2010-11 Issue 15 Loquitur

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Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011

YOU SPEAK, WE LISTEN

Radnor, Pa.

Vol. LII, Issue 15

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PREPARING Partnership urges students to reach out to homeless

Pacemaker Winner

CABRINI COLLEGE

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,58 /,+ /4)2;*/4- '(8/4/ .++82+'*/4- 5'8* +2:' ./ $/ ++1 7;'* +'3 66'2')./' '4* "'22+? 58-+ 850'49 See  PERSPECTIVES,  page  6 A :C9 4/)+ ,58 5'8* :5 9.5= 9;6658: ,58 .+ />54 +4:+8 .5;9+* 6'8:/)/6'4:9 4':/54'2 )';9+9 2/1+ :./9 B 3/2? /58+ 956.5358+ Dr.  Green  tells  all 5, See  FEATURES,  page  8 :.+ +2'? 58 /,+ )'4)+8 ='21 :5 (+4+D : .+ 9+)54*'8? +*;)':/54 '4* 4-2/9. 3'058 9'/* /58+ " " $' % #$% $# .'9 '295 ='21+* :5 (+4+D : '='8+4+99 '4* '4* )533;4/:? 3+3(+89 :.+ )53354 :.8+'* ='9 (8+'9: )'4)+8 5, =./). .+8 ';4: /9 /4 8+3/99/54 Homosexuality  in  entertainment $ " " $ " & # $ ! $ '8' </954 9+4/58 69?).525-? 3'058 :52* .+8 See  A&E,  page  11 :.+9+ ='21+89 ='4:+* :5 .'<+ 54 )'4)+8 35:.+8 =.5 /9 );88+4:2? D -.:/4- (8+'9: )'4)+8 A '4)+8 ',,+):9 +<+8?54+ +562+ ='4: :5 '(5;: :.+ +<+4: A ='4: .+8 :5 9++ :.+8+ '8+ 6+562+ Cavs  spotlight 9++ 685-8+99 3'*+ :5='8*9 8+9+'8). '4* .'<+ /: =.5 )'8+ B </954 9'/* See  SPORTS,  page  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¼:G>8 <>77A: C:LH :9>IDG )533/::++ 3+3(+89 :5 .+26 62'4 :.+ ,;4):/54 Miguel  Concepcion,  former  state  director  of  Democracia  Ahora,  .+8+ =+8+ '295 :+'39 :.': 6'8:/)/6':+* /4 +2'?

speaks  on  the  the  political  climate  for  immigrants  in  Philadelphia.

Is  â€œSkinsâ€?  out  of  control?

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By Eric Gibble News Editor

Pulled  over  by  the  police  along  Fifth  and  Girard  Avenue,  a  Phila-­ delphia  resident  was  asked  to  show  her  drivers  license  and  reg-­ istration. +RZHYHU WKH RIÂżFHU DOVR DVNHG for  her  â€œgreen  card,â€?  which  is  is-­ sued  to  permanent  residents  from  other  countries.  Confused,  the  ZRPDQ SUHVHQWHG WKH RIÂżFHU ZLWK her  American  Express  card,  the  only  â€œgreen  cardâ€?  she  carried. Miguel  Concepcion,  former  state  director  of  Democracia  Aho-­ ra,  explained  that  because  of  her  GDUN FRPSOH[LRQ WKH RIÂżFHU DX-­ tomatically  assumed  she  was  an  undocumented  resident. The  woman  was  Puerto  Rican  and  had  the  same  rights  as  any  birthright  citizen.  After  verifying Â

WKDW VKH ZDV D FLWL]HQ WKH RIÂżFHU said  â€œI’m  sorry  ma’am,  have  a  nice  day.â€?  He  went  back  to  his  patrol  car  and  the  woman  was  free  to  go. The  political  climate  for  im-­ migrants  in  Philadelphia  was  dis-­ cussed  at  an  immigration  roundta-­ ble  discussion  and  answer  session  at  the  Free  Library  of  Philadel-­ phia’s  Olney  branch  on  Wednes-­ day,  Jan.  19. Immigration  leaders  in  the  area  also  offered  their  advice  on  how  to  access  health  care,  jobs,  pub-­ lic  sector  services  and  affordable  housing.  The  forum  was  moder-­ ated  by  Brad  Baldia,  executive  di-­ rector  the  Pennsylvania  Immigra-­ tion  and  Citizenship  Coalition. Concepcion  said  that  because  of  anti-­immigrant  legislation  like  6% LQ $UL]RQD UDFLDO SURÂż

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Editorials: An  annual  epidemic  taking  over  college  campuses  every-­ where  begins  right  around  this  time  each  year.  The  disease  plaguing  undergrads  across  the  country  is  contagious  and  could  be  harmful  if  it  isn’t  taken  care  of.  This  illness  is  called  seniori-­ tis. Senioritis  can  be  categorized  DV VWDJH ÂżYH OD]LQHVV DPRQJ JUDGXDWLQJ VWXGHQWV LQ WKHLU Âż-­ nal  few  months  of  college.  Its  symptoms  include  lack  of  mo-­ tivation  in  completing  academic  assignments  and  increased  pro-­ crastination  of  school-­related  projects.  In  short,  seniors  decide  they’re  accomplished  graduates  before  they  can  actually  docu-­ ment  on  their  resume  that  they  have,  in  fact,  graduated  from  college. With  the  Loquitur  having  a  staff  of  juniors  and  seniors  in  FROOHJH ZH KDYH ÂżUVW KDQG H[-­

Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011

Senioritis strikes campus comunnity once again

perience  of  the  contrast  between  the  diverse  work-­ethics  of  the  two  grade  levels.  The  juniors  exude  energy  about  their  re-­ maining  year  and  a  half  in  col-­ lege  while  seniors  are  thinking  about  the  word  â€œgraduation.â€?

is  that  they  assume  everything  they  have  worked  for-­-­all  of  the  completed  credit  hours,  the  sev-­ eral  internships  they  have  land-­ ed  and  the  numerous  Dean’s  list  FHUWLÂżFDWHV DUH HQRXJK WR FDUU\ them  across  the  threshold  to Â

“Senioritis symptoms include lack of motivation in completing academic assignments and increased procrastination of school-related projects.â€? The  Loquitur  thinks  this  hap-­ pens  for  many  reasons.  Some  students  may  be  holding  on  to  the  memories  made  over  the  four-­year  span  of  college.  Oth-­ ers  may  fear  life  in  the  real  world  as  an  adult.  But  Loqui-­ WXU ÂżQGV DQRWKHU PDMRU UHDVRQ why  so  many  students  get  lazy  in  their  last  semester  of  college Â

dream  jobs  and  place  them  well  along  the  path  of  their  desired  career.  This,  in  the  Loquitur’s  opin-­ ion,  is  false.  Senior  year  is  the  last  lap  in  FURVVLQJ WKH ÂżQLVK OLQH 6HQLRUV are  able  to  polish  themselves  and  transition  nicely  into  a  pro-­ fessional  setting  that  is  so  dif-­

ferent  from  the  dorm  rooms  and  cafeteria  halls  we’re  acclimated  to.  Senior  year  courses  are  of-­ ten  400-­level  courses  that  allow  your  skills  to  completely  devel-­ RS LQ D SDUWLFXODU ÂżHOG RI VWXG\ Without  the  same  drive  and  motivation  you  entered  college  with,  you  cannot  achieve  the  type  of  success  you  had  hoped  for  when  making  the  decision  to  even  come  to  college. By  catching  the  senioritis  bug,  you  are  essentially  taking  several  steps  backward.  You  should  leave  college  on  top.  Your  knowledge  should  be  sev-­ eral  times  more  than  what  it  was  in  high  school.  Without  giving  this  last  semester  all  you  have,  you  won’t  be  able  to  do  this  ef-­ fectively.   The  Loquitur  asks  the  se-­ nior  class  of  Cabrini  to  hold  on  WLJKW DQG UDFH WR WKH ÂżQLVK OLQH with  drive  and  motivation.  What  NLQG RI ÂżQDOH ZRXOG LW EH LI \RX

Cancer never sleeps, neither should you The  American  Cancer  Society  Relay  for  Life  is  an  event  that  communities  across  the  globe  participate  in  during  a  24-­hour  mara-­ thon  of  activities  to  of  raising  money  for  the  foundation.  7KH RYHUQLJKW FHOHEUDWLRQ KRVWHG LWV ÂżUVW-­ ever  event  on  Cabrini’s  campus  last  year.  This  year,  the  Cabrini  College  community  is  hoping  to  have  an  even  bigger  turnout,  which  will  hopefully  bring  in  even  more  money  for  such  a  great  cause. Would  you  be  willing  to  stay  up  all  night  in  celebration  of  the  survivors,  the  remem-­

bered  and  those  currently  battling  cancer? The  Loquitur  thinks  there  is  no  excuse  for  those  who  don’t  get  involved  in  this  campaign  to  raise  both  awareness  and  mon-­ ey  for  cancer.  Every  department  on  campus  is  encour-­ aged  to  form  a  group  in  which  they  can  fun-­ draise  together  and  participate  in  the  events  together.  All  of  the  proceeds  will  go  straight  to  the  American  Cancer  Society  where  it’s  fun-­ neled  to  research  grants  and  research  pro-­ grams,  prevention  programs,  community Â

and  patient  support  programs,  detection  and  treatment  programs,  management  and  fun-­ draising. Participating  as  a  community  of  students  DQG IDFXOW\ WR KHOS ¿QG D FXUH IRU FDQFHU LV something  no  one  should  pass  by. There  are  currently  21  teams,  72  partici-­ pants  and  $6993.25  raised.  Relay  for  Life  will  be  held  March  26-­27  at  3p.m.-­7a.m.  at  Cabrini  College  Dixon  Center. There  is  still  time  to  donate  and  partici-­ pate.  Contact  Liz.Scoropanos@cancer.org.

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OUR MISSION STATEMENT THE  LOQUITUR:  YOU  SPEAK,  WE  LISTEN. The  Loquitur  is  Cabrini  Col-­ lege’s  weekly,  student-­produced  campus  newspaper.  It  is  the  voice  of  students,  staff,  faculty,  alumni  and  many  others  outside  the  Cabrini  community. The  Loquitur  has  earned  its  posi-­ tion  by  advocating  for  self  expres-­ sion  through  freedom  of  speech  and  by  serving  as  an  outlet  for  readers  to  affect  change  on  campus  and  off. Founded  in  1959,  the  Loquitur  has  thrived  and  greatly  expanded  its  readership.  The  paper  now  has  over  4,500  online  readers  and  1,500  print  readers  on  a  weekly  basis. Our  mission  is  to  provide  readers  with  an  opportunity  to  voice  their  opinions  freely,  in  an  environment  where  their  voices  are  effectively  heard  and  respected.

