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Editorials: Would you still buy your cell phones, TVs and laptops knowing the blood, war and rape behind the parts that make up your technology? Every vibration, every sound, every light on your phone comes from a mineral that was mined in places with soil rich in minerals. Many times, these are conflict minerals.

Conflict minerals are minerals in your cell phones and computers that have been mined under war-like circumstances.

How does a mineral become so important that a country will do anything to profit from these commodities? The wealth is controlled by a small number of warlords and mineral traffickers.

The warlords control the mines, forcing the miners to work for free and then sell the minerals.

This is a continuous cycle.

Rape has become the main weapon to enforce power. The warlords and soldiers have instituted regulations that soldiers need to pillage villages and rape women. If the people in the village resist, the warlords continue to rape the women.

In the face of this intimidation, the villagers agree to mine for little or no compensation to save the women from being brutally raped.

The FDRC are the militia in the Congo. These are the soldiers who work under the warlords and enforce the war rape.

Before the Rwandan genocide, the FDRC soldiers populated the country of Rwanda.

However, once the displacement

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Student action needed to end conflict minerals

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because of the genocide occurred, the soldiers moved and began controlling the mines.

Why does this matter? It could escalate and become a battle of territories, involving surrounding nations in Africa, creating another war, which the already unstable countries of Africa do not need.

The instability of an African country can lead to extremism and terrorism which, as we know all too well, is not in the best interest of the U.S.

Consumers can raise their voices, asking their representatives to fund the Frank-Dodd bill and not just support it with words. This bill has companies leave a paper trail of where their materials are coming from.

The Loquitur wants you to make your voice heard and let President Obama and our representatives know our thoughts. If our senators feel the heat from the consumers then the government will document where the minerals are coming from. How-

ever, the push needs to be from the consumers.

Help the Congolese miners who are crying out for help.

Their problems cannot continue to go unnoticed.

In the next few minutes when you pick up your cell phone, remember the bloodshed behind your pocket-sized piece of technology. Help to break the cycle.

For more in-depth information about the topic see the story on page 1.

Outdated voting system must be reformed Did you vote in the election two weeks ago? Only one in five young voters did.

Why? Some say apathy. The Loquitur thinks that is not the only reason.

The current voting process is frustrating and discouraging for students and must be reformed. If the process were easier, the voter turnout among students would be higher.

Voting by absentee ballot is the only alternative for residents of Pennsylvania who are too far away from home to vote in person. There is no early voting as there is in two thirds of states in the United States.

But even for those who applied for an absentee ballot, the inefficiency of snail mail caused multiple students to report that they were not able to exercise their right to vote because their ballots came too late.

Some applied for absentee ballots as far as three weeks before the deadline but did

not receive their ballots in time to meet the deadline.

For example, one application was postmarked on Tuesday, Oct. 26 yet was not delivered to a student’s mailbox until Monday, Nov. 1, even with their complete address listed.

A representative from the mailroom stated that the mail should have been delivered the day it was postmarked. However it was not.

A voter’s City Commissioner’s office must receive the absentee ballot by 5 p.m. on Oct. 29, regardless of when the letter is postmarked.

Many vote to voice their frustration with how the government is working, but it is even more frustrating when the mail is not delivered on time.

The Loquitur agrees with initiatives taken

by other states to reform the voting system.

In California, you may drop off your absentee ballot at any polling station. Texas just began a new process where you can vote at any polling place rather than one that is close to your home, which eliminates the need to even apply for an absentee ballot unless you cannot leave your home.

The Loquitur also supports the initiative of state Rep. Steven J. Santarsiero, DBucks, to ensure voters are automatically listed as absentee for each election until they notify the state Board of Elections otherwise so that they would not have to apply every year.

The right to vote is priceless. Issues within the mailroom and the Pennsylvania absentee ballot system combined have frustrated students to the point where voting is more of a hassle than a civic duty.

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Acclaimed pianist brings talent to Mansion, performs multiple pieces

By Jeny Varughese Staff Writer “Reflections on 9/11,” a sevenmovement piano solo piece, was performed by Karen Walwyn, a nationally acclaimed pianist, in the Mansion on Sunday, Nov. 7.

Walwyn composed “Reflections on 9/11” so that each movement corresponded to the events of that day and its aftermath.

The final movement represents a hope that every country can live through this tragedy and still be united.

As a child, Walwyn’s parents had her learn the piano and play for several recitals. When it came time to decide on a career, Walwyn decided to study what she knows best: the piano.

“My favorite piece was Anguish because it showed a lot of fear,” Marissa Alarcon, freshman English major, said. “The piece seems to be very energetic and complicated.”

Walwyn, a concert pianist and recording artist, performed at Cabrini in the past making this the third performance at the college.

“I knew Karen for a number of years and knew she had written this piece, which I heard on her CD,” Dr. Adeline Bethany, fine arts professor, said.

“I was very impressed and thought it would be a good opportunity to meet a person who is a pianist, composer and a recording artist. Also, I wanted to give her the opportunity to showcase her work,” Bethany said.

“I studied the piano but never discipline,” Walwyn said. “It’s easy to listen to composers but hard to compose your own piece.”

Walwyn’s compositions were originally created a month before

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Karen Walwyn played her third performance at Cabrini College. Walwyn has been playing the piano since she was a child and is now a nationally-acclaimed musician. the attack meant to be a single movement piece. However, after the events of the attack, it became a much bigger creation.

“I was on my way back to Barcelona on that unfortunate day,” Walwyn said. “I had no idea what was going on.”

“That Day,” the first movement, has several Spanish components to it since it was originally meant to be a one movement piece.

“Aftermath,” the second movement, shows quiet reflections of fear and devastation.

“Anguish,” the third movement, doesn’t represent the full effects of the emotions expressed.

However, it represents the sorrow, torment and betrayal felt

worldwide.

“Unanswered Questions,” the fourth movement, describes collective frustration from people demanding answers to the events.

“Memories,” the fifth movement, represents an American’s view of cultures from other countries. Walwyn hopes to touch on fond thoughts of other cultures through this movement.

“Burial,” the sixth movement is a quieter, songlike piece. This piece takes on a new reality that has taken form forever. This movement represents reflections of loved ones.

“The New and Marvelous,” the seventh and final movement, takes on a new form; the idea that different nations can live peace-

fully, even though this tragic event happened.

“Hopefully the piece captures some emotions and expressions of that period of time,” Walwyn said. “I know that each person and family may have experienced vast difference. I’m hoping that this piece may have expressed a wide variety of emotions.”

“Karen’s performance was very moving and inspirational, very solid.” Bethany said.

“Through sound, it established the events of that day, the mood the tone and gave a feeling that there was more to come.” jav83@cabrini.edu

Conflict rages over minerals in the Congo CONGO, Page 1 technology,” Eric Metzgar, video producer and director who has worked in the Congo, said.But steps are being taken.

In July, the United States passed the Dodd-Frank bill, which requires electronic companies to say whether they are using minerals that fuel rape and war in the Congo.

Although the products may still contain conflict minerals, this certification is the first step towards conflict-free cell phones, laptops and other electronics.

Despite the long-running conflict in the Congo, the country has the potential to prosper since it so rich in minerals. The small percentage of people controlling a large amount of wealth is what is leaving the Congo in shambles. Nevertheless, the people of the Congo still hold onto hope that one day things will look up.

“It’s a very resource-filled country,” Metzgar said. “We saw a lot of resilience in the Congolese people.”

As the U.S. continues to purchase electronics containing conflict minerals, more money is being poured into the hands of the armed forces, who continue to murder and rape the Congolese people.

“People’s stories right from their mouths were the most soulrattling thing. When you’re looking at them with your own eyes and seeing them, hearing them, smelling them and shaking their hands after an interview and looking in their eyes, it really shakes you up,” Metzgar said. “It makes the crisis a reality.” ajm332@cabrini.edu efk722@cabrini.edu

Wolfington Center offers ESL classes to Cabrini employees

By Holly Prendergast Sports Editor The Wolfington Center, CSI and Sodexo have recently come together to bring a new community-building program to Cabrini College. ¡Somos Cabrini!, is the new program that has been developed by all three departments on campus.

The purpose of the program is to help Cabrini students improve their Spanishspeaking skills and to help the workers on campus who would like to improve their English and basic-computer skills.

“It’s to build community here on campus, to work with the employees of CSI and Sodexo to help them with conversational English, being comfortable talking with students and for them to feel comfortable working with the students and to help them [the students] get a better understanding of the world,” Stephen Eberle, coordinator of community partnerships, said.

In addition to the dedicated students who attend these workshops, Diego Mejia, an employee of Sodexo, is also in regular attendance of the ¡Somos Cabrini! pro-

gram.

Mejia is a native of Cali, Columbia and has been a citizen of the United States for about two years.

“There are no opportunities in Columbia,” Mejia said. “All the opportunities are here.”

Nearly fluent in English, Mejia’s primary reason for attending the workshops is to improve his reading and writing skills.

“I used to drive a motorcycle in Columbia,” Mejia said. “And I really want to get my license to drive one here.”

After hearing Mejia’s story of how he wishes to get his license, the students involved with ¡Somos Cabrini! have planned to get a copy of the manual and translate it into Spanish so that Mejia will be able to take the test.

The Wolfington Center, whose purpose is to encourage students to explore the world through personal connections with the poor and marginalized communities, has been looking to become involved within the immigration field for some time.

“We were trying to break into the immigrant field in Norristown [with immigrants], but it has been difficult to get into

that community and build partnerships,” Eberle said.

“But then we looked around and realized that people are right here in our own campus community who were coming from different countries and were working here with us, and we thought what a better way than to exemplify Mother Cabrini’s work than to connect with people in our community,” Eberle said.

