2010-11 Issue 19 Loquitur

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Hundreds of thousands of people rallied at the National Mall in Washington D.C. on Sunday, March 21 in support of comprehensive immigration reform. !"#$%&'()'$(&*$+*),,*%)'-$%),-'-"&*()-&".*'/"*0*)1&*$+*'/"-(*2$3%'(-"&*$+* 4-('/*),$%1&-."*'/"*5#"(-2)%*0*)1*-%*)*2($6.*'/)'*&'("'2/".*+$(*4,$27&8*9/"* :;)(2/*<$(*5#"(-2)=*(),,>*6)&*'/"*,)(1"&'*&-%2"*?@@A*)+'"(*-##-1()'-$%* ("+$(#*,"1-&,)'-$%*6)&*&/$'*.$6%*-%*?@@B8 <$3('""%* C)4(-%-* &'3."%'&* )%.* +)23,'>* #"#4"(&* 6"("* )#$%1* '/$&"* '/$3&)%.&8* D'3."%'&* +($#* E(>%* ;)6(* C$,,"1"F* G)&'"(%* H%-I"(&-'>* )%.* J-,,)%$I)*H%-I"(&-'>*)&*6",,*)&*$'/"(*$(1)%-K)'-$%&*+($#*'/"*)(")*6"("* also present.

Sjerry zurekS/ submitted photo L)'>* <(-11,"MN$('$%* O("O)(".* '6$* 43&"&* '$* '()%&O$('* '/"&"* 1($3O&* At the headquarters of Catholic Relief Services in Baltimore, Md., social justice minors discuss the impact of the Justice Matters curriculum and how it can be implemented more !"##$%&'#"()*'+,-.."/%012.2 +($#* J-,,)%$I)* H%-I"(&-'>8* * N$('$%* -&* )%* )2'-I"* 2$%1("1)%'* )'* C"%'(),* effectively. Seniors connected with freshmen at CRS and offered advice on how to utilize the minor in theirBaptist Church in Wayne. career paths. :9/-&* -&* '/"* 4-11"&'* (),,>* $%* '/"* #),,* &-%2"* P4)#)* /)&* 4"2$#"* president,” Norton said to the group.

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By Eric Gibble support for an overhaul of immigration legislation. paths that led them to a career said. “I had a lot of anxiety about ing to alleviate poverty the most to instill interest in college stuNews Editor :V-'/$3'* W*X-%1* '/"* ,)6&* '/)'* )("* -%"++"2'-I"F* -##-1()'-$%* O($4,"#&* fulfilling part of their job. dents so they can become more working for social justice and it but really, it does work out.”

2)%Y'*4"*&$,I".F=*E3(7"*&)-.8*:9/"*23(("%'*,)6&*#)7"*-'*-#O$&&-4,"*+$(*'/"* “What’s really uplifting about knowledgeable at a younger age. how the opportunities for them in Hardy’s employment with

By Melanie Greenberg %3#4"(*$+*O"$O,"*6/$*6)%'*'$*2$#"*'$*5#"(-2)*'$*.$*&$*,"1),,>8= working here is that you talk to By starting younger, the more the future are endless.

CRS allowed her to travel the Asst. Features Editor 9/$&"*'/)'*#)(2/".*/",.*4>*&-1%&*'/)'*(").F*:GZ3),*'(")'#"%'*+$(*),,=* “I was really stressed when world in ways she never believed so many people every day, ev- chances there are to branch out and “No human can be illegal” at the rally. ery year that into other areas of social justice.

Students from a variety of I was going to <()%2"&*[)(("'F*&$O/$#$("*&$2-),*6$(7*)%.*DO)%-&/*#)U$(*)'*G)&'"(%* “My advice with things like backgrounds explored how the graduate from “I just didn’t see how, in my tiny little are just like, H%-I"(&-'>F*6)&*3O,-+'".*4>*'/"*&/""(*%3#4"(*$+*O"$O,"*)'*'/"*(),,>8 ‘I want to do this [social justice] is that you Justice Matters curriculum could undergrad just :\'*6)&*("),,>*O$6"(+3,*'$*4"*-%*'/"*#-.&'*$+*&$*#)%>*O"$O,"*'/)'*6)%'* translate into career opportunities because I didn’t town in California, how this girl who s o m e t h i n g don’t have to know everything, change and have traveled so far to stand up for their rights,” Garrett said. at the headquarters of Catholic know what I wasn’t supposed to go to college could more. I want just you have to know who to 9/"* R)'-%$* 2$##3%-'>* +($#* V"&'* C/"&'"(* 6)&* ),&$* -%* )''"%.)%2"* to do some- talk to. And that’s just life. I don’t Relief Services in Baltimore, Md. was going to ),$%1&-."* C)4(-%-* &'3."%'&8* D(8* ;-#-* !"T)3,F* 2$$(.-%)'$(* $+* ]-&O)%-2* get overseas.

I didn’t see it.” thing more know a lot, I’ve learned a lot but on Feb. 17. do,” Jen Hardy, #-%-&'(>* $+* D'8* 51%"&* C/3(2/F* 6)%'".* '$* ()-&"* /"(* I$-2"* +$(* '/"* than write a I’m still learning more,” Swope Dr. Jerome Zurek, chair of the new media comundocumented. check. I want to learn. I want to said. communication department, and munications officer, said. possible. :9/"("Y&*4""%*)*,)(1"*]-&O)%-2*O("&"%2"*^-%*'/"*2$%1("1)'-$%_*&-%2"* Faculty and students also disDr. Nicholas Rademacher, assisHardy questioned whether or “I just didn’t see how, in my visit. I want to feel and touch and `aAbF=* !"T)3,* &)-.8* :b@* O"(2"%'* )("* ;"X-2)%F* `@* O"(2"%'* )("* T3"('$* tant professor of religion, along not she was taking the right ca- tiny little town in California, how smell,’” Jen Swope, program of- cussed how the curriculum could this girl who wasn’t supposed to ficer, said. be implemented more effectively. with 11 students met with em- reer path.

Many of the CRS employees Professors are the driving force ployees from CRS to discuss the “What if I made the wrong go to college could get overseas. I !$##%&'()*+', did not become familiar with challenges and rewards of work-,3..%,45'#-,36)012.25#301$%*.377 choice or what if I was going didn’t see it,” Hardy said.

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A recent study found that underemployment trends in both the Philip`c*2$##-''""*#"#4"(&*'$*/",O*O,)%*'/"*+3%2'-$%8* pines and the U.S. are strikingly similar.

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By Eleni Antipas Staff Writer

A recent series of interviews finds a striking similarity between Filipinos’ and Americans’ options when entering the job market.

Richard Vedder, director of the Center for College Affordability and Productivity on the Chronicle of Higher Education, stated 17 million college educated Americans are overqualified for their current jobs. Vedder suggests that Americans are opting for menial jobs because they pay better than occupations that require their college degrees.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states that 20.3 percent of Americans are underemployed. This trend is also visible in the Philippines, where

19.6 percent of college educated people are underemployed, which is attributed to 60 percent of the available positions in the job market that do not require a college degree.

Along with the rates of underemployment being similar in both America and the Philippines, so are the industries people are choosing to work in.

According to the Business Insider, more than 482,000 college-educated Americans are customer service representatives and over 100,000 are housekeepers and custodians, five percent of whom have doctorates. Similarly, in the Philippines people are graduating from college and entering the service industry.

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Editorial: Graduation is one of the proudest moments that people will have in their lives. But getting to that day requires a lot of meticulous planning and approval.

For seniors to graduate they need to complete their core requirements, major requirements and elective requirements, which usually adds up to about 123 credits.

It is easy to lose track of your classes, which is why every student has an advisor to guide them and to make sure that all of the requirements are fulfilled by second semester senior year.

The registrar also checks out a student’s transcript with a fine tooth comb to make sure everything is fulfilled for the big day. However the registrar only begins this auditing

Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011

Auditing for seniors must occur earlier to avoid problems that arise

process in the beginning of second semester.

The audit letters get sent out in alphabetical order and once a week, each letter is covered. What about

only a few weeks before their expected graduation date?

Classes are closed out by this point and the only thing open is individual

cess could be done first semester of a students senior year, allowing the registrar, advisor and student ample time to fix any problems that they seemingly may run into.

The offices that are in It would make more sense if the charge of auditing should start the process during fall auditing process could be done semester of senior year. first semester of a students senior That way, students have a year, allowing the registrar, advi- sufficient amount of time to speak with whomever sor and student ample time to fix they need to get in contact any problems that they seemingly with.

Education majors commay run into. plete their advising portion of audits their junior year, which allows them to the students with the last studies. So a student is be a part of student teachname Z? They receive forced to either take in- ing second semester senior their audit letters only a dividual studies courses, year. few weeks before gradua- which may result in payEvery student should tion. ment, or they will not be have to meet with their This can cause a major able to walk with their advisors second semester junior year in order for the problem, because if they class. are missing requirements, It would make more advisor to carefully look how is it possible to fix it sense if the auditing pro- over their transcripts.

