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Hundreds of thousands of people rallied at the National Mall in

Stephanie Juris is a senior Washington D.C. on Sunday, March 21 in support of comprehensive communication major and immigration reform. environmental studies minor. !"#$%&'()'$(&*$+*),,*%)'-$%),-'-"&*()-&".*'/"*0*)1&*$+*'/"-(*2$3%'(-"&*$+* Here, she gives a first-person 4-('/*),$%1&-."*'/"*5#"(-2)%*0*)1*-%*)*2($6.*'/)'*&'("'2/".*+$(*4,$27&8*9/"* report on her own involve:;)(2/*<$(*5#"(-2)=*(),,>*6)&*'/"*,)(1"&'*&-%2"*?@@A*)+'"(*-##-1()'-$%* ment in the anti-fracking ("+$(#*,"1-&,)'-$%*6)&*&/$'*.$6%*-%*?@@B8 movement. On Nov. 18, Gov. <$3('""%* C)4(-%-* &'3."%'&* )%.* +)23,'>* #"#4"(&* 6"("* )#$%1* '/$&"* Jack Markell of Delaware '/$3&)%.&8* D'3."%'&* +($#* E(>%* ;)6(* C$,,"1"F* G)&'"(%* H%-I"(&-'>* )%.* came out against deep shaleJ-,,)%$I)*H%-I"(&-'>*)&*6",,*)&*$'/"(*$(1)%-K)'-$%&*+($#*'/"*)(")*6"("* gas drilling in the Delaware also present.

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L)'>* <(-11,"MN$('$%* O("O)(".* '6$* 43&"&* '$* '()%&O$('* '/"&"* 1($3O&* The last 12 summers of my !"##$%&'#"()*'+,-.."/%012.2 +($#* J-,,)%$I)* H%-I"(&-'>8* * N$('$%* -&* )%* )2'-I"* 2$%1("1)%'* )'* C"%'(),* life have been spent around Baptist Church in Wayne. the Delaware River. Whether :9/-&* -&* '/"* 4-11"&'* (),,>* $%* '/"* #),,* &-%2"* P4)#)* /)&* 4"2$#"* it was buying inner tubes and president,” Norton said to the group. floating miles down stream DO")7"(&* )'* '/"* (),,>* -%2,3.".* C)(.-%),* Q$1"(* ;)/$%>* +($#* R$&* until we landed at our local 5%1","&*)%.*S"&&"*S)27&$%8*T("&-."%'*P4)#)*),&$*#)."*("#)(7&*'/($31/* hamburger and shake spot, )*O("("2$(.".*I-."$')O".*#"&&)1"*I$-2-%1*/-&*&3OO$('*'$*'/"*2($6.8 Dilly’s Corner, packing a D'3."%'&*6"("*#$'-I)'".*'$*)''"%.*'/"*(),,>*+$(*)*%3#4"(*$+*.-++"("%'* Chinese takeout picnic so we (")&$%&8*;$%-2)*E3(7"F*&"%-$(*G%1,-&/*)%.*2$##3%-2)'-$%*)%.*4-$,$1>* could watch the sunset from #)U$(F* 4",-"I"&* '/"* 23(("%'* &>&'"#* -&* 4($7"%* )%.* 6)%'".* '$* &/$6* /"(* the wing dam or just biking support for an overhaul of immigration legislation. along the canal, I can say with :V-'/$3'* W*X-%1* '/"* ,)6&* '/)'* )("* -%"++"2'-I"F* -##-1()'-$%* O($4,"#&* pride that the river has a spe2)%Y'*4"*&$,I".F=*E3(7"*&)-.8*:9/"*23(("%'*,)6&*#)7"*-'*-#O$&&-4,"*+$(*'/"* cial place in my heart. %3#4"(*$+*O"$O,"*6/$*6)%'*'$*2$#"*'$*5#"(-2)*'$*.$*&$*,"1),,>8= JERRY ZUREK / SUBMITTED PHOTO I have always been pas9/$&"*'/)'*#)(2/".*/",.*4>*&-1%&*'/)'*(").F*:GZ3),*'(")'#"%'*+$(*),,=* sionate about the environand “No human can be illegal” at the rally.

Students in Dr. Jerome Zurek’s ECG300: Work Global Justice with CRS course, sit infront of the United States Capitol Building waiting to meet with ment, teaching my parents the <()%2"&*[)(("'F*&$O/$#$("*&$2-),*6$(7*)%.*DO)%-&/*#)U$(*)'*G)&'"(%* their respective Senators and Representatives of the 112th United States Congress. difference between “Number H%-I"(&-'>F*6)&*3O,-+'".*4>*'/"*&/""(*%3#4"(*$+*O"$O,"*)'*'/"*(),,>8 3” and “Number 5” plastics, :\'*6)&*("),,>*O$6"(+3,*'$*4"*-%*'/"*#-.&'*$+*&$*#)%>*O"$O,"*'/)'*6)%'*

BY MELANIE GREENBERG or yelling at friends when Relief Services, helped through-change and have traveled so far to stand up for their rights,” Garrett said. now rather than just a history college students on how to make Managing Editor they leave their cars idling. out the entire process of lob- 9/"* class,” Oulouhojian said. +($#* “It’s nice voices heard take action R)'-%$* 2$##3%-'>* V"&'* their C/"&'"(* 6)&* ),&$*and -%* )''"%.)%2"* I was raised in a very “whatbying. Mrazik started slowly by),$%1&-."* to knowC)4(-%-* what is&'3."%'&8* going onD(8* around will be vital to the future of our ;-#-* !"T)3,F* 2$$(.-%)'$(* $+* ]-&O)%-2* we-do-to-the-earth, we-do to As 17 Cabrini students sharing experiences, speaking of#-%-&'(>* the world; would never have world. $+* D'8*I 51%"&* C/3(2/F* 6)%'".* '$* ()-&"* /"(* I$-2"* +$(* '/"* ourselves,” sort of mantra and explored the halls of Congress the importance of advocacy, giv-undocumented. known about vulnerable children “I thought the course was a I’ve always hoped that I could on Friday, Dec. 2, touring Capitol ing tips on how to lobby, offering :9/"("Y&*4""%*)*,)(1"*]-&O)%-2*O("&"%2"*^-%*'/"*2$%1("1)'-$%_*&-%2"* in Africa and been able to speak bit of a curveball when I found someday give back and ultiHill was far from their minds. resources for further information`aAbF=* for them.” out I was`@* going to be)("* lobbying,” !"T)3,* &)-.8* :b@* O"(2"%'* )("* ;"X-2)%F* O"(2"%'* T3"('$* mately work in cleaning up Lobbying to sustain the interna- and even role-playing with the Dr. Jerome Zurek, communi- Anderson Stahl, junior accountthe Delaware after all these tional assistance budget for 2013 students on different scenarios cation chair and Faces of Justice ing major, said. “I felt like my years of basically living in it. was the mission for the ECG 300: that could occur while meeting professor, educated !$##%&'()*+', students experience was semi-productive ,3..%,45'#-,36)012.25#301$%*.377 I learned that my father Faces of Justice students. with Congress staff members. about policies and the U.S. 2013 because when I talked in my first and step-mother’s good Meeting with 10 members “Practicing and having Cheryl fiscal year budget to support their meeting, they agreed with everyfriend, the owners of the of the State and the House was [Mrazik] come in gave us a run- arguments on sustaining poverty- thing I had to say and supported quarry, really didn’t have a a first-time experience for the through of what was going on, but focused international assistance. it. Meeting with Jim Gerlach’s say in what was going on. I majority of these junior and it was still really nerve-wracking Moral duties, political motives, staff was more difficult because decided then and there that I senior students. The trek to because it was completely new,” national security, economic rea- he was more opposed to my +$(* R-+"* -%2,3.-%1* C)4(-%-* C/""(,").-%1F* C5T* needed to look NOELLE outside WESTFALL of my Washington, D.C. was a trip the Nicole Oulouhojian, junior mar- soning and even religion were issue.”

E$)(.F*!",')*T/-*e-F*[""7*DZ3).F*9")#*5OO),)2/-)* STAFF WRITER parents and take matters into students prepared for all semes- keting major, said. “We’d never some of the topics covered when Each student had different NW66@CABRINI.EDU )%.*J),,">*<$(1"*9($U)%&8 my own hands by enrolling in ter by reading literature pertain- done that before.”

