2008-09 Issue 19 Loquitur

Thursday, March 5, 2009

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Lady Cavs capture CSAC crown

Harsh economy impacts living off campus liz garrett news editor

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crisis with success.

She said that every student was contacted so that they could return.

Lisa Plummer, director of Institution Effectiveness, was asked by George to talk about the college’s effectiveness to retain students.

Plummer said that Cabrini’s fall-to-fall retention for the 20082009 year would be possibly in the range of 65 to 67 percent.

The national average for comparison schools is about 70 to 72 percent. Plummer said that the college must improve its retention to bring it up to national standards.

According to Stephen Lightcap, vice president for Finance

Despite the expectation for cheaper rents in the midst of this economic downturn, Cabrini students are instead finding their apartment rents to be on the rise.

Angie Sheets, director of Residence Life at Bryn Mawr College, has noticed and says she is not surprised by the recent trend of increasing apartment leases.

“High apartment rental costs have been a huge factor that has caused most of our students to live on campus,” Sheets said.

Sheets has observed through talking with students that it is common for them to try to get at lease one or two roommates together to split the price of the rent.

“This is such an expensive area to live in so it makes sense that students with transportation available may go further away off campus for less expensive rents,” Sheets said.

Cabrini’s commuter students are experiencing apartment rents to be a challenge to keep up with.

Christy Ross, senior English and communication major, lives in the Kingswood Apartments in King of Prussia, Pa. She has yet to see a break in her lease payments.

“I have to say I wish I never moved off campus,” Ross said. “It is cheaper than living on Cabrini’s campus but after you factor in the cost of food and utilities, it’s not much of a difference. I feel like I spend more money now.”

This is Ross’ second year living in Kingswood and even though her lease will be ending this coming June, she says that it could not come soon enough.

“Every year you live here, your rent increases 5-10 percent, which is not good for a college student,” Ross said. “You also have to consider that utilities are going to cost you at least $100. Right now my utility bill every

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HOUSING, page 3

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The Cabrini women’s basketball team celebrates following their 78-67 victory over Gwynedd-Mercy College in the championship game of the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Tournament. SEE PAGE 16

George sets path for college budget andy stettler

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On Wednesday, Feb. 15, in a time of great economic crisis and just four days after her return from Guatemala, Dr. Marie George gave her first State of the Campus Address to a staffpacked Widener Lecture Hall.

George made it immediately clear that because Cabrini has a smaller amount invested in the stock market than many other colleges, Cabrini has not been as harmfully affected as big-name colleges due to the economic crisis.

“We did not set off alarm bells in the fall when the economic crisis occurred,” George said in her address to staff and administrators. “We are in a position to move ahead with some caution-

ary notes.”

In late January, The Loquitur reported that 371 private colleges were responding to the economic crisis by freezing hiring and eight percent were cutting financial aid. George said in her address that cutting financial aid is not the answer.

In January the college put $150,000 more into financial aid to help students return for their second semester.

Retention has always been a big issue at Cabrini College in George’s mind. In her first interview with The Loquitur, Dr. George made it clear that during her presidency, the college would see a rise in retention percentages whether it meant changing some residential life rules or a greater help in financial aid to students.

After receiving information following the fall semester, staff

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“We did not set off alarm bells in the fall when the economic crisis occurred” -Dr. Marie George

at Cabrini worked hard to reach out to students who were planning to withdraw. A good number of those students returned for the spring semester. It is this sense of community that may help Cabrini make it through the economic

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EDITORIAL

Spring break: can relaxation place students in danger?

Spring break, a well-known college tradition, is a week when many students get away from class and any responsibilities to party in the sun.

However, this year the economy has made buying plane tickets and a hotel room in popular Mexico, Jamaica or Florida, almost impossible.

Although your break may not include sandy beaches and frozen drinks, the ideal picturesque MTV spring break isn’t always feasible, and many students spend thousands on less-thanperfect vacations. Staying home or taking a more low-key trip is not the end of the world. It will not only save you money, but possibly save your life or at least avoid the risks of the many dangers in a spring break trip.

If you’re lucky enough to manage a south-ofthe-boarder excursion, make sure you know what you’re getting yourself into. Because the truth is, spring break isn’t always perfect and not always safe.

A survey done by the American Medical Association said about 30 percent of women surveyed said spring break trips with sun and alcohol are an essential part of college life, but at what cost will you experience this once-in-a lifetime experience?

In the AMA survey, 83 percent said spring break involves heavier-than-usual drinking and 74 percent said women use spring break drinking as an excuse for “outrageous” behavior.

In 2006, the disappearance of teenaged Natalie Holloway scared many into the reality that vacations with a group of young adults could easily turn for the worse. Of course, the Holloway case is extremely rare, but not completely impossible.

The partying that students participate in during this week can place them in dangerous situations as well. The combination of alcohol and strange surroundings mean women need to be especially careful of the threat of sexual assault; but dangerous and deadly situations are not only happening to women or those who drink a large amount of alcohol.

More than 100,000 high school and collegeaged Americans travel to Mexican resort areas during spring break each year.

This year, the U.S. State Department and universities around the country, including University of Rhode Island, Penn State, Notre Dame and the University of Colorado, are warning college students headed for Mexico for spring break partying of a surge in drug-related murder and mayhem in the country.

Although most travelers never encounter danger, each year, several people die and hundreds are arrested, and U.S. citizenship in no way exempts one from full prosecution under the Mexican criminal justice system.

Rather than drinking away the week, consider going on a service trip that would leave behind lasting effects. Cabrini alone sponsors two different trips and even offers courses that take European trips during this week, to explore of the course first-hand. This year’s college-sponsored break trips are to Appalachia, New York City and Paris.

Your week off does not need to be in vain, but could be spent doing something for someone else in need. Although spring break on a beach sounds nice, you must weigh it against making a lasting difference in the world, not to mention the potential dangers to yourself.

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Revised GI Bill to match college financial aid packages to avoid costly tuition fees to be able to absorb the number of people who were looking for gbd722@cabrini.edu work.”

Due to the economic recession During summer 2008, the fed- and financial crisis, colleges are eral government developed a re- finding it difficult to afford vetvised version of the GI Bill. eran’s tuition. However, colleges The original GI Bill was cre- must refrain from becoming too ated after World War II to help apprehensive because the bill has veterans receive a college educa- not been completely finalized tion. The bill also provided vet- and some regulations still must erans with loans to help them buy be made. a house or to start a business.

One of the main topics of inThe new GI Bill plans to terest that college institutions match any financial aid that col- look forward to seeing is finding leges offer to veterans to avoid out how the U.S. Department of the fee of costly public institu- Veterans Affairs will decide what tions within the college’s state. It the most expensive public univerwill provide aid to any veteran or sities and colleges are is in each military workers so that they can state. It will also be determined attend expensive schools in their what fees will be put toward the home state. total.

Shelly Beaser, professor of Veterans who have served history and current events, re- over three months of active duty calls the history of the previous qualify for this bill. Soldiers who GI Bill and what it did for the also have served one month but United States. were released due to a disability “The GI Bill helped create a also meet the requirements for whole new type of professional the GI Bill. class. Prior to the bill, college Along with covering tuition, was not something most of the the bill also cover the purchase population could, or would, con- of books and supplies as well as a sider for reasons of race, class or housing payment based on where economics,” Beaser said. “Be- the veteran plans to attend colcause of the bill, such careers as lege. medicine, law, teaching and en“I think it should be a high gineering were open to anyone priority for the government to be who had served their country. sure they can pay for our veterAdditionally, the bill kept many ans’ college,” Andrew Golden, of the returning vets from enter- junior political science and hising a job market that was unlikely tory major, said. “Considering gillian davis

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the sacrifices they have all made for our country it is the least that should be done. It wouldn’t make sense to be able to spend $700 billion on bailing out banks and not being able to foot a small bill for our veterans.”

Issues about this bill have been surfacing and many schools show their concern for the future. Colleges are mostly distressed about offering a tuition waiver and not a scholarship to veterans and how expensive colleges will suffer additionally more than cheaper colleges.

As of right now, 350,000 veterans are receiving education benefits at around 6,200 colleges or universities.

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2008-2009 Loquitur Staff/Editorial Staff Editor in Chief Mallory Terrence Deputy Editor Christine Graf Managing Editor Meghan Smith News Editor Liz Garrett News Editor Christopher R. Blake A & E Editor Christina Michaluk A & E Editor Jake Verterano Features Editor Britany Wright Perspectives Editor Jessie Holeva Sports Editor Danielle Feole Sports Editor Nicholas Pitts Copy Editor

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NEWS 3

Students experience costly rental fees HOUSING, page 1

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Kingswood Apartments in King of Prussia, Pa. are a popular off-campus living option for Cabrini students. A one-bedroom apartment can cost between $650 and $900 a month.

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A living room in a two-bedroom Kingswood apartment is pictured above. Cabrini students typically aim to find at least one roommate to help them split the cost of rent.

George shares message with community CAMPUS ADDRESS, page 1 and Administration, who was asked to talk about issues concerning the budget, cuts are being made on anything but financial aid and support.

Lightcap said that budget managers were asked to look very closely at reducing the amount spent on supplies and expenses to squeeze budgets and find another 7.5 percent in savings.

In March, The Board of Trustees, will approve will be shared with department vice presidents and Cabrini will go from there.

However, if there is one thing George has made clear in her State of the Campus Address, it is that Cabrini will do whatever the college can afford in order to keep students enrolling and staying at the college.

month with electric, cable and water and sewage fee is around $160.”

Ross plans on seeking out alternative apartment complexes after she graduates from Cabrini.

However, she has discovered already that a one-bedroom apartment can cost somewhere between $650 and $900, or more.

Her goal is to pay around $450 to $500 per month for her rent, and so far she is unable to find enough options in the region she wants to live in.