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2010-2011 Editorial Staff EDITOR IN CHIEF Kelsey Kastrava MANAGING EDITOR Danielle Alio NEWS EDITOR Trevor Wallace NEWS EDITOR Eric Gibble A&E EDITOR Elizabeth Krupka A&E EDITOR Danielle McLaughlin FEATURES EDITOR Justin Sillner

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Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011

Washington Center presents internship program to students

By Eleni Antipas Staff Writer Each semester college students search for internships to gain experience and build their resumes. This month Cabrini is holding a lecture to inform students about internship opportunities.

On Thursday, Feb. 24, a representative from The Washington Center (TWC) will speak about their internship programs. The lecture begins at 3:15 p.m. in room 351 in Founder’s Hall.

“Cabrini has had a long history with The Washington Center. Students have been going there since the ‘80s,” Dr. James Hedtke, professor of history and political science, said.

TWC aids students in obtaining internships in all areas of study. According to their website, http://www.twc.edu/internships, internships acquired through TWC include responsibilities such as assisting attorneys during a trial, developing websites and databases, assisting in television and radio production, conducting scientific research, building economic models and summarizing Capitol Hill briefings. In fact, many of the internships include working with government agencies and CNN. “The Washington Center is the best clearinghouse for internships because they make difficult positions accessible to students,” Hedtke said.

“I was an intern at the office of the attorney general for the District of Columbia in the area of child abuse and neglect. While I was in the office I drafted important documents, such as motions, subpoenas and prepared the attorneys for trial by preparing trial binders for them. I also attended trials, mediations and interviews with them,” Jennifer Bollinger, Cabrini College and TWC aluma, said.

When TWC was founded by William M. Burke over 30 years ago the non-profit organization had four employees.

Currently, the program employs 70 people and it consists of over 40,000 alumni. Unlike other internship students, those who are accepted into the TWC program take classes, perform their internship duties and take part in scheduled activities while living in the District of Columbia for the entire fall, spring or summer semester.

“The internship was a positive influence on me in a big way. It showed me how a big law office operates, how a court room operates and opened me to a whole new world and experience I didn’t know. It showed me what type of law I wanted to specialize in as well as what type of lawyer I wanted to be,” Bollinger said.

TWC offers activities that engage students in social and educational events kayaking on the Potomac River and weekend trips to Atlantic City, N.J. “There is no environment like the nation’s capitol. Students will be where the heartbeat of America is,” Hedtke said.

The speech will inform students on the application process and the necessary qualifications to be accepted into the program. For example, the speaker will examine the grade point average requirements and the number of credits a student must have completed in their college career upon entering the internship program.

The speaker will review the total cost for the program, which will include information on the application, academic and housing fees. Students will also receive information about the more than 10 scholarships and awards that are given to students each semester.

“I hope students take away from this that there are alternatives to doing a standard internship,” Hedtke said.

The representative will discuss TWC’s study abroad programs. TWC offers students an opportunity to learn and gain career skills while living in either Sydney, Australia or London, England.

“Students will learn a different style of government with the study abroad program,” Hedtke said. epa722@cabrini.edu

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Students think beyond charity BEYOND, page 1 behind the level of involvement students have with the curriculum and many underclassmen learn what their strengths and passions are by being pushed to reach their potential by professors.

Students involved in CRS on campus are determined to educate other students on the work CRS does and its mission.

CRS strives to help others learn how to help themselves.

“Our goal essentially is to put ourselves out of business,” Lou Charest, advisor to university programs at CRS, said.

Members of CRS also encouraged students to think beyond charity.

“It’s easy to pull out your credit card or write a check or throw some money into a collection basket. But it’s really challenging because what we’re asking people to do with this justice orientation is to maybe change something about how they live, which is very hard but also to think beyond, ‘Oh I gave a check, I’m absolved,” Swope said.

Students could also relate to the personal conflicts that a career embodying social justice entails.

“I had a huge conflict

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Art Kirby, CRS regional representative for East Africa, was one of several speakers that provided insight into the operatiosn of the non-governmental organization. between my personal life and my passion for raising awareness for human trafficking in the beginning of my journey. My mom has fought my whole life to take me away from everything that is bad in the world,” Danielle DiBartolo, junior social work major, said.

Despite being raised sheltered, DiBartolo was able to convince her family that

Cabrini’s mission coincided with her in ways other universities and college’s could not offer her.

“They were resistant about learning more because they were so afraid for me, but once we broke down that wall, things got better,” DiBartolo said.

Students found the trip beneficial to shaping their own careers and aspirations

after college.

“Catholic Relief Services has given me aspirations of change, hope and vision that will surely enhance my future desires and career goals,” Jenna Carrocia, sophomore psychology major, said. erg722@cabrini.edu mmg65@cabrini.edu

Filipinos’ seek job security amid fragile economic state FILIPINOS’, page 1 the lobby of the Pennisula Hotel in Manilia waiting for his boss when he began discussing how he came to be a driver. Lamaca mentioned that he studied elementary education and claimed that teaching was his passion.

When Lamaca graduated from college he immediately accepted a position teaching first grade in a public school in Manila for 7,850 Philippine pesos (PHP) ($178.00) a month.

However, in 2001, around the time Lamaca’s first child was born, cutbacks were being made in the public school system in Manila and Lamaca was laid off.

“I saw an add in my church’s newsletter for a driving position for a local wealthy family. I needed a job to support my family. I told my wife I would become a driver. I convinced her and myself that I would be able to return to teaching in one year,” Lamaca said.

Currently, Lamaca has been driving for the Villanueva family for 10 years and has no plans to return to teaching.

He earns 7,000 PHP ($158.00) a month plus bonus and overtime for extended trips and holidays. Although Lamaca took a monthly pay cut of 850 PHP ($19.00), his driving position allows

him to earn money year round unlike teaching.

“The school year here is from June to March. Many of my friends that are still teaching say they are always looking for work during the summer because they need to have some type of income coming in. I do not envy them.

I enjoy driving because it is a secure job and I do not have to worry about providing for my family,” Lamaca said.

Amy Chua was making dinner when

Villanueva’s are wonderful people, but I studied to be a nurse and I hope to be able to return to Palawan and practice nursing soon,” Chua said.

Elizabeth Reles is a family friend of the Villanueva family. She stopped by for lunch and shared her experience working as a registered nurse in a county hospital in Makati. As a nurse she could not make enough money to support her family. Reles was assigned to a minimum of 20 patients at a time and she was only making 7,000 PHP ($158.00) a month.

“I became a nurse because I heard it was easier to get a Visa to come to States. I want to move there with my family and work as a nurse,” Reles said.

After three years of working at the county hospital, Reles was still paying off her tuition while waiting for a Visa.

Six months ago Reles decided to take a job at the KGB call center (http:// www.kgbph.com). The only requirement for the job was being fluent in English and the call center pays 2,000 PHP ($45.00) more a month than Reles was making as a nurse and receives generous benefits. They find working to alleviate poverty the most fulfilling part of their work.

“...they are always looking for work during the summer because they need some type of income coming in.” she explained that she was originally from Palawan but moved to Manila to study nursing. After passing her board exams, Chua was unable to find a nursing position.

Currently, Chua is also employed by the Villanueva family as a yaya, which is a title given to nannies in the Philippines. Chua’s responsibilities as a yaya include preparing meals, household chores and looking after the Villanueva’s youngest daughter Lisa. As a yaya Chua earns 5,000 PHP ($113.00) a month.

“I am grateful to have a job and the

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Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011

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GLOBAL & NATIONAL Special Forces officer arrested after shooting

Fire kills two boys in Olney Two children were killed in a fire in the Olney section of Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon. The fire began before noon on the 100 block of Sparks Street, with fire fighters responding to the 911 call within four minutes.

Two young boys trapped inside of the row house were found dead, while several other trapped residents were able to escape. Control of the fire was gained within 45 minutes.

Raymond A. Davis, a retired Special Forces soldier, was arrested in Pakistan after shooting two men at a traffic stop last month.

It has now been confirmed that his crime was part of an attempt to collect surveillance on militant groups inside of Pakistan that was by a CIA-led team.

President Obama made a public plea last week to allow Davis to be released.

Read the original story on NYTimes.com | Feb. 22, 2011

Bahrain calls for an end to violence

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Protesters outside the White House urge President Obama to speak out against the violence occurring on the Libyan people on Feb. 19.

House votes to cut federal budget

On Feb. 19, government officials in Manama, Bahrain withdrew security forces and asked that the violent outbursts that had been taking place come to an end.

Protestors were extremely happy with the government’s request to stop the violence and achieve some peace. The events in Bahrain are still being watched closely because neighboring Saudi Arabia has experienced recent protests that have resulted in violence.

