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Volume LiV, issue 01 Thurs., Aug., 30, 2012
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Around the world with one destination: Cabrini welcomes Class of 2016 Top Tweets: #CabriniNSO2012
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Cabrini’s Class of 2016 is welcoming students from all across America, including states such as Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan and Wisconsin. JeSSICa reGINa JOhNSON-PeTTy Creative Editor
Final destination: cabrini college. new students invade the campus to embark on a new journey of their lives. students in the class of 2016 moved into dorms across campus on Thursday, aug. 23. as families and friends of the freshmen pulled onto campus, ras and orientation leaders were poised to make their move-ins as smooth as possible. situated at the front of Founder’s hall were tables that ranged from a smoothie and pretzel stand, to a Td bank booth with employee representatives. having traveled from their homes scattered across the east coast as well as parts of the south and midwest, the class of 2016 received a global greeting in the form of an “around the World” orientation theme. oLs, ras and student volunteers from sports teams dominated the landscape, all clad in orange t-shirts while they assisted with everything from directing students toward their residence halls, to hauling mini-fridges up flights of stairs. after the stress and apprehension of moving in subsided and family members and other familiar faces departed, students were treated to a memorable weekend crammed with activities. The kick-off began with a flash mob during the family picnic on the commons, which featured a union of oLs and ras dancing along to a mash-up of songs ranging from Jai ho by indian composer a.r. rahman, to Waka Waka by shakira. a giant icebreaker was led during the Playfair later that night. held in the nerney
Fieldhouse in the dixon center, first-years met with one another while playing a series of games that kept the crew on their feet. Wayne hoffman, mentalist and illusionist, crept into the minds of those willing to let him. First-year and returning students and faculty were taken to an extreme level. demonstrating a level of synchronization, hoffman blew the minds of the crowd. an around the World-themed dance and carnival filled the mansion with life on Friday, shaking the foundation. The games brought a competitive edge to win raffle tickets for dorm room prizes. residence Life and student engagement and Leadership collaborated to create the ultimate experience for new students. ras started their training on aug. 11, with oLs beginning their own training on aug. 18. “mainly training helped us become a unit, a family,” junior psychology and sociology major and oL samantha shea said. “We learned to work together in a way that most benefited the freshmen.” “The two weeks before the initial freshman move-in prepared me pretty well for the year, i think,” amy rodden, senior sociology and american studies major, said about the ra training. “i’m a returning ra, so i have a couple of my own personal experiences that i can call upon.” one of the most informing highlights of the weekend was a skit that the oLs enacted under the direction of orientation coordinators emma mcnamara and michael Pontorero. it provided freshmen with a measure of insight into college life – an array of common (and not so common) situations that they themselves can now call upon. JrJ56@cabrini.edu
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College, like the Olympics, lets us go for the gold
2012-2013 Editorial Staff EDITOR-IN-CHIEF brandon desiderio MANAGING EDITOR Laura gallagher CREATIVE EDITOR Jessica regina ENGAGEMENT EDITOR beatrice mcquiston MULTIMEDIA EDITOR maryKate mccann PHOTO EDITOR Jenay smith NEWS EDITOR robert riches SPORTS EDITOR Kevin durso A&E EDITOR amanda Toth Jessica regina FEATURES EDITOR Jenay smith PERSPECTIVES EDITOR Lia Ferante ADVISER Jerome Zurek
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it’s no joke that some of the most engaging aspects of the 2012 summer olympics were the memes. From the memorable face of disbelief that british track star mo Farah made after he won the 5,000-meter final, to the viral “mcKayla is not impressed” meme that poked fun at the disappointed face of american gymnast mcKayla maroney, the olympics were, at times, best viewed from the lens of a Twitter feed or meme generator – especially for americans, who could either brave the cyber frontier or be subject to fivehour delayed coverage à la nbc. but what maroney herself stood for became something more everlasting than one olympics meme in a million: her disappointed face betrayed the feeling of defeat that we all succumb to at some point – even as the impressive silver medalist on a gold medal-winning olympics team. our personal achievements may never amount to enough in our own eyes, even despite the praise we may receive from others. it’s in our nature as humans to persevere and try our best to outdo one another. some might call it our “survival of the fittest” instinct – but where do we draw the line and cut our losses? maroney made her iconic frown after “only” achieving second place in the vault final. her expression stood in stark contrast to that of another gymnast on the american team, gabby douglas, who won the individual all-around gold. douglas, often described as “always bubbly,” seemed more well equipped to roll with the punches than maroney; even when douglas placed last in uneven bars and next-to-last on the balance
beam, she didn’t pout like mcKayla did when she landed second in vault. students here at cabrini stand at a crossroads from the moment they first step
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American gymnast McKayla Maroney is seen scowling after winning the silver medal during the vault final on Aug. 5 during the 2012 Summer Olympics. onto campus: they can, like mcKayla, balk at even the slightest of supposed failures, or, like gabby, charge full-force into the den of
the beast (most likely the office of a professor or two), escaping with battle wounds and, if they’re really lucky, something to show for their struggles (be it an a+, a pat on the back, or a deadline extension). college, like the olympics, is where boundaries are tested. Whether interpersonal or deeply personal, the lines we believe are so clearly drawn between what we are or aren’t capable of become blurred, less defined. you’ll find yourself wearing different clothing, trying different food – not to mention meeting different people. These experiences are said to enrich us and, by and large, that’s exactly what we at the Loquitur believe they do. so take it from us: don’t sweat the small stuff at this stage in your life. The gap between silver and gold is minimal at best, and it’s the journey along the way that counts more than the chunk of metal you get at the end. so try your hand at singing, or pick up your brother’s old guitar and take lessons – chase down whatever interests you; you’ll never know where it’ll lead unless you try. you won’t be where you are now in life for much longer. Whether you choose to measure your own success by being able to balance four jobs and pay your way through college, or by achieving the bare minimum to scrape by with a four-year degree in tow, there’s no way to know if decisions like these will have any bearing on the rest of your life – but you’ll never know unless you go for the gold.
