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Revolutions in the Middle East, which began in December 2010, have raised questions about the future of government leadership and the role of the youth in countries affected by the Arab Spring.

With no end to the revolutions in sight, Catholic Relief Services is now focusing on ways to develop new programming for creating livelihoods and spreading the importance of civic engagement.

Mark Schnellbaecher, CRS regional director for Europe and the Middle East, stressed that the future for the youth in many Middle Eastern countries is bleak.

He discussed the issues plaguing the Middle East with students and faculty in the Grace Hall Atrium on Wednesday, Oct. 26.

While so many aspects of the ongoing revolutions remain unanswered, the youth in countries like Egypt and Libya want a change in their government for the sake of their futures.

“It seems very clear to me that this is about jobs and the youth bulge, where upwards of 60 percent of the population is under 25-years-old,” Schnellbaecher said.

“People who are well-educated or are in the process of becoming well-educated have absolutely no prospect of decent employment after graduating.”

Even with a college diploma, young adults in the Middle East do not currently have the opportunity to further advance their lives and careers. Schnellbaecher questioned how one action by Mohammed Bouazizi, a Tunisian vegetable vender with a college education, could set off protests

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Her involvement progressed further when she began teaching poetry workshop and developed into a mentor for Maria Clark, Cabrini freshman criminal justice major.

“It wasn’t like a conscious, ‘okay I’m going to do this,’” Urbannavage said. “I just saw that she needed help. She was so overwhelmed from doing it all himself, so that’s why we all just started doing things.”

PYPM has six volunteer staff members that teach writing and performing workshops, as well as run monthly poetry slam events, travel to national poetry festivals and mentor the young people of PYPM. POETRY,

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Editorial: Loquitur calls for support of Arab Spring youth Imagine working really hard throughout four years of college and upon graduation, having no prospect of a career or no hope for accomplishing future goals. How would you feel if you had graduated with a highly-skilled degree and your only job option was to own a fruit cart or drive a taxi? What a waste, right? This is what the youth of the Arab Spring have faced for a long time and it is obviously time for a change.

In light of Mark Schnellbaecher, Catholic Relief Services’ regional director for Europe and the Middle East, coming to Cabrini to discuss the revolution, the Loquitur editorial staff is focused on our brothers and sisters across the globe who are striving to establish their rights. While life is difficult for those of all ages in the United States as well, as students and young people, we have a special connection with the youth in the Middle East and we cannot turn a blind eye.

These young people are inspirational. It takes serious courage to see the downfall in society and speak up for the common good. As the United States struggles economically, we need to take a page out of their book and strive for a change. In a way, we already have with the Occupy Wall Street movements that have hit across the country. However, we cannot stop there.

It’s our mentality that needs to shift inside each of us from looking out for number one, to examining the systemic issues of our government and economy and advocating consistently until our voices are heard. The youth in the Middle East have succeeded in this and can be prime examples for us.

What can we do to support the youth of the Arab Spring? First and foremost, we need to support federal aid and let the government know we do not want the .06 percent of the budget that goes to helping others around the world to be cut. The miniscule amount of aid we provide does a lot of good with a small amount of money. If we take that away,

Map of the Middle East updating information on countries where change due to “Arab Spring” is taking place; the death of ousted leader Moammar Gadhafi closes a chapter in the region. our image to the world will really take a hit. We seem to believe that all we need to protect ourselves is a powerful military.

While of course having the best military in the world is an incredible advantage, our safety is also dependent on our relationships with other countries. Helping to alleviate hardships can improve our safety and lower the risk of terrorism.

Second, we need to realize that we do

not have all the answers. We can assist and we can provide aid as a country to help these individuals achieve their rights, but we cannot step in and force an American way of democracy. As Schnellbaecher said in his speech, we need to stop thinking that as Americans, we have all the answers. Clearly, we do not. If it does not come from the inhabitants of the country, it is not truly theirs and will not ultimately

bring peace and happiness.

We know how difficult it is in this country built on freedom, democracy and capitalism to be successful and not lose hope.

Imagine having everything stacked against you by your country and trying to make a name for yourself when it’s almost impossible because of the government. Would you speak up? Will you use your right to speak up for those you cannot see?

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CTL teaches time management tips

Getting down to Earth

BY MARYKATE MCCANN Staff Writer Simple, practical time management techniques will guide you in the right direction to a successful school year.

Many students developed awareness of their freedom and flexibility during a Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) event in Xavier residence hall on Wednesday, Oct. 19.

Maritza Dejesus, academic counseling coordinator, said that the unexamined life is not worth living. Dejesus stressed that one must use their time effectively to get where you want to be. “Tools that work will put you in the direction you need to go,” Dejesus said.

Danielle Gannon, sophomore physical therapy major, said adjusting to her new workload is much harder than it was freshman year. “I participate in clubs, I enjoy working out and I love to hang out with friends,” Gannon said. “Trying to fit everything in and focus on my studies makes it hard not to daze off and procrastinate.”

The workshop provided games and activities that visibly helped students realize how they spent their time, as well as showing some unique time management tools to make life easier.

How would you spend $86,400?

Hypothetically, you have to spend the money in a day; however, anything you don’t use you will lose. Everyone in attendance agreed that they would spend it all on cars, clothes, houses etc. “There are 86,400 seconds in that day and we don’t want to waste time,” Dejesus said.

As college students, it is difficult to identify and focus on what will benefit you in the future. Many students need to be aware of their poor time management, and then they need to define what is important.

A simple activity, such as students closing their eyes, getting spun around and having to point North, made everyone realize that “tools that work put you in the direction you need to go,” Dejesus reiterated. As everyone opened their eyes each person was pointing a different way. It wasn’t until they were handed compasses that they found the correct direction. Time management tools will point them in the right direction to show how the school year will end up.

“I care a lot about my grades,” Tori Giacino, sophomore psychology major, said.

“I am very organized, but I don’t know how to manage my time correctly.”

Dejesus handed out index cards for the final exercise in the workshop. She asked the students to write the strategy they use to

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A diagram shown by CTL staff that illustrates how one should manage their time during any given time period. Drawn in quadrents, the four squares range from most to least important. manage their time productively. Everyone gathered in the middle of the room with their response and switched cards three different times. This game was called “21” because their strategy was ranked one to seven by how much they thought it would benefit them.

“There is no one time management system that works for everyone,” Dejesus said. “the question to ask is, ‘am I focusing on the tasks that will help me achieve my goals and attaining the results I want?’”

Dejesus discussed the strategies students use to manage time effectively. Each individual has their own method to assist them in managing their time. Day planners, calendars and Post-it notes are commonly used to help students keep a schedule, be organized and prioritize.

We ourselves are the ones who define what is important. Different goals are set for different people because what is important is what has value to you. Discuss a system that works best for your personality and helps you stay focus on what’s important in

your life.

The greatest advice Dejesus can give college students is the following: “Dreamers only dream, but creators bring their dreams into reality. They make a plan and then take one step after another even when they don’t feel like it until they achieve their objective. Goals and dreams set your destination but only persistent purposeful actions will get you there.”

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the different countries and heritage and how the revolution was carried out.”

The revolutions have ranged from peaceful demonstrations in Egypt and Tunisia to bloody protests in Syria and Libya. Each country is fighting for different reasons but the people behind the revolts are all looking to be recognized as official citizens.

“When people are moving from subjects to citizens, that is the other key move that is happening,” Schnellbaecher said. “Of course, they were called citizens before but they were actually subjects. Different countries are discussing what it means to be a citizen.”

Some countries in the Middle

East have been repressed for over 30 years, making it imperative that their voices be heard now.

“For so long the government would not let them have public responsibilities,” Schnellbaecher said. “Different countries are discussing what it means to be a citizen, asking ‘What are our rights?’ and ‘What are our responsibilities?’”

This is where the role of CRS comes into play. CRS is primarily focusing on the youth in the countries affected by the Arab Spring and is developing ways to increase job prospects and spread civic engagement in the Middle East.

“We’re beginning to open up new programming on livelihoods creation, which is a completely new area for us,” Schnellbaecher

said. “We’re not used to working with the private sector with private businesses to try and create hundreds and hundreds of jobs at a time.”

