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SHOULD 20’S BE SELFISH YEARS? JUMP TO PAGE 7

SPORTS TEACH LIFE LESSONS TURN TO PAGE 13

WHAT NOW?

Editorial: Are we leaving with just a degree?

We wake up. We go to class. We take notes. We take exams. We hope to pass.

We continue this for four full years with the common dream of being handed a diploma in May of our senior year.

Do students leave college with just a degree or something more?

According to Pew Research, 9 out of 10 graduates said that investing in a college education was, or will be, worth it. College might be worth the money and student loans, but are students coming out of school with the passion that they had when they entered school with a heart full of hope? Is college worth the thousands of dollars invested if students do not have a sense of passion towards their field of study?

Majors should be chosen on the basis of what sets a student’s heart on fire, or they will be miserable in their occupation of choice for the rest of their lives. We have all heard the phrase, “Choose a job you love and you won’t work a day in your life,” right? Are we setting ourselves up for this future of happiness in college?

Are we putting our all into our school work or are we doing just enough to get by?

According to marketwatch.com, the class of 2015 is the class with the highest student debt to date, averaging about $35,051 per graduate.

College is a time that gives students the possibility to get one step closer to their dreams. Going to college is a time in our lives when we have the world at our fingertips. We need to explore all of our options and remember that it is never too late to start over. If we are not happy, we need the courage to begin again. When graduation comes around and we are in line to grab our diplomas, we should do so with the thought in mind that we did everything that we could to have the best possible college experience. We tried out every route, we changed our major, we had professors who changed our lives and we finally found a field of study that excited our spirit.

We should never forget that graduating from college does not just mean receiving a diploma.

It should mean that we did what we loved for four years and had no regrets. A diploma is not the only thing that we received, but we received an education that educated our heart and beckoned our spirit.

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Taize: an interfaith worship welcomes open hearts

BY CASEY SEMENZA Staff Writer Students gathered in the chapel to spend an hour singing prayers, spending time in meditation and listening to short readings. The hum in the room was a peaceful sound that led others to join in on Taizé, an interfaith worship. Each person took a candle and sat around each other, eager to join in on the powerful songs. The lights dimmed to create a tranquil center for those worshipping and meditating. This first-time event became a successful night for learning and opening hearts. This worship event was put together by two campus ministry and social justice coordinators, Vanessa Miranda and Rachel Recolcolin. These two young women devoted to their faith and decided that Cabrini needed Taizé in their campus ministry in order to welcome all faiths to this college. “I experienced Taizé at my school as an undergrad and it really moved me and helped me to connect to my spirituality,” Miranda said.

Originated in 1940 in Taizé, France by Brother Roger, Taizé was meant to be a refuge for those seeking asylum during the second world war. Brother Roger felt the need to provide a safe-haven for those who were fleeing persecution, mostly jewish residents. As to not offend the Jewish faith or any other religions that gathered under his roof, Brother Roger developed Taizé as a contemplative worship.

The resonating hymn in the chapel welcomed newcomers to experience this interfaith worship. This meditative worship proved to be a moving experience for many and did not take up a large majority of time. It was an easy, yet fulfilling way to connect with not only God but oneself as well.

“There was a lot of planning behind this and getting the logistics down such as reaching out to people through social media and figuring out what the right location was. Having this service in the chapel was the best place for it,” Recolcolin said.

The service consisted of a few sung hymns, a moment of silence, a gospel reading with the “Our Father” and a concluding hymn that left people feeling a sense of healing. Afterwards, students and faculty

were encouraged to partake in some socialization and warm cookies before being sent on their way home.

“It was very emotional and I agree, there was a great turnout here.

It was an amazing first experience for me,” Morgan Perry, a social justice coordinator, said. Campus ministry is looking forward to possibly holding another Taizé prayer service before the New Year and encourages students and faculty to find more exciting events throughout the year on their Facebook page.

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Networking: Why is it important for future jobs?

BY MEGAN SCHAFER Staff Writer

Networking is an important resource for students, whether they are ready to graduate or are just beginning college as a freshman.

Reaching out to alumni is a key way to network. Alumni have already been through the process of getting a job and are willing to help anyone who needs tips on how to get a job, build a resume or even to talk about options that are available after graduation.

“Networking is very important to me,” Ryan Norris, 2005 graduate business consultant, said. “I am constantly networking 24/7. It has gotten me where I am today. It is the spine of who I am and it is still growing and always will.”

“Get to the Alumni office, tell them what your course of study is and ask for a list of Alumni you can reach out to,” Jody Romano, 1987 graduate and vice president of institutional advancement, said.

“Alumni love to help Current students and Fellow Alumni.”

There are many ways to network with the alumni. Students can get ahold of past graduates on social media platforms such as LinkedIn. Professors can give students the names and emails of alumni that they think can help their process. Students can also go to the alumni office on campus.

“I think LinkedIn is the best tool to use for networking,” Elizabelth G. Kanaras-Cade, an assistant buyer for Trinity health, said. “It’s not stalking or being a creeper, if you LinkedIn with someone you meet, worked with, interned with, attended a seminar.”

LinkedIn is a great resource for anyone, whether they are looking

for a job or reaching out to alumni. A study found on Pew research center said that 13 percent of LinkedIn users visit the site every day, including seven percent who say they visit LinkedIn several times a day.

“At my time at Cabrini we really didn’t have any formal tools available other than word-of-mouth,” Kanaras-Cade said. Nowadays, individuals use word-of-mouth and social media websites that can help them keep in contact with the connections that they make during our time here at Cabrini and even after they graduate.

According to a statement on recruiting blogs, 80 percent of today’s jobs are landed through networking.

Smart people who are looking for jobs understand that finding work takes effort and that it is very important that using connections to get a job will help them in the long run.

“LI with graduates of Cabrini even if you do not know them,” Kanaras- Cade said. “They are a great resource of knowledge.”

Companies will appreciate that students know how to network and that the connections that they make are positive.

“Networking is key when trying to secure your first job and in advancing your career,” Romano said. “It will help you find a mentor who can help guide you through a different stage of your personal life.”

Getting a job in a student’s field of study is possible: they just need to keep their eyes and mind open.

“Always remember anything is possible,” Norris said.

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BY MOLLY SEAMAN

Week of Nov. 12, 2015

Nov. 6: Red Tape Slows U.S. Help for Children Fleeing Central America

Nov. 5: A Wintry Sea Seems A Safer Bet Than Life At Home for Refugees

About one year ago, President Obama vowed to provide a way for children from Central America to flee from violence in their countries by applying for refugee status in their own countries instead of accepting help from smugglers which led to a dangerous journey across Mexico. However, since it is establishment in December, not one single child has entered the United States through the Central American Minors Program. Out of 5,400 children trying to flee El Salvador only 90 have been interviewed for admittance.

Administration officials said that they are still convinced that the program is a good alternative for children, although they acknowledged the delays. Of the 90 Central American children who have been interviewed so far, officials said about 10 qualified as refugees and 75 were recommended for entry under the temporary status, known as “humanitarian parole.”

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This New York Times story contained stunning photos of refugees packed in a boat crossing the sea to Greece. The photo also depicts a father departing the crowded boat and carrying his young son on his back through the freezing cold tides in order to reach land. The article states that, “Khalid Ahmed, 35, slipped over the side into the numbing waist-high water, struggled to shore and fell to his knees, bowing toward the eastern horizon and praying while tears poured into his salt-stiff beard.”

Currently there is a large flood of humanity pouring into Syria, Afghanistan and Turkey. This phenomenon shows little signs of stopping despite the plummeting temperatures, the increasingly turbulent seas and the rising number of drownings along the coast.

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In the democratic race, Hillary Clinton has much support from the nation, especially from working-class women. Unless the republicans win over Hispanics, women and young voters, Clinton will continue to be established during this race for the presidency.

