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Obama’s proposal: Transitioning from free community college to 4-year institution

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BY ERICA ABBOTT News Editor At the beginning of January, President Barack Obama proposed a government program for tuition-free community college, granting students the access to two free years at community college. This program would benefit roughly 9 million students every year, according to the White House blog.

“Forty percent of our college students choose community college,” Obama said in his State of the Union address Jan. 20. “You’ve got to earn it – you’ve got to keep your grades up and graduate on time.”

Students would have to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 a stay on track to graduate, according to the White House’s briefing room.

But what effect would a program like this have

on students who would eventually be transferring over to a four-year college? No doubt this has gotten four-year colleges and universities thinking about next steps should this proposal be passed.

Cabrini already has partnerships with community colleges, which allow students to transfer credits with Community College of Philadelphia, Delaware County Community College, Valley Forge Military College and Montgomery County Community College.

This means that Cabrini will accept general-education core courses from associate-degree courses and students will have to complete the ECG 300 and religious studies requirements.

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Biology major doing something extraordinary with research grants

BY JILL NAWOYSKI Asst. News Editor

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Shannon Cook in lab, studying the immune systems of invertebrates.

Shannon Cook is an undergraduate biology major with an impressive resume.

Cook, a senior from Royersford, Pa., has been doing research under the guidance of Dr. Sheryl Fuller-Espie, Biology Professor, since the summer of 2013. In that time, Cook has received three grants: two from the Pennsylvania Academy of Science and one from the Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) Biological Honor Society, for her

study of innate immune responses in invertebrates in the 2014-15 academic years.

The most recent grant that Cook received was valued at $474 and goes towards all of the equipment necessary for her research. Cook is studying the immune systems of invertebrates, using earthworms as her model.

She is trying to find out how, at the cellular level, invertebrates defend themselves against bacteria, when confronted with bacteria. This is found by agitating the earth worms, so that they release

their white blood cells into a culture medium. Once the worms release their white blood cells outside of their bodies, Cook harvests the cells and subjects them to the bacteria of interest.

Cook submitted a manuscript for publication to the Invertebrate Survival Journal in December, with the help of Morgan Sperratore and Fuller-Espie, that is still under review.

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Why was the Charlie Hebdo killings publicized more than the Nigeria massacres?

On Jan. 7, social media and news outlets covered storming of the Kouachi brothers, in the French satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo, but on that very same day Nigeria battled a conflict that has been going on for the past five years.

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Over two million people traveled to France, to stand in solidarity with those who were killed because of their recent satirical publication of the Prophet Muhammad on the cover of Charlie Hebdo. 85 hours south and 6,017 kilometers or 3,739 miles away from France, in Nigeria, mass murder, torture, exploitation and high amount of displaced people fear for their lives every single day.

What happened in France is absolutely terrible. The lives of innocent people were taken at the hands of terrorists, however, what if your own government took the lives of innocent people?

While the Kouachi brothers killed 17 people, Boko Haram, the President of Nigeria has been the suspect of many war crimes and murders of his own people. While Paris was adding an additional 500 police officers to help find the terrorists, another insurgency was happening in Baga by their own President.

“Boko Haram has terrorized northern Nigeria regularly since 2009, attacking police, schools, churches and civilians, and bombing government buildings,” CNN said. “[Haram] has also kidnapped students, including more than 200 schoolgirls who were abducted in April and remain missing.”

Some news outlets picked up on the attacks in Nigeria and have

been following them, but Charlie Hebdo seemed somewhat more important, especially to Americans. Just because something is happening far away, does it still mean we should not care? Absolutely not.

Jeffrey D. Sachs, professor at Columbia University believes, “It’s up to us. We can choose to shift the responsibility… or we can choose to shift the paradigm.”

According to the Famine Early Warning, Nigeria is in a crisis of acute food insecurity because of the continuous conflict of created by Boko Haram. “‘More than 2,000 people were killed in attacks on 16 villages,’ Bukar said. ‘He could not explain how he arrived at that toll,’” according CNN. “‘At least 30,000 people were displaced,’ authorities said. ‘About 20,000 of the displaced camped in Maiduguri city, the capital of Borno state.’”

So why doesn’t the media talk about Nigeria more? Why did so many people connect and relate to the people of Charlie Hebdo? Was it the demographics? Was it that Americans relate more to France?

Maybe. But as consumers, producers, people in society, we should be standing in solidarity with all of our brothers and sisters no matter where they are, what they look like or what economic class they fall in.

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New England received the brunt of a blizzard last week, which shut down street parking and schools. Not only did the region receive a bombardment of snow, but some areas even saw hurricane-like winds and power outages. In other coastal areas, flooding become a major problem and the Massachusetts National Guard even had to evacuate some residents. Although certain areas broke their snowfall records, travel bans were lifted later Tuesday evening.

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Day of Service: Rocks for Socks

BY ABBIE KEEFE Asst. News Editor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Life’s most important question: What are you doing for others?”

Cabrini Rocks for Socks was an event that was held as part of the Day of Service for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 19. About 20 students came together and sorted and packed pairs of socks for the homeless. “There were opportunities to participate in community service projects in Norristown and on campus with the Office of Student Diversity,” Stephanie Reed, director of student diversity, said. Reed coordinated two service projects for students to take part in on campus and the Joy of Sox was one of them.

“Events like this build community and gives staff the opportunity to work with our wonderful students and interact with colleagues,” Maureen Catania, assistant to vice president for academic affairs, said.

Tom Costello, Jr., chief sock person, said that there were “5,804 pairs of new socks for the homeless!”

The Joy of Sox is a nonprofit organization that simply provides socks for the homeless. The organization was founded by Tom Costello, Jr. in 2010 and the organization has distributed over 134,325 pairs of socks to the Greater Philadelphia area as well as other local areas to those in need.

Although the organization primarily focuses on the Philadelphia regions, Costello’s work has impressively reached out to numerous other states and even internationally. They have reached Afghanistan at a Marine installation, Mexico at Zapatos Para Los Ninos: Isla Mujeres and an orphanage in Uganda known as Kampala.

The service of donating socks may not be something that one may immediately think that the homeless are in need of, but its importance is definite. Just by not wearing socks, one can receive bunions, pedal exostosis, boney prominences, and

Students now have more options than traditional classroom learning. With increasing numbers of students working full time jobs and adults coming back to school, it is no longer ideal for people to come in to school to be lectured.

Cabrini has implemented three types of new courses, online, blended and hybrid. The online courses are completed online only. Blended includes some in-class structure as well as online teaching. Hybrid courses do not have a set percentage of time in class versus online yet, but they are establishing the same goals as the other two mentioned.

These courses offer more of a self-learning and motivated learning opportunity for students in the previously named conditions. Although not completed constructed yet by the college as far as percentage in class and online is concerned, courses have already been in effect.

With an at-home, relaxed setting, worries may arise about students not placing enough effort in their work. Dr. Darryl Mace, history and political science professor, has been administering these classes for four to five years. “I think students are put-

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calluses amongst many other very painful issues due to the result of irritations from friction. Not only are there health benefits but there are also personal benefits such as appearing presentable at a job interview, helping a homeless child to fit in at school as well as feeling a sense of comfort and security to these homeless or less fortunate individuals.

“Tom Costello explained that most people donate used coats, clothes, hats, gloves and shoes but do not necessarily think to donate socks,” Catania said. “The need for socks amongst the homeless is great and I hope we continue to support this effort.”

“Over the next few weeks, those socks will be delivered to shelters in the area and help warm the toes of the grateful homeless,” Costello said. The organization looks forward to a collaboration in the future with Cabrini students due to their great amount of dedication for such an important cause. @ABBIEROSEKEEFE

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ting in at least as much effort if not more than they would in the classroom,” Mace said. “Some students are very tech-savvy and do really well in these classes.”

Cabrini students, however, have a bit of a different attitude towards the subject.

“I hate school work online. I come to school to go to class and interact with a teacher in person,” junior Jackie Mooney said.

“I don’t like doing my school work online. I get nervous that it hasn’t posted correctly or that the teacher never gets it,” junior Ellie Kusturiss, said.

Although mostly online, these classes are just as extensive.

Since there is no live interaction in some of these courses, professors do their best to promote interaction between classmates.

Students not only have to do their own work, but they must comment on their classmates’ as well. “They will assign what is called a threaded discussion post for students to post feedback for fellow classmates. It’s like a virtual group work assignment,” Mace said. “You really have to stay on top of your stuff.”

Some of these classes’ professors will record themselves lecturing so that students can hear and take efficient notes. Other versions of these courses offer the professor and students to all par-

ticipate in a video chat creating a virtual classroom.

Cabrini is just one of the many schools holding courses online.

Some colleges are known specifically for their dedication to making sure their online courses are effective and will help students graduate.

First year student Jonathan Smith attends Rowan University in Gloucester County and is taking two online classes this semester on top of three in class courses, as well as a having a part-time job. “Online classes aren’t for everyone,” Smith said.

“You really have to balance your time. You don’t have a professor reminding you in class that you have to log on,” Smith said.

“You’re forced to interact with classmates even if you wouldn’t in class.”

At Cabrini, most of these classes are offered in the winter and two summer sessions. This is helpful for students to make sure their credits will count towards their degree. Instead of going to their local community college and worrying about transferable credits, or finding housing over the summer, students can attend Cabrini online and still get credit.

Cabrini is increasingly adding more of these types of courses to its academic calendar. @DMD376

Cassy Pressimone Beckowski has been working in the writing center as a writing specialist and coordinator for five and a half years. Due to her maternity leave, she decided it was time to continue on in her future. She has been on maternity leave but her last day was Jan. 23 Beckowski will still be teaching part time, which allows her to have more flexibility in her schedule. Beckowski said, “I will still be teaching part-time here this semester, but I will probably be going to achieve my doctorate sometime in the near future.” She is a dramaturg by training and she wants to spend more time doing dramaturgical work this spring.