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Program offers interaction with community PARTNERSHIP,  Page  3 Spanish  minor,  said. Udris  has  been  involved  with  CHOC  since  the  opportunity  opened  up  to  her  two  years  ago  and  currently  serves  as  a  student  leader.   She  previously  spent  time  at  Catho-­ lic  Social  Services  putting  together  care  packages  for  Spanish-­speaking  families. “It’s  really  important  to  set  up  a  connection,â€?  Udris  said,  â€œbut  some-­ WLPHV LW LV GLIÂżFXOW EHFDXVH \RX PD\ bond  with  someone  from  the  shelter  and  that  person  may  not  be  there  the  next  time.â€? Many  of  the  events  planned  by  &DEULQL KDYH EHQHÂżWV IRU WKH VWX-­ dents  in  attendance  as  well.   In  the  past,  the  program  has  attended  plays  and  participated  in  area  fes-­ tivals  with  the  members  of  CHOC. Similar  to  the  Teen  Motivators  and  Norristown  Tree  Tenders  pro-­ JUDPV UXQ E\ WKH :ROÂżQJWRQ &HQWHU students  can  learn  from  this  volun-­ teer  opportunity  while  also  having  fun  attending  events  and  spending  time  with  members  from  the  shelter. “I  think  it  will  be  fun  to  meet  new  people,â€?  Joe  Horton,  junior  English  major,  said.   â€œWith  all  the  biases  you  hear  about  the  homeless,  it  will  be  interesting  to  see  what  they  are  really  like.â€? The  program  invites  students  to  spend  time  with  the  members  of  CHOC  from  11:30  a.m.  to  2:30  p.m.  on  Saturday. “Any  student  who  is  interested  can  always  join,â€?  Salvatore  Profaci,  community  outreach  assistant  with  WKH :ROÂżQJWRQ &HQWHU VDLG Âł:H are  always  looking  for  new  volun-­ teers.â€? NAL42@CABRINI.EDU

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CTL celebrates achievements, four-year anniversary in Iadarola By Sarah Luckert Photo Editor The  Center  for  Teaching  and  Learning,  CTL,  celebrated  four  years  of  academic  support  and  peer  assistance  this  month. Candy,  games  and  cake  were  offered  to  all  students,  faculty  and  staff  who  attended  the  birthday  celebration  on  Thursday,  Jan  20,  in  the  lobby  of  the  Iadarola  Center. The  birthday  party  was  host-­ ed  by  the  faculty  and  student  leaders  of  the  Center  for  Teach-­ ing  and  Learning.  Prizes  were  given  to  those  who  played  the  games  provided. “I  really  like  getting  to  see  all  of  the  students  so  close  to  the  beginning  of  the  semester  in  such  a  festive  environment,â€?  Cassy  Beckowski,  writing  spe-­ cialist,  said. The  birthday  party  lasted  from  10:30  a.m.  until  2:30  p.m.,  giving  students  and  faculty  the  opportunity  to  stop  by  and  en-­ joy  the  festivities  throughout  the  beginning  of  the  day. “I  enjoy  seeing  everybody  have  a  good  time  while  learn-­ ing  about  what  the  Center  for  Teaching  and  Learning  has  to  offer,â€?  Matt  Slutz,  graduate  of  Cabrini  and  professional  writ-­ ing  tutor,  said.  â€œI  like  that  ev-­ eryone  has  the  opportunity  to  meet  the  staff  of  the  center.â€? The  CTL  is  housed  in  the  Iadarola  Center  and  is  designed  to  focus  on  strengthening  study  skills,  stress-­free,  by  having  VWXGHQWV ZRUN ZLWK FHUWLÂżHG faculty  and  students  in  the  cen-­

ter.  The  CTL  offers  help  with  any  form  of  issue  students  may  be  experiencing. “As  a  senior  I  am  planning  to  go  to  graduate  school  and  the  CTL  helped  me  achieve  a  score  of  610  on  the  quantitative  section  of  the  GRE,â€?  Allison  Udris,  senior  psychology  ma-­ jor,  said. For  four  years,  the  CTL  has  developed  different  depart-­ ments  dedicated  to  helping  students  with  whatever  they  need.  The  CTL  is  responsible  for  resources  such  as  Academic  Counseling,  Peer  Tutoring  Ser-­ vices,  The  Writing  Center  and  The  Math  Resource  Center.  Each  department  specializes  in  different  services.  Students  can  visit  Lisa  Ratmansky  or  Dawn  Oliver  in  the  Iadarola  Center,  ¼:G>8 <>77A: C:LH :9>IDG room  106,  for  suggestions  on  Students  were  offered  candy,  games  and  cake  on  Jan.  20  to  celebrate  which  department  will  be  right  the  success  of  the  Center  for  Teaching  and  Learning. for  their  situation. The  Center  for  Teaching  and  Center for Teaching and Learning Resources Learning  has  different  hours  and  can  be  utilized  by  setting  Academic Counseling The Writing Center up  appointments.  Each  depart-­ 610-â€?902-â€?8567 writingcenter@cabrini.edu Counselors work with stu-â€? 610-â€?902-â€?8506 ment  focuses  on  the  individual  GHQWV WR KHOS WKHP UHĂ€QH The Writing Center services student’s  needs. their academic skills and focus on helping students “Students  don’t  have  to  do  study skills by meeting one-â€? with any step in the process this  journey  by  themselves,â€?  on-â€?one. of writing including brain-â€? Maritza  DeJesus,  academic  storming and revision. counselor  and  peer  coach,  said.  The Math Resource Center “If  they  set  the  goal,  we  can  mathtutor@cabrini.edu Peer Tutoring Services help  them  achieve  it.â€? 610-â€?902-â€?8563 peertutoring@cabrini.edu The  Center  for  Teaching  and  The Math Resource Center 610-â€?902-â€?8213 is available to help students The Peer Tutoring Services Learning  is  a  resource  designed  in any math course they are IRFXV RQ VSHFLĂ€F QHHGV for  the  success  of  the  students  taking. Group and individual such as preparing for tests at  Cabrini  College  from  the  help can be given to stu-â€? and understanding advanced ÂżUVW \HDUV RI FROOHJH WKURXJK dents experiencing problems materials. Peer services are the  years  following. SKL37@CABRINI.EDU

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Teen Motivators hope to make lasting impressions By Jesse Gaunce Asst. Sports Editor

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Juniors  Ariel  Crawford  and  Alexis  DiCamillo  will  welcome  students  from  St.  Francis  of  Assisi  School.

For  the  past  three  and  a  half  years,  Cabrini  has  exclusively  partnered  with  the  St.  Francis  of  Assisi  School  in  Norristown,  Pa.  to  bring  â€œTeen  Mo-­ tivatorsâ€?  to  seventh  and  eigth  grade  students  of  the  St.  Francis  School. The  program  is  designed  for  Cabrini  students  to  visit  these  seventh  and  eighth  grade  students  for  three  weeks  in  a  row  for  mentoring  ses-­ sions,  team-­building  games  and  con-­ versations  about  life.  Every  fourth  week,  the  St.  Francis  students  come  to  Cabrini  for  tours,  games,  lunch  and  other  opportunities. The  program  started  off  as  a  part-­ nership  between  Cabrini  and  Nor-­ ristown  High  School,  which  was  not  very  well  received.  Through  this,  the  relationship  between  Cabrini  and  St.  Francis  was  formed. The  program  is  now  sponsored  by  WKH :ROÂżQJWRQ &HQWHU DQG &DEULQL LV the  only  school  in  the  area  that  par-­ ticipates.  Students  who  are  involved  with  the  program  will  have  to  make  sure  they  have  no  Friday  afternoon  class-­

es,  as  they  are  scheduled  to  visit  the  St.  Francis  Assisi  School  students  from  11:45  a.m.  until  2:30  p.m. Although  only  three  students  par-­ ticipated  last  year,  there  are  no  special  requirements.  Anyone  on  campus  is  more  than  capable  of  participating. Megan  Conte,  senior  communi-­ cation  major  said  that  students  who  have  participated  have  all  made  last-­ ing  impressions. “This  is  a  great  opportunity  for  people  to  make  a  difference  in  these  kids’  lives,â€?  Conte  said.  â€œThey  really  look  up  to  you.â€? Conte  is  currently  the  director  of  the  program  and  says  that  when  she  is  no  longer  able  to  be  a  part  of  it,  it  will  feel  strange  to  her. “I’ve  been  doing  this  for  a  while  so  when  I  graduate  it  will  be  weird  to  not  be  getting  in  the  van  and  going  to  Norristown,â€?  Conte  said. Besides  the  main  goal  of  making  a  difference  with  students  in  the  class-­ room,  these  Cabrini  motivators  are  just  as  important  outside  the  class-­ room. “We  have  sometimes  seen  these  kids  in  public  like  at  the  mall,â€?  Conte  said.  â€œIt’s  nice  to  know  that  you  have Â

someone  younger  than  you  that  really  looks  up  to  you  even  outside  of  the  classroom.  It  makes  you  feel  good.â€? 7KLV GRHV QRW RQO\ EHQHÂżW WKH VWX-­ dents  of  the  Assisi  school,  but  it  can  DOVR EHQHÂżW WKH &DEULQL VWXGHQWV ZKR take  part.  Conte  says  that  students  are  eligible  for  a  $1,000  scholarship  towards  tuition  and  will  also  be  paid  about  $400  for  the  semester. It  also  looks  great  on  any  resume. An  introductory  meeting  was  held  LQ WKH :ROÂżQJWRQ &HQWHU RQ 7KXUV-­ day,  Jan.  20,  to  describe  the  program  to  students  and  encourage  them  to  sign  up. They  are  also  looking  for  some-­ RQH WR EHFRPH FHUWLÂżHG WR GULYH WKH Cabrini  College  vans  on  campus.  Conte  said  to  do  this,  students  need  to  go  to  public  safety  and  watch  a  video.  They  will  then  be  given  a  test  that  is  somewhat  similar  to  that  of  a  driver’s  license  exam. Even  if  you  missed  the  meet-­ ing  and  are  still  interested,  you  can  contact  Conte  via  e-­mail,  mec734@ gmail.com. JTG45@CABRINI.EDU

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GLOBAL & NATIONAL Russia bombing kills over 35

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In a country already split by ethnic differences, the busiest airport in Moscow, Russia was attacked by a suicide bomber last Monday. At least 35 people were killed in the attack and over 180 were wounded. So far, there are no suspects in the blast. Before the attacks, the city was already being troubled due to violent outbursts by Rus-­ sian nationalists.

