April 17, 2008 issue 23 Loquitur

Lobbying for change

VICKIE PAPAGEORGE COPY EDITOR VP724@CABRINI EDU

Twenty three students in the Working for Global Justice seminar class traveled from their Cabrini classroom to Washington D.C., on Friday, April 11, in order to lobby Congress on the topic of foreign assistance for underdeveloped countries and additional funding for food aid.

The trip was a result of close collaboration of the students with Catholic Relief Services. They went through semester-long training for advocacy and how to lobby Congress.

“The students also learned about the role the U.S. government plays in these global issues and that because of our demo-

cratic system, they have the right and the responsibility to tell their government how to address these issues. This is the essence of advocacy – to inform our elected officials of our opinion in order to influence their decisions,”

Brendan Cavanagh, CRS grassroots advocacy specialist, said.

Divided in three groups of seven to eight people, each group sat with the staff of Senators Arlen Specter, Robert Casey and Robert Menendez and discussed the important need of support for the Farm Bill and the Global Poverty Act to aid poor countries in Africa, South America and other parts of the world.

The Farm Bill defines international and domestic U.S. food and agriculture policy for five years. Provisions in the bill, known as

P.L. 480 Title II food aid, specify how the United States responds to food needs of poor people worldwide during emergencies such as war and drought and also for long-term development such as using food to promote education, health and agriculture.

It ensures safe living and working conditions for farm workers, promotes fairness for farmers in developing countries and provides food security aid efficiently and effectively to hungry people worldwide.

The Global Poverty Act aims to further the United States foreign policy objective of promoting the reduction of global poverty, the elimination of ex-

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Three groups of students traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with the staff of Senators Arlen Specter, Robert Casey and Robert Menendez. Students pictured above: Vickie Papageorge, Christina Mitchaluk, Christine Graf, Diana Vilares, Tim Harner, Bill Cassidy, Jessica Storm, Bridget Flynn, Delta Benoit, Britney Mitchell, Joe Johnson, Sam Randol, Mike Balka, Kara Schneider, Jill Smith and Megan Pellegrino.

Gore campaigns to reduce effects of global warming

LIZ LAVIN DEPUTY EDITOR EAL723@CABRINI

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Former Vice President Al Gore is hoping to change the world with three years and a $300 million ad campaign. The goal of the costly campaign is to urge Americans to push for a more aggressive reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Gore is launching the ad

campaign with the Alliance for Climate Protection, a group he created in 2006. Both Gore and the Alliance for Climate Protection feel the ad campaign is necessary to turn basic awareness of the problem into action.

The issue of global warming has been the center of debate for years. In 2007, the United Nations International Panel on Climate Change issued a report

stating that since the 20th century, humans have been the main cause of global warming.

Gore has made it his personal mission to help solve the problem. With “An Inconvenient Truth,” Gore urged Americans to make small changes in their everyday lives. He says what needs to happen now are policy changes by United States lawmakers.

“I think it’s great that Al Gore

is doing this campaign,” Dr. David Dunbar, associate professor of biology, said. “I don’t think it would have worked even five years ago…but more and more individuals are now convinced global warming is ‘real.’”

Dr. Melissa Terlecki, assistant professor of psychology, agrees that the nationwide awareness of global warming has just recently increased. She says very

few people realize how serious the global warming situation is because not many ordinary citizens are educated about the topic but that is changing with the many “going green” campaigns happening nationwide. The ads will run during shows like “American Idol” and “The

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EDITORIAL

Going green is a Fair Trade in the fight against poverty

Poverty. One little word with one big meaning. Although there are many contributing reasons for poverty, issues such as Fair Trade and going green could ultimately aid in the fight against poverty.

A poor farmer in Ecuador will not survive as a businessman or human being if the conditions in which he is working are not sanitary and if he does not make enough money for the crops that he is able to cultivate.

Fair Trade would guarantee livable wages for underpaid workers, as well as secure a suitable working environment.

Cabrini has become much more involved in the Fair Trade movement by bringing in all Fair Trade coffee, as well as Fair Trade bananas, chocolate and even practice equipment for sports teams. With all that we’re doing with Fair Trade, many may still ask the question: What exactly is Fair Trade?

Fair Trade’s mission is to aid workers in vulnerable situations, to insure that they ultimately become selfefficient in their profession as well as their lives. It also advocates that in the future they will be more independent and play a wide role in international trade.

According to the World Bank, in 2006 there were over 2.7 billion people in the world living on less than $2 per day. That statistic is only a partial amount of the total cases of living poverty throughout the world even today.

There were $2.6 billion total fair trade sales in 2006 according to the International Fair Trade Association. All of these sales are aiding in the big picture of what we know as poverty.

Going green is another accessible way for us college students to get involved in reducing poverty in the world. Going green involves simple actions, such as switching your light bulbs, not using paper or plastic bags if you go to the grocery store, avoiding fast food, or even riding your bike. How does this all help? By avoiding fast food, you are lowering the amount of trash produced each year by fast food companies. Needless waste is getting dumped into lowincome areas where poverty is rearing its ugly head.

Changing your light bulbs to a compact florescent will ultimately give you more light for less money and save a lot of energy. One thing that everyone is probably guilty of that may come as a surprise to help the environment, is to refrain from throwing away batteries.

By throwing batteries away, dangerous chemicals are leaking into all of our water supply. If you have old batteries, take them to a company in your area that recycles batteries, thereby cutting down on the overall waste in the world.

According to geocites.com, the amount of paper and wood we throw away each year is enough to heat 50 million homes for 20 years. They also stated that if we recycled one tenth of our newspapers per year, we would save about 25 million trees a year.

Performing all of these selfless acts could save our environment, which in the long run lowers the poverty rate in the world. Going green is something that benefits not just us, but others around the world.

Buying Fair Trade products as well is something we offer at Cabrini and is something we should all be doing. So next time you want to run to WaWa to grab a cup of coffee, think about all the people you are helping by buying your coffee at school.

College students battle with stress

ALICIA COOK STAFF WRITER

ARC725@CABRINI EDU

Eighty percent of college students feel stress in their daily lives, according to a recent survey.

Of those 80 percent of students feeling stress, the results from the poll showed that 63 percent could not get their schoolwork done, 55 percent did not feel up to hanging out with their friends and one-third of those students felt as though they were failures or let people down.

The poll was conducted by mtvU and The Associated Press.

The Cabrini College director of Counseling Services, Dr. Sara Maggitti, said, “There are many sources of stress for college students.

Some of the most common sources of stress are academics, financial strain, and interpersonal relationships among many others.”

As the survey continued to unravel results, mtvU and AP found that 74 percent of students surveyed believed that their work load and grades in college

were the source of most of their stress the past three months.

The survey also reported that 62 percent of students admitted that finances were a factor in their stress and about 50 percent said their stress involves personal relationships and family relationships.

Having stress is only a minor problem compared to some of the consequences of anxiety.

Tamika Young of MTV’s communications department reported in the MTV press release, “16 percent [of those surveyed] have a friend who has talked about ending their life in the past year and nine percent have contemplated suicide themselves.”

The press release said, “Among those with a diagnosed mental health condition, the numbers rise dramatically, with 23 percent reporting they have seriously considered suicide [vs. six percent undiagnosed].”

Maggitti said, “I believe that if a student lacks stress management skills or their typical coping strategies are no longer working, they should seek out help from a close friend, family member, ad-

viser or a professional counselor.”

Maggitti said that on average she has 32 students a week coming into Counseling Services.

Young said, “Of the 9 percent who said they have considered suicide in the past year, half said they have considered talking to a counselor or professional, but only a quarter have actually received such help.”

Due to the common anxiety and stress among college students, Maggitti said “Some common ways of mastering stress include altering lifestyle habits. For example, decreasing caffeine use, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep and eating a healthy diet [may help].”

By improving their everyday life, a student will become less stressed due to simply being “on top of things.” Maggitti said, “There are also ways that students can change the stressful situation by improving their time and money management, becoming more assertive, learning more effective problem solving skills and possibly ending a job or relationship.”

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Laurel House hosts annual gala in attempt to raise public awareness on domestic violence

CHRISTINE GRAF ASST MANAGING EDITOR ACG724@CABRINI EDU

“Denim and Diamonds” was the theme of the night at the Laurel Houses annual gala, which took place last Saturday, April 12, and was hosted by Andy and Tammy Reid, the Philadelphia Eagles head coach and his wife.

The gala is held every year as a fundraiser to help women and children affected by domestic violence. The occasion featured a silent auction, a live auction, entertainment such as caricatures, psychics and live music. The atmosphere was casual and friendly as people bid on items of all sorts, including teddy bears ranging from $250 to $500, which was used as a donation to the Laurel House shelter.

Cabrini College has been working with the Laurel House because of its community partnership with the urban community of Norristown. Attending the event was Barbara Jordan, who is a major supporter of the Laurel House. Jordan is also receiving an honorary doctorate at Cabrini’s commencement ceremony this year for her work with Cabrini

College and domestic violence.

“We have been working closely with the Laurel House and the Jordans, who have been impressed with how seriously we are taking the issue and the efforts to educate about domestic violence,” David Chiles, director of the Wolfington Center and a guest of the Jordans at the Gala, said.

“I never met more engaged people than the Jordans. They are genuine, sincere and just beautiful people,” Chiles said.