Her interest in teaching came from her love of writing, as well as the writing assistant program she was a part of when she was in graduate school at Stony Brook University. She also loves working and tutoring in writing. She also loved being a dramaturg, which is a part of the art of theatre in regards to the techniques involved in writing plays.

“I am proud of work that I have done and how the Center for Teaching and Learning has grown and developed during my time here,” Beckowski said. “The peer tutoring program is really big and I am happy with how it has grown and evolved and because of my two young kids, I have decided to leave the Writing Center.”

As she looks back she compares her work and sees how she has improved over time. In her

eyes, “writing takes a lot of time and commitment.”

She believes she has inspired students by encouraging them to be enthusiastic for writing.

She also encouraged them to not hate the writing assignments and to just try to complete them.

Beckowski believes that writing is a process that evolves over a lifetime. Beckowski herself has always enjoyed writing and has a passion for it.

“I am happy to continue teaching here and I believe in the mission of the heart and I am so impressed by the Cabrini students here who care about each other and the world, and I hope to continue that in my teaching,” Beckowski said.

Mary Kate Moran, special education major, said, “Her door was always open and she was always there to go to for help.”

Matt Slutz, the assistant writing specialist who works with Beckowski said, “The writing center has gown tremendously over the years.” His plan is to create more resources for students and tutors in terms of digital information, which is something Cassy started a while back.

Slutz filled in for Beckowski on her first leave so he knows it will be challenging taking her position, but he thinks with the staff support, things will continue to run smoothly. “It will be different this semester now that she left, and I will definitely miss Cassy,” Slutz said. “I learned from Cassy to go through the day with positivity.” @MARINAHALEY1

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Cassy Pressimone Beckowski, pictured with her son Theodore Shawn, is leaving the Writing Center to spend more time with her two sons. Her last day was Jan. 23.

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Cabrini alumnus How free community college would sworn in as state rep. affect transfer students

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A Cabrini alumnus was recently sworn in as a state representative for Pennsylvania.

On Jan. 2o, Tom Wolf swore in Jamie Santora, class of ‘94.

Serving the 163rd legislative district, Santora graduated from Cabrini with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and participated in planning activities as he was a part of the student government at the college.

Santora realized that he wanted to focus on politics in the early ‘90s and doing so by becoming involved with the student government here at Cabrini College.

SUBMITTED PHOTO According to Santora, his first priority while in office is Jamie Santora at his swearing in to work on reforming property ceremony. tax.

He said that he is very grateful for his supporters, family and friends that joined him in Harrisburg for the inauguration. He strives to make Pa. a better state to live in for all.

“My number one priority is property tax reform,” Santora said.

“There’s a serious problem with the property tax reform. Taxes go up every year and it makes it difficult for families, so that is my number one priority.”

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Shannon Cook making her mark in biology dept.

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Applying for the grant took a large amount of time and dedication, but the hours of hard work paid off when they received word that they would be awarded the funding, and Cook was extremely excited.

“This isn’t like regular school work where you just hand in assignments. This is going out into the real world asking for real money and going from there.

Getting the grant was a big reality shock, but it was definitely a good one, a really good one,” Cook said.

This semester is Cook’s seventh semester of doing research throughout her college career.

Doing research for a continuous number of semesters allows for continuity in the students’ examinations. This provides room for trial and error in an experiment as tedious as this one.

Dr. Fuller-Espie believes that Cook is an “exceptional, grade A student” and feels that doing research is both a “career builder but character builder, as well.”

“I was very proud of Shannon when she received the grant. I thought that she was very deserving, and in a way, I felt like a mother. When you have these research students working with you for so many semesters you kind of take them under your wing.

When wonderful things like that happen to your students, you celebrate right along with them.

I was ecstatic,” Fuller-Espie said.

Once a grant is received, the student doesn’t just get the

money. They have to report back to the funding agency, explain their findings and attend conferences. Cook will be presenting at the Pennsylvania Academy of Science in April at Lebanon Valley College. In March, she will be giving an oral presentation at the TriBeta Convention Meeting, which is being held at Cabrini College for the first time.

“I want to do research for the rest of my life so this whole experience is very important to me,” Cook said.

Cook is looking forward to attending graduate school to obtain her Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology. Her No. 1 school is currently East Carolina University.

“Shannon never fails to surprise and impress me… She’s incredible,” Fuller-Espie said. “I’m really going to miss her a lot when she graduates.” @JNAWOYSKI

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Shannon Cook in the lab.

In December, when Cabrini partnered with eight high schools and La Salle University, Dr. Taylor, president, also discussed being open to having conversations with community colleges. One topic that could be of interest is designing a new program between Cabrini and a community college. This could allow a program to be offered on the community college campus for students to start there and then do the last two years’ completion at Cabrini.

Two-year articulation agreements and program-to-program agreements help students ensure that the credits that they earn in community college will transfer to a four-year college.

Specifically, Cabrini is pursuing the Pennsylvania Department of Education to join Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Center. “[The PA Trac] attracts transfer students to Cabrini and maps out a transferable credit plan,” Charles Spencer, director of transfer admissions, said.

This would allow students to view course catalogs and degrees that can transfer to participating colleges and universities. Spencer hopes to partner with PA Trac within the next month or two.

Of the concerns that many are expressing over Obama’s proposal is who will be responsible for proving funding to the program. “Federal funding will cover three-quarters of the average cost of community college,” ac-

cording to the White House blog.

The remaining costs are expected to come from the participating states.

In addition to his proposition for free community college, Obama also acknowledged those who are already feeling the effects of student debt. He hopes to work with Congress to alleviate the $1 trillion burden felt by Americans.

“I want to work with this Congress, to make sure Americans already burdened with student loans can reduce their monthly payments, so that student debt doesn’t derail anyone’s dreams,” Obama said in his State of the Union address.

Spencer thinks there are many positives in the proposal--keeping students in school and not just working after they graduate high school as well as the credits that can transfer over once a student transfers to Cabrini.

“They are going to see that all their credits transfer over,” Spencer said. “The majority of all the credits from a student that comes into Cabrini are going to transfer because there’s so many general electives in a major.”

A student who transferred to Cabrini from Montgomery County Community College sees both the positives and negatives of a proposal like this. “If the proposal had been in place it would have been less stressful for my parents and I financially with tuition, supplies, textbooks, etc.,” Carolyn Greenleaf, junior psychology major, said. “I would have been able

to start saving money for Cabrini tuition- and I think that would be helpful for anyone because all four-year universities are more expensive than community college.”

Greenleaf thinks that offering community college would be beneficial for those who are struggling to pay tuition and those students that are not available for grants and student aid.

“I think in one aspect this would be a great idea, so every student gets an opportunity for an education, which is extremely important,” Greenleaf said. “They would have one less barrier in their way, which I think for a lot of people, money is one of the first things that is considered in making such a big decision and commitment.”

She still wonders how it would be paid for and if some form of taxes would be raised.

According to National Student Clearinghouse, over 60 percent of students who transferred from community went on to receive a degree at a four-year college or university.

Of the incoming class, this spring, Cabrini had 21 students who transferred in, Spencer said.

“I think it’s good that Cabrini can plan with these program-to-program agreements and building community college relationships in the future to really help out with this if it doesn’t pass,” Spencer said. @ERICA_ABBOTT

Being ‘Mindful’ to the students in the cafeteria

BY BRIANNA MORRELL Asst. Social Media Editor Cabrini dining is making major steps into improving the quality and quantity of the food selections in the cafeteria. Many food choices are available for students to receive and enjoy all throughout the day.

While the mixed reviews on the food spin out around campus, there has been something missing. The vegetarian station in the cafeteria is now replaced with the “Mindful” section, which offers healthy selections that often times contain meat.

Chef Rodney Stockett, executive chef of the college, explains the changes of the new cafeteria options. “The issue with the vegetarian station before it was Mindful, is that no one was utilizing it. So now we’ve made changes so that if people want vegetarian options, each station has those options.”

“50 percent of the time the Mindful station will offer options,” Stockett, said.

The dining hall used to offer a section with vegetarian options for those who choose not to eat meat, but now with the changes in the new semester, there seems to be more choices within each station in the cafeteria.

“For example with the pasta, we’ll have an option of meat sauce and white sauce containing no meat.

Or we’ll have marinara sauce and meatballs, but the meatballs will be on the side of the marinara for those who choose that they would prefer marinara only,” Stockett said.

“I never really noticed a vegetarian section in the cafeteria, but I do believe they should have something as an alternative for those of the student and faculty population that do not eat meat,” Brendan Logue, junior communication major, said.

With the new changes of the cafeteria forming,

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The “Mindful” vegetarian station in the cafeteria. students are forced to adapt to the changes. Changes include more meal selections and more quality items. The reason for all these changes, especially for the vegetarian station is that so vegetarian options can be offered at every station in the cafeteria.

Chef Rodney Stockett, executive chef of the college, explained the changes of the new cafeteria options. “The issue with the vegetarian station before it was Mindful, is that no one was utilizing it. So now we’ve made changes so that if people want vegetarian options, each station has those options.”

The Sodexo crew is working hard to accommodate all of its customers of students and faculty.

Many changes are coming to the cafeteria so that healthy options are presented when you walk into the cafeteria.

“We offer vegetarian options through out the cafeteria,” Chef Rodney said. @BRIANNAMORRELL

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‘The Bachelor’ sets low standards for entertainment is not something to be earned; it is something to be given and received truly and honestly. A woman that is willingly to find a potential life partner who is busy getting to know his other options at the same time is baffling. That is not to mention the fact that this is all aired on public television.

