Nov. 10, 2011 issue 10 Loquitur

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BY JAMES CROWELL News Editor

Hundreds of thousands of people rallied at the National Mall in  Washington D.C. on Sunday, March 21 in support of comprehensive  immigration reform.

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Students received an inside look at the Israeli/Palestinian conflict Tuesday, Nov. 1. Vivian Manneh, not only an emergency preapredness and response manager for Catholic Relief Services in the Middle East and Europe but a Palestinian herself, shared professional and personal experiences.

“To have peace in the middle east is to resolve the Palestinian issue,” Manneh said.

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Speaking about the importance of the multifaceted situation in the middle east, Manneh stressed that the United States has not played a big enough role on the world’s stage to enact substantial change in the ongoing conflict between Palestine and Israel.

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“There was a lot of hope when President Obama was elected,” Manneh said. “He raised expectations and the hope of the Muslim and Arab world. When Obama spoke in 2009 at Cairo University, he spoke about more interfaith dialogues and peace initiatives.”

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Manneh said Palestine recognized Israel’s statehood in 1993, but Israel still has not recognized the presence of Palestine or the Palestinians as people. She used herself as an example.

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“I am from Jerusalem and I am a Palestinian, but on my citizenship identification form it says ‘undefined,’” Manneh said. “So I have no definition of who I am. As a human being I am not recognized.”

Manneh also discussed the state of the Iraqi refugees. Manneh said most refugees do not want to return to Iraq due to lack of basic services, corrupt government officials and an overall sense that the country is not safe after the war.

“Gasoline is sold in plastic containers and sewage is everywhere due to the septic system being destroyed in the 2003 bombing,” Manneh said.

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Above: Cabrini women’s soccer team poses after defeating Neumann University 1-0 on Saturday, Nov. 5 to take the CSAC conference crown.

Below: With home court advantage, the conference champion women’s volleyball team celebrates victory over Neumann University.

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Volleyball dominate conference

While we will be enjoying our Thanksgiving turkeys and leisurely watching football, Congress will be hard at work deliberating on the federal budget. It has been very difficult for Congress to compromise, which is why our voices can really matter right now.

Many of the classes at Cabrini are currently studying this current event and students are working diligently to decide where they believe money should go. In the difficult current economic state, cuts are going to obviously be needed.

Through the social justice curriculum, many Cabrini students are learning about poverty focused development assistance and how the foreign aid portion of the budget is crucial to the common good. The Loquitur editorial staff firmly believes we cannot abandon our commitment to the common good at this crucial time in the history of our country.

Poverty focused development assistance is not the United States giving a handout. The money from this part of the budget goes to people living in extreme poverty, those who live on a dollar a day, to help bring their communities onto the ladder of development by addressing systemic issues. The goal is to help these communities grow in a positive way in order to reach sustainability.

While many people feel we have a moral obligation, which goes along with Catholic Social Teaching, sometimes the moral side

gets swept under the rug because of the needs of the economy. However, even in a turbulent economy, our obligation to those in need cannot be forgotten.

Currently, 0.06 percent of our budget goes to poverty focused development assistance. If you tried to visualize that amount, it would look like six pennies out of $100. While realistically we are probably not in a position to increase that amount right now, we also should not be cutting it drastically. It’s such a small amount that it really will not cover our deficits and it does so much good that if we take that away, so much progress will be halted.

While economic prosperity is always at the top of the agenda, so is peace. The best way to have a hand in your own safety is to keep our friends close and our enemies closer. Terrorism breeds in extreme poverty. When people have no hope and no options, that anger can lead to participation in extremist groups. We can do more than aim guns to protect ourselves and as a country, we already are. We just can’t stop.

Part of the reason we have good foreign relations with certain countries is because we come to their aid or we are helping them achieve sustainability. In a

Letter to the Editor: Vulnerable Children: Children that hurt

BY MICHAEL SULLIVAN

Imagine that you are a young child being taken away from your home by no fault of your own. Imagine the rush of emotions you would feel at that moment and probably for the rest of your life. You are no longer a member of a family, but a ward of the court and property of the state you reside in. You are being passed from home to home, school to school and seeing doctors to work on the feelings you are having. Instead of being encouraged to make friends, participate in activities or work out your emotions in a healthy manner, you are being prescribed anti-depressant medications that suppress your emotions and cause you to lose the emotional memories of your past. These are the events that a number of children in the foster care system are faced with each day.

According to the Senate Caucus on Foster Youth “Call to

Action,” there is currently no law that prohibits the prescription of psychotropic medications to children in the foster care system. Children who are barely able to comprehend what is taking place in their lives are being forced to take a variety of different medications and are having their emotions suppressed for years rather than dealing with them in a safer way.

After speaking with individuals within the foster care system regarding this matter, it is evident that quite often these children are misdiagnosed with very severe mental illnesses, when in reality, the children are just experiencing normal emotions regarding their past and current situations. If everything you ever knew was taken from you at a young age and you were forced to constantly transfer school districts, leave your family and have no consistent friendships, would you feel upset, exhausted and distant? I’m willing to bet you would. One testimonial received from a foster youth

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was that he was diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder and forced to take a “cocktail” of medications to cope with that disorder along with a number of others. The reality of the situation was that he was just a sad child trying to cope with what happened to him in his past and worried about how he was going to survive the future.

During Cabrini Day, we as students and faculty are focusing on orphans and vulnerable children. When thinking about that, we should be thinking of foster children, who are both orphans and vulnerable children. These are people that have very little say about what happens in their own lives and are basically forced to do the will of the court systems and of the state governance regarding foster care. Although not often thought about during your day-to-day routine, these children are in need of better laws and better support in order for them to lead a more “normal” life. Although being part of the

time of uncertainty for our own country, we need all the friends we can get. If we cut the aid, if thousands of people lose their jobs because of it, we may do irrevocable damage to these positive relationships. We can’t say, “well, we can only focus on ourselves now but we hope in the future you will be our friend again.” It’s a consistent effort and we need to maintain these relationships for our own benefit. Plus, we do not want the millions of dollars already spent to make positive change to go to waste by halting development.

Ultimately, once countries reach sustainability, they can become trading partners in the global market. Right now, many of our technologically advanced products can only be traded with certain countries. Imagine the boost to our economy if so many more people could buy our products. You can’t really consider buying an iPhone when you don’t even have access to clean water.

What can you do? You can write to your Congress members and senators to let them know you care or make an appointment to go speak to them as a lobbyist. Anyway you can show them YOU care before they vote can have a direct effect on what happens. They want to hear from the people who elect them; they represent you for a reason. To look up your congressional district and who to contact please visit actioncenter.crs.org.

solution cannot be forced upon you, I would like to offer a few options on how you can make a difference in the foster care system.

Students, if you wish to become more informed on the issue of foster care, you should consider taking ECG 300: Foster Care Advocacy. This is a course in which you will learn how the system works, what laws are in place, and what you could do to change them. You can also perform individual research on the foster care system and see exactly what is happening within the foster care system. Petition the government at the county level to have certain issues looked at and have possible suggestions for improvement. I would also be willing to guess that between the faculty and willing students, a school group could be formed to allow Cabrini to express their thoughts in a small, forum-like environment. Through strength in numbers, hopefully change can be made to a system that needs it.

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Campus Ministry hosts ‘Prayer 101’ discussion

BY LIA FERRANTE Staff Writer

Ever wondered if there were different ways to pray? Did you ever think you were praying incorrectly? Campus Ministry hosted a Prayer 101 discussion for students to enjoy at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6, in the library basement.

Every Sunday at 7 p.m., there is a mass presented by Father Carl in the chapel on Cabrini’s campus.

“These discussions allow students to learn about how there are many ways to pray that will fit your individual personality,” Stephanie Salinis, campus minister, said.

The room in the library basement was very welcoming and calm. It was a safe haven for students to come and enjoy themselves to reflect on scripture in their own way.

“We always emphasize to look at the passages that you are reading that day as a sign that God wanted you to read that and learn about it for your own individual satisfaction,” Salinis said.

The students that were involved in Campus Ministry welcomed the new students with open arms. Little snacks were passed out to each of the students that were involved.

Campus Ministry staff passed out a piece of paper with a Bible verse on it. Bibles were passed out so that attendees could look up the passages. While reading the passages, calm music was played and a quiet tone surrounded the room.

“Through life you have to give up a lot of sacrifices, but God says the best thing is to give up yourself and your spirit for him,” Sam Hallowell, junior mathematics major, said. While reading the passages, one got a sense of forgetting everything that was going on in one’s life and just to focus on what was going on in that present moment and relax. There was discussion of bible verses and what they meant to attendees.

The event concluded with writing thoughts to God. Salinis handed out a pen, paper and an envelope so that attendees could write down thoughts, prayers and anything else they wanted to write to him in private.

“It was a way for the students to better themselves and others,” Salinis said.

“This experience opened my eyes to learn more about prayer in my own way and to learn about everyone’s different perspective in new ways,” Jennifer Persia, sophomore special education major, said.

