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Stephen Brown: alumnus, triathlete, hero BY JESSICA PARADYSZ Staff Writer
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tephen Brown is an accomplished business process manager at JP Morgan, triathlete, writer, speaker and a chronic leukemia patient. The world came crashing down on Feb. 24, 2006 when he was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, yet he did not let this date derail him. “My diagnosis is probably one of the best gifts I have ever gotten,” Brown said. Brown is a Cabrini alumnus, who came to school as a “reckless” soccer player on scholarship and left with strong relationships with friends, teammates and professors. He and his teammates lived and breathed soccer, sneaking into the gym at night to play indoors or in the dorms, breaking a few walls and windows in the process. Brown became captain of the team and was recognized as an MVP. The goalie looked up to his coach, teachers as well as basketball coach Jon Dzik. Continuing with his passion for soccer, Brown played until his early 30s on various club teams. One day his friend asked him to sign up for a triathalon. Although the triathlon was “completely foreign” from his world of soccer, Brown was quick to accept the challenge. “I borrowed a bike, wore a soccer goalie jersey, baggy sweatpants, sky diving helmet, and showed up to the race.” the slightly eccentric Brown said. Brown traded in his goalie gloves for the world of triathlons and was “immediately addicted” to the electric world of Iron Man racing. Through triathlons Brown strived to
set a good example for everyone PHOTO SUBMITTED BY STEVE BROWN involved. “Don’t race for bragging Triathlete Stephen Brown rights, race to grow. Be humble, your calls and e-mails, the daily blogs were footprints will be bigger, but footsteps an effective way to stay in-touch with will be quieter,” Brown said. people. Brown, a business administration Brown is also the author of “The Inner major and 1984 graduate, always had Athlete: Forever Ablaze,” “50 Fit Tips” a love of writing as a way to express “In Search of Center” and “Ironman himself. He started out by writing out Redefined.” The successful author finds notes to help him study and “Put [his] inspiration in many different arenas, including his friends, family, sports, survival and musings on life in general. “If it has any merit, I’m moved to write about it,” Brown said. Brown decided to keep doing what he loved and keep living after his diagnosis, and was determined to “Put an explanation point” on it. His family had hoped for a better year as 2005 was full of heartbreak. His father passed away and his mother had to undergo triple bypass surgery over Christmastime. The new shining year offered hope and healing. However, the diagnosis two months into the year threatened to halt all hopes of progress. Brown acknowledged that bad things happen to everybody, but he STEPHEN BROWN decided to “Put control on something that seemed uncontrollable.” own slant on it” Writing notes turned After undergoing four rounds of into writing race reports, which caught chemo, Brown trained in between treatthe attention of others and spawned five ments, running home from chemo, in books. order to be fit for the next rounds. He His first book, “My New Race,” is a wanted to be strong for his family and series of his blog entries from his web- they wanted to be involved. His two site, remissionman.com, which he cre- daughters were able to visit their father ated to keep people informed during during the grueling treatments. his diagnosis. Although Brown was not up to answering never ending phone SEE ‘TRIATHLETE’ ON PAGE 13
“Don’t race for bragging rights, race to grow. Be humble, your footprints will be bigger, but footsteps will be quieter.”
Cabrini Day 2013 Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013 List of Events:
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8:30 a.m. Mass 9:30 a.m. Mission Scavenger Hunt 10:30 a.m. Lead for Change 11:45 a.m. Celebrity Lunch 2:00 p.m. Keynote Presentation & Better Together Workshop, Mastronardi Service and Leadership Award Presentation 3:30 p.m. Reflection Relays 5:00 p.m. Speedfaithing: Interfaith Dialogue & Dinner
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The same-sex debate: “marriage” vs “partnership”
MANAGING EDITOR Ryan McLaughlin MULTIMEDIA EDITORS Rocco Delmonte Anthony Sestito NEWS EDITORS Gregory Smith Alexa Milano SPORTS EDITOR Nick Cipollone LIFESTYLES EDITORS Se’Quia Bailey Jennarose DiGiacomo PERSPECTIVES EDITOR Rachel Antuzzi PHOTO EDITORS Dan Luner Amber Marshall WEB EDITOR Anthony Hypolite ADVISER Jerome Zurek
The presence of the LGBT community has become so commonplace in today’s society that we often brush it off like it’s the everyday news, because now it is. It’s everyday, routine, normal. The end of October was Ally Week, a week-long promotion of being an ally against antiLGBT language, bullying and harassment. Maine Governor candidate, Michael H. Michaud, announced on Monday, Nov. 4 to being homosexual, making him the seventh openly gay member of Congress. Additionally, Illinois is on its way to becoming the 15th state to permit gay marriage. These feats should not go unnoticed, but in a way, the fact that some of these events are slipping under people’s radar is because the LGBT community is becoming more accepted. The issue of gay marriage has always been a hugely controversial one, but as of lately, more states are beginning to allow same-sex marriage with N.J. being the most recent addition. Newly re-elected republican Governor Chris Christie opposed the decision but ultimately dropped his opposition and collaborated with the court in order not to waste additional N. J. tax dollars fighting it. In a national survey last July, a Gallup poll found 52 percent of Americans would
vote for a law making same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states leaving 43 percent who said they would vote against such a decision. This reinforced the knowledge that gay marriage is becoming more accepted today. However, what exactly are people accepting when they state this? When they say that they support gay marriage, many mean in the legal sense. The sense that they believe that these couples who have decided to make this type of commitment deserve the same rights given to straight couples making the decision to marry. However this is where the moral line gets blurry, even within our editorial staff. There has never been, and potentially will never be a fully supported definition of the word “marriage” when it comes to a same-sex couple. This probably sounds upsetting to many supporters, but if you look at the number of people who are still opposed to allowing same-sex marriage it’s not unreasonable to say. There are many who still view marriage in the traditional terms of woman and man, and that will likely not change anytime soon. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, just like most will argue same-sex couples are entitled to their rights. Our staff does not disagree with that. We collectively support equal legal rights to same-sex couples.
Yet, just as the entire nation is divided, we see the division of opinions even here in this small staff of people. Some have absolutely no problem with everything: the terms being used, the legal status and the actual marriage ceremony. Others look at it from both a moral and religious standpoint, understanding that though their religion may deem it a “sin,” they themselves commit sin everyday and who are they to throw stones. Still more find that although they believe in equal rights, it is the terminology that bothers them. “Husbands,” “Wives,” “Marriage.” These are still terms many can only view as traditional meanings between a man and woman. It can’t be helped. People are raised in different ways with different morals, values, opinions and views. No one is necessarily wrong or right in his or her argument because this subject is very much opinion based. However, despite the differences, it can still be seen that varying levels of acceptance are met. “They’re people.” And all people no matter what race, economic status, background, education level or sexuality are just that; people. People with rights and people who deserve the same rights as other people. So no matter how the term “normal” is perceived person to person, the term “equal” shouldn’t change.
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Study abroad opportunities Cabrini offers many opportunities for students to take advantage of when it comes to studying abroad. Whether you’re looking for a full semester to go abroad, a week to study abroad or a service opportunity, Cabrini has what you need.