The women on this show—as well as the man—reach their lowest when there are only three contestants left.

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IT IS HARD TO HAVE RESPECT FOR A MAN “The Bachelor’” has been airing on ABC for 19 seaWHO IS PERFECTLY sons since 2002, showing typically two seasons a year.

Filmed around the world, in places such as the United CONTENT WITH WATCHING States, Canada, England and New Zealand, the series is based around one bachelor in search of his true love. FEMALES CRY, FIGHT The bachelor spends his time doing various activities getting to know 25 women, one of whom he is expected AND SPEND ALL OF THEIR to propose to in the end. Through these activities, the bachelor gradually eliminates candidates. At the end PRECIOUS ENERGY ON HIM, of an episode, the bachelor will give out roses. Those who do not receive roses are eliminated, and the show WHEN THE ONLY THING continues until there are two women left. The final two women go on to meet the bachelor’s family. At the end HE HAS TO WORRY ABOUT of the episode, the bachelor proposes to one woman by presenting the final rose. However, it has become fairly IS WHICH ONE HE’LL normal for the man to pursue a relationship with his choice rather than proposing.

MAKE-OUT WITH NEXT.

BY KATIE MUSKA Asst. Lifestyles Editor

As far as reality television goes, “The Bachelor” is one of the most shallow, ridiculous shows out there.

It’s hard to tell which is worse: the arrogant man who expects two dozen women to fawn and fight over him, or the two dozen catty women who are willing to compete for the affection of a man they don’t even know.

It is hard to have respect for a man who is perfectly content with watching females cry, fight and spend all of their precious energy on him, when the only thing he has to worry about is which one he’ll make-out with next.

At the same time, it’s difficult to comprehend why a woman would want to fight for a man’s attention. Love

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At this point, the bachelor offers keys to the master suite to each of the women, who get to spend one night with him alone, without cameras. Basically, when it starts to get really tough to decide who he wants, the bachelor chalks it up to who is best in bed. After these nights are spent, the bachelor eliminates a woman. His second to last decision is based off of sex. ‘The Bachelor” portrays sex as the ultimate act of true love, but of course that can’t be true, since after the single man sleeps with his final three choices, he easily sends one of them away.

After all of that, what does the series have to show

for it? According to a VH1 article, out of both “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette,” there have been 17 proposals, but only three marriages and six “happy endings,” meaning the couples are still together today.

With those numbers, it’s safe to say that this is not a show about finding true love, but yet another dignitylacking reality show meant solely for audience entertainment. @KATIEAMUSKA

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Chris Soules or “Prince Farming” claims to want to find love and a bride to take home to Iowa.

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Sia’s ‘Elastic Heart’ video—artistic or creepy?

BY JESSICA PARADYSZ Perspectives Editor

Sia charmed with another hit, “Elastic Heart,” released this year.

As the song floated through my mind, blaring on high from my Pandora app, I pictured Sia or some actress singing, looking into the camera with big, blue-crying eyes with rain slowly falling down a grey backdrop.

The whole scene would suddenly burst into color and fire and she proclaims, “Well, I’ve got thick skin and an elastic heart, But your blade it might be too sharp,I’m like a rubber band until you pull too hard, I may snap and I move fast, But you won’t see me fall apart, Cause I’ve got an elastic heart.”

Instead, there is a white backdrop filled with a huge cage, a little girl in a platinum wig and a shirtless Shia LaBeouf.

I did not picture a little kid from “Dance Moms” and the boy I watched grow up on-screen from “Even Stevens,” “Holes” and “Transformers” to be running around in an iron cage. It reminded me of Miley Cyrus’ “Can’t Be Tamed” video, except that was just teasing fun.

The beat is catchy and pulsing, with sincere, saccharine, and rebellious lyrics in equal parts. Sia croons, “And another one bites the dust, Oh why can I not conquer love?” Later adding,“Yeah, let’s be clear, I’ll trust no one.”

I felt as though this video was borderline creepy; although I am sure there is some profound meaning.

Music videos rarely make sense. I don’t think I’m the

only one that listens to a song and instantly wants to star in my own elaborate music video for it.

Sia is almost forty-years-old and is (semi) claiming the spotlight this year. She does not appear in her music videos, and when singing live, refuses to face the audience.

Sia is the same voice that sang David Guetta’s “Titanium”, made immortal by the movie “Pitch Perfect.”

Although I love the “Chandelier” song, the video has the same strange atmosphere that “Elastic Heart” follows.

“I’m going to swing from the chandelier” is a popular line, played on repeat this summer from songtress Sia. No, the song is not about a party gone too far and ornate crystal lighting. Her dark party anthem “Chandelier” is about drinking and trying to pick up the pieces, when everything seems to be falling apart.

Maddie Ziegler spins, leaps, splits and plies in a tan colored leotard around a dingy looking apartment. At one point, she holds curtains across her face, looking as though she will strangle herself.

In the song, Sia sings, “But I’m holding on for dear life, won’t look down, and won’t open my eyes, Keep my glass full until morning light, ‘cause I’m just holding on for tonight.”

Are the videos just creating depth for the content or are they going too far? Are people just uncomfortable that the video is not the typical movie kind of a situation?

Is it too artsy and obscure?

Sia is an incredible artist, and I give credit to a songwriter who adored “Chandelier” so much that she felt compelled to sing it and make it her own (even though it was intended for Rihanna.)

I just wish that the videos could have had an alternate ending, or go in an entirely different creative direction.

Maybe I could help her plan it?

Regardless, the songs are catchy and deserve their place on the radio. Beneath the irresistible beat are meaningful lyrics that need to be sung. @JESSICAPARADYSZ

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Top: Sia’s new “Elastic Heart “ video features a white backdrop filled with a cage, a little girl in a platinum wig, and a shirtless Shia LaBeouf.. Middle: Dancer Maddie Ziegler clings to the curtains in Sia’s “Chandelier” video. Bottom: Singer Sia, who is responsible for such hits as Titanium, performs.

Perspectives President’s plan opens up Obama’s community college plan reveals concerns about tuition rates acess to higher education THURSDAY, FEB. 5, 2015

BY KEVIN MOYLETT Asst. Sports Editor

College tuition in the United States is expensive. I don’t think anybody can argue that fact.

The point is should it be so expensive?

Should it even cost anything at all?

President Obama has made a proposal to make the first two years of community college free, but it comes with guidelines that students must follow in order to maintain that free education.

The free education will be rewarded to twoyear students who attend at least half-time and maintain a 2.5 GPA. If this proposal were to be passed, which will be tough with a Republican-led congress, I would at least agree with the guidelines.

There is no reason a student who doesn’t go to class and doesn’t at least maintain a C+ average at a community college should get a free education.

As Obama put it “free for everybody who is willing to work for it.”

Obama has said this proposal is not just about kids but for people in the work force who

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have to train themselves for better jobs, wages and benefits.

Also Obama hopes this plan will help boost the economy with many households saving money.

The federal government will cover threequarters of the average cost of community college and the individual states will have to pay the rest.

The White House has said that if all states participated it could save an average of $3,800 in tuition per year for a full-time student.

Being that the average household income in the United States is around $52,000 it is a big deal for most people to save $3,800 a year on college tuition.

If you just look at it from a standpoint of parents saving money by sending their kids to college, then it is a good idea. Of course there are some negatives as well.

It is likely that this program would cost billions of dollars. With our country already in so much debt and the federal government covering most of the costs of this program, it certainly is something that could cause issues.

I’m not sure if this proposal is for the best and I’m not sure it is for the worst.

I do know that it has started a very important conversation that is long overdue and for that I am glad Obama has come up with at least a starting point.

Many people have not been able to get a proper education because the tuition of school versus their family’s income. Not only is college tuition ridiculous, but even the tuition of private high schools and grammar schools. It is time for a change in this department and it looks as if change will come sooner rather than later. @KEVINMOYLETT

President Obama’s plan is to make two years of community college free for students that upheld a certain GPA. Higher education access generates a large divide due to high tuition rates. The new plan could help many students realize the dream of a college education.

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BY ANESIA MEREDITH Asst. Copyeditor

Recently, President Obama has announced that he is planning on making community college free for students who are responsible adults and for those who want to have the opportunity to enjoy the college experience.

Due to college tuition being so expensive, there are many students who wish to be able to attend school.

Because of the cost of many universities, dreams of being able to go to school are far from reality for some.

Obama trying to make community college eligible for those who want to get an education happens to be one of the best ideas for our country.

This potential opportunity gives the next generation hope for millions all over the country.

On average, an estimated cost for a state college school such as University of California costs $12,192 a semester for state residents.

Let’s be honest, a person who works a 9-5 regular job, does not have even half of that money to send their child to school.

Jon French, junior communication major, said that he thinks it’s a very good idea. After he graduates and get’s his bachelor’s degree he has hopes to go

back with no tuition or fees for the last two years if it’s possible.

“It is a great opportunity for our country,” French said.

He would like to see an improvement in our generation, especially for the minorities.

Many challenges that President Obama faces include the backlash on budget cuts that would take place if most community colleges become free.

According to the Los Angeles Times, The University of California had no tuition for state students until Ronald Regan demanded it in the early 1970s.

“The second major issue that President Obama faces against his proposal of his bill is that the Republicans fear that free college would be another entitlement—a dirty word nowadays. That many Americans will be locked into paying for two years of college forever, we’re told.”

Another source from the Daily Beast said, “Another problem with the Obama plan is that it doesn’t call for blowing up the existing guidance/advisory system, which is a scandal.”

Putting this in other words, basically means that the colleges cannot afford to fund any extra counselors; due to inclement ratio numbers for one in five students to counselors.