Zurek asked the question: “Why expectations about how their :\'Y&* %-2"* +$(* C5T* E$)(.* '$* &/$6* &3OO$('* +$(* two classes focused on watering to poverty and the imporWith Cabrini’s Justice Matters should we care about them?” messages would be received, 9/"* !-X$%* C"%'"(* /$3&".* ?B?* O)('-2-O)%'&* %)'-$%),*2)3&"&*,-7"*'/-&F=*G#-,>*<-$("F*&$O/$#$("* sheds (Watershed Ecology tance of development in impov- curriculum, working toward the “The mission of CRS is to pro- especially being college students. $+* '/"* Q",)>* <$(* R-+"* 2)%2"(* 6),7* '$* 4"%"W*'*9/"* &"2$%.)(>*".32)'-$%*)%.*G%1,-&/*#)U$(F*&)-.8*<-$("* and Watershed Citizenship). erished countries. Each student common good is implemented mote human development for “I felt like I expected it to be American Cancer Society. Young and old, students /)&* ),&$* 6),7".* '$* 4"%"W*'* 5\!D* )6)("%"&&* )%.* These two courses really lobbied for issues that would be throughout many courses offered the poor and vulnerable overseas like them coming at us after every )%.*2$##3%-'>*#"#4"(&F*'/"*2$##$%*'/(").*6)&* 4(")&'*2)%2"(F*$+*6/-2/*/"(*)3%'*-&*-%*("#-&&-$%8 opened my eyes to an issue directly affected by the budget and is the educational basis of and provide opportunities for point we brought up and it wasn’t the force cancer had on their lives and the impact 9)()*GI-&$%F*&"%-$(*O&>2/$,$1>*#)U$(F*'$,.*/"(* that is taking place literally in cuts, such as orphans and vul- all ECG courses. Faces of Justice U.S. Catholics to live their faith in like that at all,” Oulouhojian said. '/"&"*6),7"(&*6)%'".*'$*/)I"*$%*2)%2"(8 #$'/"(F* 6/$* -&* 23(("%',>* W*1/'-%1* 4(")&'* 2)%2"(F* some of our own backyards. nerable children, HIV/AIDS care, focused heavily on issues affect- solidarity with their brothers and “They were all really nice, they :C)%2"(* )++"2'&* "I"(>$%"8* T"$O,"* 6)%'* '$* )4$3'*'/"*"I"%'8*:\*6)%'*/"(*'$*&""*'/"("*)("*O"$O,"* I was introduced to natural education, women’s rights, food ing many different areas of the sisters around the world,” Mrazik heard what we had to say and &""* O($1("&&* #)."* '$6)(.&* ("&")(2/* )%.* /)I"* -'* 6/$*2)("F=*GI-&$%*&)-.8 gas drilling upon watching, and water security and Iraqi refu- world and how to advocate for said. “Advocacy is the key way to they understood what we were eliminated from our community,” Katie Keller, :D$#"'-#"&*>$3*+"",*,-7"*>$3Y("*)%*$3'2)&'F*&$* “Gasland,” a documentary gees. those who do not have voices to support that dual mission.” talking about. They listened to sophomore accounting major and co­chair of -'Y&* -#O$(')%'* '$* 2$#"* '$* "I"%'&* ,-7"* '/-&* 4"2)3&"* Cheryl Mrazik, advocacy pro- defend themselves.

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Editorial: A call to solidarity through advocacy Catholic Social Teaching emphasizes the principles of human dignity and solidarity. The principle of human dignity states that we all possess certain inherent values through our distinction as human beings. Standing in solidarity requires a commitment to others around the world through embracing the common good.

Neither of these principles are considered acts of charity but instead involve lifelong dedication to the respect and uplifting of the human race.

The Loquitur editorial staff would like to commend the 17 individuals who embodied Catholic Social Teaching and a commitment to social justice and traveled to Washington, D.C. last Friday to speak to Senators and House Representatives on behalf of human rights for people around the world. It is not the easiest task to go speak to government officials at all, let alone on behalf of people you have never seen or met. However, it is vital to conquer the fear on behalf of the common good because if we who are capable do not speak up for those who need us, then who will? They will be voiceless. However, we all have human dignity and are entitled to a voice. We have a moral obligation to be the voices for our brothers and sisters.

The Cabrini students who went to lobby spoke about poverty focused development assistance, which is a portion of the federal budget that goes to helping those impoverished reach the first rung of the ladder of development. This portion of the budget can fall under foreign aid but it is so much more than assistance. This money, which is actually only 0.6 percent of the federal budget, is sustainability, the aforementioned principle of Catholic Social Teaching. While this money is so important to so many people, it also has a direct effect on our national security and positive relationships with other countries. It also actually saves the United States money

in the long run because the closer these countries get to sustainability, the less money we need to give in disaster relief and in charity.

Is it not incredible that Americans can call the office of their state Senators and Representatives to make appointments to converse about important issues? In so many countries, this would be illegal.

Citizens could be severely punished or even killed for trying to express a different opinion. We are truly blessed to live in a country where our opinions will be heard and they will matter. This leads the Loquitur editorial staff to wonder, why don’t more people take advantage of this immense opportunity? How will the world ever change or get better in the way you would like it to if you do not make your opinion heard? The answer is that it will not.

Americans everywhere should follow in the steps of the Cabrini students and advocate on behalf of important issues. We know that most average adults feel pressured for time between balancing work, stress and family commitments. While Cabrini students may have taken the ultimate advocacy step, there are important things that can be done from the comfort of your own home. Writing emails and making phone calls really do go a long way. The office keeps count of how many constituents advocate about what issues and through what mediums. Advocating for what you believe in is the only way to make a change.

As Ghandi once said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” The world obviously needs change and we have the power to do it. Lobby. Write emails. Make phone calls. If you were living on less than $2 a day, wouldn’t you want someone to remember you?

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The United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

ECG 300 class advocates for global poverty aid LOBBYING,

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Students finished the day by debriefing with CRS legislative specialist, Jill Marie Gerschutz-Bell, learning more about the positions of their members of Congress and reporting back regarding strategies they found successful from their visit.

Cabrini has partnered with CRS since 2005 and has worked closely with staff members, particularly educating students and speaking about advocacy and bringing awareness to global issues.

“CRS believes that working in partnership is both true to our Catholic faith and a beneficial, mutually respectful way to promote human development and address issues of global poverty,” Mrazik said.

Approximately 0.6 percent of our nation’s budget is spent on povertyfocused international assistance, a percentage CRS relies greatly on for much of

their funding. The people of these developing countries would greatly suffer if the cuts went through and CRS has launched a massive lobbying project.

the future and we are proving to CRS that we are worth the time and resources they put into training us; that we can take their messages to the next level by serving as

“I thought the course was a bit of a curveball when I found out I was going to be lobbying.”

ANDERSON STAHL

“Going to lobby shows CRS our commitment to helping them live out their mission,” Danielle DiBartolo, senior social work, psychology, sociology major and president of CRS Ambassador club, said.

“It shows that we take the information they give us, absorb it, spread it to others and then advocate legislatively. We represent

additional voices in an often underrepresented population.”

Students felt a sense of accomplishment and gratification after discussing the events of their day.

“I felt like I gave Senator Casey a reason to continue what they’re doing by showing my support. They gave us more ways to

stay involved and really appreciated what we were doing,” Stahl said.

While students often lobby for school funding and scholarships, Cabrini students are the only ones in the country traveling to the Capitol to lobby for international funding to help the poor and vulnerable.

“I think it’s a good reflection of Cabrini as a whole because it signifies that we practice education of the heart and we are seeking out ways to make a difference,” Stahl said.

“I thought I would probably go to see the sights but I never thought it would be for lobbying,” Oulouhojian said. “I’m glad I went for that reason. It’s a good experience. I can say that I’ve done it and I feel good about it and I’ve learned from it.”

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2011-2012 Editorial Staff EDITOR IN CHIEF Laura Hancq DEPUTY EDITOR Sarah Luckert MANAGING EDITOR Melanie Greenberg NEWS EDITOR James Crowell NEWS EDITOR Ransom Cozzillio

SPORTS EDITOR Nick LaRosa A&E EDITOR Diana Campeggio A&E EDITOR Jeny Varughese FEATURES EDITOR Chelbi Mims PERSPECTIVES EDITOR Kelsey Alvino

PHOTO EDITOR Jenay Smith COPY EDITOR Jesse Gaunce COPY EDITOR Carol Dwyer ADVISER Jerome Zurek

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Student recounts involvement in ‘Fracking’ debate FRACKING,

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by Pennsylvania native Josh Fox. Natural gas drilling, now more commonly known as fracking, involves pumping millions upon millions of gallons of water, sand and over 900 known, toxic chemicals thousands of feet under the earth’s surface releasing pockets of air by quite literally “fracturing” the rock where the gas is kept. The chemicals were previously disclosed and this method was deemed safe by regulators after being exempt from the Safe Drinking Water Act, which was granted in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (commonly called the “Halliburton Loophole,” since Halliburton spearheaded the fracking process).

When you hear the term “natural gas,” you perhaps may jump to the idea that it’s a clean-and-green method of utilizing the earth’s resources. In reality, it’s anything but.

With every week that went by, I became more passionate, I was tuned in, even sometimes wondering aloud, “How do we let this continue to happen?” I then found out about how this drilling could soon be approved to happen in the Delaware River, the river that I was raised next to and had spent years upon years creating memories. My first thought was that my children would never be able to tube down the river or camp on Hendricks’s Island like I had done so many times in my teen years. The professor of both watershed courses, Dr. David Dunbar, encouraged me to take action. I found out about a rally that would take place on Nov. 21 in Trenton, N.J. My family and friends all signed petitions urging regulators and the governors of Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania to open their eyes and to ban the fracking of the Delaware River. The water supply of 15.6 million was in jeopardy.

I had known that the Army Corps were tallying the number of votes they received to ban fracking and were going to vote representing the Obama administration. I also knew that Governor Cuomo (N.Y.) was opposed to drill but that Governor Corbett (Pa.) and Governor Christie (N.J.) were both in favor of fracking; that only left Governor Markell (Del.) to let the vote either go against

the drilling or for it.

