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Homeless teens are faced with mental illness

BY LILLIAN HURLEY Staff Writer The Covenant House is an organization that helps to protect the rights and lives of homeless youth. They work with homeless youth to provide them with the basic rights of food, a safe environment and an understanding about their lives. According to covenanthouse.org, around 2 million youth will experience some type of homelessness every year.

Homeless youth often suffer from mental illness. This can be due to the trials and tribulations they have faced in their young lives. The situations that these youth have faced lead to them developing mental illness such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder and. In regards to mental illness Covenant House compares it to the dangers that homeless youth face on the streets by saying “Many more are victims of a hidden and insidious danger that lurks over them 24 hours a day, 365 days a year: severe psychological stress.”

Youth that are faced with the challenges of mental illness is something that needs assistance.

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Homeless man in Baltimore, Md. painting on cardboard boxes to earn money.

Youth face hardships under foster care system

BY SAMANTHA JACOBS Staff Writer

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The foster care system often condemns young adults to lives full of hardships that other young adults do not have to face.

That is what freshmen in ECG 100 with Dr. Michelle Filling-Brown, associate professor of English, earn through taking an in-depth look at the system and the lives it has touched.

“I believe that with knowledge comes power, and by continuing to be educated and raising awareness about aging out can only help the foster youth that fall

victim to homelessness, drug addiction, human trafficking, prostitution, gang violence, and so much more,” said freshman Lauren Weisbecker who is currently in the class.

Imagine at only 18 years of age you have no adult in your life who can pay for your food and shelter you so you drop out of school to get a minimum wage job in a rundown corner store. You cannot really afford a place to live, food, or health care and there is no one supporting you besides yourself unlike other 18-year-olds that can rely on family to ensure their basic needs are still met.

The stories of youth facing the troubles of foster care vary but according to Filling-Brown their stories often include being separated from siblings, being placed in multiple homes, and having trouble keeping up in school.

Through her work with the Pennsylvania Youth Advisory Board she is able to share with her class the stories from people who have suffered through the flaws in the foster care system.

In her ECG 100, class Filling-Brown also teaches students about how the foster care system is not running the way it was intended to work.

“The biggest problem is that the foster care system is not supposed to be a permanent solution, but many youth languish within the system for years,” said Filling-Brown.

According to the website for the Covenant House, whose international president, Kevin Ryan, was the most recent Executive-in-Residence on campus, 20,000 young adults outgrow the program and are forced to find a way to fend for themselves.

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WE ARE THE

LOQUITUR 2014-2015 Editorial Staff EDITOR IN CHIEF Mackenzie Harris MANAGING EDITOR Joey Rettino MULTIMEDIA EDITOR Lauren Hight NEWS EDITORS Erica Abbott Emily Arentzen SPORTS EDITORS Howard Blake Jason Williams LIFESTYLES EDITORS Alexa Ferragine Christle Gehman PERSPECTIVES EDITOR Jessica Paradysz PHOTO EDITORS Amy Held Amarra Boone WEB EDITOR Dan Luner MARKETING & CIRCULATION Leonard Brock Stockly Buabeng ADVISER Jerome Zurek

MISSION The Loquitur student newspaper and website are integral parts of the educational mission of the Cabrini Communication department, namely, to educate students to take their places in the public media.

The newspaper and website provide a forum of free expression. All members of the college community may submit work to the editors for possible inclusion. Publication is based on the editorial decision of the student editors.

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Would you shake a homeless person’s hand?

Would you shy away? Give a dirty look? Stick out your hand and introduce yourself? Or would you ignore the situation all together, because why would you want to touch a dirty person, who does not have a house?

Despite the necessary hygiene that a homeless person may lack, that does not define anyone. Would you want to be judged based on how you look, where you are from, or your past, rather than your character?

“On a single night in January 2013, there were 610,042 people experienced homelessness in the United States,” according to Project Home. “[This included] 394,698 people who were homeless in sheltered locations and 215,344 people who were living in unsheltered locations.”

Homelessness is continuously slowing the progression of stability in our society. “[People experiencing homelessness] between 2012 and 2013 [were] between the ages of 18 and 24,” according to Project Home.

“Nearly one-quarter, 23 percent or 138,149 people of all homeless people were children, under the age of 18. Also, 67 percent, 410,352 people were 25 years or older.”

According to Project Home, one of the highest poverty rates in America is about thirty minutes away in Philadelphia, where there is a 27 percent poverty rate.

“It’s a perfect storm of an increase in poverty and an increase in the housing crisis” says Laura Weinbaum, vice president of public affairs and strategic initiatives for Project Home, according to NBC10.com.

How would you feel if this was your life? If this was your every single morning until you went to sleep at night, what would you do?

There are not too many options for the homeless and there are so many causes.

According to Project Home, 94.1 percent of people living on the street have behavioral health challenges, 12.1 percent have mental health challenges, 12 percent use substances and 70 percent have a dual diagnosis.

At any point in time, the city estimates the 650 people could be living in the streets of Philadelphia and 400 alone in Center City.

So when you see people walking around or sleeping on the side of the road, think twice before you categorize them as a “bum.”

In America, the two largest expenses for a

family are housing and transportation.

“In Philadelphia moderate income household people spend 52 percent of their income on housing, 28 percent, and transportation, 25 percent,” according to Project Home.

84 percent of Philadelphians making less than $20,000 in 2013 paid 30 percent or more of their household income on housing costs. This is another cause of homelessness, because housing is so expensive and minimum wage is so low.

What would you do if you could not pay for a place to live? Would you move? Could you afford that?

“In 2013 over 92,000 individuals experiencing homelessness were reported as chronically homeless and over two-thirds, 63,175 people, were living on the streets,” according to Project Home.

This summer, freshmen read, “Almost Home: Helping Kids Move from Homelessness to Hope” that focused on at-risk young adults across North America.

“Many of the kids have been told, over and over until it echoes in their heads like a voice of their own, that they are worthless and will never amount to anything,” according to Almost Home. “The damage caused by such childhood experiences is cumulative, with the risk of health problems and heartache in adulthood increasing with each additional childhood hardship.”

However according to Project Home, “the number of individuals experiencing chronic homelessness declined by 16 percent, or 17,219 people, between 2010 and 2013.” While this is an injustice that continues to plague the world we live in, there are some positive steps that are in place to eventually help rid our world of homelessness.

Would you shake a homeless man or woman’s hand?

Would you reach out or lean into a conversation with a homeless person?

Would you take the time to get to sit and listen to a homeless person’s story?

Before you judge someone by the presence of a homeless person, look them in the eyes and realize that everyone has a story.

Regardless of why they are homeless at that time, their character should be the only factor whether or not you stick your hand out to shake.

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Event Planning Internship

BY SAMANTHA JACOBS

Week Nov. 6, 2014 Oct. 30: Israel to Reopen Contested Holy Site in Jerusalem Oct. 27: Wish to Do More in Ebola Fight Meets Reality in Liberia The number of people that die from Ebola continues to trump that of those that survive the disease, and treatment after survival can cause even more complications. Doctors are struggling to treat patients since they have little access to technology and improvise treatment techniques.

Israel’s relations with Jordan became strained on Thursday after closing all access to a sacred site before announcing the site would re-open on Friday. Muslim men over 50 were to be barred from prayers and Palestinian leaders called for protest.

Oct. 31: Virgin Galactic’s Spaceship Two Crashes in New Setback for Commercial Spaceflight During a test flight for a spaceship intended to take tourists to space, the craft crashed killing one of the pilots. It was using a new plastic based fueled and became the second crash of the week for the space industry.

Nov. 1: Handling of Sexual Harassment Case Poses Larger Questions at Yale

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Worker prepares to enter Ebola treatment unit.

For five years a sexual harassment case has been developing at Yale without public awareness and is now raising questions about the lack of sensitivity it has towards women. The case involves a professor and a research student in the Yale School of Medicine.

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CABRINI DAY

MR. AND MISS CABRINI PAGEANT HOSTED BY CAP BOARD, MR. AND MISS CABRINI WILL BE GETTING CROWNED. DAKABOOM WILL ALSO BE THERE TO PERFORM.

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CELEBRATE CABRINI DAY, WHICH HONORS THE COLLEGE’S MISSION AND HERITAGE. THE THEME IS HOMELESSNESS. NO DAY CLASSES BEFORE 4:30 P.M.

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DESCRIPTION: Interns will work with One Step Away, a newspaper for the Greater Philadelphia area.

Responsibilities include selling event tickets, developing an event committee, organizing event materials, as well as other event related duties.

LOCATION: Philadelphia,Pa DESIRED MAJORS: Psychology and Social Work COMPENSATION: $750 one-time stipend JOBSOURCE CODE: 11904

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DESCRIPTION: Students chosen for the position will be working with Resources for Human Development. These interns will be analyzing and summarizing survey results, coordinating meetings, building relationships with companies throughout the country as well as other experience-building tasks.

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DESCRIPTION: Intern will be working at Kohelet Yeshiva High School. Position can be full or parttime and involves responsibilities in the business office.

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Surviving homelessness What would you do to survive homelessness?

Facing mental illness as a homeless teen CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

Mental health in homeless youth can add more challenges to their lives since they often do not have the ability to get the help they need.

Active Minds is a club on campus that strives to start the conversation about mental illness. Maddy Coutu, the campus chapter president of Active Minds and junior double major in social work and religious studies minoring in social justice knows the importance of how mental illness can affect someone life.

The negative stigma that surrounds mental illness is one of the leading factors why people are too afraid to admit their mental illness.

“Stigma causes shame and shame causes silence, then no

one gets the help they need.”

When people do not accept and learn ways to deal with their mental illness this can cause them to be intensified. When it seems that these homeless youth

posed to get help with their mental health issues?

