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Recognition in midst of revolution: ‘12 graduates of the communication department received a national award for their multimedia reporting on the ongoing upheaval in the Middle East and North Africa.
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The Arab Spring. How many people in our world today actually know what this movement is all about? Young people in the Middle East and North Africa wanted their voices heard and spoke up against dictators controlling their countries. They advocated for a better life for themselves; they wanted t o
have new opportunities, better education and more freedom. Youth from across the Middle East joined with others in their countries and pushed for revolutionary reforms of their governments. This international movement, which began in December 2010, became known as the Arab Spring. In November, students of the 2012 class of the communication department, who reported on these ongoing revolutions, received the 2012 Pinnacle Award for Best Multimedia Feature Presentation from the College Media Association for their website, YouthVoicesRise.com. They were up against many colleges from around the nation, including runners-up Baylor University and Kent State University. “One of the most amazing things I learned was to let go of my preconceived notions,” Elizabeth Krupka ‘12 said in an email. “There are a lot of things that are happening underground in the Middle East that people don’t know about, because the media doesn’t want to tell those stories.” As the project’s manager, Krupka learned many things. She was able to listen to what people wanted to do creatively and meet them halfway with a lot of their ideas. When she was assigning projects to each person in the group, she made sure that she considered everyone’s strengths and weaknesses. Under Cathy Yungmann, associate professor of communication, these students produced a national award-winning website that informed the world around them, conducting in-depth interviews with Egyptian students at the American University in Cairo, as well as top professionals in international media. These students also turned to the college’s partner, Catholic Relief Services, which introduced them
to Professor Pandeli Glavanis at the university. They soon realized that their capstone project would be something very memorable that related back directly to the Justice Matters curriculum. “By far the most rewarding part of the project was to see a group of Cabrini seniors become professional journalists and storytellers over the course of eight months,” Yungmann said. “They grew in confidence and competence.” Through their reporting experiences, this team of 12 students interacted with Egyptians about the upheaval in the Middle East as it was happening. The students were able to communicate on a regular basis through Skype, phone and email. Through this process they created lasting relationships with the Egyptian students. “There were many people who were unaware of or were not fully educated on what was exactly happening,” Elizabeth Scopelliti ‘12, said in an email. “I think this website [can continue] to help those with questions about what has [or] is occurring overseas in these Middle Eastern countries, and help them to understand the message that our team was trying to convey.” “I learned that even though it is a different culture, the people of my generation have very similar interests,” Danielle Alio, valedictorian of the class of 2012, said in an email. “I learned that the youth in the Middle East want a future for themselves and their families and they are willing to do whatever they can to secure that successful and prosperous.” The numerous pieces the multimedia team produced touched on topics as diverse as regional job insecurity, women’s rights, political corruption, the new voting process and censorship changes. “It is nice to know that this recognition will expand our audience and educate more people,” Alyssa Mentzer, class of 2012 alumna, said in an email. [Our] ultimate goal was not to win an award, but to spread awareness and document the social and political changes occurring in our world.”
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In a week, you’ll be in the clear: finals will be finished and you’ll have a month to do with as you please. It’ll be time to dig up that self-indulgent to-do list that you made back in October during your mini identity crisis, time to lie around on the couch and eat all the potato chips in sight. We at the Loquitur completely agree with every selfish decision you plan to make to help you unwind from the stress of this semester – but don’t forget to set aside a little time for self-improvement, too. Trashy TV and processed foods only take you so far before you’re left with a day left of break and a million regrets. Remember that blog you wanted to finally get around to starting? What about that book by old what’s-his-name that you’ve been meaning to read for the past four years? Whatever your plans are, don’t forget to set aside time for that thing we call “soul-searching.” Maybe you’re still at odds on what to do after college. Maybe it’s time to start injecting your life with more meaning – more hours at the soup kitchen; more time spent with those in need, those who have no one to turn to. One of the best nonreturnable things in life that you can give is your time – and the best part about it? You don’t have to bother with the wrapping paper and pricey, impersonal Hallmark cards. So catch up with friends and spend time with family. Drive around your neighborhood tuned into B101’s sickeningly sweet Christmas medleys and admire the holiday decorations of your neighbors – and relish in the fact that your parents aren’t the ones paying those ridiculous electricity bills. Just don’t forget the bigger picture: one day, you won’t have breaks like these to buttress your bouts of stress; one day, your time to unwind will take place only on weekends and vacation days. Time is the best gift you can give – everyone can always use more of it. Spend it wisely.
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Forgotten but not gone: Red Cross continues with Hurricane Sandy relief BY JENNIFER CANNON Staff Writer BY NICHOLAS CIPOLLONE Staff Writer
Over the course of one month, Hurricane Sandy has dissipated from the spotlight, but many families are still in need of help. For those unaffected, the tragedy may have slipped their minds already, but for organizations such as the Red Cross, providing aid is still priority. For over 200 years, the Red Cross has been providing aid in a wide variety of relief efforts. The Red Cross aids victims of natural disaster, supports members of the military and their families, collects blood, processes and distributes supplies, trains and educates on health and
“We are driving our emergency response vehicles door-to-door to help deliver food and also supplies like flashlights, batteries, cleanup kits with buckets, bleach and gloves.� SARA SMITH, RED CROSS REPRESENTATIVE
safety and develops international relief.. Their efforts in New York and New Jersey mainly include doing anything they can to assist the families who are cleaning up what is left and helping them begin to repair and rebuild. “We are driving our emergency response vehicles door-to-door to help deliver food and also supplies like flashlights, batteries, cleanup kits with buckets, bleach and gloves,� Sara Smith, representative from the Red Cross, said. The Red Cross is also establishing popup emergency service locations “where people who have been affected can come and get meals and relief supplies and meet with health services� according to Smith. Additionally they provide mental health counselors to help with the emotional toll that Sandy has taken on so many people. Thousands of people in New Jersey are not only left without power, but without their homes as well. The Red Cross is taking steps to help not just for the short term. “We also have caseworkers to begin the long term plan of recovery with these people.� Smith said. The Red Cross is not an organization that accepts donations of items such as food and clothes. Instead, they ask for money so they can purchase the supplies themselves. “We know exactly what we need to give,� Smith said. It is easier for them to buy the supplies they need in bulk in order to distribute it most effectively. Similarly, the Red Cross normally does not accept volunteers at random because a majority of their volunteers are trained in specific specialties, such as certified nurses. If you follow the local Red Cross on Twitter, however, they have been asking for spontaneous volunteers to help them package cleanup and other kits for families. Consolidating all of their resources in one place, the Red Cross is making it even easier for victims to get help. “We are the first-stop shop for people to come to us,� Smith said, “and we’ll be able to provide their emergency
needs and be able to get them in touch with the right people to move forward.� JMC463@CABRINI.EDU NCC36@CABRINI.EDU
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Chief of Staff faces a test in budget changes
U.S. warns Syria about use of chemical weapons
Jacob J. Lew, the current White House chief of staff, recently proposed some complex budget changes to President Obama. The president has entrusted Lew with a big task, guiding the White House through potentially treacherous negotiations with Congressional Republicans to avert automatic tax increases and spending cuts on Jan. 1, 2013. But, many economists worry that this could throw the country back into a recession.
