Roy Bourgeois – a soldier of solidarity Thursday Oct. 24, 2013 VOL. LV, ISSUE VIII
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Cabrini Students and faculty were treated to an insightful afternoon dedicated to education regarding injustices some say the United States funds. With justice being an integral part of the fabric of Cabrini, all can learn from someone like Roy Bourgeois, a human rights activist and founder of the School of Americas Watch. As an opening during the Monday, Oct. 14, 2013, talk in Widener Lecture Hall, Roy Bourgeois reflected on the injustice that he was involved in as a child in his own church and believes even the Church can continue to perpetrate injustices. “We were making God our partner in racism,” Bourgeois said. A Vietnam veteran, Bourgeois learned many things from his stint over seas. “Simply we are not made for war,” Bourgeois, the defrocked-priest, said. “Our loving creator gave us a conscience. “We have a heart that often has compassion in it and we cannot go about the business of killing and go on with life as before.” Bourgeois believes we need others to awaken us, during our lives. It was the poor and injured Vietnam orphans, or teachers as he called them, which helped Bourgeois to confront ignorance, prejudice and a lack of wisdom. It was not until his final leg of his tour in Vietnam that he felt God calling him to the priesthood. After researching the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, Bourgeois was filled with hope. “My four years in the military were going to be up and I was going to be joining the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers. I was filled with hope. The hope continues today,” Bourgeois said.
Following several years of reflection and preparation, Bourgeois was ordained and sent to service the poor in the western part of South America, Bolivia. As the children in Vietnam once taught him, now so did the Bolivian people. “They taught this gringo so much, especially about their struggle — their lives. Most of the people in Bolivia are struggling for survival — living on the edge,” Bourgeois said. Protecting the United States’ economic interests and exploiting the poor through funding the brutal dictatorship that controlled Bolivia, it upset Bourgeois to know that the struggling they endured was at the hands of his own country. “There is a lot of money to be made by exploiting cheap labor in these countries,” Bourgeois said. Bolivia is where Bourgeois learned liberation theology. It is a theology that empowers the poor and teaches a God of love, which was contrary to what he learned in his church in Louisiana. This interpretation of Christianity begins with the idea that no one is to live in poverty, be subject to injustice or a victim of violence. “It is through all this liberation theology that came the all important word solidarity,” Bourgeois said. “It’s the idea of making someone else’s struggle, your struggle.” After being arrested and deported from Bolivia, his attempts of returning were thwarted. Bourgeois then set his sights on El Salvadore. Like Bolivia, the center of El Salvatore’s strength came from the United States. The El Salvadorian soldiers were being trained in the School of the Americas, an institution located within the walls of the United States Army post, Fort Benning, Georgia. “Giving guns and training to those doing the killing. This is all being done in our name, with our taxes,” Bourgeois said.
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Terri Allen, a junior English and social work major and Jon Miller, a junior English and philosophy major, are seen as a unit on campus. The duo balance classes, activities, sports and a long term-relationship. This year, the couple has added resident assistants to their list of responsibilities. Although the role can be stressful, both agree that they are doing “heart work,” not hard work and the RA duties have given them a separate identity as well as an increased appreciation for each other. While many Cabrini students were enjoying the last days off summer soaking up the sun at the beach and spending time with friends, Allen and Miller went through intense RA training. Training included a retreat in the woods where they could not use technology. Students were cut off from using their cell phones, and fairly “miserable” from the detox. “It was a lot of fun bonding with each other spending late nights making s’mores and building trust,” Allen said. Allen and Miller make their residents feel comfortable with coming to them for anything. Miller shared that one of his residents opened up to him about his life. Miller was happy to talk and be there for his resident going beyond his traditional RA duties. SEE RA RELATIONSHIPS ON PAGE 8
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CABRINI DAY! Tuesday, November 12, 2013
- Lead for Change, 10:30 a.m., Dixon Center Is there an injustice in society that you think needs attention? Educate fellow Cabrini community members about the injustice and how we can work together to fix it. - Cabrini Day Speaker: Eboo Patel, 2 p.m., Grace Hall Atrium Author of “Acts of Faith,” Eboo Patel and a member of his staff will lead a workshop as part of the keynote address. The goal of this workshop is to get the students talking about how they can work together to bring about positive change in the world. For more information on all the Cabrini Day events visit cabrini.edu
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Cyberbullying: where do the parents come in? Another tragedy adds to the ever-growing list as another young teen commits suicide due to cyberbullying. 12-year-old Florida native Rebecca Ann Sedwick’s heartbreaking story has been the most recent, well-covered case to date dealing with the cyberbullying issue. Unfortunately the details of the case are similar to most dealing with this subject, however this particular case has brought the aspect of parental responsibility into view more than most. It is a controversy that arises after every incident like this and there isn’t necessarily a right answer, only opinons. Collectively, as a staff, we’ve talked the topic through in detail and realize that there are extenuating circumstances, and therefore disagreement, like any other contentious issue. It’s hard to get accurate perspective when you come from a different technological generation where not only was the technology not available, it was nowhere near as prevalent with our age group. It is common now to see a seventh grader with a smartphone, or iPad. Many homework assignments are moving online, giving young students more opportunity to browse the Internet, most times unsupervised. No one can argue that cyberbullying, or bullying of any sort, is anything but awful. However, the consensus of our group has agreed that youth today have entirely too much freedom with all the technology that they use. It’s true that none but their generation can relate to what they have, but it has always been this way with new technology. Young adults have always experienced and been more adept with current innovations. So why now does cyberbullying only continue to surge? Parents now seem to be less strict as a whole than in previous generations. Children always need some form of
structure, otherwise they will experiment with the boundaries of their freedom. It is becoming more obvious that the leash is being loosened and there’s no clear answer as to why that is. Not only are parents not paying enough attention to what their children do on the computer, but there is a clear lack of effort in educating them on how to properly use the sites, especially those of social media. It is hard to think of a reason why a 12-year-old would need a facebook, twitter, instagram, etc. And yet, you see more and more that they do, and they post often. They are just figuring everything out for themselves; again testing their limits. However, they don’t understand that everything they put on the Internet is forever. It can be retrieved at any time or place and can have long-term consequences. People are more courageous when posting online or through text because they don’t see the immediate effects or reactions. But if anything, the comments made there can be even more harmful because they are in print; they can be looked back at and are possibly up somewhere everyone can see. Parents seem to be afraid to be strict or let their kids fall out of the norm because everyone else’s children are using the same technology. A child’s safety, growth and well-being should always be a parents top priority. This does not mean they should let their kids learn for themselves, but instead not be afraid to enforce limits, parental blocks and access. Parents need to remember that they are parents first, not friends. Children learn through discipline. How do we expect them to learn if they are not even being taught? You can’t control how youth will act or treat each other, but you can be mindful of how it can happen and how to limit it.
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Corrections: “It’s a Wonderful Life” article, Oct. 3, 2013 issue, contained a number of errors. Dr. Thomas Stretton, the theater director and associate professor of education for 12 years, is directing this version of the classic story. Dr. Adeline Bethany is named as the musical director in the story, but there is no musical director. The Tech Director’s name is spelled Bob Iodice. The Set Designer’s name is spelled Joseph Urbanik. The play is called “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” and was written by Joe Landry. It tells the story of Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The commercials in the production are actual commercials from the 1940s. This version includes actors interacting with the cast of the show at the beginning. There are not eight performances. The dates have been set. The cast rehearses three nights a week and all day Saturday and Sunday afternoon. One member of the cast is the daughter of a faculty member. The young boy is not related to any college employee. Loquitur regrets the errors. “Runner uses his ‘Saturday Morning Pass’ to win the 5K race” article, Oct. 3, 2013 issue: Ralph Manoppello’s name was misspelled in the print and online version. Corrected on Oct. 15, 2013.