Also attending the event as guest of the Jordans’ were Cabrini faculty and staff, Jeanne Armbruster, Norristown coordinator of Cabrini, and Colleen Lelli, education professor.

Lellie has taken special interest in domestic violence as she has been working to incorporate a course that education majors will take in order to be trained in witnessing the signs of domestic violence, as first responders in the classroom. She has done so by collecting literature about domestic violence that could be used in the classroom.

“Domestic violence is an issue that needs more attention. It is a prevalent issue that affects all levels of society. The Lau-

rel House does a fantastic job of bringing awareness and shining the light on this horrendous problem that exists,” Lelli said.

The fact that domestic violence can affect anyone is the reason behind the Denim and Diamonds theme of the night that seemed to be a hit.

Lauren Mindermann, coordinator of volunteer services at Cabrini, worked as a volunteer at the gala making sure the auction booths were running smoothly.

“I think the gala was a huge success. It ran well from start to finish with the careful attention to detail and planning by the Laurel House staff,” Mindermann said.

Lelli agreed the night seemed to run smoothly.

“Kudos to those at the Laurel House and those on the planning committee.”

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Students advocate for swift change during trip to Washington D.C.

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treme global poverty and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goal of reducing by one-half the proportion of people worldwide who live on less than $1 per day by 2015.

“Students sometimes go to Congress to advocate for better financial aid or other topics that hit home for them. But these 23 students lobbied Congress on behalf of those who have no voices--people starving, people infected with AIDS,” said Dr. Jerry Zurek, professor and chairman of the communication department.

The students passionately explained the need for additional funding of food aid programs in poor countries; giving personal accounts and knowledge attained from the classroom.

Cavanagh said, “All of the students did a wonderful job and I was extremely pleased to listen to the feedback after the Hill visits. It was especially nice to hear that they were taken seriously. It is important to understand that although they may be young, they do have clout. They are informed voters so politicians have to consider their opinions.”

“What these students did was an exceptional example of engaged citizenship and true solidarity with the poor around the world. These students spoke

with expertise and with passion. The legislative aides who write our American laws listened and were impressed,” Zurek said.

Throughout the semester, the students have become knowledgeable of the major issues concerning countries abroad as well as the most effective forms of action to take in addressing these issues to improve the situations in the poor countries of the world.

“I’ve had no experience with lobbying or anything like that before, and I went in thinking that it was going to be extremely intense. It wasn’t. It felt totally comfortable. It’s such a liberating experience to have your voice heard and to know that you can make a difference,” said Jessica Storm, junior studio arts and English major.

Conference calls with the president of CRS Ken Hackett; Thomas Awiapo, the senior program director for CRS Ghana and numerous other experts in world issues, as well as in-class speakers such as Dr. Arlene Flaherty from the northeast branch of CRS and other CRS representatives, and lastly, readings of various books such as “The End of Poverty” by economist Jeffrey Sachs, all have helped develop the students’ understanding of issues such as poverty, hunger, Iraqi refugees and HIV/AIDS.

Their semester-long class partnered with a day-long training

Global warming becomes major issue in election

course at Villanova University held by Bread for the World representatives readied them to take on Washington D.C. on Friday.

Gina Sciubba, elementary and early childhood education major, said, “I felt that going down to D.C. was an experience I would not have gotten to do without this class, and to be honest I really enjoyed it and I felt as though I made some sort of impact on the world.”

The day began with a briefing with CRS representatives, Brendan Cavanagh, the CRS grassroots advocacy specialist, and CRS legislative assistant Jenna Welch. It ended with 23 smiling students and several impressed and blown away Congress staff members.

Cavanagh said, “I’m very proud that CRS was a partner in this practicum. CRS was able to share its advocacy expertise and in return got valuable advocacy support. I am confident that all of the students who participated came away with an understanding of advocacy and an appreciation of its importance.”

“It is a good thing to contribute money or canned goods to help a hungry family. It is another thing entirely to change the laws that can make a better life for one billion people around the world,” said Zurek.

Daily Show with Jon Stewart.”

The funding for the campaign has mainly come from private contributors. In a phone interview with the Washington Post, Gore declined to name his exact contribution but stated that he has given all of the proceeds from “An Inconvenient Truth,” both the book and the documentary, and from his 2007 Nobel Peace Prize, among other things.

Gore is introducing his campaign at a crucial time in the political election, when the final two Democrats are fighting for their spot on the ballot and whoever wins will have to fight it out with McCain. The campaign is trying to ensure that the issue of global warming will be as important as the other top issues of the election, like Iraq and health care.

Now that many people are catching the going green phenomenon, it is almost guaranteed that the next president will have to take more of a stance on global warming than the current administration has.

As of February 2008, both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton support an 80 percent reduction in greenhouse

gas emissions by 2050. John McCain was the lead author of a bill to reduce emissions by 65 percent by 2050.

McCain supports an increase in fuel efficiency with no specifications, while Obama supports a standard of 50 mpg in 18 years and Clinton supports a standard of 55 mpg in 22 years.

Clinton and Obama have specific goals set for a renewable electricity standard, while McCain has opposed proposed standards in 2002 and more recently in 2005. Clinton has a goal of a 20 percent reduction in energy consumption by 2020, Obama has a goal of a 50 percent reduction in energy intensity by 2020 and McCain supports energy efficiency but has no target specified. All of the candidate information was gathered from ecovote.org.

“It’s important to change the light bulbs but it’s much more important to change the laws,” Gore said in an interview with the Washington Post. “The path for recovery runs right through Washington, D.C.”

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Andy and Tammy Reid, the Philadelphia Eagles head coach and his wife, pose for a picture at the gala.

Barbara Jordan, who will be receiving an honorary doctorate from Cabrini at this year’s commencement, poses at the gala with her daughter Shara Jordan Rizzo.

Gas prices peak at record high; drivers forced to pay at the pump

MEGHAN SMITH ASST MANAGING EDITOR MES733@CABRINI EDU

Gas prices reach a national average of $3.31 a gallon Tuesday, April 1, slipping slightly from Monday’s record high of $3.39, according to AAA and the Oil Price Information Service. Prices are 55 cents higher than a year ago.

The Energy Department’s Energy Information Administration’s monthly report on the supply and demand of petroleum predict that monthly average pump prices will peak close to $3.60 a gallon in June and have the potential to reach as high as $4 a gallon at times.

“I remember pulling into a Virginia gas station as a kid and seeing the sign say 87 cents,” Meredith Rowe, junior graphic design major, said.

Pennsylvania is one of the 17 states that have hit record high gas prices according to AAA Fuel Gauge on consumerwatchdog.org. New Jersey, however, was not on the list. New Jersey remains the state with the lowest average gasoline prices, averaging $3.04 a gallon.

The Philadelphia area’s regular gasoline prices are at a record high for this year of $3.19 per gallon in the five-county Philadelphia region, $3 per gallon in South Jersey, $3.02 per gallon statewide in New Jersey and $3.14 per gallon in Delaware.

“I have a girlfriend who lives in New Jersey and thank God she does because gas is so much cheaper there. If she didn’t, I wouldn’t be able to drive the two hours it takes to get there to see her during the summer,” Mike Pio, junior English and secondary education major, said.

A new government forecast predicts that gas could reach as high as $4 a gallon throughout the summer driving season. According to msnbc.com, the government also expects high prices will cut gasoline demand at the height of the summer. Gas consumption will fall by about 0.4 percent during the peak summer months.

The new round of record prices comes as gasoline consumption is nationally declining from last year and is expected to fall even further, according to federal energy data. Across the nation, gas prices are 61.4 cents above last year and price records were not even reached until May.

“I hate buying gas so I wait until the last possible minute to fill up my tank and when I do, it costs a fortune,” Lauren Fulginitti, sophomore business major, said.

As a result of the rising cost, many have been forced to alter their driving habits.

In a survey published by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 52 percent of readers said the cost of gas has caused them to

limit their driving, while 11 percent have gone so far as to purchase a more fuel-efficient car.

Connecticut’s Day found that many consumers are beginning to “shift their work to a home office or gear up for a job transfer closer to their residence. They invest in a global-positioning device. They talk their employer into a four-day week. Or they simply downsize from two cars to one.”

Congress has the opportunity to start bringing prices under control, yet bills that would be effective in cutting both oil and gasoline prices are stuck in a political mess. The House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, chaired by Rep. Edward Markey of Massachusetts, is set to question oil company executives about their prices and profits in the upcoming weeks.

“I remember being able to drive around aimlessly with my buddies and not having to worry about gas prices,” Pio said.

This is no longer an option unless you are willing to empty your wallet.

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ASST MANAGING EDITOR

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Have you ever googled yourself? Well if you haven’t, there is a good chance your future employer will.

It is not unusual for a company to run a background check through a search engine on all possible job candidates. But background checks are not stopping at Google and Yahoo; it is now becoming a trend for employers to check social networking sites before hiring an employee.

Sites like Facebook and Myspace have been a way for college students to chronicle their lives with photos and messages. While most use the site to socialize with friends, some behavior could be considered vulgar and inappropriate.

Most employees would not prefer to see their young employee under-age drinking, dressed up in a sexy Halloween custom or doing keg stands. Yet those are the types of things someone could find while searching the public profiles.

Research conducted by The

University of Dayton’s Career Services found that 40 percent of employers said they would consider the content posted on a potential employee’s Facebook profile as part of their hiring decision.