My friends came home from their schools a couple days earlier than they had scheduled to for their Thanksgiving breaks. I was thankful that we all were seeing how important this was and that I had the continuous support of my family and friends before I went to go rally for the river. My father even called me and made sure that I would know to call him if I had been arrested. Two nights before the rally, I had signed onto Facebook and Twitter. I had been using all of my social media outlets to inform the public of what was about to take place. I even received a tweet from Fox himself. I was surprised to see that there was something from Fox’s Twitter saying that there was big news and to keep an eye on our inbox pertaining to the Governor of Delaware. I opened my inbox and was completely blown away; Governor Markell had issued a statement that he was going to vote against fracking. My heart was overjoyed; I was so concerned and worried about how every single life would be impacted if the vote had gone the other way, that I felt like celebrating.

I quickly called my family and friends and informed them of what happened and we all agreed that we would still rally, not in protest of our river, but to raise awareness of what was happening across the globe to innocent people’s health and water supplies. We gathered signs and marched together with Fox and supporter, Mark Ruffalo. We listened to heartbreaking stories of those whose lives have been impacted by corporate greed, fracking and how people across the country are fighting for the sake of clean water, something that all of us take for granted every day.

You tell your families and friends what I told mine. You go out and you vote and you make a difference. You need to make signs or sing chants in order to get your voices heard. Fracking may not be happening in the Delaware River now, but that could always change. Educate yourself and others around you to ensure the protection of our health, rivers and water.

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Parents bring their son to a Fracking rally to raise awareness about what is happenng to water supplies accross the world.

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Bridget Brady, Mark Ruffalo, Katy Gray and Stephanie Juris after the rally.

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Bill Monahan fills his truck with water that will be used for hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, at a pumping station in Wysox, Pa.

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Cain suspends presidential campain

1,500 pounds of canned goods raised for families

Herman Cain, Republican presidential candidate, officially suspended his campaign due to allegations of sexual misconduct.

Blaming the media for hurting his family, Cain announced the suspension of his campaign at a rally in Atlanta, Ga. on Dec. 3.

A new Des Moines Register poll showed that Cain’s supporters appeared to be gravitating toward Newt Gingrich, the former House speaker.

Read the original story on NYTimes.com | Dec. 3, 2011

American unemployment rate unexpectedly drops According to the U.S. Labor Department, the unemployment rate dropped in the month of November to 8.6 percent, its lowest level in two and a half years.

America’s employers added 120,000 jobs and that job growth for the previous two months was better than initially reported.

Despite the jobless rate being a welcome relief to economists, the sovereign debt crisis may still plunge Europe into a depression.

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Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain announced he is suspending his campaign for the United States presidency on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011 after allegations of sexual misconduct with several women.

More radioactive leaks found at Fukushima plant Nine months after an earthquake and tsunami struck Japan, at least 45 tons of very radioactive water has leaked from a purification facility at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station.

Tokyo Electric Power Company said on Dec. 4, that some of the water might have reached the Pacific Ocean.

A total of 220 tons of hazardous materials may have leaaked out from March 2011 until now.

Read the original story on NYTimes.com | Dec. 2, 2011

Putin’s party suffers steep losses in recent election

Local teenage driving laws may get tougher

In a phone call to Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, U.S. President Barack Obama offered his condolences for the deaths of 24 soldiers killed in NATO airstrikes along the Afghan-Pakistan border on Nov. 26.

Obama’s comments, however, stopped short of a formal apology to ease the public anger in Pakistan.

In a statement, the White House said the two presidents agreed to “stay in close touch” in the future.

Russia’s incumbent governing party, led by Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin, suffered steep losses in parliamentary elections on Sudnay, Dec. 4.

United Russia now holds a 50 percent majority, with 95 percent of the votes counted.

Russia’s three minority parties now hold seats in Parliament, meaning that Putin must establish a working relationship with the newly empowered opposition.

New Jersey might toughen its teenage driving laws as the regulators appempt to make the streets safer for drivers.

A recent driving study showed that the number of car crashes involving new drivers has significantly decreased, however, the number of crashes increased when drivers turned 18 years of age.

Regulators now feel that teen drivers will likely wait to get their license so they can steer clear of the age restrictions.

Read the original story on NYTimes.com | Dec. 4, 2011

Read the original story on NYTimes.com | Dec. 4, 2011

THIS WEEK AT CABRINI CAP Board’s Spa & Movie night

Relax right before finals with a comforting holiday movie and finger foods while you wait for your massage for free from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Grace Hall.

Friday, Dec. 9 Last Day of Classes

Today is the last day of classes and the last day to declare Pass or Fail.

Read the original story on Philly.com | Dec. 4, 2011

Saturday, Dec. 10 Sports

See page 15 for a list of all Cavalier games and times.

For information on Pass/Fail, visit www.cabrini.edu/Registrar.

For the full Academic Calendar, visit www.cabrini.edu/AcademicCalendar.

Sunday, Dec. 11 Mass

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

Monday, Dec. 12 Flapjack Fest

Read the original story on Cabrini.edu | Nov. 23, 2011

Obama expresses condolences in Pakistani deaths

Read the original story on NYTimes.com | Dec. 4, 2011

Thursday, Dec. 8

Cabrini College raised 1,552 pounds of canned food for Montgomery County families for the awaited holiday season.

Called Helping Hands, the yearly food drive raised nearly five times the amount it did in past years.

The food was delivered to the Catholic Social Services and provided many families with meals.

Sodexo and the Wolfington Center partnered for the food drive.

Relax and rejuvenate with some Flapjacks and activities from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. in the Marketplace. The faculty and staff at Cabrini will serve the students yummy breakfast foods so students can take a break from studying and return with some energy.

Tuesday, Dec. 13 Mass

Celebrate mass in the Bruckmann Memorial Chapel of St. Joseph from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Rapper prodigy killed outside bar Tommy Hill, a Philadelphia gangster-rapper, died on Sunday, Dec. 4 after being shot outside Reuben’s Marc Bar on Stenton Avenue near East Mount Pleasant, in East Mount Airy, at about 1:30 a.m. on Dec. 2.

Hill, 36, had a late-1990s music career made famous by mob boss Joey “Skinny Joey” Merlino.

Read the original story on Philly.com | Dec. 5, 2011

By Allie Jeter Staff Writer anj34@cabrini.edu

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Christmas tree lighting ceremony illuminates holiday season

BY LIA FERRANTE Staff Writer When the holiday season delivers togetherness within a community, it is always a blessing.

Cabrini’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony was held on Dec. 1, at 5 p.m. in front of the Holy Spirit Library.

“I love the sense of community that Cabrini brings before winter break starts and before everyone goes home for the holidays,” Samantha LaMaina, sophomore education major, said.

The warm sensation of the fire crackling in the middle of the street with everyone gathering around and getting warm created a sense of community and togetherness.

Near Founder’s Hall, they provided hot chocolate and cookies for everyone to enjoy.

When walking into the presentation, there were people surrounding the whole street.

The sight of people keeping close to one another to keep warm and everyone dressed with their hat and scarves showed that Christmas was surely approaching.

Dr. Marie Angelella George, President of Cabrini College, and Father Carl F. Janicki, campus minister, said words of inspiration, explaining the significance of the Yule log and how we should appreciate every day and remember the importance of the holiday season.

In addition, George shared a prayer with everyone that was respectful and enlightening.

“I liked the spiritual aspect of the event,” Chelsea Prichett, sophomore education major, said. “It brought our religion into the holiday, which I really enjoyed.”

After the tree was lit and everyone was surrounding it to see the beautiful scene that was created, the choir came out and sang around the burning fire. The joyous voices of the students and faculty liteup the street even more with Christmas holiday cheer for everyone to enjoy.

It was a great turnout by the Cabrini community to show pride during this event. The hopeful faces that the crowd possessed was a magical and worthwhile sight to take in.

The many faces showed how dedicated the students here on campus were to celebrating the holiday season together.

“Let this tree serve as a reminder to our community of the light of Christ that is to come this Christmas season,” George said.

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‘Surviving Finals’ coaches students to success

BY SEAN COLLINS Staff Writer Studying for college finals demands a great deal of preparation.

“Surviving Finals Week” was held on Wednesday, Nov. 30, in East Residence Hall. The bi-yearly event was jointly hosted by Maritza DeJesus, coordinator of academic counseling; Catherine Beckowski, Writing Center coordinator; and Dianne Devanney, math specialist.

Students were offered advice on not only the best methods of preparing for finals, but also on how to deal with stress and time management. They also included information on where to find different forms of assistance on campus.

Pizza was delivered and served to students. The instructors presented a series of tips on good study habits as well as refreshments to attendees of the event.

The event was divided into three parts. The first was presented by DeJesus, and centered on techniques that every student should know before they sit down to study for the really big tests.

This advice included DeJesus’s five-day plan. She recommended dividing study material into four equal parts. Next was to study a different part every day along with the part you had studied the previous day.

By the time the test rolls around, you will have covered each section. The intent of this approach is to make sure you know the material through understanding it rather than just reading it.

“If you can’t say it out loud or

The Cabrini College Finals Schedule for the Fall Semester 2011. Finals week will take place from Monday, Dec. 12 through Saturday Dec. 17. Residence Halls close at 10 a.m. on Dec. 17 and reopen on Jan. 17. write it down from memory, then you don’t know it,” DeJesus said.

“If you know only half of it, but are not sure on the second half, you need to go review it again until it you can say it from memory. Reading it does not mean the same as understanding it.”

DeJesus also covered a few non-academic problems caused by finals and how they can be solved. These tips included advice like drinking more water and exercising to improve concentration.

“If your body gets dehydrated, you will get tired,” DeJesus said.

“This is why water is so important. You should drink eight to 10 glasses a day.”