It is the responsibility of the emergency shelters like the Covenant House and the school system to help the youth who will not get help from anyone else.

If the conversation about mental illness is more open then it could only help these homeless youth. The Covenant house acknowledges the importance of helping homeless youth especially with mental illness.

According to their website, “One out of every five -MADDY COUTU kids we see at Covenant are acting out in a negative way it House comes to our doors with could be a result of their untreat- a burden that’s almost unimaged mental illness. inable-the burden of being menWhen these kids do not know tally ill.” where their next meals are going to come from, how are they sup@LILLIANMHURLEY

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Stigma causes shame and shame causes silence.

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About one-third of these young adults never finish high school and become susceptible to lives of crime and poverty with almost 40 percent of them facing homelessness at some point in time.

There are many more statistics that the Covenant House provides on their website explaining the high rates of crime, lack of health care, and welfare dependency that marks the life of a person that out grew the foster care system.

Classes such as Filling-Brown’s ECG 100 are extremely important to spreading awareness towards the issue and enacting change for the teens in foster care facing homelessness.

“My ECG 100 class opened my eyes to the fundamentals and hardships of the foster care system,” said Weisbecker. “Whether

reading articles and writing responses, or meeting and hearing the stories of foster youth going through the aging out process, the course has been fascinating.”

Even with all of the negative issues regarding the foster care system, it has seen some successes in recent years. One that Dr. Filling-Brown mentioned was the Fostering Connections to Success Act of 2008 which helps kids receive federal support as part of the foster care system until the age of 21.

Filling-Brown’s cousin Mikey was also a success story for the foster care system. She explained that “he is currently serving in the military and recently got married, so despite struggles in his younger years he is doing well now. Ultimately, he’s a success story because he found permanency and never aged out of the system.” @SAMJACOBSPA

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Students raise awareness All blue everything: Cabrini Day preview about homelessness

BY KATIE MUSKA Staff Writer About 1 million people in the world are homeless. In the United States, 610,042 people— both sheltered and unsheltered—were found homeless in a single night. Homelessness affects those of all ages, from children to adults 25 years old and older.

In Philadelphia, there is an average of 650 homeless people at any given point in time. This number goes up and down depending on the season; there tends to be more homeless people in the summer.

Homelessness is caused by a variety of issues. Included in these are lack of jobs, public supports, benefits and affordable transportation, healthcare and housing.

However in spite of these statistics, homelessness decreased by about four percent from 2012 to 2013, and decreased nine percent since 2007. Over the last year, unsheltered homelessness decreased by about seven percent. This is because of help like outreach programs. As the need for help for the homeless grows, so do these programs. Every year, an estimated 5,500 people from various outreach programs help people living on the streets, in cars and other places that are not homes. Around 12,000 people, including families, are exposed to shelters every year.

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Among the 5,500 people reaching out to the homeless people are Cabrini College students. In Campus Ministry, Father Carl Janicki—who has been here for 6 years—and the rest of

advocating for systems of just pay, affordable housing and encouraging less waste of food.”

More students reaching out to the homeless at Cabrini are Dr. Thomas O’Donnell’s Engagement with the Common Good classes. O’Donnell teaches two ECG classes that focus on homelessness and hunger in the world. These classes get the opportunity to visit and volunteer at a nondenominational Christian non-profit shelter in Chester, PA called Cityteam.

Cityteam’s mission is “to passionately transform lives of individuals, families and communities.” They have been serving those suffering from homelessness, poverty -FATHER CARL JANICKI and addictions for the past the members are given the op- 55 years. portunity to help out. They meet Every day, the kitchen team together doing various activities makes three meals. They open to engage with local, national their doors and feed anyone who and international service. One shows up. They do not know how of their primary outreaches has many will come, and they do not been their peanut butter and jelly turn anyone away. They also organight, which happens on a Friday nize clothing donations and teach evening at 6:00 p.m. The students the homeless. The students from involved make peanut butter and O’Donnell’s classes have been jelly sandwiches and bring them put to work in the kitchen and orto Center City in Philadelphia for ganizing the donated clothing to distribution. make the homeless feel as though Janicki believes that home- they’re in a department store. The lessness is a multi-faceted and students have been hard at work growing problem. with food drives and volunteer“It is near and dear to the ing. Cityteam gladly welcomes all heart of Christians because of volunteers, as they are the “lifethe Gospel command to love God blood of Cityteam.” and love our neighbor,” Janicki said. “Cabrini students can use their God-given gifts and talents to create ways to eliminate this challenge faced by so many by @KATIEAMUSKA

It is near and dear to the heart of Christians because of the Gospel command to love God and love our neighbor.

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This year Cabrini Day starts promptly on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 8:30 am with a mass and continues with a day filled with events focused on this years theme leadership for social change.

For a second year co-chairs of the Cabrini Day planning Dr. Dawn Francis assistant professor of communication and associate professor, Dr. Stephanie Povlosky of the business administration department, have accepted the challenge of planning Cabrini Day. Cabrini day is a day that showcases the mission of the college, with a full day of educational programming that engages faculty, staff, students and guests of campus community.

“Cabrini Day that is totally focused on the mission of the college,” Francis said. “This year’s Cabrini Day theme is leadership for social change.”

For those who may not know the mission of the college can find it on the campus website.

However, the main three points of the mission which are “academic excellence, leadership development and commitment to social justice.” All of which will be displayed in each event throughout Cabrini day.

“I decided to take on leadership for Cabrini Day because I knew that I would have a great partner on it,” Francis said.

Francis and Povlosky have planned a full day of exciting events like “Heads Up Mission” tournament, Lead for Change,

ECG students working at Cityteam.

Boo-bie dance shut down due to an altercation

BY CHRISTLE GEHMAN Lifestyles Editor Fists were flying as students celebrated Halloween. There was an altercation Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Boo-bie dance. Some Valley Forge students got into an argument with students from Cabrini.

Creig Doyle, director of public safety, was in the boardroom in Grace Hall when a student made him aware of the situation out-

side of the building.

One student was visibly intoxicated but other than that there did not seem to be an extreme alcohol presence in the entire process. The whole incident was over in less than five minutes and by the time Doyle arrived at the scene, the boys were already around the corner of the building and fleeing the scene.

One member of public safety was punched in the eye as he

tried to break up the fight. He was sent to the hospital.

Six police cars from Radnor came, as Doyle called them.

On Tuesday, Nov. 4, two Cabrini students spoke to a Radnor police officer and at least one of the students seemed to be in a good state of mind.

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celebrity brunch and walk/run for social change. The entire listing of events, including start times and locations, can be found on the campus website by searching Cabrini day.

A similar schedule to last year with prizes offered to those who participate in the lead for change event.

“We allow people to vote on the top three presentations and those top three winners get money that they can give to their charity of choice,” Francis said.

The top winner receives $100, $75 and $25.

Keynote speaker will be John Ducoff, executive director of the Covenant House PA, will be offering up great conversation on his works with homeless youth.

“Ducoff is also going to be bringing with him some of those individuals who are program participants in the Covenant House program, who have experienced homelessness,” Francis said.

Why social justice issues matter because injustices affect all of us whether it is “nationally, locally and globally.” Francis says that all students at Cabrini should have a personal identity with an injustice they are most passionate about.

Key points students should know from Dr. Don Taylor’s town hall meeting on Thursday, Oct. 30: 1. If you were not able to make it to inauguration, there will be a website with the inaugural speech, photos, press coverage, tweets, etc.

2. The mission, Cabrini 2020 roadmap and the Cabrini promise. Those three combined are the vision for the next five years.

3. Spring 2015 semester will begin groundbreaking for Dixon Center expansion.

4. Enhance Cabrini’s brand identity by building brand awareness. “It’ll help get our name out there, have that presence in the community, help open doors to expand experiential learning opportunities, internships, build advisory boards, pay attention to what’s going on in Harrisburg, working with others in the community—locally, regionally, and nationally.”

5. Build high impact educational practices for experiential learning. This includes service learning and community-based learning, LLCs, internships, global experiences, undergraduate research and capstone.

6. Create education pathways, “Meet different learners where they are using technology.”

7. Partnership developments with high schools. Expand your footprint, getting students to visit campus. Pathways with community colleges and graduate professional programs.

8. Creating educational pathways for different kinds of markets. “Meet different learners where they are using technology.”

9. Expand demographics and expand footprint.

10. Develop portal for website in order to help recruit and build brand; advertising/marketing and SEO.

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Homeless people are immediately striken with unfavorable stereotypes. People judge those without homes, yet there are many causes of homelessness. Foster children fall into homelessness. People running from an abusive relationship could end up in the streets. Those facing stress and demons may turn to violence and drugs. Homelessness can happen to anyone and there is a story behind every person.

Everyone deserves a place to call home

BY JESSICA PARADYSZ Perspectives Editor

Homeless. The word settles through the mind and brings up portraits of dirty, gray streets, sullen faces and despair.

Yet, these people are not just humans to condemn when walking past them while they are holding up a battered cardboard signs.

They could have once lived in a beautiful stone house with a white picket fence.

They might have needed to run away from an abusive family, fleeing for their lives.

Maybe they came across tough times and their beloved home foreclosed.

Maybe they had nowhere to turn.

As stated in the classic movie “The Wizard of Oz,” there truly is no place like home.

I was bedazzled by the movie as a girl, coveting those shimmering deep ruby- red shoes.

I took the message of the film for granted.

Home is a place where a person can be safe.

It is comfortable and cozy, full of memories placed in frames that decorate the house.

A sense of a safe haven is as sweet as the smell of a home-cooked meal.

Nonetheless, families are not perfect and there is no such thing as the ideal of living in the perfect home with a gorgeous landscape and fence.