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Do you have enough time in the day? BY LAUREN HIGHT Staff Writer
According to the Merriam and Webster dictionary, the definition of time is “a measurable period during which an action continues.” With minutes always ticking away, we as humans have to be cautious of how to spend it so we can accomplish all of the necessary things while still having time to have fun. Maritza DeJesus, coordinator for academic counseling, and Matt Slutz, writing specialist, of the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) teamed up to form a time management workshop that assists students and members of the Cabrini community to distribute their time more wisely. “Time management is key no matter where you go,” DeJesus said. Whether you are a student or a teacher, stay-at-home parent or work a nine to five job, chances are you are always working to get something done. Is that something staying up to write a paper? Is it making sure the dog is fed? Is it even just making sure the television is on at 8 p.m. tuned to a certain channel? Regardless of what that something actually is, it requires time out of your day to complete it. DeJesus and Slutz started off the workshop with a demonstration. There was a large jar, a bag of sand and 10 rocks laying next to each other on the table and the room’s first reaction was pure confusion. DeJesus explained that the jar represented one day of your life, the sand was the fun things and the rocks were the important objectives of the day. First all of the sand was placed in the jar and then all of the rocks. The issue was that the sand took up so much space which forced the rocks to overflow out of the jar. This represents a person spending majority of their free time doing any unimportant notions and then running out of time in the day to work on the important stuff. The demonstration was then reversed and the rocks were put in first followed by the sand. This time everything was capable of fitting into the jar because the sand fell between the cracks. The purpose of the demonstration was to showcase the significance of what to prioritize and it introduced the first main topic of the workshop. Completing important stuff vs. unimportant stuff is a struggle many people face and it is critical to recognize the difference when deciding what you are going to take time out of your day to do. They are not the only two factors however that should affect your decision. Determining whether something is urgent or non-urgent is also key because that could persuade you to do one task over another. According to DeJesus, important means something you need now but it will not affect your life in a week, month or even year. Urgent on the other hand is something that presents itself last minute and has to be done, but will not necessarily have a long last effect on you. A good technique DeJesus shares is drawing four quadrants on a piece of
paper and labeling one “important/urgency,” the next “just important”, the third “just urgent” and the last “not important/not urgent.” After everyone set up their papers, they began listing the events they have done in the last week and assigned them to a certain quadrant. “If something is important but an urgent event pops up, that first event is still important,” DeJesus said as she walked around the room looking at everyone’s papers. She and Slutz guided the room through the process, offering their assistance to anyone who requested it. After everyone was comfortable with the idea of important vs. urgent and their reciprocals, Slutz took charge of the room to explain tools and techniques to help organize the lists that were just created. Slutz described cell phone calenders, agendas and whiteboards to all be common tools that can assist one with organizing their thoughts of when to do a specific task. Once it is determined when each thing should be done, it is vital to approximate how much time should be allotted to each task. Having a plan is one of the major steps in achieving successful time management skills, but beware that obstacles will come your way and you will have to work with what what you have. Everyone was then prompted to anonymously write down their best time management strategy and the ideas were dispersed among the room. Participants were asked to grade the ideas on a scale of one to seven and the first to hit 21 points, or come closest to that number in three rounds would be deemed the winner. This got everyone participating with each other and sharing their ideas with the rest of the group. With three papers each having a total of 14 points, there was a three-way tie. As they were read in front of the room, they all included writing things down as soon as due dates are announced and to keep reminding yourself of what should take priority. As the workshop comes to an end, students became more comfortable with approaching time mangement. Kiera Williams, junior social work major, said “This workshop made it clear what is considered important and not important. It also gave me really good examples of ways to better manage my time.” Even though the workshop has been completed, DeJesus and Slutz encourage students to contact them for additional help and are welcome to stop by the CTL anytime for assistance. LSH42@CABRINI.EDU
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Ever wonder if you would survive the zombie All are welcomed to join in mass and worship Senior portraits will be taken on the apocalypse? Find out during the Zombie Run! as a community mansion lawn all day. Students may sign-up First heat runs at 9:00 p.m. in the Student Life office. Bruckmann Memorial Chapel 7 p.m.
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A R O U N D T H E WORLD Moose Die-Off Alarms Scientists Moose populations are in steep decline in Montana, British Columbia, New Hampshire and Minnesota and no one is quite sure why. In Minnesota, one of the moose populations has virtually disappeared since the 1990s, declining from 4,000 to fewer than 100. As a result, all moose hunting is suspended. Although no one is really quite sure why this decline is happening, climate change remains a popular theory. Another theory at work is heat stress. When the temperature rises, the moose have to exert more energy to stay cool, which can lead to exhaustion and death. Read the full story at nytimes.com | Oct. 14, 2013
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President Barack Obama speaks about the reopening of government following the shutdown during a news conference in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, October 17, 2013
Republicans Back Down, Ending Crisis Over Shutdown and Debt Limit The House and Senate approved a last-minute legislation, which ended a 16-day government shutdown. This legislation extended federal borrowing power to avert a financial default, which would have worldwide repercussions. The Senate voted overwhelmingly 81 to 18 to approve a proposal hammered out by the Republican and Democratic leaders. The House followed a few hours later voting 285 to 144 to approve a Senate plan which would fund the government through Jan. 15 and raise the debt limit through Feb. 7. Read the full story at nytimes.com | Oct. 16 2013
Snowden Says He Took No Secret Files to Russia Edward Snowden said in an interview earlier this month that he did not take any secret N.S.A documents with him when he fled to Russia earlier in June. Snowden said he gave all of the classified documents to journalist he met in Hong Kong before flying to Moscow and did not keep any copies for himself. He also stated that he was able to protect the documents from China’s spies. In an interview that occurred over encrypted online communications, Snowden offered responses to accusations made against him by American officials. Throughout this interview Snowden also revealed new insights into why he became disillusioned with the N.S.A. Read the full story at nytimes.com | Oct. 17, 2013
The word many Mexicans are using to describe the situation in Washington D.C is kind of harsh: berrinche. Berrinche is word used to describe spoiled rich kids, “blind to their privilege and the effects of their misbehavior,” according to the New York Times article. The world has reacted mostly with disbelief that the reigning superpower of the world could fall into such a mess. “They’re putting at risk thousands of jobs here in Mexico. Many companies here depend on the American economy’s health. And if everything continues to be so uncertain, they’ll start laying people off,” said Ahman Fayad, an administrative assistant in Mexico City. Many people around the world seemed shocked that the U.S. are the ones in this place. Read the full story at nytimes.com | Oct. 15, 2013
Shutdown to Cost U.S. Billions, Analysts Say, While Eroding Confidence Although the government shutdown ended, it will cost the United States several billion dollars according to estimates made by economic research firms. The damage will be great especially when combined with the country almost defaulting. “The three weeks of government shutdown will cost the economy $3.1 billion in gross domestic product from lost government services,” estimated Paul Edelstein and Doug Handler HIS Global Insight, an economic research firm. It seems that the shutdown has caused more lasting damages to businesses and workers. The thousands of workers that were not able to work the past 16 days may not receive payment Read the full story at nytimes.com | Oct. 18 2013
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New minors, big changes A few new minors have found their place here at Cabrini. Before class registration starts, here’s an in-depth look at three new minors Cabrini has to offer.
Black Studies
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Cabrini college approved a new way to enhance and develop a critical skill set in their gifted students. Last fall, Cabrini decided to offer a writing major and minor to its students who are interested in becoming adept in this “21st century craft,” as Dr. Amy Persichetti puts it. The program is designed to help the process of creating a liberally educated person and covers both creative writing and non-fiction writing for a diverse audience. The certificate program that Cabrini is offering along side of the major and minor focuses on the nuances of writing. As Perichettei put it, the certificate says to potential employers “Here is a skill set that I know I have.” The certificate is meant to indicate to the employer that the potential employee worked hard on that part of their learning experience and is ready to try it out in the real world. Overall, the program is meant to nurture the “creative and artistic, but also the nuts and bolts” of writing, Persichetti said. Woodcrest, the new literary magazine, is being celebrated at a launch party on Nov. 23 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Woodcrest is designed to cultivate an artistic culture on campus and encourage participation in a variety of different forums. As a follow up of the launch, there will be a spoken word workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and then an open mic poetry reading from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
A new minor recently being offered at Cabrini is the Black Studies minor. This new minor offers courses that are available to students interested in studying diversity and cultures of people of African descent in more detail. The new minor is included within the history and political science department at Cabrini. The minor requires students to complete 18 credits with Introduction to Black Studies and the Struggle for Black Equality being the two required classes for the minor followed by 12 elective credits from many subjects including Harlem Renaissance and Toni Morrison as well as many others. Dr. Darryl Mace, associate professor in the history department who is also teaching classes in the Black Studies minor such as Introduction to Black Studies and Comparative Slavery, said “Students will investigate systems of power that have historically and continue to affect the lives live people of African descent.” Dr. Mace said that he hopes this will allow students to branch out and learn more about the African people and their culture. “In the minor, students will learn how to view social, political, and cultural structures from a Black Studies perspective,” Mace said. The Black Studies minor will explore different themes including Pan-Africanism and Afrocentrisim amongst others.
