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School aims for increased Admissions works to continue Hispanic enrollment campus diversity goals

BY JOEY RETTINO Managing Editor

fessionally translated into Spanish,” Cameron, who admits the changes are in their “nascent phase,” said. “After the site launches, The college is slated to have Hispanic en- we will then begin systematically translating the rest of the site.” rollment up by 25% by the year 2020.

A large compliment to Taylor’s goal is a “In order to compete and to recruit students, you have to be where the numbers partnership between Cabrini and the Naare,” Dr. Donald Taylor, president of Cabrini tional Hispanic Institute. Last July the school hosted 125 rising juniors and seniors from speaking about Hispanic students, said. high schools across the According to Pew United States, Mexico, Research Center, 69% Panama, Puerto Rico of Hispanic high school and the Dominican graduates in the class of Republic for the Na2012 enrolled in college tional Hispanic Instithat fall, while only 67% tute Collegiate World of their white counterSeries. parts did the same.

Aside from much of In preparation for the future enrollment the tentative change in attempts for Cabrini diversity on campus, being directed towards the school has begun Norristown schools creating a Spanish verand Esperanza Acadsion of the website, -DR. DON TAYLOR emy in Philadelphia, hiring multicultural recruiters and establishing learning commu- outreach also has been directed at schools nities that can help segue Hispanic students that have guidance counselors and principles who are alumni of NHI. to the campus.

Cabrini’s sorority, Delta Xi Phi, which is Celia Cameron, vice president of marketing and communications for Cabrini, is a multicultural sorority, is also very excited heading the attempt to make the website about Taylor’s announced plans. bilingual.

“We just started the project, so the timeline is not set yet. Part of the new project includes building a parent’s section of the CONTINUE READING ON PAGE 4 website, which will be the first section pro-

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IN ORDER TO COMPETE AND TO RECRUIT STUDENTS,YOU HAVE TO BE WHERE THE NUMBERS ARE.

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BY SAM JACOBS AND ABBIE KEEFE Asst. Multimedia Editor and Asst. News Editor The admissions office is moving ahead with new enrollment goals.

Every year admissions is faced with the task of bringing new students to campus and in recent years diversity has become a major part of the plan, according to the executive director of admissions.

“I think that anyone in higher education knows that if you’re not willing to think outside where you are currently in your little enrollment box, you’re not going to succeed,” Shannon Zottola said.

Recently President Taylor has stated that he aims to increase Spanish enrollment specifically to reflect the ethnicity’s growth of the population throughout the United States.

Shelly Goff, a 2014 Cabrini alumna who studied English agrees with President Taylor’s newly announced project.

“I think that as a social justice college, which aims to integrate many ethnicities and cultures, Cabrini will benefit from a heightened enrollment of Latino students,” Goff said. “To have more students of Hispanic ethnicity would add more of this background to the English, communications and fine arts classes on campus, while also improving many other classes in the sciences.”

This plan goes hand-in-hand with

goals that admissions had already planned, as well. “It’s really looking at what areas are growing in the United States and outside of the United States in terms of bringing students to this area for higher education, particularly students who are a best fit for Cabrini and really stretching out our recruitment efforts,” Zottola said.

Although Cabrini has traditionally recruited to north up to Connecticut and south to Virginia, particular demographics have been targeted in the past similar to the way that Spanish populations are of interest now. The transfers, military, commuter and international markets have all been targeted before.

According to Zottola, the number of diverse students on campus has doubled since 2008 and this new movement is only another step in the process.

“We’ve had to think about how we’re going to get there,” Zottola said. “We have two individuals in the office and the primary job for one is to create partnerships to start to build pathways to enrollment for Hispanic students and the other is recruiter who’s going out into schools and talking to students and families about Cabrini.”

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This is your future, why choose Cabrini?

Dear Accepted Student, Congratulations on being accepted to Cabrini! You only have a couple more months before you will no longer be a high school student and even though this is a very surreal and bittersweet moment, know that it will be the best time of your life. These next four years will be absolutely incredible, but only if you want them to be.

The best advice we can give you is that life is what you make it. It is up to you to create a future for yourself, but what is so amazing here is that Cabrini gives and creates opportunities for you to succeed. This is the time to become the most incredible version of yourself. Understand that relationships are extremely important so make sure to spend time creating memories with the people you love and cherish the most. Remember to take your work seriously, but not too seriously – you don’t want to look back and think, “Did I actually enjoy college?”

Do not leave every weekend. Stay on campus and get to know your neighbors, the people in your building, and those in your classes because those are the people you will think of when you look back in 20 years on your time at college.

We are sure you are at the point where you are thinking about who your roommate will be and the reality is, you may not get along with that person, or maybe you will. But either way, remember that communication is the foundation to every relationship and friendship and without that, it will cause issues and failures.

Regardless on where you choose to spend your next four years, we chose Cabrini and it was by far the best decision we could have made. Cabrini is not a big school at all, it can be pricey and the food is not 100 percent wonderful all the time – what school really is? – But we have Cabrini pride.

This college allows room for you to grow and offers different tools that students need to utilize the talents that you acquire here. Cabrini is a small school definitely, but that is one of the things we love most about the school, besides the beauty of it.

You do not get lost in the crowd and you are not just a number.

It makes the student/professor interaction better and it is easier to get involved. The small school atmosphere gives you a chance to get your voice heard in a way that might not be possible in a big university. We are a small school dedicated to big, real and serious issues and fighting injustices in society. Students make a stand for things they believe in.

Wherever you choose to spend your next few years, just know that Cabrini has created an ample amount of opportunities for us and we only hope that you experience the same.

Sincerely, The Loquitur Editors

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Loquitur accepts letters to the editors. They should be less than 500 words, usually in response to a current issue on Cabrini College’s campus or community area and are printed as space permits. Name, phone number and address should be included with submissions for verification purposes. All letters to the editors must be e-mailed to loquitur@ cabrini.edu PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY JOEY RETTINO

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Summer Business Program

BY JILL NAWOYSKI

Week of April 9, 2015 March 31: Lufthansa The co-pilot that was in control of the German jetliner that crashed in the French Alps last week had told Lufthansa, the parent company of the Germanwings airline, that he did indeed suffer from severe depression, the company said on Tuesday. Co-pilot, Andreas Lubitz, sent Lufthansa an email in 2009 informing the company of his depression.

April 1: Senator Robert Menendez New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez was charged of bribery charges on Wednesday.

Prosecutors said that this was a CREATIVE COMMONS scheme to “trade political favors for luxury vacations, golf outings, campaign donations and expensive flights.” For these eight bribery tallies, Menendez is facing a sentence that could be up to 15 years in prison.

April 2: Kenyan University attack

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An aerial photo shows what appears to be wreckage from the crash of a Germanwings plane in the French Alps.

Somali militants invaded a university in eastern Kenya on Thursday, killing almost 150 students. This attack was one of the worst terrorist attacks that Kenya has seen since 1998 when the United States Embassy there was bombed. The small group of militants raided the dorm rooms of students and separated the Christian students from the Muslim students, then killed the Christians.

March 31: Religious freedom law The legislature of Arkansas passed a bill on Tuesday that is being described as a religious freedom law, even though Indiana’s political leaders were having a hard time gaining control over the growing comments that have led to calls to boycott the state. Those who were boycotting and protesting believed that this bill could cause discrimination against gay couples.

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Woman crying in the wake of the University attack.

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Global offerings give insight to cultures

BY JILL NAWOYSKI Asst. News Editor

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY DANIELLE KANE

Danielle Kane, class of 2015, is studying abroad this semester through the Semester at Sea program.

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Senior communication major and Spanish minor Valerie Ruiz’s family comes from Colombia and when she first visited Cabrini a few years ago she did not think that there was much diversity on campus.

“Being Hispanic myself, I love seeing Cabrini become so diverse and welcome more Latinos.

Just like any other culture, we have so much to offer,” Ruiz said. “The Hispanic population is growing immensely each year and so many Latinos want to achieve a higher education and especially attend a school where they feel welcomed and can fit in.”

Zottola said that admissions is only beginning to set the stage for Spanish enrollment goals with the implementation of two new recruiters and the formation of strong goals comes second. A multi-cul-

tural recruitment task force is to follow soon to ensure the success of recruitment goals.

“I think it’s great and it’s exactly what we need to be doing and there’ll be more to come and I’m excited about that because it means that Cabrini’s headed in the right direction,” Zottola said.

As Ruiz prepares to graduate in May, she is happy that she came to the school and learned about social justice and acceptance.

“Truthfully I did not think there was a huge mixture of cultures when I first got here, clearly I was wrong,” Ruiz said. “Cabrini is becoming so diverse and I love it.” @SAMJACOBSPA AND @ABBIEROSEKEEFE

Recruiting Hispanic students CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE sions for Cabrini.

“Traditionally we recruited from Connecticut all “As a sorority that focuses on multiculturalism, having a more diverse student body would mean the way down from Virginia and that’s been our fohaving more stories and experiences to learn from cus for years,” Zottola said. “But we’re really thinkand enrich our campus,” Jennifer Cannon, seniors ing outside of that and how we are going to push forward.” business major and Delta Xi Phi sister, said.