As for the republican party, Donald Trump has grown supporters for the win of the presidential election. Although Trump shines as a business leader, many individuals may question his skills as a leader for an entire country as well as his respect for women after his sexist comments made in the presidential debate towards the Fox News journalist, Megan Kelly, back in August.

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Money Matters: Cabrini students learn the value of saving

BY MOLLY SEAMAN Staff Writer Month after month, students all over the country continue to meet the criteria of a “broke college student,” ramen noodle diet and all. All too often young adults find their bank accounts empty and continually struggle to come up with adequate ways to finance their lifestyles.

Eventually, questions start to arise. Students start to worry about credit card bills, loans and how they are ever going to be able to afford a life on their own. Luckily, colleges and universities all over the country are starting to realize that their students need real world knowledge beyond normal courses taught in a typical classroom.

On Wednesday, Oct. 21, a course known as “Money Matters” took Cabrini College by storm.

This class is a one-credit course designed to educate young adults on the value of saving as well as to answer the questions that weigh heavy on their minds.

“Money Matters gives students the opportunity to focus on the budgeting process and be thoughtful in terms of savings,” financial aid director, Betsy Gingerich, said.

Saving money can be difficult in college, especially when students cannot work full time because of heavy course work. Many find it tough to live on a budget, especially when items such as textbooks, food and cell phone bills come into play.

“If you can’t manage $100 you won’t be able to manage $1,000,” director of enrollment retention, Nakia Mack, said. “It’s a technique that is important for the rest of your life.”

Last year, the class of 2015 became the most indebted class ever nationally with a student loan average of $35,000. This number has doubled the

amount that borrowers had to pay back two decades ago according to The Wall Street Journal.

Statistics such as these are causing students to get serious fast about coming up with a plan to pay off the debt that seems to be clouding their hopes of a care-free future.

“Money matters has taught me practical tips and strategies I can use before I graduate to get a head start on building up credit and combating my student loans,” sophomore exercise science major, Sarah Minnick, said.

According to recent studies performed by the Washington Post, 51 percent of college freshman underestimated their debt loans by 10 percent.

These numbers are proof that students need guidance and strategies on various ways to manage their money.

“My job is to help Cabrini students with financial aid so that they can focus on what matters. Being a college student can be tough. I want to help them navigate so that they don’t have to worry,” Gingerich said.

Currently, Money Matters is a 12-student class that follows a part lecture, part discussion curriculum. Over the course of the semester students are assigned two projects that focus on interest rates, researching their loan balances as well as creating an actual budget that would correspond with the salary of their future career.

The course will be taught again next semester and will continue to educate students on the importance of financial planning, budgeting, credit card use, investments and more, because “money matters.”

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Get covered: Learning insurance plans 101

BY ALLIE STEIN Staff Writer

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Missed the college course that covered exactly what is needed to know about insurance plans? So did everybody else.

Health, life, auto, pet and homeowners are some of the insurance plans college students are expected to know about after graduation.

However, many students do not know anything about these plans. They simply know that it is something they will need someday.

It is important that college students start thinking about these plans sooner, rather than later. For those who know little to nothing about insurance and the plans offered, the best place to start is to get the basic facts.

Kimberly Beck graduated from Cabrini College in 1997. In her senior year, she did not give much thought to the health insurance plan she knew she was going to need after graduation.

“Insurance has a tremendous impact on your overall financial health. Students need to understand it before leaving college, moving and taking a new job,” Beck said.

Beck is currently the director of thought leadership and education at BlackRock, an investment management corporation.

Beck recommends college seniors who are considering job offers pay extra attention to the benefits offered.

“Look carefully into what you need to pay into a plan, and factor that cost into the overall salary you negotiate,” Beck said.

Many students do not understand the various plans that may be available. It is very important that students understand all of their options, especially for those who may need to prepare to buy their own coverage.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as

Obamacare, provides options for health coverage.

Under the Affordable Care Act, young adults can stay on their parents’ health plan until the age of 26. If the parent is covered by the Pennsylvania employer’s group plan, there is also an option to stay on that plan through age 29.

Even with plans available, young people remain the least insured age group in the United States.

So, what are the consequences of going uninsured?

With the cost of medical care so high, those who chose to go uninsured are at great financial risk if an unexpected medical event occurred. Although no one plans or wants to need medical help, it is important that there is a plan in place.

Purchasing a life insurance policy is another thing for college students to start thinking about.

Mike Kazanjian is a 2003 graduate of Cabrini College. He now works as the vice president of marketing at the Lincoln Financial Group.

Kazanjian believes life insurance is almost always a reactionary purchase triggered by a life event, such as getting married or having children.

“Although these are not events college students are often thinking about, it doesn’t mean you have to be married or have children to purchase a policy,” Kazanjian said. “The younger you are, the cheaper life insurance is to purchase.”

Kazanjian also believes the term “insurance” should not be limited to life insurance.

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It is important to remember that credit cards need to be handled carefully, especially in college.

Are credit cards hindering or helping students?

BY CASEY SEMENZA Staff Writer Credit across college campuses has become an untamed beast that many students do not want to poke. A myriad of questions consumes the minds of students when the word “credit card” comes up in a conversation.

Will having a credit card help me or hinder me after college? “Will I be able to pay my debts off easily or will it overwhelm me? How do I get a credit card? What can I use it for?” These questions can raise anxiety for students but with research and resources, the issue can be resolved.

An important piece to note is that credit cards and debit cards greatly differ. Debit cards are essential in college and can provide college students with a sense of responsibility, without the the problem of paying off debts at the end of the month. The only catch is that one needs to always have a certain amount of money in the account in order to avoid overdraft fees. Another downside is that this will not improve the credit score or contribute to it.

A credit card may be confusing and it may be a complex issue to decide which credit card is best. When applying for a credit card, it is important to check what the annual percentage rate will be and to make sure that the rate

is not an exorbitant amount, in case the monthly charge is unpayable. The best advice that an alumni can give is to keep the payments low and to use it for emergencies.

Business alumnus, Charlie Paris, weighed in on having a credit card in college.

“I think it’s a great opportunity for students to build credit in college but it should really only be used in case of emergency or for small items like some grocery charges,” Paris said.

Paris decided to wait until senior year when he had a salaried job to apply for a credit card. “I know I can make the monthly payments easily because of my job and keeping the charges low still improves my credit score because I am always paying on time,” Paris said.

So will credit cards really hinder young adults in college? According to usatoday, parents have a different opinion on young students obtaining credit cards. Robyn Kahn Federman said that there is no way her daughters will have a credit card in college when they do not have an expert knowledge of finances. But it is not that easy to get a credit card as some may think. Many students get denied if they do not have an income, employment history or any credit. This brings up the next puzzling question: How can one start building credit if they are denied a card

because they have no credit history?

The best solution is to look for cards that are specifically for students or that require a co-signer. Certain credit card companies or banks will cater credit cards just for students. This can mean low interest rates, incentives and a small budget to start out.

Junior accounting major, Erin Kelly, has her financial future mapped out by starting out with a student credit card.

“I wanted to start building credit for future purchases I would need to buy like a car. Junior year seemed to be a good time to start establishing credit because I got my first steady internship making a decent amount of money so I knew I would be able to make the payments on time,” Kelly said.

Her student credit card actually gives her two percent cash back when she uses it for gas or at restaurants. Kelly also opted into paying her monthly bill in full at the end of each month instead of making the minimum payments so that she does not have to pay interest.

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Game of Loans: financing an education

BY ASHLEY SIERZEGA Staff Writer “The average federal debt of students who graduate from Cabrini with a bachelor degree is currently $27,000,” Betsy Gingerich, director of financial aid, said in an email.

Marketwatch.com reported that in 2015 the average debt for a graduate in the U.S. was $35,051.

