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VOL. LVII, ISSUE 9
Winter Storm Jonas leaves its mark
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Winter Storm Jonas swept through the East Coast, but it did not stop the campus from working tirelessly to keep students safe. BY JILL NAWOYSKI Editor in Chief Although winter storm walloped the east coast all weekend, the Cabrini community pulled together so well that by Tuesday, the campus parking lots and walkways were so clear that it was hard to believe that some surrounding communities were still crippled. Winter storm Jonas swept through the United States this past weekend leaving at least 48 dead, a quarter million customers without power and many with a dangerous Monday morning commute, according to the Weather Channel. According to the Huffington Post, 11,000 flights were cancelled, extreme flooding was seen in shore areas and 11 states declared a state of emergency as the storm hit the east coast. One key problem with this storm is the record amounts of snow left still days later after the storm. The snowfall is starting to cause roof collapses around the country and feet of snow are seen in locations all over the coast. Although the snow may have stopped falling later this past weekend, it did not mean that everything could resume as normal. The storm left the college’s campus with a cancellation on Monday as well as a delay early Tuesday in order to ensure safety for the school’s community. “The campus community really pulls together in times like these to support one another and to make sure that the students and staff are safe,” Sue Kramer, director of residence life, said. The closures happened with the hopes of plowing more of campus and making it possible for students to park their cars. “Facilities did an amazing job working hard to ensure that the parking lots were cleared and students had safe sidewalks to walk on,” Akirah Massenburg, assistant director of residence life, said. Residence Life works closely with Sodexo, Public Safety and Facilities to provide temporary housing to employees who work during the storms and can not safely get home. Residence Life also worked to create programs to keep students busy and out of the snow, such as planning movie nights, board game gatherings and hanging out with friends. Students were seen working together to dig their cars out of the snow on Residential Boulevard. Resident assistants and professional staff members joined in the effort to ensure that students were not alone during the shoveling process. “While the snow can make our campus look even more picturesque than usual, the quantity of snow from Winter Storm Jonas was challenging to manage and remove,” Dr. Donald Taylor, college president, said. “The Facilities staff always do a remarkable job getting roads, walkways, and parking areas clear so the campus can function safely. This
storm was no exception.” Maintenance had a tireless effort to clear sidewalks, roads and parking lots around campus. “We all owe our Facilities team a collective ‘thank you’ for the long hours they worked to get our campus up and running,” Taylor said. “The same goes for our other essential personnel, including Public Safety, Residence Life, Dining Services, Dixon Center staff and the others who continue to serve our campus during storms. I thank them for their professionalism and commitment to the College.” JNAWOYSKI@GMAIL.COM
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Students enjoyed the time off from school by venturing out into the snow.
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Why a new year should still mean the same you Some say that with a new year comes a chance to reinvent yourself and although that sounds extremely exciting and promising, it is just not true. Why do we have to wait a whole year to decide to work out? Why do we have to use the calendar changing as an excuse to be the person that we have always wanted to be? Each day when we wake up, we open our eyes. Yes. Our eyelids open and our eyes are exposed. Although it seems like such an easy concept, it is more than that. Each day, waking up is a blessing. It sounds extremely cliche, but it is the truth. Each day, our bodies perform a mini miracle. They give us the chance to start over. The chance to be a better person than we were yesterday. We are all who we are for a reason and each and every one of us has special traits and qualities that make us pretty amazing. So you didn’t get to make it to the gym yesterday because you were too tired. You had ice cream for dinner and went right to bed. We get it. It was not ideal, but it was what you needed in that moment. Okay, so yesterday you yelled at your mom on the phone because you were having a bad day and did not say sorry. Well, today you were given the chance to start over. A clean canvas was handed to you to paint a picture of the person that you want to be. So, go to the gym, eat something nutritious for dinner and give your mom a call. Instead of waiting for New Year’s day to make a list of your goals, dreams, hopes and aspirations, make one every week. In fact, make one every day. Remember what your strengths are and do not forget to work on your weaknesses. If you want 2016 to be your year, go out and do something about it. Make your resolutions stronger. Instead of saying that you want to go to the gym tomorrow, say that you’ll try a new work out or you’ll ask someone at the gym for help. Instead of promising that you’ll get all A’s, promise yourself that you’ll engulf yourself in what you’re learning… and that you’ll learn outside of the classroom, too. Each person has a set of strengths and things that make them unique. Instead of waiting for New Years to put them to use, use them now. Open your treasure chest of strengths and put them towards learning something new every day, making more connections in the workforce or simply trying
to be a better person or help out the community. Do not wait for New Year’s Day to start over. Today is the day that you were given the chance to be the person that you want to be with the strengths that you have and if it does not work out, there’s always tomorrow. If that is not something to celebrate, then we do not know what is.
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Some students dedicate their time to resolutions for the new year while others believe it is just a fad.
Partnership offers new opportunities for students BY ALLIE STEIN & ANTHONY SHOPA Staff Writers As the 2015 fall semester was coming to a close, new opportunities for Cabrini students were just beginning. As of December 2015, Cabrini has started its newest partnership with Cecil College, a community college in Northeast Maryland. Through this partnership, Cecil students now have the opportunity to take Cabrini courses at Cecil College campuses. By following this two-year program, students will find a different and more convenient way in which they can achieve a bachelor’s degree from Cabrini. If students decide to follow this partnership, they can earn a Bachelor of Arts in Leadership from Cabrini in areas such as accounting, business, communication, criminal justice, English, entrepreneurship, history, psychology or sociology. Although this partnership is new, Cabrini is no stranger to partnering with other accredited colleges and universities. Cabrini already partners with several other accredited colleges in the Philadelphia area, including Delaware County Community College and Community College of Philadelphia. Through these partnerships, students are able to transfer credits from the college of their choice into Cabrini, depending upon their coursework. Cabrini does accept the general-education core courses from all associate-degree programs, however students are required to take 3–6 additional credits. These credits must come from Cabrini’s ECG 300 “Engagements with the Common Good” course and three religious studies credits. Marguerite Weber, vice president of adult and professional programming at Cabrini College, shared that Cabrini is excited to begin its partnership with Cecil College. She believes that by offering a customized and convenient education for Cecil students, Cabrini will be their likely choice when they are looking to advance their degree. In addition to the program, Cabrini will also be offering greater
pathways for high school and post-bachelorette work. For those students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree, they will now have the opportunity to earn post-baccalaureate certificates and complete graduate programs. Enrollment with advanced standing will also be offered to high school students at Oxford High School. It is clear that Cabrini’s newest partnership will be offering many new options and opportunities for students who are looking to achieve success.
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Aug. 2014 While the city of Flint, Michigan waits for the connection of a new water system, the community complains about the smell, appearance and personal health concerns regarding the water pulled from the Flint River, in efforts to save money.
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Summer 2014 Community is advised to boil water after testing revealed water is contaminated with coliform bacteria.
Oct. 2014 A General Motors plant denies further use of water due to the rusting of parts.
Jan. 2015 The original source of water from Detroit offers to be of use again for the city of Flint. Flint denies Detroit’s aid and insists the water is safe.
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Jan. 28 The Flint community receives about 200 cases of bottled water within a 30-minute time period during a giveaway program. March 19 The city affirms that they will spend $2.24 million on water supply improvements, immediately.