What Zottola is talking about Taylor said that the Missionis branching to recruitment outary Sisters of the Sacred Heart side of the United States. of Jesus on campus were more Thanks to the Sisters of the than in agreement with his Sacred Heart of Jesus having a ideas to raise Hispanic enrollhuge presence in South Amerment because it was a “move ica and Spain, following this Mother Ursula would have Spring’s commencement, Taylor made,” because the school was GRAPHIC DESIGNED BY JOEY RETTINO and Raquel Green, professor of founded to serve diverse learners romance languages and literatures, will be going to and immigrants.

“As a consequence it just so happens that now, Argentina on a recruitment trip.

“It [recruiting outside of the United States] needs 60 years later, rather than Irish and Italian-Americans being the major population it’s Latino and to be in the plan because we can’t grow in enrollment if we don’t expand,” Zottola said.

Asian-Americans,” Taylor said.

Aside from Taylor, a major player in this enrollment goal is Shannon Zottola, director of admis@JOEYRETTINO

Cabrini is working to become a more globalized campus. There are ways, however, that the college already has a very globalized perspective. Through courses with an international focus, to professors from other countries and even studying abroad, students receive a broader international dimension.

The communication department recently welcomed Dr. Felicity Duncan to their staff from Johannesburg, South Africa. Johannesburg is a city of about seven million individuals. Duncan feels that she brings her culture into the classroom during each of her digital communication and social media classes.

“Because South Africa has a very complex and conflict-filled history, we have all had to learn to engage in dialogue and debate, and I definitely bring that openness and honesty into my classroom,” Duncan said.

Coming from a different country to teach comes with preconceptions of that country.

“It’s been interesting to talk to people about my country, and find out how different their ideas are from the reality,” Duncan said.

Among the international professors at Cabrini College, Dr. Alia Sheety was born and raised in Israel.

Sheety is currently working on a proposal for an Engagements with the Common Good course. Sheety stated in an email that she hopes that the course will, “provide an opportunity for Cabrini students to learn about the challenges and the social justice issues that the Palestinian community faces.” Both Cabrini students and Bethlehem University students will be engaged in discussing how they are involved in their communities and what their role is in repairing some of the injustices.

Sheety hopes to collaborate with a class at University of Haifa, Israel, to explore how both the American and Israel educational systems “work with the diverse populations, discuss injustices in the education system and lessons that could be learned from various experiences.”

This course would be offered in the Educational Leadership graduate department.

“Students will be exposed to different cultures, which become an important aspect of the education of the person,” Sheety said. “If we talk about the ‘global village’ we need to learn about each other, communicate with each other and most of all learn to respect differences.”

Cabrini provides students with the opportunity to study abroad, with locations varying from studying on the green grasses of Ireland to working and learning side by side with the citizens of Guatemala.

For students, studying abroad provides opportunities for learning new languages, handling new currencies, providing career development and creating friendships and connections with those that they would not have previously learned from.

In research by the Chronicle of Higher Education, women account for two thirds of the participation in oversea programs. Also, it was reported that international students lead to the raising of the standards of colleges and universities doing their best to the world’s “best and brightest” in the fields that they are specializing in.

Senior Danielle Kane is currently utilizing Cabrini’s study abroad opportunity by traveling to different countries on boat with the Semester at Sea program. The program fits perfectly with both of her majors.

“Being an international business major I get to see how business work whether it be a major corporation or a merchant stand. Also, as a finance major I get to use different currencies of the countries I have traveled to and have been able to see the exchange rate change over the months of my voyage,” Kane said. “I believe that this study abroad opportunity has opened my eyes to so many things and that it has changed way I view the world.” @JNAWOYSKI

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Students have a variety of ways to become involved in different cultures.

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Community important to religion, speaker says

BY LILLIAN HURLEY Staff Writer The religion department chair of Temple University gave a presentation titled, “A Muslim’s Assessment of the Spiritual Vision of Gaudium et Spes,” to continue with the fifth installment of the Wolfington Center’s Lenten Lecture series.

“I may not agree with all the points made in Gaudium et Spes, but I respect them,” Dr. Khalid Blankinship said, before he began his presentation on Wednesday, March 25 in the Mansion.

The Lenten Lecture series this year is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, Gaudium et Spes. This document, which was written during the second Vatican Council and during the time of Pope Paul VI in 1965, makes the connection between the position of the church in the world, faith and the human race.

The main theme of Blankinship’s presentation was the similarities between Catholics and Muslims. He also touched on many points about certain topics in Gaudium et Spes and the relevance that it has in the world today, since it was written 50-years-ago.

One of the first topics of the Gaudium et Spes that Blankinship discussed is its idea of respect for all human beings. Then the document makes certain claims of what makes someone an atheist. Blankinship did not agree with these specific claims.

The topic of science and its role in our society was discussed. Gaudium et Spes said that there should be a moral constraint on science because of the consequences that it will server in the long run, for example how technology has negatively impacted our society. Blankinship talked about how unconstrained science could sound beneficial at first but all aspects need to be considered. He then made the point of over population and how this problem will only get worse with the advances in medicine.

“Society needs to consider the issues that the public office is not,” Blankinship said.

A topic which is not covered in the Gaudium et Spes is the role of technology and media in our society, since it was written 50-years-ago. However Blankinship thinks that

New gender and body studies major proposed

BY BRIANNA MORRELL Asst. Social Media Editor Dr. Michelle Filling-Brown, chair of the English department, has set a proposal for a new major for students interested in body image and learning about gender, race and sexuality.

On April 9, the faculty assembly meeting will be discussing a new major proposal for the college. This new major and minor is called Gender and Body Studies, which will fall under the department of English and courses will be in the category of ENG. This new major will cover body studies and feminist theory classes throughout a student’s journey in this major. Not only will it be covering women, male body study classes such as Masculinity and the media classes will be taught within this major.

“I am so passionate about these topics and have been energized by students’ enthusiasm over the past few years as I’ve added new courses,” Filling-Brown, said.

The major will also require general education courses in the biology category such as health and the human body and genetics and heredity. This whole major would include 36 credits and the minor would be 18. With this being said, all the courses for this major besides two are already in the catalog, so English majors who are just starting out may be able to switch to this major if desired, if the proposal gets approved.

The Gender and Body Studies major and minor will ultimately

teach students about gender, race and sexuality and the impact on social justice. The major is said to be “reading and writing intensive,” which means students will have to dive into the course content and learn about all different topics.

“So much of this new major/ minor proposal should be attributed to the dedication of students and alumni whose commitment to women’s studies and body image issues helped to grow this program over the past five years,” Filling-Brown said.

Along with this major, a new Living and Learning Commmunity, will be available for firstyear students who are interested in joining. The new LLC launches next fall and will help promote positivity of body images on campus. “This will be a strong new addition to the LLC line-up and will support the culture of promoting positive body image on our campus,” Filling-Brown, said.

Students have been widely involved in body image clubs and events around campus and have engaged in spreading the message. “I think it is really amazing how the LLC will be launching in the fall. Freshmen will really want to be involved with it,” Malley DeSanto, sophomore digital communications major, said.

The English department and Filling-Brown have high hopes about launching a new major and minor at Cabrini if approved. This major will enhance how people think about body image and gender equality. @BRIANNAMORRELL

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Dr. Khalid Blankinship presenting during the penultimate installment of the Lenten lecture series. this is an important topic that should be reported on by the church, since it plays such a huge role in our daily lives.

There was a point that Blankinship talked about individual mortality and the duty of a community in both Catholic and Muslim religions.

“An individual mortality without community means we are truly lost, “ said Blankinship. “Community is important to any religion.” @LILLIANMHURLEY

Students learn about inbound marketing during networking event

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David Regn, Cabrini alumnus, presented to communication majors during networking event on March 31.

BY NAJAH DINGLE AND LILLIAN HURLEY Staff Writers As graduation approaches, the seniors are focusing on their possible job opportunities.

Senior and junior communication students had an opportunity to visit Stream Companies, a full-services advertising agency, which was co-founded by Cabrini alumnus, David Regn. A 1997 graduate, Regn started the company while he was still a student at Cabrini, with his friend who had attended St. Joseph’s University, Jason Brennan.

Stream Companies hosted the students at their Malvern office to give a presentation about

inbound marketing. After Regn presented tips which he has used to gain his success, various members of the company presented on different aspects of inbound marketing.

“The event was extremely informative. Stream is an amazing company and getting a behindthe-scene look at the organization was an incredible opportunity,” Amber Marshall, senior communication major, said. “I learned a lot more about how influential digital media is becoming. It is around us every single day and sometimes we don’t even realize it.”

Vice President of Digital Marketing Bill Parlaman talked about the importance of building one’s

digital brand. He discussed how critical it is to establish this when entering the workforce since, according to Parlaman, the paper resume is dead. One pointer he gave to the students was to buy their own domain for their personal website to use as their online portfolio.

“Personally I have always been really focused on public relations but during the presentation they were able to tie digital media with public relations so that was definitely a highlight for me during the event,” Marshall said.