Full Semester Short -Term
Service Trips
BY JOSEPH RETTINO Staff Writer
BY LAUREN HIGHT Staff Writer
CHRISTLE GEHMAN Staff Writer
Studying abroad is an opportunity all students should consider, according to Dr. Nicholas Uliano, the study abroad coordinator for Cabrini College. “Students return from abroad transformed,” Uliano said, in regards to the students who’ve studied abroad. “I often see growth in so many areas: academic, social, personal, to name a few.” While Cabrini has its own signature programs in Italy, Australia and England, students are not limited to merely those three countries. In conjunction with other institutions, Cabrini students’ options are endless. In reality, they are able to choose from any country where Americans can travel. “When I first arrived at Cabrini, our brand-new program at the American University of Rome, Italy was on the radar; it was the hot ticket. Now it’s the Semester at Sea program,” Dr. Uliano, whose own study abroad experiences included a semester in Salamanca, Spain while an undergraduate Spanish major at the Pennsylvania State University and a summer in Mexico City while in graduate school at Temple University, said. Students who choose to enroll in a Semester at Sea program trade their regular college campuses for a floating university aboard a cruise liner on the ocean. “Semester at Sea has been fantastic,” Madison Milano, junior psychology and communication major, said who is presently on the trip. “I’ve met really amazing people and I’ve been able to experience things that I know I’ll always remember.” The 10-14 destinations semester-long program, Semester at Sea, and summer programs offers numerous financial aid opportunities to students. “A Cabrini student who is aboard the ship this semester, Mario Marino, was awarded a SAS Presidential Scholarship fully covering tuition and room/board” Dr. Uliano said. “Mario is actually the second Cabrini student to be awarded this prestigious scholarship.” Dr. Uliano understands that some students have misconceptions about studying abroad, and he enjoys providing students with facts that can often resolve their questions. Semester at Sea isn’t the only program that is a good fit for students worrying about the financial realities of a semester abroad. “The belief that studying abroad is too expensive for the average student is often a myth,” Uliano said. Studying abroad costs vary; however, many times the cost is about the same as it would to attend Cabrini for a semester. Even without their Cabrini aid for the semester they will be abroad, there are always options and programs that can make it economically feasible for prospective travelers. This is true of both Cabrini-affiliated and non-affiliated programs. Uliano is no stranger to traveling himself. Aside from having traveled with students on over 30 different trips, Dr. Uliano has traveled throughout Europe many times and has visited every Spanish-speaking nation in Central and South America on his own time.
If homesickness or financial concerns have ever prevented you from studying abroad in the past, the shortterm study abroad program can help resolve those issues. Cabrini’s short-term study abroad options offer students the chance to go overseas for one week during the spring as opposed to an entire semester. This program was created to allow students who may not be able to afford a full semester or students whose class schedule does not allow them to escape their classes, to travel the skies. Every short-term opportunity has a class matched along with it, so students select which they are most interested in and will then enroll in that course for the upcoming semester. The class will provide background information on the culture they are going to experience as well as discuss issues that are the primary focus of the expedition. For the approaching semester, three journeys are offered through this program. Dr. Thomas Stretton and Dr. Kimberly Boyd will be leading the On Stage: Live in London course, which will take students to London after finals have concluded in May. This class is all about learning the history of contemporary English theater, both British and American, and will focus on dramatic and musical-dramatic pieces. “Students are enamored by the nature of being in London since it is such a different experience,” Stretton said regarding the interest in the course. While in London, Stretton will guide the students through many aspects of western theater’s heritage. The combination of backstage tours, performances and acting classes will keep the students active with their studies and engage them in the depth of the course. London’s theater atmosphere has been one of the city’s most popular destinations for years and its tradition entices people to learn more about it. An opportunity presented to go to Guatemala is also available for this upcoming spring. Two of the Engagement for the Common Good (ECG) classes will be heading down south during spring break to experience the lives of the Guatemalans. This study abroad trip will help students gain a better understanding of the way Catholic Relief Services (CRS) interacts with the community members by engaging in a variety of cultural happenings. “I would recommend this trip to anyone. The people and the country were both so beautiful and it opened my eyes to a whole new meaning of service. Service isn’t just about helping others, it’s about being in solidarity and learning and serving with them,” Maura Lemke, junior social work major, said about the trip. Lemke embarked on this journey during the 2013 spring semester and said it opened her eyes because she learned that the rest of the world does not live like the United States. This upcoming semester, the trip will be held at a mission located by Lake Atitlan, which is surrounded by three volcanoes and is the home to many people of the Mayan culture.
Cabrini College offers a variety of service trips through Campus Ministry that have the reputation of changing students lives. Campus Ministry offers service immersion trips to places such as New Orleans, West Virginia and Ecuador. Project Appalachia and New Orleans are offered as an alternative to students’ spring break. Rostro de Cristo in Ecuador is purely a service-oriented trip. There are currently five to seven students trying to do a year of service after they finish their time here at Cabrini. These students have been so greatly impacted by the trips that they were previously a part of that they want to have the benefit of a year long experience. These trips have a “pay it forward mentality,” Father Carl Janicki said. He described the trips as having a tendency to inspire people, make a long-lasting impact on students and many connections are made through out the entire experience. Anie Jamgochian, senior and triple major at Cabrini College, was surprised at “how much we could accomplish” in such a short period of time. Jamgochian was part of the service trip in West Virginia. She is very heavily involved in Campus Ministry as well as Cabrini’s programs and extra curricular activities. She was also a leader of Project Appalachia. She says that the leadership role was rewarding because she was able to watch the students grow, despite hardships. She enjoyed helping to shape participants experiences as well as her own and seeing the impact that they were able to make. Jamgochian holds the title of peer minister along with many other roles at Cabrini. “Knowing that we were helping” was part of what made the who experience in the Appalachians worth it, Jamgochian said. Jamgochian and her companions were helping a man to rebuild his house that was claimed by a fire. Jamgochian felt that the most important part about their job was that they “helped him get something back” and made him feel “comfortable” in his own home again. She learned what it means to give as she and her companions worked hard to rebuild the man’s home. Laura Nagy, junior social work major and English minor, is also heavily involved in Campus Ministry and other leadership roles. She is a part of the LEADStrong program and is a classroom coach. Nagy is a Search retreat leader because of her participation in previous years. She enjoys this particular retreat because she gets to “connect with everyone.” Nagy was also a pre-orientation leader for CAVenture and was part of the group that traveled to West Virginia. She also participated in Rostro de Cristo. Her highlight from the trip to Educador was her experience in a children’s after school program in Guayakil, Arbolito. This particular neighborhood was what they called a “pop up city” or also know as an “invasion community.” The people that inhabited it moved there for security and to look for jobs in the nearby city. The neighborhood is owned by the government but the conditions are still barely basic. Their only hope was education and the firm “hope of the future” that they held dear.
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Thursday
Cabrini’s
It’s a Wonderful Life
HAPPENINGS
Cabrini College’s theater presents “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.” Tickets are available in the SEaL Office and are free of charge.
Sunday Mass
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Friday
Saturday
Glow Bowling
NOV. 7
Cabrini Uncorked
NOV. 8
Have a great night and go glow bowling at Devon Lanes. Tickets ate $5, vans leave at 8:30 p.m.
Grace Hall 8 p.m.
NOV. 9
Tickets are available to visit the Mansion and sample different winews and beers while bidding on items during a silent auction.
Meet in Jazzman’s Vans leave at 8:30 p.m.
Monday
Mansion 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Sophomore Registration
Wednesday
Cabrini Day
Graduate Open House
NOV. 10
NOV. 11
NOV. 12
NOV. 13
All are welcomed to join in mass and worship as a community
The first day for sophomores to register for Spring semester classes.