“I don’t think Facebook should be a reason for not getting a job. What you do in your free time has nothing to do with your working ethics or how you behave in a professional environment. I act totally different at night with my friends than I do when around adults or at work,” Allie Rodolico, a freshman communication major, said.

In a survey done by CollegeGrad.com, 47 percent of college graduates seeking jobs who use social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook have either already changed or plan to change the content of their pages as a result of their job search.

Colleen Torrence, a senior education major, says she will probably delete her Facebook account after graduation, and knows many people who have. Torrence recognizes that employers check such sites and does not want to risk not getting a job because content displayed on her page.

Students must understand that pictures and words, once intended for your friends only, is reaching a much larger audience and could harm you in the job market. Most social networking sites have settings that allow the user to limit who can view their profile.

“I am very careful about pictures and information I post. I don’t get very personal. It’s just a way of communication,”

Brie Buemi, a senior business administration major, said.

Nancy Hutchison, director of cooperative education and career services, advices all students who are pursuing co-ops, internships or full-time employment, to clean up their virtual accounts and be mindful of what information is available.

If employers are using social networking sites to further look into possible employers, then why not use your page to promote yourself? Facebook and Myspace could be a great tools to help you get a job. By keeping your page professional, posting skills and past work experience, your page could easily be a virtual resume.

Employers view social networking sites before hiring

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The above gas station in Wayne, Pa. shows the rising cost of gas. A new government forecast predicts that gas could reach as high as $4 a gallon throughout the summer driving season.

Troop withdraws to come to a halt

LIZ GARRETT ASST NEWS EDITOR EGG722@CABRINI EDU

General David Petraeus recently informed officials that the reduction of troops in Iraq will be stopping by the summer. Ambassador Ryan Crocker accompanied Petraeus during the announcement in front of two committees of the Senate. Petraeus stressed that security in Iraq has progressed since the mass of troops was sent there last year. He went on to say that the situation remains to be easily reversed and delicate. Petraeus supported the idea for a 45day pause for bringing troops home, which would be in addition to the postponing of withdrawing in July. He proposed that only after that time it would be suitable for considering sending the troops home.

Clinton replaces chief strategist

Hillary Clinton replaced the top strategist involved in her campaign, Mark Penn, last week not long after she found out that he was trying to gain authorization for a trade deal that she is against. It is reported that Penn conversed with Columbian officials acting as president of a public relations firm, which deeply angered Clinton. He was aware of the effect that trade is expected to have on the Pennsylvania primary this month. Penn made it clear that he resigned from his job; however people working on the campaign see it as his leaving was mandatory.

Demand for college-provided health insurance growing

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One in five college students ages 18 to 23 did not have health insurance in 2006, despite the fact that many colleges now offer insurance plans for students. This is according to a recent report by the U.S. Government Accountability office. Cabrini College is not part of this trend, however. “Cabrini College requires all full-time students to have health insurance. If they don’t have access to parental coverage or dependent coverage Cabrini offers a student health insurance plan,” college nurse Susan Fitzgerald said.

The Cabrini plan is a managed care plan in which the college health services office is the primary care provider for subscribers, a statement from health services on Cabrini.edu said.

All full-time students are required to verify that they have medical insurance through Cabrini or a separate carrier before they are admitted to classes.

If proof of insurance is not found, then Cabrini will automatically bill the student an annual premium of $1,600 for a 12 month or one year plan.

“Most of our students are covered under their parents’ plans through work,” Fitzgerald said.

The report also found over half of American colleges offered some form of student health insurance in the last academic year and almost 30 percent required students to have insurance.

The problem is the demand for college-provided health insurance is growing, as students find their parents’ employersponsored benefits growing smaller and smaller each year.

“I had expected to see more Cabrini students enroll in the student health plan for those reasons but our number of enrolled has stayed pretty steady over the past 10 years,” Fitzgerald said.

At Cabrini an average of 80 students per year enroll in the insurance plan. Students coming from low-income families, attending college part-time or members of minority groups are more likely to be uninsured, the report said.

Cabrini’s cost of tuition and average parent incomes are higher than those at other colleges and universities. Overall, about 1.7 million students did not have insurance, the report said.

“The socio-economics of Cabrini students plays a huge part in the low amount of students on the health plan but at the same time we are fortunate to be at Cabrini because we recognize the value of personal health insurance,” Fitzgerald said.

In 2006, two-thirds of stu-

dents were covered by employer-sponsored plans, typically through a parent.

Sophomore Pat Trencansky is insured by Capital District Physicians Healthcare Network. His mother’s job at Lockheed Martin as a computer engineer provides Pat and his family insurance coverage.

“I will be on my parent’s insurance plan until I am through college and able to obtain my own plan through work,” Trencansky said.

One Cabrini student suffered significant injuries from a car accident several years ago. Like many students across the country he did not have easily accessible insurance coverage.

“Any serious health problem could end a student’s college career because the financial obligations would be overwhelming,” Fitzgerald said.

The difference between him and a student without heath insurance was that he had the Cabrini health plan. Not only did he walk again but he returned to the classroom.

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Iran plays a role in Iraq’s security

Iran is now considered to be a leading threat to the security of Iraq. The attention has shifted from al-Qaeda to the role that Iran plays in the country. President Bush announced that the connection Iran has with arming Shiite forces needs to come to a stop. Bush continued on to say that the U.S. will get involved if it does not end, and he is in search of a diplomatic solution. War with Iran is not something he is interested in getting caught up in.

Iraqi army needs tips on managing money

According to officials, the ways in which the Iraqi army handles its money are severely lacking. It has been noted that the army has wasted large sums of money in 2005 on military equipment, which was never sent to them. The Iraqis’ secret deal with Serbia dealing with anti-corruption laws is looked down upon by the U.S. This move by Iraq has caused the U.S. to wonder whether they are capable of standing alone. It also was an insult to the Pentagon’s military sales program which has worked hard to send equipment over.

Let-downs for air travelers

Traveling by air has been an issue for countless Americans and it is not expected to end anytime soon, as long as the Federal Aviation Administration continues to deeply analyze the airlines. American Airlines recently was forced to cancel 1,100 flights therefore abandoning tons of passengers. Officials say that the cancellation occurred because of wiring problems on some of the planes, on Tuesday, April 8.

CHRISTOPHER R BLAKE ASST NEWS EDITOR

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GET IN ON GOING GREEN

Simple tips to a greener life

that in many municipalities, tap water actually tastes better. Bottled water is not as well regulated and studies have shown that it is not even particularly pure.

The less energy we use, the lower our tuition bill might be. It’s tough to remember, but I hang a sign that I know I’ll see on the way out to remind me.

ASST COPY EDITOR

BLM726@CABRINI EDU

Going green is something everyone can do but not everyone knows exactly how they can contribute. There are countless ways you can reduce your carbon footprint on a daily basis just by doing little things differently. Here are a few tips I utilize to help you live a greener, healthier and more ethical life.

Ditch the bottle! Many bottled water companies are simple scams that claim their water tastes better. Treehugger.com reports that taste tests have shown

A four-year study of bottled water in the U.S. conducted by the National Resources Defense Council found that one-fifth of the 103 water products tested contained synthetic organic chemicals. Companies like Coca-Cola just add salt to make it taste better. Instead of buying a case of bottled water, I use a Brita and fill a reusable bottle when I’m on the go.

Unplug those appliances! When not in use, DVD players, TV’s, stereos and other appliances continue using a small amount of power. So when you leave the room, instead of putting an away message up, unplug your laptop. Despite popular belief, turning a computer on and off won’t harm the equipment as long as it’s off for 15 minutes.

Go organic! Organic products cost less to produce because they are natural. Organic food is produced without antibiotics, genetic engineering, or synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. It’s better for your body and the environment. Organic clothing is also an option. Treehugger. com says though cotton is marketed as clean, fresh, and natural, conventional varieties are anything but. It takes a third of a pound of chemical fertilizers and pesticides to produce the cotton for one t-shirt. Popular companies like American Apparel and Jonäno have begun offering full lines of organic clothing. I purchase as many organic items I can at Whole Foods Market right on Lancaster Ave. and when I spot a tee

I like that is made with 100 percent cotton, I gotta have it!

Look for the labels! According to MSN.com, these labels are eco-friendly and trustworthy: USDA Organic, Rainforest Alliance Certified (ex: Jazzman’s coffee), Fair Trade Certified, Green Seal and Certified Humane.

Change the way you clean! Use more ecofriendly products like Clorox’s new line of Green Works cleaners that claim each product contains over 99 percent natural ingredients that are biodegradable. Eco-friendlier laundry detergents and bleaches cost no more than standard products. Wash with cold water? Even better. With these tips and plenty more available, you can find numerous ways to live green and make the world around you healthier and more efficient. More importantly, you save an enormous amount of green!

‘Greener’ changes on campus help, not solve

them away.

Cabrini also has automatic water faucets and towel dispensers. The water faucet cuts a person off from washing their hands for too long, thereby conserving water. The paper towel dispensers give away one sheet at a time for students to use.

Iraqi refugees: war at home, nowhere to go

ASST MANAGING EDITOR ACG724@CABRINI EDU

On September 11, 2001 the United States stood still. America lost 2,998 casualties that day and a whole nation wept for the loss of these innocent lives.

March 20, 2003, President Bush launched the invasion of Iraq. Since then, tens of thousands of Iraqis have been killed and more than 4 million have had to flee their homes.