“I have probably spent triple the amount of money living off campus than living on, and that is not an understatement,” Ross said. “I work part-time now and have help from my parents, but its definitely costing me more than I expected.”

The office of residence life on campus has just finalized the housing lottery process for students living on campus next year.

According to George Stroud, director of Residence Life, the office’s preliminary results do not show any sign of a decrease in students seeking out on-campus housing.

“It does not appear that Cabrini’s on-campus population will be greatly impacted by those desiring to live off campus,” Stroud said.

Therefore, since the price for living off campus is rising, there is not an unusual number of students this year trying to live offcampus to escape Cabrini’s room and board expenses.

Some Cabrini students are finding that although apartment rents are high, living off campus is still the better choice. Cara Carpou, junior communication major, lives in Bryn Mawr, Pa. with her friends from Villanova University. She has decided to

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“I have probably spent triple the amount of money living off campus than living on, and that is not an understatement.”

-Christy Ross ‘09

renew her lease for the upcoming school year to avoid another apartment hunt.

“I know that when I began this housing search it was an absolute nightmare,” Carpou said. “Getting a house for four girls is virtually impossible.”

Carpou is currently living in a two-bedroom apartment with a friend and is not expecting a decrease in rent any time soon. “I can’t imagine having to look for a new place this year,” Carpou said. “I just went through it with my boyfriend and it was awful.”

“Living off campus is better in so many ways than living on campus,” Carpou said. “I lived on campus at Villanova my freshman and sophomore year, and I can’t see myself living on campus at Cabrini.”

Cabrini students are also using online resources for finding less expensive housing in this market.

“Personally, I think the best place for students to find reasonable housing is Craig’s List,” Carpou said. “I know many people who have used that Web site for houses and apartments and it turned out really well for them.”

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Text messaging while driving proves problematic janene gibbons staff writer

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Everyone knows the dangers of talking on the phone while driving but most people are misled into thinking that the hazardous behavior comes from having your hands off of the wheel.

Leading Researcher and Director of the Applied Cognition Laboratory at the University of Utah David Strayer said that problem does not have to do with whether or not you have a hands-free phone. The problem is that when you are on the cell phone your mind is not on the road and your brain is distracted.

Strayer’s research has caused the National Safety Council to call for an all-out ban on using cell phones while driving. The non-profit advocacy group has helped raise awareness about driving drunk and push for seatbelt laws in the past.

Drivers far and wide are guilty of partaking in this road distraction. Angela Donato, sophomore early childhood and elementary education major, said, “I’m the worst driver in the world. And then on top of it, I’ll talk on the phone and text.” Donato admitted to getting lost sometimes while driving due to this bad habit.

Besides getting lost, real road studies and accident statistics indicate that drivers who talk on the cell phone are four times more likely to get into an accident.

People who drive legally drunk are on the same level of risk as those who talk on their

cell phone while driving.

“My first car accident was because I was using my phone calculator. I had watched a movie and the ages of the characters didn’t match up so I was doing the math on my calculator. Now [when I am driving] my phone goes between my seatbelt and my chest and I put it on speakerphone,” sophomore English major Amanda Battaglia said.

The reasons behind the dangers of talking on a phone while driving, although not entirely understood, have to do with mental images conjured by a phone conversation that disturbs the driver’s spatial processing.

Eye-tracking studies conclude that drivers who usually look from side-to-side frequently stare straight ahead when they are on their cell phone. It is possible for persons talking on a cell phone while driving to get so distracted that their brains don’t process the majority of information they are obtaining from their retinas.

When this happens their reaction time is significantly slower.

Although presented with these facts, some people feel that being able to talk on your cell phone or text while driving really depends on someone’s individual abilities.

“If you can multi-task efficiently and effectively that’s fine,” Jamie Rago, sophomore social work and psychology major, said.

Others like junior special and elementary education major Sara Trzusaowski said, “I don’t think people should talk on the cell phone while they are driving because the risk of getting into a

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Text messaging while driving has become a dangerous trend throughout the United States. Eleven states and the District of Columbia have laws restricting cell phones while driving. car accident is already high. One might think they can multi-task but it’s more about the other people on the road.”

However good a person thinks they are at multitasking, studies show that cell phone conversations are more distracting than other speaking and listening activities that are conducted while driving. One particular study done by Utah researchers, consisted of putting 96 drivers in a simulator and telling them to stop a rest stop a couple miles down the road. Nearly every driver with a passenger found the rest stop partially because the passenger could act as a another pair of eyes but half of the drivers who

were talking on their cell phone missed their exit for the stop.

The big question comes down to, whether cell phone use during driving be banned completely.

New Hampshire was the fist to lead the way in this department.

In 2001, it passed the nation’s first law against distracted driving. New Hampshire tickets drivers for eating, drinking, talking on a cell phone and/or applying makeup. Since then many states have followed suit. Eleven states and the District of Columbia have laws restricting cell phones while driving. Nineteen states track mobile phone involvement in auto crashes.

Radnor Police Sergeant Andy

Block said, “There are no specific laws in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, but several local municipalities have ordinances about operating your vehicles when using a cell phone.” He says that if there were a ban, “It would have to be regulated back down to the states.” Block does think that talking on the cell phone while driving can be construed as careless driving and could have the same effects as driving drunk. “If you see a vehicle coming down the road and the driver is using both of their hands to text and steering with their knees, I think that is a careless disregard for other persons and property,” Block said.

Panofsky strives to stay active on campus eric povish staff writer

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First-year Cabrini professor Dr. Ellen Panofsky sits in her office. The new addition to the Cabrini Math Department brings experience to Cabrini as she taught at Lehigh University and Lafayette College.

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Pythagoras once said a2+b2=c2.

In order for c2 to be a truly accurate number you must have the correct fit for the a and the b. The mathematics department this year added a piece to its equation with the hiring of Dr. Ellen Panofsky.

Panofsky is a new math instructor here at Cabrini. Apparently kind and easy going, she seems welcoming to all that Cabrini has offer her, and is eager to leave her mark here on campus.

Fresh out of grad school at Lehigh University, she has some experience teaching college-level students. Panofsky was a teaching assistant for three years there, and taught classes of her own for two. During her last year as a grad student, she also taught at Lafayette College. Prior to her grad school years, she was an undergraduate at Millersville University.

Being young herself, Panofsky said she understands the stressful baggage that is inevitable with school. With tuition and other bills being such a big part of student life, she knows how hard it can be.

“I was always told you’re not going to get rich being a grad student, but you shouldn’t go into debt either.”

As for her future at Cabrini, she is looking to become very active and involved on campus. “I want to get involved around here.

I want to incorporate myself into the Cabrini community.” Panofsky is ready to challenge herself and her students, to push them to succeed and help them along the way.

Outside of her office hours she regularly attends seminars and “how-tos” for her going-green lifestyle. At the seminars she learns about all the new organic household products that are environmentally safe.

Along with environmentallysafe household products, this mathematician has a deep love for organic foods. All of her food is bought locally from local farms all throughout this area. And one particular hobby that she enjoys is canning her own preserves.

“It’s so easy! I try and buy local and organic.”

Much like a freshman, she is still getting used to the campus and her classes. She finds her freshmen classes more shy then her other classes, but welcomes that as a growing experience for

her and the students.

Panofsky recognizes that students can see math as a hard and daunting subject and she understands that. Learning through examples she says is the way she likes to get her points across in the classroom.

“You can’t just open up your book and say I’m studying my math. You can’t study math.”

She said that being young also helps her to better connect with her students, “It’s only been six years since I was an undergraduate. I’ve said to several of my classes that I am barely old enough to be your older sister!”

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NEWS 5

Obama makes offer to Russia through secret letter andy stettler

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Reports surfaced Tuesday that President Obama sent a secret letter to Russia’s president last month, insinuating that the U.S. would cancel plans to deploy a new missile defense program in Eastern Europe if Moscow would take part in ending Iran’s long-range missile program. Obama said that if Iran was not a missle threat, then there would be little reason for a missile defense system in the area.

Russian president Dmitri A. Medvedev has been in strong opposition to an American defense system in Eastern Europe since it was proposed by the Bush administration. This coordinated diplomacy against Iran could be a major step in Russian and U.S. relations.

CIA destroys ‘Rosetta Stone’ of 9/11 terrorism plot

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A box in the Founder’s Hall lobby is filled with jeans. The Body Image Coalition placed boxes like this across campus in their second annual Jeans Drive during National Eating Disorders Week, Feb. 23-27.

Nearly 11 million men and women are struggling with body image issues.

Coalition collects jeans to promote positive body image megan kutulis

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The Body Image Coalition is asking you to throw away your jeans. That’s right, just leave them in the decorated boxes around campus. They shouldn’t be too hard to part with, right?

Although the BIC isn’t asking for your favorite hip-huggers, the group held their second annual Jeans Drive during National Eating Disorders Week, Feb. 23-27.

The group placed boxes outside buildings and offices on campus and asked for donations of old or outgrown jeans.

“Only wear jeans that promote your positive body image.

Stop trying to fit into the ideal of what you think you’re supposed to look like in your jeans,” Andrea Sussel, head of the BIC and a therapist at Cabrini’s Counseling Services, said.

The Body Image Coalition, founded in 2007, was created to counteract the pressures put on college students to have the perfect body, and to combat the unhealthy eating habits that are associated with body image issues.

By organizing the Jeans Drive, Sussel and the rest of the

BIC hoped to improve the selfesteem issues of college students by having them get rid of pairs of jeans that might just be sitting in the closet. All denim donations go to Laurel House, a domestic violence shelter in Norristown, Pa. According to the National Eating Disorders Web site, nearly 11 million men and women are struggling with eating disorders or body image issues. Although these individuals can be any age, Sussel understands the importance of talking to college students and sponsoring events like the Jeans Drive to promote a positive body image.

“Research shows that if we don’t help counteract these messages for the college population, it can lead to a greater severity of eating disorders later on in life, so it’s important to target this population now,” Sussel said.