Instead, home is defined more by the inherent sense of comfort and welcome that is deeply rooted in the family.

Yet, there are many who do not have the luxury of a home.

These people have nowhere to reside or to seek refuge.

Instead, the homeless sleep under graffiti bridges and make the harsh glow of lamplights their guiding light.

These people are hungry and starving for a chance of a better life.

Many people who are homeless did not receive the help that they needed.

Some are depressed or hurting and do not know how to heal their deep wounds.

Some turn to crime, drugs and alcohol hoping the rid themselves of the pain.

Unlike the financially well-off or celebrities, these people feel as though there are no resources for help and they find themselves in a difficult situation.

Maybe they were too ashamed to ask

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Bethesda Project memembers William “Bill” Podemic, Phil Martin (center) and Dave Kopena share their harrowing stories and their love of photography.

They now mentor children in the program. for help.

Homeless people have a story.

I was fortunate to meet with three men that are successfully involved in the Bethesda Project. The non-profit aids homeless men and women in the Philadelphia region.

The men were compelling, inspiring and charming.

Each had a vigor for life and learning that was evident in their stories.

I enjoyed interviewing them and having a glipse into their lives.

People assume that being homeless is a choice and that these people are just lazy.

It is the opposite and the offensive blanket statement is ignorant.

After speaking to Dave Kopena, Phil Martin and William Podemic, I was inspired by their stories.

I was also inspired by the help that teachers and students at Cabrini have provided through partnerships with Bethesda Project.

People need to understand that life is messy and a variety of circumstances can lead to homelessness.

There needs to be a better understanding about the causes and increased partnerships for programs that help empower people to regain their lives.

These men are success stories that see beauty and hope in life.

Everyone deserves a place to call home.

In the end, home is what you need.

@JESSICAPARADYSZ

Homelessness is not an issue with a definitive ‘type’

BY DAN LUNER Web Editor

With the holiday season approaching, people are more inclined to donate to charities supporting the homeless, but is your image of someone who is homeless entirely correct?

For a lot of people, when the word homeless is heard, they typically think of an older man asking for money on the street. But for me, that image is not entirely correct.

When it comes to getting knocked down by homelessness, the first step to success is to get back up.

Sure, there are plenty of homeless men out on the streets, but when I hear the word homeless, I first think of the local youth who are without a home.

Last semester, I had the opportunity to take a class that worked with foster youth in Philadelphia. Now I know what you’re thinking - fostered and homeless are two completely different things. But surprisingly, the two are correlated.

A lot of the youth that we worked with were formerly homeless due to cracks in the foster care system.

Many of them chose the streets versus an unhealthy foster home.

At first, hearing these stories made me upset, but then I reflected and turned my feelings into advocacy.

Throughout the class, we worked with various organizations in Philadelphia including Project Home, Our Brothers Place, and YSI Philly. My final project for the class consisted of a photo essay that attempted to break down the stereotypes of foster care.

On the other side, I can also think of why people associate homelessness with older men.

Last December, my family received word that my uncle had been taken to a

immediate family as well as my aunt’s have been helping to give him a break every weekend from the white walls and drudging activity rooms.

All of us traveling to Linvilla Orchards, celebrating the Fourth of July together or even just having Sunday dinner with each other has helped bring us a lot closer.

At first, I was kind of reserved in chatting with my uncle because I had not seen him since I was a kid. After a while, we’ve come to discuss politics, current

Homelessness is just a matter of a person catching some tough luck. Time heals everything. @DLUNER13

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Standing up when you are falling down is the first step to success. local hospital after living on the street for quite some time.

That’s when my outlook on homelessness really changed.

Looking back on it, I’m not sure what it was that got to me.

It was a combination of factors: the fact that it had happened within my own family, the fact that nobody in my family wanted to help or just the time of year that it happened.

Speeding up to present day, while currently living in assisted living, my

events and the latest in Philly sports.

In actuality, my uncle just hit a rough patch in the road and my family is here to get him back to smooth sailing.

It hasn’t been the calmest of rides, but we’ve all learned from the experience and are thankful that nothing worse came with the unexpected news.

So what point am I trying to make?

Homelessness has no definitive race, gender, sexual orientation or any other characteristic.

It can happen to anybody.

Homelessness is not a black and white issue as there are various underlying causes. Anyone can be a victim. Bethesda Project and other organizations help to get people back on their feet.

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A closer look at the ‘Yes Means Yes’ reveals flaws

Consentual sex law is rife with issues

BY TY DAVIS Staff Writer

Imagine you and your partner are alone in your room and the pheromones start being released into the atmosphere and you both know what’s coming next.

How do you know? You can just feel it.

Now you begin to kiss and that kiss leads to sex but before you can have sex both of you have to say something along the lines of “yes, I want this.” Wasn’t that already said by the individuals when they put themselves in that position?

Would that make it feel unnatural?

Would it be something to get used to? I wouldn’t expect less sex on California college campuses but you be the judge.

The new “yes means yes”

standards on California college campus requires partners to give each an “affirmative, conscious, and voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activities,” Governor of California Jerry Brown said.

“Lack of protest or resistance does not mean consent, nor does silence mean consent,” the law states. That means no drunk sex even though that’s the only way some guys can see any action.

The objective is to tackle the problem with sexual assault in colleges.

Will the standards spread like the National Minimum Drinking Age Act or will this not be taken seriously?

Everyone is wondering just how they would monitor who says what? Maybe they should have contracts to sign like Dave Chappelle did in his comedy skit when both parties agree to the act. That way the judge can tell, from the handwriting, how conscious the person was if an individual wants to take their partner at the time to court.

People can lie when they regret the person they slept with and I feel as if this may actually raise sexual assault statistics in California rather than lower the

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happenings. They are almost setting themselves up for problems.

There was a phone app called “Good2Go,” which provides an electronic consent from both parties to use before sex. The app was targeted at collegeadults but received criticism from users and non-believers of the app. Apple pulled the app from its store giving a vague reason as to why. However, many believed that the app was inappropriate. Founder Lee Ann Allman, eventually pulled the app completely off app stores in early October.

We are adults, we should be able to communicate and putting a law down doesn’t justify the way that someone may act because it is not what we think about when we’re in the moment. We don’t think to say “I need you to say that you want this.” It’s something that you feel within yourself. If it feels wrong then it probably is wrong and the people that try and make something out of nothing are the ones that mostly likely find themselves in trouble. @MR_TYDAVIS24

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BY KATIE MUSKA Staff Writer

In the state of California, the affirmative consent law—also known as “yes means yes” law has been established. This law states that at every progressive stage in the acts leading up to and including sex, both participants must agree and say yes. The idea of this is to avoid any confusion and eliminate assumptions when it comes to sex, thus lessening the numbers of sexual assault victims.

Although this law is definitely a positive thing and a step in the right direction towards the prevention of rape and sexual assault, it is hard to see this actually helping. This law is very optimistic and unrealistic, especially from a woman’s perspective.

When you look at the “no means no” policy, it is a very firm phrase. No means no; there is no question about it and no argument. If someone says no, that’s it and it is over with. Does this mean the “yes means yes” law should be the same? If a woman says yes to sex, does that mean it is her final decision and she can’t change her mind? If she does change her mind and intercourse commences, could a man then

argue that the woman did in fact say yes? If no means no, then yes means yes. It sounds simple, yet I see things getting pretty messy already.

The subject of alcohol always seems to coincide with sexual assault and rape stories, so let’s throw the “yes means yes” law into the mix. The law states that drunkenness is not an acceptable defense. This means that even if the woman or man says yes, if they are drunk that yes is nullified. However, if both parties are intoxicated, what then happens, and who is at fault?

Of course, in a court of law, just as with the “no means no” rule, it’s a he-said-she-said battle.

In a typical case, no one else but the two engaging in sexual activity would have been present for the action. Therefore, no one else knows who said or did what.

In a way, this law could actually help predators by giving them another defense for themselves. Even if the woman didn’t say yes, a sexual assaulter could easily lie and say that she did. The act would then be—according to California law—consensual and legal.

While this law is not perfect, putting it in place does show that steps are being taken to prevent rape and sexual assault. Since 1 in 4 college females will be raped during their college careers, and there are 35.3 incidents of sexual assault per 1,000 female students on a campus, this is something that should be consistently talked about and worked on. @KATIEAMUSKA

Songstress Ke$ha calls out producer for sexual abuse ing disorder and, quite honestly, the facts lead up to it being because of the verbal abuse she has been getting from her producer.

A few words could send someone over the edge.

With just a few words, people can be destroyed emotionally which is why some of the things Kesha has been said to of done may or may not be her actions, but her producer telling her to do things. Kesha has been

BY BRIANNA MORRELL Staff Writer

We have all heard those crazy songs. The ones that are so catchy you can’t just hold in yelling the lyrics out in the car. Or how about the ones about Mick Jagger or brushing your teeth with a bottle of Jack?

Kesha has become a pop sensation throughout the past few years, with top hits that win music awards and fuel her fire to create more songs and albums.

But recently, this singer/songwriter has not been in paradise.

Kesha, born Kesha Rose Sebert, grew up with a single mother in poor conditions where her mother would bring her to performances to keep an eye on her, so that she could make money to support her kids.

Throughout her entire career, she has been controlled as to what she is to sing about and how she is allowed to perform.

The cause of this being, you ask? Her producer, Dr. Luke, who is also known as Lukasz Gottwald.

Kesha has been facing issues with the court with finally being fed up with her producer sexually assaulting her and verbally abusing her.

RollingStone Magazine had stated that her producer said to her that “she wasn’t that pretty” and that “she’s lucky to have him.” Kesha has been in rehab for an eat-

say, Dr. Luke had something to do with her being in the hospital.