Moving towards the future, if President Obama plans to act on his proposal, the Republicans should strongly back him and give him the opportunity to show our country that this can work.

Especially for millions of our young adults who cannot pay they’re way through college. @ANESIAMEREDITH

Broke college student or living a life without loans?

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Getting out loans for college is the first financial decision that most of us have made in our lives, and we are making it at 18-years-olds. What in the world does a recent high school graduate know about interest rates?

Or what the difference is between a subsidized and unsubsidized loan.

SOME OF US FILL OUT OUR FASFAS BEFORE EACH YEAR

BY LILLIAN HURLEY Staff Writer AND PAY BILLS EACH College is supposed to be the time of our lives, where MONTH, WHILE OTHERS we make lasting memories and focus on our futures while living stress free.

STILL GET A WEEKLY But that isn’t the case and the main reason is money.

A college kid trying to get their hands on some cash is ALLOWANCE FROM equivalent to Charlie Brown trying to kick that football, it just never happens.

THEIR PARENTS. From buying books, gas money, food and paying bills each month we have already realized that being an adult sucks.No matter how much we work in between classes once we see a paycheck it seems to magically fly away.

Oh yeah don’t forget about the thousands of dollars in loans you have to pay back.

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When you first get to school people try to explain it all to you but in your head your just think “my parents will deal with this” or “I don’t have to worry about this until after graduation.” If only it was all that simple.

At this point many of us are at different points of our independence with money.

Some of us fill out our FASFA’s before each year and pay bills each month, while others still get a weekly allowance from their parents. Regardless of how much control someone has over their money we are all still in a learning state while in college.

Personally I have already racked up thousands of dollars in student loan debt and I work three jobs while at school. But I feel like this has been an opportunity to grow up.

Having to pay bills every month and being dependent on a paycheck really helps to teach responsibility.

Working while in school also teaches us that one thing that everyone is always talking about, time management.

Balancing work and school work is something that will be useful to know long after graduation.

Knowing that we are all going to have to deal with money for the rest of our lives makes now seemslike a good time to start learning.

But learning through mistakes can be very detrimental to our financial stability long after graduation. @LILLIANMHURLEY

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Students shy away from popular series The Journal only of young women as digital media spreads messages that reported on undergraduate could damage development, according to the journal. students whose median “One possible strategy to assist adolescents and young age was 21, but that does adults in constructively engaging with popular media is not mean that young teens through the development of critical media analysis skills,” aren't picking up the series. the journal said.

“I definitely think teens Not everyone is into the hype that the series has are reading it,” McPeak created. Sophomore education major Allison Gardner has said. not read the series even though some of her friends have McPeak also explained taken an interest in "Fifty Shades of Grey." how she's learned that “It didn’t appeal to me,” Gardner said. “I know people views on parenting have that read it and want to see the movie though.” changed, enabling younger Some people do not even have an interest in checking children to experience out the movie to see what everyone has been talking about. sexual content at younger McPeak said she would only see the movie if “my CREATIVE COMMONS ages than in the past. friends dragged me by my feet into the movie theater.”

The first book of fifty shades of grey was released June 20, 2011.

"Fifty Shades of Grey," published in 2011 by British author E.L. James, has been @SAMJACOBSPA

BY SAMANTHA JACOBS adapted for the big screen set to premiere in theaters on Asst. Web Editor Feb. 14. The series as a whole has sold over 100 million copies and has been translated into 52 languages, reaching The way that society views and talks about sex is global audiences. changing in popular media.

As the internet makes media more and more accessible Junior secondary education major Frances McPeak to younger people, the idea of making sex a more talkedexplained that as she was growing up, sex was still not about topic for younger talked about openly. children is becoming more “It’s not the same. Sex wasn't this open kind of idea of a necessity. The violence about how it’s just something that happens,” McPeak said. in the relationship that “Being in public school I learned about sex-ed and my the book portrays could mom talked to me about it, but it was more of a private be extremely damaging to thing.” easily influenced youth.

Looking into the demographics for "Fifty Shades of “The best that I can do Grey" consumers, The Journal of Women’s Health reports is prepare them for what that the series is primarily read by white women based off they’re gonna see, teach of research from Ohio State University. them how to be able to look “Our analysis showed that young women who read at some kind of reading, at least the first novel in the Fifty Shades series, but not some kind of literature, and all three novels, were at increased risk of having, at some say this is fantasy,” McPeak point during their lifetime, a partner who shouted, yelled, said in regards to her future or swore at them and who delivered unwanted calls/text students. messages—behaviors that are consistent with definitions Education could of verbal/emotional abuse and stalking, respectively,” the definitely play a major CREATIVE COMMONS journal said. role in ensuring the safety The highly anticipated film is set to release Feb. 14th.

‘New year, new me’ Bringing on the start of resolutions

BY KATIE MUSKA Asst. Lifestyles Editor

"I am on the swim team, but once the season ends, I think it will be harder to motivate myself," she said.

Psychology Today reports that about 50 percent of the

to change and they use resolutions as forms of motivation. This explains the high failure rate that is often associated with breaking bad habits and forming new ones.

mayed and resort back to old habits.

Of course, there has to be some way to make these habits stick. Good Housekeeping writer Karen Asp, gives us some helpful

your progress. Not only that, but reward yourself as you go. If you find you've slipped up, don't give up or wait. Get back on the wagon and start again immediately.

As students, it's important to get perspectives from others our age.

"Have a buddy for a commitment," Wagner said. "If you are working on studying and so is a friend, work and study together. Make sure that your friends are serious about whatever commitment you make though, or else they may hold you back from achieving your goals."

Above all else, it's important to remember that you don't have to wait for January or a Monday to start a new habit or to start breaking an old one.

Every day is a new day, so don't be afraid to make a positive change in your CREATIVE COMMONS life today.

It's the first month of the year, and everyone knows what that means: new year, new me. We are all familiar with the phrase that plagues our conversations and social media throughout January. A new year means change for people around the world. Whether it's losing weight, a promise to spend more time with family or getting better grades in school, these commitments are not always easy to keep. The excuses roll in and people get busy, and these resolutions are soon forgotten to the insanity of our lives.

Why is it that these undertakings are so hard to keep?

Why is it so easy to compromise them for our daily lives?

"I think people make impossible commitments for New Year's. New Year's commitments should be realistic goals that you can actually achieve," Sarah Wagner, sophomore After the new year, people look back and think about what they want to change about their lives. early childhood K-4 grade education and special education K-8 population will make a New When people make resolu- tips to get into and continue our grade double major, said about Year's resolution, according tions, Psychology Today says, goals in her article "How to Keep making commitments. Wagner to researcher John Norcross. they expect that that one change Your New Year's Resolutions." herself has made a commitment Timothy Pychyl, professor of psy- is going to affect and change their Asp says that we should set realto go to the gym three times a chology at Carleton University entire lives. When the change istic goals. If we make ridiculous week and doesn't find it too dif- and a Psychology Today blogger, occurs but their lives aren't ulti- goals, we are only setting ourficult. says that people are not ready mately better, people get dis- selves up for failure. Monitor

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1D’s 4th album invokes authenticity

BY CHRISTLE GEHMAN Lifestyles Editor

One Direction's fourth studio album was released on Nov. 17, just under a year after their third studio album was released.

November releases seem to be a pattern for the group and it seems to work, seeing as parents are looking for presents to get their kids for Christmas and getting the new album for Christmas is something that Directioners' dreams are made of. Unlike the second and third studio albums that were recorded on the road during tour and the breaks that they got in between, “Four” was recorded almost entirely on the

road in tour buses and hotel rooms.

The reality of recording an album on the road means that much of the set-up of a recording studio is organic and that shines through on the album. You can feel the boys settling into a kind of music that they are comfortable with. By far, this album has felt the most authentic and true to who they really are. They may have started as a pop boy band but they are growing into their own skin, not by proving that they are not a teen-boppy band, but rather proving to the world what they want to be. Looking back to the first studio album, it is easy to see the progress that

they have made and how far they have really come. Listening to the first album, it is hard to recognize them, compared to what they sound like now. It is nearly cringe-worthy to hear some of the songs off of the first album, but that only shows how far they have come and how far they have the ability to go.

Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne wrote and co-wrote many of the songs off of the album, showing that they are beginning to think beyond the boy band hype and towards the future of music. Working with The 1975, Ryan Tedder of One Republic, McFly and others, the boys are expanding their

musical horizons. With Zayn Malik working with producers and artists like Naughty Boy and Emeil Sande, the album seemed to be taking a bit of a turn for R&B. But as it turned out, the executive decision seemed to be that the band is not going in that direction for now. Harry Styles, who has also written for multiple artists including Ariana Grande and Meghan Trainor, worked closely with producers Julian Bunetta, John Ryan and Jamie Scott. Niall Horan also worked with a range of artist, particularly McFly, who worked closely with him on the third album as well.

Favorite songs off of the album include “Stockholm Syndrome”,

a moody tune based on the concept of a victim developing feelings for their captor and “Clouds”, a guitar rifting song about love and its complications.

“Change Your Ticket”, co-written

by The 1975, boasts a chill vibe that sounds characteristically like the band itself. “No Control” is clearly the edgier side of the selection and stands out from the rest. The album sounds laid back, passionate and just a little edgy in a non-obvious way. The boys are rumored to be releasing their fifth studio album sometime next year. @CHRISTLE_J

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In order from left to right: Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson.

There should be healthier options for food, student says

BY AMY HELD Photo Editor

Cabrini offers various dining options around campus such as the Cavs Corner Dining Hall, Jazzman's Cafe & Bakery, Sandella's Flatbread Cafe and the RAC Grille.