One of the main goals of the Jeans Drive is to encourage participants to appreciate their body, and Sussel recommends taking time daily to do so.

“Treat yourself well everyday. Whether it be taking a walk, wearing clothes that make you feel good, ground your day everyday, whether it be spiritually or

sharing it with friends. And don’t judge yourself,” Sussel said.

Katie Moore, senior exercise science and health promotion major, is co-president of the organization and stresses self-acceptance for anyone dealing with body image issues.

“It’s important to know your self worth, obtain support from family and friends and seek help when needed. It’s not about being skinny, it’s about being mentally and physically healthy and happy everyday,” Moore said.

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The Justice Department announced Monday that the CIA had destroyed up to 92 videotapes holding the recorded interrogations of high-ranking Al Qaeda operatives.

An investigator said that one of the tapes may have been the “Rosetta Stone” of the 9/11 terrorist plot. The interrogation showed a suspect revealing information that high level Al Qaeda members had been supported

by Saudi and Pakistani governments. The suspect, Abu Zubaydah- a high ranking al Qaeda member was handed over to Afghanistan officials after the invasion

by U.S. troops, however, Zubaydah was told that he was handed over to the Saudi government in order to scare him into talking. The Saudi Arabian government allows torture in their interrogation methods.

Controversy over Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Late Night’ debut The morning after Jimmy Fallon’s debut on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” some skeptics tended to criticize Fallon saying he would be the ruin of the show formerly hosted by Conan O’Brian. However, later in the day the media seemed to argue that one show is not enough to decide the fate of Fallon as a “Late Night” host. Fallon was compared to “Friday Night Leno” when he mixed current events and comedy. However, with “The Roots” as Fallons backing band, overall, the show seemed to be a success and Fallon isn’t leaving the show anytime soon.

Federal government aids AIG another $30 bil.

The federal government agreed Sunday to provide American International Group with $30 billion in aid after the company said it was prepared to report a $62 billion loss on Monday. This has been said to be the biggest quarterly loss in the history of the Unites States economy. This is the fourth time that the U.S. government has helped the failing bank and already 80 percent of the company is now held by the fed. Skeptics are asking, if the bank eventually has to be completely bought out by the government, does it really deserve to remain a company?

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Anderson Cooper: reporter with edge I N MY OPI NI O N

MEGAN BERNATAVITZ megan bernatavitz asst. news editor mmb722@cabrini.edu Jessie Holeva/Perspectives editor

Many grocery store pharmacys such as Genuardi’s, Stop & Shop and Wegmans are offering customers free antibiotics and reduced prices on generic perscriptions for the entire month of March

How much are generic antibiotics costing you?

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CHRISTINE ADOLF christine adolf staff writter cna722@cabrini.edu

Food stores, specifically Giant and its sister chain Stop & Shop, are supplying people who have prescriptions with free generic brand antibiotics.

The free antibiotics giveaway lasts through the month of March and include antibiotics such as amoxicillin, penicillin and ciprofloxacin.

The medications can be used to treat bacterial illnesses such as ear and sinus infections but cannot help sicknesses such as the common flu or cold.

With the economy in such turmoil, free anything sounds good to customers.

Many people knew about Wal-Mart’s price decrease, but no one estimated how popular that would become let alone how popular free antibiotics at food stores would become.

Before there were free antibiotics, there was WalMart who was offering almost 300 generic prescription drugs for just $4.

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From that branch out, most competitors were forced to lower their cost of generic drugs. And then there was Giant, who finally offered them for free.

I know as a consumer, when I hear the word free, I think is it actually free or what is the catch. There is no catch. Just get in line at the pharmacy, give the pharmacist your prescription and come back in 10 minutes to get your prescription all for free.

I went to the grocery store to see if this was real, because at first I didn’t believe it.

I asked the pharmacists if what I had researched was correct and she said “yes” and as I was about to leave as an elderly gentleman came up with his prescription for amoxicillin. I explained to him what I was doing research wise and I asked him if he minded if I watched his experience with free antibiotics.

He didn’t mind so I proceeded to watch. The pharmacists took back his script with what type of medication was needed, she filled it, rang it up and all the man had to do was sign in the box that he had received his medication.

There was absolutely no exchange of money. The man turned to me and told me that with the money he had saved, he was going to buy a candy bar.

I couldn’t help but laugh.

In an article from the Washington Post, it stated that many Americans are finding it difficult to afford to fill their prescriptions.

Some Americans have just stopped filling their prescriptions all together.

What about those Americans who need those pills to live?

People need medicine to live day to day.

But then the question is raised what if you don’t live near a Stop & Shop, Giant or Wegmans?

For those Americans who live near these food chains are lucky they have such a fortunate option for them instead of spending those extra bucks on antibiotics.

But for those Americans who don’t live near any of those food chains, what other option do they have? They are the Americans helping the economy by purchasing their antibiotics at full cost.

Saving money is what Americans are looking for during this economic crisis.

You say free and we all come running. You can count on it.

Even though this may seem as an aggressive move to some retailers and experts, it then makes you think who is next: Target, ACME or ShopRite?

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Every night at 10 p.m. on CNN, Anderson Cooper graces our television sets. There are a few reasons why Anderson—we are on a first name basis in my world— is taking the news world by storm.

For starters, his knowledge in all matters makes him interesting to watch, he has come from everything yet worked the hardest to get where he is at and, of course, he is just down right fabulous.

In 11th grade, I was infatuated with the election of George W. Bush and John Kerry. I started watching the news to see who was ahead in the polls, etc. I turned on CNN to see what was going on with the 2004 election and there he was, this whitehaired man who I would come to admire.

When I sat to watch him for the first time, I thought to myself, he really knows his stuff. I mean not only about the election but about all the topics going on in the news.

So, every evening at 10 p.m. I would watch “An-

derson Cooper 360.”

It was one of the weirdest things I have done; I was actually interested in watching the news. My mom thought for the first couple of weeks I was watching it for a school assignment or something, she would check me every night and say, “Are you sure you are not sick?”

Anderson also taught me how to work hard for the things that I want in life.

In his autobiography “Dispatches From the Edge,” he talks about growing up as a Vanderbilt. His mother is heiress Gloria Vanderbilt.

Her lifestyle could be compared to the Paris Hilton of our generation—minus the scandalous tapes, pictures, etc. Needless to say the media thought his life would be the same.

Could you imagine, Paris Hilton and Anderson as BFF? Instead Cooper attended Yale University and after graduating started from the bottom up.

Anderson never had it easy in the world of broadcast journalism. Instead of sitting in the studio waiting for the story to come to him, he went out and presented the story himself.

Even in his first job he went to Somalia, Bosnia and Rwanda reporting on wars. He then took a break from serious journalism and did the ABC’s reality show “The Mole.”

After he accepted an offer to work for CNN, he started out on early morning television as a co-

anchor, he then moved to late night news as the anchor for “Anderson Cooper 360.”

Being an anchor did not stop Cooper from bringing the news to us from many undisclosed locations. In his book he talks about going to countries such as: Shri Lanka, Lebanon, Africa, Iraq and his notable coverage in New Orleans.

His coverage of Hurricane Katrina really changed my view of Anderson. To me, he became much more than just a news anchor. His raw emotion in Louisiana made him my hero. He has risked his life in so many ways to show people the horrible things that are going on all over the world.

Lastly, Anderson is just great to watch. Who would you rather be watching, Anderson or Greta Van Susteren?

I’m sorry but she actually scares me and reminds me of Ms. Trunchbull from “Matilda.” I would rather watch someone who brings the news and looks good while doing it.

If I had one thing to say to Anderson, it would be thank you. Thank you for making me want to watch the news and know what is going on in the world; for risking your life to help me understand and get a glimpse of the things that are happening across the world; and for making me want to be a better person because of what you have done.

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Anderson Cooper hosts “Anderson Cooper 360” on CNN. He has also has been on other televison programs, including ABC’s “The Mole,” and has a book out.

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What ever happened to Cabrini Spring Fling?

IN MY O P I N ION

mike o’hara asst. sports editor mto722@cabrini.edu

I live in West Philly. I don’t consider my neighborhood a bad place to live. Sure, stuff happens that gives off the impression of a dangerous neighborhood, but it doesn’t make me nervous or keep me from walking out my front door.

Maybe it’s because I’ve lived there my whole life and I’m kind of used to the way things are.

I go to college in Radnor. Now Radnor, that is a scary place.

Two people, TWO, have gotten stabbed there in the last few years, right on the very campus I go to college on!

I have to say I was somewhat scared to attend Cabrini because of the stabbings, but thankfully Cabrini made a deci-

sion that keeps me feeling safe everyday there: they cancelled Spring Fling.

Just in case it didn’t come through in print, those last two paragraphs are all sarcasm.

For those who are unaware, Spring Fling was a campus-wide party that was held one weekend every spring and was without a doubt the absolute best day to be a Cabrini student. It was like a giant carnival on campus, and I know this might be hard to believe today, but zero Cabrini students went home that weekend.

The fact that no one went home really is a testament to how much fun Spring Fling was.

A few years ago, someone was stabbed during Spring Fling, leading to the unadulterated banishment of this great day.

Can you say knee-jerk reaction? It’s the kind of decision that punishes a large number of people for the actions of one individual. It’s like when you were a little kid and the teacher gave everyone in your third grade class quiet time during recess just because one kid wouldn’t shut up during class.

I think it’s safe to say that everyone here is a little too old for that type of punishment, and it’s really safe to say that I’m too old for it.

Spring Fling was essentially turned into a scapegoat for the stabbing. Instead of blaming Spring Fling and punishing everyone who goes to Cabrini, how about blaming the person who stabbed someone, punishing him and holding him accountable for it?

Oh wait, that already happened. The stabber was kicked out of school and found guilty in a court of law on various charges including attempted murder.

So why are Spring Fling and the student body still being punished?