Next, the students got a crashcourse lesson about inbound marketing. The presentation defined inbound marketing as a method of marketing that focuses on using content to earn attention. Students were shown the importance of specifics versus generalizing material for potential clients.

SEO (search engine optimization) was the next lesson. This presentation showed how understanding Google can be extremely useful when entering the workforce in this digital age. Knowing how SEO works allows Stream Companies to properly write material that will get picked up when doing a web search.

After the presentations and a question and answer session, the students had an opportunity to see the company. Cabrini alumna and Stream Companies Account Director Hollie Havens gave the students a tour of the facilities. @NAJAH_MAG AND @LILLIANMHURLEY

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Where to go around campus

BY JADE MOTTO Staff Writer

Cabrini is in a great location as a college, but you might not enjoy it as much until your sophomore year. Most freshmen usually live on campus in Xavier, Woodcrest and even some live in East because the school picks for you.

Sophomore year, you get to pick where you live.

You have all of the houses on campus or East Residence Hall; most sophomores move off campus at this time. Junior and senior year you can live off campus or in the Cabrini Apartments Complex.

My freshman year I lived in Xavier and absolutely hated it, but made great friends.

Sophomore year I lived in the houses, which was house four, with 15 random girls and liked it a lot better then the dorms.

My junior year, I decided to move off campus and it was the best decision of my life. I would recommend all sophomores to move off campus and not wait until your junior year like I did.

Cabrini does not allow freshmen to have cars on campus.

They do have transportation though

for freshmen and other students without a car, the Cabrini shuttle.

Cabrini runs a shuttle service connecting with the Radnor stops for the Septa/ Speed line, Wal-Mart and the King of Prussia Mall. At night, Public Safety operates the Lancaster Loop. Students can connect to the train station and travel into Philadelphia or spend time in Wayne. In Wayne there are restaurants, cafés and stores like Wawa and CVS. The shuttle is free, no charge required.

Do you love to shop? Well we are only a a 10-minute drive from the second largest mall in America. They have all the stores you can think of and even more.

Cabrini is also located in a great area for food. Chipotle, Panera, Frozen Yogurt and Starbucks are all very close to Cabrini.

There is a great movie theater as well also located in Wayne and one in KOP. If students are 21 and older, there are many great places to go out around Cabrini.

The Fox and the Hound holds a drink special, for two dollar beers on Tuesdays.

Landmark always holds a special for two dollar Coors Light and Yuengling along with two dollar mixed drinks from nine to midnight. Manayunk is also about 20 minutes from school and has a great strip of bars. No one encourages drinking and driving, but the closest train station is about three minutes from our school location.At first, I hated Cabrini College, but as the years went on, I made great friends while also realizing what I really want to do with my life. Cabrini is a great school, not too big and not too small. Students also really have a great connection with the teachers as well. The teachers want to

see you be successful and not fail. @MOTTOJADE

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Craving some retail therapy or a Chipotle fix? Take the shuttle to nearby King of Prussia Mall, Chipotle or the Fox and Hound bar.

Incoming freshmen,do not worry have gotten older and matured I have successfully stepped outside of my comfort zone.

There are always going to be choices

Haha, oh goodness. A story on my experience at Cabrini?

All jokes aside though, I could not have asked for a better experience so far at Cabrini.

Coming into this school, I was worried about two things: Was this the school too small and would I fit in?

Well, those two things were answered halfway through my first semester of freshman year.

I found my niche right away.

Almost all incoming freshman are worried and nervous when they first arrive at college.

However, I am here to tell you that there is absolutely nothing to worry about.

The friends I made freshmen year are still my friends.

The connections that I made with my professors are still alive and active and as I

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BY PATRICK WHALEN Asst. Perspectives Editor

amount of credits required.

Now as a junior, I am an assistant editor for the perspectives section and just recently found out that I will have

IF I HAD TO GIVE ANY INCOMING FRESHMEN ANY ADVICE OTHER THAN TO STAY AWAY FROM JUNGLE JUICE AND TO NEVER GO TO KINGSWOOD, IT WOULD BE TO BE YOURSELF AND DO NOT BE AFRAID TO TAKE CHANCES ACADEMICALLY. you will regret making at college, but there are always going to be those that you wish you could relive.

When I was a freshman, I did not really know how to balance my time between schoolwork and weekend activities.

As I got more accustomed to the college life, I learned how to cope with those kinds of things.

As a freshman, I dropped a class and withdrew from another.

As a sophomore I took the minimum

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the honor of being the co-editor for the Lifestyles section next year.

There are so many memories that I have of Cabrini already and I am not even in my senior yet.

One of my favorite memories so far would have to be freshmen year when me and one of my closest friends, Michael Schugar, would destroy our friends’ rooms.

One time, we found a bunch of tuna and put it under our friend’s bed.

We later found out the next day that

she was extremely allergic of shellfish. The next day Michael and I woke up, walked out of our room and to our surprise found our hallway completely engulfed by caution tape.

If there was one thing that I wish I could redo, it would be my freshman year.

I lived in Xavier Hall, and when I say that I lived there I mean I never left.

Half of my current friends lived in other places and I thought they sucked, but I would have never met them if I did not decide to let myself come out of my comfort zone.

I am thankful that I finally did.

I am also thankful that I stayed so close to the friends I made in Xavier Hall.

If I had to give any incoming freshmen advice other than to stay away from jungle juice and to never go to Kingswood, it would be to be yourself and do not be afraid to take chances academically.

You never know what you will find out about yourself if you do not try to expand.

As Wayne Gretzky once said, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” @PATRICKWHALEN12

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Blazers in the backseat,

my first semester as a communication major campus since my freshman year.

My opinion now?

I absolutely belong here.

College is a time for exploration and experimentation. Take advantage of it.

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BY DOMINIQUE DINARDO Asst. Lifestyles Editor

Before you read any further, you should know this is not about me sparking up in my car between classes.

Sorry college hipsters, but my schedule, and budget, do not allow for that.

However, what did happen in my life sparked quite the collegiate change.

Babysitter, bartender, captain, dancer, news anchor, staff writer, on-air DJ and commuter are just some of the titles I took on my junior year.

Some may say I am spread too thin, but I think I have never been more successful.

After two years as a psychology major, I needed a change.

Studying a field I felt no passion for, I started to feel confused.

I constantly felt disappointed. I did not feel like I was excelling like other students.

Did I even belong in college?

If I did not know what I wanted to do now, would I ever know?

I have heard this question buzz on

After that day, I made myself a promise.

Within this year, I would know what they knew.

I dedicated myself to 12 or more hour days. I would not fail.

TAKE A CHANCE IN COLLEGE, OVER SCHEDULE YOURSELF AND MAKE THINGS DIFFICULT. DON’T SETTLE FOR MEDIOCRE. LET YOURSELF FEEL PASSIONATE ABOUT YOUR STUDIES.

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I chose to switch my major to communication.

I have never felt more at home and passionate in my life, but let us rewind to the first day of school.

Imagine being in my shoes, a junior in all freshmen-level courses trying to both understand this field while building relationships.

Work of dedicated students hung on the walls, links to their flawless portfolios taunted me on Facebook and each professor knew their strengths.

I never thought I would be able to catch up.

I was commuting from almost 45 minutes away everyday twice a day, but that would not stop me.

This would no longer be my major, but my lifestyle.

My car was my dorm.

As the world news anchor for the school’s Loqation news program, looking professional was essential. If I had to be on camera, I always had a blazer to change into.

After that, I would most likely have dance practice at night so there was always a sweatpants graveyard in my backseat.

Between filming, class and dance I would

be driving the kids I babysat to and from after-school activities.

Not only were my days mentally exhausting but physically as well.

Meals were packed in the morning. It was not easy, and it was certainly tiring, but I would not trade this year’s experience for anything else.

I tested the waters and learned to swim in a department I knew nothing about.

Take a chance in college, over-schedule yourself and make things difficult.

Do not settle for mediocre. Let yourself feel passionate about your studies.

Be able to say you babysat and bartended to get yourself through school. The experience itself is not only humbling, but has taught me so much about myself.

It has made me a better student and also a better person.

Before this year, I did school work just to get by. My grades were not great and class was a chore that I was paying for.

I appreciate my peers and the work they put in every day to produce collegiate material.

I admire my professors and all they do so we succeed and are prepared for “the real world.”

But most of all, I am proud of myself.

And that is something I have not been able to say in a long time. @DMD376

College expectations versus reality

BY NAJAH DINGLE Staff Writer

Pep rallies, step teams and Greek life.

A campus that is way too big you wil not even see the same person twice.

Have you ever watched movies like “Stomp the Yard” and “21 and Over” wishing that the college that you attend will be like that?

“I thought I was going to have fun in college but most of the time I am bored,” freshman Mecca Golden said.

In high school students imagine that when they go to college they are going to have so much freedom and plenty of time to have fun.

They cannot wait to move on campus and find out where the parties are.

That sounds so nice to have something to do every week-

end whether it is an activity a group put together or a party put together by the popular sororities and fraternities.

Expectation: A student cannot wait to get all dressed up this weekend and go party with her girls and go all around town In reality she realized, “Oh wait, I have to finish three papers

by Monday, that is what I get for procrastinating.”