Water is not the only requirement to keep you alert and awake during studying hours. DeJesus went on to say that breakfast is a must every morning to keep you brain nourished.

Part two of the event was covered by Beckowski. This centered on essay tests.

Beckowski taught one such way in the presentation. This was to outline the key information you have in your notes. She gave a few examples of the best ways to do this, including outlining main points.

By doing this, you can have a better understanding ahead of time of what you plan to write.

“When you outline your ideas from the notes you took,” Beckowski said. “It will come right out on the test.”

Also covered in the presentation were common mistakes that can be avoided by students.

These included misread directions, test anxiety and rushing through the test in order to be done quickly.

“You won’t get a prize for being the first one out the door

on exam day,” Devanney said.

The third session concluded the event with a Jeopardy-style trivia game. Students answered various questions on what they had learned in the presentation.

“I loved the Jeopardy part,” Kaitlyn Loynds, freshman undeclared, said. “I thought it was really fun. I think that overall, it was effective in teaching me the best way to go about finals.”

“It definitely helped me see exactly what I have to do,” Donald Powell, junior criminology major, said. “From the advice I got here, I’m going to make a list of what I have to do for finals week. I would recommend this to anyone.”

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Silent auction raises money for immersion trips

BY SHAE MCPHERSON Staff Writer Campus Ministry held their annual silent auction to benefit student service immersion trips to West Virginia, Ecuador, New York, and New Mexico on Nov. 29 in the Grace Hall Atrium.

Students and faculty were able to bid on great prizes that started their Christmas shopping.

As stated on Cabrini.edu, Campus Ministry located on the third floor of Founder’s Hall, is an inviting atmosphere where the Cabrini College community can experience a sense of belonging and feel comfortably connected to themselves, their peers and their faith.

Campus Ministry provides opportunities for students to meet other students with similar interests, while deepening their spirituality, encountering God in the everyday world, developing a conscience rooted in Gospel values and responding to issues of faith and justice.

“It’s really cool. It was an eye opening experience and I see the value of this opportunity for students to experience rural

poverty,” Cathy Matta, junior math major, and peer minister for Campus Ministry, said about her experiences going to West Virginia and Ecuador.

“Trips are student fundraised and this opportunity is a great learning experience for students to learn about the world, themselves and to meet a lot of friends,” Tim Rooney, senior English major, said. Rooney is also a peer minister and traveled to Ecuador last winter.

Stephanie Salinis, who just became the Campus Minister in the Campus Ministry office this past August, had the opportunity to be involved in many service trips such as Maryland, Montana, Mississippi, New Orleans, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Guyana and South America.

“I think it’s a great learning experience that allows you to broaden your world view,” Salinis said.

In a statement, Campus Ministry said that they are “extremely happy and grateful to everyone who came out and supported our efforts.”

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An assortment of prizes are set out in Grace Hall for the annual silent auction hosted by Campus Ministry. The auction raises money for student immersion trips.

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. Celebrate Christmas together, but individually. Everyone enjoys the traditional family Christmas tree with all of the classic decorations, but what if you want to add your own taste to Christmas? Decorate your room differently than your other family members or friends. Add your own personal touch that shows who you are and what you like.

BY KEVIN DURSO Staff Writer

My Best Friend

BY KELSEY ALVINO Perspectives Editor

With Christmas less than a month away, it’s time to get in the spirit. Here are a few tips for decorating and being festive for Christmas.

. Be original – let your personality show. If you want to combine your favorite things, go for it. Christmas is not only about showing how festive you are and how creative you can get, but also about showing what makes the way you celebrate original. You may even start some new traditions along the way.

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. Lights, please – Whether you prefer the white lights on an evergreen tree or the pop of colorful Christmas lights, decorate with pizazz. Lights indoors and outdoors can make any house be one that shines. Get creative with what you put lights on. String lights from a mailbox. Purchase light-up snowflakes, reindeer and spiral trees. The options are endless.

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. Countdown to Christmas – count down Christmas with those you love. The best part of Christmas is the excitement and joy it brings, no matter what your age is.

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. Reason for the Season – remember the true meaning of Christmas. Even the smallest signs of a nativity and the newborn Jesus shows that the true meaning of Christmas is present in a home.

I am a daddy’s girl. Anyone who knows me well at all is aware of the fact that my father, Tom, is a major part of my life. I do not go a day without calling, texting or talking about him. As long as I can remember, I have always felt that there was nothing in the world my daddy couldn’t do, couldn’t fix or couldn’t make better.

I am the youngest of three girls and have always felt that my dad was in fact the best father in the world. My dad has always been there for me as a coach, a friendand he took care of me when he was the only person I recognized.

When I was 18- years- old, a senior in high school, I suffered the worst injury of my life: a concussion. I remember waking up on the cold ground hearing my dad calling over an EMT. I knew it was my dad of course, but everyone else around me seemed to be a stranger, as I would find out later, even my mom.

The ambulance ride to the hospital seemed like an eternity.

Tears streamed down my face at the thought of being all alone, the EMT’s insisted that I would see my dad again as soon as we arrived, and I did. After X-rays and CT scans of my brain and neck were finished I was asked many questions. Who are these people next to you? Do you know what year it is? Who is Danyelle and Ashleigh? (my sisters). Do you know what happened? I got two of these questions right, I knew my parents and I knew I hit my head, my sisters, well... I thought they were our dogs’ names.

With nothing more the hospital could do, we went home. Scared and sleepy, my dad sat and watched “Cars” with me as he asked me questions to try to get me to remember. I’m not sure how many movies I made my dad watch with me in the following weeks, but he never complained.

He didn’t complain when I woke him up to talk to me at 3 a.m., or when I dropped a jar of spaghetti sauce all over the kitchen floor. He didn’t complain when I wanted tacos (one of his most hated foods) for dinner most nights or when he had to make sure I didn’t fall asleep in the shower. He sacrificed his sleep, his work and I’m sure some of his sanity to make sure I was happy.

With missing weeks of school, my dad made sure that when I got back into school, I would feel comfortable. I would be able to go to prom¸ participate in sports night, take the classes I had to take in order to graduate and have teachers I knew. He saved my senior year and he fixed all my problems.

There are times I go without showing my dad how truly grateful I am that I was blessed to have him in my life. He has always been there for me and continually shows how much he loves our family.

My daddy is my support system, my biggest fan and my best friend.

KMA69@CABRINI.EDU

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BY KELSEY ALVINO Perspectives Editor

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Christian Louboutin’s distinctive red soles are one of the most coveted gifts for women this holiday season.

Shoes ranging from heels, higher heels, flats and boots are offered to go along with any season. Christian Louboutin’s are comfortable and always-in style. Prices range from $200- $4,000.

A good camera for a reasonable price is the Canon Compact PowerShot Elph 310 HS. It packs an 8x zoom lens into a body that can slide into a back pocket or bag easily. When you consider its high-res LCD, excellent image quality, and 1080p HD video capture capability you have a camera that is versatile, great quality and reasonably priced for $230.

The iPhone 4S isn’t quite the iPhone 5 many were hoping for, however, it brings new advancements to your mobile devices. The iPhone 4S has a better camera, faster processor and over twice the storage room as the iPhone 4. The iPhone 4S is priced at $199-$399 depending on plans and carriers.

Never underestimate the power of a Visa gift card. A Visa gift card can be used anywhere Visa is accepted. As a broke college student, a Visa gift card would be something great to get. Gift cards can be found at any local grocer or drug store, usually ranging from $20-$100.

The Kindle Fire is a 7-inch tablet. It links with Amazons collection of music, books, magazines and videos. It is accessible to apps, coming with some of the most popular streaming services including Hulu, Pandora and Netflix. With a price tag of $199 the Kindle Fire is a popular entertainment pad for this holiday season.

Tickets to an event can be a great gift for anyone this holiday season. A show, concert or sporting event is something you can enjoy as a group. There are many events coming to the Philadelphia area this holiday season including: Walnut Street’s “The King and I”, Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg; and the Philadelphia Flyers against the New York Rangers in the Winter Classic.

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The men behind the beauty

BY BRANDON DESIDERIO Staff Writer Did you know that the campus is about 112 acres in size and there are 30 types of trees, from all over the world? There are so many trees, in fact, that Cabrini is known as the "cathedral of trees."

A lot of time and effort goes toward the maintenance of the college grounds, from storm cleanup and snow-shoveling, to leaf-blowing and plant-maintaining. To make the commute to and from class convenient for both commuter and resident students, someone has to keep the roads and pathways clear at all times.

That is where Cabrini's groundskeepers and grounds workers come in. There are six men at the heart of keeping Mother Nature from interfering with the day-to-day operations on the campus, all of whom go above and beyond what is expected of them to keep everything in order.

"We're always looking up," Gus Feudale, grounds manager, said. "If we see a branch hanging, we take care of it."

Feudale, who grew up in Chester County, Pa., and now lives in Wayne, has been working at Cabrini since August of 2001. Prior to 2001, he worked at Bryn Mawr College.

"I always feel this campus is so much different than other campuses," Feudale said. "The students should really see the difference. It's really unique here."

Aside from doing grounds work , which he's done now for 20 years, Feudale also owned his own photography

Henderson plants flowers in front of the admissions office to add to the beauty of Cabrini’s campus.

business and takes pictures of Cabrini's campus in his free time.

In regard to the recent snowstorm that hit the Northeast on Oct. 29, Feudale said, "It was probably a couple weeks too early, but we handled it pretty well."

