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LEFT: The Rev. Fred Kammer speaks during his Founder’s Day presentation at the Mansion on Feb. 19. UPPER RIGHT: Copies of Kammer’s book “Doing Faithjustice.” LOWER RIGHT: Kammer pictured with Chandreyee Banerjee of CRS. OSCARS PREVIEW, PAGE 10
Jesuit priest discusses his experiences working towards the greater good BY JENAY SMITH Lifestyles Editor
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For Rev. Fred Kammer, S.J., J.D., the issue of race is what sparked his interest in social justice issues. “Growing up in New Orleans in the late 1950s, the race issue was just beginning to open up,” Kammer said. “I remember the Supreme Court decision was in ‘54. I was nine.” Brown v. Board of Education marked a significant change in the history of American education. In 1954, the Supreme Court declared the segregation of schools unconstitutional. “But it really didn’t hit,” Kammer said. “The glamor of that court decision was the court said, ‘You should desegregate schools with all deliberate speed.’ “The problem is, what is all-deliberate speed? For many states there wasn’t much speed at all,” Kammer said. “States held off, resisted, etc.” Kammer was under what he calls “extra special pressure” being a young boy attending a Jesuit school in the wake of desegregation. All eyes were on him being a Jesuit schoolboy who was supposed to be representing his Jesuit school. “The buses were desegregated. I was 13 [when I sat] down next to a person of color for the first time,” Kammer said. “I had grown up in a segregated world, watching other people sit down or not sit down, or a black person sit down next to a white person who got up.” These are the things that Kammer grew up seeing and had to develop his own view on desegregation despite influences from others. “The Immorality of Segregation” is an article written by a Jesuit. One of his teachers had the students read this article in class during his sophomore or junior year of high school. That night, Kammer’s father asked him what he learned in school that day. “He sat me down and lectured me about why segregation was appropriate, that it was the law, that it’s what God wanted and that’s the way we should live,” Kammer said. “‘These people should not be living with us, it should be separate.’” One summer, Kammer and his younger brother traveled to north Alabama to a camp where Kammer was going to be a counselor and his younger brother a camper. There he ran into desegregation resistance at a county level at a rest stop. “I signed in the guestbook and I wrote my name and address and it said occupation and I wrote ‘student,’ which I was, I was a high school student,” Kammer said. “The woman behind the counter said, ‘I wish you hadn’t written that there,’ but it was done. My younger brother and I went out. We were at the swimming pool and a little while later, a county police car came in, these guys with helmets on, and came around and rode around the pool and stared at us,” Kammer said.
A desegregation organization called the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) was described by Kammer as “integrating lunch counters, schools and buses.” This organization was one of the organizations of the American Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. The committee came from student meetings led by Ella Baker at Shaw University in April 1960. They played huge roles in sit-ins and freedom rides. “They thought we were agitators, as it was called,” Kammer said. “We were right in the midst of the social turmoil.” The values that drew Kammer to social justice issues have stayed with him throughout the years. As he got older he studied the issues and obtained a deeper sense of the Church’s social teaching. At the end of his Jesuit schooling, Kammer thought he was going to work in the area of race and poverty. But the Jesuit society suggested he go to law school. He worked in legal services in Atlanta among the poor, then moved to Baton Rouge and did similar work. Kammer says he turns to the Gospel to keep everything going. You plant seeds that are going to be harvested, and even “little victories,” as he calls them, are worth it. Being active in social justice is not as daunting as people may think it is. “If you can find one way to be engaged with people who are poor and needy - disadvantaged - and one issue that you get really interested in even for the rest of your life, that’s a wonderful combination,” Kammer said. You don’t have to do everything in order to do something. “Often on the advocacy side a lot of what you will be able to do you can actually do through institutions to which you naturally belong,” Kammer said. “By that I mean the school you work in, the neighborhood you’re in, the neighborhood you associate in. You can work as an insider to change institutions and structures that you’re in and, often to get that kind of change, we need people both inside and outside pushing on the institution, inside and outside.” Kammer’s social justice work comes from his innate want to effectively help people. Connecting your personal engagement with the social issue of your choice is key to keeping your “issue work alive,” as Kammer puts it. “For caring about one issue, you have to care about the structure,” Kammer said. JMS587@CABRINI.EDU
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‘Development is the new word for peace’
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When we think of peace, it’s easy to imagine a bunch of hippies sitting outside of a VW bus, eating sustainable kale and protesting anything from mountaintop removal to afterschool programming cuts in Nicaragua – while decked out in peace signs, bellbottoms and unwashed, unruly hair. But there’s a reason why we revert to this stereotypically 1960s imagery at the very mention of peace. The idea of peace occupies a sector of our public lives that’s politically personal. Peace activism often leaves its “do-gooder” messengers stigmatized as outspoken and polarizing; they single out the corruption in our society, frequently brought about by our very own hands. No one likes being the bad guy. So why not focus on those at the extreme edges of society? Yet, while what the media shows us are these radical public demonstrations all dolled up with theatrics for added shock value, there are others embarking on more genuine, everyday, less marketing-heavy missions for peace. Once you’re willing to weed through the stereotypical Miss America contestants, who shine their pearly whites and mutter thoughtless devotions to world peace, you’ll see that there are actual advocates doing the heavy lifting, in the trenches, often out of sight. We’re lucky that, here at Cabrini, there’s a honed focus on celebrating these individuals. When Rev. Fred Kammer, S.J., J.D., spoke on campus Tuesday night, he went back to this idea of peace – but opened it up in a larger context, referencing Pope John Paul II’s vision for the “new” peace: development.
As part of this spring’s lecture series on peacebuilding, Rev. Kammer exemplifies exactly what must be done: peace must be built - and to build it, we must develop the parts of the world severely lacking it. Once the poor of these areas are paid crucial attention and their lives improved, peace will follow. Even here in the U.S., as Kammer has seen in his home city of New Orleans post-Katrina, we often ignore the poor – so it’s no surprise that, as a result of this, the abstract idea of peace, especially between Americans rich and poor, is hard to come by. This idea of peace is not new – it’s commonly held that, for peace to actually happen, we must focus on the poor and oppressed. But both Rev. Kammer’s approach, as well as the different approaches to peace that will be presented from Muslim, Jewish, Quaker, and other perspectives this spring, will show a different story from the one of paisley prints and public demonstrations that we’ve believed peace to be. Peace must be built, cultivated, developed. Peace mustn’t be desired so much as strived for. And unless we, as Cabrini students heading into the working world in just a couple of years, strive for peace – unless we identify exactly what it is, what it should be – then what good are these lectures? It’s on us to take more from our education than a degree and the advantage of future alumni events. The question is, are we willing to do the necessary work, to accomplish more than Miss America agreeability? What’s more important: polite PR, or a chance at change?
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Where are YOU living next year? Housing selection for next year is right around the corner. The campus boasts a variety of places to live, in houses as well as residence halls. BY ROBERT RICHES News Editor
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Maguire House (known as House 1) is a house on the East Campus area located in the shadows of East Res. Sophomore honors students have first priority at living there, however, anyone can live there, especially considering that it’s a co-ed house. Room sizes at Maguire are slightly bigger than at other houses, and approximately 22 students live in the house.