Visit www.cabrini.edu/cabriniday for a full list of events.
Presentation and discussion on graduate programs including Master of Education, Leadership, & Accounting.
Bruckmann Memorial Chapel 7 p.m.
Cav Express Center 7 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Cabrini College All Day
Iadarola Center 6 - 7 p.m.
A R O U N D T H E WORLD Syria Slowly Going Hungry In Syria the refugee situation is not getting any better. People in the refugee camps are getting weaker and weaker due to lack of access to food. Little children have died with little to no food in their stomach. A couple of aid groups have been trying to help the refugees by training syrian doctors. Read the full story at nytimes.com | Nov. 3, 2013
iWork makes competition for Microsoft Apple has created a new word processing program called iWork that is a lot like Microsoft word. The only difference? With the purchase of an apple product iWord will already be on your computer, eliminating the purchase of Microsoft word, saving people hundrends of dollars.
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Some customers and mall employees at Westfield Garden State Plaza mall were evacuated as police and SWAT teams descended on the area in Paramus, New Jersey, on Monday, November 4, 2013.
New Jersey Gunman Found Dead After Mall Shooting After threatening the lives of mall goers the gunman, Richard Shoop, that was responsable for this crime was found dead. Shoop was seen carrying a weapon that was modified to look like at AK-47. Apparantly, Shoop wasn’t looking to take anyone else’s life but his own. “My brother intended to harm nobody else but himself,” Kevin Shoop, Richard’s brother said. Fortunetly no one else was injured in the shooting. Richard Shoop’s body was found at 3:20 a.m. in a obscure part of Westfield Garden State plaza mall. Read the full story at cnn.com | Nov. 5 2013
152 Bangladeshi Border Guards Get Death Penalty Over Revolt 152 former members of the Bangladesh Rifles, a border security force, were sentenced to death on Tuesday. They were sentenced to death in connection with a 2009 mutiny in which scores of people were killed. The revolt began at an annual conference when the border guards surrounding the building announced a list of demands. The revolt lasted for 33 hours. Originally, 850 people were brought charges, however, 277 of them were acquitted on Tuesday. In total, 256 were given senences of 20 years or less, and 161 were sentenced to life in prison
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Deadly Gunmen in Mali Two French journalists were kidnapped and killed by Mali gunmen in Northern Mali. The two reporters were working for Radio France and were interviewing a leader for a separatist group that was located in Kidal in an unstable part of Mali. The two reporters were thrown and forced into a car and their bodies were found eight miles outside of Kidal in the Sahara with slit throats. Read the full story at nytimes.com | Nov. 4, 2013
India Launches First Mission to Mars On Tuesday, India launched its first spacecraft to Mars. The hope is that this launch will demonstrate advance technologies designated for space travel. If this mission is successful, India will join the Soviet Union, the U.S., and Europe as the only space programs to visit Mars. “The biggest challenge will be precisely navigating the spacecraft to Mars. We will know if we pass our examination on Sept. 24, 2014,” said K. Radhakrishnan, chairman of the Indian Space and Research Organization. Read the full story at nytimes.com | Nov. 5, 2013 BY ALEXA FERRAGINE Staff Writer AF555@CABRINI.EDU
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What can the Writing Center offer you? BY JASON WILLIAMS Staff Writer
902-8506 to schedule an appointment,” Beckowski said when asked about how to set up an appointment for the writing center. If a student can not make it over or call, the center does also have an email and students may request an appointment through email at writingcenter@cabrini.edu. The center has had effects on the students who have came through the center for appointments. “I have been at Cabrini for four and a half years and during that time the number of sessions the Writing Center conducts over the course of an academic year has almost tripled (last year, we conducted a total of 1,392 sessions). I hope that this trend is an indication that the Writing Center is a beneficial resource for students. Often, faculty tell me that they can tell when students have been to the Writing Center – I take this as a good sign,” Beckowski said when asked about if the writing center has any effects on students. The Writing Center is a resource for student to utilize and take advantage of for any of there writing needs and troubles. The Writing Center aims to help students improve their writing. CATHERINE BECKOWSKI “We know how challenging the writing process can be – we’ve all been there – and we hope that working with us will help students understand how to be successful, self-assured and even enthusiastic writers,” Beckowski said.
The Center for Teaching & Learning is a resource given to students that offers free academic assistance to all students through peer tutoring and dedicated especially toward math and writing. The CTL offers many resources, one of which is the writing center. The Writing Center helps students use writing as a tool for learning, reflection and career preparation. Professional and peer tutors are available and eager to help. Even with the description students still want to know what exactly the writing center is and how can the writing center really help them. “The Writing Center provides support to student writers from any course at any stage of the writing process. Our sessions are very personalized, and we try to keep them collaborative and conversational,” Cathrine Beckowski, coordinator for the writing center, said when asked on how the center and its staff can assist students. “This approach allows us to meet the needs of individual students as they work on assignments for specific classes; it also gives us the opportunity to recommend strategies for specific kinds of writing,” Beckowski said. The writing center does not just hold one-on-one sessions, the center also has tons of resources for students to take advantage of. “In addition to our individual appointments, we make a number of print and web resources available to students. We have a library of writing handbooks and style guides available for student use.” Beckowski said, when asked about the center’s resources. The center also provides helpful links and websites that the center feel are beneficial to students. The Writing Center is located in the Iadarola Building room 110 and has appointments throughout the days for students to sign-up for help and revisions. “The very best way for a student to make an appointment is to stop by the Writing Center and sign up for a time on the paper schedule that hangs on our door. This way, the student can see exactly when he or she will be visiting, and with whom he or she will be working. If a student can’t stop by the Writing Center, he or she should call 610-
“The Writing Center provides support to student writers from any course at any stage of the writing process. Our sessions are very personalized, and we try to keep them collaborative and conversational.”
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Cabrini Spirit Week 2013 Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013 Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013 Mr. & Miss Cabrini Pageant CABRINI DAY!
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That unforgetable Halloween costume
JENNAROSE DIGIACOMO Lifestyles Editor
Halloween has come and gone, but it is never forgotten. Halloween gives people a night to be anyone they want. Some may choose to be a doctor, firefighter, a superhero, or to just dress up in a miniskirt, heels, and a button-up shirt and call yourself a “sexy” lawyer.
It seems as though no one ever forgets who dressed up as what on Halloween because to this day I’m still hearing, “remember when…dressed up as…” I’m not saying all Halloween costumes are bad, some are absolutely hysterical, but there comes a certain point in how some costumes are made compared to others. “Halloween costumes for women, most of which are a twist on a low-cut short dress, is obnoxious,” Sarah Seltzer, journalist who writes about activism and pop culture, said. “Particularly when it strays into racist territory with “sexy geisha” or “sexy Pocahontas.” I’ll have to agree with her on this one, it seems as though all I see anymore in the Halloween Adventure stores are sexy costumes based off of let’s say Disney princesses. Let’s take Belle for example; she wears a bright yellow dress that is floor length, with long sleeves. In reality, a nineteen-year-old girl would not be wearing that to a Halloween party. Instead, costume designers hike the dress up to above the knees, and chop off the sleeves.