Financing a college education is one of the most stressful aspects of a young adult’s life. There are many financial options for students to pay for their time in college: government grants, state grants, the college they are attending and private organizations. For most students this is not enough to cover the cost so they apply for a loan.

The site studentaid.ed.gov defines loans as borrowed money for college or career school. Loans must be paid back with interest. “There are 1,078 undergraduate students enrolled at Cabrini College who have a federal loan for this academic year,” Gingerich said.

Students who participated in a survey responded with 33 percent not knowing how to pay back their student loan.

“Knowing how loans function is extremely important because it teaches students how to save their money and how to make the best decision in regard to their financial situation and on debt,” Betsy Comas, freshman biology major, said.

There are two types of student loans: need-based and non-need-based. Within needbased, there are Federal Direct Subsidized loans and Perkins loans. These loans generally go to students with the greatest need. Federal Direct Unsubsidized loans do not depend on need. Federal Direct PLUS loans are loans to parents and have a somewhat higher interest rate. Another loan is a bank loan. These have the highest interest rate and cannot be forgiven through some of the new federal forgiveness options.

Gingerich recommends that the best way to pay off student debt is with the minimum monthly payment on time each month.

“To lower monthly payments is to make interest payments during the in-school deferment period,” Gingerich said. “If the interest on unsubsidized loans are not paid during deferment periods then interest capitalizes. This will increase the principal balance that the student owes.”

One big benefit of Federal Direct student loans is that if one works for a qualified nonprofit organization, their loan may be forgiven after 120 payments. Gingerich said, “A student who works full-time for a nonprofit organization may be eligible for public service loan forgiveness. This means that after paying 120 months of payments on time, the balance of the debt may be eligible for forgiveness.”

Also some students in the medical field, military, and social work might also apply for loan forgiveness.

If a student chooses to enter grad school, then the loan will continue to be deferred until the student has completed their graduate degree. “Since I am in grad school my loans get pushed off until I complete my Psyd degree which is great because it’s really hard to work while going to school full-time,” Courtney Alio, class of 2013, said.

Pew Research reports that 62 percent of 2012 graduates from upper-middle-class graduates left school with debt, which is almost double of what it was 20 years ago.

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It is time to get all of your goals in check

BY ANGELICA LITTLE Staff Writer

We live in a society where who we want to be is more celebrated than who we currently are.

We are a society that thinks excessively about the future that we already believe our present is in the past.

We browse social media and the internet gawking over our favorite celebrities and commenting “body goals,” “goals AF,” or “that’s not even fair” stacked with several emojis on to the end. We spend so much time saying “I wish I looked, lived, or dressed like that,” that we do not appreciate who we currently are. I will admit to pouting my lips after scrolling through a model’s Instagram and criticizing my own looks or life.

Of course, we, as both younger and older adults, are not the only ones who display these thoughts and behaviors.

Our younger siblings, relatives, friends and acquaintances mimic this.

We were all younger and repeated “I cannot wait to grow up.” We watched the older students stroll through our cramped school hallways and admire the mature air they carried themselves with.

The difference between us and those younger than us is the influence of social media.

They are bombarded with the same images we see daily, opening Instagram and liking pictures of women posed seductively and exposed in clothing that costs as much as college tuition.

Tumblr blogs are plastered with the lifestyles of the rich and famous.

They open Snapchat and watch videos of people

spreading hundreds, shaking plastic bags filled with drugs or pictures of celebrities with cars worth more than a house.

We see the same things and then proceed to belittle the lives we live now. We nitpick at even the smallest of things in our lives and find fault in all aspects of our lives.

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ingrained in their development into young adulthood.

Teenagers will scour the racks looking for clothes that resemble what they saw a popular Instagram model wearing; they will raid their older sibling’s or relative’s closet for a taste of what it is like to be older. They will swipe makeup off of dressers and desks to recreate what they saw a YouTube personality do with his or her makeup,

Taking a break in life: is it a good idea or not?

BY CAITLYN HUEBNER Staff Writer

Graduation day is quickly approaching.

What is one to do now that a window of opportunities has just opened up?

Regardless if the path of traveling, continuing education or a career is chosen, with all three, timing is important.

When some argue that taking a year or so off is good as a debriefing period, I, on the other hand, feel differently.

I have already made the decision to continue my education through graduate school. That is crazy, I knownot even being half-way finished with my bachelor’s and already thinking of graduate school. I have always been told that I have a thirst for knowledge. I never want to stop learning.

Although I want to go to graduate school, I have also made the decision to take a break before starting. When I tell people this plan the first thing they always say is “why would you not just go right away? Will you lose your momentum?”

I do recognize that once I am out of the so-called school mode it will be harder to get back in the swing of things.

I sometimes have a hard time coming back from summer vacation! But, what I believe is that my desire to always be learning will be the driving force to keep me going. Between the time of graduating with my bachelor’s degree and beginning my master’s degree, I will focus on my career and save money.

I think the smartest thing to do is to begin a career shortly after graduating, preferably for me, within three to six months. Once beginning a career, I would spend a couple of years working before starting a graduate program. This makes the most financial sense to me.

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Starting to work shortly after graduating will help tremendously with the repayment of college loans. Once the six month grace period is up, I do not want to be stuck. By working for a few months, I would, hopefully, be able to begin paying off my loans. My fear of returning to school without paying off the loans would be that the debt will just pile up, leaving me in a lifetime of poor financial status.

While some may want to take a year or so break from the seriousness of the real world, just remember the world keeps on moving. There will be loans and even loan interest that needs to be paid back.

By taking a year off to do whatever one’s heart desires could end up possibly hurting more than helping.

Do not get me wrong, if the financial aspect of college is not a problem, then do whatever makes one happy. If I could, I would definitely take the time to do all the impossible things I have always wanted to do before settling down in a career.

However, the cruel, constant reminder from Great Lakes Student Loans prevents me to living life to the fullest.

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not understanding what it really means to be older.

They are unprepared for leering eyes, no matter what clothes or makeup she is wearing. They are unprepared for the endless jeers, snide remarks, rumors and catcalls.

They do not understand the frustration of explaining that you wear makeup because you like it and not because you want to hide.

They do not understand the uncomfortable situation of being followed and the anxiety of telling a man to leave you alone out of fear of his retaliation.

Young men look at music videos and want to copy what their favorite musicians are wearing. They want the jewelry, clothes, hair, muscular body and the women that come with it. They then compare themselves to the men who cover magazines and pose for advertisement spreads and look in the mirror with disgust.

Because we are older, we need to work with dispelling this self-hate from our lives in order to help those that are coming after us. We have to help ourselves before we can help others.

We have to admire without then bashing ourselves.

Everywhere you look, there will always be someone more beautiful with more money and better clothes than you staring back from a screen, a page or a billboard.

Someone who can acknowledge these things without undermining themselves, compliment without the sour taste of jealousy lingering in their mouths, and smile without frowning on the inside is in a good place with themselves.

That is how we all should want to be. That should be our goals.

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My big fat expensive wedding

BY MOLLY SEAMAN Staff Writer

From the time that they are little, young girls grow up dreaming of the perfect wedding. This trend begins by dressing up in a long flowing white dress and chasing the neighborhood boy around begging him to kiss you and telling him that he has to because you are married. Or at least that is what I did.

Eventually you grow up and decide to stop tormenting your poor friend and move on to bigger and better things: Pinterest Boards.

If you do not already know, Pinterest is the perfect app for dreamers and doers alike. While using the app, users can sort and manage images known as pins by saving their collections onto pinboards.

According to a survey performed by the Knot.com, over 70 percent of Pinterest users have created a wedding board before they are even engaged.

Today, the average wedding costs about $31,213. Yikes. Unfortunately, big dreams cost big money. Luckily, apps such as Pinterest are providing new and innovative ways for brides to create the wedding of their dreams while maintaining a budget.

The first strategy to save money includes couples printing their own invitations and save-the-date notices.