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Greenberg finds purpose after trip to Swaziland By Laura Gallagher Managing Editor
Having courage, determination and empathy are three things Melanie Greenberg, senior communication major, gained in order to travel to a small country called Swaziland, a trip that would not be forgotten. First, let’s take a few steps back. Greenberg first entered Cabrini unsure of what her purpose was and how she was going to leave her mark. Sophomore year she joined the Loquitur and by spring semester started feeling more involved. “I finally felt like I was doing something,” Greenberg said. She practiced reporting skills and wrote stories that she was interested in, finding her niche in journalism. She developed an interest in Swaziland while watching a presentation in an ECG class. She felt conflicted after learning about the country because she wanted to help but wasn’t sure how. “I started e-mailing different professors that went to Swaziland asking if it was possible that students could visit, and no one really had an answer,” she said. During her junior year of college, Greenberg met with Submitted by Melanie Greenberg President George and told her this was the first real passion she had developed - that Swaziland made her feel Greenberg pictured with a Swazi local they weren’t used to seeing white skin,” Greenberg said. like she had a purpose. The following April, she received an e-mail from Dr. “I had pinch marks for the first five days I was there.” Melanie experienced a lot during her two-week stay, Anne Skelder, provost and vice president for academic affairs, asking to meet in her office. She was asked to go but when she learned about the agriculture of Swaziland it really opened her eyes. “There is so little rain there, to Swaziland that May and she immediately said yes. “I had to get vaccinations and prescriptions for things so their soil is really bad and they can’t grow crops like malaria and pack lightly.” Needless to say, in a short that well,” Greenberg said. She helped make beds and learned the proper technique for digging into the soil. amount of time there wasn’t a moment to waste. Another profound memory of the trip was being able The day finally came and after 24 hours of traveling, she landed in Swaziland along with Skleder and Dr. Edna to bond with the children. She was able to observe some Barenbaum of the psychology department. All of the classes that the kids took and see what they were learnchildren knew they were coming and anticipated their ing. “I sat through the math class and I had taken that math senior year of high school and had no idea what arrival. “The first thing they did was pinch our skin because was going on. The teachers moved so fast.” She gained
much respect for them. Towards the end of her trip there was a boy named Umbilo who really made an impact on her when he said, “I pray to God every night that he’ll take me away and get me to Cabrini, I just don’t know why he won’t answer my prayers.” This was the first time Melanie’s emotions got ahold of her, and she cried. After this moment she started to think about her own life and how lucky she was to get an education. In America there is hope that things can get better if you try really hard, but in Swaziland, it’s very different. “I have been taking advantage of the education I get at Cabrini,” Greenberg said. When she first came to Cabrini she used to talk about how she hated the school yet she has been able to do so much more than these children will be able to do. “I’ve never met a happier group of people. They are always singing, always dancing and by the end of the trip I felt so welcome and was sad by not getting woken up at 5:30 a.m. by the children doing their chores. They are so grateful and don’t take anything for granted.” Going to Swaziland changed Melanie’s perception of the way she views life. Learning about a new culture and getting the opportunity to travel to Swaziland has made her not take anything for granted. “There are some days I really have to remind myself what I learned. It’s so easy to fall back into being whiny and materialistic and just not caring,” she said. When she first started at Cabrini, Greenberg dreamed of being an Eagles sideline reporter. She now has a different outlook on life. “I want to travel after I get my Master’s degree for international development because I want to understand what is going on in the world.”
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Greenberg pictured with a crowd of adoring children.
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Swazi children learning in a schoolhouse.
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Some of Swaziland’s agriculture.
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Swazi children eating a meal.
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This Week at CABRINI
Thursday, Aug. 30
Friday, Aug. 31
Saturday, Sep. 1
Welcome Week: Hypnotic Intoxication
Welcome Back Dance
Welcome Week: Casino Night
All are invited as a hypnotist demonstrates the effects of alcohol using water. Grace Hall, 8 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 3
Sunday, Sept. 2 No events
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The first dance of the semester is sponsered by the Cabrini Steppers and the Black Student Union.
Come try to win fun prizes and try your hand at casino games at CAP Board’s Casino Night.
Grace Hall, 10 p.m., $3 admission
Tuesday, Sept. 4
Grace Hall, 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 5
College closed for Labor Day
Mass
Last Day to Add/Drop Classes
All classes will be cancelled and most offices will be closed.
All are welcome to celebrate Mass as a community, presided by Fr. Carl Janicki.
Last day to add or drop classes for the Fall 2012 semester. More information can be found at www. cabrini.edu/registrar.
Bruckmann Memorial Chapel of St. Joseph, 8:30 a.m.
one.cabrini.edu or in-person at the
Recapping some of this summer’s biggest news stories “Zombie” outbreak in Miami May 26
Miami native Rudy Eugene was fatally shot by police after being found eating the face of mCt another man on the MacArthur Causeway in Miami, Fla. It was believed that bath salts were the cause of Eugene’s unusual behavior; however, toxicology reports ruled them out.
“God particle” believed to be discovered July 4
Scientists working with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) have discovered what they believe to be the Higgs boson, also known as the “God particle,” in a lab in the Alps by the border of Switzerland and France. The Higgs boson is essential to understanding how life forms in the Universe exist.
Freeh Report implicates Penn State officials July 12
Former FBI Director Louis Freeh released a report stating that top officials at the Pennsylvania State University did deliberately try and conceal mCt information regarding former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky’s sexual abuse scandal. 20 days earlier, Sandusky was found guilty on 45 of 48 counts against him.
Olympic Games begin July 25, July 27
The 2012 Summer Olympics opened with women’s soccer beginning on July 25 and the Opening Ceremony taking place at Olympic Stadium in London on July 27.
70 casualties in Colorado shooting spree mCt July 20
12 people were killed and 58 injured at a screening of film The Dark Knight Rises in Aurora, Colo. Gunman James Eagan Holmes conducted the massacre with a shotgun, assault rifle and handgun, as well as wearing a gas mask and bulletproof equipment.