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The new minor in Leadership Studies at Cabrini, which has been available starting this fall semester of 2013 has opened up a lot new courses and exciting opportunities for students. In order to graduate with this minor a person will have to be graduating with 18 credits in the minor. These courses are 3 credits each. The different courses will help students understand all of the facets of leadership. The course requirements for this minor consist of global leadership, foundations of leadership, group structures and processes and leadership internship. In addition, a gateway course that consist of various courses with leadership designation and may also count towards a core requirement. Along with these leadership courses Cabrini also offers a leadership studies certificate. To obtain a leadership studies certificate a student must complete certain courses that are 3 credits each and must end up with 6 credits. Cabrini has introduced this minor so students can reflect on their personal style of ethical studies. Cabrini believes that this minor is a great way for students to prepare for future leadership positions in whatever field the student decides to join in the work force. Having this as your minor will give you a leg up in the communications field while interviewing for different jobs. It is also a good marketing tool when interviewing for jobs. “All companies are looking for students with leadership potential and the minor is complementary to any major,” Dr. Mary Harris said.
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Roy Bourgeois, working for peace CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE
The vast majority of U.S. citizens are unaware of the untold suffering on the receiving end of the United State’s foreign policies. “Our greatest enemy in this country is ignorance,” Bourgeois said. Hoping that someday, all the people Bourgeois speaks to will reach a moment in their lives where they will do acts of civil disobedience for the pursuit of justice. “We have to follow our conscious. Our actions are rooted in our experiences,” Bourgeois said. “How sad it is if we go through life and at the end we look back and we lived our lives so unthreateningly.” Bourgeois has taken his own advice, and though he has been sent to prison several times, he believes it has all been for good reasons. “We were sent to prison for a year and a half, no regrets. It was the best retreat—I think, that I ever made,” Bourgeois said. Prison did not keep him back, once he was out, he went back to work in hopes of ending the injustice surrounding Fort Benning. Aside from creating documentaries and speaking to universities, in 1990 Bourgeois created the School of Americas Watch. This advocacy organization’s mission is to nonviolently protest the unjust actions of the School of Americas. Every November on the weekend before Thanksgiving, Bourgeois stages a protest at the front gates of Fort Benning where a group of Cabrini students will be attending this fall. “When we gather, it’s a big celebration of hope,” Bourgeois said. Speakers, musicians and students come together to realize the connectivity between all the injustices in the world, not merely the mission of SOA Watch. While carrying white crosses and photographs, the weekend long protest ends with Sunday’s silent funeral procession. When the march meets the large gates of Fort Benning, white crosses and pictures are fastened between the posts of the tall barbed wire fences. In recent time, Bourgeois has made great strides towards the extinction of the injustice surrounding the Western Hemisphere
“Both of my internships have not only given me excellent learning experiences and the chance to sharpen important skills, they’ve helped me build professional relationships that I’ll be able to take with me no matter where I end up in my career.” - Jesse Gaunce, currently interning at Bad Rhino and the Main Line Chamber of Commerce
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Human rights activist Roy Bourgeois during his presentation on Monday, Oct. 14, 2013.
Institute for Security Cooperation, succeeding title of the SOA. Even though succeeding at pushing six countries to withdrawal their use of the institution, the recent congressional bill, HR2989, is more exciting in his opinion. The purpose of the bill is to suspend the authority of the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation’s, and begin investigations in response to human rights violations through the institute. Roy Bourgeois has made it the hallmark of his life to fight inequality and hopes all can help him. Bourgeois said, “I don’t know what can be more important in life, than working for peace and struggling for justice. Struggling for equality.”
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Getting back to your roots
BY PARISA GHAFARI Staff Writer
A lot of people say that coming to the US was the best decision they ever made. I would agree to that. Although it wasn’t exactly my decision, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Many people would define a first generation American to be someone who is the first person in their family to be born in the United States. I consider a first generation American a person who gained their US citizenship shortly after coming to the US.
I was born in Dubai, a country located near Saudi Arabia in the Middle East. Dubai is one of the 7 countries which make up the United Arab Emirates. Dubai has recently gained popularity over the past several years, mostly being known for its uprising economy, architecture, and wealth. To explain how I was brought to the US, we have to go back in time to 1979 in Tehran, Iran, which where I am originally from. In the late ‘70s there was a revolution in Iran which brought many young Persians to believe that the best thing for their future was to flee their country; this included both of my parents before they ever met. My mother decided to go to London to study abroad and learn English. My father did the same thing, going to school for civil engineering. They met in 1980. Both were from the same country and had similar reasons for escaping to London. They got married a few months later in Iran and decided that it wasn’t where they wanted to start a family. They went back to London, completed their studies and decided to move to Dubai. Since my dad was a civil engineer, he figured Dubai was the perfect place to settle down. Dubai was
in the process of being rebuilt from the ground up and he could contribute. After my parents lived in Dubai for nearly 10 years, I was finally born in 1988. Dubai was the new place to be and everyone wanted to live there. It caused a lot of controversy with its beauty and all the wealthy people migrated there. Eventually Kuwait was planning on attacking Dubai for their oil. This news was the worst thing that could have happened. My family immediately moved from the UAE to the USA , settling down in Orange County, California. We lived there for two years, from 1990-92. We later came to Pennsylvania. Growing up in the U.S. was normal to me. I traveled the world with my parents when I was younger and didn’t realize the difference in culture until I was older. I always spoke multiple languages and celebrated a wide range of holidays, from Persian New Years to Christmas. I was definitely an Americanized child growing up 100 percent Persian, yet living in the US. When we think of being international, we think of diversity. We think of culture, language, tradition, values, etc. I do believe that a person can easily forget where they come from if they don’t carry
on those traditions that they were taught at an early age. By learning your native language, visiting the country which you originate from and celebrating those holidays which are in your blood, you can learn more about yourself and go down a deeper path and learn about what makes you who you are. I firmly believe that people now a days who are living in the US don’t know anything about themselves. It’s a shame that so many people don’t know where they come from, and what reasons lie behind why and how they ended up here. The reasons for this is because most people who are living in the US have grandparents, great grandparents, and so on who lived here for as long as they could remember. But we didn’t all just magically appear here. There is a reason why each and every one of us is here today. Diversity is what makes up America. It’s what lies beneath each of our souls. Diversity is an essence of us all and when it comes down to it, we are all international. Some of us just haven’t figured out how yet. PG425@CABRINI.EDU
Swapping out sodas: looking for healthier snack options around campus
BY STOCKLY BUABENG Staff Writer
Everyone wants to stay healthy. We often find ourselves caught in the traps of vending machines with the tasteful snacks and sodas sitting in them. One of America’s leading causes of death and health issues is obesity. Statistics show that nearly one out of three Americans
are either overweight or obese. Americans are dealing with issues of obesity and vending machines are one of the leading causes with its empty calories and trans fats. On campuses and local schools, students who wish to enjoy junk food are easily attracted to the snacks and sodas in vending machines. The one important point about vending machines is that people do not stop to think of what they wish to get before hitting the button. Even though it is quite understandable that we cannot stop people from eating their favorite snacks, we can educate ourselves on how to stay healthy. We can eat our favorite snacks and sodas while staying healthy and looking good. People should not wait for the government to help encourage good eating habits; we can all help each other starting from our schools, homes and even among our friends. The awkward feeling here is that when given the chance people will abuse it and do whatever they want at their own risk. Companies can adopt certain strategies to ensure successful healthy living that is, by swapping out unhealthy vending machines for healthy ones with small portions of truly healthy options. We all wish to stay healthy and live long and this looks to be a step in the right direction if vending machine companies adopted this kind of strategy. Even though attempting all these healthy options is not really going
to solve the issue of obesity, it looks like a perfect place to start. If unhealthier snacks are replaced with the healthy snack, the feeling is that it’s going to be a start when it comes to encouraging people to making healthier choices all around and not just with snacks and sodas in vending machines which is a good thing. Vending machine companies should minimize artificial additives and focus more on fiber, protein, complex carbohydrates and vitamins. We need to constantly check on our calorie intake and how we can keep up and maintain it. If the calorie count goes beyond what is expected, the minimal snack rule needs to be applied that is having the snack food having nutrient density. The least these companies can do is fill these machines with healthy snacks and juices to at least help reduce the obesity rate in schools. Every school has been put in the perfect position to reinforce healthy eating habits and they can do so by ensuring physical activity behaviors that we all need to maintain optimal health. We all need to come together and help fight to improve the quality of foods and beverages sold in our schools so as to help stay healthy and live a more productive life. SB3349@CABRINI.EDU
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Is campus parking really that much of a problem? Everyone has their gripes about the lack of convenient parking on campus, but is it actually as serious of a problem as we all make it out to be?
