2008-09 Issue 20 Loquitur

Thursday, March 19, 2009

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Stimulus bill to benefit SEPTA

Bill to relieve student costs molly kearney

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Chris blake/news editor

Passengers board a SEPTA bus at 56th Street Station in Philadelphia, Pa. SEPTA will receive $193 million this spring to repair rails and create over 5,000 jobs in the Philadelphia area. andy stettler

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As a result of the $787 billion stimulus package recently signed by the federal government, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, SEPTA, will receive $193 million this spring. The money will be used

to repair rails from the ‘30s while creating over 5,000 jobs.

The stimulus bill entitled the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which was slightly smaller than what President Obama had originally proposed, will give $631 million to the Greater Philadelphia Region.

From that total amount, $120 million will go toward New Jer-

sey state and local highway authorities, $318 million will go to Pennsylvania state and local highway authorities and $193 million will go to SEPTA. The transit authority will use that money for projects like fixing four R5 Lansdale line bridges that were built between 1905 and 1930. This project is receiving $5.3 million. Another proj-

ect will receive $36.7 million to revive the Broad Street Line’s Spring Garden and Girard stations which have been in use for over 75 years.

However, General Manager of SEPTA Joseph M. Casey says the stimulus will create 5,590 jobs

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Federal aid to increase work study diana trasatti copy editor

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The economic stimulus bill passed by President Obama will not only aid in the creation of jobs for the average working class American, but more college students will reap the benefits of work-study positions.

Federal work-study aid of $200 million will be given to colleges and will affect an estimated 130,000 students. It is still uncertain whether this bill will affect Cabrini, but all money received will go directly to the work-study program.

“Our office can only assume that we will receive a portion of the increase in funding much like any other college or university. Every year we are allocated funds by the federal government and we have consistently spent all these funds in the past few years on student wages,” Victoria Stozek, associate director of financial aid, said.

There are currently 180 stu-

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With the economy in collapse, the time has come to save higher education. If the educational system is not fixed, how do we expect the leaders of tomorrow to lead the economy in the future?

Currently, a stimulus bill working its way through Congress that would help thousands of students pay for college and could give colleges money to fix their crumbling campuses. But the great debate is not education, rather how would money towards education save the current economy?

During recent debates, Arne Duncan, secretary of education, said, “The best thing we can do is educate our way to a better economy.” This new bill is expected to make college more affordable and give both short-term and long-term economic benefits by improving national and local economies and moving more Americans into the middle class.

College presidents across the country say a Pell increase would help college students who are struggling financially, while easing growing budget problems. Many colleges have increased institutional aid in the economic recession but say they cannot do so forever.

At the same time, the long term effects must be looked at. The stimulus package could triple the Education Department’s budget, which would allow for many more students to attend college.

The federal government’s role in colleges would also become greater. The increase of budget would also intensify the federal deficit and what would happen when the country’s short-term money runs out?

Kate Schmidt, junior marking major, feels the stimulus bill would be good for education and lead to better paying jobs.

Schmidt said, “With more

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Gender inequalities remain problem in U.S. and abroad As Americans, we often feel that women are equal to men because women in the United States are educated, have the right to vote and hold the same positions in the workforce as men.

However, equality has yet to be reached, both in the U.S. and abroad.

In many countries, women are still seen as objects, not humans. Their sole responsibilities are to reproduce and care for the home. They are robbed of education, property, votes, jobs and dignity. In the 21st century, how can we allow these conditions to remain and often even increase?

What are the benefits of treating women as equals?

If women are educated, they will want to wait to start a family and have fewer children; they will also be more likely to get a job. If women are able to work, they have more power in the household; they can send more of their children to school.

Well, if it’s that simple, why hasn’t it happened yet?

It is mostly because of prejudice against women, cultural traditions and the desire of men to keep power.

Schools are often located miles away from homes and traveling as a girl is dangerous because men rape them on their way; male teachers also take advantage of their female students. In some schools, there are co-ed bathrooms, which can also be a place of violence against women.

Girls regularly stay home from school during their menstrual cycle due to lack of sanitary napkins, which makes them fall further behind.

Because poverty-stricken women have many children, families often only send one child, usually a son, to school.

While many may believe that gender inequality is only present abroad, they are mistaken. For instance, in 2007, Lilly Ledbetter, an employee of a Goodyear tire plant in Gadsden, Ala., since 1979, discovered that she was being paid much less than her male co-workers and filed a lawsuit against the company. However, because she pressed charges after the 180-day period, the U.S. Supreme Court dismissed the charges. On Jan. 29, 2009, President Barack Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, stating that charges can be pressed when the unequal pay rates are discovered.

How can we do anything here to empower women around the world? We can start by supporting organizations and causes working toward equality.

Sunday, March 8, marked the annual International Women’s Day. IWD began in 1911 as an attempt to attain every woman’s right to vote.

Today, IWD commemorates the achievements women have made and reminds others that 100 percent equality has not yet been achieved. The day is celebrated with rallies and events and countries such as Russia, China and Armenia consider IWD a national holiday; however, the U.S. does not.

Another way to get involved in the issue is through microfinance, a program that lends money to people, especially women, in impoverished countries to start small businesses. Kiva.org is an example of microfinance program and anyone can lend a loan for as low as $25.

Women have made great strides in terms of equality over the last century; however, they still have much father to go.

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National Women’s History Project produces ‘Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet’ britany wright features editor

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Women have fought for their own civil rights and the chance to be equal among men in the workplace, school and in the social world. With such a rich history they have been awarded the whole month of March as “Women’s History Month.” Each year since it has been established it has adorned a theme through the National Women’s History Project. This year their theme is “Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet.”

This year the organization will honor women who have taken the lead in environmental movement.

According to womens historymonth.gov, Rachel Carson is the inspiration and principal model of the theme. Carson is the founder of the contemporary environmental movement that honors multiple professions. Those who are recognized are scientists, engineers, business leaders, writers, filmmakers, conservationists, teachers, community organizers, religious, workplace leaders or those who serve the community with a vision to save the planet.

Women’s History Month is honored by organizations like the Library of Congress and Smithsonian Institution. Before the ‘70s, the history of women had merely been an afterthought by

the general public. Originally, it had been a week long in 1978 designed to be during the week of March 8 so that it would coincide with International Women’s Day. “Why do you need a special time to honor a group of people when you should be aware of it all year long instead of just a month,” Linda Milne, junior psychology major, said.

This year’s honorees are from all over the United States, a couple from the East Coast and a few from other countries like China and Belize. The honorees can still be living or be noted for the legacy that they left behind for their efforts in saving the planet from the negative effects of pollution and other kinds of environmental damage.

For instance, Matilda Elizabeth Frelinghuysen, a philanthropist from New Jersey who lived from 1888 to 1969, is being honored for a donation of her estate of 127 acres for future generations to enjoy.

Currently, international journalist Amy Goodman for Democracy Now has been serving as a watchdog for the general public to be aware of any threats to the planet. She has spent time interviewing world leaders during times of war and peace about their personal views on global warming and what they plan to do to preserve the planet.

College students should be

aware of what goes on each year with global warming and ways to prevent it. By highlighting members of society, the National Women’s Project is bringing new life to a topic that seems to be forgotten about.

“The environment is important for our survival, but at the same time there are bigger issues to handle right now like the economy, international affairs and foreign policy,” Kyle Parker, senior political and science major, said.

Global warming occurs naturally each year as the Earth goes through its rotation around the sun, where some of the atmosphere is burned away as part of the cycle.

However, humans are now contributing to the deterioration of the planet’s atmosphere through deforestation, excessive use of fossil fuels and other factors. This pattern by humans is also affecting their personal health.

“I think it’s great that everybody is taking steps to saving the planet because we only have one world,” Danielle Alio, freshman communication major, said.

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SEPTA to upgrade stations, create jobs SEPTA, page 1 and is the “true spirit” of the recovery plan.

Of those 5,590 jobs, 1,915 will create construction jobs while 875 jobs will be created in the materials industry. The 2,790 jobs left will be the goods and service workers that will be needed once those workers start spending their income.

Many have called this bill an “infrastructure stimulus,” but really only a small portion is going to infrastructure and even less is going to transportation stimulus.

While the stimulus adds up to a total $728 billion, only 48.18 billion will go toward U.S. transportation infrastructure spending.

As part of Obama’s plan to “go green,” the stimulus will also offer tax cuts to those who participate in “employee-sponsored commuter programs.” If more workers begin taking public transit to work every morning, then the city of Philadelphia will produce less emissions in the long run.

The Economy League of

Greater Philadelphia says that outside of SEPTA, transportation money will go to repaving I-476 in Montgomery County.

One hundred and twenty million dollars will go toward that project, while another “$66 million has been requested for repairs to the Girard Point Bridge, which carries I-95 between the Philadelphia International Airport and downtown,” the site recently said in a post that outlines what the stimulus means for the Greater Philadelphia region.

Some critics complain that giving SEPTA funding is a mistake, implying that SEPTA wants to create a new audio-visual public address system, or a recorded voice that announces each stop through a loud speaker, it seems obvious that the out of date Philadelphia transit authority is in great neat of government help.

Passengers have asked for fare cards, or prepaid ticket cards, like the ones New York and Washington D.C. railways use, but so far SEPTA has said little on the subject.

chris blake/news editor

Radnor Station is a line along the R100 transporting commuters from Radnor to Philadelphia. Recently, SEPTA received $193 million to improve its rails and create 5,590 jobs; $48.18 billion will be contributed to transportatioin infrastructure spending from the recent $728 billion stimulus bill.