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One of the perks of becoming a sophomore at Cabrini is that you have the option of living in the houses, which are lined up along Residential Boulevard. “It’s always nice and clean,” Nick Cipollone, RA of Infante House, said. “It’s never too hot or too cold.” House 3, sometimes referred to as the Infante House, is home to 20 male Cabrini students. The house provides a large living room, which also serves as a lounge for the residents. According to Cipollone, the lounge is a big hangout during the week and even on the weekends.
East Residence Hall is the odd man out when it comes to housing, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less desired. “East Res” as it’s commonly called is open to sophomores, but there is always room saved for the incoming freshmen, making it the only dorm building on campus open to both. “I lived here last year...the “U’s” sort of become your family,” sophomore East resident Jillian Megna said. The hallways, shaped like U’s, situate about 10 rooms. Requests to live in East are usually relatively high; too high for all the people making them to get in. If you decide to live in East, make sure to scope out the room dimensions and numbers you might want before choosing housing. No matter where you live, some rooms will always be better than others.
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McManus House (House 4) is one of the residential options for female upperclassmen. “I like the set-up better than the other houses,” resident assistant Lilly Hatheway said, “and all of the residents are awesome.” The kitchen and TV Lounge are several enjoyable features. Other houses this year may have had minor problems, but “we haven’t really had any major problems this year,” Hatheway said. “I would also say to live with your friends because it is such a community, it would make it more enjoyable,” Hatheway said.
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Casey House (known as House 5) is another house exclusively occupied by female upperclassmen and is part of the West Campus area. Much like the other houses, House 5 features air conditioning, laundry facilities and a full kitchen. It also features a ping-pong table in the basement. Approximately 27 people live in the house, making it a more tight-nit community.
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Lanshe House (known as House 6) is also part of the West Campus area,. House 6 offers air conditioning, laundry and a full kitchen, much similar to the other oncampus houses. The basement also serves as a lounge. Approximately 26 students call Lanshe House home, providing a close-knit feel to the house.
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With housing options just around the corner, juniors and seniors have the choice of living in Cabrini Apartment Complex, also known as CAC. CAC is only open to juniors and seniors and comes equipped with many amenities that normal apartments have including a full kitchen, a full living room, and multiple bathrooms. “I think my favorite part is having a kitchen,” junior CAC resident India Haire said. “So you’re not bound to a microwave or the meals on campus, it’s nice to be able to cook yourself something nice every once in a while.” Living in the apartments, residents have the choice of a fourperson, five-person or six-person room. The four-person apartments consist of two double bedrooms, the five-person apartments consist of two doubles and a single, and the six-person apartments consist of three double bedrooms. “My advice for people next year is to get with at least one person you know and like. It makes everything so much easier,” Haire said. ARM364@CABRINI.EDU
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Sign up in teams of two to compete in Cabrini’s own version of the Hunger Games.
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Pro-gun lawmakers open to magazine size limits
In Washington, many things that emerged are haunting Senator Christopher S. Murphy, Democrat of Connecticut, from the investigation of the December mass shooting at Newtown elementary school. The one question that is bugging him the most is, why Adam Lanza put down his rifle after killing 20 children and picking up the pistol he used to end his own life. “I believe, and many of the parents there believe, that if Lanza had to switch cartridges nine times versus two times there would likely still be a little boys and girls alive in Newtown today,” Murphy said. Most of this is focus on gun magazines, Colorado’s House of Representatives on Monday narrowly passed a measure that would limit magazines to 15 rounds.
Chinese army unit seen as tied to hacking against U.S.
In a run-down neighborhood dominated on the outskirts of Shanghai there is a 12 story white office tower that sits a People’s Liberation Army base for China’s growing corps of cyber warriors. There was a detailed 60 page study that will be released Tuesday by Mandiant, which is an American computer security firm. For the first time they tracked individual members of the most sophisticated of the Chinese hacking group. The names of them are “Comment Crew” or “Shanghai Group.”
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DNA testing becomes more common for rare disorders Debra Sukin and her husband’s first child, Jacob, who had a serious genetic disorder, did not babble when he was a year old and had severe development delays. When they had their second child, Eli, they notice that she was not crawling or walking or babbling at ages when other babies were able to. When Eli turned 8 years old, the Sukins, of The Woodlands, Tex., had been doing new testing. This kind of testing was so difficult and expensive. Read the original story in the New York Times | Feb. 18, 2013
Obama could revisit arming Syrian rebels as Assad holds firm During last fall President Obama rebuffed four of his top national security officials who wanted to arm the rebels in Syria. He decided to put an end to months of debate over how Washington should respond to how there was nearly 70,000 dead. But this has left the White House with no strategy since there was a popular uprising against President Bashar al-Assad about two years ago. Mr. Obama’s decision was to no provide arms when the proposal was broached before the November election. The fear was that weapons would end up in unreliable hands, where they could be used against civilians or Israeli and American interests.
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Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006. Buss owned the Lakers since 1979 and saw the team win 10 NBA championships. Buss died on Monday after an 18-month battle with cancer.
Jerry Buss, Lakers owner and innovator, dies at 80 On Monday Jerry Buss, who was 80 years old, passed about in Los Angeles. If you did not know he was the one who bought the Los Angeles Lakers in 1979 and turned them into the NBA’s glamour team. They were the winners of the 10 league championship and the cornerstone of his Southern California sports empire. During the last 18 months, Mr. Buss has been hospitalized with cancer. His death was announced by the Lakers organization. Read the original story in The New York Times | Feb. 18, 2013
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Cavaliers in Transition allows students to build skills, connections Four-week program gives students opportunity to build leadership skills while networking with College alumni BY SE’QUIA BAILEY Asst. Perspectives Editor
Being a student at Cabrini College has proved to have its many perks. Networking opportunities can lead to great internships, which can eventually turn into a potential career path for an individual. Relax and Lead is a program designed by the Cavaliers-in-Transition program to offer opportunities for Cabrini alumni to connect with current students here at Cabrini. Relax and Lead is the second part of a soon-to-be-traditional series here at the college. Fall of 2012 was the first part of the series titled: Relax and Succeed. The series is hosted as a collaboration of Co-op and Career Services as well as the Alumni program. The series has attracted 10 to 15 people on Tuesday nights for four weeks in Grace Hall. The presenter for the past two series was alumna Jacqueline Kueny O’ Doherty, class of ‘89. What she focused on with the program is something known as the inside-out model of leadership works.