President Obama issued a warning to Syria on Monday against using chemical weapons against its own people. The President maintained that anyone who were to use chemical warfare would be held accountable. The White House had an “increased concern� that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad would use these weapons on his people, and expressed that action up to and including military force would be taken if attacks were to happen. The Syrian Foreign Ministry denied any attack consideration.
Read the original story in The New York Times | Dec. 1, 2012
Read the original story in the New York Times | Dec. 3, 2012
Palestine endures challenges despite U.N. vote
Congressmen leading talk on budget crisis defend opinions
On Sunday in Ramallah, West Bank Palestinians celebrated their countries enhanced standing. Thousands of citizens gathered in the courtyard of President Mahmoud Abbas headquarters in Palestine City. There are many reasons for Palestine to celebrate, however, Palestinians still endure daily reminders of their countries past.
House Speaker John A. Boehner (R) and Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner (D) defended their positions on the selfimposed fiscal crisis during a Sunday morning news show. The two appeared on the “Fox News Sunday� show to discuss the fiscal cliff, which could cause another recession.
Read the original story at The New York Times | Dec. 2, 2012
Read the original story at The New York Times | Dec. 2, 2012
Missouri bishop’s suggested resignation Bishop Robert W. Finn of Missouri, the first American prelate convicted for failing to report a pedophile priest, leaves the victim’s supporters calling for his resignation. Questions have been raised of whether or not Bishop Finn should continue to oversee the diocese, and several suggest that he should resign. Read the original story in The New York Times | Dec. 2, 2012
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On Saturday, a busy shopping day, merchants all throughout Syria closed their shops in attempt to keep the nonviolent protesting alive. Shops were closed in towns north and south of Damascus, the capital of Syria; along the major streets in Raqqa, an eastern city; in Hamma; and in the southern city of Dara’a. Read the original story at The New York Times | Dec. 2, 2012
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Trip to Capitol Hill gives ECG class chance to ‘work for global justice’ BY AMANDA CUNDARI Staff Writer
At Cabrini College, students begin to progress not only academically but also develop a strong moral sense, a fundamental message that started when the College was founded in 1957 by the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The focus on an “education of the heart� changed many viewpoints for those students who enrolled in an ECG 300 class known as “Working for Global Justice with CRS,� taught by Dr. Jerome Zurek, chair of the communication department. As part of the class, 11 students went to Washington, D.C., to speak with their senators from Pennsylvania and New Jersey on Friday, Nov. 30, to explain how the foreign aid budget helps people around the world become self-sufficient. The students arranged meetings with the senators’ foreign policy aides. The class worked closely with Catholic Relief Services. “We had the chance to lobby in
Washington, D.C., about cuts in the foreign aid budget,� Clare Pressimone, junior social work major, said. “It was a really great experience to be able to voice our opinions and talk about something close to our hearts.� Along with Pressimone, many students who were nervous to speak to their senators’ representatives on foreign aid cuts had an overall eyeopening experience and were surprised to see how accessible the government truly is to their constituents. “It really humanized the politicians you only hear or see about on television,� Daniel Boyle, senior English major, said. Being able to sit across the table from the people who write our nation’s laws and receive feedback whether it was positive or negative truly allowed the class to “work for global justice.� A junior social work major,
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The students met with foreign policy aides to Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa.; Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa.; Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J.; and Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J. “To get feedback that was positive really shows that people are actually listening to us, that our voices do matter,� Pressimone said. Their voices and their actions that Friday afternoon were a reflection of the genuine meaning Cabrini all started with. AKC49@CABRINI.EDU
College announces tuition freeze Tuition rates staying the same as announced last year BY NICHOLE CAPIZZI Staff Writer
It’s been a year since Cabrini College announced its 12.5 percent reduction in tuition fees, and the College is now announcing this reduction will remain the current level of $29,000 through May 2014. The Board of Trustees annually sets tuition for the following academic year. Last year, the College pledged to keep tuition and fees below $30,000 through May 2015. On average, a full-time undergraduate student at Cabrini is paying $3,197 less in tuition and fees this academic year than they did last year. Merit scholarship awards will remain at current levels for returning students. The College intends to maintain total institutional aid at current levels. “This affordability plan is very much in keeping with the College’s mission of providing an Education of the Heart,� President Marie Angelella George, Ph.D., said. “The College is freezing tuition in Year Two of the Affordability Plan because we can, and because we believe we should help where and when we can. Students can be assured of the same robust selection of programs – and new ones in
Other schools to cut tuition School Harrison College (Ind.) Concordia University (Minn.) Burlington College (Vt.) Lincoln College (Ill.) University of Charleston (W.V.) William Peace University (N.C.)
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the future - and the same extraordinary faculty for which Cabrini is known.� On Nov. 10, 2011, Cabrini College announced it would reduce tuition and fees by 12.5 percent for the 2012-13 academic year, and pledged to keep tuition and fees under $30,000 through May 2012. The College maintained merit scholarship awards at current levels for returning students. On Nov. 16, 2012, Cabrini announced it would freeze tuition and fees at the current price of $29,000 for the 2013-2014 academic year While other colleges have followed Cabrini’s exam-
ple in reducing and/or freezing tuition and fees, Cabrini’s focus is on keeping college affordable. Amount of Cut The resulting publicity generates increases in enrollment, 10.0% which compensates for the lost 33.7% tuition revenue. Cabrini College 25% enrolled 384 full-time, first year 24% students in fall 2012; 1349 over22% all total undergraduate students 7.7% are expected to enroll in the Fall of 2013. “Everything we do at Cabrini is driven by our mission and our commitment to students,� George said. “We believe this plan to lower tuition is right for students and right for Cabrini’s business and growth model.� NAC82@CABRINI.EDU
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Dealing with Finals Are they worth it? The week that everyone dreads…finals week! Is it really worth it though? To most people I think that the word “finals” scares them more than the tests itself. In retrospect its just another test, like any other one during the semester. I think finals week is worth it though. Having a week dedicated to finals gives the students the chances to give 100 percent on their exams. I don’t think that students think it through; there is no homework to distract you from the exams that you should be focusing on. Most teachers have everything due the week before so there is nothing to worry about that week. There are pros and cons to having a finals week of course. In my opinion, the pros outweigh the cons. The week is designed so that you can’t have more then two finals in one day, so the cramming isn’t too excessive. Also teachers are usually pretty lenient and are always willing to help you before you have to take your final. Teachers will usually give you BY KELLIE MANOPPELLO a study guide or even tell you the basic idea of what to study for the exam. Staff Writer Being a library rat, I love that the library is open extra late because I hate having to leave during the semester when I study late. Having a week to study gives you the time to sort out what you need to study and what you don’t. It also gives you the chance to organize everything out, highlight and make note cards.
