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Editorial Mosque signals America’s religious acceptance Almost a decade after the anniversary of the darkest day in living memory that our country has witnessed, plans to build a Muslim mosque and community center have stirred a wide debate on whether or not it is right to build a place of Muslim worship just two blocks from where Muslim terrorists destroyed the World Trade Center.

In response to the plans to build the Muslim center, many Americans have argued that the construction of the mosque is extremely insensitive to the family and friends of those killed during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. People are claiming that it promotes potential future attacks and negates the honor of ground zero. Many Christian American’s are upset over the plans and have supported fanatics such as Pastor Terry Jones of Florida, who rallied Christians to burn copies of the Koran, the holy book of the Muslims.

The Loquitur disagrees with these types of people who hate and protest the Muslim religion. We stand behind every citizen’s right to worship or not worship a higher power and believe that all Americans should be actively supporting religious freedom in our country.

The community center and mosque were collectively approved by the Community Board of Lower Manhattan. The majority voted because of America’s religious freedoms. All American citizens have a constitutional right to worship in the religion of their choice. We are built on the conviction that American citizens all have the fundamental human right of freedom of religion. President Barack Obama declared, along with the mayor of New York City, that we must continue to abide by our fundamental values.

In addition, the building of the mosque and community center met all criteria to begin construction. Therefore the board had nothing legally hindering them from allowing them to build.

The Loquitur sees prejudice as the primary issue that is fueling much of the public opinion. We, the Loquitur, point out that those who participated in the terrorist attack were not simply Muslim but extremists. It’s unfair to think that those who will be a part of the community center and mosque will be organizing any sort of hate crime.

In this specific time of distress alongside when we mark the commemoration of 9/11, tensions are high when these people who practice a different religion attempt to move into a new direction, one that the Loquitur sees as a positive one. This is a better time than any to refuse to give in to prejudice and stand up to show people around the world that we are a country that celebrates all different types of religions.

President Obama made a public statement recently about the widespread prejudices existing among citizens of our country.

“Muslims are fighting in Afghanistan in the uniform of the United States armed services. They’re out there putting their lives on the line for us…and we honor their service. Part of honoring their service is making sure that they understand that we don’t differentiate between them and us,” Obama said.

In U.S. history we have many examples of how war and terror have led to a prejudice against entire societies. We have held prejudices against Jews after World War I, the Japanese after World War II and during the current war on terror, we have people calling for the burning of the Koran. We need to stand against the prejudice and refuse to the divide among our own citizens.

The Loquitur believes that in this vulnerable time in our country we need to recognize the values that America is built on. We are a nation of unity and freedom. We ask the Cabrini College community to be more aware of our rights and our common ground with our fellow citizens and not give in to prejudices.

Environmental discussion tackles pressing issues

By Eion O’Neill Staff Writer The cause of global warming is a question Dr. Eric Malm, assistant professor of business administration in Cabrini’s business department, tried to help a crowded Mansion sunroom understand during his talk hosted by Cabrini Diversity Initiatives.

Using Cabrini’s emphasis on social justice, Malm hit home by stating, “Social justice is at the center of all environmental issues. It’s impacting people today all over the world. We need to remember others.”

Students got a whirlwind tour of environmental economics that Malm made interactive and fun.

“Economics talk about environment externalities. Externalities have unforeseen or uncompensated effects on someone else,” Malm said.

To bring such a point into context, Malm gave a situation in which his cars exhaust backfires on a child with asthma.

The consequence is that the child may get an asthma attack.

However, to an economist, there is a cost imposed on that child when the car backfires. Even though lives are priceless, economists still look at the financial cost.

Malm then brought up the BP oil spill and asked the question, “What costs were associated with the BP oil spill?”

The Gulf was not the only locale where the costs can be high, noting that natural gas drilling in

rural areas tampers with the water supply where many residents rely on private wells for their cooking, cleaning and drinking.

Such an example was personal to sophomore mathematics major, Jessica Hubal, who in a Facebook private message stated, “I am from a rural area in which these natural gas drillings are mainly taking place. It was helpful to gain more knowledge on that area so I can better understand what is occurring in my hometown.”

“Pollution is the most common example of externality,” Malm said.

When it comes to natural resources, nobody owns them.

“Who owns the air? Right now,

closely with other countries to make a true impact was the biggest idea.

“We need to talk about it and do something about it,” Malm said.

As the students filed out, the charismatic business professor stacked chairs and stated how his love for environmental economics began.

“I started studying environmental economic issues 20 years ago,” Malm said, noting that he did an independent study on the subject and was greatly inspired by the books, “The Limit to Growth” by Donella H. Meadows, Dennis L. Meadows, Jorgen Randers and William W. Behrens III and “The Ultimate Resource” by Julian Simon.

“I was hoping that students would think about environmentalism as a social justice issue,” Malm said after his speech.

Senior business major and Shannon Mulhern said in response to the speech that she would “look into companies that benefit the environment rather than self profit.”

“I learned a little bit about global warming through an economists lens,” Mulhern said.

“If people focus on positive things they can do as an individual, and talk, we as a society can and should be doing, framing environmental issues in a social justice context is something less depressing,” Malm said.

“If people focus on positive things they can do as an individual, and talk, we as a society can and should be doing, framing environmental issues in a social justice context is something less depressing.” the United States uses a lot of fossil fuels. We rank one percent of the use of the fossil fuels and only five percent of the population,” Malm said. “We don’t like to talk about our decisions having consequences. We pollute, somebody dies, that’s a part of the story.”

Malm then concluded his speech with the thought that environmentalism today was depressing and offered some hopeful solutions for the problems our planet and our human race faces.

Among the solutions, working

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Community center stirs debate

By Jeny Varughese Staff Writer The recent proposal by Sharif el-Gamal, Manhattan real estate developer, to build a 13-story Muslim community center and mosque two blocks from ground zero has brought up controversy nationwide.

The question of whether the community center should be built has people talking.

“I think they should be allowed to build the community center because this country is based on freedom of religion,” Mary-Kate McMongle, freshman criminology major, said. “It is not right to punish the whole Muslim community because of an act done by extremists.”

“Building this community center seems unfair, almost an insult but it would be a sign of tolerance and openness,” Dr. Courtney Smith, history professor, said. “It would be a sign that this is why America is different and greater than other countries in the world.”

The proposed community center and mosque will replace a Burlington Coat Factory that was damaged during the Sept.

11 attack, which Cordoba Initiative purchased in July. The plan for Park51 was unanimously approved by the Community Board of Lower Manhattan.

“Having the community center built at the site where the Burlington Coat Factory used to exist is acceptable because what used to be there should not matter and should not be the basis for other projects such as this,” Megan Allen, junior biology major, said.

Proponents of the community center are stating religious freedom as their reason for supporting the construction of the build-

ing. They believe that America was built on religious freedom and that it should not be hindered.

“There are different aspects to every religion and culture. Judging people based solely on that is unjust,” Amanda Coinbert, sophomore psychology major, said.

“Once the community center is built it will bring more diver-

sity to the area and show that not all Muslims are terrorists and also that assuming the worst doesn’t necessarily mean that those events will take place,” Allen said.

“There is a vast majority of Muslims in New York City and by building this center it will help clear the image of Muslims in the U.S.,” Bassam Omar, senior

business administration major, said. “Islam literally translates to mean peace.”

Recently Michael Bloomberg, mayor of New York City, and President Barack Obama have spoken out in support of the construction of the community center and mosque, stating that under the first amendment, they have the right. According to

the New York Post, Bloomberg stated that he believes that this is an important test of the separation between church and state and that it is imperative that we, as the American people, “get it right.”

Omar, who is of the Islamic faith and is celebrating the month of Ramadan, stated he was ecstatic and really happy to hear of the support from both Mayor Bloomberg as well as President Obama.

He feels that this is a good step in trying to bring equality among all races and religion to New York City as well as nationwide.

This is not the first mosque to be sitting in the close vicinity of ground zero.

Masjid Manhattan is a mosque that sits four blocks away from ground zero and it predates the existence of the world trade center.

Omar believes if it is acceptable for this mosque to exist, why is it such a controversy for the proposal for a new mosque community center that is going to be only two blocks closer?

“It is harder to take something away that has existed than it is to block something that will be built at a future time,” Smith said.

“I feel people are against this project because it’s a form of ignorance and racism. They feel Islam is a symbol of terrorism,” Omar said “However, once given a chance they will find that Muslims are just like any others and that we are good hard working people.”

“I want people to be more open minded about Muslims and about each other. This is all we need for world peace and I feel if we strive towards it anything is possible,” Omar said. jav83@cabrini.edu

Speaker says Sudanese crisis could lead to genocide SUDAN, Page 1 happened in Rwanda looks easy,” Griffin said.