“The program focuses on self and control reactions to things surrounding us.� MELISSA MORAVEC
O’Douherty focuses on a few key points in the Relax and Lead series. Her first point was why aunthentic goals were important to and for your organization. Also, she compares and contrast goal setting to direction setting- defining them and knowing which is important. Through this O’Doherty explains how selective vocabulary is key and important to translating things to others. Another key point is keeping your team on track. FACEBOOK.COM “Highly effective leaders communicate with others from the inside-out,� O’Doherty said. Melissa Moravec, assistant director of Co-op and Career Services, commented on the program and said how it is very helpful and believes that this program is “worthwhile.� “The program focuses on self and control reactions to things surrounding us,� Moravec said. Alumni Relations coordinator and former Cabrini College student Lori Iannella said that the program is a great source for professional development. “It is a definite resource to help with your career where ever you are,� Iannella said. The collaborative program will continue the series for Cabrini alumni and students. The program offers free food, snacks and great lessons to take with you. SNB45@CABRINI.EDU
Kammer outlines how to attain social justice BY GREGORY SMITH Asst. News Editor
trade agreements and movements that stand up to transnational corporate power so that workers receive fair pay “The primary subject to be safeguarded is man‌â€? The quote resonated through the mansion as Reverend and benefits. He also stated Fred Kammer discussed social justice and the seven top- how Pope Benedict called for a reform of the United ics that must be addressed in order to achieve it. As the former president and CEO of Catholic Charities Nations to make them a USA, Kammer is very familiar with being an advocate for stronger influence in world affairs, specifically with busithe mistreated and neglected. His seven topics varied, but the common denominator ness interactions. Part of this was the inherent rights of individuals as human beings, reform would also include the protection of vulnerwith three in particular. able people in countries with Solidarity with Creation Kammer said that solidarity with creation includes unstable or negligent governgrass roots programs, increased attention to the environ- ments. Pope Benedict called ment, as well as the covenant between people and the for a, “one true world politienvironment. Kammer was also adamant about respon- cal authority,â€? Kammer said. SUBMITTED BY DAN LUNER sible stewardship and the responsibility that developed “But many cried out against The Rev. Fred Kammer making his Founder’s Day speech at the Mansion on countries have to help aid developing countries as a a one world government.â€? In Tuesday Feb. 19. means of responsible stewardship towards our fellow his second point, Kammer human beings. Kammer also discussed how solidarity also discusses the rights of migrants. He goes on to were to take 5 families of varying incomes, the poorest is corrupted and resources are squandered by wars. He explain that the average migrant is seen as solely a worker, family would take home seven dollars of 100 dollars and states, “there is a connection over time between war and and that is the wrong way of viewing them. They should the richest family would take home 43 dollars of every 100 violence on one hand, and economic injustice on the not be seen as commodities there for someone’s conve- dollars in 1979. In 2010, the richest family took home 50 other.â€? These wars squander resources that can be used nience, but as individuals with human rights that cannot dollars of every 100 dollars, and the poorest family took to help poor countries develop, bridging the gap between be stripped. home only three dollars of every 100 dollars. This was a Economy, Wealth and Power rich and poor. clear example of how capitalism affects people of lesser The effect of money on global economies and how means and migrants seen as commodities. Globalization In his second point, Kammer discusses the impact of countries go about doing business was also a point Kammer summed up his speech bluntly by saying how globalization on humans and how that affects them. He raised by Kammer. He says that “with some corporations we must find ways to empower people so that they can states that there is a need for a juridical framework of now wielding more economic power than entire nation take part in the life they deserve on this earth and that we states, we can question as stewards must help them as best we can. the effects of unbridles “The primary subject to be safeguarded is man‌â€? capitalism on democOut of seven points, three were critical and stuck out the most. racy itself.â€? He went on GS379@CABRINI.EDU to say that, to a certain r 4PMJEBSJUZ XJUI DSFBUJPO JODMVEFT SFTQPOTJCMF TUFXBSETIJQ UPXBSET UIF FOWJextent, there should be a ronment and our felloe man. Human beings should take stewardship over the constraint on free marenvironment, as well as stewardship over each other. ket capitalism, and a new outlook on the idea of r (MPCBMJ[BUJPO 0OF NBKPS XPSME QPXFS TIPVME PWFSTFF USBEF BHSFFNFOUT BOE winner-take-all economprotection of vulnerable people in poorer nations. ics. He also went on to say that the changes in r &DPOPNZ 8FBMUI BOE 1PXFS $IBOHF VQ UIF TUSVDUVSF PG DBQJUBMJTN BOE ĂŞY income distribution have how income is distributed, so that poorer families receive more out of 100 dollars THE REV. FRED KAMMER been drastic. One examwhile richer families receive less. ple he gave was if you
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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2013
Teen relationship abuse: Who’s to blame? When I first think of teen relationship abuse, the first thing that comes to my mind is where are these kids’ parents and how do they not know what’s going on? As a teenager, and the older of two daughters, my parents were always stricter with me. My dad was especially strict and protective of me when it came to dating and boys. Throughout my early teenage years, I never had a “boyfriend.” Of course, I hung out with guys in groups, but I never went on a real date or had a real relationship until my late teenage years, and I was OK with that. Though I was a teenager not that long ago, the times have definitely changed drastically. It is extremely hard to be a girl growing up in today’s world. I could not even imagine being in middle school or high school BY KATE KOHLER today. The kids these days are brutal and technology and the media Photo Editor only make it worse. Many girls deal with self-esteem issues and have negative views of their bodies and overall physical appearance. A majority of these girls turn to the wrong thing for attention and to feel good about themselves such as partying, drinking, drug use and finding guys that aren’t good but will give them the attention they want. Some of the guys these girls get involved with often do drugs, drink, are older than them, want the wrong things and are overall bad guys. Many would say, “Well, if a guy treats you bad why don’t you just leave?” That’s the problem. Abusive relationships are pretty much like an emotional roller coaster and have good and bad times. These couples will fight, then make up. It’s a never-ending
cycle. They have huge fights. Then the abuser will apologize, say I love you and then the cycle starts all over again. Girls are not the only ones to blame or point fingers at in an abusive relationship. What about the guys? They are as easily influenced by media and pop culture as the girls. Listen closely to some of the songs on the radio and what do you hear? Most of the cool and popular songs today send awful messages to young kids. I’m shocked half the time at what I hear when I turn on the radio. These artists, mostly rappers, talk about drinking, drug use, partying, cars, clothes, having money and “swag.” Along with all of that, they frequently talk about disrespecting women and sex and with more than one women usually. I will not lie and say I don’t listen to these songs because I do, but what kind of message are these songs sending to boys in their early teens? To be honest, I am not shocked that there is teen relationship abuse. That being said, I was not shocked when I read that two out of 10 girls are victims of teen relationship abuse. Abuse includes any type of physical contact such as hitting, grabbing, pulling and any form of physical violence. Abuse it not limited to physical. It can also be verbal. However, I do not want to point fingers at the guys. I was surprised to read that one in 10 males are exposed to abuse and it is the same form of abuse girls experience. As I sit back and think about the ratios of teen abuse, I have to question what has caused the high numbers? Is it pop culture, technology or society? Teen relationship abuse is something that needs to be stopped, but how can we stop it? Can society be blamed for the rise in teen abuse?
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Does your boyfriend or girlfriend: 1.) Have a history of bad relationships or past violence? 2.) Always blame his or her problems on other people? 3.) Blame you for “making” him or her treat you badly? 4.) Try to use drugs or alcohol to get you alone when you don’t want to be? 5.) Try to control you by being bossy, not taking your opinion seriously, or making all of the decisions about who you see or what you wear? 6.) Talk about people in sexual ways or talk about sex like it’s a game or contest? 7.) Pressure you to have or force you to have unprotected sex? 8.) Constantly text you or call you to find out where you are and who you’re with? You might think that’s about caring, but it’s really about controlling your relationship. If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might be in an abusive relationship. Talk to your parents or another adult family member, a school counselor or teacher, or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) or the National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline at 1-866-331-9474. Remember, you’re not alone. Talking really does help. Without help, the violence will only get worse.
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CyberBullying “Cyberbullying” is when a child, preteen or teen is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another child, preteen or teen using the Internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones.