College financial aid packages to impact students nationwide ECONOMY, page 1 professor of business adminis-

Senate to financially assist students WORK STUDY, page 1 dents who have been appointed work-study positions. To be eligible for work study, one must have filled out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) and be determined as having need for the funds provided. Positions are limited because of the fixed amount of aid available to give out. Eligibility may vary due to a student’s year-to-year fluctuating financial circumstances and when their FASFA form was filled out.

“I have work study and I think it’s wonderful. It’s so much easier going to work right on campus,” Christina Garofolo, junior history and political science major, said.

Garofolo holds a position in the Dixon Center and thinks that the creation of more work-study

jobs at Cabrini would be beneficial.

“If more positions could be created, then that would be great.

Finding a job outside of school is tough, so work study seems like a great way to make extra cash without getting too overwhelmed,” Garofolo said.

Work-study positions at Cabrini pay between $7.25 and $8.75. Pay increase occurs when students remain in the same department each year.

“It provides the students with funds toward tuition and also gives them experience that they can put on their resume to help them find a job when they graduate,” Dr. Mary Harris, associate professor of business administration, said.

The passing of the stimulus bill aims to put the country in a direction towards economic stability. It also aims to undo the

damage created by the unsuccessful $170 billion Bush Tax Rebate Stimulus Plan, which did not produce economic growth.

“The stimulus package is a positive first step in relieving the economic crisis. The worst thing we could do would be to do nothing. However, this package isn’t a permanent fix. The plan will create economic growth on the short term. The success of the plan will be based on whether we can achieve sustainable economic growth,” Erin McLaughlin, assoistant professor of business administration, said.

Although the long-term effects of the stimulus remain undetermined, Americans and students are being given the tools to further their own financial situation and better the economy.

educated people in the world, I feel that better decisions will be made when it comes to spending.” As a junior she realizes this would not really benefit her, and she doubts that with everything happening in the economy the bill will pass.

Jackie Schmidt, freshman business administration major, sees the country’s hard times through the eyes of other students. She mentions that families are having a hard time paying tuition and colleges have lost grants.

Most importantly, Schmidt said, “Students are going to have to work extra hard to get well-paying jobs, especially in economic and business work areas.”

As a freshman, she is lucky and knows to start now, but what is going to happen to those graduating this year or next?

Meredith Rowe, senior graphic design major, realizes that as a graduating senior, this bill will have no effect on her. The effect may be in the future or they will have to foot the taxes that come from the bill.

Rowe explained, “The benefit is not immediate, but my kids would benefit.” As a graphic design major, Rowe is not really worried about the effect the economy has on the job market because the world always needs advertisements.

Dr. Mary Harris, associate

tration, feels that the stimulus bill will help students but may not do so right away.

Harris said, “The bill is an expansionary fiscal stimulus package, which is necessary during these recessionary economic times.” She explained the purpose is to increase spending by consumers.

“If people are still uncertain about their jobs and the economy, then they may save the extra money instead of spending, which would not increase the GDP and help the economy,” Harris said.

Harris’ final view is what most are thinking: “I think the restructuring and regulation of the financial industry will need to be completed in order for the confidence to return and the economy to start improving.

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Study-abroad programs to tailor strategies gillian davis

asst. a&e editor

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Although study abroad officials across the country have recently shown concern that students will no longer show interest in studying abroad, at Cabrini, students are still signing up for the opportunity to go over seas.

Currently, colleges throughout the U.S. are adjusting their study abroad programs to immediate and long-term strategies for students who wish to study abroad.

This is due to the expense and the current situation of the financial crisis the country is experiencing. Colleges are also budgeting more conservatively, seeking cheaper schools for students and looking for collaborations with other colleges.

On the other hand, Cabrini does not seem to be following the national trend.

“Fortunately, we are very wellpositioned financially in the arena of study abroad. Several years ago, anticipating any financial downturn in the economy, and strategically planning to support a strong study abroad program at Cabrini, the college developed a long-term plan for a sustainable study abroad program,” Dr. Nicholas Uliano, associate professor of Spanish and coordinator for study abroad at Cabrini, said.

“That plan remains in effect today; Cabrini students will not have to deal with any changes in Cabrini policy regarding study abroad finances.”

Even though Uliano said that

the Cabrini study-abroad program is not affected by the economy, financial aid will be difficult to attain for the reason that colleges are focusing on supplying aid to their students and not to students who are going abroad to other schools.

“I plan on studying abroad this upcoming fall semester,” Robert Cunningham, junior exercise science and health promotion major, said. “Currently I am not in the position where I cannot find the money to study abroad but I do sympathize for those who cannot afford it. It is a great experience that every student should take advantage of.”

Students around the country are exploring universities abroad that are cheaper to travel to and are less expensive to study at.

“Students should know that there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ financial structure for study abroad. A student may choose to study abroad in a Cabrini College abroad short-term course, such as those being offered in France and Costa Rica this semester, for approximately $2,500,” Uliano said.

“On the other hand, a student who wishes to experience the “Semester at Sea” program will have to budget over $20,000 for the semester. In between those two extremes are programs at literally every price point.”

Even though there are scholarships and financial aid available for students to apply towards their foreign colleges tuition, students still feel that is not enough.

Colleges have also noticed the

decline of students applying for colleges abroad and have opted to remove their short-term programs over the long-term to save on money.

“We are very fortunate at Cabrini to have many dedicated faculty who have been willing and anxious to develop new short-term study abroad programs for their students,” Uliano said. “A number of students enroll in the short-term courses not only because they are interested in the course content and the travel destination, but also because it affords them an opportunity to learn if they would like to return to the country for a longer international experience lasting a summer or a semester.”

Some students at Cabrini still find it difficult to put aside money for studying abroad.

“A reasonable resolution would be to offer a week or even a weekend trip to visit an area that pertains directly to the class,” Corey Schulz, sophomore exercise science and health promotion major, said. “This would allow for affordability and more chances for students to see something for themselves.”

Studying abroad may be drastically hurt by the economy but that does not damper the spirits of some students.

“I would like to study abroad but funds are coming harder to spare, even if it’s towards the bettering of my education,” Schulz said.

submitted photo/dr. Nicholas uliano

A group of Cabrini students enjoy a meal during a study abroad trip to Mexico with Dr. Nicholas Uliano. Currently, study-abroad programs throughout the United States are adjusting their programs.

Death row inmate speaks on campus melissa mariani

asst. features editor

mlm744@cabrini.edu

On Monday, March 16, the Cabrini mansion held an up-close and personal meet involving exonerated death row inmate Curtis McCarty.

McCarty was convicted of a 1982 murder in Oklahoma City and was sentenced with the death penalty. He spoke about his conviction, innocence and the value of human life. By portraying his voice against the death penalty, McCarty hopes for closure.

“I try to be positive about my life, I try to be a good neighbor, citizen and voice to people,” McCarty said.

After 21 years serving jail time, 19 of them death row, McCarty was released with innocence due to false DNA testing.

In 2005, the Court of Criminal Appeals overturned the conviction; the DNA evidence proved that McCarthy did not commit the murder.

“Most people who believe in the death penalty are superficial, it’s an unnecessary problem. We consider it as a tool when it is really a weapon,” McCarty said.

McCarty’s views against the death penalty were strong, es-

Lauren Gambescia/submitted photo

Curtis McCarty, wrongly accused death row inmate, stands with Cabrini community members in the Mansion. McCarty spoke about his conviction, innonce and life. pecially when he started to talk about a friendship he had encountered at prison. Spending 11 years with his friend, who was also a convicted death row inmate, life wasn’t easy. McCarty had helped pack his friends belongings as he was sent to the death chamber.

“I’m sorry if I get emotional about this but Billy was my friend and it was unfair,” McCarty said.

Since the ‘70s, more than 120 people have been exonerated and released from death row after their innocence was proven. The

Cabrini Wolfington Center and the Witness to Innocence organization sponsored McCarty’s appearance. The Witness to Innocence organization assists men and women who are wrongfully convicted of the death penalty through activism, advocacy and

education.

“I have always been against the death penalty, but now after Curtis’ talk, I feel stronger in my belief that it is always wrong,” Chris Catagnus, sophomore biology major, said.

A message that McCarty sent to the audience was to not forget about the men and women in prison, and think about if they are really supposed to be there. He also urged that we as young professional people should try and help the drug addicts, convicted felons and people in poverty.

“Before I heard him speak, I was uncertain about the death penalty, now I am still uncertain. I’m leaning towards against because its a flawed system,” Meaghan Conroy, sophomore psychology major, said.

Being put in jail for so long, McCarty expressed that he of course has days where he thinks about times spent locked up.

“I try to stay away from people until my rage is gone. Since my release, when talking to people who believe in the death penalty, this proves to me they don’t know any better.”

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Iraqis optimistic about future andy stettler

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ads725@cabrini.edu mike o’hara staff writer

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In the latest ABC News/BBC/NHK poll, Iraqi citizens express a surprising sense of optimism as death tolls drop in the region. Polls say that nearly 84 percent of the Iraqi population feels safe and secure in their homeland. In 2007 polls revealed that less than 50 percent of Iraqis felt as safe as they do now. This is good news for the Obama administration as the president has recently announced his play to pull troops from Iraq in order to strengthen troop support in Afghanistan.

Fumo guilty on 137 counts

charles bush/staff writer

During a mock business dinner at the Cabrini Mansion students learned proper etiquette and strategies.

The event was run by Cabrini associate history professor John Heiberger.

Students, faculty partake in etiquet te training session charles bush staff writer

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On Thursday, Feb. 26, 35 Cabrini students and faculty members took part in a mock business dinner at the Cabrini mansion, Dining For Success.

The event was run by Cabrini’s associate professor of business administration John Heiberger and history professor Dr. James Hedtke.

