unexpected paper or project.

Most of all, if you are giving an assignment, do not just mention it. Write it out on the syllabus at the beginning of the semester.

And most of all, if you plan on having a final, please let us know on the syllabus and not just inform us a week before the semester is over.

JILLIAN SMITH/PERSPECTIVES EDITOR

From left to right: Juniors Michele Joy Fitzgerald, Laura Sauerteig, and Angela Savasta sit in the hallway of West Residence Hall putting the batteries in their flashlights. The blackout left the campus in the dark for over an hour and a half.

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LAURA LOMBARDI

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The true meaning of Christmas It’s the holiday season...

NICK PITTS STAFF WRITER NDP722@CABRINI EDU

December is officially here.

The Christmas season has been lingering since the day after the Halloween Adventure stores closed their doors.

Christmas has been on the horizon for months now, even to the point of overshadowing other holidays.

The King of Prussia mall takes overshadowing a bit literally, constructing their giant wicker reindeer weeks before Thanksgiving.

“I feel like we go from Halloween straight into the Christmas season,” Anna Scholl, a junior English and communication major, said. “It seems like people don’t even think about Thanksgiving anymore.”

It seems as though the blame

for this sudden transition has been laid on malls and other shopping districts, where stores play holiday music on the first of November and sport signs claiming they possess the perfect gift.

“I don’t think the malls necessarily have the right to rule any one holiday as more important or less important than another,” Michele Fitzgerald, a junior early childhood and elementary education major, said.

Reverend Dr. Timothy Lent agrees.

“To me, Easter is the most important holiday because it is the culmination of Christmas,” Lent said.

“Theologically, Christmas cannot do without Easter nor can Easter do without Christmas. Both holidays are of vital importance to Christians and for the whole world.”

Materialism aside, Lent does see some good in starting the holidays earlier each year.

“The secular world starting the holiday season earlier each year is a great opportunity for people to become closer to Jesus and breakdown walls that otherwise separates them from each other,” Lent said.

As far as Christmas being seen as too materialistic, Lent disagrees.

“Christmas has not lost its meaning,” he said. “The celebration of it, like the celebration of other sacred and secular days of importance, has evolved over the centuries, which is quite normal.”

Despite the appearance of the pre-Thanksgiving holiday decorations in the very crowded mall, it still seems hard not to enjoy the Christmas season.

“Everything is going to be

crowded but that is what makes the season, everyone is out buying gifts,” Mike Holland, a sophomore finance major, said. “It does seem to be about gift giving and receiving but I do love the holidays. They never cease to put me in a good mood, which is why love Christmas.”

However, Fitzgerald still has mixed feelings about the holiday.

“I think the Christmas season is truly amazing. It is a time for family, friends and togetherness,” Fitzgerald said.

“However, I think it would be better if people realized the true meanings of Christmas and didn’t focus so much on presents. Showing that you love or care for someone through giving a gift to them is a nice gesture that has been blown out of proportion.”

Staying busy during break: fun winter activities for all

LAURA LOMBARDI STAFF WRITER LCL723@CABRINI EDU

The temperature is dropping more and more everyday. Soon enough, the snow will be falling outside. No one should stay cooped up inside and miss out on all the fun.

During the winter time, whether you think so or not, there are plenty of things to do to keep busy.

If you are an outdoors type, and aren’t afraid to get a little chill in your bones, why not throw on your warmest coat, fluffy ear muffs and your most insulated pair of gloves and play outside in the snow.

Have you ever had a really intense snowball fight with your

close family and friends?

Or, even better, have you ever tried to build the biggest snowman in town to top all the little kid’s miniature ones on your street?

Who hasn’t enjoyed lying on your front lawn making snow angels until you can’t feel your hands or feet anymore?

If home isn’t the most exciting place to be, maybe you should take a winter vacation getaway.

Grab your closest family and friends and go skiing down the snowy mountain tops, or tubing down the bumpy hills, or even snowboarding down the slopes. Staying active in the cold weather keeps you in good health, as well as in good shape.

Yet another option might be to take a day trip to New York City.

This is always a great way to enjoy the crisp air outside.

You can go ice skating at Rockefeller Center and see the magnificent Christmas tree while you are there.

You could see a wonderful Broadway show now that the strike is over, or see the Nutcracker.

You could watch the Rockettes at the Radio City Christmas Spectacular- which is always a very entertaining treat.

When all else fails, holiday shopping for everyone on your list can be done along 5th Avenue.

It’s a great way to make time pass and get your holiday check

Celebrating the holidays in different ways

ALICIA COOK STAFF WRITER ARC725@CABRINI EDU

Some remember a white Christmas or opening presents while others remember traveling to Grandma and Grandpa’s house or lighting the menorah.

Regardless of what you remember, holiday memories and traditions overflow everyone’s minds during the holiday season.

The most common remembrances and traditions during the holiday seasons regularly include opening presents on Christmas morning, the traditional family dinners or saying prayers while lighting the menorah.

Now more modern traditions are recognized in homes around the country.

These newer traditions such

as traveling, splitting the holiday dinners between two families or even eating out at a restaurant are just as common as the singing of carols and saying prayers.