Websites such as etsy.com allow the elimination of the middleman in order to get better prices and direct interaction with the designer.

The average couple spends about $1,800 on decorations for their reception.

However, in order to save money, brides have been crafting their decorations by hand. These decorations can include homemade place cards, centerpieces and even lanterns.

While mainstream weddings typically

serve chicken or fish for dinner at the reception, modern couples are now switching up the menu to save dough.

Pinterest offers several alternatives including a grilled cheese bar, a pancake bar and even a Chipotle-catered event.

Since I am one of those girls that dreams of having a large and beautiful wedding, I think that it is important to have a dress that you feel beautiful in, a venue you love and to surround yourself

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Expensive weddings are important to some people because it is a big day. with as many of your friends as possible.

I only plan on getting married once, and for that reason I plan on making my wedding one to remember.

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We need to give a big “thank you” to our parents

BY KATIE MUSKA Perspectives Editor

We learn a lot in our lives. We learn math and science and history. We take dance classes, read books and train with coaches. Our teachers hand out gold stars that turn into letter grades as we grow up. We give speeches at graduation or honors ceremonies praising our teachers for getting us this far.

The real heroes, though, are the ones behind the scene.

I call them Mom and Dad. To you, it may be grandmom or grandpa, uncle or aunt—maybe even a big brother or sister. Parents can come in all shapes and forms, but one thing they all have in common is that they deserve a tremendous “thank you” for teaching us all the things that no school ever could. Mom, Dad—this one is for you.

For all the sick days—legitamate or faked—thank you for being the ones to set us up in front of the TV with soup and Gatorade. You taught us how to take care of ourselves, whether it was a headache or a stomach bug.

For all the late-night study sessions—thank you for the help and encouragement. A school can teach you the facts, but only a parent can save you from stress. I do not know what I would have done without learning the necessities of an all-nighter, including caffeine, snacks and taking time for breaks.

For all the times I came home in tears—thank you for being my shoulders to cry on. You taught me the kind of strength and self-confidence I could and never will learn from a textbook. Boys will come and go, friends will break our trust and grades will fade into the rest of the years behind us, but you will always be there.

“They deserve a tremendous ‘thank you’ for teaching us all the things that no school ever could.”

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Thank you for teaching me the basics. I would not know how to write a check or how to curl my hair if you had not taught me, Mom. I would be lost when it came to paying my school bills, and I certainly would not have bought a

Are your 20’s a time to be selfish?

BY EMILY JANNY Staff Writer

Are your 20’s the time to bear down and work, or the time to explore and be happy? Can you do both in your 20’s?

Many people say that your 20’s are the time to enjoy life. I agree with that.

But to a certain extent.

I think that in order to truly enjoy your 20’s, you have to do what makes you happy.

I see two sides to this question. I see the side that says, “I am right out of college, it is time for me to get a job and work so I can enjoy life later.” The other side says, “I just got out of college and I want to explore and do things that I have always wanted to do.” There is not a right or wrong answer to this question.

I believe that in order to have a wonderful time while in your 20’s, you need to be successful and you need to travel.

Maybe you do not land your dream job, but that does not mean you should just automatically give up on your dream and just mess around in your 20’s. You just got out of college. You just dedicated four years or more to pursuing this dream of yours. You need to put the effort into making this dream happen.

That does not mean that you need to give up on having fun. While working and pursuing your dreams, you are allowed to have fun. So maybe you go for a weekend trip with your friends up to the mountains or go to the beach. Traveling is a big part of your 20’s. Many jobs will ask you to travel. It may not be the exact travel you want, but it is still traveling.

If I am in a relationship, that is wonderful, but who knows. I will not let that stand in the way of me achieving my dreams though.

Life does not have to stop in your 20’s. I spoke with my cousin who is now 27. She went out and got her masters degree. I asked if going for your masters and balancing a job took away from her having fun. She said if anything she

car if not for your credit, Dad. Thank you for raising me right. Thank you for teaching me that family and God come above all things. Thank you for teaching me about love and laughter and music. Thank you for showing me patience and kindness and how to be a person someone can count on. Thank you for enduring through the rough times—not just because you had to, but because you wanted to—because we all know I have not made it easy on you.

And finally, thank you that even though I am 21 years old and out of the house at college, you always make sure I know I can come back home.

Parents, thank you for teaching us the things that college simply cannot teach. We owe it all to you.

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learned how to really focus on what she wants in life.

So I think if you can find the right balance of having a job and having fun, you will truly do your 20’s the right way.

As long as I am able to have a steady job that I love doing and am able to enjoy hanging out with my friends and do things I want to do, I think I will really enjoy my 20’s.

Be selfish to a degree.

Have fun.

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Throughout my experience at Cabrini College, I can honestly say that having a major in communications has molded and shaped me into the student I am today. This is due to the resources Cabrini has offered including the classes, teachers within the communication department and the challenges assigned to fully develop the skills required to help us become better within the given field.

Being involved in communication, I know first-hand what jobs in this field students can potentially be directed to like journalism, social media, radio and integrated marketing communications.

From day one, I have been interested in radio broadcasting, which had a strong influence on me when determining what major can direct me where I imagine myself in four years.

There are many things you can do after or before you graduate with your major of interest. With that being said, your degree is very important and sets you up for more advantages within your field. It is said that the communication field is a very competitive to receive a job right after college, and yes that may be true, but a communication degree allows you many opportunities in many different areas of work in comparison to other majors.

For example, there is a variety of different radio stations and within those radio stations, there are dozens of jobs that could be done in comparison to someone who receives a degree in psychology for example. Psychology is very rewarding, but even more competitive because it is very hard to receive a job without a master’s or doctorate degree, which is most desired by employers.

I would not change my major or job choice after graduation because I have found a field I really love and am

comfortable with. Yet, just because I would not change my prefered position within the job field, it does not mean that other people will not. Many people change their minds on what they want to do midway through college and even after receiving a degree. Whether it is because another field sparked their interest or if they felt as if their degree is worthless, it happens. For example, a good friend of mine, who has been involved in their college’s department, finally realized their studies in that major was not what they wanted to do due to a lack of interest or participation in the selected major.

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about here.

Like I said before, I think degrees are very important, especially a communication degree. However, there have been multiple times where your degree does not matter when applying for the job of your choice, and I think that means that some employers could emphasize less on the importance of the degree and more on the experience and time dedicated by the student.

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Switching majors in col normal, students say

BY CHRIS FONTE Staff Writer

In high school, all students are told to figure out what they want to do in college. While some people come into college knowing what they want to major in, a good number do not.

Once they have finally chose a major and started taking the required courses, students may come to the conclusion that they do not like their major.

So what are they to do?

Freshman, Ashley Torres, said that she has no clue what to do if she does not like her major and was never told what to do if she faces this issue. Torres is trying to be a pre-dentistry major.

“It is up to my GPA to see if I can get in or not,” Torres said. “I may have to switch majors to biology if my GPA isn’t good enough for predentistry.”

Freshmen technically do not have majors until their second semester. It is common for freshmen to change their minds. The problem occurs when people wait until the end of their sophomore or beginning of junior year to make a decision.

“There are also those students who enjoy their major courses but perhaps have not been as successful as they might have liked to be,”

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Spanish professor and freshman advisor, Dr. Nick Uliano said.

“By speaking with their advisor in the department, these students may decide to make a few changes, which will improve their success in their intended major. It is generally easier to switch majors as a freshman or a sophomore. If students wait until their junior or senior year, they may not be able to complete the major in four years.”

It is good to find out earlier than later what a student may want to do.

Uliano also noted that when a student is unhappy with their major and wants to change, the best thing for that student to do is to speak with his or her advisor within the department and talk to the department head. Teachers within the department are an excellent source of information regarding a particular major. As many students face this dilemma during their college career, faculty have a good amount of experience dealing with this issue.