Cavs Corner is the main dining hall where you can get breakfast, lunch and dinner. It's an all-youcan-eat buffet style option with a sandwich station and a salad bar. You can always get a burger or a grilled cheese.

Jazzman's has a selection of salads, sandwiches, soups, bagels and other baked goods and the all important caffeine fix, coffee.

Looking for wraps, paninis, pizza, burritos or quesadillas? Sandella's is the place to eat.

The RAC is the place for the late night menu that is open seven days a week. Food offerings here include things like chicken tenders, fries, mozzarella sticks, cheese steaks and wraps.

The health-conscious-students had some strong opinions when asked what they thought of the food choices on campus.

Junior education major, Alyssa

Garrison said, "I don't eat at the Caf anymore because I don't like not knowing what I'm putting in my body. I wish the food was healthier."

Senior communication major Valerie Ruiz said, "Truthfully, I don't like it. I think there should be healthier options. The RAC only has fried food and I wish there was more variety of healthier foods."

"Jazzman's is my favorite place to eat on campus because there are healthier options like salad and I like that they ask how much dressing to put on the salad," Ruiz said.

Some students commented on how Cabrini stacks up to other colleges and universities in the dining department.

Junior education major Molly McDougall, said "Other colleges have good food like Villanova and West Chester and they're much bigger schools, so there is no reason why our food shouldn't be good."

"I've been to other universities where they have so many options and I think Cabrini has the ability to do that, so I don't know why they haven't," Ruiz said.

Comments regarding the quality of food choices at Cabrini were all in agreement.

McDougall said, "The food here is just poor quality and I feel as if it wouldn't cost a lot of money to make the food better."

Freshman criminology and sociology major Maggie Javitt said, "The quality of meat products in the Caf usually leaves a lot to be desired."

"Jazzman's and Sandella's is good, but the caf is ok. The caf serves a lot of fish and sometimes there isn't many choices that seem appealing, so I just end up getting a sandwich," Javitt said.

McDougall also said, "They never take students opinions or suggestions on what the food should be."

As far as the dining options at Cabrini go there was not a lot of positive feedback on the food choices in the Cavs Dining Hall or the RAC Grille. Your best bet appears to be Jazzman's or Sandella's, but it sounds like there is room for improvement in all of these establishments and the students would like to have their suggestions heard.

@AMY_HELD93

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Pizza is usally served daily in the cafeteria.

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Candy and a selection of ceral are availible in the RAC.

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Should we hate our lives on Valentine’s Day?

BY JADE MOTTO Staff Writer

Valentine’s Day, who is this holiday for? Do people love it or hate it? What do people do? Valentine’s Day is a time when people show feelings of love, affection and friendship. It is celebrated in many ways worldwide and falls on Feb. 14 each year.

Many people around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day by showing appreciation for the people they love or adore. Some people take their loved ones for a romantic dinner at a restaurant while others may choose this day to propose or get married. Many people give greeting cards, chocolates, jewelry or flowers, particularly roses, to their partners or admirers on Valentine’s Day. What do Cabrini students think of Valentines Day? “I hate Valentines Day. Even being in a relationship, I thought it was pointless. I believe that you should show your love for you significant other everyday, not just one day out of the year. I would rather go out in the city with my girlfriends and have a good time than go out on a romantic dinner with a guy,” said Junior, Morgan Burns.

Many people think Valentine’s Day is just for two groups of people, but that’s false. People think it is only for people who are dating but not in a committed relationship yet; Valentines Day gives them a chance to go all out for a day when they otherwise may feel uncomfortable. It provides a day when people can get mushy with each other, test the waters, see if the relationship is at that point yet. If it is, good, but if its not, if can be changed on Feb. 14th, the day of love.

Valentine’s Day is for people who are crushing on someone and for them to express it or show it in little ways. If students feel awkward telling someone how they

feel about them face to face, shoot them a text or give them a gift card. A student could do this on any average day but on Valentine’s Day it wont seem out of place.

If somebody is single on Valentine’s day also, they don’t have to hate their life and be depressed all day, like every girl out there, anyone can do little things. If a student is not spending their dough on some guy, might as well spend it on yourself. Who even needs a Valentine when girls have great girlfriends? Girls can Round up some friends, draw names from a hat and buy whomever you draw a little something. Then on V-Day, meet at a friend's dorm room or house, to exchange gifts. Afterwards get all dolled up and enjoy a night out at Cabrini. In the end a majority of students are poor college kids, throw a party and invite everyone over for a few drinks.

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Information for this graphic was obtained through an online survey posted to social media.

Gym memberships are out—fitness applications are in

BY RENEE OLIVER Asst. Sports Editor

10 years ago, if you wanted to get a good workout in while keeping track of your progress, getting a gym membership was the best option.

In 2015, with the use of technology and smartphone applications, you have access to workouts and results right at your finger tips.

According to Nielsen Holdings N.V., two-thirds of Americans own smartphones. iPhones and Androids have completely enhanced technology and its capability. Their success now allows society to download applications that will offer you workouts, keep track of the workout as you are doing it and let you know how long it lasted, how many calories you burned etc.

One of the most popular fitness applications is the Nike Training Club app. It is great for building cardiovascular endurance, completing cardio and strength in one workout and just simply getting active and burning calories. The app features over 90 comprehensive and customized workouts. The best thing about all of these

benefits like other fitness applications, it is totally free.

This is perfect for those who want to get in shape but do not have the funds to pay a monthly gym fee or hire a personal trainer. Since the majority of society has a smartphone, there is no reason to waste money paying for a workout. You can log in and download an app that will give you 24/7 accessibility to break a sweat.

Fitness applications are not the only things that have taken the fitness world by storm.

If you ever take the time to glance at people's wrist's, you'll notice some may be sporting a thick, bold, black wristband around it. Chances are that wristband is either a Fitbit or a Nike Fuel Band.

Both products aim to serve the same purpose, keep track of activity level, exact distance traveled, calories burned and so much more.

Downloading the Nike Training Club app is easy and convenient but purchasing the fuel band will take your workout to new heights.

Sophomore exercise science major, Meghan Horn, uses her Nike Fuel Band daily and loves it.

"I'm into nutrition and being active. I wanted the Fuel Band to help me track how active I was really being in one

day," Horn said.

On the Fuel Band, there is an option to keep track of your fuel points. Fuel points is Nike's point system that measures the entire movement of the body while only focusing on the energy required to do an activity.

"One thing I like is when I'm not being active, the fuel band sends me a notification telling me I'm not being active enough during that hour," Horn said.

This trendy band and ones like it all have bluetooth capability and can be synced with an app on your smartphone. You can set up a session plan before you work out.

"I like making my workouts at the gym worthwhile and the Fuel Band and the app help me to do that," Horn said.

If making that hassle of a trip to the gym is getting annoying or you just want to take your workout to the next level; invest in a fitness app or device. All of these benefits will make it well worth it. @RENEEOLIVER4423

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Despite the technology that is used during work outs the Dixon Center is still filled with students.

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FitBits have been increasingly popular to monitor people’s workout routine.

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Someone other than Perry worked it

In the last six months, Missy Elliott has performed at Alexander Wang’s H&M launch, opened the BET Awards, closed the Soul Train Awards and stole the show at Superbowl XLIX’s halftime performance—is 2015 her year?

BY JOEY RETTINO Managing Editor

Not even dancing sharks, a giant lion or Katy Perry’s bouncing bosom could help being outshined by Superbowl XLIX’s surprise guest, Missy Elliott.

Let’s be real, Perry was good and Lenny Kravitz wasn’t bad either, but the second that the Elliott’s black silhouette shown and the sitar-strung-opening to “Get Ur Freak On” boasted from the speakers, Perry and Kravitz were seemed to be forgotten.

In all her leather-platted jumpsuit and cascadingweaved goodness, Elliott pulled the rug right from under all her other performing cohorts that hit the field that night, Seahawks and Patriots players included.

A stiff Perry came off stale when she

attempted to keep up with Elliott and her high-octane dancers, during “Work It.” Unlike Perry, Elliott seemed to be a well-oiled machine, flailing her 43-year-old legs and memorably squatting down at the beginning of “Lose Control.”

The hip-hop heavyweight, who has taken time away from the spotlight after being diagnosed with Grave’s Disease, performed three of her biggest hits, which are respectably 14, 13 and 10-years-old (in the order listed above.)

Following the halftime show, which was the most watched and highest rated in Superbowl history, Elliott’s Spotify stream showed an overall increase of 676 percent and her three performed songs all reentered the top 10 on iTunes’ music charts.

Two things have been made evident following Elliott’s performance at the Superbowl.

First off, there are tons of people ready for Elliott to erupt from her hiatus with new music, and secondly, the bar for upstagement has been set to an all new high by the seemingly forgotten queen of hip-hop music.

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Wednesday trips offered by the campus are worth it, student says

BY TYRON DAVIS Asst. News Editor

The Nerney Field House also known as the Dixon Center hosts a number of outdoor recreational activities for students. Every Wednesday there are designated vans that offer to take students rock climbing and to Skyzone to enjoy a few hours of exercise and socializing.

Orlin Jesperson, assistant director for athletics and recreation, started the outdoor activities at Cabrini about 10 years ago.

“When I first got here there weren’t any outdoor

activities, like outdoor adventure type [activities],” Jesperson said. “I started looking at things like that because I used to do that when I was in college. I found the climbing gym within the first year or two and I talked with that about getting students up there regularly.”

Jesperson states that it was affordable to put the activities in his budget and make it free for students and try to give them something to do.

Skyzone is also free to attend on Wednesday’s and is located right next to the rock climbing gym, making it convenient for students who may want to do one or the other.

There is no minimum requirement for students that want to go to Skyzone or the rock climbing gym. However, there are two vans that take students that limit how many students can attend.