A look ahead to Spring break in Appalachia

BY ALLIE JETER Staff Writer

When students think about spring break, they picture partying and having a great time before they get back to school. But some students use their break in a more helpful and rewarding way by spending time in a place where poverty has shaped the people who inhabit it.

Cabrini’s Campus Ministry is involved in the Appalachia Service Project each spring semester. In West Virginia, student volunteers from all over the region work around the clock to repair homes for families in need. Volunteers not only get the physical experience from the trip but also build relationships with the families and go home with a new outlook on society and it’s weakness.

Campus Minister Stephanie Salinis is leading the group this year and is hopeful for a trip that’s unlike any other.

“Basically the students go down and there are a group of people that the students work with and we’ll give them a project to do that usually is fixing a house,” Salinis said. “They also interact with the people down there and learn about new cultures.”

“The Appalachia region spans through a few states and it has immense poverty,” Salinis said when asked about why they picked West Virginia. “There is a lot of rich history there such as coal mining and mountaintop removal, so there’s a wealth of knowledge and natural resources there. We want them to have the service experience and have them get out of their comfort zone and try something new. They also realize that poverty exists everywhere. Not just in other foreign countries, but also in our country.”

Campus Ministry also has other trips like Appalachia such as a trip to Gallup, New Mexico where students work on a Native American reservation and the New York trip where students walk in the foot steps of Mother Cabrini.

Even though the application was due Nov. 1, students can still sign up, but space is limited. Students can fill out the application and pay the $25 application fee and Campus Ministry will review the application.

“This trip is a great opportunity for anyone, not just for people who are interested in Campus Ministry,” Salinis said. “It’s a great starting trip too. So if students have never been on a retreat before, this is definitely a great place to start.”

There are many students that have gone on this trip before and have a lot of insight on what’s going to happen on the trip this year. Senior political science, history and Spanish major Melissa Frazier and senior English major Tim Rooney are

veterans. They’re both Peer Ministers and also leading the trip for this year.

“I was told about it my freshman year and was really sold on it by the upperclassmen. It sounded like a great chance to meet other people and to have the opportunity to see another way of life,” Rooney says. “I think both reasons drew me to the experience in the first place.”

“I had a couple of my friends from my Living Learning Community tell me about it after they came back from it. They were really excited about the experience they had there and the people they met,” Frazier says. “Then when it came time for the trip, they kept bugging me about it and I got really excited about the idea and experi-

ence in general.”

On the trip, Rooney and Frazier have helped repair houses in the area. They’ve put up dry wall, put in floors and much more. Rooney shared an experience where he was introduced to a family who didn’t even have a bathroom.

“Most of the houses down there do not have bathrooms and we fixed that,” Rooney says. “The family I worked with last year, their house was completely burnt out from a fire they had. Their walls were ruined and the floors were ruined. By the time we were done, they had completely new walls and wood flooring.”

Even though the physical labor is tiring, the experience makes up for it in the end.

Rooney and Frazier have taken back to Cabrini a new outlook on poverty and find that giving their spring break to help a family in need couldn’t of been more of life changing occurrence.

“The people we meet down there are so inspirational just because of the way of life down there is so different,” Rooney said. “It’s more about valuing what they have as opposed to what they lost. And that’s something you can take with you wherever you go.”

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Above: Students who went on last year’s Appalachia trip pose for a group photo. Below: Eion O’Neill, senior communication major, cuts wood with a powertool during his Appalachia experence.

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Regulators investigating MF Global for missing funds

Federal regulators have discovered that $950 million in customer money has gone missing from MF Global, which is run by former NJ governor Jon S. Corzine.

The recognition that money was missing scuttled at the 11th hour an agreement to sell a major part of MF Global to a rival brokerage firm.

read The originaL sTory on nyTimes com | ocT. 31, 2011

7 Billion people now share the world

According to United Nations demographers, the world’s population topped seven billion people.

As for the United States Census Bureau’s projections, they estimate that even with the world’s population increasing by 215,120 a day, it won’t reach seven billion for about four months.

Their population clock projects that about 255 people are born every minute while about 106 die.

read The originaL sTory on nyTimes com | nov. 1, 2011

U.S. report accuses China and Russia of internet spying

American intelligence agencies reported to Congress that China and Russia’s foreign governments steal valuable American technology over the internet as a matter of national policy.

American officials have for years hinted that China and Russia were leading suspects in the internet theft to steal proprietary corporate information to accelerate their own economic development.

read The originaL sTory on nyTimes com | nov. 3, 2011

THIS WEEK AT CABRINI

Thursday, Nov. 10

Junior Registration Begins

Junior-priority student registration for Spring Semester 2012 starts.

Cabrini Theatre presents “And Then They Came For Me”

“And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank” is presented in the Grace Hall theatre from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 13

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

Pianist Sylvia Toran

Pianist Sylvia Torán will give a free performance in the Mansion from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

All are welcome to attend this free event.

Penn State officials charged in sex-abuse investigation

Pennsylvania State University athletic director Tim Curley and another university official were charged Saturday with perjury related to a child sexual abuse investigation of longtime Nittany Lions assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky. Curley, a 1976 Penn State graduate, has been athletic director since December 1993 and worked for Paterno as a graduate assistant and recuriting coordinator before he was named assistant to the athletic director in 1981.

Pakistan indicts 7 in Bhutto Assassination

Officials have been slow to address air pollution in Beijing, where a heavy fog hung over Tiananmen Square for the last few days in October.

A spokesman for the city’s environmental protection bureau, Du Shaozhong, assured the public that they should feel secure in the government’s own readings, which termed the city’s air “slightly polluted” even as the embassy monitor found it so hazardous that it exceeded measurable levels.

read The originaL sTory on nyTimes com | nov. 5, 2011

Friday, Nov. 11

Discussion about the Federal Government and Public Education Students and faculty are invited to a discussion about “The Role of the Federal Government in Public Education” from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Widener Center Lecture Hall. This discusion is organized by the League of Women Voters in Philadelphia, Radnor, Haverford, Lower Merion, and Narberth. There will be a pizza break for attendees.

Monday, Nov. 14

Sophomore Registration Begins

Sophomore-priority student registration for Spring Semester 2012 starts.

Green Team Meeting Stop by the Wolfington Center on the third floor of Founder’s Hall from 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and be part of the green team. Be part of planning events for the Garden Club, Earth Week, Recycling Initiatives, and much more.

A Pakistani antiterrorism court indicted five militants and two police officers in the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.

Seven people, including the former police chief of Rawalpindi, were charged with being part of a conspiracy.

The government had blamed Baitullah Mehsud, the leader of the Pakistani Taliban, for masterminding the attack before he who was killed by C.I.A drone strike in 2009.

read The originaL sTory on nyTimes com | nov. 5, 2011

Saturday, Nov. 12

Fall Open House

Explore your intended major with faculty and current students, tour our campus, enjoy lunch while chatting with alumni and current students, attend a student or parent panel, explore the “Spotlights of Cabrini,” and learn about the Cabrini Experience. From noon until 5 p.m., come experience our college. Registration is required.

Tuesday, Nov. 15

Cabrini Day

All classes are cancelled until 4:30 p.m. so that students, faculty, and staff can participate in this annual celebration of Cabrini’s heritage and mission, honoring the College’s namesake, Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, and is the centerpiece of Cabrini Spirit Week. This year’s theme is “Orphans & Vulnerable Children: Children Who Hurt”

Marvine Street takes beautification prize

read The originaL sTory on PhiLLy com | nov. 6, 2011 Citizens were ready to sweep, paint, decorate, plant, repair, and redo the neat two-story row houses with the bowed fronts and porches that dominate the block.

read The originaL sTory on PhiLLy com | nov. 7, 2011

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presents “And Then They Came For Me”

Cabrini students involved in theatre, drama and comedy throughout the year, work on-stage and behind the scenes to produce entertainment while learning about the arts.

“And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank” will take place in the Grace Hall theatre select weekends in November.

read The originaL sTory on cabrini edu | nov. 8, 2011

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A view of New York, New York, on Nov. 5, 2011. The United Nations estimates that the world population reached 7 billion in November.

Purified air becomes privilege for China’s elite

Cabrini Spirit Week: bringing fun, culture

BY LIA FERRANTE Staff Writer

The week of Nov. 11, 2011 is going to be a week you don’t want to miss. Every day there is a new and exciting event going on around campus and students will want to attend many, if not all of the events.

Starting off the events is the Cabrini tradition of the Black and White Student Gala, which is located in the Mansion from 8 p.m.midnight. Make sure to look your best with your favorite dress or suit for dancing. Tickets are $10 and available for any student to sign up in the Seal office.