Although I am on the “pro final” side, I also understand why so many people hate finals. Many people, including myself, aren’t very good at test taking and that’s what most teachers make their finals. Having to cram for what you have learned the whole semester isn’t easy. It feels like some teachers don’t take into account that we do have other finals to study for and dump, what seems like a whole semester’s workload on us in one week. The stress on that one-week alone can make a student go crazy and it’s not healthy. Each teacher has his or her own way of giving a final. For example one teacher might be giving a test, while another could give a paper or a project as the final. Finals are hard. They’re no fun and stress everyone out but we have them for a reason. Take a minute and think about it: a whole week to study for the one test in the class. Sure there’s other classes but it’s easier to focus on just that then all the homework and projects with it. I do believe that it is worth it to have finals week; you get to finish your semester with a big bang. KAM474@CABRINI.EDU
Just think what professors go through Even though most students cannot wait for the end of the semester they know the end is not near without dreading over: finals. “Final’s week” is the week after classes at the end of the semester. Students and faulty are given certain days for which their final will take place. Even though most teachers are tired and waiting for the semester to be over just like the students, they have to put together final projects and tests to conclude the end of the semester. I believe that students and teachers can agree that finals are not their favorite thing in the world but something that just has to be done. It allows the students to show what BY BEATRICE MCQUISTON they have learned all semester. After talking Engagement Editor to many professors, I realize teachers have many different opinions are how to finish up the class before they go on break. “One way to look at finals is as a collective experience,” professor Vonya Womack, instructor of business administration said. “I always try to provide students with essay questions where they can provide information and critical thinking on concepts they took away from the course and apply those to their areas of study whether it is
biology, exercise science, theology, business or another area. Most teachers just want to have two simple questions answered: What did the student learn over the process of the course? Did the student take away the main components of the coursework? I personally don’t think finals are a horrible idea, but it also depends on the class. I believe that final projects and papers are more effective than a test where students have to go and study everything they learned through out that semester. I honestly think that it is setting students up to do poorly. Most teachers understand that most students have four or five other classes they have to juggle at the same time. Sometimes it’s hard to process that teachers expect course work from over five months to be studied and put into one test. “For me final exams are like the finish line to the semester,” professor Eric Malm, instructor of business administration said. We’re all tired and have been running around. The challenge for students is to keep focused, and keep studying until the end.” Also Malm talked about how it is a challenge
for teachers is get the finals all graded quickly, collected and graded so he can get the grades in to the registrar ASAP. “I think finals are a good way to gauge how far your students have come from the beginning of the semester to its conclusion. Overall, I believe it’s necessary for the structure of the class,” communications, professor Derek Jones. “It’s a stressful time of year for students and professors but the overall mission of finals is to make your students better. I think the exam process helps accomplish that.” Finals mean it is the end of the semester and a long break is ahead of us. Studying is worth it and if students just stick it out until the end, your transcript will shine with the good grades you wanted.
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A Christmas twist I NEVER believed in Santa Claus I never really believed in Santa, the thought was nice and sometimes I wanted to but I never really did. Sometimes my grandmom would talk about Santa and say how he was going to drop off gifts for Christmas. I went along with it and got excited, only because the idea of a big fat man caring so much to give me a gift I really wanted was nice. When I was younger there were two Christmases I really remember that my family and I receiving presents. The first one was when I was about five. There were presents all over the dinning room table and there was one huge present in the middle of the table. Even though we didn’t have a Christmas tree, it was amazing to me to see our table full of gifts; it really felt like Christmas that year. I felt like every other kid did on Christmas. A few days before then my mom BY JENAY SMITH and I were in the discount store and I Features Editor saw a light pink plastic vacuum cleaner that was fit for a five year old. It was love at first sight. This vacuum cleaner was my favorite color and I just had to have it. I asked my mom if she could buy it for me hoping that this time she would say yes. As I looked at that huge present in the middle of the dinning room table I knew it was my pink vacuum cleaner. Every other Christmas after that was disappointing. I hated coming back to school and people asking what I received for Christmas. When your young it’s a big deal and you want to be able to tell your friends about your new toys and clothes.
People talked about Santa Claus and how he came down the chimney and left all the presents under the tree. No one had to tell me he wasn’t real. I didn’t get presents on Christmas and if I did it was only one or two small things. This didn’t really change my view on Christmas or how I felt about Santa. I just knew at an early age that you needed to have money to buy presents and that was
“I never really believed in Santa, I don’t feel bad that I didn’t because I believe in something way bigger than Santa Claus, God.”
It was in the evening and there was a knock on the door. My mom opened the door and on the landing of our steps was a small Christmas tree and bags of unwrapped presents. A woman with long gray hair waved bye and said merry Christmas as she got back in her car and drove away. She had other people with her but I couldn’t make out who the people where and certainly where they came from. I asked my mom who she was and mom didn’t know. I was so happy that day and it felt so good to get presents. When I look back and think about that day I honestly believe those people where angels sent by god. I never really believed in Santa, I don’t feel bad that I didn’t because I believe in something way bigger than Santa Claus, God. JMS587@CABRINI.EDU
something my family didn’t have. It really taught me to be thankful for what we do have. One day my mom came to me and was really happy for some reason. She said she was able to pay all the bills on time. I was young when she said this but I felt like it was Christmas when she said this. The next Christmas that I remember so much I was about 11 and is was literally a Christmas miracle. We were sitting at home on Christmas Eve. It felt like Christmas like always, warm and happy and without presents. Even though we didn’t have presents there was always a loving feeling at home during Christmas that I loved so much.