The storm left much of the campus littered with fallen tree branches in addition to several inches of snow. The houses had been evacuated in order to ensure the safety of the resident students.

Andy Beck, grounds foreman, has been working at Cabrini for six years and is from Chestnut Hill, Pa. Prior to his grounds work, he was employed as the managing director of State Street Capital Markets in the World Trade Center. After the Sept. 11 attacks in 2001, he worked for a few years at the Morris Arboretum at the University of Pennsylvania before retiring in Florida.

"We gel better as a team here compared to other places," Duffus said, citing the "state of affairs" at WCU as why he ultimately chose to leave. Duffus received his B.S. in outdoor recreation from Davis & Elkins College in Elkins, W. Va. He enjoys being outside and spending time with his family and friends.

"The thing that gets me the most every day is the trash," Duffus said. Although there are plenty of trash receptacles placed around campus, many students, faculty and staff still continue to litter.

The groundsmen wish to one day see Cabrini as a nonsmoking campus, as the disposal of cigarette butts in specific is quite a problem.

"Keep Mother Earth clean, basically," Henderson concluded.

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“We’re always looking up, if we see a branch hanging, we take care of it.”

GUS FEUDALE, GROUNDS MANAGER

"We basically do our jobs for the kids here," Beck said, describing Cabrini as a "tight community." Beck found his current position in a posted job listing in a Philly newspaper, which he had delivered to his Florida home.

"It's different at UPenn," Beck said. "When a kid here comes up to you in the cafeteria and thanks you for what you do, that's great."

Groundskeeping is just one division of Cabrini's Facilities department, whose offices are located in Wayne.

The other divisions include heating, ventilation and air conditioning, physical arrangements, and carpentry.

Physical arrangements in particular is responsible for setting up for all of the events that are hosted at Cabrini.

In addition to Beck and Feudale, there are four groundskeepers: Sean Kelly, Matt Duffus, John Henderson and Jon Kagle. Only Duffus and Henderson were available for interviews at the time of this article's publication.

John Henderson, who calls King of Prussia home, has been working at Cabrini for a little over one year now. He had a preexisting interest in horticulture and landscaping, which ultimately led him to take the position.

"Something about it's relaxing to me," Henderson said about his passion for horticulture. "I love it here."

Like Beck, Henderson loves the sense of community at Cabrini. "We're more of a face here," Beck said. "We have more of an identity."

Matt Duffus worked at West Chester University before taking a position as groundskeeper at Cabrini three years ago. Originally from Fairfax, Va., he now calls Wallingford, Pa. home.

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Groundkeepers spend countless hours taking care of the grounds of Cabrini.

Pictured Above: From left to right: Matt Duffus, John Henderson, Andy Beck and Gus Feudale are four of six of the groundkeepers.

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Theater student shapes goals

Player finds home at Cabrini

BY BEATRICE MCQUISTON Staff Writer

ALL PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY KAIT FINEGAN

Top Left: Finegan starred as Mary Flynn in the spring production of Merrily We Roll Along.

Bottom Left: Finegan has starred in multiple Cabrini showcases.

Above: Finegan now interns with the Wilma Theater of Philadelphia. her internship at the Wilma on her own.

“I sent my resume to a few theaters in Philadelphia and then got called in for interviews,” Finegan said. “I was then hired by the Wilma about a week later.”

If you’ve watched any local programming, you may have Finegan said she didn’t use the offices to get the job itself, seen a commercial reminding you that “you’ll love the arts in “but when it came to getting credit for the job and working on Philadelphia.” But what makes the arts, especially in the theater, objectives to accomplish they definitely helped a lot.” something that others love?

Finegan says that students who are interested in internships Exploring the alternate perspective is junior English major should use the Career and Co-op Services offices to their advanKait Finegan, who recently played the roles of Anne Frank and tage.

Eva in Cabrini’s production of “And Then They Came For Me: “I would recommend the office to other students,” Finegan Remembering the World of Anne Frank.” She recently has been said. “The office is a great help to have a good experience in an intern at the Wilma Theater in Philadelphia serving as a pro- any field that you think you might want to work in. Whether duction management assistant. you know what career path It should come as no surprise, you’re taking or not, they can then, that Finegan’s theater backabsolutely help you in the ground was critical in taking such right direction.” an internship.

Finegan’s internship has “I had to have a ton of experience already taught her some in the theater field,” Finegan said. important things as she pur“It was required for me to have an sues a career in the theater. intense amount of knowledge on With everything she learns, how to run the production side of she hopes it helps her future a theater. I needed to know stage become even brighter than equipment, lighting, costuming, the lights of Broadway. and the business aspect of the the“I’ve learned a broadKAIT FINEGAN ater.” er sense of the behind the Finegan has been a part of the scenes theater work,” Finegan theater since she was younger and enjoyed being able to said. “Thankfully I’ve had this incredible opportunity to see continue participating in theater upon arriving at Cabrini her what it is like to work in a professional theater and meet amazfreshman year. She had nothing but kind words for her time in ing directors and actors. I hope to use this experience to move Cabrini’s theater program thus far. me on to my next experience in my future of working in theater.”

“Being a part of the theater program and working with Dr. Finegan isn’t sure where these experiences will take her, Stretton as our director is incredibly exhilarating and an honor,” but one thing is certain. She wants her learning experiences to Finegan said. “Everyone involved is so continuously happy to culminate in a career around the theater, whether it be on the be working on a play or musical to express our talents to share stage or off. with our audiences.”

“I’ll be pursuing theater as a career whether it is on the stage Finegan also expressed gratitude for the support of fellow or in the production management department,” Finegan said.

Cabrini students and those who have attended theater produc- “I’m not positive yet, but this is far beyond an activity for me.” tions throughout her time at Cabrini, saying that those supporters “make the experience worthwhile.”

“At Cabrini, we truly get the best audiences in our theater,” Finegan said.

KAD323@CABRINI.EDU Most internships for Cabrini students are obtained with help from the Career and Co-op Services Office but Finegan found

BY KEVIN DURSO Staff Writer

“I’ll be pursuing theater as a career whether it is on the stage or in the production management department,”

Enrique Montoya’s story is a unique one. Not many high s c h o o l students decide to leave their home, family and friends to come to America for school.

Montoya, 19-year-old freshman undecided, was born in Spain. He then moved to Germany when he was 3-years-old and lived there until high school. During his junior year of high school at Cherokee High School in Marlton, New Jersey, Montoya played lacrosse. While playing for Cherokee, his lacrosse career took off. Montoya said he found out about Cabrini through one of the coaches attending his game. He visited last December and got his acceptance letter a few months after the visit.

Montoya started playing lacrosse when he was 13-years-old after he saw someone running around with a lacrosse stick and wondered what it was. In high school he played soccer in the fall, swam in the winter and played lacrosse in the spring.

There were a couple of reasons why Montoya wanted to study in America.

“Universities in Germany are mostly theoretical, whereas American universities are known to connect what you learn in the classroom with real world practice,” Montoya said.

Another reason Montoya wanted to come to the United States was to be fluent in more than one language.

Since Germany does not have college sports, they play all their sports in clubs in Germany; playing lacrosse at Cabrini helped him make his decision on the school.

Coming to America for school also brings challenges. Enrique’s family still lives in Germany. “It was hard to leave all my friends and family back home and go to a different country, but being part of the lacrosse team has really helped me to make this transition easy,” Montoya said.

“I have never met such a funny and crazy bunch of guys,” Montoya said.

Cabrini’s men’s lacrosse team is going for its 12th straight CSAC title this year.

It is hard to come into a new team and learn how Cabrini’s team works together. They are a close-knit team and all love the sport. “Enrique really fits in well with our team,” sophomore lacrosse player JoJo Cooper, said.

Montoya has been having a great time at Cabrini so far and is excited for the upcoming lacrosse season.

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Victoria Secret has another successful run JESSICA JOHNSON-PETTY Staff Writer VICTORIA TARVER Staff Writer “Calling all Angels: Models to the runway,” the theme for Victoria’s Secret 2011 Fashion Show, “It’s Show Time,” set the tone and the company followed through. As VS put their unique spin on the brand’s sexy lingerie and other colorful creations as the Angels’ personality shined through, live performances and flawless editing made the show.

The Angels, who are loved by many, hit the runway with their memorable struts. Adriana, Doutzen, Miranda, Alessandra, Lily, Lindsay, Lais, Erin, Chanel, Behati and Candice are the familiar faces and silhouettes that the fans are used to. This year, Karlie Kloss, 19, took the runway for the first time. She proved that she belonged with her bubbly personality and fierce walk when it was time. After the classically-toned music gave the introduction for the VS experience, it was time for it all to begin.

This year’s collections were remarkable. The first scene for the show was “Ballet.” The Angels modeled lingerie with ballet-themed attire. The models wore ballet heels and many wings to tie the collection together. The models embraced their mistakes and proved their professionalism even when the ballet shoe came loose.

“In 2007, I was supposed to perform this song on this show, and I lost my super hero; now she’s my super angel,” artist Kanye West said as he was the next to step on the runway. He was referring to the death of his mother. The heart-felt moment quieted the audience, then a rumble of applause as the beat dropped and shouts for Angel Adriana.

West preformed his hit “Stronger,” as the models modeled in superhero-inspired pieces as Super Angels.