Sophomore, Jake Berghuas, started off his freshman year as an early childhood education major and decided he would like to switch to business his sophomore year.

“I think I fell behind a little bit in the major since switching but knowing what I wanted to do in business really helped me,” Berghaus said. “I’m glad I came to this decision when I did so I wouldn’t fall behind anymore.”

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Students give insight on study

BY EMILY CROUSE Staff Writer

Experiencing different cultures of the world can be one of the best learning experiences, especially for college students. Studying abroad students to study a foreign culture and see the world through a totally new perspective. This helps students find new interests and hobbies alon personal development. Not to mention all the new friends and connections one will be able to make.

The ability to be independent is something that students who study abroad will be forced to learn. Being away from parents, friends and s will help students truly branch out on their own. Sophomore Jessica Palatucci is currently studying abroad in Rome, Italy. “Something I’ve l is how to be incredibly independent. I’m able to travel the world by myself and not be concerned with having to have someone by my side al time,” Palatucci said.

Dylan Takats studied abroad in Ireland this past summer, where he was able to do an international internship with a political party while there. Takats is a perfect example of how studying abroad can be a great resume builder. “It shows people that you have international experien are able to learn and embrace other cultures,” Takats said.

“Things are very different here from obviously the language but even small things like household items and business hours,” Palatuc “Studying abroad forces students to adjust and adapt to a new living situation. This helps students develop into a more versatile person.”

When picking the place to study abroad, keep in mind that there are other countries nearby the one chosen.

“I’ve been to almost 10 different countries in the last three months and had the most incredible experiences with new friends that will last fo Palatucci said.

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llege is The road to mature dating requires technology

BY CECELIA HECKMAN Staff Writer

Dating and relationships change after leaving college and starting adult life. Some go from living next door to their significant other, to being miles apart. Some also have to adjust to the different forms of dating when it’s no longer acceptable to take a girl on a romantic date at Cav’s Corner.

“I would say things after school are definitely a lot more electronic because in school you’re constantly around people. It’s mostly online unless you go to a bar,” Nick Cipollone, ‘15 alumnus, said.

Online dating sites and other online connection tools, such as the growing app Tinder, have offered a new option for finding your perfect match. Cipollone said, “Two friends of mine actually just started dating girls off Tinder so I think that’s really weird.”

Many alumni, such as Lauren Hight (’15) and Jennarose DiGiacomo (’15), agreed that the most popular ways to meet people after graduation are online, at work or at a bar or club. “Most of the couples that I know that have met outside of college were either co-workers or met through mutual friends,” Hight said.

“I believe most couples meet outside of college by simply meeting at clubs or bars which has become quite the scene in our generation, as well as online dating,” DiGiacomo said.

“A popular way students meet each other after graduation is typically through work, or online or through friends,” John Solewin, ‘11 alumnus and assistant director of admissions, said. He also commented on other changes that take place in dating after graduation. “I think when dating outside of college the bar is kind of raised. You’re expected to do real

things like to out to dinner, not just take the girl to the cafe,” Solewin said.

Couples that were already together before graduation also have a large transition to deal with as they move forward both with their adult lives and with each other. Chris Keeney, ’15 alumnus, has had to work through longdistance with his girlfriend since graduation.

Keeney currently works full time for the government while his girlfriend is a member of the Disney college program in Florida. “It has definitely been different than her living down the hall,” Keeney said.

DiGiacomo has a similar situation. She stayed in the Philadelphia area while her boyfriend has moved to Virginia to continue classes. “I absolutely love when I get to travel and see him whenever I can and he can, which continues to make our relationship grow and get stronger.”

Cipollone, in a relationship of about a year and a half, doesn’t have as far to adjust to. However, timing has been a change for him since graduation. “The nature [of our relationship] has changed since we don’t have as much time for each other because we have to compensate for other friends and other commitments we have. It’s hard to have time just for us,” he said.

Though it has been an adjustment, Cipollone has still been able to make his relationship work in life after Cabrini. “We do a lot of phone calls,” Cipollone said. “She always calls me when she’s done work, I always call her when I’m on my way to work, so we kind of figured out a schedule of when we could talk.”

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This allows to have an even greater experience with opportunities to see more than just one new culture.

To learn more about studying abroad through Cabrini information can be found on the Cabrini website under the study abroad section. Study abroad coordinator, Nick Uliano, is available to students to help them through their process of setting up a study abroad trip. Students have the opportunity to study abroad in traditional semester-long and year-long programs during the summer, or by enrolling in one of the short-term study abroad courses offered by the College each spring semester. Students can also spend a semester at sea as well as a seven to 10 day international study which is a short-term credited course.

“Study abroad makes it possible for students to get to know another culture first-hand, to expand their worldview, to learn about themselves, to make friends around the world, to break out of their normal academic routine, and to enhance employment opportunities,”Uliano said.

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Stressing out: how students are handling their workload

BY KATIE BRIANTE Staff Writer

College is stressful and that seems to be something that all students can agree on.

Whether it is the day-to-day stress of getting homework in on time or the massive panic students feel around finals, most everyone experienced some sort of stress during their college years. Is it getting to be too much?

With school work, homework, internships, jobs and everything else students have to deal with, they can get over stressed very easily and it is showing. In a 2012 survey of college students by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 64 percent of students who dropped out said it was for a mental health related reason.

Professors and employers are asking a lot of students and it is having a negative effect on students and their stress levels.

“I work on campus and I also have a job back home,” Sarah Davis, English and secondary education major, said. “A few hours here and there doesn’t seem like a lot until suddenly an extra hour is all you needed to finish that paper.”

Students also find it difficult to balance everything they have to do, which just adds to the massive amount of pressure they are under.

“It isn’t my hardest class or job or life outside of school [that causes the most stress.] It’s a combination of everything,” Davis said. “Just when I think I almost have a handle on one aspect of life, another area always throws a curveball.”

Even though students have to deal with all of this pressure and stress, they have found good ways of coping with it.

Many students like going to the gym or working out to de-stress. Other students take “me time,” where they go shopping, get themselves pampered or even just hang out with friends.

“I’m also a huge supporter of naps, Davis said. “My roommates laugh because if I have ten minutes that I can’t get something else done during

then I will take that time to snooze. It’s amazing how much a quick nap can really work against the feelings of stress.”

“For me time, I like to listen to music or watch Netflix,” Mary Kate Moran, junior education major, said. “I like to take a deep breath, close my eyes and just try to let go of what is worrying me the most.”

Many students also like to allot themselves one or two “mental health days” per semester.

Those are days where students take off from class and from work and just relax and work on their mental health.

“I think relaxation is very important for college students because if we do not take time to rest, we miss out on some of the fun ‘non-stress’ experiences in college,” Moran said.

It seems that stress is just another part of going to college, but it does not mean that students are going to let it take over their lives.

“Making time to relax is the only way to survive college,” Davis said. “A little bit of stress is normal and can even be motivating, but too much is destructive. Everything in moderation, because too much time chilling can cause even more stress, but just a little bit of relaxation can be rejuvenating enough for us to tackle whatever life throws at us.”

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Staying in touch after college requires technology, students say

BY JANELLE DESOUZA Staff Writer

Making new friends while staying in contact with old friends can be difficult for anybody living in a new area.

Clayonna Bennet, freshman business major, and Stephanie Parente, senior liberal studies major, are both starting new stages in their lives, learning how to keep old friends while studying at school and building friendships with others.

Bennet, living a half-hour away from school, said she visits home almost every other weekend.

She said now that she is in college and away from home her conversations are a little different.

“Before, I wouldn’t always be on the phone with them for a long time, like before when I was home we would probably have short conversations like ‘where you at?

Alright I’m ‘bout to come to your house’ or something like that and then we’ll just finish our conversations in person,” Bennet said.