Splitting the holiday celebrations between two families is very common during this time. Whether it is a divorced marriage or two sets of grandparents, going to one house at a certain point and then visiting the other half of the family at another house is not unusual.

Sophomore English communications major, Sabina DeGisi said, “We head over to my Grandmas at 11 o’clock [on Christmas morning] for brunch and open some more presents.

In the afternoon, we usually visit my dad’s side of the family and hang out with them.”

Another aspect within the holiday traditions to consider

these days is the celebration of two different holidays.

For example, holidays such as Hanukkah and Christmas are commonly seen celebrated under the same roof during the holiday season.

The reasons for the celebration of both holidays may vary according to each household but it is clear that new holiday traditions are taking the place of some older traditions.

Back when Hanukkah was originated and when Christmas was first observed, both a Christmas tree and a menorah would never be seen in the same household.

A family coming together is what the holiday season is known for. Traditions during the holiday season involve the whole family, which is what makes the moment and traditions so special.

Whether it is cooking dinner together, singing carols on Christmas, or playing dreidel during Hanukkah, the traditions are being passed on through generations.

Sophomore undeclared major, Molly Kearney says, “my family and I always bake cookies on Christmas Eve with my aunt and her kids.”

As the holidays approach, the holiday traditions arrive to our minds once again.

From the very start of the holidays and even today, traditions stay alive throughout families.

Whether the ritual changes to adapt to how the family has changed or whether the traditions have not changed at all, families are always celebrating, remembering and observing throughout the world.

list completed.

Although there are those who love the outdoors, there are always the others who would rather stay in the warmth and feel nice and cozy.

Decorating for the holidays is always exciting; put up lots of colorful lights and listen to seasonal music.

Many of these things can put you in a good mood and high spirits.

Baking tasty treats like cookies and delicious pies will heat up the house and give off an array of seasonal scents.

Staying in and drinking hot chocolate by the fire and roasting marshmallows is a great way to spend time with the ones you care about most and enjoy spending time with.

Arts & Entertainment

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Prepare to be ‘Enchanted’

GRAYCE TURNBACH A&E EDITOR GRT722@CABRINI EDU

For years Walt Disney pictures has released cliché movies. Movies that end with “happy ever after” with a prince and princess that build a sense of fairytale dreams in the heads of girls of all ages.

It’s a buzz kill because at some point you realize life isn’t a fairytale. “Enchanted” seems to have grasped the concept that happy endings aren’t always possible and that the stereotypes of Disney films aren’t always attainable.

Amy Adams, the lead character of a strong cast, was outstanding.

Adams has a strong presence on screen, both physically and emotionally. She has the ability to turn the cartoon character into a live human being, an appealing one at that. Eyes were glued to the screen and laughter was had among the audience.

“Enchanted” begins it’s not so fairytale story with the chipper animated version of Giselle and her furry friends singing and creating her Mr. Perfect. The opening scene will give you flashbacks to Cinderella and Snow White.

Perky as can be, Giselle is in mid-song about her one true love when he miraculously appears on horseback able to finish the words of her song.

A sequence of events leaves Giselle aimlessly free falling down a well, only to find herself on planet Earth with the luxury of landing in Times Square in the city that never sleeps.

Wandering through the crowded streets of New York she finds help through Robert, a single father, played by Patrick Dempsey and his daughter Morgan.

Issues arise when Robert’s fiancé discovers that Giselle was given shelter at his home.

Shortly after the drama, we’re enter-

tained by what looks like a Broadway production in the middle of Central Park. Oh wait, it was. We experience real life critters of New York cleaning an apartment as well. Sewer rats were not made to scrub toilets, that’s for sure.

Not every cliché in Disney’s book of stereotypes was dismembered. Prince Edward, played by James Marsden did come to find his one true love, Giselle. The stepmother, Queen Narissa (Susan Surandon), plots to put an end to this “fairytale couple” while sporting a costume considerably like the one Ursula would be like, just drop a couple hundred pounds and a few limbs and you’ve got it.

Cant forget the chipmunk, Pip, who finds himself in his own predicaments throughout the film. Just prepare to be “Enchanted” with Disney’s new not so cliché film.

‘August Rush’ beats with everyday life

thing is possible.

An 11-year-old orphan discovers the power of music in the breathtaking film “August Rush,” which was released over Thanksgiving break, Nov. 21. The story line is enchanting as Evan Taylor, played by actor Freddie Highmore, searches for his parents who gave him up for adoption 11-years earlier.

Evans parents, Lyla Novacek and Louis Connelly, played by actress Keri Russel, and actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers, met one night in New York City while listening to a street musician play. That one night was the first and last the two ever spent together, but their passion lived on in Evan, also known as “August Rush.”

The film concentrates on the power of love, and how far it can take you. When something is meant to be, and one is determined enough to trust their instinct, any-

“August Rush” expels feelings from music that one might have never thought likely. It causes your heart and emotion to almost beat with the music of everyday life, which usually no one ever stops to listen to. It gives you hope that everyone can find their way with trust in themselves.

