2010-11 Issue 08 Loquitur

Pa. citizens weigh in on extraction tax

By Eric Gibble News Editor

Local community members, students and faculty converged on the campus of Cabrini to discuss the economic ramifications for Pennsylvania if it does not enact a natural gas severance tax.

The issue has become a key topic recently due to relatively new technological advances that has allowed us to extract natural gas in the Marcellus Shale sedimentary rock formation.

The discussion was led by three keynote speakers in the Grace Hall board room on Oct. 15.

Dr. James Schmid, an environmental consultant, noted that the industry took advantage of Pennsylvania’s infrastructure without contributing towards its upkeep.

“For every dollar spent by the industry, $2 dollars is received. But once the resource is gone, what do we do?” Schmid said. “Right now the industry can take our resource without paying a cent.”

Roberta Winters, Marcellus Shale specialist of the League of Women’s Voters of Pennsylvania, focused the difficulty between balancing personal rights, public interests and industrialization.

See GAS TAX, Page 5

INSIDE

“Boobie” bracelets stir controversy

Dreams take shape in dorm

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Hundreds of thousands of people rallied at the National Mall in  Washington D.C. on Sunday, March 21 in support of comprehensive  immigration reform.

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By Sarah Luckert Staff Writer

Xavier Hall is usually just a place where 180 first-year students live and learn. For two of those students, Matt Juliano and Justin Sloyer, it is also a place to express their musical talents in

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their own professional recording studio.

of equipment.”

“I love to sing and play the guitar,” Juliano, freshman communication major, said. “Music is my passion.”

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“I have all the equipment that a real recording studio has, software and all,” Sloyer, freshman criminal justice major, said. “I have spent a lot of time gathering all my equipment over the past year and total we have about $3,500 worth

Although Juliano and Sloyer did not know each other before coming to school, they were in for a surprise when they both realized the parts

Sights and scares:

By Diana Campeggio Staff Writer

See PERSPECTIVES, page 6

Winter depression prevention tips

See FEATURES, page 9

Students share their favorite part of Halloween

See A&E, page 11

Lady Cavs play for breast cancer awareness

See SPORTS, page 16

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In a city that is filled with history, Philadelphia has some of the oldest buildings in the U.S. But along with history comes an eerie sense that the people from the past are still watching over us.

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streetlights and hustle and bustle of the rest of the city, one can’t help but feel the historical presence around them as they walk through the streets.

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On crisp autumn nights, the Spirits of ‘76 Ghost Tour illuminates the city of Philadelphia in a ghoulish light.

The tour leads participants throughout the haunted and historical Old City section, stopping at over 20 of the city’s most haunted sites.

From City Hall to the graveyard at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, the guide told true stories of some of the gruesome practices during colonial life, as well as the haunted folklore associated with the city.

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The tour meets at the corner of 4th and Chestnut, and once given a free glow stick, the tour begins and sets off to its first haunted destination.

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Once you step onto the cobblestone streets, away from the

On this particular night, the tour guide was Andrew Terranova, a theater major from Penn State University and Buffalo, N.Y. native, who told the tales of the city. He remained confident and charismatic throughout the tour.

“I was a theater major in college, so I kind of got used to being on stage telling stories and that’s almost what it feels like whenever I start a tour,” Terranova said after the tour. “I feel like I’m going to

they would soon play in what they would call their “business.” Juliano and Sloyer both have specific roles in the recording process.

“The role I play in this is pretty much the forerunner. I run everything and make sure all the equipment is there and working properly,”

Sloyer said. “I also handle all business aspects of it but I normally do not edit anything.”

“My role is basically to record and I love getting to use the resources that we are so grateful to have,” Juliano said.

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Ghost tour exposes different side of Philly, combines history and thrills

be doing an hour and a half oneact play and I’m on a stage.”

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Terranova was knowledgeable and had a good understanding of the stories and the history. He spoke in a way that was informative and yet engaging.

“I do concentrate beforehand and I take some personal time to relax before I do a tour because I don’t want to give a bland tour. Nobody wants that, especially not for $17.50,” Terranova said.

The stories seemed to roll off his tongue, dripping with confidence and allure.

He easily captured the attention of the large group and had a good command of the historical facts, as well as the stories.

“I’m a history teacher by trade and that stuff is always interesting to me. I guess you could say I believe in the ghost stuff too, but it’s the historical stuff that interests me more,” Tom Brown, a Tom’s

River South history teacher who took the tour, said.

The tour was filled with historical information about Philadelphia as well as haunted tales. At each stop, Andrew would explain the historical significance of the stop and then tell the haunted facts and folklore.

“The historical stuff he got right; that’s the stuff that I always listen for. I get a little bit skeptical if they get the historical stuff wrong,” Brown said.

The tour took around 75 minutes and encompassed 20 different stops including houses, cemeteries and government buildings.

The group on this specific night was a rather large group with more than 50 people of all ages which was apparent only a few stops into the tour.

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Matt Juliano (left) and Justin Sloyer (right) utilize their equipment to record and produce a song. Each student has a separate role in the recording process and both plan on pursuing a career in the music industry.

Editorials:

What is the favorite part of your body? This ordinary question leaves the people of our society left with conflicted feelings of insecurity and self doubt. Simple tasks of getting dressed in the morning and primping in the mirror prompt us to judge ourselves every single day. These insecurities do not go unspoken. Fat talk seems to be inescapable, especially on college campuses. This week, however, a movement called “Fat Talk Free Week” is encouraging young people across the country to embrace positive things about themselves that don’t include appearance.

What is fat talk? Fat talk are all of those conversations we have in which we complain about the weight we gained, how last years wardrobe doesn’t fit anymore or how so-and-so should not be wearing that particular swimsuit. In essence, much of what we talk about everyday. This leaves young people everywhere struggling with

Students encouraged to end ‘fat talk’ this week

what is the ideal appearance.

According to research conducted by University of Colorado students, almost half of the women in our society believe their ideal weight is 20 percent less than what is actually healthy. These numbers make the topic of weight a heavy matter for people struggling with self image. Nevertheless, the topic remains to be popular among many college students, including males and females.

Can you imagine going an entire week without thinking, feeling or discussing your weight? That is the challenge of “Fat Talk Free week.”

Tri-Delta, an international sorority chapter, is promoting the “Fat Talk Free Week” to empower individuals globally to “take control over our own destinies, our own bodies and our own inner dialogues.” This movement is a big step in the right direction for college students to have not only positive academic and career goals but

also a healthy image of themselves.

On college campuses, especially, where peers of all shapes and sizes surround us, we are more likely to obsess about poor body image. Most college students struggle with appearance on a day-to-day basis and we lower our self esteem because of our inability to see ourselves as attractive.

In addition to Tri-Delta’s movement, Cabrini’s Body Image Coalition provides many resources for students with body image issues. The BIC is student-run and advised by several faculty members who strive to “guide and educate all members of the campus community towards a lifestyle rich with body acceptance, wellness and support.”

The Loquitur sees this issue as something that is not often highlighted as a serious problem. However, by neglecting an epidemic of people hating themselves for what they do or do not

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look like, we are allowing the plague of fat talk to dominate our society.

This week, we urge all students to partake in this movement to help embrace the healthy ideal and engage in conversation that includes all of the great things about yourself that do not include appearance. Are you someone with poor body image and wish you could feel free? You can. If you or someone you know experiences body dysmorphia, or commonly feel the need to discuss weight and image in daily conversation, don’t suffer in silence. Contact Co-President Lisa Stockton at lms726@cabrini.edu or Co-President Rachel Wenzel at rew724@cabrini.edu to meet with peers and professionals who understand your concerns about body image.

For more information on Fat Talk Free Week visit www. bodyimageprogram.org/action/ or like their facebook page “FatTalkFree.”

Service offers graduates unique opportunities

Post-graduation opportunities typically involve graduate school and job searching. A Cabrini graduate, however, has the opportunity to commit up to two years of service work through the Cabrini Mission Corps.

The Mission Corps believes, “it is God who draws us together and sends us forth in mission.” Loquitur believes that through the Mission Corps and the college’s mission, we are called upon to share our gifts with brothers and sisters both in the U.S. or abroad and that such service opportunities are mutually beneficial.

The Mission Corps embraces “the personal conviction that our service in education, is the continuation of Jesus’ own mission of being an instrument of God.” We

agree that by expanding your education through service work, you are able to help others, while finding your place in life.

For students who are nearing the end of their four-year undergraduate journey and still have yet to find their calling, time off may be something to consider.

In addition to taking a break from classes, traveling and learning about life in another world can add to not only your resume, but can help you discover what is really important in life.

The Cabrini Mission Corps office in the mansion can help you find that it is often possible financially and professionally to undertake a service opportunity after graduation. Different financial benefits include

loan repayment, health insurance, and deferment. Many people who are interested in continuing their education after their service experience have the chance to win the Americorps Education Award that offers students grants to continue their education.

Would you be willing to explore what is really important within you for between nine months to two years by working with other similarly motivated people on projects that are meaningful? This is a challenging question.

If you want to explore possibilities either with our own Cabrini Mission Corps or the many other organizations, just contact Gina Pultorak Scarpello (cmcdirector@aol.com) who can help you research your options.

Calling all Cabrini juniors

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Great with communication skills? Flexible and energetic? Apply for the CRS internship now.

To begin the application process, email Dr. Mary Laver (mlaver@ cabrini.edu) by Friday Oct. 29 at 5 p.m.

Attach your resume and a short essay explaining why you are interested and what you will bring to this work.

Note that the position requires one FULL day of work per week, on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.

The Loquitur

2010-2011 Editorial Staff

EDITOR IN CHIEF Kelsey Kastrava

DEPUTY EDITOR Danielle Alio

MANAGING EDITOR Michelle Costa

NEWS EDITOR Trevor Wallace

NEWS EDITOR Eric Gibble

A&E EDITOR Elizabeth Krupka

A&E EDITOR Danielle McLaughlin

FEATURES EDITOR Justin Sillner

FEATURES EDITOR Alyssa Mentzer

PERSPECTIVES EDITOR Jamie Santoro

SPORTS EDITOR Nick Guldin

SPORTS EDITOR Holly Prendergast

COPY EDITOR Rachael Renz

COPY EDITOR Meghan McSloy

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The Loquitur has earned its position by advocating for self expression through freedom of speech and by serving as an outlet for readers to affect change on campus and off.

Founded in 1959, the Loquitur has thrived and greatly expanded its readership. The paper now has over 4,500 online readers and 1,500 print readers on a weekly basis.