“Now we have to have a whole conversation on the phone about a situation that we might have,” Bennet said.

Sometimes, it might be hard to find time in a busy schedule to talk to friends from home.

“I can’t give them my full attention 24/7. You have a lot of responsibility and sometimes you have to put your work [and] your responsibilities first and that can kinda break up a friendship if they’re not understanding,” Bennet said.

Parente has been in college for four years and is now in when quality is lacking the friendship will also lack.

“I feel like, as you get older the number of friends you her fifth year. She has had a lot of experience with keeping in contact with friends from high school and with those have disintegrates but the value of those friendships is a lot greater than the petty friends you had when you who graduated from Cabrini last year.

“I think the first step is to reach out to the person and started college because now there’s an actual interest in find like a common ground, a common interest.” Parente the friendship not just ‘I wanna go out and party with you’ type of friendship,” Parente said. said.

Cameron Monroe, junior During college, accounting major, has visited students may gain home frequently for the past two lasting friendships years but being an RA on camas well as temporary pus has changed that. ones.

“It’s hard to maintain a long “The successful distance friendship,” Monroe friendships I have said. “It’s hard to constantly see are because me and each other and hang out with the other person each other and it takes a lot of put in like the same effort when you’re in a long disamount of effort,” tance friendship to keep those Parente said. “I find friends around.” that friendships fail when either they’re CONTINUE READING ONLINE putting in too much effort and I’m not doing it or I put in JANELLEDESOUZA7@GMAIL.COM too much effort and they’re not.”

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Dressing to impress: college students should take professional clothes seriously

BY VANESSA CHARLOT Staff Writer

As a freshman, Cabrini makes it a priority to teach its students not only the knowledge they need for their career, but help them with their career development. The professional development class teaches students a lot from creating a proper resume, presenting their talents and getting ready for an interview. The class does not have a lesson on what is appropriate to wear after college.

“If you think about it, you are a brand, so you want to carry yourself accordingly so whenever you go to class, professors can look at you as someone who dresses professional and respectful,” Kareem Calliste, assistant director of the center for career and professional development, said.

Drew Vernon, junior communication major, does not see it that way.

“It is fine to dress down in college from freshman to senior year I think, as long as you are dressed professional in a more professional environment, but if you are learning,” Vernon said. “I see no problem with being comfortable.”

For Dawn Francis, Cabrini College professor, it bothers her when her 9-year-old son goes to school in sweat pants.

“I know you are comfortable but you not showing the teacher you are dressed, ready

to learn and there to make an impression and not dressed to hang out on your couch but to take your studies seriously,” Francis said.

When dressing for any professional job or interview, Francis thinks everyone should dress for the position that they want.

“It would be good for you to think if you want to be in a managerial role, be aware of what the managers in that company are wearing and model that so when they look at you they can see you’re serious, confident and dressing the part to be professional,” Francis said.

Business casual is less formal than traditional wear for a more relaxed business environment.

“The work environment wouldn’t call for a business suit, however it would need to be professional etiquette,” Odilenny Baez, junior and President of Moda Dal Vivo, said.

However, for women, professional style can be different. Many women dance on the line of looking “office-appropriate” and “happy hour-ready.”

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Ahn touched into many fields before he found his new home at Cabrini College.

A long path that led to Cabrini

BY CAITLYN HUEBNER Staff Writer

Many young adults have the dilemma of not knowing what to do with the rest of their interest in hip-hop grew, as a freshman in college he began performing spoken word. lives. According to a study, 19 out of 20 graduates switched jobs within three years. One By his junior year, Ahn started making independent music on a computer in his room.

He and some fellow music-enthusiasts created a student performing organization where of Cabrini’s newest staff members had this exact problem.

Eugene Ahn has been a part of the Cabrini community for a little over three and a half they would perform all types of concerts around town.

In 2010, Ahn made a song about Ira Glass, which gained national attention. Ahn calls months as the social media manager. His resume is unlike anything seen before.

“First of all, everyone at Cabrini has been very accepting because it’s not everywhere this his break-out moment.

“While doing it, I never thought this was going to be my job,” Ahn said. “I just did it you can come with my resume and people would be cool with it,” Ahn said. “Everyone’s ‘cause it was fun.” been really excited about it.”

As a musician, Ahn would travel six to eight After graduating from The Ohio months a year, three weeks out of each month.

State University, Ahn’s future, like “It’s exhausting,” Ahn said. that of many students and new Now, he tries to travel for a weekend show once graduates, was unclear. a month. He most recently traveled to Baltimore, “I became a lawyer because I Maryland for a weekend show. had no clue what I wanted to do Through his music, Ahn would work with many after I graduated college,” Ahn said. universities doing student life events, trying to get Many of his friends made the those who typically wouldn’t leave their room, out. decision to take the Law School Ahn worked with Rutgers University for about a year Admissions Test, or LSATS. These doing what he calls “nerdy activities.” His interests measure reading and verbal reaincluded “Dr. Who” and “Game of Thrones” marasoning skills. Ahn decided to folthons or playing games like Settlers of Catan. low in the same footsteps. After Once the traffic from Philadelphia and New Jersey graduating from Emory School of became too much, he started looking at universiLaw, Ahn practiced federal law in ties in the Philadelphia area. And thus, Ahn’s fate at Washington D.C. for a little over Cabrini College was sealed. three years. When he was not as Ahn is proud to say that the coolest object in his happy as he could be, Ahn knew it office is a giant corkboard. was time for a change.

“To me, having a desk and corkboard after five He returned to his passion, years of being an independent musician is amazing,” music.

Ahn said.

“I was obsessed with music as a He and another musician were once talking kid,” Ahn said. about wanting to have a cubical where they could There was little room for Ahn hang up pictures with thumbtacks. People overhearnot to love music. Ahn’s mother ing would always think they were crazy. took voice in college, was an operAhn’s story is the an inspiring example to show atic singer and a choir director. His others to do what they love. sister has her master’s in classical piano performance. His father also TAKEN FROM CABRINI COLLEGE TWITTER FEED plays guitar and piano.

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Beyond the playing field: sports teaches life lessons

BY JACLYN LABES Staff Writer

to be taken away from me and it easily can be,” Treuchet said.

There are many ways to get involved with a sport that an athlete has learned to master all throughout their life besides

Treuchet knows that lacrosse will continue to be a part of his life after he graduates.

“I play in men’s leagues over the summer to get back on the field with friends from

“The team aspect is probably the hardest to give up. Having your friends with you all working towards one goal is hard to achieve all the time,” Treuchet Each and every student athlete has said. “As a team, everyone has that goal. It’s certain expectations to live up to in college. hard to end those relationships.

Why do college athletes take Athletically, some will drop off those expectations so seriously? and fitness levels may drop but If a student athlete does not having a job takes over the time keep their GPA at least above that was put into being a college the minimum requirement, they athlete. Most won’t have time are putting their playing time to incorporate lacrosse or any at risk. Therefore, the academic sport into their lives as much as expectations are an important they would like.” factor that student athletes take Whether it be a physical or seriously in college or else they mental issue that an athlete cannot play. struggles with after graduation, “In college you have full resolving those issues are responsibility for your own important to one’s overall well success,” Carter Treuchet, senior being in general. midfielder on the lacrosse team, Playing the sport that they said. love in college will only be a Treuchet is a senior marketing stepping-stone in their life major this year and has been where they got to express it. playing lacrosse since he was 4 Throughout the rest of any years old. He is a perfect example student athlete’s life, finding a of an athlete who has put a lot of way to incorporate the sport that dedication into the sport he loves they care about so much may and knows what he needs to do in seem hard sometimes when order to continue to do that. they miss it so much but they After college though, the will eventually find some way to chances seem to be one and a do it. million to make it on into the PAIGE WAGNER / PHOTO FOR PUB Athletes do not give up professional world of any sport. on their team during college According to the NCAA, More Being a part of an athletic team teaches camaraderie and is an experience that athlete’s will carry with and they will not give up on than 460,000 compete as NCAA them throughout their lives. continuing involvement with athletes, and just a select few home, as well as annual tournaments,” the sport they have a passion for at another within each sport move on to compete at actually playing on a team.