Chick-fil-A breaks sales records in wake of controversy Aug. 1
Restaurant chain Chick-fil-A experienced record sales on a day known as “Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day,” a movement spawned by former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee. Huckabee’s initiative followed in the wake of boycotts of the restaurant after CEO Dan Cathy made controversial remarks about his stance on gay marriage.
July becomes hottest month on record Aug. 8
Meteorologists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) stated that July 2012 was the hottest month the United States had experienced since records were first kept in 1895.
10 casualties in Sikh temple shooting Aug. 5
Six people were killed and four wounded after a shooting at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wis. The gunman, Wade Michael Page, wounded four people including a police officer and killed five others before turning the gun on
Ryan named as VP candidate: Aug. 11
Presumptive Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney selected Wisconsin congressman Paul Ryan to be his running mate for the 2012 Election in Norfolk, Va. Ryan’s selection would make him the first vice-presidential candidate from the state of Wisconsin.
Romney officially named Republican candidate Aug. 28
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney was nominated as the official candidate for the Republican party at the National Republican Convention in Tampa, Fla. This comes approximately 14 months after Romney declared his bid for the presidential race.
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Meet Your Loquitur Brandon Desiderio
Laura Gallagher
Editor-in-Chief
Managing Editor 1. I’m obsessed with the Golden Girls. I own every season on DVD and I have a picture of Estelle Getty set as my wallpaper on my phone. 2. I can’t whistle.
1. My top favorite television shows are Family Guy, Trueblood and Sex & The City. 2. I have a dog named snickers and love him like he’s my child.
3. I want to get my Ph.D. one day. 3. I used to be a sailing instructor. 4. I love controversial topics. 4. I love Reggae music. 5. When I was 16, I interviewed the author of Wicked for a research paper on same-sex mar riage.
5. I was a cheerleader for 12 years.
Jessica Regina Creative Editor “We want the voice of the students to really shine through this year. That’s what we’re here for – the students. It’s not us who are the Loquitur. YOU are the Loquitur.” - Brandon Desiderio
1. Infant Vegetarian (I’ll be turning one in Veg Life December 27.) 2. Attempt to walk one day with out shoes a month in solidarity. 3. Founder & President of Moda dal Vivo hand in hand with Greg Robinson. 4. Recovering ketchup addict. 5. I can’t ride a bike.
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Beatrice mcquiston
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Engagement Editor
1. I LOVE MY CABRINI WOMEN’S SOCCER BIDDIES! #4001 #macho 2. I enjoy long walks on the beach, candle-lit dinners and bubble baths. 3. I think a life without tastebuds would not be worth living.
1. My dog Toby is my favorite thing in the whole world. 2. My twin sister is my motivator. 3. I scream when I talk. 4. I play golf with my Dad every Sunday.
4. When I meet guys, at country concerts, I pretend to have a southern accent. 5. Hit me up on Christian Mingle
5. I love long romantic walks to the fridge.
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Editors 2012-2013 Rob riches
Kevin durso
News Editor
Sports Editor 1. I have covered NHL games from the press boxes and conducted interviews at the Wells Fargo Center and the Prudential Center.
1. I am an avid sports fan and die-hard Phillies fan. I write my own Phillies blog, philliesnetwork.com. 2. I have been playing guitar for 13 years.
2. I am the Sports Producer/Anchor for LOQation Weekly News and the Assistant Operations Manager for Cavalier Radio.
3. I am extremely active on Twitter, especially when it comes to sports.
3. I’m a native of Cherry Hill, N.J.
4. I live in Bensalem, Pa. where I spent the summer covering high school and American Legion baseball for the Bucks Country Courier Times and Doylestown Intelligencer.
4. In the summer, I covered high school events for the Burlington County Times newspaper, and worked at PPL Park in Chester, Pa.
5. I would like a career in sports communication whether it be through broadcast journalism or some other medium.
5. I’m a big fan of Dave Grohl, and his set at Bamboozle this summer was one of the
Lia ferrante Perspectives Editor 1. I am a triplet and they’re both my best friends. 2. I was born on Halloween but I HATE everything that is spooky or scary. 3. I am very family-oriented. 4. I live by quotes. 5. I would love to attend Hogwarts.
“My vision for this year is to work with all the editors closely, and to try new things. I want the entire staff to feel comfortable around each other and not be afraid to say whatever is on their mind. The Loquitur has been around for a long time and now it’s our time to shine!” -Laura Gallagher
Jenay smith
Mandy toth
Features Editor
A&E Editor 1. I love to swim.
1. My nickname is grandmom beause I have an old soul.
2. I live at the beach. 3. I like to write interesting stories.
2. I run cross country. 4. I am a people person. 3. The gateways to my heart are M&Ms and food. 4. I love to go camping and hiking. 5. I am a grandmother but I have no children.
5. I absolutely love kittens, puppies, cats and dogs.
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Empowering young women to go beyond the odds
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Professor McGauey assisting Mother Cabrini high school student.
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Mother Cabrini High school students in the Idarola center
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DJ Moran explaining the phage process to mother Cabrini high students and Amy Rodden.