Our mission is to provide readers with an opportunity to voice their opinions freely, in an environment where their voices are effectively heard and respected.

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Hormone treatments lead to healthier lifestyle

By Ransom Cozzillio Staff Writer

A local doctor informed a small crowd at a recent seminar that the key to a better and healthier life is now possible through hormone therapy.

The free seminar, hosted by BodyLogicMD, a national organization of doctors specializing in hormone therapy, was held to educate attendees about the possible benefits of Bio-Identical Hormone treatments.

Bio-Identical Hormone therapy may be the solution for many suffering from menopause, andropause and other hormone imbalances.

Dr. Kenneth Varano, owner and operator of BodyLogicMD of Philadelphia, discussed this with the audience at the BodyLogicMD office in King of Prussia on Wednesday, Oct. 13.

“People get frustrated with conventional medicine and lose trust,” Varano said. “Traditional medicine is based on disease, not health. If you do not have a disease, they can’t help you.”

BodyLogicMD’s BioIdentical Hormone therapy is a treatment centered on health

and balance, rather than disease.

“Balance is key,” Varano said. “If hormones are balanced, people function well.”

By using an individually designed combination of hormones that mirror those present in the human body, one can treat many of the negative symptoms of menopause, andropause, elevated stress lev-

fer, it does remain a form of alternative medicine and a relatively uncommon one at that. Many doctors and scientists are, as of yet, unaware or skeptical of Bio-Identical Hormone treatments.

Both Dr. David Dunbar, associate professor of biology, and Dr. Anne Coleman, assistant professor of life and physical sciences, expressed a lack of familiarity with these hormone treatments and mechanics.

“I honestly have never heard of this hormone treatment,” Dunbar said in an email interview. “I always throw up red flags when some treatment claims to perfectly restore balance and health. Not many drugs, even effective ones can do this.”

els and aging, Varano, a user of the treatment himself, explained.

“This is cutting edge, individualized medicine,” Jill Swartz, vice president of marketing and chief image officer for BodyLogicMD, said in a phone interview. “People come because they are suffering, looking for relief. We don’t want to just treat disease, we want to prevent it.”

For all advantages that this hormone therapy could of-

For many, the treatment proposed in Dr. Varano’s seminar offers hope and an interesting alternative to traditional treatments of hormonerelated health issues.

For those interested in more information, BodyLogicMD can be found on the internet at BodyLogicMD.com and the local King of Prussia office can be reached via telephone at 877-278-3697.

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Education majors discuss ‘Amy’s story’

By Chelbi Mims Staff Writer

The Wolfington Center premiered the documentary “Amy’s Story” in a threepart series called Wednesday at the Wolf.

“Amy’s Story” was presented to raise awareness around campus about domestic violence and the 5K dash against domestic violence sponsored by the Laurel House.

“Amy’s Story” reflects on a domestic violence homicide in 2001. Detective Deirdri Fishel tells the story through a timeline by interviewing her co-workers, family, friends and law-enforcement officials to put together how a controlling relationship escalated to death.

“This movie taught me that if someone I’m in a relationship with seems controlling I should be cautious to get serious and get out of the relationship as quick as possible,” Amandeep Kaur, sophomore biology major, said.

Amy’s Story took place in central Pennsylvania in an area similar to Radnor. The video emphasizes that domestic violence usually takes place behind closed doors in idealistic communities. In the state of Pennsylvania, 39,371 protection from abuse orders were filed.

“Watching this documentary opened my eyes because this situation happened so close to where we live. It makes it real that abuse does happen,” Becca Rambo, freshman education major, said.

Many education majors attended the viewing of the documentary and after the movie were asked if a child in your classroom was a victim of domestic violence, how would you handle it?

“I never thought about having to deal with social problems like domestic vio-

lence in the classroom. This really made me think,” Jessica Brennan, sophomore education major, said.

The Wolfington Center premiered this movie with help from many people. Colleen Lelli, education professor, whose dissertation topic was on domestic violence, sponsored the documentary and lead the discussion.

Barbara Jordan, domestic violence advocate at the Laurel House, was a guest speaker at the documentary. Amy Persichetti, English instructor, conducts ECG 300: Dating and Domestic Violence in partnership with the Laurel House.

In Persichetti’s ECG 300, students become professionally certified under the

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence and have to complete eight hours at the Laurel House under crisis counselors.

They research case studies involving domestic violence and work to receive grants.

“These students leave this class as advocates knowing that everyone deserves a healthy relationship,” Persichetti said.

Lelli, Jordan and Persichetti were a part of the panel in Washington, D.C. for feedback for the reauthorization of violence against women act. This panel included people from prominent fields in domestic violence advocacy.

Jordan recapped her visit to the White

House and gave acclaim to Cabrini.

“This groundbreaking work in teachers teaching teachers is not being done in any other school in the United States. Cabrini has made a commitment to raising awareness throughout the college,” Jordan said.

Jordan also told the startling facts by Vice President Joe Biden. In a recent study, 25 percent of young men and women in college thought it was alright for a man to hit a woman and one in four teenage girls are victims of domestic violence. She emphasized we need to work together to stop domestic violence.

Barbara Jordan, domestic violence advocate at the Laurel House, discusses “Amy’s Story” with students. The film focuses on a case of domestic violence that happened in a community where residents were unaware it was a problem.

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carol dwyer staff writer Dr. Kenneth J. Varano discusses all-natural hormone therapy during a free seminar at the Croton Road Corporate Center in Radnor, Pa.

“Traditional medicine is based on disease, not health. If you do not have a disease, they can’t help you.”

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By Jeny Varughese Staff Writer

‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ challenged

Judge Virginia A. Philips of federal district court of California issued an injunction to stop the U.S. military from enforcing the “don’t ask, don’t tell policy.”

According to Judge Philips, the 17-year-old policy violates the rights of due process and freedom of speech.

“Don’t ask, don’t tell,” was originally a compromise measure to loosen homosexuality policies in the military.

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Insurance may rise for children

Insurance premiums could rise for sick children if state laws allow it.

In September, the Obama administration said insurers could establish open-enrollment periods where they can enroll all children. Now, the policy states higher premiums for children enrolled outside the open-enrollment period.

Insurers agree on helping to pay for the treatment of pre-existing conditions.

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Mozilo agrees to settle case

Angelo R. Mozilo, former chief executive of Countrywide Financial agreed to pay $67.5 million to settle a fraud case brought by a Securities and Exchange Commission last year.

The deal came four days before a scheduled jury trial in Los Angeles. David Sambol, the former president of Countrywide, and Eric Sieracki, the former chief financial officer were also among the accused who also settled their case.

The defendants were not present for the court hearing and were represented by lawyers.

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THIS WEEK AT CABRINI

Thursday, Oct. 21

Empowerment workshop

Learn how to make your dreams a reality in Xavier Hall through this workshop from 7 p.m.-8 p.m.

Campus Ministry’s fall open house

Meet the staff of campus ministry from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and share a snack and see their new space at the Office of Campus Ministry on the third floor of Founders Hall.

Sunday, Oct. 24

Freak Week: Ghost hunters in the mansion

Explore Cabrini’s haunted mansion with CAP Board at 8 p.m. and discover why students won’t go in alone.

Mass

Celebrate mass from 7 p.m.-8 p.m.

Peace talks with U.S., Afganistan

Senior Taliban leaders are being helped by the U.S. to attend initial peace talks with the Afghanistan government in Kabul. Senior American officials are using caution but acknowledged that the reconciliation efforts are important.

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Soliders accused of killing Afghans

American army soldiers have been accused of killing Afghan civilians for sport. Soldiers say

Friday, Oct. 22

Freak Week: Trip to Terror Behind the Walls

If you dare, join CAP Board at 7 p.m. and experience the Terror behind the Walls at Philadelphia’s Eastern State Penitentiary. Pick up your $20 tickets in the SEaL office.

Monday, Oct. 25

Freak Week: Ghost hunters

Join CAP Board and a professional ghost hunter to see if Cabrini is really haunted at 8 p.m.

Championship Fair Trade Wallyball tournament

Head to the Dixon Center from 3:30 p.m.5:30 p.m. to watch the final teams face off in the Wallyball Tournament.

they took orders from a ringleader. Five lower-ranked platoon members who were accused stated that they are not guilty.

Staff Sgt. Calvin R. Gibbs, ringleader, had already killed three Afghans according to the NYTimes.

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Chilean miners brought to surface

All 33 of the miners trapped in a mine in Chile have been safely brought to the surface. The San Jose mine collapsed on Aug. 5.

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Saturday, Oct. 23

Paintball

Release your inner G.I. Joe from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on the paintball field. All equipment and transportation is provided.

Tuesday, Oct. 26

Central Pa. fall teacher job fair

A job fair for teachers will be held at Penn State University in State College, Pa. For more information, visit www.MAEEonline.org

By Jeny Varughese Staff Writer

Corrections officer locked behind bars

Lydell B. Sherrer, N.J. department of corrections officer, is behind bars after being charged for taking bribes of more than $18,000.

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Annual pay raise approved for firefighters

Philadelphia firefighters will receive annual raises for the next three years and a fouryear contract renewal.

According to Bill Gault, president of International Association of Fire Fighters, the award is fair and addresses needs of firefighters and paramedics.

No changes will be made for current firefighters however, new hires will have the option of joining new pension plans.

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Cabrini given grant from Pa. Liquor Board

Cabrini College was awarded a $15,000 grant from Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to help prevent underage and high-risk drinking.

PLCB has awarded total of $80,500 since 2005 for many different programs, including the peer educator led P.A.R.T.Y. (Promoting Alcohol Responsibility Through You).

“We are extremely grateful to continue our wonderful relationship with the PLCB, and we are proud to receive grant funding for the sixth consecutive year,” Chris Hyson, director of Health and Wellness Education, said.

Luis Uruza (middle) stands alongside Chilean President Sebastian Pinera (right). Uruza was the last miner to be rescued.

Wright speaks on social class

According to Wright, class is overlooked as a dividing issue

By Joe Cahill Staff Writer

The brutal honesty of Dr. Paul Wright’s lecture “Class in America: the Final Frontier of Polite Conversation” resonated through Cabrini College’s mansion with one message; take away racism and prejudice against sexuality or even physique and there’s one unspoken issue that divides the nation—class.

Little thought is given to the differences that arise when one accounts for an individual’s socioeconomic classes.