So when we watch entertainment television, do we see celebrities advocating for violence or eating disorders? Or do we just see them gloating in their own glory because they are big stars?

Time will only tell when celebrities own up to advocate for issues every day people and even celebrities face.

For Kesha, she’s facing a lot of horrible stress and health issues brought on by someone who she thought could lead her to success. @BRIANNAMORRELL

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Hit singer Kesha is known for throwing glitter in the air, her eccentic videos, and wildy-fun songs. Her personal life has been flashed across magazines and she recently stated that her producer of 10 years sexually abused her.

His verbal abuse and control could have caused her to act certain ways. . with her producer since she was 18 and had signed a contract with him, but she’s trying to get a judge to take her off the contract so that she can fly solo and take control of her career.

Kesha was recently in the hospital seeking help from an eating disorder, which may be from the stress and assault put on her from her very own producer. Safe to

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Kesha performing in a music video for “Dirty Love.”

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Stay healthy this holiday season

BY ALEXA FERRAGINE Lifestyles Editor

ROMAINE SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SALAD

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN SALAD

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons tarragon vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard 3 cups diced cooked chicken (from one 3-pound purchased cooked chicken) 1/2 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta; about 3 ounces) 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes (about 10 ounces) 1 6-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pitted Kalamata olives 1/3 cup dried currants 1 1/2 tablespoons drained capers

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon bottled chopped garlic 2 teaspoons sugar 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast tenders 1 tablespoon peanut oil 4 cups mixed salad greens 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 2 tablespoons finely chopped unsalted, dryroasted peanuts

Instructions: 1. Combine oil, vinegar, tarragon, lemon juice, and mustard in a small bowl.

2. Whisk to blend.

3. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Place chicken in medium bowl.

4. Mix in 1/4 cup dressing.

5. Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.

6. Drain. Rinse under cold water to cool; drain well.

7. Transfer orzo to large bowl.

8. Stir in remaining dressing and toss to coat.

9. Add chicken mixture, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, curants and capers.

10. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.

Instructions: 1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl.

2. Add chicken to broth mixture, stirring to coat.

3. Let stand 3 minutes.

4. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over mediumhigh heat.

5. Drain chicken, reserving marinade.

6. Add chicken to the pan; cook 4 minutes or until done, stirring frequently.

7. Stir in the reserved marinade. Reduce heat; cook 1 minute or until slightly thickened.

8. Remove pan from heat.

9. Combine greens and basil in a large bowl. Add chicken mixture, tossing to coat.

10. Place 1 1/4 cups salad mixture on each of 4 plates.

11. Top each serving with 2 tablespoons onion and 1 1/2 teaspoons peanuts. Serve immediately.

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Ingredients: 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced shallots 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 garlic clove, crushed 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce 1/4 cup dried cherries, chopped 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese Instructions: 1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk. Add lettuce, dried cherries, and cheese; toss gently to coat.

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An example of a stir-fried chicken salad (middle recipe).

Students enjoy the festivities of freak week

BY AMY HELD Photo Editor

This past week CAP board put together a week full of fun and chilling Halloween activities.

The week started off with the Eastern State Penitentiary event where students were able to walk through the haunted prison in Philadelphia. According to the Eastern State Penitentiary website, it is the largest haunted house and number one haunted attraction in America.

As if the penitentiary was not scary enough, if you attended the next event Cabrini students soon found out that there are ghosts right here on campus. The event featured ghost hunter Chris Moon.

People attending the event could listen to ghosts that live at Cabrini.

The former owner of the mansion, Thompson Dorrance was heard having a conversation with his daughter and a little girl named Sally that lived in the mansion when it was an orphanage. This was all possible through a telephone that has radio frequencies that make it possible to hear the ghosts.

Freshman criminology and sociology major Maggie Javitt said, “I thought it was really cool. Chris

Moon came and showed us the telephone to the dead. I’ve always wanted to do something like that because I love paranormal investigative shows.”

The event started in Grace Hall where Chris Moon explained all the paranormal things he has found at Cabrini. Then the students took a terrifying walk to the Cabrini mansion with Chris where they got to hunt for ghosts themselves. Students reported seeing orbs, good ones are yellow and bad ones are red.

The freaky photoshoot was another event that took place toward the middle of the week.

Students were able to get creative and put on masks, hats and other costume props in Founders lobby and take pictures together as a reminder of the frightful night.

The zombie run could be seen all around Cabrini’s campus.

Students ran for their lives through the forests of Cabrini being chased by other students dressed up as zombies. The object of the run was to avoid being caught by the zombies.

Senior president of CAP board Alexa Milano said, “We first did this event last year and it was really popular so we brought it back.”

Later in the week, there was

a hair raising event called The Haunted Mansion. As students walked through the mansion they were startled and terrified by CAP members dressed up as ghosts and monsters. Participants were charged $1.00 to enter the haunted mansion at their own risk and all proceeds benefit the Relay for Life.

The Boo-B dance was the final event of Freak Week and took place in Grace Hall this past Saturday. Students danced the night away in all sorts of Halloween costumes. All had a ghoulishly fun time.

“I definitely think these events are good events that bring the campus together. Some of our freak week events like ghost hunters and the haunted mansion are repeated every year so they become things that the students look forward to, Milano said.

Freak week is one of our most popular weeks of the year.”

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Students prepare for Zomie Run.

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Preparing to scare at Haunted Manison.

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A key gives homeless second chance

BY AMY HELD Staff Writer

“Keep your eyes open,”Caitlin Crosby said on TEDxBEND, “There are locks all around you and maybe you hold the key to someone else’s freedom.” Caitlin Crosby was raised by her entertainment manager father and her actress/model mother in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Crosby herself never felt that comfortable in the entertainment world, but ended up becoming an actress and singer/songwriter.

While trying to sell her own music she started making necklaces with old keys. She would have them engraved with words like Love, Faith, Hope, Dream and Strength. She ended up selling more necklaces than CDs. Crosby wanted there to be some sort of charitable side to her jewelry business. One day in Los Angeles, Crosby noticed a homeless couple holding a sign that said, “Ugly, broke and hungry.” Crosby decided to take the couple, Rob and Cera, to dinner and she found out that Cera likes to make jewelry. Crosby immediately had an epiphany and asked them to be part of her business.

That business became “Giving Key,” and Rob and Cera started working the next day. They would eventually have enough money for a place to live and were both taking GED classes. Rob would later get a 99 on his GED exam.

The key necklaces were becoming very popular and the connection to the homeless was needed. They partnered up with The United Way and (PATH) People Assisting the Homeless, a transitional home in Los Angeles helping the homeless ready to change their lives. More employees were needed to make all the necklaces, bracelets and rings, so they

reached out to a non-profit organization called Chrysalis, which helps the homeless and low-income find jobs and keep them.

They are asked all the time where the keys come from. The answer is eBay, key sourcing trips, estate sales and some donations. One woman told a story of how she lost her husband at the age of 53. He was a loved father, son, husband and volunteer to the homeless.

He always kept old keys from homes they had lived in and from many rental properties. She described him as a treasure hunter. The wife decided to donate all of her husband’s keys to The Giving Keys. She said, “Keys represent doors being opened.”

The bottom line is that by employing only those transitioning out of homelessness, The Giving Keys purpose is to give people who want it, a second chance and then pass along their success in this jewelry with a message.

When someone receives a giving key, they accept it knowing that one day they will give it away to someone who needs the message more. They are paying it forward.

Crosby said on the giving keys website, “In a way we are all like these keys – unique, flawed, scarred, and at risk of being discarded.” Giving Key repurpose keys just like the lives of the homeless.

The Giving Key’s are available in over 500 retail stores in the United States. You can visit their website at thegivingkeys.com and find a store near you or order online. You can also visit the website to read the success stories of the homeless and the touching pay it forward stories.

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Key jewelry on display in Nordstrom. @AMY_HELD93

Additional speed bumps installed for student safety

BY JILL NAWOYSKI Staff Writer

The safety of its students is one of the main concerns of a college campus.

In an email sent to students by Vice President of Student Life, Dr. Lysionek, it was explained that new speed bumps were going to be placed in response to concerns with pedestrian and driver safety, due to the fact that many cars frequently travel at speeds well beyond the posted speed limit of 15 m.p.h.

From Oct. 30 through 31, a paving contractor came to campus to install additional speed bumps on several of the roadways in which cars come in contact with pedestrians.

Although these were placed with the safety of students in mind, some students see the extra speed bumps as more of a nuisance.

“I cross over seven speed bumps on my way to campus,” junior commuter Justin Juliano said. “The only thing I worry is the effect that they’ll have on my car going over them nearly 56 times a week.”

Sophomore Jennifer Robinson did not have a positive

experience with the speed bumps. As she was driving over one of the bumps, the muffler of her car fell off, causing unnecessary stress and money coming out of her pocket.

“I had to have a tow truck come and pick up my car because the speed bumps ripped off my muffler,” Robinson said. “Adding more speed bumps wasn’t a good idea when there were already enough as it was.”

“It’s not fair to students who have older cars that can’t handle all of the speed bumps day in and day out,” sophomore Amber Dietrich said. “The old speed bumps were already tough on my car as it was; with these new speed bumps being bigger in size and too close together, I worry for my muffler.”

The speed bumps being created caused a different traffic flow throughout campus during the two-day installation period. Students needed to use caution while these were being put into place.

On Oct. 30, Upper Gulf Road to the Dixon Center was closed from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and on Oct. 31, the King of Prussia Road entrance to Xavier Hall was closed from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Sophomore commuter Allie Monyak was not happy

with these traffic patterns during the two days of installation and was unaware that they were going to be taking place. “I was mad because the entrance to school was blocked off, and I was almost late to class,” Monyak said.