Dividing the traditions for the holidays The holiday season is upon us once again, and for many of us, it means spending a significant amount of time with the family. Family takes on a universal meaning during the season whether or not it’s the whole mom, dad, children family unit or the divorced parent/children unit. If you’re like me and find yourself in the “son of divorced parents” category, it adds an interesting twist to the season. My parents’ divorce became official last year, so the one-parent holiday season is still somewhat of a new concept to get used to. My mother is even a product of divorced parents herself, so she tried her best to prepare my siblings and I for a difficult challenge. However, I do not find it to be as difficult as anticipated. That’s not to say it’s easy, but it’s not always as hard as one could expect. The hardest part about it that I have noticed is making the decision of what to do on a holiday. Do I spend Thanksgiving with my dad, and run the risk of leaving behind an upset mother? Do I spend it with Mom, but risk never hearing the end of it from dad for an unknown period of time? It’s just another “damned if I do, damned if I don’t” situation and there are enough of those already this time of year. However, through compromise and understanding, making that kind of a decision is easy enough. Why not spend the holiday with both? Go to Dad’s for several hours, and then return to Mom’s for dinner. If you’ve sampled my mother’s cooking, you would probably want to eat dinner there too. That solution worked out better than I expected it to. My two siblings and I went to watch Thanksgiving football at my dad’s house. It was only fitting; BY ROB RICHES my dad is the one who turned me into a football fan (and one of God’s most News Editor despised creatures, a Philadelphia Eagles fan, at that). Afterwards we made the 20-minute trek back to Mom’s for dinner. Surely it was not Norman Rockwell-
esque by any means, but it was still easier than it could have been. Sure, Mom and Dad may not be 100% satisfied with the solution, but it is the best possible solution to come up with. But at the end of the day, you’ll never please all of the people all of the time. As the Rolling Stones once eloquently put, “You can’t always get what you want/But if you try sometimes/you just might find/you get what you need.” Christmas is just around the corner, so my siblings and I may try the same thing again. It may work as well as the last time, but that remains to be seen. Divorce during the holidays takes getting used to and approaching it one holiday at a time is the only true way to get used to it. Not all divorces are created equal- some may even be easier to approach during the holidays and some may be ridiculously difficult. The fact of the matter is that no matter how old you are, going through a parental divorce is always tough. If it was easy, everybody would go through it and it is not something that I’d wish upon anybody else. The holiday season doesn’t make a divorce any easier, but one can still get through it as hard as it may seem. Even if it’s just spending a holiday with one parent at a time, the family dynamic is still there, whether you can realize it or not. Isn’t that what this time of year is all about? RTR29@CABRINI.EDU
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THURSDAY DECEMBER 6, 2012
BY GREGORY SMITH Staff Writer
Everyone is aware of how devastating Superstorm Sandy was to numerous homes throughout the Northeast, especially in New Jersey. For freshman Justin Juliano, Sandy not only destroyed his family’s beach home, but also a part of his childhood. Juliano, a secondary math education major, recalled his initial reaction upon seeing his family’s Ocean City, N.J. home after Sandy. “A neighbor had sent us a picture of the house during the storm and it didn’t look that bad,” Juliano said. “But when we got there, we realized just how bad it was.” Juliano’s house had over six inches of water soaked into the rug, as well as damage to furniture and other belongings that he and his siblings remembered from their childhoods. “We had to sort through things we could keep. The rest got thrown out, as well as the furniture. We ripped out most of the drywall as well so basically all that’s left is the skeleton of the house. There were a lot of things in the house that had funny stories behind them and now they’re gone,” Juliano said. “I miss them.” Juliano’s house was not the only one to be affected, but it was one of the luckier ones. He recalls an elderly couple who lives on the island full-time, and who virtually lost their house completely. “It was really sad. They lost practically everything, and now they’re living in a hotel,” Juliano said. “Others had to do the same thing, and the ones who still had their houses were out front shoveling the sand away just like it was snow.” Now that the storm has come and gone, the Juliano family has to make a very difficult decision. “My dad is a contractor and has to decide whether it’s worth it to to even fix it, or to just tear it down,” Juliano said. “The foundation is cracked, so the decision isn’t looking too good.” Juliano is hoping that the house will be re-built, but is still unsure things will go back to the way they were before the storm. “It was our childhood,” Juliano said. “To not know what this summer will be like is a scary thought.”
Follow the line: The water level in Ocean City, N.J.
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After finals end... what next? BY KELLIE MANOPPELLO Staff Writer
1. Relax! All of
the stress of studying and test-taking is over!
4. Pack up your things. Try
bringing your fall and summer clothes home so you can fill up your closet with all of the new clothes you get over the holidays!
2.
Go out and have some fun. No one can usually do anything during the upcoming week of finals, so since it’s over go out and do something with your friends.
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Now you can try and get into the holiday spirit. Go grab an ugly sweater, light a fire and drink some hot chocolate!
Tips for Life After Finals
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Clean up your dorm so it’s ready for inspection. Hide all of the things that you’re not supposed to have (but we all still do).
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If you rented or bought books, remember to return them or try and sell them back to the bookstore, or online.
your parents.
6. Get ready to see your family! It’s most
likely been a while since you’ve seen them for an extended period of time, so get ready for a welcome home!
8. Organize your trip home with
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Last but not least! Go out and have a drink with your friends. We know it is everyone’s first thought and it’s the final time before the New Year! So go out and have a great time with your friends from home.
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THURSDAY DECEMBER 6, 2012
BY ALEXA MILANO Staff Writer
Your campus guide to surviving finals week on campus
Did you know excersising makes you happier? Take a study break! The Dixon Center is still open during finals week.
Most people can concentrate well for about 45 minutes. After that you’ll probably want to take a short break. Breaking up your studying will help you remember more information. Take a break and grab a cup of coffee from Jazzman’s. Not sure of your finals schedule? Check out the list of scheduled finals at this short link:
Take advantage of the Writing Center, Math Resource Center and CTL. Keep it going, science guys!
http://bit.ly/SF5ldh
The RAC is open ‘till 11pm. Grab some grub and laugh for a bit while reading this link.
Need more of a study break? SEaL sells $2 movie and train tickets.
ARM364@CABRINI.EDU
The test, the myth, the legend
BY BRIANNE DRISSEL Staff Writer
You know it’s finals week when people actually start to show up to class again, when the library is so packed it becomes survival of the fittest just to get a seat and Jazzman’s is sold out of coffee before 8 a.m. rather than their usual 10 a.m. sellout. In all of this last-minute chaos, doesn’t anyone use their syllabus anymore? If you’re one of many scrounging around trying to complete last-minute 10-page papers, studying for that final exam consisting of a whole semester’s worth of work and knowledge, you’ve probably considered at least one of these common test myth methods to try and help you through. But how accurate are they? Do they really help you?
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“When in doubt, just pick C.”
C is statistically the most common correct answer for multiple choice test questions. However, this does not mean that C is the correct answer to the question you’re stuck on! Trust your brain, not a statistic.
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“Rub some Chapstick over the black lines on the edge of the Scantron.”
Rubbing Chapstick on your Scantron is commonly believed to cause a glitch in the grading machine, which in return marks all of your answers correct. In reality, the machine rejects your Scantron, requiring your instructor to grade your test by hand.
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“Studying the night before an exam is bad.”
In the case that you have not yet studied at all, yes this is bad; your brain will not absorb information you should have been retaining all week, not all night. Studies have shown that memory retention is enhanced by sleep but a quick review of the information to ease your mind will give the confidence you need to pass your test in the morning.
“Go with your gut.”
Subconsciously your mind knows the answer in some way or form; you’ve learned it before. Don’t overthink things. Go with what you know or what catches your eye first.
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“Listen to music while you study.”
Studies have shown that music stimulates both sides of the brain. When both sides work, it will help increase memory recall. Listening to music is not bad while studying, so listen on.
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Arts & Entertainment
THURSDAY DECEMBER 6, 2012
Once upon a creative Christmas
It’s time to Do It Yourself!
Cookie cutter ornaments
Sharpie mugs
Christmas tree cupcakes
This one is pretty simple thanks to Martha Stewart. This will work with any type of Christmas cookie cutter. Trace the cookie cutter on top of either festive paper or a photo and cut out the shape. Glue the edges of the paper to the cookie cutter and let dry. To finish, wrap a ribbon around the top of the cutter and knot it.
Mason jar candles
This is a super easy recipe. Make any type of cupcakes you like as a base (you can even make them extra festive by using Christmas cupcake holders). After you’ve baked the cupcakes and let them cool, pipe green icing on top of the cupcake to make it look like a Christmas tree. Decorate the icing with any sort of sprinkles you choose.