America had a taste of the chaos, confusion and uncertainty of a future when both the Twin Towers were struck and crumbled to the ground. The attacks lasted a matter of minutes but of course the aftermath lingered for months. The Iraq war, on the other hand, just reached its fifth year anniversary.

ever worked for taken from you in a matter of seconds? More importantly could you imagine being in a situation where you were actually scared enough to drop everything and leave with only yourself and your family? These civilians are now refugees hiding in countries illegally because anywhere is better than where they came from.

Now think about how you felt on 9/11. The nation opened their hearts and grieved for all 2,998 victims of that attack. We grieved because we saw ourselves in those people. We saw each victim as a mother, a father, a wife, a husband, a friend and so on. It could have happened that day to anyone traveling on a plane, in a New York City building or in any building for that matter.

Pain, suffering and fear are the same no matter what nationality, race, religion or homeland you are from. There is damage being done to people who do not deserve it and it is up to us to lend a hand.

ASST FEATURES EDITOR BLW723@CABRINI EDU

Recently for a class I was given a challenge to monitor my usage of water for one week. Then for the next week, significantly reduce the amount of water that I use comfortably in order to help the environment.

I discovered that I am careless. Due to the other results in my class, I discovered we care very little about the extent we excessively use our water resources. Out of 30 people, about five were under the average water usage amount (900-1300 gallons of water a week).

Those 30 people reflect the demographic of college students here at Cabrini.

This year, recycling cans were placed throughout campus in an effort to support the ecosystem by recycling bottles, cans and paper instead of throwing

Let’s face the facts, human beings as a whole use the environment to their advantage. Most of the time they do not stop to think about how much water is swirling down the drain, whether it’s in the sink, toilet or shower drain.

During my study, I noticed in the morning when I went through my daily routine of taking a shower, brushing my teeth, washing my face and making my coffee, I did not think about how much water I used.

Upon concluding the study I realized that odds are I won’t think about any altruistic measures to save the environment unless someone mentions it.

Just because it is almost spring time doesn’t mean I have to suddenly change my routine.

I think that the campus is helping people think less about the measures they have to take to protect the environment by providing

easy access to recycle bins.

Otherwise, how long will people like me pay attention to everything I have to do for my part? Just throughout the one part of the year where everybody else focuses on it as well?

Instead of pushing for unrealistic changes in morning routines, I think a good step would be to have a general awareness campaign every month as a reminder for those of us who are too busy to stop

and think about the horrible people we’re being towards the environment.

We’re not careless. It’s merely that the majority of the population is misinformed about our own imperfections.

Five years the United States has been at war in the Middle East. Therefore, for five years the innocent civilians of Iraq have been living in limbo uncertain of what will happen from hour to hour, day-to-day.

The uncertainty has caused many Iraqi civilians to flee their homes in fear of their lives. What some Americans don’t realize is the seriousness of this situation. Iraqis are targeted because of religious affiliation, economic status and their profession. These are middle class citizens - professors, doctors, hairdressers and so forth - forced out of their homeland by armed conflict that threatens and kills.

The education system in Iraq that was once prestigious is now non-existent.

Could you imagine getting everything you

We first need to learn about the situation, and then advocate to authorities for change. Just in Lebanon, there are 50,000 Iraqi refugees living in a country about the size of Connecticut.

The United States has taken in a mere 4,135 total Iraqi refugees since the 2007 fiscal year to March 2008. At the end of the Vietnam war we were able to take in 150,000 Vietnamese each year. Why so few Iraqis?

Let’s be serious here, Iraq is unlivable for the 2 million Iraqi citizens who have left the country and the 2 million that have been displaced from their homes within the country. The most powerful nation in the world sheltered only 4,135 civilians from the violence, 4,135. The statistics are in and America needs to step up.

JESSIE HOLEVA/ASST. PERSPECTIVES EDITOR

Cabrini has put blue recycling trashcans in every building on campus to promote a greener campus.

BRITTANY McLEOD CHRISTINE GRAF

BRITANY WRIGHT

Professor, student friendships not always best

noxiously large party with an appearance from Jell-O shots, I knew I had to be there.

ASST A&E EDITOR

JCV722@CABRINI EDU

I recently went to visit my best friend, Emily, at her college in Maryland. I wasn’t sure about making the trip but when she told me she was throwing an ob-

So I’m at this party, talking to her friends from the school and everything and all of a sudden I look over and there’s a much noticeably older person there. This guy is standing there with a receding hairline, leather jacket from the ‘70’s and a not-so-stylish pair of Wal-Mart jeans on.

My first thought is that someone’s dad is there for a surprise visit or something but then Em tells me that it’s one of her professors.

That’s correct, one of my friend’s professors was partying with his students.

This guy was going all out too. He was going shot for shot with this kid who reeked of Milaukee’s Best.

I didn’t really know how to react. What would you do if you walked into a party and saw your professor doing keg stands?! I would probably leave. Emily and everyone else at the party was totally cool with their professor being there. Apparently, it happens all the time and this professor frequents lots of his students’ parties. I smell

someone getting fired.

Surprisingly, I was correct. A couple of days ago my friend told me the administration had a meeting with this professor and let him go from the school. Apparently, photos of him had surfaced on Facebook at parties drinking it up with students.

Now, this behavior is creepy but hardly grounds for a firing! Sure, it’s weird that he has no friends his age but is it that big of a deal he was drinking with his students. He is of age and it’s not like he was hooking up with anyone at

Forget the gym; go outside and exercise

in at the gym? This usually comes between 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. so I can get up there when it’s not so crowded.

STAFF WRITER NLD723@CABRINI EDU

As I’m walking back from my 3 o’clock class, I can hardly contain my excitement. It’s finally springtime and the temperature outside is getting much warmer and the weather is much nicer.

Usually at this time, I’m planning out the rest of my day. When am I going to go to dinner? When will I start my homework? What time should I take a break so I can get my workout

Everyone who goes to the gym knows how much of a pain it is to try to get a treadmill or an elliptical to work out on. It’s like an ongoing battle. They are all full and you stand around and stand around until somebody finally gets off, then BAM! Everyone races to grab that available machine. I feel like it’s never me though. I usually stepped out for a few seconds or am too busy talking to someone. Either way, it’s such a pain. That’s why I always go at night, so I don’t have to deal with this problem.

But that’s not going to happen today. Nope. I am so excited because it is finally nice enough to

run outside! Thank God, because personally I hate that stupid treadmill. I feel like I don’t get anywhere. And if it’s not running on the treadmill, it’s running endless amounts of circles around the track in the gym, which is just as much of a pain. It is definitely so much better to take advantage of this weather outside than to stay cooped up in the gym.

Anyone who works out at the gym should definitely consider running outside instead of on a machine. Run around through the streets of Wayne and through Radnor. If you would rather not leave school and run that far, just run around our campus. There are plenty of roads and hills on our campus that create an excellent environment to get a good run in.

If you are someone who

would rather take part in a sport outside but are not involved in a team, get involved in the intramural programs here. There are a number of different sports to pick from including soccer and lacrosse. These are always open to students anytime.

Get a group of friends together and play football up on the old lacrosse field. Get out a frisbee and throw it around with people. There is so much to do once the weather gets warm. Pretty soon we will be out of here and off to go home for the summer to work and you might not get as much time to work out as you do at school. Take advantage of the time you have now and enjoy it.

I’m just thankful that I don’t have to wait until 10 p.m. at night now to run.

Divorce hurts kids no matter what age

to choose. I didn’t want to have to experience walking in my front door and only have one of my parents’ physical presence.

I don’t think people realize how much a divorce affects the children, regardless of the age.

woman into my life was an extremely difficult experience.

the party or anything.

Students at my friends school are currently doing their best to get this professor his job back. They don’t think anything wrong was done.

I agree with them. This professor was just having fun with his students. Obviously, he is more friendly with his students than other professors.

Sure, he should try to maintain a level of professionalism. After all, he is responsible for setting an example for his students but what’s a better example for college students than party-

ing! I kid, I kid, sort of.

While these kind of actions may get the students on your side, professors have to be aware that administrators are keeping their eyes on them. The slightest mess up could result in them being terminated from the school.

So remember professors, if you ever have the option of going to a nice quiet book club meeting or a raging kegger, make the right choice.

TV junkies: stop withdrawal; get your daily

to get attached to new shows.

ASST COPY EDITOR

EDU

What have you all been doing with your “TV time” since the writers have been on strike? You’ve probably done one of three things: done something more productive, like homework or the laundry, watched the re-runs of your favorite shows or got addicted to a silly reality TV show. Whatever the case, you can drop those hobbies and get back into your groove because new TV episodes are back.

However, my two favorite series are “One Tree Hill” and “Lost.” Neither of those had season premieres until January anyway so they were able to have about eight episodes each and there’s been a break for a few weeks but they should return in a week or two; I can’t wait and it hasn’t even been gone for long.

Then there are reality shows, like “American Idol,” that have benefited from this strike. I feel like that show is on every week night for like four hours a night; who needs that much “American Idol?” I don’t like reality television and I’m ready for them to get booted out of their time slots.

A&E EDITOR

GRT722@CABRINI EDU

I never imagined myself being a child of divorced parents.

I always thought how awful it would be to have to spend my time with my parents separately, to have to choose whom to spend holidays with and ultimately decide which parent I wanted to live with.