Brittany Ryan, junior Spanish major, and Katie Parks, junior Spanish major, are the two students who have been in charge of the program so far this year.

“I’m a Spanish major and I thought this would be a great learning experience,” Ryan said. “Not only helping the CSI workers learn more English, but I have also been able to learn more Spanish from them.”

At each event held there has been a pretty successful turn out among the employees and also with Cabrini students looking to become involved. At each session there has been anywhere from 10 to 20 people who have attended.

DJ Moran and Trevor Cross, freshmen biology majors, are just two of the several

Cabrini students who regularly attend the workshops.

“It’s a great service opportunity,” Moran said. “You learn a lot from them and they learn a lot from you.”

“The main reason I come to the workshops is because I wanted to have the opportunity to speak with Spanish-speaking people, to improve my Spanish and to help them with their English,” Cross said. “I really like getting to know them [the employees]. They all are really nice and I really enjoy talking with them.”

In the first semester of ¡Somos Cabrini!, all of the people involved described the program as being successful, but they are hoping that they can expand it so that not only more people get involved, but so everyone in attendance is able to learn something new each time they attend. “¡Somos Cabrini! is in the beginning stages,” Ryan said. “But so far it has been really fun and we only plan on making it better as time goes on.”

For more information on ¡Somos Cabrini! contact the Wolfington Center. hmp35@cabrini.edu

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GLOBAL & NATIONAL Security duties transferred to Afghans in areas In hopes of ending combat missions in Afghanistan by 2014, the Obama administration plans to transfer security duties to Afghanistan’s forces in certain areas within the country.

Taking the strategies from the Bush administration for removing troops from Iraq, one American official who wished to remain anonymous said, “Iraq is a pretty decent blueprint for how to transition in Afghanistan.”

However, the key will be constructing an Afghan force that is truly capable of taking the lead in stabilizing the country.

Read the original story on NYTimes.com | Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010

Accident kills driver, injures passenger

With the federal deficit the worst it’s been over the last 20 years, a commission featuring both parties will work to cut the debt with projections into 2019 aiming for a projected low of $700 billion. ond term as Iraq’s leader.

Read the original story on NYTimes.com | Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010

Agreement reached in Iraq Obama hopes to reignite peace talks in Israel Iraq’s leaders strike deal to keep Maliki in power.

A tentative agreement was achieved to keep Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki in power and to create a unity government late Wednesday night.

Such a unity government intends to embrace the Iraq’s major ethnic and religious factions.

This deal ends an eight-month political impasse stand-off that allows Maliki to return for a sec-

The Obama administration is unsure how to reignite talks between Israelis and Palestinians after they stalled last month.

President Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clashed over Israeli settlements when releasing statements recently. Palestinian officials state

that Israel’s latest announcement threatened the talks and may prompt a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state.

Analysts said that Netanyahu has been emboldened to push back harder against the Obama administration due to the Democratic losses in the recent midterms.

Read the original story on NYTimes.com | Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010.

Cuts expected in state budgets Newly elected Republican leaders promise to slash deep state budget deficits across the

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country.

Coming off of the Nov. 2 election, GOP leaders hold a commitment to smaller government.

The Republican Party has gained a large control over state governments and that may impede the policies that the Obama administration pushes forward.

Another way to cut budgets may be to privatize services that are now carried out by public employees. In the next fiscal year, Pennsylvania faces a $5 billion budget deficit.

Read the original story on NYTimes.com | Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010.

Jimmy Crowell Staff Writer jfc46@cabrini.edu

THIS WEEK AT CABRINI Thursday, Nov. 18

Friday, Nov. 19

Saturday, Nov. 20

First-year priority registration Registration for spring semester 2011 begins at 9 a.m.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows screening Join CAP Board to see the latest Harry Potter film at the King of Prussia IMAX Theater for only $5 at 9:30 p.m. Sign up in SEaL.

Trip to see Chicago on Broadway Join CAP Board to see this musical for only $35. Tickets can be picked up in the SEaL office. The bus will depart at 10 a.m. and return by 10 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 22

Tuesday, Nov. 23

SAAC poweder puff game Cheer on your classmates on the turf field at 7 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 21 Mass Celebrate mass in the Bruckmann Memorial Chapel of St. Joesph from 7 p.m.- 8 p.m.

Mass Celebrate mass in the Bruckmann Memorial Chapel of St. Joesph from 12:15 p.m.1 p.m.

Mass Celebrate mass in the Bruckmann Memorial Chapel of St. Joesph from 8:15 a.m.-9 a.m.

A 22-year-old man was killed on Nov. 14 after his pickup truck flipped and crashed on a street in northeast Philadelphia, police said. The driver’s 21-year-old passenger was hospitalized.

While heading eastbound on Morrell Avenue near Frankford Avenue around 12:12 a.m., the pickup hit a curb and flipped over, and the driver was ejected. Officer Tanya Little said the driver was pronounced dead on the scene minutes later.

Read the original story on Philly.com | Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010.

Philly’s top court clears 19,400 fugitives Pennsylvania Chief Justice Ronald D. Castille and Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams urged the closure of criminal cases and cancellation of fugitive bench warrants for thousands of accused drunken drivers, prostitutes, sex offenders, burglars and other suspects dating back to 1998 and earlier.

Read the original story on Philly.com | Friday, Nov. 12, 2010.

Fall Open House held Students who want to come to Cabrini College next fall came to explore the campus.

They got a taste of how college life is like by attending a Fall Open House event held by Cabrini Admissions.

The schedule of events included welcoming remarks by Dr. Anne Skleder, provost and vice president for academic affairs and Dennis Kelly, vice president of enrollment management, as well as parent & student panels, open house lectures by major and campus tours.

Read the original story on Cabrini.edu | Friday, Nov. 12, 2010

Jimmy Crowell Staff Writer jfc46@cabrini.edu

News

Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010

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Lawsuit against sharpshooters overturned DEER, Page 1 peaked with a reported 1,398 deer and the numbers have been decreasing since.

According to a news release by Valley Forge, sharpshooters will be brought in to shoot the deer at night for the next four years. After the numbers have been brought to “31 to 35 deer per square mile from the current density of 241 deer per square mile,” they then will use contraception to continue to regulate the amount the deer will reproduce.

“It’s a way of keeping numbers down to some kind of ‘Disney-esque’ level,” Hall said.

Friends of Animals filed a lawsuit against the park’s decision last year when the shooting was initially supposed to begin. According to the Friends of Animals website, on Wednesday, Oct. 27, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania ruled in favor of the park’s four-year deer management plan.

Friends of Animals plans to appeal the district court’s decision in federal court but it is thought that the shooting has already begun. The park was closed on the first Monday of the month and the Thursday night hiking club has bee cancelled for safety reasons.

“Picking up the gun was the first response that the park had and it was the one that they stuck with,” McLaughlin said.

Friends of Animals believes that in killing the deer, the park will be creating a vacuum. In lessening the deer population, more food would become available for those who survive.

With more food, eventually the does give birth to two or three fawns, not just one fawn.

The main issue Friends of Animals has is that they do not believe that the park has searched for alternative options to regulate the deer naturally or take the steps to coexist with the deer safely.

One of the main problems that the park has claimed is that the high amount of deer

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Sharpshooters have been brought to Valley Forge National Historical Park to lower the deer population, which is currently being protested by local animal activists. are causing deforestation within the park.

According to the press release by Valley Forge, “the plan addresses browsing of tree and shrub seedlings by an increasing deer population over the last two decades which has prevented the ability of native forests to grow and mature and has reduced habitat for a range of native wildlife species.”

But according to Hall, they are creating a “selective standard” for what native wildlife they are supporting.

“You cannot choose one form of wildlife over another,” Christine Carney, a Friends of Animals demonstrator and park volunteer, said. “The deer have as much right to exist as the plants do without interference.”

They also conclude that the park’s claim to deforestation is disingenuous, evident by the amount of features, such as monuments and gift shops, which the park

has created.

“Again, we agree that the native plants are important, but is the park really using this for an honest reason to decimate the deer,” Hall said. “That’s what we’re asking.”

The park has also claimed itself a “historical” park, but George Washington chose this area because the lack of vegetation promised him a view of Philadelphia.

“Instead of trying to create more foliage, create the situation that Washington would have seen back during the Revolution because it is a historical park,” Elizabeth Anderson, Friends of Animals demonstrator and retired teacher, said.

According to Friends of Animals, the park has not given the definitive answer that the deer are causing the problems of deforestation in the park. They have even stated in their plan that if killing the deer

does not solve the problem, they will then reevaluate the issue.

The park has also claimed that there is a problem with the amount of automobile accidents caused by the deer on roads through the park and in neighboring areas.

According to Hall, if people drive safely then they will have a lesser chance of having an accident because of the deer.

Friends of Animals believes that in installing federal programs to keep deer off the roads, people could co-exist with the deer safely. These programs use a series of reflectors to keep the deer from crossing roads.

In applying for these programs, some taxpayer money could be partially returned, in contrast to the millions being used to bring in the sharpshooters.

“This is a frivolous expenditure on the part of the federal government,” Anderson said. “This is actually costing the taxpayers million and millions of dollars to have this slaughter take place in the next several years.”

Another issue is that in the state of Pennsylvania, there is currently yearround hunting of coyotes and other predators that could reduce the numbers of deer naturally. Though Friends of Animals is not hoping to introduce more coyotes into the park, they believe that the ones that are here should be respected.

The park has mentioned coyotes, but the group feels that their assessment of them was insignificant.

“Pennsylvania can no longer have it both ways,” McLaughlin said. “Pennsylvania cannot continue to make an issue out of there being too many deer and at the same time, persecute any animal here that preys on deer.”

Friends of Animals will continue to have demonstrations at Valley Forge National Historical Park.