According to Schnellbaecher, CRS needs to learn how to act as a business partner as opposed to a donor. In addition to programs that focus on livelihoods creation, CRS is also setting their sights on establishing stronger civic engagement programs. “[Civic engagement] includes everything from youth leadership development to nonviolence communication, advocacy, community mobilization and how to hold a meeting,” Schnellbaecher said. “These are things that, regardless of where people put their political energy, are the sources and scales that will be

useful in the public forum.”

CRS was surprised by the start of the revolutions and is still disoriented by what is happening in the Middle East, according to Schnellbaecher.

“These are countries that for 40 or 50 years had a very heavy hand on the government,” Schnellbaecher said. “What’s happening around us is ending many of our habitual ways of seeing and handling things in the Middle East.”

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The world celebrated the historic birth of the seven billionth baby on Monday Oct. 31. Although specific babies born on that day were chosen to represent the population increase, the United Nations noted how impossible it is to know exactly where or when the seven billionth person was born due to the millions of births and deaths that occur every day.

The estimated number of births on Monday exceeded 380,000 and each and every person born helped raise the worldwide question about the important future need for food, water and energy.

The historic mark was reached because people are living longer and the number of infant deaths has decreased.

In fact, with each passing generation and each person added to the population, the more we are forced to confront our growing ability to extend human life. Not just in terms of numerical expansion but in terms of rapidly evolving methods of keeping us alive longer.

A more secure food supply, advances in medicine and an expansion in sanitation are all components for these theories.

With an estimated 900 million people suffering from starvation in 2010, the increase in population called for some discussion about future plans including the need for more resources.

Members of the United Nations asked world leaders to become aware of the challenges of increasing population. They need to start initiating plans to create a more sustainable world for everyone.

It took only until 1804 for the world to reach one billion people and over a century more before it hit two billion in 1927.

Since then, the population has hit three billion in 1959, four billion in 1974, five billion in 1987, six billion in 1998 and now seven billion in 2011.

The United Nations estimates a world population of nine billion people by 2050.

With an accelerating population, the world will need a plan, sooner rather than later.

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REGION & CAMPUS Early storm pelts East Coast with wet snow

Afghan suicide bomber kills 17 A bomb planted on a U.S. bus traveling through Kabul, Afghanistan killed 17 people on Saturday, Oct. 29.

The explosion killed five U.S. soldiers, eight construction workers as well as four Afghan civilians. Military officials are saying that this is the worst attack on Americans in the capital since the war began.

The armored shuttle bus was attacked by a Taliban suicide bomber. The attack was just one of four in the last few days.

Snow fell on Saturday, Oct. 29 throughout the local area and the entire Northeast.

It started off as an icy rain accompanied by strong winds. The temperature dropped throughout the day, bringing wet snow.

This unexpected snow storm caused a series of power outages throughout the whole region. mct

Snow covers pumpkins at Marano Gardens in Ft. Washington, Pa. on Saturday, Oct. 29. An early October snowstorm moved through the Northeast, cutting off electrical service to an estimated 1.7 million people.

Read the original story on NYTimes.com | Oct. 29, 2011

Natural gas leases opposed by mortgage companies

Walt Disney Company resists Florida gambling

Over 1 million leases have been signed by individuals across America allowing companies to start drilling for natural gas on their property.

With the economy still in dire straits and natural gas becoming more important for energy resources, Americans have been rushing to sign the leases.

However, mortgage lenders have been trying to reinforce restrictions, as property values are also a factor in this debate over natural gas.

The Walt Disney Company is in a battle with casino investors bent on spending billions of dollars for Florida gambling resorts and casinos.

A family-friendly company for decades, Disney wants to keep the area’s image. On Disney’s side is the Florida Chamber of Commerce. Florida must either try to keep the family resort image it has maintained so far, or they will need to sell their “tourism soul” to improve a suffering state economy.

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

Read the original story on NYTimes.com | Oct. 28, 2011

Companies seek business in newlyfree Libya Following the death of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi, Libya appears to be open for business to outside investors.

Security, construction and infrastructure companies are now setting up shop and are seeking new opportunities.

However, some may think it has left Libya “ripe for the picking” from western companies who recognize this as an opportunity for profit at the expense of the Libyan people.

Read the original story on NYTimes.com | Oct. 28, 2011

Haiti reinstitutes national army Haitian President Michel Martelly has pushed for the decision to form a Haitian military.

This decision changes a previous one by former President JeanBertrand Aristide. Aristide had disbanded the military in 1995 due to human rights abuses.

Haitian boys and men are now joining the country’s newly founded military.

Read the original story on NYTimes.com | Oct. 25, 2011

Fast Track to Philly passes available Get your $2 SEPTA passes in SEaL Monday through Friday this week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and head into the City of Brotherly Love.

Enjoy the beautiful murals, the arts of South Street, a cheesesteak or Penn’s Landing. Whatever you do, take advantage of our great city and don’t miss First Fridays in Old City.

Sunday, Nov. 6

Friday, Nov. 4 King of Prussia Career Fair Come to the Crowne Plaza Hotel Valley Forge at 260 Mall Blvd. King of Prussia, Pa. from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for a career fair. Meet with over 40 employers at this free event. Preregistration is not required. Bring at least 25 professional resumes.

Monday, Nov. 7

Mass Celebrate mass in the Bruckmann Memorial Chapel of St. Joseph from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Senior Registration Begins Senior-priority student registration for Spring Semester 2012 starts.

Prayer 101 Do you feel like you have trouble praying?

Do you simply not know how to start? Join Campus Ministry for a discussion on prayer in our lives from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Library basement.

Cabrini College Blood Drive There will be a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Grace Hall Atrium. As an added incentive, Health Services will be giving away tee shirts to all donors at the refreshment table.

Keebler will be co-sponsoring the drive.

Peace advocates robbed in Camden Two participants in a Camden peace march were robbed at gun point on Friday, Oct. 28.

This has caused some anxiety among many city residents. Neighbors said they do not feel safe allowing their children to trick-ortreat, especially since the two thieves were not caught Police will be on the lookout.

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Free piano concert scheduled

History Forum The 14th annual History Forum will focus on the United Nations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Widener Center Lecture Hall. Prominent scholars such as Jolyon P. Girard, Ph.D. and Matthew S. Weinert, Ph.D. will share their expertise with faculty, staff, students, alumni and visitors. Students may also attend the forum as a one-credit course.

A free concert will be held in the Mansion on Sunday, Nov. 13 featuring pianist Sylvia Toran.

Toran is internationally known and has played around the world. She earned a Master’s Degree from the Julliard School of Music under Eric Wild.

She will be playing selections from various Spanish composers.

Cabrini warmly welcomes this accomplished artist.

Tuesday, Nov. 8

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THIS WEEK AT CABRINI Thursday, Nov. 3

Read the original story on Philly.com | Oct. 29, 2011

Saturday, Nov. 5

Active Minds Meeting

Active Minds will have their meeting this month in the Iadarola Center, Room 101e.

Come find out about mental health issues and help reduce the stigma that sometimes surrounds these issues and keeps people from seeking the help they may need.

By Sean Collins Staff Writer sfc35@cabrini.edu

News

Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011

History forum to be held in Widner Saturday

BY SHAE MCPHERSON Staff Writer Cabrini will be hosting the 14th annual History Forum on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m in the Widener Lecture Hall.

The History Forum focuses on different themes each year and brings prominent scholars to campus to share their expertise with faculty, staff, students, alumni and visitors.

This particular event is offered as a one-credit course for all Cabrini students as well. Students who are attending the Forum should arrive earlier than 9 a.m.

Students will need to confirm their attendance, and they will receive a syllabus from Dr. Hedtke, professor and chair of the history and political science department.

During the Forum, students will hear from five speakers (three in the morning and two in the afternoon) on a variety of topics related to the main United Nations theme.

The scholars that will present include Jolyon P. Girard, Ph.D., professor emeritus at Cabrini College, Matthew S. Weinert, Ph.D., associate professor and director of graduate studies at the University of Delaware, Ralph Nurnberger, Ph.D., principal with GrayLoeffler , Joseph E. Thompson, Ph.D., professor at Villanova University and Shelby M. Hockenberry, Ph.D., assistant professor at Cabrini College.