It’s not like these costumes are hidden from the world, like I said we are still hearing about who wore what on Halloween to this day. Yes, talking about who wore what will eventually come to a stopping point, but pictures were taken therefore solidifying a memory for the rest of your life. Now, I am by no means pleading not guilty to this, I’ve had my years but for the children growing up it doesn’t send a good message. Especially since a majority of little girls love the Disney princesses, and when they see them in hiked up, low cut dresses it seems as though they should be doing that too. It’s almost as if Halloween has been dubbed the name slut-o-ween. As women we are kept to a high standard in reality, “we are instructed to be sexually appealing, but not overly sexy,” Seltzer said. Women try hard year-round to keep this appeal, yet if we decide to show too much cleavage or wear too much make-up one day it’s all over and it throws us into a different light. I feel as though Halloween is that one time of year that you can dress as anyone you
want, dress as provocative as you want and no one will judge you. Of course there will be that group of people staring you down as you walk into the party but it’s not like this big deal. I find it interesting though, how one day dubbed Halloween can do that to society. Don’t get me wrong it’s a tough world we live in, and society is constantly pulling us into different directions, but it’s up to the individual to step outside of the social norm and make a statement on their own. Halloween will always be that time of year for people to dress up as someone they’ve always wanted to be. But, there comes a time when a Halloween costume goes too far or ends up mocking someone else. JD836@CABRINI.EDU
Tattoos: tacky or trendy?
MACKENZE HARRIS Staff Writer
Tattoos are a permanent marks on your skin that cannot be washed off the next day. I grew up in an artistic family where we were not judged by the way we decided to express ourselves. Whether that may be from a tattoo, a photograph or a painting, my parents taught me never to judge a book by its cover, because everything is art and art is beautiful. It is what is on the inside that truly counts. Ever since my siblings were born I knew that I had a responsibility to them. I remember holding all four of them and that memory is something that I cherish each and every day. This
memory also led me to want a tattoo so my sisters, brothers and parents are not only a part of who I am internally but visibly as well. My tattoo was more than just a spur-of-the-moment type of thing. I knew exactly what I wanted but I was not quite sure exactly where I wanted to put it. It was the hardest part about the process, because nowadays tattoos have a negative connotation and some may argue that they are unprofessional. That could be true depending on the type of tattoo and where you decide on placing it. The important part to remember is that it is something you will have for the rest of your life and my advice is to really think about what you want, why you want it and where will you be placing it? I also asked myself these questions because tattoos are in no way cheap. Even if you get four colored-in hearts like myself, they still charge the minimum fee, which can be more or less expensive depending on where you go. I personally believe that tattoos should have meaning behind them because they are
permanent and will never go away. That is the reason I placed my tattoo on my back. When my twin brothers were born, I used to put them on my left shoulder and would pat their backs to help them fall asleep. Nicholas, when he was only a couple weeks old, started to pat my left shoulder back at me. After those first few times of my brother doing this, I knew that it was where I wanted my tattoo to be. I have always heard different opinions of tattoos and views about how they may affect professionalism. However everyone is distinct and we are all unique. I personally believe that in a work place your tattoos should be covered up if they are large or inappropriate. However if they are small then I do not think it is a big deal. Tattooing is a form of art and it needs to be respected more. For some people like myself, getting a tattoo can become an emotional and physical connection between yourself and something else. I do want to get another tattoo, even though they are expen-
sive. I don’t think I will be getting one for a while but it is definitely on my mind and it does hold a specific significance. I just do not know where exactly I want to place it yet. Being conscious of your place of work or major can also persuade you to locate your potential tattoo in particular spots as well. You want to make sure this is something you are okay with looking at for the rest of your life. Again, professionalism is something I do suggest that everyone should take into consideration when debating whether or not to pursue a tattoo. My tattoo also does not show when I wear a tank top or a T-Shirt and that is something I will not have to ever worry about being an issue because you cannot see it. My tattoo is a straight line of four hearts to represent my two sisters, two brothers and my love for my parents for giving them to me. But it was also important to me that I respect myself, who I am as a person and that I didn’t change my own views and morals because someone didn’t agree with my decision. I struggled with some other views people
I knew had on tattoos as well and different people who looked down upon me getting a tattoo was difficult but at the end of the day, your body is your body and you only have control of yourself. MH923@CABRINI.EDU
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Mackenzie’s tattoo represents her siblings with each heart.
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If I could write a letter to me
AMARRA BOONE Staff Writer
What would you tell 16-year-old you? The hormone crazed, boy band obsessed, probably watching “High School Musical” and always dissatisfied with your parents, you. You remember her or him? I know I do. This question came to mind a few weeks ago while listening to Wired 96.5 radio personality Dj Buster on his The Best in the World show. He asked his listeners, “What would you tell 16-year-old you?” At first it took me a second to recollect all my experiences being 16. It’s not that a lot
time has passed since then, but more-so because I am so far removed from that time in my life. As a college junior I often think back to those moments and have meditated on past situations that once worried me. At 16 I can remember the anxiety I had rehabbing from my first knee surgery. A sophomore in high school, I had prepared my whole career for the chance to be recruited by college coaches. It seemed like all the planning and sacrifice I had done would be for nothing. I was nervous! Nervous of the uncertainty of my future in basketball. Truthfully I would have told myself to relax! Basketball is great but it isn’t everything. Enjoy the time you have with your high school team because those moments will one day be a distant memory. Even as a ex-collegiate athlete I can appreciate that advice. Let’s not forget about being 16 and hearing a dreaded three letter word... SAT! Or depending on where you went to high-school the ACT. For me taking tests weren’t always the easiest. Even after two stints of Huntington Learning Center, the anxiety over taking one test that could determine the rest of my life was overwhelming. If I sat myself down then and really explained how the SAT was
important but not the only thing colleges looked at I probably would have felt less stress before taking it. I would have told myself to do my best and don’t doubt my readiness and all the preparation I had up until that point. As a 16-year-old I would’ve told myself to build more meaningful relationships. In high-school you are so focused on finding your clique and defining yourself in the hierarchy of popularity. Instead of struggling to entertain people I shared nothing in common with, I would have focused on building relationships with people of substance and drive. That is not to say my high school friends, whom I am still very close with, weren’t meaningful people. I would have focused on building more relationships with people who had strong characters and insightful personalities instead of those who were more focused on outward appearances. When I was 16 I was deciding on where to go to college. I should have listened to my gut when making that decision. At 16 you don’t trust yourself enough to listen to your inner conscience, which is often the best judger of decision. As I mentioned before, I was looking to continue my athletic career in college and was torn between two schools just days before the
official decision deadline. It had come down to the location of one of the schools and it being less than 30 minutes from my home. Despite the school probably being the better fit, I decided to go two and half hours away to a remote university that I would later transfer out of. I would have told myself to listen to my gut and not my head. It’s your gut that will give you a honest answer to your problem unlike your head which complicates decisions and clouds your judgement. Looking back on my decisions as a 16-year-old I almost wonder how I was able to make it to where I am now. Some choices and decisions I made were good. Others were questionable and clearly reflected that of the mind of a teenager. If I had to do it all again I may have done a few things differently but for sure I would tell myself that tomorrow is another day and the mistakes you make now will not define you when you get older. I’d tell myself that being tall is cool and the boys will eventually catch up, being accepted is overrated so don’t be afraid to color outside the lines and one day you will meet Jay-Z at a Beyonce concert. AB3467@CABRINI.EDU
Keep your cancer sticks to yourself
SE’QUIA BAILEY Lifestyles Editor
Many people smoke both here at Cabrini and outside of Cabrini. Do I necessarily care? Yes and No. No, I don’t care if you want to fry your lungs. Yes, I do care that you are trying to fry mine. Though I have family and friends who smoke, I think it is the most disgusting thing on God’s green earth. Well, not that it ranks number one on my list but it’s pretty high up there. It bothers me for several reasons. The first reason is because I have asthma and I really shouldn’t be as close to my friends when they smoke as I usually am because their smoke really sets my asthma off. Granted, I try to refrain from standing directly in the direction of their smoke. But it doesn’t always work out that way.