“We are not going away,” Hall said.

“We are not going away until the deer have peace.” dcc59@cabrini.edu

Four loko distribution ends amid concerns

By Joe Cahill Staff Writer The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has ordered a halt on the sale and distribution of the popular alcoholic beverage Four Loko. The “alcopop” energy drink boasts a 12.5 percent alcohol content in conjunction with added caffeine, taurine and ingredients typically found in energy drinks.

“The board has sent letters to all licensees to withhold selling alcoholic energy products until the Food & Drug Administration has concluded an investigation,” Stacey Witalec, spokesperson for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, said in a phone interview.

While not an official ban, the state has ordered licensed retailers to hold off sale of beverages such as Four Loko, Joose and other caffeinated alcopops until the FDA deems them safe for public consumption. Currently, the FDA does not regulate alcohol products with caffeine.

“Developing research shows

caffeine and alcohol can be dangerous,” Witalec said. “The body doesn’t know how to react.”

Witalec also noted the difference between Four Loko and cocktails such as Jagerbombs lies in Loko’s size.

“When you order a drink at a bar,” Witalec said, “it’s often an appropriate size. Four Loko comes in a 23oz. can. A person at a bar might stop, but once someone opens a can—let’s face it, they’re not going to stop halfway.

One can of Four Loko is equivalent to five or six malt beverages.”

Dr. Melissa Terlecki, assistant professor of psychology at Cabrini College, believes the potential dangers of caffeinated alcoholic drinks are no laughing matter.

“When you have a [typical] alcoholic drink,” Terlecki said,“you feel the effects, so you’re able to stop or you end up passing out— whichever comes first. The fact that these drinks add in the caffeine, a stimulant, prevents you from feeling the neurological and physiological effects of the depressant. They compensate for each other, and so you’re feeling

energetic and not feeling the effects,” Terlecki said.

Essentially, Terlecki notes, Four Loko’s danger lies in preventing the consumer from fully realizing his or her inebriation.

“It’s dangerous,” Terlecki said. “The caffeine is boosting the heart and the nervous system while the alcohol is retarding the nervous system. You think you’re fine, so you keep drinking and keep drinking and sooner or later, you either pass out or become so drunk that you can’t speak or function and may have to be hospitalized.”

Captain John Hellebush of the Upper Merion Police Department says officers have experienced the dangerous results of Four Loko. “Our department has had experience with individuals who have consumed the drink and have had to be transported to local area hospitals,” Hellebush said in a phone interview.

Like any alcoholic drink, Terlecki said, Four Loko should be consumed responsibly. Excess can, and sometimes will, result in medical issues.

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The popular alcoholic energy drink has caused drinkers to be admitted into hospitals due to the high content of caffeine and alcohol.

Phusion Projects, a LLC developed by three Ohio State University alumni and owner of Four Loko, have committed to safety in an official press release.

“Our cans feature seven different warnings…in as large a font as the federal government will allow,” the company said. “Four Loko’s can colors are no brighter or more appealing than the blue,

red, and green labels of established beer brands like Budweiser and Heineken.”

Nonetheless, Four Loko’s contents remain a cause for concern to many, including the Pa. Liquor Control Board. “This is quickly becoming a public health crisis,” Witalec said. jwc722@cabrini.edu

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The end of something magic Harry Potter and the devoted fan

By Jamie Santoro Perspectives Editor

For a while, I’ve known how easily I can slip into a dense world of fantasy.

Whether it’s in a film or on TV, I easily become obsessed with a fictional universe. But this is something I didn’t know in late 1998 when I first picked up Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.

I had no idea the dedication and obsession that was about to begin behind the soft cover of that book.

I was in fourth grade, Sr. Richards class, when I got the book. I was waiting for the bus when an order from one of those book companies came in. You remember those order forms with the books and cheap computer games? One of those.

I vividly remember sitting at my desk and having it in my hand. Most of you read that sentence and think I’m weird and nerdy, both true but not the point I’m trying to make.

What I’m trying to convey is how different my life would have been if not for Harry Potter.

Hopefully some of you agree with me and understand what an amazing journey the past 12 years have been. Some of you are still thinking how big of a nerd I am.

I’ve heard it all. ‘He’s not a real person, Jamie,’ ‘You can’t really go to Hogwarts, Jamie,’ ‘Jamie, stop reading during the funeral!’ I understand he’s not real, no one that cool is real. I know I can’t go to Hogwarts, if I could I would have transferred years ago and as far as that whole funeral incident, it

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The titular characters of the film franchise are the faces of something bigger than just film. was a long time ago and I was young.

It’s something I can’t explain, my connection to Harry.

I felt like we were comrades, cohorts. I wanted to be there with him, fighting the basilisk and hunting He-who-cannotbe-named. I wanted to help him deal with Snape and get Hermione (seriously Harry, she picked Ron over you).

It worked both ways. When I was dealing with bullying and hormones, not only was this world of magic there to take me away, but much of the time Harry was going through the same thing.

Any given moment in my life I can tie into a moment in the Harry Potter Universe.

I remember my mom reading Chamber of Secrets to me at night. I could read it myself fine but I didn’t tell her that.

I remember fighting with her when I would bring Goblet of Fire to school when she want-

ed to read it at home. Before there were midnight movie screenings, I would leave school early to see the films.

According to my mom, I had a doctor appointment with ‘Dr. Potter’ which I guess didn’t raise any eyebrows.

I think about all the questions I’ve been asked through the years about why I’m so into it. There is no one reason really. First off, it’s pure escapism. Everyone has dreamed of being whisked away to some world better than their own.

Well, it actually happened to Harry and we have the full account. Also, they’re well written books. J.K. Rowling is a great writer. She can contain all of this information and all of these minor characters, creating a world so convincing and deep that you can’t help but believe.

I can confidently say that my life would be different without Harry Potter as part of

it. Cue the eye roll. I get it, I’m a nerd, we already went over all of this. Well get ready to roll your eyes again, because I feel like Harry Potter has made me a better person. He instilled in me a kind of courage. The ability to recognize the rules and when to break them. The strength to know when I can’t do something and need to ask for help.

On a less serious note, the world of Harry Potter has brought Emma Watson into my life (a good thing) and probably cost me many letter grades. Writing this article itself is proving difficult because sitting right next to me is the final book in the series, The Deathly Hallows. I decided that while I write this on deadline I should also start that. Not smart. Although I never said Harry made me any smarter. ajs343@gmail.com

Life and times of a pageant contestant

By Melissa Webb Staff Writer My previous years at Cabrini College I heard and saw flyers about the Mr. and Miss Cabrini pageant. I was never able to attend due to responsibilities that occurred the same night as the event.

I always loved watching pageants on television but I never competed in one and I knew that I wanted to be a contestant before I graduate in 2012.

This year I was nominated by the Black Student Union and of course I took the offer to compete. Immediately I became ecstatic and knew that I had to start preparing for the show.

My main focus of joining was not winning, but of course I thought about how awesome it would be to win the title. It reminded me of the feeling and experience I gained when I won prom queen back in high school.

I joined to have fun. I believe that it

is great to participate in anything and everything that holds my interest, and sometimes a person should even make an exception and be opened to new things.

I had a very hard time thinking of a talent because I cannot dance and I cannot sing. Then it hit me; when I was younger I constantly had to add some type of design to my clothing, so I decided that I would create my own outfit from scratch and model it.

I made a skirt the day before the show, which only took me a couple hours to make, but a sewing machine was not involved. My skirt was handmade and my scarf as well, which the scarf was added to my outfit for flavor. I used a shirt I already had in my wardrobe but added letters to the back of it that said, “I always do something extraordinary.” This statement was referring to the well known slogan at Cabrini, “Do something extraordinary.”

The day of the show arrived and I was ready, well at least I thought I was. The routine that Gregory Robinson, a freshman helped me with, I could hardly re-

member. I got up on the stage and did absolutely nothing I was supposed to. It was actually funny to me, that I froze in front of people I see almost every day. I even hesitated when it came to answering questions for the interview part.

I enjoyed watching the creativity involved with many laughs and applause.

The hosts were great and we even enjoyed a mini concert from impersonators of Nicki Minaj and Trey Songz. The audience seemed to have had a good time as well.

I have one year left at Cabrini; if I were nominated again, of course I wouldn’t turn it down. Throughout the experience I met new people and learned something new about myself.

With that being said, I’d like to congratulate the winners. As they were crowned, none of the contestants including myself seemed to be bitter, even though I believe we all would have loved to been the ones to be crowned. mw446@cabrini.edu

A call for concert etiquette reform

By Joe Cahill Staff Writer The concert is dying, and this generation is killing it.

As an avid attendee of shows, one thing I hope for more than a good performance is a good crowd. Many people take for granted how much the audience can make or break a concert-going experience. In the past year, I’ve gone to a number of shows that have left me worrying about social ills and lack of common courtesy.

Concert etiquette should be addressed before it’s too late.

First thing’s first, alcohol and illicit substances are bound to be present. Many concert venues have roped-off sections for the 21-and-over crowd, if they don’t turn away minors at the door entirely. This may not be the ’60s, but one would also be hard pressed to go to a show in which at least one person is smoking pot.

With regards to such libations, Benjamin Franklin said it best, “everything in moderation.” Nothing is more aggravating as a concert-goer than a group of inxoticated idiots ruining one’s favorite artist’s performance. Have fun and enjoy the show. Most of all, remember that you’re there to enjoy what’s on stage, not hitting on the stranger next to you or taking a phone call mid-song.

Where there’s fuel, there’s fire. Depending on the type of show one attends, there is the potential for a wild crowd.

Mosh pits and getting pushed around can happen at most general admission shows.

Individuals who aren’t a fan of this or who are prone to claustrophobia would do best to avoid these venues.