Even though we as students want to enjoy our weekend that does not stop us from procrastinating and having to cram in work at the last minute.

All the extra work results in not having a very fun weekend.

“I do not fully enjoy going out knowing I have a lot of work to get done,” sophomore Jordan Floyd said.

Expectation: You move in your first day and walk into a really big double room and you get along with your roommate the first night.

At night you and your roommate walk around your building to meet new people and see what activities are happening.

Reality: You drive up to your new college, get lost, miss registration.

You have to move in yourself with maybe one other person

helping.

The room you thought was big is actually small.

Your roommate took the best side and there are not enough outlets.

You go try to meet other people and see if something fun is going on but everybody is asleep after all the hard work of moving in.

Expectation: Everyone spreads the word when fun things are happening on campus, all you need is time and date and you are there.

Reality is, you have to actually look on the information board and posters hanging around to know what is going on.

The reality is you have to put more effort to bring more fun to your college if you are not satisfied.

You are not making a change by sitting around saying everything sucks and everything is boring.

Join a club and put out your ideas.

Give suggestions to the student government.

Use your resources and voice.

Penn State Main’s color run, pep rallys and parties have better outcomes because almost the whole school participates.

It makes a difference when students realize that they make the school, the school does not make them.

Unity week for Cabrini is coming up, so who will be coming out for the events?

April 8 will start off unity week with a march so how many students will participate?

There will be a week full of activities and fun.

If something is not fun then make it fun. @NAJAH_MAG

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PVRIS continues to develop persona with ‘White Noise’

BY SAMANTHA JACOBS Asst. Multimedia Editor

Create a theme that anyone can connect with and the potential audience for art will expand.

After seemingly coming out of nowhere to take the world of rock by storm after signing with Rise Records in June of 2014, PVRIS dropped their latest music video for “White Noise” on March 26.

The video follows the same black and white pattern that the album by the same title and the two previous videos for “My House” and “St. Patrick” created with Lyndsey Gunnulfsen, the singer, playing a disembodied spirit.

At first it is not apparent what the video is about as the verse begins with Gunnulfsen on on a bed blow drying her hair as the other two members, Alex Babinski and Brian MacDonald, walk through the house with cameras as if searching for something.

With lines like “I'm breathing./ I'm speaking. /Can you

hear me?/I'm screaming for you,” it’s not surprising that Gunnulfsen has said to Alternative Press that the song in particular was inspired by the film Poltergeist and that is the direction the music video headed in.

After the first 30 seconds of the video, the concept becomes clearer as the image of Gunnulfsen flickers more and more. What Babinski and MacDonald were in search of was a poltergeist who in this story happens to be Gunnulfsen.

A nice touch that shows that the video is connected to the album as a whole is the hand mirror that Gunnulfsen holds in the video and appears to be floating to Babinski and MacDonald resembles the hand mirror that appears on the album cover.

The acting by the group may not be the greatest, but Gunnulfsen’s emotional expressions tell the story amazingly well. Her agonizing and ever growing desperation to be heard plays across her face flawlessly until the end where she gives up on her connections to the world and

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PVRIS performing their hit song “White Noise.”

moves on into the lighted doorway and the static cuts out.

The greatest power of the song is its universal theme of communication, or rather it is lack thereof. The conflict stems from an inability to be heard and understood, something that anyone could relate to. This video stands as a great piece for a band trying to really grow in multiple genres.

PVRIS has definitely continued to carve out their personal flare with the look and feel of “White Noise” to stand beside “My House” and “St. Patrick.” After seeing them open for Pierce the Veil and Sleeping With Sirens as part of the World Tour, it will be interesting to see how the band comes together as part of Vans Warped Tour this summer.

Lyndsey performing live during a concert held on Valentine’s day.

Relationships ending in a Snap(Chat)

BY DOMINIQUE DINARDO Asst. Lifestyles Editor

10 seconds can ruin a relationship.

How, you ask?

One little yellow app, SnapChat.

Girlfriends and boyfriends alike have more and more access to their significant others’ social media connections. Twitter allows you to view your followers’ favorites.

That means thinking before you favorite your ex’s song

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Girlfriend’s snap gets ignored by boyfriend.

lyric tweet because your girlfriend will find out and she will hate you, and her, forever.

Although Twitter favorites and Instagram double-taps can cause chaos in a relationship, one not-so-friendly ghost can really create some turmoil.

“Just one picture can turn into so many unknown ones which, can cause secrecy and fear in a relationship,” Kristen Ramos, Temple kinesiology major, said. “When I was in a relationship my ex, we were not friends on SnapChat. Whether or not that created less drama, further down the road I found out he was not faithful. I think that if we were friends on SnapChat I might have been able to see that coming.”

SnapChat’s best friend feature gave any of your snapper’s the ability to view the people you most frequently interact with, giving girlfriends the privilege of asking why “TriSaraTops94” is your best friend when you couldn’t even answer her morning “I hate school” snap. Rude.

“SnapChat was just one of those ways to magnify and manipulate the idea of someone being ‘unfaithful’ or ‘sneaky,’” Niki Diamond junior at Rowan University, said.

“SnapChat was never the problem, it just opened a door to many problems that you would have never known were there.”

“I think it can make them jealous because to become someone’s top friends you have to send a decent amount of pictures back and forth,” junior Ryan Mick said. “Those are pictures that no one can see but you and that person.”

However, a few months ago relationships were put to the test.

SnapChat made a new update. Instead of adding new filters for selfies, SnapChat eliminated the best friends feature. Now girlfriends and boyfriends would actually have to trust their significant other. How would they survive?

“Everyday I go on SnapChat and check if they put the best friends feature back on. They didn’t,”Julie Costa,

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SnapChat has become a popular application with a number of people and still rising in popularity. sophomore at Camden County College, said.

Without the ability to track best friends, are people in relationships going wild and snapping scandalous “pics?”

Or, has this update caused people to be more cautious in case of the probable plot twist: the return of the best friends feature.

“I don’t think removing SnapChat will rid any couple of their problems.” Diamond said. “If you are having that big of a fight over SnapChat, then there is something bigger you need to look at.”

SnapChat used to reveal user’s deepest darkest secrets and potential crushes. Now the unknown universe of pictures float around in cyber space with no documentation.

If your relationship can withstand the new SnapChat update, it can handle anything.

@DMD376

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Alumni weekend bringing Cabrini grads back together

BY JADE MOTTO Staff Writer

The first graduating class at Cabrini was about 13 women in 1959. Cabrini currently have about 14,000 undergraduates and graduate alumni combined. Along with holding many events at the school to get everyone back together again and see how everyone is doing with their futures and where they are in life.

Cabrini held an alumni weekend that took place on May 29. It was open to all alumni, with special credit for the classes ending in “zero” and “five." It goes back all the way from 1960 to now.

Cabrini also hold many events off-campus to give the teachers and students a chance to interact off campus. But oncampus the school still manages to hold many events.

Alumni House Crawl and Block Party event was held on Saturday, May 30, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Graduates were able to go through their favorite Cabrini Houses, while mingling with friends and drinking beers. After the bar crawl through the houses, Cabrini is also hosting a picnic with live music.

Blue and White Reunion Bash is also being held the same day and time, but in the Cabrini Mansion.

Guests of the event staying over also get to check in the housing booth of West. This is being held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Along with holding on campus events, Cabrini is holding an off-campus event at Landmark American, to kick-off alumni weekend with great music and beers.

The Cabrini College class of 1965 is

invited back to share their memories and and possibly the Cabrini Classic this May. Watson said. photos during a great dinner Cabrini I’m really excited to catch up with some holds. Graduates are able go to on Cabrini. of my fellow classmates from the class of @MOTTOJADE edu/AlumniEvents to share their photos to 2014 and hopefully see some other older alum who graduated a few years ahead make a wonderful slideshow.

Cabrini alumni David Watson, gradu- of me who I haven’t seen in a few years.” ated from Cabrini in 2014.

“I am currently an Admissions Counselor at Rosemont College and am in graduate school pursuing my Master of Business Administration and Leadership Certification at Rosemont as well,” Watson said. “I really enjoy my job, especially since I am the supervisor of the student ambassador program at Rosemont and I really enjoy implementing my experiences as a Cabrini ambassador into the Rosemont program when I can. I stay in contact with a lot of people through social media and I still live and work in the area so I see students randomly all over the place. It’s weird to think it’s been almost an entire year since I graduated.

I do miss being a student at Cabrini and being a part of the Cabrini community but at the same time there’s a lot to look forward to in the future and I’m eager to complete my MBA and continue to try and work my way up within higher education.” Watson said.

Watson also plans on attending this years alumni happy hour mixer.

“As of right now, I plan on attending the all class alumni happy hour mixer at landmark and then the alumni house bar crawl and BBQ on Saturday. I’m the class of 2014 class agent so I’m looking PHOTO SUBMITTED BY DAVID WATSON forward to networking with some other alumni at this year’s alumni weekend David Watson on graduation day in May of 2014.