Another reason why I absolutely hate smoking is because it’s really unattractive. How ridiculous do you look sucking on a little stick. It looks ridiculous if you ask me. Not to mention if I’m very attracted to someone and then I see them with a cigarette and I’m thinking “wow that’s ugly.” Granted we have our flaws but when it comes down to it I don’t want to kiss an ash tray. Smoking is definitely a deal breaker. The number one reason why I absolutely cannot stand smoking is because of the AWFUL smell that lingers and stains EVERYTHING. Your hair, skin, nails, clothes or bag-just everywhere! I can’t begin to explain how sick the smell makes me. It’s like a burnt old rusty metal lathered in car oil. It makes it worst when people will smoke a cigarette and then come inside. Not saying that they are animals and have to stay outside but don’t finish a cigarette and come directly inside. AIR THAT OUT A LITTLE! It bothers me so much because the classrooms here for example are so closed in and then someone comes in from smoking and the entire room fills with that nasty rusty smell! And don’t get me started on the ones who drown themselves in perfume and cologne. It’s like trying to spray a dumpster with Febreze–honey it does not work! No one wants to smell or smell like your nasty cigarette. Just because you like it does not mean that everyone else does. Should smoking be banned? From a criminology perspective no because it would only make people want to go through illegal measures just to smoke! It’s not necessary to ban smoking all together. However I do feel as if smokers are the most inconsiderate group of people in the world. Just using Cabrini as an example there are smoking boundary lines. You think that people
respect that...ABSOLUTELY NOT! That really ticks me off because now I have to walk outside right into a cloud of nasty smoke! Now my hair and clothes have that nasty smell on me. I’m sorry if you want to kill your lungs with smoking but I already have my own problems with breathing. I don’t need the additional hassle! SNB45@CABRINI.EDU
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Katy Perry’s album ‘Prism’ screams passion BY SE’QUIA BAILEY Lifestyles Editor
An artist isn’t your favorite until their lyrics truly start to hit home. Katy Perry’s Oct. 2013 album “Prism” really took me by surprise with its vocal simplicity and deep lyrics. “Prism” is definitely based on some personal issues that Perry has dealt with through a period of time. I’m not sure the details about Perry’s personal life because it’s hard to discern the news from the crap put out in media. But after listening to this album Perry has proven herself not only as an artist but also as a vocalist. There was no doubt in my mind that Perry had some pipes. Personally, I believed that the candy dress, ice cream tree and bubble gum popper had more to offer. “Prism” definitely places Perry at the top of my list of go to artist. The album features artist Juicy J in a song titled “Dark Horse” Though a few songs have to grow on you every song will either have you fist pumping, throwing your hands in the air or nodding your head to the beat. The album features plenty of songs from love, break-up, heartache, lessons learned and even spiritual. The album opens with her single ‘Roar’. It talks about an inner strength that she has found within after being heartbroken. The album then trails with a personal favorite titled ‘Birthday’. This song brings a sexy side of Katy Perry that is definitely long overdue. It basically sends one message: “I know I’m all of that and then some”.
Of course the ‘Teenage Dream’ singer couldn’t get away from her familiar sound. Her song ‘International Smile’ definitely has a similar sound as her song ‘California Girls’. It adds a little cheesiness to the album but I guess it works for the people who may not accept this new change of sound for Perry. This album has songs that you could see yourself screaming and feeling good at a dance party. ‘Walking on Air’, the fourth song on her album, features a techno-like beat. Even if you are getting ready for a night out and you need something to get your adrenaline pumping it is definitely the song to do that. Perry also shows a side of spirituality that is certainly foreign to many. ‘By the Grace of God’ shows a very vulnerable side of Perry. Without giving too much away, she talks about how God’s grace pulled her from a dark side of love. You can almost feel or even relate to the heartbreak she went through. This album deserves five stars for sure. Any honest music lover that does not have this album on their phones, iPod, mp3 player or computer does not appreciate art. Perry was what they say “in her feelings” with this album. This album would more than likely be classified as the new ‘newly single’ album. It gives more than we would ever expect from Perry. Get this album now it definitely is worth getting.
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Tech talk– My sex doctor app BY AMBER MARSHALL Staff Writer
"My Sex Doctor" is an app geared to educate users about topics from puberty to relationships. The app has everything from a dictionary to facts and frequently asked questions. It is geared toward the ages between 14-25, but it can be useful for all ages. The app was created by Fabrizio Dolfi who was inspired after reading an article on sexually transmitted diseases. Dolfi felt that there was a lack of knowledge on sex education. He was also aware that most of the time younger people were not comfortable to ask questions on the controversial subject. Because of this, Dolfi birthed the MYSD app. The journey to creating this app was not easy . There was a lot of time and energy that went into its creation. It took a little over a year, conducting surveys and researching. Just two months ago MYSD was available for purchase on both iTunes and Google Play. Though the app is filled with a wealth of knowledge, it is very discrete in appearance. This was important in the creation because Dolfi realized that people want to educate themselves; not be in awe of appearance. Once the app is opened it is split up into three different categorizes: topics, dictionary and 100 things you must know. They all contain a different variety of information, but have the same basic
set up. The app is very easy to navigate through. The way the app is designed makes it look as if an individual is reading a news article. This design makes it very personal for an individual who may want to keep their exploration a secret. The topics section is split up into 20 categorizes. Each of those 20 categories has multiple sub-categories. The definitions section is filled with over 50 definitions, which also includes common slang words. A few slang words defined for the app user would be words such as: 'back door', 'barebacking' and 'snog'. Finally the 100 things you must know has 100 important questions. Once you click on the question it provides you with the important information. When using the app it is without a doubt that you will learn something new. It is jam packed with informative ideas and concepts. Though it is age specific, the app creates a learning experience from virgins to the more experienced. Dolfi will have a demonstration of the app at the upcoming Health 2.0 Europe conference in London, hoping this boosts the popularity of the app.
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“Spend a night at the museum” BY ROCCO DEL MONTE Multimedia Editor BY RACHEL ANTUZZI Perspectives Editor
Fernand Leger “Composition a la main et aux chapeaux oil on canvas
Open: 10p.m.-5p.m. Tues.-Sun. 10p.m.-8:45p.m. Wed. and Fri.
Philadelphia’s Museum of Art is something that everyone should experience. Looking at a piece of art on a PowerPoint in class or while surfing the web does not have anywhere near the same effect on an individual that comes from only seeing the works in person. Fernand Léger’s exhibit of “Modern Art and the Metropolis” is on display until January 5th. You don’t need a lick of background knowledge of Léger, or even modern art, to be in awe of everything that surrounds you in the exhibit. Everything from the works by equally talented artists such as Pablo Picasso and Piet Mondrian to the many states of Léger’s “La Ville” or “The City” (the piece for which the exhibit is based around) is something to behold. If the art itself isn’t enough to draw you into the museum time and time again, the museum now has extended hours. The Friday events are known as “Art After 5.” Stephen Starr Events serves up snacks and libations in the Great Stair Hall.There is also a variety of entertainment by international performers and jazz artists as you relax and enjoy the show.