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Mother Cabrini High School students, pictured above, participated in the phage camp over the summer. On couch (right and left): Mother Cabrini High School administrators; (middle): Dr. Vassie Ware. By Brandon Desiderio Editor-in-Chief
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Dr. David Dunbar
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Mother Cabrini high student and her mother on their way back to Newyork
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Trevor Cross, DJ Moran and Amy Rodden
When Cabrini students went home for the summer, the campus didn’t stay vacant for long. Like in previous summers, the college became home to a variety of camps. What was different this summer, however, was that for one week, the campers that came were other Cabrini students – from New York. Mother Cabrini High School, an all-girls' school in the Bronx, sent 15 students for a weeklong science camp. “We gave them the whole college experience,” Dr. David Dunbar, associate professor of biology, said. “Not only did they do cutting-edge science, but they also experienced other aspects of college life.” The girls experienced college life with RAs, TAs and trips to Philadelphia. “They actually didn’t want to leave for home at the end of the week – they wanted to stay,” Dunbar said. The girls’ RAs, who worked closely with Dunbar and his TAs, were senior sociology and American studies double-major Amy Rodden and junior communication major Jenay Smith. The research that the girls conducted comes at the tail end of a three-year focus for Cabrini’s introductory honors biology course on mycobacteriophage genomics, or “phage genomics.” The girls worked with a strain of live mycobacteria, Mycobacterium smegmatis, in order to isolate and grow their phages. It is a nonpatho-
genic relative of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium leprae, the pathogens that cause tuberculosis and leprosy. Approximately one-third of the world’s population suffers from tuberculosis. The number of phage particles on Earth at any given time fall in the nonillions, making them one of the most common microbes on the planet. “Our knowledge of bacteriophage may be applied to phage therapy in lieu of antibiotics later on, so the research the girls have accomplished in such a short time is extremely important,” one of the program’s TAs, junior biotechnology major DJ Moran, said in an email. The girls retrieved their own phages from the soil around Mother Cabrini High School and were able to characterize them. “They certainly weren’t a shy group,” junior biological sciences major Trevor Cross, the girls’ other TA, said. “I think it was all around enriching for them. I would say they definitely took a lot from meeting the guest speakers. And one of the parents said that the entire experience was a 1,000 percent success.” In addition to the faculty panel that they arranged, Dunbar, along with Dr. Melinda Harrison of the chemistry department, scheduled guest speakers Dr. Tuajuanda Jordan, former director of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute SEA-PHAGES program, and Dr. Vassie Ware, professor of biology at Lehigh University, whose underprivileged backgrounds and professional successes resonated with the high school girls. “This might’ve been the high-
light, so far, of my professor career,” Dunbar said, “because it synthesized so many things: my passion for science, doing research, working with phage, having college students engage high school students… and many of these students might even be the first generation in their families to go to college.” Dunbar said that the biology department is trying to scrounge up as much funding as possible to sustain the program until they can secure a long-term grant. The biology department was able to fund the camp for this year with a Phage Hunters grant awarded to them by the Cabrini Mission Foundation. After driving the girls back to the Bronx, they along with their RAs collected more soil samples containing phage. Dunbar's goal for the program is to eventually sequence the genome of one of the girls’ phages to learn more about its genes and to discover how unique it is. A return trip to Mother Cabrini High School is in the works for Moran, Cross and Dunbar in order to update the girls on the results of the ongoing research being conducted on their samples. They remain connected to the high school girls through a Facebook group called “Phagebook” and plan to keep the girls engaged with their findings at least until they graduate. “This isn’t the end of it – this is only the beginning,” Dunbar said.
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Trevor Cross at mother Cabrini high school
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Mother Cabrini high school students tour Philadlephia
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Mother Cabrini high school student Meghan Robertson
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Celebs, preformances, and victorians of summer award season 2012.
Black Entertainment Televison Awards
Country Music Televison Awards
The BET Awards opened up with the G.O.O.D music label’s Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz and Kanye West singing the hit song “Mercy.” There was a lot of buzz about Hollywood’s newest couple, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, matching in head-to-toe white outfits. Jay-Z and Kanye’s collaboration album, “The Throne,” won for best group. Big Sean made a huge stance at the award show winning best new artist and blaming his mother for why he didn’t have a speech prepared. Celebrities paid tribute to Whitney Houston with heartfelt performances from Mariah Carey, Monica, Brandy and Houston’s brother, Gary.
Toby Keith and Kristen Bell co-hosted the 2012 CMT awards this year. Carrie Underwood took home the video-of-the-year award for her hit single “Good Girl” along with collaborative video of the year with Brad Paisley for “Remind Me.” The show provided two outdoor performances for the first time, attracting fans to crowd along the streets of Nashville. CMT.com kept viewers in the loop with interactive Twitter feeds and Facebook updates from behind the scenes and on the red carpet.
Teen Choice Awards
Teen Choice: Demi Lovato and Kevin McHale kept the energy high hosting the 2012 Teen Choice Awards. The pink carpet brought out all the celebrities including Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Carly Rae Jepsen plus many more! No Doubt performed their song “Settle Down” for the first time, looking cool and comfortable on stage. Kristin Stewert and Robert Pattinson took home an award, making a combined 41 Surfboards in total the cast of Twilight has been awarded.
MTV Awards: Russel Brand brought in the laughs hosting the MTV awards in Los Angeles, Calif. Wiz Khalifa sang his latest hit “Work Hard, Play Hard,” but the big performance of the night was The Black Keys singing “Gold on the Ceiling” featuring Johnny Depp, who accepted the Generation Award. The Hunger Games’ Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson took home Golden Popcorns as the best female and best male this year. Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattison won the Best Kiss Award for the fourth year in a row.
Billboard Awards
The night of the Billboard Awards was big for Adele, taking home 12 trophies for her Grammy-winning album “21.” Bobbi Kristina, Whitney Houston’s daughter, accepted the Millennium Award for her and made an emotional speech that had the audience roaring. John Legend and Jordin Sparks paid tribute to the singer by performing on her behalf. Tribute was also paid to Donna Summer and Robin Gibb who passed away just before the show aired.
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Premium Rush Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays the role of a New York City bike messenger carrying a mysterious envelope in the thriller “Premium Rush.” He faces neardeath situations as he is chased on a bike without brakes.
Tired of wearing your hair the same style everyday? Look no further! Luxy Hair is a YouTube channel created by two sisters who inspire girls to try creative hairstyles and maintain healthy hair. They have a hair-extension line that is affordable and allows them to branch off by creating videos of hairstyles from a five-strand braid, a basic blowout, prom updos and so much more. For more information, check out http://www.luxyhair.com.
Notability is an app created to help stay organized and on track whether it be at home or in the office. You can take notes by typing, hand-writing or recording your work in a matter of seconds. You can share your work through e-mail, DropBox and Twitter. Adding pictures to notes is simple by using a camera, web clips and different shapes. You can add different tabs to help organize categories. This app is on sale for .99 cents Notability is compatible with the iPad with iOS 4.0 or later.