Brownie Santa bites
All you need for this are mason jars, votive candles, fake berries and fake spruce tree stems. First you want to drop the votive candle in the mason jar. Next, fill in the space around the candle with the berries and spruce tree stems. Tie a piece of string around the neck of the mason jar and you’re done! Just be careful when you light the candle. Also, feel free to add whatever kind of Christmas decorations you want in the jar.
All you need for this are white mugs and any color Sharpies you want. Draw what you want on the mug, bake it at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, let it cool completely, and you have a personalized gift for anyone.
Christmas in a jar
All you need is brownie mix, strawberries, and vanilla icing. Start off by baking a brownie batter of your choice. To get the brownies round, bake them in a mini-cupcake pan. Cut the stem off the strawberries so they have a flat bottom. After the brownies have cooled, place the strawberry in the middle of the brownie and pipe vanilla icing around the edge of the strawberry to make it look like a Santa hat. To finish, pipe a little bit of icing on the top of the strawberry and voila!
Here’s another idea using mason jars. Separate any ingredients you need to make cookies, hot cocoa, brownies or any other treat. Next, layer the ingredients in the jar and decorate the top of the jar with festive fabric or string. Finally, include the recipe on a gift tag and attach it to the jar. This is such an easy gift that almost everyone will love.
Let’s take it step-by-step
Frosted ornaments
Holiday nails
With three easy steps, you can make any ornament elegant. 1. Get a round ornament 2. Coat with glue stick 3. Dip in Epsom salts
Christmas ornament garland
Get in touch with your creative side with these holiday light nails.
Easy to make decoration that will add color and holiday spirit to any room
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
1. Run the ribbon through each ornament loop (where the hooks would normally go) 2. Tie the first and last ornament to the ribbon to keep them from coming off
Paint nails white Add top coat Cut black string and place across each nail Put another top coat on top Add red and green spots to make lights
Peppermint stick cocoa
Mint chocolate chip cookies
A perfect homemade gift that’s sure to brighten anyone’s day!
With just a few simple added ingredients, your friends will think you made them from scratch!
1. Layer powdered milk, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, chocolate chips and peppermint candy 2. Add tag that reads “Mix contents in large bowl. For each serving, place 1/3 cup cocoa mix in mug and stir in 1 cup boiling water. Store remaining mix in airtight container. Note: This mix will fill a one-quart jar (12 servings). 3. Add red and green spots to make lights
1. Pack of Betty Crocker Sugar Cookies and follow 2. Add ¼ to ½ teaspoon mint extract, 6 to 8 drops green food color, 1 cup crème de menthe baking chips and 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks to dough3. 3. Bake as usual! Original recipe on bettycrocker.com
ALEXA MILANO | STAFF WRITER | ARM364@CABRINI.EDU MADISON MILANO | STAFF WRITER | MRM356@CABRINI.EDU
Arts & Entertainment
THURSDAY DECEMBER 6, 2012
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EDITORS’VOICES
Your editors’ opinions on the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show of 2012 and its models.
“The women are treated more like props than human beings. But if you have the body, why not?”
“Victoria’s Secret models make many girls feel fat and or not attractive. Their brand only caters to a select few women who are smaller than the average woman.”
“They’re portrayed as one type of ‘dream girl.’ Girls of various body types deserve a shot to open up the competition.”
“I loved the show! The only downfall was it made my self esteem drop dramatically. I am a confident person, I just feel it has a low impact on young girls who are pressured to look like VS Angels.”
“Victoria’s Secret models are beautiful, of course, but very fantasy-like. I understand the angels are supposed to emulate perfection but I think imperfections are much more interesting.”
BEATRICE MCQUISTON, ENGAGEMENT EDITOR
JENAY SMITH, FEATURES EDITOR
ROBERT RICHES, NEWS EDITOR
MARYKATE MCCANN, MULTIMEDIA EDITOR
LAURA GALLAGHER, MANAGING EDITOR
VICTORIA’S SECRET 2012 fashion show recap BY MARYKATE MCCAN Multimedia Editor
The most beautiful women took the runway! 40 of the world’s top models walked the runway looking radiant in barely-there lingerie. The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show aired across the country to millions of viewers on Tues, Dec. 4. These women had the audience drooling as they strutted their feathered, sequined and bedazzled outfits made by a team of professional stylists. The most talked about signature piece was the $2.5 million Fantasy Bra worn by Alessandra Ambrosio. Ambrosio modeled this London Jewelers creation with amethysts, rubies, sapphires, diamonds and a 20-carat white diamond in the center. The Victoria’s Secret Angels modeled the most outrageous lingerie designs that people would have never thought of. These unique garments were worn by the sexiest models alive, including Miranda Kerr and Adriana Lima and some new models who made their debut like Cara Delevigne and Jourdan Dunn. During the hour-long event, there were performances by several of today’s top artists. Rihanna performed her hit “Diamonds” while Justin Bieber and Bruno Mars exploited their current hit singles. This annual event rakes in an average of 11.2 million CBS viewers every year. MM8535@CABRINI.EDU
Re-live the Show on the CW Wednesday, Dec. 12, 9 p.m.
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THURSDAY DECEMBER 6, 2012
KEEPING THE FOCUS: Five ways to make your break count BY AMANDA CUNDARI Staff Writer
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Volunteer around your community. If you live in or near New Jersey or New York, you should look for projects that are helping people who lost their homes or suffered much destruction due to Hurricane Sandy. Now more than ever with the holiday seasons coming up organizations are looking for volunteers to help rebuild. For example, Eyebeam, the leading American organization supporting artists in Chelsea, was hit hard and looking for volunteers to help build. Triple Canopy, +Pool, NYC Service and the Red Cross are looking for volunteers as well. Many theaters around New York are also hosting showings and giving the proceeds to those in need. So check you local websites and see what you can do to help rebuild the East Coast.
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Get in shape for summer. Even though summer seems forever away, don’t let you winter coat get too far off. Preparing for summer around six months before allows for you to shed the unwanted pounds instead of cramming in the workouts in May. With all the extra time on your hands, plan to exercise five days a week even if it is for just 30 minutes. Start your day with a run, a workout video or some quality time at the gym and you will feel more energized and stimulated throughout your entire day. Get a head start and come back to school feeling and looking great.
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Celebrate. After feeling good about working out and volunteering take some time to celebrate. Not for just the New Year or Christmas but rejoice at your local bar with some close friends that you may not have seen in a while. Getting out of your house and socializing is not always possible during the school year because of busy schedules. Don’t forget to enjoy the simpler things in life and grab a bite to eat or a drink at a local restaurant or bar. Just don’t get to carried away.
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Find seasonal work. Most department stores or mailing companies such as FedEx and UPS are always looking for help with the holiday rush. Make some extra cash so you don’t have to ask your parents for money when you go out and “celebrate” over the break. The extra cash will also come in handy for holiday shopping. It will also keep you moving and an extra buck never hurt anyone.