BY ALEXA MILANO News Editor
Let’s just get this out of the way: most students think there is not enough parking on the west side of campus. Being a sophomore last year, I didn’t really realize this issue because it was easy for me to find parking near East Res. However, there should be no reason that during the week the closest spot I can get to West Res is by House 2.
I understand that the Dixon lot is available for us to park in, and if I can’t find a spot any closer than House 4, I park in Dixon. However, it gets really frustrating when I come back on campus and have to drive all around Residential Boulevard looking for a spot. Here’s the other issue: Why is the majority of the parking on the east side of campus? Mostly, lower classmen live there so there aren’t as many cars as there are on the west side. I just feel like it would make the most sense if there was the most parking where the juniors and seniors live. I haven’t noticed as much of an issue on the weekends because most people go home, but when I find a prime parking spot, I don’t want to move my car for fear of losing said spot. That’s not the point of having a car on campus. When I lived in East I never had to worry about finding a good spot or a spot close to the door; there were always spots available. Now, I just never expect to actually find a spot to park in near West Res. I can’t really talk about parking in the commuter lot behind Founder’s Hall
because I’m not a commuter. The only thing I really noticed about it is that it always looks very full. All that being said, I think this issue gets complained about more than necessary. Is it annoying that fewer spots are available to students in West and the apartments? Yes. Do I get frustrated when I can’t find a spot near my door? Yes. Would it be convenient if I could always walk out the door and have my car be waiting for me? Of course. However, I know that this doesn’t always happen. And for the most part, I’m over it. People complain about it and people are going to keep complaining about it, but I don’t know if that will change anything. And actually, the price of our parking permits aren’t that bad. I mean I don’t always have $100 casually lying around, but it could be worse. I had a bigger issue this year actually receiving my parking permit than finding a spot to park in. I think it’s kind of silly how much energy is wasted on complaining of the lack of parking. As much as we all may complain, it’s not going to keep anyone from
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having their car on campus. Because in reality, having your car on campus and having to walk a bit to get to it is much better than not having a car at all. ARM364@CABRINI.EDU
P NK is the new black
BY LAUREN HIGHT Staff Writer
Fall is usually associated with cooler weather, football and the leaves changing from greens to reds and yellows. Bright colors are not typically related with this season, but October brings in a splash of pink everywhere you go. Ever since 1985, the American Cancer Society has deemed Oct. as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and people have taken it by storm. Breast Cancer is diagnosed in nearly 232,000 women each year and is approximated to take nearly 40,000 lives in 2013, according to the American Cancer Society. This disease has caught everyone’s attention and promoting Breast Cancer Awareness Month has become an annual tradition for businesses and individuals across the world. People do
this by incorporating pink into their everyday routine during Oct. Cabrini has taken initiative with spreading the word about breast cancer with several clubs promoting pink. The Relay for Life committee hosts the Relay for Life in April, which raises money for all different types of Cancer. Just because they still have six months until the big event does not mean they cannot start promoting it now. Cabrini hosts their annual Boo-bie Dance in Grace Hall on Saturday, October 26 and it is one of the most talked about dances of the year. Students come dressed in their best costumes and dance the night away to prepare for the Halloween. The fee to enter Grace is $3 and the proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. If you just cannot wait to start dancing that day, members of the Cabrini community are invited to club P.in.K’s event in the Dixon Center to burn away some calories. They are hosting Zumba for Breast Cancer in the aerobics room also on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and there is no fee to enter. Busy on Oct. 26 and cannot make the dance or Zumba? Do not worry because you can still support Relay and the American Cancer Society! Members of the Relay for Life Committee will be selling t-shirts to benefit the cause in the cafeteria starting on Wednesday at lunch until dinner on Friday, Oct. 25. This year’s shirts, that were student designed, will be $10. Since breast cancer is such an important topic in the United States, promotion for the month goes beyond the everyday television commercials and t-shirts. Major landmarks, such as the White House, the Eifel Tower, the Empire State Building and many more have illuminated themselves with pink lights in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And for all of you sports fans out there, be sure to tune in to NFL (National Football League) football each week
in Oct. to see what your favorite team has done to support breast cancer. The pink begins when cameras shoot an overview of the venue and viewers can see that a breast cancer ribbon has been painted onto the field with the NFL logo pinned to the center. As the players run onto the field, fans will notice that their gloves and cleats host pink highlights on them and their jerseys have that same breast cancer ribbon with the NFL logo on it. The National Football League also hosts “A Crucial Catch” campaign each year where they honor those who have been a victim of breast cancer. A part of the campaign that fans can be a part of is purchasing pink products from the NFL store. Jerseys are now pink, hats have the ribbon on them, and there are a ton of accessories with touches of pink that are available. Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society and the NFL also encourages fans to text NFLPINK to 41518 to donate $10 to them as well. I personally do not know anyone who has suffered through this disease, but I am completely a supporter of all the things that the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life and all of the other organizations do to promote breast cancer awareness. It is crucial to get the word out about how serious cancer is. The fact that officials as high as the White House are recognizing its importance by turning the establishment pink is phenomenal. I think it is great that Cabrini and the NFL promote it as well because it gets the message out to a broader audience and people will become more aware. Hopefully we will be able to put cancer to an end one day, but until then we will just have to keep fighting for the cure. LSH42@CABRINI.EDU
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RA relationships
Allen and Miller make their residents feel comfortable with coming to them for anything. Miller shared that one of his residents opened up to him about his life. Miller was happy to talk and be there for his resident going beyond his traditional RA duties. Allen and Miller recognize that it is important that residents see them as people and not just an authoritative figure. Allen is the RA for Xavier while Miller is assigned to the Infante House. If both are on duty, the couple must work from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. “We kind of have to pencil each other in sometimes,” Allen said. However, the couple has had some movieworthy dates at Cabrini, including a trip to the old fashioned Wayne Theater to watch "The Avengers." The couple’s secret for a lasting relationship is sacrifice. Miller said, “If you are not ready to give up yourself for someone and make sacrifices, do not be in a relationship.” He warned that what may look perfect on television shows and movies is not for everybody. In addition to all of the pressures, Cabrini’s small campus can make being in a relationship difficult. Allen said, “It’s best to keep your relationship like home; windows locked and doors closed.” Both agree that their roles as RAs have strengthened their almost two year
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relationship and helped them form a solid foundation. The pair exudes Cabrini spirit as both are involved with the Black Student Union and Catholic Relief Services. Miller plays for the basketball team and helps with the CSI employees. Terri is in Campus Ministry, a general assembly member of Cap Board and pledging for the sorority. In the future, Allen hopes to work with children and adolescents who have mental health issues. She believes that her RA training and experience has taught her valuable lessons that she can apply to a career and life in general. “Being an RA can help shape you,” Allen said. “Social work and the RA job go hand in hand; they are both about approaching people and situations.” The duo highly recommends applying to be an RA, but warn that the job is not for the weak-willed. The responsibilities do not end, as the role of RA is much more than a job. Allen said, “The rewards overcompensate for the things that sometimes aren’t so great about the job. Once you are an RA, you are never the same.”
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“Being an RA can help shape you.” TERRI ALLEN
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Love, work and school “We are different and we enjoy doing our own things.” AMY CIMO
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Amy Cimo and Joseph Potesta Amy Lynn Cimo and Joe Potesta are another familiar Resident-Assistant couple. The duo describes working together as a lot of fun, and that they get a lot of laughs from the job. “We both pride ourselves in having really good ideas, so it's fun to throw ideas back and forth and make awesome programs.” Although they enjoy working together, they do appreciate being their own person. “I hate that people do not separate the two of us. It's always Joe and Amy,” Cimo said. “We are different and we enjoy doing our own things." The duo loves traveling and explains
that one of their best dates was when they took a trip to Cleveland one weekend. “We got Eagles Browns tickets for $35 a person, got a great deal on a hotel room and we just toured Cleveland!” While at Cabrini, they both make time for each other and say they love cooking together. The couple started dating late September of freshman year three years ago. They met in a biology class, since at the time both were biology majors. But both decided to take another route. Cimo is now majoring in human resources while Potesta is doing engineering.