I didn’t see Spring Fling standing guilty before a judge and I know that no current students were up there either.

I often wonder, if someone got stabbed on Founder’s Day, would they banish Founder’s Day too? At least it would be consistent.

Now I’m sure there must be some people who don’t like what they’re reading.

Those people are probably saying something like, “Well someone else got stabbed a few months later too.”

That’s absolutely right; someone did get stabbed a few months later, on a random day, after Spring Fling was banished. The second stabbing, when applied to Spring Fling, proves one thing: cancelling Spring Fling does not prevent stabbings or violence on campus.

This is not just a perspective piece. This is a call to action. I think that it is ridiculous that the entire student body is being punished by a knee-jerk reaction to the actions of one individual who didn’t know how to act a few years ago.

Every student at Cabrini should feel the same way, and if you ever want Spring Fling back you all need to let the decisionmakers at Cabrini College aware of that, you have two months to do so.

You’re college kids, act like it. Don’t let this college use a stabbing as an excuse to try to keep you from acting like what you are and having fun while doing it.

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Sex sold on eBay I N MY O PI NI O N

sam bokoski asst. perspectives editor scb728@cabrini.edu

Yes, virginity is up for sale, with 10,000 bids a young California College graduate netted $3.7 million. The money will pay her and her sisters way through graduate school.

The media’s big question was, is this legal? The answer is yes. The woman lives in Nevada, where prostitution is legal.

This topic may seem a little out of the ordinary, however, the FBI, local police and United States attorney do not care, and according to them she is not breaking any state laws.

Certain religious legal groups are speaking out against this act because they do not think it is right of Nevada to represent themselves in this manner.

The religious groups may not like it but the place she is doing it is legal and they have no say.

The Moonlite Bunny Ranch, the brothel that is behind this woman full throttle, is going to host

where the act takes place.

I think that this woman has every right to sell her body, but is it something I would do? Absolutely not; my parents would kill me.

From a legal view, I believe there is nothing wrong with her selling her virginity, but from an ethical point of view I would not think this is the way she dreamed of losing that “v-card.”

The idea of selling your virginity online puts yourself up for a lot of risks. My current events class brought up the scare of STDs. The scare of STDs, or is the highest bidder going to be an old man? These are factors that would scare me out of ever doing anything like this, but I am sure she has thought of these risks.

I hate the fact that it has come down to this, and that this is the only way.

Along with the religious legal groups, I am sure women’s rights groups are furious at this act she is committing. It does make me angry that women are still looked at as just a sexual figure, but this is the way she decided to portray herself.

The fact that this 22year-old girl is selling her virginity to pay for school expenses makes the issue a little easier to accept. Sex is something that should be intimate, not a purchase off eBay. As the saying goes, “Sex always sells.”

College basketball loses a legend I N M Y OPI NI O N

brian loschiavo asst. news editor bl726@cabrini.edu

Kay Yow will live on in the hearts and minds of sports fans forever. On Jan. 24, the face of sports in our country changed forever as we lost one of the most profound coaches of all time in any sport.

Yow, the head women’s basketball coach at North Carolina State University, lost her long time fight against breast cancer at the age of 66.

Yow coached for more than half her life, 38 years to be exact, 34 of those years in women’s college basketball at N.C. State.

She witnessed the birth of modern day women’s

basketball. She saw women’s basketball transform into what it has become today. She was a huge part of the development of women’s sports, specifically basketball.

In my perspective, women’s basketball has been left with a permanent void.

Yow was more than just a coach. She was a mother to every young woman she ever coached, a friend, a mentor and a pioneer of the sport.

There are not many successful people out there who have not had an enemy in their life and that is something she prided herself on. She was universally liked and admired, a true leader and role model for anyone, male or female.

The story of this legend is one that I have so much care for because of my ties and love of college basketball, more specifically women’s basketball.

From a young age I grew up playing basketball and watching my sister play. She developed into an amazing athlete and a future

women’s college basketball prospect. This brought me closer and closer to the women’s game. She is now a senior on Saint Joseph’s University women’s basketball team and has played against Yow’s Wolfpack twice in her career, upsetting their 24th ranked team her freshman year.

These were the games that I loved. I remember sitting in the stands watching Kay Yow work the sidelines as if she were a movie star. I’ll never forget that because even though I never got to talk to her I can always say that I was in her presence and that’s enough when talking about a woman like her.

This woman, who began her first battle with cancer in 1987, never allowed the cancer to victimize her and never wallowed in self-pity.

She saw this as an opportunity to touch more people’s lives, like she did with all hardships in her life. Just seven years later she lost her mother to cancer. This was followed by one of her best friends and colleagues

Jim Valvano. Jimmy V. was the men’s basketball coach at N.C. State and was also an inspiration to Yow. After her long fight with the cancer in the ‘80s and early ‘90s, she was in remission until it returned again during her 2004 season and again in 2007.

The thing that amazes me about this woman is the fact that the cancer took so much of her life away from her but during this she always had more to give. She was a woman that believed you deserve no more than what you earn and what you earn is a scale of how hard you worked.

Yow is one of the most winning coaches in both men’s and women’s basketball with over 737 wins in her career. This is an amazing feat and shows that she is truly a great coach because she started from scratch at N.C. State and turned the program into an Atlantic Coast Conference power.

Even though Yow accomplished so much in coaching she always

stressed that to her it was not just about the wins and losses, it was about investing in people’s lives.

When this hall of fame coach was diagnosed with cancer she started the Kay Yow foundation for breast cancer research, which was partnered with the Jimmy V. foundation in memory of her long time friend Jim Valvano. This has continued and will forever.

During the month of February, in a tradition that started in 2007, teams across the nation wore pink uniforms, sweatbands, shoelaces and socks for the “Pink Zone” initiative started by Yow. This is not something that has just touched the women’s basketball world. Many male coaches and even some men’s college basketball teams have joined in wearing pink ties and uniforms and have raised money for the fight against breast cancer.

Cabrini’s women’s basketball team took part in this as the entire team wore pink socks and sold t-shirts

at the Nearny Field House to raise money for the Yow WBCA Foundation.

Just a few weeks ago, I watched the N.C. State women’s basketball team play on television against the University of Virginia who are ranked in the top 10 in the nation. All of the woman on the team wore their pink uniforms and each player’s last name was replaced by Yow on their backs.

I sat at my house almost in tears watching as N.C. State upset the Cavaliers in a dramatic fashion. It was like watching a Hollywood production. Yow had everything to do with that win and will have everything to do with that program and women’s college basketball forever. She left footprints on the sport that will never be washed away.

Every human being should go through life the way she did, not just those in the sport of women’s basketball. As she would say, “When life kicks you left, it kicks you forward.”

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Swaziland partners with Tabasco, Co. brittany mitchell multimedia editor

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As the dirt blows across the unquenched region of Swaziland, South Africa, the first thought through one’s mind isn’t exactly farming potential.

But with the help of TechnoServe, a non-profit development organization, Cabrini Ministries in Swaziland were able to jumpstart a spicy relationship with Tabasco, Co. through chili farms.

“The whole idea came up because we are a recipient of PEPFAR [President’s Emergency Plan For Aids Relief] money for some of our healthcare outworks, and there’s an organization called TechnoServe, which is also a US aid funded organization that helps private farmers develop,” Sr. Barbara Stanley, Cabrini Sister in Swaziland, said.

Swaziland has an extremely

dry climate and only averages 2035 inches of rain per year. Chilis are one of the few crops that survive in such dearth conditions.

“If all goes well, the chilis that we have been growing on our farm at Cabrini Ministries will soon end up in the bottles of Tabasco sauce,” the Cabrini Sisters in Swaziland said in their blog, Cabrini-ministries-swaziland. blogspot.com, in June 2008.

Now, nine months later, the people of Saint Philip’s Mission in Swaziland are back into harvesting season.

“We harvest from now until the end of May, so we are just at the beginning of it. We are hoping we’ll have a very successful crop, but that has yet to be seen because there have been challenges in this first year of growing because we had some problems with our water system,” Stanley said.

Despite the problems with the

water system, the agricultural opportunity still generated a lot of new employment.

“There are 40 to 50 people during the harvesting season and weeding season that are employed and this gives some income that they would not have, plus, our permanent staff has learned skills that they can also take to their own homestead,” Stanley said, “So basically, the people have transferable skills that they’ll also be able to use on their own land.”

This gives opportunity to a portion of the 80 percent of the people still dependant on subsistence farming Swaziland.

“It has been a great opportunity, but it also has been a lot of hard work and we’re just hoping for a good outcome,” Stanley said.

Cajun-style dining in Pa. megan kutulis

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Swaziland, South Africa is increasing its farming potential with the help of TechnoServe, a non-profit development organization, through the Cabrini Ministries in Swaziland with Tabasco, Co. through chili farms.

Good mood diet katie engell

asst. features editor

asst. perspectives editor

If you’re looking for a little southern hospitality, you don’t have to go far. Lancaster Avenue’s newest addition to its dining lineup, Mims, is serving up hearty portions.

The cajun-style restaurant, which replaces The Freehouse in Wayne, offers customers a menu that features an assortment of southern specialty dishes like jambalaya, crab cakes and a twist on classic favorites, like the popular grilled chicken in sweet pecan sauce.

Owner John Mims, born and raised in New Orleans, is no stranger to Main Line dining.

Mims is the previous co-owner at both Carmine’s Creole Café in Bryn Mawr and Les Bons Temps in Center City, also featuring southern style cuisine.

The restaurant, now exclusively owned by Mims, is a cozy two-story building that boasts a fully-stocked bar both upstairs and downstairs, and seating for about 150 people.

True to New Orleans style, purple and gold are everywhere in Mims, and there are no shortage of beads.

“I like when I walked in; it was a really fun atmosphere. The decorations definitely added a lot to the experience, and it just made you feel relaxed,” Anthony Sessa, senior business major, said.