A big fall event that everyone is dying to see is the production of, “And Then They Came For Me,” which will be playing at the campus theatre in Grace Hall. There are many dates that this production will be playing. The opening night is Friday, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. Other dates include Nov. 11th and 12th at 8 p.m., Nov. 17th-19th at 8p.m. and Nov 20th at 2 p.m. The play is about remembering the world of Anne Frank. There are free reserved tickets that are available by calling the number 610902-8328.

On Saturday, Nov. 12th at 7 a.m. the StAC will be sponsoring a pilgrimage to St. Frances Cabrini Shrine in New York City, N.Y. In addition, Sunday, Nov. 13th is Feast Day of St. Frances Cabrini. At 3 p.m., pianist Sylvia Toran will be playing in the Mansion for everyone’s enjoyment.

Also, at 7 p.m. that night there will be mass at the Bruckmann Memorial Chapel of St. Joseph welcoming students, faculty and staff of all faiths to celebrate Mass as a community and come together to celebrate our religion.

On Monday, Nov. 14th at 11:30 a.m. the Marketplace in Founder’s Hall will be introducing Healthy Monday and Spirituality. At this event, students and faculty can stop by the Health Hut to participate in the Acts of Kindness Jar plus prayers, meditations and information on health and spirituality combined. In addition, at 12:15 p.m. there will be another mass at the Bruckmann Memorial Chapel of St. Joseph, at which Dr. Laura Groves, associate professor of social work, will give the reflection during mass.

The biggest event of the whole Cabrini Spirit week is celebrating Cabrini Day. On this day, all classes are cancelled until 4:30 p.m and the community is invited to participate in all-day events.

The theme for this year’s events is Orphans & Vulnerable Children. From 9-11 a.m. there will be a student poster session that will relate to this year’s theme of “Orphans and Vulnerable Children: Children Who Hurt.”

From 1:30-2:20 p.m. there will be an anticipated and exciting keynote presentation by John Shors, author of “Dragon House” in Grace Hall. This book was assigned to first year summer reading students and is about a tale of two Americans who heal their painful pasts while caring for street children in Vietnam.

From 3:30–4:20 p.m. there will be a large panel to discuss a global perspective of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in the Americas. There will be three speakers on the panel. Dr. Michelle Filling, assistant professor of English, will be having an interactive session on the “aging out” process that foster youth face in Pennsylvania. Stephanie Salinis, Cabrini College campus minister, will be discussing an overview of the services Mercy Home for Boys and Girls have to offer. Lastly, Maureen Browne, education major, will be showing a slideshow of the children that Cabrini worked with in Ecuador last winter break.

At 4:35 p.m. there will be an intriguing and interesting speaker, Mrs. Erica Van Adelsberg, at the Widener Lecture Hall who will be shar-

History Forum welcomes scholars, focuses on U.N.

BY SHAE MCPHERSON Staff Writer

Prominent scholars came to campus to share their expertise with faculty, staff, students, alumni and visitors at the 14th annual History and Politcal Science Forum on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m in the Widener Lecture Hall.

ing her personal experiences as a Holocaust Survivor. Lastly, at 7 p.m., the Mwamba Children’s Choir, comprised of children randing from 6 to 13-years-old, will sing mostly Christinan-based songs in eight different languages.

On Wednesday, Nov. 16 is the annual Cabrini Spirit Day. Make sure you come out and support your Cabrini Cavaliers all day and wear your Cabrini gear and be able to win cool prizes.

From 1:30-4:30 p.m. there will be a Spirit Day Pep Rally in the Commons for everyone to enjoy. That night is the exciting and annual Mr. and Mrs. Cabrini Day Pageant in the Grace Hall Atrium at 8 p.m. Make sure you wear your most outrageous Cabrinispirit outfit to win prizes while at the event.

On Thursday, Nov. 17 at 4:30 p.m. there is a prensentation by Fr. Dan Groody on “Homeward Bound: A Theology of Migration?” in the Mansion Foyer.

On Friday, Nov. 18 there will be another Liturgy at the Campus chapel at 12:30 p.m. where student Jess Merone will be giving a speech on Cabrini’s spirit week festivities. These events will bring the Cabrini community together as one. LF375@CABRINI.EDU

The scholars that spoke at the forum included 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 of political science at Cabrini College.

Each of these speakers provided insight and knowledge about different aspects of the United Nations. The event was offered as a one-credit course for all students.

Dr. Courtney Smith, assistant professor of the history and politcal science department who was in charge of the forum presented each of the speakers before they approached the podium and began their lectures. Each scholar spoke about different people and topics that are related to United Nations such as presidents Woodrow Wilson and Franklin Roosevelt, Peace and Security, Development Policy in the Age of the Millenium Development Goals and how the United Nations operates within its organization.

”I agree on the speakers views on the criticisms and shortcomings of the United Nations issues of the Middle East,” Smith said.

After each scholar spoke, they answered questions that the audience had that pertained to the United Nations.

“There was no unity amongst the Arab countries and they became disjointed allowing Israel to become vitorious,” Dr. Ralph Nurnberger said when was asked how did Israel become successful in gaining other terrortories in the region of the Middle East while fighting agaist the other Arab countries during the six-day war 1947.

“This event was a great opportunity that opens your eyes to what is going on in the world and what we face,” Ariel Brown, sophomore criminology major, said. “I learned a lot that makes me want to expand my knowledge to what I am going to do with my major.”

BY TAJAH MELVIN Staff Writer

love how about you?

Why is it that some people think that having tattoos are the worst thing in the world? I totally disagree. Tattoos are not that bad, well, they are not bad at all. People get them all the time. I love all my tattoos, and I’m not finished getting all of them yet.

They are amazing. I understand most people believe in not marking up your body, or others think of it as harming your skin, then you have the ones who just think it’s living life and having fun.

In today’s culture, body art and piercings are a popular form of self-expression. Tattoos in particular are a common way of displaying your individuality. Because they are permanent, however, a lot of consideration should go into the decision to get a tattoo.

The first question you may have is whether or not a tattoo will have a harmful effect on your skin. The process does involve, of course, needles and ink.

The tattoo itself, once healed, is not bad for your skin. A tattoo is essentially a series of punctures that insert dye into different levels of the skin, so it is by nature an invasive process. When done correctly and in a sterile environment, complications

are uncommon and the only immediate discomforts may be bleeding or pain.

My definition of a tattoo is a completely personal choice that has nothing to do with what anyone else thinks. Whether society likes it or not, many people have tattoos and will continue to get them. So guess what? No one gives a darn if you think tattoos are trashy; so shut up about it.

Many people think tattoos are just trashy. They put people with tattoos in categories such as gang members, convicts, dopers or trailer trash.

I don’t agree with that statement.

The Current State Of HIP-HOP

BY SHAE MCPHERSON Staff Writer

The genre of music that we all know as “hip-hop” is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that consists of stylized rhythmic music and commonly accompanies rap, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted. Music can be subjective in terms of what attracts a person to listen and appreciate a specific genre of music. But I believe all music is universal. This belief I have allows me to be extremely open-minded when it comes to enjoying and listening to different genres of music. My all-time favorite genre of music is hip-hop. I have been an avid fan of hiphop and rap since I was a child.

Some people would claim that hip-hop does not have the same substance and quality it once had many years ago when artists such as Jay-Z, Eminem, Nas, Tupac and Biggie Smalls, who established themselves as legends and iconic figures, were at the forefront of the hip-hop movement. Some individuals have even used the expression “hip-hop is dead” implying that the new generation of rappers lack musical talent and ability. I would have to disagree with this statement for a couple of reasons.

The new generation of hip-hop and the artists who are relevant today aren’t lacking musical talent and ability, they have just grown accustomed to a new style and cul-

Everyone takes a risk on marking up his or her body. Getting a piercing is just as bad as a tattoo if that’s the case. Who says it is okay to get your tongue pierced or better yet, your belly button?

Sometimes people get a tattoo out

thigh or your lower back is known as the trashy tattoos for females. When a male gets a tattoo to cover his back, stomach, or his chest, that is regarded as a sexy tattoo for a male. However, sometimes, if a man got a tattoo on his thigh or his lower back, he would be gay. Why is that?

People have different views and opinions for all the wrong things. I think it is your choice on getting a tattoo and where you decide to put it is up to you. You should not be judged for it. It’s your body and not anyone else’s. When considering getting a tattoo, just be careful what you get and where you get. Do not get anything that you will regret later on down the road. Also watch where you put them, because you don’t want them to affect your job in the future.

of anger. I know people who express themselves with tattoos. A tattoo does not have to be so bad, and no one is trashy for wanting to express themself. Some men don’t like for their women to have tattoos. They say when you are older, how are you going to look with tattoos all over your body?

The choice of where you put your tattoo is yours. People think tattoos on your

Have fun, live life and remember tattoos are great to have.

ture of music that appeals to a different demographic. An individual is usually attracted to an artist when they find the artist’s music to be relatable to their life experiences or the particular lifestyle they might live. Some individuals who are making these claims of hip-hop being “dead,” simply cannot relate to the new generation of artists and this is where the negativity stems from.