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Fight off flu with prevention, shots

BY CAROL DWYER Copy Editor Signs are posted around campus listing the familiar, tough symptoms that those coming down with the flu begin to feel.

The signs relay the importance of getting a flu shot by comparing a quick solution to a week of the flu’s worst symptoms. To prevent students from getting sick and missing classes, along with preventing the spread of germs, Cabrini offers flu shots without the financial heft.

In previous years, flu seasons have varied in terms of severity. According to Science Daily, a computer model assists with predicting how severe a given flu season will be. However, even if it turns out not to be a severe flu season, the importance of getting a flu shot remains as the flu can spread.

“It hasn’t started here yet; there were a few cases in Western Pennsylvania,” Susan M. Fitzgerald, RN and coordinator of student health services, said. “You can track it.”

Fitzgerald went to the Center for Disease Control website, and brought up a map of the United States. States are represented in different color shades and patterns to reflect where the flu is having an impact and to what degree.

Fitzgerald said that students’ response to flu shot notices around campus have been slow but steady.

“We started earlier this year than in previous years,” Fitzgerald said. “The CDC is really focusing on getting vaccinated early before the flu is in

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Dr. Martin Jones uses hand sanitizer after seeing a patient he tested for flu at Care Now in Allen, Texas. the area.”

Along with the flu shots, numerous brochures with relevant information on this annual illness are provided in the health wing. For students who have not made their way to the Health Center yet, it is located on Founders Hall first floor and through the automated doors just past the Marketplace.

According to one CDC fact sheet that Fitzgerald provided, those who are already sick should not get their flu shots yet.

“It’s harder to get flu shots when it is in the area, because you’re not supposed to get the shots while you’re not feeling well,” Fitzgerald said.

With so much going on in the life of a college student, it is all the more important to take care of health-related matters. If a student becomes sick, it can be a

source of stress and affect his or her college course work.

Fitzgerald also discussed other measures for students to take, along with vaccinations, to prevent flu symptoms.

“Good handwashing, eat right, rest, don’t smoke,” Fitzgerald said. “When you are sick, good handwashing is key, as is staying at home or in your dorm room. If you’re sick, come to the health center so you can minimize the complications.”

Fitzgerald said in regards to education majors that they should be encouraged to get vaccinated due to their experiences going out to area schools.

Residents also have an increased chance of spreading and contracting the flu, according to Fitzgerald.

One student weighed in on getting flu shots for the semester

as well.

“I haven’t gotten them yet,” Aliza Jaeploe, freshman psychology major, said. Jaeploe said also that she wasn’t planning to soon.

Useful health information can be picked up along the hallway as it continues toward the nurse’s office at the far end.

Health Services is open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or call the office at 610-902-8400.

The cost of a flu shot for students is $25 and can be paid for conveniently with students’ accounts; no appointed needed.

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Perspectives

Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011

Not your stereotypical

BY ALEXANDRIA JETER Staff Writer

All black people are lazy, on welfare and don’t believe in marriage before having children. All Jews are greedy.

All gay people are flamboyant and always try to go for the straight people. All Asians are good at math. All women belong in the kitchen. All white people get angry when they can’t get jobs and see others moving ahead. All Irish people are drunks. All Arabs like to blow things up when they get angry.

Everyone from Norristown is either having a baby at 16, in jail, on drugs or in serious poverty.

Stereotypes not only break us but shake us. Everyone stereotypes when they don’t even know it. When we hear these things about our own race or our own town and it doesn’t even relate to us as an individual, we think why?

Why would someone categorize my race, my gender, my sexuality just because of their own experiences? Because we make assumptions and unfair judgments. We are creating a forever long genocide of prejudice and bigotry that can only stop if we so choose.

Being black and a woman are two stereotypes I have to face each and every day.

Being black has had stereotypes attached to it since the dawn of time. I have to be judged because I apparently like “chicken and watermelon.” Does that give anyone a right to hate anyone? Just because some black people like those kinds of foods? Also, the stereotypes don’t stop there. I’m from Norristown, Pa. which is like Compton to my fellow Cabrini students. If I mention I’m from there, they think I’m either from a gang, have a kid, stupid, a prostitute or in poverty-stricken conditions.

I’m a double major in communications and psychol-

“black girl”

ogy and so far have finished three years of college with no baby mama drama, no gun war, no selling myself on a street corner, or stealing food from a local eatery because I have no money to pay for my next meal. But is it fair for someone to overlook those things and still feel that I’m what they assume I am?

Other stereotypes that I face include who I am dating, the way I talk, the friends I hang out with and what I am

“If I mention I’m from there, they think I’m either from a gang, have a kid, stupid, a prostitute or in a poverty stricken condition.” into. I’m dating someone who’s out of my race. If I had a dime for everytime someone would look at my boyfriend and me walking down the street with utter disgust and disappointment, it would give Steve Jobs a run for his money.

People immediately think of the stereotype that black girls only date white guys for their money. My boyfriend isn’t rich at all. He has to support his mother and himself

with every pay check he gets. But we all have to disregard that and think that I’m only with him because I’m a golddigger?

Finally, the way I talk and what I’m into is the icing on the cake. I’ve been teased ever since middle school about the way I talk , who I hung out with and what I was into. Let’s face it, I’m usually the only black person in my group of friends. Does that matter to me? Of course not. But I’m perceived as the “token black person” in the group and people treat me different because of it.

The same goes for the music that I’m into. The rock concerts, the mosh pits and the screamo punk bands are what I live for but I’m not allowed to like that because it’s not what every other black girl is into, right? My grammar, my tone of voice, the way I speak is like I’ve learned a thing or two from my English class. But just because I’m black, I’m not supposed to talk like I have a brain in my head yet, as someone who is uneducated and illiterate?

People are all different. If we were all the same, the world would be a boring, drab and unsightly place. We should accept our differences instead of hiding behind them. Do we really need to think the complete opposite before we get to know the true person? We need to start accepting the fact that just because someone is black doesn’t mean they steal. Just because someone is gay doesn’t mean they want to get with everyone who is straight. Just because you’re Asian doesn’t mean you work at a nail salon. Before you judge the book by its cover, learn the story first. anj34@cabrini.edu

Why College Athletes:

BY ELIZABETH KRUPKA Guest Writer

Sometimes college becomes completely mundane. Schoolwork, practice, games, and parties – it all seems to become routine.

Two weeks ago I was in class in a frustrating tizzy all worked up about homework I couldn’t find.

I dropped a bunch of papers, muttered something colorful under my breath about “not having time and being unorganized,” the kid next to me notices my new ¼ zip and mentions, “you play field hockey here?” “Yeah,” I said matter-of-factly.

Then he asks me “why?”

I stopped for a minute and it dawned on me that this was the first time someone had really asked me why I put up with the crazy student athlete schedule.

“The team,” automatically flew out of my mouth.

Yes, I do play because I love athletics and that competitive feeling when the first

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whistle starts the clock, but in college there was always another reason that I couldn’t quite put my finger on.

A lot of people who don’t play a sport don’t necessarily realize what comes along with it. Everyday for two hours you practice, sometimes at 6 a.m. sometimes late at night, and sometimes in the middle of buffalo chicken wrap Tuesday.

Then you have games, the worst are the away, three hours to Marywood in the rain and three hours back wet, and with a goalie who has the stench of a dying dog.

On top of that you have the schoolwork and internships that every other full time student does. You may miss class occasionally, but then you have to make sure you get caught up.

The studying and work you still have to complete; you’re held to the same standards as every other student.

Honestly, it isn’t really easy to answer the question of why you do what you do.

Sure, you love the sport but it wouldn’t be the same if you didn’t get along with the people you play with.

Being a student athlete was honestly one of the best decisions I have made in my time at Cabrini.

I don’t know if I’ll be able to tell you the positions, corners or scores (except against the always hated Gwynedd-Mercy) but 10 years from now I can promise you I’ll remember the people.

Having sleepovers with the coach’s daughter, seeing “Footloose” on a Friday while everyone else is out drinking, and helping a worried freshman through preseason.

Being a student-athlete taught me to lead a group, that listening to everyone’s voice is important and to fight scrappy, be-

cause there is something bigger than you to be working for.

If you are thinking, “oh this girl is a senior starter” or “she gets a ton of time.”

Think again.