The participants attended hoping to learn proper etiquette and new strategies for attending that important business dinner. All participants received a five-star full-course meal provided by the Cabrini dining services staff. The menu included exquisite cuisine such as shrimp, chicken, scallops and rabbit. Participants also received their choice of two desserts and a chance to taste four different wines.

“It was very good; it was French and different, especially the rabbit,” Rachael Renz, sophomore business major, said.

However, food wasn’t the only reason people showed up to the event. The participants learned a number of techniques and hints to impress future employers.

Some of the recommendations, for example, were when at a large dinner table make sure you sit in the middle rather than at the head, because you can mingle and create more contacts.

Another recommendation was how to act when confronted with an unreadable menu. Heiberger spoke of how you should simply ask the waiter how to pronounce a

certain dish and stressed that you ask what’s in it, because the dish may contain something you’re allergic to.

“I learned a lot of things that I can use in the business world, I definitely got a lot out of this,” Renz said.

Heiberger also gave other tips.

One tip was not to put condiments on your food before trying it, because it shows that you’re unwilling to try new things and you aren’t optimistic.

Another tip was how to order.

“Ask the host if he or she recommends anything, and if the host recommends the lobster or something expensive then you know it’s ok to order something high-priced. On the other hand, if the host recommends something less expensive, then it would be a good idea not to order something expensive,” Heiberger said.

An obvious one was not to answer your cell phone during dinner. Another was to be open to try anything, he also recommended not to cut the bread, just rip it, another suggestion was not to apply makeup at the table. He also recommended not to have certain messy dishes like spaghetti or certain soups.

While Heiberger did the majority of the dining teaching, Hedtke did all of the wine discussions. Hedtke described in detail the proper way to sample a wine.

He recommended to first swirl around in the glass, then smell it and then finally take a little sip to get the taste.

Hedtke also described how to receive a wine at a restaurant, how to deny drinking or refills by

placing your hand over the glass, and how to order wines in relations to your meal.

Hedtke explained the origins of all the wines that were present at dinner and how much the bottles would cost in the restaurants or in retail. Hedtke then capped off his session with “don’t be a wine Nazi!” He also suggested not to order wine for the whole table, because everyone has different taste.

“I’ve been doing this event for years now. I just want people to enjoy wine,” Hedtke said.

All the students at the event were able to get a true taste of fine dining, wine and proper interviewing strategies that in the future will give them that little edge over the competition in regards to landing a job over dinner.

When Pennsylvania Senator Vince Fumo’s defense attorney argued that Fumo was entitled to the millions spent in yacht trips, tools and favors, U.S. attorneys were stunned. On Monday, Fumo was convicted of all 137 counts against him after using tax dollars for personal reasons while claiming they were used only professionally. Federal prosecutors call the outcome of the Fumo trial a victory for Pennsylvania’s good government.

U.S. unemployment near 10 percent With more than 13 million Americans left jobless, the U.S. unemployment rate is nearing a rate of 10 percent.

Sources say that the economy will level out during the third quarter, however, reports surfaced Tuesday that U.S. manufacturing output has plummeted to a record low. Last month, manufacturing outputs dropped by 11.2 percent leaving the index at 99.7. While the unemployment rate has not been this low since before World War II, causing some newspapers to call the current economic crisis “the great recession.”

Prosecution list: Mrs. Madoff’s money Prosecutors and investors alike will soon be calling for all of Bernard Madoff’s assets after he was prosecuted last week for an investment scheme that left many Americans bankrupt. More than $100 million worth of homes, boats, cars, silverware and securities may be forfeited from Madoff and his wife Ruth in response to the conviction. The 70-year-old Madoff was convicted for a 20-year fraudulent investment program that claimed to have brought in $65 billion but if in fact did not.

China concerned over U.S debt

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Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao said that he was worried about the safety of China’s $1 trillion investment in American government debt. Jiabao urged the Obama Administration to offer assurances that the securities would maintain their value. Jiabao also said that China was closely watching economic developments in the U.S. Economists predict that China could suffer large losses if U.S. interest rates rise or if the value of the dollar plummets. Jiabao’s statements come one month before the next G-20 meeting is scheduled to take place.

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Global warming impacts IN M Y OPINION

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jessie holeva/ perspectives editor

Checking your tires can prevent fatal car accidents. It is possible to have been sold faulty tires. To ensure safety, be aware and make sure to check your tires often.

Want a joy ride?

Check those tires not some that are up to 12 years old.

The recent ABC show, told the story of a family from Toronto who lost their 19-year-old son due to a fatal car accident.

The tread on the tire completely peeled off. When the father thought he had ARIELLE FRISCIA brand new tires, he later found out those “brand arielle friscia new” tires were actually asst. a&e editor nine years old. af728@cabrini.edu It was not like the man Imagine yourself driv- lost his son due to a drunking along, heading home driving accident. This man and out of nowhere you lost his son because of the suddenly lose control. tires being unsafe. That is You’re swerving and end appalling! It was not his fault that his son got into up on the side of the road.

Misaligned wheels, un- this fatal car crash. It was even tire tread and bald all because he was not intires can all lead to acci- formed and did not realize dents or even worse, the that he was being sold unlost of a loved one or your- safe car tires.

The ABC piece shows self.

Have you ever asked that when you are buying a yourself that maybe the car tire and getting the rereason why your tire blew ceipt you could be paying out was because somebody full price for a completely sold you bad tires? Even if unsafe tire. You may be the person said they are completely unaware.

Everyone needs to be brand new tires. Everyone should be checking out informed before someone puts a tire on your car. You their tires.

I recently received an need to know that your car e-mail from my aunt that can be completely unsafe had a video made by ABC because of your tires. Don’t News about making sure get ripped off like the famyou are buying good and ily in the ABC video. They lost someone they loved safe tires.

You are supposed to and it’s not worth it for check your tires every anyone else in this world three months. Although to go through that.

There have been tests some tires claim to last four years, most last done to show that old tires much less unless they are are completely dangerous. checked carefully. When Even tires that have never you go and get your tires been driven a mile on the changed, be sure you are road are unsafe because buying truly new tires and they get dried out after

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four years.

So how do you check that your tires are safe?

There are four numbers on the back of your tire.

You probably never noticed this number since you can’t see it because it’s faced towards the inside of your car. How convenient because we all can go underneath our car and see small writing like that.

There are either three or four numbers. The first two numbers tell you what week it was made in and the last number tells you the year. If there are three numbers it was made in the ‘90s if there are four numbers it was made in the 2000s.

For example, if the number was 4605, the code would mean it was made in the 46 week of 2005. If it is looks like this 361, that means the tire was made in the 36 week of 1991.

No matter where you are, check your tires. It is not worth putting your life or even others at risk. You want to know that you’re driving a safe car. You want a car that can get you from point A to point B in a safe manner.

When you go and get your tires changed don’t just leave your car and hope for the best. Make sure you are checking the tires, to see exactly how old your tires are. Make sure your not getting ripped off because it would be awful to not be driving a safe car.

There has been much controversy over whether global warming is really occurring or not. In my opinion, it most certainly is.

If you are unaware of what global warming actually is, it is the increase of the earth’s average temperature.

In the past 100 years, the Earth has warmed one degree fahrenheit. One degree fahrenheit may not seem like a lot but in actuality it is a drastic difference.

It is not a coincidence that we have been suffering from more severe hurricanes, droughts and floods in the last few years; it is because of the increase of the earth’s temperature.

It is also not a coincidence that 11 of the 12 years from 1995 to 2006,

were the warmest years recorded since global temperatures were first kept in 1850.

The danger of global warming is only escalating. By 2100, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predicts a 10.5 degree fahrenheit increase in heat.

So what does this mean for people living on Earth?

Natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods are only going to get more severe. Haven’t they caused enough damage already?

Global warming is not only affecting humans negatively, but we all know the polar bears are in great danger. In 2007, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed to list the polar bear as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. If global warming was not in effect right now, then why is the Arctic Sea ice beginning to melt?

The Arctic Sea contains glaciers, icebergs and ice shelves, which are beginning to thin out.

With the thinning of the ice it is hard for polar bears to hunt for seals to eat. There is only a short season to hunt for seals, so polar bears are not eating properly and starving to death. Scientists have

reported seeing a drastic decrease in polar bears weight.

Since there is not much ice, polar bears go out looking for food and swim to find ice to stand on and are unable to find any ice.

Several polar bears have drowned in search for ice.

Whether you want to believe it or not, global warming is occurring as we speak. Instead of trying to deny what is going on, try helping to reduce the effects because not only are lives of polar bears at stake, but our lives as well.

You can help to reduce the effects of global warming by driving fuelefficient cars, like hybrid vehicles. Hybrids can be expensive but there are still ways to help without purchasing an expensive car.

Try driving less, do more walking, biking and taking the train. Also plan to carpool; it is unnecessary for several people to drive to the same place when you could all go together.

It is really important to help reduce the amount of driving we do because every single gallon of gasoline burned, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide goes into the environment.

Say hello to green taxis IN MY OPINION

erin nollen staff writer ekn722@cabrini.edu

Hybrid cars are getting more popular as the days go by. People are no longer buying the big SUV because of the insane gas prices.

With the economy being as bad as it is, people are looking to save money anyway they can.

Going green is something that everyone should be doing or at least working towards. There are many ways you can go green; you can buy locally-grown produce, fill your bottle with filtered tap water and use alternative energy like wind power.

When I think of going green, hybrids are one of the first things I think of.

Millions of people drive everyday and that can’t be

good for our environment.

Sure, one solution is carpooling but what about taxi cabs? Should they be going green? Cabs are a popular way of transportation especially in big cities. Should cabs follow the trend of going green and try to make it work?

Or will cabs always stay the way they have been forever?