There is no doubt that the legendary artists I have mentioned earlier are in their own category of greatness and talent. However, there are rappers today who have a great amount of potential and are holding their own in the hiphop music scene. The culture of hip-hop music has grown tremendously in terms of creativity and the new generation of artists such as Drake, J. Cole and Wale. They are artists who embrace this musical element of creativity. Each of these rappers have their own distinct style, making them unique from eachother. Drake is an introspective rapper who pinpoints human emotion while singing and rapping songs. J. Cole is a passionate rapper who prides himself on telling stories through his music about life struggles that people relate to and Wale is a very poetic rapper who has

clever and innovative wordplay within his lyrics. J. Cole and Wale have both recently released their first studio albums under their respective record labels and Drake has his highly anticipated sophomore album being released on Nov. 15.

These artists are also peers who encourage and motivate one another to create great music. Wale has recently tweeted Drake on saying, “Man Shout out to Drake…the energy in music today…Phenomenal.” Drake responded to Wale by saying “it’s that time…Ambition,” referring to Wales studio album “Ambition.” Each of these artists have utilized musical creativity that has positioned themselves as respected artists within the music industry and have harnessed a vigorous work ethic that will breathe fresh air into the realms of the hip-hop movement, disproving the people who claim that “hip-hop is dead.”

“I understand most people believe in not marking up your body, or others think of it as harming your skin, then you have the ones who just think it’s living life and having fun. “

Occupy Philly.

BY JENAY SMITH Staff Writer

Why not?

Occupy Philly, Wall Street and the whole world. Why not?

Mohamed Bouazizi, a Tunisian street vendor set himself on fire in front of a local municipal office. He did this in protest of his fruit and vegetable cart being taken away because he didn’t have a permit. This spiraled multiple protests around the world about unjust treatment by governments.

These protests are not just about Mohamed Bouazizi but about being treated unfair and unjust.

“Convictions about the way the economy has been run and the need to have those people held accountable,” Laura, a protester at Occupy Philly said.

Laura said it in a nutshell. The protesters are down there because they want the “one percent ” to be held accountable for what they are doing to the 99 percent.

Students are being sued for not being able to pay back their student loans but large companies like the AIG and Fannie Mae and credit unions are being bailed out.

The citizen who went to school and can’t find a job does not receive a bailout.

There is really no chance of the 99 percent actually getting 99 percent if they don’t protest. Think about it. Imagine a world where everyone gets their fair share of everything. I don’t know about you, but I don’t see that happening any time soon without a big deal being made about it through protest.

You can look at the Civil Rights Movement. I’m sure the executive order of 1948,

the desegregation of the military or the decision made in Brown vs. Board of Education in 1954, would not have happened without protesting out in the streets.

Change means action. It means sometimes physically showing up and stating your position. What’s wrong with that?

“Read up, don’t just trust what everyone tells you it’s about,” Laura said.

Another thing people do is make assumptions based off a few things people said and by just watching the news. There are many things the news doesn’t mention because of one reason or another.

Read and if possible go see what’s going on. See what the protesters have to say themselves. Then make a decision on what you feel about the topic.

You might not agree with all the different reasons why they are protesting but everyone has a reason for protesting.

Some think the Occupy Wall Street protests are frivolous actions of young and, or jobless people who just want media attention for fun. Of course they want attention but I don’t believe it’s just for fun. There are things to be said and things that need to be changed.

This protest is about change. There are many people protesting about many different issues. I saw people protesting about legalizing marijuana, gay rights, education funding, stopping private prisons, shutting down major corporations, the government, fracking and so on.

These are all issues that people feel strong-

HOW TO :

BY LAURA GALLAGHER Staff Writer

ly about and for which they want change.

I’ve been in countless places where I’ve heard people complain or jest about the protests. Some say they need to stop protesting and look for jobs.

Some of these people have jobs and still see a need to protest.

Why? There are still educated people who can’t find jobs.

Of course they need to look for jobs, yet there does come a time where there are no jobs to be found. That’s when the people need to let their concerns be known in a more tangible way.

There is nothing wrong with making a statement by peacefully protesting and exercising your First Amendment rights.

There are going to be people who are lazy and who never took the initiative to find a job. But that’s life.

We can’t let the people like that make the self motivated people who can’t find a job hesitant to make a change.

There is a bigger issue on the horizon. People want change and they are letting it be known by protesting.

With that being said, I hope more people will look into reasons why Ocuppy Philly is going on. If you have looked into the different reasons why, I applaud you. I just hope people are more understanding of why they are protesting.

Realize all they want is change. What’s wrong with that?

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Dress professionally on a budget

1. Mix and match: If you own a good pair of slacks, the possibilities are endless. Use different shirts, blouses and blazers to give you a variety of outfits. Make sure all clothes are pressed and wrinkle free.

2. Use accessories to make a statement: Have an accent piece such as a scarf, belt or jewelry. You can get affordable accessories at Forever 21 or H&M. Guys can wear ties to dress up their outfit.

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. Shoes: Wearing closed-toe shoes are ideal. Heeled loafers are a good way to keep your outfit chic yet professional. DSW has a variety of men’s and women’s shoes that are good quality with a reasonable price.

. Wait for sales: A lot of stores prices may seem way to expensive and you’re probably right. Always wait for the sale. Most likely in a couple months the shirt you’ve been dying to buy will be there for you at a lower price.

5. Shop at a second-hand store: Going to a thrift store is a great way to help you save money. Before buying an item, make sure you look at the piece of clothing in its entirety. Check out Impact Thrift store in Norristown on Markley Street.

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. Set a goal: Before you set foot in a mall or thrift store figure out what you want! Going without a purpose will lead you to buy things aimlessly. This might cause you to spend more money than you probably need to. If you need a new pair of shoes, figure out what stores you want to go in and how much you want to spend. Planning ahead is key.

BY BEATRICE MCQUISTON Staff Writer

A dog is a man’s best friend. For me, a dog is a woman’s best friend. There is nothing better than owning a dog.

Your pet is the one thing in life that will always be happy to see you no matter what. The minute I walk into my house my dog is the first thing running toward me wagging his tail. My dog is without a doubt the happiest dog I have ever seen.

His name is Toby. He is the cutest yellow lab you will ever see. Getting Toby was completely unexpected.

My dad was driving my sister and me home from a soccer tournament on a Saturday afternoon in March 2006, when all of a sudden he pulls into a house that had a sign out front that read: “puppies for sale.” Our family had not talked about getting another dog since our last one died a year earlier.

My sister and I got out of the car confused but excited to look at the puppies that were running around the backyard. As my dad went to talk to the owners, eight 4-month-old, yellow labs surrounded me.

Us being there excited all the pups. Being dogs they all started to drink water from a mug muddle but not knowing their limits on when to stop drinking. All of the sudden, eight little stomachs were beginning to expand and one by one the pups began throwing up all the mug water.

Right away my dad looked at us and we saw one pup not throwing up but instead sitting down next to my foot as if he was waiting to come home with us. At that moment, we knew he was the one.

To this day, Toby has always been “my dog.” He is always full of so much happy energy and love for life. He is the goof ball who is lying on his back in the middle of the room waiting for someone to give him all the attention. Everyone should have that something in life that makes them forget about all the stress and just makes you feel good inside.

A dog doesn’t judge. He or she just lives to make you happy. They live in the moment and are always care free. Our world today needs more of that. We need more dogs.

Don’t take life too seriously, because the little moments you have, like throwing the ball to Toby, are what really count. The unconditional love that Toby gives will soothe my soul for the rest of my life.

True Life A Teen Mom

BY VICTORIA TARVER Staff Writer

Imagine being a pregnant teen not knowing what your next step will be. This is what many teens deal with each day after finding out they're pregnant.

Most people who become pregnant during their teen years are less likely to complete college or even start college at all. Teen mothers account for 11 percent of births in the United States. Raising a child as a teen is not easy for most girls. The mothers' lives are affected by many aspects financially, mentally and educationally.

This is the story of former Cabrini student Vanessa Letts. She discovered she was pregnant during her first year of school at the age of 19. Luckily she had a family and boyfriend that continue to support her.

“I was in no way prepared, but I didn’t dwell on the fact that I got pregnant,” Letts said. “Instead, I thought about how I was still going to be successful.”

Letts stated that she just took responsibilities for her actions. When she found out she was pregnant, she said that she was surprised and disappointed.

She planned on enjoying and meeting people while participating in the clubs and organizations on campus, but her pregnancy turned everything around.

The first person told about the pregnancy was her boyfriend.

"My boyfriend and I are extremely close," Letts said. "I knew he would know exactly what to say to encourage me, and make me look at the brighter side of the situation.”

According to Dosomething.org, most teen moms don’t receive support from many people during their pregnancy. This leads to them being stressed out and encountering many other problems because they don’t have many peo-

ple to turn to. It also prevents them from going to school and other social activities that teenagers need to experience in life.

Letts admits that her life has gotten harder after having a baby boy.