“I’m here to tell you to talk about it, learn about it and to get involved.”

The CRS section focusing on Sudan will be separate from the year-long commitment of other CRS members.

Gibble recommends that if you do not have time to commit to getting involved, students should educate themselves on the matter by paying attention to what is going on in the media now.

Dr. Shelby Hockenberry, assistant professor of political science and adviser for STAND at Cabrini, is concerned that with all of the attention of the election of Sudan, the issues in Darfur are

being ignored.

“People can’t forget that three million displaced people exist in Darfur,” Hockenberry said. “If this war on resource allocation breaks out, where will these people go?”

Hockenberry’s advising role of STAND is still fairly new.

The small chapter at Cabrini is still shaping itself to fit into Cabrini’s clubs and is applying for recognition from the college.

Hockenberry explains that the 1,200-mile border that separates Darfur from Sudan is rich with resources. She adds that in addition to the turmoil between the Sudanese in the north and the south, Darfur will again break out into war if the resources are not divided fairly.

“Now is a perfect time for

students to become aware of what is going on, what is being done and what they can do to help,” Hockenberry said.

“What’s going to happen in Sudan is going to happen whether you notice it or not, prepared or not,” Griffin said.

“You have the opportunity to engage and make interventions that can shift this thing in a better way.”

“People have said in the past that if they had known about it [genocide] before it happened, they would have prevented it,” Gibble said.

“This is the time students can prevent it.”

To get involved in the efforts of CRS to keep peace in Sudan, contact Eric Gibble at eric.r.gibble@gmail.com. kmk94@cabrini.edu

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Dan Griffin, Catholic Relief Services adviser for Sudan, speaks to students on the possible implications of Southern Sudan seceding from the north.

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By Trevor Wallace News Editor

By Diana Campeggio Staff Writer

By Melissa Webb Staff Writer

NJEA criticizes Gov. Christie

Gas line explodes, dozens homeless A natural gas pipe exploded under a residential community in San Bruno, Calif. The explosion that erupted out of the 30-inch pipe killed at least four people and almost evaporated a dozen homes.

Resident Steve Hoff was unclear as to what had happened to his house, since the area had been blocked off.

“I need to know if my house burned down,” Hoff said, according to the New York Times.

“I don’t know if I have a home or not.”

Residents of the area filed complaints prior to the explosion regarding foul smelling odors, presumably natural gas.

Read original story in The New York Times | Sept. 11, 2010

Suicide bomber hits Pakistan,kills 19 A police station in northwest Pakistan was rammed by a ve-

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Dozens of homes were destroyed when a natural gas pipe line exploded underneath a section of San Bruno, Calif. The death toll is expected to rise as residents are still missing. hicle full of explosives driven by a suicide bomber.

According to officials and local news outlets, 19 people were killed and at least 46 people were left with injuries.

The explosion did not only hit the police station. A school van passing by, a nearby mosque and a government building were all hit as well.

No one has been held responsible for the attack but suspicions have turned to the Taliban militants in the area who have been behind several attacks across the country.

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Obama pushes new job plan

Mexico antidrug aid withheld

President Obama sought to create jobs to get the economy moving. His $6 billion six-year plan would include major upgrades to the nation’s roads, rail lines and runways.

A government-run bank that will finance innovative transportation projects will be created.

If congress approves, it calls for $50 billion in government spending right away.

$26 million in aid to Mexico for the drug war is being witheld by the United States.

The finance is a part of a 3-year-old $1.4 billion “Merida Initiative” effort. Fifteen percent of the money for Mexico will be distributed as soon as human rights conditions improve.

Read original story in The New York Times | Sept. 6, 2010

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Friday, Sept. 17

Constitution Day Lecture Dr. Hedtke will speak on “Presidential Power and the Constitution” in the Grace Hall Board Room from 3:15-4:30 p.m.

Registration for Emergency Notification System Attending Cabrini Night at the Phillies?

Students must be signed up for the Emergency Text Notification System to receive game-day rain plan in Jazzman’s from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Mani-Pedi-Night with P.A.R.T.Y. Come to the East Res Lounge from 8-9 p.m. with free manicures and pedicures.

Sunday, Sept. 19 Mass Bruckmann Memorial Chapel of St. Joesph, 7 p.m.-8 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 20 Mass Bruckmann Memorial Chapel of St. Joesph, 12:15 p.m.-2 p.m.

Faculty, Catholic groups discuss social justice

Read the original story in The New York Times | Sept. 3, 2010

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The New Jersey Education Association has criticized Gov. Christie’s administration for not yet completing its application for federal aid.

This application would grant N.J. with $268 million for education jobs and to save arts and foreign language classes within the schools.

Though the application is due Sept. 9, the NJEA believes that if schools knew how much it would receive, it could better plan how they would best use it. They could also hire new staff before the start of the school year.

Christie’s administration has said that they are being careful in filling out the application and it will be filed before the deadline.

Saturday, Sept. 18 Whitewater Rafting - Class III Students who registered for the trip will be leaving from the Dixon Center at 8:30 a.m. and will return at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 21 Cabrini sporting events See sports, page 14

Twenty-two Cabrini faculty members traveled to Baltimore, Md. and Washington, D.C. for an educational seminar with several Catholic organizations.

The two-day seminar furthered their understanding of social justices throughout the world.

The faculty met with representatives from Network, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and the Center of Concern.

After meeting with directors from each organization, the faculty members hope to use this information to better their teachings within the classroom.

Among the topics discussed were social issues, economic justice, global women’s rights, the environment and global peace.

In 2005, Cabrini joined in a partnership with CRS and therefore, celebrated a fiveyear anniversary of becoming the first college to sign an agreement with them. dcc59@cabrini.edu

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Parking management questioned Public safety addresses student concerns over parking PARKING, Page 1

Dixon lot to park.”

Although students may complain Burroughs has been the direc- that there are too tor of public safety for three years many handicapped and believes she has improved the spots in front of their dorm, there parking situation at Cabrini.

“I’d like to think it’s been better is a reason why since I’ve been here. My biggest that spot isn’t open thing is to be consistent and have for all residents. people buy permits; it’s all about By law, Cabrini safety. My theory is uniformity. If must have a certain people park all over the place it’d amount of handicapped parking be chaos,” Burroughs said. spots on campus.

Public safety’s main goal is to “My pet peeve keep Cabrini safe and also keep is people parking in the beauty of the campus simultahandicapped spots. neously by mandating the roads, When you do that driveways and parking spaces. without a hangtag “It’s not that we don’t have enough parking, it’s just that stu- and you say ‘I was dents don’t find it convenient. I only inside for a think it’s all about perception. If minute,’ it doesn’t you live in the apartments you matter. I’ll deny want to park outside of the apart- your appeal,” Burroughs said. ments,” Burroughs said.

“There should be “I live in the apartments and more parking in the the parking on this side of camDixon lot as well as pus just doesn’t work. Most of the Residential Boulejuniors and seniors have cars and vard.

There is more there are no spots near our dorms grassy space and but there are spots in front of the room for parking sophomore residence halls. I find rachael renz/copy editor myself parking in front of East spaces to be made.

Radnor Chief Jim Kelly of the Radnor Fire Department requested that Cabrini Also, most of the Res where I lived last year,” WalCollege restrict parking on campus driveways due to concerns over safety. driveway spaces are ter Jesuncosky, junior history maunused and I feel jor, said.

Besides the environmental is- destrian,” Lightcap said.

Another issue some students that this is a waste. sues, there are also safety issues The tentative parking deck Why have a driveway if it is unhave with parking at Cabrini is the with parking on campus.

Radnor would be three levels high and able to be parked in?”

Gambino amount of handicapped spaces in Chief Jim Kelly of the Radnor Fire would be built on top of the Dixon said. front of certain residence halls.

Department has recently disabled parking lot.

This addition would This is a familiar question “Students park in the handicap parking on the house driveways. add 300 more spots, costing bethroughout campus that many spots and public safety doesn’t ap“I requested that Cabrini Coltween $15,000 and $20,000 per residential students have been askprove. I agree that you shouldn’t lege limit parking due to public space.

In total this parking garage ing but don’t know the answer to. park in the designated handisafety concerns.

There have been would cost between $4.5 and $6 Unknown to most students, there capped spots but sometimes stuseveral problems over the years million. are many limitations with building dents do. A lot of times students with safety in the driveways,” In 2002 the master plan conunload their car or run into their new spaces.

Kelly said. templated building a parking ga“What’s complicated about dorms for a minute because there Not only are trees and driverage but the decision was made to Cabrini is we have historical are no available spots in front of ways an issue, there are also other build the Iadarola Building, forbuildings, land and even 300 trees. their residence halls and they get difficulties unbeknownst to most. mally known as the Center for SciWhen you build a structure like a a ticket. I think they could solve Below the Dixon Center and ence, Education and Technology. garage or a parking spot, there’s this problem by assigning an unIn February a revised master loading area for students who are a master planning committee that Xavier hall there are storm water detention bases.