Graduates invited back for breakfast with the bunny

BY DOMINIQUE DINARDO Asst. Lifestyles Editor

Cabrini alumni brought their families back to campus for breakfast with a spring-time celebrity.

Every year, the Cabrini alumni office helps graduates introduce their families to their home during their college years.

Alumni are invited to come on-campus and bring their children for a breakfast, Easter egg hunt and picture with the Easter Bunny. Many families attend this event every year getting the opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new ones within the Cabrini family.

Jackie Marciano is not only a Cabrini alumna, but also works in the alumni office.

Marciano is the coach of the dance team on campus. With help from the team and of course the Easter Bunny himself, children had the opportunity to search for hidden candyfilled eggs throughout the Mansion.

“I helped the Easter Bunny stuff over 900 eggs with candy,” sophomore Amie KneedlerRoetz, alumni office student-worker, said.

Before the hundreds of eggs were found, families were invited to a breakfast. Focused primarily on the children, nursery rhymes played and colorful pastels were all around Grace Hall. Breakfast had everything from scrambled eggs to hash browns to bagels and pastries.

“It is so nice to see alumni with their families on campus,” Marciano said.

Called by table, each family had the opportunity to take a picture with the Easter Bunny.

A fully equipped photo shoot setting with professional photographer was available for

alumni. Some children were so receptive of the time with the energetic bunny, while others screamed and cried for their parents not to let go.

“I helped families take pictures with their children and the bunny,” Cortney Hanson, sophomore education major, said. “It was crazy to see that they were once Cabrini students and now have their own families. Like, one day soon that will be me.”

The event lasted from about 9 a.m. to noon.

Although this event required a lot of work ahead of time, it was finished very quickly. The beautiful day could have allowed for the hunt to be outside, but the rain earlier in the week made the ground too muddy.

The president of the college, Dr. Donald Taylor, also came to the event. He even took a picture with the Easter Bunny.

Students who are currently finishing their undergraduate degree are encouraged to join the alumni association. Keeping in contact with friends from school, seeing the college grow and even getting the opportunity to network with others is a great experience.

“We enjoy being able to bring our daughter to alumni events. It allows us to remain connected with our school, see friends, and see our daughter have fun and possibly meet new friends,” alumna Tracey Kemery said. “I encourage my alumni friends to attend these events. Being back on campus with your child is fun.”

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Children were able to get into the Easter spirit by taking a photo with the bunny.

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Families brought their children to Cabrini to celebrate the spring holiday.

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Guys style: What is in – what is out?

BY PATRICK WHALEN Asst. Perspectives Editor

More than just the weather changes when spring hits. Boys and girls alike start wearing different things and stores start placing different pieces of clothing on their plethora of shelves. So what is in and what is out?

Let us focus on guys’ style. What changes? What was in last year and totally out this year? Where do guys shop?

“I shop at different places depending on what season it is,” Bobby Layden, junior criminology major, said. “During the winter I usually shop at Polo but during the spring I always shop at J-Crew or Banana Republic. It all just depends honestly.”

It seems as though guys are becoming much more bold with the attire they dress themselves with. Bright colors, bucket hats, joggers and colorful socks are becoming more and more common for college students to wear. Being different is always encouraged but when does it cross the line?

Are piercings and crazy hairdos acceptable now? Are people trying to get attention or do they just not care about what people think about them?

“I see a lot of guys around campus with the craziest hair and outfits,” Bobby Kane, sophomore political science major, said.

“I usually don’t take too many risks with the clothes I pick out.

The simple things are the best things in my SUBMITTED PHOTO BY KYLE PETTICAN opinion. If you try to Pettican shows off his typical everyday look. get too creative it could

turn out to be a disaster. I also think that the brighter colors are a lot harder to match with so I try to stay away from them.”

Some people really do not care. Others still have their mothers shopping for them. Are Cabrini students just less inhibited by the students around them or is that at every college?

“You should see the people at Temple,” Andrew Castagna, junior pre med major at Temple University, said. “I swear, the amount of double-takes I take during a day is unbelievable. I see mohawks coming out of the sides of guys’ heads. It actuSUBMITTED PHOTO BY KYLE PETTICAN ally freaks me out.”

So it’s not just Cabrini Pettican with a friend sporting a different look as him. then. Is it just guys? Is it this state? Is it this region? Maybe it is this country.

“British people have a stereo type about American boys that they all wear baggy clothes all the time,” Kyle Pettican, freshman British student, said. “The few years that I have been over here that does seem true, but guys over here are getting better each year with style. At Cabrini, since we live on the Main Line, most of them know what to wear to look good, but on certain days of the week I will see guys dressed in sweatpants and hoodies. As most people know, style is very important to me, being European we always like to dress nice. I think since school started, I’ve only worn sweatpants twice.”

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Students explore new housing plan

BY KATIE MUSKA Asst. Lifestyles Editor

It seems that there is no smooth way for students to secure their housing on campus. Whether it is because of cost or convenience, some students are choosing to live off campus instead. On the contrary, some students are speaking up.

Freshman early childhood and special education dual major Nick Vivian took it upon himself to do something about his ideas on housing. As an honors student, he is currently a part of the freshman Honors Living and Learning Community.

For years, freshmen honors students have been living on the top floor of East Residence together. When they move up to their second year, they are moved into buildings and hallways with all the other students from their class, separating them from their LLC. Next year, the Dixon House will be reopening. This house is intended to be used for Sophomore LLCs. However, Vivian is trying to get the Honors LLC a spot in the house. He started a petition and had it signed by all the current freshman honors students so that they could all stay together next year. Vivian then gave it Dr. Leonard Primiano, who is one of the heads of the Honors Program.

“He supports the idea, believing the honors students should be given an opportunity to continue to live together like the other LLCs do in the Dixon House,” Vivian said on Primiano. “I only started

the petition because the honors students don’t have a way to live together after the first year, unlike other LLCs.” Other students are giving up on living on campus altogether. Sophomore Samantha Murray, history and English double major, says that financially it just does not work out.

“If it was cheaper, I’d be living on campus,” Murray said.

Even though she’s not living on campus now, Murray is not a fan of the new electronic system.

“I don’t like it at all. I feel like it’s going to bring a lot of issues,” Murray said. “I mean there were issues last year signing up regularly walking in.”

Last year, a lot of students who thought they were set to live in East Residence received e-mails over the summer saying they had been moved due to the large amount of incoming freshmen. Students have expressed concerns of this happening again. Concerns about the new online system have also been mentioned.

“The Wi-Fi could freeze. Especially when you get into upperclassmen like juniors and seniors, they are attaching like six people to one person, so it’s not just you and one other person anymore,” Murray said. “I think it’s going to be a disaster and then the next year they’re gonna go back to the old system.”

Sophomore education major Lexi Cavaliere is another current resident who is moving off campus next year.

“It’s really expensive and I just strug-

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Woodcrest is one of the housing options for the incoming freshmen. gled to make a $635 payment a month.

That is so much money and I just can’t afford to do it,” Cavaliere said. “I’m upset because I feel like my experience is going to be hindered.”

Cavaliere is another student who does not want to commute, but is being forced to because of the high cost of living.

“I am not looking forward to the 30 to 45 minute commute on 476—sometimes an hour—on my way to school,” Cavaliere

said. “I’m mad that I have to give up my friends now that I’ve connected with over the past four semesters. Living here was so much better and easier. No one wants to drive home at 10 p.m. after class.” @KATIEAMUSKA

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Super science students take home animals

BY PATRICK WHALEN Asst. Perspectives Editor

Remember having class pets in grade school? Everyone in the class was either terrified or completely fascinated by them.

Imagine having multiple class pets that students can take home with them.

That is right, the next best thing since recess is at Cabrini. Students in Dr. Anne Coleman and Professor Karen Miscavages super science course are each formed into groups and are assigned different animals and insects to observe.

“Everyone has a different animal to take home,” Andrea Gerardi, secondary education major, said. “People have ants, guinea pigs, fish, newts, bull frogs and a leopard gecko.”

Good thing it was not a leopard and a gecko.

Students took their assigned pets home for a whole week during spring break.

Students fed them, cleaned their cages and watched over the animal or insect that they took home. Students were told to do this because the animals could not be left unattended for that long of a time. However, it was no trouble for the students because they already do all of those things in the class. Although, it was not so easy at first.

“When they first got there I thought they were gross and ugly and I didn’t want to touch them,” Gerardi, who took home newts, said. “After like two classes with them I noticed they were pretty interesting

and I started to pick them up and play with them. Now I love them.”

Gerardi’s roommate, Kate Stevens, was also in the class. However, she brought home the leopard gecko.

“I loved the experience. Jerome is what I named him. He was pretty chill,” Stevens, education major, said. “I let him crawl up my arm and I would play with him when I got bored. That was the best part. The worst part was just cleaning up his cage.”

After a while the students got used to them. But they took them home, right?

That is a big no-no to a vast amount of parents. So did the parents adapt to the change?

“At first, they were not too excited about it but once they saw him they liked him,” Stevens said.

Parents’ approval, check. Dogs’ approval, not so much.

“My dog was not having it, at all,” Stevens said. “My dog made it clear that he was the pet of the house and not some little lizard. Although the lizard got some attention, the dog got the majority of attention.