More than $60 billion was voted to be cut from the federal budget by the House on Saturday. With a 235 to 189 vote, the Republican’s have intentions of changing the budget and shrinking the government.

A huge deficit in spending over the next several months would impact domestic programs, foreign aid and military projects. Top Republican’s have stated they will not approve a budget without cuts.

Read the original story on NYTimes.com | Feb. 19, 2011

Read the original story on NYTimes.com | Feb. 19, 2011

Violence erupts across Libya A third day of violent demonstrations were held in Benghazi, Libya to challenge the 41- year reign of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi. Hundreds have been killed in the North African country.

Eyewitnesses on the ground have claimed that the government is bombing its own people to quell the violence Libyan Leader Muammar elQaddafi’s son, in a nationally televised address, says that continued protest against his father could lead to civil war.

Protesters have already taken over the city of Benghazi. Members of the government are join-

ing the protesters in calling for the ouster of Qaddafi after 40 years.

Read the original story on NYTimes.com | Feb. 18, 2011

Dems flee Wisconsin Fourteen Wisconsin Democratic state senators fled the state to prevent vote on Governor Walker’s budget. The bill would limit collective bargaining rights and force public employees to pay more for into their benefits.

Liz Scopelliti Copy Editor ems83@cabrini.edu

THIS WEEK AT CABRINI Thursday, Feb. 24

Friday, Feb. 25

Saturday, Feb. 26

Opening Reception: Dennis Bertram’s “Bouquet Skyships” Exhibition Attend the free opening reception for “Bouquet Skyships,” an exhibition of 17 paintings by Dennis Bertram running through March 31 in the Gorevin Fine Arts Gallery beginning at 5 p.m.

NPF (Not-for-profit Philadelphia Fair) for students and alumni Explore jobs, internships and volutneer opportunities at Bryn Mawr College in Thomas Great Hall from 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

See Sports, page 14 for a listing of events

Sunday, Feb. 27

March, Feb. 28

Tuesday, Feb. 29

Semester Break No classes until March 6.

Monday Mile Walk Jess Huda hosts the mile walk. The group will meet at the Health Hut in Marketplace.

Last Day to Apply for December 2011 Graduation For information on applying for graduation, visit www.cabrini.edu/Registrar.

Read the original story on Philly.com | Feb. 22, 2011

Yearlong hearings end in no resolution Philadelphia’s public school system is still under scrutiny by the Human Relations Commission, after they vocalized their concern with the lack of preventative actions taking place with the recent bullying issues.

After a yearlong series of 11 public hearings held in the city and no solution, the commission feels that there needs to be a system-wide solution put into place in order to resolve conflicts.

Author to present in Widener Local author and historian Dr. Randall Miller will present “A Meditation on America’s Ordeal by Fire: Religion in/ and the Civil War” on Tuesday, March 22.

Dr. Miller has written several books, including ones on African-American culture and religion, and the Civil War and reconstruction. This free event will be held in the Widener Center Lecture Hall and will be open to the public. Contact Dr. James Hedtke for further information.

Read the original story on cabrin.edu | Feb. 16, 2011 Liz Scopelliti Copy Editor ems83@cabrini.edu

News

Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011

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Unrest in Egypt personal for local professor Eastern University professor believes social justice for Egyptians is not being met

By John Fennell Staff Writer Since the end of January, the attention of millions of people has been on the Middle East and it’s pro-democracy demonstrations.

For Dr. Jo Saba, psychology professor at Eastern University, the civil unrest hits close to home. Saba came to the U.S. from Egypt when he was 18 to further his education. His family and friends are living in the civil unrest that has been rocking the country since Jan. 25.

“The government did not invest sufficiently in fighting poverty for Egyptians.

[This] is a concern of mine. Even though I’m not a poor man working in Egypt, but it concerns me out of social justice perspective,” Saba said.

After completing his Masters in counseling psychology, Saba lived and worked in Egypt from 2002-2005 as a psychotherapist. He owned his own practice in addition to working in a hospital right outside of Cairo.

Saba could relate with the protesters, although most of their complaints did not affect him directly.

“I see the lack of initiative and misdirected finances as oppressive,” Saba said, referring to the Egyptian government concerning itself more with military improvements than economic development.

President Hosni Mubarak, after increased pressure internally and from the international community, stepped down and handed over power to the military on Feb. 11. Egypt followed Tunisia as the second

Middle Eastern country to have it’s citizens take to the streets in pro-democratic demonstrations that led to the removal of their leaders.

Saba said his family that is living in Heliopolis, a suburb of Cairo, are following closely to what is going on.

However, they have not been affected by the violence.

“My family has been blessed to not be harmed or touched in any direct way,” Saba said.

In response to protesters organizing their demonstration efforts via social media, Mubarak attempted to shut down the internet and cell phone use across the country.

Despite this, Saba was able to communicate with his family over the phone regularly even though at times it was spotty.

For over 30 years the Egyptian government, led by Mubarak, enjoyed friendly relations with the U.S. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has given Egypt $28 billion since 1975, which was marked for economic and development assistance.

The U.S. has given $1.3 billion annually in aid towards modernizing the countries military, according to the U.S. Department of State.

Since Jan. 25, other countries have faced similar demands from its people.

Bahrain, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Syria and Yemen are also seeing civil unrest directed at the government.

Saba, who is watching from afar, sees his country moving in the right direction and credits the students for their sacrifice

for their country.

“I feel proud of the Egyptian students who started the demonstrations for advocating for themselves and for the oppressed in Egypt,” Saba said. “I’m proud of them

for the changes that are already made. The sacrifices they have already made have not been a waste.” fennelljr457@gmail.com

Alumni, students discuss implementing Fair Trade as part of Justice Matters core curriculum

By Carol Dwyer Staff Writer Alumni spent time at a discussion on social justice, led by communication professor Jerome Zurek at Seven Stones Café in Media, Pa., on Thursday, Feb. 10. The discussion included the idea of implementing Fair Trade as a social issue that should be included into the Justice Matters core curriculum.

Zurek believes the Justice Matters program will provide Cabrini students with the most powerful and practical core education available at any college in the world.

“Individual parts of the core curriculum can be found elsewhere,” Zurek said. “But the sum total will prepare Cabrini students in a unique way for what they will face in the 21st century.”

The goal of the college is to “develop real-world problem solvers,” according to Zurek.

The Justice Matters program achieves this partly with Engagements with the Common Good (ECG) classes, which address and raise awareness of major problems in society. These problems may be on a local level, from affecting people in a neighboring

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As Media, Pa. promotes itsef as “America’s First Fair Trade Town,” Seven Stones Cafe was the scene of Cabrini’s discussion on how to include Fair Trade within the Justice Matters core curriculum. town, to problems on a global scale.

“Look at the example of students who have worked in the Inside/Out Prison course and have developed proposals to facilitate prisoner re-entry into society,” Zurek said. “Look at the students who have developed material to educate teachers about how to spot the results of domestic violence in the classrooms.”

“There were graduates from the ‘70s and people who gradu-

ated just five years ago. All of them seemed equally engaged in the theme of Cabrini and the Justice Matters curriculum,” Kelsey Kastrava, junior communication major, said.

From first-hand experience woven into it, the ECG class focuses on dating and domestic violence and teaches the statistics about this problem. It also covers the societal ideas about the roles of men and women in relation to domestic violence incidents.

Students are able to become advocates for victims of domestic violence, helping them to make informed choices to protect themselves.

“The opportunity to speak with former Cabrini students about their experiences with social justice and tell them the stories of our own experiences was so interesting,” Kastrava said.

Such a class is also an example of how the Justice Matters program is not simply in theory

format, teaching by the textbook.

The knowledge a student gains through the program’s courses can be applied to a real-world situation.

“These examples and countless other examples show how Cabrini students can and will tackle new problems with creative insight and an educated heart,” Zurek said.

According to the Cabrini website’s academic section on the core curriculum, 3-credit ECG classes are offered at the freshman, sophomore and junior level.

The academic section of Cabrini’s website states that for senior year, students work on a capstone course involving a project that incorporates their major.

With a large banner displayed near the cafe referencing Media, Pa., as “America’s First Fair Trade Town,” Seven Stones Café was a choice location to discuss social justice.

For those who have never been there, Seven Stones Café has a lot of creativity from the artwork on display to the food available. You can connect with them on social network websites such as Facebook and MySpace. cdwyerpj@gmail.com

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Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011

acebook gone too far

By Jesse Gaunce Asst. Sports Editor

I think people use Facebook too much.

Be honest with yourself, you’re probably on it when you’re doing homework or writing a paper. You’re probably on it when you have friends over. You’re probably even on it on your cell phone or iPod when you’re out somewhere.

I’m guilty of all of that just as much as the next person, but I’m not nearly as obsessed as some people are.

According to Facebook’s statistics page, there are currently 500 million active users and 50 percent of them log in daily.