Lauren Conrad is a former reality television star who has created a clothing line, written four books and really branded herself over time. Her online website gives fans a look into her world and has different lifestyle tips. There are different sections of the website such as style, party planning, food, fitness and personal growth. Along her insight on different topics there is place you can create a profile and participate in the forum and meet different people who share the same interests.
Yummy spots on the Main Line There are tons of things to do at Cabrini but there are also tasty places to go off-campus, in the nearby town of Wayne, Pa. Mostly students like to spend their time on Lancaster Avenue, which is the main attraction.
The Possession If you like disturbing horror movies, then “The Possession” is a great movie to watch. This movie tells a tale of a broken family that comes under attack from a bizarre supernatural entity of Jewish folklore.
The Odd Life of Timothy Green” “The Odd Life of Timothy Green” is an enchanting comedy drama about a young boy who unexpectedly appears from plant soil and is discovered by a couple, played by Joew Edgerton and Jennifer Garner. Timothy (CJ Adams) makes incredible things happen just when you least expect it.
The Bourne Legacy The Bourne series continues as “The Bourne Legacy” hittheaters receiving mixed reviews. This action and violence sequence stars Jeremy Renner, Edward Norton, Rachel Weisz, Joan Allen and Albert Finney.
Chipotle Mexican Grill – Chipotle serves burritos, tacos and salads at reasonable prices. Their food is fresh and organic. Students enjoy going there for a change from the foods offered on campus. There is indoor and outdoor seating which students enjoy.
So Fun Frozen Yogurt is a healthy alternative and nice change from your run-of-the-mill ice cream. They have many different flavors and toppings for students to splurge on and design their own yogurt masterpieces. Groups on-campus also do fundraisers here.
The Tall Man *The Tall Man” is about a nurse, played by Jessica Biel, who is on a mission to rescue her son who was snatched by a mysterious individual known as the Tall Man. This rated R thriller builds up suspense with violence and horror.
All of these films are either already in theaters or soon-to-be released. They are all movies that are being shown or will be shown at AMC Theaters. To check local listings, visit http://www.amctheatres.com/movies. Minella’s is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Students go here for late-night snacks, meals and breakfast, lunch or dinner at any time. Minella’s has baked treats that students rave over. The meals are affordable and worth it. It is a great place to go when campus dining is closed.
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The United States Olympics team led by flag bearer and fencer Mariel Zagunis marches into the stadium during the Opening Ceremony for the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London, England, Friday, July 27, 2012. JENAY SMITH Features Editor
London’s pride shook the hearts of nearly 27 million viewers during the 2012 Summer Olympic opening ceremony. Millions of faces were glued to the TV on Friday, July 27 for the enchanting runthrough of London’s history from their pastoral beginnings to the present. The breath-taking presentation, orchestrated by Danny Boyle, was mesmerizing for the world to watch and brought pride to London’s history. A bucolic setting covered the stage as the history of London played out in front of everyone’s eyes. Soon after a mock
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Industrial Revolution was created with rivers of lava and steel rings that created the five Olympic rings. The ceremony continued with a dropin arrival by the Queen and James Bond. The Queen’s stunt-double dropped out of a plane over the London Olympic stadium and wowed the crowd. J.K Rowling did a reading of “Peter Pan” on the Olympic stage. As Rowling read, the words came to life; Peter Pan became real to the children watching and the actors on stage. Fictional British villains were recreated as well, like Voldemort, Cruella de Vil and the Child Catcher from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
THURSDAY AUG 30 Rebirth Brass Band The Blockley Pourhouse Enjoy a night of smooth sounds in the city by the Grammy Award-winning Rebirth Brass Band. 9 PM
SUNDAY SEPT 2 Chris Tucker Borgata Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, NJ
MONDAY SEPT 3 Shark fest Camden Aquarium
Join in the laughter with a comedian that tells stories and sketches portraying himself Why: See 16 unique sharks throughas very high strung as well as the characters out the shark tank. Visitors can touch live having high pitched voices and also being sharks ranging from Coral cat sharks to high strung. bamboo sharks. 8:00 PM
Also celebrated was Britain’s healthcare with a display of nurses trying to put children to sleep. Britain’s youth performed an engaging run-through of Britain’s pop culture and how social media has played a huge role in modern children’s coming-of-age. Famous designer Ralph Lauren created the red white and blue uniforms the U.S. team wore during the opening ceremony. The navy blue, red and cream outfits complete with beret were made in China and many were outraged. Ralph Lauren has promised that if he is selected to do the outfits for next Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, they will be made in the U.S.
FRIDAY AUG 31 Ghosts of Philly: 660 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA Haunted Tour through the city that inspired Edgar Allen Poe to write, “The Murders of Rue” and “The Raven.”
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TUESDAY SEPT 4 Moore College of Art & Design 20th street Benjamin franklin parkway Students have just completed an intense studio residency in Burren Ireland and will be showcasing their work-inprogress.
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The closing ceremony was spiced up with a performance from the Spice Girls, starting off with their famous song “Wannabe.” The combination of Britain’s music through performances over the past 50 years fascinated Olymic viewers. Kim Gavins created the closing ceremony with an abundance of music. Performers included Emeli Sande, One Direction, The Somp and many others. JMS587@CABRINI.EDU
SATURDAY SEPT 1 Philly’s Made in America Festival Ben Franklin Parkway Three day music festival that features musical artists with the main headliners: Jay -Z and Pearl Jam.
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WEDNESDAY SEPT 5 Dining Under the Stars State Street, Media Pa Join the resturants of media by dining under the stars along historical State Street.