Former Pennsylvania go-­ voner Ed Rendell has been named as a political analyst for NBC News. Rendell is already a frequent guest on NBC News and will continue to contribute to NBC and MSNBC. READ THE ORIGINAL STORY ON 6ABC.COM | JAN. 25, 2011

READ THE ORIGINAL STORY ON NYTIMES.COM | JAN. 24, 2011

Lebanon forms government A new prime minister has been chosen for Lebanon. The new leader was chosen by He-­ zbollah. They won enough sup-­ port to form the country’s gov-­ ernment amidst angry protests. Hezbollah’s success in choosing the new leader marks a shift in power in the Middle East.

The alleged suicide bombing that occured in Domodedovo International Airport in Moscow, Russia killed at least 31 people and injuring over 200 on January 24, 2011. parture from power. His succes-­ sor will most likely be Xi Jinping who is the country’s current vice president. Xi is set to take over next year when he will be in charge of the country with the fastest-­growing military in the world. READ THE ORIGINAL STORY ON NYTIMES.COM | JAN. 23, 2011

number of states are working dil-­ igently to limit abortions across the country. These conservatives have already drafted and introduced bills that would ban abortions 20 weeks after conception. They would also encourage women to view live ultrasounds of their child. READ THE ORIGINAL STORY ON NYTIMES.COM | JAN. 20, 2011

READ THE ORIGINAL STORY ON NYTIMES.COM | JAN. 24, 2011

Legislators hope enact abortion Alzheimer’s may China prepares to now be detected for new leader restrictions in human brain

Due to widespread success in the midterms last November, Chinese president Hu Jintao conservative legislators in a has begun preparing for his de-­

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brain scan that is able to detect Alzheimer’s disease in the hu-­ man brain. The scan is able to detect characteristics of the disease. The FDA decided to approve the scan due to the approval of radi-­ ologists who agreed on what the scans were showing. The next step is training doctors how to read the scans. “We don’t know exactly what F.D.A. will want,” Dr. Skovron-­ sky said in the New York Times. READ THE ORIGINAL STORY ON NYTIMES.COM | JAN. 21, 2011

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THIS WEEK AT CABRINI Thursday, Jan. 27

Friday, Jan. 28

College Night with a Cabrini student The winner of Cabrini’s Open Mic Night will perform two songs with other local college acts at the Milkboy Cafe in Ard-­ more, Pa. They will open for songwriter Matt Santry from 7 p.m.-­10 p.m.

PJs and pancakes trip to Shady Maple Join CAP Board in the RAC for a full night of food, games, movies, music and fun. Then head to Shady Maple at 6 a.m. IRU RQO\ LQ WKH 6(D/ RI¿FH

Sunday, Jan. 30

Monday, Jan. 31

Mass Celebrate mass in the Bruckmann Memo-­ rial Chapel of St. Joesph from 7 p.m.-­ 8 p.m.

Mass cancelled Mass will be cancelled because Father Carl Janicki will be attending the Association for Catholic Colleges and Universities conference in Washington, D.C.

Saturday, Jan. 29 Mass cancelled Mass will be cancelled because Father Carl Janicki will be attending the Associa-­ tion for Catholic Colleges and Universities conference in Washington, D.C.

Tuesday, Feb. 1 Make your own PersonaCards Stop by Jazzman’s from 11 a.m.-­3 p.m. and make a PersonaCards. Bingo Join SEaL in Jazzman’s from 9 p.m.-­ 10p.m. for bingo.

Candidates plan to abolish office if elected John Kromer is hoping to become the next Philadelphia sheriff just so he can eliminate WKH RI¿FH %XW KH¶V QRW WKH RQO\ one with the same agenda. Stephanie Singer, who is running for a Philadelphia City Commisoner, wants to HOLPLQDWH WKDW RI¿FH DV ZHOO READ THE ORIGINAL STORY ON PHILLY.COM | JAN. 25, 2011

Duck tour contract denied Following a fatal crash this past summer, the owner of the popular tourist attraction “Ride the Ducks” has been denied a contract from the City of Philadelphia. Mayor Michael Nutter announced that the ducks would not be al-­ lowed to tour on the Schuylkill River any longer. READ THE ORIGINAL STORY ON 6ABC.COM | JAN. 23, 2011

Student article published Catherine Mageeney, se-­ nior biology and pre-­med major co-­wrote an article that was published in Quarterly, a scholarly publication. Magee-­ ney wrote about her experi-­ ences as a peer mentor in two classes at Cabrini College and entitled her article, “Peer Men-­ toring in an Introductory Biol-­ ogy Laboratory.” READ THE ORIGINAL STORY ON CABRINI.EDU | JAN. 20, 2011 MEGHAN MCSLOY COPY EDITOR MJM374@CABRINI.EDU

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Admissions employees promoted Directors will have larger role in ensuring the development of department By Nick LaRosa Asst. Sports Editor Originally  from  Manchester,  Conn.,  Peter  Schauster  has  a  close  bond  with  his  family,  enjoys  snowboarding  in  his  free  time  and  is  a  sports  fanatic.   If  you  need  visual  evidence  of  that  last  one,  look  no  further  than  the  bookshelf  in  WKH FRUQHU RI KLV RIÂżFH WKDW LV OLQHG ZLWK D PXOWLWXGH RI EREEOHKHDG ÂżJXULQHV As  strong  as  his  bond  with  the  New  England  area  is,  you  could  argue  that  there  is  one  place  that  he  has  an  even  greater  connection  with:  Cabrini  College. Schauster,  who  was  promoted  to  associ-­ ate  director  of  admissions  on  Jan.  1,  com-­ pleted  his  undergraduate  studies  at  Cabrini  in  2005,  and  earned  his  master’s  degree  in  2010. As  associate  director  of  admissions,  Schauster  will  continue  to  play  a  pivotal  role  in  the  recruitment  cycle,  all  the  while  updating  the  website  for  admissions  and  overseeing  the  college’s  student  ambassa-­ dors. “It’s  a  step  in  the  right  direction,â€?  Schauster  said,  in  regards  to  his  recent  promotion.   â€œI  see  myself  working  in  the  profession  for  a  long  time  and  I  now  have  more  opportunities  for  professional  devel-­ opment.   I  know  I  still  have  a  lot  to  learn,  but  I  plan  on  learning  as  much  as  I  can.â€? With  his  new  title,  Schauster  will  aim  to  bring  in  the  best  class  of  students  to  edu-­ cate  while  also  â€œtaking  advantage  of  the  web  in  terms  of  recruitment.â€? “I’m  going  to  continue  what  I’ve  al-­ ways  done  â€“  recruit  students,â€?  Schauster  said.   â€œRecruiting  students  for  me  comes  natural.â€? Once  a  student  himself,  Schauster  re-­ calls  his  junior  year  of  college  when,  as  a  student  ambassador,  he  came  into  contact  ZLWK WKH DGPLVVLRQV RIÂżFH 1RZ DV DVVR-­ ciate  director  of  admissions,  Schauster  can Â

Kemery.   When  not  in  the  enrollment  op-­ HUDWLRQV RIÂżFH .HPHU\ FDQ OLNHO\ EH IRXQG spending  time  with  family  and  friends,  training  at  the  gym  with  her  husband,  Tom,  RU ÂżQGLQJ D Âż[ IRU KHU VHOI SURFODLPHG shoe  addiction.   Kemery  also  serves  as  a  star  consultant  for  the  home-­based  decorating  company  Willow  House. Kemery  was  promoted  to  associate  di-­ rector  of  enrollment  operations  on  Jan.  1,  a  title  that  has  merited  her  a  higher  level  of  responsibility  and  oversight  of  the  day-­to-­ day  operations. “I  will  have  a  larger  role  on  the  team  that  evaluates  our  efforts  and  determines  strategic  goals  going  forward,â€?  Kemery  said.   â€œI  am  also  taking  over  a  budget  line  and  I  am  looking  forward  to  learning  about  that  aspect  of  the  department.â€? Kemery  also  oversees  the  work  grant  and  work-­study  students  in  addition  to  working  with  vendors,  supervising  the  call  center  and  helping  to  recruit  the  best  students.  Kemery  graduated  from  Cabrini  herself  and  crossed  paths  with  the  enroll-­ PHQW RSHUDWLRQV RIÂżFH KHU IUHVKPDQ \HDU as  a  work-­grant  student. Âł7KH HQUROOPHQW RSHUDWLRQV RIÂżFH ZDV ORRNLQJ IRU KHOS ÂżOLQJ DQG PDLOLQJ OHWWHUV ´ .HPHU\ VDLG Âł, ÂżJXUHG WKDW ZDV DQ HDV\ way  to  pass  the  time  and  get  my  grant  ful-­ ÂżOOHG 7DNLQJ WKH MRE ZDV RQH RI WKH EHVW decisions  of  my  life.â€? :G>8 <>77A: C:LH :9>IDG From  her  time  as  a  student  to  her  recent  Recently  promoted  to  Associate  Director  of  Admissions,  Peter  Schauster  will  continue  promotion  within  the  enrollment  opera-­ many  of  the  same  duties  while  moving  forward  in  his  own  professional  development. WLRQV RIÂżFH .HPHU\ LV DPD]HG DW DOO WKDW further  interact  with  Cabrini’s  student  am-­ PDNH SURJUHVV ZLWKLQ WKH DGPLVVLRQV ÂżHOG the  school  has  taught  her  over  the  years. “Cabrini  always  gave  me  the  experi-­ bassadors  and  monitor  their  progress. and  potentially  hold  a  director  position  ence,  guidance  and  love  that  I  needed,â€?  â€œI  enjoy  working  with  the  students  here,  someday. Kemery  said.   â€œWhen  enrolling  11  years  even  though  my  role  is  a  little  different  than  â€œI  wouldn’t  want  to  have  this  opportu-­ ago,  I  never  would  have  imagined  my  life  that  of  a  professor,â€?  Schauster  said.   â€œOnce  nity  anywhere  else,â€?  Schauster  said.   â€œI  re-­ I  work  with  a  student  for  some  time,  a  bond  ally  am  blessed  to  do  this  at  a  school  that  I  to  have  turned  out  how  great  it  is,  and  I  owe  that  to  Cabrini.â€? grows  and  I  get  to  see  them  succeed.â€? have  had  such  strong  ties  with.â€? Having  been  at  Cabrini  for  as  long  as  Across  the  hall  from  Schauster’s  of-­ NAL42@CABRINI.EDU he  has,  Schauster  is  looking  to  gradually  ¿FH LQ DGPLVVLRQV \RX ZLOO ÂżQG 7UDFH\