What makes Victoria Secret fashion shows unique? While watching the show from home, the viewers are given the ability to go behind the runway to see how the Angels prepare, and their thoughts on fun topics such as their first VS fashion show, what super power would they would want to have, childhood memories, favorite outfits and who they are off the runway also what goes into getting the fashion show to tick and to learn

the inspiration behind the collection. It gives a rush to the viewers.

Introducing “Passion,” the third scene of the show, was a video clip of what the inspiration of the collection was about. Sophia Neophitou, collection creative director, and Todd Thomas, collection designer, stated that there was seductive couture with Latin Spanish references; the pieces of Passion were elaborate. One piece was beaded and hand embroidered in India. Another unique touch to the collection were the wings, of course. A particular wing set was bejeweled with gold plates to represent a fan, worn by Alessandra.

Love was on the stage when it came to “Aquatic Angels.” This collection gave the creatures of the sea a sexy look. Maroon 5 performed the music that sounded this portion of the show. Adam Levine, vocalist of the band, and Angel Anne V are dating. When she hit the runway, she blew a kiss to him and they held hands as she walked and gave her time to shine as she posed at the end. Running up to pose, he gave her a kiss with a slight dramatic pause as she smiled gorgeously in slow motion.

The editing of the show was to perfection. JayZ and West performed one of their hit songs from their album “Watch the Throne.” The crowd was actively involved with their performance as they moved their arms in the air. The special effect slow motion added to the hype of the song. Fans at home were impressed.

Leeanna Sierra, freshman psychology major, watched the show with Moda dal Vivo–fashion club and said, “I loved the editing of the show. It was better that the viewers from home didn’t see everything live, and got to see all the effects.”

In yet another video clip, Thomas informed viewers that while putting together “I Put a Spell on You,” they were attempting to accomplish the look of “steamy, sultry turn of the century New Orleans” with a look of innocence and flirt, Neophitou added.

As always, “Pink” was the final scene. Nikki Minaj put on an interesting but quite entertaining performance. She wore a unique twist of Pink that fit the usual Nikki look. Minaj’s male dancers even wore Pink and hit every dance move sharply.

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A LONGWOOD GARDENS CHRISTMAS

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Application of the Week: GoodGuide

BY JENY VARUGHESE A&E Editor Looking for a safe and healthy way to shop this holiday season?

If so, GoodGuide is the perfect app to get. This app allows shoppers to be good consumers of products. GoodGuide is working toward helping consumers make greener choices when purchasing products for their families and themselves.

The GoodGuide app allows shoppers to see whether or not a product is healthy and safe to use.

This app has a barcode scanner, which allows users to scan an item to reveal health, environmental and social rating information about a product.

After downloading the app, users can create a free account or use their Facebook account to login to the app. This app features over 140,000 product information. This app allows users to recommend products using Facebook, Twitter and email.

GoodGuide allows shoppers to search several different products including toys, personal care products and food items among others. This app also allows users to create a personalized list of favorites by selecting issues the

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user cares about the most.

Founded by Dara O’Rourke, professor of environment and labor policy at University of California at Berkley, with a team of scientific and technological experts, this app was developed to help consumers make purchases based on their moral values. It also helps consumers to be better informed about the products they buy and use everyday.

O’Rourke and his team of experts are working to develop high quality data for consumers to have at their fingertips.

GoodGuide is a B-Certified app, which means this app uses the influence of businesses to solve issues relating to social and environmental problems.

GoodGuide has been featured in the NY Times, Newsweek, ABC, CBS and more. This app is available for a free download on iTunes and Android market.

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SUNDAY

CHRISTMAS VILLAGE IN PHILADELPHIA

Enjoy a beautiful tree display, holiday music and outdoor lighting.

Dress up for the holidays and join the tree and ballpark lighting ceremony.

Held in the Love Park to celebrate the holiday season, attractions include life-size advent calendar and a “Wish Wall.”

Longwood Gardens (1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square), $8 (student ID), 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Citizens Bank Park (Citizens Bank Way and Pattison Ave., Philadelphia), Pay as you go, 6 p.m.

Love Park (1500 Arch St., Philadelphia), free, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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Holiday season movie reviews

BY NICK RAYNER Staff Writer

BlogRoll: Teddy Hilton

BY AMANDA TOTH Staff Writer

New Years Eve

Knuckle

Release Date: 12/09/2011

Release Date: 12/09/11

“New Years Eve,” directed by Gary Marshall stars Robert De Niro, Ashton Kutcher and Hilary Swank. The movie is basically about several different events occurring throughout New Years Eve. The movie has several different angles and follows everyone throughout the day.

“Knuckle” is about a group of Irish Travellers who are linked by family. These people often live away from the large communities.

Knuckle focuses on two brothers and their fight as they battle to regain their families honor. In this documentary, filmmaker Ian Palmer explores a long-running feud.

“The Adventures of Tintin,” directed by Steven Spielberg, is a computer-animated motion picture of based on Georges Remi’s Tintin comics. This movie follows Tintin and his dog Snowy as they are chancing a good story and the adventires that go along with it.

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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

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“The Sitter,” starring Jonah Hill, a comedy by director David Gordon Green. This movie is about a college dropout who, to make some quick cash becomes a babysitter. Noah (Hill) who will do just about anything for money gets hired as a babysitter, but what will he do next?

Robert Downey Jr. is back as Sherlock Holmes and now there is a new criminal mastermind-Professor Moriarty (Jared Harris). His capacity for evil and lack of conscience, may take the well-known detective on an unexpected journey.

Tom Cruise is back in “Mission Impossible.” This time the Kremlin has been bombed and the blame has fallen on the IMF. Director Brad Bird makes his debut in this fourth installment of “Mission Impossible.”

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Written and directed by Cameron Crowe, “We Bought a Zoo” is based on a true story.

Matt Damon stars as a widower who purchases a zoo to bring his family back together. Cameron Crowe writes and directs this movie.

“The Darkest Hour,” starring Emile Hirsch and Olivia Thirlby, is about five young people who are stranded in Russia and are being attacked by aliens.

Maria Bello stars as a stressed out single mother harassed by an abusive ex-husband.

One day she takes a ride and gets carjacked by a bankrobber.

Teddyhilton.com is a celebrity and animal blog “written by” the popular celebrity blogger Perez Hilton’s dog. Teddy’s blog has different stories and features of celebrities with their animals or doing things with animals in general.

Teddy’s blog posts different pictures, videos and stories about all different kinds of animals. There are cute videos of cats, dogs and even elephants.

The stories range in seriousness to silliness. The blog features stories, videos and articles on animal rights and what celebrity is doing what with animal rights. Other times there is something on the light side like a picture of a celebrity with their pet.

This blog is very different from other blogs about animals because it is written in a quirky way. How many blogs out there are written by a celebrity’s dog?

Since celebrity gossip is Hilton’s specialty, of course his dog’s blog would also be about celebrities, only it’s all about the celebrities and their animals.

There is a photo gallery on Teddy’s blog that is full of adorable animals. TeddyTV, which is, just videos on the blog, is another popular section. In this section there is a range of videos from news reports, silly animal videos and even celebrity posted videos of their animals.

Many animal lovers like to follow this blog because it keeps everyone updated with the newest, most popular and most talked about animal news and adorable videos. Quite often the top videos on TeddyTV are also the top animal videos on YouTube. It is also a great blog to follow for animal activists.

Along with the general blog, there is also a news letter that gets sent out to those blog followers who chose to sign up for it.

Another feature on the blog site is a language translator so that Teddy’s blog can be read in all different countries and by animal lovers of all different languages.

Teddy’s blog is updated daily, several times on some days, depending on the top stories and what celebrities post on Twitter or send into him.

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‘Twilight’ WEEKLY REVIEW bombs ‘No More Drama’ relates

BY KELSEY ALVINO Perspectives Editor

BY TAJAH MELVIN Staff Writer

Seeing the “Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1,” I was not expecting to be blown away by amazing acting.

I am not a “Twilight” fan by any stretch of the imagination, but I was hoping this one would not be a waste of time like the previous three. The audience first sees Bella’s marriage and honeymoon with Edward, which they spend on a private island, called Isle Esme, off the coast of Brazil.

Two weeks into their honeymoon, Bella realizes that she is pregnant with a half-vampire, half-human child and that her condition is progressing at an accelerated rate. After contacting Carlisle, who confirms her pregnancy, she and Edward immediately return home to Forks, Washington.

Edward, concerned for Bella’s life, is certain that the fetus is a demon.

As it continues to develop with unnatural speed, Edward urges her to kill the baby.

However, Bella feels a connection with her unborn baby and refuses. It was a painful and agonizing experience that makes me appreciate that it’s almost over.

“Breaking Dawn Part 1” went to an entirely new level of ridiculous. If the movie didn’t at least have a good sense of humor, I would have been totally bored to tears. Points in the film that have nothing to do with the book: the wedding speeches and entertaining, snarky remarks said by wedding guests.

The acting from Kristen Stewart improved a bit, which made her character slightly more tolerable; although her constant whining about her half-human, half-vampire baby was a bit redundant.

Taylor Lautner’s performance is as bad as it could ever get.

His character that turns into a werewolf made for the worst scene of the entire movie, where essentially five dogs were talking to each other.

Considering how much money these movies have earned, I’m still stunned at how badly they are made. The special effects are unprofessional and laughable. Then comes the final 15 minutes which are totally disturbing, to the point of almost making me ill. So it will probably leave a 12-year-old in total shock. Overall if you are not a “Twilight” fan, skip the movie because the quality of the film is not worth your $10. If you are a devoted follower of the series, you will probably love the film, despite the acting.