The Philadelphia museum of art touches the lives of Philadelphians in many ways. Citizens are touched everyday by the museum’s collections, programs and identity as a national landmark. The main building is opened Tuesday through Sunday starting at 10:00 a.m. – 5:oo p.m. and Wednesday and Friday evenings the main portion of the building is open till 8:45 p.m. The extended hours allows room for lovers of art to have a little more time to take in everything. Admission for adults starts at $20. Seniors (65 and over) are $18. A student with valid ID is $14. Youth ages 13 through 18 are $14. Children 12 years of age and under are free and members are also free with purchase of membership. The Philadelphia Museum of Art is proud to participate in Blue Star Museums. This allows free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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Fernand Leger’s “Les Disques” oil painting on canvas
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1 Elevates 6 Nearly 15 Reaction to flatness 16 Not predestined 17 1975 Pulitzer winner for criticism 18 Early German fliers 19 Whiskey purchase 20 Jolts 21 Substantive part 22 Sanskrit term of respect 23 Old Spanish bread 25 Safe investment choices 28 Bad mark 33 “Monster” Oscar winner 34 Court service 35 Accessory 36 “Shirt Front and Fork” artist 37 Drum accompanying a fife 38 Team nicknamed the Halos, briefly 40 Risk 41 Five-time 30-game winner of early baseball 42 Got tight 43 Moisture overload results, in plants 45 Manhattan part 47 Door support 51 Source of a cc 52 “Lolita” co-star, 1962 54 Side unit 56 One way to think 57 Court expert 58 “The Liberty Bell” composer 59 Made more attractive, as a deal 60 Serf
1 Gripes 2 Event celebrated in “Through the Looking-Glass” 3 When “you’re gonna want me for your girl,” in a 1963 hit 4 Mongolian dwelling 5 Jedi foes 6 Spices (up) 7 Eye parts 8 Absorbed 9 Adviser of a sort 10 Cannon attachment 11 Soother 12 Drama Desk relative 13 Prismatic bone 14 Lab work 23 Parker product 24 “The Joy Luck Club” author 26 Campus town near Bangor 27 Shoe part 29 Semi-hard cheeses 30 Album that includes “Michelle” 31 Disbeliever’s comeuppance 32 London flat? 33 It’s 1 on the Mohs scale 34 Some coll. students 36 Constantine native 39 Back 40 Some microwaves 42 Caught stealing, say 44 Chop up 46 Stop by 47 Little bits 48 Fresh 49 Place for a rock group? 50 Something to pick? 52 Plymouth potato dish 53 11-Down substance 55 Young louse
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Women’s Triathlete overcoming the odds cross country placed third BY MICHAEL SHANAHAN Web Editor
The Cavaliers women’s cross country team finished seventh out of 10 teams at the CSAC Championships. The championships were held in Philadelphia, PA on Nov. 12. Malley DeSanto, freshman, led the Cavs’ women with a time of 23:43, good for 31st place and was named to the CSAC AllSportsmanship Team. Krissy Giles, also a freshman, finished in 24:05 for 35th place. Jessica Lanchang, junior, placed 49th with a time of 26:24, Kelly Donegan placed 53rd in 26:53 and Joanne Schrank finshed 63rd in 28:39. The men’s team however did not qualify for a team score. Serigo Campos, freshman, led the way for the men’s team, finishing 12th in 29:41, earning him All-CSAC Second team honors. Ernest Ahweza finished in 33:06, good enough for 40th place. Sophomore Pete Lyden finished in 34:39 for 47th place was also named to the CSAC AllSportsmanship Team. Freshman Pat Muller finished 56th in 39:45. The Cavs’ cross country team will participate in the NCAA Mideast Regionals on Nov. 16.
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Stephen Brown poses for Cabrini’s Men’s Soccer Team picture CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE
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Stephen Brown smiling through Chemo treatments
A.J. Bishop Season Stats: CSAC ACCOLADES: CSAC ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
CONFERENCE STANDINGS: SECOND IN LEAGUE WITH 23 POINTS ON 10 GOALS AND THREE ASSISTS TEAM STANDINGS FOUR GAME-WINNING GOALS AND LED THE TEAM WITH 10 GOALS
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Brown is resting on his bike before his event
Brown remembers the girls “bouncing in the hallways” of the hospital, happy to be there for their dad. Five months later Brown was in remission. Brown enjoys being a triathlon coach and board director of the YMCA. In 2010, he was named the Man of the Year by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Brown is humble and admits it does not matter who won, rather “What can we do now, can we make an impact?” As a motivational speaker, Brown relishes standing in the crowd to share his story and said he is inspired “When the lights are dim, spotlights are on you, and you see the expressions in their eyes, [they are] captivated, listening to every word.” He is not discouraged speaking to a large group as Brown said the speech was successful if he touched at least one person. Following speeches, Brown talks one on one with members of the audience, stays in contact through e-mail and helps provide outlets and tools for those seeking aid and solace. This year, Brown is looking forward to competing in the New York Marathon, as well as races in Philadelphia and Arizona. He is especially “stoked” for a worldclass race this June, in Atlantic City. Challenge races are a series of Iron Man races which occur in incredible places around the world, including Barcelona, Australia, and Scotland. The long distance triathlon course, including a swim, bike, and run, is set through the beautiful beach landscape. The spirit of Atlantic City will add excitement and flavor to the exhilarating racing atmosphere. Brown recently found that his
symptoms are returning, yet true to form he is ready to take on any challenge and will continue to race. Despite everything, when asked how he is doing, Brown said, “Awesome.” He calls this a “speed bump” and spends his time working to help others through his speeches, books, contacts, and other platforms. The accomplished triathlete focuses on the choices that people must make in life, and realized that he could have either stopped living, or carry on. His choice for the latter has left an indelible impact and an equally unforgettable image of courage and determination. As Brown mentioned, the diagnosis is a gift in the sense that he made the choice to keep fighting, keep living, and his actions have inspired countless others. “It is kind of twisted, and the day may come when I want to return it,” Brown said. [However] “I feel privileged and empowered to effect change and make a difference in the way people view disease.”