These detention plan will be set in motion, deterfigures out how we can grow with idling by their residence hall,” bases store the overflow of rain so mining the future of Cabrini’s our campus.

I’d love to see addiMelissa Gambino, senior biology it doesn’t flood the ecosystem. campus concerning a parking gational parking but you can’t just major, said. “I am almost sure “I am currently a junior living rage, a campus center or both. tear down trees and build a gastudents would be happy to drive in West Residence and I only get A campus center would include rage,” Burroughs said. their car after their errands to the a parking spot near my residence the mailroom, bookstore, student hall once in a blue moon. I would lounges, meeting spaces for clubs absolutely love the addition of a and a student government room. parking garage next to the Dixon Also, a campus center would inCenter. I feel like my parents pay clude eateries possibly includenough money and everyone will ing a pizza place, Chinese food, benefit from an additional parking Jazzman’s and Sandella’s. lot,” Chris Didun, junior exercise The campus center remains to science major, said. be an idea that will be proposed, As vice president of finance along with the parking garage in and administration, Stephen the master planning meeting in Lightcap has been responsible for February. information technology resources, “Since I have been here we planning and zoning, public safety have created East Residence hall, and facilities for the past 13 years. Cabrini Apartment Complex, West “The college does something Residence hall, the Dixon Cencalled master planning. It’s a ter, the turf field and the Iadarola great, big, giant conversation on building. As a college we want to the campus about acreage from plan for the future of our campus library books to how people walk in the best way possible,” Lightand drive on campus,” Lightcap cap said. said. “The goal is to make a parkrr724@cabrini.edu rachael renz/copy editor ing garage and ultimately shut down the one-way road in front of Over the past two years, 6,500 tickets have been issued to permit Founders and make it strictly peowners. Many on campus are asking for more parking spaces.

Students ThinkFast at Cabrini

By Kelly Hannan Staff Writer Cabrini College’s Campus Activities and Programming (CAP) Board, held the event “ThinkFast” gameshow in Grace Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 7th.

They booked a disc jockey as well as a host from TjohnE.com. Over 15 teams from Cabrini participated in the game with contestants ranging from freshmen to seniors.

The winning team, Ugga Bugga, consisted of Ryan Pashley, junior psychology and criminology major and Amanda Rosica, junior psychology and sociology major. They won a $200 Visa gift card.

“I actually split the money 50/50 with my teammate Amanda Rosica. We might actually use our money to do something together, like putting it towards our study abroad in Australia next semester,” Pashley said.

The object of the game is to answer the questions the fastest. Each team starts out with 1,000 points. The questions that are asked are a combination of music videos, multiple choice trivia and survey questions.

Four players from each of the top four teams select a representative to go up onstage and play the final round standing behind a podium with a buzzer and microphone.

The contest came down to two competitions including a bootleg version of “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance.”

Freshman political science major, Gregory Robinson, won by singing “Single Ladies” by Beyonce in the “American Idol” portion. Senior marketing major Bryan Janowski won the second talent competition, “So You Think You Can Dance.”

Although Nick Casey, junior accounting major, was leading for the majority of the final four, he was eliminated by incorrectly answering his last question.

“It sucked because we earned all the points and they just walked away with it. I thought maybe they could of offered us something for getting them 900 points but its all good. I still had a lot of fun,” Casey said. kh733@cabrini.edu

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Sex, drugs and Amsterdam

By Laura Hancq Staff Writer “Peace, Love and Amsterdam” reads a popular women’s T-shirt. With about eight prisons being shut down in the Netherlands because of lack of inmates, many would agree that this motto holds true.

The United States has the largest amount of documented incarcerations in the world. Many researchers, critics and citizens claim that the United States should be ashamed of this statistic. Instead of blaming the criminals, people from all over the world blame the too-strict American law. What happened to the days of world government officials looking to American government as the paramount?

Well, it all depends on the way you look at the issue. Yes, many prisons are closing in the Netherlands and yes, many prisons in the United States are overflowing. But does a lesser amount of inmates mean a safer society? After all, the point of a prison is to provide a place to keep criminals from hurting others while they repay their debt to society and can hopefully be released as better citizens.

So does the fact that the Netherlands has to close prisons mean their society is overall better and safer than ours? Is everyone walking the streets of Amsterdam as a lover, not a fighter? That would be unrealistic. There is obviously a direct correlation

between the small amount of laws and the small amount of prisoners in the Netherlands. After all, an individual can only be punished for a law they have broken. If that law does not exist, they are not guilty.

As ESPN is “the worldwide leader of sports,” Amsterdam is the worldwide leader of sex and drugs. In Philadelphia, on a typical Sunday night in Oct., friends may pile into a local bar, get a round of beers and watch the Eagles.

In Amsterdam, anyone can go into what they call a “coffee shop,” order up to 5 grams of marijuana and watch their favorite prostitutes get ready for a day’s work.

Of course, both the drugs and prostitution are legal. At least for now.

“Peace, Love, and Amsterdam” aside, it is much more dangerous to live in a society where this behavior is typical and legal.

Even though the coffee shops are allowed to sell marijuana, they have become places for underground drug trafficking. That

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never ends well.

Would we want our children growing up in a society where they could walk into a store and buy enough marijuana to stay high for about a week? How about them walking home from school on streets lined with prostitutes? Most parents would not want this for their child.

Obviously, American prisons are more crowded but at the same time they are crowded because we have laws that protect us from dealing with those situations. Sure, some American drug users might wish the United States could emulate the freedom to smoke whatever, whenever and wherever they’d like.

However, recent news about Amsterdam leads citizens of other countries to believe that they are definitely better in a society that has drug laws in place.

Dutch officials may actually take a second glance at their society and shockingly revert back to the days of looking to American law for guidance.

Most prisoners in the United States

The Dutch may be proud of thei low prison rate for now but they are not going to be proud of the amount of heroin and cocaine users that develop in the young generation.

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have not been locked away for drugs and drugs alone. In the Netherlands, cocaine and heroin usage is at an all-time high.

Hard drugs lead to harder crime. Murder, violence, abuse and stealing, along with dropping out of school and losing a job, are all common with the usage of harder drugs.

When a society does not outlaw the gateway drugs, the harder drugs follow,and hard drugs do not better a society. The Dutch may be proud of their low prison rate for now but they are not going to be proud of the amount of heroin and cocaine users that develop in the young generation.

Just about every country in the world struggles when it comes to creating drug laws. It is a constant battle on how much marijuana is legal and if it has positive or negative effects. There is no perfect answer. Drugs are part of this world and they are never going to go away, whether it is legal to possess a certain amount or not.

The Netherlands has already stated that the 5 grams sold in coffee shops may be too dangerous and that 3 grams should be the new standard. It sounds like the Dutch officials may start to further examine all of their relaxed policies. That’s not to say that their prisons may start to fill back up soon.

But do not be surprised if “Peace, Love, and Amsterdam” does not last forever. lch23@cabrini.edu

What I wish I did as a freshman

Follow your instincts, get involved and do not let your roommates, friends or significant others play a part in your future.

Make the most of your four years at college. kh733@cabrini.edu

By Kelly Hannan Staff Writer

As a current senior at Cabrini College, looking back on the last three years I have spent here, time has only made me realize what I have missed out on. I think about the clubs I did not join, what activities I did not get involved in, what classes I should have taken and why I waited for my mom outside Xavier Hall almost every Friday with my hamper of dirty laundry.

With more than 50 student clubs and organizations offered on campus, the one that has always caught my eye has been the Campus Activities and Programming Board.

CAP Board’s main purpose on campus is to unite the student body by offering a tremendous amount of opportunities for students to become involved.

The board hosts a variety of events to get students involved. One of their greatest purposes is to get students to stay on campus during the weekends. They offer affordable college-priced tickets to Wayne’s movie theater as well as Fast Track into Philly tickets.

The activities are not just held on the weekends but also during the week. Bingo, Cabrini dances and there are Phillies tickets for Cabrini night at the Phillies game are a few of the options you can choose.

When you purchase tickets for any of these events, you do so in the Center for Student Engagement and Leadership,

How You can Get Involved Aamber lajeunesse / submitted photo

One of the first on campus events of the season, Hypnotic Intoxication, mixed fun and education.

(SEaL). The SEaL office is located on the first floor of the Widener Center right behind Jazzman’s Café. I of course was not aware of this until at least my sophomore year. It’s an office I wish I had visited in the past.

I would have enjoyed my freshman year as a college student a heck of a lot more if I participated in at least two of the activities.