Student Jared Hansken, freshman undecided major, recommends having the right people when attending the activity. “It can be boring and fun at the same time. It all depends on who you’re with,” Hansken said. @MR_TYDAVIS24 CONTINUE READING ONLINE

Keeping privacy personal in a social media world

BY DOMINIQUE DINARDO Asst. Lifestyles Editor

Imagine a world where your instagram caption was never of importance.

Making sure everything is perfect for a post or picture doesn't matter because no one will see it. Getting likes is a foreign thought and having someone "follow" you is criminal (and creepy). Also, what's a selfie?

We are living in an era in which personal privacy is an idea of the past.

Couples share an intimate kiss with not only each other, but thousands of "friends."

Those same "friends" are the ones who are criticizing your over-plucked eyebrows in their group message about your recent

selfie. Lazy days spent in bed with Netflix, ice cream and wine are now documented. Instagram posts aren't good unless they have been liked by at least 100 people. Girls no longer need a paycheck to take off their clothes for photographers. Now,in their most vulnerable state, they do it for free and share it online. Nude pictures are shared via snapchat because hey, what can happen in 10 seconds?

Is privacy a thing of the past?

Is posting pictures and receiving likes the only kind of acceptance we can feel?

"To be honest, it makes me feel good about myself," sophomore Cortney Hanson said when asked about getting a lot of likes on a picture.

"What you're wearing definitely has something to do with the amount of likes you get," sophomore Katie Duffy said.

"Yeah, I've noticed when girls show cleavage, it gets them a lot more likes than if they were in a sweater," Hanson said.

Although right now it may seem appropriate to post for likes, the professional world may beg to differ.

"People are so concerned about making themselves look like their lives are so fun, they don't even realize how much certain pictures could jepordize their careers," junior Abby Hacker said.

"You should only post pictures that you wouldn't care if your mom saw it. You want to

represent yourself the right way," junior Ellie Kusturiss said.

With recent hacks on celebrities' personal photos and constant hacks on identities, students have to take special precautions to make sure that doesn't happen to them.

"I take precautions to make sure that doesn't happen. I do not share my passwords with anyone," junior Jackie Mooney, said.

Even though posting for attention has a negative connotation, good can come from it. Balancing a personal life while maintaining good grades or a a career is difficult. If employeers see that you can multi-task and are personable it can make you seem like a better candidate for

that particular job.

"It's beneficial. People get to know you, and promoting your job in any way is helpful," Mooney said.

Share your experiences from studying abroad and helping out at the soup kitchen. Take pictures with your friend you met across the country and still keep in contact with. Post your finest work online; it can help you land a great job.

However, maybe think twice before uploading that picture of you passed out in your residence hall. That may not be your best look. @DMD376

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Students enjoy night out at Landmark Americana Tap and Grill

BY AMY HELD Photo Editor

Landmark Americana Tap and Grill is a local bar on the Main Line that students recently got together at and enjoyed a night out at a new event, Main Line U. This new night offers students in the area “two dollar you-call-its” every Thursday night.

The night would not have happened if it was not for senior communication major Nick Cipollone who put the whole event together.

Cipollone works for a company called Center Stage Entertainment. This company puts together many of Landmark’s events and told him that he could put together this night for his fellow students.

Students were involved in many different aspects of the night. Junior information science and technology major Frank Criniti was the DJ spinning the beats. Many students came to hear him and try to win prizes and enjoy the happy hour specials at the bar.

Senior, exercise science major John Rudder said, “I definitely had a great time and loved that there was a dance floor with a Cabrini student as DJ.” “It turned out about what I expected but moving forward I’m really excited for future events and future DJs.” Cipollone said.

“I loved the fact that it was basically all Cabrini students there,” Rudder said.

These types of events help students wind down and relax after a long and hectic week of homework and studying and also enjoy the fun college should be outside of all of the work.

“The hope is to eventually get a dueling DJ part here, so basically have a DJ from Villanova and possibly Rosemont and duel it out to see who can bring more people to the

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event,” Cipollone said.

This event can get bigger if other schools get involved in this night. It will be a great way to meet new people and network out to different schools in the area and even learn what other schools have to offer.

Students had a very enjoyable time socializing, drinking and dancing the night away with their classmates and some alumni. The bar itself was very clean, safe, and they had great food and drink specials to offer students.

The students are looking forward to more of these events and the hope is over time that the word will get out about how fun it was and more and more students to come out and get involved with the fun activities. @AMY_HELD93

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Landmark bar was packed by the time all the deals kicked in.

Selected people were given a free bottle of champaign toward the end of the night.

Crazy weekend for house parties

BY JADE MOTTO Staff Writer

Being 21 at Cabrini or even having a fake ID at this school, is all about the bar life, since Cabrini is so close to Manayunk and Philly. Manayunk has many bars for college kids with Cabrini, St. Joe’s, and Villanova being around the area. Some popular bars around that area are; Mad River, Old Eagle Tavern, and Kildare’s. Some popular bars in Philly are; Howl at the Moon and Piano Bar. Philly is less college kids and more all ages.

This weekend a lot of students attended Mad River for one of a friend’s open bar. Students called in to get an open bar but you can also email if you go on their website.

It was $20 for open bar from 10 p.m. until two in the morning, which is also closing time. The place was packed with college kids and many Cabrini students. Students get carded at the door and a bracelet once they pay for whatever party they are attending. The place was very spacey with three large rooms and music playing in each one along with three bars as well. They also were doing happy hour from nine p.m. to 11 p.m. if students are not there for an open bar. $1 for Coors Light and $2 for mixed

drinks, which is the best happy hour deal in the city. Mad River is also holding a Winter Edition Riverpalooza for College students all over. Many bands come to this event and will be playing all through out day. Heated tents, live music and great specials, cannot beat that. Tickets go very quick, so get them while there hot Cabrini! For more info sign on to Mad River’s website.

The party life at Cabrini is also fun though. When I do not feel like spending money or want to pregame somewhere to spend less money at the bar, I usually cab over to Conshocken, where a lot of the Cabrini parties are held. House parties at Cabrini are usually held in the basements if they are big, where music is bumping 24/7. If it is just together most likely will be throughout the house.

Sports teams usually throw the parties; the lacrosse house, or tennis house, or even field hockey house depending when they are off-season. Since we go to such a small school, word usually travels fast about parties and are whole school ends up showing up at one house by the end of the night. This weekend was a crazy one for house parties. A party was held at a house in Conshy, where random kids showed up and started talking shit to some Cabrini Students. Cabrini did not back down and stood up

for themselves. The random kids ended up swinging at a Cabrini student. After that all Cabrini kids jumped in and stood up for their friend. Once it got a little out of hand, some other Cabrini students broke it up, and everything was okay. “I like Cabrini parties because everyone is friendly and no one feels unwanted. Each social group hangs out and everyone's knows everyone. There about as big as a high school party since we are such a small school. I never not had anyone to talk to at a party or felt unwanted, because even if you do not know anymore, everyone will always include you in playing games or even on conversation topics, Junior, Marissa May said “You just have to remember that you have to make the best out of these parties, so you have to be outgoing and chill to have fun because we go to a school that's so small and shit. If you do anything that you think you will regret the next morning just do not do it, because we go to such a small school that everyone will know what you did and will for sure being talking about it the next morning”. @MOTTOJADE

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The final play that did not happen

BY HOWARD BLAKE III & JASON WILLIAMS Sports Editors

Howard’s Point of View It has been said that football is a game of inches and that saying is so fitting considering the outcome of the biggest game of the NFL season was decided on the one-yard line.

Tom Brady and the New England Patriots defeated the Seattle Seahawks and the Legion of Boom 28-24 on Super Bowl Sunday, giving Tom Brady and the New England Patriots their fourth world championship.

After a first quarter tie of 0-0 Super Bowl 49 seemed a bit boring, but this was to be expected considering two of the top defenses in the NFL took the field. So an offensive shoot out was not really what fans expected to see. However the second quarter is when we had ourselves a game.

The score was tied 14-14 going into halftime after two Tom Brady touchdown passes, a Marshawn Lynch rushing touchdown and a Chris Matthews touchdown reception with two seconds left in the first half. Matthews was a Super Bowl superstar catching four passes for 109 yards and a touchdown. A rookie, Matthews was working at footlocker two months prior to the game and had not even caught a pass until the Super Bowl.

He was certainly a Super Bowl surprise.

But the drama of the game did not happen until the end of the fourth quarter. Tom Brady did what he has done so many times in his career. His team was down 21-24 and he marched down the field and threw a touchdown to Julian Edelman just seconds before the twominute warning.

With the game on the line, Russell Wilson threw a 33-yard pass down the right sideline to Jermaine Kearse. For a moment the entire world thought the pass was incomplete after great coverage by the rookie cornerback Malcolm Butler.

Butler tipped the ball, but miraculously Kearse still made the catch while on his back after the ball hit his leg before hitting the ground.

Was Tom Brady really about to lose his third straight Super Bowl, each one due to an extraordinary catch? We all remember the David Tyree helmet catch and the Mario Manningham catch that left Brady winless in two straight Super Bowls.

Kearse’s catch put the Seahawks at the five-yard line with 1:05 left in the game.

On first down the Seahawks hand the ball off to Lynch who gets tripped up at the one-yard line off of a shoestring tackle by Patrick Chung. It looked like Wilson once again in his young career would be the hero and lead his Seahawks to victory.

With one time out left, instead of run-

ning the ball with Lynch again, the play call was for Wilson to throw the ball.

Butler read the play perfectly, jumped the route and redeemed himself with an interception on the one-yard line. It was a textbook and instinctive play, one that usually is not seen from a rookie.

