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Thursday April 18, 2013
A story of struggle and strength
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Sara Allaire’s true story
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“I can’t even imagine my life having not attempted suicide.” Sophomore Sara Allaire saw her first therapist for anxiety when she was 8 years old. “Well I guess I’ve always had mental illness in my life because my aunt – she had schizophrenia – so when I was young I watched her go in and out of hospitals,” Allaire said. “Even if I didn’t know exactly what was going on I always knew what mental illness was and my parents had to educate me on it.” A rising issue in the world today, one out of every four people lives with a mental health disorder. Mental health disorders are anything from generalized anxiety disorder to OCD to schizophrenia. Currently, there are not cures to most mental illnesses. Allaire went back to therapy when she was in eighth grade for what was thought to be ADHD. In ninth grade, Allaire started self-harming for the first time. “At that point I was just cutting myself,” Allaire said. Allaire cut for some time but then she stopped for about six months because she didn’t want to let her parents down. However, because she wasn’t getting the help she needed, she started cutting again in places – like her legs – that her parents wouldn’t find. There are approximately two million cases of self-harm reported annually in the U.S. and females represent 60% of those who engage in the act of self-harm. Allaire didn’t revisit self-harm until she was a junior in high school. However, instead of cutting herself, the self-harm escalated to burning herself. “I would heat up a knife over the stove and then just stick it to my arm or leg. It sounds painful but it didn’t hurt at the time,” Allaire said. Junior year of high school was one of the low points in
Allaires’ life. “I started having mood swings where for two weeks at a time I would just be on top of the world and then I would just drop to extreme depression for months,” Allaire said. Because Allaire was so depressed the summer before her senior year of high school, she began her attempts at suicide. “Over the summer I started making suicide attempts with cutting but either my mom would walk in on it or my sister would bang on the bathroom door or something would happen that would stop me,” Allaire said. “And I kept doing it probably every two weeks until October of senior year.” Allaire noticed these mood swings during February of her junior year and these mood swings continued until October of her senior year. At a time when most students are looking at colleges and getting excited about what’s ahead, all Allaire wanted to do was quit. “I felt like I didn’t even have a future. And there’s all this pressure on me – because I was always in AP classes, honors classes, I was in National Honors Society and I never got anything less than a B – so there’s all this pressure on me to go to a good college and to do well and I just felt like I didn’t even want to be alive,” Allaire said. Depression is a dangerous thing and can make anyone feel like they’re powerless and out of control. About one in 10 children live with a serious mental or emotional disorder and two-thirds of people that successfully complete a suicide attempt are depressed at the time of their death. One person attempts suicide every 38 seconds. “So in October I took a bottle of sleeping pills,” Allaire said. “I texted my best friend kind of a goodbye text and I left a note and my best friend didn’t even hesitate and she called me and I didn’t answer so she called my parents.” Allaire took the sleeping pills in the bathroom and when her parents found out, SEE MENTAL ILLNESS, PAGE 8
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Looking for love, just like us all Sister Terry Shields, MSHR, one of the panelists at Cabrini’s showing of the anti-human trafficking documentary “Sex + Money” on Monday, shared with one of our editors the inspiring, transformational story of one of her clients that we felt compelled to pass on. Her client, a young woman, had been arrested 52 times during her heartbreaking experience as a victim of the sex trafficking industry – and yet, just last week, her criminal record had been erased of these arrests that made her out to be the villain, not the victim. The arrests were erased because she’d been offered and had accepted a helping hand, one which chose to love her, not leave her; hers was a story of perseverance, of triumph in the face of modern-day slavery. Sr. Terry is the treasurer for Dawn’s Place, a nine-bed shelter for the victims of both international and domestic commercial sex exploitation, an industry that generates $32 billion annually – half of which is made just in developed countries, in our own U.S. neighborhoods. Sex trafficking is said to happen in every city, even in the small towns no one suspects; no area is entirely safe; no woman, no child, is spared from the real threat of trafficking. Dawn’s Place is located in
the Greater Philadelphia area, though its exact location is undisclosed for the guaranteed safety of its residents. It’s a shelter that takes in women from all over the globe, even given its modest size. But why do these women get trafficked? What makes a trafficking victim, male or
ones that, in fact, are bereft of the stuff. “Sex + Money” paints for us a true portrait of victims’ broken families, which nurture in them a despairing desire, a critical need, to get the love they’re so clearly missing in their lives. And, once that love’s finally offered, it’s easy to believe that it’s for real.
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female, vulnerable prey for the pimps and traffickers? Sr. Terry shared with us an answer that we see as the double-edged sword which all humans face head-on in their lives: a yearning to belong – and to be loved. Many trafficking victims come from home environments that aren’t bursting with love,
We believe that it’s important to regard the struggles of trafficking victims not as remote tragedies that happen in the background, but as active injustices that happen even in our own backyards.
If your perception of what love is, of what is and isn’t respectful and genuine, is stunted through past experiences, how are you to tell the difference between the real thing and a pimp’s seemingly generous promises of a warm bed, a hot meal, steady income and work, and a hand to hold yours when times get tough – when that’s all you’ve been searching for? These women are looking for love, just like us all. One of the most beautiful things which Sr. Terry’s work at Dawn’s Home provides, and which shelters like it provides, is an organic sense of community, of compassion. Sr. Terry sees the shared community of Dawn’s Home residents as critical in the process of rebuilding the women’s broken lives; after all, they share one common struggle, and one common goal: of being loved for who they are. We believe that it’s important to regard the struggles of trafficking victims not as
remote tragedies that happen in the background, but as active injustices that happen even in our own backyards. During your next shopping trip to the King of Prussia mall, remind yourself that the glamor and innocence of windowshopping isn’t all it’s advertised to be: the mall is the largest trafficking “trading post” on the East coast. More women and children are trafficked at the mall in our own backyard than anywhere else up and down the eastern seaboard. So, what can we do about this? Are we powerless to change this? The most critical thing is for us to maintain a level of compassion for victims. It’s impossible at times to know the difference between a prostitute and a sex trafficking victim, as “Sex + Money” illustrates; some would even argue that they’re one and the same. We must take this as a sign to be sensitive, and not to judge someone based on how he or she looks, or what they do – this needs to bleed into every area of our lives, as we’ll never know the whole picture of anyone’s struggle. We must act with compassion; we must look for – and provide – love across all borders; we must recognize our shared humanity, and aim to ensure the guarantee of liberty for everyone. It’s not always about donating to critical services like the one Dawn’s Place provides (although they do depend entirely on donations for their daily operations). At times, it’s just about being with someone else, sharing your true self with him or her, and accepting their true self in return. Without providing acceptance – without providing love – what good are we?