I should have taken advantage of a Fast Track to Philly pass which is sold at the very low price of $2.

Habitat for Humanity is another example of an extraordinary organization on this campus. It is an incredible way to get involved in the community and help out those less fortunate than you. I know I would not only of gained experience for my resume but had a more open outlook on life itself.

Marketing was the major I declared my freshman year. Had I only known my inter-

est was going to be in the field of communication, I would have enrolled in classes such as radio, video production, journalism and a few others.

Instead, I was taking classes to try and make a dent in my required core curriculum.

As a freshman, not showing my interests towards the communication department, I had no knowledge of how magnificent the communication program really was.

I wish when I was a freshman I was more mature and took the initiative to educate myself on what my college had to offer and did not focus my attention on my aunt. She is a pharmacutical sales rep with a bachelor of science degree in marketing, who makes a lot of money.

I knew she had a great job with a beneficial salary, so I decided I would try and follow in her footsteps by majoring in the same field as she did.

1. CAP Board - Cabrini’s programming board. All the events and trips go through the board.

You could plan one too.

2. Student Government Association- Have your voice be heard in the hub of all campus activity.

3. Student Diversity - The Office of Student Diversity balances fun events with education.

4. Sports - When the Cavaliers are on a roll, the whole school comes out to see. Rowdy fans make games more fun.

5. Your department - It might sound lame but diving into your classes and seeing what groups are active in your major can help you get ahead academically and socially.

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No more pencils, no more books, is all you need the Nook?

By Eleni Antipas Staff Writer These days, video rental stores have suffered a slow decline due to the rising popularity of things such as the commitment-free Redbox kiosks and the convenience of Netflix. The friendly smile of the cashier has been replaced with selfcheckout machines. Soon, your campus bookstore may swap their textbooks for iPads, Nooks and Kindles.

Currently, textbook publishing companies like McGraw Hill are converting college textbooks into a digital format. I believe this trend will continue to expand.

No one enjoys lugging heavy books around campus. Not to mention the tediousness of waiting in line at the college bookstore. However, nothing makes me cringe more than when I hear how much textbooks cost.

Downloading an E-textbook to your laptop rarely takes more than a few minutes. The average laptop weighs between 5 to 7 pounds compared to 3.5 pounds for a single textbook. However, for those of you looking to lighten your load even further, the iPad, the Kindle 2, the Kindle DX and the Nook each weigh less than a pound.

Digital readers typically cost less than a semester’s worth of printed textbooks. The iPad sells for $499, the Kindle 2 is $259 and the latest version the Kindle DX holds 3,500 books and sells for $489. The Nook, manufactured by Barnes & Noble, is reasonably priced at $220.

In addition to being economically priced, lovers of the printed word will also be able to appreciate the positive impact digital readers will have on the environment. According to Cleantech, the production of 140

printed books generates roughly 1,074 kilograms of CO2, while the Kindle only produces approximately 168 kilograms of CO2 over the course of two years.

In 2008, the Book Industries Study Group reported that Apple had sold one million iPads in the first four weeks of sales.

In 2009, the total revenue of the digital book industry was $40 million. Despite already own- E-readers have become the new hot gadget and electronics companies have a full slate of products. ing a laptop, I Online retailers like Zinio and Cours- more difficult for them to pace with their definitely find eSmart save students an average of 50 younger classmates. However, using the the convenience of a digital reader to be percent on digital textbooks. Individual latest technology in the classroom will betworth the cost and their popularity seems chapters are also available for $1.99 from ter prepare all students for the competitive to be on the rise. iChapters. job market.

According to Dr. Roger Von Holzen, diDigital readers will enhance the learnCharles Jones, an influential speaker, rector of the Center for Information Teching process with 3-D imagery, which is once said, “You are the same today that you nology in Education at Northwest Missouri especially useful for science courses.

Usare going to be in five years from now exState University, within three to five years ing these devices, professors will be able to cept for two things: the people with whom printed textbooks will be virtually obsolete update information instantly by correcting you associate and the books you read.” In on most college campuses. In a few years, inaccuracies and providing supplemental this case, I don’t think it’s the books that I believe professors at Cabrini College will information.

There are also features that people read that will change, but the way be instructing their students on which eallow students to highlight and take notes in which we read them. textbooks to download rather than which textbooks to purchase at the campus book- that can be shared in real time. epa722@cabrini.edu Many learning institutions are constore. This will significantly lower the cost cerned that this type of technology may of required reading materials for college be unfamiliar to adult students, making it students.

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Features

Hearing loss attributed to loud habits

By Natalie Crawford Staff Writer Teens and young adults love listening to music at a loud volume but little do they know they’re doing severe damage to their hearing. iPods can do more harm than good.

Loss of hearing has increased drastically within the years due to the pounding music coming from ear buds that are placed directly in your ear canal. However, iPods may not be the only factor causing hearing loss in teens.

According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, “Audiology experts agree that hearing loss is increasing in the United States. According to widely cited figures from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the number of Americans ages 3 and older with some form of auditory disorder has more than doubled since 1971, from 13.2 million to about 30 million today.

Of those, one-third are said to be people with noise-induced hearing loss.”

Audiologists have researched that abusing the use of iPods and stereo systems particularly in young people can lead to serious loss of hearing.

“Hearing damage occurs when loud sound destroys tiny hair cells in the inner ear. These cells are responsible for converting sound waves into electrical impulses, which are then sent to the brain. Once 25 to 30 percent of these cells disappear, you begin to experience hearing loss,” Lansbury-Martin, ASHA’s director of research and science, said.

Research has shown that a third of the population by the age of 65 will deal with some sort of hearing problems.

Even though most hearing problems are blamed on iPods, there are other environmental noises that can contribute to this problem.

“Traffic, construction, jets, nightclubs, leaf blowers and surround sound home theater systems,” Pam Mason, ASHA’s director of audiology, said.

According to Brian J. Fligor, director of diagnostic audiology at the Children’s Hospital in Boston, depending on the type of earphones, listeners could get a sound dose as high as 120 decibels. This is comparable to the sound level at a loud rock concert or sandblasting; it could lead

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to risk of hearing damage after 7.5 minutes of exposure.

Decibels are the unit of power used to express the intensity of a sound wave.

“Music that has bass and pounding have a different effect. The decibels are different from that of a soft piano,” Heather Fullerton, Cabrini College communication center coordinator, said.

When students at Cabrini College were asked where and how loudly they listen to their iPod, most of them said when they are working out at the gym and loud enough that it drowns out noises that they do not want to hear.

“I listen to my iPod really loudly, pretty much the whole way. I do not think that it is affecting my hearing right now but I think later on in life it will affect it,” Monica Souders, senior biology major, said.

The problem of hearing loss in teens leads back to the earphones and the type of earphones. Earphones are being placed closer and closer in the ear and are directly being pumped right into the ear canal.

“It’s really increasing pressure on the ear,” Christine

Albertus, audiologist with the Marshfield Clinic in Masrshville, Wis., said.

Even after teens are continuously listening over time, it will still cause severe problems.

“Fast forward and they may be hearing aid candidates by the time they’re in their early 40s,” Albertus said.

One out of every eight teens already have hearing problems caused by loud noises. Audiologists have recommended to children to use the older style headphones that rest right over the ear opening. The earphones that are causing all these problems are the ear buds.

“Ear buds are placed directly inside of the ear and can boost the sound up to six to nine decibels. This is enough to cause loss of hearing after only an hour and 15 minutes,” Elizabeth Quinn, About.com, said.

“This is definitely a cause as to why young adults are losing their hearing because of the types of head phones,” Arielle Friscia, senior communication major and operations manager at WYBF, said.

While blasting your music over time, you will have to listen to things around you at a louder volume than normal.

Your ears will become accustom to hearing noises around you louder than they did before, resulting in loss of hearing. This will lead to hearing aids at a much younger age than they have ever been relied on before.

“It is true because it makes sense. You get used to listening to it loudly that you need to have other things around you at a higher volume,” Lauren Chieffo, senior marketing and international business major, said.

“Is this just a case of advocacy groups seizing upon a teachable moment to fly their banners or is there really a chance that being able to hold your entire music library in your palm can come at the cost of your hearing? Time for a reality check,” Gregory Matt, Washington Post staff writer, said.

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Top: Senior Tara Milito sits at the front desk in Dixon listening to music.

Bottom: Sophomore Michael Gallagher, like many others, listens to his iPod while lifting weights.

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1. Don’t Use Diet Pills Professionals who suggest diet pills only prescribe them for chronic obesity. Cabrini students that want to shed a few of those college pounds are not candidates for these pills. According to Susan Fitzgerald, the nurse of Cabrini College for 24 years, medication is not a replacement for learning how to eat correctly.