But I guess that is because you can not really give much attention to lizards.”

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Lizards that were taken home by super science students.

10 things every prospective New show raises controversy Cabrini student should know

BY ANESIA MEREDITH Asst. Copy Editor

BY MACKENZIE HARRIS Editor in Chief

1. 92 percent of Cabrini graduates report being either employed or in graduate school within six months of graduating.

2. Cabrini has more than 50 student clubs and honor societies, eight plays per semester and has produced 13 past performances.

3. Cabrini has over 80 championship wins to-date from the 16 Division III athletic teams offered.

4. Cabrini College was given it’s name and first founded in 1957 by the religious order, Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart that was founded by Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini.

5. Sister Ursula Infante was the first president where 43 women were the first to enroll.

6. In 2001, Cabrini and Drexel University created a partnership that resulted in Drexel overseeing the College’s computer

technology, which was the first collaboration in the country between collegiate institutions.

7. In 2005, Cabrini was the first college to officially sign an agreement with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to support the organization’s global outreach program.

8. In 2009, each incoming student at Cabrini is enrolled in a groundbreaking new core curriculum, Justice Matters, which was created to teach students about the world.

9. In 2013, Cabrini College was recognized as one out of 17 colleges and universities nationwide as a Fair Trade College, which was determined by Fair Trade Colleges and Universities in partnership with Fair Trade USA. 10. In fall of 2014, Don Taylor was named the first male president of Cabrini. @M_ROMAINEHARRIS

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A new ground-breaking, unscripted series came to life. This is a life changing opportunity for couples that are in crisis to heal their piercing concerns in the bedroom. Each week three couples from different backgrounds bring their issues and troubled relationships to experts.

Experts, Dr. Chris Donaghue, sexologist and clinical psychotherapist, Dr. Fran Walfish and many other experts come together in hopes of fixing these couples’ relationships.

The purpose behind this show, known as “Sex Box,” is based on a revolutionary scientifically proven theory.

This theory states that within the first 15 minutes of couples being intimate, the body is then flooded with oxytocins and endorphins, which then enables people to open up and discover the root to their problems.

During the hour-long show, couples are put on stage in front of a live audience in a designed chamber. The sex is private, camera-free and sound-proof.

It allows each couple to only focus on one another and their needs with no outside distraction or opinions. When each couple finishes, the truth is then shared out of the box. This truth fullness will or will not help each couple emerge and grow and over come the root of all their issues.

Although the show might be high in ratings according to Parents Television Council (PTC) TV watchdog, America has spoken out against Sex Box. Thousands of American’s are outraged and offended by having to pay for WE

TV “Sex Box.” The network has claimed that parents and families do not have to watch it to know that it is something that they do not want in their homes.

Members of PTC as well as concerned parents petitioned to stop Sex Box, saying, “It’s not necessary to watch couples have sex and discuss their intimacy issues on television.”

Among many other subscribers, these viewers do not particular care much about the show and may have mixed reviews about how they feel towards it. Viewers say “Sex Box” breaks no meaningful boundaries that the average music videos do not. Is this a ridiculous and desperate effort for WE TV to generate some buzz? Freshman criminology major Eric Howard seems to disagree.

“I think the show is a good idea because not only is it used for entertainment but very informal because it allows people to understand what sex is,” Howard said. “Especially if you are in a relationship where there can be both a sexual and emotionally tied relationship.”

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On-air talent aims to reach students in need

BY KATIE MUSKA Asst. Lifestyles Editor

For those of who do not know the name Chuck Kieffer, people are sorely missing out. Kieffer is not only a radio DJ for Cabrini’s radio station, 89.1 WYBF, but he is a devoted Christian and pastor of a Southern Baptist church in Swarthmore, a suburb of Philadelphia. Students can hear him on air every Wednesday night from 10 p.m. to midnight.

“I’m a pastor, a radio head— DJ—I lead a nonprofit that feeds hungry people and I’ve been the dad to eight foster kids,” Kieffer said.

Kieffer discovered his passion for radio at a young age.

“I’d always been a radio freak,” Kieffer said. “I’d stay up at night under the covers listening to AM stations out of Canada on my little radio as a little kid. When I got to college, I made a bee line to the station and I’ve always had work in radio most of my career, either part time or full time.”

Before joining the Cabrini team, Kieffer worked for a gospel station and two different ministries producing radio and video.

However, his show at Cabrini is very different.

“It was a loud rock station and they were looking to add someone to add a faith element. We started out doing an indie radio program,” Kieffer said.

His show, Up at Night, was a blend of secular and faith loud rock, and it lasted about seven or eight years. It was not until this past year that he switched over to much more inspirational music.

“It’s an interesting convergence because I pastor a very artsy church, and also a church that is heavily involved in collegiate work where we have stu-

dents from about 11 universities that come to our various services,” Kieffer said. “Radio is an opportunity to give young people a voice because I do interviews and I play a lot of independent music. At the same time it helps me to have a real pulse in culture and understanding millennials and what they believe and what their needs are.”

Kieffer works with a panel of students—both high school and college—who help him by feeding him new artists. He and his team do a lot of research.

“With Up at Night, it’s a positive hits format where we’re not just looking at being a faithbased program, but an inspirational program, so we look at secular artists as well with a positive message to encourage people at night,” he said.

Kieffer incorporates other dimensions to his show by reading quotes and poetry and talking about issues young people face, such as cutting or depression.

Of course—especially as a pastor—Kieffer’s faith is a very important part of his life.

“I try very, very hard to look for ways to interject faith into a conversation,” he said. “I believe that everything that you do flows out of a relationship with the word of God. It’s the anchor of my life. When I was in college, I went through the whole drug scene and alcohol scene, and through Campus Crusade I met my savior and it’s radically changed my life.

I look for opportunities to share that in a positive way. It’s about a relationship with the person of Christ, not an object. It’s important to talk about your own life. If people don’t see my brokenness and the things that I wrestle with, how can they believe that there’s a god that can fix their life?”

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Kieffer’s road to this station was a very personal one. His youngest daughter went through severe health issues that led to terrible bouts of depression.

Through a series of events in her life, she ended up attempting suicide.

“It just broke my heart because as we were unpacking in counseling, getting her healed and helping her, we discovered bullying was a huge problem,” Kieffer said.

“They would tell my little girl, ‘Take your life, you’re not worth living.’ She said to me one night, ‘You know, dad, I listen to music

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at night and I look for positive messages to really encourage me because at night sometimes I get down on myself.’ I started talking with a group of her friends and I realized college is the same way in the dorms where you’re stressed out. My daughter really encouraged me.”

Kieffer is in the process of figuring out a way to make it possible to run his show every night of the week in order to be a voice for young people.

“I found something that meets a need,” he said. “Between Facebook and Twitter, I get

responses. People listen to this station, and it’s not just students.”

Along with the encouraging music and messages, Up at Night gives out the National Suicide Hotline number twice a night.

You can follow the station on Twitter @upatnightradio, as well as Kieffer’s personal Twitter @ mybighouseradio.

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Opening Day not so good for Phillies

BY HOWARD BLAKE III AND KEVIN MOYLETT Sports Editor and Asst. Sports Editor

Howard’s Point of View The Philadelphia Phillies geared up for opening day against the visiting Boston Red Sox on Monday. The Phillies were completely shutout by the Red Sox losing by a score of 8-0.

It was out of control from the start for the Phils. Cole Hamels got the start on opening day and gave up four of the Red Sox’s five home runs.

Hamels has expressed his displeasure about the direction in which the Phillies franchise is headed. This year will most likely be a rebuilding year for the Phillies and it looks as if winning will not be the theme for them this season. Hamels has said that he wants to win and he knows that it will not happen in a Phillies uniform.

In return the Phillies have been

actively shopping their former World Series MVP pitcher and ironically one of the best suitors are the Red Sox. If this was anything close to an audition for the Red Sox, Hamels failed miserably. Allowing four home runs in five innings is not the type of resume that should be submitted to a possible future employer.

On the other side, Red Sox pitcher Clay Buccholz held his own on opening day leaving some fans wondering if he is the possible ace that the Red Sox need to take that next leap. Buccholz recorded nine strikeouts in seven innings allowed zero earned runs.

One of the biggest struggles for the Phillies this season will be their hitting. In seven innings against Buccholz the Phillies only registered three hits, which would also stand as their total for the game. The ageless wonders, Ryan Howard and Chase Utley will have to provide consistency at the plate

considering they are two of the team’s best hitters. Opening day did not fare too well for Utley. In four at bats he struck out twice and did not record a hit on the day. Howard recorded one hit in four at bats, holding a very early season batting average of .250.

After opening day, the Phillies proved a lot of critics right for many believe this will be a year to forget. Expect to see several changes from the Phillies throughout the season.

If the offer is just right for Hamels they will certainly move forward without him. Seasoned veterans, Howard and Utley will most likely be up for grabs as well for a Phillies team that is trying to get younger and better.

General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. has expressed his focus on trying to develop his younger minor league players.The Phils want to return to that 2008 World Series form. They believe that will come from a solid young team that can contend for years to come. With that being said, the Phillies indeed have a long season ahead of them.