Evan, changing his name to August Rush, finds his way through listening to the music of his heart, the music his musician parents, whom he never met, gifted him with.

The journey Evan takes from beginning to end is unpredictable and inspirational. The creative and suspenseful irony in the movie, made possible through the music, is enjoyable, and found in the most unpredictable places.

Over all the film is worth watching, but the ending might have been a little stronger. The end although powerful could leave the viewer hanging, and wanting more information.

MICHAEL BIEKER STAFF WRITER MDB724@CABRINI EDU

New Movie Releases

Friday Dec. 7

The Golden Compass

Starring Nicole Kidman, the movie is based on Philip Pullman’s novels. The story of the Golden Compass is about a girl traveling north far and wide to save her best friend, but along her journey she encounters many mystical and magical characters.

Wednesday Dec. 12

The Perfect Holiday

Queen Latifah, Terrence Howard and Charlie Murphy all stars in the movie about a little girl who asks a department store Santa to find a boyfriend for her mother.

Friday Dec. 14

Alvin and the Chipmunks

The 1950s cartoon series Alvin and the Chipmunks make a debut in a cartoon/live-animated hybrid film. The singing Chipmunks are accompanied by Jason Lee from “My Name is Earl.”

I Am Legend

I Am Legend stars Will Smith as a brilliant scientist who was able to withstand a virus that depleted the whole earth’s population due to an immunity he possessed. He is the last human left alive in New York City and maybe the world, but he is surrounded by bloodlusting infected monsters. He searches for a cure to reverse the virus that plagued the world.

Look

Look is a film looking in on our privacy. In our post-9/11 world we are covered by security cameras, phone taps and satellites that capture us in our everyday lives. The average American is captured over 200 times a day by surveillance cameras.

The Kite Runner

The Kite Runner is about fathers and sons in the last days of the Afghanistan’s monarchy. The epic story is of friendship and betrayal to the immoral atrocities of the Taliban’s region.

Concerts

TLA

Electric Factory

Dec. 6&7 Brand New with Thrice and mewithoutYou

Trocadero

Dec. 13, Straylight Run with the Color Fred, Dear and the Headlights and Cassino (formerly Northstar)

CHRISTINE GRAF STAFF WRITER ACG724@CABRINI EDU

WALT DISNEY PRODUCTIONS

Freddie Highmore stars as August Rush.

WARNER BROS. PICTURES

Amy Adams, who plays Giselle sings “That’s how you know” in Central Park.

CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS

DIANA VILARES EVENTS EDITOR DVV722@CABRINI EDU

Thoroughly Serene

Thursday: The StressFree Zone

Take a timeout on Thursday, Dec.6 and grab a free snack or giveaway, or participate in relaxing activities from 12-2 p.m. in the lobby of Founder’s Hall. For more information contact Chris Hyson at 610-902-8316.

Musical premieres at Walnut Street

ROBERT KALLWASS STAFF WRITER RHK722@CABRINI EDU

The Walnut Street Theater: studio 5 hosts the world premiere of a new musical, “50 West 50,” written by Bill Felty and Frumi Cohen.

Bill Felty directs the unlikely story of four very unique, but close friends and their challenges as they work together on a dream they all share over the summer before senior year at college.

The four character cast is preformed by actors Gregg Pica, Miriam White, Noah Mazaika and Amy Acchione. All very young and talented actors and singers, who easily fit the role they act as the closest of friends.

To back up the actors, bold songs composed of a three person band consisting of a guitarist, pianist and drummer. They sat in the back of the small and very dark stage, with looks of uninterest.

They played a variety of songs to accompany the singers/actors ranging from heavy piano numbers to soft acoustic songs. The band lineup consisted of Jeff McDonnell on piano, Kyle McCullough on guitar and Matt Berlin on percussion.

The musical was performed in studio 5 of the Walnut Street Theater. Studio 5 has no affiliation with the theater itself, it is one floor of the building with a small stage room which is rented out from the theater. Studio 5 plays smaller venues, seating under 60 people. The stage is just an empty

floor, without curtains or a backstage area, actors exit the stage by standing next to the audience seating.

The stage room did have a remarkable lighting display. The show used its lighting and small stage wonderfully to portray the setting of a restaurant basement in New York City.

Dim lighting and small space made a perfect setting for the actors, who made use of three black chairs as their only props.

Chorus warm hearts

On Sunday, Dec. 2, the Cabrini College Chorus entertained a crowd in Grace Hall. Preparing since September, members of the chorus sang both classical pieces as well as classical carol music for the holiday.

As Dr. Adeline Bethany directed the chorus, the audience listened as each vocal section flowed together to create a soothing festive atmosphere.

From the audience sing-along of “Silent Night” to Mozart’s “Gloria in Excelsis,” the chorus performance delivered an outstanding version of the Christmas favorites we all know and love.

Along with an entire chorus show, the Chorale also performed fan favorites. The Chorale consists of select members from the Chorus. They were also invited to Vienna to perform at a festival next November.

Carefully selected pieces and dedicated members delivered an enjoyable evening of music and melody.