The players that are in front of me are immovable rocks that dribble, shoot and score like machines. The time that I get I appreciate and I know it’s because I had to fight for it.

If you told me my freshman year before tryouts how much time I would get, I would make the same decision every time.

So here are my thanks to the athletic department (and I can speak for all the senior student athletes too) for the life-changing experiences that you have let me be a part of. efk722@gmail.com

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BY SARAH LUCKERT Deputy Editor

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Poetry in Action

Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011

BY CHELBI MIMS Features Editor

BY DIANA CAMPEGGIO A&E Editor

The Philadelphia Youth Poetry Movement was founded in 2006 by owner Greg Corbin as an outlet for young adults to build character and develop individual identity through spoken word poetry.

“A lot of kids, they go out and get involved in things that are dangerous or violent, which is why Corbin started this organization, to give Top: PYPM has taken trips to New York, the Poconos and San Francisco to perform. Above: Clark kids a safe space to talk about their issues and pictured with founder Greg Corbin. Corbin founded the organization in 2006 to open young adult express themselves without being judged,” minds to poetry.

Sharvon Urbannavage, 2003 Cabrini alumna Obama. He is now an artist for Ralph Lauren’s spoken According to and mentor for PYPM, said. word organization.

Urbannavage, it’s about Though beginning simply as a spoken word poetry “It opens so many doors because you never realize creating a balance between team to compete at Brave New Voice, one of the largest how many people pay attention to spoken word,” Clark authority and friend. spoken word events in the world, it developed into a non- said.

Though everyone is on a profit organization for students, ages 13-18.

Clark herself was paid to peform at a feature with her friendly basis, it’s about The organization began to expand into Saturday work- favorite spoken word poet, Brooke Young. knowing when to flip the shops, weekly poetry slam events, volunteer work and “The experience for other people was a real movement,” authoritarian switch and the competitive countrywide spoken word festivals where Clark said. “Kids from the city that go home to different young poets know when to poets performed self-written, self-performed works. situations, some people have never left Philadelphia. be serious.

“In this competition there are 50 teams from all over That’s eye opening that they are getting off a track that “We don’t want to create the world that compete,” Urbannavage said. “It’s like the they shouldn’t be on.” this environment that is the Olympics of spoken word poetry.”

According to Clark, you would never expect most of same as at home or how it Young people of PYPM join the organization for a the team to attend college but, “they enforce us to keep is at school,” Urbannavage variety of reasons. Some come because they like to write up our grades, school involvement and dedication to the said. “If they just wanted poetry and some hear about it through their teachers who team.” people yelling at them, also volunteer at PYPM. Some come to open mic events To attend workshops, slams and competition, youth what’s the point of coming that PYPM holds, while some come because their friends need to have a steady GPA of 3.5 or higher, write an essay on their Saturday morndrag them to come or their parents make them. to be considered for any trip available and write their ings?”

In the end, people are there for many different rea- involvement and dedication to the team and the impact Workshops are a vital sons, but there is something for everyone to take from the that PYPM has had on their lives. The mentors and Corbin key to PYPM’s spoken word experience. have to recognize a change that PYPM has seen in person- competitions. These work“What we can do is make them better communicaters,” ality, livelihood, and academics. shops are held every Saturday Maria Clark, freshman criminal ju Urbannavage said. “Just from my experience working in “It helps them become better students and we will and focus on writing skills, memorzies and perfects all poems different workplaces, people don’t know how to commu- tell them poetry doesn’t come before your homework,” performance techniques, as nicate anymore.”

Urbannavage said. “We have actually suspended prac- well as life and leadership skills. These workshops are PYPM offers not only the opportunity for young people tices because kids weren’t turning in assignments at the taught by six volunteer staff members, who include teachto learn the basics of writing and performing, but also end of the year.” ers and performing artists. gives students a chance to step out of their home environNot only does PYPM offer an opportunity to see the The very first workshop involved four kids but has ment. It gives young adults the opportunity to travel to country, but also provides a safe place for young people grown to over 40 students in recent months. new places and open their eyes to new experiences that to come together and in some instances, escape their Although PYPM began as a spoken word poetry team, they would never receive if they stayed in Philadelphia. home lives. through dedication, a staff of volunteers and the young “It’s good to know that there is an organization that is The youth poets of PYPM are paired with a staff mem- minds of Philadelphia, it has developed into an organizadoing something good for the use,” Maria Clark, freshman ber who acts as a mentor, a writing and performing coach, tion that gives the youth of this city an enormous opporcriminal justice major and member of PYPM, said. and a life coach. These partnerships give the students tunity to accomplish their dreams.

PYPM has traveled throughout the country, including someone who can alleviate concern and provide advice.

“You have to really, really work at what you want.

San Francisco, the Poconos and New York. Clark’s first Once a member of PYPM turns 20, they are able to It doesn’t just happen; you just need to work at it,” time outside of Philadelphia was traveling to New York become mentors. Transforming from a member to a men- Urbannavage said. when she competed in regionals. tor is a natural progression.

This past spring PYPM was awarded with a grant from “It was overwhelming at first because there are teams “Even in situations where they have a stressful home Night Art Foundation to have their own space for the from throughout the East Coast,” Clark said. “I really had life, it’s about teaching them how to deal with that and youth to practice, conduct workshops and prepare for to open my mind.” how to get through it,” Urbannavage said. “We have one slams and competitions. They will begin planning in 2012 “We are definitely giving kids from Philadelphia expo- parent who told us that it made her daughter a better for the new location. Once the space opens, they will be sure to different environments, as well as giving them the member of their household.” able to have workshops through the week, creating a vast opportunity to participate in something that helps them But not all parents understand why their child would amount of opportunities for the members of PYPM and grow as people,” Urbannavage said. want to get involved in spoken word poetry, which can also work in smaller groups to prepare for competition.

PYPM has opened doors for many inner city teenag- cause tension within the organization. ers, getting them scholarships, public appearances, viral “It’s a very, very delicate tightrope that we have to walk publicity and features with spoken word professionals. on,” Urbannavage said. “We cannot step in the way of the CAM376@CABRINI.EDU Josh Bennet, past member of PYPM, attended the parent and at the end of the day, they are the parent. But University of Pennsylvania with a scholarship and per- at the same time, we care a lot about their kids and we just DCC59@CABRINI.EDU formed at the Inaugural ceremonies of President Barack want them to be happy.”

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Alumna Builds Character Through Poetry PYPM, becoming a mentor has not only helped the kids, but also gave her an outlet for overcoming emotional issues in her past and present.

“First and foremost, I think it helped me work “There’s a mix of teachers, performing artists through a lot of stuff that I was still holding onto and then there’s me. I don’t think that I fall under from when I was their age,” Urbannavage said. either one of those categories,” Urbannavage It also helped me to understand that some stuff said. you just need to let go because you have no conUnlike a structured mentorship, Urbannavage trol over it. It also taught me that I’m not alone, and Clark had a connection that was more of a which is what I was feeling.” natural progression instead of an arrangement.

When Urbannavage is counseling and giving “We have very, very similar type-A per- advice, she explains that she is only presenting sonalities when it comes to organizing them the advice that she wishes someone would things,” Urbannavage said. Clark worked as have said to her when she was younger.

Urbannavage’s assistant at events and their rela“It’s about helping them work through things tionship became very personal. in a manner that I kind of wish I had dealt with “It’s because we are so open,” Clark said. “You stuff when I was their age,” Urbannavage said. know, once you confide in someone there’s not “That way, it will help them become better peothis ‘I’m judging you’ thing like before. It’s more ple and not in their late 20s trying to figure so that I’m accepting what you are telling me but their lives out.”

I’m also going to Through working with tell you this and PYPM, Urbannavage this and this and has begun writing poetyou can respect ry of her own, though that.” she does not perform According to and never considered Clark, the two herself much of a cremet at a workative writer until she shop and they began working with gravitated toward PYPM. each other. They After working in the lived close to one full-time corporate MARIA CLARK, FRESHMAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR another and had world, Urbannavage similar interests found herself struggling in art and obviwith her identity. ously poetry.

“Out of emotional When Clark was turmoil came a need to looking into her future education, she also kept write, which is what we teach the kids, use this Urbannavage in mind. as a way to heal,” Urbannavage said.