Once the roadways were re-opened, the asphalt bumps were painted bright yellow and orange cones were placed by these new additions to campus. There are now three speed bumps along the King of Prussia Road entrance to campus, as well as a few additions to the back of Founder’s Hall.

Were the speed bumps placed in the correct spots?

“Personally, I don’t think they were added in the right spots on campus,” Juliano said. “They should be located near the mansion and on the road that connects Iadorola and Founders.”

Whether students believe that they are necessary or not, it all comes down to the fact that the college only added more speed bumps with the sake of the well-being of students in mind.

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The new speedbump located at the King of Prussia Road entrance.

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The new speed bump located at the Dixon entrance.

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Wolfington Center and Campus Ministry give back to the community

BY KEVIN MOYLETT Staff Writer

The Wolfington Center and Campus Ministry treat homelessness as a serious issue that they address through using their resources to help those in need.

The Wolfington Center not only helps the community but develops the intellectual and spiritual minds of students.

“We try to not just talk the talk, but walk the walk,” Ann Marie Barr, administrative assistant, said.

By taking the Cabrini Loop, volunteers are able to make stops in locations in Norristown where work in the community can be done. Coordinated Homeless Outreach Center (CHOC), is located in Norristown. At CHOC people get a chance to have shelter and get their lives together, although it is a temporary solution. Volunteers can have a chance to talk with the residents of CHOC and not only show support for them, but also gain knowledge into the real world.

Campus Ministry does a lot to help the homeless. As of two years, they decided to have two students responsible for leading the outreach of work with homelessness each year.

“We are really about encouraging the student leadership piece,” Father Carl Janicki, director of Campus Ministry, said.

A lot of the students who work in Campus Ministry contribute to the work they do with the community.

“I really like it here,” Madeline Coutu, peer minister, said. “It’s a great community and everybody is supportive of each other.”

Campus Ministry has two programming activities a month. One of those activities is PB&J night. They make PB&J sandwiches and take them into town and give them to people experiencing homelessness.

A goal of Campus Ministry is to apply awareness on campus to start conversation between students about the subject of homelessness. By starting conversation more students will get involved and that’s what is important.

“I do know that Cabrini does some work with the community and the homeless, but I don’t know the specifics of what they do. I believe that it is important that this kind of work in the community goes on and eventually I would like to do my part to help.” Ryan Klott, junior exercise science and health promotion major, said.

“In my ECG class we are going to Philadelphia to feed the homeless and I am happy that I will be contributing.”

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Dr. John Burke is the executive director of the Wolfington Center. @KEVINMOYLETT

Working on and off campus to effectively raise awareness Book Corner: Delacruz expressed that it’s not for everybody; to dedicate their Almost Home time to focusing on the issues of social justice. But to have the

BY NAJAH DINGLE Staff Writer

After growing up around a family that does not abide by the law, a change is what Mariel Delacruz is reaching for. Making a change in society is important to Delacruz. Even before Delacruz was a freshman in college, she knew exactly what she wanted to do.

Cabrini offers several majors and opportunities for student to develop their understanding of social justice. There are also jobs on and off campus for students to help make a difference in the community. Mariel Delacruz worked in the Wolfington Center for three years but now works for campus ministry.

Working for campus ministry this year allows Delacruz to touch on the issue of students not being privileged enough to go on trips that help different communities. Delacruz is a service auction leader and this auction raises money for students to go abroad. Delacruz has also experienced going on these trips to help others.

From the Dominican Republic at six to Haiti at eight with her mother she saw her mother do the very thing she would like to do for people. Seeing her mother build homes for destroyed towns inspired her to continue helping the community.

“Growing up, I didn't understand why the people that were good people in my eyes participated in criminal activities.That made them bad people in other's eyes,” junior Mariel Delacruz said. “I want to understand the mind of criminals and what their purpose is of doing crime.”

Before coming to college Delacruz was already a big help to the community. During high school she was in a group called Aspire.

Their purpose was to touch on the issues of social justice such as bullying.

While going around to each school she had developed a unique and effective way of talking to the students and getting them to understand bullying is not acceptable. Delacruz also was in City Year and completed 2,000 hours right before coming to college. She also helped out at a law firm working on many projects.

Delacruz has always tried to make a difference regarding social justice issues but just never called it “social justice.” Once she came to college she realized the majors that fit her goals in life are criminology, sociology and psychology.

As a CRS ambassador and co-president, she gets to raise awareness to issues of social justice such as helping unaccompanied immigrant minors that come to the U.S. for several reasons.

Working for campus ministry is not just just a job for Delacruz.

It has meaning to her and what she want to continue to do with her life.

“I want to work globally, focus on the community and give back to Philly,” Delacruz said.

Cabrini has a message of education of the heart and Delacruz want to project that around the world and especially to her community. She is already inspiring her friends around her.

“She believes everyone should know their rights,” junior physchology major Aundrece Powell said."She likes to make a difference and help out everywhere she goes.”

“I was not very knowledgeable on the issues on social justice but after listening to Mariel, it inspired me to inspire other people to help out in the community,” Powell said.

knowledge is important and you’ll find yourself practicing what you've learned in your everyday life.

“We adapt what we learn and put it in our everyday lives,” Delacruz said.

Social justice can be a conversation starter. Since raising awareness to the issues is a big part of Cabrini's mission. Having jobs and events to do that is something every student can be a part of.

Delacruz believes the message of education of the heart is an important motive to preventing certain issues regarding social justice. From experience educating people on what not do and giving them an outlet is effective. “Education is the way out,” Mariel Delacruz said. @NAJAH_MAG

BY MACKENZIE HARRIS Editor in Chief

The heart-wrenching and tearjerking reality of homelessness is apparent in North American culture. “Almost Home” works to capture the stories of at-risk young adults and their passion to escape the harsh realities of life as homeless teens.

“Almost Home” was this summer’s reading for the incoming freshmen. The six stories of Paulie, Muriel, Benjamin, Creionna, Meagan and finally Keith and Jim all speak to the audience on a much deeper level than most college reading texts.

The truth, sincerity and genuine nature of their stories are extremely remarkable and help paint a clear picture of what it is actually like growing up homeless.

Broken up into six sections, “Almost Home” discusses what causes homelessness, where these young adults went, what they did, who they were when they first became homeless and the readers saw progression within the youth as they discovered the Covenant House.

The President of Covenant House International, Kevin Ryan, co-wrote this book with Pulitzer Prize winner, Tina Kelley. When Ryan and Kelley were on campus on Oct. 21, they spoke of goals for “Almost Home” and one of their goals was to portray these young adults who have suffered so much pain within their lifetime, in a true, yet best way possible.

This is such an amazing read for those interested in learning more about how homelessness affects people in our society.

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Mariel Delacruz who works in the Wolfington Center.

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PB&J night: making a difference, one sandwich at a time

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eat.’ We don’t realize that we take the little things for granted,” Pepenella said. “We went home, but they're still out there.”

Many of the individuals that the students met chose to share their stories with them, which made the experience all the more special.

“One of the men said to me, ‘What you guys are doing is great. You don’t understand. You guys think that this is such a small event but to us, this is everything,’” Garrison said.

“I’m able to relate to others more,” freshman Sabrina Lee said. “I was talking to some people and instantly made a connection with them, even though I had just met them a few seconds ago.”

An event such as this one takes a lot of planning, from making the sandwiches to obtaining transportation, but for Pepenella, the warm feeling of community that -ALYSSA GARRISON she feels afterward is worth all of the preparation.

“I love it because the people are so gracious. We would hand them extra stuff and they would say ‘ no, no, I already have some.’ Just the kindness of them really means a lot.

Everyone was so thankful, on both sides.”

Freshman Alexis Schwarz participated in the event for the first time. “This made me realize that everyone needs some sort of help, and those who can help, should.“ To Garrison, participating in and preparing for this event is something that she is thankful that she got to experience. “Taking three hours out of our Friday night makes these people’s lives for an entire week; that’s truly doing something extraordinary.”

I don’t think people take enough time out of their everyday life to think about the millions of other people around the world who have it so much worse.

No one chooses to be homeless.

On Friday, Oct. 17, Cabrini students gathered in the Wolfington Center to make over 100 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Afterwards, the students filed into vans to distribute these sandwiches, along with water bottles and granola bars, to different individuals who call the streets of Philadelphia home.

Each year about 12,000 people in Philadelphia seek housing in a shelter, with about 650 people homeless on an average day according to Project Home.

Thousands of people walk the streets of Philadelphia each day without even taking a look around, due to their busy schedules or problems of their own. The splintering park bench that is outside of the free public library? That is someone’s bed. That park that you walk past on your way to work on a frigid winter morning? That is the home to many; many who do not even have a coat to keep them warm on that cold day.

Feeling passionate about this issue, juniors Jessica Pepenella and Alyssa Garrison wanted to keep the tradition of PB&J night alive.

“I don’t think people take enough time out of their everyday life to think about the millions of other people around the world who have it so much worse,” Garrison said.

Students split up throughout the surrounding areas of Love Park and the Free Public Library handing out sandwiches to those in need. These individuals are people with hopes, dreams and stories of their own, just like any other human. “You would never realize how bad some people have it,” Garrison said. “It isn’t fair… what did they do to deserve a life like this?”

“After we got on the buses to head back to school, I went to get food, and I was thinking ‘we were just feeding people and I just walked across campus and got something to

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Students made the sandwhiches all together in the Wolfington center and then handed them out to people in need in the Philidelphia area.

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Social media’s influence is discussed by Nik the Web Chick

BY ABIGAIL KEEFE Staff Writer

One of Philadelphia’s most popular on-air personalities said that you should never underestimate the power that you have.

“When you love something, you never feel like you’re at work. Don’t settle for a whack job,” on-air personality for Q102 and Mix 106, Nicole Michalik said.