Low and behold my freshman year of college I got the heartbreaking news that my parents were separating. I didn’t know how to even begin to wrap my brain around it.

I didn’t want to have

I’m 20 years old and I still have a tough time grasping the fact that my parents are divorced.

I hate being angry all the time and I hate not having the family that I grew up in under the same roof.

I used to blame myself for not seeing my dad often. I used to think that he didn’t want to see me. I felt that his life that he made for himself without my sister and I was better than the one he had which is why he separated himself from us.

But things change and I’ve learned to cope.

I suppose I was naïve and thought that my dad wouldn’t move on. But he did.

Accepting another

My mom is my best friend and cannot be replaced and I was so torn as to how I should go about adjusting to this new woman that has now become part of my life.

After a while, the distance between my father and I created not only a physical but more importantly an emotional space that sometimes either patches itself or ultimately leads to the breaking point of the relationship.

Unfortunately, I’ve reached my breaking point.

It’s an extremely disheartening feeling. I never thought I would have to experience a divorce, let alone face the messy break from a parent due to their change of priorities.

I have come to the realization that sometimes these things need to happen

and that no matter how hard you try to salvage a relationship with a parent who has moved on – it just will never change.

It’s a sad realization, but one of the most real ones I’ve ever felt.

Divorces happen, obviously. It still brings to the surface things I never thought I’d feel but life keeps moving and I keep adjusting.

Let’s face it, TV addicts are going through withdrawal and they need their fix. It’s hard enough to have a season finale once a year but for a show to come back only to be taken away again is just nonsense.

I think that the strike might hurt TV shows that were new last fall. I personally didn’t watch that many new shows in the fall but the ones I did I probably won’t watch when they come back. Of course I’ll watch “Scrubs” when it returns, especially since it’s the last season but most likely I won’t continue watching “Gossip Girl” or “October Road.” When I found out that the writers were going on strike I stopped watching new episodes because I didn’t want

With the end of the school year rapidly approaching, it’s hard to find time in between the business to watch new episodes. I really only have enough time for two or three shows so I had to pick and choose; they’re always online anyway if I miss one.

Watching television is the perfect distraction from reality and it’s nice to relax and look forward to something. However, I will admit that maybe we needed that break to see how pathetically hooked on TV we are. Hopefully we have all come to our senses and realized that lack of TV isn’t the end of the world. We’re all still surviving, even though we didn’t think we would. I guess it’s true that you don’t really miss things until they’re gone.

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GOING GREEN GREEN

Save fuel, drive a hybrid

CHRISTINA MICHALUK ASST A&E EDITOR

CMM736@CABRINI EDU

Gas prices are shockingly high. The prices may continue to climb over the summer. Consumers are looking for hybrids to elevate some of the cost of high gas prices as well as being more eco-friendly.

According to J.D. Power and Associates, sales of hybrid and diesel-powered cars will more than triple by 2015.

Top car manufacturers such as Honda, Toyota, Lexus and Ford are some of the top producers of hybrid models.

Hybrid cars are more environmentally friendly. They give off 80 percent fewer smog-forming emissions.

They also end up saving you money that you would spend on gas, depending on the model.

“I like the idea of using less gas and polluting less. love sitting at a stop, knowing that my car isn’t spewing fumes from the tailpipe,” Dr. Marilyn Johnson, an English professor, said.

Most hybrids are initially expensive. They can start at $22,000 depending on the make and model. Consumers say that you end up spending less in the end because you save money on high gas prices.

“It is more expensive than your average car. I didn’t buy it to save money on gas,” Johnson said.

Hybrids run mainly on electricity. The way the hybrid works will vary in each vehicle but most have an electric

motor that helps to reduce the usage of gas. The electric motor is connected to a battery; The battery recharges itself when the car is running.

Hybrids are quieter because the engine doesn’t run as often as in a car that runs solely on gasoline.

“The Lexus 400 H has different sounds than a SUV that runs on gasoline. I’m getting used to it compared to my other car. It’s quieter,” Dr. Sharon Schwarze, a philosophy professor, said.

The Prius is one of the top-rated hybrid cars on the market.

The car gets 60 miles per gallon for city driving and 51 miles per gallon on the highway.

“It changes the whole driving experience. I look at the Prius screen to see when am using gas and electric. If I am using the gas I try to ease up on my speed,” Johnson said.

Besides the initial cost when buying a hybrid there is also another setback. In the winter hybrids do not run as well as they do in the warmer months. Gas is used more than the electric.

“I don’t know that hybrids are the future but we may end up going that way. Ethanol is not the way and neither are electric cars. Electric cars constantly need to be recharged and ethanol has it setbacks as well,” Schwarze said.

Tips for green living

BRITTANY

According to thegreenguide.com, there are many little things a person can do in their daily lives that are considered “green.”

Check your local traffic report be- • fore leaving the house. Slow traffic contributes eight times as much air pollution on a daily basis than traffic that moves at a steady pace.

Stop the flow of “snail mail.” Pay • your bills on-line and use e-mail to save paper and trees.

Switch from liquid detergents to • powder detergents. Liquid detergents are 80 percent water.

Turn the water off when brushing • your teeth instead of letting it run and take shorter showers to conserve water.

Save your leftovers. Food scraps • make up 23 percent of the U.S. waste stream.

Use natural hair-care products such • as John Master’s line of shampoos and conditioners. They use organic seaweed extract which replenishes shine and moisture.

Recycle! We all know we should • recycle plastic, glass, cans and newspapers but there are tons of recyclable things out there that we don’t even think to recycle. You can recycle your cell phones, shoes, batteries, appliances, electronics, jeans and so much more. Maybe this kind of recycling is more about donating your unwanted goods to those who need them more but it’s better than just throwing them away and adding to a landfill.

Defining “green”

GREEN • – having to do with environmentalism to symbolize nature and health.

ORGANIC • – made naturally and does not involve the usage of any kind of artificial pesticides or preservatives (in reference to food).

ORGANIC COTTON • – cotton grown without pesticides or chemical additives to fertilizer.

REPURPOSING • – taking an item of clothing and reusing/remaking it. Giving it an alternative purpose.

BAMBOO FIBER • – fabric made from the plant bamboo. It’s produced naturally and is biodegradable.

Organic clothing = eco-chic

JESSIE HOLEVA ASST PERSPECTIVES EDITOR

JH734@CABRINI EDU

Caring about the environment isn’t just about hybrids, buying food from specialty shops and planting the free tree elementary schools give out on Earth day. Going green is soaring into the mainstream, specifically the fashion world.

Designers like J.Brand are producing organic cotton jeans for a high fashion price ringing in at over $200. William Sledd, a high hit video blogger on youtube, even talks about going green for fashion. It’s not only for rich hippies or tree huggers. Companies like Victoria’s Secret, Target and H&M are all hitching rides on the green band wagon. Wal-Mart’s been a front runner in the organic trend, although their clientele isn’t completely accepting. American Apparel, a new addition to The King of Prussia Mall, carries organic tees, as does Urban Outfitters.

Gillian Davis, a sopho-

more communication major, works at an organic boutique that specializes in skincare. “Why would you want to put anything unnatural on your body?” Davis said in reference to organic clothing.

Davis likes the ecofriendly lifestyle and makes an effort to do her part whether it be wearing a bamboo fiber shirt, organic hat or supporting the musician Jack Johnson that produces environmentally friendly merchandise.

The main material in green apparel is organic cotton. Cotton, the world’s most popular fabric, makes up most clothing items so it makes sense for organic cotton, a green substitute, to be the leader in ecofriendly attire.

The Environmental Protection Agency reported five of the top 10 pesticides used on cotton are possibly or have been proven to be cancer-causing. These chemicals get into the water and soil so it’s important to cut the use by any means.

Other green merchandise includes bamboo,

hemp, recycled fabrics and the concept of repurposing is growing in popularity.

Repurposing, taking an item and using it in another way, can be shopping and revamping an old dress into a completely new look or hunting through a thrift shop.

Matt Betz, a senior business administration major, cares more about the environment in the edible genre but has hit up a used goods store. “I wouldn’t buy something new for one use,” Betz said.

Davis goes vintage. “I rock my mom’s late ‘60s gear often. It gives me a unique style,” she said.

However, there’s distress. Even though many companies are taking the green trend to a blossoming height, it’s not heavily advertised in the actual stores.

Magazines like Glamour and Marie Claire may be featuring Earthy brands and lines but walking into an American Apparel it’s difficult to find the products.

Students like Davis and Emily Duncan, a sophomore exercise science ma-

jor, would be more likely to drop a few more dollars on an environmentally friendly item.

Betz, like other students on campus, wasn’t even aware of the damage clothing production has on the environment or that there were alternative purchasing options.

There’s an array of green choices from Oscar de la Renta runway designs, to Sam’s Club linens and recyclable Nike sneakers (used to make playgrounds with the Re- Use a show program).

Timberland provides in-depth labels including environmental effects and packages footwear with 100 percent recycled postconsumer waste (PCW) fiber with soy-based inks.

Levi also uses soy- based inks and uses natural indigo dye. Buffalo Exchange is a “guilt-free fashion” haven in Philadelphia where you can buy, sell or trade new or recycled clothing (buffaloexchange.com).

“If it helps the environment, I’m all for it,” Davis said.

Be good to your body with organic diet

KATIE CLARK A&E EDITOR KAC729@CABRINI EDU

Would you like to know what you are putting into your body by the foods you are eating? If so, one way to be absolutely sure of this is by switching to an all organic food diet.