People also spend over 700 billion minutes per month of Facebook.

Of the 500 million active users, 200 million of them use Facebook mobile and are twice as active on Facebook than people who don’t use Facebook mobile.

See what I mean?

On his blog, michaelthemaven.com, Michael Maven posted a poll and asked how many times a day people check their Facebook. 23.48 percent (58 votes) say they check their accounts anywhere between two to five times a day. 22.67 percent (56 votes) say they check theirs about six to 10 times a day.

That sounds pretty accurate as far as how many times I, myself and my friends go on our accounts. The thing that astounds me the most is that according to his poll,

8.5 percent of the people that voted (21 votes) check their accounts more than 40 times a day.

These aren’t official results conducted by researchers or anything, but those numbers are still pretty interesting to say the least.

One thing that really bothers me and can support why I believe people use Facebook too much, is the fact that I have heard people blame the website for missing class, not sleeping and gaining weight. Don’t blame the website, blame yourself for being lazy.

Facebook didn’t tell you to fail that test or gain 15 pounds.

Even when they aren’t using their computers, I’ve seen people leave Facebook up just so they don’t have to log back in later.

I can’t figure out if that’s just how unbelievably lazy people are, or if they’re just obsessed.

Twitter is also very popular, as it can be downloaded to cell phones, iPod’s and so on. According to a survey by Gigya.com, 44 percent of people use Facebook for social sharing, whereas only 29 percent use Twitter. So we can obviously see what is more popular.

Out of that 44 percent that use Facebook for social sharing, I bet a good percentage of them share their daily life story.

It amazes me that people post their daily schedules on Facebook and actually think the majority of their friends care. Why would I need or want people that I don’t even talk to anymore to know where I am and what I’m doing at all times?

It also amazes me that people update

Facebook is working on site improvements all the time. An upcoming feature hopes to streamline your major modes of communication; facebook notifications, email and chats, in once place. their statuses as a way to get attention. Obviously, the purpose of posting a status is to start a conversation, but I feel like a lot of times some people’s statuses are geared more towards wanting to start an online therapy session rather than just a casual conversation.

Posting a status like that every once in a while is fine because everyone has bad days, but when people repetitively say things like “I hate my life” or “Omg I feel

like I’m going to die,” it drives me nuts. If you really want to hate your life so much, go live with people in Haiti and then tell everyone how much your life sucks.

Facebook is meant to be a harmless way of interacting with your friends when you aren’t physically with them. So why and how did it become a social diary? jtg45@cabrini.edu

Animal cruelty reaches new lows

By Carol Dwyer Asst. Perspectives Editor

In the past week, I received an email from the Care2 petition website concerning the slaughter of 100 sled dogs in Canada. This is one of many advocacy actions which Care2 seeks to bring about awareness and justice for the sake of abused or killed animals.

According to an Associated Press story on Yahoo!, the dogs were killed by being shot or their throats were cut just because business was down. This was an unnecessary and heartless act by those involved to take the lives of these dogs.

The sled dogs did the job of taking people out on offthe-beaten-path tours that were offered by Outdoor Adventures Whistler, according to the Associated Press. As an unusual activity, it seems that there would be plenty of thrill-seekers out there wanting to see Canada’s wilderness with such a tour. A company such as Outdoor Adventures Whistler would always have its targeted audience of adventurers who could keep business going, right? However, the killing of 100 sled dogs was a no-win situation.

The way I see it is that business could have still picked up, maybe with the help of strengthened efforts in marketing and advertising. If business does not pick up, arrangements could have been made to give the dogs to good homes. There was no need to decide that the dogs were completely useless and undeserving of their lives.

Those involved in killing 100 sled dogs definitely need to be brought to justice.

As word gets out, they won’t have a business to worry about because nobody will want to deal with a company involved in such a terrible act against animals. If a humane decision had been made, the dogs would still be alive and there would still be a chance for the business to pick up again.

This is only a part of the situation. According to the Agence France-Presse (AFP), an employee of the adven-

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Sled dogs like these are a huge part of tourism in colder climates. They are slaughtered because the cost to maintain them becomes too high when business slows. ture company who killed the dogs is said to have won coverage for post-traumatic stress disorder that killing the dogs caused. Dogs are murdered and the killer makes a claim as a victim? If that part is true, it is crazy because the killer is still alive and breathing. Those 100 sled dogs are the true victims in this story because their lives ended in a terrible way, furthest from natural causes.

Maybe the killer felt guilty, but greedy jumps out to me as a better description. Business is lacking, so dogs are killed and suddenly a monetary award goes to the killer for PTSD. It almost sounds like a there was a plan to do that in order to make up for the loss in business profits.

But again, that is all dependent upon if the PTSD claim in this story is true. If it turns out to be true, what kind of insurance company decides that the killer of these dogs is the victim?

I’m no expert on PTSD. However, I can think of many other situations that happen to people that really cause them to suffer from it. A person held in a hostage situation could suffer from PTSD, but not the one holding people hostage. So how does someone who kills animals claim to be the victim, on the receiving end of something traumatic? If doing such an act really torments the killer so much, why did it happen in the first place? It doesn’t make sense.

Killing an animal or animals over a lack of business also doesn’t make sense. It says that the killer only saw dollar signs when looking at whatever animal they work with. Animals are much more than dollar signs and should be given their chance at life. As pets, they give people happy and humorous moments. As wildlife, they help people to appreciate nature whether they are viewed in person or represented in various forms of media.

I feel that there is a growing respect and effort to protect even wildlife that tends to have fearsome reputations.

This is because people see how those animals benefit the ecosystem in their own way. On social media websites, I see advocacy under way to stop shark finning and aerial wolf hunts. This shows that people see those animals as deserving of life and I agree because they have a reason to be here. The 100 sled dogs that were killed did not have a harmful reputation, like many other non-menacing animals that also get slaughtered.

Animals, dangerous or completely harmless, should not be killed for the sake of a business and its profits. I hope that this makes people aware of how companies treat animals when their business incorporates them in their activities. It would definitely help to know that if a business treats animals poorly, so that the animals can be rescued from abuse and death. Then people can take their business to similar companies that treat animals ethically in their practices. cdwyerpj@gmail.com

Perspectives

Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011

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Tailgating: gateway to road rage

By Nick LaRosa Asst. Sports Editor

Have you ever had the misfortune of glancing at your rearview mirror to see nothing but the front windshield of the car driving behind you? It’s called tailgating and, at times, it can be the most frightening ordeal for a driver.

If you need a more concise definition of what tailgating is, it is when a driver follows another automobile too closely, a practice which often increases the chance of an accident or collision.

Not far removed from road rage, tailgating driving is dangerous, pointless, annoying and extremely frustrating to deal with.

Need I say more?

I am a commuter and spend over an hour a day driving, and tailgating is something that I, unfortunately, see fairly often.

I personally don’t have many pet peeves, but unnecessarily tailgating me, or another driver for that matter, is at the top of my list.

The big question for me is always this: what is the point of tailgating?

Chances are the driver behind you is probably impatient, running late or just enjoys the company of your car’s back bumper. Or, another logical answer, they simply don’t like following the rules of the road, such as the posted speed limit.

In my experiences with these annoying drivers, the speed limit definitely has something to do with tailgating. Me personally, I try to stick around the posted limit because speeding tickets are not something I want to have added to my record.

Unless you are driving severely under the speed limit, tailgating shouldn’t even

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“Chances are the driver behind you is probably impatient, running late or just enjoys the company of your car’s back bumper.” be an issue. There’s just no reason to and it is always a dangerous and unjustified driving practice.

The most terrifying ordeal of being tailgated by another driver often has to deal with the type of car a driver has.

At least it does for me. Probably because my microscopic Honda Civic doesn’t exactly have the fear factor of a Hummer H2

or Cadillac Escalade.

According to SmartMotorist.com, “those that drive family & economy cars tailgate less than those who drive sports cars and SUVs by a ratio of 2 to 1.”

If you are going to drive in this manner because you have an SUV or some type of luxury vehicle, please consider that you are not the only ones on the road. You aren’t

Nothing really special about

Valentine’s Day

By Olivia Torrence Asst. Perspectives Editor

Valentine’s Day, barf. PDA (public display of affection), barf. Someone remind me the reason for Valentine’s Day again? Love.

Oh, that’s right, to remind your significant other how much you love them and how much they mean to you? It really takes a holiday to tell someone that, I forgot. Can anyone else believe that there is really a holiday dedicated to hearts, romance, chocolate (which I don’t mind), roses, cupid and jewelry? It is every girl’s “dream holiday.” Well, not mine.

Right about now you’re thinking this is one coldhearted, single girl. That’s where you’re wrong. I currently have a boyfriend and I’m really not a coldhearted person. Valentine’s Day has just always been my least favorite holiday. No offense to Saint Valentine.

Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love chocolate. I lose all jewelry, flowers are nice and pretty until they wilt away, and hearts are cute. What is the point in all of these things?