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Mary: “ABORTION? INSANE ASYLUM? CHLAMYDIA? MULTIPLE SEX PARTNERS? CARLOS? RYAN? THAT SPANISH DUDE?”
what is causing it; this could lead to finding out a way to end the torment. Ignoring and blocking the bully is a great way to get rid of them. Bullies thrive on reaction and they are seeking your attention. By receiving your attention they are only becoming stronger. Susan at first responded to these horrible messages and only fed the ego of the harasser which drove her to
“no thanks, i’m not bitter.” “its ok we all know ur crazy, so i don’t blame you for your actions. all is forgiven hunny.” Imagine receiving a message like this randomly during your daily routine. This was only the beginning of the messages received by Susan. Cyberbullying takes place when electronic devices come into play such as phones, tablets and computers. These bullying techniques include inappropriate texts or emails, rumors sent by email or posted on any social media sites, embarrassing pictures, videos, or fake profiles. The messages continued to be sent to Susan and they became more and more heart piercing just like Mary. “I’d rather be fat & have tits than look like a cancer patient. Oh & it’s kinda hard to be orange when you don’t spray tan. Oh & remember all those times you told me I was so beautiful, like at the roxxy? I do...So you can go ahead & say I’m ugly now out of spite but I know how you really feel, baby killer. Oh & threaten me again watch what happens. But I expected that anyways....You know people at bloom? Do it yourself. I’m waiting…” There are ways to prevent cyberbullying like learning to recognize cyberbullying, figuring out when it began and
When cyberbullying happens, it is important to document and report the behavior so it can be addressed. If the bullying continues you can bring the messages to the authorities and they can take further action. Bullying is a crime and is finally beginning to be treated like one. It was not until the police became involved did the harassment stop. The sender found out that Susan was planning on suing them for harassment and emotional distress. Bullying in any form is wrong and should no be taken lightly. It can lead to depression and can cause some to do the unthinkable. Seeing the effects of bullying firsthand, I know the dramatic effects it can have. I have lost friends to the results of bullying and I have seen too many families forever devastated because of it. Susan has not received any messages from the sender or any other senders recently. She is a lot happier now to have those dark and painful days of harassment behind her. RAD87@CABRINI.EDU
send more awful messages. Mary: “are u getting married cuz ur prego again? Don’t kill this one.” Susan finally started to not respond and eventually blocked the sender of these crude messages. But the sender made another Facebook to continue messaging Susan. The sender also found a new number to text from to continue the around-the-clock harassment.
Depression & Bullying When the first thought of bullying comes to your mind, you probably think of some big kid coming up to a younger kid and asking for their lunch money as they quiver in the corner and cough up the cash. In all reality, bullying can happen to anyone of any age. Bullying and depression are huge problems in today’s world. I feel that there is a strong connection between BY BETHANY BIGENHO the two of them. When a child is bullied, their Asst. Sports Editor self-esteem and confidence is taken over and lowered. In this world, bullying is on such a broad spectrum. What someone might consider to be bullying, may not actually be considered bullying. In my opinion, for someone to be considered to be “bullied,” I think that it consists of constant malicious hatred. Bullying comes in many forms: physical, verbal, mental and emotional. A lot of bullying also takes place online. Online bullying is hard to deal with and hard to uncover. This is because there are so many conversations and private interactions that no one knows about. People that are bullied and even the people that are the bullies, are more likely to suffer from some sort of depression. It is common that people that are not being bullied are not as depressed. The person that is the bully may have gone through or is going through depression, which leads to bullying. This could make them feel better short-term. The reason for bullying someone could be from past reasons or lasting impressions that have been bestowed upon someone. Bullying starts at the home. I don’t feel as if a person that decides to bully someone has this urge that comes out of nowhere. When it comes to bullying in schools, parents need to be aware of all situations and talk to their kids about it. Whether just by discussing bullying,
why it happens and what to do when it happens, or if their child is the one being bullied or the one doing the bullying. It starts in the home and when parents don’t do their jobs, it really is portrayed in their children. Although there are some anti-bullying programs that are being put into schools, I think that a majority of bullying does not happen in school or when there are teachers or facilitators around. When people bully other people,sometimes I don’t think that they really understand what they are doing. They don’t understand that the effects could be longterm and really influence the victim. Awareness needs to be more prominent in everyday life. Something needs to be done in order to raise more awareness on this topic. Depression and bullying are very serious and should not be taken lightly. If you see someone being bullied, why not stand up for them? BLB85@CABRINI.EDU
Tips to STOP bullying -Understand what bullying is -Learn how to respond to bullying when you see it happening -Speak up if you know bullying is going on -If you feel like you are at risk of harming yourself or others, seek help immediately -Remember that bullying can happen anywhere and it comes in all forms
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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2013
Lifes
Cabrini preps for tax tim
Tax season is among us and college students are a part of the younger crowd who probably do know how to do taxes. Some have parents who do their taxes and others do their own. There ma some who don’t even think about taxes until it’s too late. In general, college students should be educated about taxes and how the whole system works. Cabrini’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistan where students file taxes for free.
“My uncle files my taxes because I am a dependent.”
“My mom handles taxes; I’m dependent.”
“I file my own taxes. I go to H+R Block.”
Carol Ann Porter, senior liberal studies major
Justin Rawlings, freshman marketing major
Stephanie Parente, sophomore biology major
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Tax season has made its big debut. While this may be old news for students that have been through tax season before, for others it comes as a whole new beginning into the world of adulthood. “We work with the VITA Program,” Ernest Ahweza, finance and accounting major, said. “Or more formally known as the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.” For many, this program provides an excellent benefit. “I am able to provide a service to my friends and family for free,” Ray Britton, business administration major, said. “Especially when in most cases these services are overcharged by big name firms.” The standard procedure begins with a one-onone interview between the taxpayer and a student from the income tax class. The student then gathers the taxpayer’s information and makes copies of the tax form. “We do this as fast and efficiently as we can, so that we don’t keep the taxpayer waiting long,” Britton said. Student should bring their I.D.s, their W-2s, 1099-Rs, 1099-INTs, a copy of last year’s tax return and if possible their routing and accounting num-
bers for direct depositing. “For most college students, they will only have one or two W-2s,” Britton said. “Depending on how many jobs they have.” It shouldn’t take any longer than a half hour. Once all of the information is gathered it is placed in the tax software system. Ann Servey, a certified public accountant and accounting professor, teaches the accounting 341 classes. The course is simply called Income Taxes and it provides not just students, but faculty and parents as well with the opportunity of this free tax service. “I love it,” Ahweza said. “I’ve learned a lot, and it will definitely help me in the real world.” The class provides the students with real hands-on and valuable field experience. “It allows us to further our understanding of the tax laws,” Britton said. “It offers the service for free, to help anyone who wants to take advantage of the program.” “You don’t have to spend a penny,” Ahweza said. It’s a good first-time stepping-stone for those just entering into the tax world.
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“I’m dependent; my mom files them.”
“My mother works for the IRS. She’s a professional, I trust her to file mine.”
“My dad takes care of them.”