2. Choosing right foods on campus The Marketplace provides students with healthy choices on campus. All of the Marketplace’s food is served with no transfat, the soup has low sodium and the bread has nutritional value. Students have the option to make their own salads as well as submit new menu ideas.

3. Get involved with Healthy Mondays.

Healthy Monday is a program that occurs every Monday from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Marketplace. It offers programs like Meatless Monday, Make-It Monday cooking demonstrations, Monday-Mile walk around campus and the Live and Learn series. All these programs offer information on ways to stay healthy.

For more information visit www.cabrini.edu/wellness

4. The “freshman 15?”

Anyone can gain 15 pounds at anytime, anywhere if they do not eat healthy and exercise. However, most freshmen do not realize that all those late night snacks and hours spent in bed rather than at the gym add up to some extra weight. In reality, the “freshman 15” is really only the freshman three or four. It is completely avoidable if students maintain a healthy lifestyle from the beginning.

5. Prioritize! Exercise!

Healthy choices include exercise. Students exercise their minds all day in the classroom but they can’t forget to exercise their bodies. The Dixon Center provides students with a gym filled with exercise equipment, track, basketball court, squash courts, exercise classes and an indoor olympic sized pool. Take advantage of all that it has to offer. You can go by yourself or you can bring a friend!

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Arts & Entertainment

“Fall” into a movie theater this season

By Kelsey Alvino Staff Writer The 2010 summer movie season was, to some extent, disappointing.

Aside from some guaranteed successes, summer movies were a bit of a letdown. Although most have saved money during the summer months by staying away from summer flicks that were flops, the fall lineup should be much more entertaining. With many movies coming out, there are bound to be some big hits that might be a surprise.

“Piranhas 3D”

“Piranhas 3D” is full of blood, guts and bikinis. A film focusing on vicious killings due to prehistoric fish has thriller written all over it.

The film takes place in Lake Victoria, packed with numerous drunken kids making their annual expedition to spring break. Although everything seems to be fun and games for these teens something more terrifying happens than running out of beer. An underwater tremor unleashes man-eating, killer piranhas. After some mysterious

deaths Julie Foreste, town sheriff, does some investigating and makes the frightening discovery of these man-eating fish. While these piranhas are on the prowl for lunch, Julie hurries back to alert everyone to get out of the water. Much to everyone’s surprise, she does not make it back in time to save everyone, resulting in some tragic and graphic deaths.

The killings of the fish are over dramatic. Each death is more imaginative, bad tasting and funnier than the last. With enough blood and guts, “Piranhas 3D” has just enough terror to pass off as a horror film with some comical relief at times. Due to language, nudity and detailed deaths, “Piranhas 3D” earns its ‘R’ rating.

“The Last Exorcism”

“The Last Exorcism” shakes the audience up from the beginning and it’s not just from the hand-held camera. The somewhat typical setting in the south and the overly dramatic religious family are nothing new. However, the style of film makes it striking. “The Last Exorcism” makes for a dramatic, heart

stopping surprise. This film makes it difficult to pry your hands away from your eyes as the neck-bending devil voices are nothing less than disturbing.

As a documentary style movie, it is hard to remember that this is just a film. The acting is somewhat surprising in its performance, with new actors selling the scare and terror in their emotions. The idea of being right in the action of the exorcism is great. The film truly gives a realistic feel. Although the film is suspenseful, many critics have issues with the ending, thinking writers of the film got lazy and leave everyone feeling shorted.

With anticipation and terror being felt by every move the camera makes, it is a worthwhile film that will leave one feeling eerie.

“Easy A”

“Easy A” is a hilarious teen comedy that might give “Mean Girls” a run for its money. After Olive (Emma Stone) helps her friend through his insecurity of being gay, he asks her for a big favor.

He proposes a plea; one fling in front of the entire school at a party

to “fake prove” that he is straight.

By pretending to lose her virginity to him, she finds herself in a bit of a situation as many self-proclaimed nerds and losers ask for the same favor. Olive, being hesitant at first, is properly bribed by money and gifts to help cover the humiliation that comes along with the favors she is fulfilling.

Once known for her clean-cut, proper ways, Olive finds an ironic parallel to the book and character she is studying in class; Hester Prynne in “The Scarlet Letter.”

Hester, being forced to wear an ‘A,’ that stands for adulterer, sparks Olive’s imagination as she also embraces the A with the sarcastic suggestion of a group of teens trying to run her out of school. Using the bad talking and rumors to her advantage, Olive embraces her new persona to gain confidence and climb the social ladder. kelsey.alvino@cabrini.edu

Spotlight: Graphic Design majors

By Sarah Luckert Staff Writer Graphic design students at Cabrini College have qualities unlike anyone else. With models like the late Andy Warhol, students have learned to utilize their creative sides and pick a life for themselves that involves hands-on work everyday.

Few tests are given in the graphic design major but that is not the reason why, junior, Ryan McDonoughchose this major over English.

“I have always had a knack for the arts; I was the crafty one in my family,” McDonough, said.

McDonough currently works for Orlin Jespersen, assistant director of recreation, making posters for intramurals and other recreational activities that are offered on campus.

Graphic design majors may not receive a lot of tests but they have expectations in other categories.

“Usually we get assignments that require designing something of a particular subject matter. We may do posters or newsletters or some other forms of printable media,” Aaron Dandridge, junior graphic design major, said.

“My favorite project so far would probably be the book we had to put together about the movement of art. I did Pop Art and it actually came out pretty good,” Caitlin Donahue, senior criminology major and graphic design minor, said.

Jeanne Komp, professor of graphic design, proves to be a positive role model to her students.

“Professor Komp makes us realize there are so many options for us as graphic design majors,” McDonough said.

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The graphic design 1 class working diligently during their studio to complete their exercise.

It takes a lot to be dedicated to projects and work on normal classroom assignments.

“Obviously, one needs to possess raw aesthetic talent. However, passion and motivation are crucial to the success of our students regardless of the major,” Komp said.

Like every major, students come across challenges. In the graphic design major those challenges may include receiving an assignment, almost finishing it and realizing that you have to start over. That was the exact case for McDonough.

“Last year for our newspaper project, I got so far and then all of sudden realized it just wasn’t going to work," McDonough said.

Although challenges occur in graphic design classes, so do victories.

“The projects are my favorite part about the classes because it makes you brainstorm a few ideas, not just your first thought. By the end you can say ‘wow, I really did this,’” Donahue said.

Every place of business has a need for graphic designers. Internships are available to college students as well.

“There are various internship opportunities for design students at ad agencies, boutique design studios and at larger corporations also with an in-house design department environment,” Komp said.

As for Dandridge, he is currently looking for an internship to “enhance his knowledge.”

Graphic design is a major like no other, with students who are proud of what they do.

“It is tough being a graphic design student but the professors and the students are wonderful to work with. I encourage anyone with a love of art to take up a couple classes to see what it's all about. I have enjoyed all of the classes that I have taken so far,” Dandridge said. skl39@cabrini.edu

Application of the week: FourSquare

By Melissa Symborski Staff Writer

Have you ever gone somewhere new and exciting and wanted to find activities to do while there? Look no further: FourSquare is the perfect solution.

The FourSquare application can help you find your way around wherever you are. It tells you where your friends are, good places to go to eat, shop and where exhibits are. The best part about this application is that it even tells you new places to visit.

FourSquare can act as your personal navigation system. When you use Four Square, it can link you to Facebook or Twitter, which allows you to stay even more connected.

There are thousands of places listed on FourSquare and if you go somewhere that isn’t listed, you can create your own spot. Every time you go somewhere you can “check in” to that place and get points.

These points can be redeemed for discounts and sometimes free items.

For instance, if you go to the King of Prussia Mall and check into a store that you are at, you may get a discount on your purchase for that day. The more places you go, the more points you get. If you tend to go somewhere often and check in each time, you may even become the mayor of that place.

Becoming the mayor gives you even better discounts than someone who doesn’t visit as much.

Some of the discounts for stores may include a free coffee or a free desert, all just for promoting where you are.

With this application you always know what you are getting yourself into with the simple click of a a button. mas439@cabrini.edu

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VS Quick Facts

Quick Facts

• Over 6,500 stores • Free membership • Released an express box found in grocery stores • The company has been running for 25 years

By Chelbi Mims Staff Writer In this new age of modern technology, many changes have been made.

Shopping for clothes and ordering food are now done online, phone calls have been replaced with text messages and job interviews are done via video chat.

Why should watching a movie be any different?

With resources like Netflix, On Demand and Redbox, people rarely go to Blockbuster’s or video stores to rent videos anymore.