Why should someone have to buy you chocolate, flowers and jewelry to say “I love you?” Shouldn’t this be something that happens on a regular basis, considering you are in a relationship with them?

Now the next question that arises for me is what do you buy the guy on Valentine’s Day? The guy doesn’t want chocolate and definitely doesn’t want flowers or jewelry. A card, maybe? That seems fair, you spend five dollars, he spends over a hundred.

Now this is what most girls need to know they are loved by their significant other, which is actually pretty dumb.

What did I do on Valentine’s Day? I went to dinner, gave and received a card and got my favorite piece of chocolate. So this means that my boyfriend that doesn’t love me because he didn’t serenade me and buy me a ring or a heart-shaped necklace.

In my opinion the guy should buy you dinner randomly whenever he feels like it, or maybe buy you a necklace on a day when he actually means it. Not just on Valentine’s Day because he “has” too or it’s the right thing to do. That’s just my opinion though.

Many girls will argue this because they love Valentine’s Day and that’s fine. The thought that you’re with a guy and he loves you and wants to wine and dine you is completely acceptable. Especially considering the slim pickings of guys these days.

After reading this article, I know you’re all thinking “what a bitch,” but I’m really not. I just am really confused as to why this holiday is so big and means so much to our society. I’d actually like to hear feedback on why you like Valentine’s Day. Maybe you can get me to change my mind! oat722@cabrini.edu

superior to the rules of the road. The type of car you own doesn’t entitle you to drive maniacally.

Certainly, tailgating is not only an issue with those who drive larger vehicles, but sometimes it feels that way. No matter what car the motorist behind you has, tailgating, unfortunately, has become practically inevitable.

Driving like this is very similar to road rage, and there is no reason to risk innocent lives because you are in a hurry or can’t tolerate the speed limits. A tailgating driver in your rearview mirror inflicts panic, which sometimes can cause you to drive with more attention on them than the road.

The worst part about being tailgated, in my eyes, is the shear terror it can bring upon someone. This is especially true if you are minding your own business and driving safely when someone comes out of nowhere and glues their automobile to your back bumper.

Unfortunately, some people drive like this all the time; you can’t just make the issue disappear overnight.

We always think about the dangers that cell phones and alcohol cause when put into play behind the wheel, but did you ever stop to think that you, the driver, might be increasing the risk of a major accident every time you sit behind the wheel?

Nothing good ever comes out of tailgating. If you are in a hurry or have road rage, don’t blame the car you’re stuck behind. Blame yourself for your reckless driving, because you are only increasing your chances of getting in an accident over something that shouldn’t even be an issue in the first place. nal42@cabrini.edu

Valentines:

by the numbers

• 53 percent of women in America would dump their boyfriends if they did not get them anything for Valentine’s Day. • The average U.S. consumer is expected to spend $116.21 on Valentine’s Day gifts, meals and entertainment.

• Men spend double what women spend on Valentine’s day: $158.71 compared to $75.79.

• Chocolate and candy sales reach profits of $1,011 billion during Valentine’s season.

• 11 percent of Americans get engaged on Valentine’s Day. • According to a Durex survey, condom sales are highest around Valentine’s Day: 20 to 30 percent more than usual. according to the business insider

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Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011

New VP brings CRS experience to college justin sillner / features editor

By Melanie Greenberg Asst. Features Editor With a core curriculum focused on Justice Matters, Cabrini students do not realize the resources they have at their fingertips. Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an organization that Cabrini has a great partnership with thanks to the help of Joan Neal, the vice president of institutional planning and effectiveness, a newly-created position at Cabrini.

Neal served as executive vice president, U.S Operations, before leaving CRS in 2008. During her six years there, she led the development of the CRS college and university partnership program. Subsequently, she served on the Cabrini Board of Trustees for two years before stepping down at the request of President George to take her new position with the college.

The trips and memories Neal experienced in her time with CRS allow her to share her compassion with others and inspire them to work towards justice. Neal’s first trip was to the Congo, which also was her first trip to the African continent and the developing world.

After the tsunami in India in 2005, Neal made a trip to the country immediately after the storm.

“I had never seen such destruction and had no idea that water could do so much damage,” Neal said in an email

interview. Neal returned to India a year later in 2006 and said it was encouraging to see the progress that had been made.

“In both India and the Congo, the ‘tenacity of spirit’ that I observed among the people was a special blessing and I am eternally grateful for these and all of the other experiences I was privileged to have overseas,” Neal said.

Not all of Neal’s memorable experiences with CRS have occurred overseas. She opened six regional offices around the country, the first office being in Radnor.

After establishing the work of CRS in the United States, representing the U.S. in 99 countries around the world in efforts that continue today and opening CRS offices across the country, Neal will always have a special and meaningful place for CRS in her life.

“I feel truly blessed to have had the opportunity to travels overseas, to visit programming, to see issues up close and to meet and interact with so many people all over the world who are dealing with the big challenges but who still manage to keep their sense of dignity, hope and faith alive,” Neal said.

Retiring early from CRS, Neal continues to be engaged and remains in touch with many of her former colleagues and staff members including CRS President Ken Hackett.

As vice president of institutional planning and effec-

tiveness, Neal is the chief planning officer for Cabrini. Her focus is to insure the strategic processes (academic, student services, financial, technological, human resources and master planning) are all integrated with each other.

Her goal is to insure strategic alignment so that students, faculty and staff are all working towards accomplishing the three focuses in our mission statement: academic excellence, leadership development and commitment to social justice.

“I am not aware of any other college or university that focuses on social justice the way Cabrini does,” Neal said.

“That commitment, to work for justice in the world and to form students who will share that commitment, is at the heart of this institution and is clearly reflected in the mission statement.”

The focus of Neal’s work is the issues that face the school today and in the future. She deals with many different issues by applying her numerous years of experience with strategic planning, particularly with non-profit organizations. Acting as the principal liaison with the Missionary Sisters, Neal also hopes to apply her vast knowledge of international social justice issues to deepen the college’s partnership with its founding order. mmg65@cabrini.edu

Student raises safe-driving awareness through new program

By John Fennell Staff Writer

and lose someone they care about like our friend’s family,” Beckham said. “We had to do something.”

Stick 1 Save 1 provides parents with a means to hold their child accountable before something tragic happens. A bumper sticker is given to the parents to place on the back of their teen driver’s vehicle. That sticker has a unique ID number so other motorists can see if teens are driving dangerously and can call a toll free number, give the number and parents will be alerted to the driving behavior of their teen. It is similar to what you find on the back of a tractor trailer. The “How’s my Driving” decal that allows other motorists to report

dangerous trucks on the road.

Their initial start-up cost for the nonprofit was in the purchasing of the actual bumper stickers. Like most growing companies they needed a significant amount of capital to help get off the ground.

“We put in a couple hundred dollars of our own money working summer jobs,” Beckham said.

The White brothers initially came up with the idea and included Beckham and Major. Beckham’s role within the organization is in the area of public relations. He finds investors, clientele and raises money. Beckham even reached out to Mayor James Baker of Wilmington, Del. to see

Winning the first of any award carries with it a special kind of burden of living up to that distinguished honor. For Jaiquann Beckham and Barien and Darien White, friends and track teammates at Christiana High School in Delaware, being awarded the i.am scholarship was only the first step on a journey of making a difference in their community.

In May 2009 Beckham, an elementary education major, was invited on the Oprah Winfrey Show. He along with the White brothers and fellow teammate Elijah Williams were to be acknowledged for winning the inaugural scholarship given out by the Black Eyed Peas’ Will.i.am.

For Beckham and his friends, the scholarship award, created to provide financial assistance for the entirety of the recipients’ post-secondary education, is meant to be an investment in the future of young leaders and innovators.

When a close friend of theirs was involved in a tragic car accident that killed one person and injured two others, the three friends founded Stick 1 Save 1.

Along with Jeff Major, another member of the Christiana track team, they have started jaiquann beckham/ submitted photo a non-profit organization. Their sole mis- Beckham pictured far right, with friends Barien (L) and Darien (R) White. The sion is to reduce the number of teen fatali- three along with friend Jeff Major, not pictured, started an organization to try ties caused by inexperienced drivers. and reduce the number of teen fatalities by unsafe drivers.

“We didn’t want to see any families hurt

if the state had any grants that would help them. Baker asked them for a budget proposal and they have a meeting scheduled over spring break.

Eventually, that financial backing did arrive from a family friend of the Whites.

Decembre Pierce of North Carolina, who owns a daycare, The Love Center, offered to partner with them. This was the just the break these young men needed, who are now in the process of signing a contract with Pierce for the seed money that will get their company started.

“It was a blessing,” Beckham said of the timing of Pierce’s offer.