Another plus for a legal college student? Mims offers BYO wine Sunday through Tuesday.

But if you’re stuck at the bar, you certainly won’t be bored. The restaurant features three flat-screen televisions to keep you busy, and a music player to let you choose what’s playing. And while you’re there—get a handful of the black beans, Mims’ version of the quintessential mixed nuts.

There’s an undeniable reason why there is ice cream stored in the freezer, cake mix in the cabinet and potato chip crumbs scattered across student’s latest biology notes.

Food has the power to shape people’s mood and help them feel better when things just don’t seem to be going their way.

These comfort foods can vary from sweets to meats or simply anything our taste buds desire and they can be the perfect medicine for curing a stressful day.

“I’m a Spanish major and it’s, of course, a lot of work and it’s something that stresses me out all the time. I definitely turn to ice cream when I’m stressed, mint chocolate icecream especially. It actually really makes me feel better as weird as that sounds,” Peter Morrison, freshman Spanish major, said.

Not everyone starts their day, week or even year off perfectly and people deal with stress in a variety of different ways.

Some may go to the gym and work out their stress on the treadmill while others find comfort in taking a bite into a warm, freshly-baked brownie.

Comfort foods are not designed to be good for our health but they do supply us with a sense of pleasure and an escape from the stresses of the outside world.

“A comfort food makes us feel good by making us feel full. Hunger can make you feel anxious and fulfilling that hunger makes us feel better,” Cabrini nurse Sue Fitzgerald

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This crabcake dish can be found at Mims Restaurant on Lancaster Avenue in Wayne.

You won’t find burgers and fries on the menu. Mims offers southern classics like short ribs and shrimp in every style.

However, for everyone who isn’t ready to take the plunge into a spicy dinner, Mims also has sesame chicken wings and grilled sausage.

“I’m eating all crab and this is the best crab cake I’ve ever tasted,” Corinne Grasso, junior English major, said.

Although Mims is a little on the pricey side, entrees averaging $15 per person, the restaurant is definitely something different for those who are tired of the same old thing.

“It’s a good place to go for a lunch meeting, or for a drink after work,” Ashley Correll, senior English and communication major, said.

Mims is open every day for

lunch, dinner and late night, offering free valet parking on Friday and Saturday nights.

“This is definitely something different than a diner or chain restaurant and I’m glad that Mims isn’t like every other restaurant around here,” Grasso said.

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said. “It’s not good to eat bad foods in excess but there’s nothing wrong with eating food that produces good feelings.”

A comfort food, especially one high in carbohydrates or fats, is often more satisfying than other offerings.

“When I’m stressed and I don’t have a cigarette, you can find me with either a lollipop in my mouth or a soft pretzel with cheese in my hand,” Colleen McLaughlin, sophomore elementary education major, said. “It always makes me feel better and relieves my stress.”

A comfort food may also trigger positive memories from childhood meals. It’s the equivalent to a warm sweater, a favorite blanket or a hug from a family member.

Childhood memories bring comfort and for some, there may be no other way to experience this comfort without turning to their favorite foods while growing up.

“Many kids may associate chocolate chip cookies with feeling better because when they were younger their mom would bake them cookies,” Fitzgerald said.

While traveling far away from home, many people seek out ethnic or regional comfort food as a coping mechanism in an unfamiliar environment.

Even those who have tasted dishes from around the world will return to the simple dishes and tastes of home.

Turning to fatty foods may not seem like the healthy choice during a stressful day but everyone can agree that comfort foods, not only satisfy our cravings, but relieve our minds.

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Tanorexia continues as trend among college students sami godowsky

asst. features editor scg726@cabrini.edu

With the pressure for college girls to look good and the increasing trend of being tan, some college students take tanning to the next level.

A recent study conducted at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, found more than 25 percent of students participating reported symptoms of ultra violet tanning dependence comparable to an alcohol or drug dependence.

Carolyn Heckman, researcher at the Fox Chase Cancer Center, conducted the online survey that was sent to 400 students at VCU. The survey included questions developed from questionnaires used to measure traditional substance abuse and dependence.

The survey asked students questions about the need to tan, increasingly frequent feeling discomfort when not tanning and being unable to control yourself from tanning despite knowing the harmful side effects.

Heckman was alarmed to find results concluding that 27 percent of students surveyed were classified as tanning dependent. Forty percent of those surveyed had used tanning booths and the average age when first began using tanning booths was 17.

So is tanning an addiction for college students?

“I don’t really think people are ‘addicted’ to tanning. I worked in

a tanning salon, and had a lot of regulars. People just feel better when they’re tan so they go more often,” senior English and communication major Vanessa Zeller said.

A similar report was conducted to determine if college students were addicted to UV tanning. The report was titled “UV light abuse and high-risk tanning behavior among undergraduate college students,” published in the March 2007 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, conducted by dermatologist Robin L. Hornung, MD, MPH, FAAD, Division of Dermatology at the University of Washington and the Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle. Hornung also used a standardized testing tool to measure the existence of a substance-related disorder (SRD).

This survey included questions such as, have you ever felt you ought to cut down on your tanning, have people annoyed you by criticizing your tanning, have you ever felt bad or guilty about your tanning and have you ever thought about tanning first thing in the morning.

Of the total 385 college students that were surveyed, 76 percent of the female students reported intentionally tanning, as opposed to only 59 percent of male students. Students surveyed were asked about to having a history of skin cancer in their family, 77 percent still intentionally tanned outdoors and 45 percent

used indoor tanning.

How accurate are these studies from a psychological point of view?

“Addiction to tanning could occur because, like any behavior that has become habitual, it has become reinforcing. Tanning can release endorphins [neurotransmitter] in the body, which causes the feeling of elation. Specifically, light exposure, such as in tanning, increases serotonin [another feel-good neurotransmitter] in the body. Thus, tanning makes

one feel good [and look good, according to our contemporary standards of beauty] and so people engage in that behavior,” Dr. Melissa S. Terlecki, psychology professor, said.

How do students at Cabrini feel about these studies?

“I tan regularly because with the stress of school and everything else tanning really relaxes me, but I would not say I am addicted to it,” Courtney Esbin, junior elementary and special education major, said.

If you are looking to be tan but in search for a healthier alternative, there are several other options. For example, many celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton and Eva Longoria maintain a healthy tan by going spray tanning instead of using tanning beds. There is the UV-free Mystic Tan available at Hollywood Tans. Also, gradual tanning creams such as Jergens Natural Glow can be purchased at drugstores.

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Tanning booths are popular among college students who tan regularly. UV lighting bulbs trigger harmful rays into the skin, increasing the risk of developing skin cancer.

Economic downturn hinders spring break vacations liz garrett news editor

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The downward spiraling economy is to blame not only for hard-working Americans losing their jobs and having to keep a watchful eye on their budgets, it has also made traveling and vacations less obtainable. However, Americans have not let the economy’s grip on their finances cancel out all relaxation and time away from the office.

What if there was a way to stay at home during a vacation and have just as much fun? Staycation is the new alternative that includes spending time at home or nearby and enjoying all that the home environment has to offer.

Whether it is taking advantage of TiVo, On-Demand, Net Flix, the Internet or planning outings with family and friends, people are discovering how to occupy themselves closer to home.

Cabrini students are especially feeling the squeeze from the economy as they plan for their spring breaks and summer vacations.

“This economic crisis is a killer,” Ali Kilpatrick, junior early childhood and elementary education major, said. “My family always goes to Sea Isle, but I don’t think we are this year because of

the money. But I love using the $2 movie tickets and other special deals that Cabrini has so I can do things around here.”

Although the economy has put a constraint on summer fun, students are finding ways to have

just as much leisure time close by.

“My plans for the summer consist of working a lot and the time that I get off, I like to go down the beach,” Courtney Flaim, junior elementary education major,

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There are many ways that students can occupy their time over break while saving money and resisting vacations.

said. “Since I have a pool, I will probably just lounge around there also.”

Some Cabrini students who live far have even found ways to dodge the high prices of traveling home for breaks.

“Even though the economy is hurting, I will hopefully have a fun-filled spring break,” Megan Bernatavitz, junior English and communication major, said. “I was not going to fly home, but because there are so many good deals out there and we use our frequent flyer miles, so I am going to be in the warm climate.”

One of the outlets people in the Philadelphia area can go to for news on local events, and to find discounts for countless venues, is campusphilly.org. The Web site provides several options for close-to-home entertainment and outings. Campus Philly has partnerships with nearby movie theaters, museums and coffee shops. Therefore, they can supply discounts for movie and museum tickets as well as coffee at local cafes.

“We’re really big on events and on what’s happening,” Megan Pellegrino, senior English and communication major and editor-in-chief of campusphilly. org, said. “We keep the college student’s budget in mind when advertising events. When there is

a free event, we jump to cover it and get the word out.”

At the beginning of the academic year, Campus Philly hands out discount tags that allow students to receive price reductions for admission into nearby attractions.

The organization also emphasizes on their weekly newsletter, The Click, which arrives in the form of an e-mail every Thursday morning just in time for the upcoming weekend.

The Click offers information on popular events taking place in Philadelphia each weekend and also contains advertisements for SEPTAs late night train schedules designed for the weekends.

Over 30,000 people receive The Click e-newsletters.

Campus Philly’s articles are meant to inform college students about what is going on in the area. All information on the Web site is geared towards college students and stresses their motto, “Run for college students, by college students.”

“I would say people living in the city know much more about Campus Philly than those on the Main Line,” Pellegrino said.

“People just are not aware of the discounts available. I got a lot of my friends into it and they love it.”

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Pigs fly in battle of the bands justin bostwick staff writer

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Four bands cranked up their amps and took to the stage in their best efforts to win the opening slot for Cabrini’s spring concert.

The bands competing for the coveted opening slot Feb. 25 in Grace Hall consisted of Small Towns/Big Cities, Pigs in Flight, The Stillverse and Last Day to Live. Each band was given one 15-minute set to strut their stuff.