The big question is why would Head Coach Pete Carroll decide to throw the ball on the one-yard line when you have Lynch otherwise known as “Beast Mode” at running back. There was only 26 seconds left and it’s understandable that the thought of throwing the ball could be tempting. But the Seahawks had one time out left. So one more running play and a quick timeout would have been their best bet. They needed one simple yard.

Regardless of what, the ball should have

Super Bowl 49 put the AFC champion New England Patriots up against the NFC champion and defending super bowl champions, the Seattle Seahawks. The Patriots who were led by star quarterback Tom Brady defeated the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 in a thrilling conclusion. The win gave Tom Brady his fourth Super Bowl title and third Super Bowl MVP and the win gave the Patriots franchise its fourth Super Bowl championship in 15 seasons.

Through the first half game was tightly contested between the top two teams in the NFL. The Pats struck first in the second quarter on touchdown pass from Tom Brady to wideout Brandon Lafell.

The Seattle Seahawks quickly responded with a quick drive and goal score coming from running back Marshawn Lynch known to fans as “Beastmode.” After a touchdown pass from Brady to pro-bowl TE Rob Gronkowski the Patriots took a 14-7 lead with 31 seconds left to go in the first half. The Seattle Seahawks used a quick 30 second drive to tie the game at 14-14 going into halftime. After delivering a big touchdown pass to undrafted rookie wideout Chris Matthews, who two months prior was an Footlocker employee, the Seahawks saw themselves locked

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gone to Beast Mode because he’s not going to stop until he finds the end zone.

His name is Beast Mode for a reason.

But due to the worst play call ever in that situation, the undrafted rookie free agent, Butler is now the Super Bowl hero and delivered the Patriots their fourth Super Bowl and helps tie Tom Brady with hall of famers Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw with the most Super Bowl wins by a quarterback.

I would have been nice to see the young Wilson get his second Super Bowl in his third season. However, witnessing history with Tom Brady throwing four touchdowns and tying the great Montana and Bradshaw, the result cannot be argued with.

Jason’s Point of View Football is a chess match, it about out smarting your opponent and thinking one step ahead. Sometimes in the midst of the game trying to out smart your opponent and over thinking the situation can back fire and in turn it could cause you the game. Super Bowl Sunday has now come and gone, with out no surprise the game left many fans thrilled and confused on game deciding play calls.

up in a 14-14 tie with the Patriots.

In the third quarter the Seahawks took a 24-14 over the Patriots, after an Steven Hauschka field goal and a touchdown pass from quarterback Russell Wilson to wideout Doug Baldwin. Going into the fourth quarter the Patriots found themselves in trouble and Tom Brady was in jeopardy of losing a third Superbowl.

The stage was set for Brady to come out and be the hero, with his team being down 10-points going into the fourth quarter, Brady to charge on the field and drove his team down the field for two huge touchdown scoring drives, which gave the Patriots a 28-24 lead with 2:02 left in the game. The game changing touchdown came on a pass from Brady to wideout Julian Edleman, who in the quarter caught five passes one of which was the game leading touchdown pass.

The Seattle Seahawks took the field with 2:02 left in the game. Wilson and the Seahawks offense came out clicking, Wilson connected with “Beastmode” on a 31-yard bomb to get the drive started. With 1:14 left on the clock the second best play in Super Bowl happened, Wilson threw a 33-yard bomb to wideout Jermaine Kearse, who was well covered

by Patriots rookie saftey Malcolm Butler.

The pass was up and Butler made a play on the ball and batted the ball down.

Butler and Kearse fell, as fans and commentators watched the game everyone believed the play to be dead, but Kearse had other plans. While on his back Kearse caught one of the best catches in NFL histor by saving the ball before it hit the ground and keeping the Seahawks Super Bowl hopes alive. The catch put the Seahawks on the goal line with 1:06 left in the game.

After a Lynch five yard run the Seahawks were on the one yard line. One yard from victory, one yard from backto-back Super Bowl championships, one yard from football immortality. It seemed that once again like years before another Super Bowl would slip away from Tom Brady because of a miraculous catch, like the David Tyree helmet catch and the Mario Manningham sideline catch, it looked as if another was going to slip away from Brady. With 26 seconds left on the clock and one timeout left the Seahawks lined up in shotgun formation.

The snap came and every fan, spectator and player believed that the ball would go to the man known as “Beastmode,” but to everyone’s suprise Wilson dropped back and threw a quick slant pass intended for wideout Ricardo Lockette, the route was jumped and played perfectly

by Patriots safety Malcolm Butler who intercepted the pass and made the best play in the Super Bowl. The interception clinched and gave the Patriot franchise their fourth Super Bowl championship.

After the game fans, commentators and players criticized and scrutinized the Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll for his questionable play call to pass the ball on the one yard line, when the team arguably has the best running back in the NFL on their team. Many called the play, “the dumbest play call in Super Bowl history.”

The play was not a bad play call at all.

After getting down to the goal line on the back of Wilson’s passing, coach Carroll put the ball in the hands of his best player to deliver what would have been the game winning touchdown pass. The pass and route were spot on, but the route was just covered perfectly by the defender.

You cannot put the blame on Carroll for the play call, Carroll put the ball in his best players hands, his best player just did not deliver the goods because of great defensive coverage, as the old saying goes “defense wins championships,” that’s just what happened great defensive coverage gave the Patriots their fourth Super Bowl championship. Fans and commentators can not dwell on the fact of a play that did not happen, because it did not happen who knows maybe Lynch does get the ball at the one but he is stopped short multiple times. There are so many ways that the last play could have played out in the minds of fans, but their is only one true result the Patriots defense got the stop they needed to secure their Super Bowl championship.

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Men’s basketball blows out Centenary Cyclones

BY THOMAS BRESLIN Staff Writer

Five players scored in double figures for the Cabrini College men’s basketball team to win their second consecutive game.

The Cavs hosted Centenary College on Saturday, Jan. 31 as they cruised to a blow-out victory in a key CSAC conference match up.

It was an even match up through the midway point of the first half when both teams were tied. The Cavs’ energy and

defense caused a small scoring run towards the end of the first half and Cabrini turned a 10-point half time lead into a 10469 blowout victory for the Cavs.

With the win they improved to an 11-9 overall record and to 8-5 overall in the CSAC conference.

All-American guard Aaron Walton-Moss lead the way for the blue and white after recording his fifth triple-double of the season.

The senior guard finished with 19 points after scoring 15 of them in the first half also finishing with 11 dimes and 10 rebounds in 37

minutes of action. Walton-Moss also contributed on the defensive end of the floor by racking in two steals and two blocks for the contest.

“I loved the performance from the team today,” WaltonMoss said. “Everyone had fun and touched the ball. That’s what happens when we play as a team.”

True freshman standout guard, Jair Green, scored a game high 23 points and racked up seven rebounds in the 35 point win over the Cyclones. Senior guard Vinny Walls gave the Cavs

a boost coming off the bench by scoring 17 points and recorded four steals in 25 minutes of game time.

Cabrini scored a season high 104 points in the game and also recorded a season high 24 assists.

“We came out with a lot of energy,” Walls said. “We played together and the most important thing we did is we got down and defended.”

Cabrini won the turnover battle as they forced the Cyclones to turn the ball over 19 times in the game. The Cavs scored 25

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points off turnovers and ran the floor well by recording 20 fastbreak points while not letting up a single fast break point to the Cyclones.

It was a key conference match up between the two squads.

Centenary came into the game as the fourth seed in the CSAC with Cabrini right behind them as the fifth seed. This was the second time Cabrini beat the Cyclones this season after beating them back on Dec. 6 by winning 91-72.

“Every game is important and that’s how we look at it. We got this win today and now we are looking forward to the next game,” Walls said.

From here on out every game in the conference is important, as the standings are very tight from the sixth seed and down. The win over Centenary makes it their second straight CSAC win and moved Cabrini up to the fourth seed just a game behind from the number one spot.

“The guys knew this win was important because we were the fifth seed and they were the fourth seed,” Walton-Moss said.

“It’s going to be like this the rest of the regular season. Everyone is a game behind each other from the sixth seed down.”

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Senior guard Aaron Walton-Moss now has five triple doubles on the year and the Cavaliers are now 11-9 (8-5 CSAC) on the season.

Women’s basketball rolls over Cairn University

BY KEVIN MOYLETT Asst. Sports Editor

Cabrini women’s basketball continued their dominance in the Colonial State Athletic Conference on Tuesday as the cavaliers demolished Cairn University (214, 0-10 CSAC) on the road 102-32. The cavaliers have now improved to 12-0 in the CSAC and 18-3 overall.

The team was led by Amber Keys, senior elementary and special education major who went 8-9 from the field with 17 points, four rebounds and three steals.

“We are a team who prides ourselves on

defense so coming in we wanted to play great defense to make things a little easier on offense. We are also a team who loves to share the ball, so defense combined with everyone getting touches on the ball lead to us getting a win with a balanced effort from all the girls,” Keys said.

Most of the damage in the game was done by Cabrini inside the paint on both sides of the ball. They scored 64 points in the paint and held Cairn to zero points in the paint. Depth played a big role in this dominant win as Cabrini’s bench contributed 56 points and Cairn received 0 points from their bench.

Not a lot to say about Cairn in this game.

It was pretty much a one woman show for them. Junior guard Amie Eppolito had a game-high 24 points and a team-high six rebounds. She had seven of the 10 made field goals for Cairn.

Sophomore forwards Meghan Horn and Renee Oliver were the biggest contributors off the bench for the cavaliers.

Horn had 15 points and six rebounds as fellow teammate Oliver had 12 points and six rebounds.