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Modern-day slavery: discussion, film teach students about human trafficking BY ROBERT RICHES News Editor
lobby], and don’t be afraid to speak with a staff member,â€? Charles said. Delaware County Assistant District Attorney Pearl Kim discussed how the DA’s office is going about the process It may be hard to detect in everyday situations, but that doesn’t make human trafficking any less of a significant of applying for funds and grants to step up their efforts against human trafficking. As the chief of the office’s concern throughout the United States. Such was the main focus of a presentation at the Human Trafficking Unit, it’s a cause that Kim showed Widener Lecture Hall on Monday evening. Representatives passion for. Following the conversation, “Sex+Moneyâ€? was from the Covenant House of Philadelphia, the Delaware County District Attorney’s office, Senator Daylin Leach’s screened. The documentary follows students as they tour office and the FBI were on hand for a question-and- the country interviewing victims of human trafficking, answer session as well as a screening of documentary traffickers themselves, solicitors, government officials, activists and more as they seek answers for how it can “Sex+Money: a National Search For Human Worth.â€? “I didn’t really know [human trafficking] was going on happen on our soil. Human trafficking is trading of humans for various that close to home,â€? attendee Erika Womack said. “It was really weird seeing that even some of my friends could be purposes, mainly sexual and forced labor. Internationally, it makes approximately $32 billion annually, with the involved in it and I couldn’t even know.â€? Carl Hill, outreach coordinator for the Covenant House average victim generating $13,000. In the United States, of Philadelphia brought up the idea of a “john schoolâ€?- a runaway and missing youth are at high risk, and the averprogram for prostitute solicitors that educates them on age ages for a child to be forced into prostitution range human trafficking and allows for payment of a fine rather from 12 to 14. While slavery in the United States was abolished in 1865, human trafficking exists as a modern-day than any jail time. Sarah Charles, district director for the Office of Senator form of slavery. In a 2011 study published by the Department of Justice, Daylin Leach in King of Prussia, talked about projects that Sen. Leach is undergoing in order for legislation against federal task forces opened up over 2,500 cases, with 82 human trafficking, as well as encouraged the practice of percent being classified as sex trafficking (half of those also involved victims under the age of 18.) A majority of lobbying. “Know what you’re talking about before going in [to sex-trafficking victims (83 percent) were U.S. citizens, while a majority (67 percent) of labor-trafficking victims were undocumented immigrants. These numbers may seem appalling, but Pennsylvania State Senator Stewart Greenleaf intends r $PWFOBOU )PVTF DPWFOBOUIPVTF to find a solution to the problem with Senate Bill PSH 75. The bill intends to provide a clearer definition of r %BXO T 1MBDF BIPNFGPSEBXO PSH human trafficking, increase fines and penalties, create r "OUJ USBĹ DLJOH DPBMJUJPOT GPS $IFTUFS a Council for the Prevention of Human Trafficking, %FMBXBSF BOE .POUHPNFSZ $PVOUJFT increase training for first responders and increase DIFTDP DPBMJUJPO!HNBJM DPN EFMDPBUD!HNBJM DPN resources for victims. NDBOUJIVNBOUSBĹ DLJOHDP!HNBJM DPN Passed by the Senate Judiciary Committee, the r $BCSJOJ "DUJPO BOE "EWPDBDZ $PBMJUJPO ,BSPM bill was sent to the Senate floor before being tabled. #SFXFS .BOTJPO OE ĂŤPPS If approved by the Senate, it will then be sent to the State’s House of Representatives, where it will
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Class of 2017 introduced, invited for a day on campus Cabrini invites class of 2017 for a day of activities, info sessions and tours on campus. Current students eager to welcome incoming students to the Cabrini family. BY GREGORY SMITH Asst. News Editor
Accepted Students Day is a time for teachers, current students and staff members to get to know the incoming freshman class, as well as for the incoming freshman class to know all of them. This year, clubs and student organizations set up tables on the Upper Athletic Field to give new students an inside look at what the College has to offer. Nicole Porecca, sophomore psychology major and member of the Active Minds club, was very excited about Accepted Students Day. “I like how they had the lunch outside surrounded by the activities. It allowed for people to eat and move around freely in the open space and fresh air,� Porecca said. “The atmosphere and the nice weather really seemed to create an accurate sense of what our campus and Cabrini has to offer.� Dan LaBar, freshman management and information systems major and Student Ambassador also had very positive things to say about Accepted Students Day. “It was a great hit,� LaBar said. “A lot of students made their deposits and during the question panel, there were a lot of really great questions. The incoming class seems really excited about what we have to offer and about coming here in the fall.� Students also seemed to be buzzing with excitement as they passed the tables. Many were asking questions as to how they could get
involved once on campus, and current students were just as excited to respond. “Everything with the panel was a great success. There were tons of students asking about how to be ambassadors and about how they can get involved in clubs and activities on campus,� LaBar said. “Some were even asking about how they could start their own clubs once the next semester started.� One of the biggest questions asked to the current students who helped with the days events was, “What can we do to make next year better?� “I think it would be good if they could find a way to make the day longer,� Porecca said. “They did a great job DAN LUNER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER with the time they had, but there was a lot they tried to fit in, and I think if " TFB PG BDDFQUFE TUVEFOUT DSPXET UIF 8JEFOFS -FDUVSF )MM UP IFBS XIBU they made the events span out over the TFWFSBM 4UVEFOU "NCBTTBEPST IBE UP TBZ BCPVU UIF $PMMFHF course of a few extra hours...the day would be more effec- dents, but the real goal of Cabrini is much larger. tive.� “Cabrini has a lot in store for the incoming students,� LaBar had an idea similar to Porecca’s. Porecca said. “They’re going to receive much more than a “It definitely should have been longer. I was giving standard education. They’re going to receive an education tours of campus over half an hour after the day ended, and of the heart.� I had more tours lined up after that, but I couldn’t give them because the day was over,� LaBar said. GS379@CABRINI.EDU The overall effect of Accepted Students Day was to make students feel welcome to Cabrini’s campus as stu-
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Original art, music, poetry and moving stories will highlight Active Minds’ annual night.
This career fair will showcase employers in the area as well as help students with their career searches.
Cabrini College Theater proudly presents “Avenue Q.� Free tickets are available in the SEaL office.
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The C Factor, hosted by Jackie Tohn, will let students showcase their various talents.
A potpourri of clubs and activities will be on hand, and lemonade will be sold to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand.
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THURSDAYBRIEFING Review finds U.S. involvement in post-9/11 torture
3 killed in Boston bomb explosion
According to a study by the independent, nonpartisan Constitution Project, the United States engaged in torture acts following 9/11, with top officials bearing ultimate responsibility. The 577-page report confirmed the C.I.A’s use of waterboarding, slamming prisoners into walls, chaining them for hours, stripping them of clothes and keeping them awake for days on end. The report described the tortorous activity as similar to treatment of Japanese-Americans during World War II.
A detonated bomb killed three people and injured over 180 more as of Tuesday at the Boston Marathon on Monday. Among the victims identified are 29-year-old Krystle Campbell and 8-yearold Martin Richard, with a third victim being a Boston University graduate student. Around 2:50 p.m., a bomb went off at the finish line on Boylston Street, with another blast detonating thirteen seconds later several hundred feet away. As precautionary measures, airplanes at Logan International Airport were grounded and a Boston Symphony Orchestra performance scheduled for Monday night was cancelled. A Boston Bruins game scheduled for Monday at the TD Garden was postponed to April 28 and a Boston Celtics game scheduled at the same venue on Tuesday was cancelled with no makeup date. While there are remaining victims in critical condition, a growing number of victims continue to be released from hospitals. As of Tuesday, no suspect has been identified or taken into custody.
Read the original story in the New York Times | April 15, 2013
Poisoned mail sent to senator An envelope testing positive for licin was intercepted at the U.S. Capitol’s mail facility in Washington, D.C. The letter was addressed to Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi. The FBI is conducting additional tests, as preliminary testing produces inconsistant results. Ricin is derived from casotr beans, and the tiny amount of 500 micrograms is enough to kill a man. The letter was sent from Tennessee and had no return address.
Read the original story in the New York Times | April 16, 2013
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Kerry visits China for North Korea assistance Secretary of State John Kerry paid a visit to China over the weekend to enlist their assistance in defusing North Korea’s nuclear missile situation. This is Kerry’s first visit to China since taking office in February. Kerry and top Chinese government officials supported the idea of eliminating nuclear weapons from North Korea after a series of meetings, but China has not stated steps it would take to do so. Kerry’s visit was part of a partnership the US wants to build with China.