“Racism is incendiary. Homophobia is incendiary. Class is different,” Wright, assistant professor of English and co-director of the honors program at Cabrini College, said. “Class is a slow burn. It can fester like a wound and make its way

into your heart and your soul and cause all sorts of resentments… it’s common to hear questions like ‘is it because I’m black?’ but rarely does one hear ‘is it because I’m poor?’” Society, as Wright points out, has been classifying things for ages. Creating distinctions between similar things is natural from an anthropological standpoint.

Western criticism based on class, however, emerged as a serious issue during the Italian Renaissance.

Wright stated that during the late Middle Ages, a war against the elite aristocrats resulted in a social meritocracy, a society where individuals

worth amongst others was based on merit.

Ideas of nobility and aristocracy soon fell by the wayside, allowing wealth and commerce to be the determining factor in an individual’s social status.

“Some of the concepts that attach themselves to [this]--honor, duty, obligation and chivalry—start to slip away. One starts to look at people in a very calculated, mathematical way,” Wright said.

In addition to history, Wright also drew upon popular culture to explain the differences between classes in American society. He presented a segment of comedian Chris Rock’s standup routine on

the differences between “rich” and “wealthy” to why class is both important and controversial amongst individuals today.

“I think what [Rock] is saying demonstrates the paradox of the American relationship to commerce and class,” Wright said.

Gas tax raises debate in Pa.

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Class, as it would appear, is the 800-pound gorilla in America’s bedroom. While constantly present, it is rarely addressed with the candid nature one uses while, often wrongfully, criticizing others based on race or sexuality. Wright stated that class is the seed from which all other criticism sprouts.

“We need more oversight so we’re working for the common good and not the industry’s good,” Winters said.

Fossil fuel industries typically receive 12 times the amount of subsidies as solar and windmills do in Pennsylvania according to Winters.

“On the one hand, we want to imagine [class] as this empowering, emancipating, equalizing force in our world...without thinking for a moment what it would mean if everyone in the nation was as wealthy as Rock mentioned.Would it mean, as is often the case, that our wealth would come at the expense of other parts of the world?”

“If we get rid of racism, homophobia, gender discrimination, all these things that we quite rightly want to get rid of, we’d be left to find some new way to separate the haves and have-nots,” Wright said.

Though a grim portrayal of society and our future, Wright called to attention something that is rarely addressed. Class is an issue, and will always be a cause for distinction in society.

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Opportunities for grads to continue social justice

By Eleni Antipas Staff Writer

The Cabrini Mission Corps provided students with valuable information on the experience and benefits of doing service work after graduation. On Tuesday, Oct. 11 students, faculty and staff gathered in the mansion to learn about the opportunities that are available to continue living out the passion for social justice.

Gina Scarpello, director of Cabrini Mission Corp and a member of the Catholic Volunteer Network, orchestrated the event along with representatives from ResponseAbility and the Franciscan Volunteer Ministry.

“My hope is that this event will help Cabrini College students to form an appreciation for post-grad services. I hope that this event will make them realize the infinite benefits of the program,” Scarpello said.

Scarpello encouraged everyone to share what they believe the world needs. As people began to give their responses, common themes of love, acceptance and peace were mentioned.

The first speaker, Elizabeth Eager-Martino, executive director of ResponseAbility, explained that the post-graduation service programs are a full-time commitment lasting

between nine months and two years.

Eager-Martino discussed how one’s desire to make a difference in the world could be accomplished independently through volunteermatch.com, through secular and governmental programs like the Corporation for National and Community Service or through faith-based programs like the Catholic Volunteer Network. The Catholic Volunteer Network offers 200 programs in all 50 states and 115 countries overseas.

“Post-graduation service gives students and opportunity to explore their interests while making a difference,” Eager-Martino said.

The second speaker, Katie Sullivan, director of the Franciscan Volunteer Ministry, explained that there are several fields of work available. The majority of people choose programs that mirror the work they hope to be doing in their professional careers. However, education, social and child services and health care are the most popular options. Sullivan also stated that individuals can decide to live alone, with the religious, with a local family or with other post-grads while they perform their service.

“When students come to me I really try to tailor their service experience to their individual personalities and professional goals,” Scarpello said.

Michelle Sherman, a theology and ministry graduate student at Villanova University, turned down a full-scholarship to Indiana University to complete two years of service.

“It was the best choice I ever made because I learned where my strengths and weaknesses lie and I developed my relationship with God,” Sherman said.

According to Scarpello, there are several benefits to post-grad service. Personal benefits include understanding one’s talents and desires. The program consists of professional development support and networking opportunities. Financial benefits include health insurance, loan repayment and deferment and the chance to win the Americorps Education Award, which provides grants for continuing education.

“I like myself more having done the program because I learned to look for the beauty in life,” Stephen Eberle, Coordinator of Community Partnerships, said.

For more information attend the following events: Villanova University will be hosting a Post-Graduate Service Fair on Tuesday, Nov. 16 from 7-9 p.m. in the Connelly Center and the Catholic Volunteer Network Discernment Workshop will be held on Thursday, Nov. 18 from 4-7 p.m. in the Grace Hall board room.

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Volunteer on eleCtion Day

Help protect the integrity of the elections in Philly

As a volunteer, you will help ensure that problems that occur on election day are quickly resolved. For more information, visit www.seventy.org/volutneer or contact Leah Pillsbury, director of civic programs at lpillsbury@seventy.org or 215-557-3600 extension 109.

Winters further stated that by enacting a fair natural gas extraction tax and putting the funds towards infrastructure and alternative energy sources, Pennsylvania will be able to maintain secure jobs when the resource is exhausted in 20 years.

Winters also believes that because big gas companies will be transporting the natural gas by our roads and bridges with their trucks, a portion of their profit should go towards their maintenance.

“Forty-one percent of trucks in Pennsylvania were also found to be in violation of regulations by having faulty breaks, leaking tanks and insecure equipment,” Winters said.

This summer an Oct. 1 deadline was set by legislators to enact a natural gas severance tax. The agreement was not met due to concerns from Republican leaders that the tax will drive industry to other states. However Winters believes this concern is unwarranted since the resource is too valuable for them to ignore.

“To think that the severance tax will make the gas boom go away is, I think, completely ridiculous,” Winters said.

Dr. Shelby Hockenberry was one of the faculty members in attendance who were concerned with the long-term consequences of a non-renewable energy source.

“You don’t want to base your economy on a finite resource,” Hockenberry said, citing the economic downturn in many cities across Pennsylvania when the coal and steel industry collapsed in the 1970s.

However, Hockenberry said that Pennsylvania needs to look towards investing in the future through alternative energies. Bethlehem, Pa. is one of the cities that has invested in other income-producing areas in order to ease the economic hardship when the steel industry virtually disappeared.

“We’re seeing some of these towns coming back through green industries and education,” Hockenberry said.

Winters urged people to contact their legislators so that communities and the environment are protected.

“It’s up to people like you to combine what you know with your voice to make a difference,” Winters said.

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“Class is a slow burn. It can fester like a wound and make its way into your heart and your soul and cause all sorts of resentment.”

A sign of hope for most, inappropriate to others

By Rachael Renz Copy Editor

Breast cancer awareness month is during October. Oddly enough, breast cancer paraphernalia was banned from a high school in Othello, Wash. during this month.

Brothers Alex Castro, 16, and Buck Castro, 14, sported the common “I Love Boobies!” bracelet on a daily basis until their school banned them.

The principal of the brothers’ high school told the boys that the bracelets were “too provocative” and “offensive” to students and teachers. Therefore, they were banned.

Miles away at Baltic High School in Sioux Falls, S.D. the “I Love Boobies!” bracelets were banned as well, for “poor taste.”

A young girl who goes to Baltic High felt this was unfair since her grandmother and five of her grandmother’s sisters battled breast cancer.

These “controversial” bracelets are a product of the “I Love Boobies Campaign” organized by the “Keep A Breast Foundation.” All of the proceeds are donated to the fight against breast cancer.

The organization’s mission is to “help eradicate breast cancer by exposing young people to methods of prevention, early detection and support.” The purpose of the bracelets is to spread awareness of breast cancer among young boys and girls. The choice of wording was chosen because it is something that the younger population can relate to.

“That's the whole idea, it's getting people to talk about breast cancer, it's getting people to share their feelings about how this disease has impacted their life,” founder Shaney Jo Darden said. “The bracelet is doing what it's meant to do — it's making people talk.”

Unfortunately, South Dakota and Washington aren’t the only states forbidding them. Schools in California, Colorado, Idaho, Florida and Wisconsin are

Online presence can lead to jobs

By Natalie Crawford Staff Writer

also prohibiting them from being worn. Although some schools don’t ban them completely, they do allow the bracelets to be worn inside out.

The fact that this is even an issue is absolutely absurd. My aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was 10 years old. I know that if these bracelets were around when my aunt discovered her illness, that bracelet would have been glued to my wrist.

What ever happened to freedom of speech? Although these bracelets have become a fad and are trendy, they are also sending a loud message to the world: awareness. Being aware in itself can help save lives.

My little cousin owns a $4 “I Love Boobies!” bracelet and I’ll be honest, the first time I saw them I was taken aback. I thought to myself, “okay, that’s a little unnecessary.” But, then I realized that this speaks to the younger population. It’s something they can relate to rather than a pink breast cancer ribbon, because it comes in cute colors, has a heart graphic and also says the word “boobies.”

Despite the fact that some may feel that the word “boobies” is offensive, it’s a slang for breasts, which is exactly the point. Teens use slang all the time through Facebook, instant messenger and text messaging. Hell, I use slang sometimes too, so of course it relates to the target market.

Girls as young as 10 years old have been diagnosed with breast cancer and the young boys and girls who are wearing these bracelets are their friends.

The grandmother of the Castro brothers friend lost a battle to breast cancer and he wears his bracelet because of her death. He feels that it represents the strength that his friend has.

Although I am not a young teen, I still stand behind the right to wearing this bracelet. I have personally been through a war against breast cancer more than once and I think I reserve the right to rock a piece of jewelry.

For me, wearing the bracelet stands for hope that one day breast cancer will end and that no one else will have to expe-

Combining style and charity, the bracelets proceeds go to cancer research and they come in a variety of colors to attract young consumers.

rience what I have. I have lost my aunt, my grandmother has breast cancer and my aunt was recently diagnosed this past summer.