Community leaders discuss future political climate for immigrants IMMIGRANTS,  Page  1 -­ling  is  being  used  against  people  of  all  ethnicities. “If  you  were  to  ask  me  six  years  ago  â€˜Is  this  something  that’s  going  to  affect  me?’  I  would  have  said  no,â€?  Concep-­ cion  said.  â€œBut  if  you  think  that  this  is  not  close  to  us,  think  again.â€? Amanda  Bergson-­Shilcock,  direc-­ tor  of  outreach  and  program  evalu-­ ation  for  the  Welcoming  Center  for  New  Pennsylvanians,  noted  that  Penn-­ sylvania  needs  an  immigrant-­friendly  environment  in  order  for  business  to  prosper  in  Philadelphia. “We  have  found  that  on  many  corri-­ dors  in  Philadelpha,  60  to  70  percent  of  the  business  in  Philadelphia  are  immi-­ grant  owned,â€?  Bergson-­Shilcock  said.  â€œPhiladelphia  needs  immigrants.â€? For  almost  60  years,  Philadelphia  lost  a  part  of  its  population  every  year.  More  people  moved  out  of  the  city  than  into  the  city. Recently  there  has  been  a  turn-­ around.  Since  Mayor  Nutter  took  of-­ ÂżFH WKH FLW\ KDV H[SHULHQFHG D PRGHVW SRSXODWLRQ LQFUHDVH IRU WKH ÂżUVW WLPH DW

7,000  people. “Immigration  is  a  really,  really  critical  piece  of  that  story,â€?  Bergson-­ Shilcock  said. Members  of  Dr.  Jerry  Zurek’s  ECG  200  Faces  of  Justice  class  were  in  attendance  as  well  as  immigrants,  judges  and  political  candidates  from  across  Philadelphia.  Allison  Gilling-­ ham,  sophomore  English  major,  found  the  discussion  intriguing  and  was  also  surprised  by  the  vast  experiences  of  the  speakers  that  participated. “It  was  informative  to  immigrants  or  anyone  interested  in  immigration.  I  learned  more  than  I  would  have  in  a  classroom,â€?  Gillingham  said. One  of  the  topics  discussed  in-­ volved  the  process  of  applying  to  be  a  citizen.   For  Gillingham,  the  complex-­ ity  behind  obtaining  citizenship  was  exposed. “There  were  so  many  useful  things  that  I  didn’t  know  about,  like  how  dif-­ ÂżFXOW LW LV WR EHFRPH D FLWL]HQ ,W ZDV a  rewarding  experience  for  everyone  involved,â€?  Gillingham  said. ERG722@CABRINI.EDU

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Brad  Baldia,  executive  director  the  Pennsylvania  Immigration  and  Citizenship  Coalition,  moder-­ ated  the  discussion  at  the  Free  Library  of  Philadelphia’s  Olney  branch.

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Too much ‘Skins’ for US audiences By Jamie Santoro Perspectives Editor

The Parent Television Council is up in arms. The advocacy group sent a letter to congress asking for an ‘investigation’ in the new scripted MTV show “Skins,” based on the hit U.K. series. The PTC believes that the show is chalk full of child pornography and counted forty drug references through the 41-minute pilot. First and foremost, as I sit on my couch and get bombarded with pundits commenting on the shows gratuitous sexual and drug references one thing is for sure, I will definitely be watching “Skins.” All publicity is good publicity, especially publicity that uses the word sex so frequently. MTV is being accused of advertising the show to children. Well, I will admit I watch a decent amount of Disney Channel for a 21 year old but I must have missed the ads for “Skins.” MTV advertised the show to its own audience mostly and appropriately so. If 12 year olds are watching MTV, I don’t think you can blame the network. Supposedly MTV is already re-cutting a few future episodes to avoid too much backlash in the future. The network and the executives want to walk the line between cutting edge and getting cut. The advertising seemed grounded in that fact. Like they were telling you that everyone will be talking about this, you should watch. Reps at MTV say that “Skins” is a realistic portrait of teens today. While the closest I got to being like Tony in high school was that one time we found peppermint Schnapps at my friends house. Toothpaste still makes me gag. But I digress. I can’t let my lack of a social life affect my feelings toward this show. It may not accurately portray my life when I was that age but I think it is an honest portrait. I know a Tony and a Michelle. I see the show as a bit exaggerated but based in truth. James Newman, who plays Tony, the protagonist, said, “I think as far as relationships the friends have with each other and the emotions, that stuff is dead-on, spot for spot what we went through in high school. Any time you see sex and drugs on ‘Skins,’ it’s about the story. It’s never that for the sake of that.” The show is already hemorrhaging advertisers with Taco Bell and Wrigleys jumping the ship after the first episode. General Motors put the show on their “do not buy” list basically meaning the hundreds of companies in the GM brand should not buy ad time. I think that with the direction television is headed, this is par for the course. Especially at MTV, pushing the boundaries is in their mission statement. I like that MTV took this on. Being a big fan of the U.K. original, I knew how daunting of a task it would be. If you were offended by the U.S. version avoid the original. It is crass and dirty, and considering much more relaxed telecommunication laws across the pond much more is shown. All seven of the words you can never say on TV here in the U.S. are commonplace, almost losing their kick when used with such frequency. Language, graphic displays of sex and drug use and gratuitous nudity make the original “Skins” an American parents nightmare. I commend MTV for trying to maintain the shock value that helped propel the original into smash hit status. The characters still curse with reality TV-esqe bleeps censoring the word. They try to say it without really saying it if that makes sense. Almost as if they are making up new lingo to avoid using an inappropriate word or drug reference. I watched the pilot and see the potential, especially now that MTV is up to its eyeballs in free press. I have no issue with the content, ‘gratuitous nudity’ is my middle name. I prefer shows with content warnings. My only issue is that the show just wasn’t very good. Nothing to do with the drugs or sex, I just think the writing was weak and the characters had the crazy down but lacked the emotion. I may be biased as a fan of the original but I’ll keep watching. If you want some real advice, go out and watch the original. Like I am going to do right now. Cheers. ajs343@cabrini.edu

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Technology in the classroom cannot replace imagination By Ariel Crawford Asst. A & E Editor

Do you hear that? It’s the sound of us becoming progressively stupider as a nation. This isn’t about not being patriotic. America is the greatest country on earth but it’s no longer the smartest. Less than a hundred years ago in this country 8-year-olds could multiply by 481 in their heads. Flash forward to 2011 and the release of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study’s findings for 2010. Thirty developed countries were ranked in math and science separately at fourth, eighth and 12th-grade levels. Fourth graders held their own coming in at a respectable third place behind Korea and Japan. Eighth grade sees American students drop to 17th place and they only manage to crawl up one space to 16th place by 12th grade. Is anyone else’s jaw on the floor? I bet most high school students could tell me how to beat all the levels on Angry Birds or what happened on Jersey Shore last week and why it is so totally important but I would like to see if they could name at least half the elements on the periodic table. Your 14-year-old cousin will tell you these things aren’t important because they’re “like never gonna use that junk.” I disagree. They teach us to use common sense. If you know science you know that aluminum doesn’t go in the microwave because it will start a fire. If you’re proficient in math you can balance a checkbook, which is a huge step to living independently. Living in my own house and not burning it down sounds pretty sweet to me. What’s even sweeter is what I have learned in my humanities courses. English, history and the arts tell the

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One example of an educational app for the iPad is an iteractive table of elements. stories of people both real and imagined. They lead us to laugh at images of ourselves, to cry with those who have been wronged, to ponder difficult questions like the meaning of life and love, the shades of grey that lie between good and evil. So if were getting dumber we are in turn, losing our common sense and our sense of humanity. We are essentially turning over our ability to think independently and in return we are getting an iPad. Technology is slowly but surely taking away our ability to think. There are calculators to do math, text messages to communicate with other human beings, GPS navigators to tell us to turn right when the sign in front of us also says turn right and Wikipedia.org to replace those silly books we were all so burdened by before. It seems as though George Orwell’s dystopian nightmare has finally come to fruition. I’m sorry, that was an unfair reference. Most people don’t know who George Orwell is, after all he’s not on Facebook or Twitter or anything. Americans must reclaim our lives.

We must remove ourselves and our children from in front of the TV, which depicts mostly desensitizing, gratuitous violence and sexuality. We must put the cell phones away. We’ll live if we miss a text message telling us how a friend is ‘lol’ing. As adults, we can give our kids a fair shot at being intelligent, free thinkers. We can put play and imagination back in schools. Schools seem to have plenty of computers but most lack good test scores. But there is a correlation between creating your own world at age five and creating the next life-saving solution at age 25. Playing, imagining and learning together are first and foremost natural; there is nothing natural about the iPad. They also teach kids common sense life skills like problem solving and conflict management. Children also learn how to make connections between two seemingly different things and to think about information on their own. Unlike in most classrooms where students are taught to absorb, regurgitate and forget information. aac55@cabrini.edu

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Rooting for the away team By Jesse Gaunce Asst. Sports Editor There is absolutely nothing like rooting for your favorite team in their home arena. But what is it like being a fan of the opposing team? With me personally, I am usually the one going to Philadelphia sports complexes rooting for the road team. I am a Boston sports fan living in Philadelphia and I go to games all the time. I’ve been very lucky to attend some great Celtics-76ers, Bruins-Flyers and Red SoxPhillies bouts over the last eight years or so. The trash talk is fun to an extent, but I have seen it get way out of hand. Philadelphia gets a bad reputation for having uncharacteristically obnoxious fans. I think every city has its share of idiotic fans. Those are the kind of people who love to torture the road fans at games and think it is actually funny. It’s not news to you people. I have been to games in other states and you get the same group of idiot fans trying to get

under people's skin in every stadium. As one who pays just as much good money as anyone else does to see a game, I am not the only one who thinks road fans do not deserve to be heckled obnoxiously. Even Yankees fans don’t deserve that because they’re human just like us and have souls. At least I think. I have been obnoxiously heckled at games but I have

know what it is like to be the road fan. I mean I know we have free speech and all, but that still doesn’t excuse anyone from starting problems while watching a game. I feel like this has gone too far. Regardless of how I feel, if you openly root for the road team at a game, you are subject to verbal abuse. However, this should never lead to assault. During this current NFL

Even Yankees fans don’t deserve that because they’re human just like us and have souls. At least I think. never really heckled anyone of an opposing team. It takes away from the fun of watching the actual game and no one wants to sit there and be verbally abused over sports being that there are bigger issues in the world. That’s just flat out stupid. I guess you could say I have some compassion because I

season, a man and his 8-yearold son attended a New York Jets-Cleveland Browns game in Cleveland. Needless to say they were Jets fans. After the game, the boy was walking with his father to their car in one of the stadium parking lots when a Browns fan tackled the boy. The boy was on the ground crying with minor injuries.