I’m all for moving with the crowd and enjoying the show, and even I’ve participated in my fair share of mosh pits. As stated before, there is a fine line between fun and excessive. I’ve attended shows where no one can move, but to have a guy with a very clear glandular issue sweat all over my friends and I made the experience less than stellar.

This brings me to my next point, dress appropriately. In the dead of winter, it might honestly be better to wear a t-shirt, shorts and similar clothing to a concert.

Chances are the building itself will be heated and the added heat from others in the audience can make any show a toasty experience. Be generous with deodorant.

No one wants to be “that guy.”

Another important bit of audience etiquette to remember abides be the rule of real estate: location, location, location.

Attendees of general admission show have likely experienced individuals cutting through the already dense crowd in an effort to move to the front. This is a huge slap in the face to other individuals who arrived early and staked their claim. If one arrives late to a show, he or she should stay near the back.

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, beware tech addiction. These days, it’s easy to get caught up in taking pictures with digital cameras or cell phones. The danger in this lies in getting lost in LCD screens instead of the show you’re attending. Take some snapshots here and there, but actually pay attention and watch the show. It gives one a much more rewarding experience.

In short, take a page from the days of Woodstock. Concerts should be about enjoying music with others and the ability to look back with bragging rights. Get lost in the music, not the fray. jwc722@cabrini.edu

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ADHD diagnosis comes too soon

By Eleni Antipas Staff Writer Today, many children are prescribed potent medications for conditions that cannot be diagnosed objectively, and these medications have severe side effects that may be doing more harm than good. I believe children should not be prescribed medication for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Research proves that there is currently no technique for an indisputable diagnosis for ADHD. The National Institute of Mental Health found that the process of glucose metabolizing in the brain of ADHD children was the result of the condition. However, a second round of testing was conducted three years later, and the same results could not be replicated.

Although researchers have yet to find a direct correlation between biology and ADHD symptoms, many psychologists are convinced that there is a way to guarantee a diagnosis of ADHD as a mental disorder.

A commonly used type of diagnostic criteria for ADHD is a questionnaire that lists a number of different behaviors. However, these actions are not exclusively symptoms of ADHD. They are also indications that a child may have been abused, neglected or that a child is simply creative and outgoing.

Doctors should not be giving children such strong medications when they cannot even pinpoint the exact problem.

We all know someone that has been prescribed Adderall or Ritalin. These stimulants are the most commonly prescribed medications for ADHD. Both of these drugs are comprised of chemicals, which produce the same pharmacological effect as cocaine.

Some doctors feel that it is perfectly safe to pollute children's bodies with these medications. These drugs are classified as Schedule II, which the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) uses to indicate the most dangerous and addictive drugs.

These medications may also cause abnormal body movements, anxiety, depression, insomnia and obsessive-compulsive disorder. ADHD medications can also affect a child's personality because these drugs can cause children to become subdued, apathetic and lethargic. These drugs are stifling the wonderful aspects of youth.

Many of these side effects are extremely serious. For example, children may develop stomach aches, constipation, blurred vision, hair loss and liver dysfunction.

There are several alternatives to medication that have been proven effective in decreasing ADHD. For example, specific diet adjustments, such as the restriction of artificial food colors, flavorings, sweeteners, preservatives, and a strong focus on protein can reduce ADHD symptoms. Regular exercise has been proven to decrease ADHD symptoms in children. This is known as “The Green Therapy.” The key to this treatment is that the children spend time outdoors, in an unstructured setting, where they may feel free and in control of their own behavior.

Research shows that a child’s brain becomes used to their medications, causing the dosage to continuously be increased overtime, whereas, an individual does not become immune to natural treatments.

There is no reason that a child needs to be taking ADHD medications. In fact, it appears that for many parents it is simply more convenient to pick-up a prescription than spend time working on their children's disruptive behaviors. Treatments for ADHD that do not involve medication are simple and effective. epa722@cabrini.edu

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Beyond the show, into your life

By Laura Hancq Staff Writer

On Monday nights at 10:30 p.m., college students in residence halls across the country, as well as teenagers from all different backgrounds, tune into MTV’s hit show, “The Buried Life.” As the opening song of “My Life Be Like Ohh Ahh” begins to play, viewers get ready to watch the four stars go on some sort of wild adventure such as stealing a lock of Robert Pattinson’s hair. What viewers don’t realize is that this is not just a show, but actually an entire movement dedicated in a special way for college students who want to discover passions and make dreams reality.

I had the pleasure of meeting Dave, Duncan, Ben and Jonnie when they came to speak at the college I attended last year.

I was prepared to listen to some crazy stories, be star struck for a while and hopefully get a picture with them. While all of those things did occur, I also had one of the most moving experiences of my life.

They explained that the concept came to them while they were in college in Canada. Just like many college students, they had no idea what they wanted to do with their lives and some of the guys were suffering from serious depression because of it.

They started to ask themselves what they wanted to do before they die and they ended up making a list of 100 things.

They pledged that for everything they accomplished, they would help someone else reach a goal. They explained how they had no money, no help and no transportation. They tried to get countless networks to pick them up as a show but all

the networks wanted to have say in what they did and the guys were not willing to compromise. They were finally picked up by MTV and their movement became a phenomenon.

During the talk to the campus community, their message of actually having goals and dreams while persevering in the face of adversity hit home with the audience. It occurred to me that this funny show is actually a reflection on the young generation. People in the audience started standing up and telling the guys what they wanted to do before they died and I’ll never forget some of the things I heard and how a whole community came together and started to offer to help each other.

One girl said she desperately wanted to learn how to swim and the guys asked if the swim team was in the audience. Many of the team members were and they volunteered to teach their fellow classmate how to swim. One girl said she wanted to conquer her fear of singing in public and with encouragement from the guys and the audience, she sang some lines from a Taylor Swift song that were so good Swift herself would’ve been proud.

I heard some heartbreaking stories from people such as a guy who wanted to fulfill his mom’s dying wish to go to the Oprah Winfrey show. There was also a young girl who was a dancer and was dying of cancer who wanted to just have enough faith that she could live long enough to dance in New York. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room but the gears in the brains of the audience were turning.

In a place like a college campus, there are so many different kinds of people from different backgrounds, locations and areas of life. If there’s any time in life where dreams should be voiced it should be in college because there are so

many people around who can help. What I learned that day was that the people sitting next to me in class or across from me in the cafeteria could actually help me achieve my dreams.

It’s kind of sad that our society has become a place where we need four humorous guys to teach us that we shouldn’t be afraid to tell the people around us about our dreams. If there’s anything that will stick with me from that experience it’s that no one is ever going to be able to help me achieve anything if I don’t put it out there and ask.

I urge the campus community at Cabrini to try this kind of communication. As a communication major, I obviously believe in the power of the spoken and written word, but trust me you’ll be surprised what can happen. Start by telling your closest friends something you’d like to do before you die and you’ll be amazed at how people will respond.

After college, the pressure to find a good job, make money and have a family is on. So why not before all of that voice something you’d like to do? Why not try and help a friend accomplish something?

Un-bury your goals and ideas to the people around you and be willing to help them when they do the same. Life is short and college is shorter and you don’t want to come out wondering what would’ve happened if only you had told someone about a dream.

If Dave, Duncan, Ben and Jonnie came to Cabrini tomorrow, would you know what you would say when they asked you what you wanted to do before you die? If not, start there. If you do, gather the courage to tell someone on campus and see what happens. lch23@cabrini.edu

Features

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Cabrini day: day of empowerment

By Sarah Luckert Photo Editor Cabrini Day is a celebration of the mission and heritage of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini. Cabrini Day was celebrated on Tuesday, Nov. 9.

Daytime classes were cancelled to allow students and faculty members the opportunity to experience the events planned on this day. Cabrini Day has recently transformed into Cabrini spirit week, which is a week full of events. The theme for Cabrini Day 2010 was development and empowerment.

Student Poster Session Grace Hall Atrium

During the student poster session, students were able to present semester projects to the Cabrini community. President Marie A. George welcomed everyone to Cabrini Day.

Cabrini Day Brunch

Top: Dr. Ann Skleder leads discussion during the faculty-student panel on development and empowerment. Left Top: Dr. Eric Malm talks with senior Lauren Karaszkiewicz during the student poster session. Left Bottom: Ms. Lisa Ratmansky and Dr. Courtney Smith lead a campus discussion on development and empowerment.

Below: Dr. Marie Angelella George sits amongst students during one of the campus discussions.

Marketplace

Brunch was served by Cabrini College faculty members. Sodexo Fair Trade displays were featured and Fair Trade products were for purchase.

Faculty-Student Panel Widener Lecture Hall

This year’s theme was on development and empowerment, a theme chosen by members of the faculty. The faculty-student panel was composed of many different members of the Cabrini community.

Campus Discussion Widener Lecture Hall

A discussion on the idea of development and empowerment was presented by faculty members. Audience members included students from all majors.

Featured Presentation by Wes Moore Grace Hall Atrium

First-year students read “The Other Wes Moore” for their summer reading project. Awards were given to those students who wrote the best essay. skl37@cabrini.edu

all photos: kelsey kastrava / editor in chief

Thanksgiving traditions bring more to the table

By Melissa Szymborski Staff Writer Thanksgiving is a time for remembering what we have and being thankful for it. For many, Thanksgiving holds many traditions and special events that start to take place up until Christmas day or New Years day.

Thanksgiving is the beginning of a two month celebration of family, love, togetherness and of course a ton of food.

Thanksgiving started with the pilgrims who came from England to escape religious persecution and the food tradition came because it was the end of the harvest season. While we all learned this in elementary school, sometimes we might forget the true meaning of thanksgiving, which is simply to give thanks.