“It seems like I’m always up on my toes, there is never down time,” Letts said. “Juggling a baby, a job and school full-time is not an easy task, as well as committing myself to the nursing program.”

Both Letts and her boyfriend’s families help out vastly with the baby. When she needs time alone to get herself together, they all take turns watching her son.

the same person dealing with consequences of the wrong choices," Dosomething.org reports.

Letts still wants the opportunity to continue her social life. Her mother makes it a little easier for her by offering to babysit on the weekends.

“My mother knows that I work hard in school and at work so she gives me time to let loose. This makes me so appreciative and thankful for her,” Letts said. “Most teen moms aren’t even able to receive a break because they can’t get people to watch their kids.”

Being financially stable is a major issue that teen mothers are forced to deal with. As a teen, most times you aren’t that lucky to get a job that’s enough to raise yourself, a child and pay the bills. Vanessa is lucky to still have her boyfriend and they are taking care of their responsibilities the best that they can.

Letts said that she has no regrets having her baby. He makes her happy and it’s a rewarding job. Being a teen mother will never be easy but it’s always good to look at the best part of the situation.

“It’s never easy raising a child when you already had goals planned for yourself to complete for your future,” Letts said.

Letts is now attending nursing school trying to make a better life for her family.

"Most times when girls become pregnant at a young age, people judge them. People also look at them differently, like they're a bad person, when really they’re still

Facts about Teen Mom’s

“I hate cleaning up the daily spit up," Letts said. "The changing of diapers and feeling sleep deprived, but the giggles, smiles and watching my son grow surpasses each milestone. It’s something I couldn’t live without.”

“As a young adult I took responsibility for my actions and I knew what I needed to do to prepare myself to become a mother.”

VANESSA LETTS, FORMER CABRINI STUDENT

Left: Vanessa Letts became pregnant her freshman year at Cabrini and was forced to withdraw.

Right: Letts struggles with balancing going to school, being a mom and having a job.

• About one in three women become pregnant at least once before they're 20.

• 1.5 percent of teen moms has a college degree by age 30.

• A sexually active teen, not using contraceptives, has a 90 percent risk of getting pregnant.

Life I am...

Seeing the World in Living ‘Color’

Rachael Conte. She took notice to Salazar’s obsession right away.

BY KEVIN DURSO Staff Writer

Living in a world where dark colored beverages can't be placed next to clear ones or certain M&M's cannot touch is the life of freshman pre-medicine major Jannelle Salazar.

These occurrences normally wouldn’t affect many people, but for Salazar, who is obsessed with color-coding items, it is a bother.

“There’s a brown bottle of Coke at the top and a bottle of Diet Coke at the bottom and the rest in between are all green bottles.” Salazar said. “It’s irritating to me.”

Salazar, a native of Southern LA, lives with her aunt off campus. She is part of the Commuter Learning Community. Despite making the trip to Philadelphia and meeting new friends, she admits her color coding is something she keeps secret.

“Nobody really knows or really pays attention,” Salazar said. “It’s very subtle. I don’t color code my whole life.”

Salazar said this obsession started at a young age.

“I started when I was 5,” Salazar said. “I started with crayons, gumballs and really random stuff. Now it’s things like vegetables and clothes.”

Ironically, Salazar said that she is not an organized student and doesn’t organize her materials for school in a color code.

Among her new friends is undeclared

“Nelli’s color coding obsession amuses me,” Conte said. “I remember the first day of orientation with our LLC; she colorcoded her M&Ms.”

Sophomore English major Michelle Goff is master learner of the Commuter Learning Community this year. A master learner and the students have a very close bond and spend alot of time together.

“We played a game at orientation where the students took M&Ms and for each one they had they had to tell something about them,” Goff said. “Nelli took 14 of them and color coded them. One of her fun facts was that she color codes everything.”

Salazar said that her color coding doesn’t get recongized in her family. She said her sister has teased her a few times and jokes by disorganizing her closet, but many people don’t figure it out. She called it her “dirty little secret.”

“No one really says anything,” Salazar said. “My sister will put some things out of order to mess with me. That’s not okay. Aside from that, no one really knows.”

Salazar’s story is far more than color coding, as she has an interesting story on how she decided to attend Cabrini. Salazar listed several reasons for her choosing Cabrini.

“It’s 3,000 miles away from home,” Salazar said. “My sister was accepted here too. The campus is small and pretty. My aunt lives nearby too, which is nice.”

Salazar admitted that her “secret obses-

sion” isn’t well-known but after sharing several stories, it’s something that she does without realizing it.

“It’s not always physically color-coding something,” Salazar said. “Most of the time I’m actually just color-coding in my mind.”

Salazar’s obsession is one that is definitely unique. People color code many things, mainly as an organization tool. But Salazar adds another element to that. By playing around with quirky and unique items, like M&Ms, and color coding them, it is easy to see how interesting this “obses-

Aspiring to be a DJ

BY BREANNA STANLEY Staff Writer

Mike Bowens and Adrian Prawl combined their love for music with an entrepreniual touch.

Bowens, sophomore business major and Prawl, junior psychology major started a DJ company in 2010.

They hosted the lacrosse dance during the 2011 spring semester which reported record turnout.

“We both had a love for music and played drums,” Prawl said.

Bowens and Prawl have been friends for a year. They met in late September of 2010 through mutual friends and have remained good friends since then.

Bowens’ uncle is a DJ and introduced him to the software used to DJ. His uncle passed along the information and taught Bowens how to use the software.

In order to DJ, Bowens and Prawl each use a laptop comput-

er and a Numark mix-track turn table. This turn table allows them to scratch songs, make beats and use different effects while the music is playing.

“This was a great piece of equipment to invest in,” Bowens said. “It allows people to have the best experience at any event or party they attend.”

Bowens and Prawl DJ at parties and several events around campus including dances, the BSU splash party, steppers events and the Body Image Coalition fashion show.

Bowens and Prawl have yet to come up with a name for their company but they call themselves

“DJ Money Mike and DJ Bird.”

Students around campus who have attended the parties and events gave their input.

Colleen Stewart, sophomore exercise science major has attended events around campus where they have DJed.

“They play the best hip hop songs and all the fun music,” said Stewart

Erin McLaughlin, sophomore education major has attended house parties where they have Djed.

“The music is on point. It is so easy to dance to,” Mclaughlin said. Some students who do not attend the parties or events know both of the young DJ’s because of how known their work is.

“Mike just seems like a born DJ,” Abiu Santos, junior accounting major, said.

These are two talented up-andcoming young DJ’s looking to do any on and off campus events.

To contact for booking information: Bowens- mab475@cabrini.edu and Prawl- adp57@cabrini. edu.

sion” really is.

For anyone who thinks the word obsession automatically means something addictive or harmful to a person’s wellbeing, Salazar counters such a statement with her funny fascination.

It is truly a colorful way to look at the world. Salazar just happens to show her true colors in her obsession.

Salazar has a rare obsession with color coding everything in her life, especially the color of her beverages.

KEVIN DURSO/ STAFF WRITER

Cabrini College Theatre Presents

‘And Then They Came for Me:

Remembering the World of Anne Frank’

BY JUSTIN SILLNER

Writer

Cabrini College Theatre will present the unique dramatic play, “And Then They Came For Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank” written by James Still, from Nov. 10-20. This multimedia play mixes videotaped interviews with Holocaust survivors Ed Silverberg and Eva Geiringer-Schloss with live actors reenacting scenes from their lives during World War II.

“I hope the audience is able to see our performance as not just another Holocaust story, but a story about the strength of a family and the hope that keeps them going. The message is too important to take away from the show,” Cathy Matta, junior mathematics major said.

Silverberg was Anne Frank’s first boyfriend, which she wrote about in the beginning of her now world-famous diary. Geiringer-Schloss was the same age as Anne and lived in the same apartment building in Amsterdam. Both

the Geiringer and Frank families went into hiding on the same day. The Nazis arrested Eva’s family on her 15th birthday and they, like so many other families, were sent to concentration camps. Only Eva and her mother survived and her mother married Anne Frank’s father, Otto Frank.

“It’s a perfect depiction of how Jewish families dealt with the Holocaust,” Alex Saboe, junior communication major, said. “Even though it is rather sad, the audience will have more of a realization of what the people who survived went through.”

The play has won an American Alliance for Theatre and Education (AATE) Distinguished Play Award in 2000.

“It’s a tough play to perform because it’s not fiction,” Kait Finegan, junior English major, said. “I think after the play, the audience will have more of an appreciation for those who survived the Holocaust after all the horrors they went through.”

The cast is composed of Cabrini stu-

dents under the direction of Dr. Thomas Stretton with Michael Krencicki as the production’s stage manager. The set designer, Joe Urbanik and technical director, Bob Iodice, are all responsible in producing the show.

Stretton has been directing a variety of productions for 48 years. From academic and community theaters to original productions at the Walnut Street Theater, Stretton brought his directing abilities to Cabrini 10 years ago. Directing shows like, “The Laramie Project,” “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” “Lend Me a Tenor” and “Godspell,” this is Stretton’s sixth season with the school.