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Course explores why the rich’s wealth continues to grow while everyone else’s wealth remains stagnant BY RENEE OLIVER Co-Sports Editor The average American wants to live out that ‘American dream’ that is embedded into their brains from a young age. The goal is to get ahead in life and make more money to support ourselves and loved ones. Except now, for the average American, there is something major that is standing in the way of reaching that goal. Two words: wealth inequality. According to a report by Chuck Collins and Josh Hoxie of Institute for Policy Studies, America’s 20 richest people own more wealth than the bottom half of the population of the United States combined. This is an issue that affects the majority of the citizens in the U.S. because income for average Americans have stagnated since the late 1970s, while income for the top one percent have climbed steadily. The latest Forbes 400 rankings state that together, these 20 Americans own about $732 billion. That number is greater than the entire wealth owned by the bottom half of the U.S. population, which consists of 152 million people. Just let that sink in. How is it that the American economy system let 20 people have more money than the entire half of the population? Professor David Murata, an Engagement for the Common Good fellow at the college, discusses and informs his students of the income inequality issue in his ECG 300 course. Murata revealed in an email that the key contributing factors to the gap is due to a combination of many things. “There are several key factors that cause the major gap of income inequality in the U.S.A.,” Murata said. “Most of the economists would list five or six causes for this, such as globalization, weakened unions and low income tax rate for the top 10 percent of Income Earners.” “I think it is a combination of several intertwined causes,” Murata said. According to a pewresearch.org study by Emmanuel Saez, U.S. income inequality has been rising steadily since
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the 1970s and has now reached levels that have not been met since 1928. The top one percent of families, the rich, are making way more and paying less in taxes compared to the bottom 90 percent, which consists of middle to low class American citizens. One would think that these numbers would be reversed. Shouldn’t the top one percent be paying more in taxes since their income is steadily increasing and they can actually afford it? Unfortunately
that is GRAPHnot the case. IC DESIGNED BY ABBIE The rich continue to KEEFE become wealthier while the poor are only getting poorer. “In 1965, CEOs earned an average of $832,000 annually compared to $40,200 for workers. According to Fortune.com, in 2014, CEO pay had risen to an average of $16,316,000 compared to only $53,200 for workers,” Mu-
rata said. “So, the common workers’ pay stays relatively the same, while the top executives get paid more than 300 times the average worker,” Murata said. 100 years ago, the rich gained their earnings from the income that was accumulated by their families past generations. Today, the large amounts of money sitting in their bank accounts were not handed to them; they have actually worked for it in jobs that now pay incredibly well. Yes, one may believe that they should receive whatever is owed to them. Still, the question must be asked that are the CEOs of major companies really worth 300 times the average worker or is the CEO just rewarding himself because he has the power to do so? The gap between the rich and everyone else has grown too large; and America agrees. A Pew Research Center survey stated that 61 percent of Americans believe that the U.S. economic system favors the wealthy. Only 35 percent said it is fair to most people. Of course, the low and middle-income classes were most likely to say that the economic system favors the rich. However, 52 percent of high-income people said that the economic system indeed does favor the wealthy. “There will always be the rich and the poor distinction within the current system of capitalism,” Murata said. “One works harder, and one is rewarded better than those who do not work as hard as the one. Question here is a matter of degree.” How high will the degree of inequality reach? Only time will tell. “I think ordinary citizens and residents in U.S.A. can spread the word about this income inequality and the causes for that to everyone,” Murata said. “Tell your parents, siblings, friends, coworkers and everyone who is willing to listen that the government policies to reduce the gap between the rich and the poor must be maintained.”
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Commentary: How interested in politics are college students?
in this year’s election. In this day and age most college kids do not know which party they are going to vote for or better yet which party their parents are in favor of. Kids nowadays are registered Politics are a topic that many college students know very little to nothing about. to vote but have never actually voted before. Since politics are a heavy topic students would prefer not to have this conversation “I have never voted before but I am planning on voting this year," Breana Capone, a with their friends. sophomore biology major, said. "I am Although some students do folleaning towards Bernie Sanders.” low politics, it is not a topic looked Although some kids can vote it deeply into. Most of the time, it is a does not mean that they are aware of quick scroll through and not one of what each political party has to bring the topics shared on their social meto the table. Adults do not go looking dia sites. for political updates. Adults wait until “I really do not know who I am they are presented to them. going to vote for," Monica Reago, a A study done at the University of sophomore psychology major said Maryland showed that the focus of "I know I do not want Donald Trump the study was on Super Tuesday and to win though." how many kids tuned in to that poJESS FERRARELLI / PHOTO FOR PUB In a recent study conducted by litical broadcast. The results showed the International Center for Media Politics is a topic that some students are not extremely interested in. that only 28 students identified them& the Public Agenda at the Universiselves as Republicans, and Super ty of Maryland, it showed that 200 students were asked to blog about how much they Tuesday focused on the Republican Party. This shows that only a small amount identituned in to election coverage and other political issues. The results are startling and fied themselves as Republicans or they were not sure about their party. show that teenagers rush through political news. Although, some adults in college are aware of Politics and are aware of what party The outcome showed that students spent less than 30 minutes looking at political that they are going to vote for in the election. They do follow the political debates and articles, and when they did, they quickly skimmed through the articles. In the times stay updated with the current standings of each candidate. when news was looked at it was in the midst of doing other things and not compreTyler Klitchko, a freshman accounting major, said “I am a fan of Donald Trump hended to the full extent. because he is not afraid to voice his opinion and he tells it like it is.” Currently the standings for the primary Republican candidates are: Donald Trump The percentage of voters that want a certain candidate to run in the presidential in the lead with 34.8 percent, Cruz with 18.8 percent and Rubio with 11.6 percent of the election changes on a day-to-day basis. The 2016 elections will be here soon and the voters wanting them as their candidate. two candidates to run in the 2016 elections will On the other side, the primary Democratic standings are: Hilary Clinton in the lead be chosen sooner than later. TENNETT23@GMAIL.COM with 51.2 percent, and Bernie Sanders with 38.0 percent of the voters want them to run
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The Missionary Sisters work with those with AIDS in Swaziland.
Trip to Swaziland helped students ‘make a difference’ BY ASHLEY SIERZEGA Staff Writer “I decided to go to Swaziland because I wanted to make a difference. I wanted my winter break to matter and a service opportunity like this allowed me to do that,” sophomore early childhood education and special education major, Sabrina Lee, said. Over winter break she and a few other students with faculty and staff traveled to Swaziland, one of the smallest countries in Africa. The biggest health issue in Swaziland is HIV/AIDS. The average life expectancy is 50 years. The Missionary Sisters who founded Cabrini College work with those afflicted with AIDS in Swaziland. “The education, business, social work and psychology departments have all worked with this partnership to provide support to the mission over the last six years,” Colleen Poole said. Field experience coordinator Colleen Poole was the main organizer of the service trip. A lot of preparation went into the trip. Junior social work major Kimberly Miralda said, “We had meetings to prepare to go to Swaziland. I had to go to a travel clinic to get shots. I had to get anti-malaria pills and insect repellent to travel.” While in Swaziland the students helped run a camp for teenagers. Each student had to
create an hour long activity and gather the materials needed prior to leaving for the trip. “We helped with registration, organization, scavenger hunts, activities and talent shows,” Lee said. Swaziland was in the summer season, so students were off from school. “We left Cabrini College at 5:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 1 and the students returned on Jan. 12th,” Poole said. In addition to organizing the mission trip, Poole and professor of exercise science and health promotion, Dr. Verde, used video chat to communicate with the camp staff to talk about what they needed. They gathered donations, school supplies and recreational equipment for the youth in Swaziland. “When we arrived at Cabrini Ministries we worked with the education staff to plan the camp schedule and team to teach the activities. One staff member from Cabrini Ministries worked with each of our groups as a co-teacher and translato because the students are just learning English,” Poole said. At the end of each long day the students would have time to reflect on what was happening around them. “The hardest part of traveling was the long plane rides. The longest one including delays was 18 hours. That is a long time to sit in one area,” Lee said.
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Sarah Palin endorses Trump in hopes of Iowa's vote BY CASEY SEMENZA Staff Writer To many people, the recent backing of Donald Trump by Alaskan politician Sarah Palin seemed to come out of left field. Palin had been absent for most of the campaign strategies possibly because she had a strategy of her own. Palin and Trump share many similarities from being celebrities on TV to having their own distinct hair style. This union was in the works from the beginning when Trump endorsed Palin in 2008. Now it was time for Palin to return the favor in hopes that Trump would earn more votes. According to the New York Times, this recent backing of Trump does not necessarily guarantee him votes or popularity. Though it may gain him more jokes and side remarks, Palin has been working hard in Iowa for supporters. This endorsement came at the most opportune time as now Trump is excitedly preparing to win the hearts of Iowa voters. “I am a first generation American and what Trump would call an ‘anchor baby,’” senior social work major Jennellee Salazar, said. “Sarah Palin has been known to have a certain amount of religious supporters. He thinks that by rallying these people he will create a stronger image.” Trump does in fact hope for a stronger image and thinks Palin could get him there. Palin has hope for a media frenzy which will launch these two political leaders into Twitter hashtags and Facebook posts. “Sarah Palin, in my opinion, is doing what Trump is doing, trying to make this campaign a publicity stunt,” history and secondary education major, Treci Butler, said. “Anyone, especially any political figure, that supports Trump does not care about true American values.”