Angelica Little, freshman biology major
Chelbi Mims, senior communication major
Ashleigh Ward, senior graphic design major
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Lifestyles
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2013
The Oscars: Best Motion Picture Preview I am the Frisky Feather
What’s Done in the DARK... We all know clubs, some better than others. (As some of us enjoy a nice quiet night at home instead.) But for us Fluffy Feather Heads who bask in the club scene... nightlife is our prime time! The lights - or lack of - the fast pace, the loud music, the bass, the screaming at your friend right next to you, the liquor, the dancing, the challenge... you, love, it, ALL... The challenge? There is an abundance of people in the club to dance with. Dance up to, behind, “bump” into - the partner isn’t the challenge. The challenge is finding someone who fits your criteria, your standards - which you still have even if you’re tipsy. Let me take you to the place of imagination for a minute. Picture this: You are dancing with someone, having a great time, letting loose. You have had very little conversation, but plenty of drinks. Then with one flip of a switch somewhere in this club...all of a sudden the lights turn on and you can finally see the face of the person you have been with all night. He or she might not be the hottest person you have had the pleasure of meeting and you are thinking to yourself, “How do I get away?” Let’s weigh our options... You can kindly state your intentions and kindly reject them.There can always be a made-up excuse as an escape mechanism, and try some easy flattery. Some of the excuses that you can use could be “I have to got to the bathroom.” While walking to the bathroom, make a run for the door and head to your next destination. Another one could be “I have to meet my friends. We have to go home and get up early.” This is an easy on-the-spot response to the line, “What are you doing after this?” Having good friends around you on the dance floor is always a great last resource. Make eye contact. Make an eye motion showing that it’s time to go. If all else fails simply turn to him or her, keep it blunt, and say, “I am not interested.” If they are unable to take the hint be sure to look them in eye, say it again, then walk away.
“Amour” – Released in September 2012, Amour is nominated for Best Picture. Jean-Louis Trintignant and Emmanuelle Riva (nominated for Best Actress) play a couple in their 80s who face the challenge of falling into patient and caretaker roles. Sentimental and heart wrenching, the film is also up for Best Screenplay and other awards. “Argo” – Released in October 2012, Argo is based on a gripping true story. Ben Affleck and Alan Arkin star in this movie about the 1980 production of a fake movie that will save the lives of these American diplomats who escaped the hostage clutches of Iran. The film and actors are up for a total of seven Oscars. “Beasts of the Southern Wild” – First previewed at Sundance, Beasts of the Southern Wild is a compelling story of a young girl who lives in a town severely affected by the melting ice caps, and the mythical beasts that appear because of it. Quvenzhané Wallis, 9 years old and the youngest person to be nominated for Best Actress, and Dwight Henry, who plays her “Django Unchained” – Still in theaters, Django Unchained features star Jamie Foxx as a freed slave who teams up with bounty hunter Christoph Waltz to rescue his wife from slavery. It premiered in December 2012 and is nominated for a total of five Oscars. “Les Misérables” – The film adaptation of the beloved play, Les Misérables tells the tale of ex-convict Javier, played by Hugh Jackman (nominated for Best Actor) who takes on the daughter of worker Cosette, played by Anne Hatheway as his own.In the period following the fall of Napoleon , this musical is a moving love story, tale of cops and robbers “Life of Pi” – Released in November 2012, Life of Pi tells the story of Suraj Sharma, the son of a zookeeper who gets shipwrecked and stranded on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger. Still in theaters, this movie and cast are up for a total of 11 Oscars. “Lincoln” – Portraying President Lincoln in the middle of the Civil War, Daniel Day-Lewis brings to life the struggles and decisions Lincoln faced. With leading lady Sally Field, the movie does more than tell a story, it humanizes a figure we never knew much about. This movie and cast are nominated for 12 Oscars and is still showing in theaters. “Silver Linings Playbook” – Released in December 2012, Silver Linings Playbook features Bradley Cooper as a man struggling to get back on his feet and Jennifer Lawrence is his female costar. The movie, up for eight Oscars, was mainly filmed in nearby Delaware County and features the Philadelphia Eagles. “Zero Dark Thirty” – This movie tells the story of the special-ops Team Six who infiltrated and killed Osama Bin Laden. Headed by Joel Edgerton and Jessica Chastain, this movie premiered in January of 2013 and is nominated for five Oscars.
We will meet again,
JENNIFER CANNON | ASST. LIFESTYLES EDITOR | JMC463@CABRINI.EDU
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BREAKING STIGMA
Who is allowed to judge others’ happiness?
Why is it that eyebrows are raised every time an interracial couple walks by? You would think that in the 21st century interracial couples would no longer be a problem, but that is not the case. BY AMANDA CUNDARI Asst. Lifestyles Editor
Even with the major rise in interracial marriages since 1980, it seems that old-school traditions have been passed down the generations, to “keep it in the family.” According to Pew Research Center, recent reports have shown that one in 12 marriages in the United States are interracial. So what seems to be the problem? After creating a documentary on interracial couples, I found that most of the tensions lie in the issues between whites and blacks dating. There is a double standard when it comes to a white woman dating a black man or black woman dating a white man. I found that many black and white men are actually jealous to see a female of the same race dating outside their race. They seem to feel cheated and that they “lost one” to the other team. “Men aren’t as careful in their own choses but they seem to worry more about other’s choices,” philosophy instructor, Harvey Lape said. “Men seem more obsessed with the idea of appropriate choices whereas women are more open to the idea of marriage outside the group.” Nonetheless, with jealousy comes animosity. There are many issues with a white woman dating a black man because of the stereotypical world we live in where white woman seem to be perceived as delicate and innocent and should not be affiliated with the stereotyped aggressive and sexually driven black male. “There is this built in aspect of institutional racism,” Lape said. “That suggest everyone must want to be with the idealized: lower 20s, blonde, thin, white woman.” Black women have also noticed black men dating more and more white women and
disregarding black women. “Black men may be sick of the stereotypical black female who is loud and arrogant,” political science and philosophy major Leithie Faison said, “so they want to date a white girl.” But black men and white women are not the only ones dating outside their race. More and more black women have been dating white men. “Black women seem to be tired of the typical lazy black male,” Faison said. “White men seem to satisfy our needs more.” At the end of the day, it seems no matter whom you date you are going to be judged. A white woman is ‘tainted’ if she dates a black man and black women are ‘lost’ if they date a white man. Much of this has to do with social conditioning. “We live in a society, which is structured largely on competition,” Lape said. “Americans are very conscious of their social standing.” Professor Lape also explains how racism is a learned behavior and that we inherit this lesson that whites have to be with whites and blacks have to be with blacks. Imagine if we could only unlearn these conditions and let people date whom they want to date. No matter who you are or what your race is you are going to be judged. It is up to you to decide if what other people think really matters. So the next time a couple walks past you, think twice before you raise your eyebrows. What makes you so great to judge others’ happiness? AKC49@CABRINI.EDU
EDITORS’VOICES
Your editors’ opinions on trending topics in Arts and Entertainment.
“Love isn’t based on color. If two people are happy together, then there should be no issue.”
“Personally, I find it sad that in today’s society interracial relationships are viewed as a bad thing. Love should not be defined by the color of a person’s skin. If the relationship is healthy and both people are happy, let them be.”
“I was raised knowing that interracial relationships are not an issue, so to me this never mattered in my life and I never look at someone based on their race .”
LIA FERRANTE, PERSPECTIVES EDITOR
LAURA GALLAGHER, MANAGING EDITOR
BEATRICE MCQUISTON, MULTIMEDIA EDITOR
Thursday Feb. 21
Events off campus escapes Sunday Feb. 24 PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA: THE RITE OF SPRING Come see The Rite of Spring lead by Conductor Yannick Nezet-Seguin. The concert of works are done by Stravinsky and Ravel. Soloist will include Jean-Yves Thibaudet, pianist.