The winner of the event, Pigs in Flight, are set to ready the crowd for Cabrini’s spring concert headliner, Mae. The concert will be held at Cabrini in the Dixon Center on Friday, April 17.

The battle of the bands throw down began at 8 p.m. in Grace Hall where students huddled at the front of the stage set up. For the crowd, which did not feel the need to stand at the base of the stage, seating was made available.

The judging panel that decided the fate of the bands was a handpicked group of Cabrini students.

The students judging were Jake Verterano, Christina Cimmino, Kandace Keefer, Gillian Davis and Andy Stettler, who scored the participants on a one through five scale, five being the best.

The criteria each band strived to excel in were performance, stage presence, good timing, time constraints and effectiveness of performance. After all four bands had played their set, the judges chose who would win the spot to open for Mae. The first of the four bands on the list to hit the stage were Small Towns/Big Cities.

Pigs in Flight were the second band on the lineup. They livened up Grace Hall with some original rock songs that brought up the energy in the room.

Bassist Rob Martinsen might have cold feet before a show, but that doesn’t stop him from giving his all.

“I was very nervous for this show, but I get nervous before every show no matter the size of the crowd,” Martinsen said.

Their stage presence and over-

all performance led to cheering, applause and the opening spot for the Mae concert.

“I think it was awesome that we won because opening for Mae is going to be a great way to get our name out there,” Martinsen said.

People in the crowd and members of the judging panel enjoyed the other acts as well.

“Small Towns/Big Cities was good too. They had a really cool sound,” Kandace Keefer, senior English major and a judge, said.

Last Day to Live closed the event. Their set had a darker heavier sound than the other performers, with Metallica and Iron Maiden influences. With a different sound came a different look of long hair and a pointy pitch forklike bass.

If not privileged to have heard these bands at the event, all three are on MySpace. The winner of the night’s festivities, Pigs in Flight can be seen with Mae for a ticket rate of $10 for Cabrini students. Pigs in Flight, a band that claims to “eat pork rolls,” also play at other colleges and have dates listed on their MySpace, myspace.com/pigsinflight.

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Brian Bianowics is the drummer of Battle of the Bands winners Pigs in Flight. The band will open for Mae at the spring concert on Friday, April 17.

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Pigs in Flight play to the audience at the Battle of the Bands. The group consists of singer and guitarist Ryan Lane, guitarist George Eppinger, bassist Rob Martinsen and drummer Brian Bianowics.

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Cabrini community gathers to support St. Jude ter, all alumni of 2005, still continually contribute to St. Jude. arc726@cabrini.edu “It’s always been for the kids,” Beauduy said.

To support a charity that celWhile attending Cabrini, Beebrates the vitality of youth and auduy was faced with the task of fights to ensure the longevity of creating a charity event for the a child’s life brought members Student Government Association of the Cabrini community to the to sponsor. When a fellow classfifth annual Up Til Dawn benefit mate suggested hosting an Up Til dinner.

Dawn dance marathon to benefit The event was held in the St. Jude, Beauduy immediately Woodcrest Mansion, Friday, Feb. began extensive research. After 20, and featured gourmet fare cre- watching a documentary on the ated by regional chefs. Proceeds children of St. Jude, Beauduy infrom the event were donated to stantly fell in love with the charSt. Jude Children’s Research ity.

Hospital.

“When you see the kids in the Doors opened at 6 p.m. as the video, you can’t not say yes,” Beevening began with attendees so- auduy said. cializing by the open bar and buyBeauduy later suggested hosting chances to bid at silent auc- ing a benefit dinner to SGA, tion prizes. which seemed a more fitting event Those attending were later for Cabrini. Beauduy, along with ushered into the dining room Boyer and Ritter, would then bewhere stationed chefs served var- come the leaders for the project. ious international themed dishes. The 2004 dinner raised around Cabrini’s Chef Rodney served his $34,000, signaling the success of fifth year as the head-organizing the event. chef.

Five years later, the benefit “I came to support the cause. dinner is still a continued tradiMy friends are really involved tion and is planned by currently with the St. Jude executive board enrolled students. Students Sarah so I support them as well,” Dan- Gaglione, Caitlin Gill, Liz Lavin ielle Murphy, senior psychology, and Jessica Sampson made this sociology and religious studies year’s dinner possible. major, said.

“Up Til Dawn was started by Among those attending were an energetic group of students the students who had made the who understood how important first Up Til Dawn benefit dinner this work is to many families and possible in 2004. Megan Be- it has continued to be run by1enJCGS_6.2x3.74_cabrini.qxd:Layout auduy, Sarah Boyer and Liz Rit- thusiastic students,” Anne Filipamanda carson

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pone, coordinator of the dinner and director of Student Engagement and Leadership, said.

“There are young students out there doing great, tremendous and positive things for the country and the world. I commend all the young folks for doing that,” Rodney said.

All involved with the event volunteered their time. “All of the chefs and staff who work on the event donate their time and talents for the hospital and they return year after year. I think everyone who has a hand in making the event happen would say that they get a sense of accomplishment from the event,” Filippone said.

The benefit dinner came to a close as the prizes from the silent auction were raffled off and speeches made by those who planned the event. All proceeds will be given to the St. Jude Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.

The hospital serves as America’s second largest healthcare charity caring for ill children, for little or no cost. Entertainer Danny Thomas, who believed that “No children should die in the dawn of life,” started St. Jude Hospital.

“St. Jude is the happiest hospital you will ever be in. I can’t think of another charity with the same feeling of giving the gift of amanda carson/ asst. news editor life for the family and children,” Beauduy said. 1:05 PM Junior 2/19/09 Page 1 Beth Briggs and senior Danielle Murphy enjoy food at the Up Til Dawn benefit dinner.

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“Grand Theft Auto” is one of the most popular video games on the market. The game is available for X-Box 360 as well as Playstation 3. Rockstar Games is the developer of the game series.

Video games come a long way since ‘Pong’ eric povish staff writer

efp722@cabrini.edu

Remember “Pong?”

If you don’t, give your parents a call and ask. As simple as it was —just two white bars, a dot and the infamous “Pong” sound—it changed gaming forever.

Gone are the days where you would spend countless weeks trying to beat your best score. As time goes on games are getting bigger, longer and much more cinematic.

Older games were very story driven.

Because the technology was not as advance as today’s, developers were able to focus more on stories then the actually look and

presentation of the games.

However, the current systems on the market are much more powerful and can produce photorealistic graphics that can make a gaming experience much more immersive.

As a direct result, developers must take a longer time making the game, costing millions of dollars to make but also generating huge hype and anticipation for their release.

Ethan McKelvy, freshman undeclared major, has been waiting years for his next game. “The next game that I am looking forward to is ‘Resident Evil 5.’”

“Resident Evil 5” is the fifth game in the survival horror series.

Originating back in 1996 on

the original Playstation, “Resident Evil” places players in a zombie-filled scenario with little to no help. The latest in the series has been in development for four years.

“It’s definitely going to be worth the wait,” McKevly said.

Adrian Matthis, freshman computer information science major, isn’t waiting for any particular game. “When they announce ‘Rock Band 3’ I will get excited.”

“I don’t mind the wait either,” Matthis said. “They usually all live up to my expectations.”

Another popular series that just came out with a new game is “Grand Theft Auto.”

Known for its violence, the fourth installment was released

last April.

Also taking four years to develop, the game won multiple Game of the Year awards in 2008. “‘Grand Theft Auto’ is my favorite series,” McKelvy said.

“Ever since ‘Grand Theft Auto: Vice City’ was released it has always been my favorite.”

Because of the graphical enhancements made in this generation, some feel that a game’s story has taken a back seat to the game’s graphics and looks.

“I think that games 10 years ago had better stories,” Matthis said. “Games these days just have awesome graphics and that’s not what I look for.”

Game developers are finding new ways to expand their games after their release.

Rockstar Games, developer of the “Grand Theft Auto” series, developed “Grand Theft Auto 4: The Lost And The Damned,” which adds a whole separate story to “Grand Theft Auto 4.”

This extra content can be purchased online right through the game. Microsoft paid $50 million for exclusive rights to have it on X-Box 360.

“I still haven’t picked it up,” McKelvy said. “It looks awesome and I’ve been meaning to get it.”

But are these games worth the wait?

“I think they are definitely worth it,” McKelvy said. “I feel that games are just getting better as time goes on.”

Get ready for the Cabrini formal jake verterano a&e editor

jcv722@cabrini.edu

It’s once again that time to break out those beautiful dresses and stunning tuxedos.

The Cabrini College Student Government Association will be hosting their annual student formal on Friday, March 20.

The formal will take place in Cabrini’s historic mansion.

“We wanted to try something different this year,” Megan Bernatavitz, junior communication major and SGA activites chair, said. “Cost of formal is always a big concern for students. We wanted people to be able to afford formal and still have a great time.”

With the Mansion hosting the formal, Cabrini students will no longer have to rely on a school bus for transportation to the event.

“The formal is one of the biggest social events of the year,” Jessica Klesmer, sophomore biology major, said. “I’m glad it

will be at the Mansion so we can come and go as we please.”

The theme of the big dance will be a masquerade theme.

SGA asks that students not come in costume, but masquerade masks will be permitted.

Formal wear is requested.

The dance will have generous portions of hour d’orves available for all guests.

There will also be a cash bar available for students who are 21 and over.

Students will not be served alcohol without proper photo identification.

Tickets for the formal are available for $25 per person.

Cabrini students are allowed to bring guests from other schools.

Tickets for the dance can be purchased in the S.E.a.L. office on weekdays.

There are only 300 tickets available, so don’t miss out on your chance to get yours! submitted photo

This year’s formal will take place in Cabrini’s historic mansion. Tickets are $25 per person.

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Underclassmen prevail in powder puff game molly kearney

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As night set in on Thursday, Feb. 26, female Cabrini students gathered to play powder puff football at the Edith Robb Dixon Turf Field.