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Just another typical celebrity Twitter fight BY SARA JOHNSEN Staff Writer
Recently, rapper Nicki Minaj and Farrah Abraham, mother from MTV’s show, “Teen Mom,” were involved in a Twitter feud that sparked after Abraham’s debut of her new show. Minaj harshly commented on Abraham’s poor treatment of her mother, and Abraham fired back stating that Minaj’s music videos were overly sexual and inappropriate. When these feuds spark on social media, fans and followers are the ones to decide who is right and who made the better point. In my opinion, no one did. I do not follow or pick sides to Twitter fights because I have actual things to think about. Twitter confrontations are meaningless and pointless. Sometimes I think half of these battles are made up so that the publicity of both of the celebrities goes up. This situation will blow over and tabloid magazines will move on to the next hot topic that will get the most attention from their readers. Both of these celebrities can be
considered role models and are aware that younger people follow them, so I think it is outrageous that either of them used the crude language that they did. It is pathetic
is not excessive. The only thing I know about Farrah Abraham is that she had unprotected sex while she was a teenager and got famous for it. I do not listen to Nicki
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Nicki Minaj (left) and Farrah Abraham (right) were involved in a Twiter fight.
enough to know that posting your conflicts on Twitter is childish. The only people who justifiably can have Twitter arguments are middle-schoolers, because they do not know any better. It is obvious these feuds happen so that the celebrity’s fans can get involved in the drama. In the end, Nicki Minaj probably does not care that Farrah Abraham will not let her daughter listen to her music, and Nicki Minaj’s remarks about how Farrah Abraham treats her mom probably will not change her actions. Twitter confrontations are stupid. There are more important things that should be reported on in magazines, like global warming, poverty and world hunger. But if people of this generation are infatuated with who is starting beef with who on Twitter, then that is something to be worried about. SJOHNSEN1996@GMAIL.COM
and it makes me think poorly of both of them. I have never been a fan of “Teen Mom,” and my knowledge of Nicki Minaj
Minaj besides what I hear on the radio (but she is one of the best female rappers of her time, I will admit). These two women should be mature
The Golden Globes: the night of movies and stars BY MEGAN SCHAFER Staff Writer
The 73rd Golden Globes was held on Sunday, Jan. 10. The Golden Globes are about honoring the best in film and American television. During this night, many actors and actresses gather around to celebrate those who have won or were even nominated. The categories are divided into two sections: comedy and musicals and drama. “The Revenant,” “Joy,” “Trainwreck” and “Concussion” are just some of the movies that won and were nominated for the Golden Globes. There are several moments that really stuck out to me while I watched the show. One of the moments was when Eva Longoria and America Ferrera spoke and called out racism. When Longoria and Ferrera walked out on stage, they started off by saying they are not other Latina actresses. Longoria introduced herself “not as Eva Mendes.” Ferrera introduced herself as “not Gina Rodriguez.” The joke originally started out when the Golden Globes announced the nominees and referred to Ferrera as the “Jane the Virgin” star Gina Rodriguez. After they announced the winner, Longoria said, “Thank you, Salma.” Ferrera said, “You’re welcome, Charo.” The next moment that I enjoyed was Sylvester Stallone’s
standing ovation. Stallone is a 69-year-old star who finally took home his very first Golden Globe award for his role in “Creed.” Once again, he played his most iconic character, Rocky Balboa. This role had earned him a Globe nomination in 1976 for playing Rocky. Forty years later
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Amy Schumer and Jennifer Lawrence were automatic favorites at the Golden Globes this year. and he finally got to take home the award. The audience and my parents could not have been more excited for the actor. I have not seen “Creed,” but I have seen “Rocky” and
he deserved this award. Another moment was when Jennifer Lawrence and Amy Schumer took the stage. Those two would make very good co-hosts. J. Law and Schumer are already the best of friends, and they are both comedy professionals, although J. Law has assured us that they would never take the challenge of hosting the Golden Globes. Their chemistry while presenting speaks for itself. Ricky Gervais was a great host, but honestly Lawrence and Schumer would make even better hosts. Taraji P. Henson’s Cookie Giveaway was another great moment and very hilarious. While Henson, who plays Cookie on “Empire,” walked up to accept the award for Best Actress in a Drama Series, she handed out cookies to several of the other actors and actresses. The funny part is that she handed out cookies because of her character name on “Empire.” Overall, the Golden Globes were full of funny moments and good actors and actresses. The 73rd Golden Globes was a success with the winners and viewers cheering with joy. Hopefully the 74th Golden Globes will be even more successful and hopefully J Law and Schumer will host. MEGAN.SCHAFER2014@GMAIL.COM
College campuses are getting back into ‘school mode’ BY KATIE BRIANTE Staff Writer Coming back to school after winter break is almost as hard as coming back after the summer. You get into this habit of staying up late, sleeping in and not having any work to do. Then suddenly it is January and your professors are sending you homework and reading and it is just so overwhelming. This can be especially hard for freshmen as it is probably their first time having to deal with it. So from someone who has done this before, here are some tips on getting back to business in the second semester. 1. Hit the ground running. This one may seem obvious but starting off right is very important. If you do not pay attention and do not do your work right from the beginning, it is going to be so much harder as the semester goes on. 2. Get into a routine. You have probably gotten into a winter break routine of sleeping in and not doing work and the best way to break that routine is build a new one. Maybe you make breakfast plans with a friend so you get up early. Maybe you pick out a “study time,” two or three hours a day that you have marked off for school work only. 3. Set some goals. What do you want to do this semester? Do you want to raise your GPA? Maintain the one you already have? Stop procrastinating? Maybe all you want is
to pass that one really hard class that everyone is talking about. Just be clear about what you want to accomplish this semester and try to stick with it. 4. Get organized. Try and find an organizational system that works for you. Get a big calendar and write down
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Students around the country are preparing to get back into school mode. all of your work on it or put your schedule into your phone and set up reminders so you do not forget. Even if you do not use it all semester, it is nice to have a concrete plan at least at the beginning to get yourself going.
5. Find a balance. You cannot spend your whole life working, but you also cannot goof off everyday either. It is important to strike up that balance of school and social early on especially when coming back from break where you might be leaning more towards socializing instead of academics. 6. Do not be afraid to ask for help. If it is the second week of the semester and you are already feeling overwhelmed, reach out to someone. Talk to an upperclassman, maybe someone who is in your major or has taken the same class as you. Chances are they have been in your position and will know how to help. You could even talk to a faculty member, perhaps the professor for the class or maybe your advisor. Believe it or not, helping you is part of their job and most likely they will be happy to listen to your problem and assist in any way they can. 7. Just do you. No matter how many tips and tricks I give you, ultimately you are the best judge of how you work best. If you need to start moving and working as soon as you get back, go for it. If you need a slow start to ease your way back into school, more power to you. Just be honest with yourself and how you work and you will do fine. KATIEBRIANTE@GMAIL.COM
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’Tis the season to cope with winter blues BY KEITH BROWN Staff Writer
As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, it is normal to feel a bit bluer. Do not feel alone. The bed becomes impossible to get out of, the TV remote is irremovable from the hand and eating while doing nothing is definitely a better option than working out. The clinical diagnosis and name for the change in mood and lifestyle is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, but many experience it mildly and might know it as the “winter blues.” The difference is that to be diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder, the symptoms must keep recurring in a seasonal pattern, according to WebMD. Depression, lack of motivation, less energy and over eating are some of the symptoms people experience from when the winter season rolls around until spring arrives. It is estimated that six percent of Americans are affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder and the number grows to between 10 to 20 percent when discussing Americans that are affected by the mild version, winter blues. It is more common in northern states where the weather is colder and sun is less likely to come out during the season. One of the more popular methods for treating Seasonal Affective Disorder is through light therapy. The root cause of Seasonal Affective Disorder and the winter blues is believed to be shortening of the day and most importantly, a lack of sun. Believe it or not, the sun’s rays are vital to our health and mood. It provides us with much needed Vitamin D and improves our state of mind. Light therapy, which is basically being near a light source that imitates the sun such as a light box, or fluorescent lamp for a set amount of time during the winter season is usually doctor
recommended. Light boxes can be expensive though and there are ways to fend off the winter blues through simple lifestyle tweaks. One simple way to fight off winter sadness is to get outside more often during sunlight hours. Scheduling
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Some students suffer from “winter blues” and do not know how to cope. it in may be more difficult, but spending just a half hour outside before work or before school can improve your mood. If there is no time for that, try to keep curtains and blinds open so that light is let in and if possible try to be next to the window. Full spectrum light bulbs are also a great way of adding more light to your life as they mimic suns rays. Today Health & Wellness says if your life is on a tight schedule that you enjoy, try to stick to it. By not breaking away from it and staying in to hibernate during the blues,
you keep yourself busy and occupied with so much that there is no time to be in your feelings. Something that Real Simple Health and Villanova Student Life says is great for fighting off the winter blues and just good for health in general is maintaining a healthy diet as well as exercising. Exercising is a great stress reliever, gives out more energy and is known to boost confidence as well as release feel-good endorphins. Avoiding processed foods and eating more complex carbohydrates is also good for boosting energy. Today Health & Wellness also says that friends and family are there for a reason, so talk to them and be around them. Talking about your issues is a step in the right direction to getting rid of them. Helping others complete tasks or doing some volunteering work can work as pickme-ups, too. Making a difference in the world is sure to boost morale and get you out of the funk. Last, but not least, Real Simple Health says do things that you enjoy. Listen to some cheerful, uplifting music, go outside and enjoy the snow, and if the snow is not your thing, plan a vacation around the winter time. Just planning a vacation in general could raise a spirit. Do not be defeated by the winter blues, there is too much to do to get out of them. Get out. Enjoy this lifetime!