TITANIC: THE ARTIFACT EXHIBITION
Friday Feb. 22
Come view artifacts from the Titanic wreck and learn about passengers of the ship.
BRUCE COCKBURN Come hear folk and rock music from Bruce Cockburn. He has had over 20 gold and platinum records.
THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE, PHILADELPHIA 9:30 A.M-5 P.M. $19.50-$29; $14.50-$22 CHILDREN 3-11
MCCARTER THEATER, PRINCETON NEW JERSEY 8 P.M. $20-$40
Monday Feb. 25 INDEPENDENCE MALL TOUR Free tours by foot are giving walking tours through Philly’s most unique and interesting neighborhoods. HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA CENTER 10:30 AM FREE
KIMMEL CENTER 8 P.M. $224-$582
RACHEL ANTUZZI | ASST. PERSPECTIVES EDITOR | RMA58@CABRINI.EDU
Tuesday Feb. 26
Saturday Feb. 23 ROSANNE CASH Country artist Rosanne Cash attracts many different genres of music. Johnny cash’s daughter will be performing at the Camden County College. CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE 8 P.M. $29-$35
Wednesday Feb. 27
ART, MUSIC, DANCE & DRAMA COME ALIVE
AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
Join in on dance and drama art and sculpting. Release your creativity! Kline Studios
Visit this event in honor of African American History month. This will include daily interactive programs and learning lots of fascinating history.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 4:15 - 6:15 P.M. $15
NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER 9:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. $14.50
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Weekly Crossword Puzzle
Solved for Feb. 14, 2013
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If you prick us do we not bleed? If you tickle us do we not laugh? If you poison us do we not die? And if you wrong us shall we not revenge? WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Sports
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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2013
Lady Cavs stretch streak to 17 with rout of Marywood BY NICHOLAS CIPOLLONE Asst. Sports Editor
The Lady Cavs extended their winning streak to 17 games and maintained a perfect record in the CSAC to finish up the regular season in a 66-40 win over Marywood University on Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Nerney Field House. Going undefeated in the CSAC has not been accomplished since the team of 1996-97 that finished 21-5 on the year. This season, the Lady Cavs are 22-3 and are looking to keep their win streak going as they progress into the CSAC playoffs. The Lady Cavs 17-game winning streak is the longest win streak since the 1996-97 team won 18 straight games. The Cavs came out and fell behind very early in the game but a three by junior Brittany Sandone gave them a 5-4 lead and the Lady Cavs didn’t look back from there. Sandone went on to finish with 13 points and four steals. As the first half came to a close, the Lady Cavs went on an 8-0 run off fast breaks to help propel them to a 35-21 lead at the break. Cabrini’s defense was the strong point in the first half, forcing Marywood to shoot 7-for-29 from the field and forced 17 turn-
overs. The Lady Cavs offense shot 41 percent and had a lot of second-chance baskets with nine offensive rebounds after just 20 minutes of play. The second half started and the Cavs didn’t take their foot off the gas as they opened the half with a 12-0 run keeping Marywood from scoring in the first 5 minutes. At one point Marywood came within 18 points but the Lady Cavs then went on an 11-2 run and extended their lead to 27 with a score of 58-31 with a just over six minutes left in the game. The Lady Cavs dominated the floor, forcing a season-high 30 turnovers and holding the Lady Pacers to just 26.8 percent shooting from the field. The Lady Cavs also spread the ball around. Four players with at least 9 points in a complete team effort. Junior Annie Rivituso led the Cavs with a career-high 18 points and 12 rebounds recording her second double-double of the year. Sophomore Amber Keys came up just short of a double-double with 10 points and nine rebounds on the day. In her last regular season game for the Cavaliers, senior Laura Caron had nine points, four rebounds and three assists. The Lady Cavs’ hard work has earned
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Brittany Sandone (No. 22) completes a lay-up for two of her 13 points in Cabrini’s 6640 win over Marywood University on Saturday, Feb. 16. them a bye into the semifinal round in the CSAC Tournament. The Lady Cavs are preparing to host Keystone College in the semi-final on Wednesday, Feb. 20. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Nerney Field House.
BOX SCORE Marywood University 40 Cabrini 66 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS POINTS: MWD: MORGANN HADUCK, ALEXA GERCHMAN, LINDSEY SCHROTH 6 CAB: ANNIE RIVITUSO 18 REBOUNDS: MWD: MAGGIE PRESNAL 5 CAB: RIVITUSO 12
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TEAM STATS REBOUNDS: MWD: 31 CAB: 49 TURNOVERS: MWD: 30 CAB: 30 FIELD GOALS: MWD: 15-56 (26.8%) CAB: 21-56 (37.5%)
Stats and Standings Men’s Basketball
Women’s Basketball
CSAC STANDINGS
CSAC STANDINGS
Cabrini College 21-5 (16-2 CSAC) Gwynedd-Mercy College 15-11 (14-4 CSAC) Keystone College 18-9 (13-5 CSAC) Neumann University 13-14 (11-7 CSAC) Immaculata University 12-14 (11-7 CSAC) Centenary College 13-13 (10-8 CSAC) Rosemont College 10-15 (5-13 CSAC) Baptist Bible College 7-18 (5-13 CSAC) Marywood University 6-19 (5-13 CSAC) Cairn University 1-24 (0-18 CSAC)
TEAM LEADERS
Cabrini College 22-3 (16-0 CSAC) Gwynedd-Mercy College 17-8 (13-3 CSAC) Rosemont College 17-9 (12-4 CSAC) Neumann University 13-13 (11-5 CSAC) Marywood University 15-11 (11-5 CSAC) Keystone College 18-8 (11-5 CSAC) Immaculata University 9-16 (7-9 CSAC) Centenary College 8-17 (6-10 CSAC) Baptist Bible College 6-17 (5-11 CSAC) Cairn University 2-22 (2-14 CSAC) Cedar Crest College 2-23 (1-15 CSAC) Notre Dame of Maryland 1-21 (1-15 CSAC)
POINTS
TEAM LEADERS
Fran Rafferty - 351 Jeremy Knowles - 317 A.J. Williams - 306
REBOUNDS
Goran Dulac - 149 Aaron Walton-Moss - 142
ASSISTS
Aaron Walton-Moss - 83 A.J. Williams - 62
POINTS PER GAME
Arron Walton-Moss - 14.1 Fran Rafferty - 13.5 Jeremy Knowles - 12.2
REBOUNDS PER GAME
Arron Walton-Moss - 8.4 Goran Dulac - 6.0 Jeremy Knowles - 4.9
ASSISTS PER GAME
Aaron Walton-Moss - 4.9 A.J. Williams - 2.4 Jeremy Knowles - 2.2 AS OF TUESDAY, FEB. 19
POINTS
Brittany Sandone - 371 Amber Keys - 239
REBOUNDS
Colleen Stewart - 172 Amber Keys - 161
ASSISTS
Laura Caron - 81 Brittany Sandone - 51
POINTS PER GAME
Brittany Sandone - 14.8 Amber Keys - 10.0 Annie Rivituso - 9.7
REBOUNDS PER GAME Colleen Stewart - 6.9 Amber Keys - 6.7 Annie Rivituso - 6.7
ASSISTS PER GAME
Laura Caron - 3.2 Brittany Sandone - 2.0 Megan Decker - 1.9
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Swimming finishes strong at AAMC BY ANTHONY HYPOLITE Asst. Sports Editor