“I love to sing. I think the music Dr. Bethany chooses consists of many classical pieces that a singer should know. The music balances out to be both fun and challenging,” said Adriana DePalma, junior political science/history major-Italian minor. DePalma has been a member of the choir since freshman year.

Closing with the famous “Hallelujah Chorus” and a slight twist as an orchestra

“50 West 50” was extremely resourceful and fitting for its stage.

The director humorously introduced the musical with four friends, one man and woman couple, and a gay man and a lesbian, are all theater majors at New York University. Then the show got started promptly. After receiving the basement of a restaurant from inheritance, he and his friends decide to re-model it into a night club where they can each perform their acting and singing.

Along the way they each encounter problems, as their relationships become criss-crossed. The straight man and his gay friend move in together and it causes a problem with his girlfriend. As the show moves into the second act, their relationships and friendships dissolve and they realize fulfilling their dreams of performing together is more difficult than they expected.

Audience member John Spotila said “I thought the music was good, but the plot line could use some re-development. It seemed like they were developing the plot line while consistently explaining the characters, without elaborating their uniqueness.”

“50 West 50” is a very alternative performance which emphesizes the importance friendship and following ones dreams. With such a small cast, the characters become very real, and the script portrays very realistic human interaction. The live band and strong singing without the use of microphones brings the show to life.

with carols

recording accompanied them, the choir delivered an outstanding and ovation-worthy performance.

As for those who would like to join, chorus can be taken as a course that counts for aesthetics or a voluntary extracurricular activity that is open to all.

The Christmas Concert was one enjoyed by all that certainly made everyone who attended feeling it’s the most wonderful time of the year.

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First Friday

Celebrate the end of the semester and the beginning of finals week by going into the city for First Friday. Pick up your free train tickets from the Office of Students Activities and enjoy the day in the only city of brotherly love. For more information contact Ashley Shoenfelt at 610-902-8461.

Final Examinations

Final Exams are to begin Monday, Dec.10Friday, Dec.14. Check the Cabrini website under ‘Academic Resources” for more information on finals scheduling or contact Fran Harkness at 610-902-8546.

Rock Climbing

Free rock climbing will be available to students on Wednesday, Dec.12. Equipment will be provided and the only reading you’ll have to do is the instructions. Anyone interested in participating must meet at 7 p.m. from a van that will be provided for transportation. For more information contact Orlin Jespersen at 610225-3909.

BRITTANY MCLEOD STAFF WRITER BLM726@CABRINI EDU

ROBERT KALLWASS/STAFF WRITER

JOHN FLAK/SUBMITTED PHOTO

Above from left to right is Gregg Pica, Noah Mazaika, Miriam White. Characters in the production “50 West 50.”

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Photographs of Len Seeve

NICOLE DUGGAN STAFF WRITER NLD723@CABRINI EDU

A gorgeous display of professional photography is displayed in the second floor of the Holy Spirit library. Len Seeve’s exhibit displayed in helping our school to celebrate our 50th anniversary this year.

Len Seeve, a semi-retired psychiatrist, is a member of the Pioneer Valley Photographic Artists. He currently resides in Amherst, Massachusetts. His artwork is seen all over the country ever since he won first prize in the Valley Portfolio 2001 Photography Exhibit. Cabrini College has been fortunate enough to be a place where his exhibit is being displayed.

In Seeve’s artist statement posted in the exhibit, it reads, “Photography has always fascinated me. On the one hand, it is the

visual medium that can most closely mirror reality – a photograph is created not with paint or clay, but with the same light that enters the human eye and becomes an image in the mind.”

A fellow photographer visited the exhibit and admired Seeve’s work. Bruce Feldman, an amateur photographer had heard of the exhibit and came to see it with a friend. While walking around, he admired and talked about the different subjects that were being photographed.

“He’s opened my eyes to something I would just walk by as an amateur photographer,” Feldman said of Seeve. “He has given me more vision and taken pictures of things we would never think to.”

Seeve’s display of photographs ranges from a variety of different subjects. He has photographs of birds, nature, bridges, people and buildings. He even has a picture

with a street pipe in front of a wall. These pictures were not just taken in the United States; they were taken all over the world.

Seeve states further in his mission statement, “The subjects I choose are widely varied- buildings and bridges often emphasize a certain stark geometric structure; nature scenery can serve as a foundation for experimentation with color and focus.”

Anyone can go and experience Len Seeve’s artistic display of photographs for themselves. The exhibit is open to the school and to the public until Dec. 16 in the library.