“My favorite tradition is going to my aunt’s house every year and eating my grandmother’s mashed potatoes,” Maureen Hammond, biology pre-med major, said.

Many of us partake in traditions such as being around family we may not have seen for a while, watching football games or maybe having some pie eating contests.

“As a Spaniard, I look forward to Thanksgiving because it is a holiday that we don’t have in Spain. I like it because it brings families together and it allows us to reflect on everything that is good in our

mct

Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade is a common tradition for many families in America to watch every year. lives,” Javier Gil-Gordillo, Spanish professor said.

Many people love the tradition of eating an endless platter of home-cooked food.

When you think about thanksgiving, you may think about the typical food that is served. However, sophomore English major Melissa Mininno and her family do it differently.

“My favorite Thanksgiving tradition is going to my grandparents house with my

entire Italian side of my family. Not only do we have the turkey and the normal foods on Thanksgiving but we also have raviolis,” Mininno said.

While a lot of people like to think of Thanksgiving as a time for food, why not include a good high school football rivalry?

“High school football rivalry is my favorite part of Thanksgiving. Bristol vs.

Morrisville high schools play each other.

It’s been going on for 81 years and my mom graduated from Bristol while my dad, my siblings and I graduated and also live in Bristol,” Ryan Bunda, junior criminology major, said.

“My favorite part of Thanksgiving is waking up in the morning and being excited to eat my mom’s cooking all day long,” Chima Okere, senior business administration major, said.

Another tradition that many families incorporate every Thanksgiving is watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

“My mom cooks five different types of bread and none of us can decide which flavor to try next,” Scott Preston, sophomore information systems major, said.

Freshman exercise science major Zachary Fortenbaugh’s favorite part is just being with his family and being able to enjoy all of the food prepared.

“Each year we all make a toast to my nana who passed away right before Thanksgiving and we all get teary-eyed and play ‘I just called to say I love you’ by Stevie Wonder because that was her favorite song,” Kadee Schwalm, junior business major, said.

“My entire family comes to my house and we have a big family dinner,” Megan Hawkinson, junior special education major, said. “It’s nice because that’s the one day that everyone gets to be together.” mas439@cabrini.edu

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Author Wes Moore shares life story

By Michelle Costa Managing Editor

By Chelbi Mims Staff Writer The decisions we make and the people we choose to have in our lives, more than the circumstances of our birth, shape who we are. That was the theme author Wes Moore brought home to the Cabrini Day audience in his powerful autobiography, “The Other Wes Moore.”

Moore was presented to the college community on Tuesday, Nov. 9th in Grace Hall Atrium.

“The Other Wes Moore” tells the captivating story of the parallels and differences of two men growing up in the same place, same time and with the same name. The book, selected by Dr. Paul Wright, was the required summer reading for all incoming freshmen. Many upperclassmen, faculty and alum also came out to hear this author.

“The book was extremely inspiring. It was a way to help people understand the lives of inner city kids, but the speech was an even better way to understand. He gave a direct call to action and incorporated comedy as well,” Tara Millamena, freshman communication major, said.

Charlie Spencer, Cabrini’s director of transfer students, introduced Moore to the audience. Spencer attended Valley Forge Military Academy with Moore. Before giving the stage to Moore, Spencer explained his gratitude and memories of their friend-

ship. “Without Wes’s guidance I wouldn’t be the man I am today,” Spencer said.

“I grew up in an inner-city and having someone who grew up in the same atmosphere as I and become such a powerful man makes me strive even harder for my dreams,” Jaiquann Beckham, sophomore education major, said.

Moore began his speech to the large crowd by thanking them for letting him be in their presence and how the Main Line area forced the person that he is, and gave his mother the support she needed.

At age 3, young Moore witnessed his father tragically die of a complicated illness.

“My father’s body was literally suffocating itself,” Moore said.

This abrupt and heartbreaking experience left Moore with anger and resentment, leading to his academic probation and trouble with the law. Over time as a newly single parent, Moore’s mother realized things needed to change dramatically with her troubled son.

Moore shared how his mother repeatedly threatened his punishment by saying “keep it up, Wes, you’re going to military school.” To Moore’s surprise, at age 12 and after numerous warnings, he was packed and headed to Valley Forge Military Academy.

“I knew sirens, lights and loud noises out on the street. I didn’t know this, but this was supposed to be my new home,” Moore said.

Moore explained his first days at the

school and the torture he experienced as a know-it-all adolescent.

“I knew nothing. All I knew was that it was early, five in the morning, and they were loud,” Moore said.

Moore proceeded to tell the audience of his transformation at the military school.

“I shockingly excelled. I finished high school and college at Valley Forge and then transferred to Johns Hopkins University,” Moore said.

In his compelling baritone voice, Moore explained that on the same day the Baltimore Sun covered a story on him becoming a Rhodes scholar, they also reported a story of a jewelry store robbery. The 12day manhunt involving four men, who took $400,000 in jewelry and shot a police officer to death, would end up being the story that would lead Moore onto the best seller list and a changed man.

“I read and learned about the case. I knew that we had more in common than just our name,” Moore said.

One of the men caught in the robbery was coincidentally named Wes Moore also. Originating from the same place, approximately the same age and a history involving the same complicated past, left Moore wanting to learn about this man, who was now to live in prison.

“While I headed over to England, he was heading to prison without parole,” Moore said.

Moore’s first intentions were to learn more about the other Wes Moore. He never thought about writing a book until he

became simply captivated by the choices and paths they both took.

“One letter turned into a dozen. Letters turned into countless visits,” Moore said.

“I have known him and his family for six years.”

Students throughout campus held mixed opinions of the book and Moore’s presentation.

“I thought ‘The Other Wes Moore’ was an amazing book. It gave me an insight that we need to make wise decisions while we are young, learn from our mistakes and not continue to be repetitive in the actions that have led to bad things,” Leithie Faison, freshman undecided major, said.

Bill Uditsky, sophomore accounting major, added diversity to the popular opinion.

“I feel that Wes Moore is profiting off the misfortunes of the other Wes Moore.

He is a free man while the other Wes Moore is spending life in prison,” Uditsky said. “In regards to this fact, the least Wes Moore can do is share the profit with the other Wes Moore and his family if he is not already doing so.”

In a matter-of-fact and simple ending, Moore concluded his speech.

“This book is a call to action. It’s not about two kids,” Moore said. “It’s about all of us realizing how little actually separates us.” mmc78@cabrini.edu cam376@cabrini.edu

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Freshman Melody Shay is pictured with her parents and Wes Moore. Shay is the winner of the 2010 First-Year Writing Award for Moore’s book, “The Other Wes Moore.”

Shown here is the plaque that Shay received for her award-winning essay.

Moore is pictured with Charles Spencer. The two attended Valley Forge Military Academy together.

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Prospective students enjoy weekend activities

By Elizabeth Krupka A&E Editor What does the mixture of s’mores, a bonfire and a dance with a live band make? The weekend of Nov. 11 at Cabrini College.

Prospective students gathered at Cabrini in the early morning for a tour of the campus and some information on their ideal majors.

That night, the admissions office planned a night of fun for all students, both current and prospective, to let loose and enjoy themselves.

The admissions office planned multiple events to make sure that the prospective students who were staying overnight got a taste of what Cabrini has to offer on the weekends.

This included a bonfire, which was done for the second year in a row, and a dance.

Both the cheerleading club and the dance team performed at the bonfire event.

“It is great to see at the bonfire that it started only half an hour ago and more students than we expected came. It’s amazing how many students have already stoppped by,” Mallory Beach, junior elementary and special education major, said.

At the bonfire students enjoyed refreshments such as hot chocolate, coffee and other sweet treats.

“We worked hard to coordinate this event because we wanted to show prospective students the spirit and activities on campus,” Felicia Neuber, Cabrini admissions counselor, said.

It was estimated that about 200 prospective and current students attended the bonfire event.

“The dance team is performing and multiple athletic sports teams came out in order to show their school spirit. It was a great turn out for both prospective students as well as current students,” Beach said.

Students seemed enamored with the performances and the bonfire. All of this excitement continued to build up to the dance.

“I am extremely impressed and excited with the turnout of the students. This makes all of the hard work and effort by the office and students worth it.” Nueber said.

This school dance was different than the dances at Cabrini usually are. As opposed to just having a DJ, the men’s lacrosse team, who hosted the event, brought in a band.

Costal Vibrations entertained the audience for about an hour and a half before a DJ took over and played the usual music that students tend to dance to.

“This is exactly what I expected and I don’t hear abour many colleges who host dances and bonfires and for so many students to show up.

This is really impressive, I find these events really exciting and entertaining and kind of different than the normal things I hear about college. I really like it,” Nicole Porreca, senior at Great Valley High School, said.

After the DJ finished, Costal Vibrations played a few more sets and then packed up around 1 a.m.

The prospective students then got to enjoy some downtime and mingled with the other students they met over the course of the day.

“This is a really awesome experience. It is really cool to see that everyone is together.

These events were also a great way to highlight Cabrini’s community feeling for prospective students. I hope that this even becomes a yearly ritual for Cabrini because I could see it being a hit annually,” Justin McCall, Cabrini alumnus, said.

The admissions office is hoping to another overnight event in the spring. That way students who are juniors can begin to look at Cabrini as well.

“I think that the weekend activities highlight Cabrini’s community and it is great for the prospective students to see that,” Neuber said. efk722@cabrini.edu

Phil Haggerty, Danielle Alio crowned

‘Mr and Miss Cabrini’ 2010

By Nick LaRosa A&E Editor After a night of showcasing their talents, answering questions and being quizzed on Cabrini trivia, Phil Haggerty and Danielle Alio were crowned Mr. and Miss Cabrini 2010.

The pageant was held on Wednesday, Nov. 10 in the atrium of Grace Hall.