With age, injuries and need for talent at various positions, the Phils will see the loss column a lot this season.

Kevin’s Point of View The Philadelphia Phillies are in for a long season. They proved that on Opening Day this past Monday when they lost to the Boston Red Sox 8-0 at Citizens Bank Park.

Phillies ace Cole Hamels had a rough outing with a stat line of 5 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 6 SO and 3 BB. Hamels also gave up four solo home runs.

The home team also did not

have a good day at the plate.

Only five players reached base with a total of three hits and two walks.

This game was just a reminder to any naive Phillies fan’s out there that think this team has any shot to finish anywhere but the bottom two in the N.L. East. Plain and simple the Phillies lost any chance of that miracle happening when it was expected that Cliff Lee would miss an extended period of time.

With a current team that cannot compete and future success not looking like it is coming anytime soon there is not a lot to look forward to if you are a Phillies fan.

The organization chose to trade one of the longest tenured players in their history in shortstop Jimmy Rollins. It was a necessary move that had to be made.

Also, offensively Utley and Howard only continue to get older and both have been out of their prime for a few years now, especially Howard. As for the pitching Cole Hamels is looking for the door as he expressed his interest in playing for a contender and Cliff Lee might never be Cliff Lee again. Do not expect a lot from veteran Aaron Harang either.

Maybe the Phillies do not have a lot of players playing at a high level now but they have a lot of young talented players, right? Wrong. The Phillies do not have what you would call a juggernaut farm system or even more than a few young talented players at the major league level.

Ken Giles looks like he could be the closer of the near future and Cody Asche has shown

some promise but that’s about.

Outfielder Dominic Brown has seriously underperformed considering the expectations this guy once had, at one point being regarded as the number one prospect in baseball.

The best way for this team to improve as fast as possible is if the organization can get some prospects back for their former all-stars. Hamels, Howard, Utley and Papelbon have all appeared in multiple all-star games in the past but their are not a lot of those appearances left for this group. Trading J-Roll in the offseason was just the first step of many for what this team needs due to turn this around.

Throwing money at the problem will not solve anything.

Hopefully in the near future this team does not go that path because it would be a disaster.

Take the 2012 Miami Marlins, the 2013 Toronto Blue Jays and the 2014 New York Yankees for example. Each of those clubs had huge offseasons those years through free agency and trading away prospects for MLB talent.

Build the team through the draft and by trading older talent on the roster for young prospects. That is the key to winning now as shown by the San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals.

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The Phillies started off opening day with an 8-0 loss. Cole Hamels gave up four homeruns in only five innings.

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Softball rolls to win over Gwynedd Mercy University Blue and White got off to another great solid start scoring three hits in the first innings.

With runners at the corners, Diegel helped freshmen Alexandra Ramos score the singled through the middle.

After their win today, sophomore Amber Dietrich said, “Today was a really good game for us. After coming off two good wins yesterday and having a break, I think we came out very strong.”

“Both defensively and offensively from the get go. We played really well and it was a shame that we got rained out during CABRINI ATHLETICS the second game, but we are excited to continue The softball team is 12-5 overall and is currently on a three game winning streak. that game and to play

BY ANESIA MEREDITH Seniors Steph Digel and half. The cavaliers scored two two of our biggest games of the Staff Writer Becca Miles recorded two base more runs in the third. Before season are this weekend so we hits, while fellow teammates the offense unloaded, the cavs hope to continue that,” Dietrich Cabrini Cavaliers softball Kaitlyn Cooper and Diegal scored a run in the fourth and said. team faced the Gwynedd Mercy scored twice. After going the fifth inning.

Diegel leads a balanced Griffins. Both teams played distance, Gallagher had eight After coming off a sweep offense that includes five a good game but only one hits and earned a run with four at Notre Dame the Blue and players hitting over .350 this walked, away with the win in strikeouts.

White showed an improvement seasons. The senior ranks sixth the double-header that took After three innings, Cabrini’s to 11-5 over all and 7-1 in their in the CSAC with a 481 batting place on Tuesday at the Cabrini offense got its groove back, in conference play. After beating average while her 25 hits lead Dixon field. The Blue and White the top of the fourth inning the Gators 16-0 and 14-0. Both the league and 21 RBI good for cavs came a long victorious grabbing a 5-0 lead against freshman Francesca Formisano second. way, with notching a 7-4 and the Griffins after the blue and and Victoria Hall ended the The team looks forward to 8-0 wins against the Griffins. white added several more scoring run. facing their next opponent Sophomore Taylor Gallagher runs. Sophomore Kiley Sharp Sophomore Kiley Sharp on Friday, April 10, against closed the door on the Griffins recorded the shutout win as she earned the win in another Centenary College. with a single to the left field only allowed four hits. solid outing, Sharp pitched plated for a lead 7-4. Gallagher The Cavs jumped out early five innings, struck out seven not only had one inning but in their first game tallying three Gators and had just three hits also came in with a 1-2-3 runs and two hits, after coming in the win. @ANESIAMEREDITH seventh inning. across scoreless in the second During the second half, the

Duke downs Wisconsin to win national title

BY JASON WILLIAMS Sports Editor

T h e Duke Blue Devils defeated the Wisconsin Badgres in the Divison 1 Men’s Basketball Championship on Monday April 4. The Blue Devils downed the Badgers with the games final score being 68-63. The game was filled with great plays and drama.

In the game, the Blue Devils were led by a full cast of freshmen with 60 of the teams 68 points came from freshmen.

Freshman point guard Tyus Jones led the team with 23 points, while backup guard Grayson Allen gave the blue devils a spark off the bench with 16 points.

Freshman forward Jahlil Oakfor chipped in with 10 points, while fellow freshman Justise Winslow tallied 10 points.

For the Badgers they were led

by Naismith award winner senior forward Frank Kaminsky who tallied 21 pointsand 12 rebounds. Throughout the first half the game was tightly contested as the score heading into half 31-31.

With 13:24 left in the second half the Badgers took a 48-39 lead over the Blue Devils. It looked as if the Badgers would pull away from the Blue Devils but guard Grayson Allen brought the spark of the bench the dukies needed to get going scoring eight straight points off the bench.

A Tyus Jones three at the 4:06 min mark gave the Blue Devils an 59-58 lead, a lead which the Blue Devils would never reliqunish.

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Men’s lacrosse shoots down Rosemont Ravens

BY JATARA ALLEN Staff Writer

The No. 14 men’s lacrosse team rolled over Rosemont with a 22-2 win on their home field.

The Cavaliers found their way into the back of the net and improved to 6-5 overall and 2-0 in the Colonial States Athletic Conference.

Freshman James Magnani led Cabrini with five goals and an assist. Senior Damian Sobieski and junior Ethan Heisman added four points each, as Sobieski tallied up his score, Heisman paired two goals and two assists.

Sobieski’s first goal, 78 seconds in to the game, was a special moment for the senior, as the goal marked his 200th career point. Sobieski becomes just the seventh player in program history to reach the plateau.

The men are still going with full speed trying to push through the game and come out with yet another win.

Junior Sebastian Kerslake and freshman Mike Cinicolo scored

two goals each, while the rookie’s goals marking the first of his career.

Four Cavaliers, including seniors Mike Leyden and Tyler Johnston, junior Joey Dalfo and sophomore Ryan Hannan, added a goal and an assist each.

Sophomore Riley Michaels, Ethan Trusty and Nick Vass posted their first career goals, while senior Kevin MacQuilliam scored his first goal of the season.

The men were coming out with tremendous actions. After scoring their first goals of the season, the underclassmen will never forget that moment .

The Cavaliers outshot Rosemont 45-12, including a 16-2 advantage in the first quarter.

Magnani fired seven shots, two more than Johnston, Sobnieski and Cinicolo. Leyden and junior Chris Schneekloth secured three ground balls each.

Freshman goaltender Tyler Morrell recorded two first half saves to earn the victory, while freshmen Jake Reynolds and Justin Bullivant also saw action

between the pipes.

The Cavaliers finally knew, after a short period of time, that their work that day was complete.

They went in and dominated every person on the opposing team as if it was their last chance at success.

The Cavaliers will return to action this Saturday as they are set to face Keystone College in the HeadStrong Foundation Relentless Cup. The game will take place at Ridley high school in Folsom, Pa. Game time is set for 4:30 p.m.

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Freshman James Magnani is ranked fourth on the Cavaliers in goals (14) and points (18).

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Division III week recognizes student athletes

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Division III week lasts from April 6 to April 12. Honoring all Division III student athletes across the country.

BY RENEE OLIVER Asst. Sports Editor

The week of April 6 has been tagged as Division III week.

This week is dedicated to the opportunity to recognize and celebrate all of those involved with the impact of athletics; as well as the student-athletes themselves, at this level.

Throughout the week, every Division III participating school and conference is encouraged to host or conduct some type of outreach activity. This outreach activity should fall into one of the three categories: academic accomplishment, athletic

experience and/or leadership, community service or campus involvement.

“I think Division III week is such a good opportunity for Division III athletes,” Amber Dietrich, softball player, said.