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Philly runners plan solidarity run
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Various running groups across the City of Philadelphia will show support and solidarity for victims of the Boston Marathon bombing through running. Each club will start from their usual starting location and meet up at a designated point in the city. Several runners used their activity to cope and deal with the stress that news of the bombing brought about, and are still even gearing up for the Broad Street Run scheduled for May. PhiladelphiaRunner.com has more information on the solidarity run.
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Students use dogs for stress relief Counseling and Psychological Service and Active Minds, in conjunction with Mainline Animal Rescue, brought several dogs for students to pet and relieve stress BY HEATHER LAPERGOLA Asst. Managing Editor
As exams loom closer, anxiety starts to take hold of the campus. However, the staff of the Counseling and Psychological Services in partnership with Active Minds recently organized “De-stress with Dogs.� The event, run in collaboration with Mainline Animal Rescue, was in celebration of National Stress Out Week. Around 200 students came out to play with some friendly canines in an effort to relax and relieve stress. “We tried to do this last year, but the ideas kind of fell through,� Active Minds’ president, sophomore Robyn Suchy, said.�This
year the Counseling Center actually made a partnership with Mainline Animal Rescue and asked Active Minds to become involved and to just really help students de-stress before finals week.� This event was organized in hopes that students who missed their dogs at home could feel a bit better. The idea behind the occasion was that petting the dogs decreases the heart rate and therefore brings down the stress level. “This is kicking off our two-week destressing events. This Thursday is Cabrini Night to Stop the Suffering, which is our poetry concert, mental health story sharing event. And then all next week we have a
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healthy food free bake sale, the take care fair where we’re making stress balls. We have an event on Wednesday night and Thursday night with a pajama party and arts and crafts events,� Suchy said. All the dogs that participated in the event are up for adoption and in need of good families. Visit Mainline Animal Rescue at http://www.mlar.org for more details. HML37@CABRINI.EDU
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Woodcrest mag braces for digital move The longtime print publication gets ready to make a move to the Internet
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The Loquitur provides news to Cabrini College’s campus community much like how the New York Times provides news to New York and across the nation. However, New York City’s publication is not limited to only news- they provide literary magazines such as the New Yorker. Cabrini College will now have their own ‘New Yorker’ with the launch of the Woodcrest Magazine online. “The Woodcrest Magazine publication captures what you might
“The Woodcrest Magazine website is something that the students imagined, designed and populated with information. I am really proud of the effort they put into it and encourage students even if they just dabble in poetry to send in their pieces.� DR. AMY PERSICHETTI
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Tumminello receives national science award BY CHRISTINA SPADAVECCHIA Staff Writer
Last month on Saturday, March 23, a poster contest took place at the Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta) National Biological Honor Society Northeast District Two Convention at Lincoln University. 14 different colleges were on hand for poster presentations. Each student who was presenting a poster were members of the honor society. Rick Tumminello was Cabrini’s representative, and he took home first place in the contest. The reason Tumminello was chosen for this contest was an undergraduate research award that he won from Tri-Beta. By receiving the grant, he was required to attend the TriBeta meeting to present his research. At the convention Rick presented a poster- “The effects of heat stress on DNA oxidation and damage in Eisenia hortensis.� This was research that Rich has been doing for the last five semesters with Dr. Sheryl Fuller-Espie in the science department and also along with junior Tara Brennan. “I feel very honored and blessed to have been recognized as the first place winner and I think it’s even more exciting that it is the first time that any student from Cabrini College has received any recognition at these conventions,� Tumminello said. “I think it’s about time.� At Cabrini, there is a great science department with many hard-working students who have great talent and will be moving forward in their life. “I predict that more of these types of recognitions will be earned by Cabrini College students that work hard in the science department heading forward,� Tumminello said. Since Tumminello was the first-place winner, he will be having all expenses paid next year to attend the National TriBeta Biennial Convention at Gannon University in Erie, Pa. Rick will be a graduate student attending Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine enrolled in their Biomedical Science masters program. “There is a lot of talent in the science department, and I really encourage students to jump into science and get passionate about it, instead of shying away from it,� Tumminello said, parting words of wisdom to students. “It’s not as scary, I promise.� CRS87@CABRINI.EDU
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I know it’s Spring when... I know it’s spring when I can drive with my windows down. I know it’s spring when my birthday comes around. I know it’s spring when Easter candy goes on sale. I know it’s spring when the geese come back on campus. I know it’s spring when I can hear the birds chirp in the morning instead of the snow plow.
BY MADISON MILANO Asst. News Editor
I feel like this transition happens in everybody on campus too. Students start doing work outside, or not doing work at all, and the countdown to summer begins. As far as CAP Board goes, spring is when we start to focus on EPIC (a week filled with our larger scale events), which means that the SEaL and CAP Board office is always full of people doing work and projects.
I know it’s spring when I can do my homework outside. I know it’s spring when ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ comes back on. I know it’s spring when I can wear flip flops and sandals again. I know it’s spring when it looks like it’s the afternoon when it’s really 6:00 p.m. I know it’s spring when my allergies kick in. I know it’s spring when I start counting down the days to summer.
To me the unofficial start to spring is spring training. Pitchers and catchers report and I’m ready to go. Granted this is still in the winter, but this is when I start counting down the days to warm weather. The feeling of spring is a gradual transition. Spring training is what starts the process. Spring break follows, then daylight savings time, then (because I’m crazy and from the east coast and willing to wait outside in 32 degrees for water ice) free water ice day at Rita’s. The evenings get lighter and Easter break rolls around, and sometime after that the Phillies opening day debuts. The weather starts getting nicer and I realize I’d rather walk the long way to classes and work. I would have to say that my favorite part of spring is Phillies baseball being back. It’s almost therapeutic. No matter what, I love being able to come back to my room and have a game on as background noise. I will always find comfort in rooting for the comeback kids. Another favorite part of spring for me is the noticeable change in people’s moods. Everyone’s spirits seem to be lifted once the sunshine comes back outside. Things seem simpler and people seem happier – that is until finals week. To aid in this, the campus also starts to bloom. The trees become green again and the flowers paint the campus in color. Wardrobes become more vibrant and pastel colors take the place of dull ones. Shorts and sundresses take the place of baggy sweaters and skinny jeans. Spring, and summer for that matter, is a state of mind. MRM356@CABRINI.EDU
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With the weather warming up slowly and summer approaching fast everyone is in a rush to get their bodies ready for the beach. Some people don’t like to maintain themselves year round and find it extremely difficult shedding their winter coats. When people talk about getting in shape many talk about getting “sixpack abs.” They put all this effort into trying to get a toned core but go about doing it completely wrong. The BY RYAN MCLAUGHLIN saying “abs are made in the kitchen not the gym” is almost entirely true. Asst. News Editor You can do crunches until you break but if you have a thin layer of fat covering your abdominal region you’ll never see that six-pack. Year round I do MMA training at a local gym near the King of Prussia mall called Nak Muay Gym. This helps keep me in great cardiovascular shape year-round while doing different strength training exercises and learning self-defense techniques. On my off days I workout at Cabrini’s gym. Those who try to just get in shape for the summer are simply doing it for looks. If you want to find motivation to continuously be in great shape year round you have to realize the health benefits that come with eating right and working out consistently. I have always stayed very active so I could eat anything and wouldn’t gain a pound. The problem with that was just because I was skinny doesn’t mean I was healthy. This past summer a drastic change to the way I eat happened. The word diet usually represents a period of time where a person eats healthier to lose weight.