The Cabrini men’s swimming team started off strong and ended up in third place, nine points behind PittBradford in second place. Junior Brandon Mazepa, sophomorea Cody Kunze and Scott Hunt and freshman Chris Ryan completed a 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:41:68 to get fourth place. The Cabrini women’s swimming team finished day one with a second-place finish, ten points behind first place. Sophomore Becki Barrett, freshman Alexis Drew, junior Kimberly Crowther and junior Courtney Good came in second place for the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:52:13. The second day for the men’s team was good, holding on to third place. Sophomores Evan Strickland and Nick Platt, and juniors Rocco Del Monte and Keith Marr placed second in the 200-yard medley relay with a time of 1:41:58. In the final race, the 800yard medley with a team of Strickland, Ryan, Marr and freshman Sean Tallon. Their time was 7:34:86 to secure a third-place finish. On the second day of the competition, the women’s team moved up to the second place. In the last event of the day the Lady Cavs closed with a first-place finish for the 800yard freestyle relay and the team consisted of Drew, Good, Smith, and Elyse Phillips with a time of 8:46:40. On the final day, Tallon opened up with a fifth-place finish in the 1,650-yard freestyle with a time of 18:52:24. The women’s team finished second in the competition. Smith won the one-mile freestyle with a time of 19:09:55. The second-place swimmer finished seventeen seconds after Smith, and she improved her time by 20 seconds since the last time she swam this race. Both the men’s and women’s teams finished the season strong with the men placing third and the women second overall for the weekend. This was a season of new beginnings for both swim teams. New head coach Cindy Ikeler has helped the program take a step forward and finish strong at championships and with several members of both teams returning next season, the Cavs could just get even better. AJH98@CABRINI.EDU
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2013
Hoop Scoop Lady Cavs deserve attention as Final approaches BY KEVIN DURSO Sports Editor
It is about time the Lady Cavs got some attention on campus. Much like the men’s basketball team a year ago, the Lady Cavs just completed a season of epic propotions. A 22-3 record overall. An undefeated CSAC record of 16-0. A 17-game winning streak to close the season. The team is simply unbelievable. The Lady Cavs have not been one to grab attention in recent seasons. It has been since 2009 that the Lady Cavs were the class of the CSAC. But this season, the Lady Cavs are dominating behind a core of players who have familiarity on and off the court. The chemistry this team possesses is incredible. One of the aspects that made the men’s team such an appealing and exciting team to watch was the smooth style of play they brought to the court. Watch the way the Lady Cavs have played this season and you will notice very similar traits between the two teams. The Lady Cavs are a team that takes smart shots. They are a team that prides themselves on spreading the ball around with crisp perimeter passing. They let defense create offense. They might be all of the old cliches of sports. But they are working for the Lady Cavs.
KEVIN DURSO / SPORTS EDITOR
Annie Rivituso has been one of the Lady Cavs’ top performers on their current 17-game winning streak. Now the Lady Cavs are where they can really prove who they are. This team certainly seems destined to win a championship. But the playoffs are always different then the regular season and early exits from CSAC play have haunted recent seasons for the team. But that is what makes their challenge so much greater and fires the team up even more. They want to win. They want a championship. And they will go to any lengths necessary to achieve the goals set at the beginning of the season.
So with a CSAC title in their sights, perhaps it is time that the Lady Cavs get some much-deserved attention. They are turning into the top threat in the CSAC, not only this season but in the future as well. A championship at this point would simply be icing on the cake to a remarkable and memorable season. KAD323@CABRINI.EDU
BY KEVIN DURSO Sports Editor
NICHOLAS CIPOLLONE / ASST. SPORTS EDITOR
Fifth-year head coach Marcus Kahn and the Cavaliers will play in their fifth straight CSAC Final on Friday, Feb. 22. dent that the team was different with their first conference loss to Immaculata. The first meeting against Keystone this season on Jan. 19 proved to be worse, a 102-87 loss. But a week later, the Cavs dominated, rolling to a 94-77 win. They haven’t looked back since. So with one win separating the Cavs from a fourth-straight title and NCAA Tournament
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Return to NCAA Tourney runs through rival After completing a 10-game winning streak with the 10th being a 90-77 win in the CSAC semi-final, the Cavaliers moved to the cusp of their fourth-straight CSAC title. The matchup is set. The road to the NCAA Tournament out of the CSAC is a rematch. Third-seeded Keystone College defeated Gwynedd-Mercy College, 83-76, to advance to the CSAC Final for the second-straight season. The Cavs and Giants have formed quite the rivalry over the past two seasons. On Dec. 3, 2012, the Cavs edged the Giants in an instant classic. 2012 graduate John Boyd’s last-second three-pointer gave the Cavs the victory. That was the shot that started it all. Two months later, the regular season finale was at Keystone for the Cavs, and they took it by a much more comfortable margin. A 96-85 win completed an undefeated season in CSAC play for the Cavaliers. The two would also meet in the CSAC Final on Feb. 24, 2012, where the Cavaliers would survive an exciting game, winning 86-79. Something about last year’s team was special. The team vaulted to the cusp of more than just a conference championship, advancing through the rounds with ease in the NCAA Tournament. Despite the heartbreaking end, it was evi-
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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2013
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Lucky 13? Men’s Lacrosse bids for another CSAC title BY ANTHONY SESTITO Asst. Sports Editor
The Cabrini men’s lacrosse team will take the field for their season opener on Saturday, Feb. 23. The Cavs have won the CSAC championship 12 years in a row. The team’s commitment on and off the field is what motivates them to dominate their opponents. Their 2012 season proves the point, going 17-3 overall and undefeated in conference play, 7-0. The work ethic that the team lives by plays a big role when the men walk onto the field for every game. The men’s lacrosse team’s reputation around the league is what intimidates all of their opponents. The skills that the men show on the field is what set them apart from other teams. Head coach Steve Colfer is the reason that the team continues to win the CSAC titles. Pushing the men hard every day in the weight room and on the field pays off during the games. The team’s stamina and ball control is outstanding and let’s not forget what wins championships: defense. The Cavs defense is like a brick wall, pushing the opponents out of the hub and away from the cage. With 12 CSAC championships under their belt is what motivates the team to achieve nothing but another title. The Cavs enter the season with strong senior leadership. Attack Bobby Thorp turned in a career year, scoring 52 goals and
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Senior Bobby Thorp (No. 8) scored 52 goals and posted 89 points last season, leading the Cavs to their 12th straight CSAC championship. posting 89 points last season. He will be leading the Cavs in his senior season Goalkeeper Erick Zarzecki is also entering his senior season. He posted a 4.90 goals against average in the Cavs’ 2012 campaign. The Cavaliers also possess an incredible amount of depth. Juniors Corey Elmer and Matt Biegel join sophomores Damien Sobieski, Anthony DiSanzo and Mike Leyden among the team’s top scoring threats. Additionally, look for some strong defense from the senior leaders of the team. Andrew Kvech is among the top defenders in the conference and Andrew Layne is one of Cabrini’s successful face-off men. The Cavs will face several tough tests this season. As the No. 6 team in the nation, they
will play six teams ranked among the top 25 teams in the nation, including annual games against Dickinson College and Lynchburg College. These tests will better prepare the Cavs for another strong season of conference play and aid them in the quest for a 13th straight CSAC title. The men’s lacrosse team will start their 2013 season on Feb. 23 at 1 p.m. against Haverford College at Edith Robb Dixon Field. NCC36@CABRINI.EDU
Lady Cavs out to defend CSAC crown BY BETHANY BIGENHO Asst. Sports Editor