I agree that shirts that say “Spear Britney” and “FCUK Me” shouldn’t be allowed in school, along with clothing that has alcoholic beverage logos. But, for something that is profound, brings comfort and is worn proudly, why take that away? Maybe some wear them because they want to fit in among their peers but I’d say nine times out of 10 whoever purchases this bracelet wears it for personal reasons.

Whether or not breast cancer takes lives it still affects the person it’s attacking. I know from first-hand experience that when my aunt was fighting her nineyear battle with breast cancer, not only was her health affected but so were her husband and children; they had to fight the battle with her.

So, if you or someone you know has or is fighting breast cancer, keep your head up and your faith strong. Raise your wrist high and proud, rockin’ that “I Love Boobies!” bracelet because even if they take away your right to wear them, they can’t take away your hope.

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New friend request, it’s your mom

By Sarah Luckert Staff Writer

Attention: there is a new and entertaining way for parents to stalk your every move. That’s right, our beloved Facebook is being used in offices, homes and coffee shops all over the place by parents who now dedicate all of their time to making their children’s lives miserable. Let me clarify, more miserable than before.

Now it is obvious that not all parents are guilty of tormenting their children. Some parents mind their own business and don’t even acknowledge they have children at all, let alone children with Facebook profiles.

Imagine your excitement when you receive a new friend request. Now imagine opening your new friend request on Facebook and finding a lovely photograph of your mother, father or crazy Uncle Louie.

I am here to tell you that it does happen and for me the very thought of it makes me cringe.

Parents used to spend their time reading the newspaper, cooking dinner and grocery shopping, doing “normal” parent things. They have now allowed Facebook to consume their lives.

I believe in equal rights for everyone just as much as the next person but sometimes there is a time to draw a line. In this case the line is humility; humility for everyone, for the parents who are posting ridiculous statuses and for their offspring who have

to witness them.

The first thing that is important is whether you accept your parent in the first place. Thank goodness for my parents lack of time and knowledge of technology because I don’t think I would be able to accept the request.

For those of you who are brave enough to venture to the other side and do it, you may want to be aware of the support that is out there for you.

The awkwardness of receiving messages filled with slang words from your mom when she should be doing other things is difficult to deal with. So it’s a good thing Erika Brooks Adickman and Jeanne Leitenberg, creators of MyParentsJoinedFacebook.com, have created a safe haven for all of those suffering from the growing epidemic.

On their website they offer an area to vent as well as examples of other sufferers who may just have it worse than you, even though that may be hard to believe.

The idea of having parents’ who post everything about themselves on their Facebook so the 22 people they went to high school with, who also have profiles, can see what they are doing now-a-days is sad.

But, don’t fear, you are not alone. There are hundreds of kids in the same boat. We can learn to think before we post. Together, survive this epidemic.

Being a senior communication major, online presence is crucial. Social and media networking are extremely beneficial. You could potentially find your career this way.

The only social networking program I have used has been Facebook. Facebook can be a great way to pass the time by checking people’s status and photo uploads. However, it can be much more beneficial than that.

I use it especially when I need to get in contact with someone or to just keep in touch with old friends from the past. I know that if I ever need to get in touch with someone and I don’t have his or her telephone number, I can always rely on Facebook to keep me connected.

If you are hosting an event, one of the best ways to get the word out is to make an event on Facebook. When there are dances and special events going on around Cabrini, I always find out through the event posted on Facebook. It’s a useful way to inform and network people.

I’ve heard stories of how students keep in touch with people in the field they hope to pursue a career in and landing a job from it.

Besides creating events, you can also create groups. Most of the groups I am in on Facebook are school related. The people who create certain groups encourage people to join it or to “like” it. It gets the word out for whatever is happening and keeps everyone connected.

Besides Facebook, the other online social networking website that students can use in their favor is Twitter.

From what professors and friends have told me, Twitter is the most valuable form of online networking, especially if you’re a communication major.

I’ve heard of stories of how students keep in touch with people in the field they hope to pursue a career in and landing a job from it. Just by getting to know someone on Twitter can lead to so many other contacts.

I don’t have a Twitter account right now nor do I know how to use one, but if making one could potentially lead to me meeting someone and getting a job, then I am putting it on the top of my to-do list.

Blogging can also be a useful way to express your writing to the public. What’s great about blogging is that you can write about all of your ideas and interests. While blogging about things you care about, you can simulatenously improve your writing skills, which can also help with getting a job if the right person reads it.

Back tracking a little bit. Sure anyone can use these online networking websites, but it seems like the key necessity to achieve a professional appeal is to have effective writing skills.

By having these online accounts you recognize the way people write, professional or not. I think that’s helped me to find my own affective writing style.

Being a well-rounded communication major entails being able to speak, write and think. You don’t really realize it but so much of the media is convergence. You can find everything online. So to have those abilities to be able to communicate to the public are extremely important. ngc24@cabrini

Student athletics: a way of life

By Allie Rodolico Staff Writer

Throughout my entire life, sports have always had a large impact on me. For the majority of it, swimming and basketball were my two main sports. They took up most of my time and I was joining every team to improve. When I got into eighth grade I took up field hockey just for fun. I played for the high school team and began to love the sport more and more. Eventually field hockey and basketball started to become my two main sports.

During my senior year of high school, my team ended the season with the best record in school history. We made it to semifinals in the playoffs where the Cabrini field hockey coach, Jackie Neary, first saw me play. My mom told me she had talked to her and she was interested in having me coming to Cabrini. I had heard from people from my hometown that Cabrini was a suitcase school and everyone always went home on the weekends so I had never even considered applying.

I decided to meet with the coach anyway and it turned out to be one of the best choices I’ve ever made. Between Jackie’s enthusiastic attitude, the communication department and the gorgeous scenery that I would be walking through every day, there wasn’t a doubt in my mind that Cabrini was the right choice for me.

As the summer flew by and preseason got closer, I began to get even more anxious about going to the place I’d spend the next four years. I was already at an advantage from all the other freshmen that didn’t play a sport because I was there a week earlier and had already met a big group of people.

The first three years flew by and the field hockey team grew to be not only a group of girls I played a sport with, but they became my second family. We are all friends on and off the field and have shared laughs and memories that will last a lifetime. Two of the girls on the team in particular turned into my best friends at Cabrini and roommates.

Now during my senior year, I couldn’t imagine life without Cabrini field hockey. I hear from my friends that also play sports at their colleges complain how much of a hassle it is with the crazy practice schedules, it’s not fun for them anymore or they can’t stand their coach. I’ve never had a single complaint. All three of my coaches understand how important it is to be a studentathlete and give us the freedom to be able to be both.

By making the decision to come to Cabrini and play field hockey, I have met some of the greatest people that I know will stay in my life forever. Although Cabrini is a small school and people do go home on the weekends a lot, I couldn’t imagine myself going anywhere else or playing for any one besides Jackie Neary.

The happiness that field hockey has brought me, the memories I have made and the people I’ve shared them with wouldn’t have been the same at another school.

Everyone in my family always thought I would go to college for basketball or swimming, especially my dad. However, now that they see how field hockey has shaped me into to the person I am today, they are all happy that I chose the path I did. I don’t know what I’ll do once the final buzzer sounds in my last game, but I know that no matter what, Cabrini field hockey will always be a part of me and stay in my heart forever.

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Apple staying on top

By Jimmy Crowell Staff Writer

With their sleek iPhones, versatile iPads, popular Macintosh personal computers and everpresent iPods, Apple is always top news in technology blogs, featured in top newspaper publications and highlighted in cable television news programs.

According to the Pew Research Center Project for Excellence in Journalism in their research published Sept. 27, Apple gets more coverage from the media than any other technology-based company.

Apple has a carefully crafted and orchestrated public relations strategy. There is no question about that and their marketing strategy maintains itself as iconic and instantly recognized for its 35-year existence.

On the Standard & Poor’s 500 market index, Apple is close to eclipsing the market value of No. 1 global company, Exxon.

I currently own an iPhone, an iPad, a MacBook Pro and I at one time owned several iPods. I will say without any doubt in my mind that Apple is a company that has reached me and told me that buying their products is worth their high prices. I own many Apple products and am not surprised to read that a large chunk of media coverage goes towards covering the colossal technology corporation based in Cupertino, Calif.

Steve Jobs has been the CEO of Apple Inc. since its inception and has been the driving force behind all of their huge product launches since the first iPod launch in 2001. Jobs is a powerhouse when it comes to painstakingly taking part in design and crafting the products that come out of Cupertino.

Apple triumphs as a technology com-

Apple has been a growing company since its inception in 1976. In its over 30 years it has become one of the largest American companies.

pany and in my view has some of the best cell phones and personal computers available on the market today. Yes, it is true that the cost of iPhones and iMacs is expensive and may not be within the grasp for many people. I will argue however that for the quality and the lifespan of their products, Apple’s technology cannot be outdone by Sony or Dell or Microsoft or any other company.

I think that Apple has been and will continue to be a very successful company in terms of making excellent computers, phones and iPods, and in terms of being able to market why their products are better and worth more than Sony’s devices, Google’s phones or Dell’s desktop computers.

The actual “unboxing” of any Apple device is an experience itself. I have

Student insurance: more hassle than help

bought many Apple products and I will say that I seriously enjoy taking apart the packing contents of a new iPhone, or when I unboxed my MacBook Pro for the first time, I really liked how simple and uncomplicated the product was placed in the box.

And now that I think of it, that explains why Apple is so popular and why the media covers the technology company so much; it is because simple and uncomplicated is one of Apple’s approaches to their products. The words ‘simple and uncomplicated’ explain all of the actual reasons why many people like to buy and own Apple products.

I have my own belief; products made by Apple just work.

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By Michelle Costa Managing Editor

Today we learn of health care issues that personally affect homes around the world every single day. In the classroom, topics often focus on developing countries and the hardships of sustaining just resources. I find that learning of these situations hits a nerve in my body that is hard to explain. I want to help understand and speak on behalf of these countries, but how can I possibly do so when my own family is being subjected to the lack of health insurance? I feel as though many students do not comprehend the complexity of what it means to be uninsured and essentially pay out of pocket.

Coming from a hard-working, comfortable middle-class family, does not override the pressures and complications of being a child with self-employed parents. Being self-employed does not offer the benefits that larger and corporate companies would offer to families.

The financial expectations to cover a family are simply unacceptable and reach over a couple thousand each month for the most minimal coverage.

Cabrini College mandates each student to have health insurance in order to be considered a student. Cost wise my family and I felt as though purchasing my health insurance through the school would be more beneficial financially. Boy, we were so wrong.