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‘New year, new me:’ the infamous statement strikes again BY DEVON JOHNSON Staff Writer
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The new year is a chance for everyone to make new commitments. Going into the new year, everyone says the same phrase over and over again: “New Year’s Resolutions: new year, new me.” What is the point of saying that phrase if eight percent of people today never
follow through with their resolutions? In my opinion, the purpose of a New Year’s resolution is do to something different for yourself, without having to be a “new you.” If you were to say to anyone that you never made a New Year’s resolution, then basically you are lying to yourself. To be honest, I am guilty of making these resolutions every year. Throughout the year I do follow up with my resolution, but when the fourth month comes around, my motivation begins to lesson each day. As I have gotten older, I have come to realize that people who create these resolutions fail because people set excuses for themselves. People come up with unnecessary excuses on why they cannot achieve their goals and slowly they begin to lose sight of the resolutions they made. People today are not motivated enough to even go through with their resolutions because everyday, they have some sort
of excuse, whether it is, “Oh, I will go tomorrow because I am not feeling well” or “I would go today, but I have to do something.” Setting New Year’s resolutions every year is the typical norm that exists within our society today. We say something that does nothing for the improvement of our lives, and instead we waste our time and our breath idealizing unrealistic resolutions. However, as an older and more committed person like myself, I create a goal for myself. I do not want to be a “new me,” rather I set different goals that will benefit my life. My resolutions are set up into steps, which make them easier to be achieved and when those small goals are achieved, I start to create bigger goals. That is how resolutions are supposed to work. They are to start off as small goals so that they are easier to achieve and then you slowly add
more and more. By doing so, we challenge our full potential on what we are capable of achieving. Having a New Year’s resolution is not a bad idea-do not get me wrong. However, they are for people who are strong-minded and motivated. What I mean is, if you are committed and are motivated to do better for yourself, then instead of having a new resolution every year, just set long term goals with simple day-by-day steps.
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To transfer or not to transfer: An ode to indecisiveness BY MOLLY SEAMAN Staff Writer
It does not seem all that long ago that we were seniors in high school trying to decide what we wanted to do with ourselves for the next four years. Amongst all the applications, ACT and SAT testing and campus tours, we all somehow ended up at the same place: Cabrini College. Whether you ended up here because you fell in love with the college, or because your mom made you, indecisiveness for 20-somethings is not uncommon. The first time I set foot on Cabrini’s campus, I was 12 years old. Unfortunately, I was not a child genius scouting for early acceptance, but I was along for the ride for one of my mother’s yearly business meetings at the college. For me, Cabrini had always been in the plans. I mean, what else do you expect from a kid who practically grew up at Mother Cabrini Shrine in Colorado? However, when I first arrived in Radnor as a freshman, I did not love college as much I thought I would. Maybe it was because I was so far away from home, maybe it was because everything had not fallen into place right away exactly as I had hoped.
All I knew was that I was not happy. In fact, I came home from Christmas break last year with every intention of never returning to Cabrini College ever again. Until my mother made me. Let me tell you, that was not a fun ride to the airport.
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Students make the decision to transfer based on several factors. It was not until I came back to Cabrini with zero expectations that everything began to fall into place. Second semester I was lucky enough to meet friends
(now roomates) that were just as far away from home as I was. I met professors that showed me that my presence on campus matters and that I was getting opportunities in the Communication Department I would not get anywhere else. I got involved in clubs and activities that I have grown so passionate about and have helped shaped me into who I am today. If you are a student reading this article (kudos to you for staying interested this long!) and you are considering transferring, just know that it is okay to wonder. Your 20s are a time to explore, question everything and grow. Cabrini may not be what you are looking for, and that is okay. What is important to remember is that no matter where you go in life, there will always be obstacles to face and challenges to overcome. Do not get me wrong, there are still days I get homesick, frustrated and wish I could go to football games like the rest of my friends. But I have learned that although Cabrini will never be perfect, I have found that it is the perfectly imperfect fit for me. MISSMOLLYS96@GMAIL.COM
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Assignments on snow days get mixed feedback BY EMILY JANNY Staff Wrtier
Break is over. It is time to get back into the swing of things. Classes have started. Snow is on the way. What happens when the snow gets here? Do classes still go on? Nope. Students everywhere love snow days. Snow days mean no class, no work and hanging out with friends drinking hot chocolate. When waking up in the morning to a text that says school is closed, many students are filled with joy. Students should not get too excited. If classes get cancelled, the students still get work for their classes. Just within the past few years, professors have been giving students work to do in place of the missed class. Professors lose important class time with their students when Cabrini calls off classes. Cabrini, as well as the professors, needed to find a way so that this would not happen again. “As professors, we are required to meet credit hours by our accrediting body, so there is no other option,” Dr. Terlecki, associate professor and chair psychology department, said. The students do not really have a choice. These snow day assignments count as much as a regular homework assignment. However, even though the professors are required to give assignments, the students completely disagree.
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Due to the snow day on Thursday, Jan. 25, students had to complete snow day alternate assignments in lieu of class.
“I hate that we get work when it snows,” Nicole Moffit, a sophomore English major, said. “We shouldn’t get work, it isn’t fair.” “I enjoy this new policy of giving work,” Spanish professor, Javier Gli Gordillo, said. “A snow day shouldn’t deter students from getting the best education possible.” Many professors assign work that the students would have gotten in class. The students will have access to all of the work they are assigned. Professors are here make sure of that. “They can often work on assignments from anywhere,” Terlecki said. “It doesn’t just have to be from the library, mostly Cabrini Learn.” Even though students have the access, do they actually complete their assignments? “In my experience, students participate in the same way as if it was a normal day of class, since in my course, they are held accountable under the same terms defined on the syllabus for homework completion,” Gli Gordillo said. Students have all the tools to complete the snow day assignments they are given. “I take these assignments seriously because they count towards my grade, but they are a pain to do,” Moffit said. “All I want to do is be with my friends and go out and enjoy the snow.”
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Winter weather was lacking over break, students say BY JANELLE DESOUZA Staff Writer
During winter break, the temperature was often in the 50 degree range. On Christmas day, people from the East Coast compared the weather to the weather in California. “I’m used to snow on Christmas!” Yasmine Louis, a freshman psychology major, said. “I was reminiscing about my childhood cause you know when you’re little it always snowed on Christmas Eve or days before Christmas and now it was so warm.” Although Louis was used to colder weather and snow on Christmas, it did not bother her that the temperature for the majority of the break was higher than usual. “I liked the warm weather. I was not at all prepared for the coldness that we have now,” Louis said. “I would say it being hot towards the beginning of winter, it kind of gave people more time to prepare.” Weather over winter break seemed to be spring-like. Other students like Meghan Dougherty stated that their winter break consisted of mostly working so the warmer weather was not a problem. “The warmer weather was great. I loved it so much because I didn’t have to warm up my car and I had to go to work so I usually didn’t have time to warm up my car,” Meghan Dougherty, sophomore international business major, said. “It impacted me positively because I really don’t have winter clothes.” Many students seem to only care about snow on Christmas Day. “A lot of people miss the snow but I really don’t miss it,” Dougherty said. “I wish that I could have had a little bit on Christmas but other than that I really don’t care.” Students at Cabrini believed that the snow would have stopped them from doing things that they wanted to do and were grateful for that lack of snow. Alicia Maynard, a freshman double majoring in human resources and accounting, said, “I think the weather was good because sometimes the warm weather makes me feel happy and new and I can go out and do stuff. If it’s snowing then you can’t go anywhere and you have to wear boots and it’s too much.”
Some people had different opinions on whether or not the warm weather made it seem less like Christmas “I’m still used to it snowing on Christmas and going outside,” Louis said. “I didn’t even have a Christmas tree. I didn’t even have any decorations up.” Some students thought that the weather did not take away the Christmas spirit at all. “I don’t think it made it seem less like Christmas but it is something different because obviously we’re so used to the idea of Christmas time but for me personally, it didn’t make me feel any less Christmas-y,” Maynard said. Students like Oleidi Merejo, did not see anything unusual about the lack of snow but were more concerned about the climate change and how our warm weather was affecting other parts of the world. Oleidi Merejo, a freshman international business major, was born and raised in the Dominican Republic. “The warm weather was great because you know you’re on break so you get the chance to go out a little more and enjoy the nice weather,” Merejo said. “You don’t have to be carrying a lot of clothes but at the same time it also worries me because it has to have an environmental impact.” Merejo saw the warmer weather differently than anyone else, thinking more about the long EMILY ROWAN / PHOTO EDITOR term effects and people across the world. “It worries me because maybe in some part of the world they’re getting affected by this while we’re enjoying it here.” Merejo agreed that the warmer weather did not make it seem any less like Christmas. “Where I’m from, it’s always warm, but where I work the costumers were saying that it felt less like Christmas because ‘it’s supposed to be nice and white outside’ but to me it was just normal,” Merejo said. “Better for me.”