All in all it was a team effort from Cabrini in this game. Four players were in double digits and overall 13 players scored in the

The women’s basketball team is now 17-3 (11-0 CSAC) on the season and is now ranked No. 25 in the nation.

contest. “Tonight’s win was a great team effort. We all played so well together and had great chemistry as always. Everyone really stepped up on the court and we were able to get another huge win for our team.

The atmosphere was great, everyone was excited and cheering for our teammates.

I was really proud of the way we played in tonight’s game,” Megan Decker, senior education major, said.

Cabrini will travel on the road again to face Cedar Crest College on Saturday at 1 p.m. @KEVINMOYLETT

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Coach Kate Pearson etches name in record books

BY DELEON FLOYD Staff Writer

Kate Pearson, Cabrini College Women’s Basketball Head Coach, has achieved a milestone in her career with he 100th win.

Prior to become the successful head coach she is, she first started at Cabrini as an assistant coach. Coach Pearson has been the head coach for the girl’s team for 6 seasons. The transition from assistant to head coach was a difficult one.

“As an assistant, you think you have all the answers, but you don’t; there are questions that have to be answered and decisions that have to be made on and off the court.

There are people I have to make choices with people and communicate with,” Pearson said. That is not the difficult part of the job. To coach Pearson the hardest part is trying to maintain and keep a balance has to be done.

The Women’s Basketball team has embraced a wining tradition over the years. Pearson has built relationships with so many people over time she and is enjoying the time spent at Cabrini. One of her memorable moments at Cabrini is when they won the Colonial States Athletic Conference for the first time, during the 2013-2014 season. “I enjoyed the process of seeing the recruiting class I had come in as freshmen and grow, by there junior year they won their first conference championship. Seeing that type of transformation is special.” Pearson said.

Pearson has a method and system behind winning by building a culture of commitment, a sense of teamwork and not individual understanding. “When you’re doing the little things, that help. When you’re not caring about who take the most shots or who getting more minutes.

The teamwork way is what helps us continue to succeed.”

Pearson said. Her players agree and care about the game and success as much as she does. “Coach K is a great coach. She is always prepared, and gives us great scouting reports about the team we are about to face. There’s never been a game where we didn’t know what we were going against,” guard, Megan Martin said. “Coach K is a great coach. She always makes practice intense just like the

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Coach Kate Pearson is the second coach in Cabrini women’s basketball history to notch 100 career wins, the only other coach to hit the century mark was Dan Welde.

games. She is a fun person to be around,” Dana Peterson, junior point guard said.

The team wants to continue to put the best effort and continue to be the best they can. Coach Pearson never really worried about getting the 100th win; she is focused at the bigger picture at hand. She wants to work on the program and building it more than worrying about individual accomplishments. Every year they want to do the best they can do push forth the best effort and start building off of that and if accomplishments come then so

be it. “Enjoy the time you have in college, it goes by fast.

Basketball teaches you lessons on and off the court. If you still have love for the game than think about pursuing a career that’s best for you. Maybe start volunteering, I am lucky to have this as a full time job,” Pearson said.

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Holmes plays pivotal role between starter and family

BY ABBIE KEEFE & TY DAVIS Asst. News Editors

Tayler Holmes, a sophomore psychology major, is a student-athlete who juggles her studies, social life and family obligations, all while excelling on the court.

Holmes must find time to not only be a full-time student, friend and starter for the women’s basketball team but a mother as well.

Holmes grew up in Mount Laurel, New Jersey where she lived for the majority of her life. Holmes believes that she’s simply an ordinary person with an ordinary life.

“I’m pretty normal, I guess,” Holmes said. “I hang out with my friends, play basketball, hang out with my son and just do normal things.”

Giving credit to her mother and sister, Holmes describes her journey through college as a team effort that helps take a lot of the weight off of her.

“It’s definitely difficult but something that is to be done,” Holmes said. “I wouldn’t just credit myself. It’s really like a big effort.”

Fellow teammates applaud Holmes for being the woman that she is. “I think she’s an overall good teammate and she’s very dedicated to her obligations, on and off the court,” Brandi Johnson, women’s basketball teammate of Holmes, said. “Being a full-time student-athlete and being a parent just shows how strong of a person she really is.”

Holmes has been playing basketball since the fourth grade. She and her younger sister, who also enjoys the sport, were inspired by their father. Holmes claims that though she wasn’t the best athlete when she started. She was one of the taller girls on the court and that made her coach start her out at the center position.

She progressively enjoyed the sport more when she started to become better at it. “When you’re good at something, you like doing it and it just kind of [sticks],” Holmes said.

Her father may have introduced her to the sport but her mother was the one that helped her out. “That’s probably every mom, you know, helping you out and pushing you and wanting you to be that much better,” Holmes said.

“My mom, you would think she played basketball but she never picked up a ball in her life.”

Holmes has most recently been added to the starting lineup for the women’s basketball team due to her progress on the court. She claims that starting gives her a lot more confidence and that she is very appreciative of her new status because of how hard she’s works for it.

As a player on the court, Holmes believes that she can be aggressive at times and sees herself as a defensive player. “We’re all a team. It doesn’t matter who’s starting [or] who’s coming off the bench, we all play Cabrini basketball no matter who’s on the court,” Holmes said.

In the off season, she likes to improve on her work out and get in shape. She also stressed how next season, the

team will have to work even harder. “We are losing two pivotal players. It’s just going to be a lot of big goals that all of us need to step in and throw, so, I’m going to try to work on that.”

This season, Holmes has played 19 games with an average of 21.2 minutes per game. She also averages 5.7 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.

Holmes is aspiring to find a job in her major and be able to settle down and take care of her 5-year-old son.

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Sophmore guard Tayler Holmes celebrates win with her five year old son.

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Alumni basketball games bring former Cavaliers together

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Both the women’s and men’s basketball alumni celebrate after their alumni games.

BY KATIE MUSKA Asst. Lifestyles Editor

This year’s men’s and women’s alumni basketball games had a better turnout than ever before.

The Dixon Center was filled with alumni from classes as far back as 1996 all the way through last year’s graduating class. The men and women who proudly wore the white and blue uniforms in their own college career were back on the court representing their alma mater’s colors once again with and against their former teammates.

On Saturday, Jan. 31, the alumni women took over the Dixon gym at 11 a.m. White vs. blue, women of various ages played the sport they loved together with their prior teammates.

“It’s really nice to come back here number one to the school, but it’s also really fun to play with people you got to play with in college,” Nikki Duggan, graduate of Cabrini’s 2009 class, said. “The athletic department is awesome;

they’re good with all their alumni events, but this one in particular is really neat because it turns into a whole-day thing adding the guys’ game, and then having the reception afterwards. You’re not just coming back for a game.”

Amy Richetti, class of 2006, said it felt good to be back. “It feels good seeing everybody, reconnecting with friends and everything,” Richetti said. “They do a wonderful job every year, trying to reach out and connect to alumni.”

Laura Caron, who graduated in 2013 and is now a fifth-grade teacher, came out for her second time this year.

“We all look forward to it every year. We all live far away now so we all get together,” Caron said.

“There’s definitely a bigger turn out than years past.”

Caron was a part of the 2013 CSAC championship team as well.

“It’s great; it’s a really fun day where we’re able to see some of the players who have been a part

MEN’S BASKETBALL Gwynedd Mercy University 13-6 (8-4 CSAC) Immaculata University 10-9 (8-4 CSAC) Rosemont College 10-9 (8-4 CSAC) Cabrini College 11-9 (8-5 CSAC) Marywood University 12-7 (7-5 CSAC) Neumann University 10-9 (7-5 CSAC) Centenary College 9-9 (6-5 CSAC) Keystone College 6-13 (6-6 CSAC) Baptist Bible College 2-17 (1-11 CSAC) Cairn University 1-17 (1-11 CSAC)

of the program and the legacy here,” Kate Pearson, the women’s head basketball coach, said. As a coach, the event proves very important to Pearson for her current team.

“I think it just helps build the family aspect that we try to create here at Cabrini,” she said. “When they’re able to come back and see the kids who enjoyed their time here enough to come back to the alumni event and have the opportunity to speak with them afterwards, I think it definitely drives that home.”

Later that same day, following the men’s varsity basketball game, the men’s alumni played at 6 p.m. Head coach Tim McDonald expressed the importance of this event as well.

“It’s really important to have everyone come back, not only to see us play, but they get to meet our current players, which is really important more for our current players than our previous players,” McDonald said. “They get to know them, they can network

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with them and that way when they graduate here they can look to them as a resource trying to find a job or internship. It’s good to have them, like a family atmosphere.”

AJ Williams, former player of the class of 2013, spent a year after graduation as an assistant coach for Wesley College. He is now the education director of the Boys’ and Girls’ Club.

“I’m out of shape, but it was fun being back on the court with these guys. It brings back good memories,” Williams said. “Playing in the National Championship game was an experience not a lot of people are going to get. We made a run that year and it was unbelievable; that team was my best friends.”

A recent graduate from just last year, Fran Rafferty laced up for the game Saturday night as well. “It’s weird, I mean I’m not playing basketball as much, so I’m a little rusty,” Rafferty said.

“But it’s cool to come back here and see guys you don’t always

get to see.”

Rafferty was a part of the 2012 National Championship team.

“There’s nothing ever really going to compare to that,” he said.

One of the longest-reigning alumni at the event, and a member of Cabrini’s Athletic Hall of Fame, Eric Tidwell, was involved in assisting Brian Beacham with the game and reaching out to other alumni in a timelier manner.

“It’s not about me, it’s about getting everyone together, the guys you haven’t seen for a whole year,” Tidwell said. “It’s not just the players anymore; it’s now their wives, their girlfriends, their kids. That’s what it’s all about.

That’s what Coach John Dzik always taught me and that’s what I think he always wanted.”

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