Now on the plan for my second year, with not much of an alternate outlet, we owe more money than ever imagined. It feels as though the little card that I hold in my wallet, entitled Devon Medical, covers no more than me simply opening the door of a doctors office. Especially being a resident of Mon-

mouth County, N.J., the insurance does not accept any of my primary physicians.

I have a hard time understanding why a school would provide a service that is so inconvenient and stressful on families. Medical fees on top of the $1,000 for each semester, seems inconceivable and ultimately frustrating. Health care reform is the obvious answer. We need a more accessible way for students to get their hands on credible and effective coverage.

I see the medical bills pile up with large past-due balances. I spend hours with the so-called customer service representatives who share more advice through whimsical hold music than information and guidelines. College insurance may as well not even exist. It is hard to believe that something so necessary to students’ lives has become a chaotic mess, not serving the proper medical needs.

I wish there was another way for students like myself to hold respectable health insurance that would eliminate family stress and high outstanding past-due balances. Things need to be changed, that’s the bottom line. The health systems at colleges need to come to their senses and provide positive and functional plans.

Students’ music stardom launches in dorm

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Together the two of them become a team of talented recorders and producers.

“It’s not unusual to see Matt playing his guitar and singing his original songs all around campus,” Amy Rodden, sophomore sociology major, said. “Justin plays the guitar and is very businesssavvy. Together Matt and Justin have offered to help other students at Cabrini explore their own musical talents by encouraging people to record their work.”

Living with the constant noise that results from having a recording studio is a hard thing to deal with for the other people living in the same area. Juliano and Sloyer have a third roommate who understands and generally enjoys the novelty of having a recording studio right in his living quarters.

“Living with two roommates is sometimes hard but it works out because we all have the same interest: music,” Brandon Mazepa, freshman elementary education major, said. “Even though Matt and Justin can sing and play instruments and I can’t do either, I still enjoy listening and helping them.”

Juliano and Sloyer are taking their talents beyond recreation. The two students are using their studio professionally in hopes of making it into the music business.

“I’m not exactly a part of their business but I would like to help them in any way I possibly can,” Mazepa said. “I think it’s a great idea because there is nowhere on campus that offers this type of experience and it’s rather cheap too.”

Although they hope to charge a fee for the use of their recording studio, Juliano and Sloyer have allowed some of their friends to use their equipment. Maria Mulrine, freshman marketing major, was one of them.

“On the third day of school, Matt came knocking on my door to come down and record mandolin for one of their songs. It was a little difficult with six people crowded around in a little dorm room, not making a sound, with post-its stuck on the door outside saying ‘Quiet, Recording in Process,’” Mulrine said.

“Just coming to Cabrini I knew that I would encounter other musicians, but I never dreamed I would have neighbors a few doors down that were not only musicians but also had the equipment and knowledge to set up a recording studio right in their dorm room,” Mulrine, said.

Juliano and Sloyer want nothing more than for people to enjoy the music they produce and allow others to experience the ability to record as well.

“In order to get the word out about their recording studio they have flyers posted around campus with their numbers on them,” Rodden said. “This way people can contact them and set up a time.”

The musical talent in Xavier can be found beyond the dorm room of these two students.

Several students have arrived at Cabrini with the interest of music and through their experiences with other talented people, the passion has been instilled. Out of all of the Living and Learning Communities, the Voices of Justice Living and Learning Community seems to have the most musically talented students.

“It’s actually very odd to walk into our hallway and not be welcomed by some form of music,” Rodden said.

“The best part about doing music is you can do whatever you want with it,” Sloyer said. “You can express yourself in many different ways and it always appeals to the masses.”

Time management aides schedules for students

By Allie Rodolico Staff Writer

When people reach their senior year of high school, there is only one thing on their mind: college.

They have all seen the movies where there are big parties happening constantly with kegs and Jell-o shots galore. They have the image in their head that the next four years of their lives will be just like that.

Unfortunately, the parts they don’t really show in those movies are the stresses that comes with college. They don’t show the hours of studying and cramming for tests or the all-nighters that are pulled writing papers that are forgotten about.

Although it can be stressful, students who have good time management skills are able to juggle these activities while getting through four years of college.

During college, there are many opportunities to get involved on campus whether it’s sports, student council, different clubs

or the newspaper. For people who do sports, it’s very time consuming.

Practices and games take up a lot of time in student-athlete’s lives, so without being able to have good time management skills, it’s hard to be able to get homework done on time and still study for exams.

For students involved in sports and other campus activities, their main strategy to help them juggle schoolwork and extracurricular activities is by planning their hectic schedules.

“I really like using my MacBook, Blackberry and Cabrini athletic planner to keep all my appointments and school work organized,” Maddy Edwards, sophomore education major, said. “Before I go to

sleep I like to write down my schedule for the next day. It does get overwhelming at times, but you find a way to work it out.”

Many students say planners are a good strategy to use to be able to mark down homework, tests and when papers are due. They are portable and lightweight so you can check what is needed to be done at any given time.

and sometimes until early in the morning.”

McDermott says without the scructure of her planner, she wouldn’t be sane.

For some students, campus activities can be very overwhelming and make it hard to stay organized.

Seniors especially feel that being organized their last year of college is crucial.

John Solewin, senior communication major, who is president of the senior class, Catholic Relief Services Ambassador and head of senior gift committee, admits he was never really organized up until this year.

Jacky McDermott, junior education major, is a student-athlete and works while averaging 15-18 credits each semester.

“Working during school and my sport is very time consuming so my way of managing my time is my planner,” McDermott said. “If I didn’t have it I would be lost. I baby-sit at least three to four times a week

“I mostly used to rely on post-it notes next to bed and emails,” Solewin said. “This fall I finally got a planner, which helps me stay on top of school meetings and events. It’s also created more time in my week because I’m getting things done now instead of last minute.”

Cabrini students seem to agree that the benefits of managing your time only helps alleviate unwanted stress.

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“I really like using my MacBook, Blackberry and Cabrini athletic planner to keep all my appointments and school work organized.”

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Winter is coming, don’t be ‘SAD!’

By Melanie Greenberg Staff Writer

It is no secret that sunlight and warmth draw people outside to enjoy the day. Even the tanning salons can help to brighten someone’s mood. Sure, a person might feel like staying inside on a rainy day but imagine being unable to function normally due to the weather.

Seasonal Affective Disorder is a condition that generally occurs in the late fall to early winter seasons. Many people call this a case of the “winter blues,” but it can be much more serious than simply missing summertime.

According to Cabrini counselor Dara Herskovits, seasonal affective disorder has become more prevalent in our society because it was only first recognized in the 1980s as a disorder.

Those who have SAD suffer from the same symptoms each year at the same time. Generally it is during the change of seasons. The reason fall/winter SAD occurs is due to the lack of sunlight a person receives.

Serotonin is an important chemical in the body and affects moods. Reduced sunlight causes a loss of serotonin which causes depression.

“As soon as my tan fades, my mood heads south,” Megan Sokolowski, sophomore communication major, said. Being a surfer and down the shore constantly, Sokolowski detests the winter.

“I hate wearing layers. There is no reason someone would want to wake up in the morning, put on 10 layers to

walk outside for five minutes to class. Life is good when I can throw on a t-shirt and shorts,” Sokolowski said.

The body’s natural biological clock is also disrupted in the winter because of the lack of sunlight.

Though winter/fall SAD is much more common, people do suffer from spring/summer SAD. Some of the side effects are similar but many are drastically different. Winter/fall SAD results in weight gain and increased appetite while spring/summer SAD results in the opposite.

“I am happy in the winter and angry in the summer. Summer is break-up season and winter is cuddle season,” John Eddings, freshman pre-med/bio major, said.

The causes of spring/summer SAD are not as researched as winter/fall. Psychology professor Dr. Melissa Terlecki said little is known about spring/summer SAD. She claims to find it strange there is even such a condition because the main cause of depression is a lack of sunlight.

“Any change in environment can trigger depression,” Terlecki said.

Moving from Southern California to the seasonal east coast has been tough for freshman criminal justice major Ariel Brown.

“I already hate the weather here. It scares me. I don’t want to move and I’m lazy,” Brown said.

Most people with SAD are women and their symptoms begin typically in their mid-twenties. The number of men seeking treatment is increasing over time.

Those who suffer from SAD most times report a close relative suffering from a psychiatric condition. Most often

it is severe depression or alcohol abuse.

Terlecki also said many doctors recommended tanning during the winter before it was known how bad it was.

“I am not saying go bake in the sun or tanning bed but it has been proven to help,” Terlecki said.

“I have mixed feelings about winter,” Brett Lockbaum, freshman elementary education major, said. “You can’t go outside as much and being a soccer player, it doesn’t allow me to play as much. But you can warm up in the winter better than you can cool down in the summer and I like comfy foods in winter.”

Tanning indoors is a dangerous option to help those who suffer from lack of sunlight but there are safer ways. Light boxes are available. A light box has safe rays that act as the sun.

This alternative is used like a normal lamp would be, just stronger. A person suffering from SAD should use the light box up to four hours a day.

The hours in which a person should use a light box varies due to the conditions they suffer from.

Lauren Brescia, sophomore psychology major, said her mother bought her a light box for Christmas one year even though she does not suffer from SAD.

“My mom knows my mood changes in the winter even if it is slight so she bought me a Sun Touch [light box] ,” Brescia said.

Exercising and eating right also help to boost moods and decrease the chance of having SAD.

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“The cold weather changes my mood. I don’t like it as much as the summer. It makes me lazy and want to do less.”

Missy Miller, sophomore elementary and special education major.

“I never want to get up and get ready in the winter. I don’t go to the gym as much because the walk is too far and I get cold too easily.”

Mark Grubb, freshman communication major.

“The cold weather makes me sleep more and stay in bed, but I do go to the gym more in the winter so I can get out of my room and move around.”

Cate Schaffer, senior biology major.

Spirits continue to haunt city

The group traveled throughout the streets of the city and often were separated by traffic lights. There seemed to be a lot of waiting for those who were straggling behind, but those with smaller children seemed to disagree.

“Since we were walking with my 7-year-old daughter, I thought the pace was perfect. Maybe if it was just adults, the pace could have been a little quicker,” Brown said.

One of the first stops on the tour was the City Tavern. This tavern, one of the oldest taverns in Philadelphia, has been the site of several ghost sightings throughout the years.

“Actually, the City Tavern story is my favorite story on the tour,” Terranova said.

During the Revolutionary war, the City Tavern was the political nerve center of Philadelphia.