“I don’t have to worry about what day I have to turn it in and how I’m going to get there. Netflix is just easier, especially in college because all I have to do is put it in the mailbox,” Janel Leader, sophomore criminology major, said.

It has been reported by MarketWatch that money from in-store rentals went

down 13 percent from last year.

“Sales are up because it’s the last store in the area. In general, sales have fallen but blockbuster is doing a lot to stay on top,” manager of Blockbuster in Paoli said.

With Netflix, you can order movies through the mail, online and get them streamed from Netflix.com to your television or streamed through your phone.

“I don’t have to leave my house and get a movie. I just order online and watch it,” Victoria Nowak, freshman psychology major, said.

In Blockbuster’s efforts to overcome the competition, they have created Blockbuster online.

“Blockbuster used to be the No.1 movie rental but now Netflix owns 80 percent market share for online, so they had to change their method of selling,” manager of blockbuster, said.

With Blockbuster online, you can order movies and games and there are no

• 15 million members • Only $8.99 a month • There are applications for iPhone, iPad and smartphones • Netflix account can also be accessed on game consoles

extra surcharges for Blu-ray disks. They have also matched Netflix prices and methods of exchanging movies. Netflix is $8.99 per month. It allows people to rent one movie at a time and exchange it as often as they would like.

Blockbuster offers an online plan to rent movies for $1.99 each time. Blockbuster also has an On Demand tab on their website.

“I would order movies from Blockbuster using On Demand but I never knew about it. So I order movies from Netflix because it is easy,” Missy Miller, freshman, special education major, said.

This tab allows consumers to rent and watch movies immediately on TV, cell phone or TiVo Box. On Demand is accessible for consumers because they can order a movie with the click of a button. It is $5 to rent a movie for 24 hours, while Blockbuster On Demand is $3 or more to download a rental.

According to Netflix, they offer

Cabrini Students agree,

Netflix wins!

about 65,000 varieties of movies and TV shows, while Blockbuster offers 60,000.

Netflix offers eight plans, which includes renting eight movies at a time for $47.99. Blockbuster offers four plans, which includes movies for $23.99.

Although Blockbuster has made these changes to modernize the renting of movies, people still choose Netflix over Blockbuster. A lot of people are not informed about the online movie renting Blockbuster offers.

Blockbuster is doing a lot to change their image but it is proving to be a problem to get customers back from Netflix.

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By Katie Bonanni Staff Writer

Stud of the Week

“Gossip Girl Here..”

The Real Housewives of New Jersery

This upcoming TV show is surprisingly not poking fun at Britney’s famous meltdown. Britney Spears is making a comeback on the hit TV series “Glee.” For the past week, the ‘90s pop star has been on-set filming her tribute episode. On “Glee”, singers under anesthesia at the dentist’s office hallucinate about Spears and being like her. The shows co-creator, Ryan Murphy, says the episode will feature Spears’ music and will not delve into her personal life. The critically acclaimed FOX hit would not be complete without an appearance from one of the top pop stars of all time.

By Katie Bonanni Staff Writer

Dud of the Week MTV reality star Heidi Montag made herself into the “perfect woman” with giant breasts and a flawless nose. Now, 10 plastic surgeries later, she regrets it all. Montag claims that her G-cup breast implants are so heavy it is causing a constant strain on her back.

She also claims that she does not want her nose to fall off just like Michael Jackson’s did. She has had nose tap on 24 hours a day since November to keep the swelling down and hold her nose in place just the way her doctor sculpted it. According to “PopEater,” Heidi wants to get out of Hollywood and is calling it quits with plastic surgery.

“I won’t get anything done again,” she says, “at least not for a long time.”

Classroom

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Name: Vanessa Castellani Age: 20 Major: Education Tell us about your outfit: “This is an easy outfit to put on and feel comfortable. It’s dressy but it’s also appropriate for class.

What’s your favorite part about the outfit?

“My sandals. They are simple but they put some color into the rest of my outfit.”

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Teresa Giudice and Victor Castro posing for cameras at Castro’s beauty salon. throughout the entire program. Her

By Elizabeth Scopelliti disgust for Staub was apparent from Copy Editor her first appearance on camera until her last. She even lost her temThe Real Housewives of New per a couple of times and verbally Jersey have done it again. The re- went after Staub and her parenting union show heard throughout the skills. But as always, Manzo stayed world proved to be a paramount the classy lady that she has been, success for Bravo TV, sweeping in not moving from her seat or throw3.9 million viewers for the first part ing pillows from the couch. She deof two insanely emotional episodes. serves a gold star for being the best Let’s start from the beginning. behaved during both segments.

Andy Cohen, host of When was the last the certifiably outratime you saw a hair geous reunion, went weave displayed on a A disaround and did his reunion show? Probroutine “how are you ably never. Not to appointing doing” skit. The draworry, Staub brought yet unexma slowly started to one to show Laurita pected endunravel when tablethat her daughter reflipping diva Teresa ally did hurt her (or ing to the Guidice insinuated just add on to the insane rollthat housewives vildamage that was allain Danielle Staub ready there) when er coaster was a “skank” beshe pulled her hair ride of a cause she engaged in at the fashion event season.” sexual acts with her they all attended. former ex-boyfriend But wait, it gets one week into their better. After all of relationship while the accusations, at Guidice’s shore fights and tears, Lauhouse. rita turned a new leaf and decided This argument set the tone for to make up with Staub. Guidice the viewing audience, giving them a proceeded to do the same. They glimpse into the future ticking time shared awkward hugs and emotionbomb that was about to explode. al words, a disappointing yet unexIf you’re an avid fan of the pected ending to the insane roller housewives, you probably know coaster ride of a season. that Staub did not acknowledge the The big question that has been birth of Jacqueline Laurita’s son, on everyones minds since the show Nicholas or Guidice’s daughter, ended is "will there be a season Audriana. Moments after the first three?" Well, it has been confirmed outburst, when Ms. Sex tape herself that Staub will not be returning and was questioned by Cohen and the contracts with the other housewives other housewives, she snarly com- have not been discussed. There mented back to Guidice by saying were rumors that Guidice's sister“did you acknowledge the birth of in-law will be the new addition to your nephew?” That was the straw the group but only time will tell if that broke the camel’s back. there is any truth to this gossip.

Guidice stood up, walked over Whether this crew of craziness to Staub and screamed in her face, returns or bids us farewell, one resulting in Staub walking off stage. thing is for certain: their mark has This all occurred within 15 min- been left and they will never be forutes of the show, which is record gotten. From hair-pulling to tabletiming for a Housewives’ brawl. flipping to shopping sprees and outEventually, things settled down and landish parties, this group of prima Cohen was able to continue asking donna's will continue to make their his million questions from dedicat- mark wherever they go. lms72@cabrini.edu ed viewers throughout the country.

The matriarch of the New Jersey housewives, Caroline Manzo, displayed her no-nonsense attitude

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Susan Boyle, former ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ reality TV star, will perform for Pope Benedict XVI during his trip to Scotland next month. According to Boyle, "To be able to sing for the Pope is a great honor and something I've always dreamed of — it's indescribable. I think the 16th of September will stand out in my memory as something I've always wanted to do. I've always wanted to sing for His Holiness and I can't really put into words my happiness that this wish has come true at last."

Susan Boyle will be singing “How Great Thou Art” and “I Dreamed a Dream.”

After 22 days,

Lind-

sey Lohan was released from rehab so she could continue working.

On Wednesday, Judge Elden S. Fox ordered Lohan to take part on a vital outpatient program. The star must undergo psychotherapy and addiction counseling several times a week until November Lohan must also take random drug and alcohol tests twice a week. Lohan’s attorney claims that she is eager to prove she has changed, is healthy and can comply with Fox’s orders.

Baby rumors have been floating around Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey.

Cannon tells Perez Hilton, "I've said it before and I'll say it time and time again -- when my wife feels like talking about whatever she wants to talk about, you will hear it directly from her."

Carey’s recent performance in Brazil caused celebrity gossiper Perez Hilton to report that Mariah was looking heavier in her concert at San Paolo.

Perez Hilton responded to Cannon, "There comes a point when there's no denying anything if it were to happen.” kab722@cabrini.edu

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Men’s soccer falls to Rutgers-Camden Weekly Sports Update

By Eleni Antipas Staff Writer

Reggie Bush to be stripped of Heisman Trophy Reggie Bush, former USC running back, who now plays for the New Orleans Saints, has decided to forfeit his Heisman Trophy that he won in 2005. After reports that exposed various violations involving two sports marketers, Bush decided decline his award instead of waiting for it to be taken away.

Bush accepted money for rent on a families home, a suit and a limousine for the Heisman Trophy ceremony. As defined by the NCAA these gifts are improper benefits and adds to the various other infractions that had the USC 2005 season erased.