Perspectives
The problem I have with the word diet is, it’s usually a temporary period of time and not a change in lifestyle. Maintaining is a lot easier than re-gaining everything you lost during the winter. You don’t have to be a “health freak” and not eat anything bad. Almost always those who try to follow a strict way of eating like that fail. Giving yourself days to cheat and eat things you want are important. If not you will have a huge setback at
“Instead of not eating, eat little meals more frequently and you will speed your metabolism up.”
some point and lose a lot of hard-earned progress. An exercise routine I would recommend that is fairly common is targeting different muscle groups on different days of the week. Not all of us have a lot of free time so working out muscles the compliment each other is very common. Some would argue working out muscles that compliment each other doesn’t let one muscle group or the other worked to its full potential. This is accurate but that does not mean working complimentary muscles is bad. There are always alternate ways to do things in the
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fitness world and if you’re the kind of person who prefers knocking out two birds with one stone and still getting adequate results, working complementary muscles is probably for you. If you’re going to be lifting often then you are going to want to purchase a few supplements. Supplements aren’t required by any means but most people prefer taking a scoop or two of protein in a quick drink after a workout instead of cooking up some protein in the stove or on the grill. People trying to bulk need to be exceeding the amount of calories their bodies burn everyday. People trying to cut need to be in a deficit in order to lose the weight. This does not mean refusing to eat. A common misconception people have is if they don’t eat they lose weight. Yes this is obviously true because you aren’t fueling your body so it’s breaking itself down. What this also does is slows your metabolism down and when you do eat again you might blow up and become heavier than you were previously. Instead of not eating, eat little meals more frequently and you will speed your metabolism up. This way of eating mixed with exercising consistently will help you get your body toned and ready for the beach this summer. A good resource for information on supplementing I use is: http://www.bodybuilding.com RMM369@CABRINI.EDU
Spring cleaning:
Out with the old, and in with my passion This year my spring cleaning is finding a new mindset when it comes to setting up my resume. I’m a communications major and environmental studies minor. For a communication major a dream come true internship includes one at a major network, newspaper or any other media organization. At this ideal internship you would be assisting in producing video, up-dating BY JENAY SMITH websites, writing their online Lifestyles Editor content, editing, pitching stories etc. All these things are great but I want more. When I say more I don’t mean perks or getting paid I mean I want my passion to be incorporated in my internship. For the past month and a half I have been applying to internships for the summer. I’ve run across internships with Comcast to internships with “One Step Away” (Philadelphia newspaper for the homeless). I’ve applied for unpaid intern positions and paid positions. The frenzy of looking for an internship is non-stop and the comfort of just having one is satisfying for some. At some point I realized that I need more than just an internship. I need to look for an internship that means something personal to me It clicked over the past few weeks while I was applying for positions. I have to be excited about whatever I’m applying for. I found myself applying to some internships that didn’t make my heart jump and that was my mistake. If I know the direction I want to go then I need to GO! Sometimes you may not know what your passion is and or nothing may really excite you. That’s understandable and to that I say apply to anything you think may interest you. That’s what internships are for. They give you a chance to experience
real life work to see what your interest are. For me I know what direction I want to go in, non-profit organizations. I don’t want to go to work every day and not positively impact someone by the work I’m doing. So interning at a huge company that makes millions of dollars is not really tugging at my heartstrings. I had to really do some spring cleaning. I had to look at my resume and look at what I wanted to do and ask if they matched up. I had all these skills listed but it didn’t really shed light on what I was really passionate about. My resume didn’t say I would be a good candidate for a non-profit organization. I had to clean up my resume so that it matched what I was really looking for. Usually when you do spring cleaning you take out things that once made you happy and things that once worked for you. There comes a time where you have to reevaluate what still works for you professionally and what doesn’t. Not to say that all my past experiences are not important and that I can’t use them again. I just have to make sure my future experiences line up with my passions. I’m now coming into my own. Realizing where and how I want to use my skills and what new things I want to learn. I know whatever work I do has to be apart of a bigger picture. For me it’s like reaching a new level and there are definitely growing pains. Updating my resume is not the most fun filled experience of my life but it’s necessary. My spring cleaning is a little different this year. I need to take out what I don’t need, focus on my passion and...GO!
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Lifes
MENTAL ILLNESS:
A story of struggle and strength
CONTINUED , PAGE 1 to school and started looking at colleges to attend. Although her parents offered her the they broke the door down and took her to the E.R. opportunity to take the year off, Allaire thought that that would be a sign of failure. “I was there for about 12 hours before they took me to an inpatient hospital,” Allaire “I just wanted to pretend that I was normal and that I didn’t actually attempt to kill said. “The second day I was there they told me I had bipolar disorder.” myself and that that wasn’t something that happened,” Allaire said. “I put being normal At the time, Allaire was only diagnosed as Bipolar II. Those who have Bipolar II only in front of being mentally sane.” experience hypomania, not mania. Mania is described as a heightened state of mind, Although Allaire started off well at Cabrini, during the second semester of her freshduring which one finds themselves having excessive energy, rapid speech, reckless man year she had a relapse. “Relapse is a part of the game, it’s just what happens,” Allaire spending, etc. Hypomania is a less severe version of mania. said. “I just stopped taking my medication all together. And things just started getting “Most of the time I can’t even remember what happens in mania,” Allaire said. “It’s worse, I wasn’t sleeping, I almost failed out of my calculus class. My GPA dropped from like a completely different state, so I don’t even know half of the things that I did. And I a 3.8 to a 2.7.” don’t know if I’ll ever know.” After Allaire relapsed she went back to her psychiatrist and asked what could be done Bipolar disorder affects approximately 5.7 million Americans, or about 2.6% of the to help. Her psychiatrist recommended going on medication, but Allaire didn’t want to. U.S. population, age 18 and older every year. As of now, there is no single cause for bipo- “I’ve been on almost every single medication for anxiety, for depression, for bipolar at lar disorder. this point,” Allaire said. “So when “When I started experiencing he would suggest something I’d the bipolar it was just so powersay no.” less,” Allaire said. “I guess the best Eventually, her psychiatrist way to describe it is that you’re couldn’t help her anymore. “I just completely out of control.” kind of had this feeling of hopeAlthough Allaire thought she lessness; like nobody can help me would only be at the inpatient if he can’t help me,” Allaire said. hospital for a few days, she ended An estimated two-thirds of all up staying there for two weeks. young people with mental health “It was really hard for me, I would problems are not receiving the call my parents crying everyday; help they need. According to it’s a really scary place,” Allaire the National Alliance on Mental SARA ALLAIRE said. Illness, the annual economic, Allaire went on to explain a indirect cost of mental illness in few of the incidents she expethe U.S. is estimated to be $79 rienced while staying there. She said that she woke up one night to a girl ripping her billion. radiator out of the wall because she was angry. Another kid got really angry as well and “And I just spiraled down,” Allaire said. “My parents were telling me that they didn’t decided to trash his entire room, which resulted in him breaking every bone on the left want me to come to Cabrini, that they wanted me to take a whole year off just to clear my side of his body. Allaire said that she was “completely cut off from society” while at the head.” After debating with her parents, they finally let her come back to school as long as inpatient hospital. she started taking her medicine. “They would take away our privileges if one kid would act out,” Allaire said, “and they Since then, Allaire only had one minor relapse at the beginning of her sophomore would always act out.” year. “Right now in my life I think this is the time that I finally have everything under It was at this time that Allaire entered into her only ever mixed state. A mixed state is control,” Allaire said. “This is the first time that I feel like I can continue the rest of my life where you cycle very rapidly between mania and depression. Allaire mentioned that at this way, hopefully with no relapse.” one moment she would be happy and excited and the next she would be crying for no Although Allaire didn’t enjoy everything she’s been through, she also doesn’t regret reason. “That’s what people usually think of when they think of bipolar disorder – which it. “It’s kind of funny because I don’t regret it at all and I’m actually really grateful for it is so wrong because it’s actually really rare. Mixed states don’t usually happen.” because it’s completely changed my life for the better,” Allaire said. “I don’t think I’d be Research indicates that approximately three times as many women experience rapid able to sit back and enjoy the little things without it having happened. I’m very grateful cycling as men. for everything that I’ve gone through which sounds weird, but I wouldn’t change it for After the two weeks in inpatient care, Allaire went to an outpatient hospital for anything. As much as you don’t want to say that mental illness is who you are, it actually another two weeks. “We had to write our addictions up on the board and you put the is. It’s actually a big part of who you are and it changes everything, in good ways and in days that you’ve been clean next to your addiction,” Allaire said. “There’s just something bad ways. It makes you who you are. Even if there’s no rhyme or reason for why you have about having a big zero next to your name that’s like an extreme feeling of guilt mixed it, you do and it shapes you. It’s okay to feel that way.” with sadness mixed with regret. And that’s the first time it every really hit me exactly what I was doing.” ARM364@CABRINI.EDU After the four weeks at the inpatient and the outpatient hospitals, Allaire went back
“There’s just something about having a big zero next to your name that’s like an extreme feeling of guilt mixed with sadness mixed with regret. And that’s the first time it every really hit me exactly what I was doing.”