“This is a play about the indomitability of the human nature,” Stretton said. “It’s a play that offers the opportunity for the audience to understand, be educated and be inspired.”

“Something should be said about a play that is different. It’s one of a kind.”

MICHAEL IAN BLACK

WMMR’s Preston and Steve bring together an evening of comedy with Michael Ian Black. Black continues on with his “Black is White” tour, featuring Doogie Horner.

The Trocardero Theatre (1003 Arch St., Philadelphia), $20, 18+, 8 p.m.

FITZ & THE TANTRUMS

This newcommer on the music sense has gone from basement to center stage. XPN welcomes Fitz & The Tantrums to Philadelphia in a big way.

Theatre of Living Arts (334 South St, Philadelphia), $32, 7 p.m.

Guest

Casting Call

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

MONDAY NIGHT OUT AT MILKBOY

Get out of your Monday slump and join the Yelp Philly interns for some great drinks and music. Great drinks and snacks as always.

MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St., Philadelphia), $3, 6-8 p.m.

TYLER PERRY’S THE HAVES AND HAVE NOTS

Following the life of wealthy family who seems to have everything, they are forced to see inside the lives of their less-fortunate help.

Merriam Theater (250 S. Broad St., Philadelphia) $34.50, 7:30 p.m.

CHARLIE MURPHY

After joining the cast of the “Chappelle’s Show,” Charlie Murphy has become a big name in the comedy world.

Helium Comedy Club, (2031 Sansom St., Philadelphia),

8 p.m.

$25,

Sam Hallowell Ed/Ed’s Father

Doug Wiebe Ed/Ed’s Father

Kait Finegan Eva/Anne Frank

Alex Saboe Eva

Nicole Capizzi Anne Frank

Justin Sillner Heinz/Hitler Youth

Nicholas Marcovecchio Heinz/Hitler Youth

Kyle Johnson Pappy/Hitler Youth

Jesse Oyola Pappy

Veronica Matthews Mutti

Cathy Matta Mutti

Colleen Biehl Ed’s Mother

Children’s choir sings for change

Wayne Art Center:

BY JESSICA JOHNSON-PETTY Staff Writer

Tucked right off the Main Line in Wayne, Pa., the Wayne Art Center is a free gallery and serves as a studio and school for all of the community.

The Mwamba Children’s Choir began to promote awareness and raise money for underprivileged children. Three years later, their message is still strong.

On Nov. 15, 2011, Mwamba will be performing live in Grace Hall. The event is being set up by freshman Jeremy Campbell.

In 1998, cholera hit the neighborhood of father Ponsiano Lwakatale, a pastor in Kampala, Uganda. After the family’s youngest daughter snuck food to a friend, her father went to punish her. The 8-year-old girl said, “If you beat me for giving to the needy, can you still be a pastor?”

These words opened the pastor’s eyes and he realized that there were people who needed more than his family did. This was the spark of an organization that helps orphans and widows in the Kampala community. This also started a beautiful children’s choir that travels the world.

Mwamba is a word that means “rock” in Swahili. Sekitende’s purpose of starting this choir was to promote talent as he attempted to change people’s lives through music.

The choir is made up of young children between the ages of 6 to 13 that can sing in up to eight different languages.

The purpose of this choir is to raise awareness about the underprivileged children, as well as the orphans living in Uganda. This choir goes on with the intention of helping children by providing both physical and emotional care, education, medical care, food, clothing and most importantly, love.

This choir is meant to be a fundraiser and relationship builder with churches and organizations to help build a sustainable community for the children. This community hopes to include a school, a farm, a home and other self-sustainable programs.

This year, the purpose of the fundraiser is to build a multipurpose facility on a piece of land located in Maya. The facility will include classrooms, a science lab, a music room, a health clinic and dormitories.

The choir’s plan is to tour the world and through their singing, encourage people to donate to this facility that is being built.

For people who want to learn more, the choir has a program called “Destination Uganda.” This program gives people the opportunity to travel to Uganda and experience what Mwamba is all about and what they are doing.

Mwamba’s music is available for download on iTunes and you can follow them on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or their blog.

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“This place is a gem and the art classes are spectacular,” Carol Stein, an adult student taking the pastel and photography classes, said.

The “gem” she is speaking of is the art center. Established in the 1930s, it was the first art center on the Main Line and it had 119 children enrolled in the art classes. Now, the art center has classes available at affordable prices for both children and adults.

“It’s good because it’s a small class and it allows you to ask what you want to know and go over what you need to when you need it,” Joanne Williams, an adult student taking the pastel and photography classes, said.

Now, when you walk into the door, you are welcomed into a comforting atmosphere that you can’t resist. You have the feeling of positivity and see the creativity right away.

The positivity was confirmed by Williams when she added that the teachers gave hones, evaluations and critiques. However, it is the praise that keeps the students going. “I have never felt intimidated. The group is nice and encouraging,” Williams said.

The display case along the wall holds jewelry that was created by the students enrolled in the jewelry-making class. The pieces, many were of mixed medium, are for sale.

One then has the opportunity to experience what the school has to offer by seeing what work students and teachers alike have completed.

The artwork of the Fall Members’ 2011 Juried Exhibition varies from sculptures made of ceramic, wood and clay, to canvases painted with acrylic and beauties created by pastels.

The details of the gallery itself are gorgeous. The doorway of the hall is even a beautiful sculpture left there with Peter King covering the frame, which added to the ambiance of the room.

Walking through the hall, the natural light shines and one glass door leads you to the Meditation Garden. This garden is a place for people to do exactly that, meditate. With stones, fountains and greenery, the landscape calms and allows the person to think.

On the other side of the hall, there are tall finely-crafted bamboo table and chair sets

that link the inside of the building with the outer portion, as it leads into the kitchen.

In the large kitchen, members, both young and old, can take culinary arts courses.

The final gallery is the “A Bounty of Farms” exhibition. In this hall, the various artist have painted in celebration of 30 years of conservation in the Willistown countryside.

“An exciting new collaboration bringing together a body of recent paintings that showcase the beauty of rural Willistown through the seasons. Proceeds from the exhibition sales will support art and conservation programs of the Wayne Art Center and Willistown Conservation Trust,” as stated on the exhibition page.

Not only does the gallery have affordable classes in fine arts, music and culinary arts, as well as free viewing of the galleries, but you can also rent the facilities for weddings, conferences, workshops, meetings and spe-

cial celebrations.

The art gallery is open all year. The exhibits change regularly. The upcoming exhibits are Craft Forms 2011 and ArtQuilt Elements 2012.

The Wayne Art Center website states, “Craft Forms 2011 will be juried by Elizabeth Agro, Curator of American Modern and Contemporary Crafts and Decorative Arts, Philadelphia Museum of Art.”

ArtQuilt Elements 2012 is also described as an exhibition of “quilts that reflect or embrace original, unique and innovative methods incorporating impressive craftsmanship and technical prowess.”

The beauty of the atmosphere in general is that it will make you feel very comfortable.

“I come here and I feel like I’m at peace. It’s such a beautiful place to work,” Stein said. “This gem is worth more people to

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Shoe obsession taken too far?

BY BEATRICE MCQUISTON Staff Writer

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but in my roommate’s case, Nike, Under Armour and Reebok are her best friends. You would never have guessed at first glance, that she was obsessed with anything, especially when it comes to fashion. If you are thinking of all of the girls at Cabrini who dress up for class on a daily basis with up-to-date fashion accessories, my roommate, sophomore Ali May, is not the person that first comes to mind.

May’s obsession started when she was 16-years-old and got her first pair of sneakers in her favorite color, bright orange. Over a four-year time span, she went from having one bright pair of sneakers to having almost 20.

The best part about May is that she only wears her shoes “when the weather is perfect, not one drop of rain.” If you look at her shoes and ask her how old they are, you might expect to hear that they are brand new when in reality they are about three years old. Not one shoe has a speck of dirt on them and if they do, she is the first one in line for the laundry machine. But don’t worry, she washes them on delicate.

“I don’t care what I look like, as long as my feet look good,” is May’s motto when she talks about her fashion sense. She is the typical athlete that wears

sweatpants and a sweatshirt but when you notice her feet, she has some crazy neon shoes on that somehow coordinate to her outfits. May is not only particular when it comes to what her shoes look like, she also cares about if the shoes she is wearing match her outfit, including her socks.

The obsession with shoes has gotten to the point where May does not even walk into any footwear store in the mall. If she sees a pair that she likes, there is no doubt she will own them before even walking into the store. To me, it is almost like the shoe clerks know her by name. We walk in, they know her

size, color, style and brand.

May is the type of person to own any pair of shoes and love them. For example, everyone makes fun of Crocs, no worries, May has four pairs; each is a different color. No matter how many people make fun of her, she will still wear them.