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Pillow talk reaches college campuses
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Students make connections with their friends at school and find new friendships. BY CAITLYN HUEBNER Staff Writer
Pillow talk is not just for couples anymore. What used to have been believed to be the conversation held after romantic encounters has shifted from sharing sheets to sharing secrets. Having conversations late at night has been a phenomenon for years. Think back to the younger days when sleepovers had been all the rage. How many times did falling asleep to the sound of best friends’ gossiping transpire? Having a roommate can sometimes seem like a never-ending, month-long sleepover. Johnson and Wales University fashion merchandising and retail marketing major Colleen Oswald confesses to have these in-depth, late night conversations with her roommate. “I feel like it’s made our relationship stronger,” Oswald said. “It’s good to be able to understand each other.” Many of the conversations roommates have seem to be more reflection-like. Oswald and her roommate talk mainly about boys, relationships and anything else going on in their lives. In a blog post, Dr. Stan Tatkin, MFT, PsyD, answers questions about the importance of pillow talk in general. Tatkin argues that while trying to sleep, mind chatter becomes more predominant. Any background noise becomes amplified making it difficult to fall asleep. Pillow talk neutralizes the mind chatter because it can be calming on the mind and it works the verbal centers in the brain. Albright College criminology major Chelsea MacCain unfortunately does not share pillow talk with her roommate. “We aren’t really that close,” MacCain said. “We have very few in-depth conversations.” Although these types of in-depth pillow talk conversations between MacCain and her roommate are scarce, they do have occasional personal conversations. When the two roommates share personal experiences with one another, they talk about what happened in the day, anything major that happened and anything that happened to go wrong. “The talking didn’t really affect us becoming closer,” MacCain said.
In many cases pillow talk brings people closer together. According to Tatkin, morning and night are significant times in the day. Morning brings separation while night brings reunion. By setting time aside to come together at night to reconnect, you can strengthen the relationship as a whole. One student who has benefited greatly from pillow talk with a roommate is Ursinus College chemistry and Spanish major Clara Greskoff. Greskoff shares a room with her roommate of two years, Shannon, while having six other suitemates. “We talk about anything and everything,” Greskoff said. “A lot of late nights studying has turned into talks on things such as religion and how hard it is to keep a relationship with God while living the hectic life of a college student.” Greskoff and her roommate also talk about boys, finding and losing relationships and how it is both difficult and painful to find love at this age. Greskoff had met her roommate on Facebook before starting their first semester at college. She credits the late night conversations as the stepping stone to their entire friendship. “These talks are what have gotten me through crazy, emotional finals weeks, the nights where things just felt a little too heavy and all the times boys have broken my heart.” “Don’t get me wrong, we also talk about dumb things or reminisce on all the stupid things we’ve done, but once it gets late, the conversations definitely become more serious,” Greskoff said. “We talk about our futures, discussing how we’re terrified but excited to apply to medical and dental school.” Pillow talk helps to build strong relationships with both partners and friends. It is a good way to catch up on each other’s days and can actually help sleep. “I wouldn’t trade these late night conversations with Shannon for the world,” Greskoff said. “Thanks to these talks, two years later, I can’t imagine my life without her.”
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Second semester proves to be a struggle for many students BY KATIE BRIANTE Staff Writer
For students, the first week back after winter break can seem really stressful. They are getting back into the routine of school as well as starting all of their new classes. They are being overrun by syllabi and scrambling to get the materials needed for their classes, so it is not uncommon for students to fall behind in the first week. “I believe students don’t take the first couple of days or weeks seriously,” Amber McVaugh, a sophomore psychology and business administration major, said. “I myself do, but I was raised to be at the ready.” Coming back after almost a full month of break may be difficult for some students to get back into the swing of things. However, sometimes a slower start is what is necessary to get them back on track. “I think students create their own pace of work, which can help them feel more organized,” Alexis Cunningham, a senior political science major, said. “I suppose it depends on the class pace.” Students have also figured out some tricks and techniques of their own to help get them back into the routine of school. Being prepared for that first week is alway important. “I use organization as a power tool because it allows me to finish my work in a timely manner,” Cunningham said. It is also important to head back into classes with the right mindset. “I think it’s better to organize before going back, and to not view the first week as ‘syllabus week,’” McVaugh said. “Syllabus week,” as students often call it, can be really stressful, especially for first year students because they are having a lot of new information thrown at them in a very short amount of time. On top of all of that information, professors will also start assigning work, sometimes on the first day so there is not even time to ease their way back into it. Students will also sometimes get swept up in being back at school and forget about the school work. They are excited to see their friends again and excited to be back away from home again. This sometimes means that academics will take a back seat to some students’ social lives which is a contributing factor in students not taking the first couple
of days or weeks seriously. Even though some students may drag their feet a little, ultimately most people end up getting back on track before long and they continue strong throughout the semester. “Just be yourself and get super involved in activities on campus,” Cunningham said. “There’s nothing like being on your toes and surrounding yourself with challenges.” KATIEBRIANTE@GMAIL.COM
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Traditions continued as students went home for holidays BY EMILY CROUSE Staff Writer
the food that she needs to prepare for the family.” The Petrongolo family makes sure that they keep traditions from the beginning of the day through to dinner. They even have a specific order of eating. “That night when everyone comes we start with all the appetizers and that's leads into dinner. After dinner no matter how old we are it is always so much fun while we wait for Santa (my brother) and buddy the elf (my one cousin) to come and hand out our grandparents gifts to each grandchild,” Petrongolo said. “Once that long process is over we do our Pollyanna. Following Pollyanna we all get our Christmas pajamas. That is always a big excitement every year.” Christmas is a great time to take a break whether it is a month, a week or a few days to get together with family you have been too busy to see. It is moments like these that help put one’s life back into perspective of what truly matters. The feelings one has after these gatherings are priceless. Everyone has their favorite parts of the Holiday. For Jackie Neary it is “Christmas morning at my house with my brothers and sister because it reminds me of when we were younger.” For some families, their traditions start to change over the years as people grow up and move away. This only leaves more room for new traditions to be made. “My tradition stays the same every year,” Petrongolo said. “We have a big family so we do one side for Christmas Eve and the other side Christmas Day.” Some families are able to stick to traditions no matter how old people get.
Holidays are the perfect time of the year to spend time with family. Christmas in particular is when one hears about so many different family traditions. Ever since college, students commonly find themselves starting to appreciate holidays more. “Every Christmas Eve we go to my Dad’s side of the family and Christmas Day we go to my Mom’s side of the family,” sophomore Jackie Neary said. “It’s fun because both sides of my family are older so everyone’s busy working and in school, so it’s nice to see everyone. It’s special because everyone’s all together in one place.” “Every year the traditions start on Christmas Eve. We go to 4:00 mass with my Aunt and Uncle (my dad's brother) and then go to their house for dinner and exchange gifts. After that, we go to my neighbor's house to celebrate,” junior Jess Breuning said. “Then Christmas Day my family opens up gifts in the morning and my mom makes cinnamon buns. We go to my aunt and uncle’s (my mom’s sister) house for dinner with some of my cousins and we exchange gifts. My favorite tradition is probably having dinner at my aunt and uncle’s house on Christmas Eve cause my Aunt's an awesome cook!” “Christmas Eve we go to my grandparents on my dad’s side and this is personally my favorite,” sophomore Alex Petrongolo said. “My dad’s family is so big and Christmas Eve is the one tradition that everyone EMILY ROWAN / PHOTO EDITOR goes to and never breaks. All my cousins and I (mostly Some students say they always decorate their tree as a the girls) spend Christmas Eve morning helping our family tradition. grandmother set up the house and help out with all
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Gift-giving season stays strong for college students BY KEITH BROWN Staff Writer
“Growing up my grandparents would always give me clothes, my aunts and uncles would give me money, and my parents would get me things like shoes and video games,” Pedrazzi said. “I still get those same gifts today. I kind of like my gifts better now because If there is one thing to look forward to during the winter time, it definitely is the holi- I get more necessities now that I’m more independent. Those are more important to me right now than wants.” days. Gift giving season. Freshman criminology major Nomi Washington enjoys the holiday season because For children, Christmas is the time when they usually receive their latest want. The of the gifts and the time she gets newest action figure, the latest toy car to spend with family back home. or maybe even that cool video game “I got an electric guitar when I that they have been mentioning all was younger, that was back when year around. I played the guitar,” Washington Depending on a household’s said. “But that was my favorite Santa(s) and other circumstances, the gift, my parents got them for me. older and more mature people get, the It was a deep blue, maybe semihigher the chance that the types of gifts acoustic, I don’t really remember that they get usually switches. How that well. I just know you can drastic the change is the question. plug it into an amp, it was nice. Junior information science and I took guitar lessons for a little technology major Zach Finley is one bit. My mom and dad gave them who enjoys when holiday season rolls to me.” around. “When I was younger, I was “My birthday is pretty close to always getting toys and games. Christmas day, so the month of Stuff to play with, stuff you can December is a pretty good one for me,” keep for a long time and stay Finley said. inside and use,” Washington said. Impressed with all of the gifts he “Now I get more electronics. has received throughout his lifetime, This year I got a Microsoft Surface Finley does have a favorite. Pro 4 and last year I got an iPhone “My favorite Christmas gift of all 6. So stuff like that. I feel like I time would probably have to be when liked getting gifts more when I I got my Diamondback BMX bike,” was younger. You got to sit and Finley said. “It is a little small now, but play, your parents would like to at the time I really loved everything sit around watch you play too. about it. The look, the performance, I Now it is like you get your gifts loved it all. It is metallic bronze. I think EMILY ROWAN / PHOTO EDITOR and then you are on your way,” I got it when I was 12.” Students agree that the holidays are the best gift-giving seaon. Washington said. “When I was younger, most of the All three students have noticed gifts I got were clothes and video games. It has not really changed that much because now I still get clothes for Christmas, but I get that Christmas 2015’s most popular gift is the hands-free segways that have hit the world a lot more gift cards,” Finley said. “I’m cool with it. I appreciate and am grateful for both hard. New York City has recently banned them to use only on private land with the the eras honestly. Anytime I receive a gift I’m thankful. It is something I did not have before.” owner’s permission. Even Cabrini College banned them from campus. “Those things (Segways) are going crazy. Alongside video games those are the two Senior biology with a concentration in pre-medicine major Brittany Pedrazzi still has gifts I have seen the most this Christmas,” Finley said. her favorite Christmas gift up to today, as well. “A lot of kids and adults have that now. I think that is definitely the most popular this “My favorite Christmas gift ever is my cat Angel. I got her when I was 8. It is my favorite because I remember asking my parents for a cat,” Pedrazzi said. “The fact that they really year,” Washington said. listened to me and went out and got one really flattered me. I still have her today. It is black, gray and white, she is loyal, follows me around and likes to lick. It is constantly KEITHBROWN181@GMAIL.COM licking my hair, or cleaning my dog. It is funny, but weird.”