Personally, I am all for it. I don’t really see a down side in that. The way I look at it is that cabs are very popular and if they go green then maybe they will start the trend in other ways of transportation going green as well.

I read on the Web site Opposingviews.com that according to the Cleantech Venture Network, North America’s nearly 200,000 taxis drive about 10 times more than regular passenger cars. Switching to hybrids will save cab drivers an average $1,200 to $1,500 per month on fuel.

Cleantech has launched an initiative to convert taxis to hybrids, which could save $50 billion in fuel costs over a decade.

If you have been in San Francisco recently, you

might have seen a green cab driving buy you. It’s not just a hybrid taxi but it’s also an actual greencolored taxi.

In 2007, a company was founded by eight veteran cab drivers that were tired of getting low gas mileage in their company cab cards.

When they decided to give this a try, they found they get around 40-plus miles to the gallon.

Even though this company is only made up of eight people, it might spread like wild flowers.

Other companies might see what they are doing for their pockets but also for the environment.

Pretty soon you might look out your window in New York City and see a green cab driving by you. I mean let’s be honest some people’s priorities are not too straight, some people see going green as a fashion statement and the latest trend, which is fine as long as people are doing it.

If green-colored cabs are going to be the new popular thing, that’s fine as long as we are helping the environment.

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Contraceptives aren’t on campus IN MY OPINI ON

JILLjillFRIES fries asst. sports editor vjf@cabrini.edu

Abstinence is a rare form of birth control in today’s society.

There are still many schools and individuals who preach it, but let’s face it, Cabrini would be wasting its time.

Colleges should not have to teach abstinence, but should offer methods of birth control.

Now, I am not saying everyone is being irresponsible for having sex with each other, but we are all adults and are going to make our own decisions whether we are lectured about it or not.

Each student is responsible for his or her life.

We were taught sex education in high school— what is safe and unsafe.

We all know the different forms of birth control or contraceptives. But what can Cabrini do to reduce the risk of unplanned pregnancy?

I think Cabrini should offer different types of birth control.

I have visited several colleges in the past few years and many residence halls leave condoms in boxes in the hallways for residents to take. It may be funny to students, but it is a college’s way of being responsible and giving students a chance to be as well.

I think there should be boxes left by the health services office as well.

However, birth control pills should not be available in my opinion, mainly because it is a medication that has many side effects that a school should not be responsible for. That is up to a woman to get from her doctor or a clinic.

Now I admit, some people may say that if a student wants a condom, he or she should just buy one at a pharmacy. After all, we certainly don’t expect free beer on tap in the dorms—

we know we have to make a trip out and buy it. Rather than students deciding to take the lazy route and not spend money or find a way to the store, Cabrini should invest in contraceptives. It will just be safer.

There are many other forms of contraceptives that I will not go into because this is a college newspaper and I do not want to go too in-depth if you know what I mean.

But the other forms that will not risk any health problems should also be available from health services at Cabrini, or any college at that.

It all comes down to colleges just being ignorant to the fact that sex is happening. No matter what school you go to, things happen behind closed doors and those in charge should not just turn their backs and pretend it’s not happening.

Cabrini is a Catholic college and those in charge are turning their heads because of the Catholic beliefs. Instead, they must face the facts and supply students with responsible ways to protect themselves.

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Condoms are available on many college campuses and are even given out free from the school’s health area. Cabrini College is a Catholic school and doesn’t have condoms available anywhere on campus.

Fight for freedom in Middle East My opinion on Israeli-Palestinian conflict IN MY O P I NION

ANDY STETTLER andy stettler asst. news editor ads725@cabrini.edu

I see the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as part of the war on terror but not as a military campaign. In order to put an end to terrorism in Israel, we have to allow Palestinians the availability of jobs and the freedom to travel beyond the Palestinian borders.

Today, the Israeli army occupies the land where Palestinians live. The Israeli government says the wall is for security reasons.

However, because Israelis have begun knocking down Palestinian homes and replacing them with Jewish settlements, Palestinians are becoming poorer and even more likely to engage in the violence.

The Gaza Strip suffered a 41.3 percent unemployment rate last June. Last December and January, rockets were fired on Israel from the Gaza strip, which then began an Israeli retaliation that took over 3,000 Palestinian lives.

In order for the U.S to put an end to terrorism in Israel, we have to stabilize the region by pushing both sides to come to a negotiated peace on boundaries and reconciliation. An objective the west has failed to produce time and time again.

However, there are peacebuilding steps that the U.S. could take in order to at least get the two sides moving in their negotiations.

For one thing, the walls that separate Israelis from Palestinians are eventually going to have to come down. Together with checkpoints throughout the Palestinian territories, the wall symbolizes the Israel’s control of the area.

The occupation resembles a prison camp with barbed-wire fences and soldiers holding machine

guns. It can take hours to get to work in the morning while soldiers check passports and ask questions.

Another thing the U.S., especially U.S. peace organizations, can do is find ways to get the Palestinian and Israeli people to talk.

Now, I don’t mean their governments, I mean the people.

Not all neighboring towns had trouble with one another, but still the wall was built in order to keep suicide bombers from leaving the Palestinian areas.

Now in order for both sides to have better diplomatic relations, they are going to have to let their people understand each other. Most Israelis feel have supported the recent conflict against Palestinians. However, it is a completely different world inside the walls than out.

In my opinion, one of the best things the U.S can do to end the conflict and deeply lower the threat of terrorism around the world is to have diplomatic relations with Iran.

While the U.S. is the main weapons supplier of

Israel, Iran supplies weapons to Gaza. If both the U.S. and Iran were to have diplomatic relations with one another, then perhaps the conflict in Israel would lose some legitimacy.

This would tell Israelis and Palestinians that there would not always be a powerful nation supporting their every decision. Eventually retaliation would begin to mean something again. Punishment.

A bruise in the hope that that side would be the one to take the lead in peacekeeping.

Obviously we are worlds away from reaching this kind of success. There will be a wall dividing both people for a long time and more Palestinians and Israelis will suffer if not physically than psychologically from the violence.

When the U.S. elected Barack Obama as the new president, America showed that it wanted its president to talk with nations that pose as a threat to our national security.

As always, we will never negotiate with terrorists but we will talk with na-

tions that harbor them and with that notion, it seems more and more realistic that in two or three years the situation in Israel will improve.

Hope presses the gas but we are steering the wheel.

We as a people will be the ones to tell our politicians which direction we would

like to go.

The decision will come in whether or not we choose to educate ourselves on the issue of the Middle East Conflict because if the conflict is to make any progress toward peace at all, I believe it will happen within the Obama administration.

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Public Safety site releases newest campus crime stats katie engell

asst. perspectives editor kge722@cabrini.edu

The crime statistics of Cabrini can be found on the Web site under Public Safety Report, which is updated each year.

These statistics are broken into categories such as murder, sex offenses, motor vehicle theft and liquor law violations.

The statistics show no occurrence of harsh offenses such as manslaughter, murder or motor vehicle theft.

There were 21 charges for burglary in 2007 and two sex offenses during that year also.

Most of the offensives fall under the liquor law violation category with 123 last year.

Cabrini College, along with the other colleges and universities in the United States, abide by the guidelines set forth by the Clery Act of 1990.

As a federal law, this act ensures that colleges and universities across the country disclose information regarding crime on campus.

Public and private institutions of post-secondary education who receive financial aid abide by the guidelines of this act.

Violators can be fined up to $27,500 by the U.S. Department of Education for not disclosing the necessary information.

“Safety in schools is without a doubt really important to me as a student and I wouldn’t choose a school where I felt like I could potentially be in danger. I think Cabrini is really safe. I never feel threatened or scared that something bad will happen,” Colleen Welsh Leonard, sophomore early childhood education major, said.

This act was originally known as the Campus Security Act but was changed to be called the Clery Act after 19-year-old Jeanne Clery was raped and murdered at Lehigh University in 1986.

Clery’s parents uncovered that students hadn’t been told about 38 other violent crimes on their daughter’s campus in the three years before her murder. They joined with crime victims from other campuses and convinced Congress to enact this law.

The three main components of the Clery Act include annual reports, crime statistics and access to timely information, all of which Cabrini College must keep on record.

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Crime on campus is an issue that colleges and universities face each academic year.

The mission of Cabrini College’s Public Safety is to protect life and property, to perform services as required and to engender a shared responsibility for the protection and safety of the individual and the community.

Public Safety works with Radnor Township and the Pennsylvania State Police to respond to probable violations of local or state laws.

Criminal incidents or suspicious criminal activity are reported to the Radnor Police as soon as they are discovered by the college’s Public Safety Department.

“I know there’s not much crime on campus and I do feel safe, but I think Public Safety needs to rely more on our own health and well being rather than parking tickets and write ups for alcohol,” Matt Perks, senior chemistry major, said.

Cabrini also issues identification cards to each student and regulates cars on campus by making sure they are registered as commuter or resident.

After 10 p.m., Public Safety closes two of the three entrances to campus and all cars must stop at the gate at the back entrance to control who is coming onto campus.

“I think our school is in an area where there is not much crime and it seems like every small crime is put under a magnifying glass and made out to be something bigger than it really is,” Tim Kain, senior exercise science and health promotion major, said.

“Cabrini’s a small school and Public Safety seems to have things under control and keeping crime at a minimum.”

Spring fashion roars in megan kutulis

asst. features editor

mmk725@cabrini.edu

Even though right now it’s hard to imagine wearing anything but layers of sweatshirts and scarves, spring is just around the corner.

This, of course, means more than free Rita’s.

It means that it’s time for that monumental shopping spree so you can replace all those 2008 oldies that just won’t do for this summer.

Of course, that isn’t as easy for a college student, especially since we’re in the midst of a recession.

But don’t worry; you won’t be stuck in those hideous “so-lastseason” clothes for too long. You can still be financially and fashionably cool.

You never knew that whole Easter dress floral thing was going to go back in style. Sure enough, floral patterns are back and bigger than ever―literally.

Dresses, vests and jackets are all patterned with big, colorful flowers.

Starting from the ground up, shoes are bigger than ever. Remember those platform flip flops you abandoned in 8th grade?

They’re safe to bring back out.

Designers like Christian Dior and Vivienne Westwood are taking their shoes to new heights. Pun intended.

Zippered heels, snakeskin platforms and gladiator heels are all the rage. However, these designers are a little pricey. To bypass those winter blues and put a little spring in your step, check out cheaper versions at Baker’s and H&M.

You might break your ankle but definitely not your budget.

The year 2008 brought us back straight leg jeans and 2009 is bringing us the glorified sweatpants. Baggier tapered pants are making an appearance on runways across the country.

Granted, these pants aren’t bordering on Hammer style, but their relaxed fit on your hips definitely makes it easier to justify choosing them over your favorite pair of warm ups.

Levi’s and American Eagle both offer variations of the boyfriend cut jean, which is an affordable take on the new style.

The ‘80s are back. This season, shirts, vests and cardigans are all about neon and sequins. But don’t worry, shoulder pads still haven’t made their comeback.

For a chic and not-too-blinding look, try a black sequined top or mini dress, like the Fiona Sequin dress available at Delia’s.

It’s a cheap version of those being featured on runways and it’s great for pretty much anything.

Who could forget accessories?

Big bangles, boxy clutches and bright bracelets are the perfect way to spice up that boring outfit in your closet. There’s no limit on costume jewelry this year. Cheap versions of these are available just about everywhere, but Target has one of the biggest selections to choose from.

Whether or not you’re into what 2009 has to offer, one thing is for sure—this year designers are encouraging you to go big or go home. Unless, of course, you’re dressing your boyfriend, in which case, simple is the way to go.

This season, men’s fashion is

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emphasizing the clean-cut look, emphasizing simplicity and clear lines and shapes. What does this mean?

Simple cardigans paired with jeans, a skinny necktie and dress shirt of the same tone. The possibilities are endless.

One thing’s for sure—they definitely aren’t ready for any zippered heels anytime soon.

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Best places to find the newest trends: Baker’s H&M Target Delia’s American Eagle Forever 21 Charlotte Russe Express brittany mcleod/copy editor

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This year, spring not only brings in warmer weather, but a trendy fashion line that brings back elements from the past in a knock-out performance. Skirts, dresses and accessories all are unique. Men’s fashion as well will emphasize the clean-cut look this year with polos and dress shirts.

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New ITR staff brings Bolivian experience shannon keough copy editor

sek723@cabrini.edu

After volunteering for one year to teach citizens in La Paz, Bolivia, how to use computers, Dennis Callahan was hired by Cabrini College as its newest help desk coordinator in the Information Technology Resources office.

“I was always interested in volunteer work abroad, which is why I was an international studies major in college,” Callahan said.

However, by the time he had the opportunity to volunteer abroad, he already had a family. Through the Maryknoll Lay Missioners, Callahan was able to volunteer with his two sons and wife.

Maryknoll Lay Missioners are present in 17 countries and seek to alleviate the conditions of the poor through compassion.

“It was in a pretty poor area and the population that I worked with was a lot of recent migrants from the rural areas of Bolivia to the city,” Callahan said.

“A lot of them [students] really didn’t need to know how to use the computer for work, but it just gave them more confidence being in the city because there’s

a lot more technology than they ever would have experienced.”

Callahan worked in a community center in La Paz, where he taught courses on Microsoft programs, particularly Word and Excel.

“There’s such a wide range of people because I would run the class for the staff there, so the cleaning staff and all of the cooks would take courses and you have people from outside of the community as well. In general, the people were just very appreciative and it’s really funny because after the classes, people would be like, ‘You changed my life.’ And I mean obviously I didn’t do anything to change their life. I just think it’s the idea of them gaining confidence on something that is so unfamiliar to them.”

His wife also worked at the center, but was more involved with general education. She organized training sessions with the teachers in order to teach them a new curriculum.

Callahan’s two sons, ages four and six at the time, attended school in La Paz although they had no previous experience with the Spanish language.

“My youngest son did great and he can speak better than all of

us, and he was completely going with the flow, but my older son just had a really hard time and is just very shy and reserved … he was so afraid to talk. He went a whole year without talking. Every once in awhile he would say things he knew he could say perfectly,” Callahan said.

The difficulty his older son faced is the main reason why they didn’t stay in Bolivia for as long as they planned.Callahan’s wife also became pregnant and gave birth in La Paz.

She was cared for in a private clinic because Callahan explained that Americans don’t usually go to the hospitals and it’s really inexpensive for them to be treated in the clinics. He said the doctor gave his wife more personal care than any doctors in the U.S. would have.

“It was definitely a really big learning experience. I think it’s amazing anytime you can learn about another culture,” Callahan said.

While at Drexel University,

Callahan majored in international studies and had a concentration in Latin American studies.

He acquired a three-year co-op position with Drexel’s telecommunications department.

As Callahan was searching for a new job, he hoped to find something that would relate to his passion for social justice. “I’m much more aware [of Cabrini’s focus on social justice] since I’ve been here and especially since Founder’s Day.”

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Two children attend a festival in La Paz, Bolivia where Callahan worked at a community center teaching courses on Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.

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Dennis Callahan, desk coordinator for the Information Technology Resources office, is pictured above with his wife and three children, while living in Bolivia.

Free consumer site offers buyers purchasing advice christine adolf staff writer

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During this tough economic time, there is one place students can turn to: the Consumerist Blog.

The Consumerist informs and entertains consumers about the top consumer issue of that particular day.

The blog is the leading online resource for consumer-driven advice dealing with everything from grocery products to what company is the worst in the world.

The Consumerist is published

by Consumer Media LLC and is a subsidiary of the Consumers

Union which publishes Consumer Report.

Students can get the good and bad of products and other things that are used to live with on a daily basis.

People are welcome to read the article and comment on it. If you have a question, you can post it and see what answers you may even get back.

There are even articles on how to buy a computer off eBay or whether baby products contain formaldehyde. Students can turn to this Web site for helpful information during these tough times in the economy.

They can research a product to make sure it is worth spending the money on it or even if it

is a reliable product. The quality of a product is usually the most useful type of information to help people purchase the product.

Students want somewhere to turn to research different topics and someone they can trust as well.

The Consumerist Blog was the blog that originally caught the Facebook term dispute.

With more than 175 million people using Facebook, the terms and conditions part of the Web site that each person who signs up for the Web site checks off on, should be solid and sound.

The terms of Facebook are not just a document that protects the rights of users, but it is used as a governing document of how

the service is used by everyone across the world. This is an important document that lists the rights of organizations such as Facebook.

“I would get rid of my Facebook if that was the case. Another Web site would pop up with better terms of service,” Frank Bearoff, sophomore biology and pre-med major, said. “If I elect to delete my Facebook account, I would expect all my works and information to be permanently erased from their servers immediately.”

On a different approach, some students say they wouldn’t necessarily delete their Facebooks.

“I’m not sure I’d totally delete my Facebook, but I would defi-

nitely not include so much personal information and pictures that could be sold on the Internet to some stalker that could easily show up at my front door with my most recent bank account,” Gina Mulranen, junior math ans secondary education major, said.

As you can see, The Consumerist Blog started some very different responses to the new terms.

The blog generates many responses to many different aspects of life.

Students who are not sure what exactly may be happening in the economy or in the world can go to consumerist.com to research and possibly find ways to help themselves.

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This year’s Philadelphia Flower Show featured flowers from various regions of Italy. The Philadelphia Flower Show is the largest and oldest indoor event in the Philadelphia area.

Spring nears with Philadelphia Flower Show amanda carson

asst. news editor

arc726@cabrini.edu

The Philadelphia Flower Show captured the essence of Italy’s beauty and culture which flooded the city’s Arch Street. In response, many sought to see how “la dolce vita,” or the sweet life, of Italy was brought to Philadelphia.

From March 1-8, Philadelphia hosted its oldest and largest indoor event, the 2009 Philadelphia Flower Show.

Celebrating its 180th year, this year’s show, entitled “Bella Italia,” transported guests into the characteristic landscapes of Italy.

Upon entering through rosegeranium and petunia-decorated Roman arches, guests were placed among exquisite floral exhibits.

“Guests could expect to see the landscapes and gardens of Italy in an unusual way by the best exhibitors,” Alan Jaffe, public relations manager of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, said.

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society produced the show.

The show generated revenue of

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about $1 million to support the society’s Philadelphia Green environmental program.

In support of the Philadelphia Green program, many exhibits educated guests about both the importance of going green and how to create urban and suburban sustainable gardens.

Daily performances of opera and Italian music, a wine and spirits shop, culinary demonstrations and shopping from over 140 vendors enhanced the show.

“There are lots of things special about the show besides being transported to Italy without paying airfare. Guests get to experience Italian music and food and can even do some shopping,” Jaffe said.

Cabrini was a part of the 2008 Flower Show, in honor of its 50th year. The college’s exhibit was entitled “Inheriting a Vision” and gave tribute to the former Woodcrest Estate.

Although Cabrini did not feature an exhibit this year, students could still attend the show and experience a piece of Italy.

“Biology majors would be fascinated by the new plant cultivars

developed by plant scientists. The colors, size and height of flower plants has really changed over the years,” Cathy Yungmann, associate professor of communication, said.

“There is something here for everyone. There are lectures for experienced and beginner gardeners, wine and cheese tasting.

Students get a discounted ticket too,” Laura Beitman, senior public relations coordinator for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, said.

For those who attended, however, a reminder that spring is nearing overshadowed the dullness of winter.

“The Philadelphia Flower Show lifts the winter spirits of everyone who attends. I could smell the wonderful fragrance of daffodils and hyacinths before we even entered the exhibition hall where the garden displays are set up,” Yungmann said.

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The Philadelphia Flower Show is a comforting reminder that spring is near.

EVENTS: March 19-26 Spring Formal

Deal or No Deal

Design for Social Impact

Join the Office of Health and Wellness Education for an interactive program about stress and how you can manage it more effectively.

Food, dancing and fun with friends.

Tickets are $25 and are available in the Center for Student Engagement & Leadership (SEaL).

Based off the hit TV show hosted by Howie Mandel “Deal or No Deal,” CAP Board will recreate the exhilarating excitement where contestants play and deal for a top prize.

Ennis Carter, former NYU philosophy major, will speak about her success in life.

Thursday, March 19 3:30 p.m. in Founder’s Hall 351

Friday, March 20 8 p.m. in the Mansion

Tuesday, March 24 9 p.m. in Widener Lecture Hall

Wednesday, March 25 4:30 p.m. in the Mansion

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‘Yes We Did: An Obama Celebration’ eric povish staff writer

efp722@cabrini.edu

“Once upon a time there was a gentleman named Barack Obama,” Sande Webster, owner of the Sande Webster Gallery in Philadelphia, said. “I thought that they were going to tear him apart.

It was later that I realized that he might be the most brilliant president we may have ever had.”

The local art gallery located at 2006 Walnut St., played host to the exhibit, “Yes We Did: An Obama Celebration.”

The exhibit was an artistic take on the journey of Barack Obama’s journey to the White House.

The inspiration for the exhibit came to Webster from a piece that a couple were buying from artist Larry Walker did before the primaries.

It was a simple but powerful collage with the word “vote.”

“After that I decided that it would be very interesting to get an artist point of view,” Webster said.“We are in a historically important time and the artist express that very well.”

She received a dozen pieces of art ranging from sculptures, photographs and collages, from a simple black and white photo of Obama in front of a sea of college students to a No. 1 pencil with his name on it.

Seeing Obama overcome the racial boundaries set by our country long ago was something very important to Webster, who participated in the civil rights movement.

“I marched in Mississippi for civil rights,” Webster said. “And to think about how we weren’t afraid, I think that’s how it was for the people who were working for him. It was something you would just do because that’s where your spirit was at the time.”

“All the things we did during the Civil Rights Movement, the million man march, all those crazy things, what did it all mean,” Webster said. “I realized it was such a historic time and that it would be wonderful if people would be willing to buy a piece of history that they could pass on to their children.”

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“Yes We Did: An Obama Celebration” is an artistic tribute to President Barack Obama. The exhibit ranges from paintings to simple photographs.

Who really watched ‘Watchmen?’ christina michaluk a&e editor

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Malin Akerman as Silk Spectre II in Warner Bros. Pictures’, Paramount Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure “Watchmen.”

The highly anticipated movie “Watchmen” hit the big screen on March 6. Does it live up to all of its hype?

In its opening week, “Watchmen” brought in record numbers at the box office for 2009, but staggered in week two.

Based off of Zach Synder’s graphic novel, “Watchmen” takes place in 1985. The movie begins with a retired Watchman the Comedian’s murder, causing a stir within the group of superheroes.

Superheroes have been banned for their vigilant ways and the only people who know their secret identity are the other members who are retired. The Watchmen find themselves targets from an unknown source.

The group is brought together to find out who is behind the murder of the Comedian and to stop the villain before another murder occurs.

As the old team comes together, they uncover a plot that they never thought was possible.

The cast includes Malin Akerman as Laurie Jupitur, Billy Crudup as Dr. Manhattan/Jon Osternam, Matthew Goode as Adraian Veidt/Ozymandias, Jackie Earle Haley as Walter Kovacs/ Rorschach and Jeffery Dean Morgan as Edward Blake/The Comedian.

The running time of 162 minutes, you might find yourself wondering when this movie is going to end.

Those who have not followed the graphic novel might be confused by what is happening during the movie.

The plot becomes somewhat confusing and does not get completely explained.

The upside to the movie would definitely be the action scenes and narration from the character Rorschach.

One of the top visual effects would be the construction of Rorschach’s mask that is constantly transforming into different ink patterns.

Dr. Matthantan’s glowing appearance throughout the movie is also an interesting visual feature.

The effects and action scenes will keep you entertained for a portion of the movie, but not long enough to make this good enough to see in theaters.

All the hype around this movie didn’t live up to expectations.

Wait to see it on DVD.

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St. Patrick’s Day invades Scranton justin sillner guest writer

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Irish or not, Scranton, Pa. was the place to be on March 14.

Thousands gathered on the downtown streets of the city for Scranton’s 48th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

People all over the area make it a yearly ritual to attend.

“I wait for this day every year, you don’t even have to be Irish to enjoy this holiday. It brings people together to have a great time, even people you haven’t seen in awhile,” Ashley Perri, freshman

biology major, said.

The parade is the second largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the country, beating out New York City.

Scranton’s parade is known for its energy, excitement and, in true Irish fashion, endless amounts of alcohol and people dressed in green.

Bars in the Scranton area open as early as 9 a.m. for those citizens who are of age.

This is later than previous years, as they usually open at 7:30 a.m. on parade day.

Christopher A. Doherty, mayor of Scranton, requested bars open

later this year for safety.

Don’t be fooled by the lavish amounts of people enjoying a drink or two. The parade always promises to be much more than an excuse to get drunk.

Local members of the Scranton community come together for this event to put on an inspiring parade for all.

Police officers, elected officials and other organizations in Scranton took part in the event.

The Scranton City School of the Deaf was one of the groups that marched in the parade.

The school is in jeopardy of being closed due to tax cuts. Vari-

ous supporters marched alongside students and teachers from the school.

Parade-goers were fortunate enough to receive sunshine on the day of the big parade this year.

A crowd of 100,000 filled Scranton’s Lackawanna Avenue to see the spectacle.

The grand marshall of this year’s parade was news anchor and political commentator Chris Matthews.

The number of people at this year’s celebration was the same equivalent to the number of people at last year’s parade. The grand marshall at last year’s pa-

rade was Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Even though Clinton was not in attendance, the excitement, hooting horns, sirens, bagpipes and kid’s smiles all returned.

Some people traveled from as far as Tennessee to come and watch the parade.

“Honestly, that was the most amazing parade I have ever been to. I’ve never had a crazier time,” Bryan Mandarino, sophomore English major and first-time parade day attendee, said.

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Parade Day is not only a huge event for Scranton, but it is a big deal for all of Pennsylvania. Thousands of people commute every year to witness the event. Chris Matthews, news anchor and political commentator, was the grand marshall of this year’s parade.

‘Breaking Bad’ gives primetime new life

The Emmy award-winning television series “Breaking Bad” tells the story of a high school chemistry teacher who is battling with cancer and drugs. brian loschiavo

asst. news editor

bl726@cabrini.edu

Think about your high school chemistry teacher.

Imagine that teacher is living a

double life as a drug dealer.

That is exactly what’s so appealing about the hit new drama “Breaking Bad.” “Breaking Bad” was created in 2008 by Vince Gilligan who helped create most of “The X-

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Files” episodes.

This series was said to be a “breath of fresh air” in 2008 when primetime television was not at its peak.

This is a series that could have been a flop, but instead was pro-

duced to have twists and turns that viewers will never see coming.

“I caught a few episodes of ‘Breaking Bad’ in its first season,” John Solewin, jounior political science major, said. “I am looking forward to checking out some of season two this spring.”

This new series is based around a man named Walter White.

Most people know him from the hit primetime comedy “Malcolm in the Middle” as father Bryan Cranston.

In “Breaking Bad,” he stars as a high school chemistry teacher who is having the world’s worst mid-life crisis.

The weary teacher with a not so attractive mustache is diagnosed with a terminal case of cancer.

“I didn’t know anything about ‘Breaking Bad’ until now,” Jim Feuda, junior business major, said. “After seeing that it got a few awards and hearing so much about it, I may check it out.”

The cancer completely takes over his life and turns him to the crystal-meth business.

He takes this path in trying to raise enough money for his wife and son who has cerebral palsy to live a comfortable life after he is gone and for him to have a little

fun before he dies.

Cranston’s wife is played by “Deadwoods” Anne Gunn and son by R.J. Mitte.

Cranston teams up with grungy teen meth addict Aaron Paul from hit series “Big Love.”

The two try to launch their own meth factory and take over the meth business.

With White’s chemistry expertise, the two produce some meth that all addicts want to get their hands on and brings them great monetary compensation, but also creates a lot of vicious enemies in the drug world.

“After hearing a lot about this series I think it could be a huge hit after this next season,” Megan Conte, sophomore communication major, said. “I am going to try and watch this season; hopefully it will be as good as the critics say.”

The Emmy award-winning show will be back in full force with season two starting March 8. Entertainment weekly raves about the show, calling it one of 2008’s best.

They say that television is still in a bad state and original shows like “Breaking Bad” are a rare bright spot on the “old tube.”

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Wild ride over for lady Cavaliers brittany mcleod

blm726@cabrini.edu copy editor

The lady Cavaliers ended their season on Friday, March 6 in the first round of the NCAA tournament against the Baruch College Bearcats (N.Y.) with a final score of 72-58.

With the loss, the women wrapped up an outstanding 23-5 season and returned home heartbroken but satisfied.

“We played a good game, but they were just better than us that day. Our girls played their hearts out and left nothing on the floor,” Head Coach Bernadette Laukaitis said.

The Cavs lose eight seniors who have seen two NCAA tournaments, three conference title games and won two conference championships.

Rachael Caron, Nikki Duggan, Kaitlyn Fetterman, Casey Kyler, Brittany McLeod, Nina Williams, Kate Ryan and Kayleen Smith all wrap up their four years with a 74-36 record.

“We have been through a lot together and I will miss everyone so much. I am very proud of my teammates. They made my years as a Cabrini women’s basketball player so special. I love them all and will never forget our memories,” senior exercise science major Kate Ryan said.

In the final game of the season, the Bearcats took an early lead and it was difficult for the lady Cavs to chip away.

Cabrini was held scoreless the last seven minutes of the first half and Baruch secured a 31-16 lead at the break.

As Cabrini began the second half, they quickly trimmed the deficit to 11 points, 31-20.

Still, Baruch never led by less than 10 points and came out on top when the buzzer sounded.

Junior guard Kate Walck tallied a team-high 17 points, shooting

7-for-15 overall and junior point guard Deana DiAmico recorded 10 points, five assists and four rebounds.

“I could not have asked for a better season this year, especially as a senior,” Nikki Duggan, senior English and communication major, said. “There are eight of us and it has been an incredible journey for four years. This season especially, we knew we were the best team in the conference and we expected nothing short of a conference championship.”

The women earned their second straight conference title in as many years against GywneddMercy College on Saturday, Feb. 28 on the Dixon Center home court.

“This was an awesome way to end my four years here and I love each an every one of these girls,” senior elementary and special education major Kaitlyn Fetterman said. “To be a part of such an accomplished and amazing program is something I will always appreciate and never forget.”

Despite the season ending loss, the lady Cavaliers enjoyed a historic year, picking up the program’s highest win total since the 1994-95 campaign and appearing in the NCAA tournament for the sixth time.

“I couldn’t ask for anything more than the effort that they gave. We had a great run and it truly was a pleasure coaching such a wonderful group of young women this year. We have eight wonderful senior basketball players and one senior manager that we are going to miss so much next year. It really won’t be the same without them. They truly made this year a year I will never forget,” Laukaitis said.

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Despite losing in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Coach Laukaitis and her Cavaliers did get the last laugh in the CSAC, winning the conference for the second straight year.

One last chance at glory for Romano jen wozniak

asst. news editor

jlw729@cabrini.edu

Leading the Cabrini women’s lacrosse team in ground balls and draw controls, senior elementary education major Christina Romano hopes to end her final season as a CSAC champion.

Romano, known as Romie by her friends and teammates, said, “This is my last year and I’m really working hard to win the championship with the team.

Being a senior, this is my last chance.”

Three years in a row the team lost in the finals. Romano believes that Cabrini has a good chance this year of winning.

Romano has been playing lacrosse since her freshman year of high school at St. Hubert Catholic High School in

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Philadelphia, Pa. She has played on the lacrosse team and soccer team throughout all four years at Cabrini.

“She has been an asset to our defense since she arrived here at Cabrini,” head lacrosse

coach Jackie Neary said. “She always works hard and forces our offensive players to elevate their game.”

In the 2008 lacrosse season, Romano earned first team allconference distinction.

“In my eyes, she is a truly dedicated player and gives it 110 percent at all times, no matter how she feels,” Romano’s mother, Janice Romano, said.

“She really cares about her team and wants them to do good and win. I cannot imagine what her college years would have been like without lacrosse and the friends she has made.”

Romano said that what she loves most about Cabrini lacrosse is the bonds she has formed with the players and coaches.

“They’ve become my family,” Romano said. “I would be no one without them.”

Romano’s favorite memories with the team include traveling to Florida over spring break each year for training, which has brought the team closer together. “And of course, 6 a.m. practices,” she said.

Like most athletes, Romano has a routine that she does before the start of every game. In order to get pumped up for a game, she will share headphones with best friend and teammate Chrissy Regan and listen to “Juicy” by Notorius B.I.G. This has been a tradition since freshmen year.

“After warming up, I will also do some intense passing for 10 minutes with Chrissy to get us going before the game,” Romano said.

Romano and Regan have been playing sports together since high school.

“She’s a big force on defense and I don’t know what I would

do without her on the field,” Regan, senior biology and premed major, said.

Neary describes Romano as a team player who communicates well with her teammates during games and also takes care of the ball during crucial situations.

“She knows it’s going to take the entire team this season in order for us to do well,” Neary said.

Neary also calls Romano a “triple-threat”—academically, athletically and socially.

“As I sit in the bleachers and watch my daughter playing on a team with such a high caliber of talent, I could not be more proud,” Romano’s mother said. “I am in awe of her accomplishments both in lacrosse and soccer. She has truly shown us that anything is possible if you want it bad enough.”

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Sore reminder of loyalty, or lack there of nick pitts sports editor

ndp722@cabrini.edu

My worst nightmare has come true.

Brian Dawkins is gone. The heart and soul of Philadelphia is gone.

And the region is so painfully reminded once again, that sporting events are solely about money and how the superstars will be paid.

Dirty, green money.

It wasn’t enough that they took Pat Burrell away from us, and it wasn’t enough that Danny Briere’s return cost three gritty players.

When the 2009 season kicks off, Dawkins will no longer be wearing midnight green, as he has traded it in for Bronco orange.

Or that’s what Eagles president Joe Banner will tell you, mister defender of his own personal standing in what went down in the incredibly unpopular move.

Banner went on 610 WIP and spoke with Howard Eskin about how Dawkins never gave the Eagles a second chance to match or better Denver’s deal.

Eagles safety, or former Eagles safety rather, Brian Dawkins, understood that the Eagles were not willing to better the deal that they had already laid on the table, a measly one year contract.

Banner believes Banner’s

claim and so may team owner Jeffrie Lurie.

The rest of Eagle nation seems to side with Dawkins and that he got stiffed from the team he gave 13 years of his life to.

Dawkins was looking for a multiple year deal, something that would allow him to play until he

knew he was finished and retire in the city of Brotherly Love.

But the Eagles, the organization with one of the least expensive payrolls, would rather rely on the unproven future draft picks and sign a free agent that’s a few years younger.

Perhaps they’ll give the rest of

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It will be interesting to see how the Eagles defense responds without Brian Dawkins in the line-up.

the excess money they saved by not resigning Correll Buckhalter, John Runyan, Lito Sheppard and Tra Thomas, to Donovan “super five” McNabb himself.

With Brian Dawkins gone, so too, is the well overused cliche that it is all “for the love of the game.”

What a load of crap.

Then there is the curious case of Pat Burrell, former Phillie, former future star, forever a fan favorite.

There was no shock when Burrell signed with the Tampa Bay Rays, as he simply made too much money to remain in Phillies red. There was no way the Phillies could have kept him, having one of the highest payrolls in the big leagues.

But it still hurts.

The day a guy like Pat the Bat leaves town, people start to wonder if anyone is safe.

Glenn Metropolit, Ossie Vaananen and poor Scottie Upshall sure weren’t safe.

Of the three recently departed Flyers, two were placed on waivers when rumors of the latest underachieving, overpaid superstar Daniel Briere was returning from the infirmary, because the Flyers were above the salary cap.

Paul Holmgren said that he hoped they would clear waivers and remain in the system, but I’m fairly sure before the end of this

season is over, he will admit that he messed up.

Metropolit and Vaananen, in orange and black for a very short time, will probably not be remembered, despite having done nothing but play their hearts out.

But Scott Upshall, the third line ball-of-energy winger, was yet another fan favorite. This guy forechecked hard even if the team was down big. That is probably why he was traded for a fourth line brawler whom the Flyers already have two of.

Let me be the first to say that Danny Briere will certainly be the flyers next Eric Lindros.

Overpaid, fragile and signed for a bajillion years. He will play several years past his prime on Broad St., gritty, lesser known players will continue to be traded due to the salary cap, and when his contract becomes more reasonable for another team to pick up, Briere will be traded around eight times and then finally retire, having never brought Philly what everyone thought he would. Hope.

Three different teams, three of the same cases.

There is no such thing as loyalty.

The only thing I’ve learned from my lifelong devotion to this forsaken town, is not to buy a jersey with a name on the back of it. That is, unless its Dave Shultz or Mike Schmidt.

This week in sports

samantha bokoski

asst. features editor scb728@cabrini.edu

Upcoming Games

Owens inks 1-year, $6.5 mil. deal with Bills On Saturday, March 7, Terrell Owens announced his $6.5 million, one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills. Owens played for the Dallas Cowboys last season.

The Cowboys thought the team cohesion would be better without Owens. The Dallas Cowboys said it was not about money. Owens is one of the top widereceivers in professional football. Dallas still must pay Owens the $9 million contract they shook on for one year. Owens chose to join the Bills and they are excited because this was their biggest signing yet. Some worry about Owens and previous relationships with some of the Bills starters, but Owens stated that is all “hearsay.”

Sixers get a retro-win on a retro-night On March 13, the Philadelphia Sixers and Chicago Bulls played the final game at the Wachovia Spectrum. The Spectrum was sold out and the Sixers beat the Bulls 104-101. The Sixers played on the same hardwood the 1983 championship had been played on, above them were worn out red championship banners for remembrance. At the end of the third quarter, the Sixers were in the lead by 11 points. The Bulls caught up with three three-pointers. Thaddeus Young made his way to the basket and regained the lead. The last game at the Wachovia Spectrum fans said the spirit was “authentic” just like the building.

Obama chooses Steeler owner as Irish Ambassador President Barack Obama on March 17, selected Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney to be U.S. Ambassador to Ireland. Rooney a lifelong Republican provided Obama critical campaign support during the White House race. Rooney endorsed Obama over Hillary Rodham Clinton during Pennsylvania’s Democratic primary last April. Rooney later campaigned for Obama in western Pennsylvania, where he went on to win the state last November. In keeping with the holiday announcement on St. Patrick’s Day Obama called Rooney, “an unwaivering supporter of Irish peace, culture and education.”

Thursday, March 19 Men’s Tennis - home vs. Alvernia College @ 4 p.m.

Friday, March 20 Softball @ Immaculata University @ 3 p.m.

Saturday, March 21 Men’s Tennis - home vs. Baptist Bible College @ 11 a.m.

Men’s Lacrosse - home vs. Roanoke College @ 1 p.m.

Men’s Tennis - home vs. Lebanon Valley College @ 3 p.m.

Women’s Lacrosse - home vs. Cedar Crest College @ 3:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 22 No games Monday, March 23 Softball - home vs. Centenary College @ 3 p.m.

Tuesday, March 24 Men’s Tennis @ Immaculata University @ 3:30 p.m.

Women’s Lacrosse - home vs. University of Scranton @ 4 p.m.

Wednesday, March 25 Women’s Lacrosse - home vs. Marywood University @ 4 p.m.

Men’s Lacrosse - home vs. Gwynedd-Mercy College @ 6:30 p.m.

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Cavaliers dominate Hampden-Sydney danielle feole sports editor

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The men’s lacrosse team beat Hampden-Sydney College 18-11 on Saturday, March 14.

The Cavs came back and scored 13 goals throughout the second half.

The Cavs rendered their first loss against Lynchburg College, Va. 16-11 on their way to spring break training in Wrightsville Beach, N.C. During spring break the team focused on offensive tempo and conditioning.

“We came out flat, but we never let up,” Assistant Coach Brian Felice said. “We always stayed the course and put fourth our best fight.”

Junior attackman Casey Grugan scored three goals and five assists.

Grugan has consecutively scored in 43 games. He moved into fifth-place all-time with 169 career points on 103 goals and 66 assists.

“I think we came together as a team after our loss against

Lynchburg to come back and beat a good team like HampdenSydney,” Grugan said. “We had a few players that could not play in the game but that didn’t slow us down, which hopefully shows a lot of character in our team and keeps us moving forward.”

Senior attackman Scott Reimer scored four goals against the Hampden-Sydney Tigers on his way to a 200-point plateau.

Senior defensemen Jeff Moore grabbed 13 groundballs, with the help of the Cavs control of the face-off circle.

“It felt like we were playing two games almost, we were a different team from the first to the second half,” Felice said.

“The first half we didn’t play tough on both the offensive and defensive sides.

During the second half, we played more true to our Cabrini style with tough defense and the offensive guys had a lot of goals.”

Senior face-off specialist Mike Dolente won 19-of-27 draw victories and five ground balls.

Dolente has won 64-of-89 faceoffs throughout the five games so

far this season.

“We had some injuries on defense from the Lynchburg game, so some players were put in roles that they weren’t used to playing during the first half. By the second half, they got comfortable and as a team we got back to playing our style of lacrosse,” senior business administration major Mike Dolente said.

Sophomore attackman Jordan Coeyman added three goals and one assist during his first start of the season.

Senior midfielders Pat Grenier and B.J. Kletcheck each added one goal and one assist, while freshman attackman Brian Hill scored twice.

“We came out a little slow, but we were dealing with adversity after our loss, but were still able to come back with 18 points,” senior finance major Pat Grenier said.

The Cavs have a big match up this Saturday, March 21, against Roanoke College at 1 p.m.

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Junior Casey Grugan avoids a defender during a game earlier this season. Grugan had eight points in the game on Saturday, March 14.

Women’s lacrosse soaks up Florida sunshine erin nollen staff writer

ekn722@cabrini.edu

The Cabrini women’s lacrosse team just wrapped up a successful week of training in St. Petersburg, Fla. The lady Cavs traveled to St. Petersburg for spring break to train and get ready for their upcoming 2009 season.

“Everyone looks forward to our Florida trip because it is a great time for the team to come together on and off the field.

The weather was hot and sunny, which made for better practices.

It’s a big change from being at Cabrini outside in the cold,” Kate Schmid, junior marketing major, said.

This year’s team is full of experience, boasting seven seniors.

“This year’s senior class is the heart of the team. They bring motivation and leadership every time they step on the field,” Kellie Levy, junior political science and religious studies major, said.

This year’s team also has a lot of talented freshmen that bring a lot to the team.

“All the upperclassmen made me feel really comfortable; they

were always willing to help me through every drill and all of the new aspects of the team,” Jacky Mcdermott, freshman elementary education major, said.

The women’s team uses Florida to work on everything they can’t get done at Cabrini.

With the weather being as cold as it has been the team has been, practicing in the gym with limited space.

This is the first year the women’s team had games before Florida.

The team lost to top-ranked Franklin and Marshall as well as Stevens Tech.

“We practiced twice a day but had a good break in the afternoon to hang out by the pool with our teammates. Everyone worked hard all week so hopefully it will pay off throughout the season,” Schmid said.

The team spent its days playing and working on the problems they had in its first two games.

They also did a lot of conditioning as well as beach workouts.

“This year’s trip was one of the best we’ve ever had. We got along great off the field and played great at practices. It makes me confident we’re going to have a

good rest of the season,” Michele Ferrise, junior accounting major, said.

The women’s team had a successful season last year going undefeated in the PAC, but lost in the championship to Eastern University. Everyone on the team seems to have the same goal for this season which is to win the first ever Colonial States Athletic Conference championship.

The lady Cavs will take on Cedar Crest College this Saturday, March 21 at the Nerney Field House at 3:30 p.m.

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The women’s lacrosse team does an abdominal workout on a beach in St. Petersburg, Fla. during their trip over spring break.

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Wallyball ‘serves up’ Fair Trade awareness

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Athletes came out of the woodwork to compete in the annual Fair Trade Wallyball Tournament on Wednesday, March 4. Wallyball is a conventional game of volleyball, played in the squash courts of the Nerney Field House and only Fair Trade volleyballs are used. melissa mariani

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Junior Gillian Davis jumps for joy after scoring a point for her team.

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Dr. Melinda Harrison, Dr. David Dunbar, Dr. Tony Verde and Dr. Michelle Filling were a few professors to create a team for the tournament.

Cabrini hosted its thirdannual Wallyball tournament, a crowd-pleasing sport used to promote awareness for Fair Trade.

The event took place Wednesday, March 4 in the Dixon Center. Students and faculty faced off in the squash courts, all of whom were eager to play.

Wallyball is a game similar to volleyball; each team has three or four players and as a bonus you can use the walls when you play.

“All the events that happen in the Dixon Center teach skills of good sportsmanship. In this case, there is an added feature besides skills and exercise. That is to become aware that it is our role as consumers, we can make a difference in struggling communities around the world by buying Fair Trade sports equipment, coffee and clothing,” Mary Laver, director of international partnerships, said.

New comers to the event included Christine Nevin and Emily Yurick.

They both competed in the Fair Trade Wallyball Tournament and first became aware of Fair Trade in their finance and accounting classes.

“This is my first year playing for awareness of Fair Trade. The game was very competitive and I had a lot of fun being a part of such a great cause,” Nevin said.

“I think this is a smart way to get students involved in Fair Trade since its a big part of Cabrini College and what better way than to play some Wallyball,” Yurick said.

Teams got to create their own group and compete against each other.

Two brackets were used to keep track of the winners and losers in each round.

Team Triple Threat won the championship for the second time in a row after making it to the final round to play the Accounterminators.

These two teams faced off against eachother in the final round in the tournament last year.

“You might think anything to do with sports would come strictly out of the Dixon Center or the athletic department, but actually this event started in the Wolfington Center because it deals with campus ministry. We are very interested in programs that support the poor,” Laver said.

The Wallyball tournament gave support to not only Fair Trade, but Catholic Relief Services as well.

Cabrini College has been an active partner with CRS mainly through the initiative of students involved with CRS programs.

Dominican Sister Arlene Flaherty, CRS Justice and Peace liaison, was present at the tournament and showed a very competitive side, when rooting for the final two teams.

“I absolutely think this event was a great turnout, there is a significant number of faculty and students engaged in it which really shows the commitment of the whole Cabrini community with fair trade,” Flaherty said.

Flaherty explained why Fair trade is an important project to CRS, and how people in developing countries do not get paid fair wages.

“Fair Trade provides an opportunity for people who are poor to work in a way that’s fair and just. It pays them and also compensates them for their

work, and also enables them to provide for their families and communities in a way that develops their potential and honors their humanity,” Flaherty said.

“Awareness is rising throughout the years. Cabrini is really engaged in Fair Trade by making students aware through a commitment with Fair Trade coffee on campus, the recent Gautamala trip and on a number of occasions Cabrini ambassadors have ran programs to educate a wider student body on the issues of fair trade. By teaching people how you can use your power of consumerism in a way that really advantages the poor, Fair Trade is growing and expanding,” Flaherty said.

Members from the CRS ambassadors were also present at the event to show support. Jessica Zawrotny, senior psychology major and CRS ambassador-atlarge said, “The purpose of the event is to promote awareness about Fair Trade just to get the word out and it’s a good excuse to come out.Everyone likes to compete. Being the third consecutive year played, we’re going to continue, because obviously it is a great turn out and it’s something different. It’s extremely nice to also not only see the same group of students who are involved in Fair Trade, but a lot of new students getting involved this year.”

The Wallyball game ended with handing out certificates to the final players who competed.

The teams showed great sportsmanship and gained a personal insight of what Fair Trade really means.

“Its a different way to get a mixed groups of students to come out and promote Fair Trade,” Zawrotny said.