After working long hours, the political and military leaders, including the First Continental Congress, would all gather at the City Tavern for a drink and to continue their debates.

During one of these disputes, a soldier pulled their gun and accidently shot a waiter, whose ghost has been said to haunt the building ever since.

Some years later, a young bride and her bridal party were getting ready on the day of her wedding in the upstairs of the City Tavern. At some point in the preparation, one of the bridesmaids knocked over a lit candle and the entire room was illuminated with flames.

The fire overtook the tavern, taking the bride and her bridesmaids with it.

According to Terranova, the ghost of the young bride can be seen at wedding events that continue to take place at the City Tavern. While taking the wedding party photo, the photographer will look through his viewfinder and see a

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young bride standing next to the real bride. No film has been able to capture her.

The most memorable stop, Washington Square, is one of the original five squares that William Penn planned when he designed the construction of Philadelphia.

Buried in Washington Square are over five thousand Revolutionary War soldiers, victims of yellow fever and those who died at the Walnut Street Prison, which was once across the street. They are buried in unmarked graves throughout the grounds of the square.

“It’s amazing how many soldiers can be found buried there,” Colleen Daniels, a tour guide with the company since April, said.

During the 1840s, the city of Philadelphia was having a serious problem with grave robbery, in which people would steal fresh corpses and sell them to local medical institutions through the black market.

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were upset by this and hired a woman by the name of Lea to watch over the graves each and every night. One night, she vanished and was never heard of again.

According to Terranova, the ghost of Lea has been seen in Washington Square rather frequently in the wee hours of the morning. The sighting that is most famous comes from a rather reliable source, a Philadelphia Police officer.

He approached a figure sitting in the center of Washington Square, dressed all in black and carrying a lantern and a staff.

He got close enough to lift the hood off of the figure when the cloak fell to the ground, along with the lantern and staff. It then disappeared before his eyes.

Even recently, electric and gas companies will sometimes come across new burial plots when they are digging around the perimeter of the square.

“Whenever they do this,” Terranova said, “archeologists will

look across the field and they will see someone dressed all in black with a staff and a lantern watching over them to make sure they treat this grave with the utmost respect.”

As the group moved across Washington Square, they couldn’t help but tread lightly.

“There’s something about it that’s creepy,” Neil Nandi, hospitality manager and tour guide, said. “The hooded figure, the grave robbers. The idea of the plotter’s field. It’s just all a creepy situation.”

Though the tour was not as terrifying as the brochure claimed, it did showcase a spookier side of Philadelphia that left a chill down people’s spine on the walk back to the train.

Tickets can be purchased on Spirits of ’76 website and tours take place on designated nights from April to November.

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Celebs attempt to end gay suicides

By Nick LaRosa Staff Writer

A number of celebrities have recently spoken out on gay ridicule and bullying in an attempt to give those in distress about their sexual orientation hope and comfort. Fashion consultant Tim Gunn and television host Ellen DeGeneres are just two of the many celebrities who have spoken out on this issue.

Much of the media coverage on gay ridicule and suicide has come as a result of the bullying that led to several teenage deaths in recent weeks, including the death of Rutgers University freshman Tyler Clementi.

Clementi, who was secretly filmed having a sexual encounter with another male in his dorm room, took his life on Sept. 22 by jumping off the George Washington Bridge.

Clementi’s suicide brought national attention to the issue of gay ridicule, an issue that Tim Gunn

recently addressed through a YouTube video.

“I understand the desperation. I understand the despair,” Gunn said, “and I understand how isolated you can feel.”

Gunn also detailed his own suicide attempt as a 17 year old and left viewers with the message “it will get better. I promise.”

Television host DeGeneres, who has strongly spoken out about bullying in the past, turned her attention towards the gay teenage population shortly after the suicide of Clementi.

“We can't let intolerance and ignorance take another kid's life,” DeGeneres said in a video filmed on the set of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” “These kids needed us. We have an obligation to change this.”

In the video, DeGeneres called the bullying and teasing attacks on teenagers “an epidemic” in our country.

“One life lost in this senseless way is tragic; four lives lost is a crisis,” DeGeneres said.

Neil Patrick Harris also spoke out about the issue of “anti-gay bullying” in a public service announcement for MTV.

“If you're getting bullied and feeling like you're on the outskirts, it gets better,” Harris said. “This is a good time we live in, and we're being granted more and more rights.”

Harris reminded those who are being victimized about their sexual orientation to “be proud of who you are.”

“You can act with strength, you can act with courage, you can act with class and stand tall,” Harris said.

Actor Chris Colfer, who stars in the television series “Glee,” recently filmed a public service announcement for the Trevor Project.

The Trevor Project is an organization that focuses primarily on gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning adolescents by providing them, as well as their teachers and parents, with suicide

prevention facts, tips and lifelines. Both Gunn and DeGeneres cited the Trevor Project as a resource for those who are being bullied and ridiculed.

“I know what it’s like to be bullied and teased every single day,” Colfer said. “I know that it may seem that there is no chance of happiness left, but I promise you that there is a world full of acceptance and love.”

Colfer also advised those who may be in anguish about their current situation to call the Trevor Project before attempting any drastic actions.

“Know that you have friends, you are loved and that you are not alone,” Colfer said. “Despite such a current challenging time, there is so much to look forward to.”

For more on the Trevor Project, please visit www.thetrevorproject. org. Their toll-free phone number is (866) 488-7386 and, like Colfer said, you are not alone. Remember, it gets better.

Have you ever had the need to jot down a note for future reference? How about the name of an awesome song you just heard on the radio? Maybe you need to take a picture of something that you need to look at later on.

If you like to stay organized, Evernote is able to help you. Evernote is an application for iPhone/iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Blackberry, Palm WebOS and Windows Mobile devices that syncs text, photos and audio recordings.

This can be accessed from your Mac or PC automatically without connecting your smartphone to your computer. Convience is the best part of the application.

A good example of the use for a text note would be when creating a grocery-shopping list. You pick through the items in the grocery store circular and type them into Evernote.

Once you finish, just click “save” and that grocery list will automatically sync to your smartphone.

When you arrive at the supermarket, take out your smartphone, launch Evernote, and your shopping list is right on your phone, just as it was typed on the computer.

Have you ever had the need to record a voice memo and have it stored both on your smartphone and computer?

Evernote can do just that. This feature may come in handy if you need to conduct an interview with someone and would like to pull out some quotes for your article or paper.

Evernote is an excellent way to keep all of your notes neatly organized and synced to one place.

The application is free for all platforms and can be downloaded from the official website.

For more information on Evernote, please visit evernote.com.

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The tour leads partakers through 20 haunted places in Old City including, the City Tavern and Washington Square, which was a part of William Penn’s original construction plan of Philadelphia.

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Halloween: a holiday translated by many as a time to play dress up, a time to embrace spooky spirits and a time to raid your neigh borhood of all its candy and special treats. Cabrini students reveal their favorite or notso- favorite part of the celebration and superstition of this famous holiday.

“Carving pumpkins with the normal face on it and lighting it up,” Theresa Agro, sophomore education major, said.

“I go on a haunted tour all the time. It's called the Haunted Mill, in Jersey,” Tom McGowan, sophomore information systems major, said.

“I don’t really dress up because I’m not into Halloween much,” King Saah, junior graphic design major, said.

“The Eastern State Penitentiary event that the CAP Board has. We're definitely going to that,” Courtney Abel, junior chemistry and second-

“Handing out candy to the kids and dressing up,” Lindsay Anderson, junior exercise science and health promotions major, said.

“My favorite thing for Halloween is bobbing for apples and it was trick-ortreating, until I was 18 and I got in trouble and now I take my cousin with me,” Morgan Hudson, sophomore business major, said.

“Haunted houses with the real people,” Alex Trawlie, sophomore biology major, said.

“Dressing up, costumes. I do something different every year,” Maya Hutson, sophomore biology major, said.

“Trick-or-treating, that’s always fun,” Kaitlyn Wilson, senior biological science major, said.

By Carol Dwyer Staff Writer

Blast from the past:‘Back In Black’

By Jesse Gaunce Staff Writer

On July 25, 1980, AC/DC released an album that would forever change the face of music.

That album was none other than “Back In Black,” a tribute to the band’s former lead singer Bon Scott.

From the tolling of the bell at the start of “Hells Bells,” to the opening riff of “Rock And Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution,” this was not just an album; it was a story.

That story began where most stories end, with death.

AC/DC was riding high on their new-found success with “Highway To Hell,” which was released in 1979.

But on Feb. 19, 1980, Bon Scott died in London after a night of heavy drinking at the age of 33.

With the future of the band left in shrouded mystery, the band decided to continue and on April 8, 1980, the surviving members recruited Brian Johnson to be their new lead singer.

Johnson, along with the famous guitar duo of brothers Angus and Malcolm Young, wrote the lyrics to all 10 songs on the album.

“Back In Black” has sold an insurmountable amount of copies. To date, it has sold 49 million copies world-wide and 22 million in the U.S. alone.

The album is known to be the second-best selling album of all time.

In addition, it’s also considered the best-selling hard rock album as well as the greatest album ever to be released by a band.

Only Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” has sold more copies than “Back In Black.”

“Back In Black” contains some

of AC/DC’s biggest hits which include “Hells Bells,” “Shoot To Thrill,” “You Shook Me All Night Long,” “Have A Drink On Me,” “Rock And Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution” and of course the unmistakable title track, “Back In Black.”

Although the songs “What Do You Do For Money Honey,” “Given The Dog A Bone,” “Let Me Put My Love Into You” and “Shake A Leg” are not as popular as the others, most people will say this is an album that does not have a bad song on it.

This can be supported by the fact that “Hells Bells,” “Shoot To Thrill,” “Back In Black” and “You Shook Me All Night Long,” have been played at just about every

AC/DC concert since 1980.

Despite the album and the bands unfathomable success, “Back In Black” was not as well received upon its release as some may think.

While the fans could not get enough, some critics were not so enthusiastic.

“The heavy-metal songs here are among the most uninspired by a group that never had a whole lot to offer in the first place, other than a wild-acting (but ordinarysounding) guitarist, Angus Young, and a slightly charming brashness that quickly becomes irritating and dull,” Terry Atkinson, of the L.A. Times, said.

Other critics, like Rolling Stones’ David Fricke, praised the

album.