Michalik, who has an outgoing and exuberant personality, also appeared on the hit television show "The Biggest Loser."

Although Michalik spoke much of social media and how the radio business works, she also gave advice to the audience and said many inspirational words.

Michalik reached out to the students who attended the speech in the Grace Hall Boardroom on Oct. 29. This event was sponsored by the Society of Collegiate Journalists in accordance with the communication department’s newest majors, social media and digital communication.

It lasted for about an hour with inspirational words about how she was in the same position as the students at the event, prior to the start of her current career.

Michalik spoke about how she was unsure of what she wanted to do with her life, but she just kept trying, and is now a successful social media manager for Philadelphia’s most popular radio stations. She spoke of how similar the ex[eriences of the students were to her with internships, working multiple jobs at once and even accomplishing things she did not necessarily enjoy, yet she did it for the learning experience.

Finding her true passion and what she wanted to do with her career path was a complicated task, as it is for so many students today, but she found her way by trying everything which led to helping her discover her likes and dislikes.

Social media is such an important advantage in

today’s society, more specifically for companies. Michalik spoke of social media and its uses in today’s world. She mentioned all that she does and her daily routines at the radio stations, which include planning web posts.

The three platforms in which she relies on the most are Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

By posting important releases on the internet, they can be shared from friend to friend, which opens up a whole new window for getting the company’s message out there.

She also mentions how Facebook, in particular, shows how many views the public has reached for each post online.

Casey Semenza, a sophomore communication major, was very interested in Michalik’s presentation.

“Nicole was so personable and really related to the students. She didn’t want to talk about just her, she wanted to know our thoughts and opinions as well which I thought, personally, was really cool.”

M i c h a l i k conversed with the audience with personal questions and made the occasion very comfortable. When

asked about the future of social media and the radio, she believes it will only get more digitalized within time and hopes to make it more convenient for listeners to tune into her shows world-wide.

Most importantly, she influenced the students that they could succeed in whatever they wanted, as long as they didn’t settle in their careers. @ABBIEROSEKEEFE

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Nik the Web Chick visits Cabrini and talks about the radio industry on WYBF

BY BRIANNA MORRELL Staff Writer

Nicole Michalik, also known as “Nik the Web Chick” on Q102 talked to students about the radio industry and her job as the director of social media at i Heart Media and as a radio personality on Philadelphia’s Q102. Nicole is the face of social media for previously named Clear Channel, recently renamed i Heart Media.

Michalik talked about her experiences during her time working up to where she is now in one of the top five markets for radio. “Internship, internship, internship,” Nicole said to the boardroom in Grace Hall on Thursday Oct. 30, 2014.

As a Drexel graduate, she had never worked on her campus radio station, but had internship after internship to get her name out there in the market. As digital communication is a tough field to get into, Nik gave students some advice on how to shape the future and lead ourselves to success. She mentions that networking and getting your name out there is just one of the few ways to get noticed.

Nicole has met many celebrities throughout working at i Heart Media.

She has been to Los Vegas for the i Heart Media festival and has introduced many performers such as Justin Bieber and Trey Songz at Q102’s Jingleball and other concerts. She names these some of the perks of her every day job.

She mentioned the importantce of having as many internships as possible during college.

“You can go into college not knowing what you want to do, so try everything and find your passion,” Michalik said.

Michalik is part of the internship program that i Heart Media holds for college students trying to find their niche in radio. Students are usually put into a certain department and will also often work in other departments as well.

When students go into the interviews for the internship at i Heart Media,students can express interest about what station they want to be at, so that they can have a taste of what the station is like at any point of the day.

Not only did Michalik speak about her perks of being able to go to a bunch of concerts and meet celebrities, she talked about how blessed she was to be where she is today. Working as director of social media and as a radio personality keeps her busy and she still has time to do things she enjoys like going to the gym.

Nicole has been on “The Biggest Loser” and has lost over 100 pounds. She said it was one of the greatest experiences of her life and that she still keeps in touch with some of the people she did the show with.

Whether it is working at the station, meeting celebrities or working out at the gym, Nik the Web Chick is always keeping herself busy and loves every minute of her life. Nicole gave students great advice of creating their futures and making the best out of life. @BRIANNAMORRELL

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Nicole Michalik “Nik the Web Chick” talks to Cabrini radio students.

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No Foles, no problem for the Eagles

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BY HOWARD BLAKE III & JASON WILLIAMS Sports Editors

Howard’s Point of View The Philadelphia Eagles are now 6-2 after their win over the Houston Texas on Sunday, Nov. 2, the Eagles are currently in first place in the NFC East. That’s the good news. The bad news is that injuries continue to plague the Birds. Starting linebacker Demeco Ryans is out for the season with an Achilles injury. But the biggest story is the broken collarbone injury that will sideline starting quarterback Nick Foles for at least a month.

Nick Foles has shown great glimpses of potential throughout the season, but it has been overshadowed by interceptions and costly turnovers.

Despite a 6-2 record, the fans of Philadelphia have voiced their displeasure with Foles by wanting to see what back-up quarterback Mark Sanchez can do.

A former starter for the New York Jets, Sanchez has a few

years of experience in the NFL. This showed in the Eagles win over the Houston Texans when Sanchez was able to step in off the bench and lead the Eagles to a 31-21 victory. Sanchez threw for 202 yards and two touchdowns in three full quarters but threw two interceptions as well.

To be fair, one of the interceptions was due to a dropped pass by rookie wide receiver Josh Huff that fell into the hands of Texans defensive back Jumal Rolle.

Overall, Sanchez performed very well against J.J. Watt and the Houston defense, but those turnovers shouldn’t be overlooked. Fans were becoming restless with the development of young Foles and wanted to see Sanchez in action. It’s safe to say they got what they wanted.

Some believe that Sanchez is the answer to the Eagles problems.

But that is not necessarily true.

Yes, in his time in New York, Sanchez helped the Jets advance to the AFC championship game in each of his first two seasons.

However, we must remember the Jet’s defense both years were ranked in the top five for total yards allowed; they carried that team.

May I remind you that in the 2012 season in his last year as a starting quarterback, Sanchez not only had the worst quarterback rating in the NFL at 66.9,

but in NFL history as well. This same guy that Philadelphia fans are excited about is the same quarterback that has thrown 70 touchdowns to 71 interceptions in his career.

Has Foles had trouble with interceptions this season? Yes, no doubt about it. But a 70 touchdown to 71 interception ratio is unacceptable. Those are lows that even Foles has not reached. Eagles fans should slow down before they get on the Sanchez bandwagon.

Despite Foles struggles, he has put up some good numbers. A healthy Foles is what this Eagles’ team needs. No disrespect to the infamous “butt fumble” Sanchez. We can bash Nick Foles and blame him for some of the Eagles struggles, but before his injury, he lead the Eagles to a 5-2 record, tied for second best in the NFL. Sanchez can have success in this offense because he is familiar with what it takes to win games as a starting quarterback in this league. But Sanchez has proven through his numbers over his six-year career that he isn’t a reliable starter. Therefore over time it wouldn’t be surprising to see his success plummet.

The Birds are not looking to miss a beat with Sanchez as they get set to take on the Carolina Panthers on Monday Night.

Jason’s Point of View After defeating the Houston Texans 31-21 on Sunday, Nov. 2, the Philadelphia Eagles are now 6-2 and are currently in first place in NFC East. During the game the Eagles suffered injures to starting middle linebacker Demeco Ryans, with a torn Achilles who is out for the

season and starting quarterback Nick Foles who broke his collarbone. Foles will be side-lined for a month.

The injury to Ryans could prove to be a disaster to not only the Eagles defense, but to the team as well. Not only did the Eagles lose their defensive captain but they also lost their quarterback Foles. He has 13 touchdowns 10 interceptions and 2,163 yards this season.

Foles has not lived up to this year’s expectations coming off a season where he threw 27 touchdowns with two interceptions and 2,891 yards.

Stepping in for Nick Foles will be backup quarterback Mark Sanchez, former New York Jets starter. Sanchez who is infamous for the hilarious buttfumble, stepped into Sunday’s game and led the Eagles to a 31-21 win, where Sanchez threw two touchdowns, two interceptions -one of which was a bobbled pass by rookie receiver Josh Huff- and 202 yards.

In the win, Sanchez performed like a true starting quarterback leading the Eagles to a win with the team not skipping a beat.

With the poor play of Foles as of late, some fans have demanded a change at the quarterback position, seems that some fans will now get what they want.

While in New York, Sanchez in his first two years 2009, 2010 in the NFL, helped anchor the New York Jets to two consecutive AFC Championship games.

Some may believe that Sanchez did nothing to help the team, that it was the top five ranked defense that did all the work, but those who believe that are mistaken.

In 2009 Sanchez threw 12 touchdowns, 20 interceptions and 2,444 yards with a quarterback rating of 63.0 and reached the AFC Championship game.

Sanchez’s numbers topped all rookie qbs including, Matthew

Stafford of the Detroit Lions and Josh Freeman former Buccaneers quarterback. While in 2010 Sanchez threw 17 touchdowns, 13 interceptions and 3,291 yards with a 75.8 quarterback rating and another trip to the AFC Championship. In 2011 Sanchez posted another 3,000+ yard season with 26 touchdowns and 18 interceptions with a 78.6 quarterback rating.

Sanchez has shown that he is a capable quarterback when given the offensive weapons.

The more mobile Sanchez will be able to run Head Coach Chip Kelly’s spread no-huddle offense better, Sanchez has better mobility than Nick Foles.

Yes, Sanchez has had his blunders and poor performances, but that is a product of the Jets trying to make Sanchez do to much with no offensive weapons.