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8) Song: Tattoo

Artist: Jordin Sparks

9) Song: Bubbly

Artist: Colbie Caillat

10) Song: Crank That (Soulja Boy)

Artist: Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em

11) Song: Love Like This

Artist: Natasha Bedingfield

12) Song: Take You There

Artist: Sean Kingston

13) Song: I Don’t Wanna Be in Love

Artist: Good Charlotte

14) Song: Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)

Artist: Wyclef Jean

15) Song: Cyclone feat. T-Pain

Artist: Baby Bash

16) Song: How Far We’ve Come

Artist: Matchbox Twenty

17) Song: Into the Night feat. Chad Kroeger

Artist: Santana

18) Song: Mistletoe

Artist: Colbie Caillat

19) Song: Hate That I Love You

Artist: Rihanna

20) Song: Piece of Me

Artist: Britney Spears

21) Song: Christmas/Sarajevo 12/24 (Instrumental)

Artist: Trans-Siberian Orchastra

22) Song: Say

Artist: John Mayer

23) Song: Our Song

Artist: Taylor Swift

24) Song: Work That

Artist: Mary J. Blige

25) Song: Until the End of Time

Artist: Justin Timberlake

NICOLE DUGGAN/STAFF WRITER

Above are photographs taken by photographer Len Seeve whose art work is on display on the second level of Holy Spirit Library.

Lacrosse recruiting plays important role

CHRISTOPHER R BLAKE STAFF WRITER CRB724@CABRINI EDU

Whether they are sitting in lawn chairs every June and July constantly reapplying sun block and suffering from the sweltering heat or layering their clothes each November dressed in parkas and finding a way to take notes on players after shaking their frozen pens, the life of a lacrosse coach is more than a full time job; it’s a lifestyle.

Lacrosse recruiting is a complex process as colleges and universities compete against one another to sell their program to the most talented players across the nation.

At Cabrini College, the men’s lacrosse program has been extremely successful, winning seven straight Pennsylvania Athletic Conference Championships and earning six straight National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament bids.

“Recruiting is probably the most important thing we do. I could have the greatest playbook in the world but without talented players that would mean nothing,” head men’s lacrosse coach Steve Colfer said.

As the game of lacrosse continues to grow in popularity across the United States more and more players interest of college coaches.

“The majority of the players we are going to see are at lacrosse tournaments during the summer but now as the game is growing we attend tournaments in the assistant men’s coach Brian Felice said.

These tournaments usually run on a Wednesday through Saturday basis at high schools, colleges and other sites with multiple fields where the majority of lacrosse talent is found in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York and New Jersey.

“You have to have a good strategy going into a tournament. First, you want to see the players you already know and judge their play. From there our coaches will split up and cover other games. In one hour two coaches can watch eight games going from field to field,” Felice said.

With players running up and down several fields, lacrosse balls flying in every direction and players laying picture perfect hits on their opponents, it’s difficult for

coaches to judge talent.

“It is important to make an accurate assessment of high school players. Being able to calculate a player’s ability and seeing whether they can fit into our program is vital,” Colfer said.

“The number one thing we are looking for is athleticism. Then we need fundamentally sound players either offensively or defensively with field smarts. Each position (attack-man, defensiveman, midfielder and goalie) is looked at differently but good stick skills and vision are vital,” Felice said.

After scouting a player live the

financial aid packages.

“Every school has its advantages. There is no one thing you can say to get a student to commit. We face the same challenges ever college has. Winning helps and in result our record has helped us recruit higher level players that maybe in the past would not have chosen Cabrini,” Colfer said.

“If you are honest and informative to others about Cabrini College then they can make up their mind distinguishing Cabrini lacrosse from other programs,” Colfer said.

As colleges compete to find the best and coaches face immense pressure to earn success on the field unfair recruiting techniques occur including under the table incentives such as money, talking to a player during an inactive recruiting time, even sending players constant text messages showing interest in their game. e want to be available and honest to our recruits. We want them to come for the

“Coach Colfer was very professional while recruiting me. Everything was very business like but he was welcoming at the same time,” sophomore Dan Drudi, a elder, said.

“He didn’t really have to sell Cabrini to me. Winning wise this was the best school recruiting me. Other schools including a Division I and II program were interested in me but Cabrini has been nationally ranked for the past few years and that’s

success by working hard day by day. To be successful you have to have a building block mentality by not looking to far ahead,” Colfer said.

The 2008 season kicks off on Sunday, March 2 in Roanoke, Va. with Cabrini facing Roanoke College.

“We are as talented as we have ever been. Our strength of schedule and traveling is very tough this year. We are excited to see what we are made of,” Colfer said.

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Cavs win first PAC game of season

DANIELLE FEOLE STAFF WRITER DF727@CABRINI EDU

to cut,” Felice said.

Each year the team loses major position players and leaders.

“Yes, we are looking at the seniors that are graduating but in order to stay consistent and successful we must not only focus on replacing the seniors but the juniors as well by looking two years ahead instead of one,” Felice said.

To be able to persevere in college sports is not easy task as each individual lacrosse program at the Division I, II and III levels do their best to persuade recruits to come to their school. While Division I and II schools can offer athletic scholarships, Division III athletes can only receive

Cabrini recruits student-athletes not only with great lacrosse skills but with an overall package.

“The better the student-athlete the easier my life will be the next four years. We look for students that are academically prepared for college. It can be tempting to take a risk on a talented player with bad grades but overall it’s better to recruit players that will stay on the field,” Colfer said.

Although recruiting is extremely competitive, nerve wracking and at times frustrating the Cabrini lacrosse program has a winning solution.