Beckham says he still has plans to talk to other local politicians to solicit more funding and help to get their name out. The young men who have started this company have taken an opportunity given to them by a famous person and have gone on to make a name for themselves and have a positive impact for their community. jf737@cabrini.edu

Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011

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The LLCs: Top Left: ACE Commuter Top Right: ACE Residential Left: E.A.R.T.H. Right: Honors Bottom Left: Voices of Justice Bottom Right: Realizing Dreams

LLCs foster close relationships

By Chelbi Mims Asst. Features Editor

Small classes, personal relationships with professors, real-world experience and long-lasting friendships are a part of the territory at Cabrini. Living and Learning Communities were devised in 2007 to enhance the traits that draw most people to Cabrini’s campus.

Since then, the Living and Learning Communities (LLC)s have grown from two communities to six, extending leadership, sense of belonging and academic success through past and present students.

“I liked that we lived and learned together even though we did not always get along, we were all sort of like a family with rough patches here and there. Most of us are all doing something important whether it be a student leader, a student ambassador, a student athlete, an RA or a peer mentor, we all developed leadership skills,” Melissa Moore, Voices of Justice 2008-2009, and junior history and American studies major, said.

Living and Learning Communities are broken up into six theme-based groups: Voices of Justice, Realizing Dreams, E.A.R.T.H., Honors, Academic and Career Exploration for both commuters and residents.

According to Richie Gebauer, director of Living and Learning Communities, LLCs are designed to increase student retention rate, develop close relationships between peers and faculty that extend beyond the classroom, help students achieve high level of academic success and increase student sense of belonging.

LLCs are known as first-year engage-

shoved into a new situation, like college, it’s great to have that support. It has helped me adjust to college better because I came into it knowing that I was a part of a group, not alone,” Samantha Shea, Realizing Dreams 2010-2011, and freshman psychology major, said.

The LLCs take an off-campus trip.

The Voices of Justice take an annual trip

“It makes you feel like a part of a family straight off the bat. When you’re being shoved into a new situation, like college, its great to have that support.” ment experiences, which take a hands-on approach to learning. Students live in a tight-knit community, take two to three classes per semester with their community and are involved in activities on and off campus. These communities transform and mold first-year students by specific courses taken, people encountered and activities and hobbies that are precise to the needs of the student.

“It makes you feel like a part of a family straight off the bat. When you’re being

to Washington, D.C. in early September to view Monasteries, attend a Nationals baseball game and visit the National Mall.

Realizing Dreams takes a trip to New York City to visit the museum of natural history and shop. They also take a reunion trip to Lancaster, Pa. “I had only been to New York once, so going there with Realizing Dreams was cool because I became closer with my teachers and my peers,” Abiu Santos, Realizing Dreams 2009-2010, and sophomore

accounting major, said.

Each LLC is granted a Master Learner.

The Master Learner is a student who has previously gone through a year in the LLC. They are there to guide, direct, lead and build the transformation of the first-year student. They hold tutoring sessions, movie nights and are available to discuss class and personal matters.

“I love being a Master Learner. It has given me so many opportunities of leadership on campus. I am studying to become a teacher so it gives me an opportunity to help and practice tutoring and teaching skills on the students,” Emma McNamara, ACE Residential Master Learner, and sophomore math and secondary education major, said.

Not only do students form personal relationships with their peers in their hallway, but they also build personal relationships with their teachers, which remain throughout their college career.

“I loved being in Voices of Justice (VOJ) because I became so close with my professors. I still go to their offices just to talk like once a week. He still helps me even though I am not in the VOJ,” Theresa Agro, sophomore education major, said. cam376@cabrini.edu

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Wing bowl is back with a vengence.

By Diana Campeggio Asst. A&E Editor The strategy of the night was to just wing it as students scrambled to mix as many ingredients as possible into their buffalo sauce concoctions.

Five teams came head to head to become the winning buffalo sauce mixologist at CAP board’s Wing Bowl held in the Market Place on Wednesday, Feb. 9.

“Our strategy is to win, that’s pretty much it,” team We’re Back said.

Team We’re Back indeed took first place, reclaimed their champion title from last semester, with team Bryan and Nick coming in a close second.

According to team We’re Back, they came with a winning mentality and the hopes to be reining champions a second time. Their sauce stayed true to the traditional hot and spicy ideals, which ultimately won over the crowd.

“It’s a little bit of this and a little bit of that and a lot of love,” the team said.

Team Bryan and Nick’s strategy was to add a menagerie of ingredients and most importantly, continuing to taste it often.

Some teams went for a different approach than the zesty buffalo sauce many expected, such as Team Five, aka house two.

“We’re going for sweet and spicy, the best of both worlds really,” Team Five said.

The team asked each member of the team what ingredients they liked, and added it to the mixture until the taste was to their lik-

ing, creating something that was sweeter than the average buffalo sauce.

Other teams, such as The Destroyers, owned up to not having a strategy and relied mainly on taste. “On the wings, it’s not bad,” the team said after tasting it for the first time.

This is the second semester that CAP board has held the wing bowl, and it remains a popular event on campus. Unlike some of the other wing bowls in the area, CAP board made the decision last semester to switch up the traditional wing-eating contest into something more interactive.

“It’s a change of pace on a regular wing bowl,” Sam Zeff, co-director of the special events committee of CAP board, said.

The teams were given a wide arrangement of different ingredients, from soy and hot sauce to syrup and brown sugar. Each team had 30 minutes to create their best wing sauce and the wings were tasted and voted on by the audience.

“It’s more interactive with everyone getting to eat and try the wings as oppose to just watching people eat,” Zeff said.

The event creates an environment in which everyone can participate, while still enjoying some free wings.

For other campus events put together by CAP board, see their Facebook page or follow them on Twitter.

It took Adam Sandler about six movies, but he is back and just as funny as ever in his new romantic comedy “Just Go With It.” With a very impressive supporting cast, Sandler pulls off the overall plot of the movie with minor crude humor and a few unqiue lines.

The plot of the movie is the usual guy works with girl, guy doesn’t realize he is in love with the girl.

However, in this specific case, the outcome is not everything that you expect and does leave you hanging for a little while.

The movie begins with Sandler (Danny) in a tux during the 1980s, and overhears a conversation about how his soon-to-be wife is only marrying him because of his potential career as a plastic surgeon.

Distruaught, Danny lets out his emotions at a bar, idlely playing with the wedding band, that should be forever on his left hand.

Then a woman hits on him and a brilliant idea dawns on him that maybe, pretending to be married and getting girls, is probably easier than actually being married.

Fast forward about ten years

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The wing bowl is a huge success on Cabrini’s campus. Students came out to be able to make and enjoy the fruits of their labors. dcc59@cabrini.edu

‘Just Go With It’ a pleasant surprise to audiences

By Elizabeth Krupka A&E Editor

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later and that is exactly what is still happening. He makes it a ritual to hang out at bars and pick up chicks using the divorced pick-up line.

Danny is a plastic surgeon with a very impressive resume. Jennifer Aniston (Katherine) is his wornout looking assistant who acts more like a protective older sister to Danny.

Katherine is constantly telling Danny to kill the act because one day he will eventually come to regret it.

Katherine, who is a single mom of two children, is the down-toearth woman and the only one who Danny is seemingly honest with.

While out at a party, Danny mct meets the beautiful woman who he does not want to lie to, Brooklyn A funny way to spend the night out is by seeing “Just Go With It” is better than what the commercials portray.

Decker (Palmer).

Interestingly, she does not find adorable children into helping him pleasant surprise and is hard for him attractive because he is “mar- create his make-believe family. audiences to call, which isn’t ried.” Danny was not wearing his The movie takes several twists atypical for a romantic comedy. ring when he was first introduced and turns from this point, however, Men and women of all ages to her. the movie never loses momentum. and walks of life will enjoy this After she finds the ring, she In fact “Just Go With It” was a film. The cast, which seems undemands an answer and being a fast-paced movie, that cuts out all usual, had chemistry which is typical man, who can’t admit he of the unnecessary conversations hard to fake. Not to mention there is wrong, Danny tells her he is di- and strange scenes. are multiple pieces of eye canvorced.

The cast, including the chil- dy for both the female and male Palmer then says she wants to dren, meshed well together to viewers. meet the woman and be able to create both tender and hilarious “Just Go With It” really almake some sort of peace with her. moments, which were effortlessly lows the viewer to let it go for Naturally, Katherine is the only rolled together. a night. woman who can play along so The ending of the movie is a efk722@cabrini.edu Danny black mails her and her

Are you so into what you are wearing that you need help keeping track of the clothing pieces in your closet? Stylebook, a closet manager and fashion assistant application, does just that and more.

The application is easy to use and can make life easier.

Instead of sitting in front of your closet trying to figure out an outfit to wear, you can figure it out on the go.

This application can be downloaded on an iPhone or an iPod touch by simply going to the app store or going to www.stylebookapp. com.

After downloading the application, the first thing to do is upload some photos of your clothing by using the camera on your device. You can even import pictures from iPhoto or copy and paste photos from the web.