In the Eagles high powered offense, Sanchez will shine like a star. He is able to roam the pocket because he is a mobile quarterback, and has showed he is able to hit targets on the mark when given the right weapons.

Mark Sanchez will have great success if not more success in this high powered spread nohuddle offense than Foles has had. Sanchez will show fans and the NFL on Monday Night Football, that he is more than just a “butt fumble”, but a serious quarter back in this league and not someone who should be in the shadow of Nick Foles.

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Samantha Trumbo leaves mark on Women’s tennis team

BY ANESIA MEREIDTH Staff Writer

Samanthat Trumbo is a senior tennis player at Cabrini College.

That title alone does not necessarily do Samantha justice.

Tennis was not always a part of Samantha’s life, but the way tennis crossed her path, it is safe to say that her relationship with the sport was destined.

Growing up in her household it was only Trumbo and her father.

“I wasn’t athletic when I was younger,” Trumbo said. “My father has always been a big sports fan but athletics were not a big deal in our house. My dad has always been supportive of anything that I decide to do.”

Trumbo did not start with a tennis racket in her hand. At the age of ten she started taking dance classes. She became unsatisfied with dance and came to the realization that dancing just wasn’t what she wanted to do. However, she developed a love for running that followed her through her high school years.

Trumbo never decided to join her high school’s track team but she chose to put her passion for running to use through tennis.

Trumbo attended Woodstown High School in her hometown of Woodstown, New Jersey. During her freshman year of high school, she attended her school’s activity fair.

She was looking at the tennis team’s table when their captain

approached her and encouraged her to sign up. Ever since then she is loved playing tennis. Her accomplishments attest to that passion, as she earned All-Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) honorable mention in 2011 as a freshman.

Trumbo earned her second honorable mention during the 2013 season.

She was also recognized as an Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) ScholarAthlete, an award given to collegiate tennis players for having an accumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher after being enrolled for at least two semesters. She was also named to the CSAC All-Academic Team, honoring all CSAC conference

athletes that earn a 3.2 grade point average or higher during their academic semester.

After finishing her final season with the women’s tennis team she now moves her focus to finishing up school and looking forward to graduation.

For Trumbo the reality of her tennis career coming to an end is bittersweet.

“I couldn’t have asked for a better last season, I really have gotten close with the girls and the team,” Trumbo said. “Together we accomplished a lot this year.”

“As a player I fell, I grew and improved and improved. I’m going to miss it more than I can put into words.” Trumbo said “I will be following how the team is doing and I really hope to see

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Senior Sam Trumbo celebrates career at Cabrini with parents.

To play or not to play: Students tell why or why not they play collegiate sports

BY JOE PACIFICO Staff Writer

Just about everyone knows that Cabrini is a small school with big-time athletic programs.

Cabrini’s athletic success over the years has been highlighted by the success of the men and women’s lacrosse teams and the men’s basketball trip to the Final Four run in 2012.

The Blue and White have always had a great tradition of winning in all of their respective athletic programs.

For student-athletes there is more to just stepping out onto the playing fields. Not only do student athletes here at Cabrini have a commitment to their teams but they also commit to keeping up with their school work and all of the other responsibilities that they may have.

There is no question that participating in athletics at the college-level can be a challenge for students.

Early morning practices and returning late in the evenings from away games are conflicts associated with the job description.

The question now is what makes college students want to represent their school on the athletic fields. Also, what makes students not want to participate sports when they are in college?

A student’s senior year in high school is a time where they tend to narrow down their options for colleges that they might consider attending the following year.

Students obviously want to make their college decisions based on what schools satisfy their academic preferences as well as other desires that they might

have.

Part of this decision-making process could also include deciding whether or not they want to participate in athletics at the college level.

However, if a student were not very active in sports during their high school years, they would not be making this decision.

For those students who were involved in sports through out their high school years making a decision like this could be made based upon a variety of different factors.

One factor for students to consider could be thinking about how involved a student was with sports during the duration of their high school career. Also, perspective college athletes also consider whether or not they could balance the grind of being a college athlete with their aca-

demic responsibilities.

Also, because Cabrini is such an athletic powerhouse some students might not be skilled enough in their sport to make a Cabrini team.

“Some people choose not to play sports in college because they are not good enough to make the teams,” Sophomore Josh Malone said.

There ia a large population of non-student athletes at Cabrini.

There are a variety of different reasons that may discourage a student from playing a sport at the college-level.

“Some people might chose not to play a sport at Cabrini because they have a lot of homework to do,” freshman, Robert Castellano said.

Additionally, some students would rather focus on achieving excellence in the classroom,

“I did not want to play sports in college because I felt like my academics should be my main focus,” freshman Ben Giordano said.

For the student athletes here at Cabrini they make a lot of sacrifices in order to balance school with athletes.

“I choose to participate in athletics at the college level to keep myself busy and to better prepare myself for real-world challenges,” senior men’s lacrosse player, Ethan Heisman said.

Overall, the majority of students- athletes feel as though the reward of being part of a wining tradition at Cabrini is well worth the hard work.

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Athletic staff member plays dual roles on campus

BY DOMINIQUE DINARDO Staff Writer

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Academics and athletics are two completely different elements of a college. However, some staff members seem to be able to do them both.

Brian Beacham, Cabrini’s assistant athletic director, has been able to handle the responsibility as an adjunct professor as well. Keeping everyone in line in the athletic department is a lot of responsibility considering he helps over see both men and women’s athletics. Also, there are events such as pep rallys and meetings he has to help run. For example, he always hosts the

annual Halloween Havoc and dresses as someone different each year. This year he put on a blonde wig and high shorts to play Zack Morris from “Saved By the Bell.” When he’s not dressing up as famous sitcom stars, Beacham also keeps tabs on social media with sports updates for fans to follow.

Beacham’s responsibilities do not stop there. As an adjunct for the college, he teaches two of the sports communication classes.

Balancing his responsibilities as an adjunct and an assistant athletic director can get overwhelming. However, his passion for what he does makes it worth it.

“This is my fifth year doing this,” Beacham said. “I kind of have the courses in a place where it’s almost a routine for me. So I can obviously do my day-to-day job and still put enough effort into those classes that it is new and effective.”

Beacham works as the assistant athletic director 12 months a year. Whereas his adjunct position is only in effect during academic year.

“So when I’m in semester and

also doing adjunct faculty stuff, I really just have to make sure I balance my time,” Beacham said.

Beacham says that with his athletics position he can put into almost 50 to 60 hours a week. “I wouldn’t do it if I didn’t love it,” Beacham said.

Beacham started his athletic administration career doing a lot of public relations work. His twitter page is always updated with statistics and scores of each athletic team. When offered the position as an adjunct in sports communication, he obliged willingly.

“I actually get an opportunity to work with students in an area that I feel I am a professional in. So, that’s an added bonus,” Beacham said.

Dealing with students on the field and courts is a totally different atmosphere than in the classroom. There are concerns of favoritism towards his athletes.

However, Beacham says that he does not like to treat them any differently than any other student. He likes to keep it a level playing field so no matter what

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Assistant athletic director Brian Beacham manages game day preparations for Cabrini Athletic teams. role a student may play on campus, they have the same opportunities as everyone else.

Athletics and fitness is an outlet for most people. “For the folks that I work with day-to-day in athletics, I think we’re pretty relaxed people.” He adds, “When we’re doing the teaching thing, it is in areas that we are very wellversed in and knowledgeable in so I don’t think it’s too stressful

of a job.”

Beacham says he loves the perks of his role in athletics.

Getting to travel with the teams is something he loves to do. The summers are laid back and exciting. Despite having to balance two different jobs on campus, he enjoys every moment.

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Men’s and women’s swim teams fall to King’s College PA

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The men and women’s swim teams both have a 2-2 record on the season after suffering a loss to King’s Colleg PA, according to cabriniathletics.com.

BY JOE PACIFICO Staff Writer

Cabrini’s men and women’s swim teams hosted a tri-meet at the Dixon Center pool this past Saturday, Nov. 1. This meet had featured Cedar Crest College along with King’s College.

The Blue and White’s men and women’s swim teams entered Saturday’s contest with a record of 2-1 respectively.

The men’s swimming squad came up short against King’s College during Saturday’s meet.

King’s College ultimately topped the Cavs 118-78.

The men’s side of the Blue and

White was highlighted by a performance from freshman Nicolas Vivian. Vivian had finished in first place during the 200-yard butterfly event, with an impressive time of 2:21:55.

Sophomore Todd Walker has been another key asset to the Cavs men’s team thus far. During this past Saturday’s tri-meet he had recorded a time of 2:05:37 during the 200-yard backstroke event.

Cabrini also was highlighted by performances by junior Christopher Ryan, sophomore Bobby Schmit and freshmen Nicholas Vivian and Ryan Hagan.

These Cabrini swimmers record-

ed second place finishes during the 400-meter relay event.

The Blue and White were also successful in the 50-meter freestyle and 100-meter freestyle competitions. Freshman Rich Giuliani finished in second place during both of these events.

The women’s team lost to King’s College by a score of 10869. Cabrini was able to beat the Falcons of Cedar Crest by a score of 109-53.

The women’s swim team was highlighted by performances from sophomore Christina Melchiorre, who finished first place in the 200-meter freestyle while recording a time of 2:06.87.

Senior Morgan Griffith, freshman Brooke Hagan, sophomores Allie Stein and Sarah Wagner were also successful in earning first place finishes in the 400meter relay.

Moving forward, the Blue and White are hoping to continue their winning ways following in the footsteps of last year’s women’s team who was able to win last season’s Eastern College Athletic Conference championship.

The swimmers and coaching staff for the Cabrini Cavilers are very excited about this season.