When it comes to fashion, she may look like she is not concerned with how she looks. But on nights where we want to look good, May is the go-to girl for putting outfits together.

From the beginning, May’s dad has always told her, “At least your obsession is with shoes and not with diamonds. That would be rough.”

Above features artwork that is on display at the Wayne Art Center. Their gallery features a variety of mediums, from paintings and drawings to more three-dimensional sculptures and ceramics.

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“I don’t care what I look like, as long as my feet look good”

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Sliva stays involved, leads fellow swimmers

BY KASSIA BERNOSKY Staff Writer

Lauren Sliva, senior communication major and women’s swim team captain, swims freestyle and butterfly for the Cavs. Sliva has been swimming her whole life and always knew she would swim in college.

“It never crossed my mind that I wouldn’t swim in college,” Sliva said.

But out of all the colleges in the country to choose from, why Cabrini? Sliva is not a big university kind of girl. She always knew that she wanted to go to a small college. Not only did size influence her decision, location did too.

Sliva grew up in Ohio and Michigan and felt it was time for her to get out of the Midwest and experience living on the East Coast.

“I wanted to go to California but I figured that would be too far of a drive for my parents to come visit, all of the two times they might visit anyway,” Sliva said laughing. “So I decided to look east and found Cabrini.”

Not only does Sliva contribute to the team through her races but she also motivates and inspires her teammates.

“Sliva gets very serious but also is encouraging,” Brandon Mazepa, sophomore history major and member of the men’s swim team, said. “She compliments everyone and cheers people on during practice, along with telling us when to go and saying ‘last one’ or ‘one more guys.’ She’s a true leader

and captain.”

“The team lost most of its swimmers last year so it’s as if we are starting fresh,” Sliva said. “There are only two seniors on the team. The rest are sophomores or freshman and they all have great potential. I am looking forward to seeing what they can do as the season progresses.”

Sliva is a very well-rounded athlete and has played basketball, water polo, volleyball, crew, track and field and soccer in the past. However, swimming was the sport she stuck with.

In addition to swimming and working in the admissions office, Sliva is involved in many campus organizations. She is one of the On-Stage directors for CAP Board, the college’s event planning board, and previously was a writer for The Loquitur for two years as well as a part of LOQation for a semester.

When Sliva is not swimming, you can find her making friends laugh, doing the worm backwards and listening and dancing to Korean pop music. She is full of energy and is always having a good time.

“She is obsessed with Korean music and enjoys dancing and singing along with it. She doesn’t care where she is, she will bust a move,” Mazepa said.

People close to Sliva find her to be a very loyal and trustworthy person. She is always there to lend a hand or give advice.

“Lauren is the kind of roommate and friend that will listen to your problems and

then try to get your mind off of the thing,” Courtney Abel, senior chemistry major, said.

Throughout Sliva’s four years at Cabrini College, she has too many fond memories to count. Whether inside or outside of swimming, they all hold a place in her heart and the many friendships and memories that she has made will last forever.

“There are a lot of moments in swimming that I will always remember. Mostly the inside jokes, the bus trips to and from swim meets, breakfast in the morning, ‘tea time’ and especially the training trips,” Sliva said.

After graduation, Sliva plans on having a career involving entertainment. She is interested in event planning and management. However, before settling down with a career, Sliva would like to join the Peace Corps or teach English in Seoul.

“I want to travel and I figured I should go now while I have no responsibilities to a job or family,” Sliva said.

“Lauren’s always busy but she always finds time to cheer you up, stay social, get her work done and sleep somewhere in between,” Abel said.

Lauren Sliva

LAURA HANCQ

NHL should wield the shield

Let me begin by saying I am a 21-year-old female who has never played sanctioned ice hockey and the last thing I would ever try to do is tell some of the best players and veterans of the sport in the world, who are also fully grown men, how to do their job. However, in light of Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger’s recent eye injury, it is obvious that something needs to be done about mandating facial protection in the NHL.

The clear visor worn by hockey players, or dark tinted if you are Alexander Ovechkin, also commonly known in the hockey world as a shield, protects players when it comes to getting a slap shot speeding puck in the face, attention Flyer Ian Lapierrere, or a high-stick to the eye, the recent Pronger injury.

Most players don a shield, including Flyer Claude Giroux, whose game is not adversely affected because clearly, he is a stud on the ice. However, these young guys are used to wearing the shield, while many of the veterans are from the older days of hockey and feel it will take an edge off of their game if they wear one because they have not matured through their careers by wearing one. Enter Pronger.

As long as there is some other player not wearing one, guys like Pronger will decline as well. The NHL needs to strongly consider making shields mandatory. Why? Because players are investments. Management needs to protect their investments.

Fans come out to see the top players in the league in any sport. Teams invest millions of dollars in these athletes. On the flip side, the athlete, such as Pronger, wants to perform to the best of his ability, to help the team and to ensure he is going to get the best contract he can, which is without a doubt his right. Therefore, the league needs to step up. If everyone has to wear a shield, no one will be disadvantaged. Much of the argument on the players’ side is that if their performance is affected, they could lose up to a million dollars a year. However, this is a really limited view. An eye injury could end a career. A shield could keep a player eligible to play longer. Therefore, shields equal more money in the long run as well, no? Everyone can win.

The NHL needs to promote the interest of the players. Veteran players may have a couple of years left in the NHL but they could potentially have an entire half of their life left to live out after hockey. Protect the players.

Preview: Men’s basketball aiming for another CSAC title

BY ANTHONY

With the men’s basketball season just around the corner, the Cavaliers were honored with the No. 14 spot on the D3hoops.com Preseason Basketball Poll. The Cavs finished last season with a final record of 24-6 and also reached the Sweet Sixteen.

Losing defensive threat Lamar Fisher and forward Dom Farrello, both seniors last year, will be an obstacle for the team to overcome this year. Farrello averaged 17.8 points and 8.0 rebounds per game last season.

Cory Lemons, junior business administration major, averaged 6.5 assists per game along with 17.3 points per game last year. Lemons was also a member of the D3hoops.com Preseason All-America Third Team.

“I feel honored to be on the All-American list but I only am on there because my coaches put me in a position to be successful,” Lemons said. “We are preparing very hard to stay on top of our game and we lost a lot with our seniors but our returners, including myself, have to step up and the freshman will help out a lot. We just have to stay as a unit and I will lead this team by doing whatever it takes to win and I have a lot of help.”

Senior John Boyd, sophomore Fran Rafferty and juniors A.J. Williams and Goran Dulac will help lead the younger players. Rafferty, last year’s star-studded fresh-

man, had a lot to say about his team.

“Coming off of last year, we lost two big pieces in Farrello and Fisher but we have a strong young group coming in,” Rafferty said. “It’s extremely hard to come off a strong season from last year and expect the same result but we return four of five starters and a strong bench that I think can get us back to the Sweet 16 and maybe even further.”

by example,” Rafferty said. “I’ll be there to pick guys up if they’re having a bad game or something like that but primarily I just want to lead our team back to the CSAC Championship and eventually deeper into the NCAA Tournament. Being ranked 14th is a great honor for this team. It just shows how hard we’ve worked and what we carry over from last year’s run. Our team is excited. We believe we can really make a run this year.”

Other members of the team are also optimistic about the season and are prepared to work hard.

“We are just trying to get in the best shape we can,” Jon Miller, sophomore center, said. “I am just trying to work on my defense and the whole team is working hard on defense. Dom [Farrello] leaving really is making the team step up and replace his role on the team. He was our go-to guy.”

According to Rafferty, the new additions to this year’s team will help the team continue to succeed on the court.

“Jeremy Knowles will play a role on the wing for us and the freshman class is headed by Brima Rogers and Sean Mayo. Alex Lorenzo and Connor Quigley will also step in and look to help us build on our success from last season,” Rafferty said. Rafferty averaged 8.6 points per game and 4.0 rebounds in his freshman season. Even as a sophomore, he is viewed as a leader on this year’s team.

“As far as being a leader of the team, I plan on leading

The Cavaliers will begin their 2011-2012 season on Tuesday, Nov. 15, with a home game against the Haverford College Fords.

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After posting a 24-6 record last season, Cory Lemons (pictured holding the ball) and the men’s basketball team are hoping to win the CSAC championship for the third straight year.

“Our team is excited. We believe we can really make a run this year.”

Fran Rafferty

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Men’s soccer eliminated by Gwynedd-Mercy

BY ROB RICHES Staff Writer

The men’s soccer team lost 3-0 to the Gwynedd-Mercy College Griffins in the quarterfinal round of the Colonial States Athletic Conference Tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Edith Robb Dixon Field.

The loss eliminated the No. 3-seeded Cavaliers from the CSAC Tournament and is an upset considering that GwyneddMercy came in as the No. 6 seed. It was also just the second time that the Cavaliers were shut out this season.

“I’m disappointed by this loss. We thought we could win this game,” Glen Jaskelewicz, head coach, said. “We played so well against Gwynedd-Mercy earlier this season and I think that we came in way too overconfident.”