- Nancy, Melissa and Betsy
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Setting Goals- Setting goals for the Spring semester is a great way to come back to school feeling prepared and driven to get to the next break in the Summer. Look over your spring schedule and even the syllabuses if they are already posted. This way when you come back you are not overwhelmed with the workload. Setting goals is a sensible way to organize your aspirations for the rest of the year. Look into internships for the summer and you are ready to stay motivated and productive for the whole year. AKC49@CABRINI.EDU
Thursday Dec. 6
Events
off campus escapes
SHREK THE MUSICAL Based on the Dreamworks’ animated film, follows the adventures on Shrek and company. This musical proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears. THE DUPONT THEATRE - WILMINGTON, DE 7:30 P.M. $35-$85
Sunday Dec. 9 ZOO NOEL The zoo transforms into a winter wonderland including life size Santa Claus’s, and hot chocolate. PHILADELPHIA ZOO - PHILADELPHIA, PA 10 A.M.-4 P.M. $14
Monday Dec. 10 CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
Friday
Saturday
Dec. 7
Dec. 8
THE NUTCRACKER
MY YEAR IN MEALS
A classic holiday tale of a girl and her doll is brought to life through music, dance and magic.
Food Network’ personality Rachael Ray and co-author John Cusimano discuss and sign their new cookbook.
STOCKTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - ABSECON, NJ 7 P.M. $20-$35; $15-$30 SENIORS; $10 CHILDREN
FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA - PHILADELPHIA, PA
Tuesday
Wednesday
Dec. 11
Dec. 12
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
HARLEM FINE ARTS SHOW
Experience an outdoor holiday market featuring 60 wooden booths, food drinks and a festive atmosphere.
This event will have sounds, scents, cider, carolers and more!
A fundraising event that will display modern and contemporary art that reflects the breadth of the African Diasporic experience.
LOVE PARK - PHILADELPHIA 10 A.M. FREE
MERCER MUSEUM - DOLYSETOWN, PA 7 P.M - 9 P.M. FREE
AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM - PHILADELPHIA, PA 6 P.M. - 9 P.M. $50
LAURA GALLAGHER | MANAGING EDITOR, | LCG39@CABRINI.EDU
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THURSDAY DECEMBER 6, 2012
BY ANTHONY HYPOLITE Staff Writer
The Cabrini College basketball team made it to the championship game last year with an outstanding record of 31-2 with the help of the team. One of the key parts to a championship team is the inside game, in particular dominating the paint and controlling the rebound game. Senior history major Goran Dulac find himself right in the middle of that aspect. “To be on the team is very rewarding,” Dulac said. “I’ve played on a winning team all four years that has made progress. That’s all I can ask for.” Dulac, a senior from Levittown, Pa., is the starting center for the Cavs. There were a lot of highlights that occurred during last year’s basketball season that made the season such a good season. “My favorite moment is when we made it to the national championship game,” Dulac said. Dulac is entering his fourth season as a large part of the Cavs success. Since Dulac was a freshmen - Dulac started in 26 games in his freshman season - he felt comfortable with his team and continued
to understand how his team and him functioned. That contributed to the success of the team over the years. “I just had to play better and more confident each year,” Dulac said. By these morals, Dulac matured throughout his years at Cabrini to grow and become the player he is today. “The coaches just told me to become more dominant on the block next year.” Dulac said. So this season, Dulac plans to become more aggressive and control the block offensively and defensively. Since its Goran’s last year playing basketball at Cabrini, he plans to definitely finish his basketball career strong willed and positive. The last season had a lot of good highlights on Dulac’s behalf and this season he’s hoping for an even better year. “The season is going well so far but we are not where we want to be yet,” Dulac said. “I think we brought some very talented players that will have great careers here” As an upperclassman, Dulac is trying to be the mentor to the youth on the team. With so many new faces on the team this season, Dulac thinks the chemistry of the team is coming together and will go a long was in the long run.
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Goran Dulac (No. 32) is averaging 8.5 points and 8.3 rebounds per game in six games this season. “Chemistry is actually pretty good,” Dulac said. “We have a lot of new guys and we have gelled pretty well but we still ways to go. “I think our strong points are our versatility skill and size and our weakness is that we are pretty young at some spots, but with work we will get rid of that.”
No. 32 Goran Dulac YEAR: SENIOR POSITION: CENTER MAJOR: HISTORY CAREER STATS GAMES: 94 POINTS: 584 REBOUNDS: 527 ASSISTS: 72
SNB45@CABRINI.EDU
Stats and Standings Men’s Basketball
Women’s Basketball
CSAC STANDINGS
CSAC STANDINGS
Cabrini College 4-2 (1-0 CSAC) Keystone College 3-3 (1-0 CSAC) Gwynedd-Mercy College 2-3 (1-0 CSAC) Neumann University 2-3 (1-0 CSAC) Immaculata University 2-4 (1-0 CSAC) Centenary College 4-3 (2-1 CSAC) Rosemont College 4-1 (0-1 CSAC) Baptist Bible College 2-4 (0-1 CSAC) Cairn University 1-4 (0-2 CSAC) Marywood University 1-5 (0-2 CSAC)
TEAM LEADERS
Immaculata University 3-3 (2-0 CSAC) Neumann University 2-3 (2-0 CSAC) Keystone College 4-1 (1-0 CSAC) Cabrini College 3-2 (1-0 CSAC) Gwynedd-Mercy College 3-2 (1-0 CSAC) Rosemont College 3-4 (1-0 CSAC) Baptist Bible College 1-5 (0-1 CSAC) Marywood University 3-3 (0-0 CSAC) Cedar Crest College 1-7 (0-1 CSAC) Centenary College 1-7 (0-2 CSAC) Cairn University 0-5 (0-2 CSAC) Notre Dame of Maryland 0-7 (0-3 CSAC)
POINTS
TEAM LEADERS
Arron Goodman - 105 Fran Rafferty - 83 A.J. Williams - 78
REBOUNDS
Arron Goodman - 62 Goran Dulac - 50
ASSISTS
Jeremy Knowles - 20 A.J. Williams - 18
POINTS PER GAME
Arron Goodman - 17.5 Fran Rafferty - 13.8 A.J. Williams - 13.0
REBOUNDS PER GAME Arron Goodman - 10.3 Goran Dulac - 8.3 Fran Rafferty - 7.0
ASSISTS PER GAME
Jeremy Knowles - 3.3 A.J. Williams - 3.0 Fran Rafferty - 2.3 AS OF TUESDAY, DEC. 4
POINTS
Brittany Sandone - 66 Colleen Stewart - 42
REBOUNDS
Colleen Stewart - 47 Amber Keys - 40
ASSISTS
Renee Deas - 13 Laura Caron - 12
POINTS PER GAME
Brittany Sandone - 13.2 Colleen Stewart - 8.5 Laura Caron - 7.2
REBOUNDS PER GAME Colleen Stewart - 9.4 Amber Keys - 8.0 Laura Caron - 5.4
ASSISTS PER GAME Renee Deas - 2.6 Laura Caron - 2.4 Annie Rivituso - 1.6
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Cabrini places fourth overall at Swarthmore BY SE’QUIA BAILEY Staff Writer