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens and takes over Cabrini BY CECE HECKMAN Staff Writer
had never seen any of the previous “Star Wars” movies before heading to theatres. “My dad wanted me to go when I was home for break,” Coutu said. Though not traditionally a fan of the series, she does not regret Winter break came just at the right time for Star Wars fans this year. The newest addition to the series, “Star Wars: The Force going to see this new rendition. “I didn’t hate it,” Coutu said. “It’s not my type of movie that I usuAwakens,” was released in theatres Friday, Dec. 18, giving students plenty of time to see it as they went home stress-free and finished ally like to see.” Coutu said that she can understand why fans were so excited to with classes for the semester. The movie has already been extremely successful and nominated go see the new movie. “I think when for Academy Awards in film edityou have a long ing, original score, visual effects, series of stories sound editing and sound mixing, and a new one making it the most nominated comes out peofilm in the series since the origiple are like ‘oh nal “Star Wars” in 1977. my gosh, I have “’Star Wars’ is timeless. It’s to go see it,’” she been around to span quite a few said. generations so it’s a big deal,” The hype sophomore secondary education did not span to major Jeff Klehamer said. all Cabrini stuSome fans of the series voiced dents, however. concern about a new movie, Sophomore claiming that they may cause disexercise science crepancies between old movies major Megan or not live up to the past movies Kelly had absofrom the series. However, overall lutely no interfans seemed to be pleased with est in seeing the how the movie was made. movie. “I’m not going to spoil any“It’s not thing but I think it was really good GRAPHIC DESIGNED BY CECE HECKMAN my thing,” and I think it followed the theme Many students took time over break to see the record-breaking movie. Kelly said. of ‘Star Wars’ over the years,” Sal “I haven’t Zampirri, freshman education watched any of the series before so it’s nothing exciting to me now.” major, said. “It doesn’t ruin anything.” Even without capturing all hearts, the series looks to move forKlehamer, a fan of the series for many years, said, “I kind of grew up with it.” He was not disappointed by the new addition to the ward into more success after seeing the excitement over “The Force series. “I thought it was good. I saw a few minor flaws but I thought it Awakens.” Disney and Lucasfilm recently moved the release date for the next addition to the series. was a good movie; I liked it.” Rather than debuting in summer 2017, as originally planned, fans Enthusiasm for the series has even led to on-campus activities such as a “Star Wars” movie night which took place on Wednesday, will now have to wait until Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, to see “Star Wars: Episode VIII.” Jan. 20 for students who wanted to gather with fellow fans. With so many long-time fans of the series, the movie was expected to have a large amount of hype. This led to even more fans, as they CECELIAHECKMAN@GMAIL.COM watched the series in order to feel included on the excitement. Madeline Coutu, a senior social work and religious studies major,
Uber Surcharge puts a dent in students’ bank accounts BY CHRIS FONTE Staff Writer
Ride-sharing programs show signs of price surging during holidays and dates where use of their services can be assumed to be high, this New Year’s Eve can be seen as proof. On Thursday, Dec. 21, Uber released a New Years Guide that warned of surge pricing and reminded riders to mindfully check their fare estimate option in their application before making the purchase. Uber’s business works off of supply and demand. This social-marketing-ride-sharing company defines this method by saying, “When demand outstrips supply, dynamic pricing algorithms increase prices to help the market reach equilibrium.” If Uber did not do this and everyone got charged the standard rate for the busiest time we would reach, which is known and explained by Uber as “economic shortage.” According to International Business Times, on a holiday like New Year’s Eve, where one million people were in New York City to watch the ball drop, is where Uber surge rate will go up because of the amount of people that need rides to get places. On social media, Twitter specifically, there was an ample amount of conversation discussing the higher surge charges on that evening. Dallas Tyrrell, Cheyenne, Wyoming native, explained, via a phone interview, about his outrageous Uber rate on New Year’s Eve. “On New Year’s Eve, I downloaded the Uber application and it didn’t say much about costs–it just told me that Uber was experiencing a higher than the normal rate and Showed a really low rate of like $12 and whenever,” Tyrrell said. His Uber ride wound up costing him $131.87 for a 14-mile ride. Uber, the first transportation network company of its kind, is not alone in the world of ride-sharing and is not untouched by heavy comparisons to its competitors. Lyft, established in 2012 and favored by Tyrrell because he believes they have cheaper rates, is also used by Victoria Marchiani, sophomore education major. Marchiani said that whenever she vacations in Florida, Lyft is always her “go to” due to its convenience and competitive prices.
This past holiday season act on their unhappiness accordingly, New Year’s Eve 2017 will foster a new ride-sharing app at the top of the heap. CHRISTFONTE@GMAIL.COM
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Review: High School Musical celebrates 10 year reunion BY ANNA LAQUINTANO Staff Writer
The cast of High School Musical reunited on Disney Channel for the 10th anniversary of the movie. This event included the core six cast members, excluding Zach Efron. The kickoff started at 8pm with the showing of the original High School Musical. In between the movie, during commercials, the cast would get together in the old East High Gym and talk about their most memorable moments when shooting. They looked at old casting videos with all six of them, rehearsal videos and old outfits that they used to wear. It was a lot of laughs and you could definitely tell that the cast missed being together. One thing that kind of shocked me was how short it was. The get together of the cast only lasted about two or three minutes and there were only three or four segments. I thought it was going to include a lot more talking and looking back on such memorable times in their lives while making this movie. I think fans such as myself were a little disappointed at this reunion. One reason being that our favorite boy was missing but mostly because it did not feel like much of a reunion after all. High School Musical was such a huge part of everyone’s childhood whether they will still admit it now or not. At one point, we knew all the words, all the dance moves and even wished we had a relationship like Troy and Gabriella’s. Nothing against Disney Channel or anything, but I think they could have done a better job at trying to have a reunion. Although it was short, it was still nice to see something happening to honor the movie that changed us Disney kids forever. Hopefully they will have more reunions coming in the future because either way I will still be watching.