That just makes me sick. The Browns fan was probably three times the boy’s size and could have seriously injured him. This goes to show that dislike between opposing fans has gotten extremely out of hand. Another scary story is one I actually found out because of YouTube. A man recorded a fight between a Yankees fan and a Florida Marlins fan at a game in Florida during the 2009 season. What I didn’t realize until after watching the video a second time, is that the Yankees fan's young daughter, probably about 7 years old or so, was behind him the entire time watching and screaming for him to stop and he didn’t. Heckling can go so far as to make people want to do irrational things, but for a child to see an adult with so much immaturity over a game is beyond pathetic. People will argue with me over the fact that when you pay to come to a game, anything can happen. I don’t think it should be this way because we are all there for the same reason. We just want to have a good time. jtg45@cabrini.edu

The role of fear in everyday life By Ransom Cozzillio Asst. Features Editor

In the wake of the tragic Tucson shooting we are already beginning to see an eclectic explosion of panic ripple through the country. This panic will no doubt grow worse and spread further across the public and political spectrum before any sort of sense is truly made of the recent calamity. This, like the event itself, is incredibly unfortunate and untimely for the stability and sanity of this country. At this stage, a collective moment of concerted, cool-headed, rationality is surely needed and will surely be lacking. At a time in which social and political vitriol is at an all time high in American politics, hard-thought logic regularly gives way to aggressive mud-slinging and kneejerk hyperbolic calls to action. The backlash from the Tucson shootings will be no different. Already we have heard blame volleyed at the conservatives, the liberals, the mental health care infrastructure, the gun lobbies and the Second Amendment (just to name a few). And, while all these may very well be blameworthy, the blame isn’t nearly as important as the panic. The ulterior motive here is clear. The American public seems to respond most quickly and most compromisingly to fear, and for good reason. The quest for safety is a fantastic motivator, but in the hands of political schemers and partisan agenda hounds it becomes a dangerous thing indeed. Look, if you will, what fear and panic did to us in the wake of Sept. 11. The American public, in legitimate shock and fright, was herded into; two costly wars, legalized government eavesdropping, an air-

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Employees of the Tuscon Safeway that was the site of the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and several others have a moment of silence for the victims plane security protocol that strips us both of time and dignity and legal assignation targeting of American citizens. And that’s just to name a few of our most notable concessions in the wake of disaster. All that surrendered with nary a peep (relatively speaking) from a country built by and upon the idea of political dissention. The scariest question remains, how far are we willing to go? What would we concede for the promise, tenuous though it may be, of even greater safety? In the immediate aftermath of Jared Lee Loughner’s homicidal rampage we are already being forced to discuss letting safety encroach on our freedoms once again. The gun rights debates have never been hotter in recent memory. While I’m no gun toting, NRA lobbyist, I still see the danger of letting this isolated, albeit terrible, event override years of constitutional legislation. Not to mention the cries for vastly increased political security details to protect our senators and representatives. An initia-

tive that would put a costly barrier between the American people and their already distant-seeming politicians. I am not saying that these ideas and reforms should not be examined, far from it. But they should be examined under the light of honest, rational, political and public scrutiny, not at the behest of a single, obsessive, psychopath. No matter how you look at it, this is the first American politician to be the target of such an attack in the age of social media. This track record would be envied by most of the first world, and should put some perspective on the recent tragedy. Benjamin Franklin once cautioned that: “They who can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.” Well put. The next time calamity threatens our daily existence, let us ensure that the cost of safety does not require an equal sacrifice. rjc72@cabrini.edu

Abortion affected by new law By Jeny Varughese Asst. News Editor

Conservative legislators are planning campaigns to limit abortions. The plan is to pass bills that would ban most abortions 20 weeks after conception. The bills would also require the women who are trying to get an abortion to view an ultrasound. Several states have already adopted this idea of banning abortion early in a woman’s pregnancy. Some of the states being affected by this include Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. There has been several limitation put in place in the past for abortion. Some of the measures to be implemented in the near future include banning abortion early in pregnancy, forcing women to see an ultrasound and banning insurance coverage on abortions. The 1973 ruling of “Roe vs. Wade” states that the government should not interfere in private family matter. Women choose to get an abortion for reasons such as being raped, not being able to support or care for their child and to end an unwanted pregnancy. The Ninth Amendment which states that “the enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people” protects a person’s right to privacy. I think it is wrong for the government to decide for women whether they should or should not abort the child they conceived. I feel it is the individual’s right to make their own decisions about her unborn. Kermit Gosnell, a doctor in Philadelphia, described to have a filthy abortion clinic was recently charged with murder. He performed numerous illegal abortions causing several deaths due to complications and is reported to have had no training in Obstetrics or Gynecology. If women had legal access to abortion, then they wouldn’t need to get the procedure done illegally and have a more severe risk doing the procedure. Also, the procedure can be done properly and in a safe environment with the proper equipment. The abortion rate in 1981 was at 29.3 abortions per 1,000 women. Since 2008 the rate has decreased at 19.6 abortions per 1,000 women and has been at a steady rate, according to Guttmacher Institute research. Some of the ways to reduce the abortion rates include education. There are several risks associated with abortion, as with any procedure, including certain types of cancers, infertility, death and even psychological risks. By better informing women of these risks as well as other options to be considered I believe it’s possible to decrease the rate of abortion. Another way to reduce the rate is to reduce the rate of pregnancy especially among teenagers. I believe that all schools including colleges should better educate teenagers especially on abstinence, pregnancy and abortions. Education is the first step towards prevention. jav83@cabrini.edu

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“To me, it is a tremendous time of change and opportunities here. I am humbled and grateful to be here.”

Green lives by Justice Matters jerry zurek/ submitted photo

By Jimmy Crowell Asst. News Editor Dr. Raquel Green communicates in a way that grabs and enthralls her students in the subject matter she is teaching. An assistant Spanish professor at Cabrini College for three years, Green has a strong passion for education that is evident in the way she teaches. Green embodies Cabrini College’s ‘‘Education of the Heart.’’ “I believe the “Justice Matters” curriculum has been brought into a sharper focus on the mission of Cabrini College,” Green said. “There is so much to do here as a professor. It is a very exciting community to exist in and we are all a part of a unique community. The faculty is very engaged, and all of us are trying to come together, trying to create courses that will shape the ‘Justice Matters’ curriculum over time. To me, it is a tremendous time of change and opportunities here. I am humbled and grateful to be here.” Green was born and raised in Argentina. Argentina is located between the Andes mountain range in the west and the Atlantic Ocean in the east. Argentina is a founding member of the United Nations as well as the Union of South American Nations. Green said her childhood was a wonderful experience. Green was born in the capital city of La Pampa, a province in the interior of Argentina. She lived her early years in a small town of nearly 70,000 inhabitants, although the area had many cattle ranches, one of which her mother owned. Coming from a family of five, Green’s siblings were older than her growing up. While she was still a child, Green’s father took the family to the seashore and visited relatives in Mar del Plata, located just south of Buenos Aires. In her downtime on the weekends, Green would travel to her family’s ranch and ride horses and climb trees. “I was a bit of a tomboy as a kid,” Green said. At the age of 18, Green came to the United States as an exchange student. “After that year of experience in the U.S., when I came back to Argentina, I didn’t want to become a teacher as I first thought. At that point I wanted to become a professional translator,” Green said. Back in Argentina, Green studied for a year in translation at Universidad del Salvador, a Jesuit university in Buenos Aires. After only completing a year of the program, Green was married and came to the United States. “When I went to Villanova as an undergrad, I worked at Wyeth labs as a bilingual secretary, and when they realized how well I spoke two languages, I was moved to the medical marketing department as a translator and that is where I stayed for six years,” Green said. Being in her late 20s at the time, Green kept the possibility of having a family in her mind and began exploring other options in order to expand her horizons. Learning that she could get scholarships to go on to graduate school, Green then decided to finish her undergraduate work and continue on to the graduate program at Bryn Mawr College. Green subsequently received her bachelor’s degree at Villanova University and went on to graduate studies at Bryn Mawr College where she received her master’s

degree and doctorate degree. Before coming to Cabrini, Green taught for 11 years at her alma mater, Bryn Mawr College. Primarily, Green taught advanced language classes at what she said is a college that is strongly committed to foreign language education. Six students from Cabrini went with Dr. Zurek and Green to the San Lucas Mission in Guatemala for seven days last spring, and Green plans on going again during the upcoming spring break. For the upcoming Guatemala trip, Green said a group of Cabrini alumni will be joining a group of students while they live and work there as a part of the service aspect of the trip. “Being able to share the experience with alumni will make this a very interesting and rewarding trip,” Green said. “It is important for students to understand that these kind of experiences are the ones that they will never forget. Last year, even though I grew up in a Latin American country, I had never been to Guatemala, so for me it was a life changing experience.” Green said one exciting thing that has happened recently was the launch of the Spanish department’s new Engagements in the Common Good course series, called Our Interconnected Hemisphere. Ranging from the 100 to the 400 level, these new courses all work with the Norristown community, specifically the Norristown Area High School. Cabrini students who are in these classes mentor high school students in the local Latino communities, with the goal of helping students graduate and possibly seeking secondary education. “Overall, foreign language is so reverent to everything we’re trying to do as a part of social justice,” Green said. “Many of the communities that are in need of social justice are hispanic in the U.S. In that respect, the Spanish department’s role in promoting ‘Justice Matters’ is only set to grow in the future.” “Learning a second language gives you the key to view the world in a very different way,” Green said. “It is a skill that is essential for living in the U.S. right now.” When she is not teaching, Green said she loves to walk with her husband of 38 years when the weather is nice. Listening to classical music and watching BBC productions on television are two activities that Green and her husband prefer to do as well. Recently, Green and her husband went on a cruise for vacation. On one of the excursions, Green and her husband explored Mayan Ruins in Mexico. Green describes herself as a fairly private person outside of her profession. She also said she is a very healthy eater, although she does like to indulge from time to time. “It is important to bring reality into the classroom,” Green said. “My hope for the future is that, as educators, we are able to give students knowledge, and also give you the practical tools to go out into the world and make a positive change for the common good, to empower you to go and make changes in the world.”

jfc46@cabrini.edu

Ten facts about your professor What is your favorite vacation spot? Anywhere there are woods and lakes.