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Cavs win last and senior day game to end the season BY: MACKENZIE HARRIS Staff Writer
As the field hockey’s lady Cavaliers pushed through another victory against Alvernia Crusaders in their regular season, the girls also celebrated senior day. Seniors Erin McLaughlin, Samantha LaMaina, Genevieve Paulin, Stephanie Toomey all came out with excitement and drive to pull out a win after the fall to Keystone last week. “Genevieve is a phenomenal goalie and makes awesome saves every game,” sophomore high center midfielder/forward, Jen Webb said. “Playing on this team is truly a family. We are all such great friends and I couldn’t ask for a better group of girls,” Within the first half, freshman and midfielder, Brianne White, worked hard pulling away multiple reverse sweeps. Senior and midfielder Stephanie Toomey, with a reverse sweep, ripped a shot that missed by a hair. Alvernia played aggressive offense but did not bother freshman midfielder Kylie McDevitt, sophomore midfielder Kerry Anne Farrell, sophomore high center midfielder/forward Jen Webb, and junior midfielder Danielle Palatano, all played impeccable defense. Hustle and long efforts from the lady Cavs continued pushing Alvernia to work even harder and unfortunately Cabrini let up a goal. Cabrini left the first half 1-0 Crusaders. “My favorite part of playing Alvernia was when we were down 1-0 at half time and came out the second half determined to win and scored 2 goals to win,” Webb said. With 31:33 minutes left to play in the second half, ripped an aggressive shot which tied up the game 1-1. “During half time coach Jackie and coach Julie gave us the idea to have one of our forwards cherry pick a little so we would have somebody there to take a quick shot,” Webb said. Shooting for the second time in a row with a nice clean
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Freshman No. 14 Taylor Mack had one assists in Saturday’s win over Alvernia
shot, Farrell completes the shot making the score 2-1 with 29:35 minutes left on the clock. Farrell shot for the third time afterwards but was later called as no goal. McLaughlin hustled all day but was triumphant to block a shot from Alvernia and turned the ball over to her teammates. Adding to the great defense, Rachel Antuzzi was aggressive and determined to get the ball back to freshman midfielder Taylor Mack who had a nice shot but unfortunately missed. The girls ended their regular season with another solid win with their overall regular season record as 9-7. “We work as a unit to move the ball up the field and back one another up to help get as many shots on goal as we can,” Webb said. There’s always room for improvement but as a unit we have been connecting with one another very well this season,” MH923@CABRINI.EDU
BOX SCORE Alvernia University - 1 Cabrini College - 2 GOALS: CAVS: KERRY ANNE FARRELL (2) AU: ALEXIS KLOPP ASSISTS: CAVS: TAYLOR MACK AU: SUMMER LIBERTO, MELANIE LOWRY
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Junior No. 22 Tori Canielli recorded one shot on goal in Saturday’s win over Alvernia
GOAL KEEPERS: CAVS: ERIN WUNSH - 5 FOR 7 AU: GENEVIEVE PAULIN - 4 FOR 5
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2013 CSAC PLAYER OF THE YEAR, AND THREETIME FIRST TEAM ALL-CSAC PERFORMER
2013 CSAC PLAYER OF THE YEAR, FOUR-TIME FIRST TEAM ALL-CSAC PERFORMER
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HITTING PERCENTAGE - .383 KILLS PER SET - 4.24 SECOND IN TOTAL KILLS WITH 377
CAPTAINED HER TEAM FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS AND FORMER NATIONAL SOCCER COACHES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (NSCAA) ALL- REGION SELECTION
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THREE-TIME CSAC PLAYER OF THE WEEK ECAC PLAYER OF THE WEEK
OVERALL: 10-3-5 CSAC: 8-1-2
REGULAR SEASON RECORD: 27-4 OVERALL
LONGES WIN STREAK IN 2013: 11-MATCH WIN STREAK CSAC RECORD: 11-0 WITHOUT LOSING A SINGLE SET
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Women’s basketball set to start 2013 season and White ended their season with a 49-38 win over the Griffins.The Lady Cav’s also closed their season with an overall record of 24-4, setting records. The team’s 19 consecutive wins set a school record as well as their overall record. The last time that the Lady Cav’s have ended their season 24-4 overall, was in 1994-95 season with the most wins in the programs history. But victory comes with a very big price. Playing any college sport can be difficult and fun at the same time. What sets the Lady Cav’s apart from any other Division III team is the dedication on and off of the court. Last Fall the Cabrini women were awarded with the College’s Academic Achievement Award for Athletics for the greatest improvement in grade point average for one academic year. Under head coach Kate Pearson, the Blue and White’s combined grade point average increased over
0.3 points. But it does not stop there, the team is not just a team, they are a family. This family has had its up’s and it’s down’s, but through it all they manage to get through their hardships and bring their “A” game every time they step onto the court. These Lady Cav’s have a strong passion for basketball and put everything on the line. They do not play for themselves or play for the fame, they play because they want to do something extraordinary. On November 16th, the Lady Cavs will open their season against Connecticut College, in the Swarthmore College Tip-Off Tournament. Their first home game is against Widener University on November 23. ARS344@CABRINI.EDU
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No. 15 Senior Michelle Fitz looking for a spike. BY ANTHONY SESTITO Multimedia Editor
The Cabrini Women’s basketball team is ready to start their journey to the CSAC finals, as they kick off their new season. The Blue and White started practicing on Tuesday and are eager to play their first game on November 16, 2013. Seniors Maggie McElroy, Annie Rivituso, Brittany Sandone and Colleen Stewart are looking to end their college career on a strong note. The last time the women walked off of the Nerney Feild House floor was when they won their CSAC Championship game, the first time that one school had won both titles since ’94-’95. The Blue
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No. 15 Michelle Fitz attempting to get a kill
Stats and Standings Women’s Volleyball
Men’s Soccer
CSAC STANDINGS Marywood University 12-2-2 (9-0 CSAC) Centenary College 11-5-2 (8-1 CSAC) Cabrini College 11-7-2 (7-2 CSAC) Neumann University 12-6-2 (6-3 CSAC) Baptist Bible College 5-14-1 (3-5-1 CSAC) Keystone College 3-14-2 (3-5-1 CSAC) Rosemont College 5-13 (3-6 CSAC) Cairn Univerity 8-11-1 (2-7 CSAC) Gwynedd-Mercy University 6-13-1 (2-7 CSAC) Immaculata University 2-15 (1-8 CSAC)
TEAM LEADERS GOALS A.J. Bishop - 10 Brett Lockbaum - 6
ASSISTS C.J. Doherty - 4
GOAL KEEPER(S) R.J. Pino - 15 saves Eric Nowicki - 42 saves
Women’s Soccer
CSAC STANDINGS
TEAM LEADERS KILLS
Cabrini College 27-4 (11-0 CSAC) Cairn University 23-5 (10-1 CSAC) Neumann University 21-13 (9-2 CSAC) Danielle Carrozza - 394 Marywood University 18-10 (8-3 CSAC) Jen Grenauer - 250 Baptist Bible College 13-19 (6-5 CSAC) Michele Fitz - 204 Notre Dame of Maryland 12-12 (5-6 CSAC) Keystone College 16-16 (5-6 CSAC) DIGS Immaculata University 10-16 (5-6 CSAC) Cedar Crest College 10-13 (4-7 CSAC) Sophia Sokolovich - 432 Gwynedd-Mercy College 3-28 (2-9 CSAC) Kelly Guarino - 284 Centenary College 1-26 (1-10 CSAC) Rosemont College 0-22 (0-11 CSAC) ASSISTS Cassidy Koenig - 1027
Women’s Field Hockey
TEAM LEADERS GOALS
Rosemont College 11-7 (9-2 CSAC) Cabrini College 10-3-5 (8-1-2 CSAC) Neumann University 10-7-1 (8-2-1 CSAC Melissa Scanzano - 7 Centenary College 8-9-2 (7-3-1 CSAC) Dana Peterson - 6 Marywood University 6-8-4 (6-2-3 CSAC Immaculata University 7-10-2 (6-3-2 CSAC) ASSISTS Keystone College 10-5-1 (5-5-1 CSAC) Gwynedd-Mercy College 3-11-4 (3-5-3 CSAC) Gabby Meck - 6 Cairn Univesity 8-10-2 (3-6-2 CSAC) Melissa Scanzano - 5 Notre Dame of Maryland 4-12 (2-9 CSAC) Cedar Crest College 3-15 (1-10 CSAC) GOAL KEEPER(S) Baptitst Bible College 1-16-1 (0-10-1 CSAC Marissa Jenkins - 38 saves AS OF TUESDAY, NOV. 5
CSAC STANDINGS
CSAC STANDINGS
TEAM LEADERS GOALS
Cabrini College 9-7 (6-1 CSAC) Gwynedd-Mercy College 10-8 (6-1 CSAC) Immaculata University 6-12 (4-3 CSAC)Kerry Anne Farrell - 17 Neumann University 8-11 (3-4 CSAC) Jen Webb - 8 Notre Dame of Maryland 0-13 (0-7 CSAC) Keystone College 6-11 (4-3 CSAC) ASSISTS Marywood University 4-13 (3-4 CSAC) Cedar Crest College 1-17 (1-6 CSAC) Taylor Mack - 6 Erin McLaughlin - 4
GOAL KEEPER(S) Genevieve Paulin - 93 saves
Five feet with five times the heart BY AMARRA BOONE Staff Writer
Cavalier Calendar
Thursday, Oct. 31 WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL VS CSAC SEMIFINAL AT 7 P.M. MEN’S SOCCER AT CENTENARY COLLEGE TBA
Friday, Nov. 1 MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SWIMMING VS LEBONON VALLEY COLLEGE AT 6 P.M.