“We have to understand each year is a new year. We can build on the prior year’s

The Cabrini Cavaliers had a victory of 86-67 over Centenary College on Dec. 3 at 3 p.m.

Randy Reid, a senior accounting major, said, “We played hard for 40 minutes and that’s what led us to victory. We knew we needed to respond after our loss at Neumann and get a conference win.”

After losing a Pennsylvania Athletic Conference game against Neumann College last week with a score of 45-53, Cabrini needed a win. The Cavaliers are now 2-3 and 1-1 in the PAC.

The Cavaliers jumped out to an early lead due to good defense. During the first half, freshman Dom Farrello helped the Cavaliers with its first double digit lead of 18-7.

Lamar Fisher had two baskets which gave the Cavaliers their largest lead of the game with only a few minutes left in the first half. Cabrini was ahead 25 points at half time.

Glenn Washington led the team with 15 points, while senior Bruce MacLelland scored 14 points for the team.

Head coach Greg Herenda said, “I was really proud of our team’s defensive intensity today. We had 22 steals in one game which is remarkable. We also stepped it up offensively as well. It was great getting our first conference win in front of our fans at home.”

Junior Andrew Baker led Centenary with 21 points and 14 rebounds.

The Cavaliers left the court with 50 rebounds, 24 offense, 38 second chance points and 22 steals.

Sportscene

By Nicholas Pitts

Evel Knievel remembered as a true icon

Perhaps the man was made of the same metal that his motorcycles were. Or at least he rivaled the amount of steel used anyway, after as many reconstructive surgeries that this guy went through. But metal rusts, bikes break down and a man just cannot escape father time forever.

Evel Knievel died late last week, Nov. 30 to be exact. He was just 69 years old, sporting a body that could be mistaken for at least 80.

It was not a horrifying fall or a bone crushing incident that finally did him in, but rather a terminal illness that just took its course.

Yes, the man who looked at death over two handlebars, died at home in his bed.

Because of his outrageous prices for his stunts, many people will remember Evel as a businessman or even compare him to the many overpaid athletes of today.

It is true that his price range was a little steep, asking $1 million for his jump in London and $6 million for the failed rocket

jump over Snake River canyon in Idaho.

But athletes such as Donovan McNabb have ridiculous salaries for playing sports that don’t even include a tenth of the injury risk percentage. For all of the money he is making right now, McNabb is sitting in the sidelines nursing a thumb and ankle injury.

Knievel on the other hand, broke somewhere between 35 and 40 bones, many of which were broken more than once. His back needed seven surgeries.

He earned every bit of that money, by just attempting things that even he was never sure of.

Knievel wasn’t a business man and he certainly was not an athlete. He was a showman and really cannot be compared to anyone else, living or dead.

By the way, most of the money made by his successful stunts probably paid for much of his medical bills after the unsuccessful ones.

Knievel’s big break was also his biggest

SARAH PASTOR STAFF WRITER SEP722@CABRINI EDU

Bowl Championship Series Stirred Up

The No. 1 and No. 2 college football Bowl Championship Series teams fell over the weekend. The No. 1 seed Missouri Tigers lost to Okalahoma in the conference championship game while No. 2 seed West Virginia fell in the “backyard brawl” to the University of Pittsburgh. Because of these two significant losses, the new BCS standings feature Ohio State versus Lousiana State University in the BCS championship game, scheduled for Jan. 7, 2008 in New Orleans.

Michigan Football Coach Steps Down

Big 10 coach Lloyd Carr formerly announced his retirement on Monday, Dec. 3 from his position as head football coach at the University of Michigan after 13 seasons and a career record of 121-40. In his 28 years at Michigan, Carr has led the Wolverines to five Big 10 championships and a national title. Following his last game as head football coach for University of Michigan on Jan. 1, 2008, Carr will assume an alternative position in the school’s athletic department. Les Miles, a former Michigan alumni and current head coach at Louisiana State University, is currently being considered as the prime candidate for the newly available position as Michigan head football coach.

Big Three Lead Celtics to Hot Start

The Boston Celtics, led by the “Big Three” of Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and early season Most Valuable Player Kevin Garnett have guided Boston to a 13-2 record, including tallying eight straight wins to open the National Basketball Association season. The Celtics have outscored their opponents by an NBA best 13.7 points per game while holding their competitors to a field goal percentage of just .410. Coach Doc Rivers was recently named NBA Eastern Conference Coach of the month for all games played in October and November.

Number 1 NCAA Team Set to Invade Polestra

The University of Pennsylvania men’s basketball team is getting set to host the University of North Carolina on Thursday, Dec. 4. It looks to be a historic night as the No. 1 ranked North Carolina Tarheels march into the Palestra during Penn’s first experience hosting a No. 1 ranked team. The game will be available to a national audience on ESPN 2. Tip off is set for 7:00 p.m.

break. New Years day 1968, in just his third year of daredeveling, Knievel attempted to jump the fountains of Ceasar’s Palace in Las Vegas.

He cleared the jump but shorted the landing, falling off of his bike and literally rag-dolling over the landing ramp.

A 29 day coma followed, but his name was then on the lips of America and his career only sky rocketed from there.