What is your favorite fruit? Any summer fruits, like peaches. Do you have any children? Two boys that are twins and 22 years old. What is your favorite food? Vegetable lasagna.

Do you have any pets? No pets, due to my sons allergies. Who is your favorite singer/ songwriter? Leonard Cohen. Where do you currently live? Collegeville, Pa.

What is your favorite color? Teal.

What is your favorite drink? In the morning, mate, a South American Tea. What is your favorite ice cream? Chocolate.

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Valley Forge brings people to area By Eion O’Neill Staff Writer George Washington slept here. This is a sign that is often touted at prominent or self-proclaimed prominent locales throughout the original 13 colonies. Washington is indeed a fascinating figure 235 years after the American Revolution and there is no better place to learn about our founding father than right down the street at the Valley Forge National Historical Park. Many locals and non-locals are familiar with the encampment at Valley Forge in which Washington and his troops suffered through a rough winter in 1777-1778 during the fight for our country’s freedom. What many people might not know, however, was that the winter was grossly exaggerated to drum up support for the American cause. “When most Americans think about George Washington’s [stay], they think about the North Pole. They got a typical weather for here,” George Mattlack, park ranger, said. Mattlack was also quick to point out the misconception about the weather making things tough for the Continental Army, stating that lack of supplies and disease had more to do with the miserable conditions than the actual weather. An exhibit at the welcome center explains the exaggerated story to visitors as well as other facts about the encampment, including why Valley Forge was the chosen

spot. Because the British captured Philadelphia, the historical park was used as a strategic point to keep pressure on the British. Other exhibits show the findings of the Port Kennedy Bone Cave, a site where fossils of the Grecile Saber Tooth tiger and Great Horse, animals that roamed the area millions of years ago, were found. Since it was recently rediscovered, the site has been filled with asbestos to preserve the fossils. Muskets, like the ones used by the Continental Army, are on display as well as tools, supplies for living and much more. There is even a touch-screen computer system that allows you to type in your surname and see if any were camped at the park. A simple test search of “Washington” came up with not only the names of Martha and George but others who shared the general’s last name. Typical accommodations for national parks such as a movie presentation and gift shop are also located in the welcome center, as well as friendly information desk workers and park rangers who help visitors get the most out of their visit. In addition, you can now get your own self-guided tour of the park via your cell phone, perfect for anyone who has a select agenda of what they want to see. Down the street from the park’s visitor center are the famous log cabins as well as a giant statue of the Prussian military officer, Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, who overlooks the fields of Valley Forge. There are various

other monuments such as the Washington Memorial Chapel and historical houses that belong to important figures such as James Mitchell Varnum and General Washington’s headquarters. According to Mattlack, the site is important for people of all ages to learn about their history from its source and to teach them things that textbooks cannot. Mattlack also notes that there is an interest in Washington from little kids all the way up to adults because of his name and leadership. If you’re not a history buff, there are also a lot of walking trails, biking trails and picnic areas. There are also events planned throughout the year. However, the park is at its most powerful when there is snow on the ground and the weather is bitter. From there, visitors can imagine they’re with the Continental Army that brutal winter of 1777 to 1778. While we may all take the park for granted, Mattlack offers an alternative question about whether or not the park as an environmental site would have been saved if Washington’s troops had not stayed over. It’s a question that, thanks to George Washington and the series of events surrounding the American Revolution, we won’t have to ask.

ego722@cabrini.edu

Student trains to defend country

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Canada pictured right with Drill Sargeant Garvey. Canada spent nine weeks in basic training. He will be returning this summer for advanced training to be a infantry soldier. By Alyssa Mentzer Features Editor Every student who passes through Cabrini is given the opportunity to take their own path, create their own future and “do something extraordinary.” While many students will go on to be teachers, accountants or psychologists, very few will go on to defend our country. Tyler Canada, a sophomore undecided major, has chosen to take a unique path by joining the Army.

“Since I was little I have always wanted to do it. My dad taught me everything. It’s all he used to tell me about,” Canada said. Canada began his training this past summer in Fort Benning, Georgia, where he spent nine weeks enduring intense training. Training began with reception, which consisted of two days of medical exams, uniform fittings, one shower and no sleep. From there Canada was put on a crammed bus and taken to where his training would

basic training, he had no contact with the begin. “You’re freaking out, you don’t know outside world via cell phone or internet. what to expect. When we reached our des- His only source of communication was tination the doors opened and the sergeants through letters that were always two or started throwing kids down the stairs off three weeks late. “It ruined peoples days, even weeks the bus,” Canada said. “Once we were all off the bus they made us run down a hill if they didn’t get a letter. They would be carrying 150 pounds of gear and then run depressed. It was terrible,” Canada said. 100 stairs for 30 minutes. At one point I “I wrote so many letters. If I didn’t get one back I would was thinking wonder why that ‘I want to go “I owe it to the past soldiers to person couldn’t home.’” For the defend our country. I mean, they take ten minutes next nine did it for me, why can’t I do it for out of their day to write me a letter, weeks, Canthem?” when that’s all I ada went had to look forthrough physical training to prepare him for what he is ward to.” At the end of the nine weeks, those who going to have to face once he is deployed. Training consisted of running, sit-ups, had not dropped out graduated from basic push-ups, very little sleep and other strenu- training. “Both of my parents and my brother ous work-outs. “You would go through muscle failure came down for graduation and they told multiple times a day, when your muscles me they’ve never been more proud of me can’t do anymore work and you just col- in my life,” Canada said. Although Canada finished basic trainlapse. You just keep trying to get up. There is no staying down or stopping. As long as ing, he will be returning next summer for you keep trying and pushing yourself you advanced individual training that will complete him as an infantry soldier. don’t get yelled at,” Canada said. “I would like to be deployed overseas Although basic training takes a lot of physical energy, it also takes a mental toll after I graduate from Cabrini. My ultimate goal is to become a major in the Special on you. “Basic training is 80 percent mental, 20 Forces,” Canada said. “I owe it to the past percent physical. The physical part comes soldiers to defend our country. I mean, along because they force you to do it, but they did it for me, why can’t I do it for most of it is mental. If you have it in your them?" mind that you want to complete it, you’re ajm332@cabrini.edu going to do it,” Canada said. For the nine weeks that Canada was in

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Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011

What’s your sign? By Kelsey Alvino Staff Writer

Application of the week: WordSmith

Zodiac fans in a frenzy over sudden change in the stars

What’s your zodiac sign? Those of us who look up our daily horoscopes discovered a few weeks ago that there’s new Zodiac signs for many in 2011. “Now things have moved and the sun is in a different constellation. We’re about a whole constellation off,” Professor Parke Kunkle, of the Minnesota Planetarium Society, said. Scientist’s are claiming that since the new year has begun, the Zodiac sign has a date reassignment due to the realignment of the stars. This new astronomic discovery has resulted in our new Zodiac signs, along with the new addition Ophiuchus, which has always been in the star consolation but was never represented in the Zodiac signs. The 12 “original” signs were assigned almost 3,000 years ago. Most of us have never heard of Ophiuchus. That’s the 13th constellation causing all of the trouble. Apparently Ophiuchus is a large constellation located around the celestial equator. Its name is Greek for ‘serpent bearer’ and is commonly represented as a man grasping the snake that is represented by the constellation serpents. Horoscopes have been a stimulating part of culture and history for centuries. The Zodiac news has caused panic amongst believers, resulting in tattoo removal and identity problems. This dilemma has been one of the top Google searches in the past week. The zodiac upset is something most will forget about in a few weeks and will probably have no great affect on anyone’s life. The good news throughout this entire fiasco is that the signs are only changing for people who are born after 2009. kelsey.alvino@gmail.com

By Olivia Torrence Staff Writer

A cheap way to dress up dorms By Allie Rodolico Staff Writer On Wednesday, Jan. 19, posters were seen everywhere you looked as Cabrini College held its annual poster sale in Jazzman’s Café. From the old school classics like “The Breakfast Club” to favorite TV shows like Friends, the poster sale had every kind of genre that you could possibly imagine. The posters were all resonably priced. Ranging between $5 to $15, there were all different kinds of sizes and layouts for any particular interest. The posters aren’t just shows and movies though. Some other types of posters they had included memorable movie quotes, famous Chuck Norris quotes and pictures of well-liked movie stars. “Marilyn Monroe is probably the most popular poster out of them all,” Eric Hassel, coworker of the poster sale, said. “No matter where we go, everyone always seems to love her.” Not only do they sell posters, they also sell tapestries that always seem to be a big hit, which sell for around $17. “I always look forward to

the poster sale because of the tapestries,” Shannon Mulhern, senior business major, said . “Our apartment on campus is decorated with a lot of different tapestries that we’ve collected over the past four years. I always like to go to see what kind of new designs they have.” Lately college students have been favoring the tapestries to hang on ceilings and walls. They are reuseable from year to year which is a major plus for spending the money and then there is the whole fact that you are helping to save the environment. Also tapestrys provied a home-like feeling to the poorly lit dorms. According to SEaL, who runs the event every year, the poster sale has been going on for over six years and they come once a semester. If you missed your chance this semester, don’t worry because they’ll be back in the fall. “We make out pretty well doing the poster sale,” Hassel said. “We’re not making millions of dollars, but the kids seem to enjoy it.” adr72@cabrini.edu

Most popular college posters

According to photographyschoolsonline.net On the left: Blown Away Steve Steigman’s 1980s image of a man being blown away by the power of his speakers quickly became an iconic piece of pop culture. On the right: College The iconic photo of John Belushi wearing his “COLLEGE” sweatshirt in the film Animal House.

On the left: V-J Day in Times Square The unforgettable image of a World War II sailor kissing a nurse.