The only thing that you should watch out for is the background in your pictures. Some of your photos may need to be edited before entering the closet on the application. A clear background is better for layering to be precise when in the outfit editor.

The outfit editor is where the magic begins. You can add as many pieces as you want and play around with mix and matching. Just scroll through your uploaded items with the left and right arrows.

Categories in the application help keep organization and can be edited, deleted or new ideas can be added on very easily at any time.

One of the items in each of your categories is chosen by the application, which matches your sense of style.

Outfits can be saved to the calendar by tapping on the specific day and adding the outfit you have created.

You can plan your outfits for the week ahead of time and add notes so that you know certain information such as, what other items match your black shirt or blue jeans, etc.

The history of the last time you have worn an outfit is automatically saved.

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A Taste of Spain in Wayne, Pa.

By Natalie Crawford Asst. Copy Editor One of the newest restaurants in Wayne, Pa., that is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. that serves lunch, dinner and tequila, is the Spanish/Mexican restaurant, Matador.

Bringing in Spanish culture, Matador is known for its tapas and Spanish specialties.

Whether you are stopping in for lunch or dinner, Matador gives you a variety of appetizers including soup, salad, small bites, tapas and entrees.

To start your meal off for lunch you have the option of sopa (soup), ensalada (salad) and tapas selectione (small bite selection).

The soups are Sopa de Frijoles Negros (Oaxacan black bean soup), Gazpacho Andaluz (traditional tomato gazpacho) and Sopa de Tortilla con Pollo (chicken tortilla soup).

There are four different selections of salads to choose from. ensalada gambas (arm greens, diced avocado, guajillo rubbed shrimp, avacado vinaigrette), ensalada de jicama (farm greens, panela cheese, pumpkin seed vinaigrette), ensalada de Matador (hydroponic butter head greens, almonds, cheese, figs, Serrano ham, sherry vinaigrette) and Ensalad a la Caesar (hearts of romaine, topolo, Caesar dressing).

For the small bite selection

when you’re not feeling too hungry, there is charcuteria (cured meats-choose 3) and quesos (cheeses-choose 3).

The lunch main courses and sandwiches offer anything from organic chicken fajitas, trout, crab cakes and tortillas, to grilled skirt steak, burgers, pork and talapia.

The lunch and the dinner tapas you can choose between vegetable, chicken, meat and fish. The vegetable and meat tapas give a little bit more of a variety to choose from.

Moving on to the dinner menu, you can still start off with your soup, salad and small bite selection.

Roasted rack of lamb, grilled Maine lobster, “drunken chicken,” vanilla-tequila gastric, filet mignon and jumbo lump crab cakes, to name a few are just some of the delectable dishes for your main course.

Matador’s specials, which can be another option for an entree, are roast suckling pig, classic seafood, vegetarian and chicken paella.

From the different assortment of Spanish cuisine, Matador wants to give you that special Spain atmosphere right here in Wayne.

One of the new upcoming events that Matador will be hosting is wine tastings and tequila dinners. ngc24@cabrini.edu

all photos by daniel ross/ staff photographer

Located on Louella St. in Wayne, Pa., the Matador tequila bar has a beautiful, clean atmosphere. The Matador serves some foods and other beverages other than tequila, although that is their speciality.

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Reality Check: Should guys always pay?

By Kelsey Kastrava Editor-in-chief Imagine the setting: Saturday night in a local restaurant featuring filet mignon and roasted potatoes as the chef’s special, a young 20-year-old female wearing an uncomfortable skirt and her date, a pretentious student borrowing his parent’s car and carrying his latest cashed paycheck to pay for the night’s meal.

This overly cliché scene invites American young couple’s to believe that the man, and only the man, is responsible for always covering the tab.

The man is now, according to stigmas, responsible for opening the door, providing transportation, selecting the agenda for the date and of course paying for everything.

This is so unfair. What makes the date any more special for a woman that she is paid for? Some may argue that the idea of chivalry is attractive and in some cases, a deal breaker. Without the chivalry, in fact, some women say the men don’t stand a chance for having a second date.

However, the underlying contradiction in all of this is mind boggling. Women preach about their wants and wish for equality in this society and yet, expect to be courted as though they are from the 18th century.

Get over yourselves, ladies and consider taking out your own wallet.

The unreciprocated effort in making the date special for the man is completely lacking. Women should consider planning part of the night’s events so that it can be a mutually beneficial experience. It takes two to tango and without a partnership in the first initial date and the ones soon to follow, you may be left performing a solo.

Another idea of having both parties contributing to the date is splitting the bill. Yes, that means both people on the date pay. It isn’t as crazy or as casual as you may think. One person could cover drink orders and tip, while the other pays for the entrees. The idea that both people are playing a part in making the evening special could help advance things to the next level.

This weekend, when you’re thinking about seeing a movie, grabbing a bite to eat or spending a night in the city, both play a part. Men, don’t blow your whole week’s paycheck on the ladies. Women, hit up the ATM machine and make sure you’re prepared to suffice the evening’s bill. kmk94@cabrini.edu

Thursday, Feb.24, 2011

‘127 Hours’ gives audiences chills

By Carol Dwyer Staff Writer The Danny Boyle directed film “127 Hours” starring James Franco as adventurer Aron Ralston is an amazing story of living life and fighting for it when disaster strikes.

Early scenes take viewers to Utah’s Moab, an appropriate film location listed by IMDB as a place known for extreme mountain biking. Franco seems to burst out, wheeling over the ground to begin a journey that leads to the thrills and danger that nature holds.

His wild bike ride is captured through a unique blend of split screen and wide shots, giving a real sense of the Moab experience, giving excitement to movie goers.

Franco really brought out the determination that Ralston had to get through a horrible ordeal that often seemed hopeless. It really makes you put yourself in that situation and think about your ability to do the only thing that could be done to survive.

If someone didn’t know what they were doing with that decision, their attempt could still be fatal. If any single-basic item to do that was missing, there would have been no hope of breaking free.

Various items throughout the film are shown in such a way to hint at their importance later on for the trapped adventurer.

Feelings of “if only he had this with him” and “what’s he going to do without that” really come alive. Because the film and the acting had the ability to bring these points to mind, it adds to why it is so deserving of the high honors it has received.

The music throughout the film was perfectly timed, adding to the atmosphere in certain scenes.

A mix of songs from upbeat and exciting to contemplative and somber are heard in the film to achieve these moods.

“127 Hours” started out with a limited release, showing at only two locations within a 75-mile radius of my town. Then it was given a wide release beginning with the last weekend of January, allowing many more

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“127 Hours” tells the story of a real-life situation when Aron Ralston was caught between rocks and needed to cut off his own arm. fans of Boyle and Franco the opportunity to see it.

At this particular showing, the small theater room had less than 10 movie goers taking in the true-story film.

That doesn’t reflect on the film in a negative way, as many people may have questioned whether or not they could endure the inevitable scenes of blood.

Yahoo! Movies lists Boyle’s film in five categories for this year’s Oscar awards, including best picture and Franco for best actor.

If you missed it in theaters, it won’t be a long wait now to grab a copy on DVD. According to the cinema blend website, the hard-hitting film of survival will be released in stores on March 1.

It is one of this year’s must-see films with top-notch elements from all aspects. cdwyerpj@gmail.com

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Only the initial scene in the movie was altered slightly. Instead of helping the girls in a pool, Ralston actually helped them on a cliff with only a few climbing moves.

Ralston was quoted saying “this movie was so factually accurate that it could be considered a documentary.”

Ralston was not on set while the movie was filmed, he merely pointed the director in the right direction of the emotions.

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Heaps brings positivity, leadership to Cavs

By Nick LaRosa Asst. Sports Editor Hailing from Street, Md., senior defenseman Steve Heaps has a lot to look back on during his tenure with the Cavaliers lacrosse team. With his fourth year as a Cavalier defender just around the corner, Heaps is hoping the new season brings an illustrious national championship to Cabrini.

An individualized biology and business major, Heaps has been playing lacrosse for 11 years and has always found himself on the defensive side of the game.

“My friends from home began playing and everyone switched from baseball to lacrosse,” Heaps said. “I have always played defense since I started.”

When not playing lacrosse, Heaps enjoys spending time with friends, snowboarding and hunting. He also played high school soccer at North Harford High School but now focuses solely on the sport of lacrosse.

On the lacrosse field, Heaps is a recognized leader, team captain and All-American. As much as the honor reflects his stellar defensive play, Heaps admitted the AllAmerican selection last season came as a bit of a surprise

to him.

“It was unexpected, but I felt proud to be distinguished as an All-American,” Heaps said. “I have always pushed myself to get myself to that level.”

The honorable mention is an award he shares with fellow teammates Paul Skulski, senior attackman and John McSorley, junior defenseman.

“He is a positive leader and hard worker,” McSorley, elementary and special education major, said of Heaps.