We can all learn something from Knievel. He failed at so many things before finding his calling in life. Even when he realized he was born to defy death, he got his biggest break of all by failing.

This man was a favorite in this country because of his guts. He was certainly not afraid of failing, which is something that so many people still idolize today.

I didn’t know him personally, but I’m willing to bet that this was not about the money for him.

Businessmen don’t work because they love wearing the monkey suit. Athletes

don’t play because they love their game. But Knievel jumped, because he loved to push the limits, because he lived to thrill a crowd.

While today’s youth idolizes celebrities and billionaire athletes, a generation not too long ago had a true icon. One that didn’t need the big screen or a cushy 5 year $50 million contract to win the hearts of many, but just a motorcycle and a cape.

To this day, any wannabe-daredevil is still asked, “Who do you think you are, Evel Knievel?”

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Upcoming Games

Saturday, Dec.8

Women’s Basketball at Albright College (1 p.m.)

Men’s and Women’s Swimming at Lebanon Valley College (2 p.m.)

Men’s Basketball at University of Scranton (8 p.m.)

Track and Field- Ursinus Winter Invitational (All Day)

Stay fit for the holiday season

JONATHAN BARNETT STAFF WRITER JEB724@CABRINI EDU

Staying healthy over the holidays seems like a formidable task. For many people, the holidays are a time to get together with relatives and enjoy a large, and sometimes unhealthy, meal. The holidays do not need to be a time of weight gaining and unhealthy habits.

There are many different ways to stay healthy over the holidays; the key thing is selfcontrol.

“Be sure not to eat until your belly is full, eat until you are satisfied,” Lauren Baran, a senior exercise science and health promotion major, said. “It’s hard to stay away from the sweets, so balance it out. Less is more.”

Over eating and lack of activity are the main causes for weight gain during the holidays.

To stay healthy one must keep an eye on what they eat, for there are many foods that are unnecessary and can be avoided if and individual is keeping an eye on their waistline.

Dr. Steve Chen is one of

the nation’s top authorities on nutrition, diet and weight management. Chen is one of 300 other doctors that are a part of an elite medical certification known as the Physician Nutrition Specialists.

“There are major calorie savings by eating white meat without skin versus the dark meat with the skin. Serve rice instead of stuffing, and baked potatoes instead of mashed. Substitute carrots for yams, and French bread for cornbread,” Chen suggests in an article focused on tips for staying fit for the holidays. “All of these ideas can help save calories.”

Along with watching what you eat and maintaining a healthier diet over the holidays there are a few other options to keep you healthy.

“45 minutes to an hour of cardio at least five to six days a week along with resistance training two or three days a week can help you maintain or even help decrease your weight,” Caitlin Mangold, a senior exercise science and health promotion major, said.

“Do 10 to 15 minute stretches in the morning and before bed. If you have any barbells lying around, do some simple bicep

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On the average, Americans put on an extra six to eight pounds during the holiday season. Because food is tied in to so many holiday celebrations, the period from Thanksgiving to New Years has become time of giving into temptation, even the for most healthy-minded individuals.

and triceps exercises,” Baran said.

One of the biggest New Year’s resolutions continues to be dieting and working out in order to get to a healthy weight. By cutting back during the holidays it makes it easier to reach that desired weight without the extra work of shedding the newly added pounds.

Chen has highlighted some

easy ways to avoid eating too much when getting together over the holidays.

“Eat before the big traditional dinner. Offer to bring a healthy dish. Avoid appetizers and alcohol. Try everything, but in small portions. Fill your plate once, no going back for seconds,” Chen said. “Eat slowly and leave the table when you are done.”

Dodgeball raises AIDS awareness

CHRISTOPHER

R BLAKE STAFF WRITER

CRB724@CABRINI EDU

In the 2004 comedy, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, dodgeball legend, Patches O’Houlihan, preached to the Average Joe Gym members, “Just remember the five D’s of dodgeball: dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge.”

On Saturday Dec. 1, World AIDS Day, Cabrini College students followed O’Houlihan’s advice by participating in a dodgeball tournament while raising AIDS awareness.

“I play dodgeball every Tuesday night in the Dixon Center and it is always a great time. I’m excited to be here tonight not only to play dodgeball but also to raise money for such an important cause,” senior finance major Brian Scelzo said.

The tournament was one of the final activities capping off a week of AIDS awareness. After junior Bridget Flynn was chosen to represent Cabrini at Catholic Relief Services annual National Catholic AIDS Network in Chicago she was inspired to raise awareness on Cabrini’s campus.

“It was a conference to learn as much of the pandemic as possible and then bring awareness back to campus. As an education major, I’m always about teaching others and raising others awareness of issues they may never have thought of before,” Flynn,

a special and elementary education major, said.

Worlds AIDS Day started early for Flynn and other Cabrini students. At 11:30 a.m. 20 students walked twice around campus. Following their morning efforts the dodgeball

tournament made up of two teams of 15 students started at 6:00 p.m. in the Dixon Center. The day full of festivities came to an end with an openmic night featuring a mix of performers including, senior guitarist Chris Sweeney and

junior singer Lauren Townsend in Grace Hall at 9:00 p.m. with a crowd of 30 people.