“She is the reason I am here at Cabrini because The mentors have two roles to play at PYPM. she went here,” Clark said. “She would bring me They are there to help the kids with their creative to campus. We are like sisters. We can talk and process and help them develop into better writjoke around but at the end of the day, she is my ers and performers, but that is not where the life coach.” mentoring ends. Life mentoring is also a large As a mentor, Urbannavage has to balance portion of their job, and for Urbannavage, the being a companion and being an authority fig- most satisfying part. ure. She explained that she doesn’t sugarcoat “We always say it’s about more than just or demand that the kids follow her guidance, the poetry,” Urbannavage said. “It’s about the but gives them her opinion and lets them make friendships they form with each other and the their own choices. She believes it causes them relationships that they have with the mentors to learn how to take the positives from criticisms as well.” and points of view that may disagree with theirs.

“She doesn’t talk to me on a judgmental basis,” Clark said. “She can make me do the right thing DCC59@CABRINI.EDU without actually telling me to do it.”

But with all that Urbannavage has done for

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“We can talk and joke around but at the end of the day, she is my life coach.”

ustice major, writes, s she performs.

Clark and Urbannavage became mentor and mentoree during a poetry workshop.

Philly Youth Poetry Movement Non-Profit Organzation Founded: 2006 Founder: Greg Corbin Purpose: Provide a safe environment for youth and build critical thinking through spoken word and poetry.

Activities: Workshops, Monthly Slams.

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The mentors include teachers and performing artists who volunteer a vast amount of time to PYPM.

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Kim and Kris call it quits

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After only 72 days

BY KELSEY ALVINO Perspectives Editor Less than three months after their lavish wedding in Montecito, Ca., Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries are calling it quits. Shockingly, Kim Kardashian’s reason to file for divorce from Kris Humphries, her husband of 72 days, is irreconcilable differences.

“After careful consideration, I have decided to end my marriage,” Kardashian said in a statement released to Access Hollywood on Monday.

Irreconcilable differences after 72 days? Is that a joke?

These differences should have been discussed before the wedding, during the extensive sixmonth dating period between Kris and Kim. “Everyone knew it wasn’t a storybook marriage and it wasn’t going to last that long, but I don’t think anyone thought they’d split up so soon,” a source told ABCNews.com.

Let’s be honest, the two were not a good match.

Anyone could see the awkward “love” during the 2-hour wedding special on “E!” (which “E!” paid $500,000 to air). The only time they weren’t arguing was at the alter, being watched by 500 of their closest friends. Their wedding cost a reported $10 million.

After the wedding, Kardashian got to know

Humphries better (which you usually do BEFORE marriage. Crazy thought).

Apparently after the wedding and honeymoon, Humphries expected Kardashian to move to Minnesota with him, where he is originally from. Kardashian wanted no parts of this stating, “How am I supposed to have a career living in Minnesota?”

Again, something that should have been discussed before the marriage.

Other reports claim that Kardashian is frustrated at the fact that Kris does not have a job due to the NBA lockout; he is spending all her money. Kardashian has also apparently had enough of Humphries’ partying during the NBA lockout, “acting like a single man,” flirting and taking the phone numbers of multiple women.

Kardashian and Humphries signed a pre-nuptial agreement. Her net worth is estimated to be $35 million; his is approximately $8 million.

Her decision seems to have taken Humphries by surprise. He put out a statement through his representative Monday afternoon saying, “I love my wife and am devastated to learn she filed for divorce,” Humphries said in a statement to Access Hollywood. “I’m committed to this marriage and everything this covenant represents and I’m willing to do whatever it takes to make it work.”

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Left: Kim and Humphries poses with Khloe and Odom. Right: Kim and Humphries during a happier time.

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Application of the Week: Spotify

BY JAMES CROWELL News Editor The music-streaming service Spotify launched in the U.S. this past summer. You can listen to your Spotify on-the-go using their mobile application.

You can get instant access to 15 million tracks from thousands of albums and artists using the free tier of the service.

For $5 a month, users get the bonus of no advertising while using their unlimited service.When users pay $10 a month for Spotify premium, you can get offline mode on your mobile and desktop computers, along with enhanced sound quality.

Spotify can be accessed using Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X and Linux desktop operating systems. Mobile versions of the music service include an app available on all iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, Symbian, webOS and Boxee devices.

Users can set up playlists and share or edit them together with other users. For this purpose, the playlist link can directly be dragged into an email or an instant messaging window.

Spotify is currently only available in Sweden, Denmark, Spain,

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Norway, Finland, France, the Netherlands, United Kingdom and the United States.

Spotify also allows registered users to integrate their account with existing Facebook and Twitter accounts. Once a user integrates their Spotify account with other social media profiles, they are able to access their friends’ favorite music and/or playlists.

Facebook compatibility allows Spotify users to share music with Facebook friends through the use of the service’s inbox.

Users of Spotify are able to send tracks or playlists to friends, who in return, are able to access this music through their Spotify accounts. It was announced on Sept. 26 that all new accounts would require users to access spotify via a Facebook login.

Spotify allows you to listen to almost any song or album music whenever you want and it is recommended for anyone who wants to listen to any and all kinds of music without usage restrictions or bandwidth limits.

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SUNDAY

THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW

Grab your favorite leg warmers and start teasing your hair for this 30th annversary of Dancin’ On Air. The event will host guest appearances and a live DJ spinning all night long.

Spend a night in Atlantic City laughing away with famous comedian Jerry Seinfeld.

See this cover band play your favorite Pink Floyd tunes, special effects included. This critically acclaimed band plays “Dark Side of The Moon,” and many other Floyd fan-favorites.

The Electric Factory (421 N. 7th St, Philadelphia), $22.95, 21+, 8 p.m.

Borgata, Atlantic City (1 Borgata Way, PA, Atlantic City), $95, 8 p.m.

Tower Theatre (69 St. and Ludlow St., Upper Darby), $69.50, 7:30 p.m.

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Artist displays new spin on everyday materials

BY JESSICA JOHNSON-PETTY Staff Writer Who would have thought that wax, clay, mirrors, cardboard, hair and bandages would all share common ground? The beauty of discovery, “Permission” is currently on display in the Grace and Joseph Gorevin Fine Arts Gallery, in the Holy Spirit Library for all to witness.

“Well I have wax, and I have nails, and I have a mirror and I’m just going to go for it,” Laura Velez said as she described her collection as both geological and emotional landscapes during the artist reception on Thursday, Oct. 27. She said, “the objects that were in control, yet out of control.”

“It [the collection] reminds me of objects in my house that you just pick up and create art,” Noelle DiCioccio, sophomore graphic design major, said.

In the gallery, filled with approximately 35 people, Velez described her pieces and the process to the fine arts department professors, graphic design students and fellow artists. Her advice to all was to not be afraid, to trust your gut and to continue to search until you discover what resonates with you.

Velez began her artistic journey being “strict about learning oil painting” to create landscapes, still lifes and figurative pieces.

When in graduate school, while other students had jobs, she used her time to produce. Spending eight hours a day in the studio, she always ended up asking herself the question, “how can I express my concept better?”

She grew determined to discover a relationship with different medium.

“The pieces involving the nails are really dynamic. I think the work and use of different mediums, hair, wax, etc., are tops,” Nicholas Stauffer, senior individualization major, said.

“I started having a lot of fun. I had nothing to lose,” Velez said.

As she worked in what she described as the “no mistake zone,” her inspiration for her collection was the human body. This zone is about embracing the mistakes and moving forward.

“I felt liberated and free,” Velez said. “I could try to do something, anything, and there was no right or wrong, black or white.

I could make a mistake with no one noticing.”

A piece in the collection was a group of vessels to represent the vertebrae of the spine. This piece is about repetition. Some pieces are over baked. According to Velez, each piece is its own individual self. When they are in a mass amount, they take on a completely different identity. “I began to feel comfortable with them being together.

There are 600 pieces here. To be honest, I would like to see a whole room of them.

That would resonate with me well,” Velez said.

Many three-dimensional displays are well guarded. Velez’s pieces are not.

She wants the viewer to be able to be-

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Pieces from Velez’s exhibition “Permission” are a challenge for her to become more of a risktaker with her art. She uses a combination of materials that can be found in hardware stores.

come one with the pieces. Her collection is the view of how she internalizes the world that she observes. The purpose of having them unprotected is for the pieces to be vulnerable, so the viewer can get as close to the piece as possible and to determine what they wish of the art.