The last match that Cabrini played against Gwynedd-Mercy was a convincing 4-0 win on Oct. 12, which was also played at Edith Robb Dixon Field. That was one reason why many expected a win for Tuesday’s match. Cabrini and GwyneddMercy also faced off in the quarterfinal

round of last year’s CSAC tournament, which ended with a Cabrini victory.

Griffins sophomore midfielder Tyler Ward opened the scoring in the 43rd minute of the first half with a goal coming off of a rebound, which turned out to be the game-winning goal.

Sophomore forward Dan Panepresso scored just over a minute into the second half off of a pass from forward Trevor Sotell to extend the Griffins lead to 2-0. Panepresso then finished the scoring with a goal in minute 56, which came unassisted.

“I’m disappointed about this loss, I thought we had the team to win [the championship],” Don Irons, sophomore back, said.

Despite the 3-0 score, the game was much closer in terms of statistics. The Cavaliers trailed the Griffins by only five shots and both goalkeepers recorded two saves.

Cabrini had a distinct advantage in corner kicks, as they accumulated 11 while Gwynedd-Mercy only had four. At one point in the first half, the Cavaliers had

three corner kicks in back-to-back fashion, to no avail. While they had more chances, they were unable to capitalize on them.

“If that first goal didn’t go in, it would’ve been an entirely different game,” Jake Neary, senior midfielder, said. “That second goal just deflated us.”

While the Cavaliers had an advantage in corner kicks, they were not able to record a shot on goal until 13 minutes remained in the game. They finished with five shots overall, three of which did not make it on goal.

“We were given plenty of chances this game but did not capitalize on them,” Jaskelewicz said.

For the senior players, this loss marked the end of their Cabrini soccer careers. The senior players won 49 games together, including CSAC Championships in 2008 and 2009. Considering those two championship victories, this result was much less than ideal.

“I would like to thank the seniors Eric Collins, Jake Neary, Jake Thomas, Jim Mattock, Anthony Girolamo, and Kyle Johnson for their accomplishments

to the soccer program over the years,” Jaskelewicz said.

While the early exit at the hands of Gwynedd-Mercy is a devastating blow to the Cavaliers, there is still a positive outlook for the future. Players such as sophomores Ryan Cerrato and Brett Lockbaum, as well as freshman George Lambritsios, were some of the leading scorers this season and could be key pieces to the puzzle for a 2012 championship run.

Sophomore goalkeeper Eric Nowicki finished with a miniscule goals allowed average of 1.89 and could come back as a key piece to the puzzle for next season as well.

The Cavaliers men’s soccer team finished the season with a record of 9-10-1, finishing in third place in the CSAC with a record of 5-4 against CSAC opponents.

“I guess the better team doesn’t always win,” Neary said.

GMC shuts out Cavaliers

BY KRISTINE SEMPTIMPHELTER Staff Writer

The women’s field hockey team lost to Gwynedd-Mercy College on the road by a score of 3-0 on Saturday, Nov. 5. The team defeated the Neumann University Knights by a score of 3-2 on Wednesday, Nov. 2, to advance to their fourth straight CSAC title game appearance.

In minute 18 of the contest against the Griffins, the Lady Cavs fell behind 1-0 after a goal by Gwynedd-Mercy’s Brook Stretch. Stretch scored again for the Griffins to give Gwynedd-Mercy a 2-0 lead at the half.

Trailing at halftime, the Lady Cavs attempted to make a comeback. Only four minutes into the second half, though, the Griffins took a 3-0 lead and held on for the victory. The Cavaliers struggled as they

watched the deficit become larger. Cabrini goalkeeper Genevieve Paulin recorded 12 saves and took the loss in the game. The Cavaliers were outshot 26-9 by the Griffins, who also had 11 corner attempts in the game.

Junior Lindsey Atzert recorded four of Cabrini’s shots while Lauren Alessi and Stephanie Campanaro each had two shots apiece.

The Cavaliers finished the campaign with an overall record of 12-7, including a 6-1 record in CSAC play. The loss marked the end of the careers of seniors Alessi, Campanaro, Maura Gordon, Liz Krupka, Amanda Smith and Janine Zizzamia. Had Cabrini won, it would have been their third consecutive CSAC championship.

After beating Neumann 3-2 on Wednesday, Nov. 1, the Cavaliers season came to an end with a 3-0 loss to Gwynedd-Mercy in the CSAC championship game on Saturday, Nov. 5.

Power of three: Cavs win third straight CSAC title

BY BREANNA STANLEY Staff Writer

The women’s volleyball team defeated Neumann University 3-0 on Saturday, Nov. 5, to clinch their third straight CSAC championship. The team reached the championship game after defeating Baptist Bible 3-0 on Thursday, Nov. 3 in a semifinal match-up.

Cabrini cruised to a 25-9 win in their first set against Baptist Bible and won the next two sets by scores of 25-18 and 25-15. Sophomore Alaina Clark contributed 36 assists and the team combined for 54 digs.

When facing off against Neumann, the team found themselves down 16-9 early in the first set but came back to win 26-24. From there, Cabrini picked up 25-17 and 25-21 victories to claim the title. Senior Alexis Doss recorded her 1000th-career kill in the game as well.

“The team, overall, set out with a goal and we accomplished that goal, which was to win,” Doss said. “We knew it was going to be a tough match and Neumann put up a tough fight but we ended up victors. It was nice that we beat them 3-0 instead of letting it go to five. That just shows how determined we were to win and finish the

Hinkelmon’s early goal guides Cavs to title

BY JENAY SMITH

Editor

The women’s soccer team shattered Neumann University’s hopes of winning the CSAC championship when Kara Hinkelmon scored the game’s first and only goal as Cabrini won 1-0 on Saturday, Nov. 5.

“I kept my momentum up and just tried to stay calm and I scored three minutes into the game,” Kara Hinkelmon, senior forward/midfielder, said. “I couldn’t ask for anything more.”

Even though there was nervousness in some of the teammates, as a whole they were confident.

“I was nervous but I was excited because I knew that we probably had the best team out there,” Sarah Means, sophomore goalkeeper, said.

For most of the team, there was never a moment where they doubted the team’s ability to win the championship.

“I knew we had it in us all along to win the CSAC Championship,” Gabby Meck,

freshman midfielder, said.

The Lady Cavs had defeated Neumann by a score of 1-0 in the regular season as well but that was no reason for them not to push themselves.

“We had beaten Neumann earlier in the season but we’re not going to take that lightly,” Sammy Thompson, senior midfielder, said.

Hinkelmon’s goal was a sign that they had nothing to fear or be nervous about.

“This goal set the pace for the game and gave not only me but the rest of my teammates a confidence booster,” Danielle Kane, freshman back/midfielder, said.

Neumann did, however, start pushing themselves in the second half. Even though only one goal was scored in the game, the two teams combined for 19 shots.

“During the second half of the game, Neumann stepped up their game,” Kane said.

Still, this did not put a stop to the Cavs flawless performance. They kept up with Neumann and continued to perform at their best. After the game, the team

season strong.”

Junior Danielle Carrozza was named 2011 CSAC Volleyball Championship Most Valuable Player. Carrozza finished with 12 kills and 16 digs in the game.

“We worked harder everyday at practice and because of that we reached our goal of winning the CSAC championship,” Carrozza said.

Carrozza mentioned how close together the team was on and off the court, which contributed to their progress and success. With a hard schedule in the beginning of the season, the Cavs toughened up game by game to become as successful as they

are now.

Carrozza explained how much of an impact the seniors had on the team with all of their positive vibes.

“We wish the seniors the best of luck,” Carrozza said.

The Cavaliers will now take on Juniata College in the NCAA tournament on Friday, Nov. 11. The game will take place in Aston, Pa.

couldn’t hold back their emotions.

“I just kept hysterically crying and I’m not one to cry and my whole team just kept looking at me, going ‘Wow, she’s that happy.’ I guess tears of joy,” Hinkelmon said.

Family members were also in attendance to congratulate Hinkelmon on the win as well as her goal.

“My brother, who I don’t get to see that often, actually graduated in 2009,” Hinkelmon said. “Having him there with his girlfriend, my mom, my dad and grandparents felt amazing.”

The road to the championship game was not an easy one but the Lady Cavs knew that their hard work would pay off.

“There was a lot building up to the game. Just knowing that we won, it was like a great relief,” Thompson said.

“When we won the championship, our team was proud because all of our hard work and dedication had paid off,” Emily Dayton, freshman back, said.

So many were excited about the team’s success this season and their dedication to their sport.

This included their assis-

tant coach, Jess Huda, who was speechless about how the season turned out and all the accomplishments the team made.

“I don’t know if words could express how proud I am of our team for doing what they did,” Huda said. “Upsetting the first and second seed teams, both on the road. It is an unbelievable feeling and I’m still not sure if I can put it into words. I’m just going to enjoy this feeling right now.”

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