Saturday, Nov. 2 MEN’S SOCCER VS CSAC CHAMPIONSHIP TBA WOMEN’S FIELD HOCKEY VS CSAC CHAMPIONSHIP TBA WOMEN’S SOCCER VS CSAC CHAMPIONSHIP TBA WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL VS CSAC CHAMPIONSHIP TBA
Sunday, Nov. 3 NO GAMES
Monday, Nov. 4 NO GAMES
Tuesday, Nov. 5 NO GAMES
Wednesday, Nov. 6 NO GAMES
Senior Brianna Thomspon’s journey to Cabrini started way before arriving on campus, as a younger sibling of a Cabrini alumni she always knew Cabrini felt like home. Brianna who goes by Bree for short, from Essington, P.A. is a defensive back for the Lady Cavaliers soccer team. Bree who hasn’t yet declared a major has interests in criminal justice and aspirations to become a parol officer. Despite being a late bloomer to the sport, Bree immediately showed a passion for the game at the age of 10. Watching her sister and now assistant coach, Jessica Thompson play influenced her to work even harder to one day play at the collegiate level. Since transferring in from Delaware County Community College Bree has been a pivotal leader for the women’s soccer team. Bree said, “My sister actually went here, she graduated and played soccer. I always would come up here and I got a chance to know all the soccer girls. I talked to the coach and I thought I’d really like it here. Plus, it was so welcoming, so I knew I wanted to be here.” Don’t let her stature foul you! Bree puts her body on the line every game, never backing down to opponents who are sometimes twice her size. David Howell, sports information director for Cabrini athletics, who started the same year as Bree said, “she is short, but she is very strong. She holds her own out there!” Assistant coach Jessica Huda assents to the power that Bree shows while playing. “ She has to be one of the toughest players I have ever met, just strong and tough,” said Coach Huda. “She just does not stop.” Bree attributes a lot of her aggressive
play to her previous experience playing for a mens soccer team before coming to Cabrini. She also believes it derives from a motivation in herself to be the best leader for her team. “They want to try harder when they see me work harder,” Bree said. “I think that is why I work so hard so much because people are visual learners and they learn from the energy you put out.” Bree admits that she would be nothing without her team. Even on days off she enjoys spending time with them and other close friends. A off-day that she is looking forward to the most is the release of the highly anticipated movie The
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Bree Thompson looking to pass Hunger Games:Catching fire. “We are really excited about The Hunger Games!” Bree said. Plans have already been made for a group of her friends to go in celebration of her friends birthdays. She says the best thing about playing
with the girls is the friendship they all share. “I trust them and I know they’ll back me up if I make a mistake,” Bree said. It’s evident that she is focused on unity and attributes her success to the relationships she has built on her team. When asked about her proudest achievements to date, Bree said, “Being a really good leader. “ A honest statement from a girl who has been a captain for the team two years in a row. It shows that she is dedicated to the team as a whole and her personal accomplishments fall second to the impact she has on her team. “It’s going to be really tough to replace the player she is, “ assistant coach Huda said. “She is an anchor for our defense and our team.” A powerful compliment from a coach to her player. For Bree these years of playing collegiate soccer will be missed. But, she is not leaving without putting up a fight. When asked what is your goal for the rest of the season without hesitation she said, “make the NCAA tournament and make it past the first round!” Filled with a lot of conviction due to outcomes from previous years Bree is not ready to hang up the cleats! She is dedicated to making Cabrini a nationally recognized team in women’s soccer. From her assistant coach Huda the CSAC championship is their first goal and their second is advancing to the NCCA’s but for her there is greater satisfaction which comes from being able to have coach Bree for the last two years. Huda said, “ A bad day with for me ends with having to be on that field with all 25 of them and she is one of those players that you may go into it having a rough day and not being in the best of moods but something she says or does or just her being Bree can leave with a smile on your face..” AB3467@CABRINI.EDU
Men’s soccer moves to the CSAC semifinal BY ARIEL MELENDEZ Staff Writer
The Cabrini Cavaliers advanced to the next round of the Colonial States Athletic Conference tournament by defeating the Keystone Giants by a score of 5-0. The game took place Tuesday, Nov. 5 at the Edith Robb Dixon Field here at Cabrini College. The Cavaliers came in sporting a 10-7-2 overall record and a 7-2-0 CSAC record which gave them the third seed for the playoffs. The Giants came in with an overall record of 3-13-2 and a 2-5-1 record in CSAC play which gave them the sixth and final seed in this tournament. The Cavaliers came into this game with plenty of energy. They had previously defeated Keystone by a score of 4-0 earlier this season. The main message from coach Rob Dallas was to play this game with the same type of energy that they had shown in the previous matchup. The Cavs would get their first goal of the game about nine minutes in. It was one of those goals you don’t see everyday. Senior Brett Lockbaum lined up to take a throw-in at the top right corner of the field. Lockbaum is known for his large throw-ins and he did not fail at launching one that would end up going off the hands of the Giant’s goalie, Dany O’Rourke, and into the back of the net. It would go down as an own goal as O’Rourke did initially have his hands on it. When talking about this goal, Lockbaum’s thought process that he was just trying to get towards the net and hope that maybe somebody could get a head on it and score a goal. This isn’t
what ended up happening but the result of the play ended up in the back of the net anyway. “I threw the ball and it just went threw the goalie’s hands,” Lockbaum said. It was definitely one of the craziest goals, Brett mentioned, he’s ever seen. The four other goals scored by Cabrini were more on the normal side of what you would see. C.J. Doherty would score the second goal of the game for the Cavs on an assist from Boomer Steigelman. Bobby Kane would tally the third goal of the night about eight minutes after with Sean Neary getting the assist. Rey Jimenez would score the fourth goal for the Cavs off a defensive miscue from the Keystone goalie. O’Rourke was looking to punch the ball out of harms way, but he ended
up putting it right on the foot of Jimenez who would put it in the back of the net. Brett Lockbaum would end up getting a goal in this one off a great feed from freshman A.J. Bishop to give the Cavaliers the 5-0 win. The Cavaliers will travel to play the tournament’s second seed, Centenary College, this Thursday, Nov. 7. A start time has not been announced for this game, but be sure to check out the Cabrini athletics site where you came find all the information you need in regards to the CSAC playoffs. The Cavs are looking to avenge a 1-0 loss against the Cyclones from earlier this season. ALM394@CABRINI.EDU
The men’s soccer team celebrating after Brett Lockbaum’s goal