Read original story from ESPN | Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010

Floyd Mayweather Jr. expresses his bigotry on YouTube Floyd Mayweather Jr. posted a video of himself making racist and homophobic comments regarding people of Asian descent. These remarks were specifically directed at Filippino native Manny Pacquiao. One day later, Mayweather was encouraged to post an apology video. However, the video he posted simply claimed that he was only joking. The National Federation of Filippino-American Associations, NaFFAA, is still very offended and was expecting a formal apology. They are now insisting that the boxing commissions censor Mayweather and that the boxer be penalized.

Read original story from ABS-CBN News| Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010

The Ryder Cup Team Picks Rickie Fowler?

Captain Corey Pavin chose champions Stewart Cink, Tiger Woods and Zach Johnson to play on the Ryder Cup Team this October. Surprisingly, the captain also chose 21-year-old Rickie Fowler. “It just came down to feelings. I had a gut feeling about Rickie,” Pavin said. Fowler will be the youngest American in 13 years to play on the Ryder Cup Team. In fact, he only became a pro a mere 11 months ago. Since then, Fowler has yet to rank in the top 10. Rickie Fowler is also the first captain’s pick to have never won on tour. However, Fowler does have a 7-1 Walker Cup record.

Read original story from ESPN | Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010

By Olivia Torrence Staff Writer

Men’s soccer took a tough loss on Sept. 8 at the Edith Robb Dixon Field, with a final score of 3-1.

They are still 0-3 for their record this year.

The Cabrini men’s soccer team looked for its first win against Rutgers-Camden but couldn’t get the job done. At half time, the score was 1-0 and looked like a promising win with Cabrini maintaining possession of the ball for most of the first half.

In minute 30 of the first half, Cabrini scored its first and only goal. Two assists were given to defensive back Kyle Johnson and freshman forward Ryan Cerrato.

The goal was scored by senior forward Steve Reynolds.

Johnson had a cross from the left side of the field to Cerrato, who headed it towards the goal and right into the foot of Reynolds, who scored the first goal of the game. Each of them tallied their first assists and goals for the season.

Eight minutes into the second half, the Cabrini defense took a devastating blow. Senior King Saah flipped over a player from the other team and landed onto his back. He was then taken out of the game and not put back in.

King was a key player in the first half of the game and would have been a key player in the second half, had he not been hurt.

Freshman goalkeeper Eric Nowicki came out of goal to attempt

to save two goals and the balls were hit behind him. Saah was there to knock both of those balls out of the goal.

Fourteen minutes into the second half, the Cabrini defense unraveled and let up their first goal of the game. At that point in the game, the Cavs were still tied 1-1.

With four minutes left in the second half, it was an intense game. Nowicki held his own in the goal. A shot by Rutgers-Camden was ripped from 40 yards out and Nowicki gracefully saved the goal.

Nowicki tallied up 11 saves for the game and only let three in.

“Nowicki kept us in the game, without him the score would have been ran up more than it was,” junior captain Eric Collins said.

With 4 minutes and 25 seconds remaining on the clock, RutgersCamden scored putting them in the lead with a score of 2-1.

At the 2:16 mark, the clock stopped again for another RutgersCamden goal. With a final score of 3-1, the Cavaliers ended this game with another devastating loss pushing their season record to 0-3.

On Sept. 8, there were four starting freshmen which is a change from last years starting line-up. With losing the whole midfield and some defense, the young Cabrini team is still trying to get the right fit.

All upperclassmen had good things to say about the freshmen and what they bring to the team.

“The freshmen are playing great and we’re asking a lot from them this year with losing so many seniors but they are doing great

and getting better every day,” Kyle Johnson junior, elementary education major, said.

“The incoming freshmen have come in and made a big impact and fit in real well with the rest of us returning guys,” Collins said.

“As for being a freshman on the team, I feel comfortable. The upperclassmen have been very welcoming and made it easier to feel a part of the team by making us do things together as a team,” Nowicki said.

Former Cabrini soccer player and now a sideline fan, Brian Raffle, had a few positive words of advice.

“With a tough out-of-conference schedule early in the season, the team has looked very competitive. It’s hard after graduating so many seniors from last years team to instantly have chemistry on the field. These out-of-conference games will give the team a chance to do some fine tuning playing with each other before making another run at the CSAC championship,” Raffle said.

Cabrini competed in the Haverford Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 11 and Sunday, Sept. 12. In their match-ups they faced Haverford College and Alvernia University. Unfortunately, the Cavs fell to both teams, losing to Haverford 0-2 and falling to Alvernia 0-1.

The Cavs will face Johns Hopkins University home on Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Edith Robb Dixon Field. oat722@cabrini.edu

Concussion problems may have a big effect on the Eagles season

Last Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, the Eagles came out battered and bruised in the 20-27 loss. The injury report looked something like this: Jamaal Jackson, torn bicep; Leonard Weaver, torn ACL; Kevin Kolb, concussion; Stewart Bradely, concussion. Once again the Birds lose their starting center but now they also lose their starting full back. Without a back-up at the full back position, the Eagles will have to rework their offense in order to make up for this loss. In his first official start as the franchise quarterback, Kevin Kolb was brutally sacked and diagnosed with a concussion. Already in second week of the regular season, the Eagles have a lot to worry about.

Read original story from OTR Sports Online| Monday, Sept. 13, 2010

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Senior midfielder King Saah passes the ball downfield during the game on Sept. 8.

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Freshman midfielder Josh Taranovich shields the ball from a Rutgers-Camden defender.

The New England Patriots are willing to pay top dollar for Tom Brady Tom Brady, quarterback for thenot New England Patriots, signed Donovan McNabb might play in Washington’s seaason four-year $72 million dollar contract last Friday opener? Philly fans take a look. On Aug. 21,according McNabb to Patriotshis owner The contract sprained ankleRobert duringKraft. a preseason game guarantees against the Brady Balti$48.5 million dollars and will keep him in New England until more Ravens. Expecting to practice the next week, McNabb 2014.

This contract also makes Brady the highest paid player found himself in a boot and then an air cast. The injury does in NFL on a per-year of $18 million annually. look likehistory it is getting better butbasis Redskin fans already have a This contract is very important to the future of Indianapolis preview of what they may be experiencing all season with the Colts aging quarterback, quarterback. Peyton Manning. Manning is set to receive an even bigger long-term deal in the near future.

Read original story from MSNBC | Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010 epa722@cabrini.edu ngg27@cabrini.edu

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Freshman midfielders (left) Josh Taranovich and (right) Gabe Kuhn defend against the relentless Rutgers-Camden offense on Sept. 8 at the Edith Robb Dixon Field.

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Lady Cavs defeat Drew University

By Jimmy Crowell Staff Writer Cabrini field hockey scored twice in the final minutes of their game against Drew University on Saturday, Sept. 4. This clinched Cabrini’s first win of the season.

“It was a good feeling because it was against a very strong opponent and being able to stop them from scoring means everyone did their job including me,” Caitlin Donahue, senior goalkeeper, said.

Despite being scoreless for a majority of the game, Drew University’s defense was not impenetrable. At 66 minutes and 8 seconds into the game, Lauren Alessi, junior forward, scored her 26th career goal at Cabrini. Credit for the assist was given to sophomore forward Lindsey Atzert.

Cabrini College won 2-0 against Drew University on Saturday, Sept. 4. in Madison, N.J. Cabrini’s current record for the season is 1-1.

“Our field hockey team is described as scrapy,” Jackie Neary, head coach of Cabrini’s field hockey program, said.

The first game of the season for Cabrini resulted in a loss to Rowan University in a 0-6 shutout in Glassboro, N.J. on Sept. 1.

“I give credit to the bench.

The other team didn’t have a big bench,” Neary said.

Aside from Alessi scoring the first goal of the game, Maura Gordon scored the second goal of

“It was a good feeling because

it was against a very strong opponent and being able to stop them from scoring means everyone did their job, including me.

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the game minutes after the first.

“I’m lucky to have her here,” Neary said.

“Field hockey is one of my

Inside Look: The Dixon

By Melanie Greenberg Staff Writer Can you imagine flying through the trees 40 feet above the air or overcoming rapid waters? These are just a couple of the experiences Orlin Jespersen, assistant director of recreation, is trying to get Cabrini students excited about.

Outdoor activities include whitewater rafting, watersports, paintball, outdoor rock climbing, a canopy tour and hiking. The canopy tour, which is an afternoon of ziplining 40 feet above the ground, and whitewater rafting have been the most popular in the past.

“Zipping from tree to tree felt like I was flying. It was exhilarating,” Melissa Kudzmas, sophomore elementary education major, said.

The ziplining trip was something fun she had never experienced before that helped her overcome her fear of heights.