When Velez looks at the chair, she sees shoulders and hips. The rope is aligned with where the spine would fall. With the chair wrapped in so many layers, Velez lost count, the piece displays healing and protection.

Her final destination is resonance. “If it doesn’t resonate with you at that particular

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time, try something else.”

Nicholas Jacques, assistant professor of fine arts, stated that this is the first time the Grace and Joseph Gorevin Fine Arts Gallery has showcased three-dimensional art.

Erin Decker, sophomore graphic design, said the collection was “very interesting, simplistic, yet unique.”

“Trust your gut, especially when you’re not sure,” Velez said.

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TUESDAY THE KING AND I

If you’re a massive hockey fan, Icethetics is the go-to blog for updates on team logos, jersey news and concept art. The site was founded by Florida native Chris Smith and is “devoted to the aesthetics of hockey.”

The blog began in 2007 under the name ‘NHL Tournament of Logos’ and set out to discover, through fan voting, which teams had the best logos and which teams had the worst. However, the site has since grown into much more than a place for voting on hockey logos.

The blog aspect of the site focuses on the latest rumors regarding new team logos, jersey unveilings and also sheds light on supposed leaks. When addressing supposed leaked logos and jerseys, Smith gets his readers involved by asking them if they think the image is legitimate or not and whether they like the design or not.

Despite the growth of the site, Icethetics still directs a lot of time polling readers on a wide range of hockey-related concepts. While some polls pit one team’s logo against another, others ask you to rate each team’s home, away and alternate jerseys. Sometimes the site even asks readers to vote on obscure topics like which minor league hockey team has the best logo or which NHL All-Star Game logo was the most well-done.

Concept art has also become a huge part of Smith’s site. Readers who are unhappy with a team’s new uniform set or desperately want a logo change for their squad can design how they believe their team should look on the ice. Smith posts all of the submissions under the ‘Concepts’ tab and allows users to vote on which concepts are the best.

For a hockey fan, Icethetics can even become your news source for NHL aesthetics. Smith keeps track of when each team will wear their third jerseys during the season and keeps running galleries of jerseys for each team, both past and present.

Icethetics gives hockey fans a chance to look through logos and jerseys from years past and also garners feedback on leaks and rumors.

For the fan who loves the jersey as much as the puck, Icethetics is exactly the kind of site you need to have bookmarked.

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WEDNESDAY LEGENDS IN CONCERT

This event marries literary and performing aspects of Def Poetry Jam, witty judges and the humor of game show television. Contestants will have 7 minutes to perform their writings.

Witness Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical on its opening night. Enjoy the romantic tale of Anna and the King only a short distance away in Philadelphia.

This award-winning concert returns to Harrah’s to celebrate 20 years in Atlantic City. This tribute show features Michael Jackson, Madonna and Frank Sinatra to name a few.

World Cafe Live (3025 Walnut St., Philadelphia), $3, 8 p.m.

Walnut Street Theatre (825 Walnut St., Philadelphia) ticket prices and show times vary.

Harrah’s Resort, (777 Harah’s Blvd, Atlantic City), $30, Times vary.

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New rapper ‘warms up’ Philly

BY COREY FRIZZERA Staff Writer Rapper J. Cole performed live at the Electric Factory in downtown Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 12. Cole is an up-andcoming artist signed with Jay-Z’s label Roc Nation. Cole is considered to be a “freshman” rapper, but many people disagree, believing that he is arguably one of the top five current rappers out there right now.

Everything that Cole raps about has a purpose and some sort of inspirational meaning. He has only been in the business for about three years.

In 2007, Cole released his first mixtape, “The Come Up,” with little success. Following this debut, he released two more mixtapes, “The Warm Up” and “Friday Night Lights,” that were more successful.

Earlier this summer, Cole announced his nationwide “Cole World” tour.

Cole performed around 10 songs in about two hours. In between every couple of songs, he gave words of wisdom to the audience, which were mainly directed to college students who were facing issues or crises in their lives.

His debut album “Cole World: The Sideline Story,” which released on Sept. 27, 2011, debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200, selling 218,000 copies in it’s first week. As of Oct. 19, the album sold 305,000 copies in the United States.

After opening with “Cole World,” he performed songs that included “You Got It,” “Blow Up,” “In The Morning,” “Cost Me A Lot,” “Farewell,” “Looking For Trouble,” “Lights Please,” “Dollar & A Dream Pt. III,” “Can’t Get Enough,” “Mr. Nice Watch,” “Nobody’s Perfect,” “Rise & Shine” and “Work Out.” The crowd was hyped up and got the place rocking.

At the end of the show, Cole proceeded to perform “Farewell” and after several minutes of rapping, he did something unexpected. Cole went on for about 20 minutes of pointing out fans in the crowd that were wearing something flashy.

For example, a fan with a Phillies hat, Cole would rap, “Hey you, in the Phillies hat….

Farewell!” By doing this, he got the crowd involved and really excited his fans. It showed that Cole appreciated his fans and wasn’t scared to thank them, which he did a number of times throughout the show.

Without a doubt, J. Cole sounded just as good in person as he does on his mixtapes and CD. I promise it will be one of the best experiences of your life.

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WEEKLY REVIEW

Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011

NBA 2K12 lets gamers go old school

BY NICK RAYNER Staff Writer

Since there is a good chance we won’t see NBA basketball this year, it’s a good idea to purchase NBA 2K12. The game was released Oct. 4 and is available for any system. NBA 2K12 has great graphics along with appeal that attracts people of all ages.

The presentation of NBA 2K12 is very similar to watching a regular NBA game. Each game gets full pre-game buildups and animated team sheets with the commentators listing out the player names and their positions. The crowd is realistic because they cheer and also get upset when your team is losing.

NBA 2K12 even gives advertisements for upcoming games and they hand out the “Jordan Player of the Game” award after each match. This all adds up to making 2K12 as realistic as the NBA and will definitely appeal heavily to the fans of professional basketball.

The new addition that 2K12 has to offer is the new challenge modes. Whereas in NBA 2K11, challenge mode was only offered for Michael Jordan, in NBA 2K12 we have them for 15 legendary players. You can play out classic situations from some memorable games. Some of the players offered in this mode are Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Julius Erving. The presentations in these matches are very realistic. If you are replaying a match from the 60’s and 70’s, the game will appear in black and white, with little commentary and realistic player attributes for the players. These modes provide a

great deal of value to the game, especially if you’re a fan of oldschool basketball.

There are so many great modes for NBA 2K12. You can play an exhibition with any of the great teams of the past such as the ‘96 Bulls, the ‘86 Celtics, the ‘85 Lakers and several others. There is also an online mode were you can play friends and random people to test your skills of the game against the best.

NBA 2K12 also offers an association mode. This mode evolves around taking full control of an NBA franchise. This means that you sign and trade players, hire and fire coaches and play each game for your team.

The object of this mode is to lead your team to a NBA championship and also to keep your team under the salary cap and increase the revenue for the franchise.

The association mode is a great way to make all the moves you want your favorite team to make, and have success that the franchise may have never experienced before.

The players mode in NBA 2K12 is a fan favorite. You can create yourself and add attributes that you may not have in real life, then you can place yourself on any team in the league and help them win a championship.

This mode is a great way to fulfill your dream of one day playing in the NBA. NBA 2K12 is a great buy for $59.99 and you can purchase it at any store that sells video games. NBA 2K12 is a great way to have fun with family and friends and it can get you away from school work as well.

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Top: Derrick Rose as one of the featured players on the cover. Bottom: Bring back old favorites, such as Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.

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Plain White T’s steal the show

BY AMANDA TOTH Staff Writer Never Shout Never’s headline concert took place on Oct. 19 at the Electric Factory.

Christofer Drew Ingle is the front man, who performs with talented back-up musicians to form the band. The music is described as folky-pop rock and this is his first headlining tour, though he was a featured artist at the Vans Warped Tour.

Although Never Shout Never was the headlining band, the other bands that played are somewhat better known, including Plain White T’s, A Rocket To The Moon and Fake Problems.