I finally got to sit down and actually read national best-selling author La Jill Hunt’s “No More Drama.” I was very excited to read the rest of the book once I read the summary on the back. Hunt is known for her scandalous, romantic, breathtaking books. This book is the sequel to her essence best-selling novel “Drama Queen.” Both books were great and told an amazing story.

Hunt’s books are written for young adults, geared toward the mature ones who can actually handle situations in which the book talks about. After reading the first chapter, you start to understand one thing after another, such as the point that is being made on each page. The book is called “No More Drama,” but it has nothing but drama.

Out of all the books that I have sat down and read, Hunt’s novels catch my attention the most. People enjoy reading about drama with relationships: girlfriends cheating on their boyfriends, your best friend sleeping with your boyfriend behind your back. You can never put the book down because you’re so anxious to know what is going to happen next, or who is sleeping with whom.

The novel is mainly about a guy who is trying to turn his life around, get a new job and the girl of this dreams. But when a problem he thought he had taken care of comes back to haunt him, he might end up losing everything he’s worked so hard to gain. This brings us to his brother, who is recently a reformed

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“player” who has met “the one.” But when he learns that she has just as many conquests as he does, can he really trust her with having his heart again? The answers are within the hilarious pages of “No More Drama.”

I really enjoy reading novels like this. Every character in the book reminds me of one of my friends, or someone that I have known before. It just relates so much to reality and

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that’s why it’s a wonderful novel for young mature adults to read or at least consider reading.

The writing in the book is mature and gets deeply into detail.

The book was a well-written novel that almost makes you feel like you have been in a similar situation before. Many adults read her books as well.

Hunt tries to make her books relateable to the young adults. She writes based off of what she thinks our generation faces in the world today. Reading her books makes me feel as if she knows exactly what we go through as we are approaching the “real world.” I agree with the way she writes because that is what makes a good author: writing about what you know the young generation would want to read about.

This book was a way to grab the young adults’ attention, just as well as she explains in her other novels. You see that Hunt is serious when she writes this book: I did just by reading it.

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“No More Drama” is the sequel to La Jill Hunt’s novel “Drama Queen.”

Drake’s new album hits Billboard charts

BY COREY FRIZZERA Staff Writer A new style of hip-hop has emerged from one of the top, and most popular, artists in the industry right now. On Nov. 15, 2011, 25-year-old Canadian artist Drake released his highly anticipated second studio album titled Take Care.

Very similar to his first album, “Thank Me Later,” which was released last summer, Drake continued his slow tempo, despondent and emotional style and flow on Take Care.

The album debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, selling 631,000 copies in the United States in just its first week. Back in his hometown, it also debuted at number one on the Canadian Albums Chart in the first week, selling 48,000 copies.

Despite the album being leaked by an unknown source a week earlier, his fans obviously stayed loyal and went out and bought the album.

Shortly after the leak on Nov. 6, Drake tweeted, “I am not sure if the album leaked. But if it did thank god it doesn’t happen a month early anymore.” Minutes later, realizing that the album did leak, he sent one more tweet reading, “Listen, enjoy it, buy it if you like it...and take care until next time.”

Take Care is a mixture of several genres. It includes hip-hop, R&B, pop and electronica. It is

full of many moods, low temporary sounds, including a wide range of styles and beats throughout the album. The album has a very mellow and soft tone to it that really shows Drake’s singing but in several songs he switches his flow up and combines singing and rapping into one. To me, this proves to Drake’s critics just how versatile and how musically talented he really is. Take Care is very different from most hip-hop and rap albums that are released in this era and it comes with a unique sound that is only capable of being performed by Drake.

The album consists of 18 songs and a deluxe edition that includes two bonus songs, “The Motto” feat. Lil Wayne and “Hate Sleeping Alone.” Three official singles from Take Care have been released thus far. They include “Headlines,” “Make Me Proud” and “The Motto.” Many wellrespected musicians appear on the album, which include The Weeknd, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, Birdman, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Andre 3000 and YMCMB president, Lil Wayne.

Take Care received general acclaim from music critics. “All Music” gave the album 4 out of 5 stars, “Rolling Stone” also gave it 4 out of 5 stars, “Slant Magazine” gave it 4.5 out of 5 stars, “Los Angeles Times” gave it 3 out of 4 stars and the “The New York Times” ranked the album as “favorable.” Most critics were

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Drake’s new anticipated album “Take Care” was released on Nov. 15.

very supportive of the album.

Slant Magazine’s Matthew Cole called the album “remarkably consistent” and mentioned that he heard an “immeasurably improved flow” by Drake. “Rolling Stone” writer Jon Dolan was also supportive of the album and commented on it stating that “Drake stretches out over languid, austerely plush tracks that blur hiphop, R&B and downtempo dance music.” While most critics were impressed, some critics were highly dissapointed. “Entertainment Weekly’s” album reviewer Kyle Anderson downed the album by saying that it was “one overlong woozy monologue” and also thought that the album was a

“total downer,” giving the album a very shaky C+ overall rating.

Overall, Drake’s new album has been a success and it has received national attention very quickly. Many of my peers have mixed emotions about the album and some feel like Drake sings too much and that it’s just too “soft” of an album. Others think that it sounds just right and this type of slow and emotional singing makes Drake’s music a masterpiece. Why don’t you take a listen for yourself? Let us know what you think about Take Care.

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OUTTA’ RIGHT FIELD JESSE GAUNCE

NHL realignment: more pain than gain

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Sophomore leader juggles accounting, basketball

BY JENAY SMITH Photo Editor Steaks, “Call of Duty,” starbursts, baseball and dinner rolls at Thanksgiving are some of the many things Fran Rafferty, sophomore accounting major, enjoys besides basketball.

Though Rafferty is a well-respected forward on the men’s basketball team, a big part of him loves baseball. Rafferty even described himself as being a “baseball fanatic.”

“I’ve always had the itch to get back to playing,” Rafferty said. “Now that I’m out of high school, there’s not really a team here at Cabrini that I can try out for.”

During the summer between his freshman and sophomore years in high school, Rafferty had his growth spurt. He was suddenly 6 feet 4 inches tall and baseball didn’t seem like an option anymore. From there, Rafferty decided to start playing basketball.

As a basketball player, Rafferty is a leader for the Cavaliers.

“He’s not going to be a leader verbally but he’s going to do it by example and I respect that about him,” Goran Dulac, junior center, said. “You can’t find that many people to do that.”

Rafferty is a personable and modest guy.

He doesn’t boast about his talent but instead asks his older peers for advice.

Junior forward Tim Sayles, one of Rafferty’s teammates, doesn’t feel that Rafferty needs any pointers. “Mr. Rafferty,” as Sayles sometimes calls Rafferty, is already a chief on the court.

“He’s a great leader,” Sayles said. “He’s one of our captains. He knows what needs

to get done on the court and how it needs to get done.”

Rafferty is about the team and helping the team reach the next step.

“He’s definitely a pass-first guy,” Sayles said. “He’s not always looking for his own shot.”

Rafferty is not only a basketball player but also a business man. He’s the treasurer of the accounting association and a member of SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise).

“It’s not mandatory that we jump into it but we get involved and we do our best with each project that’s given to us,” Rafferty said.

Rafferty wants to be a part of the accounting field when he graduates.

“I might not be able to be a high-end accountant right away but I definitely want to work my way up to see how high I can get,” Rafferty said. However, accounting is not the only thing that Rafferty wants to be a part of.

“I also really want to give back to where I grew up and maybe have a summer basketball camp,” Rafferty said. Rafferty’s older brother Matt also played basketball and now coaches at Pope John Paul II High School in Royersford, Pa. Rafferty feels that he and his brother have a lot to offer to young kids.

Apart from giving back to the community, Rafferty also has a couple best friends that he remains close to. Even though there is a great distance between some of his friends, that never keeps them away.

“We all kind of grew up right off the same street in our neighborhood, so we’re pretty close to each other,” Rafferty said.

“I always make sure I see them, even if I get the short breaks like Thanksgiving and Christmas break. I make sure I see them one

or two times.”

One of his close friends, Tim Gallagher, grew up around the corner from him and used to attend Cabrini. He was one of the reasons why Rafferty decided to come to Cabrini. Rafferty also looks at his father as someone who inspires him.

“He’s just a great overall figure in my life,” Rafferty said. “He’s my dad, so he’s always going to be there for me no matter what.”

Rafferty’s dad also knows how to show a little tough love but, at the same time, he shows Rafferty the love and support a son always appreciates from a father.

“And he’s always going to be the one to be on you if you have a rough game,” Rafferty said. “You know he’s always going to say ‘You know there’s always tomorrow. You can get up, you can get better.’ I’m grateful to have someone like that to help me out throughout my life,” Rafferty said.

“I kind of look up to him as well,” Dulac said. “Not because of his game but the way he approaches things. He’s one of the guys that’s always going to be there, show up, give a 100 percent effort and be a leader.”

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Fran Rafferty - No. 21 Class year: Sophomore Major: Accounting Position: Forward 2010-11 Highlights: Started 29 games and averaged 8.6 points per game

The NHL Board of Governors approved a radical realignment plan on Monday, Dec. 5, that will eliminate the current two-conference, six-division set up, mostly due to the Atlanta Thrashers becoming the Winnipeg Jets and to rid geographical gripes among several Western teams.