The Cabrini College men’s swim team rose to fifth place after 10 events with 82 points on day one of the Swarthmore College Invitational. The team followed Lycoming, Ocean County, Swarthmore and Rowan who came out in first place in the first round of the invitation that took place Friday, Nov. 30. The opening and closing events showed strong performances by the men’s swim team. The team for the 200-yard freestyle relay included: Sean Tallon, Nick Platt, Chris Ryan and Rocco Del Monte who was the team’s anchor. The men came in fourth place at 1:39.16. Platt, Evan Strickland, Del Monte and Keith Marr concluded the night with a third-place finish in the 400-yard medley relay in 3:58.03. The Cavaliers returned to Swarthmore on Saturday, Dec. 1, to close the invitational. Their determination led them to gain fourth place in the Swarthmore Invitational earning 276 points. The quartet Scott Hunt, Tim McCann, Chris Ryan and Cody Kunze opened the day fairly strong taking fourth place in 200-yard medley relay with 2:00.59. The Cabrini women’s swim team took fourth place after day one at the Swarthmore Invitational. The women earned fourth places in both the 200yard freestyle and 400-yard medley races. The 200-yard freestyle team consisted of Maryellen Jerran, Kayla Choate, Alexis Drew and Elyse Phillips recording in at 1:58.01 to open. Courtney Good, Jeanine Kohlbecker, Breaghann Smith and Drew ended the 400-yard in 4:46.46. The Cabrini College women’s swim team lost their fourth place lead and ended the invitational in fifth place. Overall this gives the Cabrini college swim team an overall record of 4-5. They are looking to return to the pool on Jan. 12 traveling to Widener University to participate in a dual meet scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. SNB45@CABRINI.EDU
THURSDAY DECEMBER 6, 2012
Hoop Scoop Cavs have been comeback kids in second half BY KEVIN DURSO Sports Editor
After being on the doorstep of a national championship, an incredible comeback by the defending national champion University of WisconsinWhitewater derailed Cabrini’s title quest. With the goal set to return to that stage, the Cavs have not been setting themselves up to finish the job in the second half. They’ve been the comeback kids. In their first CSAC match of the season on Monday, Dec. 3, the Cavs trailed by 11 at the half and as many as 14 in the game. They erased the deficit five minutes into the half and pulled away late to win, 65-58. It isn’t the ideal formula but
the Cavs have always been an excellent second-half team. It just so happens that in this season with much greater expectations than ever before, they have come out starting slow in nearly all of their six games only to rally back. Aside from a 96-59 loss to No. 2 Virginia Wesleyan, the Cavs have only lost to No. 12 University of Scranton and by just one point. Fifth-year head coach Marcus Kahn has always prided his team on playing a full 40 minutes - or more if necessary. So far, two of the Cavs’ six games have gone to overtime. The Cavs are 1-1 in those games. Additionally, the Cavs have also done a good job staying out of foul trouble and keeping starters deep into games. One of the game-changing moments of the
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The Cabrini men’s basketball team has lost two games this season, both to ranked opponents. national championship game was when junior Jon Miller fouled out of the game. With the Cavs lacking in the height game and trying to stay out of further foul trouble, points came easier for UW-W. With nine new faces - many of
them 6’3” or taller - the Cavs have a size and strength advantage. That too is leading their second -half charge that has fueled a 4-2 record so far this season. KAD323@CABRINI.EDU
Lady Cavs letting defense power winning ways BY KEVIN DURSO Sports Editor
You know what they say: defense wins championships. Well, if the old sports adage holds true, then the Lady Cavs are doing everything right in their quest to win their first CSAC title since 2009. The Lady Cavs are allowing an average of 44.6 points per game, tops in the league by three points. But if you needed any indication of just how strong this Lady Cavs defense is, all you needed to do was watch Monday night’s game. The Lady Cavs allowed a total of eight first-half points to Notre Dame of Maryland. Eight. It’s an unfathomable number in basketball. And despite the fact that Notre Dame of Maryland is only averaging 38.4 points per game, the Lady Cavs seemed more than up to the task on Monday night. For a team that has a starting lineup that has become more than familiar with each other on the court, the results show dramatically. Results like Monday’s final score only come every so ofter, no matter what the records of the two teams playing. Don’t let the Lady Cavs’ 3-2 record fool you. They have been very much a part of all five games they have played so far. That 3-2 record is also only the beginning. Now that the team has entered conference play, the games matter so much more. As the schedule progresses - the Lady Cavs have games against Immaculata and Baptist Bible this week - the Lady Cavs could have a 3-0 CSAC record. There’s a good chance of that happening if the defense they pride themselves on is on par with Monday’s game. It sounds like a total cliche to say defense wins championships. But really, there couldn’t be a truer statement in sports. The best offense is a good defense. In basketball, a good defense is limiting possessions, creating turnovers and forcing misses on shots. The Lady Cavs have done all three very well to this point in the season. Last season for the Lady Cavs was not easy. There were many games where they were outplayed and they finished with an average 12-14 record and an exit from the CSAC Tournament in the quarterfinals. This season, with many of the same players returning, the Lady
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The Cabrini women’s basketball team leads the CSAC with 44.6 points allowed per game in five games played this season. Cavs look like they are on a mission. They honestly look like they can’t be stopped. Perhaps that is fueled from last season. Perhaps that is the result of another season with a familiar core. As long as they keep letting the defense power the offense, they are certainly on there way to something special. It’s too early to tell what direction the season is headed. But for a team that started strong last season and faded thanks to a six-game losing streak, the determination seems higher and the expectations seem like nothing less than a CSAC title. So with menacing defense, the Lady Cavs are after something big this season. And no matter who the opponent is, they won’t back down from anybody. So watch out, CSAC. KAD323@CABRINI.EDU
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The harsh reality that is today’s world “When you ask someone how they are doing, do you really mean it? When you answer someone back how you are doing, are you really telling the truth?” BRADY QUINN
The weekend that was in the NFL was marred by a tragic and troubling event. Tragic is the loss of two lives and a now orphaned three-month-old baby girl. What is troubling is that, from all the signs revealed, this whole situation looked planned. On Saturday, Dec. 1, Jovan Belcher, a 25-year-old linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs, fatally shot his 22-year-old girlfriend before driving to the team’s facilities, thanking his coaches and front office members for everything in his career and taking his own life with a gunshot to the head. Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel and GM Scott Pioli were first-person witnesses to the suicide. The next day, less than 24 hours after those gut-wrenching acts, Crennel coached his team on the sidelines to a 27-21 win over the Carolina Panthers. But it is what was said after the game that matters more than anything that happened on the field that day.