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One Cup at A Time Alex was told that if she ever survived her cancer she would never be able to walk again. Although the odds proved to be against Alex, she did not allow her eight years of life to go to waste. BY SE’QUIA BAILEY Asst. Lifestyles Editor BY JENNAROSE DIGIACOMO Asst. Lifestyles Editor
Many events take place throughout our history that have a lasting impact on us all. The story of Alexandra “Alex” Scott is one of many that has impacted us. Alex was a little girl from Pennsylvania who was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer, at a young age. Alex was told that if she ever survived her cancer she would never be able to walk again. Research shows that there is a 30-50 percent long-term survival rate of this type of cancer. Although the odds proved to be against Alex, she did not allow her eight years of life go to waste. Alex’s parents describe her as “determined, courageous, confident, and inspiring. By the age of two Alex could crawl and stand up with walkers. But Alex’s tumors had returned to her the very next year. Alex and her family knew that time was ticking but wanted to focus the energy elsewhere. In the year 2000 Alex, with the help of her brothers, opened her first lemonade stand in front of her house. Alex raised $2,000 that year for her hospital to go towards curing other children with cancer like her. Alex’s life had so much impact on her family and those surrounding her. Her endurance and story melted the nation and Alex along with many others raised $1 million to find a cure for neuroblastoma. There are many supporters of Alex’s Lemonade Stand donating for her cause. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation is no stranger to the Cabrini College campus. For seven years Cabrini has been raising money through events and fund-
raising to support Alex's Lemonade Stand. Carol Ann Porter, liberal studies major, was excited to talk about her thoughts on this cause. “I think it’s a really awesome because it’s very inspirational and I’m glad we are continuing it,” Porter said. This year, during Athletes for Alex event, our athletes raised over $200 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand. Director of health and wellness education, Chris Hyson, looks forward to this moving annual event. “Many years ago, health and wellness education partnered with dining services, the fitness center and other offices and created this as a campus tradition,” Hyson said. Tuesday, April 16 in Cavs’ Corner, Cabrini hosted Alex’s Lemonade kick-off. The kick-off featured lemon-inspired dishes as well as a lemonade stand with Alex’s famous lemonade. Among students giving and supporting the cause, biology major Angelica Little speaks on her new experiences with Alex’s Lemonade Stand. “Being in a bunch of community service programs, doing lemonade is definitely something different,” Little said. “Of course there is a health education component to understanding childhood cancers,” Hyson said, “and the impact on how it affects our society.” It isn’t about giving your money to a worthy cause; it’s about learning more about it and learning how to step up. Cabrini sells lemonade, t-shirts and even allows for you to donate $10 through text. All proceeds benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Alex took a chance, have you?
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation is no stranger to the Cabrini College campus.
ALEX SCOTT QUICK FACTS Favorite Animal: Penguin Favorite Food: French Fries Favorite Sport: Soccer Favorite Color: Purple and Blue Favorite Book: Junie B. Jones Series Favorite Movie: Scooby Doo Favorite TV Show: Pokemon and American Idol When she grew up...she wanted to be a fashion desinger
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CABRINI GETS INVOLVED Take Care Fair and Mini-Alex’s Lemonade Stand Tuesday, April 23, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Outdoor Commons (Rain Location: Grace Hall) Purchase “got lemonade?” Cabrini Alex’s Lemonade Stand t-shirts for $10.00! Make a quick $10 donation by texting “Lemonade E93407 to 85944. For more information contact wellness@cabrini.edu or visit the Health & Wellness Education Office, 102 Founder’s.
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Hot spots around Cabrini’s campus I am the Frisky Feather
‘To cheat or not to cheat?’ Have you ever been cheated on? What happens when you’re the cheater? Either way it’s an uncomfortable situation for both sides. No matter what, the relationship you had previously probably isn’t going to be the same. People mess up. How do you define cheating? Talking, sexting, flirting, handholding, hooking up? Honestly, cheating is the hardest thing to define. But if I, the head feather, had to define it, I would say if you have to hide it or sneak around, it is probably some form of cheating. The BIG question here is if you are cheated on or vice-versa, do you deserve a second chance? This is another tough question because of all the circumstances that arise. However, if someone has the biggest heart ever and decides to try to give you a second chance, I have two words for you: PROVE IT. You can’t just take the second chance and let it be as it was. You have to show that person that they are worth it. Be open, don’t lie, and don’t do anything that you wouldn’t want done to you. I believe in your ability to change my fluffy featherheads, both of you, the cheater and victim in the relationship. If you cheated listen to what I have said above. If you’ve been cheated on you also have to make a different effort. I’m not going to tell you to obsessively check the other’s Facebook or Twitter because that’s a little crazy. You do have a right to be a little more cautious, but trust and talking is key. Let me remind you of the old saying: dog bite me once, shame on the dog. Dog bite me twice, shame on me. A third time, I’m the fool. Be strong enough to walk away if you need to. Don’t allow yourself to get walked on. I hope none of you have experienced this and are all smart enough to NOT CHEAT but it does happen. Listen to both of your sides, though, because some people just don’t deserve a second chance. Get to the bottom and if you feel like it is meant to be, then it’s meant to be.
We will meet again,
As the weather begins to break, you may need a break from the campus. Here are a few getaway spots that you may enjoy. BY JENNAROSE DIGIACOMO Asst. Lifestyles Editor
Jenkins Arboretum Located in Devon, Pennsylvania, is the Jenkins Arboretum. This botanical garden is open to the public 365 days a year, and is open from 8 a.m. till sunset. Enjoy self-guided walking tours, a picnic area, various trees, shrubs, and flowers and oh so much more. Admission is completely free. For more information visit their website: www.jenkinsarboretum.org
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Valley Forge Historical Park Discover history at Valley Forge Historical Park located in King of Prussia, Pa. There are a variety of options to choose from whether it be guided tours, living history demonstrations or trolley rides. The park offers a multitude of excitement. Then again you can even just enjoy a nice walk around the park with friends. For more information visit the park’s website at: www.nps.gov
Reinbow’s End Farm Reinbow’s End Farm, located in the heart of Chester County, is home to over a dozen horses. The farm offers lessons for beginners, where you can learn to groom, tack up and learn how to ride. The farm offers private lessons where you can ride by yourself or take group lessons. For more information, visit the farm’s website at: www.reinbowsendfarm.com
Fenimore Woods Just a 15-minute walk away from Cabrini’s campus is Fenimore Woods. Located on Eagle Rd. The park is 11 acres; within the park is a playground if you feel like bringing out your inner kid, a picnic area, indoor eating facilities, and a lake for fishing. The park is open from dawn until dusk. For more information, simply type in your search engine: Fenimore Woods.