“I would love to continue this again next year because I had such a good experience this past week. Most of the students and faculty here have been so generous and showed genuine support for the cause,” junior studio arts and English major Jessica Storm said.

Flynn helped raise money for the CRS program, AIDS Orphans and Vulnerable Children.

“I chose this program because I feel that these children orphaned and made very vulnerable by this disease are the most helpless, at least in most countries of the world,” Flynn said.

More importantly Flynn was able to raise AIDS awareness seeing her vision through.

“I do think I raised at least some people’s awareness, more than it had been at Cabrini in the past. I certainly had enough opportunities for students to inform and educate themselves. I think anyone who cared enough to stop by any of the events, gained something. It’s my firm belief that if I was able to reach, truly reach, at least one person, then I’ve at least done something. Because that one person may be able to reach another, and so on,” Flynn said.

CABRINI ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

Leading scorer looks to enhance performace

LIZ GARRETT STAFF WRITER EGG722@CABRINI EDU

Men’s basketball No. 1 scorer, Glenn Washington, is focusing on establishing himself as a strong team member as the season progresses. His priority is to combine his previous talents in basketball with new skills in order to help the players achieve success.

Washington is concentrating on growing as much as possible from the leadership of his coach, as well as from the positive examples of his teammates.

“I just want to become comfortable playing at the college level,” Washington said. “I also want to learn more from Coach Herenda, and the seniors and other upperclassmen on the team.”

Washington is a freshman undecided major from Wayne, Pa. He played basketball at Radnor High School on the varsity team from his sophomore to senior year.

During his senior year at Radnor he led southeastern Pennsylvania in scoring, with an average mark of 26.5. Washington was first team all-Main Line, all-Delco and finished with second team all-state.

He broke the all-time scoring record at Radnor with a winning mark of 1,659, greatly surpassing the previous record of 1,489.

Several Division III colleges in the area worked on recruiting Washington. However, he chose to enroll at Cabrini because it is closer to home.

Washington has an optimistic outlook for the season. He is continuing to work on transferring his award-winning performance from high school to the court with his fellow Cavaliers.

“I want to continue to develop into an all around player and help the team win more games this season,” Washington said.

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Students participated in the dodgeball tournament to raise AIDS awareness on Saturday, Dec. 1 during the World AIDS Day celebration.

Sports Sports

Lady Cavs defeat Cedar Crest

RYAN KIRBY STAFF WRITER REK722@CABRINI EDU

Sophomore Kate Walck and junior Nikki Duggan combined for 26 points in a 50 point route of Cedar Crest College on Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Dixon Center.

The lady Cavaliers improve to 3-1 overall and 2-0 in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference so far this season.

Cabrini forced 27 Cedar Crest turnovers while putting 16 different Cavaliers in the scoring column.

“It was the first time this year we were able to clear our bench and everyone who was able to got minutes,” Junior English and communications major Nikki Duggan said.

Duggan came off the bench in the first half and sparked the Cavaliers to squashing any hopes the Falcons had of making a comeback.

Junior Melissa Benedetti contributed eight points in the game while seven other lady Cav’s had six a piece.

“I thought it was a good game that got everyone minutes, which is good because it helps the second string and younger players get experience. As a team I thought we played together and unselfish,” Benedetti said.

“I think our defense, for the most part, has been pretty strong all year but we still need to work on our offense. I think we have gotten great play from our guards ; sophomores Deana DiAmico, Kate Walck and Alyssa Brady have been

playing real well,” Head Coach Bobbi Morgan said.

“Defense is something that we are really focusing on this year so going into this game we did not want to allow a lot of points. Our defense was definitely very strong throughout the game,” Duggan said.

“The big win was Thursday (66-62 at Neumann). I thought we gave a really gritty effort to win down there. We made big plays when we had to,” Morgan said about the teams early success.

Junior Kayleen Smith and sophomore Kate Walck led the team with six rebounds a piece, leading the Cavaliers to a 56-26 advantage on the boards. Brady and DiAmico led the team with seven combined steals.

“We knew going into the game that Cedar Crest was not as strong of a team but we couldn’t take them for granted. We played really well throughout the entire game as a team and a lot of girls contributed,” Duggan said.

“We have gotten some good leadership from our juniors, captains Kate Ryan and Brit McLeod as well as from some others like Kayleen Smith, Nikki Duggan and Casey Kyler. We are not a young team anymore and they are starting to prove that in the way they play,” Morgan said.

The Lady Cavaliers will look to improve their record this week with games against Desales University and Albright College.

Junior Melissa Benedetti takes a shot in their victory game over Cedar Crest on Saturday, Dec.1. The Lady Cavaliers are gearing up for games at DeSales University on Wednesday, Dec. 5 and at Albright College on Saturday, Dec. 8.

Junior captain Kate Ryan looks to pass during practice this week. The team is gearing up for games at DeSales University on Wednesday, Dec. 5 and at Albright College on Saturday, Dec. 8.

CABRINI ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT