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Cabrini students work alongside Mayan people in

Guatemala aManda carson neWs editor

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To submerge themselves within the Mayan culture, motivated Cabrini students to travel to Guatemala.

Their assumption that the trip would focus on touring the surrounding area, however, was incorrect.

“I didn’t know I signed up to carry boulders,” Michelle Costa, sophomore communication major, said, with humor in her voice.

Six Cabrini students Traci Beltz, Michelle Costa, Kelsey Kastrava, Melissa Moore, Jenn Prutzer and Lauren Sliva experienced the typical working day for Guatemalans over their Christmas break.

Accompanied by Dr. Jerry Zurek, chair of the communication department, and Dr. Raquel Green, assistant professor of Spanish, who helped translate, the students spent seven days working in various site locations.

“Each work shift was different for us. I think that there was only one time that we did the exact same thing twice,” Traci Beltz, senior exercise science major, said.

The students would wake up each morning and would work for three hours, break and then work for three hours in the afternoon. Their ultimate goal was

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Students experience global poverty in Duran, Ecuador arielle friscia a&e editor

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Winter break was the time for students to experience new cultures by traveling to Latin American countries like Guatemala and Ecuador. Those who traveled to Ecuador experienced life on a $1 a day and were able to see global poverty firsthand. From Dec. 12 to Dec. 20, 10 people from the Cabrini community got on a plane and for eight days lived in Ecuador.

The Rostro De Cristo service immersion experience is offered by Campus Ministry. Rostro De Cristo is an organization that works with Catholic Relief Services.

The experience is administered by volunteers-- recent graduates from a university or college, who are doing a year of service in Duran, Ecuador. There are even some volunteers who decide to do two years of service in Duran and Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Students can currently pick up an application for the December 2010 trip. Students go through an interview process and then go through meetings during the fall semester to prepare for the trip.

The students were able to visit neighbors and

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Devastation in Haiti not to be forgotten It has been just over three weeks since tragedy struck Haiti. More than 150,000 have died and just under 200,000 are injured. As Americans looking in on the devastation Haiti is experiencing we need to take action and educate those around us who don’t understand the situation.

Many of us watch the news and read the newspapers and are left thinking that the earthquakes in Haiti only affected the capital city of Port-AuPrince. What we need to realize is that the problems are much deeper. Things are much worse in the cities and towns surrounding the capital.

If you are an American who thinks that we are putting too much money into Haiti relief and that the money is going down the drain, remember that 4,800 U.S. citizens are unaccounted for and 60 have been confirmed dead in Haiti.

Regardless American or Haitian, we are talking about people that need help. If you’re an American who says “who came to our aid when 9/11 hit us?,” remember that even countries that we are not friendly with, like Iran, offered aid. We are one of the most developed and wealthiest countries. Haiti is one of the poorest undeveloped countries in the world.

We also need to realize that things won’t get better in Haiti overnight. Therefore as privileged citizens of the United States we can’t forget about it overnight.

We have to think long term. We have to invest in Haiti’s long-term development after the short-term crisis is past. We need to keep giving and keep it in the forefront of our minds and hearts.

Additional parking a necessary expense

Around campus you hear students discussing various aspects of Cabrini that they would like to see changed. One that seems to come up time after time is the parking situation. The Loquitur editorial staff feels that we need to get the conversation started about this issue on the administrative level.

We realize like any other institution the economic times that we are in make financing tough. We also understand that any extra money the college gets is being used to help assist students to stay enrolled in school.

We feel that in order to keep students satisfied and happy here at Cabrini everything from the food at the café to the availability of parking needs to be recognized. Tuition at Cabrini is over $40,000; a parking pass for two semesters is $100. These costs become frustrating when something as simple as getting a parking spot becomes a hassle.

Money is put into the Cabrini Fund and a Student Activities fee for students. Why can’t we set a small amount of money aside for a new parking garage or at least a new parking lot?

If building additional parking is not an option then our public safety needs to be more consistent with its ticketing and restrictions on first year students having their cars on campus. If more parking was made first-year students could have cars on campus, making them more satisfied with the simple things at Cabrini and perhaps increase the retention rate.

Until a solution is reached those of us who have paid for our parking passes should not have to circle Founder’s Hall and Dixon parking lots for 20 minutes every morning trying to find a parking spot.

After walking from the last parking spot in the last row of the Dixon Center we shouldn’t see cars in the first row of Founder’s with no decal on their car and no ticket on their windshield.

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Counseling and Psychological Services offers new, on-campus options for students patrick gallagher

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The Counseling and Psychological Services office is offering some new options for students on campus. The two new groups offered this semester are Connecting on Campus and SelfDiscovery through Journaling.

“We typically offer new groups every semester based on relevant issues we are seeing in the campus population,” Dr. Maggitti, director of counseling and psychological services, said.

Counseling and Psychological services has an extremely well qualified staff. Maggitti is a licensed psychologist, Dara M. Herskovits and Andrea J. Sussel are licensed clinical social workers. They use this expertise to help students each semester through various types of issues.

The new Self-Discovery through Journaling group is designed to help students work through any self-awareness issues.

It promises to be a great exercise and an interesting way to communicate any problems with your fellow peers through an

innovative method.

“Our office provides free and confidential counseling to the campus community. We offer individual and group therapy as well as emergency counseling,” Maggitti said.

These new groups are just two of many other services that the Counseling and Psychological Services office offers. Some people are hesitant or uneasy about taking advantage of these resources but Maggitti wanted to stress the friendly atmosphere as well as the privacy that is offered.

There is no commitment and different types of services are also also available.

“We typically meet with students for eight to 12 sessions, but some students benefit from a single session, while others from a longer term treatment. We are a free support service on campus so I believe we can always provide all students with additional support when needed,” Maggitti said.

“We typically offer new groups every semester based on relevant issues we are seeing in the campus population,” Maggitti said.

There is never a reason not to

explore these groups because they can only be helpful and could help give anyone an opportunity to a new state of relativity and ease.

The new Connecting on Campus group hopes to offer a different way to work in a small group and get different opinions on a situation that an individual could be struggling with.

Different topics such as “issues in relationships, isolation, anxiety, self-esteem, academic pressures or depression,” Maggitti said. “These all are discussed in a comfortable setting where it is expected and encouraged to talk about these problems instead of holding them in. “ “Our groups are limited to six to eight students per group in order to provide adequate time and space for each member, to give and receive support. If a student is interested in any of the groups, they are encouraged to contact our office to find out more information,” Maggitti said.

Students who are interested should contact Counseling and Psychological Services at 610902-8561 or contact Dr. Maggitti by e-mail at stm722@cabrini.edu.

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Sophomore Lauren Sliva poses with a Guatemalan child. The students were able to interact with the Mayans and learn from them.

Cabrini students help move rocks in an effort to build a road. Each day the students worked in a different location and interacted with a different worker.

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to help build a road by moving rocks, but they also cleaned a school, helped build a women’s center and picked coffee.

These simple tasks were much appreciated by those who live in a country that lacks basic infrastructure.

“When we spoke to the townspeople we saw how appreciative they were,” Kelsey Kastrava, sophomore communication major, said.

Each day the students got to interact with a different Mayan worker, most of whom only had a grade school education.

“Being able to work alongside of the Mayans was the most rewarding part of the trip.

Learning how to do all of the daily jobs that they do without the modern technology that we take for granted was very eye opening,” Beltz said.

Beltz also said it was interesting that, although the Mayans only had a grade school education, they were doing jobs

that would require a college degree in America.

“As much as we complained about the work it’s what these people do only to make $2 a day,” Costa said.

For the entirety of the trip the students were surrounded by the mission of the San Lucas community.

They would begin and finish their days at the Mission Center where they would reflect on what they learned.

For some, the trip reinforced aspects of social justice that they

learned in their Engagements with the Common Good courses.

“It made the people we read about come to life,” Costa said.

Others saw sites that were completely unimaginable.

“When we ate at the center the doors were always open and children would just stand at the doors and stare at the bountiful food. I realized I could go up two times, while these people were actually hungry,” Kastrava said.

By the end of the trip the students had gained a sense of understanding for the lives that

people in countries with extreme poverty face.

“The trip to Guatemala is a wonderful way to really get into a culture and get to understand the people,” Beltz said.

“Despite all the hardships they faced during their 35-year civil war, I think they are the most brave and high spirited people.

They only smile and think about what tomorrow will bring and work to better the lives of future Guatemalans,” Costa said.

Students immerse themselves in Ecuador’s culture ECUADOR, Page 1 learn the local culture as well as learn the wisdom from the neighbors they met. The students listened to their stories and asked questions about their life here in Ecuador. The group also visited various organizations such as Nuevo Mundo, which provides a free education for those living in the impoverished areas of Duran.

The school is in a location called the Puntilla, which is the wealthy

area near Duran.

The students also visited Padre Damian House, where they met patients who are suffering from Hanson’s disease, also known as leprosy. The house is a safe haven for people who have been isolated by their loved ones due to the disease.

It has been over a month since the group boarded their flight back to Philadelphia and they have finally had their first meeting since coming back. During the meeting students discussed ways

in which their lives have changed.

They discussed changes regarding water and electric conservation, as well as the lessons that they learned from the people they met.

“I went snowboarding when I got back and they were making snow with the snow machines,” Jenna Chiavoroli, senior elementary education major, said.

“I was thinking about how much water they use to make the snow and how little amount of water the Ecuadorian people have.”

Students were able to connect

with the neighbors, but many of the neighbors make crafts to sell to help provide for their families.

On the last day students were able to buy gifts for family and friends.

Kerry Allaire, junior elementary education major, bought a belt and jewelry for her family back home in New York.

“I’ve never seen my dad wear the same belt for so many days.

My mom and dad would talk about how all their stuff was made in Ecuador,” Allaire said.

Even when they got back

Chiavoroli had the opportunity to talk to her church about her experience in Ecuador. She prepared a poster with pictures and got to talk to people about what the things she saw and experienced there.

“We need to think about how we are one as an Ecuadorian family and how we can bring our experience to Cabrini’s campus,” Christa Angeloni, campus minister, said.

‘This I believe’ essays for Founder’s Day now accepted elizabeth krupka asst. a&e editor

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“This I believe” is a national project compiled of 70,000 different stories based on beliefs. During the Founder’s Day celebrations the Cabrini College community will share their own variations of the “This I believe” project.

The “I believe” essay introduced Cabrini faculty and students to Sister Ursula’s mission by asking students to record their personal beliefs in a narrative.

“What is it that you really believe in?

We want you to tell your own story, but not in a preachy way,” Amy Persichetti, professor of English, said.

The “I believe” contest is tied very closely with the new Justice Matters curriculum, which was just instituted this fall for all incoming students at the school.

The workshop, which took place on Wednesday, Jan. 27, got participants writing the first drafts of the stories.

This was also a contest that Cabrini extended to people in the neighborhood.

Last year Dr. Mary Laver introduced this contest in the Norristown community.

“Sister Ursula had the idea that every action is stemmed from a belief. We start because of beliefs and then we learn to act upon them. That is how it intertwines with the social justice curriculum,” Persichetti said.

The essay was set to have contestants try to analyze what they truly believe in and where the belief came from.

“Last year ECG’s class was intertwined with social justice and they had to complete this essay. It shows the students how to tell stories and how to include more than one voice to make multiple beliefs,” Nancy Watterson, assitant professor of social justice, said.

“This contest is meant for students, faculty and the community to hear a variety of beliefs. It is about what a community believes. Isn’t that what college is about? Students figuring out other people’s beliefs while also learning to work with them, in a classroom, dorm room, or in other on or off-campus activities,” Persichetti said.

“I think that it is a good thing to be a part of this contest. I think it is good for students to see someone around campus getting up and speaking about what they believe. The contest has forced me to really look inside myself and realize things that I haven’t ever before. I guess this contest is making me pay attention to things that I have always looked past,” Genicka Voltaire, senior education major, said.

People who write the essays will then read them during the Founder’s Day ceremony. Not only will the essays be

read, but students from other classes will contribute by making radio projects, film slideshows and other forms of media stating their beliefs.

“Our Founder’s Day ‘This I believe’ project is not a contest with ‘winners or losers.’ It’s an open-ended program that invites as many people on campus as possible to participate. Although the program on Tuesday, Feb. 23 can only feature about 12 presenters, we plan to collect and share all of the essays that are submitted for this project by students, faculty, staff and administrators,” Laver said.

Anyone who is willing to write an essay for the 2010 Founder’s Day “This I believe” project, needs to submit a 300word essay to Dr. Laver in the Wolfington Center by Friday, Feb. 5.

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The 2010-11 housing lottery will take place in the Residence Life Office, in the Widener Center, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students planning to live on campus next year must participate in the lottery.

Senior portrait retakes will be held in the Mansion Seminar room from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information contact Snezana Ilic 610-902-8755

Friday, Feb. 5

$2 Fast Track to Philly SEPTA passes will be on sale in the SEaL office in Jazzman’s Café from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 7

Mass will be celebrated for Mary Matonak, in the Bruckmann Memorial Chapel of St. Joseph at 7:00 p.m. All are invited to attend.

Monday, Feb. 8

The Monday Mile will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Marketplace. Contact Jess Huda at 610-902-8318 for more information.

Tuesday, Feb. 9

BINGO, a Cabrini favorite, will begin at 9 p.m. in Jazzman’s Cafe. Come out and compete for prizes.

Wednesday, Feb. 10 WWW Raw Open Forum will allow students to talk about issues that matter to them. It will be held in Founder’s Hall, room 370 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. Contact Melissa Waters at 610-902-1061 for more information.

Government Career and Information Fair will be held in the Grace Hall Atrium from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. To get more information go to www. cabrini. edu/careerservices.

The Body Image Coalition will host its monthly meeting. All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend.

The meeting will be held from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. in the Holy Spirit Library, 2nd floor conference room.

Chef’s Fare, the annual competition among regional chefs will be held in the Marketplace from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 11

Go Red for Heart Health will be held in the Marketplace from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

The Active Minds Meeting will be held to advocate mental health awareness on campus.

It will be held at 3:15 p.m in the Counseling office.

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NATION & WORLD Ruling changes way elections are run In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court decided that corporate spending on elections cannot be banned by the government.

The decision changes the way elections are run by creating less regulation on funding. Laws in 24 states were left in direct or indirect confliction with the ruling, leaving some states to decide how to reinterpret their state laws.

Most notably, states that have bans on political contributions by corporations and unions will be affected.

All states will be affected however, because they will be unable to create new state laws restricting corporate spending on elections.

Health insurance companies debate costs In New York City, there is a riff between United Health Care, one of the biggest U.S. insurance companies and Continuum Health Partners, a chain which includes five major New York hospitals.

The struggle is over control of health care costs.

One of the main arguments is over the insurance giant’s plan to cut patients’ reimbursements in half if the hospital does not notify the company within 24 hours of the patient being admitted.

The fight only adds to the already uncertain state of health care.

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Relay for Life meetings scheduled

Relay for Life meetings for the team captains have been scheduled. Relay for Life is an overnight event, which celebrates the lives of those who have battled cancer and remembers loved ones. The event benefits the American Cancer Society.

This year’s event will be held on March 20-21 from 3 p.m. until 9 a.m. in the Dixon Center.

The team captain meeting dates are as follows: Feb. 16, March 2 and March 16 at 9:30 p.m. in the Holy Spirit Library’s basement lounge.

For more information contact Katie Keller at 610-902-8122 or at CabriniRelay@ gmail.com.

Tickets available for St. Jude Tickets are now available for the 6th Annual St. Jude Benefit Dinner. This dinner will be hosted in an effort to raise money for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

The evening will feature food by Cabrini’s own Executive Chef Rodney S. Stockett and raffles from the Office of Student Diversity.

It will be held on Friday, Feb. 12 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. in the Mansion.

Tickets are $25 for Cabrini students and $50 for guests, which includes food and beverages. To purchase tickets contact Joan Kleckner at jdk714@cabrini.edu.

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Toyota to stop making certain models in U.S.

Toyota will temporarily stop making eight models of vehicles in the U.S., after finding a manufacturing flaw in the gas pedals. This is the third time that the company has needed to recall vehicles due to a condition where the gas pedal sticks and causes the car to accelerate more than intended. Toyota hopes that the problem will not damage their reputation as the number one car company in recent years.

Obama proposes 3-year freeze on spending

U.S. economy boasts large increase

In order to stick to his plan of cutting the budget deficit, President Obama has proposed a three-year freeze on domestic program spending.

The money that is expected to be saved by this plan is about $250 billion over 10 years.

It will be a small gain, however, in comparison to the estimated $9 trillion in deficits that the government expect to have in that span.

The U.S. economy made great strides at amounting a comeback.

It boasted a tremendous increase in the 4th quarter of 2009.

The growth is said to be the fastest in over six years.

Washington Center rep. to visit campus Ms. Stephanie Aromando, a representative from The Washington Center, will be on campus on Tuesday, Feb. 23 to discuss the Center’s program.

The Washington Center serves as a clearing house for internships with the U.S. government and other institutions such as CNN. Students spend an entire semester in Washington working in an internship, taking class and participating in a scheduled program of activities. This program is open to all majors and provides internship opportunities for the fall, spring and summer semesters.

The Washington Center information session will be held on Tuesday, February 23 in the Iadarola Lecture Hall from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. All students and faculty members interested in this program are encouraged to attend this meeting.

For more information, contact Dr. James Hedtke at ext. 8336 or jhedtke@cabrini.edu.

You can also visit the Washington Center’s Web site at www.twc.edu.

Pa. bill outlaws cell phones while driving A newly passed House bill will now make it illegal for drivers to text or use a cell-phone without a hands free device in Pennsylvania.

The Markosek bill won by a margin of 189-6.

The bill will be in effect for all moving vehicles, except for navigational systems or for dialing 911.

Offenders will be fined $50 with proceeds put towards educational programs on distracted driving as well as driving under the influence.

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CORRECTION In last week’s article “Cabrini Fund to go towards students’ financial aid,” it stated that the Cabrini fund was up by 80 percent for this year. The Cabrini fund is actually up eight percent this year. We apologize for any inconveniences caused by the mistake.

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DR. JOSEPH ROMANO Celebrating 50 years of service at Cabrini College “

I love teaching and I put all my energy into it. My students give back by inspiring and enlightening me with ideas I may not have ever thought before.

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One of Cabrini College’s professors celebrated 50 years of service to the college on Thursday, Jan. 21. Dr. Joseph Romano commemorated his 50 year anniversary at Cabrini by traveling to New York City for a reception in his honor. Many alumni, friends and colleagues attended to enjoy and honor this great achievement.

Alumni from the first graduating class of Cabrini in 1961 also attended the reception. Romano taught history and philosophy to those seniors when he first arrived at Cabrini in the fall of 1960.

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“The reception was terrific.

It was great to see old graduates and friends. It was a tremendous time,” Romano said.

Dr. Marilyn Johnson, English professor, remembers the many memories of Romano.

“I have always been impressed with how concerned he is with his students, helping them learn how to learn. He is one person that has always been eager to teach his students that,” Johnson said.

Romano teaches philosophy, baseball and tennis classes at Cabrini, three things that he is very passionate about. Students can find him outside in the fall teaching and playing tennis with his students. Students can also find him in the

classroom teaching philosophy to upperclassmen and ECG to freshmen.

“One way to tell how his students view him is at alumni gatherings. They flock around him to talk and to tell him how much they enjoyed his classes,” Johnson said.

“He is very well versed in philosophy. He really gets us to think outside the box during class,” Francesca Pizzigoni, junior math major, said.

Not only do students and alumni take insight and enjoyment away from Romano’s classes, but his students give back to him as well.

“I love teaching and I put all my energy into it. My students

give back by inspiring and enlightening me with ideas I may not have ever thought of before,” Romano said.

Romano was also vice president of academic affairs from 1979 to 1988. While he was vice president, he proposed and received approval for the first masters program at Cabrini.

Romano has also taught courses at Villanova and St. Joseph’s University. He taught a logic course to female nurses at Villanova.

“No one would teach them logic at that time because they were women and people thought they weren’t logical,” Romano said.

At St. Joseph’s in 1962, he taught at the only institution

that offered night classes for students who worked and wanted to go back to school.

“I’ve been offered full-time positions at other places but have always felt that I have more freedom to teach here at Cabrini,” Romano said.

The last 50 years of Romano’s teaching has been dedicated to his students.

“It doesn’t seem that long.

I’ll keep teaching as long as I can,” Romano said.

“He always welcomes students and students enjoy him. He is a genuine, straight forward, kind, honest and brilliant man,” Dr. Thomas Stretton, assistant professor of education, said.

Savings plan could help students pay college tuition

Savings 529 Plan

-This plan sets funds aside to help pay for college costs.

-All states offer some sort of 529 plan.

-Offers tax benefits.

-Can be set up by a student’s parent or grandparent.

-There are two main types: SAVINGS: The funds are invested into Mutual funds and other similar funds.

PREPAID: Individual can pre-pay for part of or all costs of an in-state public university. Can be converted for use in out of state universities and private universities.

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As the cost of college rises, many students are having a rough time finding the money to pay for their education.

One way of setting aside money for college is through a 529 plan, also known as a qualified tuition plan.

The concept of a 529 plan was formed through Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1996.

“A 529 plan is just like an independent retirement account, but it is used to cover tuition costs,” Ann D. McAleer, independent financial adviser, said.

A parent or grandparent may set up an account for a student. The money can only be used for education. One can contribute money into the account with after-tax dollars and the growth is tax-free.

“Just recently a client of mine put away $40,000 for their child’s education. They won’t have to worry about the money being taxed when the child needs the money,” McAleer said.

The 529 plan does not have to be set aside to only one

child in the family. “If the child received enough money through scholarships and grants, the money could go to a sibling or even one of the parents. For instance, if the mother decides to take courses at a community college, she is welcome to the money,” McAleer said.

Since the economy is affecting many families, the use of 529 plans is decreasing.

Families that are not making as much as they used to are not contributing to their funds.

“The 529 plan is a discretionary contribution in which one has money that they can put away for later. If one does not have any money to contribute because it is a matter of food or funds, the family is going to pick the food,” McAleer said.

Instead of putting money directly into the account, some families choose to invest the account money into stocks to make it grow faster.

“People are starting to realize that relying on stocks is not always the safest thing to do especially when it comes to important money that will be used for education,” McAleer said. “Many have lost money in their IRAs because of the

stock market.”

“New investors are being more conservative and playing it safe with their funds by not placing the money they need in the stock market,” McAleer said.

The savings in the account can be used for college credits, overall tuition, room and board, books and off campus housing.

There are two types of 529 plans called college savings plans and prepaid tuition plans. With the prepaid plan, one can purchase college credits at the current tuition rate.

“Prepaid plans are administered either by a state college or university,” McAleer said.

A savings plan consists of money put into the account or other investments such as stocks and bonds. If stocks are used, then the market plays a key role in whether or not the account grows in value.

“I think that the 529 plan is a really cool thing. It is a great way to save up for an education and be sure that you will have money available,” McAleer said.

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Miracle diets won’t fix obesity rate IN MY OPINION

danielle mclaughlin asst. a&e editor

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In America, two thirds of all adults are overweight or obese. This is a shocking statistic especially when you realize how many people you personally know that fall into this statistic. So what exactly is to blame for the increasing rate of obesity in America?

Is it the food we consume or the lifestyle we live?

Food is not to blame for the increasing rate of obesity. The amount of food consumed in one sitting and being uneducated about the right portion size is a big factor and accounts for part of the reason why people are drastically gaining weight.

America has developed the attitude that bigger is better. When referring to

portion size and waistlines, this isn’t true or healthy.

Food has become more of a want than a need and while there are people starving in parts of the world, some are stuffing their faces when they’re not even hungry.

Some people think that in order to lose weight they have to starve themselves and drastically limit the types of food they can consume.

This is 100 percent incorrect. In order to maintain your weight you can eat a normal amount of food as long as you exercise at least three to four times a week.

In the past year I have managed to lose over 45 pounds. People always ask me, “How did you do it?”

I’m sorry to say there’s no secret overnight remedy to weight loss. Diet, exercise and a little help from Weight Watchers has lead me to my success. The minute I started reading the nutrition facts on foods, down- sizing my portions and hitting the gym, I saw the changes I wanted to see. It was a total lifestyle change, which is why I believe food isn’t to blame for America’s increasing waistlines.

Personally, I love to eat and Weight Watchers

is a great weight loss plan because you can still eat all the foods you love and go out to eat. The difference is that you just have to make smarter choices at restaurants and limit your portions. The only catch to going on a diet is that you have to be willing to change your lifestyle. A diet doesn’t have to be this terrible deprivation that most people make it out to be. It feels good to be more healthy and active.

Did anyone ever notice that as technology progresses so does obesity?

More people are taking the elevator instead of the stairs and driving instead of walking. Although these don’t seem like life-altering choices, the decision to choose technology over physical activity has really taken a toll on our country.

For those who don’t regularly go to the gym, walking up the stairs is the only activity some people get during the day. More people working in offices and less people doing physical labor has also helped America’s obesity statistic rise.

Unfortunately when people develop an unhealthy lifestyle, it is often passed down to younger generations. Adult

obesity isn’t the only form of obesity our nation is concerned with. Childhood obesity has seen a drastic climb in the passtcouple of years.

In fact, 15 percent (about 9 million) of children aged six to 17

are obese. More kids are coming home from school and going on the computer, playing video games or watching TV rather than going outside and doing physical activities.

What is the solution to

obesity? I believe if people get educated about food and realize when their body is actually hungry vs. when you feel like eating for no reason we can hopefully start to decrease the rate of obesity.

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Cabrini offers students the opportunity to make healthy eating choices with their “Healthy Monday” program, which lets students take part in weekly events like the Monday Mile, a walk around campus. The cafeteria also offers healthy meal alterna-

Robertson’s Haiti remarks shocking, insensitive IN MY OPINION

alyssa davies

asst. web editor

aad724@cabrini.edu

There are so many ways I could describe Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson, but one in mind sticks out the most. A few screws short, perhaps?

The host of “The 700 Club” has recently claimed that the earthquake in Haiti was the result of a contract gone wrong with the devil.

It is his belief that they sold their souls in a pact with the devil in order to break free from French rule many

years ago.

An earthquake is caused by the breaking and shifting of rock beneath the Earth’s surface. These slates of rock, also known as tectonic plates, are constantly moving and bumping into each other, causing an earthquake.

I see little reason to believe that the Haitians sold their souls to any satanic figure, let alone one that can cause a 7.0 shake. This isn’t the first time he’s spoke out with something so extravagant.

Robertson has also linked the terrorist attack of 9/11 and natural disaster of Hurricane Katrina with the legalization of abortion in the U.S. The scary thing is, this man actually tried running in the presidential campaign of 1988. Imagine where we would be with a mind like his sitting in the Oval Office.Robertson speaks with his head in the clouds using natural

disasters and terrorist attacks to push forward his own strict views. Claiming that a whole nation sold their souls to the devil is too far-fetched for one to

even imagine. How dare he spread skepticism about an entire nation which he has probably never set foot on.

We should be focusing on the bigger picture, which

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Robertson, pictured, is in the midst of controversy.

is to help this nation pull itself back together. He says that we need to guide these people back to the light, but who is he to say they were ever lost in the first place? These medieval superstitions need to end and we need to accept what has happened and move on.

It is in my opinion that people like Pat Robertson are holding this world back. He lives in a slight state of dementia and its time that someone put his feet back on the ground. If he chooses to believe his obsolete views then that is his business. However, I don’t see the need for him to voice them out over the TV for the entire world to hear.

The earthquake was a natural disaster that caused the death of millions.

Families must pick up the pieces and rebuild their lives despite hardship and sorrow. Many people have actually devoted their own

time and money in helping the Haitians. They are taking a step out of their own lives and bringing attention to the truth.

It is those people that I respect and those people that I have hope for. They show what human beings are truly capable of and that is love and passion.

In my eyes they are true Christians.

While I cannot stop Robertson from spreading his arrogance, I have the utmost hope that people like those I’ve just described will see through the clouds and bring back the sun. It is those people who come together in times of need that will make this world a better place despite those trying to tear it down.

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PERSPECTIVES 7

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Cabrini visits Guatemala Students sound off about their winter break at San Lucas Mission

IN MY OPINION

lauren sliva

asst. web editor

lbs42@cabrini.edu

Guatemala is viewed as a dangerous place to go. Well, that’s what my mom thought. But I was one of six Cabrini students and two faculty members who went to the third world country below Mexico to see a completely different lifestyle than what we “gringos,” the term Guatemalans have for Americans, are used to in the United States.

Before taking my first trip out of the country my mom was in a frenzy. She was worried about me getting kidnapped or sold to the open market.

What I think is the misconception of lower income countries is that everywhere in that country is dangerous. People listen, read, and watch news stories about how a bus blew up and people died or a girl was kidnapped in this one major city which a lot of people, like my mom, believe to happen continuously throughout all the cities and towns.

When we arrived in Guatemala City, I was surprised to see just how different yet familiar everything seemed, at

IN MY OPINION

michelle costa

asst. news editor

mmc78@cabrini.edu

To get the chance to travel is to open one’s imagination to new realities.

Being given the chance to travel to a developing country makes real all that was ever taught in school year after year, day after day.

We all know very well that there is poverty

least from inside the airport. Outside of the airport, it reminded me of a dilapidated big city.

It seemed run down from lack of funding, corrupt government, and the scars from its recent civil war. I didn’t get to walk around Guatemala City; instead we went straight to the Mayan city of San Lucas.

San Lucas is not like many of its surrounding towns; economically it’s more advanced and growing faster than most of the other towns.

Contradictory to what my mom believed, I felt safe in this town. The people are very friendly and the town works as a whole, working with one another to benefit everyone who lives in the city.

What I also think is incredible is how technologically advanced they were compared to what I expected. I envisioned a 1990 computer with a broken mouse, maybe a phone here or there, and that only a few people would have cell phones that work. I was surprised to see that everyone had cell phones, that internet was very common, and that they are more connected to the world than I originally thought.

Despite the surprising state of the city, we were given rules like don’t go out at night. The rules partially had to do with the dog fights that were going on every night, and we had a curfew of 9:00 p.m. every night.

What I’ve come to realize is that Guatemala is like every other city, town, or community that and lack of economic opportunities in our world, but only a handful choose to take the opportunity to live that life for a week.

I, for one, stepped onto that plane to Guatemala City with hopes and fears, which left me with positive memories that most certainly created an experience of a lifetime.

This trip was the time to put aside all textbooks, notes and papers, and step into the life these people live. Although lacking in material possessions, Guatemala’s bright and vibrant culture expands one’s spirit and hopefulness in a completely different dimension.

Being able to wake up early and work as the Mayan people do has

the United States has.

There are dangerous parts, places where I need to watch out. But the problem with Guatemala is that it is in poverty; whatever they experience will be worse than if it happened here or in any other welldeveloped country.

By visiting Guatemala, I was able to see a completely different lifestyle. The community, the way they dress, and their culture as a whole is something to admire, especially since they have overcome their corrupt government and overall poverty.

I’ve come to better appreciate what we have in the U.S., everything from the fast food to the beds to the plumbing.

It’s something that we as Americans are used to and forget how spoiled we are. I like my luxuries, but I respect those that live in less privileged and unfortunate cultures.

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brought my appreciation to a whole new level. But how is it that these people are so cheerful and positive? For I can strongly believe and recognize the hurt souls that still remain inside many, from the genocide that only occurred not too many years ago.

How can these individuals focus on the future when their family members are no longer alive to live each day with them? I asked that same question almost every night while in Guatemala.

I long to know how these amazing people seem not to fear or hold anger against those who destroyed their homes and their pride.

As we walked the cobblestone roads, which

IN MY OPINION

kelsey kastrava

asst. features editor kmk94@cabrini.edu

Working in solidarity with the Mayan people from San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala was not exactly what I had planned for my last week of winter break.

I was not immediately thrilled with the idea of living in a third world country in a humble shelter with poverty lurking in every corner.

In fact, I avoided the idea of the trip because I simply wanted my last week of break for my own leisure. I don’t know what exactly came over me to decide I wanted to be a part of this trip, but I now feel privileged to have been a part of the experience.

Many of the students in Dr. Zurek’s ECG 200 class were not fortunate enough to take the journey to Guatemala because their parents were apprehensive about the safety of their child. They simply “googled” the country and immediately prohibited them from the opportunity. I consider this to be an ignorant judgment and moreover

raised dust with every step, I can only seem to focus on the large eyes of sincerity that each person held and offered. For we, as American tourists, may be their only source of income for that day.

I fear the future of Guatemalan children, and how their life should be when they get older. Is there any sensible hope for a future or career?

Guatemala has every capability a country needs to rebuild themselves and sustain a loveable home for the Mayan people. But I believe that no further improvements can be done until the effects of the genocide are completely voided.

I often wonder if there is a way to create

a blockade to their child’s education of the world beyond their bubble of suburbia.

During my stay in San Lucas Toliman I performed work that changed my outlook on my attitude in life and learned about a culture that has persevered through hellish times. I toured the community and saw devastating living conditions, starved children, and in the midst of all the despair were smiling faces of the Mayan people.

Our daily agenda included several different jobs around town such as cleaning the children’s school, helping construct the women’s center, paving a road and picking coffee beans. We often worked alongside the locals who were especially grateful for the help and a few times we were lucky enough to speak with them. In just a short week, we even formed friendships with the townspeople.

Marta was a Mayan woman who owned a shop with native clothing, scarves, knick-knacks and jewelry. Through her broken English we learned a lot about her culture and the woman’s role as a domestic housekeeper in addition to owning a shop in which she created the products.

She was nice enough to allow us into her home.

She confidently showed us around her modest house and it was then that it really hit me that I don’t work at all for all of the

a peacebuilding process that will ultimately settle worries and bring turmoil to rest. Clearly there are issues that are needed to be taken into consideration, but no change will be done or made until the emotional pain is demolished and forgotten.

I believe the bright smiles are only half of what the Mayan people truly feel, whereas the other half lies behind that smile with exhaustion and hesitation.

One can quickly sense and pick up the abundance of pain that is still found when trying to explain the personal stories of a husband being killed, and having to escape with young children night after night so they did not become the next victims.

fortunes in my life. Marta on the other hand works every day of her life to have what she considered in her community to be a nice home.

I would not go so far as to say I am a completely changed person because of my trip to Guatemala.

However, I can say that I understand the struggles of these people and I appreciate my life more.

I learned how lucky I am to be born into a life with health insurance, guaranteed shelter and a surplus of food. I don’t think I’ll ever forget the faces of the starving children in the streets of San Lucas Toliman as I drove passed them on my way to lunch. It was an eye-opening realization to know that I live in luxury while so many people go hungry.

I can only hope that parents of Cabrini students allow their children to experience life. This trip along with any other service trip is so much more fulfilling than spring break in the Bahamas.

The overwhelming sense of reward far exceeds a lavish vacation. Not only was I safe in San Lucas, but I actually felt a small sense of home.

I was welcomed by a community and could feel the gratefulness in the air.

My trip to San Lucas Mission was not only a journey of understanding, but a journey of solidarity in that we walked with the Mayan people for 7 days of life as a Guatemalan.

In my opinion after living a week in Guatemala: is that yes of course improvements have been made and the spirits of the people are far from what I had ever expected, but is that it? Is that where all the help ends?

No. I feel that so much can be done to reassure the future of these hard working people, and so much can be done to resettle their memories of the genocide. Studies and observations done through Catholic Relief Services have now shown that enforcing a peacebuilding policy will improve the development of the country as a whole, allowing ambition of improvement to shine through, pushing emotional distress aside.

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Students experience p KELSEY KASTRAVA

ASST. FEATURES EDITOR KMK94@CABRINI.EDU

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Sophomore Michelle Costa spends time with local Mayan children outside of the San Lucas Mission.

Guatemala is known to its natives as not only home, but a place of eternal spring. To the rest of the world it’s known as being among one of the 10 poorest nations in the world.

Located in Central America, the city exists in the high altitudes sitting near Lago di Atitlan. San Lucas Toliman was founded by the Kaqchikels, descendants of the K’iche’an people, after the collapse of the Mayan civilization. Once known for their military expertise and as the rising power in the land as the Spanish arrived, it became a nation robbed of its resources.

In the late 19th century, certain state policies wanted to create a national export of the area’s agriculture. In doing so a land owning elite confiscated the people’s land, leaving them without crops or employment. Instead they became victims to forced labor laws and subjected to contemptible labor practices.

For some time in the 20th century, several progressive governments were elected, and after a century of land appropriation, forced labor laws were eradicated. What remained, however, was income disparity among the majority of families living in San Lucas. It was impossible for common families to have land ownership making it hard to rise

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above the extreme poverty line.

After a short time with democracy, the elected progressive government was overthrown with the aid of the American CIA, and a repressive government took over, followed by decades of civil war.

During this period of conflict in the mid-20th century, a mission in San Lucas began to breathe hope into the repressed community. Although the mission was founded in the late 16th century, it was not until 1958 that help was really given to the people. The Catholic Church infused new hope into the region when a priest from Minnesota graced the land with his devotion to helping the Mayan people.

Father Greg Schaffer has committed his life to the community of San Lucas Toliman and, in doing so, he has brilliantly assisted the community to rise out of poverty.

He labored with them inspired by the teachings of Christian Social Doctrine. This teaches food security, shelter, education, health care and work to be vital for the growth of a nation.

Fr. Greg, along with all the community of the mission of San Lucas, has helped the Mayan people to help themselves. Over the past few decades more than 4,000 families were granted four acres of land to once again grow their own harvest.

San Lucas, although surrounded by many another communities, is one of the most advanced towns in

the area. Today the town, which once had cornstalk homes lining the roads to the church, now has cement block and stone homes in the majority of the city. Roadways are being built to make transportation of agriculture more efficient.

The mission also offers scholarships to those who wish to be proficient in carpentry, electricity, plumbing and stone masonry.

In addition to what the parish has done to allow the people to create their own stability, the mission has opened its doors to students and volunteers around the world to play a role in the restoration of a culture that has so long been abused and ignored.

Above all of the progress that the mission of San Lucas has allowed the Mayan people to make, the biggest accomplishment is their efforts in truly listening to the needs of the people. The people have been trampled and misused for centuries but at last people are now growing in their culture as a more effective society of people. If it were not for the mission and Fr. Greg it’s possible the culture may have died out due to lack of advancements and means of survival.

It is not to be mistaken, however, that San Lucas is a solely independent prosperous community. They still are battling years of financial hardships and will need to work together to continue the progress that has already begun.

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A young Mayan girl swaddles her brother as she walks through the town of San Lucas.

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Pictured are pre-matured coffee plants that are being nurtured in a sun-proof environment to prevent heat from seeping in.

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Cabrini students leveled ground in preparation for paving a roadway.

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poverty firsthand

uatemala MICHELLE COSTA

ASST. NEWS EDITOR

MMC78@CABRINI.EDU

During a bloody civil war from the 1960s to the 1990s, 626 villages were destroyed and 1.5 million people were displaced due to violence. A total of 200,000 or more were murdered or disappeared. These frightening, yet truthful statistics are the numbers that continue to haunt the people of Guatemala after 500 years of bloody genocide and then more than 30 years of civil war.

For one community on Lake Atitlan, San Lucas Toliman has been blessed with their very own saint-like man who has worked with them to change their lives in so many ways.

43 years ago Father Greg arrived at San Lucas only with the intentions of being there for a short period of time. One short period ended up being almost 47 years.

During his time in San Lucas, Fr. Greg has worked with the people there to restore the spirit and level of opportunities for the Mayan people in this area. His most recent projects currently in production include constructing roadways to allow increased production of fairly traded

coffee.

When Fr. Greg first started the San Lucas schools only a total of three students attended. Now, there are a total of 600 students in the elementary school and four hundred students in the high school.

The mission has provided medical advancements and access for the Guatemalan people in the area.

Currently, 22 villages are provided with health care. This policy allows all needed operations and clinical visits to be free.

Over the years the mission is now responsible for employing and paying about 400 workers that cover all types of labor implemented by Fr. Greg.

“The process of poverty is more difficult than finding a home and something to eat,” Fr. Greg said.

Father longs to restore his peoples’ self image that have been slowly destroyed by the lifetime struggles of poverty.

“Poverty is a cancer on a culture,” Fr. Greg said. He preaches on how the riches in the Mayan culture are a blessing from above and should be honored every day.

The biggest improvement and

understanding that Father provides is that solidarity is not working in front of people, but instead, walking with and alongside the people.

Father has learned that the only way to succeed is to listen to what the people have to say and honor their suggestions and create them into possibilities that are achievable to all.

Throughout Fr. Greg’s contributions one of his many passions are to instill the gifts and talents we were all given from God, and to use them to enrich the world in a unique way.

These individuals are beyond some of the luckiest citizens in Guatemala, to be living amongst a man who has given up many material possessions to provide hope for the ones he loves.

The changes and developments that Father has so passionately put into action are some of the most astonishing improvements any third world country could pray for.

For more information please visit, www.sanlucasmission.org.

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Traci Beltz cleaning a window inside of the San Lucas Mission using a newspaper as a cloth.

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Traci Beltz adds coffee beans into the collection bag along with the other workers.

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Raquel Green, Traci Beltz, Michelle Costa, Kelsey Kastrava, Jenn Prutzer, Mimi Moore and Lauren Sliva after a morning of coffee picking the group displays their progress, resulting in less than a dollar per person.

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Michelle Costa, Jenn Prutzer and Traci Beltz washed dishes at the San Lucas Mission after breakfast.

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Arts & Entertainment Blurbals justin sillner

asst. features editor jjs33@cabrini.edu

‘Hills’ star seeks perfection by becoming plastic Reality star Heidi Montag recently went under the knife on a quest to reach perfection. The 23-year-old’s procedures included a mini brow lift, Botox nose job, fat injections in her cheeks and lips, a chin reduction, liposuction to her neck, her ears pinned back, buttocks augmentation, liposuction to her waist and thighs and breast augmentation revision. The reality star says she is willing to experience more pain in order to reach perfection.

Cameron’s movie ‘Avatar’ makes it big in movie world James Cameron’s “Avatar” is quickly becoming the highest grossing film worldwide. It has broken the record for the seventh weekend surpassing Cameron’s other blockbuster hit, “Titanic” which grossed $25.2 million.

Celebrities give back to Haiti Celebrities lent their star power to help the people of Haiti in a telethon Friday, Jan. 22. Millions tuned into the concert which bought in $58 million from viewers donations. The telethon featured many artists such as Rihanna, Jay-Z, Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake and Sting, among others.

‘Jersey Shore’ cast fist pumping for a raise in salary The cast of MTV’s hit show, “Jersey Shore,” is looking for a huge raise for the next season of the show. The cast, who had only received a few hundred dollars in the first season, wants $10,000 per episode. They said if they do not get the raise, none of the cast will return next season. Recent reports say that the cast will do another season, but they won’t be at Seaside this summer.

Brangelina: It’s just another rumor The News of the World has reported a split between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. The reports said that an unnamed source claims the two stars are no longer together. After a couple of hours, representatives of Pitt and Jolie shot down the rumors.

They attended the Directors Guild of America Awards this past week.

Stalker alert: Kim Kardashian files restraining order Kim Kardashian is seeking a restraining order against Dennis Shaun Bowman who contacted her last November on Twitter confessing his love for the reality star. Bowman moved from Georgia to California to be closer to Kardashian. He has even begun to show up to her appearances. Bowman legitimately thinks that he and Kardashian are involved in a romantic relationship.

Bowman is not allowed to come within 500 ft. of the star.

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Gill Davis is currently the music director at WYBF and has her own two hour radio show.

‘Indie with Gilly D’ on joe demarzio

asst. perspectives editor jad38@cabrini.edu

Ever wonder where those intense beats and rhythms are coming from in the communication wing? On every Monday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Gillian Davis, senior communication major, entertains fans with her radio show, “Indie with Gilly D” on 89.1 WYBF-FM “The Burn.” Davis plays a variety of independent music including band that are both new and old.

“I play mostly underground independent rock music with a nice mix of classic rock and alternative. On my last show, I played the new Animal Collective EP, Bon Iver, Spoon’s new album, Florence + the Machine, Them Crooked Vultures and Blakroc,” Davis said. “I always pay close attention to the new releases and make sure that they get a hefty amount of air play.”

Cabrini’s radio station continues to enthrall students with their various radio events throughout the year.

Davis has been part of WYBF radio since sophomore year and has enjoyed working with the executive staff and the general staff.

Davis’ responsibilities and favorite things about the station include helping plan events, promoting the station and of course, discovering new music.

“I can be found at all hours of the day and night in the com-

munication department working in the production studio,” Davis said. “WYBF is hosting events this semester such as “Streaming Hope for Haiti,” WYBF’s “Funny Fest” and will also be appearing all around campus playing the top jams of the moment.”

Just like Davis, every on-air DJ working with WYBF has his or her own unique style of music, “Right now my favorite artist is Bon Iver. My all-time-favorite band is the Beatles,” Davis said.

“If I were a rock star I wish I was Deborah Harry from Blondie or Patti Boyd. Even though she has nothing to do with music, she just was married to two of the best musicians of all time, George Harrison and Eric Clapton, and she had a wild lifestyle that I am completely envious of.”

“She isn’t afraid to speak up and be herself. She seems to have a very boho-eclectic style, which makes her a good music director because she is well-versed in different musical groups that other people may or may not know about. She is also extremely talkative, so her bubbly personality makes her stand out,” Liz Scopelliti, assistant promotions director of WYBF, said.

89. 1 WYBF-FM “The Burn” is not the only radio experience Davis has had.

“I interned one summer in New York City for the radio station 95.5 WPLJ. There I was a promotional intern where I would set up and organize events, promote the

station, talk with devoted listeners and on occasion attend some of the concerts that WPLJ were involved with,” Davis said. “It was truly a great experience and gave me great insight into the working world of radio.”

“Gill is a very energetic, confident and outgoing person, which makes her a great radio DJ. She also has an open-mind when it comes to music and always displays that during her shows. Gill has always been very dedicated to WYBF and is one of the goto students on the staff,” Heather Fullerton, General Manager of 89.1 WYBF-FM, said.

Will Davis continue her music hobby as a possible career choice?

“Having a career in radio is a huge possibility for me. I have been a music addict since I was a little kid so I absolutely must have a career based focused and immersed in music,” Davis said.

“My dream job would be becoming the music director of an independent/rock station. I also would not mind working in the production studio because I love to edit audio and produce projects for radio programs,” Davis said.

If anyone is interested in joining radio or helping out with the music department please feel free to contact Gillian Davis or any member of the WYBF staff.

Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010

Thursday Movie Times: Clearview Anthony Wayne: ~Thursday Feb.4~

The Tooth Fairy Starring Dwayne Johnson, Ashley Judd, PG 102 min.

4:45 p.m. | 7:00 p..m.

When In Rome Starring Kristen Bell, Josh Duhamel, PG-13 91 min.

5:15 p.m. | 7:30 p.m.

It’s Complicated Starring Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, R 114 min.

5:10 p.m. | 7:40 p.m.

Sherlock Holmes Starring Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law and Rachel McAdams, PG-13 134 min.

5:00 p.m. | 7:50 p.m.

The Lovely Bones Starring Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, PG-13 135 min.

4:30 p.m. | 7:15 p.m.

United Artists King Of Prussia Stadium 16 & IMAX: ~Thursday, Feb.4 ~

Extraordinary Measures Starring Harrison Ford, Brendon Fraser, PG 106 min.

11:30 a.m. | 2:10 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. | 7:45 p.m. | 10:35 p.m.

Legion Starring Paul Bettany, Dennis Quaid, R 100 min.

11:15 a.m. | 1:50 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. | 6:55 p.m. | 9:30 p.m.

The Tooth Fairy Starring Dwayne Johnson, Ashley Judd, PG 102 min.

11:10 a.m. | 1:40 p.m. | 4:20 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | 9:40 p.m.

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakuel Starring Zachery Levi, David Cross, PG 88 min.

11:05 a.m. | 1:20 p.m. | 3:40 p.m. | 6:20 p.m. | 9:10 p.m.

Avatar: 3D Starring Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, PG-13 160 min.

11:40 a.m. | 12:20 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | 4:10 p.m. | 7:10 p.m. | 7:50 p.m. | 10:40 p.m.

Avatar: An IMAX 3D Experience Starring Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, PG-13 160 min.

11:00 a.m. | 2:50 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 10:10 p.m.

It’s Complicated Starring Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, R 114 min.

3:45 p.m.

Sherlock Holmes Starring Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law and Rachel McAdams, PG-13 134 min 11:50 a.m. | 3:10 p.m. | 6:40 p.m. | 10:00 p.m.

The Blind Side Starring Sandra Bullock, Kathy Bates, PG-13 126 min.

12:40 p.m.

The Book of Eli Starring Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, R 118 min.

1:10 p.m. | 4:15 p.m. | 7:20 p.m. | 10:15 p.m.

Up in the Air Starring George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, R 109 min.

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Crazy Heart Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal, R, 112 min.

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Cera entertains in ‘Youth in Revolt’ lauren miskofsky staff writer

lmm345@cabrini.edu

Michael Cera has played hilarious movie roles in films such as “Superbad” with Jonah Hill to “Year One” with Jack Black and now on to his newest film “Youth in Revolt” that came out Jan. 8. The movie, based on a book written by C.D. Payne, is full of jokes and amusing characters.

In the 90-minute film Cera plays 14-year-old Nick Twisp. Cera’s character, besides having divorced parents and a stuttering problem, seems to be infatuated with the idea of having sex. Nick aims for ways to get rid of the fact that he is a virgin because he feels that he is the only one still in that category. In the movie Cera develops a split personality, calling himself Francois Dillinger so that he can make the girl of his dreams, Sheeni, fall in love with him.

Sheeni, also 14, is played by Sheridan Saunders. Sheeni is the typical blonde hair, blue-eyed girl that seems to be the attraction of all the men. Sheeni did not show any

interest in Nick until she had come across his wild side and became pulled in.

He meets his new love at an RV park that his boy-crazy mother forced the family to vacation at.

Despite the fact that Cera’s character Nick is very shy, he uses his alter ego to do the things he only wishes he could as his normal self.

He believes that acting this way will make it possible for Sheeni to forget about her very poetic and muscular boyfriend. Throughout the rest of the film Nick spends his time find Sheeni and be together after they both have left the RV park.

Each film that Michael Cera has been involved with has been successful and funny. Cera does a great job of getting into character and distinguishing the fact that he is not putting on the same goofy act as he put on in the films before.

Cera is an extremely strong actor and does well adapting to each part and blending in with the rest of the cast. He is very entertaining and has a great knack for putting his own silly twists on the personality he displayed in “Youth in Revolt.”

The movie filled the audience

with laughter as he went back and forth between himself and his split personality. Because he is chasing after his love throughout the entire movie, something that he is used to doing because it seems to be a situation he gets himself stuck in with many of his past movies was amusing.

“Youth in Revolt” brings out Cera’s skills in a positive light and can bring a smile to anyone’s face.

Cera has a way of keeping his dry sense of humor alive even though it has been presented in a variety movies with each of the characters he has played. He displays a good amount of humor mixed with a little bit of sincerity. Watching Cera trade between Nick and his opposite personality is a good example of how he can make it look easy to bring out the differences in roles.

“Youth in Revolt,” which is rated R, earned about $25 million in box offices across the country. The cast made the film a winner and can be enjoyed by all viewers and recommended to anyone.

Ledger’s final film draws crowds alyssa mentzer

asst. news editor

ajm332@cabrini.edu

People everywhere hit movie theaters to see Heath Ledger in his last movie, “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.”

The movie’s A-list actors included Ledger, Johnny Depp, Jude Law, Colin Farrell, Lilly Cole and Christopher Plummer.

“I liked the movie, although I think I was simply mesmerized by the effects and not so much the story. Not to say the story wasn’t interesting,” Benjamin Ferguson, senior Spanish major, said.

The movie was directed and written by Terri Gilliam along with Charles McKeown who co-wrote the script. Gilliam has won numerous awards like the Empire Award and LAFCA Award and has also been nominated for an Oscar.

The movie premiered in select theaters on Christmas and premiered worldwide on Jan. 8. The movie was available for viewing in over 600 theaters and made $41,083,282 worldwide opening weekend.

“The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus” is a story about Dr. Parnassus’ (Christopher Plummer) traveling theater show and a race against time. The show takes the audience

on a wild ride through a magic mirror to explore their imagination.

However Dr. Parnassus has a secret. He has made a deal with the devil, Mr. Nick. This deal allowed Parnassus to gain immortality and later on trade his immortality for youth. The deal came with one condition; Dr. Parnassus’ first-born child would become the property of Mr. Nick on his or her 16th birthday.

With Dr. Parnassus’ daughter, Valentina’s (Lilly Cole) 16th birthday approaching, he will do anything to protect her.

“I thought the movie was okay.

It had a really weird story line and was confusing at times,” Anny Derrico, sophomore communication major, said.

Although the movie may have received different reactions from viewers, many of them decided to see it because it was Ledger’s final film before his death.

“I thought the movie looked kind of weird, but it was Heath Ledger’s last movie, so I figured it’s probably worth seeing,” Derrico said.

Ledger played the role of Tony in the movie. However a third of the way through the movie Ledger died, leaving the role empty and the movie unfinished.

In order to continue the movie his role was filled by Depp, Law

and Farrell. The actors played transformations of Ledger’s character, Tony. Each time Tony stepped into the imaginarium he physically transformed into a new actor.

“I thought Heath Ledger did a good job in the movie. It’s a shame he didn’t get to finish it, but I do think that they creatively incorporated other actors into his role. The transition was pretty smooth. You would have never known that he was supposed to be the only actor for that role,” Kate Riddle, sophomore exercise science and health promotion major, said.

Whether you saw the movie because it looked interesting or wanted one last look at Ledger on the big screen, “The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus” stirred up mixed emotions for all viewers.

“This movie is definitely not for everyone. I think you must be familiar with the other works of the director to understand the obscurity of his movies or just enjoy weird movies,” Ferguson said.

To read more reviews and learn more about the movie visit www. rottentomatoes.com or www.imdb. com

Mel Gibson, Danny Huston, R, 108 min.

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When in Rome Kristen Bell, Josh Duhamel, PG-13, 91 min.

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Pictured are the four actors Johnny Depp, Heath Ledger, Colin Farrell and Jude Law who all played Tony.

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‘It’s Complicated’ a hit for everyone megan conte

asst. web editor

mec734@cabrini.edu

The themes of “It’s Complicated” aren’t too complicated to grasp—it’s a comedy about love, divorce and romance. The twist is that it is about a middle-aged woman, who is alone after a nasty divorce and becomes romantically involved with two different men at once, one being her ex-husband.

Written and directed by Nancy Meyers, who also directed “Something’s Gotta Give,” “It’s Complicated” received 6.8 stars out of 10 from reviewers on The Internet Movie Database. The movie stars Academy Award winning actress Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin, Lake Bell, John Krasinski and Rita Wilson.

The movie takes place in southern California. There is a realistic feel in the beginning of the movie.

It feels like one is flying over the California coastline.

Streep plays Jane, who has three children and is full of many emotions. She makes a living from owning a bakery and restaurant, while having a complicated relationship with her ex-husband, Jake, who is played by Alec Baldwin. Jake is a

determined lawyer who married a younger woman, but still feels affectionate toward his ex-wife.

Meyers wants the viewer to believe in Jane for how well she models her perfect wardrobe to the way she loves her children.

In a movie like this, seeing a divorced couple still being romantic is enlightening. A viewer can look to the characters for hope in their relationships. “It’s Complicated” has a story line that many others have.

The movie is about believing in each other and believing in a relationship. Finding a balance in life to make each other happy is important.

Taking time out of the day to spend time together brings happiness to a relationship. Divorce is not always the answer; sometimes it is just working the kinks out within the relationship.

Despite the divorce, Jane, Jake and the children attend their son’s graduation. After the graduation, the family goes to lunch and Jake is flirting with Jane. This part stood out because it shows that there is still love between the both of them and they could possibly fix their relationship.

“I enjoyed the whole movie. I liked how things may seem terrible but everything happens for a reason

and all good things take time,” Lauren Karaszkiewicz, junior marketing major, said.

Even though Streep’s age is 60, she maintains her natural beauty which is beauty plastic surgery. One consistency in many of Meyer’s movies is that she uses middle-aged women over the age of 40. Viewers can relate to the actors.

“Even though the plot line and main characters are older, everyone can relate to them in some way. I really enjoyed seeing the movie; it kept me interested the whole time.

Though the movie is geared to an older crowd, our generation can relate to it somehow,” Amanda McGuckin, junior elementary major, said.

“It’s Complicated” was an overall good movie. Everyone gets old and relationships fail, but love will always prevail.

“It’s Complicated” is rated R for some illegal drug use and under the cover bed scenes.

The poster of the new Nancy Meyers movie “It’s Complicated.”

Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin and Lake Bell share a comedic scene during the movie.

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PLAYER PROFILE:

Caitlin Donahue

rachael renz

asst. news editor

rr724@cabrini.edu

After a rough field hockey season of injuries and losses, Caitlin Donahue has come out on top. With an overall record of 11-11 and a two-game loss in the conference, junior goalkeeper Donahue was titled the 2009 NCAA Statistical Champion for Save Percentage.

Among Donahue were her competitors from institutions including Eastern University, Neumann, Gwynedd-Mercy and Delaware Valley College.

Although Donahue received this wonderful award, the road to her success wasn’t easy. During the first game of the season against Rowan University, Donahue tore her medial collateral ligament when she tried to block a shot.

“When I was in excruciating pain and could barely move, I knew something bad happened to my knee. The doctor had one look at my knee and knew I tore my MCL and that I’d be out of the season indefinitely. I was really upset because I thought my season was over and all of my hard work during the summer and preseason was for nothing,” Donahue said.

“Caitlin is a very good player

but I don’t think she realizes how good she really is; she has always been so modest about her skills and talents. After she tore her MCL during her first game I was really sad for her. She has always been so devoted to her team and to the sport of field hockey but to be honest, I thought her season was over,” Pete Donahue, Cailtin’s father, said.

Donahue missed nine consecutive games due to her torn ligament and was welcomed back by opposing team, Immaculata University. During this game Donahue had nine saves for her sixth career shut-out.

“I was very surprised when I heard that Caitlin won the award.

I didn’t know she was in the running for it and the season had been over for awhile. I am very proud that she worked this hard when she had so many obstacles to overcome,” Pete Donahue said.

“I was so happy for her because it was so well deserved after her having a rough time with her injury at the beginning of the season. She really earned this award,” Allie Rodolico, junior defender, said.

Along with this award Donahue also earned the titles of Regions Top Defensive Player of the Week, Womens Field Hockey. com Honor Roll Accolade, Cabrini’s Student-Athlete of the Week and CSAC Player of the Week.

“When I first heard that I won 2009’s NCAA Statistical Champion, I didn’t think it was a big deal. But, after I realized what an accomplishment it was I felt honored to be recognized for my hard work,” Donahue said. “I’m hoping next season will be just as good as this year, we have a great returning team and we can’t wait to bring home another title.”

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Cabrini students take the plunge for good cause jamie santoro

asst. perspectives editor ajs343@cabrini.edu

In 17 degree weather, a crowd of hundreds submerged themselves into water warmer than the air itself. Were they a crowd of lunatics? Is there some sort of treasure submerged in the icy lake? No, and not only is it by choice, but it’s for a great cause.

Cabrini students and members of the community joined together for this icy swim to benefit the Special Olympics 2010 Polar Bear Plunge series.

The event, which was held on Saturday, Jan. 30 at Neshaminy State Park, raised money through donations and pledges from volunteers who go for the infamous dip.

Polar Bear Plunge events happen across the country to raise money for local Special Olympic branches.

Here at Cabrini, students have been working with the Special Olympics, and more specifically the Polar Plunge, for years.

Dr. Dunbar of the biology department is known for his participation in the events.

Since it was held on one of

the coldest days the Delaware Valley had seen in a while, not every person took the plunge.

“I myself did not have enough courage to actually participate in the plunge,” Megan Creed, sophomore exercise science major, said. “I just volunteered at the registration tent but it was great to see how many people showed up and donated.”

One person that did participate without hesitation, was Traci Beltz, senior exercise science major, who organized Cabrini’s participation in this years event.

“Cabrini has a strong focus in helping others as part of our curriculum,” Beltz said.

“You have to find a population that you can really care about and find a passion for.”

For Beltz, it’s the athletes that participate in the Special Olympics Pennsylvania that keep her coming back for more.

“We have spent time skiing and bowling with them and wanted to help fund these programs and I think that we successfully did that this year,” Beltz said.

Events like this are crucial now more than ever. Money raised at this event and others like it keeps SOPA afloat.

“Cabrini Honors students used to volunteer at the Winter Ski Competition for Special Olympics but it hasn’t had enough funding to run for the last two years,” Beltz said, “I was able to experience the enjoyment and happiness that the event brought to the athletes and I wanted to help raise money this year so that no more programs would be cancelled.”

Cabrini students alone raised $1000. Demika Poole, the SOPA coordinator, said that their goal of $60,000 was easily made since the number of “plungers” jumped from 70 last year to almost 400 this year.

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Student’s and community members prepared to take the plunge on Saturday, Jan. 30 in the Delaware Valley.

Team Trivia Night!

Grab some friends and coworkers and test your knowledge at the second annual Team Trivia Night on Saturday, March 27, at 7 p.m. in the Dixon Center.

Hosted by the Cabrini College Alumni Association, Team Trivia is an exciting, fun-filled contest with cash prizes.

Proceeds benefit the Alumni Scholarship Fund and the Class of 2010 Senior Gift.

For more information contact Noel Kirkner at 610-902-8212 or npk722@cabrini.edu.

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Seniors Liz Russell and Brian Walsh volunteered at the Polar Bear Plunge, sponsored by the Special Olympics.

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this week in Cavs conquer Eagles

SPORTS in ‘Battle of Eagle Road’ brian loschiavo editor in chief

bl726@cabrini.edu

Is it Kolb’s time to shine?

McNabb has taken the Eagles to places they have not been since his start in 1999, four consecutive NFC East division champions and five NFC Championship games. Kolb would have big shoes to fill, but with a great surrounding cast Cris Collinsworth, super analyst for the NFL, thinks it may be a good idea. “Tight end Brent Celek, fullback Leonard Weaver and a more developed LeSean McCoy could be cornerstones of a West Coast system with the Eagles,” Collinsworth said. If the Eagles decided to trade McNabb they could get two first round picks out of the deal as well. Coach Andy Reid has a lot to think about this offseason.

The Cabrini Men’s basketball team toped cross-street-rival Eastern University 80-71 in the “Battle of Eagle Road,” on Wednesday, Jan. 27.

The win helped the Cavs extend their win streak to 10 games.

Kevin Misevicius led Cabrini with an impressive 33 points, four assists, four steals and three rebounds on the night.

This marked the sixth game of the season that Misevicius reached 30 points.

Junior Forward Dom Farrello chipped in 19 points, seven rebounds and two blocked shots.

Freshman point guard Corey Lemons scored 15 points, seven rebounds, four assists and four steals and freshman center Goran Dulac tallied nine points and four rebounds.

At the half the Cavs lead by three points. They opened the second half with a 13-5 run. The Eagles cut the lead to three with

three minutes to go.

In the final minutes the Cavs went on an 11-3 run and never looked back.

Cabrini has won the last two meetings with the Eagles, beating them 92-88 last year at Nearny Feild House in the first “Battle of Eagle Road” game.

Cabrini is 16-1 overall on the season and looks to remain unbeaten in the CSAC in there final streach of conference games leading up to post-season play.

Jose Contreras to help bullpen Jose Contreras signed a one-year, $1.5 million dollar contract with the Phillies last Thursday. Contreras will start spring training in the rotation but is expected to open the season in the bullpen. With the White Sox and Rockies, Contreras was 6-13 with a 4.92 ERA in 28 games; although in five relief appearances with Colorado he bolstered a 1.23 ERA. Contreras will have to beat out Jamie Moyer or Kyle Kendrick to grab the fifth spot in the rotation.

A mess of a Pro Bowl This year the Pro Bowl has caused problems for fans and players.

Many players don’t feel the need to risk injury at the end of the season. There are 13 players from the AFC missing the game and 16 players from the NFC. Players don’t care anymore. Now, the Pro Bowl is held in the same stadium as the Super Bowl and only a week before the Super Bowl. Originally the game was held in Hawaii. This would be a nice get away for any player who was worthy enough of receiving the honor, but now Roger Goodell is sending them to Miami. Players are frustrated as well as fans. nicholas guldin/asst. sports editor/ngg27@cabrini.edu

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Senior Kevin Misevicius scored 30 points for the sixth time in his Cabrini career during the game vs. Eastern.

Attention Class of 2010: From now on until April 14th you may pick up a ‘10 Cabrini College Senior Class Gift Form!

You can find them at the Alumni Office on the Mansion second floor.

UPCOMING GAMES Thursday, Feb. 4

Women’s basketball- Away @ Rosemont College @ 6 p.m.

Men’s basketball- Away @ Rosemont College @ 8 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 5

Women’s track- Away @ Day One all day Men’s track- Away @ Day One all day

Saturday, Feb. 6

Women’s basketball- Away @ Neumann University @ 1 p.m.

Men’s basketball- Away @ Neumann University @ 3 p.m.

Women’s Track- Away @ Day Two all day Men’s Track- Away @ Day Two all day

Sunday, Feb. 7 No games

Monday, Feb. 8

Women’s basketball- Away @ Alvernia University @ 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 9 No games

Senior Class t-shirts are also available at the Alumni Office.

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Cabrini dance team brings home third place trophy meghan murphy

asst. perspectves editor mkm727@cabrini.edu

The Cabrini dance team was awarded the thirdplace trophy on Sunday, Jan. 17 at the Battle of the Northeast dance competition. The competition was hosted

by South Brunswick High School in N.J. The dance team competed against 67 other entries in their first Universal Dance Association Competition. Bloomsburg University took first place and Iona College took second place.

“After being a student run organization for eight years strictly performing at home basketball games and the annual ‘Cabrini Night at the Phillies,’ it was time we took ourselves a step further in reaching our longterm goal of one day going to nationals, with the help of faculty advisor and coach, Dr. Michelle Filling,” sophomore Mallory Beach, asst. captain, said.

The dance team knew that they had to throw themselves out there and start competing against other colleges to see where they stand as a college dance team.

“We went into it with the attitude of we were going to go and place or it was going to be a learning experience,” Filling said.

The dance that the team took to the competition was a jazz piece choreographed by a West Chester alumnus, April Halligan. Halligan took her dance team to nationals during her four years of college.

“We have been performing this dance sporadically throughout the semester at events such as basketball games, Fox29’s ‘Paint the Town Red’ special, and the

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The Cabrini dance team poses with their third-place trophy received on Sunday Jan. 17 at the Battle of the Northeast Dance Competition.

Cabrini College Contemporary Dance Company’s winter concert,” Beach said. “Having all this experience of performing the same dance, we were confident as a team with our skill and execution of the choreography to

compete against other schools.”

As far as getting prepared for the competition, the dance team moved back onto campus Thursday, Jan. 7 and the dancers had practice all day every day until Monday, Jan. 11.

“Although everyone was upset about losing four girls on the team, we knew we had to put it behind us and concentrate on our upcoming performances,” Bariglio said.

The team had lost four performers last semester, but they

knew they had to put it behind them and concentrate on what they had to work with to win a trophy at competition.

“Iona and Bloomsburg had about 20 something dancers and we only had eight. I didn’t feel the lack of numbers impacted the girls in any way,” Filling said.

The competition was a day full of excitement for the dance team but also a long day. The overall competition was a great experience for the dance team. Besides performing, the team was able to watch other schools dances and were able to critique their talents.

“You are there from 10 a.m. and awards don’t start till 4 p.m. It was so exciting to just see all the groups sitting together with their warm-ups in the middle of the gym floor. There was so much spirit throughout the gym,” Filling said.

The dance team competed in a jazz number. In the future they hope to compete in both jazz and hip-hop, and possibly make it to nationals. During the competition, a prospective high school student sat with the team, cheering them on as they performed.

“We had prospective high school students see us, and one of them has already contacted the admissions office and me about being on the team,” Filling said.

An advertisement for Cabrini’s dance team will be airing during the commercials of MTV’s “America’s Best Dance Crew.”

The dance team will be dancing at a Phillies game in April.

Government Career & Information Fair

Wednesday February 10, 2010 1—4 p.m.

A SEPCHE Event held at Cabrini College Radnor, PA Representatives from

Federal ‐ State ‐ Local Government agencies offering internships & year-round employment Cabrini College – Grace Hall Atrium For directions to Cabrini go to http://www.cabrini.edu/directions Campus map can be accessed at http://www.cabrini.edu/map

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Cabrini basketball dominates the court DiAmico reaches 1,000 points throw line.

DiAmico reached 1,000 points with 2:56 remaining in the game when she hit a pair of free throws after being fouled.

She is averaging a career-best 12.7 points per game this season.

Over her career she has started 99 of 103 career games and was named to the Colonial States Athletic Conference First Team last year while helping her team to a conference championship.

“I credit a lot of my success to my teammates over the past four seasons and I couldn’t of accomplished any of this without them,” DiAmico said.

Before Cabrini, Deana attended the Ursuline Academy in Wilimington, Del. Deana was also a 1,000-point scorer in high school where she won two state championships. While there she was also a three-time first team all conference honoree and was selected to All-State first team as a senior. She also helped

jason moran staff writer

jkm724@cabrini.edu

Senior point guard Deana DiAmico scored her 1,000th collegiate career point Monday night against Rutgers-Camden University.

DiAmico is the first 1,000-point scorer for women’s basketball team since Erin Crawford accomplished the feat during the 200102 season. DiAmico led her team to victory by scoring a season-high 27 points.

“I’m very proud of her career here at Cabrini, she’s had to play many different roles over her time at Cabrini and she has always adjusted well,” Deana’s mom, Sheila DiAmico, said.

Coming into Monday’s contest DiAmico was 27 points shy of reaching the 1,000 point platuea. She was 3-for-8 from three-point land and was 14-16 from the free

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lead her team to four straight conference championships.

As for the season, the Cavaliers extended their win steak to five games with the dominating 70-50 win over the slumping Rutgers-Camden squad, which is now on a 15 game losing steak. The Cavaliers had a suffocating full-court defense all game which helped lead to 23 turn-overs for the oppositon. The win improves the streaking Cavaliers to 12-7 overall and they remain 8-2 within conference play. The lady Cavs face two huge rematches in the near future with games against Neumann and Gwynedd Mercy; both teams defeated Cabrini earlier in the season and are currently ahead of them in the CSAC standings.

“We have to step up our game and play together as a team to defeat both of those teams,” Kara Hinkelmon, sophomore forward, said.

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Senior Deana DiAmico shoots a foul shot on her way to 1,000 points.

Team effort keeps Cavs untouched in CSAC elizabeth krupka staff writer

efk722@cabrini.edu

Cabrini College Men’s basketball team notched another victory in their season Baptist Bible College 79-50.

The home court advantage helped the Cavaliers push through the game. The Cavaliers tallied a season best 12 three point field goals.

Kevin Misevicious, senior forward, was four-for-eight in overall shooting with eleven points during the course of the game. These accomplishments put Misevicious only 46 point away from the 1,000 point scoring landmark.

Freshman point guard A.J. Williams had 11 points during the game. Williams also drained 3-of-5 three-point attempts.

Cabrini shot 50.0 from the field, an accomplishment that happened for the fourth time this season.

“This game was good for us because it gave us the comfort of the home court advantage.

The men’s basketball team huddles during a time out in the second half.

This game helped us come back as a team from our loss and it brought the team back doing basic things,” Misevicious said.

Cory Lemons, freshman guard, added eight points to the board. Senior forward Chris Blake and Goran Dulac, fresh-

man center, both tallied seven points during their time of play.

For the Defenders’ Nathan Greve, junior forward, and Tommy Waszaj, junior guard, both tallied 14 points.

Cabrini hit eight three pointers and 19 total shots during

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the first half of play, making the lead over the Defenders 49-27 at the close of the half.

The second half had more balanced play. The Defenders were only outscored 2330. Baptist Bible was 12-for13 from the free throw line.

“This game was a big game for us. It was necessary for us to get back to the basics. As a team we needed to bounce back from our last game and get back to breaking down everything to the basics,” Dom Farrello, junior forward, said.

This game was also a successful night of fundraising for various events.

It was “Think Pink” night for the women’s basketball team who played right after the boys.

During the course of the game the lady Cavs were raffling off prizes and selling tee shirts for the Breast Cancer foundation.

Another big fundraiser going on during the course of the game was “Streaming Hope for Haiti.”

During the men’s game the campus radio station was selling tee shirts and accepting donations to give to Catholic Relief Services.

“The home court advantage was big for us. There was a lot going on in the night and it was a home court feeling, along with a home court steal. Our big attitude tonight was getting back down to the basics of the game,” Misevicious said.