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30% Gym, 70% Diet:
Abs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym.
BY BRIANNE DRISSEL Asst. Lifestyles Editor
Quick Facts:
A healthy outside starts from within. By making smart food and fitness choices, you can easily look and feel your best. We all know that we should eat healthy and be active, but sometimes this can be hard to do. Consider these strategies to stay happy and healthy.
Exercise
Regular exercise not only affects the way you look, but how you feel. Stress is an every day occurrence for most people, by exercising you can help eliminate some internal stressors.
Fruits and Veggies
Fruits and vegetables should make up about half of each meal. Aim towards half fruit for breakfast and for lunch and dinner, half vegetables.
Pay Attention
Before you give into snack foods make sure that you are really hungry and not just bored. Watch the clock, when was the last time you ate? Hunger cycles occur approximately every 90 minutes. Often thirst can be mistaken for hunger. Next time, drink a little water then wait to see if your hunger subsides.
Get dirty
Planting a small garden can help encourage healthy eating habits. Eggplant, tomatoes, green beans, onions, peppers, cabbage and carrots are examples of vegetables you can plant. Keep in mind, the vitamin contents will be at their highest levels when eaten straight from the garden.
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Weekly Crossword Puzzle ACROSS
Solved for March 28, 2013
1 Wynonna or Naomi of country music 5 “Doctor Zhivago” heroine 9 Files opened with Adobe, for short 13 Licked cookie 14 Underage person 15 La Scala showstopper 16 *Comforter-and-sheets set for a large mattress, say 19 Enter gingerly 20 Bigfoot cousin 21 “__ Misérables” 22 *Gaga way to be in love 25 Follow one’s new job, in Realtorese 26 “Cheerio!” 27 Sci-fi vehicle: Abbr. 30 Attention from Dr. Mom 32 Answers an invite, for short 36 *Big tourist draw 41 Movie trailer, e.g. 42 Sun, in Spain 43 Sea shocker 44 Hieroglyphic snakes 47 Lovers’ spat, say 50 *Industry-spanning work stoppage 55 Right-angle piece 56 Pamplona runner 57 Professor’s security 59 Simon Says relative, and a hint to what happens after the starts of 16-, 22-, 36- and 50-Across 62 Shade provider 63 In __: mad 64 Not right in the head 65 “Auld Lang __” 66 Nevada gambling city 67 Auto repair figs.
DOWN 1 Comic’s delivery 2 Dickens villain Heep 3 Like a thicket 4 Folded corner 5 Tina’s “30 Rock” role 6 “... for __, a tooth ...” 7 Poet Frost 8 Franklin of soul 9 Hippie’s digs 10 Dentist’s tool 11 Traffic violation consequences 12 Slumps 14 Camera maker that merged with Konica 17 Fries, for one 18 Coke Zero competitor 23 Battery unit 24 Sunup point 27 Baseball official 28 Gary Larson’s “The __ Side” 29 Pedro’s peeper 31 Dol. parts 33 Compete 34 “The Raven” poet 35 NBC sketch show 37 Yemen neighbor 38 Met, as a difficult challenge 39 Decays 40 Somewhat 45 Like political hawks 46 “Hell is other people” French dramatist 48 At no charge 49 Big operatic ending 50 Morning __: flower 51 DeGeneres’s sitcom 52 Actress Lindsay 53 Praise 54 Straight up 55 Young newts 58 Greek Cupid 60 Golfer Trevino 61 Self-importance
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” ARISTOTLE
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Cavs tie for 7th place at Ursinus BY KEVIN DURSO Sports Editor
The Cavaliers’ most recent trip to the links ended with a solid performance. The men’s golf team finished in a tie for seventh place out of 10 teams in Ursinus Invitational on Tuesday, April 16. Junior Rob Bass was once again the individual leader for the Cavs, posting the team’s low round of six-over 76. He finished seven shots off the individual title. Freshman Nate Pirone finished in a tie for 25th place, posting a score of 12-over 82. Freshman Rafe Sanders, sophomore Tommy Breslin and junior Brett Lockbaum also finished in the ranks. Sanders placed in a tie for 37th with a score of 86. Breslin was one shot behind Sanders at 87 and finished in a tie for 41st. Finally, Lockbaum placed in a tie for 56th with a score of 99. The Cavs finished with a team score of 331, 51-over par for the tournament and 30 shots off the leader. Messiah College captured the overall title with a score of 301, 21-over par for the tournament. Matt Burkhart led Messiah with an individual round of 69, one-under
for the round. He tied Eastern University’s Ryan Torresin, who won the individual title on the first playoff hole. The Cavs’ seventh place finish was the highest this season for a tournament with 10 or more teams competing. The Cavs have three remaining matches on the season. The first is a meeting against another CSAC school. They will play a round against Immaculata University at Hershey’s Mill Country Club on Thursday, April 18, at 2 p.m.
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Junior Rob Bass tied for forth overall with a round of 76 (+6) on the 6,312 circuit at Stonewall Golf Club, Tuesday April 16th at 1 p.m.