With thousands of advances in technology, cell phones have had the most upgrade in the past decade. From the first flip phone to the touch screen to the internet, the evolvement of our mobile devices has improved incredibly. For those of you who enjoy scrabble, there is a new and fast way to access it right from your phone. It can save you from the boredum you may be experiencing in class. This application, known as the Wordsmith, is available on your Droid, iPhone and iPod touch. There are many positive attributes that this application offers for its users. The best feature about the wordsmith app is that it’s free! With there being no sound, it is a very easy game to hide, so no one will even know what you’re doing. The game is set up on a scrabble type board with triple-word and double-word spaces, as well as triple-letter and double-letter spaces. These spaces, if used during play, can earn you more points towards your overall score. While playing this game it allows you to compete against players that are on Wordsmith at the same time. If you know someone who has the Wordsmith application, you can invite them to join the same game and play against them. You receive seven tiles at a time just like in the game of scrabble, and the amount of points that each letter is worth is located in the corner of each tile. These allow for players to easily keep track of their points. The only negative attribute about this game is that it is very time consuming and hurts your brain. But everyone already knows that going into a game of scrabble. Don’t worry though, this will keep you entertained for a whole day of classes. If you think about it, you’re still using your brain. Best of all, your parents can’t yell at you, especially considering they bought you the phone, right? oat77@cabrini.edu

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Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011

The Loquitur 11

Homosexuality on forefront of television shows

Kurt Hummel on “Glee” By Kelsey Alvino Staff Writer Homosexuality used to be a forbidden topic on television just years ago. However, television viewers are beginning to recognize that television shows have homosexual characters on regularly. “Glee” is a popular television show in the teenage age group. There are multiple gay characters on the show. How does this come across to the audience that is watching the show faithfully each week? “These roles in shows show that people are becoming much more accepting of gays. Because of this, kids can become surer of themselves and more comfortable being who they really are” Dani-

Emily Fields on “Pretty Little Liars”

elle McCollum, sophomore business major, said. On a show like “Glee,” the characters go through many trials because of their sexuality. Shows are beginning to allow adueinces into a homosexual’s world. With young audiences watching television everywhere, it can teach that homosexuality is a normal way of life “I think it allows kids to feel more open to their sexuality and show that there is nothing wrong or not normal about being gay,” Meghan Kay, junior psychology major, said. Television shows allowing homosexual characters makes it much easier for teens to accept people for who they are as opposed to what sexuality they prefer.

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Lafayette Reynolds on “True Blood”

“There is a spike in the amount of gay related characters because there is a heightened sense of awareness within the majority of Americans now. Times have changed since the ‘70’, ‘80s, and ‘90s. There have been numerous influential gay/lesbian people that have come out to the American people. Due to the advances we have made as a society to accept homosexual people in our culture, it is only natural that our television series reflect that. For example, “Mad Men” is a show that takes place during the late ‘50s early ‘60s, when homosexuality was forbidden. One of the characters, Sal, was an Art director at the advertising agency and he was hit on during a project. Sal was fired because the cli-

ent claimed that the situation was reversed, demanding that Sal needed to be removed from the account. Sal received much scrutiny from his superiors, forcing him to feel uncomfortable. He fled to New York and left his life behind to head out west. “It allows kids to get used to homosexuals and different sexualities. This could help our society learn to respect gays as they would respect straight people,”Ji Jeon, sophomore pre-med major, said. Parents were born in a generation when homosexulaity was not as prevelent. This has led to issues with parents feeling uncomfortable with their children to watch a television show, supporting a lifestyle that they were told was un-

acceptable. “Gay characters are becoming more of an occurrence in popular shows now that being gay is less of a stigma. A lot of times they’re used as comic relief but are taken seriously in shows such as ‘Modern Family’, where a gay couple adopts a child. This has an effect on both gay & straight kids, teaching the straight ones to be more open-minded and the gay ones that it is okay to be themselves,” Hannah Wheat, social work and psych sophomore, said. “So what if they are more aware of their sexuality at a younger age,” Wheat said. “Better to be yourself than to live a lie” kelsey.alvino@gmail.com

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“Will & Grace” was one of the first television sitcoms to air that had characters who were openly homosexual.

“Passions,” which is a daytime soap opera, had multiple characters throughout the course of the television series in gay relationships.

“The Ellen DeGeneres Show” made a benchmark in television. This marked the first talkshow to have an openly homosexual host.

“Design Star” HGTV chose a winner of the reality television show “Design Star,” and he was the first homosexual to win a reality show on this station.

“Pretty Little Liars” aired in the summer of 2010. This was the first television show on ABCfamily to have an openly lesbian couple.

Eco-friendly tip of the week:

Unplug all electronic devices when not in use. If you don’t unplug them from the wall socket, they will continue using energy even when switched off.

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Reality Check: Clingy or Committed? By Danielle McLaughlin A&E Editor We all know those couples: The ones that are constantly updating their Facebook statuses about how in love they are, writing back and forth on eachothers wall and they are so disgustingly in love that they are pretty much seen as one whole person, not two. Sure, it’s nice to be in love and have a strong relationship, but when it comes to your significant other, are you committed or are you just clingy? It really just comes down to a matter of opinion. If the recipient of your text messages from the past three days was your significant other and only your significant other, then you need to get out there and reconnect with your friends. They miss you. Coming from personal experience, I know how exciting it is to be in a relationship and how you want to spend every waking moment with that person, but it is equally important to make time for friends. Besides, not to be negative, but who’s going to be there with the Ben & Jerry’s when and if things go sour with this relationship? Friends are an important part of your life and shouldn’t be overlooked. Trust me, your friends will notice that they are seeing less of you and, if they’re anything like my friends, will make it clear that they never see you anymore. Don’t be surprised when you see a Facebook photo album with all of your friends in it and suprise, surprise, you weren’t invited. Although you don’t want to believe it, your friends will eventually get used to not seeing you anymore. What if your boo’s friends don’t take a liking to you? Well then, it’s just you two. Alone and friendless. You don’t want to be that clingy girlfriend or boyfriend sitting around waiting for a call when you could be out having a good time with your friends. Even if you have to schedule time to see your friends, it’s better than not seeing them at all. If you don’t make time for your friends, eventually your friends will dump you. What happens when your significant other dumps you? Well, then you have no one and your chances of one day becoming the crazy cat lady (or man) increase greatly. dem59@cabrini.edu

Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011

‘Little Fockers’ disappoints fans By Jeny Varghuse Staff Writer “Little Fockers,” the third installment of the “Meet the Parents” series, did not live up to its expectations. Although the movie falls under the category of comedy, the jokes were more dry compared to “Meet the Parents” and “Meet the Fockers.” “Little Fockers,” also introduces several new cast members. The story introduced Greg Focker and wife Pam with five year old twins. Andy Garcia, played by Jessica Alba, offers Greg a job to become the spokesperson for a male enhancement drug called Sustengo. Meanwhile, Jack Byrnes mct suffers a heart attack and manThe test of wills between Jack Byrnes (Robert De Niro, left) and Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) escalates ages to call 911. While waiting to new heights of comedy in the third installment of the blockbuster series, "Little Fockers." for the ambulance to arrive he manages to shock himself us- check out the Early Human School Jack, with his suspicions about ing electric cords. for the kids, where they are mis- Greg, instigates several arguments Needing a successor, Jack taken to be a gay couple. leading certain events to unfold. appoints Greg as “the GodfoGreg takes up Andy’s offer for Although the movie was funny at cker” with specific instructions the job to be a spokesperson for times, the jokes were predictable. to not let anyone else know Sustengo. The lack of trust Jack has over • Ben Stiller about it. Jack, suspecting that Greg is Greg, a reoccurring theme in the as Greg Focker This gives Greg a chance to having an affair, decides to follow franchise, is being overplayed. prove to Jack that he is capable him. When Greg confronts him, The overall plot was entertain- • Robert De Niro of taking care of the family. he is forced to get off the metro a ing, however the actors and acas Jack Byrnes Meanwhile Kevin, Pam’s few stops early. tresses did not live up to the “Meet • Dustin Hoffman ex, comes into the picture afAt the hotel the presentation the Parents” predacessors. ter he gets dumped by his girl- goes great, and Greg and Andy are as Bernie Focker This movie has the lowest score friend. Pam offers to let him photographed together. of all the movies out this season • Barbara Streisand stay with them. While trying to find out in- on Metacritic.com. as Roz Focker However, he says he will be formation on Andy Garcia, Jack With too many added stars, fine to stay at the shelter where comes across a picture of Andy the movie looked too put together • Blythe Danner he volunteers and Greg agrees and Greg taken after the presenta- with less laughs for the audience as Dina Byrnes with him. tion at the hotel online and is con- to enjoy. Jack goes with Greg to vinced they are having an affair. jav83@cabrini.edu

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Sports

Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011

The Loquitur 13

Swimmer adds fun to freestyle By Melissa Webb Staff Writer

A senior freestyle, Ben Nanna, who is originally from Westfield, N.J., loves the time he spends in and outside the pool with his teammates. With a comical personality, his teammates enjoy his jokes. “Besides Ben being a good swimmer, he is good at making me laugh,” Rocco Del Monte IV, freshman communication major, said. Nanna wants the people around him to enjoy themselves. Stephanie Coleman, a freshman exercise science and health promotion major also agrees, “Out of the pool the team enjoys his comic relief.” He always knew how to swim well and decided to join the men and women’s swimming team this season for the first time. The encouragement of two teammates helped him with his final decision. “I always admired this sport, so I took the initiative and just joined,” Nanna said. Throughout his time at Westfield Senior High School he ran cross country but never has he joined a swim team. Transforming into a competitive swimmer from just an ordinary swimmer only knowing the basics, Nanna

worked very hard and had to learn everything. “He has really become a better swimmer since he started,” Del Monte said. Getting prepared for a meet consists of swimming many laps eight times, six days a week, drinking a lot of water and eating a lot of protein. “It isn’t that bad making sure that I eat correctly,” Nanna said. “I find Ben to be a determined swimmer who is a positive role model

As an English major, Nanna is heavily involved in the English department. He helps out with planning events and getting students involved with the activities and opportunities the department has to offer. Nanna has enjoyed writing for the symposiums throughout the years he has been here and it has given him the chance to have his writings viewed by others. Graduating in May is exciting for him and in the future he would like to be a published writer. “I just want people to read my writings,” Nanna said. Like many of his fellow peers, he is nervous to graduate, and will miss the college life because he has made life-long friends at Cabrini. He enjoys the time that he has spent at Cabrini, as well as the experiences that he has gained. “I would never regret my choice in coming here,” Nanna said. “It’s what you make of it! You learn to find people that are most important to you.” “We’re all Olympians,” Nanna said. “I think you do things at the time you feel you need to. I really admire the team for accepting me and I am grateful.”