Gianna Shikitino and Justin Sillner hosted the pageant and kept the crowd engaged in the show from start to finish.

“I never did anything like this before,” Sillner said. “Gianna has experience [hosting the pageant] and it’s very exciting to work with her.”

“I’m excited that I got to do this with Justin because we are close and understand each other’s humor,” Shikitino said.

After Shikitino and Sillner introduced the 11 contestants, the talent portion of the pageant got underway.

Students inside the packed atrium of Grace Hall cheered on their fellow classmates and friends as they tried to impress the four judges with their various talents.

This year’s judges were faculty members Nicholas Uliano and Carol Serotta, area coordinator Mike Mullen and SEaL administrative assistant Snezana Ilic.

Ranging from singing and dancing to stand-up comedy, the talents of the contestants were extraordinary and left the audience cheering, applauding and looking for more.

Next up was the interview segment of the pageant, which allowed the audience members to catch a glimpse of the contestants’ personalities and see what they stand for.

A short intermission followed, allowing Shikitino and Sillner to interact with the audience members and explain the importance of penny wars.

Throughout the first week of November, students could stop by Jazzman’s Cafe and place pennies inside the box of their favorite pageant nominee.

Pennies add to the contestant’s scores while nickels, dimes and quarters drastically reduce the amount of points a contestant has.

Of course, all of the money raised was for a good cause.

“This year CAP Board teamed up with the Sociology Club and donated the money to St. John’s soup kitchen,” Peter Morrison, treasurer for CAP Board, said in a recent email. “We ended up making $500 this year, which is awesome.”

As the night progressed, the judges tallied the votes and the first round of eliminations took place.

Senior Lauren McCarthy and junior Danielle Alio were the final two contenders for the crown of Miss Cabrini. Seniors Eric Gibble and Haggerty emerged as the candidates for Mr. Cabrini 2010.

“I did not believe it,” Alio said after learning she was one of the finalists. “I was in shock.”

After a few Cabrini trivia questions, the focus of the pageant turned to who would represent Cabrini College as Mr. and Miss Cabrini 2010.

Moments later, last year’s Mr. and Miss Cabrini, Brother Dominic Wetzel and Gina Mulranen, took the stage to crown Haggerty and Alio as the winners of the pageant.

“It was humbling that Cabrini is doing this for me,” Haggerty, who was nominated for the pageant by Cabrini Theater, said. “I don’t feel any burden, it’s a positive respon-

sibility [to be Mr. Cabrini]. It’s great.”

“It feels amazing,” Alio, who was nominated for the pageant by the Loquitur, said. “I absolutely love this school and I am happy to have this title.”

Both Haggerty and Alio recognized the support they received from others and how talented all of this year’s contestants were.

“My family and friends are great supporters,” Alio said “I had the best act partner in Eric [Gibble].”

“Everyone’s talent was incredible,” Haggerty said.

The 2010 Mr. and Miss Cabrini Pageant served as a focal point for the college’s Sprit Week and will certainly be a night that Alio and Haggerty will never forget.

They now get to serve the extraordinary school that they love and cherish, Cabrini College. nal42@cabrini.edu

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Mr. and Miss Cabrini, Danielle Alio and Phil Haggerty, pose for a picture after being crowned the winners of the pagent.

Application of the week: Kik

By Elizabeth Krupka A&E Editor

Kik is an application available for smart phones, android phones and iPhones. It is a messenger system that sends and recieves messages to a user faster than a regular text message.

One of the best perks about Kik? It’s free.

When you download Kik it will automatically bring up a list of people who you are connected to that you should be able to chat with.

Compare it to an AIM name. You get a username on Kik and then you have the list of other users you want to chat with. All of these users are poeple that you need to approve. This keeps a level of privacy.

Kik will also tell the sender when the message is sent delivered and read, eliminating the confusion if the reciever got the message or not.

Another positive feature about Kik is that the conversation is continuous.

Sometimes during conversations people get confused or something in the message isn’t relayed.

With the continuous conversation there isn’t ever a problem because the user can just scroll up and see what was last said.

Also, any conversation that you had with any user is always stored, so it is easy to start up the conversation. This function makes messaging quick and convenient.

Kik is comparable to Blackberry messenger except the best part is that there is a downloadable version for all Androids, iPhones, and Blackberry’s.

Kik keeps all phones up-to-date and users are able to send information very fast, which is what every phone user wants.

Visit www.kik.com for more information. efk722@cabrini.edu

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How to make pumpkin pie Pumpkin pie is the highest selling dessert during the Thanksgiving holiday. Illinois is the state that grows the most pumpkins in the United States, with an impressive 492 million pounds of pumpkins each year. Here is a simple recipe to enjoy after your meal.

Step 1: Make the crust In a bowl, combine flour and salt.

Put in shortening until the mixture becomes coarse crumbs.

Stir in water until mixture forms into a ball.

Step 3: Form dough Form dough to pie dish.

Cut remaining dough off the edge of the pie dish.

Make sure dough is even on all sides.

Step 5: Pour mix & bake Form dough to pie dish.

Cut remaining dough off the edge of the pie dish.

Pumpkin Pie Recipe 1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust 3/4 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 2 eggs 1 (15 ounce) can LIBBYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 100% Pure Pumpkin 1 (12 fluid ounce) can NESTLE CARNATION Evaporated Milk

Ingredients for crust 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup shortening 1/2 cup water

Step 2: Roll crust Flour surface and rolling pin.

Flour either side of dough.

Roll dough to fit into pie dish.

Step 4: Mix Ingredients Mix sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves in a bowl.

Stir pumpkin in to sugar-spice mixture.

Gradually stif evaporated milk.

Step 6: Enjoy Serve immediately or allow time to cool.

Top with whip cream and enjoy.

Danielle mclaughlin / a&e editor

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10 must-have albums for iTunes library

By Jesse Gaunce Staff Writer As the year 2010 comes to a close, music continues to become more digitized.

Illegal downloading and iTunes have never been more popular.

Whatever happened to full albums?

Does anyone know that they still exist? Well, they do.

We’re going to break away from what is popular today in the music world.

Here is the list of some of the top albums of 2010 that most people have not heard of: 1. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers- “Mojo:” “Mojo” is Petty’s umpteenth album and technically the first he’s done with the Heartbreakers since 2002’s sly “The Last DJ.” This time out he’s tackling the blues, trying to graft the Heartbreakers’ signature 1960s garage sound into the Chicago blues sound of Chess Records in the 1950s.

Key Tracks: “Jefferson Jericho Blues,” “I Should Have Known It,” “Good Enough.”

2. Elton John/Leon Russell-“The Union:” After praising Leon Russell for his work, he and the legendary Elton John have teamed up to bring a full-fledged duet album of rock-and-roll magic.

“The Union” gives a 1970s style to it. One could call it a comeback album just because Russell has been hiding in the shadows of small US clubs for years and John has not sounded as soulful on this record as he has in years past.

Key Tracks: “If It Wasn’t For Bad,” “Hey Ahab,” “Monkey Suit.”

3. Magnetic Fields- “Realism:” When you listen to the first few

seconds of the opening track “You Must Be Out of Your Mind,” you might think the bank has lost their musical edge. Don’t be so quick to judge.

The remaining 12 songs on this album pack a punch, one stronger than the next.

What is even better is that the titles of each song are so self-explanatory.

Magnetic Fields have not tapped in their Folk Rock style this much since their 1990 release “Distant Plastic Tress.”

Key Tracks: “You Must Be Out of Your Mind,” “I Don’t Know What to Say,” “The Dolls’ Tea Party.”

4. Soundgarden “Telephantum:” After years of rumors about a reunion, Soundgarden has finally returned in a big way. This is somewhat of a greatest hits album with a few live tracks, studio rarities and even reincarnations of some of the band’s biggest hits.

However, there are six new tracks on this album, with the song “Black Rain” being the most popular single.

The two-disc set also contains a DVD of all of Soundgarden’s music videos.

Key Tracks: “Black Rain,” “Pretty Noose,” “Blow Up The Outside World,” “Black Hole Sun,” “Spoonman.”

5. The Best ofApple Records -“Come and Get It:” You can’t ever go wrong with a plethora of tracks by the Beatles. This is exactly what “Come and Get It” is. Every song on this album was inspired by at least on of the members of the enormously legendary group.

Key Tracks: “Carolina In My Mind” (James Taylor), “Maybe

Classroom John Blackwood is a 19-year-old communication major.

“I like to wear what is comfortable. I usually wear dark contemporary colors.”

“I love the shade of gray for jeans. I love to wear my jeans long and fold them at the bottom, it’s my thing.”

Tomorrow” (The Iveys/Badfinger), “Sour Milk Sea” (Jackie Lomax), “That’s The Way God Planned It” (Billy Preston), “Come and Get It” (Badfinger), “Day After Day” (Badfinger).

6. Stone Temple Pilots-“Stone Temple Pilots:” The Stone Temple Pilots self-titled album marks their return as a group.

It isn’t hard to figure out that lead singer Scott Weiland fought hard to get where he is now with the line “Even when we used to take drugs” from the opening song “Between The Lines.”

After being away from each other for nine years, STP has not missed a beat.

They have retained their hardedged sound with the help of produced every one of their albums before this one.

Key Tracks: “Between The Lines,” “Huckelberry Crumble.”

7. Elvis Costello-“National Ransom:” Building upon a foundation instead of beginning another journey suggests that Costello knows he has a fruitful collaboration with producer T-Bone Burnett and a good band with the Sugarcanes, who are now melded with the Imposters to give this Americana equal parts roots-rock, country and pre-war balladry some serious kick.