“‘Back In Black’ is not only the best of AC/DC’s six American albums, it’s the apex of heavy-metal art: the first LP since Led Zeppelin II that captures all the blood, sweat and arrogance of the genre. In other words, ‘Back In Black’ kicks like a mutha,” Fricke said.

“Their time has come as a rock band — there’s no other explanation for it. It’s been pure word-ofmouth,” John Kalodner, Geffen Records A&R chief, said.

“Every kid is telling his friends that they’ve got to have this record,” Kalodner said.

Upon its release, the album quickly catapulted to No. 1 on the UK charts and No. 4 on the US charts. It spent 131 straight weeks on the billboard charts and reached platinum status by Oct. 1980.

The biggest hits from this album are played all over. They have been played in commercials, sports complex’s, movies and have also been covered by other famous bands such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Muse, Motorhead and Aerosmith.

By the time AC/DC finished their tour in support of the album in February 1981, they were as successful as ever.

“If I told you in a month’s time you were going to be the hottest thing in music, you wouldn’t be able to grasp it until it happened,” Johnson said.

Sometimes good things can come out of tragedy. “Back in Black” can attest to that.

That being said, if you don’t own this album, what are you waiting for?

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“Gossip Girl Here...”

Name: Jon Berwer

Age: 21

Major: Marketing

Tell us about your outfit:

“It is comfortable, can’t go wrong with a t-shirt and shorts.”

What’s your favorite part about your outfit:

“My sneakers. They are really white and top off my whole outfit.”

By Melissa Webb Staff Writer

Nicole Richie, a mother of two, tells paparazzi to back off. Unhappy with photographers constantly parked outside of the school her daughter Harlow attends, Richie wrote a letter to paparazzi agency X17.

“I promise you that I am going to do a background check on each and every person that I see there,” Richie said. “Because the last time I did a check on your staff, I found they had no license.”

Due to an experience that ended with her in the hospital, she is looking out for the safety of her children as well as others.

Looks like Justin Bieber was sent to “time out” after a laser tag incident brokeout on Friday, Oct. 15. The incident took place in Richmond, British Columbia.

Name: Lauren Chieffo

Age: 20

Major: Marketing

Tell us about your outfit:

“This outfit is presentable enough to attend a speaking event. It’s comfortable and classy. That is why I like it.”

What is your favorite part about your outfit:

“My cardigan. It’s simple, comfy and has a cute argyle print on it.”

In an intense game of laser tag, Bieber ran to get away from the opposing team and accidently hit a twelve-year-old boy. The boy came out with no injuries but was reported to be in tears. When Bieber stayed to explain the story, the parents arrived and then called the police.

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AC/DC lead singer Brian Johnson and guitarist Angus Young remain active musicians 31 years after the release of ‘Back in Black.’

Weekly Sports Update

By Eion O’Neill Staff Writer

U.S. SoCCer team drawS with Colombia

The U.S. men’s soccer team went to 4-5-4 after drawing with Colombia in a scoreless match Tuesday, Oct. 12. The draw adds to the U.S.’s three-year winless streak versus South American nations. The Americans finished it’s home stand of the 2010 schedule in front of 8,823 fans in Chester, Pa. The Americans are in danger of getting it’s first losing record since 1997 when the team went 5-6-7. The only highlights for the U.S. were the national-team debuts of defender Eric Lichaj and midfielder Bret Shea. The U.S. will wrap up 2010 play on Nov. 17 against South Africa.

Read original story from ESPN | Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010

Kevin Kolb led the Philadelphia Eagles to a 31-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Oct. 17. Kolb hit 23 of 29 passes. Before being injured by a hit to his helmet, DeSean Jackson gained 78 yards on three first-quarter touches, scoring on a 31-yard run and a 34-yard pass from Kolb. Kolb also found Jeremy Maclin in a long pass in which he scored by running 83-yards for the touchdown. David Akers missed three field goals before finally nailing a 30-yarder with 3:01 left in the game. The Falcons will face the Cincinnati Bengals next weekend while the Eagles will face off against the Tennessee Titans.

Read original story from ESPN | Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010

naSCar annoUnCeS 2011 hall of famerS

NASCAR announced its second class of Hall of Famers on Wednesday, Oct. 13. Among those set to be inducted are David Pearson, nicknamed the “Silver Fox,” who had 105-career wins. Pearson was the center of controversy among fans when he was left out of the 2010 class in favor of NASCAR chairman Bill France, Jr. Also inducted were broadcaster, Ned Jarrett and Bobby Allison, whose 84 wins are tied for all time list of wins. Members from the charter class include NASCAR greats Dale Earnhardt and Junior Johnson who were inducted in 2010.

Read original story from ESPN | Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010

oSwalt boUnCeS baCK big againSt the giantS in game 2

Roy Oswalt, who is now 3-0 in NLCS appearances, dominated the Giants line-up on Sunday evening, striking out a total of nine batters. In the seventh inning he also contributed to the offense by hitting a leadoff single and then running through third base coach Sam Perlozzo’s stop sign to bring in another run for the Phils. Oswalt claimed it was too late by the time he saw it and there was no turning back. The safe call from the umpire was met with thunderous applause from the fans. Oswalt had an ample amount of support from the Phils offense as well. Jimmy Rollins hit a double in the seventh with the bases to bring in three runs and give the Phils a five-run lead. Charlie Manuel met with Oswalt at the mound in the eighth inning but left in a hurry as Oswalt calmly got the final two outs to seal his great performance.

Read original story from ESPN | Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010

U.S. withdrawS bid from 2018 fifa world CUp, foCUSeS on 2022

The U.S. pulled out its bid Friday, Oct. 15 to host the 2018 FIFA World cup, instead focusing on going head to head with Australia, South Korea, Qatar and Japan in 2022. The pull out of the U.S. in the 2018 bidding guarantees that a European country will host soccer’s biggest event that year. Currently in the running for the 2018 World Cup are England, Russia and the joint bids of Netherlands-Belgium and Spain-Portugal. In July, China’s federation stated that it is interested in hosting the event in 2026.

Read original story from ESPN | Friday, Oct. 15, 2010

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Player Profile: Stephanie Recklau

of Council Rock High School South, described her in one word, “tall.” Standing at 6 feet 2 inches tall, Recklau is an intimidator on the court but a gentle giant off the court.

Recklau was recently named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Player of the Week due to her burying 12 kills in a sweep against Marywood University and Rosemont College.

She was also named Rookie of the Year her freshman season.

At this point in time, Recklau has a career 944 kills and hopes to reach 1,000 before the season ends.

By Chris Sarvadi Staff Writer

Stephanie Recklau, is a force to be reckoned with on the court. Most of her friends from high school would expect her to be playing basketball, but as fans of the Lady Cavs, we know her as a dominating middle hitter on Cabrini’s volleyball team. When asked to describe Recklau, her former coach, Scott Hibbs

“I have high hopes for the rest of the season and I hope we repeat to the NCAA Tournament,” Recklau, senior pre-med major, said.

As a leader, Recklau has been a mentor to incoming freshman that have made the team.

“Steph is always hanging out with the volleyball team and doing homework with her teammates. You can tell she is a very important part of the team and you can tell she is the heart of the team,” Elena Brown, senior psychology major

and Recklau’s roommate, said.

Former coach and mentor, Michael Collins, is a huge part of why Recklau is playing volleyball today and is “truly why I am playing college volleyball.”

Recklau took the advice and good coaching from her high school experience and combined that with the new techniques she picked up from Cabrini head coach Eric Schaefer.

When asked about the coaching staff here at Cabrini, Recklau had nothing but great things to say.

“They are great about working with us individually in the off season, but once we all come back together, they stress the importance of working as a team and a family,” Recklau said.

Even though she was originally recruited for basketball, she was a great pickup and asset for the Cabrini volleyball program.

Upon graduating from Cabrini, Recklau is looking to go to graduate school in pursuit of being a doctor of medicine and a doctor of osteopathic medicine.

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Athletics effect retention rate among college campuses

By Elizabeth Krupka A&E Editor

With retention rates fluctuating at Cabrini, the athletic department has been considered a selling point to prospective students applying for college.

According to Joe Giunta, athletic director at Cabrini, the athletic department helps silence the often asked questions from admission and enrollment directors such as “Do we need to add more activities?” “Should we lower the tuition?” “Why don’t students seem to be happy here?”

“I think athletics affect retention at every college. Student-athletes reap many positive benefits from being a part of a team. Many student-athletes come to a school because of athletics. This makes them more connected to a group of people and more attached to stay,” Giunta said.

In 2009 Cabrini College had 250-275 unduplicated, individual student-athletes. For a small school like Cabrini College, 250 students involved in the athletic program is a significant number.

When a student comes to college, it is crucial that they become a part of some group. It allows them to make friends and to meet new people, in addition to helping students to stay actively involved in the campus.

“It can considerably affect retention for a student to be a part of any group whether it’s sports, the

business club, or SGA,” Giunta said.

Sports in particular, are a heavy time commitment. This is why some students are leery to continue playing sports after high school.

“This year I am not playing soccer for Cabrini like I had the past two years. I do feel like I have more time to be a part of different

“I think athletics effect retention at every college.”

clubs and organizations, but I will say that I miss the comradery of a team,” Amanda Robotti, elementary education major, said.

While some students have had to drop sports to allow more free time, others say the heavy involvement benefits them.

“Sports are what tied me to Cabrini. Jackie [field hockey coach] and the team kept me grounded and helped to keep me out of trouble,” Bridget Bergen, 2009 alumna, said.

According to Giunta, it is a myth that student-athletes have bad grades. Student-athletes at Cabrini have to maintain a certain grade point average in order to play on the field.

“Athletics helps to teach students life skills. Skills that they will one day need in the workforce such as leadership, teamwork, perseverance and hard work. These are life lessons that they will not only need professionally, but socially as well,” Guinta said.

Some students who don’t participate in college athletics say they feel disconnected from the campus community on the weekends.

“On the weekends I do not feel as involved as student-athletes here,” Sam Stiles, junior educational studies major, said. “Not so much on the week days because that is full of personal school schedules, but on the weekends I do feel that the campus is more geared toward athletes and their schedules.”

Giunta says retention is a result of student involvement. Student athletics, being one of the student involvement opportunities, has proved to be a positive aspect of student engagement.

“Everyone wants to get a student attached to a group. This ties into retention, groups and clubs allow students to have fun and when you are having fun hopefully that is what will keep students here,” Giunta said.

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Lady Cavs beat Baptist Bible 5-0

By Natalie Crawford Staff Writer

The Cabrini women’s soccer team had a triumphant win against Baptist Bible defeating them with a 5-0 win on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at Cabrini College’s Edith Robb Dixon Field. This declares the 11th win of the season.