Stats and Standings Men’s Lacrosse
Women’s Lacrosse
CSAC STANDINGS
CSAC STANDINGS
Cabrini College 9-3 (3-0 CSAC) Immaculata University 2-9 (1-2 CSAC) Centenary College 10-1 (4-1 CSAC) Marywood University 3-9 (2-2 CSAC) Gwynedd-Mercy College 7-4 (3-1 CSAC) Neumann University 1-9 (0-3 CSAC) Rosemont College 1-12 (0-4 CSAC)
TEAM LEADERS
Cabrini College 8-5 (7-0 CSAC) Neumann University 12-3 (6-1 CSAC) Immaculata University 8-4 (4-2 CSAC) Marywood University 4-7 (4-2 CSAC) Notre Dame of Maryland 5-5 (3-3 CSAC) Centenary College 5-7 (3-3 CSAC) Gwynedd-Mercy College 3-10 (2-5 CSAC) Rosemont College 0-12 (0-7 CSAC) Cedar Crest College 1-11 (1-7 CSAC)
GOALS
TEAM LEADERS
ASSISTS
Lacie Doubet - 35 Katie Lasater - 35 Melissa Scanzano - 30
POINTS
Nathalie Basunga - 20 Christina Pasquariello - 18 Lacie Doubet - 17
SAVES
Lacie Doubet - 52 Nathalie Basunga - 45 Christina Pasqueriello - 42
Corey Elmer - 32 Bobby Thorp - 25 Damian Sobieski - 18 Corey Elmer - 30 Bobby Thorp - 12 Joey Shallow - 10 Corey Elmer - 62 Bobby Thorp - 37 Damian Sobieski - 25 Chris Treat - 67 Erick Zarzecki - 58
GOALS AGAINST AVERAGE Chris Treat - 6.98
SAVE PERCENTAGE Chris Treat - .588
AS OF TUESDAY, APRIL 16
GOALS
ASSISTS
POINTS
SAVES
Janel Folkomer - 102
GOALS AGAINST AVERAGE Janel Folkomer - 10.42
SAVE PERCENTAGE Janel Folkomer - .449
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Men’s tennis swept by Philly U BY KEVIN DURSO Sports Editor
The men’s tennis team fell to 3-11 on the season after being swept by Division II Philadelphia University, 9-0, on Tuesday, April 16. The Cavs lost all three doubles matches. The team of Kyle Burke and Josh Greenburg defeated the team of Ian Monson and Abui Santos, 8-3 in the lead doubles match. Anthony DiCicco and Sean Neary lost their doubles match, 8-5, against Chris Casamassima and Long Vo. Finally, Joe Halberr and Nate Krieger were swept, 8-0, in their match against Matthew Germani and Nail Rachidi. In singles play, the Cavs were swept out again. Monson played in the top match and fell to Ayman Barakat, 6-2 and 6-0. DiCicco suffered the defeat to Rachidi in straight sets, 6-0 and 6-0. Casamassima also swept his opponent, beating Santos, 6-0 and 6-0. Vo also completed a sweep on in his singles match, defeating Krieger, 6-0 and 6-0 as well. Neary held his own with Greenburg in the first set, falling 6-4, but wasn’t able to fight back in the second set, losing in straight sets, 6-1. Finally, the last hope for the Cavs to win a match, or even a set in singles play, fell to his opponent as well. Halberr was also swept in his match, losing to Germani, 6-0 and 6-0. The Cavs were playing their annual match against Philadelphia University, a trip into Division II play. The test of playing a Division II opponent is not to win the match but to see some tougher competition for their Division III and CSAC opponents. The Cavs return to playing conference opponents in their next match on Friday, April 19, when they host GwyneddMercy College. The match will be held on the Dixon Courts and start at 3:30 p.m.
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THURSDAY APRIL 18, 2013
Tracking LAX Cavs CSAC streak keeps going BY NICHOLAS CIPOLLONE Asst. Sports Editor
Cabrini is back to CSAC play and back to dominating its conference. So far the Cavs have played three CSAC games this year and they have won by at least a margin of 20 or more
goals. This past Saturday the Cavs dominated Marywood University with a score of 22-2. In addition to winning their sixth game in a row, after losing to number one SUNY Cortland, this is also the Cavs 93rd consecutive regular season win in the CSAC Conference.
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Corey Elmer (No. 3) had seven total points in his last game with three goals and four assists.
As a team the Cavs have really come together in recent games getting contributions from underclassmen as well as upper classmen. This past week senior Bobby Thorp was named CSAC Lacrosse Players of the week leading the Cavs to a pair of wins last week. In the Cavs game against Marywood, sophomore Mike Leyden scored a career high five goals on the day. In addition, Thorp, junior Corey Elmer, and sophomore Ethan Heisman all had hat tricks. Eight other Cavs scored showing the ability the Cavs have to spread the ball around and create scoring opportunities in showing their versatility. Freshman goal tender Chris Treat is getting starts and showing what he is capable of. With a record of 7-1, he is solid in between the post for the Cavs this season. Not to be over looked but the Cavs defense has come together in the past six games. The Cavs have not let up more than eight goals in any of the contests out-
scoring opponents 109-33 in these games. The Cavs are on a roll and now have a 9-3 record overall and 3-0 in the CSAC. Looking forward the Cavs have three more games left in the CSAC, two on the road and one at home then the CSAC playoffs start. Their next game is this Thursday, April 18, at Neumann University at 4 p.m. who are still looking for their first win in the CSAC conference.
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Lady Cavs unstoppable down stretch BY KEVIN DURSO Sports Editor
The Lady Cavs opened their season with five non-conference opponents. They lost all five games. Since then, they are undefeated - 8-0 overall, 7-0 in conference play. Simply put, the Lady Cavs cannot be stopped right now. The Lady Cavs aren’t just defeating teams by small margins. They are dominating. The closest margin of victory for the Lady Cavs has been eight goals. That was against Alvernia University, the only non-conference opponent they have faced since the five-game losing streak to open the season. Most recently, the Lady Cavs extended the winning streak to eight games with an 18-8 win over Immaculata on Tuesday, April 16. The Lady Cavs are now one win away from completing a sweep in CSAC play for the second straight season. They have already cruised to a first-round bye and home-field advantage in the CSAC Tournament. That is always top priority for the Lady Cavs. As they carry their winning
ways into the conclusion of the regular season, they have one game left on the schedule that could serve as a major marking point on their improvement from the beginning of the season. The College of New Jersey, among the top-ranked schools in women’s lacrosse every season, is an annual match that the Lady Cavs schedule. The game is not on the schedule to be won, but to gain valuable experience. And in some cases, the Lady Cavs have been known to make things interesting in the challenge. This season could be one of those years. The Lady Cavs certainly possess scoring talent and strong defense. They competed well against other difficult opponents like Rowan, Ursinus and University of Scranton. Could this be the season the Lady Cavs grab a major upset? This highly-anticipated game couldn’t come at a better time in the schedule. As the regular-season finale, the Lady Cavs know their place in the upcoming CSAC Tournament. They have nothing more to play for there until the playoffs start. So why not make a strong showing. The Lady Cavs always
try to achieve that. But the determination level could be higher than ever in this game. That might just make for an instant classic that the players and school won’t forget anytime soon. With three games left, the Lady Cavs don’t need to prove anything more about this season. But with a major upset,
there wouldn’t be much arguing the talent of this team.
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Kaitlyn Smith (No. 7) alerting her fellow teammate of an oncoming attacker.
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Cavs over match Marywood in a 22-2 win BY NICHOLAS CIPOLLONE Asst. Sports Editor
Men’s lacrosse won again against Marywood University on Saturday, April 13, at Edith Robb Dixon Field, making that six wins in a row for the Cavs. Cabrini was in control of the game from the start. Just under one minute and a half into the game Cavs stike first blood with a goal from senior Bobby Thorp. Thorp finished with a hat trick and three assists on the day. Cavs scored again, this time it was sophomore Ethan Heisman with the goal with just under six and a half minutes left in the first quarter. Heisman finished with a hat trick of his own and one assists on the day. This sparked the Cavs as they went on to score seven goals from five different scorers with five minutes left in the first quarter. In second quarter the Cavs picked up where they left off with sophomore Mike Leyden scoring his third goal in the contest. Leyden finished with a career high five goals in the game. The Cavs went on to score two more goals in the quarter widening the margin to 12. The Cavs kept the game scorless while tacking on five more goals in the third extending the lead to 17.