The second annual event was held by Cabrini’s Student Athletic Advisory Council, and was organized by Liz Zimmer, junior marketing major and Elissa Salantri, senior business administration major.

Excitement was evident as the underclassmen swathed in green and the upperclassmen dressed in purple prepared for the game.

It was chaos as both teams warmed up and as the game began.

“It’s

always a wonderful time of year when powder puff comes around,” was heard through the crowd.

Lisa Somers, sophomore social work major, was there to cheer on her fellow classmates and enjoy the atmosphere. “It’s a great way to get out, have fun and meet new people,” Somers said.

Somers also explained that many of the sports teams were

playing so it was hard to draw a crowd.

One player in particular stood out among the sea of green uniforms, Amanda Costa, sophomore occupational therapy major, was dressed as a banana.

Surprisingly enough, the color matched the underclassmen’s uniforms perfectly. “I love this.

I came out last year and plan to every year. It’s a great way for athletes and non-athletes to get

involved,” Costa said.

The game was played in three periods of 15 minutes. Twelve players were allowed out on the field and substitutes were able to come and go as they pleased.

A coin toss kicked the game off

and the underclassmen won. If there was any way to describe the beginning of the game, think back to high school gym class. This was it. It was just as unorganized on the field and sidelines; fun, of course, was evident.

Sammy Thompson, freshman e x e r c i s e

science and health promotion major, scored two touchdowns for the underclassmen and said, “This game is fun, very intense and I’m ready to run five miles.”

Thompson had two touchdowns and an “almost touchdown” that

was taken away. She proclaimed her love of football and will definitely partake in powder puff next year.

“This game is really intense and it’s freezing out but I love it and of course will play next year.

It’d be a lot more tolerable if the game was played in

warmer weather,” Olivia Torrence, sophomore communication major, said. That seemed to be in agreement among her upperclassmen teammates.

Torrence seemed to be a special case, because she was a sophomore on the upperclassmen team.

As the clock ticked down so

did the temperature. It seemed to have an effect on the purple team’s performance and its players. Many left before the third period even started.

With no signs of coming back in the final minutes of the game, the Cabrini bells chimed a touchdown that was made by the purple team. That touchdown brought the score to 42-35. Just not close enough. The yellow team left the field chanting, “We won agai n.”

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course, that chant l e a v e s something to be expected for the returning upperclassmen next year.

Seventy-five shirts were purchased for the event and there were at least 75-80 participants this year.

“The turnout was greater than last year and we are really pleased with the involvement of all kinds of students, which is what we aim to do with each event,” Zimmer said.

Graphic by: Anna Scholl

Senior Duggan goes out as champion sam bokowski

asst. perspectives editor scb728@cabrini.edu

A proud senior of the Cabrini women’s basketball team has ended her last season with great memories and triumphs.

Nikki Duggan, senior communication major, said coming to Cabrini four years ago had been the best decision; from being able to play two different sports to belonging to the communication department family.

“I am part of a group with eight seniors and it has been an amazing journey with them for four years. I could not have asked for a better group of people to share my college playing career

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with,” Duggan said.

Duggan has played soccer since she was five and basketball since she was 10. Cabrini soccer

has brought Duggan much recognition.

She was first team allconference her junior year, 2007, and became CSAC Co-player of the Year, 2008.

Duggan receives a lot of her support from her family and is inspired by her sister’s perseverance.

Duggan’s sister was born with knee problems and is prone to injury.

“I definitely admire her because she keeps fighting and continues to play volleyball after every injury and operation; she keeps getting back up,” Duggan said.

The sport Duggan is focusing on now is basketball. Duggan speaks very highly of her last

season here at Cabrini.

“She puts in so much time, always getting to practice early to shoot around and staying afterwards, just constantly working on her game,” senior English and communication major Kayleen Smith said.

Duggan said this basketball season they had to make some adjustments with getting used to a new coach, but it has been nothing short of awesome.

“Winning the CSAC championship was unbelievable.

We have worked so hard and we knew we could do it,” Duggan said.

“She is a great spark for us when she comes into the game and always adds to the intensity that we need. No matter what,

her voice is always heard on the court,” Smith said.

Winning the championship [this past weekend] really capped off a great year for Duggan and a beyond rewarding college sports career.

Duggan said the revenge against Gwynedd-Mercy College felt so sweet after being beaten by them on senior night.

Her four years have been marked by her accomplishments on and off the court.

“We have all become best friends and I really could not imagine myself with a better group of people. I love them all so much,” Duggan said.

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Men’s basketball downed in CSAC final danielle feole sports editor

df727@cabrini.edu nick pitts sports editor

ndp722@cabrini.edu

The Cabrini men’s basketball team lost to Gwynedd-Mercy by 108-96 in the Colonial States Athletic Conference championship game on Friday, Feb. 27. The Cavaliers fought for the CSAC title for the first time in seven years.

“The team played hard and we had a great season, but we wish it would have had a better outcome,” assistant coach Saleem Brown said.

Gwynedd-Mercy will move on to a spot in the NCAA tournament, while the Cavaliers will continue their season as they were invited to the Eastern College Athletic Conference tournament.

“It was a disappointing loss to come so close and walk away with nothing. We now have to regroup to win and end our season on a good note,” junior business administration major Kevin Misevicius said.

Though the Cavaliers lost, they did not go down without a fight.

Misevicius led the Cavs to an 8-4 score in the beginning of the game after shooting two threepoint baskets, but things seemed bleak as Gwynedd-Mercy shot

52.8 percent during the first half and knocked down 8-of-14 threepoint field goals.

The Griffins’ offense was anchored by sophomore forward Jon Hogga. He alone tallied for 22 of his teams’ 50 first half tallies, including five field goals.

Shortly after the fifth threepointer, the Cavaliers were forced to regroup with a full timeout.

The Griffins held a score of 49-29 after a lay-in from their junior point guard Matt Johnson, which seemingly woke a sleeping giant in the Cavaliers offense.

With the help of senior Ryan Oxley and sophomore Glenn Washington’s back-to-back field goals, the men went on an 11-1 run.

Sophomore Dom Farrello went 4-for-4 from the foul line during the run, and as time expired in the half, the Cavs found themselves down by only 10 after a Corey White basket.

“I thought that we competed as hard as we have all year and if you take a four minute stretch in the first half, it’s a whole different game,” head coach Marcus Kahn said.

However the second half was owned by Gwynedd-Mercy and with each point the Griffins scored, the Cabrini faithful who made the trip and who were rowdy in the first half, sunk further and further down in their seats.

At one point the Cavaliers were within seven points, but the

deficit quickly rose back to 20.

“We gave our best effort during the game and of course we wanted to win, but give Gwynedd-Mercy credit, they’re a tough team,” junior forward Chris Blake said.

Misevicius led the Cavs with 23 points, seven rebounds and two assists.

Junior guard Corey White and sophomore guard Glenn Washington both tallied 16 points.

Sophomore Dom Farrello scored 22 points, 7-12 from the field and 3-for-3 from long range.

“I am very proud of our team and all they accomplished this year,” Kahn said. “It is obviously disappointing to lose in a championship game, but in the big picture, we accomplished a lot this season, and for that I am proud of our players and coaching staff.”

Brown also had words of encouragement for his team.

“We had a bitter taste in our mouths, but now we have something to prepare ourselves for offseason and for next year,” Brown said.

However, Blake was quick to mention the second opportunity for glory.

“Our season is not over. We are still in great position to win a post-season championship. The team is excited to face equally talented opponents in the ECAC tournament,” Blake said.

rob pendino/staff photographer

The men’s basketball team lost the conference final to GwyneddMercy in enemy territory by a score of 108-96 on Friday, Feb. 27.

This week in sports

gianna shikitino

asst. features editor gls722@cabrini.edu

Upcoming Games

Stephon Marbury accepts buy-out, moving on to Boston Stephon Marbury agreed to a contract buyout with the New York Knicks.

Marbury signed as a free agent for the Boston Celtics on Feb. 24. Marbury, with 12 years of NBA experience and position as point guard for the Knicks, had been failing to play for the team throughout the season. Marbury signed with the defending champion Celtics before March 1, so he will be on their playoff roster.

Marbury will be a back-up to the third-year starter Rajon Rondo.

Brian Dawkins becomes a Bronco The Philadelphia Eagles lost a key player in Brian Dawkins, to free agency.

Dawkins had been with the team for 13 seasons. His most recent contract expired at the end of this past season, and he and the team did not come to terms with a new deal. While Dawkins played for the Eagles, he helped the team reach five NFC Championship games and one Super Bowl. The veteran safety, considered as a legend both on the field and off, signed a five-year contract with the Denver Broncos on Feb. 28, for $17 million. The 35-year-old defensemen, who will be pushing 40 by the time his newest contract with the Broncos expires, hopes to be a strong asset to a team who narrowly missed the playoffs last season.

Michael Phelps making his return in May at Charlotte UltraSwim After being suspended by USA Swimming for a photograph released by a British tabloid, Michael Phelps will make his return in May 2009. The photograph showed Phelps at a party at the University of South Carolina in November 2008 holding a marijuana bong. Phelps will be making his comeback at a swim meet in Charlotte, N.C. this spring. Meet officials declared on Feb. 24 that Phelps will be competing May 14-17. This is the first major meet Phelps has participated in since July’s world championships in Beijing, China. The record winning Olympic eight gold medalist is practicing to make his big comeback for 2009.

Thursday, March 5 No games Friday, March 6 Track and Field – ECAC Indoor Championship – Medford, Mass. – All day Women’s Basketball @ Baruch College – York, Pa. – TBA Women’s Lacrosse home vs. Stevens Institute of Technology @ 4 p.m.

Saturday, March 7 Men’s Lacrosse @ Lynchburg College @ 1 p.m.