His former albums Secret, Profane and National Ransom share some superficial sonic characteristics but the former played as a clearinghouse of odds and ends, while National Ransom is a purposeful album with its themes elegantly meshing together and carrying considerable momentum.

Key Tracks: “National Ransom,” “A Slow Drag With Jose-

phine,” “Stations of Cross.”

8. Bryan Ferry-“Olympia:” “Ferry’s 13th solo album is the first of original material since his 1994 release “Mamouna.” Only the song “Song to the Siren” is from another author. The original members of Roxy Music add their contrigutions to make this album somewhat of a return to Toxy’s chilly art style.

Key Tracks: “You Can Dance,” “Heartache By Numbers,” “Song to The Siren.”

9. Rufus Wainwright-“All Days Are Nights (Songs for Lulu): ” We find Rufus stripping back the operatic flourishes of his 2007 album “Release the stars,” to deliver a stark and deeply personal collection of songs.

Where “Stars” often featured large backing ensemble arrangements, here Wainwright simply accompanies himself on piano, allowing the lyrics of these poetic, introspective songs and his voice to take the spotlight.

Key Tracks: “Where Are You New York?” “Give Me What I Want and Give It to Me Now,” “True Loves.”

10. Sufjan Stevens- The Age of Adz:” A follow-up to his critically acclaimed 2005 album “Illinoise” puts to rest what has dominated his work for so many years.

“The Age of Adz” is what you would call a schizophrenic album; basically saying a collection of pop songs that feel like more of an exorcism than anything else. Stevens work has transformed itself into what he calls an “external crisis,” that follows the success of “Illinoise.”

Key Tracks: “Too Much,” “All for Myself,” “I Want to be Well.” jtg45@cabrini.edu

Chic Gianna Shikitino is a 21-yearold communication major.

“I like to think of fashion as expressing yourself a personality through what you wear.”

“My scarf is the perfect touch to my business professional outfit.”

“Gossip Girl Here...”

By Elizabeth Krupka A&E Editor Jessica Simpson and NFL player Eric Johnson recently announced their engagement. The couple has been dating since May 2010 after being introduced by friends. There is no set date for a wedding yet but it is in the works. Simpson’s whole family seems to be supportive of the engagments, even Simpson’s brotherin-law, Pete Wentz.

“He’s a really smart guy and Jessica really loves him. I think that’s the most important thing, seeing her happy,” Wentz, in refrence to Johnson, said.

Prince William announced his engagement this week to Kate Middleton.

Fashion designers are all anxiously awaiting to see who Middleton will choose to design her wedding gown.

The engagement was a long time coming, and Middleton was welcomed into the family. It was said that at first Middleton had a hard time getting into the family, however they have changed their opinions and now are excited for the nuptuals.

Despite popular rumors Eva Longoria Parker and Tony Parker are not getting a divorce.

Longoria’s representative was quick to tell reporters “this is 100 percent false, Tony did not file for divorce, they are not having problems.” efk722@cabrini.edu

To read more of the latest entertainment news, go to www.eonline.com by sarah luckert / photo editor

Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010

Weekly Sports Update Carter signs 11-year extension with Flyers

Sports

Player Profile: Dom Farrello

The Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Jeff Carter to an 11-year, $58 million extension. The team confirmed the deal on Saturday, Nov. 13, before defeating the Florida Panthers by a score of 5-2.

After Saturday’s game, Carter had accumulated eight goals and seven assists and is third on the team in points with 15. This extension for Carter comes five days after fellow forward Claude Giroux signed a three-year, $11.25 million contract. Carter was selected as the no. 11 overall pick by the Flyers in the first round of the 2003 NHL draft. He is a one-time Toyota Cup winner, which goes to the Flyer with the most points and he holds the third longest consecutive games played streak in Flyers’ history with 286.

Read Original Story at ESPN | Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010

Bosh defeats former team Despite foul trouble, Chris Bosh posted 12 points to help the Miami Heat defeat his former team, the Toronto Raptors, by a score of 109-100. Bosh is now part of the Big three for the Heat, along with Lebron James and Dwayne Wade, after spending seven seasons with the Raptors. Wade scored 31 points and James posted 23 points and 11 assists. The win for the 6-4 Heat could not have come at a better time with all the controversy swirling about after comments made by James in reference to the team’s disappointing start and his playing time. James will face his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, on Dec. 2, in Cleveland.

Read Original Story at ESPN | Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010

Three Mississippi football players shot Three football players from the University of Southern Mississippi were shot at a nightclub just after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 14. Police said all three are in fair condition at a local hospital.

Defensive end Deddrick Jones and linebackers Martez Smith and Tim Green were the victims in the suspected gang-related shooting, after Southern Miss defeated Central Florida by a score of 31-21. Jones and Green played in the game. No arrests have been made yet.

Read Original Story at ESPN | Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010

Penn State falls to Ohio State Penn State blew an 11-point lead to end up losing to Ohio State by a score of 38-14. After Joe Paterno’s 400th win, the team decided to play not to lose and the Buckeyes were able to have a 35-point second half. Penn State’s rookie quarterback, Matt McGloin, made his second career start for the Lions. McGloin was 13 of 16 for 141 yards and threw two touchdown passes in the first half. In the second half, the team fell apart behind McGloin’s two interceptions and the injury to their top linebacker, Mike Mauti. The Lions look to improve to 7-4 on Saturday, Nov. 20, at Indiana.

Read original story from CSNPhilly | Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010

Phillies welcome back Juan Samuel Former Phillie Juan Samuel will return to the club as the thirdbase coach in place of Sam Perlozzo, who will be moving to the position of first-base coach in place of Davy Lopes. Samuel will also help replace Lopes by taking over one of his additional duties of working with the outfielders. Samuel had an impressive career by setting the franchise record with 72 stolen bases in his rookie year. He spent seven years with the Phillies and stole 249 bases before being traded to the New York Mets. Samuel is a Phillies Wall of Famer and a member of the All-Veterans Stadium team. According to reports, this is a dream come true for the former Phillie and fans are glad to have him back.

Read original story from CSNPhilly | Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

Newton leads Auburn to win despite controversy

No. 2 Auburn defeated Georgia 49-31 on the back of Heismancontender and subject of an FBI investigation, quarterback Cam Newton. Newton passed for two touchdowns and ran for two more to lead the Tigers into the Southeastern Conference championship game. The Tigers are 11-0 overall and 7-0 in the SEC and will be facing South Carolina in the conference championship game on Dec. 4, in Atlanta. Newton left his troubles and the rumors of his father accepting payments during his recruitment on the field and celebrated with his teammates.

Read original story from ESPN | Saturday, Nov. 13 2010 Laura Hancq staff writer lch23@cabrini.edu

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cabrini college athletics

By Natalie Crawford Staff Writer Dom Farrello is one of the most valuable players on Cabrini College’s men’s basketball team. He has played for all four years leaving a mark on the younger players on the team. With Farrello graduating in May, he will be leaving the team with big shoes to fill.

Farrello started playing basketball when he was 10 years old but it was not his first love.

The sport that was his first passion was baseball. He played baseball up until he graduated from William Tennent High School in Warminster, Pa. “Dom is a really good player in baseball as well as basketball.

I think he was almost recruited in DII in other schools,” Saleem Brown, assistant basketball coach, said.

Besides Cabrini College being a school that is close to his home, there are other reasons why he decided to come to Cabrini. During his last home game ever in high school, an assistant coach came to watch Farrello play, eventually recruiting him to play basketball at Cabrini College.

“Even though I was really excited to start my freshman year at

Cabrini, I was nervous about playing on the basketball team,” Farrello said. “I thought everyone was a lot better than me and older than me.”

“Coming in as a freshman he didn’t get much playing time but he’s been a very very hard worker,” Brown said. “He went from playing no minutes his freshman year, to probably playing the whole game.”

As every basketball season went on, Farrello has developed as a player, a leader and a role model for younger players to look up to.

After getting through freshman year, sophomore year was when everything picked up for Farrello.

This was the year he started to shine.

His ability improved so much since the beginning of freshman year that he was nominated to be captain of the team.

“We based him being captain during his sophomore year because of his work ethic. We wanted the rest of the guys to look at him and think, okay, this is what it takes to be a good player. We wanted the other players to follow what he does,” Brown said.

The other players on the team completely agreed with this decision. No one felt jealous that a sophomore was going to be captain of the team over some seniors because everyone knew he earned it.

“We wanted Dom to be our captain because of his hard work that he put in during the off season,” Greg Zabel, junior secondary education major, said. “We knew he could be a leader and lead the rest of the team by example. He always seems to be doing the right thing on and off the court.”

Farrello thought that the first game sophomore year was the best game that the team played together. It was against the Merchant

Marine Academy. The game was at the Palestra, which is located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. It is the home of the Big Five and is known for its incredible basketball history. Farrello thought it was an honor to play there.

“I thought it was the best game we played because it was a new year, with new people and a new head coach. There were no expectations and we ended up playing our best,” Farrello said.

During Farrello’s junior year the team played a home game versus Neumann University, and it will be a moment he will never forget. Besides the team playing an all around good game, Farrello made his first dunk of his basketball career.

“I felt so accomplished as a player because that has never happened before,” Farrello said.

“I think when we play our rival schools like Eastern University, Gwynedd-Mercy College and Neumann University, that’s when the best comes out in him,” Brown said.

When Farrello plays his best, it’s not so much about the scoring aspect of it, but more so his defense. When the team played Gwynedd-Mercy College twice, he went after their best player the whole time. Scoring isn’t always something that matters to him, it’s about defending the team so the opposing team will not have the opportunity to score.

Farrello’s relentlessness led the team to the playoffs and eventually to win the CSAC championship game in 2010.