Phillies early season struggles have familiar problem CABRINI ATHLETICS / SUBMITTED PHOTO
Bobby Thorp (No. 8) scored 3 goals and 3 assists in a 22-2 win over Marywood Uniersity, Saturday, April 13th at Edith Robb Dixon Field. In the forth quarter Marywood prevented the shut out and were able to get on the board twice within a two minute window making it 18-2 in favor of the Cavs. The Cavs went on to score four more goals with Jake Donohoe icing the score at
22-2. The Cavaliers are set to play Thursday, April 18, at Neumann University at 4 p.m. NCC36@CABRINI.EDU
BOX SCORE Marywood University 2 No. 8 Cabrini 22 GOALS: CAB: MIKE LEYDEN 5, COREY ELMER 3, BOBBY THORP 3, ETHAN HEISMAN 3, DAMIAN SOBIESKI, EVAN ALLVORD, JOEY SHALLOW, MATT FIQUEROA, KEVIN MACQUILLIAM, JAKE DONOHOE, JOHN DOHERTY, BRUCE OVERBAY GOALKEEPERS: CAB: CHRIS TREAT - 5 FOR 7 SAVES, KEVIN GALLAGHER 1 FOR 1
Widener sweeps Lady Cavs BY NICHOLAS CIPOLLONE Asst. Sports Editor
The Lady Cavs fell to a 10-16 record after losing both games of a non-conference doubleheader to Widener University Tuesday, April 16. The first game started off as a pitcher’s duel. Through the first five innings of play neither team could break the score drought. The top of the sixth inning was the turning point for Widener as they had a break surge of six runs in the inning. The surge began with centerfielder Alie Alkins getting hit by a pitch to lead off the inning. She then advanced to second base on a sacrifice bunt by pitcher Jackie Korang. Then a double from Casey Hargadon scored Alkins. This broke the scoring drought and opened the flood gates as Widener put together a string of six consecutive hits scoring five additional runs in the inning. This iced the scoring for the game as Cabrini failed to get on the board. A dominating preformance from carried Widener as Korang pitched six innings only letting up four hits. Jamie Williams came in to relieve Korang in the seventh, pitching a scoreless bottom half. As the second game of the double header started, the Cavs started off the game scoring early in the first inning. Atzert started things off with a double and later scored on an RBI single by Kaitlyn Cooper. Widener struck back scoring three runs of their own in the following top half of the second inning. They then went on to score two more runs in the third giving them a 5-1 lead after just three innings. The score remained the same until the fifth inning. With two outs, the Cavs rallied as seniors Atzert and Taylor McGarvey drew
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Lindsey Atzery (No. 4) went 2-3 in a loss in the second game of the double header. Cabrini was swept by Widner University, 6-0 the first game and 12-3.
walks and freshman Katie Hall hit a single to load the bases. Sophomore Steph Diegel singled to score Atzert and McGarvey. The rally was then silenced after a walk to load the bases was followed by a fly out. Widener added a run in the top of the sixth making the score 6-3. They then went on to break the game open scoring six runs on six hits icing the
score at 12-3. The Lady Cavs will Conference play with header Wenesday, April University. The first pitch off the game at 3 p.m.
return to CSAC another double 17, at Neumann is scheduled kick
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GAME 1 BOX SCORE
GAME 2 BOX SCORE
Game 1 Widener University 6 Cabrini 0
Game 2 Widener University 12 Cabrini 3
At the heart of the Phillies’ 81-81 season, there was the late-inning struggles of the bullpen. Any sport involves a lot of hindsight. What would have been if not for that ninthinning meltdown? They are questions that go unanswered. In the early going of the 2013 season, the Phillies are once again struggling to move above the .500 mark. Why? The answer is familiar. The Phillies are 6-7 after 13 games in 2013. Two of the losses fall on Cole Hamels, who has struggled out of the gate. Two also fall on Roy Halladay. And yes, the starting pitching has not performed all that well either. But there is little or no relief from the bullpen, especially in the games where the starters have struggled. Jeremy Horst has pitched in five games as a middle reliever. He is 0-1 and the Phillies have lost all five games in which he’s appeared. He has allowed six earned runs and four of five inherited baserunners to score as well. Chad Durbin has been equally as terrible. He has allowed all seven inherited runners he has taken to score. The bullpen has not been an area of strength. That can only hurt the Phillies at this point. As the old adage goes, you can’t win a pennant in April, but you can lose it. Relief pitching will truly be the make or break aspect of the Phillies’ season. Make the pitches necessary and get out of the jams they are presented, and the Phillies can probably perform on a level that may be good enough for the Postseason. But if they don’t, they could be finished before the season even gets into the dog days of summer. And that would mean another season of frustration for Phillies fans. It wouldn’t be near the desired result but would be more than fitting for the Philly sports timeline of 2013. Let’s all hope the bullpen gets it together. KAD323@CABRINI.EDU
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Thursday, April 11
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Men’s Golf 2:00 p.m. Men’s Lacrosse at Neumann University 4:00 p.m.
Friday, April 12 Softball DH vs. Centenary College 3:00 p.m. Men’s Tennis 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 13 Women’s Lacrosse at Rosemont College 1:00 p.m. Men’s Lacrosse vs. Gwynedd-Mercy 1:00 p.m. Men’s Tennis 1:00 p.m. Men’s Lacrosse vs. Marywood University 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 14 No games
Monday, April 15 Men’s Golf 12:30 p.m. Softball vs. Valley Forge Christian College 3 p.m.
Tuesday, April 16 Men’s Golf 1:00 p.m. Softball (DH) vs. Widener University 3:00 p.m. Women’s Lacrosse at Widener University 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 17 No games
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TOP: The Lady Cavs are now 8-5 overall and 7-0 in the CSAC after an 18-8 win over Immaculata University. LOWER LEFT: Lacie Doubet (No. 20) had six goals in the Cav’s win. LOWER RIGHT: Christina Pasquariello (No. 4) had two goals and two assist in the win.
Lady Cavs power past IU Women’s lacrosse improves to 8-5 overall and remain undefeated in CSAC play with an 18-8 win over Immaculata. BY ANTHONY HYPOLITE Asst. Sports Editor
The Lady Cavs extended their winning streak to eight games with an 18-8 win over Immaculata University on Tuesday, April 16. The Lady Cavs showed their dominance right from the first goal of the game to even the score which was scored with just over two minutes into the game by sophomore Taylor Carroll. Lacie Doubet led the Cavaliers with a season high six goals and seven points. Her first goal of the game also gave the Lady Cavs the lead. Sophomore Melissa Scazano also tallied three goals and two assists in the win. Christina Pasquariello was also beneficial towards the win with two goals and two assists. This was the last time that Pasquariello
and Kaitlyn Smith would play on the Dixon Field, at least until the playoffs. It was the final regular season game for the two senior athletes. They have had extremely successful careers. Pasqueriello, in her career, was able to score 86 goals with 45 assists, excellent numbers for a four-year career. Smith, who mainly played a defensive role, forced 19 turnovers and secured 19 career ground balls. Sara Carzo scored her first goal four minutes into the first half. Doubet had a hat trick in the first four minutes of the game as well with the last goal unassisted. Scanzano scored her first moments after Doubet’s third. Nearing the end of the first half Sara, Pasqueriello and freshmen Nathalie Basunga both scored to increase the lead to 14-4. Sophomore Karlie Gruccio scored
about a minute into the second half of the game. Scanzano had completed a hat trick 30 seconds after Gruccio’s goal. Freshman Grace Capuzzi added to the influx of goals with her third career goal with 27 minutes left in the second half. Doubet showed extreme skill today with the goal total that she produced on a regular basis in her freshman season. This win was the eighth consecutive win in a row for the women’s lacrosse team. They go for their ninth straight win as they close out the conference schedule for the season when they face Rosemont College on Saturday, April 20, at 1 p.m.
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BOX SCORE Immacuata University 8 Cabrini College 18 GOALS: CAB: LACIE DOUBET (6), MELISSA SCANZANO (3), SARA CARZO (2), CHRISTINA PASQUARIELLO (2), TAYLOR CARROLL, GRACE CAPUZZI, NATHALIE BASUNGA, KATIE LASATER, KARLIE GRUCCIO IU: KATIE COOK (3), ALLISON JAKAVICK (3), DANIELLE LOPEZ (2) GOALKEEPERS: CAB: JANEL FOLKOMER - 6 FOR 14 IU: NICOLE BEHRNDT - 5 FOR 23