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Frizzera plays for Team USA By Kevin Durso Sports Editor
C av a l i e r Calendar Thursday, Aug. 30 No games
Friday, Aug. 31 Men’s Soccer vs. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (in Schenectady, N.Y. 4:30 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. Susquehanna University 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 1 Field Hockey vs Swarthmore College (in Madison, N.J.) 10 a.m. Men’s Cross Country at Bryn Mawr College Invitational 10 a.m. Women’s Cross Country at Bryn Mawr Invitational 10 a.m. Volleyball vs Johns Hopkins University (in Towson, Md.) 12 p.m. Women’s Tennis vs Marywood University 12 p.m. Men’s Soccer at Union College 3:30 p.m. Volleyball vs Hiram College (in Towson, Md.) 6 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 2 Volleyball at Goucher College (in Towson, Md.) 10 a.m. Field Hockey at Drew University 12 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 3 No Games
Tuesday, Sept. 4
Before NBA superstars Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Kevin Durant led team USA to a gold medal in the London Olympics, one of Cabrini’s own was represent the country overseas. Corey Frizzera, a junior communication major and member of the men’s basketball team, traveled to Austria and Italy as part of a program sponsored by USA Athletes International. Frizzera was one of 10 players, from a combination of Division I, II and III schools, to make the team. “It was by invitation,” Frizzera said. “My head coach Marcus Kahn recommended me for the program and the head of the USAAI program looked over my resume and accepted the invitation.” As a sophomore member of Cabrini’s first Final Four team in school history, Frizzera was strictly a reserve in his first two seasons as a Cavalier, playing in 31 games and averaging two points per game. But Frizzera will likely see an elevated role this season, and gained some valuable experience toward that
with his summer playing time. “I truly believe that my experience will be beneficial to my team this year,” Frizzera said. “This trip helped me grow a lot as a person and a player.” Frizzera is the second Cabrini basketball player to play for USA overseas. Last season, junior forward Fran Rafferty traveled to Germany and Czech Republic with the same program. In joining Rafferty and with senior guard A.J. Williams, who is expected to play overseas this summer, Frizzera said he feels like he is part of a trend for Cabrini basketball. For Frizzera, it was a special experience that was about more than basketball. “Since I am of Italian descent, traveling to Italy to play basketball was an awesome experience and a dream that I’ve always had,” Frizzera said. “I tried many foods and saw many cool places and sites. “Venice was definitely my favorite place. The food and night life was awesome there.” Coming so close to a National Championship last season, Frizzera and his teammates will try to make a return trip to Salem, Va. as part of the Final Four again this season. Frizzera
certainly saw his growth in his game during the trip. According to the Cabrini Athletics website, Frizzera averaged 10 points and eight assists per game. His career-highs at Cabrini is 10 points and four assists. It wasn’t quite like playing on the Olympic stage in London. But with several professional athletes representing their countries at the 2012 Summer Games, Frizzera feels a connection to those who wore the red, white and blue, no matter what level they play at. “Of course I feel a connection with those guys,” Frizzera said, “but obviously they are on a whole another level. “It’s my dream to someday play professionally overseas for a living and my trip this summer confirmed that. I really want to continue to play ball once I graduate and for these next two years at Cabrini, I’m going to keep grinding and try my hardest to reach my goal.”
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Corey Frizzera / submitted photo
ABOVE: Frizzera with two of his teammates on the USAAI team. BELOW: Frizzera visited Italy, Austria and Slovenia during his trip to Europe.
Corey Frizzera / submitted photo
Hinkelmon spends summer with semi-pro soccer team By Marykate mccann Multimedia Editor
Playing for the semi-pro soccer team, the Philadelphia Fever, was not even in her mind when she graduated from a small high school in Delran, N.J. But 2012 Cabrini alumna Kara Hinkelmon, a college standout, decided to pursue her dream this summer and tried out for the Fever. During the last few months of her senior year, Hinkelmon received a call that put her plans of coaching at her old high school on hold. When Women’s Premier Soccer disbanded in the spring, a group decided to form a new professional league. Several of the teams were from the WPS, others were from the second-highest level of soccer for women, WPSL. They called the new league the WPSL ELITE. The WPSL ELITE features eight teams of which the Philadelphia Fever is the only NCAA-compliant team. “I’d always hoped I would find a way to continue playing even if it was just an adult league,” Hinkelmon said. “It didn’t bother
me at all that it was unpaid.” The Fever was a new team that got put together quickly, making tryouts invitation only. Head coach Stuart Gore and assistant coach Jamie Scott are two men from England who have been surrounded by the game of soccer for a number of years and really know the game. “First day of tryouts I was nervous and scared,” Hinkelmon said. “After making the first cut, I was called back again.” Hinkelmon got the opportunity to play with players from Liberia, Canada, England and all over the United States. “I know how much Kara loves the game of soccer,” father Fred Hinklemon said, “I thought it was a great opportunity.” Hinkelmon’s parents knew it was a great idea and went to quite a few of Kara’s games, no matter how far the distance was. “It’s a way for her to continue playing and experience the game at a high level,” mother Suzanne Hinkelmon said. Having the motivation, experience and positive attitude has always helped
Hinkelmon whenever she was on the field. She takes advantage of her powerful foot that intimidates her opponent to strengthen her teams potential to win. “One of the most interesting things I experienced was being mobbed by little girls after games for autographs and pictures,” Hinklemon said. “Also getting to play in Boston with a crowd of 2,500+ was incredible.” Hinkelmon traveled to many places including Chicago, Indianapolis, Boston, Maryland and Rochester. “I loved spending time in Chicago,” Hinkelmon said. “We got to go to our goalkeeper’s house for a pasta party and spent time sightseeing and shopping.” Hinkelmon helped the Cabrini Women’s soccer team take home two CSAC plaques while at Cabrini. “All in all it was a great experience,” Hinklemon said. “Hopefully I continue playing soccer wherever I can.” mm3585@cabrini.edu
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Wednesday, Sept. 5 Women’s Soccer vs Penn State - Abington 4 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs Rutgers Camden 6:30 p.m. Volleyball at Moravian College 7 p.m. Field Hockey at Rowan University 7 p.m.
Kara Hinkelmon / Submitted Photos
Kara Hinkelmon, 2012 Cabrini graduate, played for the semi-pro Philadelphia Fever this summer. Hinkelmon played in 95 games in her Cabrini career, scoring 40 goals and tallying 103 points.