No one should let the thought of not Treuchet said. “I’ll play as much as I can time in their life if they wish to do so. the professional or Olympic level.

Those odds might seem frightening to being able to play in the professional world after I leave Cabrini and give back to the some people, but no statistic could put a put them down because there are many program here. I could also see coaching JACLYNLABES@GMAIL.COM damper on the passion that some players more opportunities for these athletes to somewhere in my future eventually.”

How do student athletes have a hard utilize in their future beyond the years of have for the game. time adjusting after graduating?

“I love playing lacrosse so I don’t want it playing in college.

Sports gambling on college campuses has become a popular hobby

BY NASIR RANSOM Staff Writer

How much is too much when it comes to betting on sports games? For a tradition as old as the games played, a student’s point of view was much needed.

Sophomore Ethan Trusty has not ever bet on a game himself but a lot of his friends do it all the time.

“The Eagles vs Cowboys game, my friend bet ten dollars on the eagles to win but they lost,” said Trusty. “I’ve been to some other schools and it’s like always sit down on Sunday nights and have bets on every single football game.” For him if he ever was to bet on a game he would bet what he’s most comfortable with and to start small.

Is betting on sports an addictive activity or fun spare time hobby? For Tyler Chamberlain, freshman, it is a hobby of his. Most recently he bet $200 on the Denver Broncos to win against the Green bay Packers and won.

“The most I ever bet was when Ohio State played Virginia Tech. I bet about seven things on the game and that was about 1,100 total. I ended up walking away with 450 in winnings,” Chamberlain said When asked if betting is addictive, Chamberlainsaid, “It’s definitely addicting whether you win or lose because when you win you feel like you’re on fire so you just bet more.

When you lose you do the same thing bet more until you win your money back or not.”

According to ncpgambling.org, about 67% of all students bet on sports and 85% of American adults have gambled at least once in their lifetime. If it is a hobby for some, it certainly is a popular hobby.

Kayla Byrd, a sophomore, early childhood education major, said, “I don’t bet on any sports games at all because it is illegal when it’s for money and not for fun only.”

She does not have the time to follow sports professionally.

“I don’t think that sports betting is huge on campus,” Byrd said. “I don’t hear of people doing it at all so it not as big as it probably is on other schools campuses.”

Gambling on sports is not something that just occurs on campus illegally. It is also frequent in places like Vegas or other casino towns.

“Living in Atlantic City I know that gambling on sports is a big thing going on under the table, since it is not yet legal in New Jersey,” Mike Schugar, senior human resources

major, said. “It isn’t something I have ever been a part of. Managing my money with it, the fact that is illegal, just a few of the reasons I’ve never got involved. It seems that most illegal gambling comes from people with a low income. Managing their money while gambling must not be easy. It is definitely more about the money than the fun in Atlantic City.”

Gambling is just one of many addictions in the country. Just like all addictions managing money can begin to be a problem at some point.

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According to ncpgambling.org, sports betting is the most popular form of gambling amongst people that are the ages of 14-22.

Just one in three consumers pay off their credit card bill every month.

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Some athletes choose a school based on their perspective: athletic programs Austin A Cav’s

Edelman

BY MARISSA ROBERTO Staff Writer

BY AUSTIN EDELMAN Guest Writer I started playing Lacrosse when I was in 6th grade.

I was very active as a kid and loved playing sports.

I played football in the fall, basketball in the winter and I did not have anything to play in the spring.

I tried playing baseball but it was too boring.

My older brother started playing lacrosse for his high school at the time.

I went to a couple of his games and it looked pretty fun.

It was not long after I started playing and I fell in love with the sport.

As I transitioned from middle school to high school, I started to realize I was pretty good at lacrosse.

I started playing for a bunch of different club teams and participated in showcases.

I was fortunate enough to get recruited here at Cabrini and it was a decision I will never regret.

I have met so many great people here at Cabrini and it has opened doors to a better future for me.

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According to the National Collegiate Athletic Association, there are around eight million students participating in their high school athletics programs across the nation.

With over eight million teenagers playing a sport at a high school level, only around 460,000 of them choose to continue playing in college.

Playing a sport in college is a student’s decision.

They choose the path they want to take in college.

“I’ve been playing soccer since I was 4 years old and always wanted to play it in college,” Sal Zampirri, freshman soccer player, said.

What made Zampirri want to become a Cavalier? What makes most high school athletes pick Cabrini over any other college out there?

“I saw a beautiful campus, an opportunity to play on a good soccer team and to get into a good education program which the soccer coach, Rob Dallas, informed me about,” Zampirri said.

Zampirri is not the only one who saw a beautiful campus.

Sophomore, Jackie Ware, has been swimming competitively since she was 8 years old. She saw Cabrini as a great place to

go to school, where she was open to many opportunities, which were both academic and non-academic.

The college reached out to her first for academic purposes. She then showed

have had come in,” Colfer said. “Not only athletically but also academically.”

One of the main purposes of college is to earn a degree and obtain skills that will benefit the student in the future.

“In the nature of what we do as a college, that academics has to be at the forefront of all of our recruiting discussions,” Colfer said. “Most of the student-athlete’s that come here understand that and appreciate that.”

With both education and athletics having an equal importance in college life, the athletic department looks for potential players who not only excel in a particular sport but who also show character and the ability to succeed in the classroom.

“All of the athletic coaches spend a great amount of time making sure their studentGRAPHIC DESIGNED BY KEVIN MOYLETT athletes are not only interest in the swim team and the college getting better athletically but are also staying immediately put her into contact with the on track academically,” Timothy McDonald, swim coach. head men’s basketball coach, said.

“Cabrini had what I called the package Making sure potential Cavalier athletes deal,” Ware said. “It has a wonderful understand what playing a college sport education program which is what I am means is key. interested in and has a swim team with a The influx of interested incoming athletes great atmosphere, team and coaching staff.” has increased immensely and will continue Stephen Colfer, assistant athletic director to do so for the college, especially with the and head men’s lacrosse coach, explained addition of new sports teams. that athletes look at three different aspects “As we continue and look at the when picking a college. They look for an construction of the pavilion and other academic, environmental and athletic fit. advancements, that is only going to bring a He believes that all three of these aspects higher level student-athlete,” Colfer said. are important.

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Goodbye college and goodbye sports

BY ANNA LAQUINTANO Staff Writer

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Edelman played in 17 games and was named to the CSAC AllAcademic team last season.

Athletics are a huge part of certain people’s lives.

Being a college athlete is a big deal. Some try and go on to become professionals and make it to the big leagues. But what happens to those who do not? What happens to athletes that end their playing career when their college career is finished?

Most Cavaliers have been playing sports for a good portion of their lives.

Alexis Cunningham, senior political science, English, environmental studies and environmental science majors, said, “I’ve been running all through out high school and I ran for Cabrini for about two years.”

After their college career is over, this usually calls an end to their athletic career, as well.

Many will say goodbye to the sport they love but some may even chose to follow their passion for the sport by coaching or helping out with the team in the future.

“I may actually have an assistant coach opportunity for cross country or track in field in graduate school so that is pretty exciting,” Cunningham said.

“Coaching probably isn’t for me but I would definitely come back and see my teammates play if I could,” Amy Held, senior women’s tennis player, said.

Throughout all of the workouts, practice and games, playing a sport has a big impact of an athlete’s life. Players put their heart and soul into their athletic careers, which can make it hard to leave

behind.

“Running cross country has shaped me into a much more determined individual,” Cunningham said. “I love setting goals for myself, and it really boosts my self-esteem.”