“I find Ben to be a determined swimmer who is a positive role model not only to me but to the rest of the new swimmers on the team.” not only to me but to the rest of the new swimmers on the team,” Coleman said. “He has a caring heart making all swimmers feel like we are part of a team. He affectionately calls the freshmen swimmers on the team his little tadpoles.” When Nanna is not swimming or doing school work he likes to hang out with his friends, which also include his teammates. Nanna thinks of his teammates as a family. “My teammates are terrible! No, they are really the most unique people I have ever met,” Nanna joked.

mw446@cabrini.edu

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This week in sports

Flyers defeat Blackhawks

Tiger loses No. 2 ranking

On Sunday, Jan. 23, the Philadelphia Flyers obtainted revenge on the Chicago Blackhawks after losing to them in the Stanley Cup Final last year, beating them 4-1. In the game, Flyers forward Jeff Carter scored two goals while Nikolay Zherdev, Claude Giroux and Scott Hartnell chipped in with one goal each. This victory for the Flyers improves their overall record to 32-12. The Flyers next match is set to take place on Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Read original story from Philly.com | Sunday, Jan. 23, 2010

Tiger Woods lost his No. 2 world ranking on Jan. 23, after Martin Kaymer won the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. It took less than three months to knock Woods off the No. 2 spot. Kaymer won by a blistering eight strokes in the tournament even though he only needed to place higher than seventh in order to dethrone Woods from the No. 2 ranking. Lee Westwood still holds the No. 1 ranking since Oct. 31. Read original story from ESPN.com | Sunday, Jan. 23, 2010

Bears lose Jay Cutler and NFC Championship game

Steelers defeat Jets in AFC Championship Game

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers led the offense down the field in the opening minutes of the game capping off an impressive drive by running it in himself. The versatile quarterback made his mark in this NFC Championship battle leading the Pack to a 21-14 victory over the Chicago Bears. The opposing quarterback, Jay Cutler, found himself on the bench for almost the entire second half after he suffered a knee injury early in the third quarter. Backup after backup the Bears offense couldn’t find an answer, which resulted in the loss. The Packers are heading to Dallas where they will face the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Superbowl. Read original story from ESPN.com | Sunday, Jan. 23, 2010

The Steelers lined up in victory formation and beat the Jets 2419. Rashard Mendenhall had the Jets offense playing catch up in a hurry with 121 yards rushing and a touchdown. Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez outplayed Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger passing for 233 yards and 2 touchdowns compared to Big Bens 133 yards and 2 interceptions. The Jets weren’t done yet though. After a few strong offensive drives they found themselves within five points but they couldn’t contain Big Ben in the pocket as he scrambled and hit Antonio Brown for a first down, which essentially ended the game. They will meet the Packer in Dallas for the Superbowl. Read original story from ESPN.com | Sunday, Jan. 23, 2010 Nick Guldin /sports editor / ngg72@cabrini.edu

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Roller hockey club looks for way to rev up fans By Diana Campeggio Staff Writer In recent years, Cabrini’s roller hockey club has been diminishing in popularity, despite the team’s efforts in the championship series for the past two years. “When I played for Cabrini, we used to have bus loads of students come watch the games,” Rich DeMatteo, 2005 Cabrini graduate and current head coach of the roller hockey club, said. DeMatteo remembers a time when student-fans made a night out of the Sunday games. Fans would come up with catchy chants and often got in disputes with rival fans. DeMatteo finds the recent decrease of interest in the games frustrating. “The Sunday night tradition seemed to die when the classes of 2005 and 2006 graduated and then newer players on the teams didn’t bring out friends,” DeMatteo said. The main struggle the club faces with bringing fans to games is that the games are not played on campus. The roller hockey club is not part of the athletics department, nor is there a rink available on campus, so games are played at Marpal Sports Arena in nearby Broomall, Pa. According to Brian Bell, vice president and assistant captain of the club, students may not want to make the commitment to travel off campus, even if it is only a short distance down the road. There is also a lack of transportation if students do not have cars on campus. “It is hard to grow in popularity if there isn’t an easy way for other students to see you play your game,” Patrick Gallagher, president of the roller hockey club and captain of the team, said in a recent email interview. During championship games, the team has seen a greater increase in fan participation, but not at regular games throughout the season. According to DeMatteo, the amount of people in the

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club is also a factor in less attendance at games by fans. The club currently only has around 20 members, which is much less than most NCAA sports on campus. This means fewer people to spread the word and fewer players to bring friends out. Compared to ice hockey, roller hockey is faster paced and the teams are higher scoring.

“Being in the championship and losing has made us want to win so much more.” “That makes it more exciting in my eyes,” Bell said. But there is no hitting in roller hockey and the team is less rough than it has been in latter years. “We also had a rougher team back then and we had some pretty violent rivalries,” DeMatteo said. “I’m sure that is why a lot of people came out to games back then.” Unlike other sports on campus, the roller hockey club is also responsible for all of its own promotion. Promotion for games is done completely through wordof-mouth and through social network outlets. The club’s Facebook group and Twitter account are used to post the schedule and build hype for the upcoming games. “We are always trying to promote through our Facebook group and we are always trying to get people inter-

ested in playing for the team and coming out to games,” Bell said. But the players are mainly responsible for their own promotion. Each player is responsible for talking about their involvement with the club and letting them know when the games are. This is the main form of getting the word out to their friends and fellow students. “We are always trying to promote more people to come out and play because we are always looking for more and more people every year,” Gallagher said. Though the popularity of the team is rather low, the season has been getting increasingly better in recent years. For the past two years, the team has made it to the playoff for their league, but lost the best out of three series. Years prior they were also close to the championship. “Being in the championship and losing has made us want to win so much more,” Bell said. The club competes in the Philadelphia Collegiate Roller Hockey League and they compete against local Philadelphia area colleges, such as Villanova and St. Joseph University. As the team begins the second half of its school-long season, DeMatteo believes that the chances that they will make it to another championship are looking rather prosperous. “We are near the top of the standings and I really feel that we are the only team that can stop us from winning this year. Hopefully the third time is a charm,” DeMatteo said. Anyone interested in attending a game is asked to consult the club’s Facebook group, Cabrini Roller Hockey and anyone interested in playing for the hockey club is invited to attend the interest meeting at the end of the season. dcc59@cabrini.edu

Your thoughts:

Kevin Kolb or Michael Vick next season?

Thursday, Jan. 27

6 p.m. W. Bball @ Keystone 8 p.m. M. Bball @ Keystone

Friday, Jan. 28 No Events

Saturday, Jan. 29

1 p.m. M. Swimming @ Widener 1 p.m. W. Swimming @ Widener 2 p.m. W. Bball @ PBU 4 p.m. M. Bball @ PBU mct

Sunday, Jan. 30 No Events

Monday, Jan. 31

6 p.m. W. Bball vs. Eastern 8 p.m. M. Bball vs. Eastern

Tuesday, Feb. 1 No Events

Wednesday, Feb. 2 No Events

mct

Tara Milito

Rob Rabena

Brandon Mazepa

senior biology major

senior exercise science

freshman history major

“They’re both okay, but Michael Vick because he has more experience.”

major

“Vick because he put up MVP type of numbers. He is a proven stud.”

“Kevin Kolb, because I don’t think Michael Vick should be in the NFL.”

Carol Dwyer /staff writer / cdwyerpj@gmail.com

For more information on Cabrini College athletics visit their website at www.cabriniathletics.com

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Basketball teams host ‘Hoops from the Heart’ By Katie Bonanni Staff Writer The Cabrini Men’s and Women’s basketball teams hosted the 10th annual “Hoops from the Heart” basketball clinic on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The clinic was held in the Dixon Center and boys and girls ranging from first grade through eighth grade were in attendance. Proceeds from the clinic were donated to the Community Action Agency of Delaware County (CAADC). The CAADC’s mission is to assist families and individuals who are in need and help them move toward economic self-sufficiency. All the proceeds raised during the event, which include canned goods, will help fuel CAADC programs such as emergency housing, so-

cial services, employment training and life skills training. One of the children’s mothers, Meg Searing, said the event was great, very organized and the children were learning skills. “It gets them out and moving for a good cause,” Searing said. “The clinic is to teach the local kids who don’t know how to play basketball,” Brittany Newcomer said. In conjunction with four other participating schools, a total of $10,000 was raised. Cabrini contributed to $1,800 of the proceeds. Other area schools also participated in the event including Haverford College, Neumann University, Widener University and Springfield High School. “The clinic has grown within the past

couple years because it has expanded to a number of local schools and will continue to grow in the future,” Kate Pearson, women’s basketball head coach, said. “Hoops from the Heart” not only benefits the local children who want to learn how to play basketball, but the Cabrini basketball teams get to experience helping their community. “The clinic benefits the Cabrini players for a number of reasons,” Pearson said. “They participate in a day of service and so they learn the value in giving back to others.” By working with the local youth, the Cabrini players learned how to teach kids about the sport that has provided them with so many opportunities. “The children who attend the clinic

learn how to play and see an example of the college players,” Rita McKeown, sophomore business administration major, said. “The players really enjoy interacting with the kids and try to develop relationships so that the kids come to the games to support our teams,” Pearson said. “The goal is also for our players to understand the value of being a role model for the local community.” The amount of attendees has increased over the past couple of years, as well as the benefits for the CAADC. “The CAADC is a great agency which helps provide service for so many. We feel honored to be able to help,” Pearson said. kb733@cabrini.edu

katie bonanni / staff writer

Members of the Cabrini College men’s and women’s basketball teams gather and meet with the children from the “Hoops from the Heart” basketball clinic. Cabrini was one of four schools to participate in the program and in conjuction with the four schools, a total of $10,000 was raised.

katie bonanni / staff writer

At the “Hoops from the Heart” clinic, young children performed many different drills and ultimately competed in a scrimmage against one another.

katie bonanni / staff writer

Six of the participants in the “Hoops from the Heart” clinic waited patiently in line until it was their turn to practice shooting free-throws on the court in the Nerney Fieldhouse.

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Three Cabrini College basketball players huddled with their team at the “Hoops from the Heart” clinic before playing in a scrimmage against one of the other teams.

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Cavs Silence Cyclones

Junior guard John Boyd helped lead the Cavaliers to a victory over Centenary College on Saturday, Jan. 22. In the game, the Cavs beat the Cyclones 82-62. Boyd had a total of nine points and four rebounds for the Cavs in the game. The Cavs are set to take on Philadelphia Biblical University on Sat. Jan. 29 away at 4 p.m. jenay smith / staff photographer

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