Organic food simply is food that does not contain any pesticides, artificial fertilizers or sewage sludge. Also, the food must not have any chemical preservatives. When it comes to the meats that we eat, the animal must be reared without the routine use of antibiotics and growth hormones. The animal must be fed a diet of organic food as well.

According to the Green Basics website, all the organic food that is sold to consumers must be certified. The food needs to be produced under specific, legally-regulated standards and be subject to testing in order to retain certification. The farm that the food is grown on must be certified as well. They need to pass a series of tests and pay a fee for the process.

Shannon Steele, a sophomore communications major, and her family came to the realization of “healthy eating” after years of being the average junk food family. The Steele family always did, “take-out, taco bell, pizza and potato chips for their

meals,” Steele said. Steele explains that her family and she made the conscious choice to change their eating habits to something healthier. “My mom was a huge influence on organic foods,” Steele said. Eating organic food has many benefits to the body. Obviously maintaining an organic food diet is healthier than conventionally grown foods. According to Green Basics, “77 percent of conventional food carries synthetic pesticide residues, while only about 25 percent of organic food does.”

Steele eats organically because she is

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aware of the health issues that come from conventionally grown food. She has been able to learn what exactly she was doing to her body when she was eating nothing but junk food. “Potato chips are deep fried in high temperatures which cause a chemical reaction when soaking into the chip causing cancer,” Steele said.

“Another plus from eating healthy is the feeling of inner joy, along with the outer joy of self-confidence and knowing that what your putting into your body isn’t going to harm you in the way that regular,

conventional food does,” Steele said. Organic food has grown more and more popular. According to Green Basics, “The United States has grown by 17 to 20 percent a year for the past few years, while sales of conventional food have grown more slowly, at about two to three percent a year.” Now more food items are becoming available in organic varieties. There is now enough organic food out on the market to supply meals on a daily basis.

Society is one reason behind the growth of organic foods. Societies are becoming more influenced to “go green,” doing what is best for the environment and themselves.

In the past, organic producing was mainly coming from small family-run farms or at farmer’s markets. The popularity of such foods has led to bigger companies, like Genuardi’s and Wal-Mart to begin the sale of organic foods.

Steele can shop anywhere now that organic food has become as popular as it has. She prefers shopping at Whole Foods.

“Whole Foods is a great store and almost everything in there is organic. You name it they sell it, organically,” Steele said Organic food is a positive thing to add to your diet. However, the one thing you need to watch is the portion of what you are eating. “Portion control is the key to eating healthy,” Steele said. Even if you shop at the organic stores, you can’t over eat.

Organic food benefits the body in many ways. Stores such as Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s sell only organic food so you can be sure your food is healthy.

ABOVE: The inside of a hybrid car. Hybrids have an electric motor that connects to a battery. This helps the enviroment by reducing the use of gas.

BELOW: The Toyota Prius is one example of a hybrid car.

Definitions gathered by Jessie Holeva/Asst. Perspectives Editor

Arts & Entertainment

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Cabrini shows its talent with ‘Godspell’

BRITANY WRIGHT ASST FEATURES EDITOR BLW723@CABRINI EDU

Lighting, humorous anecdotes, light-hearted music and Jesus placed together combined the powerful musical of “Godspell” under the direction of Dr. Thomas Stretton, Jr., assistant professor of education.

Due to the tremendous demand for tickets an eighth show was added. Each night, theater seats were filled with Cabrini College students, alumni, faculty, staff and the neighboring community members.

The majority of the shows were received by a standing ovation at curtain call. After the well-received turnout for “The Laramie Project” by Moisés Kaufmam, the cast, crew and directors brought an increased level of intensity during the show “Godspell,” building on the success and attendance of Cabrini College theater’s performances.

“I’ve signed more autographs during this show than in my lifetime,” Nicole Hearn, a junior biology major, said.

The atmosphere inside the theater was well constructed. The stage crew, under the supervision of Bob Iodice, technical director, developed a set and lights to make this production of the musical relate to modern-day life, as the original had been written in the ‘70s.

“The enthusiasm of cast and crew is inspiring. Night after night the energy that the company invests in mounting this sell-out musical is fabulous,” Iodice said.

The biblical teachings come to life each and every night with growing intensity. At the close of the show a few returning audience members had a chance to view the intricate work of the company.

ILauren Schreiber, a senior English secondary education major, said, “It’s my favorite show and I really couldn’t have seen it done any better.”

The cast spent hours on end perfecting their solos and even though it was tedious they still had the time of their lives. Zach Berman, a junior biotechnology major, described it as the most fun he had doing a musical and that he will definitely miss the production.

The stage crew had dedicated hours to behind the scenes work and the hard work they did reflected in the smoothness of the quality of the show as technical errors were little to none.

Everybody involved with the production is thankful for the hours their peers and teachers put in to make the show a success. They are especially thankful for the hours that the members of the musical pit put in to blend the overall sound of the show.

Even though the closing of every show means taking down the set and restarting for the next production, the theater will still feel like a second home to the students. In one of the concluding verses of Jesus on stage, he says something that makes this production stand out from others, “Yes, it’s all for the best.”

The cast of ‘Godspell’ practices another musical one last time in their final dress rehearsel before their big weekend.

Junior Michael Krencicki plays Jesus in Cabrini’s version of the the famous biblical musical, ‘Godspell.’

Hollywood goes green

CHRISTY ROSS STAFF WRITER CLR725@CABRINI

friendly packaging. The packaging is completely biodegradable and is produced with 100 percent certified renewable resources.

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The newest trend in Hollywood: going green. Many of tinsel town’s biggest stars are turning eco-friendly. Even some favorite television shows and clothing stores are beginning to go green as well.

Earlier last year major movie star Cameron Diaz set the scale for going green when she co-wrote a book on how to make your lifestyle more green. This book was not meant to force its readers to go green but offered some tips on how to improve and live a healthier lifestyle by going green. Sections of the book came from celebrities like Justin Timberlake, who offered his opinion on going carbon neutral and Will Ferrell, who gave his input about going green with technology and communication.

Regis and Kelly recently filmed an entire week of green-themed shows that aired the week of April 2. Some of the topics included recycling tips, green driving, ecofriendly tech ideas and author David Bach and his new book, “Go Green, Live Rich.” Oprah and Martha Stewart are set to have their “green-friendly” shows air sometime this month as well.

Movie packaging has also gone green. “The 11th Hour,” starring Leonardo DiCaprio, was released on April 8 in eco-

Everyone’s favorite reality television show, “The Real World,” will launch its 20th season on April 16. And yes, the reality show will be going green. According to Ecorazzi.com the house is said to include solar panels, hybrid cars, bamboo flooring, energy efficient appliances and tons of recycled and reused products. What’s even cooler is that fans can check out “The Virtual Real World” online. Here users can take a look into the house and click on various areas of the house to learn some environmental facts.

Clothing stores have even begun to go green as well. Banana Republic has just launched its new line of eco-friendly clothing. The clothes are not 100 percent green yet, they do offer 5 percent of organic cotton in the new line. Although still 95 percent of the shirt is from other materials like cotton and spandex, BR is taking baby steps towards having a complete green line of apparel.

Billboard Magazine recently named its “Top 10 Greenest Musicians.” The top 10 were chosen by the impact they had on the environment over the last year as well as the way they integrate a green approach into their music. The number one spot went to musician Jack Johnson for his overall positive impact within the environment.

For more information on who or what is going green check out ecorazzi.com for eco-friendly tips as well as news on celebrities, fashion, cars and music going green.

DIANA VILARES EVENTS EDITOR DVV722@CABRINI EDU

Teacher Torture Thursday

Students are welcome to vote on Thursday, April 17th in the Marketplace, Jazzman’s or in Founder’s Hall for their favorite, or least favorite, teacher to be “tortured” with a variety of fun-loving punishments like a pie to the face or wearing their clothes inside-out. All proceeds will go towards the 2008 Senior Class Gift. The torture will be announced during the week of April 21. For more information on this event, please contact Christy Baxter at 610-902-8256.

Trip to Baltimore Aquarium and Inner Harbor

Students are welcome to dive into a great deal! The Office of Students Activities will be selling tickets to the Baltimore Aquarium and Inner Harbor trip on Saturday, April 19th for only $5! The ticket includes transportation, admission and the Dolphin Show. The trip will run all day in Baltimore, MD. For more information on the trip please contact Anne Filippone at 610-902-8407.

Alex’s Lemonade Stand

TV hits ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Desperate Housewives’ and ‘Samantha Who’ all return with new episodes this week after the long-running writer’s strike that went on for months.

Hit shows return to television

DIANA TRASATTI ASST COPY EDITOR DLT722@CABRINI EDU

The moment loyal television viewers have been waiting for months has finally arrived -- the end of the writers strike.

Networks that carry favorites such as “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Lost” and “Desperate Housewives” have either just begun recently airing new episodes or they will be airing them in the near future. This is to the delight of millions of fans, especially since some shows have not had new episodes since January.

“It was a shame that the shows were going on hiatus, but at the same time I understood why it happened. I wasn’t happy about it, though. Those writers give me something to look forward to week after week, and I feel they should be acknowl-

edged,” Kristin Willis, sophomore early childhood and elementary education major, said.

The strike officially began on November 5, according to CNN.com. Many sitcoms had already produced enough episodes to keep the shows going without repetition until mid-January.