The members of Fake Problems fit the rocker persona. They drank beer from the bottle and typical Solo red cups between their songs. They had a small following that showed their love during their set by screaming and singing along to their songs.

After Fake Problems, A Rocket to the Moon took to the stage. The band has had two radio hits in the top 40 charts, the most well-known being “Like We Used To.” They performed “Like We Used To” towards the end of their set. To announce it, they asked the crowd to help them by singing the words if the they knew them. At that

point the crowd went wild with screams and cheers and began singing along in unison and swayed to the music. A Rocket to the Moon preformed a couple more songs before turning the stage to the Plain White T’s.

The Plain White T’s started off with a completely black stage. The music started low then grew louder. The crowd knew they were coming on next so they were going wild screaming and cheering. They opened up with their song “Boomarang” and when they started singing, the lights came on and the crowd got even wilder.

Throughout their whole performance, the crowd participated by singing along to their popular hits. During the performance of their most popular songs “Hey There Delilah,” “Rhythm of Love,” “Our Time Now,” “Hate (I Really Don’t Like You)” and “1,2,3,4,” the crowd was the most excited. They sang along, jumped and danced around during those songs.

Although Never Shout Never was the headliner, it seemed that Plain White T’s stole the show before it had even began.

Finally, the headlining Never Shout Never took the stage in complete darkness. Ingle came out on stage and a single light hit him as he let out a puff of smoke. Then, the other

lights came up and the band started playing.

The band opened with one of their new songs “Time Travel,” which is also the title of this tour, the title of the new album and the title of the first song on the new album.

“Time Travel” was released on Sept. 20, 2011.

After a very intimate performance, Never Shout Never left the stage and a crowd of screaming fans. Instantly the “one more song” chant started and Never Shout Never took the stage again. The encore song was “I love you,” which is one of their biggest hits. After that, the band members started throwing guitar picks into the crowd and the drummer threw both his drumsticks to some lucky fans.

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OUTTA’ RIGHT FIELD RANSOM COZZILLIO

What’s he worth?

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Runner relies on family, self-motivation

BY JENAY SMITH Photo Editor You might describe sophomore exercise science major Josh Sutterfield as a quiet storm and a leading example of what it means to be self-motivated and humble.

Sutterfield, who is referred to as “Bootsy” by his teammates, didn’t start out as a cross country runner.

Goaded by the dislike of his soccer coach, Sutterfield quit the soccer team in high school and started running cross country.

“I decided to run cross country because I was always faster than most kids,” Sutterfield said.

Although his father, Dennis Sutterfield, played soccer in high school, he still supported his son’s decision.

“I knew he understood where I was,” Sutterfield said. “He encouraged me and helped me out though all of it.”

This is one of the reasons why Sutterfield looks up to him. His father is a hard worker and continues to motivate him.

“He did so much with his life and he’s done so many different things,” Sutterfield said. “Whether it’s changing jobs or what he did in athletics, he’s always inspired me”.

It has been four years since Sutterfield began to run cross country and he is determined to go strong in his next two years at Cabrini.

When cross country coach Tom O’Hora met Sutterfield, he saw that Sutterfield had

a lot of potential.

“He leads by example,” O’Hora said. “He works hard every day and tries to show up for practice on time and ready to go.”

O’Hora hopes that Sutterfield’s good habits will rub off on his teammates.

“I think because he [Josh] does that, you’re more likely to have other people do the same because they want to be as good as he is,” O’Hora said.

Sutterfield missed the first four weeks of the season his freshman year because of his foot injuries. After hurting both of his feet, he had to wear boots for four weeks. This is where he picked up the nickname “Bootsy.”

This season was similar because he came down with a case of mononucleosis and could not practice with the rest of the team.

Still, Sutterfield pushed through and helped the team finish in first place at the Cheyney State University Invitational in October.

He also was chosen as the Cabrini Athletics Student-Athlete of the Week for the week of Oct. 2-9. Sutterfield is very grateful for the honor and said it pushes him to do better.

Jeff Young, junior political science major, first met Sutterfield in August 2010 on the first day of training camp for cross country.

“I was expecting there to be more guys but it ended up being just me and Josh as the whole men’s cross country team,” Young said.

Young and Sutterfield became good friends and began pushing each other to do

their best at practice as well as at meets.

For the most part, Sutterfield is a laid back guy who likes to eat, sleep and hang out with friends and family in his spare time. Sutterfield has three younger siblings: Hanna, Julia and Simeon.

Sutterfield and his family play sports together as well as watch them. They like to go back to his high school, Spring-Ford High School in Royersford, Pa., to watch the Rams play.

“We go to a lot of my high school’s events whether it’s basketball, football, soccer or lacrosse,” Sutterfield said.

Sutterfield is a humble and inspiring person that people look up to. He’s serious about running and continues to improve everyday. Whenever he comes up against obstacles he takes them head on, no matter what.

“Last year I fell in the middle of the race and got mud all over my uniform, just completely fell and embarrassed myself,” Sutterfield said. “I just hopped up and kept on going.”

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Josh Sutterfield Class year: Sophomore Major: Exercise Science & Health Promotion 2010: Received CSAC Sportsmanship Award 2011: Student-Athlete of the Week (Oct. 2-9)

What are athletes worth? With the NBA currently embroiled in a bitter lockout revolving around player salaries and the NFL just coming off a similar players’ strike, I often hear people questioning the small fortunes professional athletes earn.

“Is he really worth $80 million?

All he does is put a ball through a hoop…”

Should that skill warrant millions? Short answer, yes.

In sports, as with consumer goods, I believe in the power of the free market. A player is worth exactly what someone is willing to pay them for their services. If someone is willing to pay Kobe Bryant $18 million a year to secure his services, you’ll have to pay more to get him yourself.

I’m sure many will reject the nebulous free market answer so I have something a little bit more concrete. Let’s take LeBron James as an example. He represents the pinnacle of his sport in terms of both skill and worth (and he fits perfectly into my argument).

Throughout his NBA career, James has earned roughly $17 million a season, the maximum allowed. In 2010, after playing seven years for the Cleveland Cavaliers and leading them to previously unseen levels of success, he spurned them and signed with the Miami Heat.

With that decision, the Forbes Magazine valuation of the Cleveland Cavaliers franchise dropped several hundred million dollars overnight. Because one player chose to take his talents to South Beach, an NBA franchise lost nearly half its monetary value.

What if we take this example to the macro level? LeBron James’ exodus from Cleveland and the subsequent drop in tickets sales and attendance drove many businesses near the arena out of business.

This phenomena isn’t unique or generational either. The same team depression and devaluation hit the post-Michael Jordan Bulls.

Nor is this just for hoops, it’s a pan-sport principle. Anyone who thinks the Indianapolis Colts are pulling down the same revenue without Peyton Manning as they were with him, keep dreaming.

I would argue that many millionaire athletes are actually under-paid given what they bring to a team, city and fan base. Look at recent rookie phenoms like Steven Strasburg, Cam Newton and Blake Griffin. Their play and presence alone brings in fans and puts a buzz in the air. Teams know the buzz means dollars.

So the next time you scoff at a new mega-contract for a superstar athlete, just think, it might actually be a bargain.

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Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011

Field Hockey falls

to Alvernia 5-1

on Senior Night

BY BREANNA STANLEY Staff Writer The women’s field hockey team fell to Alvernia University by a score of 5-1 on Thursday, Oct. 27 at Edith Robb Dixon Field.

Despite being down 3-0 after the first half, the team never gave up and played hard all night. With just about 10 minutes left in the game, freshman forward Karlie Gruccio put the Cavaliers on the score board.

Gruccio, special education major, was very happy with the way she played considering she was the only Cavalier to score.

“It was a tough game and even though it did not end up the way we wanted it to, we still fought until the end,” Gruccio said.

The Thursday night game was also Senior Night for the Cavaliers. The six seniors, Lauren Alessi, Stephanie Campanaro, Maura Gordon, Liz Krupka, Amanda Smith and Janine Zizzamia, were a big influence on the team this year.

Jackie Neary, head coach, expressed how important the seniors were this year to the team. “They were great leaders. It is going to be a big transition next year,” Neary said.

This season alone, Alessi, Campanaro and Gordon combined for 28 goals. After Thursday’s contest, Campanaro has 45 career points while Alessi and Gordon both have over 100 total points during their four years at Cabrini.