The head coach, Cindy Ikeler ,said, “Both the men’s and wom-

en’s swim teams have added a lot of depth and talent to their rosters this year, which should keep us competitive on a conference level.”

“The women’s team will look to repeat their conference title this season while the men’s team should be poised to score more points at championships than years past and rise up the ranks within the AMCC,” Ikeler said.

The Cavs return to the pool next Friday when they travel to Lebanon Valley College.

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Kerry Anne Farrell: More than just a field hockey player

BY BRIANNA MORRELL Staff Writer

Kerry Anne Farrell is a junior marketing major and midfielder for the field hockey team. Farrell is more than just an athlete, as a hard worker on and off the field.

Farrell has played field hockey since she was a little girl. This season marks her 10th year playing.

“Coming to Cabrini and joining the field hockey team has been one of the best decisions I have made,” Farrell said.

She currently leads the team with the most goals with a current team record of 12-3 with one game to go, but as a junior in

college the workload and being on the team are just some of the things she faces on a day-to-day basis.

During her freshman year, she was awarded the Synapses Sports All-Rookie Team Rookie of the Year award. Farrell said, “My junior year is my record breaking year. I reached 100 points in only 2 and a half years and I surpassed the 50-goal record.”

During her sophomore year, she received first team all-conference honors. With many awards and goals scored, Farrell said, “This season is one of the best seasons we’ve had as a program.”

Choosing a school was not so hard for her. She had the help of

her cousin, Mike Leyden, who is a current senior on the men’s lacrosse team. Farrell said, “This showed me that I could balance college and a sport so I was recruited by the team.”

But Farrell is not just all play and no work. Off the field she works in the Dixon Center and is there in between classes and throughout the day for practice.

Farrell also likes to hang out with friends and sometimes throw a frisbee around in between classes or hang out at Jazzman’s during her free time.

When Farrell thinks of her friends, she also thinks of her teammates. “Each year I noticed that I grow stronger relationships

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Junior midfielder Kerry Anne Farrell has a total of 24 goals, 10 assists and 58 points on the season so far.

with the girls and because of that you can see how well we connect together on the field,” Farrell said.

Teamwork and relationships have grown for Farrell and she said that her best friends, who are her teammates and roommates, are like her second family.

Deadlines and assignments come and go and Ferrell uses her on-season time to get the most work done because of practices and games.

Farrell has received a few academic awards as well, which shows her hard work and dedication to academics, just as much as being on a team.

“It shows me my hard work and dedication is paying off. I

tend to usually do better during the season because I can always work out a schedule to when I have to practice or have a game,” Farrell said.

With all her hard work and dedication paying off, nothing seems to be standing in this midfielder’s way. She has one last season after her final game for her junior year.

“I think we need to learn each year how each other plays and how to work off of each other and figure out our team strategy,” Farrell said.

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Club lacrosse looks to start new this year with new members

BY RENEE OLIVER Staff Writer

The men’s club lacrosse team originated at Cabrini five years ago.

Club lacrosse is a great option for male students who either played in high school who wish to continue playing or for those who have never played and want to become a part of a team.

“It’s definitely a good experience,” Robert Presley, senior criminology major and club lacrosse president, said.

Presley has played club lacrosse all of his four years at college. He was vice president last year before taking the head spot this year. He says that both positions are completely voluntary.

“If you want something to put on a resume for a job application, it looks good,” Presley said.

One of the best benefits of playing club lacrosse rather than playing for the school’s team is that it is not that big of a commitment. The club usually only practices either once or twice a week. At the most they will play two games a week.

“It’s not a huge commitment unless you get involved with

some type of leadership position such as vice president or president where you’re making the schedule, sending out flyers and dealing with the athletic department,” Presley said.

When asked what his favorite experience or moment with the team was, Presley says the team camaraderie is what he likes most.

“I like the overall atmosphere with the guys,” Presley said. We have a good team atmosphere.”

“Whether it’s at games or at practices, everyone gets along. When we put our heads together we really work well together.”

The team plays in the Liberty conference. They go up against other club teams from different colleges such as Temple, TCNJ, St. Joseph’s, Delaware County Community College and Rider, to name a few.

Tommy Custer, political science major and third year team member, has enjoyed his experience thus far.

“Its been awesome,”Custer said. I’ve had a lot of fun.”

Custer did not play lacrosse prior to joining the team but he picked it up as a freshman when he came to Cabrini.

“It was a challenge I wanted

to take. I saw the sport and I was good friends with a couple of guys on the team,” Custer said.

“It looked like a lot of fun. I just wanted to pick it up and go from there with it.”

Both Presley and Custer are very excited for the upcoming season. Last season was the best the club has ever had. They hit the 500-mark for the first time, ending the season with a record of 7-5.

“I’m excited to see the freshmen that come out. It’s just fun

how people from all different levels play and come together,” Custer said.

The team’s goals this year are to make it into the play-offs of their conference. Since the club originated it has never been done.

Presley hopes that after he graduates this year the club will continue to grow and get better.

“Hopefully we can keep this club alive by passing it down like the guys before me have passed it down,” Presley said.

The team will begin its action around mid-February. Any male that’s interested is welcome to come out and join the club.

“We pretty much are open to whoever has gear, willing to play and learn the game. You don’t have to have any skill involved,” Presley said. “Just come out and play.”

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Club lacrosse will begin their season in February. For more information, contact Robert Presley or email Orlin Jespersen, assistant director of athletics and recreation at ojj722@cabrini.edu.

Roller hockey falls to 0-2, with loss against Neumann University

BY DAN LUNER Web Editor

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Roller Hockey goalie Chris Treat speaks with team at break.

WOMEN’S SOCCER

Cabrini College 12-6 (11-0 CSAC) Centenary College 10-7-1 (9-2 CSAC) Gwynedd Mercy University 11-6-2 (8-2-1 CSAC) Marywood University 8-10-1 (7-3-1 CSAC) Rosemont College 9-7-3 (6-4-1 CSAC) Neumann University 7-8-2 (6-4-1 CSAC) Keystone College 5-9-3 (3-5-3 CSAC) Cairn University 4-10-1 (3-7-1 CSAC) Immaculata University 3-13-1 (3-7-1 CSAC) Ceadar Crest College 4-12-3 (2-7-2 CSAC) Baptist Bible College 2-8-1 (4-13-1 CSAC) Notre Dame University (MD) 0-11(214 CSAC)

The Cabrini roller hockey team fell to 0-2 on the season with a 7-3 loss to Neumann University on Sunday, Nov. 2. The teams started off with even play but Neumann ultimately pulled through for the win.

Junior goalie Chris Treat stopped 31 out of 38 shots, posting an overall save percentage of 0.816.

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The game started off quiet, but just before the halfway mark, Neumann tallied the first of the game.

Cabrini answered back quickly with a goal from senior Anthony Sestito.

The Knights ultimately answered again to end the first period, 2-1.

In the second period, the Knights broke out firing three goals. Freshman Clay Anders answered with one for Cabrini to end the second, 5-2.

In the third, Anders put his second of the game in

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the net, not to be outdone

by Neumann’s final two goals.

The game concluded with a final score of 7-3 with Neumann University coming out on top.

“Certainly not the start we were looking for this season,” Head Coach Nick Paone, said.

“It’s seems bad, but our team chemistry and overall skill really has improved from last week, despite the final score,” Paone said.

The Cavs will look for their first win of the sea-

MEN’S SOCCER

Cabrini College 24-6 (11-0 CSAC) Cabrini College 12-4 (7-0 Neumann University 9-8-1 (9-0 Neumann University 22-11 (10-1 CSAC) CSAC) CSAC) Gwynedd Mercy University Marywood University 9-4-3 Marywood University 13-9 (9-2 13-5 (6-1 CSAC) (7-2 CSAC) CSAC) Neumann University 11-8 Cabrini College 12-6 (7-2 Cairn University 12-17 (7-4 CSAC) (5-2 CSAC) CSAC) Immaculata University 17-8 (7-4 Immaculata University Gwynedd Mercy University CSAC) 7-12 (3-4 CSAC) 7-11(5-4 CSAC) Notre Dame University (MD) 11- Marywood University 8-9 Centenary College 11-6-1(4-5 13 (6-5 CSAC) (3-4 CSAC) CSAC) Baptist Bible College 10-19 (6-5 Keystone College 4-14 (3-4 Rosemont College 5-13 (4-5 CSAC) CSAC) CSAC) Keystone College 11-18 (3-6 CSAC) Notre Dame of University Keystone College 10-7 (4-5 Cedar Crest 3-22 (3-8 CSAC) (MD) 3-10 (1-6 CSAC CSAC) Gwynedd Mercy University 7-23 Cedar Crest College 0-15 Baptist Bible College 5-14 (2-7 (2-9 CSAC) (0-7 CSAC) CSAC) Rosemont College 2-23 (1-10 Immaculata University 3-14-1 CSAC) (1-8 CSAC) Centenary College 0-31 (0-11 Cairn University 2-13-1 (1-8 CSAC) CSAC)

son next Sunday Nov. 9 when they take on Drexel University Gold. Face off is scheduled for 10 p.m. on the West Rink at Marple Sports Arena in Broomall, PA.

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WOMEN’S TENNIS

Gwynedd Mercy University 12-4 (9-1 CSAC) Cabrini College 12-6 (9-1 CSAC) Marywood University 11-2 (9-1 CSAC) Immaculata University 11-7 (7-3 CSAC) Neumann University 8-6 (6-4 CSAC) Cedar Crest College 7-9(5-5 CSAC) Cairn University 4-11 (4-6 CSAC) Baptist Bible College 7-9 (3-7 CSAC) Keystone College 2-11 (2-8 CSAC) Notre Dame University (MD) 2-11 (1-9 CSAC) Rosemont College 0-14 (0-10 CSAC)