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“Be open, you might be lucky enough to fall in love with your best friend.” JANELLEE SALAZAR FACEBOOK.COM
Janellee Salazar and Ernest Ahzewa Janellee Salazar and Ernest Ahweza have not let distance or RA duties stand in the way of their relationship. Sparks ignited during their freshman year when Ahweza, a junior finance and accounting major, met Salazar, a junior biology major, on campus. Cabrini is a long way from home, as Salazar is from Los Angeles, Calif. Fast forward two years later, and the couple is still going strong, working as resident assistants and living up their time at Cabrini. Although the role of RA is not all fun and games, the couple acknowledges that it is an incredible opportunity and they both enjoy working with each other. In addition to resident assistant duties, Salazar works at Jazzman's on campus and Ahweza is a member of the cross country team. Work, sports and RA duties can limit the time they spend together but the pair makes sure to see
each other and whenever they can. Study dates, dinners together, visits at work or even WalMart runs can be a sweet and romantic break in the day. The 2011 Black and White Gala held at the lovely Woodcrest mansion was the scene of their first official Cabrini outing as a couple. Salazar recalls that her Cinderella night was their best date on campus. Her secret for being in a relationship is to be patient and honest with each other. Stressing the importance of valuing friendship above all, Salazar said. “Be open, you might be lucky enough to fall in love with your best friend.”
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Is Chivalry Dead?
Restauraunts – Music – Plays – Oo la la! The Persian Grill
Dear Blue, I recently went on a date with a beautiful girl I just met. I thought it was going great until I dropped her off. She wasn’t happy. She complained how I’m not a gentleman and that I need to know how to treat a girl. I got angry because who does she think she is telling me how to treat someone. After I calmed down, I thought about it. Is it really a big deal if I open the door for them? Why do girls care so much about that? Sincerely, Lost Boy Dear Reader, I’m sorry to hear about your recent date, but I’m here to offer some advice! While it may not seem like things such as holding a door for a girl is a big deal, it is actually one of the more important things you should do on a date. Girls notice the little things. Believe me, holding a door or helping a girl into her chair at the restaurant can make or break you when the time comes to ask for a second date. I realize you still might be thinking that its not that big of a deal, or that “chivalry is dead,” but it only takes one person to keep it alive. Start holding the door for family members like your mom or grandmother. I guarantee that they will notice, and it will be good practice for when you go out again. For many, the idea of holding a door for a girl is a double standard, particularly for girls who are more feministic and don’t believe they need men to do things for them to feel empowered. They believe they are just as capable as men in all aspects and seemingly don’t want men to do anything for them. However, that still doesn’t mean you shouldn’t hold the door for them anyway. If they really feel strongly about you not holding the door, they’ll let you know, but unless they say otherwise, be a gentleman and hold it for them. By doing the little things like this, girls will take notice and appreciate you for that. It will show you are a gentleman and that you respect her, and will almost certainly guarantee you a second date. Practice makes perfect. Hold doors, take coats and pull out chairs and you will
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BY PARISA GHAFARI Staff Writer
The United States is filled with many different types of people from all over the world. With all types of various backgrounds, there are many unique dishes out there that only a handful of people have had the experience to try. Some people are afraid to try something new because they fear that they won’t like the taste. Others, are so comfortable with what they’re use to that they don’t dare attempt to mix things up once in a while. It is good to try new things, otherwise, how else will you know you don’t like something unless you try it? We are so lucky to live in a country so diverse as ours. With the typical Italian, Mexican, and Chinese restaurants on every street corner, it’s no wonder that most American’s prefer those popular places to dine. With so few Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants in the US, the public doesn’t have the opportunity to try foods from these places very often. Unfortunately, a lot of these places aren’t huge chains, which could be a big reason why the public is unaware of the unique taste. Since a lo of these places are family owned, there isn’t always a public relations professional behind the scenes to advertise and promote these restaurants to the community. Some people suggest that Middle Eastern food is a lot like Indian food. These people are wrong. Although the texture is similar in some cases, the taste is completely different. The Persian Grill, located in Lafayette Hill, PA, serves the finest Persian dinners. The restaurant has a large fountain filled with colorful fish located in the front of their establishment. The sign is written in both Farsi and English in the colors red, white and green, which indicate the colors of the Persian flag. The restaurant hosts events based on Persian traditions and holidays, such as Persian New Years, which is celebrated on March 20 (the first day of Spring) and continues for 13 days. They light fires in their parking lot, where guests jump over the low flames and embark on a new year (it’s quite different than the way most people celebrate their New Years, some call it crazy, I call it tradition). The wait staff is very friendly and attentive. The music played in the restaurant is Persian classical, and it is played at the perfect volume, not too soft, but not too aggressive that you have to scream across the table. The lights are dimmed so that you’re able to visualize yourself in Iran having a cultural Persian dinner. Canvas paintings and eye catching artifacts fill the walls of the midsize dinning room. The bar is small, made solely as a service area. The Persian Grill’s website lists the restaurant’s nutrition as:
“At the Persian Grill, we use only the finest imported spices and freshest ingredients in preparing all of our delicious dishes. Persian food is very easy to like; mostly low in fat and calories; no hot spices or fried meats; nutritionally balances and recommended by doctors; easy to digest and very delicious. Our Basmati rice is directly imported from the bottom of the Himalayan. We prepare our rice in the same manner that our ancestors made it hundreds of years ago, through which most of the fattening starch is rinsed out. The result is an extremely light, fluffy-textured, virgin-white rice that tastes like no ordinary rice. We sincerely hope that you enjoy your dining experience and return to visit us again.” They offer catering, take out, fine dining and accept reservations. You may wish to email them with questions and comments at bimoktan2002@yahoo.com, as listed on their website. Directions and reviews are also available for review at www.persiangrille.net The prices on the menu are reasonable for the portions which you receive. I recommend my favorite, Ghormeh Sabzi. Ghormeh means stewed and sabzi literally means greens that stands for herbs. A side dish would be the famous salad shirazi, which is chopped tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, tossed in a lemon sauce with herbs. You may also wish to try the maast-o khiar, which is delicious dip. The Persian Grill also offers a homemade version of the famous Persian yogurt drink, doogh. It’s a must try! Next time you’re wondering where to venture off to for lunch or dinner, consider the Persian Grill. It has many various types of dishes to try for everyone. Vegetarian, gourmet, traditional, and they even have authentic Persian ice cream which as any Persian knows, goes great with hot herbal tea. It’s the perfect spot to visit for a romantic first date, a dinner with your family, or even a place to go alone to relax with a book while enjoying your new favorite Persian dish!
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The 20/20 exprience part 2 BY CHRISTOPHER RYAN Staff Writer
It's not often that an album has been released that has remained in the top 10 for quite awhile. "The 20/20 Experience- 2 of 2" album is definitely something you want to buy. It has a 4.5 star rating on iTunes and amazing overall ratings that are well deserved. "No one fits Timberlands beats like Timberlake's voice," Sophomore marketing major Colin Kilroy said,"A truly great musical creation." Timberland and Timberlake have changed the face of pop music once again with the commercial success of this album. The CD was released Sept. 30, 2013 and has already sold 2,310,00 copies in the US alone. James Fauntleroy was one of the writers for this great piece of work. If you do not know Fauntleroy just check the song credits of big artist such a JayZ, Rihanna or Kayne West. Fauntleroys part in "The 20/20 Experience - 2 of 2" really put the album
together. There are 11 tracks on this new release, my personal favorite being Take Back the Night. Ever need something to help you do homework? Well throw on Timberlake's newest album and let the beats take you away. "It's probably one of the best albums I've heard in a long time," sophomore exercise science major Andrew Welsh said. Overall the album has lyrics that will really take you away. Two albums in one year is pretty questionable. Either one is really great and the other one flops or they both will flop. But Justin Timberlake and his team did a lot with this project that makes it definitely worth plenty of awards.