“I am definitely miss running at practice with my team the most,” Cunningham said. “There’s nothing better than sharing something you love with your teammates. The social aspect of running is super supportive.”

“Tennis has put such a great impact on my life,” Held said. “It gave me something to enjoy at the end of the day. I love playing and I love playing with my teammates.”

“Of course I am going to miss playing but the part I will cherish the most is the friendships I made from my teammates,” Held said. “I will never forget them and the memorable times I had with each and every one of them.”

Although many careers will end this year and the many more to come, the truth is this, ‘once an athlete... always an athlete.’

Their career will be looked back on as something to be cherished because they accomplished athletics their early lives. This is something they will remember forever.

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Senior Mo O’Connell takes on a new leadership role for basketball

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BY MOIRA PRIOR Staff Writer

Mo O’Connell is a senior basketball cocaptain and exercise science major with a minor in leadership.

O’Connell plays forward and is No. 10 on the basketball team. She has been playing on the court since she was six years old.

Now in her last year of competitive play, O’Connell has taken on a leadership role for the team.

“You work so hard for four years to get it and then be recognized,” O’Connell said.

In the 2014-2015 season, O’Connell appeared in 26 games. She averaged 2.7 points and 2.7 rebounds in 11 minutes

per game. She is going to continue giving it her all on the court for this 2015-2016 season.

Balancing school and basketball came easier to O’Connell than she thought it would.

“In between classes and practices, I try and get some studying and homework done,” O’Connell said. “It really is all about time management.”

As team captain, O’Connell makes sure each of her teammates have a positive attitude and are ready for game day.

“We always say we gotta stick together no matter what’s going on,” O’Connell said. “We have to pick each other up.”

Her teammates look up to her as a role model and appreciate the positivity she brings to the team.

“She is always vocal and always has something great to say. She is key on putting in the extra work to get better,” teammate, Caroline Price, said.

Women’s head basketball coach, Kate Pearson thinks O’Connell, is one of the hardest working players on the team.

“She has been a leader on the team since her freshman year by playing hard whenever she was on the court and being the most vocal player when she is on the sideline,” Pearson said. “Mo joins her fellow seniors as a captain and we will rely heavily on her positive attitude, work ethic, and experience to lead us in our quest for a fourth straight championship.”

O’Connell has worked hard to get where she wanted to be. She hopes to make her last season has a Cavalier one to

remember.

“It’s kind of scary,” O’Connell said.

“This is the last time I am going to be playing competitively. That is going to mean something to everyone.”

Since high school, O’Connell has a tradition of eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich before every game. Blasting music in the locker room is something that gets her pumped up for games.

O’Connell is also a member of the women’s lacrosse team.

She plays with her heart and works hard to succeed in everything she does.

This is something that she will always be remembered for.

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O’Connell was named co-captainof the women’s basketball team this year.

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O’Connell enters her fourth and final season as a Cavalier.

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Volleyball claims third straight CSAC championship

BY JACLYN LABES Staff Writer

by the referees during the match were nothing that the ladies

way to get ahead again and come out strong.

have their share of bad calls whether or not we agree or dis-

The Cavaliers (25-9) volleyball team claimed the 2015 CSAC championship in a 3-0 win against the Neumann University Knights (16-20).

The defeat was accomplished in a three-peat. The scores ended 25-18 during the first set, 26-24 in the second set and then the team finished off the final set with a 25-16 win.

The team eagerly headed into the first set with a positive attitude for the game. The ending score ratio of 25-18 uplifted the crowd’s spirit for the rest of the game.

“That game we had very high spirits. Usually we get in funks and sometimes it’s hard for us to shake off mistakes but tonight we definitely had PAIGE WAGNER / PHOTO FOR PUB a better attitude,” Jen Grenauer, The Cav’s will face cross-street rival, Eastern University, in the first round of the NCAA tournament. senior opposite, said.

Claiming the CSAC title agree. But despite the bad calls, “This win feels amazing. This could not handle. Even during against Neumann was a big sucwe were able to come out with a is the third year in a row that we that second set when they were cess for the team. The calls made win,” Grenauer said. have won. The referees always tied up 16-16, they found their

Kelly Guarino, junior libero, was honored as the most valuable player after the game.

Since the ladies won their conference, they received an automatic bid to the 2015 NCAA Tournament.

“We usually play tough teams during the NCAA but we have played some hard teams this season that have helped us prepare.

I am excited for the NCAA and hopefully we can make it past round one,” Genauer said.

The team is continuing to practice and prepare themselves for the NCAA tournament.

“After this win it’s a clean slate and time to practice hard for the NCAA,” Genauer said.

The Cav’s will ironically face eagle road rivals, Eastern University, in the first round of the tournament.

The match will take place in Galloway, NJ at Stockton University on Friday, Nov. 13. The game is set to start at 5:30 p.m.

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Three letters no athlete ever wants to hear before the word injury: ACL RENEE OLIVER Sports Editor

How do college athletes deal with this? There is no way to foresee an injury happening, especially one of this caliber.

An ACL injury does not only physically affects an athlete; it takes a toll on them emotionally and mentally as well.

As a college athlete, one works so hard throughout their entire athletic career to make “It is really frustrating right now because it to the collegiate level and live out their I feel like my leg can do so much more but childhood dreams. it physically can’t and I’m not a patient “One minute I’m having the best game person,” Penecale said. “This whole process I’ve ever played in my two years of being is really all about being patient.” at Cabrini and the next thing I know I’m According to an article by livestrong. scheduling surgery,” Sam Penecale, women’s com, since 1988, the NCAA and the soccer player, said.

National Athletic Trainers’ Association have All of that hard work and years of developed an injury surveillance system that accomplishments can be set back with one collects injury reports sent in by trainers. bad landing, change of direction or a hard From 2004 and on, there were 200,000 hit. injury reports, which calculates out to be ACL stands for anterior cruciate ligament. about 12,500 injuries per year.

It is one of the four main ligaments and is the Female athletes suffer from up to five central stabilizer of the knee. Although it is times as many ACL injuries as male athletes. the smallest of the four, it serves as the most Unfortunately, there are anatomical and important function. hormonal reasons why women are so prone Penecale played in only four games of her to ACL injuries. Nowadays, trainers are sophomore season this year, before having guiding players to land and change direction to take to the sidelines because of her ACL in ways that can help decrease the risk of an injury.

ACL injury.

“It happened so fast I didn’t really know With more research about ACL injury what happened,” Penecale said. “I didn’t prevention being done and new rehabilitation know it was my ACL until I got my MRI.” treatments being created, hopefully athlete’s According to Dr. Tarek O. Souryal of Texas knee injuries will decrease.

Sports Medicine, it usually takes the athlete In the mean time, those who have suffered about six months to return to their respective PHOTO SUBMITTED BY CODY CALISE must continue to push to help their knee and sport. Some physicians say nine and others ACL get back to what it once was. They have say a year. National results show a 96 to 98 According to livestrong.com, ACL injuries are the most common knee injuries among athletes. got to trust the process. percent return to the sport.

“Out of this experience I really learned Cody Calise, senior communications major, was a standout high school football player. Calise had hopes of playing in college to have trust,” Penecale said. “It’s made me mentally tougher because I never thought I could do this.” before tearing his ACL. “I’ve never had to push myself like this,” Penecale said. “Yeah, this sucks but it’s one “Unfortunately, I injured my knee on the first game of my senior year,” Calise said.

“After six months of rehab I thought it was best to focus on my academic career instead day closer to being out on the field with my team again.” of my athletic career.”

ROLIVER4423@GMAIL.COM Keep in mind that, yes, athletes are now more likely to return to activity but their knee and overall body function will never be what it once was.

“I never got full range of motion back so that is a problem,” Calise said. “I sometimes have to get my knee drained from swelling and limp occasionally.”

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