“He leads by example on and off the field.”

Wherever Heaps is to be found, rest assured that his teammates and friends are giving him nothing but praise and compliments.

“He has a great personality,” Skulski, marketing major, said. “He is a great athlete and a great lacrosse player. He knows the game really well.”

Head coach Steve Colfer, in his 11th season with the team, echoed the positive remarks many of Heaps’ teammates glorified him with.

“As a captain and starter, a lot of our younger players look up to him, especially on defense,” Colfer said. “[Since freshman year,] he is a better player and leader on our team.”

According to fellow teammates if you look beyond the

duffel bag of lacrosse equipment and the stick in Heaps’ hand, there is one trait that you will instantly see in him: positivity.

“He always has a smile on his face, something positive to say,” Joe Arrell, junior midfielder and business administration major, said. “I’ve only seen him mad a handful of times.”

“I don’t think I’ve ever seen him mad,” McSorley added.

Positivity and having the right mindset have certainly gone a long way for Heaps during his time at Cabrini, especially when it comes to being a senior on the team.

“He is a leader and a lot of the younger guys look up to him,” Arrell said.

“All of the players learn from seniors,” Colfer said.

“They set the right example for everyone on campus and in the classroom, through their words and actions.”

In 2011, the lacrosse program has the opportunity to win yet another Colonial States Athletic Conference titlewith Heaps at the helm.

“This season we want to pick up our 11th CSAC [championship] in a row,” Heaps said. “We’re striving for a national championship.” nal42@cabrini.edu

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From Knight to Cavalier: Athletic director finds his fit

By Allie Rodolico Staff Writer Many students are either athletes or fans of the sports here at Cabrini College. Everyone goes to cheer on the athletes here who put their time and hard work on to the field, court or swimming pool. But who is the man behind the scenes that spends hours organizing all these beloved sports and games who everyone loves to come and watch?

Since 2008, Joe Giunta has been the man in charge of overseeing 16 varsity teams, club sports and recreational activities, and an active community health and fitness center at Cabrini College.

Giunta received his Bachelor of Arts degree in communication from Cabrini’s biggest rival, Neumann University, (at the time Neumann College) in hopes of going into sports broadcasting in either radio or television.

After graduating from Neumann in 1993, Giunta furthered his education at Ohio University, receiving a masters degree in 1997.

“After my first two jobs, I realized the communications field wasn’t for me and had the idea of getting a master’s degree in sports administration and facility management,” Giunta said.

Because he is an alumnus from Cabrini’s biggest rival school, people might wonder how Giunta feels whenever one of Cabrini’s teams plays Neumann in a sporting event.

“It’s my favorite game to win,” Giunta said. “As Cabrini’s director of athletics and recreation, it’s not all about winning, but it’s always nice to beat Neumann. I still have friends there so it’s always fun competition.”

Joe wasn’t always the man behind the scenes though. While studying at Neumann, Giunta was a two-sport athlete in both men’s basketball and tennis. Being a student-ath-

lete later became an influence on him when taking the job of athletic director at Cabrini.

“I hold Division III student-athletes and the Division III experience very high,” Giunta said. “I met some great role models when I was a student-athlete [at Neumann] and I want to give back in the way I received. I think this school is the best fit for me. Cabrini actually is an extraordinary place.”

Cabrini certainly has proven to be extraordinary since his arrival in 2008, including his favorite memory since being a part of the Cabrini community.

“Other than getting married to my wife, winning the Fall Festival in 2009 at Immaculata University has been my favorite memory since starting here at Cabrini. Cabrini came away with four team championships that day,” Giunta said.

One including the first championship in women’s field hockey history against his alma mater.

Prior to his job at Cabrini, Giunta worked at Temple University for five years, seven years at Neumann University and three years at St. Edward High School in Cleveland, Ohio.

For now, his home remains at Cabrini College where you can spot him spending time with his co-workers or cheering on the side lines at all the sporting events.

“If I could give a piece of advice to the student-athletes here at Cabrini, I would tell them to be balanced. Take your academics seriously. Take your athletics seriously.

Perform with the ut-most sportsmanship,” Giunta said. “Understand that winning is important, but it’s not everything. Try to get the most of everything and the most out of your four years spent here.” amr729@cabrini.edu

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Swimming takes 3rd at AMCC tournament

By Laura Hancq Asst. Sports Editor The Cabrini men’s and women’s swimming teams both placed third out of four teams at the Alleghany Mountain Collegiate Conference Championships after three days of competition ending on Saturday, Feb. 19.

The Cavaliers traveled to Grove City College in Pittsburgh, Pa., to compete in their first ever AMCC Championship against Penn State-Behrend, Penn State-Altoona and PittBradford.

“It was very exciting to compete in this meet,” Neil Gogno, junior breaststroke/freestyle, said. “There were a lot of fast swimmers, good races and the atmosphere overall was amazing. It really adds another level to the program to have a championship meet like this to compete in at the end of the season.”

The men tallied a score of 87.5 points, which was enough to defeat Penn StateAltoona (69) and to earn third place behind Pitt-Bradford (172.5) and Penn State-Behrend (356).

The men’s 400-yard freestyle relay team earned fifth place at the AMCC Championship with a time of 3:16.34, which qualified them for a spot in the regional Eastern College Athletic Conference Championships, hosted by the University of Pittsburgh from Friday, Feb. 25 through Sunday, Feb. 27.

The relay consists of three seniors, Bill Boylan, Matthew McGuriman and Kyle Teliszewski, as well as freshman Rocco Del Monte. This will be the first time the Cavs will be represented at the ECAC Championships.

“The boys 400 free relay was definitely the most memorable event as it was the team’s first ever ECAC qualifying time,” Emily Yurick, senior breaststroke, said.

The Lady Cavs also had a strong performance in the 400-yard freestyle at Grove City. The team consists of Yurick, freshmen Lauren Schmid and Breaghann Smith, and junior Lauren Sliva. They earned sixth place with a time of 3:53.96.

Yurick also had impressive performances in her other events, including placing 11th in the 100-yard breaststroke and 13th in the 200-yard breaststroke, with her times being 1:11.89 and 2:40.64 respectively.

Behind Yurick, the women were able to tally a total score of 150 points and defeat

Pitt-Bradford (101). They came in third behind Penn-State Altoona (183) and PennState Behrend (283).

“Finally having a conference championship was a big stepping stone for Cabrini,” Lisa Somers, senior freestyle, said. “I know this team has been working really hard to get placed in a conference and finally getting into one is a huge accomplishment.”

Despite the fact that Penn-State Behrend placed first by a very high margin of points in both the men and women’s tournaments, many members of the swim team believe that all of the competition was fierce and it was a great experience to be up against teams of such a high caliber.

The women’s team will be losing three seniors this year including, Somers and Yurick, as well as Katie Bonanni, freestyle. The men will be saying goodbye to five seniors including, Boylan, McGuriman and Teliszewski, as well as Ben Nanna and Joshua Prown, both freestyle. This will only leave two current members on the current men’s roster, Del Monte and Gogno.

“Next year will be interesting since we are losing almost half the team, but I think this year is a huge stepping stone,” Sliva said. “It’s still a very young program and it’s growing each year.”

For the seniors, this championship meet was a great way to end their careers. Somers said that this meet reminded her why she loves swimming so much in the first place because of all the support the teams were given and how fun it was.

“I don’t think the senior class could have asked for a better way to finish our swimming careers,” Yurick said. “Since freshman year we have all been looking forward to having a conference meet and sending swimmers to the ECAC meet. It was really great to achieve our team and individual goals together at the final meet.”

It will be a challenge to move forward with so many of the influential seniors graduating, but hopefully the performances in Grove City as well as the ECAC Championships are just a sign of the good things to come for Cabrini swimming.

“I’ll miss being part of the team and look forward to hearing of their accomplishments and keeping in touch with my Cabrini swimming family,” Somers said. lch23@cabrini.edu

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Breaghann Smith, Emily Yurick, Lauren Sliva and Rachel Schmid, swimmers of the 200 and 400 yard medley proudly show off their third place medals that they won in their first ever AMCC tournament.

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Matt McGuriman, Kyle Teliszewski, Rocco Del Monte and Bill Boylan made the first ECAC tournament in Cabrini College swimming history for the 400 freestyle relay race.

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Cavs advance to CSAC Championship The Cavaliers defeated the Neumann Knights 79-76 on Tuesday, Feb. 22, to advance to the CSAC championship game. Trailing 35-33 at halftime, the Cavaliers came out strong in the second half. The Cavs took a 50-39 lead thanks to a 17-4 run to begin the half and slowly picked up momentum. Guard Lamar Fisher made a big defensive play in the last minute of the game to keep the score in Cabriniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favor. A failed three-point attempt by Neumann as time expired gave the Cavs the close victory. The Cavaliers will now take on Gwynedd-Mercy in the championship game on Friday, Feb. 25.

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