Track and Field – ECAC Indoor Championship – Medford, Mass. – All day Sunday, March 8 No games Monday, March 9 Men’s Golf – Pinehurst, N.C. – All Day Men’s Tennis vs. Lynchburg College @ 6:30 p.m. – Hilton Head, S.C. Tuesday, March 10 Men’s Golf – Pinehurst, N.C. – All Day Wednesday, March 11 Men’s Golf – Pinehurst, N.C. – All Day Men’s Tennis vs. Marian College @ 8 a.m. – Hilton Head, S.C.

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Junior Casey Grugan shoots past a defender during the lacrosse team’s first game against Fairleigh Dickinson University on Wednesday, Feb. 25.

Men’s lacrosse earns decisive wins jen wozniak

asst. news editor

jlw729@cabrini.edu

Dominating its opponents in the first two games of the season, the Cabrini men’s lacrosse team is starting off strong with a 2-0 record.

On Wednesday, Feb. 25, the team had an 18-9 victory at Fairleigh Dickinson University.

The Cavaliers’ offense was powered by junior attackman Casey Grugan, who had a gamehigh nine points on four goals and five assists.

Cabrini gained a five-goal advantage in the first 10 minutes of the game, with junior attackman Rich Romanelli scoring the first goal.

“On Wednesday’s game, we just wanted to come out strong and get ahead early,” Grugan, junior

business administration major, said. “We did this but kind of let them hang around with us. We knew going into the game that we were the better team and just had to keep pressure on them. Once we got up we could play our fast pace game.”

Seven Cavaliers scored, with six of them scoring at least two goals. Junior attackman Scott Reimer had five points on three markers and two assists.

Sophomore attackman Paul Skulski had a hat trick and added one assist, totaling four points.

Grugan, senior defenseman Joe Monroe and senior defenseman Jeff Moore each collected a teamhigh three groundballs.

With 10 minutes of the game remaining, the score was 158, and Cabrini ended the game with two scores in the final minutes. The 18 goals scored on

Wednesday is a Cavalier record in a season-opening game.

“We were all really excited to get that first win under our belt,” Bryan Churchey, sophomore history and political science major, said. “It was a great feeling knowing that the regular season had finally come and that our march to the NCAA National Championship had finally begun.”

On Saturday, Feb. 28, in the first home game of the season, Cabrini beat out Haverford College with a convincing 15-3 win.

Grugan again had a game-high with five points, scoring two goals and adding three assists in the win.

Reimer, Romanelli and Skulski each had three points, and senior midfielders Dan Terenick and Matt Conaway each had two points. Senior face-off

man Mike Dolente won a gamehigh 8-of-11 draws.

Before the end of the first half, freshman defenseman John McSorley scored his first career goal after getting a groundball and sprinting down threequarters of the field.

Senior Kevin Chenoweth was goalie for the entire game, making eight saves and not allowing Haverford to score until the 9:06 mark of the third period.

“We came out firing and never looked back,” Mike Dolente, senior business administration major, said. “It was their first game and we got all our jitters out on Wednesday, which helped us come out victorious.”

Going into the fourth quarter, the Cavaliers had a 13-1 lead.

After Haverford scored twice, senior midfielder B.J. Kletcheck made his first goal of the season.

Romanelli scored the last goal of the game, his fifth goal of the season.

“Overall we played great coming out for that game versus Haverford, we were all pumped up and ready,” Churchey said.

“We wanted to make a statement with them and that’s what we did.”

“Everyone was extremely happy with the way we played [Saturday],” Jeff Moore, senior business administration major, said. “There was a lot of people who stepped up and made a name for themselves against a high quality team like Haverford. I feel that if we can keep playing at a high level like we did on Saturday, then it is going to lead to a lot of wins this year.”

Penetar, Nardello to compete in ECAC tournament arielle friscia

asst. a&e editor

cabrni athletic department

Sophomore Eddie Penetar competes in an indoor event.

af728@cabrini.edu

Cabrini’s athletic teams are having a very successful season this winter.

The men’s and women’s track team headed to New York University Fast Track Invitational in New York City at the Armory Track.

There were countless events that were run on Friday, Feb. 27. Cabrini’s track team had a successful day.

Starting with the women’s relay team who qualified for National Collegiate Athletic Association with a time of 3:58 4X400m relay.

“Qualifying for Nationals in the 4X400 was my main goal this season,” Dana Nardello, sophomore special education major, said. “After qualifying I felt like all of our hard work finally paid off. I was really

proud of the team.”

Nardello a sprinter for the track and field team, has been working hard all season. The results show of her hard work during this track and field season.

Nardello is also racing at the Eastern College Athletic Conference championship after running a 1:20 in the 500m.

“I know that I have to continue to work hard these next two weeks if we want to run well at Nationals,” Nardello said.

On the men’s side, Eddie Penetar, sophomore psychology major, is heading to the ECAC championships. He qualified after running a 4:17 in his 1600m races and 8:39 in the 3000m run.

Penatar a distance runner for Cabrini has been working hard on the men’s side to get the good times that he has been getting in his meets.

Penatar feels confident in the ECAC’s and that he would have a pretty good shot at winning the

race. He is hoping to have a pretty good shot in running the race.

“If I stay healthy and run the right race I will have a pretty good shot,” Penetar said.

Penetar said he was trying to stay in shape to run good times in the 1500m and 5k outdoors and that was his main goal for this season.

“In high school the mile was always my event, because I was stronger than all the 800 runners and quicker than all the two milers,” Penetar said. “ In college, I am strong at the 5k as well, but the 3k seems to be a great distance for me. It is short enough to use my mile speed, and long enough to show my 5k strength.”

The ECAC’s start on March 6 in Medford, Mass., for a twoday event with Cabrini College running in the races. The NCAA’s start on March 13 in Terre Haute, Ind., for a two-day event as well.

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Senior Brittany McLeod goes for a lay-up.

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Seniors Kayleen Smith and Kate Fetterman celebrate after winning their second consecutive conference championship.

Lady Cavaliers complete the repeat melissa mariani

asst. features editor

mlm744@cabrini.edu

The Cabrini women’s basketball team became official back-to-back champions of the Colonial States Athletic Conference on Saturday, Feb. 28.

For the second consecutive year, the women won the conference championship with a final score of 78-67 against their rivals, Gwynedd-Mercy College.

The team advanced one step closer to the championship at the playoffs after winning against Cedar Crest College 70-52 on Wednesday, Feb. 25.

“Honestly it feels awesome to win. As seniors, it feels great to end four years with a conference championship, especially for two back-to-back years,” senior English and communication major Nicole Duggan said.

The victory made this the third consecutive season that the ladies made it to the CSAC tournament.

The only time the Cabrini women’s basketball team won a conference tournament three times in a row was from 199597.

Point guard Deana DiAmico gave her insight of Wednesday night’s win. “It was a great win for our team and gave us the motivation we needed to play in the championship game and come up with a win,” DiAmico, junior history major, said.

Head Coach Bernadette Laukaitis prepared the women for their success, completing her first year coaching here at Cabrini.

“I am just so proud of these young women. I never question the team’s effort and I know they are always going to give 110 percent,” Laukaitis said.

“Play off games are always tough no matter who you are playing

against. Cedar Crest is a great team and is very well-coached.

They came out ready to go and so did our girls; it took us some time to get the nerves out of our system and play ‘our’ game but we eventually started to relax and play the way we know how.”

“Our coaching staff tries to put the best game plan possible out for each individual team that we play. The girls are the ones who need to do most of the preparation though. Basketball is an even more mental game than it is a physical game,” Laukaitis said.

“They have done a great job this year coming out everyday ready to work and get better as a team. We can go over all of the other teams’ plays and ours as well, but there is nothing better than them getting mentally prepared as best as they can.

They know how important it is to be focused on the challenges in front of them and that I believe is the reason why we have been so successful this year.”

The seniors attacked the court with ambition and critical moves at the final game against Gwynedd-Mercy. Senior forward Kayleen Smith received MVP recognition with a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds.

Brittany McLeod, senior forward, had a double-double, earning 15 points and 12 boards.

McLeod had a game-high four steals and two critical block shots mid-way through the second half.

Kate Walck, junior shooting guard, had 13 points, five assists, four rebounds and three steals against Gwynedd. Both scoring 10 points throughout the game were senior guard Kate Ryan and junior point guard DiAmico.

Cabrini rapidly picked up speed against the Griffins owning a 37-31 advantage at halftime.

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Coach Bernadette Laukaitis cuts down the last thread of the net in celebration of the conference championship win, which took place on the team’s home court in the Dixon Center.

Anytime Gwynedd-Mercy started to gain speed, Cabrini put the visitors in their place.

“Winning the CSAC championship felt unbelievable because it was a tribute to how much work we have put in this whole season,” DiAmico said.

The Cavaliers led 75-65 in the final minute, avoiding GwyneddMercy trying to receive fouls for the win, DiAmico passed to Ryan for a three-pointer in the corner, making the championship victory a reality. The game ended strong with the Cavs out-running the Griffins and clinching the title as CSAC champs once again.

“Gwynedd-Mercy beat us

on our senior day, so we wanted revenge and wanted that game back,” Duggan said.

The Griffins’ played a competitive game against the Cavaliers, but wasn’t enough to claim the CSAC Championship title.

The Cavaliers will continue on to their sixth NCAA Tournament.

“I am just so proud of these young women. They have put themselves in the best possible position to reach our goal, and that was to win the CSAC Championship and get a bid to the NCAA tournament. And I am very confident that we can do that if we continue to play as

a team and continue to work hard and get better each and every day,” Laukaitis said.

The Lady Cavaliers take on Baruch College in York, Pa. in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 6.

If successful, they continue on to the second round on Saturday, March 7 at 7 p.m.

“It feels great to to know that our season isn’t over. This is the culmination of what we’ve worked for all year and winning back-to-back championships is such an incredible feeling,” McLeod said.