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Body Image Coalition gives students courage to love themselves BY JESSICA DIPROSPERO Staff Writer
When individuals look in the mirror, they may not like who they are or see the beauty within. In today’s society, teenagers and adults are their own worst critic. Judging one’s self and comparing to the celebrities in the magazines is a common flaw that many people tend to do. There is so much going on in the minds of college students and especially for women; the media and tabloids influence readers more than they think. What body size and image that is considered beautiful to the media is getting smaller and smaller. With this being a growing issue, Cabrini College is one that has addressed this issue and has created a club and a Living Learning Community (LLC) for students to become more aware of this growing issue. “BIC is the Body Image Coalition,” Gabby Glenning, senior Body Image Coalition president, said. “The club sets out to promote a healthy lifestyle and body image among the Cabrini Community. When I took over the club as president two years ago, I was approached by the old advisor, Andrea Sussel, to take over the club. I felt that the message this club gives to the college community is an important one that should not be silenced.” The advisors for this club and LLC are Dr. Michelle Filling-Brown, Chair of the English Department, and Kenneth Johnson, a counselor at Cabrini. With the club being founded in 2007 by Andrea J. Sussel, LCSW, it addresses issues and attitudes in society related to eating habits and body images that can exert undue pressure on college students to confirm to the thin or “perfect” ideal. The two current professors guide these students to learning how to love themselves and how to teach others to love themselves, as well. They have been in the program for almost a decade and enjoy being part of such an important topic that may not get all the attention it deserves. “Our goal is to have a positive impact as well as to let people know that they are accepted no matter what their sexuality is, size, skin color, body type,” BIC hosts a fashion show every year. Lauren Stohler, sophomore Master Learner of BIC, said. “We believe that everyone is good no matter what they are, we want to promote happiness and that open door of acceptance.” Students join this club because they can relate. Joining this club is not just like any other club. It gives the individual the open arms of acceptance and understanding. “Joining this club was a great way for me to kick off my freshman year,” Betsey Comas, freshman BIC member, said. “With being a part of the Living Learning Community as
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well, I was able to learn more about myself and my insecurities, as well as others who go through the same thing. I realized it really isn’t just me taking on these inner struggles, others have them too and it’s very inspiring.” “I am very passionate about body image and what it really means to be confident,” Stohler said. “At times ,many people feel insecure, even the Kardashians, they feel insecure about themselves too, especially always being in the public eye. Which is kind of ironic but no one is alone. I feel the key element to being happy in life is accepting yourself for who you are and thinking your imperfections are perfect.” The club and LLC are the same group of students but always encourage others to join the club, as well. BIC holds their biggest event usually in the spring. “Our biggest event that we hold is our Be(YOU)tiful Fashion Show which will be taking place this year on Sunday, Feb. 11. We are also co-sponsoring an event with the English Department where Jean Kilbourne is coming to speak on Saturday March 10,” Glenning said. The group also hosts many events on campus such as ‘Why do I feel fat in my skinny jeans?’ These things are brought to the campus to draw in people who are ready to talk about these issues. The LLC and club today are all girls and that for Cabrini College is not so rare but body image insecurities and issues do not just come from women, men feel this way too. “I personally wish I could see more guys join this club or come to our events,” Comas said. “I feel like bringing in more males will only spread this issue more. People tend to think these clubs are just for girls. The LLC is all girls but guys shouldn’t feel uncomfortable to come out and be happy with who they are too. Sexuality especially for guys I noticed is something that is hard to open up with and we are the kind of LLC and club that is not afraid to talk about it.” With using Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, the club has been buzzing on social media to get their name and their message out there. “Social media has a love-hate relationship with people,” Tiana Preacher, undeclared freshman BIC and LLC member, said. “We love it but we use it so much and let it influence how we ALL PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY BIC look at ourselves. This Living Learning Community that I am a part of has helped me see that you ‘gotta love yourself or no one else will,’ as my teacher said to us,” Preacher said. “If we are constantly judging or comparing, how can we truly say we love ourselves? Being a part of this LLC has made me see my imperfections and love myself because I am beautiful and so is everyone else.”
“I feel the key element to being happy in life is accepting yourself for who you are and thinking your imperfections are perfect.”
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NBA update: the good, the bad and the horrible BY NASIR RANSOM Staff Writer
The Golden State Warriors and the San Antonio Spurs are showing what it means to be the best in the NBA this season. “Both teams are great and I feel as though the reason these teams are doing so well is because they know how to play their opponent,” Gabrielle Lee, sophomore liberal arts major, said. The Warriors are dominating right now with a record of 39-4, while the Spurs follow with 37-6. Golden State has set a record for having the best start by any team in NBA history at 16-0. Lee also gave her opinion on the disappointment that is the Philadelphia 76ers. “I just don’t think the 76ers pick the right player from the draft,” Lee said. “The team they have isn’t so bad but picking better players that can contribute to the team and hiring a new coach might help.” The 76ers are potentially the worst team in the NBA at the moment, due to their six wins and 38 loses this season “I think the Warriors will win the title again this year. They are undefeated at home and if they have home court advantage throughout the playoffs it will be very tough to beat them.” Herman Harrington, freshman, said “The San Antonio Spurs are an experienced and good veteran team with a lot of chemistry,” Tim Atallah, Stephen Curry is currently averaging 30 ppg, 6.5 apg and 5.3 rpg. criminology major, said. The Spurs are currently first in the southwestern division and second in the western conference.
“They know how to play good basketball because they work so well as a team,” Atallah said. “This gives them an advantage over the less experienced teams.” When asked who he thinks could become this years MVP he gave a lot of great contenders. “Stephen Curry, Lebron James, Russell Westbrook and Paul George,” Harrington said. “These guys are doing a lot for their teams to put them in the positions that they are in.” “What’s contributing to both teams success is communication within the players themselves and their execution of the plays,” freshman Jose Clausell, said. “I thought Kobe Bryant’s performance this season so far was ok, not the best I’ve seen from Kobe but it was a great way to end his NBA career.” Kobe Bryant will retire after this season, ending his 20-year career that was a result of five championships. Bryant has been with the Lakers his entire career. This is the longest time any one player has stayed with just one team in NBA history. He also holds the nineteenth spot for most games played in the NBA at 1,293 and counting. “To see Kobe go is a very difficult thing to witness,” Xavier Taylor, commuications and business major, said. “Kobe has literally been playing my entire life and he was a big part of my childhood.” CREATIVE COMMONS
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Women’s basketball falls short to Marywood University BY ANESIA MEREDITH Promotion and Circulation Editor
While the struggle was real for the team Martin shined through it all. “I had an okay game. First half my shots weren’t fallL a s t ing,” Martin said. “But secWednesday, the ond half they started to Cavaliers fell to fall which seemed to be Marywood University. contagious because every After six years of conone else’s shots began to secutive straight wins fall too.” against the Pacers, the Senior Kristina Cav’s took their first lost. Startare posted six points, The final score was six rebound and four 70-65. The Cavalier’s assists, while senior Mo have a record of 8-8 O’Connell and freshman on the season and 5-2 Nomi Washington comin the Colonial States bined for nine points and Athletic Conference. nine rebounds. Senior Meghan When asked about how Martin gave a game the team played as a whole winning performance, and what they needed leaving her with her to do better, Martin’s fourth 20-point perresponse was very clear. formance of her game “In order to win that career. Leading the game our team needed to cavaliers with 23 points play a full 40 minutes. If and 19 in the second we had played consistent half, alongside Martin PAIGE WAGNER / PHOTO FOR PUB for 40 minutes we would was classmate Dana have won the game,” Peterson who added The Lady Cav’s have an overall record of 9-8 and stand at 5-2 in the conference. Martin said. “Moving for12 points while junior ward we need to focus more on our defense, which will lead to a better offense.” Renee Oliver paired nine points and eight rebounds. The Cavaliers will return to the hardwood this Saturday, Jan. 30 as the club will host Early on, the blue and white took control of the score boards in the second half, as Oliver’s jumper surpassed an 11-2 run, giving the Cavaliers a 42-36 lead with 5:15 left in Keystone College. The game is set to start at 2 p.m. the third quarter. “We had good spurts of great basketball and then runs of poor basketball,” Martin ANESIAMEREDITH522@GMAIL.COM said. After scoring the first four points of the final quarter, Cabrini fell behind a game high seven points midway through the period. Unfortunately Petersons three pointer could not pull them out of the loop. With the Pacers leading with a score of 66-59, the blue and white attempted to come back.
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Women’s swim team makes strides perspective: during winter break trip to Naples, Fla. A Cav’s
Caroline Price BY CAROLINE PRICE Guest Writer
I have been an athlete for as long as I can remember, so picking a school where I had the opportunity to play basketball was extremely important to me. I also knew that I did not want a huge school that was far away from home. Cabrini College was the perfect fit. Although it definitely took some adjusting, I have grown to love this school and my awesome team. Being on the basketball team has made my time here at Cabrini that much better. I enjoy going to practice and game and having my teammates there for me whenever I need them. Along with that, going to practice every day is the best stress reliever as well as a break from all the homework and studying that goes on in college. My roommate Brittany is also a member of the field hockey and softball teams. We work really well together because we always understand what the other is going through. Despite having a pretty hectic school year and trying to balance out being a student-athlete, I would not trade this college experience for anything else.
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Both the women’s and men’s swim teams traveled to Naples, Fla. over the winter break for a week of intense training.
BY MARISSA ROBERTO Staff Writer With just passing the season mid-point, the Cabrini women’s swim team record is 5-8, which involved some very close meets that came down to just a few points. “The season has been filled with some ups and downs but overall I still believe we are making positive progress towards creating the type of team we want – a dedicated, hard-working, committed, successful team composed of student-athletes that want to be great in and out of the water,” Cindy Ikeler, director of aquatics and head swim coach, said. New to the women’s swim team, sophomore Sahian Rodriguez feels the season is going really well. She swims the 50 meter and 100 meter freestyle. Even though she took a year off from the sport, her times are as fast as they were in high school if not improved. “I make goals as the season goes along,” Rodriguez said. “My last goal after the training trip was to lose 2 seconds off my 50 free and I did that which was pretty cool.” One of the highlights that stood out this season was over winter break when the swim team boarded a plane to Naples, Fla. for a weeklong training trip. The team experienced double practices and cross-fit workouts for dry land. The women did a lot of arm-work, legwork and core-
work to strengthen their bodies for the rest of the season. Though long practices and tough workouts played a huge part of the trip, team bonding and enjoying time together really stood out. “The training trip to Naples, Florida helped unify the team and build a better fitness base,” Caroline Kirkby, assistant swim coach, said. “I am extremely proud that we have seen athletes swim faster than they have never swam before after grueling winter break training.” Sophomore swimmer Delisa Portland really enjoyed her time bonding and getting even closer than before with team. “It was a lot of fun just being focused on the team and swimming with not having school to get in the way to stress us all out,” Portland said. Portland believes this season has gone fast compared to last year and that her and the other swimmers have reached most of the coaches expectations before champs. The women’s swim team will be heading to their championship meet in February at Grove City College.