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Attar makes history for Saudi Arabia at Olympics By beatrice McQuiston Community Engagement Editor
Can woman still stay true to their religion and cultural values and also have the right to vote? Do they have the right to travel without a man’s consent? Perhaps for once an inspiring event like Sarah Attar’s story could bring about not just media hype but actual compromise and progression. This summer the 2012 London Olympic games were the most anticipated and talked about event. A highly watched event during the Olympics was Track and Field. This year, Saudi Arabia broke its training of male-only teams by entering Ali Seraj Abdulrahim Shahrkhani and Attar in Track and Field. Saudi Arabia along with Qatar and Brunei are the three Islamic countries that allow and brought female athletes to the games. This made it the first Olympics in which every national team includes women. For centuries sport athletes have been mostly male
dominant and our society has favored male sports. The 2012 Olympic games has turned the tables on how female athletes are looked at around the world. Sarah Attar proved to everyone that female athletes are just as competitive and driven as male athletes. Her strive and dedication to the sport and her country was something that couldn’t be missed. Attar is a 19-year-old student that ran 800-meter in two minutes, 44.95 seconds. But to her, the race was not about winning but to represent all the women in Saudi Arabia. She was covered from head to toe in clothing while running the race. She trains as a long-distance runner, but because of her not being in the top of the world elites she had to compete in the shorter distance event. Attar said in an interview with Associated Press in London that she hopes her competing in the games will spark something in Saudi Arabia to get more involved in sports. Attar also hopes that next Olympics that Saudi Arabia will have a very strong team to come. Her competi-
tors in the race were very supporting of her. Attar’s willingness to represent such a difficult cause was something that inspired everyone at the Olympics. It was a cause to not just get women from Saudi Arabia and other countries in the Middle East to be able to represent their national teams and compete alongside men, it was about promoting women in equal roles. In the “sport world” this one event in the Olympics will be a turning point that impassions all people to alter their views about women. Athletes in the Middle East will certainly change the way they look at female athletes and female rights in general. The Olympic game change the lives of many people and athletes and competitive sports all around the world will change.
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USA leading force at 2012 Olympics By Kevin Durso Sports Editor
It was another Olympics filled with gold for the United States. USA won the overall medal count at the 2012 Games, netting 104 medals including 46 golds. USA swimming dominated with Michael Phelps getting six medals including his record-setting 22 overall medals and 18 golds. Additionally, swimmers Missy Franklin, Allison Schmidt and Ryan Lochte all won five medals. Other noisemakers for the US at the Olympics were the women’s gymnastics team, which took gold in team competition for the first time since 1996. Individually, Gabby Douglas was the golden girl for the US, winning the all-around individual competition in women’s gymnastics. The men’s basketball team, coached by Mike Krzyzewski, won their second straight gold medal by defeating Spain in the gold medal game. The team featured NBA stars such as LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Kobe Bryant.
Also the women’s soccer team won gold against Japan in a rematch of the women’s World Cup final from summer 2011, holding off a late rally for a 2-1 win. That was only possible after a miraculous victory in extra time against Canada in a see-saw battle. The United States went back-and-forth with Canada deep into extra time before a header by Alex Morgan found its way into the net. Carli Lloyd scored both goals for the United States in the gold-medal game. Japan’s hard charge in the final minutes was denied by goalkeeper Hope Solo. The United States finished with 16 more medals than second-place China, including eight more gold medals. Russia finished a close third to China with 82 medals. Host nation Great Britain finished in third place with 65 medals and 29 golds.
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UPPER LEFT: Michael Phelps won six medals to end his Olympic career with 22 medals. UPPER RIGHT: Gabby Douglas won the gold medal for all-around individual gymnastics and led the women’s gymnastics team to their first team gold since 1996. LOWER LEFT: The USA men’s basketball team, defeated Spain to win their second straight gold medal. LOWER RIGHT: Carli Lloyd scored both goals in the USA women’s soccer team’s gold-medal win over Japan.
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Summer review in sports
Outta’ Right Field By Kevin Durso
End of an era?
Phillies trade Pence and Victorino in deadline deals
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With the Phillies playing well below expectations and dropping further out of a playoff race by the trade deadline, Phillies’ GM Ruben Amaro Jr. pulled the trigger on two trades that shook the Phillies’ roster. Shane Victorino, a Rule 5 pickup that started his Phillies’ career in 2006, was traded the Los Angeles Dodgers for pitchers Josh Lindblom and Ethan Martin on the morning of July 31. Within hours, one of his outfield teammates was gone too. Hunter Pence, acquired a year ago in a trade with the Houston Astros, was traded to the San Francisco Giants for outfielder Nate Schierholtz, catcher Tommy Joseph and pitcher Seth Rosin. The trades were made with the Phillies’ future in mind. While Victorino and Pence were fan favorites in Philadelphia, the Phillies rid themselves of a sizable amount of money on next season’s payroll. This will help the team pursue several elite players this offseason.
LeBron wins first NBA title with Heat
LeBron James signed with the Miami Heat two seasons ago to win championships. After participating in two NBA Finals in his career and losing both, the MVP led the Heat to their second NBA title in franchise history by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 by a score of 121-106. James was awarded Finals MVP, completing the trifecta of NBA MVP, Finals MVP and NBA champion in the same season. After coming close to a championship twice, including once with the Cleveland Cavaliers, James finally won his first title in his ninth NBA season, posting a triple-double with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists. This was also the successful ending the season envision for the Miami Heat over a year ago when they signed James and forward Chris Bosh, joining Dwayne Wade in the “Big Three.”
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Kings win first Stanley Cup
Less than a year after the Philadelphia Flyers traded away Jeff Carter to Columbus and Mike Richards to Los Angeles to sign their top-of-the-line goalie, the two former Flyers reached the pinnacle of hockey greatness in June. Carter, acquired by the Kings in February and Richards were reunited on the ice and helped the Los Angeles Kings win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history by cruising to a Game 6 win over the New Jersey Devils in the Stanley Cup Final by a score of 6-1. The Kings, led by coach Daryll Sutter and captain Dustin Brown, became the first eight-seed in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup, beating the top-seeded Vancouver Canucks in five games and eliminating the second-seed St. Louis Blues in four games to get to the conference finals. In the conference finals, they met an upstart Phoenix Coyotes team that was the third seed. But once again, wins came with ease as the Kings punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final by winning the series in five games. The Kings posted a 16-4 record in the playoffs including a perfect 8-0 record on the road. Goaltender Jonathan Quick was the winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player in the playoffs.