The Lady Cavaliers are scheduled to begin their 2013 campaign Wednesday, Feb. 27 at Haverford College, at 4 p.m. Last season, Cabrini’s women’s lacrosse team ended their season with a record of 10-9. The team is very excited about the upcoming season and have high hopes for a successful record. “Our team is very hopeful to have another successful season,” junior Erin McLaughlin said. “We’ve been working hard for almost a month now and everything is starting to come together. We have many returning starters and new players that will make great additions to our team. We have a tough schedule ahead of us, but I am really looking forward to the season.” The team has added six freshmen to the team this year and is getting ready to head up to Florida for spring training. Head coach Jackie Neary is just as enthusiastic for the season as the players are. “We are very excited to get the season going,” Neary said. “We have been training since
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Sophomore Lacie Doubet (No. 20) scored 51 goals in her freshman season last year. She and the rest of the Lady Cavs are out to defend last season’s CSAC title. late January and are headed to Florida for spring training. The girls are motivated and mentally tough, so I think this combination will help us reach our goals of a successful season.” The team is ready to start the season out strong and really fulfill the expectations that they have bestowed upon themselves. “We are working very hard
this 2013 season, with high expectations,” senior Kaitlyn Smith said. “Our mindset has always been and still is today too ‘take one game at a time.’” Our team has great character, pride, and work ethic that will help us as we strive to have a successful 2013 season and continue to live the Cabrini women lacrosse traditions.” The team will start out the
season with five games before they play any teams in the CSAC. BLB85@CABRINI.EDU
For Flyers, time to heat things up on ice Claude Giroux made the message loud and clear after a 4-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, Feb. 16. “It’s not acceptable the way we played tonight,” the Flyers’ captain said. “It’s not just two or three guys. It’s the whole team. We didn’t show up.” Just 26 seconds into their Monday afternoon matinee with the New York Islanders on Feb. 18, Giroux made his actions speak even louder. Giroux scored his first of two goals on the day and the first of seven Flyer goals in a 7-0 shellacking of the Isles. The top line of Giroux, Jakub Voracek and Matt Read combined for 10 points total. Finally, the Flyers looked like a team that was firing on all cylinders. Finally, the Flyers played with passion and anger. But as soon as the final horn sounded on the team’s first shutout win of the season, it was still just one of 48 games in the lockout-shortened season that is rapidly moving forward. The Flyers close out a six-game road trip with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday. In the not so distant future come three games agaisnt the Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs and Washington Capitals. All three have already defeated the Flyers this month. Somehow, even with a 7-9-1 record, you can look at the standings and find the Flyers in a tie for ninth place, just two points out of a playoff spot. It’s hard to believe that 17 games into the season, the Flyers have just 15 points and are still in the race. But for all of the things that went right on Monday, including another excellent effort in goal by Ilya Bryzgalov - easily the team’s shining star this season - the Flyers still need to recover from a slow start. The team has a five-game homestand starting with Florida on Thursday, Feb. 21. The Flyers are 4-1-1 at home this season. Perhaps this is where the Flyers heat up for good and play like the team many thought they would. But it will take several repeats of Monday’s performance to truly prove it. KAD323@CABRINI.EDU
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HIGH FIVE Cavalier Calendar
Thursday, Feb. 21 No games
Friday, Feb. 22 Men’s Basketball CSAC Final vs. 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 23 Men’s Lacrosse vs. Haverford College 1:00 p.m. Women’s Basketball CSAC Final vs. TBA TBA
Cavs advance to CSAC Final for 5th straight season
Sunday, Feb. 24 No games
Monday, Feb. 25 No games
Tuesday, Feb. 26 No games
Wednesday, Feb. 27 Women’s Lacrosse at Haverford College 4:00 p.m. Men’s Lacrosse at Dickinson College 4:00 p.m.
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Sophomore Aaron Walton-Moss (No. 2) scored a career-high 30 points while adding 12 rebounds and eight assists in a 90-77 win over Neumann University in the CSAC semi-final. BY NICHOLAS CIPOLLONE Asst. Sports Editor
The Cavaliers advanced to their fifth straight CSAC Final with a 90-77 win over the Neumann Knights in the CSAC semi-final game on Tuesday, Feb. 19. A big three from junior Fran Rafferty kicked off a 10-0 run for the Cavs to start off the game forcing Neumann to call a timeout. Rafferty finished with 17 points, seven rebounds and was a perfect 4-4 from beyond the arc. The Cavs began to struggle out of the timeout, missing a few baskets. The Knights come all the way back with an 8-0 run to cut the lead to one. The Knights took the lead, 22-21, with just over nine minutes to go in the first half. The lead changed six times before the Cavaliers claimed the lead and maintained it for the rest of the half. After the break, the Cavs led by six, 40-34. “It was a matter of playing calm,” fifth-year head coach Marcus Kahn said, “stick with what’s working and not change the game plan halfway through.” Although the Cavs shot only 38 percent from the field, they held the Knights to just 40 percent. Cabrini picked up where they left off coming out and scoring in the first minute of the second half. Sophomore Aaron Walton-Moss took over in the second half, making basket after basket in the paint for the
Cavaliers. Walton-Moss finished with a career-high 30 points and just short of a triple-double with 12 rebounds and eight assists. “We take it one game at a time,” Walton-Moss said. “We try to have the same energy every game, no excuses. You lose now and you’re done.” The Cavs controlled the pace of most of the second half but the Knights didn’t give up. Neumann came within four points and put the Cavs on edge as the Nerney Field House became quiet. A three from senior A.J. Williams rallied the fans and the Cavs didn’t look back from there. Cabrini built their lead to 14 points with 30 seconds left in regulation. The Knights tried to foul their way back into the game, but a steal by Williams in the final seconds of the game left him with an open lay-up to ice the scoring. Williams finished with five points and three steals. Junior Tim McDaniel also chipped in
with 12 points and four assists. Seniors Jeremy Knowles and DeLeon Floyd also chipped in with clutch jumpers and threes when the Cavs needed them. Knowles finished with nine points, five rebounds and two assists. Floyd finished with 11 points and seven rebounds of his own. Cabrini shot 54 percent from the field in the second half, supporting coach Marcus Kahn to his 200th career win. “[Wednesday] we’ll go hard, Thursday we’ll go light and play Friday.” Kahn said. Looking ahead, the Cavs have a rematch of last year’s CSAC Final, as they will host their rival, Keystone College. Keystone will travel to Cabrini on Friday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. in the CSAC Final as the Cavs bid for their fourth straight conference championship.
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BOX SCORE Neumann University 77 Cabrini 90 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS POINTS: NEU: REGGIE COLEMAN 20 CAB: AARON WALTON-MOSS 30 REBOUNDS: NEU: TAVANUE GRIFFIN 8 CAB: WALTON-MOSS 12 TEAM STATS REBOUNDS: NEU: 37 CAB: 50 TURNOVERS: NEU: 16 CAB: 9 FIELD GOALS: NEU: 26-63 (41.3 %) CAB: 35-77 (45.5%)