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Price is in her second season as a Cavalier for the women’s basketball team.
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Both teams will compete in the AMCC championship tournament between Thursday, Feb. 11- Saturday, Feb 13.
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Janit Gorka is hired as first ever women’s rowing head coach Gorka said. “From the facilities at Hines Rowing Center in Conshohocken to the academic programs that offer so much to an incoming freshman, to the supportive Philadelphia
a coach or recruiter get a prospective student-athlete to trust a program that is starting form the ground-up? Gorka’s connections within the rowing community will play a hand in the hefty task. Cabrini athletics announced last November the addi“Recruitment is just beginning, tion of the school’s 18th colleand of course it will have more of giate sport, women’s rowing. an impact after our inaugural year,” On Wednesday, Jan. 13, the Gorka said. “I have many contacts athletics department hired within scholastic rowing and I am Janit Gorka as the first head reaching out to coaches, club procoach of the women’s rowing grams and individual athletes.” program. For those who are not familiar “The coach and the team with the sport, Gorka explained will have an impact on Diviabout the way it works. sion III Women’s Rowing as “A simple explanation of rowing well as the Cavalier athletic in a standard size shell is: propelling department and campus,” a 60-foot long 8-person rowing shell Gorka, Haverford, Pa. resi(which includes a forward- facing dent, said. “To implement a seat for a coxswain) with 12-foot oars program from the ground-up while sitting on a sliding seat, as fast is a welcoming challenge.” as possible, mostly on a 2000m race Gorka brings an adequate course on a river or lake,” Gorka said. amount of rowing experience The addition of women’s rowing with her to Cabrini. Her expeseems to be a good one. Head coach rience comes from different Gorka already has expectations set sides of the spectrum. She and is ready to meet them. has coaching and administra“In the coming year, my goal tive history at the Division I, is to fill boats with a blend of new II and III levels. She also has (novice) athletes as well as seasoned worked as a reporter and phoincoming high school rowers,” Gorka tographer for the world’s most CABRINIATHLETICS.COM said. “I feel strongly they will have a densely trafficked rowing positive experience, they will learn Gorka was a rower at Villanova University and graduated in 1991 with a bachelor’s degree in English. website. and they will be stronger young When asked what her expecrowing community—there is tremendous opportunity,” women.” tations are for the newly instated rowing program, Gorka Gorka said. sees the addition as a great opportunity for all of those The team will begin competing in fall 2016 but the who choose to get involved. inaugural season is set to start in spring 2017. “I am getting a lot of positive feedback from other colROLIVER4423@GMAIL.COM The recruitment process for a brand new program at legiate teams (and colleagues here at Cabrini) how well the collegiate level can sometimes be difficult. How does the school is positioned to be successful with rowing,”
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CSAC championship game rematch: men’s basketball falls short to Neumann University BY JACLYN LABES Staff Writer
The men’s basketball team lost the CSAC championship game rematch from last season, against the Neumann University Knights on Wednesday, Jan. 20. The game ended in a final score of 92-80 at Nerney Field House. This was the team’s second consecutive loss against Neumann but even after falling short the team has high hopes for their next game against the Knights on Wednesday, Feb. 17. “The next time we meet Neumann, we will be more prepared. We will prepare like we always prepare but we will fix little things that need to be fixed,” Jason Williams, men’s basketball team assistant coach, said. “Mistakes will be corrected by watching the film from the game and hopefully we come out with a win.” “Offhand we would have to see the film but our defense is an error that we have to correct. Every game we lose, it’s the defense,” Williams said. “If we correct our defense, we’re fine. That’s something we need to correct and we know we can correct it going forward.” Cabrini trailed 47-29 behind Neumann at the end of the first half. The loss dropped the Cavaliers to a total of 8-7 and 6-3 The Cavaliers have a record of 8-7 overall and 6-3 in the CSAC.
in the Colonial Athletic States Conference. Even though the Cavaliers lost, senior Ace Henry’s triple did get the team ahead during the first half with a score of 13-10 for a few minutes. Looking forward to the rematch, the Cavaliers hope to improve in the first half of the game. “Next time we meet Neumann, I hope we have a better first half,” Qwame Dokes, freshman forward, said. Late in the second half, Jair Green was fouled by a Neumann player after making a shot. He made his free throw shot at the foul line, which ultimately gave Neumann the lead into the single digits 72-64 with 6:25 left in the game. The players on each of the teams look forward to meeting again next game. “I am looking forward to the environment and the crowd when we meet Cabrini again because it is always a rivalry game,” Matt O’Keefe, forward for Neumann University, said. “Last year we came in here and had a good win and they’ve been winning the past few years. Also, I am looking forward to playoff time.” “Next game, I hope that our team is more aggressive against the Knights,” Anthony Linder, freshman center, said. The men’s next game will be this Saturday, Jan. 30 at 4 p.m. against Cairn University at the Nerney field house. KEITH BROWN / PHOTO FOR PUB
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Female college coaches can do it all BY ALLIE STEIN Staff Writer The world of professional and college sports is publicized as a male-dominated career. Often times, public opinion puts women below men in the ability to do athletic jobs. Additionally, existing stereotypes, as well as certain obstacles and challenges, can hold women in athletics back from advancing in their careers. Despite this, women in athletics here at Cabrini have worked their way to top leadership positions and have experienced a great amount of success. Cindy Ikeler is in her fourth year as the head men and women’s swimming coach as well as the director of aquatics and safety. “Women may feel like they are working a little bit harder than their male counterparts to do the same job and to do the same job well,” Ikeler said. According to Pew Research Center, about four in 10 Americans point to a double standard for women seeking to climb to the highest levels of business, where they have to do more than their male counterparts to prove themselves. The same study also found that the public is divided about whether the imbalance in corporate America will change in the future, even with all of the major advances women have made in the workplace. Kate Pearson is in her seventh season as the Cabrini women’s basketball head coach and feels similar to Ikeler on the subject. “Often times women will work with what they have even if they do not have the resources they need to succeed,” Pearson said. “I feel like men on the other hand will fight for and demand increased resources to help them get to the next level.” Pearson worked as the women’s assistant coach for five seasons before becoming the head coach in 2009. “As a woman in a very male-dominated field, I think the challenges often come from within,” Pearson said. “I want to prove that I can be successful in my field because I am a woman instead of despite the fact that I am a woman.” Both Pearson and Ikeler have had to learn the balance of being a mother and working the long, demanding hours that come along with head coaching. Ikeler, who gave birth to her first child this past July, has already seen the challenges that can come along with being a mother and balancing a full-time job. “When you become a parent, you’re going to get a lot of opinions,” Ikeler said. “Many people still believe that it is better that women stay home with their children but nowadays many people do not have that luxury even if they want it.” Despite the fact that it can be challenging from time to time, Ikeler has also seen the positive aspects of coaching and having a family. “I think the challenge is balancing doing a great job in your workplace, but also doing
a great job at home,” Ikeler said. “Personally, I feel that my job makes me a better mom and being a mom makes me better at my job.” Pearson, a mother of two, agrees with Ikeler. “When I am at work, I often feel guilty about not being with my kids and missing out on things in their lives,” Pearson said. “When I am at home, I feel like I am not giving enough to my job.” However, Pearson has found coaching to be a beneficial career field when it comes to balancing both work and family time. “Even though coaching requires a great deal of time and long hours, it is also a profession that enables me to bring my kids to work,” Pearson said. “This is great because it helps both my players and my kids see another side of me.” A study conducted by students at The University of Minnesota in 2013 found that the percentage of women coached by women has greatly declined throughout the years. In 1974, more than 90 percent of college female athletes were coached by women, but today the number is around 43 percent. This leaves a lot of female student athletes without a female role model for a coach. Ikeler and Pearson have both embraced this role. “I feel that I am in a position to be a mentor so I hope I can be an example and show the women I coach that it is possible to go into any profession they want to even if they feel that is male dominated,” Ikeler said. “I hope my players feel comfortable coming to me because I am a female and have been in their shoes at one point in my life,” Pearson said. “It is really rewarding when my players graduate and our relationship extends beyond more than player and coach.” Knowing the barriers, Ikeler recommends that women prepare themselves to be ready to rise up against any challenges that may come across in the workplace. “Do not quit, be persistent and patient but also be positive and work hard,” Ikeler said. “People will notice this and you will get to where you want to be.”
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