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Hamels signs extension with Phillies With free agency looming for Cole Hamels following the 2012 season, the Phillies crossed a top priority off their offseason list. The Phillies and Hamels agreed to a six-year, $144 million contract extension. The new contract will keep Hamels in a Phillies’ uniform until 2018. Hamels debuted with the Phillies in 2006 and played a leading role in the Phillies’ World Series run in 2008, winning NLCS and World Series MVP. Posting one of the best seasons of his career with a 14-6 record and 2.99 ERA in 25 starts so far in 2012, Hamels will become the future ace of the Phillies for years to come. In his career, Hamels is 88-60 with a 3.34 ERA. Hamels was expected to be the hot commodity on the free agent market this season. Potential suitors included the Los Angeles Dodgers and Texas Rangers. But Hamels can now call Philadelphia his long-term home and will likely see his career end as a Phillie.
For five years, baseball ruled the sports world in Philadelphia. It’s safe to say that after five straight division titles, two pennants and a World Series title, no one saw this type of season coming for the Phillies. Every season, the expectations grow higher for a team more committed to winning. After setting a franchise record in wins in 2011 with a 102-60 record, the Phillies had the highest expectations of any season in franchise history. After a slow start to the season, something not uncommon even during this golden era in Phillies’ history, the results didn’t change. The Phillies kept losing games and, with that, losing ground in the standings. For some fans, the thought of not playing in the Postseason didn’t sink in until the trade deadline when two fan favorites were traded away. For others, it didn’t sink in until a recordsetting sell-out streak ended at Citizens Bank Park. For the diehards, it won’t sink in until the Phillies are officially eliminated. Whatever category you fall into, you were just as blindsided as the rest. This is not the type of year the Phillies or their fans envisioned. And for all of the struggles they have endured this season, it should be noted that this is far from the same team that won the hearts of Philadelphia years ago. The Phillies began this magical ride in 2007 but it was the 2008 team that won over the city by winning. The first team to claim a championship for a Philadelphia team in 25 years was instantly placed on a pedestal simply for becoming champions. But only five players from 2008 remain today. The core of Cole Hamels, Chase Utley, Ryan Howard and Jimmy Rollins is still present. One of the unsung heroes who moved to the spotlight, Carlos Ruiz, is the only other 2008 player still on the roster. This is what made the trade deadline this July so hard to watch. When Victorino was traded, it was another piece of the 2008 puzzle being taken away. The sad reality is that times have changed. The Phillies are no longer the elite of baseball. They have been upstaged. I’ve always believed that the defending champion is the best team there is in any league or division until someone else comes along and dethrones them. This is the Phillies’ time to be dethroned. It’s just that I, like many others, wish it didn’t have to happen this way. kad323@cabrini.edu
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Brad Koch was named director of athletics and recreation this summer and began working in his new position on Aug. 1.
Koch excited to be part of ‘rich tradition’ at Cabrini By Kevin Durso Sports Editor
in late February, as the spring sports season was about to get underway, now former director of athletics and recreation Joe giunta resigned from the position. one of the tasks for the athletic department over the summer months was to find his successor. in July, Brad Koch was hired as the new director of athletics and recreation. he officially started in his new position on aug. 1. “i’m thrilled. couldn’t be happier,” Koch said. “cabrini is an institution that i could really identify with - a closeknit, family-type atmosphere.” “everyone here has been welcoming and supportive. connecting with the campus community is a fundamental responsibility of this position.” Koch spent the last 15 years as part of the athletics department at Philadelphia university. after graduating from allentown college in 1997 with a degree in sports management, he began at Philadelphia university with an internship that eventually developed into a full-time position. “in that time, i touched every component of athletic department administration,” Koch said. my experience there has prepared me for this role. For me, at this point, it’s learning cabrini’s way and making sure that we keep the ball rolling.”
While at Philadelphia university, Koch was an integral part of rising recreation rates in students on the campus and also helped to plan and open a new state-of-the-art gymnasium and workout center. administrators from his past and present junctures feel he is ready for the position. “i want to congratulate Brad for his outstanding career at Philadelphia university,” Tom shirley, Philadelphia university director of athletics, said in an article on the university’s website. “he arrived as a 21-year-old college graduate and blossomed into a major administrator. Brad is more than ready for this opportunity. We wish Brad the best of luck at cabrini and he will always be welcome at Philadelphia university.” “We are pleased and excited to welcome Brad to cabrini college,” dr. christine Lysionek, cabrini’s Vice President for student development, said in an article on cabrini’s athletic website. “he brings experience, vision, enthusiasm and a strong commitment to excellence to the position. We are confident that the proud tradition of cavalier athletics will continue to grow under his leadership and that our community will benefit considerably from his investment in providing them with a well-balanced slate of recreational opportunities.” cabrini athletics experienced great success last year, winning five conference championships and making school history with the men’s basketball team reaching the school’s first Final Four and National championship game. The success is something that drew Koch to cabrini
and something he wants to see continue in the years to come. “i’ve known about their rich tradition when it comes to athletic and academic success and the respected coaches throughout the staff. it was obvious that a good infrastructure was in place and the appeal of contributing to that could not have been greater.” “Keeping graduation rates high, winning conference championships and enhancing the student experience must remain the focus.” Koch described the student experience as providing the campus community with opportunity to get involved through athletic or recreational programming. at a division iii school, “it’s all about the experience,” he said. additionally, Koch stressed that he wants to be a part of the cabrini community, not just the athletic department. Koch has met several people on campus in his first few weeks in his new position and plans to continue that. “i want to be involved,” Koch said. “The athletic department cannot be on its own island. i want to make sure that i’m an ambassador for the other departments as well.”
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