Neary was also glad the team’s loss came against Alvernia because it helped her to pick out the things they need to work on as individuals and as a team.

Alessi, political science major and one of the captains, was very confident and proud of her team this year.

Field hockey is not an individual game, according to

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From left to right: seniors Amanda Smith, Maura Gordon, Janine Zizzamia, Lauren Alessi, Stephanie Campanaro and Liz Krupka played their last home regular season field hockey game against Alvernia University on Thursday, Oct. 27.

Alessi. Everyone worked together each and every game to bring something unique to the field.

“It is something special, not everyone gets to do it. You adjust to different situations,” Alessi said.

Alessi is sad to be leaving but has nothing but hope for her team. The women will begin the CSAC playoffs on Wednesday, Nov. 2 and will have the chance to participate in the CSAC final on Saturday, Nov. 5.

The team is preparing to finish the season strong and is using practice to make adjustments.

“We have stuff we need to work on that can be fixed at practice,” Alessi said.

Tori Canelli and Taylor Carroll, both freshmen, are very upset that the seniors are leaving.

“When we came here, they welcomed us with no problem. We’re going to miss dancing and the bus rides,” Canelli and Carroll said.

Now that the playoffs are coming up, the Lady Cavs are preparing to do the best that they can so they have a shot at reaching the CSAC final round.

“I know in my heart if they play the way they can we will reach our goals,” Neary said.

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Despite winter-like conditions, men’s and women’s cross country participated in the Colonial States Athletic Conference championships on Saturday, Oct. 29 in La Plume, Pa.

Cross country braves snowstorm at championship meet

BY ROB RICHES Staff Writer The Cavaliers men’s cross country team finished in seventh place and the women’s team finished in 10th place at the Colonial States Athletic Conference championship meets at Keystone College on Saturday, Oct. 29. The men’s team finished with 185 points while the women’s team finished with 266 points.

Gwynedd-Mercy College won the men’s meet, finishing with 15 points. Marywood University came in second with 51 points while Keystone College finished in third with 82 points.

For the women, Marywood won the tournament with 22 points and GwyneddMercy came in a close second with 46 points.

Josh Sutterfield, sophomore exercise

science and health promotion major, set the pace for Cabrini’s men’s team, finishing in 17th place with a time of 32 minutes and 52.5 seconds. Sutterfield was previously named the CabriniAthletics.com Student-Athlete of the Week for the week of Oct. 2-9.

Junior Jeff Young finished in 28th place, freshman Kristofer Knight finished in 43rd place, junior Brian Sugden finished in 47th place and junior Ji Jeon finished in 50th place to qualify for points for the Cavaliers.

Junior Mike Palatano finished in 51st place and freshman Ernest Ahweza finished in 52nd place, but neither qualified for points.

Young finished with a time of 32:28.9, Knight finished with a time of 36:17.9, Sugden finished with a time of 37:50.6 and Jeon finished with a time of 38:48.5. Palantano finished right behind Jeon with a time

of 38:49.5 and Ahweza finished with a time of 38:52.6.

Freshman Sarah Deskar set the pace for the women’s team, finishing in 41st place.

Freshman Jessica Lanchang followed that up with a 45th place finish. Sophomore Victoria Werring finished in 58th place, junior Kate Freyvogel finished in 60th place and junior Lindsay Dittbrenner finished in 62nd place.

Deskar finished with a time of 26:44.0 and Lanchang finished close behind with a time of 27:21.8. Werring finished with a time of 29:54.0, Freyvogel finished with a time of 30:44.3 and Dittbrenner finished with a time of 35:06.2.

The men’s team was in search of their seventh overall CSAC title and their first title since 2007. The women’s team was looking for their fifth overall CSAC title and their first title since 1998.

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While the CSAC Championship meets did not yield ideal results for the men’s and women’s teams, they still conclude decent and thrilling seasons. The men’s team had a schedule of six races, three of which they finished in fifth place or higher. They came in first place during the Cheyney University Invitational on Oct. 7 and finished in second place at the Cabrini College Invitational on Oct. 22.

The women’s team had a schedule of six races as well and finished in fourth place or better three times. They came in fourth place at the Dukes Invitational on Sept. 17 and came in second place at the Cheyney University Invitational on Oct. 7. The team also had a second place finish at the Cabrini College Invitational on Oct. 22.

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BY KASSIA BERNOSKY Staff Writer

Do you think the Eagles can turn it around?

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“I think they can turn it around. I think they do have potential but they definitely need to step up their game.”

“They’re struggling. They always have those runs where they come back but I think this is really a building year for them.”

“I think they can turn their season around but the playoffs might be too much wishful thinking.”

“Their defense really needs to kick it up and Vick needs to step his game up and not get injured.”

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Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011

Women’s soccer defeats GwyneddMercy 2-0, advances to semifinals

BY JENAY SMITH Photo Editor The Lady Cavs seized the field with a 2-0 win against Gwynedd-Mercy College on Monday, Oct. 31, at Edith Robb Dixon Field in a quarterfinal match-up.

“As soon as the game started, I knew we had it,” Noelle DiCioccio, sophomore midfielder, said.

There were mixed feelings in the air about what the outcome of the game against the Griffins would be but some members of the team felt that a strong start would be important.

“I felt confident and really nervous,” Dana Drake, junior forward/midfielder, said. “I just wanted the game to start. I had a feeling if we just pushed a little bit more we could beat them.”

The last game the Lady Cavs played against GwyneddMercy went into double overtime and ended with neither team scoring. This made some feel uneasy.

“I felt a little bit nervous because we tied 0-0 the last time we played Gwynedd-Mercy,” DiCioccio said.

Family members and friends gathered in the stands anxiously waiting for the game to start.

The game was intense and that was heightened with the fear of Gwynedd-Mercy scoring. As the game went on,

the seats became jam-packed with Cabrini fans who were hoping to see their team win.

Drake scored the first goal of the night less than 10 minutes into the game to give Cabrini a 1-0 lead.

“I was very excited. I was actually relieved that we scored so early into the game,” Drake said.

“I think we have it all.

I feel like we have the best team out there.”

Noelle DiCioccio

Drake not only had friends and her teammates cheering for her but also had her mom as well.

“It’s amazing to watch Dana because she’s so accomplished and she tries so hard,” Bonnie Drake, mother of Dana, said. “She gives 110 percent.”

Bonnie was ecstatic about her daughter scoring the first goal.

“It was awesome,” Bonnie said. “I was so proud of her.”

Dana was very motivated by her mother and family being there. For her, it was more of a reason to boost her

performance.

Sammy Thompson, senior midfielder, tallied the second goal for the Cavs late in the second half, securing the team’s win over the Griffins.

“I was nervous. I didn’t want it to be my last game,” Thompson said.

Thompson felt the team played well and that the game was a huge obstacle they overcame.

With the win, the team advances to the semifinal round and will play at Marywood University on Wednesday, Nov. 2.

“If we all come together, push and work hard, I feel like we can make it to Saturday’s game,” Drake said.

DiCioccio feels the same and thinks the team has everything it needs to get ahead.

“I think we have it all,” DiCioccio said. “I feel like we have the best team out there.”

The Cavaliers are confident that they will go all the way if they stay on the same page and keep themselves motivated.

“As soon as the game got under way I knew that we were going to win,” Thompson said. “We just completely outplayed them.”

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ABOVE LEFT: Cabrini back Emily Dayton (No. 4) battles for possession of the ball with Gwynedd-Mercy defender Brigid Dowling on Monday, Oct. 31. ABOVE RIGHT: With a defender behind her, Cavalier forward/midfielder Dana Drake tries to move downfield with the ball against the Griffins. Drake scored her fourth goal of the season in the game’s first half.

Cavalier Athletic Calendar Thursday, Nov. 3

Friday, Nov. 4

Saturday, Nov. 5

Volleyball Semifinals TBA

Men’s Swimming @ King’s College 6 p.m.

Field Hockey Final TBA

Women’s Swimming @ King’s College 6 p.m.

Women’s Soccer Final TBA

Volleyball Final TBA

Sunday, Nov. 6

Monday, Nov. 7

Tuesday, Nov. 8

Wednesday, Nov. 9

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