“That was my most memorable moment throughout my basketball career at Cabrini. I wanted it so bad and so did the team,” Farello said. ngc24@cabrini.edu

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Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010

Inside Look: Men’s and women’s swim season

By Katie Bonanni Staff Writer The Cabrini men’s and women’s swim teams dove into their season with a fresh start. The teams took on a new conference, the Alleghany Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC), and also a new head coach, Diane Green. The team will get to participate in their first conference meet at the end of the season, the AMCC Championships at Grove City College.

The Cavs traveled to the Panther Relays on Oct. 23, hosted by University of Pittsburgh-Bradford, which marked the team’s first meet as a new member of the AMCC. “The team is really excited about becoming an affiliate member of the AMCC for this season. We are all looking forward to swimming fast at our first conference meet at the end of the season,” Emily Yurick, senior finance major, said.

The team recently gained a new coach

for the 2010-2011 season. Green took the place of former head coach Mike Kernicky, who helped conduct the first men’s and women’s swim programs at Cabrini.

“Diane has many things to offer this young program. She has many years of swimming under her belt and knows a lot about the sport. I believe with her as coach this is going to be a new era for Cabrini swimming,” Kyle Teliszewski, senior history major, said.

Green was a two-time national champion in the butterfly and also qualified for the 1984 Olympic trials for her 200-meter butterfly time.

“Diane has brought a lot of positive change to the team. She has brought some new practice setups to the program, which the team has responded to very well,” Yurick said.

The men’s team celebrated their first victory on Nov. 5, against King’s College.

The men racked up a score of 103-64.

“Since this is my first year with the team, I feel the upper classmen have welcomed us into their swim family,” Stephanie Coleman, freshman exercise science major, said.

Leading the team to victory was senior Bill Boylan who recorded two first-place finishes in the 50-yard freestyle and the 100-yard freestyle. Senior Matt McGuriman also recorded two first-place finishes in the 200-yard IM and the 100-yard backstroke. Freshman Rocco DelMonte IV placed first in the 100-yard butterfly and the 500-yard freestyle. Kyle Teliszewski also cruised to a victory in the 200-yard freestyle.

“I think the team is doing very well. All the returning swimmers are shaping up to be great role models and the new freshmen are falling right into the swing of things.

Also, we have two new swimmers who have never swam competitively before and they are doing excellent especially with the

help of the new head coach Diane Green,” Teliszewski said.

The women’s team hosted their first trimeet, celebrating a victory over the College of Notre Dame, but suffering a loss to King’s College. Junior Lauren Sliva recorded a first-place finish in the 100-yard backstroke. Lisa Somers, Rachel Schmid, Elysa Phillips and Breaghann Smith celebrated a first-place finish in the 400-yard freestyle relay.

“I feel Coach Green and her coaching staff have the ability to take our team to the next level. I look forward to swimming for her over the next four years while I am at Cabrini,” Coleman said.

The men’s and women’s swim team are back in the water Saturday, Nov. 20 at the Dixon Center pool versus Lebanon Valley College and Marywood University. kb733@cabrini.edu

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Senior swimmer Bill Boylan finished in first place in two separate races on Friday, Nov. 11 at the Dixon Center.

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Three Lady Cavs garner top CSAC honor

Recklau, a former Rookie-of-the-Year award winner as well as a consecutive winner of the CSAC Player-of-theYear award, said she was more proud of her team winning the championship title for the second year than herself.

“I was focused on winning the championship title. As the only captain, I had to lead the team and worry more about that,” Recklau said.

With 1,000 kills under her belt along with her other numerous awards, Recklau’s family has been supportive the

whole way through.

“My mom bought me a bracelet with a volleyball charm and Player of the Year engraved on it. Another charm says 1,000 kills. She got me one last year too,” Recklau said.

She joked that her family enjoys the Things to Remember store too much.

“My grandfather got me a keychain for Rookie of the Year!” Recklau said.

Donahue, senior criminology major, agreed it was nice to be recognized but said it would not have been possible to win the award without her team.

“My teammates go on the field and put their hearts and soul into the game and especially do what they can to protect me in the net, and they do such an extraordinary job and I am lucky to have them in front of me,” Donahue said.

Donahue did not focus on breaking any statistics during the season.

“I only had 500 saves and to me it wasn't that big of a deal but everyone kept coming up to me so I just went with it,” Donahue said.

With an injury last season and a few games missed, 500 saves is an accomplishment that crept up on Donahue.

All three lady Cavaliers have earned a great award and received the recognition many players strive for and yet, the focus remained on their teams. mmg65@cabrini.edu

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Stephanie Recklau, middle hitter for the volleyball team, is a two-time CSAC Player of the Year, and was also named Rookie of the Year in the 2007 season.

Caitlin Donahue topped 500 saves in the 2010 season, while also achieving CSAC Player of the Year. In 2009, she was named the NCAA statistical leader.

Dana Nardello, a midfielder for the women’s soccer team, has been named CSAC Player of the Year for the 2010 season. She also led the team this season with 10 assists.

By Melanie Greenberg Staff Writer Three of Cabrini’s women athletes have been named CSAC Player of the Year. Award winners include soccer's Dana Nardello, field hockey’s Caitlin Donahue and volleyball’s Stephanie Recklau, a winner two years in a row.

Nardello, a senior special and elementary education major, was shocked at winning the title.

“I didn’t even know I won,” Nardello said. “One of my teammates told me.”

Nardello led the Cavaliers in assists but did not lead the league in statistics. Assistant coach Jess Huda was not surprised at the title win.

“Having watched her play for four years, she deserved it,” Huda said. “I wasn’t surprised but usually the title is given to someone in the league with leading statistics. I don’t think you could find one person who doesn’t think she’d deserve it.”

Teammate Gianna Porretta, elementary and special education major, agrees Nardello deserves the CSAC Playerof-the-Year award.

“She can take on a team by herself,” Poretta said.

Nardello said the chemistry of the team on and off the field led to her success as a soccer player.

“As a team, we’re a family. We’re constantly together, we do everything together. We’re freakishly obsessed with

each other,” Nardello said.

Recklau, senior biology and pre-med major, agrees her team helped lead to her success.

“It’s really my team. They’ve been a vehicle for me,” Recklau said.

“As a team, we’re a family.

We’re constantly together, we do everything together.

We’re freakishly obsessed with each other.”

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Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010

Ken Prothero awarded second-time

CSAC Coach of the Year

By Eion O’Neill Staff Writer “Make this about the players,” Ken Prothero, women’s soccer coach and 2010 CSAC Coach of the Year, said as he was leaving Edith Robb Dixon Field.

Before the ECAC tournament game against Alvernia, Prothero showed at a practice that his players are the ones who mattered.

A huddle of young women in jackets surrounded the ninth-year coach on a brisk, Tuesday night under the Edith Robb Dixon Field lights as he talked them through the next game, the next challenge and then briefed them that they were going out to eat together.

Wawa was not an option.

“He’s really concerned about our well-being as people whether we’re playing soccer or school. He asks about our family,” Nardello said. “He’s like a dad. But he’s tough when he has to be too. It’s a good balance.”

As far as his attitude on the field, players and other coaches have plenty to say about the two-time CSAC Coach of the Year.

“He just makes me want to be a better coach. He makes the players want to be better players,” Huda said.

Glen Jaskelewicsz, Cabrini’s men’s soccer coach, admires Prothero’s dedication to his team.

“It doesn’t matter whether he has 16 girls or 25 girls, he’s dedicated to winning a CSAC championship,” Jaskel-

“He always puts the team before himself. When the team is up, he is up.When the team is down, he is down.”

“He opened up his house for a pasta party,” Morgan Hudson, sophomore forward, said. “We got to play bocce ball in his backyard.”

Assistant coach Jess Huda described coach Prothero as very compassionate.

“He always puts the team before himself. When the team is up, he is up. When the team is down, he is down,” Huda said.

When asked what she thought his players thought of him, Huda said, “I think they respect him. I think they understand him and they would look out for him as much as he would look out for them.”

There is a sort of extended family title given to the coach. For the players, he’s like a dad. For Huda, he’s like a brother.

“There are things both on and off the team that I wouldn’t get through without him,” Huda said.

For the players, he has qualities of a parent. He’s caring and fun to joke around with but also focused.

“We like to make fun of him a lot.

He’s a good coach,” Sammy Thompson, junior midfielder and exercise science major, said.

“Every year we decorate his house for his birthday,” Dana Nardello, senior midfielder, 2010 CSAC Player of the Year and special education and elementary education major, said.

According to Nardello, the decorating consists of toilet papering Prothero’s house.

“He pretends that he hates it but he loves it,” Nardello said.

Light-heartedness aside, the women agree that he has a profound impact on their game and their life.

ewicz said.

“He has a great attitude for both [soccer] programs and I admire that,” Jaskelewicz said.

In an email statement, Kirsten Russell, the women’s head soccer coach, at the College of Notre Dame said, “Ken’s coaching talent is reflected in the exemplar sportsmanship of his athletes.”

“They are respectful, hardworking and play team soccer,” Russell said.

“He is a fine representative of the Colonial States Athletic Conference showing great character and judgment.”

That level of sportsmanship can be spotted in how he handles teams who are less experienced or skilled.

“One thing he will not do is run up a score on a team to make us look better,” Huda said.

When asked how he felt winning the 2010 CSAC Coach-of-the-Year award, the coach quickly relayed the credit back to his players.

“That award was a team effort not just me,” Prothero said. “It was my assistant coaches, my captains, my seniors.

It was a team effort.”

Although humbled, Prothero was grateful for the award.

“Always an honor to be recognized by your peers, your fellow coaches,” Prothero said.

Again however, Prothero shied away from the spotlight.

“I think the success of our team this year has been the players,” Prothero said. “They work hard every practice, every game. I couldn’t ask for a better group of kids.” ego722@cabrini.edu

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