“It’s what we do - we play football,” Crennel said after the game. “We coach football. And for a couple of hours, we could brush the misery aside and do something we love to do, and maybe that would help us and help the community.’’ Truth. Football and all sporting events have stood the test of time because they are enjoyment and entertainment especially when people need it most. It is the simplicity of the event that can make the greatest of problems disappear - even if for a few hours. But perhaps it was what 28-year-old Chiefs quarterback Brady Quinn said postgame that resonates loudest of all. “The one thing people can hopefully try to take away, I guess, is the relationships they have with people,” Quinn said after the game. “I know when it happened, I was sitting and, in my head, thinking what I could have done differently. When you ask someone how they are doing, do you really mean it? When you answer someone back how you are doing, are you really
telling the truth?” Think about that for a moment. There are some people we see everyday: teachers, classmates, colleagues at work, family. There are people we talk to everyday without ever making eye contact or actually talking to them. A text message doesn’t have the same impact as a conversation. It is so normal and so regular that it sometimes takes true heartfelt conversation to make people realize it. Of course, another way to realize is the ultimate, in this case a suicide of a friend and teammate. Quinn continued to talk about the changing age of communication. Communicating with people today is not about physically seeing a person or vocally having a conversation. “We live in a society of social networks, with Twitter pages and Facebook, and that’s fine,” Quinn said, “but we have contact with our work associates, our family, our friends, and it seems like half the time we are more preoccupied with our phone and other things going on instead of the actual relationships that we have right in front of us.” Again, it is a very true statement. We live on our cell phones. We feel the need to constantly tell our life story to anyone who will listen. But what Quinn is trying to say is that telling a life story on Facebook or Twitter is like standing in an auditorium full of friends, family and colleagues.
What you say in the public eye is only as good as what the person listening thinks of himself or herself in the public eye. People tend to go off of their reputation more than being heartfelt in public. But when people actually share what is really on their minds and do it personally, the connection is special. When you open your heart and really talk about your life, that is a better story than anything you could share with the public. Life is precious. Every day is precious. And unfortunately, sometimes, it takes events like the one that happened on Saturday to remind us how fragile life is and how quickly it can be taken away. “Hopefully, people can learn from this and try to actually help if someone is battling something deeper on the inside than what they are revealing on a day-to-day basis,” Quinn said So as we, as a campus, prepare to break for Christmas and the holiday season, remember that it is the people around you that make it the best time of the year. And treasure every day you get to spend with those special people and make sure they know what they mean to you. KAD323@CABRINI.EDU
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Lady Cavs rout Notre Dame of Maryland in CSAC opener BOX SCORE Cabrini 84 Notre Dame of Maryland 23 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS POINTS: CAB: MEGHAN MARTIN 11 NDM: MARISSA WHITE 9 REBOUNDS: CAB: COLLEEN STEWART, MAURA O’CONNELL 6 NDM: WHITE 5 TEAM STATS REBOUNDS: CAB: 50 NDM: 24 TURNOVERS: CAB: 15 NDM: 36 FIELD GOALS: CAB: 36-77 (46.8%) NDM: 7-35 (20.0%)
By Kevin Durso Sports Editor The Lady Cavs already pride themselves on defense. But after a game like this, it is more than just a key component. It is a staple to their game. The Cavaliers routed the Notre Dame of Maryland Lady Gators behind 47 percent shooting and limiting the opposition to just seven field goals in an 84-23 victory on Monday, Dec. 3. The Lady Cavs, playing in their first CSAC game of the season, improved to 3-2 on the season. The Lady Cavs controlled play from the beginning. With the starting lineup scoring at will, the defense held the Lady Gators to just eight first-half points while combining to score 52 for a 44-point lead at the break. In the second half, the Lady Cavs returned with several bench players taking the floor. By the end of the game, every player on the roster had scored. Leading the way was freshman Meghan Martin, who finished with 11 points. Junior Brittany Sandone and
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The Lady Cavs are 3-2 after winning their first CSAC game against Notre Dame of Maryland, 84-23, on Monday, Dec. 3. sophomore Amber Keys each scored 10 points. Junior Colleen Stewart tied for a team-high six rebounds and also added six points. As a team, the Lady Cavs combined to force 36 turnovers, including 17 steals, while adding five blocks. Additionally, the Gators finished the game shooting just 20 percent from the floor, including four threepointers. After hosting Immaculata University on Wednesday night, the Lady Cavs return to action on Saturday, Dec. 8,
when they travel to face Baptist Bible College. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m.
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OFF TO A FLYING START Cavalier Calendar
Thursday, Dec. 6 No games
Friday, Dec. 7 No Games
Saturday, Dec. 8 Women’s Basketball at Baptist Bible College 1:00 p.m. Men’s Basketball at Baptist Bible College 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 9 No games
Monday, Dec. 10 Men’s Basketball at Rosemont College 7:00 p.m.
Cavs open CSAC play with comeback win
Tuesday, Dec. 11 No games
Wednesday, Dec. 12 No Games
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Senior A.J. Williams (No. 5) scored 13 points in the Cavaliers 65-58 win over Centenary College on Monday, Dec. 3. BY BETHANY BIGENHO Staff Writer
The Cabrini men’s basketball team won in the first CSAC game of the season, beating Centenary College by a score of 65-58 on Monday, Dec. 3. The team made the trip to Centenary College where they have won 10 of the last 12 games they have played against them. Last season’s win against the Cyclones ended with an incredible 10892 final score. That score of 108 points was the highest since 2006. Senior Jeremy Knowles led the team with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Freshman Aaron Goodman added a double-double, his fifth in six games, 13 points and 10 rebounds. Seniors Goran Dulac and A.J. Williams also added 13 points each. The beginning of the game proved to be a good matchup between both teams. In the first 12 minutes of play, neither the Cavaliers or the Cyclones could keep control of the ball. But five three-pointers by Centenary point guard Max Hughes and 21 first-half point led the Cyclones to a 40-29 lead at the half over the Cavaliers.
BOX SCORE No. 21 Cabrini 65 Centenary College 58 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS POINTS: CAB: JEREMY KNOWLES 14 CEN: MAX HUGHES 23 REBOUNDS: CAB: KNOWLES 11 CEN: WARREN MURPHY, GABE CHEAVERS 5 TEAM STATS REBOUNDS: CAB: 56 CEN: 29 TURNOVERS: CAB: 21 CEN: 16 FIELD GOALS: CAB: 24-66 (36.4 %) CEN: 20-52 (38.5%)
In the first half of the game, Cabrini shot only 35.5 percent from the floor, including 5-for-14 from three-point range. Back from the break, Cabrini sprung back into the game and tied the score at 42 just five minutes into the half. Back and forth between the Cavaliers and Cyclones with Cabrini bringing the lead to seven points. Cabrini bested the Cyclones by shooting 2-for-9 from three-point range and forcing three turnovers in the last four minutes of the game. The Cavaliers didn’t back down to Centenary defensively either. The Cyclones shot just 28.6 percent in the second half, and went 0-for-5 from three-point range.
The Cyclones were only 2-for-11 from the free-throw line in the second half of the game. Cabrini out-rebounded Centenary for the game, 56-29. Cabrini fought hard for what they wanted, a win and success of the first CSAC game this season. The win improves them to 4-2 on the season and gives them a good start to conference play. Cabrini will be back in action on Wednesday, Dec. 5, when they host Immaculata in the first conference game at the Nerney Field House. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. BLB85@CABRINI.EDU