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Cabrini college theater puts on ‘It’s a wonderful life: a live radio play’ BY SE’QUIA BAILEY Lifestyles Editor
know how fun commercials were,” Stretton said. Stretton allowed a walk-through of the theater to give a little taste of how the black box theater was transformed into a live The Lifestyles section would like to extend a heartfelt apology radio studio. The set was designed by Joseph Urbanik who to the Cabrini College theater for its previous publication of the Stretton says is the “scenic designer” of the play. Urbanik has production “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”. been responsible for many of the sets seen on Cabrini’s stage. Every fall semester Cabrini College theater puts on a fall play. The stage for “It’s a Wonderful Life” is set up with a wall that is This year’s play was inspired by a movie originally directed and creamed-color and red with a silver lining. Still in the beginning produced by Frank Capra in 1946. Joe Landry then took that stages, Stretton mapped out what more needed to be added to movie and turned it into a play; And now Cabrini's theater will the already outstanding set. There will be call letters, on air and bring this show to life. applause sign. Director of Cabrini College Theater, Dr. Thomas Stretton, is The theater will feature 12 Cabrini students and include two very enthusiastic on putting on children players. Many this play. “It’s something that will see many familiar both the older and younger faces to the theater audiences will enjoy,” Stretton including new players said. “The older audience will as well. The two guest be reminded of what radio players are also familiar was like. The youth will have faces of the theater: an appreciation for what Julian Greenawalt and DR. THOMAS STRETTON entertainment was like 65 plus Mary Ellen Hallion, years ago.” daughter of Dr. Hallion. The play is very straightforward in Stretton’s opinion. Not There will be eight shows put on by the Cabrini theater. The giving away too much of the play he shares the types of things play opens on Nov. 7, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. Stretton encourages all to expect from the play. “The play will show the audience how students, faculty, staff and families to come out and enjoy this illusions on radio were created,” Stretton said. “The sounds play. He says it’s not just showing how entertainment was years that people would usually hear over the radio years ago will be ago it has more depth to it. created right on the stage.” “There are lessons that can be learned in the play,” Stretton The play has many outstanding effects such as a wind said. “This play was shown at the San Quentin Prison and it had a machine, washers in a vase and an old-fashioned cash register. lot of impact.” So much impact that the prisoners wrote letters to The play also features a piano and drum set to add to effects. producer Frank Capra. Stretton tries not to spoil to much of the Stretton is pulling a lot of strings in putting this production play but says according to the reactions of the prisoners this play together that he knows with hard work from everyone will be gives a new perspective on self and life. outstanding. Stretton’s wife, Mrs. Kay Stretton (the boss), is lending a helping hand as the music coordinator. The boss is helping teach SNB45@CABRINI.EDU music since all commercials are music. “Young people don’t
“The play will show the audience how illusions on radio were created.”
Cabrini College Theater Show times and dates: Thursday, Nov. 7- 8pm Friday, Nov. 8- 8pm Saturday, Nov. 9- 8pm Sunday, Nov. 10- 2pm Thursday, Nov. 14- 8pm Friday, Nov. 15- 8pm Saturday, Nov. 16- 8pm Sunday, Nov. 17- 2pm ***Tickets are available in the SEAL office free of charge.
2013 Halloween top pick costumes From Robin, to Miley to cute little minions... BY HOWARD BLAKE III Staff Writer
It’s that time of year again as we kick off the holiday season with Halloween. We will take a look at the some of the most trending costumes found online for this year as everyone prepares to dress up. For college girls it seems like the more promiscuous the outfit the better. Ladies dress up as play boy bunnies and sexy cats. But one outfit that will turn heads this year is the portrayal of Miley Cyrus’ VMA (Video Music Awards) outfit. Miley has been hitting the headlines lately for her new image and recent twerking spree. As controversial as it may be it seems like our youth is enjoying Miley’s change. Miley’s costume is called The Twerkin Teddy Adult Women's Costume; it’s just a one-piece silver leotard with a winking bear on the front, similar to Miley’s one piece leotard at the VMA’s. Shoes and accessories are not supplied with this outfit. However we will most likely see mini double pigtail buns, red lipstick and white shoes to complete the costume; stay classy ladies. This leads us to our top male costume, Robin Thicke’s VMA suit. Robin Thicke’s suit is set to match, the one he wore during his VMA performance with Miley. Dubbed the “Twerk Suite” this costume is a two-pieced black and white jail striped suit. The only accessories needed to be supplied are the dress shirt, shoes and shades to match. This will most likely be a popular costume due to the fact that Robin Thicke shared the popular twerking spotlight with the queen of twerk, Miley Cyrus. Just to be fair, stay classy guys.A lot of costume ideas have been based on current events and what is trending right now. Believe it or not, Duck Dynasty is a popular costume choice. How did a show based around duck calling get so popular? Who knows, but we can’t deny the facts. Duck Dynasty is the most watched show in A&E Network history as well as the most watched nonfiction TV show in the history of cable television; they must be doing something right.
With all of their viewers, it makes the Duck Dynasty costume is a top selection this Halloween. Willie Robertson, Duck Dynasty actor, is known for his American flag bandana and long beard. His costume comes with just that, a bandana with an attached wig, fake beard and a vest. The jeans, shirt and shoes are not included however they are known for their work jeans, and often camouflage shirts. Movies are also influencing costumes this Halloween season. Movies like the “Great Gatsby” and “Iron Man 3” were heavy hitters at the box offices, making them more popular for costumes. For the ladies, the roaring 20’s Gatsby theme will be a popular choice. There are many costumes that can fit for this theme. A black fringe 1920’s flapper dress has seven rows of fringe that hangs from it giving every one a true feel of the 1920’s. A matching black sequin headband with a feather is also included with the costume. Shoes and jewelry are not included however, the fancier the outfit the better. As for Iron Man 3, there is a basic two-piece costume that comes with a mask and jump suit. The jumpsuit is decorated with printed designs of Iron Man’s suit making it look like the costume is really Iron Mans suit of armor. Another popular movie idea for our last women’s costume, Despicable Me 2 has not only been a hit with small children but with young adults as well. This is why this Halloween, we might be seeing a lot of minion costumes from the ladies. The minion costume comes with a blue dress, gloves, knee socks, headband, and their infamous goggles. A shirt to place under the dress is not supplied, but a yellow shirt would be needed to give the full minion effect. Just like any Halloween, this year is filled with endless possibilities when it comes to costumes. However choosing one of these outfits will be a popular and safe choice.
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Sports
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Four Seniors leaving a legacy
Women’s vollyball sweeps CSAC rival Neumann
BY BECCA MILES Advanced Sports Com Writer
The Cabrini Cavaliers volleyball team will soon be graduating four competitive, strong seniors from a very talented program. The unit has been together since the 2011 season. Kristy Riley, Sophia Sokolovich, and Michele Fitz all entered Cabrini College as freshmen in 2010. That season, the Lady Cavs went 23-8 overall and 10-1 in CSAC competition, falling only to Neumann University during regular season play. The trio also accumulated a CSAC championship that year only losing one set in the tournament. This accomplishment also led to a bid in the NCAA tournament. All three made significant contributions to the team’s successful season as freshmen. Sokolovich tallied 379 digs and 186 kills for the season. Riley earned herself 292 digs, while on the other side of the ball Fitz earned 164 kills. Sokolovich earned nine doubledoubles and was also named to the Moravian College and Swarthmore College all-tournament team. Fitz earned CSAC Honorable Mention. The trio would then welcome transfer student Danielle Carrozza to the volleyball family. Carrozza transferred to Cabrini from local Philadelphia D1 college, Temple University. The unit of Riley, Sokolovich, Fitz and Carrozza would make way for a strong 2011 season. The Lady Cavs would go 22-11 overall but improve to 11-0 in CSAC competition. The Blue and White would also defend its CSAC championship that year and earn another bid in the NCAA tournament. Carrozza would lead the team in the 2011 season in kills with 406. She added 352 digs to her stat sheet. Sokolovich led the team on the defensive side of the ball with 583 digs. Fitz added 198 kills on the season and lead the team in blocks with 71. Riley would accumulate 257 digs. Carrozza and Sokolovich both were named to First Team All-CSAC. Fitz earned Second Team All-CSAC. Carrozza was also named to the CSAC Honor Roll three times. Carrozza earned ECAC South First-Team, and Sokolovich earned ECAC South Second-Team. Carrozza would also be named CSAC READ MORE AT HTTP:// CABRINISPORTSCOMM. WORDPRESS.COM
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even taking a brief lead. Having to play from behind for the first time that day, this would cause Cabrini to take their timeout. This match was back and forth from almost beginning to end. In the end, the Cavaliers would record the victory and the sweep over the Knights by a score of 25-20. The Cavaliers are now the only undefeated team in CSAC play with a record of 8-0. Coach Eric Schaefer and the team had high expectations coming into this season. “Being undefeated this sea-
son was a goal that we set as a team at the beginning of the year,” he said. “We knew that we had the potential to be the best if we came and practiced to be the the best everyday.” Coach Schaefer also mentioned that he felt like a proud parent with what these girls have accomplished this season. The Cavaliers take on Cedar Crest College this Tuesday Oct. 22 in another CSAC matchup, where the Cavs look to keep their undefeated record. ALM394@CABRINI.EDU
No. 17 Kristy Riley had eight digs in Cabrini’s 3-0 win over Neumann University BY ARIEL MELENDEZ Staff Writer
What’s better than two undefeated CSAC rivals facing off? That’s exactly what we saw on Wednesday Oct. 16 when the Cabrini Cavaliers took on the Neumann University Knights. Cabrini came into this game on a two-game-win-streak with previous victories against Rosemont and Swarthmore. The Knights starting off scoring the first two points of the game but the Cavaliers quickly came back. It would be a battle back and forth for a while before the Cavaliers would take control and win the first match by a score of 25-19.