Fifteen minutes into the game, senior midfielder Dana Nardello scored the first goal of the game with an assist by junior forward and midfielder Kara Hinkelmon.

“This game was a really good rebound after losing our last game to Gwynedd-Mercy. It brought us back up as a team,” Hinkelmon said.

Only 10 minutes after the first goal was scored, sophomore forward Alex Tralie, fired two-consecutive goals in a row within a minute time span. Four minutes later, junior back position Amy Loesser scored a goal ending the first half of the game.

By half time the fans and friends were cheering on the girls with excitement about their 4-0 lead.

Marissa Licardo, who attended Cabrini for only her freshman and sophomore year tries to come to as many women soccer games as possible.

“I have two good friends on the team. Right now I think they’re playing really well,” Licardo said. “I continue to

support them because they’ve been playing so well in their games. This is their last home game so I especially wanted to come out for this one and support my friends. Even though I don’t go to Cabrini anymore I still try and attend a lot of sporting events. I like to show a lot of Cabrini spirit.”

soccer for Cabrini as well so her parents have been watching six years of Cabrini soccer.

Michelle Kane, junior midfielder, has her parents come to every game, along with the Hinkelmon’s.

“Our favorite game of the season was when they played Neumann. It was a really tough game but they came out with a 1-0 win. Overall they play great games along with great passing and scoring,” Tom Kane said.

During the second half of the game, goalkeeper Sarah Means saved four goals. Overall, Cabrini attempted 10 shots on Baptist Bible.

“We played a lot better and stepped up as a team from our last game. I think we all came into this game with a positive attitude,” Lauren Pallister, freshman back and midfielder, said.

The girls along with the coach and fans are very proud of this win. They showed a lot of enthusiasm on the field and felt they deserved to win.

The family members that were in the stands show their support at every game.

Hinkelmon’s parents come to every game to show support for their daughter as well as the rest of the team. Hinkelmon has been playing soccer for Cabrini for three years.

In addition, Hinklemon’s older brother used to play

“I just take it game by game and try my best. We all work as a team no matter what, win or lose,” Hinkelmon said.

“This is the best team in the three years I’ve been watching the games. It’s a great group of girls and they work so well together on and off the field,” Kane said.

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Who has the tougher job:

Andy Reid or Charlie Manuel?

Christopher Courter senior business adminsitration major

“Andy Reid. With all the Phillies success, it’s become a baseball town. Andy Reid has got young players, it’s his job to bring those guys up to the status they used to have.”

“Charlie Manuel because everybody expects the Phillies to be in the World Series. The Eagles are in a rebuilding year.”

“Andy Reid right now because they have more to prove. The Phillies went to the World Series last season, they probably will again this season.”

By Eion O’Neill Staff Writer

“We played a lot better and stepped up as a team from our last game. I think we all came into this game with a positive attitude.”

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david jehle junior marKeting major

The Cabrini College women’s soccer team ran onto the field before their game against The College of Notre Dame on Oct. 19 at the Edith Robb Dixon Field. The Lady Cavs dominated on offense as they took down the Gators with a score of 5-0. They go into their final regular season game with a record of 13-3.

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Abel reaches career milestone Junior libero Courtney Abel reaches 1,000 career digs in a match-up against Centenary College

By Nick Guldin Sports Editor

By Katie Bonanni Staff Writer

The Cabrini women’s volleyball team won against Centenary College 3-1 on Saturday, Oct. 16 at the Nerney Field House. The Lady Cavs are on a roll with a 22ndstraight CSAC win.

Along with the victory, Cabrini’s libero Courtney Abel surpassed her 1,000th career dig plateau with 21 against the Cyclones.

“This is definitely a huge accomplishment and it would not have happened without my teammates because they make the situations possible for me to get the digs,” Abel said.

Abel has been averaging 3.45 digs per set so far in her college career and has been the backbone of the defense for the Lady Cavs since she arrived in 2008.

During the fourth set Abel was counting the digs until she dove for the thousandth, which was met by thunderous applause from her family, friends and teammates.

“It made the day more special because

everyone was there cheering me on. Especially my teammates because as soon as they found out I got it they were screaming. They were so excited for me and so

proud,” Abel said. This particular game was also a “Dig Pink” match to benefit the “Side-Out Foundation.” All proceeds will be donated to

the foundation to promote breast cancer awareness and health.

Cabrini fought their way to a 2521 win over Centenary in the first set, and 25-23 in the second game. They fell to Centenary in the third game with a score of 26-24.

In the fourth game the Lady Cavs ran with the victory when they beat Centenary 25-22.

“I think the rest of the season is going to go great. I feel like we're going to make it to the finals. Each year our team has improved so I think there's a really good chance were going to win the championship.” Meg Ryan, sophomore opposite-side hitter, said.

The Lady Cavs have high hopes that they will make it to the finals this year. According to Abel the team has some really tough teams coming up but they are up for the challenge. They made it to the CSAC final last year and hope that they will have a chance to defend their title again this year.

The Cabrini women’s volleyball team will face Valley Forge Christian College and Philadelphia Biblical University on Saturday, Oct. 23rd at 1 p.m.

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inSide look:Women’s tennis turn around

By Laura Hancq Staff Writer

The Lady Cavs tennis team has proved itself to be a force to be reckoned with in the 2010 regular season. The team has dropped countless opponents for an overall record of 13-2 and a CSAC conference record of 8-1.

Part of the reason 2010 has been such an impressive year for the team is because 2009 was quite a struggle. The team finished the 2009 regular season with a 5-11 overall record and a 5-5 conference record. Last season, the championship was an unrealistic dream. This season, it is an achievable reality.

“It’s really exciting that we get to go the playoffs this year,” Alexis DiCamillo, junior captain, said. “It’s the goal I’ve been striving for since I was a freshman. We’re on our comeback and we want it really bad.”

Cabrini will face Marywood University in the first round of the playoffs. If the team is to advance to the next round, which is the championship, the opponent will be archrival Gwynedd-Mercy College.

Through strong leadership and young talent, the team has felt confident throughout the 2010 season. Seasons in the past have lacked both of these aspects.

“We are a much stronger team this year,” Gabriela Durand, sophomore, said. “Last year we got by and just tried to make it work. This year we have great leadership in our juniors, Alexis and Michelle, as well as three freshmen on our starting lineup who are really making a difference.”

DiCamillo and Michelle Lettmann are both junior cocaptains who are major parts of the 2010 success. In 2009 there were no captains, and the team has felt that the leadership has truly made a difference. They are examples for the rest of the team because they know what coach John Magee expects and they motivate the rest of the team to do their best.

“Our captains are great role models and are very outspoken on and off the court,” Durand said. “They only have one year left at Cabrini, so it’s definitely their crunch

time.”

Another big difference between this season and last is that there are strong freshmen recruits in the lineup. DiCa millo, Durand, and Magee all commended freshmen Katie Kennedy, Victoria Nastala and Adriana Scotto as being

an incredible commitment and as a freshman you’re trying to balance that with adjusting to college and having a social life. They have persevered six days a week on the court and gotten through this hard-learning period incred-

The balance of the strong leadership of the co-captains and the talent and earnestness of the freshmen is a sure combination for success. However, great players can’t

“Our coach is very in tune with the girls,” Durand said. “He is the type to get on your case until you get it right. Sometimes it feels like he even wants it more than we do.”

Magee has been head coach for Cabrini’s women’s tennis for seven years and has taken the team to the NCAA tournament twice, in 2007 and 2008.

Magee makes small equipment and drills changes every year. He feels that the players appreciate new practicing methods and differences within game play.

As a coach, his expectations change year to year based on the players, but he always wants to win the championship. Besides being a coach for Cabrini, his other profession is teaching. Therefore, his steady philosophy of teaching the team how to do well in life never changes.

“I never allow my players to do a skill incorrectly,” Magee said. “My coaching philosophy every year is the same and that is to teach the players skills for life. I want them to be able to relate the things they learn from tennis and apply it to situations off the court with people, school, jobs or whatever comes their way.”

The Lady Cavs, as well as the coaching staff, are proud of the turnaround from 2009 and because of the strong freshman players, the team looks to the future with optimism.

one of the most crucial aspects of the team’s success.

“The freshmen truly deserve to be commended for their great job this season,” Magee said. “Being on a team is

“Last year our recruits fell through due to problems with injuries and personal issues,” DiCamillo said. “We basically just picked up players and it was a learning experience. This year we have bonded as a team and now is our time.”

Junior libero Courtney Abel celebrates her 1,000th career dig with head coach Eric Schaefer on October 16, 2010.

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“Our captains are great rolemodels and are very outspoken on and off the court. They only have one year left at Cabrini, so it’s definitely their crunch time.”

Lady Cavs play for a cure

By Rachael Renz Copy Editor

On Tuesday, Oct. 12 the Lady Cavs three-game winning streak came to a halt against Widener University with a 2-1 final score. Although Widener isn’t a conference team it was still an important game. In honor of breast cancer awareness month the team was fundraising for the cause.

During the game, breast cancer “Play for the Cure” wristbands were sold and the players sported pink socks and headbands decorated with ribbons. The team raised a couple hundred dollars and sent all of the proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

“I think the fundraising was great for awareness and was a success for the first year. Next year we will definitely do more but I’m happy with the turnout this year,” Head Coach Jackie Neary said.

Maura Gordon, junior midfielder, was the only scorer of the game also achieving her 30th-career goal as a Lady Cav.

Despite the loss, the team and coaches still have hopes for the rest of the season.

“They played great; it was a really good game. I was obviously disappointed with the loss but I wasn’t disappointed with the game because I think we played relatively strong and Widener is a good team,” Neary said.

Although Widener isn’t a conference team for the Lady Cavs, Neary and the team believe that playing against them was a learning experience for upcoming teams.

“I think you have to go into every game with a winning attitude. We need to get more shots and we need to put more goals in the net,” Caitlin Donahue, senior goalkeeper, said. “I think it was definitely a good practice game and it’s motivation for our upcoming conference games.”

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The Lady Cavs held their first annual breast cancer awareness game on Tuesday, Oct. 12 at the Edith Robb Dixon Field. The Lady Cavs fought a long, hard battle against Widener University losing the game 2-1. In the game Maura Gordon, junior forward, scored the only goal for the Lady Cavs.

“I think the fundraising was great for awareness and was a success for the first year.”