This month is when many crowd pleasers pick up right where they left off. “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Ugly Betty” and “Lost’s” newest episodes begin April 24 while Desperate Housewives started up again April 13.

“I’m excited because Grey’s Anatomy was my favorite television show. I’m also really excited about Lost. These shows are so addicting. After that final episode, I was dying to know what was going to happen next,” Bridget Cantwell, sophomore prenursing major, said.

Not only were television shows put on

hold due to the writers’ strike but also award shows. Instead of a long, lavish ceremony featuring designer gowns and countless celebrities, the Golden Globes winners were instead announced through a news conference. Many were holding their breath to see if the Oscars met the same fate.

The Oscars managed to go on and private negotiations began, but in the end, the fate of the most prized television is what’s on many people’s mind the most.

“I’ve been waiting the past three months to find out what’s going on with Derek and Meredith,” Willis said.

The Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation will be at Cabrini on Thursday, April 17 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. There will be stands throughout campus, including the Marketplace (4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.), Founder’s Hall Lawn (11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and in the Residence Halls (7p.m. to 9 p.m.) P.A.R.T.Y.’s holding a tie-dying night from 7-9 p.m. on the Founder’s Hall Lawn. Students will be able to purchase “Cabrini Supports Alex’s Lemonade Stand” t-shirts for only $10. All of the days proceeds will benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.

Out In the Cold & National Day of Silence

On Wednesday, April 23 the Cabrini community is encouraged to join in watching Out In he Cold, a documentary on runaway and homeless lesbians, gay, bisexual and transgender youth. The documentary will be shown in Founders, 351 and will begin at 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. For more information on the viewing please contact Kim Arp at 610902-8324.

MCT CAMPUS

Cameron Diaz is one of the many celebrities who have taken going green to a whole new level.

JAKE VERTERANO/ ASST. A&E EDITOR

Pitching highlights softball’s victory

NICK PITTS ASST SPORTS EDITOR NDP722@CABRINI EDU

A win of 2-1 before a loss of the same score is how the women’s softball team fared against Cedar Crest College on saturday, April 12.

The win was highlighted by some great pitching. Even the loss was not without a few fireworks, mainly Susan Schmidt’s homerun as Cabrini tried to mount a comeback late in the game.

Junior Rachel Davis pitched seven innings in the game one win, allowing only three hits and one run.

“We were led by Rachel who pitched a great game,” Susan Schmidt, a freshman elementary education major, said.

On the offensive side, the Cavaliers registered seven hits from seven different players, managing to score two runs. Susan Schmidt batted sophomore Mary Kate Smith home in the third to put the team up 1-0, but a Cedar Crest solo homerun knotted the score at 1.

Rachel Davis then earned herself an RBI after her double allowed sophomore Cheri Johns to score. The solid pitching from Davis along with the defense behind her allowed the Cavs to hold on for the win.

Cedar Crest left three runners on base in the loss.

“We hit together, getting the runs and hits needed to win,” Schmidt said. “When someone gets a hit, it is contagious.”

Cabrini did not fair quite as well in the second game of the double header, giving up nine hits to their five.

The contagious hitting was certainly not present as the bats seemed to be missing.

“If we get a few hits here and there and not when needed at the crucial moment in

the game, we seem to struggle,” Schmidt said. “I think our biggest obstacle right now offensively is hitting together.”

The Cavs scored only one run in the second game, which was Schmidt’s solo homerun.

“We were down 2-0 near the end of the game and we needed something big,” Schmidt said. The homerun was definitely big and I am happy we were able to get a run on the scoreboard, but we couldn’t seem to continue that high in the game after the homerun.”

“I would not say it was my best outing,” Cheri Johns, who pitched seven innings, said. “But the defense definitely helped me out and we were able to make Cedar Crest leave a lot of runners on the bases.”

Johns, a sophomore exercise science major, did keep the Falcons to only two earned runs, but the team could not find the offense it needed to win the game.

“In both games this past weekend we had solid defense,” said Johns. “We could just not put the runs on the board that we need to take the wins.”

With the split, Cabrini moves to 11-18 overall and 8-6 in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference.

“It is frustrating to only give up two runs and still lose,” Johns said. “But like we always say, you have to score to win and we didn’t do that so it’s just something we have to learn from.”

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Sophomore third baseman Kerri MacNeal and the entire defense kept Cedar Crest College to only three runs in the double-header on Saturday, April 12.

Flyers ticket prices to increase next season

Sportscene

By Nicholas Pitts

Boy, is it a good thing that those Philadelphia Flyers got into the playoffs this year. I’ve got a bone to pick with them.

It is fairly common knowledge that going to a Flyers game means you are going to dish out quite a lot of money. It is one of, if not, the most expensive ticket for a sporting event in town, which is unlucky for me because it is my favorite to attend as well.

Guess what folks, ticket prices for every seat are going up. Is that any way to treat last year’s most indimidating fans in hockey?

Currently, if you want a nice seat, let’s say first level; it’s going to cost you $73 for the face value, let alone the surcharges that follow.

VIP parking? Only if you’re willing to fork over another $20. Oh yeah, and if you plan on eating, and your feeding more than one person, you had better have another Andrew Jackson in that wallet. Food at the Wachovia Center is no less than $3, for a hotdog!

So, altogether for a night out at the Flyers, it’s going to cost you over $300, or

roughly $150 a person.

Now I know that there are less expensive tickets you can opt for, such as the family section, where ticket prices lurk around $25. Well, if you’re a family of four, than that number multiplies rather quickly.

The Flyers announced on March 12, that the price for every seat in the house will go up about $5.

Let’s play around with some numbers. So the Flyers sell out a game, which means 20,000 tickets are sold. Multiply that number by the $5 average for the raise in ticket prices and you get $100,000. One game alone, based on those numbers will allow the management to collect $100,000 more than the year before, per game!

I can’t even speak for those poor season pass holders down there at ice level. They are currently paying $73, but thanks to a whopping 140 percent increase, the tickets will now be worth $175.

How do you justify that? With a $25 complimentary food voucher, good for at most a cheesesteak, medium soda and some fries. I hope you don’t enjoy your alcoholic beverages, ice-rowers, because that complimentary food voucher just isn’t worth enough to buy both food and a beer.

Perhaps Shawn Tilger, Flyers vice president of business operations ought to read the paper more often. Detroit, the famous “Hockeytown,” has seen serious a serious drop in attendance because of the

DANIELLE FEOLE ASST SPORTS EDITOR DF727@CABRINI EDU

Flyers take on the Capitals

R.J Umberger and Jeff Carter scored first-period goals, while Martin Biron got his third shut out in four games Sunday to lead a 2-0 victory over the Washington Capitals. They were able to even their East Conference series at one game a piece. Alex Ovechkin went for broke in the first period, until scoring the winning goal in the third period Friday, after failing to get a shot on goal in the first two periods. On Sunday, he had three of his five shots in the opening period. Biron took care of the rest, with the help of a defense that cleared nearly every rebound, leaving no opportunities to the Capitals. With this win, the Flyers force a game five on home ice.

Sixers are sadly mistaken

The 76ers leapt in celebration toward the locker room after watching Devin Brown’s shot fall short, only to realize that officials were intensely reviewing the final sequence for several minutes. After the referees put their heads together, they decided that Sixers center Samuel Dalembert fouled Brown with 0.2 seconds left in the game and brought Philadelphia back to the court for the free throws. Minutes after the game was thought to be over, Brown sank the pressure-packed free throws to lift the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 91-90 win over the Sixers on Monday night. The referees took their time to make sure an appropriate call was made. Dalembert was whistled for his sixth foul for making contact on Brown, while driving to the hoop.

The Cubs beat Phillies 6-5

This was a tough game for Philly, committing two errors and 15 on the season, second only to Pittsburgh. Second basemen Chase Utley’s throwing error on Zambrano’s grounder allowed Ronny Cedeno to score the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Sunday to avoid a three game sweep. Jayson Werth and Eric Bruntlett hit solo homers for the Phillies, while Mark Derosa had a solo shot for the Cubs. Including the game-losing misque, Utley is responsible for four of the 15 errors this season.

rising ticket prices and the falling worth of the dollar bill. This has ultimately resulted in a serious disconnect between the Redwings and their fan base. What kind of country is this when even Hockeytown has lost its name!

To make things worse, this news came after a loss and bump back down to eighth place in the conference, holding onto a playoff spot by just one point.

It is a good thing that the Flyers made

the playoffs. If they hope to retain their fan base, they better make a worthy run at the Stanley Cup.

Of course, making the playoffs does not justify the raise in price, but at least it eases the pain in my pocket a little bit. But like I said, I can’t speak for those ice-rowers.

Philly fans don’t care much for injustice. And if you don’t believe me, just ask Santa Claus.

Upcoming Games

Thursday, April 17

Men’s Golf at Alvernia College- Quad Match (1 p.m.)

Women’s Lacrosse vs. The College of New Jersey (6:30 p.m.)

Friday, April 18

Track and Field at Widener Invitational (All Day)

Men’s Tennis- PAC Team Championships (TBA)

Saturday, April 19

Women’s Lacrosse at Immaculata University (1 p.m.)

Track and Field at Widener University (All Day)

Men’s Lacrosse vs. Immaculata University (1 p.m.) Softball vs. Alvernia College (1 p.m.)