Free indoor rock climbing is

great loves in life but it is something I do because I enjoy the competition and meeting new people. It is something I like to think I am pretty good at and it is like having a second family. The coach and girls are amazing people,” Donahue said.

For many athletes, rituals are an important asset of the game.

“To prepare for a typical game I have to have a good warm up. One ritual I have to do before every game is have my friend and teammate Shannon Mulhern take the last practice shot on me and I have to save it

also offered every Wednesday.

It has been consistently popular among students.

“I think Orlin has it down to a science. He always has everyone’s interest. I have not gone on them before but I have had a bunch of friends who have. He gets different things that aren’t usually offered and are affordable. He listens to what people want. I might go on the boating one if I am able to go.” Maddy Edwards, sophomore elementary education major, said.

Among the off-campus activities, intramural sports are also available to Cabrini College students. Flag football, powder-puff football, kickball and seven-onseven soccer are the sports available fall semester. An inner-tube water polo league is also a possibility for the future.

The winter sports available are basketball, indoor soccer, flag football and a volleyball league has been greatly talked about as well.

Students can start signing up

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anytime at Cabrini.athleague.com to create an account which allows them to see the leagues and create a team. Schedules are also available on the same website.

Flag football is a popular intramural on campus. Last year, there were six men’s teams and the year before they had about nine teams.

“Flag football is one of the best activities Cabrini offers. The fact that we are a DIII college without a football team, it is nice to have the opportunity to play with friends.” Kevin McAvoy, junior business administration major, said.

“I love football and it was nice to play again for the first time since high school. You meet new people and get to bond with your friends more,” Craig Goeke, senior political science major, said.

Powder-puff football has a lot of interest each year but Jespersen is not sure if the best way to go is to have a league with weekly games or one night of tournament games. There has not been a league before but the tournaments

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before going into the huddle before the game,” Donahue said.

Having a strong mentality is also an important aspect of the game.

“Going into the game I always try to think that no ball is getting behind me. This is my zone and I do what I have to to not let it pass.

If the other team does score I try and keep my head in the game and say to myself it is 0-0,” Donahue said.

“We knew it was going to be a challenge, and we stepped up to it,” Neary said.

go over well.

“I hope we can get at least two teams and do a best of five series,” Jespersen said.

“I would be interested in playing powder-puff because I played in high school. As a freshman it would be nice to meet new people,” Jaimie Kelly, freshman prepharmacy major, said.

One thing he has noticed with activities is that there are mostly men with only a few women.

Women are mostly interested in the outdoor activities.

“I want to try and balance it more this year and to find interest for both,” Jespersen said.

Transportation is offered for all of the activities and pre-registration is required.

To register, visit Cabrini’s website and search for “Outdoor Recreation.”

For more information regarding The Dixon Center, visit www.cabrini.edu

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Saturday

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Noon: W Soccer vs.

Cedar Crest

Cavalier

12:30 p.m. Golf @ Moravian Invite

Noon: W Tennis vs.

Lebanon Valley No Games Scheduled

Calendar

7 p.m. Field Hockey @ Albright

2:30 p.m. M Soccer @ Eastern 2:30 p.m. Field Hockey vs.

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Lady Cavs remain undefeated 5-0

By Jesse Gaunce Staff Writer Backed by two goals from junior midfielder Sammy Thompson, the Cabrini women’s soccer team cruised to a 4-1 victory over Wesley College at Edith Robb Dixon Field. With the win, the Cavaliers remain undefeated in the young season. Wesley remains winless, as they dropped to 0-2-1.

The Cavaliers got on the board first and never looked back. Junior midfielder Kara Hinklemon’s free kick off a re-start that resulted from a Wesley foul scored from nearly 40 yards out in minute 17.

It was her first goal of the season.

Cabrini then added another goal in minute 27, when Thompson scored the first of her two goals off a corner kick fed from midfielder Dana Nardello. The Cavaliers would take a 2-0 lead going into half time.

As play opened in the second half, senior forward Annmarie Kolla scored her third goal of the season in minute 48 to put Cabrini up 3-0. She later assisted on Thompson’s second goal of the match, which proved to be the game winner.

The Wolverines got on the board in minute 62 on a goal from junior forward Kim Fearnbach, who forced a turnover in the Cabrini zone and beat goalkeeper

Maddy Edwards on the run. That was the first goal the Cabrini defense has let up all season, a stretch of 332 minutes.

Last season, Cabrini held the second longest streak in the nation for Division III women’s soccer for not allowing a goal.

They shut out their opponents in nine straight games, a total of 826 consecutive minutes.

The final goal of the match was scored in minute 69 when Thompson took a pass from Kolla that slipped by Wolverines goalie Sydney Kahan, who played the entire game.

Cabrini totaled 17 shots while Wesley had seven.

Edwards came up big, stopping

four out of five shots she faced for her second win of the season. After playing 74:27 minutes of the game, she was replaced by freshman Sarah Means, who played the remainder of the game and made her collegiate soccer debut.

“Our message was just to score more than them and just to play our game,” Thompson said.

“They beat us last year so it was nice to beat them at home.”

With the two goals she scored, Thompson is tied with Annmarie Kolla for the team lead in goals with three.

“They are a much tougher team than what they showed tonight,” Ken Prothero, head coach, said. “They were missing four of

their senior players, so the game probably would have been much closer if they had a full squad. We just wanted to play tight defense, play our way and get out of here with a win.”

That is exactly what the Cavs did. The Lady Cavs put their undefeated record on the line on Sept. 11 against Washington College and came out victorious defeating Washington College 2-0. With this feat, the team now remains undefeated with a record of 5-0. jtg45@cabrini.edu

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Players swarm the ball during the game against Wesley College.

Cabrini had 17 total shots compared to Wesley’s seven.

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Junior midfielder Michelle Kane waits for a pass downfield during the game on Sept. 9.

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Junior forward/midfielder Kara Hinkelmon kicks the ball downfield during the game.

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Lady Cavs defeat Marywood 6-3

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Above Left: Junior Alexis DiCamillo prepares to serve the ball to her opponent. Below Left: Junior Michelle Lettman prepares to serve the ball to her opponent. Above Right: Sophomore Gabriela Durand prepares to receive the ball from her opponent. Below Right: Freshman Adriana Scotto has a pep talk with coach John Magee before starting her match.

By Nick LaRosa Staff Writer The women's tennis team defeated CSAC opponent Marywood University 6-3 to remain undefeated this season. The win on Tuesday, Sept. 7 also improved the Cavaliers to 2-0 in the CSAC Conference standings.

“Everyone played really well today and Marywood is probably one of the toughest teams that we play over the course of the season. They are a top three or four team,” John Magee, head coach, said.

The Cavaliers started off the afternoon by taking two of three doubles matches and then won

the first four singles matches before dropping the final two to Marywood.

After Katie Kennedy and Gabriela Durand emerged victorious in the No. 1 spot in doubles competition, with a score of 8-3, Alexis DiCamillo and Adriana Scotto fought their way to an 8-6 win in the second spot.

Scotto, a freshman undeclared major, credited juniors Michelle Lettmann and DiCamillo, along with her coaches, with helping her ease into the adjustment of playing tennis at the college level.

“Even though we've only had three matches so far, I think I'm adjusting to the college level of play,” Scotto said. “Alexis, my

doubles partner, has helped me learn different doubles strategies.”

Freshman Victoria Nastala and Lettmann lost to Marywood in the doubles competition but for Nastala, it is about becoming a part of the team and increasing her skill level.

“At first it was a big adjustment. But thanks to Coach and all the girls on the team, they are making it much easier for me,” Nastala said.

Kennedy led off the singles competition with a 6-2, 6-1 victory, her second win of the day.

Durand, playing in the No. 2 spot, won her singles match in three sets of 6-4, 4-6, 6-0.

DiCamillo and Lettmann also

won their singles matches for the Cavaliers, 6-3, 6-4 and 6-2, 6-1, respectively.

Despite the strong start this year, the players feel that there is always room for improvement, for both the team and individually.

“I want to become a more consistent player and improve this year so I'm a stronger player for next season,” Scotto said.

Under the watchful eyes of head coach Magee and assistant coach Dina DiTaranto, the team seemed to respond to any advice given to them. Even when Marywood challenged them, the Cavaliers never ceased fighting.

“This match pushed us,” Kennedy, a communication ma-

jor, said. “But now we know that we have the ability to have a good season.”

Opposed to last year, which was not one of Cabrini’s better years, a strong start in 2010 is huge for the team.

“This team has more potential than last year,” Scotto said.

“Last year was a downer for us,” Magee said. “Now we are a 3-0 team.”

The team’s success so far appears to only be a sign for what could happen as the season progresses.

“This match really shows how far we have come,” Magee said. “It’s a good win for us.” nal42@cabrini.edu