Beginning with the 2012-13 season, there will be four conferences, which are currently unnamed.

Two of these conferences will feature seven East-based teams and the other two will feature eight West-based teams.

Conference rivals will play each other six times a year and will play everyone else in the league twice; once at home and once on the road.

The top four teams in each conference will make the playoffs, so 16 teams will still make the playoffs. The first two rounds of the playoffs will be played within the conferences and then each champion of their respective conferences will be reseeded for the third round with the remaining two teams playing for the Stanley Cup. Confused? I was too. Here’s a clear example.

Say Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago and Vancouver all win their respective conferences.

Depending on seeding, Boston could play Chicago and Philly could play Vancouver in the third round of the playoffs with the winners playing for the Cup. That being said, we could see a Boston-Philadelphia Stanley Cup matchup or a Vancouver-Chicago matchup in the near future.

Crazy, right? Funny thing is, any two teams used to be able to play each other for the Cup up until 1981.

There are things that I think fans will like and not like about this realignment.

It gives fans a chance to see their favorite team play every other team in the league and could majorly intensify certain rivalries like Boston and Philadelphia, and Vancouver and Chicago. Imagine how incredibly entertaining it would be to watch these already-heated rivals go at it for the title.

The one downside I see is that a team in a stronger conference that has more points than a team in a weaker conference could potentially miss the playoffs.

Other than that, I’m halves on this whole thing because I like the set up the NHL currently has but this definitely has the potential to make the playoffs even more exciting than they already are.

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Boyd’s late threepointer gives Cavs win

BY ROB RICHES Staff Writer The Cavaliers men’s basketball team thrillingly defeated the Keystone College Giants 95-92 on Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Nerney Field House.

In addition to the victory, this game also had significant meaning to senior guard John Boyd. With 98 seconds remaining in the first half, Boyd recorded his 1,000th career college basketball point on a three-point field goal attempt.

“Different sports have their milestones and 1000 points is a big-time accomplishment in basketball,” Marcus Kahn, head coach, said.

Earlier in the week, during an 82-66 win against Philadelphia Biblical University, senior guard Cory Lemons recorded his 1,000th career point as a Cavalier. Lemons was honored at center court in a special ceremony before the game started.

“I’m so proud of Cory and the school, he’s an awesome ballplayer,” Sandra Lemons, mother of Cory Lemons, said.

Lemons got the Cavaliers off to a quick start, scoring shortly after the opening tipoff. He went on a tear through the first half, scoring 14 points, with his name being chanted by the fans scattered throughout the Nerney Field House. Lemons finished with 18 points for the contest.

The first half was a close-scoring affair with the halftime score being 47-40 in favor of the Giants. Both teams came out

for the second half with similar explosiveness, even trading leads in the latter stages of the game and providing more than enough action.

As the game was tied at 92 with just seconds remaining on the game clock, the Cavaliers had possession of the ball and were looking to put the game out of reach for the Giants. Lemons passed the ball to Boyd, who knocked down a three-point field goal with just 1.7 seconds to go. After a timeout, the Giants desperately tried to tie the game up with a shot from beyond half-court but it bounced off of the rim and trickled away.

“It was an awesome finish and very exciting,” Kahn said. “Sometimes, you need a little luck.”

“Cory was double-teamed on that one, so he passed it off and I was able to bang it in,” Boyd said.

Many may argue that Boyd was in a high-pressure situation but thanks to some excellent preparation beforehand, the Cavs were able to pull the win off.

“We actually practiced that exact scenario in practice yesterday,” Kahn said.

Boyd’s 31 points in the game was the highest point total for the Cavaliers. The leading scorer for the Giants was Kenneth Hardnett, who finished with 26 points.

Hardnett also finished with 14 rebounds, good enough for a double-double.

This win extends the Cavaliers’ home winning streak to 31 games and they will look to extend that streak to 32 games

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Senior forward John Boyd (No. 24) scored his 1,000th career point as a Cavalier against the Keystone College Giants on Saturday, Dec. 3. on Saturday, Dec. 10, in a game against the Baptist Bible College Defenders. The win also puts the Cavaliers at 3-0 in the Colonial States Athletic Conference and at 5-0 overall. For the Giants, this loss puts them at 2-1 in the Colonial States Athletic Conference and at 4-2 overall.

Cabrini will travel to the Keystone College campus to face the Giants again on Feb. 15, 2012, in their final game of the season before the CSAC playoffs. It should provide for yet another exciting contest

and perhaps another milestone will be reached during that game.

The thrilling conclusion to this game was enjoyed by many but if Boyd had his way, it would have been slightly modified.

“We wanted Cory [Lemons] to shoot that one,” Boyd said. “He’s our best player and someone we all look up to.”

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KEYS TO VICTORY Men’s, women’s basketball squads knock off Keystone in afternoon double-header

Lady Cavs cruise to 67-42 win over Keystone

BY KRISTINE SEMPTIMPHELTER Staff Writer

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The women’s basketball team huddles together before the start of a game. The team outscored Keystone by a score of 38-13 in the second half of Saturday’s game.

The Cabrini women’s basketball team defeated Keystone College 67-42 on Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Nerney Field House. The Cavaliers came through strong in the second half as they won their third straight game and improved to 4-2 on the season. This is the first time since 2008-2009 that the Lady Cavs have won their first three CSAC games of the season.

The Cavaliers put up a good fight during the first half. The team played a strong defensive game but the opposing Giants managed to stay in the lead during the first half.

With only five minutes left in the first half, the Lady Cavs trailed by just three points. Amanda Cundari, sophomore guard, stepped up her game and made a three-pointer to tie up the game.

“I feel like we really came together as a team, especially the first five minutes of the second half where it was 29-29,” Cundari said. “We came out with an essential win.”

Cundari’s teammate Annie Rivituso, sophomore guard/forward, ended up

tying up the game 29-29 before the half after scoring a layup. Rivituso finished with six points in the game.

During the second half, Cabrini came out ready to fight and eager to stop Keystone. The back and forth flow of the game left the crowd on the edge of their seats. The Cavs never backed down their defense and ran a strong offense.

“We really came out strong and stepped up offensively in the second half,” Colleen Stewart, sophomore forward, said. Stewart scored eight points and collected six rebounds in the game.

Led by sophomore guard Leithie Faison, the Cavs outscored the Giants 38-13 in the second half. Faison finished the game with 11 points and four rebounds.

Cabrini finished the game with a 47.5 shooting percentage and also committed 14 turnovers while the Giants shot under 30 percent and turned the ball over 25 times.

“We were fired up and really just wanted to play our game and put Keystone away,” Stewart said.

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Swimming teams break records in Swarthmore

BY KASSIA BERNOSKY Staff Writer The men’s and women’s swim teams placed ninth and 10th in the Swarthmore Invitational held on Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3, in Swarthmore, Pa. In the invitational’s third-annual tournament, the men tallied a total of 87 points while the women tallied 80 points.

“It was fun to be at an invitational because it’s more than just two teams competing,” Lauren Sliva, senior communication major, said. “And we got to swim

against teams we don’t usually get to swim against.”

Sophomore Brandon Mazepa and freshman Evan Strickland led the way for the men’s team. Mazepa broke the 200yard back stroke record with a time of 2:20.43. Strickland broke the 200-yard freestyle record with a time of 1:52.75. A record was set for the 1,650-yard freestyle at 19:47 by sophomore Tim McCann.

“It feels pretty cool to know that I hold one of the school’s records as a sophomore, especially in the 1,650, because it’s the longest college race,” McCann, sopho-

more history major, said.

“I think we all did superb,” Mazepa, sophomore history major, said. “We all did our personal best and dropped time.”

Many of the swimmers beat their own records including sophomore Kim Crowther, who beat her personal best in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 1:26.11.

“Kim in particular dropped so much time in her 100 free that everyone was in disbelief. It was really cool,” Sliva said.

“We’re heading into the bulk of our season and are expecting these records to

continuously be broken and to break even more,” Crowther, sophomore special education major, said.

Both teams will take on Ursinus College on Saturday, Dec. 10, in Collegeville, Pa. After the weekend, the teams will not compete again until mid-January, when they face Pitt-Bradford.

“Even though we are a small team, I think we are pretty powerful,” Mazepa said.

PEOPLE POLL

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BY BREANNA STANLEY Staff Writer

Should the Eagles fire Andy Reid?

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“Yes. He has been with the team a long time and it’s the same thing over and over again. I think we need new blood in the coaching staff.”

“No. He is just having a bad year, so he deserves another chance.

He has a lot of pressure on him with them calling themselves the ‘dream team.’”

ADRIAN PRAWL JUNIOR PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR

DAVID WATSON SOPHOMORE EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION MAJOR

“No. He deserves it out of respect because he has been with the organization for so long.”

“Yes, their record indicates poor coaching because at the beginning of the season they were so-called the ‘dream team.’”

TYLER ARAGON FRESHMAN POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR

MELANIE FELKNER FRESHMAN SPECIAL EDUCATION MAJOR

“Yes, because the Eagles are collapsing. He has been there long enough.”

“Yes. He is a horrible coach and gets nothing on the board.”

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Saturday, Dec. 10 Men’s Basketball vs. Baptist Bible College 1 p.m.

Men’s and Women’s Swimming @ Ursinus College 1 p.m.

Women’s Basketball @ Cedar Crest College 1 p.m.

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Monday, Dec. 12

Tuesday, Dec. 13

Wednesday, Dec. 14

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