The second match of the day started with the Cavaliers and the Knights trading points for the first few serves. Cabrini was then able to take control of this one, racking up five unanswered points, which caused Neumann to call their timeout. It would be to no avail as the Knights were never quite able to gain much momentum as the Cavaliers would take the second match by a score of 25-17. The third match would be a lot closer than either of the first two. It would start out with the familiar Cavalier domination as they would get the first three points of the match. The Knights would fight back, tying it up at 6-6 and
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Women’s soccer beats Immaculata University 2-0 BY ERICA ABBOTT Staff Writer
The Cabrini women’s soccer team added another win to the season, improving their Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) standing. This win, on Oct. 16 against Immaculata University’s Might Macs, put the Lady Cavs in second place of the league standings. The first goal was scored in the 13th minute of the first period by junior Melissa Scanzano, completing a cross by junior Gabby Meck. The lead was taken into the halftime break with a lead of 1-0, after outshooting Immaculata 8-2. “This win was important because we knew that the team was going to be stronger than they have been in the past,” senior Breaghann Smith said. “Immaculata recently beat one of the top teams in our conference, Marywood University, so we knew we had to play hard for the entire game if we wanted to win.” The Blue and White advantage was taken up a notch in the second period of the game, mainly keeping the ball in the offensive side of the field. In the 15th minute of the second period, the Cavs scored their second goal, made unassisted by junior Kaitlin
moved the ball around the field nicely and we had a lot of goal scoring opportunities,” Smith said. “We have been playing really great in these past few games and I am excited to see how we do for the remainder of the season.”
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No. 10 Freshman Jessica Breuning recorded one shot and played 63 minutes in Cabrini’s 2-0 win over Immaculata Zisa. This made Zisa’s first tally of the season. The second half also built an 18-0 advantage for the Cavs in shots. Freshman Marissa Jenkins allowed for no goals by Immaculata, making it her fifth career shutout. The Blue and White carried their lead over Immaculata the whole game, winning 2-0. “We really needed this win to get a better ranking in the CSAC,” junior Danielle Kane said. “I’m really excited about the win and I think we are going to go far this season.”
The Lady Cavaliers win puts them 5-1-2 in the CSAC standings and 7-3-4 overall. “I thought we played well. We are passing the ball really well and connecting well as a team,” Julianna Ardire said. “The game was super important to me because we had to win this game to keep our ranking high up in the conference.” The women’s soccer team has their next game against Centenary College on Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. at Hackettstown High School in New Jersey. “We played really well; we
BOX SCORE Immaculata University 0 Cabrini 2 GOALS: CAB: MELISSA SCANZANO, KAITLIN ZISA IU: NONE ASSISTS: CAB: GABBY MECK IU: NONE GOALKEEPERS: CAB: MARISSA JENKINS - 1 FOR 1 CC: MEGHAN MCCURNIN - 10 FOR 12
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The Lady Cavs defeat Gwynedd Mercy in a 4-2 win on the road
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No. 21 Freshman Bianne White played a full 70 minutes in Cabrini’s 4-2 win over Gwynedd-Mercy Univeristy BY JESSICA PARADYZ Staff Writer
The Lady Cavs dominated Gwynedd Mercy during an away game on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The field hockey team displayed tenacity throughout the game, clinching a 4-2 win. The match marks the end of a four -game losing streak to Gwynedd Mercy. Sophomore Kerry Anne Farrell scored the first goal of the game within the first 11 minutes. The Gwynedd Mercy Griffins tied up the game 60 seconds after Farrell’s triumph. Changing the tide of the game, senior Erin McLaughlin scored and led the Cavaliers to a 2-1 lead before halftime. Revved up for the next half, Freshman Taylor Mack rebounded her own shot for a goal during the first eight minutes. The Griffins scored their second goal seconds later. The Cavs kept their determination and spirit. Senior goalkeeper Genevieve Paulin successfully deflected nine shots during the game. McLaughlin scored her second goal during the 61st minute, winning the game. Sophomore Gabby Glenning remarked that the Griffins NICK STAUFFER/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
No. 4 Jenn Webb played 70 minuted in Cabrini’s 4-2 win over Gwynedd-Mercy University
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No. 10 Sophomore Kerry Anne Farrell had one goal in Cabrini’s 4-2 win over Gwynedd-Mercy University
are a difficult team to beat and that it was an incredible feeling winning on their turf. Victory is sweet as Gabby said, “The best part of the game was storming the field once the buzzer went off at the end.” Glenning believes that the team has grown closer this season and is looking forward to upcoming games and a possible CSAC win. This win increases the Lady Cav’s record to 6-6. Coach Jackie Neary is excited for the team and said that they gave it their all and played their hearts out. Neary said, “I think the girls are really starting to peak and can see the rewards of playing hard.” The coach remarked that Taylor Mack had a “beautiful goal” and is confident that given the chance, the Lady Cavs can defeat Gwynedd Mercy again. Join the Lady Cavs on Saturday, Oct. 19 in Aston, Pa. at 5 p.m. where they will take on Neumann University. JLP379@CABRINI.EDU
BOX SCORE Gwynedd-Mercy University 2 Cabrini 4 GOALS: CAB: KERRY ANNE FARREL, ERIN MCLAUGHLIN(2), TAYLOR MACK GMU: STEPHANIE BACHO, KATIE HICKSON ASSIST: CAB: TAYLOR MACK NU: KATIE O’NEIL GOALKEEPERS: CAB: GENEVIEVE PAULIN - 9 OF 11 NU: KELLY KRUK - 4 OF 8
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The quest for an NCAA title begins
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Members of the men’s basketball team practicing BY JASON WILLIAMS Staff Writer
The Cabrini Men’s basketball team looks to get the ball rolling after last year’s run to the Elite Eight. Tuesday Oct. 15, 2013 began this year’’ campaign for the Cabrini Men’s Basketball team’s drive to the national championship. The Cavs enter this year’s season ranked No.4 in the nation according to D3 news. Blue and White lost five seniors, but six key
members return including 20122013 CSAC player of the year, guard criminology major Aaron Walton-Moss. “We have enough talent to win it all this year, from the starting five to the last guy on the bench everyone on this team will have a role and can play,” guard Walton-Moss said when asked about team expectations. “If we play right and up to our potential, we should have no problem winning the CSAC and getting back
to Salem and winning it all.” The Cavs finished last season 25-6, topping the teams fifth consecutive 20 win season, while also earning its 12th conference championship. The Cavs were led by 2012-2013 CSAC coach of the year Marcus Kahn. Kahn led the Blue and White to another NCAA tournament berth where they went on to defeat three top 20 teams to make to their second consecutive trip to Salem for the Elite Eight. The Cavs fell short of making it back to the final four by losing to No. 2 ranked Amherst who were the eventual champions. “We want to get back there, we have unfinished business in Salem,” Walton-Moss said when asked about last year’s loss. “The loss still sits with me and I know it sits with my teammates and our coaches. That’s one of the many things that fuels our fire.” The Cavs have retooled for the upcoming season with key returners, big recruits and key transfers. The Cavs look poised to make a deep run in the CSAC and the NCAA tournament. “We’re still a work in progress. Coach is getting us there with the new plays and new system,” guard communication major Howard Blake said when asked about the new team. “Right now
we’re just grinding it out and trying to learn, but the team looks pretty good and the sky’s the limit with this team.” The men will open the season against rival neighbor Eastern University in the battle of Eagle Road, on Nov.19 at Eastern University at 8 p.m.