Men’s Tennis-PAC Team Championships (TBA)

Monday, April 21

Men’s Golf- Home Quad Match (1 p.m.)

Tuesday, April 22

Men’s Golf at Widener University (1 p.m.)

Women’s Lacrosse at Marywood University (4 p.m.)

Track and Field at Penn Relays (All Day)

Wednesday, April 23

Men’s Lacrosse at Marywood University (3:30 p.m.)

Women’s Lacrosse vs. Gettysburg College (4 p.m.)

Track and Field at Penn Relays (All Day)

NICK PITTS/ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

Ticket prices of ice level seats will go up 140% for the 2008-2009 season leaving season ticket holders outraged.

Cavs remain undefeated in PAC

DANIELLE FEOLE ASST SPORTS EDITOR DF727@CABRINI EDU

The Cavaliers dominated Misericordia with a final score of 27-1 on Saturday, April 12. Cabrini improved to 10-2 after this win and remain undefeated in the PAC, 6-0.

This was an easy game for the Cavs, but it was an asset to the team to beat Misericordia by so many points, being that they were the third best team in the PAC two years ago.

“The guys played very well on offense, we started a little slow but once they got going they were very effective. Our

defense also did their job and held them pretty much all day,” Stephen Colfer, head men’s lacrosse coach, said.

“It showed our in-conference dominance that we’ve been able to maintain for the past eight years,” Dan Derosa, a senior business administration major, said.

Misericordia started off strong, scoring the first goal of the game, until Cabrini shut them out with 27 unanswered points. Cabrini’s lead gave everybody on the team a chance to play and an opportunity to score.

“It showed that no matter who is in the game, we can score

the ball well,” Mike Dolente, a junior business administration major, said.

Sixteen different players scored to help maintain a strong win. Scott Reimer led all scorers with six goals, while Casey Grugan scored twice and had one assist. Junior B.J. Kletchek recorded four assists.

“It was good to see all our defense and goalies play and still hold a team to one goal,” Reimer, a junior business administration major, said.

Junior Kevin Chenoweth recorded one save, while classmate Bobby Chambers stopped three shots.

“We were very effective

in our clearing game and our offenses time of possession limited their scoring opportunities,” Chambers, a junior criminology major, said. The Cavaliers will take on Immaculata at home this Saturday at 1 p.m. in an attempt to become 7-0 in the PAC.

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5 track members place in Top 10; Deas reaches for NCAA championship

NICK PITTS ASST SPORTS EDITOR NDP722@CABRINI EDU

Senior Lauren Deas spoke on behalf of her fellow women’s track and field athletes when asked how the College of New Jersey Invitational meet went on Saturday, April 12.

“It is still early in the season.”

Head coach James Williams agreed with his senior runner.

“It was a good day, but certainly not a great one,” said Williams.

Still early indeed, but that did not stop the team from performing well at the meet, scoring several top-10 finishes.

Sophomore Christiana Taylor posted two NCAA qualifying times in both the 100 and 200 meter runs.

Her time in the 200 meter of 25.04 was good enough to grab the current fifth place spot in the nation.

Deas spoke highly of Taylor’s performance over the weekend.

“Christiana ran two great races, good for qualifications in both,” Deas said. “She had a really good meet.”

As for herself, however, Deas was the first to admit she didn’t exactly run the race of a lifetime, at least for her own standards.

Deas completed her 100meter run in a time of 12.04, which ranks her at No. 3 in the nation.

“I did bad,” Deas said bluntly. “At least it was better than my last meet though.” My time was pretty good, but my race wasn’t. I still have a lot of work to do on my technique.”

Freshman Dana Nardello, a special and elementary education major, also seemed rather hard on herself, claiming that her time in the 400-meter run of 61.8 seconds was “Just OK,” despite it being her fastest time to date this season.

“I guess it was a good time for this early in the season,” Nardello said.

Sandefur looks to improve in future play

NICOLE DUGGAN STAFF WRITER NLD723@CABRINI EDU

The Cabrini women’s softball team is currently in fifth place in the Pennsylvania athletic conference. With an overall young team, the few upper classmen are taking on the leadership roles to guide them through the season. One of these upper classmen is junior psychology major, Kristie Sandefur, which makes her a perfect pick for this week’s player profile.

This current third basemen and shortstop for Cabrini started playing baseball when she was three years old and then started softball at age eleven. She came to Cabrini from Philadelphia, Pa. where she attended NeumannGoretti high school and made the allcatholic second team her junior year and the first team all-catholic league team her senior year.

Sandefur was considering a lot of schools, including some D1 schools, but decided on Cabrini because she felt it was the best fit for her.

“I felt the small school atmosphere would fit me better as opposed to going to a bigger school like St. Joe’s,” Sandefur said.

Sandefur is currently third on the team in batting average, leads the team in hits, doubles, triples, homeruns and RBI’s (runs batted in.) Last year she was named first team all-conference for the PAC. Sandefur also broke Cabrini’s school record in homeruns hit in a single season which stood at 14 and she broke with 16. A personal goal of hers this year is to break her own record from last year but she stressed her team goals are much more important.

“My main goal is definitely to make playoffs. The past two years we made it to playoffs but lost in the first round. This year I definitely want to make at least past the first round,” Sandefur said. “I feel if we look where we started and where we are now, there was a great improvement and I feel like we are only going to get better in the future.”

Also finishing in top ten spots were Senior Erin Lagarenne and Brianne Connor, both for the javelin. Lagarenne’s throw of 30.98 meters was good for 8th place, while Connor finished just behind her with a throw of 30.89 meters.

Deas, still looking for her first NCAA championship first

place finish and her team’s next challenge, will be at the Morgan State Legacy meet on Friday, April 19.

Coach Williams was pleased with his team’s effort in the meet, but still admitted there was some work to be done.

“It was not the kind of day that’ll get me coach of the year

or anything,” Williams said.

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“I hope we will win a PAC championship before I leave. I think we definitely have a shot next year, if not this year, because our team will have more experience because we are so young this year,” she said.

A Pennsylvania Athletic Conference title would add the perfect finish to what has been a great experience for her here at Cabrini.

“So far it definitely has been an overall positive experience,” she said. “It’s allowed me to learn a lot about myself as a person and allowed me to meet great people who I know will be

CABRINI ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

Senior Lauren Deas placed third in the nation in the 100-meter run on Saturday, April 12 at The College of New Jersey Invitational.

Baseball Club splits double-header

JESSICA HAGERTY SPORTS EDITOR JH729@CABRINI EDU

The Cabrini Baseball Club Team played a double-header against Rider University on Saturday, April 12 at neighboring Eastern University’s baseball field. The team lost the first game 9-6 but came back in the second game with a 16-6 victory.

Sophomore Mike Manzione led the first game at noon on Saturday but several errors cost the Cavaliers the game.

Junior Eric DiSantis went four for four and batted two doubles.

“We faced Rider’s best pitcher, he’s been playing with them for several years and he’s very good,” head coach Will Harmon said.

The team switched the line-up for the second game hoping for a comeback.

Senior Anthony Vellutato and junior Tim Hoban led the Cavaliers throughout the game.

Vellutato went three for five and hit a two-run homerun over the center field wall in the fourth inning, scoring the winning runs.

Hoban went five for five and was a homerun away from a cycle. The junior shortstop scored five runs and had two stolen bases.

“The second game on Saturday was definitely the best hitting experience we’ve have so far this year,” first baseman and senior political science major Mike Keating said.

The team has had a growing season and hopes to improve for the playoffs.

“We’ve had a lot of guys step up into positions that they don’t usually play and they’ve succeeded,” outfielder and graphic

design major Vellutato, said. “It’s been a very enjoyable year.”

Harmon said that this team is the most talented that he’s seen in the three years that he has been coaching.

“Once we have more consistency we will be a really dynamic team,” Harmon said.

The Cavaliers will play a double-header on Saturday, April 19 and on Sunday, April 20 at 12 p.m. against Hofstra University. The team’s home field is located at Eastern University.

“Hofstra is definitely a competitor but they don’t have more talent than us,” Harmon said.

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Men’s golf prevails at Spring-Ford; Harner, Lawler finish first, second

BRITTANY MCLEOD ASST COPY EDITOR BLM726@CBRINI EDU

The men’s golf team captured first place at a quadmatch on Monday, April 14 at Spring Ford Country Club. The men concluded with 339 for the day and finished 25 strokes in front of second place Delaware Valley College.

The other competitors,

Immaculata and Philadelphia

Biblical, finished with a 366 and 377. This is the third firstplace finish of the season for the Cavaliers.

Sophomore Chris Lawler received medalist honors as he hit a 38 on the back nine to end the match with a final score of 82.

Junior Tim Harner carded an 84 to tie for second place with three other players.

Sophomores Ryan Muller and Tim Norton finished with an 88 for the day and each tied for eighth; fellow sophomore Bret Heller ended with an 85 and placed fifth.

The Cavs will take on Delaware Valley once again on the 16th and Alvernia on the 17th, both away. The last home match will take place on Monday, April 21 at 1p.m.

JESSICA HAGERTY/SPORTS EDITOR

Sophomore Andrew Jacobs watches a wide pitch go by while at bat Saturday, April 12 against Rider University.

JESSICA HAGERTY/SPORTS EDITOR

Sophomore Mike Manzione follows through on a pitch on Saturday.

Junior Tim Harner lines up a shot in a match earlier this season.