“At division three we play the sport because we love to play it.

It is nice to be recognized and appreciated for all the time we put in, both academically and athletically.”

This week, that will now be celebrated annually, originated in 2010. The weeklong event became a part of Division III’s identity initiative. The point of the initiative is to improve the

division’s identity and to enable schools and conferences to be more convincing about why they prefer to compete on the Division III level.

The main objective is to conduct and promote at least one academic, athletic, co-curricular or extracurricular activity.

Each participating institution is encouraged to inform the national office of their activity.

This way the overall impact of the division can be shared on a much broader scale. Through local and national activation, the intent is to build a greater recognition and understanding of Division III athletics.

In addition to the participation by the athletics administration and student-athletes, the national office encourages faulty, student body, admissions or alumni to take part in the festivities as well.

“It’s nice to celebrate all the athletes together as one group because it shows that all of our hard work and dedication is truly appreciated by everyone involved in athletics,” Maura O’Connell, basketball and lacrosse player, said.

In honor of the week, the Cabrini student-athlete advisory committee will host a studentathlete appreciation picnic.

All athletes will receive a free

t-shirt and the Phan Cave Food truck will be on hand to provide food. The picnic will be held Wednesday at the Dixon center lower lot at 6 p.m.

“Having Division III week is great recognition for everyone at the Division III level, which usually goes unnoticed by everyone besides those involved in it,” O’Connell said.

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Dual athlete works hard to be an all-around player

BY DELEON FLOYD Staff Writer

Senior year has arrived for a student athlete who has excelled in two sports.

Megan Decker, education major, is in her senior year in college and will be leaving two sports programs behind, women’s basketball and lacrosse. Coming from St. Hubert’s high school as a freshman, Megan became a part of the women’s basketball program. She had never played lacrosse in high school but has been playing basketball since she was four-years-old. Megan started to play lacrosse in college her sophomore year.

“I always wanted to play lacrosse and I’ve had the opportunity in college to try out in play,” Decker said. “It is very similar to basketball so I am definitely glad I decide to transition from basketball to lacrosse.”

Basketball is better out of the two in Megan’s eyes. She has played basketball her whole life and has always loved the game.

Lacrosse was just something she picked up and it helps keep her busy. Decker likes to be an all-around-player and do the little things. “It’s not all about getting the most point,” Decker said.

“It’s about filing up the stat sheets and getting the win,” Decker said.

Megan is very inspirational, a leader on and off the court and verbally give positive praise to her teammates for doing good.

“Meg decker is not only my teammate she my roommate and one of best friends and I can’t imagine what I would do with out her. She would do absolutely anything for you,” Junior Kristina Startare, said. “She is the biggest hustler on our team, she will run through a wall for not just our coach but the team as well. She is definitely a leader and the team looks up to her.”

Megan Decker has had the opportunity to be apart of a historic basketball team.

Three out of four years the women’s team has won the Colonial States Athletic Conference championship finishing this season with an average of nine point and eight rebounds. It is the first three peat in for the women’s program. She has friends and teammates that will never forget and she can share this accomplishment with them.

“As a friend she is always there and really supportive,” Junior Maura O’Connell said.

“She is always upbeat and wants to have a good team. As a teammate she brings that onto the court and on to the field. She always supports those on the team. She not only pushes herself but pushes others.”

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Megan Decker finished her basketball career as a three-time CSAC champion.

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Athletic department partners with Nike

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The Cabrini College athletic department has an affiliation with Nike and Kelly Sports.

BY AMY HELD Photo Editor

When someones sees the name Nike and the Nike swoosh, the most common thought that comes to mind is, “Just do it.” However, if someone were to look up Nike in the dictionary, Nike is the Greek goddess of victory.

Cabrini has a special affiliation with Nike when it comes to the athletics department and the student athletes. Cabrini has been affiliated with Nike since 2004. The department is in the second year of a three year contract that includes, Nike, Kelly Sports and Cabrini College.

According to Brad Koch, Director of Cabrini Athletics and Recreation, Kelly Sports provides all of the Nike gear for all of the Cabrini athletic teams including uniforms, practice gear and equipment.

If the company does not have the product in stock, they

have retailers and other suppliers to find it.

“We have a gentleman’s agreement with Kelly Sports and Nike which stipulates that for any and all games and intercollegiate contests our athletes will wear the Nike products,” Koch said.

The teams are given an exception for practices when choosing what they wear from shorts to long sleeve shirts, as long as it is not a major competitor. Game day is the most important.

“On game day we represent the Nike brand,” said Koch.

There are certain benefits to this affiliation with Nike.

The athletic department can purchase all of the gear needed for game day at a discounted price. Nike also provides some things as give-always.

The athletic department will often get t-shirts or gear to give to some of the coaches as a thank you for their time. This

affiliation with Nike makes for a great relationship with Kelly Sports providing them with a steady business.

“To be able to provide such a good product, one of the most visible brands in the country, to our student-athletes is a really good thing,” Koch said.

“Our team benefits from Nike because it is the best of the best when it comes to basketball attire and that can also be a good recruiting tool,” mens basketball head coach Tim McDonald said.”

At the end of the three year contract Nike, Under Armour and maybe other brands will come to Cabrini and give a new sales pitch. They will explain why Cabrini should work with them and what they can give our athletics department in the way of discounts.

In addition student-athletes will be asked their thoughts on Cabrini athletic gear.

“I think the whole team

really likes our new uniforms this year because they have more of a typical college uniform look with the button up and they are embroidered which is nicer than a screen printed design,” Senior softball player Becca Miles said.

If Cabrini were to change to another vendor at the end of the three year agreement, it would not be easy. The new vendor would have to allow Cabrini to use new Nike uniforms just purchased, like the softball team, for a couple of years.

Cabrini is quite comfortable with its affiliation with Nike and Kelly Sports. They both offer great service and the much needed organization to service 16 sports teams. This affiliation appears to be a “victory” all around.

In a society that says, “Girls can’t do that,” or “You throw like a girl,” this is quite an accomplishment.

Football is a male dominated sport. Sarah Thomas, 41-year-old mother of three, will be the first permanent NFL referee. She could be a perfect example of hard work and knowledge paying off and hopefully a sign that women are breaking down the gender barrier, especially in sports.

Thomas set out to improve and build on her skills by officiating a game she loves. She began officiating high school football 16years ago and worked her way up to college football in 2007 as the first female to officiate an NCAA football game. In 2009, she became the first woman to officiate a bowl game and then in 2013 was among 20 finalists to referee in the NFL. Finally, in 2015 she achieved her goal.

There will be many who doubt her skills and knowledge of football officiating.

Already on twitter there have been several comments by men of how women could not possibly understand football, how the downfall of football is upon us and some very rude comments. One reporter for MSNBC thinks that she is being hired to help with the NFL’s image after a season filled with players being accused of domestic violence. It cannot possibly be that she is good enough.

This woman deserves a chance to showcase her skills. There have not been many women before her in other sports either. In 1997, Violet Palmer became the first female to referee an NBA basketball game. She felt everyone was waiting for her to fail. She has since worked more than 900 NBA games.

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Gwynedd Mercy University 8-2 (2-0 CSAC) Marywood University 6-3(2-0 CSAC) Cabrini College 6-5 (2-0 CSAC) Keystone College 2-4 (1-1CSAC) Rosemont College 2-7 (1-1 CSAC) Centenary College 1-8 (0-2 CSAC) Immaculata University 1-8 (0-2 CSAC) Neumann University 0-9 (0-2 CSAC)

Marywood University 6-4 (5-0 CSAC) Cabrini College 7-5 (5-0 CSAC) Neumann University 5-4 (4-1 CSAC) Notre Dame University (MD) 4-3(3-2 CSAC) Immaculata University 5-5 (3-2 CSAC) Gwynedd Mercy University 5-6 (2-3 CSAC) Rosemont College 3-5 (2-3 CSAC) Centenary College 1-5 (1-4 CSAC) Cedar Crest College 1-7 (1-5 CSAC) Keystone College 0-6 (0-6 CSAC)

Neumann University 11-3 (6-0 CSAC) Cedar Crest University 3-7 (2-0 CSAC) Centenary College 3-13 (2-0 CSAC) Cabrini College 12-5 (8-1 CSAC) Marywood University 7-9 (7-1 CSAC) Gwynedd Mercy University 12-5 (7-2 CSAC) Immaculata University 0-8 (0-0 CSAC) Keystone College 3-13 (3-3 CSAC) Rosemont College 2-14 (2-6 CSAC) Baptist Bible College 1-11 (0-6 CSAC) Notre Dame University (MD) 1-11 (0-8 CSAC)

Neumann University 3-0 (5-1 CSAC) Gwynedd Mercy University 3-1 (2-0 CSAC) Marywood University 1-1 (1-0 CSAC) Cabrini College 4-6 (4-2 CSAC) Immaculata University 3-4 (2-2 CSAC) Baptist Bible College 3-6 (1-2 CSAC) Rosemont College 0-3 (0-6 CSAC) Keystone College 0-6 (0-4 CSAC)

Cairn University 0-20 (0-8 CSAC)