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Senior Jon Miller going for a layup over a freshman recruit
Stats and Standings Women’s Volleyball
Men’s Soccer
CSAC STANDINGS
TEAM LEADERS GOALS
Marywood University 9-2-2 (6-0 CSAC) Centenary College 9-5-2 (6-1 CSAC) Neumann University 10-5-2 (5-2 CSAC) A.J. Bishop - 9 Carin Univerity 7-9 (2-5 CSAC) Brett Lockbaum - 5 Baptist Bible College 5-11-1 (3-4-1 CSAC) Rosemont College 3-12 (2-5 CSAC) ASSISTS Cabrini College 8-6-2 (5-1 CSAC) Keystone College 2-12-2 (2-4-1 CSAC) C.J. Doherty - 3 Immaculata University 2-13 (1-6 CSAC) Gwynedd-Mercy University 5-11-1 (1-6 CSAC) GOAL KEEPER(S) R.J. Pino - 13 saves Eric Nowicki - 35 saves
Women’s Soccer
CSAC STANDINGS
TEAM LEADERS KILLS
Cabrini College 20-4 (9-0 CSAC) Carin University 19-5 (8-1 CSAC) Marywood University 15-8 (6-2 CSAC) Danielle Carrozza - 280 Notre Dame of Maryland 11-8 (4-5 CSAC) Jen Grenauer - 196 Keystone College 14-13 (4-4 CSAC) Michele Fitz - 139 Cedar Crest College 8-10 (2-6 CSAC) Neumann University 18-10 (7-1 CSAC) DIGS Baptist Bible College 13-15 (6-3 CSAC) Immaculata University 7-14 (3-6 CSAC) Sophia Sokolovich - 314 Rosemont College 0-20 (0-9 CSAC) Danielle Carozza - 216 Centenary College 0-23 (0-9 CSAC) Gwynedd-Mercy College 3-25 (2-6 CSAC) ASSISTS Cassidy Koenig - 771
Women’s Field Hockey
TEAM LEADERS GOALS
Keystone College 9-4-1 (4-4-1 CSAC) Rosemont College 10-5 (8-1 CSAC) Cabrini College 8-3-4 (6-1-2 CSAC) Meghan Martin - 5 Notre Dame of Maryland 3-11 (1-8 CSAC) Dana Peterson - 6 Baptitst Bible College 1-13-1 (0-8-1 CSAC Cedar Crest College 3-12 (1-7 CSAC) ASSISTS Marywood University 5-6-4 (5-1-3 CSAC Centenary College 5-8-2 (5-3-1 CSAC) Gabby Meck - 5 Gwynedd-Mercy College 3-9-4 (3-3-3 CSAC) Melissa Scanzano - 4 Immaculata University 6-8-2 (5-2-2 CSAC) Carin Univesity 5-10-2 (2-6-2 CSAC) GOAL KEEPER(S) Neumann University 7-7-1 (6-2-1 CSAC) Marissa Jenkins - 34 saves AS OF TUESDAY, OCT. 23
CSAC STANDINGS
CSAC STANDINGS
TEAM LEADERS Gwynedd-Mercy College 8-7 (4-1 CSAC) GOALS
Immaculata University 5-10 (3-1 CSAC) Neumann University 7-10 (3-2 CSAC) Kerry Anne Farrell - 14 Cabrini College 7-6 (5-0 CSAC) Jen Webb - 8 Notre Dame of Maryland 0-10 (0-6 CSAC) Keystone College 3-11 (1-3 CSAC) ASSISTS Marywood University 4-11 (3-2 CSAC) Cedar Crest College 0-15 (0-4 CSAC) Taylor Mack - 4 Erin McLaughlin - 4
GOAL KEEPER(S) Genevieve Paulin - 83 saves
Brett Lockbaum: the senior off the field
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Senior Brett Lockbaum BY MACKENZIE HARRIS Staff Writer
Cavalier Calendar
Thursday, Oct. 24 MEN’S AND WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY AT IMMACULATA UNIERSITY INVITATIONAL AT 4 P.M. WOMEN’S VOLLEBALL VS MORAVIAN COLLEGE AT 7 P.M.
Friday, Oct. 25 NO GAMES
Saturday, Oct. 26 WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL VS RUTGERS CAMDEN AND UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON AT 11 A.M. AND 3 P.M. WOMEN’S TENNIS AT BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE AT 1 P.M. MEN’S SOCCER VS MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY AT 1 P.M. MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SWIMMING AT UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURG AT BRADFORD AT 1 P.M. WOMEN’S FIELD HOCKEY AT KEYSTONE COLLEGE AT 2 P.M.
Sunday, Oct. 27 NO GAMES
Monday, Oct. 28 NO GAMES
Tuesday, Oct. 29 MEN’S SOCCER AT CARIN UNIVERSITY AT 3 P.M. WOMEN’S SOCCER VS BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE AT 4 P.M.
Wednesday, Oct. 30 WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL (DH) AT KEYSTONE COLLEGE AND BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE AT 5 P.M. AND 7P.M.
Many students, faculty and administration at Cabrini College already know or have heard about the senior communication major and outside midfielder for the men’s soccer team, Brett Lockbaum, as a very open-minded, friendly and an outgoing sports fanatic who lives and breaths sports. Lockbaum first started playing soccer when he was 4 or 5 years old and has played baseball, golf and basketball all throughout high school. Lockbaum is also the youngest of two and grew up in Penns Grove, N.J. with his family. Aside from his love for the Philadelphia sports teams such as the Phillies, Flyers, Union and the Sixers, Lockbaum also enjoys playing golf and baseball. Currently, Lockbaum is a member for men’s golf team at Cabrini and has encouraged the baseball club to keep striving to make a Division III team, also adding that he would have joined if he
had still been at Cabrini. Fellow senior communication major, David Watson, describes Lockbaum as a very hard working player on and off the field. “I had some classes with him freshman year when we were both education majors and he was always very nice and polite,” Watson said. Lockbaum talked about eventually becoming a sports information director, for local colleges or high schools in the greater Philadelphia area. Even though the Caviliers lost last week, Lockbaum feels confident that the team is starting to pick back up again after their home game held on Thursday, Oct. 17. “I think this year’s soccer team is really good. I think we started off weak because we were playing really good teams and we just could not score but once we started scoring we started to win,” Lockbaum said. “We actually just went on a six
game winning streak, but then we lost last weekend and we are starting to pick up after Thursday night.” But when Lockbaum is not playing sports or hanging out with his friends, he likes to spend his free time listening to J. Cole and playing FIFA or Grand Theft Auto or watching Sports Center. Lockbaum also talked about his mother who has been such a huge contributor to not only his success at Cabrini, but also in high school as well. “I look up to my mom mostly because she just has always had herself together and knows what she is doing, she is really successful as a director for a welfare office,” Lockbaum said. “I love the people here at Cabrini, everyone is so nice,” Lockbaum said. “One of the main reasons why I picked Cabrini is because it is so small and everyone knows each other.” MH923@CABRINI.EDU
Brett Lockbaum Quick Facts: FAVORITE COLOR: BLUE
FAVORITE FOOD: LASAGNA
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Men’s soccer holds on in win against Neumann BY DAN LUNER Photo Editor
The Cabrini men’s soccer team played a wet and rugged game as they took on the Neumann Knights on Thursday, Oct. 17. The Cavaliers came into the match hoping to break Neumann’s undefeated CSAC record. The game started off with both teams going back and forth up the field. Nobody could seem to find the back of the net until the 28th minute when sophomore Boomer Steigelman sent a direct kick flying towards the net. Freshman A.J. Bishop headed the ball backwards to senior Brett Lockbaum who also headed the ball, sending it right past the goalie. At halftime, the Cavaliers had the upper hand with Lockbaum’s lone goal and led in shots, 4-3. The second half started with both teams showing determination. Tension was rising and prevalent as the clock stopped less than 10 minutes in. Freshman Bobby Kane and Neumann junior Mike Atallian were bumping heads, about to fight until Neumann goalkeeper Alex Lacko stepped in to pull Cortese back. Kane was benched and did not return to play after the event. Neumann fought hard in the second half with four shots and four corner kicks, but time
7-6-2 and puts them 4-1 in the CSAC. They are now tied for first place in the conference with Neumann, Marywood and Centenary. The Cavs will travel to Clarks Summit to face Baptist Bible College on Saturday, Oct. 19. Game time is scheduled for 1 p.m.
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No. 22 Junior Sean Neary played a full 90 minutes and recorded one shot in Thursday’s game against Neumann. spent in the offensive zone was the difference in the Cavs success. Senior Eric Nowicki recorded four saves in the shutout and after a few previous fouls, Neumann freshman Tim Pickett was given a yellow card for persistent infringement. At the end of 90 minutes, the blue and white prevailed to take a 1-0 win. It was an offensive game for the Cavaliers, but they managed to put only one goal in the back of the net. Cabrini outshot Neumann, 9-7 and had seven shots on goal in contrast to Neumann’s four. Lockbaum believed the key factor in the game was energy. He said, “It was a great team effort. We went 15-16
deep throughout the 90 minutes and the guys who came in and played just five minutes gave us energy.” Lockbaum added, “We knew we needed to come out with as much energy as possible and we did. It was great.” Head coach Rob Dallas was happy with the outcome of the game. “We asked them to match our opponent’s energy and step their game up and they did everything that was asked of them,” Dallas said. “We asked some guys to do some things outside of their normal roles and everyone rallied around each other. It was a total team effort.” The win improves the Cavaliers to a overall record of
BOX SCORE Neumann University 0 Cabrini College 1 GOALS: NU: NONE CAVS: BRETT LOCKBAUM ASSISTS: CAVS: A.J. BISHOP NU: NONE GOALKEEPERS: NU: ALEX LACKO 6 FOR 7 CAVS: ERIC NOWICKI 4 FOR 4